UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM
10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
 
OF
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20192020
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
0-7674
 
FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Texas
 
75-0944023
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
400 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas
 
79601
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(325)
627-7155
(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 Stock, $0.01 par value
 
FFIN
 
NASDAQ Global SelectThe Nasdaq Stock Market
LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  
    No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation
S-T
(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  
    No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated
filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule
12b-2
of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer   Accelerated filer 
Large accelerated Non-accelerated
filer
 
  
Accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
 
 
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
12b-2
of the Act).    Yes  
    No  
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Class
 
Outstanding at October 29, 2019November 4, 2020
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
 
135,844,644142,113,899
 
 
 

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
       
 
  
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item
  
Page
 
1.
   
2
 
   
3
 
   
4
 
   
5
 
   
6
 
   
8
 
   
9
 
       
2.
   
36
 
       
3.
   
56
 
       
4.
   
56
 
  
 
  
OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
1.
   
57
 
       
1A.
   
57
 
       
2.
   
57
 
       
3.
   
57
 
       
4.
   
57
 
       
5.
   
57
 
       
6.
   
58
 
       
   
59
 
 
 
 
    
Page
 
1.
 Consolidated Financial Statements - Unaudited   3 
     Consolidated Balance Sheets – Unaudited   4 
     Consolidated Statements of Earnings – Unaudited   5 
     Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings – Unaudited   6 
     Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Unaudited   7 
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Unaudited   9 
     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Unaudited   10 
 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   39 
 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   63 
 Controls and Procedures   63 
 
 
1.
 Legal Proceedings   64 
1A.
 Risk Factors   64 
2.
 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   64 
3.
 Defaults Upon Senior Securities   65 
4.
 Mine Safety Disclosures   65 
5.
 Other Information   65 
6.
 Exhibits   66 
 Signatures   68 
1
 
2

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
The consolidated balance sheets of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company” or “we”) at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and 2018(unaudited) and December 31, 2018,2019, and the consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive earnings and shareholders’ equity for the three and nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and 2018,(unaudited), and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited) and 2018,notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited), follow on pages
3
4 through
8
. 38.

3

 
FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
             
 
September 30,
  
December 31,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2018
 
ASSETS
 
(Unaudited)
    
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS
 $
198,855
  $
164,998
  $
207,835
 
INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS IN BANKS
  
31,410
   
34,511
   
40,812
 
             
Total cash and cash equivalents
  
230,265
   
199,509
   
248,647
 
INTEREST-BEARING TIME DEPOSITS IN BANKS
  
—  
   
1,458
   
1,458
 
SECURITIES
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE,
at fair value
  
3,397,156
   
3,144,367
   
3,158,777
 
LOANS:
         
Held for investment
  
4,100,316
   
3,867,040
   
3,953,636
 
Less - allowance for loan losses
  
(51,889
)  
(50,871
)  
(51,202
)
             
Net loans held for investment  
4,048,427
   
3,816,169
   
3,902,434
 
Held-for-sale
($39,735, $15,955 and $19,185 at fair value at September 30, 2019 and 2018 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
  
40,499
   
18,496
   
21,672
 
             
Net loans  
4,088,926
   
3,834,665
   
3,924,106
 
BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, net
  
132,367
   
130,815
   
133,421
 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
  
173,905
   
174,907
   
174,683
 
OTHER ASSETS
  
91,220
   
85,510
   
90,762
 
             
Total assets
 $
8,113,839
  $
7,571,231
  $
7,731,854
 
             
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
         
NONINTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS
 $
2,210,997
  $
2,146,984
  $
2,116,107
 
INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS
  
4,186,686
   
3,998,298
   
4,064,282
 
             
Total deposits
  
6,397,683
   
6,145,282
   
6,180,389
 
DIVIDENDS PAYABLE
  
16,299
   
14,216
   
14,227
 
BORROWINGS
  
400,155
   
380,760
   
468,706
 
OTHER LIABILITIES
  
94,604
   
35,234
   
15,237
 
             
Total liabilities
  
6,908,741
   
6,575,492
   
6,678,559
 
             
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
         
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
         
C
ommon stock—($
0.01 par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares; 135,822,456, 67,693,586 and 67,753,133 shares issued at September 30, 2019 and 2018 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
  
1,358
   
677
   
678
 
Capital surplus
  
448,968
   
440,589
   
443,114
 
Retained earnings
  
682,575
   
582,449
   
606,658
 
Treasury stock (shares at cost: 928,287, 471,070 and 467,811 at September 30, 2019 and 2018 and December 31, 2018, respectively)
  
(8,042
)  
(7,512
)  
(7,507
)
Deferred compensation
  
8,042
   
7,512
   
7,507
 
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss)
  
72,197
   
(27,976
)  
2,845
 
             
Total shareholders’ equity
  
1,205,098
   
995,739
   
1,053,295
 
             
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $
8,113,839
  $
7,571,231
  $
7,731,854
 
             
See notes to consolidated financial statements.


FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2019
  
2018
 
INTEREST INCOME:
            
Interest and fees on loans
 $
57,123
  $
51,428
  $
166,095
  $
147,279
 
Interest on investment securities:
            
Taxable
  
14,292
   
12,593
   
41,505
   
36,666
 
Exempt from federal income tax
  
8,795
   
9,558
   
27,801
   
29,882
 
Interest on federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits in banks
  
381
   
470
   
1,668
   
1,382
 
                 
Total interest income  
80,591
   
74,049
   
237,069
   
215,209
 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
            
Interest on deposits
  
7,123
   
4,330
   
21,070
   
11,854
 
Other
  
830
   
293
   
2,231
   
869
 
                 
Total interest expense  
7,953
   
4,623
   
23,301
   
12,723
 
                 
Net interest income  
72,638
   
69,426
   
213,768
   
202,486
 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
  
450
   
1,450
   
2,015
   
3,865
 
                 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses  
72,188
   
67,976
   
211,753
   
198,621
 
                 
NONINTEREST INCOME:
            
Trust fees
  
7,051
   
7,291
   
21,057
   
21,265
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
  
5,629
   
5,690
   
16,179
   
15,950
 
ATM, interchange and credit card fees
  
7,728
   
7,533
   
21,920
   
21,570
 
Real estate mortgage operations
  
5,733
   
4,834
   
13,928
   
11,718
 
Net gain on sale of
available-for-sale
securities (includes $52 and $58 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $728 and $1,346 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, related to accumulated other comprehensive earnings reclassifications)
  
52
   
58
   
728
   
1,346
 
Net gain on sale of foreclosed assets
  
71
   
84
   
193
   
201
 
Net gain (loss) on sale of assets
  
235
   
(61
)  
241
   
(152
)
Interest on loan recoveries
  
575
   
199
   
1,815
   
607
 
Other
  
1,595
   
1,427
   
5,020
   
4,461
 
                 
Total noninterest income  
28,669
   
27,055
   
81,081
   
76,966
 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
            
Salaries and employee benefits
  
28,550
   
26,377
   
82,468
   
79,442
 
Loss from partial settlement of pension plan
  
—  
   
—  
   
900
   
—  
 
Net occupancy expense
  
2,830
   
2,900
   
8,372
   
8,589
 
Equipment expense
  
2,225
   
2,629
   
7,009
   
7,548
 
FDIC insurance premiums
  
15
   
570
   
1,091
   
1,768
 
ATM, interchange and credit card expenses
  
2,627
   
2,344
   
7,437
   
6,692
 
Professional and service fees
  
1,902
   
2,174
   
5,721
   
6,613
 
Printing, stationery and supplies
  
480
   
387
   
1,348
   
1,485
 
Operational and other losses
  
507
   
981
   
1,253
   
1,852
 
Software amortization and expense
  
1,767
   
1,393
   
5,147
   
4,433
 
Amortization of intangible assets
  
246
   
279
   
778
   
1,049
 
Other
  
7,761
   
7,472
   
23,059
   
22,977
 
                 
Total noninterest expense  
48,910
   
47,506
   
144,583
   
142,448
 
                 
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
  
51,947
   
47,525
   
148,251
   
133,139
 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
(includes $11 and $12 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $153 and $283 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, related to income tax expense from reclassification items)
  
8,867
   
7,475
   
24,827
   
20,937
 
                 
NET EARNINGS
 $
43,080
  $
40,050
  $
123,424
  $
112,202
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE, BASIC
 $
0.32
  $
0.30
  $
0.91
  $
0.83
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE, ASSUMING DILUTION
 $
0.32
  $
0.29
  $
0.91
  $
0.83
 
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
 $
0.12
  $
0.11
  $
0.35
  $
0.31
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.


FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS - (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2019
  
2018
 
NET EARNINGS
 $
43,080
  $
40,050
  $
123,424
  $
112,202
 
OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS):
            
C
hange in unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities
 
available-for-sale,

before income taxes
  
16,446
   
(20,930
)  
88,517
   
(75,236
)
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on investment securities included in net earnings, before income tax
  
(52
)  
(58
)  
(728
)  
(1,346
)
                 
Total other items of comprehensive earnings
  
16,394
   
(20,988
)  
87,789
   
(76,582
)
Income tax benefit (expense) related to other items of comprehensive earnings
  
(3,444
)  
4,407
   
(18,437
)  
16,082
 
Reclassification of certain income tax effects related to the change in the U.S. statutory federal incoem tax rate under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to retained earnings
.
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
5,759
 
                 
COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
 $
56,030
  $
23,469
  $
192,776
  $
57,461
 
                 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.


FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                     
               
Accumulated
   
               
Other
  
Total
 
 
Common Stock
  
Capital
  
Retained
  
Treasury Stock
  
Deferred
  
Comprehensive
  
Shareholders’
 
 
Shares
  
Amount
  
Surplus
  
Earnings
  
Shares
  
Amounts
  
Compensation
  
Earnings
  
Equity
 
Balances at June 30, 2018
 
(unaudited)
 
  
67,669,658
  $
677
  $
439,731
  $
556,615
   
(491,170
) $
(7,419
) $
7,419
  $
(11,395
) $
985,628
 
Net earnings (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
40,050
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
40,050
 
Stock option exercises (unaudited)
  
23,928
   
—  
   
481
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
481
 
Cash dividends declared, $0.11 per share (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(14,216
)  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(14,216
)
Change in unrealized loss in investment securities
available-for-sale,
net of related income taxes (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(16,581
)  
(16,581
)
Shares purchased (redeemed) in connection with directors’ deferred compensation plan, net (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
20,100
   
(93
)  
93
   
—  
   
—  
 
Stock option expense (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
377
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
377
 
Balances at September 30, 2018 (unaudited)
  
67,693,586
  $
677
  $
440,589
  $
582,449
   
(471,070
) $
(7,512
) $
7,512
  $
(27,976
) $
995,739
 
Balances at June 30, 2019
 
(unaudited)
  
135,809,224
  $
1,358
  $
448,349
  $
655,794
   
(929,441
) $
(7,823
) $
7,823
  $
59,247
  $
1,164,748
 
Net earnings (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
43,080
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
43,080
 
Stock option exercises (unaudited)
  
13,232
   
—  
   
188
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
188
 
Cash dividends declared, $0.12 per share (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(16,299
)  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(16,299
)
Change in unrealized gain in investment securities
available-for-sale,
net of related income taxes (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
12,950
   
12,950
 
Shares purchased (redeemed) in connection with directors’ deferred compensation plan, net (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
1,154
   
(219
)  
219
   
—  
   
—  
 
Stock option expense (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
431
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
431
 
Balances at September 30, 2019 (unaudited)
  
135,822,456
  $
1,358
  $
448,968
  $
682,575
   
(928,287
) $
(8,042
) $
8,042
  $
72,197
  $
1,205,098
 
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(continued)

FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                     
               
Accumulated
   
               
Other
  
Total
 
 
Common Stock
  
Capital
  
Retained
  
Treasury Stock
  
Deferred
  
Comprehensive
  
Shareholders’
 
 
Shares
  
Amount
  
Surplus
  
Earnings
  
Shares
  
Amounts
  
Compensation
  
Earnings
  
Equity
 
Balances at December 31, 2017
  
66,260,444
  $
663
  $
378,062
  $
517,257
   
(495,964
) $
(7,148
) $
7,148
  $
26,786
  $
922,768
 
Net earnings (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
112,202
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
112,202
 
Stock option exercises (unaudited)
  
133,061
   
1
   
2,799
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
2,800
 
Restricted stock grant (unaudited)
  
10,710
   
—  
   
523
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
523
 
Cash dividends declared, $0.31 per share (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(41,272
)  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(41,272
)
Stock issued in acquisition of Commercial Bancshares, Inc.
  
1,289,371
   
13
   
58,074
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
58,087
 
Change in unrealized
loss
in investment securities
available-for-sale,
net of related income taxes (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(60,500
)  
(60,500
)
Shares purchased (redeemed) in connection with directors’ deferred compensation plan, net (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
24,894
   
(364
)  
364
   
—  
   
—  
 
Stock option expense (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
1,131
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
1,131
 
Reclassification of certain income tax effects related to the change in the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to retained earnings
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(5,759
)  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
5,759
   
—  
 
Reclassification of unrealized gain in equity securities at December 31, 2017 from accumulated other comprehensive earnings to retained earnings (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
21
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(21
)  
—  
 
                                     
Balances at September
 30
, 2018 (unaudited)
  
67,693,586
  $
677
  $
440,589
  $
582,449
   
(471,070
) $
(7,512
) $
7,512
  $
(27,976
) $
995,739
 
                                     
Balances at December 31, 2018
  
67,753,133
  $
678
  $
443,114
  $
606,658
   
(467,811
) $
(7,507
) $
7,507
  $
2,845
  $
1,053,295
 
Net earnings (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
123,424
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
123,424
 
Stock option exercises (unaudited)
  
185,779
   
2
   
3,491
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
3,493
 
Restricted stock grant (unaudited)
  
43,334
   
—  
   
1,307
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
1,307
 
Cash dividends declared, $0.35 per share (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(46,829
)  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
(46,829
)
Change in unrealized gain in investment securities
available-for-sale,
net of related income taxes (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
69,352
   
69,352
 
Shares purchased (redeemed) in connection with directors’ deferred compensation plan, net (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
3,863
   
(535
)  
535
   
—  
   
 
Stock option expense (unaudited)
  
—  
   
—  
   
1,056
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
1,056
 
Two-for-one
stock spllit in the form of a
 
100%
 
stock dividend (unaudited)
  
67,840,210
   
678
   
—  
   
(678
)  
(464,339
)  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
 
                                     
Balances at September 30, 2019 (unaudited)
  
135,822,456
  $
1,358
  $
448,968
  $
682,575
   
(928,287
) $
(8,042
) $
8,042
  $
72,197
  $
1,205,098
 
                                     
 
 
  
September 30,
 
 
December 31,
 
 
  
2020
 
 
2019
 
 
2019
 
 
  
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
  
   
 
   
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS
  $175,088  $198,855  $231,534 
FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD
   0     0     3,150 
INTEREST-BEARING DEMAND DEPOSITS IN BANKS
   58,933   31,410   47,920 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total cash and cash equivalents
   234,021   230,265   282,604 
SECURITIES
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE,
at fair value
   4,431,280   3,397,156   3,413,317 
LOANS:
    
Held-for-investment
   5,293,679   4,100,316   4,194,969 
Less - allowance for loan losses
   (76,038  (51,889  (52,499
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Net loans
held-for-investment
   5,217,641   4,048,427   4,142,470 
Held-for-sale ($94,666, $39,735 and $23,076 at fair value at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and
 
 
 
December 31, 2019, respectively)
   101,055   40,499   28,228 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Net loans
   5,318,696   4,088,926   4,170,698 
BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, net
   141,002   132,367   131,022 
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
   318,875   173,905   173,667 
OTHER ASSETS
   123,778   91,220   90,919 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total assets
  $10,567,652  $8,113,839  $8,262,227 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    
NONINTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS
  $2,950,407  $2,210,997  $2,065,128 
INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS
   5,344,481   4,186,686   4,538,678 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total deposits
   8,294,888   6,397,683   6,603,806 
DIVIDENDS PAYABLE
   18,476   16,299   16,306 
BORROWINGS
   503,163   400,155   381,356 
OTHER LIABILITIES
   131,624   94,604   33,562 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total liabilities
   8,948,151   6,908,741   7,035,030 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
    
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
    
Common stock - ($0.01 par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares; 142,121,595, 135,822,456 and
 135,891,755 shares issued at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and December 31, 2019, respectively)
   1,421   1,358   1,359 
Capital surplus
   668,815   448,968   450,676 
Retained earnings
   797,202   682,575   707,656 
Treasury stock (shares at cost: 934,859, 928,287 and 927,408 at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2019, respectively)
   (8,780  (8,042  (8,222
Deferred compensation
   8,780   8,042   8,222 
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of income taxes
   152,063   72,197   67,506 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity
   1,619,501   1,205,098   1,227,197 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $10,567,652  $8,113,839  $8,262,227 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
   Three
-
Months Ended
 
September 30,
   
Nine
-
Months
Ended
 
September 30,
 
   2020  2019   2020   2019 
INTEREST INCOME:
       
Interest and fees on loans
  $66,372  $57,123   $195,299   $166,095 
Interest on investment securities:
       
Taxable
   12,063   14,292    40,748    41,505 
Exempt from federal income tax
   12,877   8,795    34,721    27,801 
Interest on federal funds sold and interest-bearing
demand
deposits in banks
   61   381    903    1,668 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total interest income
   91,373   80,591    271,671    237,069 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
       
Interest on deposits
   2,063   7,123    11,293    21,070 
Other
   100   830    1,030    2,231 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total interest expense
   2,163   7,953    12,323    23,301 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net interest income
   89,210   72,638    259,348    213,768 
PROVISION FOR
CREDIT
 LOSSES
   9,000   450    27,550    2,015 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net interest income after provision
s
 for
c
redit
 losses
   80,210   72,188    231,798    211,753 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
NONINTEREST INCOME:
       
Trust fees
   7,461   7,051    21,859    21,057 
Service charges on deposit accounts
   5,009   5,629    15,242    16,179 
ATM, interchange and credit card fees
   8,644   7,728    24,093    21,920 
Gain on sale and fees on mortgage loans
   15,228   5,733    32,756    13,928 
Net gain on sale of
available-for-sale
securities (includes $36 and $52 for the three
-
months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $3,610 and $728 for the nine
-
months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, related to accumulated other comprehensive earnings reclassifications)
   36   52    3,610    728 
Net gain on sale of foreclosed assets
   19   71    72    193 
Net gain (loss) on sale of assets
   (2  235    90    241 
Interest on loan recoveries
   202   575    621    1,815 
Other
   1,978   1,595    5,883    5,020 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total noninterest income
   38,575   28,669    104,226    81,081 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
       
Salaries, commissions and employee benefits
   33,649   28,550    94,105    82,468 
Loss from partial settlement of pension plan
   0   0    0    900 
Net occupancy expense
   3,193   2,830    9,321    8,372 
Equipment expense
   2,157   2,225    6,242    7,009 
FDIC insurance premiums
   587   15    1,095��   1,091 
ATM, interchange and credit card expenses
   2,829   2,627    8,424    7,437 
Professional and service fees
   2,237   1,902    7,327    5,721 
Printing, stationery and supplies
   615   480    1,714    1,348 
Operational and other losses
   621   507    1,925    1,253 
Software amortization and expense
   2,265   1,767    6,299    5,147 
Amortization of intangible assets
   490   246    1,507    778 
Other
   6,950   7,761    26,274    23,059 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total noninterest expense
   55,593   48,910    164,233    144,583 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   63,192   51,947    171,791    148,251 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
(includes $8 and $11 for the three
-months
ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $758 and $153 for the nine
-months
ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, related to income tax expense from reclassification items)
   10,335   8,867    28,233    24,827 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
NET EARNINGS
  $52,857  $43,080   $143,558   $123,424 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE, BASIC
  $0.37  $0.32   $1.01   $0.91 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE, DILUTED
  $0.37  $0.32   $1.01   $0.91 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
  $0.13  $0.12   $0.38   $0.35 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS - (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
   Three
-
Month
s
 
Ended
September 30,
  Nine
-
Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2020  2019  2020  2019 
NET EARNINGS
  $52,857  $43,080  $143,558  $123,424 
OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS:
     
Change in unrealized gain on investment securities
available-for-sale,
before income taxes
   1,083   16,446   110,644   88,517 
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on investment securities included in net earnings,
 
 
 
before income tax
   (36  (52  (3,610  (728
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total other items of comprehensive earnings
   1,047   16,394   107,034   87,789 
Income tax expense related to other items of comprehensive earnings
   (220  (3,444  (22,477  (18,437
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
  $53,684  $56,030  $228,115  $192,776 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Accumulated
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Other
 
  
Total
 
 
  
Common Stock
 
  
Capital
Surplus
 
  
Retained
Earnings
 
 
Treasury Stock
 
 
Deferred
Compensation
 
  
Comprehensive
Earnings
 
  
Shareholders’
Equity
 
 
  
Shares
 
  
Amount
 
 
Shares
 
 
Amounts
 
Balances at June 30, 2019 (unaudited)
  135,809,224  $1,358  $448,349  $655,794   (929,441 $(7,823 $7,823  $59,247  $1,164,748 
Net earnings (unaudited)
  —     —     —     43,080   —     —     —     —     43,080 
Stock option exercises (unaudited)
  13,232   —     188   —     —     —     —     —     188 
Cash dividends declared, $0.12 per share (unaudited)
  —     —     —     (16,299  —     —     —     —     (16,299
Change in unrealized gain in investment securities
available-for-sale,
net of related income taxes (unaudited)
  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     12,950   12,950 
Shares purchased in connection with directors’ deferred compensation plan, net (unaudited)
  —     —     —     —     1,154   (219  219   —     —   
Stock option expense (unaudited)
  —     —     431   —     —     —     —     —     431 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Balances at September 30, 2019 (unaudited)
  135,822,456  $1,358  $448,968  $682,575   (928,287 $(8,042 $8,042  $72,197  $1,205,098 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Balances at June 30, 2020 (unaudited)
  142,035,396  $1,420  $666,963  $762,830   (932,018 $(8,697 $8,697  $151,236  $1,582,449 
Net earnings (unaudited)
  —     —     —     52,857   —     —     —     —     52,857 
Stock option exercises (unaudited)
  86,199   1   1,508   —     —     —     —     —     1,509 
Cash dividends declared, $0.13 per share (unaudited)
  —     —     —     (18,485  —     —     —     —     (18,485
Change in unrealized gain in investment securities
available-for-sale,
net of related income taxes (unaudited)
  —     —     —     —     —     —     —     827   827 
Shares purchased in connection with directors’ deferred compensation plan, net (unaudited)
  —     —     —     —     (2,841  (83  83   —     —   
Stock option expense (unaudited)
  —     —     344   —     —     —     —     —     344 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Balances at September 30, 2020 (unaudited)
  142,121,595  $1,421  $668,815  $797,202   (934,859 $(8,780 $8,780  $152,063  $1,619,501 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
(continued)
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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
   Common Stock  Capital  Retained  Treasury Stock  Deferred   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   Total
Shareholders’
 
   Shares  Amount  Surplus  Earnings  Shares  Amounts  Compensation   Earnings   Equity 
Balances at December 31, 2018
   67,753,133  $678  $443,114  $606,658   (467,811 $(7,507 $7,507   $2,845   $1,053,295 
Net earnings (unaudited)
   —     —     —     123,424   —     —     —      —      123,424 
Stock option exercises (unaudited)
   185,779   2   3,491   —     —     —     —      —      3,493 
Restricted stock grant (unaudited)
   43,334   —     1,307   —     —     —     —      —      1,307 
Cash dividends declared, $0.35 per share (unaudited)
   —     —     —     (46,829  —     —     —      —      (46,829
Change in unrealized gain in investment securities
available-for-sale,
net of related income taxes (unaudited)
   —     —     —     —     —     —     —      69,352    69,352 
Shares purchased in connection with directors’ deferred compensation plan, net (unaudited)
   —     —     —     —     3,863   (535  535    —      —   
Stock option expense (unaudited)
   —     —     1,056   —     —     —     —      —      1,056 
Two-for-one
stock split in the form of a 100% stock
 
dividend
(unaudited)
   67,840,210   678   —     (678  (464,339  —     —      —      —   
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Balances at September 30, 2019 (unaudited)
   135,822,456  $1,358  $448,968  $682,575   (928,287 $(8,042 $8,042   $72,197   $1,205,098 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Balances at December 31, 2019
   135,891,755  $1,359  $450,676  $707,656   (927,408 $(8,222 $8,222   $67,506   $1,227,197 
Stock issued in acquisition of TB&T Bancshares, Inc. (unaudited)
   6,275,574   63   220,210   —     —     —     —      —      220,273 
Net earnings (unaudited)
   —     —     —     143,558   —     —     —      —      143,558 
Stock option exercises (unaudited)
   246,919   2   3,988   —     —     —     —      —      3,990 
Restricted stock grant (unaudited)
   32,149   —     913   —     —     —     —      —      913 
Cash dividends declared, $0.38 per share (unaudited)
   —     —     —     (54,012  —     —     —      —      (54,012
Change in unrealized gain in investment securities
available-for-sale,
net of related income taxes (unaudited)
   —     —     —     —     —     —     —      84,557    84,557 
Shares purchased in connection with directors’ deferred compensation plan, net (unaudited)
   —     —     —     —     (7,451  (558  558    —      —   
Stock option expense (unaudited)
   —     —     1,033   —     —     —     —      —      1,033 
Shares repurchased under stock repurchase authorization (unaudited)
   (324,802  (3  (8,005  —     —     —     —      —      (8,008
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Balances at September 30, 2020 (unaudited)
   142,121,595  $1,421  $668,815  $797,202   (934,859 $(8,780 $8,780   $152,063   $1,619,501 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands)
         
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2019
  
2018
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
      
Net earnings
 $
123,424
  $
112,202
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
      
Depreciation and amortization
  
8,730
   
9,554
 
Provision for loan losses
  
2,015
   
3,865
 
Securities premium amortization (discount accretion), net
  
18,690
   
21,005
 
Gain on sale of assets, net
  
(1,312
)  
(1,254
)
Deferred federal income tax benefit
  
1,720
   
8,107
 
Change in loans
held-for-sale
  
(18,491
)  
(2,928
)
Change in other assets
  
1,789
   
2,699
 
Change in other liabilities
  
9,097
   
5,653
 
         
Total adjustments
  
22,238
   
46,701
 
         
Net cash provided by operating activities
  
145,662
   
158,903
 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
      
Cash received in acquisition of Commercial Bancshares, Inc.
  
—  
   
18,653
 
Net decrease in interest-bearing time deposits in banks
  
1,458
   
—  
 
Activity in
available-for-sale
securities:
      
Sales
  
67,404
   
220,259
 
Maturities
  
4,342,074
   
3,354,571
 
Purchases
  
(4,526,709
)  
(3,650,127
)
Net increase in loans
  
(149,553
)  
(116,860
)
Purchases of bank premises and equipment and other assets
  
(7,541
)  
(12,381
)
Proceeds from sale of bank premises and equipment and other assets
  
1,344
   
810
 
         
Net cash used in investing activities
  
(271,523
)  
(185,075
)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
      
Net increase (decrease) in noninterest-bearing deposits
  
94,890
   
(56,706
)
Net increase (decrease)
in interest-bearing deposits
  
122,404
   
(102,875
)
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings
  
(68,551
)  
49,760
 
Common stock transactions:
      
Proceeds from stock issuances
  
3,493
   
2,800
 
Dividends paid
  
(44,757
)  
(39,645
)
         
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
  
107,479
   
(146,666
)
         
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
  
(18,382
)  
(172,838
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
  
248,647
   
372,347
 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
 $
230,265
  $
199,509
 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AND NONCASH TRANSACTIONS:
      
Interest paid
 $
22,963
  $
12,617
 
Federal income taxes paid
  
22,141
   
20,351
 
Transfer of loans and bank premises to other real estate
  
1,208
   
126
 
Investment securities purchased but not settled
  
51,181
   
13,453
 
Restricted stock grant to officers and directors
  
1,307
   
523
 
Stocks issued in acquisition of Commercial Bancshares, Inc.
  
—  
   
58,087
 
 
 
  
Nine-Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
  
2020
 
 
2019
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
   
Net earnings
  $143,558  $123,424 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
   
Depreciation and amortization
   9,493   8,730 
Provision for credit losses
   27,550   2,015 
Securities premium amortization, net
   28,586   18,690 
Discount accret
ion on purchased loans
  
 
(3,209
)
  
 
(1,282
)
 
Gain on sale of assets, net
   (3,882  (1,312
Deferred federal income tax (expense) benefit
   7,080   1,720 
Change in loans
held-for-sale
   (69,987  (18,491
Change in other assets
   (13,064  1,789 
Change in other liabilities
   8,780   9,097 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total adjustments
   (8,653  20,956 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   134,905   144,380 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
   
Cash received in acquisition of TB&T Bancshares, Inc.
   61,028   0   
Net decrease in interest-bearing time deposits in banks
   0     1,458 
Activity in
available-for-sale
securities:
   
Sales
   263,042   67,404 
Maturities
   5,851,760   4,342,074 
Purchases
   (6,902,770  (4,526,709
Net increase in loans
 held
-for-investment
   (653,105  (148,271
Purchases of bank premises and equipment
   (12,539  (7,541
Proceeds from sale of bank premises and equipment and other assets
   1,192   1,344 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   (1,391,392  (270,241
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   
Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits
   647,454   94,890 
Net increase in interest-bearing deposits
   494,503   122,404 
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings
   121,807   (68,551
Common stock transactions:
   
Proceeds from stock 
option exercises
   3,990   3,493 
Dividends paid
   (51,842  (44,757
Repurchase of stock
   (8,008  0   
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   1,207,904   107,479 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
NET
DE
CREASE
 IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   (48,583  (18,382
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
   282,604   248,647 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $234,021  $230,265 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AND NONCASH TRANSACTIONS:
 
 
Interest paid
  $12,466  $22,963 
Federal income taxes paid
   33,534   22,141 
Transfer of loans and bank premises to other real estate
   45   1,208 
Investment securities purchased but not settled
   53,730   51,181 
Restricted stock grant to officers and directors
   913   1,307 
Stock issued in acquisition of TB&T Bancshares, Inc.
   220,273   0   
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

9


FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Nature of Operations
Note 1
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, aFirst Financial Bankshares, Inc. (a Texas corporation andcorporation) (“Company,” “we” or “us”) is a financial holding company registered underwhich owns all of the Bank Holding Company Actcapital stock of 1956,one bank with 78 locations located in Texas as amended, or BHCA, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries:of September 30, 2020. The Company’s subsidiary bank is First Financial Bank, National Association, Abilene, Texas;N. A. The Company’s primary source of revenue is providing loans and banking services to consumers and commercial customers in the market area in which First Technology Services, Inc.;Financial Bank, N.A., is located. In addition, the Company also owns First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company, National Association; First Financial Investments, Inc.; andAssociation, First Financial Insurance Agency, Inc., and First Technology Services, Inc.
Through our subsidiary bank, we conduct a full-service commercial banking business. Our banking centers are located primarily
A summary of significant accounting policies of the Company and its subsidiaries applied in Central, North Central, Southeast and West Texas. Asthe preparation of September 30, 2019, we had 73 financial centers across Texas, with eleven locations in Abilene, three locations in Weatherford, two locations in Cleburne, Conroe, San Angelo, Stephenville and Granbury, and one location each in Acton, Albany, Aledo, Alvarado, Beaumont, Boyd, Bridgeport, Brock, Burleson, Cisco, Clyde, Cut and Shoot, Decatur, Eastland, El Campo, Fort Worth, Fulshear, Glen Rose, Grapevine, Hereford, Huntsville, Keller, Kingwood, Magnolia, Mauriceville, Merkel, Midlothian, Mineral Wells, Montgomery, Moran, New Waverly, Newton, Odessa, Orange, Palacios, Port Arthur, Ranger, Rising Star, Roby, Southlake, Spring, Sweetwater, Tomball, Trent, Trophy Club, Vidor, Waxahachie, Willis and Willow Park, all in Texas. Our trust subsidiary has eight locations which are located in Abilene, Fort Worth, Houston, Odessa, Beaumont, San Angelo, Stephenville and Sweetwater.
In the opinion of management, the unaudited interimaccompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentationfollows. The accounting principles followed by the Company and the methods of applying them are in conformity with both United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and prevailing practices of the Company’s financial position and unaudited results of operations and should be read in conjunction withbanking industry.
The Company evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition through the Company’s auditeddate the consolidated financial statements and notes theretowere issued.
Use of Estimates in the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K,
for the year ended December 31, 2018. All adjustments werePreparation of a normal recurring nature. However, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019, due to seasonality, changes in economic conditions and loan credit quality, interest rate fluctuations, regulatory and legislative changes and other factors. Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)(U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statement date.statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could vary. Certain informationdiffer from those estimates. The Company’s significant estimates include its allowance for loan losses and footnote disclosures normally included inits valuation of financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations.instruments.
In addition, certain reclassifications have been made to the 2018 statements of earnings to conform to the 2019 presentation.
Consolidation
The Company evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date theaccompanying consolidated financial statements were issued.
Goodwill and other intangible assets are evaluated annually for impairment asinclude the accounts of the endCompany and its subsidiaries, all of the second quarter. No such impairment haswhich are wholly-owned. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been noted in connection with the current or any prior evaluations.eliminated.
Note 2
 – 
Stock Split and Stock Repurchase
Increase in Authorized Shares
On April 23, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split
of a the Company’s outstanding common shares with
in the form of a record date of May 15, 2019 that was distributed100% stock dividend effective on June 3, 2019. In addition, the shareholders of the Company approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation to increase the number of authorized shares to 200,000,000. All per share amounts in this report have been restated to reflect this stock split. An amount equal to the par value of the additional common shares to be issued pursuant to the stock split was reflected as a transfer from retained earnings to common stock in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and as of and for the nine months
nine-months
ended September 30, 2019.
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Stock Repurchase
On July 25, 2017,March 12, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 4,000,000 common shares through September 30, 2021. Previously, the Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to 2,000,000 common shares through September 30, 2020. The shares buybackstock repurchase plan authorizes management to repurchase
and ret
ire
the sharesstock at such time as repurchases
 a
nd
retirem
ents
 are considered beneficial to shareholders.the Company and stockholders. Any repurchase of sharesstock will be made through the open market, block trades or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Under the repurchase plan, there is 0 minimum number of shares that the Company is required to repurchase. Through September 30, 2019, 02020, 324,802 shares were repurchased totaling $8,008,000 under this authorization.repurchase plan. Subsequent to September 30, 2020 and through
November 4
,
2020
,
0 additional shares were repurchased.
Acquisition

On January 1, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding capital stock of TB&T Bancshares, Inc. through the merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary with and into TB&T Bancshares, Inc. Following such merger, TB&T Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station, Texas were merged into the Company and First Financial Bank,
N.A
.
,
respectively. The results of operations of TB&T Bancshares, Inc. subsequent to the acquisition date, are included in the consolidated earnings of the Company. See note 11 for additional information.
Status of New Accounting Standard for Accounting for Allowance for Credit Losses
On January 1, 2020, ASU
2016-13,
Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
, became effective for the Company which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology. The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables. CECL also applies to
off-balance
sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments). In addition, ASU
2016-13
made changes to the accounting for
available-for-sale
debt securities. One such change is to require credit losses to be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down on
available-for-sale
debt securities management does not intend to sell or believes that it is more likely than not they will be required to sell.
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed by the President of the United States that included an option for entities to delay the implementation of ASU
2016-13
until the earlier of the termination date of the national emergency declaration by the President or December 31, 2020. The Company elected to delay its implementation of ASU
2016-13
and has calculated and recorded its provision for loan losses under the incurred loss model that existed prior to ASU
2016-13
for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2020.

Prior to the CARES Act being signed and our election to delay the implementation of CECL, we were completing our CECL implementation plan with our cross-functional working group, under the direction of our Chief Credit Officer along with our Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Lending Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The working group also included individuals from various functional areas including credit, risk management, accounting and information technology, among others. Our implementation plan included assessment and documentation of processes, internal controls and data sources; model development, documentation and validation; and system configuration, among other things. We contracted with a third-party vendor to assist us in the implementation of CECL.
Currently we expect to adopt CECL during the fourth quarter of 2020 with retroactive application to January 1, 2020 which may require adjustments to the amounts for provision for credit losses for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2020.
 
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Other Recently Issued and Effective Authoritative Accounting Guidance
Note 3—Earnings Per Share
ASU
2016-02,
“Leases.”
ASU
2016-02
amended current lease accounting to require lessees to recognize (i) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis, and (ii) a
Basic earnings per common shareright-of-use
asset, which is computed by dividing net income availablean asset that represents the lessee’s right to common shareholders byuse, or control the weighted average numberuse of, shares outstanding during the periods presented. In computing diluted earnings per common sharea specified asset for the three months ended September 30,lease term. ASU
2016-02
did not significantly change lease accounting requirements applicable to lessors; however, certain changes were made to align, where necessary, lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model. The amended guidance was effective in the first quarter of 2019 and 2018, the Company assumes that all dilutive outstanding options to purchase common shares have been exercisedrequired transition using a modified retrospective approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period (orpresented in the time of issuance, if later).financial statements. The dilutive effect of these outstanding options andCompany evaluated the restricted shares is reflected by applicationprovision of the treasury stock method, wherebynew lease standard and, due to the proceeds from exercised optionssmall dollar amounts and restricted shares are assumed to be used to purchase common shares atnumber of lease agreements, all considered operating leases, the average market price during the respective periods. The weighted average common shares outstanding used in computing basic earnings per common shareeffect for the three months ended September 30,Company on January 1, 2019 was not significant.
ASU
2017-08,
“Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and 2018 were 135,693,901Other Costs
:
Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities.”
ASU
2017-08
addressed the amortization method for all callable bonds purchased at a premium to par. Under the revised guidance, entities are required to amortize premiums on callable bonds to the earliest call date. ASU
2017-08
was effective in 2019 although early adoption was permitted. The Company elected to early adopt ASU
2017-08
in the first quarter of 2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
ASU
2017-04,
“Intangibles – Goodwill and 135,270,116 shares, respectively. The weighted average common shares outstanding used in computing basic earnings per common shareOther.”
ASU
2017-04
amended and simplified current goodwill impairment testing to eliminate Step 2 from the current provisions. Under the new guidance, an entity should perform the goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value and recognize an impairment charge for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were 135,613,646 and 135,173,686. The weighted average common shares outstanding used in computing fully diluted earnings per common shareamount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if a quantitative impairment test is necessary. ASU
2017-04
became effective for the three months ended September 30, 2019Company on January 1, 2020 and 2018 were 136,369,328did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
ASU
2018-13,
“Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820). – Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.”
ASU
2018-13
modified the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820. The amendments in ASU
2018-13
remove disclosures that no longer are considered cost beneficial, modify/clarify the specific requirements of certain disclosures, and 136,107,448 shares, respectively. The weighted average common shares outstanding usedadd disclosure requirements identified as relevant. ASU
2018-13
became effective on January 1, 2020 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
ASU
2019-12,
“Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.”
ASU
2019-12,
simplifies the accounting for income taxes by eliminating certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax aspects of the accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in computing fully diluted earnings per common sharetax laws or rates and clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a
step-up
in the tax basis of goodwill. ASU
2019-12
is effective for the nine months ended September 30, 2019Company for annual reporting periods after December 15, 2020, and 2018 were 136,274,342 and 135,896,840. Forinterim periods within. Adoption of ASU
2019-12
is not expected to have a material impact on the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, there were no stock options that were anti-dilutive that have been excluded from the EPS calculation.Company’s financial statements.
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Note 4—Interest-bearing Time Deposits in Banks and
Investment Securities
Interest-bearing time deposits in banks totaled $
1,458
,000 at both September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2018,
respectively, and had original maturities ranging from one to six months. At September 30, 2019, all interest-bearing time deposits in banks have matured.
Management classifies debt and equity securities as
held-to-maturity,
available-for-sale,
or trading based on its intent. Debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as
held-to-maturity
and recorded at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, which are recognized as adjustments to interest income using the interest method. Debt securities not classified as
held-to-maturity
or trading are classified as
available-for-sale
and recorded at fair value, with all unrealized gains and unrealized losses judged to be temporary, net of deferred income taxes, excluded from earnings and reported in the consolidated statements of comprehensive earnings.
Available-for-sale
debt securities that have unrealized gains and losses are excluded from earnings and reported net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive income until realized. Declines in the fair value of
available-for-sale
debt securities below their cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are reflected in earnings as a realized loss if there is no ability or intent to hold to recovery. If the Company does not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis, only the credit component of the impairment is reflected in earnings as a realized loss with the noncredit portion recognized in other comprehensive income. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, we consider (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) our intent and ability to retain our investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. 
Effective January 1, 2018, in accordance with ASU
2016-01
(see note 13), increasesIncreases or decreases in the fair value of equity securities are recorded in earnings. Prior to January 1, 2018, such increases or decreases were recorded similar to increases or decreases in debt securities.


The Company records its
available-for-sale
debt and equity securities portfolio at fair value. Fair values of these securities are determined based on methodologies in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance. Fair values are volatile and may be influenced by a number of factors, including market interest rates, prepayment speeds, discount rates, credit ratings and yield curves. Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on the quoted prices of similar instruments or an estimate of fair value by using a range of fair value estimates in the market place as a result of the illiquid market specific to the type of security.
When the fair value of a debt security is below its amortized cost, and depending on the length of time the condition exists and the extent the fair value is below amortized cost, additional analysis is performed to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment condition exists.
Available-for-sale
and
held-to-maturity
debt securities are analyzed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment. The analysis considers (i) whether we have the intent to sell our debt securities prior to recovery and/or maturity, (ii) whether it is more likely than not that we will have to sell our debt securities prior to recovery and/or maturity, (iii) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, and (iv) the financial condition of the issuer. Often, the information available to conduct these assessments is limited and rapidly changing, making estimates of fair value subject to judgment. If actual information or conditions are different than estimated, the extent of the impairment of the debt security may be different than previously estimated, which could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.
The Company’s investment portfolio
currently
consists
of U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of state and political subdivisions, mortgage pass-through securities, corporate bonds and general obligation or revenue based municipal bonds. Pricing for such securities is generally readily available and transparent in the market. The Company utilizes independent third-party pricing services to value its investment securities, which the Company reviews as well as the underlying pricing methodologies for reasonableness and to ensure such prices are aligned with pricing matrices. The Company validates prices supplied by the independent pricing services by comparison to prices obtained from other third-party sources on a quarterly basis.
A summary of the Company’s
available-for-sale
securities follows (in thousands):
 
September 30, 2019
 
   
Gross
  
Gross
   
 
Amortized
  
Unrealized
  
Unrealized
  
Estimated
 
 
Cost Basis
  
Holding Gains
  
Holding Losses
  
Fair Value
 
U.S. Treasury securities
 $
9,990
  $
31
  $
—  
  $
10,021
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  
1,182,549
   
59,734
   
(86
)  
1,242,197
 
Corporate bonds and other
  
4,643
   
87
   
—  
   
4,730
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  
1,597,807
   
27,001
   
(1,428
)  
1,623,380
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
  
509,019
   
8,069
   
(260
)  
516,828
 
                 
Total securities
available-for-sale
 $
3,304,008
  $
94,922
  $
(1,774
) $
3,397,156
 
                 

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September 30, 2018
 
   
Gross
  
Gross
   
 
Amortized
  
Unrealized
  
Unrealized
  
Estimated
 
 
Cost Basis
  
Holding Gains
  
Holding Losses
  
Fair Value
 
U.S. Treasury securities
 $
9,964
  $
—  
  $
(35
) $
9,929
 
Obligations of U.S. government sponsored enterprises and agencies
  
303
   
—  
   
(1
)  
302
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  
1,174,320
   
21,664
   
(4,097
)  
1,191,887
 
Corporate bonds and other
  
4,860
   
—  
   
(121
)  
4,739
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  
1,533,302
   
912
   
(39,908
)  
1,494,306
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
  
453,495
   
8
   
(10,299
)  
443,204
 
                 
Total securities
available-for-sale
 $
3,176,244
  $
22,584
  $
(54,461
) $
3,144,367
 
                 
 
December 31, 2018
 
   
Gross
  
Gross
   
 
Amortized
  
Unrealized
  
Unrealized
  
Estimated
 
 
Cost Basis
  
Holding Gains
  
Holding Losses
  
Fair Value
 
U.S. Treasury securities
 $
9,970
  $
—  
  $
(8
) $
9,962
 
Obligations of U.S. government sponsored enterprises and agencies
  
301
   
—  
   
—  
   
301
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  
1,229,828
   
30,013
   
(1,970
)  
1,257,871
 
Corporate bonds and other
  
4,875
   
—  
   
(77
)  
4,798
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  
1,472,228
   
3,928
   
(21,611
)  
1,454,545
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
  
436,366
   
670
   
(5,736
)  
431,300
 
                 
Total securities
available-for-sale
 $
3,153,568
  $
34,611
  $
(29,402
) $
3,158,777
 
                 
The Company invests in mortgage-backed securities that have expected maturities that differ from their contractual maturities. These differences arise because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without a prepayment penalty. These securities include collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and other asset backed securities. The expected maturities of these securities at September 30, 2019 were computed by using scheduled amortization of balances and historical prepayment rates. At September 30, 2019 and 2018, and December 31, 2018, the Company did not hold CMOs that entail higher risks than standard mortgage-backed securities.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of
available-for-sale
securities at September 30, 2019 by contractual and expected maturity, are shown below (in thousands):
 
Amortized
  
Estimated
 
 
Cost Basis
  
Fair Value
 
Due within one year
 
$
207,121
  
$
208,899
 
Due after one year through five years
  
494,764
   
520,494
 
Due after five years through ten years
  
493,565
   
525,301
 
Due after ten years
  
1,732
   
2,254
 
Mortgage-backed securities
  
2,106,826
 
 
 
2,140,208
 
Total
 
$
3,304,008
 
 
$
3,397,156
 
         


The following tables disclose the Company’s investment securities that have been in a continuous
unrealized-loss
position for less than 12 months and for 12 or more months (in thousands):
                         
 
Less than 12 Months
  
12 Months or Longer
  
Total
 
September 30, 2019
 
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 $
11,140
  $
86
  $
828
  $
—  
  $
11,968
  $
86
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  
91,850
   
75
   
146,449
   
1,353
   
238,299
   
1,428
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
  
42,310
   
115
   
74,873
   
145
   
117,183
   
260
 
                         
Total
 $
145,300
  $
276
  $
222,150
  $
1,498
  $
367,450
  $
1,774
 
                         
                         
 
Less than 12 Months
  
12 Months or Longer
  
Total
 
September 30, 2018
 
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
U.S. Treasury Securities
 $
9,929
  $
35
  $
—  
  $
—  
  $
9,929
  $
35
 
Obligations of U.S. government sponsored enterprises and agencies
  
302
   
1
   
—  
   
—  
   
302
   
1
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  
184,265
   
2,165
   
44,750
   
1,932
   
229,015
   
4,097
 
Corporate bonds and other
  
4,399
   
110
   
449
   
11
   
4,848
   
121
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  
962,320
   
20,850
   
461,227
   
19,058
   
1,423,547
   
39,908
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
  
270,375
   
5,908
   
167,368
   
4,391
   
437,743
   
10,299
 
                         
Total
 $
1,431,590
  $
29,069
  $
673,794
  $
25,392
  $
2,105,384
  $
54,461
 
                         
                         
 
Less than 12 Months
  
12 Months or Longer
  
Total
 
December 31, 2018
 
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
  
Fair Value
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
U.S. Treasury securities
 $
9,962
  $
8
  $
—  
  $
—  
  $
9,962
  $
8
 
Obligations of U.S. government sponsored enterprises and agencies
  
—  
   
—  
   
301
   
—  
   
301
   
—  
 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
  
27,489
   
107
   
114,461
   
1,863
   
141,950
   
1,970
 
Corporate bonds and other
  
4,348
   
68
   
450
   
9
   
4,798
   
77
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  
119,584
   
483
   
922,289
   
21,128
   
1,041,873
   
21,611
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
  
1,994
   
5
   
343,015
   
5,731
   
345,009
   
5,736
 
                         
Total
 $
163,377
  $
671
  $
1,380,516
  $
28,731
  $
1,543,893
  $
29,402
 
                         


The number of investments in an unrealized loss position totaled 77 at September 30, 2019. We do not believe these unrealized losses are “other-than-temporary” as (i) we do not have the intent to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity and (ii) it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity. In making this determination, we also consider the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost and the financial condition of the issuer. The unrealized losses noted are interest rate related due to the level of interest rates at September 30, 2019 compared to the time of purchase. We have reviewed the ratings of the issuers and have not identified any issues related to the ultimate repayment of principal as a result of credit concerns on these securities. Our mortgage related securities are backed by GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC or are collateralized by securities backed by these agencies. At September 30, 2019, 85.33% of our
available-for-sale
securities that are obligations of states and political subdivisions were issued within the State of Texas, of which 36.22% are guaranteed by the Texas Permanent School Fund.
At September 30, 2019, $2,112,193,000 of the Company’s securities were pledged as collateral for public or trust fund deposits, repurchase agreements and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
During the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, sales of investment securities that were classified as
available-for-sale
totaled $1,352,000 and $71,134,000, respectively. Gross realized gains from security sales during the third quarter of 2019 and 2018 totaled $54,000 and $348,000, respectively. Gross realized losses from security sales during third quarter of 2019 and 2018 totaled $2,000 and $290,000, respectively.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, sales of investment securities classified as
available-for-sale
totaled $67,404,000 and $220,259,000, respectively. Gross realized gains from security sales during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 totaled $747,000 and $1,877,000, respectively. Gross realized losses from security sales during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 totaled $19,000 and $531,000, respectively.
The specific identification method was used to determine cost in order to compute the realized gains and losses.
Note 5 – 
Loans Held for Investment
Held-for-Investment
and Allowance for Loan Losses
Loans held for investment
held-for-investment
are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned income and an allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is calculated by using the simple interest method on daily balances of the principal amounts outstanding. The Company defers and amortizes net loan origination fees and costs as an adjustment to yield. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes the collectability of the principal is unlikely.
The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income with an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on an annual basis and makes changes as appropriate. Management receives and reviews monthly reports related to loan originations, quality, concentrations, delinquencies, nonperforming and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions, both by type of loan and geographic location.
Commercial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to operate profitably and effectively. Underwriting standards are designed to determine whether the borrower possesses sound business ethics and practices and to evaluate current and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay their obligations as agreed. Commercial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and, secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and include personal guarantees.


Agricultural loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial loans. These agricultural loans are based primarily on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most agricultural loans are secured by the agriculture related assets being financed, such as farm land, cattle or equipment, and include personal guarantees.
Real estate loans are also subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and agricultural loans. These loans are underwritten primarily based on projected cash flows and, secondarily, as loans secured by real estate. The repayment of real estate loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loans or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s real estate portfolio are generally diverse in terms of type and geographic location within Texas. This diversity helps reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry. Generally, real estate loans are owner occupied which further reduces the Company’s risk.
Consumer loan underwriting utilizes methodical credit standards and analysis to supplement the Company’s underwriting policies and procedures. The Company’s loan policy addresses types of consumer loans that may be originated and the collateral, if secured, which must be perfected. The relatively smaller individual dollar amounts of consumer loans that are spread over numerous individual borrowers also minimize the Company’s risk.
The allowance for loan losses is an amount which represents management’s best estimate of probable losses that are inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses is comprised of three elements: (i) specific reserves determined based on probable losses on specific classified loans; (ii) a historical valuation reserve component that considers historical loss rates and estimated loss emergence periods; and (iii) qualitative reserves based upon general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company. The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by
charge-offs
(net of recoveries). Management’s periodic evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance is based on general economic conditions, the financial condition of borrowers, the value and liquidity of collateral, delinquency, prior loan loss experience, and the results of periodic reviews of the portfolio. For purposes of determining our historical valuation reserve, the loan portfolio, less cash secured loans, government guaranteed loans and classified loans, is multiplied by the Company’s historical loss rate adjusted for the estimated loss emergence period. Specific allocations are increased or decreased in accordance with deterioration or improvement in credit quality and a corresponding increase or decrease in risk of loss on a particular loan. In addition, we adjust our allowance
for loan
losses
for
qualitative factors such as current local economic conditions and trends, including, without limitations, unemployment, oil and gas prices, drought conditions, changes in lending staff, policies and procedures, changes in credit concentrations, changes in the trends and severity of problem loans and changes in trends in volume and terms of loans. This qualitative reserve serves to estimate for additional areas of losses inherent in our portfolio that are not reflected in our historic loss factors.
Although we believe we use the best information available to make loan loss allowance determinations, future adjustments could be necessary if circumstances or economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making our initial determinations. A decline in the economy could result in increased levels of
non-performing
assets and charge-offs, increased loan provisions and reductions in income. Additionally, bank regulatory agencies periodically review our allowance for loan losses and methodology and could require, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination as well as changes to our methodology.


Accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan and payments are applied to principal when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of interest is doubtful. Except consumer loans, generally all loans past due greater than 90 days, based on contractual terms, are placed on
non-accrual.nonaccrual.
Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Consumer loans are generally
charged-off
when a loan becomes past due 90 days. For other loans in the portfolio, facts and circumstances are evaluated in making
charge-off
decisions.
Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, management determines that it is probable we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectable.
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The Company’s policy requires measurement of the allowance for an impaired, collateral dependent loan based on the fair value of the collateral less cost to sell. Other loan impairments for
non-collateral
dependent loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or the loan’s observable market price. At September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019 and December 31, 2018,2019, all significant impaired loans have been determined to be collateral dependent and the allowance for loss has been measured utilizing the estimated fair value of the collateral less cost to sell.
From time to time, the Company modifies its loan agreement with a borrower. A modified loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring when two conditions are met: (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and (ii) concessions are made by the Company that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower with similar credit risk characteristics. Modifications to loan terms may include a lower interest rate, a reduction of principal, or a longer term to maturity. For all impaired loans, including the Company’s troubled debt restructurings, the Company performs a periodic, well-documented credit evaluation of the borrower’s financial condition and prospects for repayment to assess the likelihood that all principal and interest payments required under the terms of the agreement will be collected in full. When doubt exists about the ultimate collectability of principal and interest, the troubled debt restructuring remains on
non-accrual
status and payments received are applied to reduce principal to the extent necessary to eliminate such doubt. This determination of accrual status is judgmental and is based on facts and circumstances related to each troubled debt restructuring. Each of these loans is individually evaluated for impairment and a specific reserve is recorded based on probable losses, taking into consideration the related collateral, modified loan terms and cash flow. As of September 30, 20192020 and 20182019, and December 31, 2018,2019, substantially all of the Company’s troubled debt restructured loans arewere on
non-accrual.
The provisions of the CARES Act included inan election to not apply the guidance on accounting for troubled debt restructurings to loan modifications, such as extensions or deferrals, related to
non-accrualCOVID-19
totals.made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of (i) December 31, 2020 or (ii) 60 days after the end of the
COVID-19
national emergency. The relief can only be applied to modifications for borrowers that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. The Company elected to adopt these provisions of the CARES Act.
Loans acquired, including loans acquired in a business combination, are initially recorded at fair value with no valuation allowance. Acquired loans are segregated between those considered to be credit impaired and those deemed performing. To make this determination, management considers such factors as past due status,
non-accrual
status and credit risk ratings. The fair value of acquired performing loans is determined by discounting expected cash flows, both principal and interest, at prevailing market interest rates. The difference between the fair value and principal balances at acquisition date, the fair value discount, is accreted into interest income over the estimated life of the acquired portfolio.

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Purchased credit impaired loans are those loans that showed evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts contractually owed. Their acquisition fair value, which includes a credit component at the acquisition date, was based on the estimate of cash flows, both principal and interest, expected to be collected or estimated collateral values if cash flows are not estimable, discounted at prevailing market rates of interest. The difference between the discounted cash flows expected at acquisition and the investment in the loan is recognized as interest income on a level-yield method over the life of the loan, unless management was unable to reasonably forecast cash flows in which case the loans were placed on nonaccrual. Subsequent to the acquisition date, increases in expected cash flows will generally result in a recovery of any previously recorded allowance for loan loss, to the extent applicable, and/or a reclassification from the nonaccretable
non-accretable
difference to accretable yield, which will be recognized prospectively. Decreases in expected cash flows subsequent to acquisition are
recognized as impairment. Valuation allowances on these impaired loans reflect only losses incurred after the acquisition. The carrying amount of purchased credit impaired loans at September 30, 20192020 and 20182019 and December 31, 20182019 were $5,978,000, $342,000 $2,947,000 and $827,000,$251,000, respectively, compared to a contractual balance of $8,469,000, $605,000 $3,898,000 and $1,157,000,$345,000, respectively. Other purchased credit impaired loan disclosures werehave been omitted due to immateriality.
Other Real Estate
Other real estate owned is foreclosed property held pending disposition and is initially recorded at fair value, less estimated costs to sell. At foreclosure, if the fair value of the real estate, less estimated costs to sell, is less than the Company’s recorded investment in the related loan, a write-down is recognized through a charge to the allowance for loan losses. Any subsequent reduction in value is recognized by a charge to income. Operating and holding expenses of such properties, net of related income, and gains and losses on their disposition are included in net gain (loss) on sale of foreclosed assets as incurred.
Bank Premises and Equipment
Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed principally on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the respective lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.
Business Combinations, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The Company accounts for all business combinations under the purchase method of accounting. Tangible and intangible assets and liabilities of the acquired entity are recorded at fair value. Intangible assets with finite useful lives represent the future benefit associated with the acquisition of the core deposits and are amortized over seven years, utilizing a method that approximates the expected attrition of the deposits. Goodwill with an indefinite life is not amortized, but rather tested annually for impairment as of June 30 each year. There was 0 impairment recorded for the three and
nine-months 
ended September 30, 2020 or 2019, respectively.
Securities Sold Under Agreements To Repurchase
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are classified as borrowings, generally mature within one to four days from the transaction date. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reflected at the amount of the cash received in connection with the transaction. The Company may be required to provide additional collateral based on the estimated fair value of the underlying securities.
 
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Segment Reporting
The Company has determined that its banking regions meet the aggregation criteria of the current authoritative accounting guidance since each of its banking regions offer similar products and services, operate in a similar manner, have similar customers and report to the same regulatory authority, and therefore operate one line of business (community banking) located in a single geographic area (Texas).
Statements of Cash Flows
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, amounts due from banks, including interest-bearing deposits in banks with original maturity of 90 days or less, and federal funds sold.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
Unrealized net gains on the Company’s
available-for-sale
securities (after applicable income tax
e
s
) totaling $152,063,000
,
$73,521,000
and
$67,506,000
a
t
September 30, 2020 and 2019
 and December 31, 2019
,
 respectively, and the minimum pension liability (after applicable income tax benefit) totaling ($1,324,000) at September 30, 2019, are included in accumulated other comprehensive
earnings
. There were 0 amounts under the minimum pension liability at September 30, 2020
 or December 31, 2019
(see note 9).
Income Taxes
The Company’s provision for income taxes is based on income before income taxes adjusted for permanent differences between financial reporting and taxable income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company grants stock options for a fixed number of shares to employees with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the shares at the grant date. The Company recorded stock option expense totaling $344,000 and $431,000 for the three-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company recorded stock option expense totaling $1,033,000 and $1,056,000 for the nine-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company also grants restricted stock for a fixed number of shares. The Company recorded expenses associated with its director and officer restricted stock grants totaling $569,000 and $433,000, for the three-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company recorded expenses associated with its director and officer restricted stock grants totaling $1,501,000 and $1,116,000 for the nine-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
See note 8 for further information.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
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Per Share Data
Net earnings per share (“EPS”) are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company calculates dilutive EPS assuming all outstanding stock options to purchase common shares and unvested restricted stock shares have been exercised and/or vested at the beginning of the year (or the time of issuance, if later.) The dilutive effect of the outstanding options and restricted stock is reflected by application of the treasury stock method, whereby the proceeds from the exercised options and unearned compensation for restricted stock are assumed to be used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the respective period. Anti-dilutive shares for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2020
were
approximately
400,000
and
15,000
 respectively, and
were
excluded from the computation of EPS.
For the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2019, there were no anti-dilutive
 shares
.
The following table reconciles the computation of basic EPS to dilutive EPS:
   Net   Weighted     
   Earnings   Average   Per Share 
   (in thousands)   Shares   Amount 
For the three-months ended September 30, 2020:
            
Net earnings per share, basic
  $ 52,857    141,980,707   $ 0.37 
Effect of stock options and stock grants
   0      548,535   0   
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net earnings per share, diluted
  $52,857    142,529,242   $0.37 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
   Net   Weighted     
   Earnings   Average   Per Share 
   (in thousands)   Shares   Amount 
Fo
r the nine-month
s
ended September 30, 2020
:
            
Net earnings per share, basic
  $ 143,558    142,023,930   $ 1.01 
Effect of stock options and stock grants
   0      495,518   0   
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net earnings per share, diluted
  $143,558    142,519,448   $1.01 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
   Net   Weighted     
   Earnings   Average   Per Share 
   (in thousands)   Shares   Amount 
For
 the three-months ended September 30, 2019
:
            
Net earnings per share, basic
  $ 43,080    135,693,901   $ 0.32 
Effect of stock options and stock grants
   0      675,427   —   
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net earnings per share, diluted
  $43,080    136,369,328   $0.32 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
   Net   Weighted     
   Earnings   Average   Per Share 
   (in thousands)   Shares   Amount 
For the nine-months ended Septe
mber 30, 2019:
 
            
Net earnings per share, basic
  $ 123,424    135,613,646   $ 0.91 
Effect of stock options and stock grants
   0      660,696   —   
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Net earnings per share, diluted
  $123,424    136,274,342   $0.91 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
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Note 2 - Securities
A summary of the Company’s
available-for-sale
securities follows (in thousands):
   September 30, 2020 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Estimated 
   Cost Basis   Holding Gains   Holding Losses   Fair Value 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  $2,252,412   $119,952   $(4,875  $2,367,489 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   1,454,422    54,744    (112   1,509,054 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   527,392    22,776        550,168 
Corporate bonds and other
   4,398    171    —      4,569 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total securities
available-for-sale
  $ 4,238,624   $
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
197,643   $(4,987  $
 
 4,431,280 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
   September 30, 2019 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Estimated 
   Cost Basis   Holding Gains   Holding Losses   Fair Value 
U.S. Treasury securities
  $9,990   $31   $—     $10,021 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   1,182,549    59,734    (86   1,242,197 
Corporate bonds and other
   4,643    87    —      4,730 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   1,597,807    27,001    (1,428   1,623,380 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   509,019    8,069    (260   516,828 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total securities
available-for-sale
  $3,304,008   $94,922   $(1,774  $3,397,156 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
   December 31, 2019 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Estimated 
   Cost Basis   Holding Gains   Holding Losses   Fair Value 
U.S. Treasury securities
  $9,997   $22   $—     $10,019 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   1,231,619    57,764    (400   1,288,983 
Corporate bonds and other
   4,643    65    —      4,708 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   1,586,872    23,139    (1,148   1,608,863 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   494,674    6,356    (286   500,744 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total securities
available-for-sale
  $3,327,805   $87,346   $(1,834  $3,413,317 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
The Company invests in mortgage-backed securities that have expected
maturities
that differ from their contractual maturities. These differences arise because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without a prepayment penalty. These securities include collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and other asset backed securities. The expected maturities of these securities at September 30, 2020 were computed by using scheduled amortization of balances and historical prepayment rates.
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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of
available-for-sale
securities at September 30, 2020 by contractual and expected maturity, are shown below (in thousands):
   Amortized   Estimated 
   Cost Basis   Fair Value 
Due within one year  $118,519   $120,206 
Due after one year through five years   623,518    669,407 
Due after five years through ten years   1,468,748    1,536,734 
Due after ten years   46,025    45,711 
Mortgage-backed securities   1,981,814    2,059,222 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $4,238,624   $4,431,280 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
The following tables disclose the Company’s investment securities that have been in a continuous
unrealized-loss
position for less than 12 months and for 12 or more months (in thousands):
   
              
   
              
   
              
   
              
   
              
   
              
 
 
  
Less than 12 Months
 
  
12 Months or Longer
 
  
Total
 
September 30, 2020
  
Fair Value
 
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
  
Fair
Value
 
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
  
Fair Value
 
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  $ 395,729   $ 4,875   $—     $ —     $ 395,729   $ 4,875 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   49,559    76    4,916    36    54,475    112 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $445,288   $4,951   $ 4,916   $36   $450,204   $4,987 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
              
   
              
   
              
   
              
   
              
   
              
 
 
  
Less than 12 Months
 
  
12 Months or Longer
 
  
Total
 
September 30, 2019
  
Fair Value
 
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
  
Fair Value
 
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
  
Fair Value
 
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  $11,140   $86   $828   $—     $11,968   $86 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   91,850    75    146,449    1,353    238,299    1,428 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   42,310    115    74,873    145    117,183    260 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 145,300   $ 276   $222,150   $ 1,498   $ 367,450   $ 1,774 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
              
   
              
   
              
   
              
   
              
   
              
 
 
  
Less than 12 Months
 
  
12 Months or Longer
 
  
Total
 
December 31, 2019
  
Fair Value
 
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
  
Fair Value
 
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
  
Fair Value
 
  
Unrealized
Loss
 
Obligations of state and
political subdivisions
  $65,787   $ 400   $326   $ —     $66,113   $400 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   100,004    306    103,983    842    203,987    1,148 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   74,560    178    35,178    108    109,738    286 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 240,351   $884   $ 139,487   $950   $ 379,838   $ 1,834 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
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The number of investments in an unrealized loss position totaled 80 at September 30, 2020. We do not believe these unrealized losses are “other-than-temporary” as (i) we do not have the intent to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity and (ii) it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity. In making this determination, we also consider the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost and the financial condition of the issuer. The unrealized losses noted are interest rate related due to the level of interest rates at September 30, 2020 compared to the time of purchase. We have reviewed the ratings of the issuers and have not identified any issues related to the ultimate repayment of principal as a result of credit concerns on these securities. Our mortgage related securities are backed by GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC or are collateralized by securities backed by these agencies. At September 30, 2020, 80.94% of our
available-for-sale
securities that are obligations of states and political subdivisions were issued within the State of Texas, of which 52.04% are guaranteed by the Texas Permanent School Fund.
At September 30, 2020, $2,884,337,000 of the Company’s securities were pledged as collateral for public or trust fund deposits, repurchase agreements, a borrowing line with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
During the three
-
months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, sales of investment securities that were classified as
available-for-sale
totaled $10,084,000 and $1,352,000, respectively. Gross realized gains from security sales during the third quarter of 2020 and 2019 totaled $36,000 and $54,000, respectively. Gross realized losses from security sales during the three-month period ended September 30, 2019 totaled $2,000. There were 0 gross realized losses from security sales during the three-month period ended September 30, 2020.
During the nine
-
months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, sales of investment securities classified as
available-for-sale
totaled $263,042,000 and $67,404,000, respectively. Gross realized gains from security sales during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 totaled $3,614,000 and $747,000, respectively. Gross realized losses from security sales during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 totaled $4,000 and $19,000, respectively.
The specific identification method was used to determine cost in order to compute the realized gains and losses.
Note 3 – Loans
Held-for-Investment
and Allowance for Loan Losses
Loans
held-for-investment
by class of financing receivables are as follows (in thousands):
 
September 30,
  
December 31,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2018
 
Commercial
 $
836,644
  $
773,924
  $
844,953
 
Agricultural
  
102,054
   
93,953
   
96,677
 
Real estate
  
2,749,552
   
2,614,929
   
2,639,346
 
Consumer
  
412,066
   
384,234
   
372,660
 
             
Total loans
held-for-investment
 $
 
 
4,100,316
  $
 
 
3,867,040
  $
 
 
3,953,636
 
             
  September 30,   December 31, 
   2020   2019   2019 
Commercial
  $ 1,488,345   $836,644   $856,326 
Agricultural
   93,972    102,054    103,640 
Real estate
   3,287,605    2,749,552    2,823,372 
Consumer
   423,757    412,066    411,631 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total loans
held-for-investment
  $5,293,679   $ 4,100,316   $4,194,969 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Our subsidiary bank has established a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB) to provide liquidity and meet pledging requirements for those customers eligible to have securities pledged to secure certain uninsured deposits. At September 30, 2020, $3,150,534,000 in loans held by our bank subsidiary were subje
c
t to blanket liens as security for this line of credit. At September 30, 2020, there was $30,000,000 outstanding under this line of credit.
The Company’s
non-accrual
loans, loans still accruing and past due 90 ​​​​​​​days or more and restructured loans are as follows (in thousands):
 
September 30,
  
December 31,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2018
 
Non-accrual
loans*
 $  
25,717
  $
 
 
25,587
  $
27,534
 
Loans still accruing and past due 90 days or more
  
104
   
88
   
1,008
 
Troubled debt restructured loans**
  
27
   
513
   
513
 
             
Total
 $
 
25,848
  $
 
26,188
  $
29,055
 
             
   
            
   
            
   
            
 
 
  
September 30,
 
  
December 31,
 
 
  
202
0
 
  
2019
 
  
2019
 
Non-accrual
loans*
  $
 
 
42,673   $25,717   $24,582 
Loans still accruing and past due 90 days or more
   23    104    153 
Troubled debt restructured loans still accruing**
   25    27    26 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $
 
 
 
 
 42,721   $ 25,848   $ 24,761 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
21

*
Includes $5,978,000, $342,000 $2,947,000 and $827,000$251,000 of purchased credit impaired loans as of September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.
**
Troubled debt restructured loans of $4,478,000, $3,983,000 $4,577,000 and $3,840,000,$4,791,000, whose interest collection, after considering economic ​​​​​​​and business conditions and collection efforts, is doubtful are included in
non-accrual
loans at September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018, 2019,
respectively.
The Company’s recorded investment in impaired loans and the related valuation allowance are as follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2019  September 30, 2018  December 31, 2018 
Re
 
corded
Investment
  
Valuation
Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment
  
Valuation
Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment
  
Valuation
Allowance
 
$
25,717
  $
4,194
  $
25,587
  $
4,988
  $
27,534
  $
4,069
 
                       


   
            
   
            
   
            
 
 
  
September 30,
 
  
December 31,
 
 
  
2020
 
  
2019
 
  
2019
 
Recorded Investment
  
$
42,673
 
  
$
25,717
 
  
$
24,582
 
Valuation Allowance
  
 
3,241
 
  
 
4,194
 
  
 
3,228
 
The Company had $43,052,000, $27,212,000 $26,859,000 and $29,632,000$25,770,000 in
non-accrual,
past due 90 days or more and still accruing, restructured loans and foreclosed assets at September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.
Non-accrual
loans at September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, consisted of the following by class of financing receivables (in thousands):
 
September 30,
  
December 31,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2018
 
Commercial
 $
8,802
  $
6,961
  $
9,334
 
Agricultural
  
1,502
   
1,046
   
759
 
Real estate
  
15,095
   
16,682
   
16,714
 
Consumer
  
318
   
898
   
727
 
             
Total
 $
  
25,717
  $
  
25,587
  $
27,534
 
             
 
  
September 30,
 
  
December 31,
 
 
  
2020
 
  
2019
 
  
2019
 
Commercial
  $6,915   $8,802   $3,093 
Agricultural
   967    1,502    1,376 
Real estate
   34,318    15,095    19,787 
Consumer
   473    318    326 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 42,673   $
 
 25,717   $ 24,582 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
NaN significant additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans as of September 30, 2019.2020.
The Company’s impaired loans and related allowance are summarized in the following tables by class of financing receivables (in thousands). NoNaN interest income was recognized on impaired loans subsequent to their classification as impaired.
September
30, 2019
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance*
  
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
  
Total
Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
  
Year 
–to-
D
ate
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Three-
Month
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial
 $
10,250
  $
5,885
  $
2,917
  $
8,802
  $
1,448
  $
9,586
  $
9,263
 
Agricultural
  
1,701
   
406
   
1,096
   
1,502
   
247
   
1,707
   
1,609
 
Real Estate
  
22,535
   
4,143
   
10,952
   
15,095
   
2,314
   
16,739
   
15,577
 
Consumer
  
444
   
9
   
309
   
318
   
185
   
416
   
346
 
                             
Total
 $
34,930
  $
10,443
  $
 
 
15,274
  $
  
25,717
  $
4,194
  $
28,448
  $
 
 
26,795
 
                             
September 30, 2020
  Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
   Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance*
   Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
   Total
Recorded
Investment
   Related
Allowance
   
Year –to-
date

Average
Recorded
Investment
   Three-
Month
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial
  $8,226   $967   $5,948   $6,915   $ 1,234   $8,403   $7,293 
Agricultural
   1,195    378    589    967    100    1,114    1,026 
Real Estate
   46,973    20,739    13,579    34,318    1,905    37,216    38,128 
Consumer
   603    6    467    473    2    547    514 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 56,997   $ 22,090   $ 20,583   $ 42,673   $3,241   $ 47,280   $ 46,961 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
*
Includes $5,978,000 of purchased credit impaired loans.
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September 30, 2019
  Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
   Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance*
   Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
   Total
Recorded
Investment
   Related
Allowance
   
Year-
to-date

Average
Recorded
Investment
   Three-
Month
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial
  $10,250   $5,885   $2,917   $8,802   $1,448   $9,586   $9,263 
Agricultural
   1,701    406    1,096    1,502    247    1,707    1,609 
Real Estate
   22,535    4,143    10,952    15,095    2,314    16,739    15,577 
Consumer
   444    9    309    318    185    416    346 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 34,930   $ 10,443   $ 15,274   $ 25,717   $ 4,194   $ 28,448   $ 26,795 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
*
Includes $342,000 of purchased credit impaired loans.
December 31, 2019
  Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
   Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance*
   Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
   Total
Recorded
Investment
   Related
Allowance
   
Year-to-date

Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial
  $4,511   $630   $2,463   $3,093   $1,042   $3,488 
Agricultural
   1,603    658    718    1,376    235    1,644 
Real Estate
   27,366    7,081    12,706    19,787    1,950    21,726 
Consumer
   469    0      326    326    1    449 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 33,949   $ 8,369   $ 16,213   $ 24,582   $ 3,228   $ 27,307 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
September
30, 201
8
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance*
  
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
  
Total
Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
  
Year 
–to-Date
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Three-
Month
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial
 $
9,276
  $
3,467
  $
3,494
  $
6,961
  $
1,412
  $
8,339
  $
7,669
 
Agricultural
  
1,062
   
—  
   
1,046
   
1,046
   
528
   
1,506
   
1,101
 
Real Estate
  
22,513
   
4,215
   
12,467
   
16,682
   
2,652
   
18,688
   
17,762
 
Consumer
  
1,088
   
50
   
848
   
898
   
396
   
1,012
   
942
 
                             
Total
 $
33,939
  $
7,732
  $
 
 
17,855
  $
 
 
25,587
  $
4,988
  $
29,545
  $
 
 
27,474
 
                             
*
Includes $2,947,000$251,000 of purchased credit impaired loans.
December
31, 2018
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance*
  
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
  
Total
Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
  
12 Month
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Commercial
 $
10,808
  $
6,728
  $
2,606
  $
9,334
  $
1,133
  $
7,986
 
Agricultural
  
799
   
213
   
546
   
759
   
170
   
842
 
Real Estate
  
24,072
   
6,699
   
10,015
   
16,714
   
2,409
   
16,042
 
Consumer
  
935
   
101
   
626
   
727
   
357
   
914
 
                         
Total
 $
36,614
  $
13,741
  $
13,793
  $
27,534
  $
4,069
  $
25,784
 
                         
*Includes $827,000 of purchased credit impaired loans.


The Company recognized interest income on impaired loans prior to being recognized as impaired of approximately $948,000$750,000 during the year ended December 31, 2018.
2019.    Such amounts for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 20192020 and 20182019 were not significant.
From a credit risk standpoint, the Company rates its loans in one of fourfive categories: (i) pass, (ii) special mention, (iii) substandard, (iv) doubtful or (iv) doubtful. Loans rated as(v) loss (which are
charged-off.charged-off).
The ratings of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with the loan. The Company reviews the ratings on our credits as part of our
on-going
monitoring of the credit quality of our loan portfolio. Ratings are adjusted to reflect the degree of risk and loss that are felt to be inherent in each credit as of each reporting period. Our methodology is structured so that specific allocations are increased in accordance with deterioration in credit quality (and a corresponding increase in risk and loss) or decreased in accordance with improvement in credit quality (and a corresponding decrease in risk and loss).
Credits rated special mention show clear signs of financial weaknesses or deterioration in credit worthiness, however, such concerns are not so pronounced that the Company generally expects to experience significant loss within the short-term. Such credits typically maintain the ability to perform within standard credit terms and credit exposure is not as prominent as credits rated more harshly.
Credits rated substandard are those in which the normal repayment of principal and interest may be, or has been, jeopardized by reason of adverse trends or developments of a financial, managerial, economic or political nature, or important weaknesses exist in collateral. A protracted workout on these credits is a distinct possibility. Prompt corrective action is therefore required to strengthen the Company’s position, and/or to reduce exposure and to assure that adequate remedial measures are taken by the borrower. Credit exposure becomes more likely in such credits and a serious evaluation of the secondary support to the credit is performed.
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Credits rated doubtful are those in which full collection of principal appears highly questionable, and which some degree of loss is anticipated, even though the ultimate amount of loss may not yet be certain and/or other factors exist which could affect collection of debt. Based upon available information, positive action by the Company is required to avert or minimize loss. Credits rated doubtful are generally also placed on
non-accrual.
The following summarizes the Company’s internal ratings of its loans
held-for-investment
by class of financing receivables and portfolio segments, which are the same (in thousands):
                     
September 30, 2019
 
Pass
  
Special
Mention
  
Substandard
  
Doubtful
  
Total
 
Commercial
 $
797,444
  $
24,836
  $
14,364
  $
  —  
  $
836,644
 
Agricultural
  
99,586
   
61
   
2,407
   
—  
   
102,054
 
Real Estate
  
2,673,591
   
21,171
   
54,790
   
—  
   
2,749,552
 
Consumer
  
410,491
   
232
   
1,343
   
—  
   
412,066
 
                     
Total
 $
 
 
3,981,112
  $
 
 
46,300
  $
72,904
  $
—  
  $
 
 
4,100,316
 
                     
                     
September 30, 2018
 
Pass
  
Special
Mention
  
Substandard
  
Doubtful
  
Total
 
Commercial
 $
747,758
  $
8,817
  $
17,349
  $
  —  
  $
773,924
 
Agricultural
  
89,314
   
68
   
4,571
   
—  
   
93,953
 
Real Estate
  
2,530,673
   
27,241
   
57,015
   
—  
   
2,614,929
 
Consumer
  
381,772
   
324
   
2,138
   
—  
   
384,234
 
                     
Total
 $
 
 
3,749,517
  $
 
 
36,450
  $
81,073
  $
—  
  $
 
 
3,867,040
 
                     
19
 
September 30, 2020
  Pass   Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
Commercial
  $1,440,272   $15,952   $32,121   $—     $1,488,345 
Agricultural
   87,136    4,970    1,866    —      93,972 
Real Estate
   3,142,479    44,919    100,207    —      3,287,605 
Consumer
   421,749    193    1,815        423,757 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $5,091,636   $66,034   $ 136,009   $ —     $5,293,679 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
  Pass   Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
Commercial
  $797,444   $24,836   $14,364   $—     $836,644 
Agricultural
   99,586    61    2,407    —      102,054 
Real Estate
   2,673,591    21,171    54,790    —      2,749,552 
Consumer
   410,491    232    1,343        412,066 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $3,981,112   $46,300   $ 72,904   $ —     $4,100,316 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
  Pass   Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
Commercial
  $825,775   $20,971   $9,580   $—     $856,326 
Agricultural
   101,614    64    1,962    —      103,640 
Real Estate
   2,717,227    42,036    64,109    —      2,823,372 
Consumer
   409,698    300    1,633        411,631 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 4,054,314   $63,371   $ 77,284   $ —     $4,194,969 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 

                     
December 31, 2018
 
Pass
  
Special
Mention
  
Substandard
  
Doubtful
  
Total
 
Commercial
 $
804,584
  $
23,392
  $
16,977
  $
  —  
  $
844,953
 
Agricultural
  
92,864
   
46
   
3,767
   
—  
   
96,677
 
Real Estate
  
2,559,379
   
26,626
   
53,341
   
—  
   
2,639,346
 
Consumer
  
370,510
   
315
   
1,835
   
—  
   
372,660
 
                     
Total
 $
3,827,337
  $
  
50,379
  $
75,920
  $
—  
  $
 
 
3,953,636
 
                     
The Company’s past due loans are as follows (in thousands):
                             
September 30, 2019
 
15-59

Days 
Past
Due*
  
60-89

Days
Past Due
  
Greater
Than 90
Days
  
Total
Past Due
  
Current
  
Total Loans
  
90 Days
Past
 
Due
Still
Accruing
 
Commercial
 $
2,740
  $
815
  $
619
  $
4,174
  $
832,470
  $
836,644
  $
 
 
 
 —  
 
Agricultural
  
605
   
232
   
202
   
1,039
   
101,015
   
102,054
   
—  
 
Real Estate
  
14,216
   
1,563
   
239
   
16,018
   
2,733,534
   
2,749,552
   
69
 
Consumer
  
595
   
164
   
40
   
799
   
411,267
   
412,066
   
35
 
                             
Total
 $
18,156
  $
  
2,774
  $
  
1,100
  $
22,030
  $
  
4,078,286
  $
  
4,100,316
  $
104
 
                             
 
                                                                                                                        
September 30, 2020
  
15-59

Days
Past
Due*
   
60-89

Days
Past
Due
   Greater
Than
90
Days
   Total
Past
Due
   Current   Total
Loans
   90 Days
Past Due
Still
Accruing
 
Commercial
  $5,165   $476   $116   $5,757   $ 1,482,588   $1,488,345   $ —   
Agricultural
   103    50    6    159    93,813    93,972    —   
Real Estate
   10,905    0      306    11,211    3,276,394    3,287,605    1 
Consumer
   541    80    31    652    423,105    423,757    22 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $16,714   $ 606   $ 459   $17,779   $5,275,900   $5,293,679   $23 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
                                                                                                                        
September 30, 2019
  
15-59

Days
Past
Due*
   
60-89

Days
Past
Due
   Greater
Than
90
Days
   Total
Past
Due
   Current   Total
Loans
   90 Days
Past Due
Still
Accruing
 
Commercial
  $2,740   $815   $619   $4,174   $832,470   $836,644   $—   
Agricultura
l
   605    232    202    1,039    101,015    102,054    —   
Real Estate
   14,216    1,563    239    16,018    2,733,534    2,749,552    69 
Consumer
   595    164    40    799    411,267    412,066    35 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $18,156   $ 2,774   $ 1,100   $22,030   $4,078,286   $4,100,316   $ 104 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
24

December 31, 2019
  
15-59

Days
Past
Due*
   
60-89

Days
Past
Due
   Greater
Than
90
Days
   Total
Past
Due
   Current   Total
Loans
   90 Days
Past Due
Still
Accruing
 
Commercial
  $3,257   $557   $722   $4,536   $851,790   $856,326   $112 
Agricultural
   183    44    400    627    103,013    103,640    —   
Real Estate
   12,890    288    195    13,373    2,809,999    2,823,372    —   
Consumer
   572    151    45    768    410,863    411,631    41 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $16,902   $1,040   $1,362   $19,304   $4,175,665   $4,194,969   $ 153 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
                             
September 30, 2018
 
15-59

Days
Past
Due*
  
60-89

Days
Past Due
  
Greater
Than 90
Days
  
Total
 
Past
Due
  
Current
  
Total Loans
  
90 Days
Past
 
Due
Still
Accruing
 
Commercial
 $
3,850
  $
420
  $
3,331
  $
7,601
  $
766,323
  $
773,924
  $
  —  
 
Agricultural
  
442
   
—  
   
287
   
729
   
93,224
   
93,953
   
—  
 
Real Estate
  
15,542
   
2,583
   
661
   
18,786
   
2,596,143
   
2,614,929
   
—  
 
Consumer
  
749
   
173
   
145
   
1,067
   
383,167
   
384,234
   
88
 
                             
Total
 $
20,583
  $
  
3,176
  $
  
4,424
  $
28,183
  $
  
3,838,857
  $
  
3,867,040
  $
 
 
 
88
 
                             
                             
December 31, 2018
 
15-59

Days
Past
Due*
  
60-89

Days
Past Due
  
Greater
Than 90
Days
  
Total
Past Due
  
Current
  
Total Loans
  
Total 90
Days
Past Due
Still
Accruing
 
Commercial
 $
3,546
  $
682
  $
677
  $
4,905
  $
840,048
  $
844,953
  $
—  
 
Agricultural
  
791
   
19
   
26
   
836
   
95,841
   
96,677
   
—  
 
Real Estate
  
13,185
   
881
   
2,020
   
16,086
   
2,623,260
   
2,639,346
   
960
 
Consumer
  
782
   
263
   
54
   
1,099
   
371,561
   
372,660
   
48
 
                             
Total
 $
18,304
  $
  
1,845
  $
  
2,777
  $
22,926
  $
  
3,930,710
  $
  
3,953,636
  $
  
1,008
 
                             
*
The Company monitors commercial, agricultural and real estate loans after such loans are 15 days past due. Consumer loans are monitored after such loans are 30 days past due.
The following table details the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment (in thousands). There were 0 allowances for purchased credit impaired loans at September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018.2019. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.
                     
September 30, 2019
 
Commercial
  
Agricultural
  
Real Estate
  
Consumer
  
Total
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 $
1,448
  $
247
  $
2,314
  $
185
  $
4,194
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
11,018
   
1,000
   
30,022
   
5,655
   
47,695
 
                     
Total
 $
12,466
  $
1,247
  $
32,336
  $
5,840
  $
  
51,889
 
                     
 
September 30, 2020
  Commercial   Agricultural   Real Estate   Consumer   Total 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $1,234   $100   $1,905   $
 
2   $3,241 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   18,957    2,231    45,220    6,389    72,797 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 20,191   $ 2,331   $ 47,125   $ 6,391   $76,038 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
  Commercial   Agricultural   Real Estate   Consumer   Total 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $1,448   $247   $2,314   $
 
185   $4,194 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   11,018    1,000    30,022    5,655    47,695 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 12,466   $ 1,247   $ 32,336   $ 5,840   $51,889 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
 


September 30, 2018
 
Commercial
  
Agricultural
  
Real Estate
  
Consumer
  
Total
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 $
1,412
  $
528
  $
2,652
  $
396
  $
4,988
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
7,549
   
1,106
   
31,713
   
5,515
   
45,883
 
                     
Total
 $
8,961
  $
1,634
  $
 
34,365
  $
5,911
  $
50,871
 
                     
                
December 31, 2018
 
Commercial
  
Agricultural
  
Real Estate
  
Consumer
  
Total
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 $
1,133
  $
170
  $
2,409
  $
357
  $
4,069
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
10,815
   
1,276
   
29,933
   
5,109
   
47,133
 
                     
Total
 $
11,948
  $
1,446
  $
 
32,342
  $
5,466
  $
  
51,202
 
                     
December 31, 2019
  Commercial   Agricultural   Real Estate   Consumer   Total 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $1,042   $235   $1,950   $
 
1   $3,228 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   11,080    971    32,024    5,196    49,271 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $12,122   $ 1,206   $ 33,974   $5,197   $52,499 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Changes in the allowance for loan losses are summarized as follows by portfolio segment (in thousands):
 
Three
-
months ended
September 30, 2020
  Commercial  Agricultural   Real Estate  Consumer  Total 
Beginning balance
  $18,572  $2,544   $42,623  $5,208  $68,947 
Provision for loan losses
   1,955   (214   4,416   1,343   7,500 
Recoveries
   200   1    138   105   444 
Charge-offs
   (536  0      (52  (265  (853
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Ending balance
  $ 20,191  $ 2,331   $47,125  $ 6,391  $76,038 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
25
Three months ended
September 30, 2019
 
Commercial
  
Agricultural
  
Real Estate
  
Consumer
  
Total
 
Beginning balance
 $
13,899
  $
1,360
  $
30,799
  $
5,762
  $
51,820
 
Provision for loan losses
  
(1,174
)  
(32
)  
1,531
   
125
   
450
 
Recoveries
  
90
   
85
   
100
   
111
   
386
 
Charge-offs
  
(349
)  
(166
)  
(94
)  
(158
)  
(767
)
                     
Ending balance
 $
12,466
  $
1,247
  $
32,336
  $
5,840
  $
 
51,889
 
                     
                
Three months ended
September 30, 2018
 
Commercial
  
Agricultural
  
Real Estate
  
Consumer
  
Total
 
Beginning balance
 $
9,218
  $
1,402
  $
33,243
  $
6,088
  $
  
49,951
 
Provision for loan losses
  
(24
)  
229
   
1,091
   
154
   
1,450
 
Recoveries
  
192
   
3
   
85
   
135
   
415
 
Charge-offs
  
(425
)  
—  
   
(54
)  
(466
)  
(945
)
                     
Ending balance
 $
8,961
  $
1,634
  $
34,365
  $
5,911
  $
 
 
50,871
 
                     
                
Nine months ended
September 30, 2019
 
Commercial
  
Agricultural
  
Real Estate
  
Consumer
  
Total
 
Beginning balance
 $
11,948
  $
1,446
  $
32,342
  $
5,466
  $
51,202
 
Provision for loan losses
  
439
   
10
   
998
   
568
   
2,015
 
Recoveries
  
1,163
   
92
   
250
   
459
   
1,964
 
Charge-offs
  
(1,084
)  
(301
)  
(1,254
)  
(653
)  
(3,292
)
                     
Ending balance
 $
12,466
  $
1,247
  $
32,336
  $
5,840
  $
  
51,889
 
                     
                
Nine months ended
September 30, 2018
 
Commercial
  
Agricultural
  
Real Estate
  
Consumer
  
Total
 
Beginning balance
 $
10,865
  $
1,305
  $
29,896
  $
6,090
  $
48,156
 
Provision for loan losses
  
(1,316
)  
317
   
4,325
   
539
   
3,865
 
Recoveries
  
476
   
12
   
345
   
382
   
1,215
 
Charge-offs
  
(1,064
)  
—  
   
(201
)  
(1,100
)  
(2,365
)
                     
Ending balance
 $
8,961
  $
1,634
  $
34,365
  $
5,911
  $
  
50,871
 
                     
21

Three
-
months ended
September 30, 2019
  Commercial  Agricultural  Real Estate  Consumer  Total 
Beginning balance
  $13,899  $1,360  $30,799  $5,762  $
 
 
51,820 
Provision for loan losses
   (1,174  (32  1,531   125   450 
Recoveries
   90   85   100   111   386 
Charge-offs
   (349  (166  (94  (158  (767
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Ending balance
  $ 12,466  $ 1,247  $
 
 
 
 32,336  $
 
 
 
 
 5,840  $ 51,889 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Nine
-
months ended
September 30, 2020
  Commercial  Agricultural  Real Estate  Consumer  Total 
Beginning balance
  $12,122  $1,206  $33,974  $5,197  $
 
 
52,499 
Provision for loan losses
   9,571   1,096   13,806   1,577   26,050 
Recoveries
   890   31   272   271   1,464 
Charge-offs
   (2,392  (2  (927  (654  (3,975
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Ending balance
  $ 20,191  $ 2,331  $
 
 
 
 47,125  $
 
 
 
 
 6,391  $ 76,038 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Nine
-
months ended
September 30, 2019
  Commercial  Agricultural  Real Estate  Consumer  Total 
Beginning balance
  $11,948  $1,446  $32,342  $5,466  $
 
 
51,202 
Provision for loan losses
   439   10   998   568   2,015 
Recoveries
   1,163   92   250   459   1,964 
Charge-offs
   (1,084  (301  (1,254  (653  (3,292
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Ending balance
  $ 12,466  $ 1,247  $
 
 
 
 32,336  $
 
 
 
 
 5,840  $ 51,889 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Additionally
, the Company records a reserve for unfunded commitments in other liabilities which totaled $2,300,000 at September 30, 2020 and $800,000 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2019. The increase is the result of a $1,500,000 provision for unfunded commitments during the three-months ended September 30, 2020.
The provision for loan losses above is combined with the provision for unfunded commitments and reported as provision for credit losses in the statement of earnings.
The Company’s recorded investment in loans related to the balance in the allowance for loan losses on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology is as follows (in thousands). Purchased credit impaired loans of $5,978,000, $342,000 $2,947,000 and $827,000$251,000 at September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively, are included in loans individually evaluated for impairment.impairment
.
September 30, 2020
  Commercial   Agricultural   Real Estate   Consumer   Total 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $6,915   $967   $34,318   $473   $42,673 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   1,481,430    93,005    3,253,287    423,284    5,251,006 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 1,488,345   $ 93,972   $3,287,605   $ 423,757   $5,293,679 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
  Commercial   Agricultural   Real Estate   Consumer   Total 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $8,802   $1,502   $15,095   $318   $25,717 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   827,842    100,552    2,734,457    411,748    4,074,599 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 836,644   $ 102,054   $2,749,552   $ 412,066   $4,100,316 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
December 31, 2019
  Commercial   Agricultural   Real Estate   Consumer   Total 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $3,093   $1,376   $19,787   $326   $24,582 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
   853,233    102,264    2,803,585    411,305    4,170,387 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 856,326   $ 103,640   $2,823,372   $ 411,631   $4,194,969 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
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September 30, 2018
 
Commercial
  
Agricultural
  
Real Estate
  
Consumer
  
Total
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 $
6,961
  $
1,046
  $
16,682
  $
898
  $
25,587
 
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
  
766,963
   
92,907
   
2,598,247
   
383,336
   
3,841,453
 
                     
Total
 $
 
 
773,924
  $
 
 
 
 
93,953
  $
 
 
2,614,929
  $
 
 
384,234
  $
  
3,867,040
 
                     
December 31, 2018
 
Commercial
  
Agricultural
  
Real Estate
  
Consumer
  
Total
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 $
9,334
  $
759
  $
16,714
  $
727
  $
27,534
 
Loan collectively evaluated for impairment
  
835,619
   
95,918
   
2,622,632
   
371,933
   
3,926,102
 
                     
Total
 $
 
 
844,953
  $
 
 
 
 
96,677
  $
 
 
2,639,346
  $
 
 
372,660
  $
  
3,953,636
 
                     
The Company’s loans that were modified and considered troubled debt restructurings are as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
  
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
   
Pre-Modification
  
Post-
Modification
    
Pre-Modification
  
Post-
Modification
 
   
Recorded
  
Recorded
    
Recorded
  
Recorded
 
 
Number
  
Investment
  
Investment
  
Number
  
Investment
  
Investment
 
Commercial
  
2
  $
100
  $
100
   
5
  $
379
  $
379
 
Agricultural
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
10
   
619
   
619
 
Real Estate
  
1
   
42
   
42
  
         
 
 
     
 
5
   
692
   
692
 
Consumer
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
 
                         
Total
  
3
  $
142
  $
142
   
20
  $
1,690
  $
1,690
 
                         
       
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
  
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
   
Pre-Modification
  
Post-
Modification
    
Pre-Modification
  
Post-
Modification
 
   
Recorded
  
Recorded
    
Recorded
  
Recorded
 
 
Number
  
Investment
  
Investment
  
Number
  
Investment
  
Investment
 
Commercial
  
2
  $
547
  $
547
   
3
  $
826
  $
826
 
Agricultural
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
1
   
4
   
4
 
Real Estate
  
1
   
117
   
117
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5
   
642
   
642
 
Consumer
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
6
   
113
   
113
 
                         
Total
  
3
  $
664
  $
664
   
15
  $
1,585
  $
1,585
 
                         
22
 
   Three
-
Months Ended September 30, 2020
   Nine
-
Months Ended September 30, 2020
 
       
Pre-
Modification
   
Post-
Modification
       
Pre-
Modification
   Post-
Modification
 
       Recorded   Recorded       Recorded   Recorded 
   Number   Investment   Investment   Number   Investment   
 
 
Investment
 
 
 
Commercial
   2   $667   $667    11   $1,151   $
 
1,151 
Agricultural
   —      —      —      1    134    134 
Real Estate
   2    112    112    3    236    236 
Consumer
   —      —      —      1    14    14 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
   4   $779   $779    16   $1,535   $1,535 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 

 
   Three
-
Months Ended September 30, 2019
   Nine
-
Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
       
Pre-
Modification
   
Post-
Modification
       
Pre-
Modification
   Post-
Modification
 
       Recorded   Recorded       Recorded   Recorded 
   Number   
 
 
Investment
 
 
   Investment   Number   
 
 
Investment
 
 
   Investment 
Commercial
   2   $100   $100    5   $379   $379 
Agricultural
   —      —      —      10    619    619 
Real Estate
   1    42    42    5    692    692 
Consumer
   —      —      0      —      —      —   
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
   3   $142   $142    20   $1,690   $1,690 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
The balances below provide information as to how the loans were modified as troubled debt restructured loans (in thousands):
                         
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
  
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
 
Adjusted
Interest
Rate
  
Extended
Maturity
  
Combined
Rate and
Maturity
  
Adjusted
Interest
Rate
  
Extended
Maturity
  
Combined
Rate and
Maturity
 
Commercial
 $
—  
  $
—  
  $
100
  $
—  
  $
279
  $
100
 
Agricultural
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
354
   
265
 
Real Estate
  
—  
   
—  
   
42
   
—  
   
202
   
490
 
Consumer
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
 
                         
Total
 $
—  
  $
—  
  $
142
  $
—  
  $
835
  $
855
 
                         
 
   Three
-
Months Ended September 30, 2020
   Nine
-
Months Ended September 30, 2020
 
   Adjusted
Interest
Rate
   Extended
Maturity
   Combined
Rate and
Maturity
   Adjusted
Interest
Rate
   Extended
Maturity
   Combined
Rate and
Maturity
 
Commercial
  $—     $658   $9   $—     $918   $233 
Agricultural
   —      —      —      —      134    —   
Real Estate
   —      —      112    —      —      236 
Consumer
   —      —      —      —      14    —   
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $—     $658   $121   $—     $1,066   $469 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
                         
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
  
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
 
Adjusted
Interest
Rate
  
Extended
Maturity
  
Combined
Rate and
Maturity
  
Adjusted
Interest
Rate
  
Extended
Maturity
  
Combined
Rate and
Maturity
 
Commercial
 $
—  
  $
491
  $
56
  $
—  
  $
491
  $
335
 
Agricultural
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
4
 
Real Estate
  
—  
   
117
   
—  
   
—  
   
279
   
363
 
Consumer
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
113
 
                         
Total
 $
—  
  $
608
  $
56
  $
—  
  $
770
  $
815
 
                         
   Three
-

 
Months Ended September 30, 2019
   Nine
-

 
Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
   Adjusted
Interest
Rate
   Extended
Maturity
   Combined
Rate and
Maturity
   Adjusted
Interest
Rate
   Extended
Maturity
   Combined
Rate and
Maturity
 
Commercial
  $—     $—     $100   $—     $279   $100 
Agricultural
   —      —      —      —      354    265 
Real Estate
   —      —      42    —      202    490 
Consumer
   —      —      —      —      —      —   
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $—     $—     $142   $—     $835   $855 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
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During the
three
 and nine
-
months ended September 30, 2019, 22020, no loans
 totaling $28,000
were modified as a troubled debt restructured loan within the previous 12 months and for which there was a payment default.
During the three and nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 2018, 02019, 2 loans totaling $28,000 were modified as a troubled debt restricted duringrestructured loan within the previous 12 months and for which there was a payment default.
A default for purposes of this disclosure is a troubled debt restructured loan in which the borrower is 90 days past due or more or results in the foreclosure and repossession of the applicable collateral.
As of September 30, 2019,2020, the Company has 0 commitments to lend additional funds to loan customers whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings.
As discussed in note 1 to these financial statements, the CARES Act provided banks an option to elect to not account for certain loan modifications related to
Our subsidiary bank has established a lineCOVID-19
as troubled debt restructurings as long as the borrowers were not more than 30 days past due as of credit withDecember 31, 2019. The above disclosed troubled debt restructurings were not related to
COVID-19
modifications.
Beginning in
mid-March
of 2020, the Federal Home Loan BankCompany began offering deferral and modification of Dallas (FHLB) principle and/or interest
payments,
for
varying
periods but typically no more than 90 days,
to provide liquidity and meet pledging requirements for those customers eligible to have securities pledged to secure certain uninsured deposits. selected borrowers on a
case-by-case
basis.
At September 30, 2019, $2,616,319,0002020, the Company had approximately 122 loans 
totaling $18,650,000 in outstanding loans held by our bank subsidiary were subject to blanket liens as security for this linedeferral and modification agreements, representing 0.41% of credit. At September 30, 2019, there
was $35,000,000
outstanding under this line of credit.loans
held-for-investment,
excluding PPP loans.
Note 64 - Loans Held for Sale
Held-for-Sale
The Company originates certain mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market. The mortgage loan sales contracts contain indemnification clauses should the loans default, generally in the first three to nine months, or if documentation is determined not to be in compliance with regulations. The Company’s historic losses as a result of these indemnities have been insignificant.
Loans held for sale held-for-sale
totaled $
40,499
,000, $
18,496
,000$101,055,000, $40,499,000 and $
21,672
,000$28,228,000 at September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. At September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, $6,389,000, $764,000 $2,541,000 and $2,487,000$5,152,000 are valued at the lower of cost or fair value, and the remaining amounts are valued under the fair value option. The change to the fair value option for
loans held for sale held-for-sale
was effective at June 30, 2018 and was done in conjunction with the Company’s move to mandatory delivery in the secondary market and the purchase of forward mortgage-backed securities to manage the changes in fair value (see note 75 for additional information).


These loans, which are sold on a servicing released basis, are valued using a market approach by utilizing either: (i) the fair value of the securities backed by similar mortgage loans, adjusted for certain factors to approximate the fair value of a whole mortgage loan, including the value attributable to mortgage servicing and credit risk, (ii) current commitments to purchase loans or (iii) recent observable market trades for similar loans, adjusted for credit risk and other individual loan characteristics. As these prices are derived from market observable inputs, the Company classifies these valuations as Level 2 in the fair value disclosures (see note 12)10). Interest income on mortgage loans held for sale is recognized based on the contractual rates and reflected in interest income on loans in the consolidated statements of earnings. The Company has no continuing ownership in any residential mortgage loans sold.sold
.
The Company originates certain mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market. The mortgage loan sales contracts contain indemnification clauses should the loans default, generally in the first three to six months, or if documentation is determined not to be in compliance with regulations. The Company’s historic losses as a result of these indemnities have been insignificant.
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Note 75 - Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company enters into interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) with customers to originate residential mortgage loans at a specific interest rate that are ultimately sold in the secondary market. These commitments, which contain fixed expiration dates, offer the borrower an interest rate guarantee provided the loan meets underwriting guidelines and closes within the timeframe established by the Company.
Beginning in the second quarter of 2018, theThe Company purchasedpurchases forward mortgage-backed securities contracts to manage the changes in fair value associated with changes in interest rates related to a portion of the IRLCs. These instruments are typically entered into at the time the IRLC is made.made in the aggregate.
These financial instruments are not designated as hedging instruments and are used for asset and liability management needs. All derivatives are carried at fair value in either other assets or other liabilities.liabilities, through earnings in the statement of earnings.
The fair values of IRLCs are based on current secondary market prices for underlying loans and estimated servicing value with similar coupons, maturity and credit quality, subject to the anticipated loan funding probability (pull-through rate). net of estimated costs to originate the loan. The fair value of IRLCs is subject to change primarily due to changes in interest rates and the estimated pull-through rate. These commitments are classified as Level 2 in the fair value disclosures (see note 12)10), as the valuations are based on observable market inputs.
Forward mortgage-backed securities contracts are exchange-traded or traded within highly active dealer markets. In order to determine the fair value of these instruments, the Company utilizes the exchange price or dealer market price for the particular derivative contract and these instruments are therefore classified as Level 21 in the fair value disclosures (see note 12)10). The estimated fair values are subject to change primarily due to changes in interest rates. The impact of these forward contracts is included in gain on sale and fees on mortgage loans in the statement of earnings.
The following table provides the outstanding notional balances and fair values of outstanding derivative positions (dollars in thousands):
             
September 30, 2019:
 
Outstanding
Notional
Balance
  
Asset
Derivative
Fair Value
  
Liability
Derivative
Fair
Value
 
IRLCs
 $
82,330
  $
1,320
  $
 — ��
 
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
  
126,500
   
41
   
—  
 
 
September 30, 2020:
  Outstanding
Notional
Balance
   Asset
Derivative
Fair Value
   Liability
Derivative
Fair Value
 
IRLCs
  $247,751   $5,967   $—   
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
   232,000    —      872 
 
September 30, 2019:
  Outstanding
Notional
Balance
   Asset
Derivative
Fair Value
   Liability
Derivative
Fair Value
 
IRLCs
  $  82,330   $1,320   $—   
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
   126,500        41 
 
December 31, 2019:
  Outstanding
Notional
Balance
   Asset
Derivative
Fair Value
   Liability
Derivative
Fair Value
 
IRLCs
  $  47,415   $  886   $—   
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
   78,500    —      152 
 

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Note 6 - Borrowings
             
September 30, 2018:
 
Outstanding
Notional
Balance
  
Asset
Derivative
Fair Value
  
Liability
Derivative
Fair Value
 
IRLCs
 $
48,311
  $
715
  $
 —  
 
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
  
42,500
   
143
   
—  
 
          
December 31, 2018:
 
Outstanding
Notional
Balance
  
Asset
Derivative
Fair Value
  
Liability
Derivative
Fair Value
 
IRLCs
 $
37,088
  $
765
  $
 —  
 
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
  
45,500
   
—  
   
403
 
Note 8 – Borrowings
Borrowings consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
             
 
September 30,
  
December 31,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2018
 
Securities sold under agreements with customers to repurchase
 $
358,155
  $
378,460
  $
409,631
 
Federal funds purchased
  
7,000
   
2,300
   
4,075
 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
  
35,000
   
—  
   
55,000
 
             
Total
 $
  
400,155
  $
  
380,760
  $
468,706
 
             
 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2020   2019   2019 
Securities sold under agreements with customers to repurchase
  $
 
468,913   $358,155   $375,106 
Federal funds purchased
   4,250    7,000    6,250 
Advances from Federal Home Loan
 
Bank of Dallas
   30,000    35,000    —   
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $503,163   $
 
400,155   $381,356 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements are generally with significant customers of the Company that require short-term liquidity for their funds for which the Company pledges certain securities that have a fair value equal to at least the amount of the borrowings. The agreements mature daily and therefore the risk arising from a decline in the fair value of the collateral pledged is minimal. The securities pledged are mortgage-backed securities. These agreements do not include “right of
set-off”
provisions and therefore the Company does not offset such agreements for financial reporting purposes.
Note 97 - Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $
8,867
,000$10,335,000 for the third quarter of 20192020 as compared to $
7,475
,000$8,867,000 for the same period in 2018.2019. The Company’s effective tax rates on pretax income were 17.07%16.35% and 15.73%17.07% for the third quarters of 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. Income tax expense was $
24,827
,000$28,233,000 for the
nine
-
months ended September 30, 20192020 as compared to $
20,937
,000$24,827,000 for the same period in 2018.2019. The Company’s effective tax rates on pretax income were 16.75%16.43% and 15.73%16.75% for the nine
-
months ended September
 30,
2019 2020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal tax rate of 21% primarily due to tax exempt interest income earned on certain investment securities and loans, the deductibility of dividends paid to our employee stock ownership plan and excess tax benefits related to our directors’ deferred compensation plan.
Note 108 - Stock Option Plan and Restricted Stock Plan
The Company grants incentive stock options for a fixed number of shares with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the shares at the date of grant to employees. On June 26, 2019, the Company granted 398,850 incentive stock options with an exercise price of $29.70 per share. The fair value of the options was $7.31 per shareoption and was estimated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: risk free interest rate of 1.83%; expected dividend yield of 1.62%; expected life of 6.64 years; and expected volatility of 26.69%. NaNOn January 28, 2020, the Company granted 11,250 incentive stock options were granted in 2018.with an exercise price of $34.55 per share. Other stock option disclosures for this grant have not been provided due to insignificance.


The Company recorded stock option expense totaling $431,000$344,000 and $377,000$431,000 for the three-month periods ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The Company recorded stock option expense totaling $1,056,000$1,033,000 and $1,131,000$1,056,000 for the nine
-
months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The additional disclosure requirements under authoritative accounting guidance have been omitted due to the amounts being insignificant.
On April 25, 2017, upon
re-election
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non-employee
directors and were expensed over the period from the grant date to April 24, 2018, the date of the next annual shareholders’ meeting at which these directors’ term expired.
On April 24, 2018, upon
re-election
of nine of the existing directors, 21,420 restricted shares with a total value of $523,000$540,000 were granted to these
non-employee
directors and were expensed over the period from grant date to April 23, 2019, the date of the next annual shareholders’ meeting at which the directors’ term expired. On April 23, 2019, upon
re-election
of nine of the existing directors and two new directors, 21,714 restricted shares with a total value of $660,000 were granted to these
non-employee
directors and was expensed over the period from the grant date to April 28, 2020, the
date of the
 next annual
shareholders’ meeting at which the directors’ term expired. On January 28, 2020, upon the election of a new director, 434 restricted shares with a total value of $15,000 were granted to this
non-employee
director and was expensed over the period from the grant date to April 28, 2020, the
date of the
next annual shareholders’ meeting at which the director term expired. On April 28, 2020, upon the
re-election
of ten of the existing directors, 21,560 restricted shares with a total value of $600,000 were granted to these
non-employee
directors and will be expensed over the period from the grant date to April 28, 2020,27, 2021, the Company’s next annual shareholders’ meeting at which the directors’ term expires. The Company recorded director expense related to these restricted share grants of $185,000$150,000 and $135,000$185,000 for the three-month periods ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The Company recorded director expense related to these restricted stock grants of $455,000$485,000 and $425,000$455,000 for the nine
-
months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.
On October 27, 2015, the Company granted 62,546 restricted shares with a total value of $1,060,000 to certain officers that
were
expensed over the vesting period of three years. On October 25, 2016, the Company granted 30,810 restricted stock shares with a total value of $560,000 to certain officers that
are
being expensed over the vesting period of three years. On October 24, 2017, the Company granted 28,382 restricted shares with a total value of $655,000 to certain officers that
are
being expensed over the vesting period of one to three years. On October 23, 2018, the Company granted 52,042 restricted shares with a total value of $1,440,000 to certain officers that
are
being
expensed over a threethree-year-year vesting period. On June 26, 2019, the Company granted 23,428 restricted shares with a total value of $695,000 to certain officers tha
tthat are b
eingbeing expensed over the vesting period of three years. On October 22, 2019, the Company granted 22,188 restricted shares with a total value of $785,000 to certain officers that
will be
expensed over a three-year vesting period. On January 28, 2020, the Company granted 2,979 restricted shares with a total value of $103,000 to certain officers that will be expensed over a three-year vesting period. On May 18, 2020, the Company granted 7,176 restricted shares with a total value of $200,000 to an officer that will be expensed over a three-year vesting period. The Company recorded restricted stock expense for officers of $248,000$419,000 and $175,000$248,000 for the three-month periods ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The Company recorded restricted stock expense for officers of $661,000$1,016,000 and $501,000$661,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.
Note 119 - Pension Plan
The Company’sCompany had a defined benefit pension plan that was frozen effective January 1, 2004, whereby no new participants were added to the planPlan and no additional years of service were accrued to participants. The pension plan covered substantially all of the Company’s employees at the time. The benefits for each employee were based on years of service and a percentage of the employee’s qualifying compensation during the final years of employment. The Company’s funding policy was and is to contribute annually the amount necessary to satisfy the Internal Revenue Service’s funding standards. As a result of its evaluation of its funding status, the Company made 0 contribution in 2018, and has 0t made a contribution through September 30, 2019.
In December 2018, due to the rising interest rate environment, the Company determined it was in the best interest of its shareholders to settlework toward terminating its pension obligation to its retiree group in payout,obligation. The Company annuitized approximately 53% of the pension benefit obligation onat that date,time and recorded a loss on settlement totaling $1,546,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018. In 2019, the Company madecontinued to take steps to completely settle and terminate its remaining pension obligation and recorded loss associated with the final termination of $2,673,000. The loss incurred included unrealized loss previously recorded in other comprehensive income and refunding to remaining participants for funding balance overages offset by a decisiongain on hedging instrument entered into to terminate and settleminimize interest rate movement during the remaining obligationtermination period. At December 31, 2019, all balances in itsthe pension plan with an effective termination date of
June
were zero and the Company’s obligation has been extinguished. For the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2019, following which date the Company is obligated to settle the Company’s remaining obligations of the plan upon receipt of regulatory approval. Final settlement of the Company’s remaining obligation under the plan is expected to be made in the fourth quarter of 2019 or first quarter of 2020, subject to regulatory approval.recorded pension related expense totaling $31,000 and $973,000, respectively.

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In addition, the Company had a multiple employer pension plan related to its acquisition of Orange Savings Bank in 2013. This plan was likewise frozen. During the first quarter of 2019, the Company made a decision to remove this plan from the multiple employer plan and merge it into the Company’s existing pension plan. The Company recorded $900,000 in pension merger expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 in connection with this merger of the Orange pension plan. In May 2019, the Company assumed the Orange pension obligation of $2,740,000 and received related assets totaling $1,829,000.
Net periodic benefit costs totaling $31,000 and $65,000 were recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Net periodic benefit costs totaling $973,000 and $177,000 were recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which includes the Orange pension merger costs discussed above.
Note 1210 - Fair Value Disclosures
The authoritative accounting guidance for 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. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact, and (iv) willing to transact.
The authoritative accounting guidance requires the use of valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement costs). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied.    Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the
asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. In that regard, the authoritative guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest
priority
to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
 
Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
 

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Level 3 Inputs – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.
A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.
In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.
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Securities classified as
available-for-sale
and trading are
reported
at fair value utilizing Level 1 and Level 2 inputs. For
these
securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include market spreads, cash flows, the United States Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, dealer quotes, market consensus prepayments speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other items.
See notes 64 and 75 related to the determination of fair
value
for loans
held-for-sale,
IRLCs
and
forward mortgage-backed securities trades.
There were no0 transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 or Level 2 and Level 3 during the three and nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.
The following table summarizes the Company’s
available-for-sale
securities, loans
held-for-sale,
and derivatives which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):
September
 30, 20192020
                 
 
Level 1
Inputs
  
Level 2
Inputs
  
Level 3
Inputs
  
Total Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale
investment securities:
            
U.S. Treasury securities
 $
  
10,021
  $
—  
  $
  —  
  $
10,021
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  
—  
   
1,242,197
   
—  
   
1,242,197
 
Corporate bonds
  
—  
   
229
   
—  
   
229
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  
—  
   
1,623,380
   
—  
   
1,623,380
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
  
—  
   
516,828
   
—  
   
516,828
 
Other securities
  
4,501
   
   
—  
   
4,501
 
                 
Total
 $
14,522
  $
  
3,382,634
  $
—  
  $
  
3,397,156
 
Loans
held-for-sale
 $
—  
  $
39,735
  $
—  
  $
39,735
 
IRLCs
 $
—  
  $
1,320
  $
—  
  $
1,320
 
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
 $
—  
  $
41
  $
—  
  $
41
 
 
 
  
Level 1
Inputs
 
  
Level 2
Inputs
 
  
Level 3
Inputs
 
  
Total Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale
investment securities:
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  $—     $2,367,489   $—     $2,367,489 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   —      1,509,054    —      1,509,054 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   —      550,168    —      550,168 
Other securities
   4,569    —      —      4,569 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 4,569   $
 
4,426,711   $—     $
 
4,431,280 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Loans
held-for-sale
  $—     $94,666   $—     $94,666 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
IRLCs
  $—     $5,967   $—     $5,967 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
  $(872  $—     $—     $(872
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 

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September
 30, 2019
 
  
Level 1
Inputs
 
  
Level 2
Inputs
 
  
Level 3
Inputs
 
  
Total Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale
investment securities:
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
U.S. Treasury securities
  $10,021   $—     $—     $10,021 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   —      1,242,197    —      1,242,197 
Corporate bonds
   —      229    —      229 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   —      1,623,380    —      1,623,380 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   —      516,828    —      516,828 
Other securities
   4,501    —      —      4,501 
Total
  $
 
14,522   $
 
3,382,634   $—     $
 
3,397,156 
Loans
held-for-sale
  $—     $39,735   $—     $39,735 
IRLCs
  $—     $1,320   $—     $1,320 
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
  $(41  $—     $—     $(41
September 30, 2018
December
 31, 2019
                 
 
Level 1
Inputs
  
Level 2
Inputs
  
Level 3
Inputs
  
Total Fair
Value
 
U.S. Treasury securities
 $
9,929
  $
—  
  $
  —  
  $
9,929
 
Obligations of U. S. government sponsored enterprises and agencies
  
—  
   
302
   
—  
   
302
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  
—  
   
1,191,887
   
—  
   
1,191,887
 
Corporate bonds
  
—  
   
450
   
—  
   
450
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  
—  
   
1,494,306
   
—  
   
1,494,306
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
  
—  
   
443,204
   
—  
   
443,204
 
Other securities
  
4,289
   
—  
   
—  
   
4,289
 
                 
Total
 $
  
14,218
  $
  
3,130,149
  $
—  
  $
  
3,144,367
 
                 
Loans
held-for-sale
 $
—  
  $
15,955
  $
—  
  $
15,955
 
                 
IRLCs
 $
—  
  $
715
  $
—  
  $
715
 
                 
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
 $
—  
  $
143
  $
—  
  $
143
 
                 
 
  
Level 1
Inputs
 
  
Level 2
Inputs
 
  
Level 3
Inputs
 
  
Total Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale
investment securities:
        
U.S. Treasury securities
  $
 
10,019   $—     $—     $10,019 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
   —      1,288,983      1,288,983 
Corporate bonds
   —      230    —      230 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   —      1,608,863    —      1,608,863 
Commercial
mortgage
-backed securities
   —      500,744    —      500,744 
Other securities
   4,478    —      —      4,478 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $14,497   $3,398,820   $—     $
 
3,413,317 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Loans
held-for-sale
  $—     $23,076   $—     $23,076 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
IRLCs
  $—     $886   $—     $886 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
  $(152  $—     $—     $(152
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
The following table summarize
s
the Company’s loans
held-for-sale
at fair value and the net unrealized gains as of the balance sheet dates
 show
n
below
(in thousands):
 
  
September 30,
 
  
December 31,
 
 
  
2020
 
  
2019
 
  
2019
 
Unpaid principal balance on loans
held-for-sale
  
$
91,091
 
  
$
38,647
 
  
$
22,340
 
Net unrealized gains on loans
held-for-sale
  
 
3,575
 
  
 
1,088
 
  
 
736
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Loans
held-for-sale
at fair value
  
$
94,666
 
  
$
39,735
 
  
$
23,076
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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The following table summarize the Company’s gains on sale
and fees
of mortgage loans for the three and nine
-
months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (in thousand):
 
  
Three-Months ended
September 30,
 
  
Nine-Months ended
September 30,
 
 
  
2020
 
  
2019
 
  
2020
 
  
2019
 
Realized gain on sale
and fees on
mortgage loans*
  
$
13,494
 
  
$
5,336
 
  
$
25,676
 
  
$
12,789
 
Change in fair value on loans
held-for-sale
and IRLCs
  
 
1,508
 
  
 
184
 
  
 
7,800
 
  
 
776
 
Change in 
forward mortgage-backed securities trades
  
 
226
 
  
 
213
 
  
 
(720
  
 
363
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total gain on sale of mortgage loans
  
$
15,228
 
  
$
5,733
 
  
$
32,756
 
  
$
13,928
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
*
This includes gains on loans
held-for-sale
carried under the fair value method and
lower
of
cost
or
market.
NaN residential mortgage loans
held-for-sale
were 90 days or more past due or considered impaired as of September 30, 2020 or 2019, or December 31, 20182019. NaN significant credit losses were recognized on residential mortgage loans
held-for-sale
                 
 
Level 1
Inputs
  
Level 2
Inputs
  
Level 3
Inputs
  
Total Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale
investment securities:
            
U.S. Treasury securities
 $
9,962
  $
—  
  $
  —  
  $
9,962
 
Obligations of U. S. government sponsored enterprises and agencies
  
—  
   
301
   
—  
   
301
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  
—  
   
1,257,871
   
—  
   
1,257,871
 
Corporate bonds
  
—  
   
450
   
—  
   
450
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
  
—  
   
1,454,545
   
—  
   
1,454,545
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
  
—  
   
431,300
   
—  
   
431,300
 
Other securities
  
4,348
   
—  
   
—  
   
4,348
 
                 
Total
 $
14,310
  $
  
3,144,467
  $
—  
  $
  
3,158,777
 
                 
Loans
held-for-sale
 $
—  
  $
19,185
  $
—  
  $
19,185
 
                 
IRLCs
 $
—  
  $
765
  $
—  
  $
765
 
                 
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
 $
—  
  $
(403
) $
—  
  $
(403
)
                 
for the
three and
 
nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
Certain financial assets and
financial
liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).
Impaired loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral less selling costs if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 2 inputs based on observable market data. At September 30, 2019,2020, impaired loans with a carrying value of $15,274,000$20,583,000 were reduced by specific valuation reserves totaling $4,194,000$3,241,000 resulting in a net fair value of $11,080,000. The Company also had impaired loans of $
10,443
,000 with no specific valuation reserve at September 30, 2019, due to the loans carrying value generally being lower than the value of the collateral associated with the loan.
$17,342,000.


Certain
non-financial
assets and
non-financial
liabilities measured at fair value on a
non-recurring
basis include other real estate owned,
goodwill
and other intangible assets and other
non-financial
long-lived assets.
Non-financial
assets measured at fair value on a
non-recurring
basis during the three months and nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 20192020 and 20182019 include other real estate owned which, subsequent to their initial transfer to other real estate owned from loans, were
re-measured
at fair value through a write-down included in gain (loss) on sale of foreclosed assets. During the reported periods, all fair value measurements for foreclosed assets utilized Level 2 inputs based on observable market data, generally third-party appraisals, or Level 3 inputs based on customized discounting criteria. These appraisals are evaluated individually and discounted as necessary due to the age of the appraisal, lack of comparable sales, expected holding periods of property or special use type of the property. Such discounts vary by appraisal based on the above factors but generally range from 5% to 25% of the appraised value.
Re-evaluation
of other real estate owned is performed at least annually as required by regulatory guidelines or more often if particular circumstances arise.
The following table presents There were no other real estate owned properties that were
re-measured
subsequent to their initial transfer to other real estate owned (dollars in thousands):
         
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2019
  
2018
 
Carrying value of other real estate owned prior to
re-measurement
 $
 
 
—  
  $
—  
 
Write-downs included in gain (loss) on sale of other real estate owned
  
—  
   
—  
 
         
Fair value
 $
—  
  $
—  
 
         
    
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2019
  
2018
 
Carrying value of other real estate owned prior to
re-measurement
 $
 
—  
  $
526
 
Write-downs included in gain (loss) on sale of other real estate owned
  
—  
   
(126
)
         
Fair value
 $
—  
  $
400
 
         
during the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
At September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, other real estate owned totaled $157,000, $1,329,000 $593,000 
and $448,000,
$982,000, respectively.
The Company is required under current authoritative accounting guidance to disclose the
estimated
fair value of their financial instrument assets and liabilities including those subject to the requirements discussed above. For the Company, as for most financial institutions, substantially all of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments. Many of the Company’s financial instruments, however, lack an available trading market as characterized by a willing buyer and willing seller engaging in an exchange transaction.


The estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments have been
determined
by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
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In addition, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates that must be made given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments. This lack of uniform valuation methodologies also introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.
Cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits and time deposits in banks and accrued interest receivable and payable are liquid in nature and considered Levels 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Financial instruments with stated maturities have been valued using a present value discounted cash flow with a discount rate approximating current market for similar assets and liabilities and are considered Levels 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Financial instrument liabilities with no stated maturities have an estimated fair value equal to both the amount payable on demand and the carrying value and are considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
The carrying value and the estimated fair value of the Company’s contractual
off-balance-sheet
unfunded lines of credit, loan commitments and letters of credit, which are generally priced at market at the time of funding, are not material.

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The estimated fair values and carrying values of all financial instruments under current authoritative guidance were as follows (in thousands).
                             
 
September 30,
  
December 31,
   
 
2019
  
2018
  
2018
   
 
Carrying
Value
  
Estimated
Fair Value
  
Carrying
Value
  
Estimated
Fair Value
  
Carrying
Value
  
Estimated
Fair Value
  
Fair Value
Hierarchy
 
Cash and due from banks
 $
198,855
  $
198,855
  $
164,998
  $
164,998
  $
207,835
  $
207,835
   
Level 1
 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
  
31,410
   
31,410
   
34,511
   
34,511
   
40,812
   
40,812
   
Level 1
 
Interest-bearing time deposits in banks
  
—  
   
—  
   
1,458
   
1,458
   
1,458
   
1,458
   
Level 2
 
Available-for-sale
securities
  
3,397,156
   
3,397,156
   
3,144,367
   
3,144,367
   
3,158,777
   
3,158,777
   
Levels 1 and 2
 
Loans held for investment
  
4,048,427
   
4,068,755
   
3,816,169
   
3,857,059
   
3,902,434
   
3,947,391
   
Level 3
 
Loans held for sale
  
40,499
   
40,542
   
18,496
   
18,517
   
21,672
   
21,779
   
Level 2
 
Accrued interest receivable
  
29,606
   
29,606
   
28,990
   
28,990
   
36,765
   
36,765
   
Level 2
 
Deposits with stated maturities
  
428,192
   
429,522
   
450,667
   
450,409
   
442,161
   
441,727
   
Level 2
 
Deposits with no stated maturities
  
5,969,491
   
5,969,491
   
5,694,615
   
5,694,615
   
5,738,228
   
5,738,228
   
Level 1
 
Borrowings
  
400,155
   
400,155
   
380,760
   
380,760
   
468,706
   
468,706
   
Level 2
 
Accrued interest payable
  
746
   
746
   
303
   
303
   
408
   
408
   
Level 2
 
IRLCs
  
1,320
   
1,320
   
715
   
715
   
765
   
765
   
Level 2
 
Forward mortgage backed securities trades
  
41
   
41
   
143
   
143
   
(403
)  
(403
)  
Level 2
 
 
   September 30,   December 31,      
   2020   2019   2019      
   Carrying
Value
   Estimated
Fair Value
   Carrying
 
Value
   Estimated
Fair Value
   Carrying
 
Value
   Estimated
Fair Value
     Fair Value
Hierarchy
Cash and due from banks
  $175,088   $175,088   $198,855   $198,855   $231,534   $231,534     Level 1
Federal 
funds sold
   —      —      —      —      3,150    3,150     Level 1
Interest-bearing demand deposits in banks
   58,933    58,933    31,410    31,410    47,920    47,920     Level 1
Available-for-sale securities
4,431,2804,431,2803,397,1563,397,1563,413,3173,413,317    
Levels
 
1 and 2
Loans held-for-investment, net of allowance for loan losses
   5,217,641    5,212,972    4,048,427    4,068,755    4,142,470    4,209,826     Level 3
Loans
 
held
-
for
-
sale
   101,055    101,480    40,499    40,542    28,228    28,343     Level 2
Accrued interest receivable
   39,804    39,804    29,606    29,606    36,894    36,894     Level 2
Deposits with stated maturities
   469,978    472,193    428,192    429,522    420,013    421,397     Level 2
Deposits with no stated maturities
   7,824,910    7,824,910    5,969,491    5,969,491    6,183,793    6,183,793     Level 1
Borrowings
   503,163    503,163    400,155    400,155    381,356    381,356     Level 2
Accrued interest payable
   485    485    746    746    628    628     Level 2
IRLCs
   5,967    5,967    1,320    1,320    886    886     Level 2
Forward mortgage-backed securities trades
   (872   (872   (41   (41   (152   (152    Level 1
Note 13—Recently Issued Authoritative Accounting Guidance
Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers
.” ASU
2014-09
implemented a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that supersedes substantially all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity applies the following steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. ASU
2015-4
“Revenue from Contracts with Customers – Deferral of the Effective Date” deferred the effective date of ASU
2014-09
by one year and as a result, the new standard became effective in the first quarter of 2018. The Company’s revenue is comprised of net interest income on financial assets and financial liabilities, which is explicitly excluded from the scope of ASU
2014-09,
and
non-interest
income. The adoption of the new standard in the first quarter of 2018 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements and no adjustment to opening retained earnings was recorded.

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ASU 2016-01, ASU 2016-01 “Financial Instruments – Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
.” ASU
2016-01,
among other things, (i) requires equity investments, with certain exceptions, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, (ii) simplified the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, (iii) eliminated the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet, (iv) required public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, (v) required an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments, (vi) required separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements and (vii) clarified that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to
available-for-sale
securities. ASU
2016-1
became effective for the Company on January 1, 2018 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
ASU 2016-02, “Leases
.” ASU
2016-02
amended current lease accounting to require lessees to recognize (i) a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis, and (ii) a
right-of-use
asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. ASU
2016-02
does not significantly change lease accounting requirements applicable to lessors; however, certain changes were made to align, where necessary, lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model. The amended guidance became effective in the first quarter of 2019 and required transition using a modified retrospective approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company evaluated the provisions of the new lease standard and, due to the small dollar amounts and number of lease agreements, the effect for the Company on January 1, 2019 was not significant.
ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses
.” ASU
2016-13
implements a comprehensive change in estimating the allowances for loan losses from the current model of losses inherent in the loan portfolio to a current expected credit loss model that generally is expected to result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses. ASU
2016-13
requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts and requires enhanced disclosures related to the significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization’s portfolio. In addition, ASU
2016-13
amends the accounting for credit losses on
available-for-sale
debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU
2016-13
will be effective for the Company as of January 1, 2020. The Company has formed a working group comprised of individuals from various functional areas including credit, risk management, finance and information technology, among others to assist in the implementation of ASU
2016-13.
The Company is completing its implementation plan that includes assessment of processes, portfolio segmentation, data validation, model development and internal controls. Additionally, the Company is working with a third-party vendor to assist with implementation and model development. The Company continues to evaluate the potential impact of ASU
2016-13
on the Company’s financial statements, but expects that the impact of adoption will be significantly influenced by the composition, characteristics and quality of our loan and securities portfolios as well as the prevailing economic conditions and forecasts as of the adoption date.
ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other
.” ASU
2017-04
will amend and simplify current goodwill impairment testing to eliminate Step 2 from the current provisions. Under the new guidance, an entity should perform the goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if a quantitative impairment test is necessary. ASU
2017-04
will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2020 and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.


ASU 2018-02, “Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income: Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.”
ASU
2018-02
was issued to address the income tax accounting treatment of the stranded tax effects within other comprehensive income due to the prohibition of backward tracing due to an income tax rate change that was initially recorded in other comprehensive income. This issue came about from the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017 that changed the Company’s income tax rate from 35% to 21%. The ASU changed current accounting whereby an entity may elect to reclassify the stranded tax effect from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The ASU was effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2018 although early adoption was permitted. The Company early adopted ASU
2018-02
in the first quarter of 2018 and reclassified its stranded tax debit of $5,759,000 within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings.
ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
” eliminates the requirements to disclose the amount and reason for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value methodology, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU
2018-13
requires an entity to disclose relevant quantitative information used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU
2018-13
will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2020 and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Note 14
Acquisition and Proposed11 - Acquisition
On October 12, 2017,September 19, 2019, we entered into an agreement and plan of reorganization to acquire CommercialTB&T Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly ownedwholly-owned bank subsidiary, Commercial StateThe Bank Kingwood,& Trust of Bryan/College Station, Texas. On January 1, 2018,2020, the transaction was completed. Pursuant to the agreement, we issued 1,289,3716,275,574 shares of the Company’s common stock in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of CommercialTB&T Bancshares, Inc. In addition, CommercialTBT Bancshares, Inc. made a $22,075,000$1,920,000 special dividend to its shareholders prior to closing of the transaction, which was increased for the amount by which Commercial Bancshares, Inc.’s consolidated shareholders’ equity as of January 1, 2018 exceeded $42,402,000, after certain adjustments per the merger agreement.transaction.
At closing, Commerciala wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company merged into TB&T Bancshares, Inc. and immediately thereafter TB&T Bancshares, Inc. was merged into the Company and Commercial StateThe Bank Kingwood,& Trust of Bryan/College Station, Texas, was merged into First Financial Bank, National Association, Abilene, Texas,N.A., a wholly ownedwholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The primary purpose of the acquisition was to expand the Company’s market share around Houston.near the Houston market. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in goodwill include Commercial State Bank’stheir record of earnings, strong management and board of directors, strong local economic environment and opportunity for growth. The results of operations from this acquisition are included in the consolidated earnings of the Company commencing January 1, 2018.2020.


The following table presents the preliminary amounts recorded on the consolidated balance sheet on the acquisition date (dollars in thousands):
     
Fair value of consideration paid:
   
Common stock issued (1,289,371 shares)
 $
58,087
 
     
Fair value of identifiable assets acquired:   
Cash and cash equivalents
  
18,653
 
Securities
available-for-sale
  
64,501
 
Loans
  
266,327
 
Identifiable intangible assets
  
3,167
 
Other assets
  
15,375
 
     
Total identifiable assets acquired  
368,023
 
     
Fair value of liabilities assumed:   
Deposits
  
341,902
 
Other liabilities
  
(373
)
     
Total liabilities assumed
  
341,529
 
     
Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired
  
26,494
 
     
Goodwill resulting from acquisition
 $
31,593
 
     
 
Fair value of consideration paid:
  
Common stock issued (6,275,574 shares)
  $220,273 
  
 
 
 
Fair value of identifiable assets acquired:
  
Cash and cash equivalents
  $61,028 
Securities
available-for-sale
   93,967 
Loans
   447,702 
Identifiable intangible assets
   4,798 
Other assets
   25,377 
  
 
 
 
Total identifiable assets acquired
  $632,872 
  
 
 
 
Fair value of liabilities assumed:
  
Deposits
  $549,125 
Other liabilities
   5,397 
  
 
 
 
Total liabilities assumed
  $554,522 
  
 
 
 
Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired
   78,350 
  
 
 
 
Goodwill resulting from acquisition
  $141,923 
  
 
 
 
Goodwill recorded in the acquisition was accounted for in accordance with the authoritative business combination guidance. Accordingly, goodwill will not be amortized but will be tested for impairment annually. The goodwill recorded is not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
The fair value of total loans acquired was $266,327,000$447,702,000 at acquisition compared to contractual amounts of $271,714,000.$455,181,000. The fair value of purchased credit impaired loans at acquisition was $3,013,000$7,517,000 compared to contractual amounts of $3,806,000.$10,061,000. Additional purchased credit impaired loan disclosures were omitted due to immateriality. All other acquired loans were considered performing loans.
On September 19, 2019, we entered into an agreement
and 
plan of reorganization to acquire TB&T Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station. Pursuant to the agreement, we will issue 6,275,806 shares of the Company’s common stock in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of TB&T Bancshares, Inc. At June 30, 2019, The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station had gross loans totaling
$445,600,000, total deposits of $538,200,000 and total assets of $624,500,000. Pending regulatory and shareholder
approvals,
the acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020.

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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form
10-Q
contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this Form
10-Q,
words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “indicate,” “predict,” “project,” and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to our management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited, to those listeddiscussed in “Item
1A-
Risk Factors” in ourPart I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Part II, Item 1A of the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q
for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and the quarter ended June 30, 2020, in each case under the heading “Risk Factors,” and the following:
��
general economic conditions, including local, state, national and international, and the impact they may have on us and our customers;
effect of the coronavirus
(COVID-19)
on our Company, the communities where we have our branches, the state of Texas and the impact they may have on usUnited States, related to the economy and our customers;overall financial stability;
 
impact of reduction in interchange fees if assets exceed $10 billion;
 
government and regulatory responses to the
COVID-19
pandemic;
 
effect of severe weather conditions, including hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and droughts;
 
volatility and disruption in national and international financial and commodity markets;markets and oil and gas prices;
 
government intervention in the U.S. financial system including the effects of recent legislative, tax, accounting and regulatory actions and reforms, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the capital ratios of Basel III as adopted by the federal banking authorities and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act;
 
political instability;
 
the ability of the Federal government to address the national economy;
 
changes in our competitive environment from other financial institutions and financial service providers;
 
the effects of and changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”);
 
the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters;
 
the effect on our financial positions and results of operations from the change in accounting practices from the implementation of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses as it relates to our allowance for loan losses;
the effect of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) with which we and our subsidiaries must comply;
 
changes in the demand for loans;
 
fluctuations in the value of collateral securing our loan portfolio and in the level of the allowance for loan losses;
 
potential risk of environmental liability associated with lending activities;
 
the accuracy of our estimates of future loan losses;
 
the accuracy of our estimates and assumptions regarding the performance of our securities portfolio;
 
soundness of other financial institutions with which we have transactions;
 
inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations;
 
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changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
 
changes in commodity prices (e.g., oil and gas, cattle and wind energy);
 
our ability to attract deposits and increase market share;
 
changes in our liquidity position;
 
changes in the reliability of our vendors, internal control system or information systems;
 
cyber attacks on our technology information systems, including fraud from our customers and external third party vendors;
 
our ability to attract and retain qualified employees;
 
acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses;
 
the possible impairment of goodwill and other intangibles associated with our acquisitions;
 
consequences of continued bank mergers and acquisitions in our market area, resulting in fewer but much larger and stronger competitors;
 
greater than expected costs or difficulties related to expansion of operations, including branch openings, new product offerings and expansion into new markets;
 
changes in our organization, compensation and benefit plans;
 
acts of God, or ofpandemic, war or terrorism; and
 
our success at managing the risk involved in the foregoing items.


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Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of our management with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise (except as required by law).
Introduction
As a financial holding company, we generate most of our revenue from interest on loans and investments, trust fees, and service charges. Our primary source of funding for our loans and investments are deposits held by our subsidiary, First Financial Bank, National Association, Abilene, Texas.N.A. Our largest expense is salaries and related employee benefits. We usually measure our performance by calculating our return on average assets, return on average equity, return on average tangible equity, our regulatory leverage and risk-based capital ratios and our efficiency ratio, which is calculated net interest margin by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, and noninterest income.
The following discussion and analysis of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying footnotes included in Item 1 of this Form
10-Q
as well as those included in the Company’s 20182019 Annual Report on Form
10-K.
Coronavirus Update/Status
The coronavirus
(COVID-19)
pandemic has placed significant health, economic and other major pressures throughout the communities we serve, the state of Texas, the United States and the entire world. We have implemented a number of procedures in response to the pandemic to support the safety and well being of our employees, customers and shareholders that continue through the date of this report:
We have addressed the safety of our 78 branches and other locations, following the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control, and while the branches
have remained
open to customers, we have taken steps, and continue to evaluate, to push as much traffic and transactions as possible to our motor banks and our online services;
We 
have held
 executive meetings weekly or as needed to address issues that are changing rapidly;
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We moved our Annual Shareholders’ Meeting from a physical meeting to a virtual meeting;
Provided extensions and deferrals to loan customers effected by
COVID-19
provided such customers were not 30 days past due at December 31, 2019;
We chose to participate in the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that provided government guaranteed and forgivable loans to our customers. Through September 30, 2020, we completed approximately 6,500 loans and funded $703.73 million of such loans. We believe these loans and our participation in the program was good for our customers and the communities we serve; and
We chose to participate in the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program to provide ongoing loans for our customers. One loan has been funded as of September 30, 2020 under this program.
We continue to closely monitor this pandemic and continue to make changes to protect our employees and customers as we respond to the pandemic as this situation continues to evolve.

Critical Accounting Policies
We prepare consolidated financial statements based on U.S. GAAP and customary practices in the banking industry. These policies, in certain areas, require us to make significant estimates and assumptions.
We deem a policy critical if (1) the accounting estimate required us to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time we make the accounting estimate; and (2) different estimates that reasonably could have been used in the current period, or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, would have a material impact on the financial statements.
We deem our most critical accounting policies to be (1) our allowance for loan losses and our provision for loan lossesloss expense and (2) our valuation of securities. We have other significant accounting policies and continue to evaluate the materiality of their impact on our consolidated financial statements, but we believe these other policies either do not generally require us to make estimates and judgments that are difficult or subjective, or it is less likely they would have a material impact on our reported results for a given period. A discussion ofOur policy for (1) our allowance for loan losses and our provision for loan lossesloss expense and (2) our valuation of securities is included in note 5 and note 4, respectively,1 to our notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited) which begins on page 11.10. Additional detailed information is included in notes 4 and 5 to our notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited) and should be read in conjunction with this analysis.


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Stock Split
On April 23, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a
two-for-one
stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend with a record date of May 15, 2019 that was distributed oneffective June 3, 2019. All per share amounts in this report have been restated to reflect this stock split. An amount equal to the par value of the additional common shares to be issued pursuant to the stock split was reflected as a transfer from retained earnings to common shares in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and as of and for the nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 2019.
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Stock Repurchase
On March 12, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 4.00 million common shares through September 30, 2021. The stock buyback plan authorizes management to repurchase and Proposed retire the stock at such time as repurchases
are
considered beneficial to the Company and stockholders. Any repurchase of stock will be made through the open market, block trades or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Under the repurchase plan, there is no minimum number of shares that the Company is required to repurchase. Through September 30, 2020, the Company repurchased 324,802 shares totaling $8.01 million under this repurchase plan. Subsequent to September 30, 2020 and through November 4, 2020, no additional shares were repurchased.
Acquisition
On October 12, 2017,September 19, 2019, we entered into an agreement and plan of reorganization to acquire CommercialTB&T Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly ownedwholly-owned bank subsidiary, Commercial StateThe Bank Kingwood,& Trust of Bryan/College Station, Texas. On January 1, 2018,2020, the transaction closed.was completed. Pursuant to the agreement, we issued 1.296.28 million shares of the Company’s common stockshares in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of CommercialTB&T Bancshares, Inc. In addition, in accordance with the plan of reorganization, CommercialTB&T Bancshares, Inc. paid a special dividend totaling $22.08$1.92 million to its shareholders prior to the closing of this transaction. At the closing, KingwoodBrazos Merger Sub., Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, merged into CommercialTB&T Bancshares Inc., with CommercialTB&T Bancshares, Inc. surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Immediately following such merger, CommercialTB&T Bancshares, Inc. was merged into the Company and Commercial StateThe Bank Kingwood,& Trust of Bryan/College Station, Texas was merged into First Financial Bank, National Association, Abilene, Texas,N.A., a wholly ownedwholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The total purchase price exceeded the estimated fair value of the net of assets acquired by approximately $31.59$141.92 million and the Company recorded such excess as goodwill. The balance sheet and results of operations of CommercialTB&T Bancshares, Inc. have been included in the financial statements of the Company effective January 1, 2018.2020. See note 1411 to the consolidated financial statements on page 34 for additional information and disclosure.
Participation in PPP Loans
The Company elected to participate in the PPP loan program processing approximately 6,500 loans and funded $703.73 million. The Company received fees totaling approximately $26.26 million and incurred incremental direct origination costs of $3.62 million, both of which have been deferred and are being amortized over the shorter of the repayment period or 24 months, the contractual life of these loans. During the second and third quarters of 2020, the Company recognized $2.83 million each quarter of this net amount into interest income. At September 30, 2020, the Company had approximately $15.97 million in unrecognized deferred loan fees on PPP loans.
Status of New Accounting Standard for Allowance for Credit Losses
On September 19, 2019,January 1, 2020, ASU
2016-13
Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
, became effective for the we entered intoCompany which replaced the incurred loss methodology with an agreementexpected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology. The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables. It also applies to
off-balance
sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and plan of reorganization to acquire TB&T Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station. Pursuantother similar instruments). In addition, ASU
2016-13
made changes to the agreement, weaccounting for
available-for-sale
debt securities. One such change is to require credit losses to be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down on
available-for-sale
debt securities management does not intend to sell or believes that it is more likely than not they will issue 6.28 million shares of the Company’s common stock in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of TB&T Bancshares, Inc. At June 30, 2019, The Bank & Trust of Bryan/College Station had gross loans totaling $445.60 million, total deposits of $538.20 million and total assets of $624.50 million. Pending regulatory and shareholder approvals, the acquisition is expectedbe required to close in the first quarter of 2020.sell.

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On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed by the President of the United States that included an option for entities to delay the implementation of ASC 326 until the earlier of the termination date of the national emergency declaration by the President or December 31, 2020. The Company elected to delay its implementation of ASU
2016-13
and has calculated and recorded its provision for loan losses under the incurred loss model that existed prior to ASU
2016-13.
Prior to the CARES Act being signed and our decision to delay the implementation of CECL, we were completing our CECL implementation plan with our cross-functional working group, under the direction of our Chief Credit Officer along with our Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Lending Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The working group also included individuals from various functional areas including credit, risk management, accounting and information technology, among others. Our implementation plan included assessment and documentation of processes, internal controls and data sources; model development, documentation and validation; and system configuration, among other things. We contracted with a third-party vendor to assist us in the implementation of CECL. Had we completed the adoption and implementation of CECL, we believe our allowance for loan losses amount at January 1, 2020 would have been approximately $52.0 million. At December 31, 2019, our allowance for loan losses totaled $52.5 million under the incurred model. In addition, we have evaluated our expected credit losses for certain debt securities and other financial assets and do not expect these allowances to be significant. Additionally, the adoption and implementation of ASU
2016-13
is not expected to have a significant impact on our regulatory capital ratios.
As we continue to evaluate the provisions of ASU
2016-13
as of and for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2020, we have considered the following in developing our forecast and its effect on our future CECL calculations:
duration, extent and severity of
COVID-19;
utilization of unfunded commitments;
effects of government assistance;
unemployment and the corresponding effects on the economy;
volatility of oil and gas prices;
value of real estate; and
the effect of our TB&T Bancshares, Inc. acquisition on our combined loan portfolio.
We are unable as of the date of this report to provide an estimate of our allowance for loan losses under the CECL model as of September 30, 2020 and the provision for loan losses for the three and nine- months then ended.
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Results of Operations
Performance Summary
. Net earnings for the third quarter of 20192020 were $43.08$52.86 million up $3.03 million when compared with earnings of $40.05$43.08 million in the same quarter last year. Basic earnings per share were $0.32 for the third quarter of 2019, represented in 22.69% increase. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.37 for the third quarter of 2020 compared with $0.30$0.32 in the same quarter a year ago.
The return on average assets was 2.01% for the third quarter of 2020, as compared to 2.15% for the third quarter of 2019, as compared to 2.10% for the third quarter of 2018.2019. The return on average equity was 13.14% for the third quarter of 2020 as compared to 14.46% for the third quarter of 2019 as compared to 16.00%2019. The return on average tangible equity was 16.41% for the third quarter of 2018.2020 compared to 16.96% for the third quarter of 2019.
Net earnings for the nine-monthnine month period ended September 30, 20192020 were $123.42$143.56 million compared to $112.20$123.42 million for the same period in 2018.2019, representing a 16.31% increase. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the first nine months of 20192020 were $0.91$1.01 compared to $0.83$0.91 for the same period in 2018.2019.
The return on average assets was 2.10%1.91% for the first nine months of 2019,2020, as compared to 1.97%2.10% for the same period a year ago. The return on average equity was 14.67%12.46% for the first nine months of 20192020 as compared to 15.43%14.67% for the same period in 2019. The return on average tangible equity was 15.71% for the first nine months of 2018.2020 as compared to 17.36% a year ago.
Net Interest Income
. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets and interest expense on liabilities incurred to fund those assets. Our earning assets consist primarily of loans and investment securities. Our liabilities to fund those assets consist primarily of noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing deposits.
Tax-equivalent
net interest income was $74.21$92.38 million for the third quarter of 2019,2020, as compared to $71.67$74.21 million for the same period last year. The increase in 20192020 compared to 20182019 was largely attributable to the increase in interest earning assets.interest-earning assets primarily derived from our TB&T acquisition, an increase in investment securities held and the impact of the Company’s participation in the PPP loan program (see above). Average earning assets increased $381.25 million$2.33 billion for the third quarter of 20192020 over the same period in 2018.2019. Average loans and taxable
tax-exempt
securities increased $248.40 million$1.24 billion and $240.81$925.75 million, respectively, for the third quarter of 20192020 over the same quarter of 2018.
2019. Average
tax-exempt
securities decreased $80.93 million interest-bearing liabilities increased $1.21 billion for the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to the Company’s gradual shift away from
tax-exempt
securities due to the change in corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $110.89 million for the third quarter of 2019,2020, as compared to the same period in 2018.2019 primarily from our customers depositing their PPP loan amounts into our Bank, the TB&T acquisition and organic growth. The yield on earning assets increased ninedecreased 52 basis points while the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased 28decreased 54 basis points for the third quarter of 20192020 compared to the third quarter of 2018.2019.
Tax-equivalent
net interest income was $218.83$267.25 million for the first nine months of 2019,2020, as compared to $209.48$218.83 million for the same period last year. The increase in 20192020 compared to 20182019 was largely attributable to the increase in interest earning assets.assets primarily from our TB&T acquisition, an increase in investment securities held and the impact of the Company’s participation in the PPP loan program (see above). Average earning assets increased $253.45 million$2.01 billion for the first nine months of 20192020 over the same period in 2018.2019. Average loans and
tax-exempt
securities increased $239.64 million$1.05 billion and $132.13$560.39 million, respectively, for the first nine months of 20192020 over the first nine months of 2018.2019.
Average
tax-exempt
securities decreased $106.03 million interest-bearing liabilities increased $1.15 billion for the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to the Company’s gradual shift away from
tax-exempt
securities due to the change in corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $77.08 million for the first nine months of 2019,2020, as compared to the same period in 2018.2019 primarily from our customers depositing their PPP loan amounts into our Bank, the TB&T acquisition and organic growth. The yield on earning assets increased 22decreased 42 basis points while the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased 30decreased 39 basis points for the first nine months of 20192020 compared to the first nine months of 2018.2019.


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Table 1 allocates the change in
tax-equivalent
net interest income between the amount of change attributable to volume and to rate.
Table 1 - Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense (in thousands):
                         
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
2019 Compared to Three Months Ended
September 30, 2018
  
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 Compared to Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
 
 
Change Attributable to
  
Total
Change
  
Change Attributable to
  
Total
Change
 
 
Volume
  
Rate
 
Volume
  
Rate
 
Short-term investments
 $
(138
) $
51
  $
(87
) $
(157
) $
443
  $
286
 
Taxable investment securities
  
1,560
   
138
   
1,698
   
2,515
   
2,324
   
4,839
 
Tax-exempt
investment securities (1)
  
(764
)  
(620
)  
(1,384
)  
(2,979
)  
(1,072
)  
(4,051
)
Loans (1) (2)
  
3,343
   
2,305
   
5,648
   
9,348
   
9,499
   
18,847
 
                         
Interest income
  
4,001
   
1,874
   
5,875
   
8,727
   
11,194
   
19,921
 
Interest-bearing deposits
  
131
   
2,663
   
2,794
   
239
   
8,978
   
9,217
 
Short-term borrowings
  
(8
)  
544
   
536
   
(12
)  
1,373
   
1,361
 
                         
Interest expense
  
123
   
3,207
   
3,330
   
227
   
10,351
   
10,578
 
                         
Net interest income
 $
  3,878
  $
(1,333
) $
2,545
  $
8,500
  $
843
  $
9,343
 
                         
 
   
Three-Months Ended September 30,

2020 Compared to Three-Months
Ended September 30, 2019
  
Nine-Months Ended September 30, 2020

Compared to Nine-Months Ended

September 30, 2019
 
   
Change Attributable to
  
Total
Change
  
Change Attributable to
  
Total
Change
 
   
Volume
   
Rate
  
Volume
   
Rate
 
Short-term investments
  $949   $(1,269  $ (320)   $ 3,081   $(3,845  $ (764) 
Taxable investment securities
   24    (2,253  (2,229  4,531    (5,288  (757
Tax-exempt
investment securities (1)
   8,237    (2,575  5,662   15,235    (5,533  9,702 
Loans (1) (2)
   17,388    (8,124  9,264   43,301    (14,033  29,268 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
Interest income
   26,598    (14,221  12,377   66,148    (28,699  37,449 
Interest-bearing deposits
   1,908    (6,967  (5,059  4,746    (14,524  (9,778
Short-term borrowings
   202    (933  (731  1,450    (2,650  (1,200
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
Interest expense
   2,110    (7,900  (5,790  6,196    (17,174  (10,978
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
Net interest income
  $24,488   $(6,321 $18,167  $59,952   $(11,525 $48,427 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
(1) Computed on a
tax-equivalent
basis assuming a marginal tax rate of 21%.
(1)Computed on a
tax-equivalent
basis assuming a marginal tax rate of 21%.
(2)
Non-accrual
loans are included in loans.
The net interest margin for the third quarter of 20192020 was
3.94% 3.75%, a decrease of seven19 basis points from the same period in 2018.2019. The net interest margin for the first nine months of 20192020 was 3.97%3.81%, an increasea decrease of three16 basis points from the same period in 2018.2019. We continue to experience downward pressures on our net interest margin in 20192020 and 20182019 primarily due to (i) the change in the income tax rate from 35% to 21% from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its effect on our tax free municipal bonds and tax free loans, (ii) an extended period of fluctuating historically low levels of short-term interest rates and (iii)(ii) the flat to inverted yield curve currently being experienced in the bond market. We have been able to somewhat mitigate the impact of these lower short-term interest rates and the flat/inverted yield curve by establishing minimum interest rates on certain of our loans, improving the pricing for loan risk and minimizingreducing the rates paid on our interest-bearing liabilities. In March 2020, as the market experienced volatility, we took advantage of that volatility to purchase high quality municipal bonds at favorable
tax-equivalent
interest bearing liabilities.yields. The Federal Reserve increased rates 100 basis points in 2018 75 basis points in 2017 and 25 basis points in 2016 and 2015 but has recentlythen decreased rates by 5075 basis points during the third and fourth quarters of 2019 and then an additional 150 basis points in the first quarter of 2019.


Table2020, resulting in a current target rate range of Contentszero to 25 basis points. The Company’s participation in the PPP loan program
negatively
impacted the net interest margin from (i) the amortization of net deferred loan fees and (ii) the 1% loan rate.
The net interest margin, which measures
tax-equivalent
net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, is illustrated in Table 2.
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Table 2 - Average Balances and Average Yields and Rates (in thousands, except percentages):
                         
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2019
  
2018
 
 
Average
Balance
  
Income/
Expense
  
Yield/
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Income/
Expense
  
Yield/
Rate
 
Assets
                  
Short-term investments (1)
 $
64,471
  $
382
   
2.35
% $
91,495
  $
469
   
2.03
%
Taxable investment securities (2)
  
2,183,930
   
14,292
   
2.62
   
1,943,125
   
12,594
   
2.59
 
Tax-exempt
investment securities (2)(3)
  
1,132,279
   
10,075
   
3.56
   
1,213,212
   
11,459
   
3.78
 
Loans (3)(4)
  
4,094,235
   
57,417
   
5.56
   
3,845,836
   
51,769
   
5.34
 
                         
Total earning assets
  
7,474,915
  $
82,166
   
4.36
%  
7,093,668
  $
  76,291
   
4.27
%
Cash and due from banks
  
165,868
         
171,498
       
Bank premises and equipment, net
  
133,191
         
130,898
       
Other assets
  
68,519
         
63,094
       
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
  
174,005
         
175,048
       
Allowance for loan losses
  
(52,137
)        
(50,383
)      
                         
Total assets
 $
  7,964,361
        $
7,583,823
       
                         
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
                  
Interest-bearing deposits
 $
4,156,850
  $
7,123
   
0.68
% $
  4,035,174
  $
4,329
   
0.43
%
Short-term borrowings
  
388,235
   
830
   
0.85
   
399,026
   
294
   
0.29
 
                         
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  
4,545,085
  $
7,953
   
0.69
%  
4,434,200
  $
4,623
   
0.41
%
Noninterest-bearing deposits
  
2,180,200
         
2,123,612
       
Other liabilities
  
57,262
         
32,646
       
                         
Total liabilities
  
6,782,547
         
6,590,458
       
Shareholders’ equity
  
1,181,814
         
993,365
       
                         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $
7,964,361
        $
7,583,823
       
                         
Net interest income
    $
74,213
        $
71,668
    
                         
Rate Analysis:
                  
Interest income/earning assets
        
4.36
%        
4.27
%
Interest expense/earning assets
        
0.42
         
0.26
 
                         
Net interest margin
        
3.94
%        
4.01
%
                         
 
   
Three-Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2020
  
2019
 
   
Average
Balance
  
Income/
Expense
   
Yield/
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Income/
Expense
   
Yield/
Rate
 
Assets
         
Short-term investments (1)
  $225,113  $62    0.11 $64,471  $382    2.35
Taxable investment securities (2)
   2,187,547   12,063    2.21   2,183,930   14,292    2.62 
Tax-exempt
investment securities (2)(3)
   2,058,032   15,737    3.06   1,132,279   10,075    3.56 
Loans (3)(4)
   5,334,174   66,681    4.97   4,094,235   57,417    5.56 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total earning assets
   9,804,866  $94,543    3.84  7,474,915  $82,166    4.36
Cash and due from banks
   186,177      165,868    
Bank premises and equipment, net
   139,758      133,191    
Other assets
   98,261      68,519    
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
   319,059      174,005    
Allowance for loan losses
   (71,881     (52,137   
  
 
 
     
 
 
    
Total assets
  $10,476,240     $7,964,361    
  
 
 
     
 
 
    
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
         
Interest-bearing deposits
  $5,270,600  $2,064    0.16 $4,156,850  $7,123    0.68
Short-term borrowings
   482,555   99    0.08   388,235   830    0.85 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   5,753,155  $2,163    0.15  4,545,085  $7,953    0.69
Noninterest-bearing deposits
   3,016,700      2,180,200    
Other liabilities
   106,295      57,262    
  
 
 
     
 
 
    
Total liabilities
   8,876,150      6,782,547    
Shareholders’ equity
   1,600,090      1,181,814    
  
 
 
     
 
 
    
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $10,476,240     $7,964,361    
  
 
 
     
 
 
    
Net interest income
   $92,380     $74,213   
   
 
 
     
 
 
   
Rate Analysis:
         
Interest income/earning assets
      3.84     4.36
Interest expense/earning assets
      (0.09     (0.42
     
 
 
     
 
 
 
Net interest margin
      3.75     3.94
     
 
 
     
 
 
 

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Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine-Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2019
 
2018
   
2020
 
2019
 
 
Average
Balance
  
Income/
Expense
  
Yield/
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Income/
Expense
  
Yield/
Rate
   
Average
Balance
 
Income/
Expense
   
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Income/
Expense
   
Yield/
Rate
 
Assets
                  ��        
Short-term investments (1)
 $
93,997
  $
1,667
   
2.37
% $
106,294
  $
1,381
   
1.74
%  $269,704  $903    0.45 $93,997  $1,667    2.37
Taxable investment securities (2)
  
2,058,380
   
41,505
   
2.69
   
1,926,249
   
36,666
   
2.54
    2,283,064  40,748    2.38  2,058,380  41,505    2.69 
Tax-exempt
investment securities (2)(3)
  
1,175,863
   
31,968
   
3.62
   
1,281,892
   
36,019
   
3.75
    1,736,250  41,670    3.20  1,175,863  31,968    3.62 
Loans (3)(4)
  
4,037,243
   
166,987
   
5.53
   
3,797,602
   
148,140
   
5.22
    5,084,136  196,255    5.16  4,037,243  166,987    5.53 
                    
 
  
 
   
 
  
 
  
 
   
 
 
Total earning assets
  
7,365,483
   
242,127
   
4.40
%  
7,112,037
  $
222,206
   
4.18
%   9,373,154  $279,576    3.98 7,365,483  $242,127    4.40
Cash and due from banks
  
173,647
         
177,190
          188,241     173,647    
Bank premises and equipment, net
  
133,886
         
128,863
          139,600     133,886    
Other assets
  
65,525
         
61,941
          91,324     65,525    
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
  
174,264
         
171,623
          318,902     174,264    
Allowance for loan losses
  
(52,143
)        
(49,992
)         (64,742    (52,143   
                
 
     
 
    
Total assets
 $
  7,860,662
        $
  7,601,662
         $10,046,479     $7,860,662    
                
 
     
 
    
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
                           
Interest-bearing deposits
 $
4,165,735
  $
21,071
   
0.68
% $
4,083,292
  $
11,854
   
0.39
%  $5,104,096  $11,293    0.30 $4,165,735  $21,071    0.68
Short-term borrowings
  
391,680
   
2,230
   
0.76
   
397,045
   
869
   
0.29
    606,291  1,030    0.23  391,680  2,230    0.76 
                    
 
  
 
   
 
  
 
  
 
   
 
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  
4,557,415
   
23,301
   
0.68
%  
4,480,337
  $
12,723
   
0.38
%   5,710,387  $12,323    0.29 4,557,415  $23,301    0.68
Noninterest-bearing deposits
  
2,133,418
         
2,119,208
          2,714,173     2,133,418    
Other liabilities
  
44,994
         
30,063
          82,670     44,994    
                
 
     
 
    
Total liabilities
  
6,735,827
         
6,629,608
          8,507,230     6,735,827    
Shareholders’ equity
  
1,124,835
         
972,054
          1,539,249     1,124,835    
                
 
     
 
    
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $
7,860,662
        $
7,601,662
         $10,046,479     $7,860,662    
                
 
     
 
    
Net interest income
    $
218,826
        $
209,483
       $267,253     $218,826   
                 
 
     
 
   
Rate Analysis:
                           
Interest income/earning assets
        
4.40
%        
4.18
%      3.98     4.40
Interest expense/earning assets
        
0.43
         
0.24
       (0.17     (0.43
                   
 
     
 
 
Net interest margin
        
3.97
%        
3.94
%      3.81     3.97
                   
 
     
 
 
 
(1)
Short-term investments are comprised of Fed Fundsfederal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits in banks and interest-bearing time deposits in banks.
(2)
Average balances include unrealized gains and losses on
available-for-sale
securities.
(3)
Computed on a
tax-equivalent
basis assuming a marginal tax rate of 21%.
(4)
Non-accrual
loans are included in loans.
Noninterest Income
. Noninterest income for the third quarter of 20192020 increased to $28.67$38.58 million compared to $27.06$28.67 million in same period in 2018.2019. Mortgage related income increased to $15.23 million compared with $5.73 million in the same quarter a year ago due to a significant increase in the volume of loans originated driven by the lower rate environment and a strong housing market in Texas. The Company’s mortgage loan pipeline increased to $235.63 million as of September 30, 2020 when compared to $62.79 million at September 30, 2019. ATM, interchange and credit card fees increased to $8.64 million compared with $7.73 million in the same quarter last year, driven by continued growth in the number of debit cards issued as well as our TB&T acquisition. Trust fees were $7.05increased to $7.46 million in the third quarter of 20192020 compared with $7.29$7.05 million in the same quarter last year. The fair value of trustTrust assets managed increased to $6.36$6.95 billion, up 9.36% at September 30, 2020, from $5.75$6.36 billion a year ago; however, the income from the growth in assets was offset by a decrease of $447 thousand in Trust mineral fee and lease bonus income whenago. Service charges on deposits were $5.01 million compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to a decline in oil and gas volume. Real estate mortgage fees increased in the third quarter of 2019 to $5.73 million from $4.83with $5.63 million in the same quarter a year ago due to an increaseago. The decline in service charge revenue in 2020 when compared with 2019 has primarily been driven by lower overdraft fees in the volumecurrent year as a result of loans originated. ATM, interchangethe effects of the pandemic and credit card fees increased 2.59% to $7.73 million compared with $7.53 million in the same quarter last year due to continued growth in debit cards. Additionally, interest on loan recoveries totaled $575 thousand for the third quarter of 2019 compared to $199 thousand for the same period in 2018 due to the collection of a larger loan that had previously been on non-accrual and gains on the sale of assets totaled $235 thousand for the third quarter of 2019 compared to a $61 thousand loss in the same quarter in 2018.related stimulus programs.

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N
oninterestNoninterest income for the nine-monthnine month period ended September 30, 20192020 was $81.08 million, an increase of $4.12$104.23 million, compared to the same period in 2018. Trust fees were $21.06 million in the first nine months of 2019 compared with $21.27$81.08 million in the same period in 2018. The fair value of trust assets managed increased to $6.36 billion from $5.75 billion a year ago; however, the2019. Mortgage related income from the growth in assets was offset by a decrease of $896 thousand in Trust mineral fee and lease bonus income when compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to a decline in oil and gas volumes. Service charges on deposits increased to $16.18 million compared with $15.95 million in the same period last year primarily due to the continued growth in net new accounts. Real estate mortgage fees increased in the first nine months of 20192020 to $13.93$32.76 million when compared to $11.72$13.93 million in the same period a year ago due to ana significant increase in the volume of loans originated driven by the lower rate environment and additional income from the changea strong housing market in Texas. The Company’s mortgage loan pipeline increased to mandatory delivery (see notes 6 and 7$235.63 million as of September 30, 2020 when compared to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited) on pages 23 to 25).$62.79 million at September 30, 2019. ATM, interchange and credit card fees increased to $21.92$24.09 million compared with $21.57$21.92 million in the same period last year due todriven by continued growth in the number of debit cards. Additionally, interest on loan recoveries totaled $1.82 million forcards issued as well as our TB&T acquisition. Also included in noninterest income during the first nine months of 20192020 was a gain on sale of securities of $3.61 million compared to $607$728 thousand from the first nine months of 2019. Trust fees increased slightly to $21.86 million in the first nine months of 2020 compared with $21.06 million in the same period in 20182019. The fair value of Trust assets managed increased to $6.95 billion from $6.36 billion a year ago, but our revenue from oil and gas management decreased by $715 thousand due to the collection of certain larger loans that had previously been on non-accrual.decreased volumes in oil and gas production. Offsetting these increases was a $1.19 million decrease in gainsinterest on the sale of securities which totaled $728loan recoveries to $621 thousand for the first nine months of 20192020 compared to $1.35$1.82 million in the same period in 2019 due to the collection of a larger loan during the first nine months of 2019 that had previously been on nonaccrual. In addition, service charges on deposits decreased to $15.24 million compared with $16.18 million in the same period a year ago
. as a result of the effects of the pandemic and related stimulus programs.
ATM and interchange fees are charges that merchants pay to us and other card-issuing banks for processing electronic payment transactions. ATM and interchange fees consist of income from debit card usage, point of sale income for debit card transactions and ATM service fees. Federal Reserve rules applicable to financial institutions that have assets of $10 billion or more provide that the maximum permissible interchange fee for an electronic debit transaction is limited to the sum of 21 cents per transaction andplus 5 basis points multiplied by the value of the transaction. While we currently have assets under $10 billion, we are monitoringManagement has estimated the effectimpact of this reduction in per transaction fee income as we approachATM and interchange fees to approximate $14.00 million annually
(pre-tax)
once the Company reaches $10 billion. Federal Reserve requirements stipulate that these rules would go into effect on July 1
st
following the
year-end
in which a financial institution’s total assets exceeded $10 billion at December 31
st
. At September 30, 2020, the Company’s total assets exceeded the $10 billion threshold, due primarily to the effect of the Company’s participation in the PPP loan program and growth in deposits from related activities. Management continues to monitor the Company’s balance sheet levels and may utilize strategies to reduce the Company’s asset level.levels below $10 billion to mitigate the loss of debit card income.
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Table 3 - Noninterest Income (in thousands):
                         
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2019
  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
2018
  
2019
  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
2018
 
Trust fees
 $
7,051
  $
(240
) $
7,291
  $
21,057
  $
(208
) $
21,265
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
  
5,629
   
(61
)  
5,690
   
16,179
   
229
   
15,950
 
ATM, interchange and credit card fees
  
7,728
   
195
   
7,533
   
21,920
   
350
   
21,570
 
Real estate mortgage operations
  
5,733
   
899
   
4,834
   
13,928
   
2,210
   
11,718
 
Net gain on sale of
available-for-sale
securities
  
52
   
(6
)  
58
   
728
   
(618
)  
1,346
 
Net gain (loss) on sale of foreclosed assets
  
71
   
(13
)  
84
   
193
   
(8
)  
201
 
Net gain (loss) on sale of assets
  
235
   
296
   
(61
)  
241
   
393
   
(152
)
Interest on loan recoveries
  
575
   
376
   
199
   
1,815
   
1,208
   
607
 
Other:
                  
Check printing fees
  
55
   
1
   
54
   
143
   
(7
)  
150
 
Safe deposit rental fees
  
115
   
3
   
112
   
429
   
(7
)  
436
 
Credit life fees
  
184
   
63
   
121
   
798
   
189
   
609
 
Brokerage commissions
  
406
   
(16
)  
422
   
1,169
   
(117
)  
1,286
 
Miscellaneous income
  
835
   
117
   
718
   
2,481
   
501
   
1,980
 
                         
Total other
  
1,595
   
168
   
1,427
   
5,020
   
559
   
4,461
 
                         
Total Noninterest Income
 $
  28,669
  $
  1,614
  $
27,055
  $
  81,081
  $
  4,115
  $
76,966
 
                         
 
   
Three-Months Ended

September 30,
   
Nine-Months Ended

September 30,
 
   
2020
  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
2019
   
2020
   
Increase
(Decrease)
  
2019
 
Trust fees
  $7,461  $410  $7,051   $21,859   $802  $21,057 
Service charges on deposit accounts
   5,009   (620  5,629    15,242    (937  16,179 
ATM, interchange and credit card fees
   8,644   916   7,728    24,093    2,173   21,920 
Gain on sale and fees on mortgage loans
   15,228   9,495   5,733    32,756    18,828   13,928 
Net gain on sale of
available-for-sale
securities
   36   (16  52    3,610    2,882   728 
Net gain on sale of foreclosed assets
   19   (52  71    72    (121  193 
Net gain (loss) on sale of assets
   (2  (237  235    90    (151  241 
Interest on loan recoveries
   202   (373  575    621    (1,194  1,815 
Other:
         
Check printing fees
   55   —     55    177    34   143 
Safe deposit rental fees
   185   70   115    555    126   429 
Credit life fees
   130   (54  184    696    (102  798 
Brokerage commissions
   301   (105  406    1,020    (149  1,169 
Miscellaneous income
   1,307   472   835    3,435    954   2,481 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total other
   1,978   383   1,595    5,883    863   5,020 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total Noninterest Income
  $38,575  $9,906  $28,669   $104,226   $23,145  $81,081 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
Noninterest Expense
. Total noninterest expense for the third quarter of 20192020 was $48.91 million, an increase of $1.40$55.59 million, compared to $47.51$48.91 million in the same period of 2018.2019. An important measure in determining whether a financial institution effectively manages noninterest expense is the efficiency ratio, which is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income on a
tax-equivalent
basis and noninterest income. Lower ratios indicate better efficiency since more income is generated with a lower noninterest expense total. Our efficiency ratio for the third quarter of 20192020 was 47.54%42.45% compared to 48.12%47.54% for the same quarter in 2018.
2019.


Salaries, commissions and employee benefits expense for the third quarter of 20192020 totaled $28.55 million, an increase of $2.17$33.65 million, compared to $28.55 million the same period in 2018.2019. The increase over the prior year was primarily driven by (i) the TB&T acquisition, (ii) annual merit-based pay increases that were effective March 1, 2019.2020 and (iii) higher mortgage related commission. All other categories of noninterest expense for the third quarter of 20192020 totaled $20.36$21.94 million, downup from $21.13$20.36 million in the same quarter a year ago primarily due to a reduction of $555 thousand in FDIC insurance premiums resulting from credits from prior premiums paid.ago.
Total noninterest expense for the first nine months of 20192020 was $144.58$164.23 million, an increase of $2.14 million when compared to $142.45$144.58 million in the same period in 2018.2019. Our efficiency ratio for the first nine months of 20192020 was 48.21%44.21%, compared to 49.73%48.21% from the same period in 2018.2019. Management notes the reduction in the Company’s efficiency ratio during 2020 primarily resulted from the growth in the Company’s balance sheet and interest-earning assets as a result of the Company’s participation in the PPP loan program and the deferral of $3.62 million in noninterest expenses related to PPP loan origination costs during the second quarter of 2020.
Salaries, commissions and employee benefits expense for the first nine months of 20192020 totaled $94.11 million, compared to $83.37 million an increase of $3.93 million when compared to the same period in 2018.2019. The increase was primarily driven by (i) the TB&T acquisition, (ii) annual merit-based pay increases that were effective March 1, 20192020 and (iii) higher mortgage related commission and incentives offset by the recognitiondeferral of $900 thousand$3.62 million in pension expense resulting from the Company’s continued efforts to terminate its frozen defined benefits pension plan.
PPP loan origination costs. All other categories of noninterest expense for the first nine months of 20192020 totaled $70.13 million, compared to $61.22 million a decrease of $1.79 million when compared tofor the same period in 2018.2019. Included in other noninterest expenseexpenses in the first nine months period of 20182020 were technology contract termination and conversion related costs totaling $1.55$4.40 million related to the Commercial State BankTB&T acquisition.


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Table 4 - Noninterest Expense (in thousands):
                         
 
Three Months Ended September
30,
  
Nine Months Ended September
30,
 
 
2019
  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
2018
  
2019
  
Increase
(Decrease)
  
2018
 
Salaries
 $
22,197
  $
  2,123
  $
20,074
  $
62,440
  $
  2,807
  $
59,633
 
Medical
  
2,101
   
19
   
2,082
   
6,884
   
290
   
6,594
 
Profit sharing
  
1,520
   
(164
)  
1,684
   
4,895
   
(315
)  
5,210
 
Pension
  
31
   
(34
)  
65
   
73
   
(104
)  
177
 
401(k) match expense
  
668
   
20
   
648
   
2,094
   
102
   
1,992
 
Payroll taxes
  
1,354
   
82
   
1,272
   
4,365
   
161
   
4,204
 
Stock option and stock grant expense
  
679
   
127
   
552
   
1,717
   
85
   
1,632
 
                         
Total salaries and employee benefits
  
28,550
   
2,173
   
26,377
   
82,468
   
3,026
   
79,442
 
Loss from partial settlement of pension plan
  
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
900
   
900
   
—  
 
Net occupancy expense
  
2,830
   
(70
)  
2,900
   
8,372
   
(217
)  
8,589
 
Equipment expense
  
2,225
   
(404
)  
2,629
   
7,009
   
(539
)  
7,548
 
FDIC assessment fees
  
15
   
(555
)  
570
   
1,091
   
(677
)  
1,768
 
ATM, interchange and credit card expense
  
2,627
   
283
   
2,344
   
7,437
   
745
   
6,692
 
Professional and service fees
  
1,902
   
(272
)  
2,174
   
5,721
   
(892
)  
6,613
 
Printing, stationery and supplies
  
480
   
93
   
387
   
1,348
   
(137
)  
1,485
 
Operational and other losses
  
507
   
(474
)  
981
   
1,253
   
(599
)  
1,852
 
Software amortization and expense
  
1,767
   
374
   
1,393
   
5,147
   
714
   
4,433
 
Amortization of intangible assets
  
246
   
(33
)  
279
   
778
   
(271
)  
1,049
 
Other:
                  
Data processing fees
  
406
   
(34
)  
440
   
1,174
   
143
   
1,031
 
Postage
  
407
   
(31
)  
438
   
1,248
   
(29
)  
1,277
 
Advertising
  
907
   
(36
)  
943
   
2,669
   
(13
)  
2,682
 
Correspondent bank service charges
  
171
   
(20
)  
191
   
518
   
(71
)  
589
 
Telephone
  
918
   
40
   
878
   
2,841
   
125
   
2,716
 
Public relations and business development
  
838
   
72
   
766
   
2,353
   
175
   
2,178
 
Directors’ fees
  
524
   
100
   
424
   
1,469
   
156
   
1,313
 
Audit and accounting fees
  
357
   
(56
)  
413
   
1,282
   
(46
)  
1,328
 
Legal fees
  
356
   
144
   
212
   
938
   
113
   
825
 
Regulatory exam fees
  
298
   
(23
)  
321
   
881
   
(73
)  
954
 
Travel
  
364
   
54
   
310
   
1,239
   
164
   
1,075
 
Courier expense
  
221
   
15
   
206
   
611
   
(20
)  
631
 
Other real estate owned
  
37
   
17
   
20
   
109
   
3
   
106
 
Other miscellaneous expense
  
1,957
   
47
   
1,910
   
5,727
   
(545
)  
6,272
 
                         
Total other
  
7,761
   
289
   
7,472
   
23,059
   
82
   
22,977
 
                         
Total Noninterest Expense
 $
48,910
  $
1,404
  $
47,506
  $
144,583
  $
2,135
  $
142,448
 
                         
 
   
Three-Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine-Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2020
   
Increase
(Decrease)
  
2019
   
2020
   
Increase
(Decrease)
  
2019
 
Salaries and commissions
  $26,470   $4,273  $22,197   $72,443   $10,003  $62,440 
Medical
   2,461    360   2,101    7,442    558   6,884 
Profit sharing
   1,545    25   1,520    4,495    (400  4,895 
Pension
   —      (31  31    —      (73  73 
401(k) match expense
   840    172   668    2,576    482   2,094 
Payroll taxes
   1,570    216   1,354    5,100    735   4,365 
Stock option and stock grant expense
   763    84   679    2,049    332   1,717 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total salaries and employee benefits
   33,649    5,099   28,550    94,105    11,637   82,468 
Loss from partial settlement of pension plan
   —      —     —      —      (900  900 
Net occupancy expense
   3,193    363   2,830    9,321    949   8,372 
Equipment expense
   2,157    (68  2,225    6,242    (767  7,009 
FDIC assessment fees
   587    572   15    1,095    4   1,091 
ATM, interchange and credit card expense
   2,829    202   2,627    8,424    987   7,437 
Professional and service fees
   2,237    335   1,902    7,327    1,606   5,721 
Printing, stationery and supplies
   615    135   480    1,714    366   1,348 
Operational and other losses
   621    114   507    1,925    672   1,253 
Software amortization and expense
   2,265    498   1,767    6,299    1,152   5,147 
Amortization of intangible assets
   490    244   246    1,507    729   778 
Other:
          
Data processing fees
   367    (39  406    1,234    60   1,174 
Postage
   377    (30  407    1,062    (186  1,248 
Advertising
   248    (659  907    1,053    (1,616  2,669 
Correspondent bank service charges
   235    64   171    666    148   518 
Telephone
   912    (6  918    2,788    (53  2,841 
Public relations and business development
   548    (290  838    1,949    (404  2,353 
Directors’ fees
   547    23   524    1,783    314   1,469 
Audit and accounting fees
   565    208   357    1,779    497   1,282 
Legal fees
   339    (17  356    1,037    99   938 
Regulatory exam fees
   276    (22  298    829    (52  881 
Travel
   220    (144  364    732    (507  1,239 
Courier expense
   217    (4  221    634    23   611 
Other real estate owned
   18    (19  37    89    (20  109 
Other
   2,081    124   1,957    10,639    4,912   5,727 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total other
   6,950    (811  7,761    26,274    3,215   23,059 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total Noninterest Expense
  $55,593   $6,683  $48,910   $164,233   $19,650  $144,583 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
 
 

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Balance Sheet Review
Loans
. Our portfolio is comprised of loans made to businesses, professionals, individuals, and farm and ranch operations located in the primary trade areas served by our subsidiary bank. Real estate loans represent loans primarily for
1-4
family residences and commercial real estate. The structure of loans in the real estate mortgage area generally provides
re-pricing
intervals to minimize the interest rate risk inherent in long-term fixed rate loans. As of September 30, 2019,2020, total loans held for investment
held-for-investment
were $4.10$5.29 billion, an increase of $146.68 million,$1.10 billion, as compared to December 31, 20182019 balances. This increase is due primarily from our participation in the PPP loan program and our TB&T acquisition. As compared to December 31, 2018,2019, commercial loans decreased $8.31increased $632.02 million, agricultural loans increased $5.38decreased $9.67 million, real estate loans increased $110.21$464.23 million and consumer loans increased $39.41$12.13 million. Loans averaged $4.09$5.33 billion during the third quarter of 2019,2020, an increase of $248.40 million$1.24 billion from the prior year third quarter average balances. Loans averaged $4.04$5.08 billion during the first nine months of 2019,2020, an increase of $239.64 million$1.05 billion from the prior year nine-monthnine month period average balances.
Table 5 - Composition of Loans (in thousands):
             
 
September 30,
  
December 31,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2018
 
Commercial
 $
836,644
  $
773,924
  $
844,953
 
Agricultural
  
102,054
   
93,953
   
96,677
 
Real estate
  
2,749,552
   
2,614,929
   
2,639,346
 
Consumer
  
412,066
   
384,234
   
372,660
 
             
Total loans
held-for-investment
 $
4,100,316
  $
3,867,040
  $
3,953,636
 
             
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,

2019
 
   
2020
   
2019
 
Commercial
  $1,488,345   $836,644   $856,326 
Agricultural
   93,972    102,054    103,640 
Real estate
   3,287,605    2,749,552    2,823,372 
Consumer
   423,757    412,066    411,631 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total loans
held-for-investment
  $5,293,679   $4,100,316   $4,194,969 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
At September 30, 2019,2020, our real estate loans representrepresented approximately 67.06%62.10% of our loan portfolio and arewere comprised of (i)
1-4
family residence loans of 41.76%38.94%, (ii) commercial real estate loans of 29.46%29.54%, generally owner occupied, (iii) other loans, which includes ranches, hospitals and universities, of 12.66%14.76%, (iv) residential development and construction loans of 9.83%9.21%, which includes our custom and speculative home construction loans and (v) commercial development and construction loans of 6.29%7.55%.
Loans
Loans held for sale,
held-for-sale,
consisting of secondary market mortgage loans, totaled $101.06 million, $40.50 million, $18.50 million, and $21.67$28.23 million at September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. At September 30, 20192020 and 20182019 and December 31, 2018,2019, $6.39 million, $764 thousand $2.54 million and $2.49$5.15 million, respectively, are valued using the lower of cost or fair value method and the remaining amounts are valued under the fair value option method. See notes 6 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited) related to the change to mandatory delivery for sales in the secondary mortgage market on pages 23 through 25.
Asset Quality
. Our loan portfolio is subject to periodic reviews by our centralized independent loan review group as well as periodic examinations by bank regulatory agencies.the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”). Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in the judgment of management, the collectability of principal or interest under the original terms becomes doubtful. Nonaccrual, past due 90 days or more and still accruing, and restructured loans plus foreclosed assets were $43.05 million at September 30, 2020, as compared to $27.21 million at September 30, 2019 as compared to $26.86 million at September 30, 2018 and $29.63$25.77 million at December 31, 2018.2019. As a percent of loans
held-for-investment
and foreclosed assets, these assets were 0.81% at September 30, 2020, as compared to 0.66% at September 30, 2019 as compared to 0.69% at September 30, 2018 and 0.75%0.61% at December 31, 2018.2019. As a percent of total assets, these assets were 0.41% at September 30, 2020, as compared to 0.34% at September 30, 2019 as compared to 0.35% at September 30, 2018 and 0.38%0.31% at December 31, 2018.2019. We believe the level of these assets to be manageable and are not aware of any material classified credits not properly disclosed as nonperforming at September 30, 2019.
2020.

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Supplemental Oil and Gas Information
. As of September 30, 2019,2020, the Company’s exposure to the oil and gas industry totaled 2.97%2.58% of grosstotal loans
held-for-investment,
excluding PPP loans, or $122.91$118.57 million, up $9.37down $1.22 million from December 31, 20182019
year-end
levels, and consisted (based on collateral supporting the loan) of (i) development and production loans of 11.27%10.36%, (ii) oil and gas field servicing loans of 14.97%7.82%, (iii) real estate loans of 38.10%43.10%, (iv) accounts receivable and inventory of 2.33%1.48%, (v) automobile of 26.09%7.80% and (vi) other of 7.24%29.44%. The following oil and gas information is as of and for the quarters ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018:2019 (in thousands, except percentages):
             
 
September 30,
  
December 31,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2018
 
Oil and gas related loans
 $
  122,908
  $
  112,039
  $
  113,536
 
Oil and gas related loans as a % of total loans
  
2.97
%  
2.88
%  
2.86
%
Classified oil and gas related loans
 $
7,953
  $
4,861
  $
3,894
 
Non-accrual
oil and gas related loans
 $
519
  $
1,825
  $
1,048
 
Net charge-offs for oil and gas related loans
 $
—  
  $
—  
  $
—  
 
Allowance for oil and gas related loans as a % of oil and gas loans
  
2.87
%  
3.28
%  
3.23
%
 
   
September 30,
  
December 31,

2019
 
   
2020
  
2019
 
Oil and gas related loans, excluding PPP loans
  $118,567  $122,908  $119,789 
Oil and gas related loans as a % of total loans
held-for-investment,
excluding PPP loans
   2.58  3.00  2.86
Classified oil and gas related loans
  $26,823  $7,953  $7,041 
Nonaccrual
oil and gas related loans
   6,800   519   481 
Net charge-offs for oil and gas related
loans for quarter/year then ended
   —     —     —   
Allowance for oil and gas related loans as a % of oil and gas loans
   8.01  2.87  2.54
Supplemental
COVID-19
Industry Exposure.
In addition, at September 30, 2020, loan balances in the retail/restaurant/hospitality industries totaled $359.02 million or 7.82% of the Company’s total loans
held-for-investment,
excluding PPP loans. Classified and nonperforming loans for these industries combined at September 30, 2020, totaled $28.17 million and $5.69 million, respectively. Net charge-offs related to this portfolio totaled
 
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$26 thousand and $334 thousand for the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. Additional information related to the Company’s retail/restaurant/hospitality industries follows below (in thousands, except percentages):
 
   
September 30,
  
June 30,
 
   
2020
  
2020
 
Retail loans
  $229,386  $216,244 
Restaurant loans
   39,523   46,418 
Hotel loans
   63,273   51,957 
Other hospitality loans
   26,041   23,230 
Travel loans
   801   908 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total Retail/Restaurant/Hospitality loans, excluding PPP loans
  $359,024  $338,757 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Retail/Restaurant/Hospitality loans as a % of total loans
 held-for-investment
, excluding PPP loans
   7.82  7.45
Classified Retail/Restaurant/Hospitality loans
  $28,171  $15,837 
Nonaccrual Retail/Restaurant/Hospitality loans
   5,689   5,752 
Net Charge-Offs for Retail/Restaurant/Hospitality loans
   26   178 
Table 6 –
Non-accrual,
Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing, Restructured Loans and Foreclosed Assets (in thousands, except percentages):
             
 
September 30,
  
December 31,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2018
 
Non-accrual
loans*
 $
25,717
  $
25,587
  $
27,534
 
Loans still accruing and past due 90 days or more
  
104
   
88
   
1,008
 
Troubled debt restructured loans**
  
27
   
513
   
513
 
             
Nonperforming Loans
  
25,848
   
26,188
   
29,055
 
Foreclosed assets
  
1,364
   
671
   
577
 
             
Total nonperforming assets
  
27,212
  $
26,859
  $
29,632
 
             
As a % of loans and foreclosed assets
  
0.66
%  
0.69
%  
0.75
%
As a % of total assets
  
0.34
%  
0.35
%  
0.38
%
 
   
September 30,
  
December 31,

2019
 
   
2020
  
2019
 
Nonaccrual
loans*
  $42,673  $25,717  $24,582 
Loans still accruing and past due 90 days or more
   23   104   153 
Troubled debt restructured loans**
   25   27   26 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Nonperforming loans
   42,721   25,848   24,761 
Foreclosed assets
   331   1,364   1,009 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
Total nonperforming assets
  $43,052  $27,212  $25,770 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
As a % of loans
held-for-investment
and foreclosed assets
   0.81  0.66  0.61
As a % of total assets
   0.41   0.34   0.31 
 
*
Includes $5.98 million, $342 thousand $2.95 million and $827$251 thousand of purchased credit impaired loans as of September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.
**
Other troubled debt restructured loans of $4.48 million, $3.98 million $4.58 million and $3.84$4.79 million, whose interest collection, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, is doubtful are included in
non-accrual
loans at September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.
 
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We record interest payments received on
non-accrual
loans as reductions of principal. Prior to the loans being placed on
non-accrual,
we recognized interest income on impaired loans of approximately $395$151 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. If interest on these impaired loans had been recognized on a full accrual basis during the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, such income would have approximated $2.57$2.39 million. Such amounts for the 20192020 and 20182019 interim periods were not significant.


Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses
. The allowance for loan losses is the amount we determine as of a specific date to be appropriate to absorb probable losses on existing loans in which full collectability is unlikely based on our review and evaluation of the loan portfolio. For a discussion of our methodology, see note 51 to our notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited). The provision for loancredit losses was $9.00 million, including $1.50 million in provision for unfunded commitments for the third quarter of 2020, as compared to $450 thousand for the third quarter of 2019, as compared to $1.452019. The provision for credit losses was $27.55 million for the third quarter of 2018. The provision for loan losses was $2.02 million for the nine-monthnine month period ended September 30, 20192020 as compared to $3.87$2.02 million for the same period in 2018.2019. The continued provision for loan losses in 2019 and 20182020 reflects primarily the growthstress on our loan portfolio from the increase in unemployment and economic effects of the
COVID-19
pandemic and the loan portfolio.volatility of oil and gas prices. As a percent of average loans, net loan charge-offs were 0.03% for the third quarter of 2020, as compared to 0.04% for the third quarter of 2019, as compared to 0.05% for the third quarter of 2018.2019. As a percentage of average loans, net loan charge-offs were 0.04%0.07% for the first nine months of 2019,2020, as compared to 0.04% for the first nine months of 2018.2019. The allowance for loan losses as a percent of loans
held-for-investment
was 1.25%1.44% as of September 30, 2020, as compared to 1.27% as of September 30, 2019 as compared to 1.31% as of September 30, 2018 and 1.29%1.25% as of December 31, 2018. Included2019. In addition, management notes the acquisition of $455.18 million in Table 7 is further analysis of ourloans in the TB&T Bancshares, Inc. acquisition that were recorded at fair value, including credit considerations, with no corresponding allowance for loan losses.losses being recorded. The Company recorded a $7.65 million discount on the acquired loan portfolio at acquisition date and such amounts totaled $5.04 million at September 30, 2020.
Table 7 - Loan Loss Experience and Allowance for Loan Losses (in thousands, except percentages):
                 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2019
  
2018
  
2019
  
2018
 
Allowance for loan losses at
period-end
 $
51,889
  $
50,871
  $
51,889
  $
50,871
 
Loans held for investment at
period-end
 $
4,100,316
  $
3,867,040
  $
4,100,316
  $
3,867,040
 
Average loans for period
 $
4,094,235
  $
3,845,836
  $
4,037,243
  $
3,797,602
 
Net charge-offs/average loans (annualized)
  
0.04
%  
0.05
%  
0.04
%  
0.04
%
Allowance for loan
losses/period-end
loans
  
1.25
%  
1.31
%  
1.25
%  
1.31
%
Allowance for loan
losses/non-accrual
loans, past due 90 days still accruing and restructured loans
  
200.75
%  
194.25
%  
200.75
%  
194.25
%
 
   
Three-Months Ended

September 30,
  
Nine-Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2020
  
2019
  
2020
  
2019
 
Allowance for loan losses at
period-end
  $76,038  $51,889  $76,038  $51,889 
Loans
held-for-investment
at
period-end
   5,293,679   4,100,316   5,293,679   4,100,316 
Average loans for period
   5,334,174   4,094,235   5,084,136   4,037,243 
Net charge-offs/average loans (annualized)
   0.03  0.04  0.07  0.04
Allowance for loan
losses/period-end
loans
held-for-investment
   1.44  1.27  1.44  1.27
Allowance for loan
losses/non-accrual
loans, past due 90 days still accruing and restructured loans
   177.99  200.75  177.99  200.75
Interest-Bearing Demand Deposits in Banks.
At September 30, 2019,2020, our interest-bearing deposits in banks were $31.41$58.93 million compared to $35.97$31.41 million at September 30, 20182019 and $42.27$47.92 million at December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. At September 30, 2019,2020, interest-bearing deposits in banks included $30.97$58.56 million maintained at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and $437$369 thousand on deposit with the Federal Home Loan BankFHLB.
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Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity
Securities
. At September 30, 2019,2020, securities with a fair value of $3.40$4.43 billion were classified as securities
available-for-sale.
As compared to December 31, 2018,2019, the
available-for-sale
portfolio at September 30, 20192020
reflected (i) an increasea decrease in U.S. Treasury securities of $59 thousand,$10.02 million, (ii) a decreasean increase of $301 thousand in obligations of U.S. government sponsored enterprises and agencies, (iii) a decrease of $15.67 million$1.08 billion in obligations of states and political subdivisions, (iv)(iii) a decrease of $68$139 thousand in corporate bonds and other, and (v) an increase(iv) a decrease of $254.36$50.39 million in mortgage-backed securities. The shift to mortgage-backed securities from obligations of state and political subdivisions was due to the change in the federal income tax rate of 21% from 35% effective January 1, 2018.2018, although we have seen an increase in our purchases of state and political subdivisions bonds in the first nine months of 2020 due to favorable shifts in tax equivalent yields. Our mortgage related securities are backed by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC or are collateralized by securities backed by these agencies.
See note 42 to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited) for additional disclosures relating to the investment portfolio at September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018.2019.


Table 8 - Maturities and Yields of
Available-for-Sale
Securities Held at September 30, 20192020 (in thousands, except percentages):
                                         
 
Maturing
 
 
One Year
or Less
  
After One Year
Through
Five Years
  
After Five Years
Through
Ten Years
  
After
Ten Years
  
Total
 
Available-for-Sale:
 
Amount
  
Yield
  
Amount
  
Yield
  
Amount
  
Yield
  
Amount
  
Yield
  
Amount
  
Yield
 
U.S. Treasury securities
 $
10,021
   
2.52
% $
—  
   
—  
% $
—  
   
—  
% $
—  
   
—  
% $
10,021
   
2.52
%
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  
194,379
   
4.61
   
520,263
   
4.26
   
525,301
   
3.80
   
2,254
   
5.66
   
1,242,197
   
4.13
 
Corporate bonds and other securities
  
4,499
   
2.40
   
231
   
2.63
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
—  
   
4,730
   
2.41
 
Mortgage-backed securities
  
47,657
   
1.76
   
1,663,037
   
2.64
   
403,751
   
2.88
   
25,763
   
3.06
   
2,140,208
   
2.67
 
                                         
Total
 $
256,556
   
3.96
% $
2,183,531
   
3.03
% $
929,052
   
3.39
% $
28,017
   
3.27
% $
3,397,156
   
3.20
%
                                         
 
   
Maturing 
 by Contractual Maturity
 
   
One Year
or Less
  
After One Year
Through
Five Years
  
After Five Years
Through
Ten Years
  
After
Ten Years
  
Total
 
Available-for-Sale:
  
Amount
   
Yield
  
Amount
   
Yield
  
Amount
   
Yield
  
Amount
   
Yield
  
Amount
   
Yield
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
  $115,637    4.80 $669,407    4.03 $ 1,536,734    2.90 $ 45,711    2.24 $ 2,367,489    3.30
Mortgage-backed securities
   174,409    2.19   1,693,861    2.36   190,952    1.98   —      —     2,059,222    2.31 
Other securities
   4,569    1.96   —      —     —      —     —      —     4,569    1.96 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
  $ 294,615    3.21 $ 2,363,268    2.83 $1,727,686    2.80 $45,711    2.24 $4,431,280    2.84
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
All yields are computed on a
tax-equivalent
basis assuming a marginal tax rate of 21%. Yields on
available-for-sale
securities are based on amortized cost. Maturities of mortgage-backed securities are based on contractual maturities and could differ due to prepayments of underlying mortgages. Maturities of other securities are reported at the earlier of maturity date or call date.
As of September 30, 2019,2020, the investment portfolio had an overall tax equivalent yield of 3.20%2.84%, a weighted average life of 4.124.62 years and modified duration of 3.684.10 years.
Deposits
. Deposits held by our subsidiary bank represent our primary source of funding. Total deposits were $8.29 billion as of September 30, 2020, as compared to $6.40 billion as of September 30, 2019 as compared to $6.15 billion as of September 30, 2018 and $6.18$6.60 billion as of December 31, 2018.2019. Table 9 provides a breakdown of average deposits and rates paid for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively.
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Table 9 - Composition of Average Deposits (in thousands, except percentages):
                 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2019
  
2018
 
 
Average
Balance
  
Average
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Average
Rate
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
 $
2,180,200
   
—  
% $
2,123,612
   
—  
%
Interest-bearing deposits:
            
Interest-bearing checking
  
2,046,792
   
0.69
   
1,987,884
   
0.54
 
Savings and money market accounts
  
1,679,684
   
0.58
   
1,582,698
   
0.29
 
Time deposits under $100,000
  
184,843
   
0.79
   
197,713
   
0.24
 
Time deposits of $100,000 or more
  
245,531
   
1.15
   
266,879
   
0.52
 
                 
Total interest-bearing deposits
  
4,156,850
   
0.68
%  
4,035,174
   
0.43
%
                 
Total average deposits
 $
6,337,050
     $
6,158,786
    
                 
 
   
Three-Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2020
  
2019
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Average
Rate
  
Average
Balance
   
Average
Rate
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
  $3,016,700    —   $2,180,200    —  
Interest-bearing deposits:
       
Interest-bearing checking
   2,498,641    0.10   2,046,792    0.69 
Savings and money market accounts
   2,301,920    0.12   1,679,684    0.58 
Time deposits under $100,000
   193,991    0.35   184,843    0.79 
Time deposits of $100,000 or more
   276,048    0.81   245,531    1.15 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total interest-bearing deposits
   5,270,600    0.16  4,156,850    0.68
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total average deposits
  $8,287,300    $6,337,050   
  
 
 
    
 
 
   
Total cost of deposits
     0.10    0.45
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
   
Nine-Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2020
  
2019
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Average
Rate
  
Average
Balance
   
Average
Rate
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
  $2,714,173    —   $2,133,418    —  
Interest-bearing deposits:
       
Interest-bearing checking
   2,477,034    0.26   2,052,943    0.73 
Savings and money market accounts
   2,156,907    0.24   1,677,181    0.57 
Time deposits under $100,000
   196,627    0.49   188,210    0.68 
Time deposits of $100,000 or more
   273,528    0.96   247,401    1.01 
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total interest-bearing deposits
   5,104,096    0.30  4,165,735    0.68
  
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total average deposits
  $7,818,269    $6,299,153   
  
 
 
    
 
 
   
Total cost of deposits
     0.19    0.45
    
 
 
    
 
 
 
 

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Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2019
  
2018
 
 
Average
Balance
  
Average
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  
Average
Rate
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits
 $
2,133,418
   
—  
% $
2,119,208
   
—  
%
Interest-bearing deposits:
            
Interest-bearing checking
  
2,052,943
   
0.73
   
2,058,071
   
0.52
 
Savings and money market accounts
  
1,677,181
   
0.57
   
1,550,428
   
0.23
 
Time deposits under $100,000
  
188,210
   
0.68
   
211,418
   
0.21
 
Time deposits of $100,000 or more
  
247,401
   
1.01
   
263,375
   
0.43
 
                 
Total interest-bearing deposits
  
4,165,735
   
0.68
%  
4,083,292
   
0.39
%
                 
Total average deposits
 $
6,299,153
     $
6,202,500
    
                 
Borrowings.
Included in borrowings were federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and advances from the FHLB of $503.16 million, $400.16 million $380.76 million and $468.71$381.36 million at September 30, 20192020 and 20182019 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. Securities sold under repurchase agreements are generally with significant customers of the Company that require short-term liquidity for their funds for which we pledge certain securities that have a fair value equal to at least the amount of the borrowings. The average balance of federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and advances from the FHLB were $388.24$482.56 million and $399.03$388.24 million in the third quarterquarters of 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The weighted average interest rates paid on these borrowings were 0.85%0.08% and 0.29%0.85% for the third quarters of 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The average balances of federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and advances from the FHLB was $391.68$606.29 million and $397.05$391.68 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on these short-term borrowings was 0.76%0.23% and 0.29%0.76% for the first nine months of 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.
Capital Resources
We evaluate capital resources by our ability to maintain adequate regulatory capital ratios to do business in the banking industry. Issues related to capital resources arise primarily when we are growing at an accelerated rate but not retaining a significant amount of our profits or when we experience significant asset quality deterioration.
Total shareholders’ equity was $1.62 billion, or 15.33% of total assets at September 30, 2020, as compared to $1.21 billion, or 14.85% of total assets at September 30, 2019, as compared to $995.74 million or 13.15% of total assets at September 30, 2018 and $1.05$1.23 billion, or 13.62%14.85% of total assets at December 31, 2018.2019. Included in shareholders’ equity at September 30, 20192020 and 20182019 and December 31, 2018,2019 were $152.06 million, $73.52 million ($25.10) million and $4.17$67.51 million, respectively, in unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities
available-for-sale,
net of related income taxes. For the third quarter of 2019,2020, total shareholders’ equity averaged $1.18$1.60 billion, or 14.84%15.27% of average assets, as compared to $993.37 million,$1.18 billion, or 13.10%14.84% of average assets, during the same period in 2018.2019. For the nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 2019,2020, total shareholders’ equity averaged $1.12$1.54 billion, or 14.31%15.32%, as compared to $972.06 million$1.12 billion, or 12.79%14.31% of total assets during the same period in 2018.2019.
Banking regulators measure capital adequacy by means of the risk-based capital ratios and the leverage ratio under the Basel III regulatory capital framework and prompt corrective action regulations. The risk-based capital rules provide for the weighting of assets and
off-balance-sheet
commitments and contingencies according to prescribed risk categories. Regulatory capital is then divided by risk-weighted assets to determine the risk-adjusted capital ratios. The leverage ratio is computed by dividing shareholders’ equity less intangible assets by
quarter-to-date
average assets less intangible assets.


Beginning in January 2016,2015, under the Basel III regulatory capital framework, the implementation of the capital conservation buffer was effective for the Company starting at the 0.625% level and increasing 0.625% each year thereafter, until it reached 2.50% on January 1, 2019. The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and requires increased capital levels for the purpose of capital distributions and other payments. Failure to meet the amount of the buffer will result in restrictions on the Company’s ability to make capital distributions, including dividend payments and stock repurchases, and to pay discretionary bonuses to executive officers.
As of September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 2018,2019, we had a total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 21.14%21.82%, 20.34%21.14% and 20.61%21.13%, a Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 20.05%20.56%, 19.19%20.05% and 19.47%20.06%; a common equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets ratio of 20.05%20.56%, 19.19%20.05% and 19.47%20.06% and a leverage ratio of 12.58%11.65%, 11.57%12.58% and 11.85%12.60%, respectively. The regulatory capital ratios as of September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and December 31, 20182019 were calculated under Basel III rules. There is no threshold for well-capitalized status for bank holding companies.
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The regulatory capital ratios of the Company and Bank under the Basel III regulatory capital framework are as follows:
                         
 
Actual
  
Minimum Capital
Required-Basel III
Fully
Phased-In*
  
Required to be
Considered Well-
Capitalized
 
As of September 30, 2019:
 
Amount
  
Ratio
  
Amount
  
Ratio
  
Amount
  
Ratio
 
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
                  
Consolidated
 $
1,023,229
   
21.14
% $
508,149
   
10.50
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
905,495
   
18.75
% $
506,957
   
10.50
% $
482,816
   
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
                  
Consolidated
 $
970,532
   
20.05
% $
411,359
   
8.50
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
852,798
   
17.66
% $
410,394
   
8.50
% $
386,253
   
8.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
                  
Consolidated
 $
970,532
   
20.05
% $
338,766
   
7.00
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
852,798
   
17.66
% $
337,971
   
7.00
% $
313,830
   
6.50
%
Leverage Ratio:
                  
Consolidated
 $
970,532
   
12.58
% $
308,675
   
4.00
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
852,798
   
11.10
% $
307,442
   
4.00
% $
384,302
   
5.00
%
 
   
Actual
  
Minimum Capital
Required-Basel III
Fully
Phased-In*
  
Required to be
Considered Well-
Capitalized
 
As of September 30, 2020:
  
Amount
   
Ratio
  
Amount
   
Ratio
  
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
          
Consolidated
  $1,231,395    21.82 $592,680    10.50 $564,457    10.00
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $1,102,365    19.57 $591,382    10.50 $563,221    10.00
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
          
Consolidated
  $1,160,742    20.56 $479,788    8.50 $338,674    6.00
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $1,031,864    18.32 $478,738    8.50 $450,577    8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
          
Consolidated
  $1,160,742    20.56 $395,120    7.00  —      N/A 
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $1,031,864    18.32 $394,255    7.00 $366,094    6.50
Leverage Ratio:
          
Consolidated
  $1,160,742    11.65 $398,660    4.00  —      N/A 
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $1,031,864    10.39 $397,410    4.00 $496,763    5.00
 
*
At September 30, 2019,2020, the capital conservation buffer under Basel III has been fully
phased-in.
 
   
Actual
  
Minimum Capital
Required-Basel III
Fully
Phased-In*
  
Required to be
Considered Well-
Capitalized
 
As of September 30, 2019:
  
Amount
   
Ratio
  
Amount
   
Ratio
  
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
          
Consolidated
  $1,023,229    21.14 $508,149    10.50 $483,951    10.00
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $905,495    18.75 $506,957    10.50 $482,816    10.00
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
          
Consolidated
  $970,532    20.05 $411,359    8.50 $290,371    6.00
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $852,798    17.66 $410,394    8.50 $386,253    8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
          
Consolidated
  $970,532    20.05 $338,766    7.00  —      N/A 
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $852,798    17.66 $337,971    7.00 $313,830    6.50
Leverage Ratio:
          
Consolidated
  $970,532    12.58 $308,675    4.00  —      N/A 
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $852,798    11.10 $307,442    4.00 $384,302    5.00
 

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Actual
  
Minimum Capital
Required Under
Basel III
Phase-In
  
Minimum Capital
Required-Basel III
Fully
Phased-In
  
Required to be
Considered Well-
Capitalized
 
As of September 30, 2018:
 
Amount
  
Ratio
  
Amount
  
Ratio
  
Amount
  
Ratio
  
Amount
  
Ratio
 
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
                        
Consolidated
 $
912,453
   
20.34
% $
442,997
   
9.875
% $
471,035
   
10.50
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
819,222
   
18.31
% $
441,850
   
9.875
% $
469,815
   
10.50
% $
447,443
   
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
                        
Consolidated
 $
860,848
   
19.19
% $
353,276
   
7.875
% $
381,314
   
8.50
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
767,617
   
17.16
% $
352,362
   
7.875
% $
380,327
   
8.50
% $
357,955
   
8.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
                        
Consolidated
 $
860,848
   
19.19
% $
285,985
   
6.375
% $
314,023
   
7.00
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
767,617
   
17.16
% $
285,245
   
6.375
% $
313,210
   
7.00
% $
290,838
   
6.50
%
Leverage Ratio:
                        
Consolidated
 $
860,848
   
11.57
% $
297,516
   
4.000
% $
297,516
   
4.00
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
767,617
   
10.36
% $
296,444
   
4.000
% $
296,444
   
4.00
% $
370,554
   
5.00
%
                                 
 
Actual
  
Minimum Capital
Required Under
Basel III
Phase-In
  
Minimum Capital
Required-Basel III
Fully
Phased-In
  
Required to be
Considered Well-
Capitalized
 
As of December 31, 2018:
 
Amount
  
Ratio
  
Amount
  
Ratio
  
Amount
  
Ratio
  
Amount
  
Ratio
 
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
                        
Consolidated
 $
940,026
   
20.61
% $
450,459
   
9.875
% $
478,969
   
10.50
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
824,428
   
18.12
% $
449,350
   
9.875
% $
477,790
   
10.50
% $
455,038
   
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
                        
Consolidated
 $
888,015
   
19.47
% $
359,226
   
7.875
% $
387,737
   
8.50
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
772,417
   
16.97
% $
358,342
   
7.875
% $
386,782
   
8.50
% $
364,030
   
8.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
                        
Consolidated
 $
888,015
   
19.47
% $
290,802
   
6.375
% $
319,312
   
7.00
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
772,417
   
16.97
% $
290,087
   
6.375
% $
318,526
   
7.00
% $
295,775
   
6.50
%
Leverage Ratio:
                        
Consolidated
 $
888,015
   
11.85
% $
299,682
   
4.00
% $
299,682
   
4.00
%  
—  
   
N/A
 
First Financial Bank, N.A
 $
772,417
   
10.35
% $
298,576
   
4.00
% $
298,576
   
4.00
% $
373,220
   
5.00
%
   
Actual
  
Minimum Capital
Required Under
Basel III
Phase-In
  
Required to be
Considered Well-
Capitalized
 
As of December 31, 2019:
  
Amount
   
Ratio
  
Amount
   
Ratio
  
Amount
   
Ratio
 
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
          
Consolidated
  $1,051,029    21.13 $522,275    10.50 $497,405    10.00
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $908,778    18.31 $521,081    10.50 $496,268    10.00
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
          
Consolidated
  $997,721    20.06 $422,794    8.50 $298,443    6.00
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $855,470    17.24 $421,828    8.50 $397,014    8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets:
          
Consolidated
  $997,721    20.06 $348,184    7.00  —      N/A 
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $855,470    17.24 $347,388    7.00 $322,574    6.50
Leverage Ratio:
          
Consolidated
  $997,721    12.60 $316,850    4.00  —      N/A 
First Financial Bank, N.A
  $855,470    10.84 $315,570    4.00 $394,463    5.00
In connection with the adoption of the Basel III regulatory capital framework, our subsidiary bank made the election to continue to exclude most accumulated other comprehensive income from
available-for-sale
securities (“AOCI”) from capital in connection with its quarterly financial filing and, in effect, to retain the AOCI treatment under the prior capital rules.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk results when the maturity or repricing intervals of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are different. Our exposure to interest rate risk is managed primarily through our strategy of selecting the types and terms of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities that generate favorable earnings while limiting the potential negative effects of changes in market interest rates. We use no
off-balance
sheet financial instruments to manage interest rate risk.


Our subsidiary bank has an asset liability management committee that monitors interest rate risk and compliance with investment policies. The subsidiary bank utilizes an earnings simulation model as the primary quantitative tool in measuring the amount of interest rate risk associated with changing market rates. The model quantifies the effects of various interest rate scenarios on projected net interest income and net income over the next twelve months. The model measures the impact on net interest income relative to a base case scenario of hypothetical fluctuations in interest rates over the next twelve months. These simulations incorporate assumptions regarding balance sheet growth and mix, pricing and the
re-pricing
and maturity characteristics of the existing and projected balance sheet.
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As of September 30, 2019,2020, the model simulations projected that 100 and 200 basis point increases in interest rates would result in positive variances in net interest income of 2.69%3.93% and 4.43%7.81%, respectively, relative to the current financial statement structure over the next twelve months, while a decrease in interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points would result in a negative variance in net interest income of 2.84%4.23% and 5.67%6.21%, respectively, relative to the current financial statement structure over the next twelve months. Our model simulation as of September 30, 20192020 indicates that our balance sheet is relatively asset/liability neutral. These are good faith estimates and assume that the composition of our interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at each
year-end
will remain constant over the relevant twelve-month measurement period and that changes in market interest rates are instantaneous and sustained across the yield curve regardless of duration of pricing characteristics on specific assets or liabilities. Also, this analysis does not contemplate any actions that we might undertake in response to changes in market interest rates. We believe these estimates are not necessarily indicative of what actually could occur in the event of immediate interest rate increases or decreases of this magnitude. As interest-bearing assets and liabilities
re-price
in different time frames and proportions to market interest rate movements, various assumptions must be made based on historical relationships of these variables in reaching any conclusion. Since these correlations are based on competitive and market conditions, we anticipate that our future results will likely be different from the foregoing estimates, and such differences could be material.
Should we be unable to maintain a reasonable balance of maturities and repricing of our interest-earning assets and our interest-bearing liabilities, we could be required to dispose of our assets in an unfavorable manner or pay a higher than market rate to fund our activities. Our asset liability committee oversees and monitors this risk.
Liquidity
Liquidity is our ability to meet cash demands as they arise. Such needs can develop from loan demand, deposit withdrawals or acquisition opportunities. Potential obligations resulting from the issuance of standby letters of credit and commitments to fund future borrowings to our loan customers are other factors affecting our liquidity needs. Many of these obligations and commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon; therefore the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements affecting our liquidity position. The potential need for liquidity arising from these types of financial instruments is represented by the contractual notional amount of the instrument. Asset liquidity is provided by cash and assets which are readily marketable or which will mature in the near future. Liquid assets include cash, federal funds sold, and short-term investments in time deposits in banks. Liquidity is also provided by access to funding sources, which include core depositors and correspondent banks that maintain accounts with and sell federal funds to our subsidiary bank. Other sources of funds include our ability to borrow from short-term sources, such as purchasing federal funds from correspondent banks, sales of securities under agreements to repurchase and advances from the FHLB (see below) and an unfunded $25.00 million revolving line of credit established with Frost Bank, a nonaffiliated bank, which matures in June 2021 (see next paragraph).
Our subsidiary bank also has federal funds purchased lines of credit with two
non-affiliated
banks totaling $130.00 million. At September 30, 2019,2020, no amounts were drawn on these federal funds lines of credit. Our subsidiary bank also has (i) an available a line of credit with the FHLB totaling $1.24$1.77 billion at September 30, 2019,2020, secured by portions of our loan portfolio and certain investment securities.securities and (ii) access to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas lending program. At September 30, 2019,2020, the Company had $35.00$30.00 million in outstanding under this line of credit.
advances from the FHLB.

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The Company renewed its loan agreement, effective June 30, 2019, with Frost Bank. Under the loan agreement, as renewed and amended, we are permitted to draw up to $25.00 million on a revolving line of credit. Prior to June 30, 2021, interest is paid quarterly at
The Wall Street Journal
Prime Rate and the line of credit matures June 30, 2021. If a balance exists at June 30, 2021, the principal balance converts to a term facility payable quarterly over five years and interest is paid quarterly at
The Wall Street Journal
Prime Rate. The line of credit is unsecured. Among other provisions in the credit agreement, we must satisfy certain financial covenants during the term of the loan agreement, including, without limitation, covenants that require us to maintain certain capital, tangible net worth, loan loss reserve,
non-performing
asset and cash flow coverage ratios. In addition, the credit agreement contains certain operational covenants, which among others, restricts the payment of dividends above 55% of consolidated net income, limits the incurrence of debt (excluding any amounts acquired in an acquisition) and prohibits the disposal of assets except in the ordinary course of business. Since 1995, we have historically declared dividends as a percentage of our consolidated net income in a range of 37% (low) in 1995 to 53% (high) in 2003 and 2006. The Company was in compliance with the financial and operational covenants at September 30, 2019.2020. There was no outstanding balance under the line of credit as of September 30, 2020 and 2019, or December 31, 2018.2019.
In addition, we anticipate that future acquisitions of financial institutions, expansion of branch locations or offerings of new products could also place a demand on our cash resources. Available cash and cash equivalents at our parent company which totaled $101.77$113.72 million at September 30, 2019,2020, investment securities which totaled $6.35$3.60 million at September 30, 20192020 and mature over 9 to 1210 years, available dividends from our subsidiaries which totaled $257.67$270.17 million at September 30, 2019,2020, utilization of available lines of credit, and future debt or equity offerings are expected to be the source of funding for these potential acquisitions or expansions.
Our liquidity position is continuously monitored and adjustments are made to the balance between sources and uses of funds as deemed appropriate. Liquidity risk management is an important element in our asset/liability management process. We regularly model liquidity stress scenarios to assess potential liquidity outflows or funding problems resulting from economic disruptions, volatility in the financial markets, unexpected credit events or other significant occurrences deemed potentially problematic by management. These scenarios are incorporated into our contingency funding plan, which provides the basis for the identification of our liquidity needs. As of September 30, 2019,2020, management is not aware of any events that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, capital resources or operations. We are monitoring closely the economic impact of the coronavirus on our customers and the communities we serve. Given the strong core deposit base and relatively low loan to deposit ratios maintained at our subsidiary bank, we consider our current liquidity position to be adequate to meet our short-term and long-term liquidity needs. In addition, management is not aware of any regulatory recommendations regarding liquidity that would have a material adverse effect on us.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements.
We are a party to financial instruments with
off-balance
sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include unfunded lines of credit, commitments to extend credit and federal funds sold to correspondent banks and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in our consolidated balance sheets.
At September 30, 2020, the Company’s reserve for unfunded commitments totaled $2.30 million which is recorded in other liabilities.
Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to the financial instrument for unfunded lines of credit, commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of these instruments. We generally use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for
on-balance
sheet instruments.
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Unfunded lines of credit and commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a
case-by-case
basis. The amount of collateral obtained, as we deem necessary upon extension of credit, is based on our credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment and income-producing commercial properties.


Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments we issue to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The average collateral value held on letters of credit usually exceeds the contract amount.
Table 10 – Commitments as of September 30, 20192020 (in thousands):
     
 
Total Notional
Amounts
Committed
 
Unfunded lines of credit
 $
695,669
 
Unfunded commitments to extend credit
  
377,790
 
Standby letters of credit
  
35,913
 
     
Total commercial commitments
 $
1,109,372
 
     
 
   
Total Notional
Amounts
Committed
 
Unfunded lines of credit
  $814,963 
Unfunded commitments to extend credit
   719,677 
Standby letters of credit
   36,992 
  
 
 
 
Total commercial commitments
  $1,571,632 
  
 
 
 
We believe we have no other
off-balance
sheet arrangements or transactions with unconsolidated, special purpose entities that would expose us to liability that is not reflected on the face of the financial statements.
Parent Company Funding
. Our ability to fund various operating expenses, dividends, and cash acquisitions is generally dependent on our own earnings (without giving effect to our subsidiaries), cash reserves and funds derived from our subsidiaries. These funds historically have been produced by intercompany dividends and management fees that are limited to reimbursement of actual expenses. We anticipate that our recurring cash sources will continue to include dividends and management fees from our subsidiaries. At September 30, 2019, approximately $257.672020, $270.17 million was available for the payment of intercompany dividends by our subsidiaries without the prior approval of regulatory agencies. Our subsidiaries paid aggregate dividends of $44.50$46.00 million and $38.95$44.50 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.
Dividends
. Our long-term dividend policy is to pay cash dividends to our shareholders of approximately 40% of annual net earnings while maintaining adequate capital to support growth. We are also restricted by a loan covenant within our line of credit agreement with Frost Bank to dividend no greater than 55% of net income, as defined in such loan agreement. The cash dividend payout ratios have amounted to 37.94%37.62% and 36.79%37.94% of net earnings for the first nine months of 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. Given our current capital position and projected earnings and asset growth rates, we do not anticipate any significant change in our current dividend policy.
We last increased our dividend paid per share in April 2019 when the Board of Directors declared a $0.12 per share cash dividend (post stock split) for the second quarter of 2019, a 14.3% increase over 2018
.
Our bank subsidiary, which is a national banking association and a member of the Federal Reserve System, is required by federal law to obtain the prior approval of the OCC to declare and pay dividends if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year would exceed the total of (1) such bank’s net profits (as defined and interpreted by regulation) for that year plus (2) its retained net profits (as defined and interpreted by regulation) for the preceding two calendar years, less any required transfers to surplus.
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To pay dividends, we and our subsidiary bank must maintain adequate capital above regulatory guidelines. In addition, if the applicable regulatory authority believes that a bank under its jurisdiction is engaged in or is about to engage in an unsafe or unsound practice (which, depending on the financial condition of the bank, could include the payment of dividends), the authority may require, after notice and hearing, that such bank cease and desist from the unsafe practice. The Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the OCC have each indicated that paying dividends that deplete a bank’s capital base to an inadequate level would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice. The Federal Reserve, the OCC and the FDIC have issued policy statements that recommend that bank holding companies and insured banks should generally only pay dividends out of current operating earnings.


Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Management considers interest rate risk to be a significant market risk for the Company. See “Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Capital Resources—Interest Rate Risk” for disclosure regarding this market risk.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As of September 30, 2019,2020, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule
13a-15(e)
or
15d-15(e)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Our management, which includes our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all errors and all fraud.
A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls 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 system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded, based on our evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of September 30, 2019.2020.
Subsequent to our evaluation, there were no significant changes in internal controls over financial reporting or other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, these internal controls.

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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time we and our subsidiaries are parties to lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of our banking business. However, there are no material pending legal proceedings to which we, our subsidiaries, or any of their properties, are currently subject. Other than regular, routine examinations by state and federal banking authorities, there are no proceedings pending or known to be contemplated by any governmental authorities.
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There has been no material change in the risk factors previously disclosed under Part I, Item 1A.1A of the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form
10-K.10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Part II, Item 1A of the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q
for the quarters ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Repurchase of Common Stock
On March 12, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 4,000,000 common shares through September 30, 2021. The stock repurchase plan authorizes management to repurchase
 and retire 
the
stock at such time as repurchases are considered beneficial to the Company and stockholders. Any repurchase of stock will be made through the open market, block trades or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Under the repurchase plan, there is no minimum number of shares that the Company is required to repurchase. Through September 30, 2020, 324,802 shares were repurchased totaling $8,008,000 under this repurchase plan.
The following table presents shares that have been repurchased under the Company’s repurchase program:
 
Period
  
(a)
Total number
of shares
purchased
   
(b)
Average
price paid
per share
   
(c)
Total number of shares
purchased as part of

publicly announced plans
or programs
   
(d)
Maximum number of
shares that may yet be
purchased under the plans
or programs
 
April 1, 2020 through April 30, 2020
   324,802   $24.7530    324,802    3,675,198 
May 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020
   —      —      —      3,675,198 
June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020
   —      —      —      3,675,198 
July 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020
   —      —      —      3,675,198 
August 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020
   —      —      —      3,675,198 
September 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020
   —      —      —      3,675,198 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
Total
   324,802   $24.7530    324,802    3,675,198 
  
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
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Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable
Item 5.Other Information
Item 5. Other Information
Not Applicable
 
None

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Item 6.Exhibits
Item 6. Exhibits
 
2.1    
  2.1
2.2  
  
  2.2
3.1  
  
  3.1
3.2  
  
  3.2
4.1  
  
  4.1
4.2  
  Description of Registrant’s Securities (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 of the Registrant’s Form 10-K filed February 14, 2020).
10.1    
10.1
10.2  
  
10.2
10.3  
  
10.3
10.4  
  
10.4
10.5  
  
10.5
10.6  
  
10.6
10.7  
  
10.7
10.8  
  
10.8
31.1  
  
31.1
31.2  
  
31.2
32.1  
  
32.1
32.2  
  
32.2
101.INS  
  
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document.- the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.*
101.SCH  
  
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*
101.CAL  
  
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*
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101.DEF  
  
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.*
101.LAB  
  
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*
 
*
Filed herewith
+
Furnished herewith. This Exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
++
Management contract or compensatory plan on arrangement.
 
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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.
  
FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC.
Date: October 29, 2019
November 4, 2020
  
By:
  
/s/ F. Scott Dueser
    
F. Scott Dueser
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 4, 2020
By:
/s/ James R. Gordon                
    
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: October 29, 2019
By:
/s/ J. Bruce Hildebrand
James R. Gordon
    
J. Bruce Hildebrand
Executive Vice President and
    
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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