# EDGAR Filing Document

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## Filing Summary
**0001437749-23-001764.hdr.sgml**: 20230125

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001437749-23-001764

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 53

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230125

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230125

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230125

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Business First Bancshares, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001624322
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 205340628
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** LA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38447
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23552506

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 500 LAUREL STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 101
- **CITY:** BATON ROUGE
- **STATE:** LA
- **ZIP:** 70801
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 225-248-7600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 500 LAUREL STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 101
- **CITY:** BATON ROUGE
- **STATE:** LA
- **ZIP:** 70801

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM **8-K**

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): **January 25, 2023**

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**BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Louisiana** | **001-38447** | **20-5340628** |
| (State of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| **500 Laurel Street, Suite 101**<br> **Baton Rouge**, **Louisiana** |  | **70801** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |  | (Zip code) |
| Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **(**225**) **248-7600** | Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **(**225**) **248-7600** | Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **(**225**) **248-7600** |

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share | BFST  | NASDAQ Global Select Market  |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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. ☐

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| **2.02** | **Results of Operations and Financial Condition.** |

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On January 25, 2023, Business First Bancshares, Inc. ("Business First"), the parent company of b1BANK, issued a press release announcing financial results for full year 2022 and quarter ended December 31, 2022. The release also announced that the Board of Directors of Business First declared a dividend on January 25, 2023, in the amount of $0.12 to the shareholders of record of Business First's common stock on February 15, 2023. The dividend is to be paid on February 28, 2023, or as soon as practicable thereafter. Also, the board of directors declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $18.75 per share, on Business First's series A preferred stock which is the full quarterly dividend of 1.875% based on the per annum rate of 7.50%. The dividend will be paid on February 28, 2023, or as soon therefore as practicable, to the preferred shareholders of record as of February 15, 2023. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

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| **7.01**  | **Regulation FD Disclosure**  |

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On January 25, 2023, Business First made available the supplemental information attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 prepared for use with the press release.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

**9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits.

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| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1<br> 99.2<br> 104 | [Press Release of Business First Bancshares, Inc., dated January 25, 2023.](ex_467077.htm)<br> [Business First Bancshares, Inc. Investor Presentation, Fiscal Year 2022 and Q4 2022 Results.](ex_467078.htm)<br> Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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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.

Dated: January 25, 2023

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| **BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.** | **BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.** |
| By:  | /s/ David R. Melville, III |
|  | David R. Melville, III |
|  | President and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

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| ![logo01.jpg](logo01.jpg) | 500 Laurel Street<br> Baton Rouge, LA 70801<br> Phone: 877.614.7600 |

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| **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** <br> January 25, 2023  | Misty Albrecht<br> b1BANK<br> 225.286.7879<br> Misty.Albrecht@b1BANK.com |

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**BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC., ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 AND Q4 2022**

Baton Rouge, La. (January 25, 2023) – Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, today announced its unaudited results for the year ended December 31, 2022, including net income available to common shareholders of $52.9 million, or $2.32 per diluted common share, an increase of $0.8 million and decrease of $0.21, respectively, from the prior year ended December 31, 2021. On a non-GAAP basis, core net income for the year ended December 31, 2022, which excludes certain income and expenses, was $57.6 million, or $2.52 per diluted common share, an increase of $3.7 million and decrease of $0.09, respectively, from prior year ended December 31, 2021. The results for the year ended December 31, 2021, included a $9.2 million pre-tax gain on the sale of substantially all of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The sale increased diluted earnings per common share by $0.35 for the year.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, Business First reported net income available to common shareholders of $16.6 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share, increases of $2.8 million and $0.06, respectively, from the quarter ended September 30, 2022. On a non-GAAP basis, core net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, which excludes certain income and expenses, was $16.4 million, unchanged from the linked quarter. On a per share basis, core net income was $0.66 per diluted common share for the current quarter, a decrease of $0.06 from the quarter ended September 30, 2022. The per share decrease was largely impacted by the issuance of 2,500,000 shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering at a public offering price of $20.00 per share during October 2022. Additionally, the Company paid a $1.4 million quarterly preferred dividend during the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

"2022 was a pivotal year for b1BANK, highlighted by record financial and operational performance," said Jude Melville, president and CEO. "Long-term investments in personnel, technology and infrastructure are producing concrete returns. Asset quality remains solid. Our balance sheet has been fortified by the raising of over $120 million in preferred and common equity. These things lead us to be optimistic about our franchise's potential in 2023 and beyond."

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On January 25, 2023, Business First's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend based upon financial performance for the fourth quarter in the amount of $0.12 per share, same as the prior quarter. The dividend will be paid on February 28, 2023, or as soon thereafter as practicable, to the common shareholders of record as of February 15, 2023. Additionally, the board of directors declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $18.75 per share, which is the full quarterly dividend of 1.875% based on the per annum rate of 7.50%. The dividend will be paid on February 28, 2023, or as soon therefore as practicable, to the preferred shareholders of record as of February 15, 2023.

**Quarterly Highlights**

● **Solid Loan Growth**. Total loans held for investment at December 31, 2022, were $4.6 billion, an increase of $176.3 million compared to September 30, 2022, or 3.98% for the quarter, 15.79% annualized. Based on unpaid principal balances, 44.1% of loan growth for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, was attributable to our Dallas Fort Worth region, 31.2% to the Houston region, 19.7% to the Capital region, and 13.6% to the Greater New Orleans region. As of December 31, 2022, approximately 35% of Business First's loan portfolio resides in Texas based on unpaid principal balance.

● **Management of Net Interest Margin.** For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, net interest income totaled $56.1 million and net interest margin and net interest spread were 4.06% and 3.43%, respectively, compared to $53.5 million, 4.01% and 3.65% for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Non-GAAP net interest margin and net interest spread (excluding loan discount accretion of $4.2 million) were 3.75% and 3.13%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to 3.88% and 3.52% (excluding loan discount accretion of $1.7 million) for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Net interest margin excluding loan discount accretion declined from the linked quarter due to a $650,000 acceleration of interest income from full repayment of a nonaccrual loan in July 2022, which accounted for approximately five basis points of the decrease, as well as increased deposit and Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) short-term fundings costs during the fourth quarter of 2022, which were mostly offset by increased loan offering rates, repricing, and volume.

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● **Solid Return on Assets and Equity.** Return to common shareholders on average assets and common equity, each on an annualized basis, were 1.12% and 13.56%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to 0.96% and 12.37%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Non-GAAP core return on average assets and common equity, each on an annualized basis, were 1.10% and 13.37%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to 1.14% and 14.68%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

● **Overall Credit Quality Remains Stable.** Ratios of nonperforming loans to loans held for investment and nonperforming assets to total assets remained steady at 0.25% and 0.21%, respectively at December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022.

● **Common Stock Issuance.** Business First completed an issuance of 2,500,000 shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering at a public offering price of $20.00 per share on October 17, 2022.

**Statement of Financial Condition**

***Loans***

Loans held for investment increased $176.3 million or 3.98%, 15.79% annualized, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2022, loans held for investment increased $1.4 billion or 44.41%. Organic loan growth, which excludes the beginning book value of the acquired Texas Citizens loan portfolio, was $1.1 billion or 33.45% for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Loan growth from the linked quarter was attributed to originations in the real estate - construction and land portfolio, $85.2 million or 48.33%, and in the commercial portfolio, $77.6 million or 44.02%. Our Dallas Fort Worth region produced 44.1% of the total growth from the linked quarter based on unpaid principal balance, while we also continued to originate growth from several of our other key strategic markets, 31.2% from the Houston region, 19.7% from the Capital region, and 13.6% from the Greater New Orleans region. As of December 31, 2022, approximately 35% of Business First's loan portfolio resides in Texas based on unpaid principal balances.

*Credit Quality*

Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans held for investment and nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets remained consistent with the linked quarter at 0.25% and 0.21%, respectively. Loans 90 days past due and accruing decreased $786,000 while nonaccrual loans increased $1.2 million, $900,000 of which was attributed to a single relationship for which Business First recorded a provision for loan losses of $550,000 during the quarter. We believe the credit circumstances of this relationship are isolated and not systemic to the rest of the loan portfolio.

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***Securities***

The securities portfolio increased $5.8 million or 0.65%, from the linked quarter. The increase was the net impact of positive fair value adjustments, $13.4 million, and $23.3 million of purchases with tax equivalent yields between 4.4% and 6.7% during the quarter ended December 31, 2022, offset by security paydowns and maturities.

***Deposits***

Deposits increased $234.2 million or 5.11%, 20.26% annualized, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2022, deposits increased $743.1 million or 18.22%. Organic deposit growth, which excludes the deposits of the acquired Texas Citizens portfolio, was $265.8 million or 6.52% for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $63.9 million or 3.96%, and interest-bearing deposits increased $298.2 million or 10.03%, compared to the linked quarter.

***Borrowings***

Borrowings decreased $116.9 million or 17.27%, from the linked quarter. The decrease was largely attributed to a reduction in short-term, seven-day FHLB borrowings. The linked quarter increase in deposits was the main driver of the paydown in short-term borrowings.

***Shareholders***' ***Equity***

In October 2022, Business First issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering at a public offering price of $20.00 per share. After deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, the Company expects the net proceeds of the offering to be approximately $46.8 million. Additionally, accumulated other comprehensive income increased $10.5 million due to favorable after-tax fair value changes in the securities portfolio. Book value per common share was $20.25 at December 31, 2022, compared to $19.29 at September 30, 2022. On a non-GAAP basis, tangible book value per common share was $16.17 at December 31, 2022, compared to $14.73 at September 30, 2022.

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**Results of Operations**

***Net Interest Income***

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, net interest income totaled $56.1 million and net interest margin and net interest spread were 4.06% and 3.43%, respectively, compared to $53.5 million, 4.01% and 3.65% for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. The quarter ended December 31, 2022, included additional loan discount accretion due to a large, acquired loan payoff and accelerated accretion from the purchased impaired portfolio. The quarter ended September 30, 2022, included additional interest income of approximately $650,000 associated with a nonaccrual loan that was paid in full during the quarter. Overall costs of funds, which includes noninterest bearing deposits, increased from 0.77% to 1.38% or 61 basis points, from the linked quarter.

Non-GAAP net interest margin and net interest spread (excluding loan discount accretion of $4.2 million) were 3.75% and 3.13%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to 3.88% and 3.52% (excluding loan discount accretion of $1.7 million) for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. The average yield on the loan portfolio (excluding SBA PPP loans and loan discount accretion) was 5.72% compared to 5.30% from the linked quarter. The compression of both net interest margin and net interest spread were largely attributed to the continued increases in short-term rates during the quarter ended December 31, 2022, resulting in a 104 and 84 basis point increase in average cost in FHLB borrowings and interest-bearing deposits, respectively. Although increased fundings costs negatively impact our margin and spread, we were able to offset a significant amount of the compression through increased loan offering rates, repricing, and volume.

***Provision for Loan Losses***

During the quarter ended December 31, 2022, Business First recorded a provision for loan losses of $3.1 million, compared to $3.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. The provision for loan losses for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, was impacted by individual reserves of $1.4 million and $550,000 on two separate loan relationships. Reserves on these loans are due to individual credit circumstances which we do not believe are systemic to the remainder of our loan portfolio.

***Other Income***

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, other income increased $163,000, or 2.01%, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Notable variances included a $149,000 increase in service charges, $140,000 increase in fees and brokerage commissions, offset by a $205,000 reduction in gains on sales of loans due to less activity during the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

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Non-GAAP other income was $422,000 lower than GAAP due to insurance recoveries attributed to salary expense and lost revenue from storm claims, compared to $265,000 of insurance recoveries for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

***Other Expenses***

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, other expense decreased by $2.6 million, or 6.35%, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2022. The decrease was largely attributable to a $3.1 million decrease in merger and conversion-related expenses. Salaries and employee benefits increased marginally by $299,000, advertising and promotions increased $427,000 due to deposit promotions and other advertising production costs, and other expense increased $534,000 largely attributed to loan collection costs and miscellaneous expenses.

Non-GAAP other expense was $138,000 lower than GAAP due to merger and conversion-related expenses attributed to the Texas Citizens acquisition for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to $3.5 million of merger and conversion-related expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

***Return on Assets and Common Equity***

Return to common shareholders on average assets and common equity, each on an annualized basis, were 1.12% and 13.56%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to 0.96% and 12.37%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Non-GAAP return to common shareholders on average assets and common equity, each on an annualized basis, were 1.10% and 13.37%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to 1.14% and 14.68%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

**Conference Call and Webcast**

Executive management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss results on Thursday, January 26, at 8:00 a.m. Central time. Interested parties may attend the call by dialing toll-free 1-800-715-9871 (North America only), conference ID 4870042, or asking for the Business First Bancshares conference call. The live webcast can be found at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/d55ub27o. The corresponding slide presentation can be assessed the day of the presentation on b1BANK's website at https://www.b1bank.com/shareholder-info.

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**About Business First Bancshares, Inc.**

Business First Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: BFST) through its banking subsidiary b1BANK, has $6.0 billion in assets, $6.5 billion in assets under management through b1BANK's affiliate Smith Shellnut Wilson, LLC (SSW) (excludes $0.9 billion of b1BANK assets managed by SSW) and operates Banking Centers and Loan Production Offices in markets across Louisiana and the Dallas and Houston, Texas areas, providing commercial and personal banking products and services. Commercial banking services include commercial loans and letters of credit, working capital lines and equipment financing, and treasury management services. b1BANK was awarded #1 Best-In-State Bank, Louisiana, by Forbes and Statista, and is a multiyear winner of American Banker's "Best Banks to Work For." Visit b1BANK.com for more information.

**Non-GAAP Financial Measures**

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures (e.g., referenced as "core" or "tangible") intended to supplement, not substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. "Core" measures typically adjust income available to common shareholders for certain significant activities or transactions that, in management's opinion, can distort period-to-period comparisons of Business First's performance. Transactions that are typically excluded from non-GAAP "core" measures include realized and unrealized gains/losses on former bank premises and equipment, investment sales, acquisition-related expenses (including, but not limited to, legal costs, system conversion costs, severance and retention payments, etc.). "Tangible" measures adjust common equity by subtracting goodwill, core deposit intangibles, and customer intangibles, net of accumulated amortization. Management believes presentations of these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the operating results of Business First's core business. These non-GAAP disclosures are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures are provided at the end of the tables below.

**Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements**

Certain statements contained in this release may not be based on historical facts and are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by their reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "may," "might," "will," "would," "could," or "intend." We caution you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, in that actual results could differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those factors specified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other public filings. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this news release.

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**Additional Information**

For additional information about Business First, you may obtain Business First's reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) free of charge by using the SEC's EDGAR service on the SEC's website at www.SEC.gov or by contacting the SEC for further information at 1-800-SEC-0330. Alternatively, these documents can be obtained free of charge from Business First by directing a request to: Business First Bancshares, Inc., 500 Laurel Street, Suite 101, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

**No Offer or Solicitation**

This release does not constitute or form part of any offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities of Business First. There will be no sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

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|  | For the Quarter Ended | For the Quarter Ended | For the Quarter Ended |
|  | December 31, | September 30, | December 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 |
| <u>**Balance Sheet Ratios**</u> |  |  |  |
| Loans (HFI) to Deposits | 95.56% | 96.59% | 78.23% |
| Shareholders' Equity to Assets Ratio | 9.69% | 8.75% | 9.17% |
| **<u>Loans Receivable Held for Investment (HFI)</u>** |  |  |  |
| Commercial (1) | $1090343 | $1012778 | $721385 |
| Real Estate: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Construction and Land | 722074 | 636869 | 548528 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Farmland | 193587 | 190829 | 87463 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1-4 Family Residential | 557741 | 545880 | 467699 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Multi-Family Residential | 98637 | 102056 | 97508 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nonfarm Nonresidential | 1826819 | 1823408 | 1144426 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Real Estate | 3398858 | 3299042 | 2345624 |
| Consumer and Other | 116975 | 118080 | 122599 |
| Total Loans (Held for Investment) | $4606176 | $4429900 | $3189608 |
| **<u>Allowance for Loan Losses</u>** |  |  |  |
| Balance, Beginning of Period | $35201 | $32317 | $28146 |
| Charge-offs – Quarterly | (387) | (667) | (385) |
| Recoveries – Quarterly | 313 | 278 | 51 |
| Provision for Loan Losses – Quarterly | 3051 | 3273 | 1300 |
| Balance, End of Period | $38178 | $35201 | $29112 |
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans (HFI) | 0.83% | 0.79% | 0.91% |
| Net Charge-offs (Recoveries) to Average Quarterly Total Loans | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Remaining Loan Purchase Discount | $27000 | $36089 | $27573 |
| **<u>Nonperforming Assets</u>** |  |  |  |
| Nonperforming Loans: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nonaccrual Loans (2) | $11054 | $9843 | $12868 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Loans Past Due 90 Days or More (2) | 335 | 1121 | 222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Nonperforming Loans | 11389 | 10964 | 13090 |
| Other Nonperforming Assets: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Real Estate Owned | 1372 | 840 | 1427 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Nonperforming Assets | 62 | 180 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Other Nonperforming Assets | 1434 | 1020 | 1427 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Nonperforming Assets | $12823 | $11984 | $14517 |
| Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans (HFI) | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.41% |
| Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets | 0.21% | 0.21% | 0.31% |

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| (1) Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans accounted for $2.8 million of the commercial portfolio as of December 31, 2022. |
| SBA PPP loans accounted for $3.0 million of the commercial portfolio as of September 30, 2022. |
| SBA PPP loans accounted for $5.4 million of the commercial portfolio as of December 31, 2021. |
| (2) Past due and nonaccrual loan amounts exclude acquired impaired loans, even if contractually past due or if the Company does not expect to receive payment in full, as the Company is currently accreting interest income over the expected life of the loans. |

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|  | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended |
|  | December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| <u>**Per Share Data**</u> |  |  |  |  |  |
| Basic Earnings per Common Share | $0.68 | $0.61 | $0.59 | $2.34 | $2.54 |
| Diluted Earnings per Common Share | 0.67 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Dividends per Common Share | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.48 | 0.46 |
| Book Value per Common Share | 20.25 | 19.29 | 21.24 | 20.25 | 21.24 |
| Average Common Shares Outstanding | 24542120 | 22468939 | 20299704 | 22633478 | 20502249 |
| Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding | 24757143 | 22650640 | 20462317 | 22817493 | 20634281 |
| End of Period Common Shares Outstanding | 25110313 | 22605136 | 20400349 | 25110313 | 20400349 |
| **<u>Annualized Performance Ratios</u>** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Return to Common Shareholders on Average Assets (1) | 1.12% | 0.96% | 1.04% | 0.97% | 1.18% |
| Return to Common Shareholders on Average Common Equity (1) | 13.56% | 12.37% | 11.11% | 11.59% | 12.25% |
| Net Interest Margin (1) | 4.06% | 4.01% | 3.54% | 3.92% | 3.84% |
| Net Interest Spread (1) | 3.43% | 3.65% | 3.35% | 3.57% | 3.65% |
| Efficiency Ratio (2) | 59.60% | 66.47% | 65.55% | 65.26% | 61.84% |
| Total Quarterly/YTD Average Assets | $5899972 | $5702312 | $4584460 | $5473508 | $4403670 |
| Total Quarterly/YTD Average Common Equity | 486338 | 442778 | 430834 | 456388 | 425692 |
| **<u>Other Expenses</u>** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Salaries and Employee Benefits | $22205 | $21906 | $17355 | $85222 | $65825 |
| Occupancy and Bank Premises | 2285 | 2485 | 1522 | 9244 | 7238 |
| Depreciation and Amortization | 1700 | 1850 | 793 | 6853 | 5792 |
| Data Processing | 2201 | 2155 | 2032 | 8358 | 8137 |
| FDIC Assessment Fees | 611 | 839 | 668 | 2854 | 2194 |
| Legal and Other Professional Fees | 462 | 619 | 480 | 2359 | 2679 |
| Advertising and Promotions | 1571 | 1144 | 999 | 3949 | 2712 |
| Utilities and Communications | 759 | 833 | 586 | 3193 | 2475 |
| Ad Valorem Shares Tax | 962 | 813 | 449 | 3400 | 2499 |
| Directors' Fees | 270 | 288 | 207 | 972 | 790 |
| Other Real Estate Owned Expenses and Write-Downs | 11 | 133 | 76 | 193 | 736 |
| Merger and Conversion-Related Expenses | 138 | 3244 | 266 | 4808 | 515 |
| Other | 5171 | 4637 | 3982 | 18004 | 15469 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Other Expenses | $38346 | $40946 | $29415 | $149409 | $117061 |
| **<u>Other Income</u>** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Service Charges on Deposit Accounts | $2265 | $2116 | $1800 | $8272 | $6813 |
| (Loss)/Gain on Sales of Securities | (2) | (7) | 444 | (48) | 378 |
| Debit Card and ATM Fee Income | 1582 | 1667 | 1554 | 6407 | 6199 |
| Bank-Owned Life Insurance Income | 526 | 561 | 367 | 1931 | 1396 |
| Gain on Sales of Loans | 59 | 264 | 3 | 574 | 10117 |
| Mortgage Origination Income | 105 | 57 | 169 | 532 | 866 |
| Fees and Brokerage Commission | 1760 | 1620 | 1721 | 6964 | 5015 |
| Gain (Loss) on Sales of Other Real Estate Owned | 3 | 12 | (35) | 33 | (1122) |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Other Assets | (1) | 1 | (9) | (717) | 112 |
| Gain on Sale of Branch |  |  | 492 |  | 492 |
| Pass-Through Income from Other Investments | 608 | 572 | 555 | 1347 | 2615 |
| Other | 1373 | 1252 | (86) | 4015 | 2901 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Other Income | $8278 | $8115 | $6975 | $29310 | $35782 |

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| (2) Noninterest expense (excluding provision for loan losses) divided by noninterest income plus net interest income less gain/loss on sales of securities. |

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| **Consolidated Balance Sheets** |
| **(Unaudited)** |

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|  | December 31, | September 30, | December 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 |
| <u>**Assets**</u> |  |  |  |
| Cash and Due From Banks | $152740 | $152671 | $68375 |
| Federal Funds Sold | 15606 | 11137 | 227044 |
| Securities Available for Sale, at Fair Values | 890751 | 884960 | 1021061 |
| Mortgage Loans Held for Sale | 304 | 545 | 1200 |
| Loans and Lease Receivable | 4606176 | 4429900 | 3189608 |
| Allowance for Loan Losses | (38178) | (35201) | (29112) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Loans and Lease Receivable | 4567998 | 4394699 | 3160496 |
| Premises and Equipment, Net | 63177 | 63765 | 58155 |
| Accrued Interest Receivable | 25666 | 22454 | 19597 |
| Other Equity Securities | 37467 | 39390 | 16619 |
| Other Real Estate Owned | 1372 | 840 | 1427 |
| Cash Value of Life Insurance | 91958 | 88743 | 60380 |
| Deferred Taxes, Net | 31194 | 36691 | 8822 |
| Goodwill | 88543 | 88543 | 59894 |
| Core Deposit and Customer Intangibles | 14042 | 14567 | 12203 |
| Other Assets | 9642 | 7686 | 11105 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Assets | $5990460 | $5806691 | $4726378 |
| **<u>Liabilities</u>** |  |  |  |
| Deposits |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Noninterest-Bearing | $1549381 | $1613310 | $1291036 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest-Bearing | 3270964 | 2972795 | 2786247 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Deposits | 4820345 | 4586105 | 4077283 |
| Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase | 20208 | 22072 | 19121 |
| Fed Funds Purchased | 14057 |  |  |
| Short-Term Borrowings | 9 | 5009 | 20 |
| Subordinated Debt | 110749 | 110902 | 81427 |
| Subordinated Debt - Trust Preferred Securities | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings | 410100 | 534059 | 82022 |
| Accrued Interest Payable | 2092 | 1023 | 1354 |
| Other Liabilities | 27419 | 34519 | 26783 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Liabilities | 5409979 | 5298689 | 4293010 |
| **<u>Shareholders' Equity</u>** |  |  |  |
| Preferred Stock | 71930 | 72010 |  |
| Common Stock | 25110 | 22605 | 20400 |
| Additional Paid-In Capital | 393690 | 347721 | 292271 |
| Retained Earnings | 163955 | 150336 | 121874 |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | (74204) | (84670) | (1177) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Shareholders' Equity | 580481 | 508002 | 433368 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $5990460 | $5806691 | $4726378 |

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| **Consolidated Statements of Income** |
| **(Unaudited)** |

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|  |  | Three Months Ended |  | Year Ended | Year Ended |
|  | December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| **Interest Income:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest and Fees on Loans | $69364 | $58846 | $38337 | $218032 | $156791 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest and Dividends on Securities | 4316 | 4200 | 3904 | 16503 | 13520 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest on Federal Funds Sold and Due From Banks | 825 | 427 | 50 | 1579 | 127 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Interest Income | 74505 | 63473 | 42291 | 236114 | 170438 |
| **Interest Expense:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest on Deposits | 13307 | 6286 | 2645 | 24413 | 12183 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest on Borrowings | 5138 | 3707 | 1302 | 12124 | 4371 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Interest Expense | 18445 | 9993 | 3947 | 36537 | 16554 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Interest Income | 56060 | 53480 | 38344 | 199577 | 153884 |
| **Provision for Loan Losses:** | 3051 | 3273 | 1300 | 10886 | 8047 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses | 53009 | 50207 | 37044 | 188691 | 145837 |
| **Other Income:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Service Charges on Deposit Accounts | 2265 | 2116 | 1800 | 8272 | 6813 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (Loss)/Gain on Sales of Securities | (2) | (7) | 444 | (48) | 378 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gain on Sales of Loans | 59 | 264 | 3 | 574 | 10117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Income | 5956 | 5742 | 4728 | 20512 | 18474 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Other Income | 8278 | 8115 | 6975 | 29310 | 35782 |
| **Other Expenses:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salaries and Employee Benefits | 22205 | 21906 | 17355 | 85222 | 65825 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Occupancy and Equipment Expense | 4918 | 5122 | 3857 | 19367 | 15750 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Merger and Conversion-Related Expense | 138 | 3244 | 266 | 4808 | 515 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Expenses | 11085 | 10674 | 7937 | 40012 | 34971 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Other Expenses | 38346 | 40946 | 29415 | 149409 | 117061 |
| **Income Before Income Taxes:** | 22941 | 17376 | 14604 | 68592 | 64558 |
| **Provision for Income Taxes:** | 4974 | 3576 | 2536 | 14337 | 12422 |
| **Net Income:** | 17967 | 13800 | 12068 | 54255 | 52136 |
| **Preferred Stock Dividends:** | (1350) |  |  | (1350) |  |
| **Net Income Available to Common Shareholders** | $16617 | $13800 | $12068 | $52905 | $52136 |

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| **Consolidated Net Interest Margin** |
| **(Unaudited)** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended |
|  | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2021 |
|  | Average |  |  | Average |  |  | Average |  |  |
|  | Outstanding | Interest Earned / | Average | Outstanding | Interest Earned / | Average | Outstanding | Interest Earned / | Average |
| (Dollars in thousands) | Balance | Interest Paid | Yield / Rate | Balance | Interest Paid | Yield / Rate | Balance | Interest Paid | Yield / Rate |
| <u>**Assets**</u> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-Earning Assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Loans (Excluding SBA PPP) | $4516794 | $69357 | 6.09% | $4278184 | $58839 | 5.46% | $3106477 | $38318 | 4.89% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SBA PPP Loans | 2849 | 7 | 0.99% | 2953 | 7 | 0.99% | 7733 | 19 | 0.99% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Securities | 901236 | 4316 | 1.90% | 951479 | 4200 | 1.75% | 1041437 | 3904 | 1.49% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest-Bearing Deposit in Other Banks | 62013 | 825 | 5.28% | 54730 | 427 | 3.10% | 143488 | 50 | 0.14% |
| Total Interest-Earning Assets | 5482892 | 74505 | 5.39% | 5287346 | 63473 | 4.76% | 4299135 | 42291 | 3.90% |
| Allowance for Loan Losses | (35951) |  |  | (33215) |  |  | (28379) |  |  |
| Noninterest-Earning Assets | 453031 |  |  | 448181 |  |  | 313704 |  |  |
| Total Assets | $5899972 | $74505 |  | $5702312 | $63473 |  | $4584460 | $42291 |  |
| **<u>Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity</u>** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-Bearing Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest-Bearing Deposits | $3157513 | $13307 | 1.67% | $3009565 | $6286 | 0.83% | $2653041 | $2645 | 0.40% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subordinated Debt | 110800 | 1363 | 4.88% | 110953 | 1332 | 4.76% | 81427 | 1026 | 5.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subordinated Debt - Trust Preferred Securities | 5000 | 85 | 6.74% | 5000 | 68 | 5.40% | 5000 | 42 | 3.33% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) | 436233 | 3555 | 3.23% | 396267 | 2194 | 2.20% | 83374 | 229 | 1.09% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First National Bankers Bank Line of Credit | 1667 | 30 | 7.14% | 5000 | 70 | 5.55% |  |  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Borrowings | 25815 | 105 | 1.61% | 22381 | 43 | 0.76% | 25774 | 5 | 0.08% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 3737028 | 18445 | 1.96% | 3549166 | 9993 | 1.12% | 2848616 | 3947 | 0.55% |
| Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Noninterest-Bearing Deposits | $1567507 |  |  | $1626055 |  |  | $1276279 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Liabilities | 37138 |  |  | 60310 |  |  | 28731 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities | 1604645 |  |  | 1686365 |  |  | 1305010 |  |  |
| Shareholders' Equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Common Shareholders' Equity | 486338 |  |  | 442778 |  |  | 430834 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Preferred Equity | 71961 |  |  | 24003 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Shareholder's Equity | 558299 |  |  | 466781 |  |  | 430834 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $5899972 |  |  | $5702312 |  |  | $4584460 |  |  |
| Net Interest Spread |  |  | 3.43% |  |  | 3.65% |  |  | 3.35% |
| Net Interest Income |  | $56060 |  |  | $53480 |  |  | $38344 |  |
| Net Interest Margin |  |  | 4.06% |  |  | 4.01% |  |  | 3.54% |
| Overall Cost of Funds |  |  | 1.38% | ` |  | 0.77% |  |  | 0.38% |

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| **Consolidated Net Interest Margin** |
| **(Unaudited)** |

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|  | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended |
|  | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | December 31, 2021 |
|  | Average |  |  | Average |  |  |
|  | Outstanding | Interest Earned / | Average | Outstanding | Interest Earned / | Average |
| (Dollars in thousands) | Balance | Interest Paid | Yield / Rate | Balance | Interest Paid | Yield / Rate |
| <u>**Assets**</u> |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-Earning Assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Loans (Excluding SBA PPP) | $4016947 | $217997 | 5.43% | $2878306 | $148638 | 5.16% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SBA PPP Loans | 3489 | 35 | 1.00% | 158714 | 8153 | 5.14% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Securities | 956232 | 16503 | 1.73% | 870282 | 13520 | 1.55% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest-Bearing Deposit in Other Banks | 115016 | 1579 | 1.37% | 104471 | 127 | 0.12% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Interest-Earning Assets | 5091684 | 236114 | 4.64% | 4011773 | 170438 | 4.25% |
| Allowance for Loan Losses | (32093) |  |  | (26132) |  |  |
| Noninterest-Earning Assets | 413917 |  |  | 418029 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Assets | $5473508 | $236114 |  | $4403670 | $170438 |  |
| **<u>Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity</u>** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-Bearing Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest-Bearing Deposits | $3007882 | $24413 | 0.81% | $2604825 | $12183 | 0.47% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subordinated Debt | 106054 | 5108 | 4.82% | 68183 | 3526 | 5.17% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subordinated Debt - Trust Preferred Securities | 5000 | 247 | 4.94% | 5000 | 168 | 3.36% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) | 271025 | 6479 | 2.39% | 47325 | 554 | 1.17% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First National Bankers Bank Line of Credit | 2500 | 121 | 4.84% |  |  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Borrowings | 23197 | 169 | 0.73% | 27182 | 123 | 0.45% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 3415658 | 36537 | 1.07% | 2752515 | 16554 | 0.60% |
| Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Noninterest-Bearing Deposits | 1539938 |  |  | 1196970 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Liabilities | 37533 |  |  | 28493 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities | 1577471 |  |  | 1225463 |  |  |
| Shareholders' Equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Common Shareholders' Equity | 456388 |  |  | 425692 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Preferred Equity | 23991 |  |  | - |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Shareholder's Equity | 480379 |  |  | 425692 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $5473508 |  |  | $4403670 |  |  |
| Net Interest Spread |  |  | 3.57% |  |  | 3.65% |
| Net Interest Income |  | $199577 |  |  | $153884 |  |
| Net Interest Margin |  |  | 3.92% |  |  | 3.84% |
| Overall Cost of Funds |  |  | 0.74% |  |  | 0.42% |

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| **Non-GAAP Measures** |
| **(Unaudited)** |

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|  | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended |
|  | December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| **Interest Income:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest income | $74505 | $63473 | $42291 | $236114 | $170438 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core interest income | 74505 | 63473 | 42291 | 236114 | 170438 |
| **Interest Expense:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest expense | 18445 | 9993 | 3947 | 36537 | 16554 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core interest expense | 18445 | 9993 | 3947 | 36537 | 16554 |
| **Provision for Loan Losses:** (b) |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provision for loan losses | 3051 | 3273 | 1300 | 10886 | 8047 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core provision expense | 3051 | 3273 | 1300 | 10886 | 8047 |
| **Other Income:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other income | 8278 | 8115 | 6975 | 29310 | 35782 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses on former bank premises and equipment |  |  | 78 | 717 | 1010 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses/(Gains) on sale of securities | 2 | 7 | (444) | 48 | (378) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gain on sale of branch |  |  | (492) |  | (492) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Insurance reimbursement of storm expenditures | (422) | (265) |  | (687) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core other income | 7858 | 7857 | 6117 | 29388 | 35922 |
| **Other Expense:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other expense | 38346 | 40946 | 29415 | 149409 | 117061 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acquisition-related expenses (2) | (138) | (3521) | (266) | (5178) | (515) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair |  |  | (57) | (501) | (1556) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core other expense | 38208 | 37425 | 29092 | 143730 | 114990 |
| **Pre-Tax Income:** (a) |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-tax income | 22941 | 17376 | 14604 | 68592 | 64558 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses on former bank premises and equipment |  |  | 78 | 717 | 1010 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses/(Gains) on sale of securities | 2 | 7 | (444) | 48 | (378) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Insurance reimbursment of storm expenditures | (422) | (265) |  | (687) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gain on sale of branch |  |  | (492) |  | (492) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acquisition-related expenses (2) | 138 | 3521 | 266 | 5178 | 515 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair |  |  | 57 | 501 | 1556 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core pre-tax income | 22659 | 20639 | 14069 | 74349 | 66769 |
| **Provision for Income Taxes:** (1) |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provision for income taxes | 4974 | 3576 | 2536 | 14337 | 12422 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tax on losses on former bank premises and equipment |  |  | 16 | 151 | 211 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tax on losses/(gains) on sale of securities |  | 1 | (93) | 10 | (79) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tax on insurance reimbursement of storm expenditures | (89) | (55) |  | (144) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tax on sale of branch |  |  | (138) |  | (138) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tax on acquisition-related expenses (2) | 29 | 739 | 62 | 942 | 108 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tax on occupancy and bank premises - storm repair |  |  | 12 | 106 | 326 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core provision for income taxes | 4914 | 4261 | 2395 | 15402 | 12850 |
| **Net Income Available to Common Shareholders:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net income available to common shareholders | 16617 | 13800 | 12068 | 52905 | 52136 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses on former bank premises and equipment, net of tax |  |  | 62 | 566 | 799 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses/(Gains) on sale of securities, net of tax | 2 | 6 | (351) | 38 | (299) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Insurance reimbursement of storm expenditures, net of tax | (333) | (210) |  | (543) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Gains) on sale of branch |  |  | (354) |  | (354) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acquisition-related expenses (2), net of tax | 109 | 2782 | 204 | 4236 | 407 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair, net of tax |  |  | 45 | 395 | 1230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core net income available to common shareholders | $16395 | $16378 | $11674 | $57597 | $53919 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings available to common shareholders (a+b) | $25992 | $20649 | $15904 | $79478 | $72605 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses on former bank premises and equipment |  |  | 78 | 717 | 1010 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Loss/(Gain) on sale of securities | 2 | 7 | (444) | 48 | (378) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Insurance reimbursement of storm expenditures | (422) | (265) |  | (687) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Gains) on sale of branch |  |  | (492) |  | (492) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acquisition-related expenses (2) | 138 | 3521 | 266 | 5178 | 515 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair |  |  | 57 | 501 | 1556 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core pre-tax, pre-provision earnings | $25710 | $23912 | $15369 | $85235 | $74816 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding | 24757143 | 22650640 | 20462317 | 22817493 | 20634281 |
| **Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diluted earnings per common share | $0.67 | $0.61 | $0.59 | $2.32 | $2.53 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses on former bank premises and equipment, net of tax |  |  | (0.00) | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Loss/(Gain) on sale of securities, net of tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.01) | 0.00 | (0.02) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Insurance reimbursement of storm expenditures, net of tax | (0.01) | (0.01) | 0.00 | (0.02) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Gains) on sale of branch, net of tax |  |  | (0.02) |  | (0.02) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acquisition-related expenses (2), net of tax | 0.00 | 0.12 | 0.01 | 0.19 | 0.02 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair, net of tax |  |  |  | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core diluted earnings per common share | $0.66 | $0.72 | $0.57 | $2.52 | $2.61 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-tax, pre-provision profit diluted earnings per common share | $1.05 | $0.91 | $0.78 | $3.48 | $3.52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses on former bank premises and equipment |  |  | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Loss/(Gain) on sale of securities | 0.00 | 0.00 | (0.02) | 0.00 | (0.02) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Insurance reimbursement of storm expenditures | (0.02) | (0.01) | 0.00 | (0.03) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Gains) on sale of branch |  |  | (0.02) |  | (0.02) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acquisition-related expenses (2) | 0.01 | 0.16 | 0.01 | 0.23 | 0.02 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair |  |  |  | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core pre-tax, pre-provision diluted earnings per common share | $1.04 | $1.06 | $0.75 | $3.74 | $3.63 |

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| (1) Tax rates, exclusive of certain nondeductible merger-related expenses and goodwill, utilized were 21.00% for 2022 and 2021. These rates approximated the marginal tax rates. |
| (2) Includes merger and conversion-related expenses and salary and employee benefits. |

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|  | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended |
|  | December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Quarterly/YTD Average Assets | $5899972 | $5702312 | $4584460 | $5473508 | $4403670 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Quarterly/YTD Average Common Equity | $486338 | $442778 | $430834 | $456388 | $425692 |
| **Net Income Available to Common Shareholders:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net income available to common shareholders | $16617 | $13800 | $12068 | $52905 | $52136 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses on former bank premises and equipment, net of tax |  |  | 62 | 566 | 799 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses/(Gains) on sale of securities, net of tax | 2 | 6 | (351) | 38 | (299) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Insurance reimbursement of storm expenditures, net of tax | (333) | (210) |  | (543) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Gains) on sale of branch, net of tax |  |  | (354) |  | (354) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acquisition-related expenses, net of tax | 109 | 2782 | 204 | 4236 | 407 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair, net of tax |  |  | 45 | 395 | 1230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core net income available to common shareholders | $16395 | $16378 | $11674 | $57597 | $53919 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Return to common shareholders on average assets (annualized) (2) | 1.12% | 0.96% | 1.04% | 0.97% | 1.18% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core return on average assets (annualized) (2) | 1.10% | 1.14% | 1.01% | 1.05% | 1.22% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Return to common shareholders on average common equity (annualized) (2) | 13.56% | 12.37% | 11.11% | 11.59% | 12.25% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core return on average common equity (annualized) (2) | 13.37% | 14.68% | 10.75% | 12.62% | 12.67% |
| **Interest Income:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest income | $74505 | $63473 | $42291 | $236114 | $170438 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core interest income | 74505 | 63473 | 42291 | 236114 | 170438 |
| **Interest Expense:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest expense | 18445 | 9993 | 3947 | 36537 | 16554 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core interest expense | 18445 | 9993 | 3947 | 36537 | 16554 |
| **Other Income:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other income | 8278 | 8115 | 6975 | 29310 | 35782 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Losses on former bank premises and equipment |  |  | 78 | 717 | 1010 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Loss/(Gain) on sale of securities | 2 | 7 | (444) | 48 | (378) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gain on sale of branch |  |  | (492) |  | (492) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Insurance reimbursement of storm expenditures | (422) | (265) |  | (687) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core other income | 7858 | 7857 | 6117 | 29388 | 35922 |
| **Other Expense:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other expense | 38346 | 40946 | 29415 | 149409 | 117061 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Acquisition-related expenses | (138) | (3521) | (266) | (5178) | (515) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Occupancy and bank premises - storm repair |  |  | (57) | (501) | (1556) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core other expense | $38208 | $37425 | $29092 | $143730 | $114990 |
| **Efficiency Ratio:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other expense (a) | $38346 | $40946 | $29415 | $149409 | $117061 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core other expense (c) | $38208 | $37425 | $29092 | $143730 | $114990 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net interest and other income (1) (b) | $64340 | $61602 | $44875 | $228935 | $189288 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core net interest and other income (1) (d) | $63918 | $61337 | $44461 | $228965 | $189806 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Efficiency ratio (a/b) | 59.60% | 66.47% | 65.55% | 65.26% | 61.84% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core efficiency ratio (c/d) | 59.78% | 61.02% | 65.43% | 62.77% | 60.58% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Average Interest-Earnings Assets | $5482892 | $5287346 | $4299135 | $5091684 | $4011773 |
| **Net Interest Income:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net interest income | $56060 | $53480 | $38344 | $199577 | $153884 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Loan discount accretion | (4212) | (1712) | (1559) | (9432) | (7750) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net interest income excluding loan discount accretion | $51848 | $51768 | $36785 | $190145 | $146134 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net interest margin (2) | 4.06% | 4.01% | 3.54% | 3.92% | 3.84% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net interest margin excluding loan discount accretion (2) | 3.75% | 3.88% | 3.39% | 3.73% | 3.64% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net interest spread (2) | 3.43% | 3.65% | 3.35% | 3.57% | 3.65% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net interest spread excluding loan discount accretion (2) | 3.13% | 3.52% | 3.21% | 3.38% | 3.45% |

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|  | December 31, | September 30, | December 31, |
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 |
| **Total Shareholders' (Common) Equity:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total shareholders' equity | $580481 | $508002 | $433368 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Preferred stock | (71930) | (72010) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total common shareholders' equity | 508551 | 435992 | 433368 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Goodwill | (88543) | (88543) | (59894) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core deposit and customer intangible | (14042) | (14567) | (12203) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total tangible common equity | $405966 | $332882 | $361271 |
| **Total Assets:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total assets | $5990460 | $5806691 | $4726378 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Goodwill | (88543) | (88543) | (59894) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core deposit and customer intangible | (14042) | (14567) | (12203) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total tangible assets | $5887875 | $5703581 | $4654281 |
| Common shares outstanding | 25110313 | 22605136 | 20400349 |
| Book value per common share | $20.25 | $19.29 | $21.24 |
| Tangible book value per common share | $16.17 | $14.73 | $17.71 |
| Common equity to total assets | 8.49% | 7.51% | 9.17% |
| Tangible common equity to tangible assets | 6.89% | 5.84% | 7.76% |

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