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Annual Report 2013

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2013

2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS

ONE FIRST FINANCIAL PLAZA 
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807 
812.238.6000 800.511.0045 
www.first-online.com

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TERRE HAUTE SALEM SEELYVILLE C BRAZIL NEWPORT OBLONG DUGGER GRIDLEY CAYUGA WEST FRANKFORT BRAZIL ROCKVILLE CLAY CITY OLNEY WASHINGTON HILLSBORO CHAMPAIGN  PRINCETON PONTIAC WORTHINGTON SALEM HYMERA SANDBORN VINCENNES ROCKVILLE MARSHALLWESTVILLE BLOOMINGTON SEELYVILLE BENTON ROSEDALE VINCENNES MATTOONSAL OLNEY FAIRFIELD GREENCASTLE W EVANSVILLE URBANA SULLIVAN BRAZIL DUGGER EVANSVILLE NEWPORT RIDGE FARM CLINTON CHAMPAIGN URBANA MARSHALL CHARLESTON FRANKFORT BENTON NEWTON MOUNT VERNON LAWRENCEVILLE PONTIAC SALEMERIDLEY DANVILLE HILLSBORO OLNEY RIDGE FARM 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OUR  
MISSION

The mission of First Financial  
Corporation is to be the FIRST 
choice for all your financial needs.

ALWAYS CLOSE TO HOME

With 73 banking centers, over 130 plus ATMs, telephone, Internet and mobile banking

In January 2014, for the third year in a row, Bank Director magazine designated 
First Financial Bank as one of its “Nifty 50” the best users of capital among publicly 
traded U.S. financial institutions based on profitability, capital strength, and asset 
quality. According to the magazine, “…the ability to deliver industry leading returns 

without the advantage of high leverage provides affirmation of a bank’s strategy and the 
execution skills of its management team.”

FIRST FINANCIAL LOCATIONS

INDIANA
VIGO COUNTY
Terre Haute Main Office*
One First Financial Plaza
Sixth & Wabash
812-238-6000

Honey Creek Mall*
U.S. 41 South
812-238-6000

Industrial Park*
1749 East Industrial Dr.
812-238-6000

Maple Avenue*
4065 Maple Ave.
812-238-6000

Meadows*
350 South 25th St.
812-238-6000

Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute
817 Wabash Ave.
812-238-6063

Plaza North*
Ft. Harrison & Lafayette
812-238-6000

Seelyville*
9520 East U.S. 40
812-238-6000

Southland*
3005 South Seventh St.
812-238-6000

Springhill*
4500 U.S. 41 South
812-238-6000

Sycamore Terrace*
2425 South State Rd. 46
812-238-6000

West Terre Haute*
309 National Ave.
812-238-6000

CLAY COUNTY
Brazil*
7995 North State Road 59
812-443-4481

Brazil Downtown*
18 North Walnut
812-448-3357

Brazil Eastside*
2180 East National Ave.
812-448-8110

Clay City*
502-504 Main St.
812-939-2145

DAVIESS COUNTY
Washington*
300 East Main St.
812-257-8860

GIBSON COUNTY
Princeton*
1501 West Broadway
812-385-0235

GREENE COUNTY
Worthington*
9 North Commercial St.
812-875-3021

KNOX COUNTY
Sandborn
102 North Anderson St.
812-694-8463

Vincennes*
2707 North Sixth St.
812-882-4800

Vincennes*
619 Main St.
812-886-9690

PARKE COUNTY
Rockville*
1311 North Lincoln Rd.
765-569-3171

Rockville Downtown*
120 East Ohio St.
765-569-3442

Marshall
10 South Main St.
765-597-2261

Montezuma*
232 East Crawford St.
765-245-2706

Rosedale
62 East Central St.
765-548-2266

PUTNAM COUNTY
Greencastle*
101 South Warren Dr.
765-653-4444

SULLIVAN COUNTY 
Sullivan* 
15 South Main St. 
812-268-3331

Dugger*
879 South 3rd St.
812-648-2251

Farmersburg*
819 West Main St.
812-696-2106

Hymera*
102 South Main St.
812-383-4933

VANDERBURGH  
COUNTY 
Evansville*
12600 Highway 41 North
812-868-8850

VERMILLION COUNTY
Newport*
100 West Market St.
765-492-3321

Cayuga
101 S. Division St.
765-492-3391

Clinton* 
221 South Main St. 
765-832-3504

Clinton Crown Hill*
1775 East State Rd. 163
765-832-5546
ILLINOIS
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
Mahomet*
Eastwood Center IGA
217-586-5322

Champaign*
1205 South Neil St.
217-352-6700

Champaign*
1611 South Prospect Ave.
217-351-6620

Urbana*
2510 South Philo Rd.
217-344-1300

Urbana*
410 North Broadway
217-351-2701

CLARK COUNTY
Marshall*
215 North Michigan
217-826-6311

COLES COUNTY
Charleston*
820 West Lincoln Ave.
217-345-4824

Charleston East*
605 Lincoln Ave.
217-345-2101

Mattoon*
101 Broadway Ave. East
217-258-8940

CRAWFORD COUNTY
Robinson*
108 West Main St.
618-544-8666

Robinson Motor Bank*
602 West Walnut St.
618-544-3355

Oblong*
301 East Main St.
618-592-4252

FRANKLIN COUNTY
West Frankfort*
212 West Oak St.
618-932-3131

Benton*
400 Public Square 
618-439-4341

JASPER COUNTY 
Newton* 
601 West Jourdan St. 
618-783-2022

JEFFERSON COUNTY
Mount Vernon*
900 Main St.
618-242-4000

Mount Vernon Drive-Up*
3303 Broadway
618-242-1779

LAWRENCE COUNTY
Lawrenceville*
1601 State St.
618-943-3323

LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Pontiac*
521 West Madison St.
815-844-3171

Pontiac*
223 North Mill St.
815-844-3171

Pontiac*
Route 116 & Route 66
815-844-3171

MARION COUNTY 
Salem* 
401 West Main St. 
618-548-2265

Salem Drive-Up*
1365 West Main St.
618-548-5293

MCLEAN COUNTY
Bloomington*
#1 Brickyard Dr. Ste. 301
309-661-9993

Bloomington*
Towanda Plaza  
1218 Towanda Ave.
888-876-2638

Gridley
325 Center St.
309-747-2100

MONTGOMERY  
COUNTY
Hillsboro*
420 South Main St.
217-532-3926

RICHLAND COUNTY
Olney*
240 East Chestnut St.
618-395-8676

Olney*
1110 South West St.
618-395-2112

VERMILION COUNTY
Danville
One Towne Center
217-442-0362

Danville Motor Bank*
101 West Main St.
217-443-3519

Danville*
2750 North Vermilion St.
217-431-8750

Danville*
901 North Gilbert St.
217-431-3486

Danville*
421 South Gilbert St.
217-477-4510

Ridge Farm*
11 South State St.
217-247-2126

Westville*
101 East Main St.
217-267-2147

WAYNE COUNTY
Fairfield*
303 West Delaware
618-842-2145

INSURANCE
Forrest Sherer 
Insurance of 
Terre Haute
24 North Ohio St.
812-232-0441

1219 Ohio St.
812-232-0441

Forrest Sherer 
Insurance of 
Evansville
7525 East Virginia St.
812-232-0441

* FirstPlus ATM available

2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATIONwww.first-online.com 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAPPING OUR 
GROWTH

WE ENTERED NEW 
MARKETS IN 2013,  
as we introduced the “First”  
brand to over 15,500 new 
customers in the communities 
of  Benton, Charleston, Hillsboro, 
Mattoon, Mount Vernon, Salem 
and West Frankfort.

Although we are growing, we continue 
to operate as a community bank, 
focusing our resources and energy 
on our customers and the cities and 
towns we serve. We lend to local 
farmers and businesses, support 
local charitable and civic 
organizations and work daily 
to better the communities 
we call home.

Hillsboro

Charleston

Mattoon

Salem

Mount Vernon

Benton

West Frankfort

Princeton

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EXPANDING OUR 
HORIZONS

A LETTER TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS 

While business conditions improved slightly in 2013, it is undeniable the headwinds for financial 
institutions continued.  Among other things, technology and delivery channel expense accelerated as 
financial service companies geared up to meet changing customer preferences and an onslaught of 
intense competition.  The pro-longed low-interest rate environment continued to exert pressure on 
already low net interest margins and the strict, dynamic, demands of regulatory agencies grew even 
more weightier and were far less predictable. 

Despite these challenges, I am pleased to report 2013 was another year of solid financial performance 
for First Financial Corporation as total assets grew 4.25% from $2.9 billion to $3.0 billion.  Total deposits 
grew, from $2.3 billion to $2.5 billion, an 8.0% increase, with the majority of growth occurring in our 
core deposits.  Our continued pricing discipline and strategic focus allowed us to reduce total interest 
expense 33.1%.  Non interest income increased $905 thousand to $40.5 million compared to $39.5 
million in 2012 and book value per share at year end was $28.94.  Shareholders’ Equity grew 3.78% 
to $386.2 million and for the 25th consecutive year, we were able to increase the dividends to our 
Shareholders, providing a total dividend of $0.96 per share.

We adhere to solid principles which allows us to deliver consistent performance to our Shareholders 
year after year.  We recognize the significance of sustainable performance and the value our 
shareholders attach to it.  While many factors contribute to our success, there are several we will not 
compromise.  They are:

•  Optimizing the customer experience at every touch point so we not only gain  

new customers, but retain existing ones;

•  Maximize revenue and effectively manage expenses; and,
•  Effectively managing risk and capital.

Our mission is to be the first choice of our customers for all of their financial needs.  While a great 
experience is defined by each customer, we recognize “convenience” is high on nearly everybody’s list.  
Being “Always Close to Home” means we must be available to our customers when, where and how 
they want to bank – whether it’s at one of our 73 banking centers, talking “live” with an associate on the 
telephone, 24/7 at one of our 130 plus ATMs, on a mobile device or over the web.  Each experience must 

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TERRE HAUTE SALEM SEELYVILLE C BRAZIL NEWPORT OBLONG DUGGER GRIDLEY CAYUGA WEST FRANKFORT BRAZIL ROCKVILLE CLAY CITY OLNEY WASHINGTON HILLSBORO CHAMPAIGN  PRINCETON PONTIAC WORTHINGTON SALEM HYMERA SANDBORN VINCENNES ROCKVILLE MARSHALL ROSEDALE TERRE HAUTE SALEM SEELYVILLE BENTON ROSEDALE VINCENNES MATTOON U GREENCASTLE EVANSVILLE URBANA SULLIVAN NEWPORT SALEM 
 
EXPANDING OUR 

HORIZONS

We adhere to solid principles which allows 
us to deliver consistent performance to our 
shareholders year after year.

be reliable, friendly and positive.  Customers judge us one experience at a time and we are no better 
than our last contact with them.  To that end, we are always seeking ways to better the experience.   
In 2013, we did just that with the installation of a new teller platform system which allowed us to simplify 
processes and create operational efficiencies for improved customer service.  We also introduced 
e-signature allowing us to image customer documents and “front counter” teller capture, creating a 
virtual ticket environment behind the teller line, allowing faster processing of customer transactions 
while at the same time providing a reduction in back office staff.   

2013 was a time of growth at First Financial as we expanded our footprint into Southern Illinois with 
First Financial Bank’s acquisition of eight branches located in the communities of Benton, Charleston, 
Hillsboro, Mattoon, Mount Vernon, Salem and West Frankfort.  These acquisitions along the I-57 corridor 
are a logical extension of our franchise and added more than 15,500 households to our customer base. 

I am happy to report the 2014 first quarter issue of Bank Director magazine again recognized First 
Financial Bank as one of its “Nifty Fifty” best users of capital based on a combination of profitability, 
capital strength and asset quality.  We appreciate this recognition as it acknowledges the success we 
enjoy through the hard work of our talented associates.  Rest assured we do not take such recognition 
for granted.  We know our success is the result of thoughtful planning, steadfast implementation, 
uncompromised work ethic and most of all, the loyalty and dedication of our associates.

We want to thank our Board of Directors for their insight and support during this year of investment, 
innovation and expansion as we position First Financial Corporation for continued award-winning 
performance.  We are also grateful to our customers and the communities we serve for their support.  
Finally, we are most thankful to you, our Shareholders, for your continued confidence and investment  
in First Financial Corporation.

NORMAN L. LOWERY
CEO, President and Vice-Chairman

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2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATIONTERRE HAUTE SALEM SEELYVILLE C BRAZIL NEWPORT OBLONG DUGGER GRIDLEY CAYUGA WEST FRANKFORT BRAZIL ROCKVILLE CLAY CITY OLNEY WASHINGTON HILLSBORO CHAMPAIGN  PRINCETON PONTIAC WORTHINGTON SALEM HYMERA SANDBORN VINCENNES ROCKVILLE MARSHALL ROSEDALE TERRE HAUTE SALEM SEELYVILLE BENTON ROSEDALE VINCENNES MATTOON U GREENCASTLE EVANSVILLE URBANA SULLIVAN NEWPORT SALEMNO  
BOUNDARIES

ANYTIME, FROM ANYWHERE 

First Mobile Banking with us became easier in 

2013 as our customers could securely access 

their accounts on the go with our custom apps 

for Android and IPhones. The response to our 

new apps was enthusiastic as the number of 

our mobile banking users quadrupled. More and 

more customers have taken advantage of the “always 

close to home” convenience mobile banking delivers. 

Another major upgrade to First Mobile Banking is scheduled 

for 2014 when we add remote deposit, a service that will allow our 

customers to deposit checks using their cell phones.

SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS

INVESTMENTS IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES were a 
major component of our strategic initiatives as we 
positioned First Financial for continued success. 
The launch of our new teller platform system further 
automated the process of opening new accounts 
and provides faster more efficient service reducing 
transaction costs and paper waste.

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK’S revamped website was 
unveiled in early January with a fresh look, improved 
functionality, greater ease of use, a wealth of money 
management tools and engaging content. The 
site proved to be a hit with customers with a 38% 
increase in traffic over the previous year.

NEW LENDING SOFTWARE was introduced in 2013 
as we streamlined the consumer loan origination 
process at First Financial. The new software 
integrates customer information into the bank’s 
core data processing system reducing input time 
allowing us to validate information faster and ensure 
regulatory compliance. As a result, we can provide 
faster lending decisions.

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NO  

BOUNDARIES

SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS

2013 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

NET INCOME $31,534

TOTAL ASSETS ($ IN THOUSANDS)

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

3,018,718

2,895,408

2,954,061

2,451,095

2,518,722 

SECURITIES

914,560

691,000

666,287 

BOOK VALUE PER SHARE

28.94

28.01

26.38 

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

386,195

372,122

346,961

321,717

306,717

DEPOSITS, INCREASED 8%

2,458,791

2,276,134

2,274,499

CASH DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

0.96

0.95

0.94

25TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR of increased  
dividends to shareholders.

TOTAL ASSETS: $3,018,718

INCREASED 4.25%

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION  
The common stock of First Financial Corporation is traded on the NASDAQ Global under the symbol THFF.

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2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION CLOSE TO 
HOME

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

FIRST FINANCIAL AND OUR 
TALENTED ASSOCIATES 
contribute to the communities 
we serve. Our associates assist 
with youth sports programs, 
participate in civic and charitable 
organizations and support other 
local initiatives.

For more than 
30 years, First 
Financial has 
supported athletics 
throughout our 
service areas, 
bringing a new 
scoreboard to 
Pontiac’s baseball 
field in 2013.

Climbers enjoy activities during the National Night 
Out event, sponsored by First Financial in several 
communities during the year. 

Bank employee Brenda 
Bonine, shown with 
dance partner Clinton 
Christie, represented 
First Financial at 
“Dancing with the Stars.” 
First Financial was the 
inaugural sponsor of this 
wildly popular Chances 
and Services for Youth 
fundraising event.

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The First Financial footprint 
expanded in Illinois in 2013 as 
we introduced our brand in 
Charleston, Mattoon, Benton, 
Hillsboro, Mount Vernon, 
Salem and West Frankfort.

First Financial Corporation 
employees volunteer annually in 
June for the opening ceremonies at 
the Special Olympics games.

First Financial continued its long-time 
commitment to agriculture through the support 
of Future Farmers of America, extension offices, 
4H fairs and livestock auctions. 

First Financial’s commitment to sustainability and the security of our 
customers continues through its sponsorship of free shredding days 
in several of our service communities.

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2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION CLOSE TO HOMEBOARD OF DIRECTORS

FRONT ROW William R. Krieble, Norman L. Lowery, President, CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board, Donald E. Smith, Chairman 
Emeritus, Thomas T. Dinkel and Anton H. George
BACK ROW B. Guille Cox, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Virginia L. Smith, William J. Voges, Gregory L. Gibson, W. Curtis Brighton 
and Ronald K. Rich

FORREST SHERER INC.

John W. Dinkel

J. Barton Douglas 

Norman L. Lowery 

John S. Lukens 

David W. Marietta 

Dennis S. Michael 

Jerry R. Mueller 

Robert F. Prox III

DIRECTORS

FIRST FINANCIAL  
CORPORATION AND  
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK

W. Curtis Brighton

B. Guille Cox, Jr.

Thomas T. Dinkel 

Anton H. George 

Gregory L. Gibson 

William R. Krieble 

Norman L. Lowery 

Ronald K. Rich

Donald E. Smith, Emeritus 

Virginia L. Smith 

William J. Voges

THE MORRIS PLAN  
COMPANY  
OF TERRE HAUTE INC.

David L. Bailey

Jeffrey G. Belskus

Steven H. Holliday 

Mark J. Fuson 

Norman D. Lowery 

James F. Nasser 

Jeffrey B. Smith

COMMUNITY DIRECTORS

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK,  
MARSHALL REGION 
Fred S. Barth
William F. Meehling 
Norman P. Yeley

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK,  
PARKE REGION 
James R. Bosley 
Steven H. Holliday 
Charles A. Cooper

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK,  
SULLIVAN REGION 
Steven H. Holliday 
Robert F. Dukes 
Henry T. Smith 
Robert E. Springer
V. Bruce Walkup

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK,  
CLAY REGION
David L. Barr
James E. Brown  
(Emeritus) 
Sam J. Emmert
Max Gibson
Rodger A. McHargue 
John P. Stelle

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK,  
CITIZENS REGION 
Henry J. Antonini 
Robert DeVerter 
Danny F. Wesch
Terri M. Williamson

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK,  
COMMUNITY REGION 
Norman D. Lowery 
Avery J. McKinney
V. Bruce Walkup 
Jeffery L. Wilson

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK,  
CRAWFORD REGION 
Jerry L. Bailey
W.J. Chamblin 
Norman D. Lowery 
Steven A. McGahey 
V. Bruce Walkup

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 

OR

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 0-16759
FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

INDIANA
(State of Incorporation)
One First Financial Plaza
Terre Haute, Indiana
(Address of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

35-1546989
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

47807
(Zip Code)

(812) 238-6000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Common Stock, no par value

Name of Exchange on Which Registered
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
(NASDAQ Global Select Market)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known-seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities 
Act.    Yes  

    No  

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the 
Act.    Yes  

    No  

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  

    No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every 
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) 
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). 
Yes  

    No  

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and 
will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by 
reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a 
smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in 
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act of 1934.

Large accelerated filer 

       Accelerated filer 

       Non-accelerated filer 

       Smaller reporting company 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  

    No  

As of June 30, 2013 the aggregate market value of the stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant based on the average bid and 
ask prices of such stock was $400,280,901. (For purposes of this calculation, the Corporation excluded the stock owned by 
certain beneficial owners and management and the Corporation’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan.)

Shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 11, 2014—13,355,272 shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Item 5.    Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity

Portions of the Definitive Proxy Statement for the First Financial Corporation Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 
16, 2014 are incorporated by reference into Part III.

FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

2013 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

Item 1.    Business

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

Item  2.  Properties

Item  3.   Legal Proceedings

Item  4.   Mine Safety Disclosures

PART II

Securities

Item 6.    Selected Financial Data

Item  9A. Controls and Procedures

Item 9B.  Other Information

PART III

PART IV

Exhibit 10.3

Exhibit 10.4

Exhibit 21

Exhibit 31.1

Exhibit 31.2

Exhibit 32.1

Exhibit 32.2

Item 7.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item  7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures

Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Item 11.    Executive Compensation

Item 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters

Item 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

Item 14.   Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Item 15.   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a 

smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in 

Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act of 1934.

Large accelerated filer 

       Accelerated filer 

       Non-accelerated filer 

       Smaller reporting company 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  

    No  

As of June 30, 2013 the aggregate market value of the stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant based on the average bid and 

ask prices of such stock was $400,280,901. (For purposes of this calculation, the Corporation excluded the stock owned by 

certain beneficial owners and management and the Corporation’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan.)

Shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 11, 2014—13,355,272 shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Definitive Proxy Statement for the First Financial Corporation Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 

16, 2014 are incorporated by reference into Part III.

FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
2013 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
Item 1.    Business
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Item  2.  Properties
Item  3.   Legal Proceedings
Item  4.   Mine Safety Disclosures
PART II
Item 5.    Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
Item 6.    Selected Financial Data
Item 7.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item  7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures
Item  9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9B.  Other Information
PART III
Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11.    Executive Compensation
Item 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
Item 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
Item 14.   Principal Accountant Fees and Services
PART IV
Item 15.   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

Signatures

Exhibit 10.3
Exhibit 10.4
Exhibit 21
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 32.2

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COMPETITION

PART I 

ITEM 1. 

BUSINESS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

A cautionary note about forward-looking statements: In its oral and written communication, First Financial Corporation from time 
to time includes forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such 
forward-looking statements can include statements about estimated cost savings, plans and objectives for future operations and 
expectations about performance, as well as economic and market conditions and trends. They often can be identified by the use 
of words such as "expect," "may," "could," "intend," "project," "estimate," "believe" or "anticipate" or words of similar import. 
By their nature, forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. 
Actual results  may  differ materially from  those contained in  the  forward-looking statement. First  Financial  Corporation may 
include forward-looking statements in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in other written materials such as 
this Annual Report and in oral statements made by senior management to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and 
others. It is intended that these forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and First Financial Corporation 
undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the 
forward-looking statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The discussion in Item 1A (Risk Factors) and Item 7 (Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial 
Condition) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, lists some of the factors which could cause actual results to vary materially from 
those in any forward-looking statements. Other uncertainties which could affect First Financial Corporation's future performance 
include the effects of competition, technological changes and regulatory developments; changes in fiscal, monetary and tax policies; 
market,  economic,  operational,  liquidity,  credit  and  interest  rate  risks  associated  with  First  Financial  Corporation's  business; 
inflation; competition in the financial services industry; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally, 
resulting in, among other things, credit quality deterioration; and changes in securities markets. Investors should consider these 
risks, uncertainties and other factors in addition to those mentioned by First Financial Corporation in its other filings from time 
to time when considering any forward-looking statement.

GENERAL

First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) is a financial holding company. The Corporation was originally organized as an 
Indiana corporation in 1984 to operate as a bank holding company.

The Volcker Rule

The Corporation, which is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana, offers a wide variety of financial services including commercial, 
mortgage and consumer lending, lease financing, trust account services, depositor services and insurance services through its three 
subsidiaries. At the close of business in 2013 the Corporation and its subsidiaries had 954 full-time equivalent employees.

COMPANY PROFILE

First Financial Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”) is the largest bank in Vigo County, Ind. It operates 11 full-service banking branches within 
the county; four in Clay County, Ind.; one in Daviess County, Ind.; one in Gibson County, Ind.; one in Greene County, Ind.; three 
in Knox County, Ind.; five in Parke County, Ind.; one in Putnam County, Ind., four in Sullivan County, Ind.; one in Vanderburgh, 
County.; four in Vermillion County, Ind.; five in Champaign County, Illinois; one in Clark County, Ill.; three in Coles County, Ill.; 
three in Crawford County, Ill.; two in Franklin County, Ill.; one in Jasper County, Ill.; two in Jefferson County, Ill.; one in Lawrence 
County, Ill.; three in Livingston County, Illinois; two in Marion County, Ill.; one in Montgomery County, Ill.; three in McLean 
County, Illinois; two in Richland County, Ill.; seven in Vermilion County, Ill.; and one in Wayne County, Ill. In addition to its 
branches, it has a main office in downtown Terre Haute and a 50,000-square-foot commercial building on South Third Street in 
Terre Haute, which serves as the Corporation's operations center and provides additional office space. The Morris Plan Company 
of Terre Haute, Inc. (“Morris Plan”) has one office and is located in Vigo County. Forrest Sherer Inc. is a regional supplier of 
insurance, surety and other financial products. Forrest Sherer has more than 58 professionals and over 91 years of service to both 
businesses and households in their market area. The agency has representation agreements with more than 40 regional and national 
insurers to market their products of property and casualty insurance, surety bonds, employee benefit plans, life insurance and 
annuities. FFB Risk Management Co., Inc. located in Las Vegas, Nevada is a captive insurance subsidiary which insures various 
liability and property damage policies for First Financial Corporation subsidiaries. 

First Financial Bank and Morris Plan face competition from other financial institutions. These competitors consist of commercial 

banks,  a  mutual  savings  bank  and  other  financial  institutions,  including  consumer  finance  companies,  insurance  companies, 

brokerage firms and credit unions.

The Corporation's business activities are centered in west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois. The Corporation has no foreign 

activities other than periodically investing available funds in time deposits held in foreign branches of domestic banks.

REGULATION AND SUPERVISION

The Corporation and its subsidiaries operate in highly regulated environments and are subject to supervision and regulation by 

several governmental regulatory agencies, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve"), 

the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”), and the 

Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (the “DFI”).  The laws and regulations established by these agencies are generally 

intended to protect depositors, not shareholders.  Changes in applicable laws, regulations, governmental policies, income tax laws 

and accounting principles may have a material effect on the Corporation’s business and prospects.  The following summary is 

qualified by reference to the statutory and regulatory provisions discussed.

The Dodd-Frank Act 

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act” or “Dodd-Frank”), which was 

enacted in July 2010, significantly restructures the financial regulatory regime in the United States.  Although the Dodd-Frank 

Act’s provisions that have received the most public attention generally have been those applying to or more likely to affect 

larger institutions such as bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of $50 billion or more, it contains numerous 

other provisions that affect all bank holding companies and banks, including the Corporation, the Bank, and Morris Plan, some 

of which are described in more detail below.

Because full implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act will occur over several years, it is difficult to anticipate the overall 

financial impact on the Corporation, its customers or the financial industry generally. However, the impact is expected to be 

substantial and may have an adverse impact on the Corporation’s financial performance and growth opportunities 

The Dodd-Frank Act requires the federal financial regulatory agencies to adopt rules that prohibit banks and their affiliates from 

engaging in proprietary trading and investing in and sponsoring certain unregistered investment companies (defined as hedge 

funds and private equity funds). The statutory provision is commonly called the “Volcker Rule”. The Federal Reserve adopted 

final rules implementing the Volcker Rule on December 10, 2013. The Volcker Rule became effective on July 21, 2012 and the 

final rules are effective April 1, 2014, but the Federal Reserve issued an order extending the period during which institutions have 

to conform their activities and investments to the requirements of the Volcker Rule to July 21, 2015. Although the Corporation is 

continuing to evaluate the impact of the Volcker Rule and the final rules adopted thereunder, the Corporation does not currently 

anticipate that the Volcker Rule will have a material effect on the operations of the Bank, Morris Plan, or their respective subsidiaries, 

as the Corporation does not engage in the businesses prohibited by the Volcker Rule. The Corporation may incur costs to adopt 

additional policies and systems to ensure compliance with the Volcker Rule, but any such costs are not expected to be material.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”), created by the Dodd-Frank Act, is responsible for administering federal 

consumer financial protection laws. The CFPB, which began operations on July 21, 2011, is an independent bureau within the 

Federal  Reserve and  has  broad  rule-making,  supervisory  and  examination authority to  set  and enforce  rules  in  the consumer 

protection area over financial institutions that have assets of $10.0 billion or more. The  CFPB also has data collecting powers for 

fair lending purposes for both small business and mortgage loans, as well as authority to prevent unfair, deceptive and abusive 

practices. 

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

2013 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

COMPETITION

PART I 

ITEM 1. 

BUSINESS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

First Financial Bank and Morris Plan face competition from other financial institutions. These competitors consist of commercial 
banks,  a  mutual  savings  bank  and  other  financial  institutions,  including  consumer  finance  companies,  insurance  companies, 
brokerage firms and credit unions.

The Corporation's business activities are centered in west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois. The Corporation has no foreign 
activities other than periodically investing available funds in time deposits held in foreign branches of domestic banks.

A cautionary note about forward-looking statements: In its oral and written communication, First Financial Corporation from time 

to time includes forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such 

REGULATION AND SUPERVISION

The Corporation and its subsidiaries operate in highly regulated environments and are subject to supervision and regulation by 
several governmental regulatory agencies, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve"), 
the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”), and the 
Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (the “DFI”).  The laws and regulations established by these agencies are generally 
intended to protect depositors, not shareholders.  Changes in applicable laws, regulations, governmental policies, income tax laws 
and accounting principles may have a material effect on the Corporation’s business and prospects.  The following summary is 
qualified by reference to the statutory and regulatory provisions discussed.

The Dodd-Frank Act 

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act” or “Dodd-Frank”), which was 
enacted in July 2010, significantly restructures the financial regulatory regime in the United States.  Although the Dodd-Frank 
Act’s provisions that have received the most public attention generally have been those applying to or more likely to affect 
larger institutions such as bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of $50 billion or more, it contains numerous 
other provisions that affect all bank holding companies and banks, including the Corporation, the Bank, and Morris Plan, some 
of which are described in more detail below.

Because full implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act will occur over several years, it is difficult to anticipate the overall 
financial impact on the Corporation, its customers or the financial industry generally. However, the impact is expected to be 
substantial and may have an adverse impact on the Corporation’s financial performance and growth opportunities 

First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) is a financial holding company. The Corporation was originally organized as an 

The Volcker Rule

Indiana corporation in 1984 to operate as a bank holding company.

The Dodd-Frank Act requires the federal financial regulatory agencies to adopt rules that prohibit banks and their affiliates from 
engaging in proprietary trading and investing in and sponsoring certain unregistered investment companies (defined as hedge 
funds and private equity funds). The statutory provision is commonly called the “Volcker Rule”. The Federal Reserve adopted 
final rules implementing the Volcker Rule on December 10, 2013. The Volcker Rule became effective on July 21, 2012 and the 
final rules are effective April 1, 2014, but the Federal Reserve issued an order extending the period during which institutions have 
to conform their activities and investments to the requirements of the Volcker Rule to July 21, 2015. Although the Corporation is 
continuing to evaluate the impact of the Volcker Rule and the final rules adopted thereunder, the Corporation does not currently 
anticipate that the Volcker Rule will have a material effect on the operations of the Bank, Morris Plan, or their respective subsidiaries, 
as the Corporation does not engage in the businesses prohibited by the Volcker Rule. The Corporation may incur costs to adopt 
additional policies and systems to ensure compliance with the Volcker Rule, but any such costs are not expected to be material.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”), created by the Dodd-Frank Act, is responsible for administering federal 
consumer financial protection laws. The CFPB, which began operations on July 21, 2011, is an independent bureau within the 
Federal  Reserve and  has  broad  rule-making,  supervisory  and  examination  authority to  set  and enforce  rules  in  the consumer 
protection area over financial institutions that have assets of $10.0 billion or more. The  CFPB also has data collecting powers for 
fair lending purposes for both small business and mortgage loans, as well as authority to prevent unfair, deceptive and abusive 
practices. 

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forward-looking statements can include statements about estimated cost savings, plans and objectives for future operations and 

expectations about performance, as well as economic and market conditions and trends. They often can be identified by the use 

of words such as "expect," "may," "could," "intend," "project," "estimate," "believe" or "anticipate" or words of similar import. 

By their nature, forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. 

Actual results  may differ materially from  those contained in  the  forward-looking statement. First  Financial  Corporation  may 

include forward-looking statements in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in other written materials such as 

this Annual Report and in oral statements made by senior management to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and 

others. It is intended that these forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and First Financial Corporation 

undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the 

forward-looking statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The discussion in Item 1A (Risk Factors) and Item 7 (Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial 

Condition) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, lists some of the factors which could cause actual results to vary materially from 

those in any forward-looking statements. Other uncertainties which could affect First Financial Corporation's future performance 

include the effects of competition, technological changes and regulatory developments; changes in fiscal, monetary and tax policies; 

market,  economic,  operational,  liquidity,  credit  and  interest  rate  risks  associated  with  First  Financial  Corporation's  business; 

inflation; competition in the financial services industry; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or regionally, 

resulting in, among other things, credit quality deterioration; and changes in securities markets. Investors should consider these 

risks, uncertainties and other factors in addition to those mentioned by First Financial Corporation in its other filings from time 

to time when considering any forward-looking statement.

GENERAL

COMPANY PROFILE

The Corporation, which is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana, offers a wide variety of financial services including commercial, 

mortgage and consumer lending, lease financing, trust account services, depositor services and insurance services through its three 

subsidiaries. At the close of business in 2013 the Corporation and its subsidiaries had 954 full-time equivalent employees.

First Financial Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”) is the largest bank in Vigo County, Ind. It operates 11 full-service banking branches within 

the county; four in Clay County, Ind.; one in Daviess County, Ind.; one in Gibson County, Ind.; one in Greene County, Ind.; three 

in Knox County, Ind.; five in Parke County, Ind.; one in Putnam County, Ind., four in Sullivan County, Ind.; one in Vanderburgh, 

County.; four in Vermillion County, Ind.; five in Champaign County, Illinois; one in Clark County, Ill.; three in Coles County, Ill.; 

three in Crawford County, Ill.; two in Franklin County, Ill.; one in Jasper County, Ill.; two in Jefferson County, Ill.; one in Lawrence 

County, Ill.; three in Livingston County, Illinois; two in Marion County, Ill.; one in Montgomery County, Ill.; three in McLean 

County, Illinois; two in Richland County, Ill.; seven in Vermilion County, Ill.; and one in Wayne County, Ill. In addition to its 

branches, it has a main office in downtown Terre Haute and a 50,000-square-foot commercial building on South Third Street in 

Terre Haute, which serves as the Corporation's operations center and provides additional office space. The Morris Plan Company 

of Terre Haute, Inc. (“Morris Plan”) has one office and is located in Vigo County. Forrest Sherer Inc. is a regional supplier of 

insurance, surety and other financial products. Forrest Sherer has more than 58 professionals and over 91 years of service to both 

businesses and households in their market area. The agency has representation agreements with more than 40 regional and national 

insurers to market their products of property and casualty insurance, surety bonds, employee benefit plans, life insurance and 

annuities. FFB Risk Management Co., Inc. located in Las Vegas, Nevada is a captive insurance subsidiary which insures various 

liability and property damage policies for First Financial Corporation subsidiaries. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BASEL III

of December 31, 2013 the Corporation had no trust preferred securities.

In July 2013, the federal banking agencies published the Basel III Capital Rules establishing a new comprehensive capital framework 
for U.S. banking organizations.  The rules implement the Basel Committee’s December 2010 framework known as “Basel III” for 
strengthening international capital standards as well as certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.  The Basel III Capital Rules 
substantially revise the risk-based capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies and depository institutions, including 
the Corporation and its subsidiary financial institutions, compared to the current U.S. risk-based capital rules.  The Basel III Capital 
Rules define the components of capital and address other issues affecting the numerator in banking institutions’ regulatory capital 
ratios.  The Basel III Capital Rules also address risk weights and other issues affecting the denominator in banking institutions’ 
regulatory capital ratios.  The Basel III Capital Rules also implement the requirements of Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act to 
remove references to credit ratings from the federal banking agencies’ rules.  The Basel III Capital Rules are effective on January 
1, 2015 (subject to a phase-in period).

The Basel III Capital Rules, among other things:

(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

introduce a new capital measure called “Common Equity Tier 1” (“CET1”);
specify that Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 and “Additional Tier 1 capital” instruments meeting specified requirements; 
define CET1 narrowly by requiring that most deductions/adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1 
and not to the other components of capital; and 
expand the scope of the deductions/adjustments as compared to existing regulations.

Implementation of the deductions and other adjustments to CET1 will begin on January 1, 2015 and will be phased-in over a four-

year period (beginning at 40% on January 1, 2015 and an additional 20% per year thereafter).  The implementation of the capital 

conservation buffer will begin on January 1, 2016 at the 0.625% level and be phased in over a four-year period (increasing by that 

amount on each subsequent January 1, until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019).

The Basel III Capital Rules prescribe a standardized approach for risk weightings that expand the risk-weighting categories from 

the current four Basel I-derived categories (0%, 20%, 50% and 100%) to a much larger and more risk-sensitive number of categories, 

depending on the nature of the assets, generally ranging from 0% for U.S. government and agency securities, to 600% for certain 

equity exposures, and resulting in higher risk weights for a variety of asset categories. Specifics changes to current rules impacting 

the Corporation’s determination of risk-weighted assets include, among other things:

(cid:127)  Applying a 150% risk weight instead of a 100% risk weight for certain high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, 

development and construction loans;

(cid:127)  Assigning a 150% risk weight to exposures (other than residential mortgage exposures) that are 90 days past due;

(cid:127) 

Providing for a 20% credit conversion factor for the unused portion of a commitment with an original maturity of one 

year or less that is not unconditionally cancellable (currently set at 0%); and

When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the Basel III Capital Rules will require the Corporation and its banking subsidiaries to 
maintain:

(cid:127) 

Providing for a risk weight, generally not less than 20% with certain exceptions, for securities lending transactions based 

on the risk weight category of the underlying collateral securing the transaction.

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (which is 
added to the 4.5% CET1 ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted 
assets of at least 7% upon full implementation);
a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (which is 
added to the 6.0% Tier 1 capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio 
of 8.5% upon full implementation);
a minimum ratio of Total capital (that is, Tier 1 plus Tier 2) to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the capital 
conservation buffer (which is added to the 8.0% total capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a 
minimum total capital ratio of 10.5% upon full implementation), and
a minimum leverage ratio of 4%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets (as compared to a current 
minimum  leverage  ratio  of  3%  for  banking  organizations  that  either  have  the  highest  supervisory  rating  or  have 
implemented the appropriate federal regulatory authority’s risk-adjusted measure for market risk).

The aforementioned capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions 
with a ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the conservation buffer (or below the combined capital 
conservation  buffer  and  countercyclical  capital  buffer,  when  the  latter  is  applied)  will  face  constraints  on  dividends,  equity 
repurchases and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall.  

Under the Basel III Capital Rules, the initial minimum capital ratios as of January 1, 2015 will be as follows:

(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 

4.5% CET1 to risk-weighted assets;
6.0% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets;
8.0% Total capital to risk-weighted assets.

The Basel III Capital Rules provide for a number of deductions from and adjustments to CET1. These include, for example, the 
requirement that mortgage servicing rights, deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences that could not be realized through 
net operating loss carrybacks and significant investments in non-consolidated financial entities be deducted from CET1 to the 
extent that any one such category exceeds 10% of CET1 or all such categories in the aggregate exceed 15% of CET1.  Under 
current capital standards, the effects of accumulated other comprehensive income items included in capital are excluded for the 
purposes of determining regulatory capital ratios.  Under the Basel III Capital Rules, the effects of certain accumulated other 
comprehensive items are not excluded; however, non-advanced approaches banking organizations, including the Corporation, 
may make a one-time permanent election to continue to exclude these items.  The Corporation, the Bank and Morris Plan expect 
to make this election in order to avoid significant variations in the level of capital depending upon the impact of interest rate 
fluctuations on the fair value of the Corporation’s available-for-sale securities portfolio.  The Basel III Capital Rules also preclude 
certain hybrid securities, such as trust preferred securities, as Tier 1 capital of bank holding companies, subject to phase-out.  As 
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Management believes that, as of December 31, 2013, the Corporation, the Bank, and Morris Plan would meet all capital adequacy 

requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules on a fully phased-in basis as if such requirements were currently in effect.

The Corporation

may require.

The Bank Holding Company Act.  Because the Corporation owns all of the outstanding capital stock of the Bank, it is registered 

as a bank holding company under the federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (“Act”) and is subject to periodic examination 

by the Federal Reserve and required to file periodic reports of its operations and any additional information that the Federal Reserve 

Investments, Control, and Activities.  With some limited exceptions, the Bank Holding Company Act requires every bank holding 

company to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before acquiring another bank holding company or acquiring more 

than five percent of the voting shares of a bank (unless it already owns or controls the majority of such shares).

Bank holding companies are prohibited, with certain limited exceptions, from engaging in activities other than those of banking 

or of managing or controlling banks.  They are also prohibited from acquiring or retaining direct or indirect ownership or control 

of voting shares or assets of any company which is not a bank or bank holding company, other than subsidiary companies furnishing 

services to or performing services for their subsidiaries, and other subsidiaries engaged in activities which the Federal Reserve 

determines to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be incidental to these operations.  The Bank 

Holding Company Act does not place territorial restrictions on the activities of such nonbanking-related activities.

Bank holding companies which meet certain management, capital, and Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (“CRA”) standards 

may elect to become a financial holding company, which would allow them to engage in a substantially broader range of nonbanking 

activities  than  is  permitted  for  a  bank  holding  company,  including  insurance  underwriting  and  making  merchant  banking 

investments in commercial and financial companies.

The Corporation does not currently plan to engage in any activity other than owning the stock of the Bank.

The Corporation is a financial holding company (“FHC”) within the meaning of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial 

Modernization Act of 1999 (“GLB Act”).  The GLB Act restricts the business of FHC’s to financial and related activities, and  

provides the following:

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of December 31, 2013 the Corporation had no trust preferred securities.

In July 2013, the federal banking agencies published the Basel III Capital Rules establishing a new comprehensive capital framework 

for U.S. banking organizations.  The rules implement the Basel Committee’s December 2010 framework known as “Basel III” for 

strengthening international capital standards as well as certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.  The Basel III Capital Rules 

substantially revise the risk-based capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies and depository institutions, including 

the Corporation and its subsidiary financial institutions, compared to the current U.S. risk-based capital rules.  The Basel III Capital 

Rules define the components of capital and address other issues affecting the numerator in banking institutions’ regulatory capital 

ratios.  The Basel III Capital Rules also address risk weights and other issues affecting the denominator in banking institutions’ 

regulatory capital ratios.  The Basel III Capital Rules also implement the requirements of Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act to 

remove references to credit ratings from the federal banking agencies’ rules.  The Basel III Capital Rules are effective on January 

1, 2015 (subject to a phase-in period).

The Basel III Capital Rules, among other things:

introduce a new capital measure called “Common Equity Tier 1” (“CET1”);

specify that Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 and “Additional Tier 1 capital” instruments meeting specified requirements; 

define CET1 narrowly by requiring that most deductions/adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1 

and not to the other components of capital; and 

expand the scope of the deductions/adjustments as compared to existing regulations.

When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the Basel III Capital Rules will require the Corporation and its banking subsidiaries to 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

maintain:

Implementation of the deductions and other adjustments to CET1 will begin on January 1, 2015 and will be phased-in over a four-
year period (beginning at 40% on January 1, 2015 and an additional 20% per year thereafter).  The implementation of the capital 
conservation buffer will begin on January 1, 2016 at the 0.625% level and be phased in over a four-year period (increasing by that 
amount on each subsequent January 1, until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019).

The Basel III Capital Rules prescribe a standardized approach for risk weightings that expand the risk-weighting categories from 
the current four Basel I-derived categories (0%, 20%, 50% and 100%) to a much larger and more risk-sensitive number of categories, 
depending on the nature of the assets, generally ranging from 0% for U.S. government and agency securities, to 600% for certain 
equity exposures, and resulting in higher risk weights for a variety of asset categories. Specifics changes to current rules impacting 
the Corporation’s determination of risk-weighted assets include, among other things:

(cid:127)  Applying a 150% risk weight instead of a 100% risk weight for certain high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, 

development and construction loans;

(cid:127)  Assigning a 150% risk weight to exposures (other than residential mortgage exposures) that are 90 days past due;

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

Providing for a 20% credit conversion factor for the unused portion of a commitment with an original maturity of one 
year or less that is not unconditionally cancellable (currently set at 0%); and

Providing for a risk weight, generally not less than 20% with certain exceptions, for securities lending transactions based 
on the risk weight category of the underlying collateral securing the transaction.

(cid:127) 

a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (which is 

added to the 4.5% CET1 ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted 

Management believes that, as of December 31, 2013, the Corporation, the Bank, and Morris Plan would meet all capital adequacy 
requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules on a fully phased-in basis as if such requirements were currently in effect.

assets of at least 7% upon full implementation);

(cid:127) 

a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (which is 

The Corporation

added to the 6.0% Tier 1 capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio 

of 8.5% upon full implementation);

(cid:127) 

a minimum ratio of Total capital (that is, Tier 1 plus Tier 2) to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the capital 

conservation buffer (which is added to the 8.0% total capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a 

minimum total capital ratio of 10.5% upon full implementation), and

(cid:127) 

a minimum leverage ratio of 4%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets (as compared to a current 

minimum  leverage  ratio  of  3%  for  banking  organizations  that  either  have  the  highest  supervisory  rating  or  have 

implemented the appropriate federal regulatory authority’s risk-adjusted measure for market risk).

The aforementioned capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions 

with a ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the conservation buffer (or below the combined capital 

conservation  buffer  and  countercyclical  capital  buffer,  when  the  latter  is  applied)  will  face  constraints  on  dividends,  equity 

repurchases and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall.  

Under the Basel III Capital Rules, the initial minimum capital ratios as of January 1, 2015 will be as follows:

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

4.5% CET1 to risk-weighted assets;

6.0% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets;

8.0% Total capital to risk-weighted assets.

The Basel III Capital Rules provide for a number of deductions from and adjustments to CET1. These include, for example, the 

requirement that mortgage servicing rights, deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences that could not be realized through 

net operating loss carrybacks and significant investments in non-consolidated financial entities be deducted from CET1 to the 

extent that any one such category exceeds 10% of CET1 or all such categories in the aggregate exceed 15% of CET1.  Under 

current capital standards, the effects of accumulated other comprehensive income items included in capital are excluded for the 

purposes of determining regulatory capital ratios.  Under the Basel III Capital Rules, the effects of certain accumulated other 

comprehensive items are not excluded; however, non-advanced approaches banking organizations, including the Corporation, 

may make a one-time permanent election to continue to exclude these items.  The Corporation, the Bank and Morris Plan expect 

to make this election in order to avoid significant variations in the level of capital depending upon the impact of interest rate 

fluctuations on the fair value of the Corporation’s available-for-sale securities portfolio.  The Basel III Capital Rules also preclude 

certain hybrid securities, such as trust preferred securities, as Tier 1 capital of bank holding companies, subject to phase-out.  As 

The Bank Holding Company Act.  Because the Corporation owns all of the outstanding capital stock of the Bank, it is registered 
as a bank holding company under the federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (“Act”) and is subject to periodic examination 
by the Federal Reserve and required to file periodic reports of its operations and any additional information that the Federal Reserve 
may require.

Investments, Control, and Activities.  With some limited exceptions, the Bank Holding Company Act requires every bank holding 
company to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before acquiring another bank holding company or acquiring more 
than five percent of the voting shares of a bank (unless it already owns or controls the majority of such shares).

Bank holding companies are prohibited, with certain limited exceptions, from engaging in activities other than those of banking 
or of managing or controlling banks.  They are also prohibited from acquiring or retaining direct or indirect ownership or control 
of voting shares or assets of any company which is not a bank or bank holding company, other than subsidiary companies furnishing 
services to or performing services for their subsidiaries, and other subsidiaries engaged in activities which the Federal Reserve 
determines to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be incidental to these operations.  The Bank 
Holding Company Act does not place territorial restrictions on the activities of such nonbanking-related activities.

Bank holding companies which meet certain management, capital, and Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (“CRA”) standards 
may elect to become a financial holding company, which would allow them to engage in a substantially broader range of nonbanking 
activities  than  is  permitted  for  a  bank  holding  company,  including  insurance  underwriting  and  making  merchant  banking 
investments in commercial and financial companies.

The Corporation does not currently plan to engage in any activity other than owning the stock of the Bank.

The Corporation is a financial holding company (“FHC”) within the meaning of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial 
Modernization Act of 1999 (“GLB Act”).  The GLB Act restricts the business of FHC’s to financial and related activities, and  
provides the following:

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it allows bank holding companies that qualify as “financial holding companies” to engage in a broad
range of financial and related activities;
it allows insurers and other financial services companies to acquire banks;
it removes various restrictions that applied to bank holding company ownership of securities firms
and mutual fund advisory companies; and
it establishes the overall regulatory structure applicable to bank holding companies that also engage in
insurance and securities operations.

·
·

·

·

As a qualified FHC, the Corporation is eligible to engage in, or acquire companies engaged in, the broader range of activities 
that are permitted by the GLB Act. These activities include those that are determined to be “financial in nature,” including 
insurance underwriting, securities underwriting and dealing, and making merchant banking investments in commercial and 
financial companies. If any of the Corporation’s banking subsidiaries ceases to be “well capitalized” or “well managed” under 
applicable regulatory standards, the Federal Reserve Board may, among other things, place limitations on the Corporation’s 
ability to conduct these broader financial activities or, if the deficiencies persist, require the divestiture of the banking 
subsidiary. In addition, if any of the Corporation’s banking subsidiaries receives a rating of less than satisfactory under the 
Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (“CRA”), the Corporation would be prohibited from engaging in any additional 
activities other than those permissible for bank holding companies that are not financial holding companies.  The Corporation’s 
banking subsidiaries currently meet these capital, management and CRA requirements.

Capital Adequacy Guidelines for Bank Holding Companies.  The Federal Reserve, as the regulatory authority for bank holding 
companies, has adopted capital adequacy guidelines for bank holding companies.  Bank holding companies with assets in excess 
of $500 million must comply with the Federal Reserve's risk-based capital guidelines which require a minimum ratio of total 
capital to risk-weighted assets (including certain off-balance sheet activities such as standby letters of credit) of 8%.  At least half 
of  the  total  required  capital  must  be  "Tier  1  capital",  consisting  principally  of  common  stockholders'  equity,  non-cumulative 
perpetual preferred stock, a limited amount of cumulative perpetual preferred stock and minority interest in the equity accounts 
of consolidated subsidiaries, less certain goodwill items.  The remainder ("Tier 2 capital") may consist of a limited amount of 
subordinated debt and intermediate-term preferred stock, certain hybrid capital instruments and other debt securities, cumulative 
perpetual preferred stock, and a limited amount of the general loan loss allowance.  In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, 
the Federal Reserve has adopted a Tier 1 (leverage) capital ratio under which the bank holding company must maintain a minimum 
level of Tier 1 capital to average total consolidated assets of 3% in the case of bank holding companies which have the highest 
regulatory examination ratings and are not contemplating significant growth or expansion.  All other bank holding companies are 
expected to maintain a ratio of at least 1% to 2% above the stated minimum.

Certain regulatory capital ratios for the Corporation as of December 31, 2013, are shown below:

Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Total Risk Based Capital to Risk-Weighted Asset
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

16.22%
17.13%
11.69%

Dividends.  The Federal Reserve's policy is that a bank holding company experiencing earnings weakness should not pay cash 
dividends exceeding its net income or which could only be funded in ways that weaken the bank holding company's financial 
health, such as by borrowing.  Additionally, the Federal Reserve possesses enforcement powers over bank holding companies and 
their non-bank subsidiaries to prevent or remedy actions that represent unsafe or unsound practices or violations of applicable 
statutes and regulations.  Among these powers is the ability to proscribe the payment of dividends by banks and bank holding 
companies.

Source of Strength.  In accordance with Federal Reserve policy, the Corporation is expected to act as a source of financial strength 
to the Bank and Morris Plan and to commit resources to support the Bank and Morris Plan in circumstances in which the Corporation 
might not otherwise do so.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Sarbanes-Oxley Act") represents a comprehensive revision 
of laws affecting corporate governance, accounting obligations and corporate reporting.  Among other requirements, the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act established:  (i) requirements for audit committees of public companies, including independence and expertise standards; 
(ii) additional responsibilities regarding financial statements for the chief executive officers and chief financial officers of reporting 
companies; (iii) standards for auditors and regulation of audits; (iv) increased disclosure and reporting obligations for reporting 
companies regarding various matters relating to corporate governance, and (v) new and increased civil and criminal penalties for 
violation of the securities laws.

The Bank and Morris Plan

General Regulatory Supervision.  The Bank is a national bank organized under the laws of the United States of America and is 

subject to the supervision of the OCC, whose examiners conduct periodic examinations of the Bank.  The Bank must undergo 

regular on-site examinations by the OCC and must submit quarterly and annual reports to the OCC concerning its activities and 

financial condition.

Morris Plan is an Indiana-chartered institution and is subject to the supervision of the FDIC and the DFI, whose examiners conduct 

periodic examinations of Morris Plan.  Morris Plan must undergo regular on-site examinations by the FDIC and the DFI and must 

submit quarterly and annual reports to the FDIC and the DFI concerning its activities and financial condition.

The deposits of the Bank and Morris Plan are insured by the FDIC and are subject to the FDIC's rules and regulations respecting 

the insurance of deposits.  See "Deposit Insurance".

Lending Limits.  The total loans and extensions of credit to a borrower outstanding at one time and not fully secured may not 

exceed 15 percent of the bank's capital and unimpaired surplus.  In addition, the total amount of outstanding loans and extensions 

of credit to any borrower outstanding at one time and fully secured by readily marketable collateral may not exceed 10 percent of 

the unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus of the bank (this limitation is separate from and in addition to the above limitation).  

If a loan is secured by United States obligations, such as treasury bills, it is not subject to this legal lending limit.

Deposit Insurance.  The Dodd-Frank Act has permanently increased the maximum amount of deposit insurance for financial 

institutions per insured depositor to $250,000.  

The deposits of the Bank and Morris Plan are insured up to the applicable limits under the DIF.  The FDIC maintains the DIF by 

assessing depository institutions an insurance premium.  Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC is required to set a DIF reserve 

ratio of 1.35% of estimated insured deposits and is required to achieve this ratio by September 30, 2020.  Also, the Dodd-Frank 

Act has eliminated the 1.50% ceiling on the reserve ratio and provides that the FDIC is no longer required to refund amounts in 

the DIF that exceed 1.50% of insured deposits.

In connection with the Dodd-Frank Act’s requirement that insurance assessments be based on assets, the FDIC bases assessments 

on an institution’s average consolidated assets (less average tangible equity) as opposed to its deposit level.  This may shift the 

burden of deposit premiums toward larger depository institutions which rely on funding sources other than U.S. deposits.  

Under the FDIC’s risk-based assessment system, insured institutions are required to pay deposit insurance premiums based on the 

risk that each institution poses to the DIF.  An institution’s risk to the DIF is measured by its regulatory capital levels, supervisory 

evaluations, and certain other factors.  An institution’s assessment rate depends upon the risk category to which it is assigned.  As 

noted above, pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC will calculate an institution’s assessment level based on its total average 

consolidated assets during the assessment period less average tangible equity (i.e., Tier 1 capital) as opposed to an institution’s 

deposit level which was the previous basis for calculating insurance assessments.  Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, institutions 

will be placed into one of four risk categories for purposes of determining the institution’s actual assessment rate.  The FDIC will 

determine the risk category based on the institution’s capital position (well capitalized, adequately capitalized, or undercapitalized) 

and supervisory condition (based on exam reports and related information provided by the institution’s primary federal regulator).  

The Bank paid a total FDIC assessment of $2.02 million and Morris Plan paid a total FDIC assessment of $32 thousand in 2013.  

In addition to the FDIC insurance premiums, the Bank and the Morris Plan are required to make quarterly payments on bonds 

issued by the Financing Corporation (“FICO”), an agency of the Federal government established to recapitalize a predecessor 

deposit insurance fund.  These assessments will continue until the FICO bonds are repaid.

Transactions with Affiliates and Insiders.  Pursuant to Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation W, the 

Bank and Morris Plan are subject to limitations on the amount of loans or extensions of credit to, or investments in, or certain 

other  transactions  with,  affiliates  (including  the  Corporation)  and  insiders  and  on  the  amount  of  advances  to  third  parties 

collateralized by the securities or obligations of affiliates.  Furthermore, within the foregoing limitations as to amount, each covered 

transaction must meet specified collateral requirements.  Compliance is also required with certain provisions designed to avoid 

the taking of low quality assets.  The Bank and Morris Plan are also prohibited from engaging in certain transactions with certain 

affiliates and insiders unless the transactions are on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable to such institution or its 

subsidiaries, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with nonaffiliated companies.

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it allows bank holding companies that qualify as “financial holding companies” to engage in a broad

range of financial and related activities;

it allows insurers and other financial services companies to acquire banks;

it removes various restrictions that applied to bank holding company ownership of securities firms

and mutual fund advisory companies; and

it establishes the overall regulatory structure applicable to bank holding companies that also engage in

insurance and securities operations.

·

·

·

·

As a qualified FHC, the Corporation is eligible to engage in, or acquire companies engaged in, the broader range of activities 

that are permitted by the GLB Act. These activities include those that are determined to be “financial in nature,” including 

insurance underwriting, securities underwriting and dealing, and making merchant banking investments in commercial and 

financial companies. If any of the Corporation’s banking subsidiaries ceases to be “well capitalized” or “well managed” under 

applicable regulatory standards, the Federal Reserve Board may, among other things, place limitations on the Corporation’s 

ability to conduct these broader financial activities or, if the deficiencies persist, require the divestiture of the banking 

subsidiary. In addition, if any of the Corporation’s banking subsidiaries receives a rating of less than satisfactory under the 

Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (“CRA”), the Corporation would be prohibited from engaging in any additional 

activities other than those permissible for bank holding companies that are not financial holding companies.  The Corporation’s 

banking subsidiaries currently meet these capital, management and CRA requirements.

Capital Adequacy Guidelines for Bank Holding Companies.  The Federal Reserve, as the regulatory authority for bank holding 

companies, has adopted capital adequacy guidelines for bank holding companies.  Bank holding companies with assets in excess 

of $500 million must comply with the Federal Reserve's risk-based capital guidelines which require a minimum ratio of total 

capital to risk-weighted assets (including certain off-balance sheet activities such as standby letters of credit) of 8%.  At least half 

of  the  total  required  capital  must  be  "Tier  1  capital",  consisting  principally  of  common  stockholders'  equity,  non-cumulative 

perpetual preferred stock, a limited amount of cumulative perpetual preferred stock and minority interest in the equity accounts 

of consolidated subsidiaries, less certain goodwill items.  The remainder ("Tier 2 capital") may consist of a limited amount of 

subordinated debt and intermediate-term preferred stock, certain hybrid capital instruments and other debt securities, cumulative 

perpetual preferred stock, and a limited amount of the general loan loss allowance.  In addition to the risk-based capital guidelines, 

the Federal Reserve has adopted a Tier 1 (leverage) capital ratio under which the bank holding company must maintain a minimum 

level of Tier 1 capital to average total consolidated assets of 3% in the case of bank holding companies which have the highest 

regulatory examination ratings and are not contemplating significant growth or expansion.  All other bank holding companies are 

expected to maintain a ratio of at least 1% to 2% above the stated minimum.

Certain regulatory capital ratios for the Corporation as of December 31, 2013, are shown below:

Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

Total Risk Based Capital to Risk-Weighted Asset

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

16.22%

17.13%

11.69%

Dividends.  The Federal Reserve's policy is that a bank holding company experiencing earnings weakness should not pay cash 

dividends exceeding its net income or which could only be funded in ways that weaken the bank holding company's financial 

health, such as by borrowing.  Additionally, the Federal Reserve possesses enforcement powers over bank holding companies and 

their non-bank subsidiaries to prevent or remedy actions that represent unsafe or unsound practices or violations of applicable 

statutes and regulations.  Among these powers is the ability to proscribe the payment of dividends by banks and bank holding 

companies.

might not otherwise do so.

Source of Strength.  In accordance with Federal Reserve policy, the Corporation is expected to act as a source of financial strength 

to the Bank and Morris Plan and to commit resources to support the Bank and Morris Plan in circumstances in which the Corporation 

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Sarbanes-Oxley Act") represents a comprehensive revision 

of laws affecting corporate governance, accounting obligations and corporate reporting.  Among other requirements, the Sarbanes-

Oxley Act established:  (i) requirements for audit committees of public companies, including independence and expertise standards; 

(ii) additional responsibilities regarding financial statements for the chief executive officers and chief financial officers of reporting 

companies; (iii) standards for auditors and regulation of audits; (iv) increased disclosure and reporting obligations for reporting 

companies regarding various matters relating to corporate governance, and (v) new and increased civil and criminal penalties for 

violation of the securities laws.

The Bank and Morris Plan

General Regulatory Supervision.  The Bank is a national bank organized under the laws of the United States of America and is 
subject to the supervision of the OCC, whose examiners conduct periodic examinations of the Bank.  The Bank must undergo 
regular on-site examinations by the OCC and must submit quarterly and annual reports to the OCC concerning its activities and 
financial condition.

Morris Plan is an Indiana-chartered institution and is subject to the supervision of the FDIC and the DFI, whose examiners conduct 
periodic examinations of Morris Plan.  Morris Plan must undergo regular on-site examinations by the FDIC and the DFI and must 
submit quarterly and annual reports to the FDIC and the DFI concerning its activities and financial condition.

The deposits of the Bank and Morris Plan are insured by the FDIC and are subject to the FDIC's rules and regulations respecting 
the insurance of deposits.  See "Deposit Insurance".

Lending Limits.  The total loans and extensions of credit to a borrower outstanding at one time and not fully secured may not 
exceed 15 percent of the bank's capital and unimpaired surplus.  In addition, the total amount of outstanding loans and extensions 
of credit to any borrower outstanding at one time and fully secured by readily marketable collateral may not exceed 10 percent of 
the unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus of the bank (this limitation is separate from and in addition to the above limitation).  
If a loan is secured by United States obligations, such as treasury bills, it is not subject to this legal lending limit.

Deposit Insurance.  The Dodd-Frank Act has permanently increased the maximum amount of deposit insurance for financial 
institutions per insured depositor to $250,000.  

The deposits of the Bank and Morris Plan are insured up to the applicable limits under the DIF.  The FDIC maintains the DIF by 
assessing depository institutions an insurance premium.  Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC is required to set a DIF reserve 
ratio of 1.35% of estimated insured deposits and is required to achieve this ratio by September 30, 2020.  Also, the Dodd-Frank 
Act has eliminated the 1.50% ceiling on the reserve ratio and provides that the FDIC is no longer required to refund amounts in 
the DIF that exceed 1.50% of insured deposits.

In connection with the Dodd-Frank Act’s requirement that insurance assessments be based on assets, the FDIC bases assessments 
on an institution’s average consolidated assets (less average tangible equity) as opposed to its deposit level.  This may shift the 
burden of deposit premiums toward larger depository institutions which rely on funding sources other than U.S. deposits.  

Under the FDIC’s risk-based assessment system, insured institutions are required to pay deposit insurance premiums based on the 
risk that each institution poses to the DIF.  An institution’s risk to the DIF is measured by its regulatory capital levels, supervisory 
evaluations, and certain other factors.  An institution’s assessment rate depends upon the risk category to which it is assigned.  As 
noted above, pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC will calculate an institution’s assessment level based on its total average 
consolidated assets during the assessment period less average tangible equity (i.e., Tier 1 capital) as opposed to an institution’s 
deposit level which was the previous basis for calculating insurance assessments.  Pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, institutions 
will be placed into one of four risk categories for purposes of determining the institution’s actual assessment rate.  The FDIC will 
determine the risk category based on the institution’s capital position (well capitalized, adequately capitalized, or undercapitalized) 
and supervisory condition (based on exam reports and related information provided by the institution’s primary federal regulator).  
The Bank paid a total FDIC assessment of $2.02 million and Morris Plan paid a total FDIC assessment of $32 thousand in 2013.  

In addition to the FDIC insurance premiums, the Bank and the Morris Plan are required to make quarterly payments on bonds 
issued by the Financing Corporation (“FICO”), an agency of the Federal government established to recapitalize a predecessor 
deposit insurance fund.  These assessments will continue until the FICO bonds are repaid.

Transactions with Affiliates and Insiders.  Pursuant to Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation W, the 
Bank and Morris Plan are subject to limitations on the amount of loans or extensions of credit to, or investments in, or certain 
other  transactions  with,  affiliates  (including  the  Corporation)  and  insiders  and  on  the  amount  of  advances  to  third  parties 
collateralized by the securities or obligations of affiliates.  Furthermore, within the foregoing limitations as to amount, each covered 
transaction must meet specified collateral requirements.  Compliance is also required with certain provisions designed to avoid 
the taking of low quality assets.  The Bank and Morris Plan are also prohibited from engaging in certain transactions with certain 
affiliates and insiders unless the transactions are on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable to such institution or its 
subsidiaries, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with nonaffiliated companies.

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Extensions of credit by the Bank or Morris Plan to their executive officers, directors, certain principal shareholders, and their 
related interests must:

shown below:

Certain actual regulatory capital ratios under the OCC's risk-based capital guidelines for the Bank at December 31, 2013, are 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

be made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for 
comparable transactions with third parties; and
not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features.

The Dodd-Frank Act also included specific changes to the law related to the definition of a “covered transaction” in Sections 23A 
and 23B and limitations on asset purchases from insiders.  With respect to the definition of a “covered transaction,” the Dodd-
Frank Act now defines that term to include the acceptance of debt obligations issued by an affiliate as collateral for an institution’s 
loan or extension of credit to another person or company.  In addition, a “derivative transaction” with an affiliate is now deemed 
to be a “covered transaction” to the extent that such a transaction causes an institution or its subsidiary to have a credit exposure 
to the affiliate.  A separate provision of the Dodd-Frank Act states that an insured depository institution may not “purchase an 
asset from, or sell an asset to” a bank insider (or their related interests) unless (1) the transaction is conducted on market terms 
between the parties and (2) if the proposed transaction represents more than 10 percent of the capital stock and surplus of the 
insured institution, it has been approved in advance by a majority of the institution’s non-interested directors.

Dividends.  Applicable law provides that a financial institution, such as the Bank or Morris Plan, may pay dividends from its 
undivided profits in an amount declared by its Board of Directors, subject to prior regulatory approval if the proposed dividend, 
when added to all prior dividends declared during the current calendar year, would be greater than the current year's net income 
and retained earnings for the previous two calendar years.

Federal law generally prohibits the Bank or Morris Plan from paying a dividend to the Corporation if it would thereafter be 
undercapitalized.  The FDIC may prevent a financial institution from paying dividends if it is in default of payment of any assessment 
due to the FDIC.  In addition, payment of dividends by a bank may be prevented by the applicable federal regulatory authority if 
such payment is determined, by reason of the financial condition of such bank, to be an unsafe and unsound banking practice.  

Community Reinvestment Act.  The CRA requires that the federal banking regulators evaluate the records of a financial institution 
in meeting the credit needs of its local community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods.  These factors are also 
considered in evaluating mergers, acquisitions, and applications to open a branch or facility.  Failure to adequately meet these 
criteria could result in the imposition of additional requirements and limitations on the Bank or on Morris Plan.

Capital Regulations.  The OCC has adopted risk-based capital ratio guidelines to which the Bank is subject.  The guidelines 
establish a systematic analytical framework that makes regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles 
among  banking  organizations.    Risk-based  capital  ratios  are  determined  by  allocating  assets  and  specified  off-balance  sheet 
commitments  to  four  risk  weighted  categories,  with  higher  levels  of  capital  being  required  for  the  categories  perceived  as 
representing greater risk.

These guidelines divide a bank's capital into two tiers.  The first tier (Tier 1) includes common equity, certain non-cumulative 
perpetual preferred stock (excluding auction rate issues) and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, 
less goodwill and certain other intangible assets (except mortgage servicing rights and purchased credit card relationships, subject 
to certain limitations).  Supplementary (Tier 2) capital includes, among other items, cumulative perpetual and long-term limited-
life preferred stock, mandatory convertible securities, certain hybrid capital instruments, term subordinated debt and the allowance 
for loan and lease losses, subject to certain limitations, less required deductions.  Banks are required to maintain a total risk-based 
capital ratio of 8%, of which 4% must be Tier 1 capital.  The OCC may, however, set higher capital requirements when a bank's 
particular circumstances warrant.  Banks experiencing or anticipating significant growth are expected to maintain capital ratios, 
including tangible capital positions, well above the minimum levels.

In addition, the OCC established guidelines prescribing a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets 
as specified in the guidelines).  These guidelines provide for a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 3% for banks that meet certain 
specified criteria, including that they have the highest regulatory rating and are not experiencing or anticipating significant 
growth.  All other banks are required to maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 3% plus an additional cushion of at least 1% to 2% 
basis points.

Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

Total Risk-Based Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

15.68%

16.49%

11.40%

The federal bank regulators also have issued a joint policy statement to provide guidance on sound practices for managing interest 

rate risk.  The statement sets forth the factors the federal regulatory examiners will use to determine the adequacy of a bank's 

capital for interest rate risk.  These qualitative factors include the adequacy and effectiveness of the bank's internal interest rate 

risk management process and the level of interest rate exposure.  Other qualitative factors that will be considered include the size 

of the bank, the nature and complexity of its activities, the adequacy of its capital and earnings in relation to the bank's overall 

risk profile, and its earning exposure to interest rate movements.  The interagency supervisory policy statement describes the 

responsibilities of a bank's board of directors in implementing a risk management process and the requirements of the bank's senior 

management in ensuring the effective management of interest rate risk.  Further, the statement specifies the elements that a risk 

management process must contain. 

The federal banking regulators have also issued regulations revising the risk-based capital standards to include a supervisory 

framework for  measuring market risk.  The effect of  these regulations is that any  bank holding company or  bank which has 

significant exposure to market risk must measure such risk using its own internal model, subject to the requirements contained in 

the regulations, and must maintain adequate capital to support that exposure.  These regulations apply to any bank holding company 

or bank whose trading activity equals 10% or more of its total assets, or whose trading activity equals $1 billion or more.  Examiners 

may require a bank holding company or bank that does not meet the applicability criteria to comply with the capital requirements 

if necessary for safety and soundness purposes.  These regulations contain supplemental rules to determine qualifying and excess 

capital, calculate risk-weighted assets, calculate market risk-equivalent assets and calculate risk-based capital ratios adjusted for 

market risk.

Morris Plan is also subject to the capital adequacy guidelines of the FDIC in its examination and regulation of Morris Plan. 

Certain actual regulatory capital ratios of Morris Plan under the FDIC's risk-based capital guidelines for the Bank at December 

31, 2013, are shown below:

Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

Total Risk-Based Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

29.61%

30.90%

26.07%

Prompt Corrective Action.  The Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as amended (“FDIA”), requires among other things, the federal 

banking  agencies  to  take  “prompt  corrective  action”  in  respect  of  depository  institutions  that  do  not  meet  minimum  capital 

requirements. The FDIA includes the following five capital tiers: “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” 

“significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized.” A depository institution’s capital tier will depend upon how its 

capital levels compare with various relevant capital measures and certain other factors, as established by regulation. The relevant 

capital measures are the total capital ratio, the Tier 1 capital ratio and the leverage ratio.

A bank will be (i) “well capitalized” if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based 

capital ratio of 6.0% or greater, and a leverage ratio of 5.0% or greater, and is not subject to any order or written directive by any 

such regulatory authority to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure; (ii) “adequately capitalized” if the 

institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 4.0% or greater, and a leverage 

ratio of 4.0% or greater and is not “well capitalized”; (iii) “undercapitalized” if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio 

that is less than 8.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 4.0% or a leverage ratio of less than 4.0%; (iv) “significantly 

undercapitalized” if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 6.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 

3.0% or a leverage ratio of less than 3.0%; and (v) “critically undercapitalized” if the institution’s tangible equity is equal to or 

less than 2.0% of average quarterly tangible assets. An institution may be downgraded to, or deemed to be in, a capital category 

that is lower than indicated by its capital ratios if it is determined to be in an unsafe or unsound condition or if it receives an 

unsatisfactory examination rating with respect to certain matters. A bank’s capital category is determined solely for the purpose 

of applying prompt corrective action regulations, and the capital category may not constitute an accurate representation of the 

bank’s overall financial condition or prospects for other purposes.

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Extensions of credit by the Bank or Morris Plan to their executive officers, directors, certain principal shareholders, and their 

related interests must:

Certain actual regulatory capital ratios under the OCC's risk-based capital guidelines for the Bank at December 31, 2013, are 
shown below:

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be made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for 

comparable transactions with third parties; and

not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features.

The Dodd-Frank Act also included specific changes to the law related to the definition of a “covered transaction” in Sections 23A 

and 23B and limitations on asset purchases from insiders.  With respect to the definition of a “covered transaction,” the Dodd-

Frank Act now defines that term to include the acceptance of debt obligations issued by an affiliate as collateral for an institution’s 

loan or extension of credit to another person or company.  In addition, a “derivative transaction” with an affiliate is now deemed 

to be a “covered transaction” to the extent that such a transaction causes an institution or its subsidiary to have a credit exposure 

to the affiliate.  A separate provision of the Dodd-Frank Act states that an insured depository institution may not “purchase an 

asset from, or sell an asset to” a bank insider (or their related interests) unless (1) the transaction is conducted on market terms 

between the parties and (2) if the proposed transaction represents more than 10 percent of the capital stock and surplus of the 

insured institution, it has been approved in advance by a majority of the institution’s non-interested directors.

Dividends.  Applicable law provides that a financial institution, such as the Bank or Morris Plan, may pay dividends from its 

undivided profits in an amount declared by its Board of Directors, subject to prior regulatory approval if the proposed dividend, 

when added to all prior dividends declared during the current calendar year, would be greater than the current year's net income 

and retained earnings for the previous two calendar years.

Federal law generally prohibits the Bank or Morris Plan from paying a dividend to the Corporation if it would thereafter be 

undercapitalized.  The FDIC may prevent a financial institution from paying dividends if it is in default of payment of any assessment 

due to the FDIC.  In addition, payment of dividends by a bank may be prevented by the applicable federal regulatory authority if 

such payment is determined, by reason of the financial condition of such bank, to be an unsafe and unsound banking practice.  

Community Reinvestment Act.  The CRA requires that the federal banking regulators evaluate the records of a financial institution 

in meeting the credit needs of its local community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods.  These factors are also 

considered in evaluating mergers, acquisitions, and applications to open a branch or facility.  Failure to adequately meet these 

criteria could result in the imposition of additional requirements and limitations on the Bank or on Morris Plan.

Capital Regulations.  The OCC has adopted risk-based capital ratio guidelines to which the Bank is subject.  The guidelines 

establish a systematic analytical framework that makes regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles 

among  banking  organizations.    Risk-based  capital  ratios  are  determined  by  allocating  assets  and  specified  off-balance  sheet 

commitments  to  four  risk  weighted  categories,  with  higher  levels  of  capital  being  required  for  the  categories  perceived  as 

representing greater risk.

These guidelines divide a bank's capital into two tiers.  The first tier (Tier 1) includes common equity, certain non-cumulative 

perpetual preferred stock (excluding auction rate issues) and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, 

less goodwill and certain other intangible assets (except mortgage servicing rights and purchased credit card relationships, subject 

to certain limitations).  Supplementary (Tier 2) capital includes, among other items, cumulative perpetual and long-term limited-

life preferred stock, mandatory convertible securities, certain hybrid capital instruments, term subordinated debt and the allowance 

for loan and lease losses, subject to certain limitations, less required deductions.  Banks are required to maintain a total risk-based 

capital ratio of 8%, of which 4% must be Tier 1 capital.  The OCC may, however, set higher capital requirements when a bank's 

particular circumstances warrant.  Banks experiencing or anticipating significant growth are expected to maintain capital ratios, 

including tangible capital positions, well above the minimum levels.

In addition, the OCC established guidelines prescribing a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets 

as specified in the guidelines).  These guidelines provide for a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 3% for banks that meet certain 

specified criteria, including that they have the highest regulatory rating and are not experiencing or anticipating significant 

growth.  All other banks are required to maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 3% plus an additional cushion of at least 1% to 2% 

basis points.

Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Total Risk-Based Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

15.68%
16.49%
11.40%

The federal bank regulators also have issued a joint policy statement to provide guidance on sound practices for managing interest 
rate risk.  The statement sets forth the factors the federal regulatory examiners will use to determine the adequacy of a bank's 
capital for interest rate risk.  These qualitative factors include the adequacy and effectiveness of the bank's internal interest rate 
risk management process and the level of interest rate exposure.  Other qualitative factors that will be considered include the size 
of the bank, the nature and complexity of its activities, the adequacy of its capital and earnings in relation to the bank's overall 
risk profile, and its earning exposure to interest rate movements.  The interagency supervisory policy statement describes the 
responsibilities of a bank's board of directors in implementing a risk management process and the requirements of the bank's senior 
management in ensuring the effective management of interest rate risk.  Further, the statement specifies the elements that a risk 
management process must contain. 

The federal banking regulators have also issued regulations revising the risk-based capital standards to include a supervisory 
framework for  measuring market risk.  The  effect of  these regulations is that any  bank holding company  or  bank which has 
significant exposure to market risk must measure such risk using its own internal model, subject to the requirements contained in 
the regulations, and must maintain adequate capital to support that exposure.  These regulations apply to any bank holding company 
or bank whose trading activity equals 10% or more of its total assets, or whose trading activity equals $1 billion or more.  Examiners 
may require a bank holding company or bank that does not meet the applicability criteria to comply with the capital requirements 
if necessary for safety and soundness purposes.  These regulations contain supplemental rules to determine qualifying and excess 
capital, calculate risk-weighted assets, calculate market risk-equivalent assets and calculate risk-based capital ratios adjusted for 
market risk.

Morris Plan is also subject to the capital adequacy guidelines of the FDIC in its examination and regulation of Morris Plan. 

Certain actual regulatory capital ratios of Morris Plan under the FDIC's risk-based capital guidelines for the Bank at December 
31, 2013, are shown below:

Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

Total Risk-Based Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

29.61%

30.90%

26.07%

Prompt Corrective Action.  The Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as amended (“FDIA”), requires among other things, the federal 
banking  agencies  to  take  “prompt  corrective  action”  in  respect  of  depository  institutions  that  do  not  meet  minimum  capital 
requirements. The FDIA includes the following five capital tiers: “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” 
“significantly undercapitalized” and “critically undercapitalized.” A depository institution’s capital tier will depend upon how its 
capital levels compare with various relevant capital measures and certain other factors, as established by regulation. The relevant 
capital measures are the total capital ratio, the Tier 1 capital ratio and the leverage ratio.

A bank will be (i) “well capitalized” if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based 
capital ratio of 6.0% or greater, and a leverage ratio of 5.0% or greater, and is not subject to any order or written directive by any 
such regulatory authority to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure; (ii) “adequately capitalized” if the 
institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 4.0% or greater, and a leverage 
ratio of 4.0% or greater and is not “well capitalized”; (iii) “undercapitalized” if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio 
that is less than 8.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 4.0% or a leverage ratio of less than 4.0%; (iv) “significantly 
undercapitalized” if the institution has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 6.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 
3.0% or a leverage ratio of less than 3.0%; and (v) “critically undercapitalized” if the institution’s tangible equity is equal to or 
less than 2.0% of average quarterly tangible assets. An institution may be downgraded to, or deemed to be in, a capital category 
that is lower than indicated by its capital ratios if it is determined to be in an unsafe or unsound condition or if it receives an 
unsatisfactory examination rating with respect to certain matters. A bank’s capital category is determined solely for the purpose 
of applying prompt corrective action regulations, and the capital category may not constitute an accurate representation of the 
bank’s overall financial condition or prospects for other purposes.

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The FDIA generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital distributions (including payment of a dividend) or 
paying any management fee to its parent holding company if the depository institution would thereafter be “undercapitalized.” 
“Undercapitalized” institutions are subject to growth limitations and are required to submit a capital restoration plan. The agencies 
may not accept such a plan without determining, among other things, that the plan is based on realistic assumptions and is likely 
to succeed in restoring the depository institution’s capital. In addition, for a capital restoration plan to be acceptable, the depository 
institution’s parent holding company must guarantee that the institution will comply with such capital restoration plan. The bank 
holding company must also provide appropriate assurances of performance. The aggregate liability of the parent holding company 
is limited to the lesser of (i) an amount equal to 5.0% of the depository institution’s total assets at the time it became undercapitalized 
and (ii) the amount which is necessary (or would have been necessary) to bring the institution into compliance with all capital 
standards applicable with respect to such institution as of the time it fails to comply with the plan. If a depository institution fails 
to submit an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it is “significantly undercapitalized.”

“Significantly undercapitalized” depository institutions may be subject to a number of requirements and restrictions, including 
orders to sell sufficient voting stock to become “adequately capitalized,” requirements to reduce total assets, and cessation of 
receipt of deposits from correspondent banks. “Critically undercapitalized” institutions are subject to the appointment of a receiver 
or conservator.

The  appropriate  federal  banking  agency  may,  under  certain  circumstances,  reclassify  a  well-capitalized  insured  depository 
institution as adequately capitalized. The FDIA provides that an institution may be reclassified if the appropriate federal banking 
agency determines (after notice and opportunity for hearing) that the institution is in an unsafe or unsound condition or deems the 
institution to be engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice.

The appropriate agency is also permitted to require an adequately capitalized or undercapitalized institution to comply with the 
supervisory provisions as if the institution were in the next lower category (but not treat a significantly undercapitalized institution 
as critically undercapitalized) based on supervisory information other than the capital levels of the institution.

The Corporation believes that, as of December 31, 2013, the Bank and Morris Plan were each “well capitalized” based on the 
aforementioned ratios. 

The Basel III Capital Rules revise the current prompt corrective action requirements effective January 1, 2015 by (i) introducing 
a CET1 ratio requirement at each level (other than critically undercapitalized), with the required CET1 ratio being 6.5% for well-
capitalized  status;  (ii)  increasing  the  minimum  Tier  1  capital  ratio  requirement  for  each  category  (other  than  critically 
undercapitalized), with the minimum Tier 1 capital ratio for well-capitalized status being 8% (as compared to the current 6%); 
and (iii) eliminating the current provision that provides that a bank with a composite supervisory rating of 1 may have a 3% 
leverage ratio and still be adequately capitalized. The Basel III Capital Rules do not change the total risk-based capital requirement 
for any prompt corrective action category.

Incentive  Compensation.   The  Dodd-Frank Act  requires  the  federal  bank  regulatory  agencies  and  the  SEC  to  establish  joint 
regulations or guidelines prohibiting incentive-based payment arrangements at specified regulated entities, such as the Corporation 
and the Bank, having at least $1 billion in total assets that encourage inappropriate risks by providing an executive officer, employee, 
director or principal shareholder with excessive compensation, fees, or benefits or that could lead to material financial loss to the 
entity. In addition, these regulators must establish regulations or guidelines requiring enhanced disclosure to regulators of incentive-
based  compensation  arrangements. The  agencies  proposed  such  regulations  in April  2011,  but  the  regulations  have  not  been 
finalized. If the regulations are adopted in the form initially proposed, they will impose limitations on the manner in which the 
Corporation may structure compensation for its executives.

In June 2010, the Federal Reserve Board, OCC and FDIC issued a comprehensive final guidance on incentive compensation 
policies intended to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of banking organizations do not undermine the safety and 
soundness of such organizations by encouraging excessive risk-taking. The guidance, which covers all employees that have the 
ability to materially affect the risk profile of an organization, either individually or as part of a group, is based upon the key 
principles that a banking organization’s incentive compensation arrangements should (i) provide incentives that do not encourage 
risk-taking beyond the organization’s ability to effectively identify and manage risks, (ii) be compatible with effective internal 
controls and risk management, and (iii) be supported by strong corporate governance, including active and effective oversight by 
the organization’s board of directors. These three principles are incorporated into the proposed joint compensation regulations 
under the Dodd-Frank Act, discussed above.

The Federal Reserve Board will review, as part of the regular, risk-focused examination process, the incentive compensation 

arrangements of banking organizations, such as the Corporation, that are not “large, complex banking organizations.” These reviews 

will be tailored to each organization based on the scope and complexity of the organization’s activities and the prevalence of 

incentive  compensation  arrangements. The  findings  of  the  supervisory  initiatives  will  be  included  in  reports  of  examination. 

Deficiencies will be incorporated into the organization’s supervisory ratings, which can affect the organization’s ability to make 

acquisitions and take other actions. Enforcement actions may be taken against a banking organization if its incentive compensation 

arrangements, or related risk-management control or governance processes, pose a risk to the organization’s safety and soundness 

and the organization is not taking prompt and effective measures to correct the deficiencies.

Ability-to-Repay  Requirement  and  Qualified  Mortgage  Rule.  The  Dodd-Frank Act  contains  additional  provisions  that  affect 

consumer mortgage lending. First, it significantly expands underwriting requirements applicable to loans secured by 1-4 family 

residential real property and augments federal law combating predatory lending practices. In addition to numerous new disclosure 

requirements, the Dodd-Frank Act imposes new standards for mortgage loan originations on all lenders, including banks and 

savings associations, in an effort to encourage lenders to verify a borrower’s ability to repay, while also establishing a presumption 

of compliance for certain “qualified mortgages.” Most significantly, the new standards limit the total points and fees that the Bank 

and/or a broker may charge on conforming and jumbo loans to 3% of the total loan amount. 

In  2013,  the  CFPB  issued  a  final  rule,  effective  January  10,  2014,  that  implements  the  Dodd-Frank Act’s  ability-to-repay 

requirements, and clarifies the presumption of compliance for “qualified mortgages.”  Further, the final rule also clarifies that 

qualified mortgages do not include “no-doc” loans and loans with negative amortization, interest-only payments, balloon payments, 

terms in excess of 30 years, or points and fees paid by the borrower that exceed 3% of the loan amount, subject to certain exceptions. 

In addition, for qualified mortgages, the monthly payment must be calculated on the highest payment that will occur in the first 

five years of the loan, and the borrower’s total debt-to-income ratio generally may not be more than 43%. The final rule also 

provides that certain mortgages that satisfy the general product feature requirements for qualified mortgages and that also satisfy 

the underwriting requirements of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (while they operate under federal conservatorship or receivership) 

or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Veterans Affairs, or Department of Agriculture or 

Rural Housing Service are also considered to be qualified mortgages. This second category of qualified mortgages will phase out 

as the aforementioned federal agencies issue their own rules regarding qualified mortgages, the conservatorship of Fannie Mae 

and Freddie Mac ends, and, in any event, after seven years.

As set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act, subprime (or higher-priced) mortgage loans are subject to the ability-to-repay requirement, 

and the final rule provides for a rebuttable presumption of lender compliance for those loans. The final rule also applies the ability-

to-repay requirement to prime loans, while also providing a conclusive presumption of compliance (i.e., a safe harbor) for prime 

loans that are also qualified mortgages. Additionally, the final rule generally prohibits prepayment penalties (subject to certain 

exceptions) and sets forth a 3-year record retention period with respect to documenting and demonstrating the ability-to-repay 

requirement and other provisions.

USA Patriot Act.  The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct 

Terrorism Act of 2001 (the “USA Patriot Act”) is intended to strengthen the ability of U.S. Law Enforcement to combat terrorism 

on a variety of fronts.  The potential impact of the USA Patriot Act on financial institutions is significant and wide-ranging.  The 

USA Patriot Act contains sweeping anti-money laundering and financial transparency laws and requires financial institutions to 

implement additional policies and procedures with respect to, or additional measures designed to address, any or all of the following 

matters, among others:  money laundering and currency crimes, customer identification verification, cooperation among financial 

institutions, suspicious activities and currency transaction reporting.

S.A.F.E. Act Requirements.  Regulations issued under the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 ( the 

“S.A.F.E. Act” ) require residential mortgage loan originators who are employees of institutions regulated by the foregoing agencies, 

including national banks, to meet the registration requirements of the S.A.F.E. Act.  The S.A.F.E. Act requires residential mortgage 

loan originators who are employees of regulated financial institutions to be registered with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing 

System and Registry, a database created by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential 

Mortgage  Regulators  to  support  the  licensing  of  mortgage  loan  originators  by  the  states.    Employees  of  regulated  financial 

institutions are generally prohibited from originating residential mortgage loans unless they are registered.  

Other Regulations

Federal law extensively regulates other various aspects of the banking business such as reserve requirements.  Current federal law 

also requires banks, among other things to make deposited funds available within specified time periods.  In addition, with certain 

exceptions, a bank and a subsidiary may not extend credit, lease or sell property or furnish any services or fix or vary the consideration 

for the foregoing on the condition that (i) the customer must obtain or provide some additional credit, property or services from, 

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The FDIA generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital distributions (including payment of a dividend) or 

paying any management fee to its parent holding company if the depository institution would thereafter be “undercapitalized.” 

“Undercapitalized” institutions are subject to growth limitations and are required to submit a capital restoration plan. The agencies 

may not accept such a plan without determining, among other things, that the plan is based on realistic assumptions and is likely 

to succeed in restoring the depository institution’s capital. In addition, for a capital restoration plan to be acceptable, the depository 

institution’s parent holding company must guarantee that the institution will comply with such capital restoration plan. The bank 

holding company must also provide appropriate assurances of performance. The aggregate liability of the parent holding company 

is limited to the lesser of (i) an amount equal to 5.0% of the depository institution’s total assets at the time it became undercapitalized 

and (ii) the amount which is necessary (or would have been necessary) to bring the institution into compliance with all capital 

standards applicable with respect to such institution as of the time it fails to comply with the plan. If a depository institution fails 

to submit an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it is “significantly undercapitalized.”

“Significantly undercapitalized” depository institutions may be subject to a number of requirements and restrictions, including 

orders to sell sufficient voting stock to become “adequately capitalized,” requirements to reduce total assets, and cessation of 

receipt of deposits from correspondent banks. “Critically undercapitalized” institutions are subject to the appointment of a receiver 

or conservator.

The  appropriate  federal  banking  agency  may,  under  certain  circumstances,  reclassify  a  well-capitalized  insured  depository 

institution as adequately capitalized. The FDIA provides that an institution may be reclassified if the appropriate federal banking 

agency determines (after notice and opportunity for hearing) that the institution is in an unsafe or unsound condition or deems the 

institution to be engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice.

The appropriate agency is also permitted to require an adequately capitalized or undercapitalized institution to comply with the 

supervisory provisions as if the institution were in the next lower category (but not treat a significantly undercapitalized institution 

as critically undercapitalized) based on supervisory information other than the capital levels of the institution.

The Corporation believes that, as of December 31, 2013, the Bank and Morris Plan were each “well capitalized” based on the 

aforementioned ratios. 

The Basel III Capital Rules revise the current prompt corrective action requirements effective January 1, 2015 by (i) introducing 

a CET1 ratio requirement at each level (other than critically undercapitalized), with the required CET1 ratio being 6.5% for well-

capitalized  status;  (ii)  increasing  the  minimum  Tier  1  capital  ratio  requirement  for  each  category  (other  than  critically 

undercapitalized), with the minimum Tier 1 capital ratio for well-capitalized status being 8% (as compared to the current 6%); 

and (iii) eliminating the current provision that provides that a bank with a composite supervisory rating of 1 may have a 3% 

leverage ratio and still be adequately capitalized. The Basel III Capital Rules do not change the total risk-based capital requirement 

for any prompt corrective action category.

Incentive  Compensation.   The  Dodd-Frank Act  requires  the  federal  bank  regulatory  agencies  and  the  SEC  to  establish  joint 

regulations or guidelines prohibiting incentive-based payment arrangements at specified regulated entities, such as the Corporation 

and the Bank, having at least $1 billion in total assets that encourage inappropriate risks by providing an executive officer, employee, 

director or principal shareholder with excessive compensation, fees, or benefits or that could lead to material financial loss to the 

entity. In addition, these regulators must establish regulations or guidelines requiring enhanced disclosure to regulators of incentive-

based  compensation  arrangements. The  agencies  proposed  such  regulations  in April  2011,  but  the  regulations  have  not  been 

finalized. If the regulations are adopted in the form initially proposed, they will impose limitations on the manner in which the 

Corporation may structure compensation for its executives.

In June 2010, the Federal Reserve Board, OCC and FDIC issued a comprehensive final guidance on incentive compensation 

policies intended to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of banking organizations do not undermine the safety and 

soundness of such organizations by encouraging excessive risk-taking. The guidance, which covers all employees that have the 

ability to materially affect the risk profile of an organization, either individually or as part of a group, is based upon the key 

principles that a banking organization’s incentive compensation arrangements should (i) provide incentives that do not encourage 

risk-taking beyond the organization’s ability to effectively identify and manage risks, (ii) be compatible with effective internal 

controls and risk management, and (iii) be supported by strong corporate governance, including active and effective oversight by 

the organization’s board of directors. These three principles are incorporated into the proposed joint compensation regulations 

under the Dodd-Frank Act, discussed above.

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The Federal Reserve Board will review, as part of the regular, risk-focused examination process, the incentive compensation 
arrangements of banking organizations, such as the Corporation, that are not “large, complex banking organizations.” These reviews 
will be tailored to each organization based on the scope and complexity of the organization’s activities and the prevalence of 
incentive  compensation  arrangements. The  findings  of  the  supervisory  initiatives  will  be  included  in  reports  of  examination. 
Deficiencies will be incorporated into the organization’s supervisory ratings, which can affect the organization’s ability to make 
acquisitions and take other actions. Enforcement actions may be taken against a banking organization if its incentive compensation 
arrangements, or related risk-management control or governance processes, pose a risk to the organization’s safety and soundness 
and the organization is not taking prompt and effective measures to correct the deficiencies.

Ability-to-Repay  Requirement  and  Qualified  Mortgage  Rule.  The  Dodd-Frank Act  contains  additional  provisions  that  affect 
consumer mortgage lending. First, it significantly expands underwriting requirements applicable to loans secured by 1-4 family 
residential real property and augments federal law combating predatory lending practices. In addition to numerous new disclosure 
requirements, the Dodd-Frank Act imposes new standards for mortgage loan originations on all lenders, including banks and 
savings associations, in an effort to encourage lenders to verify a borrower’s ability to repay, while also establishing a presumption 
of compliance for certain “qualified mortgages.” Most significantly, the new standards limit the total points and fees that the Bank 
and/or a broker may charge on conforming and jumbo loans to 3% of the total loan amount. 

In  2013,  the  CFPB  issued  a  final  rule,  effective  January  10,  2014,  that  implements  the  Dodd-Frank Act’s  ability-to-repay 
requirements, and clarifies the presumption of compliance for “qualified mortgages.”  Further, the final rule also clarifies that 
qualified mortgages do not include “no-doc” loans and loans with negative amortization, interest-only payments, balloon payments, 
terms in excess of 30 years, or points and fees paid by the borrower that exceed 3% of the loan amount, subject to certain exceptions. 
In addition, for qualified mortgages, the monthly payment must be calculated on the highest payment that will occur in the first 
five years of the loan, and the borrower’s total debt-to-income ratio generally may not be more than 43%. The final rule also 
provides that certain mortgages that satisfy the general product feature requirements for qualified mortgages and that also satisfy 
the underwriting requirements of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (while they operate under federal conservatorship or receivership) 
or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Veterans Affairs, or Department of Agriculture or 
Rural Housing Service are also considered to be qualified mortgages. This second category of qualified mortgages will phase out 
as the aforementioned federal agencies issue their own rules regarding qualified mortgages, the conservatorship of Fannie Mae 
and Freddie Mac ends, and, in any event, after seven years.

As set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act, subprime (or higher-priced) mortgage loans are subject to the ability-to-repay requirement, 
and the final rule provides for a rebuttable presumption of lender compliance for those loans. The final rule also applies the ability-
to-repay requirement to prime loans, while also providing a conclusive presumption of compliance (i.e., a safe harbor) for prime 
loans that are also qualified mortgages. Additionally, the final rule generally prohibits prepayment penalties (subject to certain 
exceptions) and sets forth a 3-year record retention period with respect to documenting and demonstrating the ability-to-repay 
requirement and other provisions.

USA Patriot Act.  The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct 
Terrorism Act of 2001 (the “USA Patriot Act”) is intended to strengthen the ability of U.S. Law Enforcement to combat terrorism 
on a variety of fronts.  The potential impact of the USA Patriot Act on financial institutions is significant and wide-ranging.  The 
USA Patriot Act contains sweeping anti-money laundering and financial transparency laws and requires financial institutions to 
implement additional policies and procedures with respect to, or additional measures designed to address, any or all of the following 
matters, among others:  money laundering and currency crimes, customer identification verification, cooperation among financial 
institutions, suspicious activities and currency transaction reporting.

S.A.F.E. Act Requirements.  Regulations issued under the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 ( the 
“S.A.F.E. Act” ) require residential mortgage loan originators who are employees of institutions regulated by the foregoing agencies, 
including national banks, to meet the registration requirements of the S.A.F.E. Act.  The S.A.F.E. Act requires residential mortgage 
loan originators who are employees of regulated financial institutions to be registered with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing 
System and Registry, a database created by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential 
Mortgage  Regulators  to  support  the  licensing  of  mortgage  loan  originators  by  the  states.    Employees  of  regulated  financial 
institutions are generally prohibited from originating residential mortgage loans unless they are registered.  

Other Regulations

Federal law extensively regulates other various aspects of the banking business such as reserve requirements.  Current federal law 
also requires banks, among other things to make deposited funds available within specified time periods.  In addition, with certain 
exceptions, a bank and a subsidiary may not extend credit, lease or sell property or furnish any services or fix or vary the consideration 
for the foregoing on the condition that (i) the customer must obtain or provide some additional credit, property or services from, 
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or to, any of them, or (ii) the customer may not obtain some other credit, property or service from a competitor, except to the extent 
reasonable conditions are imposed to assure the soundness of credit extended.  

Interest and other charges collected or contracted by the Bank or Morris Plan are subject to state usury laws and federal laws 
concerning interest rates.  The loan operations are also subject to federal and state laws applicable to credit transactions, such as 
the:

(cid:127)  Truth-In-Lending Act  and  state  consumer  protection  laws  governing  disclosures  of  credit  terms  and  prohibiting 

and fiscal policies.

certain practices with regard to consumer borrowers;

(cid:127)  Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, requiring financial institutions to provide information to enable the public 
and public officials to determine whether a financial institution is fulfilling its obligation to help meet the housing 
needs of the community it serves;

(cid:127)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act and other fair lending laws, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed or 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

other prohibited factors in extending credit;
Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1978 and Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, governing the use and 
provision of information to credit reporting agencies;
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, governing the manner in which consumer debts may be collected by collection 
agencies; and rules and regulations of the various federal agencies charged with the responsibility of implementing 
such federal laws.

The deposit operations also are subject to the:

ITEM 1A. 

RISK FACTORS

(cid:127)  Customer Information Security Guidelines.  The federal bank regulatory agencies have adopted final guidelines (the 
"Guidelines") for safeguarding confidential customer information.  The Guidelines require each financial institution, 
under the supervision and ongoing oversight of its Board of Directors, to create a comprehensive written information 
security program designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information, protect against any 
anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information; protect against unauthorized access to 
or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer; and implement 
response programs for security breaches.

(cid:127)  Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E.  The Electronic Funds Transfer Act, which is implemented by 
Regulation  E,  governs  automatic  deposits  to  and  withdrawals  from  deposit  accounts  and  customers'  rights  and 
liabilities arising from the use of automated teller machines and other electronic banking service.

(cid:127)  Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.  The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Fair and 
Accurate Credit Transactions Act, and the implementing regulations govern consumer financial privacy, provide 
disclosure requirements and restrict the sharing of certain consumer financial information with other parties.

The federal banking agencies have established guidelines which prescribe standards for depository institutions relating to internal 
controls, information systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth, 
asset quality, earnings, compensation fees and benefits, and management compensation.  The agencies may require an institution 
which fails to meet the standards set forth in the guidelines to submit a compliance plan.  Failure to submit an acceptable plan or 
adhere to an accepted plan may be grounds for further enforcement action.

As noted above, the new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection will have authority for amending existing consumer compliance 
regulations and implementing new such regulations.  In addition, the Bureau will have the power to examine the compliance of 
financial institutions with an excess of $10 billion in assets with these consumer protection rules.  The Bank’s and Morris Plan’s 
compliance with consumer protection rules will be examined by the OCC and the FDIC, respectively, since neither the Bank nor 
Morris Plan meet this $10 billion asset level threshold.

Enforcement Powers.  Federal regulatory agencies may assess civil and criminal penalties against depository institutions and 
certain  "institution-affiliated  parties",  including  management,  employees,  and  agents  of  a  financial  institution,  as  well  as 
independent contractors and consultants such as attorneys and accountants and others who participate in the conduct of the financial 
institution's affairs.

In  addition,  regulators  may  commence  enforcement  actions  against  institutions  and  institution-affiliated  parties.  Possible 
enforcement actions include the termination of deposit insurance.  Furthermore, regulators may issue cease-and-desist orders to, 
among other things, require affirmative action to correct any harm resulting from a violation or practice, including restitution, 
reimbursement, indemnifications or guarantees against loss.  A financial institution may also be ordered to restrict its growth, 
dispose of certain assets, rescind agreements or contracts, or take other actions as determined by the regulator to be appropriate.

Effect of Governmental Monetary Policies.  The Corporation's earnings are affected by domestic economic conditions and the 

monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government and its agencies.  The Federal Reserve Bank's monetary policies 

have had, and are likely to continue to have, an important impact on the operating results of commercial banks through its power 

to implement national monetary policy in order, among other things, to curb inflation or combat a recession.  The monetary policies 

of the Federal Reserve have major effects upon the levels of bank loans, investments and deposits through its open market operations 

in United States government securities and through its regulation of the discount rate on borrowings of member banks and the 

reserve requirements against member bank deposits.  It is not possible to predict the nature or impact of future changes in monetary 

Available Information

The Corporation files annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, proxy statements and other information with 

the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such reports, proxy statements and other information can be read and copied at the 

public reference facilities maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at the Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, 

NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Information regarding the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the 

Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Securities and Exchange Commission maintains a web site (http://

www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy statements, and other information. The Corporation’s filings are also accessible at no 

cost on the Corporation's website at www.first-online.com. 

 An investment in the Corporation’s common stock is subject to risks inherent to the Corporation’s business. The material risks 

and uncertainties that management believes affect the Corporation are described below. Before making an investment decision, 

you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below together with all of the other information included or 

incorporated by reference in this report. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing the 

Corporation. Additional risks and uncertainties that management is not aware of or focused on or that management currently 

deems immaterial may also impair the Corporation’s business operations. This report is qualified in its entirety by these risk 

factors. 

If any of the following risks actually occur, the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be 

materially and adversely affected. If this were to happen, the market price of the Corporation’s common stock could decline 

significantly, and you could lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Related to the Corporation’s Business

Difficult conditions in the capital markets and the economy generally may materially adversely affect the Corporation’s 

business and results of operations

In recent years, the U.S. economy has faced a severe economic crisis including a major recession from which it is slowly recovering. 

Business activity across a wide range of industries and regions in the U.S. remains reduced and local governments and many 

businesses continue to experience financial difficulty. In addition, on-going federal budget negotiations, the implementation of 

the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the level of U.S. debt may have a destabilizing effect on financial markets. 

The Corporation’s financial performance generally, and in particular the ability of borrowers to pay interest on and repay principal 

of outstanding loans and the value of collateral securing those loans, as well as demand for loans and other products and services 

that the Corporation offers, is highly dependent upon the business environment in the markets where the Corporation operates and 

in the United States as a whole. Overall during recent years, the business environment has been adverse for many households and 

businesses in the United States and worldwide. While economic conditions in the United States and worldwide have begun to 

improve, there can be no assurance that this improvement will continue. Such conditions have affected, and could continue to 

adversely affect, the credit quality of the Corporation’s loans, results of operations and financial condition.

The geographic concentration of the Corporation’s markets makes the Corporation’s business highly susceptible to 

local economic conditions

Unlike  larger  banking  organizations  that  are  more  geographically  diversified,  the  Corporation’s  operations  are  currently 

concentrated in west central Indiana and east central Illinois. As a result of this geographic concentration, the Corporation’s 

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or to, any of them, or (ii) the customer may not obtain some other credit, property or service from a competitor, except to the extent 

reasonable conditions are imposed to assure the soundness of credit extended.  

Interest and other charges collected or contracted by the Bank or Morris Plan are subject to state usury laws and federal laws 

concerning interest rates.  The loan operations are also subject to federal and state laws applicable to credit transactions, such as 

the:

(cid:127)  Truth-In-Lending Act  and  state  consumer  protection  laws  governing  disclosures  of  credit  terms  and  prohibiting 

certain practices with regard to consumer borrowers;

Effect of Governmental Monetary Policies.  The Corporation's earnings are affected by domestic economic conditions and the 
monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government and its agencies.  The Federal Reserve Bank's monetary policies 
have had, and are likely to continue to have, an important impact on the operating results of commercial banks through its power 
to implement national monetary policy in order, among other things, to curb inflation or combat a recession.  The monetary policies 
of the Federal Reserve have major effects upon the levels of bank loans, investments and deposits through its open market operations 
in United States government securities and through its regulation of the discount rate on borrowings of member banks and the 
reserve requirements against member bank deposits.  It is not possible to predict the nature or impact of future changes in monetary 
and fiscal policies.

(cid:127)  Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975, requiring financial institutions to provide information to enable the public 

Available Information

and public officials to determine whether a financial institution is fulfilling its obligation to help meet the housing 

(cid:127)  Equal Credit Opportunity Act and other fair lending laws, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed or 

needs of the community it serves;

other prohibited factors in extending credit;

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1978 and Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, governing the use and 

provision of information to credit reporting agencies;

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, governing the manner in which consumer debts may be collected by collection 

agencies; and rules and regulations of the various federal agencies charged with the responsibility of implementing 

The Corporation files annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, proxy statements and other information with 
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such reports, proxy statements and other information can be read and copied at the 
public reference facilities maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at the Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, 
NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Information regarding the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the 
Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Securities and Exchange Commission maintains a web site (http://
www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy statements, and other information. The Corporation’s filings are also accessible at no 
cost on the Corporation's website at www.first-online.com. 

such federal laws.

The deposit operations also are subject to the:

(cid:127)  Customer Information Security Guidelines.  The federal bank regulatory agencies have adopted final guidelines (the 

"Guidelines") for safeguarding confidential customer information.  The Guidelines require each financial institution, 

under the supervision and ongoing oversight of its Board of Directors, to create a comprehensive written information 

security program designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information, protect against any 

anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information; protect against unauthorized access to 

or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer; and implement 

response programs for security breaches.

(cid:127)  Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E.  The Electronic Funds Transfer Act, which is implemented by 

Regulation  E,  governs  automatic  deposits  to  and  withdrawals  from  deposit  accounts  and  customers'  rights  and 

liabilities arising from the use of automated teller machines and other electronic banking service.

(cid:127)  Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.  The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Fair and 

Accurate Credit Transactions Act, and the implementing regulations govern consumer financial privacy, provide 

disclosure requirements and restrict the sharing of certain consumer financial information with other parties.

The federal banking agencies have established guidelines which prescribe standards for depository institutions relating to internal 

controls, information systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth, 

asset quality, earnings, compensation fees and benefits, and management compensation.  The agencies may require an institution 

which fails to meet the standards set forth in the guidelines to submit a compliance plan.  Failure to submit an acceptable plan or 

adhere to an accepted plan may be grounds for further enforcement action.

As noted above, the new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection will have authority for amending existing consumer compliance 

regulations and implementing new such regulations.  In addition, the Bureau will have the power to examine the compliance of 

financial institutions with an excess of $10 billion in assets with these consumer protection rules.  The Bank’s and Morris Plan’s 

compliance with consumer protection rules will be examined by the OCC and the FDIC, respectively, since neither the Bank nor 

Morris Plan meet this $10 billion asset level threshold.

Enforcement Powers.  Federal regulatory agencies may assess civil and criminal penalties against depository institutions and 

certain  "institution-affiliated  parties",  including  management,  employees,  and  agents  of  a  financial  institution,  as  well  as 

independent contractors and consultants such as attorneys and accountants and others who participate in the conduct of the financial 

institution's affairs.

In  addition,  regulators  may  commence  enforcement  actions  against  institutions  and  institution-affiliated  parties.  Possible 

enforcement actions include the termination of deposit insurance.  Furthermore, regulators may issue cease-and-desist orders to, 

among other things, require affirmative action to correct any harm resulting from a violation or practice, including restitution, 

reimbursement, indemnifications or guarantees against loss.  A financial institution may also be ordered to restrict its growth, 

dispose of certain assets, rescind agreements or contracts, or take other actions as determined by the regulator to be appropriate.

ITEM 1A. 

RISK FACTORS

 An investment in the Corporation’s common stock is subject to risks inherent to the Corporation’s business. The material risks 
and uncertainties that management believes affect the Corporation are described below. Before making an investment decision, 
you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below together with all of the other information included or 
incorporated by reference in this report. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing the 
Corporation. Additional risks and uncertainties that management is not aware of or focused on or that management currently 
deems immaterial may also impair the Corporation’s business operations. This report is qualified in its entirety by these risk 
factors. 
If any of the following risks actually occur, the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be 
materially and adversely affected. If this were to happen, the market price of the Corporation’s common stock could decline 
significantly, and you could lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Related to the Corporation’s Business

Difficult conditions in the capital markets and the economy generally may materially adversely affect the Corporation’s 
business and results of operations

In recent years, the U.S. economy has faced a severe economic crisis including a major recession from which it is slowly recovering. 
Business activity across a wide range of industries and regions in the U.S. remains reduced and local governments and many 
businesses continue to experience financial difficulty. In addition, on-going federal budget negotiations, the implementation of 
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the level of U.S. debt may have a destabilizing effect on financial markets. 

The Corporation’s financial performance generally, and in particular the ability of borrowers to pay interest on and repay principal 
of outstanding loans and the value of collateral securing those loans, as well as demand for loans and other products and services 
that the Corporation offers, is highly dependent upon the business environment in the markets where the Corporation operates and 
in the United States as a whole. Overall during recent years, the business environment has been adverse for many households and 
businesses in the United States and worldwide. While economic conditions in the United States and worldwide have begun to 
improve, there can be no assurance that this improvement will continue. Such conditions have affected, and could continue to 
adversely affect, the credit quality of the Corporation’s loans, results of operations and financial condition.

The geographic concentration of the Corporation’s markets makes the Corporation’s business highly susceptible to 
local economic conditions

Unlike  larger  banking  organizations  that  are  more  geographically  diversified,  the  Corporation’s  operations  are  currently 
concentrated in west central Indiana and east central Illinois. As a result of this geographic concentration, the Corporation’s 

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financial results depend largely upon economic conditions in these market areas. Deterioration in economic conditions in the 
Corporation’s market could result in one or more of the following:

(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 

an increase in loan delinquencies;
an increase in problem assets and foreclosures;
a decrease in the demand for the Corporation’s products and services; and
a decrease in the value of collateral for loans, especially real estate, in turn reducing customers’ borrowing 
power, the value of assets associated with problem loans and collateral coverage.

The Corporation operates in a highly competitive industry and market area

The Corporation faces substantial competition in all areas of its operations from a variety of different competitors, many of 
which are larger and may have more financial resources. Such competitors include banks and many other types of financial 
institutions,  including,  without  limitation,  savings  and  loans,  credit  unions,  finance  companies,  brokerage  firms,  insurance 
companies, factoring companies and other financial intermediaries. The financial services industry could become even more 
competitive as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes and continued consolidation. Banks, securities firms 
and insurance companies can merge under the umbrella of a financial holding company, which can offer virtually any type of 
financial service, including banking, securities underwriting, insurance (both agency and underwriting) and merchant banking. 
Also, technology has lowered barriers to entry and made it possible for non-banks to offer products and services traditionally 
provided by banks, such as automatic transfer and automatic payment systems. Many of the Corporation's competitors have 
fewer regulatory constraints and may have lower cost structures. Additionally, due to their size, many competitors may be able 
to achieve economies of scale and, as a result, may offer a broader range of products and services as well as better pricing for 
those products and services than the Corporation can.

The Corporation's ability to compete successfully depends on a number of factors, including, among other things:

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 

the ability to develop, maintain and build upon long-term customer relationships based on top quality service, 
and safe, sound assets;
the ability to expand the Corporation's market position;
the scope, relevance and pricing of products and services offered to meet customer needs and demands;
the rate at which the Corporation introduces new products and services relative to its competitors;
customer satisfaction with the Corporation's level of service; and
industry and general economic trends.

Failure to perform in any of these areas could significantly weaken the Corporation's competitive position, which could adversely 
affect the Corporation's growth and profitability, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial 
condition and results of operations.

The Corporation is dependent on certain key management and staff

The Corporation relies on key personnel to manage and operate its business. The loss of key staff may adversely affect the 
Corporation’s  ability  to  maintain  and  manage  these  portfolios  effectively,  which  could  negatively  affect  the  Corporation’s 
revenues. In addition, loss of key personnel could result in increased recruiting and hiring expenses, which could cause a decrease 
in the Corporation's net income.

Recently  enacted  and  potential  further  financial  regulatory  reforms  could  have  a  significant  impact  on  our  
business, financial condition and results of operations

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), enacted in July 2010, instituted 
major changes to the banking and financial institutions regulatory regimes in light of the recent performance of and government 
intervention in the financial services sector. Many aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to rulemaking and will take effect 
over several years, making it difficult to anticipate the overall financial impact on the Corporation. The changes resulting from 
the Dodd-Frank Act will impose more stringent capital, liquidity and leverage requirements and may impact the profitability of 
business activities, require changes to certain business practices, or otherwise adversely affect the Corporation’s business. 

Further, the Corporation may be required to invest significant management attention and resources to evaluate and make any 
changes necessary to comply with new statutory and regulatory requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act, which may negatively 
impact results of operations and financial condition.

Congress and federal regulatory agencies continually review banking laws, regulations and policies for possible changes. Changes 

to statutes, regulations or regulatory policies, including changes in interpretation or implementation of statutes, regulations or 

policies, could affect the Corporation in substantial and unpredictable ways. Such changes could subject the Corporation to 

additional costs, limit the types of financial services and products the Corporation may offer and/or increase the ability of non- 

banks to offer competing financial services and products, among other things.

The Corporation cannot predict whether there will be additional proposed laws or reforms that would affect the U.S. financial 

system or financial institutions, whether or when such changes may be adopted, how such changes may be interpreted and 

enforced or how such changes may impact the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations. However, the costs 

of complying with any additional laws or regulations could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition 

and results of operations.

The Corporation is subject to extensive government regulation and supervision

The Corporation, primarily through the Bank and Morris Plan, is subject to extensive federal regulation and supervision. Banking 

regulations are primarily intended to protect depositors' funds, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking system as a 

whole, not shareholders. These regulations affect the Corporation's lending practices, capital structure, investment practices, 

and growth, among other things. Failure to comply with laws, regulations or policies could result in sanctions by regulatory 

agencies, civil money penalties and/or reputation damage, which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's 

business, financial condition and results of operations. While the Corporation has policies and procedures designed to prevent 

any such violations, there can be no assurance that such violations will not occur. 

The Corporation is subject to lending risk

There are inherent risks associated with the Corporation's lending activities. These risks include, among other things, the impact 

of changes in interest rates and changes in the economic conditions in the markets where the Corporation operates as well as 

those across Indiana, Illinois and the United States. Increases in interest rates and/or weakening economic conditions could 

adversely impact the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans or the value of the collateral securing these loans. 

The Corporation originates commercial real estate loans, commercial loans, consumer loans and residential real estate loans 

primarily within its market areas. Commercial real estate, commercial, and consumer loans may expose a lender to greater credit 

risk than loans secured by residential real estate because the collateral securing these loans may not be sold as easily as residential 

real estate.  The Corporation is also subject to various laws and regulations that affect its lending activities. Failure to comply 

with applicable laws and regulations could subject the Corporation to regulatory enforcement action that could result in the 

assessment of significant civil money penalties against the Corporation.

The Corporation's allowance for loan losses may be insufficient

The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses, which is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses 

charged to expense, that represents management's best estimate of probable incurred losses that are inherent within the existing 

portfolio of loans. The level of the allowance reflects management's continuing evaluation of industry concentrations; specific 

credit  risks;  loan  loss  experience;  current  loan  portfolio  quality;  present  economic,  political  and  regulatory  conditions  and 

unidentified losses inherent in the current loan portfolio. The determination of the appropriate level of the allowance for loan 

losses inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and requires the Corporation to make significant estimates of current 

credit risks and future trends, all of which may undergo material changes. Changes in economic conditions affecting borrowers, 

new information regarding existing loans, identification of additional problem loans and other factors, both within and outside 

of the Corporation's control, may require an increase in the allowance for loan losses. In addition, bank regulatory agencies 

periodically review the Corporation's allowance for loan losses and may require an increase in the provision for loan losses or 

the recognition of further loan charge- offs, based on judgments different than those of management. If charge-offs in future 

periods exceed the allowance for loan losses, the Corporation will need additional provisions to increase the allowance for loan 

losses. Any increases in the allowance for loan losses will result in a decrease in net income and, possibly, capital, and may 

have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition and results of operations.

The  Corporation  may  foreclose  on  collateral  property  and  would  be  subject  to  the  increased  costs  associated  with 

ownership of real property, resulting in reduced revenues and earnings

The Corporation forecloses on collateral property from time to time to protect its investment and thereafter owns and operates 

such property, in which case it is exposed to the risks inherent in the ownership of real estate. The amount that the Corporation, 

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financial results depend largely upon economic conditions in these market areas. Deterioration in economic conditions in the 

Corporation’s market could result in one or more of the following:

an increase in loan delinquencies;

an increase in problem assets and foreclosures;

a decrease in the demand for the Corporation’s products and services; and

a decrease in the value of collateral for loans, especially real estate, in turn reducing customers’ borrowing 

power, the value of assets associated with problem loans and collateral coverage.

The Corporation operates in a highly competitive industry and market area

The Corporation faces substantial competition in all areas of its operations from a variety of different competitors, many of 

which are larger and may have more financial resources. Such competitors include banks and many other types of financial 

institutions,  including,  without  limitation,  savings  and  loans,  credit  unions,  finance  companies,  brokerage  firms,  insurance 

companies, factoring companies and other financial intermediaries. The financial services industry could become even more 

competitive as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes and continued consolidation. Banks, securities firms 

and insurance companies can merge under the umbrella of a financial holding company, which can offer virtually any type of 

financial service, including banking, securities underwriting, insurance (both agency and underwriting) and merchant banking. 

Also, technology has lowered barriers to entry and made it possible for non-banks to offer products and services traditionally 

provided by banks, such as automatic transfer and automatic payment systems. Many of the Corporation's competitors have 

fewer regulatory constraints and may have lower cost structures. Additionally, due to their size, many competitors may be able 

to achieve economies of scale and, as a result, may offer a broader range of products and services as well as better pricing for 

those products and services than the Corporation can.

The Corporation's ability to compete successfully depends on a number of factors, including, among other things:

the ability to develop, maintain and build upon long-term customer relationships based on top quality service, 

and safe, sound assets;

the ability to expand the Corporation's market position;

the scope, relevance and pricing of products and services offered to meet customer needs and demands;

the rate at which the Corporation introduces new products and services relative to its competitors;

customer satisfaction with the Corporation's level of service; and

industry and general economic trends.

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

Failure to perform in any of these areas could significantly weaken the Corporation's competitive position, which could adversely 

affect the Corporation's growth and profitability, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial 

condition and results of operations.

The Corporation is dependent on certain key management and staff

The Corporation relies on key personnel to manage and operate its business. The loss of key staff may adversely affect the 

Corporation’s  ability  to  maintain  and  manage  these  portfolios  effectively,  which  could  negatively  affect  the  Corporation’s 

revenues. In addition, loss of key personnel could result in increased recruiting and hiring expenses, which could cause a decrease 

in the Corporation's net income.

Recently  enacted  and  potential  further  financial  regulatory  reforms  could  have  a  significant  impact  on  our  

business, financial condition and results of operations

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), enacted in July 2010, instituted 

major changes to the banking and financial institutions regulatory regimes in light of the recent performance of and government 

intervention in the financial services sector. Many aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to rulemaking and will take effect 

over several years, making it difficult to anticipate the overall financial impact on the Corporation. The changes resulting from 

the Dodd-Frank Act will impose more stringent capital, liquidity and leverage requirements and may impact the profitability of 

business activities, require changes to certain business practices, or otherwise adversely affect the Corporation’s business. 

Further, the Corporation may be required to invest significant management attention and resources to evaluate and make any 

changes necessary to comply with new statutory and regulatory requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act, which may negatively 

impact results of operations and financial condition.

Congress and federal regulatory agencies continually review banking laws, regulations and policies for possible changes. Changes 
to statutes, regulations or regulatory policies, including changes in interpretation or implementation of statutes, regulations or 
policies, could affect the Corporation in substantial and unpredictable ways. Such changes could subject the Corporation to 
additional costs, limit the types of financial services and products the Corporation may offer and/or increase the ability of non- 
banks to offer competing financial services and products, among other things.

The Corporation cannot predict whether there will be additional proposed laws or reforms that would affect the U.S. financial 
system or financial institutions, whether or when such changes may be adopted, how such changes may be interpreted and 
enforced or how such changes may impact the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations. However, the costs 
of complying with any additional laws or regulations could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition 
and results of operations.

The Corporation is subject to extensive government regulation and supervision

The Corporation, primarily through the Bank and Morris Plan, is subject to extensive federal regulation and supervision. Banking 
regulations are primarily intended to protect depositors' funds, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking system as a 
whole, not shareholders. These regulations affect the Corporation's lending practices, capital structure, investment practices, 
and growth, among other things. Failure to comply with laws, regulations or policies could result in sanctions by regulatory 
agencies, civil money penalties and/or reputation damage, which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's 
business, financial condition and results of operations. While the Corporation has policies and procedures designed to prevent 
any such violations, there can be no assurance that such violations will not occur. 

The Corporation is subject to lending risk

There are inherent risks associated with the Corporation's lending activities. These risks include, among other things, the impact 
of changes in interest rates and changes in the economic conditions in the markets where the Corporation operates as well as 
those across Indiana, Illinois and the United States. Increases in interest rates and/or weakening economic conditions could 
adversely impact the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans or the value of the collateral securing these loans. 

The Corporation originates commercial real estate loans, commercial loans, consumer loans and residential real estate loans 
primarily within its market areas. Commercial real estate, commercial, and consumer loans may expose a lender to greater credit 
risk than loans secured by residential real estate because the collateral securing these loans may not be sold as easily as residential 
real estate.  The Corporation is also subject to various laws and regulations that affect its lending activities. Failure to comply 
with applicable laws and regulations could subject the Corporation to regulatory enforcement action that could result in the 
assessment of significant civil money penalties against the Corporation.

The Corporation's allowance for loan losses may be insufficient

The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses, which is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses 
charged to expense, that represents management's best estimate of probable incurred losses that are inherent within the existing 
portfolio of loans. The level of the allowance reflects management's continuing evaluation of industry concentrations; specific 
credit  risks;  loan  loss  experience;  current  loan  portfolio  quality;  present  economic,  political  and  regulatory  conditions  and 
unidentified losses inherent in the current loan portfolio. The determination of the appropriate level of the allowance for loan 
losses inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and requires the Corporation to make significant estimates of current 
credit risks and future trends, all of which may undergo material changes. Changes in economic conditions affecting borrowers, 
new information regarding existing loans, identification of additional problem loans and other factors, both within and outside 
of the Corporation's control, may require an increase in the allowance for loan losses. In addition, bank regulatory agencies 
periodically review the Corporation's allowance for loan losses and may require an increase in the provision for loan losses or 
the recognition of further loan charge- offs, based on judgments different than those of management. If charge-offs in future 
periods exceed the allowance for loan losses, the Corporation will need additional provisions to increase the allowance for loan 
losses. Any increases in the allowance for loan losses will result in a decrease in net income and, possibly, capital, and may 
have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's financial condition and results of operations.

The  Corporation  may  foreclose  on  collateral  property  and  would  be  subject  to  the  increased  costs  associated  with 
ownership of real property, resulting in reduced revenues and earnings

The Corporation forecloses on collateral property from time to time to protect its investment and thereafter owns and operates 
such property, in which case it is exposed to the risks inherent in the ownership of real estate. The amount that the Corporation, 

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as a mortgagee, may realize after a default is dependent upon factors outside of its control, including, but not limited to: (i) 
general or local economic conditions; (ii) neighborhood values; (iii) interest rates; (iv) real estate tax rates; (v) operating expenses 
of the mortgaged properties; (vi) environmental remediation liabilities; (vii) ability to obtain and maintain adequate occupancy 
of the properties; (viii) zoning laws; (ix) governmental rules, regulations and fiscal policies; and (x) natural disasters. Certain 
expenditures associated with the ownership of real estate, principally real estate taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs, may 
adversely affect the income from the real estate. Therefore, the cost of operating real property may exceed the income earned 
from such property, and the Corporation may have to advance funds in order to protect its investment, or it may be required to 
dispose of the real property at a loss. These expenditures and costs could adversely affect the Corporation’s ability to generate 
revenues, resulting in reduced levels of profitability.

The Corporation is subject to environmental liability risk associated with lending activities

A significant portion of the Corporation’s loan portfolio is secured by real property. During the ordinary course of business, the 
Corporation may foreclose on and take title to properties securing certain loans. In doing so, there is a risk that hazardous or 
toxic substances could be found on these properties. If hazardous or toxic substances are found, the Corporation may be liable 
for remediation costs, as well as for personal injury and property damage. Environmental laws may require the Corporation to 
incur substantial expenses and may materially reduce the affected property’s value or limit the Corporation’s ability to use or 
sell the affected property. In addition, future laws or more stringent interpretations or enforcement policies with respect to 
existing laws may increase the Corporation’s exposure to environmental liability. Environmental reviews of real property before 
initiating foreclosure actions may not be sufficient to detect all potential environmental hazards. The remediation costs and any 
other financial liabilities associated with an environmental hazard could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s 
business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation is subject to interest rate risk

The Corporation’s earnings and cash flows are largely dependent upon the Corporation’s net interest income. Net interest income 
is the difference between interest income earned on interest earning assets such as loans and securities and interest expense paid 
on interest bearing liabilities such as deposits and borrowed funds. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are 
beyond the Corporation’s control, including general economic conditions and policies of various governmental and regulatory 
agencies. Changes in monetary policy, including changes in interest rates, could influence not only the interest that is received 
on  loans  and  securities  and  the  interest  that  is  paid  on  deposits  and  borrowings,  but  such  changes  could  also  affect  (i)  the 
Corporation’s ability to originate loans and obtain deposits, and (ii) the fair value of the Corporation’s financial assets and 
liabilities. Currently, the Corporation is in an asset-sensitive position. In a rising interest rate environment, the Corporation may 
be unable to sell its lower-yielding mortgage loans, thus impacting its ability to generate higher yielding loans which could 
adversely impact earnings.

The repeal of federal prohibitions on payment of interest on business demand deposits could increase our interest expense 
and have a material adverse effect on us

All federal prohibitions on the ability of financial institutions to pay interest on business demand deposit accounts were repealed 
as part of the Dodd-Frank Act. As a result, some financial institutions have commenced offering interest on these demand deposits 
to compete for customers. If competitive pressures require us to pay interest on these demand deposits to attract and retain 
business customers, our interest expense would increase and our net interest margin would decrease. This could have a material 
adverse  effect  on  us.  Further,  the  effect  of  the  repeal  of  the  prohibition  could  be  more  significant  in  a  higher  interest  rate 
environment as business customers would have a greater incentive to seek interest on demand deposits.

The Corporation’s accounting estimates and risk management processes rely on analytical and forecasting models

The processes the Corporation uses to estimate its probable loan losses and to measure the fair value of financial instruments, 
as well as the processes used to estimate the effects of changing interest rates and other market measures on the Corporation’s 
financial condition and results of operations, depends upon the use of analytical and forecasting models. These models reflect 
assumptions that may not be accurate, particularly in times of market stress or other unforeseen circumstances. Even if these 
assumptions are adequate, the models may prove to be inadequate or inaccurate because of other flaws in their design or their 
implementation. If the models the Corporation uses for interest rate risk and asset-liability management are inadequate, the 
Corporation may incur increased or unexpected losses upon changes in market interest rates or other market measures. If the 
models the Corporation uses for determining its probable loan losses are inadequate, the allowance for loan losses may not be 
sufficient to support future charge-offs. If the models the Corporation uses to measure the fair value financial instruments are 
inadequate,  the  fair  value  of  such  financial  instruments  may  fluctuate  unexpectedly  or  may  not  accurately  reflect  what  the 
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Corporation could realize upon sale or settlement of such financial instruments. Any such failure in the Corporation’s analytical 

or forecasting models could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of 

operations.

The Corporation continually encounters technological change

The  financial  services  industry  is  continually  undergoing  rapid  technological  change  with  frequent  introductions  of  new 

technology driven products and services. The effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions 

to better serve customers and to reduce costs. The Corporation's future success depends, in part, upon its ability to address the 

needs of its customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to 

create  additional  efficiencies  in  the  Corporation's  operations.  Failure  to  successfully  keep  pace  with  technological  change 

affecting the financial services industry could have a material adverse impact on the Corporation's business and, in turn, the 

Corporation's financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation’s controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented

The Corporation’s internal operations are subject to certain risks, including but not limited to, data processing system failures 

and errors, customer or employee fraud and catastrophic failures resulting from terrorist acts or natural disasters. Operational 

risk resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, and systems includes the risk of fraud by employees or 

persons  outside  of  our  company,  the  execution  of  unauthorized  transactions  by  employees,  errors  relating  to  transaction 

processing and systems, and breaches of the internal control system and compliance requirements. This risk of loss also includes 

potential legal actions that could arise as a result of the operational deficiency or as a result of noncompliance with applicable 

regulatory standards.  The Corporation’s internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies 

and procedures are based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances that the 

objectives of the system are met.  Any failure or circumvention of the Corporation’s controls and procedures or failure to comply 

with regulations related to controls and procedures could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial 

condition and results of operations.

within our direct control

The Corporation’s earnings could be adversely impacted by incidences of fraud and compliance failures that are not 

Financial institutions are inherently exposed to fraud risk.  A fraud can be perpetrated by a customer of the Bank, an employee, 

a vendor, or members of the general public. We are most subject to fraud and compliance risk in connection with the origination 

of loans, ACH transactions, ATM transactions and checking transactions. Our largest fraud risk, associated with the origination 

of loans, includes the intentional misstatement of information in property appraisals or other underwriting documentation 

provided to us by third parties. Compliance risk is the risk that loans are not originated in compliance with applicable laws 

and regulations and our standards. There can be no assurance that we can prevent or detect acts of fraud or violation of law or 

our compliance standards by the third parties that we deal with. Repeated incidences of fraud or compliance failures would 

adversely impact the performance of our loan portfolio.

The Corporation's information systems may experience an interruption or breach in security

The Corporation relies heavily on communications and information systems to conduct its business. Any failure, interruption 

or  breach  in  security  of  these  systems  could  result  in  failures  or  disruptions  in  the  Corporation's  customer  relationship 

management, general ledger, deposit, loan and other systems. While the Corporation has policies and procedures designed to 

prevent or limit the effect of the failure, interruption or security breach of its information systems, there can be no assurance 

that any such failures, interruptions or security breaches will not occur or, if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed. 

The occurrence of any failures, interruptions or security breaches of the Corporation's information systems could damage the 

Corporation's reputation, result in a loss of customer business, subject the Corporation to additional regulatory scrutiny, or 

expose the Corporation to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on 

the Corporation's financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation has opened new offices

The Corporation has placed a strategic emphasis on expanding its banking office network. Executing this strategy carries risks 

of slower than anticipated growth in the new offices, which require a significant investment of both financial and personnel 

resources. Lower than expected loan and deposit growth in new offices can decrease anticipated revenues and net income 

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as a mortgagee, may realize after a default is dependent upon factors outside of its control, including, but not limited to: (i) 

general or local economic conditions; (ii) neighborhood values; (iii) interest rates; (iv) real estate tax rates; (v) operating expenses 

of the mortgaged properties; (vi) environmental remediation liabilities; (vii) ability to obtain and maintain adequate occupancy 

of the properties; (viii) zoning laws; (ix) governmental rules, regulations and fiscal policies; and (x) natural disasters. Certain 

expenditures associated with the ownership of real estate, principally real estate taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs, may 

adversely affect the income from the real estate. Therefore, the cost of operating real property may exceed the income earned 

from such property, and the Corporation may have to advance funds in order to protect its investment, or it may be required to 

dispose of the real property at a loss. These expenditures and costs could adversely affect the Corporation’s ability to generate 

revenues, resulting in reduced levels of profitability.

The Corporation is subject to environmental liability risk associated with lending activities

A significant portion of the Corporation’s loan portfolio is secured by real property. During the ordinary course of business, the 

Corporation may foreclose on and take title to properties securing certain loans. In doing so, there is a risk that hazardous or 

toxic substances could be found on these properties. If hazardous or toxic substances are found, the Corporation may be liable 

for remediation costs, as well as for personal injury and property damage. Environmental laws may require the Corporation to 

incur substantial expenses and may materially reduce the affected property’s value or limit the Corporation’s ability to use or 

sell the affected property. In addition, future laws or more stringent interpretations or enforcement policies with respect to 

existing laws may increase the Corporation’s exposure to environmental liability. Environmental reviews of real property before 

initiating foreclosure actions may not be sufficient to detect all potential environmental hazards. The remediation costs and any 

other financial liabilities associated with an environmental hazard could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s 

business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation is subject to interest rate risk

The Corporation’s earnings and cash flows are largely dependent upon the Corporation’s net interest income. Net interest income 

is the difference between interest income earned on interest earning assets such as loans and securities and interest expense paid 

on interest bearing liabilities such as deposits and borrowed funds. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are 

beyond the Corporation’s control, including general economic conditions and policies of various governmental and regulatory 

agencies. Changes in monetary policy, including changes in interest rates, could influence not only the interest that is received 

on  loans  and  securities  and  the  interest  that  is  paid  on  deposits  and  borrowings,  but  such  changes  could  also  affect  (i)  the 

Corporation’s ability to originate loans and obtain deposits, and (ii) the fair value of the Corporation’s financial assets and 

liabilities. Currently, the Corporation is in an asset-sensitive position. In a rising interest rate environment, the Corporation may 

be unable to sell its lower-yielding mortgage loans, thus impacting its ability to generate higher yielding loans which could 

adversely impact earnings.

The repeal of federal prohibitions on payment of interest on business demand deposits could increase our interest expense 

and have a material adverse effect on us

All federal prohibitions on the ability of financial institutions to pay interest on business demand deposit accounts were repealed 

as part of the Dodd-Frank Act. As a result, some financial institutions have commenced offering interest on these demand deposits 

to compete for customers. If competitive pressures require us to pay interest on these demand deposits to attract and retain 

business customers, our interest expense would increase and our net interest margin would decrease. This could have a material 

adverse  effect  on  us.  Further,  the  effect  of  the  repeal  of  the  prohibition  could  be  more  significant  in  a  higher  interest  rate 

environment as business customers would have a greater incentive to seek interest on demand deposits.

The Corporation’s accounting estimates and risk management processes rely on analytical and forecasting models

The processes the Corporation uses to estimate its probable loan losses and to measure the fair value of financial instruments, 

as well as the processes used to estimate the effects of changing interest rates and other market measures on the Corporation’s 

financial condition and results of operations, depends upon the use of analytical and forecasting models. These models reflect 

assumptions that may not be accurate, particularly in times of market stress or other unforeseen circumstances. Even if these 

assumptions are adequate, the models may prove to be inadequate or inaccurate because of other flaws in their design or their 

implementation. If the models the Corporation uses for interest rate risk and asset-liability management are inadequate, the 

Corporation may incur increased or unexpected losses upon changes in market interest rates or other market measures. If the 

models the Corporation uses for determining its probable loan losses are inadequate, the allowance for loan losses may not be 

sufficient to support future charge-offs. If the models the Corporation uses to measure the fair value financial instruments are 

inadequate,  the  fair  value  of  such  financial  instruments  may  fluctuate  unexpectedly  or  may  not  accurately  reflect  what  the 

Corporation could realize upon sale or settlement of such financial instruments. Any such failure in the Corporation’s analytical 
or forecasting models could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of 
operations.

The Corporation continually encounters technological change

The  financial  services  industry  is  continually  undergoing  rapid  technological  change  with  frequent  introductions  of  new 
technology driven products and services. The effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions 
to better serve customers and to reduce costs. The Corporation's future success depends, in part, upon its ability to address the 
needs of its customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to 
create  additional  efficiencies  in  the  Corporation's  operations.  Failure  to  successfully  keep  pace  with  technological  change 
affecting the financial services industry could have a material adverse impact on the Corporation's business and, in turn, the 
Corporation's financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation’s controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented

The Corporation’s internal operations are subject to certain risks, including but not limited to, data processing system failures 
and errors, customer or employee fraud and catastrophic failures resulting from terrorist acts or natural disasters. Operational 
risk resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, and systems includes the risk of fraud by employees or 
persons  outside  of  our  company,  the  execution  of  unauthorized  transactions  by  employees,  errors  relating  to  transaction 
processing and systems, and breaches of the internal control system and compliance requirements. This risk of loss also includes 
potential legal actions that could arise as a result of the operational deficiency or as a result of noncompliance with applicable 
regulatory standards.  The Corporation’s internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies 
and procedures are based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances that the 
objectives of the system are met.  Any failure or circumvention of the Corporation’s controls and procedures or failure to comply 
with regulations related to controls and procedures could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial 
condition and results of operations.

The Corporation’s earnings could be adversely impacted by incidences of fraud and compliance failures that are not 
within our direct control

Financial institutions are inherently exposed to fraud risk.  A fraud can be perpetrated by a customer of the Bank, an employee, 
a vendor, or members of the general public. We are most subject to fraud and compliance risk in connection with the origination 
of loans, ACH transactions, ATM transactions and checking transactions. Our largest fraud risk, associated with the origination 
of loans, includes the intentional misstatement of information in property appraisals or other underwriting documentation 
provided to us by third parties. Compliance risk is the risk that loans are not originated in compliance with applicable laws 
and regulations and our standards. There can be no assurance that we can prevent or detect acts of fraud or violation of law or 
our compliance standards by the third parties that we deal with. Repeated incidences of fraud or compliance failures would 
adversely impact the performance of our loan portfolio.

The Corporation's information systems may experience an interruption or breach in security

The Corporation relies heavily on communications and information systems to conduct its business. Any failure, interruption 
or  breach  in  security  of  these  systems  could  result  in  failures  or  disruptions  in  the  Corporation's  customer  relationship 
management, general ledger, deposit, loan and other systems. While the Corporation has policies and procedures designed to 
prevent or limit the effect of the failure, interruption or security breach of its information systems, there can be no assurance 
that any such failures, interruptions or security breaches will not occur or, if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed. 
The occurrence of any failures, interruptions or security breaches of the Corporation's information systems could damage the 
Corporation's reputation, result in a loss of customer business, subject the Corporation to additional regulatory scrutiny, or 
expose the Corporation to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on 
the Corporation's financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation has opened new offices

The Corporation has placed a strategic emphasis on expanding its banking office network. Executing this strategy carries risks 
of slower than anticipated growth in the new offices, which require a significant investment of both financial and personnel 
resources. Lower than expected loan and deposit growth in new offices can decrease anticipated revenues and net income 

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generated by those offices, and opening new offices could result in more additional expenses than anticipated and divert resources 
from current core operations.

the Corporation by its vendors. Such claims may increase in the future as the financial services sector becomes more reliant on 

information technology vendors. The plaintiffs in these actions frequently seek injunctions and substantial damages.

Potential acquisitions may disrupt the Corporation’s business and dilute stockholder value

The Corporation generally seeks merger or acquisition partners that are culturally similar and have experienced management 
and  possess  either  significant  market  presence  or  have  potential  for  improved  profitability  through  financial  management, 
economies of scale or expanded services. Acquiring other banks, businesses, or branches involves various risks commonly 
associated with acquisitions, including, among other things:

(cid:127) 
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(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 

potential exposure to unknown or contingent liabilities of the target company;
exposure to potential asset quality issues of the target company;
potential disruption to the Corporation’s business;
potential diversion of the Corporation’s management’s time and attention;
the possible loss of key employees and customers of the target company;
difficulty in estimating the value of the target company; and
potential changes in banking or tax laws or regulations that may affect the target company.

Acquisitions typically involve the payment of a premium over book and market values, and, therefore, some dilution of the 
Corporation’s tangible book value and net income per common share may occur in connection with any future transaction. 
Furthermore, failure to realize the expected revenue increases, cost savings, increases in geographic or product presence, and/
or other projected benefits from an acquisition could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial 
condition and results of operations.

New lines of business or new products and services may subject the Corporation to additional risks

From time to time, the Corporation may implement new lines of business or offer new products and services within existing 
lines of business. There are substantial risks and uncertainties associated with these efforts, particularly in instances where the 
markets are not fully developed. In developing and marketing new lines of business and/or new products and services the 
Corporation may invest significant time and resources. Initial timetables for the introduction and development of new lines of 
business and/or new products or services may not be achieved and price and profitability targets may not prove feasible. External 
factors, such as compliance with regulations, competitive alternatives, and shifting market preferences, may also impact the 
successful implementation of a new line of business or a new product or service. Furthermore, any new line of business and/or 
new product or service could have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s system of internal controls. 
Failure to successfully manage these risks in the development and implementation of new lines of business or new products or 
services could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Future growth or operating results may require the Corporation to raise additional capital but that capital may not be 
available or it may be dilutive

The Corporation is required by federal and state regulatory authorities to maintain adequate levels of capital to support its 
operations. To the extent the Corporation’s future operating results erode capital or the Corporation elects to expand through 
loan growth or acquisition it may be required to raise capital. The Corporation’s ability to raise capital will depend on conditions 
in  the  capital  markets,  which  are  outside  of  its  control,  and  on  the  Corporation’s  financial  performance. Accordingly,  the 
Corporation cannot be assured of its ability to raise capital when needed or on favorable terms. If the Corporation cannot raise 
additional capital when needed, it will be subject to increased regulatory supervision and the imposition of restrictions on its 
growth and business. These could negatively impact the Corporation’s ability to operate or further expand its operations through 
acquisitions or the establishment of additional branches and may result in increases in operating expenses and reductions in 
revenues that could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation is subject to claims and litigation pertaining to Intellectual Property

Banking and other financial services companies, such as the Corporation, rely on technology companies to provide information 
technology  products  and  services  necessary  to  support  the  Corporations’  day-to-day  operations.  Technology  companies 
frequently enter into litigation based on allegations of patent infringement or other violations of intellectual property rights. In 
addition, patent holding companies seek to monetize patents they have purchased or otherwise obtained. Competitors of the 
Corporation’s vendors, or other individuals or companies, have from time to time claimed to hold intellectual property sold to 

Regardless of the scope or validity of such patents or other intellectual property rights, or the merits of any claims by potential 

or actual litigants, the Corporation may have to engage in protracted litigation. Such litigation is often expensive, time-consuming, 

disruptive to the Corporation’s operations, and distracting to management. If the Corporation is found to infringe upon one or 

more patents or other intellectual property rights, it may be required to pay substantial damages or royalties to a third-party. In 

certain cases, the Corporation may consider entering into licensing agreements for disputed intellectual property, although no 

assurance can be given that such licenses can be obtained on acceptable terms or that litigation will not occur. These licenses 

may also significantly increase the Corporation’s operating expenses. If legal matters related to intellectual property claims 

were resolved against the Corporation or settled, the Corporation could be required to make payments in amounts that could 

have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.

The value of the Corporation’s goodwill and other intangible assets may decline in the future

As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation had $44.4 million of goodwill and other intangible assets. A significant decline in 

the Corporation’s expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in the business climate, slower growth rates or a 

significant and sustained decline in the price of the Corporation’s common stock may necessitate taking charges in the future 

related to the impairment of the Corporation’s goodwill and other intangible assets. If the Corporation were to conclude that a 

future write-down of goodwill and other intangible assets is necessary, the Corporation would record the appropriate charge, 

which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation’s operations rely on certain external vendors

The Corporation relies on certain external vendors to provide products and services necessary to maintain day-to-day operations 

of the Corporation. Accordingly, the Corporation’s operations are exposed to risk that these vendors will not perform in accordance 

with the contracted arrangements under service level agreements. The failure of an external vendor to perform in accordance 

with the contracted arrangements under service level agreements, because of changes in the vendor’s organizational structure, 

financial condition, support for existing products and services or strategic focus or for any other reason, could be disruptive to 

the  Corporation’s  operations,  which  could  have  a  material  adverse  impact  on  the  Corporation’s  business  and,  in  turn,  the 

Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation may be adversely affected by the soundness of other financial institutions

Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty, or other relationships. The Corporation 

has exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and routinely executes transactions with counterparties in the 

financial services industry, including commercial banks, brokers and dealers, investment banks, and other institutional clients. 

Many of these transactions expose the Corporation to credit risk in the event of a default by a counterparty or client. In addition, 

the Corporation’s credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by the Corporation cannot be realized upon or is 

liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the credit or derivative exposure due to the Corporation. Any 

such losses could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation relies on dividends from its subsidiaries for most of its revenue

The Corporation is a separate and distinct legal entity from its subsidiaries. It receives substantially all of its revenue from 

dividends from its subsidiaries. These dividends are the principal source of funds to pay dividends on the Corporation’s common 

stock and interest and principal on the Corporation’s debt. Various federal and state laws and regulations limit the amount of 

dividends that the Bank and Morris Plan may pay to the Corporation. Also, the Corporation’s right to participate in a distribution 

of assets upon a subsidiary’s liquidation or reorganization is subject to the prior claims of the subsidiary’s creditors. In the event 

the Bank is unable to pay dividends to the Corporation, the Corporation may not be able to service debt, pay obligations or pay 

dividends on the Corporation’s common stock. The inability to receive dividends from the Bank could have a material adverse 

effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

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generated by those offices, and opening new offices could result in more additional expenses than anticipated and divert resources 

from current core operations.

the Corporation by its vendors. Such claims may increase in the future as the financial services sector becomes more reliant on 
information technology vendors. The plaintiffs in these actions frequently seek injunctions and substantial damages.

Potential acquisitions may disrupt the Corporation’s business and dilute stockholder value

The Corporation generally seeks merger or acquisition partners that are culturally similar and have experienced management 

and  possess  either  significant  market  presence  or  have  potential  for  improved  profitability  through  financial  management, 

economies of scale or expanded services. Acquiring other banks, businesses, or branches involves various risks commonly 

associated with acquisitions, including, among other things:

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

potential exposure to unknown or contingent liabilities of the target company;

exposure to potential asset quality issues of the target company;

potential disruption to the Corporation’s business;

potential diversion of the Corporation’s management’s time and attention;

the possible loss of key employees and customers of the target company;

difficulty in estimating the value of the target company; and

potential changes in banking or tax laws or regulations that may affect the target company.

Acquisitions typically involve the payment of a premium over book and market values, and, therefore, some dilution of the 

Corporation’s tangible book value and net income per common share may occur in connection with any future transaction. 

Furthermore, failure to realize the expected revenue increases, cost savings, increases in geographic or product presence, and/

or other projected benefits from an acquisition could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial 

condition and results of operations.

New lines of business or new products and services may subject the Corporation to additional risks

From time to time, the Corporation may implement new lines of business or offer new products and services within existing 

lines of business. There are substantial risks and uncertainties associated with these efforts, particularly in instances where the 

markets are not fully developed. In developing and marketing new lines of business and/or new products and services the 

Corporation may invest significant time and resources. Initial timetables for the introduction and development of new lines of 

business and/or new products or services may not be achieved and price and profitability targets may not prove feasible. External 

factors, such as compliance with regulations, competitive alternatives, and shifting market preferences, may also impact the 

successful implementation of a new line of business or a new product or service. Furthermore, any new line of business and/or 

new product or service could have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s system of internal controls. 

Failure to successfully manage these risks in the development and implementation of new lines of business or new products or 

services could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Future growth or operating results may require the Corporation to raise additional capital but that capital may not be 

available or it may be dilutive

The Corporation is required by federal and state regulatory authorities to maintain adequate levels of capital to support its 

operations. To the extent the Corporation’s future operating results erode capital or the Corporation elects to expand through 

loan growth or acquisition it may be required to raise capital. The Corporation’s ability to raise capital will depend on conditions 

in  the  capital  markets,  which  are  outside  of  its  control,  and  on  the  Corporation’s  financial  performance. Accordingly,  the 

Corporation cannot be assured of its ability to raise capital when needed or on favorable terms. If the Corporation cannot raise 

additional capital when needed, it will be subject to increased regulatory supervision and the imposition of restrictions on its 

growth and business. These could negatively impact the Corporation’s ability to operate or further expand its operations through 

acquisitions or the establishment of additional branches and may result in increases in operating expenses and reductions in 

revenues that could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation is subject to claims and litigation pertaining to Intellectual Property

Banking and other financial services companies, such as the Corporation, rely on technology companies to provide information 

technology  products  and  services  necessary  to  support  the  Corporations’  day-to-day  operations.  Technology  companies 

frequently enter into litigation based on allegations of patent infringement or other violations of intellectual property rights. In 

addition, patent holding companies seek to monetize patents they have purchased or otherwise obtained. Competitors of the 

Corporation’s vendors, or other individuals or companies, have from time to time claimed to hold intellectual property sold to 

Regardless of the scope or validity of such patents or other intellectual property rights, or the merits of any claims by potential 
or actual litigants, the Corporation may have to engage in protracted litigation. Such litigation is often expensive, time-consuming, 
disruptive to the Corporation’s operations, and distracting to management. If the Corporation is found to infringe upon one or 
more patents or other intellectual property rights, it may be required to pay substantial damages or royalties to a third-party. In 
certain cases, the Corporation may consider entering into licensing agreements for disputed intellectual property, although no 
assurance can be given that such licenses can be obtained on acceptable terms or that litigation will not occur. These licenses 
may also significantly increase the Corporation’s operating expenses. If legal matters related to intellectual property claims 
were resolved against the Corporation or settled, the Corporation could be required to make payments in amounts that could 
have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.

The value of the Corporation’s goodwill and other intangible assets may decline in the future

As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation had $44.4 million of goodwill and other intangible assets. A significant decline in 
the Corporation’s expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in the business climate, slower growth rates or a 
significant and sustained decline in the price of the Corporation’s common stock may necessitate taking charges in the future 
related to the impairment of the Corporation’s goodwill and other intangible assets. If the Corporation were to conclude that a 
future write-down of goodwill and other intangible assets is necessary, the Corporation would record the appropriate charge, 
which could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation’s operations rely on certain external vendors

The Corporation relies on certain external vendors to provide products and services necessary to maintain day-to-day operations 
of the Corporation. Accordingly, the Corporation’s operations are exposed to risk that these vendors will not perform in accordance 
with the contracted arrangements under service level agreements. The failure of an external vendor to perform in accordance 
with the contracted arrangements under service level agreements, because of changes in the vendor’s organizational structure, 
financial condition, support for existing products and services or strategic focus or for any other reason, could be disruptive to 
the  Corporation’s  operations,  which  could  have  a  material  adverse  impact  on  the  Corporation’s  business  and,  in  turn,  the 
Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation may be adversely affected by the soundness of other financial institutions

Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty, or other relationships. The Corporation 
has exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and routinely executes transactions with counterparties in the 
financial services industry, including commercial banks, brokers and dealers, investment banks, and other institutional clients. 
Many of these transactions expose the Corporation to credit risk in the event of a default by a counterparty or client. In addition, 
the Corporation’s credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by the Corporation cannot be realized upon or is 
liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the credit or derivative exposure due to the Corporation. Any 
such losses could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation relies on dividends from its subsidiaries for most of its revenue

The Corporation is a separate and distinct legal entity from its subsidiaries. It receives substantially all of its revenue from 
dividends from its subsidiaries. These dividends are the principal source of funds to pay dividends on the Corporation’s common 
stock and interest and principal on the Corporation’s debt. Various federal and state laws and regulations limit the amount of 
dividends that the Bank and Morris Plan may pay to the Corporation. Also, the Corporation’s right to participate in a distribution 
of assets upon a subsidiary’s liquidation or reorganization is subject to the prior claims of the subsidiary’s creditors. In the event 
the Bank is unable to pay dividends to the Corporation, the Corporation may not be able to service debt, pay obligations or pay 
dividends on the Corporation’s common stock. The inability to receive dividends from the Bank could have a material adverse 
effect on the Corporation’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Risks Related to the Corporation’s Common Stock

The Corporation may not be able to pay dividends in the future in accordance with past practice
The Corporation has historically paid a semi-annual dividend to common stockholders. The payment of dividends is subject to 
legal and regulatory restrictions. Any payment of dividends in the future will depend, in large part, on the Corporation’s earnings, 
capital requirements, financial condition and other factors considered relevant by the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

The price of the Corporation’s common stock may be volatile, which may result in losses for investors

General market price declines or market volatility in the future could adversely affect the price of the Corporation’s common 
stock. In addition, the following factors may cause the market price for shares of the Corporation’s common stock to fluctuate:

held in fee.

building is held in fee.

(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 
(cid:127) 

announcements of developments related to the Corporation’s business;
fluctuations in the Corporation’s results of operations;
sales or purchases of substantial amounts of the Corporation’s securities in the marketplace;
general conditions in the Corporation’s banking niche or the worldwide economy;
a shortfall or excess in revenues or earnings compared to securities analysts’ expectations;
changes in analysts’ recommendations or projections; and
the Corporation’s announcement of new acquisitions or other projects.

An investment in the Corporation’s common stock is not an insured deposit

The Corporation’s common stock is not a bank deposit and, therefore, is not insured against loss by the Federal Deposit Insurance 
Corporation (FDIC), any other deposit insurance fund or by any other public or private entity. Investment in the Corporation’s 
common stock is inherently risky for the reasons described in this “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this report and is 
subject  to  the  same  market  forces  that  affect  the  price  of  common  stock  in  any  company. As  a  result,  if  you  acquire  the 
Corporation’s common stock, you could lose some or all of your investment.

ITEM 1B. 

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. 

PROPERTIES

The Corporation is located in a four-story office building in downtown Terre Haute, Indiana that was first occupied in June 
1988. It is leased to the Bank. The Bank also owns two other facilities in downtown Terre Haute. One is available for lease and 
the other is a 50,000-square-foot building housing operations and administrative staff and equipment. In addition, the Bank 
holds in fee six other branch buildings. One of the branch buildings is a single-story 36,000-square-foot building which is 
located in a Terre Haute suburban area. Four other branch bank buildings are leased by the Bank. The expiration dates on the 
leases are May 31, 2016, February 14, 2016, May 31, 2015, and December 31, 2019. 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Daviess County include an office in Washington, Indiana. This building is 

held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Clay County include three offices in Brazil, Indiana and an office in Clay 

City, Indiana. All four buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Vermillion County include two offices in Clinton, Indiana and offices in 

Cayuga and Newport, Indiana. All four buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Sullivan County include offices in Sullivan, Dugger, Farmersburg and 

Hymera, Indiana. All four buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Gibson County include an office in Princeton, Indiana. This building is 

held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Greene County include an office in Worthington, Indiana. This building is 

held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Knox County include offices in Sandborn and two in Vincennes, Indiana. 

All three buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Parke County include two offices in Rockville, Indiana and offices in 

Marshall, Montezuma and Rosedale, Indiana. All five buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Putnam County include an office in Greencastle, Indiana. This building is 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Vanderburgh County include an office in Evansville, Indiana. This 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Crawford County include its main office and a drive-up facility in 

Robinson, Illinois and a branch facility in Oblong, Illinois. All three of the buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Franklin County include an office in Benton, Illinois and an office in 

West Frankfort, Illinois. Both buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Jefferson County include an office and a drive-up facility in Mt. Vernon, 

Illinois. Both buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Lawrence County include an office in Lawrenceville, Illinois. This 

building is held in fee.

are held in fee.

Both buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Livingston include three offices in Pontiac, Illinois. All of the buildings 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Marion County include an office and a drive-up facility in Salem, Illinois. 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in McLean County include two offices in Bloomington, Illinois, and an 

office in Gridley, Illinois. These building are all held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Montgomery County include an office in Hillsboro, Illinois. This building 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Wayne County include an office in Fairfield, Illinois. This building is held 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Jasper County include an office in Newton, Illinois. This building is held 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Coles County include two offices in Charleston, Illinois and an office in 

Matoon, Illinois. These buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Clark County include an office in Marshall, Illinois. This building is held 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Champaign County include two offices in Champaign, Illinois, an office in 

Mohomet, Illinois, and two offices in Urbana, Illinois. One of the banking centers in Champaign is held in fee while the land is 

leased. The land lease expires September 6, 2036. One of the banking centers in Champaign is leased and the lease expires on 

December 31, 2017. The banking center in Mohomet is leased and the lease expires on June 30, 2016. One of the banking 

centers in Urbana is held in fee while the other banking center in Urbana is held in fee while the land is leased and the lease 

expires on November 30, 2014.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Vermilion County include five offices in Danville, Illinois, an office in 

Westville, Illinois, and an office in Ridge Farm, Illinois. One of the buildings in Danville is leased and the lease expires on 

December 31, 2018 and the other six buildings are held in fee.

is held in fee.

in fee.

in fee.

in fee.

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Risks Related to the Corporation’s Common Stock

The Corporation may not be able to pay dividends in the future in accordance with past practice

The Corporation has historically paid a semi-annual dividend to common stockholders. The payment of dividends is subject to 

legal and regulatory restrictions. Any payment of dividends in the future will depend, in large part, on the Corporation’s earnings, 

capital requirements, financial condition and other factors considered relevant by the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

The price of the Corporation’s common stock may be volatile, which may result in losses for investors

General market price declines or market volatility in the future could adversely affect the price of the Corporation’s common 

stock. In addition, the following factors may cause the market price for shares of the Corporation’s common stock to fluctuate:

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

(cid:127) 

announcements of developments related to the Corporation’s business;

fluctuations in the Corporation’s results of operations;

sales or purchases of substantial amounts of the Corporation’s securities in the marketplace;

general conditions in the Corporation’s banking niche or the worldwide economy;

a shortfall or excess in revenues or earnings compared to securities analysts’ expectations;

changes in analysts’ recommendations or projections; and

the Corporation’s announcement of new acquisitions or other projects.

An investment in the Corporation’s common stock is not an insured deposit

The Corporation’s common stock is not a bank deposit and, therefore, is not insured against loss by the Federal Deposit Insurance 

Corporation (FDIC), any other deposit insurance fund or by any other public or private entity. Investment in the Corporation’s 

common stock is inherently risky for the reasons described in this “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this report and is 

subject  to  the  same  market  forces  that  affect  the  price  of  common  stock  in  any  company. As  a  result,  if  you  acquire  the 

Corporation’s common stock, you could lose some or all of your investment.

ITEM 1B. 

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. 

PROPERTIES

The Corporation is located in a four-story office building in downtown Terre Haute, Indiana that was first occupied in June 

1988. It is leased to the Bank. The Bank also owns two other facilities in downtown Terre Haute. One is available for lease and 

the other is a 50,000-square-foot building housing operations and administrative staff and equipment. In addition, the Bank 

holds in fee six other branch buildings. One of the branch buildings is a single-story 36,000-square-foot building which is 

located in a Terre Haute suburban area. Four other branch bank buildings are leased by the Bank. The expiration dates on the 

leases are May 31, 2016, February 14, 2016, May 31, 2015, and December 31, 2019. 

held in fee.

held in fee.

held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Clay County include three offices in Brazil, Indiana and an office in Clay 

City, Indiana. All four buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Vermillion County include two offices in Clinton, Indiana and offices in 

Cayuga and Newport, Indiana. All four buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Sullivan County include offices in Sullivan, Dugger, Farmersburg and 

Hymera, Indiana. All four buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Gibson County include an office in Princeton, Indiana. This building is 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Greene County include an office in Worthington, Indiana. This building is 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Knox County include offices in Sandborn and two in Vincennes, Indiana. 

All three buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Parke County include two offices in Rockville, Indiana and offices in 

Marshall, Montezuma and Rosedale, Indiana. All five buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Putnam County include an office in Greencastle, Indiana. This building is 

held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Vanderburgh County include an office in Evansville, Indiana. This 

building is held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Crawford County include its main office and a drive-up facility in 

Robinson, Illinois and a branch facility in Oblong, Illinois. All three of the buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Franklin County include an office in Benton, Illinois and an office in 

West Frankfort, Illinois. Both buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Jefferson County include an office and a drive-up facility in Mt. Vernon, 

Illinois. Both buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Lawrence County include an office in Lawrenceville, Illinois. This 

building is held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Livingston include three offices in Pontiac, Illinois. All of the buildings 

are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Marion County include an office and a drive-up facility in Salem, Illinois. 

Both buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in McLean County include two offices in Bloomington, Illinois, and an 

office in Gridley, Illinois. These building are all held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Montgomery County include an office in Hillsboro, Illinois. This building 

is held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Wayne County include an office in Fairfield, Illinois. This building is held 

in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Jasper County include an office in Newton, Illinois. This building is held 

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Daviess County include an office in Washington, Indiana. This building is 

in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Coles County include two offices in Charleston, Illinois and an office in 

Matoon, Illinois. These buildings are held in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Clark County include an office in Marshall, Illinois. This building is held 

in fee.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Champaign County include two offices in Champaign, Illinois, an office in 
Mohomet, Illinois, and two offices in Urbana, Illinois. One of the banking centers in Champaign is held in fee while the land is 
leased. The land lease expires September 6, 2036. One of the banking centers in Champaign is leased and the lease expires on 
December 31, 2017. The banking center in Mohomet is leased and the lease expires on June 30, 2016. One of the banking 
centers in Urbana is held in fee while the other banking center in Urbana is held in fee while the land is leased and the lease 
expires on November 30, 2014.

Facilities of the Corporation’s banking center in Vermilion County include five offices in Danville, Illinois, an office in 
Westville, Illinois, and an office in Ridge Farm, Illinois. One of the buildings in Danville is leased and the lease expires on 
December 31, 2018 and the other six buildings are held in fee.

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Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Richland County include two offices in Olney, Illinois. One building is 

held in fee and the other building is leased. The expiration date on the lease is March 1, 2015.

The graph below represents the five-year total return of the Corporation’s stock. The five year total return for our stock during 

this time was 2.28%. During this same period, the return on The Russell 2000 Index was 149.69% and the SNL Index of Banks 

$1 - $5 Billion had a return of 32.87%.

The facility of the Corporation’s subsidiary, The Morris Plan Company, includes an office facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. 

The building is leased by The Morris Plan Company. The expiration date on the lease is October 31, 2020.

Facilities of the Corporation’s subsidiary, Forrest Sherer, Inc., include its main office and one satellite office in Terre 

Haute, Indiana. The buildings are held in fee by Forrest Sherer, Inc.

Facilities of the Corporation’s subsidiary, FFB Management Co., Inc., include an office facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. This 

office facility is leased.

ITEM 3. 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

(a) There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Corporation or its subsidiaries is a party, other than 

ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business.

(b) Not applicable.

ITEM 4. 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable

PART II

ITEM 5. 

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 

AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

MARKET AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION

(a) As of March 11, 2014 shareholders owned 13,307,498 shares of the Corporation's common stock. The stock is traded on the 
NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “THFF”. On March 11, 2014, approximately 3,735 shareholders held our 
common stock.

Historically, the Corporation has paid cash dividends semi-annually and currently expects that comparable cash dividends will 
continue to be paid in the future. The following table gives quarterly high and low trade prices and dividends per share during 
each quarter for 2013 and 2012.

Quarter ended

2013

2012

Trade Price

High

Low

Cash
Dividends
Declared

Trade Price

High

Low

Cash
Dividends
Declared

March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31

$
$
$
$

31.97
31.54
34.26
36.86

$
$
$
$

29.24
29.02
30.42
30.47

$

$

  $
$
  $
$

0.48

0.48

36.84
32.23
32.93
32.18

$
$
$
$

30.31
27.09
28.25
28.07

$

$

0.47

0.48

Index

12/31/2008

12/31/2009

12/31/2010

12/31/2011

12/31/2012

12/31/2013

First Financial Corporation

Russell 2000

SNL Bank $1B-$5B

100.00

100.00

100.00

76.57

127.17

71.68

90.88

161.32

81.25

88.66

154.59

74.10

83.27

179.86

91.37

102.28

249.69

132.87

Period Ending

(b) Not applicable.

(c) The Corporation periodically acquires shares of its common stock directly from shareholders in individually negotiated 

transactions. The Corporation has not adopted a formal policy or adopted a formal program for repurchases of shares of its 

common stock. There were no purchases of common stock by the Corporation during the quarter covered by this report. The 

Corporation contributed 35,531 shares of treasury stock to the ESOP in November of 2013. 

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Facilities of the Corporation’s banking centers in Richland County include two offices in Olney, Illinois. One building is 

held in fee and the other building is leased. The expiration date on the lease is March 1, 2015.

The facility of the Corporation’s subsidiary, The Morris Plan Company, includes an office facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. 

The building is leased by The Morris Plan Company. The expiration date on the lease is October 31, 2020.

Facilities of the Corporation’s subsidiary, Forrest Sherer, Inc., include its main office and one satellite office in Terre 

Haute, Indiana. The buildings are held in fee by Forrest Sherer, Inc.

Facilities of the Corporation’s subsidiary, FFB Management Co., Inc., include an office facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. This 

(a) There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Corporation or its subsidiaries is a party, other than 

office facility is leased.

ITEM 3. 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business.

(b) Not applicable.

ITEM 4. 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable

PART II

ITEM 5. 

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 

AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

MARKET AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION

(a) As of March 11, 2014 shareholders owned 13,307,498 shares of the Corporation's common stock. The stock is traded on the 

NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “THFF”. On March 11, 2014, approximately 3,735 shareholders held our 

common stock.

Historically, the Corporation has paid cash dividends semi-annually and currently expects that comparable cash dividends will 

continue to be paid in the future. The following table gives quarterly high and low trade prices and dividends per share during 

each quarter for 2013 and 2012.

Quarter ended

2013

2012

Trade Price

High

Low

Cash

Dividends

Declared

Trade Price

High

Low

Cash

Dividends

Declared

March 31

June 30

September 30

December 31

$

$

$

$

31.97

31.54

34.26

36.86

$

$

$

$

29.24

29.02

30.42

30.47

$

$

  $

  $

$

$

0.48

0.48

36.84

32.23

32.93

32.18

$

$

$

$

30.31

27.09

28.25

28.07

$

$

0.47

0.48

The graph below represents the five-year total return of the Corporation’s stock. The five year total return for our stock during 
this time was 2.28%. During this same period, the return on The Russell 2000 Index was 149.69% and the SNL Index of Banks 
$1 - $5 Billion had a return of 32.87%.

Index

12/31/2008

12/31/2009

12/31/2010

12/31/2011

12/31/2012

12/31/2013

First Financial Corporation

Russell 2000

SNL Bank $1B-$5B

100.00

100.00

100.00

76.57

127.17

71.68

90.88

161.32

81.25

88.66

154.59

74.10

83.27

179.86

91.37

102.28

249.69

132.87

Period Ending

(b) Not applicable.
(c) The Corporation periodically acquires shares of its common stock directly from shareholders in individually negotiated 
transactions. The Corporation has not adopted a formal policy or adopted a formal program for repurchases of shares of its 
common stock. There were no purchases of common stock by the Corporation during the quarter covered by this report. The 
Corporation contributed 35,531 shares of treasury stock to the ESOP in November of 2013. 

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ITEM 6. 

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

FIVE YEAR COMPARISON OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

BALANCE SHEET DATA

Total assets

Securities

Loans, net of unearned fees

Deposits

Borrowings

Shareholders’ equity

INCOME STATEMENT DATA

Interest income

Interest expense

Net interest income

Provision for loan losses

Other income

Other expenses

Net income

PER SHARE DATA:

Net Income

Cash dividends

PERFORMANCE RATIOS:

Net income to average assets

Net income to average shareholders’ equity

Average total capital to average assets

Average shareholders’ equity to average assets

Dividend payout

$

3,018,718

$

2,895,408

$

2,954,061

$

2,451,095

$

2,518,722

914,560

1,791,428

2,458,791

117,880

386,195

116,221

8,961

107,260

7,860

40,455

94,554

31,534

2.37

0.96

691,000

1,851,936

2,276,134

160,256

372,122

122,305

13,393

108,912

8,773

39,547

93,056

32,812

2.48

0.95

666,287

1,893,679

2,274,499

246,449

346,961

560,846

1,640,146

1,903,043

159,899

321,717

587,246

1,631,764

1,789,701

363,173

306,483

116,341

123,582

126,255

17,147

99,194

5,755

33,340

75,187

37,195

2.83

0.94

26,966

96,616

9,200

29,797

77,202

28,044

2.14

0.92

39,261

86,994

11,870

28,532

73,381

22,720

1.73

0.90

1.06%

1.13%

1.49%

1.11%

0.95%

8.35

13.45

12.69

40.58

9.02

13.25

12.55

38.40

10.88

14.57

13.68

33.29

8.73

13.56

12.76

43.08

7.54

13.25

12.56

51.99

Securities valuation and potential impairment. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding 

gains and losses reported separately in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. The Corporation obtains market 

values from a third party on a monthly basis in order to adjust the securities to fair value. Equity securities that do not have readily 

determinable  fair  values  are  carried  at  cost. Additionally,  all  securities  are  required  to  be  evaluated  for  other  than  temporary 

impairment (OTTI). In determining whether a market value decline is other than temporary, management considers the reason for 

the decline, the extent of the decline, the duration of the decline and whether the Corporation intends to sell a security or is more 

likely than not to be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost. If an entity intends to sell or it is more likely 

than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings 

equal to the entire difference between the investment's amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity 

does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before 

recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the 

credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based 

on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings.

Changes in credit ratings, financial condition of underlying debtors, default experience and market liquidity affect the conclusions 

on whether securities are other-than-temporarily impaired. Additional losses may be recorded through earnings for other than 

temporary impairment, should there be an adverse change in the expected cash flows for these investments.

Goodwill. The carrying value of goodwill requires management to use estimates and assumptions about the fair value of the 

reporting unit compared to its book value. An impairment analysis is prepared on an annual basis. Fair values of the reporting 

units are determined by an analysis which considers cash flows streams, profitability and estimated market values of the 

reporting unit. The majority of the Corporation's goodwill is recorded at First Financial Bank, N. A.

Management believes the accounting estimates related to the allowance for loan losses, valuation of investment securities and the 

valuation of goodwill are "critical accounting estimates" because: (1) the estimates are highly susceptible to change from period 

to period because they require management to make assumptions concerning, among other factors, the changes in the types and 

volumes of the portfolios, valuation assumptions, and economic conditions, and (2) the impact of recognizing an impairment or 

loan loss could have a material effect on the Corporation's assets reported on the balance sheet as well as net income.

ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF      

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SUMMARY FOR 2013 

OPERATION

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

COMPARISON OF 2013 TO 2012 

The  Management's  Discussion  and Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations,  as  well  as  disclosures  found 
elsewhere in this report are based upon First Financial Corporation's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared 
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial 
statements requires the Corporation to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, 
and expenses. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination 
of the allowance for loan losses, securities valuation and goodwill. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses represents management's estimate of probable incurred losses in the 
existing loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is increased by the provision for loan losses charged to expense and reduced 
by loans charged off, net of recoveries. The allowance for loan losses is determined based on management's assessment of several 
factors: reviews and evaluations of specific loans, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic and 
nonperforming loans. Loans are considered impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation 
will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. 
When a loan is deemed impaired, impairment is measured by using the fair value of underlying collateral, for loans deemed to be 
collateral dependent, the present value of the future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate stipulated in the loan 
agreement, or the estimated market value of the loan. In measuring the fair value of the collateral, management uses assumptions 
(e.g., discount rate) and methodologies (e.g., comparison to the recent selling price of similar assets) consistent with those that 
would be utilized by unrelated third parties.

Changes in the financial condition of individual borrowers, economic conditions, historical loss experience, or the condition of 
the various markets in which collateral may be sold may affect the required level of the allowance for loan losses and the associated 
provision for loan losses. Should cash flow assumptions or market conditions change, a different amount may be recorded for the 
allowance for loan losses and the associated provision for loan losses.

Net income for 2013 was $31.5 million, or $2.37 per share. This represents a 3.9% decrease in net income and a 4.4% decrease 

in earnings per share, compared to 2012. Return on assets at December 31, 2013 decreased 6.2% to 1.06% compared to 1.13% at 

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

December 31, 2012.

NET INTEREST INCOME

The principal source of the Corporation's earnings is net interest income, which represents the difference between interest earned 

on loans and investments and the interest cost associated with deposits and other sources of funding .Net interest income decreased 

in 2013 to $107.3 million compared to $108.9 million in 2012. Total average interest earning assets increased to $2.73 billion in 

2013 from $2.67 billion in 2012. The tax-equivalent yield on these assets decreased to 4.46% in 2013 from 4.80% in 2012. Total 

average interest-bearing liabilities increased to $2.04 billion in 2013 from $2.02 billion in 2012. The average cost of these interest-

bearing liabilities decreased to 0.44% in 2013 from 0.66% in 2012.

The net interest margin decreased from 4.30% in 2012 to 4.13% in 2013. This decrease is primarily the result of the decreased 

income provided by earning assets. Earning asset yields decreased 34 basis points while the rate on interest-bearing liabilities 

decreased by 22 basis points.

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ITEM 6. 

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

FIVE YEAR COMPARISON OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

BALANCE SHEET DATA

Total assets

Securities

Deposits

Borrowings

Loans, net of unearned fees

Shareholders’ equity

INCOME STATEMENT DATA

Interest income

Interest expense

Net interest income

Provision for loan losses

Other income

Other expenses

Net income

PER SHARE DATA:

Net Income

Cash dividends

PERFORMANCE RATIOS:

Net income to average assets

Net income to average shareholders’ equity

Average total capital to average assets

Average shareholders’ equity to average assets

Dividend payout

OPERATION

$

3,018,718

$

2,895,408

$

2,954,061

$

2,451,095

$

2,518,722

914,560

1,791,428

2,458,791

117,880

386,195

116,221

8,961

107,260

7,860

40,455

94,554

31,534

2.37

0.96

8.35

13.45

12.69

40.58

691,000

1,851,936

2,276,134

160,256

372,122

122,305

13,393

108,912

8,773

39,547

93,056

32,812

2.48

0.95

9.02

13.25

12.55

38.40

666,287

1,893,679

2,274,499

246,449

346,961

560,846

1,640,146

1,903,043

159,899

321,717

587,246

1,631,764

1,789,701

363,173

306,483

116,341

123,582

126,255

17,147

99,194

5,755

33,340

75,187

37,195

2.83

0.94

10.88

14.57

13.68

33.29

26,966

96,616

9,200

29,797

77,202

28,044

2.14

0.92

8.73

13.56

12.76

43.08

39,261

86,994

11,870

28,532

73,381

22,720

1.73

0.90

7.54

13.25

12.56

51.99

1.06%

1.13%

1.49%

1.11%

0.95%

The  Management's  Discussion  and Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations,  as  well  as  disclosures  found 

elsewhere in this report are based upon First Financial Corporation's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared 

in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial 

statements requires the Corporation to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, 

and expenses. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination 

of the allowance for loan losses, securities valuation and goodwill. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses represents management's estimate of probable incurred losses in the 

existing loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is increased by the provision for loan losses charged to expense and reduced 

by loans charged off, net of recoveries. The allowance for loan losses is determined based on management's assessment of several 

factors: reviews and evaluations of specific loans, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic and 

nonperforming loans. Loans are considered impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation 

will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. 

When a loan is deemed impaired, impairment is measured by using the fair value of underlying collateral, for loans deemed to be 

collateral dependent, the present value of the future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate stipulated in the loan 

agreement, or the estimated market value of the loan. In measuring the fair value of the collateral, management uses assumptions 

(e.g., discount rate) and methodologies (e.g., comparison to the recent selling price of similar assets) consistent with those that 

would be utilized by unrelated third parties.

Changes in the financial condition of individual borrowers, economic conditions, historical loss experience, or the condition of 

the various markets in which collateral may be sold may affect the required level of the allowance for loan losses and the associated 

provision for loan losses. Should cash flow assumptions or market conditions change, a different amount may be recorded for the 

allowance for loan losses and the associated provision for loan losses.

Securities valuation and potential impairment. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding 
gains and losses reported separately in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. The Corporation obtains market 
values from a third party on a monthly basis in order to adjust the securities to fair value. Equity securities that do not have readily 
determinable  fair  values  are  carried  at  cost. Additionally,  all  securities  are  required  to  be  evaluated  for  other  than  temporary 
impairment (OTTI). In determining whether a market value decline is other than temporary, management considers the reason for 
the decline, the extent of the decline, the duration of the decline and whether the Corporation intends to sell a security or is more 
likely than not to be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost. If an entity intends to sell or it is more likely 
than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings 
equal to the entire difference between the investment's amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity 
does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before 
recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the 
credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based 
on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings.

Changes in credit ratings, financial condition of underlying debtors, default experience and market liquidity affect the conclusions 
on whether securities are other-than-temporarily impaired. Additional losses may be recorded through earnings for other than 
temporary impairment, should there be an adverse change in the expected cash flows for these investments.

Goodwill. The carrying value of goodwill requires management to use estimates and assumptions about the fair value of the 
reporting unit compared to its book value. An impairment analysis is prepared on an annual basis. Fair values of the reporting 
units are determined by an analysis which considers cash flows streams, profitability and estimated market values of the 
reporting unit. The majority of the Corporation's goodwill is recorded at First Financial Bank, N. A.

Management believes the accounting estimates related to the allowance for loan losses, valuation of investment securities and the 
valuation of goodwill are "critical accounting estimates" because: (1) the estimates are highly susceptible to change from period 
to period because they require management to make assumptions concerning, among other factors, the changes in the types and 
volumes of the portfolios, valuation assumptions, and economic conditions, and (2) the impact of recognizing an impairment or 
loan loss could have a material effect on the Corporation's assets reported on the balance sheet as well as net income.

ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF      

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SUMMARY FOR 2013 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

COMPARISON OF 2013 TO 2012 

Net income for 2013 was $31.5 million, or $2.37 per share. This represents a 3.9% decrease in net income and a 4.4% decrease 
in earnings per share, compared to 2012. Return on assets at December 31, 2013 decreased 6.2% to 1.06% compared to 1.13% at 
December 31, 2012.

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

NET INTEREST INCOME

The principal source of the Corporation's earnings is net interest income, which represents the difference between interest earned 
on loans and investments and the interest cost associated with deposits and other sources of funding .Net interest income decreased 
in 2013 to $107.3 million compared to $108.9 million in 2012. Total average interest earning assets increased to $2.73 billion in 
2013 from $2.67 billion in 2012. The tax-equivalent yield on these assets decreased to 4.46% in 2013 from 4.80% in 2012. Total 
average interest-bearing liabilities increased to $2.04 billion in 2013 from $2.02 billion in 2012. The average cost of these interest-
bearing liabilities decreased to 0.44% in 2013 from 0.66% in 2012.

The net interest margin decreased from 4.30% in 2012 to 4.13% in 2013. This decrease is primarily the result of the decreased 
income provided by earning assets. Earning asset yields decreased 34 basis points while the rate on interest-bearing liabilities 
decreased by 22 basis points.

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The following table sets forth the components of net interest income due to changes in volume and rate. The table information 

5.63%

3.51%

6.57%

0.14%

5.23%

Total interest-earning assets

2,733,926

121,919

4.46% 2,671,833

128,319

4.80% 2,328,320

121,829

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

ASSETS

Interest-earning assets:

Loans (1) (2)

Taxable investment securities

Tax-exempt investments (2)

Federal funds sold

Average
Balance

2013

Interest

Yield/
Rate

Average
Balance

December 31,

2012

Interest

Yield/
Rate

Average
Balance

2011

Interest

Yield/
Rate

$1,807,599

641,383

242,484

42,460

92,207

16,157

13,523

32

5.10% $1,863,014

100,083

5.37% $1,637,471

2.52%

5.58%

0.08%

498,509

243,070

67,240

13,541

14,651

44

2.72%

6.03%

0.07%

460,811

204,921

25,117

92,167

16,161

13,465

36

compares 2013 to 2012 and 2012 to 2011.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Volume

Rate

Total

Volume

Rate

Volume/

Rate

Volume/

Rate

Total

2013 Compared to 2012 Increase

(Decrease) Due to

2012 Compared to 2011 Increase

(Decrease) Due to

Loans (1) (2)

$

(2,977) $

(5,049) $

150

$

(7,876) $

12,695

$

(4,201) $

(579) $

7,915

Interest earned on interest-earning assets:

Taxable investment securities

Tax-exempt investment securities (2)

Interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities:

Federal funds sold

Total interest income

Transaction accounts

Time deposits

Short-term borrowings

Other borrowings

Total interest expense

Net interest income

$

852

$

(7,121) $

(131) $

(6,400) $

16,584

$

(8,978) $

(1,117) $

6,489

3,881

(35)

(17)

215

(761)

(35)

(1,081)

(1,662)

(983)

(1,096)

7

(514)

(1,702)

(36)

(849)

(3,101)

(282)

3

(2)

(63)

191

9

194

331

2,616

(1,128)

(12)

(362)

(2,272)

(62)

(1,736)

(4,432)

1,322

2,507

60

311

637

32

432

(3,644)

(1,113)

(20)

(63)

(4,227)

(68)

(488)

1,412

(4,846)

(298)

(207)

(33)

(13)

(253)

(12)

(44)

(322)

(2,620)

1,187

7

235

(3,843)

(48)

(100)

(3,756)

$

2,514

$

(4,020) $

(462) $

(1,968) $

15,172

$

(4,132) $

(795) $

10,245

(1)For purposes of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding.

(2)Interest income includes the effect of tax equivalent adjustments using a federal tax rate of 35%.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The provision for loan losses charged to expense is based upon credit loss experience and the results of a detailed analysis estimating 

an appropriate and adequate allowance for loan losses. The analysis includes the evaluation of impaired loans as prescribed under 

Accounting Standards Codification (ASC-310), pooled loans as prescribed under ASC 450-10, and economic and other risk factors 

as outlined in various Joint Interagency Statements issued by the bank regulatory agencies. For the year ended December 31, 2013, 

the provision for loan losses was $7.9 million net, a decrease of $913 thousand, or 10.4%, compared to 2012. The 2013 provision 

includes $1.4 million related to a decrease in the FDIC indemnification asset. Pursuant to its accounting policy, the Corporation 

reflects changes in the FDIC indemnification asset related to actual or expected losses in indemnified loans as offsets or additions 

to the provision for loan losses.

Net charge-offs for 2013 were $8.4 million as compared to $8.3 million for 2012 and $9.0 million for 2011. Non-accrual loans 

decreased to $19.8 million at December 31, 2013 from $36.8 million at December 31, 2012. Loans past due 90 days and still on 

accrual decreased to $2.1 million compared to $3.4 million at December 31, 2012.

Non-interest income of $40.5 million increased $1.0 million from the $39.5 million earned in 2012. Increases in electronic banking 

fees, trust fees, deposit fees and insurance income offset reduced income from the sale of mortgage loans. 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

Non-interest expenses increased to $94.6 million for 2013 from $93.1 million for 2012. Much of the increase in expenses was 

related to the increase in occupancy and equipment expenses as the Corporation added 5 locations to banking business.  Salaries 

increased $945 thousand while benefits decreased $2.1 million. The benefits expense decrease of $2.1 million was primarily driven 

by a decrease in pension expense of $3.3 million. The pension plan was frozen for most employees at the end of 2012. Increased 

costs of the 401K plan reduced the benefit of the freezing of the pension plan benefit. 

INCOME TAXES

The Corporation's federal income tax provision was $13.8 million in 2013 and 2012. The overall effective tax rate in 2013 of 

30.4% increased as compared to a 2012 effective rate of 29.6%.

Non-interest earning assets:

Cash and due from banks

Premises and equipment, net

Other assets

Less allowance for loan losses

75,945

48,625

140,227

(22,623)

TOTALS

$2,976,100

LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Transaction accounts

$1,321,848

Time deposits

Short-term borrowings

Other borrowings

579,815

37,968

105,161

Total interest-bearing liabilities:

2,044,792

Non interest-bearing liabilities:

Demand deposits

Other

Shareholders' equity

TOTALS

Net interest earnings

Net yield on interest- earning
assets

479,659

73,963

2,598,414

377,686

$2,976,100

65,445

43,594

138,462

(20,134)

$2,899,200

58,030

34,054

99,861

(22,154)

$2,498,111

1,374

4,512

78

2,997

8,961

0.10% $1,176,403

0.78%

0.21%

2.85%

653,089

50,451

136,281

1,736

6,784

140

4,733

0.15% $ 974,275

1.04%

0.28%

3.47%

616,164

43,040

125,102

1,501

10,626

187

4,833

0.44% 2,016,224

13,393

0.66% 1,758,581

17,147

0.15%

1.72%

0.43%

3.86%

0.98%

439,206

79,894

2,535,324

363,876

$2,899,200

336,038

61,693

2,156,312

341,799

$2,498,111

$ 112,958

$ 114,926

$ 104,682

4.13%

4.30%

4.50%

(1)For purposes of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding.
(2)Interest income includes the effect of tax equivalent adjustments using a federal tax rate of 35%.

NON-INTEREST INCOME

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Average

Balance

2013

Interest

Yield/

Rate

Average

Balance

Yield/

Rate

Average

Balance

2011

Interest

Yield/

Rate

December 31,

2012

Interest

$1,807,599

641,383

242,484

42,460

92,207

16,157

13,523

32

5.10% $1,863,014

100,083

5.37% $1,637,471

2.52%

5.58%

0.08%

498,509

243,070

67,240

13,541

14,651

44

2.72%

6.03%

0.07%

460,811

204,921

25,117

92,167

16,161

13,465

36

5.63%

3.51%

6.57%

0.14%

5.23%

Total interest-earning assets

2,733,926

121,919

4.46% 2,671,833

128,319

4.80% 2,328,320

121,829

TOTALS

$2,976,100

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

ASSETS

Interest-earning assets:

Loans (1) (2)

Taxable investment securities

Tax-exempt investments (2)

Federal funds sold

Non-interest earning assets:

Cash and due from banks

Premises and equipment, net

Other assets

Less allowance for loan losses

LIABILITIES AND

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Time deposits

Short-term borrowings

Other borrowings

Non interest-bearing liabilities:

Demand deposits

Other

Shareholders' equity

TOTALS

Net interest earnings

Net yield on interest- earning

assets

75,945

48,625

140,227

(22,623)

579,815

37,968

105,161

479,659

73,963

2,598,414

377,686

$2,976,100

Transaction accounts

$1,321,848

0.10% $1,176,403

0.15% $ 974,275

Total interest-bearing liabilities:

2,044,792

0.44% 2,016,224

13,393

0.66% 1,758,581

17,147

1,374

4,512

78

2,997

8,961

0.78%

0.21%

2.85%

653,089

50,451

136,281

1,736

6,784

140

4,733

1.04%

0.28%

3.47%

616,164

43,040

125,102

1,501

10,626

187

4,833

0.15%

1.72%

0.43%

3.86%

0.98%

65,445

43,594

138,462

(20,134)

$2,899,200

439,206

79,894

2,535,324

363,876

$2,899,200

58,030

34,054

99,861

(22,154)

$2,498,111

336,038

61,693

2,156,312

341,799

$2,498,111

$ 112,958

$ 114,926

$ 104,682

4.13%

4.30%

4.50%

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - AVERAGE BALANCES AND INTEREST RATES

The following table sets forth the components of net interest income due to changes in volume and rate. The table information 
compares 2013 to 2012 and 2012 to 2011.

2013 Compared to 2012 Increase
(Decrease) Due to

2012 Compared to 2011 Increase
(Decrease) Due to

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Volume

Rate

Interest earned on interest-earning assets:

Volume/
Rate

Total

Volume

Rate

Volume/
Rate

Total

Loans (1) (2)

$

(2,977) $

(5,049) $

150

$

(7,876) $

12,695

$

(4,201) $

(579) $

7,915

Taxable investment securities

Tax-exempt investment securities (2)

Federal funds sold

Total interest income

Interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities:

Transaction accounts

Time deposits

Short-term borrowings

Other borrowings

Total interest expense

Net interest income

3,881

(35)

(17)

(983)

(1,096)

7

(282)

3

(2)

2,616

(1,128)

(12)

1,322

2,507

60

(3,644)

(1,113)

(20)

(298)

(207)

(33)

(2,620)

1,187

7

$

852

$

(7,121) $

(131) $

(6,400) $

16,584

$

(8,978) $

(1,117) $

6,489

215

(761)

(35)

(1,081)

(1,662)

(514)

(1,702)

(36)

(849)

(3,101)

(63)

191

9

194

331

(362)

(2,272)

(62)

(1,736)

(4,432)

311

637

32

432

(63)

(4,227)

(68)

(488)

1,412

(4,846)

(13)

(253)

(12)

(44)

(322)

235

(3,843)

(48)

(100)

(3,756)

$

2,514

$

(4,020) $

(462) $

(1,968) $

15,172

$

(4,132) $

(795) $

10,245

(1)For purposes of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding.
(2)Interest income includes the effect of tax equivalent adjustments using a federal tax rate of 35%.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The provision for loan losses charged to expense is based upon credit loss experience and the results of a detailed analysis estimating 
an appropriate and adequate allowance for loan losses. The analysis includes the evaluation of impaired loans as prescribed under 
Accounting Standards Codification (ASC-310), pooled loans as prescribed under ASC 450-10, and economic and other risk factors 
as outlined in various Joint Interagency Statements issued by the bank regulatory agencies. For the year ended December 31, 2013, 
the provision for loan losses was $7.9 million net, a decrease of $913 thousand, or 10.4%, compared to 2012. The 2013 provision 
includes $1.4 million related to a decrease in the FDIC indemnification asset. Pursuant to its accounting policy, the Corporation 
reflects changes in the FDIC indemnification asset related to actual or expected losses in indemnified loans as offsets or additions 
to the provision for loan losses.

Net charge-offs for 2013 were $8.4 million as compared to $8.3 million for 2012 and $9.0 million for 2011. Non-accrual loans 
decreased to $19.8 million at December 31, 2013 from $36.8 million at December 31, 2012. Loans past due 90 days and still on 
accrual decreased to $2.1 million compared to $3.4 million at December 31, 2012.

(1)For purposes of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding.

(2)Interest income includes the effect of tax equivalent adjustments using a federal tax rate of 35%.

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Non-interest income of $40.5 million increased $1.0 million from the $39.5 million earned in 2012. Increases in electronic banking 
fees, trust fees, deposit fees and insurance income offset reduced income from the sale of mortgage loans. 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

Non-interest expenses increased to $94.6 million for 2013 from $93.1 million for 2012. Much of the increase in expenses was 
related to the increase in occupancy and equipment expenses as the Corporation added 5 locations to banking business.  Salaries 
increased $945 thousand while benefits decreased $2.1 million. The benefits expense decrease of $2.1 million was primarily driven 
by a decrease in pension expense of $3.3 million. The pension plan was frozen for most employees at the end of 2012. Increased 
costs of the 401K plan reduced the benefit of the freezing of the pension plan benefit. 

INCOME TAXES

The Corporation's federal income tax provision was $13.8 million in 2013 and 2012. The overall effective tax rate in 2013 of 
30.4% increased as compared to a 2012 effective rate of 29.6%.

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COMPARISON OF 2012 TO 2011 

Net income for 2012 was $32.8 million or $2.48 per share compared to $37.2 million in 2011 or $2.83 per share. This decrease 
in net income was driven by the increased non-interest expense from the acquisition of Freestar combined with reduced net interest 
margin of 20 basis points from 4.50% to 4.30%.

Net interest income increased $9.7 million in 2012 compared to 2011 as total average interest-earning assets increased. This 
increase was primarily the result of increasing the earning assets with the acquisition of the Freestar bank at the end of 2011. The 
provision for loan losses increased $3.0 million from $5.8 million in 2011 to $8.8 million in 2012. Net non-interest income and 
expense increased $11.7 million from 2011 to 2012. Non-interest expenses increased $17.9 million while non-interest income 
increased $6.2 million. The increase in non-interest income resulted primarily from electronic banking fees and gain on sale of 
mortgage loans. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily salaries and benefits associated with the acquisition of the 
Freestar bank at the end of 2011and an increase in pension expense.
The provision for income taxes decreased $0.6 million from 2011 to 2012 and the effective tax rate increased 1.7% in 2012 from 
2011.

COMPARISON AND DISCUSSION OF 2013 BALANCE SHEET TO 2012 

The Corporation's total assets increased 4.3% or $123.3 million at December 31, 2013, from a year earlier. Available-for-sale 
securities increased $223.6 million at December 31, 2013, from the previous year. Loans, net of unearned income, decreased by 
$60.2 million to $1.79 billion. Deposits increased by $182.7 million while borrowings decreased by $42.4 million. In August 2013, 
the Corporation acquired a number of branch facilities in central and southern Illinois and assumed approximately $189 million 
in customer deposits. Total shareholders' equity increased $14.1 million to $386.2 million at December 31, 2013. Net income was 
partially offset by higher dividends. There were also 35,531 shares from the treasury with a value of $1.22 million that were 
contributed to the ESOP plan in 2013 compared to 49,825 shares with a value of $1.44 million in 2012.
Following is an analysis of the components of the Corporation's balance sheet.

SECURITIES

The Corporation's investment strategy seeks to maximize income from the investment portfolio while using it as a risk management 
tool and ensuring safety of principal and capital. During 2013 the portfolio's balance increased by 32.4%. The average life of the 
portfolio increased from 4.2 years in 2012 to 4.7 years in 2013. The portfolio structure will continue to provide cash flows to be 
reinvested during 2014.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

1 year and less

1 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

Over 10 Years

2013

Total

U.S. government sponsored
entity mortgage-backed
securities and agencies (1)

Collateralized mortgage
obligations (1)

States and political
subdivisions

Corporate obligations

TOTAL

$

127

5.29% $

14,149

5.28% $

38,461

4.93% $ 151,051

5.58% $ 203,788

—

—%

3,475

4.48%

5,780

4.58%

497,486

2.49%

506,741

Loans maturing after one year with:

10,612

—

$

10,739

4.25%

—%

33,389

—

$

51,013

3.84%

—%

83,995

—

$ 128,236

3.59%

—%

66,991

9,044

$ 724,572

3.71%

194,987

—%

9,044

$ 914,560

(1) Distribution of maturities is based on the estimated life of the asset.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

1 year and less

1 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

Over 10 Years

2012

Total

U.S. government sponsored

entity mortgage-backed

securities and agencies (1)

Collateralized mortgage

obligations (1)

States and political

subdivisions

Corporate obligations

Total

Equities

TOTAL

$

1,382

4.78% $

3,261

6.06% $

62,178

4.60% $ 184,872

5.75% $ 251,693

40

—

11,165

12,587

3.70%

1,096

4.87%

11,789

3.94%

220,395

2.92%

233,320

4.13%

—%

4.20%

—%

37,782

—

42,139

3.92%

—%

—%

81,539

—

3.61%

—%

68,999

6,122

3.87%

199,485

—%

6,122

4.11%

155,506

4.03%

480,388

4.11%

690,620

—%

380

—%

380

$

12,587

$

42,139

$ 155,506

$ 480,768

$ 691,000

(1) Distribution of maturities is based on the estimated life of the asset.

Loans outstanding by major category as of December 31 for each of the last five years and the maturities at year end 2013 are 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

LOAN PORTFOLIO

set forth in the following analyses. 

Loan Category

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

TOTAL

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

MATURITY DISTRIBUTION

TOTAL

Residential

Consumer

TOTAL

Fixed interest rates

Variable interest rates

TOTAL

Commercial, financial and agricultural

$

358,025

$

534,143

$

149,970

$ 1,042,138

$ 1,042,138

$ 1,088,144

$ 1,099,324

$

896,107

$

482,377

268,033

496,237

268,507

505,600

289,717

437,576

307,403

870,977

447,379

314,561

$ 1,792,548

$ 1,852,888

$ 1,894,641

$ 1,641,086

$ 1,632,917

Within

One Year

After  One

But Within

Five Years

After Five

Years

Total

482,377

268,033

  $ 1,792,548

  $

  $

172,419

361,724

534,143

$

$

137,976

11,994

149,970

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(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

1 year and less

1 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

Over 10 Years

2012

Total

U.S. government sponsored
entity mortgage-backed
securities and agencies (1)

Collateralized mortgage
obligations (1)

States and political
subdivisions

Corporate obligations

Total

Equities

TOTAL

$

1,382

4.78% $

3,261

6.06% $

62,178

4.60% $ 184,872

5.75% $ 251,693

40

3.70%

1,096

4.87%

11,789

3.94%

220,395

2.92%

233,320

11,165

—

12,587

4.13%

—%

4.20%

—%

37,782

—

42,139

3.92%

—%

81,539

—

3.61%

—%

68,999

6,122

3.87%

199,485

—%

6,122

4.11%

155,506

4.03%

480,388

4.11%

690,620

—%

—%

380

—%

380

$

12,587

$

42,139

$ 155,506

$ 480,768

$ 691,000

(1) Distribution of maturities is based on the estimated life of the asset.

COMPARISON AND DISCUSSION OF 2013 BALANCE SHEET TO 2012 

LOAN PORTFOLIO

Loans outstanding by major category as of December 31 for each of the last five years and the maturities at year end 2013 are 
set forth in the following analyses. 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Loan Category
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
TOTAL

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$ 1,042,138
482,377
268,033
$ 1,792,548

$ 1,088,144
496,237
268,507
$ 1,852,888

$ 1,099,324
505,600
289,717
$ 1,894,641

$

896,107
437,576
307,403
$ 1,641,086

$

870,977
447,379
314,561
$ 1,632,917

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
MATURITY DISTRIBUTION
Commercial, financial and agricultural
TOTAL
Residential
Consumer
TOTAL
Loans maturing after one year with:
Fixed interest rates
Variable interest rates
TOTAL

Within
One Year

After  One
But Within
Five Years

After Five
Years

Total

$

358,025

$

534,143

$

149,970

$ 1,042,138

482,377
268,033
  $ 1,792,548

  $

  $

172,419
361,724
534,143

$

$

137,976
11,994
149,970

COMPARISON OF 2012 TO 2011 

Net income for 2012 was $32.8 million or $2.48 per share compared to $37.2 million in 2011 or $2.83 per share. This decrease 

in net income was driven by the increased non-interest expense from the acquisition of Freestar combined with reduced net interest 

margin of 20 basis points from 4.50% to 4.30%.

Net interest income increased $9.7 million in 2012 compared to 2011 as total average interest-earning assets increased. This 

increase was primarily the result of increasing the earning assets with the acquisition of the Freestar bank at the end of 2011. The 

provision for loan losses increased $3.0 million from $5.8 million in 2011 to $8.8 million in 2012. Net non-interest income and 

expense increased $11.7 million from 2011 to 2012. Non-interest expenses increased $17.9 million while non-interest income 

increased $6.2 million. The increase in non-interest income resulted primarily from electronic banking fees and gain on sale of 

mortgage loans. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily salaries and benefits associated with the acquisition of the 

Freestar bank at the end of 2011and an increase in pension expense.

The provision for income taxes decreased $0.6 million from 2011 to 2012 and the effective tax rate increased 1.7% in 2012 from 

2011.

The Corporation's total assets increased 4.3% or $123.3 million at December 31, 2013, from a year earlier. Available-for-sale 

securities increased $223.6 million at December 31, 2013, from the previous year. Loans, net of unearned income, decreased by 

$60.2 million to $1.79 billion. Deposits increased by $182.7 million while borrowings decreased by $42.4 million. In August 2013, 

the Corporation acquired a number of branch facilities in central and southern Illinois and assumed approximately $189 million 

in customer deposits. Total shareholders' equity increased $14.1 million to $386.2 million at December 31, 2013. Net income was 

partially offset by higher dividends. There were also 35,531 shares from the treasury with a value of $1.22 million that were 

contributed to the ESOP plan in 2013 compared to 49,825 shares with a value of $1.44 million in 2012.

Following is an analysis of the components of the Corporation's balance sheet.

SECURITIES

reinvested during 2014.

The Corporation's investment strategy seeks to maximize income from the investment portfolio while using it as a risk management 

tool and ensuring safety of principal and capital. During 2013 the portfolio's balance increased by 32.4%. The average life of the 

portfolio increased from 4.2 years in 2012 to 4.7 years in 2013. The portfolio structure will continue to provide cash flows to be 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

Balance

Rate

1 year and less

1 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

Over 10 Years

2013

Total

U.S. government sponsored

entity mortgage-backed

securities and agencies (1)

Collateralized mortgage

obligations (1)

States and political

subdivisions

Corporate obligations

TOTAL

—

—

10,612

$

10,739

$

127

5.29% $

14,149

5.28% $

38,461

4.93% $ 151,051

5.58% $ 203,788

—%

3,475

4.48%

5,780

4.58%

497,486

2.49%

506,741

4.25%

—%

33,389

—

$

51,013

3.84%

—%

83,995

—

$ 128,236

3.59%

—%

66,991

9,044

$ 724,572

3.71%

194,987

—%

9,044

$ 914,560

(1) Distribution of maturities is based on the estimated life of the asset.

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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The activity in the Corporation's allowance for loan losses is shown in the following analysis:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Amount of loans outstanding at December 31,

$ 1,792,548

$ 1,852,888

$ 1,894,641

$ 1,641,086

$ 1,632,917

Average amount of loans by year

$ 1,807,599

$ 1,863,014

$ 1,637,471

$ 1,636,254

$ 1,563,274

Allowance for loan losses at beginning of
year

$

21,958

$

19,241

$

22,336

$

19,437

$

16,280

Loans charged off:

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Total loans charged off

Recoveries of loans previously charged off:

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Total recoveries

Net loans charged off

Provision charged to expense *

Balance at end of year

Ratio of net charge-offs during period to
average loans outstanding

4,830

4,942

3,615

13,387

3,149

472

1,401

5,022

8,365

6,475

$

20,068

$

4,176

2,598

3,640

10,414

644

100

1,387

2,131

8,283

11,000

21,958

5,336

2,811

2,969

11,116

938

95

1,108

2,141

8,975

5,880

$

19,241

$

7,099

872

4,503

12,474

2,319

258

1,934

4,511

7,963

2,997

1,881

6,783

11,661

574

523

1,851

2,948

8,713

10,862

22,336

$

11,870

19,437

0.46%

0.44%

0.55%

0.49%

0.56%

* In 2013 the provision charged to expense was increased by $1.4 million for the decrease to the FDIC
indemnification asset. In 2012 and 2011 the provision was reduced with a corresponding increase in the FDIC                      
indemnification asset by $2.2 million and $125 thousand, respectively.

The allowance is maintained at an amount management believes sufficient to absorb probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. 
Monitoring loan quality and maintaining an adequate allowance is an ongoing process overseen by senior management and the 
loan review function. On at least a quarterly basis, a formal analysis of the adequacy of the allowance is prepared and reviewed 
by management and the Board of Directors. This analysis serves as a point in time assessment of the level of the allowance and 
serves as a basis for provisions for loan losses. The loan quality monitoring process includes assigning loan grades and the use of 
a watch list to identify loans of concern.

Included in the $1.8 billion of loans outstanding at December 31, 2013 are $19.4 million of covered loans, those loans acquired 
with the purchase of the First National Bank of Danville from the FDIC that are covered by the loss sharing agreement.

Also included are loans acquired on December 30, 2011 in the Freestar acquisition. The acquired portfolio includes purchased 
credit impaired loans with a contractual balance due of $10.8 million and a fair value of $9.2 million. 

The analysis of the allowance for loan losses includes the allocation of specific amounts of the allowance to individual impaired 
loans, generally based on an analysis of the collateral securing those loans. Portions of the allowance are also allocated to loan 
portfolios, based upon a variety of factors including historical loss experience, trends in the type and volume of the loan portfolios, 
trends in delinquent and non-performing loans, and economic trends affecting our market. These components are added together 
and compared to the balance of our allowance at the evaluation date. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans 
declined to 1.12% at year end 2013 compared to 1.19% at year end 2012. The Corporation’s unallocated allowance position of 
$2.4 million at December 31, 2013 has increased from $1.7 million at December 31, 2012 and $505 thousand at December 31, 
2011. The calculation of historical losses used in the allowance computation weights the most recent year's net charge off activity 
more heavily, and the increase in the unallocated portion of the allowance reflects management's uncertainty about whether the 
more modest levels of net charge offs in the recent years, particularly in the commercial segment of the portfolio, are sustainable 
and representative of the risk in the loan portfolio. As a result, the unallocated portion of the allowance has increased as compared 
to prior years.  Non-performing loans of $37.3 million at December 31, 2013 decreased significantly from $59.8 million at December 
31

31, 2012 due in large part to the resolution of certain larger commercial credits while aggregate net charge-offs remained stable 

totaling $8.4 million in 2013 compared to $8.3 million if 2012. Management believes the allowance for loan losses balance at 

year end 2013, including the unallocated portion, is reasonable based on their analysis of specific loans and the credit trends 

reflected within the loan portfolio. The table below presents the allocation of the allowance to the loan portfolios at year-end.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Years Ended December 31,

TOTAL ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

$

20,068

$

21,958

$

19,241

$

22,336

$

19,437

$

12,450

$

10,987

$

12,119

$

12,809

$

12,218

1,585

3,650

2,383

5,426

3,879

1,666

2,728

3,889

505

2,873

4,551

2,103

1,546

5,032

641

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Unallocated

NONPERFORMING LOANS

Management monitors the components and status of nonperforming loans as a part of the evaluation procedures used in determining 

the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. It is the Corporation's policy to discontinue the accrual of interest on loans where, 

in management's opinion, serious doubt exists as to collectability. The amounts shown below represent non-accrual loans, loans 

which have been restructured to provide for a reduction or deferral of interest or principal because of deterioration in the financial 

condition of the borrower and those loans which are past due more than 90 days where the Corporation continues to accrue interest. 

In 2013 restructured loans decreased primarily due to the sale of one large commercial credit. Additional information regarding 

restructured loans is available in the footnotes to the financial statements. Some restructured loans are also on non-accrual and 

are only included in the total of restructured loans.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Non-accrual loans

Restructured loans

Accruing loans past due over 90 days

$

$

19,779

$

36,794

$

38,102

$

38,517

$

35,953

17,301

2,073

21,285

3,362

17,337

2,047

17,094

3,185

39,153

$

61,441

$

57,486

$

58,796

$

90

8,218

44,261

The ratio of the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans was 51% at December 31, 2013, compared to 

36% in 2012. The ratio of nonperforming loans excluding covered loans was 56% at December 31, 2013 and 42% at December 31, 

2012. There were no covered loans included in restructured loans in 2013 and $2.4 million of covered loans included in restructured 

loans in 2012. The following loan categories comprise significant components of the nonperforming loans at December 31, 2013 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

2013

2012

and 2012:

Non-accrual loans:

Commercial loans

Residential loans

Consumer loans

Past due 90 days or more:

Commercial loans

Residential loans

Consumer loans

$

$

$

$

13,424

5,195

1,160

19,779

712

1,181

180

2,073

68% $

26%

6%

100% $

34% $

57%

9%

100% $

21,900

13,201

1,693

36,794

1,481

1,750

131

3,362

60%

36%

4%

100%

44%

52%

4%

100%

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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The activity in the Corporation's allowance for loan losses is shown in the following analysis:

31, 2012 due in large part to the resolution of certain larger commercial credits while aggregate net charge-offs remained stable 
totaling $8.4 million in 2013 compared to $8.3 million if 2012. Management believes the allowance for loan losses balance at 
year end 2013, including the unallocated portion, is reasonable based on their analysis of specific loans and the credit trends 
reflected within the loan portfolio. The table below presents the allocation of the allowance to the loan portfolios at year-end.

2012

2010

2009

12,218
1,546
5,032
641
19,437

Years Ended December 31,
2011

10,987
5,426
3,879
1,666
21,958

$

$

12,119
2,728
3,889
505
19,241

$

$

12,809
2,873
4,551
2,103
22,336

$

$

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
TOTAL ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

2013

12,450
1,585
3,650
2,383
20,068

$

$

$

$

NONPERFORMING LOANS

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Amount of loans outstanding at December 31,

$ 1,792,548

$ 1,852,888

$ 1,894,641

$ 1,641,086

$ 1,632,917

Average amount of loans by year

$ 1,807,599

$ 1,863,014

$ 1,637,471

$ 1,636,254

$ 1,563,274

Allowance for loan losses at beginning of

$

21,958

$

19,241

$

22,336

$

19,437

$

16,280

year

Loans charged off:

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Total loans charged off

Recoveries of loans previously charged off:

Total recoveries

Net loans charged off

Provision charged to expense *

Balance at end of year

Ratio of net charge-offs during period to

average loans outstanding

4,830

4,942

3,615

13,387

3,149

472

1,401

5,022

8,365

6,475

4,176

2,598

3,640

10,414

644

100

1,387

2,131

8,283

11,000

21,958

5,336

2,811

2,969

11,116

938

95

1,108

2,141

8,975

5,880

7,099

872

4,503

12,474

2,319

258

1,934

4,511

7,963

2,997

1,881

6,783

11,661

574

523

1,851

2,948

8,713

$

20,068

$

$

19,241

$

10,862

22,336

$

11,870

19,437

0.46%

0.44%

0.55%

0.49%

0.56%

* In 2013 the provision charged to expense was increased by $1.4 million for the decrease to the FDIC

indemnification asset. In 2012 and 2011 the provision was reduced with a corresponding increase in the FDIC                      

indemnification asset by $2.2 million and $125 thousand, respectively.

The allowance is maintained at an amount management believes sufficient to absorb probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. 

Monitoring loan quality and maintaining an adequate allowance is an ongoing process overseen by senior management and the 

loan review function. On at least a quarterly basis, a formal analysis of the adequacy of the allowance is prepared and reviewed 

by management and the Board of Directors. This analysis serves as a point in time assessment of the level of the allowance and 

serves as a basis for provisions for loan losses. The loan quality monitoring process includes assigning loan grades and the use of 

a watch list to identify loans of concern.

Included in the $1.8 billion of loans outstanding at December 31, 2013 are $19.4 million of covered loans, those loans acquired 

with the purchase of the First National Bank of Danville from the FDIC that are covered by the loss sharing agreement.

Also included are loans acquired on December 30, 2011 in the Freestar acquisition. The acquired portfolio includes purchased 

credit impaired loans with a contractual balance due of $10.8 million and a fair value of $9.2 million. 

The analysis of the allowance for loan losses includes the allocation of specific amounts of the allowance to individual impaired 

loans, generally based on an analysis of the collateral securing those loans. Portions of the allowance are also allocated to loan 

portfolios, based upon a variety of factors including historical loss experience, trends in the type and volume of the loan portfolios, 

trends in delinquent and non-performing loans, and economic trends affecting our market. These components are added together 

and compared to the balance of our allowance at the evaluation date. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans 

declined to 1.12% at year end 2013 compared to 1.19% at year end 2012. The Corporation’s unallocated allowance position of 

$2.4 million at December 31, 2013 has increased from $1.7 million at December 31, 2012 and $505 thousand at December 31, 

2011. The calculation of historical losses used in the allowance computation weights the most recent year's net charge off activity 

more heavily, and the increase in the unallocated portion of the allowance reflects management's uncertainty about whether the 

more modest levels of net charge offs in the recent years, particularly in the commercial segment of the portfolio, are sustainable 

and representative of the risk in the loan portfolio. As a result, the unallocated portion of the allowance has increased as compared 

to prior years.  Non-performing loans of $37.3 million at December 31, 2013 decreased significantly from $59.8 million at December 

Management monitors the components and status of nonperforming loans as a part of the evaluation procedures used in determining 
the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. It is the Corporation's policy to discontinue the accrual of interest on loans where, 
in management's opinion, serious doubt exists as to collectability. The amounts shown below represent non-accrual loans, loans 
which have been restructured to provide for a reduction or deferral of interest or principal because of deterioration in the financial 
condition of the borrower and those loans which are past due more than 90 days where the Corporation continues to accrue interest. 
In 2013 restructured loans decreased primarily due to the sale of one large commercial credit. Additional information regarding 
restructured loans is available in the footnotes to the financial statements. Some restructured loans are also on non-accrual and 
are only included in the total of restructured loans.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Non-accrual loans
Restructured loans
Accruing loans past due over 90 days

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$

$

19,779
17,301
2,073
39,153

$

$

36,794
21,285
3,362
61,441

$

$

38,102
17,337
2,047
57,486

$

$

38,517
17,094
3,185
58,796

$

$

35,953
90
8,218
44,261

The ratio of the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans was 51% at December 31, 2013, compared to 
36% in 2012. The ratio of nonperforming loans excluding covered loans was 56% at December 31, 2013 and 42% at December 31, 
2012. There were no covered loans included in restructured loans in 2013 and $2.4 million of covered loans included in restructured 
loans in 2012. The following loan categories comprise significant components of the nonperforming loans at December 31, 2013 
and 2012:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Non-accrual loans:
Commercial loans
Residential loans
Consumer loans

Past due 90 days or more:
Commercial loans
Residential loans
Consumer loans

2013

2012

$

$

$

$

13,424
5,195
1,160
19,779

712
1,181
180
2,073

68% $
26%
6%
100% $

34% $
57%
9%
100% $

21,900
13,201
1,693
36,794

1,481
1,750
131
3,362

60%
36%
4%
100%

44%
52%
4%
100%

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CAPITAL RESOURCES

Bank regulatory agencies have established capital adequacy standards which are used extensively in their monitoring and control 

of the industry. These standards relate capital to level of risk by assigning different weightings to assets and certain off-balance-

sheet activity. As shown in the footnote to the consolidated financial statements ("Regulatory Matters"), the Corporation's capital 

exceeds the requirements to be considered well capitalized at December 31, 2013.

First Financial Corporation's objective continues to be to maintain adequate capital to merit the confidence of its customers and 

shareholders. To warrant this confidence, the Corporation's management maintains a capital position which they believe is sufficient 

to absorb unforeseen financial shocks without unnecessarily restricting dividends to its shareholders. The Corporation's dividend 

payout ratio for 2013 and 2012 was 40.6% and 38.4%, respectively. The Corporation expects to continue its policy of paying 

regular cash dividends, subject to future earnings and regulatory restrictions and capital requirements.

INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY AND LIQUIDITY

First Financial Corporation has established risk measures, limits and policy guidelines for managing interest rate risk and liquidity. 

Responsibility for management of these functions resides with the Asset/Liability Committee. The primary goal of the Asset/

Liability Committee is to maximize net interest income within the interest rate risk limits approved by the Board of Directors.

Interest Rate Risk: Management considers interest rate risk to be the Corporation's most significant market risk. Interest rate risk 

is the exposure to changes in net interest income as a result of changes in interest rates. Consistency in the Corporation's net interest 

income is largely dependent on the effective management of this risk. The Asset/Liability position is measured using sophisticated 

risk management tools, including earnings simulation and market value of equity sensitivity analysis. These tools allow management 

to quantify and monitor both short-and long-term exposure to interest rate risk. Simulation modeling measures the effects of 

changes in interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve and the effects of embedded options on net interest income. This 

measure projects earnings in the various environments over the next three years. It is important to note that measures of interest 

rate risk have limitations and are dependent on various assumptions. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, 

the model cannot precisely predict the impact of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income. Actual results will differ from 

simulated results due to timing, frequency and amount of interest rate changes as well as overall market conditions. The Committee 

has performed a thorough analysis of these assumptions and believes them to be valid and theoretically sound. These assumptions 

are continuously monitored for behavioral changes.

The Corporation from time to time utilizes derivatives to manage interest rate risk. Management continuously evaluates the merits 

of such interest rate risk products but does not anticipate the use of such products to become a major part of the Corporation's risk 

management strategy.

The table below shows the Corporation's estimated sensitivity profile as of December 31, 2013. The change in interest rates assumes 

a parallel shift in interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points. Given a 100 basis point increase in rates, net interest income would 

increase 2.29% over the next 12 months and increase 5.17% over the following 12 months. Given a 100 basis point decrease in 

rates, net interest income would decrease 0.82% over the next 12 months and decrease 2.43% over the following 12 months. These 

estimates assume all rate changes occur overnight and management takes no action as a result of this change.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Non-accrual loans:
Commercial loans
Residential loans
Consumer loans

Past due 90 days or more:
Commercial loans
Residential loans
Consumer loans

Covered Loans  (also included above)

2013

2012

$

$

$

$

799
275
—
1,074

459
121
—
580

74% $
26%
—%
100% $

79% $
21%
—%
100% $

4,114
217
—
4,331

539
91
—
630

95%
5%
—%
100%

86%
14%
—%
100%

Management considers the present allowance to be appropriate and adequate to cover probable incurred losses inherent in the loan 
portfolio based on the current economic environment. However,  future economic changes  cannot be predicted. Deteriorating 
economic conditions could result in an increase in the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio and an increase in the potential for 
loan losses.

DEPOSITS

The information below presents the average amount of deposits and rates paid on those deposits for 2013, 2012 and 2011.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

2013

2012

2011

Non-interest-bearing demand
deposits

Interest-bearing demand deposits

Savings deposits

Time deposits: $100,000 or more

Other time deposits

TOTAL

$

479,659

  $

439,206

  $

336,038

541,235

780,613

169,567

410,248

0.12%

0.09%

0.90%

0.73%

439,368

737,035

183,635

469,454

0.19%

0.13%

1.12%

1.01%

361,533

612,742

181,380

434,784

0.17%

0.15%

1.58%

1.79%

$ 2,381,322

  $ 2,268,698

  $ 1,926,477

The maturities of certificates of deposit of $100 thousand or more outstanding at December 31, 2013, are summarized as 
follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
3 months or less
Over 3 through 6 months
Over 6 through 12 months
Over 12 months
TOTAL

OTHER BORROWINGS

$ 34,756
23,655
48,672
72,095
$ 179,178

Basis Point

Interest Rate Change

Down 200

Down 100

Up 100

Up 200

Percentage Change in Net Interest Income

12 months

24 months

36 months

-1.44%

-0.82%

2.29%

2.07%

-4.20%

-2.43%

5.17%

7.42%

-6.09%

-3.60%

8.39%

13.79%

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank decreased to $58.3 million in 2013 compared to $119.7 million in 2012. The FHLB 
advances acquired in the acquisition had a fair value of $16.6 million. Other borrowings acquired totaled $6.2 million in trust 
preferred securities that were included in the assumption of liabilities of PNB Holding Co, the parent company of Freestar Bank. 
These securities were called at the end of 2012. The Asset/Liability Committee reviews these investments and funding sources 
and considers the related strategies on a monthly basis. See Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity below for more information.

Typical rate shock analysis does not reflect management's ability to react and thereby reduce the effects of rate changes, and 

represents a worst-case scenario.

Liquidity Risk Liquidity is measured by the bank's ability to raise funds to meet the obligations of its customers, including deposit 

withdrawals and credit needs. This is accomplished primarily by maintaining sufficient liquid assets in the form of investment 

securities and core deposits. The Corporation has $10.7 million of investments that mature throughout the coming 12 months. The 

Corporation  also  anticipates  $114.5  million  of  principal  payments  from  mortgage-backed  securities.  Given  the  current  rate 

environment, the Corporation anticipates $8.9 million in securities to be called within the next 12 months.

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Covered Loans  (also included above)

2013

2012

$

$

$

$

799

275

—

1,074

459

121

—

580

74% $

4,114

100% $

4,331

26%

—%

79% $

21%

—%

100% $

217

—

539

91

—

630

95%

5%

—%

100%

86%

14%

—%

100%

Management considers the present allowance to be appropriate and adequate to cover probable incurred losses inherent in the loan 

portfolio based on the current economic environment. However,  future economic changes  cannot be predicted. Deteriorating 

economic conditions could result in an increase in the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio and an increase in the potential for 

The information below presents the average amount of deposits and rates paid on those deposits for 2013, 2012 and 2011.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

2013

2012

2011

$

479,659

  $

439,206

  $

336,038

541,235

780,613

169,567

410,248

0.12%

0.09%

0.90%

0.73%

439,368

737,035

183,635

469,454

0.19%

0.13%

1.12%

1.01%

361,533

612,742

181,380

434,784

0.17%

0.15%

1.58%

1.79%

$ 2,381,322

  $ 2,268,698

  $ 1,926,477

The maturities of certificates of deposit of $100 thousand or more outstanding at December 31, 2013, are summarized as 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Non-accrual loans:

Commercial loans

Residential loans

Consumer loans

Past due 90 days or more:

Commercial loans

Residential loans

Consumer loans

loan losses.

DEPOSITS

Non-interest-bearing demand

deposits

Interest-bearing demand deposits

Savings deposits

Time deposits: $100,000 or more

Other time deposits

TOTAL

follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

3 months or less

Over 3 through 6 months

Over 6 through 12 months

Over 12 months

TOTAL

OTHER BORROWINGS

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank decreased to $58.3 million in 2013 compared to $119.7 million in 2012. The FHLB 

advances acquired in the acquisition had a fair value of $16.6 million. Other borrowings acquired totaled $6.2 million in trust 

preferred securities that were included in the assumption of liabilities of PNB Holding Co, the parent company of Freestar Bank. 

These securities were called at the end of 2012. The Asset/Liability Committee reviews these investments and funding sources 

and considers the related strategies on a monthly basis. See Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity below for more information.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

Bank regulatory agencies have established capital adequacy standards which are used extensively in their monitoring and control 
of the industry. These standards relate capital to level of risk by assigning different weightings to assets and certain off-balance-
sheet activity. As shown in the footnote to the consolidated financial statements ("Regulatory Matters"), the Corporation's capital 
exceeds the requirements to be considered well capitalized at December 31, 2013.

First Financial Corporation's objective continues to be to maintain adequate capital to merit the confidence of its customers and 
shareholders. To warrant this confidence, the Corporation's management maintains a capital position which they believe is sufficient 
to absorb unforeseen financial shocks without unnecessarily restricting dividends to its shareholders. The Corporation's dividend 
payout ratio for 2013 and 2012 was 40.6% and 38.4%, respectively. The Corporation expects to continue its policy of paying 
regular cash dividends, subject to future earnings and regulatory restrictions and capital requirements.

INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY AND LIQUIDITY

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

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

The Corporation from time to time utilizes derivatives to manage interest rate risk. Management continuously evaluates the merits 
of such interest rate risk products but does not anticipate the use of such products to become a major part of the Corporation's risk 
management strategy.

The table below shows the Corporation's estimated sensitivity profile as of December 31, 2013. The change in interest rates assumes 
a parallel shift in interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points. Given a 100 basis point increase in rates, net interest income would 
increase 2.29% over the next 12 months and increase 5.17% over the following 12 months. Given a 100 basis point decrease in 
rates, net interest income would decrease 0.82% over the next 12 months and decrease 2.43% over the following 12 months. These 
estimates assume all rate changes occur overnight and management takes no action as a result of this change.

$ 34,756

23,655

48,672

72,095

$ 179,178

Basis Point
Interest Rate Change
Down 200
Down 100
Up 100
Up 200

Percentage Change in Net Interest Income
36 months
24 months
12 months

-1.44%
-0.82%
2.29%
2.07%

-4.20%
-2.43%
5.17%
7.42%

-6.09%
-3.60%
8.39%
13.79%

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

Liquidity Risk Liquidity is measured by the bank's ability to raise funds to meet the obligations of its customers, including deposit 
withdrawals and credit needs. This is accomplished primarily by maintaining sufficient liquid assets in the form of investment 
securities and core deposits. The Corporation has $10.7 million of investments that mature throughout the coming 12 months. The 
Corporation  also  anticipates  $114.5  million  of  principal  payments  from  mortgage-backed  securities.  Given  the  current  rate 
environment, the Corporation anticipates $8.9 million in securities to be called within the next 12 months.

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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET 
ARRANGEMENTS

ITEM 8. 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The Corporation has various financial obligations, including contractual obligations and commitments that may require future 
cash payments.

The management of First Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") has prepared and is responsible for the preparation and accuracy 

of the consolidated financial statements and related financial information included in the Annual Report.

The  management  of  the  Corporation  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial 

reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Corporation's internal control 

over  financial  reporting  is  designed  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.  The 

Corporation's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance 

of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Corporation; 

(ii)  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of  financial  statements  in 

accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Corporation are being made 

only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Corporation; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance 

regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Corporation's assets that could have 

a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. Also, 

projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 

of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the Corporation's system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, in relation 

to criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting as described in "Internal Control—Integrated Framework," issued 

by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO)  in  1992.  Based  on  this  assessment, 

management concluded that, as of December 31, 2013, its system of internal control over financial reporting is effective and meets 

the criteria of the "Internal Control—Integrated Framework."

Crowe Horwath LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the Corporation's 2013 and 2102 consolidated 

financial statements included in this Annual report and the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 

31, 2103, and has issued a report dated March 14, 2014.

Contractual Obligations: The following table presents, as of December 31, 2013, significant fixed and determinable contractual 
obligations to third parties by payment date. Further discussion of the nature of each obligation is included in the referenced note 
to the consolidated financial statements.

Payments Due in

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Deposits without a stated maturity

Consumer certificates of deposit

Short-term borrowings

Other borrowings

Note
Reference

One year
or less

One year to
Three Years Five Years

Three to

Over Five
Years

Total

  $ 1,899,670

$

— $

— $

— $ 1,899,670

332,553

59,592

45,297

11

12

171,319

—

12,520

54,046

1,203

559,121

—

471

—

—

59,592

58,288

The Corporation has obligations under its pension, supplemental executive retirement plan and post-retirement medical benefits 
plan as described in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements.

The Corporation has lease obligations on certain branch properties and equipment as described in Note 8 to the consolidated 
financial statements.

Commitments: The following table details the amount and expected maturities of significant commitments as of December 31, 
2013. Further discussion of these commitments is included in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commitments to extend credit:
Unused loan commitments
Commercial letters of credit

Total
Amount
Committed

One year
or less

Over One
Year

$

375,470
7,642

$

180,526
5,746

$

194,944
1,896

Commitments to extend credit, including loan commitments, standby and commercial letters of credit do not necessarily represent 
future cash requirements, in that these commitments often expire without being drawn upon.

OUTLOOK

The Corporation's primary market is west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois. The market is primarily driven by the retail, 
higher education and health care industries. Typically, this market does not expand or contract at rates that are experienced by 
both the state and national economies. It is not anticipated that labor conditions will improve dramatically in 2014, although a 
gradual  improvement  in  both  the  labor  markets  and  retail  sales  is  anticipated. The  Corporation  anticipates  moderate  growth 
opportunities in 2014.

ITEM 7A. 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information contained under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations — Market Risk” on page 34 of this Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item.

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ITEM 8. 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of First Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") has prepared and is responsible for the preparation and accuracy 
of the consolidated financial statements and related financial information included in the Annual Report.

The  management  of  the  Corporation  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Corporation's internal control 
over  financial  reporting  is  designed  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.  The 
Corporation's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance 
of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Corporation; 
(ii)  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of  financial  statements  in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Corporation are being made 
only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Corporation; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance 
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Corporation's assets that could have 
a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the Corporation's system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, in relation 
to criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting as described in "Internal Control—Integrated Framework," issued 
by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO)  in  1992.  Based  on  this  assessment, 
management concluded that, as of December 31, 2013, its system of internal control over financial reporting is effective and meets 
the criteria of the "Internal Control—Integrated Framework."

Crowe Horwath LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the Corporation's 2013 and 2102 consolidated 
financial statements included in this Annual report and the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 
31, 2103, and has issued a report dated March 14, 2014.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET 

The Corporation has various financial obligations, including contractual obligations and commitments that may require future 

ARRANGEMENTS

cash payments.

Contractual Obligations: The following table presents, as of December 31, 2013, significant fixed and determinable contractual 

obligations to third parties by payment date. Further discussion of the nature of each obligation is included in the referenced note 

to the consolidated financial statements.

Note

One year

One year to

Three to

Over Five

Payments Due in

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Reference

or less

Three Years Five Years

Years

Total

Deposits without a stated maturity

  $ 1,899,670

$

— $

— $

— $ 1,899,670

Consumer certificates of deposit

Short-term borrowings

Other borrowings

332,553

59,592

45,297

11

12

171,319

—

12,520

54,046

1,203

559,121

—

471

—

—

59,592

58,288

The Corporation has obligations under its pension, supplemental executive retirement plan and post-retirement medical benefits 

plan as described in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements.

The Corporation has lease obligations on certain branch properties and equipment as described in Note 8 to the consolidated 

financial statements.

Commitments: The following table details the amount and expected maturities of significant commitments as of December 31, 

2013. Further discussion of these commitments is included in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements.

Total

Amount

One year

Over One

Committed

or less

Year

$

375,470

$

180,526

$

194,944

7,642

5,746

1,896

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commitments to extend credit:

Unused loan commitments

Commercial letters of credit

OUTLOOK

Commitments to extend credit, including loan commitments, standby and commercial letters of credit do not necessarily represent 

future cash requirements, in that these commitments often expire without being drawn upon.

The Corporation's primary market is west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois. The market is primarily driven by the retail, 

higher education and health care industries. Typically, this market does not expand or contract at rates that are experienced by 

both the state and national economies. It is not anticipated that labor conditions will improve dramatically in 2014, although a 

gradual  improvement  in  both  the  labor  markets  and  retail  sales  is  anticipated. The  Corporation  anticipates  moderate  growth 

opportunities in 2014.

ITEM 7A. 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information contained under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 

Operations — Market Risk” on page 34 of this Form 10-K is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of First Financial Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Financial Corporation as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 
and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for 
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013. We also have audited First Financial Corporation's internal control 
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in 1992 in Internal Control—Integrated Framework 
issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO).  First  Financial  Corporation's 
management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and 
for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's 
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and 
an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 
are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material 
respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures 
in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating 
the  overall  financial  statement  presentation.  Our  audit  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  included  obtaining  an 
understanding  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  assessing  the  risk  that  a  material  weakness  exists,  and  testing  and 
evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing 
such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for 
our opinions.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain 
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 
of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable 
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that 
could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position 
of First Financial Corporation as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of 
the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United 
States of America. Also in our opinion First Financial Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control 
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in 1992 in Internal Control —Integrated Framework 
issued by the COSO.

Crowe Horwath LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
March 14, 2014

Loans, net of allowance of $20,068 in 2013 and $21,958 in 2012

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks

Federal funds sold

Securities available-for-sale

Restricted Stock

Accrued interest receivable

Premises and equipment, net

Bank-owned life insurance

Goodwill

Other intangible assets

Other real estate owned

FDIC Indemnification Asset

Other assets

TOTAL ASSETS

Deposits:

Non-interest-bearing

Interest-bearing:

Short-term borrowings

Other borrowings

Other liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Shareholders’ equity

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Certificates of deposit of $100 or more

Other interest-bearing deposits

Common stock, $.125 stated value per share;

Authorized shares-40,000,000

Issued shares-14,516,113 in 2013 and 14,490,609 in 2012

Outstanding shares-13,343,029 in 2013 and 13,287,348 in 2012

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Less: Treasury shares at cost-1,173,084 in 2013 and 1,203,261 in 2012

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

See accompanying notes. 

December 31,

2013

2012

$

71,033

$

4,276

914,560

87,230

20,800

691,000

1,771,360

1,829,978

21,057

11,554

51,449

79,035

39,489

4,935

5,291

1,055

43,624

21,292

12,024

47,308

77,295

37,612

3,893

7,722

2,632

56,622

$ 3,018,718

$ 2,895,408

$

506,815

$

465,954

179,177

1,772,799

2,458,791

59,592

58,288

55,852

213,610

1,596,570

2,276,134

40,551

119,705

86,896

2,632,523

2,523,286

1,811

71,074

357,083

(13,969)

(29,804)

386,195

1,808

69,989

338,342

(7,472)

(30,545)

372,122

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$ 3,018,718

$ 2,895,408

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of First Financial Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Financial Corporation as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 

and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for 

each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013. We also have audited First Financial Corporation's internal control 

over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in 1992 in Internal Control—Integrated Framework 

issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO).  First  Financial  Corporation's 

management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and 

for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's 

Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and 

an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 

Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 

are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material 

respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures 

in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating 

the  overall  financial  statement  presentation.  Our  audit  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  included  obtaining  an 

understanding  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  assessing  the  risk  that  a  material  weakness  exists,  and  testing  and 

evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing 

such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for 

our opinions.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain 

to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 

of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 

statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 

being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable 

assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that 

could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. Also, 

projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 

of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position 

of First Financial Corporation as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of 

the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United 

States of America. Also in our opinion First Financial Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control 

over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in 1992 in Internal Control —Integrated Framework 

issued by the COSO.

Crowe Horwath LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana

March 14, 2014

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
Federal funds sold
Securities available-for-sale
Loans, net of allowance of $20,068 in 2013 and $21,958 in 2012
Restricted Stock
Accrued interest receivable
Premises and equipment, net
Bank-owned life insurance
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Other real estate owned
FDIC Indemnification Asset
Other assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing
Interest-bearing:
Certificates of deposit of $100 or more
Other interest-bearing deposits

Short-term borrowings
Other borrowings
Other liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, $.125 stated value per share;
Authorized shares-40,000,000
Issued shares-14,516,113 in 2013 and 14,490,609 in 2012
Outstanding shares-13,343,029 in 2013 and 13,287,348 in 2012
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Less: Treasury shares at cost-1,173,084 in 2013 and 1,203,261 in 2012
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

See accompanying notes. 

December 31,

2013

2012

$

71,033
4,276
914,560
1,771,360
21,057
11,554
51,449
79,035
39,489
4,935
5,291
1,055
43,624
$ 3,018,718

$

87,230
20,800
691,000
1,829,978
21,292
12,024
47,308
77,295
37,612
3,893
7,722
2,632
56,622
$ 2,895,408

$

506,815

$

465,954

179,177
1,772,799
2,458,791
59,592
58,288
55,852
2,632,523

213,610
1,596,570
2,276,134
40,551
119,705
86,896
2,523,286

1,811
71,074
357,083
(13,969)
(29,804)
386,195
$ 3,018,718

1,808
69,989
338,342
(7,472)
(30,545)
372,122
$ 2,895,408

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:
Loans, including related fees
Securities:
Taxable
Tax-exempt
Other
TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Other borrowings
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
NET INTEREST INCOME
Net Provision for loan losses
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Trust and financial services
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
Other service charges and fees
Securities gain, net
Other-than-temporary loss
Total impairment loss
Loss recognized in other comprehensive income
   Net impairment loss recognized in earnings
Insurance commissions
Gain on sale of mortgage loans
Other
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
Salaries and employee benefits
Occupancy expense
Equipment expense
Federal Deposit Insurance
Other
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Provision for income taxes
NET INCOME
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Change in unrealized gains/losses on securities, net of reclassifications and taxes
Change in funded status of post-retirement benefits, net of taxes
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
BASIC AND DILUTED
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)

See accompanying notes.

2013

2011

Years Ended December 31,
2012

Common

Additional

Comprehensive

Treasury

Accumulated

Other

1,806

69,328

(10,494)

(31,809)

Retained

Earnings

37,195

(12,384)

318,130

32,812

(12,600)

338,342

31,534

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(12,793)

—

—

384

—

—

—

486

175

—

—

—

770

315

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

2

—

—

—

—

3

—

—

(1,125)

1,174

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

3,022

(6,497)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,264

(162)

903

—

37,195

(1,125)

1,558

(12,384)

346,961

32,812

3,022

488

1,439

(12,600)

31,534

(6,497)

611

1,218

(12,793)

1,808

69,989

(7,472)

(30,545)

372,122

$

1,811

$

71,074

$

357,083

$

(13,969) $

(29,804) $

386,195

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Contribution of 46,250 shares to ESOP

Cash Dividends, $.94 per share

Balance, December 31, 2011

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, net

Contribution of 49,825 shares to ESOP

Cash Dividends, $.95 per share

Balance, December 31, 2012

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, net

Contribution of 35,531 shares to ESOP

Cash Dividends, $.96 per share

Balance, December 31, 2013

See accompanying notes.

$

91,242

$

99,196

$

91,392

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Stock

Capital

Income/(Loss)

Stock

Total

Balance, January 1, 2011

$

1,806

$

68,944

$

293,319

$

(9,369) $

(32,983) $

321,717

16,157
7,046
1,776
116,221

5,886
78
2,997
8,961
107,260
7,860
99,400

6,035
10,162
11,081
423

—
—
—
7,750
3,052
1,952
40,455

55,097
6,102
6,348
2,052
24,955
94,554
45,301
13,767
31,534

(17,066)
10,569
25,037

2.37
13,310

$

$

$

$

13,542
7,246
2,321
122,305

8,520
140
4,733
13,393
108,912
8,773
100,139

5,804
9,742
9,710
886

(11)
—
(11)
7,422
4,590
1,404
39,547

56,211
5,746
5,489
1,949
23,661
93,056
46,630
13,818
32,812

691
2,331
35,834

2.48
13,240

$

$

16,161
6,779
2,009
116,341

12,127
187
4,833
17,147
99,194
5,755
93,439

4,544
8,995
8,289
6

(110)
—
(110)
7,347
1,957
2,312
33,340

45,362
4,777
4,352
1,804
18,892
75,187
51,592
14,397
37,195

8,857
(9,982)
36,070

2.83
13,163

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Balance, January 1, 2011

Common

Additional

Stock

Capital

Retained

Earnings

$

1,806

$

68,944

$

293,319

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive

Income/(Loss)
$

(9,369) $

Treasury

Stock

Total

(32,983) $

321,717

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Contribution of 46,250 shares to ESOP

Cash Dividends, $.94 per share

Balance, December 31, 2011

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, net

Contribution of 49,825 shares to ESOP

Cash Dividends, $.95 per share

Balance, December 31, 2012

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, net

Contribution of 35,531 shares to ESOP

Cash Dividends, $.96 per share

Balance, December 31, 2013

See accompanying notes.

—

—

—

—

—

—

384

—

1,806

69,328

—

—

2

—

—

—

—

486

175

—

1,808

69,989

—

—

3

—

—

—

—

770

315

—

37,195

—

—

(12,384)

318,130

32,812

—

—

—

(12,600)

338,342

31,534

—

—

—

(12,793)

—

(1,125)

—

—

—

—

1,174

—

(10,494)

(31,809)

—

3,022

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,264

—

37,195

(1,125)

1,558

(12,384)

346,961

32,812

3,022

488

1,439

(12,600)

(7,472)

(30,545)

372,122

—

(6,497)

—

—

—

—

—

(162)

903

—

31,534

(6,497)

611

1,218

(12,793)

$

1,811

$

71,074

$

357,083

$

(13,969) $

(29,804) $

386,195

TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

116,221

122,305

116,341

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:

Loans, including related fees

Securities:

Taxable

Tax-exempt

Other

INTEREST EXPENSE:

Deposits

Short-term borrowings

Other borrowings

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net Provision for loan losses

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

Trust and financial services

Service charges and fees on deposit accounts

Other service charges and fees

Securities gain, net

Other-than-temporary loss

Total impairment loss

Loss recognized in other comprehensive income

   Net impairment loss recognized in earnings

Insurance commissions

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

Other

TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:

Salaries and employee benefits

Occupancy expense

Equipment expense

Federal Deposit Insurance

Other

TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

Provision for income taxes

NET INCOME

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Years Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

91,242

$

99,196

$

91,392

16,157

7,046

1,776

13,542

7,246

2,321

16,161

6,779

2,009

12,127

187

4,833

17,147

99,194

5,755

93,439

4,544

8,995

8,289

6

(110)

—

(110)

7,347

1,957

2,312

33,340

45,362

4,777

4,352

1,804

18,892

75,187

51,592

14,397

37,195

8,857

(9,982)

36,070

2.83

13,163

5,886

78

2,997

8,961

107,260

7,860

99,400

6,035

10,162

11,081

423

—

—

—

7,750

3,052

1,952

40,455

55,097

6,102

6,348

2,052

24,955

94,554

45,301

13,767

31,534

8,520

140

4,733

13,393

108,912

8,773

100,139

5,804

9,742

9,710

886

(11)

—

(11)

7,422

4,590

1,404

39,547

56,211

5,746

5,489

1,949

23,661

93,056

46,630

13,818

32,812

691

2,331

35,834

2.48

13,240

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

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

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

BASIC AND DILUTED

See accompanying notes.

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)

(17,066)

10,569

25,037

2.37

13,310

$

$

$

$

$

$

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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR

$

71,033

$

87,230

$

134,280

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW AND NONCASH

$

$

9,375

13,822

$

$

13,837

12,638

$

$

17,358

16,565

INFORMATION:

Cash paid for the year for:

Interest

Income Taxes

See accompanying notes.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net Income

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

Years Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

31,534

$

32,812

$

37,195

Net (accretion) amortization on securities

Provision for loan losses

Securities impairment loss recognized in earnings

Securities (gains) losses

Depreciation and amortization

Provision for deferred income taxes

Net change in accrued interest receivable

Contribution of shares to ESOP

Stock compensation expense

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

Loss on sales of other real estate

Origination of loans held for sale

Proceeds from loans held for sale

Other, net

NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Sales of securities available-for-sale

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

Purchases of securities available-for-sale

Loans made to customers, net of payments

Net change in federal funds sold

Purchase of bank owned life insurance

Redemption of bank owned life insurance

Redemption of restricted stock

Purchase of restricted stock

Purchase of customer list

Cash received (disbursed) from acquisitions

Sale of other real estate

Additions to premises and equipment

NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Net change in deposits

Net change in other short-term borrowings

Dividends paid

Purchases of treasury stock

Proceeds from other borrowings

Repayments on other borrowings

NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR

2,712

7,860

—
(423)
5,482
(39)
470

1,218

773
(3,052)
182
(112,483)
121,092

7,371

62,697

5,110

158,317
(417,997)
41,643

16,524

—

—

250
(15)
—

177,610

4,714
(2,522)
(16,366)

(7,544)
19,041
(12,766)
(162)
135,000
(196,097)
(62,528)
(16,197)
87,230

3,492

8,773

11
(886)
5,105
(143)
923

1,439

488
(4,590)
69
(167,303)
167,227

7,160

54,577

25,812

142,475
(194,475)
29,619
(9,075)
(1,551)
9,180

1,185
(186)
(114)
—

4,285
(10,945)
(3,790)

149
(59,471)
(12,425)
—

—
(26,090)
(97,837)
(47,050)
134,280

274

5,755

110
(6)
3,897

624

500

1,558

—
(1,957)
370
(83,938)
86,601
(7,739)
43,244

25

139,179
(134,770)
(22,074)
1,044
(4,500)
—

4,952

—

—

14,849

4,573
(1,476)
1,802

10,202

36,746
(12,231)
—

—
(3,994)
30,723

75,769

58,511

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$

71,033

$

87,230

$

134,280

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW AND NONCASH
INFORMATION:

Cash paid for the year for:

Interest

Income Taxes

See accompanying notes.

$

$

9,375

13,822

$

$

13,837

12,638

$

$

17,358

16,565

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

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net Income

Net (accretion) amortization on securities

Provision for loan losses

Securities impairment loss recognized in earnings

Securities (gains) losses

Depreciation and amortization

Provision for deferred income taxes

Net change in accrued interest receivable

Contribution of shares to ESOP

Stock compensation expense

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

Loss on sales of other real estate

Origination of loans held for sale

Proceeds from loans held for sale

Other, net

NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Sales of securities available-for-sale

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

Purchases of securities available-for-sale

Loans made to customers, net of payments

Net change in federal funds sold

Purchase of bank owned life insurance

Redemption of bank owned life insurance

Redemption of restricted stock

Purchase of restricted stock

Purchase of customer list

Cash received (disbursed) from acquisitions

Sale of other real estate

Additions to premises and equipment

NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Net change in deposits

Net change in other short-term borrowings

Dividends paid

Purchases of treasury stock

Proceeds from other borrowings

Repayments on other borrowings

NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR

Years Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

31,534

$

32,812

$

37,195

2,712

7,860

—

(423)

5,482

(39)

470

1,218

773

(3,052)

182

3,492

8,773

11

(886)

5,105

(143)

923

1,439

488

(4,590)

69

(112,483)

(167,303)

(83,938)

121,092

167,227

7,371

62,697

7,160

54,577

5,110

158,317

25,812

142,475

25

139,179

(417,997)

(194,475)

(134,770)

41,643

16,524

—

—

250

(15)

—

177,610

4,714

(2,522)

(16,366)

(7,544)

19,041

(12,766)

(162)

135,000

(196,097)

(62,528)

(16,197)

87,230

29,619

(9,075)

(1,551)

9,180

1,185

(186)

(114)

—

4,285

(10,945)

(3,790)

149

(59,471)

(12,425)

—

—

(26,090)

(97,837)

(47,050)

134,280

274

5,755

110

(6)

3,897

624

500

1,558

—

(1,957)

370

86,601

(7,739)

43,244

(22,074)

1,044

(4,500)

4,952

—

—

—

14,849

4,573

(1,476)

1,802

10,202

36,746

(12,231)

—

—

(3,994)

30,723

75,769

58,511

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losses on sales are based on the amortized cost of the security sold. Management evaluates securities for other-than temporary 

impairment  (OTTI)  at  least  on  a  quarterly  basis,  and  more  frequently  when  economic  or  market  conditions  warrant  such  an 

1.  BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

evaluation.

BUSINESS

Organization: The consolidated financial statements of First Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (the Corporation) include 
the parent company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, First Financial Bank, N.A. headquartered in Vigo County, Indiana, The 
Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute (Morris Plan), Forrest Sherer Inc., a full-line insurance agency headquartered in Terre Haute, 
Indiana, and FFB Risk Management Co., Inc., a captive insurance subsidiary headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inter-company 
transactions and balances have been eliminated.

First  Financial  Bank  also  has  two  investment  subsidiaries,  Portfolio  Management  Specialists A  (Specialists A)  and  Portfolio 
Management Specialists B (Specialists B), which were established to hold and manage certain assets as part of a strategy to better 
manage  various  income  streams  and  provide  opportunities  for  capital  creation  as  needed.  Specialists A  and  Specialists  B 
subsequently entered into a limited partnership agreement, Global Portfolio Limited Partners. Portfolio Management Specialists 
B also owns First Financial Real Estate, LLC. At December 31, 2013, $700.3 million of securities and loans were owned by these 
subsidiaries. Specialists A, Specialists B, Global Portfolio Limited Partners and First Financial Real Estate LLC are included in 
the consolidated financial statements.

The Corporation, which is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana, offers a wide variety of financial services including commercial, 
mortgage and consumer lending, lease financing, trust account services and depositor services through its four subsidiaries. The 
Corporation's primary source of revenue is derived from loans to customers, primarily middle-income individuals, and investment 
activities.

The Corporation operates 73 branches in west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois. First Financial Bank is the largest bank in 
Vigo County. It operates 11 full-service banking branches within the county; one in Daviess County, Indiana.; four in Clay County, 
Indiana; one in Gibson County, Indiana.; one in Greene County, Indiana; three in Knox County, Indiana; five in Parke County, 
Indiana; one in Putnam County, Indiana; four in Sullivan County, Indiana; one in Vanderburgh County, Indiana,; four in Vermillion 
County, Indiana; five in Champaign County, Illinois; one in Clark County, Illinois; three in Coles County, Illinois; three in Crawford 
County, Illinois; two in Franklin County, Illinois; one in Jasper County, Illinois; two in Jefferson County, Illinois; one in Lawrence 
County, Illinois; three in Livingston County, Illinois; two in Marion County, Illinois; three in McLean County, Illinois; one in 
Montgomery County, Illinois; two in Richland County, Illinois; seven in Vermilion County, Illinois; and one in Wayne County, 
Illinois. It also has a main office in downtown Terre Haute and an operations center/office building in southern Terre Haute.

Regulatory Agencies: First Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company and as such is regulated by various banking 
agencies. The holding company is regulated by the Seventh District of the Federal Reserve System. The national bank subsidiary 
is regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The state bank subsidiary is jointly regulated by the state banking 
organization and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. FFB Risk Management Company is regulated by the State of Nevada 
Division of Insurance.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management 
makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported 
in the financial statements and disclosures provided, and actual results could differ. The allowance for loan losses, goodwill, 
carrying value of intangible assets, loan servicing rights, other-than-temporary securities impairment and the fair values of financial 
instruments are particularly subject to change.

Cash Flows: Cash and cash equivalents include cash and demand deposits with other financial institutions. Net cash flows are 
reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings. Non-cash transactions include loans transferred 
to other real estate of $2.5 million, $7.1 million and $3.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively.

disclosures.

Securities: The Corporation classifies all securities as "available for sale." Securities are classified as available for sale when they 
might be sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized holdings gains and losses, net 
of taxes, reported in other comprehensive income within shareholders' equity.

Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Premiums and discounts are amortized on the level yield 
method without anticipating prepayments. Mortgage-backed securities are amortized over the expected life. Realized gains and 
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Loans: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future until maturity or pay-off are reported 

at the principal balance outstanding, net of unearned interest, purchase premiums and discounts, deferred loan fees and costs, and 

allowance for loan losses. Loans held for sale are reported at the lower of cost or market, on an aggregate basis. Interest income 

is accrued on the unpaid principal balance and includes amortization of net deferred loan fees and costs over the loan term without 

anticipating prepayments. The recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable and net deferred loan fees and 

costs. Interest income is not reported when full loan repayment is in doubt, typically when the loan is impaired or payments are 

significantly past due. Past-due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan.

All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on non-accrual is reversed against interest income. Interest received on such 

loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to 

accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably 

assured. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged-off if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. 

The above policies are consistent for all segments of loans.

Certain Purchased Loans: The Corporation purchases individual loans and groups of loans, some of which have shown evidence 

of credit deterioration since origination. These purchased loans are recorded at the amount paid, such that there is no carryover of 

the seller's allowance for loan losses. After acquisition, losses are recognized by an increase in the allowance for loan losses. Such 

purchased loans are accounted for individually. The Corporation estimates the amount and timing of expected cash flows for each 

purchased loan, and the expected cash flows in excess of amount paid are recorded as interest income over the remaining life of 

the loan (accretable yield). The excess of the loan's contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows is not recorded 

(nonaccretable difference).

Over the life of the loan, expected cash flows continue to be estimated. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the 

carrying amount, a provision for loan loss is recorded. If the present value of expected cash flows is greater than the carrying 

amount, it is recognized as part of future interest income.

Concentration of Credit Risk: Most of the Corporation's business activity is with customers located within west central Indiana 

and east central Illinois. Therefore, the Corporation's exposure to credit risk is significantly affected by changes in the economy 

of this area. A major economic downturn in this area would have a negative effect on the Corporation's loan portfolio.

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses. Loan 

losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent 

recoveries,  if  any,  are  credited  to  the  allowance.  Management  estimates  the  allowance  balance  required  using  past  loan  loss 

experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, 

economic conditions and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is 

available for any loan that, in management's judgment, should be charged off. The allowance consists of specific and general 

components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired. The general component covers 

non-classified loans as well as non-impaired classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors.

A loan is impaired when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Loans for which the terms have been modified, and 

for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired. 

Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of similar nature such as residential mortgages and consumer loans, and 

on an individual basis for other loans. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, 

at the present value of estimated future cash flows, using the loan's existing rate, or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is 

expected solely from the collateral. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer and residential real 

estate  loans,  are  collectively  evaluated  for  impairment  and,  accordingly,  they  are  not  separately  identified  for  impairment 

The general component covers non-classified loans as well as non-impaired classified loans and is based on historical loss experience 

adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is based on the actual loss history experienced over the most recent 

four years, using a weighted average which places more emphasis on the more current years within the loss history window. This 

actual loss experience is supplemented with other current factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These 

current factors include consideration of the following: levels of and trends in delinquent, classified, and impaired loans; levels of 

and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; national and local economic trends and conditions; changes in lending policies and 

procedures; trends in volume and terms of loans; experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; 

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1.  BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

BUSINESS

Organization: The consolidated financial statements of First Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (the Corporation) include 

the parent company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, First Financial Bank, N.A. headquartered in Vigo County, Indiana, The 

Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute (Morris Plan), Forrest Sherer Inc., a full-line insurance agency headquartered in Terre Haute, 

Indiana, and FFB Risk Management Co., Inc., a captive insurance subsidiary headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inter-company 

transactions and balances have been eliminated.

First  Financial  Bank  also  has  two  investment  subsidiaries,  Portfolio  Management  Specialists A  (Specialists A)  and  Portfolio 

Management Specialists B (Specialists B), which were established to hold and manage certain assets as part of a strategy to better 

manage  various  income  streams  and  provide  opportunities  for  capital  creation  as  needed.  Specialists A  and  Specialists  B 

subsequently entered into a limited partnership agreement, Global Portfolio Limited Partners. Portfolio Management Specialists 

B also owns First Financial Real Estate, LLC. At December 31, 2013, $700.3 million of securities and loans were owned by these 

subsidiaries. Specialists A, Specialists B, Global Portfolio Limited Partners and First Financial Real Estate LLC are included in 

the consolidated financial statements.

The Corporation, which is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana, offers a wide variety of financial services including commercial, 

mortgage and consumer lending, lease financing, trust account services and depositor services through its four subsidiaries. The 

Corporation's primary source of revenue is derived from loans to customers, primarily middle-income individuals, and investment 

activities.

The Corporation operates 73 branches in west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois. First Financial Bank is the largest bank in 

Vigo County. It operates 11 full-service banking branches within the county; one in Daviess County, Indiana.; four in Clay County, 

Indiana; one in Gibson County, Indiana.; one in Greene County, Indiana; three in Knox County, Indiana; five in Parke County, 

Indiana; one in Putnam County, Indiana; four in Sullivan County, Indiana; one in Vanderburgh County, Indiana,; four in Vermillion 

County, Indiana; five in Champaign County, Illinois; one in Clark County, Illinois; three in Coles County, Illinois; three in Crawford 

County, Illinois; two in Franklin County, Illinois; one in Jasper County, Illinois; two in Jefferson County, Illinois; one in Lawrence 

County, Illinois; three in Livingston County, Illinois; two in Marion County, Illinois; three in McLean County, Illinois; one in 

Montgomery County, Illinois; two in Richland County, Illinois; seven in Vermilion County, Illinois; and one in Wayne County, 

Illinois. It also has a main office in downtown Terre Haute and an operations center/office building in southern Terre Haute.

Regulatory Agencies: First Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company and as such is regulated by various banking 

agencies. The holding company is regulated by the Seventh District of the Federal Reserve System. The national bank subsidiary 

is regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The state bank subsidiary is jointly regulated by the state banking 

organization and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. FFB Risk Management Company is regulated by the State of Nevada 

Division of Insurance.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management 

makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported 

in the financial statements and disclosures provided, and actual results could differ. The allowance for loan losses, goodwill, 

carrying value of intangible assets, loan servicing rights, other-than-temporary securities impairment and the fair values of financial 

instruments are particularly subject to change.

Cash Flows: Cash and cash equivalents include cash and demand deposits with other financial institutions. Net cash flows are 

reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings. Non-cash transactions include loans transferred 

to other real estate of $2.5 million, $7.1 million and $3.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively.

Securities: The Corporation classifies all securities as "available for sale." Securities are classified as available for sale when they 

might be sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized holdings gains and losses, net 

of taxes, reported in other comprehensive income within shareholders' equity.

Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Premiums and discounts are amortized on the level yield 

method without anticipating prepayments. Mortgage-backed securities are amortized over the expected life. Realized gains and 

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losses on sales are based on the amortized cost of the security sold. Management evaluates securities for other-than temporary 
impairment  (OTTI)  at  least  on  a  quarterly  basis,  and  more  frequently  when  economic  or  market  conditions  warrant  such  an 
evaluation.

Loans: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future until maturity or pay-off are reported 
at the principal balance outstanding, net of unearned interest, purchase premiums and discounts, deferred loan fees and costs, and 
allowance for loan losses. Loans held for sale are reported at the lower of cost or market, on an aggregate basis. Interest income 
is accrued on the unpaid principal balance and includes amortization of net deferred loan fees and costs over the loan term without 
anticipating prepayments. The recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable and net deferred loan fees and 
costs. Interest income is not reported when full loan repayment is in doubt, typically when the loan is impaired or payments are 
significantly past due. Past-due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan.

All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on non-accrual is reversed against interest income. Interest received on such 
loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to 
accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably 
assured. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged-off if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. 
The above policies are consistent for all segments of loans.

Certain Purchased Loans: The Corporation purchases individual loans and groups of loans, some of which have shown evidence 
of credit deterioration since origination. These purchased loans are recorded at the amount paid, such that there is no carryover of 
the seller's allowance for loan losses. After acquisition, losses are recognized by an increase in the allowance for loan losses. Such 
purchased loans are accounted for individually. The Corporation estimates the amount and timing of expected cash flows for each 
purchased loan, and the expected cash flows in excess of amount paid are recorded as interest income over the remaining life of 
the loan (accretable yield). The excess of the loan's contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows is not recorded 
(nonaccretable difference).

Over the life of the loan, expected cash flows continue to be estimated. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the 
carrying amount, a provision for loan loss is recorded. If the present value of expected cash flows is greater than the carrying 
amount, it is recognized as part of future interest income.

Concentration of Credit Risk: Most of the Corporation's business activity is with customers located within west central Indiana 
and east central Illinois. Therefore, the Corporation's exposure to credit risk is significantly affected by changes in the economy 
of this area. A major economic downturn in this area would have a negative effect on the Corporation's loan portfolio.

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses. Loan 
losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent 
recoveries,  if  any,  are  credited  to  the  allowance.  Management  estimates  the  allowance  balance  required  using  past  loan  loss 
experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, 
economic conditions and other factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is 
available for any loan that, in management's judgment, should be charged off. The allowance consists of specific and general 
components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired. The general component covers 
non-classified loans as well as non-impaired classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors.

A loan is impaired when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Loans for which the terms have been modified, and 
for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, are considered troubled debt restructurings and classified as impaired. 
Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of similar nature such as residential mortgages and consumer loans, and 
on an individual basis for other loans. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, 
at the present value of estimated future cash flows, using the loan's existing rate, or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is 
expected solely from the collateral. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer and residential real 
estate  loans,  are  collectively  evaluated  for  impairment  and,  accordingly,  they  are  not  separately  identified  for  impairment 
disclosures.

The general component covers non-classified loans as well as non-impaired classified loans and is based on historical loss experience 
adjusted for current factors. The historical loss experience is based on the actual loss history experienced over the most recent 
four years, using a weighted average which places more emphasis on the more current years within the loss history window. This 
actual loss experience is supplemented with other current factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These 
current factors include consideration of the following: levels of and trends in delinquent, classified, and impaired loans; levels of 
and trends in charge-offs and recoveries; national and local economic trends and conditions; changes in lending policies and 
procedures; trends in volume and terms of loans; experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; 
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credit concentrations; value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans; and other external factors such as competition 
and legal and regulatory requirements. The following portfolio segments have been identified: commercial loans, residential loans 
and consumer loans. A characteristic of the commercial loan segment is that the loans are for business purchases. A characteristic 
of the residential loan segment is that the loans are secured by residential properties. A characteristic of the consumer loan segment 
is that the loans are for automobiles and other consumer purchases. Local economic conditions, including elevated unemployment 
rates, resulted in higher consumer loan delinquencies. For these reasons, consumer loans have the highest adjustments to the 
historical loss rate. These same factors along with declining real estate values resulted in the residential loan portfolio segment 
having the next highest level of adjustment to the historical loss rate. The commercial loan portfolio segment had the lowest level 
of adjustment to the historical loss rate. Adjustments were made for the increasing levels of and trends in delinquent, classified 
and impaired commercial loans. Commercial loans are generally well secured, which mitigates the risk of loss and has contributed 
to the low historical loss rate.

Troubled debt restructurings are separately identified for impairment disclosures and are measured at the present value of estimated 
future cash flows using the loan's effective rate at inception. If a troubled debt restructuring is considered to be a collateral dependent 
loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral. For troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default, the 
Corporation determines the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan losses.

FDIC Indemnification Asset: The FDIC indemnification asset results from the loss share agreements in the 2009 FDIC-assisted 
transaction. The asset is measured separately from the related covered assets as they are not contractually embedded in the assets 
and are not transferable with the assets should the Corporation choose to dispose of them. It represents the acquisition date fair 
value of expected reimbursements from the FDIC which was determined to be $12.1 million. Pursuant to the terms of the loss 
sharing agreement, covered loans and other real estate are subject to a stated loss threshold whereby the FDIC will reimburse the 
Corporation for up to 95% of losses incurred. These expected reimbursements do not include reimbursable amounts related to 
future covered expenditures. These cash flows are discounted to reflect a metric of uncertainty of the timing and receipt of the 
loss sharing reimbursement from the FDIC. This asset decreases when losses are realized and claims are paid by the FDIC or when 
customers repay their loans in full and expected losses do not occur. This asset also increases when estimated future losses increase. 
When estimated future losses increase, the Corporation records a provision for loan losses and increases its allowance for loan 
losses accordingly. The related increase or decrease in the FDIC indemnification asset is recorded as an (increase) or offset to the 
provision for loan losses. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, the provision for loan losses was offset by ($1.4 million), $2.2 million and 
$125 thousand related to the changes in the FDIC indemnification asset.

Foreclosed Assets: Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosures are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling 
costs when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less 
estimated costs to sell. If fair value declines, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense. Costs after acquisition are expensed.

Premises and Equipment: Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. 
Depreciation is computed over the useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 5 years for furniture and equipment and 33 to 
39 years for buildings and leasehold improvements.

Restricted Stock: Restricted stock includes Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Indianapolis and Chicago and Federal Reserve 
stock. This restricted stock is carried at cost and periodically evaluated for impairment. Because this stock is viewed as a long-
term investment, impairment is based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

Servicing Rights: Servicing rights are recognized separately when they are acquired through sales of loans. When mortgage loans 
are sold, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in gains on sales of loans. 
Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, is based on 
third-party valuations that incorporate assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, 
such as the cost to service, the discount rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. All classes of 
servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method, which requires servicing rights to be amortized into 
non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.

Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. Impairment 
is determined by stratifying rights into groupings based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and 
investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is 
less than the carrying amount. If the Corporation later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a 
particular grouping, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. Changes in valuation allowances are 
reported with Other Service Fees on the income statement. The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations 
as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.

Servicing fee income, which is included in Other Service Fees on the income statement, is for fees earned for servicing loans.

The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income 

when earned. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income. Servicing fees totaled 

$1.4 million, $1.3 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. Late fees and ancillary fees 

related to loan servicing are not material.

Stock based compensation: Compensation cost is recognized for restricted stock awards and units issued to employees based on 

the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. Market price of the Corporation’s common stock at the date of grant is used for 

restricted stock awards. Compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period.

Transfers of Financial Assets: Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been 

relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Corporation, 

the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the 

transferred assets, and the Corporation does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to 

repurchase them before their maturity.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance: The Corporation has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives. Bank-owned life 

insurance is recorded at its cash surrender value, or the amount that can be realized. Income on the investments in life insurance 

is included in other interest income.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill resulting from business combinations prior to January 1, 2009 represents the 

excess  of  the  purchase  price  over  the  fair  value  of  the  net  assets  of  businesses  acquired.  Goodwill  resulting  from  business 

combinations  after  January  1,  2009  represents  the  future  economic  benefits  arising  from  other  assets  acquired  that  are  not 

individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination 

and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. The Corporation 

has  selected  November  30  as  the  date  to  perform  the  annual  impairment  test.  Intangible  assets  with  definite  useful  lives  are 

amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill is the only intangible asset with an indefinite 

life on our balance sheet.

Other intangible assets consist of core deposit and acquired customer list intangible assets arising from the whole bank, insurance 

agency and branch acquisitions. They are initially measured at fair value and then are amortized on an accelerated basis over their 

estimated useful lives, which are 10 and 12 years, respectively.

Long-Term Assets: Premises and equipment and other long-term assets are reviewed for impairment when events indicate their 

carrying amount may not be recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows. If impaired, the assets are recorded at fair value.

Benefit Plans: Pension expense is the net of service and interest cost, return on plan assets and amortization of gains and losses 

not immediately recognized. The amount contributed is determined by a formula as decided by the Board of Directors. Deferred 

compensation and supplemental retirement plan expense allocates the benefits over years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan: Shares of treasury stock are issued to the ESOP and compensation expense is recognized 

based upon the total market price of shares when contributed.

Deferred Compensation Plan: A deferred compensation plan covers all directors. Under the plan, the Corporation pays each 

director, or their beneficiary, the amount of fees deferred plus interest over 10 years, beginning when the director achieves age 

65. A liability is accrued for the obligation under these plans. The expense incurred for the deferred compensation for each of the 

last three years was $149 thousand, $142 thousand and $144 thousand, resulting in a deferred compensation liability of $2.6 million 

at both December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Incentive Plans: A long-term incentive plan established in 2000 provides for the payment of incentive rewards as a 15-year annuity 

to all directors and certain key officers. That plan was in place through December 31, 2009, and compensation expense is recognized 

over the service period. Payments under the plan generally do not begin until the earlier of January 1, 2015, or the January 1 

immediately following the year in which the participant reaches age 65. There was no compensation expense related to this plan 

for 2013, 2012and 2011. There is a liability of $14.5 million and $15.0 million as of year-end 2013 and 2012. In 2010 the Corporation 

adopted incentive compensation plans designed to reward key officers based on certain performance measures. The short-term 

portion of the plan is paid out within 75 days of year end and the long-term plan vests over a three year period and is paid out 

within 75 days of the end of the three year vesting period. The compensation expense related to the plans in 2013, 2012 and 2011 

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credit concentrations; value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans; and other external factors such as competition 

Servicing fee income, which is included in Other Service Fees on the income statement, is for fees earned for servicing loans.

and legal and regulatory requirements. The following portfolio segments have been identified: commercial loans, residential loans 

and consumer loans. A characteristic of the commercial loan segment is that the loans are for business purchases. A characteristic 

of the residential loan segment is that the loans are secured by residential properties. A characteristic of the consumer loan segment 

is that the loans are for automobiles and other consumer purchases. Local economic conditions, including elevated unemployment 

rates, resulted in higher consumer loan delinquencies. For these reasons, consumer loans have the highest adjustments to the 

historical loss rate. These same factors along with declining real estate values resulted in the residential loan portfolio segment 

having the next highest level of adjustment to the historical loss rate. The commercial loan portfolio segment had the lowest level 

of adjustment to the historical loss rate. Adjustments were made for the increasing levels of and trends in delinquent, classified 

and impaired commercial loans. Commercial loans are generally well secured, which mitigates the risk of loss and has contributed 

to the low historical loss rate.

Troubled debt restructurings are separately identified for impairment disclosures and are measured at the present value of estimated 

future cash flows using the loan's effective rate at inception. If a troubled debt restructuring is considered to be a collateral dependent 

loan, the loan is reported, net, at the fair value of the collateral. For troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default, the 

Corporation determines the amount of reserve in accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan losses.

FDIC Indemnification Asset: The FDIC indemnification asset results from the loss share agreements in the 2009 FDIC-assisted 

transaction. The asset is measured separately from the related covered assets as they are not contractually embedded in the assets 

and are not transferable with the assets should the Corporation choose to dispose of them. It represents the acquisition date fair 

value of expected reimbursements from the FDIC which was determined to be $12.1 million. Pursuant to the terms of the loss 

sharing agreement, covered loans and other real estate are subject to a stated loss threshold whereby the FDIC will reimburse the 

Corporation for up to 95% of losses incurred. These expected reimbursements do not include reimbursable amounts related to 

future covered expenditures. These cash flows are discounted to reflect a metric of uncertainty of the timing and receipt of the 

loss sharing reimbursement from the FDIC. This asset decreases when losses are realized and claims are paid by the FDIC or when 

customers repay their loans in full and expected losses do not occur. This asset also increases when estimated future losses increase. 

When estimated future losses increase, the Corporation records a provision for loan losses and increases its allowance for loan 

losses accordingly. The related increase or decrease in the FDIC indemnification asset is recorded as an (increase) or offset to the 

provision for loan losses. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, the provision for loan losses was offset by ($1.4 million), $2.2 million and 

$125 thousand related to the changes in the FDIC indemnification asset.

Foreclosed Assets: Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosures are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling 

costs when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less 

estimated costs to sell. If fair value declines, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense. Costs after acquisition are expensed.

Premises and Equipment: Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. 

Depreciation is computed over the useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 5 years for furniture and equipment and 33 to 

39 years for buildings and leasehold improvements.

Restricted Stock: Restricted stock includes Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Indianapolis and Chicago and Federal Reserve 

stock. This restricted stock is carried at cost and periodically evaluated for impairment. Because this stock is viewed as a long-

term investment, impairment is based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.

Servicing Rights: Servicing rights are recognized separately when they are acquired through sales of loans. When mortgage loans 

are sold, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in gains on sales of loans. 

Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, is based on 

third-party valuations that incorporate assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, 

such as the cost to service, the discount rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. All classes of 

servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method, which requires servicing rights to be amortized into 

non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.

Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. Impairment 

is determined by stratifying rights into groupings based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and 

investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is 

less than the carrying amount. If the Corporation later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a 

particular grouping, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. Changes in valuation allowances are 

reported with Other Service Fees on the income statement. The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations 

as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.

The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income 
when earned. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income. Servicing fees totaled 
$1.4 million, $1.3 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. Late fees and ancillary fees 
related to loan servicing are not material.

Stock based compensation: Compensation cost is recognized for restricted stock awards and units issued to employees based on 
the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. Market price of the Corporation’s common stock at the date of grant is used for 
restricted stock awards. Compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period.

Transfers of Financial Assets: Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been 
relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Corporation, 
the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the 
transferred assets, and the Corporation does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to 
repurchase them before their maturity.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance: The Corporation has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives. Bank-owned life 
insurance is recorded at its cash surrender value, or the amount that can be realized. Income on the investments in life insurance 
is included in other interest income.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill resulting from business combinations prior to January 1, 2009 represents the 
excess  of  the  purchase  price  over  the  fair  value  of  the  net  assets  of  businesses  acquired.  Goodwill  resulting  from  business 
combinations  after  January  1,  2009  represents  the  future  economic  benefits  arising  from  other  assets  acquired  that  are  not 
individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination 
and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. The Corporation 
has  selected  November  30  as  the  date  to  perform  the  annual  impairment  test.  Intangible  assets  with  definite  useful  lives  are 
amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill is the only intangible asset with an indefinite 
life on our balance sheet.

Other intangible assets consist of core deposit and acquired customer list intangible assets arising from the whole bank, insurance 
agency and branch acquisitions. They are initially measured at fair value and then are amortized on an accelerated basis over their 
estimated useful lives, which are 10 and 12 years, respectively.

Long-Term Assets: Premises and equipment and other long-term assets are reviewed for impairment when events indicate their 
carrying amount may not be recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows. If impaired, the assets are recorded at fair value.

Benefit Plans: Pension expense is the net of service and interest cost, return on plan assets and amortization of gains and losses 
not immediately recognized. The amount contributed is determined by a formula as decided by the Board of Directors. Deferred 
compensation and supplemental retirement plan expense allocates the benefits over years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan: Shares of treasury stock are issued to the ESOP and compensation expense is recognized 
based upon the total market price of shares when contributed.

Deferred Compensation Plan: A deferred compensation plan covers all directors. Under the plan, the Corporation pays each 
director, or their beneficiary, the amount of fees deferred plus interest over 10 years, beginning when the director achieves age 
65. A liability is accrued for the obligation under these plans. The expense incurred for the deferred compensation for each of the 
last three years was $149 thousand, $142 thousand and $144 thousand, resulting in a deferred compensation liability of $2.6 million 
at both December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Incentive Plans: A long-term incentive plan established in 2000 provides for the payment of incentive rewards as a 15-year annuity 
to all directors and certain key officers. That plan was in place through December 31, 2009, and compensation expense is recognized 
over the service period. Payments under the plan generally do not begin until the earlier of January 1, 2015, or the January 1 
immediately following the year in which the participant reaches age 65. There was no compensation expense related to this plan 
for 2013, 2012and 2011. There is a liability of $14.5 million and $15.0 million as of year-end 2013 and 2012. In 2010 the Corporation 
adopted incentive compensation plans designed to reward key officers based on certain performance measures. The short-term 
portion of the plan is paid out within 75 days of year end and the long-term plan vests over a three year period and is paid out 
within 75 days of the end of the three year vesting period. The compensation expense related to the plans in 2013, 2012 and 2011 

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was $856 thousand, $1.3 million and $972 thousand, respectively, and resulted in a liability of $1.2 million at December 31, 2013 
and $1.6 million at December 31, 2012.

The Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan is a long term incentive plan that was designed to align the interests of participants with the 
interest of shareholders. Under the plan, awards may be made based on certain performance measures. The grants are made in 
restricted stock units that are subject to a vesting schedule.

Income Taxes: Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax 
assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between 
carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces 
deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax 
examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is 
greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "more likely than not" test, no tax 
benefit is recorded

The Corporation recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments: Financial instruments include credit instruments, such as commitments 
to make loans and standby letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents 
the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they 
are funded.

Earnings Per Share: Earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares 
outstanding during the period. The Corporation does not have any potentially dilutive securities. Earnings and dividends per share 
are restated for stock splits and dividends through the date of issue of the financial statements.

Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive 
income includes unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale and changes in the funded status of the retirement 
plans, which are also recognized as separate components of equity.

Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded 
as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount of range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management 
does not believe there are currently such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.

Dividend Restriction: Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the 
bank to the holding company or by the holding company to shareholders.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and 
other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate note. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant 
judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular 
items. Changes in assumptions or market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.

Operating Segment: While the Corporation's chief decision-makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and 
services, the operating results of significant segments are similar and operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated 
on a corporate-wide basis. Accordingly, all of the Corporation's financial service operations are considered by management to be 
aggregated in one reportable operating segment, which is banking.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards: In February 2013, the FASB amended existing guidance related to reporting amounts 
reclassified out of other comprehensive income out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  These amendments do not 
change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. These amendments 
require  an  entity  to  provide  information  about  the  amounts  reclassified  out  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  by 
component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the 
notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income 
but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting 
period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is 
required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional details about those amounts.  
The effect of adopting this standard has not had a material effect on the Corporation’s operating results or financial condition.
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In  October  2012,  the  Financial Accounting  Standards  Board  (“FASB”)  issued  guidance  on  the  subsequent  accounting  for  an 

indemnification asset recognized at the acquisition date as a result of a government assisted acquisition of a financial institution. 

When an entity recognizes such an indemnification asset and subsequently a change in the cash flows expected to be collected on 

the indemnification asset occurs as a result of a change in the cash flows expected to be collected on the indemnified asset, the 

guidance requires the entity to recognize the change in the measurement of the indemnification asset on the same basis as the 

indemnified assets. Any amortization of changes in value of the indemnification asset should be limited to the lesser of the term 

of the indemnification agreement and the remaining life of the indemnified assets. The amendments are effective for fiscal years 

beginning on or after December 15, 2012 and early adoption is permitted. The amendments are to be applied prospectively to any 

new indemnification assets acquired after the date of adoption and to indemnification assets existing as of the date of adoption 

arising from a government-assisted acquisition of a financial institution. The effect of adopting this standard did not have a material 

effect on the Corporation’s operating results or financial condition.

In July 2012, the FASB amended existing guidance relating to testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. The 

amendment permits an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances 

indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after assessing the totality of 

events and circumstances, it is concluded that it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, 

then no further action is required. However, after the same assessment, if it is concluded that it is more like than not that the 

indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then a quantitative impairment test should be performed whereby the fair value of 

the indefinite-lived intangible asset is compared to the carrying amount. The amendments in this guidance are effective for 

annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is 

permitted. The effect of adopting this standard did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s operating results or financial 

condition.

2.  FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and 

minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be 

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) of identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of 

used to measure fair value:

the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; 

quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level  3:  Significant  unobservable  inputs  that  reflect  a  reporting  entity's  own  assumptions  about  the  assumptions  that  market 

participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The fair value of securities available-for-sale is determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges 

(Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without 

relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark 

quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

For those securities that cannot be priced using quoted market prices or observable inputs, a Level 3 valuation is determined. These 

securities are primarily trust preferred securities, which are priced using Level 3 due to current market illiquidity and certain 

investments in bank equities and state and municipal securities. The fair value of the trust preferred securities is obtained from a 

third party provider without adjustment. Management obtains values from other pricing sources to validate the Standard & Poors 

pricing that they currently utilize. The fair value of certain investments in bank equities is based on the prices of recent stock trades 

and is considered Level 3 because these stocks are not publicly traded. The fair value of state and municipal obligations are derived 

by comparing the securities to current market rates plus an appropriate credit spread to determine an estimated value. Illiquidity 

spreads are then considered. Credit reviews are performed on each of the issuers. The significant unobservable inputs used in the 

fair  value  measurement  of  the  Corporation’s  state  and  municipal  obligations  are  credit  spreads  related  to  specific  issuers. 

Significantly higher credit spread assumptions would result in significantly lower fair value measurement. Conversely, significantly 

lower credit spreads would result in a significantly higher fair value measurement.

The fair value of derivatives is based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2 

inputs).

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was $856 thousand, $1.3 million and $972 thousand, respectively, and resulted in a liability of $1.2 million at December 31, 2013 

and $1.6 million at December 31, 2012.

The Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan is a long term incentive plan that was designed to align the interests of participants with the 

interest of shareholders. Under the plan, awards may be made based on certain performance measures. The grants are made in 

restricted stock units that are subject to a vesting schedule.

Income Taxes: Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax 

assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between 

carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces 

deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax 

examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is 

greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "more likely than not" test, no tax 

benefit is recorded

The Corporation recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments: Financial instruments include credit instruments, such as commitments 

to make loans and standby letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents 

the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they 

are funded.

Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive 

income includes unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale and changes in the funded status of the retirement 

plans, which are also recognized as separate components of equity.

Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded 

as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount of range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management 

does not believe there are currently such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.

Dividend Restriction: Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the 

bank to the holding company or by the holding company to shareholders.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and 

other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate note. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant 

judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular 

items. Changes in assumptions or market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.

Operating Segment: While the Corporation's chief decision-makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and 

services, the operating results of significant segments are similar and operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated 

on a corporate-wide basis. Accordingly, all of the Corporation's financial service operations are considered by management to be 

aggregated in one reportable operating segment, which is banking.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards: In February 2013, the FASB amended existing guidance related to reporting amounts 

reclassified out of other comprehensive income out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  These amendments do not 

change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. These amendments 

require  an  entity  to  provide  information  about  the  amounts  reclassified  out  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  by 

component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the 

notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income 

but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting 

period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is 

required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional details about those amounts.  

The effect of adopting this standard has not had a material effect on the Corporation’s operating results or financial condition.

In  October  2012,  the  Financial Accounting  Standards  Board  (“FASB”)  issued  guidance  on  the  subsequent  accounting  for  an 
indemnification asset recognized at the acquisition date as a result of a government assisted acquisition of a financial institution. 
When an entity recognizes such an indemnification asset and subsequently a change in the cash flows expected to be collected on 
the indemnification asset occurs as a result of a change in the cash flows expected to be collected on the indemnified asset, the 
guidance requires the entity to recognize the change in the measurement of the indemnification asset on the same basis as the 
indemnified assets. Any amortization of changes in value of the indemnification asset should be limited to the lesser of the term 
of the indemnification agreement and the remaining life of the indemnified assets. The amendments are effective for fiscal years 
beginning on or after December 15, 2012 and early adoption is permitted. The amendments are to be applied prospectively to any 
new indemnification assets acquired after the date of adoption and to indemnification assets existing as of the date of adoption 
arising from a government-assisted acquisition of a financial institution. The effect of adopting this standard did not have a material 
effect on the Corporation’s operating results or financial condition.

In July 2012, the FASB amended existing guidance relating to testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. The 
amendment permits an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances 
indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after assessing the totality of 
events and circumstances, it is concluded that it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, 
then no further action is required. However, after the same assessment, if it is concluded that it is more like than not that the 
indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then a quantitative impairment test should be performed whereby the fair value of 
the indefinite-lived intangible asset is compared to the carrying amount. The amendments in this guidance are effective for 
annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is 
permitted. The effect of adopting this standard did not have a material effect on the Corporation’s operating results or financial 
condition.

Earnings Per Share: Earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares 

outstanding during the period. The Corporation does not have any potentially dilutive securities. Earnings and dividends per share 

2.  FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

are restated for stock splits and dividends through the date of issue of the financial statements.

Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and 
minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be 
used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) of identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of 
the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; 
quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level  3:  Significant  unobservable  inputs  that  reflect  a  reporting  entity's  own  assumptions  about  the  assumptions  that  market 
participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The fair value of securities available-for-sale is determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges 
(Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without 
relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark 
quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

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

The fair value of derivatives is based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2 
inputs).

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(Dollar amounts in thousands)
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities
Mortgage-backed securities, residential
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial
Collateralized mortgage obligations
State and municipal obligations
Collateralized debt obligations
Equity Securities
TOTAL
Derivative Assets
Derivative Liabilities

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities
Mortgage-backed securities, residential
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial
Collateralized mortgage obligations
State and municipal obligations
Collateralized debt obligations
Equity Securities
TOTAL
Derivative Assets
Derivative Liabilities

$

$

$

$

December 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurement Using

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Carrying Value
1,633
197,764
4,391
506,741
194,987
9,044
—
914,560

— $
—
—
—
4,525
9,044
—
13,569

$

Carrying Value
1,886
244,676
5,131
233,320
199,485
6,122
380
691,000

— $
—
—
—
9,911
6,122
—
16,033

$

— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
  $

$

$

1,633
197,764
4,391
506,741
190,462
—
—
900,991
1,195
(1,195)

— $
—
—
—
—
—
380
380

$
  $

$

$

1,886
244,676
5,131
233,320
189,574
—
—
674,587
2,053
(2,053)

December 31, 2012
Fair Value Measurement Using

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2013 and 2012.

The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair 
value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and 
2012.

Beginning balance, January 1

Total realized/unrealized gains or losses

Included in earnings

Included in other comprehensive income

Transfers

Settlements

Ending balance, December 31

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant 
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
December 31, 2013

State and
municipal
obligations
9,911
$

Collateralized
debt
obligations

Total

$

6,122

$16,033

—

—
(1,186)
(4,200)
4,525

$

$

904

904

3,155

3,155
— (1,186)
(5,337)
$13,569

(1,137)
9,044

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Beginning balance, January 1

Total realized/unrealized gains or losses

Included in earnings

Included in other comprehensive income

Transfers

Settlements

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant  

Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

December 31, 2012

State and

municipal

obligations

Collateralized

debt

obligations

Equities

Total

$

1,711

$

9,525

$

4,771

$16,007

(446)

—

—

(1,265)

—

—

1,186

(800)

(96)

(542)

1,556

—

1,556

1,186

(109)

(2,174)

Ending balance, December 31

$

— $

9,911

$

6,122

$16,033

There were no unrealized gains and losses recorded in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013or 2012.

Certain local municipal securities with a fair value of $1.2 million as of December 31, 2013 were transferred from Level 3 to Level 

2 because we were able to obtain observable market data from our provider for these investments that was not available the previous 

year. The fair value for certain local municipal securities with a fair value of $1.2 million as of December 31, 2012 were acquired 

and classified Level 3 because of a lack of observable market data for these investments due to a little market activity for these 

securities. 

Impaired loans disclosed in footnote 7, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of collateral, are valued at Level 

3. They are carried at a fair value of $13.8 million, after a valuation allowance of $3.1 million at December 31, 2013 and at a fair 

value of $25.9 million, net of a valuation allowance of $7.6 million at December 31, 2012. The impact to the provision for loan 

losses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $939 thousand decrease and a $4.2 million 

increase, respectively. Other real estate owned is valued at Level 3. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2013 with a value 

of $5.3 million was reduced $1.1 million for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2013 other real estate owned was comprised 

of $3.9 million from commercial loans and $1.4 million from residential loans. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2012 

with a value of $7.7 million was reduced $234 thousand for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2012 other real estate owned 

was comprised of $5.7 million from commercial loans and $2.0 million from residential loans.

Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing those loans, and is determined using several methods. Generally 

the fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. Appraisals for real estate generally 

use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach. The cost method bases value on the 

cost to replace current property. The market comparison evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area. 

The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and the investor’s required return. The final fair 

value is based on a reconciliation of these three approaches. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by 

using a cash flow analysis, a broker’s opinion of value, the net present value of future cash flows, or an observable market price 

from an active market. Fair value of other real estate is based upon the current appraised values of the properties as determined 

by qualified licensed appraisers and the Company’s judgment of other relevant market conditions. Appraisals are obtained annually 

and  reductions  in  value  are  recorded  as  a  valuation  through  a  charge  to  expense.  The  primary  unobservable  input  used  by 

management in estimating fair value are additional discounts to the appraised value to consider market conditions and the age of 

the appraisal, which are based on management’s past experience in resolving these types of properties. These discounts range from 

0%to 50%. Values for non-real estate collateral, such as business equipment, are based on appraisals performed by qualified 

licensed appraisers or the customers financial statements. Values for non real estate collateral use much higher discounts that real 

estate collateral. Other real estate and impaired loans carried at fair value are primarily comprised of smaller balance properties.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Carrying Value

U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities

$

— $

1,633

$

— $

December 31, 2013

Fair Value Measurement Using

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Carrying Value

U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities

$

— $

1,886

$

— $

December 31, 2012

Fair Value Measurement Using

Mortgage-backed securities, residential

Mortgage-backed securities, commercial

Collateralized mortgage obligations

State and municipal obligations

Collateralized debt obligations

Equity Securities

TOTAL

Derivative Assets

Derivative Liabilities

Mortgage-backed securities, residential

Mortgage-backed securities, commercial

Collateralized mortgage obligations

State and municipal obligations

Collateralized debt obligations

Equity Securities

TOTAL

Derivative Assets

Derivative Liabilities

Beginning balance, January 1

Total realized/unrealized gains or losses

Included in earnings

Included in other comprehensive income

Transfers

Settlements

$

— $

900,991

$

13,569

$

914,560

—

—

—

4,525

9,044

—

—

—

—

9,911

6,122

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

197,764

4,391

506,741

190,462

—

—

  $

1,195

(1,195)

244,676

5,131

233,320

189,574

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

380

380

  $

2,053

(2,053)

1,633

197,764

4,391

506,741

194,987

9,044

—

1,886

244,676

5,131

233,320

199,485

6,122

380

$

$

674,587

$

16,033

$

691,000

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant 

Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

December 31, 2013

State and

municipal

obligations

Collateralized

debt

obligations

Total

$

9,911

$

6,122

$16,033

—

—

(1,186)

(4,200)

904

3,155

904

3,155

— (1,186)

(1,137)

(5,337)

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2013 and 2012.

The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair 

value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and 

2012.

Ending balance, December 31

$

4,525

$

9,044

$13,569

Beginning balance, January 1
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
Included in earnings
Included in other comprehensive income
Transfers
Settlements
Ending balance, December 31

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant  
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
December 31, 2012

State and
municipal
obligations
9,525
$

Collateralized
debt
obligations

$

4,771

Total
$16,007

Equities
1,711
$

(446)
—
—
(1,265)

$

— $

—
—
1,186
(800)
9,911

$

(96)
1,556
—
(109)
6,122

(542)
1,556
1,186
(2,174)
$16,033

There were no unrealized gains and losses recorded in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013or 2012.

Certain local municipal securities with a fair value of $1.2 million as of December 31, 2013 were transferred from Level 3 to Level 
2 because we were able to obtain observable market data from our provider for these investments that was not available the previous 
year. The fair value for certain local municipal securities with a fair value of $1.2 million as of December 31, 2012 were acquired 
and classified Level 3 because of a lack of observable market data for these investments due to a little market activity for these 
securities. 

Impaired loans disclosed in footnote 7, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of collateral, are valued at Level 
3. They are carried at a fair value of $13.8 million, after a valuation allowance of $3.1 million at December 31, 2013 and at a fair 
value of $25.9 million, net of a valuation allowance of $7.6 million at December 31, 2012. The impact to the provision for loan 
losses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $939 thousand decrease and a $4.2 million 
increase, respectively. Other real estate owned is valued at Level 3. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2013 with a value 
of $5.3 million was reduced $1.1 million for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2013 other real estate owned was comprised 
of $3.9 million from commercial loans and $1.4 million from residential loans. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2012 
with a value of $7.7 million was reduced $234 thousand for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2012 other real estate owned 
was comprised of $5.7 million from commercial loans and $2.0 million from residential loans.

Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing those loans, and is determined using several methods. Generally 
the fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. Appraisals for real estate generally 
use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach. The cost method bases value on the 
cost to replace current property. The market comparison evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area. 
The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and the investor’s required return. The final fair 
value is based on a reconciliation of these three approaches. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by 
using a cash flow analysis, a broker’s opinion of value, the net present value of future cash flows, or an observable market price 
from an active market. Fair value of other real estate is based upon the current appraised values of the properties as determined 
by qualified licensed appraisers and the Company’s judgment of other relevant market conditions. Appraisals are obtained annually 
and  reductions  in  value  are  recorded  as  a  valuation  through  a  charge  to  expense.  The  primary  unobservable  input  used  by 
management in estimating fair value are additional discounts to the appraised value to consider market conditions and the age of 
the appraisal, which are based on management’s past experience in resolving these types of properties. These discounts range from 
0%to 50%. Values for non-real estate collateral, such as business equipment, are based on appraisals performed by qualified 
licensed appraisers or the customers financial statements. Values for non real estate collateral use much higher discounts that real 
estate collateral. Other real estate and impaired loans carried at fair value are primarily comprised of smaller balance properties.

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The following tables present quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at 
December 31, 2013and 2012.

2013

Fair Value

Valuation Technique(s)

Unobservable Input(s)

Range

State and municipal
obligations

Other real estate

Impaired Loans

$

$

$

4,525 Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

3.05%-5.50%

5,291 Sales comparison/income

approach

13,765 Sales comparison/income

approach

Probability of default

Discount rate for age of
appraisal and market
conditions

Discount rate for age of
appraisal and market
conditions

—%

5.00%-20.00%

 0.00%-50.00%

2012

Fair Value

Valuation Technique(s)

Unobservable Input(s)

Range

State and municipal
obligations

Other real estate

Impaired Loans

$

$

$

9,911 Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

7,722 Sales comparison/income

approach

25,948 Sales comparison/income

approach

Probability of default

Discount rate for age of
appraisal and market
conditions

Discount rate for age of
appraisal and market
conditions

3.05%-5.50%

—%

5.00%-20.00%

 0.00%-50.00%

The following tables present impaired collateral dependent loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis by class of loans 
as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial

Commercial & Industrial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
Farmland
Non Farm, Non Residential
Agriculture
All Other Commercial
Residential
First Liens
Home Equity
Junior Liens
Multifamily
All Other Residential
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
All Other Consumer
TOTAL

December 31, 2013

Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated

Fair Value

Carrying Value

$

$

$

8,620
—
7,204
—
1,062

$

1,612
—
1,500
—
46

37

—

—

—
—
—

—

7,008
—
5,704
—
1,016

37
—
—

—

—
—
16,923

$

—
—
3,158

$

—
—
13,765

December 31, 2012

Allowance

for Loan

Losses

Allocated

Carrying Value

Fair Value

$

17,098

$

3,153

$

13,945

891

7,386

—

1,209

1,254

179

—

5,540

—

—

—

191

293

—

52

126

—

—

—

—

—

3,794

700

7,093

—

1,157

1,128

179

—

1,746

—

—

—

$

33,557

$

7,609

$

25,948

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments are shown below. Carrying amount is the estimated fair 

value for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term and 

certain other borrowings, and variable-rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. Security fair values are determined 

as previously described. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of restricted stock due to restrictions placed on their 

transferability. For the FDIC indemnification asset the carrying value is the estimated fair value as it represents amounts to be 

received from the FDIC in the near term. For fixed-rate loans or deposits, variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing 

or repricing limits, and for longer-term borrowings, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied 

to the estimated life and credit risk. Fair values for impaired loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis or underlying 

collateral values. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not 

considered material. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) of identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of 

the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; 

quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level  3:  Significant  unobservable  inputs  that  reflect  a  reporting  entity's  own  assumptions  about  the  assumptions  that  market 

participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

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The following tables present quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at 

December 31, 2013and 2012.

2013

Fair Value

Valuation Technique(s)

Unobservable Input(s)

Range

4,525 Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

3.05%-5.50%

State and municipal

obligations

Other real estate

5,291 Sales comparison/income

Impaired Loans

13,765 Sales comparison/income

2012

Fair Value

Valuation Technique(s)

Unobservable Input(s)

Range

State and municipal

obligations

9,911 Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

Other real estate

7,722 Sales comparison/income

Impaired Loans

25,948 Sales comparison/income

The following tables present impaired collateral dependent loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis by class of loans 

as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

$

$

$

$

$

$

approach

approach

approach

approach

Probability of default

Discount rate for age of

appraisal and market

conditions

Discount rate for age of

appraisal and market

conditions

Probability of default

Discount rate for age of

appraisal and market

conditions

Discount rate for age of

appraisal and market

conditions

—%

5.00%-20.00%

 0.00%-50.00%

3.05%-5.50%

—%

5.00%-20.00%

 0.00%-50.00%

December 31, 2013

Allowance

for Loan

Losses

Allocated

Carrying Value

Fair Value

$

8,620

$

1,612

$

7,204

—

—

1,062

37

—

—

—

—

1,500

—

—

46

—

—

—

—

—

—

7,008

5,704

—

—

1,016

37

—

—

—

—

—

$

16,923

$

3,158

$

13,765

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial

Commercial & Industrial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
Farmland
Non Farm, Non Residential
Agriculture
All Other Commercial
Residential
First Liens
Home Equity
Junior Liens
Multifamily
All Other Residential
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
All Other Consumer
TOTAL

December 31, 2012

Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated

Fair Value

Carrying Value

$

$

$

17,098
891
7,386
—
1,209

1,254
179
—
5,540
—

—
—
33,557

$

3,153
191
293
—
52

126
—
—
3,794
—

—
—
7,609

$

$

13,945
700
7,093
—
1,157

1,128
179
—
1,746
—

—
—
25,948

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments are shown below. Carrying amount is the estimated fair 
value for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term and 
certain other borrowings, and variable-rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. Security fair values are determined 
as previously described. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of restricted stock due to restrictions placed on their 
transferability. For the FDIC indemnification asset the carrying value is the estimated fair value as it represents amounts to be 
received from the FDIC in the near term. For fixed-rate loans or deposits, variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing 
or repricing limits, and for longer-term borrowings, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied 
to the estimated life and credit risk. Fair values for impaired loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis or underlying 
collateral values. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not 
considered material. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) of identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of 
the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; 
quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level  3:  Significant  unobservable  inputs  that  reflect  a  reporting  entity's  own  assumptions  about  the  assumptions  that  market 
participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

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The carrying amount and estimated fair value of assets and liabilities are presented in the table below and were determined 
based on the above assumptions:

December 31, 2013

U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities

$

1,623

$

10

$

— $

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Cash and due from banks
Federal funds sold
Securities available-for-sale
Restricted stock
Loans, net
FDIC Indemnification Asset
Accrued interest receivable
Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Accrued interest payable

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Cash and due from banks
Federal funds sold
Securities available-for-sale
Restricted stock
Loans, net
FDIC Indemnification Asset
Accrued interest receivable
Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Accrued interest payable

$

Carrying
Value

$

71,033
4,276
914,560
21,057
1,771,360
1,055
11,554
(2,458,791)
(59,592)
(58,288)
(750)

Fair Value 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

— $
48,578
—
4,276
13,569
900,991
n/a
n/a
— 1,816,726
—
8,275

$

22,455
—
—
n/a
—
1,055
—
—
3,279
— (2,460,197)
(59,592)
—
(60,258)
—
(750)
—

71,033
4,276
914,560
n/a
1,816,726
1,055
11,554
— (2,460,197)
(59,592)
—
(60,258)
—
(750)
—

December 31, 2012

$

Carrying
Value

$

87,230
20,800
691,000
21,292
1,829,978
2,632
12,024
(2,276,134)
(40,551)
(119,705)
(1,163)

Fair Value 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

— $
65,897
—
20,800
16,033
674,587
n/a
n/a
— 1,916,256
—
9,044

$

21,333
—
380
n/a
—
—
2,632
2,980
—
— (2,280,910)
(40,551)
—
(124,933)
—
(1,163)
—

87,230
20,800
691,000
n/a
1,916,256
2,632
12,024
— (2,280,910)
(40,551)
—
(124,933)
—
(1,163)
—

3.  RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS:

Certain affiliate banks are required to maintain average reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. The amount of those 

and 2011 resulted from redemption premiums on called securities.

reserve balances was approximately $11.5 million and $9.2 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

4.  SECURITIES:

The fair value of securities available-for-sale and related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other 
comprehensive income were as follows:

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(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Mortgage-backed securities, residential

Mortgage-backed securities, commercial

Collateralized mortgage obligations

State and municipal obligations

Collateralized debt obligations

TOTAL

Mortgage-backed securities, residential

Mortgage-backed securities, commercial

Collateralized mortgage obligations

State and municipal obligations

Collateralized debt obligations

Equity Securities

TOTAL

Amortized

Cost

191,995

4,642

521,148

190,521

10,968

December 31, 2013

Unrealized

Gains

Losses

Fair Value

7,761

1

1,492

6,388

4,695

(1,992)

(252)

(15,899)

(1,922)

(6,619)

$

920,897

$

20,347

$

(26,684) $

914,560

December 31, 2012

Amortized

Unrealized

231,316

5,146

230,739

187,044

12,243

320

13,373

1

2,827

12,518

1,761

60

(13)

(16)

(246)

(77)

(7,882)

—

$

668,615

$

30,619

$

(8,234) $

691,000

1,633

197,764

4,391

506,741

194,987

9,044

1,886

244,676

5,131

233,320

199,485

6,122

380

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Fair Value

U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities

$

1,807

$

79

$

— $

As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation does not have any securities from any issuer, other than the U.S. Government, with an 

aggregate book or fair value that exceeds ten percent of shareholders' equity.

Securities with a carrying value of approximately $361.9 million and $333.1 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, 

were pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings and for other purposes.

Below  is  a  summary  of  the  gross  gains  and  losses  realized  by  the  Corporation  on  investment  sales  during  the  years  ended 

December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Proceeds

Gross gains

Gross losses

2013

2012

2011

$

5,110

$

25,812

$

423

—

891

(5)

25

2

—

Additional gains of $5 thousand and losses of $5 thousand in 2013 and $2 thousand and $4 thousand of gains, respectively in 2012 

Contractual maturities of debt securities at year-end 2013 were as follows. Securities not due at a single maturity or with no 

maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed and equity securities, are shown separately.  

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Due in one year or less

Due after one but within five years

Due after five but within ten years

Due after ten years

Mortgage-backed securities and equities

TOTAL

Available-for-Sale

Amortized

Cost

Fair

Value

$

10,478

$

35,202

87,453

591,127

724,260

196,637

10,612

36,865

89,775

575,153

712,405

202,155

$

920,897

$

914,560

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of assets and liabilities are presented in the table below and were determined 

based on the above assumptions:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Cash and due from banks

Federal funds sold

Securities available-for-sale

Restricted stock

Loans, net

FDIC Indemnification Asset

Accrued interest receivable

Deposits

Short-term borrowings

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

Accrued interest payable

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Cash and due from banks

Federal funds sold

Securities available-for-sale

Restricted stock

Loans, net

FDIC Indemnification Asset

Accrued interest receivable

Deposits

Short-term borrowings

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

Accrued interest payable

December 31, 2013

Fair Value 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

71,033

$

22,455

$

48,578

$

— $

— 1,816,726

1,816,726

(2,458,791)

— (2,460,197)

— (2,460,197)

13,569

—

n/a

—

8,275

—

—

—

16,033

—

n/a

—

9,044

71,033

4,276

914,560

n/a

1,055

11,554

(59,592)

(60,258)

(750)

87,230

20,800

691,000

n/a

2,632

12,024

—

—

n/a

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

380

n/a

—

—

—

—

—

—

4,276

900,991

n/a

1,055

3,279

(59,592)

(60,258)

(750)

20,800

674,587

n/a

2,632

2,980

(40,551)

(124,933)

(1,163)

December 31, 2012

Fair Value 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

87,230

$

21,333

$

65,897

$

— $

— 1,916,256

1,916,256

(2,276,134)

— (2,280,910)

— (2,280,910)

Carrying

Value

4,276

914,560

21,057

1,771,360

1,055

11,554

(59,592)

(58,288)

(750)

Carrying

Value

20,800

691,000

21,292

1,829,978

2,632

12,024

(40,551)

(119,705)

(1,163)

3.  RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS:

Certain affiliate banks are required to maintain average reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. The amount of those 

reserve balances was approximately $11.5 million and $9.2 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

4.  SECURITIES:

The fair value of securities available-for-sale and related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other 

comprehensive income were as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities
Mortgage-backed securities, residential
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial
Collateralized mortgage obligations
State and municipal obligations
Collateralized debt obligations
TOTAL

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities
Mortgage-backed securities, residential
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial
Collateralized mortgage obligations
State and municipal obligations
Collateralized debt obligations
Equity Securities
TOTAL

Amortized
Cost

$

$

1,623
191,995
4,642
521,148
190,521
10,968
920,897

Amortized
Cost

$

$

1,807
231,316
5,146
230,739
187,044
12,243
320
668,615

$

$

$

$

December 31, 2013
Unrealized

Gains

Losses

10
7,761
1
1,492
6,388
4,695
20,347

$

$

— $

(1,992)
(252)
(15,899)
(1,922)
(6,619)
(26,684) $

Fair Value
1,633
197,764
4,391
506,741
194,987
9,044
914,560

December 31, 2012
Unrealized

Gains

Losses

79
13,373
1
2,827
12,518
1,761
60
30,619

$

$

Fair Value
1,886
244,676
5,131
233,320
199,485
6,122
380
691,000

— $
(13)
(16)
(246)
(77)
(7,882)
—
(8,234) $

As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation does not have any securities from any issuer, other than the U.S. Government, with an 
aggregate book or fair value that exceeds ten percent of shareholders' equity.

Securities with a carrying value of approximately $361.9 million and $333.1 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, 
were pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings and for other purposes.

Below  is  a  summary  of  the  gross  gains  and  losses  realized  by  the  Corporation  on  investment  sales  during  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

—

—

—

(40,551)

(124,933)

(1,163)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Proceeds
Gross gains
Gross losses

2013

2012

2011

$

$

5,110
423
—

$

25,812
891
(5)

25
2
—

Additional gains of $5 thousand and losses of $5 thousand in 2013 and $2 thousand and $4 thousand of gains, respectively in 2012 
and 2011 resulted from redemption premiums on called securities.

Contractual maturities of debt securities at year-end 2013 were as follows. Securities not due at a single maturity or with no 
maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed and equity securities, are shown separately.  

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Due in one year or less
Due after one but within five years
Due after five but within ten years
Due after ten years

Mortgage-backed securities and equities
TOTAL

Available-for-Sale
Fair
Value

Amortized
Cost

$

$

10,478
35,202
87,453
591,127
724,260
196,637
920,897

$

$

10,612
36,865
89,775
575,153
712,405
202,155
914,560

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The following tables show the securities' gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of 
time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

December 31, 2013

Less Than 12 Months

Unrealized
Losses

$

More Than 12 Months
Unrealized
Losses

Fair Value
6,022

$

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities, residential

Fair Value
52,524
$

Mortgage-backed securities, commercial

Collateralized mortgage obligations

State and municipal obligations

Collateralized debt obligations

—

406,291

43,899

—

Total temporarily impaired securities

$ 502,714

$

(1,645) $
—
(13,979)
(1,746)
—
(17,370) $

4,357

29,588

2,305

3,686

45,958

$

Total

Fair Value
58,546

4,357

(347) $
(252)
(1,920)
(176)
(6,619)
3,686
(9,314) $ 548,672

435,879

46,204

Unrealized
Losses

$

$

(1,992)
(252)
(15,899)
(1,922)
(6,619)
(26,684)

Less Than 12 Months

Unrealized
Losses

$

December 31, 2012

More Than 12 Months
Unrealized
Losses

Fair Value

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities, residential

Fair Value
7,245
$

Mortgage-backed securities, commercial

Collateralized mortgage obligations

State and municipal obligations

Collateralized debt obligations

5,086

46,121

8,611

—

Total temporarily impaired securities

$

67,063

$

(13) $
(16)
(246)
(77)
—
(352) $

— $

—

—

—

4,032

4,032

$

Total

Unrealized
Losses

Fair Value
7,245

— $

$

—

—

—
(7,882)
(7,882) $

5,086

46,121

8,611

4,032

71,095

$

(13)
(16)
(246)
(77)
(7,882)
(8,234)

The Corporation held 221 investment securities with an amortized cost greater than fair value as of December 31, 2013. The 
unrealized losses on collateralized mortgage obligations, mortgage-backed securities and state and municipal obligations represent 
negative adjustments to market value relative to the rate of interest paid on the securities and not losses related to the creditworthiness 
of the issuer. Gross unrealized losses on investment securities were $26.7 million as of December 31, 2013 and $8.2 million as of 
December 31, 2012. Management does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that management would be required to 
sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery. Management believes the value will recover as the securities approach maturity 
or market rates change.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently 
when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by 
segregating the portfolio into two general segments and applying the appropriate OTTI model.

Investment securities are generally evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC 320, Investments—Debt and Equity Securities. However, 
certain purchased beneficial interests, including non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and collateralized 
debt obligations, that had credit ratings at the time of purchase of below AA are evaluated using the model outlined in FASB ASC 
325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.

In determining OTTI under the FASB ASC-320model, management considers many factors, including: (1)the length of time and 
the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2)the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) 
whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the entity has the intent to sell the security 
or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-
than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to 
management at a point in time.

The second segment of the portfolio uses the OTTI guidance provided by FASB ASC-325that is specific to purchase beneficial 
interests that, on the purchase date, were rated below AA. Under the FASB ASC-325model, the Corporation compares the present 
value of the remaining cash flows as estimated at the preceding evaluation date to the current expected remaining cash flows. An 
OTTI is deemed to have occurred if there has been an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows.

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When OTTI occurs under either model, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to 

sell the security or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less 

any current-period credit loss. If an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before 

recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire 

difference between the investment's amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity does not intend 

to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its 

amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the 

amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value 

of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors is 

recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized 

in earnings becomes the new amortized cost basis of the investment.

A significant portion of the total unrealized losses relates to collateralized debt obligations that were separately evaluated under 

FASB ASC 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets. Based upon qualitative considerations, such as a downgrade 

in credit rating or further defaults of underlying issuers during the year, and an analysis of expected cash flows, we determined 

that three CDOs included in collateralized debt obligations were other-than-temporarily impaired. Those three CDO’s have a 

contractual balance of $25.8 million at December 31, 2013 which has been reduced to $8.5 million by $1.3 million of interest 

payments received, $14.1 million of cumulative OTTI charges recorded through earnings to date and $1.9 million recorded in 

other comprehensive income. The severity of the OTTI recorded varies by security, based on the analysis described below, and 

ranges, at December 31, 2013 from 28% to 93%. The temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income is due to 

factors other than credit loss, mainly current market illiquidity. These securities are collateralized by trust preferred securities 

issued primarily by bank holding companies, but certain pools do include a limited number of insurance companies. The market 

for these securities has become very illiquid, there are very few new issuances of trust preferred securities and the credit spreads 

implied by current prices have increased dramatically and remain very high, resulting in significant non-credit related impairment. 

The Corporation uses the OTTI evaluation model to compare the present value of expected cash flows to the previous estimate to 

determine if there are adverse changes in cash flows during the year. The OTTI model considers the structure and term of the CDO 

and the financial condition of the underlying issuers. Specifically, the model details interest rates, principal balances of note classes 

and underlying issuers, the timing and amount of interest and principal payments of the underlying issuers, and the allocation of 

the payments to the note classes. Cash flows are projected using a forward rate LIBOR curve, as these CDOs are variable-rate 

instruments. An average rate is then computed using this same forward rate curve to determine an appropriate discount rate (3 

month LIBOR plus margin ranging from 160 to 180 basis points). The current estimate of expected cash flows is based on the 

most recent trustee reports and any other relevant market information, including announcements of interest payment deferrals or 

defaults  of  underlying  trust  preferred  securities. Assumptions  used  in  the  model  include  expected  future  default  rates  and 

prepayments. We assume no recoveries on defaults and treat all interest payment deferrals as defaults. In addition we use the model 

to “stress” each CDO, or make assumptions more severe than expected activity, to determine the degree to which assumptions 

could deteriorate before the CDO could no longer fully support repayment of the Corporation’s note class.

In the third quarter of 2013, the Corporation received a $1.3 million payment on a CDO that had a book value of $0.2 million. 

The payment in excess of book value is recognized as interest income. This CDO had the highest severity of recorded impairment 

and while a payment by the issuer was expected, such payment was not projected until maturity in the OTTI evaluation at June 

30, 2013. The future payments, if any, on this CDO cannot be predicted with enough accuracy that such future payments will be 

recorded as interest income when received. 

Collateralized debt obligations include one additional investment in a CDO consisting of pooled trust preferred securities in which 

the issuers are primarily banks. This CDO, with an amortized cost of $606 thousand and a fair value of $548 thousand, is currently 

rated BAA3 and is the senior tranche, is not in the scope of FASB ASC 325 as it was rated high investment grade at purchase, and 

is not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired based on its credit quality. Its fair value is negatively impacted by the 

factors described above.

Management has consistently used Standard & Poors pricing to value these investments. There are a number of other pricing 

sources available to determine fair value for these investments. These sources utilize a variety of methods to determine fair value. 

The result is a wide range of estimates of fair value for these securities. The Standard & Poors pricing ranges from 20.92 to 90.43 

while Moody’s Investor Service pricing ranges from 3.28 to 89.98, with others falling somewhere in between. We recognize that 

the Standard & Poors pricing utilized is likely a conservative estimate, but have been consistent in using this source and its estimate 

of fair value.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The following tables show the securities' gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of 

time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

December 31, 2013

Less Than 12 Months

More Than 12 Months

Total

Unrealized

Unrealized

Unrealized

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Fair Value

Losses

Fair Value

Losses

Fair Value

Losses

Mortgage-backed securities, residential

$

52,524

$

(1,645) $

6,022

$

(347) $

58,546

$

(1,992)

Mortgage-backed securities, commercial

Collateralized mortgage obligations

State and municipal obligations

Collateralized debt obligations

406,291

43,899

—

—

(13,979)

(1,746)

—

—

4,357

29,588

2,305

3,686

(252)

4,357

(252)

(1,920)

435,879

(15,899)

(176)

(6,619)

46,204

3,686

(1,922)

(6,619)

Total temporarily impaired securities

$ 502,714

$

(17,370) $

45,958

$

(9,314) $ 548,672

$

(26,684)

December 31, 2012

Less Than 12 Months

More Than 12 Months

Total

Unrealized

Unrealized

Unrealized

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Fair Value

Losses

Fair Value

Losses

Fair Value

Losses

Mortgage-backed securities, residential

$

7,245

$

(13) $

— $

— $

7,245

$

Mortgage-backed securities, commercial

Collateralized mortgage obligations

State and municipal obligations

Collateralized debt obligations

5,086

46,121

8,611

—

(16)

(246)

(77)

—

—

—

—

4,032

(7,882)

—

—

—

5,086

46,121

8,611

4,032

Total temporarily impaired securities

$

67,063

$

(352) $

4,032

$

(7,882) $

71,095

$

(13)

(16)

(246)

(77)

(7,882)

(8,234)

The Corporation held 221 investment securities with an amortized cost greater than fair value as of December 31, 2013. The 

unrealized losses on collateralized mortgage obligations, mortgage-backed securities and state and municipal obligations represent 

negative adjustments to market value relative to the rate of interest paid on the securities and not losses related to the creditworthiness 

of the issuer. Gross unrealized losses on investment securities were $26.7 million as of December 31, 2013 and $8.2 million as of 

December 31, 2012. Management does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that management would be required to 

sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery. Management believes the value will recover as the securities approach maturity 

or market rates change.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently 

when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by 

segregating the portfolio into two general segments and applying the appropriate OTTI model.

Investment securities are generally evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC 320, Investments—Debt and Equity Securities. However, 

certain purchased beneficial interests, including non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and collateralized 

debt obligations, that had credit ratings at the time of purchase of below AA are evaluated using the model outlined in FASB ASC 

325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.

In determining OTTI under the FASB ASC-320model, management considers many factors, including: (1)the length of time and 

the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2)the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) 

whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the entity has the intent to sell the security 

or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-

than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to 

management at a point in time.

The second segment of the portfolio uses the OTTI guidance provided by FASB ASC-325that is specific to purchase beneficial 

interests that, on the purchase date, were rated below AA. Under the FASB ASC-325model, the Corporation compares the present 

value of the remaining cash flows as estimated at the preceding evaluation date to the current expected remaining cash flows. An 

OTTI is deemed to have occurred if there has been an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows.

When OTTI occurs under either model, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to 
sell the security or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less 
any current-period credit loss. If an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before 
recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire 
difference between the investment's amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity does not intend 
to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its 
amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the 
amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value 
of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors is 
recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized 
in earnings becomes the new amortized cost basis of the investment.

A significant portion of the total unrealized losses relates to collateralized debt obligations that were separately evaluated under 
FASB ASC 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets. Based upon qualitative considerations, such as a downgrade 
in credit rating or further defaults of underlying issuers during the year, and an analysis of expected cash flows, we determined 
that three CDOs included in collateralized debt obligations were other-than-temporarily impaired. Those three CDO’s have a 
contractual balance of $25.8 million at December 31, 2013 which has been reduced to $8.5 million by $1.3 million of interest 
payments received, $14.1 million of cumulative OTTI charges recorded through earnings to date and $1.9 million recorded in 
other comprehensive income. The severity of the OTTI recorded varies by security, based on the analysis described below, and 
ranges, at December 31, 2013 from 28% to 93%. The temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income is due to 
factors other than credit loss, mainly current market illiquidity. These securities are collateralized by trust preferred securities 
issued primarily by bank holding companies, but certain pools do include a limited number of insurance companies. The market 
for these securities has become very illiquid, there are very few new issuances of trust preferred securities and the credit spreads 
implied by current prices have increased dramatically and remain very high, resulting in significant non-credit related impairment. 
The Corporation uses the OTTI evaluation model to compare the present value of expected cash flows to the previous estimate to 
determine if there are adverse changes in cash flows during the year. The OTTI model considers the structure and term of the CDO 
and the financial condition of the underlying issuers. Specifically, the model details interest rates, principal balances of note classes 
and underlying issuers, the timing and amount of interest and principal payments of the underlying issuers, and the allocation of 
the payments to the note classes. Cash flows are projected using a forward rate LIBOR curve, as these CDOs are variable-rate 
instruments. An average rate is then computed using this same forward rate curve to determine an appropriate discount rate (3 
month LIBOR plus margin ranging from 160 to 180 basis points). The current estimate of expected cash flows is based on the 
most recent trustee reports and any other relevant market information, including announcements of interest payment deferrals or 
defaults  of  underlying  trust  preferred  securities. Assumptions  used  in  the  model  include  expected  future  default  rates  and 
prepayments. We assume no recoveries on defaults and treat all interest payment deferrals as defaults. In addition we use the model 
to “stress” each CDO, or make assumptions more severe than expected activity, to determine the degree to which assumptions 
could deteriorate before the CDO could no longer fully support repayment of the Corporation’s note class.

In the third quarter of 2013, the Corporation received a $1.3 million payment on a CDO that had a book value of $0.2 million. 
The payment in excess of book value is recognized as interest income. This CDO had the highest severity of recorded impairment 
and while a payment by the issuer was expected, such payment was not projected until maturity in the OTTI evaluation at June 
30, 2013. The future payments, if any, on this CDO cannot be predicted with enough accuracy that such future payments will be 
recorded as interest income when received. 

Collateralized debt obligations include one additional investment in a CDO consisting of pooled trust preferred securities in which 
the issuers are primarily banks. This CDO, with an amortized cost of $606 thousand and a fair value of $548 thousand, is currently 
rated BAA3 and is the senior tranche, is not in the scope of FASB ASC 325 as it was rated high investment grade at purchase, and 
is not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired based on its credit quality. Its fair value is negatively impacted by the 
factors described above.

Management has consistently used Standard & Poors pricing to value these investments. There are a number of other pricing 
sources available to determine fair value for these investments. These sources utilize a variety of methods to determine fair value. 
The result is a wide range of estimates of fair value for these securities. The Standard & Poors pricing ranges from 20.92 to 90.43 
while Moody’s Investor Service pricing ranges from 3.28 to 89.98, with others falling somewhere in between. We recognize that 
the Standard & Poors pricing utilized is likely a conservative estimate, but have been consistent in using this source and its estimate 
of fair value.

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The table below presents a rollforward of the credit losses recognized in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1,
Amounts related to credit loss for which other-than-
temporary impairment was not previously recognized
Amounts realized for securities sold during the period
Reductions for increase in cash flows expected to be collected
that are recognized over the remaining life of the security
Increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which other-
than-temporary impairment was previously recognized
Ending balance, December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

14,983

$

15,180

$

15,070

11
(208)

(904)

—

110
—

—

—
14,079

$

—
14,983

$

—
15,180

$

5.  LOANS:

Loans are summarized as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Total gross loans
Less: unearned income
Allowance for loan losses
TOTAL

December 31,

2013
$ 1,042,138
482,377
268,033
1,792,548
(1,120)
(20,068)
$ 1,771,360

2012
$ 1,088,144
496,237
268,507
1,852,888
(952)
(21,958)
$ 1,829,978

Loans in the above summary include loans totaling $19.4 million and $27.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012 that are 
subject to the FDIC loss share arrangement (“covered loans”) discussed in footnote 6.

The Corporation periodically sells residential mortgage loans it originates based on the overall loan demand of the Corporation 
and the outstanding balances in the residential mortgage portfolio. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, loans held for sale included 
$3.3 million and $8.8 million, respectively, and are included in the totals above.

In the normal course of business, the Corporation’s subsidiary banks make loans to directors and executive officers and to their 
associates. In 2013, the aggregate dollar amount of these loans to directors and executive officers who held office amounted to 
$61.5 million at the beginning of the year. During 2013, advances of $33.9 million, repayments of $40.4 million and decreases of 
$0.6 million resulting from changes in personnel were made with respect to related party loans for an aggregate dollar amount 
outstanding of $55.6 million at December 31, 2013.

Loans serviced for others, which are not reported as assets, total $539.0 million and $543.6 million at year-end 2013 and 2012. 
Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with serviced loans were $2.61 million and $2.64 million at year-end 2013 
and 2012.

Activity for capitalized mortgage servicing rights (included in other assets) was as follows:     

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Servicing rights:

Beginning of year

Additions*

Amortized to expense

End of year

December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

$

2,225

$

2,429

$

588

(748)

868

(1,072)

2,065

$

2,225

$

2,080

1,035

(686)

2,429

* In 2011 $520 thousand is from the acquisition of Freestar Bank 

Third  party  valuations  are  conducted  periodically  for  mortgage  servicing  rights.  Based  on  these  valuations,  fair  values  were 

approximately $3.0 million and $3.2 million at year end 2013 and 2012. There was no valuation allowance in 2013 or 2012.

Fair value for 2013 was determined using a discount rate of 10%, prepayment speeds ranging from 110% to 550%, depending on 

the stratification of the specific right. Fair value at year end 2012 was determined using a discount rate of 9%, prepayment speeds 

ranging from 262% to 550%, depending on the stratification of the specific right. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized over 8 

years, the expected life of the sold loans. 

6.  ACQUISITIONS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET:

On August 16, 2013, the Bank completed a Purchase and Assumption Agreement with Bank of America, National Association. 

Under the terms of the Agreement, First Financial Bank purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of 7 branch 

offices and 2 drive-up facilities of Bank of America in central and southern Illinois. The acquisition was beneficial in increasing 

the presence of the bank in the Illinois market. First Financial received cash in the amount of $177.7 million. The acquisition 

consisted of loans with a fair value of $1.9 million, fixed assets with a value of $5.9 million, a customer related core deposit 

intangible asset of $2.2 million, deposits with a value of $189.3 million and other liabilities of $0.3 million. Based upon the 

acquisition date fair values of the net assets acquired, goodwill of $1.9 million was recorded, all of which is expected to be tax 

deductible.  

On December 30, 2011, the Bank completed a purchase and assumption agreement with PNB Holding Co (PNB), an Illinois 

corporation, to purchase all of the issued and outstanding stock of Freestar Bank, National Association, and assume certain 

liabilities of PNB (the “Transaction”).  Immediately following the acquisition of the stock of Freestar Bank, First Financial 

merged Freestar Bank with and into its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Financial Bank, National Association.

The acquisition provided a strategic entry into the Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal and Pontiac, Illinois markets. 

Each of these markets are characterized by higher growth rates.

On July 2, 2009, the Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

(“FDIC”) to assume all of the deposits (excluding brokered deposits) and certain assets of The First National Bank of Danville, a 

full-service commercial bank headquartered in Danville, Illinois, that had failed and been placed in receivership with the FDIC.  

Under the loss-sharing agreement (“LSA”), the Bank will share in the losses on assets covered under the agreement (referred to 

as covered assets). On losses up to $29 million, the FDIC has agreed to reimburse the Bank for 80 percent of the losses. On losses 

exceeding $29 million, the FDIC has agreed to reimburse the Bank for 95 percent of the losses. The loss-sharing agreement is 

subject to following servicing procedures as specified in the agreement with the FDIC. Loans acquired that are subject to the loss-

sharing agreement with the FDIC are referred to as covered loans for disclosure purposes. Since the acquisition date the Bank has 

been reimbursed $18.4 million for losses and carrying expenses and currently carries a balance of $1.1 million in the indemnification 

asset. Included in the current balance is the estimate of $470 thousand for 80% of the loans subject to the loss-sharing agreement 

identified in the allowance for loan loss evaluation as future potential losses at December 31, 2013. Loans covered by the loss 

share agreement excluding AS 310-30 loans at December 31, 2013and 2012 totaled $18.5 million and $23.5 million, respectively.

FASB ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, applies to a loan with evidence of 

deterioration of credit quality since origination, acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that 

the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. FASB ASC 310-30 prohibits carrying over 

or creating an allowance for loan losses upon initial recognition. The Freestar and Danville acquisitions resulted in loans accounted 

for following this standard. The carrying amount of loans accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 at December 31, 

2013 and 2012, are shown in the following tables:

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The table below presents a rollforward of the credit losses recognized in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Beginning balance, January 1,

Amounts related to credit loss for which other-than-

temporary impairment was not previously recognized

Amounts realized for securities sold during the period

Reductions for increase in cash flows expected to be collected

that are recognized over the remaining life of the security

Increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which other-

than-temporary impairment was previously recognized

2013

2012

2011

$

14,983

$

15,180

$

15,070

11

(208)

—

—

110

—

—

—

(904)

—

Ending balance, December 31,

$

14,079

$

14,983

$

15,180

5.  LOANS:

Loans are summarized as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Total gross loans

Less: unearned income

Allowance for loan losses

TOTAL

December 31,

2013

2012

$ 1,042,138

$ 1,088,144

482,377

268,033

496,237

268,507

1,792,548

1,852,888

(1,120)

(20,068)

(952)

(21,958)

$ 1,771,360

$ 1,829,978

Loans in the above summary include loans totaling $19.4 million and $27.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012 that are 

subject to the FDIC loss share arrangement (“covered loans”) discussed in footnote 6.

The Corporation periodically sells residential mortgage loans it originates based on the overall loan demand of the Corporation 

and the outstanding balances in the residential mortgage portfolio. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, loans held for sale included 

$3.3 million and $8.8 million, respectively, and are included in the totals above.

In the normal course of business, the Corporation’s subsidiary banks make loans to directors and executive officers and to their 

associates. In 2013, the aggregate dollar amount of these loans to directors and executive officers who held office amounted to 

$61.5 million at the beginning of the year. During 2013, advances of $33.9 million, repayments of $40.4 million and decreases of 

$0.6 million resulting from changes in personnel were made with respect to related party loans for an aggregate dollar amount 

outstanding of $55.6 million at December 31, 2013.

Loans serviced for others, which are not reported as assets, total $539.0 million and $543.6 million at year-end 2013 and 2012. 

Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with serviced loans were $2.61 million and $2.64 million at year-end 2013 

and 2012.

Activity for capitalized mortgage servicing rights (included in other assets) was as follows:     

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Servicing rights:
Beginning of year
Additions*
Amortized to expense
End of year

December 31,
2012

2013

2011

$

$

2,225
588
(748)
2,065

$

$

2,429
868
(1,072)
2,225

$

$

2,080
1,035
(686)
2,429

* In 2011 $520 thousand is from the acquisition of Freestar Bank 

Third  party  valuations  are  conducted  periodically  for  mortgage  servicing  rights.  Based  on  these  valuations,  fair  values  were 
approximately $3.0 million and $3.2 million at year end 2013 and 2012. There was no valuation allowance in 2013 or 2012.

Fair value for 2013 was determined using a discount rate of 10%, prepayment speeds ranging from 110% to 550%, depending on 
the stratification of the specific right. Fair value at year end 2012 was determined using a discount rate of 9%, prepayment speeds 
ranging from 262% to 550%, depending on the stratification of the specific right. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized over 8 
years, the expected life of the sold loans. 

6.  ACQUISITIONS AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET:

On August 16, 2013, the Bank completed a Purchase and Assumption Agreement with Bank of America, National Association. 
Under the terms of the Agreement, First Financial Bank purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of 7 branch 
offices and 2 drive-up facilities of Bank of America in central and southern Illinois. The acquisition was beneficial in increasing 
the presence of the bank in the Illinois market. First Financial received cash in the amount of $177.7 million. The acquisition 
consisted of loans with a fair value of $1.9 million, fixed assets with a value of $5.9 million, a customer related core deposit 
intangible asset of $2.2 million, deposits with a value of $189.3 million and other liabilities of $0.3 million. Based upon the 
acquisition date fair values of the net assets acquired, goodwill of $1.9 million was recorded, all of which is expected to be tax 
deductible.  

On December 30, 2011, the Bank completed a purchase and assumption agreement with PNB Holding Co (PNB), an Illinois 
corporation, to purchase all of the issued and outstanding stock of Freestar Bank, National Association, and assume certain 
liabilities of PNB (the “Transaction”).  Immediately following the acquisition of the stock of Freestar Bank, First Financial 
merged Freestar Bank with and into its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Financial Bank, National Association.

The acquisition provided a strategic entry into the Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal and Pontiac, Illinois markets. 
Each of these markets are characterized by higher growth rates.

On July 2, 2009, the Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 
(“FDIC”) to assume all of the deposits (excluding brokered deposits) and certain assets of The First National Bank of Danville, a 
full-service commercial bank headquartered in Danville, Illinois, that had failed and been placed in receivership with the FDIC.  
Under the loss-sharing agreement (“LSA”), the Bank will share in the losses on assets covered under the agreement (referred to 
as covered assets). On losses up to $29 million, the FDIC has agreed to reimburse the Bank for 80 percent of the losses. On losses 
exceeding $29 million, the FDIC has agreed to reimburse the Bank for 95 percent of the losses. The loss-sharing agreement is 
subject to following servicing procedures as specified in the agreement with the FDIC. Loans acquired that are subject to the loss-
sharing agreement with the FDIC are referred to as covered loans for disclosure purposes. Since the acquisition date the Bank has 
been reimbursed $18.4 million for losses and carrying expenses and currently carries a balance of $1.1 million in the indemnification 
asset. Included in the current balance is the estimate of $470 thousand for 80% of the loans subject to the loss-sharing agreement 
identified in the allowance for loan loss evaluation as future potential losses at December 31, 2013. Loans covered by the loss 
share agreement excluding AS 310-30 loans at December 31, 2013and 2012 totaled $18.5 million and $23.5 million, respectively.

FASB ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, applies to a loan with evidence of 
deterioration of credit quality since origination, acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that 
the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. FASB ASC 310-30 prohibits carrying over 
or creating an allowance for loan losses upon initial recognition. The Freestar and Danville acquisitions resulted in loans accounted 
for following this standard. The carrying amount of loans accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 at December 31, 
2013 and 2012, are shown in the following tables:

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(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance
Discount accretion
Disposals
ASC 310-30 Loans

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance
Discount accretion
Disposals
ASC 310-30 Loans

 The rollforward of the FDIC Indemnification asset is as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance
Accretion
Net changes in losses and expenses added
Reimbursements from the FDIC
TOTAL

7.  ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES:

Commercial

Consumer

13,654
(24)
(5,954)
7,676

$

$

3,464
(12)
(1,043)
2,409

Commercial

Consumer

22,139
(286)
(8,199)
13,654

$

$

6,616
(114)
(3,038)
3,464

$

$

$

$

2013
Total

17,118
(36)
(6,997)
10,085

2012
Total

28,755
(400)
(11,237)
17,118

$

$

$

$

December 31,

2013

2012

$

$

2,632
—
(1,225)
(352)
1,055

$

$

2,384
—
2,422
(2,174)
2,632

The following table presents the activity of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the years ended 
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Allowance for Loan Losses:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance
Provision for loan losses*
Loans charged -off
Recoveries
Ending Balance

Commercial
10,987
$
3,144
(4,830)
3,149
12,450

$

December 31, 2013
Consumer

Residential
5,426
$
629
(4,942)
472
1,585

$

$

$

3,879
1,985
(3,615)
1,401
3,650

Unallocated
1,666
$
717
—
—
2,383

$

* Provision before increase of $1.4 million in 2013 for decrease in FDIC indemnification asset

Allowance for Loan Losses:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance
Provision for loan losses*
Loans charged -off
Recoveries
Ending Balance

Commercial
12,119
$
2,400
(4,176)
644
10,987

$

December 31, 2012
Consumer

Residential
2,728
$
5,196
(2,598)
100
5,426

$

$

$

3,889
2,243
(3,640)
1,387
3,879

Unallocated
505
$
1,161
—
—
1,666

$

Total

21,958
6,475
(13,387)
5,022
20,068

Total

19,241
11,000
(10,414)
2,131
21,958

$

$

$

$

Allowance for Loan Losses:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Beginning balance

Provision for loan losses*

Loans charged -off

Recoveries

Ending Balance

December 31, 2011

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

$

12,809

$

3,708

(5,336)

938

$

2,873

2,571

(2,811)

95

$

12,119

$

2,728

$

4,551

1,199

(2,969)

1,108

3,889

$

$

2,103

$

(1,598)

—

—

505

$

22,336

5,880

(11,116)

2,141

19,241

* Provision before decrease of $125 thousand in 2011 for increase in FDIC indemnification asset

The following tables present the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio 

segment and based on impairment method at December 31, 2013 and 2012:

Allowance for Loan Losses:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

December 31, 2013

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

Individually evaluated for impairment

3,158

$

— $

— $

— $

Collectively evaluated for impairment

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

8,421

871

1,408

177

3,650

—

2,383

—

BALANCE AT END OF YEAR

12,450

$

1,585

$

3,650

$

2,383

$

3,158

15,862

1,048

20,068

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial    Residential   

Consumer   

Individually evaluated for impairment

18,825

$

37

$

Collectively evaluated for impairment

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

1,020,771

8,001

481,439

2,397

269,352

—

—

Total   

  $

18,862

1,771,562

10,398

BALANCE AT END OF YEAR

$ 1,047,597

$

483,873

$

269,352

  $ 1,800,822

Allowance for Loan Losses:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

December 31, 2012

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

Individually evaluated for impairment

3,453

$

3,920

$

— $

— $

Collectively evaluated for impairment

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

7,286

248

1,506

—

3,879

—

1,666

—

7,373

14,337

248

BALANCE AT END OF YEAR

10,987

$

5,426

$

3,879

$

1,666

$

21,958

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial    Residential   

Consumer   

Individually evaluated for impairment

23,721

$

6,973

$

Collectively evaluated for impairment

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

1,056,861

13,582

487,486

3,421

269,882

—

6

Total   

  $

30,694

1,814,229

17,009

BALANCE AT END OF YEAR

$ 1,094,164

$

497,880

$

269,888

  $ 1,861,932

Loans

Loans

$

$

$

$

$

$

* Provision before decrease of $2.2 million in 2012 for increase in FDIC indemnification asset

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$

$

December 31, 2011
Consumer

$

$

4,551
1,199
(2,969)
1,108
3,889

Residential
2,873
$
2,571
(2,811)
95
2,728

Unallocated
2,103
$
(1,598)
—
—
505

Total

22,336
5,880
(11,116)
2,141
19,241

$

$

Allowance for Loan Losses:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance
Provision for loan losses*
Loans charged -off
Recoveries
Ending Balance

Commercial
12,809
$
3,708
(5,336)
938
12,119

$

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial

Consumer

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial

Consumer

Beginning balance

Discount accretion

Disposals

ASC 310-30 Loans

Beginning balance

Discount accretion

Disposals

ASC 310-30 Loans

 The rollforward of the FDIC Indemnification asset is as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Beginning balance

Accretion

Net changes in losses and expenses added

Reimbursements from the FDIC

TOTAL

7.  ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES:

$

$

$

$

13,654

$

3,464

$

(24)

(5,954)

(12)

(1,043)

7,676

$

2,409

$

22,139

$

6,616

$

(286)

(8,199)

(114)

(3,038)

13,654

$

3,464

$

2013

Total

17,118

(36)

(6,997)

10,085

2012

Total

28,755

(400)

(11,237)

17,118

December 31,

2013

2012

$

2,632

$

2,384

—

(1,225)

(352)

$

1,055

$

—

2,422

(2,174)

2,632

The following table presents the activity of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the years ended 

December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

* Provision before increase of $1.4 million in 2013 for decrease in FDIC indemnification asset

Allowance for Loan Losses:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Beginning balance

Provision for loan losses*

Loans charged -off

Recoveries

Ending Balance

Allowance for Loan Losses:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Beginning balance

Provision for loan losses*

Loans charged -off

Recoveries

Ending Balance

December 31, 2013

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

$

10,987

$

5,426

$

1,666

$

3,144

(4,830)

3,149

629

(4,942)

472

3,879

1,985

(3,615)

1,401

3,650

717

—

—

21,958

6,475

(13,387)

5,022

20,068

$

12,450

$

1,585

$

2,383

$

December 31, 2012

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

$

12,119

$

2,400

(4,176)

644

$

2,728

5,196

(2,598)

100

$

10,987

$

5,426

$

3,889

2,243

(3,640)

1,387

3,879

505

$

1,161

—

—

1,666

$

19,241

11,000

(10,414)

2,131

21,958

$

$

$

$

* Provision before decrease of $2.2 million in 2012 for increase in FDIC indemnification asset

* Provision before decrease of $125 thousand in 2011 for increase in FDIC indemnification asset

The following tables present the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio 
segment and based on impairment method at December 31, 2013 and 2012:

Allowance for Loan Losses:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Individually evaluated for impairment

Collectively evaluated for impairment

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

BALANCE AT END OF YEAR

Loans

December 31, 2013

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

$

$

3,158

$

— $

— $

— $

8,421

871

1,408

177

3,650

—

2,383

—

12,450

$

1,585

$

3,650

$

2,383

$

3,158

15,862

1,048

20,068

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial    Residential   

Consumer   

Total   

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

18,825

$

37

$

—

  $

18,862

Collectively evaluated for impairment

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

1,020,771

8,001

481,439

2,397

269,352

—

1,771,562

10,398

BALANCE AT END OF YEAR

$ 1,047,597

$

483,873

$

269,352

  $ 1,800,822

Allowance for Loan Losses:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Individually evaluated for impairment

Collectively evaluated for impairment

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

BALANCE AT END OF YEAR

Loans

December 31, 2012

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

Unallocated

Total

$

$

3,453

$

3,920

$

— $

— $

7,286

248

1,506

—

3,879

—

1,666

—

7,373

14,337

248

10,987

$

5,426

$

3,879

$

1,666

$

21,958

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial    Residential   

Consumer   

Total   

Individually evaluated for impairment

$

23,721

$

6,973

$

—

  $

30,694

Collectively evaluated for impairment

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

1,056,861

13,582

487,486

3,421

269,882

6

1,814,229

17,009

BALANCE AT END OF YEAR

$ 1,094,164

$

497,880

$

269,888

  $ 1,861,932

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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loan.

December 31, 2013

With no related allowance recorded:

Commercial

Unpaid

Principal
Balance

Recorded
Investment

Allowance

for Loan

Losses
Allocated

Cash Basis

Average

Interest

Interest

Recorded
Income
Investment Recognized Recognized

Income

Commercial & Industrial

$

2,120

$

1,918

$

— $

1,555

$

— $

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity
Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial

Commercial & Industrial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

—

271

—

—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

10,134

—

7,664

—

1,062

37

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

105

—

—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

8,620

—

7,204

—

1,062

37

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

1,612

—

1,500

—

46

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

26

—

—

7

—
—

—

—

—

—

13,029

356

7,921

—

2,979

524

113

2,216

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

217

113

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

217

113

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

$

21,288

$

18,946

$

3,158

$

28,726

$

330

$

330

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Commercial & Industrial

17,262

17,098

3,153

16,738

For 2012, the unpaid principal balance has not been reduced for partial charge-offs.

Unpaid

Principal

Balance

Allowance

for Loan

Losses

Recorded

Average

Recorded

Interest

Income

Cash Basis

Interest

Income

Investment

Allocated

Investment Recognized Recognized

With no related allowance recorded:

Commercial & Industrial

$

— $

— $

— $

1,013

$

— $

December 31, 2012

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Commercial

Farmland

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

191

293

—

52

126

—

—

—

—

—

3,794

1,679

150

—

—

—

—

—

50

—

—

—

891

5,000

—

1,362

1,230

75

176

2,216

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

179

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

891

7,438

—

1,209

1,254

179

—

5,540

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

891

7,386

—

1,209

1,254

179

—

5,540

—

—

—

62

$

33,773

$

33,557

$

7,609

$

30,580

$

179

$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loan.

Unpaid

Principal

Balance

Allowance

for Loan

Losses

Recorded

Average

Recorded

Interest

Income

Cash Basis

Interest

Income

Investment

Allocated

Investment Recognized Recognized

With no related allowance recorded:

Commercial & Industrial

$

2,120

$

1,918

$

— $

1,555

$

— $

December 31, 2013

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Commercial

Farmland

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial

Commercial & Industrial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

46

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

26

—

—

7

—

—

—

—

—

—

356

7,921

—

2,979

524

113

2,216

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

330

1,612

13,029

1,500

217

113

217

113

—

271

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

37

—

—

—

—

—

—

10,134

7,664

—

—

1,062

—

105

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

8,620

7,204

—

—

1,062

37

—

—

—

—

—

—

61

$

21,288

$

18,946

$

3,158

$

28,726

$

330

$

For 2012, the unpaid principal balance has not been reduced for partial charge-offs.

December 31, 2012

With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
Farmland
Non Farm, Non Residential
Agriculture
All Other Commercial
Residential
First Liens
Home Equity
Junior Liens
Multifamily
All Other Residential
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
All Other Consumer
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
Farmland
Non Farm, Non Residential
Agriculture
All Other Commercial
Residential
First Liens
Home Equity
Junior Liens
Multifamily
All Other Residential
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
All Other Consumer
TOTAL

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

Recorded
Investment

Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated

Interest
Average
Income
Recorded
Investment Recognized Recognized

Cash Basis
Interest
Income

$

— $
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

— $
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

17,262
891
7,438
—
1,209

1,254
179
—
5,540
—

17,098
891
7,386
—
1,209

1,254
179
—
5,540
—

—
—
33,773

$

—
—
33,557

$

$

— $
—
—
—
—

$

1,013
—
1,679
—
—

— $
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

3,153
191
293
—
52

126
—
—
3,794
—

—
—
7,609

150
—
—
50
—

—
—

16,738
891
5,000
—
1,362

1,230
75
176
2,216
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—
—
179
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
30,580

$

$

—
—
179

$

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—

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With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
Farmland
Non Farm, Non Residential
Agriculture
All Other Commercial
Residential
First Liens
Home Equity
Junior Liens
Multifamily
All Other Residential
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
All Other Consumer
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
Farmland
Non Farm, Non Residential
Agriculture
All Other Commercial
Residential
First Liens
Home Equity
Junior Liens
Multifamily
All Other Residential
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
All Other Consumer
TOTAL

Interest
Average
Income
Recorded
Investment Recognized Recognized

Cash Basis
Interest
Income

$

$

1,929
—
3,262
—
—

$

165
—
—
—
—

150
—
—
50
—

—
—

16,746
360
8,717
—
1,671

2,014
—
937
510
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
36,346

$

$

—
—
165

$

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—

The following table presents the recorded investment in nonperforming loans by class of loans.

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2012

Loans Past

Due Over

90 Day Still

Loans Past

Due Over

90 Day Still

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Accruing

Restructured Non-accrual

Accruing

Restructured Non-accrual

Commercial & Industrial

$

240

$

6,578

$

6,861

$

$

11,573

$

1,100

4,283

4,047

1,237

4,126

—

489

—

—

40

147

—

1

187

3

5,687

—

—

—

—

—

61

—

626

17

99

4,918

134

1,412

195

390

433

130

186

974

724

231

491

69

—

24

538

101

—

133

3

4,836

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

685

16

9,360

907

6,718

104

4,811

6,852

196

405

5,598

150

174

1,519

Commercial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

accrual.

$

2,207

$

17,252

$

19,779

$

3,551

$

21,236

$

36,794

The commercial and industrial loans and non farm, non residential loans included in restructured loans above are also on non-

Covered loans included in loans past due over 90 days still on accrual are $580 thousand at December 31, 2013 and $630 thousand 

at December 31, 2012. Covered loans included in non-accrual loans are $1.1 million at December 31, 2013 and $4.3 million at 

December 31, 2012. Covered loans of $84 thousand are deemed impaired at December 31, 2013 and have no allowance for loan 

loss allocated to them. On December 31, 2012 there were $2.9 million of covered loans deemed impaired that had an allowance 

for loan loss allocated to them of $236 thousand. Non-performing loans include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are 

collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans.

During the years ending December 31, 2013 and 2012, the terms of certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings 

(TDRs). The following tables present the activity for TDR's. 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

January 1,

    Added

    Charged Off

    Payments

December 31,

$

$

16,474

$

4,107

$

1,561

—

(5,708)

841

(32)

(586)

$

704

270

(50)

(280)

12,327

$

4,330

$

644

$

2013

Total

21,285

2,672

(82)

(6,574)

17,301

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Average

Recorded

Interest

Income

Cash Basis

Interest

Income

Investment Recognized Recognized

With no related allowance recorded:

Commercial & Industrial

$

1,929

$

165

$

Non Farm, Non Residential

3,262

December 31, 2011

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Commercial

Farmland

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial

Commercial & Industrial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

150

—

—

—

—

—

50

—

—

—

16,746

360

8,717

—

1,671

2,014

—

937

510

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

$

36,346

$

165

$

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

The following table presents the recorded investment in nonperforming loans by class of loans.

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2012

Loans Past
Due Over
90 Day Still
Accruing

Restructured Non-accrual

Loans Past
Due Over
90 Day Still
Accruing

Restructured Non-accrual

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial

Commercial & Industrial

$

240

$

6,578

$

6,861

$

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

—

489

—

—

—

5,687

—

—

99

4,918

134

1,412

724

231

491

69

—

$

11,573

$

—

4,836

—

—

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

1,100

4,283

4,047

1,237

4,126

40

147

—

1

187

3

—

—

61

—

626

17

195

390

433

130

186

974

24

538

101

—

133

3

—

—

—

—

685

16

$

2,207

$

17,252

$

19,779

$

3,551

$

21,236

$

36,794

9,360

907

6,718

104

4,811

6,852

196

405

5,598

150

174

1,519

The commercial and industrial loans and non farm, non residential loans included in restructured loans above are also on non-
accrual.

Covered loans included in loans past due over 90 days still on accrual are $580 thousand at December 31, 2013 and $630 thousand 
at December 31, 2012. Covered loans included in non-accrual loans are $1.1 million at December 31, 2013 and $4.3 million at 
December 31, 2012. Covered loans of $84 thousand are deemed impaired at December 31, 2013 and have no allowance for loan 
loss allocated to them. On December 31, 2012 there were $2.9 million of covered loans deemed impaired that had an allowance 
for loan loss allocated to them of $236 thousand. Non-performing loans include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are 
collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans.

During the years ending December 31, 2013 and 2012, the terms of certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings 
(TDRs). The following tables present the activity for TDR's. 

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

January 1,

    Added

    Charged Off

    Payments

December 31,

$

$

16,474

$

4,107

$

704

$

1,561

—

(5,708)

12,327

$

841
(32)
(586)
4,330

$

270
(50)
(280)
644

$

2013

Total

21,285

2,672
(82)
(6,574)
17,301

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Commercial

Residential

Consumer

January 1,

    Added

    Charged Off

    Payments

December 31,

$

$

12,614

$

4,723

$

— $

5,099

(879)

(360)

16,474

$

1,080
(31)
(1,665)
4,107

$

864
(14)
(146)
704

$

2012

Total

17,337

7,043
(924)
(2,171)
21,285

Modification of the terms of such loans typically include one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated 
interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new 
debt with similar risk; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. No modification in 2013 or 2012 
resulted in the permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. Modifications involving a reduction of the stated 
interest rate of the loan were for periods ranging from twelve months to five years. Modifications involving an extension of the 
maturity date were for periods ranging from twelve months to ten years. 

During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 the Corporation modified 32 and 161 loans respectively. In 2013 there 
were 30 of the 32 loans modified that were smaller balance consumer loans and in 2012 there were 155 of the 161 loans 
modified that were consumer in nature. There were 2 and 6 loans, respectively, that were charged off within 12 months of the 
modification for the years 2013 and 2012 that were insignificant to the allowance for loans losses and had no impact on the 
provision for loan losses.

The Corporation has allocated $2.6 million and $1.6 million of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified 
in troubled debt restructurings at both December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Corporation has not committed to lend 
additional amounts as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt 
restructurings.

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in loans by past due category and class of loans.

December 31, 2013

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

than 90 days

Total

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Current

Total

Commercial

Commercial & Industrial

$

1,076

$

266

$

7,900

$

9,242

$

459,076

$

468,318

Greater

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

—

362

31

50

—

—

32

217

—

2,042

—

188

5,594

1,513

1,701

307

392

103

88

3,579

123

7

170

19

—

612

22

40

471

400

1

227

7

—

2,404

63

455

8,808

354

1,033

522

89

4,418

152

92,602

239,183

136,388

108,184

92,602

241,587

136,451

108,639

324,141

332,949

41,350

32,269

66,138

9,169

41,704

33,302

66,660

9,258

243,146

21,636

247,564

21,788

$

11,705

$

2,858

$

12,977

$

27,540

$ 1,773,282

$ 1,800,822

December 31, 2012

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

than 90 days

Total

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Current

Total

Commercial & Industrial

$

1,315

$

861

$

$

$

487,160

$

492,952

Greater

3,616

1,122

2,449

78

350

4,599

24

586

5,641

—

182

3

534

5,618

137

568

143

555

52

214

4,164

225

—

1,004

—

202

15

98

—

—

600

93

5,792

1,656

9,071

215

1,120

182

1,239

5,693

214

4,946

321

87,270

290,023

130,404

81,453

43,317

36,535

49,019

10,834

88,926

299,094

130,619

82,573

43,499

37,774

54,712

11,048

241,303

23,318

246,249

23,639

8,359

1,659

14,617

336,230

350,847

$

21,884

$

4,532

$

18,650

$

45,066

$ 1,816,866

$ 1,861,932

Commercial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Corporation categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their 

debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current 

economic trends, among other factors. The Corporation analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This 

analysis includes non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial loans, with an outstanding balance greater than $50 thousand. Any 

consumer  loans  outstanding  to  a  borrower  who  had  commercial  loans  analyzed  will  be  similarly  risk  rated. This  analysis  is 

performed on a quarterly basis. The Corporation uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If 

left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s 

credit position at some future date.

Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and debt service capacity of 

the borrower or of any pledged collateral. These loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses which have clearly jeopardized 

repayment of principal and interest as originally intended. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution 

will sustain some future loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those graded substandard, with the added characteristic 

that the severity of the weaknesses makes collection or liquidation in full highly questionable or improbable based upon currently 

existing facts, conditions, and values.

Furthermore, non-homogeneous loans which were not individually analyzed, but are 90+ days past due or on non-accrual are 

classified as substandard. Loans included in homogeneous pools, such as residential or consumer, may be classified as substandard 

due to 90+ days delinquency, non-accrual status, bankruptcy, or loan restructuring.

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(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Commercial

Residential

Consumer

January 1,

    Added

    Charged Off

    Payments

December 31,

$

$

12,614

$

4,723

$

— $

5,099

(879)

(360)

1,080

(31)

(1,665)

864

(14)

(146)

16,474

$

4,107

$

704

$

2012

Total

17,337

7,043

(924)

(2,171)

21,285

Modification of the terms of such loans typically include one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated 

interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new 

debt with similar risk; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. No modification in 2013 or 2012 

resulted in the permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. Modifications involving a reduction of the stated 

interest rate of the loan were for periods ranging from twelve months to five years. Modifications involving an extension of the 

maturity date were for periods ranging from twelve months to ten years. 

During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 the Corporation modified 32 and 161 loans respectively. In 2013 there 

were 30 of the 32 loans modified that were smaller balance consumer loans and in 2012 there were 155 of the 161 loans 

modified that were consumer in nature. There were 2 and 6 loans, respectively, that were charged off within 12 months of the 

modification for the years 2013 and 2012 that were insignificant to the allowance for loans losses and had no impact on the 

provision for loan losses.

The Corporation has allocated $2.6 million and $1.6 million of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified 

in troubled debt restructurings at both December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Corporation has not committed to lend 

additional amounts as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt 

restructurings.

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in loans by past due category and class of loans.

December 31, 2013

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

than 90 days

Total

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Past Due

Current

Total

Commercial & Industrial

$

1,076

$

266

$

7,900

$

9,242

$

459,076

$

468,318

Commercial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

—

362

31

50

307

392

103

88

3,579

123

5,594

1,513

1,701

324,141

332,949

—

2,404

63

455

8,808

354

1,033

522

89

4,418

152

92,602

239,183

136,388

108,184

41,350

32,269

66,138

9,169

92,602

241,587

136,451

108,639

41,704

33,302

66,660

9,258

243,146

21,636

247,564

21,788

$

11,705

$

2,858

$

12,977

$

27,540

$ 1,773,282

$ 1,800,822

Greater

—

2,042

—

188

40

471

400

1

227

7

—

—

32

217

7

170

19

—

612

22

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(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
Farmland
Non Farm, Non Residential
Agriculture
All Other Commercial
Residential
First Liens
Home Equity
Junior Liens
Multifamily
All Other Residential
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
All Other Consumer
TOTAL

Credit Quality Indicators:

30-59 Days
Past Due

60-89 Days
Past Due

Greater
than 90 days
Past Due

Total
Past Due

Current

Total

$

$

1,315
534
5,618
137
568

8,359
143
555
52
214

4,164
225
21,884

$

$

861
—
1,004
—
202

1,659
15
98
—
—

600
93
4,532

$

$

$

3,616
1,122
2,449
78
350

4,599
24
586
5,641
—

$

5,792
1,656
9,071
215
1,120

14,617
182
1,239
5,693
214

$

487,160
87,270
290,023
130,404
81,453

336,230
43,317
36,535
49,019
10,834

492,952
88,926
299,094
130,619
82,573

350,847
43,499
37,774
54,712
11,048

182
3
18,650

$

4,946
321
45,066

241,303
23,318
$ 1,816,866

246,249
23,639
$ 1,861,932

The Corporation categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their 
debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current 
economic trends, among other factors. The Corporation analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This 
analysis includes non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial loans, with an outstanding balance greater than $50 thousand. Any 
consumer  loans  outstanding  to  a  borrower  who  had  commercial  loans  analyzed  will  be  similarly  risk  rated. This  analysis  is 
performed on a quarterly basis. The Corporation uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If 
left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s 
credit position at some future date.

Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and debt service capacity of 
the borrower or of any pledged collateral. These loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses which have clearly jeopardized 
repayment of principal and interest as originally intended. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution 
will sustain some future loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those graded substandard, with the added characteristic 
that the severity of the weaknesses makes collection or liquidation in full highly questionable or improbable based upon currently 
existing facts, conditions, and values.

Furthermore, non-homogeneous loans which were not individually analyzed, but are 90+ days past due or on non-accrual are 
classified as substandard. Loans included in homogeneous pools, such as residential or consumer, may be classified as substandard 
due to 90+ days delinquency, non-accrual status, bankruptcy, or loan restructuring.

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Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be 
pass rated loans. Loans listed as not rated are either less than $50 thousand or are included in groups of homogeneous loans. As 
of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is 
as follows:

8.  PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT:

Premises and equipment are summarized as follows:

December 31, 2013
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
Farmland
Non Farm, Non Residential
Agriculture
All Other Commercial
Residential
First Liens
Home Equity
Junior Liens
Multifamily
All Other Residential
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
All Other Consumer
TOTAL

December 31, 2012
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
Farmland
Non Farm, Non Residential
Agriculture
All Other Commercial
Residential
First Liens
Home Equity
Junior Liens
Multifamily
All Other Residential
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
All Other Consumer
TOTAL

$

$

$

$

Pass

406,650
86,633
207,115
128,137
93,515

114,074
12,883
8,858
63,073
3,643

11,447
3,507
$ 1,139,535

$

Pass

414,680
81,977
249,614
119,789
69,952

113,360
13,035
10,419
42,719
2,840

Special
Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Not Rated

Total

$

18,968
3,631
13,408
6,482
2,297

3,834
274
60
1,908
—

$

30,986
347
19,719
105
10,038

8,498
1,071
550
1,482
31

4,069
—
809
—
44

995
113
67
48
—

$

$

6,426
445
—
71
2,243

204,416
27,295
23,654
—
5,550

467,099
91,056
241,051
134,795
108,137

331,817
41,636
33,189
66,511
9,224

219
46
51,127

$

510
79
73,416

$

9
22
6,176

$

234,210
17,984
522,294

246,395
21,638
$ 1,792,548

Special
Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Not Rated

Total

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Land

Building and leasehold improvements

Furniture and equipment

Less accumulated depreciation

TOTAL

were as follows:

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Thereafter

Aggregate depreciation expense was $4.29 million, $3.74 million and $2.84 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company leases certain branch properties and equipment under operating leases. Rent expense was $1 million, $1.1 million, 

and $882 thousand for 2013, 2012, and 2011. Rent commitments, before considering renewal options that generally are present, 

December 31,

2013

2012

$

11,423

$

54,353

42,546

108,322

(56,873)

10,391

49,418

41,096

100,905

(53,597)

$

51,449

$

47,308

$

$

958

731

563

185

184

1,250

3,871

$

31,368
2,718
25,764
8,921
132

8,986
469
50
3,328
—

31,442
1,616
22,038
134
11,239

11,516
1,631
515
8,481
35

311
104
89,062

$

$

7,138
—
831
—
54

689
23
70
59
—

$

$

7,025
805
42
62
803

215,034
28,267
26,575
—
8,136

491,653
87,116
298,289
128,906
82,180

349,585
43,425
37,629
54,587
11,011

25
21
8,910

$

232,727
18,675
538,151

245,020
23,487
$ 1,852,888

9.  GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS:

The Corporation completed its annual impairment testing of goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2012. Management 

does not believe any amount of goodwill is impaired.

In April 2012 Forrest Sherer, Inc. paid $142 thousand to acquire an insurance agency. The only identifiable asset purchased was 

a customer list intangible of $114.

In July of 2013 First Financial Bank acquired branch locations from Bank of America. The intangible assets purchased were the 

core deposit intangible of $2.2 million. Goodwill of $1.9 million was recorded with the purchase.

Intangible assets subject to amortization at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:    

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Customer list intangible

Core deposit intangible

2013

2012

Gross

Amount

Accumulated

Amortization

Gross

Amount

Accumulated

Amortization

$

$

4,669

10,836

15,505

$

$

4,120

6,450

10,570

$

$

4,669

8,600

13,269

$

$

4,012

5,364

9,376

 Aggregate amortization expense was $1.20 million, $1.36 million and $1.06 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

11,695
4,614
$ 1,134,694

$

262
73
82,071

$

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Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be 

pass rated loans. Loans listed as not rated are either less than $50 thousand or are included in groups of homogeneous loans. As 

of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is 

8.  PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT:

Premises and equipment are summarized as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Pass

Substandard

Doubtful

Not Rated

Total

Special

Mention

Commercial & Industrial

$

406,650

$

18,968

$

30,986

$

4,069

$

6,426

$

467,099

as follows:

December 31, 2013

Commercial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

December 31, 2012

Commercial

Farmland

Non Farm, Non Residential

Agriculture

All Other Commercial

Residential

First Liens

Home Equity

Junior Liens

Multifamily

All Other Residential

Consumer

Motor Vehicle

All Other Consumer

TOTAL

$ 1,139,535

$

51,127

$

73,416

$

6,176

$

522,294

$ 1,792,548

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Pass

Substandard

Doubtful

Not Rated

Total

Special

Mention

Commercial & Industrial

$

414,680

$

31,368

$

31,442

$

7,138

$

7,025

$

491,653

347

19,719

105

10,038

8,498

1,071

550

1,482

31

510

79

1,616

22,038

134

11,239

11,516

1,631

515

8,481

35

311

104

—

809

—

44

995

113

67

48

—

9

22

—

831

—

54

23

70

59

—

25

21

445

—

71

2,243

27,295

23,654

—

5,550

91,056

241,051

134,795

108,137

41,636

33,189

66,511

9,224

204,416

331,817

234,210

17,984

246,395

21,638

805

42

62

803

28,267

26,575

—

8,136

87,116

298,289

128,906

82,180

43,425

37,629

54,587

11,011

232,727

18,675

245,020

23,487

86,633

207,115

128,137

93,515

114,074

12,883

8,858

63,073

3,643

11,447

3,507

81,977

249,614

119,789

69,952

113,360

13,035

10,419

42,719

2,840

11,695

4,614

3,631

13,408

6,482

2,297

3,834

274

60

1,908

—

219

46

2,718

25,764

8,921

132

8,986

469

50

3,328

—

262

73

67

$ 1,134,694

$

82,071

$

89,062

$

8,910

$

538,151

$ 1,852,888

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Land
Building and leasehold improvements
Furniture and equipment

Less accumulated depreciation
TOTAL

December 31,

2013

2012

$

$

11,423
54,353
42,546
108,322
(56,873)
51,449

$

$

10,391
49,418
41,096
100,905
(53,597)
47,308

Aggregate depreciation expense was $4.29 million, $3.74 million and $2.84 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company leases certain branch properties and equipment under operating leases. Rent expense was $1 million, $1.1 million, 
and $882 thousand for 2013, 2012, and 2011. Rent commitments, before considering renewal options that generally are present, 
were as follows:

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter

$

$

958
731
563
185
184
1,250
3,871

9.  GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS:

The Corporation completed its annual impairment testing of goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2012. Management 
does not believe any amount of goodwill is impaired.

In April 2012 Forrest Sherer, Inc. paid $142 thousand to acquire an insurance agency. The only identifiable asset purchased was 
a customer list intangible of $114.

689

215,034

349,585

In July of 2013 First Financial Bank acquired branch locations from Bank of America. The intangible assets purchased were the 
core deposit intangible of $2.2 million. Goodwill of $1.9 million was recorded with the purchase.

Intangible assets subject to amortization at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:    

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Customer list intangible
Core deposit intangible

2013

2012

Gross

Amount

$

$

4,669
10,836
15,505

Accumulated

Amortization
4,120
$
6,450
10,570

$

$

$

Gross

Amount

4,669
8,600
13,269

Accumulated

Amortization
4,012
$
5,364
9,376

$

 Aggregate amortization expense was $1.20 million, $1.36 million and $1.06 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:

The aggregate minimum annual retirements of other borrowings are as follows:

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018

10.  DEPOSITS:

 Scheduled maturities of time deposits for the next five years are as follows:

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018

In thousands
1,034
$
820
679
550
505

$

332,553
107,412
63,907
33,161
20,885

11.  SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS:

A summary of the carrying value of the Corporation's short-term borrowings at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is presented below:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Federal funds purchased
Repurchase-agreements

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Average amount outstanding
Maximum amount outstanding at a month end
Average interest rate during year
Interest rate at year-end

$

$

$

2013

2012

$

$

$

30,679
28,913
59,592

2013
37,990
83,452

0.20%
0.12%

2,750
37,801
40,551

2012
50,499
64,969

0.28%
0.21%

Federal funds purchased are generally due in one day and bear interest at market rates. Substantially all repurchase agreement 
liabilities represent amounts advanced by various customers. Securities are pledged to cover these liabilities, which are not covered 
by federal deposit insurance. The Corporation maintains possession of and control over these securities.

12.  OTHER BORROWINGS:

Other borrowings at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
FHLB advances

2013

$

58,288

$

2012
119,705

$

45,297

2,297

10,223

471

—

—

$

58,288

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Thereafter

Federal:

Currently payable

Deferred

State:

Currently payable

Deferred

TOTAL

The Corporation's subsidiary banks are members of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and accordingly are permitted to obtain 

advances. The advances from the FHLB, aggregating $58.3 million, including $57.5 million at December 31, 2013 contractually 

due and a purchase premium of $0.8 million, and $119.7 million, including $118.6 million at December 31, 2012 contractually 

due and a purchase premium of $1.1 million, accrue interest, payable monthly, at annual rates, primarily fixed, varying from 3.1% 

to 6.6% in 2013 and 2.9% to 6.6% in 2012. The advances are due at various dates through August 2017. FHLB advances are, 

generally, due in full at maturity. They are secured by eligible securities totaling $15.9 million at December 31, 2013, and $20.9 

million at December 31, 2012, and a blanket pledge on real estate loan collateral. Based on this collateral and the Corporation's 

holdings of FHLB stock, the Corporation is eligible to borrow up to $193.8 million at year end 2013. Certain advances may be 

prepaid, without penalty, prior to maturity. The FHLB can adjust the interest rate from fixed to variable on certain advances, but 

those advances may then be prepaid, without penalty.

In 2011 First Financial Corporation acquired PNB Statutory Trust I in conjunction with its purchase and assumption of the assets 

and liabilities of Freestar Bank NA and assumption of certain liabilities of PNB Holding Company. First Financial guarantees 

payments of distributions on the trust preferred securities issued by PNB Statutory Trust I. PNB Statutory Trust I issued $6.0 

million in preferred securities in December 2007. The fair value of these securities at acquisition was $6.2 million based upon the 

intended redemption by the Corporation on December 31, 2012. The preferred securities carried a variable rate of interest priced 

at  the  three-month  LIBOR  plus  230  basis  points,  payable  quarterly  and  maturing  on  December  31,  2037.  Proceeds  from  the 

securities were used to purchase junior subordinated debentures with the same financial terms as the securities issued by PNB 

Statutory Trust I. The Corporation redeemed the junior subordinated debentures and thereby cause redemption of the trust preferred 

securities in whole on December 31, 2012.

13.  INCOME TAXES:

Income tax expense is summarized as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

2013

2012

2011

$

10,177

$

12,074

$

11,872

740

10,917

(455)

11,619

3,629

(779)

2,850

1,887

312

2,199

$

13,767

$

13,818

$

311

12,183

1,901

313

2,214

14,397

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Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:

The aggregate minimum annual retirements of other borrowings are as follows:

10.  DEPOSITS:

 Scheduled maturities of time deposits for the next five years are as follows:

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

11.  SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Federal funds purchased

Repurchase-agreements

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Average amount outstanding

Maximum amount outstanding at a month end

Average interest rate during year

Interest rate at year-end

In thousands

$

1,034

820

679

550

505

$

332,553

107,412

63,907

33,161

20,885

$

$

$

$

$

$

2013

2012

30,679

28,913

59,592

2,750

37,801

40,551

2013

37,990

83,452

0.20%

0.12%

2012

50,499

64,969

0.28%

0.21%

A summary of the carrying value of the Corporation's short-term borrowings at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is presented below:

Federal funds purchased are generally due in one day and bear interest at market rates. Substantially all repurchase agreement 

liabilities represent amounts advanced by various customers. Securities are pledged to cover these liabilities, which are not covered 

by federal deposit insurance. The Corporation maintains possession of and control over these securities.

12.  OTHER BORROWINGS:

Other borrowings at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

FHLB advances

2013

2012

$

58,288

$

119,705

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter

$

$

45,297
2,297
10,223
471
—
—
58,288

The Corporation's subsidiary banks are members of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and accordingly are permitted to obtain 
advances. The advances from the FHLB, aggregating $58.3 million, including $57.5 million at December 31, 2013 contractually 
due and a purchase premium of $0.8 million, and $119.7 million, including $118.6 million at December 31, 2012 contractually 
due and a purchase premium of $1.1 million, accrue interest, payable monthly, at annual rates, primarily fixed, varying from 3.1% 
to 6.6% in 2013 and 2.9% to 6.6% in 2012. The advances are due at various dates through August 2017. FHLB advances are, 
generally, due in full at maturity. They are secured by eligible securities totaling $15.9 million at December 31, 2013, and $20.9 
million at December 31, 2012, and a blanket pledge on real estate loan collateral. Based on this collateral and the Corporation's 
holdings of FHLB stock, the Corporation is eligible to borrow up to $193.8 million at year end 2013. Certain advances may be 
prepaid, without penalty, prior to maturity. The FHLB can adjust the interest rate from fixed to variable on certain advances, but 
those advances may then be prepaid, without penalty.

In 2011 First Financial Corporation acquired PNB Statutory Trust I in conjunction with its purchase and assumption of the assets 
and liabilities of Freestar Bank NA and assumption of certain liabilities of PNB Holding Company. First Financial guarantees 
payments of distributions on the trust preferred securities issued by PNB Statutory Trust I. PNB Statutory Trust I issued $6.0 
million in preferred securities in December 2007. The fair value of these securities at acquisition was $6.2 million based upon the 
intended redemption by the Corporation on December 31, 2012. The preferred securities carried a variable rate of interest priced 
at  the  three-month  LIBOR  plus  230  basis  points,  payable  quarterly  and  maturing  on  December  31,  2037.  Proceeds  from  the 
securities were used to purchase junior subordinated debentures with the same financial terms as the securities issued by PNB 
Statutory Trust I. The Corporation redeemed the junior subordinated debentures and thereby cause redemption of the trust preferred 
securities in whole on December 31, 2012.

13.  INCOME TAXES:

Income tax expense is summarized as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Federal:
Currently payable
Deferred

State:
Currently payable
Deferred

TOTAL

2013

2012

2011

$

$

10,177
740
10,917

3,629
(779)
2,850
13,767

$

$

$

12,074
(455)
11,619

1,887
312
2,199
13,818

$

11,872
311
12,183

1,901
313
2,214
14,397

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The reconciliation of income tax expense with the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% 
to income before income taxes is summarized as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Federal income taxes computed at the statutory rate
Add (deduct) tax effect of:
Tax exempt income
ESOP dividend deduction
State tax, net of federal benefit
Affordable housing credits
Other, net
TOTAL

2013

2012

2011

$

15,856

$

16,320

$

18,057

(3,760)
(105)
1,852
(148)
72
13,767

$

(3,864)
(258)
1,444
(148)
324
13,818

$

(3,875)
(1,085)
1,439
(86)
(53)
14,397

$

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 
2013 and 2012, are as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Other than temporary impairment
Net unrealized losses on retirement plans
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale
Loan losses provision
Deferred compensation
Compensated absences
Post-retirement benefits
Deferred loss on acquisition
Other
GROSS DEFERRED ASSETS
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale
Depreciation
Mortgage servicing rights
Pensions
Intangibles
Other
GROSS DEFERRED LIABILITIES
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (LIABILITIES)

2013

2012

5,820
6,815
2,701
7,845
7,118
857
2,045
929
2,771
36,901

—
(2,528)
(752)
(1,818)
(1,086)
(1,563)
(7,747)
29,154

$

$

5,951
13,612
—
8,606
7,729
888
2,040
136
2,104
41,066

(8,954)
(2,715)
(700)
(2,518)
(541)
(1,381)
(16,809)
24,257

$

$

Unrecognized Tax Benefits — A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Balance at January 1
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years
Reductions due to the statute of limitations
Balance at December 31

2013

2012

2011

million and $2.1 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

$

$

777
65
—
(166)
676

$

$

862
86
—
(171)
777

$

$

901
137
—
(176)
862

Of this total, $676 represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective 
income tax rate in future periods. The Corporation does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly 
increase or decrease in the next 12 months.

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The total amount of interest and penalties recorded in the income statement for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 

2011 was an expense decrease of $31, $2 and $18, respectively. The amount accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, 

2013 2012 and 2011 was $65, $96 and $98, respectively.

The Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of the states of Indiana and 

Illinois. The Corporation is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 2009. The Corporation is 

currently under exam by the IRS for the 2011 tax year. The Corporation believes that the tax return was filed based on applicable 

statutes, regulations and case law in effect at the time.

14.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK:

The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing 

needs of its customers. These financial instruments include conditional commitments and commercial letters of credit. The financial 

instruments involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of amounts recognized in the financial 

statements. The Corporation's maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial 

instrument for commitments to make loans is limited generally by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Corporation 

follows the same credit policy to make such commitments as is followed for those loans recorded in the consolidated financial 

statements.

Commitment and contingent liabilities are summarized as follows at December 31:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Home Equity

Commercial Operating Lines

Other Commitments

TOTAL

Commercial letters of credit

2013

2012

$

58,447

$

59,370

265,910

51,113

375,470

7,642

$

$

243,005

59,635

362,010

7,717

$

$

The majority of commercial operating lines and home equity lines are variable rate, while the majority of other commitments to 

fund loans are fixed rate. Since many commitments to make loans expire without being used, these amounts do not necessarily 

represent future cash commitments. Collateral obtained upon exercise of the commitment is determined using management's credit 

evaluation of the borrower, and may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, land and other items. The approximate 

duration of these commitments is generally one year or less.

Derivatives: The Corporation enters into derivative instruments for the benefit of its customers. At the inception of a derivative 

contract, the Corporation designates the derivative as an instrument with no hedging designation ("standalone derivative"). Changes 

in the fair value of derivatives are reported currently in earnings as non-interest income. Net cash settlements on derivatives that 

do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income.

First Financial Bank offers clients the ability on certain transactions to enter into interest rate swaps. Typically, these are pay fixed, 

receive floating swaps used in conjunction with commercial loans. These derivative contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting. 

The Bank hedges the exposure to these contracts by entering into offsetting contracts with substantially matching terms. The 

notional amount of these interest rate swaps was $14.1 and $18.6 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012. The fair value of these 

contracts combined was zero, as gains offset losses. The gross gain and loss associated with these interest rate swaps was $1.2 

15.  RETIREMENT PLANS:

Employees of the Corporation are covered by a retirement program that consists of a defined benefit plan and an employee stock 

ownership plan (ESOP). Plan assets consist primarily of the Corporation's stock and obligations of U.S. Government agencies. 

Benefits under the defined benefit plan are actuarially determined based on an employee's service and compensation, as defined, 

and funded as necessary. This plan was frozen for the majority of employees as of December 31, 2013.Those employees will be 

eligible to participate in a 401K plan that the Corporation can contribute a discretionary match of the pay contributed by the 

employee. In addition the ESOP plan will continue in place for all employees.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
The reconciliation of income tax expense with the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% 

to income before income taxes is summarized as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Federal income taxes computed at the statutory rate

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 

Add (deduct) tax effect of:

Tax exempt income

ESOP dividend deduction

State tax, net of federal benefit

Affordable housing credits

Other, net

TOTAL

2013 and 2012, are as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Deferred tax assets:

Other than temporary impairment

Loan losses provision

Deferred compensation

Compensated absences

Post-retirement benefits

Deferred loss on acquisition

Other

GROSS DEFERRED ASSETS

Deferred tax liabilities:

Depreciation

Mortgage servicing rights

Pensions

Intangibles

Other

Net unrealized losses on retirement plans

Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale

Net unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale

2013

2012

2011

$

15,856

$

16,320

$

18,057

(3,760)

(105)

1,852

(148)

72

(3,864)

(258)

1,444

(148)

324

(3,875)

(1,085)

1,439

(86)

(53)

$

13,767

$

13,818

$

14,397

2013

2012

$

$

5,951

13,612

5,820

6,815

2,701

7,845

7,118

857

2,045

929

2,771

36,901

—

(2,528)

(752)

(1,818)

(1,086)

(1,563)

(7,747)

—

8,606

7,729

888

2,040

136

2,104

41,066

(8,954)

(2,715)

(700)

(2,518)

(541)

(1,381)

(16,809)

GROSS DEFERRED LIABILITIES

NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (LIABILITIES)

$

29,154

$

24,257

Unrecognized Tax Benefits — A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Balance at January 1

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

Additions based on tax positions related to prior years

Reductions due to the statute of limitations

Balance at December 31

2013

2012

2011

777

$

862

$

65

—

(166)

86

—

(171)

676

$

777

$

901

137

—

(176)

862

$

$

Of this total, $676 represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective 

income tax rate in future periods. The Corporation does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly 

increase or decrease in the next 12 months.

The total amount of interest and penalties recorded in the income statement for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 
2011 was an expense decrease of $31, $2 and $18, respectively. The amount accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, 
2013 2012 and 2011 was $65, $96 and $98, respectively.

The Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of the states of Indiana and 
Illinois. The Corporation is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 2009. The Corporation is 
currently under exam by the IRS for the 2011 tax year. The Corporation believes that the tax return was filed based on applicable 
statutes, regulations and case law in effect at the time.

14.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK:

The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing 
needs of its customers. These financial instruments include conditional commitments and commercial letters of credit. The financial 
instruments involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of amounts recognized in the financial 
statements. The Corporation's maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial 
instrument for commitments to make loans is limited generally by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Corporation 
follows the same credit policy to make such commitments as is followed for those loans recorded in the consolidated financial 
statements.

Commitment and contingent liabilities are summarized as follows at December 31:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Home Equity

Commercial Operating Lines

Other Commitments

TOTAL

Commercial letters of credit

2013

2012

$

58,447

$

59,370

265,910

51,113

375,470

7,642

$

$

243,005

59,635

362,010

7,717

$

$

The majority of commercial operating lines and home equity lines are variable rate, while the majority of other commitments to 
fund loans are fixed rate. Since many commitments to make loans expire without being used, these amounts do not necessarily 
represent future cash commitments. Collateral obtained upon exercise of the commitment is determined using management's credit 
evaluation of the borrower, and may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, land and other items. The approximate 
duration of these commitments is generally one year or less.

Derivatives: The Corporation enters into derivative instruments for the benefit of its customers. At the inception of a derivative 
contract, the Corporation designates the derivative as an instrument with no hedging designation ("standalone derivative"). Changes 
in the fair value of derivatives are reported currently in earnings as non-interest income. Net cash settlements on derivatives that 
do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income.

First Financial Bank offers clients the ability on certain transactions to enter into interest rate swaps. Typically, these are pay fixed, 
receive floating swaps used in conjunction with commercial loans. These derivative contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting. 
The Bank hedges the exposure to these contracts by entering into offsetting contracts with substantially matching terms. The 
notional amount of these interest rate swaps was $14.1 and $18.6 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012. The fair value of these 
contracts combined was zero, as gains offset losses. The gross gain and loss associated with these interest rate swaps was $1.2 
million and $2.1 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

15.  RETIREMENT PLANS:

Employees of the Corporation are covered by a retirement program that consists of a defined benefit plan and an employee stock 
ownership plan (ESOP). Plan assets consist primarily of the Corporation's stock and obligations of U.S. Government agencies. 
Benefits under the defined benefit plan are actuarially determined based on an employee's service and compensation, as defined, 
and funded as necessary. This plan was frozen for the majority of employees as of December 31, 2013.Those employees will be 
eligible to participate in a 401K plan that the Corporation can contribute a discretionary match of the pay contributed by the 
employee. In addition the ESOP plan will continue in place for all employees.

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Assets in the ESOP are considered in calculating the funding to the defined benefit plan required to provide such benefits. Any 
shortfall of benefits under the ESOP are to be provided by the defined benefit plan. The ESOP may provide benefits beyond those 
determined under the defined benefit plan. Contributions to the ESOP are determined by the Corporation's Board of Directors. 
The Corporation made contributions to the defined benefit plan of $2.11 million, $3.64 million and $7.11 million in 2013, 2012 
and 2011. The Corporation contributed $0.58 million, $1.44 million and $1.56 million to the ESOP in 2013, 2012 and 2011. There 
was a contribution of $629 thousand to the ESOP for employees no longer participating in the defined benefit plan.

The Corporation uses a measurement date of December 31, 2013.

Net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income included the following components:

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Net loss (gain)

Prior service cost (credit)

The accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plan was $75.7 million and $79.9 million at year-end

2013 and 2012.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Service cost - benefits earned

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

Expected return on plan assets

Net amortization and deferral

Net periodic pension cost

Net loss (gain) during the period

Curtailment gain

Amortization of prior service cost

Amortization of unrecognized gain (loss)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

2013

2012

2011

$

2,238

$

4,872

$

3,542

3,383
(3,309)
2,075

4,387
(14,697)
—

16
(2,091)
(16,772)
(12,385) $

3,667
(3,258)
2,434

7,715

3,842
(5,700)
(166)
(2,270)
(4,294)
3,421

3,688
(4,003)
1,152

4,379

17,868

—
(166)
(986)
16,716

$

21,095

Total recognized net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income

$

The estimated net loss and prior service costs (credits) for the defined benefit pension plan that will be amortized from accumulated 
other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $749 thousand and $(9) thousand.

are as follows:

The information below sets forth the change in projected benefit obligation, reconciliation of plan assets, and the funded status of 
the Corporation's retirement program. Actuarial present value of benefits is based on service to date and present pay levels.

2013

2012

$

$

(14,697) $

16

(14,681) $

3,842

(166)

3,676

2013

2012

4.95%

3.50

4.05%

3.50

2013

2012

4.05%

4.40%

3.50

6.00

3.50

6.00

Principal assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligation at year end:

Discount rate

Rate of increase in compensation levels

Principal assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost:

Discount rate

Rate of increase in compensation levels

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

The expected long-term rate of return was estimated using market benchmarks for equities and bonds applied to the plan's target 

asset allocation. Management estimated the rate by which plan assets would perform based on historical experience as adjusted 

for changes in asset allocations and expectations for future return on equities as compared to past periods.

Plan Assets — The Corporation's pension plan weighted-average asset allocation for the years 2013 and 2012 by asset category 

Pension Plan

Target 

Allocation

ESOP

Target 

Pension

Pecentage of Plan

ESOP

Pecentage of Plan

Allocation

Assets at December 31,

Assets at December 31,

ASSET CATEGORY

2013

2013

2013

2012

2013

2012

Equity securities

Debt securities

Other

TOTAL

40-65%

35-60%

0-10%

95-99%

0-0%

0-5%

64%

34%

2%

100%

55%

33%

12%

100%

99%

—%

1%

100%

98%

—%

2%

100%

Fair Value  of  Plan Assets  —  Fair  value  is  the  exchange  price  that  would  be  received  for  an  asset  in  the  principal  or  most 

advantageous market for the asset in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes 

a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable 

The Corporation used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial 

inputs when measuring fair value.

instrument:

Equity, Debt, Investment Funds and Other Securities — The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted 

market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market 

prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, 

fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Change in benefit obligation:

Benefit obligation at January 1

Service cost

Interest cost

Actuarial (gain) loss

Benefits paid

Benefit obligation at December 31

Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at January 1

Actual return on plan assets

Employer contributions

Benefits paid

Fair value of plan assets at December 31

2013

2012

$

86,807

$

84,908

2,238

3,383
(7,098)
(3,861)
81,469

57,491

10,909

2,694
(3,861)
67,233
(14,236) $

4,872

3,667
(4,747)
(1,893)
86,807

53,935

371

5,078
(1,893)
57,491
(29,316)

Funded status at December 31 (plan assets less benefit obligation)

$

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Assets in the ESOP are considered in calculating the funding to the defined benefit plan required to provide such benefits. Any 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of:

shortfall of benefits under the ESOP are to be provided by the defined benefit plan. The ESOP may provide benefits beyond those 

determined under the defined benefit plan. Contributions to the ESOP are determined by the Corporation's Board of Directors. 

The Corporation made contributions to the defined benefit plan of $2.11 million, $3.64 million and $7.11 million in 2013, 2012 

and 2011. The Corporation contributed $0.58 million, $1.44 million and $1.56 million to the ESOP in 2013, 2012 and 2011. There 

was a contribution of $629 thousand to the ESOP for employees no longer participating in the defined benefit plan.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Net loss (gain)
Prior service cost (credit)

2013
(14,697) $
16
(14,681) $

$

$

2012

3,842
(166)
3,676

The Corporation uses a measurement date of December 31, 2013.

Net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income included the following components:

The accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plan was $75.7 million and $79.9 million at year-end
2013 and 2012.

2013

2012

2011

$

2,238

$

4,872

$

Principal assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligation at year end:
Discount rate
Rate of increase in compensation levels

Principal assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost:

Discount rate

Rate of increase in compensation levels

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

2013

2012

4.95%
3.50

4.05%
3.50

2013

2012

4.05%

4.40%

3.50

6.00

3.50

6.00

The expected long-term rate of return was estimated using market benchmarks for equities and bonds applied to the plan's target 
asset allocation. Management estimated the rate by which plan assets would perform based on historical experience as adjusted 
for changes in asset allocations and expectations for future return on equities as compared to past periods.

Plan Assets — The Corporation's pension plan weighted-average asset allocation for the years 2013 and 2012 by asset category 
are as follows:

ASSET CATEGORY
Equity securities
Debt securities
Other
TOTAL

Pension Plan
Target 
Allocation
2013

ESOP
Target 
Allocation
2013

Pension
Pecentage of Plan
Assets at December 31,

ESOP
Pecentage of Plan
Assets at December 31,

2013

2012

2013

2012

40-65%
35-60%
0-10%

95-99%
0-0%
0-5%

64%
34%
2%
100%

55%
33%
12%
100%

99%
—%
1%
100%

98%
—%
2%
100%

Fair Value  of  Plan Assets  —  Fair  value  is  the  exchange  price  that  would  be  received  for  an  asset  in  the  principal  or  most 
advantageous market for the asset in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes 
a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable 
inputs when measuring fair value.
The Corporation used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial 
instrument:

Equity, Debt, Investment Funds and Other Securities — The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted 
market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market 
prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, 
fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

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Total recognized net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income

$

(12,385) $

3,421

$

The estimated net loss and prior service costs (credits) for the defined benefit pension plan that will be amortized from accumulated 

other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $749 thousand and $(9) thousand.

The information below sets forth the change in projected benefit obligation, reconciliation of plan assets, and the funded status of 

the Corporation's retirement program. Actuarial present value of benefits is based on service to date and present pay levels.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Service cost - benefits earned

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

Expected return on plan assets

Net amortization and deferral

Net periodic pension cost

Net loss (gain) during the period

Curtailment gain

Amortization of prior service cost

Amortization of unrecognized gain (loss)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Change in benefit obligation:

Benefit obligation at January 1

Service cost

Interest cost

Actuarial (gain) loss

Benefits paid

Benefit obligation at December 31

Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at January 1

Actual return on plan assets

Employer contributions

Benefits paid

Fair value of plan assets at December 31

3,383

(3,309)

2,075

4,387

(14,697)

—

16

(2,091)

(16,772)

3,667

(3,258)

2,434

7,715

3,842

(5,700)

(166)

(2,270)

(4,294)

3,542

3,688

(4,003)

1,152

4,379

17,868

—

(166)

(986)

16,716

21,095

4,872

3,667

(4,747)

(1,893)

86,807

53,935

371

5,078

(1,893)

57,491

2013

2012

$

86,807

$

84,908

2,238

3,383

(7,098)

(3,861)

81,469

57,491

10,909

2,694

(3,861)

67,233

Funded status at December 31 (plan assets less benefit obligation)

$

(14,236) $

(29,316)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The fair value of the plan assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, by asset category, is as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Plan assets
Equity securities
Debt securities
Investment Funds
Total plan assets

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Plan assets
Equity securities
Debt securities
Investment Funds
Total plan assets

Fair Value Measurments at
December 31, 2013 Using:

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical 
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

53,112
12,015
2,106
67,233

$

$

53,112
—
2,106
55,218

$

$

— $

12,015
—
12,015

$

—
—
—
—

Fair Value Measurments at
December 31, 2012 Using:

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical 
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Total

43,393
10,597
3,501
57,491

$

$

43,393
—
3,501
46,894

$

$

— $

10,597
—
10,597

$

—
—
—
—

$

$

$

$

The investment objective for the retirement program is to maximize total return without exposure to undue risk. Asset allocation 
favors equities, with a target allocation of approximately 88%. This target includes the Corporation's ESOP, which is 100% invested 
in corporate stock. Other investment allocations include fixed income securities and cash.

Post-retirement medical benefits —

The plan is prohibited from investing in the following: private placement equity and debt transactions; letter stock and uncovered 
options; short-sale margin transactions and other specialized investment activity; and fixed income or interest rate futures. All 
other investments not prohibited by the plan are permitted.

Equity securities in the defined benefit plan include First Financial Corporation common stock in the amount of $31.4 million (47 
percent of total plan assets) and $27.2 million (49 percent of total plan assets) at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In 
addition the ESOP for non plan participants holds $670 thousand of First Financial Corporation stock. Other equity securities are 
predominantly stocks in large cap U.S. companies.

Contributions — The Corporation expects to contribute $3.2 million to its pension plan and $1.2 million to its ESOP in 2014.

Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:

PENSION BENEFITS
(Dollar amounts in thousands)

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019-2023

$

4,010
4,235
4,489
4,628
4,752
27,005

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of a net loss of $63 thousand December 31, 2013 and 

$402 thousand net loss and $59 thousand in transition obligation at December 31, 2012. The post-retirement benefits paid in 2013 

and 2012 of $247 thousand and $268 thousand, respectively, were fully funded by company and participant contributions.

There is no estimated transition obligation for the post-retirement benefit plan that will be amortized from accumulated other 

comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year.

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Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan — The Corporation has established a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) 

for certain executive officers. The provisions of the SERP allow the Plan's participants who are also participants in the Corporation's 

defined benefit pension plan to receive supplemental retirement benefits to help recompense for benefits lost due to the imposition 

of IRS limitations on benefits under the Corporation's tax qualified defined benefit pension plan. Expenses related to the plan were 

$341 thousand in 2013 and $163 thousand in 2012. The plan is unfunded and has a measurement date of December 31. The amounts 

recognized in other comprehensive income in the current year are as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Net loss (gain) during the period

Amortization of prior service cost

Amortization of unrecognized gain (loss)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

2013

2012

2011

$

$

(333) $

442

$

—

(68)

—

(79)

(401) $

363

$

486

(74)

39

451

The Corporation has $2.4 million and $2.5 million recognized in the balance sheet as a liability at December 31, 2013 and 2012. 

Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of $316 thousand net loss at December 31, 2013 and $718 thousand 

net loss at December 31, 2012. The estimated loss for the SERP that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive 

income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $7 thousand.

Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:

(Dollar amounts on thousands)

The  Corporation  also  provides  medical  benefits  to  certain  employees  subsequent  to  their  retirement. The  Corporation  uses  a 

measurement date of December 31. Accrued post-retirement benefits as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018-2022

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Change in benefit obligation:

Benefit obligation at January 1

Service cost

Interest cost

Plan participants' contributions

Actuarial (gain) loss

Benefits paid

Benefit obligation at December 31

Funded status at December 31

$

—

234

231

227

224

869

December 31,

2013

2012

$

4,395

$

4,057

68

173

37

(338)

(247)

$

$

4,088

4,088

$

$

60

173

62

311

(268)

4,395

4,395

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The fair value of the plan assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, by asset category, is as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Total

Fair Value Measurments at

December 31, 2013 Using:

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical 

Assets

(Level 1)

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

Significant

Observable

Inputs

(Level 3)

53,112

$

53,112

$

— $

12,015

2,106

—

2,106

12,015

—

67,233

$

55,218

$

12,015

$

Fair Value Measurments at

December 31, 2012 Using:

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical 

Assets

(Level 1)

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

Significant

Observable

Inputs

(Level 3)

43,393

$

43,393

$

— $

10,597

3,501

—

3,501

10,597

—

57,491

$

46,894

$

10,597

$

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

$

$

$

$

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Total

The investment objective for the retirement program is to maximize total return without exposure to undue risk. Asset allocation 

favors equities, with a target allocation of approximately 88%. This target includes the Corporation's ESOP, which is 100% invested 

in corporate stock. Other investment allocations include fixed income securities and cash.

The plan is prohibited from investing in the following: private placement equity and debt transactions; letter stock and uncovered 

options; short-sale margin transactions and other specialized investment activity; and fixed income or interest rate futures. All 

other investments not prohibited by the plan are permitted.

Equity securities in the defined benefit plan include First Financial Corporation common stock in the amount of $31.4 million (47 

percent of total plan assets) and $27.2 million (49 percent of total plan assets) at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In 

addition the ESOP for non plan participants holds $670 thousand of First Financial Corporation stock. Other equity securities are 

predominantly stocks in large cap U.S. companies.

Contributions — The Corporation expects to contribute $3.2 million to its pension plan and $1.2 million to its ESOP in 2014.

Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:

PENSION BENEFITS

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Plan assets

Equity securities

Debt securities

Investment Funds

Total plan assets

Plan assets

Equity securities

Debt securities

Investment Funds

Total plan assets

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019-2023

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan — The Corporation has established a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) 
for certain executive officers. The provisions of the SERP allow the Plan's participants who are also participants in the Corporation's 
defined benefit pension plan to receive supplemental retirement benefits to help recompense for benefits lost due to the imposition 
of IRS limitations on benefits under the Corporation's tax qualified defined benefit pension plan. Expenses related to the plan were 
$341 thousand in 2013 and $163 thousand in 2012. The plan is unfunded and has a measurement date of December 31. The amounts 
recognized in other comprehensive income in the current year are as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Net loss (gain) during the period
Amortization of prior service cost
Amortization of unrecognized gain (loss)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

2013

2012

2011

$

$

(333) $
—
(68)
(401) $

442
—
(79)
363

$

$

486
(74)
39
451

The Corporation has $2.4 million and $2.5 million recognized in the balance sheet as a liability at December 31, 2013 and 2012. 
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of $316 thousand net loss at December 31, 2013 and $718 thousand 
net loss at December 31, 2012. The estimated loss for the SERP that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive 
income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $7 thousand.

Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:

(Dollar amounts on thousands)

2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018-2022

$

—
234
231
227
224
869

Post-retirement medical benefits —

The  Corporation  also  provides  medical  benefits  to  certain  employees  subsequent  to  their  retirement. The  Corporation  uses  a 
measurement date of December 31. Accrued post-retirement benefits as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at January 1
Service cost
Interest cost
Plan participants' contributions
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefits paid
Benefit obligation at December 31
Funded status at December 31

December 31,

2013

2012

$

$
$

4,395
68
173
37
(338)
(247)
4,088
4,088

$

$
$

4,057
60
173
62
311
(268)
4,395
4,395

$

4,010

4,235

4,489

4,628

4,752

27,005

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of a net loss of $63 thousand December 31, 2013 and 
$402 thousand net loss and $59 thousand in transition obligation at December 31, 2012. The post-retirement benefits paid in 2013 
and 2012 of $247 thousand and $268 thousand, respectively, were fully funded by company and participant contributions.

There is no estimated transition obligation for the post-retirement benefit plan that will be amortized from accumulated other 
comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year.

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Weighted average assumptions at December 31:

treasury shares.

Incentive Plan. Shares issuable under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan may be authorized and unissued shares of common stock or 

Discount rate
Initial weighted health care cost trend rate
Ultimate health care cost trend rate
Year that the rate is assumed to stabilize and remain unchanged

Post-retirement health benefit expense included the following components:

December 31,

2013

2012

4.95%
7.50
5.00
2015

4.05%
7.50
5.00
2015

During the first quarter of 2013 and 2012, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company granted restricted 

stock awards to certain executive officers pursuant to the Corporation's annual performance-based stock incentive bonus plan. 

Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the awards based on the fair value of the stock at the grant date. 

The value of the awards was determined by dividing the award amount by the closing price of a share of Company common stock 

on the grant dates. The restricted stock awards vest as follows — 33% on the first anniversary, 33% on the second anniversary 

and the remaining 34% on the third anniversary of the earned date. The Corporation has the right retain shares to satisfy any 

withholding tax obligation. A total of 69,862 shares of restricted common stock of the Company were granted under the 2011 

Stock Incentive Plan. A total of 630,138 remain to be granted under this plan.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Service cost

Interest cost

Amortization of transition obligation

Recognized actuarial loss

Net periodic benefit cost

Net loss (gain) during the period

Amortization of prior service cost

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

Total recognized net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income

Years Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

68

$

60

$

173

60

—

301
$
(338) $
(59)
(397) $
(96) $

173

60

—

293

311
(60)
251

544

$

$

$

$

59

194

60

—

313
(469)
(60)
(529)
(216)

$

$

$

$

$

Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A one-percentage-
point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Effect on total of service and interest cost components
Effect on post-retirement benefit obligation

1% Point
Increase

1% Point
Decrease

$

$

3
56

2
50

and $340 thousand, respectively.

17.    OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):

Contributions — The Corporation expects to contribute $248 thousand to its other post-retirement benefit plan in 2014.

Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019-2023

$

248
262
275
277
276
1,396

16.  STOCK BASED COMPENSATION:

On February 5, 2011, the Corporation's Board of Directors adopted and approved the First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus 
Equity Incentive Plan (the "2011 Stock Incentive Plan") effective upon the approval of the Plan by the Company's shareholders, 
which occurred on April 20, 2011 at the Corporation’s annual meeting of shareholders. The 2011 Stock Incentive Plan provides 
for the grant of non qualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock 
units and incentive awards. An aggregate of 700,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance under the 2011 Stock 

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Restricted Stock

issue.

Restricted stock awards require certain service-based or performance requirements and have a vesting period of 3 years. 

Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the award based on the fair value of the stock at the date of 

(shares in thousands)

Nonvested balance at January 1,

Granted during the year

Vested during the year

Forfeited during the year

Novested balance at December 31,

2013

Weighted 

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

Number

Outstanding

— $

39,643

13,212

—

26,431

36.88

30.55

34.21

36.88

33.49

2012

Weighted 

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

—

36.88

36.88

—

36.88

Number

Outstanding

26,431

30,219

21,439

(4,715)

30,496

As of December 31, 2013and 2012, there was $1.2 million and $975 thousand, respectively of total unrecognized compensation 

cost related to non-vested shares granted under the Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period 

of 1.5 years. The total fair value of the shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $784 thousand 

The following table summarizes the changes, net of tax within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income 

for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Beginning balance, January 1

Change in other comprehensive income before reclassification

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive

income

Net Current period other comprehensive other income

Ending balance, December 31

Unrealized

gains and

Losses on

available-

for-sale

Securities

2013

Retirement

plans

Total

$

$

13,431

$

(20,903) $

(16,812)

(254)

(17,066)

—

10,569

10,569

(3,635) $

(10,334) $

(7,472)

(16,812)

10,315

(6,497)

(13,969)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average assumptions at December 31:

Discount rate

Initial weighted health care cost trend rate

Ultimate health care cost trend rate

Year that the rate is assumed to stabilize and remain unchanged

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Service cost

Interest cost

Amortization of transition obligation

Recognized actuarial loss

Net periodic benefit cost

Net loss (gain) during the period

Amortization of prior service cost

December 31,

2013

2012

4.95%

7.50

5.00

2015

4.05%

7.50

5.00

2015

Years Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

68

$

60

$

$

$

$

$

$

173

60

—

301

$

(338) $

(59)

(397) $

(96) $

173

60

—

293

311

(60)

251

544

59

194

60

—

313

(469)

(60)

(529)

(216)

$

$

$

$

$

248

262

275

277

276

1,396

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

Total recognized net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income

Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A one-percentage-

point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Effect on total of service and interest cost components

Effect on post-retirement benefit obligation

1% Point

Increase

1% Point

Decrease

$

$

3

56

2

50

Contributions — The Corporation expects to contribute $248 thousand to its other post-retirement benefit plan in 2014.

Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019-2023

16.  STOCK BASED COMPENSATION:

On February 5, 2011, the Corporation's Board of Directors adopted and approved the First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus 

Equity Incentive Plan (the "2011 Stock Incentive Plan") effective upon the approval of the Plan by the Company's shareholders, 

which occurred on April 20, 2011 at the Corporation’s annual meeting of shareholders. The 2011 Stock Incentive Plan provides 

for the grant of non qualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock 

units and incentive awards. An aggregate of 700,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance under the 2011 Stock 

Post-retirement health benefit expense included the following components:

Restricted Stock

Incentive Plan. Shares issuable under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan may be authorized and unissued shares of common stock or 
treasury shares.

During the first quarter of 2013 and 2012, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company granted restricted 
stock awards to certain executive officers pursuant to the Corporation's annual performance-based stock incentive bonus plan. 
Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the awards based on the fair value of the stock at the grant date. 
The value of the awards was determined by dividing the award amount by the closing price of a share of Company common stock 
on the grant dates. The restricted stock awards vest as follows — 33% on the first anniversary, 33% on the second anniversary 
and the remaining 34% on the third anniversary of the earned date. The Corporation has the right retain shares to satisfy any 
withholding tax obligation. A total of 69,862 shares of restricted common stock of the Company were granted under the 2011 
Stock Incentive Plan. A total of 630,138 remain to be granted under this plan.

Restricted stock awards require certain service-based or performance requirements and have a vesting period of 3 years. 
Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the award based on the fair value of the stock at the date of 
issue.

(shares in thousands)

Nonvested balance at January 1,

Granted during the year

Vested during the year

Forfeited during the year

Novested balance at December 31,

2013

Weighted 
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

2012

Weighted 
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

Number

Outstanding

36.88

30.55

34.21

36.88

33.49

— $

39,643

13,212

—

26,431

—

36.88

36.88

—

36.88

Number

Outstanding

26,431

30,219

21,439
(4,715)
30,496

As of December 31, 2013and 2012, there was $1.2 million and $975 thousand, respectively of total unrecognized compensation 
cost related to non-vested shares granted under the Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period 
of 1.5 years. The total fair value of the shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $784 thousand 
and $340 thousand, respectively.

17.    OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):

The following table summarizes the changes, net of tax within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income 
for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1

Change in other comprehensive income before reclassification
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
income
Net Current period other comprehensive other income

Ending balance, December 31

Unrealized
gains and
Losses on
available-
for-sale
Securities

2013

Retirement
plans

Total

$

$

$

13,431
(16,812)

(254)
(17,066)
(3,635) $

(20,903) $
—

10,569

10,569
(10,334) $

(7,472)
(16,812)

10,315
(6,497)
(13,969)

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(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance, January 1

Change in other comprehensive income before reclassification
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
income
Net Current period other comprehensive other income

Ending balance, December 31

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale

without other than temporary impairment

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

with other than temporary impairment

Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale

Unrealized loss on retirement plans

TOTAL

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale

without other than temporary impairment

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

with other than temporary impairment

Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale

Unrealized loss on retirement plans

TOTAL

Unrealized
gains and
Losses on
available-
for-sale
Securities

2012

Retirement
plans

Total

$

$

12,740

$

1,223

(532)
691

13,431

$

(23,234) $
—

2,331

2,331
(20,903) $

(10,494)
1,223

1,799

3,022
(7,472)

Balance
at
1/1/2013

Current
Period
Change

Balance
at
12/31/2013

$

17,044

$

(19,543) $

(2,499)

$

(3,613)
13,431
(20,903)
(7,472) $

2,477
(17,066) $
10,569
(6,497) $

(1,136)
(3,635)
(10,334)
(13,969)

$

$

Balance
at
1/1/2012

Current
Period
Change

Balance
at
12/31/2012

$

18,136

$

(1,092) $

17,044

$

(5,396)
12,740
(23,234)
(10,494) $

$

$

1,783

691

2,331

3,022

$

$

(3,613)
13,431
(20,903)
(7,472)

Details about accumulated
other comprehensive
income components

Unrealized gains and losses
on available-for-sale
securities

Amortization of
retirement plan items

Total reclassifications for the period

$

$

$

$
$

Balance as of December 31, 2013
Amount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
(in thousands)

Affected line item in
the statement where
net income is presented

423
(169)
254

Net securities gains (losses)
Income tax expense
Net of tax

(a)

(17,615)
7,046
(10,569)
(10,315)

Income tax expense
Net of tax
Net of tax

(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is included in salaries and benefits. (see Footnote 15 for 

additional details).

Balance as of December 31, 2012

Amount reclassified from

accumulated other

comprehensive income

(in thousands)

Affected line item in

the statement where

net income is presented

886

(354)

532

Net securities gains (losses)

Income tax expense

Net of tax

(3,885)

(a)

1,554

(2,331)

(1,799)

Income tax expense

Net of tax

Net of tax

Details about accumulated

other comprehensive

income components

Unrealized gains and losses

on available-for-sale

securities

Amortization of

retirement plan items

Total reclassifications for the period

additional details).

18.  REGULATORY MATTERS:

$

$

$

$

$

(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is included in salaries and benefits. (see Footnote 15 for 

The Corporation and its bank affiliates are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking 

agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory—and possibly additional discretionary—

actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation's financial statements.

Further, the Corporation's primary source of funds to pay dividends to shareholders is dividends from its subsidiary banks and 

compliance with these capital requirements can affect the ability of the Corporation and its banking affiliates to pay dividends. At 

December 31, 2013, approximately $55.1  million of undistributed earnings of  the subsidiary banks, included in consolidated 

retained earnings, were available for distribution to the Corporation without regulatory approval. Under capital adequacy guidelines 

and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and Banks must meet specific capital guidelines that 

involve  quantitative  measures  of  the  Corporation's  assets,  liabilities,  and  certain  off-balance-sheet  items  as  calculated  under 

regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation's and Banks' capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative 

judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation and Banks to maintain minimum 

amounts and ratios of Total and Tier I Capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier I Capital to average assets. Management believes, 

as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, that the Corporation meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

As of December 31, 2013, the most recent notification from the respective regulatory agencies categorized the subsidiary banks 

as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the banks 

must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions 

or events since that notification that management believes have changed the banks' category.

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Ending balance, December 31

13,431

$

(20,903) $

(7,472)

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Beginning balance, January 1

Change in other comprehensive income before reclassification

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive

income

Net Current period other comprehensive other income

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

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

without other than temporary impairment

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

with other than temporary impairment

Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale

Unrealized loss on retirement plans

TOTAL

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

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

without other than temporary impairment

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

with other than temporary impairment

Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale

Unrealized loss on retirement plans

TOTAL

Unrealized

gains and

Losses on

available-

for-sale

Securities

$

$

2012

Retirement

plans

Total

12,740

$

(23,234) $

(10,494)

1,223

(532)

691

—

2,331

2,331

1,223

1,799

3,022

Balance

at

1/1/2013

Current

Period

Change

Balance

at

12/31/2013

$

17,044

$

(19,543) $

(2,499)

(3,613)

2,477

13,431

$

(17,066) $

(1,136)

(3,635)

(20,903)

10,569

(10,334)

(7,472) $

(6,497) $

(13,969)

$

$

Balance

at

1/1/2012

Current

Period

Change

Balance

at

12/31/2012

$

18,136

$

(1,092) $

17,044

(5,396)

12,740

$

(23,234)

(10,494) $

$

$

1,783

691

2,331

3,022

$

$

(3,613)

13,431

(20,903)

(7,472)

Details about accumulated

other comprehensive

income components

Unrealized gains and losses

on available-for-sale

securities

Amortization of

retirement plan items

Total reclassifications for the period

additional details).

$

$

$

$

$

Balance as of December 31, 2013

Amount reclassified from

accumulated other

comprehensive income

(in thousands)

Affected line item in

the statement where

net income is presented

423

(169)

254

Net securities gains (losses)

Income tax expense

Net of tax

(17,615)

(a)

7,046

(10,569)

(10,315)

Income tax expense

Net of tax

Net of tax

(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is included in salaries and benefits. (see Footnote 15 for 

Details about accumulated
other comprehensive
income components

Unrealized gains and losses
on available-for-sale
securities

Amortization of
retirement plan items

Total reclassifications for the period

$

$

$

$
$

Balance as of December 31, 2012
Amount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
(in thousands)

886
(354)
532

(3,885)
1,554
(2,331)
(1,799)

(a)

Affected line item in
the statement where
net income is presented

Net securities gains (losses)
Income tax expense
Net of tax

Income tax expense
Net of tax
Net of tax

(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is included in salaries and benefits. (see Footnote 15 for 

additional details).

18.  REGULATORY MATTERS:

The Corporation and its bank affiliates are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking 
agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory—and possibly additional discretionary—
actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation's financial statements.

Further, the Corporation's primary source of funds to pay dividends to shareholders is dividends from its subsidiary banks and 
compliance with these capital requirements can affect the ability of the Corporation and its banking affiliates to pay dividends. At 
December 31, 2013, approximately $55.1  million of undistributed  earnings of  the subsidiary  banks, included in  consolidated 
retained earnings, were available for distribution to the Corporation without regulatory approval. Under capital adequacy guidelines 
and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and Banks must meet specific capital guidelines that 
involve  quantitative  measures  of  the  Corporation's  assets,  liabilities,  and  certain  off-balance-sheet  items  as  calculated  under 
regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation's and Banks' capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative 
judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation and Banks to maintain minimum 
amounts and ratios of Total and Tier I Capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier I Capital to average assets. Management believes, 
as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, that the Corporation meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

As of December 31, 2013, the most recent notification from the respective regulatory agencies categorized the subsidiary banks 
as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the banks 
must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions 
or events since that notification that management believes have changed the banks' category.

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The following table presents the actual and required capital amounts and related ratios for the Corporation and First Financial 
Bank, N.A., at year-end 2013 and 2012.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Total risk-based capital
Corporation – 2013
Corporation – 2012
First Financial Bank – 2013
First Financial Bank – 2012
Tier I risk-based capital
Corporation – 2013
Corporation – 2012
First Financial Bank – 2013
First Financial Bank – 2012
Tier I leverage capital
Corporation – 2013
Corporation – 2012
First Financial Bank – 2013
First Financial Bank – 2012

Actual

Amount

Ratio

For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
Ratio
Amount

To Be Well Capitalized

Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions

Amount

Ratio

$ 375,601
$ 359,824
349,968
333,284

$ 355,533
$ 337,866
332,644
314,303

$ 355,533
$ 337,866
332,644
314,303

17.13% $ 175,372
16.37% $ 175,793
169,745
16.49%
170,127
15.67%

16.22% $
15.38% $
15.68%
14.78%

87,686
87,897
84,872
85,064

11.69% $ 121,622
11.43% $ 118,195
116,711
11.40%
114,462
10.98%

8.00%
8.00%
8.00%
8.00%

4.00%
4.00%
4.00%
4.00%

4.00%
4.00%
4.00%
4.00%

N/A
N/A
212,181
212,659

N/A
N/A
127,309
127,595

N/A
N/A
145,889
143,077

N/A
N/A
10.00%
10.00%

N/A
N/A
6.00%
6.00%

N/A
N/A
5.00%
5.00%

19.  PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The parent company’s condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related condensed statements of 
income and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, are as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
ASSETS
Cash deposits in affiliated banks
Investments in subsidiaries
Land and headquarters building, net
Other
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Borrowings
Dividends payable
Other liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Shareholders' Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

December 31,

2013

2012

4,654
388,937
4,688
258
398,537

$

$

8,981
370,013
4,856
1,123
384,973

— $

6,405
5,937
12,342
386,195
398,537

$

—
6,378
6,473
12,851
372,122
384,973

$

$

$

$

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Dividends from subsidiaries

Other income

Interest on borrowings

Other operating expenses

Income tax benefit

Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

Net income

$

31,534

$

32,812

$

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

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net Income

Depreciation and amortization

Equity in undistributed earnings

Contribution of shares to ESOP

Securities impairment loss recognized in earnings

Securities (gains) losses

Restricted stock compensation

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

(Increase) decrease in other assets

NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Sales of securities available-for-sale

Investment in First Financial Bank Risk Management

Purchase of furniture and fixtures

NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Principal payments on borrowings

Purchase of treasury stock

Dividends paid

NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITES

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH

CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR

CASH, END OF YEAR

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the year for:

Interest

Income taxes

Years Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

7,130

$

16,347

$

11,400

1,144

—

(3,113)

5,161

988

6,149

25,385

1,149

(225)

(3,383)

13,888

1,267

15,155

17,657

643

—

(3,616)

8,427

2,311

10,738

26,457

37,195

Years Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

31,534

$

32,812

$

37,195

173

172

177

(25,385)

(17,657)

(26,457)

7,704

17,628

11,491

1,218

—

(420)

611

(512)

485

740

—

(5)

735

—

—

(12,766)

(12,766)

(4,327)

8,981

1,439

11

(435)

488

610

188

1,700

(250)

(24)

1,426

(6,196)

—

(12,425)

(18,621)

433

8,548

1,558

110

(1,114)

(2)

—

24

25

0

(6)

19

—

—

(12,231)

(12,231)

(721)

9,269

8,548

$

$

$

4,654

$

8,981

$

— $

225

13,822

$

12,638

$

$

—

16,565

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(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

For Capital

Under Prompt Corrective

To Be Well Capitalized

Actual

Adequacy Purposes

Action Provisions

Total risk-based capital

Corporation – 2013

Corporation – 2012

First Financial Bank – 2013

First Financial Bank – 2012

Tier I risk-based capital

Corporation – 2013

Corporation – 2012

First Financial Bank – 2013

First Financial Bank – 2012

Tier I leverage capital

Corporation – 2013

Corporation – 2012

First Financial Bank – 2013

First Financial Bank – 2012

$ 375,601

$ 359,824

349,968

333,284

$ 355,533

$ 337,866

332,644

314,303

$ 355,533

$ 337,866

332,644

314,303

17.13% $ 175,372

16.37% $ 175,793

16.49%

15.67%

169,745

170,127

16.22% $

15.38% $

15.68%

14.78%

87,686

87,897

84,872

85,064

11.69% $ 121,622

11.43% $ 118,195

11.40%

10.98%

116,711

114,462

8.00%

8.00%

8.00%

8.00%

4.00%

4.00%

4.00%

4.00%

4.00%

4.00%

4.00%

4.00%

N/A

N/A

212,181

212,659

N/A

N/A

127,309

127,595

N/A

N/A

145,889

143,077

N/A

N/A

10.00%

10.00%

N/A

N/A

6.00%

6.00%

N/A

N/A

5.00%

5.00%

19.  PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The parent company’s condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related condensed statements of 

income and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, are as follows:

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

ASSETS

Cash deposits in affiliated banks

Investments in subsidiaries

Land and headquarters building, net

Other

Total Assets

Liabilities

Borrowings

Dividends payable

Other liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Shareholders' Equity

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

December 31,

2013

2012

$

4,654

$

8,981

388,937

370,013

4,688

258

4,856

1,123

$

398,537

$

384,973

$

— $

6,405

5,937

12,342

386,195

—

6,378

6,473

12,851

372,122

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

398,537

$

384,973

The following table presents the actual and required capital amounts and related ratios for the Corporation and First Financial 

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Bank, N.A., at year-end 2013 and 2012.

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Dividends from subsidiaries

Other income

Interest on borrowings

Other operating expenses

Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

Income tax benefit

Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

Years Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

7,130

$

16,347

$

11,400

1,144

—
(3,113)
5,161

988

6,149

25,385

1,149
(225)
(3,383)
13,888

1,267

15,155

17,657

643

—
(3,616)
8,427

2,311

10,738

26,457

37,195

Net income

$

31,534

$

32,812

$

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net Income

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

Depreciation and amortization

Equity in undistributed earnings

Contribution of shares to ESOP

Securities impairment loss recognized in earnings

Securities (gains) losses

Restricted stock compensation

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

(Increase) decrease in other assets

NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Sales of securities available-for-sale

Investment in First Financial Bank Risk Management

Purchase of furniture and fixtures

NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Principal payments on borrowings

Purchase of treasury stock

Dividends paid

NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITES

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH

CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR

CASH, END OF YEAR

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the year for:

Interest

Income taxes

Years Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

31,534

$

32,812

$

37,195

173
(25,385)
1,218

172
(17,657)
1,439

—
(420)
611
(512)
485

11
(435)
488

610

188

7,704

17,628

740

—
(5)
735

—

—
(12,766)
(12,766)
(4,327)
8,981

1,700
(250)
(24)
1,426

(6,196)
—
(12,425)
(18,621)
433

8,548

177
(26,457)
1,558

110
(2)
—
(1,114)
24

11,491

25

0
(6)
19

—

—
(12,231)
(12,231)
(721)
9,269

$

$

$

4,654

$

8,981

$

8,548

— $

225

13,822

$

12,638

$

$

—

16,565

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20.  SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED):

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31

(Dollar amounts in thousands)
March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31

Interest
Income

Interest
Expense

Net Interest
Income

Provision
For Loan
Losses

2013

$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$

28,942
28,305
29,719
29,255

Interest
Income

31,149
31,134
30,428
29,594

$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$

2,769
2,567
1,921
1,704

Interest
Expense

3,984
3,472
3,022
2,915

$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$

26,173
25,738
27,798
27,551

$
$
$
$

3,021
2,960
495
1,384

2012

Net
Interest
Income

Provision
For Loan
Losses

27,165
27,662
27,406
26,679

$
$
$
$

2,956
1,789
2,559
1,469

Net Income
7,693
$
6,446
$
8,472
$
8,923
$

Net Income
Per Share

$
$
$
$

0.58
0.48
0.64
0.67

Net Income
7,443
$
8,705
$
8,091
$
8,573
$

Net Income
Per Share

$
$
$
$

0.56
0.66
0.61
0.65

ITEM 11. 

  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G to Form 10-K, the information required for disclosure under Item 11 

is not set forth herein because the Corporation intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Proxy 

Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days following the end of its 2013 fiscal year, which Proxy Statement 

will contain such information. The information required by Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to such Proxy 

Statement.

ITEM 12. 

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND 

RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G to Form 10-K, certain information required for disclosure under 

Item 12 (relating to Item 403 of Regulation S-K) is not set forth herein because the Corporation intends to file with the 

Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days 

following the end of its 2013 fiscal year, which Proxy Statement will contain such information. Such information required by 

Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to such Proxy Statement.

Following is the information required by Item 12 relating to Item 201 (d) of Regulation S-K.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

ITEM 9. 

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 

compensation plans under which equity securities of the Company are authorized for issuance.

The following table provides certain information as of December 31, 2013 with respect to the Corporation’s equity 

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None

ITEM 9A. 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation (the “Evaluation”), under the supervision and 
with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), who serves as our principal executive officer, and Chief 
Financial Officer (“CFO”), who serves as our principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and 
procedures (“Disclosure Controls”). Based on the Evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our Disclosure Controls are 
effective and designed to ensure that the information required to be included in our periodic SEC reports is recorded, processed, 
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Corporation’s fourth 
fiscal quarter of 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control 
over financial reporting.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Attestation Report of the Registered Public 
Accounting Firm
“Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” and “Report of Independent Registered Public 
Accounting Firm” are included in Item 8 hereof and incorporated by reference.

ITEM 9B. 

OTHER INFORMATION     Not applicable. 

PART III

ITEM 10.    

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G to Form 10-K, the information required for disclosure under Item 10 
is not set forth herein because the Corporation intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Proxy 
Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days following the end of its 2013 fiscal year, which Proxy Statement 
will contain such information. The information required by Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to such Proxy 
Statement.

Plan Category

Equity compensation plans

approved by security holders (2)

Equity compensation plans not

approved by security holders (3)

Total

Number of Securities to be

issued upon exercise of

outstanding options, warrants

and rights

Weighted average exercise price

of outstanding options, warrants

and rights

Number of securities

remaining (1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

630,138

—

630,138

(1)  Available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in the first column).

(2)  Includes the First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

(3)  The Corporation has no equity compensation plan that has not been authorized by its stockholders.

ITEM 13. 

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR 

INDEPENDENCE

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G to Form 10-K, the information required for disclosure under Item 13 

is not set forth herein because the Corporation intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Proxy 

Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days following the end of its 2013 fiscal year, which Proxy Statement 

will contain such information. The information required by Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to such Proxy 

ITEM 14. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G to Form 10-K, the information required for disclosure under Item 14 

is not set forth herein because the Corporation intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Proxy 

Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days following the end of its 2013 fiscal year, which Proxy Statement 

will contain such information. The information required by Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to such Proxy 

Statement.

Statement.

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2013

Provision

For Loan

Losses

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Interest

Income

Interest

Expense

Net Interest

Income

Net Income

Net Income

Per Share

March 31

June 30

September 30

December 31

28,942

28,305

29,719

29,255

March 31

June 30

September 30

December 31

31,149

31,134

30,428

29,594

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2,769

2,567

1,921

1,704

3,984

3,472

3,022

2,915

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

26,173

25,738

27,798

27,551

27,165

27,662

27,406

26,679

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2012

Net

Interest

Income

Provision

For Loan

Losses

3,021

2,960

495

1,384

2,956

1,789

2,559

1,469

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

7,693

6,446

8,472

8,923

7,443

8,705

8,091

8,573

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

0.58

0.48

0.64

0.67

0.56

0.66

0.61

0.65

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

Interest

Income

Interest

Expense

Net Income

Net Income

Per Share

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None

ITEM 9A. 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation (the “Evaluation”), under the supervision and 

with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), who serves as our principal executive officer, and Chief 

Financial Officer (“CFO”), who serves as our principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and 

procedures (“Disclosure Controls”). Based on the Evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our Disclosure Controls are 

effective and designed to ensure that the information required to be included in our periodic SEC reports is recorded, processed, 

summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Corporation’s fourth 

fiscal quarter of 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control 

ITEM 11. 

  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G to Form 10-K, the information required for disclosure under Item 11 
is not set forth herein because the Corporation intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Proxy 
Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days following the end of its 2013 fiscal year, which Proxy Statement 
will contain such information. The information required by Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to such Proxy 
Statement.

ITEM 12. 

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND 

RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G to Form 10-K, certain information required for disclosure under 
Item 12 (relating to Item 403 of Regulation S-K) is not set forth herein because the Corporation intends to file with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days 
following the end of its 2013 fiscal year, which Proxy Statement will contain such information. Such information required by 
Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to such Proxy Statement.

Following is the information required by Item 12 relating to Item 201 (d) of Regulation S-K.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

ITEM 9. 

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 

The following table provides certain information as of December 31, 2013 with respect to the Corporation’s equity 
compensation plans under which equity securities of the Company are authorized for issuance.

Plan Category

Equity compensation plans
approved by security holders (2)

Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders (3)

Total

Number of Securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options, warrants
and rights

Weighted average exercise price
of outstanding options, warrants
and rights

Number of securities
remaining (1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

630,138

—

630,138

(1)  Available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in the first column).
(2)  Includes the First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
(3)  The Corporation has no equity compensation plan that has not been authorized by its stockholders.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Attestation Report of the Registered Public 

INDEPENDENCE

ITEM 13. 

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR 

over financial reporting.

Accounting Firm

“Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” and “Report of Independent Registered Public 

Accounting Firm” are included in Item 8 hereof and incorporated by reference.

ITEM 9B. 

OTHER INFORMATION     Not applicable. 

ITEM 10.    

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G to Form 10-K, the information required for disclosure under Item 10 

is not set forth herein because the Corporation intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Proxy 

Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days following the end of its 2013 fiscal year, which Proxy Statement 

will contain such information. The information required by Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to such Proxy 

Statement.

PART III

83

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G to Form 10-K, the information required for disclosure under Item 13 
is not set forth herein because the Corporation intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Proxy 
Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days following the end of its 2013 fiscal year, which Proxy Statement 
will contain such information. The information required by Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to such Proxy 
Statement.

ITEM 14. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G to Form 10-K, the information required for disclosure under Item 14 
is not set forth herein because the Corporation intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Proxy 
Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days following the end of its 2013 fiscal year, which Proxy Statement 
will contain such information. The information required by Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to such Proxy 
Statement.

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ITEM 15. 

    EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

PART IV

SIGNATURES

First Financial Corporation

/s/ Rodger A. McHargue

Rodger A. McHargue, Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: March 14, 2014

(a) (1)  The following consolidated financial statements of the Registrant and its subsidiaries are filed as part of this   
document under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” 
Consolidated Balance Sheets—-December 31, 2013 and 2012  
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income—Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011  
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity—Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(a) (2)  Schedules to the Consolidated Financial Statements required by Article 9 of Regulation S-X are not required, 
inapplicable, or the required information has been disclosed elsewhere. 
(a) (3) Listing of Exhibits:

Exhibit Number

Description

3.1

3.2

10.1*

10.2*

10.3*

10.4*

10.5*

10.6*

10.7*

10.9*

10.10*

10.11

21

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

101.

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3(i) of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.

Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) of the
Corporation’s Form 8-K filed August 24, 2012.
Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated February 4, 2014 effective January 1, 2014
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed February 10, 2014.

2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of
the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.

2014 Schedule of Director Compensation

2014 Schedule of Named Executive Officer Compensation

2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of
the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed September 4, 2007.

2005 Executives Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the
Corporation’s Form 8-K filed September 4, 2007.

2005 Executives Supplemental Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the
Corporation’s Form 8-K filed September 4, 2007.

First Financial Corporation 2010 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.9 to the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed March 15, 2011.

First Financial Corporation 2011 Short Term Incentive Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.10 to the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed March 15, 2011.

First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to exhibit
10.11 to the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed May 9, 2011.

Subsidiaries

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K by Principal Executive Officer

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K by Principal Financial Officer

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Principal Executive Officer

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Principal Financial Officer

The following material from First Financial Corporation’s Form 10-K Report for the annual period ended
December 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T:  (i) the Consolidated
Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) the
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, and (v)
the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this report.

**Furnished, not filed, for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities 

Exchange Act of 1934.

(b)  Exhibits-Filed Exhibits to (a) (3) listed above are attached to this report.
(c)  Financial Statements Schedules-No schedules are required to be submitted. See response to ITEM 15(a) (2).

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ITEM 15. 

    EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

PART IV

SIGNATURES

First Financial Corporation

/s/ Rodger A. McHargue
Rodger A. McHargue, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: March 14, 2014

(a) (1)  The following consolidated financial statements of the Registrant and its subsidiaries are filed as part of this   

document under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” 

Consolidated Balance Sheets—-December 31, 2013 and 2012  

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income—Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity—Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(a) (2)  Schedules to the Consolidated Financial Statements required by Article 9 of Regulation S-X are not required, 

inapplicable, or the required information has been disclosed elsewhere. 

(a) (3) Listing of Exhibits:

Exhibit Number

Description

3.1

3.2

10.1*

10.2*

10.3*

10.4*

10.5*

10.6*

10.7*

10.9*

10.11

21

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference

to Exhibit 3(i) of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.

Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) of the

Corporation’s Form 8-K filed August 24, 2012.

Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated February 4, 2014 effective January 1, 2014

incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed February 10, 2014.

2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of

the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.

2014 Schedule of Director Compensation

2014 Schedule of Named Executive Officer Compensation

2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of

the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed September 4, 2007.

2005 Executives Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the

Corporation’s Form 8-K filed September 4, 2007.

2005 Executives Supplemental Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the

Corporation’s Form 8-K filed September 4, 2007.

First Financial Corporation 2010 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to

Exhibit 10.9 to the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed March 15, 2011.

First Financial Corporation 2011 Short Term Incentive Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to

10.10*

Exhibit 10.10 to the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed March 15, 2011.

First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to exhibit

10.11 to the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed May 9, 2011.

Subsidiaries

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K by Principal Executive Officer

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K by Principal Financial Officer

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Principal Executive Officer

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Principal Financial Officer

The following material from First Financial Corporation’s Form 10-K Report for the annual period ended

December 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T:  (i) the Consolidated

Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) the

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, and (v)

101.

the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this report.

**Furnished, not filed, for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities 

Exchange Act of 1934.

(b)  Exhibits-Filed Exhibits to (a) (3) listed above are attached to this report.

(c)  Financial Statements Schedules-No schedules are required to be submitted. See response to ITEM 15(a) (2).

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following 
persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

NAME

/s/ Rodger A. McHargue
Rodger A. McHargue, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/ W. Curtis Brighton
W. Curtis Brighton, Director

/s/ B. Guille Cox, Jr.
B. Guille Cox, Jr., Director

/s/ Thomas T. Dinkel
Thomas T. Dinkel, Director

/s/ Anton H. George
Anton H. George, Director

/s/ Gregory L. Gibson
Gregory L. Gibson, Director

/s/ Norman L. Lowery
Norman L. Lowery, Vice Chairman, President, CEO & Director
(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Ronald K. Rich
Ronald K. Rich, Director

/s/ Virginia L. Smith
Virginia L. Smith, Director

/s/ William J. Voges
William J. Voges, Director

/s/ William R. Krieble
William R. Krieble, Director

DATE

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

Exhibit

Number

EXHIBIT INDEX

Description

10.3

2014 Schedule of Director Compensation

10.4

2014 Schedule of Named Executive Officers Compensation

21

Subsidiaries

31.1

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K by Principal Executive Officer

31.2

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K by Principal Financial Officer

32.1

Certification Pursuant to Rule 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Principal Executive Officer

32.2

Certification Pursuant to Rule 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Principal Financial Officer

101.

The following material from First Financial Corporation’s Form 10-K Report for the annual period ended

December 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T:  (i) the Consolidated Balance

Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements

of Cash Flows, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated

Financial Statements.*

*Furnished, not filed, for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities 

Exchange Act of 1934.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following 

persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

NAME

/s/ Rodger A. McHargue

Rodger A. McHargue, Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

Exhibit

Number

EXHIBIT INDEX

Description

10.3

2014 Schedule of Director Compensation

10.4

2014 Schedule of Named Executive Officers Compensation

21

Subsidiaries

31.1

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K by Principal Executive Officer

31.2

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K by Principal Financial Officer

32.1

Certification Pursuant to Rule 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Principal Executive Officer

32.2

Certification Pursuant to Rule 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Principal Financial Officer

101.

The following material from First Financial Corporation’s Form 10-K Report for the annual period ended
December 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T:  (i) the Consolidated Balance
Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.*

*Furnished, not filed, for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities 

Exchange Act of 1934.

/s/ W. Curtis Brighton

W. Curtis Brighton, Director

/s/ B. Guille Cox, Jr.

B. Guille Cox, Jr., Director

/s/ Thomas T. Dinkel

Thomas T. Dinkel, Director

/s/ Anton H. George

Anton H. George, Director

/s/ Gregory L. Gibson

Gregory L. Gibson, Director

/s/ Norman L. Lowery

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Ronald K. Rich

Ronald K. Rich, Director

/s/ Virginia L. Smith

Virginia L. Smith, Director

/s/ William J. Voges

William J. Voges, Director

/s/ William R. Krieble

William R. Krieble, Director

Norman L. Lowery, Vice Chairman, President, CEO & Director

DATE

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

March 14, 2014

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EXHIBIT 10.3 -  Schedule of Director Compensation

Compensation of Directors. Each director of the Corporation is also a director of First Financial Bank (“FFB”), the lead subsidiary bank of 
the Corporation, and receives directors’ fees from each organization. For 2014 a director of the Corporation and FFB will receive a fee of 
$750 for each board meeting attended.

Non-employee directors also receive a fee for meetings attended of the Audit Committee of $1,000, the Compensation Committee of $1,000, 
the Governance/Nominating Committee of $500, and the Loan Discount Committee of $500. Each director also will receive from a quarterly 
director’s fee of $11,250. No non-employee director served as a director of any other subsidiary of the Corporation.

Directors of the Corporation and FFB who are not yet 70 years of age may participate in a deferred director’s fee program at each institution. 
Under this program, a director may defer $6,000 of his or her director’s fees each year over a five-year period. When the director reaches the 
age of 65 or age 70, the director may elect to receive payments over a ten-year period. The amount of the deferred fees is used to purchase an 
insurance product which funds these payments. Each year from the initial date of deferral until payments begin at age 65 or 70, the 
Corporation accrues a non-cash expense which will equal in the aggregate the amount of the payments to be made to the director over the ten-
year period. The Corporation expects that the cash surrender value of the insurance policy will offset the amount of expenses accrued. If a 
director fails for any reason other than death to serve as a director during the entire five-year period, or the director fails to attend at least 60 
regular or special meetings, the amount to be received at age 65 or 70, as applicable, will be pro-rated appropriately.

Directors also may receive compensation previously accrued under the Corporation’s 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, no other benefits may 
be accrued under this plan. Under this plan, directors received 90, 100 or 110 percent of the director’s “award amount” if the Corporation and 
FFB attained certain goals established by the Corporation’s Compensation Committee. See Exhibit 10.3 to this Form 10-K for a description of 
this plan.

EXHIBIT 10.4 -  Schedule of Named Executive Officers Compensation

On December 17, 2013, the Compensation Committee of First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) set the 2014 annual base salaries of 

the named executive officers. These amounts are set forth in the table below.

Name and Principal Position

2014 Base Salary

Norman L. Lowery

Vice Chairman, CEO and President of the 

Corporation; President and CEO of First 

Financial Bank, NA 

Steven H. Holliday 

Vice President and CCO of First Financial 

Bank, NA

Norman D. Lowery

Vice  President  and  COO  of  First  Financial 

Bank, NA 

Rodger A. McHargue

CFO  of  the  Corporation;  Vice  President  and 

CFO of First Financial Bank, NA 

Karen L. Milienu

Director of the Branch Banking; Vice President  

of First Financial Bank, NA 

$630,297

$200,000

$200,000

$195,909

$150,000

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EXHIBIT 10.3 -  Schedule of Director Compensation

Compensation of Directors. Each director of the Corporation is also a director of First Financial Bank (“FFB”), the lead subsidiary bank of 

the Corporation, and receives directors’ fees from each organization. For 2014 a director of the Corporation and FFB will receive a fee of 

$750 for each board meeting attended.

Non-employee directors also receive a fee for meetings attended of the Audit Committee of $1,000, the Compensation Committee of $1,000, 

the Governance/Nominating Committee of $500, and the Loan Discount Committee of $500. Each director also will receive from a quarterly 

director’s fee of $11,250. No non-employee director served as a director of any other subsidiary of the Corporation.

Directors of the Corporation and FFB who are not yet 70 years of age may participate in a deferred director’s fee program at each institution. 

Under this program, a director may defer $6,000 of his or her director’s fees each year over a five-year period. When the director reaches the 

age of 65 or age 70, the director may elect to receive payments over a ten-year period. The amount of the deferred fees is used to purchase an 

insurance product which funds these payments. Each year from the initial date of deferral until payments begin at age 65 or 70, the 

Corporation accrues a non-cash expense which will equal in the aggregate the amount of the payments to be made to the director over the ten-

year period. The Corporation expects that the cash surrender value of the insurance policy will offset the amount of expenses accrued. If a 

director fails for any reason other than death to serve as a director during the entire five-year period, or the director fails to attend at least 60 

regular or special meetings, the amount to be received at age 65 or 70, as applicable, will be pro-rated appropriately.

Directors also may receive compensation previously accrued under the Corporation’s 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, no other benefits may 

be accrued under this plan. Under this plan, directors received 90, 100 or 110 percent of the director’s “award amount” if the Corporation and 

FFB attained certain goals established by the Corporation’s Compensation Committee. See Exhibit 10.3 to this Form 10-K for a description of 

this plan.

EXHIBIT 10.4 -  Schedule of Named Executive Officers Compensation

On December 17, 2013, the Compensation Committee of First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) set the 2014 annual base salaries of 
the named executive officers. These amounts are set forth in the table below.

Name and Principal Position

2014 Base Salary

Norman L. Lowery
Vice Chairman, CEO and President of the 
Corporation; President and CEO of First 
Financial Bank, NA 

Steven H. Holliday 
Vice President and CCO of First Financial 
Bank, NA

Norman D. Lowery
Vice  President  and  COO  of  First  Financial 
Bank, NA 

Rodger A. McHargue
CFO  of  the  Corporation;  Vice  President  and 
CFO of First Financial Bank, NA 

Karen L. Milienu
Director of the Branch Banking; Vice President  
of First Financial Bank, NA 

$630,297

$200,000

$200,000

$195,909

$150,000

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Exhibit 21 - Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 31.1 — Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K

First Financial Bank N.A. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant. It is a national banking association. The bank conducts its 

business under the name of First Financial Bank N.A.

The Morris Plan Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant. It is an Indiana corporation. The company conducts its 

business under the name of The Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute, Inc.

 Forrest Sherer, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant. It is an Indiana corporation. It is a full-line insurance agency and 

conducts its business under the name Forrest Sherer, Inc.

        FFB Risk Management Co., Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant. It is an insurance captive and conducts its business 

under the name of FFB Risk Management Co,, Inc.

by Principal Executive Officer

I, Norman L. Lowery, certify that:

1. 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of First Financial 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(s) 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 Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and l5d—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 purpose in accordance with generally accepted accounting 

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 

principles;

reporting; and

5.  The registrant's other certifying officer(s) 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:    March 14, 2014

By  /s/ Norman L. Lowery

Norman L. Lowery,

Vice Chairman, President and CEO

(Principal Executive Officer)

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Exhibit 21 - Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 31.1 — Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K
by Principal Executive Officer

First Financial Bank N.A. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant. It is a national banking association. The bank conducts its 

business under the name of First Financial Bank N.A.

I, Norman L. Lowery, certify that:

The Morris Plan Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant. It is an Indiana corporation. The company conducts its 

business under the name of The Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute, Inc.

 Forrest Sherer, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant. It is an Indiana corporation. It is a full-line insurance agency and 

conducts its business under the name Forrest Sherer, Inc.

        FFB Risk Management Co., Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Registrant. It is an insurance captive and conducts its business 

under the name of FFB Risk Management Co,, Inc.

1. 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of First Financial 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(s) 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 Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and l5d—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 purpose 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(s) 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:    March 14, 2014

By  /s/ Norman L. Lowery
Norman L. Lowery,
Vice Chairman, President and CEO
(Principal Executive Officer)

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Exhibit 31.2 — Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K
by Principal Executive Officer

Exhibit 32.1 — Certification 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 Annual Report of First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) on Form 10-K for the year ended 

December 31, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Norman L. 

Lowery, Vice Chairman and CEO of the Corporation, certify, pursuant to 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; and

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

operations of the Corporation.

This certification is furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 and is not being filed for any other purpose.

Date: March 14, 2014

/s/ Norman L. Lowery

Norman L. Lowery

Vice Chairman, President and CEO

(Principal Executive Officer)

I, Rodger A. McHargue, certify that:

1. 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of First Financial 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(s) 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 Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and l5d—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 purpose 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(s) 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:    March 14, 2014

By  /s/ Rodger A. McHargue
Rodger A. McHargue,
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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Exhibit 32.1 — Certification 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 Annual Report of First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) on Form 10-K for the year ended 

December 31, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Norman L. 
Lowery, Vice Chairman and CEO of the Corporation, certify, pursuant to 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; and

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

operations of the Corporation.

This certification is furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 and is not being filed for any other purpose.

Date: March 14, 2014

/s/ Norman L. Lowery
Norman L. Lowery
Vice Chairman, President and CEO
(Principal Executive Officer)

Exhibit 31.2 — Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) for Annual Report of Form 10-K

by Principal Executive Officer

I, Rodger A. McHargue, certify that:

1. 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of First Financial 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(s) 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 Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and l5d—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 purpose in accordance with generally accepted accounting 

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 

principles;

reporting; and

5.  The registrant's other certifying officer(s) 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:    March 14, 2014

By  /s/ Rodger A. McHargue

Rodger A. McHargue,

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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Exhibit 32.2 — Certification 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 Annual Report of First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) on Form 10-K for the year ended 

December 31, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Rodger A. 
McHargue, Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, certify, pursuant to 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; and

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

operations of the Corporation.

This certification is furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 and is not being filed for any other purpose.

Date: March 14, 2014

/s/ Rodger A. McHargue
Rodger A. McHargue
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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OUR  
MISSION

The mission of First Financial  
Corporation is to be the FIRST 
choice for all your financial needs.

ALWAYS CLOSE TO HOME

With 73 banking centers, over 130 plus ATMs, telephone, Internet and mobile banking

In January 2014, for the third year in a row, Bank Director magazine designated 
First Financial Bank as one of its “Nifty 50” the best users of capital among publicly 
traded U.S. financial institutions based on profitability, capital strength, and asset 
quality. According to the magazine, “…the ability to deliver industry leading returns 

without the advantage of high leverage provides affirmation of a bank’s strategy and the 
execution skills of its management team.”

FIRST FINANCIAL LOCATIONS

INDIANA
VIGO COUNTY
Terre Haute Main Office*
One First Financial Plaza
Sixth & Wabash
812-238-6000

Honey Creek Mall*
U.S. 41 South
812-238-6000

Industrial Park*
1749 East Industrial Dr.
812-238-6000

Maple Avenue*
4065 Maple Ave.
812-238-6000

Meadows*
350 South 25th St.
812-238-6000

Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute
817 Wabash Ave.
812-238-6063

Plaza North*
Ft. Harrison & Lafayette
812-238-6000

Seelyville*
9520 East U.S. 40
812-238-6000

Southland*
3005 South Seventh St.
812-238-6000

Springhill*
4500 U.S. 41 South
812-238-6000

Sycamore Terrace*
2425 South State Rd. 46
812-238-6000

West Terre Haute*
309 National Ave.
812-238-6000

CLAY COUNTY
Brazil*
7995 North State Road 59
812-443-4481

Brazil Downtown*
18 North Walnut
812-448-3357

Brazil Eastside*
2180 East National Ave.
812-448-8110

Clay City*
502-504 Main St.
812-939-2145

DAVIESS COUNTY
Washington*
300 East Main St.
812-257-8860

GIBSON COUNTY
Princeton*
1501 West Broadway
812-385-0235

GREENE COUNTY
Worthington*
9 North Commercial St.
812-875-3021

KNOX COUNTY
Sandborn
102 North Anderson St.
812-694-8463

Vincennes*
2707 North Sixth St.
812-882-4800

Vincennes*
619 Main St.
812-886-9690

PARKE COUNTY
Rockville*
1311 North Lincoln Rd.
765-569-3171

Rockville Downtown*
120 East Ohio St.
765-569-3442

Marshall
10 South Main St.
765-597-2261

Montezuma*
232 East Crawford St.
765-245-2706

Rosedale
62 East Central St.
765-548-2266

PUTNAM COUNTY
Greencastle*
101 South Warren Dr.
765-653-4444

SULLIVAN COUNTY 
Sullivan* 
15 South Main St. 
812-268-3331

Dugger*
879 South 3rd St.
812-648-2251

Farmersburg*
819 West Main St.
812-696-2106

Hymera*
102 South Main St.
812-383-4933

VANDERBURGH  
COUNTY 
Evansville*
12600 Highway 41 North
812-868-8850

VERMILLION COUNTY
Newport*
100 West Market St.
765-492-3321

Cayuga
101 S. Division St.
765-492-3391

Clinton* 
221 South Main St. 
765-832-3504

Clinton Crown Hill*
1775 East State Rd. 163
765-832-5546
ILLINOIS
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
Mahomet*
Eastwood Center IGA
217-586-5322

Champaign*
1205 South Neil St.
217-352-6700

Champaign*
1611 South Prospect Ave.
217-351-6620

Urbana*
2510 South Philo Rd.
217-344-1300

Urbana*
410 North Broadway
217-351-2701

CLARK COUNTY
Marshall*
215 North Michigan
217-826-6311

COLES COUNTY
Charleston*
820 West Lincoln Ave.
217-345-4824

Charleston East*
605 Lincoln Ave.
217-345-2101

Mattoon*
101 Broadway Ave. East
217-258-8940

CRAWFORD COUNTY
Robinson*
108 West Main St.
618-544-8666

Robinson Motor Bank*
602 West Walnut St.
618-544-3355

Oblong*
301 East Main St.
618-592-4252

FRANKLIN COUNTY
West Frankfort*
212 West Oak St.
618-932-3131

Benton*
400 Public Square 
618-439-4341

JASPER COUNTY 
Newton* 
601 West Jourdan St. 
618-783-2022

JEFFERSON COUNTY
Mount Vernon*
900 Main St.
618-242-4000

Mount Vernon Drive-Up*
3303 Broadway
618-242-1779

LAWRENCE COUNTY
Lawrenceville*
1601 State St.
618-943-3323

LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Pontiac*
521 West Madison St.
815-844-3171

Pontiac*
223 North Mill St.
815-844-3171

Pontiac*
Route 116 & Route 66
815-844-3171

MARION COUNTY 
Salem* 
401 West Main St. 
618-548-2265

Salem Drive-Up*
1365 West Main St.
618-548-5293

MCLEAN COUNTY
Bloomington*
#1 Brickyard Dr. Ste. 301
309-661-9993

Bloomington*
Towanda Plaza  
1218 Towanda Ave.
888-876-2638

Gridley
325 Center St.
309-747-2100

MONTGOMERY  
COUNTY
Hillsboro*
420 South Main St.
217-532-3926

RICHLAND COUNTY
Olney*
240 East Chestnut St.
618-395-8676

Olney*
1110 South West St.
618-395-2112

VERMILION COUNTY
Danville
One Towne Center
217-442-0362

Danville Motor Bank*
101 West Main St.
217-443-3519

Danville*
2750 North Vermilion St.
217-431-8750

Danville*
901 North Gilbert St.
217-431-3486

Danville*
421 South Gilbert St.
217-477-4510

Ridge Farm*
11 South State St.
217-247-2126

Westville*
101 East Main St.
217-267-2147

WAYNE COUNTY
Fairfield*
303 West Delaware
618-842-2145

INSURANCE
Forrest Sherer 
Insurance of 
Terre Haute
24 North Ohio St.
812-232-0441

1219 Ohio St.
812-232-0441

Forrest Sherer 
Insurance of 
Evansville
7525 East Virginia St.
812-232-0441

* FirstPlus ATM available

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