Overview

Ames National Corporation (the "Company") is a bank holding company established
in 1975 that owns and operates six bank subsidiaries in central Iowa (the
"Banks"). The following discussion is provided for the consolidated operations
of the Company and its Banks, First National Bank, Ames, Iowa (First National),
State Bank & Trust Co. (State Bank), Boone Bank & Trust Co. (Boone Bank),
Reliance State Bank (Reliance Bank), United Bank & Trust NA (United Bank) and
Iowa State Savings Bank (Iowa State Bank). The purpose of this discussion is to
focus on significant factors affecting the Company's financial condition and
results of operations.



The Company does not engage in any material business activities apart from its
ownership of the Banks. Products and services offered by the Banks are for
commercial and consumer purposes including loans, deposits and wealth management
services. Wealth management services includes financial planning and managing
trust, agencies, estates and investment brokerage accounts. The Company employs
sixteen individuals to assist with financial reporting, human resources, audit,
compliance, marketing, technology systems, training, real estate valuation
services and the coordination of management activities, in addition to 265
full-time equivalent individuals employed by the Banks.



The Company's primary competitive strategy is to utilize seasoned and competent
Bank management and local decision making authority to provide customers with
faster response times and more flexibility in the products and services offered.
This strategy is viewed as providing an opportunity to increase revenues through
creating a competitive advantage over other financial institutions. The Company
also strives to remain operationally efficient to provide better profitability
while enabling the Company to offer more competitive loan and deposit rates.



The principal sources of Company revenues and cash flow are: (i) interest and
fees earned on loans made by the Company and Banks; (ii) interest on fixed
income investments held by the Banks; (iii) fees on wealth management services
provided by those Banks exercising trust powers; (iv) service fees on deposit
accounts maintained at the Banks; (v) gain on sale of loans; and (vi) merchant
and card fees. The Company's principal expenses are: (i) interest expense on
deposit accounts and other borrowings; (ii) provision for loan losses; (iii)
salaries and employee benefits; (iv) data processing costs associated with
maintaining the Banks' loan and deposit functions; (v) occupancy expenses for
maintaining the Bank's facilities; and (vi) professional fees. The largest
component contributing to the Company's net income is net interest income, which
is the difference between interest earned on earning assets (primarily loans and
investments) and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities (primarily
deposits and other borrowings). One of management's principal functions is to
manage the spread between interest earned on earning assets and interest paid on
interest bearing liabilities in an effort to maximize net interest income while
maintaining an appropriate level of interest rate risk.



The Company had net income of $5,671,000, or $0.62 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to net income of $4,041,000, or $0.44 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in earnings is primarily the result of a reduction in interest expense due to market rate decreases and the Iowa State Savings Bank acquisition.





Net loan charge-offs totaled $615,000 and $314,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The provision for loan losses totaled
$542,000 and $379,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019,
respectively.



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The Company had net income of $13,654,000, or $1.49 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to net income of $12,896,000, or $1.40 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.





The increase in earnings is primarily the result of the Acquisition, reduction
in interest expense due to market rate decreases, and was partially offset by an
increase in provision for loan losses.



Net loan charge-offs totaled $1,111,000 and $295,000 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The provision for loan losses totaled
$4,424,000 and $545,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019,
respectively.


The following management discussion and analysis will provide a review of important items relating to:

? Challenges and COVID-19 Status, Risks and Uncertainties

? Key Performance Indicators and Industry Results

? Critical Accounting Policies




? Income Statement Review


? Balance Sheet Review

? Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management

? Liquidity and Capital Resources

? Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks




? Non-GAAP Financial Measures



Challenges and COVID-19 Status, Risks and Uncertainties





Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic during the first quarter of 2020,
management had identified certain events or circumstances that may negatively
impact the Company's financial condition and results of operations in the future
and detailed its efforts to position the Company to best respond to those
challenges. These challenges are addressed in the Company's most recent Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2020.



The Company conducts business in the State of Iowa and Iowa began to place
significant restrictions on companies and individuals on March 9, 2020 as a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The State of Iowa has eased many of the
restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As an organization that focuses
on community banking, we are concerned about the health of our customers,
employees and local communities and keep that thought at the forefront of our
decisions. The Company's bank lobbies are open to the public, with business also
being transacted through our drive up facilities, online, telephone or by
appointment.



The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly heightened the level of challenges, risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its operations, including the following:

? As the economic slowdown continues to evolve due to the pandemic, some of the

Company's customers may experience decreased revenues, which may correlate to

an inability to make timely loan payments or maintain payrolls. This, in turn,

could adversely impact the revenues and earnings of the Company by, among

other things, requiring further increases in the allowance for loan losses and

increases in the level of charge-offs in the loan portfolio. As detailed

herein, the Company recognized a significant increase in provision expense

during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase was due in part

to the economic slowdown. Management anticipates additional increases in the

allowance if the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to negatively


    impact the loan portfolio.




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? The Federal Reserve decreased the range for the federal funds target rate by

0.5 percent on March 3, 2020, and by another 1.0 percent on March 16, 2020,


    reaching a current range of 0.0 - 0.25 percent.



? Local and the State of Iowa's elevated unemployment may continue to cause

economic challenges to our consumer and commercial customers due to the

economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher levels of unemployment may


    adversely impact the revenues and earnings of the Company.



? The Company anticipates a slowdown in demand for its products and services,

including in the demand for traditional loans, although the timing of the


    recovery is uncertain.



? Goodwill is currently evaluated for impairment quarterly and goodwill has been

determined to not be impaired as of September 30, 2020. In the future goodwill

may be impaired if the effects of the economic slowdown negatively impacts our

net income and fair value, particularly of our most recent acquisition. An

impairment of goodwill would decrease the Company's earnings during the period


    in which the impairment is recorded.



? The uncertain economic conditions has created significant volatility and

disruption in the financial markets, and these conditions may require the

Company to recognize an elevated level of other than temporary impairments on

securities held in the Company's investment portfolio as issuers of these

securities are negatively impacted by the economic slowdown. Declines in fair

value of securities held in the portfolio could also reduce the unrealized


    gains reported as part of the Company's other comprehensive income.




  ? Market interest rates have declined significantly and these reductions,

especially if prolonged, could adversely affect the Company's net interest


    income, net interest margin and earnings.



? Dividends in the future may be reduced or eliminated if the COVID-19 pandemic

has an adverse effect on net income, an unanticipated increase in deposits or

other unidentified risks that may negatively affect the Company's capital


    ratios.



We have taken numerous steps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the following:

? We have been actively working with loan customers to evaluate prudent loan

modification terms. As of September 30, 2020, approximately $94.8 million, or

8.1%, of loans were in payment deferral status under COVID-19 related

modifications. COVID-19 related modifications primarily involve a delay of


    principal and/or interest payments for up to six months.



? We had 942 PPP loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $79.6 million as

of September 30, 2020. Borrowers have begun the process of filing for

forgiveness with the SBA. When the borrower applies for loan forgiveness, the

Bank has 60 days to submit the application to the SBA. The SBA then has 90

days to approve the loan forgiveness. We began receiving forgiveness payments

from the SBA in October 2020 and expect the forgiveness process to extend into


    2021



? We have successfully deployed a modified working environment to emphasize the

safety of our teams and continuity of our business processes. We do not

anticipate significant challenges to our ability to maintain our systems and

controls in light of the measures we have taken to prevent the spread of


    COVID-19. No material operational or internal control challenges or risks have
    been identified to date.




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Certain industries are widely expected to be particularly impacted by shutdowns,
capacity restrictions, quarantines and social distancing in response to COVID-19
and efforts to contain it. As of September 30, 2020 approximately 8.4% of our
loan portfolio is associated with the hospitality and entertainment industries.
Because of the significant uncertainties related to the duration of the COVID-19
pandemic and its potential effects on our customers, and on the national and
local economy as a whole, there can be no assurances as to how the crisis may
ultimately affect the Company's loan portfolio.



Key Performance Indicators and Industry Results

Certain key performance indicators for the Company and the industry are presented in the following chart. The industry figures are compiled by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC") and are derived from 5,066 commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the FDIC. Management reviews these indicators on a quarterly basis for purposes of comparing the Company's performance from quarter-to-quarter against the industry as a whole.

Selected Indicators for the Company and the Industry





                            3 Months       9 Months                                                 Years Ended December 31,
                             Ended          Ended             3 Months Ended
                              September 30, 2020              June 30, 2020                     2019                         2018
                                    Company              Company       Industry*      Company       Industry*      Company       Industry*

Return on assets                 1.21 %         0.99 %       0.94 %          0.36 %       1.14 %          1.29 %       1.23 %          1.35 %

Return on equity                11.18 %         9.27 %       9.09 %          3.53 %       9.48 %         11.40 %      10.09 %         11.98 %

Net interest margin              3.21 %         3.16 %       3.10 %          2.81 %       3.21 %          3.36 %       3.23 %          3.40 %

Efficiency ratio                54.80 %        56.30 %      56.49 %         58.69 %      58.51 %         56.63 %      55.90 %         56.27 %

Capital ratio                   10.80 %        10.69 %      10.35 %          8.77 %      12.05 %          9.66 %      12.18 %          9.70 %




*Latest available data


Key performances indicators include:





? Return on Assets




This ratio is calculated by dividing net income by average assets. It is used to
measure how effectively the assets of the Company are being utilized in
generating income. The Company's annualized return on average assets was 1.21%
and 1.10% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
This ratio increase was primarily the result of a reduction in interest expense
due to market rate decreases.



? Return on Equity




This ratio is calculated by dividing net income by average equity. It is used to
measure the net income or return the Company generated for the shareholders'
equity investment in the Company. The Company's return on average equity was at
11.18% and 8.74% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019,
respectively. This ratio increase was primarily the result of a reduction in
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? Net Interest Margin




The net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
was 3.21% and 3.15%, respectively. The ratio is calculated by dividing tax
equivalent net interest income by average earning assets. Earning assets are
primarily made up of loans and investments that earn interest. This ratio is
used to measure how well the Company is able to maintain interest rates on
earning assets above those of interest-bearing liabilities, which is the
interest expense paid on deposits and other borrowings.



? Efficiency Ratio




This ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by net interest income
and noninterest income. The ratio is a measure of the Company's ability to
manage noninterest expenses. The Company's efficiency ratio was 54.80% and
57.80% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The
efficiency ratio has slightly improved compared to the prior quarter last year.



? Capital Ratio




The average capital ratio is calculated by dividing average total equity capital
by average total assets. It measures the level of average assets that are funded
by shareholders' equity. Given an equal level of risk in the financial condition
of two companies, the higher the capital ratio, generally the more financially
sound the company. The Company's capital ratio of 10.80% as of September 30,
2020 is significantly higher than the industry average of 8.77% as of June 30,
2020.



Industry Results:


The FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile reported the following results for the second quarter of 2020

Quarterly Net Income Declines $43.7 Billion (70%) From 12 Months Ago





Quarterly net income for the 5,066 FDIC-insured commercial banks and savings
institutions totaled $18.8 billion during second quarter 2020, a decline of
$43.7 billion (70%) from a year ago. The decline in net income reflects a
continuation of uncertain economic activity, which drove an increase in
provision expenses. Slightly less than half (47.5%) of all banks reported lower
net income compared to a year ago. The average return on assets ratio was 0.36%
for the current quarter, down 102 basis points from a year ago.



Net Interest Margin Declines to 2.81%





Net interest income was $131.5 billion in second quarter 2020, down $7.6 billion
(5.4%) from a year ago. This marks the third consecutive quarter that net
interest income declined on a year-over-year basis. Most of the decline was
driven by the three largest institutions, as less than half (42.2%) of all banks
reported lower net interest income from a year ago. The average net interest
margin (NIM) for the banking industry declined below the 3% level, or down 58
basis point from a year ago to 2.81%. This is the lowest NIM ever reported in
the Quarterly Banking Profile (QBP). The NIM compression was broad-based, as it
declined for all five asset size groups featured in the QBP. The decline in NIM
was caused by asset yields declining at a faster rate than funding costs, as
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Noninterest Income Increases Nearly 7% From a Year Ago





With almost half (47.8%) of all banks increasing their noninterest income from a
year ago, the aggregate noninterest income for the banking industry rose by
$4.6 billion (6.9%) to $70.8 billion. The annual increase in noninterest income
was attributable to higher trading revenue, which rose by $6.7 billion (80.2%),
and net gains on loan sales, which increased by $4.1 billion (110.8%).



Noninterest Expense Increases 6.2% From Second Quarter 2019





Noninterest expense rose to $122.3 billion in the second quarter, up
$7.2 billion (6.2%) from a year ago. More than half (58.6%) of all banks
reported year-over-year increases in noninterest expense. The annual increase in
noninterest expense was attributable to higher salary and employee benefits (up
$2.7 billion, or 4.8%) and goodwill impairment charges (up $2.5 billion). The
average assets per employee increased from $8.8 million in second quarter 2019
to $10.2 million in second quarter 2020. Noninterest expense as a percentage of
average assets declined by 16 basis points from a year ago to 2.37%, the lowest
level ever reported in the QBP.



Provisions for Credit Losses Rise From 12 Months Ago





The continuation of weak economic activity and the recent implementation of the
current expected credit losses (CECL) accounting methodology resulted in
provisions for credit losses to increase by $49.1 billion (382.2%) or from
$12.8 billion in second quarter 2019 to $61.9 billion this quarter. Quarter over
quarter, provisions for credit losses rose by $9.2 billion (17.4%). During the
second quarter, 253 banks used the CECL accounting standard. CECL adopters
reported $56.3 billion in provisions for credit losses in second quarter, up
419.2% from a year ago, and non-CECL adopters reported $5.6 billion, up 207.3%.
Almost two out of every three banks (61.2%) reported yearly increases in
provision for credit losses.



Average Net Charge-Off Rate Increases by 7 Basis Points From a Year Ago





The average net charge-off rate increased by 7 basis points from a year ago to
0.57%. Net charge-offs increased by $2.8 billion (22.2%) from a year ago, the
largest percentage increase since first quarter 2010. The annual increase in
total net chargeoffs was attributable to the commercial and industrial (C&I)
loan portfolio, in which charge-offs increased by $2.4 billion (128.5%). The C&I
net charge-off rate rose by 31 basis points from a year ago to 0.64%, but
remains well below the post-crisis high of 2.72% reported in fourth quarter
2009.



Noncurrent Loan Rate Increases to 1.08%





The average noncurrent rate increased by 15 basis points from the previous
quarter to 1.08%. Noncurrent loan balances (90 days or more past due or in
nonaccrual status) totaled $118.3 billion in the second quarter, an increase of
$15.9 billion (15.5%) from the previous quarter. Less than half (41.6%) of all
banks reported quarterly increases in noncurrent loan balances. The increase in
noncurrent loan balances was led by 1-4 family residential mortgage loans (up
$7.6 billion, or 19.5%) and C&I loan portfolio (up $6.1 billion, or 29%). The
rise in noncurrent loan balances for 1-4 family residential mortgage loans
reflects Ginnie Mae (GNMA) loans, which are guaranteed by the U.S. government,
that have been brought back on banks' books. The noncurrent rate for 1-4 family
residential mortgage loans increased by 33 basis points to 2.09%, and for C&I
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Total Assets Expand 4.4% From the Previous Quarter





The banking industry reported total assets of $21.1 trillion in the second
quarter, an increase of $884.6 billion (4.4%) from first quarter 2020. Cash and
balances due from depository institutions increased by $478 billion (19.9%) to
$2.9 trillion or 13.7% of total assets. Banks increased their securities
holdings by $307.2 billion (7.3%), the largest quarterly dollar increase ever
reported in the QBP. Most of this growth was attributable to U.S. Treasury
securities, which rose by $173 billion (26.3%), and mortgage backed securities,
which increased by $105.4 billion (4.1%).



Loan Balances Increase Modestly From the Previous Quarter, Driven by Paycheck Protection Program Lending





Total loan and lease balances increased by $33.9 billion (0.3%) from the
previous quarter, led by C&I loan portfolio, which rose by $146.5 billion
(5.8%). The rise in C&I loan portfolio was attributable to the implementation of
the Small Business Administration-guaranteed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP),
with $482.2 billion in PPP loans on banks' balance sheets at the end of the
quarter. The increase in total loan and lease balances was partially offset by
consumer loans, which includes credit cards (down $67.1 billion, or 3.8%).



Deposits Expand by More Than $1 Trillion for Second Consecutive Quarter





Total deposit balances increased by $1.2 trillion (7.5%) from the previous
quarter. Noninterest-bearing account balances rose by $637 billion (17.7%) and
interest-bearing account balances rose by $575.3 billion (5.4%). Nondeposit
liabilities declined by $330.9 billion (14%) from the previous quarter. The
decline in nondeposit liabilities was attributable to lower Federal Home Loan
Bank advances, which fell by $234.1 billion (38.2%). Over the past 12 months,
total deposits rose by $2.9 trillion (20.8%), led by the increase of
$2.4 trillion in the last two quarters.



Equity Capital Rises From the Previous Quarter





Equity capital totaled $2.1 trillion in the second quarter, an increase of
$31.9 billion (1.5%) from the previous quarter. Retained earnings contributed
$4.8 billion to equity formation in the second quarter, as net income of
$18.8 billion exceeded declared dividends of $14 billion. Nine insured
institutions with $1.4 billion in total assets were below the requirements for
the well-capitalized category as defined for Prompt Corrective Action purposes.



One New Bank Opens in Second Quarter 2020





The number of FDIC-insured commercial banks and savings institutions reporting
declined from 5,116 to 5,066 during second quarter 2020. One new bank was added,
47 institutions were absorbed by mergers, and one bank failed. Additionally,
three institutions, who did not report this quarter, sold a majority of their
assets and are in process of ceasing operations. The number of institutions on
the FDIC's "Problem Bank List" declined from 54 in first quarter 2020 to 52,
falling to near historic lows. Total assets of problem banks increased from
$44.5 billion to $48.1 billion.



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Critical Accounting Policies



The discussion contained in this Item 2 and other disclosures included within
this report are based, in part, on the Company's audited December 31, 2019
consolidated financial statements. These statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. The financial information contained in these statements is, for the
most part, based on the financial effects of transactions and events that have
already occurred. However, the preparation of these statements requires
management to make certain estimates and judgments that affect the reported
amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.



The Company's significant accounting policies are described in the "Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements" accompanying the Company's audited financial
statements. Based on its consideration of accounting policies that involve the
most complex and subjective estimates and judgments, management has identified
the allowance for loan losses, the assessment of other-than-temporary impairment
for investment securities and the assessment of goodwill impairment to be the
Company's most critical accounting policies.



Allowance for Loan Losses



The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses
that is treated as an expense and charged against earnings. Loans are charged
against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that
collectability of the principal is unlikely. The Company has policies and
procedures for evaluating the overall credit quality of its loan portfolio,
including timely identification of potential problem loans. On a quarterly
basis, management reviews the appropriate level for the allowance for loan
losses, incorporating a variety of risk considerations, both quantitative and
qualitative. Quantitative factors include the Company's historical loss
experience, delinquency and charge-off trends, collateral values, known
information about individual loans and other factors. Qualitative factors
include various considerations regarding the general economic environment in the
Company's market area. To the extent actual results differ from forecasts and
management's judgment, the allowance for loan losses may be greater or lesser
than future charge-offs. Due to potential changes in conditions, including the
onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is at least reasonably possible that changes
in estimates will occur in the near term and that such changes could be material
to the amounts reported in the Company's financial statements.



For further discussion concerning the allowance for loan losses and the process
of establishing specific reserves, see the section of the Annual Report on Form
10-K entitled "Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management" and "Analysis of
the Allowance for Loan Losses".



Fair Value and Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Investment Securities





The Company's securities available-for-sale portfolio is carried at fair value
with "fair value" being defined as the price that would be received to sell an
asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the
asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or
liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market
for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous)
market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability is not adjusted
for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes
exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for
marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving
such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants
are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii)
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Declines in the fair value of available-for-sale securities below their cost
that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are reflected in earnings as realized
losses. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management
considers (1) the intent to sell the investment securities and the more likely
than not requirement that the Company will be required to sell the investment
securities prior to recovery (2) the length of time and the extent to which the
fair value has been less than cost and (3) the financial condition and near-term
prospects of the issuer. Due to potential changes in conditions, including the
onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is at least reasonably possible that changes
in management's assessment of other-than-temporary impairment will occur in the
near term and that such changes could be material to the amounts reported in the
Company's financial statements.



Goodwill



Goodwill arose in connection with four acquisitions consummated in previous
periods. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment or more often if conditions
indicate a possible impairment. For the purposes of goodwill impairment testing,
determination of the fair value of a reporting unit involves the use of
significant estimates and assumptions.  Impairment would arise if the fair value
of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. At September 30, 2020,
Company's management has completed the goodwill impairment assessment and
determined goodwill was not impaired. Actual future test results may differ from
the present evaluation of impairment due to changes in the conditions used in
the current evaluation. Goodwill may be impaired in the future if the effects of
the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacts our net income and fair value,
particularly of our most recent acquisition. An impairment of goodwill would
decrease the Company's earnings during the period in which the impairment is
recorded.



Non-GAAP Financial Measures



This report contains references to financial measures that are not defined in
GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the Company's presentation of net
interest income and net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent (FTE)
basis. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are widely used in
the financial institutions industry and provide useful information to both
management and investors to analyze and evaluate the Company's financial
performance. Limitations associated with non-GAAP financial measures include the
risks that persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items included in
these measures and that different companies might calculate these measures
differently. These non-GAAP disclosures should not be considered an alternative
to the Company's GAAP results. The following table reconciles the non-GAAP
financial measures of net interest income and net interest margin on an FTE
basis to GAAP (dollars in thousands).



                                               Three Months Ended September 30,              Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                 2020                    2019                  2020                   2019

Reconciliation of net interest income and annualized net interest margin on an FTE basis to GAAP: Net interest income (GAAP)

                 $          14,160       $        

10,814 $ 40,886 $ 32,715 Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)

                            237                     251                  732                    827
Net interest income on an FTE basis
(non-GAAP)                                            14,397                  11,065               41,618                 33,542
Average interest-earning assets            $       1,796,452       $       1,403,303     $      1,754,519       $      1,399,302
Net interest margin on an FTE basis
(non-GAAP)                                              3.21 %                  3.15 %               3.16 %                 3.20 %




(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental federal income tax
rate of 21 percent, adjusted to reflect the effect of the tax-exempt interest
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Income Statement Review for the Three Months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

The following highlights a comparative discussion of the major components of net income and their impact for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:

AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES





The following two tables are used to calculate the Company's net interest
margin. The first table includes the Company's average assets and the related
income to determine the average yield on earning assets. The second table
includes the average liabilities and related expense to determine the average
rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin is equal to
interest income less interest expense divided by average earning assets. Refer
to the net interest income discussion following the tables for additional
detail.



   AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES




                                                             Three Months Ended September 30,

                                                      2020                                      2019

                                        Average       Revenue/      Yield/        Average       Revenue/      Yield/
                                        balance        expense       rate         balance        expense       rate
              ASSETS
      (dollars in thousands)
Interest-earning assets
Loans (1)
Commercial                            $   154,887     $   1,732        4.47 %   $    76,808     $   1,062        5.53 %
Agricultural                              105,568         1,580        5.99 %        78,286           989        5.05 %
Real estate                               890,097         9,324        4.19 %       713,796         8,255        4.63 %
Consumer and other                         17,667           229        5.18 %        15,861           207        5.22 %

Total loans (including fees)            1,168,219        12,865        4.41 

% 884,751 10,513 4.75 %



Investment securities
Taxable                                   362,553         1,987        2.19 %       277,264         1,672        2.41 %
Tax-exempt (2)                            164,010         1,128        2.75 %       177,431         1,197        2.70 %
Total investment securities               526,563         3,115        2.37 

% 454,695 2,869 2.52 %



Interest-bearing deposits with
banks and federal funds sold              101,670           176        0.69 %        63,857           401        2.51 %

Total interest-earning assets           1,796,452     $  16,156        3.60 

% 1,403,303 $ 13,783 3.93 %



Noninterest-earning assets                 81,654                                    59,894

TOTAL ASSETS                          $ 1,878,106                               $ 1,463,197




(1) Average loan balance includes
nonaccrual loans, if any.  Interest
income collected on nonaccrual loans
has been included.
(2) Tax-exempt income has been
adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis
using an incremental tax rate of
21%.




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