UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2019
OR
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______ to ______

Commission File Number: 001-37391

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

Tennessee37-1641316
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
1736 Carothers Parkway
Suite 100
Brentwood,
Tennessee37027
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(615) 221-2020
(Registrant’s
615-221-2020
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which
registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per shareRBNCThe Nasdaq Capital Market

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

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 (Section 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 ý 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 Filerý
Non-Accelerated Filer¨
¨
Smaller Reporting Companyý
Emerging growth company
ý 

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

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share, as of May 6,August 2, 2019 was 11,294,620.11,195,062.
 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS3
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
   
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
   




CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Reliant Bancorp, Inc. (Reliant Bancorp” or the “Company”) may from time to time make written or oral statements, includingVarious statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this report (including, without limitation, certain statements in Item 2 (Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations)Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this "Quarterly Report"), that constitute are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act“Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act“Exchange Act”). The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “assume,” “should,” “predict,” “could,” “would,” “intend,” “targets,” “estimates,” “projects,” “plans,” and “potential,” and other similar words and expressions of the future, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but other statements not based on historical information may also be considered forward-looking. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Reliant Bancorp, Inc. ("Reliant Bancorp") to differ materially from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others:  

(i)the possibility that our asset quality will decline or that we experience greater loan losses than anticipated;
(ii)increased levels of other real estate, primarily as a result of foreclosures;
(iii)the impact of liquidity needs on our results of operations and financial condition;
(iv)the effect of interest rate increases on the cost of deposits;
(v)unanticipated weakness in loan demand or loan pricing;
(vi)greater than anticipated adverse conditions in the national economy or local economies in which we operate, including Middle Tennessee;
(vii)lack of strategic growth opportunities or our failure to execute on those opportunities;
(viii)deterioration in the financial condition of borrowers resulting in significant increases in loan losses and provisions for those losses;
(ix)the ability to grow and retain low-cost core deposits and retain large, uninsured deposits;
(x)the impact of competition with other financial institutions and financial services providers, including pricing pressures and the resulting impact on Reliant Bancorp’s results, including as a result of compression to net interest margin;
(xi)our ability to effectively manage problem credits;
(xii)our ability to successfully implement efficiency initiatives on time and in amounts projected;
(xiii)our ability to successfully develop and market new products and technology;
(xiv)the impact of negative developments in the financial industry and U.S. and global capital and credit markets;
(xv)our ability to retain the services of key personnel;
(xvi)our ability to adapt to technological changes;
(xvii)risks associated with litigation, including the applicability of insurance coverage;
(xviii)the vulnerability of Reliant Bank’s network and online banking portals, and the systems of parties with whom Reliant Bancorp and Reliant Bank contract, to unauthorized access, computer viruses, phishing schemes, spam attacks, human error, natural disasters, power loss, and other security breaches;
(xix)changes in state and federal laws, rules, regulations or policies applicable to banks or bank or financial holding companies, including regulatory or legislative developments;
(xx)adverse results (including costs, fines, reputational harm and/or other negative effects) from current or future litigation, regulatory examinations or other legal and/or regulatory actions; and
(xxi)general competitive, economic, political and market conditions, including economic conditions in the local markets where we operate.

You should also consider carefully the risk factors discussed in Part I of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which address additional factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements and could materially and adversely affect our business, operating results, and financial condition. The risks discussed in this quarterly reportQuarterly Report are factors that, individually or in the aggregate, management believes could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict. Consequently, you should not consider such disclosures to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties. Factors not here or there listed may develop or, if currently extant, we may not have yet recognized them.

The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except to the extent required by federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)



RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018 (AUDITED)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)thousands)
March 31,
2019
 December 31, 2018June 30,
2019
 December 31, 2018
Unaudited AuditedUnaudited Audited
ASSETS      
Cash and due from banks$34,796
 $34,807
$35,917
 $34,807
Federal funds sold409
 371
80
 371
Total cash and cash equivalents35,205
 35,178
35,997
 35,178
Securities available for sale310,305
 296,323
290,373
 296,323
Loans, net1,250,806
 1,220,184
1,301,019
 1,220,184
Mortgage loans held for sale, net9,990
 15,823
11,571
 15,823
Accrued interest receivable8,389
 8,214
7,246
 8,214
Premises and equipment, net21,970
 22,033
21,632
 22,033
Restricted equity securities, at cost11,499
 11,690
11,488
 11,690
Other real estate, net1,000
 1,000
1,848
 1,000
Cash surrender value of life insurance contracts45,791
 45,513
46,068
 45,513
Deferred tax assets, net4,730
 7,428
3,133
 7,428
Goodwill43,642
 43,642
43,642
 43,642
Core deposit intangibles7,982
 8,219
7,745
 8,219
Other assets10,617
 9,091
12,486
 9,091
      
TOTAL ASSETS$1,761,926
 $1,724,338
$1,794,248
 $1,724,338
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
LIABILITIES      
Deposits      
Demand$220,966
 $216,937
$225,380
 $216,937
Interest-bearing demand144,166
 154,218
144,265
 154,218
Savings and money market deposit accounts398,366
 401,308
368,764
 401,308
Time747,823
 665,440
811,871
 665,440
Total deposits1,511,321
 1,437,903
1,550,280
 1,437,903
Accrued interest payable990
 1,063
967
 1,063
Subordinated debentures11,624
 11,603
11,644
 11,603
Federal Home Loan Bank advances15,309
 57,498
11,119
 57,498
Dividends payable1,035
 1,036
1,008
 1,036
Other liabilities6,528
 6,821
5,287
 6,821
      
TOTAL LIABILITIES1,546,807
 1,515,924
1,580,305
 1,515,924
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Preferred stock, $1 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued to date
 

 
Common stock, $1 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 11,502,285 and 11,530,810 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively11,502
 11,531
Common stock, $1 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 11,196,563 and 11,530,810 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively11,197
 11,531
Additional paid-in capital172,886
 173,238
166,252
 173,238
Retained earnings30,119
 27,329
33,349
 27,329
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)612
 (3,684)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)3,145
 (3,684)
      
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY215,119
 208,414
213,943
 208,414
      
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$1,761,926
 $1,724,338
$1,794,248
 $1,724,338
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statementsstatements.


RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
INTEREST INCOME          
Interest and fees on loans$16,169
 $13,558
$16,960
 $14,066
 $33,129
 $27,624
Interest and fees on loans held for sale153
 481
198
 326
 351
 807
Interest on investment securities, taxable503
 507
587
 453
 1,090
 960
Interest on investment securities, nontaxable1,718
 1,504
1,650
 1,708
 3,368
 3,212
Federal funds sold and other300
 312
297
 277
 597
 589
          
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME18,843
 16,362
19,692
 16,830
 38,535
 33,192
          
INTEREST EXPENSE          
Deposits          
Demand111
 77
86
 84
 197
 161
Savings and money market deposit accounts1,130
 478
1,051
 574
 2,181
 1,052
Time3,571
 1,996
4,369
 2,199
 7,940
 4,195
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other377
 272
175
 397
 552
 669
Subordinated debentures193
 157
198
 172
 391
 329
          
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE5,382
 2,980
5,879
 3,426
 11,261
 6,406
          
NET INTEREST INCOME13,461
 13,382
13,813
 13,404
 27,274
 26,786
          
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
 137
200
 300
 200
 437
          
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES13,461
 13,245
13,613
 13,104
 27,074
 26,349
          
NONINTEREST INCOME          
Service charges on deposit accounts884
 771
936
 900
 1,820
 1,671
Gains on mortgage loans sold, net560
 1,705
1,225
 957
 1,785
 2,662
Gain on securities transactions, net131
 
175
 25
 306
 25
Gain on sale of other real estate
 89

 20
 
 109
Other363
 426
362
 352
 725
 778
          
TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME1,938
 2,991
2,698
 2,254
 4,636
 5,245
          
NONINTEREST EXPENSE          
Salaries and employee benefits7,265
 6,954
7,706
 6,613
 14,971
 13,567
Occupancy1,352
 1,229
1,358
 1,210
 2,710
 2,439
Information technology1,410
 1,349
1,575
 1,249
 2,985
 2,598
Advertising and public relations254
 89
275
 141
 529
 230
Audit, legal and consulting796
 623
690
 816
 1,486
 1,439
Federal deposit insurance195
 196
249
 224
 444
 420
Merger expenses2
 177
1
 2,483
 3
 2,660
Other operating1,472
 1,545
1,272
 1,305
 2,744
 2,850
          
TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSE12,746
 12,162
13,126
 14,041
 25,872
 26,203
          
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES2,653
 4,074
3,185
 1,317
 5,838

5,391
          
INCOME TAX EXPENSE372
 797
501
 115
 873
 912
          
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME2,281
 3,277
2,684
 1,202
 4,965
 4,479
          
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NET LOSS OF SUBSIDIARY1,543
 464
1,555
 937
 3,098
 1,401
          
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$3,824
 $3,741
$4,239
 $2,139
 $8,063
 $5,880
          
Basic net income attributable to common shareholders, per share$0.34
 $0.33
$0.38
 $0.19
 $0.71
 $0.52
Diluted net income attributable to common shareholders, per share$0.33
 $0.33
$0.38
 $0.19
 $0.71
 $0.51

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statementsstatements.


RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 2019 2018
Consolidated net income$2,281
 $3,277
Other comprehensive income (loss)   
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of ($1,721) and $1,579 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively4,863
 (4,414)
Net unrealized losses on interest rate swap derivatives net of tax of $167 for the three months ended March 31, 2019(470) 
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax of $34 for the three months ended March 31, 2019(97) 
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)4,296
 (4,414)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$6,577
 $(1,137)
 Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Consolidated net income$2,684
 $1,202
 $4,965
 $4,479
Other comprehensive income (loss)       
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of ($1,241) and ($31) for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and ($2,962) and $1,548 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively3,523
 36
 8,386
 (4,378)
Net unrealized losses on interest rate swap derivatives net of tax of $304 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and $471 for the six months ended June 30, 2019(861) 
 (1,331) 
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax of $46 and $7 for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $80 and $7 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively(129) (18) (226) (18)
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)2,533
 18
 6,829
 (4,396)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$5,217
 $1,220
 $11,794
 $83

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statementsstatements.


RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
COMMON STOCK 
ADDITIONAL
PAID-IN
CAPITAL
 
RETAINED
EARNINGS
 
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
 
NONCONTROLLING
INTEREST
 TOTALCOMMON STOCK 
ADDITIONAL
PAID-IN
CAPITAL
 
RETAINED
EARNINGS
 
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
 
NONCONTROLLING
INTEREST
 TOTAL
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT 
BALANCE - JANUARY 1, 20189,034,439
 $9,034
 $112,437
 $17,189
 $1,477
 $
 $140,137
             
BALANCE - JANUARY 1, 201911,530,810
 $11,531
 $173,238
 $27,329
 $(3,684) $
 $208,414
Stock based compensation expense
 
 224
 
 
 
 224

 
 250
 
 
 
 250
             
Exercise of stock options25,225
 25
 315
 
 
 
 340
2,183
 2
 26
 
 
 
 28
             
Restricted stock awards4,500
 5
 (5) 
 
 
 
3,000
 3
 (3) 
 
 
 
             
Restricted stock forfeiture(1,000) (1) 1
 
 
 
 
             
Conversion shares issued to shareholders' of Community First, Inc.2,416,444
 2,417
 59,566
 
 
 
 61,983
             
Restricted stock and dividend forfeiture(3,750) (4) 4
 1
 
 
 1
Common stock shares redeemed(29,958) (30) (629) 
 
 
 (659)
Noncontrolling interest contributions
 
 
 
 
 464
 464

 
 
 
 
 1,543
 1,543
             
Cash dividend declared to common shareholders
 
 
 (1,060) 
 
 (1,060)
 
 
 (1,035) 
 
 (1,035)
             
Net income (loss)
 
 
 3,741
 
 (464) 3,277

 
 
 3,824
 
 (1,543) 2,281
             
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (4,414) 
 (4,414)
 
 
 
 4,296
 
 4,296
             
BALANCE - MARCH 31, 201811,479,608
 $11,480
 $172,538
 $19,870
 $(2,937) $
 $200,951
             
COMMON STOCK 
ADDITIONAL
PAID-IN
CAPITAL
 
RETAINED
EARNINGS
 
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
 
NONCONTROLLING
INTEREST
 TOTAL
SHARES AMOUNT 
BALANCE - JANUARY 1, 201911,530,810
 $11,531
 $173,238
 $27,329
 $(3,684) $
 $208,414
             
BALANCE - MARCH 31, 201911,502,285
 11,502
 172,886
 30,119
 612
 
 215,119
Stock based compensation expense
 
 250
 
 
 
 250

 
 280
 
 
 
 280
             
Exercise of stock options2,183
 2
 26
 
 
 
 28
24,523
 25
 298
 
 
 
 323
             
Employee Stock Purchase Plan stock issuance4,728
 5
 85
 
 
 
 90
Restricted stock awards3,000
 3
 (3) 
 
 
 
5,000
 5
 (5) 
 
 
 
             
Restricted stock and dividend forfeiture(3,750) (4) 4
 1
 
 
 1
(4,000) (4) 4
 
 
 
 
             
Common stock shares redeemed(29,958) (30) (629) 
 
 
 (659)(335,973) (336) (7,296) 
 
 
 (7,632)
             
Noncontrolling interest contributions
 
 
 
 
 1,543
 1,543

 
 
 
 
 1,555
 1,555
             
Cash dividend declared to common shareholders
 
 
 (1,035) 
 
 (1,035)
 
 
 (1,009) 
 
 (1,009)
             
Net income (loss)
 
 
 3,824
 
 (1,543) 2,281

 
 
 4,239
 
 (1,555) 2,684
             
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 4,296
 
 4,296

 
 
 
 2,533
 
 2,533
             
BALANCE - MARCH 31, 201911,502,285
 $11,502
 $172,886
 $30,119
 $612
 $
 $215,119
BALANCE - JUNE 30, 201911,196,563
 $11,197
 $166,252
 $33,349
 $3,145
 $
 $213,943
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


 COMMON STOCK 
ADDITIONAL
PAID-IN
CAPITAL
 
RETAINED
EARNINGS
 
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
 
NONCONTROLLING
INTEREST
 TOTAL
 SHARES AMOUNT     
BALANCE - JANUARY 1, 20189,034,439
 $9,034
 $112,437
 $17,189
 $1,477
 $
 $140,137
Stock based compensation expense
 
 224
 
 
 
 224
Exercise of stock options25,225
 25
 315
 
 
 
 340
Restricted stock awards4,500
 5
 (5) 
 
 
 
Restricted stock forfeiture(1,000) (1) 1
 
 
 
 
Conversion shares issued to shareholders' of
Community First, Inc.
2,416,444
 2,417
 59,566
 ��
 
 
 61,983
Noncontrolling interest contributions
 
 
 
 
 464
 464
Cash dividends declared to common shareholders
 
 
 (1,060) 
 
 (1,060)
Net income (loss)
 
 
 3,741
 
 (464) 3,277
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 (4,414) 
 (4,414)
BALANCE - MARCH 31, 201811,479,608
 11,480
 172,538
 19,870
 (2,937) 
 200,951
Stock based compensation expense
 
 148
 
 
 
 148
Exercise of stock options357
 
 3
 
 
 
 3
Restricted stock awards3,000
 3
 (3) 
 
 
 
Noncontrolling interest contributions
 
 
 
 
 937
 937
Cash dividend declared to common shareholders
 
 
 (919) 
 
 (919)
Net income (loss)
 
 
 2,139
 
 (937) 1,202
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 18
 
 18
BALANCE - JUNE 30, 201811,482,965
 $11,483
 $172,686
 $21,090
 $(2,919) $
 $202,340

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statementsstatements.


RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREESIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)thousands)
(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019 20182019 2018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Consolidated net income$2,281
 $3,277
$4,965
 $4,479
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities      
Provision for loan losses
 137
200
 437
Deferred income taxes (benefit)1,179
 (118)1,880
 (374)
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment497
 396
991
 792
Net amortization of securities825
 731
1,586
 1,515
Net realized gains on sales of securities(131) 
(306) (25)
Gains on mortgage loans sold, net(560) (1,705)(1,785) (2,662)
Stock-based compensation expense250
 224
530
 372
Realization of gain on other real estate
 (89)
 (109)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance contracts(278) (303)(555) (600)
Mortgage loans originated for resale(18,422) (37,527)(57,816) (70,064)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans24,815
 60,495
63,853
 87,795
Other accretion(134) (327)(380) (471)
Change in      
Accrued interest receivable(175) (208)968
 (565)
Other assets(1,433) 828
(3,202) (856)
Accrued interest payable(73) 509
(96) 496
Other liabilities(1,432) (2,103)(4,389) (1,321)
      
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS4,928
 20,940
1,479
 14,360
      
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES7,209
 24,217
6,444
 18,839
      
INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Cash received from merger
 33,128

 33,128
Activities in available for sale securities      
Purchases(20,571) (69,815)(41,083) (103,323)
Sales10,558
 82,187
52,434
 92,991
Maturities, prepayments and calls2,291
 2,866
5,418
 6,862
Purchases of restricted equity securities(9) 

 (2,177)
Redemption of restricted equity securities200
 
202
 
Net increase in loans(30,253) (20,003)(81,026) (57,337)
Purchase of buildings, leasehold improvements, and equipment(434) (479)(590) (1,372)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate
 670
      
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES(38,218) 27,884
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES(64,645) (30,558)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019 20182019 2018
FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Net change in deposits73,427
 33,389
112,388
 18,298
Net change in advances from Federal Home Loan Bank(42,175) (54,672)(46,352) 6,154
Issuance of common stock, net28
 340
351
 343
Issuance of common stock from Employee Stock Purchase Plan90
 
Redemption of common stock(659) 
(8,291) 
Noncontrolling interest contributions received1,450
 210
2,905
 560
Cash dividends paid on common stock(1,035) (684)(2,071) (1,602)
      
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES31,036
 (21,417)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES59,020
 23,753
      
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS27
 30,684
819
 12,034
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD35,178
 20,668
35,178
 20,668
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD$35,205
 $51,352
$35,997
 $32,702
      
      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:      
Cash paid during the period for      
Interest$5,455
 $2,472
$11,357
 $5,910
Taxes$4
 $1
$536
 $1,623
      
Non-cash investing and financing activities      
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale$6,954
 $(6,607)$12,099
 $(6,499)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives$(1,139) $614
$(2,859) $598
Change in due to/from noncontrolling interest$1,543
 $464
$3,098
 $1,401
Loans foreclosed and transferred to other real estate owned and foreclosed assets$848
 $1,060

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statementsstatements.

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RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)



NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies of Reliant Bancorp, Inc. conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and to general practices within the banking industry. The following is a brief summary of the significant policies.

Nature of Operations

Reliant Bancorp, Inc.Bank began organizational activities in 2005. Reliant Bancorp, Inc. provides financial services through its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Reliant Bank, which has offices in Williamson, Robertson, Davidson, Sumner, Rutherford, Maury, Hickman and Hamilton Counties in Tennessee. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are commercial and residential construction loans, commercial loans, installment loans and lines secured by home equity. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including commercial and residential real estate, business assets, and consumer assets.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with U.S. GAAP.  All adjustments consisting of normally recurring accruals that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods covered by the report have been included.  The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with Reliant Bancorp, Inc.’s consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing in Reliant Bancorp, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The consolidated financial statements as of and for the periods presented include the accounts of Reliant Bancorp Inc., Reliant Bank (the "Bank"), Community First TRUPS Holding Company ("TRUPS"), which is wholly owned by Reliant Bancorp Inc., (“TRUPS”), Reliant Investment Holdings, LLC ("Holdings") of, which is 100% wholly owned by Reliantthe Bank, ("Bank"), and Reliant Mortgage Ventures, LLC ("RMV"), of which the Bank controls 51% of the governance rights. Reliant Bancorp Inc., Reliantthe Bank, TRUPS, Holdings and RMV, are, collectively, referred to herein as the “Company”. As described in the notes to our annual consolidated financial statements, allAll significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As described in Note 12 to these unaudited consolidated financial statements, Reliant Bancorp, Inc. and Community First, Inc. ("Community First") merged effective on January 1, 2018. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to U.S. GAAP and general practices in the banking industry.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate, the valuation of debt and equity securities, the valuation of deferred tax assets and fair values of financial instruments.


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RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Use of Estimates (Continued)

The consolidated financial statements as of March 31,June 30, 2019, and for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, included herein have not been audited. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to U.S. GAAP and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The Company evaluates subsequent events through the date of filing. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The results for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications were made to the March 31,June 30, 2018 financial statement presentation in order to conform to the March 31,June 30, 2019 financial statement presentation. Total stockholders' equity and net income are unchanged due to these reclassifications.

NOTE 2 - SECURITIES

The amortized cost and fair value of available for sale securities and the related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)income at March 31,June 30, 2019 and accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2018 were as follows:
March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair
Value
U. S. Treasury and other U. S. government agencies$566
 $
 $(4) $562
$313
 $
 $(1) $312
State and municipal234,736
 4,395
 (786) 238,345
212,157
 8,540
 (83) 220,614
Corporate bonds3,130
 
 (112) 3,018
3,130
 2
 (113) 3,019
Mortgage backed securities34,642
 120
 (340) 34,422
37,515
 190
 (197) 37,508
Asset backed securities31,048
 
 (590) 30,45829,430
 12
 (522) 28,920
Time deposits3,500
 
 
 3,500
Total$307,622
 $4,515
 $(1,832) $310,305
$282,545
 $8,744
 $(916) $290,373
 December 31, 2018
 Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Estimated
Fair
Value
U. S. Treasury and other U. S. government agencies$568
 $
 $(14) $554
State and municipal232,589
 879
 (4,170) 229,298
Corporate bonds3,130
 
 (113) 3,017
Mortgage backed securities32,172
 34
 (248) 31,958
Asset backed securities28,635
 
 (639) 27,996
Time deposits3,500
 
 
 3,500
Total$300,594
 $913
 $(5,184) $296,323

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RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 2 - SECURITIES (CONTINUED)

Securities pledged at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 had a carrying amount of $84,506$59,682 and $70,097, respectively, and were pledged to collateralize Federal Home Loan Bank advances, Federal Reserve advances and municipal deposits.

At March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.

The fair value of available for sale debt securities at March 31,June 30, 2019 by contractual maturity are provided below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities for mortgage and asset backed securities since the underlying asset may be called or prepaid with or without penalty. Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately.

Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Due within one year$2,755
 $2,757
$660
 $663
Due in one to five years4,722
 4,711
938
 935
Due in five to ten years11,301
 11,334
7,240
 7,400
Due after ten years223,154
 226,623
206,762
 214,947
Mortgage backed securities34,642
 34,422
37,515
 37,508
Asset backed securities31,048
 30,458
29,430
 28,920
Total$307,622
 $310,305
$282,545
 $290,373

The following table shows available for sale securities with unrealized losses and their estimated fair value aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of March 31,June 30, 2019:

Less than 12 months 12 months or more TotalLess than 12 months 12 months or more Total
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 Estimated
Fair Value
 Unrealized
Loss
 Estimated
Fair Value
 Unrealized
Loss
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 Estimated
Fair Value
 Unrealized
Loss
 Estimated
Fair Value
 Unrealized
Loss
Description of Securities                      
U. S. Treasury and other
U. S. government agencies
$
 $
 $562
 $4
 $562
 $4
$
 $
 $249
 $1
 $249
 $1
State and municipal
 
 49,357
 786
 49,357
 786

 
 9,611
 83
 9,611
 83
Corporate bonds500
 1
 2,518
 111
 3,018
 112

 
 2,517
 113
 2,517
 113
Mortgage backed securities12,655
 217
 8,356
 123
 21,011
 340
9,706
 127
 5,200
 70
 14,906
 197
Asset backed securities11,526
 167
 16,702
 423
 28,228
 590
2,100
 6
 24,704
 516
 26,804
 522
                      
Total temporarily impaired$24,681
 $385
 $77,495
 $1,447
 $102,176
 $1,832
$11,806
 $133
 $42,281
 $783
 $54,087
 $916


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RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 2 - SECURITIES (CONTINUED)

The following table shows available for sale securities with unrealized losses and their estimated fair value aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2018:

 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total
 Estimated
Fair Value
 Unrealized
Loss
 Estimated
Fair Value
 Unrealized
Loss
 Estimated
Fair Value
 Unrealized
Loss
Description of Securities           
U. S. Treasury and other
U. S. government agencies
$
 $
 $555
 $14
 $555
 $14
State and municipal118,580
 2,263
 47,223
 1,907
 165,803
 4,170
Corporate bonds2,526
 105
 492
 8
 3,018
 113
Mortgage backed securities17,015
 99
 5,397
 149
 22,412
 248
Asset backed securities20,351
 383
 7,255
 256
 27,606
 639
            
Total temporarily impaired$158,472
 $2,850
 $60,922
 $2,334
 $219,394
 $5,184

Management has the intent and ability to hold all securities in an unrealized loss position for the foreseeable future, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates. The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity date and/or market rates decline. There were 12769 and 242 securities in an unrealized loss position as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Loans at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were comprised as follows:

March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$218,767
 $213,850
$233,312
 $213,850
Real Estate      
1-4 Family Residential230,124
 225,863
233,229
 225,863
1-4 Family HELOC90,944
 88,112
94,436
 88,112
Multi-family and Commercial469,468
 447,840
481,973
 447,840
Construction, Land Development and Farmland220,752
 220,801
237,421
 220,801
Consumer17,926
 20,495
18,881
 20,495
Other14,213
 14,106
13,338
 14,106
Total1,262,194
 1,231,067
1,312,590
 1,231,067
Less      
Deferred loan fees (cost)34
 (9)(95) (9)
Allowance for possible loan losses11,354
 10,892
11,666
 10,892
      
Loans, net$1,250,806
 $1,220,184
$1,301,019
 $1,220,184





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RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

Activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment was as follows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019:

Commercial Industrial and Agricultural 
Multi-family
and
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
Land
Development
and Farmland
 
1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
Commercial Industrial and Agricultural 
Multi-family
and
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
Land
Development
and Farmland
 
1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
Beginning balance$1,751
 $4,429
 $2,500
 $1,333
$1,751
 $4,429
 $2,500
 $1,333
Charge-offs(6) 
 
 (17)(168) 
 
 (17)
Recoveries240
 34
 
 212
294
 59
 201
 216
Provision(111) 130
 150
 (169)4
 225
 6
 (77)
Ending balance$1,874
 $4,593
 $2,650
 $1,359
$1,881
 $4,713
 $2,707
 $1,455

1-4 Family
HELOC
 Consumer Other Total
1-4 Family
HELOC
 Consumer Other Total
Beginning balance$656
 $184
 $39
 $10,892
$656
 $184
 $39
 $10,892
Charge-offs
 (11) 
 (34)
 (21) (13) (219)
Recoveries
 10
 
 496
11
 12
 
 793
Provision14
 (12) (2) 
19
 13
 10
 200
Ending balance$670
 $171
 $37
 $11,354
$686
 $188
 $36
 $11,666

Activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment was as follows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018:

Commercial Industrial and Agricultural 
Multi-family
and
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
Land
Development
and Farmland
 
1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
Commercial Industrial and Agricultural 
Multi-family
and
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
Land
Development
and Farmland
 
1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
Beginning balance$2,538
 $3,166
 $2,434
 $773
$2,538
 $3,166
 $2,434
 $773
Charge-offs(308) 
 
 
(308) 
 (140) (8)
Recoveries143
 2
 41
 8
425
 3
 44
 11
Provision112
 101
 (329) 223
(970) 692
 177
 469
Ending balance$2,485
 $3,269
 $2,146
 $1,004
$1,685
 $3,861
 $2,515
 $1,245

1-4 Family
HELOC
 Consumer Other Total
1-4 Family
HELOC
 Consumer Other Total
Beginning balance$595
 $183
 $42
 $9,731
$595
 $183
 $42
 $9,731
Charge-offs(6) (16) (9) (339)(6) (24) (22) (508)
Recoveries2
 1
 5
 202
5
 18
 3
 509
Provision41
 (12) 1
 137
42
 15
 12
 437
Ending balance$632
 $156
 $39
 $9,731
$636
 $192
 $35
 $10,169








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RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

The allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of March 31,June 30, 2019 was as follows:

Commercial Industrial and Agricultural 
Multi-family
and
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
Land
Development and Farmland
 
1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
Commercial Industrial and Agricultural 
Multi-family
and
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
Land
Development and Farmland
 
1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
Allowance for loan losses              
Individually evaluated for impairment$191
 $
 $17
 $
$72
 $
 $17
 $
Acquired with credit impairment
 
 
 

 
 
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment1,683
 4,593
 2,633
 1,359
1,809
 4,713
 2,690
 1,455
Total$1,874
 $4,593
 $2,650
 $1,359
$1,881
 $4,713
 $2,707
 $1,455
Loans              
Individually evaluated for impairment$413
 $2,786
 $1,070
 $1,682
$903
 $3,017
 $1,069
 $1,218
Acquired with credit impairment40
 227
 1,743
 257

 222
 829
 253
Collectively evaluated for impairment218,314
 466,455
 217,939
 228,185
232,409
 478,734
 235,523
 231,758
Total$218,767
 $469,468
 $220,752
 $230,124
$233,312
 $481,973
 $237,421
 $233,229
 
1-4 Family
HELOC
 Consumer Other Total
1-4 Family
HELOC
 Consumer Other Total
Allowance for loan losses              
Individually evaluated for impairment$
 $
 $
 $208
$
 $
 $
 $89
Acquired with credit impairment
 
 
 

 
 
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment670
 171
 37
 11,146
686
 188
 36
 11,577
Total$670
 $171
 $37
 $11,354
$686
 $188
 $36
 $11,666
Loans              
Individually evaluated for impairment$
 $
 $
 $5,951
$296
 $
 $
 $6,503
Acquired with credit impairment
 11
 
 2,278

 
 
 1,304
Collectively evaluated for impairment90,944
 17,915
 14,213
 1,253,965
94,140
 18,881
 13,338
 1,304,783
Total$90,944
 $17,926
 $14,213
 $1,262,194
$94,436
 $18,881
 $13,338
 $1,312,590


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RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

The allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of December 31, 2018 was as follows:

 Commercial Industrial and Agricultural 
Multi-family
and
Commercial
Real Estate
 
Construction
Land
Development and Farmland
 
1-4 Family
Residential
Real Estate
Allowance for loan losses       
Individually evaluated for impairment$38
 $
 $17
 $
Acquired with credit impairment
 
 
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment1,713
 4,429
 2,483
 1,333
Total$1,751
 $4,429
 $2,500
 $1,333
Loans       
Individually evaluated for impairment$978
 $1,160
 $1,780
 $1,246
Acquired with credit impairment40
 232
 1,751
 262
Collectively evaluated for impairment212,832
 446,448
 217,270
 224,355
Total$213,850
 $447,840
 $220,801
 $225,863

 
1-4 Family
HELOC
 Consumer Other Total
Allowance for loan losses       
Individually evaluated for impairment$
 $
 $
 $55
Acquired with credit impairment
 
 
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment656
 184
 39
 10,837
Total$656
 $184
 $39
 $10,892
Loans       
Individually evaluated for impairment$
 $12
 $
 $5,176
Acquired with credit impairment
 11
 
 2,296
Collectively evaluated for impairment88,112
 20,472
 14,106
 1,223,595
Total$88,112
 $20,495
 $14,106
 $1,231,067

Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows:

Commercial, industrial and agricultural: The commercial, industrial and agricultural loan portfolio segment includes loans to commercial customers for use in normal business operations to finance working capital needs, equipment purchases or other expansion projects. Collection risk in this portfolio is driven by the creditworthiness of underlying borrowers, particularly cash flow from customers’ business operations. Commercial, industrial and agricultural loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

Multi-family and commercial real estate: Multi-family and commercial real estate and multi-family loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial, industrial and agricultural loans, in addition to those of real estate loans. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate.

Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of type. This diversity helps reduce the Company’s exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. The Company also utilizes third-party experts to provide insight and guidance about economic conditions and trends affecting the market areas it serves. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans. Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans are loans secured by multifamily and commercial properties where the primary source of repayment is derived from rental income associated with the property (that is, loans for which 50 percent or more of the source of repayment comes from third party, nonaffiliated, rental income) or the proceeds of the sale, refinancing, or permanent financing of the property. These loans are made to finance income-producing properties such as apartment buildings, office and industrial buildings, and retail properties. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans are loans where the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from the ongoing operations and business activities conducted by the party, or affiliate of the party, who owns the property.

Construction and land development: Loans for non-owner-occupied real estate construction or land development are generally repaid through cash flow related to the operation, sale or refinance of the property. The Company also finances construction loans for owner-occupied properties. A portion of the Company’s construction and land portfolio segment is comprised of loans secured by residential product types (residential land and single-family construction). With respect to construction loans to developers and builders that are secured by non-owner occupied properties that the Company may originate from time to time, the Company generally requires the borrower to have had an existing relationship with the Company and have a proven record of success. Construction and land development loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, independent appraisal reviews, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates, market sales activity, and financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are generally based upon estimates of costs and value associated with the complete project. These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment substantially dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.

1-4 family residential real estate: Residential real estate loans represent loans to consumers or investors to finance a residence. These loans are typically financed on 15 to 30 year amortization terms, but generally with shorter maturities of 5 to 15 years. Many of these loans are extended to borrowers to finance their primary or secondary residence. Loans to an investor secured by a 1-4 family residence will be repaid from either the rental income from the property or from the sale of the property. This loan segment also includes closed-end home equity loans that are secured by a first or second mortgage on the borrower’s residence. This allows customers to borrow against the equity in their home. Loans in this portfolio segment are underwritten and approved based on a number of credit quality criteria including limits on maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV)("LTV"), minimum credit scores, and maximum debt to income. Real estate market values as of the time the loan is made directly affect the amount of credit extended and, in addition, changes in these residential property values impact the depth of potential losses in this portfolio segment.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

1-4 family HELOC: This loan segment includes open-end home equity loans that are secured by a first or second mortgage on the borrower’s residence. This allows customers to borrow against the equity in their home utilizing a revolving line of credit. These loans are underwritten and approved based on a number of credit quality criteria including limits on maximum LTV, minimum credit scores, and maximum debt to income. Real estate market values as of the time the loan is made directly affect the amount of credit extended and, in addition, changes in these residential property values impact the depth of potential losses in this portfolio segment. Because of the revolving nature of these loans as well as the fact that many represent second mortgages, this portfolio segment can contain more risk than the amortizing 1-4 family residential real estate loans.

Consumer: The consumer loan portfolio segment includes non-real estate secured direct loans to consumers for household, family, and other personal expenditures. Consumer loans may be secured or unsecured and are usually structured with short or medium term maturities. These loans are underwritten and approved based on a number of consumer credit quality criteria including limits on maximum LTV on secured consumer loans, minimum credit scores, and maximum debt to income. Many traditional forms of consumer installment credit have standard monthly payments and fixed repayment schedules of one to five years. These loans are made with either fixed or variable interest rates that are based on specific indices. Installment loans fill a variety of needs, such as financing the purchase of an automobile, a boat, a recreational vehicle, or other large personal items, or for consolidating debt. These loans may be unsecured or secured by an assignment of title, as in an automobile loan, or by money in a bank account. In addition to consumer installment loans, this portfolio segment also includes secured and unsecured personal lines of credit as well as overdraft protection lines. Loans in this portfolio segment are sensitive to unemployment and other key consumer economic measures.

Non-accrual loans by class of loan were as follows at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$439
 $279
$314
 $279
Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate
 
811
 
Construction, Land Development and Farmland1,294
 1,294
387
 1,294
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate2,802
 2,556
1,187
 2,556
1-4 Family HELOC
 
296
 
Consumer47
 65
50
 65
Total$4,582
 $4,194
$3,045
 $4,194

Performing non-accrual loans totaled $1,886$1,578 and $2,010 at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

Individually impaired loans by class of loans were as follows at March 31,June 30, 2019:

Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
with no
Allowance
Recorded
 
Recorded
Investment
with
Allowance
Recorded
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
with no
Allowance
Recorded
 
Recorded
Investment
with
Allowance
Recorded
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$556
 $40
 $413
 $453
 $191
$904
 $589
 $314
 $903
 $72
Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate3,289
 3,013
 
 3,013
 
3,513
 3,239
 
 3,239
 
Construction, Land Development and Farmland3,201
 2,642
 171
 2,813
 17
2,214
 1,726
 172
 1,898
 17
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate2,188
 1,939
 
 1,939
 
1,685
 1,471
 
 1,471
 
Consumer17
 11
 
 11
 
1-4 Family HELOC298
 296
 
 296
 
Total$9,251
 $7,645
 $584
 $8,229
 $208
$8,614
 $7,321
 $486
 $7,807
 $89

Individually impaired loans by class of loans were as follows at December 31, 2018:
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
with no
Allowance
Recorded
 
Recorded
Investment
with
Allowance
Recorded
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
with no
Allowance
Recorded
 
Recorded
Investment
with
Allowance
Recorded
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$1,247
 $765
 $253
 $1,018
 $38
$1,247
 $765
 $253
 $1,018
 $38
Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate1,670
 1,391
 
 1,391
 
1,670
 1,392
 
 1,392
 
Construction, Land Development and Farmland3,920
 3,360
 172
 3,532
 17
3,920
 3,359
 172
 3,531
 17
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate2,243
 1,508
 
 1,508
 
2,243
 1,508
 
 1,508
 
Consumer29
 23
 
 23
 
29
 23
 
 23
 
Total$9,109
 $7,047
 $425
 $7,472
 $55
$9,109
 $7,047
 $425
 $7,472
 $55

The average balances of impaired loans for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 was as follows:

2019 20182019 2018
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$736
 $3,939
$791
 $3,040
Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate2,202
 3,155
2,548
 3,010
Construction, Land Development and Farmland3,173
 5,621
2,747
 5,083
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate1,724
 2,821
1,639
 2,774
1-4 Family HELOC
 90
99
 90
Consumer17
 126
11
 88
Total$7,852
 $15,752
$7,835
 $14,085

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

The Company utilizes a risk grading system to monitor the credit quality of the Company’s commercial loan portfolio which consists of commercial, industrial and agricultural, commercial real estate and construction loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 9. Grades 1 to 5 are pass credits, grade 6 is special mention, grade 7 is substandard, grade 8 is doubtful and grade 9 is loss. A description of the risk grades are as follows:

Grade 1 - Minimal Risk (Pass)

This grade includes loans to borrowers with a strong financial position and history of profits and cash flows sufficient to service the debt. These borrowers have well defined sources of primary/secondary repayment, conservatively leveraged balance sheets and the ability to access a wide range of financing alternatives. Collateral securing these loans is negotiable, of sufficient value and in possession of the Company. Risk of loss is unlikely.

Grade 2 - High Quality (Pass)

This grade includes loans to borrowers with a strong financial condition reflecting dependable net profits and cash flows. The borrower has verifiable liquid net worth providing above average asset protection. An identifiable market exists for the collateral. Risk of loss is unlikely.

Grade 3 - Above Average (Pass)

This grade includes loans to borrowers with a balance sheet that reflects a comfortable degree of leverage and liquidity. Borrowers are profitable and have a sustained record of servicing debt. An identifiable market exists for the collateral, but liquidation could take up to one year. Risk of loss is unlikely.

Grade 4 - Average (Pass)

This grade includes loans to borrowers with a financial condition that is satisfactory and comparable to industry standards. The borrower has verifiable net worth, providing over time, average asset protection. BorrowerBorrower's cash flows are sufficient to satisfy debt service requirements. Risk of loss is below average.

Grade 5 - Acceptable (Management Attention) (Pass)

This grade includes loans to borrowers whose loans are performing, but sources of repayment are not documented by the current credit analysis. There are some declining trends in margins, ratios and/or cash flow. Guarantor(s) have strong net worth(s), but assets may be concentrated in real estate or other illiquid investments. Risk of loss is average.

Grade 6 - Special Mention

Special mention assets have potential weaknesses that may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Company’s position at some future date. These assets pose elevated risk, but their weakness does not yet justify a substandard classification. Borrowers may be experiencing adverse operating trends (declining revenues or margins) or an ill proportioned balance sheet (e.g., increasing inventory without an increase in sales, high leverage, tight liquidity). Adverse economic or market conditions, such as interest rate increases or the entry of a new competitor, may also support a special mention rating. Nonfinancial reasons for rating a credit exposure special mention include management problems, pending litigation, an ineffective loan agreement or other material structural weakness, and any other significant deviation from prudent lending practices. The special mention rating is designed to identify a specific level of risk and concern about asset quality. Although a special mention asset has a higher probability of default than a pass asset, its default is not imminent.

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MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

Grade 7 - Substandard

A ‘‘substandard’’ extension of credit is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Extensions of credit so classified should have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard credits, does not have to exist in individual extensions of credit classified substandard. Substandard assets have a high probability of payment default, or they have other well-defined weaknesses. They require more intensive supervision by Company management. Substandard assets are generally characterized by current or expected unprofitable operations, inadequate debt service coverage, inadequate liquidity, or marginal capitalization. Repayment may depend on collateral or other credit risk mitigation.

Grade 8 - Doubtful

An extension of credit classified ‘‘doubtful’’ has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific pending factors that may work to the advantage of and strengthen the credit, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined. Pending factors may include a proposed merger or acquisition, liquidation proceedings, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral, or refinancing plans. Generally, the doubtful classification should not extend for a long period of time because in most cases the pending factors or events that warranted the doubtful classification should be resolved either positively or negatively in a reasonable period of time.

Grade 9 - Loss

Extensions of credit classified ‘‘loss’’ are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the credit has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may be affected in the future. Amounts classified loss should be promptly charged off. The Company will not attempt long term recoveries while the credit remains on the Company’s books. Losses should be taken in the period in which they surface as uncollectible. With loss assets, the underlying borrowers are often in bankruptcy, have formally suspended debt repayments, or have otherwise ceased normal business operations. Once an asset is classified loss, there is little prospect of collecting either its principal or interest.

Non-commercial purpose loans are initially assigned a default loan grade of 99 (Pass) and are risk graded (Grade 6, 7, or 8) according to delinquency status when applicable.

Credit quality indicators by class of loan were as follows at March 31,June 30, 2019:

Pass 
Special
Mention
 Substandard Doubtful TotalPass 
Special
Mention
 Substandard Total
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$217,332
 $292
 $1,103
 $40
 $218,767
$231,448
 $266
 $1,598
 $233,312
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate226,907
 
 3,217
 
 230,124
231,538
 
 1,691
 233,229
1-4 Family HELOC90,944
 
 
 
 90,944
93,974
 
 462
 94,436
Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate463,978
 1,565
 3,925
 
 469,468
476,858
 
 5,115
 481,973
Construction, Land Development and Farmland219,322
 456
 974
 
 220,752
236,508
 
 913
 237,421
Consumer17,669
 
 248
 9
 17,926
18,624
 
 257
 18,881
Other14,213
 
 
 
 14,213
13,338
 
 
 13,338
Total$1,250,365
 $2,313
 $9,467
 $49
 $1,262,194
$1,302,288
 $266
 $10,036
 $1,312,590

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

Credit quality indicators by class of loan were as follows at December 31, 2018:

 Pass 
Special
Mention
 Substandard Total
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$212,761
 $
 $1,089
 $213,850
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate221,546
 1,125
 3,192
 225,863
1-4 Family HELOC88,112
 
 
 88,112
Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate442,127
 3,135
 2,578
 447,840
Construction, Land Development and Farmland218,053
 579
 2,169
 220,801
Consumer20,236
 
 259
 20,495
Other14,106
 
 
 14,106
Total$1,216,941
 $4,839
 $9,287
 $1,231,067

Past due status by class of loan was as follows at March 31,June 30, 2019:

30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
90+ Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 Current Total Loans
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
90+ Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 Current Total Loans
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$167
 $85
 $1,001
 $1,253
 $217,514
 $218,767
$170
 $
 $301
 $471
 $232,841
 $233,312
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate2,129
 208
 2,073
 4,410
 225,714
 230,124
680
 516
 67
 1,263
 231,966
 233,229
1-4 Family HELOC5
 
 
 5
 90,939
 90,944
120
 
 
 120
 94,316
 94,436
Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate511
 19
 
 530
 468,938
 469,468
1,064
 
 
 1,064
 480,909
 481,973
Construction, Land Development and Farmland6
 
 171
 177
 220,575
 220,752
1
 
 171
 172
 237,249
 237,421
Consumer33
 11
 17
 61
 17,865
 17,926
12
 10
 7
 29
 18,852
 18,881
Other
 
 
 
 14,213
 14,213

 
 
 
 13,338
 13,338
Total$2,851
 $323
 $3,262
 $6,436
 $1,255,758
 $1,262,194
$2,047
 $526
 $546
 $3,119
 $1,309,471
 $1,312,590

Past due status by class of loan was as follows at December 31, 2018:

 
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
90+ Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 Current Total Loans
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$22
 $153
 $279
 $454
 $213,396
 $213,850
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate1,104
 335
 1,203
 2,642
 223,221
 225,863
1-4 Family HELOC50
 
 
 50
 88,062
 88,112
Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate
 104
 
 104
 447,736
 447,840
Construction, Land Development and Farmland214
 
 171
 385
 220,416
 220,801
Consumer11
 30
 46
 87
 20,408
 20,495
Other
 
 
 
 14,106
 14,106
Total$1,401
 $622
 $1,699
 $3,722
 $1,227,345
 $1,231,067


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

There were two loans totaling $566$22 past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest at March 31,June 30, 2019. There was aone loan totaling $6 past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest at December 31, 2018.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no loans that were modified to troubled debt restructurings. One previously disclosed troubled debt restructuring with a principal balance of $89, was paid in full during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

The following table presents loans by class modified as troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the first threesix months of 2019 and 2018:
 Number of Contracts  Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investments  Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investments Number of Contracts  Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investments  Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investments
March 31, 2019     
1-4 Family Residential
 $
 $
Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate
 
 
Total
 $
 $
     
March 31, 2018     
June 30, 2018     
1-4 Family Residential1
 $1,254
 $1,254
1
 $1,254
 $1,254
Total1
 $1,254
 $1,254
1
 $1,254
 $1,254

OneThe modification that occurred during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, consisted of an interest only monthly payment restructure and had no effect on the allowance for loan losses or interest income.

The Company has acquired loans for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The outstanding balance and carrying amount of the purchased credit impaired loans waswere as follows at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$63
 $63
$
 $63
Multi-family and Commercial Real Estate229
 233
224
 233
Construction, Land Development and Farmland1,950
 1,958
1,037
 1,958
1-4 Family Residential Real Estate319
 324
315
 324
1-4 Family HELOC
 
Consumer17
 18

 18
Total outstanding balance2,578
 2,596
1,576
 2,596
Less remaining purchase discount300
 300
272
 300
Allowance for loan losses
 

 
Carrying amount, net of allowance$2,278
 $2,296
$1,304
 $2,296


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 3 - LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

Activity related to the accretable portion of the purchase discount on loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality is as follows for the quarters and threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018:

2019 20182019 2018
Balance at January 1,$110
 $
$110
 $
New loans purchased
 260

 260
Loan charge offs
 

 
Accretion income
 (38)
 (38)
Balance at March 31,110
 222
110
 222
New loans purchased
 
Loan payoffs
 (67)
Loan charge offs(7) 
Accretion income
 (95)
Balance at June 30,$103
 $60

NOTE 4 - OTHER REAL ESTATE

In connection with the merger with Community First, the Company acquired three real estate parcels. The Company valued the properties at their estimated fair values less costs to sell which totaled $1,650. Expenses related to other real estate totaled $6$15 and $3$13 for the quarterssix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

At March 31,June 30, 2019, there were two 1-4 Family Residentialfour loans to one borrower, all cross-collateralized, with related balances totaling $1,902 and a Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural loan, with a related balance of $160,$48, in the process of foreclosure. There was one 1-4 Family Residential property at

June 30, 2019, with a recorded balance of $848 related to other real estate.

NOTE 5 - FAIR VALUES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
 
Financial accounting standards relating to fair value measurements establish a framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1    Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Company has the ability to access.

Level 2    Inputs to the valuation methodology include:

Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets;
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and
Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by the observable market data by correlation or
other means.

If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, the Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3    Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.



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JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
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NOTE 5 - FAIR VALUES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

An asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques should maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Securities available for sale: The fair values of securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). The Company obtains fair value measurements for securities available for sale from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, cash flows and reference data, including market research publications, among other things.

Interest rate swaps: The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined based on discounted future cash flows.

Certain assets and 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). Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include the following:

Impaired Loans: The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s effective rate as the discount rate or recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company’s valuation methods 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.

Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.


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MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 5 - FAIR VALUES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

The following table sets forth the Company’s major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy, as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

Fair Value 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
March 31, 2019       
June 30, 2019       
Assets              
U. S. Treasury and other U. S. government agencies$562
 $
 $562
 $
$312
 $
 $312
 $
State and municipal238,345
 
 238,345
 
220,614
 
 220,614
 
Corporate bonds3,018
 
 3,018
 
3,019
 
 3,019
 
Mortgage backed securities34,422
 
 34,422
 
37,508
 
 37,508
 
Asset backed securities30,458
 
 30,458
 
28,920
 
 28,920
 
Time deposits3,500
 3,500
 
 
Interest rate swaps101
 
 101
 
1
 
 1
 
              
Liabilities              
Interest rate swaps$1,955
 $
 $1,955
 $
$3,576
 $
 $3,576
 $
              
December 31, 2018              
Assets              
U. S. Treasury and other U. S. government agencies$554
 $
 $554
 $
$554
 $
 $554
 $
State and municipal229,298
 
 229,298
 
229,298
 
 229,298
 
Corporate bonds3,017
 
 3,017
 
3,017
 
 3,017
 
Mortgage backed securities31,958
 
 31,958
 
31,958
 
 31,958
 
Asset backed securities27,996
 
 27,996
 
27,996
 
 27,996
 
Time deposits3,500
 3,500
 
 
3,500
 3,500
 
 
Interest rate swaps467
 
 467
 
467
 
 467
 
              
Liabilities              
Interest rate swaps$1,183
 $
 $1,183
 $
$1,183
 $
 $1,183
 $


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MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 5 - FAIR VALUES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

The following table sets forth the Company’s major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy, as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

Fair Value Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
March 31, 2019       
June 30, 2019       
Assets              
Impaired loans$376
 $
 $
 $376
$397
 $
 $
 $397
Other real estate owned1,000
 
 
 1,000
1,848
 
 
 1,848
              
December 31, 2018              
Assets              
Impaired loans$370
 $
 $
 $370
$370
 $
 $
 $370
Other real estate owned1,000 
 
 1,000
1,000 
 
 1,000

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which we have utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 
Valuation
Techniques (1)
 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range
(Weighted Average)
Impaired loansAppraisal Estimated costs to sell 10%
Other real estate ownedAppraisal Estimated costs to sell 10%
(1)The fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which may include Level 3 inputs that are not identifiable, or by using the discounted cash flow method if the loan is not collateral dependent. Estimated cash flows change and appraised values of the assets or collateral underlying the loans will be sensitive to changes.


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(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 5 - FAIR VALUES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments not reported at fair value at March 31,June 30, 2019 were as follows:
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair
Value
 Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
Financial assets                  
Cash and due from banks$34,796
 $34,796
 $34,796
 $
 $
$35,917
 $35,917
 $35,917
 $
 $
Federal funds sold409
 409
 
 409
 
80
 80
 
 80
 
Loans, net1,250,806
 1,235,864
 
 
 1,235,864
1,301,019
 1,288,697
 
 
 1,288,697
Mortgage loans held for sale9,990
 10,066
 
 10,066
 
11,571
 11,701
 
 11,701
 
Accrued interest receivable8,389
 8,389
 
 8,389
 
7,246
 7,246
 
 7,246
 
Restricted equity securities11,499
 11,499
 
 11,499
 
11,488
 11,488
 
 11,488
 
Financial liabilities                  
Deposits$1,511,321
 $1,509,732
 $
 $
 $1,509,732
$1,550,280
 $1,551,492
 $
 $
 $1,551,492
Accrued interest payable990
 990
 
 990
 
967
 967
 
 967
 
Subordinate debentures11,624
 11,993
 
 
 11,993
11,644
 12,261
 
 
 12,261
Federal Home Loan Bank advances15,309
 15,277
 
 
 15,277
11,119
 11,133
 
 
 11,133

Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments not reported at fair value at December 31, 2018 were as follows:
Carrying
Amount
 Estimated
Fair
Value
 Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
Carrying
Amount
 Estimated
Fair
Value
 Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
Financial assets                  
Cash and due from banks$34,807
 $34,807
 $34,807
 $
 $
$34,807
 $34,807
 $34,807
 $
 $
Federal funds sold371
 371
 
 371
 
371
 371
 
 371
 
Loans, net1,220,184
 1,206,574
 
 
 1,206,574
1,220,184
 1,206,574
 
 
 1,206,574
Mortgage loans held for sale15,823
 15,871
 
 15,871
 
15,823
 15,871
 
 15,871
 
Accrued interest receivable8,214
 8,214
 
 8,214
 
8,214
 8,214
 
 8,214
 
Restricted equity securities11,690
 11,690
 
 11,690
 
11,690
 11,690
 
 11,690
 
Financial liabilities                  
Deposits$1,437,903
 $1,434,652
 $
 $
 $1,434,652
$1,437,903
 $1,434,652
 $
 $
 $1,434,652
Accrued interest payable1,063
 1,063
 
 1,063
 
1,063
 1,063
 
 1,063
 
Subordinate debentures11,603
 11,522
 
 
 11,522
Federal Home Loan Bank advances57,498
 57,434
 
 
 57,434
57,498
 57,434
 
 
 57,434

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(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 5 - FAIR VALUES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are described as follows:

Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable and payable, restricted equity securities, federal funds sold or purchased, demand deposits, and variable rate loans or deposits that re-price frequently and fully. For fixed rate loans or deposits and for variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent re-pricing or re-pricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. Fair value of debt is based on discounted cash flows using current rates for similar financing.


NOTE 6 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock Option Plan

In 2006, the Board of Directors and shareholders of the Bank (then known as "Commerce Union Bank") approved the Commerce Union Bank Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan providesprovided for the granting of stock options, and authorizesauthorized the issuance of common stock upon the exercise of such options, for up to 625,000 shares of common stock to employees and organizers of the Company.organizers. As part of the Bank's reorganization into a holding company corporate structure in 2012, all Commerce Union Bank options were replaced with Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc. (now known as "Reliant Bancorp, Inc.") options with no change in terms. On March 10, 2015, the shareholders of the Company approved the Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc. Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan (the “A&R Plan”) that permits the grant of awards ofwith respect to up to 1,250,000 shares of the Company
common stock in the form of stock options. As part of the merger withof Commerce Bank and Reliant Bank, all outstanding stock options of Reliant Bank were converted to stock options of Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc. (now known as "Reliant Bancorp, Inc.") under this plan.the A&R Plan.

Under the Stock OptionA&R Plan, stock option awards may be granted in the form of incentive stock options or non-statutory
stock options, and are generally exercisable for up to ten10 years following the date such option awards are granted. Exercise
prices of incentive stock options must be equal to or greater than the fair market value of the common stock on the grant
date.

A summary of the activity in the stock option planA&R Plan for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 is as follows:
Shares 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Shares 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2019159,260
 $16.72
 6.04 $1,146
159,260
 $16.72
 6.04 years $1,146
Granted1,000
 $22.67
 10.00 
1,000
 $22.67
 
 
Exercised(2,183)
 $12.37
 5.69 
(26,706)
 $13.14
 
 
Forfeited or expired(2,600)
 $19.90
 7.95 
(2,753)
 $19.34
 
 
Outstanding at March 31, 2019155,477
 $16.75
 5.79 $1,023
Exercisable at March 31, 201987,877
 $13.49
 4.10 $780
Outstanding at June 30, 2019130,801
 $17.44
 6.22 years $924
Exercisable at June 30, 201964,201
 $13.75
 4.66 years $636
 Shares 
Weighted Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
Non-vested options at January 1, 201971,200
 $5.28
Granted1,000
 $6.57
Vested(2,000) $3.55
Forfeited(2,600) $5.03
Non-vested options at March 31, 201967,600
 $5.36



 Shares 
Weighted Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
Non-vested options at January 1, 201971,200
 $5.28
Granted1,000
 $6.57
Vested(2,847) $4.24
Forfeited(2,753) $4.89
Non-vested options at June 30, 201966,600
 $5.36

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NOTE 6 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)

Stock Option Plan, Continued
As of March 31,June 30, 2019, there was $283$259 of unrecognized future compensation expense to be recognized related to stock options.

Equity Incentive Plan
On June 18, 2015, the shareholders of Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc. (now known as "Reliant Bancorp, Inc.") approved the Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc. 2015 Equity
Incentive Plan, which provides for the issuance ofreserves up to 900,000 shares of common stock to be subject to awards under the plan, including awards in the form of stock options, restricted stock grants, performance-based awards, and other awards denominated or grants for performance-based compensation.payable by reference to or based on or related to common stock.

The following table shows the activity related to non-vested restricted stock for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019:

Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date
Fair Value
Shares Weighted Average Grant-Date
Fair Value
Non-vested shares at January 1, 2019110,660
 $24.28
110,660
 $24.28
Granted3,000
 21.778,000
 21.94
Vested
 

 
Forfeited(3,750) 23.31(7,750) 23.25
Non-vested shares at March 31, 2019109,910
 $24.25
Non-vested shares at June 30, 2019110,910
 $24.19

The restricted shares vest over periods ranging from one to three years. As of March 31,June 30, 2019, there was $1,472$1,250 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted share awards.

NOTE 7 - REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

The Company and the Bank areis subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state banking agencies. The Company meets the Small Bank Holding Company regulatory exemption limit presently set at three billion in total assets. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations, involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action. Management believes as of March 31,June 30, 2019, the Company and the Bank meetmeets all capital adequacy requirements to which they areit is subject.

Prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If only adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required. At March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the most recent regulatory notifications categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.

In July 2013, the FDICFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved final rules that substantially amendamended the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to the Company and the Bank. The final rules implement the regulatory capital reforms of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision reflected in “Basel III: A Global Framework for More Resilient Banks and Banking Systems” (Basel III)("Basel III") and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.


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JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 7 - REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)

Under these rules, the leverage and risk-based capital ratios of bank holding companies may not be lower than the leverage and risk-based capital ratios for insured depository institutions. The final rules implementing Basel III became effective on January 1, 2015, and include new minimum risk-based capital and leverage ratios and a new common equity tier 1 ratio. In addition, these rules refine the definition of what constitutes capital for purposes of calculating those ratios, including the definitions of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital.

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MARCH 31, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
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NOTE 7 - REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)

Basel III establishes a “capital conservation buffer” of 2.5% which began phasing in on January 1, 2016, at a rate of 0.625% per year. The buffer became fully phased in on January 1, 2019. An institution is subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if capital levels fall below minimum levels plus the buffer.

Actual and required capitalCapital amounts and ratios for the Company and the Bank (required) are presented below as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

Actual
Regulatory
Capital
 
Minimum Required
Capital Including
Capital Conservation
Buffer
 
To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
Actual
Regulatory
Capital
 
Minimum Required
Capital Including
Capital Conservation
Buffer
 
To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount RatioAmount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
March 31, 2019           
June 30, 2019           
Company                      
Tier I leverage$171,606
 10.23% $67,099
 4.000% $83,874
 5.000%$168,218
 9.81% $68,590
 4.000% $85,738
 5.000%
Common equity tier 1159,982
 11.50% 97,380
 7.000% 90,425
 6.500%156,574
 10.93% 100,276
 7.000% 93,114
 6.500%
Tier I risk-based capital171,606
 12.34% 118,205
 8.500% 111,252
 8.000%168,218
 11.75% 121,690
 8.500% 114,531
 8.000%
Total risk-based capital183,385
 13.19% 145,985
 10.500% 139,033
 10.000%180,309
 12.59% 150,377
 10.500% 143,216
 10.000%
                      
Bank                      
Tier I leverage$167,447
 9.99% $67,046
 4.000% $83,807
 5.000%$164,042
 9.58% $68,492
 4.000% $85,615
 5.000%
Common equity tier 1167,447
 12.07% 97,111
 7.000% 90,174
 6.500%164,042
 11.48% 100,020
 7.000% 92,875
 6.500%
Tier I risk-based capital167,447
 12.07% 117,920
 8.500% 110,984
 8.000%164,042
 11.48% 121,452
 8.500% 114,308
 8.000%
Total risk-based capital179,226
 12.92% 145,656
 10.500% 138,720
 10.000%176,133
 12.33% 150,029
 10.500% 142,885
 10.000%
                      
December 31, 2018                      
Company                      
Tier I leverage$168,876
 10.38% $65,077
 4.000% $81,347
 5.000%$168,876
 10.38% $65,077
 4.000% $81,347
 5.000%
Common equity tier 1157,273
 11.59% 86,507
 6.375% 88,203
 6.500%157,273
 11.59% 86,507
 6.375% 88,203
 6.500%
Tier I risk-based capital168,876
 12.44% 106,905
 7.875% 108,602
 8.000%168,876
 12.44% 106,905
 7.875% 108,602
 8.000%
Total risk-based capital180,193
 13.28% 133,991
 9.875% 135,688
 10.000%180,193
 13.28% 133,991
 9.875% 135,688
 10.000%
                      
Bank                      
Tier I leverage$165,308
 10.17% $65,018
 4.000% $81,272
 5.000%$165,308
 10.17% $65,018
 4.000% $81,272
 5.000%
Common equity tier 1165,308
 12.19% 86,451
 6.375% 88,146
 6.500%165,308
 12.19% 86,451
 6.375% 88,146
 6.500%
Tier I risk-based capital165,308
 12.19% 106,792
 7.875% 108,488
 8.000%165,308
 12.19% 106,792
 7.875% 108,488
 8.000%
Total risk-based capital176,625
 13.02% 133,961
 9.875% 135,657
 10.000%176,625
 13.02% 133,961
 9.875% 135,657
 10.000%

NOTE 8 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following is a summary of the components comprising basic and diluted earnings per common share of stock (EPS)("EPS"):

Three Months Ended
 Six Months Ended
Three Months Ended
March 31,
June 30, June 30,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Basic EPS Computation          
Net income attributable to common shareholders$3,824
 $3,741
$4,239
 $2,139
 $8,063
 $5,880
Weighted average common shares outstanding11,405,438
 11,385,323
11,196,898
 11,396,829
 11,300,095
 11,389,634
Basic earnings per common share$0.34
 $0.33
$0.38
 $0.19
 $0.71
 $0.52
Diluted EPS Computation          
Net income attributable to common shareholders$3,824
 $3,741
$4,239
 $2,139
 $8,063
 $5,880
Weighted average common shares outstanding11,405,438
 11,385,323
11,196,898
 11,396,829
 11,300,095
 11,389,634
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted shares and employee stock purchase plan81,707
 92,611
89,729
 98,404
 78,300
 96,838
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding11,487,145
 11,477,934
11,286,627
 11,495,233
 11,378,395
 11,486,472
Diluted earnings per common share$0.33
 $0.33
$0.38
 $0.19
 $0.71
 $0.51

NOTE 9 - SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company has two reportable business segments: retail banking and residential mortgage banking. Segment information is derived from the internal reporting system utilized by management. Revenues and expenses for segments reflect those which can be specifically identified and have been assigned based on internally developed allocation methods. Financial results have been presented, to the extent practicable, as if each segment operated on a stand-alone basis.

Retail Banking provides deposit and lending services to consumer and business customers within our primary geographic markets. Our customers are serviced through branch locations, ATMs, online banking, and mobile banking.

Residential Mortgage Banking originates traditional first lien residential mortgage loans and first lien home equity lines of credit throughout the United States. The traditional first lien residential mortgage loans are typically underwritten to government agency standards and sold to third partythird-party secondary market mortgage investors. The home equity lines of credit are typically underwrittensold to participating banks or other investor groupgroups and are underwritten to their standards.

During the second quarter of 2019, RMV began acquiring loans from approved correspondent lenders and reselling them in the secondary market. These loans are not FNMA or FHLMC qualified loans, and are of higher risk, such as, jumbo loans or senior position home equity lines of credit.
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MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 9 - SEGMENT REPORTING (CONTINUED)

The following presents summarized results of operations for the Company’s business segments for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2019
Retail Banking 
Residential
Mortgage
Banking
 
Elimination
Entries
 ConsolidatedRetail Banking 
Residential
Mortgage
Banking
 
Elimination
Entries
 Consolidated
Net interest income$13,373
 $88
 $
 $13,461
$13,703
 $110
 $
 $13,813
Provision for loan losses
 
 
 
200
 
 
 200
Noninterest income1,378
 575
 (15) 1,938
1,473
 1,235
 (10) 2,698
Noninterest expense (excluding merger expense)10,445
 2,299
 
 12,744
10,129
 2,996
 
 13,125
Merger expense2
 
 
 2
1
 
 
 1
Income tax expense (benefit)480
 (108) 
 372
607
 (106) 
 501
Net income (loss)3,824
 (1,528) (15) 2,281
4,239
 (1,545) (10) 2,684
Noncontrolling interest in net loss of subsidiary
 1,528
 15
 1,543

 1,545
 10
 1,555
Net income attributable to common shareholders$3,824
 $
 $
 $3,824
$4,239
 $
 $
 $4,239

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
Retail Banking Residential Mortgage Banking Elimination Entries ConsolidatedRetail Banking Residential Mortgage Banking Elimination Entries Consolidated
Net interest income$13,044
 $338
 $
 $13,382
$13,190
 $214
 $
 $13,404
Provision for loan losses137
 
 
 137
300
 
 
 300
Noninterest income1,288
 1,748
 (45) 2,991
1,299
 993
 (38) 2,254
Noninterest expense (excluding merger expense)9,451
 2,534
 
 11,985
9,389
 2,169
 
 11,558
Merger expense177
 
 
 177
2,483
 
 
 2,483
Income tax expense (benefit)826
 (29) 
 797
178
 (63) 
 115
Net income (loss)3,741
 (419) (45) 3,277
2,139
 (899) (38) 1,202
Noncontrolling interest in net loss of subsidiary
 419
 45
 464

 899
 38
 937
Net income attributable to common shareholders$3,741
 $
 $
 $3,741
$2,139
 $
 $
 $2,139

















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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 9 - SEGMENT REPORTING (CONTINUED)

 Six Months Ended
June 30, 2019
 Retail Banking Residential Mortgage Banking Elimination Entries Consolidated
Net interest income$27,076
 $198
 $
 $27,274
Provision for loan losses200
 
 
 200
Noninterest income2,851
 1,810
 (25) 4,636
Noninterest expense (excluding merger expense)20,574
 5,295
 
 25,869
Merger expense3
 
 
 3
Income tax expense (benefit)1,087
 (214) 
 873
Net income (loss)8,063
 (3,073) (25) 4,965
Noncontrolling interest in net loss of subsidiary
 3,073
 25
 3,098
Net income attributable to common shareholders$8,063
 $
 $
 $8,063

 Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
 Retail Banking Residential Mortgage Banking Elimination Entries Consolidated
Net interest income$26,234
 $552
 $
 $26,786
Provision for loan losses437
 
 
 437
Noninterest income2,587
 2,741
 (83) 5,245
Noninterest expense (excluding merger expense)18,840
 4,703
 
 23,543
Merger expense2,660
 
 
 2,660
Income tax expense (benefit)1,004
 (92) 
 912
Net income5,880
 (1,318) (83) 4,479
Noncontrolling interest in net income of subsidiary
 1,318
 83
 1,401
Net income attributable to common shareholders$5,880
 $
 $
 $5,880

NOTE 10 - DERIVATIVES

The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements.

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MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 10 - DERIVATIVES (CONTINUED)

Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $60,000 as of March 31,June 30, 2019 , were designated as cash flow hedges of certain certificates of depositsshort-term interest bearing liabilities and subordinated debentures,which are fully effective. As such, no amount of ineffectiveness has been included in net income. Therefore, the aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in other assets (liabilities) with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedges no longer be considered effective. The Company expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining terms of the swap agreements.

Summary information related to the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges as of March 31,June 30, 2019, is as follows:

Notional amounts$60,000
$60,000
Weighted average pay rates3.338%3.338%
Weighted average receive rates3.060%3.060%
Weighted average maturity4.22 years
3.97 years
Unrealized losses$1,790
$2,955

Cash Flow Hedges
The following table presents the net gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and the Consolidated Statements of Income relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the period ended:

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI
(Effective Portion)
 Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Interest Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Non-Interest Income (Ineffective Portion)Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI
(Effective Portion)
 Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Interest Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Non-Interest Income (Ineffective Portion)
March 31, 2019     
June 30, 2019     
Interest rate contracts$(637) $
 $
$(1,802) $
 $

The following table reflects the cash flow hedges included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively:

 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value
Included in other liabilities:       
Interest rate swaps related to       
subordinate debentures$10,000
 $284
 $10,000
 $174
        
Interest rate swaps related to       
Certificates of deposits50,000
 1,506
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
 
 50,000
 979
Total included in other liabilities$60,000
 $1,790
 $60,000
 $1,153
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value
Included in other liabilities:       
Interest rate swaps related to:       
Subordinate debentures$10,000
 $475
 $10,000
 $174
Short-term interest bearing liabilities50,000
 2,480
 50,000
 979
Total included in other liabilities$60,000
 $2,955
 $60,000
 $1,153

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MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 10 - DERIVATIVES (CONTINUED)

Fair Value Hedges
The following table reflects the fair value hedges included in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively:

Interest rate contractsLocation March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018Location June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
Change in fair value on interest          
rate swaps hedging investmentsInterest income $(501) $614
Interest income $(1,057) $255

The following table reflects the fair value hedges included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively:

March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair ValueNotional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value
Included in other assets:              
Interest rate swaps related to investments$10,668
 $101
 $16,902
 $467
$1,000
 $1
 $16,902
 $467
              
Total included in other assets$10,668
 $101
 $16,902
 $467
$1,000
 $1
 $16,902
 $467
              
Included in other liabilities:              
Interest rate swaps related to investments10,437
 165
 4,203
 30
19,605
 621
 4,203
 30
              
Total included in other liabilities$10,437
 $165
 $4,203
 $30
$19,605
 $621
 $4,203
 $30


NOTE 11 – INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense totaled $501 in the second quarter of 2019 as compared to $115 in the second quarter of 2018 and $873 and $912 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018, was $372 and $797. The decline is attributable to; a lower income before tax level, an increased level of tax-exempt income in 2019, increased utilization of state tax credit lending programs, and there were no non-deductible merger expenses in 2019.respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 was 14%16% and 20%9%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2019 can be attributed to a decrease in tax-exempt securities. Merger expenses in the second quarter of 2018, had the impact of reducing taxable income and increasing the proportion of tax exempt income to total income. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was 15% and 17%, respectively.



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(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 12 - BUSINESS COMBINATION

OnEffective January 1, 2018, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated August 22, 2017, by and among Reliant Bancorp, Inc., Community First Inc., Pioneer Merger Sub, Inc., and Community First Bank & Trust, Community First,a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliant Bancorp, Inc., merged with and into the Reliant Bancorp, Inc. Immediately following the merger, Community First, Bank & Trustwith Community First continuing as the surviving corporation, and immediately thereafter Community First merged with and into Reliant Bank,Bancorp, Inc., with Reliant Bank surviving. Pioneer Merger Sub,Bancorp, Inc. was formed to effectcontinuing as the merger and no longer exists.surviving corporation.

Pursuant to the merger agreement, each outstanding share of Community First Inc. common stock (except for excluded shares and dissenting shares) was converted into and cancelledcanceled in exchange for the right to receive 0.481 shares of Reliant Bancorp, Inc. common stock, together with cash in lieu of any fractional shares. This business combination results in expanded and morefurther diversified the Company's market area for the Company.area.

The following table details the financial impact of the merger,business combination, including the calculation of the purchase price, the allocation of the purchase price to the fair values of net assets assumed and goodwill recognized:

Calculation of Purchase Price  
   
Shares of Community First common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2017 5,025,884
Exchange ratio for Reliant Bancorp, Inc. common stock 0.481
Share conversion 2,417,450
Reliant Bancorp, Inc. common stock shares issued 2,416,444
Reliant Bancorp, Inc. share price at December 29, 2017 $25.64
Value of Reliant Bancorp, Inc. common stock shares issued 61,958
Value of fractional shares 25
Estimated fair value of Community First, Inc. $61,983
   
Allocation of Purchase Price  
Total consideration above $61,983
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed  
Cash and cash equivalents (33,128)
Time deposits in other financial institutions (23,309)
Investment securities available for sale (69,078)
Loans, net of unearned income (313,040)
Mortgage loans held for sale, net (910)
Accrued interest receivable (1,165)
Premises and equipment (9,585)
Restricted equity securities (1,726)
Cash surrender value of life insurance contracts (10,664)
Other real estate owned (1,650)
Deferred tax asset, net (4,885)
Core deposit intangible (7,888)
Other assets (1,795)
Deposits—noninterest-bearing 80,395
Deposits—interest-bearing 352,100
Other borrowings 11,522
Payables and other liabilities 5,061
Net liabilities assumed (net assets acquired) (29,745)
Goodwill $32,238

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(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 12 - BUSINESS COMBINATION (CONTINUED)

During 2018, as part of the system integration of Community First, the Company determined minor adjustments were appropriate to reduce other assets by $93 and increase payables and other liabilities by $85 effective as of the acquisition date.

NOTE 13 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Information about certain issued accounting standards updates is presented below. Also refer to Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies “Recent Authoritative Accounting Guidance” in our 2018Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for additional information related to previously issued accounting standards updates.

ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” implements a common revenue standard that clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue. The principle element of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this principle, an entity should apply 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 2014-09 was originally going to be effective for the Company on January 1, 2018; however, the FASB recently issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – Deferral of the Effective Date" which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year to January 1, 2019. 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 this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company.

ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): 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) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment,
(iii) eliminates 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) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, (v) requires 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) requires 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 (viii) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities. ASU 2016-01 became effective for us on January 1, 2019 and did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.

ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” ASU 2016-02 will require lessees to recognize a lease liability, which is a lessee's
obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use 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 will be effective for us on January 1, 2020 and will require transition using a modified retrospective approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the consolidated financial statements. We estimate that the effect of implementing this pronouncement will result in right to use assets of $13,804$11,455 and a corresponding liability, using the remaining contractual lease periods. We also estimate the impact on regulatory capital of the Company to be a reduction of eightseven basis points to the Tier 1 leverage capital ratio. Management is presently evaluating the planned renewals of existing leases. If management determines to utilize the renewals of leases then the right to use assets and corresponding liability will increase.

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MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)


NOTE 13 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (CONTINUED)

ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” 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 willis expected to be effective on January 1, 2021. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-13 on our financial statements. We are currently developing an implementation plan to include assessment of processes, portfolio segmentation, model
development, system requirements and the identification of data and resource needs, among other things. We are also in the process of implementing a third-party vendor solution to assist us in the application of the ASU 2016-13. The adoption of the ASU 2016-13 could result in an increase in the allowance for loan losses as a result of changing from an “incurred loss” model, which encompasses allowances for current known and inherent losses within the portfolio, to an “expected loss” model, which encompasses allowances for losses expected to be incurred over the life of the portfolio. Furthermore, ASU 2016-13 will necessitate that we establish an allowance for expected credit losses for certain debt securities and other financial assets. While we are currently unable to reasonably estimate the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13, we expect 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 (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” ASU 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test which required entities to compute the implied fair value of goodwill. Under ASU 2017-04, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2021, with earlier adoption permitted and is not currently expected to have a significant impact on the consolidatedour financial statements.

ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820. The amendments in this update remove disclosures that no longer are considered cost beneficial, modify/clarify the specific requirements of certain disclosures, and add disclosure requirements identified as relevant. ASU 2018-13 will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2021, with early adoption permitted, and is not expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements.


NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On May 3, 2019, in connection with the Company's stock repurchase plan, 200,000 shares were acquired at a total cost of $4,598.



Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Executive Summary
The following is a summary of the Company’s (as defined below) financial highlights and significant events for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019:

Net income availableattributable to common shareholders totaled $3.8$8.1 million, or $0.33$0.71 per diluted common share, for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to $3.7$5.9 million, or $0.33$0.51 per diluted common share, during same period in 2018.
Loans net of unearned income increased $31.1$81.5 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019.
Deposits increased $73.4$112.4 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019.
Asset quality remainsremained strong with nonperforming assets to total assets of just 0.450.38 percent.

In the following section the term “Company” means “Reliant Bancorp, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries” and the term “Bank” means “Reliant Bank.” The following discussion and analysis is intended to assist in the understanding and assessment of significant changes and trends related to our financial position and operating results. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere herein along with our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 8, 2019.for the year ended December 31, 2018. Amounts in the narrative are shown in thousands, except for economic and demographic information, numbers of shares, per share amounts and as otherwise noted.

Critical Accounting Policies

The accounting principles we follow and our methods of applying these principles conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and with general practices within the banking industry. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The following is a brief summary of the more significant policies.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements as of and for the periods presented include the accounts of Reliant Bancorp, theInc. ("Reliant Bancorp"), Reliant Bank (the "Bank"), Community First Trups Holding Company, which is wholly owned by Reliant Bancorp (“TRUPSTRUPS”), Reliant Investment Holdings, LLC ("Holdings"Holdings"), which is 100% wholly owned by the Bank, and Reliant Mortgage Ventures, LLC ("RMV"RMV"), of which the Bank controls 51% of the governance rights (Reliant Bancorp, the Bank, TRUPS, Holdings, TRUPS, and RMV are, collectively, referred to herein as the “Company”). As described in the notes to our annual consolidated financial statements, RMV is considered a variable interest entity for which the Bank is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As described in Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements, effective on January 1, 2018, Reliant Bancorp and Community First, Inc. merged effective January 1, 2018.merged. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to U.S. GAAP and to general practices in the banking industry.

During 2011, the Bank and another entity organized RMV. Under the relatedRMV operating agreement, the non-controlling member receives 70% of the cash flow distributions of RMV, and the Bank receives 30% of the cash flow distributions, once the non-controlling member recovers its capital contributions to RMV. The non-controlling member is required to fund RMV’s losses via additional capital contributions to RMV. As of March 31,June 30, 2019, RMV's cumulative losses to date totaled $9,601.$11,121. RMV will have to generate net income of this amount before the Company will participate in future cash flow distributions.

















Purchased Loans

The Company maintains an allowance for loan losses on purchased loans based on credit deterioration subsequent to the acquisition date. In accordance with the accounting guidance for business combinations, because we recorded all acquired loans at fair value as of the date of the merger (discussedMerger (as defined below), we did not establish an allowance for loan losses on any of the loans we purchased as of the acquisition date as any credit deterioration evident in the loans was included in the determination of the acquisition date fair values. For purchased credit-impaired loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, management establishes an allowance for loan losses subsequent to the date of acquisition by re-estimating expected cash flows on these loans on a quarterly basis, with any decline in expected cash flows due to a credit triggering impairment recorded as provision for loan losses. The allowance established is the excess of the loan’s carrying value over the present value of projected future cash flows, discounted at the current accounting yield of the loan or the fair value of collateral (less estimated costs to sell) for collateral dependent loans. These cash flow evaluations are inherently subjective as they require material estimates, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. While the determination of specific cash flows involves estimates, each estimate is unique to the individual loan, and none is individually significant. For non-purchased credit-impaired loans acquired in the mergerMerger and that are accounted for under ASC 310-20, the historical loss estimates are based on the historical losses experienced by Reliantthe Bank for loans with similar characteristics as those acquired other than purchased credit-impaired loans. We record an allowance for loan losses only when the calculated amount exceeds the remaining credit mark established at acquisition.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using historical loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, current economic conditions (national and local), and other factors such as changes in interest rates, portfolio concentrations, changes in the experience, ability, and depth of the lending function, levels of and trends in charged-off loans, recoveries, past-due loans and volume and severity of classified loans. The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.
 
A loan is impaired when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. All classified loans and loans on non-accrual status are individually evaluated for impairment. Factors considered in determining if a loan is impaired include the borrower’s ability to repay amounts owed, collateral deficiencies, the risk rating of the loan and economic conditions affecting the borrower’s industry, among other things. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value (less estimated costs to sell) of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless the principal amount is deemed fully collectible, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. When recognition of interest income on a cash basis is appropriate, the amount of income recognized is limited to what would have been accrued on the remaining principal balance at the contractual rate. Cash payments received over this limit, and not applied to reduce the loansloan's remaining principal balance, are recorded as recoveries of prior charge-offs until these charge-offs have been fully recovered.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate note to theour consolidated financial statements. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.













COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018
Merger Between Reliant Bancorp, Inc. and Community First, Inc.
On December 15, 2017, the shareholdersEffective January 1, 2018, Pioneer Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliant Bancorp, approved a mergermerged with and into Community First, Inc. (“Community First”), with Community First Inc. ("continuing as the surviving corporation, and immediately thereafter Community First"), which became effective on January 1, 2018 (the "Merger”First merged with and into Reliant Bancorp, with Reliant Bancorp continuing as the surviving corporation (such transactions collectively, the “Merger”). EachIn connection with the Merger, each outstanding share of Community First common stock converted into the right to receive .4810.481 shares of Reliant Bancorp common stock. After the Merger was completed, legacy Reliant Bancorp’sBancorp shareholders and legacy Community First shareholders owned approximately 78.9% of the common stock of the combined company, and legacy Community First’s shareholders owned approximately 21.1%, respectively, of the common stock of the combined company.
The assets and liabilities of Community First, as of the effective date of the Merger, were recorded at their respective estimated fair values and added to those of the Company. Any excess of purchase price over the net estimated fair values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of Community First was allocated to all identifiable intangibles assets. Any remaining excess was then allocated to goodwill.
As of December 31, 2017, Community First, including its wholly owned subsidiaries, had total assets of $480 million, total loans of $316 million and total deposits of $433 million. Community First held a loan portfolio that was primarily comprised of real estate loans.
As a result of the Merger on January 1, 2018, the Company:
 
grew consolidated total assets from $1,125.0 million to $1,636.0 million as of January 1, 2018 after giving effect to purchase accounting;
increased total loans from $762.5 million to $1,075.5 million as of January 1, 2018;million;
increased total deposits from $883.5 million to $1,316.9 million as of January 1, 2018;million; and
expanded its employee base from 167 full time equivalent employees to 272 full time equivalent employees as of January 1, 2018.employees.

Earnings

Net income attributable to common shareholders amounted to $3,824,$4,239 and $8,063, or $0.34$0.38 and $0.71 per basic share, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to $3,741,$2,139 and $5,880, or $0.33$0.19 and $0.52 per basic share, for the same periodperiods in 2018. Diluted net income attributable to common shareholders was $0.33$0.38 and $0.71 per share and $0.19 and $0.51 per share for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018.June 30, 2018, respectively. The major components contributing to the increases when compared to the prior year are a decrease of 6.5% and 1.3% in non-interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, and an increase of 0.6%3.1% and 1.8% in net interest income for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in 2018 accounts for all of the increase in net income attributable to common shareholders. This2018. These and other components of earnings are discussed further below.


Net Interest Income

Net interest income represents the amount by which interest earned on various earning assets exceeds interest paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities and is the most significant component of our revenues. The following table sets forth the amount of our average balances, interest income or interest expense for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the average interest rate for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, net interest spread and net interest margin for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018 (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 ChangeThree Months Ended June 30, 2019 Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Change
Average BalancesRates / Yields (%)Interest Income / Expense Average BalancesRates / Yields (%)Interest Income / Expense Due to VolumeDue to RateTotalAverage BalancesRates / Yields (%)Interest Income / Expense Average BalancesRates / Yields (%)Interest Income / Expense Due to VolumeDue to RateTotal
Interest earning assets                  
Loans$1,238,341
5.16
$15,463
 $1,088,166
4.81
$12,872
 $1,697
$895
$2,591
$1,276,197
5.18
$16,178
 $1,119,884
4.81
$13,393
 $1,795
$989
$2,785
Loan fees
0.23
706
 
0.26
686
 20

20

0.25
782
 
0.24
673
 109

109
Loans with fees1,238,341
5.39
16,169
 1,088,166
5.07
13,558
 1,716
895
2,611
1,276,197
5.43
16,960
 1,119,884
5.05
14,066
 1,905
989
2,894
Mortgage loans held for sale10,747
5.77
153
 39,235
4.97
481
 (782)454
(328)14,502
5.48
198
 24,611
5.31
326
 (196)68
(128)
Deposits with banks27,643
1.73
118
 50,206
1.34
166
 (267)219
(48)30,342
1.53
116
 36,550
1.21
110
 (89)95
6
Investment securities - taxable72,464
2.82
503
 72,678
2.83
507
 (2)(2)(4)77,405
3.04
587
 67,647
2.69
453
 70
64
134
Investment securities - tax-exempt228,497
3.86
1,718
 218,246
3.57
1,504
 78
136
214
222,149
3.77
1,650
 231,874
3.75
1,708
 (134)76
(58)
Federal funds sold and other12,650
5.83
182
 9,934
5.96
146
 57
(21)36
13,308
5.46
181
 11,441
5.85
167
 73
(59)14
Total earning assets1,590,342
5.00
18,843
 1,478,465
4.61
16,362
 801
1,680
2,481
1,633,903
5.02
19,692
 1,492,007
4.66
16,830
 1,629
1,233
2,862
Nonearning assets140,835
   134,621
    139,123
   137,707
    
Total assets$1,731,177
   $1,613,086
    $1,773,026
   $1,629,714
    
Interest bearing liabilities                  
Interest bearing demand148,649
0.30
111
 154,318
0.20
77
 (19)53
34
141,997
0.24
86
 143,811
0.23
84
 (6)8
2
Savings and money market400,328
1.14
1,130
 344,641
0.56
478
 88
564
652
374,406
1.13
1,051
 357,475
0.64
574
 28
449
477
Time deposits - retail577,270
2.05
2,921
 516,424
1.31
1,664
 217
1,040
1,257
612,148
2.14
3,263
 517,209
1.43
1,848
 382
1,033
1,415
Time deposits - wholesale106,625
2.47
650
 95,743
1.41
332
 42
276
318
169,956
2.61
1,106
 92,197
1.53
351
 411
344
755
Total interest bearing deposits1,232,872
1.58
4,812
 1,111,126
0.93
2,551
 328
1,933
2,261
1,298,507
1.70
5,506
 1,110,692
1.03
2,857
 815
1,834
2,649
Federal Home Loan Bank advances56,718
2.70
377
 70,172
1.57
272
 (312)417
105
23,668
2.97
175
 79,520
2.00
397
 (1,044)822
(222)
Subordinated debt11,613
6.74
193
 11,536
5.52
157
 1
35
36
11,634
6.83
198
 11,556
5.97
172
 1
25
26
Total borrowed funds68,331
3.38
570
 81,708
2.13
429
 (310)451
141
35,302
4.24
373
 91,076
2.51
569
 (1,043)847
(196)
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,301,203
1.68
5,382
 1,192,834
1.01
2,980
 17
2,385
2,402
1,333,809
1.77
5,879
 1,201,768
1.14
3,426
 (228)2,681
2,453
Net interest rate spread (%) / Net interest income ($) 3.32
$13,461
  3.60
$13,382
 $784
$(705)$79
 3.25
$13,813
  3.52
$13,404
 $1,857
$(1,448)$409
Non-interest bearing deposits211,122
(0.24)  212,614
(0.15)   218,512
(0.25)  219,860
(0.17)   
Other non-interest bearing liabilities9,391
   6,205
    8,057
   5,781
    
Stockholder's equity209,461
   201,433
    212,648
   202,305
    
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$1,731,177
   $1,613,086
    $1,773,026
   $1,629,714
    
Cost of funds 1.44
   0.86
    1.52
   0.97
   
Net interest margin 3.63
   3.79
    3.57
   3.74
   













 Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Change
 Average BalancesRates / Yields (%)Interest Income / Expense Average BalancesRates / Yields (%)Interest Income / Expense Due to VolumeDue to RateTotal
Interest earning assets           
Loans$1,257,373
5.17
$31,641
 $1,104,025
4.81
$26,268
 $3,492
$1,881
$5,373
Loan fees
0.24
1,488
 
0.25
1,356
 132

132
Loans with fees1,257,373
5.41
33,129
 1,104,025
5.06
27,624
 3,624
1,881
5,505
Mortgage loans held for sale12,635
5.60
351
 31,923
5.10
807
 (667)211
(456)
Deposits with banks29,000
1.63
234
 43,378
1.28
276
 (189)147
(42)
Investment securities - taxable74,948
2.93
1,090
 70,162
2.76
960
 68
62
130
Investment securities - tax-exempt225,305
3.82
3,368
 225,060
3.66
3,212
 4
152
156
Federal funds sold and other12,981
5.64
363
 10,688
5.91
313
 89
(39)50
Total earning assets1,612,242
5.01
38,535
 1,485,236
4.63
33,192
 2,929
2,414
5,343
Nonearning assets139,964
   136,163
      
Total assets$1,752,206
   $1,621,399
      
Interest bearing liabilities           
Interest bearing demand145,304
0.27
197
 149,065
0.22
161
 (11)47
36
Savings and money market387,296
1.14
2,181
 351,058
0.60
1,052
 116
1,013
1,129
Time deposits - retail594,805
2.10
6,184
 516,816
1.37
3,512
 589
2,083
2,672
Time deposits - wholesale138,466
2.56
1,756
 93,970
1.47
683
 418
655
1,073
Total interest bearing deposits1,265,871
1.64
10,318
 1,110,909
0.98
5,408
 1,112
3,798
4,910
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other40,101
2.78
552
 74,846
1.80
669
 (729)612
(117)
Subordinated debt11,634
6.78
391
 11,546
5.75
329
 2
60
62
Total borrowed funds51,735
3.68
943
 86,392
2.33
998
 (727)672
(55)
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,317,606
1.72
11,261
 1,197,301
1.08
6,406
 385
4,470
4,855
Net interest rate spread (%) / Net interest income ($) 3.29
$27,274
  3.55
$26,786
 $2,544
$(2,056)$488
Non-interest bearing deposits214,838
(0.24)  216,237
(0.11)     
Other non-interest bearing liabilities8,698
   5,992
      
Stockholder's equity211,064
   201,869
      
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$1,752,206
   $1,621,399
      
Cost of funds 1.48
   0.97
     
Net interest margin 3.60
   3.76
     

Table AssumptionsAverage loan balances are inclusive of nonperforming loans. Yields computed on tax-exempt instruments are on a tax equivalent basis including a state tax credit included in loan yields of $300 and $25$600 for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, respectively, and 2018, respectively.$25 and $50 for the same periods in 2018. Net interest spread is calculated as the yields realized on interest-bearing assets less the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is the result of net interest income calculated on a tax-equivalent basis divided by average interest earning assets for the period. Changes in net interest income are attributed to either changes in average balances (volume change) or changes in average rates (rate change) for earning assets and sources of funds on which interest is received or paid. Volume change is calculated as change in volume times the previous rate while rate change is change in rate times the previous volume. Changes not due solely to volume or rate changes have been allocated to volume change and rate change in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each category.







AnalysisFor the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, we recorded net interest income of approximately $13.5$13.8 million and $27.3 million, respectively, which resulted in a net interest margin (net interest income divided by the average balance of interest earning assets) of 3.63%.3.57% and 3.60%, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, we recorded net interest income of approximately $13.4 million and $26.8 million, respectively, which resulted in a net interest margin of 3.79%.3.74% and 3.76%, respectively. The main factor contributing to the slight increase in our net interest income was ouran increase in our loans and the related yield. ItOur net interest income increase was partially offset by the increase in our cost of funds.

Our year-over-year average loan volume increased by approximately 13.8%13.9% for the first threesix months of 2019 compared to the first threesix months of 2018. Our combined loan and loan fee yield increased from 5.07%5.06% to 5.39%5.41% for the first threesix months of 2019 compared to 2018, while our combined loan and loan fee yield increased from 5.05% to 5.43% for the three months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. The increased yield for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 is primarily attributable to a 3428 basis points increase in contractual loan yields a nineand an eight basis points increase in state tax credits, and partially offset by an eighta one basis point decrease in loan fees. The increased yield for the three months ended June 30, 2019 is primarily attributable to a 26 basis points decreaseincrease in purchase accountingcontractual loan yields, a six basis points increase in state tax credits, a two basis points increase in accretion and a threeone basis points decreasepoint increase in loan fees.

Our tax equivalent yield on tax-exempt investments increased to 3.86%3.77% and 3.82% for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, respectively, from 3.57%3.75% and 3.66% for the same periodperiods in 2018.2018, respectively. This increase was primarily driven by investment restructurings in the first quarterand second quarters of 2018.2019. Our year-over-year average tax-exempt investment volume increased by approximately 4.7%remained flat for the first threesix months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. Our year-over-year average taxable securities volume decreasedincreased by 0.3%6.8% for the first threesix months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. No material changes to our investment portfolio were made during the first quarter of 2019.

Our cost of funds increased to 1.44%1.52% and 1.48% from 0.86%0.97% and 0.97% for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in 2018. The increase in our cost of funds was primarily driven mainly by higher rates being paid on timean across the board increase in all of our interest bearing deposits FHLB advances, and subordinated debt.interest bearing liabilities as well as an increase in our wholesale deposits from 28.6% of our deposit portfolio at March 31, 2019 to 30.3% at June 30, 2019. We experienced a 0.7% decrease0.6% increase in our average non-interest bearing deposits fromfor the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 when compared to the same periods in 2018.

The Bank strives to maintain a strong net interest margin that is insulated from changes in market interest rates.  Our balance sheet has some componentsnet interest margin, while generally considered fairly neutral, is currently subject to slightly contract in a rising rate environment and slightly expand in a falling rate environment.  In the lowering interest rate environment that will benefit from risingwe anticipate, the shorter durations of our non-core funding sources are expected to contribute to interest rates, includingexpense savings that are expected to be slightly higher than (i) the anticipated loss of interest income that are likely to be driven by certain variable rate loans some variable rate investment securities and interest rate swaps.  Converselyinvestments repricing and (ii) the increased expenses to be incurred on our interest bearing liabilities are negatively impacted with rising interest rates. Our wholesale fundings are particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates mainly due to their short term nature. We added $30 million of pay-fixed receive-variable interest rate swaps in each of the second and third quarters of 2018. We are always looking for opportunities to increase our non-interest bearing and lower cost deposits and have seen some success with a stronger focus on low cost deposits in all of our sales incentive plans.  These efforts will continue as well as continuing to evaluate the benefits of fixing a greater portion of our funding costs through interest rate swaps.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses represents a chargeis determined by management as the amount to earnings necessarybe added to establish anthe allowance for loan losses that,after net recoveries have been added bringing the allowance to a level which, in management’s evaluation, should be adequatebest estimate, is necessary to provide coverage for theabsorb inherent losses on outstanding loans. Based upon management’s assessment ofwithin the loan portfolio, we adjust our allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis to an amount deemed appropriate to adequately cover probable losses inherent in theexisting loan portfolio.

Based upon our evaluation of the loan portfolio, we believe the allowance for loan losses to be adequate to absorb our estimate of probable losses existing in the loan portfolio at March 31,June 30, 2019. While policies and procedures used to estimate the allowance for loan losses, as well as the resultant provision for loan losses charged to operations, are considered adequate by management, they are necessarily approximate and imprecise. There are factors beyond our control, such as conditions in the local and national economy, local real estate market, or particular industry or borrower-specific conditions, which may materially and negatively impact our asset quality and the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses and, thus, the resulting provision for loan losses.

We recorded noa provision of $200 for loan losses for each of the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to $137$300 and $437 for loan losses recorded for the three and six months ended March 31, 2018.June 30, 2018, respectively. Our provision for loan losses was impacted by the level of loan growth, the credit quality of the loan portfolio, and the amount of net recoveries for the three and six months ended MarchJune 30, 2019. Additionally, four out of the five previous quarters have ended with net recoveries. See “Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Comparison of Balance Sheets at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2019.2018 - Allowance for Loan Losses” included herein for further analysis of the provision for loan losses.

Non-Interest Income


Our non-interest income is composed of several components, some of which vary significantly between periods. The following is a summary of our non-interest income for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and 2018 (dollars in thousands):

 Three Months Ended June 30,
Dollar
Increase
Percent
Increase
 20192018(Decrease)(Decrease)
Non-Interest Income    
Service charges and fees$936
$900
$36
4.0 %
Securities gains, net175
25
150
600.0 %
Gains on mortgage loans sold, net1,225
957
268
28.0 %
Gain on sale of other real estate
20
(20)(100.0)%
Other noninterest income:    
   Bank-owned life insurance277
298
(21)(7.0)%
   Brokerage revenue9
9

 %
   Miscellaneous noninterest income76
45
31
68.9 %
Total other non-interest income362
352
10
2.8 %
Total non-interest income$2,698
$2,254
$444
19.7 %

Three Months Ended March 31,
Dollar
Increase
Percent
Increase
Six Months Ended June 30,Dollar
Increase
Percent
Increase
20192018(Decrease)(Decrease)20192018(Decrease)(Decrease)
Non-Interest Income    
Service charges and fees$884
$771
$113
14.7 %$1,820
$1,671
$149
8.9 %
Securities gains, net131

131
100.0 %306
25
281
1,124.0 %
Gains on mortgage loans sold, net560
1,705
(1,145)(67.2)%1,785
2,662
(877)(32.9)%
Gain on sale of other real estate
89
(89)(100.0)%
109
(109)(100.0)%
Other noninterest income:    
Bank-owned life insurance279
302
(23)(7.6)%555
600
(45)(7.5)%
Brokerage revenue11
75
(64)(85.3)%20
85
(65)(76.5)%
Miscellaneous noninterest income73
49
24
49.0 %150
93
57
61.3 %
Total other non-interest income363
426
(63)(14.8)%725
778
(53)(6.8)%
Total non-interest income$1,938
$2,991
$(1,053)(35.2)%$4,636
$5,245
$(609)(11.6)%

The most significant reasons for the changes in total non-interest income during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to the same periods in 2018 are the fluctuation in gains on mortgage loans sold, net, the increase in service charges, and the gains on securities transactions. These and other factors impacting non-interest income are discussed further below.

Service charges on deposit accounts have increased and mainly reflect customer growth trends but have also been impacted by changes in our fee structures. The majority of the 14.7%4.0% increase for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 was driven by the changesan increase in our fee structures.debit card fees.

Securities gains and losses often fluctuate from period to period and can sometimes be attributable to various balance sheet risk strategies. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, the Company sold securities classified as available for sale totaling $10,558$52,434 with a gain of $131.$306. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, the Company sold securities classified as available for sale totaling $82,187$92,991 with no gain.a gain of $25.

Gains on mortgage loans sold, net, consists of fees from the origination and sale of mortgage loans and first-lien HELOCs. These mortgage fees are for loans originated and subsequently sold to third-party investors. All of these loan sales transfer servicing rights to the buyer. Generally, mortgage related revenue increases in lower interest rate environments and more robust housing markets and decreases in rising interest rate environments and more challenging housing markets. Mortgage-related revenue will fluctuate from quarter to quarter as the rate environment changes and as changes occur with our mortgage operations including but not limited to the number of loan originators employed and the channels available for loan sales of the venture’sRMV’s products in the secondary markets. Gains on mortgage loans sold, net, amounted to $560$1,225 and $1,785 for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to $1,705$957 and $2,662 for the same periodperiods in the prior year. As discussed further in the notes to our

consolidated financial statements, gains on mortgage loans sold are generally recognized at the time of a loan sale corresponding to the transfer of risk.

During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, there was no gain or loss due to the sale of other real estate compared to a gain of $89$20 and $109 in the same periodperiods in 2018.2018, respectively.

Non-interest income also includes appreciation in the cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance, which was $279$277 and $555 for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to $302$298 and $600 for the same periodperiods in 2018.2018, respectively. The decrease relates to the introductory rate ending from our last purchase.Thepurchase. The assets that support these policies are administered by the life insurance carriers and the income we receive (i.e., increases or decreases in the cash surrender value of the policies) is dependent upon the returns the insurance carriers are able to earn on the underlying investments that support the policies. Earnings on these policies generally are not expected to be taxable.

Our brokerage revenue is solely based on commissions received from established referral relationships and fluctuatefluctuates based on assets under management.

Non-Interest Expense

The following is a summary of our non-interest expense for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 and 2018 (dollars in thousands):

 Three Months Ended June 30,
Dollar
Increase
Percent
Increase
 20192018(Decrease)(Decrease)
Non-Interest Expense    
Salaries and employee benefits$7,706
$6,613
$1,093
16.5 %
Occupancy1,358
1,210
148
12.2 %
Information technology1,575
1,249
326
26.1 %
Advertising and public relations275
141
134
95.0 %
Audit, legal and consulting690
816
(126)(15.4)%
Federal deposit insurance249
224
25
11.2 %
Merger expenses1
2,483
(2,482)(100.0)%
Other operating1,272
1,305
(33)(2.5)%
Total non-interest expense$13,126
$14,041
$(915)(6.5)%

Three Months Ended March 31,
Dollar
Increase
Percent
Increase
Six Months Ended June 30,
Dollar
Increase
Percent
Increase
20192018(Decrease)(Decrease)20192018(Decrease)(Decrease)
Non-Interest Expense    
Salaries and employee benefits$7,265
$6,954
$311
4.5 %$14,971
$13,567
$1,404
10.3 %
Occupancy1,352
1,229
123
10.0 %2,710
2,439
271
11.1 %
Information technology1,410
1,349
61
4.5 %2,985
2,598
387
14.9 %
Advertising and public relations254
89
165
185.4 %529
230
299
130.0 %
Audit, legal and consulting796
623
173
27.8 %1,486
1,439
47
3.3 %
Federal deposit insurance195
196
(1)(0.5)%444
420
24
5.7 %
Merger expenses2
177
(175)(98.9)%3
2,660
(2,657)(99.9)%
Other operating1,472
1,545
(73)(4.7)%2,744
2,850
(106)(3.7)%
Total non-interest expense$12,746
$12,162
$584
4.8 %$25,872
$26,203
$(331)(1.3)%


The most significant reason for the increasedecrease in total non-interest expense of $584 $915 and $331,or 4.8%6.5% and 1.3%, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, respectively, is due to merger expenses in 2018 and is partially offset by additional staffing for our mortgage ventureRMV and opening our new branches in Murfreesboro and Chattanooga as well as our investment in revenue producers. These and other factors impacting non-interest expense are discussed further below.

Salaries and employee benefits increased by $311$1,093 and $1,404, or 4.5%16.5% and 10.3%, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to the same periodperiods in 2018. This increase is attributable mainly to the increased staff for our mortgage ventureRMV as well as our staffing of our new branches in Murfreesboro and Chattanooga and other investments in revenue producers.

Certain of our facilities are leased while there are others that we own. Primarily, occupancy costs increased $123$148 and $271, or 10.0%12.2% and 11.1%, during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 when compared to the same periodperiods in 2018 due to the lease for a new executive office which opened in the second quarter of 2018, the lease for the Murfreesboro branch, which opened in the third quarter of 2018, and the lease for the Chattanooga branch, which opened in the fourth quarter of 2018.2018, the lease in Memphis for a mortgage location, and the leases of two mortgage locations in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Information technology costs increased by $61$326 and $387, or 4.5%26.1% and 14.9%, when comparing the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 to the comparable periodperiods in 2018. This increase is mainly attributable to increased costs due to increasing the volume of accounts and transactions as well as our continued investment in information security and other technology.

Advertising and public relations costs increased by $165$134 and $299, or 185.4%95.0% and 130.0%, when comparing the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 to the same periodperiods in 2018. The increase wasIncreased costs were attributable to an increaseupsurge in promotional expenses and advertising for our mortgage venture as well as costRMV, additional donation and sponsorship commitments, and expenses associated with the launch of a brand initiative campaign and an increase in donations and sponsorships.branding initiative.

Audit, legal and consulting costs decreased by $126 and increased by $173$47, respectively, or 27.8%15.4% and 3.3%, when comparing the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 to the same periodperiods in 2018. This increase isThese fluctuations are mainly attributable to the increase influctuation of legal fees and consulting fees incurred in connection with our mortgage venture.RMV.

Our Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)("FDIC") expense is based on our outstanding liabilities for the period multiplied by a factor determined by the FDIC, mainly driven by our most recent regulatory rating and certain financial performance factors. Our FDIC expense decreasedincreased by $1$25 and $24, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, compared to the same periodperiods in 2018. This slight decreaseincrease is primarily the result of a decrease of the rates charged by the FDIC which was offset by our increase in deposits.

Merger related expenses decreased by 98.9%100.0% and 99.9%, respectively, to $2$1 and $3 for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 when compared to the same periodperiods in 2018. These costs are considered one time expenses associated with the Merger, and most of these expected expenses have been incurred at this point.

Other operating expenses decreased by $73$33 and $106 or 4.7%2.5% and 3.7% for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, compared to the same periodperiods in 2018 mainly due to the decrease in loan-related expenses such as processing costs based on volume for the three months ended March 31, 2019.and a decrease in recruiting expenses.

Income Taxes

During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, we recorded consolidated income tax expense of $372$501 and $873 compared to $797$115 and $912 for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018. The Company files separate federal tax returns for the operations of the mortgage banking

operations and banking operations. The taxable income or losses of the mortgage banking operations are included in the respective returns of the Bank and non-controlling membersmember for federal purposes.

Our income tax expense attributable to shareholders for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, reflects an effective income tax rate of 11.2%12.5% and 11.9% (exclusive of a tax benefit from our mortgage banking operations of $108$106 and $214 on pre-tax losses of $1,651)$1,661 and $3,312), compared to 18.1%7.7% and 14.6% (exclusive of a tax benefit of $29$63 and $92 on pre-tax losses of $493$1,000 and $1,493 from our mortgage banking operations for the comparable periodperiods of 2018). Our tax rate for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, was favorably influenced by the increase in state tax credits of $275.$275 per quarter. Additionally, our effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2019 is higher than the same period in 2018 primarily due to merger expenses in the second quarter of 2018, which reduced taxable income and increased the proportion of tax exempt income to total income.

Noncontrolling Interest in Net Loss of Subsidiary

Our non-controlling interest in net loss of subsidiary is solely attributable to Reliant Mortgage Ventures, LLC. ReliantRMV. the Bank has a 51% voting interest in this venture. Under the terms of the related operating agreement, the non-controlling member receives 70% of the cash flow distributions of the mortgage venture, and the Bank receives 30% of any cash flow distributions, after the non-controlling member recovers its capital contributions to the venture. The non-controlling member is required to fund the mortgage venture's losses in arrears via additional capital contributions to the mortgage venture. The venture had a net loss of $1,543$1,555 and $3,098 for the three and six

months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to a net loss of $464$937 and $1,401 for the same periodperiods in 2018. The increase in loss for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 when compared to the same periodperiods in 2018 is mainly attributable to the increase in salaries and benefits due to the increased staff, as well as legal feesincreased occupancy costs due to new locations, and consulting fees previously mentioned. These amounts are included in our consolidated results. Also, see Note 9 for segment reporting in theto our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein.for segment reporting.


COMPARISON OF BALANCE SHEETS AT MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018

Overview

The Company’s total assets were $1,761,926$1,794,248 at March 31,June 30, 2019 and $1,724,338 at December 31, 2018. Our assets increased by 2.2%4.1% from December 31, 2018 to March 31,June 30, 2019. The increase was substantially attributable to the growth in net loans and investments during the period of $30.6$80.8 million, or 2.5% and $14.0 million or 4.7%6.6%, respectively, discussed further below. These increases wereThis increase was partially offset by the decline in investment of $5,950 ,or 2.0%, and mortgage loans held for sale by $5.8$4.3 million, or 36.9%26.9%. The Company’s total liabilities were $1,546,807$1,580,305 at March 31,June 30, 2019 and $1,515,924 at December 31, 2018, an increase of 2.0%4.2%. The increase in liabilities from December 31, 2018 to March 31,June 30, 2019, was substantially attributable to the increase in deposits of $73.4$112.4 million, or 5.1% and7.8% ,and the increase was partially offset by the decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances of $42$46 million or 73.4%80.7% during the period. These and other components of our balance sheets are discussed further below.

Loans

Lending-related income is the most importantlargest component of our net interest income and is a major contributor to profitability. The loan portfolio is the largest component of earning assets, and it therefore generates the largest portion of revenues. The absolute volume of loans and the volume of loans as a percentage of earning assets is an important determinant of net interest margin as loans are expected to produce higher yields than securities and other earning assets. As previously discusseddescribed, the competition for quality loans in our markets has remained strong. Our goal is to steadily grow our loan portfolio, focusing on quality. This is not always possible for various reasons, including but not limited to scheduled maturities or early payoffs exceeding new loan volume. Early payoffs typically increase in lowering rate environments as customers identify advantageous opportunities for refinancing. We have been adding experienced lending officers to our staff to help with loan growth. In the first quarter of 2017 we expanded outside Middle Tennessee into Chattanooga, one of the state’s fastest growing metropolitan markets, and with the Merger weWe have expanded our Middle Tennessee footprint into Maury and Hickman Counties.Counties with the Merger, and in the third and fourth quarter of 2018, we opened full service branches in Murfreesboro and Chattanooga where we previously had loan production offices. Total loans, net, at March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, were $1,250,806$1,301,019 and $1,220,184, respectively. This represented an increase of 2.5%6.6% from December 31, 2018 to March 31,June 30, 2019.

The table below provides a summary of the loan portfolio composition for the dates noted (including purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loans).


March 31, December 31,June 30, December 31,
2019 20182019 2018
Amount Percent Amount PercentAmount Percent Amount Percent
Commerical, Industrial and Agricultural$218,767
 17.3% $213,850
 17.4%
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$233,312
 17.8% $213,850
 17.4%
Real estate:              
1-4 Family Residential230,124
 18.2% 225,863
 18.3%233,229
 17.8% 225,863
 18.3%
1-4 Family HELOC90,944
 7.2% 88,112
 7.2%94,436
 7.2% 88,112
 7.2%
Multifamily and Commercial469,468
 37.2% 447,840
 36.4%481,973
 36.7% 447,840
 36.4%
Construction, Land Development and Farmland220,752
 17.5% 220,801
 17.9%237,421
 18.1% 220,801
 17.9%
Consumer17,926
 1.4% 20,495
 1.7%18,881
 1.4% 20,495
 1.7%
Other14,213
 1.2% 14,106
 1.1%13,338
 1.0% 14,106
 1.1%
1,262,194
 100.0% 1,231,067
 100.0%1,312,590
 100.0% 1,231,067
 100.0%
Less:              
Deferred loan fees (costs)34
   (9)  (95)   (9)  
Allowance for possible loan losses11,354
   10,892
  11,666
   10,892
  
              
Loans, net$1,250,806
   $1,220,184
  $1,301,019
   $1,220,184
  


The table below provides a summary of PCI loans as of March 31,June 30, 2019:

March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
  
Commerical, Industrial and Agricultural$63
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$
Real estate:  
1-4 Family Residential319
315
1-4 Family HELOC

Multifamily and Commercial229
224
Construction, Land Development and Farmland1,950
1,037
Consumer17

Other

Total gross PCI loans2,578
1,576
Less:  
Remaining purchase discount300
272
Allowance for possible loan losses

  
Loans, net$2,278
$1,304

Commercial, industrial and agricultural loans above consist solely of loans made to U.S. domiciled customers. These include loans for use in normal business operations to finance working capital needs, equipment purchases, or other expansionary projects. Commercial, industrial, and agricultural loans of $218,767$233,312 at March 31,June 30, 2019, increased 2.3%9.1% compared to $213,850 at December 31, 2018.

Real estate loans comprised 80.1%79.8% of the loan portfolio at March 31,June 30, 2019. Residential loans included in this category consist mainly of closed-end loans secured by first and second liens that are not held for sale and revolving, open-end loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties extended under home equity lines of credit. The Company increased the residential portfolio 2.3%4.4% from December 31, 2018 to March 31,June 30, 2019. Multi-family and commercial loans included in the real estate category above include (in typical order of prominence) loans secured by non-owner-occupied nonfarm nonresidential properties, loans secured by owner-occupied nonfarm nonresidential properties, and loans secured by multi-family residential properties. Multi-family and commercial

real estate loans of $469,468$481,973 at March 31,June 30, 2019, increased 4.8%7.6% compared to the $447,840 held as of December 31, 2018. Real

estate construction loans consist of 1-4 family residential construction loans, other construction loans, land loans, and loans secured by farmland. Construction lending has increased since 2016 primarily based on a strong local economy.

Consumer loans mainly consist of loans to individuals for household, family, and other personal expenditures under revolving credit plans and other consumer loans. We have a small amount of credit card loans on our balance sheet due to the implementation of a new credit card program during the third quarter of 2017. We have a relatively small number of automobile loans. Our consumer loans experienced a decrease from December 31, 2018, to March 31,June 30, 2019, of 12.5%7.9%.

Other loans consist mainly of loans to states and political subdivisions and loans to other depository institutions and experienced an increasea decrease of 0.8%5.4% from December 31, 2018 to March 31,June 30, 2019.

The repayment of loans is a source of additional liquidity for us. The following table sets forth the loans repricing or maturing within specific intervals at March 31,June 30, 2019, excluding unearned net fees and costs.

One Year or
Less
 
One to Five
Years
 
Over Five
Years
 Total
One Year or
Less
 
One to Five
Years
 
Over Five
Years
 Total
Gross loans$414,547
 $552,364
 $295,283
 $1,262,194
$443,231
 $561,665
 $307,694
 $1,312,590
              
Fixed interest rate      $768,000
      $772,010
Variable interest rate      494,194
      540,580
Total      $1,262,194
      $1,312,590

The information presented in the above table is based upon the contractual maturities or next repricing date of the individual loans, including loans which may be subject to renewal at their contractual maturity. Renewal of such loans is subject to review and credit approval, as well as modification of terms upon their maturity. Consequently, we believe this treatment presents fairly the maturity and repricing structure of the loan portfolio.

Allowance for Loan Losses

We maintain an allowance for loan losses that we believe is adequate to absorb the probable incurred losses inherent in our loan portfolio. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using historical loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, current economic conditions (national and local), and other factors such as changes in interest rates, portfolio concentrations, changes in the experience, ability, and depth of the lending function, levels of and trends in charged-off loans, recoveries, past-due loans and volume and severity of classified loans. The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.

A loan is impaired when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. All classified loans and loans on non-accrual status are individually evaluated for impairment. Factors considered in determining if a loan is impaired include the borrower’s ability to repay amounts owed, collateral deficiencies, the risk rating of the loan and economic conditions affecting the borrower’s industry, among other things. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value (less estimated costs to sell) of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless the principal amount is deemed fully collectible, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. When recognition of interest income on a cash basis is appropriate, the amount of income recognized is limited to what would have been accrued on the remaining principal balance at the contractual rate. Cash payments received over this limit, and not applied to reduce the loansloan's remaining principal balance, are recorded as recoveries of prior charge-offs until these charge-offs have been fully recovered.

At March 31,June 30, 2019, the allowance for loan losses was $11,354$11,666 compared to $10,892 at December 31, 2018. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 0.90%0.89% at March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to 0.88% at December 31, 2018.





The following table sets forth the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the periods presented.


Analysis of Changes in Allowance for Loan Losses

March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
Beginning Balance, January 1$10,892
 $9,731
Beginning Balance, January 1, 2019 and 2018$10,892
 $9,731
Loans charged off:      
Commerical, Industrial and Agricultural(6) (308)
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural(168) (308)
Real estate:      
1-4 Family Residential(17) 
(17) (8)
1-4 Family HELOC
 (6)
 (6)
Multifamily and Commercial
 

 
Construction, Land Development and Farmland
 

 (140)
Consumer(11) (16)(21) (24)
Other
 (9)(13) (22)
Total loans charged off(34) (339)(219) (508)
Recoveries on loans previously charged off:      
Commerical, Industrial and Agricultural240
 143
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural294
 425
Real estate:      
1-4 Family Residential212
 8
216
 11
1-4 Family HELOC
 2
11
 5
Multifamily and Commercial34
 2
59
 3
Construction, Land Development and Farmland
 41
201
 44
Consumer10
 1
12
 18
Other
 5

 3
Total loan recoveries496
 202
793
 509
Net recoveries (charge-offs)462
 (137)574
 1
Provision for loan losses
 137
200
 437
Total allowance at end of period$11,354
 $9,731
$11,666
 $10,169
Gross loans at end of period (1)
$1,262,194
 $1,105,799
$1,312,590
 $1,142,451
Average gross loans (1)
$1,238,341
 $1,088,166
$1,257,373
 $1,104,025
Allowance to total loans0.90% 0.88 %0.89% 0.89%
Net recoveries (charge-offs) to average loans (annualized)0.15% (0.05)%0.09% %
(1) 
Loan balances exclude loans held for sale.


While no portion of the allowance is in any way restricted to any individual loan or group of loans, and the entire allowance is available to absorb losses from any and all loans, the following table summarizes our allocation of allowance for loan losses by loan category and loans in each category as a percentage of total loans, for the periods presented.


March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018
Amount 
% of
Allowance
To Total
 
% of Loan
Type to
Total Loans
 Amount 
% of
Allowance
To Total
 
% of Loan
Type to
Total Loans
Amount 
% of
Allowance
To Total
 
% of Loan
Type to
Total Loans
 Amount 
% of
Allowance
To Total
 
% of Loan
Type to
Total Loans
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural$1,874
 16.5% 17.3% $2,485
 25.5% 15.1%$1,881
 16.1% 17.8% $1,685
 16.6% 16.3%
Real estate:                      
1-4 Family Residential1,359
 12.0% 18.2% 1,004
 10.3% 19.7%1,455
 12.5% 17.8% 1,245
 12.2% 19.2%
1-4 Family HELOC670
 5.9% 7.2% 632
 6.5% 7.6%686
 5.9% 7.2% 636
 6.3% 7.5%
Multifamily and Commercial4,593
 40.5% 37.2% 3,269
 33.6% 36.6%4,713
 40.4% 36.7% 3,861
 38.0% 35.1%
Construction, Land Development and Farmland2,650
 23.3% 17.5% 2,146
 22.1% 17.8%2,707
 23.2% 18.1% 2,515
 24.7% 18.8%
Consumer171
 1.5% 1.4% 156
 1.6% 1.9%188
 1.6% 1.4% 192
 1.9% 1.9%
Other37
 0.3% 1.2% 39
 0.4% 1.3%36
 0.3% 1.0% 35
 0.3% 1.2%
$11,354
 100.0% 100.0% $9,731
 100.0% 100.0%$11,666
 100.0% 100.0% $10,169
 100.0% 100.0%

Nonperforming Assets

Non-performing assets consist of non-performing loans plus real estate acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure. Non-performing loans by definition consist of non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest. When we place a loan on non-accrual status, interest accruals cease and uncollected interest is reversed and charged against current income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis, or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured, which generally includes a minimum performance of six months.

The following table provides information with respect to the Company’s non-performing assets.

March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Non-accrual loans$4,582
 $4,194
$3,045
 $4,194
Past due loans 90 days or more and still accruing interest566
 6
22
 6
Restructured loans1,748
 2,469
1,830
 2,469
Total non-performing loans6,896
 6,669
4,897
 6,669
Foreclosed real estate ("OREO")1,000
 1,000
1,848
 1,000
Total non-performing assets$7,896
 $7,669
$6,745
 $7,669
Total non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans0.55% 0.54%0.37% 0.54%
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets0.45% 0.44%0.38% 0.44%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans164.65% 163.32%238.23% 163.32%

Investment Securities and Other Earning Assets

The investment securities portfolio is intended to provide the Bank with adequate liquidity, flexible asset/liability management and a source of stable income. The portfolio is structured with minimal credit exposure to the Company and consists of securities classified as available-for-sale. All available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value and may be used for liquidity purposes should management deem it to be in our best interest. Unrealized gains and losses on this portfolio are excluded from earnings, but are reported as other comprehensive income in a separate component of stockholders’ equity, net of income taxes. Premium amortization and discount accretion are recognized as adjustments to interest income using the interest method. Realized gains or

losses on sales are based on the net proceeds and the adjusted carrying value amount of the securities sold using the specific identification method.



Securities aretotaled $290,373 at June 30, 2019, a significant component of the Company’s earning assets. Securities totaled $310,305 at March 31, 2019. This represents a 4.7% increase2.0% decrease from the December 31, 2018 total of $296,323. Our growth is2018. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Merger andplanned rotation of $25.5 million in investments to loans during the planned investment securities restructuring, mentioned previously, that began in the fourthsecond quarter of 2017. The increase is attributable to2019. Other factors include the sale of $52,434, principal paydowns, calls, and maturities of $5,418 during the six months ended June 30, 2019, offset by purchasing $20,571$41,083 of securities available for sale during the three months ended March 31, 2019, offset by sales of $10,558, and principal paydowns and maturities of $2,291 during the same period.

Restricted equity securities totaled $11,499$11,488 and $11,690 at March 31,June 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively, and consist of Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank stock.

The following table shows the Company’s investments’ amortized cost and fair value, aggregated by investment category for the periods presented:

March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Amortized
Cost
 Fair Value % of Total 
Amortized
Cost
 Fair Value % of Total
Amortized
Cost
 Fair Value % of Total 
Amortized
Cost
 Fair Value % of Total
U.S.Treasury and other U.S. government agencies$566
 562
 0.18% $568
 554
 0.19%$313
 312
 0.11% $568
 554
 0.19%
State and municipal234,736
 238,345
 76.81% 232,589
 229,298
 77.38%212,157
 220,614
 75.98% 232,589
 229,298
 77.38%
Corporate bonds3,130
 3,018
 0.97% 3,130
 3,017
 1.02%3,130
 3,019
 1.04% 3,130
 3,017
 1.02%
Mortgage backed securities34,642
 34,422
 11.09% 32,172
 31,958
 10.78%37,515
 37,508
 12.92% 32,172
 31,958
 10.78%
Asset backed securities31,048
 30,458
 9.82% 28,635
 27,996
 9.45%29,430
 28,920
 9.95% 28,635
 27,996
 9.45%
Time deposits3,500
 3,500
 1.13% 3,500
 3,500
 1.18%
 
 % 3,500
 3,500
 1.18%
Total$307,622
 310,305
 100.00% $300,594
 296,323
 100.00%$282,545
 290,373
 100.00% $300,594
 296,323
 100.00%

The table below summarizes the contractual maturities of securities available for sale at March 31,June 30, 2019:

Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Due within one year$2,755
 $2,757
$660
 $663
Due in one to five years4,722
 4,711
938
 935
Due in five to ten years11,301
 11,334
7,240
 7,400
Due after ten years223,154
 226,623
206,762
 214,947
Mortgage backed securities34,642
 34,422
37,515
 37,508
Asset backed securities31,048
 30,458
29,430
 28,920
Total$307,622
 $310,305
$282,545
 $290,373

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment, net, totaled $21,970$21,632 at March 31,June 30, 2019 compared to $22,033 at December 31, 2018, a net decrease of $63$401, or 0.3%1.8%. Premises and equipment purchases amounted to approximately $434$590 during the first threesix months of 2019 and were mainly incurred for additional leasehold improvements for our branches and new mortgage locations while depreciation expense amounted to $497.$991. At March 31,June 30, 2019, we operated from seventeen17 retail banking locations as well as sixfive stand-alone mortgage loan production offices. Two of our bank branch locations, including our main office, are in Brentwood, Tennessee. Of our other fifteen15 bank branch locations three are in Columbia, and the remaining are in Franklin, Springfield, Gallatin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Mt. Pleasant, Thompson Station, Centerville, Lyles, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. As of March 31,June 30, 2019, our mortgage loan production offices were located Brentwood, Hendersonville, and Chattanooga,Memphis, Tennessee as well as two in Little Rock, Arkansas and one in Timonium, Maryland.





Arkansas.

Deposits


Deposits represent the Company’s largest source of funds. The Company competes with other bank and nonbank institutions for deposits, as well as with a growing number of non-deposit investment alternatives available to depositors such as money market funds and other brokerage investment products. Challenges to deposit growth include price changes on deposit products given movements in the interest rate environment and other competitive pricing pressures, and customer preferences regarding higher-costing deposit products or non-deposit investment alternatives.

At March 31,June 30, 2019, total deposits were $1,511,321,$1,550,280, an increase of $73,418,$112,377, or 5.1%7.8%, compared to $1,437,903 at December 31, 2018. During the first threesix months of 2019, non-interest bearing demand deposits increased by $4.0$8.4 million, interest-bearing demand deposits decreased by $10.1$10.0 million, savings and money market deposits decreased by $2.9$32.5 million, and time deposits increased by $82.4$146.4 million. A substantial portion of the increase in the deposits is attributable to time deposits with the stateincreased use of Tennesseea variety of wholesale deposit products as part of our strategy to lower our funding costs.

The following table shows maturity or repricing of time deposits of $250 or more by category based on time remaining until maturity at March 31,June 30, 2019.

March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
Twelve months or less$371,657
$332,390
Over twelve months through three years14,140
18,506
Over three years4,227
4,092
Total$390,024
$354,988

Market and Liquidity Risk Management

Our objective is to manage assets and liabilities to provide a satisfactory, consistent level of profitability within the framework of established liquidity, loan, investment, borrowing, and capital policies. Our Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO)("ALCO") is charged with the responsibility of monitoring these policies, which are designed to ensure acceptable composition of asset/liability mix. Two critical areas of focus for ALCO are interest rate sensitivity and liquidity risk management.

Interest Rate Sensitivity—Interest rate sensitivity refers to the responsiveness of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities to changes in market interest rates. In the normal course of business, we are exposed to market risk arising from fluctuations in interest rates. ALCO measures and evaluates the interest rate risk so that we can meet customer demands for various types of loans and deposits. ALCO determines the most appropriate amounts of on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet items to maximize long-term earnings and mitigate interest rate risk. Measurements we use to help us manage interest rate sensitivity include a gap analysis, an earnings simulation model and an economic value of equity model. These measurements are used in conjunction with competitive pricing analysis and are further described below.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Gap Analysis—The rate sensitive position, or gap, is the difference in the volume of rate-sensitive assets and liabilities, at a given time interval, including both floating rate instruments and instruments which are approaching maturity. The measurement of our interest rate sensitivity, or gap, is one of the three principal techniques we use in our asset/liability management effort.

Our policy is to have 12 and 24-month cumulative repricing gaps that do not exceed 25% of assets. We were in compliance with our policy as of March 31,June 30, 2019. Although we do monitor our gap on a periodic basis, we recognize the potential shortcomings of such a model. The static nature of the gap schedule makes it difficult to incorporate changes in behavior that are caused by changes in interest rates. Also, although the periods of estimated and contractual repricing are identified in the analysis, the extent of repricing is not modeled in the gap schedule (i.e. whether repricing is expected to move on a one-to-one or other basis in relationship to the market changes simulated). For these and other shortcomings, we rely more heavily on the earnings simulation model and the economic value of equity model discussed further below.







Earnings Simulation Model—We believe interest rate risk is effectively measured by our earnings simulation modeling. Earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities and off-balance sheet financial instruments are combined with simulated forecasts of interest rates for the next 12 months and 24 months. To limit interest rate risk, we have guidelines for our earnings at risk which seek to limit the variance of net interest income in instantaneous changes to interest rates. We also periodically monitor simulations based on various rate scenarios such as non-parallel shifts in market interest rates over time. For changes up or down in rates from a flat interest rate forecast over the next 12 and 24 months, our estimated change in net interest income as well as our policy limits are as follows:


Instantaneous,
Parallel Change in
Prevailing Interest
Rates Equal to
 
Estimated Change in Net Interest Income and Policy of Maximum
Percentage Decline in Net Interest Income
 
Estimated Change in Net Interest Income and Policy of Maximum
Percentage Decline in Net Interest Income
 Next 12 Next 24 Next 12 Next 24
 Months Months Months Months
 Estimate Policy Estimate Policy Estimate Policy Estimate Policy
-200 bp 2.1% (15)% (2.3)% (15)% 0.3% (15)% (2.3)% (15)%
-100 bp 1.7% (10)% 0.4% (10)% 0.6% (10)% (0.6)% (10)%
+100 bp (1.0)% (10)% (0.4)% (10)% 0.1% (10)% 0.6% (10)%
+200 bp (1.7)% (15)% (0.3)% (15)% 0.6% (15)% 1.6% (15)%
+300 bp (2.4)% (20)% (0.4)% (20)% 1.0% (20)% 2.6% (20)%
+400 bp (3.5)% (25)% (0.9)% (25)% 1.0% (25)% 3.1% (25)%

We were in compliance with our earnings simulation model policies as of March 31,June 30, 2019, indicating what we believe to be a fairly neutral interest-rate risk profile.

Economic valueValue of equityEquityOur economic value of equity model measures the extent that estimated economic values of our assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items will change as a result of interest rate changes. Economic values are determined by discounting expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items, which establishes a base case economic value of equity.

To help monitor our related risk, we have established the following policy limits regarding simulated changes in our economic value of equity:

Instantaneous, Parallel Change in Prevailing
Interest Rates Equal to
 
Maximum Percentage Decline in Economic Value of
Equity from the Economic Value of Equity at
Currently Prevailing Interest Rates
+100 bp 15%
+200 bp 25%
+300 bp 30%
+400 bp 35%
Non-parallel shifts 35%

At March 31,June 30, 2019, our model results indicated that we were within these policy limits.

Each of the above analyses may not, on its own, be an accurate indicator of how our net interest income will be affected by changes in interest rates. Income associated with interest-earning assets and costs associated with interest-bearing liabilities may not be affected uniformly by changes in interest rates. In addition, the magnitude and duration of changes in interest rates may have a significant impact on net interest income. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates. Interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities fluctuate in advance of changes in general market rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in general market rates. In addition, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgage loans, have features (generally referred to as interest rate caps and floors) which limit changes in interest rates. Prepayment and early withdrawal levels also could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the maturity of certain instruments. The ability of many borrowers to service their debts also may decrease during periods of rising interest rates. Our ALCO reviews each of the above interest rate sensitivity

analyses along with several different interest rate scenarios as part of its responsibility to provide a satisfactory, consistent level of profitability within the framework of established liquidity, loan, investment, borrowing, and capital policies.

Liquidity Risk Management The purpose of liquidity risk management is to ensure that there are sufficient cash flows to satisfy loan demand, deposit withdrawals, and our other needs. Traditional sources of liquidity for a bank include asset maturities and growth in core deposits. A bank may achieve its desired liquidity objectives from the management of its assets and liabilities and by internally generated funding through its operations. Funds invested in marketable instruments that can be readily sold and the

continuous maturing of other earning assets are sources of liquidity from an asset perspective. The liability base provides sources of liquidity through attraction of increased deposits and borrowing funds from various other institutions and sources.

Changes in interest rates also affect our liquidity position. We currently price deposits in response to market rates and our management intends to continue this policy. If deposits are not priced in response to market rates, a loss of deposits could occur which would negatively affect our liquidity position.

Scheduled loan payments are a relatively stable source of funds, but loan payoffs and deposit flows fluctuate significantly, being influenced by interest rates, general economic conditions, competition, and the actions of our customers. Additionally, debt security investments are subject to prepayment and call provisions that could accelerate their payoff prior to stated maturity. We attempt to price our deposit products to meet our asset/liability objectives consistent with local market conditions. Our ALCO is responsible for monitoring our ongoing liquidity needs. Our regulators also monitor our liquidity and capital resources on a periodic basis.

The Company has established a line of credit with the FHLB, which is secured by a blanket pledge of 1-4 family residential mortgages, multi-family residential, Commercial Real Estate, and home equity loans, and available-for-sale securities. At March 31,June 30, 2019, advances totaled $15,309$11,119 compared to $57,498 as of December 31, 2018. The decrease in FHLB advances generally is attributable to our increase in deposits, mainly our increase in time deposits from the stateState of Tennessee and other brokered deposits, and the decrease in our mortgage loans held for sale and securities and somewhat offset by our increase in loans and securities.loans.

At March 31,June 30, 2019, the scheduled maturities of our FHLB advances and interest rates were as follows (scheduled maturities will differ from scheduled repayments):

Scheduled Maturities Amount 
Weighted
Average
Rates
 Amount 
Weighted
Average
Rates
2019 $11,000
 2.52% $7,000
 2.39%
2020 
 —% 
 —%
2021 356
 2.73% 345
 2.73%
2022 711
 1.22% 660
 1.22%
2023 2,600
 1.94% 2,502
 1.94%
Thereafter 642
 2.47% 612
 2.48%
 $15,309
 2.36% $11,119
 2.23%

The Company has issuedoutstanding $23.0 million of subordinated debentures in connectionassociated with TRUPS issued by trusts that are affiliates of the Company, $10.0 million of which is owned by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.  The Company has timely made its scheduled interest payments on these subordinated debentures since assumed in the first quarter of 2018.  As of March 31,June 30, 2019, the Company was current on all interest payments due related to its subordinated debentures.  The Company has the right to defer the payment of interest on the subordinated debentures at any time, for a period not to exceed 20 consecutive quarters.  During the period in which it is deferring the payment of interest on its subordinated debentures, the indentures governing the subordinated debentures provide that the Company cannot pay any dividends on its common stock or preferred stock. 










Capital

Stockholders’ equity was $215,119$213,943 at March 31,June 30, 2019, an increase of $6,705,$5,529, or 3.2%2.7%, from $208,414 at December 31, 2018. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, the Company raised $28$351 of capital through the exercise of Company stock options and purchased $659$8,291 of its common stock as part of its previously announced share repurchase program. The accretion of earnings to capital which was offset by the declared dividends, net stock purchase,purchases, and the increase in assets led to a decrease in the Bank’s March 31,June 30, 2019 Tier 1 leverage ratio to 9.99%9.58% compared with 10.17% at December 31, 2018 (see other ratios discussed further below). Additionally, the subordinated debentures qualify as Tier 1 and Total risk-based capital for the Company. Common dividends of $1,036$2,071 (of which $1,036 were declared in the prior year) were paid during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, and common dividends of $1,035$1,008 were declared in the firstsecond quarter of 2019 and were paid subsequent to quarter end.

On July 14, 2017, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 registration statement to offer, issue and sell from time to time in one or more offerings any combination of (i) common stock, (ii) preferred stock, (iii) debt securities, (iv) depositary shares, (v) warrants, and (vi) units, up to a maximum aggregate offering price of $75,000,000. The net proceeds from any offering will be used for general corporate purposes including acquisitions, capital expenditures, investments, and the repayment, redemption, or refinancing

of any indebtedness or other securities. Until allocated to such purposes it is expected that we will invest any proceeds in short-term, interest-bearing instruments or other investment-grade securities.

Banks as regulated institutions are required to meet certain levels of capital. The Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the primary federal regulator for the Bank, has adopted minimum capital regulations or guidelines that categorize components and the level of risk associated with various types of assets. Financial institutions are expected to maintain a level of capital commensurate with the risk profile assigned to their assets in accordance with the guidelines. We regularly review our capital adequacy to ensure compliance with these guidelines and to help ensure that sufficient capital is available for current and future needs. It is management’s intent to maintain an optimal capital and leverage mix for growth and for shareholder return.

Prompt corrective action regulations provide five capital classifications: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required. At March 31,June 30, 2019, the most recent regulatory notifications categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since these notifications that management believes have changed the institution’s category. Actual and required capital amounts and ratios are presented below as of March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 for the Company and Bank.


Actual Regulatory Capital 
Minimum Required Capital
Including Capital
Conservation Buffer
 
To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
Actual Regulatory Capital 
Minimum Required Capital
Including Capital
Conservation Buffer
 
To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount RatioAmount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
March 31, 2019           
June 30, 2019           
Company                      
Tier I leverage$171,606
 10.23% $67,099
 4.000% $83,874
 5.00%$168,218
 9.81% $68,590
 4.000% $85,738
 5.00%
Common equity Tier 1159,982
 11.50% 97,380
 7.000% 90,425
 6.50%156,574
 10.93% 100,276
 7.000% 93,114
 6.50%
Tier I risk-based capital171,606
 12.34% 118,205
 8.500% 111,252
 8.00%168,218
 11.75% 121,690
 8.500% 114,531
 8.00%
Total risk-based capital183,385
 13.19% 145,985
 10.500% 139,033
 10.00%180,309
 12.59% 150,377
 10.500% 143,216
 10.00%
                      
Bank                      
Tier I leverage$167,447
 9.99% $67,046
 4.000% $83,807
 5.00%$164,042
 9.58% $68,492
 4.000% $85,615
 5.00%
Common equity Tier 1167,447
 12.07% 97,111
 7.000% 90,174
 6.50%164,042
 11.48% 100,020
 7.000% 92,875
 6.50%
Tier I risk-based capital167,447
 12.07% 117,920
 8.500% 110,984
 8.00%164,042
 11.48% 121,452
 8.500% 114,308
 8.00%
Total risk-based capital179,226
 12.92% 145,656
 10.500% 138,720
 10.00%176,133
 12.33% 150,029
 10.500% 142,885
 10.00%
                      
December 31, 2018                      
Company                      
Tier I leverage$168,876
 10.38% $65,077
 4.000% $81,347
 5.00%$168,876
 10.38% $65,077
 4.000% $81,347
 5.00%
Common equity Tier 1157,273
 11.59% 86,507
 6.375% 88,203
 6.50%157,273
 11.59% 86,507
 6.375% 88,203
 6.50%
Tier I risk-based capital168,876
 12.44% 106,905
 7.875% 108,602
 8.00%168,876
 12.44% 106,905
 7.875% 108,602
 8.00%
Total risk-based capital180,193
 13.28% 133,991
 9.875% 135,688
 10.00%180,193
 13.28% 133,991
 9.875% 135,688
 10.00%
                      
Bank                      
Tier I leverage$165,308
 10.17% $65,018
 4.000% $81,272
 5.00%$165,308
 10.17% $65,018
 4.000% $81,272
 5.00%
Common equity Tier 1165,308
 12.19% 86,451
 6.375% 88,146
 6.50%165,308
 12.19% 86,451
 6.375% 88,146
 6.50%
Tier I risk-based capital165,308
 12.19% 106,792
 7.875% 108,488
 8.00%165,308
 12.19% 106,792
 7.875% 108,488
 8.00%
Total risk-based capital176,625
 13.02% 133,961
 9.875% 135,657
 10.00%176,625
 13.02% 133,961
 9.875% 135,657
 10.00%



Effects of Inflation and Changing Prices

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,U.S. GAAP, which require the measurement of financial positionpositions and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on the performance of a financial institution than the effects of general levels of inflation. Although interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services, increases in inflation generally have resulted in increased interest rates. In addition, inflation affects financial institutions’ increased cost of goods and services purchased, the cost of salaries and benefits, occupancy expense, and similar items. Inflation and related increases in interest rates generally decrease the market value of investments and loans held and may adversely affect liquidity, earnings, and shareholders’ equity. Commercial and other loan originations and refinancings tend to slow as interest rates increase, and can reduce our earnings from such activities.


Off BalanceOff-Balance Sheet Lending Arrangements

Off-balance sheet arrangements generally consist of unused lines of credit and standby letters of credit. Such commitments were as follows at March 31,June 30, 2019:

March 31, 2019June 30, 2019
Unused lines of credit$261,188
$284,103
Standby letters of credit18,056
16,076
Total commitments$279,244
$300,179

Other Off BalanceOff-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The total notional amount of swap agreements was $80,605, and $81,505 at March 31,June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.2018, respectively. At March 31,June 30, 2019, the contracts had negative fair values totaling $1,854$3,575 recorded. At December 31, 2018, the contracts had negative fair values totaling $542$716 recorded.


Emerging Growth Company Status

The CompanyReliant Bancorp is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. In addition, even if the CompanyReliant Bancorp chooses to comply with the reporting requirements of public companies that are not emerging growth companies, the CompanyReliant Bancorp may avail itself of the reduced requirements applicable to emerging growth companies from time to time in the future, so long as the CompanyReliant Bancorp is an emerging growth company. The CompanyReliant Bancorp will remain an emerging growth company for an initial five year period, though it may ceaseup to be an emerging growth company earlier under certain circumstances, including if, before the end of such five years it is deemed to be a large accelerated filer under the rules of the SEC (which depends on, among other things, having a market value of common stock held by non-affiliatesor until such earlier time that we have more than $1.07 billion in excess of $700 million) or if total annual gross revenues, equalhave more than $700 million in market value of our common shares held by non-affiliates, or exceed $1.07issue more than $1.0 billion inof non-convertible debt over a fiscal year.three-year period. Management cannot predict if investors will find the Company’sReliant Bancorp’s common stock less attractive because it will rely on these exemptions. If some investors find the Company’sReliant Bancorp’s common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for its common stock and the Company’sReliant Bancorp’s stock price may be more volatile.

Further, the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The CompanyReliant Bancorp has elected to take advantage of the extended transition period that allows an emerging growth company to delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies, which means that the financial statements included in this filing, as well as the financial statements we will file in the future, will be subject to all new or revised accounting standards generally applicable to private companies. As a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards to the same extent that compliance is required for non-public companies.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

This Item is not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the three monthsquarter ended March 31,June 30, 2019, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION



Item 1.        Legal Proceedings.

Reliant Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Reliantthe Bank, are periodically involved as a plaintiff or defendant in various legal actions in the ordinary course of its business. Neither Reliant Bancorp nor Reliantthe Bank is involved in any litigation that is expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. Management believes that any claims pending against Reliant Bancorp or its subsidiaries are without merit or that the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from them will not materially affect Reliantthe Bank’s financial condition or Reliant Bancorp’s consolidated financial position.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors.

There are no material changes from the risk factors set forth under Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in Reliant Bancorp's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, except as described below.

Uncertainty About the Continuing Availability of LIBOR May Adversely Affect Our Business. 

On July 27, 2017, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates the London Interbank Offering Rate ("LIBOR"), announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after December 31, 2021. The announcement indicates that the continuation of LIBOR on the current basis cannot and will not be guaranteed after 2021. It is impossible to predict whether and to what extent banks will continue to provide LIBOR submissions to the administrator of LIBOR, whether LIBOR rates will cease to be published or supported before or after 2021 or whether any additional reforms to LIBOR may be enacted in the United Kingdom or elsewhere. Efforts in the United States to identify a set of alternative U.S. dollar reference interest rates include proposals by the  Alternative Reference Rates Committee of the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Uncertainty as to the nature of alternative reference rates and as to potential changes in other reforms to LIBOR may adversely affect LIBOR rates and the value of LIBOR-based loans, and to a lesser extent securities in our portfolio, and may impact the availability and cost of hedging instruments and borrowings, including the rates we pay on our subordinated debentures. If LIBOR rates are no longer available, any successor or replacement interest rates may perform differently, and we may incur significant costs to transition both our borrowing arrangements and the loan agreements with our customers from LIBOR, which may have an adverse effect on our results of operations. The impact of alternatives to LIBOR on the valuations, pricing and operation of our financial instruments is not yet known. In addition, failing to adequately manage this transition process with our customers could also adversely impact our reputation.


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

The following table contains information regarding shares of our common stock repurchased by Reliant Bancorp during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2019.
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased (1)Average Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
January 1, 2019 to January 31, 2019 $21.7711,497$11,750
February 1, 2019 to February 28, 2019 $21.8611,538$11,498
March 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019 $22.596,923$11,341
Total $21.9929,958$11,341
PeriodTotal Number of Shares Purchased (1)Average Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
April 1, 2019 to April 30, 20197,665$22.417,665$11,169
May 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019324,871$22.73324,871$3,785
June 1, 2019 to June 30, 20193,437$21.973,437$3,709
Total335,973$22.72335,973$3,709

(1)During the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2019, no shares of common stock were purchased other than through a publicly announced plan or program of Reliant Bancorp.

(2)On December 4, 2018, Reliant Bancorp announced a stock repurchase plan pursuant to which we may purchase, in the aggregate, up to $12 million of our common stock. This stock repurchase plan will remain in effect through December 31, 2019, unless the entire authorized amount of shares is sooner repurchased. The stock repurchase plan does not obligate Reliant Bancorp to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares, and the plan may be extended, modified, amended, suspended, or discontinued at any time.

 

Item 3.         Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.


Item 4.         Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.


Item 5.         Other Information.

None.

Item 6.         Exhibits.
EXHIBIT INDEX 
Exhibit
No.
DescriptionLocation
3.1Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 toof Reliant Bancorp's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 6, 20182018).
  
3.2Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 toof Reliant Bancorp's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 21, 20182018).
  
4.1Incorporated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 toof Reliant Bancorp's Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on December 19, 20182018).
4.2The rights of securities holders are defined in the Charter and Bylaws provided in Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2
  
10.1Incorporated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-KAppendix A of Reliant Bancorp's Definitive Proxy Statement filed March 29, 2019on May 14, 2015).
  
10.2*
  
31.110.3*
31.1*Filed herewith.
  
31.231.2*Filed herewith.
  
32.132.1**Furnished herewith.
  
101.INS*XBRL Instance Document.
  
101101.SCH*Interactive Data FilesXBRL Schema Documents.
 
Filed herewith.101.CAL*XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB*XBRL Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE*XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*XBRL Definition Linkbase Document.


*    Filed herewith.
**    Furnished herewith.

SIGNATURES

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

   RELIANT BANCORP, INC.
     
May 7,August 6, 2019   /s/ DeVan D. Ard, Jr.
    DeVan D. Ard, Jr.
    
President and Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
     
May 7,August 6, 2019   /s/ J. Daniel Dellinger
     J. Daniel Dellinger
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer)

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