Overview

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



The Company does not engage in any material business activities apart from its
ownership of the Banks. Products and services offered by the Banks are for
commercial and consumer purposes including loans, deposits and wealth management
services. Wealth management services includes financial planning and managing
trust, agencies, estates and investment brokerage accounts. The Company employs
sixteen individuals to assist with financial reporting, human resources, audit,
compliance, marketing, technology systems, training, real estate valuation
services and the coordination of management activities, in addition to 249
full-time equivalent individuals employed by the Banks.



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



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



The Company had net income of $6.7 million, or $0.74 per share, for the three
months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net income of $5.7 million, or
$0.62 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in
earnings is primarily the result of a reduction in interest expense due to
declines in market interest rates and a decrease in provision for loan losses
due to a higher level of provision in 2020 as a result of uncertainties
associated with the economic slow-down created by the COVID-19 pandemic.



Net loan recoveries totaled $31 thousand for the three months ended September
30, 2021 compared to net loan charge offs of $614 thousand for the three months
ended September 30, 2020. A (credit) for loan losses of ($94) thousand was
recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2021 as compared to a $541
thousand provision for loan loss for the three months ended September 30, 2020.
The credit for loan losses was primarily due to improving economic conditions.
The provision for loan losses in 2020 was primarily due to uncertainties
associated with the economic slow-down created by the COVID-19 pandemic.



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

? Challenges and COVID-19 Status, Risks and Uncertainties

? Key Performance Indicators and Industry Results

? Critical Accounting Policies

? Non-GAAP Financial Measures




? Income Statement Review


? Balance Sheet Review

? Asset Quality Review and Credit Risk Management

? Liquidity and Capital Resources

? Forward-Looking Statements and Business Risks

Challenges and COVID-19 Status, Risks and Uncertainties





Management has identified certain events or circumstances that may negatively
impact the Company's financial condition and results of operations in the future
and is attempting to position the Company to best respond to those challenges.
These challenges are addressed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on
Form 10-K filed on March 12, 2021.



The continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly heightened the level
of challenges, risks and uncertainties facing our business and continuation of
operations, including the following:



? Although the economy continues to rebound from the depths of the economic

slowdown associated with the pandemic, some of the Company's customers may

continue to experience decreased revenues, shortage of labor or shortage of

goods, which may correlate to an inability to make timely loan payments or

maintain payrolls. This, in turn, could adversely impact the revenues and

earnings of the Company by, among other things, requiring further increases in

the allowance for loan losses and increases in the level of charge-offs in the

loan portfolio. Management may increase the allowance if the effects of the


    COVID-19 pandemic negatively impact the loan portfolio;




  ? Market interest rates remain at historic lows and if prolonged, could

adversely affect our net interest income, net interest margin and earnings;

? We may experience a slowdown in demand for our products and services as the

effects of the pandemic continue to linger, including the demand for

traditional loans, although we believe any decline experienced to date has

largely been offset by the new volume of PPP loans under the CARES Act and

other governmental programs established in response to the pandemic. We had

227 PPP loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $14.8 million as of

September 30, 2021;



? As evidenced by the level of loans classified as substandard and watch as of

September 30, 2021, we continue to experience a higher risk of delinquencies,

defaults and foreclosures, as well as declining collateral values and further

impairment of the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans, all of which


    may result in additional credit charges and other losses in our loan
    portfolio;




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? Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic we actively worked with loan customers to

evaluate prudent loan modification terms. As of September 30, 2021,

substantially all COVID-19 related loan modifications have returned to normal


    payment status; and



? In meeting our objective to maintain our capital levels and liquidity position

through the COVID-19 pandemic, our Board of Directors may reduce or determine

to altogether forego payment of future dividends in order to maintain and/or


    strengthen our capital and liquidity position.



Key Performance Indicators and Industry Results

Certain key performance indicators for the Company and the industry are presented in the following chart. The industry figures are compiled by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC") and are derived from 4,951 commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the FDIC. Management reviews these indicators on a quarterly basis for purposes of comparing the Company's performance from quarter-to-quarter against the industry as a whole.

Selected Indicators for the Company and the Industry





                       3 Months       9 Months                                                   Years Ended December 31,
                        Ended          Ended             3 Months Ended
                         September 30, 2021               June 30, 2021                     2020                          2019
                               Company               Company       Industry*       Company       Industry*       Company       Industry*

Return on assets            1.29 %         1.20 %        1.12 %          1.24 %        1.01 %          0.72 %        1.14 %          1.29 %

Return on equity           12.60 %        11.85 %       11.39 %         12.37 %        9.48 %          6.88 %        9.48 %         11.38 %

Net interest margin         2.97 %         2.89 %        2.84 %          2.50 %        3.13 %          2.82 %        3.21 %          3.36 %

Efficiency ratio           51.35 %        54.30 %       56.01 %         61.01 %       55.83 %         59.78 %       58.51 %         56.63 %

Capital ratio              10.27 %        10.14 %        9.84 %         10.12 %       10.66 %          8.81 %       12.05 %          9.66 %




*Latest available data


Key performances indicators include:





? Return on Assets




This ratio is calculated by dividing net income by average assets. It is used to
measure how effectively the assets of the Company are being utilized in
generating income. The Company's annualized return on average assets was 1.29%
and 1.21% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
This ratio increase was primarily the result of a decrease in the provision for
loan loss and a reduction in interest expense due to market rate decreases.



? Return on Equity




This ratio is calculated by dividing net income by average equity. It is used to
measure the net income or return the Company generated for the shareholders'
equity investment in the Company. The Company's return on average equity was at
12.60% and 11.18% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020,
respectively. This ratio increase was primarily the result of a decrease in the
provision for loan loss and a reduction in interest expense due to market rate
decreases.



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? Net Interest Margin




The net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
was 2.97% and 3.21%, respectively. The ratio is calculated by dividing tax
equivalent net interest income by average earning assets. Earning assets are
primarily made up of loans and investments that earn interest. This ratio is
used to measure how well the Company is able to maintain interest rates on
earning assets above those of interest-bearing liabilities, which is the
interest expense paid on deposits and other borrowings.



? Efficiency Ratio




This ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net
interest income and noninterest income. The ratio is a measure of the Company's
ability to manage noninterest expenses. The Company's efficiency ratio was
51.35% and 54.80% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020,
respectively. The efficiency ratio has improved compared to the same quarter
last year primarily due to a reduction in market interest rates on deposits and
a decline in the number of employees.



? Capital Ratio




The average capital ratio is calculated by dividing average total equity capital
by average total assets. It measures the level of average assets that are funded
by shareholders' equity. Given an equal level of risk in the financial condition
of two companies, the higher the capital ratio, generally the more financially
sound the company. The Company's capital ratio of 10.27% as of September 30,
2021 is similar to the industry average of 10.12% as of June 30, 2021.



Industry Results:


The FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile reported the following results for the second quarter of 2021:

Quarterly Net Income Continued to Increase Year Over Year, Driven by a Second Consecutive Quarter of Negative Provision Expense





Net income totaled $70.4 billion in second quarter 2021, an increase of $51.9
billion (281%) from the same quarter a year ago, driven by a $73 billion
(117.3%) decline in provision expense. Two-thirds of all banks (66.4 %) reported
year-over-year improvement in quarterly net income. The share of profitable
institutions increased slightly, up 1.4% year over year to 95.8%. However, net
income declined $6.4 billion (8.3%) from first quarter 2021, driven by an
increase in provision expense from first quarter 2021 (up $3.7 billion to
negative $10.8 billion). The aggregate return on average assets ratio of 1.24%
rose 89 basis points from a year ago but fell 14 basis points from first quarter
2021.


Net Interest Margin Contracted Further to a New Record Low





The average net interest margin contracted 31 basis points from a year ago to
2.50%-the lowest level on record. The contraction is due to the year-over-year
reduction in earning asset yields (down 53 basis points to 2.68%) outpacing the
decline in average funding costs (down 22 basis points to 0.18%). Both ratios
declined from first quarter 2021 to record lows. Aggregate net interest income
declined $2.2 billion (1.7%) from second quarter 2020. Reductions in net
interest income at the largest institutions drove the aggregate decline in net
interest income, as more than three-fifths of all banks (64.1%) reported higher
net interest income compared with a year ago.



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Noninterest Income Continued to Increase Despite Lower Trading Revenue





Noninterest income increased (up $5 billion, or 7.1%) from second quarter 2020
due to improvement in several categories. During the year ending second quarter
2021, "all other noninterest income" rose $7.9 billion (27.5%), offsetting both
a $5.9 billion (42.1%) decline in trading revenue and a reduction in net gains
on loan sales of $1.5 billion (19.7 %). Increased income from service charges on
deposit accounts (up $1.5 billion, or 21.5%) and fiduciary activities (up $1.2
billion, or 13.1%) from second quarter 2020 also supported the year-over-year
improvement in noninterest income. More than two-thirds of all institutions
(69.6%) reported higher noninterest income compared with the year-ago quarter.



Noninterest Expense Relative to Average Assets Declined to a Record Low





Noninterest expense rose $3.7 billion (3%) year over year, led by an increase in
salary and benefit expense and "all other noninterest expense." Nearly
three-fourths of all banks (74.5%) reported higher noninterest expense year over
year. Higher average assets per employee (up $0.9 million) also increased from a
year ago to $11.1 million. However, noninterest expense as a percentage of
average assets continued to decline, reaching a record low of 2.23%, down 14
basis points from the year-ago quarter.



Net Operating Revenue to Average Assets Continued to Decline





Net operating revenue (net interest income plus noninterest income) increased
$2.8 billion (1.4%) from the year-ago quarter as improvement in noninterest
income offset the decline in net interest income. However, growth in average
assets and declining net interest income contributed to a 29 basis point decline
in the ratio of quarterly net operating revenue to average assets. The ratio
stood at 3.62% for the quarter-the lowest level since third quarter 1984.



Provision Expense Was Negative for the Second Consecutive Quarter

Provisions for credit losses (provisions) increased $3.7 billion from first quarter 2021 but declined $73 billion (117.3%) from the year-ago quarter to negative $10.8 billion. More than three-fifths of all institutions (63.3%) reported lower provisions compared with the year-ago quarter. Nearly 14% of institutions reported an increase in provisions during the same period, while the remaining institutions reported no material change.





The net number of banks that have adopted current expected credit loss (CECL)
accounting fell by 1 to 319 from first quarter 2021. CECL adopters reported
aggregate negative provisions of $10.7 billion in second quarter, an increase of
$4.3 billion from the previous quarter and a reduction of $67.6 billion from one
year ago. Provisions for banks that have not adopted CECL accounting totaled
negative $128.1 million (a reduction of $530.6 million from a quarter ago and
$5.2 billion from one year ago).



Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses to Total Loans Remained Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Level





The allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL) as a percentage of total loans
and leases declined 41 basis points to 1.80% from the year-ago quarter due to
negative provisions, but ALLL remains higher than the level of 1.18% reported in
fourth quarter 2019. Similarly, the ALLL as a percentage of loans that are 90
days or more past due or in nonaccrual status (coverage ratio) declined 27
percentage points from the year-ago quarter to 178% but continued to exceed the
financial crisis average of 79.1%. All insured institutions except the largest
Quarterly Banking Profile asset size group (greater than $250 billion) reported
higher aggregate coverage ratios compared with first quarter 2021.



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Noncurrent Loans Continued to Decline Quarter Over Quarter





Loans that were 90 days or more past due or in nonaccrual status (noncurrent
loans) continued to decline (down $13.2 billion, or 10.8%) from first quarter
2021, supporting a 12 basis point reduction in the noncurrent rate to 1.01%.
Noncurrent 1-4 family residential loans declined most among loan categories from
the previous quarter (down $5.9 billion, or 10.9%), followed by noncurrent
commercial and industrial (C&I) loans (down $3.1 billion, or 13.9%).
Three-fifths of all banks reported a reduction in noncurrent loans compared with
first quarter 2021.


The Net Charge-Off Rate Declined Further to a Record Low





Net charge-offs continued to decline for the fourth consecutive quarter (down
$8.3 billion, or 53.2%). In second quarter, the net charge-off rate fell 30
basis points to 0.27%, a record low. A decline in net charge-offs of credit card
loans (down $3.3 billion, or 39.8 %) and C&I loans (down $2.9 billion, or 69.7%)
drove three-fourths (75.5%) of the reduction in net charge-offs from the
year-ago quarter. More than half of all banks (51.6%) reported a decline in net
charge-offs from a year ago.


Total Assets Increased, Especially Those With Maturities of More Than Five Years





Total assets increased $224.8 billion (1%) from first quarter 2021 to $22.8
trillion. More than four-fifths (86.1%) of all banks reported an increase in
assets with contractual maturities greater than five years compared with a
quarter ago. Cash and balances due from depository institutions declined $108
billion (3%), while securities rose $248.9 billion (4.5%). Growth in
mortgage-backed securities (up $122.7 billion, or 3.8%) and U.S. Treasury
securities (up $91.2 billion, or 8.5%) continued to spur quarterly increases in
total securities. Growth in held-to-maturity securities from first quarter 2021
(up $273.6 billion, or 16.8%) outpaced that of available-for-sale (AFS)
securities (down $27.3 billion, or 0.7%).



Quarterly Loan Balances Grew for the First Time Since Second Quarter 2020





Loan and lease balances increased $33.2 billion (0.3%) from the previous
quarter, the first quarterly increase in loan balances since second quarter
2020. An increase in credit card loan balances (up $30.9 billion, or 4.1%) and
an increase in auto loan balances (up $18.9 billion, or 3.8%) drove this growth.
Half (50.3%) of all institutions reported a quarterly increase in total loans.



Compared with second quarter 2020, loan and lease balances contracted slightly
(down $133.9 billion, or 1.2%), driven by a reduction in C&I loans (down $360.4
billion, or 13.4%). An increase in "all other loans" (up $182.8 billion, or
18.2%) mitigated the annual contraction in total loan balances. Compared with
the year-ago quarter, more than half (52.8%) of all institutions reported a
decline in total loans, but more than three-quarters (76.4%) of all institutions
reported an increase in unused commitments to lend.



Deposits Continued to Grow but at a Moderated Pace in Second Quarter 2021





Deposits grew $271.9 billion (1.5%) in second quarter, down from the growth rate
of 3.6% reported in first quarter 2021. The deposit growth rate in second
quarter is near the long-run average growth rate of 1.2%. Deposits above
$250,000 continued to drive the quarterly increase (up $297.8 billion, or 3.1%)
and offset a decline in deposits below $250,000 (down $53.6 billion, or 0.7%).
Noninterest-bearing deposit growth (up $175 billion, or 3.5%) continued to
outpace that of interest-bearing deposits (up $53.3 billion, or 0.4 %), with
more than half of banks (57.3%) reporting higher noninterest-bearing deposit
balances compared with the previous quarter.



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Equity Capital Growth Remained Strong





Equity capital rose $55.3 billion (2.5%) from first quarter 2021. Retained
earnings contributed $33.9 billion to equity formation despite a decline in
retained earnings from first quarter (down $19.1 billion, or 36%). Banks
distributed 51.9% of second quarter earnings as dividends, which were up $12.7
billion (53%) from a quarter ago. Nearly one-third (32%) of banks reported
higher dividends compared with the year-ago quarter. The number of institutions
with capital ratios that did not meet Prompt Corrective Action requirements for
the well-capitalized category increased by three to nine from first quarter
2021.



Three New Banks Opened in Second Quarter 2021





The number of FDIC-insured institutions declined from 4,978 in first quarter
2021 to 4,951. During second quarter 2021, three new banks opened, 28
institutions merged with other FDIC-insured institutions, two banks ceased
operations, and no banks failed. The number of banks on the FDIC's "Problem Bank
List" declined by four from first quarter to 51. Total assets of problem banks
declined $8.4 billion (15.4%) from first quarter to $45.8 billion.



Critical Accounting Policies





The discussion contained in this Item 2 and other disclosures included within
this report are based, in part, on the Company's audited December 31, 2020
consolidated financial statements. These statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. The financial information contained in these statements is, for the
most part, based on the financial effects of transactions and events that have
already occurred. However, the preparation of these statements requires
management to make certain estimates and judgments that affect the reported
amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.



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



Allowance for Loan Losses



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



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



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





The Company's securities available-for-sale portfolio is carried at fair value
with "fair value" being defined as the price that would be received to sell an
asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the
asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or
liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market
for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous)
market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability is not adjusted
for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes
exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for
marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving
such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants
are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii)
knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact, and (iv) willing to transact.



Declines in the fair value of available-for-sale securities below their cost
that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are reflected in earnings as realized
losses. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management
considers (1) the intent to sell the investment securities and the more likely
than not requirement that the Company will be required to sell the investment
securities prior to recovery (2) the length of time and the extent to which the
fair value has been less than cost and (3) the financial condition and near-term
prospects of the issuer. Due to potential changes in conditions, including the
economic disruption and uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, it
is at least reasonably possible that changes in management's assessment of
other-than-temporary impairment will occur in the near term and that such
changes could be material to the amounts reported in the Company's financial
statements.



Goodwill



Goodwill arose in connection with four acquisitions consummated in previous
periods. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment or more often if conditions
indicate a possible impairment. For the purposes of goodwill impairment testing,
determination of the fair value of a reporting unit involves the use of
significant estimates and assumptions.  Impairment would arise if the fair value
of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. At September 30, 2021,
Company's management has completed the goodwill impairment assessment and
determined goodwill was not impaired. Actual future test results may differ from
the present evaluation of impairment due to changes in the conditions used in
the current evaluation. Goodwill may be impaired in the future if the effects of
the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacts our net income and fair value. An
impairment of goodwill would decrease the Company's earnings during the period
in which the impairment is recorded.



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Non-GAAP Financial Measures



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



                                          Three Months Ended September 30,            Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                           2021                   2020                  2021                   2020

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

$      14,652        $          

14,160 $ 42,488 $ 40,886 Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)

                    193                      237                  636                    732
Net interest income on an FTE basis
(non-GAAP)                                    14,845                   14,397               43,124                 41,618

Average interest-earning assets $ 1,999,147 $ 1,796,452 $ 1,989,226 $ 1,754,518 Net interest margin on an FTE basis (non-GAAP)

                                      2.97 %                   3.21 %               2.89 %                 3.16 %




(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an incremental federal income tax rate of 21
percent, adjusted to reflect the effect of the tax-exempt interest income associated with
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Income Statement Review for the Three Months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

The following highlights a comparative discussion of the major components of net income and their impact for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES





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



                                  AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATES

                                                   Three Months Ended September 30,

                                          2021                                         2020

                          Average        Revenue/       Yield/         Average        Revenue/        Yield/
                          balance        expense         rate          balance        expense          rate
       ASSETS
     (dollars in
     thousands)
Interest-earning
assets
Loans (1)
Commercial              $    96,436     $    2,411         10.00 %   $   154,887     $    1,732           4.47 %
Agricultural                 98,942          1,014          4.10 %       105,568          1,580           5.99 %
Real estate                 934,427          8,936          3.83 %       890,097          9,324           4.19 %
Consumer and other           15,167            169          4.46 %        17,667            229           5.18 %

Total loans
(including fees)          1,144,972         12,530          4.38 %     1,168,219         12,865           4.41 %

Investment securities
Taxable                     598,634          2,256          1.51 %       362,553          1,987           2.19 %
Tax-exempt (2)              146,805            918          2.50 %       164,010          1,128           2.75 %
Total investment
securities                  745,439          3,174          1.70 %       526,563          3,115           2.37 %

Interest-bearing
deposits with banks
and federal funds
sold                        108,736            168          0.62 %       101,670            176           0.69 %

Total
interest-earning
assets                    1,999,147     $   15,872          3.18 %     1,796,452     $   16,156           3.60 %

Noninterest-earning
assets                       76,490                                       81,654

TOTAL ASSETS            $ 2,075,637                                  $ 1,878,106




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




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