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10-Q 1 thff-2016930x10q.htm 10-Q Document

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For The Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2016
Commission File Number 0-16759
FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
INDIANA
35-1546989
(State or other jurisdiction
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
One First Financial Plaza, Terre Haute, IN
47807
(Address of principal executive office)
(Zip Code)
(812)238-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No ¨ .
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes x No ¨ .
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨ No x .
As of November 1, 2016 , the registrant had outstanding 12,185,737 shares of common stock, without par value.



FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
Page No.


2


Part I – Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements
FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
September 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
(unaudited)
ASSETS


Cash and due from banks
$
67,396

$
88,695

Federal funds sold
44,505

9,815

Securities available-for-sale
866,701

891,082

Loans:


Commercial
1,083,129

1,043,980

Residential
430,346

444,447

Consumer
304,840

272,896

1,818,315

1,761,323

(Less) plus:


Net deferred loan costs
3,210

2,485

Allowance for loan losses
(19,074
)
(19,946
)
1,802,451

1,743,862

Restricted stock
10,848

10,838

Accrued interest receivable
12,846

11,733

Premises and equipment, net
49,688

50,531

Bank-owned life insurance
83,377

82,323

Goodwill
34,355

39,489

Other intangible assets
2,253

3,178

Other real estate owned
2,772

3,466

Other assets
42,131

44,573

TOTAL ASSETS
$
3,019,323

$
2,979,585

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY


Deposits:


Non-interest-bearing
$
557,185

$
563,302

Interest-bearing:


Certificates of deposit exceeding the FDIC insurance limits
44,778

46,753

Other interest-bearing deposits
1,877,278

1,832,314

2,479,241

2,442,369

Short-term borrowings
31,370

33,831

FHLB advances
10,132

12,677

Other liabilities
76,206

80,392

TOTAL LIABILITIES
2,596,949

2,569,269

Shareholders’ equity


Common stock, $.125 stated value per share;
Authorized shares-40,000,000
Issued shares-14,578,758 in 2016 and 14,557,815 in 2015
Outstanding shares-12,185,737 in 2016 and 12,740,018 in 2015
1,819

1,817

Additional paid-in capital
73,907

73,396

Retained earnings
419,585

395,633

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(2,412
)
(9,401
)
Less: Treasury shares at cost-2,393,021 in 2016 and 1,817,797 in 2015
(70,525
)
(51,129
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
422,374

410,316

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
3,019,323

$
2,979,585

See accompanying notes.

3


FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2016
2015
2016
2015
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
INTEREST INCOME:




Loans, including related fees
$
21,753

$
21,478

$
64,208

$
63,048

Securities:




Taxable
3,506

3,918

11,031

11,970

Tax-exempt
1,826

1,806

5,466

5,375

Other
365

401

1,096

1,265

TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
27,450

27,603

81,801

81,658

INTEREST EXPENSE:




Deposits
1,016

963

3,033

2,980

Short-term borrowings
51

22

100

54

Other borrowings
32

42

101

129

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
1,099

1,027

3,234

3,163

NET INTEREST INCOME
26,351

26,576

78,567

78,495

Provision for loan losses
1,091

1,050

2,361

3,650

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION




FOR LOAN LOSSES
25,260

25,526

76,206

74,845

NON-INTEREST INCOME:




Trust and financial services
1,270

1,382

3,896

4,127

Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
2,765

2,688

7,870

7,557

Other service charges and fees
3,062

3,080

9,211

8,918

Securities gains/(losses), net
13

9

26

23

Insurance commissions
35

1,693

2,340

5,202

Gain (loss) on sale of certain assets and liabilities of insurance brokerage operation
(199
)

12,822


Gain on sales of mortgage loans
522

611

1,407

1,512

Other
455

488

931

2,451

TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
7,923

9,951

38,503

29,790

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:




Salaries and employee benefits
12,883

14,963

39,620

45,105

Occupancy expense
1,785

1,756

5,238

5,322

Equipment expense
1,878

1,736

5,523

5,210

FDIC Expense
356

468

1,210

1,348

Other
5,104

5,229

16,522

16,470

TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
22,006

24,152

68,113

73,455

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
11,177

11,325

46,596

31,180

Provision for income taxes
3,015

2,927

16,527

8,098

NET INCOME
8,162

8,398

30,069

23,082

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME




Change in unrealized gains/losses on securities, net of reclassifications and taxes
777

4,471

6,077

1,669

Change in funded status of post retirement benefits, net of taxes
304

819

912

4,102

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$
9,243

$
13,688

$
37,058

$
28,853

PER SHARE DATA




Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
$
0.67

$
0.65

$
2.43

$
1.79

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)
12,186

12,773

12,356

12,874

See accompanying notes.

4


FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016, and 2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Common
Stock
Additional
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
Treasury
Stock
Total
Balance, July 1, 2015
$
1,816

$
72,746

$
386,363

$
(14,048
)
$
(47,819
)
$
399,058

Net income


8,398



8,398

Other comprehensive income



5,290


5,290

Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
1

170




171

Treasury shares purchased (130,247 shares)


$

$

(4,326
)
(4,326
)
Cash dividends



$



Balance, September 30, 2015
$
1,817

$
72,916

$
394,761

$
(8,758
)
$
(52,145
)
$
408,591

Balance, July 1, 2016
$
1,818

$
73,737

$
411,423

$
(3,493
)
$
(70,261
)
$
413,224

Net income


8,162



8,162

Other comprehensive income



1,081


1,081

Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
1

170




171

Treasury shares purchased (7,444 shares)




(264
)
(264
)
Cash dividends






Balance, September 30, 2016
$
1,819

$
73,907

$
419,585

$
(2,412
)
$
(70,525
)
$
422,374

See accompanying notes.



























5






FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016, and 2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Common
Stock
Additional
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
Treasury
Stock
Total
Balance, January 1, 2015
$
1,815

$
72,405

$
377,970

$
(14,529
)
$
(43,447
)
$
394,214

Net income


23,082



23,082

Other comprehensive income



5,771


5,771

Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
2

511




513

Treasury shares purchased (257,989 shares)




(8,698
)
(8,698
)
Cash dividends, $.49 per share


(6,291
)


(6,291
)
Balance, September 30, 2015
$
1,817

$
72,916

$
394,761

$
(8,758
)
$
(52,145
)
$
408,591

Balance, January 1, 2016
$
1,817

$
73,396

$
395,633

$
(9,401
)
$
(51,129
)
$
410,316

Net income


30,069



30,069

Other comprehensive income



6,989


6,989

Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
2

511




513

Treasury shares purchased (575,224 shares)




(19,396
)
(19,396
)
Cash dividends, $.50 per share


(6,117
)


(6,117
)
Balance, September 30, 2016
$
1,819

$
73,907

$
419,585

$
(2,412
)
$
(70,525
)
$
422,374

See accompanying notes.



6


FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2016
2015
(Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:


Net Income
$
30,069

$
23,082

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:


Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investments
2,724

2,209

Provision for loan losses
2,361

3,650

Securities (gains) losses
(26
)
(23
)
(Gain) loss on sale of other real estate
89

76

Gain on sale of certain assets and liabilities of insurance brokerage operation
(12,822
)

Restricted stock compensation
513

513

Depreciation and amortization
3,685

4,159

Other, net
820

(18
)
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
27,413

33,648

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:


Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale

3,465

Calls, maturities and principal reductions on securities available-for-sale
114,941

110,221

Purchases of securities available-for-sale
(83,544
)
(101,766
)
Loans made to customers, net of repayment
(61,262
)
11,378

Redemption of restricted stock

5,576

Purchase of restricted stock
(10
)
(10
)
Purchase of customer list

(103
)
Proceeds from sale of certain assets and liabilities of insurance brokerage operation
16,895


Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
1,031

1,412

Net change in federal funds sold
(34,690
)
8,000

Additions to premises and equipment
(2,358
)
(2,562
)
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(48,997
)
35,611

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:


Net change in deposits
36,823

(38,662
)
Net change in short-term borrowings
(2,461
)
(24,679
)
Maturities of other borrowings
(6,672
)
(30,212
)
Proceeds from other borrowings
4,350

30,800

Purchase of treasury stock
(19,396
)
(8,698
)
Dividends paid
(12,359
)
(12,632
)
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
285

(84,083
)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(21,299
)
(14,824
)
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
88,695

78,102

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, END OF PERIOD
$
67,396

$
63,278

See accompanying notes.


7


FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying September 30, 2016 and 2015 consolidated financial statements are unaudited. The December 31, 2015 consolidated financial statements are as reported in the First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) 2015 annual report. The information presented does not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The following notes should be read together with notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 .

1.
Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation and its subsidiaries for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for annual financial reporting. All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and are of a normal recurring nature. The Corporation reports financial information for only one segment, banking. Some items in the prior year financials were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
The Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan is a long-term incentive plan that was designed to align the interests of participants with the interests of shareholders. Under the plan, awards may be made based on certain performance measures. The grants are made in restricted stock units that are subject to a vesting schedule. These shares vest over 3 years in increments of 33% , 33% , and 34% respectively. In 2016 and 2015 , 20,943 and 19,683 shares were awarded, respectively. These shares had a grant date value of $677 thousand and $667 thousand for 2016 and 2015 , vest over three years and their grant is not subject to future performance measures. Outstanding shares are increased at the award date for the total shares awarded.


2.
Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table presents the activity of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three months
ended September 30.
Allowance for Loan Losses:
September 30, 2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
10,244

$
1,595

$
5,258

$
2,407

$
19,504

Provision for loan losses
571

40

1,275

(795
)
1,091

Loans charged -off
(1,029
)
(211
)
(1,484
)

(2,724
)
Recoveries
479

154

570


1,203

Ending Balance
$
10,265

$
1,578

$
5,619

$
1,612

$
19,074


Allowance for Loan Losses:
September 30, 2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
10,931

$
1,760

$
4,678

$
2,492

$
19,861

Provision for loan losses
1,338

158

1,052

(1,498
)
1,050

Loans charged -off
(1,874
)
(220
)
(1,201
)

(3,295
)
Recoveries
1,694

196

419


2,309

Ending Balance
$
12,089

$
1,894

$
4,948

$
994

$
19,925













8


The following table presents the activity of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the nine months
ended September 30.
Allowance for Loan Losses:
September 30, 2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
11,482

$
1,834

$
4,945

$
1,685

$
19,946

Provision for loan losses
(520
)
143

2,811

(73
)
2,361

Loans charged -off
(1,851
)
(682
)
(3,673
)

(6,206
)
Recoveries
1,154

283

1,536


2,973

Ending Balance
$
10,265

$
1,578

$
5,619

$
1,612

$
19,074

Allowance for Loan Losses:
September 30, 2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
10,915

$
1,374

$
4,370

$
2,180

$
18,839

Provision for loan losses
1,505

811

2,520

(1,186
)
3,650

Loans charged -off
(2,482
)
(626
)
(3,489
)

(6,597
)
Recoveries
2,151

335

1,547


4,033

Ending Balance
$
12,089

$
1,894

$
4,948

$
994

$
19,925


The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on the impairment method at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 .
Allowance for Loan Losses
September 30, 2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
748

$
109

$

$

$
857

Collectively evaluated for impairment
9,369

1,469

5,619

1,612

18,069

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
148




148

Ending Balance
$
10,265

$
1,578

$
5,619

$
1,612

$
19,074

Loans:
September 30, 2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
10,073

$
571

$

$
10,644

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,076,103

429,413

306,065

1,811,581

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
3,760

1,489


5,249

Ending Balance
$
1,089,936

$
431,473

$
306,065

$
1,827,474


Allowance for Loan Losses:
December 31, 2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Individually evaluated for impairment
953

206



1,159

Collectively evaluated for impairment
10,342

1,628

4,945

1,685

18,600

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
187




187

Ending Balance
$
11,482

$
1,834

$
4,945

$
1,685

$
19,946


Loans
December 31, 2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total
Individually evaluated for impairment
8,823

902


9,725

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,037,086

443,224

274,134

1,754,444

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
4,092

1,529


5,621

Ending Balance
$
1,050,001

$
445,655

$
274,134

$
1,769,790



9


The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans.

September 30, 2016
Unpaid
Principal
Recorded
Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Average
Recorded
Interest
Income
Cash Basis
Interest
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Balance
Investment
Allocated
Investment
Recognized
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:






Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
$
1,202

$
1,202

$

$
931

$

$

Farmland
1,560

1,561


757



Non Farm, Non Residential
3,415

3,043


3,121



Agriculture
635

635


318



All Other Commercial
1,395

1,395


1,504



Residential






First Liens
26

26


28



Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






With an allowance recorded:






Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
966

966

226

890



Farmland






Non Farm, Non Residential
701

701

193

1,105



Agriculture
635

571

329

143



All Other Commercial



56



Residential






First Liens
544

544

109

677



Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






TOTAL
$
11,079

$
10,644

$
857

$
9,530

$

$





10


December 31, 2015
Unpaid
Principal
Recorded
Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Average
Recorded
Interest
Income
Cash Basis
Interest
Income
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Balance
Investment
Allocated
Investment
Recognized
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:






Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
$
1,516

$
1,223

$

$
1,796

$

$

Farmland






Non Farm, Non Residential
3,202

3,202


2,080



Agriculture






All Other Commercial
1,760

1,760


1,175



Residential






First Liens
29

29


18



Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






With an allowance recorded:






Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
998

998

212

3,463



Farmland






Non Farm, Non Residential
1,415

1,415

741

3,682



Agriculture






All Other Commercial
225

225


483



Residential






First Liens
873

873

206

460



Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






TOTAL
$
10,018

$
9,725

$
1,159

$
13,157

$

$



11


Three Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2016
Average
Recorded
Interest
Income
Cash Basis
Interest Income
Average
Recorded
Interest
Income
Cash Basis
Interest Income
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Investment
Recognized
Recognized
Investment
Recognized
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:












Commercial & Industrial
$
719

$

$

$
931

$

$

Farmland
1,513



757



Non Farm, Non Residential
3,064



3,121



Agriculture
635



318



All Other Commercial
1,410



1,504



Residential






First Liens
27



28



Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






With an allowance recorded:






Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
980



890



Farmland






Non Farm, Non Residential
915



1,105



Agriculture
286



143



All Other Commercial



56



Residential






First Liens
576



677



Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






TOTAL
$
10,125

$

$

$
9,530

$

$





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Three Months Ended
September 30, 2015
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2015
Average
Recorded
Interest
Income
Cash Basis
Interest Income
Average
Recorded
Interest
Income
Cash Basis
Interest Income
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Investment
Recognized
Recognized
Investment
Recognized
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:






Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
$
3,290

$

$

$
1,939

$

$

Farmland






Non Farm, Non Residential
3,599



1,800



Agriculture






All Other Commercial
1,785



1,029



Residential






First Liens
31



15



Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






With an allowance recorded:






Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
1,714



4,080



Farmland






Non Farm, Non Residential
1,929



4,248



Agriculture






All Other Commercial
393



548



Residential






First Liens
565



357



Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






TOTAL
$
13,306

$

$

$
14,016

$

$













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The tables below presents the recorded investment in non-performing loans.
September 30, 2016
Loans Past
Due Over
90 Day Still
Troubled
Debt
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Accruing
Accruing
Nonaccrual
Nonaccrual
Commercial




Commercial & Industrial
$

$
4

$
393

$
3,008

Farmland



1,638

Non Farm, Non Residential

54

2,985

1,376

Agriculture



1,755

All Other Commercial



1,514

Residential



First Liens
814

3,632

1,180

5,470

Home Equity
38



286

Junior Liens
107



192

Multifamily




All Other Residential



98

Consumer



Motor Vehicle
253

70


203

All Other Consumer

133

497

747

TOTAL
$
1,212

$
3,893

$
5,055

$
16,287

December 31, 2015
Loans Past
Due Over
90 Day Still
Troubled
Debt
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Accruing
Accruing
Nonaccrual
Nonaccrual
Commercial




Commercial & Industrial
$

$
5

$
422

$
3,187

Farmland



219

Non Farm, Non Residential

6

3,152

2,545

Agriculture



378

All Other Commercial



1,817

Residential



First Liens
809

4,577

1,034

4,839

Home Equity
10



320

Junior Liens
45



211

Multifamily




All Other Residential



111

Consumer



Motor Vehicle
148


2

213

All Other Consumer
4


400

794

TOTAL
$
1,016

$
4,588

$
5,010

$
14,634


There were $216 thousand of loans covered by loss share agreements with the FDIC included in loans past due over 90 days still on accrual at September 30, 2016 and there were $37 thousand at December 31, 2015 . There were $239 thousand of covered

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loans included in non-accrual loans at September 30, 2016 and there were $242 thousand at December 31, 2015 . There were no covered loans at September 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015 that were deemed impaired.

Non-performing loans include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans.

The following tables presents the aging of the recorded investment in loans by past due category and class of loans.
September 30, 2016
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
Greater
than 90 days
Total
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Current
Total
Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
$
456

$
111

$
1,203

$
1,770

$
468,398

$
470,168

Farmland
23


45

68

111,938

112,006

Non Farm, Non Residential

5

190

195

197,119

197,314

Agriculture
78

1,031

218

1,327

144,571

145,898

All Other Commercial
109


30

139

164,411

164,550

Residential






First Liens
601

1,109

1,976

3,686

274,734

278,420

Home Equity
133

24

119

276

36,427

36,703

Junior Liens
253

54

262

569

35,287

35,856

Multifamily




70,517

70,517

All Other Residential




9,977

9,977

Consumer






Motor Vehicle
3,315

554

295

4,164

277,488

281,652

All Other Consumer
77

12

6

95

24,318

24,413

TOTAL
$
5,045

$
2,900

$
4,344

$
12,289

$
1,815,185

$
1,827,474

December 31, 2015
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
Greater
than 90 days
Total
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Current
Total
Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
$
326

$
274

$
1,405

$
2,005

$
476,984

$
478,989

Farmland
135



135

106,725

106,860

Non Farm, Non Residential
1,824

90

310

2,224

206,844

209,068

Agriculture
65

38

324

427

143,116

143,543

All Other Commercial
25

32


57

111,484

111,541

Residential






First Liens
4,960

1,181

1,671

7,812

285,913

293,725

Home Equity
85

23

114

222

37,502

37,724

Junior Liens
179

29

177

385

32,876

33,261

Multifamily




70,735

70,735

All Other Residential
15



15

10,195

10,210

Consumer






Motor Vehicle
3,212

568

181

3,961

247,882

251,843

All Other Consumer
38

10

5

53

22,238

22,291

TOTAL
$
10,864

$
2,245

$
4,187

$
17,296

$
1,752,494

$
1,769,790





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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , the terms of certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). The following tables present the activity for TDR's.
2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total
July 1,
$
3,453

$
5,033

$
669

$
9,155

Added


109

109

Charged Off


(13
)
(13
)
Payments
(71
)
(239
)
(55
)
(365
)
September 30,
$
3,382

$
4,794

$
710

$
8,886

2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total
January 1,
3,584

5,593

683

9,860

Added

123

259

382

Charged Off

(181
)
(39
)
(220
)
Payments
(202
)
(741
)
(193
)
(1,136
)
September 30,
3,382

4,794

710

8,886

2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total
July 1,
8,705

5,589

657

14,951

Added

16

50

66

Charged Off


(4
)
(4
)
Payments
(5,081
)
(63
)
(41
)
(5,185
)
September 30,
3,624

5,542

662

9,828

2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total
January 1,
8,955

5,189

614

14,758

Added

668

239

907

Charged Off

(62
)
(44
)
(106
)
Payments
(5,331
)
(253
)
(147
)
(5,731
)
September 30,
3,624

5,542

662

9,828


Modification of the terms of such loans typically include one or a combination 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; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. No modification in 2016 or 2015 resulted in the permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. Modifications involving a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan were for periods ranging from twelve months to five years. Modifications involving an extension of the maturity date were for periods ranging from twelve months to ten years. Troubled debt restructurings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 did not result in any material charge-offs or additional provision expense.

The Corporation has no allocation of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings at September 30, 2016 and $ 36 thousand allocated at September 30, 2015. The Corporation has not committed to lend additional amounts as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings. The charge-offs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were not of any restructurings that had taken place in the previous 12 months. The impact on the provision for new troubled debt restructurings was immaterial.




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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. The Corporation analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial loans, with an outstanding balance greater than $100 thousand . Any consumer loans outstanding to a borrower who had commercial loans analyzed will be similarly risk rated. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. The Corporation uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
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 debt service capacity of the borrower or of any pledged collateral. These loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses which have clearly jeopardized repayment of principal and interest as originally intended. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some future loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those graded substandard, with the added characteristic that the severity of the weaknesses makes collection or liquidation in full highly questionable or improbable based upon currently existing facts, conditions, and values.

Furthermore, non-homogeneous loans which were not individually analyzed, but are 90+ days past due or on non-accrual are classified as substandard. Loans included in homogeneous pools, such as residential or consumer may be classified as substandard due to 90+ days delinquency, non-accrual status, bankruptcy, or loan restructuring.
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 either less than $100 thousand or are included in groups of homogeneous loans. Beginning in July 2016, the Company’s loan rating process no longer includes all loans in a loan relationship. Therefore, certain first lien mortgage loans and consumer loans that were previously rated in a loan relationship have been included in the not rated category as of September 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans are as follows:
September 30, 2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Pass
Special
Mention
Substandard
Doubtful
Not Rated
Total
Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
$
419,984

$
17,988

$
23,935

$
450

$
6,481

$
468,838

Farmland
91,237

12,274

6,138


233

109,882

Non Farm, Non Residential
172,972

6,523

17,350



196,845

Agriculture
117,386

13,587

12,526

24

319

143,842

All Other Commercial
150,953

661

10,367

76

1,665

163,722

Residential






First Liens
43,308

1,280

5,746

23

227,234

277,591

Home Equity
357


183


36,108

36,648

Junior Liens
1,888

86

432

26

33,342

35,774

Multifamily
68,051

2,117

15


198

70,381

All Other Residential


22


9,930

9,952

Consumer






Motor Vehicle


344


280,188

280,532

All Other Consumer


25


24,283

24,308

TOTAL
$
1,066,136

$
54,516

$
77,083

$
599

$
619,981

$
1,818,315


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December 31, 2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Pass
Special
Mention
Substandard
Doubtful
Not Rated
Total
Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
$
417,880

$
20,422

$
32,778

$
757

$
5,638

$
477,475

Farmland
93,418

6,387

5,208


16

105,029

Non Farm, Non Residential
180,659

8,114

19,857



208,630

Agriculture
121,244

11,964

8,419

27

170

141,824

All Other Commercial
95,850

2,649

10,887

101

1,535

111,022

Residential






First Liens
96,146

4,594

8,598

699

182,791

292,828

Home Equity
11,701

387

669

10

24,895

37,662

Junior Liens
7,493

86

505

58

25,033

33,175

Multifamily
68,972

1,602



23

70,597

All Other Residential
886


24


9,275

10,185

Consumer







Motor Vehicle
10,287

356

534


239,543

250,720

All Other Consumer
2,930

77

125

14

19,030

22,176

TOTAL
$
1,107,466

$
56,638

$
87,604

$
1,666

$
507,949

$
1,761,323


3.
Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of the Corporation’s investments are shown below. All securities are classified as available-for-sale.
September 30, 2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Government agencies
$
14,113

$
286

$

$
14,399

Mortgage Backed Securities - residential
225,952

7,465

(12
)
233,405

Mortgage Backed Securities - commercial
5



5

Collateralized mortgage obligations
378,404

5,152

(694
)
382,862

State and municipal obligations
214,927

9,663

(71
)
224,519

Collateralized debt obligations
9,299

4,092

(1,880
)
11,511

TOTAL
$
842,700

$
26,658

$
(2,657
)
$
866,701

December 31, 2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Government agencies
$
10,670

$
46

$
(23
)
$
10,693

Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
208,705

5,089

(630
)
213,164

Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial
9



9

Collateralized mortgage obligations
441,500

2,141

(6,007
)
437,634

State and municipal obligations
206,291

8,475

(59
)
214,707

Collateralized debt obligations
9,621

5,254


14,875

TOTAL
$
876,796

$
21,005

$
(6,719
)
$
891,082


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Contractual maturities of debt securities at September 30, 2016 were as follows. Securities not due at a single maturity or with no maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed and equity securities are shown separately.
Available-for-Sale
Amortized
Fair
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost
Value
Due in one year or less
$
5,805

$
5,843

Due after one but within five years
53,736

55,141

Due after five but within ten years
89,114

94,355

Due after ten years
89,684

95,090

238,339

250,429

Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
604,361

616,272

TOTAL
$
842,700

$
866,701

There were $13 thousand and $26 thousand in gross gains and no losses from investment sales and calls realized by the Corporation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 . For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015 there were $9 thousand and $23 thousand in gross gains and no losses on sales and calls of investment securities.

The following tables show the securities’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position, at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 .
September 30, 2016
Less Than 12 Months
More Than 12 Months
Total
Unrealized
Unrealized
Unrealized
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Fair Value
Losses
Fair Value
Losses
Fair Value
Losses
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential
$
9,803

$
(11
)
$
154

$
(1
)
$
9,957

$
(12
)
Collateralized mortgage obligations
11,433

(41
)
80,890

(653
)
92,323

(694
)
State and municipal obligations
7,987

(71
)


7,987

(71
)
Collateralized Debt Obligations
6,999

(1,880
)


6,999

(1,880
)
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
36,222

$
(2,003
)
$
81,044

$
(654
)
$
117,266

$
(2,657
)
December 31, 2015
Less Than 12 Months
More Than 12 Months
Total
Unrealized
Unrealized
Unrealized
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Fair Value
Losses
Fair Value
Losses
Fair Value
Losses
US Government entity mortgage-backed securities
$
9,455

$
(23
)
$

$

$
9,455

$
(23
)
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential
$
69,940

$
(428
)
$
11,766

$
(202
)
$
81,706

$
(630
)
Collateralized mortgage obligations
151,484

(1,535
)
139,435

(4,472
)
290,919

(6,007
)
State and municipal obligations
3,547

(16
)
3,045

(43
)
6,592

(59
)
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
234,426

$
(2,002
)
$
154,246

$
(4,717
)
$
388,672

$
(6,719
)
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by segregating the portfolio into two general segments and applying the appropriate OTTI model. Investment securities are generally evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC 320, Investments - Debt and Equity Securities . However, certain purchased beneficial interests, including non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and collateralized debt obligations, that had credit ratings at the time of purchase of below AA are evaluated using the model outlined in FASB ASC 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.

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When OTTI occurs under either model, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss. If an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings becomes the new amortized cost basis of the investment.
Gross unrealized losses on investment securities were $2.7 million as of September 30, 2016 and $6.7 million as of December 31, 2015 . A majority of these losses represent negative adjustments to market value relative to the interest rate environment reflecting the increase in market rates and not losses related to the creditworthiness of the issuer. Based upon our review of the issuers, we do not believe these investments to be other than temporarily impaired. Management does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell them before their anticipated recovery.
There are three collateralized debt obligations securities with previously recorded OTTI but there is no additional OTTI recognized in 2016 or 2015 .
Management has consistently used Standard & Poors pricing to value these investments. There are a number of other pricing sources available to determine fair value for these investments. These sources utilize a variety of methods to determine fair value. The result is a wide range of estimates of fair value for these securities. The Standard & Poors pricing ranges from 38.75 to 46.66 while Moody Investor Service pricing ranges from 13.25 to 41.62 , with others falling somewhere in between. We recognize that the Standard & Poors pricing utilized is an estimate, but have been consistent in using this source and its estimate of fair value.
The table below presents a rollforward of the credit losses recognized in earnings for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 :
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2016
2015
2016
2015
Beginning balance
$
13,974

$
13,995

$
13,995

$
14,050

Increases to the amount related to the credit




Loss for which other-than-temporary was previously recognized




Reductions for increases in cash flows collected



(21
)
(55
)
Amounts realized for securities sold during the period




Ending balance
$
13,974

$
13,995

$
13,974

$
13,995


4.
Fair Value

FASB ASC No. 820-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) of 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 I prices such as quoted 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 unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The fair value of most securities available for sale is determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

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For those securities that cannot be priced using quoted market prices or observable inputs a Level 3 valuation is determined. These securities are primarily trust preferred securities, which are priced using Level 3 due to current market illiquidity and certain investments in state and municipal securities. The fair value of the trust preferred securities is obtained from a third party provider without adjustment. As described previously, management obtains values from other pricing sources to validate the Standard & Poors pricing that they currently utilize. The fair value of state and municipal obligations are derived by comparing the securities to current market rates plus an appropriate credit spread to determine an estimated value. Illiquidity spreads are then considered. Credit reviews are performed on each of the issuers. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation’s state and municipal obligations are credit spreads related to specific issuers. Significantly higher credit spread assumptions would result in significantly lower fair value measurement. Conversely, significantly lower credit spreads would result in a significantly higher fair value measurements.

The fair value of derivatives is based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2 inputs).
September 30, 2016
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
U.S. Government agencies
$

$
14,399

$

$
14,399

Mortgage Backed Securities-residential

233,405


233,405

Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial

5


5

Collateralized mortgage obligations

382,862


382,862

State and municipal

220,309

4,210

224,519

Collateralized debt obligations


11,511

11,511

TOTAL
$

$
850,980

$
15,721

$
866,701

Derivative Assets

1,750



Derivative Liabilities

(1,750
)


December 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
U.S. Government agencies
$

$
10,693

$

$
10,693

Mortgage Backed Securities-residential

213,164


213,164

Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial

9


9

Collateralized mortgage obligations

437,634


437,634

State and municipal

209,982

4,725

214,707

Collateralized debt obligations


14,875

14,875

TOTAL
$

$
871,482

$
19,600

$
891,082

Derivative Assets

1,176



Derivative Liabilities

(1,176
)


There were no transfers between levels of securities during 2016 and 2015.










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The tables below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the year ended December 31, 2015 .
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
State and
municipal
obligations
Collateralized
debt
obligations
Total
Beginning balance, July 1
$
4,210

$
11,436

$
15,646

Total realized/unrealized gains or losses



Included in earnings



Included in other comprehensive income

99

99

Transfers



Settlements

(24
)
(24
)
Ending balance, September 30
$
4,210

$
11,511

$
15,721

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
State and
municipal
obligations
Collateralized
debt
obligations
Total
Beginning balance, July 1
$
4,725

$
14,875

$
19,600

Total realized/unrealized gains or losses



Included in earnings



Included in other comprehensive income

(3,109
)
(3,109
)
Transfers



Settlements
(515
)
(255
)
(770
)
Ending balance, September 30
$
4,210

$
11,511

$
15,721

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Year Ended December 31, 2015
State and
municipal
obligations
Collateralized
debt
obligations
Total
Beginning balance, January 1
$
5,900

$
15,303

$
21,203

Total realized/unrealized gains or losses



Included in earnings



Included in other comprehensive income

(268
)
(268
)
Purchases



Settlements
(1,175
)
(160
)
(1,335
)
Ending balance, December 31
$
4,725

$
14,875

$
19,600









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The following table presents quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at September 30, 2016 .
Fair Value
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Range
State and municipal obligations
$
4,210

Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
Probability of default
3.05%-5.50% 0%
Other real estate
$
2,772

Sales comparison/income approach
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
5.00%-20.00%
Impaired Loans
$
1,925

Sales comparison/income approach
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
0.00%-50.00%

The following table presents quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 31, 2015 .
Fair Value
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Range
State and municipal obligations
$
4,725

Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
Probability of default
3.05%-5.50% 0%
Other real estate
$
3,466

Sales comparison/income approach
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
5.00%-20.00%
Impaired Loans
2,352

Sales comparison/income approach
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
0.00%-50.00%

Impaired loans disclosed in footnote 2, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of collateral, are valued at Level 3. They are carried at a fair value of $1.9 million , after a valuation allowance of $0.9 million at September 30, 2016 and at a fair value of $2.4 million , net of a valuation allowance of $1.2 million at December 31, 2015 . The impact to the provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and for the 12 months ended December 31, 2015 was a $17 thousand decrease and a $452 thousand decrease for 2016 and a $271 thousand decrease for 2015, respectively. Other real estate owned is valued at Level 3. Other real estate owned at September 30, 2016 with a value of $2.8 million was reduced $1.0 million for fair value adjustment. At September 30, 2016 other real estate owned was comprised of $2.5 million from commercial loans and $272 thousand from residential loans. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2015 with a value of $3.5 million was reduced $743 thousand for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2015 other real estate owned was comprised of $2.8 million from commercial loans and $655 thousand from residential loans.
Fair value of impaired loans is measured based on the value of the collateral securing those loans, and is determined using several methods. Generally the fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. Appraisals for real estate generally use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach. The cost method bases value on the cost to replace current property. The market comparison evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area. The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and the investor’s required return. The final fair value is based on a reconciliation of these three approaches. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis, a broker’s opinion of value, the net present value of future cash flows, or an observable market price from an active market.

Fair value of other real estate is based upon the current appraised values of the properties as determined by qualified licensed appraisers and the Company’s judgment of other relevant market conditions. Appraisals are obtained annually and reductions in value are recorded as a valuation through a charge to expense. The primary unobservable input used by management in estimating fair value are additional discounts to the appraised value to consider market conditions and the age of the appraisal, which are based on management’s past experience in resolving these types of properties. These discounts range from 0% to 50% . Values for non-real estate collateral, such as business equipment, are based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers or the customers financial statements. Values for non real estate collateral use much higher discounts than real estate collateral. Other real estate and impaired loans carried at fair value are primarily comprised of smaller balance properties.




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The following tables presents loans identified as impaired by class of loans, and carried at fair value on a non-recuring basis, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , which are all considered Level 3.
September 30, 2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Carrying
Value
Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
Fair Value
Commercial



Commercial & Industrial
$
966

$
226

$
740

Farmland



Non Farm, Non Residential
701

193

508

Agriculture
571

329

242

All Other Commercial



Residential



First Liens
544

109

435

Home Equity



Junior Liens



Multifamily



All Other Residential



Consumer



Motor Vehicle



All Other Consumer



TOTAL
$
2,782

$
857

$
1,925

December 31, 2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Carrying
Value
Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
Fair Value
Commercial



Commercial & Industrial
$
998

$
212

$
786

Farmland



Non Farm, Non Residential
1,415

741

674

Agriculture



All Other Commercial
225


225

Residential



First Liens
873

206

667

Home Equity



Junior Liens



Multifamily



All Other Residential



Consumer



Motor Vehicle



All Other Consumer



TOTAL
$
3,511

$
1,159

$
2,352

The carrying amounts and estimated fair value of financial instruments at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , are shown below. Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, short-term borrowings, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term debt and variable-rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. Security fair values were described previously. For fixed-rate, non-impaired loans or deposits, variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, and for longer-term borrowings, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and considering credit risk. The valuation of impaired loans was described

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previously. Loan fair value estimates do not necessarily represent an exit price. Fair values of loans held for sale are based on market bids on the loans or similar loans. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not considered material.
September 30, 2016
Carrying
Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Cash and due from banks
$
67,396

$
19,833

$
47,563

$

$
67,396

Federal funds sold
44,505


44,505


44,505

Securities available-for-sale
866,701


850,980

15,721

866,701

Restricted stock
10,848

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Loans, net
1,802,451



1,865,027

1,865,027

Accrued interest receivable
12,846


3,787

9,059

12,846

Deposits
(2,479,241
)

(2,480,499
)

(2,480,499
)
Short-term borrowings
(31,370
)

(31,370
)

(31,370
)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
(10,132
)

(10,136
)

(10,136
)
Accrued interest payable
(378
)

(378
)

(378
)
December 31, 2015
Carrying
Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Cash and due from banks
$
88,695

$
19,715

$
68,980

$

$
88,695

Federal funds sold
9,815


9,815


9,815

Securities available-for-sale
891,082


871,482

19,600

891,082

Restricted stock
10,838

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Loans, net
1,743,862



1,789,938

1,789,938

Accrued interest receivable
11,733


3,366

8,367

11,733

Deposits
(2,442,369
)

(2,442,612
)

(2,442,612
)
Short-term borrowings
(33,831
)

(33,831
)

(33,831
)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
(12,677
)

(12,971
)

(12,971
)
Accrued interest payable
(389
)

(389
)

(389
)
5.
Short-Term Borrowings
Period–end short-term borrowings were comprised of the following:
(000 's)
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
Federal Funds Purchased
$
850

$
850

Repurchase Agreements
30,520

32,981

$
31,370

$
33,831


The Corporation enters into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase. The amounts received under these agreements represent short-term borrowings and are reflected as a liability in the consolidated balance sheets. The securities underlying these agreements are included in investment securities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Corporation has no control over the market value of the securities, which fluctuates due to market conditions. However, the Corporation is obligated to promptly transfer additional securities if the market value of the securities falls below the repurchase agreement price. The Corporation manages this risk by maintaining an unpledged securities portfolio that it believes is sufficient to cover a decline in the market value of the securities sold under agreements to repurchase.



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Collateral pledged to repurchase agreements by remaining maturity are as follows:
September 30, 2016
Repurchase Agreements
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Overnight and continuous
Up to 30 days
30 - 90 days
Greater than 90 days
Total
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
$
10,750

$

$

$
19,770

$
30,520


December 31, 2015
Repurchase Agreements
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Overnight and continuous
Up to 30 days
30 - 90 days
Greater than 90 days
Total
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
$
10,420

$
11,049

$
10,794

$
718

$
32,981




6.
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(000's)
(000's)
Pension Benefits
Post-Retirement
Health Benefits
Pension Benefits
Post-Retirement
Health Benefits
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
2016
2015
Service cost
$
470

$
538

$
14

$
16

$
1,411

$
1,615

$
41

$
47

Interest cost
932

879

46

43

2,797

2,637

139

130

Expected return on plan assets
(857
)
(863
)


(2,572
)
(2,589
)


Amortization of transition obligation








Net amortization of prior service cost




1

1



Net amortization of net (gain) loss
484

1,185



1,451

3,555



Net Periodic Benefit Cost
$
1,029

$
1,739

$
60

$
59

$
3,088

$
5,219

$
180

$
177

Employer Contributions
First Financial Corporation previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 that it expected to contribute $2.7 million and $ 1.1 million respectively to its Pension Plan and ESOP and $262 thousand to the Post Retirement Health Benefits Plan in 2016. Contributions of $2.1 million have been made to the Pension Plan thus far in 2016. Contributions of $151 thousand have been made through the first nine months of 2016 for the Post Retirement Health Benefits plan. No contributions have been made in 2016 for the ESOP. The Pension plan was frozen for most employees at the end of 2012 and for those employees there will be discretionary contributions to the ESOP plan and a 401K plan in place of the former Pension benefit. In the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 there has been $1.2 million and $1.1 million of expense accrued for potential contributions to these alternative retirement benefit options.

7.
New accounting standards
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, amending ASU Subtopic 825-10. The amendments in this update make targeted improvements to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as follows: 1) Require equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value

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recognized in net income.; 2) Simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment.; 3) Eliminate the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities.; 4) Eliminate the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet.; 5) Require public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes.; 6) Require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments.; 7) Require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements.; and 8) Clarify that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Corporation has not yet made a determination of the impact on the financial statements of the provisions for ASU 2016-01.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases." Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases): 1) a lease liability, which is the present value of a lessee's obligation to make lease payments, and 2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee's right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Lessor accounting under the new guidance remains largely unchanged as it is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases, and operating leases. Leveraged leases have been eliminated, although lessors can continue to account for existing leveraged leases using the current accounting guidance. Other limited changes were made to align lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model and the new revenue recognition standard. All entities will classify leases to determine how to recognize lease-related revenue and expense. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures will be required by lessees and lessors to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The intention is to require enough information to supplement the amounts recorded in the financial statements so that users can understand more about the nature of an entity’s leasing activities. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018; early adoption is permitted. All entities are required to use a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements. They have the option to use certain relief; full retrospective application is prohibited. The Corporation is currently evaluating the provisions of ASU No. 2016-02 and will be closely monitoring developments and additional guidance to determine the potential impact the new standard will have on the Corporation's Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” This ASU includes provisions intended to simplify various aspects related to how share-based payments are accounted for and presented in the financial statements. Some of the key provisions of this new ASU include: (1) companies will no longer record excess tax benefits and certain tax deficiencies in additional paid-in capital (“APIC”). Instead, they will record all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement, and APIC pools will be eliminated. The guidance also eliminates the requirement that excess tax benefits be realized before companies can recognize them. In addition, the guidance requires companies to present excess tax benefits as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity; (2) increase the amount an employer can withhold to cover income taxes on awards and still qualify for the exception to liability classification for shares used to satisfy the employer’s statutory income tax withholding obligation. The new guidance will also require an employer to classify the cash paid to a tax authority when shares are withheld to satisfy its statutory income tax withholding obligation as a financing activity on its statement of cash flows (current guidance did not specify how these cash flows should be classified); and (3) permit companies to make an accounting policy election for the impact of forfeitures on the recognition of expense for share-based payment awards. Forfeitures can be estimated, as required today, or recognized when they occur. ASU No. 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted, but all of the guidance must be adopted in the same period. The Corporation is currently evaluating the provisions of ASU No. 2016-09 to determine the potential impact the new standard will have on the Corporation's Consolidated Financial Statements.
In June 2016 ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13), was issued and requires entities to use a current expected credit loss ("CECL") model which is a new impairment model based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under this model an entity would recognize an impairment allowance equal to its current estimate of all contractual cash flows that the entity does not expect to collect from financial assets measured at amortized cost. The entity's estimate would consider relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts, which will result in recognition of lifetime expected credit losses upon loan origination. ASU 2016-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have on our consolidated financial statements

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In August of 2016 ASU 2016-15 "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)" ("ASU 2016-15") was issued and is intended to reduce the diversity in practice around how certain transactions are classified within the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted with retrospective application. The Corporation is assessing ASU 2016-15 but does not expect a significant impact on its accounting and disclosures.
8.
Acquisitions, Divestitures and FDIC Indemnification Asset
The Bank is party to a loss sharing agreement with the FDIC as a result of a 2009 acquisition. Under the loss-sharing agreement (“LSA”), the Bank will share in the losses on assets covered under the agreement (referred to as covered assets). On losses up to $29 million , the FDIC has agreed to reimburse the Bank for 80 percent of the losses. On losses exceeding $29 million , the FDIC has agreed to reimburse the Bank for 95 percent of the losses. The loss-sharing agreement is subject to following servicing procedures as specified in the agreement with the FDIC. Loans acquired that are subject to the loss-sharing agreement with the FDIC are referred to as covered loans for disclosure purposes. Since the acquisition date the Bank has been reimbursed $ 19.5 million for losses and carrying expenses and currently carries an immaterial balance in the indemnification asset. The balance of loans covered by the loss share agreement at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 totaled $5.7 million and $6.5 million , respectively. The only loans still covered by the loss share agreement are the single family loans; however recoveries on non-single family loans are still subject to sharing with the FDIC until 2017.
FASB ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, applies to a loan with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination, acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. FASB ASC 310-30 prohibits carrying over or creating an allowance for loan losses upon initial recognition. The carrying amount of loans accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 at September 30, 2016 and 2015 are shown in the following table:
2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Consumer
Total
Beginning balance, July 1,
$
3,912

$
1,456

$
5,368

Discount accretion



Disposals
(125
)
(13
)
(138
)
ASC 310-30 Loans, September 30,
$
3,787

$
1,443

$
5,230

2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Consumer
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
4,122

$
1,480

$
5,602

Discount accretion



Disposals
(335
)
(37
)
(372
)
ASC 310-30 Loans, September 30,
$
3,787

$
1,443

$
5,230

2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Consumer
Total
Beginning balance, July 1,
$
4,329

$
1,547

$
5,876

Discount accretion



Disposals
(105
)
(9
)
(114
)
ASC 310-30 Loans, September 30,
$
4,224

$
1,538

$
5,762

2015
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Consumer
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
4,803

$
1,571

$
6,374

Discount accretion



Disposals
(579
)
(33
)
(612
)
ASC 310-30 Loans, September 30,
$
4,224

$
1,538

$
5,762


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During the quarter ended March 31, 2016 the Corporation sold a significant portion of the assets and liabilities of the insurance operation for a gain of $12.8 million . Settlement of the transaction has been completed and the original gain was reduced by $199 thousand during the third quarter of 2016. The total assets, total revenues and net income of the insurance operation for 2015 were $13.0 million , $7.6 million and $168 thousand , respectively. For 2014 they were $15.8 million , $8.3 million and $554 thousand , respectively. The Corporation has chosen to focus its resources on the core banking activities. The sale of the insurance operations eliminated the goodwill of $5.1 million from the original acquisition.


9.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following table summarizes the changes, net of tax within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 .
Unrealized
gains and
2016
Losses on
available-
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, July 1,
$
14,353

$
(17,846
)
$
(3,493
)
Change in other comprehensive income before reclassification
786


786

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
(9
)
304

295

Net Current period other comprehensive other income
777

304

1,081

Ending balance, September 30,
$
15,130

$
(17,542
)
$
(2,412
)
Unrealized
gains and
2016
Losses on
available-
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
9,053

$
(18,454
)
$
(9,401
)
Change in other comprehensive income before reclassification
6,094


6,094

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
(17
)
912

895

Net Current period other comprehensive other income
6,077

912

6,989

Ending balance, September 30,
$
15,130

$
(17,542
)
$
(2,412
)
Unrealized
gains and
2015
Losses on
available-
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, July 1,
$
7,476

$
(21,524
)
$
(14,048
)
Change in other comprehensive income before reclassification
4,464


4,464

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
7

819

826

Net Current period other comprehensive other income
4,471

819

5,290

Ending balance, September 30,
$
11,947

$
(20,705
)
$
(8,758
)

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Unrealized
gains and
2015
Losses on
available-
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
10,278

$
(24,807
)
$
(14,529
)
Change in other comprehensive income before reclassification
1,654


1,654

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
15

4,102

4,117

Net Current period other comprehensive other income
1,669

4,102

5,771

Ending balance, September 30,
$
11,947

$
(20,705
)
$
(8,758
)
Balance
at
Current
Period
Balance
at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
7/1/2016
Change
9/30/2016
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale
without other than temporary impairment
$
13,120

$
663

$
13,783

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale



with other than temporary impairment
1,233

114

1,347

Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
$
14,353

$
777

$
15,130

Unrealized loss on retirement plans
(17,846
)
304

(17,542
)
TOTAL
$
(3,493
)
$
1,081

$
(2,412
)
Balance
at
Current
Period
Balance
at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1/1/2016
Change
9/30/2016
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale



without other than temporary impairment
$
6,083

$
7,700

$
13,783

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale



with other than temporary impairment
2,970

(1,623
)
1,347

Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
$
9,053

$
6,077

$
15,130

Unrealized loss on retirement plans
(18,454
)
912

(17,542
)
TOTAL
$
(9,401
)
$
6,989

$
(2,412
)
Balance
at
Current
Period
Balance
at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
7/1/2015
Change
9/30/2015
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale



without other than temporary impairment
$
4,429

$
4,231

$
8,660

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale



with other than temporary impairment
3,047

240

3,287

Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
$
7,476

$
4,471

$
11,947

Unrealized loss on retirement plans
(21,524
)
819

(20,705
)
TOTAL
$
(14,048
)
$
5,290

$
(8,758
)

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Balance
at
Current
Period
Balance
at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1/1/2015
Change
9/30/2015
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale



without other than temporary impairment
$
7,164

$
1,496

$
8,660

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale



with other than temporary impairment
3,114

173

3,287

Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
$
10,278

$
1,669

$
11,947

Unrealized loss on retirement plans
(24,807
)
4,102

(20,705
)
TOTAL
$
(14,529
)
$
5,771

$
(8,758
)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Details about accumulated
Amount reclassified from
Affected line item in
other comprehensive
accumulated other
the statement where
income components
comprehensive income
net income is presented
(in thousands)
Unrealized gains and losses
$
13

Securities gains/(losses), net
on available-for-sale
(4
)
Provision for income taxes
securities
$
9

Net of tax
Amortization of
$
507

(a) Salaries and employee benefits
retirement plan items
(203
)
Provision for income taxes
$
304

Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
313

Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. (see Footnote 7 for additional details).
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Details about accumulated
Amount reclassified from
Affected line item in
other comprehensive
accumulated other
the statement where
income components
comprehensive income
net income is presented
(in thousands)
Unrealized gains and losses
$
26

Securities gains/(losses), net
on available-for-sale
(9
)
Provision for income taxes
securities
$
17

Net of tax
Amortization of
$
1,521

(a) Salaries and employee benefits
retirement plan items
(609
)
Provision for income taxes
$
912

Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
929

Net of tax

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
Details about accumulated
Amount reclassified from
Affected line item in
other comprehensive
accumulated other
the statement where
income components
comprehensive income
net income is presented
(in thousands)
Unrealized gains and losses
$
9

Securities gains/(losses), net
on available-for-sale
(2
)
Provision for income taxes
securities
$
7

Net of tax
Amortization of
$
1,365

(a) Salaries and employee benefits
retirement plan items
(546
)
Provision for income taxes
$
819

Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
826

Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. (see Footnote 7 for additional details).

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Details about accumulated
Amount reclassified from
Affected line item in
other comprehensive
accumulated other
the statement where
income components
comprehensive income
net income is presented
(in thousands)
Unrealized gains and losses
$
23

Securities gains/(losses), net
on available-for-sale
(8
)
Provision for income taxes
securities
$
15

Net of tax
Amortization of
$
6,837

(a) Salaries and employee benefits
retirement plan items
(2,735
)
Provision for income taxes
$
4,102

Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
4,117

Net of tax



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ITEMS 2. and 3. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The purpose of this discussion is to point out key factors in the Corporation’s recent performance compared with earlier periods. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements beginning on page three of this report. All figures are for the consolidated entities. It is presumed the readers of these financial statements and of the following narrative have previously read the Corporation’s financial statements for 2015 in the 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 .
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, the Corporation’s ability to effectively execute its business plans; changes in general economic and financial market conditions; changes in interest rates; changes in the competitive environment; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; losses, customer bankruptcy, claims and assessments; changes in banking regulations or other regulatory or legislative requirements affecting the Corporation’s business; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements is available in the Corporation’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 , and subsequent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of these filings are available at no cost on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov or on the Corporation’s Web site at www.first-online.com. Management may elect to update forward-looking statements at some future point; however, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
Critical Accounting Policies
Certain of the Corporation’s accounting policies are important to the portrayal of the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Facts and circumstances which could affect these judgments include, without limitation, changes in interest rates, in the performance of the economy or in the financial condition of borrowers. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of goodwill and valuing investment securities. See further discussion of these critical accounting policies in the 2015 Form 10-K.
Summary of Operating Results
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was $ 8.2 million , compared to $8.4 million for the same period of 2015 . Basic earnings per share increased to $0.67 for the third quarter of 2016 compared to $0.65 for same period of 2015 . Return on Assets and Return on Equity were 1.10 % and 7.23 % respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to 1.14 % and 8.36 % for the three months ended September 30, 2015 . Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $ 30.1 million , compared to $23.1 million for the same period of 2015 . Basic earnings per share increased to $2.43 for the first nine months of 2016 compared to $1.79 for same period of 2015 . Return on Assets and Return on Equity were 1.35 % and 9.56 % respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to 1.03 % and 7.61 % for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 .

The primary components of income and expense affecting net income are discussed in the following analysis.
Net Interest Income

The Corporation's primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest earned on loans and other investments and the interest paid for deposits and other sources of funds. Net interest income decreased $225 thousand in the three months ended September 30, 2016 to $26.4 million from $26.6 million in the same period in 2015 . The net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2016 is 4.05% compared to 4.12% for the same period of 2015 , a 0.07% decrease, driven by a greater increase in the costs of funding while income on earning assets decreased. Net interest income increased $72 thousand in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 to $78.6 million from $78.5 million in the same period in 2015 . The net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is 4.05% compared to 4.04% for the same period of 2015 .

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Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was $7.9 million compared to $10.0 million for the same period of 2015 . Reduced insurance commission income of $1.7 million resulting from the sale of assets and liabilities of the insurance brokerage operation in the first quarter of 2016 is the main component of this decrease. Service charges on deposit accounts increased by $77 thousand. Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $38.5 million compared to $29.8 million for the same period of 2015 . Gain on the sale of assets and liabilities of the insurance brokerage operation of $12.8 million was the main component of this increase.

Non-Interest Expenses

The Corporation’s non-interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 decreased by $2.1 million to $22.0 million compared to the same period in 2015 . Salaries and employee benefits decreased $2.1 million. A portion of the decrease related to reduced pension cost. The pension plan was frozen for the majority of employees as of December 31, 2012. Additional savings were realized with lower health insurance costs. The Corporation’s non-interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 decreased by $5.3 million to $68.1 million compared to the same period in 2015 . Salaries and employee benefits decreased $5.5 million. The sale of a significant portion of the assets and liabilities of the insurance operation reduced the number of full time equivalent employees of the Corporation.
Allowance for Loan Losses

The Corporation’s provision for loan losses increased $41 thousand to $1.09 million for the third quarter of 2016 compared to $1.05 million for the same period of 2015 . Net charge offs for the third quarter of 2016 were $1.5 million compared to $1.0 million for the same period of 2015 . The provision for loan losses decreased $1.3 million to $2.4 million for nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $3.6 million for the same period of 2015 . Net charge offs for the first nine months of 2016 were $3.2 million compared to $2.7 million for the same period of 2015 . Reduced non-performing loans at September 30, 2016 has reduced the need for the level of the allowance for loan losses thus reducing the amount of provision for loan losses relative to the same period of the previous year.

Based on management’s analysis of the current portfolio, an evaluation that includes consideration of historical loss experience, non-performing loans trends, and probable incurred losses on identified problem loans, management believes the allowance is adequate to cover probable incurred losses.

Income Tax Expense

The Corporation’s effective income tax rate for the first quarter of 2016 increased dramatically due to the sale of certain assets and liabilities of the Forrest Sherer insurance operation which eliminated the goodwill of $5.1 million from the original acquisition. That goodwill was not deductible for tax purposes which had the effect of increasing the tax gain on the sale compared to the book gain, resulting in additional tax expense.

Non-performing Loans

Non-performing loans consist of (1) non-accrual loans on which the ultimate collectability of the full amount of interest is uncertain, (2) loans which have been renegotiated to provide for a reduction or deferral of interest or principal because of a deterioration in the financial position of the borrower, and (3) loans past due ninety days or more as to principal or interest. Non-performing loans increased to $ 26.3 million at September 30, 2016 compared to $ 25.5 million at December 31, 2015 . Nonperforming loans decreased 3.3% to $ 26.3 million as of September 30, 2016 versus $ 27.6 million as of September 30, 2015 . A summary of non-performing loans at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 follows:

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(000's)
September 30, 2016
December 31,
2015
Non-accrual loans
$
16,235

$
14,634

Accruing restructured loans
3,831

4,851

Nonaccrual restructured loans
5,055

5,009

Accruing loans past due over 90 days
1,144

964

$
26,265

$
25,458

Ratio of the allowance for loan losses


as a percentage of non-performing loans
72.6
%
78.3
%
The following loan categories comprise significant components of the nonperforming non-restructured loans:
(000's)
September 30, 2016
December 31,
2015
Non-accrual loans


Commercial loans
$
9,239

$
8,146

Residential loans
6,046

5,481

Consumer loans
950

1,007

$
16,235

$
14,634

Past due 90 days or more


Commercial loans
$

$

Residential loans
905

820

Consumer loans
239

144

$
1,144

$
964




Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity

First Financial Corporation has established risk measures, limits and policy guidelines for managing interest rate risk and liquidity. Responsibility for management of these functions resides with the Asset Liability Committee. The primary goal of the Asset Liability Committee is to maximize net interest income within the interest rate risk limits approved by the Board of Directors.
Interest Rate Risk

Management considers interest rate risk to be the Corporation’s most significant market risk. Interest rate risk is the exposure to changes in net interest income as a result of changes in interest rates. Consistency in the Corporation’s net interest income is largely dependent on the effective management of this risk.
The Asset Liability position is measured using sophisticated risk management tools, including earning simulation and market value of equity sensitivity analysis. These tools allow management to quantify and monitor both short-term and long-term exposure to interest rate risk. Simulation modeling measures the effects of changes in interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve and the effects of embedded options on net interest income. This measure projects earnings in the various environments over the next three years. It is important to note that measures of interest rate risk have limitations and are dependent on various assumptions. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely predict the impact of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income. Actual results will differ from simulated results due to timing, frequency and amount of interest rate changes as well as overall market conditions. The Committee has performed a thorough analysis of these assumptions and believes them to be valid and theoretically sound. These assumptions are continuously monitored for behavioral changes.
The Corporation from time to time utilizes derivatives to manage interest rate risk. Management continuously evaluates the merits of such interest rate risk products but does not anticipate the use of such products to become a major part of the Corporation’s risk management strategy.


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The table below shows the Corporation’s estimated sensitivity profile as of September 30, 2016 . The change in interest rates assumes a parallel shift in interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points. Given a 100 basis point increase in rates, net interest income would increase 3.87 % over the next 12 months and increase 8.23 % over the following 12 months. Given a 100 basis point decrease in rates, net interest income would decrease 0.59 % over the next 12 months and decrease 2.09 % over the following 12 months. These estimates assume all rate changes occur overnight and management takes no action as a result of this change.
Basis Point
Percentage Change in Net Interest Income
Interest Rate Change
12 months
24 months
36 months
Down 200
-0.89
%
-3.44
%
-5.74
%
Down 100
-0.59

-2.09

-3.45

Up 100
3.87

8.23

12.79

Up 200
4.04

11.88

20.80

Typical rate shock analysis does not reflect management’s ability to react and thereby reduce the effect of rate changes, and represents a worst-case scenario.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity represents an institution’s ability to provide funds to satisfy demands from depositors, borrowers, and other creditors by either converting assets into cash or accessing new or existing sources of incremental funds. Generally the Corporation relies on deposits, loan repayments and repayments of investment securities as its primary sources of funds. The Corporation has $ 5.9 million of investments that mature throughout the next 12 months. The Corporation also anticipates $ 134.3 million of principal payments from mortgage-backed securities. Given the current rate environment, the Corporation anticipates $ 30.7 million in securities to be called within the next 12 months. The Corporation also has unused borrowing capacity available with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and several correspondent banks. With these many sources of funds, the Corporation currently anticipates adequate liquidity to meet the expected obligations of its customers.

Financial Condition

Comparing the first nine months of 2016 to the same period in 2015 , loans, net of deferred loan costs, have increased $53.1 million to $ 1.8 billion. Deposits remained stable at $ 2.5 billion at September 30, 2016 compared to $2.4 billion at September 30, 2015 . Shareholders' equity increased 3.3% or $13.3 million. This financial performance increased book value per share 7.8% to $ 34.66 at September 30, 2016 from $ 32.16 at September 30, 2015 . Book value per share is calculated by dividing the total shareholders' equity by the number of shares outstanding.

Capital Adequacy

The Federal Reserve, OCC and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (collectively, joint agencies) establish regulatory capital guidelines for U.S. banking organizations. Regulatory capital guidelines require that capital be measured in relation to the credit and market risks of both on- and off-balance sheet items using various risk weights. On January 1, 2015, the Basel 3 rules became effective and include transition provisions through January 1, 2019. Under Basel 3, Total capital consists of two tiers of capital, Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 capital is further composed of Common equity tier 1 capital and additional tier 1 capital.
Common equity tier 1 capital primarily includes qualifying common shareholders’ equity, retained earnings and certain minority interests. Goodwill, disallowed intangible assets and certain disallowed deferred tax assets are excluded from Common equity tier 1 capital.
Additional tier 1 capital primarily includes qualifying non-cumulative preferred stock, trust preferred securities (Trust Securities) subject to phase-out and certain minority interests. Certain deferred tax assets are also excluded.
Tier 2 capital primarily consists of qualifying subordinated debt, a limited portion of the allowance for loan and lease losses, Trust Securities subject to phase-out and reserves for unfunded lending commitments. The Corporation’s Total capital is the sum of Tier 1 capital plus Tier 2 capital.
To meet adequately capitalized regulatory requirements, an institution must maintain a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.0 percent and a Total capital ratio of 8.0 percent. A “well-capitalized” institution must generally maintain capital ratios 200 bps higher than the minimum guidelines. The risk-based capital rules have been further supplemented by a Tier 1 leverage ratio, defined as Tier 1 capital divided by quarterly average total assets, after certain adjustments. BHCs must have a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 4.0 percent. National banks must maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 5.0 percent to be classified as “well capitalized.” Failure to meet the capital requirements established by the joint agencies can lead to certain mandatory and

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discretionary actions by regulators that could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial position. Below are the capital ratios for the Corporation and lead bank.
The phase in of the capital conservation buffer will have the minimum ratios for common equity Tier 1 capital at 7%, the Tier 1 capital at 8.5% ant the total capital at 10.5% in 2019 when fully phased in. Currently the Corporation exceeds all of these minimums.
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2015
To Be Well Capitalized
Common equity tier 1 capital
Corporation
17.46
%
17.69
%
N/A

First Financial Bank
16.77
%
17.23
%
6.50
%
Total risk-based capital



Corporation
18.31
%
18.62
%
N/A

First Financial Bank
17.52
%
18.05
%
10.00
%
Tier I risk-based capital



Corporation
17.46
%
17.69
%
N/A

First Financial Bank
16.77
%
17.23
%
8.00
%
Tier I leverage capital



Corporation
13.23
%
12.92
%
N/A

First Financial Bank
12.72
%
12.50
%
5.00
%


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ITEM 4.
Controls and Procedures
First Financial Corporation’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures, as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of September 30, 2016 , an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2016 were effective in ensuring material information required to be disclosed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis. Additionally, there was no change in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II – Other Information

ITEM 1.
Legal Proceedings.
There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than routine litigation incidental to the business of the Corporation or its subsidiaries, to which the Corporation or any of the subsidiaries is a party to or of which any of their respective property is subject. Further, there is no material legal proceeding in which any director, officer, principal shareholder, or affiliate of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries, or any associate of such director, officer, principal shareholder or affiliate is a party, or has a material interest, adverse to the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries.
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes in the risk factors from those disclosed in the Corporation’s 2015 financial statements in the Form 10-K filed for December 31, 2015 .

ITEM 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(a) None.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Purchases of Equity Securities
The Corporation periodically acquires shares of its common stock directly from shareholders in individually negotiated transactions. On February 3, 2016 First Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program pursuant to which up to 5% of the Corporations outstanding shares of common stock, or approximately 637,500 shares may be repurchased.
Following is certain information regarding shares of common stock purchased by the Corporation during the quarter covered by this report.
(c)
Total Number Of Shares
Purchased As Part Of
(c) Maximum
(a) Total Number Of
(b) Average Price
Publicly Announced Plans
Number of Shares That May Yet
Shares Purchased
Paid Per Share
Or Programs *
Be Purchased *
July 1-31, 2016
7,444

35.47

7,444
71,882
August 1-31, 2016


September 1-30, 2016


Total
7,444

35.47

7,444
71,882

ITEM 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.

ITEM 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

ITEM 5.
Other Information.
Not applicable.

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ITEM 6.
Exhibits.
Exhibit No.:
Description of Exhibit:
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
3.2
Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on August 24, 2012.
10.1*
Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated and effective July 1, 2016, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on September 9, 2016.
10.2*
2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
10.5*
2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007.
10.6*
2005 Executives Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007.
10.7*
2005 Executives Supplemental Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007.
10.9*
First Financial Corporation 2010 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 9 of the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed March 15, 2011.
10.10*
First Financial Corporation 2011 Short-Term Incentive Compensation Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed March 15, 2011.
10.11*
First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 filed on May 9, 2011.
10.12*
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
10.13*
Employment Agreement for Norman D. Lowery, dated December 28, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed December 29, 2015
10.14*
Employment Agreement for Rodger A. McHargue, dated December 28, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed December 29, 2015.
10.15*
Employment Agreement for Steven H. Holliday, dated December 28, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed December 29, 2015.
10.16*
Employment Agreement for Karen L. Stinson-Milienu, dated December 28, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed December 29, 2015
31.1
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 by Principal Executive Officer, dated November 3, 2016.
31.2
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 by Principal Financial Officer, dated November 3, 2016.
32.1
Certification, dated November 3, 2016, of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2005 on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.
101.1
Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Corporation for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, formatted in XBRL pursuant to Rule 405 : (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, as blocks of text and in detail**.
*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
**Furnished, not filed, for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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

FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date:
November 3, 2016
By     /s/ Norman L. Lowery
Norman L. Lowery, Vice Chairman, President and CEO
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:
November 3, 2016
By     /s/ Rodger A. McHargue
Rodger A. McHargue, Treasurer and CFO
(Principal Financial Officer)


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