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FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

___________________

[x] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period from _______ to _______

Commission File Number 0-17071

FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana 35-1544218

(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

200 East Jackson Street, Muncie, IN 47305-2814

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (765) 747-1500

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,

if changed since last report)



Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.125 state value per share	FRME	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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 shorter 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 every interactive data file required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.



Large accelerated filer [X]	Accelerated filer [ ]	Non-accelerated filer [ ]
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 13(a) of the Exchange 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 April 30, 2019, there were 49,669,938 outstanding common shares of the registrant.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION



		Page No.
Glossary of Defined Terms		3

Part I. Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements:
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets	4
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income	5
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income	6
	Consolidated Condensed Statement of Stockholders' Equity	7
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows	8
	Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements	9
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	37
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	50
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	51

Part II. Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	52
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	52
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	52
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	52
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	52
Item 5.	Other Information	52
Item 6.	Exhibits	53

Signatures		54

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GLOSSARY OF DEFINED TERMS

FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION



ASC	Accounting Standards Codification
Bank	First Merchants Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation
CET1	Common Equity Tier 1
CMT	Constant Maturity Treasury
Corporation	First Merchants Corporation
ESPP	Employee Stock Purchase Plan
FDIC	Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHLB	Federal Home Loan Bank
FTE	Fully taxable equivalent
GAAP	Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
OREO	Other real estate owned
RSA	Restricted Stock Awards
TEFRA	Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(table dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS



	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	115,878		$	139,247
Interest-bearing time deposits	70,672			36,963
Investment securities available for sale	1,247,632			1,142,195
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $622,635 and $489,217)	615,027			490,387
Loans held for sale	3,330			4,778
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $80,902 and $80,552	7,218,418			7,143,915
Premises and equipment	91,863			93,420
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	24,588			24,588
Interest receivable	40,931			40,881
Goodwill	445,355			445,355
Other intangibles	22,901			24,429
Cash surrender value of life insurance	225,928			224,939
Other real estate owned	1,877			2,179
Tax asset, deferred and receivable	16,094			23,668
Other assets	70,431			47,772
TOTAL ASSETS	$	10,210,925		$	9,884,716
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	1,381,183		$	1,447,907
Interest-bearing	6,666,615			6,306,686
Total Deposits	8,047,798			7,754,593
Borrowings:
Federal funds purchased	20,000			104,000
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	111,783			113,512
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	345,013			314,986
Subordinated debentures and term loans	138,519			138,463
Total Borrowings	615,315			670,961
Interest payable	7,313			5,607
Other liabilities	84,651			45,295
Total Liabilities	8,755,077			8,476,456
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $1,000 par value, $1,000 liquidation value:
Authorized - 600 shares
Issued and outstanding - 125 shares	125			125
Common Stock, $.125 stated value:
Authorized - 100,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding - 49,428,468 and 49,349,800 shares	6,179			6,169
Additional paid-in capital	839,919			840,052
Retained earnings	611,220			583,336
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,595		)	(21,422		)
Total Stockholders' Equity	1,455,848			1,408,260
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	10,210,925		$	9,884,716

See NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(table dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

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	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
INTEREST INCOME
Loans receivable:
Taxable	$	90,481	$	78,267
Tax exempt	4,153		3,596
Investment securities:
Taxable	6,095		5,096
Tax exempt	6,871		6,126
Deposits with financial institutions	875		131
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	338		404
Total Interest Income	108,813		93,620
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits	19,594		9,002
Federal funds purchased	93		380
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	330		173
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	1,814		2,159
Subordinated debentures and term loans	2,116		1,990
Total Interest Expense	23,947		13,704
NET INTEREST INCOME	84,866		79,916
Provision for loan losses	1,200		2,500
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES	83,666		77,416
OTHER INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts	5,095		4,777
Fiduciary and wealth management fees	3,818		3,796
Card payment fees	4,826		4,594
Other customer fees	439		442
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance	989		1,078
Gains on life insurance benefits	—		98
Net gains and fees on sales of loans	1,295		1,821
Net realized gains on sales of available for sale securities	1,140		1,609
Derivative hedge income	781		842
Other income	330		504
Total Other Income	18,713		19,561
OTHER EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits	33,028		32,226
Net occupancy	5,027		4,670
Equipment	3,642		3,668
Marketing	1,074		884
Outside data processing fees	3,684		2,964
Printing and office supplies	315		334
Intangible asset amortization	1,528		1,726
FDIC assessments	707		719
Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses	1,165		402
Professional and other outside services	1,884		1,541
Other expenses	4,567		4,553
Total Other Expenses	56,621		53,687
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX	45,758		43,290
Income tax expense	6,941		6,611
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	38,817	$	36,679
Per Share Data:
Basic Net Income Available to Common Stockholders	$	0.79	$	0.75
Diluted Net Income Available to Common Stockholders	$	0.78	$	0.74
Cash Dividends Paid	$	0.22	$	0.18
Average Diluted Shares Outstanding (in thousands)	49,541		49,428

See NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(table dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
Net income	$	38,817		$	36,679
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale arising during the period, net of tax of $5,580 and $4,191	20,990			(17,698		)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges arising during the period, net of tax of $82 and $106	(309		)	644
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income, net of tax of $227 and $302	(854		)	(1,137		)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	19,827			(18,191		)
Comprehensive income	$	58,644		$	18,488

See NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(table dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)



	Preferred			Common Stock					Additional						Accumulated Other
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount			Paid in Capital			Retained Earnings			Comprehensive Loss			Total
Balances, December 31, 2018	125	$	125	49,349,800		$	6,169		$	840,052		$	583,336		$	(21,422	)	$	1,408,260
Comprehensive income:
Net income	—	—		—		—			—			38,817			—			38,817
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	—	—		—		—			—			—			19,827			19,827
Cash dividends on common stock ($.22 per share)	—	—		—		—			—			(10,933		)	—			(10,933		)
Share-based compensation	—	—		103,660		13			968			—			—			981
Stock issued under employee benefit plans	—	—		5,339		1			173			—			—			174
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan	—	—		8,508		1			339			—			—			340
Stock options exercised	—	—		3,700		—			40			—			—			40
Stock redeemed	—	—		(42,539	)	(5		)	(1,653		)	—			—			(1,658		)
Balances, March 31, 2019	125	$	125	49,428,468		$	6,179		$	839,919		$	611,220		$	(1,595	)	$	1,455,848



	Preferred			Common Stock					Additional						Accumulated Other
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount			Paid in Capital			Retained Earnings			Comprehensive Loss			Total
Balances, December 31, 2017	125	$	125	49,158,238		$	6,145		$	834,870		$	465,231		$	(2,908	)	$	1,303,463
Comprehensive income:
Net income	—	—		—		—			—			36,679			—			36,679
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	—	—		—		—			—			—			(18,191		)	(18,191		)
Cash dividends on common stock ($.18 per share)	—	—		—		—			—			(8,912		)	—			(8,912		)
Reclassification adjustment under ASU 2018-02	—	—		—		—			—			626			(626		)	—
Share-based compensation	—	—		93,076		12			863			—			—			875
Stock issued under employee benefit plans	—	—		4,363		1			158			—			—			159
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan	—	—		5,614		1			249			—			—			250
Stock options exercised	—	—		23,557		3			532			—			—			535
Stock redeemed	—	—		(41,752	)	(7		)	(1,778		)	—			—			(1,785		)
Balances, March 31, 2018	125	$	125	49,243,096		$	6,155		$	834,894		$	493,624		$	(21,725	)	$	1,313,073

See NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(table dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:
Net income	$	38,817		$	36,679
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses	1,200			2,500
Depreciation and amortization	2,209			2,213
Change in deferred taxes	740			957
Share-based compensation	981			875
Loans originated for sale	(67,596		)	(92,887		)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale	69,940			96,973
Gains on sales of loans held for sale	(896		)	(1,339		)
Gains on sales of securities available for sale	(1,140		)	(1,609		)
Increase in cash surrender of life insurance	(989		)	(1,078		)
Gains on life insurance benefits	—			(98		)
Change in interest receivable	(50		)	1,907
Change in interest payable	1,706			986
Other adjustments	7,019			(15,082		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	51,941			30,997
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net change in interest-bearing deposits	(33,709		)	10,794
Purchases of:
Securities available for sale	(125,523		)	(98,113		)
Securities held to maturity	(138,857		)	—
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale	34,107			55,695
Proceeds from maturities of:
Securities available for sale	25,904			15,764
Securities held to maturity	13,879			20,092
Change in Federal Home Loan Bank stock	—			(763		)
Net change in loans	(75,963		)	(153,893		)
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned	288			820
Proceeds from life insurance benefits	—			2,784
Other adjustments	(954		)	1,051
Net cash used in investing activities	(300,828		)	(145,769		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net change in :
Demand and savings deposits	171,543			108,446
Certificates of deposit and other time deposits	121,662			46,659
Borrowings	295,060			737,347
Repayment of borrowings	(350,710		)	(794,004		)
Cash dividends on common stock	(10,933		)	(8,912		)
Stock issued under employee benefit plans	174			159
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plans	340			250
Stock options exercised	40			535
Stock redeemed	(1,658		)	(1,785		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	225,518			88,695
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(23,369		)	(26,077		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1	139,247			154,905
Cash and Cash Equivalents, March 31	$	115,878		$	128,828
Additional cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	22,241		$	12,718
Income tax paid (refunded)	—			(257		)
Loans transferred to other real estate owned	260			131
Fixed assets transferred to other real estate owned	302			—
Non-cash investing activities using trade date accounting	14,579			601
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	23,324			—

See NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(table dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

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NOTE 1

GENERAL

Financial Statement Preparation

The significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for annual financial reporting. All adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature and 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 Condensed Financial Statements.

The Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet of the Corporation as of December 31, 2018, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Corporation as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Corporation’s annual financial statements, prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year. Reclassifications have been made to prior financial statements to conform to the current financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income.

Recent Accounting Changes Adopted in 2019

FASB Accounting Standards Updates No. 2018-11 - Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements - The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements. This ASU was intended to reduce costs and ease implementation of the leases standard for financial statement preparers. ASU 2018-11 provided a new transition method and a practical expedient for separating components of a contract. ASU 2018-11 provided entities with an additional (and optional) transition method to adopt the new leases standard. Under this new transition method, an entity initially applied the new leases standard at the adoption date and recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Consequently, the Corporation's reporting for the comparative periods presented in the financial statements in the period of adoption is in accordance with GAAP in Topic 840, Leases. The Corporation must provide the required Topic 840 disclosures for all periods that continue to be in accordance with Topic 840. The amendments did not change the existing disclosure requirements in Topic 840 (for example, they did not create interim disclosure requirements that the Corporation previously was not required to provide). The Corporation adopted this new transition method on January 1, 2019, but did not recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at adoption. Lease disclosures are included in NOTE 7. LEASES, in the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The amendments in ASU 2018-11 provided lessors with a practical expedient, by class of underlying asset, to not separate non-lease components from the associated lease component and, instead, to account for those components as a single component if the non-lease components otherwise would be accounted for under the new revenue guidance (Topic 606) and both of the following are met:


*	The timing and pattern of transfer of the non-lease component(s) and associated lease component are the same.


*	The lease component, if accounted for separately, would be classified as an operating lease.

An entity electing this practical expedient (including an entity that accounts for the combined component entirely in Topic 606) is required to disclose certain information, by class of underlying asset, as specified in the ASU. The Corporation elected the practical expedient to not separate non-lease components from the associated lease component at adoption, which was January 1, 2019.

FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-07 - Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting - The FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) intended to reduce cost and complexity and to improve financial reporting for non-employee share-based payments. The ASU expanded the scope of Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (which currently only includes share-based payments to employees) to include share-based payments issued to non-employees for goods or services. Consequently, the accounting for share-based payments to non-employees and employees is substantially aligned. The ASU supersedes Subtopic 505-50, Equity-Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. The Corporation adopted the standard in the first quarter of 2019 and adoption of the standard did not have a significant effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

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FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08 - Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities - The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08, Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The ASU shortened the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium to the earliest call date. Under previous GAAP, entities normally amortized the premium as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument. Stakeholders expressed concerns with the approach on the basis that GAAP excluded certain callable debt securities from consideration of early repayment of principal even if the holder was certain the call would be exercised. As a result, upon the exercise of a call on a callable debt security held at a premium, the unamortized premium was recorded as a loss in earnings. Further, there was diversity in practice (1) in the amortization period for premiums of callable debt securities, and (2) in how the potential for exercise of a call was factored into current impairment assessments. Another issue was that the practice in the United States was to quote, price, and trade callable debt securities using a model that incorporated consideration of calls (also referred to as “yield-to-worst” pricing). The ASU shortened the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium and required the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. However, the amendments did not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity.

The Corporation was required to apply the amendments on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings at adoption. The Corporation adopted ASU 2017-08 on January 1, 2019 and adoption of the standard did not have a significant effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842) - The FASB issued new lease accounting guidance in Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Under the new guidance, lessees recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date:


•	A lease liability, which is a lessee‘s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and


•	A right-of-use ("ROU") asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term.

Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. Certain targeted improvements were made to align, where necessary, lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model and Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The new lease guidance simplified the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions primarily because lessees must recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. Lessees are no longer provided with a source of off-balance sheet financing.

The Corporation elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed the Corporation to carry forward the historical lease classification. The Corporation elected to not apply ASC 842 to short-term leases (leases with a term of 12 months or less). Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet as the Corporation expenses the lease on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Corporation also elected the practical expedient to not separate nonlease components from lease components. Variable payments are not included as part of the consideration of a lease contract and all of the Corporation's nonlease components contain variable payments; therefore, this election will not have any impact on the ROU asset or lease liability.

The Corporation adopted this ASU on January 1, 2019 and recorded a ROU asset of $23.3 million and a lease liability of $23.8 million at adoption. Lease disclosures are included in NOTE 7. LEASES, in the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue recognition guidance establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity's contracts to provide goods or services to customers. The core principle requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that it expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services recognized as performance obligations are satisfied.

The majority of the Corporation's revenue-generating transactions are not subject to revenue recognition guidance, including revenue generated from financial instruments, such as loans, letters of credit, derivatives and investment securities, as well as revenue related to mortgage servicing activities, as these activities are subject to other GAAP discussed elsewhere within the disclosures. The Corporation has evaluated the nature of its contracts with customers and determined that further disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers into more granular categories beyond what is presented in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income was not necessary. Descriptions of revenue-generating activities that are within the scope of the guidance, which are presented in our income statements are as follows:

Service charges on deposit accounts: 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, which is the point in time the Corporation fulfills the customer's request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned monthly, representing the period 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.

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Fiduciary activities: This represents monthly fees due from wealth management customers as consideration for managing the customers' assets. Wealth management and trust services include custody of assets, investment management, fees for trust services and similar fiduciary activities. These fees are primarily earned over time as the Corporation provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on the market value of assets under management at month-end. Fees that are transaction-based are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed.

Investment Brokerage Fees: The Corporation earns fees from investment brokerage services provided to its customers by a third-party service provider. The Corporation receives commissions from the third-party provider on a monthly basis based upon customer activity for the month. The fees are paid to us by the third party on a monthly basis and are recognized when received.

Interchange income: The Corporation earns interchange fees from debit and credit cardholder transactions conducted through the Visa and MasterCard payment networks. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized concurrent 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.

NOTE 2

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS NOT YET ADOPTED

The Corporation continually monitors potential accounting changes and pronouncements. The following pronouncements have been deemed to have the most applicability to the Corporation's financial statements:

FASB Accounting Standards Updates No. 2018-14 - Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans

Summary - The FASB has issued ASU No. 2018-14, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans, that applies to all employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. The amendments modify the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans.

Disclosure Requirements Deleted


*	The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year.


*	The amount and timing of plan assets expected to be returned to the employer.


*	Related party disclosures about the amount of future annual benefits covered by insurance and annuity contracts and significant transactions between the employer or related parties and the plan.


*	For public entities, the effects of a one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates on the (a) aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit costs and (b) benefit obligation for postretirement health care benefits.

Disclosure Requirements Added


*	An explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period.

The amendments also clarify the disclosure requirements in paragraph 715-20-50-3, which state that the following information for defined benefit pension plans should be disclosed:


*	The projected benefit obligation (PBO) and fair value of plan assets for plans with PBOs in excess of plan assets.


*	The accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) and fair value of plan assets for plans with ABOs in excess of plan assets.

ASU No. 2018-14 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, for public business entities and for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2021, for all other entities. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Corporation plans to adopt the standard in the first quarter of 2020, but adoption of the standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Corporation’s disclosures.

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FASB Accounting Standards Updates No. 2018-13 - Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement

Summary - The FASB has issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820. Certain disclosure requirements related to transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and Level 3 valuation process were removed from Topic 820. Disclosures were also added to Topic 820 for changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements.

In addition, the amendments eliminate at a minimum from the phrase “an entity shall disclose at a minimum” to promote the appropriate exercise of discretion by entities when considering fair value measurement disclosures and to clarify that materiality is an appropriate consideration of entities and their auditors when evaluating disclosure requirements.

The amendments in ASU No. 2018-13 are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. Early adoption is permitted. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of ASU No. 2018-13 and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Corporation plans to adopt the standard in the first quarter of 2020, but adoption of the standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Corporation’s disclosures.

FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

Summary - The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This new guidance was issued to address concerns that current generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) restricts the ability to record credit losses that are expected, but do not yet meet the “probable” threshold by replacing the current “incurred loss” model for recognizing credit losses with an “expected life of loan loss” model referred to as the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model.

Under the CECL model, certain financial assets carried at amortized cost, such as loans held for investment and held-to-maturity debt securities, are required to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The measurement of expected credit losses is to be based on information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. This measurement will take place at the time the financial asset is first added to the balance sheet and periodically thereafter. This differs significantly from the “incurred loss” model required under current GAAP, which delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred. The change could materially affect how the allowance for loan losses is determined and cause a charge to earnings through the provision for loan losses. Such would adversely affect the financial condition of the Corporation.

The ASU is effective for SEC filers for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019 (i.e., January 1, 2020, for calendar year entities). Early application will be permitted for all organizations for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Corporation plans to adopt this ASU in the first quarter of 2020.

The Corporation expects a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to the allowance for loan losses will be recognized in retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective, as is consistent with regulatory expectations set forth in interagency guidance issued at the end of 2016. The Corporation established an implementation team that meets on a regular basis to oversee activities and monitor progress. Third party software has been implemented and model development continues. The Corporation will test the models by running parallel and make refinements throughout the year. The magnitude of any such adjustment or the overall impact of the new standard on the financial condition or results of operations cannot yet be determined.

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NOTE 3

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and approximate market value of the Corporation's investment securities at the dates indicated were:



	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Available for sale at March 31, 2019
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities	$	33,494	$	210	$	1	$	33,703
State and municipal	633,617		18,773		532		651,858
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	562,587		2,592		3,139		562,040
Corporate obligations	31		—		—		31
Total available for sale	1,229,729		21,575		3,672		1,247,632
Held to maturity at March 31, 2019
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities	22,619		—		350		22,269
State and municipal	254,520		6,682		117		261,085
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	336,888		2,630		1,237		338,281
Foreign investment	1,000		—		—		1,000
Total held to maturity	615,027		9,312		1,704		622,635
Total Investment Securities	$	1,844,756	$	30,887	$	5,376	$	1,870,267



	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Available for sale at December 31, 2018
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities	$	13,493	$	92	$	3	$	13,582
State and municipal	605,994		5,995		5,854		606,135
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	530,209		634		8,396		522,447
Corporate obligations	31		—		—		31
Total available for sale	1,149,727		6,721		14,253		1,142,195
Held to maturity at December 31, 2018
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities	22,618		—		545		22,073
State and municipal	197,909		2,858		872		199,895
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	268,860		713		3,323		266,250
Foreign investment	1,000		—		1		999
Total held to maturity	490,387		3,571		4,741		489,217
Total Investment Securities	$	1,640,114	$	10,292	$	18,994	$	1,631,412

The change in unrealized gains/losses from December 31, 2018 to March 31, 2019 is primarily due to the changes in interest rates. The longer term points on the yield curve have declined since year-end which increases the fair value of securities held in the portfolio.

The amortized cost and fair value of available for sale and held to maturity securities at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.



	Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Maturity Distribution at March 31, 2019:
Due in one year or less	$	4,746	$	4,764	$	3,502	$	3,501
Due after one through five years	3,750		3,835		49,060		48,717
Due after five through ten years	79,533		81,458		65,990		68,332
Due after ten years	579,113		595,535		159,587		163,804
	667,142		685,592		278,139		284,354
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	562,587		562,040		336,888		338,281
Total Investment Securities	$	1,229,729	$	1,247,632	$	615,027	$	622,635

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	Available for Sale				Held to Maturity
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Maturity Distribution at December 31, 2018
Due in one year or less	$	13,092	$	13,144	$	4,732	$	4,730
Due after one through five years	5,311		5,378		49,054		48,473
Due after five through ten years	73,280		74,411		62,873		64,163
Due after ten years	527,835		526,815		104,868		105,601
	619,518		619,748		221,527		222,967
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	530,209		522,447		268,860		266,250
Total Investment Securities	$	1,149,727	$	1,142,195	$	490,387	$	489,217

The carrying value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure borrowings and for other purposes, was $506,562,000 at March 31, 2019, and $416,155,000 at December 31, 2018.

The book value of securities sold under agreements to repurchase amounted to $112,029,000 at March 31, 2019, and $116,691,000 at December 31, 2018.

Gross gains on the sales and redemptions of available for sale securities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 are shown below.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
Sales and Redemptions of Available for Sale Securities:
Gross gains	$	1,140	$	1,609
Gross losses	—		—

The following tables show the Corporation’s gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018:



	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or Longer				Total
	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities at March 31, 2019
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities	$	—	$	—	$	373	$	1	$	373	$	1
State and municipal	—		—		31,483		532		31,483		532
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	3,761		2		310,455		3,137		314,216		3,139
Total Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities	3,761		2		342,311		3,670		346,072		3,672
Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities at March 31, 2019
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities	—		—		22,269		350		22,269		350
State and municipal	310		—		13,200		117		13,510		117
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	479		—		105,396		1,237		105,875		1,237
Foreign investment	—		—		1,000		—		1,000		—
Total Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities	789		—		141,865		1,704		142,654		1,704
Total Temporarily Impaired Investment Securities	$	4,550	$	2	$	484,176	$	5,374	$	488,726	$	5,376



	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or Longer				Total
	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities at December 31, 2018
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities	$	1,490	$	3	$	—	$	—	$	1,490	$	3
State and municipal	234,431		3,958		38,028		1,896		272,459		5,854
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	196,601		2,400		217,121		5,996		413,722		8,396
Total Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities	432,522		6,361		255,149		7,892		687,671		14,253
Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities at December 31, 2018
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities	—		—		22,073		545		22,073		545
State and municipal	14,952		369		16,786		503		31,738		872
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	102,828		876		87,268		2,447		190,096		3,323
Foreign investment	—		—		999		1		999		1
Total Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities	117,780		1,245		127,126		3,496		244,906		4,741
Total Temporarily Impaired Investment Securities	$	550,302	$	7,606	$	382,275	$	11,388	$	932,577	$	18,994

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Certain investments in debt and equity securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost as indicated in the table below.



	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Investments reported at less than historical cost:
Historical cost	$	494,102		$	951,571
Fair value	488,726			932,577
Gross unrealized losses	$	5,376		$	18,994
Percent of the Corporation's investment portfolio	26.2		%	57.1		%

The Corporation's management believes the decline in fair value for these securities was temporary. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income during the period the other-than-temporary-impairment ("OTTI") is identified. The Corporation’s management has evaluated all securities with unrealized losses for OTTI and concluded no OTTI existed at March 31, 2019.

In determining the fair value of the investment securities portfolio, the Corporation utilizes a third party for portfolio accounting services, including market value input, for those securities classified as Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The Corporation has obtained an understanding of what inputs are being used by the vendor in pricing the portfolio and how the vendor classified these securities based upon these inputs. From these discussions, the Corporation’s management is comfortable that the classifications are proper. The Corporation has gained trust in the data for two reasons: (a) independent spot testing of the data is conducted by the Corporation through obtaining market quotes from various brokers on a periodic basis; and (b) actual gains or loss resulting from the sale of certain securities has proven the data to be accurate over time. Fair value of securities classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy was determined using a discounted cash flow model that incorporated market estimates of interest rates and volatility in markets that have not been active.

State and Municipal and U.S. Government-Sponsored Agency Securities

The unrealized losses on the Corporation's investments in securities of state and political subdivisions and U.S. Government-Sponsored Agency securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investments. Because the Corporation does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Corporation does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2019. The state and municipal securities portfolio contains unrealized losses of $532,000 on thirty-three securities and $117,000 on twenty-two securities in the available for sale and held to maturity portfolios, respectively. The U.S. Government-Sponsored Agency securities portfolio contains unrealized losses of $1,000 on one security and $350,000 on five securities in the available for sale and held to maturity portfolios, respectively.

U.S. Government-Sponsored Mortgage-Backed Securities

The unrealized losses on the Corporation's investment in mortgage-backed securities were a result of interest rate changes. The Corporation expects to recover the amortized cost basis over the term of the securities. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Corporation does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Corporation does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2019. The mortgage-backed securities portfolio contains unrealized losses of $3,139,000 on seventy-nine securities and $1,237,000 on forty-five securities in the available for sale and held to maturity portfolios, respectively. All these securities are issued by a U.S. government-sponsored entity.

NOTE 4

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE

The Corporation’s primary lending focus is small business and middle market commercial, commercial real estate and residential real estate, which results in portfolio diversification. The following tables show the composition of the loan portfolio, the allowance for loan losses and credit quality characteristics by collateral classification, excluding loans held for sale. Loans held for sale as of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, were $3,330,000 and $4,778,000, respectively.

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The following table illustrates the composition of the Corporation’s loan portfolio by loan class for the periods indicated:



	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Commercial and industrial loans	$	1,788,628		$	1,726,664
Agricultural production financing and other loans to farmers	80,357			92,404
Real estate loans:
Construction	542,501			545,729
Commercial and farmland	2,838,798			2,832,102
Residential	976,668			966,421
Home equity	536,208			528,157
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	108,216			99,788
Public finance and other commercial loans	427,944			433,202
Loans	$	7,299,320		$	7,224,467
Allowance for loan losses	(80,902		)	(80,552		)
Net Loans	$	7,218,418		$	7,143,915

Allowance, Credit Quality and Loan Portfolio

The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses to cover probable credit losses identified during its loan review process. Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio at March 31, 2019. The process for determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is critical to the Corporation’s financial results. It requires management to make difficult, subjective and complex judgments to estimate the effect of uncertain matters. The allowance for loan losses considers current factors, including economic conditions and ongoing internal and external examinations, and will increase or decrease as deemed necessary to ensure it remains adequate. In addition, the allowance as a percentage of charge-offs and nonperforming loans will change at different points in time based on credit performance, portfolio mix and collateral values.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained through the provision for loan losses, which is a charge against earnings. The allowance is increased by provision expense and decreased by charge-offs less recoveries. All charge-offs are approved by the Bank's senior credit officers and in accordance with established policies. The Bank charges off a loan when a determination is made that all or a portion of the loan is uncollectable. The amount provided for loan losses in a given period may be greater than or less than net loan losses experienced during the period, and is based on management’s judgment as to the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses. The determination of the provision amount is based on management’s ongoing review and evaluation of the loan portfolio, including an internally administered loan "watch" list and independent loan reviews. The evaluation takes into consideration identified credit problems, the possibility of losses inherent in the loan portfolio that are not specifically identified and management’s judgment as to the impact of the current environment and economic conditions on the portfolio.

The allowance consists of specific impairment reserves as required by ASC 310-10-35, a component for historical losses in accordance with ASC 450 and the consideration of current environmental factors in accordance with ASC 450. A loan is deemed impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that all amounts due of principal and interest according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected.

The historical loss allocation for loans not deemed impaired according to ASC 450 is the product of the volume of loans within the non-impaired criticized and non-criticized risk grade classifications, each segmented by call code, and the historical loss factor for each respective classification and call code segment. The historical loss factors are based upon actual loss experience within each risk and call code classification. The historical look back period for non-criticized loans looks to the most recent rolling-four-quarter average and aligns with the look back period for non-impaired criticized loans. Each of the rolling four quarter periods used to obtain the average, include all charge-offs for the previous twelve-month period, therefore the historical look back period includes seven quarters. The resulting allocation is reflective of current conditions. Criticized loans are grouped based on the risk grade assigned to the loan. Loans with a special mention grade but not impaired are assigned a loss factor, and loans with a classified grade but not impaired are assigned a separate loss factor. The loss factor computation for this allocation includes a segmented historical loss migration analysis of risk grades to charge-off.

In addition to the specific reserves and historical loss components of the allowance, consideration is given to various environmental factors to ensure that losses inherent in the portfolio are reflected in the allowance for loan losses. The environmental component adjusts the historical loss allocations for non-impaired loans to reflect relevant current conditions that, in management's opinion, have an impact on loss recognition. Environmental factors that management reviews in the analysis include: national and local economic trends and conditions; trends in growth in the loan portfolio and growth in higher risk areas; levels of, and trends in, delinquencies and non-accruals; experience and depth of lending management and staff; adequacy of, and adherence to, lending policies and procedures including those for underwriting; industry concentrations of credit; and adequacy of risk identification systems and controls through the internal loan review and internal audit processes.

In conformance with ASC 805 and ASC 820, purchased loans are recorded at the acquisition date fair value. Such loans are included in the allowance to the extent a specific impairment is identified that exceeds the fair value adjustment on an impaired loan or the historical loss and environmental factor analysis indicates losses inherent in a purchased portfolio exceeds the fair value adjustment on the portion of the purchased portfolio not deemed impaired.

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The following tables summarize changes in the allowance for loan losses by loan segment for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate			Consumer			Residential			Total
Allowance for loan losses:
Balances, December 31, 2018	$	32,657		$	29,609		$	3,964		$	14,322		$	80,552
Provision for losses	236			769			105			90			1,200
Recoveries on loans	542			245			118			100			1,005
Loans charged off	(366		)	(1,189		)	(161		)	(139		)	(1,855		)
Balances, March 31, 2019	$	33,069		$	29,434		$	4,026		$	14,373		$	80,902



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate			Consumer			Residential			Total
Allowance for loan losses:
Balances, December 31, 2017	$	30,420		$	27,343		$	3,732		$	13,537		$	75,032
Provision for losses	840			84			274			1,302			2,500
Recoveries on loans	119			339			89			154			701
Loans charged off	(609		)	(61		)	(199		)	(944		)	(1,813		)
Balances, March 31, 2018	$	30,770		$	27,705		$	3,896		$	14,049		$	76,420

The tables below show the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses and loan portfolio by loan segment as of the periods indicated. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there was no related allowance for loan losses for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality.



	March 31, 2019
	Commercial		Commercial Real Estate		Consumer		Residential		Total
Allowance Balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,172	$	6	$	1	$	420	$	1,599
Collectively evaluated for impairment	31,897		29,428		4,025		13,953		79,303
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	$	33,069	$	29,434	$	4,026	$	14,373	$	80,902
Loan Balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	4,889	$	16,667	$	15	$	2,316	$	23,887
Collectively evaluated for impairment	2,289,661		3,352,381		108,201		1,509,622		7,259,865
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	2,379		12,251		—		938		15,568
Loans	$	2,296,929	$	3,381,299	$	108,216	$	1,512,876	$	7,299,320



	December 31, 2018
	Commercial		Commercial Real Estate		Consumer		Residential		Total
Allowance Balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	1,435	$	1	$	436	$	1,872
Collectively evaluated for impairment	32,657		28,174		3,963		13,886		78,680
Total Allowance for Loan Losses	$	32,657	$	29,609	$	3,964	$	14,322	$	80,552
Loan Balances:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,838	$	17,756	$	18	$	2,413	$	22,025
Collectively evaluated for impairment	2,248,330		3,347,686		99,770		1,490,872		7,186,658
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	2,102		12,389		—		1,293		15,784
Loans	$	2,252,270	$	3,377,831	$	99,788	$	1,494,578	$	7,224,467

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Loans individually evaluated for impairment are comprised of commercial and consumer loans deemed impaired in accordance with ASC 310-10 and include loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality totaling $1,520,000 and $1,541,000 at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

The risk characteristics of the Corporation’s material portfolio segments are as follows:

Commercial

Commercial lending is primarily based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial loans are secured by the tangible assets being financed such as equipment or real estate or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee. Other loans may be unsecured, secured but under-collateralized or otherwise made on the basis of the enterprise value of an organization. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.

Commercial real estate

These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral and risk grade criteria. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans.

Consumer and Residential

With respect to residential loans that are secured by 1-4 family residences and are typically owner occupied, the Corporation generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio is exceeded. Home equity loans are secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences, and consumer loans are secured by consumer assets such as automobiles or recreational vehicles. Some consumer loans are unsecured such as small installment loans and certain lines of credit. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income and credit rating of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas such as unemployment levels. Repayment on loans secured by 1-4 family residences can be impacted by changes in property values. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.

Loans are reclassified to a non-accruing status when, in management’s judgment, the collateral value and financial condition of the borrower do not justify accruing interest. When the interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against earnings when considered uncollectable. Payments subsequently received on non-accrual loans are applied to principal. A loan is returned to accrual status when principal and interest are no longer past due and collectability is probable, typically after a minimum of six consecutive months of performance. Payments received on impaired accruing or delinquent loans are applied to interest income as accrued.

The following table summarizes the Corporation’s non-accrual loans by loan class as of the periods indicated:



	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Commercial and industrial loans	$	2,498	$	1,803
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers	2,910		679
Real estate loans:
Construction	7,533		8,667
Commercial and farmland	8,201		8,156
Residential	4,473		4,966
Home equity	1,963		1,481
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	18		42
Public finance and other commercial loans	353		354
Total	$	27,949	$	26,148

Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method for measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor, which includes selling costs if applicable, to the value. The fair value of real estate is generally based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers typically determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis. Fair value on other collateral such as business assets is typically ascertained by assessing, either singularly or some combination of, asset appraisals, accounts receivable aging reports, inventory listings and or customer financial statements. Both appraised values and values based on borrower’s financial information are discounted as considered appropriate based on age and quality of the information and current market conditions.

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The following tables show the composition of the Corporation’s impaired loans, related allowance and interest income recognized while impaired by loan class as of the periods indicated:



	March 31, 2019
	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investment		Related Allowance
Impaired loans with no related allowance:
Commercial and industrial loans	$	1,920	$	1,626	$	—
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers	807		792		—
Real estate Loans:
Construction	9,330		7,524		—
Commercial and farmland	10,838		8,973		—
Residential	118		99		—
Home equity	48		48		—
Public finance and other commercial loans	353		353		—
Total	$	23,414	$	19,415	$	—
Impaired loans with related allowance:
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers	$	2,167	$	2,117	$	1,172
Real estate Loans:
Commercial and farmland	171		171		6
Residential	1,843		1,815		348
Home equity	371		354		72
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	15		15		1
Total	$	4,567	$	4,472	$	1,599
Total Impaired Loans	$	27,981	$	23,887	$	1,599



	December 31, 2018
	Unpaid Principal Balance		Recorded Investment		Related Allowance
Impaired loans with no related allowance:
Commercial and industrial loans	$	828	$	806	$	—
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers	679		679		—
Real estate Loans:
Construction	1,352		614		—
Commercial and farmland	11,176		8,994		—
Residential	118		100		—
Home equity	49		48		—
Public finance and other commercial loans	353		353		—
Total	$	14,555	$	11,594	$	—
Impaired loans with related allowance:
Real estate Loans:
Construction	$	7,978	$	7,977	$	1,429
Commercial and farmland	171		171		6
Residential	1,958		1,907		362
Home equity	376		358		74
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	18		18		1
Total	$	10,501	$	10,431	$	1,872
Total Impaired Loans	$	25,056	$	22,025	$	1,872

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	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019				Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
Impaired loans with no related allowance:
Commercial and industrial loans	$	1,641	$	—	$	1,845	$	—
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers	799		—		640		—
Real estate Loans:
Construction	8,270		—		—		—
Commercial and farmland	8,999		39		14,450		48
Residential	38		1		759		6
Home equity	48		—		8		—
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	1		—		12		—
Public finance and other commercial loans	353		—		—		—
Total	$	20,149	$	40	$	17,714	$	54
Impaired loans with related allowance:
Commercial and industrial loans	$	—	$	—	$	465	$	—
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers	2,150		—		—		—
Real estate Loans:
Construction	—		—		1,352		—
Commercial and farmland	171		—		767		—
Residential	1,884		15		1,709		12
Home equity	356		3		305		2
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	15		—		—		—
Total	$	4,576	$	18	$	4,598	$	14
Total Impaired Loans	$	24,725	$	58	$	22,312	$	68

Impaired loans in the above tables do not include loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, or any other loan, unless deemed impaired in accordance with ASC 310-10.

As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the Corporation's loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to: (i) the level of criticized commercial loans, (ii) net charge-offs, (iii) non-performing loans, (iv) covenant failures and (v) the general national and local economic conditions.

The Corporation utilizes a risk grading of pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss to assess the overall credit quality of large commercial loans. All large commercial credit grades are reviewed at a minimum of once a year for pass grade loans. Loans with grades below pass are reviewed more frequently depending on the grade. A description of the general characteristics of these grades is as follows:


•	Pass - Loans that are considered to be of acceptable credit quality.

•

Special Mention - Loans which possess some credit deficiency or potential weakness, which deserves close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Corporation's credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Corporation to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. The key distinctions of this category's classification are that it is indicative of an unwarranted level of risk; and weaknesses are considered “potential”, not “defined”, impairments to the primary source of repayment. Examples include businesses that may be suffering from inadequate management, loss of key personnel or significant customer or litigation.

•

Substandard - A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified have a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Corporation will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Other characteristics may include:



	o	the likelihood that a loan will be paid from the primary source of repayment is uncertain or financial deterioration is underway and very close attention is warranted to ensure that the loan is collected without loss,



	o	the primary source of repayment is gone, and the Corporation is forced to rely on a secondary source of repayment, such as collateral liquidation or guarantees,



	o	loans have a distinct possibility that the Corporation will sustain some loss if deficiencies are not corrected,

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	o	unusual courses of action are needed to maintain a high probability of repayment,



	o	the borrower is not generating enough cash flow to repay loan principal; however, it continues to make interest payments,



	o	the Corporation is forced into a subordinated or unsecured position due to flaws in documentation,



	o	loans have been restructured so that payment schedules, terms and collateral represent concessions to the borrower when compared to the normal loan terms,



	o	the Corporation is seriously contemplating foreclosure or legal action due to the apparent deterioration of the loan, and



	o	there is significant deterioration in market conditions to which the borrower is highly vulnerable.

•

Doubtful - Loans that have all of the weaknesses of those classified as Substandard. However, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values, these weaknesses make full collection of principal highly questionable and improbable. Other credit characteristics may include considerable doubt as to the quality of the secondary sources of repayment. The possibility of loss is high, but because of certain important pending factors that may strengthen the loan, loss classification is deferred until the exact status of repayment is known.


•	Loss – Loans that are considered uncollectable and of such little value that continuing to carry them as an asset is not warranted. Loans will be classified as Loss when it is neither practical not desirable to defer writing off or reserving all or a portion of a basically worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be possible at some time in the future.

The following tables summarize the credit quality of the Corporation’s loan portfolio, by loan class for the periods indicated. Consumer non-performing loans include accruing consumer loans 90-days or more delinquent and consumer non-accrual loans. The entire balance of a loan is considered delinquent if the minimum payment contractually required to be made is not received by the specified date. Loans that evidenced deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected are included in the applicable categories below.



	March 31, 2019
	Commercial Pass		Commercial Special Mention		Commercial Substandard		Commercial Doubtful		Commercial Loss		Consumer Performing		Consumer Non-Performing		Total
Commercial and industrial loans	$	1,692,964	$	59,119	$	36,545	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,788,628
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers	64,022		6,304		10,031		—		—		—		—		80,357
Real estate Loans:
Construction	507,086		949		9,063		—		—		25,403		—		542,501
Commercial and farmland	2,640,736		96,353		99,363		—		—		2,346		—		2,838,798
Residential	167,197		4,747		2,992		—		—		797,420		4,312		976,668
Home equity	24,534		489		402		—		—		508,969		1,814		536,208
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	—		—		—		—		—		108,186		30		108,216
Public finance and other commercial loans	427,591		—		353		—		—		—		—		427,944
Loans	$	5,524,130	$	167,961	$	158,749	$	—	$	—	$	1,442,324	$	6,156	$	7,299,320



	December 31, 2018
	Commercial Pass		Commercial Special Mention		Commercial Substandard		Commercial Doubtful		Commercial Loss		Consumer Performing		Consumer Non-Performing		Total
Commercial and industrial loans	$	1,660,879	$	23,246	$	42,539	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,726,664
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers	78,446		5,966		7,992		—		—		—		—		92,404
Real estate Loans:
Construction	492,358		2,185		24,224		—		—		25,419		1,543		545,729
Commercial and farmland	2,669,491		76,037		84,288		—		—		2,285		1		2,832,102
Residential	170,075		7,373		2,076		—		—		782,080		4,817		966,421
Home equity	24,653		535		457		—		—		500,996		1,516		528,157
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	—		—		—		—		—		99,741		47		99,788
Public finance and other commercial loans	432,849		—		353		—		—		—		—		433,202
Loans	$	5,528,751	$	115,342	$	161,929	$	—	$	—	$	1,410,521	$	7,924	$	7,224,467

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The tables below show a past due aging of the Corporation’s loan portfolio, by loan class, as of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018:



	March 31, 2019
	Current		30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 Days or More Past Due And Accruing		Non-Accrual		Total Past Due & Non-Accrual		Total
Commercial and industrial loans	$	1,784,771	$	977	$	382	$	—	$	2,498	$	3,857	$	1,788,628
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers	77,435		12		—		—		2,910		2,922		80,357
Real estate loans:
Construction	534,904		64		—		—		7,533		7,597		542,501
Commercial and farmland	2,818,380		12,095		—		122		8,201		20,418		2,838,798
Residential	965,990		5,666		539		—		4,473		10,678		976,668
Home equity	531,874		1,646		725		—		1,963		4,334		536,208
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	107,792		324		70		12		18		424		108,216
Public finance and other commercial loans	427,462		129		—		—		353		482		427,944
Loans	$	7,248,608	$	20,913	$	1,716	$	134	$	27,949	$	50,712	$	7,299,320



	December 31, 2018
	Current		30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 Days or More Past Due And Accruing		Non-Accrual		Total Past Due & Non-Accrual		Total
Commercial and industrial loans	$	1,723,337	$	1,093	$	182	$	249	$	1,803	$	3,327	$	1,726,664
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers	89,440		2,285		—		—		679		2,964		92,404
Real estate loans:
Construction	535,520		64		—		1,478		8,667		10,209		545,729
Commercial and farmland	2,822,515		1,253		178		—		8,156		9,587		2,832,102
Residential	959,252		1,756		430		17		4,966		7,169		966,421
Home equity	524,198		2,164		207		107		1,481		3,959		528,157
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	99,499		179		64		4		42		289		99,788
Public finance and other commercial loans	432,848		—		—		—		354		354		433,202
Loans	$	7,186,609	$	8,794	$	1,061	$	1,855	$	26,148	$	37,858	$	7,224,467

On occasion, borrowers experience declines in income and cash flow. As a result, these borrowers seek to reduce contractual cash outlays including debt payments. Concurrently, in an effort to preserve and protect its earning assets, specifically troubled loans, the Corporation works to maintain its relationship with certain customers who are experiencing financial difficulty by contractually modifying the borrower's debt agreement with the Corporation. In certain loan restructuring situations, the Corporation may grant a concession to a debtor experiencing financial difficulty, resulting in a trouble debt restructuring. A concession is deemed to be granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Corporation does not expect to collect all original amounts due, including interest accrued at the original contract rate. If the payment of principal at original maturity is primarily dependent on the value of collateral, the current value of the collateral is considered in determining whether the principal will be paid.

The following tables summarize troubled debt restructures in the Corporation's loan portfolio that occurred during the periods indicated:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Pre-Modification Recorded Balance		Post-Modification Recorded Balance		Number of Loans
Real estate loans:
Residential	$	90	$	90	1
Total	$	90	$	90	1



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
	Pre-Modification Recorded Balance		Post-Modification Recorded Balance		Number of Loans
Real estate loans:
Residential	$	214	$	222	5
Home equity	16		16		2
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	7		8		1
Total	$	237	$	246	8

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The following tables summarize the recorded investment of troubled debt restructures as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, by modification type, that occurred during the periods indicated:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Term Modification		Rate Modification		Combination		Total Modification
Real estate loans:
Residential	$	—	$	90	$	—	$	90
Total	$	—	$	90	$	—	$	90



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
	Term Modification		Rate Modification		Combination		Total Modification
Real estate loans:
Residential	$	38	$	74	$	106	$	218
Home equity	16		10		—		26
Individuals loans for household and other personal expenditures	—		7		—		7
Total	$	54	$	91	$	106	$	251

Loans secured by residential real estate made up 100 percent of the post-modification balance of troubled debt restructured loans made in the three months ended March 31, 2019. The same loan classification made up 91 percent of the post-modification balance of troubled debt restructured loans made in the three months ended March 31, 2018.

The following tables summarize troubled debt restructures that occurred during the twelve months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, that subsequently defaulted during the period indicated and remained in default at period end. A loan is considered in default if it is 30-days or more past due.



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Number of Loans	Recorded Balance
Real estate loans:
Residential	1	$	63
Total	1	$	63



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
	Number of Loans	Recorded Balance
Real estate loans:
Commercial and farmland	1	$	324
Residential	3	108
Total	4	$	432

For potential consumer loan restructures, impairment evaluation occurs prior to modification. Any subsequent impairment is typically addressed through the charge-off process, or may be addressed through a specific reserve. Consumer troubled debt loan restructures are generally included in the general historical allowance for loan loss at the post modification balance. Consumer non-accrual and delinquent troubled debt loan restructures are also considered in the calculation of the non-accrual and delinquency trend environmental allowance allocation. Consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process totaled $646,000 and $800,000 at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Commercial troubled debt restructured loans risk graded special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss are individually evaluated for impairment under ASC 310. Any resulting specific reserves are included in the allowance for loan losses. Commercial troubled debt loan restructures 30-89 days delinquent are included in the calculation of the delinquency trend environmental allocation in the allowance for loan losses. With the exception of the acquired loans excluded from the allowance for loan losses, all commercial non-impaired loans, including non-accrual and 90-days or more delinquent, are included in the ASC 450 loss estimate.

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NOTE 5

PURCHASED CREDIT IMPAIRED LOANS

Purchased Credit Impaired Loans are included in NOTE 4. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE, in the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As described in NOTE 4, purchased loans are recorded at the acquisition date fair value, which could result in a fair value discount or premium. Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination and for which it is probable at the date of acquisition that the acquirer will not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments are accounted for under ASC 310-30, Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. The difference between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable difference. The accretable portion of the fair value discount or premium is the difference between the expected cash flows and the net present value of expected cash flows, with such difference accreted into earnings over the term of the loans.

The carrying amount of Purchased Credit Impaired Loans as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $17.1 million and $17.3 million, respectively; with no required allowance for loan losses. As customer cash flow expectations improve, nonaccretable yield can be reclassified to accretable yield. The accretable yield, or income expected to be collected, and reclassifications from nonaccretable, are identified in the table below.



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019			Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Beginning balance	$	2,143		$	2,890
Additions	—			—
Accretion	(580		)	(510		)
Reclassification from nonaccretable	501			295
Disposals	—			—
Ending balance	$	2,064		$	2,675

There were no loans acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, for which it was probable that all contractually required payments would not be collected.

NOTE 6

OTHER INTANGIBLES

Core deposit intangibles and other intangibles are recorded on the acquisition date of an entity. The carrying basis and accumulated amortization of recognized core deposit intangibles and other intangibles are noted below.



	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Gross carrying amount	$	85,869		$	85,869
Accumulated amortization	(62,968		)	(61,440		)
Total other intangibles	$	22,901		$	24,429

The core deposit intangibles and other intangibles are being amortized primarily on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, generally over a period of two to ten years. Estimated future amortization expense is summarized as follows:



	Amortization Expense
2019	$	3,641
2020	3,632
2021	3,427
2022	3,325
2023	3,175
After 2023	5,701
	$	22,901

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NOTE 7

Leases

The Corporation adopted ASU No. 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842), as amended, as of January 1, 2019 for certain retail branches, office space, land and equipment. The Corporation elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed the Corporation to carry forward the historical lease classification. Operating leases are included in the operating lease right-of use ("ROU") asset, which is included in other assets and the lease liability is included in other liabilities in our condensed balance sheets. The Corporation does not have any finance leases.

ROU assets represent the Corporation's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Corporation's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of the Corporation's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Corporation typically uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The exercise of such lease renewal options is at the Corporation's sole discretion and is not included in the present value of lease obligations unless it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise. Certain of the Corporation's lease agreements include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. The Corporation's lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is presented in the table below as of March 31, 2019.



	March 31, 2019
Operating lease assets	$	22,576
Total lease assets	$	22,576

Operating lease liabilities	$	23,175
Total Lease liabilities	$	23,175

Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases	9.4
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	3.39		%

The table below presents the components of lease expense for the periods indicated.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019
Lease Cost:
Operating lease cost	$	892
Short-term lease cost	43
Variable lease cost	262
Total lease cost	$	1,197

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is presented in the table below.



Maturity of lease liabilities	Operating Leases
Remaining 2019	$	2,601
2020	3,343
2021	3,097
2022	2,982
2023	2,611
2024 and after	12,706
Total lease payments	$	27,340
Less: Present value discount	4,165
Present value of lease liabilities	$	23,175

Other Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	753
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	$	23,324

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

The Corporation is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Corporation principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Corporation manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and through the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Corporation enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Corporation’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Corporation’s known or expected cash payments principally related to certain variable-rate liabilities. The Corporation also has derivatives that are a result of a service the Corporation provides to certain qualifying customers, and, therefore, are not used to manage interest rate risk in the Corporation’s assets or liabilities. The Corporation manages a matched book with respect to its derivative instruments offered as a part of this service to its customers in order to minimize its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Corporation’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, the Corporation primarily uses interest rate swaps and interest rate caps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the payment of fixed amounts to a counterparty in exchange for the Corporation receiving variable payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. Interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an up-front premium. As of March 31, 2019, the Corporation had four interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $46.0 million and one interest rate cap with a notional amount of $13.0 million that were designated as cash flow hedges. As of December 31, 2018, the Corporation had four interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $46.0 million and one interest rate cap with a notional amount of $13.0 million that were designated as cash flow hedges.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.

During 2019, $26.0 million of the interest rate swaps and the $13.0 million interest rate cap were used to hedge the variable cash outflows (LIBOR-based) associated with existing trust preferred securities when the outflows converted from a fixed rate to variable rate in September of 2012. In addition, the remaining $20.0 million of interest rate swaps were used to hedge the variable cash outflows (LIBOR-based) associated with two Federal Home Loan Bank advances. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Corporation did not recognize any ineffectiveness.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Corporation's variable-rate liabilities. During the next twelve months, the Corporation expects to reclassify $253,000 from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense.

Non-designated Hedges

The Corporation does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and result from a service the Corporation provides to certain customers. The Corporation executes interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies. Those interest rate swaps are simultaneously hedged by offsetting interest rate swaps that the Corporation executes with a third party, such that the Corporation minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions. As the interest rate swaps associated with this program do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements, changes in the fair value of both the customer swaps and the offsetting swaps are recognized directly in earnings. As of March 31, 2019, the notional amount of customer-facing swaps was approximately $486,081,000. This amount is offset with third party counterparties, as described above.

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Fair Values of Derivative Instruments on the Balance Sheet

The table below presents the fair value of the Corporation’s derivative financial instruments, as well as their classification on the Balance Sheet, as of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018.

Asset Derivatives

Liability Derivatives

March 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

March 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Balance
Sheet
Location

Fair
Value

Balance
Sheet
Location

Fair
Value

Balance
Sheet
Location

Fair
Value

Balance
Sheet
Location

Fair
Value

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate contracts

Other Assets

135

Other Liabilities

972

Other Liabilities

688

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate contracts

Other Assets

14,194

Other Assets

11,948

Other Liabilities

14,194

Other Liabilities

11,948

The amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income is included in the table below for the periods indicated.



Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative (Effective Portion)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
Interest Rate Products	$	(391	)	$	508

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Income Statement

The Corporation did not recognize any gains or losses from derivative financial instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

The amount of gain (loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income into income is included in the table below for the periods indicated.



Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments under FASB ASC 815-10	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized Income on Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassed from Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)
	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized Income on Derivative	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019			Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Interest rate contracts	Interest Expense	$	(59	)	$	(170	)

The Corporation’s exposure to credit risk occurs because of nonperformance by its counterparties. The counterparties approved by the Corporation are usually financial institutions, which are well capitalized and have credit ratings through Moody’s and/or Standard & Poor’s at or above investment grade. The Corporation’s control of such risk is through quarterly financial reviews, comparing mark-to-market values with policy limitations, credit ratings and collateral pledging.

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

The Corporation has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Corporation fails to maintain its status as a well or adequately capitalized institution, then the Corporation could be required to terminate or fully collateralize all outstanding derivative contracts. Additionally, the Corporation has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Corporation defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Corporation could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations. As of March 31, 2019, the termination value of derivatives in a net liability position related to these agreements was $10,869,000. As of March 31, 2019, the Corporation has minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of its derivative counterparties and has posted collateral of $13,745,000. If the Corporation had breached any of these provisions at March 31, 2019, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their termination value.

NOTE 9

DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The Corporation used fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The accounting guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 applies only when other guidance requires or permits assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value; it does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances.

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As defined in ASC 820, fair value is the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. It represents an exit price at the measurement date. Market participants are buyers and sellers, who are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact in the principal (or most advantageous) market for the asset or liability being measured. Current market conditions, including imbalances between supply and demand, are considered in determining fair value. The Corporation values its assets and liabilities in the principal market where it sells the particular asset or transfers the liability with the greatest volume and level of activity. In the absence of a principal market, the valuation is based on the most advantageous market for the asset or liability (i.e., the market where the asset could be sold or the liability transferred at a price that maximizes the amount to be received for the asset or minimizes the amount to be paid to transfer the liability).

Valuation inputs refer to the assumptions market participants would use in pricing a given asset or liability. Inputs can be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are those assumptions which market participants would use in pricing the particular asset or liability. These inputs are based on market data and are obtained from a source independent of the Corporation. Unobservable inputs are assumptions based on the Corporation’s own information or estimate of assumptions used by market participants in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best and most current information available on the measurement date. All inputs, whether observable or unobservable, are ranked in accordance with a prescribed fair value hierarchy which gives the highest ranking to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest ranking to unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market activity (Level 3). Fair values for assets or liabilities classified as Level 2 are based on one or a combination of the following factors: (i) quoted prices for similar assets; (ii) observable inputs for the asset or liability, such as interest rates or yield curves; or (iii) inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Corporation considers an input to be significant if it drives 10 percent or more of the total fair value of a particular asset or liability.

RECURRING MEASUREMENTS

Assets and liabilities are considered to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis if fair value is measured regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly). Recurring valuation occurs at a minimum on the measurement date. Assets and liabilities are considered to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis if the fair value measurement of the instrument does not necessarily result in a change in the amount recorded on the balance sheet. Generally, nonrecurring valuation is the result of the application of other accounting pronouncements which require assets or liabilities to be assessed for impairment or recorded at the lower of cost or fair value. The fair value of assets or liabilities transferred in or out of Level 3 is measured on the transfer date, with any additional changes in fair value subsequent to the transfer considered to be realized or unrealized gains or losses.

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the

accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Investment Securities

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. The Corporation currently has no securities classified within Level 1 of the hierarchy. Where significant observable inputs, other than Level 1 quoted prices, are available, securities are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 2 securities include government-sponsored agency and mortgage backs and state and municipal securities. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and include state and municipal, government-sponsored mortgage backs and corporate obligations securities. Level 3 fair value for securities was determined using a discounted cash flow model that incorporated market estimates of interest rates and volatility in markets that have not been active.

Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may apply such techniques as matrix pricing to determine the value of identical or similar investment securities (Level 2). Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique widely used in the banking industry to value investment securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for specific investment securities but rather relying on the investment securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted investment securities. Any investment security not valued based upon the methods above are considered Level 3.

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Interest Rate Derivative Agreements

See information regarding the Corporation’s interest rate derivative products in NOTE 8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS of these Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the ASC 820-10 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018.



			Fair Value Measurements Using:
March 31, 2019	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities	$	33,703	$	—	$	33,703	$	—
State and municipal	651,858		—		648,957		2,901
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	562,040		—		562,036		4
Corporate obligations	31		—		—		31
Interest rate swap asset	14,194		—		14,194		—
Interest rate cap	35		—		35		—
Interest rate swap liability	15,166		—		15,166		—



			Fair Value Measurements Using:
December 31, 2018	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities	$	13,582	$	—	$	13,582	$	—
State and municipal	606,135		—		602,842		3,293
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	522,447		—		522,443		4
Corporate obligations	31		—		—		31
Interest rate swap asset	11,948		—		11,948		—
Interest rate cap	135		—		135		—
Interest rate swap liability	12,636		—		12,636		—

There were no gains or losses included in earnings that were attributable to the changes in unrealized gains or losses related to assets or

liabilities held at March 31, 2019 or December 31, 2018.

Level 3 Reconciliation

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying

balance sheets using significant unobservable Level 3 inputs for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.



	Available for Sale Securities
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019			March 31, 2018
Balance at beginning of the period	$	3,328		$	3,978
Included in other comprehensive income	43			(25		)
Principal payments	(435		)	13
Ending balance	$	2,936		$	3,966

Transfers Between Levels

There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

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Nonrecurring Measurements

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy for March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018.



			Fair Value Measurements Using
March 31, 2019	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)	$	11,728	$	—	$	—	$	11,728
Other real estate owned	112		—		—		112



			Fair Value Measurements Using
December 31, 2018	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)	$	11,866	$	—	$	—	$	11,866
Other real estate owned	657		—		—		657

Impaired Loans (collateral dependent)

Loans for which it is probable that the Corporation will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for loan losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of the loan is confirmed. During 2018 and 2019, certain impaired loans were partially charged off or re-evaluated. Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.

Other Real Estate Owned

The fair value for impaired loans and other real estate owned is measured based on the value of the collateral securing those loans or real estate and is determined using several methods. The fair value of real estate is generally determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers typically determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a discounted cash flow analysis. Fair value on other collateral such as business assets is typically ascertained by assessing, either singularly or some combination of, asset appraisals, accounts receivable aging reports, inventory listings and or customer financial statements. Both appraised values and values based on borrower’s financial information are discounted as considered appropriate based on age and quality of the information and current market conditions.

Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements, other than goodwill, at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.



March 31, 2019	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted-Average)
State and municipal securities	$	2,901	Discounted cash flow	Maturity/Call date	1 month to 15 yrs
				US Muni BQ curve	A- to BBB-
				Discount rate	2% - 5%

Corporate obligations and U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage backed securities	$	35	Discounted cash flow	Risk free rate	3 month LIBOR
				plus premium for illiquidity	plus 200bps

Impaired loans (collateral dependent)	$	11,728	Collateral based measurements	Discount to reflect current market conditions and ultimate collectability	0% - 10% (5%)

Other real estate owned	$	112	Appraisals	Discount to reflect current market conditions	0% - 51% (51%)

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December 31, 2018	Fair Value		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Range (Weighted-Average)
State and municipal securities	$	3,293	Discounted cash flow	Maturity/Call date	1 month to 20 yrs
				US Muni BQ curve	A- to BBB-
				Discount rate	.69% - 5%

Corporate obligations and equity securities	$	35	Discounted cash flow	Risk free rate	3 month LIBOR
				plus premium for illiquidity	plus 200bps

Impaired loans (collateral dependent)	$	11,866	Collateral based measurements	Discount to reflect current market conditions and ultimate collectability	0% - 10% (6%)

Other real estate owned	$	657	Appraisals	Discount to reflect current market conditions	0% - 10% (4%)

The following is a discussion of the sensitivity of significant unobservable inputs, the interrelationships between those inputs and other unobservable inputs used in recurring fair value measurement and how those inputs might magnify or mitigate the effect of changes in the unobservable inputs on the fair value measurement.

State and Municipal Securities, Corporate Obligations and U.S. Government-sponsored Mortgage Backed Securities

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation's state and municipal securities, corporate obligations and U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage backed securities are premiums for unrated securities and marketability discounts. Significant increases or decreases in either of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, changes in either of those inputs will not affect the other input.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Corporation’s financial instruments and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018.



			March 31, 2019
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
	Carrying Amount		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	115,878	$	115,878	$	—	$	—
Interest-bearing time deposits	70,672		70,672		—		—
Investment securities available for sale	1,247,632		—		1,244,697		2,936
Investment securities held to maturity	615,027		—		615,182		7,453
Loans held for sale	3,330		—		3,330		—
Loans	7,218,418		—		—		7,140,432
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	24,588		—		24,588		—
Interest rate swap and cap asset	14,229		—		14,229		—
Interest receivable	40,931		—		40,931		—
Liabilities:
Deposits	$	8,047,798	$	6,439,422	$	1,576,603	$	—
Borrowings:
Federal funds purchased	20,000		—		20,000		—
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	111,783		—		111,742		—
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	345,013		—		342,283		—
Subordinated debentures and term loans	138,519		—		129,020		—
Interest rate swap liability	15,166		—		15,166		—
Interest payable	7,313		—		7,313		—

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			December 31, 2018
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
	Carrying Amount		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	139,247	$	139,247	$	—	$	—
Interest-bearing time deposits	36,963		36,963		—		—
Investment securities available for sale	1,142,195		—		1,138,867		3,328
Investment securities held to maturity	490,387		—		481,377		7,840
Loans held for sale	4,778		—		4,778		—
Loans	7,143,915		—		—		7,004,193
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	24,588		—		24,588		—
Interest rate swap and cap asset	12,083		—		12,083		—
Interest receivable	40,881		—		40,881		—
Liabilities:
Deposits	$	7,754,593	$	6,267,879	$	1,464,129	$	—
Borrowings:
Federal funds purchased	104,000		—		104,000		—
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	113,512		—		113,437		—
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	314,986		—		318,728		—
Subordinated debentures and term loans	138,463		—		127,298		—
Interest rate swap liability	12,636		—		12,636		—
Interest payable	5,607		—		5,607		—

NOTE 10

TRANSFERS ACCOUNTED FOR AS SECURED BORROWINGS

The collateral pledged for all repurchase agreements that are accounted for as secured borrowings as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were:



	March 31, 2019
	Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
	Overnight and Continuous		Up to 30 Days		30-90 Days		Greater Than 90 Days		Total
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	$	110,760	$	—	$	1,023	$	—	$	111,783



	December 31, 2018
	Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
	Overnight and Continuous		Up to 30 Days		30-90 Days		Greater Than 90 Days		Total
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities	$	104,883	$	1,014	$	7,615	$	—	$	113,512

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NOTE 11

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following table summarizes the changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as of March 31, 2019 and 2018:



	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Defined Benefit Plans			Total
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	(6,343	)	$	(559	)	$	(14,520	)	$	(21,422	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	20,990			(309		)	—			20,681
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(901		)	47			—			(854		)
Period change	20,089			(262		)	—			19,827
Balance at March 31, 2019	$	13,746		$	(821	)	$	(14,520	)	$	(1,595	)


Balance at December 31, 2017	$	8,970		$	(1,125	)	$	(10,753	)	$	(2,908	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(17,698		)	644			—			(17,054		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(1,271		)	134			—			(1,137		)
Period change	(18,969		)	778			—			(18,191		)
Reclassification adjustment under ASU 2018-02	1,932			(242		)	(2,316		)	(626		)
Balance at March 31, 2018	$	(8,067	)	$	(589	)	$	(13,069	)	$	(21,725	)

The following tables present the reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that were included in net income in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.



	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Three Months Ended March 31,
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	2019			2018			Affected Line Item in the Statements of Income
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities ⁽¹⁾
Realized securities gains reclassified into income	$	1,140		$	1,609		Other income - net realized gains on sales of available for sale securities
Related income tax expense	(239		)	(338		)	Income tax expense
	$	901		$	1,271

Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges ⁽²⁾
Interest rate contracts	$	(59	)	$	(170	)	Interest expense - subordinated debentures and term loans
Related income tax benefit	12			36			Income tax expense
	$	(47	)	$	(134	)

Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	$	854		$	1,137

⁽¹⁾For additional detail related to unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities and related amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income see NOTE 3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES of these Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

⁽²⁾ For additional detail related to unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges and related amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income see NOTE 8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS of these Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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NOTE 12

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock options and RSAs have been issued to directors, officers and other management employees under the Corporation's 1999 Long-term Equity Incentive Plan and the 2009 Long-term Equity Incentive Plan. The stock options, which have a ten year life, become 100 percent vested based on time ranging from six months to two years and are fully exercisable when vested. Option exercise prices equal the Corporation's common stock closing price on NASDAQ on the date of grant. The RSAs issued to employees and non-employee directors provide for the issuance of shares of the Corporation's common stock at no cost to the holder and generally vest after 3 years. The RSAs vest only if the employee is actively employed by the Corporation on the vesting date and, therefore, any unvested shares are forfeited. For non-employee directors, the RSAs vest only if the non-employee director remains as an active board member on the vesting date and, therefore, any unvested shares are forfeited. The RSAs for employees and non-employee directors retired from the Corporation are either immediately vested at retirement or continue to vest after retirement, depending on the plan under which the shares were granted. Deferred Stock Units ("DSU") were credited to non-employee directors who elected to defer payment of compensation under the Corporation's 2008 Equity Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors which expired in 2018. DSUs credited are equal to the restricted shares that the non-employee director would have received under the plan. As of March 31, 2019, the Corporation did not have any outstanding DSUs.

The Corporation’s 2009 ESPP provides eligible employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries an opportunity to purchase shares of common stock of the Corporation through quarterly offerings financed by payroll deductions. The price of the stock to be paid by the employees shall be equal to 85 percent of the average of the closing price of the Corporation’s common stock on each trading day during the offering period. However, in no event shall such purchase price be less than the lesser of an amount equal to 85 percent of the market price of the Corporation’s stock on the offering date or an amount equal to 85 percent of the market value on the date of purchase. Common stock purchases are made quarterly and are paid through advance payroll deductions up to a calendar year maximum of $25,000.

Compensation expense related to unvested share-based awards is recorded by recognizing the unamortized grant date fair value of these awards over the remaining service periods of those awards, with no change in historical reported fair values and earnings. Awards are valued at fair value in accordance with provisions of share-based compensation guidance and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the service periods of each award. To complete the exercise of vested stock options, RSA’s and ESPP options, the Corporation generally issues new shares from its authorized but unissued share pool. Share-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $981,000, compared to $875,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Share-based compensation has been recognized as a component of salaries and benefits expense in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income.

Share-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and is reduced for estimated forfeitures. Share-based compensation guidance requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Pre-vesting forfeitures were estimated to be approximately 1.7 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2019 based on historical experience.

The following table summarizes the components of the Corporation's share-based compensation awards recorded as an expense and the income tax benefit of such awards.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
Stock and ESPP Options
Pre-tax compensation expense	$	11		$	24
Income tax benefit	(16		)	(59		)
Stock and ESPP option expense, net of income taxes	$	(5	)	$	(35	)
Restricted Stock Awards
Pre-tax compensation expense	$	970		$	851
Income tax benefit	(540		)	(566		)
Restricted stock awards expense, net of income taxes	$	430		$	285
Total Share-Based Compensation
Pre-tax compensation expense	$	981		$	875
Income tax benefit	(556		)	(625		)
Total share-based compensation expense, net of income taxes	$	425		$	250

As of March 31, 2019, unrecognized compensation expense related to RSAs was $6,066,000 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.72 years. The Corporation did not have any unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options as of March 31, 2019.

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(table dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

Stock option activity under the Corporation's stock option plans as of March 31, 2019 and changes during the three months ended March 31, 2019, were as follows:



	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2019	76,300		$	12.40
Exercised	(3,700	)	$	10.88
Cancelled	—		$	—
Outstanding March 31, 2019	72,600		$	12.48	2.73	$	1,769,628
Vested and Expected to Vest at March 31, 2019	72,600		$	12.48	2.73	$	1,769,628
Exercisable at March 31, 2019	72,600		$	12.48	2.73	$	1,769,628

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Corporation's closing stock price on the last trading day of the first three months of 2019 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their stock options on March 31, 2019. The amount of aggregate intrinsic value will change based on the fair market value of the Corporation's common stock.

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $97,000 and $473,000, respectively. Cash receipts of stock options exercised during this same period were $40,000 and $535,000, respectively.

The following table summarizes information on unvested RSAs outstanding as of March 31, 2019:



	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested RSAs at January 1, 2019	344,362		$	36.80
Granted	700		$	37.44
Vested	(103,660	)	$	23.41
Forfeited	(600	)	$	35.62
Unvested RSAs at March 31, 2019	240,802		$	42.57

The grant date fair value of ESPP options was estimated at the beginning of the January 1, 2019 quarterly offering period of approximately $11,000. The ESPP options vested during the three months ending March 31, 2019, leaving no unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested ESPP options at March 31, 2019.

NOTE 13

INCOME TAX

The following table summarizes the major components creating differences between income taxes at the federal statutory and the effective tax rate recorded in the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
Reconciliation of Federal Statutory to Actual Tax Expense:
Federal statutory income tax at 21%	$	9,609		$	9,091
Tax-exempt interest income	(2,267		)	(2,015		)
Share-based compensation	(350		)	(441		)
Tax-exempt earnings and gains on life insurance	(207		)	(247		)
Tax credits	(78		)	39
Other	234			184
Actual Tax Expense	$	6,941		$	6,611

Effective Tax Rate	15.2		%	15.3		%

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NOTE 14

NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the combination of the weighted-average shares outstanding during the reporting period and all potentially dilutive common shares. Potentially dilutive common shares include stock options and RSAs issued under the Corporation's share-based compensation plans. Potentially dilutive common shares are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share in the periods where the effect would be antidilutive.

The following table reconciles basic and diluted net income per share for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019					2018
	Net Income		Weighted-Average Shares	Per Share Amount		Net Income		Weighted-Average Shares	Per Share Amount
Net income available to common stockholders	$	38,817	49,369,024	$	0.79	$	36,679	49,192,647	$	0.75
Effect of potentially dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards			171,820					235,325
Diluted net income per share	$	38,817	49,540,844	$	0.78	$	36,679	49,427,972	$	0.74

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no stock options with an option price greater than the average market price of the common shares.

NOTE 15

GENERAL LITIGATION AND REGULATORY EXAMINATIONS

The Corporation is subject to claims and lawsuits that arise primarily in the ordinary course of business. Additionally, the Corporation is subject to periodic examinations by various regulatory agencies. It is the opinion of management that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims, lawsuits, and examinations will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flow of the Corporation.

NOTE 16

PENDING MERGER

MBT Financial Corp.

On October 9, 2018, the Corporation and MBT Financial Corp., a Michigan corporation ("MBT"), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), pursuant to which MBT will, subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, merge with and into the Corporation (the "Holding Company Merger"), whereupon the separate corporate existence of MBT will cease and the Corporation will survive. Immediately following the Holding Company Merger, MBT's wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Bank & Trust, will be merged with and into the Bank (the "Bank Merger" and, together with the Holding Company Merger, the "Mergers"), with the Bank continuing as the surviving bank. Based on the closing price of the Corporation's common stock on October 9, 2018 of $45.71 per share, the transaction value is estimated at approximately $290.9 million. The transaction is expected to be a tax-free exchange for MBT's shareholders who will be receiving the Corporation's common stock pursuant to the Holding Company Merger. MBT's total assets as of March 31, 2019 were $1.3 billion.

At a special meeting held on February 14, 2019, the shareholders of MBT approved the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. In addition, on January 3, 2019, the FDIC issued its order approving the Bank Merger, subject to certain customary conditions, and on February 18, 2019, the Indiana DFI approved the Bank Merger. However, consummation of the Mergers remain subject to the (i) receipt of a waiver by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors relating to its right to receive an application in connection with the Holding Company Merger, and (ii) satisfaction of other customary closing conditions contained in the Merger Agreement. The Mergers are expected to close during the first half of 2019.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

From time to time, we include forward-looking statements in our oral and written communication. We may include forward-looking statements in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in other written materials and in oral statements made by senior management to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and others. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we are including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words like “believe”, “continue”, “pattern”, “estimate”, “project”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “expect” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will”, “would”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “can”, “may”, or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include:


•	statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;


•	statements regarding our business plan and growth strategies;


•	statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and


•	estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including, among other things, the following important factors which could affect the actual outcome of future events:


•	fluctuations in market rates of interest and loan and deposit pricing, which could negatively affect our net interest margin, asset valuations and expense expectations;


•	adverse changes in the economy, which might affect our business prospects and could cause credit-related losses and expenses;


•	adverse developments in our loan and investment portfolios;


•	competitive factors in the banking industry, such as the trend towards consolidation in our market;


•	changes in the banking legislation or the regulatory requirements of federal and state agencies applicable to bank holding companies and banks like our affiliate bank;


•	acquisitions of other businesses by us and integration of such acquired businesses;


•	changes in market, economic, operational, liquidity, credit and interest rate risks associated with our business; and


•	the continued availability of earnings and excess capital sufficient for the lawful and prudent declaration and payment of cash dividends.

Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. In addition, our past results of operations do not necessarily indicate our anticipated future results.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Generally accepted accounting principles are complex and require us to apply significant judgments to various accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. We must use assumptions and estimates to apply those principles where actual measurement is not possible or practical. For a complete discussion of our significant accounting policies, see “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Certain policies are considered critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions and estimates. Changes in such estimates may have a significant impact on the financial statements. We have reviewed the application of these policies with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.

We believe there have been no significant changes during the three months ended March 31, 2019, to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

BUSINESS SUMMARY

First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”) is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana and was organized in September 1982. The Corporation’s Common Stock is traded on NASDAQ’s Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank (the “Bank”), which opened for business in Muncie, Indiana, in March 1893. The Bank also operates First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (a division of First Merchants Bank). The Bank includes 115 banking locations in thirty-one Indiana, two Illinois and two Ohio counties. In addition to its traditional branch network, the Corporation offers comprehensive electronic and mobile delivery channels to its customers. The Corporation’s business activities are currently limited to one significant business segment, which is community banking.

Through the Bank, the Corporation offers a broad range of financial services, including accepting time, savings and demand deposits; making consumer, commercial, agri-business and real estate mortgage loans; providing personal and corporate trust services; offering full-service brokerage and private wealth management; and providing letters of credit, repurchase agreements and other corporate services.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR BANK HOLDING COMPANIES WITH $10 BILLION OR MORE IN ASSETS

Various federal banking laws and regulations, including rules adopted by the Federal Reserve pursuant to the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act, impose heightened requirements on certain large banks and bank holding companies. Most of these rules apply primarily to bank holding companies with at least $50 billion in total consolidated assets, but certain rules also apply to banks and bank holding companies with at least $10 billion in total consolidated assets. As of March 31, 2019, the Corporation has, for the first time, exceeded the $10 billion threshold.

Following the fourth consecutive quarter (and any applicable phase-in period) where the Corporation’s or the Bank’s total consolidated assets, as applicable, equal or exceed $10 billion, the Corporation or the Bank, as applicable, will, among other requirements:


•	calculate the FDIC deposit assessment base using a performance score and a loss-severity scoring system; and


•	be examined for compliance with federal consumer protection laws primarily by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Additionally, on July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Act into law. The Dodd-Frank Act has had a broad impact on the financial services industry, including significant regulatory and compliance changes. Although most of the required regulations of the Dodd-Frank Act have been promulgated and implemented (or are being implemented over time), there are additional regulations yet to be finalized by the authorized federal agencies. The changes resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act have impacted the profitability of the Corporation’s business activities, required changes to certain business practices, and imposed more stringent capital, liquidity and leverage requirements, and, when fully implemented, may further adversely affect the Corporation's business. Among other things, the Dodd-Frank Act has resulted in:


•	increases to the cost of the Corporation’s operations due to greater regulatory oversight, supervision and examination of banks and bank holding companies, including higher deposit insurance premiums;


•	limitations on the Corporation’s ability to raise additional capital through the use of trust preferred securities, as new issuances of these securities may no longer be included as Tier 1 capital;


•	reduced flexibility for the Corporation to generate or originate certain revenue-producing assets based on increased regulatory capital standards; and


•	limitations on the Corporation’s ability to expand consumer product and service offerings due to stricter consumer protection laws and regulations.


•	as the Corporation's assets have now exceeded $10 billion, compliance with the Durbin Amendment will result in a material reduction of interchange fee income paid by merchants when debit cards are used as payment.

The Corporation’s management continues to take the steps necessary to minimize the adverse impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on its business, financial condition and results of operation.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Executive Summary

The Corporation reported first quarter 2019 net income of $38.8 million, compared to $36.7 million during the first quarter of 2018. Diluted earnings per share for the period totaled $0.78 per share, compared to $0.74 per diluted share during the same period in 2018, an increase of 5.4 percent.

As of March 31, 2019, total assets equaled $10.2 billion, an increase of $326.2 million from December 31, 2018. Total investment securities increased $230.1 million from December 31, 2018 as excess liquidity generated from deposit growth was used to invest in the bond portfolio. The Corporation's total loan portfolio increased $73.4 million, or 4.1 percent annualized, from December 31, 2018. The largest loan segments that experienced increases were commercial and industrial, residential, individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures and home equity. Additional details of the changes in the Corporation's loans and other earning assets are discussed within NOTE 4. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE, of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the "EARNING ASSETS" section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The Corporation’s allowance for loan losses totaled $80.9 million as of March 31, 2019 and equaled 1.11 percent of total loans. The Corporation's provision expense and net charge offs for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $1.2 million and $850,000, respectively, compared to provision expense and net charge offs of $2.5 million and $1.1 million during the same period of 2018. Credit metrics are discussed within the “LOAN QUALITY/PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The Corporation's other assets increased $22.7 million from December 31, 2018 due to implementation of new lease accounting guidance in ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), primarily associated with the Corporation's leased banking center locations. As of March 31, 2019, the Corporation's right of use asset was $22.6 million. The new new lease accounting guidance and lease disclosures are discussed within NOTE 1. GENERAL and NOTE 7. LEASES, of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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As of March 31, 2019, total deposits equaled $8.0 billion, an increase of $293.2 million from December 31, 2018, or 15.1 percent annualized. As interest rates have risen, the Corporation experienced a decrease in non-interest bearing deposits, which were offset by increases in interest-bearing deposits. The largest deposit increases from December 31, 2018 were in certificates of deposit, demand and savings deposits of $134.5 million, $116.0 million and $55.6 million, respectively. Those increases were offset by a $12.8 million decrease in brokered deposits from December 31, 2018.

Total borrowings decreased $55.6 million as of March 31, 2019, compared to December 31, 2018. Liquidity from deposit growth was used to reduce Federal funds purchased by $84.0 million. Offsetting the decrease in Federal funds purchased was an increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $30.0 million compared to December 31, 2018.

The Corporation was able to maintain all regulatory capital ratios in excess of the regulatory definition of “well-capitalized” as discussed in the “CAPITAL” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net interest income is the most significant component of our earnings, comprising 82 percent of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Net interest income and margin are influenced by many factors, primarily the volume and mix of earnings assets, funding sources, and interest rate fluctuations. Other factors include the level of accretion income on purchased loans, prepayment risk on mortgage and investment-related assets, and the composition and maturity of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Loans typically generate more interest income than investment securities with similar maturities. Funding from customer deposits generally costs less than wholesale funding sources. Factors such as general economic activity, Federal Reserve Board monetary policy, and price volatility of competing alternative investments, can also exert significant influence on our ability to optimize the mix of assets and funding and the net interest income and margin.

Net interest income is the excess of interest received from earning assets over interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. For analytical purposes, net interest income is also presented on an FTE basis in the table that follows to reflect what our tax-exempt assets would need to yield in order to achieve the same after-tax yield as a taxable asset. The federal statutory rate of 21 percent was used for 2019 and 2018, adjusted for the TEFRA interest disallowance applicable to certain tax-exempt obligations. The FTE analysis portrays the income tax benefits associated with tax-exempt assets and helps to facilitate a comparison between taxable and tax-exempt assets. Management believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest margin and net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis. Therefore, management believes these measures provide useful information for both management and investors by allowing them to make peer comparisons.

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the increase in net interest income and earning assets, was primarily driven by core organic loan growth.

In the first quarter of 2019, asset yields increased 32 basis points FTE and interest costs increased 47 basis points, resulting in a 15 basis point FTE decrease in net interest spread as compared to the same period in 2018. Primarily as a result of organic loan growth and an increase in the investment securities portfolio, average earning assets increased $716,952,000 in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018. The Corporation recognized fair value accretion income on purchased loans, which is included in interest income, of $2,253,000 and $3,158,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, decreased to 3.84 percent for the first quarter of 2019 compared to 3.92 percent during the same period in 2018.

Asset yields increased primarily as a result of the Federal Reserve's discount rate increases of 25 basis points at each of the Board's March, June and September 2018 meetings. Interest costs also increased as both core deposits and wholesale funding rates increased year-over-year.

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The following tables presents the Corporation’s average balance sheet, interest income/interest expense, and the average rate as a percent of average earning assets/liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018.



(Dollars in Thousands)	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2019							March 31, 2018
	Average Balance			Interest Income / Expense		Average Rate		Average Balance			Interest Income / Expense		Average Rate
Assets:
Interest-bearing time deposits	$	145,935		$	875	2.40	%	$	32,776		$	131	1.60	%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	24,588			338		5.50		24,385			404		6.63
Investment Securities: ⁽¹⁾
Taxable	902,402			6,095		2.70		810,385			5,096		2.52
Tax-Exempt ⁽²⁾	829,085			8,697		4.20		736,544			7,754		4.21
Total Investment Securities	1,731,487			14,792		3.42		1,546,929			12,850		3.32
Loans held for sale	9,703			112		4.62		10,636			137		5.15
Loans: ⁽³⁾
Commercial	5,309,998			72,758		5.48		4,980,450			62,154		4.99
Real Estate Mortgage	743,736			8,321		4.48		728,725			7,999		4.39
Installment	665,050			9,290		5.59		623,429			7,977		5.12
Tax-Exempt ⁽²⁾	501,632			5,257		4.19		467,847			4,552		3.89
Total Loans	7,230,119			95,738		5.30		6,811,087			82,819		4.86
Total Earning Assets	9,132,129			111,743		4.89	%	8,415,177			96,204		4.57	%
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale	(5,015		)					(6,440		)
Allowance for loan losses	(80,907		)					(75,851		)
Cash and cash equivalents	117,224							126,484
Premises and equipment	93,236							95,525
Other assets	823,475							817,841
Total Assets	$	10,080,142						$	9,372,736
Liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing NOW deposits	$	2,689,797		$	7,019	1.04	%	$	1,980,141		$	2,689	0.54	%
Money market deposits	1,139,062			2,782		0.98		1,089,694			1,275		0.47
Savings deposits	1,150,725			2,267		0.79		945,940			381		0.16
Certificates and other time deposits	1,565,578			7,526		1.92		1,486,093			4,657		1.25
Total Interest-bearing Deposits	6,545,162			19,594		1.20		5,501,868			9,002		0.65
Borrowings	635,058			4,353		2.74		848,208			4,702		2.22
Total Interest-bearing Liabilities	7,180,220			23,947		1.33		6,350,076			13,704		0.86
Noninterest-bearing deposits	1,391,494							1,651,296
Other liabilities	78,689							62,560
Total Liabilities	8,650,403							8,063,932
Stockholders' Equity	1,429,739							1,308,804
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	10,080,142		23,947				$	9,372,736		13,704
Net Interest Income (FTE)				$	87,796						$	82,500
Net Interest Spread (FTE) ⁽⁴⁾						3.56	%						3.71	%

Net Interest Margin (FTE):
Interest Income (FTE) / Average Earning Assets						4.89	%						4.57	%
Interest Expense / Average Earning Assets						1.05	%						0.65	%
Net Interest Margin (FTE) ⁽⁵⁾						3.84	%						3.92	%

⁽¹⁾Average balance of securities is computed based on the average of the historical amortized cost balances without the effects of the fair value adjustments. Annualized amounts are computed utilizing a 30/360 day basis.
⁽²⁾ Tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis, using a marginal tax rate of 21 percent for 2019 and 2018. These totals equal $2,930 and $2,584 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
⁽³⁾Non-accruing loans have been included in the average balances.
⁽⁴⁾Net Interest Spread (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities.
⁽⁵⁾ Net Interest Margin (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.

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NON-INTEREST INCOME

Non-interest income decreased $848,000, or 4.3 percent, in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the first quarter of 2018. Net gains and fees on sales of loans decreased $526,000 as approximately one-half of the quarter's production was added to the balance sheet versus being sold in the secondary market. Additional decreases totaling $643,000 were noted in net realized gains on sales of available for sale securities and other income when compared to the first quarter of 2018.

The decreases were partially offset by increases in service charges on customer accounts and card payment fees of $550,000 due to organic growth in the first quarter of 2019 when compared to the same period of 2018.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Non-interest expenses increased $2.9 million, or 5.5 percent, in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the first quarter of 2018. The largest increase was in salaries and employee benefits of $802,000, or 2.5 percent, primarily due to annual employee merit increases. As a result of a larger franchise and growth in our customer base, the Corporation experienced increases in outside data processing fees and net occupancy of $720,000 and $357,000, respectively, over the same period in 2018. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2019, the Corporation recognized an increase of $763,000 in other real estate owned and foreclosure expense and $343,000 in professional and other outside services when compared to the same period of 2018.

INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $6,941,000 on pre-tax net income of $45,758,000. For the same period in 2018, income tax expense was $6,611,000 on pre-tax net income of $43,290,000. The effective income tax rate was 15.2 percent for the first quarter of 2019 and 15.3 percent for the first quarter of 2018. The slightly lower effective tax rate during the three months ended March 31, 2019 when compared to the same period in 2018 was primarily the result of an increase in tax-exempt interest income.

The detailed reconciliation of federal statutory to actual tax expense is shown in NOTE 13. INCOME TAX of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

CAPITAL

Capital adequacy is an important indicator of financial stability and performance. The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies and are assigned to a capital category. The assigned capital category is largely determined by four ratios that are calculated according to the regulations: total risk-based capital, tier 1 risk-based capital, CET1, and tier 1 leverage ratios. The ratios are intended to measure capital relative to assets and credit risk associated with those assets and off-balance sheet exposures of the entity. The capital category assigned to an entity can also be affected by qualitative judgments made by regulatory agencies about the risk inherent in the entity's activities that are not part of the calculated ratios.

There are five capital categories defined in the regulations, ranging from well capitalized to critically undercapitalized. Classification of a bank in any of the undercapitalized categories can result in actions by regulators that could have a material effect on a bank's operations. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of tier 1 capital to average assets, or leverage ratio, all of which are calculated as defined in the

regulations. Banks with lower capital levels are deemed to be undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized or critically undercapitalized, depending on their actual levels. The appropriate federal regulatory agency may also downgrade a bank to the next lower capital category upon a determination that the bank is in an unsafe or unsound practice. Banks are required to monitor closely their capital levels and to notify their appropriate regulatory agency of any basis for a change in capital category.

Basel III was effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2015. Basel III requires the Corporation and the Bank to maintain a minimum ratio of CET1 capital to risk weighted assets, as defined in the regulation. Under the new Basel III rules, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividends, the Corporation must hold a capital conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized CET1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio. The capital conservation buffer was phased in from zero percent in 2015 to the fully-implemented 2.50 percent in 2019. Under Basel III, the Corporation and Bank elected to opt-out of including accumulated other comprehensive income in regulatory capital.

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As of March 31, 2019, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to be considered well capitalized. There is no threshold for well capitalized status for bank holding companies. The Corporation's and Bank's actual and required capital ratios as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:



					Prompt Corrective Action Thresholds
	Actual				Adequately Capitalized				Well Capitalized
March 31, 2019	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation	$	1,203,178	14.71	%	$	654,134	8.00	%	N/A		N/A
First Merchants Bank	1,101,943		13.39		658,485		8.00		$	823,106	10.00	%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation	$	1,057,276	12.93	%	$	490,601	6.00	%	N/A		N/A
First Merchants Bank	1,021,041		12.40		493,864		6.00		$	658,485	8.00	%
CET1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation	$	991,079	12.12	%	$	367,950	4.50	%	N/A		N/A
First Merchants Bank	1,021,041		12.40		370,398		4.50		$	535,019	6.50	%
Tier 1 capital to average assets
First Merchants Corporation	$	1,057,276	11.00	%	$	384,556	4.00	%	N/A		N/A
First Merchants Bank	1,021,041		10.62		384,571		4.00		$	480,713	5.00	%



					Prompt Corrective Action Thresholds
	Actual				Adequately Capitalized				Well Capitalized
December 31, 2018	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation	$	1,177,725	14.61	%	$	644,871	8.00	%	N/A		N/A
First Merchants Bank	1,092,602		13.46		649,531		8.00		$	811,914	10.00	%
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation	$	1,032,173	12.80	%	$	483,653	6.00	%	N/A		N/A
First Merchants Bank	1,012,050		12.47		487,148		6.00		$	649,531	8.00	%
CET1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation	$	966,032	11.98	%	$	362,740	4.50	%	N/A		N/A
First Merchants Bank	1,012,050		12.47		365,361		4.50		$	527,744	6.50	%
Tier 1 capital to average assets
First Merchants Corporation	$	1,032,173	10.91	%	$	378,379	4.00	%	N/A		N/A
First Merchants Bank	1,012,050		10.70		379,397		4.00		$	472,996	5.00	%

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Management believes that all of the above capital ratios are meaningful measurements for evaluating the safety and soundness of the Corporation. Traditionally, the banking regulators have assessed bank and bank holding company capital adequacy based on both the amount and the composition of capital, the calculation of which is prescribed in federal banking regulations. The Federal Reserve focuses its assessment of capital adequacy on a component of Tier 1 capital known as CET1. Because the Federal Reserve has long indicated that voting common shareholders' equity (essentially Tier 1 risk-based capital less preferred stock and non-controlling interest in subsidiaries) generally should be the dominant element in Tier 1 risk-based capital, this focus on CET1 is consistent with existing capital adequacy categories. Tier I regulatory capital consists primarily of total stockholders’ equity and subordinated debentures issued to business trusts categorized as qualifying borrowings, less non-qualifying intangible assets and unrealized net securities gains or losses.



	March 31, 2019						December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	First Merchants Corporation			First Merchants Bank			First Merchants Corporation			First Merchants Bank
Total Risk-Based Capital
Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)	$	1,455,848		$	1,487,947		$	1,408,260		$	1,456,220
Adjust for Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss ⁽¹⁾	1,595			(908		)	21,422			19,031
Less: Preferred Stock	(125		)	(125		)	(125		)	(125		)
Add: Qualifying Capital Securities	66,197			—			66,141			—
Less: Disallowed Goodwill and Intangible Assets	(462,202		)	(461,754		)	(463,525		)	(463,076		)
Less: Disallowed Deferred Tax Assets	(4,037		)	(4,119		)	—			—
Total Tier 1 Capital (Regulatory)	1,057,276			1,021,041			1,032,173			1,012,050
Qualifying Subordinated Debentures	65,000			—			65,000			—
Allowance for Loan Losses Includible in Tier 2 Capital	80,902			80,902			80,552			80,552
Total Risk-Based Capital (Regulatory)	$	1,203,178		$	1,101,943		$	1,177,725		$	1,092,602

Net Risk-Weighted Assets (Regulatory)	$	8,176,677		$	8,231,059		$	8,060,882		$	8,119,141
Average Assets	$	9,613,903		$	9,614,269		$	9,459,477		$	9,459,925

Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio (Regulatory)	14.71		%	13.39		%	14.61		%	13.46		%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets	12.93		%	12.40		%	12.80		%	12.47		%
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets	11.00		%	10.62		%	10.91		%	10.70		%

CET1 Capital Ratio
Total Tier 1 Capital (Regulatory)	$	1,057,276		$	1,021,041		$	1,032,173		$	1,012,050
Less: Qualified Capital Securities	(66,197		)	—			(66,141		)	—
CET1 Capital (Regulatory)	$	991,079		$	1,021,041		$	966,032		$	1,012,050

Net Risk-Weighted Assets (Regulatory)	$	8,176,677		$	8,231,059		$	8,060,882		$	8,119,141
CET1 Capital Ratio (Regulatory)	12.12		%	12.40		%	11.98		%	12.47		%

⁽¹⁾ Includes net unrealized gains or losses on available for sale securities, net gains or losses on cash flow hedges, and amounts resulting from the application of the applicable accounting guidance for defined benefit and other postretirement plans.

Additionally, management believes the following tables are also meaningful when considering performance measures of the Corporation. Non-GAAP financial measures such as tangible common equity to tangible assets, return on average tangible capital and return on average tangible assets are important measures of the strength of the Corporation's capital and ability to generate earnings on tangible common equity invested by our shareholders. These non-GAAP measures provide useful supplemental information and may assist investors in analyzing the

Corporation’s financial position without regard to the effects of intangible assets and preferred stock. Disclosure of these measures also allows analysts and banking regulators to assess our capital adequacy on these same bases.

Because these measures are not defined in GAAP or federal banking regulations, they are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by investors to evaluate a company, they have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.

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The Corporation had a strong capital position as evidenced by the tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio of 10.14 percent at March 31, 2019, and 9.97 percent at December 31, 2018.



	Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (non-GAAP)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)	$	1,455,848		$	1,408,260
Less: Cumulative preferred stock (GAAP)	(125		)	(125		)
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)	(468,256		)	(469,784		)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)	$	987,467		$	938,351
Total assets (GAAP)	$	10,210,925		$	9,884,716
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)	(468,256		)	(469,784		)
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)	$	9,742,669		$	9,414,932
Stockholders' Equity to Assets (GAAP)	14.26		%	14.25		%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)	10.14		%	9.97		%


Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)	$	987,467		$	938,351
Plus: Tax Benefit of intangibles (non-GAAP)	4,703			5,017
Tangible common equity, net of tax (non-GAAP)	$	992,170		$	943,368
Common Stock outstanding	49,428			49,350
Book Value (GAAP)	$	29.45		$	28.54
Tangible book value - common (non-GAAP)	$	20.07		$	19.12

The following table details and reconciles tangible earnings per share, return on tangible capital and tangible assets to traditional GAAP measures for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	2019			2018
Average goodwill (GAAP)	$	445,354		$	445,354
Average core deposit intangible (GAAP)	23,819			30,305
Average deferred tax on CDI (GAAP)	(4,891		)	(6,225		)
Intangible adjustment (non-GAAP)	$	464,282		$	469,434
Average stockholders' equity (GAAP)	$	1,429,739		$	1,308,804
Average cumulative preferred stock (GAAP)	(125		)	(125		)
Intangible adjustment (non-GAAP)	(464,282		)	(469,434		)
Average tangible capital (non-GAAP)	$	965,332		$	839,245
Average assets (GAAP)	$	10,080,142		$	9,372,736
Intangible adjustment (non-GAAP)	(464,282		)	(469,434		)
Average tangible assets (non-GAAP)	$	9,615,860		$	8,903,302
Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP)	$	38,817		$	36,679
CDI amortization, net of tax (GAAP)	1,207			1,364
Tangible net income available to common stockholders (non-GAAP)	$	40,024		$	38,043
Per Share Data:
Diluted net income available to common stockholders (GAAP)	$	0.78		$	0.74
Diluted tangible net income available to common stockholders (non-GAAP)	$	0.81		$	0.77
Ratios:
Return on average GAAP capital (ROE)	10.86		%	11.21		%
Return on average tangible capital	16.58		%	18.13		%
Return on average assets (ROA)	1.54		%	1.57		%
Return on average tangible assets	1.66		%	1.71		%

Return on average tangible capital is tangible net income available to common stockholders (annualized) expressed as a percentage of average tangible capital. Return on average tangible assets is tangible net income available to common stockholders (annualized) expressed as a percentage of average tangible assets.

LOAN QUALITY/PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The Corporation’s primary lending focus is small business and middle market commercial, commercial real estate and residential real estate, which results in portfolio diversification. Commercial loans are individually underwritten and judgmentally risk rated. They are periodically monitored and prompt corrective actions are taken on deteriorating loans. Consumer loans are typically underwritten with statistical decision-making tools and are managed throughout their life cycle on a portfolio basis.

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Loan Quality

The quality of the loan portfolio and the amount of non-performing loans may increase or decrease as a result of acquisitions, organic portfolio growth, problem loan recognition and resolution through collections, sales or charge-offs. The performance of any loan can be affected by external factors such as economic conditions, or internal factors specific to a particular borrower, such as the actions of a customer's internal management.

At March 31, 2019, non-performing loans totaled $28,658,000, an increase of $1,407,000 from December 31, 2018. Loans not accruing interest income totaled $27,949,000 at March 31, 2019, an increase of $1,801,000 from December 31, 2018. The Corporation’s coverage ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans decreased from 308.1 percent at December 31, 2018 to 289.5 percent at March 31, 2019. Troubled debt restructures totaled $709,000 at March 31, 2019, a decrease of $394,000 from December 31, 2018. See additional information regarding the allowance for loan losses in the “Provision for Loan Losses” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Other real estate owned, totaling $1,877,000 at March 31, 2019, decreased $302,000 from December 31, 2018. For other real estate owned, current appraisals are obtained to determine fair value as management continues to aggressively market these real estate assets.

Impaired loans include loans deemed impaired according to the guidance set forth in ASC 310-10. Commercial loans under $500,000 and consumer loans, with the exception of troubled debt restructures, are not individually evaluated for impairment. A loan is deemed impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that all amounts due of principal and interest according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected substantially within the contractual terms of the note. At March 31, 2019, impaired loans totaled $23,887,000, an increase of $1,862,000 from the December 31, 2018 balance of $22,025,000. Also at March 31, 2019, a specific allowance for losses was not deemed necessary for impaired loans totaling $19,415,000 as there were no identified losses on these credits. An allowance of $1,599,000 was recorded for the remaining balance of these impaired loans totaling $4,472,000, and was included in the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses.

The Corporation's non-performing assets plus accruing loans 90-days or more delinquent and impaired loans are presented in the table below.



(Dollars in Thousands)	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Non-Performing Assets:
Non-accrual loans	$	27,949	$	26,148
Renegotiated loans	709		1,103
Non-performing loans (NPL)	28,658		27,251
Other real estate owned	1,877		2,179
Non-performing assets (NPA)	30,535		29,430
Loans 90-days or more delinquent and still accruing	134		1,855
NPAs and loans 90-days or more delinquent	$	30,669	$	31,285
Impaired Loans	$	23,887	$	22,025

The non-accrual balances in the table above include troubled debt loan restructures totaling $571,000 and $705,000 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

The composition of non-performing assets plus accruing loans 90-days or more delinquent is reflected in the following table.



(Dollars in Thousands)	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Non-performing assets and loans 90-days or more delinquent:
Commercial and industrial loans	$	2,498	$	2,052
Agricultural production financing and other loans to farmers	2,910		679
Real estate loans:
Construction	8,969		11,606
Commercial and farmland	8,574		8,682
Residential	5,344		5,987
Home equity	1,991		1,815
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	30		110
Public finance and other commercial loans	353		354
Non-performing assets and loans 90-days or more delinquent:	$	30,669	$	31,285

Although the Corporation believes its underwriting and loan review procedures are appropriate for the various kinds of loans it makes, its results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected in the event the quality of its loan portfolio declines. Deterioration in the economic environment including residential and commercial real estate values may result in increased levels of loan delinquencies and credit losses.

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Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is maintained through the provision for loan losses, which is a charge against earnings. Based on management’s judgment as to the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses, the amount provided in any period may be greater or less than net loan losses for the same period. The determination of the provision amount and the adequacy of the allowance in any period is based on management’s continuing review and evaluation of the loan portfolio, including an internally administered loan "watch" list and independent loan reviews. The evaluation also takes into consideration identified credit problems, portfolio growth, management's judgment as to the impact of current economic conditions on the portfolio and the possibility of losses inherent in the loan portfolio that are not specifically identified.

In conformance with ASC 805 and ASC 820, purchased loans are recorded at the acquisition date fair value. Such loans are included in the allowance to the extent a specific impairment is identified that exceeds the fair value adjustment on an impaired loan. An allowance may also be necessary if the historical loss and environmental factor analysis indicates losses inherent in a purchased portfolio exceed the fair value adjustment on the portion of the purchased portfolio not deemed impaired.

At March 31, 2019, the allowance for loan losses was $80,902,000, an increase of $350,000 from December 31, 2018. As a percent of loans, the allowance was 1.11 percent at March 31, 2019 and at December 31, 2018. The provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $1,200,000, and was primarily a result of organic loan growth during the three month period. Comparatively, the provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $2,500,000. The year-over-year decrease in the provision for loan losses was primarily the result of lower organic loan growth in the three months ended March 31, 2019. Specific reserves on impaired loans decreased $273,000 from $1,872,000 at December 31, 2018, to $1,599,000 at March 31, 2019.

Net charge-offs totaling $850,000 were recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Comparatively, the same period in 2018 had net charge-offs of $1,112,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, there was one individual charge-off totaling $1,068,000 but no individual recoveries greater than $500,000. The distribution of the net charge-offs (recoveries) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 are reflected in the following table:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)	2019			2018
Net charge-offs (Recoveries):
Commercial and industrial loans	$	(123	)	$	443
Agricultural production financing and other loans to farmers	19			47
Real estate loans:
Construction	957			2
Commercial and farmland	(13		)	(280		)
Residential	80			450
Home equity	(41		)	340
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures	43			110
Public finance and other commercial loans	(72		)	—
Total net charge-offs	$	850		$	1,112

Management continually evaluates the commercial loan portfolio by including consideration of specific borrower cash flow analysis and estimated collateral values, types and amounts on non-performing loans, past and anticipated loan loss experience, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, and the current condition and amount of loans outstanding. The determination of the provision for loan losses in any period is based on management’s continuing review and evaluation of the loan portfolio, and its judgment as to the impact of current economic conditions on the portfolio.

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity management is the process by which the Corporation ensures that adequate liquid funds are available for the holding company and its subsidiaries. These funds are necessary in order to meet financial commitments on a timely basis. These commitments include withdrawals by depositors, funding credit obligations to borrowers, paying dividends to stockholders, paying operating expenses, funding capital expenditures, and maintaining deposit reserve requirements. Liquidity is monitored and closely managed by the asset/liability committee.

The Corporation’s liquidity is dependent upon the receipt of dividends from the Bank, which is subject to certain regulatory limitations and access to other funding sources. Liquidity of the Bank is derived primarily from core deposit growth, principal payments received on loans, the sale and maturity of investment securities, net cash provided by operating activities, and access to other funding sources.

The principal source of asset-funded liquidity is investment securities classified as available for sale, the market values of which totaled $1,247,632,000 at March 31, 2019, an increase of $105,437,000, or 9.2 percent, from December 31, 2018. Securities classified as held to maturity that are maturing within a short period of time can also be a source of liquidity. Securities classified as held to maturity and that are maturing in one year or less totaled $3,502,000 at March 31, 2019. In addition, other types of assets such as cash and interest-bearing deposits with other banks, federal funds sold and loans maturing within one year are sources of liquidity.

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The most stable source of liability-funded liquidity for both the long-term and short-term is deposit growth and retention in the core deposit base. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase are also considered a source of liquidity. In addition, FHLB advances are utilized as funding sources. At March 31, 2019, total borrowings from the FHLB were $345,013,000. The Bank has pledged certain mortgage loans and investments to the FHLB. The total available remaining borrowing capacity from the FHLB at March 31, 2019 was $590,488,000.

The required payments related to borrowings at March 31, 2019 are as follows:



(Dollars in Thousands)	Remaining 2019		2020		2021		2022		2023		2024		2025 and after		ASC 805 fair value adjustments at acquisition			Total
Federal funds purchased	$	20,000	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	20,000
Securities sold under repurchase agreements	111,783		—		—		—		—		—		—		—			111,783
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	113,740		41,273		55,000		45,000		65,000		—		25,000		—			345,013
Subordinated debentures and term loans	—		—		—		—		—		—		142,322		(3,803		)	138,519
Total	$	245,523	$	41,273	$	55,000	$	45,000	$	65,000	$	—	$	167,322	$	(3,803	)	$	615,315

Additionally, the Corporation has entered into a number of long-term leasing arrangements to support ongoing activities. Details related to the Corporation's lease obligations are discussed within NOTE 7. LEASES of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Also, in the normal course of business, the Bank is a party to a number of other off-balance sheet activities that contain credit, market and operational risk that are not reflected in whole or in part in our consolidated financial statements. These activities primarily consist of traditional off-balance sheet credit-related financial instruments such as loan commitments and standby letters of credit.

Summarized credit-related financial instruments at March 31, 2019 are as follows:



(Dollars in Thousands)	March 31, 2019
Amounts of commitments:
Loan commitments to extend credit	$	2,706,418
Standby and commercial letters of credit	33,616
	$	2,740,034

Since many of the commitments are expected to expire unused or be only partially used, the total amount of unused commitments in the preceding table does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

INTEREST SENSITIVITY AND DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

Asset/Liability management has been an important factor in the Corporation's ability to record consistent earnings growth through periods of interest rate volatility and product deregulation. Management and the Board of Directors monitor the Corporation's liquidity and interest sensitivity positions at regular meetings to review how changes in interest rates may affect earnings. Decisions regarding investment and the pricing of loan and deposit products are made after analysis of reports designed to measure liquidity, rate sensitivity, the Corporation’s exposure to changes in net interest income given various rate scenarios and the economic and competitive environments.

It is the objective of the Corporation to monitor and manage risk exposure to net interest income caused by changes in interest rates. It is the goal of the Corporation’s Asset/Liability management function to provide optimum and stable net interest income. To accomplish this, management uses two asset liability tools. GAP/Interest Rate Sensitivity Reports and Net Interest Income Simulation Modeling are constructed, presented and monitored quarterly. Management believes that the Corporation's liquidity and interest sensitivity position at March 31, 2019, remained adequate to meet the Corporation’s primary goal of achieving optimum interest margins while avoiding undue interest rate risk.

Net interest income simulation modeling, or earnings-at-risk, measures the sensitivity of net interest income to various interest rate movements. The Corporation's asset liability process monitors simulated net interest income under three separate interest rate scenarios; base, rising and falling. Estimated net interest income for each scenario is calculated over a twelve-month horizon. The immediate and parallel changes to the base case scenario used in the model are presented below. The interest rate scenarios are used for analytical purposes and do not necessarily represent management's view of future market movements. Rather, these are intended to provide a measure of the degree of volatility interest rate movements may introduce into the earnings of the Corporation.

The base scenario is highly dependent on numerous assumptions embedded in the model, including assumptions related to future interest rates. While the base sensitivity analysis incorporates management's best estimate of interest rate and balance sheet dynamics under various market rate movements, the actual behavior and resulting earnings impact will likely differ from that projected. For certain assets, the base simulation model captures the expected prepayment behavior under changing interest rate environments. Assumptions and methodologies regarding the interest rate or balance behavior of indeterminate maturity products, such as savings, money market, interest-bearing and demand deposits, reflect management's best estimate of expected future behavior. Historical retention rate assumptions are applied to non-maturity deposits for modeling purposes.

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The comparative rising 200 basis points and falling 100 basis points scenarios below, as of March 31, 2019, assume further interest rate changes in addition to the base simulation discussed above. These changes are immediate and parallel changes to the base case scenario. Total rate movements (beginning point minus ending point) to each of the various driver rates utilized by management have the following results:



	March 31, 2019
	RISING	FALLING
Driver Rates	(200 Basis Points)	(100 Basis Points)
Prime	200	(100	)
Federal funds	200	(100	)
One-year CMT	200	(100	)
Three-year CMT	200	(100	)
Five-year CMT	200	(100	)
CD's	200	(25	)
FHLB advances	200	(100	)

Results for the base, rising 200 basis points, and falling 100 basis points interest rate scenarios are listed below based upon the Corporation’s rate sensitive assets and liabilities at March 31, 2019. The net interest income shown represents cumulative net interest income over a twelve-month time horizon. Balance sheet assumptions used for the base scenario are the same for the rising and falling simulations.



	March 31, 2019
			RISING			FALLING
(Dollars in Thousands)	Base		(200 Basis Points)			(100 Basis Points)
Net interest income	$	334,718	$	366,482		$	321,815
Variance from base			$	31,764		$	(12,903	)
Percent of change from base			9.49		%	(3.85		)%

The comparative rising 200 basis points and falling 100 basis points scenarios below, as of December 31, 2018, assume further interest rate changes in addition to the base simulation discussed above. These changes are immediate and parallel changes to the base case scenario. Total rate movements (beginning point minus ending point) to each of the various driver rates utilized by management in the base simulation are as follows:



	December 31, 2018
	RISING	FALLING
Driver Rates	(200 Basis Points)	(100 Basis Points)
Prime	200	(100	)
Federal funds	200	(100	)
One-year CMT	200	(100	)
Three-year CMT	200	(100	)
Five-year CMT	200	(100	)
CD's	200	(25	)
FHLB advances	200	(100	)

Results for the base, rising 200 basis points, and falling 100 basis points interest rate scenarios are listed below based upon the Corporation’s rate sensitive assets and liabilities at December 31, 2018. The net interest income shown represents cumulative net interest income over a twelve-month time horizon. Balance sheet assumptions used for the base scenario are the same for the rising and falling simulations.



	December 31, 2018
			RISING			FALLING
(Dollars in Thousands)	Base		(200 Basis Points)			(100 Basis Points)
Net interest income	$	344,064	$	371,221		$	330,990
Variance from base			$	27,157		$	(13,074	)
Percent of change from base			7.89		%	(3.80		)%

EARNING ASSETS

The following table presents the earning asset mix as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Earning assets increased by $337,191,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2019.

Interest-bearing time deposits and investment securities increased $33,709,000 and $230,077,000, respectively, since December 31, 2018, primarily as a result of excess liquidity generated from deposit growth during the same period.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Loans and loans held for sale increased $73,405,000 from December 31, 2018. The largest loan segments that experienced increases were commercial and industrial, residential, individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures and home equity. The largest loan segments that experienced decreases were agricultural production financing and other loans to farmers and public finance and other commercial loans. Additional details of the changes in the Corporation's loan portfolio are discussed within NOTE 4. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.



(Dollars in Thousands)	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
Interest-bearing time deposits	$	70,672	$	36,963
Investment securities available for sale	1,247,632		1,142,195
Investment securities held to maturity	615,027		490,387
Loans held for sale	3,330		4,778
Loans	7,299,320		7,224,467
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	24,588		24,588
Total	$	9,260,569	$	8,923,378

OTHER

The Securities and Exchange Commission maintains a web site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the Commission, including the Corporation, and that address is (http://www.sec.gov).

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE

DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information required under this item is included as part of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, under the headings “LIQUIDITY” and “INTEREST SENSITIVITY AND DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK”.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

At the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

There have been no changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation discussed above that occurred during the Corporation’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 1., ITEM 1A., ITEM 2., ITEM 3., ITEM 4. AND ITEM 5.

(table dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There are no pending legal proceedings, other than litigation incidental to the ordinary business of the Corporation or its subsidiaries, of a material nature to which the Corporation or its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their properties are subject. Further, there are no material legal proceedings in which any director, officer, principal shareholder, or affiliate of the Corporation, or any associate of any such director, officer or principal shareholder, is a party, or has a material interest, adverse to the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries.

None of the routine legal proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, in which the Corporation or its affiliates are involved are expected to have a material adverse impact on the financial position or the results of operations of the Corporation.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

a. None

b. None

c. Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table presents information relating to our purchases of equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2019.



Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased as part of Publicly announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January, 2019	173	$36.65
February, 2019	250	$38.75
March, 2019	42,116	$38.98

The shares were purchased in connection with the exercise of certain outstanding stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

a. None

b. None

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS



Exhibit No:	Description of Exhibits:

2.1	Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger between First Merchants Corporation and MBT Financial Corp., dated October 9, 2018 (Incorporated by reference to registrant's Form 8-K filed on October 10, 2018) (SEC No. 000-17071)
3.1	First Merchants Corporation Articles of Incorporation, as amended (Incorporated by reference to registrant’s Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2017) (SEC No. 000-17071)
3.2	Bylaws of First Merchants Corporation dated August 11, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to registrant’s Form 10-K filed on March 1, 2017) (SEC No. 000-17071)
4.1	First Merchants Corporation Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of First Merchants Capital Trust II dated as of July 2, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to registrant's Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2007) (SEC No. 000-17071)
4.2	Indenture dated as of July 2, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to registrant's Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2007) (SEC No. 000-17071)
4.3	Guarantee Agreement dated as of July 2, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to registrant's Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2007) (SEC No. 000-17071)
4.4	Form of Capital Securities Certification of First Merchants Capital Trust II (Incorporated by reference to registrant's Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2007) (SEC No. 000-17071)
4.5	First Merchants Corporation Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (Incorporated by reference to registrant’s Form S-3 filed on February 6, 2019) (SEC No. 333-229527)
4.6	Upon request, the registrant agrees to furnish supplementally to the Commission a copy of the instruments defining the rights of holders of its (a) 5.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2028 in the aggregate principal amount of $5 million and (b) 6.75% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2028 in aggregate principal amount of $65 million.
4.7	Description of Assumed Junior Subordinated Debt Securities of Independent Alliance Banks, Inc. and Agreement to Furnish Copies of Related Instruments and Documents (Incorporated by reference to registrant's Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2017) (SEC No. 000-17071)
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
32	Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (2)
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (2)
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (2)
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (2)
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (2)


	(1) Filed herewith.
	(2) Furnished herewith.

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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 Merchants Corporation
	(Registrant)


Date: May 10, 2019	By: /s/ Michael C. Rechin
	Michael C. Rechin
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: May 10, 2019	By: /s/ Mark K. Hardwick
	Mark K. Hardwick
	Executive Vice President,
	Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
	(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Exhibit

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT-31.1

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

CERTIFICATION

I, Michael C. Rechin, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Merchants Corporation, certify that:


1.	I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of First Merchants Corporation;


2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;


3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:


a.	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;


b.	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;


c.	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report, based on such evaluation; and


d.	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and


5.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


a.	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


b.	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 10, 2019

By: /s/ Michael C. Rechin

Michael C. Rechin

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Exhibit

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT-31.2

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

CERTIFICATION

I, Mark K. Hardwick, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of First Merchants Corporation, certify that:


1.	I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of First Merchants Corporation;


2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;


3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:


a.	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;


b.	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;


c.	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report, based on such evaluation; and


d.	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and


5.	The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


a.	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


b.	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 10, 2019

By: /s/ Mark K. Hardwick

Mark K. Hardwick

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Exhibit

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT-32

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael C. Rechin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, do hereby certify, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o (d)); and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation.

Date: May 10, 2019

By: /s/ Michael C. Rechin

Michael C. Rechin

President and

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

A signed copy of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to First Merchants Corporation and will be retained by First Merchants Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

_____________________________________________________

In connection with the Quarterly Report of First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Mark K. Hardwick, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation, do hereby certify, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o (d)); and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation.

Date: May 10, 2019

By: /s/ Mark K. Hardwick

Mark K. Hardwick

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)