Annual Report of Holding Companies-FR Y·6
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Annual Report of Holding Companies-FR Y·6
t=RY-6 OME\ Nvmixr 7100-0'97 COPY Apfl«lvAI expi' I' 0e er31, 201 5 1 of2 Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Annual Report of Holding Companies-FR Y·6 Report at the close of business as of the end of fiscal year This Report is reqvired by law: Section 5(c)(1)(A) of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. § 1844 (cX1l(A)): Sec t ion 8(a) This report form is to be filed by all top-tier bank holding compa nies and top-tier savings anc! loan holding oompanies organized (12 C.F.R. § 211.13(c)); and Section 225.5(b) of Regulation Y (12 C.F.R. § 225.5(b)) and section 10(c)(2)(H) of the Home Owners' Loan Act. Return to the appropriate Federal Reseive Sank the Regulation K (12 C.F.R. § 211 .23). (See page one of the general instruc t ions for more detail of who must fife.) The Federal of the International Banking Act (12 U.S.C. § 3106{a)); Sections 11(a)(1), 25 and 25A of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. §§ 248(aX1), 602, and 611a); Section 211.13(c) of Regulation K original and the number of copies specified. under U.S. law, and by any foreign banking organization that does not meet the requirements of and is not treated as a qualify ing foreign banking organization under Section 211.23 of Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and an organization (or a person) is not required to respond to, an information oollection unless it displays a currenUy valid OMB control number. NOTE: The Ann ual Report of Holding Compimies must be signed by one director of the top-tier holding company. This Individual should also be a senior official of the top-tier holding company. In the event that the top-tier holding company does not have an indiv•dual who Is a senior offici<::il and is also a dire<..'tor, the chair Date of Report (top-tier holding company's ftscal year-end): l)ece.m.ber. 3!?.- 01_4 ________ _ Month l Dey .'Year man of the board must sign the report. R J,let'llJr's LE;ga! Entity ldtwtifier (LElj (20-Character LEI Code) 1. Mi cha el E. Sch rage Reporte(s Name, Street, and Mailing Address Name of 1he Holdif'9Compe rPf Dlrec:ior nd Offlc:l31 President & Chairman of the Board Title nflhP. Hnlc hng Com ()3nv Oirectofana Offi¢i;>1 attest that the Annuel Report of Holding Compan ie s (including the supporting attachments) for this report date has been pre pared in conformance with the Instructions issued by the Federal Reserve System and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. IM°th respect to information ragarr!ing individuals contained in this raport, the Reporter rtifies that it has the autt>olity to provide this information to the Federel Reserve. The Repotter else certifies th&t has the authority, on behalf of eaclt individual, to consent o r obj&CI t o pu blic release of informat o i n regarding that individual. The Federal Reserve may assume, fn the absence of a request for confidential traatment subm d in accordance with the Board's "Rules Regarding Availability of Information,• 12 C.F.R. Pert 261 , that the Reporwr and indivi<fual consent to public release of all details in the report concemin that individual. First Bancshares, Inc. Legal TithJ or Holdi •lQ c omv uy 600 E a s t 84th Avenue (M<fili119 Addnis;s oftt•e Hold ing Corupoiny} S1reE; t i PO . . Merrillville Booe IN 46410-6366 Cit y Zip Code Ph y &ie&I Locetion (if differen; from mailing address) Person to whom questions about this report should be directed: J.oseph C. Erpelding Treasurer Na me Title 219-755-6196 A rea Code I Phcoe Nurnt.ter .' Eictl'!nsior. 219-660-4359 Are. Cn<Se l FA)( Numl)e< jerpeldi@centier.com E·m('lil Adelr"e$$ tuitt Of 1-!'oldi•)i,I C ou1 pa n y Oir&ctor and Offici 0312712015 Da of SignatlJre For holding companies DfJ1. registered with me SEC- Indicate status ofAnnual Report to Shaireholders: 181 0 0 is in<:luded with the FR Y-6 repor t Does the tepOt'ltlt t9q1H11SI cooftdoolit-tl treatment fvr {iir>y ()or#on ofthis submission? 0 Yes Please ldentUy the fepoft items to w h ich this request applCQos: will be sent under sep ara te cover is not prepared OIn accoroance wilh th& Instructions on pages GE.N-2 For Federal Reserve and 3, a tet ter justifying tile requ%t is being provided. Bank Uee Only O The inf0<matlon for which confldentlal t'eatm&nt 1s sought /-:) tJ t/!J-;,a RSSDID C.L is being 5ubmitted 5epar4'lely labeled "Confidential." 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AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 CONTENTS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT . . . . . . . ............. ... . ............................................. ................ .............. 1 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. ... . . . .. . .... . .. . .. . .... 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEM ENTS OF INCOM E .... . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .... .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . .. . . . ... 4 CONSOLIDATED STATEM ENTS OF COM PREHENSIVE INCOME . . .... . . . . . . . ... . . .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ........ 5 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQU ITY ... ... .. . . . . . . .. . .... .. . . . 6 CONSOLIDATED STATEM ENTS OF CASH FLOWS . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 7 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . . . ... . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 8 Crowe Horwath. Crowe Horwath LLP Independent Member Crowe Horwath International INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of First Bancshares, I nc. Merrillville, Indiana Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of First Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended , and the related notes to the financial statements. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material m isstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material m isstatement. An audit involves perform ing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material m isstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In m aking those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates m ade by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects , the financial position of First Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounti ng principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Crowe Horwath LLP South Bend, Indiana March 24, 20 1 5 F I RST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSID IARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands, except for per share data) 201 4 ASSETS Cash and due from banks Interest-bearing deposits in banks Total cash and cash equivalents Securities available for sale Repurchase agreement investments Mutual fund investment Federal Home Loan Bank (F HLB) stock Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $27,460 in 20 1 4 and $25,526 in 20 1 3 Mortgage loans held for sale P remises and equipment, net Other real estate, net Investment in bank owned life insurance Deferred tax assets Accrued interest receivable and other assets Total assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Deposits Demand NOW Savings Time, $250 and over Other time Total deposits Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Advances from F ederal Home Loan Bank (F H LB) Subordinated debentures Other borrowings Securities purchased not settled Accrued interest payable and other liabilities Total l iabilities Stockholders' equity Common stock, no par value; $1 stated value: 1 50,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding at Decem ber 31 , 20 1 4 and 201 3 were 1 1 0,6 1 9 and 1 09, 1 75 Capital surplus Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net Total stockholders' equity Total l iabilities and stockholders' equity $ 57,269 58,948 1 1 6,2 1 7 22 1 , 520 30,000 1 0,953 9 , 1 00 20 1 3 $ 43,353 73,925 1 1 7,278 1 79,507 1 0,847 7,987 2,234,286 1 0,561 27,873 1 ,892 30,331 1 2 ,450 24. 556 1 ,91 4,961 8,565 24,234 3,41 5 30,842 32,401 2 1 71 1 $ 2 729 739 $ 2.35:1 Z48 $ $ 508,636 547, 1 54 6 1 2 ,497 58,626 503,059 2 ,229,972 4,428 1 44,534 45,000 35,720 20,839 2,480,493 111 1 4,973 233,41 8 744 249,246 $ 2 729 739 41 3,430 465,698 557,402 60,404 51 7 396 2,01 4,330 2,086 46,000 1 1 ,700 20,000 25,91 0 1 0 765 2 , 1 30,791 1 09 1 1 ,046 2 1 3,035 ( 3,233 ) 220,957 $ 2 35 1 Z 48 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 3. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEM ENTS OF I NCOME Years ended Decem ber 3 1 , 201 4 and 20 1 3 (Dollars in thousands, except for per share data) 20 1 3 201 4 Interest income Loans including fees Taxable securities Nontaxable securities Other Total interest income $ 91 ,286 1 ,994 1 ,993 256 95,529 Interest expense Deposits Advances from FHLB Subordinated debentures Other borrowings Total interest expense $ 87,023 2 ,459 2,1 1 6 208 91,806 5,882 905 945 24 7 756 4,689 623 510 1 1 82 7 004 88,525 84,050 4.200 3.800 Net interest income after provision for loan losses 84,325 80,250 Noninterest income Deposit service fees, net Card interchange fees Wealth management fees Mortgage banking income Net gains on securities Gains (losses) on sales of other real estate Other income Total other income 1 3,61 2 7,232 6,235 3,803 4,520 1 78 2,224 37,804 1 3,272 7,361 6,283 5,003 2 , 007 ( 1 ,278) 2,752 35,400 Noninterest expenses Salaries and benefits Occupancy expenses, net Other expenses Total other expenses 41 , 1 47 1 1 ,601 2 1 1 67 73,91 5 39,864 1 1 , 742 1 9 077 70,683 Income before income tax expense 48,2 1 4 44,967 Income tax expense 1 7 91 9 1 7 473 Net interest income Provision for loan losses Net income $ 30 295 Basic earnings per share $ 275,Q1 $ 27494 253.22 See accom panying notes to consolidated financial statements. 4. FI RST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENS IVE I NCOME Years ended December 31, 20 1 4 and 20 1 3 ( Dollars in thousands, except for per share data) 201 4 Net income $ Other comprehensive income Change in unrealized gain on securities available for sale Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income Tax effects Total other comprehensive income Comprehensive income $ 30,295 201 3 $ 27,494 1 0,995 1 9, 1 1 7 (4, 520) (2,498) 3 977 (2,007) (7,1 37) 9 973 34,272 :Ii 37.46Z See accom panying notes to consolidated financial statements. 5. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEM ENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQU ITY Years ended December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands, except for per share data) Common Stock Balance January 1, 2013 $ 108 Capital Surolus $ 8,603 Net income Retained Earnings $ 192,068 Accum ulated Total Other Comprehensive Stockholders' Income (Loss}, Net $ (13,206) 27,494 27,494 Other comprehensive income 9,973 Conversion of subordinated debt to common stock (1,106 shares) (6,527) (6,527) Balance December 31, 2013 109 11,046 Net income (3,233) 213,035 Other comprehensive Income 3,977 2 Balance December 31, 2014 (9,912) (9,912) $ :l:l:l $ :149Z3 3,977 3,929 3,927 Cash dividends ($90.00 per share) 220,957 30,295 30,295 Conversion of subordinated debt to common stock (1,444 shares) 9,973 2,444 2,443 Cash dividends ($60.00 per share) $ 187,573 $ 2334:18 $ Z44 $ 249246 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 6. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEM ENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) 2013 2014 Cash flows from operating activities Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities Depreciation Provision for loan losses Net gains on securities Earnings on m utual funds Net (gains) losses on sales of other real estate Net gains on sales of loans held for sale Loans originated for sale Loan sale proceeds Net amortization of securities Net change in: Interest receivable and other assets Deferred tax assets Bank owned l ife insurance Interest payable and other liabilities Net cash from operating activities $ Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of securities available for sale Purchases of securities available for sale Purchase of FHLB stock Purchase of mutual funds Purchase of repurchase agreement investments Loans m ade to customers and principal collections, net Proceeds from sales of other real estate Net property and equipment expenditures Net cash from investing activities 30,295 3,370 3,800 (2,007) (47) 1,278 (3,308) (143,386) 157,225 764 (2,845) 17,457 511 10 074 57,311 (113) 26,629 (606) (4,803} 66,290 97,331 (119,815) (1,113) 78,836 (74,230) (10,800) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year (198,985) 12,053 (8,339) (201,465) 215,642 127,104 2,342 937,405 (838,871) 25,000 (7,772) (9,912} 323,834 (4,986) 126,000 (145,000) 20,000 (6) (6,527) 116,585 (1,061) (18,590) Net change in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information Cash paid during the year for Interest Income taxes (net refund) Noncash activities Transfer from loans to other real estate Securities purchased but not settled Conversion of subordinated debt to com mon stock 27,494 3,145 4,200 (4,520) (106) (178) (2,139) (115,794) 115,937 1,274 (30,000) (325,730) 3,906 (6,785} (382,206) Cash flows from financing activities Net increase in deposits Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase Proceeds from FHLB advances Payments on FHLB advances Proceeds from other borrowings Payments for conversion/redemption of subordinated debentures Cash dividends paid Net cash from financing activities Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year $ 117,278 135,868 :Ji 116,217 :Ji 117,278 6,082 (8,815) $ 2,205 35,720 3,929 $ 8,111 265 4,709 25,910 2,444 See accom panyinQ notes to consolidated financial statements. 7. F IRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Bancshares, Inc. (the Corporation), its wholly owned subsidiaries, Centier Risk Management LLC and Centier Bank (the Bank), and the Bank's wholly owned subsidiaries, Centier Nevada 2, LLC; Centier Investments Nevada 2, Inc.; and Centier Holdings Nevada 2, Inc. Centier Nevada 2, LLC; Centier Investments Nevada 2, I nc.; and Centier Holdings Nevada 2, Inc. are a Nevada limited l iability partnership and Nevada corporations that manage a portio n of the Bank's investment portfolio. Centier Risk Management LLC is an insurance company incorporated in Nevada in August, 2013 for the purpose of insuring the Corporation and its subsidiaries against certain risks unique to the operations of the Corporation and for which insurance m ay not be currently available or economically feasible in today's insurance marketp lace. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation. Nature of Operations: The Corporation's revenues, operating income and assets are primarily from the banking industry. The accounting and reporting policies of the Corporation conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and with general practices within the banking industry. The Bank g rants credit and accepts deposits from its customers in the normal course of business primarily in the nort hwestern Indiana region. The following is a summary of the more significant policies. Subsequent Events: The Corporation has evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through March 24, 2015 which is the date that the Corporation's financial state ments were available to be issued. Certain Significant Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conform ity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U nited States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided , and future results could differ. Interest-Bearing Deposits in Banks: I nterest-bearing deposits in banks mature within one year and are carried at cost. Securities: Securities are classified as available for sale when they might be sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported separately in stockholders' equity, net of tax. Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Prem iums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage backed securities where prepayments are anticipated. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method. Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant. For securities in an unrealized loss position, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) OTTI related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss is (Continued) 8. F IRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND S U BSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED F I NANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. For equity securities, the entire amount of impairment is recognized through earnings. Repurchase Agreement Investment: The Bank enters into purchases of securities under agreements to resell substantially identical securities. These transactions have a custodial bank that acts as agent between the dealer and the investor. The three parties agree to the acceptable securities and the margins required on the securities. The dealer delivers the securities and the investor delivers the funds to the custodial bank. After the custodial bank verifies that the securities are acceptable and have a market value that exceeds the amount of the agreement by the required margin, the funds are released to the dealer and the securities are held for the investor. At the maturity of the agreement, the dealer returns the funds, principal and interest, to the investor and the custodial bank releases the securities back to the dealer. At December 31, 2014, these agreements are scheduled to m ature within 90 days. The interest earned on these investments is included in net i nterest income. M utual Fund I nvestment: The Bank considers m utual fund investments to be trading investments with changes in fair value included in earnings. I nterest and dividends are i ncluded in net interest income. Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock: The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Mem bers are required to own a certain amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security, and periodically evaluated for im pairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income. Loans: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs and the allowance for loan losses. I nterest income is reported on the interest method and includes amortization of net deferred loan fees and costs over the loan term, without anticipating prepayments. Interest income is not reported when full loan repayment is in doubt, typically when the loan is impaired or payments are past due over 90 days ( 180 days for residential). Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual is reversed against interest income. I nterest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost- recovery method , until q ualifying for return to accrual. Loans are retu rned to accrual status when all the principal and interest a mounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. The Corporation has identified the fo llowing loan segments; commercial, residential, and installment loans. Commercial loans are subject to adverse market conditions which may impact the borrower's ability to m ake repayments on the loan or could cause a decline in the value of the collateral that secures the loan. Residential and installment loans are subject to adverse em ployment conditions in the local economy which could increase default rates on loans. Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs less recoveries. M anagement estimates the allowance balance required based on past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management's judgment, should be charged-off. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the (Continued) 9. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOU NTING POLICIES (Continued) uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. allowance. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. Loan i m pairment is reported when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of similar nature such as residential first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four fam ily residences, residential construction loans, automobile, home equity and second mortgage loans and on an individual loan basis for commercial loans and mortgage loans secured by other properties. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Loans are evaluated for i mpai rment when payments are delayed, typically 90 days or more, or when it is probable that all principal and interest amounts will not be collected according to the original terms of the loan. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case- by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Loans, for which the terms have been modified, and for which the borrower is experiencing financial diff iculties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as im paired. Troubled debt restructurings are measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's effective rate at inception or at discounted collateral value for collateral based loans. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is determ ined by portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Corporation over the trailing twenty-four month period . This actual loss experience is supplemented with other economic factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These economic factors include consideration of the following: changes in lending policies, procedures, and practices, including underwriting standards and collection and charge-off and recovery practices; international, national, regional and local economic trends and conditions; nature and volume of loans; changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other staff; levels of and severity of past due loans, nonaccrual loans, and classified loans; quality of the Corporation's loan review system; levels of concentrations of credit; and effects of changes in other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements. The process of assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is necessarily subjective. Further, and particularly in times of economic downturns, it is reasonably possible that future credit losses may exceed historical loss levels and may also exceed management's current estimates of incurred credit losses inherent within the loan portfolio. As such, there can be no assurance that future charge- (Continued) 10. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FI NANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 - SUM MARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) offs wil l not exceed management' s current estimates of what constitutes a reasonable allowance for credit losses. Loans Held for Sale: Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fai r value, as determined by outstanding com mitments from investors. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recorded as a valuation allowance and charged to earnings. Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights retained. The carrying value of mortgage loans sold is reduced by the amount allocated to the servicing right. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans are based on the difference between the selli ng price and the carrying value of the related loan sold. Concentration of Credit Risk: The Bank is a full service bank headquartered in Merri llville, Indiana with 49 branch offices located in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Marshall, St. Joseph, Allen , Hamilton, Elkhart and Tippecanoe Counties. The Bank makes a variety of loans including real estate mortgage, consumer and com mercial loans. Substantially all of the Bank's loans are made within the basic eight county trade areas. The loan portfolios are well diversified and substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including business assets, consumer assets and real estate. Premises and Eq uipment: Land is carried at cost. Asset cost is reported net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation and amortization expense is calculated by the straight-line method over the useful lives of the related assets ranging from three years to forty years, or for leasehold improvements over the term of the lease, if less. These assets are reviewed for i m pairment when events indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Other Real Estate: Real estate properties acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell at the date of foreclosure, which becomes the new cost basis. Costs relating to development and i mprovement of property are capitalized, whereas costs relating to holding the properties are expensed. Valuations are periodically performed by management, and a valuation a llowance i s established by means of a charge to operations if the carrying value of a property exceeds its estimated fair value less sell ing costs. Loan Servicing Rights: Servicing rights are recognized separately when they are acquired through sales of loans. When mortgage loans are sold, servicing rights are initially recorded at fai r value with the i ncome statement effect recorded in net gains (losses) on sales of loans held for sale. Fair value is based on m arket prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured usi ng the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into n on-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans. Impairment is evaluated based on the fair value of the rights, using g roupings of the underlying loans as to interest rates and prepayment characteristics. Any impairment of a grouping is reported as a valuation allowance. The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. There was no valuation allowance at December 31, 2014 and 2013. M ortgage servicing rights had a fair value of $4.2 m il lion and $4.1 million as of Decem ber 31, 2014 and 2013. ( Continued) 11. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 ·SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Servicing fees, late fees and ancillary fees related to loan servicing are not m aterial. The carrying value of loan servicing rights was $2,326 and $1,898 at Decem ber 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and are included in accrued interest receivable and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Loans serviced for others, principally the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), are not included in loans on the consolidated balance sheets and were $489,258 and $456,037 at year end 2014 and 2013. Bank Owned Life Insurance: The Bank has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives. Bank owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement. Income Taxes: Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and l iabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and l iabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is " more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on an exam ination. For tax positions not meeting the " more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Corporation recognizes interest and I or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. Derivatives: The Corporation enters into various stand-alone derivative contracts to provide derivative products to customers which are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recorded as other noninterest income. The Corporation is exposed to losses if a counterparty fails to make its payments under a contract in which the Corporation is in the net receiving position. At December 31, 2014, the Corporation anticipates that the counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the agreements. In addition, the Corporation obtains collateral above certain thresholds of the fair value of its hedges for each counterparty based upon their credit standing . All of the contracts to which the Corporation is a party settle monthly, quarterly or sem iannually. Further, the Corporation has netting agreements with the dealers with which it does business. Cash Flow Reporting: Cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash and due from banks, short-term interest-bearing deposits in banks and federal funds sold. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions, federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. Retirement P lans: Employee 401(k) and profit sharing plan expense is the amount of matching and other discretionary contributions. Deferred compensation plan expense allocates the benefits over years of service. Associate Stock Ownership Plan (ASOP): The cost of shares issued to the ASOP, but not yet allocated to participants, is shown as a reduction of shareholders' equity. Compensation expense is based on the market price of shares as they are com m itted to be released to participant accounts. Dividends on allocated ASOP shares reduce retained earnings; dividends on unearned ASOP shares reduce any (Continued) 12. F I RST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED F I NANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 - SUM MARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) related debt and accrued i nterest. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no unearned ASOP shares. Earnings P er Share: Basic earn ings per share is based on the weighted average com mon shares outstanding. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding was 110,158 and 108,578 for 2014 and 2013. Diluted earnings per share further assumes issue of any dilutive potential common shares. The Corporation has no dilutive potential common shares, therefore no diluted earnings per share is reported for 2014 or 2013. Comprehensive Income (Loss): Com prehensive income (loss) consists of net income and other com prehensive income (loss). Other com prehensive income (loss) includes unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, net of tax, which are also recognized as separate components of stockholders' equ ity. F i nancial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk: The Corporation, in the normal course of business, makes com mitments to extend credit which are not reflected in the financial statements. See Note 15 for a summary of these com m itments. Transfers of Financial Assets: Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Corporation, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Corporation does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. Long-Term Assets: P rem ises and equipment and other long-term assets are reviewed for impairment when events indicate their carrying amount may not be recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows. If impaired, the assets are recorded at fair value. Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there now are such matters that will have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Dividend Restriction: Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the Bank to the Corporation or by the Corporation to its shareholders. Fair Values of F inancial Instruments: Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate note. F air value estimates involve uncertainties and m atters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other fa ctors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates. The fair value estimates of existing on- and off-balance-sheet financial instruments do not include the value of anticipated future business or the values of assets and liabilities not considered financial instruments. Reclassifications: Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation. ( Continued) 13. FI RST BANCSHARES, I NC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDAT ED FINANCIAL STAT EMENTS December 31, 20 1 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 2 - CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS The Bank is required to maintain cash on hand or deposit balances with the Federal Reserve. T his required reserve balance at Decem ber 3 1 , 201 4 and 20 1 3 was $31 ,251 and $26,271 . At December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3, cash and c ash equivalents included $53,265 and $70,777 on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. NOTE 3 - MUTUAL FUND INVESTM ENT The Corporation invested in the Wells Fargo Advantage Adjustable Rate Government Fund (the Fund) with a carrying value of $1 0,953 and $1 0,847 at December 31 , 201 4 and 201 3. The Fund invests 2primarily in mortgage and asset- backed securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or government-sponsored enterprises (GSE's). The Corporation purc hased the investment i n order to sec ure its obligation under a letter of c redit which was issued with Wells Fargo. The letter of c redit expires May 1 5, 201 5. NOTE 4 SECURITIES - The following table summarizes the amortized c ost and fair value of the available-for-sale sec urities portfolio at December 31, 20 1 4 and 201 3 and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in acc umulated other comprehensive income (loss): Amortized Cost Available for sale 2014: U.S. government sponsored agencies States and political subdivisions Mortgage-backed - residential Collateralized mortgage obligations $ $ 601 139,557 11,976 68 241 $ 220 375 $ Amortized Cost Available for sale 2013: States and political subdivisions Mortgage-backed - residential Collateralized mortgage obligations Trust preferred securities $ $ Gross U nrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses $ 1,629 31 116 1 776 $ 184836 $ 965 $ 601 140,967 11,893 68,059 (631) $ 221 520 Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value $ (646) (87) (130) (8,716) $ 127,931 1,696 21,226 28,654 $ (95Z9) $ 1Z950Z 53 3,232 4250 $ (219) (114) (298) Gross Unrealized Gains 127,612 1,783 21,303 34 138 Fair Value Total other than temporary impairment rec ognized in acc umulated other c omprehensive income net of tax was $0 and $(5,230) at December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 20 1 3. (Continued) 1 4. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARI ES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS Dec ember 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 4 SECURITIES (Continued) - Securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows: At year end 2014 Less than ---------12 Months-----Fair Unrealized Loss Value Descrir;ition of Securities States and political subdivisions $ 20,870 Mortgage-backed - residential 4,923 Collateralized mortgage Obligations 42,803 Total temporarily impaired At year end 2013 $ 68 596 $ (81) (17) $ 14,490 1,644 (287) 1 634 (385) $ 17 768 Less than ----------12 Months------Fair Unrealized Loss Value Descrir;ition of Securities States and political subdivisions $ 42,613 Mortgage-backed - residential 1,696 Collateralized mortgage Obligations 11,224 Trust preferred securities Total temporarily impaired $ $ 55533 $ 12 Months --------- or More ----------Fair Unrealized Value Loss (540) (87) $ $ (138) (97) $ 35,360 6,567 (11) 44 437 (246) $ 86 364 12 Months ---------- or More ---------Fair Unrealized Value Loss $ 6,191 $ (106) (Z5Z) $ (219) (114) (298) $ (631 ) ----------------- Total --Unrealized Fair Loss Value --- $ 48,804 1,696 $ (646) (87) 13,903 (8,716) 11,224 13,903 (130) (8,716) $ 20094 $ (8822) $ Z562Z $ (95Z9) (130) $ ---------- Total ----------Fair Unrealized Value Loss Management does not intend to sell these securities, and having reviewed the Corporation's liquidity needs and c ontractual and regulatory obligations, has c onc luded it is not more likely than not that the sec urities will be required to be sold prior to recovery of amortized c ost. Unrealized losses on the residential m ortgage bac ked and state and munic ipal obligations have not been recognized into income bec ause the issuers are of high c redit quality, the decline in fair value is largely due to c hanges in interest rates and is expected to recover as the bonds approac h maturity. The Trust Preferred Sec urities (TPS) owned by the Corporation at December 31, 2013 are primarily mezzanine c lasses of collateralized debt obligations. In the priority of repayment, mezzanine c lasses rank below senior c lasses of the c ollatera lized debt obligations. The source of repayment for eac h TPS is its separate pool of unsec ured debt obligations issued by financial institutions and insurance companies (the c ollateral issuers). Economic c onditions have eroded the financial strength of the c ollateral issuers. Some issuers have defaulted while others have elected to exercise their rights to defer interest payments on the debt for up to twenty consecutive quarters. These defaults and deferrals have reduced the amount of c ash available to pay interest and princ ipal on the senior and mezzanine TPS. Management trac ks default and deferral activity in the collateral pools and uses that and other data, inc luding measures of the c urrent and prospective financial c ondition of the c ollateral issuers, to estimate the present value of expected future cash flows available to repay princ ipal and interest on the TPS sec urities. The difference between the present value of expected future cash flows, determ ined using the yield inherent in the sec urity at purc hase, and the amortized cost of eac h TPS is recorded as OTTI . Management obtains independent third party estimates of the fair value, or in some c ases, uses independent estimates of the fair value of similar TPS, to establish the fair value of each TPS. The difference between the amortized cost, net of OTTI , and the fair value of each TPS is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). (Continued) 15. FI RST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SU BSIDIARI ES NOTES TO CONSOLIDAT ED FINANC IAL STAT EM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 4 - SECU RITIES (Continued) For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no OTT I charges recorded in the consolidated statements of income, respectively. The following tables provide a summary of the T PS at year end 2013 presented by OTT I status, current credit rating status (investment grade rating verses non-investment grade), and interest payment status. If the amount of cash currently available from the collateral is insufficient to pay current i nterest on the mezzanine notes, some TPS allow payment of partial interest and/or principal. Other TPS allow the unpaid interest to capitalize and repay in full with compounded interest at a later date. Such TPS are referred to in the following table as ''T PS not paying interest or paying partial interest". TPS that are paying full current interest are referred to as "TPS paying full interest". Fair Value Amortized Cost Cumulative Net Unrealized OTT I Gains (Losses) Recorded TPS at year end 201 3: By OTT I Status TPS with OTT I By Interest Payment Status T PS paying full interest T PS not paying interest or paying partial interest By Investment Grade Rating Status TPS not rated investment grade $ 34.138 $ 28.654 $ (5.484) $ (37 942) $ 25,986 $ 22,991 $ (2,995) $ 5 663 8 152 (22,348) (2.489) (15,594) $ 34. 138 $ 28.654 $ (5 484) $ (37 942) $ 34.138 $ 28.654 $ (5 484) $ (37.942) T he following table provides a summary of the changes in the TPS balances during 2014: Par Value TPS Balance at December 31, 2013 $ Sale of T PS Principal payments Change in unrealized gain (loss) on T PS TPS Balance at Decem ber 31, 2014 72,080 OTT I $ (37,942) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ (5,484) Carrying Value $ (33,767) (371) 37,942 (71,709) (371) 5 484 5 484 $ $ 28,654 $ $ (Continued) 1 6. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 4 SECURITIES (Continued) - The table below presents a rollforward for the periods ended Dec e m ber 31, 2014 and 2013 of the c redit losses rec ognized in earnings: 2014 Beginning balance, January 1, $ Reductions for previous c redit losses realized on securities sold during the year Inc reases to c redit losses on securities for which other-than-temporary i mpairment was previously rec ognized Ending balance, December 31, (37,942) 2013 $ 37,942 $ (97,057) 59, 115 $ (37,942) During 2014, the Com pany collected $371 of trust preferred sec urity princ ipal payments and $645 of interest income payments. No additional OTTI loss was recorded and no recovery of prior year OTTI losses was realized as a result of princ ipal payments. During 2013, the Company c ollected $2,413 of trust preferred sec urity princ ipal payments and $1,604 of interest i nc ome payments. The proceeds from sales of sec u rities and the assoc iated gains are listed below: 2014 Proceeds from sales Gross realized gains on sales $ 38,532 4,520 2013 $ 7,458 2,040 During 2014 and 2013, g ross gains on calls of investment securities were $1 and $1 and gross losses were $(1) and $(34). The amortized c ost and fair value of debt sec urities at Dec ember 31, 2014, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual m aturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately. Available For Sale Fair Amortized Value Cost Due in one year or less Due from one to five years Due from five to ten years Due after ten years Mortgage-backed: residential Collateralized mortgage obligations $ 52,699 51,407 4,953 31,099 11,976 68,241 $ 52,786 51,370 5,233 32,179 11,893 68.059 $ 220.375 $ 221,520 Securities with a carrying value of $14,559 and $11,566 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, were spec ifically pledged to sec ure borrowed funds, sec urities sold u nder agreements to repurc hase, public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law. At year-end 2014 and 2013, there were no holdings of sec urities of any one issuer in an amount greater than 10% of stoc kholders' equity. (Continued) 17. FI RST BANCSHARES, I NC. AND S UBSI DIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLI DATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 5 • LOANS Loans by major categories at year end are summarized as follows: Com mercial, substantially secured by real estate Residential Installment Subtotal Allowance for loan losses Net deferred loan (fees) c osts 2014 2013 $ 1,726,189 198,102 310.584 2,234,875 (27,460) 26 871 $ 1,439,099 193,599 283,238 1,915,936 (25,526) 24.551 $ 2.234,286 $ 1.914,961 The following table presents the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the year ending December 31, 2014 and 2013: Decem ber 3 1 , 2014 Allowance for loan losses: Beginning balance Provision for loan losses Loans c harged-off Recoveries Total ending allowance balance December 3 1 , 2013 Allowanc e for loan losses: Beginning balance Provision for loan losses Loans c harged-off Recoveries Total ending allowance balance Residential Commercial Total I nstallment $ 21,818 3,508 (1,932) 702 $ 2,369 (66) (486) 148 $ 1,339 758 (743) 45 $ 25,526 4,200 (3,161) 895 $ 24 096 $ 1,965 $ 1.399 $ 27 460 Total Installment Residential Commercial $ 21,382 1,570 (1,432) 298 $ 2,166 883 (1,047) 367 $ 964 1,347 (1,290) 318 $ 24,512 3,800 (3,769) 983 $ 21,818 $ 2,369 $ 1,339 $ 25.526 (Continued) 18. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES T O CONSOLIDATED FI NANCIAL STATEM ENT S December 3 1 , 20 1 4 a n d 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 5 - LOANS (Continued) The following table presents the balance in the allowanc e for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of Dec ember 3 1 , 201 4 and 20 1 3: Decem ber 31, 20 1 4 Allowanc e for loan losses: Ending allowance balanc e attributable to loans: Individually evaluated for i mpairment Collectively evaluated for i mpairment Total ending allowanc e balance Loans: Loans individually evaluated for impairment Loans collectively evaluated for im pairment Total ending loans balance Decem ber 3 1 . 201 3 Allowance for loan losses: Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: Individually evaluated for impairment Collectively evaluated for i mpairment T otal ending allowance balance Loans: Loans individually evaluated for impairment Loans c ollectively evaluated for impairment Total ending loans balance Commercial $ 3,031 I nstallment Residential $ 21 .065 1 91 $ 1 $ 24,237 1 398 1 774 3,223 $ 24 096 $ 1 965 $ 1 .399 $ 27.460 $ 1 7,779 $ 4,003 $ 1 88 $ 2 1 ,970 1 .708,4 1 0 $ 1 ,726 1 89 1 94.099 $ Commercial $ 4,3 1 6 198,102 $ 1 7 502 279 2,242,71 9 340 398 $ 2,264,689 Installment Residential $ 340,2 1 0 $ 1 $ 20,930 1 338 2,090 4,596 $ 2 1 ,818 $ 2.369 $ 1 .339 $ 25,526 $ 23,91 8 $ 4,393 $ 213 $ 28,524 1 ,41 5, 1 8 1 $ 1 .439.099 1 89,206 $ 193,599 $ 3 1 0,042 1 ,91 4.429 310.255 $ 1 .942.953 T he T riad c lass, whic h i s part of the i nstallment segment, is presented a t recorded i nvestment whic h inc ludes $29,81 4 and $27, 0 1 7 of deferred dealer reserve c osts at December 31 , 201 4 and 20 1 3. T he dealer reserve costs are a 1 .50% premium established at the origination of the T riad loans. The dealer earns the premium over the life of the loan. The Corporation retains 70% of this premium in a deposit account. All other balanc es are presented as unpaid princ ipal only, as the deferred fees/c osts and acc rued interest receivable associated with those accounts was deemed immaterial. (Continued} 1 9. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBS IDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars i n thousands) NOTE 5 - LOANS (Continued) The following tables present information related to impaired loans by class of loans as of and for the year ended December 31 , 201 4 and 201 3. For purposes of this presentation, recorded investment reflects estimated deferred fees and costs. Unpaid Princlpal Balance December 3 1 , 201 4 With no related allowance recorded: Commercial real estate Commercial non-real estate Residential Other consumer Triad Credit lines Overdrafts Subtotal $ With an allowance recorded: Commercial real estate Commercial non-real estate Residential Other consumer Triad Credit lines Overdrafts Subtotal Total $ Recorded Investment $ $ $ $ Cash Basis Interest Recognized I nterest Income Recognized Average Recorded I nvestment Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated $ 1 26 1 26 1 34 11 11 1 26 1 26 1 34 11 11 1 7,009 770 4,003 62 1 7 ,007 770 3,840 62 2,954 77 1 91 1 20, 1 21 727 4, 1 98 64 1 73 23 1 23 4 1 17 21 1 23 4 21 844 21 ,679 3.223 25 1 1 0 323 265 21 97Q $ 2:1,8Q5 $ 3 223 $ 25.244 $ 334 $ 276 (Conti nued) 20. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSI DIARI ES NOT E S TO CONSOLIDAT E D FINANCIAL STAT EM ENT S Dec ember 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 5 - LOANS (Continued) Unpaid Princ i pal Balance Dec em ber 31, 201 3 With no related allowance rec orded: Commercial real estate Commerc ial non-real estate Residential Other c onsumer Triad Credit lines Overdrafts Subtotal $ With an allowanc e rec orded: Commerc ial real estate Commercial non-real estate Residential Other consumer T riad Credit lines Overdrafts Subtotal Total $ Rec orded Investment $ Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated $ $ I nterest I ncome Recognized Average Rec orded Investment Cash Basis Interest Recognized $ $ 1 42 1 42 1 60 12 12 1 42 1 42 1 60 12 12 23,233 685 4,393 71 23,221 685 4,2 1 2 71 4,246 70 279 1 29,639 672 5, 1 26 1 65 726 33 1 49 4 647 31 1 49 4 28,382 28 1 89 4 596 35.602 91 2 831 28.524 $ 28,33j $ 4,596 $ 35.Z62 $ 924 $ 843 (Continued) 21. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 5 • LOANS (Continued) Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual i nc lude both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually c lassified impaired loans. The following tables present the recorded investment in nonacc rual and loans past due over 90 days stil l on acc rual by c lass o f loans a s o f December 31, 2014 a n d 2013: Nonaccrual 2014 Commerc ial real estate Commercial non-real estate Residential Other consu mer Triad Credit lines Overdrafts $ 13,608 1,131 3,990 373 Loans Past Due Over 90 Days Still Acc ruing $ 341 Total 2013 Commerc ial real estate Commercial non-real estate Residential Other c onsumer Triad Credit lines Overdrafts $ 19 443 $ $ 10,601 202 3,600 449 $ 78 310 Total $ 1Q,162 25 9 591 42 $ 745 Nonperform ing loans and impaired loans are defined differently. Some loans may be included in both categories, whereas other loans may only be included in one category. The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 by c lass of loans: Loans Past Due 60 - 89 Days Loans Past Due 30 - 59 Days December 31 , 2014 Commerc ial real estate Commercial nonreal estate Residential Other c onsumer Triad Credit l ines Overdraft Total $ 195 $ 1,334 155 957 100 s 2,741 s Loans Past Due Over 90 Days 335 $ 10,164 67 494 22 895 52 137 2,215 121 :l,865 s 12,822 185 Total Past Due $ 10,694 $ 204 4,043 298 1 ,852 337 $ 17,428 $ Loans Not Past Due Total 1,507,325 $ 1,518,019 207,966 194,059 72,912 178,965 83,942 2 092 208,170 198,102 73,210 180,817 84,279 2,092 2,247,261 $ 2,264 689 (Continued) 22. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSI DIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FI NANCIAL STATEM ENTS Dec ember 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 5 - LOANS (Continued) Loans Past Due 30 - 59 Days Dec ember 31, 2013 Commercial real estate Commercial nonreal estate Residential Other c onsumer Triad Credit lines Overdraft Total $ 131 $ 34 1,140 119 1,131 494 $ 3,049 Loans Past Due Over 90 Days Loans Past Due 60 - 89 Days 61 $ 184 3,268 169 544 118 1,648 87 $ 2 458 5,513 231 $ 9,365 Total Past Due $ 5,705 $ 218 4,952 406 2,779 812 $ 14 872 $ Loans Not Past Due 1,300,960 $ 1,306,665 132,216 188,647 67,651 156,135 81,262 1 210 132,434 193,599 68,057 158,914 82,074 1 210 1.928,081 $ 1.942 953 Troubled Debt Restructu rings: Included in the im paired loan totals previously presented for 2014 and 2013 are $9,614 and $14,209 of loans for whic h the terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings. The Corporation has allocated $705 and $1,121 of spec ific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Corporation has no comm itments to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that are c lassified as troubled debt restructurings as of Dec e m ber 31, 2014 and 2013. During the years ending Dec em ber 31, 2014 and 2013, the terms of certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modification of the terms of suc h loans included one or a c ombination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk. Modifications involving a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan were for periods ranging from 6 months to 6 years. Modifications involving an extension of the maturity date were for periods ranging from 1.5 years to 3 years. (Continued) 23. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STAT EM ENTS Dec ember 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars i n thousands) NOTE 5 - LOANS (Continued) The following table presents loans by c lass modified as troubled debt restructurings that occ urred during the years ending December 31, 2014 and 2013: Number of Loans 2014 T roubled Debt Restructurings: Com mercial real estate Commercial non- real estate Residential Other c onsumer Triad Credit lines Overdraft Total 2013 Troubled Debt Restructurings: Commerc ial real estate Commercial non- real estate Residential Other c onsumer T riad Credit lines Overdraft Total Outstanding Balance $ 2 PreModification Weighted Rate PostModification Weighted Rate 20 5.25% 5.25% 616 4.79% 3.08% 66 9.75% 9.75% ___A $ 702 5.27% 3.76% 4 $ 3,119 5.00% 3.25% 333 6.16% 3.65% 77 7.25% 7.25% 3.529 5.16% 3.37% 4 ___a $ The troubled debt restructurings desc ribed above for the years ending December 31, 2014 and 2013 did not have an i m pact on the allowance for loan losses or result in c harge-offs as the modified loans had allowance allocations in excess of any conc ession amounts previously assigned. A loan is c onsidered to be in payment default once it is 90 days c ontractually past due under the modified terms. T here were no troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted during 2014 and 2013. In order to determine whether a borrower is experienc ing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the mod ification. This evaluation is performed under the corporation's internal underwriting policy. (Continued) 24. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS Decem ber 31, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 5 - LOANS (Continued) Credit Quality Indicators: The Corporation categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information , historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information , and current economic trends, among other factors. All commercial are loans evaluated individually at origination by classifying the loans as to credit risk. On a go-forward basis all com mercial relationships greater than $1,000 are subject to an annual review process and loans between $ 250 and $1,000 are also subjected to review on a random sampling basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings: Watch. Loans classified as watch may demonstrate early indicators of increasing credit risk. The exposure is acceptable, but should include a clear plan for preventing deterioration . Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date. Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obliger or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected . Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in ful l, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. Loans listed as not rated are included in groups of homogeneous loans. Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows: Pass Watch Special Mention Not Rated Doubtful Substandard Total December 31, 2014 Commercial real estate $ 1,438,933 Commercial non real estate 205,467 Residential 146 Other consumer Triad 180,817 Credit l ines Overdraft Total $:1 825363 $ 55,092 $ 2,268 6,959 $ 17,035 113 322 441 $ - $ - 197,515 73,210 84,279 2,092 $ 5Z36Q $ ZQZ2 $ :lZZ98 $ - $ 1,518,019 208,170 198,102 73,210 180,817 84,279 2 092 $ 35ZQ96 $ 2264689 (Continued) 25. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSI DIARI ES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 5 • LOANS (Continued) Pass Special Mention Watch Substandard Not Rated Doubtful Total December 31, 2013 Commercial real estate $ 1,200,349 Commercial non real estate 127,796 Residential 154 Other consumer Triad 158,914 Credit lines Overdraft $ 79,422 Total $ 84479 $ 1 487213 $ 7,411 $ 15,290 23 488 489 4,127 930 $ 4,193 $ - $ 132,434 193,599 68,057 158,914 82,074 1 210 192,026 68,057 82,074 1 210 $ 7434 $ 16267 1,306,665 $ 4193 $ 343 367 $ 1 942 953 The following table presents the recorded investment in residential and consumer loans based on payment activity as of December 3 1 , 201 4 and 20 1 3: Other Consumer Credit Lines Triad Residential December 3 1 , 201 4 Performing Nonperform ing $ 72,837 373 $ 1 80,81 7 $ 83,938 341 $ 1 94,1 1 2 3 990 Total $ 73 2 10 $ 180 81 7 $ 84,279 $ 1 98 102 December 3 1 , 201 3 Performing Nonperforming $ 67,608 449 $ 1 58,9 1 4 $ 81 ,764 31 0 $ 1 89,999 3 600 Total $ 68,057 $ :158 914 $ 82 Q74 $ 193 599 NOTE 6 • PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET Year end premises and equipment, net were as follows: 20 1 4 Land Buildings and improvements Furniture and fixtures Leasehold imp ovements Total c ost Acc umulated depreciation and amortization 20 1 3 $ 7,580 22,71 6 29,736 423 60,455 (32,582) $ 7,484 1 9,640 27,205 423 54,752 (30,5 1 8) $ 27,873 $ 24,234 (Continued) 26. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 7 - TIME DEPOSITS At year end 201 4, stated maturities of time deposits were as follows: 201 5 201 6 201 7 20 1 8 20 1 9 Thereafter NOTE 8 - $ 462,274 49,61 0 24,300 1 2 ,926 1 2 ,31 0 265 $ 56:1.685 SECURITIES SOLD U N DER AGREEM ENTS TO REPURCHASE Securities sold under agreements to repurc hase consist of obligations of the Corporation to other parties. These arrangements are for terms of one year or less and are sec ured by investment sec urities. Suc h collateral is held by safekeeping agents o f the Corporation. Information concerning sec urities sold under agreements to repurc hase at year end is summarized as follows: 20 1 4 Balance at end of year Average daily balance during the year Average interest rate during the year M aximum month end balance during the year $ $ 4,428 $ 2 , 1 69 0 .0 1 % 4,428 $ 20 1 3 2,086 1 ,547 0.03% 3,71 5 The fair value of sec urities underlying these agreements totaled $2,059 and $4,205 at December 31 , 2 0 1 4 and 201 3. The Corporation had an additional $ 1 68,588 and $ 1 1 2,497 of sec urities that were available to be pledged at December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3. The Corporation pledged an additional $2, 708 in Jan uary 201 5 to secu re repurc hase agreements. N OTE 9 ADVANCES FRO M FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK - Outstanding advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank at Dec em ber 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 20 1 3 amounted to $ 1 44,534 and $46,000. At Dec ember 3 1 , 2014, m aturity dates ranged from January 1 2, 201 5 to April 30, 201 5, and all of the advances were at fixed rates ranging from 0 .27% to 2.86%. At Decem ber 3 1 , 201 3, m aturity dates ranged from Marc h 5, 2 0 1 4 to April 30, 201 5, and all of the advances were at fixed rates ranging from 0 . 34% to 2.86%. The Bank has a spec ific c ol lateral agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank in which the Bank pledges eligible assets including one to four fam ily residential mortgage loans, multifamily residential m ortgage loans and commerc ial real estate loans. The spec ific collateral pledged ranges from 1 25% to 1 75% of advance totals dependent on collateral type and other c riteria. Total eligible assets pledged at Dec em ber 3 1 , 201 4 and 20 1 3 amounted to $435,0 1 8 and $261 , 1 58. ( Continued) 27. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS Dec em ber 31 , 201 4 and 201 3 ( Dollars in thousands) NOTE 9 - ADVANCES FROM FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (Continued) At year end 201 4, scheduled princ ipal reductions on advanc es from the Federal Home Loan Bank were: $ 1 44.534 201 5 NOTE 1 0 - SU BORDINATED DEBENTURES During 2009 and 2010, the Corporation issued convertible subordinated debentures. The debentures are unsecured and pay interest semi-annually. The following table summarizes the issues: Date Issued June 1 5, 2009 October 30, 2009 January 28, 201 0 February 25, 20 1 0 December 31 , 201 3 Amount $ 6,750 2,050 1 ,250 1 .650 :l:1.ZQQ 201 4 Conversions September 30, 201 4 Redemption 1 ,750 1 ,050 1 ,000 1 50 $ 5,000 1 ,000 250 1 .500 $ 3 95Q $ 7,75Q $ Interest Rate 7.00% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% Maturity June 1 5, 201 6 October 30, 201 6 January 28, 201 7 February 25, 20 1 7 The subordinated debentures may be inc luded in Corporation's total risk-based capital (with c ertain limitations) under current regulatory guidelines and interpretations. On Marc h 25, 20 1 3, note holders c onverted $1 ,000 of notes to 488 shares of common stock and on October 1 5, 201 3, note holders c onverted $ 1 ,450 of notes to 61 8 shares of c om mon stoc k. On M arc h 1 5, 2014, note holders c onverted $3,050 of notes to 1 , 1 28 shares of common stoc k and on September 30, 201 4, note holders c onverted $900 of notes to 3 1 6 shares of c ommon stoc k. On September 30, 201 4 the Corporation elec ted to redeem the remaining debentures in the amount of $7, 750. U pon redemption, the note holders were able to convert their notes to shares of common stoc k of the Corporation at the fair value of the com mon stoc k at the date of c onversion. NOTE 1 1 - OTHER BORROWINGS The Corporation obtained a loan from a private investor in the amount of $20,000 during 20 1 3. The loan bears interest at a rate of 4% with interest and princ ipal due at a maturity date of April 1 5, 201 5. The Corporation obtained a second loan from the same private investor in the amount of $25,000 during 201 4. The second loan bears interest at a rate of 6% payable quarterly and has a maturity date of April 1 5, 2022. The loans are unsec ured and do not c ontain any debt c ovenant req uirements. (Continued) 28. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 12 - EMPLOYEE BEN EFIT PLANS The Bank has a trusteed contributory profit-sharing plan covering substantially all employees. All contributions to the plan are funded with the trustee and are made at the discretion of the Bank's Board of Directors. The Bank did not make a contribution to the plan for the year ended December 31 , 20 1 4 or 20 1 3. The Bank's profit-sharing plan also includes a 401 ( k) feature for the exclusive benefit of its employees. The 40 1 (k) feature is a voluntary benefit and participation is at the discretion of the employee. The Bank matches 50% of the employee contributions to a maximum of 6% of employee qualified earnings. For the years ended December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 20 1 3, these matching funds amounted to $725 and $678. The Corporation has an Associate Stock Ownership Plan (ASOP). All contributions to the plan are funded with a trustee and are at the discretion of the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Corporation's contributions and expense for the years ended December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 20 1 3 were $600 and $600. During the year ended December 31 , 201 4, 1 2 shares were withdrawn and during the year ended December 3 1 , 201 3, 1 0 shares of outstanding Corporation stock were purchased by the ASOP via a trading desk. As of December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 20 1 3, the ASOP held 1 1 ,930 and 1 1 ,942 shares of the Corporation's stock all of wh ich are allocated to employees. U pon distribution of shares to a participant, the participant has the right to require the Corporation to purchase shares at the most recent appraised value in accordance with the terms and conditions of the plan. The fair value of the shares held by the ASOP approximated $36,995 and $32, 1 60 at Decem ber 31 , 20 1 4 and 20 1 3. NOTE 1 3 - INCOME TAXES The provision for i ncome tax expense consists of the following: 20 1 4 Federal Current Deferred $ State Current Deferred 307 1 3,932 1 4,239 20 1 3 $ 1 59 3,52 1 3,680 $ jZ9j9 (8,730) 22,298 1 3, 568 (427) 4,332 3,905 $ 1 7,473 (Continued) 29. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 3 - INCOME TAXES (Continued) The components of the. net deferred tax assets recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31 were as follows: 20 1 3 201 4 Deferred tax assets: Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale OTTI on investment securities Allowance for loan losses Nonaccrual loan and security i nterest Deferred compensation liability Deferred loan fees Fixed asset depreciation Retirement benefits liability Other real estate owned State net operating loss carryforward Other Deferred tax liabilities: Net unrealized gain on securities available for sale Prepaid assets Stock dividends Mortgage servicing rights Other $ Net deferred tax assets 1 0,771 479 1 , 1 71 1 , 123 1 219 63 973 1 88 1 4,988 2,096 1 4,871 9,907 2 , 1 59 1 , 1 07 957 290 223 1 , 1 39 1 , 1 22 334 34,205 (402) (980) (225) (888) (43) {2,538) (796) (229) (736) {43) {1,804) $ $ :!2.45Q $ 32,4Q:l At December 3 1 , 2014, the corporation has an Indiana net operating loss carryforward of approximately $1 8. 7 m il lion which expires 2028 and an Illinois net operating loss carryforward of approximately $1 .2 m illion which expires 2025. The Corporation evaluated its deferred tax asset at year end 20 1 4 and has concluded that it is more likely than not that it will be realized. The Corporation expects to have taxable income in the future such that the deferred tax asset will be realized. Therefore, no valuation allowance is required. The difference between the provision for income tax expense shown on the consolidated statements of income and amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% to income before income tax expense is as follows: 201 4 201 3 Income taxes com puted at statutory federal income tax rate I ncrease (decrease) i n taxes resulting from : Tax-exempt interest income Bank owned life insurance Captive insurance income not subject to tax State income tax, net of federal income tax Change in unrecognized tax benefits Tax credits Other $ 1 6,875 $ (773) (2 1 2 ) ( 1 05) 2,538 1 18 ( 1 38) 307 (731 ) ( 1 90) (391 ) 2,392 38 ( 1 38) 64 $ 1 7,91 9 1 5,738 $ :!7.4Z3 (Continued) 30. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSID IARIES N OTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 13 - INCOME TAXES (Continued) Included in accrued interest payable and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets at December 3 1 , 201 4 and 20 1 3, was an income tax contingency reserve in the amount of $843 and $805, respectively, related to uncertain m atters from income tax returns filed in prior years. The Corporation does not expect a significant change in unrecognized tax benefits i n the next twelve months .The total amount of interest and penalties recorded in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31 , 20 1 4 and 20 1 3 was $29 and $26, and the am ount accrued for interest and penalties at December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3 were $ 1 49 and $ 1 20, respectively. The Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of the State of Indiana and various other states. The Corporation is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 201 0. NOTE 14 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Certain directors and executive officers of the Corporation and the Bank, as well as companies and partnerships with which they are affiliated, are customers of the Bank in the ordinary course of business. At December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3, the outstanding loans to directors, executive officers and their interests amounted to $33,042 and $32,51 5. In addition, there are related parties that have ownership interests in certain assets which are leased on a long-term basis by the Bank. These lease commitments are included in Note 1 5. These include two of the Bank's branch buildings and land adjacent to one branch. The Bank entered into current lease arrangements in December of 2005, October of 201 2 and March of 20 1 3. The terms of the leases are ten years, five years and five years, respectively, with options to renew, and total monthly payments (which adjust annually) of $28 as of year end 201 4. The Bank also entered into a lease for the Operations Center i n March of 2008 with certain related parties. The term of this lease is ten years, with an option to renew for an additional four periods of ten years each and monthly payments (which will adjust after five years) of $20 1 as of year end 2014. The aggregate rent expense under all related party leases was $2, 750 in 20 1 4 and $2 ,586 in 20 1 3. NOTE 1 5 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Bank leases twenty-six of its branch offices, five ATM locations and four other properties under lease agreements which expire between May 3 1 , 20 1 5 and June 30, 2023, and require various minimum annual rentals. The total future minimum rental commitments at Decem ber 3 1 , 2014, including the related party leases reported above, u nder the leases are $1 1 ,892 and are payable as follows: 201 5 $3,68 1 ; 20 1 6 - $3, 1 77; 201 7 - $3,000; 20 1 8 - $1 , 598; 20 1 9 - $232 and thereafter $204. The total rental expense amounted to $3, 7 1 9 and $3, 7 1 4 for the years ended December 3 1 , 201 4 and 20 1 3. The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to make loans, revolving lines of credit and standby letters of credit. The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party for these financial instruments is represented by the contractual amount of the com m itments. The Bank follows the same credit policy to make such com mitments as it uses for on-balance-sheet items. (Continued) 31 . FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 5 · COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Contin ued ) A summary of the notional or contractual amounts of financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk at year end follows: Commitments to extend credit Revolving lines of credit Standby letters of credit $ 3,855 41 9,351 1 6,788 $ 3,697 422 , 1 0 1 1 7,233 Since many commitments to make loans expire without being used , the amount does not necessarily represent future cash commitments. Collateral obtained upon exercise of the commitment is determined using management's credit evaluation of the borrower and may include real estate, vehicles, business assets, deposits, and other items. Risk of loss is limited to the contractual amount of the financial instruments. There are various contingent liabi lities that are not reflected in the financial statements, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. I n the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the Corporation's financial condition or results of operations. NOTE 16 · FAIR VALUE Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The standard describes three levels of i nputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 : Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date. Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as q uoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3: Significant u nobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The Corporation used the following methods and assumptions to estimate fair value: M utual Fund Investment: The fair value of mutual fund investments are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized security exchanges (Level 1 inputs). Securities: The fair values of securities available for sale, other than trust preferred securities, are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a m athematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). (Contin ued) 32. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES N OTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 16 - FAIR VALUE (Continued} The Corporation's investment in trust preferred securities (TPS) which were issued by financial institutions and insurance companies were historically priced using Level 2 inputs. However, the decline in the level of market activity and observable inputs in this class of investments has been significant and resulted in unreliable external pricing. Broker pricing and bid/ask spreads, when available, vary widely and the once active market has become comparatively inactive. Consequently, while fair value estimates derived from Level 2 sources were considered by management in estimating the fair value of the TPS investments, management also relied upon independent third party estimates for fair value based upon Level 3 inputs and considers these securities Level 3 valued assets. The fair value of trust preferred securities (TPS) for the year ended 201 3 was determined using independent third party information and an internal model developed by the Corporation. For 201 3 , four independent third parties provided fair market values for TPS. Three of the parties provided fair market value estimates for all of the TPS using Level 2 inputs. The other party provided fair market value estimates for all TPS using Level 3 inputs. The Level 3 fair value estimates were based on a discounted cash flow analysis which included considerations for deferrals within each collateral pool, expectations for future losses, and the util ization of discount rates that represented market rates inclusive of liquidity discounts. Management used the Level 3 fair market value estimates and a matrix model developed by the Corporation to estimate a Level 3 fair value for the rem aining portion of the TPS portfolio. The matrix model used the Level 3 fa ir market values provided by the independent third party as reference prices and adjusted for differences in ratings, collateral coverage, expectations of loss and yield to estimate Level 3 fair market values for the remaining portion of the TPS portfolio. The Level 2 and Level 3 fai r market value estimates were each weighted n inety percent and ten percent, respectively for 20 1 3. The assumptions used to determine fa ir value estimates for TPS are subject to significant change in the near term as new information becomes known about the ability of the underlying debt issuers to repay their debt obligations collateralizing the TPS, and as market conditions and potential i nvestor i nterest in these types of long-term investments change. Derivatives: The fair value of derivative financial instruments is based on derivative valuation models using market data inputs as of the valuation date. (Level 2 ). Impaired Loans: At the time a loan is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value. I mpaired loans carried at fair value generally receive specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses. For collateral dependent loans, fair value is com monly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for d ifferences between the com parable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral m ay be valued using an appraisal, net book (Continued) 33. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 16 - FAIR VALUE (Continued) value per the borrower's financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management's historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management's expertise and knowledge of the client and client's business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly. Other Real Estate Owned: Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the i ndependent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually sig nificant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determ in ing fair value. Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and l icenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, a mem ber of the Credit Department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. After the review of the appraisal, the Company typically applies a discount for liquidation and other considerations. Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below: Carrying Value Financial Assets: Securities available-for-sale: US government sponsored agencies States and political subdivisions Mortgage-backed - residential Collateralized mortgage obligations Mutual fund investments $ Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014 Using: Significant Quoted Prices in Significant Other U nobservable Active Markets for Observable Identical Assets Inputs Inputs (Level 3) (Level 2) (Level 1) 601 1 40,967 1 1 ,893 68,059 10 953 $ $ 601 1 40,967 1 1 ,893 68,059 $ 221 520 $ 1 0 953 Total securities available-for-sale $ 2324Z3 $ I nterest rate swaps - assets $ 7,499 $ $ 7,499 $ Financial Liabilities: I nterest rate swaps - liabilities $ 7,499 $ $ 7,499 $ jQ953 (Continued) 34. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 20 1 3 ( Dollars in thousands) NOTE 16 - FAIR VALUE (Continued) Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013 Using: Significant Quoted Prices in Other Significant U nobservable Active Markets for Observable Inputs Identical Assets Inputs (Level 11 (Level 21 (Level 3) Carrying Value Financial Assets: Securities available-for-sale: Mutual Fund Investments States and political subdivisions Mortgage-backed - residential Collateralized mortgage obligations Trust preferred securities Total securities available-for-sale Interest rate swaps - assets Financial Liabilities: Interest rate swaps - liabilities $ $ 1 0,847 $ $ 1 27,931 1 ,696 2 1 , 226 28 654 1 27,931 1 ,696 2 1 ,226 28 654 $ 150853 $ $ $ 49 $ $ $ 49 $ $ 1Z95QZ $ $ 49 $ 49 1Q84Z 28654 The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the years ended Decem ber 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 2013: Trust Preferred Securities Available for Sale Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at January 1 , 201 3 Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized): Included in earnings - rea l ized Included in other comprehensive income Principal payments Proceeds from sale of TPS Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at December 3 1 , 201 3 Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized): I ncluded in earnings - realized Included in other comprehensive income Principal payments Proceeds from sale of TPS Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 $ 1 6,956 Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at December 3 1 , 201 4 $ 2 , 040 1 9,529 (2,41 3) (7,458) 28,654 4,51 2 5,484 (37 1 ) (38,279) (Continued) 35. 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AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 16 - FAIR VALUE (Continued) Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below: Carrying Value Impaired loans - Commercial real estate Other real estate owned - Commercial real estate $ 3,158 $ $ $ $ 7,008 3,158 867 867 Carrying Value Impaired loans - Commercial real estate Other real estate owned - Commercial real estate Fair Value Measurements at December 31. 2014 Using: Significant Significant Other Quoted Prices in U nobservable Observable Active Markets fo r Inputs I nputs Identical Assets (Level 3) (Level 2) (Level 1) Fair Value Measurements at December 31. 2013 Using: Significant Significant Other Quoted Prices in Unobservable Observable Active Markets for Inputs Inputs Identical Assets (Level 3) (Level 2) (Level 1) $ 3,056 $ $ 7,008 3,056 Impaired loans with specific loss allocations, which are secured primarily by commercial real estate, and which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a principal balance of $4,5 1 3, with a valuation allowance of $1 ,355 at December 3 1 , 20 1 4, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $1 89 for the year ended December 3 1 , 2 0 1 4 . At Decem ber 3 1 , 20 1 3, i mpaired loans with specific loss allocations, had a principal balance of $1 0,01 7, with a valuation allowance of $3,009 at December 3 1 , 20 1 3, resulting in an additional provision for loan losses of $692 for the year ended December 31 , 201 3 . Other real estate owned, which is secured primarily by commercial real estate properties, is measured at the lower of cost of carrying or fair value less costs to sell, had a carrying amount of $867, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $ 1 , 032, net of a valuation allowance of $ 1 65 at December 3 1 , 201 4, resulting in a write-down of $1 5 for the year ending December 3 1 , 2014. At December 3 1 , 20 1 3, other real estate owned had a carrying amount of $3,056, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $5,932, net of a valuation allowance of $2 ,876 at December 3 1 , 201 3, resulting in a write-down of $642 for the year ending Decem ber 3 1 , 20 1 3. (Continued) 36. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES N OTES TO CONSOLIDATED FI NANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3 (Dollars i n thousands) NOTE 16 - FAI R VALUE ( Continued) The following table presents quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 3 1 , 201 3: Fair value December 31, 2013 Trust Preferred Securities $ 28,654 Valuation Technique(s) Discounted cash flow Unobservable lnput(s) Collateral default rate Recovery probability Range (Weighted Average) 0.03-100.0% (0.5%) 0-100.0%(21.8%) The following table presents quantitative information about level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31 , 20 1 4 and 201 3: Fair value December 31, 2014 I mpaired loans Other real estate owned Other real estate owned Unobservable lnput{s} Range (Weighted Average} $ 3,158 Sales comparison approach 0-40.0% (27.3%) Adjustment for differences between the comparable sales Capitalization rate 0-6.0% (6.0%) 0-100.0% (32.9%) Discounts for collection issues and changes in market conditions $ 867 Sales comparison approach Discounts fo r changes in market conditions Fair value December 31, 2013 I mpaired loans Valuation Technique(s) $ $ 7,008 3,056 Valuation Technique{s} Sales comparison approach Sales comparison approach Unobservable lnput{s} Adjustment for differences between the comparable sales Capitalization rate Discounts for collection issues and changes in market conditions Discounts fo r changes in market conditions 0-46.0% (8.8%) Range (Weighted Average} 0-28.0% (12.8%) 0-13.0% (10.1%) 0-33.0% (15.0%) 0-40.0% (7.9%) (Continued) 37. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED F INANC IAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 16 · FAIR VALUE (Continued) Fair Values of Financial Instruments: The carrying amount and estimated fair values of financial instruments at year end were as follows: 2 0 13 2014 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Securities available for sale Repurchase agreement investments Mutual fund investment FHLB stock Loans and mortgage loans held for sale, net of allowance for loan losses Accrued interest receivable Interest rate swaps Financial liabilities: Deposits Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Advances from FHLB Subordinated debentures Other borrowings Accrued interest payable Interest rate swaps $ 116,217 221,520 30,000 10,953 9,100 $ 2,244, 847 7,006 7,499 116,217 221,520 30,000 10,953 n/a 2,293,070 7,006 7,499 Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount $ 117,278 179,507 $ 117,278 179,507 1 0,847 7,987 1 0,847 n/a 1,923,526 6,500 49 1,938,317 6,500 49 $ (2,229,972) $ (2,176,750) $ (2,01 4,330) $ (1,981,286) (4,428) (144,534) (4,428) (144,581) (45,000) (1,885) (7,499) (45,000) (1,885) (7,499) (2,086) (46,000) (11,700) (20,000) (963) (49) (2,086) (46,406) (11,621) (19,997) (963) (49) The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value not previously described are as follows: Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable and payable, repurchase agreement investments, mutual fund investments, demand deposits, short-term debt, and variable rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. For fixed rate loans or deposits and for variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk without considering widening credit spreads due to market illiquidity. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability. The fair value of off-balance-sheet items is not considered material and, therefore, is not presented in the above table. NOTE 1 7 · REGULATORY MATTERS The Corporation and Bank are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and, for the Bank, prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, l iabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors, and the regulators can lower classifications in certain cases. Fai lure to meet various capital requirements can initiate regulatory action that could have a direct material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Management believes as of December 31 , 2014, the Corporation and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. (Continued) 38. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATE D FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 7 - REGU LATORY MATTERS (continued) The Bank's prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications, including well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized , although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If only adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and plans for capital restoration are requ ired. At year end, the Corporation and Bank's actual capital levels and minimum required levels were: Minimum Required For Capital Adeguac Puq;ioses Amount Ratio Actual 2014 Total capital (to risk weighted assets) Consolidated Bank Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) Consolidated Bank Tier 1 capital (to average total assets) Consolidated Bank 201 3 Total capital (to risk weighted assets) Consolidated Bank Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) Consolidated Bank Tier 1 capital (to average total assets) Consolidated Bank Minimum Required To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Regulations Amount Ratio Amount Ratio $ 275,678 $ 31 9,987 1 2.68% 1 4.72% $ 1 73,970 $ 1 73,901 8.00% 8.00% N/A $ 21 7,376 N/A 1 0.00% $ 248,502 $ 292 ,81 1 1 1 .43% 1 3.47% $ $ 86,985 86,951 4.00% 4.00% N/A $ 1 30 ,426 N/A 6.00% $ 248,502 $ 292,81 1 9.49% 1 1 . 1 8% $ 1 04,738 $ 1 04,738 4.00% 4.00% N/A $ 1 30,923 N/A 5.00% $ 251 ,628 $ 277,564 1 2.26% 1 3.53% $ 1 64, 1 86 $ 1 64, 1 34 8.00% 8.00% N/A $ 205 , 1 67 N/A 1 0.00% $ 220,842 $ 252,038 1 0.76% 1 2.28% $ $ 82,093 82,067 4.00% 4.00% N/A $ 1 23 , 1 00 N/A 6.00% $ 220,842 $ 252,038 9.56% 1 0.91 % $ $ 92,421 92,421 4.00% 4.00% N/A $ 1 1 5,526 N/A 5.00% At year-end 20 1 4 and 20 1 3, the most recent regulatory notifications categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that m anagement believes have changed the institution's category. NOTE 1 8 - DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL I NSTRUMENTS The Corporation enters into derivative instruments for the benefit of its customers. The notional amounts of these customer derivative instruments and the offsetting counterparty derivative instruments were $223.9 m illion and $223.9 m il lion , respectively, at December 3 1 , 201 4, and 1 93.8 million and $1 93.8 million, respectively, at December 3 1 , 201 3. These d erivative contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting. These instruments include interest rate swaps. Commonly, the Corporation will economically hedge significant exposures related to these derivative contracts entered into for the benefit of customers by entering into offsetting contracts with approved, reputable, independent counterparties with substantially match ing terms. (Continued) 39. FIRST BANCSHARES, I NC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 8 - DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRU MENTS (continued) Credit risk arises from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Corporation's exposure is limited to the replacement value of the contracts rather than the notional, principal or contract amounts. There are provisions in our agreements with the counterparties that allow for certain unsecured credit exposure up to an agreed threshold. Exposures in excess of the agreed thresholds are collateralized. In addition, the Corporation minimizes credit risk through credit approvals, limits, and monitoring procedures. The following table reflects the fair value hedges included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 3 1 : 20 1 3 20 1 4 Fair Fair Notional Notional Value Amount Value Amount Included in other assets: Interest rate swaps $ 223,875 $ 7,499 $ 1 93,790 $ 49 Included in liabilities: Interest rate swaps $ 223,875 $ 7,499 $ 1 93,790 $ 49 The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Income for the twelve months ended December 31 , 2 0 1 4 and 201 3 are as follows: Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized on Derivative 201 4 2013 Interest rate swaps: Included in other income $ 859 $ 1 ,420 (Continued) 40. FIRST BANCSHARES , INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS Decem ber 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 201 3 ( Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 9 - PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Condensed financial statements for First Bancshares, Inc. ( parent company only) follow: CON DENSED BALANCE SHEETS December 3 1 , 201 4 and 201 3 2013 201 4 ASSETS Cash Investment in Centier Bank and CRM, LLC $ Total assets LIABILITIES Subordinated debentures Other borrowings Accrued interest payable and other liabilities Total liabilities 230 295,222 $ 1 08 252,703 295,452 $ 252,81 1 45,000 1 ,206 46,206 1 1 ,700 20,000 1 54 3 1 ,854 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock Capital surplus Retained earnings Accumulated ·other comprehensive loss, net Total stockholders' equ ity 111 1 4,973 233,41 8 744 249,246 1 09 1 1 ,046 21 3,035 (3,233) 220,957 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 295.452 $ 252.81 1 201 4 20 1 3 $ $ CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years ended December 3 1 , 20 1 4 and 20 1 3 Dividend income Interest expense on subordinated debentures and borrowings Other operating expenses Income before equity in undistributed net income of Centier Bank and C RM, LLC Equity in u ndistributed net income of Centier Bank and CRM , LLC Income tax (benefits) $ 9,786 ( 1 ,692) (50) $ 8,044 6,269 2 1 , 541 20,822 (71 0) 3Q,295 Net income 7,286 (969) (48) (403) $ 27,491 (Continued) 41 . FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED F INANCIAL STATEM ENTS December 31 , 201 4 and 201 3 (Dollars in thousands) NOTE 1 9 - PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) CONDENSED STATEM ENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years ended December 3 1 , 201 4 and 20 1 3 201 3 201 4 Cash flows from operating activities Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries Increase (decrease) in other l iabilities Net cash from operating activities $ Cash flows from investing activities Investment in Centier Bank Investment in CRM, LLC Net cash from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from borrowings Payments for conversion of subordinated debentures Cash d ividends paid Net cash from financing activities 30,295 $ 2 7,494 (21 , 541 ) 1,052 9,806 (20,822) (2 1 ) 6,651 ( 1 7,000) (1 7,000) (20 ,000) (250) (20,2 50) 25,000 (7,772) (9,9 1 2 ) 7 316 20,000 (6) (6,527) 1 3.467 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 1 22 ( 1 32 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 1 08 240 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year $ 230 $ 1Q8 42. FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y REPORT ITEM #2a ORGANIZATION CHART 12131114 CENTIER RISK llAHAGEMENT 101 COH'\lth'"'t()\ CE:\TER ;JRr\."E SU:-fE!Sj ... LASV E:GAS. NEV.-.& STATt Of IH TIOt.I . NEVM'M. 100% CENTIER BAHK 1600°119TH STREET WHITING, IN 4639<1 •r•CO PORAllOh •INOIAr..A lfArf OWNS 100% 1%nonm1n Ing member Results: A list of branches for your holding company: FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. (1204560) of WHITING, IN. The data are as of 12/31/2014. Data reflects information that was received and processed through 07/06/2015. Reconciliation and Verification Steps 1. In the Data Action column of each branch row, enter one or more of the actions specified below. 2. If required, enter the date in the Effective Date column. Actions OK: If the branch information is correct, enter 'OK' in the Data Action column. 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Data Action Effective Date OK OK OK OK Branch Service Type Branch ID_RSSD* Full Service (Head Office) 783648 Full Service 4720481 Full Service 4377595 Full Service 4512350 Street Address 1500 119TH STREET 568 EAST CARMEL DRIVE 11611 MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 175 9704 LINCOLN PLAZA CENTER City WHITING CARMEL CARMEL CEDAR LAKE State IN IN IN IN Zip Code 46394 46032 46032 46303 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Popular Name CENTIER BANK CARMEL DRIVE BRANCH CARMEL OFFICE CEDAR LAKE STRACKS BRANCH 103 BROADWAY‐CHESTERTON 2423368 DOWNTOWN BRANCH 2423386 1600 SOUTH CALUMET ROAD BRANCH 2315968 CHESTERTON BRANCH 3501302 COURT STREET BRANCH 156541 CROWN POINT OFFICE 3719901 CROWN POINT STRACKS BRANCH 2108889 FRANCISCAN DRIVE BRANCH 2109886 MAIN STREET BRANCH 2093033 SCHEREVILLE EAST 2109877 WINIFIELD BRANCH 2094795 DYER BRANCH 3501281 EAST CHICAGO BRANCH 4763853 ELKHART BRANCH CHESTERTON CHESTERTON CHESTERTON CROWN POINT CROWN POINT CROWN POINT CROWN POINT CROWN POINT CROWN POINT CROWN POINT DYER EAST CHICAGO ELKHART IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service 4049333 3719910 3909551 3501115 2096959 4285551 4529040 3501094 2096294 3501432 3501142 3501218 4029139 103 BROADWAY 1600 SOUTH CALUMET ROAD 104 GRANT STREET 1501 SOUTH COURT STREET 117 EAST JOLIET STREET 10851 BROADWAY 200 FRANCISCAN ROAD 1276 NORTH MAIN 5191 WEST LINCOLN HIGHWAY 8020 EAST 109TH 1121 SHELFIELD AVENUE 720 WEST 145TH STREET 303 COUNTY ROAD 17 9921 DUPOINT CIRCLE DRIVE WEST SUITE 110 4883 BROADWAY 1326 BROADWAY 650 SOUTH LAKE STREET 500 NORTH BROAD STREET 5433 HOHMAN AVENUE 2635 169TH STREET 9102 INDIANAPOLIS BOULEVARD ROUTE 41 AND 45TH AVENUE 433 MAIN STREET 7760 EAST 37TH AVENUE 73 PINE LAKE AVENUE 323 COLUMBIA STREET SUITE 1A FORT WAYNE GARY GARY GARY GRIFFITH HAMMOND HAMMOND HIGHLAND HIGHLAND HOBART HOBART LA PORTE LAFAYETTE OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Full Service Full Service Limited Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service 4801960 LAFAYETTE SOUTH 125042 LOWELL BRANCH 3719929 LOWELL EXPRESS OFFICE 2108683 MERRILLVILLE OFFICE 2872911 MERRILLVILLE ULTRA BRANCH 3501414 SOUTHLAKE OFFICE 4049043 MISHAWAKA OFFICE 3501197 MUNSTER BRANCH 3719938 PLYMOUTH OAK BRANCH 2473831 PORTAGE BRANCH 2329170 TOWN AND COUNTRY BRANCH 3501160 ST. JOHN BRANCH 1921 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY SOUTH 1914 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE 221 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE 8310 BROADWAY 6001 BROADWAY 3198 EAST 81ST STREET 255 EAST DAY ROAD 9716 WHITE OAK AVENUE 537 NORTH OAK ROAD 3220 WILLOW CREEK ROAD 6046 CENTRAL AVENUE 9151 WICKER AVENUE LAFAYETTE LOWELL LOWELL MERRILLVILLE MERRILLVILLE MERRILLVILLE MISHAWAKA MUNSTER PLYMOUTH PORTAGE PORTAGE SAINT JOHN FORT WAYNE OFFICE GARY ‐ GLEN PARK BRANCH GARY ‐ MIDTOWN BRANCH GARY ‐ MILLER BRANCH GRIFFITH BRANCH HAMMOND HOHMAN AVENUE BRANCH HAMMOND VANTIL'S HIGHLAND ‐ MARTHA BRANCH HIGHLAND BRANCH HOBART DOWNTOWN BRANCH HOBART STRACKS BRANCH LA PORTE BRANCH LAFAYETTE OFFICE County LAKE HAMILTON HAMILTON LAKE Country FDIC UNINUM* Office Number* UNITED STATES 8136 0 UNITED STATES Not Required Not Required UNITED STATES 541125 62 UNITED STATES 539316 59 Head Office Head Office ID_RSSD* Comments CENTIER BANK 783648 CENTIER BANK 783648 CENTIER BANK 783648 CENTIER BANK 783648 46304 PORTER 46304 PORTER 46304 PORTER 46307 LAKE 46307 LAKE 46307 LAKE 46307‐489LAKE 46307‐278LAKE 46307 LAKE 46307 LAKE 46311‐109LAKE 46312 LAKE 46516 ELKHART UNITED STATES 42508 UNITED STATES 276750 UNITED STATES 228037 UNITED STATES 441081 UNITED STATES 2842 UNITED STATES 451893 UNITED STATES 203053 UNITED STATES 203051 UNITED STATES 228032 UNITED STATES 203052 UNITED STATES 228031 UNITED STATES 534080 UNITED STATES Not Required Not Required 18 19 17 43 5 48 10 8 3 9 2 57 CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN 46825 ALLEN 46409 LAKE 46407 LAKE 46403 LAKE 46319‐229LAKE 46320 LAKE 46323 LAKE 46322 LAKE 46322 LAKE 46342 LAKE 46342 LAKE 46350 LA PORTE 47901 TIPPECANOE UNITED STATES 506077 UNITED STATES 463556 UNITED STATES 478852 UNITED STATES 419653 UNITED STATES 228033 UNITED STATES 519097 UNITED STATES Not Required Not Required UNITED STATES 441971 UNITED STATES 228030 UNITED STATES 357251 UNITED STATES 228050 UNITED STATES 432878 UNITED STATES 511678 52 50 51 37 4 56 CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN 47909 46356 46356 46410 46410 46410 46545 46321 46563 46368 46368 46373 UNITED STATES Not Required Not Required CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES 15697 11 CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES Not Required Not Required CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES 203050 7 CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES 228048 30 CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES 423186 39 CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES 506078 53 CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES 358971 35 CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES 445625 46 CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES 228044 26 CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES 228042 24 CENTIER BANK UNITED STATES 357252 34 CENTIER BANK 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 TIPPECANOE LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE ST JOSEPH LAKE MARSHALL PORTER PORTER LAKE 45 1 33 32 41 55 OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service Full Service 3719947 2423407 3501450 2100874 2103697 2473822 3501375 2423434 4763871 4720472 3501348 ST. JOHN STRACKS BRANCH 3303 PINES VILLAGE CIRCLE BRANCH CALUMET AVENUE BRANCH LINCOLNWAY BRANCH NORTH CALUMET AVENUE BRANCH SOUTH HAVEN OFFICE VALPO EAST OFFICE VALPO SOUTH BRANCH WEST LAFAYETTE BRANCH WEST LAFAYETTE MEIJER BRANCH STRACKS ‐ WHITING BRANCH 9825 WICKER AVENUE 3303 PINES VILLAGE CIRCLE 1605 CALUMET AVENUE 150 LINCOLNWAY 1802 NORTH CALUMET AVENUE 390 WEST US HIGHWAY 6 2707 LAPORTE AVENUE 360 MORTHLAND DRIVE 1020A SAGAMORE PARK CENTRE 2636 US 52(SAGAMORE PARKWAY) 1836 CALUMET AVENUE SAINT JOHN VALPARAISO VALPARAISO VALPARAISO VALPARAISO VALPARAISO VALPARAISO VALPARAISO WEST LAFAYETTE WEST LAFAYETTE WHITING IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN 46373 LAKE 46383 PORTER 46383 PORTER 46383 PORTER 46383‐313PORTER 46385 PORTER 46383 PORTER 46383 PORTER 47906 TIPPECANOE 47906 TIPPECANOE 46394 LAKE UNITED STATES 450836 47 UNITED STATES 228039 21 UNITED STATES 228045 27 UNITED STATES 228034 12 UNITED STATES 228035 13 UNITED STATES 228043 25 UNITED STATES 433299 42 UNITED STATES 540409 61 UNITED STATES Not Required Not Required UNITED STATES Not Required Not Required UNITED STATES 228046 28 CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK CENTIER BANK 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 783648 FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. F R V-6 ITEM2b Item 2b was updated on the http://structurelists.federalreserve.gov/ website g And e-mailed to BranchReview@chi.frb.or NAME AND ADDRESS # OF SHARES PERCENT SCHRAGE/HINSHAW FAMILY PATRICIA HINSHAW JOSEPH (n/k/a Patricia Burgess) 22,704.5 20.525% MICHAEL E. SCHRAGE 13,417.5 12.1 29% LAURA (SCHRAGE) CAMPBELL 10.1 1 5 0 9.144% JILL R SCHRAGE 9.398.0 8.496% STEPHANIE SCHRAGE 7,930.0 7.169% MELISSA (SCHRAGE) CONTRUCCI 7,567.0 6.841% SCOTT HINSHAW 3.872.0 3.500% KIMBERLY (HINSHAW) THARIN 3,872.0 3.500% MARK HINSHAW C/O CENTIER BANK 3,872.0 3.500% 82,748.0 74.805% 1 1 ,930.0 10.785% 600 EAST 84TH AVENUE MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 USA THE FIRST COMPANY TRUST DEPT HOLDS 401(k) & ESOP SHS CIO CENTIER BANK 600 EAST 84TH AVENUE MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 USA FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM #4 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 12131114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND STA TE/COUNTRY): Patricia Hinshaw Joseph (n/k/a Patricia B u rgess) c/o Centier Bank 600 E. 841h Ave n ue Merrillville, I ndiana 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: Housewife (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: None (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director 970 1 Corporation - (c) OTHER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: None (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VOTING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VO TE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: 2 2 ,704 . 5 shares common = 20 . 525% (b) ALL S UBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: None (c) OTHER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS OIS VOTING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: N one FRY-6-1 O.doc FIRS T BANCSHA RES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT I TEM #4 DIREC TORS A ND OFFICERS 1 213 1114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTR Y) : Michael E . Sch rage c/o Centier B a n k 600 E . 841h Ave n u e Merri l lville, I nd i a n a 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: Centier B a n k - P resident (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Di rector/C h a i rm a n/President (b) A LL S UBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: D irector/C h a i r m a n/President - Centier B a n k Director/Chairma n/President - 970 1 Corporation (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PA R TNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: O P C E N , LLC (4) NUMBER OF SHARES A ND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VO TING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VO TE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: 1 3 , 4 1 7 . 5 s h a res com m on = 1 2 . 1 29% (b) ALL SUBSIDIA RIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: None (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF SECURITIES 25 PERCENT O R MORE O F I TS O!S VO TING OR PROPOR TIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP A RE HELD: O P C E N , LLC - partners h ip i nterest - 49% F R Y -6-9. doc FIRS T BANCSHA RES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM #14 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 12131114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTRY): Michael R . Barker clo Centier Bank 600 E. 841h Avenue Merri llville, I ndiana 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: C PA (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (b) A LL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director - Centier Bank (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIREC TOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: I nd iana C PA Society (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VO TING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VOTE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: 25 shares com mon (n/o I RA Rollover) = 0 . 023% (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: -0- shares (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS O/S VO TING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: None FIRS T BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM ##4 DIREC TORS AND OFFICERS 1213 1114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTRY): Timothy A. Brust clo Centier Bank 600 E. 841 h Aven ue Merrillville, I nd iana 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: Commercial Rea l Estate B roker (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director - Centier Bank (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING A S DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Wille Stiener & B rust, I nc. ( P resident) Taltree Arboretum &Gardens (Board Director) Reg ional Development Corporation (Board Director and Secretary) (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTAGE OF EA CH CLASS OF VO TING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VOTE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: -0- shares (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: -0- shares (c) OTHER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS OIS VOTING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: Wille Stiener & Brust, I n c . ( P resident/45% ownership) FIRS T BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM '#4. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 1 213 1114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTRY): M ichael D . Cahill c/o Centier Bank 600 E . s4th Avenue Merrillville, I ndiana 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: P resident/C EO, P hysicians Hea lth Plan of Northern Ind iana, I nc. (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: AWS Foundation , I nc . (Director) A.W. H old ings, LLC (Director) Physicians Health Plan of N orthern Indiana, I nc. (Executive Officer) AWS Foundation , I nc. (Executive Officer, i nterim C EO) (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VO TING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VOTE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: None (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: None (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS O/S VOTING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: None FIRS T BANCSHA RES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM #4 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 1213 1114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTRY): Jennifer Callison c/o Centier Bank 600 E . 841 h Avenue Merril lville, I nd i a n a 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA T/ON: Residential Rea l Estate (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: D irector - Centier Bank (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VOTING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VOTE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: -0- shares (b) A LL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: -0- shares (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS O/S VO TING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: M i ke Thomas Associates/F . C . Tucker Callison-Thomas I nvestments , LLC Sauer Call ison Thomas , LLC FIRST BANCSHA RES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM #4 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 12131114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTRY): M ichael A. Carty c/o Centier Bank 600 E . 841 h Ave n ue Merrillville, I nd ia n a 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA T/ON: Reti red (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director - Centier Bank (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: None (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VO TING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VO TE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: 2 5 shares common = 0 . 023% (n/o I RA) (b) ALL S UBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: -0- shares (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS O/S VO TING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: None FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM tu DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 12131114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUN TRY): Timothy E . Healy c/o Centier Bank 600 E. 84 1h Aven ue Merri llville, I nd iana 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: Real Estate Developer (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Di rector (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Di rector - Centier Bank (c) OTHER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: C lybourne NW Partners LP et a l . (see attached) (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EACH CLASS OF VO TING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VO TE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: 63 shares common = 0 . 057% (r/i/n/o spouse) (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: -0- shares (c) OTHER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS O/S VO TING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: C lybo u rne NW Partners L P I n n ovation Center H o lladay NW Tax Sale Partners 25% 30% 3 5 . 08% FIRS T BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM #4 DIREC TORS AND OFFICERS 12131114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTRY): Terry A . Larson c/o Centier Bank 600 E . 841h Avenue Merri llville, I ndiana 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: Engineer (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director - Centier Bank (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Larson-Da n ielson Construction C o . , Inc. Viking Development, LLC N orthman P roperties, LLC G reater LaPorte Economic Development Corporation - Director 39 North Conserva ncy D istrict - Director, Vice Chair LaPorte Economic Advancement Foundation - Director LaPorte Com m u n ity Development Partners h i p , LLC - Director (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VOTING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VOTE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: 1 00 shares - 0 . 090% (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: -0- shares (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS O/S VO TING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: Larson-Dan ielson Construction Co. , I nc. - 2 5 % Viking Development, L L C 2 5 % N o rthman P roperties , L L C 2 5 % - - FRY-6-5.doc FIRS T BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM '114 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 12131114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTRY): M ichael R. Leep, Sr. c/o Centier Ban k 600 E . s4 t h Avenue Merrillville, I ndiana 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: P resident - G u rley Leep Automotive G roup (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director - Centier Bank (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: See attached list of busi ness i nterests (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTAGE OF EA CH CLASS OF VO TING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VOTE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: 277 shares com mon = 0 . 2 50% (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: None (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS O/S VOTING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: None FRY-6-2.doc M I CHAEL R. LEEP S R . B U S TN RSS INTERESTS FEB 20 1 3 M A N A O E M EN ' J ' COM P A N I E S : Lee p Enterprises, L . L. C . M i ke SI'. Management, I n c. G u rl ey-Leep Automot i ve Man agement Corporation QLietd C i ties A utomot i ve Gro 1p, L.L.C. dbu Lujack' Northpark A 1to P l aztt L.L. C . LLC Leep DMPR Man 1gernent, A u tomoti ve Management, TOY HON Mam1gernent, L . L . C . INDIANA PLATFOR M ENTIT I ES : Gurley-Leep Buick OMC Truck, Inc. *THE FOLLOWING TAXES TH R O U G H CORJ>OR/\TI ON : /\RE D I S R EGAR DED ENTITJES, W H T CH R EPORT GURLEY-LEEP A U TOMOTIVE M A N A GEMENT * U n i vers i ty Park Chry s ler- P l ym outh, L . L. C . (Gurl ey-Leep G u rley Leep K i a *Gm lcy-Lccp O l dsmobi l e lmpnrts, L .L.C.) dbtt Cad i l lac, I nc . d b 1 Gurley-Leep Motor Werks * Gurl cy·-Leep Imports, I n c . L.L.C. "' U . S . 3 1 Imports, L . L . C . d b a Gurl ey Leep N i ssan * Gurley-Leep A utomotive Sales, L.L.C. d b n Tnyot l o f M erri l l v i l le * G u r l ey- Leep Ford, N ON - G LA M I N D I A N A D EA L ER8I T I P Tnc. dba Te<lm Toyorn Team Chevrolet, l nc. Pe tcnmn Ponti ac-OMC Truck, I n c . R ite Way A uto S a les L . L . C . ENTITIES : Team , 0 D ! S R EG A RDED ENT I TY WH l CH R E PORTS THROUGH CAPITAL AUTOMOTIVE HOLDIN G S , L . L. C : * * Cap i t a l Im ports, L . L . C . d ba Capital H o n d a ENTITI E S ; FOLLOWIN G A R E D I S R EGA R DED ENTITI ES, WHIC H R EPORT TAX E S THRO U G H QUAD C TTIES A UTOM OTI V E G ROUP, L . L. C , : * "'* Leep A U D , L .I . C . dba A u d i o f Quad C ities "' * * Leep C HEV, L. L . C . d b a Lujack C hevro l e t * * " Leep !-I ON, L . L.C. d b a Luj nck H o n d a * * * Leep H Y U , L . L.C. clba L uj ack H y 1mdni * * * Leep J A CJ, 1 r C. d ha J agunr of Qm1d C i t ic:; * * * L eep K l , L.L.C. dbi1 K ia of the Qtmd Cities * * * Leep LEX, L . L . C . dba Lex.us of Quad C i ties * * * Leep M A Z. L . L . C . dha L uj ack Mazda " * * Leep M£R, L . L . C . d ba Lujack Motor wcrks L U J A C K P L ATFORM "' * * T H H . .. •. * "' * Leep * "' * L eep * * * Leep "' * * Leep M I T, L . L . C . dba Luj \CI< M its ubish i N l S , L . L . C . dba Luj ack N issan !'OR, L . L . C . dbn Porsche of Quad C i t ies VW, L . L . C . dba V o l k fiwagen of Quad C i t ies LEEP I N VESTMENT G RO UP ENTITIES: Quad C i ties Automotive Group, L.L.C. DMHON, LLC dba Smart Honda US 3 0 ! :TON , L.L.C. dba Team Honda Leep TQC, LLC dha Smart Toyotu of Qm1d Cities DEALERSHIP O WNERSHIP ENTIT I E S : l ridil1na Automotive J n vcstmcnt Group, L . L . C . Leep I n v estment Group, L . L . C . REAL ESTATE OWNER S H I P ENTITIES : GLR, L.L.C. Grape Roa<l L. L.C. Ireland Road L.L.C. U . S . 3 1 Properties, L . l. . C . K .JSR IVE, L . L . C . N W J N 3 0 IVE, L.I . C . . T O Y R E 4 1 , LLC R E - I N S U RANCE ENTIT I E S : r:t. M n d i sou C e n t rn l , L. L . C. F t . M ad ison D M , L . L C . F t . M <td ison Ei:ist, L . L . C . Ft . M a d ison South , L . L . C . Ft . Madison West, L.L.C. OTHER ENTITIES J2MD, L.L.C. OWNED : The Leep Foundation, Inc. T.31 nrney Stone Pl'opcrties, LLC H i gh l and Developers, LLC Ensthum Leep LLC F i rst R esp()ndcrs of Mich i<tna, I n c . M O S ! 2, L . L . C . F i rs t A ntomot i v St!l'V ices FIRS T BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM #4 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 12131114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND STA TE/COUNTRY): Kevin M. Sullivan (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director, Centier Bank (c) OTHER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIREC TOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: KSM H olding Company, I nc. (Officer and Director) KSM B usiness Services, I n c . (Officer and Director) Katz , Sapper & M i l ler, LLP (Partner) Bolovan Estates, LLC (Member, Officer) KSM P a rtners on Broadway, LLC (Manager) Sulliva n & Cook, LLP (Partner) (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VO TING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VOTE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: - 0 - (b) ALL S UBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: -0- (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS O/S VO TING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM #4 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 12131114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTRY): Morris A . S u n kel clo Centier Bank 600 E. 84 1h Avenue Merri l lville, I ndiana 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: Attorney-at-Law (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director - Centier Bank (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: H a rris Welsh (4) & Lukm a n n NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VOTING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VOTE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: 0. 1 37% 1 52 s h s . 0 . 1 07% (n/o I RA) 1 1 8 shs (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: -0- s h a res (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS O/S VOTING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: None FRY-6- 1 . doc FIRS T BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM #4 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 12131114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTRY): John B Willis clo Centier Bank 600 E. 841h Avenue Merri llville, I nd iana 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: I nsura nce Agent (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Mayerstei n Business Company, I nc. d/b/a M BA H I nsurance (President/C EO) M BA H Properties, LCC (Managing Partner M BAH Montecello LLC (President/Manag ing Pa rtner) (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VOTING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VOTE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: None (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: None (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS OIS VOTING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: 1 . M ayerstei n Burnell Company, I nc. 25% 2 . M BA H Properties , LLC 3 3l,j% FIRS T BANCSHARES, INC. FR Y-6 REPORT ITEM #4 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 12131114 (1) NAME AND ADDRESS (CITY AND S TA TE/COUNTRY): Harold L . Wyland clo Centier Bank 600 E. 841h Avenue Merri llville, I nd ia n a 464 1 0 (2) PRINCIPAL OCCUPA TION: Attorney (3) TITLE OR POSITION WITH: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: D i rector (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: Director - Centier Ban'k (c) O THER COMPANIES IN WHICH SERVING AS DIRECTOR, TRUS TEE, PARTNER OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Wyla n d , H umphrey, Wag ner & C levenger, LLP (4) NUMBER OF SHARES AND PERCENTA GE OF EA CH CLASS OF VO TING SECURITIES OWNED, CONTROLLED, OR HELD WITH POWER TO VO TE IN: (a) THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: 1 00 shares common 0 . 090% = ( r/i/n/o spouse) (b) ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE BANK HOLDING COMPANY: None (c) O THER COMPANIES, IF 25 PERCENT OR MORE OF ITS O/S VOTING SECURITIES OR PROPORTIONA TE INTERES T IN A PARTNERSHIP ARE HELD: None FRY-6 - 1 2 . doc