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10-Q 1 thff-20190331x10q.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 March 31, 2019
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 ¨
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ¨

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 May 6, 2019 , the registrant had outstanding 12,290,212 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)
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
(unaudited)
ASSETS


Cash and due from banks
$
54,627

$
74,388

Federal funds sold
2,000


Securities available-for-sale
786,211

784,916

Loans:


Commercial
1,180,347

1,166,352

Residential
452,384

443,670

Consumer
348,193

341,041

1,980,924

1,951,063

(Less) plus:


Net deferred loan costs
3,129

2,925

Allowance for loan losses
(20,960
)
(20,436
)
1,963,093

1,933,552

Restricted stock
10,412

10,390

Accrued interest receivable
14,379

13,970

Premises and equipment, net
45,977

46,554

Bank-owned life insurance
86,471

86,186

Goodwill
34,355

34,355

Other intangible assets
1,083

1,197

Other real estate owned
857

603

Other assets
26,100

22,607

TOTAL ASSETS
$
3,025,565

$
3,008,718

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY


Deposits:


Non-interest-bearing
$
440,738

$
431,923

Interest-bearing:


Certificates of deposit exceeding the FDIC insurance limits
50,973

42,284

Other interest-bearing deposits
1,927,845

1,962,520

2,419,556

2,436,727

Short-term borrowings
56,648

69,656

FHLB advances
25,000


Other liabilities
61,565

59,634

TOTAL LIABILITIES
2,562,769

2,566,017

Shareholders’ equity


Common stock, $.125 stated value per share;
Authorized shares-40,000,000
Issued shares-14,632,323 in 2019 and 14,612,540 in 2018
Outstanding shares-12,290,212 in 2019 and 12,278,295 in 2018
1,825

1,824

Additional paid-in capital
76,974

76,774

Retained earnings
466,398

456,716

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(12,927
)
(23,454
)
Less: Treasury shares at cost-2,342,111 in 2019 and 2,334,245 in 2018
(69,474
)
(69,159
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
462,796

442,701

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
3,025,565

$
3,008,718

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
March 31,
2019
2018
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
INTEREST INCOME:


Loans, including related fees
$
26,754

$
23,623

Securities:


Taxable
3,681

3,593

Tax-exempt
1,867

1,840

Other
314

321

TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
32,616

29,377

INTEREST EXPENSE:


Deposits
2,817

1,764

Short-term borrowings
323

99

Other borrowings
50

41

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
3,190

1,904

NET INTEREST INCOME
29,426

27,473

Provision for loan losses
1,470

1,473

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION


FOR LOAN LOSSES
27,956

26,000

NON-INTEREST INCOME:


Trust and financial services
1,204

1,415

Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
2,624

2,885

Other service charges and fees
3,114

3,144

Securities gains, net
(4
)

Gain on sales of mortgage loans
420

340

Other
278

319

TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
7,636

8,103

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:


Salaries and employee benefits
12,755

12,965

Occupancy expense
1,815

1,781

Equipment expense
1,817

1,693

FDIC Expense
140

227

Other
7,166

6,545

TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
23,693

23,211

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
11,899

10,892

Provision for income taxes
2,217

1,939

NET INCOME
9,682

8,953

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)


Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on securities, net of reclassifications and taxes
10,224

(7,699
)
Change in funded status of post retirement benefits, net of taxes
303

281

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
$
20,209

$
1,535

PER SHARE DATA


Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
$
0.79

$
0.73

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)
12,282

12,248

See accompanying notes.

4


FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019 , and 2018
(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, 2018
$
1,822

$
75,624

$
420,275

$
(14,704
)
$
(69,448
)
$
413,569

Net income


8,953



8,953

Other comprehensive loss



(7,418
)

(7,418
)
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
1

186




187

Treasury shares purchased (8,639 shares)




(391
)
(391
)
ASU 2018-02 adjustment


2,366

(2,366
)


Balance, March 31, 2018
$
1,823

$
75,810

$
431,594

$
(24,488
)
$
(69,839
)
$
414,900

Balance, January 1, 2019
$
1,824

$
76,774

$
456,716

$
(23,454
)
$
(69,159
)
$
442,701

Net income


9,682



9,682

Other comprehensive income



10,527


10,527

Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
1

200




201

Treasury shares purchased (7,866 shares)




(315
)
(315
)
Balance, March 31, 2019
$
1,825

$
76,974

$
466,398

$
(12,927
)
$
(69,474
)
$
462,796

See accompanying notes.




























5


FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019
2018
(Unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:


Net Income
$
9,682

$
8,953

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


Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investments
900

885

Provision for loan losses
1,470

1,473

Securities (gains)
4


Loss on sale of other real estate
8

(16
)
Restricted stock compensation
201

187

Depreciation and amortization
1,000

1,036

Other, net
1,185

(3,488
)
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
14,450

9,030

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:


Calls, maturities and principal reductions on securities available-for-sale
27,321

37,679

Purchases of securities available-for-sale
(16,214
)
(39,195
)
Loans made to customers, net of repayment
(31,248
)
(1,926
)
Purchase of restricted stock
(22
)
(11
)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
13

113

Net change in federal funds sold
(2,000
)
(1,500
)
Additions to premises and equipment
(309
)
(432
)
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(22,459
)
(5,272
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:


Net change in deposits
(17,171
)
(1,464
)
Net change in short-term borrowings
(13,008
)
(28,608
)
Maturities of other borrowings
(92,000
)
(50,000
)
Proceeds from other borrowings
117,000

50,000

Purchase of treasury stock
(315
)
(391
)
Dividends paid
(6,258
)
(6,246
)
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(11,752
)
(36,709
)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(19,761
)
(32,951
)
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
74,388

74,107

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, END OF PERIOD
$
54,627

$
41,156

See accompanying notes.


6


FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying March 31, 2019 and 2018 consolidated financial statements are unaudited. The December 31, 2018 consolidated financial statements are as reported in the First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) 2018 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, 2018 .

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. For the three months ended 2019 and 2018 , 19,783 and 17,220 shares were awarded, respectively. These shares had a grant date value of $841 thousand and $784 thousand for 2019 and 2018 , 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 March 31.
Allowance for Loan Losses:
March 31, 2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
9,848

$
1,313

$
7,481

$
1,794

$
20,436

Provision for loan losses
(640
)
296

941

873

1,470

Loans charged -off
(256
)
(302
)
(1,551
)

(2,109
)
Recoveries
287

185

691


1,163

Ending Balance
$
9,239

$
1,492

$
7,562

$
2,667

$
20,960


Allowance for Loan Losses:
March 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
10,281

$
1,455

$
6,709

$
1,464

$
19,909

Provision for loan losses
8

(9
)
1,018

456

1,473

Loans charged -off
(315
)
(219
)
(1,539
)

(2,073
)
Recoveries
178

162

593


933

Ending Balance
$
10,152

$
1,389

$
6,781

$
1,920

$
20,242










7



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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 .
Allowance for Loan Losses
March 31, 2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
763

$

$

$

$
763

Collectively evaluated for impairment
8,476

1,492

7,562

2,667

20,197

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality





Ending Balance
$
9,239

$
1,492

$
7,562

$
2,667

$
20,960

Loans:
March 31, 2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
6,203

$
4,252

$

$
10,455

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,180,108

449,510

349,673

1,979,291

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
1,459



1,459

Ending Balance
$
1,187,770

$
453,762

$
349,673

$
1,991,205


Allowance for Loan Losses:
December 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Individually evaluated for impairment
737




737

Collectively evaluated for impairment
9,111

1,313

7,481

1,794

19,699

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality





Ending Balance
$
9,848

$
1,313

$
7,481

$
1,794

$
20,436


Loans
December 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total
Individually evaluated for impairment
6,101

4,415


10,516

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,166,227

440,497

342,473

1,949,197

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
1,495



1,495

Ending Balance
$
1,173,823

$
444,912

$
342,473

$
1,961,208



8


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

March 31, 2019
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
$
853

$
853

$

$
721

$

$

Farmland
1,953

1,953


1,988



Non Farm, Non Residential






Agriculture






All Other Commercial
1,108

1,108


1,111



Residential






First Liens
4,252

4,252


4,334



Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






With an allowance recorded:






Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
1,733

1,733

531

1,775



Farmland
210

210

40

211



Non Farm, Non Residential






Agriculture
346

346

192

346



All Other Commercial






Residential






First Liens






Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






TOTAL
$
10,455

$
10,455

$
763

$
10,486

$

$





9


December 31, 2018
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
$
589

$
589

$

$
698

$

$

Farmland
2,022

2,022


1,579



Non Farm, Non Residential



1,443



Agriculture



49



All Other Commercial
1,114

1,114


1,172



Residential






First Liens
4,415

4,415


3,371



Home Equity






Junior Liens



23



Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






With an allowance recorded:






Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
1,819

1,819

593

688



Farmland
211

211

44

1,691



Non Farm, Non Residential







Agriculture
346

346

100

316



All Other Commercial






Residential






First Liens



88



Home Equity






Junior Liens






Multifamily






All Other Residential






Consumer






Motor Vehicle






All Other Consumer






TOTAL
$
10,516

$
10,516

$
737

$
11,118

$

$






10


Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
Average
Recorded
Interest
Income
Cash Basis
Interest Income
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Investment
Recognized
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:



Commercial



Commercial & Industrial
$
788

$

$

Farmland
930



Non Farm, Non Residential
2,442



Agriculture
116



All Other Commercial
1,218



Residential



First Liens
2,032



Home Equity



Junior Liens
18



Multifamily



All Other Residential



Consumer



Motor Vehicle



All Other Consumer



With an allowance recorded:



Commercial



Commercial & Industrial
488



Farmland
3,041



Non Farm, Non Residential



Agriculture
537



All Other Commercial



Residential



First Liens
221



Home Equity



Junior Liens



Multifamily



All Other Residential



Consumer



Motor Vehicle



All Other Consumer



TOTAL
$
11,831

$

$










11


The tables below presents the recorded investment in non-performing loans.
March 31, 2019
Loans Past
Due Over
90 Day Still
Troubled
Debt Restructured
Nonaccrual Excluding
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Accruing
Accruing
Nonaccrual
TDR
Commercial




Commercial & Industrial
$

$
1

$
135

$
3,204

Farmland



2,322

Non Farm, Non Residential



76

Agriculture



353

All Other Commercial



1,084

Residential



First Liens
328

3,384

557

3,079

Home Equity
38



40

Junior Liens
5

79


82

Multifamily




All Other Residential



62

Consumer



Motor Vehicle
171



159

All Other Consumer
7

299

320

347

TOTAL
$
549

$
3,763

$
1,012

$
10,808


December 31, 2018
Loans Past
Due Over
90 Day Still
Troubled
Debt Restructured
Nonaccrual Excluding
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Accruing
Accruing
Nonaccrual
TDR
Commercial




Commercial & Industrial
$

$
1

$
144

$
2,902

Farmland



2,391

Non Farm, Non Residential



81

Agriculture



355

All Other Commercial



1,122

Residential



First Liens
581

3,327

531

3,393

Home Equity
41



75

Junior Liens
53

55


86

Multifamily




All Other Residential



64

Consumer



Motor Vehicle
177

1


125

All Other Consumer

268

349

380

TOTAL
$
852

$
3,652

$
1,024

$
10,974


There were $13 thousand of loans covered by loss share agreements with the FDIC included in loans past due over 90 days still on accrual at March 31, 2019 and there were $19 thousand at December 31, 2018 . There were $68 thousand of covered

12


loans included in non-accrual loans at March 31, 2019 and there were $91 thousand at December 31, 2018 . There were no covered loans at March 31, 2019 or December 31, 2018 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.
March 31, 2019
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
$
1,470

$
295

$
390

$
2,155

$
539,042

$
541,197

Farmland
7

210

2,067

2,284

102,046

104,330

Non Farm, Non Residential
243


56

299

187,202

187,501

Agriculture
933


346

1,279

136,067

137,346

All Other Commercial
154

3


157

217,239

217,396

Residential






First Liens
4,243

418

972

5,633

227,340

232,973

Home Equity
98

32

66

196

38,896

39,092

Junior Liens
260

6

17

283

49,540

49,823

Multifamily
52



52

123,242

123,294

All Other Residential
105



105

8,475

8,580

Consumer






Motor Vehicle
3,239

464

216

3,919

319,025

322,944

All Other Consumer
109

16

7

132

26,597

26,729

TOTAL
$
10,913

$
1,444

$
4,137

$
16,494

$
1,974,711

$
1,991,205

December 31, 2018
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
$
1,017

$
420

$
345

$
1,782

$
518,239

$
520,021

Farmland
515

8

2,136

2,659

104,981

107,640

Non Farm, Non Residential


57

57

188,706

188,763

Agriculture
41


347

388

148,345

148,733

All Other Commercial
30

3


33

208,633

208,666

Residential






First Liens
3,365

429

1,473

5,267

231,684

236,951

Home Equity
155

8

110

273

39,378

39,651

Junior Liens
132

225

63

420

49,111

49,531

Multifamily




109,609

109,609

All Other Residential

9

15

24

9,146

9,170

Consumer






Motor Vehicle
4,766

609

177

5,552

309,238

314,790

All Other Consumer
208

7

12

227

27,456

27,683

TOTAL
$
10,229

$
1,718

$
4,735

$
16,682

$
1,944,526

$
1,961,208


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During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , the terms of certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). The following tables present the activity for TDRs.
2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total
January 1,
$
145

$
4,043

$
618

$
4,806

Added

122

71

193

Charged Off

(16
)
(16
)
(32
)
Payments
(9
)
(130
)
(54
)
(193
)
March 31,
$
136

$
4,019

$
619

$
4,774

2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total
January 1,
2,709

3,611

714

7,034

Added

107

74

181

Charged Off

(16
)
(36
)
(52
)
Payments
(37
)
(134
)
(73
)
(244
)
March 31,
2,672

3,568

679

6,919


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 2019 or 2018 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 months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 did not result in any material charge-offs or additional provision expense.

The Corporation has no allocations of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of March 31, 2019 and 2018 . The Corporation has not committed to lend additional amounts as of March 31, 2019 and 2018 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings. None of the charge-offs during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were of restructurings that had occurred in the previous 12 months.


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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 those with an outstanding balance less than $100 thousand or are included in groups of homogeneous loans. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans are as follows:
March 31, 2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Pass
Special
Mention
Substandard
Doubtful
Not Rated
Total
Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
$
487,407

$
17,636

$
24,885

$

$
9,299

$
539,227

Farmland
88,245

6,552

8,028


14

102,839

Non Farm, Non Residential
167,773

6,813

12,311


133

187,030

Agriculture
110,152

4,012

20,141


532

134,837

All Other Commercial
207,573

41

6,593


2,207

216,414

Residential






First Liens
44,755

1,019

2,780


183,592

232,146

Home Equity
764


104


38,147

39,015

Junior Liens
1,973

73

157

76

47,423

49,702

Multifamily
122,945




26

122,971

All Other Residential


15


8,535

8,550

Consumer






Motor Vehicle


619


320,980

321,599

All Other Consumer


34


26,560

26,594

TOTAL
$
1,231,587

$
36,146

$
75,667

$
76

$
637,448

$
1,980,924


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December 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Pass
Special
Mention
Substandard
Doubtful
Not Rated
Total
Commercial






Commercial & Industrial
$
472,008

$
20,600

$
18,374

$

$
7,428

$
518,410

Farmland
90,367

7,587

7,783


19

105,756

Non Farm, Non Residential
170,757

5,442

10,439


1,695

188,333

Agriculture
118,952

10,010

16,637


457

146,056

All Other Commercial
198,302

43

6,777


2,675

207,797

Residential






First Liens
43,915

1,043

3,504


187,685

236,147

Home Equity
963


148


38,471

39,582

Junior Liens
1,983

74

224

76

47,060

49,417

Multifamily
109,361




17

109,378

All Other Residential


15


9,131

9,146

Consumer







Motor Vehicle


627


312,863

313,490

All Other Consumer


34


27,517

27,551

TOTAL
$
1,206,608

$
44,799

$
64,562

$
76

$
635,018

$
1,951,063


3.
Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of the Corporation’s investments are shown below. All securities are classified as available-for-sale.
March 31, 2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Government agencies
$
28,916

$
725

$
(191
)
$
29,450

Mortgage Backed Securities - residential
182,280

1,127

(1,554
)
181,853

Collateralized mortgage obligations
339,477

858

(4,468
)
335,867

State and municipal obligations
230,304

5,706

(263
)
235,747

Collateralized debt obligations
96

3,198


3,294

TOTAL
$
781,073

$
11,614

$
(6,476
)
$
786,211

December 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Government agencies
$
25,617

$
218

$
(471
)
$
25,364

Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
182,050

723

(4,030
)
178,743

Collateralized mortgage obligations
352,823

217

(9,424
)
343,616

State and municipal obligations
232,457

2,767

(1,289
)
233,935

Collateralized debt obligations
137

3,121


3,258

TOTAL
$
793,084

$
7,046

$
(15,214
)
$
784,916


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Contractual maturities of debt securities at March 31, 2019 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
$
4,322

$
4,344

Due after one but within five years
38,062

38,748

Due after five but within ten years
61,454

62,846

Due after ten years
155,478

162,553

259,316

268,491

Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
521,757

517,720

TOTAL
$
781,073

$
786,211

There were $2 thousand in gross gains and $6 thousand in losses from investment sales/calls realized by the Corporation for the three months ended March 31, 2019 . For the three months ended March 31, 2018 there were no gross gains and no losses on sales 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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 .
March 31, 2019
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
U.S. Government agencies
$

$

$
4,926

$
(191
)
$
4,926

$
(191
)
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential
$
98

$
(1
)
$
119,293

$
(1,553
)
$
119,391

$
(1,554
)
Collateralized mortgage obligations
196


211,827

(4,468
)
212,023

(4,468
)
State and municipal obligations
1,374

(22
)
17,031

(241
)
18,405

(263
)
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
1,668

$
(23
)
$
353,077

$
(6,453
)
$
354,745

$
(6,476
)
December 31, 2018
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 Agencies
$
3,052

$
(4
)
$
11,356

$
(467
)
$
14,408

$
(471
)
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential
$
39,997

$
(553
)
$
111,423

$
(3,477
)
$
151,420

$
(4,030
)
Collateralized mortgage obligations
52,838

(455
)
241,373

(8,969
)
294,211

(9,424
)
State and municipal obligations
34,229

(276
)
41,742

(1,013
)
75,971

(1,289
)
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
130,116

$
(1,288
)
$
405,894

$
(13,926
)
$
536,010

$
(15,214
)
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.
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

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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 $6.5 million as of March 31, 2019 and $15.2 million as of December 31, 2018 . 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 is one remaining collateralized debt obligations security with previously recorded OTTI but there was no additional OTTI recorded in 2019 or 2018 . During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, an obligation was called, resulting in the elimination of the OTTI associated with that obligation. A recovery of previously recorded OTTI of $4.2 million was received and recognized in non-interest income for the period. In addition the Corporation received $2.4 million of interest income associated with the call.

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 was 82.35 while Moody Investor Service pricing was 20.75 , 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 month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 :
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2019
2018
Beginning balance
$
2,974

$
7,132

Increases to the amount related to the credit


Loss for which other-than-temporary was previously recognized


Reductions for increases in cash flows collected


Reductions for securities called during the period


Ending balance
$
2,974

$
7,132



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

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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).
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).
March 31, 2019
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
U.S. Government agencies
$

$
29,450

$

$
29,450

Mortgage Backed Securities-residential

181,853


181,853

Collateralized mortgage obligations

335,867


335,867

State and municipal

232,857

2,890

235,747

Collateralized debt obligations


3,294

3,294

TOTAL
$

$
780,027

$
6,184

$
786,211

Derivative Assets

304



Derivative Liabilities

(304
)


December 31, 2018
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
U.S. Government agencies
$

$
25,364

$

$
25,364

Mortgage Backed Securities-residential

178,743


178,743

Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial




Collateralized mortgage obligations

343,616


343,616

State and municipal

230,800

3,135

233,935

Collateralized debt obligations


3,258

3,258

TOTAL
$

$
778,523

$
6,393

$
784,916

Derivative Assets

218



Derivative Liabilities

(218
)


There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2019 and 2018 .

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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 months ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018 .
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
State and
municipal
obligations
Collateralized
debt
obligations
Total
Beginning balance, January 1
$
3,135

$
3,258

$
6,393

Total realized/unrealized gains or losses



Included in earnings



Included in other comprehensive income

77

77

Transfers



Settlements
(245
)
(41
)
(286
)
Ending balance, March 31
$
2,890

$
3,294

$
6,184

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Year Ended December 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
State and
municipal
obligations
Collateralized
debt
obligations
Total
Beginning balance, January 1
$
3,680

$
14,605

$
18,285

Total realized/unrealized gains or losses



Included in earnings



Included in other comprehensive income

(2,840
)
(2,840
)
Purchases



Settlements
(545
)
(8,507
)
(9,052
)
Ending balance, December 31
$
3,135

$
3,258

$
6,393


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The following table presents quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at March 31, 2019 .
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Fair Value
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Range
State and municipal obligations
$
2,890

Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
Probability of default
2.87%-4.44% 0%
Other real estate
$
857

Sales comparison/income approach
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
5.00%-20.00%
Impaired Loans
$
1,525

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, 2018 .
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Fair Value
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Range
State and municipal obligations
$
3,135

Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
Probability of default
2.64%-4.80% 0%
Other real estate
$
603

Sales comparison/income approach
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
5.00%-20.00%
Impaired Loans
1,639

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 $1.5 million , after a valuation allowance of $763 thousand at March 31, 2019 and at a fair value of $1.6 million , net of a valuation allowance of $737 thousand at December 31, 2018 . The impact to the provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018 was a $26 thousand increase, and a $112 thousand increase, respectively. Other real estate owned is valued at Level 3. Other real estate owned at March 31, 2019 with a value of $857 thousand was reduced $574 thousand for fair value adjustment. At March 31, 2019 other real estate owned was comprised of $156 thousand from commercial loans and $701 thousand from residential loans. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2018 with a value of $603 thousand was reduced $598 thousand for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2018 other real estate owned was comprised of $171 thousand from commercial loans and $432 thousand from residential loans.
Fair value 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-recurring basis, as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , which are all considered Level 3.
March 31, 2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Carrying
Value
Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
Fair Value
Commercial



Commercial & Industrial
$
1,733

$
531

$
1,202

Farmland
210

40

170

Non Farm, Non Residential



Agriculture
346

192

154

All Other Commercial



Residential



First Liens



Home Equity



Junior Liens



Multifamily



All Other Residential



Consumer



Motor Vehicle



All Other Consumer



TOTAL
$
2,289

$
763

$
1,526

December 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Carrying
Value
Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated
Fair Value
Commercial



Commercial & Industrial
$
1,819

$
593

$
1,226

Farmland
211

44

167

Non Farm, Non Residential



Agriculture
346

100


All Other Commercial



Residential



First Liens



Home Equity



Junior Liens



Multifamily



All Other Residential



Consumer



Motor Vehicle



All Other Consumer



TOTAL
$
2,376

$
737

$
1,639


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The carrying amounts and estimated fair value of financial instruments at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , 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 previously. Loan fair value estimates 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.
March 31, 2019
Carrying
Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Cash and due from banks
$
54,627

$
19,063

$
35,564

$

$
54,627

Federal funds sold
2,000


2,000


2,000

Securities available-for-sale
786,211


780,027

6,184

786,211

Restricted stock
10,412

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Loans, net
1,963,093



1,951,534

1,951,534

Accrued interest receivable
14,379


4,168

10,211

14,379

Deposits
(2,419,556
)

(2,411,197
)

(2,411,197
)
Short-term borrowings
(56,648
)

(56,648
)

(56,648
)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
(25,000
)

(25,000
)

(25,000
)
Accrued interest payable
(584
)

(584
)

(584
)
December 31, 2018
Carrying
Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Cash and due from banks
$
74,388

$
23,418

$
50,970

$

$
74,388

Securities available-for-sale
784,916


778,523

6,393

784,916

Restricted stock
10,390

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Loans, net
1,933,552



1,889,795

1,889,795

Accrued interest receivable
13,970


3,005

10,965

13,970

Deposits
(2,436,727
)

(2,426,128
)

(2,426,128
)
Short-term borrowings
(69,656
)

(69,656
)

(69,656
)
Accrued interest payable
(609
)

(609
)

(609
)
5.
Short-Term Borrowings
Period–end short-term borrowings were comprised of the following:
(000 's)
March 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Federal Funds Purchased
$
34,650

$
43,250

Repurchase Agreements
21,998

26,406

$
56,648

$
69,656


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:
March 31, 2019
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
$
9,223

$
90

$
155

$
12,530

$
21,998


December 31, 2018
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
$
10,870

$
6,307

$
8,683

$
546

$
26,406




6.
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Three Months Ended March 31,
(000's)
Pension Benefits
Post-Retirement
Health Benefits
2019
2018
2019
2018
Service cost
$
304

$
347

$
9

$
10

Interest cost
866

798

36

33

Expected return on plan assets
(896
)
(991
)


Net amortization of prior service cost




Net amortization of net (gain) loss
389

362

(4
)

Net Periodic Benefit Cost
$
663

$
516

$
41

$
43

Employer Contributions
First Financial Corporation previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 that it expected to contribute $1.8 million and $ 814 thousand respectively to its Pension Plan and ESOP and $233 thousand to the Post Retirement Health Benefits Plan in 2019 . Contributions of $391 thousand have been made to the Pension Plan thus far in 2019 . Contributions of $56 thousand have been made through the first three months of 2019 for the Post Retirement Health Benefits plan. No contributions have been made in 2019 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 three months of 2019 and 2018 there has been $390 thousand and $419 thousand of expense accrued for potential contributions to these alternative retirement benefit options.


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7.
New accounting standards
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted:

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02, Leases. The FASB issued this ASU to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under current U.S. GAAP and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard was adopted by the Corporation on January 1, 2019. ASU 2016-02 provides for a modified retrospective transition approach requiring lessees to recognize and measure leases on the balance sheet at the beginning of either the earliest period presented or as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The Corporation elected to apply ASU 2016-02 as of the beginning of the period of adoption (January 1, 2019) and will not restate comparative periods. Adoption of ASU 2016-02 resulted in the recognition of lease liabilities totaling $7 million and the recognition of right-of-use assets totaling $7 million as of the date of adoption. Lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are reflected in other liabilities and other assets, respectively. The initial balance sheet gross up upon adoption was primarily related to operating leases of certain real estate properties. The Corporation has no finance leases or material subleases or leasing arrangements for which it is the lessor of property or equipment. The Corporation has elected to apply the package of practical expedients allowed by the new standard under which the Corporation need not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are leases or contain leases, the Corporation need not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing lease, and the Corporation need not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. Adoption of ASU 2016-02 is not expected to materially change the Corporation’s recognition of lease expense in future periods. See Note 11 - Leases for additional disclosures related to leases.

In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, Leases - Targeted Improvements, to provide entities with relief from the costs of implementing certain aspects of the new leasing standard, ASU No. 2016-02. Specifically, under the amendments in ASU 2018-11: (1) entities may elect not to recast the comparative periods presented when transitioning to the new leasing standard, and (2) lessors may elect not to separate lease and non-lease components when certain conditions are met. The amendments have the same effective date as ASU 2016-02 (January 1, 2019 for the Corporation). The Corporation elected both transition options on January 1, 2019. ASU 2018-11 did not have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

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. Management has initiated an implementation committee to assist in assessing data and system needs for the new standard. Management anticipates the effect will be an increase to the allowance for loan losses upon adoption, however, the overall increase is uncertain at this time.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. Goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. All other goodwill impairment guidance will remain largely unchanged. ASU No. 2017-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted for any impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. The Corporation is assessing ASU 2017-04 but does not expect a significant impact on its accounting and disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This ASU eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Among the changes, entities will no longer be required to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, but will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU No. 2018-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted. Entities are also allowed to elect early adoption the eliminated or modified disclosure requirements and delay adoption of the new disclosure requirements until their effective date. As ASU No. 2018-13 only revises disclosure requirements, it will not have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial statements.

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In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans. This ASU makes minor changes to the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension and/or other postretirement benefit plans. ASU 2018-14 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020; early adoption is permitted. As ASU 2018-14 only revises disclosure requirements, it will not have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial statements.

In September 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. This ASU requires an entity in a cloud computing arrangement (i.e., hosting arrangement) that is a service contract to follow the internal-use software guidance in ASC 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as assets or expense as incurred. Capitalized implementation costs should be presented in the same line item on the balance sheet as amounts prepaid for the hosted service, if any (generally as an “other asset”). The capitalized costs will be amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement, with the amortization expense being presented in the same income statement line item as the fees paid for the hosted service. ASU 2018-15 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted. ASU 2018-15 will not have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial statements.


8.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers

All of the Corporation's revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within Non-Interest Income. The following table presents the Corporation's sources of Non-Interest Income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 . Items outside the scope of ASC 606 are noted as such.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2019
2018
Non-interest income
Service charges on deposits
$
2,988

$
3,233

Asset management fees
1,147

1,218

Interchange income
74

68

Net gains on sales of loans (a)
420

340

Loan servicing fees (a)
318

391

Net gains/(losses) on sales of securities (a)
(4
)

Other service charges and fees (a)
2,320

2,300

Other (b)
373

553

Total non-interest income
$
7,636

$
8,103

(a) Not within the scope of ASC 606.
(b) The Other category includes gains/(losses) on the sale of OREO for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, totaling $(20) thousand and $25 thousand , respectively, which is within the scope of ASC 606; the remaining balance is outside the scope of ASC 606.


Service charges on deposits : The Corporation earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Corporation fulfills the customer's request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Corporation satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer's account balance.

Asset management fees : The Corporation earns asset management fees from its contracts with trust customers to manage assets for investment, and/or to transact on their accounts. These fees are primarily earned over time as the Corporation provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of assets under management at month-end. Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed, i.e. the trade date. Other related services provided and the fees the Corporation earns, which are based on a fixed fee schedule, are recognized when the services are rendered.

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Interchange income : The Corporation earns interchange fees from debit and credit cardholder transactions conducted through the payment network. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder.

Gains/Losses on sales of OREO : The Corporation records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Corporation finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Corporation assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Corporation adjusts the transaction price and related gain (loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present.

9.
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 $ 19.4 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 March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 totaled $3.0 million and $3.2 million , respectively. The only loans still covered by the loss share agreement are the single family loans.
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 March 31, 2019 and 2018 are shown in the following tables:
2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Consumer
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
1,530

$

$
1,530

Discount accretion



Disposals
(36
)

(36
)
ASC 310-30 Loans, March 31,
$
1,494

$

$
1,494

2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Consumer
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
1,896

$

$
1,896

Discount accretion



Disposals
(36
)

(36
)
ASC 310-30 Loans, March 31,
$
1,860

$

$
1,860



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10.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following tables summarize the changes, net of tax, within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 .
Unrealized
gains and
2019
(Losses) on
available-
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
(6,105
)
$
(17,349
)
$
(23,454
)
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
10,221


10,221

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
3

303

306

ASU 2018-02 adjustment



Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
10,224

303

10,527

Ending balance, March 31,
$
4,119

$
(17,046
)
$
(12,927
)
Unrealized
gains and
2018
(Losses) on
available-
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
2,258

$
(16,962
)
$
(14,704
)
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
(7,699
)

(7,699
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

281

281

Net current period other comprehensive income
(7,699
)
281

(7,418
)
ASU 2018-02 adjustment
498

(2,864
)
(2,366
)
Ending balance, March 31,
$
(4,943
)
$
(19,545
)
$
(24,488
)

Balance
at
Current
Period
Balance
at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1/1/2019
Change
3/31/2019
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale
without other than temporary impairment
$
(8,446
)
$
10,166

$
1,720

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



with other than temporary impairment
2,341

58

2,399

Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
$
(6,105
)
$
10,224

$
4,119

Unrealized loss on retirement plans
(17,349
)
303

(17,046
)
TOTAL
$
(23,454
)
$
10,527

$
(12,927
)

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Balance
at
Current
Period
ASU 2018-02
Balance
at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1/1/2018
Change
Adjustment
3/31/2018
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale



without other than temporary impairment
$
(1,371
)
$
(4,990
)
$
(2,864
)
$
(9,225
)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale



with other than temporary impairment
3,629

653

4,282

Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
$
2,258

$
(4,337
)
$
(2,864
)
$
(4,943
)
Unrealized loss on retirement plans
(16,962
)
(3,081
)
498

(19,545
)
TOTAL
$
(14,704
)
$
(7,418
)
$
(2,366
)
$
(24,488
)


Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
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
$
(4
)
Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale
1

Income tax expense
securities
$
(3
)
Net of tax
Amortization of
$
(389
)
(a) Salary and benefits
retirement plan items
86

Income tax expense
$
(303
)
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
(306
)
Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. (see Footnote 6 for additional details).


Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
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
$

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

Income tax expense
securities
$

Net of tax
Amortization of
$
(362
)
(a) Salary and benefits
retirement plan items
81

Income tax expense
$
(281
)
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
(281
)
Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. (see Footnote 6 for additional details).




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11.
Leases

The Corporation leases certain branches under operating leases. At March 31, 2019, the Corporation had lease liabilities totaling $6,437,000 and right-of-use assets totaling $6,435,000 related to these leases. Lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are reflected in other liabilities and other assets, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases was 12.3 years and the weighted average discount rate used in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was 2.92%.

The calculated amount of the lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Corporation's lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Corporation's discretion. If at lease inception, the Corporation considers the exercising of a renewal option to be reasonably certain, the Corporation will include the extended term in the calculation of the lease liability and right-of-use asset. Regarding the discount rate, the new standard requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, the Corporation utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term. For operating leases existing prior to January 1, 2019, the rate for the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019 was used.

The following table represents lease costs and other lease information. As the Corporation elected, not to separate lease and non-lease components and instead to account for them as a single lease component, the variable lease cost primarily represents variable payments such as common area maintenance and utilities.

Lease costs were as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Operating lease cost
$
208

Short-term lease cost
11

Variable lease cost
14

Total lease cost
$
233

Other information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
223

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
6,613

Future minimum payments for operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of March 31, 2019 were as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
March 31, 2019
Twelve Months Ended March 31,
2020
$
858

2021
780

2022
763

2023
763

2024
683

Thereafter
3,825

Total Future Minimum Lease Payments
7,672

Amounts Representing Interest
(1,235
)
Present Value of Net Future Minimum Lease Payments
$
6,437




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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 2018 in the 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 .
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, 2018 , 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 2018 Form 10-K.
Summary of Operating Results

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $ 9.7 million , compared to $9.0 million for the same period of 2018 . Basic earnings per share increased to $0.79 for the first quarter of 2019 compared to $0.73 for the same period in 2018 . Return on Assets and Return on Equity were 1.29 % and 8.59 % respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to 1.20 % and 8.64 % for the three months ended March 31, 2018 .

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 increased $1.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2019 to $29.4 million from $27.5 million in the same period in 2018 . The net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2019 is 4.31 % compared to 4.06 % for the same period of 2018 , a 6.16% increase.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $7.6 million compared to $8.1 million for the same period of 2018 .

Non-Interest Expenses

The Corporation’s non-interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 was $23.7 million compared to $ 23.2 million for the same period in 2018 .


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Allowance for Loan Losses

The Corporation’s provision for loan losses remained stable at $ 1.5 million for first quarter of 2019 compared to $ 1.5 million for the same period of 2018 . Net charge offs for the first quarter of 2019 were $946 thousand compared to $1.1 million for the same period of 2018 . 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.

Income Tax Expense

The Corporation’s effective income tax rate for the first three months of 2019 increased from the same period in 2018 .

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 decreased to $ 16.1 million at March 31, 2019 compared to $ 16.6 million at December 31, 2018 . Nonperforming loans decreased 22.3% compared to $ 20.7 million as of March 31, 2018 . A summary of non-performing loans at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 follows:
(000's)
March 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Non-accrual loans
$
10,808

$
10,974

Accruing restructured loans
3,690

3,702

Nonaccrual restructured loans
1,084

1,104

Accruing loans past due over 90 days
507

798

$
16,089

$
16,578

Ratio of the allowance for loan losses


as a percentage of non-performing loans
130.3
%
123.3
%


The following loan categories comprise significant components of the nonperforming non-restructured loans:
(000's)
March 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Non-accrual loans


Commercial loans
$
7,039

$
6,851

Residential loans
3,263

3,618

Consumer loans
506

505

$
10,808

$
10,974

Past due 90 days or more


Commercial loans
$

$

Residential loans
337

630

Consumer loans
170

168

$
507

$
798





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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.

The table below shows the Corporation’s estimated sensitivity profile as of March 31, 2019 . 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 2.25 % over the next 12 months and increase 5.40 % over the following 12 months. Given a 100 basis point decrease in rates, net interest income would decrease 3.23 % over the next 12 months and decrease 6.71 % 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
-8.01
%
-14.07
%
-19.11
%
Down 100
-3.23

-6.71

-9.56

Up 100
2.25

5.40

8.66

Up 200
1.68

7.64

14.10

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 $ 4.4 million of investments that mature throughout the next 12 months. The Corporation also anticipates $ 103.4 million of principal payments from mortgage-backed securities. Given the current rate environment, the Corporation anticipates $ 30.3 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 sources of funds, the Corporation currently anticipates adequate liquidity to meet the expected obligations of its customers.

Financial Condition

Comparing the first three months of 2019 to the same period in 2018 , loans, net of deferred loan costs, have increased $77 million to $ 2.0 billion. Deposits decreased 1.5% to $ 2.4 billion at March 31, 2019 compared to March 31, 2018 . Shareholders' equity increased 11.5% or $47.9 million. This financial performance increased book value per share 11.2% to $ 37.66 at March 31,

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2019 from $ 33.86 at March 31, 2018 . 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 8.50 percent and a Total capital ratio of 10.50 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 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% and the total capital at 10.5% in 2019 when fully phased in. Currently the Corporation exceeds all of these minimums.
March 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
To Be Well Capitalized
Common equity tier 1 capital
Corporation
18.65
%
18.48
%
N/A

First Financial Bank
17.94
%
17.99
%
6.50
%
Total risk-based capital



Corporation
19.54
%
19.36
%
N/A

First Financial Bank
18.67
%
18.71
%
10.00
%
Tier I risk-based capital



Corporation
18.65
%
18.48
%
N/A

First Financial Bank
17.94
%
17.99
%
8.00
%
Tier I leverage capital



Corporation
14.83
%
14.59
%
N/A

First Financial Bank
14.15
%
14.19
%
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 March 31, 2019 , 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 March 31, 2019 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 March 31, 2019 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 2018 Form 10-K filed for December 31, 2018 .

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 *
January 1-31, 2019


N/A
N/A
February 1-28, 2019


March 1-31, 2019


Total


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:
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.
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.
Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated and effective July 1, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on April 3, 2019.
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.
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.
2005 Executives Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007.
2005 Executives Supplemental Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007.
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.
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.
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.
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Corporation's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 filed on May 10, 2012.
Employment Agreement for Norman D. Lowery, dated January 28, 2109, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed February 1, 2019.
Employment Agreement for Rodger A. McHargue, dated January 28, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed February 1, 2019.
Employment Agreement for Steven H. Holliday, dated January 28, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed February 1, 2019.
Employment Agreement for Karen L. Stinson-Milienu, dated January 28, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed February 1, 2019.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 by Principal Executive Officer, dated May 8, 2019.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 by Principal Financial Officer, dated May 8, 2019.
Certification, dated May 8, 2019, 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 March 31, 2019.
101.1
Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Corporation for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, 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:
May 8, 2019
By     /s/ Norman L. Lowery
Norman L. Lowery, Vice Chairman, President and CEO
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:
May 8, 2019
By     /s/ Rodger A. McHargue
Rodger A. McHargue, Treasurer and CFO
(Principal Financial Officer)


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I Financial InformationItem 1. Financial StatementsItem 4. Controls and ProceduresPart II Other InformationItem 1. Legal ProceedingsItem 1A. Risk FactorsItem 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities and Use Of ProceedsItem 3. Defaults Upon Senior SecuritiesItem 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresItem 5. Other InformationItem 6. Exhibits

Exhibits

3.2 Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) of the Corporations Form 8-K filed on August 24, 2012. 10.1* Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated and effective July 1, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Corporations Form 8-K filed on April 3, 2019. 10.5* 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Corporations Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007. 10.6* 2005 Executives Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Corporations Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007. 10.7* 2005 Executives Supplemental Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Corporations 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 Corporations 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 Corporations 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 Corporations 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 incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Corporation's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 filed on May 10, 2012. 10.13* Employment Agreement for Norman D. Lowery, dated January 28, 2109, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Corporations Form 8-K filed February 1, 2019. 10.14* Employment Agreement for Rodger A. McHargue, dated January 28, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Corporations Form 8-K filed February 1, 2019. 10.15* Employment Agreement for Steven H. Holliday, dated January 28, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Corporations Form 8-K filed February 1, 2019. 10.16* Employment Agreement for Karen L. Stinson-Milienu, dated January 28, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Corporations Form 8-K filed February 1, 2019. 31.1 Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 by Principal Executive Officer, dated May 8, 2019. 31.2 Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 by Principal Financial Officer, dated May 8, 2019. 32.1 Certification, dated May 8, 2019, 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 March 31, 2019.