Beyond Ordinary Banking
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Dear Fellow Shareholders,
Building on our continued success, 2024
proved to be another landmark year for
Horizon, delivering improved returns to our
shareholders while remaining leaders for
positive change in the communities we call
home. Horizon’s success has been grounded
in its core values of people first, relationships
built on trust, community engagement, and a
disciplined operating model. These values
have enabled Horizon and its shareholders to
enjoy a legacy of success for over 150 years
and created a team of highly engaged
Advisors striving to advance our Company
and deliver on our value proposition to all
In 2024, Horizon
launched a renewed
multi-year strategic
plan driven by the
desire to elevate our
performance and
position the company
for long-term success.
Thomas M. Prame
Chief Executive Officer & President
stakeholders each and every day.
In 2024, Horizon launched a renewed multi-year strategic plan driven by the desire to elevate our
performance and improve the company for the long-term. The plan centered on three central business
priorities: consistently improving our operating performance, building the highest quality team, and
effectively managing our risk and investments. These shared priorities have created a clear vision for the
organization and focused the team on key initiatives that we believe will deliver long-term and enhanced
shareholder returns.
Improving Our Operating Model
annually, fueled by the expansion of local
commercial relationships and the establishment of
the equipment leasing platform in the second half
of 2024. The growth in these high-quality lending
portfolios was strategically funded, in part, by the
planned reduction of lower-yielding indirect auto
An essential element of improving our
operating model is creating a more
efficient and productive balance sheet.
An essential element of improving our operating model is creating a more efficient and productive balance
sheet. As highlighted throughout the year during our quarterly earnings communications, the organization
has prioritized loan growth in higher-valued portfolios that deliver greater returns and generate long-term
franchise value. In 2024, Horizon delivered exceptional growth in commercial loan balances of 15%
loans with limited franchise value. The organization continued its efforts to optimize its securities portfolio
and liquidated, at favorable terms, approximately $330 million of securities early in the fourth quarter. This
sale will provide additional liquidity for core lending growth and funding optionality in our outlook, which
should generate further balance sheet productivity throughout 2025.
The significant progress of our asset strategy was complemented by organic deposit-gathering efforts to
further enhance the strength of the balance sheet. Strategic talent investments in Treasury Management
and Horizon’s branch network, located in attractive and growing markets, successfully grew low-cost core
relationships, which shifted our funding mix away from higher cost alternatives. These efforts delivered
growth in core banking relationships, which expanded Horizon’s granular, low-cost deposit base and
helped lower our overall funding cost relative to 2023.
Core fee income growth also displayed strong performance in 2024, driven by Horizon’s relationship
banking model. Income related to services provided to commercial and retail deposit accounts increased
by 6% year over year. Interchange income increased over 7%, driven by growth in primary banking
Our culture revolves
around ensuring we
inspire highly
engaged teams,
sharing a common
vision for success.
relationships and more clients using Horizon debit cards for everyday purchases. Wealth income increased
by 6% annually, benefiting from the upward trends in clients trusting Horizon to deliver on their personal
long-term financial goals. These results are a direct reflection of the strength of the organization’s
community banking model, and the deep brand loyalty cultivated through decades of positive engagement
in our local communities.
Lastly, expenses for the franchise were
strategically elevated in the fourth quarter of
2024 to create a more efficient expense base
entering 2025. It is anticipated that strategic
initiatives completed in 2024 focused on
third-party expenses, lowering benefits cost,
and continued optimization in our delivery
models will transition our expense base to
historical levels. These efforts align with our
overall objective to consistently improve our
performance through well-managed expenses.
We are confident that these additions, as well as our talent investments in our revenue models, will quickly
yield sustainable benefits to the organization. Additionally, we will remain diligent on expenses, capturing
savings from exited legacy lending platforms and eliminating costs in distribution channels where client
demand has shifted to digital interactions.
Strategic
investments in
distribution
channels delivered
growth in core
banking
relationships.
Building the Highest Quality Teams
The strength of our organization lies in the expertise and dedication of our advisors. Our culture revolves
around their continued growth and ensuring our leadership can inspire highly engaged teams that share a
common vision for success while cultivating our people-first philosophy.
To advance this objective, we added several high-performing leaders to the organization in 2024 that share
Horizon’s core principals. These leaders bring advanced skill sets and new growth opportunities to the
organization.
John Stewart joined Horizon as Chief Financial Officer in the second quarter of 2024. John brings
exceptional experience managing the finance and accounting functions at larger institutions combined
with significant expertise in balance sheet
optimization strategies. John has quickly made
several meaningful improvements to the
organization’s financial execution and elevated
our financial reporting acumen. Additionally,
Horizon has proactively added leadership roles
with the addition of a new Controller, SOX
Director, and Financial Reporting Director to
align with the growth and scale of the
organization. The organization also continues
to invest talent resources into Enterprise Risk
Management (ERM), with an experienced
leader joining Horizon to integrate our ERM
framework into everyday practices.
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As is standard, we are always looking for new ways to advance Horizon’s work environment to ensure our
to create a strong sense of belonging within the organization and reinforcing our people first values.
Additionally, Horizon continues its annual tradition of “Horizon Cares Day,” closing all locations early one
day each year to allow our advisors to volunteer as a team in their local communities.
Managing Investment and Risk
Horizon continues to make strategic investments to improve our ability to attract and engage with clients.
This past year, our technology teams expanded our new on-line digital account functionality into our
branch network, significantly reducing the time to open an account, creating a paperless experience, and
allowing account funding from multiple electronic sources. These enhancements have improved opening
balances, debit card adoption, and client satisfaction with the account opening process. A similar new
technology was also deployed within the mortgage platform, allowing clients to engage in a wholly digital
application, upload closing conditions, and continuously stay engaged with the status of their loan
application. The team has seen a significant uptick in electronic applications and increased closings from
the new platform, which also drives down overall production costs. Each of these investments expands
Horizon’s ability to attract new clients and provides a measured lift in our strategic efforts to improve our
operating performance.
Coupled with our digital investments, Horizon continues to look for ways to optimize its delivery channels
while expanding its reach within the communities we serve. We continue to expand the low-cost
transaction channels of video teller machines and selectively consolidating branches where client
transaction patterns have shifted.
Our history of maintaining a conservative credit culture and a proactive risk management philosophy is a
cornerstone of our success. Our credit results continue to benefit the organization with stable low
Advisors Resource
Groups provide an
opportunity for
individuals to connect
with peers who want to
explore new interests.
Maintaining a conservative credit
culture and a proactive risk
management philosophy is a
cornerstone of our success.
charge-off levels and well-managed levels of
non-performing loans. The organization has proactively
advanced its enterprise risk management practices to
ensure alignment with the size and complexity of the
organization. We have added experienced leadership,
enhanced line of business risk assessments, and expanded
risk monitoring programs throughout the organization. Our
Advisors can thrive, grow, and engage.
A key element of our success on this
front has been Advisors Resource
Groups (ARG), which were created to
provide an opportunity for individuals
to connect and engage with peers who
want to explore new interests, desire
to share their unique experiences, and
learn from others. In 2024,
approximately 200 of our advisors
participated in an ARG activity, helping
approach to advancing our ERM capabilities stems from our desire to build an organization that can deliver
consistent shareholder value through a disciplined operating model built to navigate an ever-changing
landscape.
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Craig M. Dwight
Chairman
Thomas M. Prame
Chief Executive Officer & President
2024 Highlights
As a collective team, we were pleased with our results, and we remain true to our core strategy of
producing long-term shareholder value. Our 2024 results displayed this commitment by delivering:
•
Annual total shareholders return of 18%, significantly improving from 2023 and aligning with industry
peer performance.
•
Quality loan growth of 11% funded by growing and granular low-cost core deposit base.
•
Exited the year with Q4 2024 net interest margin of 2.97%, increased 54 basis points when compared to
Q4 2023, resulting in a significantly more profitable balance sheet.
•
Solid growth of ~7% in non-interest income within our core business units of Commercial, Retail and
Wealth.
•
Restructured non-interest expenses to gain greater efficiencies and improve financial performance.
•
Continued disciplined credit performance with annualized charge-offs of .04%.
•
Strategic investments in technology and risk management aligned with improving our financial
performance and proactively managing the risk within our business model.
•
Leadership in our communities as demonstrated by over 12,000 hours of volunteering in 2024, helping
advance and give back to our local markets. Our efforts were highlighted by Horizon’s “Day of Caring,”
that enabled 800+ advisors to volunteer as one team across our Indiana and Michigan communities.
90 Organizations Served
800+ Advisors Volunteered
2500+ Volunteer Hours
2024
We are confident that Horizon is well-positioned to carry its positive momentum into 2025 and beyond. Our
legacy as a lean, agile company continues to thrive and advance within the organization. We have
demonstrated our ability to adapt to a fluid economic environment and consistently create new
opportunities to deliver long-term shareholder value. We thank you for trusting Horizon with your
investment, and we commit to provide a level of success that we hope will warrant your investment support
for many years ahead.
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Recognizing and Celebrating the Career of Craig Dwight
Craig M. Dwight
Chairman
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team and Advisors,
it is my distinct privilege to congratulate Craig Dwight, Chairman of the Board
of Horizon Bancorp on his upcoming retirement in May 2025. Craig has been
an inspirational leader at Horizon for over 34 years, serving as Chairman of
Horizon Bancorp for over 22 years of his tenure.
In 1990 Craig joined Horizon as Vice President and Senior Commercial Loan
Officer. In 1997 he became Executive Vice President responsible for all sales
and lending areas of the company and was quickly promoted to President of
Horizon Bank the following year. In 2003 the board of directors named him
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Over the next 20 years Craig would steward the organization through a great
growth phase, increasing Horizon’s assets from approximately $400 million to
over $7.80 billion, where its stands today.
Throughout his life Craig embodied the term Community Banker. He contributed to his community by
taking leadership roles in many organizations that have helped transform communities Horizon calls home.
Craig has served and chaired the local hospital board, United Way of La Porte County, and the local
economic development corporation. He served on the boards of The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce,
St. Paul School Foundation, Michigan City Brownfield Development Corp., and served as President of the
Michigan City Mainstreet Association. In addition, he chaired several fundraising campaigns including the
United Way, Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club, The Martin Luther King Center, Michigan City Area Schools
and the La Porte County YMCA. In addition to these leadership roles, he actively engaged with the Michigan
City Aviation Commission, the Michigan City Economic Development Commission, Purdue North Central
Advisory Board, and the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank’s Community Financial Institutions Council, Indiana
Bankers Association Board, and One Region Board of Directors, which he chaired in 2021-22. He served on
the Blue Ribbon Commission LaPorte County Fair and as a member of Northwest Indiana Regional
Opportunities Council. Craig was also was inducted into the Times of Northwest Indiana Business &
Industry Hall of Fame, received the Michigan City Economic Development Lifetime Achievement Award,
named one of the Indiana Business Journal’s Most Influential People, and was honored with the Indiana
Bankers Association’s Leaders in Banking Excellence Award. And finally in 2024, Craig received the
Sagamore of the Wabash Award, recognized as the highest award bestowed on a Hoosier by the state of
Indiana. Its recipients are honored and recognized for their significant contributions to life in the state of
Indiana.
Once again, on behalf of all of us at Horizon, it is my privilege and honor to thank Craig for his unwavering
service to our clients, shareholders, team members and communities. We wish him and his wife, Pam, all
the best as they transition to this richly earned new chapter in life and we thank him for the positive legacy
he has left on the organization.
Thomas M. Prame
Chief Executive Officer & President
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Earnings
Net interest income
Credit loss expense
Non-interest income
Non-interest expense
Income tax expense
Net income available to common shareholders
Cash dividends
Per Share Data
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Cash dividends declared per common share
Book value per common share
Tangible book value per common share
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Basic
Diluted
Period End Totals
Loans, net of deferred loan fees and unearned
income
Allowance for credit losses
Total assets
Total deposits
Total borrowings
Ratios
Loan to deposit
Loan to total funding
Return on average assets
Average stockholders’ equity to average total
assets
Return on average stockholders’ equity
Dividend payout ratio (dividends divided by
basic earnings per share)
Price to book value ratio
Price to earnings ratio
2023
175,744
$
2,459
11,998
146,284
11,018
27,981
$
28,345
$
$0.64
0.64
0.64
16.47
12.60
43,630,160
43,843,880
$4,417,630
50,029
7,940,485
5,664,893
1,353,050
78.01%
62.97%
0.36%
8.97%
3.96%
100.00%
86.89%
22.36x
2022
199,518
$
(1,816)
47,451
143,201
12,176
93,408
$
27,765
$
$2.14
2.14
0.63
15.55
11.59
43,568,823
43,699,734
4,157,998
$
50,464
7,872,518
5,857,774
1,258,872
71.08%
58.51%
1.24%
9.07%
13.66%
29.44%
96.98%
7.05x
2021
175,805
$
(2,084)
57,952
133,394
15,356
87,091
$
24,768
$
$1.99
1.98
0.56
16.61
12.58
43,802,733
43,955,280
3,658,534
$
54,286
7,411,889
5,802,991
828,274
63.26%
55.36%
1.34%
10.93%
12.23%
28.14%
125.53%
10.53x
2020
165,530
$
20,751
59,621
126,031
9,870
68,499
$
21,183
$
$1.56
1.55
0.48
15.78
11.81
44,044,737
44,123,208
3,880,682
$
57,027
5,886,614
4,531,133
590,151
85.94%
76.04%
1.22%
11.82%
10.29%
30.77%
100.51%
10.23x
Dollar amounts in thousands except per share data and ratios.
2024
$
188,604
$
5,389
2,971
158,836
(8,079)
35,429
$
28,328
$
$0.81
0.80
0.64
17.46
13.68
43,702,314
44,064,491
4,847,040
51,980
7,801,146
5,600,652
1,232,252
86.75%
71.93%
0.45%
9.42%
4.80%
79.01%
92.27%
19.89x
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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, 2024
Commission file number 000-10792
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana
35-1562417
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
515 Franklin Street, Michigan City, Indiana 46360
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 219-879-0211
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value
HBNC
The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC
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 Exchange 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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant
to Rule 405 of Regulation S–T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non–accelerated filer, a smaller
reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting
company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b–2 of the Exchange Act.
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complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered
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The aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non–affiliates of the registrant, based on the last sale price of
such stock as of June 30, 2024, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was
approximately $441.4 million.
As of March 12, 2025, the registrant had 44,014,506 shares of common stock outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Document
Part of Form 10–K into which portion of document is incorporated
Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement to be filed for
its May 2, 2025 annual meeting of shareholders
Part III
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FORWARD–LOOKING STATEMENTS
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PART I
Item 1
Business
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Item 1A
Risk Factors
17
Item 1B
Unresolved Staff Comments
31
Item 1C
Cybersecurity
31
Item 2
Properties
33
Item 3
Legal Proceedings
34
Item 4
Mine Safety Disclosures
34
PART II
Item 5
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer
Purchases of Equity Securities
34
Item 6
Reserved
35
Item 7
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
36
Item 7A
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
64
Item 8
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
66
Item 9
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure
140
Item 9A
Controls and Procedures
140
Item 9B
Other Information
140
Item 9C
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
140
PART III
Item 10
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
141
Item 11
Executive Compensation
141
Item 12
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters
141
Item 13
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
142
Item 14
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
142
PART IV
Item 15
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
143
Item 16
Form 10–K Summary
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SIGNATURES
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FORWARD–LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains certain forward–looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to Horizon
Bancorp, Inc. (“Horizon” or the “Company”) and Horizon Bank (the “Bank”). Horizon intends such forward–looking
statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward–looking statements contained in the Private
Securities Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for the purposes of these safe harbor provisions.
Statements in this report should be considered in conjunction with the other information available about Horizon,
including the information in the other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward–
looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties. We have tried, wherever possible, to identify such statements by using words such as “anticipate,”
“expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “could,” “will” and similar expressions in connection with
any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Although management believes that the expectations
reflected in such forward–looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those
expressed or implied in such statements.
Actual results may differ materially, adversely or positively, from the expectations of the Company that are
expressed or implied by any forward–looking statement. Risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause the
Company’s actual results to vary materially from those expressed or implied by any forward–looking statement
include but are not limited to:
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current financial conditions within the banking industry;
•
changes in the level and volatility of interest rates, spreads on earning assets and interest bearing liabilities,
and interest rate sensitivity;
•
the aggregate effects of elevated inflation levels in recent years;
•
loss of key Horizon personnel;
•
macroeconomic conditions and their impact on Horizon and its customers;
•
the increasing use of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies and/or stable coin and the possible impact these
alternative currencies may have on deposit disintermediation and income derived from payment systems;
•
the effect of interest rates on net interest rate margin and their impact on mortgage loan volumes and the
outflow of deposits;
•
increases in disintermediation, as new technologies allow consumers to complete financial transactions
without the assistance of banks;
•
potential loss of fee income, including interchange fees, as new and emerging alternative payment
platforms (e.g., Apple Pay or Bitcoin) take a greater market share of the payment systems;
•
estimates of fair value of certain of Horizon’s assets and liabilities;
•
volatility and disruption in financial markets;
•
changes in prepayment speeds, loan originations, credit losses and market values, collateral securing loans
and other assets;
•
changes in sources of liquidity;
•
potential risk of environmental liability related to lending and acquisition activities;
•
changes in the competitive environment in Horizon’s market areas and among other financial service
providers;
•
legislation and/or regulation affecting the financial services industry as a whole, and Horizon and its
subsidiaries in particular;
•
changes in regulatory supervision and oversight, including monetary policy and capital requirements;
•
changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be adopted and required by regulatory agencies;
•
litigation, regulatory enforcement, tax, and legal compliance risk and costs, as applicable generally and
specifically to the financial and fiduciary (generally and as an ESOP fiduciary) environment, especially if
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materially different from the amount we expect to incur or have accrued for, and any disruptions caused by
the same;
•
the effects and costs of governmental investigations or related actions by third parties;
•
rapid technological developments and changes;
•
the risks presented by cyber terrorism and data security breaches;
•
the rising costs of effective cybersecurity;
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containing costs and expenses;
•
the ability of the U.S. federal government to manage federal debt limits;
•
the potential influence on the U.S. financial markets and economy from the effects of climate change and
social justice initiatives;
•
the risks of expansion through mergers and acquisitions, including unexpected credit quality problems with
acquired loans, difficulty integrating acquired operations and material differences in the actual financial
results of such transactions compared with Horizon’s initial expectations, including the full realization of
anticipated cost savings; and
•
acts of terrorism, war and global conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts, and the
potential impact they may have on supply chains, the availability of commodities, commodity prices,
inflationary pressure and the overall U.S. and global financial markets.
The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward–looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this document or, in the case of documents
incorporated by reference, the dates of those documents. We do not undertake to update any forward–looking
statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by us or on our behalf. The “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 7 of this Form 10–K details some
of the factors that could cause Horizon’s actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or implied by any
forward–looking statements. We direct your attention to this discussion.
Other risks and uncertainties that could affect Horizon’s future performance are set forth below in Item 1A, “Risk
Factors.”
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PART I
fITEM1. BUSINESS
The disclosures in this Item 1 are qualified by the disclosures below in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and Item 7,
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and in other cautionary
statements set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10–K.
General
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (“Horizon” or the “Company”) is a registered bank holding company incorporated in Indiana
and headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana. Horizon provides a broad range of banking services in northern and
central Indiana and southern and central Michigan through its bank subsidiary, Horizon Bank (“Horizon Bank” or the
“Bank”) and other affiliated entities. Horizon operates as a single segment, which is commercial banking. Horizon’s
common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol HBNC. Horizon Bank (formerly
known as “Horizon Bank, N.A.”) was founded in 1873 as a national association, and it remained a national
association until its conversion to an Indiana commercial bank effective June 23, 2017. The Bank is a full–service
commercial bank offering commercial and retail banking services, corporate and individual trust and agency
services and other services incident to banking.
Over the last 20 years, Horizon has expanded its geographic reach and experienced financial growth through a
combination of both organic expansion and mergers and acquisitions. Horizon’s initial operations focused on
northwest Indiana, but since then, the Company has developed a presence in new markets in southern and central
Michigan and northeastern and central Indiana.
The Bank maintains 71 full service offices. At December 31, 2024, the Bank had total assets of $7.8 billion and total
deposits of $5.6 billion. The Bank has wholly–owned direct and indirect subsidiaries: Horizon Investments, Inc.
(“Horizon Investments”), Horizon Properties, Inc. (“Horizon Properties”), Horizon Insurance Services, Inc. (“Horizon
Insurance”), Horizon Grantor Trust and Wolverine Commercial Holdings, LLC. Horizon Investments manages the
investment portfolio of the Bank. Horizon Properties manages the real estate investment trust. Horizon Insurance is
used by the Company’s Wealth Management to sell certain life insurance products through a third party. Horizon
Grantor Trust holds title to certain company owned life insurance policies. Wolverine Commercial Holdings, LLC
currently holds one piece of property but does not otherwise engage in significant business activities.
Horizon formed Horizon Bancorp Capital Trust II in 2004 (“Trust II”) and Horizon Bancorp Capital Trust III in 2006
(“Trust III”) for the purpose of participating in pooled trust preferred securities offerings. The Company assumed
additional debentures as the result of the acquisition of Alliance Financial Corporation in 2005, which formed
Alliance Financial Statutory Trust I (“Alliance Trust”). The Company also assumed additional debentures as the
result of the acquisition of American Trust & Savings Bank (“American”) in 2010, which formed Am Tru Statutory
Trust I (“Am Tru Trust”). The Company also assumed additional debentures as the result of the Heartland
transaction, which formed Heartland (IN) Statutory Trust II (“Heartland Trust”). In 2016, the Company also assumed
additional debentures as the result of the LaPorte Bancorp transaction. LaPorte Bancorp acquired City Savings
Financial Corporation in 2007. City Savings Financial Corporation issued the debentures and formed City Savings
Statutory Trust I (“City Savings”) in 2003. The Company also assumed additional debentures as the result of the
Salin transaction, which formed Salin Statutory Trust I (“Salin Trust”) in 2003. See Note 13 of the Consolidated
Financial Statements included at Item 8 for further discussion regarding these previously consolidated entities that
are now reported separately.
The business of Horizon is not seasonal to any material degree. No material part of Horizon’s business is
dependent upon a single or small group of customers, the loss of any one or more of which would have a materially
adverse effect on the business of Horizon. In 2024, revenues from loans accounted for 81.0% of the total
consolidated revenue, and revenues from investment securities accounted for 15.5% of total consolidated revenue.
Available Information
The Company’s Internet address is www.horizonbank.com. Information on or accessible through our website is not
deemed to be incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10–K. Website references in this Annual Report are
merely textual references. The Company makes available, free of charge through the “About Us – Investor
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Relations – Documents – SEC Filings” section of its Internet website, copies of the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10–K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10–Q, Current Reports on Form 8–K and any amendments to those reports
filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”), as soon as reasonably practicable after those reports are filed with or furnished to the SEC. The contents of
our website are not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10–K or in any other report or
document we file with the SEC, and any references to our website are intended to be inactive textual references
only.
Employees and Human Capital Resources
We believe that the foundation of our success in the banking business lies with the quality of our employees, the
development of our employees' skills and career goals, and our ability to provide a comprehensive rewarding
experience and work environment. We encourage and support the development of our employees and, wherever
possible, strive to fill positions from within the organization.
On May 10, 2024, the Company hired John R. Stewart as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(“CFO”) of both Horizon and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, effective as of May 20, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company employed 841 full–time and 21 part–time employees across all locations.
Competition
Horizon faces a high degree of competition in all of its primary markets. The Bank’s primary market consists of
areas throughout the northern and central regions of the state of Indiana along with the southern and central regions
of the state of Michigan. The Bank’s primary market is further defined by the Indiana and Michigan counties
identified below. The Bank competes with other commercial banks, savings and loan associations, consumer
finance companies, credit unions and other non–bank and digital financial service providers. In addition, Financial
Technology, or FinTech, start–ups are emerging in key banking areas. To a more moderate extent, the Bank
competes with Chicago money center banks, mortgage banking companies, insurance companies, brokerage
houses, other institutions engaged in money market financial services and certain government agencies. Many
non–financial institution competitors face fewer regulatory restrictions.
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The following table estimates the number of financial institution competitors in Horizon’s primary market areas,
along with Horizon’s competitive position in these areas, based on the June 30, 2024 Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (“FDIC”) Deposit Market Share Report (available at www.fdic.gov ):
INDIANA
MICHIGAN
County
Number of
Institutions
Horizon
Market
Share
County
Number of
Institutions
Horizon
Market
Share
Allen
22
0.39 % Arenac
4
26.45 %
Bartholomew
9
4.92 % Berrien
8
12.22 %
Carroll
6
29.52 % Charlevoix
4
3.71 %
Cass
6
16.05 % Crawford
2
22.81 %
DeKalb
11
9.55 % Ingham
18
1.18 %
Elkhart
16
0.71 % Kalamazoo
14
1.80 %
Fountain
4
9.46 % Kent
24
0.47 %
Grant
7
7.37 % Mecosta
8
11.70 %
Hamilton
28
0.29 % Midland
8
18.98 %
Howard
8
3.85 % Missaukee
2
50.99 %
Johnson
22
9.80 % Newaygo
6
6.59 %
Kosciusko
10
3.93 % Oakland
30
0.09 %
LaGrange
4
3.01 % Otsego
5
17.68 %
Lake
16
1.75 % Ottawa
15
0.69 %
LaPorte
8
58.25 % Roscommon
4
13.39 %
Marion
25
0.91 % Shiawassee
6
16.52 %
Noble
6
5.54 % St. Joseph
8
4.81 %
Porter
11
7.45 % Wexford
5
22.41 %
St. Joseph
14
0.36 %
Tippecanoe
17
6.59 %
Whitley
7
5.96 %
At the time of the FDIC Deposit Market Share Report, Horizon was the largest of the 8 bank and thrift institutions in
LaPorte County, the largest of the 6 institutions in Carroll County, the 4th largest of the 22 institutions in Johnson
County, the 5th largest of the 12 institutions in DeKalb County, the 3rd largest of the 6 institutions in Cass County,
the 6 largest of the 17 institutions in Tippecanoe County, and the 5th largest of the 11 institutions in Porter County.
In Michigan, Horizon was the 2nd largest of the 8 bank and thrift institutions in Midland County and the 4th largest of
the 8 bank and thrift institutions in Berrien County.
Regulation and Supervision
General
As a bank holding company and a financial holding company, the Company is subject to extensive regulation,
supervision and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve
Board” or “Federal Reserve”) as its primary federal regulator under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as
amended (“BHC Act”). The Company is required to file annual reports with the Federal Reserve and provide other
information that the Federal Reserve may require. The Federal Reserve may also make examinations and
inspections of the Company.
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The Bank, as an Indiana–state chartered bank, is subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by
the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”) as its primary state regulator. Also, as to certain matters, the
Bank is under the supervision of, and subject to examination by, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”) because the FDIC provides deposit insurance to the Bank and is the Bank’s primary federal regulator.
The supervision, regulation and examination of Horizon and the Bank by the bank regulatory agencies are intended
primarily for the protection of depositors rather than for the benefit of Horizon’s shareholders.
Horizon is also subject to the disclosure and regulatory requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and the Exchange Act, as administered by the SEC. Horizon’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global
Select Market under the trading symbol “HBNC,” and Horizon is subject to the NASDAQ rules applicable to listed
companies.
Included below is a brief summary of significant aspects of the laws, regulations and policies applicable to Horizon
and the Bank. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the statutes, regulations and
policies that are referenced and is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the statutes, regulations and
policies applicable to the business of Horizon and the Bank. Also, such statutes, regulations and policies are
continually under review by Congress and state legislatures and by federal and state regulatory agencies. A change
in statutes, regulations or regulatory policies applicable to Horizon and the Bank could have a material effect on
Horizon’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Bank Holding Company Regulation
The Bank Holding Company (“BHC”) Act generally limits the business in which a bank holding company and its
subsidiaries may engage to banking or managing or controlling banks and those activities that the Federal Reserve
Board has determined to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident thereto. Those closely related
activities currently can include such activities as consumer finance, mortgage banking and securities brokerage.
Certain well–managed and well–capitalized bank holding companies may elect to be treated as a “financial holding
company” and, as a result, will be permitted to engage in a broader range of activities that are financial in nature
and in activities that are determined to be incidental or complementary to activities that are financial in nature.
Horizon has both qualified as, and elected to be, a financial holding company. Activities that are considered financial
in nature include securities underwriting and dealing, insurance underwriting and making merchant banking
investments.
To commence any new activity permitted by the BHC Act or to acquire a company engaged in any new activity
permitted by the BHC Act, each insured depository institution subsidiary of the financial holding company must have
received a rating of at least “satisfactory” in its most recent examination under the Community Reinvestment Act.
The Federal Reserve Board has the power to order any bank holding company or its subsidiaries to terminate any
activity or to terminate its ownership or control of any subsidiary when the Federal Reserve Board has reasonable
grounds to believe that continuation of such activity or such ownership or control constitutes a serious risk to the
financial soundness, safety or stability of any bank subsidiary of the bank holding company.
Federal Reserve Board policy has historically required bank holding companies to act as a source of financial and
managerial strength for their subsidiary banks. The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
(the “Dodd–Frank Act”), which was signed into law on July 21, 2010, codified this policy. Under this requirement,
Horizon is required to act as a source of financial strength to the Bank and to commit resources to support the Bank
in circumstances in which Horizon might not otherwise do so. For this purpose, “source of financial strength” means
Horizon’s ability to provide financial assistance to the Bank in the event of the Bank’s financial distress.
The BHC Act, the Bank Merger Act (which is the popular name for Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act) and other federal and state statutes regulate acquisitions of banks and bank holding companies. The BHC Act
requires the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before a bank holding company may acquire more than a 5%
voting interest or substantially all the assets of any bank or bank holding company. Banks must also seek prior
approval from their primary state and federal regulators for any such acquisitions. In reviewing applications seeking
approval for mergers and other acquisition transactions, the bank regulatory authorities will consider, among other
things, the competitive effect and public benefits of the transactions, the capital position of the combined
organization, the risks to the stability of the U.S. banking or financial system, the applicant’s performance record
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under the Community Reinvestment Act and the effectiveness of the subject organizations in combating money
laundering activities.
Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”), a bank holding company is
required to guarantee the compliance of any insured depository institution subsidiary that may become
“undercapitalized” (as defined in FDICIA), with the terms of any capital restoration plan filed by such subsidiary with
its appropriate federal bank regulatory agency.
Bank holding companies, such as Horizon, and their insured depository institutions, such as the Bank, are subject to
various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state regulators. 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. In 2019, the Federal bank regulatory agencies, working jointly,
adopted final regulations designed to simplify capital requirements for community banks, allowing qualifying
community banks to adopt a simple community bank leverage ratio. For an additional discussion of the Company’s
regulatory capital ratios and regulatory requirements as of December 31, 2024, please refer to the subsection titled
“Capital Regulation” in this “Regulation and Supervision” section.
Branching and Acquisitions
Indiana law, the BHC Act and the Bank Merger Act restrict certain types of expansion by the Company and the
Bank. The Company and the Bank may be required to apply for prior approval from (or give prior notice and an
opportunity for review to) the Federal Reserve, the DFI and the FDIC, and or other regulatory agencies as a
condition to the acquisition or establishment of new offices, or the acquisition by merger, purchase or otherwise of
the stock, business or assets of other banks or companies.
Under current law, Indiana chartered banks may establish branches throughout the state and in other states, subject
to certain limitations. Indiana law also authorizes an Indiana bank to establish one or more branches in states other
than Indiana through interstate merger transactions and to establish one or more interstate branches through de
novo branching or the acquisition of a branch. The Dodd–Frank Act permits the establishment of de novo branches
in states where such branches could be opened by a state bank chartered by that state. The consent of the state in
which the new branch will be opened is no longer required.
Deposit Insurance and Assessments
The Bank’s deposits are insured to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”) of the FDIC. Generally,
deposits are insured up to the statutory limit of $250,000 per separately insured depositor. Banks are subject to
deposit insurance premiums and assessments to maintain the DIF. The FDIC has authority to raise or lower
assessment rates on insured banks in order to achieve statutorily required reserve ratios in the DIF and to impose
special additional assessments.
The Dodd–Frank Act resulted in significant changes to the FDIC’s deposit insurance system. Under the Dodd–Frank
Act, the FDIC is authorized to set the reserve ratio for the DIF at no less than 1.35%. The FDIC must offset the
effect of the increase in the minimum designated reserve ratio from 1.15% to 1.35% on insured depository
institutions of less than $10 billion and may declare dividends to depository institutions when the reserve ratio at the
end of a calendar quarter is at least 1.50%, although the FDIC has the authority to suspend or limit such permitted
dividend declarations. The FDIC has set the long term goal for the designated reserve ratio of the deposit insurance
fund at 2% of estimated insured deposits. The FDIC adopted a plan to restore the DIF to the 1.35% ratio by
September 30, 2028.
Also under the Dodd–Frank Act, the assessment base for deposit insurance premiums is the institution's average
consolidated total assets minus average tangible equity. Tangible equity for this purpose means Tier 1 capital. The
initial base assessment rates ranged from 5 to 35 basis points. For small Risk Category I banks, such as Horizon
Bank, the rates ranged from 5 to 9 basis points. Adjustments are made to the initial assessment rates based on
long–term unsecured debt, depository institution debt, and brokered deposits.
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Assessment rates (inclusive of possible adjustments) currently range from 2.5 to 32 basis points of an institution's
total assets minus average tangible equity. Assessment rates for all established smaller banks will be determined
using financial measures and supervisory ratings derived from a statistical model estimating the probability of failure
over three years. The FDIC may increase or decrease the assessment rate scale uniformly, except that no
adjustment can deviate more than two basis points from the base rate without notice and comment rulemaking.
The FDIC may terminate the deposit insurance of any insured depository institution if the FDIC determines, after a
hearing, that the institution has engaged or is engaging in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe and unsound
condition to continue operations or has violated any applicable law, regulation, order or any condition imposed in
writing by, or written agreement with, the FDIC. The FDIC may also suspend deposit insurance temporarily during
the hearing process for a permanent termination of insurance if the institution has no tangible capital.
Transactions with Affiliates and Insiders
Horizon and the Bank are subject to the Federal Reserve Act, which restricts financial transactions between banks,
affiliated companies and their executive officers, including limits on credit transactions between these parties. The
statute prescribes terms and conditions in order for bank affiliate transactions to be deemed to be consistent with
safe and sound banking practices, and it also restricts the types of collateral security permitted in connection with a
bank’s extension of credit to an affiliate. In general, extensions of credit (i) must be made on substantially the same
terms, including interest rates and collateral, and subject to credit underwriting procedures that are at least as
stringent as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non–affiliates, and (ii) must not involve
more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features.
Capital Regulation
The federal bank regulatory authorities have adopted risk–based capital guidelines for banks and bank holding
companies that are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles
among banks and bank holding companies and account for off–balance sheet items. Generally, to satisfy the capital
requirements, the Company must maintain capital sufficient to meet both risk–based asset ratio tests and a
leverage ratio test on a consolidated basis. Risk–based capital ratios are determined by allocating assets and
specified off–balance sheet commitments into various risk–weighted categories, with higher weighting assigned to
categories perceived as representing greater risk. A risk–based ratio represents the applicable measure of capital
divided by total risk–weighted assets. The leverage ratio is a measure of the Company’s core capital divided by total
assets adjusted as specified in the guidelines.
Federal regulations require FDIC insured depository institutions to meet several minimum capital standards; (i) a
common equity Tier 1 capital to risk–based assets ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital to risk–based assets ratio of
6.0%; (iii) a total capital to risk–based assets ratio of 8%; and (iv) a 4% Tier 1 capital to total assets leverage ratio.
Common equity Tier 1 capital is generally defined as common shareholders’ equity and retained earnings. Tier 1
capital is generally defined as common equity Tier 1 and Additional Tier 1 capital. Additional Tier 1 capital generally
includes certain noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and related surplus and minority interests in equity
accounts of consolidated subsidiaries. Total capital includes Tier 1 capital (common equity Tier 1 capital plus
Additional Tier 1 capital) and Tier 2 capital. Tier 2 capital is comprised of capital instruments and related surplus
meeting specified requirements, and may include cumulative preferred stock and long-term perpetual preferred
stock, mandatory convertible securities, intermediate preferred stock, and subordinated debt. Also included in Tier 2
capital is the allowance for loan and lease losses limited to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets and, for
institutions that have exercised an opt-out election regarding the treatment of Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Income (“AOCI”), up to 45% of net unrealized gains on available-for-sale equity securities with readily determinable
fair market values. Institutions that have not exercised the AOCI opt-out have AOCI incorporated into common
equity Tier 1 capital (including unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale-securities). Calculation of all types
of regulatory capital is subject to deductions and adjustments specified in the regulations.
In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets for purposes of calculating risk-based capital ratios, assets,
including certain off-balance sheet assets (e.g., recourse obligations, direct credit substitutes, and residual interests)
are multiplied by a risk weight factor assigned by the regulations based on the risks believed inherent in the type of
asset. Higher levels of capital are required for asset categories believed to present greater risk. For example, a risk
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weight of 0% is assigned to cash and U.S. government securities, a risk weight of 50% is generally assigned to
prudently underwritten first lien one to four-family residential mortgages, a risk weight of 100% is assigned to
commercial and consumer loans, a risk weight of 150% is assigned to certain past due loans and a risk weight of
between 0% to 600% is assigned to permissible equity interests, depending on certain specified factors.
In addition to establishing the minimum regulatory capital requirements, the regulations limit capital distributions by
the institution and certain discretionary bonus payments to management if an institution does not hold a “capital
conservation buffer” consisting of 2.5% of common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets above the amount
necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements.
The Federal Reserve and FDIC have authority to establish individual minimum capital requirements in appropriate
cases upon a determination that an institution’s capital level is or may become inadequate in light of the particular
risks or circumstances. As of December 31, 2024, Horizon Bank met all applicable capital adequacy requirements.
Bank holding companies are generally subject to consolidated capital requirements established by the Federal
Reserve. The Dodd-Frank Act required the Federal Reserve to set minimum capital levels for bank holding
companies that are as stringent as those required for insured depository subsidiaries.
Section 201 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act of 2018 (the “Economic
Growth Act”) directed federal banking agencies to draft regulations establishing a new optional Community Bank
Leverage Ratio (“CBLR”). The Economic Growth Act provides that the CBLR will apply to a “qualifying community
bank” which the Economic Growth Act defines as a bank with consolidated assets of less than $10 billion and
satisfying additional criteria designed to disqualify institutions with a higher risk profile. Under the Economic Growth
Act, qualifying community banks that meet or exceed the CBLR and elect to follow the alternative regulatory capital
structure will be deemed to have satisfied all generally applicable leverage capital and risk-based capital
requirements and will be considered “well capitalized” under the FDIC prompt corrective action provisions. The
Economic Growth Act directed the FRB, the FDIC, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) to
jointly determine a community bank leverage ratio percentage, not less than 8% nor more than 10%, that must be
maintained to be deemed to have satisfied all generally applicable leverage capital and risk-based capital
requirements and be considered well capitalized. The Economic Growth Act also directed agencies to establish
procedures for dealing with a qualifying bank that subsequently falls below the new ratio.
The final regulation implementing Section 201 became effective on January 1, 2021 (the “Final Rule”). Under the
Final Rule, to be eligible to use the CBLR framework, a banking organization must not be an advanced approaches
organization and must have (i) a leverage ratio of greater than 9%; (ii) total consolidated assets of less than $10
billion; (iii) total off-balance sheet exposures of 25% or less of total consolidated assets; and (iv) total trading assets
plus trading liabilities of 5% or less of total consolidated assets. A qualifying institution may opt in and out of the
CBLR framework on its quarterly call report. An institution that ceases to meet any qualifying criteria is provided with
a two-quarter grace period to either comply with the CBLR requirements or comply with the general capital
regulations, including the risk-based capital requirements.
Horizon’s management believes that, as of December 31, 2024, Horizon and the Bank met all applicable regulatory
capital requirements currently in effect.
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The following is a summary of Horizon’s and the Bank’s regulatory capital and capital requirements at December 31,
2024.
Actual
Required for Capital
Adequacy Purposes(1)
Required For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
with Capital Buffer(1)
Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions(1)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Total capital (to risk-
weighted assets)(1)
Consolidated
$ 800,209
13.91 % $ 460,266
8.00 % $ 604,099
10.50 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
725,383
12.64 % 459,039
8.00 % 602,489
10.50 % 573,799
10.00 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk-
weighted assets)(1)
Consolidated
690,183
12.00 % 345,199
6.00 % 489,033
8.50 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
671,095
11.70 % 344,279
6.00 % 487,729
8.50 % 459,039
8.00 %
Common equity tier 1
capital (to risk-weighted
assets)(1)
Consolidated
632,760
11.00 % 258,900
4.50 % 402,733
7.00 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
671,095
11.70 % 258,209
4.50 % 401,659
7.00 % 372,969
6.50 %
Tier 1 capital (to
average assets)(1)
Consolidated
690,183
8.88 % 310,825
4.00 % 310,825
4.00 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
671,095
8.64 % 310,539
4.00 % 310,539
4.00 % 388,174
5.00 %
(1) As defined by regulatory agencies
Dividends
Horizon is a legal entity separate and distinct from the Bank. The primary source of Horizon’s cash flow, including
cash flow to pay dividends on its common stock, is the payment of dividends to Horizon by the Bank. Under Indiana
law, the Bank may pay dividends of so much of its undivided profits (generally, earnings less losses, bad debts,
taxes and other operating expenses) as is considered appropriate by the Bank’s Board of Directors. However, the
Bank must obtain the approval of the DFI for the payment of a dividend if the total of all dividends declared by the
Bank during the current year, including the proposed dividend, would exceed the sum of retained net income for the
year to date plus its retained net income for the previous two years. For this purpose, “retained net income” means
net income as calculated for call report purposes, less all dividends declared for the applicable period. The Bank is
generally exempt from this DFI pre–approval process for dividends if (i) the Bank has been assigned a composite
uniform financial institutions rating of 1 or 2 as a result of the most recent federal or state examination; (ii) the
proposed dividend will not result in a Tier 1 leverage ratio below 7.5%; and (iii) the Bank is not subject to any
corrective action, supervisory order, supervisory agreement or board approved operating agreement.
The FDIC has the authority to prohibit the Bank from paying dividends if, in its opinion, the payment of dividends
would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice in light of the financial condition of the Bank.
In addition, under Federal Reserve supervisory policy, a bank holding company generally should not maintain its
existing rate of cash dividends on common shares unless (i) the organization’s net income available to common
shareholders over the past year has been sufficient to fully fund the dividends and (ii) the prospective rate of
earnings retention appears consistent with the organization’s capital needs, assets, quality and overall financial
condition. The Federal Reserve issued a letter dated February 24, 2009, to bank holding companies informing them
that it expects bank holding companies to consult with it in advance of declaring dividends that could raise safety
and soundness concerns (i.e., such as when the dividend is not supported by earnings or involves a material
increase in the dividend rate) and in advance of repurchasing shares of common stock or preferred stock. Although
the effect of this letter was revised in December 2015 to become inapplicable to certain large U.S. bank holding
companies (generally, those with at least $50 billion in average total consolidated assets), the guidance remains
effective for bank holding companies like Horizon.
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Dividend Restrictions — Horizon’s principal source of funds for dividend payments is dividends received from the
Bank. Banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid without prior approval of regulatory
agencies. Under these regulations, the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year is limited to the
current year’s net profits combined with the retained net profits of the preceding two years, subject to the capital
requirements described in Note 19. At December 31, 2024, the Bank could, without prior approval, declare
dividends of approximately $54.5 million to Horizon. Additionally, the Federal Reserve Board limits the amount of
dividends that may be paid by Horizon to its stockholders under its capital adequacy guidelines.
Prompt Corrective Regulatory Action
Under FDICIA, federal banking regulatory authorities are required to take regulatory enforcement actions known as
“prompt corrective action” with respect to depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements.
The extent of the regulators’ powers depends on whether the institution in question is categorized as “well
capitalized,”
“adequately
capitalized,”
“undercapitalized,”
“significantly
undercapitalized,”
or
“critically
undercapitalized,” as defined by regulation.
An institution is deemed to be “well capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or greater, a Tier 1
risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a leverage ratio of 5.0% or greater, and a common equity Tier 1 ratio of
6.5% or greater. An institution is “adequately capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or greater, a leverage ratio of 4.0% or greater, and a common equity Tier 1
ratio of 4.5% or greater. An institution is “undercapitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 8.0%,
a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 6.0%, a leverage ratio of less than 4.0%, or a common equity Tier 1 ratio
of less than 4.5%. An institution is deemed to be “significantly undercapitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital
ratio of less than 6.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 4.0%, a leverage ratio of less than 3.0%, or a
common equity Tier 1 ratio of less than 3.0%. An institution is considered to be “critically undercapitalized” if it has a
ratio of tangible equity (as defined in the regulations) to total assets that is equal to or less than 2.0%.
Depending upon the capital category to which an institution is assigned, the regulators’ corrective powers include: (i)
requiring the submission of a capital restoration plan; (ii) placing limits on asset growth and restrictions on activities;
(iii) requiring the institution to issue additional capital stock (including additional voting stock) or to be acquired; (iv)
restricting transactions with affiliates; (v) restricting the interest rate the institution may pay on deposits; (vi) ordering
a new election of directors of the institution; (vii) requiring that senior executive officers or directors be dismissed;
(viii) prohibiting the institution from accepting deposits from correspondent banks; (ix) requiring the institution to
divest certain subsidiaries; (x) prohibiting the payment of principal or interest on subordinated debt; and (xi)
ultimately, for critically undercapitalized institutions, appointing a receiver for the institution.
At December 31, 2024, the Bank was categorized as “well capitalized,” meaning that the Bank’s total risk–based
capital ratio exceeded 10%, the Bank’s Tier 1 risk–based capital ratio exceeded 8%, the Bank’s common equity Tier
1 risk–based capital ratio exceeded 6.5%, the Bank’s leverage ratio exceeded 5%, and the Bank was not subject to
a regulatory order, agreement or directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure.
Banking regulators may change these capital requirements from time to time, depending on the economic outlook
generally and the outlook for the banking industry. The Company is unable to predict whether and when any such
further capital requirements would be imposed and, if so, to what levels and on what schedule.
Anti–Money Laundering — The USA Patriot Act and the Bank Secrecy Act
Horizon is subject to the provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, which contains anti–money laundering and
financial transparency laws and requires financial institutions to implement additional policies and procedures to
address money laundering, suspicious activities and currency transaction reporting, and currency crimes. The
regulations promulgated under the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 require financial institutions such as the Bank to
adopt controls to detect, prevent and report money laundering and terrorist financing and to verify the identities of
their customers.
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The Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, which was amended to incorporate certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act of
2001, also focuses on combating money laundering and terrorist financing and requires financial institutions to
develop policies, procedures and practices to prevent, detect and deter these activities, including customer
identification programs and procedures for filing suspicious activity reports.
Failure to maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, or to
comply with all of the relevant laws or regulations relating thereto, could have serious legal and reputational
consequences for Horizon and the Bank.
Federal Securities Law and NASDAQ
The shares of common stock of Horizon have been registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act. Horizon is
subject to the information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other requirements of the Exchange Act
and the rules of the SEC promulgated thereunder.
Shares of common stock held by persons who are affiliates of Horizon may not be resold without registration unless
sold in accordance with the resale restrictions of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. If Horizon
meets the current public information requirements under Rule 144, each affiliate of Horizon who complies with the
other conditions of Rule 144 (including those that require the affiliate’s sale to be aggregated with those of certain
other persons) would be able to sell in the public market, without registration, a number of shares not to exceed, in
any three-month period, the greater of (i) 1% of the outstanding shares of Horizon or (ii) the average weekly volume
of trading in such shares during the preceding four calendar weeks.
Under the Dodd–Frank Act, Horizon is required to provide its shareholders an opportunity to vote on the executive
compensation payable to its named executive officers and on golden parachute payments in connection with
mergers and acquisitions. These votes are non-binding and advisory. At least once every six years, Horizon must
also permit shareholders to determine, on an advisory basis, whether such votes on executive compensation (called
“say on pay” votes) should be held every one, two, or three years. In both 2012 and 2018, Horizon’s shareholders
voted in favor of presenting the executive compensation “say on pay” question every year.
Shares of common stock of Horizon are listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the trading symbol
“HBNC,” and Horizon is subject to the rules of NASDAQ for listed companies.
Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002
Horizon is subject to the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes–Oxley Act”), which revised the laws affecting
corporate governance, accounting obligations and corporate reporting. The Sarbanes–Oxley Act applies to all
companies with equity or debt securities registered under the 1934 Act. In particular, the Sarbanes–Oxley Act
established: (i) new requirements for audit committees, including independence, expertise and responsibilities; (i)
additional responsibilities regarding financial statements for the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
of the reporting company; (ii) new standards for auditors and regulation of audits; (iv) increased disclosure and
reporting obligations for the reporting company and its directors and executive officers; and (v) new and increased
civil and criminal penalties for violation of the securities laws.
Pursuant to the final rules adopted by the SEC to implement Section 404 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act, Horizon is
required to include in each Form 10–K it files a report of management on Horizon’s internal control over financial
reporting. The internal control report must include a statement of management’s responsibility for establishing and
maintaining adequate control over financial reporting of Horizon, identify the framework used by management to
evaluate the effectiveness of Horizon’s internal control over financial reporting and provide management’s
assessment of the effectiveness of Horizon’s internal control over financial reporting. This Annual Report on Form
10–K also includes an attestation report issued by Horizon’s registered public accounting firm on Horizon’s internal
control over financial reporting.
Financial System Reform — The Dodd–Frank Act, the CFPB and the 2018 Regulatory Relief Act
The Dodd–Frank Act, which was signed into law in 2010, significantly changed the regulation of financial institutions
and the financial services industry. The Dodd–Frank Act includes provisions affecting large and small financial
institutions alike, including several provisions that have profoundly affected how community banks, thrifts, and small
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bank and thrift holding companies are regulated. Among other things, these provisions eliminated the Office of Thrift
Supervision and transferred its functions to the other federal banking agencies, relaxed rules regarding interstate
branching, allowed financial institutions to pay interest on business checking accounts, changed the scope of
federal deposit insurance coverage and imposed new capital requirements on bank and thrift holding companies.
The Dodd–Frank Act created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) as an independent bureau within
the Federal Reserve System with broad rulemaking, supervisory and enforcement powers under various federal
consumer financial protection laws, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Truth in Lending Act, Real Estate
Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Consumer Financial
Privacy provisions of the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act and certain other statutes. In July 2011, many of the consumer
financial protection functions formerly assigned to the federal banking and other designated agencies were
transferred to the CFBP. The CFBP has a large budget and staff, and has the authority to implement regulations
under federal consumer protection laws and enforce those laws against financial institutions. The CFPB has
examination and primary enforcement authority over depository institutions with $10 billion or more in assets.
Smaller institutions (like Horizon) are subject to rules promulgated by the CFPB but continue to be examined and
supervised by the federal banking regulators for consumer compliance purposes. The CFPB also has authority to
prevent unfair, deceptive or abusive practices in connection with offering consumer financial products. Additionally,
the CFPB is authorized to collect fines and provide consumer restitution in the event of violations, engage in
consumer financial education, track consumer complaints, request data, and promote the availability of financial
services to underserved consumers and communities.
The CFPB has indicated that mortgage lending is an area of supervisory focus. The CFPB has published several
final regulations impacting the mortgage industry, including rules related to ability–to–repay, mortgage servicing,
escrow accounts, and mortgage loan originator compensation. The ability–to–repay rule makes lenders liable if they
fail to assess a borrower’s ability to repay under a prescribed test, but also creates a safe harbor for so called
“qualified mortgages.” Failure to comply with the ability–to–repay rule may result in possible CFPB enforcement
action and special statutory damages plus actual, class action, and attorneys’ fees damages, all of which a borrower
may claim in defense of a foreclosure action at any time.
The CFPB also amended Regulation C to implement amendments to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act made by
the Dodd–Frank Act. The amendment added a significant number of new information collecting and reporting
requirements for financial institutions, most of which became effective as of January 1, 2018.
The Dodd–Frank Act contains numerous other provisions affecting financial institutions of all types, many of which
may have an impact on the operating environment of Horizon in substantial and unpredictable ways. Horizon has
incurred higher operating costs in complying with the Dodd–Frank Act, and expects these higher costs to continue
for the foreseeable future.
Rules promulgated in 2019 pursuant to the Regulatory Relief Act have simplified the regulatory capital calculation
and have established a “Community Bank Leverage Ratio” to replace the leverage and risk–based regulatory capital
ratios for those banks choosing to adopt it. In addition, the Regulatory Relief Act includes regulatory relief for
community banks regarding regulatory examination cycles, call reports, the Volcker Rule (proprietary trading
prohibitions), mortgage disclosures and risk weights for certain high–risk commercial real estate loans.
Horizon’s management will continue to review the status of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the Dodd–
Frank Act and the Regulatory Relief Act, particularly the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework, and to assess
their probable impact on the business, financial condition and results of operations of Horizon. At this point, Horizon
Bank has not elected to opt into the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework.
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) System
The Bank is a member of the FHLB of Indianapolis, which is one of twelve regional FHLBs. Each FHLB serves as a
reserve or central bank for its members within its assigned region. The FHLB is funded primarily from funds
deposited by banks and savings associations and proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the
FHLB system. It makes loans to members (i.e., advances) in accordance with policies and procedures established
by the Board of Directors of the FHLB. All FHLB advances must be fully secured by sufficient collateral as
determined by the FHLB. The Federal Housing Finance Board (“FHFB”), an independent agency, controls the FHLB
System, including the FHLB of Indianapolis.
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The FHLB imposes various limitations on advances such as limiting the amount of certain types of real estate
related collateral to 30% of a member’s capital and limiting total advances to a member. Interest rates charged for
advances vary depending upon maturity, the cost of funds to the FHLB of Indianapolis and the purpose of the
borrowing.
The FHLBs are required to provide funds for the resolution of troubled savings associations and to contribute to
affordable housing programs through direct loans or interest subsidies on advances targeted for community
investment and low and moderate income housing projects.
As a member of the FHLB, the Bank is required to purchase and maintain stock in the FHLB of Indianapolis in an
amount equal to at least 1% of its aggregate unpaid residential mortgage loans, home purchase contracts, or similar
obligations at the beginning of each year. At December 31, 2024, the Bank’s investment in stock of the FHLB of
Indianapolis was $53.8 million which exceeds the required stock purchase minimum for Horizon. For the year ended
December 31, 2024, dividends paid by the FHLB of Indianapolis to the Bank on the FHLB stock totaled
approximately $5.4 million, for an annualized rate paid in dividends of 10.9%.
Limitations on Rates Paid for Deposits; Restrictions on Brokered Deposits
FDIC regulations restrict the interest rates that less than well–capitalized insured depository institutions may pay on
deposits and also restrict the ability of such institutions to accept brokered deposits. These regulations permit a
“well capitalized” depository institution to accept, renew or roll over brokered deposits without restriction, and an
“adequately capitalized” depository institution to accept, renew or roll over brokered deposits with a waiver from the
FDIC (subject to certain restrictions on payments of rates). The regulations prohibit an “undercapitalized” depository
institution from accepting, renewing or rolling over brokered deposits. These regulations contemplate that the
definitions of “well capitalized,” “adequately capitalized” and “undercapitalized” will be the same as the definitions
adopted by the agencies to implement the prompt corrective action provisions of FDICIA. The Bank is a well–
capitalized institution, and management does not believe that these regulations have a materially adverse effect on
the Bank’s current operations.
Community Reinvestment Act
Under the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”), the Bank has a continuing and affirmative obligation consistent
with its safe and sound operation to help meet the credit needs of its entire community, including low and moderate
income neighborhoods. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or programs for financial
institutions nor does it limit an institution’s discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes
are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. The CRA requires the FDIC in connection with
its examination of the Bank, to assess its record of meeting the credit needs of its community and to take that record
into account in its evaluation of certain applications by the Bank. For example, the regulations specify that a bank’s
CRA performance will be considered in its expansion proposals (e.g., branching and acquisitions of other financial
institutions) and may be the basis for approving, denying or conditioning the approval of an application. As of the
date of its most recent regulatory examination, the Bank was rated “satisfactory” with respect to its CRA compliance.
Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act, Financial Privacy
The Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act adopted in 1999 (“Gramm–Leach”) was intended to modernize the banking industry
by removing barriers to affiliation among banks, insurance companies, the securities industry and other financial
service providers. Gramm–Leach was responsible for establishing a distinct type of bank holding company, known
as a financial holding company, which is allowed to engage in an expanded range of financial services, including
banking, securities underwriting, insurance (both agency and underwriting) and merchant banking. As previously
discussed, Horizon has qualified as, and elected to become, a financial holding company under the Gramm–Leach
amendments to the BHC Act.
Under Gramm–Leach, federal banking regulators adopted rules limiting the ability of banks and other financial
institutions to disclose non–public information about consumers to non–affiliated third parties. The rules require
disclosure of privacy policies to consumers and, in some circumstances, allow consumers to prevent disclosure of
certain personal information to non–affiliated third parties. The privacy provisions of Gramm–Leach affect how
consumer information is transmitted through diversified financial services companies and conveyed to outside
vendors.
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As a financial institution, the Bank handles a significant amount of sensitive data, including personal information.
The Company does not disclose any non–public information about any current or former customers to anyone
except as permitted by law and subject to contractual confidentiality provisions which restrict the release and use of
such information.
We are also subject to guidance from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (“FFIEC”), an
interagency body for five federal banking regulators, with respect to such matters as data privacy, disaster recovery
and cybersecurity.
Horizon continues to monitor existing and new privacy and data security laws for their impact on Horizon’s business
operations and its customers, including the applicability and effect of laws such as the European Union’s
comprehensive 2018 General Data Privacy Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act that went into effect
on January 1, 2020.
Interchange Fees for Debit Cards
Under the Dodd–Frank Act, interchange fees for bank card transactions must be reasonable and proportional to the
issuer’s incremental cost incurred with respect to the transaction plus certain fraud related costs. Interchange fees
are transaction fees between banks for each bank card transaction, designed to reimburse the card-issuing bank for
the costs of handling and credit risk inherent in a bank credit or debit card transaction. Although institutions with total
assets of less than $10 billion, like the Bank, are exempt from this requirement, regulatory pressures may, over
time, require smaller depository institutions to reduce fees with respect to these bank card transactions.
Other Regulation
In addition to the matters discussed above, the Bank is subject to additional regulation of its activities, including a
variety of consumer protection regulations affecting its lending, deposit and debt collection activities and regulations
affecting secondary mortgage market activities. Both federal and state law extensively regulate various aspects of
the banking business, such as reserve requirements, truth-in-lending and truth-in-savings disclosures, equal credit
opportunity, fair credit reporting, trading in securities and other aspects of banking operations.
Effect of Governmental Monetary Policies
The Bank’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’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.
Legislative Initiatives
Additional legislative and administrative actions affecting the banking industry may be considered by the United
States Congress, state legislatures and various regulatory agencies. Horizon cannot predict with certainty whether
such legislative or administrative action will be enacted or the extent to which the banking industry in general or
Horizon and its affiliates in particular will be affected.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
An investment in Horizon’s securities is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties related to our business. The
material risks and uncertainties that management believes currently affect Horizon are described below, categorized
as risks related to our business, risks related to the banking industry generally, and risks related to our common
stock. Additional risks and uncertainties that management is not aware of or that management currently deems
immaterial may also impair Horizon's business operations and its financial results. This report is qualified in its
entirety by these risk factors. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results
of operations could be materially and adversely affected. If this were to happen, the value of our securities could
decline significantly, and you could lose all or part of your investment. As a result, before making an investment
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decision, you should carefully consider these risks as well as information we include or incorporate by reference in
this report and other filings we make with the SEC.
Some statements in the following risk factors constitute forward–looking statements. Please refer to "Forward–
Looking Statements" beginning on page 3 of this Annual Report on Form 10–K.
Risks Related to Our Business
As a financial institution, we are subject to a number of risks relating to our daily business. Although we undertake a
variety of efforts to manage and control those risks, many of the risks are outside of our control. Among the risks we
face are the following:
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Credit Risk – the risk that loan customers or other parties will be unable to perform their contractual
obligations;
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Market Risk – the risk that changes in market rates and prices will adversely affect our financial condition or
results of operation;
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Liquidity Risk – the risk that Horizon or the Bank will have insufficient cash or access to cash to meet its
operating needs;
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Operational Risk – the risk of financial and reputational loss resulting from fraud, inadequate or failed
internal processes, cyber–security breaches, people and systems, or external events;
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Economic Risk – the risk that the economy in our markets could decline resulting in increased
unemployment, decreased real estate values and increased loan charge–offs;
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Compliance Risk – the risk of additional action by our regulators or additional regulation that could hinder
our ability to do business profitably;
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Legal/Regulatory Risk – the risk presented by the need to comply with all laws, rules and regulations from
multiple regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the FDIC, CFPB, Indiana Department of Financial
Institutions, Federal Reserve Bank and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and the Department
of Labor; and
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Fiduciary Risk – the risk of failing to act in our fiduciary capacity in the best interests of the grantors and
beneficiaries of trust accounts and benefit plans.
Credit Risk
Our commercial, residential mortgage and consumer loans expose us to increased credit risks.
We have a large percentage of commercial, residential mortgage and consumer loans. At December 31,
2024 $3.08 billion or 63.5% of our loan portfolio consisted of commercial loans. Commercial loans generally
have greater credit risk than residential mortgage and consumer loans because repayment of these loans
often depends on the successful business operations of the borrowers. At December 31, 2024 $802.9
million or 16.6% of our loan portfolio consisted of commercial real estate loans. Commercial real estate
loans generally have greater risk because repayment of these loans is often dependent upon income being
generated in amounts sufficient to cover operating costs and debt service. Both types of commercial loans
also typically have much larger loan balances than residential mortgage and consumer loans. At
December 31, 2024 $966.0 million or19.9% of our loan portfolio consisted of consumer loans Consumer
loans generally involve greater risk than residential mortgage loans because they are unsecured or secured
by assets that depreciate in value. Although we undertake a variety of underwriting, monitoring and
reserving protections with respect to these types of loans, there can be no guarantee that we will not suffer
unexpected losses. Residential mortgage loans and consumer loans may present increase during periods
of unemployment rates and increasing interest rates, which may adversely affect the underlying real estate
and other collateral values and the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans on scheduled terms. At
December 31, 2024, nonperforming commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, and consumer loans
totaled $26,958 and 0.6%, respectively.
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Our holdings of construction, land and home equity loans may pose more credit risk than other
types of mortgage loans.
Construction loans, loans secured by commercial real estate and home equity loans generally entail more
risk than other types of mortgage loans. When real estate values decrease, the developers to whom we
lend are likely to become non–performing as developers are unable to build and sell homes in volumes
large enough for orderly repayment of loans and as other owners of such real estate (including
homeowners) are unable to keep up with their payments. We strive to establish what we believe are
adequate reserves on our financial statements to cover the credit risk of these loan portfolios. However,
there can be no assurance that losses will not exceed our reserves and ultimately result in a material level
of charge–offs, which would adversely impact our results of operations, liquidity and capital.
The allowance for credit losses on loans may prove inadequate or be negatively affected by credit
risk exposures.
Our business depends on the creditworthiness of our customers. We periodically review the allowance for
credit losses for adequacy considering economic conditions and trends, collateral values, and credit quality
indicators, including past charge–off experience and levels of past due loans and non–performing assets.
There is no certainty that the allowance for credit losses will be adequate over time to cover credit losses in
the portfolio because of unanticipated adverse changes in the economy, market conditions or events
adversely affecting specific customers, industries or markets. If the credit quality of our customer base
materially decreases, if the risk profile of a market, industry or group of customers changes materially, or if
the allowance for credit losses is not adequate, our business, financial conditions, liquidity, capital, and
results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Market Risk
Changes in interest rates could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Our financial condition and results of operations are significantly affected by changes in interest rates. We
can neither predict with certainty nor control changes in interest rates. These changes can occur at any time
and are affected by many factors, including international, national, regional and local economic conditions,
competitive and inflationary pressures and monetary policies of the Federal Reserve.
Our results of operations depend substantially on our net interest income, which is the difference between
the interest income that we earn on our interest earning assets and the interest expense that we pay on our
interest bearing liabilities. Our profitability depends on our ability to manage our assets and liabilities during
periods of changing interest rates. For example, as interest rates decline, the amount of interest-earning
assets expected to reprice will increase as borrowers have an economic incentive to reduce the cost of their
mortgage or debt, which would negatively impact our interest income. Alternatively, as rates increase, we
may have to increase the rates paid on our deposits and borrowed funds more quickly than loans and
investments re–price, resulting in a negative impact on interest spreads and net interest income. The impact
of rising rates could be compounded if deposit customers funds away from us into direct investments, such
as U.S. Government bonds, corporate securities and other investments, including mutual funds, which,
because of the absence of federal deposit insurance premiums and reserve requirements, generally pay
higher rates of return than those offered by financial institutions.
We also expect that we will periodically experience “gaps” in the interest rate sensitivities of our assets and
liabilities, meaning that either our interest bearing liabilities will be more sensitive to changes in market
interest rates than our interest earning assets, or vice versa. In either event, if market interest rates should
move contrary to our position, this “gap” will negatively impact our earnings. The impact on earnings is more
adverse when the slope of the yield curve flattens, that is, when short–term interest rates increase more
than long–term interest rates or when long–term interest rates decrease more than short–term interest
rates.
Changes in interest rates also could affect loan volume. For instance, an increase in interest rates could
cause a decrease in the demand for mortgage loans (and other loans), which could result in a significant
decline in our revenues. In addition, as market interest rates rise, the value of the Company's investment
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securities, particularly those that have fixed rates or longer maturities, could decrease. Increasing rates
would also increase debt service requirements for some of the Bank's borrowers and may adversely affect
those borrowers' ability to pay as contractually obligated and could result in additional delinquencies or
charge–offs.
Conversely, should market interest rates fall below current levels, our net interest margin could also be
negatively affected, as competitive pressures could keep us from further reducing rates on our deposits,
and prepayments on loans may continue. Such movements may cause a decrease in our interest rate
spread and net interest margin, and therefore, decrease our profitability.
We also are subject to reinvestment risk associated with changes in interest rates. Changes in interest rates
may affect the average life of loans and mortgage–related securities. Increases in interest rates may
decrease loan demand and/or may make it more difficult for borrowers to repay adjustable rate loans, which
increases the potential for default. An increase in interest rates that adversely affects the ability of borrowers
to pay the principal or interest on may also lead to an increase in non–performing assets and a reduction of
income recognized, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows.
Further, when we place a loan on non–accrual status, we reverse any accrued but unpaid interest
receivable, which decreases interest income. At the same time, we continue to have a cost to fund the loan,
which is reflected as interest expense, without any interest income to offset the associated funding expense.
Decreases in interest rates often result in increased prepayments of loans and mortgage–related securities,
as borrowers refinance their loans to reduce borrowing costs. Under these circumstances, we are subject to
reinvestment risk to the extent that we are unable to reinvest the cash received from such prepayments in
loans or other investments that have interest rates that are comparable to the interest rates on existing
loans and securities.
We are exposed to intangible asset risk in that our goodwill may become impaired.
As of December 31, 2024, we had $165.4 million of goodwill and other intangible assets. A significant and
sustained decline in our stock price and market capitalization, a significant decline in our expected future
cash flows, a significant adverse change in the business climate, or slower growth rates could result in
impairment of goodwill. If we were to conclude that a future write-down of our goodwill is necessary, then we
would record the appropriate charge, which could be materially adverse to our operating results and
financial position. For further discussion, see Notes 1 and 8, “Nature of Operations and Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies” and “Goodwill and Intangible Assets,” to the Consolidated Financial
Statements included in Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our mortgage lending profitability could be significantly reduced as changes in interest rates could
affect mortgage origination volume and pricing for selling mortgages on the secondary market.
Currently, we sell a substantial portion of the mortgage loans we originate. The profitability of our mortgage
banking operations depends in large part upon our ability to originate and sell mortgages to the secondary
market at a gain. A lower interest rate environment generally results in higher demand for mortgage
products, and if demand increases, mortgage banking income will be positively impacted by more gains on
sale. However, a higher interest rate environment can negatively affect the volume of loan originations and
refinanced loans reducing the dollar amount of loans available to be sold to the secondary market. Higher
interest rates can also negatively affect the premium received on loans sold to the secondary market as
competitive pressures to originate loans can reduce pricing.
Our ability to sell mortgage loans readily is dependent upon the availability of an active secondary market
for single–family mortgage loans, which in turn depends in part upon the continuation of programs currently
offered by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae (the “Agencies”) and other institutional and non–
institutional investors. These entities account for a substantial portion of the secondary market in residential
mortgage loans. Some of the largest participants in the secondary market, including the Agencies, are
government–sponsored enterprises whose activities are governed by federal law. Any future changes in
laws that significantly affect the activity of such government–sponsored enterprises could, in turn, adversely
affect our operations.
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Any significant impairment of our eligibility with any of the Agencies could materially and adversely affect
our operations. Further, the criteria for loans to be accepted under such programs may be changed from
time–to–time by the sponsoring entity which could result in a lower volume of corresponding loan
originations. The profitability of participating in specific programs may vary depending on a number of
factors, including our administrative costs of originating and purchasing qualifying loans and our costs of
meeting such criteria.
The price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly, and this may make it difficult for you to
resell our common stock at times or at prices you find attractive.
Although our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, our stock price constantly
changes, and we expect our stock price to continue to fluctuate in the future. Our stock price is impacted by
a variety of factors, some of which are beyond our control.
These factors include:
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variations in our operating results or the quality of our assets;
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operating results that vary from the expectations of management, securities analysts and investors;
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increases in loan losses, non–performing loans and other real estate owned;
•
changes in the U.S. corporate tax rates;
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changes in expectations as to our future financial performance;
•
announcements of new products, strategic developments, new technology, acquisitions and other
material events by us or our competitors;
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ability to fund Horizon's assets through core deposits and/or wholesale funding;
•
the operating and securities prices performance of other companies that investors believe are
comparable to us;
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our inclusion on the Russell 2000 or other indices;
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actual or anticipated sales of our equity or equity–related securities;
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our past and future dividend practice;
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our creditworthiness;
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interest rates;
•
the credit, mortgage and housing markets, and the markets for securities relating to mortgage or
housing;
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developments with respect to financial institutions generally; and
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economic, financial, geopolitical, regulatory, congressional or judicial events that affect us or the
financial markets.
In addition, the stock market in general has experienced price and volume fluctuations. The volatility has
had a significant effect on the market price of securities issued by many companies and particularly those in
the financial services and banking sector, including for reasons unrelated to their operating performance.
These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect our stock price, notwithstanding our operating results.
The trading volume in our common stock is less than that of other larger financial institutions.
Although our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the trading volume in the
common stock may be less than that of other, larger financial services companies. A public trading market
having the desired characteristics of depth, liquidity, and orderliness depends on the presence in the
marketplace of willing buyers and sellers of our common stock at any given time. This presence depends on
the individual decisions of investors and general economic and market conditions over which we have no
control. During any period of lower trading volume of our common stock, significant sales of shares of our
common stock, or the expectation of these sales, could cause our common stock price to fall.
Liquidity Risk
We are subject to liquidity risk in our operations, which could adversely affect the ability to fund
various obligations.
Liquidity risk is the possibility of being unable to meet obligations as they come due, pay deposits when
withdrawn, capitalized on growth opportunities as they arise, or pay dividends because of an inability to
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liquidate assets or obtain adequate funding on a timely basis, at a reasonable cost and within acceptable
risk tolerances. Liquidity is derived primarily from retail deposit growth and retention, principal and interest
payments on loans and investment securities, net cash provided from operations, and access to other
funding sources. Liquidity is essential to our business. We must maintain sufficient funds to respond to the
needs of depositors and borrowers. An inability to raise funds through deposits, borrowings, the sale or
pledging as collateral of loans and other assets could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity.
Our access to funding sources in amounts adequate to finance our activities could be impaired by factors
that affect us specifically or the financial services industry in general. Factors that could detrimentally impact
our access to liquidity sources include a decrease in the level of our business activity due to a market
downturn, failures of other financial institutions which reduces overall market confidence in the banking and
financial services industry, or regulatory action that limits or eliminates our access to alternate funding
sources. Our ability to borrow could also be impaired by factors that are nonspecific to us, such as severe
disruption of the financial markets or negative expectations about the prospects for the financial services
industry as a whole, as evidenced by the recent failures of certain depository institutions and the resulting
market turmoil and volatility stemming from such failures.
Unrealized losses in our investment portfolio could adversely affect liquidity.
As market interest rates increased during 2022 and 2023, we have experienced increased unrealized
losses within our investment portfolio. Our investment portfolio consists of obligations of the U.S. Treasury
and federal agencies, obligations of state and local municipalities, U.S. government agency mortgage-
backed securities, private labeled mortgage–backed pools and corporate notes. Many of these instruments
are particularly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations, especially long–term fixed–income securities. The
unrealized losses for available for sale investments is reflected in Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Income (“AOCI”) on our balance sheet and reduces our book capital and tangible common equity ratio.
However, unrealized losses do not affect our regulatory capital ratios.
Management continues to actively monitor the investment portfolio and does not currently anticipate the
need to realize material losses from the investment portfolio, and we believe it is unlikely we would be
required to sell the securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity.
However, our access to liquidity sources could be affected by unrealized losses if securities within the
investment portfolio must be sold at a loss or tangible capital ratios decline from an increase in unrealized
losses or realized credit losses.
We may need to raise additional capital in the future, and such capital may not be available when
needed or at all.
We may need to raise additional capital in the future to fund acquisitions and to provide us with sufficient
capital resources and liquidity to meet our commitments, regulatory capital requirements and business
needs, particularly if our asset quality or earnings were to deteriorate significantly. Although we are
currently, and have historically been, “well capitalized” for regulatory purposes, in the past we have been
required to maintain increased levels of capital in connection with certain acquisitions. Additionally, we
periodically explore acquisition opportunities with other financial institutions, some of which are in distressed
financial condition. Any future acquisition, particularly the acquisition of a significantly troubled institution or
an institution of comparable size to us, may require us to raise additional capital in order to obtain regulatory
approval and/or to remain well capitalized.
Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on, among other things, conditions in the capital
markets at that time, which are outside of our control, and our financial performance. Economic conditions
and the loss of confidence in financial institutions may increase our cost of funding and limit access to
certain customary sources of capital, including inter–bank borrowings, repurchase agreements and
borrowings from the discount window of the Federal Reserve.
We cannot guarantee that such capital will be available on acceptable terms or at all. Any occurrence that
may limit our access to the capital markets, such as a decline in the confidence of debt purchasers, our
depositors or counterparties participating in the capital markets, may adversely affect our capital costs and
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our ability to raise capital and, in turn, our liquidity. Moreover, if we need to raise capital in the future, we
may have to do so when many other financial institutions are also seeking to raise capital and would have
to compete with those institutions for investors. An inability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms
when needed could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations and may restrict our ability to grow.
Operational Risk
Our internal controls may be ineffective, circumvented, or fail.
Management regularly reviews and updates our internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, and
corporate governance policies and procedures. Any system of controls, however well designed and
operated, is 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 our controls and
procedures, failure to implement any necessary improvement of controls and procedures, or failure to
comply with regulations related to controls and procedures could have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations, and financial condition. Management regularly reviews and updates our
internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies and procedures.
Any system of controls, however well designed and operated, is 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 our controls and procedures, failure to implement any necessary improvement of
controls and procedures, or failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures could have
a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Our information systems may experience cyber–attacks or an interruption or breach in security. Our
cybersecurity systems could be inadequate or fail.
We rely heavily on internal and outsourced technologies, communications, and information systems to
conduct our business. Additionally, in the normal course of business, we collect, process and retain
sensitive and confidential information regarding our customers. As our reliance on technology has
increased, so have the potential risks of a technology–related operational interruption (such as disruptions
in our customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan, or other systems) or the
occurrence of cyber–attacks (such as unauthorized access to our systems, computer viruses, ransom ware,
or other malicious code). These risks have increased for all financial institutions as new technologies,
advancement consumer applications and the increase adoption of mobile devices, have become commonly
used to conduct financial and other business transactions, during a time of increased technological
sophistication of organized crime, perpetrators of fraud, hackers, terrorists and others. In addition to cyber–
attacks or other security breaches involving the theft of sensitive and confidential information, hackers
recently have engaged in attacks against large financial institutions, particularly denial of service attacks,
which are designed to disrupt key business services, such as customer–facing web sites. Although we have
programs in place related to business continuity, disaster recovery and information security to maintain the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems, business applications and customer information, we
are not able to anticipate or implement effective preventive measures against all cyber–security threats,
especially because the techniques used change frequently and because attacks can originate from a wide
variety of sources, both domestic and foreign.
We also face risks related to cyber–attacks and other security breaches in connection with credit card and
debit card transactions that typically involve the transmission of sensitive information regarding our
customers through various third parties, including merchant acquiring banks, payment processors, payment
card networks and our processors. Some of these parties have in the past been the target of security
breaches and cyber–attacks, and because the transactions involve third parties and environments such as
the point of sale that we do not control or secure, future security breaches or cyber–attacks affecting any of
these third parties could impact us through no fault of our own, and in some cases, we may have exposure
and suffer losses for breaches or attacks relating to them. Further cyber–attacks or other breaches in the
future, whether affecting us or others, could intensify consumer concern and regulatory focus and result in
reduced use of payment cards and increased costs, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
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To the extent we are involved in any future cyber–attacks or other breaches, we may be required to expend
significant additional resources to modify our protective measures or to investigate and remediate
vulnerabilities or other exposures, and we may be subject to litigation and financial losses that are either not
insured against or not fully covered through any insurance we maintain. We could also suffer significant
damage to our reputation. Although we are insured against many of these risks, including privacy breach
response costs, notification expenses, breach support and credit monitoring expenses, cyber extortion and
cyber terrorism, there can be no assurances that such insurance will be sufficient to cover all costs arising
from a data or information technology breach and our exposure may exceed our coverage.
Acts of terrorism or war, as well as the threat of terrorism or war, may adversely affect our results of
operations, financial condition, and liquidity.
Any act of terror, sustained military campaign, or war (threat of any of the foregoing) may cause general
economic decline and instability, volatility and/or weakness of U.S. and global financial markets. Historically,
U.S. and global markets have been adversely impacted by political and civil unrest occurring in the Middle
East, Eastern Europe, Russia, Venezuela and Asia. The on-going Russia and Ukraine conflict has
continued to raise similar economic and financial market concerns causing uncertainty and disruption in
financial markets globally and resulting in a re-ordering of certain global supply chains, particularly within
the energy sector. Furthermore, such events have the potential to adversely impact the availability of
commodities, commodity prices, and create global inflationary pressures.
As a result of any such events, the demand for our products and services may be significantly impacted and
could influence the recognition of credit losses in our loan portfolio and increase our allowance for credit
losses as both businesses and consumers are negatively impacted by such events and the economic
uncertainty and volatility related thereto. They may also cause significant decreases in value in our
investment portfolio, cause us to have to raise capital, or take other unforeseen actions to offset such
effects.
The extent to which such actions may impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition, as
well as our regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments, which are highly
uncertain, including the scope and duration of such conflicts and actions taken by governmental authorities
and other third parties in response thereto. Even after such conflicts subside, the U.S. and global
economies often require some time to recover, the length of which is unknown.
Any continued or further negative impact on economic conditions and global markets from these
developments could adversely affect our business, financial condition and liquidity.
Pandemics, other global or regional health crises or disease outbreaks, natural disasters, global
climate change, acts of terrorism and global conflicts may have a negative impact on our business.
Pandemics, other global or regional health crises or disease outbreaks, natural disasters, global climate
change, acts of terrorism, global conflicts or other similar events have in the past, and may in the future
have, a negative impact on our business and operations. These events impact us negatively to the extent
that they result in reduced capital markets activity, lower asset price levels, or disruptions in general
economic activity in the United States or abroad, or in financial market settlement functions. In addition,
these or similar events may impact economic growth negatively, which could have an adverse effect on our
business and operations and may have other adverse effects on us in ways that we are unable to predict.
The preparation of our financial statements requires the use of estimates that may vary from actual
results.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States requires management to make significant estimates that affect the financial
statements. One of our most critical estimates is the level of the allowance for credit losses. Due to the
inherent nature of these estimates, we cannot provide absolute assurance that we will not have to increase
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the allowance for loan losses and/or sustain loan losses that are significantly higher than the provided
allowance.
Our indirect lending operations are subject to a higher fraud risk than our other lending operations.
We originate auto loans through automobile dealers. Because we must rely on automobile dealers in
making and documenting these loans, there is an increased risk of fraud to us on the part of the third–party
originators and the underlying borrowers. In order to guard against this increased risk, we perform
investigations on third parties who originate loans we purchase, and we review the loan files and loan
documents we purchase to attempt to detect any irregularities or legal noncompliance. However, there is no
guarantee that our procedures will detect all cases of fraud or legal noncompliance.
The adoption of artificial intelligence tools by us and our third-party vendors and service providers
may increase the risk of errors, omissions, unfair treatment, or fraudulent behavior by our
employees, clients, or counterparties, or other third parties.
Our adoption of artificial intelligence, including generative artificial intelligence, machine learning, and
similar tools and technologies that collect, aggregate, analyze, or generate data or other materials or
content (collectively, “AI”), is limited for internal currently, and we expect to continue to adopt such tools as
appropriate. In addition, we expect our third-party vendors and service providers to increasingly develop
and incorporate AI into their product offerings. There are significant risks involved in utilizing AI and no
assurance can be provided that our or our third-party vendors’ or service providers’ use of AI will enhance
our or our third-party vendors’ or service providers’ products or services or produce the intended results.
The adoption and incorporation of such tools can lead to concerns around safety and soundness, fair
access to financial services, fair treatment of consumers, and compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. Such risk can result from models being poorly designed or faulty data being used, inadequate
model testing or validation, narrow or limited human oversight, inadequate planning or due diligence,
inappropriate or controversial data practices by developers or end-users, and other factors adversely
affecting public opinion of AI and the acceptance of AI solutions. Furthermore, given the pace of rapid
adoption of such tools by vendors and service providers, we may not be aware of the addition of AI
solutions prior to such tools being introduced into our environment. Failure to adequately manage AI risks
can result in erroneous results and decisions made by misinformation, unwanted forms of bias,
unauthorized access to sensitive, confidential, proprietary, or personal information, and violations of
applicable laws and regulations, leading to operational inefficiencies, competitive harm, reputational harm,
ethical challenges, legal liability, losses, fines, and other adverse impacts on our business and financial
results.
We rely on other companies to provide key components of our business infrastructure.
Third–party vendors provide key components of our business infrastructure, including Internet connections,
mobile and internet banking, statement processing, loan document preparation, network access and
transaction and other processing services. Although we have selected these third–party vendors carefully,
we do not control their actions. Any problems caused by these third parties, including as a result of
inadequate or interrupted service or breach of customer information, could adversely affect our ability to
deliver products and services to our customers and otherwise to conduct our business. In addition, any
breach in customer information could affect our reputation and cause legal liability and a loss of business.
Replacing these third–party vendors also could result in significant delay and expense.
The loss of key members of our senior management team and our lending teams could affect our
ability to operate effectively.
We depend heavily on the services of our existing senior management team to carry out our business and
investment strategies. As we continue to grow and expand our business and our locations, products and
services, we will increasingly need to rely on our senior management team's experience, judgment and
expertise. We also depend heavily on our experienced and effective lending teams and their respective
special market insights, including, for example, our agricultural lending specialists. In addition to the
importance of retaining our lending team, we will also need to continue to attract and retain qualified
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banking personnel at all levels. Competition for such personnel is intense in our geographic market areas. If
we are unable to attract and retain an effective lending team and other talented people, our business could
suffer. The loss of the services of any senior management personnel or the inability to recruit and retain
qualified lending and other personnel in the future, could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated
results of operations, financial condition and prospects.
Our inability to continue to process large volumes of transactions accurately could adversely
impact our business and financial results.
We process large volumes of transactions on a daily basis and are exposed to numerous types of
operational risk. Operational risk resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems
includes the risk of fraud by persons inside or outside Horizon, 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 the potential legal actions that could
arise as a result of the operational deficiency or as a result of noncompliance with applicable regulatory
standards. Accordingly, if systems of internal control should fail to work as expected, if systems are used in
an unauthorized manner, or if employees subvert the system of internal controls, significant losses could
result.
We establish and maintain systems of internal operational controls that are designed to provide us with
timely and accurate information about our level of operational risk. While not foolproof, these systems have
been designed to manage operational risk at appropriate, cost–effective levels. Procedures also exist that
are designed to ensure that policies relating to conduct, ethics and business practices are followed. If these
systems fail, significant losses could result.
While we continually monitor and improve the system of internal controls, data processing systems and
corporate–wide processes and procedures, there can be no assurance that future losses will not occur.
Potential acquisitions may disrupt our business and dilute stockholder value.
We periodically evaluate merger and acquisition opportunities and conduct due diligence activities related to
possible transactions with other financial institutions and financial service companies. We generally seek
merger or acquisition partners that are culturally similar 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:
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potential exposures to unknown or contingent liabilities of the target company;
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exposure to potential asset quality issues of the target company;
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potential disruption to our business;
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potential diversion of our management's time and attention away from day–to–day operations;
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the possible loss of key employees, business and customers of the target company;
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difficulty in estimating the value of the target company; and
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potential problems in integrating the target company's data processing and ancillary systems,
customers and employees with ours.
As a result, merger or acquisition discussions and, in some cases, negotiations may take place and future
mergers or acquisitions involving the payment of cash or the issuance of our debt or equity securities may
occur at any time. Acquisitions typically involve the payment of a premium over book and market values,
and, therefore, some dilution of our tangible book value and net income per common share may occur in
connection with any future transaction. To the extent we were to issue additional shares of common stock in
any such transaction, our current shareholders would be diluted and such an issuance may have the effect
of decreasing our stock price, perhaps significantly. 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 our financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, merger and acquisition costs incurred by Horizon may temporarily increase operating expenses.
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Economic Risk
An economic slowdown in our primary market areas could affect our business.
Our primary market area for deposit and loans consists of northern and central Indiana and southern and
central Michigan. An economic slowdown could hurt our business and the possible consequences of such a
downturn could include the following:
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increases in loan delinquencies and foreclosures;
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declines in the value of real estate and other collateral securing loans;
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an increase in loans charged off;
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an increase in expense to fund loan loss reserves;
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an increase in collection costs;
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a decline in the demand for our products and services; and
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an increase in non–accrual loans and other real estate owned.
The financial services industry and broader economy may be subject to new or changing
legislation, regulation, and government policy.
At this time, it is difficult to predict the legislative and regulatory changes that will result from both houses of
Congress having majority memberships from the Republican Party and President Trump’s election.
President Trump and certain members of Congress have advocated for the reduction of regulation of the
financial services industry. The new Congress and administration may also cause broader economic
changes due to their governing ideology, which differs from that of the previous Congress and
administration. New appointments to the FRB could affect monetary policy and interest rates. Additionally,
changes in trade and fiscal policy could affect the economy and banking industry, including our business
and results of operations, in ways that are difficult to predict. Our results of operations could be adversely
affected by changes in laws and regulations and in the way existing statutes and regulations are interpreted
or applied by courts and government agencies.
Negative developments affecting the banking industry, and resulting media coverage, may erode
customer confidence in the banking system and could have a material effect on our operations and/
or stock price.
High–profile 2023 bank failures can generate significant market volatility among publicly traded bank
holding companies and, in particular, regional banks. These market developments may negatively impact
customer confidence in the safety and soundness of financial institutions, as well as cause significant
disruption, volatility and reduced valuations of equity and other securities of banks in the capital markets.
These market developments may cause general uncertainty and concern regarding the liquidity adequacy
of the banking industry and in particular, regional banks like Horizon. As a result, customers may choose to
maintain deposits with larger financial institutions or invest in higher yielding short–term fixed income
securities, all of which could materially adversely impact our liquidity, loan funding capacity, net interest
margin, capital and results of operations. In connection with high–profile bank failures, uncertainty and
concern may be compounded by advances in technology that increase the speed at which deposits can be
moved, as well as the speed and reach of media attention, including social media, and its ability to
disseminate concerns or rumors, in each case potentially exacerbating liquidity concerns. While the
Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and the FDIC may take measures to reassure depositors
when bank failures occur, there is no guarantee that such actions will be successful in restoring customer
confidence in regional banks and the banking system more broadly.
The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect us.
Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty, or other
relationships. We have exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and we routinely execute
transactions with counterparties in the financial services industry, including brokers and dealers, commercial
banks, investment banks, mutual and hedge funds, and other institutional clients. Many of these
transactions expose us to credit risk in the event of default by our counterparty or client. In addition, our
credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by us cannot be realized or is liquidated at prices
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not sufficient to recover the full amount of the loan or derivative exposure due us. There is no assurance
that any such losses would not materially and adversely affect our results of operations or earnings.
Instability in global economic conditions and geopolitical matters, as well as volatility in financial
markets, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Instability in global economic conditions and geopolitical matters, as well as volatility in financial markets,
could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. The
macroeconomic environment in the United States is susceptible to global events and volatility in financial
markets.
Legal/Regulatory/Compliance Risk
As a public company, we face the risk of shareholder lawsuits and other related or unrelated
litigation, particularly if we experience declines in the price of our common stock. We have been
named as a party to purported class action and derivative lawsuits, and we may be named in
additional litigation, all of which could require significant management time and attention and result
in significant legal expenses.
As described in detail below in “Item 3 - Legal Proceedings,” on April 20, 2023, a putative class action
lawsuit was filed against the Company and two of its officers in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
District of New York, which asserts claims under §§ 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
alleging, among other things, the Company made materially false and misleading statements and failed to
disclose material adverse facts which allegedly resulted in harm to a putative class of purchasers of our
securities from March 9, 2022 and March 10, 2023. Derivative lawsuits have also been filed against the
Company, as nominal defendant, and two of our officers and ten of our directors arising from the same
events, alleging, among other things, breach of the officers and directors' fiduciary duties. Regardless of the
merits, the expense of defending such litigation may have a substantial impact if our insurance carriers fail
to cover the full cost of the litigation, and the time required to defend the actions could divert management’s
attention from the day-to-day operations of our business, which could adversely affect our business, results
of operations and cash flows. An unfavorable outcome in such litigation could have a material adverse effect
on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The derivative lawsuits have been
consolidated and stayed pending resolution of any motion to dismiss in the putative class action. Based on
our initial review of these actions, management believes that the Company has strong defenses to the
claims and intends to vigorously defend against them.
Any regulatory examination scrutiny or new regulatory requirements in the banking industry could
increase the Company's expenses and affect the Company's operations.
Any increased regulatory scrutiny – in the course of routine examinations and otherwise – and new
regulations directed towards banks of similar size to the Bank, designed to address any negative
developments in the banking industry, a change in the regulatory priorities of the prudential bank regulators,
or otherwise may increase the Company's costs of doing business and reduce its profitability. As primarily a
commercial bank, the Bank has a higher percentage of uninsured deposits compared to primarily retail
focused banks. As a result, the Bank could face increased scrutiny or be viewed as higher risk by regulators
and the investor community.
We may be exposed to risk of environmental liabilities with respect to real property to which we take
title.
In the course of our business, we may own or foreclose and take title to real estate, and could be subject to
environmental liabilities with respect to these properties (including liabilities for property damage, personal
injury, investigation and clean-up costs incurred by these parties in connection with environmental
contamination), or may be required to investigate or clean up hazardous or toxic substances, or chemical
releases at a property.
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We are subject to extensive regulation and changes in laws and regulatory policies could adversely
affect our business.
Our operations are subject to extensive regulation by federal and state agencies. See “Regulation and
Supervision” in the description of our Business in Item 1 of Part I of this report for detailed information on
the laws and regulations to which we are subject. Many of these regulations are intended to protect
depositors, the public or the FDIC insurance funds, not shareholders. Regulatory requirements affect our
lending practices, capital structure, investment practices, dividend policy and many other aspects of our
business. Changes in applicable laws, regulations or regulator policies can materially affect our business.
The likelihood of any major changes in the future and their effects are impossible to predict. As an example,
the Bank could experience higher credit losses because of federal or state legislation or by regulatory or
bankruptcy court action that reduces the amount the Bank's borrowers are otherwise contractually required
to pay under existing loan contracts. Also, the Bank could experience higher credit losses because of
federal or state legislation or regulatory action that limits its ability to foreclose on property or other collateral
or makes foreclosure less economically feasible.
We face other risks from recent actions of the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service. In
November 2016, these agencies issued a Notice making captive insurance company activities “transactions
of interest” due to the potential for tax avoidance or evasion. We have a captive insurance company and it is
not certain at this point how the Notice may impact us on our operation of the captive insurance company
as a risk management tool.
Legislation enacted in recent years, together with additional actions announced by the U.S. Treasury and
other regulatory agencies, continue to develop. It is not clear at this time what impact legislation and
liquidity and funding initiatives of the U.S. Treasury and other bank regulatory agencies, and additional
programs that may be initiated in the future, will have on the financial markets and the financial services
industry.
We may also face compliance risks arising from the new and growing body of privacy and data security
laws enacted by foreign governments, such as the European Union's comprehensive 2018 General Data
Privacy Regulation, and by U.S. state governments, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act that went
into effect on January 1, 2020.
Digital asset trends introduce regulatory and competitive challenges.
While we do not currently offer digital asset products, such as cryptocurrencies or stablecoins, the global
adoption of digital assets presents competitive and regulatory challenges. The appeal of digital assets lies in
their transaction speed, cross-border capabilities, and anonymity. However, these attributes also introduce
risks, including fraud, volatility, and limited but rapidly evolving regulatory oversight. As digital asset
adoption grows, we must remain vigilant to market dynamics and regulatory developments. Additionally, the
ability to effectively and efficiently adapt operations to meet customer demand is critical. Failure to adapt
effectively could constrain our ability to invest in competitive products, hampering long-term growth and
competitiveness.
Provisions in our articles of incorporation, our by–laws, and Indiana law may delay or prevent an
acquisition of us by a third party.
Our articles of incorporation and by–laws and Indiana law contain provisions that have certain anti–takeover
effects. While the purpose of these provisions is to strengthen the negotiating position of the board of
directors in the event of a hostile takeover attempt, the overall effects of these provisions may be to render
more difficult or discourage a merger, tender offer or proxy contest, the assumption of control by a holder of
a large block of our shares, and the removal of incumbent directors and key management.
Our articles of incorporation provide for a staggered board, which means that only one–third of our board
can be replaced by shareholders at any annual meeting. Our articles also provide that our directors may
only be removed without cause by shareholders owning 70% or more of our outstanding common stock.
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Our articles also preempt Indiana law with respect to business combinations with a person who acquires
10% or more of our common stock and provide that such transactions are subject to independent and
super–majority shareholder approval requirements unless certain pricing and board pre–approval
requirements are satisfied.
Our by–laws do not permit cumulative voting of shareholders in the election of directors, allowing the
holders of a majority of our outstanding shares to control the election of all our directors, and our directors
are elected by plurality voting; although, under our newly adopted Director Resignation Policy, directors not
receiving a majority of the votes cast in an uncontested election are required to submit a resignation, which
our Board has the discretion to accept or reject. Our by–laws also establish detailed procedures that
shareholders must follow if they desire to nominate directors for election or otherwise present issues for
consideration at a shareholders’ meeting.
These and other provisions of our governing documents and Indiana law are intended to provide the board
of directors with the negotiating leverage to achieve a more favorable outcome for our shareholders in the
event of an offer for the Company. However, there is no assurance that these same anti–takeover
provisions could not have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change in control
that shareholders might believe to be in their best interests.
Fiduciary Risk
Our prior role as a trustee for employee stock ownership plans (“ESOPs”) may expose us to
increased risk of litigation due to heightened scrutiny of this role by the U.S. Department of Labor
and the plaintiffs' bar.
Prior to September 30, 2021, we acted as an independent trustee for corporate ESOP plans throughout the
U.S. Over the last several years, the U.S. Department of Labor and the plaintiffs’ bar have been
aggressively targeting ESOP trustees and transactions on a variety of fronts, including valuations and the
amount that ESOP trustees pay to buy back stock from selling shareholders, as well as the indemnity
agreements commonly used by ESOP companies to protect ESOP trustees from undue risk and liability
exposure. In December 2021, Horizon reached a mediation settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor
concerning ESOP valuations and sale transactions relating to ESOPs for which we acted as trustee. On
September 30, 2021, we sold our ESOP trustee business to a third party. Despite exiting this line of
business and our settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor with respect to many of our prior
engagement, we may still be exposed to an increased risk of litigation from the U.S. Department of Labor
and the plaintiffs’ bar for these historical activities.
General Risks
We continually encounter technological changes.
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. Our future
success depends, in part, upon our ability to address the needs of our customers by using technology to
provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional efficiencies
in our operations. Many of our competitors have substantially greater resources to invest in technological
improvements, and we may not be able to effectively implement new technology–driven products and
services at the same speed at which our competitors do (or not at all) or be successful in marketing these
products and services to our customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological change
affecting the financial services industry could have a material adverse impact on our business and, in turn,
our financial condition and results of operations.
We face intense competition in all phases of our business from other banks, financial institutions
and non–banks.
The banking and financial services business in most of our markets is highly competitive. Our competitors
include large banks, local community banks, savings and loan associations, securities and brokerage
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companies, mortgage companies, insurance companies, finance companies, money market mutual funds,
credit unions, neo–banks (a digital or mobile–only bank that exists without any physical bank branches),
and other non–bank financial and digital service providers, many of which have greater financial, marketing
and technological resources than we do. Many of these competitors are not subject to the same regulatory
restrictions that we are and may be able to compete more effectively as a result.
Also, technology and other changes have lowered barriers to entry and made it possible for customers to
complete financial transactions using neo–banks, non–banks and financial technology (“FinTech”)
companies that historically have involved banks at one or both ends of the transaction. These entities now
offer products and services traditionally provided by banks and often at lower costs. The wide acceptance of
Internet–based commerce has resulted in a number of alternative payment processing systems, and
deposit and lending platforms in which banks play only minor roles. For example, consumers can maintain
funds that would have historically been held as bank deposits in brokerage accounts or mutual funds.
Consumers can also complete transactions such as paying bills and/or transferring funds directly without
the assistance of banks. Use of emerging alternative payment platforms, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay,
and PayPal can alter consumer credit card behavior and consequently impact our interchange fee income.
The continuing process of eliminating banks as intermediaries, known as “disintermediation,” will likely
result in the loss of additional fee income, as well as the loss of customer deposits and the related income
generated from those deposits. The effects of disintermediation are also likely to continue to negatively
impact the lending activities of traditional banks because of the fast growing number of FinTech companies
that use software and technology to deliver mortgage lending and other financial services with fewer
employees. A related risk is the migration of bank personnel away from the traditional bank environments
into neo–banks, FinTech companies and other non–banks.
Increased competition in our markets may result in a decrease in the amounts of our loans and deposits,
reduced spreads between loan rates and deposit rates or loan terms that are more favorable to the
borrower. Any of these results could have a material adverse effect on our ability to maintain our earnings
record, grow our loan portfolios and obtain low–cost funds. If increased competition causes us to
significantly discount the interest rates we offer on loans or increase the amount we pay on deposits, our
net interest income could be adversely impacted. If increased competition causes us to change our
underwriting standards, we could be exposed to higher losses from lending activities. Additionally, many of
our competitors are larger in total assets and capitalization and have greater access to capital markets.
Horizon is also experiencing an increase in competition to acquire other banks, due to the overall strength
of financial institutions and their high capital levels. In addition, credit unions, private equity groups, and
FinTech companies are now actively pursuing small bank acquisitions. Increased competition for bank
acquisitions may slow Horizon’s ability to grow earning assets at comparable historical growth rates.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.
ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY
The Board established the Cyber Security Committee of the Board in December 2022 to augment the Board's
oversight with cybersecurity focus and expertise and to complement the risk framework activities of the Enterprise
Risk Management and Credit Policy Committee. The Cyber Security Committee considers risks associated with
Horizon's overall cyber security and information technology programs; information technology audits; the security
risk insurance that Horizon maintains for information technology, cyber security and privacy risks; Horizon's
information security training programs; and compliance with all rules and regulations and risk control policies and
procedures relating to information technology and cyber security.
Pursuant to the Cyber Security Committee Charter, the Cyber Security Committee is required to meet at least three
times per year and report to the Board annually. The Cyber Security Committee met three times in 2024. In addition,
the Cyber Security Committee Charter provides that a majority of the Cyber Security Committee's voting members
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must qualify as independent directors under SEC rules and NASDAQ listing standards. During 2024, 3 of the Cyber
Security Committee's members qualified as independent.
Horizon's senior management briefs the Cyber Security Committee at each Cyber Security Committee meeting (see
below for detailed discussion). In 2024, Horizon's information technology/cyber security program was audited by
RSM and internal audit. The Cyber Security Committee Charter is posted on Horizon's website at
www.horizonbank.com in the section headed “About Us – Investor Relations – Corporate Information” under the
caption “Corporate Governance.”
Through Horizon's enterprise risk management framework and reporting functions, the Board, its Committees and
Management assess and manage cybersecurity risks created by cybersecurity threats. Horizon's Vice President,
Information Security and Audit Information Security officer (“Information Security Officer”) provides an annual
Information Security Program report to the Board and as needed when cybersecurity risk is elevated. Horizon's
Senior Vice President, Senior Technology Officer is a member of the Cyber Security Committee and reports on
cyber security risks at each meeting a minimum of three times a year. The Senior Vice President, Senior Technology
Officer reports to the Executive Vice President, Senior Operations Officer, who also is a member of the Cyber
Security Committee. For independence, the Information Security Officer reports to Horizon's Senior Vice President,
Senior Auditor and Compliance Officer. Horizon's risk escalation framework requires progressive escalation of cyber
security risks to Management and its Committees, then to Board Committees and, ultimately, to the Board.
Management's Operations Committee meets quarterly and provides oversight and governance of the technology
and cyber security programs. The Senior Vice President, Senior Technology Officer and Information Security Officer
are members of this committee and report monthly on the technology and cyber security programs. The Senior Vice
President, Senior Technology Officer also is a member of Management's Enterprise Risk & Disclosure Committee,
which meets a minimum of four times a year, to report on the technology and cyber security programs.
Horizon engages in regular assessments of its infrastructure, software systems, and network architecture, using
internal cybersecurity experts and third–party specialists. It also maintains a third–party risk management program
designed to identify, assess, and manage risk, including cybersecurity risks, associated with external service
providers and our supply chain.
The Executive Vice President, Senior Operations Officer has 35 years of experience in operations and technology
with an educational background in Business Administration. In the role of Senior Bank Operations Officer and
Executive for the past 24 years, she oversees and works closely with Horizon's technology and security teams to
develop and implement robust security measures to protect the Bank's systems, networks, and customer data. The
Senior Bank Operations Officer stays current on the latest industry trends and emerging cyber threats through
publications, webinars, seminars and banking association training around cyber security. She also collaborates with
external agencies, such as law enforcement and regulatory bodies, to address cyber threats and ensure compliance
with industry best practices.
The Senior Vice President, Senior Technology Officer has 28 years of experience in information technology, with the
last 13 as the information technology leader for the Bank. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. He is
an active member of FS–ISAC's Mergers an Acquisition Working Group, and a named author of their 2023
“Cybersecurity Best Practices in Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestiture Deals” publication. He also serves as an
advisory member of the Indiana Governor's Executive Council on Cybersecurity. He attends numerous industry
training sessions including those put on by the SANS Institute, PaloAlto, Cisco, Microsoft, the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and FS–ISAC.
The Vice President, Information Security and Audit Information Security Officer has 28 years as an IT Professional,
with the last 9 as the cybersecurity leader for Horizon Bank with an education background in Technology. He has
achieved numerous certifications throughout his career including the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
and Certified Novell Engineering (CNE 5/6) and has demonstrated a continued commitment to excellence and has
attained certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) issued by ISC2 in 2022.
Through continuous learning and professional development, the Information Security Officer has honed his
expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection, incident response, and risk management. He also serves as
a member of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) Cyber Security Committee and attends numerous industry
training sessions including those put on by Microsoft, FS–ISAC, SANS Institute.
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Notwithstanding our defensive measures and processes, the threat posed by cyber–attacks is severe. Our internal
systems, processes, and controls are designed to mitigate loss from cyberattacks and, while we have experienced
cybersecurity incidents in the past, to date, risks from cybersecurity threats have not materially affected our
Company. See Item 1A. Risk Factors for further discussion of risks related to cyber security.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The main office and full service branch of Horizon and the Bank is located at 515 Franklin Street, Michigan City,
Indiana. The building located across the street from the main office of Horizon and the Bank, at 502 Franklin Street,
houses the credit administration, operations, purchasing, and information technology departments of the Bank. In
addition to these principal facilities, the Bank has 71 sales offices located in various cities and towns in northern and
central Indiana and southern and central Michigan. Horizon maintains such branches and offices as it believes are
necessary for the convenience of its customers and the community, and Horizon frequently assesses the suitability
of all its business locations.
Horizon owns all of its facilities except for a leased office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Please see the Note 24 - General Litigation in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within Item 8 of this
report for information regarding Horizon’s legal proceedings.
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
Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters
Horizon common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “HBNC.”
The approximate number of holders of record of Horizon’s outstanding common stock as of March 12, 2025 was
1,272.
The Equity Compensation Plan Information table appears under the caption “Equity Compensation Plan
Information” in Item 12 below and is incorporated herein by reference.
Repurchases of Securities
There were no purchases by the Company of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2024.
Performance Graph
The SEC requires Horizon to include a line graph comparing Horizon’s cumulative five–year total shareholder
returns on the common shares with market and industry returns over the past five years. S&P Global Market
Intelligence prepared the following graph. The return represented in the graph assumes the investment of $100 on
December 31, 2019, and further assumes reinvestment of all dividends. The Company’s common stock began
trading on the NASDAQ Global Market on February 1, 2007, and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on January
2, 2014. Prior to that date, the common stock was traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market.
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Index Value
Total Return Performance
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Russell 2000 Index
S&P U.S. SmallCap Banks Index
12/31/19
12/31/20
12/31/21
12/31/22
12/31/23
12/31/24
50
100
150
200
250
December 31
December 31
December 31
December 31
December 31
December 31
Index
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
100.00
87.14
118.01
88.20
88.57
104.69
Russell 2000 Index
100.00
119.96
137.74
109.59
128.14
142.93
S&P U.S. SmallCap Banks
Index
100.00
90.82
126.43
111.47
112.03
132.44
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence
© 2024
ITEM 6. RESERVED
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and
related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. We
make statements in this section that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities
laws. All of such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by reference to the cautionary statements
provided under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements” included on page 3 of this report. Furthermore, a number
of known and unknown factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by the following discussion. Therefore, you are encouraged to read in its entirety the
information provided under the caption “Risk Factors” included under Item 1A in Part I of this report for a discussion
of risk factors that may negatively impact our expected results, performance, or achievements discussed below.
Overview
Horizon is a registered bank holding company incorporated in Indiana and headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana.
Horizon provides a broad range of banking services in northern and central Indiana and southern and central
Michigan through its bank subsidiary, Horizon Bank. Horizon operates as a single segment, which is commercial
banking. Horizon’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol HBNC. The
Bank was founded in 1873 as a national association, and it remained a national association until its conversion to
an Indiana commercial bank effective June 23, 2017. The Bank is a full–service commercial bank offering
commercial and retail banking services, corporate and individual trust and agency services, and other services
incident to banking.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Highlights
Fourth Quarter Highlights
•
Net interest income increased for the fifth consecutive quarter to $53.1 million for the three months ended
December 31, 2024, compared to $46.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The net
interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent ("FTE") basis1, also expanded for the fifth consecutive quarter,
to 2.97% compared with 2.66% for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
•
As previously disclosed, the Company completed the repositioning of $332.2 million of available-for-sale
securities during the fourth quarter. While the sale resulted in a pre-tax loss of $39.1 million, the Company
redeployed the proceeds received into higher-yielding loans and continued to manage down higher cost
funding sources.
•
Total loans were $4.91 billion at December 31, 2024, up $108.6 million from September 30, 2024 balances.
Consistent with the Company's stated growth strategy, the commercial portfolio showed continued organic
growth momentum during the quarter, which was offset with planned run-off of lower-yielding indirect auto
loans in the consumer loan portfolio. Loans held for sale (“HFS”) increased $65.5 million as a result of the
Company’s transfer of its mortgage warehouse loan balances of $64.8 million at December 31, 2024.
•
Total deposits declined by $126.4 million during the quarter, to $5.60 billion at period end, with the majority
of the decline in time deposits, which declined by $131.5 million. The Company's non-maturity deposit base
continued to display strength, growing for the third consecutive quarter, including another quarter of
relatively stable non-interest bearing deposit balances and growth in core relationship consumer and
commercial portfolios.
•
Credit quality remained strong, with annualized net charge offs of 0.05% of average loans during the fourth
quarter. Non-performing assets to total assets of 0.35% remains well within expected ranges, with no
material change from the prior quarter. Provision for loan losses of $1.2 million reflects increased provision
for unfunded commitments and net growth in commercial loans held for investment ("HFI"), partially offset
by the elimination of the reserve associated with mortgage warehouse and the reduction of reserve related
to the planned runoff of indirect auto in the current quarter, when compared with the prior quarter.
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1 Non-GAAP financial metric. See non-GAAP reconciliation included herein for the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
•
Continued the process for the sale of the mortgage warehouse division during the quarter. Sold the
business for a gain, effective January 17th, which will be recognized in Q1 2025 results.
Full Year Highlights
•
Net interest income increased to $188.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $175.7
million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent
("FTE")1 basis, also expanded to 2.68% compared with 2.54% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
•
The increase in FTE net interest margin is mainly a result of the Company's mix shift towards higher
yielding commercial loans and away from lower-yielding investment securities, which resulted in the
expansion of the yield on interest-earning assets outpacing the increase in the cost of interest-bearing
liabilities. The Company experienced an increase in its overall average loan balances of $438.1 million or
10.3%, from $4.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $4.7 billion for the year ended December
31, 2024, while average balances of investment securities declined by $470.4 million, or 16.2%, $2.4 billion
billion from $2.9 billion in the same period a year ago.
•
As discussed above, the Company repositioned the available for sale securities during Q4 2024. The yield
of the Company's investment portfolio remained consistent at 2.35% compared to year ended December
31, 2023.
•
Total loans were $4.91 billion at December 31, 2024, up $495.6 million from December 31, 2023 balances,
or 11% year over year. Growth was led by commercial loans, which grew by $403.2 million during the year,
15%, and residential mortgage, which grew by $129.7 million, or 20%. Consistent with it's previously stated
strategic objectives, the indirect auto portfolio declined by $96.0 million, or 24% during the year.
•
Credit quality remains strong, with net charge offs of 0.04% of average loans for the year ended December
31, 2024. Non-performing assets to total assets of 0.35% remains well within expected ranges, with no
material change from the prior year. The provision for credit losses increased by $2.9 million from prior year.
This was mainly due to the 9.7% loan growth experienced during the quarter. Allowance to total loans
decreased from 1.13% to 1.07% during the period.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10–K for
2024 contain a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies. Certain of these policies are important to
the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or
subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company considers
these policies to be its critical accounting estimates. Management has identified as critical accounting estimates as
the allowance for credit losses, income taxes, and valuation measurements.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses represents management’s best estimate of current expected credit losses over the
life of the portfolio of loans and leases. Estimating credit losses requires judgment in determining loan specific
attributes impacting the borrower’s ability to repay contractual obligations. Other factors such as economic forecasts
used to determine a reasonable and supportable forecast, prepayment assumptions, the value of underlying
collateral, and changes in size composition and risks within the portfolio are also considered.
The allowance for credit losses is assessed at each balance sheet date and adjustments are recorded in the
provision for credit losses. The allowance is estimated based on loan level characteristics using historical loss rates,
a reasonable and supportable economic forecast. Loan losses are estimated using the fair value of collateral for
collateral–dependent loans, or when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty such that repayment of the loan
is expected to be made through the operation or sale of the collateral. Loan balances considered uncollectible are
charged–off against the ACL. Assets purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) represent assets that are acquired
with evidence of more than insignificant credit quality deterioration since origination at the acquisition date. At
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1 Non-GAAP financial metric. See non-GAAP reconciliation included herein for the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
acquisition, the allowance for credit losses on PCD assets is booked directly to the ACL. Any subsequent changes
in the ACL on PCD assets is recorded through the provision for credit losses. Management believes that the ACL is
adequate to absorb the expected life of loan credit losses on the portfolio of loans and leases as of the balance
sheet date. Actual losses incurred may differ materially from our estimates.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Off–Balance Sheet Credit Exposures
The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to
credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the
Company. The Company determines the estimated amount of expected credit extensions based on historical usage
to calculate the amount of exposure for a loss estimate and has recorded an allowance.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Available for Sale Securities
For available for sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to
sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis.
If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security's amortized cost basis is written
down to fair value through income. For debt securities available for sale that do not meet the aforementioned
criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In
making this assessment, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any
changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security,
among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected
to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of
cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an ACL is
recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any
impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recorded in other comprehensive income.
Changes in the ACL are recorded as provision for, or reversal of, credit loss expense. Losses are charged against
the allowance when management believes the available for sale security is confirmed to be uncollectible or when
either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Held to Maturity Securities
For held to maturity securities, the Company conducts an assessment of its held to maturity securities at the time of
purchase and on at least an annual basis to ensure such investment securities remain within appropriate levels of
risk and continue to perform satisfactorily in fulfilling its obligations. The Company considers, among other factors,
the nature of the securities and credit ratings or financial condition of the issuer. If available, the Company obtains a
credit rating for issuers from the Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (“NRSRO”) for consideration.
If this assessment indicates that a material credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be
collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash
flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an ACL is recorded for
the credit loss.
Income Taxes
The Company is subject to the income tax laws of the U.S. its states and municipalities in which the Company
operates. The tax laws are subject to potentially different interpretations by the taxpayer and the applicable taxing
authorities. In determining the provision for income taxes, the Company makes judgments about the application of
tax laws as well as estimates related to timing of when certain items when affect taxable income . Additionally, in the
process of preparing tax returns, the Company’s management makes reasonable interpretations of the tax laws.
Management’s interpretations are subject to review during examination by taxing authorities and disputes may arise
over the respective tax positions.
Management reviews income tax expense and the carrying value of deferred tax assets quarterly; and as if
business events or circumstances warrant. US GAAP prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not,
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and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, in order for those tax
positions to be recognized in the financial statements.
Although the Company believes that its tax judgments, estimates, and interpretations are reasonable, actual results
could differ and the Company may be exposed to losses or gains that could be material. For example. Company’s
effective income tax rate could be materially affected when the Company prevails in matters for which reserves
have been established or when the Company is required to pay amounts in excess of reserves.
See Note 16 - Income Taxes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of income taxes.
Valuation Measurements
Valuation methodologies often involve a significant degree of judgment, particularly when there are no observable
active markets for the items being valued. Investment securities, mortgage derivatives, and deferred compensation
plan assets and associated liabilities are carried at fair value, as defined in FASB ASC 820, which requires key
judgments affecting how fair value for such assets and liabilities is determined.
Additionally, from time to time, other assets and liabilities may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis,
such as impaired loans that have been measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, loans held-for-
sale recorded at the lower of cost or market, other real estate (primarily foreclosed property), and certain other
assets and liabilities. Nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve write-downs of individual assets or
application of lower of cost or fair value accounting.
In addition, the outcomes of valuations have a direct bearing on the carrying amounts of other critical audit estimate,
such as the allowance for credit losses and income tax valuation. To determine the values of these assets and
liabilities, as well as the extent to which related assets may be impaired, management makes assumptions and
estimates related to discount rates, asset returns, prepayment speeds and other factors. The use of different
discount rates or other valuation assumptions could produce significantly different results, which could affect
Horizon’s results of operations.
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Results of Operations
Net Income
Consolidated net income was $35.4 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, in 2024, $28.0 million or $0.64 per diluted share
in 2023, and $93.4 million or $2.14 per diluted share in 2022. The increase in net income from the previous year reflects
an increase of total interest income of $44.2 million and a decrease in income tax expense of $19.1 million, offset by
increases in interest expense of $31.3 million, increases in non-interest expense of $12.6 million, and increase in credit
loss expense of $2.9 million.
Net Interest Income
The largest component of income is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income,
principally from loans and investment securities, and interest expense, principally on deposits and borrowings. Changes
in the net interest income are the result of changes in volume and the net interest spread which affects the net interest
margin. Volume refers to the average dollar levels of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. Net interest
spread refers to the difference between the average yield on interest earning assets and the average cost of interest
bearing liabilities. Net interest margin refers to net interest income divided by average interest earning assets and is
influenced by the level and relative mix of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities.
Net interest income was $188.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $175.7 million in the year
ended December 31, 2023, driven by strong expansion of the Company's net FTE interest margin1, while average
interest earning assets increased by $75.7 million, or 1.04% from the prior year. Horizon’s net FTE interest margin was
2.68% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 2.54% for the year ended December 31, 2023, attributable
to the favorable volume and mix shift in average interest earning assets toward higher-yielding loans outpacing the
increase in rates on average deposits driven by disciplined pricing strategies on both sides of the balance sheet.
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1 Non-GAAP financial metric. See non-GAAP reconciliation included herein for the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
The following table presents the average balances of our assets, liabilities, and stockholders' equity, and the related
weighted average yields and rates on our interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities for the periods indicated.
Years Ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Average
Balance
Interest
Avg
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Avg
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Avg
Rate
Assets
Interest earning assets
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
$
187,262
$
9,680
5.17 %
$
95,795
$ 4,967
5.19 %
$
75,807
$
306
0.40 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
49,879
5,430
10.89 %
33,312
2,250
6.75 %
25,899
1,034
3.99 %
Investment securities – taxable
1,290,190
24,865
1.93 %
1,658,160
32,160
1.94 %
1,700,418
32,168
1.89 %
Investment securities – non–taxable(1) 1,134,198
32,201
2.84 %
1,236,607
35,929
2.91 %
1,356,045
36,741
2.71 %
Loans receivable(2)(3)(4)
4,682,978
292,485
6.25 %
4,244,893
245,594
5.79 %
3,845,137
174,184
4.53 %
Total interest earning assets(1)
7,344,507
364,661
4.97 %
7,268,767
320,900
4.41 %
7,003,306
244,433
3.49 %
Non–interest earning assets
Cash and due from banks
102,581
102,535
99,885
Allowance for loan losses
(51,282)
(49,774)
(52,606)
Other assets
433,752
548,100
483,330
Total average assets
$ 7,829,558
$ 7,869,628
$ 7,533,915
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Interest bearing liabilities
Interest-bearing demand deposits
$ 1,672,181
$ 27,504
1.64 %
$ 1,749,674
$ 22,083
1.26 %
$ 1,971,567
$
5,460
0.28 %
Savings and money market deposits
1,693,394
39,581
2.34 %
1,597,732
24,230
1.52 %
1,750,544
4,868
0.28 %
Time deposits
1,165,349
47,957
4.12 %
1,151,182
39,544
3.44 %
791,557
7,481
0.95 %
Borrowings
1,166,145
42,059
3.61 %
1,154,714
39,514
3.42 %
696,584
11,938
1.71 %
Repurchase agreements
119,605
2,871
2.40 %
137,153
2,964
2.16 %
141,048
527
0.37 %
Subordinated notes
55,651
3,319
5.96 %
58,764
3,511
5.97 %
58,819
3,522
5.99 %
Junior subordinated debentures
issued to capital trusts
57,362
4,588
8.00 %
57,137
4,715
8.25 %
56,899
2,719
4.78 %
Total interest bearing liabilities
5,929,687
167,879
2.83 %
5,906,356
136,561
2.31 %
5,467,018
36,515
0.67 %
Non–interest bearing liabilities
Demand deposits
1,085,195
1,181,233
1,332,937
Accrued interest payable and other
liabilities
76,883
75,765
50,330
Stockholders’ equity
737,793
706,274
683,630
Total average liabilities and
stockholders’ equity
$ 7,829,558
$ 7,869,628
$ 7,533,915
Net FTE interest income (Non-GAAP) and spread (5)
$ 196,782
2.13 %
$ 184,339
2.10 %
$ 207,918
2.81 %
Less FTE adjustments (4)
$
8,178
$ 8,595
$
8,400
Net Interest Income
$ 188,604
$ 175,744
$ 199,518
Net FTE interest margin (Non-GAAP) (4)(5)
2.68 %
2.54 %
2.97 %
(1) Securities balances represent daily average balances for the fair value of securities. The average rate is calculated based on the daily average balance for the
amortized cost of securities.
(2) Includes fees on loans held for sale and held for investment. The inclusion of loan fees does not have a material effect on the average interest rate.
(3) Non-accruing loans for the purpose of the computation above are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding. Loan totals are shown net of unearned
income and deferred loan fees.
(4) Management believes fully taxable equivalent, or FTE, interest income is useful to investors in evaluating the Company's performance as a comparison of the returns
between a tax-free investment and a taxable alternative. The Company adjusts interest income and average rates for tax-exempt loans and securities to an FTE basis
utilizing a 21% tax rate.
(5) Non-GAAP financial metric. See non-GAAP reconciliation included herein for the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
(6) Includes dividend income on Federal Home Loan Bank stock
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The following table illustrates the impact of changes in the volume of interest earning assets and interest bearing
liabilities and interest rates on net interest income for the periods indicated. The changes in net income due to
changes in both average volume and average interest rate have been allocated to the average volume change or
the average interest rate change in proportion to the absolute amounts of the change in each.
2024 - 2023
2023 - 2022
Total
Change
Change
Due to
Volume
Change
Due To
Rate
Total
Change
Change
Due to
Volume
Change
Due To
Rate
Interest Income
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
$
4,713 $
4,729 $
(16) $
4,661 $
102 $
4,559
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
3,180
1,426
1,754
1,216
356
860
Investment securities - taxable
(7,295)
(7,093)
(202)
(8)
(809)
801
Investment securities - non-
taxable
(3,728)
(2,922)
(806)
(812)
(3,364)
2,552
Loans receivable
46,891
26,485
20,406
71,410
19,478
51,932
Total interest income
43,761
22,625
21,136
76,467
15,763
60,704
Interest Expense
Interest-bearing demand deposits
5,421
(1,016)
6,437
16,623
(682)
17,305
Savings and money market
savings deposits
15,351
1,529
13,822
19,362
(461)
19,823
Time deposits
8,413
493
7,920
32,063
4,716
27,347
Borrowings
2,545
394
2,151
27,576
10,962
16,614
Repurchase agreements
(93)
(402)
309
2,437
(15)
2,452
Subordinated notes
(192)
(186)
(6)
(11)
(3)
(8)
Junior subordinated debentures
issued to capital trusts
(127)
19
(146)
1,996
11
1,985
Total interest expense
31,318
831
30,487
100,046
14,528
85,518
Net FTE interest income (Non-
GAAP)
12,443
21,794
(9,351)
(23,579)
1,235
(24,814)
Less change in FTE
adjustments
(417)
195
Net Interest Income
$
12,860
$ (23,774)
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Non-Interest Income
December 31,
2024 - 2023
2023 - 2022
Change
Change
(Dollars in Thousands)
2024
2023
2022
$
%
$
%
Service charges on deposit
accounts
$
12,940 $
12,227 $
11,598 $
713
5.8 % $
629
5.4 %
Wire transfer fees
461
448
595
13
2.9 %
(147)
(24.7) %
Interchange fees
13,799
12,861
12,402
938
7.3 %
459
3.7 %
Fiduciary activities
5,394
5,080
5,381
314
6.2 %
(301)
(5.6) %
Gains (losses) on sale of investment
securities
(39,140)
(32,052)
—
(7,088)
22.1 %
(32,052)
100.0 %
Gain on sale of mortgage loans
4,215
4,323
7,165
(108)
(2.5) %
(2,842)
(39.7) %
Mortgage servicing income net of
impairment
1,677
2,708
4,800
(1,031)
(38.1) %
(2,092)
(43.6) %
Increase in cash value of bank
owned life insurance
1,300
3,709
2,594
(2,409)
(65.0) %
1,115
43.0 %
Death benefit on bank owned life
insurance
—
—
644
—
— %
(644)
(100.0) %
Other income
2,325
2,694
2,272
(369)
(13.7) %
422
18.6 %
Total non-interest income
$
2,971 $
11,998 $
47,451 $ (9,027)
(75.2) % $ (35,453)
(74.7) %
Total non-interest income decreased $9.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same
period in 2023. The primary components of the change were as follows:
Loss on sale of investment securities increased by $7.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to
the same period in 2023. The Company elected to sell certain lower yielding investment securities during Q4 2024.
Cash value of bank owned life insurance decreased $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as
compared to the same period in 2023. The declines were due to the surrender of several policies during the fourth
quarter of 2023.
Mortgage servicing income decreased $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the
same periods in 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by higher levels of amortization expense of mortgage
servicing rights in the current period.
These decreases were partially offset by increases in service charges on deposit accounts of $713 thousand for the
year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, primarily as a result of higher
transaction-based fee activity in the current period, as well as an increase in interchange fees of $938 thousand for
the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to same period in 2023, primarily as a result of increased volumes in
debit card activity and reduced merchant processing expenses.
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Non-Interest Expense
December 31,
2024 - 2023
2023 - 2022
Change
Change
(Dollars in Thousands)
2024
2023
2022
$
%
$
%
Non–interest Expense
Salaries and employee
benefits
$
88,244 $
80,809 $
80,283 $
7,435
9.2 % $
526
0.7 %
Net occupancy expenses
13,376
13,355
13,323
21
0.2 %
32
0.2 %
Data processing
10,861
11,626
10,567
(765)
(6.6) %
1,059
10.0 %
Professional fees
2,733
2,645
1,843
88
3.3 %
802
43.5 %
Outside services and
consultants
14,564
9,942
10,850
4,622
46.5 %
(908)
(8.4) %
Loan expense
4,076
4,980
5,411
(904)
(18.2) %
(431)
(8.0) %
FDIC insurance expense
5,032
3,880
2,558
1,152
29.7 %
1,322
51.7 %
Core deposit intangible
amortization
3,403
3,612
3,702
(209)
(5.8) %
(90)
(2.4) %
Other losses
1,199
1,051
1,046
148
14.1 %
5
0.5 %
Other expense
15,348
14,384
13,618
964
6.7 %
766
5.6 %
Total non–interest expense
$
158,836 $
146,284 $
143,201 $
12,552
8.6 % $
3,083
2.2 %
Non-interest expense increased $12.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period
in 2023, primarily the result of higher expenses related to salaries and employee benefits, outside services and
consultants, and FDIC insurance expense, which was partially mitigated by lower loan and data processing
expenses.
Salaries and employee benefits expense increased by $7.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 when
compared to the same period in 2023, partially attributable to ongoing hiring efforts in revenue generating roles in
commercial lending, equipment finance and treasury management. In addition, the current period was unfavorably
impacted by an expenses related to the termination of legacy benefits and compensation programs and additional
performance based compensation expense relative to the prior periods.
Outside services and consultant expense increased by $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 when
compared to the same period in 2023, primarily related to strategic initiatives undertaken during the year.
FDIC insurance expense increased by $1.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ago
period. The increase in the period related to higher incurred assessment rates.
Other expenses, which includes corporate and other service expenses, increased by $1.0 million for the year ended
December 31, 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023.
Loan expense decreased by $904 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024 when compared to the same
period in 2023. This is primarily due to decreases in credit monitoring expenses. This is partially offset by increases
in expenses related to repossessed assets.
Data processing expense decreased by $765 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024 when compared to
the same period in 2023. This is primarily a result of reduction in 3rd party vendor expenses, consistent with
strategic initiatives undertaken by the Company.
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Provision and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Liability for Unfunded Lending
Commitments
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Balance at beginning of period
$
50,029 $
50,464
Provision for credit losses on loans
3,854
2,090
Net loan (charge-offs) recoveries:
Commercial
199
(944)
Residential Real estate
28
33
Mortgage warehouse
—
—
Consumer
(2,130)
(1,614)
Total net loan charge-offs
(1,903)
(2,525)
Balance at end of period
$
51,980 $
50,029
Liability for Unfunded Lending Commitments
Balance at beginning of period
615
403
Provision (reversal) for credit losses on unfunded lending
commitments
1,534
212
Balance at end of period
$
2,149 $
615
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Liability for
Unfunded Lending Commitments
$
54,129 $
50,644
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded credit loss expense of $5.4 million. This compares
to a provision for credit losses of $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in the provision
is primary attributable to the increase in the provision for unfunded commitments and net loan growth experienced
in the commercial and real estate portfolio segment.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the loan portfolio excluding loans held for sale increased by $429.4 million,
or 9.7%. The loan growth experienced was mainly attributable to increased focus on the commercial and real estate
portfolio segment. The commercial and real estate loan portfolio segments grew by $403.2 million, or 15.1% and
$76.7 million, or 10.6%, respectively. The growth is partially offset by the transfer of the mortgage warehouse
portfolio to held-for-sale and the runoff of the consumer indirect auto portfolio.
For the year ended, the allowance for credit losses included net charge offs of $1.9 million, or 0.04% of average
loans outstanding, compared to net charge-offs of $2.5 million, or 0.05% of average loans outstanding for the year
ended December 31, 2023.
The Company’s allowance for credit losses as a percentage of period-end loans HFI was 1.07% at December 31,
2024, compared to 1.13% at December 31, 2023. Horizon assesses the adequacy of its Allowance for Credit
Losses (“ACL”) by regularly reviewing the performance of its loan portfolio against various economic backdrops,
which periodically change.
The liability for unfunded lending commitments was $2.1 million at December 31, 2024, an increase from $1.5
million. This is primarily attributable to net increases in the volume of unfunded commitments during 2024, and is
consistent with the loan growth experienced during the period.
Income Taxes
The Company’s income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $(8.08) million compared to an
expense of $11.02 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, resulting in effective tax rates of (29.5)% and
28.3%, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate during the year was primarily attributable to the reduction
of the Company's pre-tax income and release of the previously established valuation allowance in 2024, which
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resulted in a tax benefit of $5.2 million in the current period, compared with the establishment of the tax valuation
allowance and tax expenses related to the termination of bank owned life insurance policies in 2023 that did not
recur in 2024. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company completed an analysis and determined they qualified
to make a specific tax election related to one of their subsidiaries. Pursuant to the election, a method change was
filed for income tax purposes with the completion of the 2023 tax returns that resulted in a release of the valuation
allowance previously recorded at December 31, 2023 as part of the current year evaluation of the realizability of the
deferred tax assets.
December 31
2024 - 2023
Change
2023 - 2022
Change
For the year ended
2024
2023
2022
$
%
$
%
Income tax expense
Currently payable
Federal
$
8,558 $
14,980 $
9,111
(6,422)
(42.9) %
5,869
64.4 %
State
363
(640)
888
1,003
(156.7) %
(1,528)
(172.1) %
Deferred
Federal
(15,528)
(3,393)
2,208
(12,135)
357.6 %
(5,601)
(253.7) %
State
(1,472)
71
(31)
(1,543)
(2173.2) %
102
(329.0) %
Total income tax expense
$
(8,079) $
11,018 $
12,176
(19,097)
(173.3) %
(1,158)
(9.5) %
Reconciliation of federal
statutory to actual tax expense
Federal statutory income tax at
21%
$
5,743 $
8,190 $
22,173
(2,447)
(29.9) %
(13,983)
(63.1) %
Tax exempt interest
(6,427)
(6,777)
(6,623)
350
(5.2) %
(154)
2.3 %
Tax exempt BOLI income
(273)
(779)
(746)
506
(65.0) %
(33)
4.4 %
Stock compensation
150
(88)
(232)
238
(270.5) %
144
(62.1) %
Revaluation of deferred tax assets
(5,201)
5,201
—
(10,402)
(200.0) %
5,201
— %
Other tax exempt income
—
(371)
(454)
371
(100.0) %
83
(18.3) %
State tax
(1,185)
142
676
(1,327)
(934.5) %
(534)
(79.0) %
Tax credit investments
(1,290)
(2,976)
(2,774)
1,686
(56.7) %
(202)
7.3 %
BOLI redemption ordinary income
—
5,316
—
(5,316)
(100.0) %
5,316
— %
BOLI redemption excise
—
2,532
—
(2,532)
(100.0) %
2,532
— %
Nondeductible and other
404
628
156
(224)
(35.7) %
472
302.6 %
Actual tax expense
$
(8,079) $
11,018 $
12,176
(19,097)
(173.3) %
(1,158)
(9.5) %
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Financial Condition
Horizon’s total assets were $7.8 billion as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $139.3 million from December 31,
2023. The decrease in total assets was primarily due to a decrease in investment securities of $391.5 million, due to
the repositioning of about $325 million of available-for-sale securities in the fourth quarter of 2024, and interest-
bearing deposits of $212.4 million, partially offset by an increase in loans, net of allowance for credit losses, of
$427.5 million and in loans held for sale of $66.2 million.
Investment Securities
Investment securities carrying values totaled $2.1 billion at December 31, 2024, and consisted of Treasury and
federal agency securities of $280.2 million (13.3%); state and municipal securities of $1.3 billion (59.5%); U.S.
government agency mortgage backed securities of $364.3 million (17.3%); private labeled mortgage–backed pools
of $29.3 million (1.4%); and corporate securities of $177.1 million (8.4%).
As indicated above, 17.3% of the investment portfolio consists of U.S. government agency mortgage backed
securities. These instruments are secured by residential mortgages of varying maturities. Principal and interest
payments are received monthly as the underlying mortgages are repaid. These payments also include prepayments
of mortgage balances as borrowers either sell their homes or refinance their mortgages. Therefore, mortgage–
backed securities have maturities that are stated in terms of average life. The average life is the average amount of
time that each dollar of principal is expected to be outstanding. As of December 31, 2024, the mortgage–backed
securities in the investment portfolio had an average duration of just over 8 years. Securities that have interest rates
above current market rates are purchased at a premium.
Municipal securities are priced by a third party using a pricing grid which estimates prices based on recent sales of
similar securities. All municipal securities are investment grade or local non–rated issuers. A credit review is
performed annually on the municipal securities portfolio.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, 11% and 22%, respectively, of investment securities were classified as available
for sale. Securities classified as available for sale are carried at their fair value, with both unrealized gains and
losses recorded, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, a component of stockholders’
equity. Net unrealized losses on these securities totaled $48.3 million, which resulted in a balance of $38.2 million,
net of tax, included in stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2024. This compared to net unrealized loss on
securities which totaled $69.0 million, net of tax, included in stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2023. Based on
current market conditions, the Company intends to hold its available-for-sale securities in unrealized loss positions
through the anticipated recovery period.
The following is a schedule of maturities of each categories of available for sale and held to maturity debt securities
and the related weighted–average yield of such securities as of December 31, 2024:
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One Year
or Less
After One Year
Through Five Years
After Five Years
Through Ten Years
After Ten Years
(dollars in thousands)
Amount
Yield
Amount
Yield
Amount
Yield
Amount
Yield
Available for sale
U.S. Treasury and federal
agencies(1)
$
—
— % $
—
— % $
289
2.56 % $
1,513
1.89 %
State and municipal
—
— %
—
— % 126,127
2.67 %
75,706
2.43 %
US government agency
mortgage-backed securities
—
— %
300
2.99 %
—
— %
14,242
2.03 %
Private labeled mortgage-
backed pools(2)
—
— %
—
— %
—
— %
—
— %
Corporate notes
—
— %
—
— %
15,499
4.09 %
—
— %
Total available for sale
—
— %
300
2.99 % 141,915
2.83 %
91,461
2.36 %
Held to maturity
U.S. Treasury and federal
agencies(1)
37,483
1.50 %
62,144
1.72 %
83,668
2.48 %
55,836
2.96 %
State and municipal
20,822
3.20 % 120,632
3.29 % 184,022
3.31 %
541,230
3.41 %
US government agency
mortgage-backed securities
1,890
2.49 %
39,229
1.66 %
85,484
1.91 %
168,219
2.15 %
Private labeled mortgage-
backed pools(2)
—
— %
—
—
25,320
2.65 %
Corporate notes
—
— %
95,232
2.82 %
45,059
4.28 %
—
— %
Total held to maturity
60,195
2.12 % 317,237
2.64 % 398,233
2.95 %
790,605
3.09 %
Total investment securities
$ 60,195
2.12 % $ 317,537
2.64 % $ 540,148
2.91 % $ 882,066
3.01 %
(1) Fair value is based on contractual maturity or call date where a call option exists
(2) Maturity based upon final maturity date
The weighted–average interest rates are based on coupon rates for securities purchased at par value an on
effective interest rates considering amortization or accretion if the securities were purchased at a premium or
discount. Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using the federal statutory
tax rate of 21%.
As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system, Horizon is required to maintain an investment in the common
stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank. The investment in common stock is based on a predetermined formula. At
December 31, 2024 and 2023, Horizon had investments in the common stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank
totaling $53.8 million and $34.5 million, respectively.
At December 31, 2024, Horizon did not maintain a trading account.
For more information about securities, see Note 3 – Securities to the Consolidated Financial Statements at Item 8.
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Total Loans, HFI
Total loans held for investment, net of deferred fees/costs, the principal earning asset of the Bank, were $4.8 billion
at December 31, 2024. The current level of total loans increased 9.7% from the December 31, 2023, level of $4.4
billion primarily due to an increase in commercial and residential mortgage loans, offset by a decrease in consumer,
residential construction and mortgage warehouse loans during the year. The table below provides comparative
detail on the loan categories.
December 31,
December 31,
Dollar
Percent
2024
2023
Change
Change
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
$
667,165
$
640,731
$
26,434
4.1 %
Non–owner occupied real estate
1,501,456
1,273,838
227,618
17.9 %
Residential spec homes
15,611
13,489
2,122
15.7 %
Development & spec land
18,627
34,039
(15,412)
(45.3) %
Commercial and industrial
875,297
712,863
162,434
22.8 %
Total commercial
3,078,156
2,674,960
403,196
15.1 %
Real estate
Residential mortgage
783,961
654,295
129,666
19.8 %
Residential construction
18,948
26,841
(7,893)
(29.4) %
Mortgage warehouse
—
45,078
(45,078)
(100.0) %
Total real estate
802,909
726,214
76,695
10.6 %
Consumer
Installment
97,190
52,366
44,824
85.6 %
Indirect auto
303,901
399,946
(96,045)
(24.0) %
Home equity
564,884
564,144
740
0.1 %
Total consumer
965,975
1,016,456
(50,481)
(5.0) %
Total loans HFI
4,847,040
4,417,630
429,410
9.7 %
Allowance for loan losses
(51,980)
(50,029)
(1,951)
3.9 %
Loans HFI, net
$
4,795,060
$
4,367,601
$
427,459
9.8 %
The acceptance and management of credit risk is an integral part of the Bank’s business as a financial intermediary.
The Bank has established underwriting standards including a policy that monitors the lending function through strict
administrative and reporting requirements as well as an internal loan review of commercial, residential real estate
and consumer loans. The Bank also uses an independent third–party loan review function that regularly reviews
asset quality.
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Changes in the mix of the loans HFI portfolio averages are shown in the following table.
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
Commercial
$
2,811,689 $
2,498,453
Real estate
784,043
675,520
Mortgage warehouse
61,219
54,798
Consumer
1,022,619
1,011,166
Total average loans HFI
$
4,679,570 $
4,239,937
Maturities and Sensitivities of Loans HFI to Changes in Interest Rates
The following table presents the maturity distribution based on payment due dates of our loan portfolio as
December 31, 2024. The table also presents the portion of loans that have fixed interest rates or variable interest
rates that fluctuate over the life of the loans in accordance with changes in an interest rate index as well as a
breakdown of floating rate loans.
Due in
One Year
or Less
After One,
but Within
Five Years
After Five,
but Within
Fifteen Years
After
Fifteen Years
Total
Commercial
$
439,618
$
1,422,575
$
1,095,011 $
120,952
$
3,078,156
Real estate
791
9,349
45,341
747,427
802,908
Consumer
13,029
281,896
178,441
492,610
965,976
Total
$
453,438
$
1,713,820
$
1,318,793 $
1,360,989
$
4,847,040
Loans with fixed interest
rates:
Commercial
$
139,217
$
918,940
$
387,664 $
53,610
$
1,499,431
Real estate
780
8,690
26,058
487,369
522,897
Consumer
8,619
265,255
168,268
26,540
468,682
Total
$
148,616
$
1,192,885
$
581,990 $
567,519
$
2,491,010
Loans with variable
interest rates:
Commercial
$
300,401
$
503,636
$
707,346 $
67,342
$
1,578,725
Real estate
11
659
19,283
260,058
280,011
Consumer
4,411
16,640
10,173
466,070
497,294
Total
$
304,823
$
520,935
$
736,802 $
793,470
$
2,356,030
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Commercial Loans HFI
Commercial loans totaled $3.08 billion, or 63.5% of total loans as of December 31, 2024, compared to $2.67 billion,
or 60.6% as of December 31, 2023. The increase during 2024 was due to growth in all types of commercial loans.
Commercial loans consisted of the following types of loans at December 31:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Number
Amount
Percent of
Portfolio
Number
Amount
Percent of
Portfolio
SBA guaranteed
284
$
74,342
2 %
258
$
54,806
2.0 %
Municipal government
104
126,488
4 %
69
101,676
3.8 %
Lines of credit
1,512
665,981
22 %
1,467
590,943
22.1 %
Real estate and equipment
4,767
2,211,345
72 %
5,313
1,927,535
72.1 %
Total
6,667
$ 3,078,156
100 %
7,107
$ 2,674,960
100.0 %
At December 31, 2024, the commercial loan portfolio held $355.6 million of adjustable rate loans that had interest
rate floors in the terms of the note. Of the commercial loans with interest rate floors, loans totaling $39.3 million
were at their floor at December 31, 2024.
The Bank's commercial loan portfolio consists generally of approximately 28% commercial and industrial loans and
approximately 72% commercial real estate loans. Commercial loans are originated in the primary geographic
markets of Indiana and Michigan.
Commercial and industrial loans typically are comprised of loans to finance working capital, equipment and titled
vehicles. The top five segments with the commercial and industrial portfolio as of December 31, 2024 as a
percentage of total commercial loans were finance and insurance; construction; manufacturing; health care and
education; and individuals and other services, with the highest concentration in health care and education at
approximately 15% of total commercial loans.
Owner occupied real estate loans are comprised of loans secured by the real estate for the business operator's
facilities such as their office, warehouse, manufacturing facility or medical offices. The top five segments within the
owner occupied real estate portfolio as of December 31, 2024 as a percentage of total commercial loans were
health care and education; individuals and other services; real estate rental and leasing; retail trade; and
manufacturing with the highest concentration in health care and education at approximately 22% of total commercial
loans.
Non–owner occupied real estate loans are categorized as loans reliant on the leasing and/or operation of the
underlying real estate for repayment. The top five segments within the non–owner occupied real estate portfolio as
of December 31, 2024 as a percentage of total commercial loans were lessor's of multi–family; warehouse and
industrial; retail; hospitality; and non–medical offices with the highest concentration in lessor's of multi–family at
approximately 19% of total commercial loans.
Management actively monitors commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate loans by NAICS code,
geography and real estate sector. Commercial real estate loans are managed to internal portfolio limits for certain
real estate categories, as well as regulatory concentration limits based on Tier 1 capital plus allowance for credit
losses, percent of portfolio and comparison to peer data. The Bank also utilizes external data sources to monitor
commercial real estate segment and market trends.
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Residential Real Estate Loans
Residential real estate loans totaled $802.9 million, or 16.6% of total loans as of December 31, 2024, compared to
$681.1 million, or 15.4% of total loans as of December 31, 2023. This category consists of home mortgages that
generally require a loan to value of no more than 80%. Some special guaranteed or insured real estate loan
programs do permit a higher loan to collateral value ratio. The increase during 2024 was primarily due to jumbo
fixed rate loan growth that are held on the balance sheet, as variable rate loans remained flat during the year.
In addition to the customary real estate loans described above, the Bank also had outstanding on December 31,
2024, $470.8 million in revolving home equity lines of credit compared to $478.7 million at December 31, 2023.
Credit lines normally limit the loan to collateral value to no more than 89%. Home equity credit lines are primarily not
combined with a first mortgage and are therefore evaluated in the allowance for loan losses as a separate pool.
These loans are classified as consumer loans in the Loans table above and in Note 4 of the Consolidated Financial
Statements at Item 8.
Residential real estate lending is a highly competitive business. As of December 31, 2024, the real estate loan
portfolio reflected a wide range of interest rates and repayment patterns, but could generally be categorized as
follows:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Amount
Percent of
Portfolio
Yield
Amount
Percent of
Portfolio
Yield
Fixed rate
Monthly payment
$
525,682
65.7 %
4.94 % $
402,038
59.0 %
4.06 %
Biweekly payment
2
— %
— %
—
— %
— %
Adjustable rate
Monthly payment
274,453
34.3 %
5.40 %
279,098
41.0 %
4.98 %
Subtotal
800,137
100.0 %
5.10 %
681,136
100.0 %
4.44 %
Loans held for sale (1)
2,772
1,418
Total real estate loans
$
802,909
$
682,554
(1) Loans held for sale excludes mortgage warehouse loans reclassified during Q4 2024. See Note 1 for more details
In addition to the real estate loan portfolio, the Bank originates and sells real estate loans and retains the servicing
rights. During 2024 and 2023, approximately $129.7 million and $142.8 million, respectively, of residential
mortgages were sold into the secondary market. Loans serviced for others are not included in the consolidated
balance sheets. The unpaid principal balances of loans serviced for others totaled approximately$1.4 billion and
$1.5 billion at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
The aggregate fair value of capitalized mortgage servicing rights at December 31, 2024, totaled approximately
$19.8 million compared to the carrying value of $18.2 million. Comparable market values and a valuation model that
calculates the present value of future cash flows were used to estimate fair value. For purposes of measuring
impairment, risk characteristics including loan term, rate type and investor type, were used to stratify the originated
mortgage servicing rights.
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December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Mortgage servicing rights
Balances, January 1
$
18,807
$
18,619
$
17,780
Servicing rights capitalized
1,359
1,220
3,184
Amortization of servicing rights
(1,971)
(1,032)
(2,345)
Balances, December 31
18,195
18,807
18,619
Impairment allowance
Balances, January 1
—
—
(2,594)
Additions
—
—
—
Reductions
—
—
2,594
Balances, December 31
—
—
—
Mortgage servicing rights, net
$
18,195
$
18,807
$
18,619
Mortgage Warehouse Loans
Horizon’s mortgage warehousing lending has specific mortgage companies as customers of Horizon Bank.
Individual mortgage loans originated by these mortgage companies are funded as a secured borrowing with a
pledge of collateral under Horizon’s agreement with the mortgage company. Each mortgage loan funded by Horizon
undergoes an underwriting review by Horizon to the end investor guidelines and is assigned to Horizon until the
loan is sold to the secondary market by the mortgage company.
At December 31, 2024, the mortgage warehouse loan balance was $64.8 million compared to $45.1 million as of
December 31, 2023. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Company elected to transfer its
mortgage warehouse loan portfolio at the lower of unamortized cost or fair market value to loans held for sale from
the held for investment loan portfolio. On January 17, 2025, the Company completed the sale of its mortgage
warehouse loan portfolio to an unrelated third party.
Consumer Loans
Consumer loans totaled $1.0 billion, or 19.9% of total loans as of December 31, 2024, compared to $1.0 billion, or
23.0% as of December 31, 2023. The decrease during 2024 was due to portfolio runoff within the Company's
indirect auto portfolio that more than offset new originations. This decrease was partially offset by increases in the
Company's installment portfolio.
Credit Quality
Non-Performing Assets
Non–performing loans are defined as loans that are greater than 90 days delinquent or have had the accrual of
interest discontinued by management. From time to time, the Bank obtains information which may lead
management to believe that the collection of payments may be doubtful on a particular loan. In recognition of such,
it is management's policy to convert the loan from an “earning asset” to a non–accruing loan. Further, it is
management's policy to place a commercial loan on non–accrual status when delinquent in excess of 90 days or
management has determined that the borrower's ability to continue to make payments is in doubt. The officer
responsible for the loan, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Senior Vice President
Commercial Credit Officer and the Vice President Senior Commercial Workout Manager review all loans placed on
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non–accrual status. Management continues to work diligently toward returning non–performing loans to an earning
asset basis. The following table represents credit quality within the portfolio for 2024 and 2023:
(Dollars in Thousands, except Ratios)
December 31,
2024
2023
Non-accrual loans
Commercial
5,658
$
7,362
Residential Real estate
11,215
8,058
Mortgage warehouse
—
—
Consumer
8,919
4,290
Total non-accrual loans
$
25,792
$
19,710
90 days and greater delinquent - accruing interest
1,166
559
Total non-performing loans
$
26,958
$
20,269
Other real estate owned
Commercial
407
$
1,124
Residential Real estate
—
182
Mortgage warehouse
—
—
Consumer
17
205
Total other real estate owned
$
424
$
1,511
Total non-performing assets
$
27,382
$
21,780
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
Commercial
(199)
944
Residential Real estate
(28)
(33)
Mortgage warehouse
—
—
Consumer
2,130
1,614
Total net charge-offs
$
1,903
$
2,525
Allowance for credit losses
Commercial
30,953
29,736
Residential Real estate
2,715
2,503
Mortgage warehouse
—
481
Consumer
18,312
17,309
Total allowance for credit losses
$
51,980
$
50,029
Credit quality ratios
Non-accrual loans to HFI loans
0.53 %
0.45 %
Non-performing assets to total assets
0.35 %
0.27 %
Net charge-offs of average total loans
0.04 %
0.07 %
Allowance for credit losses to non-accrual loans
192.82 %
246.83 %
Non–performing loans totaled 51.9% and 40.5% of the allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
respectively. Non–performing loans at December 31, 2024 totaled $27.0 million, an increase from $20.3 million as of
December 31, 2023. The level of non–performing loans in 2024 remained consistent when compared to prior years.
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Non–performing loans as a percentage of total loans was 0.56% as of December 31, 2024, an increase from 0.46%
as of December 31, 2023.
Non-Accrual Loans
Percent of Non–
Accrual Loans in
Each Category to
Total Loans
Total Loans
December 31, 2024
Commercial
$
5,658
0.18 % $
3,078,156
Real estate
11,215
1.40 %
802,909
Mortgage warehouse
—
0.00 %
—
Consumer
8,919
0.92 %
965,975
Total
$
25,792
0.53 % $
4,847,040
Allowance for credit losses on loans
$
51,980
Ratio of allowance for credit losses on loans to
non–performing loans
49.62 %
December 31, 2023
Commercial
$
7,362
0.28 % $
2,674,960
Real estate
8,058
1.18 %
681,136
Mortgage warehouse
—
0.00 %
45,078
Consumer
4,849
0.48 %
1,016,456
Total
$
20,269
0.46 % $
4,417,630
Allowance for credit losses on loans
$
50,029
Ratio of allowance for credit losses on loans to
non–performing loans
40.51 %
Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) totaled $0.4 million on December 31, 2024, a decrease of $0.8 million from
December 31, 2023. On December 31, 2024, OREO was comprised of two properties, both of which properties
were bank owned.
No mortgage warehouse loans were non–performing or OREO as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Allowance and Provision for Credit Losses
The table below provides an allocation of the year–end allowance for credit losses on loans by loan portfolio
segment; however, allocation of a portion of the allowance to one segment does not preclude its availability to
absorb losses in other segments.
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Amount of
Allowance
Allocated
Percent of Loans in
Each Category to
Total Loans
Total Loans
Ratio of Allowance
Allocated to Loans
in Each Category
December 31, 2024
Commercial
$
30,953
63.5 % $
3,078,156
1.01 %
Real estate
2,715
16.6 %
802,909
0.34 %
Mortgage warehouse
—
— %
—
— %
Consumer
18,312
19.9 %
965,975
1.90 %
Total
$
51,980
100.0 % $
4,847,040
1.07 %
December 31, 2023
Commercial
$
29,736
60.6 % $
2,674,960
1.11 %
Real estate
2,503
15.4 %
681,136
0.37 %
Mortgage warehouse
481
1.0 %
45,078
1.07 %
Consumer
17,309
23.0 %
1,016,456
1.70 %
Total
$
50,029
100.0 % $
4,417,630
1.13 %
At December 31, 2024, the allowance for credit losses was $52.0 million, or 1.07% of total loans outstanding,
compared to $50.0 million, or 1.13%, at December 31, 2023. During 2024, a provision for credit losses on loans was
recorded totaling $5.4 million compared to $2.5 million in 2023.
Horizon assesses the adequacy of its Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”) by regularly reviewing the performance
of all of its loan portfolios. As a result of its quarterly reviews, a provision for credit losses is determined to bring the
total ACL to a level called for by the analysis. Horizon's reserve includes allocations for potential future loan losses
related to economic factors and the nature and characteristics of its loan portfolios.
No assurance can be given that Horizon will not, in any particular period, sustain loan losses that are significant in
relation to the amount reserved, or that subsequent evaluations of the loan portfolio, in light of factors then
prevailing, including economic conditions and management’s ongoing quarterly assessments of the portfolio, will not
require increases in the allowance for credit losses. Horizon considers the allowance for credit losses to be
adequate to cover losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of December 31, 2024.
The following table presents information regarding the net charge-offs to average amount of loans outstanding by
portfolio segment (dollars in thousands):
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Net (Charge-offs)/
Recoveries
Average Loans
Outstanding
Net (Charge-offs)/
Recoveries to
Average Loans
Outstanding
December 31, 2024
Commercial
$
199
2,811,689
0.01 %
Real estate
28
784,043
0.00 %
Mortgage warehouse
—
61,219
0.00 %
Consumer
(2,130)
1,022,619
(0.21) %
Total
$
(1,903) $
4,679,570
(0.04) %
December 31, 2023
Commercial
$
(944)
2,498,453
(0.04) %
Real estate
33
675,520
0.00 %
Mortgage warehouse
—
54,798
0.00 %
Consumer
(1,614)
1,011,166
(0.16) %
Total
$
(2,525) $
4,239,937
(0.06) %
December 31, 2022
Commercial
$
(680)
2,280,553
(0.03) %
Real estate
53
621,163
0.01 %
Mortgage warehouse
—
89,409
0.00 %
Consumer
(976)
850,667
(0.11) %
Total
$
(1,603) $
3,841,792
(0.04) %
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Deferred Tax
Horizon had a net deferred tax asset totaling $49.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and a net deferred tax asset of
$33.5 million as of December 31, 2023. The following table shows the major components of deferred tax:
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
Assets
Allowance for credit losses
$
12,590
$
12,546
Net operating loss and tax credits
10,805
9,592
Director and employee benefits
3,334
2,471
Unrealized loss on AFS securities and cash flow hedge
29,355
17,706
Basis in partnership equity investments
1,940
1,322
Capital loss carryover
—
5,201
Fair value adjustment on acquisitions
883
—
Other
2,938
2,856
Total assets
61,845
51,694
Liabilities
Depreciation
(4,061)
(4,512)
State tax
—
(253)
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends
(353)
(365)
Difference in basis of intangible assets
(6,553)
(4,545)
Fair value adjustment on acquisitions
—
(2,142)
Other
(1,003)
(1,131)
Total liabilities
(11,970)
(12,948)
Valuation allowance
—
(5,201)
Net deferred tax asset/(liability)
$
49,875
$
33,545
Deposits
The primary source of funds for the Bank comes from the acceptance of demand and time deposits. However, at
times the Bank will use its ability to borrow funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank and other sources when it can
do so at interest rates and terms that are more favorable than those required for deposited funds or loan demand is
greater than the ability to grow deposits. Total deposits were $5.6 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $5.7
billion at December 31, 2023.
Average deposits and rates by category for the three years ended December 31 are as follows:
Average Balance Outstanding for the
Average Rate Paid for the
Years Ended December 31
Years Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
2022
Non–interest bearing demand deposits
$ 1,085,195
$ 1,181,233
$ 1,332,937
Interest bearing demand deposits
1,672,181
1,749,674
1,971,567
1.64 %
1.26 %
0.28 %
Savings deposits
755,856
841,644
940,499
0.91 %
0.61 %
0.13 %
Money market
937,538
756,092
810,083
3.49 %
2.52 %
0.45 %
Time deposits
1,165,349
1,151,178
791,519
4.12 %
3.44 %
0.95 %
Total deposits
$ 5,616,119
$ 5,679,821
$ 5,846,605
The $63.7 million decrease in average deposits during 2024 was primarily due to the increase in rates during 2023
creating a competitive deposit environment and management's decision to strategically exit some higher-cost non-
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relationship accounts, in addition to deposits leaving the banking system for alternative investment options. The
transactional accounts average balances, as the lower cost funding sources, decreased $77.9 million and the
average balances for higher cost time deposits increased $14.2 million. Horizon continually enhances its interest
bearing consumer and commercial demand deposit products based on local market conditions and its need for
funding to support various types of assets.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately $2.5 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively, of our deposit portfolio
was uninsured. The uninsured amounts are estimates based on the methodologies and assumptions used for
Horizon Bank's regulatory reporting requirements. Included in amounts as of December 31, 2024 were $1.0 billion
of public deposits insured through the State of Indiana’s Public Deposit Insurance Fund. Deposits that were not
insured by the FDIC or State of Indiana's Public Deposit Insurance Fund represented 28% of total deposits as of
December 31, 2024.
Certificates and other time deposits for both retail and brokered maturing in years ending December 31, 2024 are as
follows:
Retail
Brokered
Total
2025
$
924,549
$
99,509
$
1,024,058
2026
33,733
15,023
48,756
2027
9,165
—
9,165
2028
2,826
—
2,826
2029
4,329
—
4,329
Thereafter
19
—
19
$
974,621
$
114,532
$
1,089,153
Certificates of deposit of $250,000 or more, which are considered to be rate sensitive and are not considered a part
of core deposits, mature as follows as of December 31, 2024:
Due in three months or less
$
291,732
Due after three months through six months
139,080
Due after six months through one year
82,233
Due after one year
36,316
$
549,361
Interest expense on time certificates of $250,000 or more was approximately $22.7 million, $16.7 million and $4.2
million for 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Off–Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2024, Horizon did not have any off–balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably
likely to have a current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, change in financial condition, revenues
or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
The term “off–balance sheet arrangement” generally means any transaction, agreement, or other contractual
arrangement to which an entity unconsolidated with the Company is a party and under which the Company has (i)
any obligation arising under a guarantee contract, derivative instrument or variable interest; or (ii) a retained or
contingent interest in assets transferred to such entity or similar arrangement that serves as credit, liquidity or
market risk support for such assets.
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Liquidity & Capital Resources
Capital Resources
Stockholders’ equity is influenced primarily by earnings, dividends, and changes in the unrealized holding gains or
losses, net of taxes, on available-for-sale investment securities.
Stockholders’ equity increased $44.8 million, or 6.2%, to $763.6 million as of December 31, 2024 from $718.8
million as of December 31, 2023, due to changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to unrealized
gains on available-for-sale securities and retention of earnings, which is primarily offset by cash dividend payments
on outstanding common stock.
On December 17, 2024, the Company approved a dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on January 17, 2025 to
stockholders of record on January 3, 2025.
On July 16, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a stock repurchase program for up to
2,250,000 shares of Horizon’s issued and outstanding common stock, no par value. As of December 31, 2024,
Horizon had repurchased a total of 803,349 shares at an average price per share of $16.89. The Company did not
repurchase outstanding common shares during 2024.
As a bank holding company, the Company must comply with the capital requirements established by the Federal
Reserve, and our subsidiary Bank must comply with the capital requirements established by the FDIC. The current
risk-based guidelines applicable to us and our Bank are based on the Basel III framework, as implemented by the
federal bank regulators. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had capital levels that, in all cases,
exceeded the guidelines to be deemed “well-capitalized.”
For additional information regarding our capital levels, see “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—
Regulatory Capital,” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.
Liquidity
The Bank maintains a stable base of core deposits provided by long standing relationships with consumers and
local businesses. These deposits are the principal source of liquidity for Horizon. Other sources of liquidity for
Horizon include earnings, loan repayments, investment security sales, cash flows and maturities, sale of real estate
loans and borrowing relationships with correspondent banks, including the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank
(“FRB”). At December 31, 2024, Horizon had available approximately $1.7 billion in available credit from the FHLB,
FRB Discount Window and various money center banks. The following factors could impact Horizon’s funding needs
in the future:
◦
Horizon had outstanding borrowings of approximately $1.1 billion with the FHLB and total borrowing
capacity with the FHLB of $1.6 billion. Generally, the loan terms from the FHLB are better than the
terms Horizon can receive from other sources, making it less expensive to borrow money from the
FHLB. Financial difficulties at the FHLB could reduce or eliminate Horizon’s additional borrowing
capacity with the FHLB or the FHLB could change collateral requirements, which could lower the
Company’s borrowing availability.
◦
Horizon had a total of $190.0 million of unused Federal Fund lines from various money center banks.
These are uncommitted lines and could be withdrawn at any time by the correspondent banks.
◦
Horizon had a total of $800.8 million of available collateral at the FRB secured by securities. These
securities may mature, call, or be sold, which would reduce the available collateral.
◦
Horizon had approximately $38.4 million of unpledged investment securities at December 31, 2024.
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◦
A downgrade in Horizon’s ability to obtain credit due to factors such as deterioration in asset quality, a
large charge to earnings, a decline in profitability or other financial measures, or a significant merger or
acquisition could impact the availability of funding sources.
◦
An act of terrorism or war, natural disasters, political events, or the default or bankruptcy of a major
corporation, mutual fund, hedge fund or a government agency could affect the cost and availability of
funding sources.
◦
Market speculation or rumors about Horizon or the banking industry in general may adversely affect the
cost and availability of normal funding sources.
If any of these events occur, they could force Horizon to borrow money from other sources including negotiable
certificates of deposit. Such other monies may only be available at higher interest rates and on less advantageous
terms, which will impact our net income and could impact our ability to grow. Management believes Horizon has
adequate funding sources to meet short and long term needs.
Horizon maintains a liquidity contingency plan that outlines the process for addressing a liquidity crisis. The plan
provides for an evaluation of funding sources under various market conditions. It also assigns specific roles and
responsibilities for effectively managing liquidity through a problem period.
During 2024, cash flows were generated primarily from the proceeds from borrowings totaling $512.8 million, the
sales, maturities, and principal repayments of investment securities of $88.4 million. Cash flows were primarily used
to purchase investments totaling $0.3 million, to purchase loans totaling $240.0 million, an increase in net loans of
$217.1 million, a decrease in deposits of $64.2 million and the repayment of borrowings totaling $563.5 million. The
net cash and cash equivalent position decreased by $233.1 million during 2024.
At December 31, 2024, the Bank had $1.0 billion in commitments to extend credit outstanding, excluding interest
rate lock commitments for residential mortgage loans intended for sale in the secondary market that meet the
definition of a derivative. Time deposits due within one year of December 31, 2024 totaled $1.0 billion, or 94.0% of
time deposits. If these maturing time deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of
funds, including other certificates of deposit and borrowings. Depending on market conditions, we may be required
to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the time deposits due on or
before December 31, 2024. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of our time
deposits will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, this document refers to non-GAAP financial
measures, which Horizon believes are helpful to investors and provide a greater understanding of our business and
financial results without the impact of items or events that may obscure trends in the Company’s underlying
performance. These measures are not necessarily comparable to similar measures that may be presented by other
companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measure. See the
tables and other information below and contained elsewhere in this document for reconciliations of the non-GAAP
information identified herein and its most comparable GAAP measures.
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Non–GAAP Reconciliation of Net Fully-Taxable Equivalent ("FTE") Interest Margin
(Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited)
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Interest income (GAAP)
(A)
$
356,483
$
312,305
$
236,033
Taxable-equivalent adjustment:
Investment securities - tax exempt (1)
$
6,762
$
7,545
$
7,716
Loan receivable (2)
$
1,416
$
1,050
$
684
FTE Interest income (non-GAAP)
(B)
$
364,661
$
320,900
$
244,433
Interest expense (GAAP)
(C)
$
167,879
$
136,561
$
36,515
Net interest income (GAAP)
(D) =(A) - (C)
$
188,604
$
175,744
$
199,518
Net FTE interest income (non-GAAP)
(E) = (B) - (C) $
196,782
$
184,339
$
207,918
Average interest earning assets
(F)
7,344,507
7,268,767
7,003,306
Net FTE interest margin (non-GAAP)
(G) = (E) / (F)
2.68 %
2.54 %
2.97 %
(1) The following represents municipal securities interest income for investment securities classified as available-for-sale and
held-to-maturity
(2) The following represents municipal loan interest income for loan receivables classified as held for sale and held for
investment
(3) Management believes fully taxable equivalent, or FTE, interest income is useful to investors in evaluating the Company's
performance as a comparison of the returns between a tax-free investment and a taxable alternative. The Company adjusts
interest income for tax-exempt loans and securities to an FTE basis utilizing a 21% tax rate
Non–GAAP Reconciliation of Return on Average Tangible Common Equity
(Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Net income (loss) (GAAP)
(A)
$
35,429
$
27,981
$
93,408
Average stockholders' equity
(B)
$
737,793
$
706,274
$
683,630
Average intangible assets
(C)
167,238
170,745
174,003
Average tangible equity (Non-GAAP)
(D) = (B) - (C)
$
570,555
$
535,529
$
509,627
Return on average tangible common equity
("ROACE") (non-GAAP)
(E) = (A) / (D)
6.21 %
5.22 %
18.33 %
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Non–GAAP Reconciliation of Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets
(Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Total stockholders' equity (GAAP)
(A)
$
763,582
$
718,812
$
677,375
Intangible assets (end of period)
(B)
165,434
168,837
172,450
Total tangible common equity (non-GAAP)
(C) = (A) - (B) $
598,148
$
549,975
$
504,925
Total assets (GAAP)
(D)
7,801,146
7,940,485
7,872,518
Intangible assets (end of period)
(B)
165,434
168,837
172,450
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)
(E) = (D) - (B) $
7,635,712
$ 7,771,648
$ 7,700,068
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (Non-GAAP)
(G) = (C) / (E)
7.83 %
7.08 %
6.56 %
Non–GAAP Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value Per Share
(Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited)
Year Ended
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Total stockholders' equity (GAAP)
(A)
$
763,582 $
718,812 $
677,375
Intangible assets (end of period)
(B)
165,434
168,837
172,450
Total tangible common equity (non-GAAP)
(C) = (A) - (B) $
598,148 $
549,975 $
504,925
Common shares outstanding
(D)
43,722,086
43,652,063
43,574,151
Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)
(E) = (C) / (D) $
13.68 $
12.60 $
11.59
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company's primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk. The Company's business and the composition of
our balance sheet consists of investments in interest earning assets (principally loans and investment securities)
which are primarily funded by interest bearing liabilities (deposits and debt). Such financial instruments have varying
levels of sensitivity to changes in market interest rates such as the level of interest rates, changes in interest rates,
the speed of changes in interest rates, and changes in the volume and composition of interest earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities. Interest rate risk results when, due to different maturity dates and repricing intervals,
interest rate indices for interest earning assets fluctuate adversely relative to interest bearing liabilities, thereby
creating a risk of decreased net earnings and cash flow.
Although the Company characterizes some of the interest-sensitive assets as securities available-for-sale, such
securities are not purchased with the intent to sell in the near term. Rather, such securities may be sold in response
to or in anticipation of changes in interest rates and resulting prepayment risk. The Company does not have any
trading instruments nor do we classify any portion of the investment portfolio as trading. See “Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.
Asset Liability Management
The goal of asset liability management is the prudent control of market risk, liquidity, and capital. Asset liability
management is governed by policies, goals, and objectives adopted and reviewed by the Bank’s board of directors.
Development of asset liability management strategies and monitoring of interest rate risk are the responsibility of the
Asset Liability Committee, or ALCO, which is composed of members of senior management.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk of loss of future earnings or long-term value due to changes in interest rates. The
Company's primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is affected by the level of interest rates,
changes in interest rates, the speed of changes in interest rates, the relationship between rates on interest-bearing
assets and liabilities, the impact of interest rate fluctuations on asset prepayments, and the mix of interest-bearing
assets and liabilities.
The ability to optimize net interest income is largely dependent upon the achievement of an interest rate spread that
can be managed during periods of fluctuating interest rates. Interest sensitivity is a measure of the extent to which
net interest income will be affected by market interest rates over a period of time.
Net Interest Income Sensitivity
The Company believes net interest income sensitivity provides the best perspective of how day-to-day decisions
affect our interest rate risk profile. Net interest income sensitivity is monitored by utilizing an income simulation
model to subject 12- and 24- month net interest income to various rate movements. Simulations modeled quarterly
include scenarios where market rates change instantaneously up or down in a parallel or non-parallel manner.
Estimates produced by our income simulation model are based on numerous assumptions including, but not limited
to: (1) the timing of changes in interest rates, (2) shifts or rotations in the yield curve, (3) repricing characteristics for
market rate sensitive instruments, (4) differing sensitivities of financial instruments due to differing underlying rate
indices, (5) varying loan prepayment speeds for different interest rate scenarios, (6) the effect of interest rate
limitations in our assets, such as caps and floors, and (7) overall growth and repayment rates and product mix of
assets and liabilities. Because of limitations inherent in any approach used to measure interest rate risk, simulation
results are not intended as a forecast of the actual effect of a change in market interest rates on our results, but
rather to provide insight into our current interest rate exposure and execute appropriate asset/liability management
strategies accordingly.
The following table presents the net interest income simulation model’s projected change in net interest income over
a one-year horizon due to a change in interest rates. The net interest income simulation assumes parallel shifts in
the yield curve and a static balance sheet. The net interest income simulation also uses a “deposit beta” modeling
assumption which is an estimate of the change in interest-bearing deposit pricing for a given change in market
interest rates. In up-rate scenarios, the deposit beta assumption is 15% with the pricing change occurring in the first
month of the net interest income simulation horizon. In down-rate scenarios, the deposit beta assumption is 80%
with the pricing change occurring in the first month of the net interest income simulation horizon. Actual changes to
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deposit pricing may vary significantly from this assumption due to management actions, customer behavior, and
market forces, which may have significant impacts to our net interest income. As shown below, the model output
would indicate that as of December 31, 2024, the Company's interest-bearing liabilities are projected to reprice at a
faster pace than interest-earning assets for the next 100 basis points of declining interest rates.
December 31, 2024
$ Change in Net Interest Income
% Change in Net Interest Income
200 basis points rising
$
(18,859)
(8.0) %
100 basis points rising
$
(9,274)
(3.9) %
100 basis points falling
$
5,779
2.5 %
200 basis points falling
(1,424)
(0.6) %
The preceding interest rate sensitivity analysis does not represent a forecast and should not be relied upon as being
indicative of expected operating results.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
HORIZON BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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Consolidated Statements of Income
68
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
69
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
70
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
71
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
73
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 686)
136
Management’s Report on Financial Statements
139
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
December 31
2024
December 31
2023
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
92,300
$
112,772
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
201,131
413,528
Federal funds sold
—
215
Total cash and cash equivalents
293,431
526,515
Interest earning time deposits
735
2,205
Investment securities, available for sale
233,677
547,251
Investment securities, held to maturity (fair value of $1,566,268 and $1,668,758)
1,867,690
1,945,638
Loans held for sale
67,597
1,418
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $51,980 and $50,029
4,795,060
4,367,601
Premises and equipment, net
93,864
94,583
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
53,826
34,509
Goodwill
155,211
155,211
Other intangible assets
10,223
13,626
Interest receivable
39,747
38,710
Cash value of life insurance
37,450
36,157
Other assets
152,635
177,061
Total assets
$
7,801,146
$
7,940,485
Liabilities
Deposits
Non–interest bearing
$
1,064,818
$
1,116,005
Interest bearing
4,535,834
4,548,888
Total deposits
5,600,652
5,664,893
Short and long-term borrowings
1,232,252
1,353,050
Subordinated notes
55,738
55,543
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts
57,477
57,258
Interest payable
11,137
22,249
Other liabilities
80,308
68,680
Total liabilities
7,037,564
7,221,673
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, Authorized, 1,000,000 shares, Issued 0 shares
—
—
Common stock, no par value, Authorized 99,000,000 shares
44,226,819 and 44,106,174 shares issued at December 31, 2024 and December
31, 2023, respectively
—
—
Additional paid-in capital
363,761
356,400
Retained earnings
436,122
429,021
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(36,301)
(66,609)
Total stockholders’ equity
763,582
718,812
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
7,801,146
$
7,940,485
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Interest Income
Interest and fees on loans
$
291,069
$
244,544
$
173,500
Investment securities – taxable
30,295
34,410
33,202
Investment securities – tax exempt
25,439
28,384
29,025
Other
9,680
4,967
306
Total interest income
356,483
312,305
236,033
Interest Expense
Deposits
115,042
85,857
17,809
Short and long-term borrowings
44,930
42,478
12,465
Subordinated notes
3,319
3,511
3,522
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts
4,588
4,715
2,719
Total interest expense
167,879
136,561
36,515
Net Interest Income
188,604
175,744
199,518
Credit loss expense (recovery)
5,389
2,459
(1,816)
Net Interest Income after Credit Loss Expense (Recovery)
183,215
173,285
201,334
Non–interest Income
Service charges on deposit accounts
12,940
12,227
11,598
Wire transfer fees
461
448
595
Interchange fees
13,799
12,861
12,402
Fiduciary activities
5,394
5,080
5,381
Gains (losses) on sale of investment securities
(39,140)
(32,052)
—
Gain on sale of mortgage loans
4,215
4,323
7,165
Mortgage servicing income, net
1,677
2,708
4,800
Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance
1,300
3,709
2,594
Death benefit on bank owned life insurance
—
—
644
Other income
2,325
2,694
2,272
Total non–interest income
2,971
11,998
47,451
Non–interest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits
88,244
80,809
80,283
Net occupancy expenses
13,376
13,355
13,323
Data processing
10,861
11,626
10,567
Professional fees
2,733
2,645
1,843
Outside services and consultants
14,564
9,942
10,850
Loan expense
4,076
4,980
5,411
FDIC insurance expense
5,032
3,880
2,558
Core deposit intangible amortization
3,403
3,612
3,702
Other losses
1,199
1,051
1,046
Other expense
15,348
14,384
13,618
Total non–interest expense
158,836
146,284
143,201
Income Before Income Taxes
27,350
38,999
105,584
Income tax (benefit) expense
(8,079)
11,018
12,176
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
$
35,429
$
27,981
$
93,408
Basic Earnings Per Share
$
0.81
$
0.64
$
2.14
Diluted Earnings Per Share
0.80
0.64
2.14
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Net Income
$
35,429
$
27,981
$
93,408
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments:
Change in fair value of derivative instruments for the period
—
(523)
5,649
Reclassification adjustment for swap termination (gains)
realized in income
—
(1,453)
—
Income tax effect
—
415
(1,186)
Changes from derivative instruments
—
(1,561)
4,463
Change in securities:
Unrealized gain (loss) for the period on AFS securities
(120)
20,728
(147,345)
Reclassification of securities from available for sale to held to
maturity
—
—
(794)
Amortization from transfer of securities from available for sale
to held to maturity securities
(657)
(691)
(1,236)
Reclassification adjustment for securities (gains) losses
realized in income
39,140
32,052
—
Income tax effect
(8,055)
(10,939)
31,369
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
30,308
41,150
(118,006)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
30,308
39,589
(113,543)
Comprehensive Income
$
65,737
$
67,570
$
(20,135)
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Balances, January 1, 2022
$
—
$
—
$
352,122
$
363,742
$
7,345
$
723,209
Net income
—
—
—
93,408
—
93,408
Other comprehensive loss, net
of tax
—
—
—
—
(113,543)
(113,543)
Amortization of unearned
compensation
—
—
2,462
—
—
2,462
Exercise of stock options
—
—
145
—
—
145
Stock option expense
—
—
13
—
—
13
Stock awards vested
—
—
(1,824)
—
—
(1,824)
Repurchase of outstanding
common stock
—
—
—
—
—
—
Stock retirement plans
—
—
1,270
—
—
1,270
Cash dividends on common
stock ($0.63 per share)
—
—
—
(27,765)
—
(27,765)
Balances, December 31, 2022
$
—
$
—
$
354,188
$
429,385
$
(106,198) $
677,375
Net income
—
—
—
27,981
—
27,981
Other comprehensive income,
net of tax
—
—
—
—
39,589
39,589
Amortization of unearned
compensation
—
—
3,586
—
—
3,586
Exercise of stock options
—
—
—
—
—
—
Stock option expense
—
—
—
—
—
—
Net settlement of share
awards
—
—
(1,221)
—
—
(1,221)
Stock retirement plans
—
—
(153)
—
—
(153)
Cash dividends on common
stock ($0.64 per share)
—
—
—
(28,345)
—
(28,345)
Balances, December 31, 2023
$
—
$
—
$
356,400
$
429,021
$
(66,609) $
718,812
Net income
—
—
—
35,429
—
35,429
Other comprehensive income,
net of tax
—
—
—
—
30,308
30,308
Amortization of unearned
compensation
—
—
4,586
—
—
4,586
Net settlement of share
awards
—
—
(1,371)
—
—
(1,371)
Stock retirement plans
—
—
4,146
—
—
4,146
Cash dividends on common
stock ($0.64 per share)
—
—
—
(28,328)
—
(28,328)
Balances, December 31, 2024
$
—
$
—
$
363,761
$
436,122
$
(36,301) $
763,582
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Operating Activities
Net income
$
35,429
$
27,981
$
93,408
Items not requiring (providing) cash
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses
5,389
2,459
(1,816)
Depreciation and amortization
10,331
10,938
10,754
Share based compensation
4,586
3,586
2,475
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
1,971
1,032
2,345
Impairment (recovery) of mortgage servicing rights
—
—
(2,594)
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities
8,407
10,069
12,148
Deferred income taxes
(17,000)
(3,322)
2,177
(Gain) loss on sale of investment securities
39,140
32,052
—
Gain on sale of mortgage loans
(4,215)
(4,323)
(7,165)
Proceeds from sales of loans
435,522
145,922
225,928
Loans originated for sale
(499,688)
(138,430)
(215,174)
Gain on cash value life insurance
(1,300)
(3,709)
(2,594)
Gain on other real estate owned
(450)
(300)
(722)
Net change in:
Interest receivable
(1,037)
(3,416)
(9,157)
Interest payable
(11,112)
16,869
3,145
Other assets
(9,698)
13,199
(13,964)
Other liabilities
10,093
(21,671)
(4,814)
Net cash provided by operating activities
6,368
88,936
94,380
Investing Activities
Purchases of securities available for sale
—
(1,525)
(180,198)
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
293,138
439,285
—
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal repayments of securities
available for sale
16,712
29,408
69,113
Purchases of securities held to maturity
(312)
(10,141)
(430,457)
Proceeds from maturities of securities held to maturity
71,649
80,201
72,968
Net change in interest earning time deposits
1,470
607
1,970
Purchase of FHLB stock
(19,317)
(7,832)
(2,435)
Redemption of FHLB stock
—
—
198
Purchase of loans
(240,020)
(124,946)
(55,195)
Net change in loans
(217,055)
(140,510)
(448,284)
Proceeds on the sale of OREO and repossessed assets
2,000
2,981
5,263
Premises and equipment expenditures
(5,084)
(7,775)
(6,429)
Purchases of bank owned life insurance
—
—
(50,000)
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance
44,043
69,765
3,554
Net cash received in branch acquisition
—
—
—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(52,776)
329,518
(1,019,932)
Financing Activities
Net change in deposits
(64,241)
(192,881)
54,783
Proceeds from borrowings
512,759
866,099
1,178,746
Repayment of borrowings
(563,523)
(654,157)
(755,608)
Net change in repurchase agreements
(46,118)
(1,841)
7,072
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Net settlement of share awards
(1,371)
(1,221)
(1,824)
Proceeds from sale of SERP shares
4,146
—
—
Exercise of stock options
—
—
145
Repurchase of outstanding stock
—
—
—
Repayment of subordinated notes
—
(3,132)
—
Dividends paid on common stock
(28,328)
(28,311)
(27,765)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(186,676)
(15,444)
455,549
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(233,084)
403,010
(470,003)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period
526,515
123,505
593,508
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
$
293,431
$
526,515
$
123,505
Additional Supplemental Information
Interest paid
$
178,891
$
119,692
$
33,370
Income taxes paid
10,710
2,137
802
Transfer of loans to other real estate and repossessed assets
2,690
3,299
2,009
Transfer of loans held for investment to loans held for sale
87,638
Transfer of premises to other real estate
—
—
1,479
Transfer of available for sale securities to held to maturity securities
—
—
120,881
Redemption of cash value of life insurance, not settled
—
43,962
—
Cash dividends declared, not paid
7,081
7,156
7,122
Qualified affordable housing investments obtained in exchange for funding
commitments
—
14,491
—
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Note 1 – Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business — The consolidated financial statements of Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (“Horizon”) and its wholly
owned subsidiary, Horizon Bank (“Bank”) together referred to as “Horizon,” conform to accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America and reporting practices followed by the banking industry.
The Bank is a full–service commercial bank offering a broad range of commercial and retail banking and other
services incident to banking along with a trust department that offers corporate and individual trust and agency
services and investment management services. The Bank maintains 71 full service offices. The Bank has wholly
owned direct and indirect subsidiaries: Horizon Investments, Inc. (“Horizon Investments”), Horizon Properties, Inc.
(“Horizon Properties”), Horizon Insurance Services, Inc. (“Horizon Insurance”) and Horizon Grantor Trust. Horizon
Investments manages the investment portfolio of the Bank. Horizon Properties manages the real estate investment
trust. Horizon Insurance is used by the Company’s Wealth Management to sell certain insurance products. Horizon
Grantor Trust holds title to certain company owned life insurance policies. Horizon conducts no business except that
incident to its ownership of the subsidiaries.
Horizon formed Horizon Bancorp Capital Trust II in 2004 (“Trust II”) and Horizon Bancorp Capital Trust III in 2006
(“Trust III”) for the purpose of participating in pooled trust preferred securities offerings. The Company assumed
additional debentures as the result of the following acquisitions: Alliance Financial Corporation in 2005, which
formed Alliance Financial Statutory Trust I (“Alliance Trust”); American Trust & Savings Bank in 2010, which formed
Am Tru Statutory Trust I (“Am Tru Trust”); Heartland Bancshares, Inc. in 2013, which formed Heartland (IN)
Statutory Trust II (“Heartland Trust”); LaPorte Bancorp, Inc. in 2016, which had acquired City Savings Statutory
Trust I (“City Savings Trust”); and Salin Bancshares, Inc. in 2019, which formed Salin Statutory Trust I (“Salin
Trust”). See Note 13 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion regarding these previously
consolidated entities that are now reported separately. The business of Horizon is not seasonal to any material
degree.
Basis of Reporting — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Horizon and subsidiaries. All
material inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates. The allowance for credit losses and the fair values of financial instruments are
particularly subject to change.
Business Combinations — Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting.
The accounts of an acquired entity are included as of the date of acquisition, and any excess of purchase price over
the fair value of the net assets acquired is capitalized as goodwill. Horizon typically issues Common Stock and/or
pays cash for an acquisition, depending on the terms of the acquisition agreement. The value of Common Stock
issued is determined based on the market price of the stock as of the closing of the acquisition. Acquisition costs
are expensed when incurred.
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents includes cash, deposits with other financial institutions
with original maturities under 90 days, and federal funds sold.
Fair Value Measurements — Horizon uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments, to certain
assets, and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Horizon has adopted Accounting Standards
Codification (ASC) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures for all applicable financial and nonfinancial
assets and liabilities. This accounting guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value
and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This guidance applies only when other guidance requires
or permits assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value; it does not expand the use of fair value in any new
circumstances.
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As defined in codification, fair value is the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants. It represents an exit price at the measurement date. Market participants are buyers
and sellers, who are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact in the principal (or most
advantageous) market for the asset or liability being measured. Current market conditions, including imbalances
between supply and demand, are considered in determining fair value. Horizon values its assets and liabilities in the
principal market where it sells the particular asset or transfers the liability with the greatest volume and level of
activity. In the absence of a principal market, the valuation is based on the most advantageous market for the asset
or liability (i.e., the market where the asset could be sold or the liability transferred at a price that maximizes the
amount to be received for the asset or minimizes the amount to be paid to transfer the liability).
In measuring the fair value of an asset, Horizon assumes the highest and best use of the asset by a market
participant to maximize the value of the asset, and does not consider the intended use of the asset.
When measuring the fair value of a liability, Horizon assumes that the nonperformance risk associated with the
liability is the same before and after the transfer. Nonperformance risk is the risk that an obligation will not be
satisfied and encompasses not only Horizon’s own credit risk (i.e., the risk that Horizon will fail to meet its
obligation), but also other risks such as settlement risk. Horizon considers the effect of its own credit risk on the fair
value for any period in which fair value is measured.
There are three acceptable valuation techniques that can be used to measure fair value: the market approach, the
income approach and the cost approach. Selection of the appropriate technique for valuing a particular asset or
liability takes into consideration the exit market, the nature of the asset or liability being valued, and how a market
participant would value the same asset or liability. Ultimately, determination of the appropriate valuation method
requires significant judgment, and sufficient knowledge and expertise are required to apply the valuation techniques.
Valuation inputs refer to the assumptions market participants would use in pricing a given asset or liability using one
of the three valuation techniques. Inputs can be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are those
assumptions which market participants would use in pricing the particular asset or liability. These inputs are based
on market data and are obtained from a source independent of Horizon. Unobservable inputs are assumptions
based on Horizon’s own information or estimate of assumptions used by market participants in pricing the asset or
liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best and most current information available on the measurement
date. All inputs, whether observable or unobservable, are ranked in accordance with a prescribed fair value
hierarchy which gives the highest ranking to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest ranking to unobservable inputs (Level 3). Fair values for assets or liabilities
classified as Level 2 are based on one or a combination of the following factors: (i) quoted prices for similar assets;
(ii) observable inputs for the asset or liability, such as interest rates or yield curves; or (iii) inputs derived principally
from or corroborated by observable market data. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value
measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement in its entirety. The Company considers an input to be significant if it drives 10% or more of the total
fair value of a particular asset or liability.
Assets and liabilities are considered to be fair valued on a recurring basis if fair value is measured regularly (i.e.,
daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly). Recurring valuation occurs at a minimum on the measurement date. Assets and
liabilities are considered to be fair valued on a nonrecurring basis if the fair value measurement of the instrument
does not necessarily result in a change in the amount recorded on the balance sheet. Generally, nonrecurring
valuation is the result of the application of other accounting pronouncements which require assets or liabilities to be
assessed for impairment or recorded at the lower of cost or fair value. The fair value of assets or liabilities
transferred in or out of Level 3 is measured on the transfer date, with any additional changes in fair value
subsequent to the transfer considered to be realized or unrealized gains or losses.
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Investment Securities Available for Sale — Horizon designates a portion of its investment portfolio as available
for sale based on management’s plans to use such securities for asset and liability management, liquidity and not to
hold such securities as long-term investments. Management repositions the portfolio to take advantage of future
expected interest rate trends when Horizon’s long-term profitability can be enhanced. Investment securities
available for sale and marketable equity securities are carried at estimated fair value and any net unrealized gains/
losses (after tax) on these securities are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. Amortization of
premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded as interest income from securities. Gains/losses on the
disposition of securities available for sale are recognized at the time of the transaction and are determined by the
specific identification method.
Investment Securities Held to Maturity — Includes any security for which Horizon has the positive intent and
ability to hold until maturity. These securities are carried at amortized cost.
Loans — Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or
payoff are reported at amortized cost. Amortized cost is the principal balance outstanding, net of purchase
premiums and discounts, deferred loan fees and costs. Accrued interest receivable totaling $25.6 million and $23.7
million at December 31, 2024 and 2023 was excluded from the Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”) calculation and
was reported in accrued interest receivable on the consolidated balance sheet. Interest income is accrued on the
unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized
in interest income using the effective yield method without anticipating prepayments.
Interest on commercial, mortgage and installment loans is recognized over the term of the loans based on the
principal amount outstanding. When principal or interest is past due 90 days or more, and the loan is not well
secured or in the process of collection, or when serious doubt exists as to the collectability of a loan, the accrual of
interest is discontinued. Loan origination fees, net of direct loan origination costs, are deferred and recognized over
the life of the loan as a yield adjustment. Discounts and premiums on purchased loans are amortized to income
using the interest method over the remaining period to contractual maturity, adjusted for anticipated prepayments.
From time to time, the Bank obtains information that may lead management to believe that the collection of
payments may be doubtful on a particular loan. In recognition of this, it is management's policy to convert the loan
from an “earning asset” to a non–accruing loan. The entire balance of a loan is considered delinquent if the
minimum payment contractually required to be made is not received by the specified due date. Further, it is
management's policy to generally place a loan on non–accrual status when the payment is delinquent in excess of
90 days or the loan has had the accrual of interest discontinued by management. The officer responsible for the
loan and the Chief Commercial Banking and/or the Chief Operations Officer must review all loans placed on non–
accrual status. Subsequent payments on non–accrual loans are recorded as a reduction of principal, and interest
income is recorded only after principal recovery is reasonably assured. Non–accrual loans are returned to accrual
status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any
reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal in accordance with the loan terms. The Company
requires a period of satisfactory performance of not less than six months before returning a non–accrual loan to
accrual status.
Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments
when appropriate. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals and modifications unless either of
the following applies: management has a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a modified loan will be
executed with an individual borrower or the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified
contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company.
Consistent with regulatory guidance, charge–offs on all loan segments are taken when specific loans, or portions
thereof, are considered uncollectible. The Company's policy is to promptly charge these loans off in the period the
uncollectible loss is reasonably determined.
For all loan portfolio segments except 1–4 family residential properties and consumer, the Company promptly
charges off loans, or portions thereof, when available information confirms that specific loans are uncollectible
based on information that includes, but is not limited to, (1) the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower, (2)
declining collateral values, and/or (3) legal action, including bankruptcy, that impairs the borrower's ability to
adequately meet its obligations. For impaired loans that are considered to be solely collateral dependent, a partial
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charge–off is recorded when a loss has been confirmed by an updated appraisal or other appropriate valuation of
the collateral.
The Company charges off 1–4 family residential and consumer loans, or portions thereof, when the Company
reasonably determines the amount of the loss. The Company adheres to timeframes established by applicable
regulatory guidance which provides for the charge–down or specific allocation of family first and junior lien
mortgages to the net realizable value less costs to sell when the value is known but no later than when a loan is 180
days past due. Pursuant to such guidelines, the Company also charge off unsecured open–end loans when the loan
is contractually 90 days past due. Loans at these respective delinquency thresholds for which the Company can
clearly document that the loan is both well–secured and in the process of collection, such that collection in full will
occur regardless of delinquency status, are not charged off.
A loan is individually evaluated when, based on current information, a creditor may be experiencing financial
difficulty and repayment is substantially expected through operation or sale of collateral. For collateral–dependent
assets individually evaluated, the Company utilizes, as a practical expedient, the fair value of collateral, adjusted for
estimated costs to sell, when determining the allowance for credit losses.
Smaller–balance, homogeneous loans are evaluated in total. Such loans include residential first mortgage loans
secured by 1–4 family residences, residential construction loans, automobile, home equity, second mortgage loans
and mortgage warehouse loans. Commercial loans and mortgage loans secured by other properties are evaluated
individually.
Modifications for Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty - The Company may renegotiate the terms of
existing loans for a variety of reasons. When refinancing or restructuring a loan, the Company evaluates whether
the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. In making this determination, the Company considers whether the
borrower is currently in default on any of its debt. In addition, the Company evaluates whether it is probable that the
borrower would be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification and if the
borrower (without the current modification) could obtain equivalent financing from another creditor at a market rate
for similar debt. Modifications of loans to borrowers in these situations may indicate that the borrower is facing
financial difficulty
Loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty may be in the form of principal forgiveness, an
interest rate reduction, an other-than-insignificant payment delay, or a term extension or a combination thereof,
among other things. For disclosure purposes, an other-than-insignificant payment delay represents a deferral of
payments of greater than 3 months within a 12 month period.
Purchased Credit Deteriorated (“PCD”) Loans — The Company has purchased loans, some of which have
experienced credit deterioration since origination. PCD loans are recorded at the amount paid. An ACL on loans is
determined using the same methodology as other loans held for investment. The initial ACL on loans determined on
a collective basis is allocated to individual loans. The sum of the loan’s purchase price and ACL on loans becomes
its initial amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the par value of the loan
is a noncredit discount or premium, which is amortized or accreted into interest income over the remaining life of the
loan. Subsequent changes to the ACL on loans are recorded through credit loss expense.
Loans Held for Sale — Loans held for sale generally consist of mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in
the secondary market and are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized
through a valuation allowance by charges to non–interest income. Gains and losses on loan sales are recorded in
non–interest income, and direct loan origination costs and fees are deferred at origination of the loan and are
recognized in non–interest income upon sale of the loan.
During the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Company elected to transfer its mortgage warehouse loan
portfolio at the lower of unamortized cost or fair market value to loans held for sale from the held for investment loan
portfolio. At December 31, 2024, loans held for sale consisted of mortgage loans originated for sale with a carrying
value of $2.8 million and the mortgage warehouse loan portfolio with a carrying value of $64.8 million. The change
in classification resulted in a reversal of $0.9 million in the allowance for credit losses for the year ended December
31, 2024. On January 17, 2025, the Company completed the sale of its mortgage warehouse loan portfolio to an
unrelated third party.
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Concentrations of Credit Risk — The Bank grants commercial, real estate, and consumer loans to customers
located primarily in Indiana and Michigan. Commercial loans make up approximately 64% of the loan portfolio and
are secured by both real estate and business assets. These loans are expected to be repaid from cash flows from
operations of the businesses. The Bank does not have a concentration in speculative commercial real estate loans.
Residential real estate loans make up approximately 17% of the loan portfolio and are secured by residential real
estate. Installment loans make up approximately 20% of the loan portfolio and are primarily secured by consumer
assets.
Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”) on Loans — The ACL on loans is a valuation account that is deducted from
the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans are charged
off against the ACL when management believes the loan balance is confirmed to be no longer collectible. Expected
recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off and expected to be charged off.
Management estimates the ACL balance using relevant information, from internal and external sources, relating to
past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience
provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made
for differences in current loan–specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio
mix, delinquency level, or term as well as for changes in environmental conditions, changes in economic conditions,
or other relevant factors.
The Company considers the following when estimating credit losses: 1) available information relevant to assessing
the collectibility of cash flows including internal information, external information or a combination of both relating to
past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts; 2) relevant qualitative and quantitative
factors relating to the environment in which the Company operates and factors specific to the borrower; 3) off–
balance sheet credit exposures; and credit support.
For periods beyond the reasonable and supportable forecast period, management applies a reversion method to
estimate expected credit losses. The reversion method involves gradually reverting to historical loss experience
over a specified period. Typically, the Company used a straight-line reversion method over a four-quarter period.
Subsequent to the four quarter reversion period, the historical loss rate is applied to the remaining life of the loan.
ACL on loans is measured on a collective basis and reflects impairment in groups of loans aggregated on the basis
of similar risk characteristics which may include any one or a combination of the following: internal credit ratings,
risk ratings or classification, financial asset type, collateral type, size, industry of the borrower, historical or expected
credit loss patterns, and reasonable and supportable forecast periods. The ACL for a specific portfolio segment is
computed by multiplying the loss rate by the amortized cost balance of the segment with adjustments for other
qualitative factors as described above. As appropriate, newer credit products or portfolios with limited historical loss
may use applicable external data for determining the ACL until experience justifies that sufficient product maturity
supports the estimate of expected credit losses.
Pursuant to ASC 326–20–30–9, an entity shall not rely solely on past events to estimate expected credit losses, and
should consider adjustments to historical information to reflect the extent to which management expects current
conditions and forecasted conditions to differ from the periods utilized for the historical loss rate calculation.
Management has incorporated an adjustment of the historical loss rate calculated within the model to reflect current
and forecasted condition and has applied this adjustment on a qualitative factor basis to the aggregate pool loss
rate.
The qualitative adjustment is based on a combination of external econometric data and internal factors such as
portfolio composition, changes in management, changes in loan policy and other factors. The economic forecast is
based in part on economic indexes and quantitative matrices with a twenty–four month forecast. The qualitative
adjustment is calculated based on current and forecasted conditions and evaluated each quarter by management,
and therefore is dynamic in nature. The qualitative economic adjustment is then reverted over a twelve month
period to the historical base loss rate which is preserved in the calculation of “all in” loss rate.
Specific reserves reflect collateral shortfalls on loans identified for evaluation or individually considered non–
performing, including troubled debt restructurings and receivables where the Company has determined foreclosure
is probable. These loans no longer have similar risk characteristics to collectively evaluated loans due to changes in
credit risk, borrower circumstances, recognition of write–offs, or cash collections that have been fully applied to
principal on the basis of non–accrual policies. At a minimum, the population of loans subject to individual evaluation
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include individual loans and leases where it is probable we will be unable to collect all amounts due, according to
the original contractual terms. These include commercial impaired loans, jumbo residential mortgages (as defined),
and jumbo home equity loans with a balance exceeding $250,000, and other loans as determined by management.
ACL for residential and consumer loans are, primarily, determined by pools of similar loans and are evaluated on a
quarterly basis.
Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Loans evaluated individually are
not also included in the collective evaluation. When management determines that foreclosure is probable, expected
credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for selling costs as
appropriate.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Off–Balance Sheet (“OBS”) Credit Exposures — The Company estimates
expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk via a contractual
obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The Company
determines the estimated amount of expected credit extensions based on historical usage to calculate the amount
of exposure for a loss estimate.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Available for Sale Securities — For available for sale debt securities in an
unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will
be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or
requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For debt
securities available for sale that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether the
decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, management
considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a
rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment
indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are
compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is
less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an ACL is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the
amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through
an ACL is recorded in other comprehensive income.
Changes in the ACL are recorded as provision for, or reversal of, credit loss expense. Losses are charged against
the allowance when management believes the available for sale security is confirmed to be uncollectible or when
either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Held to Maturity Securities — For held to maturity securities, the Company
conducts an assessment of its held to maturity securities at the time of purchase and on at least an annual basis to
ensure such investment securities remain within appropriate levels of risk and continue to perform satisfactorily in
fulfilling its obligations. The Company considers, among other factors, the nature of the securities and credit ratings
or financial condition of the issuer. If available, the Company obtains a credit rating for issuers from the Nationally
Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (“NRSRO”) for consideration. If this assessment indicates that a material
credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the
amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the
amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an ACL is recorded for the credit loss.
Premises and Equipment — Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost, net of
accumulated depreciation and amortization. Buildings and major improvements are capitalized and depreciated
using primarily the straight-line method with useful lives ranging from 3 to 40 years. Furniture and equipment are
capitalized and depreciated using primarily the straight-line method with useful lives ranging from 2 to 20 years.
Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while major additions and improvements are capitalized. Gains
and losses on disposition are included in current operations.
Repossessed Assets - Repossessed assets consist of property that has been repossessed and is comprised of
commercial and residential real estate and other non-real estate property, including auto and recreational and
marine vehicles. The assets are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs, establishing a new cost
basis. Initial valuation adjustments are charged to the allowance for credit losses. Fair values are estimated
primarily based on appraisals, third-party price opinions, or internally developed pricing models. After initial
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recognition, fair value estimates are updated periodically. Declines in fair value below cost are recognized through
valuation allowances which may be reversed when supported by future increases in fair value. These valuation
adjustments, in addition to gains and losses realized on sales and net operating expenses, are recorded in other
non-interest expense. Repossessed assets are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) Stock — The stock is a required
investment for institutions that are members of the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) and Federal Home Loan Bank
(“FHLB”) systems. The required investment in the common stock is based on a predetermined formula.
Partnership Investments — The Company invests in partnerships that generate qualified affordable housing and
solar tax credits. The Company has elected to account for partnership investments in qualified affordable housing
using the proportional amortization method. Under the proportional amortization method, the initial cost of the
investment is amortized to income tax expense in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received. This
net investment performance is recognized in the income statement as a component of income tax expense. The
Company accounts for qualifying investment tax credits using the proportional amortization method and all others
under the deferral method. The investment in the limited partnerships totaling $24.9 million and $27.2 million at
December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The
Company investments in qualified affordable housing tax credits and had funding commitments of $14.9 million at
December 31, 2024. There has not been any significant amortization or tax credits recorded related to the qualified
affordable housing tax credits at December 31, 2024.
Mortgage Servicing Rights — Mortgage servicing assets are recognized separately when rights are acquired
through purchase or through sale of financial assets and included in other assets on the balance sheet. Under the
servicing assets and liabilities accounting guidance (ASC 860-50), servicing rights resulting from the sale or
securitization of loans originated by the Company are initially measured at fair value at the date of transfer. Under
the amortization method, servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net
servicing income. The amortized assets are assessed for impairment or increased obligation based on fair value at
each reporting date.
Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively,
is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The
valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing
income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, the custodial earnings rate, an inflation rate, ancillary income,
prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. These variables change from quarter to quarter as market
conditions and projected interest rates change, and may have an adverse impact on the value of the mortgage
servicing right and may result in a reduction to non–interest income.
Each class of separately recognized servicing assets subsequently measured using the amortization method are
evaluated and measured for impairment. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into tranches based on
predominant characteristics, such as loan term, rate type and investor type. Impairment is recognized through a
valuation allowance for an individual tranche, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount of the
servicing assets for that tranche. The valuation allowance is adjusted to reflect changes in the measurement of
impairment after the initial measurement of impairment. Changes in valuation allowances are reported with
mortgage servicing income net of impairment on the income statement. Fair value in excess of the carrying amount
of servicing assets for that stratum is not recognized.
Servicing fee income, which is reported on the income statement as mortgage servicing income, net, is recorded 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 $1.7 million, $2.7 million and $4.8 million for the
years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Late fees and ancillary fees related to loan
servicing were not material.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets — Goodwill is tested annually for impairment or more frequently should potential
triggering events be identified that may indicate potential impairment. At December 31, 2024, Horizon had core
deposit intangibles of $10.2 million subject to amortization and $155.2 million of goodwill, which is not subject to
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amortization. Goodwill arising from business combinations represents the value attributable to unidentifiable
intangible assets in the business acquired. Horizon’s goodwill relates to the value inherent in the banking industry
and that value is dependent upon the ability of Horizon to provide quality, cost effective banking services in a
competitive marketplace. The goodwill value is supported by revenue that is in part driven by the volume of
business transacted. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, goodwill impairment is
indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. A large majority of the goodwill relates to the
acquisitions of Heartland, Summit, Peoples, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Lafayette, Wolverine and Salin.
Advertising Costs — Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included in non-interest expenses in the
Consolidated Statement of Income. For the year ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2023, the Company incurred
advertising costs of $1.2 million, $1.2 million, and $0.9 million, respectively.
Bank Owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”) – BOLI has been purchased on certain employees and directors of the
Company. The Company records the life insurance at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract
at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or amounts due that are
probable at settlement.
Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell, Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and
Other Secured Borrowings — The Company purchases certain securities, generally U.S. government–sponsored
entity and agency securities, under agreements to resell. The amounts advanced under these agreements
represent short–term secured loans and are reflected as assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
We also sell certain securities under agreements to repurchase. These agreements are treated as collateralized
financing transactions. These and other secured borrowings such as loans sold not qualifying for sale accounting
treatment, are reflected as liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are recorded at the
amount of cash received in connection with the transaction. Short–term securities sold under agreements to
repurchase generally mature within one to four days from the transaction date. Securities, generally U.S.
government agency securities, pledged as collateral under these financing arrangements can be re–pledged by the
secured party. Additional collateral may be required based on the fair value of the underlying securities.
Income Taxes — The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance
(ASC 740, Income Taxes). The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense:
current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by
applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The
Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the
net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of
assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur.
Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred
tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than
not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Uncertain tax positions are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position
will be realized or sustained upon examination. The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50
percent; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation
processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and
subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being
realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The
determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the
facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense.
The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiaries.
Trust Assets and Income — Property, other than cash deposits, held in a fiduciary or agency capacity is not
included in the consolidated balance sheets since such property is not owned by Horizon.
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Transfer of Financial Assets — The transfer of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the
assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets
have been isolated from the Company and put presumptively beyond the reach of the transferor and its creditors,
even in bankruptcy or other receivership, (2) 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 (3) the Company does not maintain
effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity or the
ability to unilaterally cause the holder to return specific assets.
Earnings per Common Share — Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to
common shareholders (net income less dividend requirements for preferred stock and accretion of preferred stock
discount) by the weighted–average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflect the
potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted
into common stock. The following table shows computation of basic and diluted earnings per share.
Years Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Basic earnings per share
Net income
$
35,429
$
27,981
$
93,408
Weighted average common shares outstanding
43,702,314
43,630,160
43,568,823
Basic earnings per share
$
0.81
$
0.64
$
2.14
Diluted earnings per share
Net income available to common shareholders
$
35,429
$
27,981
$
93,408
Weighted average common shares outstanding
43,702,314
43,630,160
43,568,823
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock
359,704
208,827
92,381
Stock options
2,472
4,893
37,911
Weighted average common shares outstanding
44,064,490
43,843,880
43,699,115
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.80
$
0.64
$
2.14
There were 85,512, 226,028 and 319,760 shares for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022,
respectively, which were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were non-
dilutive.
On July 16, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a stock repurchase program for up to
2,250,000 shares of Horizon’s issued and outstanding common stock, no par value. As of December 31, 2024,
Horizon had repurchased a total of 803,349 shares at an average price per share of $16.89.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are
defined to include cash and due from banks, money market investments and federal funds sold with maturities of
one day or less. Horizon reports net cash flows for customer loan transactions, deposit transactions, short–term
investments and short-term borrowings.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) — Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income and other comprehensive
income (loss), net of applicable income taxes. Other comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized gain (loss)
on available for sale securities, unrealized and realized gains and losses in cash flow derivative financial
instruments and accretion (amortization) of available for sale securities transferred to held to maturity.
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Share–Based Compensation — At December 31, 2024, Horizon had share–based compensation plans, which are
described more fully in Note 20. All share–based payments are to be recognized as expense, based upon their fair
values, in the financial statements over the vesting period of the awards. Horizon has recorded approximately $4.6
million, $3.6 million, and $2.5 million in compensation expense relating to vesting of stock options and restricted
stock awards less estimated forfeitures for the year ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The
Company recognizes forfeitures as a reduction to expense only when they have occurred.
Derivative Financial Instruments — The Company occasionally enters into derivative financial instruments as part
of its interest rate risk management strategies. These derivative financial instruments consist primarily of interest
rate swaps. All derivative instruments are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as either an asset or
liability, at their fair value. The accounting for the gain or loss resulting from the change in fair value depends on the
intended use of the derivative. For a derivative used to hedge changes in fair value of a recognized asset or liability,
or an unrecognized firm commitment, the gain or loss on the derivative will be recognized in earnings together with
the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item. This results in an earnings impact only to the extent that the hedge is
ineffective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value. If it is determined that the derivative instrument is not highly
effective as a hedge, hedge accounting is discontinued and the adjustment to fair value of the derivative instrument
is recorded in earnings. For a derivative used to hedge changes in cash flows associated with forecasted
transactions, the gain or loss of the effective portion of the derivative will be deferred, and reported as accumulated
other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity, until such time the hedged transaction affects
earnings. For derivative instruments not accounted for as hedges, changes in fair value are recognized in non–
interest income or non–interest expense. See Note 21 - Derivative Financial Instruments.
Revenue Recognition — Accounting Standards Codification 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (ASC
606) provides that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to
customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for
those goods or services. The guidance enumerates five steps that entities should follow in achieving this core
principle. Revenue generated from financial instruments, including loans and investment securities, are not included
in the scope of ASC 606. The adoption of ASC 606 did not result in a change to the accounting of any of the
Company’s revenue streams that are within the scope of the amendments. Revenue–gathering activities that are
within the scope of ASC 606 and that are presented as non-interest income in the Company’s consolidated
statements of income include:
•
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts – these include general service fees charged for deposit
account maintenance and activity and transaction-based fees charged for certain services, such as
debit card, wire transfer and overdraft activities. Revenue is recognized when the performance
obligation is completed, which is generally after a transaction is completed or monthly for account
maintenance services.
•
Fiduciary activities – this includes periodic fees due from trust and wealth management customers for
managing the customers’ financial assets. Fees are charged based on a standard agreement and are
recognized as they are earned.
Segments — The Company has identified one reporting unit and one operating segment, community banking,
which encompasses commercial and consumer banking services to serve a similar base of clients utilizing
company-wide offerings of similar products and services managed through similar processes and platforms offered
to individuals, businesses, municipalities and other entities. See Note 26 - Segment Reporting for more details.
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Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements
In connection with the preparation of its financial statements for the second quarter of 2024, management corrected
a prior computation of the Company’s total capital (to risk-weighted assets), Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets),
and Tier 1 capital (to average assets) ratios for purposes of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for
holding companies filed with the Federal Reserve (the “Regulatory Filings”), which involved an incorrect
classification of the Company’s subordinated notes as Tier 1 capital. This incorrect classification affected the
Company's regulatory capital disclosures in certain prior period filings with the SEC, as those disclosures were
sourced from the Regulatory Filings. The Company evaluated the effects of the incorrect classification to its
previously filed Regulatory Filings and previously issued financial statements in accordance with SEC Staff
Accounting Bulletins No. 99 and No. 108 and, based upon qualitative and quantitative factors, determined the errors
were not material to the previously filed Regulatory Filings or the previously issued financial statements and
disclosures included in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2021, 2022 and
2023, or for any of the quarterly reports included therein or through our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended March 31, 2024. The Company has amended its Regulatory Filings for the periods ended
March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 to reclassify the subordinated notes balance from Tier 1 capital into Tier 2
capital. The correction of the classification had no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and
related disclosures or the amounts or disclosure of the regulatory capital ratios of the Bank as included in its call
reports. The Company continues to exceed regulatory proxy ratios to be considered “well capitalized”, plus the
capital conservation buffer, at December 31, 2024
We evaluated the aggregate effects of this error to our previously issued financial statements in accordance with
SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins No. 99 and No. 108 and, based upon quantitative and qualitative factors, determined
that the error was not material to the previously issued financial statements and disclosures included in our Annual
Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Adoption of New Accounting Standards
ASU 2023–02, "Investments Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in
Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method" ("ASU 2023-02") allows reporting entities to elect
to account for qualifying tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method, regardless of the
program giving rise to the related income tax credits. This guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal
years including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023. Early adoption is
permitted in any interim period. ASU 2023-02 was adopted as of January 1, 2024 without a material impact to the
Company's financial
ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures” ("ASU
2023-07") expands segment disclosure requirements for public entities to require disclosure of significant segment
expenses and other segment items on an annual and interim basis and to provide in interim periods all disclosures
about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets that are currently required annually. ASU 2023-07 is effective
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2024. These amendments should be applied retrospectively. ASU 2023-07 was adopted as January
1, 2024. See Note 26 - Segment Reporting for more details.
Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Yet Adopted
ASU No. 2023-09 "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" ("ASU 2023-09")
requires additional annual disclosures including further disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation,
additional information for reconciling items meeting a quantitative threshold, further disaggregation of income taxes
paid and other required disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company in the annual period beginning on
January 1, 2025 and applied on a prospective basis with both early adoption and retrospective application
permitted. ASU 2023-09 is not expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements.
ASU 2024-01 “Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope Application of Profits Interest and
Similar Awards” (“ASU 2024-01”) clarifies how an entity determines whether a profits interest or similar award is
within the scope of Topic 718 or is not a share-based payment arrangement and therefore within the scope of other
guidance. ASU 2024-01 provides an illustrative example with multiple fact patterns and also amends certain
language in the “Scope” and “Scope Exceptions” sections of Topic 718 to improve its clarity and operability without
changing the guidance. Entities can apply the amendments either retrospectively to all prior periods presented in
the financial statements or prospectively to profits interest and similar awards granted or modified on or after the
date of adoption. If prospective application is elected, an entity must disclose the nature of and reason for the
change in accounting principle. ASU 2024-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024,
including interim periods, and is not expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements.
ASU 2024-03 "Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income — Expense Disaggregation
Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses" ("ASU 2024-03") requires
disaggregated disclosure of income statement expenses for public business entities. ASU 2024-03 requires new
financial statement disclosures in tabular format, disaggregating information about prescribed categories underlying
any relevant income statement expense caption. The prescribed categories include, among other things, employee
compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization. Additionally, entities must disclose the total amount
of selling expenses and, in annual reporting periods, an entity’s definition of selling expenses. ASU 2024-03 is
effective for the Company, on a prospective basis, for annual periods beginning in 2027, and interim periods within
fiscal years beginning in 2028, though early adoption and retrospective application is permitted. ASU 2024-03 is not
expected to have a significant impact on our financial statements.
ASU 2024-04 “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20)” (“ASU 2024-04”) clarifies
wither the settlement of convertible debt, including debt containing cash conversion features at terms that are
different from the terms included in the existing debt instrument, should be accounted for as an induced conversion
or a debt extinguishment. ASU 2024-04 is effective for public business entities January 1, 2025 and is not expected
to have a significant impact on our financial statements.
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Note 2 – Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash
equivalents. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, cash equivalents consisted primarily of money market accounts with
brokers and certificates of deposit.
The Federal Reserve Act requires that the banks maintain cash reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank
based principally on the type and amount of their deposits. At its option, the Company maintains additional balances
to compensate for clearing and safekeeping services. At December 31, 2024, the Company’s cash accounts
exceeded federally insured limits by approximately $248.7 million. Approximately $195.5 million of this amount was
held by either the Federal Reserve Bank or the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, which is not federally
insured.
Note 3 – Securities
The fair value of securities is as follows:
December 31, 2024
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available for sale
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies
$
2,258
—
$
(457) $
1,801
State and municipal
243,521
—
(41,687)
201,834
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities
17,984
—
(3,441)
14,543
Private labeled mortgage–backed pools
—
—
—
—
Corporate notes
18,259
—
(2,760)
15,499
Total available for sale investment securities
$
282,022
$
—
$
(48,345) $
233,677
December 31, 2024
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Held to maturity
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies
$
278,383 $
— $
(39,253) $
239,130
State and municipal
1,048,862
958
(183,114) $
866,706
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities
349,726
—
(54,904)
294,822
Private labeled mortgage–backed pools
29,278
—
(3,958) $
25,320
Corporate notes
161,599
—
(21,309) $
140,290
Total held to maturity investment securities
$ 1,867,848 $
958 $
(302,538) $
1,566,268
Less: Allowance for credit losses
(158)
Held to maturity securities, net of allowance for credit losses $ 1,867,690
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December 31, 2023
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available for sale
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies
$
72,938
$
—
$
(8,561) $
64,377
State and municipal
353,299
—
(49,269)
304,030
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities
165,061
—
(24,184)
140,877
Corporate notes
43,317
455
(5,805)
37,967
Total available for sale investment securities
$
634,615
$
455
$
(87,819) $
547,251
December 31, 2023
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Held to maturity
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies
$
287,259
$
—
$
(41,299) $
245,960
State and municipal
1,088,499
1,185
(150,323)
939,361
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities
374,974
—
(56,467)
318,507
Private labeled mortgage–backed pools
32,329
—
(4,595)
27,734
Corporate notes
162,734
—
(25,538)
137,196
Total held to maturity investment securities
$ 1,945,795
$
1,185
$
(278,222) $ 1,668,758
Less: Allowance for credit losses
(157)
Held to maturity securities, net of allowance for credit losses $ 1,945,638
The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale and held to maturity at December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual
maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment
penalties.
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December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Available for sale
Within one year
$
—
$
—
$
5,505
$
5,408
One to five years
—
—
100,301
89,650
Five to ten years
173,533
141,915
167,764
141,203
After ten years
90,505
77,219
195,984
170,113
264,038
219,134
469,554
406,374
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities
17,984
14,543
165,061
140,877
Total available for sale investment securities
$
282,022
$
233,677
$
634,615
$
547,251
Held to maturity
Within one year
$
59,129
$
58,304
$
33,483
$
33,169
One to five years
298,362
278,007
225,957
216,354
Five to ten years
366,493
312,748
350,843
304,067
After ten years
764,860
597,067
928,209
768,927
1,488,844
1,246,126
1,538,492
1,322,517
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities
349,726
294,822
374,974
318,507
Private labeled mortgage–backed pools
29,278
25,320
32,329
27,734
Total held to maturity investment securities
$ 1,867,848
$ 1,566,268
$ 1,945,795
$ 1,668,758
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The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and the fair value of the Company’s available for sale
investments, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a
continuous unrealized loss position.
December 31, 2024
Less than 12 Months
12 Months or More
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Available for Sale Investment Securities
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies
$
—
$
—
$
1,801
$
(457) $
1,801
$
(457)
State and municipal
—
—
201,834
(41,687)
201,834
(41,687)
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed
securities
—
—
14,543
(3,441)
14,543
(3,441)
Corporate notes
—
—
15,499
(2,760)
15,499
(2,760)
Total available for sale investment
securities
$
—
$
—
$ 233,677
$ (48,345) $ 233,677
$ (48,345)
December 31, 2023
Less than 12 Months
12 Months or More
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Available for Sale Investment Securities
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies
$
—
$
—
$
64,377
$
(8,561) $
64,377
$
(8,561)
State and municipal
2,387
(236)
301,643
(49,033)
304,030
(49,269)
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed
securities
—
—
140,869
(24,184)
140,869
(24,184)
Corporate notes
—
—
36,359
(5,805)
36,359
(5,805)
Total available for sale investment
securities
$
2,387
$
(236) $ 543,248
$
(87,583) $ 545,635
$
(87,819)
Certain investments in debt securities are reported in the consolidated financial statements at an amount less than
their historical cost. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had 2,115 and 2,290 securities, respectively,
with market values below their cost basis. The total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2024 and 2023
was $1.8 billion and $2.1 billion, which is approximately 86% and 85%, respectively, of the Company's available for
sale and held to maturity securities portfolio. These declines resulted primarily from fluctuations in market interest
rates after purchase. Management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary.
No allowance for credit losses for available for sale debt securities was needed at December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023.
The allowance for credit losses for held to maturity securities is a contra asset valuation account that is deducted
from the carrying amount of held to maturity securities to present the net amount expected to be collected. Held to
maturity securities are charged off against the allowance for credit loss when deemed uncollectible. Adjustments to
the allowance for credit loss are reported in our Consolidated Statements of Income in credit loss expense. We
measure expected credit losses on held to maturity securities on a collective basis by major security type with each
type sharing similar risk characteristics, and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current
conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. With regard to U.S. Government–sponsored treasuries,
agency and mortgage–backed securities, all these securities are issued by a U.S. government–sponsored entity
and have an implicit or explicit government guarantee; therefore, no allowance for credit losses has been recorded
for these securities. With regard to obligations of states and municipal, private label mortgage–backed and
corporate note held to maturity securities, we consider (1) issuer bond ratings, (2) historical loss rates for given
bond ratings, (3) the financial condition of the issuer, and (4) whether issuers continue to make timely principal and
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interest payments under the contractual terms of the securities. Historical loss rates associated with securities
having similar grades as those in our portfolio have been insignificant. As of December 31, 2024, there were no past
due principal and interest payments associated with these securities. An allowance for credit loss of $158 thousand
and $157 thousand was recorded on these securities based on applying the long–term historical rating agency
credit loss rate for similarly rated securities at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
On a quarterly basis, the Company refreshes the credit quality indicator of each held-to-maturity security. The
Company applies ratings derived from Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations ("NRSRO"),
specifically Moody's and Standard & Poor's. For state and municipal securities where no rating is available from the
NRSROs, a consistent internally-assigned rating methodology is applied. The amortized cost of these securities in
the following tables subject to this methodology totaled $125.0 million as of December 31, 2024, and $143.7 million
as of December 31, 2023.
The following table summarizes credit ratings of our held-to-maturity securities at amortized cost for the periods
indicated:
December 31, 2024
AAA
AA
A
BBB
BB
Not Rated
Total
U.S. Treasury and federal
agencies
—
278,383
—
—
—
—
278,383
State and municipal
273,629
698,428
66,079
10,726
—
— 1,048,862
U.S. government agency
mortgage-backed securities
349,726
—
—
—
—
—
349,726
Private labeled mortgage-
backed pools
29,278
—
—
—
—
—
29,278
Corporate notes
—
6,176
11,549
75,603
4,543
63,728
161,599
Total
652,633
982,987
77,628
86,329
4,543
63,728 1,867,848
December 31, 2023
AAA
AA
A
BBB
BB
Not Rated
Total
U.S. Treasury and federal
agencies
—
287,259
—
—
—
—
287,259
State and municipal
285,748
730,907
69,658
2,186
—
— 1,088,499
U.S. government agency
mortgage-backed securities
374,974
—
—
—
—
—
374,974
Private labeled mortgage-
backed pools
32,329
—
—
—
—
—
32,329
Corporate notes
—
4,260
11,831
78,197
4,556
63,890
162,734
Total
693,051 1,022,426
81,489
80,383
4,556
63,890 1,945,795
The following table details activity in the allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity securities for the year ended
December 31, 2024 and 2023.
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Beginning balance
$
157 $
257
Credit loss expense (benefit)
1
(100)
Ending balance
$
158 $
157
Accrued interest receivable on available for sale debt securities and held to maturity securities totaled $12.7 million
and $14.7 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and is excluded from the estimate of
credit losses.
The U.S. government sponsored entities and agencies and mortgage–backed securities are either explicitly or
implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major credit rating agencies, and have a long
history of no credit losses. Therefore, for those securities, we do not record expected credit losses.
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Based on an evaluation of available evidence, management believes the unrealized losses on available for sale
state and municipal securities, private labeled mortgage–backed pools and corporate notes were due to changes in
interest rates. Due to the contractual terms, the issuers of state and municipal securities are not allowed to settle for
less than the amortized cost of the security. In addition, the Company does not intend to sell these securities prior to
the recovery of the amortized cost, which may not occur until maturity. No allowance for credit losses was
recognized for available for sale debt securities at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Information regarding security proceeds, gross gains and gross losses are presented below.
Year Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Sales of securities available for sale
Proceeds
$
293,138
$
439,285
$
—
Gross gains
6
215
—
Gross losses
(39,145)
(32,267)
—
The tax benefit of the proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale was $8.2 million, $6.7 million and $0 for
the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company pledges securities related to borrowings capacity at the Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan
Bank. The following table represents the fair value and amortized costs of these pledged securities.
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair Value
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Amortized Cost
Pledge securities for borrowing availability at the
Federal Reserve
$
851,384 $
1,032,916 $
1,441,920 $
1,682,935
Pledge securities for FHLB borrowings
$
279,136 $
333,613 $
— $
—
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Note 4 – Loans
The table below identifies the Company's loan portfolio segments and classes.
Portfolio Segment
Class of Financing Receivable
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
Non-owner occupied real estate
Residential spec homes
Development & spec land
Commercial and industrial
Residential real estate
Residential mortgage
Residential construction
Mortgage warehouse
Mortgage warehouse
Consumer
Installment
Indirect auto
Home equity
Portfolio segment is defined as a level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic methodology to
determine its allowance for credit losses. Class of financing receivable is defined as a group of financing receivables
determined on the basis of both of the following, 1) risk characteristics of the financing receivable, and 2) an entity’s
method for monitoring and assessing credit risk. Generally, the Bank does not move loans from a revolving loan to a
term loan other than construction loans. Construction loans are reviewed and rewritten prior to being originated as a
term loan.
The following table presents total outstanding loans held of investment by portfolio class, as of December 31, 2024
and 2023.
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
$
667,165
$
640,731
Non–owner occupied real estate
1,501,456
1,273,838
Residential spec homes
15,611
13,489
Development & spec land
18,627
34,039
Commercial & industrial
875,297
712,863
Total commercial
3,078,156
2,674,960
Real estate
Residential mortgage
783,961
654,295
Residential construction
18,948
26,841
Mortgage warehouse
—
45,078
Total residential real estate
802,909
726,214
Consumer
Installment
97,190
52,366
Indirect auto
303,901
399,946
Home equity
564,884
564,144
Total consumer
965,975
1,016,456
Total loans held for investment
4,847,040
4,417,630
Allowance for credit losses
(51,980)
(50,029)
Loans held for investment, net
$
4,795,060
$
4,367,601
Total loans include net unearned discounts and deferred loan costs of $14.9 million and $21.9 million at
December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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The risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment are as follows:
Commercial
Commercial loans are primarily based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying
collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected, and the
collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being
financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal
guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by
accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on
the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.
Commercial real estate loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real
estate. Commercial real estate lending typically involves larger loan principal amounts and the repayment of these
loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business
conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by
conditions in the real estate markets, the general economy or fluctuations in interest rates. The properties securing
the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of property type, and are monitored for
concentrations of credit. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral,
cash flow and risk grade criteria. As a general rule, the Company avoids financing single purpose projects unless
other underwriting factors are present to help mitigate risk. In addition, management tracks the level of owner
occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans.
Real Estate and Consumer
With respect to residential loans that are secured by 1-4 family residences and are generally owner occupied, the
Company generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio
is exceeded. Home equity loans are typically secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences, and
consumer loans are secured by consumer assets such as automobiles or recreational vehicles. Some consumer
loans are unsecured such as small installment loans and certain lines of credit. Repayment of these loans is
primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in
their market areas such as unemployment levels. Repayment can also be impacted by changes in property values
on residential properties. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread
over a large number of borrowers.
Mortgage Warehousing
Horizon’s mortgage warehouse lending has specific mortgage companies as customers of Horizon Bank. Individual
mortgage loans originated by these mortgage companies are funded as a secured borrowing with a pledge of
collateral under Horizon’s agreement with the mortgage company. Each mortgage loan funded by Horizon
undergoes an underwriting review by Horizon to the end investor guidelines and is assigned to Horizon until the
loan is sold to the secondary market by the mortgage company. In addition, Horizon takes possession of each
original note and forwards such note to the end investor once the mortgage company has sold the loan. At the time
a loan is transferred to the secondary market, the mortgage company reacquires the loan under its option within the
agreement. Due to the reacquire feature contained in the agreement, the transaction does not qualify as a sale and
therefore is accounted for as a secured borrowing with a pledge of collateral pursuant to the agreement with the
mortgage company. When the individual loan is sold to the end investor by the mortgage company, the proceeds
from the sale of the loan are received by Horizon and used to pay off the loan balance with Horizon along with any
accrued interest and any related fees. The remaining balance from the sale is forwarded to the mortgage company.
These individual loans typically are sold by the mortgage company within 30 days and are seldom held more than
90 days. Interest income is accrued during this period and collected at the time each loan is sold. Fee income for
each loan sold is collected when the loan is sold, and no costs are deferred due to the term between each loan
funding and related payoff, which is typically less than 30 days.
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Based on the agreements with each mortgage company, at any time a mortgage company can reacquire from
Horizon its outstanding loan balance on an individual mortgage and regain possession of the original note. Horizon
also has the option to request that the mortgage company reacquire an individual mortgage. Should this occur,
Horizon would return the original note and reassign the assignment of the mortgage to the mortgage company. Also,
in the event that the end investor would not be able to honor the purchase commitment and the mortgage company
would not be able to reacquire its loan on an individual mortgage, Horizon would be able to exercise its rights under
the agreement.
Non–performing Loans
The following table presents non–accrual loans and loans past due over 90 days still on accrual by class of loans at
December 31, 2024:
December 31, 2024
Total
Non–accrual
Loans Past
Due Over 90
Days Still
Accruing
Non–accruing
Loans with no
Allowance for
Credit Losses
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
$
2,448 $
— $
1,419
Non–owner occupied real estate
444
—
444
Residential spec homes
—
—
—
Development & spec land
534
—
534
Commercial and industrial
2,232
—
1,239
Total commercial
5,658
—
3,636
Real estate
Residential mortgage
11,215
—
—
Residential construction
—
—
—
Mortgage warehouse
—
—
—
Total real estate
11,215
—
—
Consumer
Installment
338
128
—
Indirect auto
1,542
358
—
Home equity
7,039
680
—
Total consumer
8,919
1,166
—
Total
$
25,792 $
1,166 $
3,636
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The following table presents non–accrual loans, loans past due over 90 days still on accrual by class of loan at
December 31, 2023:
December 31, 2023
Total
Non–accrual
Loans Past
Due Over 90
Days Still
Accruing
Non–performing
Loans with no
Allowance for Credit
Losses
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
$
2,636
$
—
$
1,789
Non–owner occupied real estate
3,485
—
1,242
Residential spec homes
—
—
—
Development & spec land
617
—
617
Commercial and industrial
624
—
20
Total commercial
7,362
—
3,668
Real estate
Residential mortgage
8,058
—
—
Residential construction
—
—
—
Mortgage warehouse
—
—
—
Total real estate
8,058
—
—
Consumer
Installment
88
—
—
Indirect auto
899
299
—
Home equity
3,303
260
—
Total consumer
4,290
559
—
Total
$
19,710
$
559
$
3,668
There was no interest income recognized on non–accrual loans during the years ended December 31, 2024 or 2023
while the loans were in non–accrual status.
The amount of accrued interest receivable written off by the Company by reversing interest income was not material
for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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The following table presents the payment status by class of loan at December 31, 2024:
December 31, 2024
Current
30–59 Days
Past Due
60–89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or
Greater
Past Due
Total Past
Due
Total Loans
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
$
665,875
$
1,195
$
—
$
95
$
1,290
$
667,165
Non–owner occupied real
estate
1,500,229
931
—
296
1,227
1,501,456
Residential spec homes
15,611
—
—
—
—
15,611
Development & spec land
18,627
—
—
—
—
18,627
Commercial and industrial
872,893
2,155
70
179
2,404
875,297
Total commercial
3,073,235
4,281
70
570
4,921
3,078,156
Real estate
Residential mortgage
773,214
—
4,163
6,584
10,747
783,961
Residential construction
18,948
—
—
—
—
18,948
Mortgage warehouse
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total real estate
792,162
—
4,163
6,584
10,747
802,909
Consumer
Installment
95,337
1,325
181
347
1,853
97,190
Indirect auto
298,048
4,179
806
868
5,853
303,901
Home equity
551,483
7,143
1,537
4,721
13,401
564,884
Total consumer
944,868
12,647
2,524
5,936
21,107
965,975
Total
$ 4,810,265
$
16,928
$
6,757
$
13,090
$
36,775
$ 4,847,040
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The following table presents the payment status by class of loan at December 31, 2023:
December 31, 2023
Current
30–59 Days
Past Due
60–89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or
Greater
Past Due
Total Past
Due
Total
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
$
638,389
$
2,342
$
—
$
—
$
2,342
$
640,731
Non–owner occupied real
estate
1,273,791
—
—
47
47
$ 1,273,838
Residential spec homes
13,489
—
—
—
—
$
13,489
Development & spec land
33,036
—
1,003
—
1,003
$
34,039
Commercial and industrial
710,567
1,659
54
583
2,296
$
712,863
Total commercial
2,669,272
4,001
1,057
630
5,688
2,674,960
Real estate
Residential mortgage
646,984
2,823
2,353
2,135
7,311
$
654,295
Residential construction
26,841
—
—
—
—
$
26,841
Mortgage warehouse
45,078
—
—
—
—
$
45,078
Total real estate
718,903
2,823
2,353
2,135
7,311
$
726,214
Consumer
Installment
52,001
304
10
51
365
$
52,366
Indirect auto
393,615
4,958
736
637
6,331
$
399,946
Home equity
558,062
3,748
1,217
1,117
6,082
$
564,144
Total consumer
1,003,678
9,010
1,963
1,805
12,778
1,016,456
Total
$ 4,391,853
$
15,834
$
5,373
$
4,570
$
25,777
$ 4,417,630
The entire balance of a loan is considered delinquent if the minimum payment contractually required to be made is
not received by the specified due date.
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Modified Loans
The following tables detail the amortized cost as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, of loans that were
modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the year ended:
December 31, 2024
Term
Extension
Interest
Rate
Reduction
Other-Than-
Insignificant
Payment
Delay
Term
Extension
and
Interest
Rate
Reduction
Multiple1
Total
% of Loans
Held for
Investment
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate $
2,038 $
— $
651 $
2,418 $
— $
5,107
0.77 %
Non–owner occupied real
estate
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Commercial and industrial
3,448
—
740
236
—
4,424
0.51 %
Total
$
5,486 $
— $
1,391 $
2,654 $
— $
9,531
0.20 %
1 Multiple modifications represents modifications to borrowers in the form of term extensions and other-than-insignificant
payment deferrals.
December 31, 2023
Term
Extension
Interest
Rate
Reduction
Other-Than-
Insignificant
Payment
Delay
Term
Extension
and
Interest
Rate
Reduction
Multiple1
Total
% of Loans
Held for
Investment
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate $
3,717 $
— $
— $
— $
— $
3,717
0.58 %
Non–owner occupied real
estate
—
—
—
—
—
—
— %
Commercial and industrial
1,953
—
—
562
131
2,646
0.37 %
Total
$
5,670 $
— $
— $
562 $
131 $
6,363
0.13 %
1 Multiple modifications represents modifications to borrowers in the form of term extensions and other-than-insignificant
payment deferrals.
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The following tables summarize the financial impacts of loan modifications and payment deferrals, as applicable,
during the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
December 31, 2024
Weighted
Average Term
Extension (In
Months)
Weighted
Average Interest
Rate Reduction
(In Percentage
Terms)
Weighted
Average
Payment Delay
(In Months)
Term Extension (In Months) &
Rate Reduction (In Percentage
Terms)
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
6
— %
5
Weighted average term extension
of 60 months & Weighted average
interest rate reduction of 1.04%
Non-owner occupied real
estate
—
—
—
—
Commercial and industrial
29
—
6
Weighted average term extension
of 21 months & Weighted average
interest rate reduction of 2.25%
December 31, 2023
Weighted
Average
Term
Extension
(In Months)
Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
Reduction (Int
Percentage
Terms)
Weighted
Average
Payment Delay
(In Months)
Term Extension
(In Months) &
Rate Reduction
(In Percentage
Terms)
Multiple1
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
12
— %
—
—
Non-owner occupied real
estate
—
—
—
—
Commercial and industrial
23
—
—
Weighted average
term extension of
105 months &
Weighted average
interest rate
reduction of 1.22%
Weighted average
term extension of 32
months & Weighted
average payment
deferral of 4 months
1 Multiple modifications represents modifications to borrowers in the form of term extensions and other-than-insignificant
payment deferrals.
The financial impacts of the modifications did not significantly impact our determination of the allowance for credit
losses during the periods presented above.
The following table presents the amortized cost basis at December 31, 2024 of loans to borrowers experiencing
financial difficulty that had been modified within the previous 12 months:
December 31, 2024
Current
30-89 Days Past
Due
90 Days or Greater
Past Due
Total
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
$
5,107 $
— $
— $
5,107
Non–owner occupied real estate
0
—
—
0
Commercial and industrial
4,424
—
—
4,424
Total
$
9,531 $
— $
— $
9,531
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The following table presents the amortized cost basis at December 31, 2023 of loans to borrowers experiencing
financial difficulty that had been modified within the previous 12 months:
December 31, 2023
Current
30-89 Days Past
Due
90 Days or
Greater
Past Due
Total
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
$
2,646 $
— $
— $
2,646
Non–owner occupied real estate
—
—
—
—
Commercial and industrial
3,717
—
—
3,717
Total
$
6,363 $
— $
— $
6,363
The Company did not have any loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that had a payment default
during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and were modified within the twelve months
prior to the payment default. For purposes of this disclosure, the Company considers “default” to mean 30 days or
more past due of contractual interest or principal.
Collateral Dependent Financial Assets
A collateral dependent financial loan relies solely on the operation or sale of the collateral for repayment. In
evaluating the overall risk associated with the loan, the Company considers character, overall financial condition
and resources, and payment record of the borrower; the prospects for support from any financially responsible
guarantors; and the nature and degree of protection provided by the cash flow and value of any underlying
collateral. However, as other sources of repayment become inadequate over time, the significance of the collateral's
value increases and the loan may become collateral dependent.
The tables below present the amortized cost basis and allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) allocated for collateral
dependent loans in accordance with ASC 326, which are individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses,
at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
December 31, 2024
Real Estate
Accounts
Receivable/
Equipment
Other
Total
ACL
Allocation
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
$
2,448
$
—
$
—
$
2,448
$
224
Non–owner occupied real estate
444
—
—
444
—
Residential spec homes
—
—
—
—
—
Development & spec land
534
—
—
534
—
Commercial and industrial
1,756
476
—
2,232
731
Total commercial
5,182
476
—
5,658
955
Total collateral dependent loans
$
5,182
$
476
$
—
$
5,658
$
955
(1) Collateral dependent loans had a collateral fair value of $3.4 million at December 31, 2024
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December 31, 2023
Real Estate
Accounts
Receivable/
Equipment
Other
Total
ACL
Allocation
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
$
2,636
$
—
$
—
$
2,636
$
190
Non–owner occupied real estate
3,485
—
—
3,485
699
Residential spec homes
—
—
—
—
—
Development & spec land
617
—
—
617
—
Commercial and industrial
563
42
20
625
604
Total commercial
7,301
42
20
7,363
1,493
Total collateral dependent loans
$
7,301
$
42
$
20
$
7,363
$
1,493
(1) Collateral dependent loans had a collateral fair value of $6.3 million at December 31, 2023
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had a carrying value of $0.4 million of repossessed assets. As of
December 31, 2024, the Company had a recorded net investment of $0.3 million of consumer mortgage loans in
which foreclosure proceedings have commenced. Repossessed assets are a component of other assets within the
consolidated balance sheet.
Credit Quality Indicators
Horizon Bank’s processes for determining credit quality differ slightly depending on whether a new loan or a
renewed loan is being underwritten, or whether an existing loan is being re–evaluated for credit quality. The latter
usually occurs upon receipt of current financial information or other pertinent data that would trigger a change in the
credit quality grade.
•
For new and renewed commercial loans, the Bank’s Credit Department, which acts independently of the loan
officer, assigns the credit quality grade to the loan. Loan grades for loans with an aggregate credit exposure
that exceeds the authorities in the respective regions (ranging from $3,000,000 to $6,000,000) are validated
by the Loan Committee, which is chaired by the Chief Commercial Banking Officer (“CCBO”).
•
Commercial loan officers are responsible for reviewing their loan portfolios and promptly assessing any
adverse change in credit quality and revising the risk rating appropriately. When circumstances warrant a
change in the credit quality grade, loan officers are required to notify the Credit Department of the change in
the credit quality grade. Downgrades are accepted immediately, however, lenders must present their factual
information to the Credit Department when recommending an upgrade. Downgrades to impaired status
require the concurrence of the CCBO and the Senior Workout Loan Manager.
•
The CCBO, or a designee, meets periodically with loan officers to discuss the status of past due loans and
classified loans. These meetings are also designed to give the loan officers an opportunity to identify an
existing loan that should be downgraded to a classified grade.
•
Monthly, senior management meets as members of the Watch Committee, which reviews all of the past due,
classified, and impaired loans and the relative trends of these assets. This committee also reviews the actions
taken by management regarding foreclosure mitigation, loan extensions, loan modifications, other real estate
owned and personal property repossessions. The information reviewed in this meeting acts as a precursor for
developing management’s analysis of the adequacy of the Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases.
For residential real estate and consumer loans, Horizon uses a grading system based on delinquency. Loans that
are 90 days or more past due, on non–accrual, or are classified as modified loans are graded “Substandard.” After
being 90 to 120 days delinquent a loan is charged off unless it is well secured and in the process of collection. If the
latter case exists, the loan is placed on non–accrual. Occasionally a mortgage loan may be graded as “Special
Mention.” When this situation arises, it is because the characteristics of the loan and the borrower fit the definition of
a Risk Grade 5 described below, which is normally used for grading commercial loans. Loans not graded
Substandard are considered Pass.
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Horizon Bank employs a nine–grade rating system to determine the credit quality of commercial loans. The first five
grades represent acceptable quality, and the last four grades mirror the criticized and classified grades used by the
bank regulatory agencies (special mention, substandard, doubtful, and loss). The loan grade definitions are detailed
below.
Risk Grade 1: Excellent (Pass)
Loans secured by liquid collateral, such as certificates of deposit, reputable bank letters of credit, or other
cash equivalents or loans to any publicly held company with a current long–term debt rating of A or better and
meeting defined key financial metric ranges.
Risk Grade 2: Good (Pass)
Loans to businesses that have strong financial statements containing an unqualified opinion from a CPA firm
and at least three years consecutive years of profits; loans supported by unaudited financial statements
containing strong balance sheets, five years consecutive years of profits, a five year satisfactory relationship
with the Bank, and key balance sheet and income statement trends that are either stable or positive; loans
secured by publicly traded marketable securities with required margins where there is no impediment to
liquidation; loans to individuals backed by liquid personal assets and unblemished credit histories; or loans to
publicly held companies with current long–term debt ratings of Baa or better and meeting defined key financial
metric ranges.
Risk Grade 3: Satisfactory (Pass)
Loans supported by financial statements (audited or unaudited) that indicate average or slightly below
average risk and having some deficiency or vulnerability to changing economic conditions; loans with some
weakness but offsetting features of other support are readily available; loans that are meeting the terms of
repayment, but which may be susceptible to deterioration if adverse factors are encountered and meeting
defined key financial metric ranges. Loans may be graded Satisfactory when there is no recent information on
which to base a current risk evaluation and the following conditions apply:
•
At inception, the loan was properly underwritten, did not possess an unwarranted level of credit risk, and
the loan met the above criteria for a risk grade of Excellent, Good, or Satisfactory;
•
At inception, the loan was secured with collateral possessing a loan value adequate to protect the Bank
from loss.
•
The loan has exhibited two or more years of satisfactory repayment with a reasonable reduction of the
principal balance.
•
During the period that the loan has been outstanding, there has been no evidence of any credit
weakness. Some examples of weakness include slow payment, lack of cooperation by the borrower,
breach of loan covenants, or the borrower is in an industry known to be experiencing problems. If any of
these credit weaknesses is observed, a lower risk grade may be warranted.
Risk Grade 4: Satisfactory/Monitored
Loans in this category are considered to be of acceptable credit quality, but contain greater credit risk than
Satisfactory rated loans and meet defined key financial metric ranges. Borrower displays acceptable liquidity,
leverage, and earnings performance within the Bank’s minimum underwriting guidelines. The level of risk is
acceptable but conditioned on the proper level of loan officer supervision. Loans that normally fall into this
grade include acquisition, construction and development loans and income producing properties that have not
reached stabilization.
Risk Grade 4W: Management Watch
Loans in this category are considered to be of acceptable quality and meet defined key financial metric
ranges, but with above normal risk. Borrower displays potential indicators of weakness in the primary source
of repayment resulting in a higher reliance on secondary sources of repayment. Balance sheet may exhibit
weak liquidity and/or high leverage. There is inconsistent earnings performance without the ability to sustain
adverse economic conditions. Borrower may be operating in a declining industry or the property type, as for a
commercial real estate loan, may be high risk or in decline. These loans require an increased level of loan
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officer supervision and monitoring to assure that any deterioration is addressed in a timely fashion.
Commercial construction loans are graded as 4W Management Watch until the projects are completed and
stabilized.
Risk Grade 5: Special Mention
Loans which possess some temporary (normally less than one year) credit deficiency or potential weakness
which deserves close attention. Such loans pose an unwarranted financial risk that, if not corrected, could
weaken the loan by adversely impacting the future repayment ability of the borrower. The key distinctions of a
Special Mention classification are that (1) it is indicative of an unwarranted level of risk and (2) weaknesses
are considered “potential,” not “defined,” impairments to the primary source of repayment. These loans may
be to borrowers with adverse trends in financial performance, collateral value and/or marketability, or balance
sheet strength and must meet defined key financial metric ranges.
Risk Grade 6: Substandard
One or more of the following characteristics may be exhibited in loans classified Substandard:
•
Loans which possess a defined credit weakness. The likelihood that a loan will be paid from the primary
source of repayment is uncertain. Financial deterioration is under way and very close attention is
warranted to ensure that the loan is collected without loss.
•
Loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor.
•
The primary source of repayment is gone, and the Bank is forced to rely on a secondary source of
repayment, such as collateral liquidation or guarantees.
•
Loans have a distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if deficiencies are not corrected.
•
Unusual courses of action are needed to maintain a high probability of repayment.
•
The borrower is not generating enough cash flow to repay loan principal; however, it continues to make
interest payments.
•
The lender is forced into a subordinated or unsecured position due to flaws in documentation.
•
Loans have been restructured so that payment schedules, terms, and collateral represent concessions to
the borrower when compared to the normal loan terms.
•
The lender is seriously contemplating foreclosure or legal action due to the apparent deterioration in the
loan.
•
There is a significant deterioration in market conditions to which the borrower is highly vulnerable.
•
The borrower meets defined key financial metric ranges.
Risk Grade 7: Doubtful
One or more of the following characteristics may be present in loans classified Doubtful:
•
Loans have all of the weaknesses of those classified as Substandard. However, based on existing
conditions, these weaknesses make full collection of principal highly improbable.
•
The primary source of repayment is gone, and there is considerable doubt as to the quality of the
secondary source of repayment.
•
The possibility of loss is high but because of certain important pending factors which may strengthen the
loan, loss classification is deferred until the exact status of repayment is known.
•
The borrower meets defined key financial metric ranges.
Risk Grade 8: Loss
Loans are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuing to carry them as assets is not
feasible. Loans will be classified Loss when it is neither practical nor desirable to defer writing off or reserving
all or a portion of a basically worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be possible at some time in
the future.
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The following tables present loans by credit grades and origination year at December 31, 2024.
December 31, 2024
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Revolving
Term
Loans
Revolving
Loans
Total
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
Pass
$ 75,649
$ 74,305
$ 90,872
$ 68,978
$ 36,778
$ 178,936
$
92,227
$
12,365
$
630,110
Special Mention
129
—
1,724
1,769
142
8,759
—
100
12,623
Substandard
2,970
8,761
1,051
6,307
—
4,843
—
500
24,432
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total owner occupied
real estate
$ 78,748
$ 83,066
$ 93,647
$ 77,054
$ 36,920
$ 192,538
$
92,227
$
12,965
$
667,165
Gross charge–offs for
the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
1
$
—
$
—
$
1
Non–owner occupied real estate
Pass
$ 194,167
$ 115,378
$ 244,266
$ 133,689
$ 100,688
$ 344,558
$ 298,288
$
11,726
$ 1,442,760
Special Mention
—
4,211
16,409
1,249
—
31,083
—
—
52,952
Substandard
83
297
—
—
—
5,364
—
—
5,744
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total non–owner
occupied real estate
$ 194,250
$ 119,886
$ 260,675
$ 134,938
$ 100,688
$ 381,005
$ 298,288
$
11,726
$ 1,501,456
Gross charge–offs for
the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Residential spec homes
Pass
$
362
$
—
$
—
$
420
$
—
$
—
$
10,986
$
3,843
$
15,611
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total residential spec
homes
$
362
$
—
$
—
$
420
$
—
$
—
$
10,986
$
3,843
$
15,611
Gross charge–offs for
the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Development & spec land
Pass
$
819
$
4,139
$
788
$
1,133
$
328
$
2,039
$
7,931
$
599
$
17,776
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
317
—
—
317
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
534
—
534
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total development &
spec land
$
819
$
4,139
$
788
$
1,133
$
328
$
2,356
$
8,465
$
599
$
18,627
Gross charge–offs for
the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Commercial & industrial
Pass
$ 242,562
$ 105,877
$ 128,707
$ 73,008
$
6,954
$ 54,764
$
48,313
$ 179,370
$
839,555
Special Mention
1,246
324
1,245
28
1
1,573
9,519
9,281
23,217
Substandard
843
2,599
318
217
266
3,170
1,003
4,109
12,525
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total commercial &
industrial
244,651
108,800
130,270
73,253
7,221
59,507
58,835
192,760
875,297
Gross charge–offs for
the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
45
$
108
$
—
$
153
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December 31, 2024
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Revolving
Term
Loans
Revolving
Loans
Total
Real estate
Residential mortgage
Performing
$
69,264
$ 145,927
$ 160,780
$ 140,310
$
78,563
$ 177,902
$
—
$
—
$ 772,746
Non–performing
201
1,619
2,125
1,472
706
5,092
—
—
11,215
Total residential
mortgage
$
69,465
$ 147,546
$ 162,905
$ 141,782
$
79,269
$ 182,994
$
—
$
—
$ 783,961
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
5
$
—
$
—
$
5
Residential construction
Performing
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
18,948
$
—
$
18,948
Non–performing
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total residential
construction
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
18,948
$
—
$
18,948
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Mortgage warehouse
Performing
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Non–performing
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total mortgage
warehouse
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
December 31, 2024
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Revolving
Term
Loans
Revolving
Loans
Total
Consumer
Direct installment
Performing
$
11,306
$
59,850
$
9,510
$
5,398
$
2,679
$
6,003
$
60
$
1,918
$
96,724
Non–performing
1
374
46
19
—
26
—
—
466
Total direct
installment
$
11,307
$
60,224
$
9,556
$
5,417
$
2,679
$
6,029
$
60
$
1,918
$
97,190
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
72
$
93
$
169
$
1
$
35
$
78
$
9
$
—
$
457
Indirect installment
Performing
$
26,839
$
70,143
$ 130,610
$
49,458
$
17,647
$
7,304
$
—
$
—
$ 302,001
Non–performing
—
425
800
304
242
129
—
—
1,900
Total indirect
installment
$
26,839
$
70,568
$ 131,410
$
49,762
$
17,889
$
7,433
$
—
$
—
$ 303,901
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
161
$
449
$
1,345
$
527
$
188
$
99
$
—
$
—
$
2,769
Home equity
Performing
$
13,552
$
21,845
$
16,136
$
5,110
$
1,902
$
9,210
$
18,657
$ 470,753
$ 557,165
Non–performing
—
421
426
—
30
296
6,465
81
7,719
Total home equity
13,552
22,266
16,562
5,110
1,932
9,506
25,122
470,834
564,884
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2024
$
—
$
23
$
52
$
88
$
—
$
39
$
110
$
11
$
323
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The following table presents loans by credit grades and origination year at December 31, 2023.
December 31, 2023
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Revolving
Term
Loans
Revolving
Loans
Total
Commercial
Owner occupied real estate
Pass
$
66,814
$ 101,620
$
73,199
$
44,067
$
41,726
$ 173,913
$
93,432
$
8,226
$
602,997
Special Mention
3,920
490
3,777
—
2,038
8,128
—
452
18,805
Substandard
1,376
—
6,490
966
228
9,339
530
—
18,929
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total owner
occupied real
estate
$
72,110
$ 102,110
$
83,466
$
45,033
$
43,992
$ 191,380
$
93,962
$
8,678
$
640,731
Gross charge–
offs for the year
ended December
31, 2023
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
3
$
401
$
—
$
404
Non–owner occupied real estate
Pass
$ 116,031
$ 197,702
$ 149,540
$ 104,591
$
83,394
$ 303,191
$ 246,569
$
9,878
$ 1,210,896
Special Mention
1,366
16,135
1,334
254
845
36,590
—
—
56,524
Substandard
—
—
—
185
—
6,233
—
—
6,418
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total non–owner
occupied real
estate
$ 117,397
$ 213,837
$ 150,874
$ 105,030
$
84,239
$ 346,014
$ 246,569
$
9,878
$ 1,273,838
Gross charge–
offs for the year
ended December
31, 2023
$
—
$
— $
— $
— $
— $
9 $
— $
— $
9
Residential spec homes
Pass
$
—
$
—
$
498
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
5,852
$
7,139
$
13,489
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total residential
spec homes
$
—
$
—
$
498
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
5,852
$
7,139
$
13,489
Gross charge–
offs for the year
ended December
31, 2023
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
29
$
—
$
29
Development & spec land
Pass
$
5,133
$
1,477
$
990
$
390
$
247
$
3,146
$
20,236
$
170
$
31,789
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,529
—
1,529
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
104
617
—
721
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
development &
spec land
$
5,133
$
1,477
$
990
$
390
$
247
$
3,250
$
22,382
$
170
$
34,039
Gross charge–
offs for the year
ended December
31, 2023
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Commercial & industrial
Pass
$ 121,969
$ 151,847
$
93,709
$
12,154
$
20,497
$
59,041
$
60,539
$ 147,773
$
667,529
Special Mention
1,434
726
265
2,137
119
1,305
9,375
18,836
34,197
Substandard
1,595
703
223
211
768
2,404
2,863
2,370
11,137
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Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total commercial
& industrial
$ 124,998
$ 153,276
$
94,197
$
14,502
$
21,384
$
62,750
$
72,777
$ 168,979
$
712,863
Gross charge–
offs for the year
ended December
31, 2023
$
—
$
33
$
—
$
123
$
25
$
72
$
344
$
—
$
597
December 31, 2023
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Revolving
Term
Loans
Revolving
Loans
Total
Real estate
Residential mortgage
Performing
$
40,920
$ 154,803
$ 157,480
$
85,159
$
30,464
$ 177,411
$
—
$
—
$ 646,237
Non–performing
118
1,591
748
259
647
4,695
—
—
8,058
Total residential
mortgage
$
41,038
$ 156,394
$ 158,228
$
85,418
$
31,111
$ 182,106
$
—
$
—
$ 654,295
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2023
$
—
$
28
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
20
$
—
$
—
$
48
Residential construction
Performing
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
26,841
$
—
$
26,841
Non–performing
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total residential
construction
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
26,841
$
—
$
26,841
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2023
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Mortgage warehouse
Performing
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
45,078
$
45,078
Non–performing
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total mortgage
warehouse
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
45,078
45,078
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2023
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
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December 31, 2023
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Revolving
Term
Loans
Revolving
Loans
Total
Consumer
Direct installment
Performing
$
14,835
$
13,447
$
7,859
$
4,246
$
4,449
$
5,074
$
6
$
2,362
$
52,278
Non–performing
—
44
10
—
27
7
—
—
88
Total direct
installment
$
14,835
$
13,491
$
7,869
$
4,246
$
4,476
$
5,081
$
6
$
2,362
$
52,366
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2023
$
33
$
28
$
31
$
10
$
32
$
27
$
6
$
—
$
167
Indirect installment
Performing
$
65,260
$ 191,871
$
80,773
$
35,995
$
16,690
$
8,159
$
—
$
—
$ 398,748
Non–performing
49
424
312
229
124
60
—
—
1,198
Total indirect
installment
$
65,309
$ 192,295
$
81,085
$
36,224
$
16,814
$
8,219
$
—
$
—
$ 399,946
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2023
$
86
$
1,388
$
708
$
137
$
58
$
74
$
—
$
—
$
2,451
Home equity
Performing
$
26,376
$
21,379
$
5,121
$
2,447
$
3,885
$
9,987
$
12,713
$ 478,673
$ 560,581
Non–performing
—
212
—
54
177
260
2,860
—
3,563
Total home equity
26,376
21,591
5,121
2,501
4,062
10,247
15,573
478,673
564,144
Gross charge–offs
for the year ended
December 31, 2023
$
—
$
10
$
—
$
103
$
—
$
91
$
13
$
—
$
217
Note 5 – Allowance for Credit and Loan Losses
The following table represents, by loan portfolio segment, a summary of changes in the ACL on loans for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Commercial
Real Estate
Mortgage
Warehouse
Consumer
Total
Balance, beginning of period
$
29,736
$
2,503 $
481 $
17,309 $
50,029
Credit loss expense (reversal)
1,018
184
(481)
3,133
3,854
Charge–offs
(154)
(5)
—
(3,549)
(3,708)
Recoveries
353
33
—
1,419
1,805
Balance, end of period
$
30,953
$
2,715 $
— $
18,312 $
51,980
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Year Ended December 31, 2023
Commercial
Real Estate
Mortgage
Warehouse
Consumer
Total
Balance, beginning of period
$
32,445
$
5,577 $
1,020 $
11,422 $
50,464
Credit loss expense (reversal)
(1,765)
(3,107)
(539)
7,501
2,090
Charge–offs
(1,403)
(48)
—
(2,835)
(4,286)
Recoveries
459
81
—
1,221
1,761
Balance, end of period
$
29,736
$
2,503 $
481 $
17,309 $
50,029
The accrued interest receivable on our loan receivables is excluded from the allowance for credit loss estimate and
is included in interest receivable on our consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31,
2023, the accrued interest on our loan portfolio was $25.6 million and $23.7 million, respectively.
The Company utilized the Cumulative Loss Rate method in determining expected future credit losses. The loss rate
method measures the amount of loan charge–offs, net of recoveries, (“loan losses”) recognized over the life of a
closed pool and compares those loan losses to the outstanding loan balance of that pool as of a specific point in
time (“pool date”).
To estimate a CECL loss rate for the pool, management first identifies the loan losses recognized between the pool
date and the reporting date for the pool and determines which loan losses were related to loans outstanding at the
pool date. The loss rate method then divides the loan losses recognized on loans outstanding as of the pool date by
the outstanding loan balance as of the pool date.
The Company’s expected loss estimate is anchored in historical credit loss experience, with an emphasis on all
available portfolio data. The Company’s historical look–back period includes January 2009 through the current
period, on a monthly basis. When historical credit loss experience is not sufficient for a specific portfolio, the
Company may supplement its own portfolio data with external models or data. The Company supplemented data for
2009 and 2010 with the use of adjusted Uniform Bank Performance Report peer group data.
Qualitative reserves reflect management’s overall estimate of the extent to which current expected credit losses on
collectively evaluated loans will differ from historical loss experience. The analysis takes into consideration other
analytics performed within the organization, such as enterprise and concentration management, along with other
credit–related analytics as deemed appropriate. Management attempts to quantify qualitative reserves whenever
possible.
The Company’s CECL estimate applies to a forecast that incorporates macroeconomic trends and other
environmental factors. Management utilized Moody's economic forecast scenarios including both National and
Regional econometrics, as well as management judgment, as the basis for the forecast period. The historical loss
rate was utilized as the base rate, and qualitative adjustments were utilized to reflect the forecast and other relevant
factors.
The Company segments the loan portfolio into pools based on the following risk characteristics: financial asset type,
loan purpose, collateral type, loan characteristics, credit characteristics, outstanding loan balances, contractual
terms and prepayment assumptions, industry of the borrower and concentrations, and historical or expected credit
loss patterns.
Liability for Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit
The following tables represent, by loan portfolio segment, a summary of changes in the activity in the liability for
commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit (See Note 18):
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December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Balance,
beginning of
period
Credit loss
expense
(reversal)
Ending
balance
Balance,
beginning of
period
Credit loss
expense
(reversal)
Ending
balance
Commercial
$
— $
1,385 $
1,385 $
— $
— $
—
Real Estate
64
(3)
61
161
(97)
64
Mortgage Warehouse
—
—
—
—
—
—
Consumer
551
152
703
242
309
551
Total
$
615 $
1,534 $
2,149 $
403 $
212 $
615
Note 6 – Premises and Equipment
December 31
2024
December 31
2023
Land
$
31,310
$
31,310
Buildings and improvements
91,911
89,637
Furniture and equipment
40,655
37,879
Total cost
163,876
158,826
Accumulated depreciation
(70,012)
(64,243)
Net premises and equipment
$
93,864
$
94,583
Depreciation of premises and equipment included in net occupancy expense for the years ended December 31,
2024, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $5.8 million, $5.9 million, and $5.7 million, respectively.
Note 7 – Loan Servicing
Loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal
balances of loans serviced for others totaled approximately $1.438 billion and $1.479 billion at December 31, 2024
and 2023.
Activity for mortgage servicing rights and the related impairment allowance were as follows:
December 31
2024
December 31
2023
December 31
2022
Mortgage servicing rights
Balances, beginning of period
$
18,807
$
18,619
$
17,780
Servicing rights capitalized
1,359
1,220
3,184
Amortization of servicing rights
(1,971)
(1,032)
(2,345)
Balances, December 31
18,195
18,807
18,619
Impairment allowance
Balances, beginning of period
—
—
(2,594)
Additions
—
—
—
Reductions
—
—
2,594
Balances, December 31
—
—
—
Mortgage servicing rights, net
$
18,195
$
18,807
$
18,619
Fair value, beginning of period
$
19,891
$
19,992
$
15,236
Fair value, end of period
$
19,766
$
19,891
$
19,992
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Fair value at December 31, 2024 was determined using a discounted cash flow analysis with the discount rates
ranging from 9.0% to 11.5% and prepayment speeds ranging from 5.6% to 13.3%, depending on the stratification of
the specific right. Fair value at December 31, 2023 was determined using a discounted cash flow analysis with a
discount rate of 11.0% and prepayment speeds ranging from 6.4% to 9.5%, depending on the stratification of the
specific right.
Note 8 – Goodwill
The carrying amount of goodwill was $155.2 million as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023,
respectively. There were no changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2024
and 2023. Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually, or more frequently if events occur or circumstances
change that indicate an impairment may exist. When assessing goodwill for impairment, first, a qualitative
assessment can be made to determine whether it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting
unit is less than its estimated carrying value. If the results of the qualitative assessment are not conclusive, a
quantitative goodwill test is performed. Alternatively, a quantitative goodwill test can be performed without
performing a qualitative assessment.
No goodwill impairment charges were recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. As of
December 31, 2024, Horizon elected to perform a qualitative assessment to determine if it was more likely than not
that the fair value exceeded its carrying value. The qualitative assessment indicated that it was more likely than not
that the fair value exceeded its carrying value, resulting in no impairment.
As a result of acquisitions, the Company has recorded certain amortizable intangible assets related to core deposit
intangibles. These core deposit intangibles are being amortized over 7 years to 10 years using an accelerated
method and had a weighted average remaining life of 4.14 years and 4.96 years as of December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023. Amortizable intangible assets are summarized as follows:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Amortizable intangible assets
Core deposit intangible
$
33,633 $
(23,410) $
35,190 $
(21,564)
Amortization expense for intangible assets totaled $3.4 million, $3.6 million and $3.7 million for the years ended
December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. Estimated amortization for the years ending December 31 is as follows:
Year
Amount
2025
$
3,044
2026
2,566
2027
2,119
2028
1,754
2029
512
Thereafter
228
$
10,223
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Note 9 – Deposits
December 31
2024
December 31
2023
Non–interest bearing demand deposits
$
1,064,818
$
1,116,005
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest bearing demand deposits
1,767,984
1,688,986
Money market
960,008
897,125
Savings deposits
718,689
783,038
Certificates of deposit of $250,000 or more
549,361
632,846
Certificates of deposit of less than $250,000
539,792
546,893
Total interest-bearing deposits
$
4,535,834
$
4,548,888
Total deposits
$
5,600,652
$
5,664,893
There were no overdraft customer transaction deposits reclassified as loan balances at December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023.
The aggregate amount of certificate of deposits (CD) and other time deposits (TD) in denominations of $100,000 or
more at December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $775.7 million and $863.5 million, respectively.
Certificates and other time deposits for both retail and brokered maturing in years ending December 31 are as
follows:
Retail
Brokered
Total
2025
$
924,549
$
99,509
$
1,024,058
2026
33,733
15,023
48,756
2027
9,165
—
9,165
2028
2,826
—
2,826
2029
4,329
—
4,329
Thereafter
19
—
19
$
974,621
$
114,532
$
1,089,153
Deposits received in the ordinary course of business from the directors and officers of the Company and their
related interests amounted to $1.3 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023,
respectively.
Note 10 – Borrowings
December 31
2024
December 31
2023
Federal Home Loan Bank advances, variable and fixed rates ranging from 2.63% to
4.07%, due at various dates through May 22, 2034
$
1,130,148
$
750,264
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, fixed rates ranging from 0.01% to
4.43%, due overnight and continuous
89,912
136,030
Federal funds purchased
—
—
Federal Reserve Bank - Bank Term Funding Program
—
430,000
Secured borrowings, fixed rates ranging from 3.75% to 9.75%, due at various dates
through March 28, 2043
12,192
36,756
Total borrowings
$
1,232,252
$
1,353,050
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The weighted average interest rate for FHLB advances was 3.51% at December 31, 2024.
The Federal Home Loan Bank advances are secured by first and second mortgage loans, commercial real estate
loans and mortgage warehouse loans totaling approximately $2.3 billion. Advances are subject to restrictions or
penalties in the event of prepayment. At December 31, 2024, the Bank had a total of $930 million in putable
advances. The initial call dates for these advances range from January 31, 2025 to March 19, 2025 even though
maturity dates extend beyond those dates.
At December 31, 2024, the Bank had available approximately $1.5 billion in credit lines with various money center
banks, including the FHLB.
Contractual maturities in years ending December 31 are as follows:
Year
Amount
2025
294,638
2026
75
2027
—
2028
—
Thereafter
937,539
$
1,232,252
Note 11 – Repurchase Agreements
The Company transfers various securities to customers in exchange for cash at the end of each business day and
agrees to acquire the securities at the end of the next business day for the cash exchanged plus interest. The
process is repeated at the end of each business day until the agreement is terminated. The securities underlying the
agreement remained under the Company’s control.
The following tables show repurchase agreements accounted for as secured borrowings and the related securities,
at fair value, pledged for repurchase agreements:
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December 31, 2024
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
Overnight
and
Continuous
Up to 30
Days
30–90 Days
Greater
Than 90
Days
Total
Repurchase Agreements and repurchase–
to–maturity transactions
U.S Treasury and federal agencies
$
34,191
$
34,191
US government agency mortgage-backed
securities
$
55,721 $
— $
— $
— $
55,721
Private labeled mortgage–backed pools
—
—
—
—
—
Total borrowings
$
89,912 $
— $
— $
— $
89,912
Repurchase Agreements subject to offsetting
arrangements
$
—
December 31, 2023
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
Overnight
and
Continuous
Up to 30
Days
30–90 Days
Greater
Than 90
Days
Total
Repurchase Agreements and repurchase–
to–maturity transactions
US government agency mortgage-backed
securities
$
128,594 $
— $
— $
— $
128,594
Private labeled mortgage–backed pools
7,436
—
—
—
7,436
Total borrowings
$
136,030 $
— $
— $
— $
136,030
Repurchase Agreements subject to offsetting
arrangements
—
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are secured by securities with a carrying amount of $96.8 million
and $145.2 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Note 12 – Subordinated Notes
On June 24, 2020, Horizon issued $60.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.625% fixed–to–floating rate
subordinated notes (the “Notes”). The Notes were offered in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples of
$1,000 in excess thereof. The Notes mature on July 1, 2030 (the “Maturity Date”). From and including the date of
original issuance to, but excluding, July 1, 2025 or the date of earlier redemption (the “fixed rate period”), the Notes
bear interest at an initial rate of 5.625% per annum, payable semi–annually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of
each year, commencing on January 1, 2021. The last interest payment date for the fixed rate period will be July 1,
2025. From and including July 1, 2025 to, but excluding, the Maturity Date or the date of earlier redemption (the
“floating rate period”), the Notes bear interest at a floating rate per annum equal to the benchmark rate, which is
expected to be Three–Month Term SOFR (the “Benchmark Rate”), plus 549 basis points, payable quarterly in
arrears on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each year, commencing on October 1, 2025. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, in the event that the Benchmark Rate is less than zero, the Benchmark Rate shall be deemed to be
zero.
Horizon may, at its option, beginning with the interest payment date of July 1, 2025 and on any interest payment
date thereafter, redeem the Notes, in whole or in part. The Notes will not otherwise be redeemable by Horizon prior
to maturity, unless certain events occur. The redemption price for any redemption is 100% of the principal amount of
the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the date of redemption. Any early redemption
of the Notes will be subject to the receipt of the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
to the extent then required under applicable laws or regulations, including capital regulations.
The Notes are unsecured subordinated obligations, and rank pari passu, or equally, with all of Horizon's future
unsecured subordinated debt and are junior to all existing and future senior debt. The Notes are structurally
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subordinated to all existing and future liabilities of Horizon's subsidiaries, including the deposit liabilities and claims
of other creditors of Horizon Bank, and are effectively subordinated to Horizon’s existing and future secured
indebtedness. There is no sinking fund for the Notes. The Notes are obligations of Horizon only and are not
obligations of, and are not guaranteed by, any of Horizon’s subsidiaries.
On December 8, 2023, Horizon cancelled $3.5 million of the $60.0 million in Notes at a price of 89.5 recording a
gain of $368 thousand. The balance net of unamortized issuance costs of the Notes was $55.7 million and $55.5
million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Unamortized debt issuance costs were $0.8
million and $1.0 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Note 13 – Junior Subordinated Debentures Issued to Capital Trusts
In October of 2004, Horizon formed Horizon Statutory Trust II (“Trust II”), a wholly owned statutory business trust.
Trust II sold $10.0 million of Trust Preferred Capital Securities as a participant in a pooled trust preferred securities
offering. The proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities were used by the trust to purchase an
equivalent amount of subordinated debentures from Horizon. The junior subordinated debentures are the sole
assets of Trust II and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Horizon. The junior subordinated debentures and
the trust preferred securities pay interest and dividends on a quarterly basis. The junior subordinated debentures
and the securities bear interest at a rate of 3 Month CME Term SOFR plus 2.21% (6.73% at December 31, 2024)
and mature on November 23, 2034, and securities may be called at any quarterly interest payment date at par.
In December of 2006, Horizon formed Horizon Bancorp Capital Trust III (“Trust III”), a wholly owned statutory
business trust. Trust III sold $12.0 million of Trust Preferred Capital Securities as a participant in a pooled trust
preferred securities offering. The proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities were used by the trust to
purchase an equivalent amount of subordinated debentures from Horizon. The junior subordinated debentures are
the sole assets of Trust III and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Horizon. The junior subordinated
debentures and the trust preferred securities pay interest and dividends on a quarterly basis. The junior
subordinated debentures and the securities bear interest at a rate of 3 Month CME Term SOFR plus 1.91% (6.50%
at December 31, 2024) and mature on January 30, 2037, and securities may be called at any quarterly interest
payment date at par.
The Company assumed additional debentures as the result of the acquisition of Alliance Bank Corporation in 2005.
In June 2004, Alliance formed Alliance Financial Statutory Trust I a wholly owned business trust (“Alliance Trust”), to
sell $5.0 million in trust preferred securities. The proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities were used
by the trust to purchase an equivalent amount of subordinated debentures from Alliance. The junior subordinated
debentures are the sole assets of Alliance Trust and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Horizon. The junior
subordinated debentures and the trust preferred securities pay interest and dividends on a quarterly basis. The
junior subordinated debentures and the securities bear interest at a rate of 3 Month CME Term SOFR plus 2.91%
(7.26% at December 31, 2024) and mature in June 2034, and securities may be called at any quarterly interest
payment date at par.
The Company assumed additional debentures as the result of the American Trust & Savings Bank purchase and
assumption in 2010. In March 2004, Am Tru Inc., the holding company for American Trust & Savings Bank, formed
Am Tru Statutory Trust I a wholly owned business trust (“Am Tru Trust”), to sell $3.5 million in trust preferred
securities. The proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities were used by the trust to purchase an
equivalent amount of subordinated debentures from Am Tru Inc. The junior subordinated debentures are the sole
assets of Am Tru Trust and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Horizon. The junior subordinated debentures
and the trust preferred securities pay interest and dividends on a quarterly basis. The junior subordinated
debentures and the securities bear interest at a rate of 3 Month CME Term SOFR plus 2.85% (8.05% at
December 31, 2024) and mature in December 2033, and securities may be called at any quarterly interest payment
date at par.
The Company assumed additional debentures as the result of the Heartland merger in July 2012. In December
2006, Heartland formed Heartland (IN) Statutory Trust II a wholly owned business trust (“Heartland Trust”), to sell
$3.0 million in trust preferred securities. The proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities were used by
the trust to purchase an equivalent amount of subordinated debentures from Heartland. The junior subordinated
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debentures are the sole assets of Heartland Trust and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Horizon. The
junior subordinated debentures and the trust preferred securities pay interest and dividends on a quarterly basis.
The junior subordinated debentures and the securities bear interest at a rate of 3 Month CME Term SOFR plus
1.93% (6.29% at December 31, 2024) and mature in December 2036, and securities may be called at any quarterly
interest payment date at par. The carrying value was $2.2 million, net of the remaining purchase discount, at
December 31, 2024.
The Company assumed additional debentures as the result of the LaPorte merger in July 2016. In October 2007,
LaPorte assumed debentures as the result of its acquisition of City Savings Financial Corporation (“City Savings”).
In June 2003, City Savings formed City Savings Statutory Trust I a wholly owned business trust (“City Savings
Trust”), to sell $5.0 million in trust preferred securities. The proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities
were used by the trust to purchase an equivalent amount of subordinated debentures from City Savings. The junior
subordinated debentures are the sole assets of City Savings Trust and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by
Horizon. The junior subordinated debentures and the trust preferred securities pay interest and dividends on a
quarterly basis. The junior subordinated debentures and the securities bear interest at a rate of 3 Month CME Term
SOFR plus 3.10% (8.02% at December 31, 2024) and mature in June 2033, and securities may be called at any
quarterly interest payment date at par. The carrying value was $4.6 million, net of the remaining purchase discount,
at December 31, 2024.
The Company assumed additional debentures as the result of the Salin merger in March 2019. In October 2003,
Salin Bancshares, Inc. (“Salin”) formed Salin Statutory Trust I (“Salin Trust”), to sell $19.0 million in trust preferred
securities. The proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities were used by the trust to purchase an
equivalent amount of subordinated debentures from Salin. The junior subordinated debentures are the sole assets
of Salin Trust and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Horizon. The junior subordinated debentures and the
securities bear interest at a rate of 3 Month CME Term SOFR plus 2.95% (3.21% at December 31, 2024) and
mature in October 2033, and securities may be called at any quarterly interest payment date at par. The carrying
value was $18.4 million, net of the remaining purchase discount, at December 31, 2024.
The Trust Preferred Capital Securities, subject to certain limitations, are included in Tier 1 Capital for regulatory
purposes. Dividends on the Trust Preferred Capital Securities are recorded as interest expense.
Note 14 – Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
The Company sponsors a supplemental retirement plan for a select group of management or highly compensated
employees of the Company under the 2005 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the “SERP”). This plan was
effective January 1, 2005, to replace the SERP originally effective January 1, 1993, which has been frozen. The
SERP provides participating officers with the ability to defer income in addition to the benefits provided under the
Company's Employee Thrift Plan.
The SERP is a deferred compensation plan under which benefits are derived based on a notional account balance
to be funded by the Company for each participating officer. The account balance was credited each year with a
Company matching contribution of $20,000 or $35,000 based on the officer's plan. Plan participants could select
from two investment options which included cash or stock units of the Company's stock. Assets of the SERP (i.e.
the participants' account balances) were not physically invested in the investments selected by the participants;
rather, they are utilized for the purpose of debiting or crediting additional amounts to each participants' account. The
Company informally funded its obligation to plan participants in a rabbi trust, which is consolidated by the Company,
and is comprised of a money market fund and Company stock reported at fair value based on quoted market prices.
The assets held in the rabbi trust were reported at their estimated fair value of $10.7 million at December 31, 2024
and were included in cash and other assets in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Effective December 3, 2024, the Company eliminated its common stock as an investment alternative available
under Horizon’s 2005 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended (the “Amended SERP”). As a result,
the 203,440 shares of Horizon common stock beneficially owned under the SERP were liquidated. The amounts
held in the rabbi trust were reported at their estimated fair value of $10.6 million at December 31, 2023 and were
included in cash and stockholders' equity in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The related accrued
benefit cost (representing the Company's benefit obligation to participants) of $10.7 million and $10.6 million at
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December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, was recorded in other liabilities in the Company's
consolidated balance sheets.
The SERP is accounted for pursuant to FASB ASC section 710-10, “Compensation - Overall” (“ASC 710-10”). SERP
participants are credited with a contribution to an account and will receive, upon separation, a benefit based upon
the vested amount accrued in their account, which includes both the officer's and Company's contributions plus or
minus the increase or decrease in the fair market value of the SERP assets selected by the participant. ASC 710-10
requires the Company to record a liability and related compensation expense during the service period. The
Company is accruing the expense under the assumption that all participants in the SERP will achieve full vesting
(five years of service). Following the vesting period, the liability continues to be remeasured each reporting period
until extinguishment of the liability, with offsetting adjustments to compensation costs. The Company matching
contribution and related expense was $433 thousand, $344 thousand and $404 thousand for the years ended
December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Note 15 – Employee Benefit Plans
The Employee Thrift Plan (“Plan”) provides that all employees of Horizon with the requisite hours of service are
eligible for the Plan. The Plan permits voluntary employee contributions and Horizon may make discretionary
matching and profit sharing contributions. Each eligible employee is vested according to a schedule based upon
years of service. Employee voluntary contributions are vested at all times. The Bank’s expense related to the Plan
totaled approximately $1.7 million in 2024, $1.9 million in 2023 and $1.9 million in 2022.
The Plan owned a total of 680,785 shares of Horizon’s stock or 1.5% of the outstanding shares as of December 31,
2024.
Note 16 – Income Tax
December 31
2024
December 31
2023
December 31
2022
Income tax expense
Currently payable
Federal
$
8,558
$
14,980
$
9,111
State
363
(640)
888
Deferred
Federal
(15,528)
(3,393)
2,208
State
(1,472)
71
(31)
Total income tax expense
$
(8,079) $
11,018
$
12,176
Reconciliation of federal statutory to actual tax expense
Federal statutory income tax at 21%
$
5,743
$
8,190
$
22,173
Tax exempt interest
(6,427)
(6,777)
(6,623)
Tax exempt BOLI income
(273)
(779)
(746)
Stock compensation
150
(88)
(232)
Revaluation of deferred tax assets
(5,201)
5,201
—
Other tax exempt income
—
(371)
(454)
State tax, net of federal tax effect
(1,185)
142
676
Tax credit investments, net of amortization
(1,290)
(2,976)
(2,774)
BOLI redemption ordinary income
—
5,316
—
BOLI redemption excise
—
2,532
—
Nondeductible and other
404
628
156
Actual tax expense
$
(8,079) $
11,018
$
12,176
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December 31
2024
December 31
2023
Assets
Allowance for credit losses
$
12,590
$
12,546
Net operating loss and tax credits
10,805
9,592
Director and employee benefits
3,334
2,471
Unrealized loss on securities and cash flow hedge
29,355
17,706
Basis difference in partnership equity investments
1,940
1,322
Capital loss carryover
—
5,201
Fair value adjustment on acquisitions
883
—
Other
2,938
2,856
Total assets
61,845
51,694
Liabilities
Depreciation
(4,061)
(4,512)
State tax
—
(253)
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends
(353)
(365)
Difference in basis of intangible assets
(6,553)
(4,545)
Fair value adjustment on acquisitions
—
(2,142)
Other
(1,003)
(1,131)
Total liabilities
(11,970)
(12,948)
Valuation allowance
—
(5,201)
Net deferred tax asset/(liability)
$
49,875
$
33,545
During 2024, the Company generated a state net operating loss of $15.1 million that may be carried forward for 15
years. The Company has federal general business tax credits of $10.2 million that can be carried forward twenty
years and expire beginning in 2044.
The Company accounts for qualifying investment tax credits using the proportional amortization method and all
others under the deferral method. Investment tax credits totaled $7.5 million and $19.7 million for 2024 and 2023,
respectively.
The Company recorded no valuation allowance as of December 31, 2024 and a valuation allowance of $5.2 million
for December 31, 2023. The Company believes all of its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2024 will be
realized.
Retained earnings of the Bank include approximately $12.8 million for which no deferred income tax liability has
been recognized. This amount represents an allocation of previously acquired institutions income to bad debt
deductions as of December 31, 1987 for tax purposes only. Reductions of amounts so allocated for purposes other
than tax bad debt losses including redemption of bank stock or excess dividends, or loss of “bank” status would
create income for tax purposes only, which would be subject to the then-current corporate income tax rate. The
unrecorded deferred income tax liability on the above amount for the Company was approximately $2.7 million at
December 31, 2024.
The Company files income tax returns in U.S. federal, state and local jurisdictions. With a few exceptions, the
Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax
authorities for years before 2019.
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Note 17 – Stockholders' Equity
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax included in capital are as follows:
December 31
2024
December 31
2023
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax
$
(38,193) $
(69,018)
Unamortized gain on securities held to maturity, previously transferred from AFS, net
of tax
1,892
2,409
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax
—
—
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(36,301) $
(66,609)
Note 18 – Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Commitments, and Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet
the financing needs of its clients. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby
letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of
amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheets.
Commitments to extend credit are legally binding agreements to lend to a client, so long as there is no violation of
any condition established in the commitment contract. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire
without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a
client to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as the credit risk
involved in extending loan facilities to clients. The Company’s policy for obtaining collateral, and determining the
nature of such collateral, is essentially the same as in the Company’s policies for making commitments to extend
credit. The methodology for estimating the liability for unfunded loan commitments is consistent with the allowance
for credit losses on loans.
The following table represents the commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit as of December 31,
2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Commitments to extend credit
$
1,018,302 $
1,118,417
Standby letters of credit
$
23,457 $
16,493
Total
$
1,041,759 $
1,134,910
Note 19 – Regulatory Capital
Horizon and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking
agencies. These capital requirements implement changes arising from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and
Consumer Protection Act and the U.S. Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s capital framework (known as
“Basel III”). Failure to meet the minimum regulatory capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possible
additional discretionary actions by regulators, which if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the
Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt
corrective actions, the Company and Bank must meet specific capital guidelines involving quantitative measures of
the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off–balance–sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting
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practices. The Company’s and Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by
the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
The Company and Bank are subject to minimum regulatory capital requirements as defined and calculated in
accordance with the Basel III–based regulations. As allowed under Basel III rules, the Company made the decision
to opt–out of including accumulated other comprehensive income in regulatory capital. The minimum regulatory
capital requirements are set forth in the table below.
In addition, to be categorized as well capitalized, the Company and Bank must maintain Total risk–based, Tier I
risk–based, common equity Tier I risk–based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table below. As of
December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company and Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to be
considered well capitalized. There have been no conditions or events since the end of the year 2024 that
management believes have changed the Bank’s classification as well capitalized. There is no threshold for well
capitalized status for bank holding companies.
The following table presents Horizon and the Bank’s actual and required capital ratios as of December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, as well as the revisions to Horizon's regulatory capital ratios to reflect the correction of the
capital computations for the foregoing periods:
Actual
Required for Capital
Adequacy
Purposes(1)
Required For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
with Capital Buffer(1)
Well Capitalized
Under
Prompt Corrective
Action
Provisions(1)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
December 31, 2024
Total capital (to risk–
weighted assets)(1)
Consolidated
$ 800,209
13.91 % $ 460,266
8.00 % $ 604,099
10.50 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
725,383
12.64 % 459,039
8.00 % 602,489
10.50 % $ 573,799
10.00 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk–
weighted assets)(1)
Consolidated
690,183
12.00 % 345,199
6.00 % 489,033
8.50 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
671,095
11.70 % 344,279
6.00 % 487,729
8.50 % 459,039
8.00 %
Common equity tier 1 capital
(to risk–weighted assets)(1)
Consolidated
632,760
11.00 % 258,900
4.50 % 402,733
7.00 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
671,095
11.70 % 258,209
4.50 % 401,659
7.00 % 372,969
6.50 %
Tier 1 capital (to average
assets)(1)
Consolidated
690,183
8.88 % 310,825
4.00 % 310,825
4.00 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
671,095
8.64 % 310,539
4.00 % 310,539
4.00 % 388,174
5.00 %
Actual
Required for Capital
Adequacy Purposes(1)
Required For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
with Capital Buffer(1)
Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
Provisions(1)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
December 31, 2023
Total capital (to risk–
weighted assets)(1)
Consolidated (As
Revised)*
$ 782,598
14.04 % $ 446,000
8.00 % $ 585,374
10.50 %
N/A
N/A
Consolidated (As Reported)
786,436
14.11 % 446,000
8.00 % 585,374
10.50 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
714,402
12.87 % 444,147
8.00 % 582,943
10.50 % $ 555,184
10.00 %
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Tier 1 capital (to risk–
weighted assets)(1)
Consolidated (As
Revised)*
676,411
12.13 % 334,500
6.00 % 473,874
8.50 %
N/A
N/A
Consolidated (As
Reported)
735,792
13.20 % 334,500
6.00 % 473,874
8.50 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
663,758
11.96 % 333,111
6.00 % 471,907
8.50 % $ 444,147
8.00 %
Common equity tier 1 capital
(to risk–weighted assets)(1)
Consolidated
619,153
11.11 % 250,875
4.50 % 390,250
7.00 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
663,758
11.96 % 249,833
4.50 % 388,629
7.00 % $ 360,870
6.50 %
Tier 1 capital (to average
assets)(1)
Consolidated (As
Revised)*
676,411
8.61 % 314,306
4.00 % 314,306
4.00 %
N/A
N/A
Consolidated (As
Reported)
735,792
9.36 % 314,306
4.00 % 314,306
4.00 %
N/A
N/A
Bank
663,758
8.41 % 315,550
4.00 % 315,550
4.00 % $ 394,438
5.00 %
(1)As defined by regulatory agencies
*Prior periods have been revised (see FN 1 disclosures for the Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements)
Note 20 – Share–Based Compensation
On June 18, 2013, the Board of Directors adopted the Horizon Bancorp 2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (“2013
Plan”), which was approved by the Company’s shareholders on May 8, 2014. Under the 2013 Plan, Horizon may
issue up to 1,556,325 common shares, plus the number of shares that are tendered to or withheld by Horizon in
connection with the exercise of options under the 2013 Plan plus that number of shares that are purchased by
Horizon with the cash proceeds received upon option exercises. The 2013 Plan limits the number of shares
available to 225,000 for incentive stock options and to 900,000 for the grant of non–option awards. The shares
available for issuance under the 2013 Plan may be divided among the various types of awards and among the
participants as the Committee determines. The Committee is authorized to grant any type of award to a participant
that is consistent with the provisions of the 2013 Plan. Awards may consist of incentive stock options, nonqualified
stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance units, performance shares or any combination
of these awards. The Committee determines the provisions, terms and conditions of each award. The 2013 Plan
was amended on May 3, 2018, upon shareholder approval, primarily to allow grants of other types of stock–based
awards, such as awards valued in whole or in part by reference to the value of shares of Horizon common stock. All
share data has been adjusted for the 3:2 stock split on June 15, 2018 and November 14, 2016.
The restricted shares can vest over a period of time established by the Committee at the time of each grant, but the
restricted shares already granted under the 2013 Plan generally cliff vest at the end of three years of continuous
employment. Holders of restricted shares have the same dividend and voting rights as unrestricted shares. The
restricted shares are recorded at fair market value (on the date granted) as a separate component of stockholders’
equity. The cost of these shares is being amortized against earnings using the straight–line method over the vesting
period. There were no unvested restricted shares outstanding in the 2013 Plan as of December 31, 2023 and
December 31, 2024.
The performance shares that are awarded become earned and vested based on the achievement of certain
performance goals during a performance period as established by the Committee at the time of each grant. The
performance goals under the outstanding grant agreements are based on a comparison of the Company’s average
performance over the performance period for the return on common equity, compounded annual growth rate of total
assets, and return on average assets, all as relative to the average performance for publicly traded banks with total
assets between $1 billion and $5 billion on the SNL Bank Index. Holders of performance share awards receive
pass–through dividends but do not have any voting rights before the performance shares are earned and vested.
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There were no unvested performance shares outstanding in the 2013 Plan as of December 31, 2023 and December
31, 2024.
The options shares granted under the 2013 Plan vest at a rate designated per the individual agreements.
The fair value of options granted is estimated on the date of the grant using an option–pricing model. There have
been no options granted since 2019.
A summary of option activity under the 2013 Plan as of December 31, 2024, and changes during the year then
ended, is presented below:
Shares
Weighted–
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted–
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding, beginning of year
120,680 $
14.64
136,560
Granted
—
—
Exercised/Converted
(25,882)
10.69
Forfeited
—
—
Expired
—
—
Outstanding, end of year
94,798 $
16.87
2.84 years
56,985
Exercisable, end of year
94,798 $
16.87
2.84 years
56,985
There have been no options granted under the 2013 Plan during the years 2024, 2023 and 2022. The total intrinsic
value of stock options exercised was approximately $418 thousand, $355 thousand, and $726 thousand for the
years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022.
On January 19, 2021, the Board of Directors adopted the Horizon Bancorp 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
(“2021 Plan”), which was approved by the Company’s shareholders on May 6, 2021. Under the 2021 Plan, Horizon
may issue up to 1,787,548 common shares, plus the number of shares that are tendered to or withheld by Horizon
in connection with the exercise of options under the 2021 Plan plus that number of shares that are purchased by
Horizon with the cash proceeds received upon option exercises. The Committee is authorized to grant any type of
award to a participant that is consistent with the provisions of the 2021 Plan. Awards may consist of incentive stock
options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance units, performance
shares or any combination of these awards. The Committee determines the provisions, terms and conditions of
each award.
The restricted shares can vest over a period of time established by the Committee at the time of each grant, but the
restricted shares already granted under the 2021 Plan generally cliff vest at the end of three years of continuous
employment. Holders of restricted shares have the same dividend and voting rights as unrestricted shares. The
restricted shares are recorded at fair market value (on the date granted) as a separate component of stockholders’
equity. The cost of these shares is being amortized against earnings using the straight–line method over the vesting
period.
The performance shares that are awarded become earned and vested based on the achievement of certain
performance goals during a performance period as established by the Committee at the time of each grant. The
performance goals under the outstanding grant agreements are based on a comparison of the Company’s average
performance over the performance period for the return on common equity, compounded annual growth rate of total
assets, and return on average assets, all as relative to the average performance for publicly traded banks with total
assets between $5 billion and $10 billion on the SNL Bank Index. Holders of performance awards receive pass–
through dividends but do not have any voting rights before the performance shares are earned and vested.
The option shares granted under the 2021 Plan vest at a rate designated per the individual agreements. As of
December 31, 2024, there have been no stock options granted under the 2021 Plan.
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A summary of the status of Horizon’s non–vested restricted and performance shares under the 2021 Plan as of
December 31, 2024 are presented below:
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Non–vested, beginning of year
630,721
$
15.36
Vested
(159,006)
17.10
Granted
270,343
11.96
Forfeited
(23,861)
14.46
Non–vested, end of year
718,197
$
13.73
The total fair value of shares vested during 2024, 2023 and 2022 were $2.0 million, $1.8 million, and $1.9 million,
respectively.
The Company did not have option-based compensation expense applicable to the Company’s share-based
compensation plans for the year ended December 31, 2024 or 2023. Compensation expense recognized in the
income statement for option–based payment arrangements during the year ended December 31, 2022 was $13
thousand and the recognized tax benefit related thereto was approximately $3 thousand. The Company does not
have any unrecognized option-based compensation expense related to unvested options as of December 31, 2024.
Compensation expense recognized in the income statement for restricted share and performance share based
payment arrangements during 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $4.6 million, $3.6 million, and $2.5 million. The recognized
tax benefit related thereto was approximately $963 thousand, $753 thousand, and $517 thousand for the years
ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
There was no cash received from option exercise under all share–based payment arrangements for the years
ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash received from option exercise
under all share–based payment arrangements $145 thousand. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deductions
from option exercise of the share–based payment arrangements totaled $72 thousand, $58 thousand, and $126
thousand, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
As of December 31, 2024, there was $2.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to all non–vested
share–based compensation arrangements granted under all of the plans. That cost is expected to be recognized
over a weighted–average period of 11 months.
Note 21 – Derivative Financial Instruments
Our hedging policy allows the use of interest rate derivative instruments to manage our exposure to interest rate risk
or hedge specified assets and liabilities. All derivative instruments are carried on the balance sheet at their
estimated fair value and are recorded in other assets or other liabilities, as appropriate, and in the net change in
each of these financial statement line items in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows.
Cash Flow Hedges
As a strategy to maintain acceptable levels of exposure to the risk of changes in future cash flow due to interest rate
fluctuations, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement for a portion of its floating rate debt on July
20, 2018. The agreement provides for the Company to receive interest from the counterparty at one month LIBOR
and to pay interest to the counterparty at a fixed rate of 2.81% on a notional amount of $50.0 million. Under the
agreement, the Company paid or received the net interest amount monthly, with the monthly settlements in interest
expense. The Company terminated this interest rate swap agreement on May 23, 2023 and recorded a related gain
of $1.5 million as a reduction of interest expense.
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or
loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in
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the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the
derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of
effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.
Fair Value Hedges
Fair value hedges are intended to reduce the interest rate risk associated with the underlying hedged item. The
Company enters into fixed rate loan agreements as part of its lending policy. To mitigate the risk of changes in fair
value based on fluctuations in interest rates, the Company previously entered into interest rate swap agreements on
individual loans, converting the fixed rate loans to a variable rate. The Company also previously entered into interest
rate swap agreements on individual investment securities, converting the fixed rate security to a variable rate.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company terminated the fair value hedges on loans and securities,
recording a deferred gain of $2.3 million on the loan termination that will be accreted into interest income over the
remaining life of the underlying loans, and a mark-to-market adjustment of $0.3 million that was recorded in non-
interest income on the termination of the fair value hedges against investment securities.
The change in fair value of both the hedge instruments and the underlying loan and security agreements are
recorded as gains or losses in non–interest income. The fair value hedges are considered to be highly effective.
Other Derivative Instruments
From time to time, we may enter into certain interest rate swaps that are not designated as hedging instruments.
These interest rate derivative contracts relate to transactions in which we enter into an interest rate swap with a
customer while concurrently entering into an offsetting interest rate swap with a third-party financial institution. We
agree to pay interest to the customer on a notional amount at a variable rate and receive interest from the customer
on a similar notional amount at a fixed interest rate. At the same time, we agree to pay a third-party financial
institution the same fixed interest rate on the same notional amount and receive the same variable interest rate on
the same notional amount. These interest rate derivative contracts allow our customers to effectively convert a
variable rate loan to a fixed rate loan.
The Company enters into non–hedging derivatives in the form of mortgage loan forward sale commitments with
investors and commitments to originate mortgage loans as part of its mortgage banking business. At December 31,
2024, the Company’s fair value of these derivatives were recorded and over the next 12 months are not expected to
have a significant impact on the Company’s net income.
The change in fair value of both the forward sale commitments and commitments to originate mortgage loans were
recorded and the net gains or losses included in the Company’s gain on sale of loans.
The following tables summarize the fair value of our derivative financial instruments utilized by Horizon on a gross
basis for the periods indicated.
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Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts – fair value hedges
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts – customer accommodation
521,520
28,817
521,520
28,817
Mortgage loan contracts
6,155
27
—
—
Commitments to originate mortgage loans
6,856
202
—
—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
534,531
29,046
521,520
28,817
Total derivatives
$
534,531
$
29,046
$
521,520
$
28,817
Total derivatives subject to enforceable master netting
arrangements, gross
$
534,531
$
29,046
$
521,520
$
28,817
Less: Gross amounts offset
—
—
—
—
Total derivatives subject to enforceable master netting
arrangements, net
$
534,531
$
29,046
$
521,520
$
28,817
Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts – fair value hedges
$
53,468
$
2,950
$
—
$
—
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
$
53,468
$
2,950
$
—
$
—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts – customer accommodation
504,696
23,606
514,881
24,024
Mortgage loan contracts
4,844
33
—
—
Commitments to originate mortgage loans
4,351
125
—
—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
513,891
23,764
514,881
24,024
Total derivatives
$
567,359
$
26,714
$
514,881
$
24,024
Total derivatives subject to enforceable master
netting arrangements, gross
$
567,359
$
26,714
$
514,881
$
24,024
Less: Gross amounts offset
—
—
—
—
Total derivatives subject to enforceable master
netting arrangements, net
$
567,359
$
26,714
$
514,881
$
24,024
While the Company is party to master netting arrangements with most of its swap derivative counterparties, the
Company has elected to not offset derivative assets and liabilities under these agreements on its consolidated
balance sheets. Collateral exchanged between the Company and dealer bank counterparties is generally subject to
thresholds and transfer minimums, and usually consists of marketable securities. At December 31, 2024, the
Company pledged marketable securities as collateral with a carrying value of $6.0 million.
The effect of the derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the
twelve months ended December 31 is as follows:
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Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivative Years
Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Interest rate contracts
$
— $
(1,561) $
4,463
The effect of the derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships on the consolidated statements of income for the
twelve months ended December 31 is as follows:
Location of gain
(loss)
recognized
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative Years
Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Derivatives in cash flow hedging
relationship
Interest rate contracts – cash flow
hedges
Interest expense –
Borrowings
$
— $
1,832
$
(628)
The effect of the derivative and the hedged item in fair value hedging relationships on the consolidated statements
of income for the twelve months ended December 31 is as follows:
Location of gain
(loss)
recognized on
derivative and
hedged item
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivative
and Hedged Item Years Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Derivatives designated as hedging
instruments
Interest rate contracts - fair value hedge
Interest income -
loans receivable
$
1,166 $
1,169 $
(39)
Hedged item
(1,166)
(1,169)
39
Interest rate contracts - fair value hedge
Interest income -
investment
securities
(220)
240
(99)
Hedged item
220
(240)
99
Total
$
— $
— $
—
The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the
twelve months ended December 31 is as follows:
Location of gain
(loss)
recognized on derivative
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on
Derivative Years Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
Mortgage loan contracts
Non-interest income - Gain on
sale of loans
$
68 $
83 $
188
Commitments to originate mortgage loans
Non-interest income - Gain on
sale of loans
(67)
(159)
(753)
Total
$
1 $
(76) $
(565)
The following tables summarize the carrying amount and associated cumulative basis adjustment related to the
application of hedge accounting that is included in the carrying amount of hedged assets and liabilities in fair value
hedging relationships.
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Amortized Cost of Hedged Items
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value
Hedging Adjustments Included in
the Carrying Amount of the
Hedged Items
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Loans
$
— $
40,788 $
— $
(2,532)
Note 22 – Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
The Fair Value Measurements topic of the FASB ASC defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair
value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to
measure fair value:
Level 1 –Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 –Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted
prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by
observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
Level 3 –Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair
value of the assets or liabilities
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring
basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as the general classification of
such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. There have been no significant changes in the valuation
techniques during the period ended December 31, 2024. For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value
hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value is described below.
Available for sale securities
When quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation
hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted
prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. Level 2 securities include U.S. Treasury
and federal agency securities, state and municipal securities, US. government agency mortgage-backed securities,
and mortgage–backed pools and corporate notes. Level 2 securities are valued by a third party pricing service
commonly used in the banking industry utilizing observable inputs. Observable inputs include dealer quotes, market
spreads, cash flow analysis, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment
spreads and available credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions. The pricing provider utilizes evaluated
pricing models that vary based on asset class. These models incorporate available market information including
quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics and, because many fixed–income securities do not trade on a
daily basis, apply available information through processes such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like
securities, sector grouping, and matrix pricing. In addition, model processes, such as an option adjusted spread
model, is used to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios for securities with prepayment features.
Equity securities
The fair value of the Company's equity investments is estimated by a third party utilizing readily determinable fair
values quoted on an active market.
Interest rate swap agreements
The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements is estimated by a third party using inputs that are
primarily unobservable including a yield curve, adjusted for liquidity and credit risk, contracted terms and discounted
cash flow analysis, and therefore, are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
Commitments to originate mortgage loans and mortgage loan contract assets/liabilities
The Company’s forward commitments are valued based on quoted prices for similar assets in an active market with
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inputs that are observable.
The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying
financial statements measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the FASB ASC fair value
hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at the following:
December 31, 2024
Carrying
Amount
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservabl
e
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Available for sale securities
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies
$
1,801
$
—
$
1,801
$
—
State and municipal
201,834
—
201,834
—
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities
14,543
—
14,543
—
Corporate notes
15,499
—
15,499
—
Total available for sale securities
233,677
—
233,677
—
Equity securities
595
595
—
—
Interest rate swap agreements asset
28,817
—
28,817
—
Commitments to originate mortgage loans
202
—
202
—
Mortgage loan contracts
27
—
27
—
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreements liability
(28,817)
—
(28,817)
—
December 31, 2023
Carrying
Amount
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Available for sale securities
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies
$
64,377
$
—
$
64,377
$
—
State and municipal
304,030
—
304,030
—
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities
140,877
—
140,877
—
Corporate notes
37,967
—
37,967
—
Total available for sale securities
547,251
—
547,251
—
Equity securities (1)
628
628
—
—
Interest rate swap agreements asset
26,556
—
26,556
—
Commitments to originate mortgage loans
125
—
125
—
Mortgage loan contracts
33
—
33
—
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap agreements liability
(24,024)
—
(24,024)
—
(1) Prior period equity securities were included in available-for-sale. Updated to align with comparable period.
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Certain other assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in the ordinary course of business and are
subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment):
Carrying
Amount
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2024
Collateral dependent loans
$
3,797
$
—
$
—
$
3,797
December 31, 2023
Collateral dependent loans
$
2,918
$
—
$
—
$
2,918
Collateral Dependent Loans: For loans identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring
the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the
collateral and applying a discount factor to the value.
Loans Transferred to Held for Sale: Once a decision has been made to sell loans not previously classified as held
for sale, these loans are transferred into the held for sale category and carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less
estimated costs to sell. At the time of transfer into held for sale classification, any amount by which cost exceeds fair
value is accounted for as a valuation allowance. This activity generally pertains to loans with observable inputs, and
therefore, are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, should these loans include adjustments
for changes in loan characteristics based on unobservable inputs, the loans would then be classified within Level 3
of the fair value hierarchy. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were $64.8 million and $0 loans transferred to
held for sale on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively.
The following table presents qualitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring
Level 3 fair value measurements, other than goodwill, at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
December 31, 2024
Carrying
Amount
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Inputs
Range
(Weighted Average)
Collateral dependent loans
$
3,797
Collateral based
measurement
Discount to reflect current market
conditions and ultimate
collectability
16.1%–40.1% (36.6%)
December 31, 2023
Carrying
Amount
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Inputs
Range
(Weighted Average)
Collateral dependent loans
$
2,918
Collateral based
measurement
Discount to reflect current market
conditions and ultimate
collectability
16.9%–34.2% (21.5%)
Note 23 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The estimated fair value amounts of the Company’s financial instruments were determined using available market
information, current pricing information applicable to Horizon and various valuation methodologies. Where market
quotations were not available, considerable management judgment was involved in the determination of estimated
fair values. Therefore, the estimated fair value of financial instruments shown below may not be representative of
the amounts at which they could be exchanged in a current or future transaction. Due to the inherent uncertainties
of expected cash flows of financial instruments, the use of alternate valuation assumptions and methods could have
a significant effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
The following table does not include certain financial instruments that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis,
including some non-recurring financial instruments. See Note 22 for more details.
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The estimated fair values of financial instruments, as shown below, are not intended to reflect the estimated
liquidation or market value of Horizon taken as a whole. The disclosed fair value estimates are limited to Horizon’s
significant financial instruments at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. These include financial instruments
recognized as assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as well as certain off–balance sheet financial
instruments. The estimated fair values shown below do not include any valuation of assets and liabilities which are
not financial instruments as defined by the FASB ASC fair value hierarchy.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:
Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents are composed of: cash and due from banks, interest-
bearing deposits in banks, and federal funds sold. The carrying amounts approximate fair value.
Interest-Earning Time Deposits – The carrying amounts approximate fair value.
Held-to-Maturity Securities — For debt securities held to maturity, fair values are based on quoted market prices
or dealer quotes. For those securities where a quoted market price is not available, carrying amount is a reasonable
estimate of fair value based upon comparison with similar securities.
Loans Held for Sale — For mortgage loans, the fair value is derived from third party pricing models, based on
active quotes. For non-mortgage loans, the assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.
Net Loans — The fair value of net loans are estimated on an exit price basis incorporating discounts for credit,
liquidity and marketability factors.
FHLB Stock — Fair value of FHLB stock is based on the price at which it may be resold to the FHLB
Interest Payable — The carrying amounts approximate fair value.
Deposits — The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, interest bearing checking accounts and money
market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date and are classified within Level 1. The fair
value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently
offered for deposits of similar remaining maturity and are classified within Level 2.
Borrowings — Rates currently available to Horizon for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to
estimate fair values of existing borrowings.
Subordinated Notes — The fair value of subordinated notes is based on discounted cash flows based on current
borrowing rates for similar types of instruments.
Junior Subordinated Debentures to Capital Trusts — Rates currently available for debentures with similar terms
and remaining maturities are used to estimate fair values of existing debentures.
The following tables present estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments and the level within the
fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall.
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December 31, 2024
Carrying
Amount
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
92,300
$
92,300
$
—
$
—
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
201,131
201,131
—
—
Federal funds sold
—
—
—
—
Cash and cash equivalents
293,431
293,431
—
—
Interest earning time deposits
735
—
735
—
Investment securities, held to maturity
1,867,690
—
1,566,268
—
Loans held for sale
67,597
64,824
2,773
Loans, net
4,795,060
—
—
4,611,702
Stock in FHLB
53,826
—
53,826
—
Liabilities
Non–interest bearing deposits
$
1,064,818
$
1,064,818
$
—
$
—
Interest bearing deposits
4,535,834
3,446,680
1,084,986
—
Borrowings
1,232,252
—
1,230,860
—
Subordinated notes
55,738
—
55,284
—
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts
57,477
—
48,559
—
Interest payable
11,137
—
11,137
—
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December 31, 2023
Carrying
Amount
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
112,772
$
112,772
$
—
$
—
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
413,528
413,528
—
—
Federal funds sold
215
215
—
—
Cash and cash equivalents
526,515
526,515
—
—
Interest earning time deposits
2,205
—
2,190
—
Investment securities, held to maturity
1,945,638
—
1,668,601
—
Loans held for sale
1,418
—
—
1,418
Loans, net
4,367,601
—
—
4,072,568
Stock in FHLB
34,509
—
34,509
—
Liabilities
Non–interest bearing deposits
$
1,116,005
$
1,116,005
$
—
$
—
Interest bearing deposits
4,548,888
3,369,149
1,171,452
—
Borrowings
1,353,050
—
1,347,129
—
Subordinated notes
55,543
—
53,283
—
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital
trusts
57,258
—
50,063
—
Interest payable
22,249
—
22,249
—
Note 24 – General Litigation
As of April 20, 2023, a putative class action lawsuit entitled Chad Key, et al. v. Horizon Bancorp, Inc., et al., Case
No. 1:23-cv-02961 (“Securities Action”) was filed against the Company and two of its officers in the U.S. District
Court for the Eastern District of New York. The Securities Action asserts claims under §§ 10(b) and 20(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 alleging, among other things, the Company made materially false and misleading
statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts which allegedly resulted in harm to a putative class of
purchasers of our securities from March 9, 2022 and March 10, 2023.
As of (1) August 28, 2023, a lawsuit related to the Securities Action was filed by Sally Hundley, derivatively on behalf
of the Company, against the Company, as nominal defendant, and 2 of the Company's officers and 10 of its
directors and (2) August 31, 2023, a lawsuit also related to the Securities Action was filed by Aziz Chowdhury,
derivatively on behalf of the Company, against the Company, as nominal defendant, and 2 of the Company's officers
and 10 of its directors (the “Derivatives Actions”) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The
Derivative Actions allege, among other things, breach of the officers and directors' fiduciary duties. The Derivative
Actions have been consolidated and stayed pending resolution of any motion to dismiss in the Securities Action.
Based on our initial review of these actions, management believes that the Company has strong defenses to the
claims and intends to vigorously defend against them. As of December 31, 2024, no liabilities related to the above
matters were recorded because we have concluded such liabilities are not probable and the amounts of such
liabilities are not reasonably estimable.
In addition to the matters described above, from time to time, Horizon and its subsidiaries are involved in various
legal proceedings incidental to the conduct of their business. Management does not expect that the outcome of any
such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
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Note 25 – Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only)
Presented below is condensed financial information as to financial position, results of operations and cash flows of
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.:
Condensed Balance Sheets
December 31
2024
December 31
2023
Assets
Total cash and cash equivalents
$
86,938
$
79,749
Investment in subsidiaries
803,799
765,299
Other assets
9,806
7,008
Total assets
$
900,543
$
852,056
Liabilities
Subordinated notes
$
55,738
$
55,543
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts
57,477
57,258
Other liabilities
23,748
20,443
Stockholders’ Equity
763,580
718,812
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
900,543
$
852,056
Condensed Statements of Income
Years Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Operating Income (Expense)
Dividend income from subsidiaries
$
38,000
$
55,500
$
34,750
Interest expense
(7,906)
(8,226)
(6,258)
Other income
117
431
45
Salaries and employee benefits
(5,351)
(3,502)
(2,551)
Other expense
(434)
(370)
(411)
Income Before Undistributed Income (Dividends in Excess) of
Subsidiaries
24,426
43,833
25,575
Undistributed income (dividends in excess) of subsidiaries
8,198
(17,838)
66,473
Income Before Tax
32,624
25,995
92,048
Income tax benefit
2,805
1,986
1,360
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders
$
35,429
$
27,981
$
93,408
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Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Years Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Net Income
$
35,429
$
27,981
$
93,408
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments:
Change in fair value of derivative instruments for the period
—
(523)
5,649
Reclassification adjustment for swap termination gain realized in income
—
(1,453)
—
Income tax effect
—
415
(1,186)
Changes from derivative instruments
—
(1,561)
4,463
Change in securities:
Unrealized gain (loss) for the period on available for sale securities
(120)
20,728
(147,345)
Reclassification of gain (loss) from available for sale securities to held to
maturity securities
—
—
(794)
Amortization (accretion) from transfer of securities from available for sale
to held to maturity securities
(657)
(691)
(1,236)
Reclassification adjustment for securities (gains) losses realized in income
39,140
32,052
—
Income tax effect
(8,055)
(10,939)
31,369
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
30,308
41,150
(118,006)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
30,308
39,589
(113,543)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
$
65,737
$
67,570
$
(20,135)
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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31
2024
2023
2022
Operating Activities
Net income
$
35,429
$
27,981
$
93,408
Items not requiring (providing) cash
Dividends in excess (equity in undistributed net income) of subsidiaries
(8,198)
17,838
(66,473)
Change in:
Share based compensation
4,586
3,586
2,475
Other assets
(4,621)
7,184
(284)
Other liabilities
3,717
(413)
120
Net cash provided by operating activities
30,913
56,176
29,246
Investing Activities
Capital contribution to subsidiary
—
—
—
Other investing activities
1,829
1,762
—
Net cash provided by investing activities
1,829
1,762
—
Financing Activities
Other change in borrowings
—
378
388
Repurchase of outstanding stock
—
—
—
Dividends paid on common shares
(28,328)
(28,311)
(27,765)
Net settlement of share awards
(1,371)
(1,221)
(1,824)
Other
4,146
—
—
Stock option exercises
—
—
145
Repayment of subordinated notes
—
(3,132)
—
Net cash used in financing activities
(25,553)
(32,286)
(29,056)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
7,189
25,652
190
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year
79,749
54,097
53,907
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year
$
86,938
$
79,749
$
54,097
Note 26 - Segment Reporting
Horizon Bancorp has one reportable segment. Business activities are managed on a consolidated basis and
revenues are derived primarily through commercial banking, offering retail banking and private wealth management
from North America. Horizon Bancorp’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) is the Chief Executive Officer. The
CODM assesses performance and allocates resources based on consolidated net income, as reported on the
Consolidated Statement of Income, and the same accounting policies are applied as described in the Note 1 -
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
The CODM uses net income to evaluate income generated from segment assets in deciding whether to reinvest
profits into the business or distribute dividends to shareholders. The CODM also uses net income in competitive
analysis by benchmarking against Horizon Bancorp’s competitors. The competitive analysis, along with the
monitoring of budgeted versus actual results, is used in assessing performance of the segment and in establishing
management’s compensation.
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Note 27 - Subsequent Events
As previously disclosed, during the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Company elected to transfer its
mortgage warehouse loan portfolio at the lower of unamortized cost or fair market value to loans held for sale from
the held for investment loan portfolio. On January 17, 2025, the Company completed the sale of its mortgage
warehouse loan portfolio to an unrelated third party, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $7.0 million to be recognized
during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and Shareholders
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Michigan City, Indiana
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income (loss),
stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, and
the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial
statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-
year period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on
criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 14, 2025, expressed an unqualified opinion
thereon.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits.
We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the
Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements,
whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures include
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits
also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial
statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to
accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging,
subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion
on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below,
providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”)
As described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s allowance for credit losses (“ACL”)
was $52 million at December 31, 2024. The Company utilized the Cumulative Loss Rate method in determining
expected future credit losses. The loss rate method measures the amount of loan charge–offs, net of recoveries,
(“loan losses”) recognized over the life of a closed pool and compares those loan losses to the outstanding loan
balance of that pool as of a specific point in time (“pool date”). The credit loss factors applied are determined based
on the weighted-average of externally developed macroeconomic scenarios that take into consideration the
Company’s economic outlook as derived through forecast macroeconomic variables. Management utilized
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economic forecast scenarios including both National and Regional econometrics, as well as management judgment,
as the basis for the forecast period.
We identified the economic forecast adjustment element of the quantitative component of the ACL as a critical audit
matter. The principal considerations for our determination included the significant judgment and estimation by
management in the determination of a reasonable and supportable forecasts of macroeconomic variables.
The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:
•
We obtained an understanding of the Company’s process for establishing the ACL, including the economic
forecast adjustment.
•
Evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of key controls over completeness and
accuracy of inputs into the model, and the significant judgements applied in the application of economic
forecast adjustments
•
Assessed management’s process for developing the economic forecasting adjustments and determining the
reasonableness of the forecasting adjustments applied in the ACL estimate which included:
◦
Evaluating managements reasonable and supportable weighting of economic forecast scenarios,
using evidence from internal and external sources.
◦
Evaluating whether the macroeconomic variables selected by management to determine economic
forecasts are correlated to historical net charge-offs of the Company.
•
Evaluated the mathematical accuracy of the economic forecast adjustments applied in the ACL estimate.
•
Evaluated the reasonableness of the overall ACL and related economic forecasting adjustments to
determine whether the ACL appropriately reflects expected credit losses by assessing trends in relevant
factors and evaluating the relationship of those trends to the overall ACL and related economic forecast
adjustments applied to the ACL.
/s/ Forvis Mazars, LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1998.
Indianapolis, Indiana
March 14, 2025
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and Shareholders
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Michigan City, Indiana
Opinion on the Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited Horizon Bancorp, Inc.’s (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024,
based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by COSO.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and our report dated March 14, 2025,
expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible 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 Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the
Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting
was maintained in all material respects. Our audit 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 audit also included performing such
other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definitions and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
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 reliable 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.
/s/ Forvis Mazars, LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
March 14, 2025
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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial statements and
related notes on the preceding pages. The statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America appropriate in the circumstances and include amounts that are
based on management’s best estimates and judgments. Financial information elsewhere in the Annual Report is
consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements.
In meeting its responsibility for the accuracy of the consolidated financial statements, management relies on
Horizon’s system of internal accounting controls. This system is designed to provide reasonable assurance that
assets are safeguarded and transactions are properly recorded to permit the preparation of appropriate financial
information. The system of internal controls is supplemented by a program of internal audits to independently
evaluate the adequacy and application of financial and operating controls and compliance with Company policies
and procedures.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors meets periodically with management, the independent accountants
and the internal auditors to ensure that each is properly discharging its responsibilities with regard to the
consolidated financial statements and internal accounting controls. The independent accountants have full and free
access to the Audit Committee and meet with it to discuss auditing and financial reporting matters.
The consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report have been audited by Forvis Mazars, LLP, an
independent registered public accounting firm, for 2024, 2023 and 2022. Their audits were conducted in accordance
with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and included consideration
of internal accounting controls, tests of accounting records and other audit procedures to the extent necessary to
allow them to express their opinion on the fairness of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
None
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision of and with the participation of its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, Horizon has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure
controls (as defined in Rule 13a–15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of
the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of December 31,
2024, Horizon’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be
disclosed by Horizon in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and are
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in those reports is accumulated and communicated to
management as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding disclosure.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management of Horizon is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial
reporting as defined in Rule 13a–15(f) under the Exchange Act. Horizon’s internal control over financial reporting is
designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and Board of Directors regarding the
preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.
Management assessed the effectiveness of Horizon’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2024. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth in Internal Control – Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this
assessment, management has concluded that Horizon’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2024 was effective based on the specified criteria.
Attestation Report of Registered Public Accounting Firm
Forvis Mazars, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on the
effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024. The report, which
expresses an unqualified opinion of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2024, is included in this Annual Report on Form 10–K in Item 8, following Forvis Mazars, LLP’s audit
report.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Horizon’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, also have concluded that
no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(f)
under the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024 that has materially affected,
or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None of our Directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) adopted or terminated a
“Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408
of Regulation S-K, during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024.
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART III
Certain information is omitted from this report pursuant to General Instruction G. (3) of Form 10–K as Horizon
intends to file with the Commission its definitive Proxy Statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the
“Proxy Statement”) pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act, not later than 120 days after December 31,
2024.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information relating to Horizon’s directors and executive officers required by this item is found in the Proxy
Statement under “Proposal I — Election of Directors” and “Information About Our Executive Officers”, respectively,
and is incorporated into this report and item by reference.
The information relating to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors required by this item is found in the Proxy
Statement under “Corporate Governance — Audit Committee” and is incorporated into this report and item by
reference.
The information contained under the section captioned “Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports” in the Proxy Statement is
incorporated into this report and item by reference.
Horizon’s “Code of Ethics for Executive Officers and Directors” applies to its directors, chief executive officer and
chief financial officer. The code is available on Horizon’s website at http://www.horizonbank.com/ in the section
headed “About Us – Investor Relations” under the caption “Corporate Information – Corporate Governance.”
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information on executive and director compensation and compensation committee matters required by this item
can be found in the Proxy Statement under “Corporate Governance,” “Compensation Committee Report,”
“Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Executive Compensation Tables”, "Other Compensation and
Compensation-Related Policies" and “Compensation of Directors” and is incorporated into this report and item by
reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table presents information regarding grants under all equity compensation plans of Horizon through
December 31, 2024.
Plan Category
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 Available
for Future Issuance
Under Equity
Compensation Plans
(Excluding
Securities Reflected
in the First Column)
Equity compensation plans approved by security
holders
94,798
$
16.87
921,970
Equity compensation plans not approved by
security holders
—
$
—
—
94,798
16.87
921,970
The other information required by this item can be found in the Proxy Statement under “Common Share Ownership
of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners” and is incorporated by reference into this report and item.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this item is found in the Proxy Statement under “Corporate Governance” and “Certain
Business Relationships and Transactions” and is incorporated by reference into this report and item.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference into this report and item from the Proxy Statement
section captioned “Auditor Fees and Services.”
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Documents Filed As Part of This Annual Report on Form 10–K:
1. Financial Statements
The following financial statements are filed as part of this document under Item 8:
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2024 and 2023
Consolidated Statements of Income, years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
2. Financial Statement Schedules
Financial statement schedules are omitted for the reason that they are not required or are not applicable, or
the required information is included in the financial statements.
3. Exhibits
The exhibits filed as part of this report and exhibits incorporated herein by reference to other documents are
as follows:
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. effective May 16, 2018
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on May 16, 2018
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Horizon
Bancorp, Inc.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on December 20, 2022
4.1
Description of Common Stock
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
Registrant's Form 10–K for the year ended
December 31, 2020
4.2
Indenture, dated as of October 21, 2004, between
Horizon Bancorp and Wilmington Trust Company
related to the issuance of Trust Preferred Securities
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
Registrant’s Form 10–K for the year ended
December 31, 2009
4.3
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of
Horizon Bancorp Capital Trust II, dated as of
October 21, 2004, related to the issuance of Trust
Preferred Securities
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
Registrant’s Form 10–K for the year ended
December 31, 2009
4.4
Junior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of
December 15, 2006, between Horizon Bancorp and
Wilmington Trust Company
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on December 21, 2006
4.5
Amended and Restated Trust Agreement of
Horizon Bancorp Capital Trust III, dated as of
December 15, 2006
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on December 21, 2006
4.6
Indenture for Subordinated Debt, dated June 24,
2020, between Horizon Bancorp, Inc. and
Wilmington Trust, National Association
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
Registrant's Form 8–K filed on June 24, 2020
4.7
First Supplemental Indenture, dated June 24, 2020,
between Horizon Bancorp, Inc. and Wilmington
Trust, National Association
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
Registrant's Form 8–K filed on June 24, 2020
Exhibit
Number
Description
Incorporated by Reference/Attached
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10.3*
Horizon Bancorp 2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive
Plan
Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to
Registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2014
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
10.4*
Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement
under 2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on June 18, 2013
10.5*
Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement
(Restrictive Covenant) under 2013 Omnibus Equity
Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on June 18, 2013
10.6*
Form of Performance Share Award Agreement
under 2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on March 27, 2017
10.7*
Form of Performance Share Award Agreement
(Restrictive Covenant) under 2013 Omnibus Equity
Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on March 27, 2017
10.8*
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under
2013 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to
Registrant’s Form10–K filed on February 28, 2018
10.9*
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement
(Restrictive Covenant) under 2013 Omnibus Equity
Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to
Registrant’s Form 10–K filed on February 28, 2018
10.10*
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Equity
Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to
Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for its 2021
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
10.11*
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (time–
based) under 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Registrant's Form 8–K filed on May 11, 2021
10.12*
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement
(performance–based) under 2021 Omnibus Equity
Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to
Registrant's Form 10–K filed on March 9, 2022
10.13*
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement
(time–based) under 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive
Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to
Registrant's Form 8–K filed on May 11, 2021
10.14*
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement
(performance–based) under 2021 Omnibus Equity
Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to
Registrant's Form 10–K filed on March 9, 2022
10.15*
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement (time–
based) under 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to
Registrant's Form 8–K filed on May 11, 2021
10.16*
1997 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as
amended and restated as of January 1, 1997, with
amendments through December 19, 2017
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S–8
filed on December 28, 2017 (Registration
No. 333-222329)
10.17*
2005 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan,
effective as of January 1, 2005, with amendments
through December 19, 2017
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S–8
filed on December 28, 2017 (Registration
No. 333-222329)
10.18*
Horizon Bancorp Nonqualified Deferred
Compensation Plan (effective as of January 1,
2025)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2024
10.19*
1998 Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, with
amendments through December 19, 2017
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S–8
filed on December 28, 2017 (Registration
No. 333-222330)
Exhibit
Number
Description
Incorporated by Reference/Attached
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10.20*
Amended and Restated 2005 Directors Deferred
Compensation Plan, dated December 19, 2017
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S–8
filed on December 28, 2017 (Registration
No. 333-222330)
10.21*
Description of Executive Officer Bonus Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to
Registrant's Form 10–K for the year ended
December 31, 2020
10.22*
Employment Agreement (Mark E. Secor), dated as
of November 6, 2023
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on November 7, 2023
10.23*
Amendment to Employment Agreement (Mark E.
Secor), dated May 10, 2024
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to
Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2024.
10.24*
Amended and Restated Change in Control
Agreement (Mark E. Secor), May 10, 2024
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on May 13, 2024
10.25*
Change in Control Agreement (Kathie A. DeRuiter),
dated January 1, 2020
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on January 7, 2020
10.26*
Change in Control Agreement (Todd A. Etzler),
dated January 1, 2020
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on January 7, 2020
10.27*
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement
(Thomas M. Prame), dated June 1, 2023
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Registrant's Form 8–K filed on May 18, 2023
10.28*
Amended and Restated Change in Control
Agreement (Thomas M. Prame), dated June 1,
2023
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Registrant's Form 8–K filed on May 18, 2023
10.29*
Amendment to Change in Control Agreement
(Kathie A. DeRuiter), dated December 1, 2022
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Registrant's Form 8–K filed on December 1, 2022
10.30*
Amendment to Change in Control Agreement (Todd
A. Etzler), dated December 1, 2022
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Registrant's Form 8–K filed on December 1, 2022
10.31*
Change in Control Agreement (Lynn M. Kerber),
dated October 1, 2020
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to
Registrant's Form 10–K filed on March 15, 2023
10.32*
Amendment to Change in Control Agreement (Lynn
M. Kerber), dated December 1, 2022
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to
Registrant's Form 10–K filed on March 15, 2023
10.34*
Employment Agreement (John R. Stewart), dated
May 10, 2024
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2024
10.35*
Change in Control Agreement (John R. Stewart),
dated May 10, 2024
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2024
14
Code of Ethics for Executive Officers and Directors
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14 to
Registrant’s Form 8–K filed on December 21, 2017
19.1**
Insider Trading Policy
Attached
21
Subsidiaries of Horizon
Attached
23
Consent of Forvis Mazars, LLP
Attached
31.1
Certification of Thomas M. Prame pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Attached
31.2
Certification of John R. Stewart pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Attached
Exhibit
Number
Description
Incorporated by Reference/Attached
HORIZON BANCORP, INC.
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32.1
Certification of Thomas M. Prame pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Attached
32.2
Certification of John R. Stewart pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Attached
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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Compensation Recovery
Policy
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97 to
Registrant’s Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2024
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Inline Interactive Data Files
Attached
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as
Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
Embedded Within the Inline XBRL Document
Exhibit
Number
Description
Incorporated by Reference/Attached
*
Indicates exhibits that describe or evidence management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements
required to be filed as exhibits to this Form 10–K.
**
Portions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(a)(6) of Regulation S-K. The Company
undertakes to furnish a copy of all unredacted and omitted schedules and exhibits to the SEC upon its
request.
ITEM 16. FORM 10–K SUMMARY
Not included.
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SIGNATURES
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
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Registrant
Date: March 14, 2025
By:
/s/ Thomas M. Prame
Thomas M. Prame
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive
Officer)
Date: March 14, 2025
By:
/s/ John R. Stewart
John R. Stewart
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer)
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.
Date
Signature and Title
March 14, 2025
/s/ Craig M. Dwight
Craig M. Dwight, Chairman of the Board and
Director
March 14, 2025
/s/ Kevin W. Ahern
Kevin W. Ahern, Director
March 14, 2025
/s/ Eric P. Blackhurst
Eric P. Blackhurst, Director
March 14, 2025
/s/ Lawernce E. Burnell
Lawernce E. Burnell, Director
March 14, 2025
/s/ James B. Dworkin
James B. Dworkin, Director
March 14, 2025
/s/ Julie Scheck Freigang
Julie Scheck Freigang, Director
March 14, 2025
/s/ Brian W. Maass
Brian W. Maass, Director
March 14, 2025
/s/ Michele M. Magnuson
Michele M. Magnuson, Director
March 14, 2025
/s/ Steven W. Reed
Steven W. Reed, Director
March 14, 2025
/s/ Vanessa P. Williams
Vanessa P. Williams, Director
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Craig M. Dwight
Chairman
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
James B. Dworkin
Chancellor Emeritus &
Professor of
Management
Mitchell E. Daniels
School of Business
Purdue University
Steven W. Reed
Partner
BGBC Partners, LLP
Eric P. Blackhurst
Retired Associate
General Counsel,
Corporate Transactions
& Latin America
The Dow Chemical
Company
Michele M.
Magnuson
Retired President &
Chief Financial Officer
LaPorte Bancorp, Inc.
Lawrence E. Burnell
Vice Chairman
White Lodging
Services Corporation
Peter L. Pairitz
Business Developer
Julie S. Freigang
Vice President &
Chief Information
Officer
CF Industries
Holdings, Inc.
Vanessa P. Williams
SVP, General Counsel &
Assistant Secretary
Kelly Services
Kevin W. Ahern
Managing
Partner
Brush Creek
Partners
Brian W. Maass
Consultant &
Finance
Executive
Thomas M. Prame
Chief Executive Officer
& President
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Michele A. Samuels*
SVP, General Auditor &
Compliance Officer
Blue Cross Blue Shield
MI
In July 2024, Michele A. Samuels
joined the Board of Directors of
Horizon Bank.
Brian C. Walker*
Retired Executive
Independent Advisor
In July 2024, Brian C. Walker
joined the Board of Directors of
Horizon Bank.
*Director of Horizon Bank only.
Larry S. Magnesen*
Retired Senior
Marketing Executive
Independent Advisor
In January 2025, Larry S.
Magnesen joined the Board of
Directors of Horizon Bank.
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Todd A. Etzler
Executive Vice
President, Chief Legal &
Risk Officer &
Corporate Secretary &
Chief Legal & Risk
Officer
Kathie A. DeRuiter
Executive Vice President
& Senior Operations
Officer
Todd A. Etzler
Executive Vice
President, Corporate
Secretary & Chief Legal
& Risk Officer
Thomas M. Prame
Chief Executive Officer
& President
Horizon Bank Executive Officers
Kathie A. DeRuiter
Executive Vice President
Lynn M. Kerber
Executive Vice
President
Daniel R. Buresh
Vice President,
Assistant Treasurer,
Chief Accounting
Officer & Assistant
Secretary
Lynn M. Kerber
Executive Vice
President & Chief
Commercial Officer
Kevin C. Nelson
Senior Vice President &
Controller
Mark E. Secor
Executive Vice
President, Chief
Administrative Officer,
& Chief Accounting
Officer
Mark E. Secor
Chief Administrative
Officer, Chief
Accounting Officer &
Treasurer
Thomas M. Prame
Chief Executive Officer
& President
John R. Stewart
Chief Financial Officer
John R. Stewart
Executive Vice
President & Chief
Financial Officer
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Russell R. Mathews
Market President
Great Lakes Bay Area,
Michigan
John M. Crandle
Market President
Kalamazoo &
Southern Michigan
Bruce G. Piekarski
Market President
Berrien County,
Michigan &
Northcentral Indiana
Brooks L. Diller
Market President
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Mark D. Johnson
Market President
Holland/Ottawa
County, Michigan
John J. Freyek
Market President
Lake County, Indiana
Osama D. Ghannam
Market President
Greater Lansing Area,
Michigan
Janet S. Pasco
Market President
Oakland County,
Michigan
Thomas W. Rowland
Market President
Northern Michigan
Mark A. Ritzi
Market President
Porter County,
Indiana
Robert E. Avery
Regional President
Central Indiana
Steven C. Kring
Regional President
Northwest Indiana
David M. Quade
Regional President
Central & Northern
Michigan
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Donald A.
VanLandegent
Senior Vice President
Senior Commercial
Credit Officer
John R. Richards
President
Senior Wealth &
Investment
Management Officer
Cynthia L. Pressinell
Senior Vice President
Senior Marketing &
Human Resources
Officer
James P. Paul
Senior Vice President
Retail Banking
Joel S. Mikolich
President
Equipment Finance
Division
Scott T. Kosik
Senior Vice President
Director of Digital
Banking
Stammy A. Ellinger
Senior Vice President
Senior Loan
Operations Officer
Nancy Wrzalinski
Senior Vice President
Senior Auditor
Compliance Officer
Investor Relations
For additional copies of this report,
current stock quotes, a list of
market makers, and other
shareholder inquiries, visit our web
site at horizonbank.com or call
Investor Relations at 219-814-5844.
Transfer Agent
Computershare
Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 30170
College Station, TX 77842-3170
800-368-5948
Joseph S. Henrich
Senior Vice President
Senior Technology
Officer
Carrie A. McKibben
Senior Vice President
Senior Deposit
Operations Manager
Tammy J. Kerr
Senior Vice President
Director of Treasury
Management
Investor Relations Contact
Peter K. Bjorvik
Senior Vice President
Director of SOX &
Accounting
Governance
Kevin C. Nelson
Senior Vice President
Controller
Prasad S. Varma
Senior Vice President
Director of Finance
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