HBT Financial (HBT) 10-Q 2021 Q1 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021

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: 001-39085

HBT Financial, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	37-1117216
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
401 North Hershey Rd Bloomington, Illinois 61704	(888) 897-2276
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)	(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	HBT	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

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

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☒
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
Emerging growth company	☒

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

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

As of April 27, 2021, there were 27,366,459 shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
HBT Financial, Inc.

		Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3
Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements	3
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	3
	Consolidated Statements of Income	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	5
	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity	6
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	7
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	9
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	47
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	80
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	81
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION		82
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	82
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	82
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	82
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	82
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	83
Item 5.	Other Information	83
Item 6.	Exhibits	83

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this quarterly report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include statements relating to our plans, strategies and expectations, the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and our future financial results, near-term loan growth, net interest margin, mortgage banking profits, wealth management fees, expenses, asset quality, capital levels, continued earnings and liquidity. Forward looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "anticipate," "project," "plan" or similar expressions. Forward looking statements are frequently based on assumptions that may or may not materialize and are subject to numerous uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or projected and which could materially and adversely affect our operating results, financial condition or prospects include, but are not limited to:

● our asset quality and any loan charge-offs;

● the composition of our loan portfolio;

● time and effort necessary to resolve nonperforming assets and the loans modified or deferred as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic;

● the length and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impact of the pandemic on our operations and the operations of our customers and the communities that we serve;

● environmental liability associated with our lending activities;

● the effects of the current low interest rate environment or changes in interest rates on our net interest income, net interest margin, our investments, and our loan originations, and our modeling estimates relating to interest rate changes;

● changes in and uncertainty related to benchmark interest rates used to price our loans, including the expected elimination of LIBOR;

● our access to sources of liquidity and capital to address our liquidity needs;

● our inability to receive dividends from the Bank, pay dividends to our common stockholders or satisfy obligations as they become due;

● the effects of problems encountered by other financial institutions;

● our ability to achieve organic loan and deposit growth and the composition of such growth;

● our ability to attract and retain skilled employees or changes in our management personnel;

● any failure or interruption of our information and communications systems;

● our ability to identify and address cybersecurity risks;

● the effects of the failure of any component of our business infrastructure provided by a third party;

● our ability to keep pace with technological changes;

● our ability to successfully develop and commercialize new or enhanced products and services;

● current and future business, economic and market conditions in the United States generally or in Illinois in particular;

● the geographic concentration of our operations in the State of Illinois;

● our ability to effectively compete with other financial services companies and the effects of competition in the financial services industry on our business;

● our ability to attract and retain customer deposits;

● our ability to maintain the Bank’s reputation;

● severe weather, natural disasters, pandemics, acts of war or terrorism or other external events;

● possible impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets;

● the impact of, and changes in applicable laws, regulations and accounting standards and policies;

● our prior status as an S Corp;

● possible changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies of, and other activities undertaken by, governments, agencies, central banks and similar organizations;

● the effectiveness of our risk management and internal disclosure controls and procedures;

● market perceptions associated with certain aspects of our business;

● our ability to meet our obligations as a public company, including our obligations under Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley; damage to our reputation from any of the factors described above; and

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● the factors discussed in “Risk Factors”, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" or elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement in the future, or to reflect circumstances and events that occur after the date on which the forward-looking statement was made.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.         CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

	(Unaudited)
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	22,976	$	24,912
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		406,760		287,539
Cash and cash equivalents		429,736		312,451
Debt securities available-for-sale, at fair value		856,835		922,869
Debt securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $195,608 in 2021 and $72,441 in 2020)		192,994		68,395
Equity securities with readily determinable fair value		3,332		3,292
Equity securities with no readily determinable fair value		1,552		1,552
Restricted stock, at cost		2,498		2,498
Loans held for sale		12,882		14,713
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $28,759 in 2021 and $31,838 in 2020		2,241,946		2,215,168
Bank premises and equipment, net		52,548		52,904
Bank premises held for sale		121		121
Foreclosed assets		4,748		4,168
Goodwill		23,620		23,620
Core deposit intangible assets, net		2,509		2,798
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value		7,629		5,934
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries		1,165		1,165
Accrued interest receivable		12,718		14,255
Other assets		18,781		20,664
Total assets	$	3,865,614	$	3,666,567
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	968,991	$	882,939
Interest-bearing		2,386,975		2,247,595
Total deposits		3,355,966		3,130,534
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		41,976		45,736
Subordinated notes		39,257		39,238
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts		37,665		37,648
Other liabilities		33,344		49,494
Total liabilities		3,508,208		3,302,650
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 7 and 18)
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; NaN issued or outstanding		—		—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 125,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued of 27,477,531 in 2021 and 27,457,306 in 2020; shares outstanding of 27,382,069 in 2021 and 27,457,306 in 2020		275		275
Surplus		191,004		190,875
Retained earnings		165,735		154,614
Accumulated other comprehensive income		1,906		18,153
Treasury stock at cost, 95,462 shares in 2021		(1,514)		—
Total stockholders’ equity		357,406		363,917
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,865,614	$	3,666,567

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME	(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Loans, including fees:
Taxable	$	25,134	$	26,941
Federally tax exempt		610		674
Securities:
Taxable		3,633		3,334
Federally tax exempt		1,136		1,028
Interest-bearing deposits in bank		80		729
Other interest and dividend income		13		14
Total interest and dividend income		30,606		32,720
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		644		1,595
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		7		20
Borrowings		1		—
Subordinated notes		470		—
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts		355		443
Total interest expense		1,477		2,058
Net interest income		29,129		30,662
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		(3,405)		4,355
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		32,534		26,307
NONINTEREST INCOME
Card income		2,258		1,792
Service charges on deposit accounts		1,297		1,834
Wealth management fees		1,972		1,814
Mortgage servicing		685		724
Mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustment		1,695		(2,171)
Gains on sale of mortgage loans		2,100		536
Gains (losses) on securities		40		(52)
Gains (losses) on foreclosed assets		(76)		35
Gains (losses) on other assets		1		(3)
Other noninterest income		836		743
Total noninterest income		10,808		5,252
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries		12,596		12,754
Employee benefits		1,722		2,434
Occupancy of bank premises		1,938		1,828
Furniture and equipment		623		603
Data processing		1,688		1,586
Marketing and customer relations		565		1,044
Amortization of intangible assets		289		317
FDIC insurance		240		36
Loan collection and servicing		365		348
Foreclosed assets		143		89
Other noninterest expense		2,375		2,268
Total noninterest expense		22,544		23,307
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE		20,798		8,252
INCOME TAX EXPENSE		5,553		2,031
NET INCOME	$	15,245	$	6,221
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC	$	0.55	$	0.23
EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED	$	0.55	$	0.23
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING		27,430,912		27,457,306

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
NET INCOME	$	15,245	$	6,221
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
Unrealized (losses) gains on debt securities available-for-sale		(23,074)		7,602
Reclassification adjustment for amortization (accretion) of net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities transferred to held-to-maturity		32		(9)
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments		219		(970)
Reclassification adjustment for net settlements on derivative instruments		99		2
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax		(22,724)		6,625
Income tax (benefit) expense		(6,477)		1,888
Total other comprehensive (loss) income		(16,247)		4,737
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	$	(1,002)	$	10,958

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

								Accumulated
								Other				Total
	Common Stock					Retained		Comprehensive		Treasury		Stockholders’
	Shares	Amount		Surplus		Earnings		Income (Loss)		Stock		Equity
	(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Balance, December 31, 2020	27,457,306	$	275	$	190,875	$	154,614	$	18,153	$	—	$	363,917
Net income	—		—		—		15,245		—		—		15,245
Other comprehensive loss	—		—		—		—		(16,247)		—		(16,247)
Stock-based compensation	—		—		129		—		—		—		129
Issuance of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units	20,225		—		—		—		—		—		—
Repurchase of common stock	(95,462)		—		—		—		—		(1,514)		(1,514)
Cash dividends and dividend equivalents ($0.15 per share)	—		—		—		(4,124)		—		—		(4,124)
Balance, March 31, 2021	27,382,069	$	275	$	191,004	$	165,735	$	1,906	$	(1,514)	$	357,406
Balance, December 31, 2019	27,457,306	$	275	$	190,524	$	134,287	$	7,832	$	—	$	332,918
Net income	—		—		—		6,221		—		—		6,221
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		—		4,737		—		4,737
Stock-based compensation	—		—		67		—		—		—		67
Cash dividends and dividend equivalents ($0.15 per share)	—		—		—		(4,130)		—		—		(4,130)
Balance, March 31, 2020	27,457,306	$	275	$	190,591	$	136,378	$	12,569	$	—	$	339,813

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	15,245	$	6,221
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense		774		690
Provision for loan losses		(3,405)		4,355
Net amortization of debt securities		1,732		790
Amortization of unrealized gain on dedesignated cash flow hedge		—		(32)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)		685		(678)
Stock-based compensation		129		67
Net accretion of discount and deferred loan fees on loans		(2,562)		(922)
Net unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities		(40)		52
Net loss on sales of bank premises and equipment		—		3
Net loss (gain) on sales of foreclosed assets		3		(75)
Write-down of foreclosed assets		73		47
Amortization of intangibles		289		317
(Increase) decrease in mortgage servicing rights		(1,695)		2,171
Amortization of discount and issuance costs on subordinated notes and debentures		36		16
Mortgage loans originated for sale		(71,835)		(32,156)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans		75,766		32,418
Net gain on sale of mortgage loans		(2,100)		(536)
Decrease in accrued interest receivable		1,537		1,855
Decrease in other assets		875		887
Decrease in other liabilities		(9,032)		(2,971)
Net cash provided by operating activities		6,475		12,519
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net change in interest-bearing time deposits with banks		—		248
Proceeds from paydowns, maturities, and calls of debt securities		59,641		48,305
Purchase of securities		(142,980)		(56,349)
Net (increase) decrease in loans		(21,482)		31,210
Purchases of bank premises and equipment		(418)		(841)
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets		15		677
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(105,224)		23,250
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase (decrease) in deposits		225,432		(46,552)
Net decrease in repurchase agreements		(3,760)		(3,622)
Repurchase of common stock		(1,514)		—
Cash dividends and dividend equivalents paid		(4,124)		(4,130)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		216,034		(54,304)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		117,285		(18,535)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR		312,451		283,971
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	429,736	$	265,436

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest	$	2,077	$	2,166
Cash paid for income taxes	$	—	$	985
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Transfers of loans to foreclosed assets	$	671	$	19

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

HBT Financial, Inc. (the Company) is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois and is the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company (the Bank or Heartland Bank). The Bank provides a comprehensive suite of business, commercial, wealth management and retail banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and municipal entities throughout Central and Northeastern Illinois.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) interim reporting requirements. Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP has been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 12, 2021.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

The Company qualifies as an "emerging growth company" as defined by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act). The JOBS Act permits emerging growth companies an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards affecting public companies. The Company has elected to use the extended transition period until the Company is no longer an emerging growth company or until the Company chooses to affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period. As a result, the Company’s financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies.

Merger of State Bank of Lincoln into Heartland Bank

On October 20, 2020, Heartland Bank and State Bank of Lincoln, both wholly-owned bank subsidiaries of the Company on that date, entered into a Bank Merger Agreement providing for the merger of State Bank of Lincoln into Heartland Bank. The merger was consummated on December 31, 2020, resulting in Heartland Bank being our sole bank subsidiary, with the branch locations in Lincoln, Illinois operating as “State Bank of Lincoln, a division of Heartland Bank and Trust Company.”

Use of Estimates

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and the reported results of operations for the periods then ended.

Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, goodwill, and income taxes.

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HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Segment Reporting

The Company’s operations consist of 1 reportable segment called community banking.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation without any impact on the reported amounts of net income or stockholders’ equity.

Subsequent Events

In preparing these consolidated financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued 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 debt securities available-for-sale and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. ASU 2016-13 is effective for years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for years beginning after December 31, 2018, including interim periods within those years. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that this standard will have on the consolidated results of operations and financial position.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This ASU simplifies measurement of goodwill and eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the ASU, a company should perform its goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge should be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The impairment charge is limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The amendments in this update are effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted for goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. This standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform, if certain criteria are met. In January 2021, the FASB also issued ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope which refined the scope for certain optional expedients and exceptions for contract modifications and hedge accounting to apply to derivative contracts and certain hedging relationships affected by the discounting transition. Entities may apply the provisions as of the beginning of the reporting period when the election is made and are available until December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that this standard will have on the consolidated results of operations and financial position.

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HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 2 – SECURITIES

The carrying balances of the securities were as follows:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Debt securities available-for-sale	$	856,835	$	922,869
Debt securities held-to-maturity		192,994		68,395
Equity securities with readily determinable fair value		3,332		3,292
Equity securities with no readily determinable fair value		1,552		1,552
Total securities	$	1,054,713	$	996,108

There were 0 sales of securities during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. Gains (losses) on securities were as follows during the three months ended March 31:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Net realized gains (losses) on sales	$	—	$	—
Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities:
Readily determinable fair value		40		(52)
No readily determinable fair value		—		—
Gains (losses) on securities	$	40	$	(52)

On March 31, 2021, the Company transferred certain debt securities from the available-for-sale category to the held-to-maturity category in order to better reflect the revised intentions of the Company due to possible market value volatility, resulting from a potential rise in interest rates. The following is a summary of the amortized cost and fair value of securities transferred to the held-to-maturity category:

	Amortized
	Cost		Fair Value
	(dollars in thousands)
U.S. government agency	$	7,593	$	7,323
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		8,776		8,536
Agency commercial		118,792		113,861
Total	$	135,161	$	129,720

The debt securities were transferred between categories at fair value, with the transfer date fair value becoming the new amortized cost for each security transferred. The unrealized gain (loss), net of tax, at the date of transfer remains a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, but will be amortized over the remaining life of the debt securities as an adjustment of yield in a manner consistent with amortization of any premium or discount. As a result, the amortization of an unrealized gain (loss) reported in accumulated other comprehensive income will offset or mitigate the effect on interest income of the amortization of the premium or discount for that held-to-maturity debt security.

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HBT FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Debt Securities

The amortized cost and fair values of debt securities, with gross unrealized gains and losses, are as follows:

March 31, 2021	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Available-for-sale:	(dollars in thousands)
U.S. government agency	$	129,494	$	1,785	$	(3,341)	$	127,938
Municipal		280,212		6,479		(4,358)		282,333
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		164,942		4,366		(204)		169,104
Agency commercial		208,692		2,861		(3,556)		207,997
Corporate		67,959		1,950		(446)		69,463
Total available-for-sale		851,299		17,441		(11,905)		856,835
Held-to-maturity:
U.S. government agency		7,323		—		—		7,323
Municipal		21,067		1,188		—		22,255
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		20,335		388		—		20,723
Agency commercial		144,269		1,323		(285)		145,307
Total held-to-maturity		192,994		2,899		(285)		195,608
Total debt securities	$	1,044,293	$	20,340	$	(12,190)	$	1,052,443

December 31, 2020	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Available-for-sale:	(dollars in thousands)
U.S. government agency	$	118,282	$	3,720	$	(9)	$	121,993
Municipal		265,309		9,232		(280)		274,261
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		198,543		4,871		(162)		203,252
Agency commercial		246,649		4,651		(534)		250,766
Corporate		70,917		1,786		(106)		72,597
Total available-for-sale		899,700		24,260		(1,091)		922,869
Held-to-maturity:
Municipal		22,484		1,390		—		23,874
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		13,031		452		—		13,483
Agency commercial		32,880		2,222		(18)		35,084
Total held-to-maturity		68,395		4,064		(18)		72,441
Total debt securities	$	968,095	$	28,324	$	(1,109)	$	995,310

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As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Bank had debt securities with a carrying value of $283,967,000 and $308,064,000, respectively, which were pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

The Company has no direct exposure to the State of Illinois, but approximately 43% of the obligations of local municipalities portfolio consists of debt securities issued by municipalities located in Illinois as of March 31, 2021. Approximately 94% of such debt securities were general obligation issues as of March 31, 2021.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity, as of March 31, 2021, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	Available-for-Sale				Held-to-Maturity
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Due in 1 year or less	$	31,406	$	31,734	$	2,772	$	2,817
Due after 1 year through 5 years		76,138		78,807		12,000		12,770
Due after 5 years through 10 years		242,096		242,487		13,227		13,580
Due after 10 years		128,025		126,706		391		411
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		164,942		169,104		20,335		20,723
Agency commercial		208,692		207,997		144,269		145,307
Total	$	851,299	$	856,835	$	192,994	$	195,608

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The following tables present gross unrealized losses and fair value of debt securities, aggregated by category and length of time that individual debt securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

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	Investments in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position
	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
March 31, 2021	Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value
Available-for-sale:	(dollars in thousands)
U.S. government agency	$	(3,341)	$	80,395	$	—	$	—	$	(3,341)	$	80,395
Municipal		(4,358)		119,502		—		—		(4,358)		119,502
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		(165)		26,810		(39)		3,594		(204)		30,404
Agency commercial		(3,556)		119,719		—		—		(3,556)		119,719
Corporate		(446)		7,009		—		—		(446)		7,009
Total available-for-sale		(11,866)		353,435		(39)		3,594		(11,905)		357,029
Held-to-maturity:
Mortgage-backed:
Agency commercial		(285)		7,669		—		—		(285)		7,669
Total held-to-maturity		(285)		7,669		—		—		(285)		7,669
Total debt securities	$	(12,151)	$	361,104	$	(39)	$	3,594	$	(12,190)	$	364,698

	Investments in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position
	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
December 31, 2020	Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value
Available-for-sale:	(dollars in thousands)
U.S. government agency	$	(9)	$	5,919	$	—	$	—	$	(9)	$	5,919
Municipal		(280)		19,652		—		—		(280)		19,652
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		(142)		20,387		(20)		4,490		(162)		24,877
Agency commercial		(524)		57,126		(10)		3,449		(534)		60,575
Corporate		(106)		4,849		—		—		(106)		4,849
Total available-for-sale		(1,061)		107,933		(30)		7,939		(1,091)		115,872
Held-to-maturity:
Mortgage-backed:
Agency commercial		(18)		2,983		—		—		(18)		2,983
Total held-to-maturity		(18)		2,983		—		—		(18)		2,983
Total debt securities	$	(1,079)	$	110,916	$	(30)	$	7,939	$	(1,109)	$	118,855

As of March 31, 2021, there were 14 debt securities in an unrealized loss position for a period of twelve months or more, and 184 debt securities in an unrealized loss position for a period of less than twelve months. These unrealized losses are primarily a result of fluctuations in market interest rates. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the debt securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and industry analysts’ reports. Management believes that all declines in value of these debt securities are deemed to be temporary.

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Equity Securities

The Company has elected to measure equity securities with no readily determinable fair value at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes for identical or similar securities of the same issuer.

The initial cost and carrying values of equity securities, with cumulative net unrealized gains and losses are as follows:

	Readily		No Readily
	Determinable		Determinable
March 31, 2021	Fair Value		Fair Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Initial cost	$	3,098	$	1,717
Cumulative net unrealized gains (losses)		234		(165)
Carrying value	$	3,332	$	1,552

	Readily		No Readily
	Determinable		Determinable
December 31, 2020	Fair Value		Fair Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Initial cost	$	3,098	$	1,717
Cumulative net unrealized gains (losses)		194		(165)
Carrying value	$	3,292	$	1,552

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the cumulative net unrealized losses on equity securities with no readily determinable fair value reflect downward adjustments based on observable price changes of an identical investment. There have been 0 impairments or upward adjustments based on observable price changes to equity securities with no readily determinable fair value.

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NOTE 3 – LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Major categories of loans are summarized as follows:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	412,812	$	393,312
Agricultural and farmland		228,032		222,723
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		224,599		222,360
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		516,963		520,395
Multi-family		236,381		236,391
Construction and land development		215,375		225,652
One-to-four family residential		300,768		306,775
Municipal, consumer, and other		135,775		119,398
Loans, before allowance for loan losses		2,270,705		2,247,006
Allowance for loan losses		(28,759)		(31,838)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses	$	2,241,946	$	2,215,168
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans (included above)
Commercial and industrial	$	175,389	$	153,860
Agricultural and farmland		8,921		3,049
Municipal, consumer, and other		6,249		6,587
Total PPP loans	$	190,559	$	163,496

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31:

					Commercial		Commercial								Municipal,
	Commercial		Agricultural		Real Estate		Real Estate				Construction		One-to-four		Consumer,
	and		and		Owner		Non-owner				and Land		Family		and
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021	Industrial		Farmland		Occupied		Occupied		Multi-Family		Development		Residential		Other		Total
Allowance for loan losses:	(dollars in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2020	$	3,929	$	793	$	3,141	$	11,251	$	1,957	$	4,232	$	1,801	$	4,734	$	31,838
Provision for loan losses		(1,802)		72		(426)		72		133		(316)		(198)		(940)		(3,405)
Charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—		(72)		(123)		(195)
Recoveries		293		—		—		7		—		90		42		89		521
Balance, March 31, 2021	$	2,420	$	865	$	2,715	$	11,330	$	2,090	$	4,006	$	1,573	$	3,760	$	28,759
					Commercial		Commercial								Municipal,
	Commercial		Agricultural		Real Estate		Real Estate								Consumer
	and		and		Owner		Non-owner				Construction		Residential		and
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020	Industrial		Farmland		Occupied		Occupied		Multi-Family		and Land		Real Estate		Other		Total
Allowance for loan losses:	(dollars in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2019	$	4,441	$	2,766	$	1,779	$	3,663	$	1,024	$	2,977	$	2,540	$	3,109	$	22,299
Provision for loan losses		538		254		(97)		820		450		237		777		1,376		4,355
Charge-offs		(809)		(27)		—		(56)		—		(1)		(104)		(224)		(1,221)
Recoveries		54		—		440		5		—		10		71		74		654
Balance, March 31, 2020	$	4,224	$	2,993	$	2,122	$	4,432	$	1,474	$	3,223	$	3,284	$	4,335	$	26,087

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The following tables present the recorded investments in loans and the allowance for loan losses by category:

					Commercial		Commercial								Municipal,
	Commercial		Agricultural		Real Estate		Real Estate				Construction		One-to-four		Consumer,
	and		and		Owner		Non-owner				and Land		Family		and
March 31, 2021	Industrial		Farmland		Occupied		Occupied		Multi-Family		Development		Residential		Other		Total
Loan balances:	(dollars in thousands)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	408,664	$	226,668	$	204,327	$	477,116	$	234,257	$	208,835	$	283,562	$	122,266	$	2,165,695
Individually evaluated for impairment		3,230		548		12,680		25,871		874		4,165		9,443		13,455		70,266
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality		918		816		7,592		13,976		1,250		2,375		7,763		54		34,744
Total	$	412,812	$	228,032	$	224,599	$	516,963	$	236,381	$	215,375	$	300,768	$	135,775	$	2,270,705
Allowance for loan losses:
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	1,218	$	845	$	2,032	$	6,947	$	2,080	$	3,846	$	1,091	$	1,328	$	19,387
Individually evaluated for impairment		1,095		19		420		4,142		—		144		479		2,431		8,730
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality		107		1		263		241		10		16		3		1		642
Total	$	2,420	$	865	$	2,715	$	11,330	$	2,090	$	4,006	$	1,573	$	3,760	$	28,759
					Commercial		Commercial								Municipal,
	Commercial		Agricultural		Real Estate		Real Estate				Construction		One-to-four		Consumer,
	and		and		Owner		Non-owner				and Land		Family		and
December 31, 2020	Industrial		Farmland		Occupied		Occupied		Multi-Family		Development		Residential		Other		Total
Loan balances:	(dollars in thousands)
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	387,072	$	217,077	$	201,417	$	480,165	$	234,252	$	219,822	$	287,845	$	105,796	$	2,133,446
Individually evaluated for impairment		5,312		4,793		13,132		25,993		876		3,809		10,343		13,546		77,804
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality		928		853		7,811		14,237		1,263		2,021		8,587		56		35,756
Total	$	393,312	$	222,723	$	222,360	$	520,395	$	236,391	$	225,652	$	306,775	$	119,398	$	2,247,006
Allowance for loan losses:
Collectively evaluated for impairment	$	2,736	$	771	$	2,306	$	6,736	$	1,950	$	3,984	$	1,237	$	1,432	$	21,152
Individually evaluated for impairment		1,193		22		429		4,255		—		222		560		3,301		9,982
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality		—		—		406		260		7		26		4		1		704
Total	$	3,929	$	793	$	3,141	$	11,251	$	1,957	$	4,232	$	1,801	$	4,734	$	31,838

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The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by category of loans:

	Unpaid
	Principal		Recorded		Related
March 31, 2021	Balance		Investment		Allowance
With an allowance recorded:	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	2,252	$	2,240	$	1,095
Agricultural and farmland		166		165		19
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		3,156		3,121		420
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		20,605		20,256		4,142
Multi-family		—		—		—
Construction and land development		2,229		2,196		144
One-to-four family residential		2,835		2,587		479
Municipal, consumer, and other		8,770		8,744		2,431
Total	$	40,013	$	39,309	$	8,730
With no related allowance:
Commercial and industrial	$	1,738	$	990	$	—
Agricultural and farmland		383		383		—
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		9,635		9,559		—
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		5,747		5,615		—
Multi-family		874		874		—
Construction and land development		1,978		1,969		—
One-to-four family residential		8,556		6,856		—
Municipal, consumer, and other		4,774		4,711		—
Total	$	33,685	$	30,957	$	—
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment:
Commercial and industrial	$	3,990	$	3,230	$	1,095
Agricultural and farmland		549		548		19
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		12,791		12,680		420
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		26,352		25,871		4,142
Multi-family		874		874		—
Construction and land development		4,207		4,165		144
One-to-four family residential		11,391		9,443		479
Municipal, consumer, and other		13,544		13,455		2,431
Total	$	73,698	$	70,266	$	8,730

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	Unpaid
	Principal		Recorded		Related
December 31, 2020	Balance		Investment		Allowance
With an allowance recorded:	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	2,737	$	2,725	$	1,193
Agricultural and farmland		169		168		22
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		3,072		3,040		429
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		20,726		20,394		4,255
Multi-family		—		—		—
Construction and land development		2,081		2,055		222
One-to-four family residential		2,963		2,739		560
Municipal, consumer, and other		12,207		12,181		3,301
Total	$	43,955	$	43,302	$	9,982
With no related allowance:
Commercial and industrial	$	3,322	$	2,587	$	—
Agricultural and farmland		4,625		4,625		—
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		10,164		10,092		—
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		5,727		5,599		—
Multi-family		876		876		—
Construction and land development		1,762		1,754		—
One-to-four family residential		9,325		7,604		—
Municipal, consumer, and other		1,431		1,365		—
Total	$	37,232	$	34,502	$	—
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment:
Commercial and industrial	$	6,059	$	5,312	$	1,193
Agricultural and farmland		4,794		4,793		22
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		13,236		13,132		429
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		26,453		25,993		4,255
Multi-family		876		876		—
Construction and land development		3,843		3,809		222
One-to-four family residential		12,288		10,343		560
Municipal, consumer, and other		13,638		13,546		3,301
Total	$	81,187	$	77,804	$	9,982

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The following table presents the average recorded investment and interest income recognized for loans individually evaluated for impairment by category of loans during the three months ended March 31:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021				2020
	Average		Interest		Average		Interest
	Recorded		Income		Recorded		Income
	Investment		Recognized		Investment		Recognized
With an allowance recorded:	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	2,266	$	31	$	3,486	$	49
Agricultural and farmland		168		2		573		4
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		3,244		41		828		11
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		20,361		208		99		2
Multi-family		—		—		—		—
Construction and land development		2,248		27		3,064		41
One-to-four family residential		2,644		23		3,261		27
Municipal, consumer, and other		8,802		40		12,487		83
Total	$	39,733	$	372	$	23,798	$	217
With no related allowance:
Commercial and industrial	$	1,068	$	14	$	5,941	$	58
Agricultural and farmland		383		6		12,520		161
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		9,600		122		10,432		131
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		5,665		68		3,340		41
Multi-family		876		10		—		—
Construction and land development		1,764		26		324		4
One-to-four family residential		6,981		49		8,344		62
Municipal, consumer, and other		4,746		22		1,370		56
Total	$	31,083	$	317	$	42,271	$	513
Total loans individually evaluated for impairment:
Commercial and industrial	$	3,334	$	45	$	9,427	$	107
Agricultural and farmland		551		8		13,093		165
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		12,844		163		11,260		142
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		26,026		276		3,439		43
Multi-family		876		10		—		—
Construction and land development		4,012		53		3,388		45
One-to-four family residential		9,625		72		11,605		89
Municipal, consumer, and other		13,548		62		13,857		139
Total	$	70,816	$	689	$	66,069	$	730

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The following tables present the recorded investment in loans by category based on current payment and accrual status:

	Accruing Interest
			30 - 89 Days		90+ Days				Total
March 31, 2021	Current		Past Due		Past Due		Nonaccrual		Loans
	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	412,005	$	—	$	—	$	807	$	412,812
Agricultural and farmland		228,032		—		—		—		228,032
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		224,026		—		—		573		224,599
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		512,889		92		—		3,982		516,963
Multi-family		236,381		—		—		—		236,381
Construction and land development		215,221		15		—		139		215,375
One-to-four family residential		296,530		706		29		3,503		300,768
Municipal, consumer, and other		135,550		113		10		102		135,775
Total	$	2,260,634	$	926	$	39	$	9,106	$	2,270,705

	Accruing Interest
			30 - 89 Days		90+ Days				Total
December 31, 2020	Current		Past Due		Past Due		Nonaccrual		Loans
	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	392,490	$	—	$	—	$	822	$	393,312
Agricultural and farmland		222,723		—		—		—		222,723
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		221,308		112		—		940		222,360
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		516,387		—		—		4,008		520,395
Multi-family		236,391		—		—		—		236,391
Construction and land development		225,508		—		—		144		225,652
One-to-four family residential		301,282		984		595		3,914		306,775
Municipal, consumer, and other		119,055		211		21		111		119,398
Total	$	2,235,144	$	1,307	$	616	$	9,939	$	2,247,006

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The following tables present total loans by category based on their assigned risk ratings determined by management:

March 31, 2021	Pass		Pass-Watch		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	392,957	$	15,734	$	4,121	$	—	$	412,812
Agricultural and farmland		196,773		29,994		1,265		—		228,032
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		180,381		31,165		13,053		—		224,599
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		429,273		58,874		28,816		—		516,963
Multi-family		208,800		26,707		874		—		236,381
Construction and land development		182,730		28,480		4,165		—		215,375
One-to-four family residential		276,413		13,839		10,516		—		300,768
Municipal, consumer, and other		121,991		330		13,454		—		135,775
Total	$	1,989,318	$	205,123	$	76,264	$	—	$	2,270,705

December 31, 2020	Pass		Pass-Watch		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	368,843	$	18,258	$	6,211	$	—	$	393,312
Agricultural and farmland		191,662		25,540		5,521		—		222,723
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		176,823		31,990		13,547		—		222,360
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		432,752		58,699		28,944		—		520,395
Multi-family		204,449		31,066		876		—		236,391
Construction and land development		193,646		28,193		3,813		—		225,652
One-to-four family residential		280,198		14,526		12,051		—		306,775
Municipal, consumer, and other		105,539		312		13,547		—		119,398
Total	$	1,953,912	$	208,584	$	84,510	$	—	$	2,247,006

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There were no troubled debt restructurings during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

Of the troubled debt restructurings entered into during the last 12 months, there were NaN which had subsequent payment defaults during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. For purposes of this disclosure, the Company considers “default” to mean 90 days or more past due as to interest or principal or were on nonaccrual status subsequent to restructuring.

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had $8,673,000 and $8,950,000 of troubled debt restructurings, respectively. Restructured loans are evaluated for impairment quarterly as part of the Company’s determination of the allowance for loan losses. There were no material commitments to lend additional funds to debtors owing receivables whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), along with a joint statement issued by banking regulatory agencies, provided that short-term loan payment modifications to borrowers experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 generally do not need to be accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had loans that were granted a payment modification due to a COVID-19 related financial hardship and have not returned to regular payments were $16,697,000 and $27,986,000, respectively. Substantially all modifications were in the form of a three-month interest-only period or a one-month payment deferral. Some borrowers have received more than one loan payment modification.

Changes in the accretable yield for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality were as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance	$	1,397	$	1,662
Reclassification from non-accretable difference		74		8
Accretion income		(133)		(160)
Ending balance	$	1,338	$	1,510

NOTE 4 – LOAN SERVICING

Mortgage loans serviced for others, which are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, amounted to $1,077,291,000 and $1,090,219,000 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Activity in mortgage servicing rights is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance	$	5,934	$	8,518
Capitalized servicing rights		397		214
Fair value adjustment:
Attributable to payments and principal reductions		(467)		(403)
Attributable to changes in valuation inputs and assumptions		1,765		(1,982)
Total fair value adjustment		1,298		(2,385)
Ending balance	$	7,629	$	6,347

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NOTE 5 – FORECLOSED ASSETS

Foreclosed assets activity is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Beginning balance	$	4,168	$	5,099
Transfers from loans		671		19
Proceeds from sales		(15)		(677)
Net gain (loss) on sales		(3)		75
Direct write-downs		(73)		(47)
Ending balance	$	4,748	$	4,469

Gains (losses) on foreclosed assets includes the following:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Direct write-downs	$	(73)	$	(47)
Net gain (loss) on sales		(3)		75
Guarantee reimbursements		—		7
Gains (losses) on foreclosed assets	$	(76)	$	35

The carrying value of foreclosed one-to-four family residential real estate property as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, was $1,341,000 and $868,000, respectively. As of March 31, 2021, there were 8 one-to-four family residential real estate loans in the process of foreclosure totaling approximately $947,000. As of December 31, 2020, there were 11 one-to-four family residential real estate loans in the process of foreclosure totaling approximately $1,526,000.

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NOTE 6 – DEPOSITS

The Company’s deposits are summarized below:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing deposits	$	968,991	$	882,939
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing demand		1,008,954		968,592
Money market		499,088		462,056
Savings		593,472		517,473
Time		285,461		299,474
Total interest-bearing deposits		2,386,975		2,247,595
Total deposits	$	3,355,966	$	3,130,534

Money market deposits include $6,853,000 and $6,489,000 of reciprocal transaction deposits as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Time deposits include $2,687,000 and $3,164,000 of reciprocal time deposits as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

The aggregate amounts of time deposits in denominations of $250,000 or more amounted to $21,900,000 and $26,687,000 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The aggregate amounts of time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more amounted to $92,266,000 and $99,649,000 as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

The components of interest expense on deposits are as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Interest-bearing demand	$	117	$	251
Money market		89		394
Savings		41		70
Time		397		880
Total interest expense on deposits	$	644	$	1,595

NOTE 7 – BORROWINGS

There were 0 Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLB) borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Available borrowings from the FHLB are secured by FHLB stock held by the Company and pledged security in the form of qualifying loans. The total amount of loans pledged as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was $499,886,000 and $493,690,000, respectively. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, loans pledged also served as collateral for credit exposure of approximately $355,000 associated with the Bank’s participation in the FHLB’s Mortgage Partnership Finance Program.

The Bank also has available borrowings through the discount window of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRB). Available borrowings are based on the collateral pledged. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the carrying value of debt securities pledged amounted to $479,000 and $499,000, respectively. There was 0 outstanding borrowings under the FRB discount window as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

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NOTE 8 – SUBORDINATED NOTES

On September 3, 2020, the Company issued $40,000,000 of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes that mature on September 15, 2030. The subordinated notes, which are unsecured obligations of the Company, bear a fixed interest rate of 4.50% for the first five years after issuance and thereafter bear interest at a floating rate equal to three-month SOFR, as determined on the Floating Interest Determination Date, plus 4.37%. Interest is payable semi-annually during the five year fixed rate period and quarterly during the subsequent five year floating rate period. The subordinated notes have an optional redemption in whole or in part on any interest payment date on or after September 15, 2025. If the subordinated notes are redeemed before they mature, the redemption price will be the principal amount plus any accrued but unpaid interest. The transaction resulted in debt issuance costs of $789,000 which will be amortized over 10 years. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, 100% of the subordinated notes qualified as Tier 2 capital.

The face value and carrying value of the subordinated notes are summarized below:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Subordinated notes, at face value	$	40,000	$	40,000
Unamortized issuance costs		(743)		(762)
Subordinated notes, at carrying value	$	39,257	$	39,238

NOTE 9 – JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES ISSUED TO CAPITAL TRUSTS

NaN subsidiary business trusts of the Company have issued floating rate capital securities (“capital securities”) which are guaranteed by the Company.

The Company owns all of the outstanding stock of the 5 subsidiary business trusts. The trusts used the proceeds from the issuance of their capital securities to buy floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures (“junior subordinated debentures”) issued by the Company. These junior subordinated debentures are the only assets of the trusts and the interest payments from the junior subordinated debentures finance the distributions paid on the capital securities. The junior subordinated debentures are unsecured and rank junior and subordinate in the right of payment to all senior debt of the Company.

The trusts are not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements.

The face and carrying value of junior subordinated debentures are summarized below:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Heartland Bancorp, Inc. Capital Trust B	$	10,310	$	10,310
Heartland Bancorp, Inc. Capital Trust C		10,310		10,310
Heartland Bancorp, Inc. Capital Trust D		5,155		5,155
FFBI Capital Trust I		7,217		7,217
National Bancorp Statutory Trust I		5,773		5,773
Total junior subordinated debentures, at face value		38,765		38,765
National Bancorp Statutory Trust I unamortized discount		(1,100)		(1,117)
Total junior subordinated debentures, at carrying value	$	37,665	$	37,648

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The interest rates on the junior subordinated debentures are variable, reset quarterly, and are equal to the three-month LIBOR, as determined on the LIBOR Determination Date specific to each junior subordinated debenture, plus a fixed percentage. The interest rates and maturities of the junior subordinated debentures are summarized as follows:

				Interest Rate at
	Variable			March 31,		December 31,		Maturity
	Interest Rate			2021		2020		Date
Heartland Bancorp, Inc. Capital Trust B	LIBOR plus	2.75	%	2.99	%	2.99	%	April 6, 2034
Heartland Bancorp, Inc. Capital Trust C	LIBOR plus	1.53		1.71		1.75		June 15, 2037
Heartland Bancorp, Inc. Capital Trust D	LIBOR plus	1.35		1.53		1.57		September 15, 2037
FFBI Capital Trust I	LIBOR plus	2.80		3.04		3.04		April 6, 2034
National Bancorp Statutory Trust I	LIBOR plus	2.90		3.08		3.12		December 31, 2037

The distribution rate payable on the junior subordinated debentures is cumulative and payable quarterly in arrears. The Company has the right, subject to events in default, to defer payments of interest on the junior subordinated debentures at any time by extending the interest payment period for a period not exceeding 20 quarterly periods with respect to each deferral period, provided that no extension period may extend beyond the redemption or maturity date of the junior subordinated debentures. The capital securities are subject to mandatory redemption upon payment of the junior subordinated debentures and carry an interest rate identical to that of the related junior subordinated debenture. The junior subordinated debentures maturity dates may be shortened if certain conditions are met, or at any time within 90 days following the occurrence and continuation of certain changes in either tax treatment or the capital treatment of the debentures or the capital securities. If the junior subordinated debentures are redeemed before they mature, the redemption price will be the principal amount plus any accrued but unpaid interest. The Company has the right to terminate each Capital Trust and cause the junior subordinated debentures to be distributed to the holders of the capital securities in liquidation of such trusts.

Under current banking regulations, bank holding companies are allowed to include qualifying trust preferred securities in their Tier 1 Capital for regulatory capital purposes, subject to a 25% limitation to all core (Tier 1) capital elements, net of goodwill and other intangible assets less any associated deferred tax liability. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, 100%of the trust preferred securities qualified as Tier 1 capital under the final rule adopted in March 2005.

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NOTE 10 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Derivative financial instruments are negotiated contracts entered into by two issuing counterparties containing specific agreement terms, including the underlying instrument, amount, exercise price, and maturities. The derivatives accounting guidance requires that the Company recognize all derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company may utilize interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position.

Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

The Company designated certain interest rate swap agreements as cash flow hedges on variable-rate borrowings. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings.

The interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges are summarized as follows:

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Fair value recorded in other liabilities	$	17,000	$	(1,140)	$	17,000	$	(1,458)

As of March 31, 2021, the interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges had contractual maturities between 2024 and 2025. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had cash pledged and held on deposit at counterparties of $1,310,000 and $1,630,000, respectively.

In 2019, the Company had an interest rate swap contract with a notional amount of $10,000,000 designated as a cash flow hedge on variable-rate loans. Beginning April 1, 2019, this hedging relationship was no longer considered highly effective, and the Company discontinued hedge accounting. In accordance with hedge accounting guidance, the net unrealized gain associated with the discontinued hedging relationship, recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income, was reclassified into earnings through April 7, 2020, the period the hedged forecasted transactions affected earnings.

The effect of interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges on the consolidated statements of income are summarized as follows:

Location of gross gain (loss) reclassified	Amounts of gross gain (loss)
from accumulated other	reclassified from accumulated
comprehensive income to income	other comprehensive income
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020
Designated as cash flow hedges:	(dollars in thousands)
Taxable loan interest income	$	—	$	32
Junior subordinated debentures interest expense		(99)		(34)
Total	$	(99)	$	(2)

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Interest Rate Swaps Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The Company may offer interest rate swap agreements to its commercial borrowers in connection with their risk management needs. The Company manages the risk associated with these contracts by entering into an equal and offsetting derivative with a third-party financial institution. While these interest rate swap agreements generally work together as an economic interest rate hedge, the Company did not designate them for hedge accounting treatment. Consequently, changes in fair value of the corresponding derivative financial asset or liability were recorded as either a charge or credit to current earnings during the period in which the changes occurred.

The interest rate swap agreements not designated as hedging instruments are summarized as follows:

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Fair value recorded in other assets:
Interest rate swaps with a commercial borrower counterparty	$	115,378	$	8,496	$	122,313	$	15,360
Interest rate swaps with a financial institution counterparty		3,992		64		—		—
Total fair value recorded in other assets	$	119,370	$	8,560	$	122,313	$	15,360
Fair value recorded in other liabilities:
Interest rate swaps with a commercial borrower counterparty	$	3,992	$	(64)	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swaps with a financial institution counterparty		115,378		(8,496)		122,313		(15,360)
Total fair value recorded in other liabilities	$	119,370	$	(8,560)	$	122,313	$	(15,360)

As of March 31, 2021, the interest rate swap agreements not designated as hedging instruments had contractual maturities between 2022 and 2042. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had $9,974,000 and $15,490,000, respectively, of debt securities pledged and held in safekeeping at the financial institution counterparty.

The effect of interest rate contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in other noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income are summarized as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020
Not designated as hedging instruments:	(dollars in thousands)
Gross gains	$	7,564	$	13,571
Gross losses		(7,564)		(13,571)
Net gains (losses)	$	—	$	—

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NOTE 11 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table presents the activity and accumulated balances for components of other comprehensive income (loss):

	Unrealized Gains (Losses)
	on Debt Securities
	Available-for-Sale		Held-to-Maturity		Derivatives		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Balance, December 31, 2020	$	19,578	$	(118)	$	(1,307)	$	18,153
Transfer from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity		3,890		(3,890)		—		—
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(23,074)		—		219		(22,855)
Reclassifications		—		32		99		131
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		(23,074)		32		318		(22,724)
Income tax expense (benefit)		(6,577)		9		91		(6,477)
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax		(16,497)		23		227		(16,247)
Balance, March 31, 2021	$	6,971	$	(3,985)	$	(1,080)	$	1,906
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Balance, December 31, 2019	$	8,659	$	(131)	$	(696)	$	7,832
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		7,602		—		(970)		6,632
Reclassifications		—		(9)		2		(7)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		7,602		(9)		(968)		6,625
Income tax expense (benefit)		2,166		(2)		(276)		1,888
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax		5,436		(7)		(692)		4,737
Balance, March 31, 2020	$	14,095	$	(138)	$	(1,388)	$	12,569

The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available-for-sale are included in gain (loss) on securities in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for unrealized gains on debt securities held-to-maturity are included in securities interest income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the fair value of derivative financial instruments represent net interest payments received or made on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. See Note 10 for additional information.

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NOTE 12 – INCOME TAXES

Allocation of income tax expense between current and deferred portions is as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Current
Federal	$	3,170	$	1,721
State		1,698		988
Total current		4,868		2,709
Deferred
Federal		457		(457)
State		228		(221)
Total deferred		685		(678)
Income tax expense	$	5,553	$	2,031

Income tax expense differs from the statutory federal rate due to the following:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021				2020
	Amount		Percentage		Amount		Percentage
	(dollars in thousands)
Federal income tax, at statutory rate	$	4,368	21.0	%	$	1,733	21.0	%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Federally tax exempt interest income		(367)	(1.8)			(357)	(4.3)
State taxes, net of federal benefit		1,514	7.3			631	7.6
Other		38	0.2			24	0.3
Income tax expense	$	5,553	26.7	%	$	2,031	24.6	%

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The components of the net deferred tax asset (liability) are as follows:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Deferred tax assets
Allowance for loan losses	$	8,170	$	9,046
Compensation related		1,802		2,301
Deferred loan fees		2,470		1,595
Nonaccrual interest		646		660
Foreclosed assets		59		45
Goodwill		287		336
Other		1,049		1,011
Total deferred tax assets		14,483		14,994
Deferred tax liabilities
Fixed asset depreciation		4,368		4,361
Mortgage servicing rights		2,175		1,692
Other purchase accounting adjustments		1,080		1,115
Intangible assets		521		580
Prepaid assets		557		685
Net unrealized gain on debt securities		1		6,569
Other		367		370
Total deferred tax liabilities		9,069		15,372
Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	5,414	$	(378)

NOTE 13 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company has granted certain restricted stock units that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents. Such restricted stock units are considered participating securities. As such, we have included these restricted stock units in the calculation of basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

Diluted earnings per share is computed using the treasury stock method and reflects the potential dilution that could occur if the Company’s outstanding restricted stock units were vested.

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

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Numerator:
Net income	$	15,245	$	6,221
Earnings allocated to participating securities		(31)		(15)
Numerator for earnings per share - basic and diluted	$	15,214	$	6,206
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		27,430,912		27,457,306
Dilutive effect of outstanding restricted stock units		2,489		—
Weighted average common shares outstanding, including all dilutive potential shares		27,433,401		27,457,306
Earnings per share - Basic	$	0.55	$	0.23
Earnings per share - Diluted	$	0.55	$	0.23

NOTE 14 – DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The Company maintained a supplemental executive retirement plan (the SERP) for certain key executive officers. The SERP benefit payments were scheduled to be paid in equal monthly installments over 30 years. In June 2019, the Company approved the termination of the SERP agreements, and a lump sum payment was made in June 2020 to each participant equal to the present value of any remaining installment payments. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized employee benefits expense for the SERP of $970,000.

NOTE 15 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company has adopted the HBT Financial, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Incentive Plan”). The Omnibus Incentive Plan provides for grants of (i) stock options, (ii) stock appreciation rights, (iii) restricted shares, (iv) restricted stock units, (v) performance awards, (vi) other share-based awards and (vi) other cash-based awards to eligible employees, non-employee directors and consultants of the Company. The maximum number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the Omnibus Incentive Plan is 1,820,000 shares.

The following is a summary of stock-based compensation expense (benefit):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Restricted stock units	$	114	$	67
Performance restricted stock units		15		—
Total awards classified as equity		129		67
Stock appreciation rights		130		(335)
Total stock-based compensation expense (benefit)	$	259	$	(268)

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Restricted Stock Units

A restricted stock unit grants a participant the right to receive 1 share of common stock, following the completion of the requisite service period. Restricted stock units are classified as equity. Compensation cost is based on the Company’s stock price on the grant date and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period for the entire award. Dividend equivalents on restricted stock units, which are either accrued until vested or paid at the same time as dividends on common stock, are classified as dividends charged to retained earnings.

On February 19, 2021, the Company granted 43,047 restricted stock units to certain key employees which vest in three annual installments beginning on February 28, 2022. On February 19, 2021, the Company also granted 3,300 restricted stock units to non-employee directors which vest on February  28, 2022. The total fair value of the restricted stock units granted on February 19, 2021 was $720,000, based on the grant date closing price of $15.53 per share.

The following is a summary of restricted stock unit activity:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
		Weighted			Weighted
		Average			Average
	Restricted	Grant Date		Restricted	Grant Date
	Stock Units	Fair Value		Stock Units	Fair Value
Beginning balance	71,000	$	18.98	—	$	—
Granted	46,347		15.53	73,150		19.03
Vested	(20,225)		18.86	—		—
Forfeited	—		—	—		—
Ending balance	97,122	$	17.36	73,150	$	19.03

A further summary of restricted stock units as of March 31, 2021, is as follows:

		Weighted Average
	Restricted	Remaining
Grant Date Fair Values	Stock Units	Contractual Term
$ 15.53	46,347	2.8	years
$ 19.03	50,775	2.8	years

As of March 31, 2021, unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock units was $1,602,000.

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Performance Restricted Stock Units

A performance restricted stock unit is similar to a restricted stock unit, except that the number of shares of common stock awarded is based on a performance condition and the completion of the requisite service period. Performance restricted stock units are classified as equity. Compensation cost is based on the Company’s stock price and an assessment of the probable outcome of the performance condition and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period of the entire award. Dividend equivalents on performance restricted stock units, which are accrued until vested, are classified as dividends charged to retained earnings.

On February 19, 2021, the Company granted 28,697 performance restricted stock units to certain key employees which vest on February 28, 2024. The performance condition is  based on the average annual return on average tangible common equity during a three-year performance period. The number of shares of common stock that may be earned ranges from 0% to 150% of the number of performance restricted stock units granted. The total fair value of the performance restricted stock units granted on February 19, 2021 was $405,000, based on the grant date closing price of $15.53 per share and an assessment of the probable outcome of the performance condition on the grant date.

The following is a summary of performance restricted stock unit activity:

	Three months ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	Maximum			Maximum
	Awarded	Weighted		Awarded	Weighted
	Performance	Average		Performance	Average
	Restricted	Grant Date		Restricted	Grant Date
	Stock Units	Fair Value		Stock Units	Fair Value
Beginning balance	—	$	—	—	$	—
Granted	43,046		15.53	—		—
Vested	—		—	—		—
Forfeited	—		—	—		—
Ending balance	43,046	$	15.53	—	$	—

A further summary of performance restricted stock units as of March 31, 2021, is as follows:

	Maximum
	Awarded
	Performance	Weighted Average
	Restricted	Remaining
Grant Date Fair Values	Stock Units	Contractual Term
$ 15.53	43,046	2.9	years

As of March 31, 2021, unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance restricted stock units was $390,000, based on the current assessment of the probable outcome of the performance condition.

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Stock Appreciation Rights

A stock appreciation right grants a participant the right to receive an amount of cash, the value of which equals the appreciation in the Company’s stock price between the grant date and the exercise date. Stock appreciation rights units are classified as liabilities. The liability is based on an option-pricing model used to estimate the fair value of the stock appreciation rights. Compensation cost for unvested stock appreciation rights is recognized on a straight line basis over the service period of the entire award. The unvested stock appreciation rights vest in 4 equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

The following is a summary of stock appreciation rights activity:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	Stock Appreciation Rights	Weighted Average Grant Date Assigned Value		Stock Appreciation Rights	Weighted Average Grant Date Assigned Value
Beginning balance	105,570	$	16.32	110,160	$	16.32
Granted	—		—	—		—
Exercised	—		—	—		—
Expired	(1,530)		16.32	—		—
Forfeited	—		—	—		—
Ending balance	104,040	$	16.32	110,160	$	16.32

A further summary of stock appreciation rights as of March 31, 2021, is as follows:

			Weighted Average
	Stock Appreciation Rights		Remaining
Grant Date Assigned Values	Outstanding	Exercisable	Contractual Term
$ 16.32	104,040	85,680	7.9	years

As of March 31, 2021, unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock appreciation rights was $67,000.

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As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the liability recorded for outstanding stock appreciation rights was $402,000 and $272,000, respectively. The Company used an option pricing model to value the stock appreciation rights, using the assumptions in the following table. Expected volatility is derived from the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price and a selected peer group of industry-related companies.

	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Risk-free interest rate		1.55	%		0.80	%
Expected volatility		34.96	%		34.72	%
Expected life (in years)		8.4			8.7
Expected dividend yield		3.50	%		3.96	%

As of March 31, 2021, the liability recorded for previously exercised stock appreciation rights was $797,000, which will be paid in 3 remaining equal annual installments. As of December 31, 2020, the liability recorded for previously exercised units was $1,087,000.

NOTE 16 – REGULATORY MATTERS

The ability of the Company to pay dividends to its stockholders is dependent upon the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the Company.

The Company (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are each subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary, actions by the regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Bank.

Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. As allowed under the regulations, the Company and the Bank elected to exclude accumulated other comprehensive income, including unrealized gains and losses on securities, in the computation of regulatory capital. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

Additionally, the Company and the Bank must maintain a “capital conservation buffer” to avoid becoming subject to restrictions on capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments to management. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the capital conservation buffer was 2.5%.

As of March 31, 2021, the Company and the Bank each met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject.

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The actual and required capital amounts and ratios of HBT Financial, Inc. (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are as follows:

	Actual				For Capital Adequacy Purposes				To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
March 31, 2021	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
		(dollars in thousands)
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	$	434,408	17.37	%	$	200,018	8.00	%		N/A	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company		397,098	15.90			199,847	8.00		$	249,809	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	$	366,392	14.65	%	$	150,014	6.00	%		N/A	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company		368,339	14.74			149,885	6.00		$	199,847	8.00	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	$	329,892	13.19	%	$	112,510	4.50	%		N/A	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company		368,339	14.74			112,414	4.50		$	162,376	6.50	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	$	366,392	9.85	%	$	148,768	4.00	%		N/A	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company		368,339	9.91			148,616	4.00		$	185,770	5.00	%

	Actual				For Capital Adequacy Purposes				To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
December 31, 2020	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
		(dollars in thousands)
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	$	426,283	17.40	%	$	195,970	8.00	%		N/A	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company		382,511	15.63			195,787	8.00		$	244,733	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	$	356,410	14.55	%	$	146,977	6.00	%		N/A	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company		351,904	14.38			146,840	6.00		$	195,787	8.00	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	$	319,927	13.06	%	$	110,233	4.50	%		N/A	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company		351,904	14.38			110,130	4.50		$	159,077	6.50	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	$	356,410	9.94	%	$	143,454	4.00	%		N/A	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company		351,904	9.82			143,296	4.00		$	179,120	5.00	%

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NOTE 17 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Recurring Basis

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures. Additional information on fair value measurements is summarized in Note 1 to the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2021. There were 0 transfers between levels during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. The Company’s policy for determining transfers between levels occurs at the end of the reporting period when circumstances in the underlying valuation criteria change and result in transfer between levels.

The following tables present the balances of the assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

March 31, 2021	Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total Fair Value
		(dollars in thousands)
Debt securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government agency	$	—	$	127,938	$	—	$	127,938
Municipal		—		282,333		—		282,333
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		—		169,104		—		169,104
Agency commercial		—		207,997		—		207,997
Corporate		—		69,463		—		69,463
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values		3,332		—		—		3,332
Mortgage servicing rights		—		—		7,629		7,629
Derivative financial assets		—		8,560		—		8,560
Derivative financial liabilities		—		9,700		—		9,700

December 31, 2020	Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total Fair Value
		(dollars in thousands)
Debt securities available-for-sale:
U.S. government agency	$	—	$	121,993	$	—	$	121,993
Municipal		—		274,261		—		274,261
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		—		203,252		—		203,252
Agency commercial		—		250,766		—		250,766
Corporate		—		72,597		—		72,597
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values		3,292		—		—		3,292
Mortgage servicing rights		—		—		5,934		5,934
Derivative financial assets		—		15,360		—		15,360
Derivative financial liabilities		—		16,818		—		16,818

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. There were no changes to the valuation techniques from December 31, 2020 to March 31, 2021.

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Investment Securities

When available, the Company uses quoted market prices to determine the fair value of securities; such items are classified in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. For the Company’s securities where quoted prices are not available for identical securities in an active market, the Company determines fair value utilizing vendors who apply matrix pricing for similar bonds where no price is observable or may compile prices from various sources. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including time value, yield curve, volatility factors, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severity, current market and contractual prices for the underlying financial instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace. Fair values from these models are verified, where possible, against quoted market prices for recent trading activity of assets with similar characteristics to the security being valued. Such methods are generally classified as Level 2. However, when prices from independent sources vary, cannot be obtained or cannot be corroborated, a security is generally classified as Level 3. The change in fair value of debt securities available-for-sale is recorded through an adjustment to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. The change in fair value of equity securities with readily determinable fair values is recorded through an adjustment to the consolidated statement of income.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Interest rate swap agreements are carried at fair value as determined by dealer valuation models. Based on the inputs used, the derivative financial instruments subjected to recurring fair value adjustments are classified as Level 2. For derivative financial instruments designated as a hedging instruments, the change in fair value is recorded through an adjustment to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. For derivative financial instruments not designated as a hedging instruments, the change in fair value is recorded through an adjustment to the consolidated statement of income.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

The Company has elected to record its mortgage servicing rights at fair value. Mortgage servicing rights do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. Accordingly, the Company determines the fair value of mortgage servicing rights by estimating the fair value of the future cash flows associated with the mortgage loans being serviced as calculated by an independent third party. Key economic assumptions used in measuring the fair value of mortgage servicing rights include, but are not limited to, prepayment speeds and discount rates. Due to the nature of the valuation inputs, mortgage servicing rights are classified as Level 3. The change in fair value is recorded through an adjustment to the consolidated statement of income.

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The following tables present additional information about the unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the mortgage servicing rights (dollars in thousands):

March 31, 2021	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)
Mortgage servicing rights	$	7,629	Discounted cash flows	Constant pre-payment rates (CPR)	7.0% to 85.0% (12.3%)
				Discount rate	8.8% to 11.0% (9.0%)
December 31, 2020	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)
Mortgage servicing rights	$	5,934	Discounted cash flows	Constant pre-payment rates (CPR)	7.0% to 85.0% (17.3%)
				Discount rate	9.0% to 11.0% (9.0%)

Nonrecurring Basis

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis; however, they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as there is evidence of impairment or a change in the amount of previously recognized impairment.

The following tables present the balances of the assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

March 31, 2021	Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total Fair Value
		(dollars in thousands)
Loans held for sale	$	—	$	12,882	$	—	$	12,882
Collateral-dependent impaired loans		—		—		30,579		30,579
Bank premises held for sale		—		—		121		121
Foreclosed assets		—		—		4,748		4,748

December 31, 2020	Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total Fair Value
		(dollars in thousands)
Loans held for sale	$	—	$	14,713	$	—	$	14,713
Collateral-dependent impaired loans		—		—		33,320		33,320
Bank premises held for sale		—		—		121		121
Foreclosed assets		—		—		4,168		4,168

Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans originated and held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. The Company obtains quotes or bids on these loans directly from purchasing financial institutions. Typically, these quotes include a premium on the sale and thus these quotes indicate fair value of the held for sale loans is greater than cost.

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Collateral-Dependent Impaired Loans

In accordance with the provisions of the loan impairment guidance, impairment was measured for loans which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans is estimated based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan. Collateral-dependent impaired loans require classification in the fair value hierarchy. Impaired loans include loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality. Collateral values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on customized discounting criteria.

Bank Premises Held for Sale

Bank premises held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated selling costs, at the date classified as held for sale. Values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on appraisals and customized discounting criteria. The carrying value of bank premises held for sale is not re-measured to fair value on a recurring basis but is subject to fair value adjustments when the carrying value exceeds the fair value, less estimated selling costs.

Foreclosed Assets

Foreclosed assets are recorded at fair value based on property appraisals, less estimated selling costs, at the date of the transfer. Subsequent to the transfer, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated selling costs. Values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on appraisals and customized discounting criteria. The carrying value of foreclosed assets is not re-measured to fair value on a recurring basis but is subject to fair value adjustments when the carrying value exceeds the fair value, less estimated selling costs.

Collateral-Dependent Impaired Loans, Bank Premises Held for Sale, and Foreclosed Assets

The estimated fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans, bank premises held for sale, and foreclosed assets is based on the appraised fair value of the collateral, less estimated costs to sell. Collateral-dependent impaired loans, bank premises held for sale, and foreclosed assets are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The Company considers the appraisal or a similar evaluation as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value. Appraisals or a similar evaluation of the collateral underlying collateral-dependent loans and foreclosed assets are obtained at the time a loan is first considered impaired or a loan is transferred to foreclosed assets. Appraisals or a similar evaluation of bank premises held for sale are obtained when first classified as held for sale. Appraisals or similar evaluations are obtained subsequently as deemed necessary by management but at least annually on foreclosed assets and bank premises held for sale. Appraisals are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by management. Appraisals are performed by individuals selected from the list of approved appraisers maintained by management. The appraised values are reduced by estimated costs to sell. These discounts and estimates are developed by management by comparison to historical results.

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The following tables present quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements (dollars in thousands):

March 31, 2021	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)
Collateral-dependent impaired loans	$	30,579	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	Not meaningful
Bank premises held for sale		121	Appraisal	Appraisal adjustments	7% (7%)
Foreclosed assets		4,748	Appraisal	Appraisal adjustments	7% (7%)
December 31, 2020	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted Average)
Collateral-dependent impaired loans	$	33,320	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	Not meaningful
Bank premises held for sale		121	Appraisal	Appraisal adjustments	7% (7%)
Foreclosed assets		4,168	Appraisal	Appraisal adjustments	7% (7%)

Other Fair Value Methods

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures of its other financial instruments. There were no changes in the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate their fair values.

Interest-bearing Time Deposits with Banks

The carrying values of interest-bearing time deposits with banks approximate their fair values.

Restricted Stock

The carrying amount of FHLB stock approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of the FHLB.

Loans

The fair value estimation process for the loan portfolio uses an exit price concept and reflects discounts the Company believes are consistent with discounts in the market place. Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar characteristics. Loans are segregated by type such as commercial and industrial, agricultural and farmland, commercial real estate - owner occupied, commercial real estate - non-owner occupied, multi-family, construction and land development, one-to-four family residential, and municipal, consumer, and other. The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for similar maturities. The fair value analysis also includes other assumptions to estimate fair value, intended to approximate those a market participant would use in an orderly transaction, with adjustments for discount rates, interest rates, liquidity, and credit spreads, as appropriate.

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Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries

The fair values of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries are presumed to approximate carrying amounts.

Time Deposits

Fair values of certificates of deposit with stated maturities have been estimated using the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at rates currently offered for similar instruments. Time deposits also include public funds time deposits.

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

The fair values of repurchase agreements with variable interest rates are presumed to approximate their recorded carrying amounts.

Subordinated Notes

The fair values of subordinated notes are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on rates observed on recent debt issuances by other financial institutions.

Junior Subordinated Debentures

The fair values of subordinated debentures are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on rates observed on recent debt issuances by other financial institutions.

Accrued Interest

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Limitations

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Fair values have been estimated using data which management considered the best available and estimation methodologies deemed suitable for the pertinent category of financial instrument.

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The following table provides summary information on the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments:

	Fair Value	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Hierarchy	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
	Level	Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value
			(dollars in thousands)
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	Level 1	$	429,736	$	429,736	$	312,451	$	312,451
Debt securities held-to-maturity	Level 2		192,994		195,608		68,395		72,441
Restricted stock	Level 3		2,498		2,498		2,498		2,498
Loans, net	Level 3		2,241,946		2,264,145		2,215,168		2,235,767
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries	Level 3		1,165		1,165		1,165		1,165
Accrued interest receivable	Level 2		12,718		12,718		14,255		14,255
Financial liabilities:
Time deposits	Level 3		285,461		286,430		299,474		300,989
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	Level 2		41,976		41,976		45,736		45,736
Subordinated notes	Level 3		39,257		38,162		39,238		38,403
Junior subordinated debentures	Level 3		37,665		23,528		37,648		23,766
Accrued interest payable	Level 2		551		551		1,151		1,151

The Company estimated the fair value of lending related commitments as described in Note 18 to be immaterial based on limited interest rate exposure due to their variable nature, short-term commitment periods and termination clauses provided in the agreements.

NOTE 18 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Financial Instruments

The Bank is party to credit-related financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

Such commitments and conditional obligations were as follows:

	Contractual Amount
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
		(dollars in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit	$	523,646	$	530,191
Standby letters of credit		10,235		10,031

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Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, by the Bank upon extension of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies, but may include real estate, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment, and income-producing properties.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support extensions of credit. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. The Bank secures the standby letters of credit with the same collateral used to secure the related loan.

Legal Contingencies

Various legal claims arise from time to time in the normal course of business which, in the opinion of management, will have no material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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ITEM 2.       MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this report to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to HBT Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition as of March 31, 2021 (unaudited), as compared with December 31, 2020, and the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited). Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. Results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of results to be attained for any other period.

OVERVIEW

HBT Financial, Inc. is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois and is the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company. The Bank provides a comprehensive suite of business, commercial, wealth management, and retail banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and municipal entities throughout Central and Northeastern Illinois through 63 branches. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had total assets of $3.9 billion, total loans of $2.3 billion, and total deposits of $3.4 billion. HBT Financial, Inc. is a longstanding Central Illinois company, with banking roots that can be traced back to 1920.

Market Area

We currently operate 63 branch locations across 18 counties in Central and Northeastern Illinois. We hold a leading deposit share in many of our markets in Central Illinois, which we define as a top three deposit share rank, providing the foundation for our strong deposit base. The stability provided by this low-cost funding is a key driver of our strong track record of financial performance.

Below is a summary of the loan and deposit balances by the metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas in which we operate:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Loans, before allowance for loan losses
Bloomington-Normal	$	535,934	$	523,418
Champaign-Urbana		201,597		214,646
Chicago		1,168,524		1,132,893
Lincoln		98,301		103,614
Ottawa-Peru		106,920		107,098
Peoria		159,429		165,337
Loans, before allowance for loan losses	$	2,270,705	$	2,247,006
Total deposits
Bloomington-Normal	$	829,832	$	774,082
Champaign-Urbana		190,533		174,653
Chicago		1,171,392		1,077,691
Lincoln		198,591		201,012
Ottawa-Peru		373,704		347,211
Peoria		591,914		555,885
Total deposits	$	3,355,966	$	3,130,534

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The Bloomington-Normal metropolitan statistical area includes our branches within McLean and De Witt counties. The Champaign-Urbana metropolitan statistical area includes our branches within Champaign and Ford counties. The Chicago metropolitan statistical area includes our branches within Cook, DeKalb, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, and Will counties. The Lincoln micropolitan statistical area includes our branches within Logan county. The Ottawa-Peru micropolitan statistical area includes our branches within Bureau and LaSalle counties. The Peoria metropolitan statistical area includes our branches within Peoria, Marshall, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.

COVID-19 Response and Impact Overview

The Company has taken a number of steps to support our employees and customers while maintaining the health and safety of all involved, including, but not limited to:

● Placed the health of customers and employees first by maintaining enhanced cleaning protocols and other safety measures at all locations;

● Enabling work from home for many employees and social distancing for employees who need to report to the office;

● Maintaining regular business hours at our branches and call center to continue serving our customers throughout the pandemic;

● Participating in both rounds of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program;

● Offering loan payment modifications to customers experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Paycheck Protection Program Loans

We continue to process forgiveness applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, with $80.0 million of PPP loans originated in round 1 receiving full or partial forgiveness by March 31, 2021. We expect the vast majority of the PPP loans from round 1 that were outstanding as of March 31, 2021 to be forgiven in the second quarter of 2021.

In December 2020, the PPP was extended and allowed eligible borrowers to receive a second PPP loan. Through March 31, 2021, we have funded $92.3 million of PPP loans as part of the second round of the program.

The following table summarizes outstanding PPP loans as of March 31, 2021:

	Round 1		Round 2		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
PPP loan balance, before net deferred origination fees	$	105,405		92,309	$	197,714
Net deferred origination fees		(2,071)		(5,084)		(7,155)
PPP loan balance	$	103,334		87,225	$	190,559

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the deferred origination fees on round 2 PPP loans were reduced by direct origination costs of $0.3 million, consisting primarily of salaries and benefits costs. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, net deferred origination fees on PPP loans of $2.2 million were recognized as taxable loan interest income. Recognition of net deferred originations fees is accelerated upon loan forgiveness or repayment prior to contractual maturity.

Payment Modifications Related to COVID-19

Loan payment modifications have been made for borrowers experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19, with substantially all modifications in the form of a three-month interest-only period or a one-month payment deferral. Consistent with the applicable accounting and regulatory guidance, short-term loan payment modifications such as these are generally not considered to be a troubled debt restructuring.

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The volume of loan modification requests related to a COVID-19 financial hardship have declined significantly from its height during the second quarter of 2020. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, total loans granted a payment modification related to a COVID-19 financial hardship were $16.7 million and $28.0 million, respectively.

Industries Adversely Impacted by COVID-19

While many industries have been and may continue to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant and hotel industries are considered particularly susceptible to significant adverse impacts. While many areas of consumer and business spending have rebounded in recent months, there is uncertainty about the longer lasting impact on the restaurant and hotel industries resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Adverse impacts in these and other industries may result in a deterioration of the loan portfolio’s credit quality or an increase in loan losses.

The below table summarizes loan balances within the restaurant and hotel industries, along with select credit quality information, as of March 31, 2021.

	Carrying Balance						Modified Payments (1)								Substandard
	Non-PPP Loans		PPP Loans		Total		Pass		Pass-Watch		Substandard		Total		Risk Rating (2)
	(dollars in thousands)
Restaurants
Commercial and industrial	$	2,590	$	22,983	$	25,573	$	192	$	—	$	330	$	522	$	330
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		15,506		—		15,506		—		—		504		504		2,692
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		5,743		—		5,743		—		—		—		—		458
Total	$	23,839	$	22,983	$	46,822	$	192	$	—	$	834	$	1,026	$	3,480
Hotels
Commercial and industrial	$	300	$	2,716	$	3,016	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		20,360		—		20,360		—		2,526		—		2,526		6,619
Construction and land development		1,734		—		1,734		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	22,394	$	2,716	$	25,110	$	—	$	2,526	$	—	$	2,526	$	6,619

(1) Borrowers that were granted a loan payment modification related to a COVID-19 financial hardship that have not returned to regular payments as of March 31, 2021.

(2) Includes those loans shown as Modified Payments – Substandard.

Branch Rationalization Plan

In April 2021, the Company made plans to close or consolidate six branches during the third quarter of 2021. This branch rationalization plan is expected to result in approximately $0.8 million of pre-tax nonrecurring costs, primarily related to asset impairment charges and severance payments. When fully realized, the Company estimates annual cost savings, net of associated revenue impacts, related to the branch rationalization plan to be approximately $1.1 million.

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FACTORS AFFECTING OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Economic Conditions

The Company's business and financial performance are affected by economic conditions generally in the United States and more directly in the Illinois markets where we primarily operate. The significant economic factors that are most relevant to our business and our financial performance include the general economic conditions in the U.S. and in the Company's markets, unemployment rates, real estate markets, and interest rates.

COVID-19 Pandemic

Although the Company has maintained business operations since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has caused significant economic disruption throughout the United States and the communities that we serve. While the economic outlook has generally improved in 2021, compared to 2020, uncertainty surrounding potential surges in COVID-19 infections and the longer lasting impact on specific industries remains. As a result, the businesses we serve may continue to be adversely impacted and the ability of our customers to fulfill their contractual obligations to us may deteriorate. This could adversely affect our asset valuations, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, and the impacts may be material.

During 2020, we experienced the following adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic:

● Decrease in net interest income and net interest margin, as a result of the lower interest rate environment;

● Increase in provision for loan losses due to deterioration in the loan portfolio’s credit quality, as a result of the economic slow-down caused by the COVID-19 pandemic;

● Decrease in debit and credit card interchange income, as a result of a lower level of consumer activity and lower associated volume of debit and credit card transactions;

● Decrease in service charge income on deposit accounts, such as overdraft fees, as a result of federal economic stimulus payments received by customers;

● Decrease in demand for loans, excluding PPP loans, as a result of the economic slow-down caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

While some of these trends have reversed in 2021, sustained improvements are highly dependent upon strengthening economic conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause economic uncertainties which may again result in these and other adverse impacts to our financial condition and results of operations.

The Company’s executive management continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. As of the date of this filing, we anticipate we will continue to take actions to support our customers in a manner consistent with the current guidance provided by federal banking regulatory authorities.

Interest Rates

Net interest income is our primary source of revenue. Net interest income equals the excess of interest income earned on interest earning assets (including discount accretion on purchased loans plus certain loan fees) over interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. The level of interest rates as well as the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities both impact net interest income. Net interest income is also influenced by both the pricing and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities which, in turn, are impacted by external factors such as local economic conditions, competition for loans and deposits, the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve Board and market interest rates.

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The cost of our deposits and short-term wholesale borrowings is largely based on short-term interest rates, which are primarily driven by the Federal Reserve Board’s actions. The yields generated by our loans and securities are typically driven by short-term and long-term interest rates, which are set by the market and, to some degree, by the Federal Reserve Board’s actions. The level of net interest income is therefore influenced by movements in such interest rates and the pace at which such movements occur.

With significant cash inflows realized from the forgiveness of PPP loans and growth in deposit balances, driven by federal economic stimulus payments received by retail customers, the current yields on funds reinvested into new securities are lower than existing portfolio yields. Considering the recent drastic changes in market rates and the ongoing economic uncertainty, our net interest income and net interest margin could decrease in future periods.

Credit Trends

We focus on originating loans with appropriate risk / reward profiles. We have a detailed loan policy that guides our overall loan origination philosophy and a well-established loan approval process that requires experienced credit officers to approve larger loan relationships. Although we believe our loan approval process and credit review process is a strength that allows us to maintain a high quality loan portfolio, we recognize that credit trends in the markets in which we operate and in our loan portfolio can materially impact our financial condition and performance and that these trends are primarily driven by the economic conditions in our markets.

The economic slow-down caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in, and may continue to result in, decreased loan demand, excluding PPP loans. In addition, potential surges in COVID-19 infections and the longer lasting impact on specific industries may result in deterioration in the loan portfolio’s credit quality and an increase in loan losses.

Competition

Our profitability and growth are affected by the highly competitive nature of the financial services industry. We compete with community banks in all our markets and, to a lesser extent, with money center banks, primarily in the Chicago MSA. Additionally, we compete with non-bank financial services companies and other financial institutions operating within the areas we serve. We compete by emphasizing personalized service and efficient decision-making tailored to individual needs. We do not rely on any individual, group, or entity for a material portion of our loans or our deposits. We continue to see increased competitive pressures on loan rates and terms which may affect our financial results in the future.

Digital Banking

Throughout the banking industry, in-person branch traffic continues to decline as more customers turn to digital banking for routine banking transactions. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this transition, and in-person branch traffic is not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels. We plan to continue investing in our digital banking platforms, while maintaining an appropriately sized branch network. An inability to meet evolving customer expectations for both digital and in-person banking may adversely affect our financial results in the future.

Regulatory Environment / Trends

We are subject to federal and state regulation and supervision, which continue to evolve as the legal and regulatory framework governing our operations continues to change. The current operating environment includes extensive regulation and supervision in areas such as consumer compliance, the BSA and anti-money laundering compliance, risk management and internal audit. We anticipate that this environment of extensive regulation and supervision will continue for the industry. As a result, changes in the regulatory environment may result in additional costs for additional compliance, risk management and audit personnel or professional fees associated with advisors and consultants.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview of Recent Financial Results

The following table presents selected financial results and measures:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Statement of Income Information
Total interest and dividend income	$	30,606		$	32,720
Total interest expense		1,477			2,058
Net interest income		29,129			30,662
Provision for loan losses		(3,405)			4,355
Net income after provision for loan losses		32,534			26,307
Total noninterest income		10,808			5,252
Total noninterest expense		22,544			23,307
Income before income tax expense		20,798			8,252
Income tax expense		5,553			2,031
Net income	$	15,245		$	6,221
Adjusted net income (1)	$	14,033		$	8,379
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (1) (2)	$	29,632		$	31,125
Share and Per Share Information
Earnings per share - Diluted	$	0.55		$	0.23
Adjusted earnings per share - Diluted (1)		0.51			0.30
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding		27,430,912			27,457,306
Summary Ratios
Net interest margin *		3.25	%		4.03	%
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) * (1) (2)		3.30			4.09
Yield on loans *		4.57			5.19
Yield on interest-earning assets *		3.41			4.30
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities *		0.25			0.39
Cost of total deposits *		0.08			0.24
Efficiency ratio		55.73	%		64.01	%
Efficiency ratio (tax-equivalent basis) (1) (2)		55.03			63.20
Return on average assets *		1.64	%		0.78	%
Return on average stockholders' equity *		17.01			7.33
Return on average tangible common equity * (1)		18.33			7.97
Adjusted return on average assets * (1)		1.51	%		1.06	%
Adjusted return on average stockholders' equity * (1)		15.65			9.87
Adjusted return on average tangible common equity * (1)		16.88			10.73

*       Annualized measure.

(1) See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" for reconciliation of non-GAAP measure to their most comparable GAAP measures.

(2) On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state income tax rate of 9.5%.

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Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, net income was $15.2 million increasing by $9.0 million, or 145.1%, when compared to net income for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Net income increased primarily due to the following:

● A $7.8 million improvement in the provision for loan losses, reflecting the improvements in the economic environment from a year ago.

● A $3.9 million improvement in the mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustment, primarily resulting from changes in mortgage prepayment speed expectations.

● A $1.6 million increase in gains on sale of mortgage loans, primarily as a result of the strong mortgage refinance environment that started in the second quarter of 2020.

● Partially offsetting these improvements was a $3.5 million increase in income tax expense, primarily as a result of higher pre-tax income.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income equals the excess of interest income (including discount accretion on acquired loans) plus fees earned on interest earning assets over interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. Interest rate spread and net interest margin are utilized to measure and explain changes in net interest income. Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities that fund those assets. The net interest margin is expressed as the percentage of net interest income to average interest-earning assets. The net interest margin exceeds the interest rate spread because noninterest-bearing sources of funds, principally noninterest-bearing demand deposits and stockholders’ equity, also support interest-earning assets.

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The following table sets forth average balances, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. Average balances are daily average balances. Nonaccrual loans are included in the computation of average balances but have been reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees and costs, discounts and premiums, as well as purchase accounting adjustments that are accreted or amortized to interest income or expense.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2021						March 31, 2020
	Average						Average
	Balance		Interest		Yield/Cost *		Balance		Interest		Yield/Cost *
	(dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Loans	$	2,284,159	$	25,744	4.57	%	$	2,141,031	$	27,615	5.19	%
Securities		1,004,877		4,769	1.92			668,572		4,362	2.62
Deposits with banks		345,915		80	0.09			251,058		729	1.17
Other		2,498		13	2.04			2,425		14	2.38
Total interest-earning assets		3,637,449	$	30,606	3.41	%		3,063,086	$	32,720	4.30	%
Allowance for loan losses		(31,856)						(22,474)
Noninterest-earning assets		155,622						148,131
Total assets	$	3,761,215					$	3,188,743
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing demand	$	997,720	$	117	0.05	%	$	811,866	$	251	0.12	%
Money market		482,385		89	0.07			464,124		394	0.34
Savings		541,896		41	0.03			434,276		70	0.06
Time		294,172		397	0.55			341,770		880	1.04
Total interest-bearing deposits		2,316,173		644	0.11			2,052,036		1,595	0.31
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		46,348		7	0.06			41,968		20	0.19
Borrowings		500		1	0.44			221		—	0.52
Subordinated notes		39,245		470	4.85			—		—	—
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts		37,655		355	3.83			37,589		443	4.74
Total interest-bearing liabilities		2,439,921	$	1,477	0.25	%		2,131,814	$	2,058	0.39	%
Noninterest-bearing deposits		920,514						670,714
Noninterest-bearing liabilities		37,223						44,696
Total liabilities		3,397,658						2,847,224
Stockholders' Equity		363,557						341,519
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,761,215						3,188,743
Net interest income/Net interest margin (3)			$	29,129	3.25	%			$	30,662	4.03	%
Tax-equivalent adjustment (2)				503	0.05					463	0.06
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)/ Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (1) (2)			$	29,632	3.30	%			$	31,125	4.09	%
Net interest rate spread (4)					3.16	%					3.91	%
Net interest-earning assets (5)	$	1,197,528					$	931,272
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities		1.49						1.44
Cost of total deposits					0.08	%					0.24	%

*       Annualized measure.

(1) See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" for reconciliation of non-GAAP measure to their most comparable GAAP measures.

(2) On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state income tax rate of 9.5%.

(3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

(4) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.

(5) Net interest-earning assets represents total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.

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The following table sets forth the components of loan interest income, which includes contractual interest on loans, loan fees, accretion of acquired loan discounts and net earnings on cash flow hedges.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021				2020
			Yield				Yield
	Interest		Contribution *		Interest		Contribution *
	(dollars in thousands)
Contractual interest	$	22,683	4.02	%	$	26,022	4.89	%
Loan fees (excluding PPP loans)		776	0.14			1,164	0.22
PPP loan fees		2,226	0.40			—	—
Accretion of acquired loan discounts		59	0.01			397	0.07
Net cash flow hedge earnings		—	—			32	0.01
Total loan interest income	$	25,744	4.57	%	$	27,615	5.19	%

*       Annualized measure.

The following table sets forth the components of net interest income. Total interest income consists of contractual interest on loans, contractual interest on securities, contractual interest on interest-bearing deposits in banks, loan fees, accretion of acquired loan discounts, securities amortization, net and other interest and dividend income. Total interest expense consists of contractual interest on deposits, contractual interest on other interest-bearing liabilities and other interest expense.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021				2020
			Net Interest				Net Interest
			Margin				Margin
	Interest		Contribution *		Interest		Contribution *
	(dollars in thousands)
Interest income:
Contractual interest on loans	$	22,683	2.53	%	$	26,022	3.42	%
Contractual interest on securities		6,501	0.72			5,151	0.68
Contractual interest on deposits with banks		80	0.01			729	0.09
Loan fees (excluding PPP loans)		776	0.09			1,164	0.15
PPP loan fees		2,226	0.25			—	—
Accretion of acquired loan discounts		59	0.01			397	0.05
Securities amortization, net		(1,732)	(0.20)			(790)	(0.10)
Other		13	—			47	0.01
Total interest income		30,606	3.41			32,720	4.30
Interest expense:
Contractual interest on deposits		641	0.07			1,588	0.21
Contractual interest on other interest-bearing liabilities		698	0.08			413	0.05
Other		138	0.01			57	0.01
Total interest expense		1,477	0.16			2,058	0.27
Net interest income		29,129	3.25			30,662	4.03
Tax equivalent adjustment (1)		503	0.05			463	0.06
Net interest income (tax equivalent) (1) (2)	$	29,632	3.30	%	$	31,125	4.09	%

*       Annualized measure.

(1) On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state income tax rate of 9.5%.

(2) See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" for reconciliation of non-GAAP measure to their most comparable GAAP measures.

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Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table sets forth the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the major categories of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Information is provided for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities with respect to changes attributable to changes in volume (i.e., changes in average balances multiplied by the prior-period average rate), and changes attributable to rate (i.e., changes in average rate multiplied by prior-period average balances). For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both volume and rate that cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	vs.
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Increase (Decrease) Due to
	Volume		Rate		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Loans	$	1,765	$	(3,636)	$	(1,871)
Securities		1,806		(1,399)		407
Deposits with banks		202		(851)		(649)
Other		—		(1)		(1)
Total interest-earning assets		3,773		(5,887)		(2,114)
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing demand		48		(182)		(134)
Money market		14		(319)		(305)
Savings		14		(43)		(29)
Time		(110)		(373)		(483)
Total interest-bearing deposits		(34)		(917)		(951)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		2		(15)		(13)
Borrowings		1		—		1
Subordinated notes		470		—		470
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts		1		(89)		(88)
Total interest-bearing liabilities		440		(1,021)		(581)
Change in net interest income	$	3,333	$	(4,866)	$	(1,533)

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $29.1 million, decreasing $1.5 million, or 5.0%, from the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease is primarily attributable to declines in benchmark interest rates, which drove lower yields on interest-earning assets. Partially offsetting this decline was a substantial increase in interest-earning asset balances, driven by PPP loan originations and federal economic stimulus payments received by our retail customers. Also partially mitigating the decline in net interest income were lower costs on deposits and a decrease in time deposit balances.

Net interest margin decreased as well to 3.25% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to 4.03% for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decline in the average yield on earning assets. The contribution of acquired loan discount accretion to net interest income declined to less than $0.1 million, or 1 basis points of the net interest margin, for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $0.4 million, or 5 basis points of the net interest margin, for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Additionally, the $40 million of subordinated notes issued during the third quarter of 2020 has added downward pressure to net interest income and net interest margin in subsequent periods. However, the proceeds from the issuance, which were primarily invested in debt securities, provide additional regulatory capital to buffer against higher than estimated credit losses and support organic or acquisitive growth.

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The quarterly net interest margins were as follows:

	2021		2020
Three months ended:
March 31	3.25	%	4.03	%
June 30	—		3.51
September 30	—		3.39
December 31	—		3.31

In March 2020, the Federal Open Markets Committee lowered Federal Funds target rates twice, for a combined decrease of 150 basis points in response to the economic downturn related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These rate cuts have put downward pressure on our net interest margin. In general, we believe that rate increases will lead to improved net interest margins while rate decreases will result in lower net interest margins.

Provision for Loan Losses

Provisions for loan losses are charged to operations in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level we consider necessary to absorb probable incurred credit losses in the loan portfolio. In determining the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers past and current loss experience, evaluations of collateral, current economic conditions, volume and type of lending, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay a loan and the levels of nonperforming and other classified loans. The amount of the allowance is based on estimates and the ultimate losses may vary from such estimates as more information becomes available or events change. We assess the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis and make provisions for loan losses in order to maintain the allowance. The provision for loan losses is a function of the allowance for loan loss methodology we use to determine the appropriate level of the allowance for inherent loan losses after net charge-offs have been deducted.

The deterioration of economic conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, the communities that we serve. As a result, our allowance for loan losses has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and may remain elevated until economic conditions improve.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

The Company recorded a negative provision for loan losses of $3.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to a provision for loan losses of $4.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The negative provision was primarily due to changes to qualitative factors reflecting an improved economic environment and improved asset quality metrics, resulting in a $1.8 million decrease in required reserve; a decrease in specific reserves on loans individually evaluated for impairment, resulting in a $1.3 million decrease in required reserves; and a $0.3 million net recovery during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

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Noninterest Income

The following table sets forth the major categories of noninterest income for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		$ Change
	(dollars in thousands)
Card income	$	2,258	$	1,792	$	466
Service charges on deposit accounts		1,297		1,834		(537)
Wealth management fees		1,972		1,814		158
Mortgage servicing		685		724		(39)
Mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustment		1,695		(2,171)		3,866
Gains on sale of mortgage loans		2,100		536		1,564
Gains (losses) on securities		40		(52)		92
Gains (losses) on foreclosed assets		(76)		35		(111)
Gains (losses) on other assets		1		(3)		4
Other noninterest income		836		743		93
Total noninterest income	$	10,808	$	5,252	$	5,556

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

Total noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $10.8 million, an increase of $5.6 million, or 105.8%, from the three months ended March 31, 2020. Noninterest income increased primarily due to the following:

● A $3.9 million improvement in the mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustment, primarily resulting from changes in mortgage prepayment speed expectations.

● A $1.6 million increase in gains on sale of mortgage loans, primarily as a result of the strong mortgage refinance environment that started in the second quarter of 2020. A lower level of mortgage refinancing activity is anticipated during the remainder of 2021 and is expected to result in lower mortgage banking profits, relative to the three months ended March 31, 2021 and the second half of 2020.

● A $0.5 million increase in card income was primarily due to the 2020 results reflecting a lower volume of debit and credit card transactions which coincided with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related initial economic slowdown.

● Slightly offsetting these improvements was a $0.5 million decrease in service charges on deposit accounts, as a result of lower overdraft incidences driven by federal economic stimulus received by our customers.

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Noninterest Expense

The following table sets forth the major categories of noninterest expense for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		$ Change
	(dollars in thousands)
Salaries	$	12,596	$	12,754	$	(158)
Employee benefits		1,722		2,434		(712)
Occupancy of bank premises		1,938		1,828		110
Furniture and equipment		623		603		20
Data processing		1,688		1,586		102
Marketing and customer relations		565		1,044		(479)
Amortization of intangible assets		289		317		(28)
FDIC insurance		240		36		204
Loan collection and servicing		365		348		17
Foreclosed assets		143		89		54
Other noninterest expense		2,375		2,268		107
Total noninterest expense	$	22,544	$	23,307	$	(763)

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

Total noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $22.5 million, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 3.3%, from the three months ended March 31, 2020. Noninterest expense decreased primarily due to the following:

● A $0.7 million decrease in employee benefits expense, primarily due to the 2020 results including a $0.8 million charge for the supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP) which was terminated in June 2019 and paid out in June 2020.

● A $0.5 million decrease in marketing and customer relations expense.

● Partially offsetting these decreases was a $0.2 million increase in FDIC insurance expense, as the 2020 results included the application of small bank assessment credits which were fully utilized by March 31, 2020.

Income Taxes

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

We recorded income tax expense of $5.6 million, or 26.7% effective tax rate, during the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to $2.0 million, or 24.6% effective tax rate, during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The effective tax rate increased primarily due to the tax exempt interest income making up a smaller portion of pre-tax income during the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020. The effective income tax rate was lower than the combined federal and state statutory rate of approximately 28.5% primarily due to tax exempt interest income.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020			$ Change		% Change
Balance Sheet Information	(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	429,736		$	312,451		$	117,285	37.5	%
Debt securities available-for-sale, at fair value		856,835			922,869			(66,034)	(7.2)
Debt securities held-to-maturity		192,994			68,395			124,599	182.2
Loans held for sale		12,882			14,713			(1,831)	(12.4)
Loans, before allowance for loan losses		2,270,705			2,247,006			23,699	1.1
Less: allowance for loan losses		28,759			31,838			(3,079)	(9.7)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses		2,241,946			2,215,168			26,778	1.2
Goodwill		23,620			23,620			—	—
Core deposit intangible assets, net		2,509			2,798			(289)	(10.3)
Other assets		105,092			106,553			(1,461)	(1.4)
Total assets	$	3,865,614		$	3,666,567			199,047	5.4
Total deposits	$	3,355,966		$	3,130,534		$	225,432	7.2	%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		41,976			45,736			(3,760)	(8.2)
Subordinated notes		39,257			39,238			19	—
Junior subordinated debentures		37,665			37,648			17	—
Other liabilities		33,344			49,494			(16,150)	(32.6)
Total liabilities		3,508,208			3,302,650			205,558	6.2
Total stockholders' equity		357,406			363,917			(6,511)	(1.8)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,865,614		$	3,666,567			199,047	5.4
Tangible assets (1)	$	3,839,485		$	3,640,149		$	199,336	5.5	%
Tangible common equity (1)		331,277			337,499			(6,222)	(1.8)
Core deposits (1)	$	3,334,066		$	3,103,847		$	230,219	7.4	%
Share and Per Share Information
Book value per share	$	13.05		$	13.25
Tangible book value per share (1)		12.10			12.29
Shares of common stock outstanding		27,382,069			27,457,306
Balance Sheet Ratios
Loan to deposit ratio		67.66	%		71.78	%
Core deposits to total deposits (1)		99.35			99.15
Stockholders' equity to total assets		9.25			9.93
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)		8.63			9.27

(1) See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" for reconciliation of non-GAAP measure to their most comparable GAAP measures.

Total assets were $3.87 billion at March 31, 2021, an increase of $199.0 million, or 5.4%, from December 31, 2020. Significant changes in our balance sheet include the following:

● Total deposits increased $225.4 million, primarily due to funds received by our commercial customers from round 2 PPP loans and federal economic stimulus payments received by retail customers.

● Cash and cash equivalents increased by $117.3 million, primarily as a result of funds received from the forgiveness of round 1 PPP loans and federal economic stimulus received by retail customers.

● Excess liquidity was reinvested into debt securities which increased $58.6 million.

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Loan Portfolio

The following table sets forth the composition of the loan portfolio, excluding loans held-for-sale, by type of loan.

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Balance		Percent		Balance		Percent
	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	412,812	18.2	%	$	393,312	17.5	%
Agricultural and farmland		228,032	10.0			222,723	9.9
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		224,599	9.9			222,360	9.9
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		516,963	22.8			520,395	23.2
Multi-family		236,381	10.4			236,391	10.5
Construction and land development		215,375	9.5			225,652	10.0
One-to-four family residential		300,768	13.2			306,775	13.7
Municipal, consumer, and other		135,775	6.0			119,398	5.3
Loans, before allowance for loan losses		2,270,705	100.0	%		2,247,006	100.0	%
Allowance for loan losses		(28,759)				(31,838)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses	$	2,241,946			$	2,215,168
Loans, before allowance for loan losses (originated) (1)	$	2,156,095	95.0	%	$	2,126,323	94.6	%
Loans, before allowance for loan losses (acquired) (1)		114,610	5.0			120,683	5.4
Loans, before allowance for loan losses	$	2,270,705	100.0	%	$	2,247,006	100.0	%
PPP loans (included above)
Commercial and industrial	$	175,389			$	153,860
Agricultural and farmland		8,921				3,049
Municipal, consumer, and other		6,249				6,587
Total PPP loans	$	190,559			$	163,496

(1) See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" for reconciliation of non-GAAP measure to their most comparable GAAP measures.

Loans, before allowance for loan losses were $2.27 billion at March 31, 2021, an increase of $23.7 million, or 1.1%, from December 31, 2020. The increase in loans was primarily attributable to an increase in PPP loans, as originations of round 2 PPP loans exceeded the payoffs and paydowns from PPP loan forgiveness.

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Loan Portfolio Maturities

The following table summarizes the scheduled maturities of the loan portfolio. Demand loans (loans having no stated repayment schedule or maturity) and overdraft loans are reported as being due in one year or less.

			After 1 Year		After 5 Years
	1 Year		Through		Through		After
March 31, 2021	or Less		5 Years		15 Years		15 Years		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	152,849	$	248,293	$	11,670	$	—	$	412,812
Agricultural and farmland		95,218		97,488		33,167		2,159		228,032
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		33,031		127,919		61,005		2,644		224,599
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		87,197		307,684		120,724		1,358		516,963
Multi-family		40,914		121,757		73,710		—		236,381
Construction and land development		127,304		84,584		2,962		525		215,375
One-to-four family residential		45,160		121,737		79,114		54,757		300,768
Municipal, consumer, and other		16,606		32,841		72,496		13,832		135,775
Total	$	598,279	$	1,142,303	$	454,848	$	75,275	$	2,270,705

The following table summarizes loans maturing after one year, segregated into variable and fixed interest rates.

	Variable Interest Rates
	Repricing		Repricing		Total		Predetermined
	1 Year		After		Variable		(Fixed)
March 31, 2021	or Less		1 Year		Interest Rates		Interest Rates		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	12,591	$	4,402	$	16,993	$	242,970	$	259,963
Agricultural and farmland		15,625		5,139		20,764		112,050		132,814
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		31,860		20,239		52,099		139,469		191,568
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		71,046		21,167		92,213		337,553		429,766
Multi-family		15,196		26,575		41,771		153,696		195,467
Construction and land development		35,689		30		35,719		52,352		88,071
One-to-four family residential		99,542		16,656		116,198		139,410		255,608
Municipal, consumer, and other		45,573		4,805		50,378		68,791		119,169
Total	$	327,122	$	99,013	$	426,135	$	1,246,291	$	1,672,426

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming loans consist of all loans past due 90 days or more or on nonaccrual. Nonperforming assets consist of all nonperforming loans and foreclosed assets. Typically, loans are placed on nonaccrual when they reach 90 days past due, or when, in management’s opinion, there is reasonable doubt regarding the collection of the amounts due through the normal means of the borrower. Interest accrued and unpaid at the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed from interest income. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are recognized in accordance with our significant accounting policies. Once a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, the borrower must generally demonstrate at least six months of payment performance and we must believe that all remaining principal and interest is fully collectible, before the loan is eligible to return to accrual status. Management believes the Company’s lending practices and active approach to managing nonperforming assets has resulted in timely resolution of problem assets.

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality are considered past due or delinquent when the contractual principal or interest due in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement remains unpaid after the due date of the scheduled payment. However, these loans may be considered performing, even though they may be contractually past due, as any non-payment of contractual principal or interest is considered in the periodic re-estimation of expected cash flows and is included in the resulting recognition of current period loan loss provision or future period yield adjustments. The accrual of interest is discontinued on loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality if management can no longer estimate future cash flows on the loan. Therefore, interest revenue, through accretion of the difference between the carrying value of the loans and the expected cash flows, is being recognized on all loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality, except those management can no longer estimate future cash flows.

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The following table below sets forth information concerning nonperforming loans and nonperforming assets as of each of the dates indicated.

	March 31, 2021			December 31, 2020
	(dollars in thousands)
NONPERFORMING ASSETS
Nonaccrual	$	9,106		$	9,939
Past due 90 days or more, still accruing (1)		10			21
Total nonperforming loans		9,116			9,960
Foreclosed assets		4,748			4,168
Total nonperforming assets	$	13,864		$	14,128
NONPERFORMING ASSETS (Originated) (2)
Nonaccrual	$	2,101		$	2,908
Past due 90 days or more, still accruing		10			21
Total nonperforming loans (originated)		2,111			2,929
Foreclosed assets		737			674
Total nonperforming assets (originated)	$	2,848		$	3,603
NONPERFORMING ASSETS (Acquired) (2)
Nonaccrual	$	7,005		$	7,031
Past due 90 days or more, still accruing (1)		—			—
Total nonperforming loans (acquired)		7,005			7,031
Foreclosed assets		4,011			3,494
Total nonperforming assets (acquired)	$	11,016		$	10,525
Allowance for loan losses	$	28,759		$	31,838
Loans, before allowance for loan losses	$	2,270,705		$	2,247,006
Loans, before allowance for loan losses (originated) (2)		2,156,095			2,126,323
Loans, before allowance for loan losses (acquired) (2)		114,610			120,683
CREDIT QUALITY RATIOS
Allowance for loan losses to loans, before allowance for loan losses		1.27	%		1.42	%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans		315.48			319.66
Nonperforming loans to loans, before allowance for loan losses		0.40			0.44
Nonperforming assets to total assets		0.36			0.39
Nonperforming assets to loans, before allowance for loan losses and foreclosed assets		0.61			0.63
CREDIT QUALITY RATIOS (Originated) (2)
Nonperforming loans to loans, before allowance for loan losses		0.10	%		0.14	%
Nonperforming assets to loans, before allowance for loan losses and foreclosed assets		0.13			0.17
CREDIT QUALITY RATIOS (Acquired) (2)
Nonperforming loans to loans, before allowance for loan losses		6.11	%		5.83	%
Nonperforming assets to loans, before allowance for loan losses and foreclosed assets		9.29			8.48

(1) Excludes loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality that are past due 90 or more days totaling $29 thousand and $0.6 million as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

(2) See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" for reconciliation of non-GAAP measure to their most comparable GAAP measures.

Total nonperforming assets were $13.9 million at March 31, 2021, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 1.9%, from December 31, 2020. The decrease was primarily attributable to the pay down, pay off, or return to accrual status of several smaller loans.

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Troubled Debt Restructurings

In general, if the Company grants a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) that involves either the absence of principal amortization or a material extension of an existing loan amortization period in excess of our underwriting standards, the loan will be placed on nonaccrual status. However, if a TDR is well secured by an abundance of collateral and the collectability of both interest and principal is probable, the loan may remain on accrual status. A nonaccrual TDR in full compliance with the payment requirements specified in the loan modification for at least six months may return to accrual status, if the collectability of both principal and interest is probable. All TDRs are individually evaluated for impairment.

The following table presents TDRs by loan category.

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	283	$	296
Agricultural and farmland		—		—
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		6,471		6,491
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		1,335		1,354
Multi-family		—		—
Construction and land development		—		—
One-to-four family residential		250		454
Municipal, consumer, and other		—		—
Total accrual troubled debt restructurings		8,339		8,595
Commercial and industrial		59		75
Agricultural and farmland		—		—
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		137		141
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		—		—
Multi-family		—		—
Construction and land development		—		—
One-to-four family residential		138		139
Municipal, consumer, and other		—		—
Total nonaccrual troubled debt restructurings		334		355
Total troubled debt restructurings	$	8,673	$	8,950

TDRs have remained a small portion of our loan portfolio as loan modifications to borrowers with deteriorating financial condition are generally offered only as part of an overall workout strategy to minimize losses to the Company.

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Risk Classification of Loans

Our policies, consistent with regulatory guidelines, provide for the classification of loans and other assets that are considered to be of lesser quality as pass-watch, substandard, doubtful, or loss.

A pass-watch loan is still considered a "pass" credit and is not a classified or criticized asset, but is a reflection of a borrower who exhibits credit weaknesses or downward trends warranting close attention and increased monitoring. These potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan. No loss of principal or interest is expected, and the borrower does not pose sufficient risk to warrant classification.

A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized as probable that the borrower will not pay principal and interest in accordance with the contractual terms.

An asset classified as doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified as 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. Assets classified as loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets is not warranted; such balances are promptly charged-off as required by applicable federal regulations.

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, our risk classifications of loans were as follows:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Pass	$	1,989,318	$	1,953,912
Pass-watch		205,123		208,584
Substandard		76,264		84,510
Doubtful		—		—
Total	$	2,270,705	$	2,247,006

Pass-watch loans decreased $3.5 million, or 1.7% from December 31, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Additionally, substandard loans decreased $8.2 million, or 9.8%, from December 31, 2020 to March 31, 2021. These improvements were primarily the result of improving economic conditions.

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Net Charge-offs and Recoveries

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

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period	$	31,838		$	22,299
Charge-offs:
Commercial and industrial		—			(809)
Agricultural and farmland		—			(27)
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		—			—
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		—			(56)
Multi-family		—			—
Construction and land development		—			(1)
One-to-four family residential		(72)			(104)
Municipal, consumer, and other		(123)			(224)
Total charge-offs		(195)			(1,221)
Recoveries:
Commercial and industrial		293			54
Agricultural and farmland		—			—
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		—			440
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		7			5
Multi-family		—			—
Construction and land development		90			10
One-to-four family residential		42			71
Municipal, consumer, and other		89			74
Total recoveries		521			654
Net (charge-offs) recoveries		326			(567)
Provision for loan losses		(3,405)			4,355
Balance, end of period	$	28,759		$	26,087
Net charge-offs (recoveries)	$	(326)		$	567
Net charge-offs (recoveries) - (originated) (1)		(320)			172
Net charge-offs (recoveries) - (acquired) (1)		(6)			395
Average loans, before allowance for loan losses	$	2,284,159		$	2,141,031
Average loans, before allowance for loan losses (originated) (1)		2,166,079			1,984,066
Average loans, before allowance for loan losses (acquired) (1)		118,080			156,965
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans, before allowance for loan losses *		(0.06)	%		0.11	%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans, before allowance for loan losses (originated) * (1)		(0.06)			0.03
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans, before allowance for loan losses (acquired) * (1)		(0.02)			1.01

*       Annualized measure.

(1) See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" for reconciliation of non-GAAP measure to their most comparable GAAP measures.

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The following table summarizes net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans, before allowance for loan losses, by loan category.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
Commercial and industrial	$	(293)		$	755
Agricultural and farmland		—			27
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		—			(440)
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		(7)			51
Multi-family		—			—
Construction and land development		(90)			(9)
One-to-four family residential		30			33
Municipal, consumer, and other		34			150
Total	$	(326)		$	567
Average loans, before allowance for loan losses
Commercial and industrial	$	419,163		$	308,488
Agricultural and farmland		212,327			208,614
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		208,071			237,182
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		553,074			549,782
Multi-family		232,502			183,280
Construction and land development		216,404			217,475
One-to-four family residential		316,419			320,208
Municipal, consumer, and other		126,199			116,002
Total	$	2,284,159		$	2,141,031
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans, before allowance for loan losses *
Commercial and industrial		(0.28)	%		0.98	%
Agricultural and farmland		—			0.05
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		—			(0.75)
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		(0.01)			0.04
Multi-family		—			—
Construction and land development		(0.17)			(0.02)
One-to-four family residential		0.04			0.04
Municipal, consumer, and other		0.11			0.52
Total		(0.06)	%		0.11	%

*       Annualized measure.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average total loans before allowance for loan losses have remained low during each of the three months ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020. This ratio has remained low for several years, due primarily to the favorable economic conditions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and substantial federal economic stimulus during the pandemic. We also believe our continuous credit monitoring and collection efforts have resulted in lower levels of loan losses.

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Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table sets forth the allocation of allowance for loan losses by major loan categories:

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Allowance for		Loan		Allowance for		Loan
	Loan Losses		Balances		Loan Losses		Balances
	(dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial	$	2,420	$	412,812	$	3,929	$	393,312
Agricultural and farmland		865		228,032		793		222,723
Commercial real estate - owner occupied		2,715		224,599		3,141		222,360
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied		11,330		516,963		11,251		520,395
Multi-family		2,090		236,381		1,957		236,391
Construction and land development		4,006		215,375		4,232		225,652
One-to-four family residential		1,573		300,768		1,801		306,775
Municipal, consumer, and other		3,760		135,775		4,734		119,398
Total	$	28,759	$	2,270,705	$	31,838	$	2,247,006

Securities

The Company’s investment policy is established by management and approved by the board of directors. The policy emphasizes safety of the investment, liquidity requirements, potential returns, cash flow targets and consistency with our interest rate risk management strategy.

The following table sets forth the composition, amortized cost, and fair values of debt securities:

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Amortized				Amortized
	Cost		Fair Value		Cost		Fair Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Available-for-sale:
U.S. government agency	$	129,494	$	127,938	$	118,282	$	121,993
Municipal		280,212		282,333		265,309		274,261
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		164,942		169,104		198,543		203,252
Agency commercial		208,692		207,997		246,649		250,766
Corporate		67,959		69,463		70,917		72,597
Total available-for-sale		851,299		856,835		899,700		922,869
Held-to-maturity:
U.S. government agency		7,323		7,323		—		—
Municipal		21,067		22,255		22,484		23,874
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		20,335		20,723		13,031		13,483
Agency commercial		144,269		145,307		32,880		35,084
Total held-to-maturity		192,994		195,608		68,395		72,441
Total debt securities	$	1,044,293	$	1,052,443	$	968,095	$	995,310

We evaluate securities with significant declines in fair value on a quarterly basis to determine whether they should be considered other-than-temporarily impaired. There were no other-than-temporary impairments during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

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Portfolio Maturities and Yields

The composition and maturities of the debt securities portfolio as of March 31, 2021 are summarized in the following tables. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment dates, and do not reflect the impact of prepayments or early redemptions that may occur. Security yields have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis.

	March 31, 2021
	Available-for-Sale				Held-to-Maturity				Total
			Weighted				Weighted				Weighted
	Amortized		Average		Amortized		Average		Amortized		Average
	Cost		Yield		Cost		Yield		Cost		Yield
	(dollars in thousands)
Due in 1 year or less
U.S. government agency	$	4,514	2.18	%	$	—	—	%	$	4,514	2.18	%
Municipal		15,219	2.65			2,772	3.30			17,991	2.75
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		35	1.30			—	—			35	1.30
Agency commercial		9,223	2.10			—	—			9,223	2.10
Corporate		11,673	2.13			—	—			11,673	2.13
Total	$	40,664	2.32	%	$	2,772	3.30	%	$	43,436	2.38	%
Due after 1 year through 5 years
U.S. government agency	$	5,004	1.91	%	$	—	—	%	$	5,004	1.91	%
Municipal		48,279	2.36			12,000	3.64			60,279	2.61
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		5,771	2.19			—	—			5,771	2.19
Agency commercial		41,215	2.76			3,097	2.83			44,312	2.76
Corporate		22,855	2.93			—	—			22,855	2.93
Total	$	123,124	2.57	%	$	15,097	3.47	%	$	138,221	2.67	%
Due after 5 years through 10 years
U.S. government agency	$	90,271	1.75	%	$	7,323	1.12	%	$	97,594	1.70	%
Municipal		120,394	1.82			5,904	3.47			126,298	1.90
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		56,552	2.61			8,536	1.11			65,088	2.41
Agency commercial		108,973	1.54			81,663	1.57			190,636	1.55
Corporate		31,431	4.27			—	—			31,431	4.27
Total	$	407,621	2.03	%	$	103,426	1.61	%	$	511,047	1.94	%
Due after 10 years
U.S. government agency	$	29,705	1.39	%	$	—	—	%	$	29,705	1.39	%
Municipal		96,320	1.89			391	4.26			96,711	1.90
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		102,584	1.60			11,799	2.38			114,383	1.68
Agency commercial		49,281	1.81			59,509	1.53			108,790	1.66
Corporate		2,000	4.50			—	—			2,000	4.50
Total	$	279,890	1.73	%	$	71,699	1.68	%	$	351,589	1.72	%
Total
U.S. government agency	$	129,494	1.69	%	$	7,323	1.12	%	$	136,817	1.66	%
Municipal		280,212	1.98			21,067	3.56			301,279	2.09
Mortgage-backed:
Agency residential		164,942	1.96			20,335	1.85			185,277	1.95
Agency commercial		208,692	1.87			144,269	1.58			352,961	1.75
Corporate		67,959	3.46			—	—			67,959	3.46
Total	$	851,299	2.02	%	$	192,994	1.81	%	$	1,044,293	1.98	%

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Deposits

Management continues to focus on growing non-maturity deposits, through the Company’s relationship-driven banking philosophy and community-focused marketing programs, and to deemphasize higher cost deposit categories, such as time deposits. Additionally, the Bank continues to add and improve ancillary convenience services tied to deposit accounts, such as mobile, remote deposits and peer-to-peer payments, to solidify deposit relationships.

The following table sets forth the distribution of average deposits, by account type:

	Three Months Ended March 31,												Percent
	2021						2020						Change in
	Average		Percent of		Weighted		Average		Percent of		Weighted		Average
	Balance		Total Deposits		Average Cost *		Balance		Total Deposits		Average Cost *		Balance
	(dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing	$	920,514	28.5	%	—	%	$	670,714	24.6	%	—	%	37.2	%
Interest-bearing demand		997,720	30.8		0.05			811,866	29.8		0.12		22.9
Money market		482,385	14.9		0.07			464,124	17.0		0.34		3.9
Savings		541,896	16.7		0.03			434,276	16.0		0.06		24.8
Total non-maturity deposits		2,942,515	90.9		0.03			2,380,980	87.4		0.12		23.6
Time		294,172	9.1		0.55			341,770	12.6		1.04		(13.9)
Total deposits	$	3,236,687	100.0	%	0.08	%	$	2,722,750	100.0	%	0.24	%	18.9	%

*      Annualized measure.

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

The average balances of non-maturity deposits increased 23.6% from the three months ended March 31, 2020 to the three months ended March 31, 2021, with the increase primarily attributable to PPP loan proceeds received by commercial customers and federal economic stimulus received by retail customers. Partially offsetting the increase in non-maturity deposits was a 13.9% decline in the average balances of time deposits, which resulted in a 18.9% increase in average balances of total deposits from the three months ended March 31, 2020 to the three months ended March 31, 2021.

The following table sets forth time deposits by remaining maturity as of March 31, 2021:

	3 Months or		Over 3 through		Over 6 through		Over
	Less		6 Months		12 Months		12 Months		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Time deposits:
Amounts less than $100,000	$	40,340	$	34,745	$	59,357	$	58,753	$	193,195
Amounts of $100,000 but less than $250,000		12,661		15,512		24,056		18,137		70,366
Amounts of $250,000 or more		1,760		4,695		11,524		3,921		21,900
Total time deposits	$	54,761	$	54,952	$	94,937	$	80,811	$	285,461

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Bank’s uninsured deposits, including related accrued interest, were estimated to be $607.0 million and $573.8 million, respectively.

IMPACT OF INFLATION

The consolidated financial statements and the related notes have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. GAAP generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation, if any, is reflected in the increased cost of our operations. Unlike industrial companies, our assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on performance than the effects of inflation.

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LIQUIDITY

Bank Liquidity

The overall objective of bank liquidity management is to ensure the availability of sufficient cash funds to meet all financial commitments and to take advantage of investment opportunities. The Bank manages liquidity in order to meet deposit withdrawals on demand or at contractual maturity, to repay borrowings as they mature, and to fund new loans and investments as opportunities arise.

The Bank continuously monitors its liquidity positions to ensure that assets and liabilities are managed in a manner that will meet all of our short-term and long-term cash requirements. The Bank manages its liquidity position to meet the daily cash flow needs of clients, while maintaining an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities to meet the return on investment objectives. The Bank also monitors liquidity requirements in light of interest rate trends, changes in the economy and the scheduled maturity and interest rate sensitivity of the investment and loan portfolios and deposits.

As part of the Bank’s liquidity management strategy, the Bank is also focused on minimizing costs of liquidity and attempts to decrease these costs by promoting noninterest bearing and low-cost deposits and replacing higher cost funding including time deposits and borrowed funds. While the Bank does not control the types of deposit instruments our clients choose, those choices can be influenced with the rates and the deposit specials offered.

Additional sources of liquidity include unpledged securities, federal funds purchased, and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLB). Unpledged securities may be sold or pledged as collateral for borrowings to meet liquidity needs. Interest is charged at the prevailing market rate on federal funds purchased and FHLB borrowings. Funds obtained from federal funds purchased and FHLB borrowings are used primarily to meet daily liquidity needs. The total amount of the remaining credit available to the Bank from the FHLB at March 31, 2021 was $311.0 million.

As of March 31, 2021, management believed adequate liquidity existed to meet all projected cash flow obligations of the Bank. As of March 31, 2021, the Bank had no material commitments for capital expenditures.

Holding Company Liquidity

The Company is a corporation separate and apart from the Bank and, therefore, it must provide for its own liquidity. As of March 31, 2021, HBT Financial, Inc. had cash and cash equivalents of $36.7 million.

The Company’s main source of funding is dividends declared and paid to it by the Bank. Due to state banking laws, the Bank may not declare dividends in any calendar year in an amount that would exceed the accumulated retained earnings, after giving effect to any unrecognized losses and bad debts, without the prior approval of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. In addition, dividends paid by the Bank to the Company would be prohibited if the effect thereof would cause the Bank’s capital to be reduced below applicable minimum capital requirements. Management believes that these limitations will not impact the Company’s ability to meet its ongoing short-term cash obligations. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Bank did not pay a dividend to the Company. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Bank paid $4.4 million in dividends to the Company.

The liquidity needs of the Company on an unconsolidated basis consist primarily of operating expenses, dividends to stockholders and interest payments on the subordinated notes and junior subordinated debentures. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, holding company operating expenses consisted of interest expense of $0.8 million and $0.4 million, respectively, and other operating expenses of $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2021, management was not aware of any known trends, events or uncertainties that had or were reasonably likely to have a material impact on the Company’s liquidity.

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As of March 31, 2021, management believed adequate liquidity existed to meet all projected cash flow obligations of the Company. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had no material commitments for capital expenditures.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

The overall objectives of capital management are to ensure the availability of sufficient capital to support loan, deposit and other asset and liability growth opportunities and to maintain capital to absorb unforeseen losses or write-downs that are inherent in the business risks associated with the banking industry. The Company seeks to balance the need for higher capital levels to address such unforeseen risks and the goal to achieve an adequate return on the capital invested by our stockholders.

Regulatory Capital Requirements

The Company and Bank are each subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal and state banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the financial statements of the Company and the Bank.

In addition to meeting minimum capital requirements, the Company and the Bank must also maintain a “capital conservation buffer” to avoid becoming subject to restrictions on capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments to management. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the capital conservation buffer requirement was 2.5% of risk-weighted assets.

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject. As of those dates, the Bank was “well capitalized” under the regulatory prompt corrective action provisions.

The following table sets forth actual capital ratios of the Company and the Bank for the dates indicated, the minimum ratios for capital adequacy purposes with the capital conservation buffer, and the minimum ratios to be well capitalized under regulatory prompt corrective action provisions.

					For Capital		To Be Well
					Adequacy Purposes		Capitalized Under
	March 31,		December 31,		With Capital		Prompt Corrective
	2021		2020		Conversation Buffer (1)		Action Provisions (2)
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	17.37	%	17.40	%	10.50	%	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company	15.90		15.63		10.50		10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	14.65	%	14.55	%	8.50	%	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company	14.74		14.38		8.50		8.00	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	13.19	%	13.06	%	7.00	%	N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company	14.74		14.38		7.00		6.50	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated HBT Financial, Inc.	9.85	%	9.94	%	4.00		N/A
Heartland Bank and Trust Company	9.91		9.82		4.00		5.00	%

(1) The Tier 1 capital to average assets ratio (known as the “leverage ratio”) is not impacted by the capital conservation buffer.

(2) The prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

N/A  Not applicable.

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Cash Dividends

The below table summarizes the cash dividends paid by quarter for three months ended March 31, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020.

	2021
	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Regular	$	4,116	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	4,116
Restricted stock unit dividend equivalent		8		—		—		—		8
Total cash dividends	$	4,124	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	4,124
	2020
	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Regular	$	4,119	$	4,119	$	4,118	$	4,118	$	16,474
Restricted stock unit dividend equivalent		11		11		11		11		44
Total cash dividends	$	4,130	$	4,130	$	4,129	$	4,129	$	16,518

During the first quarter of 2021 and each quarter of 2020, the Company announced quarterly cash dividends of $0.15 per share.

Stock Repurchase Program

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company repurchased 95,462 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $15.86 under its stock repurchase program. The Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $15.0 million of its common stock under its stock repurchase program in effect until December 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had $13.5 million remaining under the current stock repurchase authorization.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As financial services providers, the Bank routinely is a party to various financial instruments with off-balance sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, unused lines of credit and commitments to sell loans. While these contractual obligations represent our future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process afforded to loans originated by the Bank. Although commitments to extend credit are considered while evaluating our allowance for loan losses, as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were no reserves for unfunded commitments. For additional information, see “Note 18 – Commitments and Contingencies” to the consolidated financial statements.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations and other funding needs as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2021.

JOBS ACT ACCOUNTING ELECTION

We qualify as an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). The JOBS Act permits us an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards affecting public companies. We have elected to use the extended transition period until we are no longer an emerging growth company or until we choose to affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The Company has established various accounting policies that govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United State of America in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

Critical accounting estimates are those that are critical to the portrayal and understanding of the Company's financial condition and results of operations and require management to make assumptions that are difficult, subjective or complex. These estimates involve judgments, assumptions and uncertainties that are susceptible to change. In the event that different assumptions or conditions were to prevail, and depending on the severity of such changes, the possibility of a materially different financial condition or materially different results of operations is a reasonable likelihood. Further, changes in accounting standards could impact the Company's critical accounting estimates.

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the critical accounting policies and estimates described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2021. For more information, please refer to “Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to our consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2021.

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present these non-GAAP financial measures, and accordingly believes that providing these measures may be useful for peer comparison purposes. These disclosures should not be viewed as substitutes for the results determined to be in accordance with GAAP; nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures that may be presented by other companies. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures below.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure	Definition	How the Measure Provides Useful Information to Investors
Adjusted Net Income	● Net income, with the following adjustments: - adds additional C Corp equivalent tax expense for periods prior to October 11, 2019, - excludes net earnings (losses) from closed or sold operations, - excludes charges related to termination of certain employee benefit plans, - excludes certain non-cash charges such as impairment losses related to the closure of branches and a nonrecurring charge related to an employee benefits policy change, - excludes expenses related to terminated FDIC Indemnification agreements, - excludes realized gains (losses) on sales of securities, - excludes mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustment, and - the income tax effect of these pre-tax adjustments.	● Enhances comparisons to prior periods and, accordingly, facilitates the development of future projections and earnings growth prospects. ● We also sometimes refer to ratios that include Adjusted Net Income, such as: - Adjusted Return on Average Assets, which is Adjusted Net Income divided by average assets. - Adjusted Return on Average Equity, which is Adjusted Net Income divided by average equity. - Adjusted Earnings Per Share - Basic, which is Adjusted Net Income allocated to common shares divided by weighted average common shares outstanding. - Adjusted Earnings Per Share – Diluted, which is Adjusted Net Income allocated to common shares divided by weighted average common shares outstanding, including all dilutive potential shares.
Net Interest Income (Tax Equivalent Basis)	● Net interest income adjusted for the tax-favored status of tax-exempt loans and securities. (1)	● We believe the tax equivalent basis is the preferred industry measurement of net interest income. ● Enhances comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. ● We also sometimes refer to Net Interest Margin (Tax Equivalent Basis), which is Net Interest Income (Tax Equivalent Basis) divided by average interest-earning assets.
Efficiency Ratio (Tax Equivalent Basis)	● Noninterest expense less amortization of intangible assets divided by the sum of net interest income (tax equivalent basis) and noninterest income. (1)	● Provides a measure of productivity in the banking industry. ● Calculated to measure the cost of generating one dollar of revenue. That is, the ratio is designed to reflect the percentage of one dollar which must be expended to generate that dollar of revenue.

(1) Tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state tax rate of 9.50%.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measure	Definition	How the Measure Provides Useful Information to Investors
Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets	● Tangible Common Equity is total stockholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets. ● Tangible Assets is total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets.	● Generally used by investors, our management, and banking regulators to evaluate capital adequacy. ● Facilitates comparison of our earnings with the earnings of other banking organization with significant amounts of goodwill or intangible assets. ● We also sometimes refer to ratios that include Tangible Common Equity, such as: - Tangible Book Value Per Share, which is Tangible Common Equity divided by shares of common stock outstanding. - Return on Average Tangible Common Equity, which is net income divided by average Tangible Common Equity. - Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Common Equity, which is Adjusted Net Income divided by average Tangible Common Equity.
Core Deposits	● Total deposits, excluding: - Time deposits of $250,000 or more, and - Brokered deposits	● Provides investors with information regarding the stability of the Company’s sources of funds. ● We also sometimes refer to the ratio of Core Deposits to total deposits.
Originated Loans and Acquired Loans	● Originated Loans represent loans initially originated by the Company and acquired loans that were refinanced using the Company’s underwriting criteria. ● Acquired Loans represent loans originated under the underwriting criteria used by a bank that was acquired by the Company.	● Provides investors and our management with information regarding the credit quality of loans underwritten using the Company’s policies and procedures. ● We also sometimes refer to ratios that include Originated Loans and Acquired Loans, such as: - Net Charge-offs to Average Loans (Originated and Acquired). - Nonperforming Loans to Loans, Before Allowance for Loan Losses (Originated and Acquired). - Nonperforming Assets to Loans, Before Allowance for Loan losses and Foreclosed Assets (Originated and Acquired).

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Return on Average Assets

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Net income	$	15,245		$	6,221
Adjustments:
Charges related to termination of certain employee benefit plans		—			(848)
Mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustment		1,695			(2,171)
Total adjustments		1,695			(3,019)
Tax effect of adjustments		(483)			861
Less adjustments after tax effect		1,212			(2,158)
Adjusted net income	$	14,033		$	8,379
Average assets	$	3,761,215		$	3,188,743
Return on average assets *		1.64	%		0.78	%
Adjusted return on average assets *		1.51			1.06

*       Annualized measure.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Adjusted Earnings Per Share

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
	(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
Net income	$	15,245	$	6,221
Earnings allocated to participating securities (1)		(31)		(15)
Numerator for earnings per share - basic and diluted	$	15,214	$	6,206
Adjusted net income	$	14,033	$	8,379
Earnings allocated to participating securities (1)		(28)		(19)
Numerator for adjusted earnings per share - basic and diluted	$	14,005	$	8,360
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		27,430,912		27,457,306
Dilutive effect of outstanding restricted stock units		2,489		—
Weighted average common shares outstanding, including all dilutive potential shares		27,433,401		27,457,306
Earnings per share - Basic	$	0.55	$	0.23
Earnings per share - Diluted	$	0.55	$	0.23
Adjusted earnings per share - Basic	$	0.51	$	0.30
Adjusted earnings per share - Diluted	$	0.51	$	0.30

(1) The Company has granted certain restricted stock units that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents. Such restricted stock units are considered participating securities. As such, we have included these restricted stock units in the calculation of basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Net Interest Margin (Tax Equivalent Basis)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)
Net interest income	$	29,129		$	30,662
Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)		503			463
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) (1)	$	29,632		$	31,125
Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis)
Net interest margin *		3.25	%		4.03	%
Tax-equivalent adjustment * (1)		0.05			0.06
Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) * (1)		3.30	%		4.09	%
Average interest-earning assets	$	3,637,449		$	3,063,086

*       Annualized measure.

(1) On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state tax rate of 9.5%.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Efficiency Ratio (Tax Equivalent Basis)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Efficiency ratio (tax equivalent basis)
Total noninterest expense	$	22,544		$	23,307
Less: amortization of intangible assets		289			317
Adjusted noninterest expense	$	22,255		$	22,990
Net interest income	$	29,129		$	30,662
Total noninterest income		10,808			5,252
Operating revenue		39,937			35,914
Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)		503			463
Operating revenue (tax-equivalent basis) (1)	$	40,440		$	36,377
Efficiency ratio		55.73	%		64.01	%
Efficiency ratio (tax equivalent basis) (1)		55.03			63.20

(1) On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state tax rate of 9.5%.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets and Tangible Book Value Per Share

	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
	(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Tangible Common Equity
Total stockholders' equity	$	357,406		$	363,917
Less: Goodwill		23,620			23,620
Less: Core deposit intangible assets, net		2,509			2,798
Tangible common equity	$	331,277		$	337,499
Tangible Assets
Total assets	$	3,865,614		$	3,666,567
Less: Goodwill		23,620			23,620
Less: Core deposit intangible assets, net		2,509			2,798
Tangible assets	$	3,839,485		$	3,640,149
Total stockholders' equity to total assets		9.25	%		9.93	%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets		8.63			9.27
Shares of common stock outstanding		27,382,069			27,457,306
Book value per share	$	13.05		$	13.25
Tangible book value per share		12.10			12.29

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure – Adjusted Return on Average Stockholders’ Equity and Adjusted Return on Tangible Common Equity

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Average Tangible Common Equity
Total stockholders' equity	$	363,557		$	341,519
Less: Goodwill		23,620			23,620
Less: Core deposit intangible assets, net		2,686			3,898
Average tangible common equity	$	337,251		$	314,001
Net income	$	15,245		$	6,221
Adjusted net income		14,033			8,379
Return on average stockholders' equity *		17.01	%		7.33	%
Return on average tangible common equity *		18.33			7.97
Adjusted return on average stockholders' equity *		15.65	%		9.87	%
Adjusted return on average tangible common equity *		16.88			10.73

*       Annualized measure.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Core Deposits

	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
	(dollars in thousands)
Core Deposits
Total deposits	$	3,355,966		$	3,130,534
Less: time deposits of $250,000 or more		21,900			26,687
Less: brokered deposits		—			—
Core deposits	$	3,334,066		$	3,103,847
Core deposits to total deposits		99.35	%		99.15	%

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ITEM 3.         QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Managing risk is an essential part of successfully managing a financial institution. Our most prominent risk exposures are interest rate risk and credit risk. Interest rate risk is the potential reduction of net interest income as a result of changes in interest rates. Credit risk is the risk of not collecting the interest and/or the principal balance of a loan or investment when it is due and is disclosed in detail above.

Interest Rate Risk

The most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk inherent in the normal course of lending and deposit-taking activities. Management believes that our ability to successfully respond to changes in interest rates will have a significant impact on our financial results. To that end, management actively monitors and manages our interest rate exposure.

The Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO), which is authorized by the Company’s board of directors, monitors our interest rate sensitivity and makes decisions relating to that process. The ALCO’s goal is to structure our asset/liability composition to maximize net interest income while managing interest rate risk so as to minimize the adverse impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income and capital in either a rising or declining interest rate environment. Profitability is affected by fluctuations in interest rates. A sudden and substantial change in interest rates may adversely impact our earnings because the interest rates borne by assets and liabilities do not change at the same speed, to the same extent or on the same basis.

We monitor the impact of changes in interest rates on our net interest income and economic value of equity, or EVE, using rate shock analysis. Net interest income simulations measure the short-term earnings exposure from changes in market rates of interest in a rigorous and explicit fashion. Our current financial position is combined with assumptions regarding future business to calculate net interest income under varying hypothetical rate scenarios. EVE measures our long-term earnings exposure from changes in market rates of interest. EVE is defined as the present value of assets minus the present value of liabilities at a point in time. A decrease in EVE due to a specified rate change indicates a decline in the long-term earnings capacity of the balance sheet assuming that the rate change remains in effect over the life of the current balance sheet.

The following table sets forth, as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the estimated impact on our EVE and net interest income of immediate changes in interest rates at the specified levels.

					Increase (Decrease) in
	Estimated Increase				Estimated Net Interest Income
	(Decrease) in EVE				Year 1				Year 2
Change in Interest Rates (basis points)	Amount		Percent		Amount		Percent		Amount		Percent
	(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2021
+400	$	122,361	29.4	%	$	28,053	24.4	%	$	45,970	43.7	%
+300		96,117	23.1			21,454	18.7			35,848	34.0
+200		61,967	14.9			14,393	12.5			24,841	23.6
+100		15,007	3.6			6,820	5.9			12,657	12.0
Flat		—	—			—	—			—	—
-100		13,280	3.2			(4,906)	(4.3)			(9,061)	(8.6)
December 31, 2020
+400	$	81,406	21.1	%	$	27,461	23.8	%	$	44,487	42.1	%
+300		50,943	13.2			21,149	18.3			34,815	32.9
+200		11,166	2.9			14,272	12.4			24,197	22.9
+100		(26,976)	(7.0)			6,851	5.9			12,350	11.7
Flat		—	—			—	—			—	—
-100		29,295	7.6			(4,088)	(3.5)			(7,262)	(6.9)

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This data does not reflect any actions that we may undertake in response to changes in interest rates, such as changes in rates paid on certain deposit accounts based on local competitive factors or changes in earning assets mix, which could reduce the actual impact on EVE and net interest income, if any.

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodology used in the above interest rate risk measurements. Modeling changes in EVE and net interest income requires that we make certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. The EVE and net interest income table presented above assumes that the composition of our interest-rate-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and, accordingly, the data does not reflect any actions that we may undertake in response to changes in interest rates, such as changes in rates paid on certain deposit accounts based on local competitive factors. The table also assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration to maturity or the repricing characteristics of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the EVE and net interest income table provides an indication of our sensitivity to interest rate changes at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk that borrowers or counterparties will be unable or unwilling to repay their obligations in accordance with the underlying contractual terms. We manage and control credit risk in the loan portfolio by adhering to well-defined underwriting criteria and account administration standards established by management. Our loan policy documents underwriting standards, approval levels, exposure limits and other limits or standards deemed necessary and prudent. Portfolio diversification at the borrower, industry, and product levels is actively managed to mitigate concentration risk. In addition, credit risk management also includes an independent loan review process that assesses compliance with loan policy, compliance with loan documentation standards, accuracy of the risk rating and overall credit quality of the loan portfolio.

ITEM 4.         CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and other members of the Company’s senior management. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2021, the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is: (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure; and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or Rule 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.         LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are sometimes party to legal actions that are routine and incidental to our business. Management, in consultation with legal counsel, does not expect the ultimate disposition of any or a combination of these matters to have a material adverse effect on our assets, business, cash flow, condition (financial or otherwise), liquidity, prospects and results of operations. However, given the nature, scope and complexity of the extensive legal and regulatory landscape applicable to our business, including laws and regulations governing consumer protection, fair lending, fair labor, privacy, information security and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism laws, we, like all banking organizations, are subject to heightened legal and regulatory compliance and litigation risk.

ITEM 1A.       RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2021.

ITEM 2.         UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

On November 2, 2020, the Company’s board of directors approved a stock repurchase program that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $15 million of its common stock. The stock repurchase program will be in effect until December 31, 2021 with the timing of purchases and number of shares repurchased dependent upon a variety of factors including price, trading volume, corporate and regulatory requirements, and market conditions. The Company is not obligated to purchase any shares under the stock repurchase program, and the stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice.

The following table sets forth information about the Company’s purchases of its common stock during the first quarter of 2021:

				Total Number	Approximate
				of Shares	Dollar Value of Shares
				Purchased as	That May Yet be
	Total Number	Average		Part of Publicly	Purchased Under the
	of Shares	Price Paid		Announced Plans	Plans or Programs
Period	Purchased	Per Share		or Programs	(in thousands)
January 1 - 31, 2021	—	$	—	—	$	15,000
February 1 - 28, 2021	66,250		15.43	66,250		13,978
March 1 - 31, 2021	29,212		16.86	29,212		13,486
Total	95,462	$	15.86	95,462	$	13,486

ITEM 3.         DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

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ITEM 4.         MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5.         OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6.         EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
32.1 *	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.
32.2 *	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.
101.INS	iXBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibits 101).

* This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

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SIGNATURES

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

	HBT FINANCIAL, INC.
May 7, 2021	By:	/s/ Matthew J. Doherty
		Matthew J. Doherty
		Chief Financial Officer
		(on behalf of the registrant and as principal financial officer)

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