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Letter to our shareholders

Dear Shareholders:

We  live  in  a  fast-paced  world  today.  Some  may 
argue too fast-paced. Sometimes we all need to step 
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ments.  Composing  the  shareholder  letter  causes 
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LCNB employees in 2016.

Although  the  new  Opera-
tions  Center  project  was 
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ning  and  decisions  contin-
ued  throughout  2016.  A 
48,000 square foot building 
takes  a  lot  of  cooperation 
and  communication.  The 
architects  (BHDP),  the  proj-
ect  manager  (The  Schueler 
Group),  the  bank  project 
manager  (Ken  Layer),  the 
City  of 
and 
numerous  bank  employees 
worked  together  to  keep 
the  project  moving  forward  and  on  time.  We  are 
proud of this addition to the City of Lebanon. We will 
be hosting our Annual Meeting in the multi-purpose 
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following the meeting.

Lebanon, 

Steve Wilson

Many other projects were completed in 2016 to help 
our customers access their bank accounts and the 
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more  LCNB  customers  feel  comfortable  accessing 
their accounts remotely via their smart phones, we 
enhanced  the  mobile  product  with  more  features. 
The increasing use of our mobile products requires 
longer  service  hours  for  our  customers.  We  have 
extended  our  Call  Center  service  hours  to  11:00 
p.m.  Monday  through  Friday  and  from  9:00  a.m. 
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Because  of  our  customers’  increased  acceptance 
and use of the LCNB debit card, we have added the 
capability for our customers to control some of the 
features of their cards through their smart phones. 
Online deposit account opening was also added to 
our  delivery  channel  in  2016  to  complement  our 
online  mortgage  and  consumer  applications.  We 
also began work on an entirely new LCNB website to 
ease our customers’ navigation of the website and to
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2017. These are just a few of the projects that LCNB 
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While all the above-mentioned projects were proceed-
ing, LCNB also completed a very successful year with 
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(ROAA) was 0.96% and the return on 
average  equity  (ROAE)  was  8.60%  in 
2016.  This  compares  to  a  ROAA  of 
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growth  of  $48.9  million  contributed 
to  that  increase  in  income.  Deposits 
also grew by $23.7 million at the end 
of  2016  compared  to  December  31, 
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Investment  Services  Department 
achieved continued growth in assets 
under management during 2016.

Steve Foster

Additional  statistical  data  and  information  on  our 
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LCNB Corp. Annual Report on Form 10-K. This report 
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Commission.  We  have  enclosed  the  Form  10-K  with 
the initial mailing of this report to shareholders and it 
is  available  upon  request  or  from  the  shareholder 
information section on our website, www.LCNB.com 
or www.lcnbcorp.com.

The Annual Meeting for LCNB Corp. will be Tuesday, 
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Ohio.  Proxy  material  is  included  with  this  mailing. 
Please review, sign, and return the proxy in the enve-
lope  provided.  We  would  be  pleased  to  have  you 
attend our annual meeting in person. Thank you for 
your continued support.

Stephen P. Wilson
Chairman

Steve P. Foster
President and CEO

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

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 

or

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

For the transition period from _______________________  to  ______________________

Commission File Number  000-26121

LCNB Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)  

31-1626393
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2 North Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio   45036
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(513) 932-1414
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of Each Class
None

Name of each exchange on which registered
None

Securities registered pursuant to 12(g) of the Exchange Act:

COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE
(Title of Class)

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

 Yes         

 No

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

 Yes         

 No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to 
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   

 Yes         

 No

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

 Yes         

 No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is 
not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information 
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     

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

 Large accelerated filer
 Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Accelerated filer
 Smaller reporting company

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

 Yes         

 No

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s outstanding voting common stock held by nonaffiliates on June 30, 2016, 
determined using a per share closing price on that date of $15.80 as quoted on the NASDAQ Capital Market, was 
$150,816,000.

As of March 7, 2017, 9,993,223 common shares were issued and outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Proxy Statement included in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 25, 2017, which 
Proxy Statement will be mailed to shareholders within 120 days from the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 are 
incorporated by reference into Part III.

 
LCNB CORP.

For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

Item 1.  Business

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

Item 2.  Properties

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

PART II

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

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

REPORT OF MANAGEMENT’S ASSESSMENT OF INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL 
REPORTING

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

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

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures

Item 9B.  Other Information

PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Item 11. Executive Compensation

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

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services

PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

SIGNATURES

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

PART I

Item 1.  Business

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made in this document regarding LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future 
performance and business, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, 
as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act 
of 1995.  These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as 
“anticipate”, “could”, “may”, “feel”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, and similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management 
and its knowledge of LCNB’s business and operations.  Additionally, LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, 
objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ 
materially.  These factors include, but are not limited to: 

the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of LCNB’s business strategies;

1. 
2.  LCNB may incur increased charge-offs in the future; 
3.  LCNB may face competitive loss of customers; 
4.  changes in the interest rate environment may have results on LCNB’s operations materially different from those 

anticipated by LCNB’s market risk management functions; 

5.  changes in general economic conditions and increased competition could adversely affect LCNB’s operating results; 
6.  changes in other regulations and government policies affecting bank holding companies and their subsidiaries, 

including changes in monetary policies, could negatively impact LCNB’s operating results; 

7.  LCNB may experience difficulties growing loan and deposit balances; 
8. 

the current economic environment poses significant challenges for us and could adversely affect our  financial 
condition and results of operations; 

9.  deterioration in the financial condition of the U.S. banking system may impact the valuations of investments LCNB 
has made in the securities of other financial institutions resulting in either actual losses or other than temporary 
impairments on such investments; and 

10.  the effects of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) and the regulations 

promulgated and to be promulgated thereunder, which may subject LCNB and its subsidiary to a variety of new and 
more stringent legal and regulatory requirements which adversely affect their respective businesses.  

Forward-looking statements made herein reflect management's expectations as of the date such statements are made.  Such 
information is provided to assist shareholders and potential investors in understanding current and anticipated financial 
operations of LCNB and is included pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 
1995.  LCNB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that arise 
after the date such statements are made. 

DESCRIPTION OF LCNB CORP.'S BUSINESS

General Description

LCNB Corp., an Ohio corporation formed in December 1998, is a financial holding company headquartered in Lebanon, 
Ohio.  Substantially all of the assets, liabilities and operations of LCNB Corp. are attributable to its wholly-owned subsidiary, 
LCNB National Bank (the "Bank").  LCNB Corp. and its subsidiary are herein collectively referred to as “LCNB.”  The 
predecessor of LCNB Corp., the Bank, was formed as a national banking association in 1877.  On May 19, 1999, the Bank 
became a wholly-owned subsidiary of LCNB Corp.  

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

On January 11, 2013, LCNB consummated a merger with First Capital Bancshares, Inc. (“First Capital”) in a stock and cash 
transaction valued at approximately $20.2 million.  Immediately following the merger of First Capital into LCNB, Citizens 
National Bank (“Citizens National”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Capital, was merged into LCNB National Bank.  At 
that time, Citizens National’s six full–service offices became offices of LCNB.  Three of these offices are located in Chillicothe, 
Ohio and one office is located in each of Frankfort, Ohio, Clarksburg, Ohio, and Washington Court House, Ohio.  The office in 
Clarksburg, Ohio was closed on January 24, 2017.

On January 24, 2014, LCNB purchased all of the outstanding stock of Eaton National Bank & Trust Co. ("Eaton National") 
from its holding company, Colonial Banc Corp., in a cash transaction totaling $24.75 million.  Upon consummation of the 
transaction, Eaton National was merged into the Bank and its five offices became offices of the Bank.  Two of these offices are 
located in Eaton, Ohio and one office is located in each of New Paris, Ohio, Lewisburg, Ohio, and West Alexandria, Ohio.

On April 30, 2015, LCNB consummated a merger with BNB  Bancorp, Inc. (“BNB”) in a stock and cash transaction valued at 
approximately $13.5 million.  Immediately following the merger of BNB into LCNB, Brookville National Bank ("Brookville 
National"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNB, was merged into LCNB National Bank.  At that time, Brookville National's two 
offices, both located in Brookville, Ohio, became offices of LCNB.

The Bank is a full service community bank offering a wide range of commercial and personal banking services.  Deposit 
services include checking accounts, NOW accounts, savings accounts, Christmas and vacation club accounts, money market 
deposit accounts, Lifetime Checking accounts (a senior citizen program), individual retirement accounts, and certificates of 
deposit.  Additional supportive services include online banking, bill pay, mobile banking and telephone banking. Commercial 
customers also have both cash management and remote deposit capture products as potential options.  Deposits of the Bank are 
insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund, which is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance 
Corporation (the “FDIC”).

Loan products offered include commercial and industrial loans, commercial and residential real estate loans, agricultural loans, 
construction loans, various types of consumer loans, and Small Business Administration loans.  The Bank's residential mortgage 
lending activities consist primarily of loans for purchasing or refinancing personal residences, home equity lines of credit, and 
loans for commercial or consumer purposes secured by residential mortgages.  Most fixed-rate residential real estate loans are 
sold to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation with servicing retained.  Consumer lending activities include automobile, 
boat, home improvement and personal loans.

The Trust and Investment Management Division of the Bank provides complete trust administrative, estate settlement, and 
fiduciary services and also offers investment management of trusts, agency accounts, individual retirement accounts, and 
foundations/endowments.

Security brokerage services are offered by the Bank through arrangements with LPL Financial LLC, a registered broker/
dealer.  Licensed brokers offer a full range of investment services and products, including financial needs analysis, mutual 
funds, securities trading, annuities, and life insurance.

Other services offered include safe deposit boxes, night depositories, cashier's checks, bank-by-mail, ATMs, cash and 
transaction services, debit cards, wire transfers, electronic funds transfer, utility bill collections, notary public service, personal 
computer-based cash management services, 24 hour telephone banking, PC Internet banking, mobile banking, and other 
services tailored for both individuals and businesses.

The Bank is not dependent upon any one significant customer or specific industry.  Business is not seasonal to any material 
degree.

The address of the main office of the Bank is 2 North Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio 45036; telephone (513) 932-1414.

Primary Market Area

The Bank considers its primary market area to consist of counties where it has a physical presence and neighboring counties, 
which includes Southwestern and South Central Ohio.  At February 29, 2017, the Bank had 35 offices, including a main office 
in Warren County, Ohio and branch offices in Warren, Butler, Clinton, Clermont, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble, Ross, and 
Fayette Counties, Ohio, and 39 ATMs.

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Competition

The Bank faces strong competition both in making loans and attracting deposits.  The deregulation of the banking industry and 
the wide spread enactment of state laws that permit multi-bank holding companies as well as the availability of nationwide 
interstate banking has created a highly competitive environment for financial services providers. The Bank competes with other 
national and state banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, finance companies, mortgage brokerage firms, realty 
companies with captive mortgage brokerage firms, mutual funds, insurance companies, brokerage and investment banking 
companies, and other financial intermediaries operating in its market and elsewhere, many of whom have substantially larger 
financial and managerial resources.

The Bank seeks to minimize the competitive effect of other financial institutions through a community banking approach that 
emphasizes direct customer access to the Bank's CEO/President and other officers in an environment conducive to friendly, 
informed, and courteous personal services.  Management believes that the Bank is well positioned to compete successfully in its 
primary market area.  Competition among financial institutions is based upon interest rates offered on deposit accounts, interest 
rates charged on loans and other credit and service charges, the quality and scope of the services rendered, the convenience of 
the banking facilities, and, in the case of loans to commercial borrowers, relative lending limits.

The ability to access and use technology is an increasingly competitive factor in the finance services industry.  Technology 
relating to the delivery of financial services, the security and privacy of customer information, and the  processing of 
information is evolving rapidly.  LCNB must continually make technology investments to remain competitive in the finance 
services industry.

Management believes the commitment of the Bank to personal service, innovation, and involvement in the communities and 
primary market areas it serves, as well as its commitment to quality community banking service, are factors that contribute to 
its competitive advantage.

Supervision and Regulation

LCNB Corp., as a financial holding company, is regulated under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the 
"Act"), and is subject to the supervision and examination of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the 
"Federal Reserve Board").  

The Bank is subject to the provisions of the National Bank Act.  The Bank is subject to primary supervision, regulation and 
examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC"). The Bank is also subject to the rules and regulations 
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the FDIC.  

LCNB Corp. and the Bank are subject to an extensive array of banking laws and regulations that are intended primarily for the 
protection of the customers and depositors of LCNB's subsidiary.  These laws and regulations govern such areas as permissible 
activities, loans and investments, and rates of interest that can be charged on loans and reserves.  LCNB and the Bank also are 
subject to general U.S. federal laws and regulations and to the laws and regulations of the State of Ohio.  Set forth below are 
brief descriptions of selected laws and regulations applicable to LCNB and the Bank.

The Financial Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 ("FIRREA") provides that a holding company and its controlled 
insured depository institutions are liable for any loss incurred by the FDIC in connection with the default of any FDIC assisted 
transaction involving an affiliated insured bank or savings association.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") substantially revised the bank regulatory and 
funding provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and several other federal banking statutes.  Among its many reforms, 
FDICIA, as amended:

1.  Required regulatory agencies to take "prompt corrective action" with financial  institutions that do not meet minimum 

capital requirements;

2.  Established five capital tiers:  well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, 

and critically undercapitalized;

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3. 

Imposed significant restrictions on the operations of a financial institution that is not rated well-capitalized or 
adequately capitalized;

4.  Prohibited a depository institution from making any capital distributions, including payments of dividends or paying 

any management fee to its holding company, if the institution would be undercapitalized as a result;

5. 

Implemented a risk-based premium system;

6.  Required an audit committee to be comprised of outside directors;

7.  Required a financial institution with more than $500 million in total assets to issue annual, audited financial statements 

prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; and

8.  Required a financial institution with more than $1 billion in total assets to document, evaluate, and report on the 
effectiveness of the entity's internal control system and required an independent public accountant to attest to 
management's assertions concerning the bank's internal control system.

The members of an audit committee for banks with more than $1 billion in total assets must be independent of 
management.  FDICIA does not relieve financial institutions that are public companies, such as LCNB, from internal control 
reporting and attestation requirements or  audit committee independence requirements prescribed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 
2002 (see below).

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which amended the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and other banking related laws, was 
signed into law on November 12, 1999.  The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act repealed certain sections of the Glass-Steagall Act and 
substantially eliminated the barriers separating the banking, insurance, and securities industries.  Effective March 11, 2000, 
qualifying bank holding companies could elect to become financial holding companies.  Financial holding companies have 
expanded investment powers, including affiliating with securities and insurance firms and engaging in other activities that are 
"financial in nature or incidental to such financial activity," as defined in the act, or "complementary to a financial activity."

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("SOX") became effective on July 30, 2002.  The purpose of SOX is to strengthen accounting 
oversight and corporate accountability by enhancing disclosure requirements, increasing accounting and auditor regulation, 
creating new federal crimes, and increasing penalties for existing federal crimes.  SOX directly impacts publicly traded 
companies, certified public accounting firms auditing public companies, attorneys who work for public companies or have 
public companies as clients, brokerage firms, investment bankers, and financial analysts who work for brokerage firms or 
investment bankers.  Key provisions affecting LCNB include:

1.  Certification of financial reports by the chief executive officer ("CEO") and the chief financial officer ("CFO"), who 

are responsible for designing and monitoring internal controls to ensure that material information relating to the issuer 
and its consolidated subsidiary is made known to the certifying officers by others within the company;

2. 

Inclusion of an internal control report in annual reports that include management's assessment of the effectiveness of a 
company's internal control over financial reporting and a report by the company's independent registered public 
accounting firm attesting to the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting;

3.  Accelerated reporting of stock trades on Form 4 by directors and executive officers;

4.  Disgorgement requirements of incentive pay or stock-based compensation profits received within twelve months of the 
release of financial statements if the company is later required to restate those financial statements due to material 
noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement that resulted from misconduct;

5.  Disclosure in a company's periodic reports stating if it has adopted a code of ethics for its CFO and principal 

accounting officer or controller and, if such code of ethics has been implemented,  immediate disclosure of any change 
in or waiver of the code of ethics;

6.  Disclosure in a company's periodic reports stating if at least one member of the audit committee is a "financial expert," 

as that term is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"); and

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7. 

Implementation of new duties and responsibilities for a company's audit committee, including independence 
requirements, the direct responsibility to appoint the outside auditing firm and to provide oversight of the auditing 
firm's work, and a requirement to establish procedures for the receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints from a 
company's employees regarding questionable accounting, internal control, or auditing matters.

In addition, the SEC adopted final rules on September 5, 2002, which rules were amended in December, 2005, requiring 
accelerated filing of quarterly and annual reports.  Under the amended rules, “large accelerated filers” includes companies with 
a market capitalization of $700 million or more and “accelerated filers” includes companies with a market capitalization 
between $75 million and $700 million. Large accelerated filers are required to file their annual reports within 60 days of year-
end and quarterly reports within 40 days. Accelerated filers are required to file their annual and quarterly reports within 75 days 
and 40 days, respectively.  These new accelerated filing deadlines were effective for fiscal years ending on or after December 
15, 2005.  Under the amended rules, LCNB is considered an accelerated filer.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 and the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Conforming Amendments Act of 
2005 (collectively, the “Deposit Insurance Reform Acts”) were both signed into law during February, 2006.  The provisions of 
the Deposit Insurance Reform Acts included:

1.  Merging the Bank Insurance Fund and the Savings Association Insurance Fund into a new fund called the Deposit 

Insurance Fund, effective March 31, 2006;

2. 

Increasing insurance coverage for retirement accounts from $100,000 to $250,000, effective April 1, 2006; and

3.  Eliminating a 1.25% hard target Designated Reserve Ratio, as defined, and giving the FDIC discretion to set the 

Designated Reserve Ratio within a range of 1.15% to 1.50% for any given year.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) became effective on July 21, 
2010.  The Dodd-Frank Act includes provisions that specifically affect financial institutions and other entities providing 
financial services and other corporate governance and compensation provisions that will affect most public companies.
The Dodd-Frank Act established a new independent regulatory body within the Federal Reserve System known as the of 
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”).  The CFPB has assumed responsibility for most consumer protection 
laws and has broad authority, with certain exceptions, to regulate financial products offered by banks and non-banks.  The 
CFPB has authority to supervise, examine, and take enforcement actions with respect to depository institutions with more than 
$10 billion in assets, non-bank mortgage industry participants, and other CFPB-designated non-bank providers of consumer 
financial services.  The primary regulator for depository institutions with $10 billion or less in assets will continue to have 
primary examination and enforcement authority for these institutions.  The regulations enforced, however, will be the 
regulations written by the CFPB.

The Dodd-Frank Act directs federal bank regulators to develop new capital requirements for holding companies and depository 
institutions that address activities that pose risk to the financial system, such as significant activities in higher risk areas, or 
concentrations in assets whose reported values are based on models.

The Dodd-Frank Act permanently raised the FDIC maximum deposit insurance amount to $250,000.  In addition, the Dodd-
Frank Act places a floor on the FDIC’s reserve ratio at 1.35% of estimated insured deposits or the comparable percentage of the 
assessment base.

General corporate governance provisions included in the Dodd-Frank Act include expanding executive compensation 
disclosures to be included in the annual proxy statement, requiring non-binding shareholder advisory votes on executive 
compensation at annual meetings, enhancing independence requirements for compensation committee members and any 
advisers used by the compensation committee, and requiring the adoption of certain compensation policies including the 
recovery of executive compensation in the event of a financial statement restatement.

Noncompliance with laws and regulations by bank holding companies and banks can lead to monetary penalties and/or an 
increased level of supervision or a combination of these two items.  Management is not aware of any current significant 
instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations and does not anticipate any problems maintaining compliance on a 
prospective basis.  Recent regulatory inspections and examinations of LCNB and the Bank have not disclosed any significant 
instances of noncompliance.

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The earnings and growth of LCNB are affected not only by general economic conditions, but also by the fiscal and monetary 
policies of the federal government and its agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve Board.  Its policies influence the amount of 
bank loans and deposits and the interest rates charged and paid thereon and thus have an effect on earnings.  The nature of 
future monetary policies and the effect of such policies on the future business and earnings of LCNB and the Bank cannot be 
predicted.

A substantial portion of LCNB's cash revenues is derived from dividends paid by the Bank.  These dividends are subject to 
various legal and regulatory restrictions.  Generally, dividends are limited to the aggregate of current year retained net income, 
as defined, plus the retained net income of the two prior years.  In addition, dividend payments may not reduce capital levels 
below minimum regulatory guidelines.

Employees

As of December 31, 2016, LCNB employed 282 full-time equivalent employees. LCNB is not a party to any collective 
bargaining agreement.  Management considers its relationship with its employees to be very good.  Employee benefit programs 
are considered by management to be competitive with benefit programs provided by other financial institutions and major 
employers within LCNB’s market area.

Availability of Financial Information

LCNB files unaudited quarterly financial reports on Form 10-Q, annual financial reports on Form 10-K, current reports on 
Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports are filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934 with the SEC.  Copies of these reports are available free of charge in the shareholder information section of the 
Bank's website, www.lcnb.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed or furnished to the SEC, or 
by writing to:

Robert C. Haines II
Executive Vice President, CFO
LCNB Corp.
2 N. Broadway
P.O. Box 59
Lebanon, Ohio  45036

Financial reports and other materials filed by LCNB with the SEC may also be read and copied at the SEC's Public Reference 
Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.  Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be 
obtained from the SEC by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.  The SEC also maintains an internet site (www.sec.gov) that contains 
reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding registrants that file reports electronically, as LCNB 
does.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC OPERATIONS AND EXPORT SALES

LCNB and its subsidiary do not have any offices located in foreign countries and have no foreign assets, liabilities or related 
income and expense for the years presented.

STATISTICAL INFORMATION

The following tables and certain tables appearing in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis present additional 
statistical information about LCNB Corp. and its operations and financial condition. They should be read in conjunction with 
the consolidated financial statements and related notes and the discussion included in Item 7, Management's Discussion and 
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market 
Risk.

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Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differential

The table presenting an average balance sheet, interest income and expense, and the resultant average yield for average interest-
earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities is included in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations.

The table analyzing changes in interest income and expense by volume and rate is included in Item 7, Management's Discussion 
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Investment Portfolio

The following table presents the carrying values of securities for the years indicated:

Securities available-for-sale:

U.S. Treasury notes

U.S. Agency notes

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

Certificates of deposit

Municipal securities

Mutual funds

Trust preferred securities

Equity securities

At December 31,

2016

2015

2014

(Dollars in thousands)

$

28,145

85,400

71,047

—

132,860

2,482

48

677

72,846

139,889

29,378

249

132,420

2,466

50

680

62,560

83,637

38,032

3,086

93,790

2,461

50

1,749

Total securities available-for-sale

320,659

377,978

285,365

Securities held-to-maturity:

Municipal securities

Federal Reserve Bank stock

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

Total securities

41,003

22,633

22,725

2,732

3,638

2,732

3,638

2,346

3,638

$

368,032

406,981

314,074

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Contractual maturities of securities at December 31, 2016, were as follows.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual 
maturities when issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations.

Amortized
Cost

Available-for-Sale
Fair
Value

Amortized
Cost

Yield
(Dollars in thousands)

Held-to-Maturity
Fair
Value

Yield

U.S. Treasury notes:
  Within one year
  One to five years
Five to ten years
After ten years

Total U.S. Treasury notes

$

U.S. Agency notes:
Within one year
One to five years
Five to ten years
After ten years

Total U.S. Agency notes

Municipal securities (1):

Within one year
One to five years
Five to ten years
After ten years

Total Municipal securities

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed
securities
Mutual funds
Trust preferred securities
Equity securities

—
17,063
11,117
—
28,180

3,956
21,994
61,148
—
87,098

8,408
58,114
59,685
7,567
133,774

72,402
2,527
49
632

—
17,099
11,046
—
28,145

3,965
22,074
59,361
—
85,400

8,499
58,328
58,882
7,151
132,860

71,047
2,482
48
677

—% $

1.91%
1.99%
—%
1.94%

1.19%
1.65%
1.92%
—%
1.82%

3.60%
2.90%
3.07%
2.75%
3.01%

1.92%
2.10%
7.78%
8.30%

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

3,955
4,125
10,081
22,842
41,003

—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

3,959
4,068
9,845
22,618
40,490

—
—
—
—

—%
—%
—%
—%
—%

—%
—%
—%
—%
—%

2.54%
2.99%
2.98%
5.18%
4.17%

—%
—%
—%
—%

Totals

$

324,662

320,659

2.36%

41,003

40,490

4.17%

(1)  Yields on tax-exempt obligations are computed on a taxable-equivalent basis based upon a 34.2% statutory 

Federal income tax rate.

Excluding holdings in U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government Agencies, there were no investments in securities of any 
issuer that exceeded 10% of LCNB's consolidated shareholders' equity at December 31, 2016.

Loan Portfolio

Administration of the lending function is the responsibility of the Chief Lending Officer and certain senior lenders. Lenders 
perform their duties subject to oversight and policy direction from the Board of Directors and the Loan Committee. The Loan 
Committee consists of LCNB’s Chief Executive Officer/President, Chief Financial Officer, Cashier, Chief Lending Officer, 
Chief Credit Officer, Loan Operations Officer, Loan Review Officer, Credit Analysis Officer, and the officers in charge of 
commercial, consumer, and real estate loans.

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Employees authorized to accept loan applications have various, designated lending limits for the approval of loans.  A loan 
application for an amount outside a particular employee’s lending limit needs to be approved by an employee with a lending 
limit sufficient for that loan.  Residential and commercial real estate loans of any amount require the approval of two of the 
following designated officers:  Chief Executive Officer/President, Chief Lending Officer, Chief Credit Officer, and the officers 
in charge of commercial, real estate, and consumer lending.  Board approval is required on any loan with policy exceptions or 
that will exceed $3.0 million in aggregate credit to any one borrower or entity, as defined by the OCC in 12 C.F.R § 32.2(b).

Interest rates charged by LCNB vary with degree of risk, type of loan, amount, complexity, repricing frequency and other 
relevant factors associated with the loan.

The following table summarizes the distribution of the loan portfolio for the years indicated:

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

%

(Dollars in thousands)

At December 31,

$ 41,878

5.1% $ 45,275

5.9% $ 35,424

5.1% $ 29,337

5.1% $ 26,236

5.8%

Commercial and
industrial

Commercial, secured
by real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other loans,
including deposit
overdrafts

Residential real estate

265,788

32.5% 273,139

35.4% 254,087

36.4% 215,587

37.6% 183,132

477,275

58.2% 419,633

54.5% 379,141

54.3% 314,252

54.7% 230,256

19,173

14,802

2.3%

1.8%

18,510

13,479

2.4%

1.7%

18,006

11,472

2.5%

1.6%

12,643

2,472

2.2%

0.4%

10,554

1,668

50.7%

40.4%

2.3%

0.4%

633

0.1%

665

0.1%

680

0.1%

91

—%

1,875

0.4%

819,549

100.0% 770,701

100.0% 698,810

100.0% 574,382

100.0% 453,721

100.0%

Deferred origination
costs (fees), net

Total loans

Less allowance for
loan losses

254

819,803

3,575

237

770,938

3,129

146

698,956

3,121

(28)

574,354

3,588

62

453,783

3,437

Loans, net

$ 816,228

  $ 767,809

  $ 695,835

  $ 570,766

  $ 450,346

As of December 31, 2016, there were no concentrations of loans exceeding 10% of total loans that are not already disclosed as 
a category of loans in the above table.

The following table summarizes the commercial and agricultural loan maturities and sensitivities to interest rate change at 
December 31, 2016:

Maturing in one year or less

Maturing after one year, but within five years

Maturing beyond five years

Total commercial and agricultural loans

Loans maturing beyond one year:

Fixed rate

Variable rate

Total

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(In thousands)

$

$

$

$

31,968

62,997

438,990

533,955

185,231

316,756

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Risk Elements

The following table summarizes non-accrual, past-due, and accruing restructured loans for the dates indicated:

Non-accrual loans

Past-due 90 days or more and still
accruing

Accruing restructured loans

Total

Percent to total loans

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

At December 31,

$

$

5,725

23

11,731

17,479

(Dollars in thousands)

1,723

559

13,723

16,005

5,599

203

14,269

20,071

2,961

250

15,151

18,362

2,283

128

13,343

15,754

2.13%

2.08%

2.87%

3.20%

3.47%

LCNB is not committed to lend additional funds to debtors whose loans have been modified to provide a reduction or deferral 
of principal or interest because of deterioration in the financial position of the borrower.

At December 31, 2016, there were no material additional loans not classified as acquired credit impaired or already disclosed as 
non-accrual, accruing restructured, or accruing past due 90 days or more where known information about possible credit 
problems of the borrowers causes management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with present 
loan repayment terms.

Summary of Loan Loss Experience

The table summarizing the activity related to the allowance for loan losses is included in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and 
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for loan loss:

At December 31,

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans

Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans

Amount

Amount

Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans

Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans

Amount

Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans

Amount

Amount

(Dollars in thousands)

$

350

5.1% $

244

5.9% $

129

5.1% $

175

5.1% $

320

5.8%

2,179

885

96

60

5

—

58.2%

32.5%

2.3%

1.8%

0.1%

—

1,908

854

54

66

3

—

54.5%

35.4%

2.4%

1.7%

0.1%

—

1,990

926

63

11

2

—

54.3%

36.4%

2.5%

1.6%

0.1%

—

2,520

826

66

—

1

—

54.7%

37.6%

2.2%

0.4%

—%

—

2,296

712

108

—

1

—

50.7%

40.4%

2.3%

0.4%

0.4%

—

Commercial and
industrial

Commercial, secured
by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other loans, including
deposit overdrafts

Unallocated

Total

$ 3,575

100.0% $ 3,129

100.0% $ 3,121

100.0% $ 3,588

100.0% $ 3,437

100.0%

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Deposits

The statistical information regarding average amounts and average rates paid for the deposit categories is included in the 
"Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity" table included in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis 
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following table presents the contractual maturity of time deposits of $100,000 or more at December 31, 2016:

Maturity within 3 months

After 3 but within 6 months

After 6 but within 12 months

After 12 months

(In thousands)

$

$

7,129

2,588

7,306

60,747

77,770

Return on Equity and Assets
The statistical information regarding the return on assets, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, and equity to assets ratio is 
presented in Item 6, Selected Financial Data.

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Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There are risks inherent in LCNB’s operations, many beyond management’s control, which may adversely affect its financial 
condition and results from operations and should be considered in evaluating the Company. Credit, market, operational, 
liquidity, interest rate and other risks are described elsewhere in this report. Other risk factors may include the items described 
below.

New capital requirements could adversely affect LCNB’s capital ratios
On July 2, 2013, the Federal Reserve Board approved the final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking 
Supervision’s capital guidelines for U.S. bank holding companies as well as state banks that are members of the Federal 
Reserve System and savings and loan holding companies (commonly known as Basel III).  On July 9, 2013, the OCC adopted 
the same rules for national banks and federal savings associations, and the FDIC approved the same provisions, as an interim 
final rule, for state nonmember banks and state savings associations. 

Under the final rules, minimum requirements will increase for both the quantity and quality of capital held by banks and 
savings associations. The rules include a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 4.5% and a common 
equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. The final rules also raise the minimum ratio of Tier 1 
capital to risk-weighted assets from 4.0% to 6.0% and require a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%. 

The phase-in period for the final rules began for LCNB on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the final rules' 
requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule. While management expects that LCNB's capital ratios under Basel III will 
continue to exceed the well capitalized minimum capital requirements, there can be no assurance that such will be the case. If 
LCNB is unable to meet or exceed the applicable minimum capital requirements, it may become subject to supervisory actions 
ranging in severity from losing its financial holding company status, to being precluded from making acquisitions or engaging 
in new activities or becoming subject to informal or formal regulatory enforcement actions. 

LCNB’s earnings are significantly affected by market interest rates.
Fluctuations in interest rates may negatively impact LCNB’s profitability.  A primary source of income from operations is net 
interest income, which is equal to the difference between interest income earned on loans and investment securities and the 
interest paid for deposits and other borrowings. These rates are highly sensitive to many factors beyond LCNB’s control, 
including general economic conditions, the slope of the yield curve (that is, the relationship between short and long-term 
interest rates), and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States Federal government.  LCNB expects the current level of 
interest rates and the current slope of the yield curve will cause further downward pressure on its net interest margin.

Increases in general interest rates could have a negative impact on LCNB’s results of operations by reducing the ability of 
borrowers to repay their current loan obligations.  Some residential real estate mortgage loans, most home equity line of credit 
loans, and many of LCNB’s commercial loans have adjustable rates.  Borrower inability to make scheduled loan payments due 
to a higher loan cost could result in increased loan defaults, foreclosures, and write-offs and may necessitate additions to the 
allowance for loan losses.  In addition, increases in the general level of interest rates may decrease the demand for new 
consumer and commercial loans, thus limiting LCNB’s growth and profitability.  A general increase in interest rates may also 
result in deposit disintermediation, which is the flow of deposits away from banks and other depository institutions into direct 
investments that have the potential for higher rates of return, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.   If this occurs, LCNB 
may have to rely more heavily on borrowings as a source of funds in the future, which could negatively impact its net interest 
margin.

Gains from sales of mortgage loans may experience significant volatility.
Gains from sales of mortgage loans are highly influenced by the level and direction of mortgage interest rates, real estate 
activity, and refinancing activity.  Current historically low market interest rates created a refinancing demand for residential 
fixed-rate mortgage loans.  The increased volume of refinancing activity increased gains from sales of mortgage loans as LCNB 
sold most of these loans to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.  An increase in market interest rates may decrease 
the demand for refinanced loans and decrease the gains from sales of mortgage loans recognized in LCNB’s consolidated 
statements of income.  Gains from sales of mortgage loans may also be impacted by changes in LCNB’s strategy to manage its 
residential mortgage portfolio. For example, LCNB may occasionally change the proportion of loan originations that are sold in 
the secondary market and instead add a greater proportion to its loan portfolio.

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Banking competition in Southwestern and South Central Ohio is intense.
LCNB faces strong competition for deposits, loans, trust accounts, and other services from other banks, savings banks, credit 
unions, mortgage brokers, and other financial institutions.  Many of LCNB’s competitors include major financial institutions 
that have been in business for many years and have established customer bases, numerous branches, and substantially higher 
regulatory lending limits. Competitors in the Southwestern and South Central Ohio areas include U.S. Bank, PNC Bank, Fifth 
Third Bank, Chase, KeyBank, Park National Bank, Huntington National Bank, and First Financial Bank. In addition, credit 
unions are growing larger due to more flexible membership requirement regulations and are offering more financial services 
than they legally could in the past.

LCNB also competes with numerous real estate brokerage firms, some owned by realty companies, for residential real estate 
mortgage loans.  Incentives offered by captive finance companies owned by the major automobile companies have limited the 
banking industry’s opportunities for growth in the new automobile loan market.  The banking industry now competes with 
brokerage firms and mutual fund companies for funds that would have historically been held as bank deposits.  Technology has 
lowered barriers to entry and made it possible for non-banks to offer products and services traditionally provided by banks, 
such as automatic transfer and automatic payment systems.  Many of these competitors have fewer regulatory constraints and 
may have lower cost structures.

If LCNB is unable to attract and retain loan, deposit, brokerage, and trust customers, its growth and profitability levels may be 
negatively impacted.

Economic conditions in Southwestern and South Central Ohio could adversely affect LCNB’s financial condition and results of 
operations.

LCNB conducts its operations from offices that are located in nine Southwestern and South Central Ohio counties, from which 
substantially all of its customer base is drawn.  Because of this geographic concentration of operations and customer base, 
LCNB's financial performance is heavily influenced by economic conditions in these areas.  Any material deterioration in 
economic conditions in these markets could have material direct or indirect adverse impacts on LCNB's customers and on 
LCNB.  Such deterioration could increase the number of customers experiencing financial distress, negatively impacting their 
ability to obtain new loans or to repay existing loans.  As a result, LCNB may experience increases in the levels of impaired 
loans, increased charge-offs, and increased provisions for loan losses.  Deteriorating economic conditions may also effect the 
ability of depositors to maintain or add to deposit balances and may effect the demand for loans, trust, brokerage, and other 
products and services offered by LCNB.  Such losses and decreased demand could have material adverse effects on LCNB's 
financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

The allowance for loan losses may be inadequate.
The provision for loan losses is determined by management based upon its evaluation of the amount needed to maintain the 
allowance for loan losses at a level considered appropriate in relation to the estimated risk of losses inherent in the portfolio.  In 
addition to historic charge-off percentages, factors taken into consideration to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan 
losses include the nature, volume, and consistency of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, a review of specific problem 
loans, the fair value of any underlying collateral, borrowers’ cash flows, and current economic conditions that may affect 
borrowers’ ability to make payments.  Increases in the allowance result in an expense for the period.   By its nature, the 
evaluation is imprecise and requires significant judgment.  Actual results may vary significantly from management’s 
assumptions.  If, as a result of general economic conditions or a decrease in asset quality, management determines that 
additional increases in the allowance for loan losses are necessary, LCNB will incur additional expenses.

LCNB’s loan portfolio includes a substantial amount of commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate loans, 
which may have more risks than residential or consumer loans.
LCNB’s commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans comprise a substantial portion of its total loan portfolio. 
These loans generally carry larger loan balances and involve a greater degree of financial and credit risk than home equity, 
residential mortgage, or consumer loans. The increased financial and credit risk associated with these types of loans is a result 
of several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans, the size of loan balances, the effects of 
general economic conditions on income-producing properties, and the increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these 
types of loans.

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The repayment of loans secured by commercial real estate is often dependent upon the successful operation, development, or 
sale of the related real estate or commercial business and may, therefore, be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate 
market or economy. If the cash flow from operations is reduced, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan may be impaired. In 
such cases, LCNB may take one or more actions to protect its financial interest in the loan.  Such actions may include 
foreclosure on the real estate securing the loan, taking possession of other collateral that may have been pledged as security for 
the loan, or modifying the terms of the loan.  If foreclosed on, commercial real estate is often unique and may not be as salable 
as a residential home.

The fair value of LCNB’s investments could decline.
Most of LCNB’s investment securities portfolio is designated as available-for-sale.  Accordingly, unrealized gains and losses, 
net of tax, in the estimated fair value of the available-for-sale portfolio is recorded as other comprehensive income, a separate 
component of shareholders’ equity. The fair value of LCNB’s investment portfolio may decline, causing a corresponding 
decline in shareholders’ equity.  Management believes that several factors will affect the fair values of the investment portfolio 
including, but not limited to, changes in interest rates or expectations of changes, the degree of volatility in the securities 
markets, inflation rates or expectations of inflation, and the slope of the interest rate yield curve. These and other factors may 
impact specific categories of the portfolio differently and the effect any of these factors may have on any specific category of 
the portfolio cannot be predicted.

Many state and local governmental authorities have experienced deterioration of financial condition in recent years due to 
declining tax revenues, increased demand for services, and various other factors. To the extent LCNB has any municipal 
securities in its portfolio from issuers who are experiencing deterioration of financial condition or who may experience future 
deterioration of financial condition, the value of such securities may decline and could result in other-than-temporary 
impairment charges, which could have an adverse effect on LCNB’s financial condition and results of operations.  Additionally, 
a general, industry-wide decline in the fair value of municipal securities could significantly affect LCNB’s financial condition 
and results of operations.

Changes in income tax laws or interpretations or in accounting standards could materially affect LCNB’s financial condition or 
results of operations.
Changes in income tax laws could be enacted, or interpretations of existing income tax laws could change, causing an adverse 
effect to LCNB’s financial condition or results of operations. Similarly, new accounting standards may be issued by the 
Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) or existing standards revised, changing the methods for preparing 
financial statements. These changes are not within LCNB’s control and may significantly impact its reported financial condition 
and results of operations. 

A decrease to the corporate federal income tax rate may impair the Company’s deferred tax assets (“DTAs”).  
At December 31, 2016, LCNB’s DTAs were approximately $1.6 million. While a decline in the corporate tax rate may lower 
the Company’s tax provision expense, it may also significantly impair the value of the LCNB’s DTAs in the year the rate 
decrease is enacted.  Such impairment could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of 
operations.

LCNB is subject to environmental liability risk associated with lending activities.
A significant portion of the Bank’s loan portfolio is secured by real property. During the ordinary course of business, the Bank 
may foreclose on and take title to properties securing certain loans. In doing so, there is a risk that hazardous or toxic 
substances could be found on these properties. If hazardous or toxic substances are found, the Bank may be liable for 
remediation costs, as well as for personal injury and property damage. Environmental laws may require the Bank to incur 
substantial expenses and may materially reduce the affected property’s value or limit the Bank’s ability to use or sell the 
affected property. In addition, future laws or more stringent interpretations or enforcement policies with respect to existing laws 
may increase the Bank’s exposure to environmental liability. Although the Bank has policies and procedures to perform an 
environmental review before initiating any foreclosure action on real property, these reviews may not be sufficient to detect all 
potential environmental hazards. The remediation costs and any other financial liabilities associated with an environmental 
hazard could have a material adverse effect on LCNB’s financial condition and results of operations.

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The banking industry is highly regulated.
LCNB is subject to regulation, supervision, and examination by the Federal Reserve Board and the Bank is subject to 
regulation, supervision, and examination by the OCC.   LCNB and the Bank are also subject to regulation and examination by 
the FDIC as the deposit insurer.  The CFPB is responsible for most consumer protection laws and has broad authority, with 
certain exceptions, to regulate financial products offered by banks.  Federal and state laws and regulations govern numerous 
matters including, but not limited to, changes in the ownership or control of banks, maintenance of adequate capital, 
permissible business operations, maintenance of deposit insurance, protection of customer financial privacy, the level of 
reserves held against deposits, restrictions on dividend payments, the making of loans, and the acceptance of deposits.  See the 
previous section titled “Supervision and Regulation” for more information on this subject.
Federal regulators may initiate various enforcement actions against a financial institution that violates laws or regulations or 
that operates in an unsafe or unsound manner.  These enforcement actions may include, but are not limited to, the assessment of 
civil money penalties, the issuance of cease-and-desist or removal orders, and the imposition of written agreements.

Proposals to change the laws governing financial institutions are periodically introduced in Congress and proposals to change 
regulations are periodically considered by the regulatory bodies.  Such future legislation and/or changes in regulations could 
increase or decrease the cost of doing business, limit or expand permissible activities, or affect the competitive balance among 
banks, savings associations, credit unions, and other financial institutions.  The likelihood of any major changes in the future 
and their effects are impossible to predict.

FDIC deposit insurance assessments may materially increase in the future.
Deposits of LCNB are insured up to statutory limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and, accordingly, 
LCNB and other banks and financial institutions pay quarterly premiums to the FDIC to maintain the Deposit Insurance Fund.  
The likelihood and extent of future rate increases are indeterminable.

Future growth and expansion opportunities may contain risks.
From time to time LCNB may seek to acquire other financial institutions or parts of those institutions or may engage in de novo 
branch expansion.  It may also consider and enter into new lines of business or offer new products or services.  Such activities 
involve a number of risks, which may include potential inaccuracies in estimates and judgments used to evaluate the expansion 
opportunity, diversion of management and employee attention, lack of experience in a new market or product or service, and 
difficulties in integrating a future acquisition or introducing a new product or service.  There is no assurance that such growth or 
expansion activities will be successful or that they will achieve desired profitability levels.

The financial services industry, as well as the broader economy, may be subject to new legislation, regulation, and government 
policy. 
At this time, it is difficult to predict the legislative and regulatory changes that will result from the combination of a new 
President of the United States and the first year since 2010 in which both Houses of Congress and the White House have 
majority memberships from the same political party.  In recent years, however, both the new President and senior members of 
the House of Representatives have advocated for significant reduction of financial services regulation, to include amendments 
to the Dodd-Frank Act and structural changes to the CFPB.  The new Administration and Congress also may cause broader 
economic changes due to changes in governing ideology and governing style.  New appointments to the Board of Governors of 
the Federal Reserve could affect monetary policy and interest rates and changes in fiscal policy could affect broader patterns of 
trade and economic growth.  Future legislation, regulation, and government policy could affect the banking industry as a whole, 
including LCNB's business and results of operations, in ways that are difficult to predict.  In addition, LCNB's results of 
operations could be adversely affected by changes in the way in which existing statutes and regulations are interpreted or 
applied by courts and government agencies.

LCNB’s controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented.
Management regularly reviews and updates LCNB’s 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 LCNB’s controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to its controls and procedures 
could have a material adverse effect on LCNB’s business, results of operations, and financial condition.

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LCNB’s information systems may experience an interruption or breach in security.
LCNB relies heavily on communications and information systems to conduct its business. Any failure, interruption, or breach in 
security of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in LCNB’s customer relationship management, general ledger, 
deposit, loan, and other systems. While LCNB has policies and procedures designed to prevent or limit the effect of the failure, 
interruption, or security breach of its information systems, there can be no assurance that any such occurrences will not occur 
or, if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed. The occurrence of any failures, interruptions, or security breaches of 
LCNB’s information systems could damage LCNB’s reputation, result in a loss of customer business, subject LCNB to 
additional regulatory scrutiny, or expose LCNB to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a 
material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

LCNB continually encounters technological change. 
The financial services industry is continually undergoing rapid technological change with frequent introductions of new 
technology-driven products and services. LCNB’s future success depends, in part, upon its ability to address customer needs by 
using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional 
efficiencies in LCNB’s operations. LCNB may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and 
services or be successful in marketing these products and services to its customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with 
technological change affecting the financial services industry could negatively affect LCNB’s growth, revenue and profit. 

Emergence of nonbank alternatives to the financial system.
Consumers may decide not to use banks to complete their financial transactions.  Technology and other changes, including the 
emergence of “Fintech Companies,” are allowing parties to complete financial transactions through alternative methods that 
historically have involved banks.  For example, consumers can complete transactions, such as paying bills and/or transferring 
funds, directly without the assistance of banks.  The process of eliminating banks as intermediaries, known as 
“disintermediation,” could result in the loss of fee income, as well as the loss of customer deposits and the related income 
generated from those deposits.  The loss of these revenue streams and the lower cost of deposits as a source of funds could have 
a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Risk factors related to LCNB’s trust business.
Competition for trust business is intense.  Competitors include other commercial bank and trust companies, brokerage firms, 
investment advisory firms, mutual fund companies, accountants, and attorneys.

LCNB’s trust business is directly affected by conditions in the debt and equity securities markets.  The debt and equity 
securities markets are affected by, among other factors, domestic and foreign economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal 
policies of the United States Federal government, all of which are beyond LCNB’s control.  Changes in economic conditions 
may directly affect the economic performance of the trust accounts in which clients’ assets are invested.  A decline in the fair 
value of the trust accounts caused by a decline in general economic conditions directly affects LCNB’s trust fee income because 
such fees are primarily based on the fair value of the trust accounts.  In addition, a sustained decrease in the performance of the 
trust accounts or a lack of sustained growth may encourage clients to seek alternative investment options.

The management of trust accounts is subject to the risk of mistaken distributions, poor investment choices, and miscellaneous 
other incorrect decisions.  Such mistakes may give rise to surcharge actions by beneficiaries, with damages substantially in 
excess of the fees earned from management of the accounts.

LCNB’s ability to pay cash dividends is limited.
LCNB is dependent upon the earnings of the Bank for funds to pay dividends on its common shares.  The payment of dividends 
by LCNB and the Bank is subject to certain regulatory restrictions.  As a result, any payment of dividends in the future will be 
dependent, in large part, on the ability of LCNB and the Bank to satisfy these regulatory restrictions and on the Bank’s 
earnings, capital levels, financial condition, and other factors.  Although LCNB’s financial earnings and financial condition 
have allowed it to declare and pay periodic cash dividends to shareholders, there can be no assurance that the current dividend 
policy or the amount of dividend distributions will continue in the future.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

Not applicable

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Item 2.  Properties

The Bank conducts its business from the following offices:

Name of Office

Address

County

2 North Broadway
Lebanon, Ohio  45036

Silver and Mechanic Streets
Lebanon, Ohio  45036

1697 North Barron Street
Eaton, Ohio  45320

1240 North Bridge Street
Chillicothe, Ohio  45601

Warren

Owned

Warren

Owned

Preble

Leased

Ross

Owned

225 West Upper Lewisburg Salem Road
Brookville, Ohio  45309

Montgomery

Owned

1. Main Office

2. Auto Bank

3. Barron Street Office

4. Bridge Street Office

5. Brookville Office

6. Centerville Office

7. Chillicothe Office

9605 Dayton-Lebanon Pike
Centerville, Ohio 45458

33 West Main Street
Chillicothe, Ohio  45601

8. Clarksburg Office (closed January

24, 2017)

10820 Main Street
Clarksburg, Ohio  43115

9. Colerain Township Office

3209 West Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45239

10. Columbus Avenue Office

11. Eaton Office

12. Fairfield Office

13. Frankfort Office

14. Goshen Office

15. Hamilton Office

16. Hay Avenue Office

17. Hunter Office

18. Lewisburg Office

730 Columbus Avenue
Lebanon, Ohio  45036

110 West Main Street
Eaton, Ohio  45320

765 Nilles Road
Fairfield, Ohio  45014

Springfield and Main Streets
Frankfort, Ohio  45628

6726 Dick Flynn Blvd.
Goshen, Ohio  45122

794 NW Washington Blvd.
Hamilton, Ohio  45013

121 Hay Avenue
Brookville, Ohio  45309

3878 State Route 122
Franklin, Ohio  45005

522 South Commerce Street
Lewisburg, Ohio  45338

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Montgomery

Owned

Ross

Ross

Owned

Owned

Hamilton

Owned

Warren

Owned

Preble

Butler

Ross

Owned

Leased

Owned

Clermont

Owned

Butler

Owned

Montgomery

Owned

Warren

Owned

Preble

Owned

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Name of Office

Address

County

19. Loveland Office

20. Maineville Office

21. Mason/West Chester Office

22. Middletown Office

23. Monroe Office

24. New Paris Office

25. Oakwood Office

26. Otterbein Office

27. Oxford Office (1)

28. Rochester/Morrow Office

29. South Lebanon Office

30. Springboro/Franklin Office

31. Warrior Office

500 Loveland-Madeira Road
Loveland, OH 45140

7795 South State Route 48
Maineville, Ohio  45039

1050 Reading Road
Mason, Ohio  45040

4441 Marie Drive
Middletown, Ohio  45044

101 Clarence F. Warner Drive
Monroe, Ohio  45050

201 South Washington Street
New Paris, Ohio  45347

2705 Far Hills Avenue
Oakwood, Ohio  45419

Otterbein Retirement Community
State Route 741
Lebanon, Ohio  45036

30 West Park Place
Oxford, Ohio  45056

Route 22-3 at 123
Morrow, Ohio  45152

603 Corwin Nixon Blvd.
South Lebanon, Ohio  45065

525 West Central Avenue
Springboro, Ohio  45066

Lebanon High School
1916 Drake Road
Lebanon, Ohio  45036

Hamilton

Owned

Warren

Owned

Warren

Owned

Butler

Butler

Owned

Owned

Preble

Owned

Montgomery

(2)

Warren

Leased

Butler

(2)

Warren

Owned

Warren

Owned

Warren

Owned

Warren

Leased

32. Washington Court House Office

100 Crossings Drive
Washington Court House, Ohio  43160

Fayette

Owned

33. Waynesville Office

34. West Alexandria Office

35. Western Avenue Office

36. Wilmington Office

9 North Main Street
Waynesville, Ohio  45068

55 East Dayton Street
West Alexandria, Ohio  45381

1006 Western Avenue
Chillicothe, Ohio  45601

1243 Rombach Avenue
Wilmington, Ohio  45177

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Warren

Owned

Preble

Owned

Ross

Owned

Clinton

Owned

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Name of Office

Address

County

37. Operations Center (under

construction)

105 North Broadway
Lebanon, Ohio  45036

Warren

Owned

(1) 

(2) 

Excess space in this office is leased to third parties.

The Bank owns the Oakwood and Oxford office buildings and leases the land.

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings

Except for routine litigation incidental to its businesses, LCNB is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings and 
none of its property is the subject of any material proceedings.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

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PART II

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

LCNB had approximately 980 registered holders of its common stock as of December 31, 2016.  The number of shareholders 
includes banks and brokers who act as nominees, each of whom may represent more than one shareholder.  LCNB’s stock 
trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market exchange under the symbol “LCNB.”  

Trade prices for shares of LCNB Common Stock and cash dividends per share declared and paid are set forth below.  The trade 
prices shown below are interdealer without retail markups, markdowns, or commissions.

First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
  Total dividends declared

$

High

17.75
17.24
19.13
25.00

2016

Low

15.51
15.69
15.73
16.55

Dividends
Declared
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.64

High

16.40
17.88
16.40
17.18

2015

Low

13.95
15.01
15.26
15.07

Dividends
Declared
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.64

It is expected that LCNB will continue to pay dividends on a similar schedule, to the extent permitted by business and potential 
factors beyond management's control.

LCNB depends on dividends from the Bank for the majority of its liquid assets, including the cash needed to pay dividends to 
its shareholders. National banking law limits the amount of dividends the Bank may pay to the sum of retained net income, as 
defined, for the current year plus retained net income for the previous two years. Prior approval from the OCC, the Bank’s 
primary regulator, would be necessary for the Bank to pay dividends in excess of this amount. In addition, dividend payments 
may not reduce capital levels below minimum regulatory guidelines. Management believes the Bank will be able to pay 
anticipated ordinary dividends to LCNB without needing to request approval.

During the period of this report, LCNB did not sell any of its securities that were not registered under the Securities Act.

On April 17, 2001, LCNB's Board of Directors authorized three separate stock repurchase programs, two of which continue to 
be in effect – the “Market Repurchase Program and the “Private Sale Repurchase Program.”  Any shares purchased will be held 
for future corporate purposes.

Under the Market Repurchase Program, LCNB was originally authorized to purchase up to 200,000 shares of its stock through 
market transactions with a selected stockbroker.  On November 14, 2005, the Board of Directors extended the Market 
Repurchase Program by increasing the shares authorized for repurchase to 400,000 total shares.  Through December 31, 2016, 
290,444 shares have been purchased under this program.  No shares were purchased under the Market Repurchase Program 
during 2016 and 2015.

The Private Sale Repurchase Program is available to shareholders who wish to sell large blocks of stock at one time.  Because 
LCNB's stock is not widely traded, a shareholder releasing large blocks may not be able to readily sell all shares through 
normal procedures.  Purchases of blocks will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be made at prevailing market 
prices.  There is no limit to the number of shares that may be purchased under this program.  A total of 466,018 shares have 
been purchased under this program since its inception through December 31, 2016.  No shares were purchased under the Private 
Sale Repurchase Program during 2016 and 2015.

LCNB established an Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2002 Plan") during 2002 that allowed for the issuance of up to 200,000 
shares of stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Board of Directors.  The awards could be in the form 
of stock options, share awards, and/or appreciation rights.   The 2002 Plan expired on April 16, 2012.  Outstanding, unexercised 
options continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.  

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The 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2015 Plan") was approved by LCNB's shareholders at the annual meeting on April 
28, 2015 and allows for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board 
of Directors.  Awards may be made in the form of stock options, appreciation rights, restricted shares, and/or restricted share 
units.  This plan provides for the issuance of up to 450,000 shares and will terminate on April 28, 2025, unless earlier 
terminated by the Compensation Committee.

The following table shows information relating to stock options outstanding under the 2002 Plan and 2015 Plan at December 
31, 2016:

Plan Category

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
Total

Number of 
Securities to
be Issued 
upon Exercise
of 
Outstanding 
Options

Weighted 
Average
Exercise Price 
of
Outstanding 
Options

Number of 
Securities
Remaining 
Available
for Future 
Issuance

24,669

—

24,669

$

$

12.17

—

12.17

433,962

—

433,962

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The graph below provides an indicator of cumulative total shareholder returns for LCNB as compared with the NASDAQ 
Composite, the SNL Midwest OTC-BB and Pink Sheet Banks, and the SNL Midwest Bank indexes.  This graph covers the 
period from December 31, 2011 through December 31, 2016.  The cumulative total shareholder returns included in the graph 
reflect the returns for the shares of common stock of LCNB.  The information provided in the graph assumes that $100 was 
invested on December 31, 2011 in LCNB common stock, the NASDAQ Composite, and the SNL Midwest Bank Index and that 
all dividends were reinvested.

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12/31/2011 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 12/31/2014 12/31/2015 12/31/2016

$

$

$

100.00

100.00

100.00

110.94

117.45

120.36

149.93

164.57

164.78

131.71

188.84

179.14

148.83

201.98

181.86

219.25

219.89

242.99

(cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:91)

LCNB Corp.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data

The following represents selected consolidated financial data of LCNB for the years ended December 31, 2012 through 2016 
and are derived from LCNB's consolidated financial statements.  Certain prior year data presented in this table have been 
reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.  This data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated 
financial statements and the notes thereto included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K and Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk included in 
Items 7 and 7A, respectively, of this Form 10-K, and are qualified in their entirety thereby and by other detailed information 
elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

Income Statement:
Interest income
Interest expense

Net interest income
Provision for loan losses

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

Non-interest income
Non-interest expenses
Income before income taxes
Provision for income taxes

Net income

Dividends per common share

Earnings per common share:

Basic
Diluted

Balance Sheet:

Securities
Loans, net
Total assets
Total deposits
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Total shareholders' equity

$

$

$

$

For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
(Dollars in thousands, except ratios and per share data)

2013

2015

42,659
3,328
39,331
1,366
37,965
10,123
32,392
15,696
4,222
11,474

39,477
3,590
35,887
930
34,957
9,142
30,844
13,255
3,386
9,869

33,497
4,065
29,432
588
28,844
9,090
26,212
11,722
2,942
8,780

2016

43,750
3,504
40,246
913
39,333
10,853
33,261
16,925
4,443
12,482

2012

29,938
4,889
25,049
1,351
23,698
9,049
21,682
11,065
2,795
8,270

0.64

0.64

0.64

0.64

0.64

1.26
1.25

1.18
1.17

1.06
1.05

1.12
1.10

1.23
1.22

368,032
816,228
1,306,799
1,110,905
42,040
598
142,944

406,981
767,809
1,280,531
1,087,160
37,387
5,947
140,108

314,074
695,835
1,108,066
946,205
16,645
11,357
125,695

279,021
570,766
932,338
785,761
8,655
12,102
118,873

276,970
450,346
788,637
671,471
13,756
13,705
82,006

Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data:

Return on average assets
Return on average equity
Equity-to-assets ratio
Dividend payout ratio
Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent

0.96%
8.60%
10.94%
50.79%
3.51%

0.94%
8.43%
10.94%
54.24%
3.64%

0.88%
8.04%
11.34%
60.38%
3.66%

0.93%
9.02%
12.75%
57.14%
3.57%

1.02%
10.22%
10.40%
52.03%
3.52%

First Capital merged with and into LCNB as of the close of business on January 11, 2013.  As of the date of the merger, LCNB 
recorded additional loans of $98.9 million and additional deposits of $136.8 million.

An underwritten public offering of common stock was conducted during the fourth quarter 2013.  The offering increased 
shareholders' equity by $26.9 million, which was the net proceeds LCNB received after deducting offering expenses.  The 
proceeds were used to fund the acquisition of Eaton National on January 24, 2014 and the remainder was used for general 
corporate purposes.

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Eaton National merged with and into LCNB as of the close of business on January 24, 2014.  As of the date of the merger, 
LCNB recorded additional loans of $115.9 million and additional deposits of $165.3 million.

BNB merged with and into LCNB as of the close of business on April 30, 2015.  As of the date of the merger, LCNB recorded 
additional loans of $34.7 million and additional deposits of $99.1 million. 

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

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

Introduction

The following is management's discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of 
operations of LCNB.  It is intended to amplify certain financial information regarding LCNB and should be read in conjunction 
with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the 2016 Annual Report to Shareholders.

Overview

Net income for 2016 was $12,482,000 (basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.26 and $1.25, respectively), compared to 
$11,474,000 (basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.18 and $1.17) in 2015 and $9,869,000 (total basic and diluted earnings 
per share of $1.06 and $1.05) in 2014.

The following items significantly affected earnings for the years indicated:

1.  The completion of a merger with BNB Bancorp, Inc. on April 30, 2015.

2.  The completion of a merger with Eaton National Bank & Trust Co. on January 24, 2014.

3. 

Impaired loans with a carrying value of approximately $4.5 million were sold during the second quarter 2015, 
significantly improving LCNB's loan quality metrics.

4.  Net gain on sales of securities was significantly greater in 2016 as compared to 2015 and 2014 due primarily to market 

rates at the time of the sales.

5.  Other real estate owned expense was significantly greater in 2016 and 2015 as compared to 2014 because of valuation 

writedowns and losses on sales recognized during 2016 and 2015.

6.  Other non-interest expense for 2016 included a $251,000 penalty incurred to pre-pay a Federal Home Loan Bank 
borrowing bearing an interest rate of 5.25%.  The borrowing was pre-paid to reduce future interest expense.

Net Interest Income

LCNB's primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between earnings from loans and other 
investments and interest paid on deposits and other liabilities.  The following table presents, for the years indicated, average 
balances for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the income or expense related to each item, and the resulting 
average yields earned or rates paid.

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Interest-bearing
demand deposits

Federal Reserve
Bank stock

Federal Home 
Loan Bank stock

Investment
securities:

Taxable

Non-taxable (2)

Total earning
assets

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Average
Outstanding
Balance

2016

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Average
Yield/
Rate

Average
Outstanding
Balance

2015

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Average
Yield/
Rate

Average
Outstanding
Balance

2014

Interest
Earned/
Paid

Average
Yield/
Rate

Years ended December 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

Loans (1)

$

792,526

35,600

4.49% $

740,626

35,285

4.76% $

679,223

32,706

Federal funds sold

—

—

59

164

146

—%

452

0.48%

12,245

6.00%

4.01%

2,495

3,638

1

30

152

146

0.22%

—

0.24%

12,450

6.09%

4.01%

2,100

3,571

—

29

126

146

12,394

2,732

3,638

4.82%

—%

0.23%

6.00%

4.09%

243,559

140,692

4,582

4,862

1.88%

3.46%

245,410

115,215

4,197

4,315

1.71%

3.75%

219,131

102,902

3,757

4,111

1.71%

4.00%

1,195,541

45,413

3.80%

1,120,081

44,126

3.94%

1,019,377

40,875

4.01%

Non-earning assets

112,909

Allowance for loan
losses

(3,318)

Total assets

$ 1,305,132

107,919

(2,888)

104,413

(3,275)

  $ 1,225,112

  $ 1,120,515

Savings deposits

$

654,891

652

0.10% $

608,925

545

0.09% $

544,698

474

0.09%

IRA and time
certificates

Short-term
borrowings

Long-term debt

Total interest-
bearing
liabilities

Demand deposits

Other liabilities

Capital

Total
 liabilities 
and capital

Net interest rate
spread  (3)

Net interest income
and net interest
margin on a tax
equivalent basis (4)

Ratio of interest-
earning assets to
interest-bearing
liabilities

217,228

2,788

1.28%

219,562

2,464

1.12%

223,555

2,687

1.20%

17,952

826

890,897

259,060

10,014

145,161

38

26

0.21%

3.15%

15,105

6,177

24

295

0.16%

4.78%

14,820

11,546

22

407

0.15%

3.53%

3,504

0.39%

849,769

230,608

8,590

136,145

3,328

0.39%

794,619

196,273

6,907

122,716

3,590

0.45%

$ 1,305,132

  $ 1,225,112

  $ 1,120,515

3.41%

3.55%

3.56%

41,909

3.51%

40,798

3.64%

37,285

3.66%

134.20%

131.81%

128.29%

(1)  Includes non-accrual loans if any.
(2)  Income from tax-exempt securities is included in interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis.  Interest income has been 
divided by a factor comprised of the complement of the incremental tax rate of 34.2% for 2016 and 34% for 2015 and 
2014.

(3)  The net interest spread is the difference between the average rate on total interest-earning assets and interest-bearing 

liabilities.

(4)  The net interest margin is the taxable-equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

The following table presents the changes in interest income and expense for each major category of interest-earning assets and 
interest-bearing liabilities and the amount of change attributable to volume and rate changes for the years indicated.  Changes 
not solely attributable to rate or volume have been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of 
absolute dollar amounts of the changes in each.

For the years ended December 31,

2016 vs. 2015

2015 vs. 2014

Increase (decrease) due to

Increase (decrease) due to

Volume

Rate

Total

Volume

Rate

Total

(In thousands)

Interest income attributable to:

Loans (1)

Federal funds sold

Interest-bearing demand deposits

Federal Reserve Bank stock
Federal Home Loan Bank stock

Investment securities:

Taxable

Non-taxable (2)

Total interest income

Interest expense attributable to:

Savings deposits

IRA and time certificates

Short-term borrowings

Long-term debt

Total interest expense

Net interest income

$

2,395

(1)

—

14
—

(32)

900

3,276

43

(26)

5

(193)

(171)

$

3,447

(2,080)
—

29
(2)
—

417
(353)
(1,989)

64

350

9
(76)
347
(2,336)

315
(1)
29

12
—

385

547

1,287

107

324

14
(269)
176

1,111

2,929

1

—

24
3

449

472

3,878

57
(47)
—
(227)
(217)
4,095

(350)
—

1

2
(3)

(9)
(268)
(627)

14
(176)
2

115
(45)
(582)

2,579

1

1

26
—

440

204

3,251

71
(223)
2
(112)
(262)
3,513

(1)  Non-accrual loans, if any, are included in average loan balances.
(2)  Change in interest income from non-taxable investment securities is computed based on interest income determined on a 

taxable-equivalent yield basis.  Interest income has been divided by a factor comprised of the complement of the 
incremental tax rate of 34.2% for 2016 and 34% for 2015 and 2014, respectively.

2016 vs. 2015.  Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis for 2016 totaled $41,909,000, an increase of $1,111,000 
from 2015.  The increase resulted from an increase in total taxable-equivalent interest income of $1,287,000, slightly offset by  
an increase in total interest expense of $176,000.

The increase in taxable-equivalent interest income was due to a $75.5 million increase in total average interest-earning assets, 
slightly offset by a 14 basis point (a basis point equals 0.01%) decrease in the average rate earned on interest-earning 
assets.  The increase in total average interest-earning assets reflects an increase of $51.9 million in average loans and a $25.5 
million increase in non-taxable investment securities.  The decrease in the average rate earned was primarily due to general 
decreases in market rates.

Interest expense increased primarily due to a 16 basis point increase in the average rate paid on IRA and time certificates and a 
1 basis point increase in the average rate paid on savings deposits, partially offset by a 163 basis point decrease in the rate paid 
on long-term debt.  The rate variance was partially offset by a $5.4 million decrease in average long-term debt.  The decrease in 
the average rate paid on long-term debt and the decrease in the average balance of long-term debt was due to the pre-payment 
in full during the first quarter of 2016 of a $5.0 million borrowing from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati bearing an 
interest rate of 5.25%.  The borrowing was pre-paid to reduce future interest expense.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

2015 vs. 2014.  Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis for 2015 totaled $40,798,000, an increase of $3,513,000 
from 2014.  The increase resulted from an increase in total taxable-equivalent interest income of $3,251,000 and a decrease in 
total interest expense of $262,000.

The increase in taxable-equivalent interest income was due to a $100.7 million increase in total average interest-earning assets, 
slightly offset by a 7 basis point decrease in the average rate earned on interest-earning assets.  The increase in total average 
interest-earning assets reflects an increase of $61.4 million in average loans, partially from the BNB merger and partially from 
organic growth, and a $38.6 million increase in investment securities.  The decrease in the average rate earned was primarily 
due to general decreases in market rates.

Interest expense decreased primarily due to a $5.4 million decrease in average long term debt, primarily due the payment in full 
of a $5.0 million advance from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati during the first quarter 2015, and to a 6 basis point 
decrease in the average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities.  

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Provisions and Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table presents the total loan loss provision and the other changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years 
2012 through 2016:

Balance – Beginning of year

$

3,129

3,121

3,588

3,437

2,931

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

(Dollars in thousands)

Loans charged off:

Commercial and industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other loans, including deposit overdrafts

Total loans charged off

Recoveries:

Commercial and industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other loans, including deposit overdrafts

Total recoveries

Net charge offs

Provision charged to operations

Balance - End of year

234

185

127

85

—

119
750

26

98

52

53

—

54

283

467

913

$

3,575

100

1,133

304

52

67

74
1,730

7

96

107

60

67

35

372

1,358

1,366

3,129

261

573

652

129

—

79
1,694

42

63

40

108

—

44

297

1,397

930

3,121

119

58

244

181

—

67
669

4

26

31

127

—

44

232

437

159

234

486

134

—

85
1,098

—

71

7

123

—

52

253

845

588

3,588

1,351

3,437

Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average
loans outstanding

0.06%

0.18%

0.21%

0.08%

0.18%

Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans at
year-end

0.44%

0.41%

0.45%

0.62%

0.76%

Charge-offs for the commercial, secured by real estate category had an elevated balance during 2015 due to the sale of impaired 
loans.  Charge-offs for the commercial and industrial loan category for 2014 included a charge-off of $222,000 on one loan and 
charge-offs in the commercial, secured by real estate category for the same year included charge-offs totaling $469,000 on three 
loans. 

Charge-offs and recoveries classified as “Other” include charge-offs and recoveries on checking and NOW account 
overdrafts.  LCNB charges off such overdrafts when considered uncollectible, but no later than 60 days from the date first 
overdrawn.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

LCNB continuously reviews the loan portfolio for credit risk through the use of its lending and loan review 
functions.  Independent loan reviews analyze specific loans, providing validation that credit risks are appropriately identified 
and reported to the Loan Committee and Board of Directors.  In addition, the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee receives 
loan review reports throughout each year.  New credits meeting specific criteria are analyzed prior to origination and are 
reviewed by the Loan Committee and Board of Directors.

Inputs from all of the Bank’s credit risk identification processes are used by management to analyze and validate the adequacy 
and methodology of the allowance quarterly.  The analysis includes two basic components: specific allocations for individual 
loans and general loss allocations for pools of loans based on average historic loss ratios for the thirty-six preceding months 
adjusted for identified economic and other risk factors.  Due to the number, size, and complexity of loans within the loan 
portfolio, there is always a possibility of inherent undetected losses.

Non-Interest Income

2016 vs. 2015.  Total non-interest income for 2016 was $730,000 greater than for 2015 primarily due to a $587,000 increase in 
net gains on sales of securities and secondarily to a $121,000 increase in bank owned life insurance income.  Net gains from 
sales of securities increased primarily due to market rates at the times of sales.  Bank owned life insurance income increased 
primarily due to $4 million of new policies purchased during the first quarter 2016.  Increases in non-interest income was 
slightly offset by a $99,000 decrease in gains from sales of loans due to market pricing at the times of the sales. 

2015 vs. 2014.  Total non-interest income for 2015 was $981,000 greater than for 2014 primarily due to increases in trust 
income, net gains on sales of securities, and gains from sales of mortgage loans.  Trust income increased $359,000 primarily 
due to an increase in the fair value of trust assets and brokerage accounts managed.  Net gains from sales of securities increased 
$346,000 and gains from sales of loans increased $196,000 primarily due to higher sales volumes.  

Non-Interest Expense

2016 vs. 2015.  Total non-interest expense was $869,000 greater in 2016 than in 2015 primarily due to a $622,000 increase in 
salaries and employee benefits, a $251,000 penalty incurred to pre-pay a now high-rate Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing, a 
$135,000 increase in other real estate owned expense, and a $191,000 increase in various contracted services. Salaries and 
employee benefits increased primarily due to salary and wage increases, employees retained from the BNB acquisition, and an 
increase in the number of employees in addition to the acquisition. The FHLB advance had an interest rate of 5.25% and was 
paid off to reduce interest expense on long-term debt. Other real estate owned expense increased primarily due to writedowns 
recognized prior to the sale of a commercial property. These increases were partially offset by the absence of merger-related 
expenses during the 2016 period.

2015 vs. 2014.  Total non-interest expense was $1,548,000 greater in 2015 than in 2014 primarily due to a $1,831,000 increase 
in salaries and employee benefits, partially offset by a $757,000 decrease in merger related expenses (consisting primarily of 
professional fees, data system conversion costs, and employee severance payments).  Salaries and employee benefits increased 
due to salary and wage increases, employees retained from the BNB and Eaton National acquisitions, an increase in the number 
of employees outside of the acquisitions, and increased retirement plan expenses.  Costs related to the acquisition of BNB in 
April 2015 were less than the costs associated with the acquisition of Eaton National in January 2014. 

Amortization of intangibles increased $126,000 due to amortization of BNB's core deposit intangible.  Other real estate owned 
expenses increased $204,000 primarily due to impairment charges recognized on a commercial property.   

Income Taxes

LCNB's effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 were 26.3%, 26.9%, and 25.5%, 
respectively.  The difference between the statutory rate of 34.2% for 2016 and 34.0% for 2015 and 2014 and the effective tax 
rate is primarily due to tax-exempt interest income and tax-exempt earnings from bank owned life insurance.  The statutory rate 
for 2016 is higher because LCNB's taxable income is slightly above the next tax bracket.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Assets

Available-for-sale investment securities at December 31, 2016 was $57.3 million lower than the balance at December 31, 2015.  
During 2016, LCNB purchased $124.9 million in new securities.  These additions were more than offset by sales, maturities, 
and calls of investment securities.

Held-to-maturity investment securities at December 31, 2016 was $18.4 million greater than at December 31, 2015.  Purchases 
during 2016 totaled $25.0 million, mostly from government entities within LCNB's market area.  These additions were partially 
offset by maturities and calls of other held-to-maturity securities.   

Net loans at year-end 2016 was $48.4 million greater than at year-end 2015, primarily due to a $57.6 million increase in the 
commercial, secured by real estate category.  The increase in the loan portfolio does not reflect $11.2 million of residential 
fixed-rate real estate loans that were originated and sold to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation during 2016.

Net premises and equipment at December 31, 2016 was $8.1 million greater than at December 31, 2015 primarily due to land
and construction costs paid during 2016 for construction of a new Operations Center in Lebanon, Ohio.

Bank owned life insurance at December 31, 2016 was $4.7 million greater than at December 31, 2015 primarily due to the
purchase of $4.0 million of new policies during the first quarter of 2016.

Liabilities

Total deposits at December 31, 2016 were $23.7 million greater than at December 31, 2015, including  a $21.0 million increase 
in non-interest-bearing deposits and a $2.7 million increase in interest-bearing deposits.  Total deposits increased despite a $9.4 
million decrease in public fund deposits from local government entities.  Public fund deposits can be relatively volatile due to 
seasonal tax collections and the financial needs of the local entities.  Historically, public fund deposits tend to be at their lowest 
balances at year-ends.

Short-term borrowings at December 31, 2016 was $4.7 million greater than at December 31, 2015 primarily due to the decrease 
in public fund deposits.

Long-term debt at December 31, 2016 was $5.3 million less than at December 31, 2015 primarily due to the early payment in
full of a $5.0 million borrowing from the FHLB during January 2016. The borrowing had an interest rate of 5.25% and its 
payment will reduce future interest expense.

Liquidity

Liquidity is the ability to have funds available at all times to meet the commitments of LCNB.  These commitments may 
include paying dividends to shareholders, funding new loans for borrowers, funding withdrawals by depositors, paying general 
and administrative expenses, and funding capital expenditures. Sources of liquidity include growth in deposits, principal 
payments received on loans, proceeds from the sale of loans, the sale or maturation of investment securities, cash generated by 
operating activities, and the ability to borrow funds.  Management closely monitors the level of liquid assets available to meet 
ongoing funding requirements. It is management's intent to maintain adequate liquidity so that sufficient funds are readily 
available at a reasonable cost.  LCNB experienced no liquidity or operational problems during the past year as a result of 
current liquidity levels.

The liquidity of LCNB is enhanced by the fact that 85.0% of total deposits at December 31, 2016 were "core" deposits. Core 
deposits, for this purpose, are defined as total deposits less public funds and certificates of deposit greater than $100,000.

Liquid assets include cash and cash equivalents, federal funds sold and securities available-for-sale.  Except for investments in 
the stock of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (“FHLB”) and certain local municipal 
securities, all of LCNB's investment portfolio is classified as "available-for-sale" and can be readily sold to meet liquidity 
needs, subject to certain pledging commitments for public funds, repurchase agreements, and other requirements.  At December 
31, 2016, LCNB's liquid assets amounted to $339.5 million or 26.0% of total assets, compared to $393.0 million or 30.7% of 
total assets at December 31, 2015.  The ratio for 2016 is less than 2015 because of a decrease in securities available-for-sale.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

An additional source of funding is borrowings from the FHLB.  Long-term advances totaling $598,000 and short-term advances 
totaling $25.0 million were outstanding at December 31, 2016.  LCNB is approved to borrow up to $64.0 million in short-term 
advances through the FHLB’s Cash Management Advance program.   Total remaining available borrowing capacity with the 
FHLB, including short-term advances available through the Cash Management Advance program, at December 31, 2016 was 
approximately $79.5 million.  One of the factors limiting availability of FHLB borrowings is a bank’s ownership of FHLB 
stock.  LCNB could increase its available borrowing capacity by purchasing more FHLB stock.

Besides short-term FHLB advances, short-term borrowings may include repurchase agreements, federal funds purchased, and 
advances from lines of credit with two other financial institutions.  At December 31, 2016, LCNB could borrow up to $30 
million through the lines of credit and up to $10 million under a federal funds arrangements with  another financial institution.

Commitments to extend credit at December 31, 2016 totaled $123.6 million, including standby letters of credit totaling $0.7 
million, and are more fully described in Note 14 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities to LCNB's consolidated financial 
statements.  Since many commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do 
not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

The following table provides information concerning LCNB's contractual obligations at December 31, 2016:

Short-term borrowings

Long-term debt obligations

Operating lease obligations

Estimated pension plan contribution for 2017

Commitment to purchase municipal security when
issued

Funding commitments for affordable housing tax
credit limited partnerships

Estimated capital expenditure obligations

Certificates of deposit:

$100,000 and over

Other time certificates

Total

Total

1 year
or less

$

42,040

42,040

598

4,785

189

235

1,617

4,750

77,770

136,994

295

448

189

235

610

4,750

17,023

46,165

$

268,978

111,755

Payments due by period

Over 1
through 3
years

Over 3
through 5
years

(In thousands)

More than
5 years

—

303

491

—

—

587

—

—

—

353

—

—

145

—

27,698

41,455

70,534

32,132

47,491

80,121

—

—

3,493

—

—

275

—

917

1,883

6,568

The following table provides information concerning LCNB's commitments at December 31, 2016:

Commitments to extend credit

Unused lines of credit

Standby letters of credit

Total

Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period

Total
Amounts
Committed

1 year
or less

Over 1
through 3
years

Over 3
through 5
years

More than
5 years

(In thousands)

$

15,819

107,076

657

$

123,552

15,819

41,790

657

58,266

—

28,480

—

28,480

—

17,131

—

17,131

—

19,675

—

19,675

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Capital Resources

LCNB and the Bank are required by banking regulators to meet certain minimum levels of capital adequacy. Failure to meet 
minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if 
undertaken, could have a material effect on LCNB's and the Bank's financial statements.  These minimum levels are expressed 
in the form of certain ratios. Capital is separated into Tier 1 capital (essentially shareholders' equity less goodwill and other 
intangibles) and Tier 2 capital (essentially the allowance for loan losses limited to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets). Common 
Equity Tier 1 Capital is the sum of common stock, related surplus, and retained earnings, net of treasury stock, accumulated 
other comprehensive income, and other adjustments.  The first three ratios, which are based on the degree of credit risk in the 
Bank's assets, provide for weighting assets based on assigned risk factors and include off-balance sheet items such as loan 
commitments and stand-by letters of credit.  Information summarizing the regulatory capital of LCNB and the Bank at 
December 31, 2016 and 2015 and corresponding regulatory minimum requirements is included in Note 15 - Regulatory Matters 
of the consolidated financial statements.

The FDIC, the insurer of deposits in financial institutions, has adopted a risk-based insurance premium system based in part on 
an institution's capital adequacy. Under this system, a depository institution is required to pay successively higher premiums 
depending on its capital levels and its supervisory rating by its primary regulator. It is management's intention to maintain 
sufficient capital to permit the Bank to maintain a "well capitalized" designation (the FDIC's highest rating).

On April 17, 2001, LCNB's Board of Directors authorized three separate stock repurchase programs, two of which continue to 
be in effect – the “Market Repurchase Program” and the “Private Sale Repurchase Program.”  Any shares purchased will be 
held for future corporate purposes.

Under the Market Repurchase Program, LCNB was originally authorized to purchase up to 200,000 shares of its stock, as 
restated for a 100% stock dividend issued in May, 2007, through market transactions with a selected stockbroker.  On 
November 14, 2005, the Board of Directors extended the Market Repurchase Program by increasing the shares authorized for 
repurchase to 400,000 total shares, as restated for a stock dividend.  Through December 31, 2016, 290,444 shares, as restated 
for the stock dividend, had been purchased under this program.  No shares were purchased under this program during 2016.

The Private Sale Repurchase Program is available to shareholders who wish to sell large blocks of stock at one time.  Because 
LCNB's stock is not widely traded, a shareholder releasing large blocks may not be able to readily sell all shares through 
normal procedures.  Purchases of blocks will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be made at prevailing market 
prices.  A total of 466,018 shares, as restated for the stock dividend, had been purchased under this program at December 31, 
2016.  No shares were purchased under this program during 2016.

LCNB established an Ownership Incentive Plan during 2002 that allowed for stock-based awards to eligible employees.  Under 
the plan, awards could be in the form of stock options, share awards, and/or appreciation rights. The plan provided for the 
issuance of up to 200,000 shares, as restated for a stock dividend.  The plan expired on April 16, 2012.  Any outstanding 
unexercized options, however, continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.  

The 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2015 Plan") was approved by LCNB's shareholders at the annual meeting on April 
28, 2015 and allows for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Compensation Committee of  the 
Board of Directors.  Awards may be made in the form of stock options, appreciation rights, restricted shares, and/or restricted 
share units.  The 2015 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 450,000 shares.  The 2015 Plan will terminate on April 28, 2025 
and is subject to earlier termination by the Compensation Committee.

On January 9, 2009, LCNB issued 13,400 shares of Fixed Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A and a warrant for the 
purchase of 217,063 common shares of LCNB stock at an exercise price of $9.26 per share to the U.S. Treasury 
Department.  LCNB allocated $583,000 of the proceeds from the preferred stock issuance to the warrant.  The warrant carried a 
ten year term and was 100% vested at grant.  On October 21, 2009, LCNB redeemed the preferred stock that had been issued 
under the Capital Purchase Program agreement.  LCNB redeemed the warrant during the first quarter 2016.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Critical Accounting Policies

Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to 
expense.  Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibility of the 
principal is unlikely.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.  The allowance is an amount that 
management believes will be adequate to absorb inherent losses in the loan portfolio, based on evaluations of the collectibility 
of loans and prior loan loss experience.  The evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and 
volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, and current economic conditions that 
may affect the borrowers' ability to pay.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to 
significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of specific and general components.  The specific component relates to loans that are classified as 
doubtful, substandard, or special mention.  For such loans an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or 
collateral value is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers non-classified loans and is based 
on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors, which include trends in underperforming loans, trends in the 
volume and terms of loans, economic trends and conditions, concentrations of credit, trends in the quality of loans, and 
borrower financial statement exceptions.

Based on its evaluations, management believes that the allowance for loan losses will be adequate to absorb estimated losses 
inherent in the current loan portfolio.

Acquired Credit Impaired Loans.  LCNB accounts for acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires 
that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be measured at their fair values at the acquisition date.  Acquired loans are reviewed 
to determine if there is evidence of deterioration in credit quality since inception and if it is probable that LCNB will be unable 
to collect all amounts due under the contractual loan agreements.  The analysis includes expected prepayments and estimated 
cash flows including principal and interest payments at the date of acquisition. The amount in excess of the estimated future 
cash flows is not accreted into earnings. The amount in excess of the estimated future cash flows over the book value of the 
loan is accreted into interest income over the remaining life of the loan (accretable yield).  LCNB records these loans on the 
acquisition date at their net realizable value.  Thus, an allowance for estimated future losses is not established on the acquisition 
date.  Subsequent to the date of acquisition, expected future cash flows on loans acquired are updated and any losses or 
reductions in estimated cash flows which arise subsequent to the date of acquisition are reflected as a charge through the 
provision for loan losses. An increase in the expected cash flows adjusts the level of the accretable yield recognized on a 
prospective basis over the remaining life of the loan.  Due to the number, size, and complexity of loans within the acquired loan 
portfolio, there is always a possibility of inherent undetected losses.

Accounting for Intangibles.  LCNB’s intangible assets at December 31, 2016 are composed primarily of goodwill and core 
deposit intangibles related to acquisitions of other financial institutions.  It also includes mortgage servicing rights recorded 
from sales of fixed-rate mortgage loans to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and mortgage servicing rights 
acquired through the acquisition of Eaton National Bank & Trust Co.  Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but is reviewed 
annually for impairment.  Core deposit intangibles are being amortized on a straight line basis over their respective estimated 
weighted average lives.  Mortgage servicing rights are capitalized by allocating the total cost of loans between mortgage 
servicing rights and the loans based on their estimated fair values.  Capitalized mortgage servicing rights are amortized to loan 
servicing income in proportion to and over the period of estimated servicing income, subject to periodic review for impairment.

Fair Value Accounting for Investment Securities.  Securities classified as available-for-sale are carried at estimated fair 
value.  Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, are reported as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss in 
shareholders’ equity.  Fair value is estimated using market quotations for U.S. Treasury and equity investments.  Fair value for 
the majority of the remaining available-for-sale securities is estimated using the discounted cash flow method for each security 
with discount rates based on rates observed in the market.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk for LCNB is primarily interest rate risk.  LCNB attempts to mitigate this risk through asset/liability management 
strategies designed to decrease the vulnerability of its earnings to material and prolonged changes in interest rates.  LCNB does 
not use derivatives such as interest rate swaps, caps or floors to hedge this risk.  LCNB has not entered into any market risk 
instruments for trading purposes.

The Bank's Asset and Liability Management Committee ("ALCO") primarily uses a combination of Interest Rate Sensitivity 
Analysis (IRSA) and Economic Value of Equity (EVE) analysis for measuring and managing interest rate risk.  The IRSA 
model is used to estimate the effect on net interest income during a one-year period of instantaneous and sustained movements 
in interest rates, also called interest rate shocks, of 100, 200, and 300 basis points.  Management considers the results of any 
significant downward scenarios to not be meaningful in the current interest rate environment.  The base projection uses a 
current interest rate scenario.  As shown below, the December 31, 2016 IRSA indicates that an increase in interest rates at all 
shock levels will have a positive effect on net interest income.  The changes in net interest income for all rate assumptions are 
within LCNB’s acceptable ranges.

Rate Shock Scenario in
Basis Points

Up 300
Up 200
Up 100
Base

Amount
(In thousands)
43,790
$
42,857
41,968
41,127

$ Change in
Net Interest 
Income

% Change in
Net Interest 
Income

2,663
1,730
841
—

6.48%
4.21%
2.04%
—%

IRSA shows the effect on net interest income during a one-year period only.  A more long-range model is the EVE analysis, 
which shows the estimated present value of future cash inflows from interest-earning assets less the present value of future cash 
outflows for interest-bearing liabilities for the same rate shocks.  As shown below, the December 31, 2016 EVE analysis 
indicates that an increase in interest rates would have a negative effect on the EVE for all shock levels.  The changes in the 
EVE for all rate assumptions are within LCNB’s acceptable ranges.

Rate Shock Scenario in
Basis Points

Up 300
Up 200
Up 100
Base

Amount
(In thousands)
135,135
$
135,815
136,397
139,730

$ Change in
EVE

% Change in
EVE

(4,595)
(3,915)
(3,333)
—

(3.29)%
(2.80)%
(2.39)%
— %

The IRSA and EVE simulations discussed above are not projections of future income or equity and should not be relied on as 
being indicative of future operating results.  Assumptions used, including the nature and timing of interest rate levels, yield 
curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and reinvestment 
or replacement of asset and liability cash flows, are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the models cannot precisely measure 
future net interest income or equity.  Furthermore, the models do not reflect actions that borrowers, depositors, and management 
may take in response to changing economic conditions and interest rate levels.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

REPORT OF MANAGEMENT’S ASSESSMENT OF INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

LCNB Corp. (“LCNB”) is responsible for the preparation, integrity, and fair presentation of the consolidated financial 
statements included in this annual report. Management of LCNB and its subsidiary is responsible for establishing and 
maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15f.  LCNB’s 
internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of LCNB’s Chief Executive Officer and the 
Chief Financial Officer. The purpose is to provide reasonable assurance to the Board of Directors regarding the reliability of 
financial reporting and the preparation of LCNB’s consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with 
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Management maintains internal controls over financial reporting. The internal controls contain control processes and actions are 
taken to correct deficiencies as they are identified. The internal controls are evaluated on an ongoing basis by LCNB’s 
management and Audit Committee. Even effective internal controls, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations – 
including the possibility of circumvention or overriding of controls – and therefore can provide only reasonable assurance with 
respect to financial statement preparation. Also, because of changes in conditions, internal control effectiveness may vary over 
time.

Management assessed LCNB’s internal controls as of December 31, 2016, in relation to criteria for effective internal control 
over financial reporting described in “Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management believes that, as of December 31, 
2016, LCNB’s internal control over financial reporting met the criteria.

BKD LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of LCNB’s 
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016.

Submitted by:

LCNB Corp.

/s/ Steve P. Foster
Steve P. Foster
Chief Executive Officer & President
March 8, 2017

/s/ Robert C. Haines II
Robert C. Haines II
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
March 8, 2017

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Shareholders
LCNB Corp. 
Lebanon, Ohio

We have audited LCNB Corp. and subsidiary’s (Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, 
based on criteria established in (cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:16)(cid:3)(cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:78) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations 
of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  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 Company’s management’s assessment of 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 conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  
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.

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 in accordance with accounting principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America.  Because management's assessment and our audit were also conducted to 
meet the reporting requirements of Section 112 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA), our 
examination of  LCNB Corp.'s internal control over financial reporting included controls over the preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and with the 
instructions to the Consolidated Financial Statements for Bank Holding Companies (Form FR Y-9C).(A)  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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, 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 and correction of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of 
the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  In our 
opinion, LCNB Corp. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as 
of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in (cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:16)(cid:3)(cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:90)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:78) issued by the Committee of 
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 
consolidated financial statements of LCNB Corp. and subsidiaries and our report dated March 8, 2017, expressed an 
unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ BKD, LLP
BKD, LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
March 8, 2017

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Shareholders
LCNB Corp.
Lebanon, Ohio

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of LCNB Corp. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2016 and 
2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each 
of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016.  The Company's management is responsible for these financial 
statements.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial 
statements are free of material misstatement.  Our audit included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts 
and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by 
management and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis 
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial 
position of LCNB Corp. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows 
for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016, 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), 
LCNB Corp. and subsidiary's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in 
Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 
(COSO), and our report dated March 8, 2017, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal 
control over financial reporting.

/s/ BKD, LLP
BKD, LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
March 8, 2017

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)

ASSETS:

Cash and due from banks
Interest-bearing demand deposits

Total cash and cash equivalents

Investment securities:

Available-for-sale, at fair value
Held-to-maturity, at cost

Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
Loans, net
Premises and equipment, net
Goodwill
Core deposit and other intangibles
Bank owned life insurance
Other assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES:

Deposits:

Non-interest-bearing
Interest-bearing
Total deposits
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Accrued interest and other liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

$

$

$

2016

2015

18,378
487
18,865

14,155
832
14,987

320,659
41,003
2,732
3,638
816,228
30,244
30,183
4,582
27,307
11,358
1,306,799

271,332
839,573
1,110,905
42,040
598
10,312
1,163,855

377,978
22,633
2,732
3,638
767,809
22,100
30,183
5,396
22,561
10,514
1,280,531

250,306
836,854
1,087,160
37,387
5,947
9,929
1,140,423

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Preferred shares - no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, none outstanding
Common shares - no par value; authorized 19,000,000 and 12,000,000 shares at December
31, 2016 and 2015, respectively; issued 10,751,652 and 10,679,174 shares at December 31,
2016 and 2015, respectively
Retained earnings
Treasury shares at cost, 753,627 shares at December 31, 2016 and 2015
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

—

—

76,490
80,736
(11,665)
(2,617)
142,944

76,908
74,629
(11,665)
236
140,108

TOTAL LIABILITES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

1,306,799

1,280,531

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2016

2015

2014

INTEREST INCOME:

Interest and fees on loans
Interest on investment securities:

Taxable
Non-taxable
Other investments

TOTAL INTEREST INCOME

INTEREST EXPENSE:
Interest on deposits
Interest on short-term borrowings
Interest on long-term debt

TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
NET INTEREST INCOME

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

Trust income
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
Net gain on sales of securities
Bank owned life insurance income
Gains from sales of loans
Other operating income

TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits
Equipment expenses
Occupancy expense, net
State franchise tax
Marketing
Amortization of intangibles
FDIC premiums
ATM expense
Computer maintenance and supplies
Telephone expense
Contracted services
Other real estate owned
Merger-related expenses
Other non-interest expense

TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

NET INCOME

Earnings per common share:
  Basic
  Diluted

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic
Diluted

$

35,600

4,582
3,199
369
43,750

3,440
38
26
3,504
40,246
913
39,333

3,286
5,008
1,082
746
244
487
10,853

18,215
1,048
2,271
1,114
696
753
547
721
790
746
1,033
624
—
4,703
33,261

16,925
4,443
12,482

1.26
1.25

$

$

35,285

4,197
2,848
329
42,659

3,009
24
295
3,328
39,331
1,366
37,965

3,262
4,920
495
625
343
478
10,123

17,593
1,257
2,307
1,001
720
700
598
698
782
707
842
489
643
4,055
32,392

15,696
4,222
11,474

1.18
1.17

32,706

3,757
2,713
301
39,477

3,161
22
407
3,590
35,887
930
34,957

2,903
4,838
149
671
147
434
9,142

15,762
1,316
2,232
955
703
574
660
624
794
690
880
285
1,400
3,969
30,844

13,255
3,386
9,869

1.06
1.05

9,948,057
9,976,370

9,704,965
9,811,467

9,297,019
9,406,346

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss):

2016

2015

2014

$

12,482

11,474

9,869

Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of tax
expense (benefit) of $(1,242), $(169), and $1,476 for 2016, 2015, and
2014, respectively)

(2,390)

(329)

2,865

Reclassification adjustment for net realized gain on sale of available-for-
sale securities included in net income (net of taxes of $370, $168, and $51
for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively)

(712)

(327)

(98)

Change in nonqualified pension plan unrecognized net gain (loss) and
unrecognized prior service cost (net of tax expense (benefit) of $128, $55,
and $(133) for 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively)

249

107

(260)

  Other comprehensive income (loss)

(2,853)

(549)

2,507

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

$

9,629

10,925

12,376

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

COMPONENTS OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX, AS OF YEAR-END:

Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale

Net unfunded liability for nonqualified pension plan

Balance at year-end

$

$

(2,633)
16
(2,617)

469
(233)
236

1,125
(340)
785

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

Balance, December 31, 2013

Net income

Common
Shares
Outstanding

Common
Shares

9,287,536

$

66,785

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan

23,782

Compensation expense relating to stock options

Common stock dividends, $0.64 per share

372

24

Balance, December 31, 2014

9,311,318

67,181

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan

Acquisition of BNB Bancorp, Inc.

Exercise of stock options

Excess tax (benefit) expense on exercise and forfeiture of
stock options

Compensation expense relating to stock options

24,610

560,132

13,449

Compensation expense relating to restricted stock

16,038

Common stock dividends, $0.64 per share

390

9,063

152

13

19

90

Balance, December 31, 2015

9,925,547

76,908

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan

Repurchase of stock warrants

Exercise of stock options

Excess tax benefit on exercise and forfeiture of stock
options and vesting of restricted common stock

Compensation expense relating to stock options

Compensation expense relating to restricted stock

Common stock dividends, $0.64 per share

21,088

51,390

379

(1,545)

592

61

5

90

Balance, December 31, 2016

9,998,025

$

76,490

Retained
Earnings

65,475

9,869

(5,950)

69,394

11,474

(6,239)

74,629

12,482

(6,375)

80,736

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Treasury
Shares

Total
Shareholders'
Equity

(11,665)

(1,722)

118,873

2,507

9,869

2,507

372

24

(5,950)

(11,665)

785

125,695

(549)

11,474

(549)

390

9,063

152

13

19

90

(6,239)

(11,665)

236

140,108

(2,853)

12,482

(2,853)

379

(1,545)

592

61

5

90

(6,375)

(11,665)

(2,617)

142,944

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)

2016

2015

2014

$

12,482

11,474

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities-

Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Provision for loan losses
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
Realized gain on sales of securities available-for-sale
Realized loss (gain) on sale of premises and equipment
Realized loss from sale and write-downs of other real estate owned and repossessed
assets

Origination of mortgage loans for sale
Realized gains from sales of loans
Proceeds from sales of loans
Penalty for prepayment of long-term debt
Compensation expense related to stock options
Compensation expense related to restricted stock
Changes in:

Income receivable
Other assets
Other liabilities
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS

NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from maturities and calls of investment securities:

Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity

Purchases of investment securities:

Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity

Proceeds from redemption of Federal Reserve Bank stock
Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank stock
Proceeds from sale of impaired loans
Net increase in loans
Purchase of bank owned life insurance
Proceeds from redemption of bank owned life insurance
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned and repossessed assets
Additions to other real estate owned
Purchases of premises and equipment
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment
Net cash acquired from (paid for) acquisition

NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Net increase (decrease) in deposits
Net increase in short-term borrowings
Principal payments on long-term debt
Penalty for prepayment of long-term debt
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Repurchase of stock warrants
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted common stock
Cash dividends paid on common stock

NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR FOR:

Interest
Income taxes

$

$

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY:

Transfer from loans to other real estate owned and repossessed assets

 The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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2,557
913
928
(746)
(1,082)
33

534

(11,217)
(244)
11,353
251
5
90

(216)
(791)
634
3,002
15,484

92,455

84,529
6,640

(124,934)
(25,010)
—
—
—
(48,153)
(4,000)
—
526
(182)
(9,450)
63
—
(27,516)

23,745
4,653
(5,349)
(251)
52
(1,545)
592
61
(6,048)
15,910
3,878
14,987
18,865

3,542
4,420

32

2,997
1,366
(58)
(625)
(495)
(1)

378

(7,725)
(343)
7,809
—
19
90

(160)
(3,302)
1,815
1,765
13,239

97,981

29,700
3,515

(163,859)
(3,413)
—
(256)
4,559
(42,530)
—
—
245
(20)
(504)
22
8,993
(65,567)

41,822
20,742
(5,410)
—
66
—
152
13
(5,915)
51,470
(858)
15,845
14,987

3,396
4,820

79

9,869

2,991
930
192
(671)
(149)
(128)

85

(7,480)
(147)
7,552
—
24
—

414
1,898
560
6,071
15,940

67,296

36,716
4,688

(92,180)
(11,090)
41
(743)
—
(10,081)
—
3,633
750
(45)
(1,052)
179
(9,114)
(11,002)

(4,797)
7,339
(745)
—
58
—
—
—
(5,636)
(3,781)
1,157
14,688
15,845

3,502
2,610

435

LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

LCNB Corp. (the "Company" or “LCNB”), an Ohio corporation formed in December 1998, is a financial holding company 
whose principal activity is the ownership of LCNB National Bank (the "Bank").  The Bank was founded in 1877 and provides 
full banking services, including trust and brokerage services, to customers primarily in Southwestern and South Central Ohio.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. Significant intercompany 
accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.  The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform with 
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and with general practices in the banking industry.

Certain prior period data presented in the financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year 
presentation.  These reclassifications had no effect on net income.

USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting 
period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash, balances due from banks, federal funds sold, and 
interest-bearing demand deposits with original maturities of twelve months or less.  Deposits with other banks routinely have 
balances greater than FDIC insured limits.  Management considers the risk of loss to be very low with respect to such deposits.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Certain municipal debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held-
to-maturity” and recorded at amortized cost.  Securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as “available-for-sale” 
and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive 
income, a separate component of shareholders’ equity.  Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized as 
adjustments to interest income using the level-yield method.  Realized gains or losses from the sale of securities are recorded on 
the trade date and are computed using the specific identification method.

Declines in the fair value of securities below their cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired and for which the 
Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is not more likely than not that the securities will be sold before the 
anticipated recovery of the impairment are separated into losses related to credit factors and losses related to other factors.  The 
losses related to credit factors are recognized in earnings and losses related to other factors are recognized in other 
comprehensive income.  In estimating other than temporary impairment losses, management considers the length of time and 
the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the 
intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated 
recovery in fair value.  The Company's consolidated statements of income as of December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, do not 
reflect any such impairment.

Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock is an equity interest in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.  It can be sold 
only at its par value of $100 per share and only to the FHLB or to another member institution.  In addition, the equity 
ownership rights are more limited than would be the case for a public company because of the oversight role exercised by the 
Federal Housing Finance Agency in the process of budgeting and approving dividends.  Federal Reserve Bank stock is similarly 
restricted in marketability and value.  Both investments are carried at cost, which is their par value.

FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stock are both subject to minimum ownership requirements by member banks.  The required 
investments in common stock are based on predetermined formulas.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

LOANS
The Company’s loan portfolio includes most types of commercial and industrial loans, commercial loans secured by real estate, 
residential real estate loans, consumer loans, agricultural loans and other types of loans. Most of the properties collateralizing 
the loan portfolio are located within the Company’s market area.

Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income, deferred origination fees and costs, and the 
allowance for loan losses.  Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. The delinquency status of a loan is based 
on contractual terms and not on how recently payments have been received.  Generally, a loan is placed on non-accrual status 
when it is classified as impaired or there is an indication that the borrower’s cash flow may not be sufficient to make payments 
as they come due, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection.  Subsequent cash receipts on non-accrual 
loans are recorded as a reduction of principal and interest income is recorded once principal recovery is reasonably 
assured.  The current year's accrued interest on loans placed on non-accrual status is charged against earnings. Previous years' 
accrued interest is charged against the allowance for loan losses.  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 a reasonable doubt as to the timely 
collection of interest or principal.

Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net amount amortized as an adjustment of 
loan yields.  These amounts are being amortized over the lives of the related loans.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments 
to extend credit and standby letters of credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they are 
funded.  The credit risk associated with these commitments is evaluated in a manner similar to the allowance for loan losses.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans are charged against 
the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibility of the principal is unlikely.  Consumer loans are 
charged off when they reach 120 days past due.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The provision for loan losses is determined by management based upon its evaluation of the amount needed to maintain the 
allowance for loan losses at a level considered appropriate in relation to the estimated risk of losses inherent in the 
portfolio.  Current methodology used by management to estimate the allowance takes into consideration such factors as changes 
in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, historic categorical 
trends, current delinquency levels as related to historical levels, portfolio growth rates, changes in composition of the portfolio, 
the current economic environment, as well as current allowance adequacy in relation to the portfolio.  Management is cognizant 
that reliance on historical information coupled with the cyclical nature of the economy, including credit cycles, affects the 
allowance.  Management considers all of these factors prior to making any adjustments to the allowance due to the subjectivity 
and imprecision involved in allocation methodology.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are 
susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of specific and general components.  The specific component relates to loans that are specifically 
reviewed for impairment.  For such loans, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or 
observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers 
loans not specifically reviewed for impairment and homogeneous loan pools, such as residential real estate and consumer 
loans.  The general component is measured for each loan category separately based on each category’s average of historical loss 
experience over a trailing thirty-six month period, adjusted for qualitative factors.  Such qualitative factors may include current 
economic conditions if different from the three-year historical loss period, trends in underperforming loans, trends in volume 
and terms of loan categories, concentrations of credit, and trends in loan quality.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

A loan is considered impaired when management believes, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank 
will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan 
agreement.  An impaired loan is measured by the present value of expected future cash flows using the loan's effective interest 
rate.  An impaired collateral-dependent loan may be measured based on collateral value.  Smaller-balance homogeneous loans, 
including residential mortgage and consumer installment loans, that are not evaluated individually are collectively evaluated for 
impairment.

Loans acquired from a merger are recorded at fair value with no carryover of the acquired entity's previously established 
allowance for loan losses.  The excess of expected cash flows over the estimated fair value of acquired loans is recognized as 
interest income over the remaining contractual lives of the loans using the level yield method.  Subsequent decreases in 
expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows 
result in the recognition of additional interest income over the then-remaining contractual lives of the loans.

Impaired loans acquired are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30.  Factors considered in evaluating whether an acquired 
loan was impaired include delinquency status and history, updated borrower credit status, collateral information, and updated 
loan-to-value information.  The difference between contractually required payments at the time of acquisition and the cash 
flows expected to be collected is referred to as the nonaccretable difference.  The interest component of the cash flows expected 
to be collected is referred to as the accretable yield and is recognized as interest income over the remaining contractual life of 
the loan using the level yield method.   Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for 
loan losses.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows will result in a reclassification from the nonaccretable difference 
to the accretable yield.

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed on both the straight-line 
and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally 15 to 40 years for premises and 3 to 10 years for 
equipment.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the 
improvements, whichever is shorter. Costs incurred for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.  Premises and 
equipment are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a 
particular asset may not be recoverable.

OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
Other real estate owned includes properties acquired through foreclosure.  Such property is held for sale and is initially 
recorded at fair value, less costs to sell, establishing a new cost basis.  Fair value is primarily based on a property appraisal 
obtained at the time of transfer and any periodic updates that may be obtained thereafter.  The allowance for loan losses is 
charged for any write down of the loan’s carrying value to fair value at the date of acquisition.  Any subsequent reductions in 
fair value and expenses incurred from holding other real estate owned are charged to other non-interest expense.  Costs, 
excluding interest, relating to the improvement of other real estate owned are capitalized.  Gains and losses from the sale of 
other real estate owned are included in other non-interest expense.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired in a business 
combination.  Goodwill is not amortized, but is instead subject to an annual review for impairment.

Mortgage servicing rights on originated mortgage loans that have been sold are initially recorded at their estimated fair 
values.  Mortgage servicing rights are amortized to loan servicing income in proportion to and over the period of estimated 
servicing income.  Such assets are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying value.

The Company’s other intangible assets relate to core deposits acquired from business combinations.  These intangible assets are 
amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.  Management evaluates whether events or circumstances 
have occurred that indicate the remaining useful life or carrying value of the amortizing intangible should be revised.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE
The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain officers of the Company.  The Company is the beneficiary of 
these policies and has recorded the estimated cash surrender value in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.  Income on 
the policies, based on the increase in cash surrender value and any incremental death benefits, is included in other non-interest 
income in the consolidated statements of income.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
LCNB has elected to account for its investment in an affordable housing tax credit limited partnership using the proportional 
amortization method described in FASB ASU 2014-01, "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323):  
Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects (A Consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task 
Force)."  Under the proportional amortization method, an investor amortizes the initial cost of the investment to income tax 
expense in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the 
income statement as a component of income tax expense.  The investment in the limited partnership is included in other assets 
and the unfunded amount is included in accrued interest and other liabilities in LCNB's consolidated balance sheets.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair 
value.  A financial instrument’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value 
measurement.  The three broad input levels are:

•  Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to 

access at the reporting date;

•  Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either 

directly or indirectly; and

•  Level 3 - inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.

Accounting guidance permits, but does not require, companies to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at 
fair value.  The decision to elect the fair value option is made individually for each instrument and is irrevocable once 
made.  Changes in fair value for the selected instruments are recorded in earnings.  The Company did not select any financial 
instruments for the fair value election in 2016 or 2015.

ADVERTISING EXPENSE
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are recorded as a marketing expense, a component of non-interest expense.

PENSION PLANS
Eligible employees of the Company hired before 2009 participate in a multiple-employer qualified noncontributory defined 
benefit retirement plan.  This plan is accounted for as a multi-employer plan because assets contributed by an employer are not 
segregated in a separate account or restricted to provide benefits only to employees of that employer.

Citizens National had a qualified noncontributory, defined benefit pension plan, which has been assumed by the Company, that 
covers eligible employees hired before May 1, 2005.  This is a single employer plan.

TREASURY STOCK
Common  stock shares repurchased are recorded at cost.  Cost of shares retired or reissued is determined using the weighted 
average method.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

STOCK OPTIONS AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD PLANS
The cost of employee services received in exchange for stock option grants is the grant-date fair value of the award estimated 
using an option-pricing model.  The compensation cost for restricted stock awards is based on the market price of the 
Company's common stock at the date of grant multiplied by the number of shares granted that are expected to vest.  The 
estimated cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period the employee is required to provide services in exchange for 
the award, usually the vesting period.  The Company uses a Black-Scholes pricing model and related assumptions for 
estimating the fair value of stock option grants and a five-year vesting period for stock options and restricted stock.

INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes are determined using the asset and liability method of accounting.  Under this method, the net deferred 
tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of temporary differences between the book and tax basis of the 
various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.

Management analyzes material tax positions taken in any income tax return for any tax jurisdiction and determines the 
likelihood of the positions being sustained in a tax examination.  A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more 
likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to 
occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on 
examination.  For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share allocated  to common shareholders is calculated using the two-class method and is computed by 
dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during 
the period.  Diluted earnings per share is adjusted for the dilutive effects of stock based compensation and warrants and is 
calculated using the two-class method or the treasury stock method.  The diluted average number of common shares 
outstanding has been increased for the assumed exercise of stock based compensation and warrants with the proceeds used to 
purchase treasury shares at the average market price for the period.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
From time to time the FASB issues an Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") to communicate changes to Generally Accepted 
Accounting Principles.  The following information provides brief summaries of newly issued but not yet effective ASUs that 
could have an effect on LCNB’s financial position or results of operations: 

(cid:36)(cid:54)(cid:56)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:82)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:23)(cid:16)(cid:19)(cid:28)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:5)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:88)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:55)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:3)(cid:25)(cid:19)(cid:25)(cid:12)(cid:5)
ASU No. 2014-09 was issued in May 2014 and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance for contracts to transfer 
goods or services or other nonfinancial assets.  Lease contracts, insurance contracts, and most financial instruments are not 
included in the scope of this update.  ASU No. 2014-09 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.  Additional disclosures providing information about contracts with customers are required.  

Guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 has been clarified by the following ASUs:

•  (cid:36)(cid:54)(cid:56)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:82)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:25)(cid:16)(cid:19)(cid:27)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:5)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:88)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:55)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:3)(cid:25)(cid:19)(cid:25)(cid:12)(cid:29)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:51)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:83)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:88)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:74)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:3)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

As extended by (cid:36)(cid:54)(cid:56)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:82)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:24)(cid:16)(cid:20)(cid:23)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:5)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:88)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:55)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:3)(cid:25)(cid:19)(cid:25)(cid:12)(cid:29)(cid:3)(cid:39)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:40)(cid:73)(cid:73)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:39)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:15)(cid:5) ASU 
No. 2014-09 and the clarifying ASUs are effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 
15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period.  Transitional guidance is included in the updates.  Earlier 
adoption is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting 
periods within that reporting period.  LCNB's revenue is comprised of net interest income, which is explicitly excluded from 
the scope of ASU No. 2014-09, and non-interest income.  The update may require LCNB to change how it recognizes certain 
recurring revenue streams related to non-interest income.  However, it is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's 
results of operations or financial position.  Management continues to monitor the guidance from the FASB and the Transition 
Resource Group for Revenue Recognition in determining the impact of ASU No. 2014-09 on various types of non-interest 
income.

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(cid:36)(cid:69)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:40)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:182)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:69)(cid:76)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:3)(cid:42)(cid:82)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:81)(cid:5)
ASU No. 2014-15 was issued in August 2014 and requires management to evaluate for each annual and interim reporting 
period whether it is probable that the entity will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the 
date that financial statements are issued (or are available to be issued, where applicable).  Certain disclosures, as described in 
the update, are required if management identifies substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.  
ASU No. 2014-15 will take effect in the annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within annual 
periods beginning after December 15, 2016.  Early application is permitted.  Adoption of ASU No. 2014-15 is not expected to 
have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

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ASU No. 2016-01 was issued in January 2016 and applies to all entities that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities.  It 
makes targeted changes to generally accepted accounting principles for public companies as follows:

1.  Requires most equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.
2.  Simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a 

qualitative assessment to identify impairment.  When a qualitative assessment indicates that impairment exists, an 
entity is required to measure the investment at fair value.

3.  Eliminates the requirement to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is 

required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet.

4.  Requires use of the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes.
5.  Requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value 
of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the 
liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments.

6.  Requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of 
financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the 
financial statements.

7.  Clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-

for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets.

For public business entities, the new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim reporting periods within 
those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017.  Adoption of ASU No. 2016-01 is not expected to have a material 
impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position. 

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ASU No. 2016-02 was issued in February 2016 and requires a lessee to recognize in the statement of financial position a 
liability to make lease payments ("the lease liability") and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset 
for the lease term, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments.  When measuring assets and liabilities arising 
from a lease, the lessee should include payments to be made in optional periods only if the lessee is reasonably certain, as 
defined, to exercise an option to the lease or not to exercise an option to terminate the lease.  Optional payments to purchase the 
underlying asset should be included if the lessee is reasonably certain it will exercise the purchase option.  Most variable lease 
payments should be excluded except for those that depend on an index or a rate or are in substance fixed payments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

A lessee shall classify a lease as a finance lease if it meets any of five listed criteria:

1.  The lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the lessee by the end of the lease term.
2.  The lease grants the lessee an option to purchase the underlying asset that the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise.
3.  The lease term is for the major part of the remaining economic life of the underlying asset. 
4.  The present value of the sum of the lease payments and any residual value guaranteed by the lessee equals or exceeds 

substantially all of the fair value of the underlying asset.

5.  The underlying asset is of such a specialized nature that it is expected to have no alternative use to the lessor at the end 

of the lease term.

For finance leases, a lessee shall recognize in the statement of comprehensive income interest on the lease liability separately 
from amortization of the right-of-use asset.  Amortization of the right-of-use asset shall be on a straight-line basis, unless 
another basis is more representative of the pattern in which the lessee expects to consume the right-of-use asset’s future 
economic benefits.  If the lease does not meet any of the five criteria, the lessee shall classify it as an operating lease and shall 
recognize a single lease cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is 
permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If 
a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease 
term.

The amendments in this update are to be applied using a modified retrospective approach, as defined, and are effective for 
public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018.  
Early application is permitted.  LCNB estimates that it will recognize discounted right of use assets and and lease liabilities 
totaling approximately $5 million for the leases disclosed in Note 8 - Leases.  This projection is based on various assumptions, 
including the level of interest rates and no significant increases in leasing activity, that may change between now and the 
effective date.

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ASU No. 2016-05 was issued in March 2016 and applies to reporting entities for which there is a change in a counterparty to a 
derivative instrument that has been designated a hedging instrument under Topic 815, "Derivatives and Hedging."  The 
amendments in this update clarify that a change in a counterparty to such a derivative instrument does not, in and of itself, 
require dedesignation of that hedging relationship provided that all other hedge accounting criteria under applicable guidance 
continue to be met.  The amendments in ASU No. 2016-05 are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for 
interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016.  LCNB does not currently have any investments 
in derivative instruments that have  been designated as hedging instruments and adoption of ASU No. 2016-05 is not expected 
to have an impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

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ASU No. 2016-06 was issued in March 2016 and clarifies what steps are required when assessing whether the economic 
characteristics and risks of call (put) options that can accelerate the payment of principal on debt instruments are clearly and 
closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of their debt hosts, which is one of the criteria for bifurcating an 
embedded derivative.  An entity performing the assessment under the amendments in this update is required to assess the
embedded call (put) options solely in accordance with the four-step decision sequence.  The four-step decision sequence 
requires an entity to consider whether (1) the payoff is adjusted based on changes in an index, (2) the payoff is indexed to an 
underlying other than interest rates or credit risk, (3) the debt involves a substantial premium or discount, and (4) the call (put) 
option is contingently exercisable.  The amendments in ASU No. 2016-06 are effective for public business entities for fiscal 
years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016.  LCNB does not currently have any 
investments in debt instruments containing such call (put) options and adoption of ASU No. 2016-06 is not expected to have an 
impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

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(cid:36)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:88)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:5)
ASU No. 2016-09 was issued in March 2016 and affects all entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees.  
The new guidance involves several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax
consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows.  Under 
ASU No. 2016-09, any excess tax benefits or tax deficiencies should be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the 
income statement.  Excess tax benefits are to be classified as an operating activity in the statement of cash flows.  In accruing 
compensation cost, an entity can make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards that 
are expected to vest, as required under current guidance, or account for forfeitures when they occur.  For an award to qualify for 
equity classification, an entity cannot partially settle the award in excess of the employer's maximum statutory withholding 
requirements.  Such cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax withholding purposes should be 
classified as a financing activity in the statement of cash flows.  The amendments in ASU No. 2016-09 are effective for public 
business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016.  Early 
adoption is permitted.  Adoption of ASU No. 2016-07 is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations 
or financial position.  If the provisions of the ASU had been adopted in 2014, excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock 
options and the vesting of restricted common stock would have reduced the provision for income taxes for 2016 and 2015 by 
$61,000 and $13,000, respectively.  There were no excess tax benefits during 2014.

(cid:36)(cid:54)(cid:56)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:82)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:25)(cid:16)(cid:20)(cid:22)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:5)(cid:41)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:16)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:82)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:55)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:3)(cid:22)(cid:21)(cid:25)(cid:12)(cid:29)(cid:3)(cid:48)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:82)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)
(cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:5)
ASU No. 2016-13 was issued in June 2016 and, once effective, will significantly change current guidance for recognizing 
impairment of financial instruments.  Current guidance requires an "incurred loss" methodology for recognizing credit losses 
that delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred.  ASU No. 2016-13 replaces the incurred loss impairment 
methodology with a new methodology that reflects expected credit losses over the lives of the loans and requires consideration 
of a broader range of information to inform credit loss estimates.  The ASU requires an organization to estimate all expected 
credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans and held-to-maturity debt securities, based on 
historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts.  Additional disclosures are required.

ASU No. 2016-13 also amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial 
assets with credit deterioration.  Under the new guidance, entities will determine whether all or a portion of the unrealized loss 
on an available-for-sale debt security is a credit loss.  Any credit loss will be recognized as an allowance for credit losses on 
available-for-sale debt securities rather than as a direct reduction of the amortized cost basis of the investment, as is currently 
required.  As a result, entities will recognize improvements to estimated credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities 
immediately in earnings rather than as interest income over time, as currently required.

ASU No. 2016-13 eliminates the current accounting model for purchased credit impaired loans and debt securities. Instead,  
purchased financial assets with credit deterioration will be recorded gross of  estimated credit losses as of the date of acquisition 
and the estimated credit losses amounts will be added to the allowance for credit losses.  Thereafter, entities will account for 
additional impairment of such purchased assets using the models listed above. 

ASU No. 2016-13 will take effect for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filers for fiscal years, and interim 
periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019.  Early application will be permitted for fiscal years, and 
interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018.  While LCNB's Loan Committee expects that the 
implementation of ASU No. 2016-13 will increase the balance of the allowance for loan losses, it is continuing to evaluate the 
potential impact on LCNB's results of operations and financial position.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

(cid:36)(cid:54)(cid:56)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:82)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:25)(cid:16)(cid:20)(cid:24)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:5)(cid:54)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:11)(cid:55)(cid:82)(cid:83)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:22)(cid:19)(cid:12)(cid:29)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:73)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:76)(cid:83)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:51)(cid:68)(cid:92)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:5)
ASU No. 2016-15 was issued in August 2016 and applies to all entities required to present a statement of cash flows in their 
financial reports.  The guidance in this ASU addresses eight cash flow classification issues that have been creating diversity in 
practice.  One of the issues is the classification of  cash payments for debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, which are 
to be classified as cash outflows from financing activities under the new guidance.  LCNB incurred a prepayment penalty 
during January 2016 upon the early payment in full of a FHLB advance and classified such penalty as a cash outflow from 
operating activities in its consolidated condensed statements of cash flows.   Management early adopted ASU No. 2016-15 
during the third quarter 2016 and reclassified the penalty as a cash outflow from financing activities. 

NOTE 2 – ACQUISITIONS

On December 29, 2014, LCNB and BNB Bancorp, Inc. (“BNB”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger 
Agreement”) pursuant to which BNB was acquired by LCNB on April 30, 2015.  Immediately following the merger of BNB 
into LCNB, Brookville National Bank ("Brookville National"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNB, was merged into LCNB 
National Bank.  Brookville National operated a main office and a branch office, both in Brookville, Ohio.  These offices 
became branches of the Bank after the merger.

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the shareholders of BNB common stock received, for each share of BNB common 
stock, (i) $15.75 in cash and (ii) 2.005 LCNB common shares.

On October 28, 2013, LCNB and Colonial Banc Corp. (“Colonial”) entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“Purchase 
Agreement”) pursuant to which LCNB purchased from Colonial on January 24, 2014 all of the issued and outstanding shares of 
Eaton National Bank & Trust Co. ("Eaton National").  Immediately following the acquisition, Eaton National was merged into 
the Bank.  Eaton National operated five full–service branches with a main office and another facility in Eaton, Ohio and branch 
offices in each of West Alexandria, Ohio, New Paris, Ohio, and Lewisburg, Ohio.  These offices became branches of the Bank 
after the merger.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 2 – ACQUISITIONS (Continued)

The mergers with BNB and Eaton National were accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, 
assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and consideration paid were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the respective 
merger dates, as summarized in the following table (in thousands):

Consideration Paid:

Common shares issued
Cash paid to shareholder(s)
    Total consideration paid

Identifiable Assets Acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents
Investment securities
Federal Reserve Bank stock
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
Loans
Premises and equipment
Bank owned life insurance
Core deposit intangible
Other real estate owned
Other assets

Total identifiable assets acquired

Liabilities Assumed:

Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Deferred income taxes
Other liabilities

Total liabilities assumed

Total Identifiable Net Assets Acquired

Goodwill resulting from merger

BNB

Eaton
National

$

9,063
4,403
13,466

—
24,750
24,750

13,396
58,239
130
—
34,661
2,311
—
1,418
—
532
110,687

99,133
—
576
57
99,766

15,635
35,859
41
784
115,944
1,314
3,618
2,466
262
1,624
177,547

165,335
651
—
263
166,249

10,921

11,298

2,545

13,452

The amount of goodwill recorded reflects LCNB's entrance into new markets and related synergies that are expected to result 
from the acquisitions and represents the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired.  The 
goodwill will not be amortizable on LCNB's financial records, but is deductible for tax purposes.  The core deposit intangible 
for BNB and Eaton National  is being amortized over nine years and  eight years, respectively,  using the straight-line method.

Direct costs related to the acquisitions were expensed as incurred and are recorded as a merger-related expense in the 
consolidated statements of income.  

The results of operations are included in the consolidated statements of income from the dates of the mergers.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale investment securities at December 31 are summarized as follows (in 
thousands):

Amortized
Cost

Unrealized
Gains

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

2016

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:

U.S. Treasury notes

U.S. Agency notes

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

Municipal securities:

Non-taxable
Taxable

Mutual funds

Trust preferred securities

Equity securities

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:

Municipal securities:

Non-taxable

Taxable

2015

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:

U.S. Treasury notes

U.S. Agency notes

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

Certificates of deposit

Municipal securities:

Non-taxable

Taxable

Mutual funds

Trust preferred securities

Equity securities

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:

Municipal securities:

Non-taxable

Taxable

28,180

87,098

72,402

114,064
19,710

2,527

49

632

41

150

89

574
220

—

—

55

76

1,848

1,444

1,623
85

45

1

10

28,145

85,400

71,047

113,015
19,845

2,482

48

677

324,662

1,129

5,132

320,659

31,015

9,988

41,003

72,672

140,876

29,608

248

103,900

26,738

2,517

49

659

56

—

56

309

164

174

1

1,713

337

—

1

40

352

217

569

135

1,151

404

—

134

134

51

—

19

30,719

9,771

40,490

72,846

139,889

29,378

249

105,479

26,941

2,466

50

680

377,267

2,739

2,028

377,978

22,233

400

22,633

95

—

95

97

1

98

22,231

399

22,630

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Continued)

Information concerning securities with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2016 and 2015, aggregated by length of time 
that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, is as follows (in thousands):

Less Than Twelve Months
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Twelve Months or More
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

2016
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Treasury notes
U.S. Agency notes
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
Municipal securities:

Non-taxable
Taxable
Mutual funds
Trust preferred securities
Equity securities

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Municipal securities:
  Non-taxable
  Taxable

2015
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Treasury notes
U.S. Agency notes
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities
Municipal securities:
  Non-taxable
  Taxable
Mutual funds
Trust preferred securities
Equity securities

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Municipal securities:
  Non-taxable
  Taxable

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

16,076
69,784
64,564

72,867
9,721
1,205
49
201
234,467

20,429
8,030
28,459

32,854
104,053
19,190

13,124
15,601
1,215
—
248
186,285

832
399
1,231

76
1,848
1,310

1,621
82
37
1
10
4,985

251
217
468

75
1,000
256

74
114
17
—
12
1,548

3
1
4

—
—
3,518

451
450
277
—
—
4,696

2,564
—
2,564

4,846
9,869
4,068

7,037
880
268
—
73
27,041

3,426
—
3,426

—
—
134

2
3
8
—
—
147

101
—
101

60
151
148

60
20
34
—
7
480

94
—
94

Management has determined that the unrealized losses at December 31, 2016 are primarily due to fluctuations in market interest 
rates and do not reflect credit quality deterioration of the securities.   Because the Company does not have the intent to sell the 
investments and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their 
amortized cost, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Continued)

Contractual maturities of investment securities at December 31, 2016 were as follows (in thousands).  Actual maturities may differ 
from contractual maturities when issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations.

Due within one year

Due from one to five years

Due from five to ten years

Due after ten years

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

Mutual funds

Trust preferred securities

Equity securities

Available-for-Sale

Held-to-Maturity

Amortized
Cost

Fair
Value

Amortized
Cost

Fair
Value

$

12,364

97,171

131,950

7,567

249,052

72,402

2,527

49

632

12,464

97,501

129,289

7,151

246,405

71,047

2,482

48

677

3,955

4,125

10,081

22,842

41,003

—

—

—

—

3,959

4,068

9,845

22,618

40,490

—

—

—

—

$

324,662

320,659

41,003

40,490

Investment securities with a market value of $149,990,000 and $215,952,000 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, 
were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

Certain information concerning the sale of investment securities available-for-sale for the years ended December 31 was as 
follows (in thousands):

Proceeds from sales

Gross realized gains

Gross realized losses

NOTE 4 - LOANS

Major classifications of loans at December 31 were as follows (in thousands):

2016

2015

2014

$

92,455

1,103

21

97,981

67,296

627

132

252

103

Commercial and industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other loans, including deposit overdrafts

Deferred origination costs, net

Less allowance for loan losses

Loans-net

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2016

$ 41,878

477,275

265,788

19,173

14,802

633

2015

45,275

419,633

273,139

18,510

13,479

665

819,549

770,701

254

237

819,803

770,938

3,575

3,129

$ 816,228

767,809

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

Loans acquired from the mergers with Eaton National and BNB were recorded at fair value with no carryover of the acquired 
entity's previously established allowance for loan losses.  The excess of expected cash flows over the estimated fair value of 
acquired loans is recognized as interest income over the remaining contractual lives of the loans using the level yield method.  
Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent improvements 
in expected cash flows result in the recognition of additional interest income over the then-remaining contractual lives of the 
loans.  Management estimated the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition using a third-party risk model, which 
incorporated the estimate of current key assumptions, such as default rates, severity, and prepayment speeds.

Impaired loans acquired are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30.  Factors considered in evaluating whether an acquired 
loan was impaired include delinquency status and history, updated borrower credit status, collateral information, and current 
loan-to-value information.  The difference between contractually required payments at the time of acquisition and the cash 
flows expected to be collected is referred to as the nonaccretable difference.  The interest component of the cash flows expected 
to be collected is referred to as the accretable yield and is recognized as interest income over the remaining contractual life of 
the loan using the level yield method.   Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for 
loan losses.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows will result in a reclassification from the nonaccretable difference 
to the accretable yield.

The following table provides certain information at the acquisition date on loans acquired from BNB on April 30, 2015 and 
from Eaton National on January 24, 2014, not including loans considered to be impaired (in thousands):

Contractually required principal at acquisition
Less fair value adjustment
Fair value of acquired loans

Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected

BNB
$ 32,174
199
$ 31,975

Eaton
National
102,483
1,347
101,136

$

195

1,702

The following table provides details on acquired impaired loans obtained through the mergers with BNB and Eaton National 
that are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 (in thousands):

Contractually required principal at acquisition

Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (nonaccretable difference)
Expected cash flows at acquisition

Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable discount)

Fair value of acquired impaired loans

BNB

3,511
(404)
3,107
(413)
2,694

$

$

Eaton
National
23,414
(6,088)
17,326
(2,163)
15,163

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

Non-accrual, past-due, and accruing restructured loans at December 31 were as follows (in thousands):

Non-accrual loans:

Commercial and industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Agricultural

Residential real estate

Total non-accrual loans

Past-due 90 days or more and still accruing

Total non-accrual and past-due 90 days or more and still accruing

Accruing restructured loans

Total

2016

2015

$

—

4,312

334

1,079

5,725

23

5,748

11,731

$ 17,479

—

876

48

799

1,723

559

2,282

13,723

16,005

Percentage of total non-accrual and past-due 90 days or more and still accruing to total loans

0.70%

0.30%

Percentage of total non-accrual, past-due 90 days or more and still accruing, and accruing restructured
loans to total loans

2.13%

2.08%

Interest income that would have been recorded during 2016 and 2015 if loans on non-accrual status at December 31, 2016 and 
2015 had been current and in accordance with their original terms was approximately $220,000 and $137,000, respectively.

The Company is not committed to lend additional funds to debtors whose loans have been modified to provide a reduction or 
deferral of principal or interest because of deterioration in the financial position of the borrower.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

The allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in 
thousands):

Commercial
& Industrial

Commercial,
Secured by
Real Estate

Residential
Real Estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

December 31, 2016
Allowance for loan losses:

Balance, beginning of year
Provision charged to expenses
Losses charged off
Recoveries
Balance, end of year

Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Acquired credit impaired loans
Balance, end of year

Loans:

$

$

$

$

244
314
(234)
26
350

9
341
—
350

1,908
358
(185)
98
2,179

55
1,832
292
2,179

854
106
(127)
52
885

100
785
—
885

54
74
(85)
53
96

13
83
—
96

3
66
(6)
67
— (119)
54
—
5
60

—
60
—
60

—
5
—
5

Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Acquired credit impaired loans
Balance, end of year

$

337
41,466
98
$ 41,901

12,580
458,059
6,305
476,944

1,518
262,266
2,471
266,255

52
19,192
17
19,261

334
14,475

—
178
— 455
633

14,809

3,129
913
(750)
283
3,575

177
3,106
292
3,575

14,821
795,636
9,346
819,803

December 31, 2015
Allowance for loan losses:

Balance, beginning of year
Provision charged to expenses
Losses charged off
Recoveries
Balance, end of year

Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Acquired credit impaired loans
Balance, end of year

Loans:

$

$

$

$

129
208
(100)
7
244

9
235
—
244

1,990
955
(1,133)
96
1,908

306
1,602
—
1,908

926
125
(304)
107
854

48
806
—
854

63
(17)
(52)
60
54

—
54
—
54

11
55
(67)
67
66

—
66
—
66

2
40
(74)
35
3

—
3
—
3

3,121
1,366
(1,730)
372
3,129

363
2,766
—
3,129

Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Acquired credit impaired loans
Balance, end of year

$

370
43,726
1,191
$ 45,287

12,351
399,092
7,877
419,320

1,541
269,001
3,039
273,581

56
18,516
27
18,599

—
13,438
48
13,486

—
179
486
665

14,318
743,952
12,668
770,938

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

December 31, 2014
Allowance for loan losses:

Balance, beginning of year
Provision charged to expenses
Losses charged off
Recoveries
Balance, end of year

Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Acquired credit impaired loans
Balance, end of year

Commercial
& Industrial

Commercial,
Secured by
Real Estate

Residential
Real Estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

$

$

$

$

175
173
(261)
42
129

10
119
—
129

2,520
(20)
(573)
63
1,990

415
1,273
302
1,990

826
712
(652)
40
926

89
836
1
926

66
18
(129)
108
63

—
63
—
63

—
11
—
—
11

—
11
—
11

1
36
(79)
44
2

—
2
—
2

3,588
930
(1,694)
297
3,121

514
2,304
303
3,121

The risk characteristics of LCNB's material loan portfolio segments were as follows:

(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:88)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:82)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:17) LCNB’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio consists of loans for various purposes, 
including loans to fund working capital requirements (such as inventory and receivables financing) and purchases of machinery 
and equipment.  LCNB offers a variety of commercial and industrial loan arrangements, including term loans, balloon loans, 
and lines of credit.  Most commercial and industrial loans have a variable rate, with adjustment periods ranging from one month 
to five years.  Adjustments are generally based on a publicly available index rate plus a margin.  The margin varies based on the 
terms and collateral securing the loan.  Commercial and industrial loans are offered to businesses and professionals for short 
and medium terms on both a collateralized and uncollateralized basis. Commercial and industrial loans typically are 
underwritten on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the business.  Collateral, when 
obtained, may include liens on furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, receivables, or other assets.  As a result, such loans 
involve complexities, variables, and risks that require thorough underwriting and more robust servicing than other types of 
loans.

(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:69)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:40)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:82)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:17)  Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by a variety of commercial, 
retail, and office buildings, religious facilities, multifamily (more than two-family) residential properties, construction and land 
development loans, and other land loans. Commercial real estate loan products generally amortize over five to twenty-five years 
and are payable in monthly principal and interest installments.  Some have balloon payments due within one to ten years after 
the origination date.  Many have adjustable interest rates with adjustment periods ranging from one to ten years, some of which 
are subject to established “floor” interest rates.

Commercial real estate loans are underwritten based on the ability of the property, in the case of income producing property, or 
the borrower’s business to generate sufficient cash flow to amortize the debt. Secondary emphasis is placed upon global debt 
service, collateral value, financial strength of any guarantors, and other factors. Commercial real estate loans are generally 
originated with a 75%  maximum loan to appraised value ratio.

(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:40)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:82)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:17)  Residential real estate loans include loans secured by first or second mortgage liens on one to 
two-family residential property.  Home equity lines of credit and mortgage loans secured by owner-occupied agricultural 
property are included in this category.  First and second mortgage loans are generally amortized over five to thirty years with 
monthly principal and interest payments.  Home equity lines of credit generally have a five year draw period with interest only 
payments followed by a repayment period with monthly payments based on the amount outstanding.  LCNB offers both fixed 
and adjustable rate mortgage loans.  Adjustable rate loans are available with adjustment periods ranging between one to ten 
years and adjust according to an established index plus a margin, subject to certain floor and ceiling rates.  Home equity lines of 
credit have a variable rate based on the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus a margin.

LCNB does not originate reverse mortgage loans or residential real estate loans generally considered to be “subprime.”

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

Residential real estate loans are underwritten primarily based on the borrower’s ability to repay, prior credit history, and the 
value of the collateral.  LCNB requires private mortgage insurance for first mortgage loans that have a loan to appraised value 
ratio of greater than 80%.

(cid:38)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:88)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:82)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:17)  LCNB’s portfolio of consumer loans generally includes secured and unsecured loans to individuals for 
household, family and other personal expenditures.  Secured loans include loans to fund the purchase of automobiles, 
recreational vehicles, boats, and similar acquisitions. Consumer loans made by LCNB generally have fixed rates and terms 
ranging up to 72 months, depending upon the nature of the collateral, size of the loan, and other relevant factors.

Consumer loans generally have higher interest rates, but pose additional risks of collectibility and loss when compared to 
certain other types of loans. Collateral, if present, is generally subject to damage, wear, and depreciation.  The borrower’s 
ability to repay is of primary importance in the underwriting of consumer loans.

(cid:36)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:88)(cid:79)(cid:87)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:82)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:86)(cid:17)  LCNB’s portfolio of agricultural loans includes loans for financing agricultural production or for 
financing the purchase of equipment used in the production of agricultural products.  LCNB’s agricultural loans are generally 
secured by farm machinery, livestock, crops, vehicles, or other agricultural-related collateral.

The Company uses a risk-rating system to quantify loan quality.  A loan is assigned to a risk category based on relevant 
information about the ability of the borrower to service the debt including, but not limited to, current financial information, 
historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends.  The categories used are:

• 

Pass – loans categorized in this category are higher quality loans that do not fit any of the other categories described 
below.

•  Other Assets Especially Mentioned (OAEM) - loans in this category are currently protected but are potentially weak.  

These loans constitute a risk but not to the point of justifying a classification of substandard.  The credit risk may be 
relatively minor yet constitute an undue risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific asset.

• 

Substandard – loans in this category are inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of 
the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses 
that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the possibility that the Company will sustain 
some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

•  Doubtful – loans classified in this category have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard with the 

added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, 
conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

An analysis of the Company’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicators at December 31 is as follows (in thousands):

Pass

OAEM

Substandard

Doubtful

Total

December 31, 2016

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

December 31, 2015

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

$

$

$

41,178

443,781

261,839

19,182

13,311

633

779,924

44,596

397,938

267,567

18,528

12,246

665

304

5,479

442

—

—

—

6,225

—

9,316

1,935

—

850

—

419

27,684

3,974

79

1,498

—

33,654

691

12,066

4,079

71

390

—

$

741,540

12,101

17,297

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

41,901

476,944

266,255

19,261

14,809

633

819,803

45,287

419,320

273,581

18,599

13,486

665

770,938

The Company evaluates the loan risk grading system definitions and allowance for loan loss methodology on an ongoing basis.  
No significant changes were made to either during the past year.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

A loan portfolio aging analysis at December 31 is as follows (in thousands):

30-59 
Days
Past Due

60-89 
Days
Past Due

Greater 
Than
90 Days

Total
Past Due

Current

Total 
Loans
Receivable

December 31, 2016
Commercial & industrial
Commercial, secured by real
estate
Residential real estate
Consumer
Agricultural
Other
Total

December 31, 2015
Commercial & industrial
Commercial, secured by real
estate
Residential real estate
Consumer
Agricultural
Other
Total

$

19

99
686
59
125
115
1,103

—

73
777
62
—
109
1,021

$

$

$

—

69
80
16
—
—
165

—

81
198
7
—
—
286

—

127
727
3
—
—
857

—

876
1,124
43
—
—
2,043

19

41,882

41,901

295
1,493
78
125
115
2,125

476,649
264,762
19,183
14,684
518
817,678

476,944
266,255
19,261
14,809
633
819,803

—

45,287

45,287

1,030
2,099
112
—
109
3,350

418,290
271,482
18,487
13,486
556
767,588

419,320
273,581
18,599
13,486
665
770,938

Total 
Loans 
Greater 
Than
90 Days 
and
Accruing

—

—
20
3
—
—
23

—

—
516
43
—
—
559

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

Impaired loans for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands):

Recorded
Investment

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

Related
Allowance

Average
Recorded
Investment

Interest
Income
Recognized

December 31, 2016

With no related allowance recorded:

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

Total:

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural
Other

Total

$

$

$

$

$

109

14,195

3,238

26

334

455

263

15,522

4,286

27

334

629

18,357

21,061

326

4,690

751

43

—

—

326

4,946

751

43

—

—

5,810

6,066

435

18,885

3,989

69

334
455

589

20,468

5,037

70

334
629

$

24,167

27,127

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

9

347

100

13

—

—

469

9

347

100

13

—
—

469

998

15,274

3,736

37

392

481

151

1,140

369

29

136

77

20,918

1,902

341

4,194

651

43

—

—

5,229

1,339

19,468

4,387

80

392
481

19

257

36

3

—

—

315

170

1,397

405

32

136
77

26,147

2,217

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

December 31, 2015

With no related allowance recorded:

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

Total:

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

Recorded
Investment

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

Related
Allowance

Average
Recorded
Investment

Interest
Income
Recognized

$

$

$

$

$

1,205

16,345

3,734

81

48

486

1,500

18,335

5,055

109

151

701

21,899

25,851

356

3,883

846

2

—

—

356

4,014

958

1

—

—

5,087

5,329

1,561

20,228

4,580

83

48

486

1,856

22,349

6,013

110

151

701

$

26,986

31,180

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

9

306

48

—

—

—

363

9

306

48

—

—

—

363

1,467

18,575

4,092

106

81

510

206

2,229

453

25

487

82

24,831

3,482

370

4,007

864

—

—

—

5,241

1,837

22,582

4,956

106

81

510

21

114

37

—

—

—

172

227

2,343

490

25

487

82

30,072

3,654

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

December 31, 2014

With no related allowance recorded:

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

Total:

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Agricultural

Other

Total

Average
Recorded
Investment

Interest
Income
Recognized

1,823

23,360

4,645

179

121

550

161

1,373

379

14

20

43

30,678

1,990

319

4,108

1,026

18

—

—

5,471

2,142

27,468

5,671

197

121

550

19

117

44

2

—

—

182

180

1,490

423

16

20

43

36,149

2,172

Of the interest income recognized on impaired loans during 2016, 2015, and 2014, approximately $51,000,  $96,000, and 
$8,000, respectively, were recognized on a cash basis.  The Company continued to accrue interest on certain loans classified as 
impaired during 2016, 2015, and 2014 because they were restructured or considered well secured and in the process of 
collection.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

Loan modifications that were classified as troubled debt restructurings during the years ended December 31 were as follows 
(dollars in thousands):

2016

2015

2014

Number
of 
Loans

Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Balance

Post-
Modification
Recorded
Balance

Number
of 
Loans

Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Balance

Post-
Modification
Recorded
Balance

Number
of
Loans

Pre-
Modification
Recorded
Balance

Post-
Modification
Recorded
Balance

Commercial and
industrial

Commercial,
secured by real
estate

Residential real
estate

Consumer

— $

— $

—

— $

— $

4

6

3

2,142

2,215

139

39

139

39

1

7

2

75

217

9

13

$

2,320

$

2,393

10

$

301

$

—

74

221

9

304

8

$

658

$

340

2

2

3

896

82

40

1,214

82

40

15

$

1,676

$

1,676

The pre-modification and post-modification recorded balances for the commercial and industrial and commercial, secured by 
real estate categories in 2014 changed because a borrower had multiple loans classified as commercial and industrial and a loan 
classified as commercial, secured by real estate, which were all modified into a loan classified as commercial, secured by real 
estate.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

Each restructured loan is separately negotiated with the borrower and includes terms and conditions that reflect the borrower’s 
ability to pay the debt as modified.  Modifications may include interest only payments for a period of time, temporary or 
permanent reduction of the loan’s interest rate, capitalization of delinquent interest, or extensions of the maturity date.  Post-
modification balances of newly restructured troubled debt by type of modification for the years ended December 31 were as 
follows (dollars in thousands):

Term
Modification

Rate
Modification

Interest Only

Combination

Total
Modifications

December 31, 2016

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Total

December 31, 2015

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Total

December 31, 2014

Commercial & industrial

Commercial, secured by real estate

Residential real estate

Consumer

Total

—

1,539

38

—

1,577

—

74

221

9

304

340

—

82

38

460

—

—

47

28

75

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,136

—

—

1,136

—

304

—

—

304

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

372

54

11

437

—

—

—

—

—

—

78

—

2

80

—

2,215

139

39

2,393

—

74

221

9

304

340

1,214

82

40

1,676

LCNB is not committed to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loan terms were modified in a troubled debt restructuring.

There were no troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted within twelve months of the restructuring date for the 
years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.  Two commercial, secured by real estate loans to the same borrower totaling 
$1,236,000 that were modified during the fourth quarter 2016 subsequently defaulted in February 2017.

All troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired loans.  The allowance for loan loss on such restructured loans is based 
on the present value of future expected cash flows.

Approximately $881,000 of impaired loans without a valuation allowance and $1,168,000 of impaired loans with a valuation 
allowance at December 31, 2016 consisted of loans that were modified during 2016 and were determined to be troubled debt 
restructurings.  Approximately $147,000 of impaired loans without a valuation allowance and $125,000 of impaired loans with 
a valuation allowance at December 31, 2015 consisted of loans that were modified during 2015 and were determined to be 
troubled debt restructurings.

Mortgage loans sold to and serviced for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and other investors are not included in 
the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  The unpaid principal balances of those loans at December 31, 2016, 2015 and 
2014 were approximately $100,982,000, $111,837,000, and $120,433,000, respectively.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)

Mortgage servicing right assets are included in core deposit and other intangibles in the consolidated balance 
sheets.  Amortization of mortgage servicing rights is an adjustment to loan servicing income, which is included with other 
operating income in the consolidated statements of income.  Activity in the mortgage servicing rights portfolio during the years 
ended December 31 was as follows (in thousands):

Balance, beginning of year
Amount capitalized to mortgage servicing rights
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights
Balance, end of year

NOTE 5 - ACQUIRED CREDIT IMPAIRED LOANS

2016

2015

2014

$

$

488
109
(169)
428

591
78
(181)
488

498
292
(199)
591

The following table provides, as of December 31, the major classifications of loans acquired that are accounted for in 
accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 (in thousands):

Commercial & industrial
Commercial, secured by real estate
Residential real estate
Consumer
Agricultural
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts

Less allowance for loan losses

Loans, net

2016

2015

$

$

98
6,305
2,471
17
—
455
9,346
292
9,054

1,191
7,877
3,039
27
48
486
12,668
—
12,668

The following table provides the outstanding balance and related carrying amount for acquired impaired loans at December 31 
(in thousands):

Outstanding balance
Carrying amount

2016

2015

$

12,289
9,346

16,507
12,668

Activity during 2016 and 2015 for the accretable discount related to acquired impaired loans is as follows (in thousands):

Accretable discount, beginning of year
Accretable discount acquired during period
Reclass from nonaccretable discount to accretable discount
Less disposals
Less accretion
Accretable discount, end of year

2016

2015

$

$

1,503
—
423
(5)
(841)
1,080

2,674
413
983
(850)
(1,717)
1,503

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 6 – OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

Other real estate owned includes property acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure and are included in other 
assets in the consolidated balance sheets.  Changes in other real estate owned were as follows (in thousands):

Balance, beginning of year

Additions

Reductions due to sales

Reductions due to valuation write downs

Balance, end of year

Other real estate owned at December 31 consisted of (in thousands):

Commercial real estate

2016

2015

846

214
(484)
(576)
—

1,370

99
(205)
(418)
846

2016

2015

—

846

$

$

$

The total recorded investment in residential consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate that was in the process 
of foreclosure at December 31, 2016 was $456,000.

NOTE 7 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment at December 31 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Land
Buildings
Equipment
Construction in progress

Total

Less accumulated depreciation
Premises and equipment, net

2016

2015

$

$

8,277
21,400
13,065
7,362
50,104
19,860
30,244

6,660
21,463
13,005
9
41,137
19,037
22,100

Depreciation charged to expense was, $1,210,000 in 2016, and $1,427,000 in 2015, and $1,479,000 in 2014.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 8 - LEASES

Some of the Bank's branches, telephone equipment, and other equipment are leased under agreements expiring at various dates 
through 2050.  These leases are accounted for as operating leases.  The leases generally provide for renewal options and most 
require periodic changes in rental amounts based on various indices.  Minimum annual rentals for each of the years 2017 
through 2021 and thereafter for non-cancelable leases having terms in excess of one year were as follows (in thousands):

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter
Total

$

$

448
267
224
193
160
3,493
4,785

Rental expense for all leased branches and equipment was approximately $545,000 in 2016, $542,000 in 2015, and $537,000 in 
2014.

NOTE 9 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Changes in goodwill during 2016 and 2015 were as follows (in thousands):

Balance, beginning of year

Additions from acquisitions

Balance, end of year

2016

2015

$

$

30,183

—

30,183

27,638

2,545

30,183

Other intangible assets in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows (in thousands):

2016

2015

Gross
Intangible
Assets

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Intangible
Assets

Gross
Intangible
Assets

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Intangible
Assets

Core deposit intangibles

Mortgage servicing rights

Total

$

$

6,458

1,188

7,646

2,304

760

3,064

4,154

428

4,582

6,458

1,496

7,954

1,550

1,008

2,558

The estimated aggregate future amortization expense for each of the next five years for intangible assets remaining as of 
December 31, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

$

4,908

488

5,396

864
843
825
808
795

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 10 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

LCNB is a limited partner in limited partnerships that sponsor affordable housing projects utilizing the Low Income Housing 
Tax Credit (LIHTC) pursuant to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code.  The purpose of the investments is to achieve a 
satisfactory return on capital, to facilitate the sale of additional affordable housing product offerings, and to assist in achieving 
goals associated with the Community Reinvestment Act.  The primary activities of the limited partnerships include the 
identification, development, and operation of multi-family housing that is leased to qualifying residential tenants.  

The following table presents the balances of LCNB's affordable housing tax credit investment and related unfunded 
commitment at December 31 (in thousands):

Affordable housing tax credit investment

Less amortization

Net affordable housing tax credit investment

Unfunded commitment

2016

2015

$

$

$

2,000

93

1,907

1,617

1,000

12

988

907

LCNB expects to fund the unfunded commitment over ten years.

The following table presents other information relating to LCNB's affordable housing tax credit investment for the years 
indicated (in thousands):

Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized

Tax credit amortization expense included in provision for income taxes

Year ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

103

81

14

12

—

—

NOTE 11 - CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT

Contractual maturities of time deposits at December 31, 2016 were as follows (in thousands):

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter

$

$

63,188
44,305
24,848
46,499
33,124
2,800
214,764

The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $250,000 or more at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $22,410,000 
and $20,987,000, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 12 - BORROWINGS

Funds borrowed from the FHLB at December 31 by year of maturity were as follows (dollars in thousands):

December 31, 2016

2017

2018

2019

Total

December 31, 2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Total

Outstanding
Balance

Average
Rate

$

$

$

295

248

55

598

349

5,295

248

55

$

5,947

2.82%

2.82%

2.82%

2.82%

2.82%

5.11%

2.82%

2.82%

4.86%

All advances from the FHLB are secured by a blanket pledge of the Company’s 1-4 family first lien mortgage loans in the 
amount of approximately $229 million and $231 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Additionally, the 
Company was required to hold minimum levels of FHLB stock, based on the outstanding borrowings.  Total remaining 
borrowing capacity, including short-term borrowing arrangements, at December 31, 2016 was approximately $79.5 
million.  One of the factors limiting remaining borrowing capacity is ownership of FHLB stock.  The Company could increase 
its remaining borrowing capacity by purchasing additional FHLB stock.

Short-term borrowings at December 31 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Line of credit

FHLB short-term advance

Repurchase agreements

2016

2015

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

$

$

—

25,000

17,040

42,040

—% $

0.63%

0.10%

0.42% $

13,187

10,000

14,200

37,387

1.00%

0.35%

0.10%

0.48%

At December 31, 2016, the Company had short-term borrowing arrangements with three financial institutions and the Federal 
Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.  The first arrangement is a short-term line of credit for a maximum amount of $10 million at 
the interest rate in effect at the time of the borrowing.  The second arrangement provides that the Company can borrow up to 
$10 million in federal funds at the interest rate in effect at the time of the borrowing.  The third arrangement is a short-term line 
of credit for a maximum amount of $20 million at an interest rate equal to the lending institution’s federal funds rate plus a 
spread of 50 basis points.

Under the terms of the Cash Management Advance program with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, the Company can 
borrow up to $64.0 million in short-term advances, subject to total remaining borrowing capacity limitations.  The Company 
has the option of selecting a variable rate of interest for up to 90 days or a fixed rate of interest for up to 30 days.   The interest 
rate on the Cash Management Advance program is the published rate in effect at the time of the advance.  This agreement 
expires on August 25, 2017.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 12 - BORROWINGS (continued)

Repurchase agreements are an option customers may use in managing their cash positions.  The repurchase agreements mature 
the next business day after issuance.  They are fully secured by U.S. Agency notes and such collateral securities are held by the 
Federal Reserve Bank.  The maximum amount of outstanding agreements at any month-end during 2016 and 2015 totaled 
$18,715,000 and $16,250,000, respectively.  The average balance during 2016 and 2015 was $13,891,000 and $12,699,000, 
respectively.

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, approximately $3.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively, of the repurchase agreements 
outstanding were held by a company owned by a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

NOTE 13 - INCOME TAXES

The provision for federal income taxes consists of (in thousands):

Income taxes currently payable

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

Provision for income taxes

2016

2015

2014

$

$

3,515

928

4,443

4,280
(58)
4,222

3,194

192

3,386

A reconciliation between the statutory income tax and the Company's effective tax rate follows:

Statutory tax rate

Increase (decrease) resulting from -

Tax exempt interest

Tax exempt income on bank owned life insurance

Other – net

Effective tax rate

2016

2015

2014

34.2 %

34.0 %

34.0 %

(6.3)%

(1.5)%

(0.1)%

26.3 %

(6.0)%

(1.4)%

0.3 %

26.9 %

(6.8)%

(1.7)%

— %

25.5 %

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 13 - INCOME TAXES (continued)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities, included with Other Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, at December 31 consist of 
the following (in thousands):

Deferred tax assets:

Allowance for loan losses

Net unrealized losses on investment securities available-for-sale

Fair value adjustment on loans acquired from merger with First Capital

Write-down of other real estate owned

Pension and deferred compensation

Other

Deferred tax liabilities:

Depreciation of premises and equipment

Amortization of intangibles

Deferred loan fees

FHLB stock dividends

Fair value adjustment on securities acquired from merger with First Capital

Net deferred tax assets

2016

2015

$

$

1,223

1,369

592

—

1,157

546

4,887

(1,332)
(1,567)
(2)
(351)
(19)
(3,271)
1,616

1,064

246

847

338

971

440

3,906

(1,332)
(840)
(2)
(349)
(70)
(2,593)
1,313

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 there were no unrecognized tax benefits and the Company does not anticipate the total 
amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next twelve months.  There were no amounts 
recognized for interest and penalties in the consolidated statements of income for the three-year period ended December 31, 
2016.

The Company is no longer subject to examination by federal tax authorities for years before 2013.

NOTE 14 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

LCNB is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing 
needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit.  They involve, to varying degrees, 
elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets.  The Company's exposure to 
credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is 
represented by the contract amount of those instruments.

The Bounce Protection product, a customer deposit overdraft program, is offered as a service and does not constitute a contract 
between the customer and LCNB.

LCNB uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet 
instruments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 14 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (continued)

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent off-balance-sheet credit risk at December 31 were as follows (in 
thousands):

Commitments to extend credit:

Commercial loans

Other loans:

Fixed rate

Adjustable rate

Unused lines of credit:

Fixed rate

Adjustable rate

Unused overdraft protection amounts on demand and NOW accounts
Standby letters of credit

2016

2015

$

10,350

4,425

1,044

9,731

80,222

17,123
657

8,160

2,293

1,362

6,378

90,153

10,057
457

$

123,552

118,860

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established 
in the contract or agreement.  Unused lines of credit include amounts not drawn on line of credit loans.  Commitments to extend 
credit and unused lines of credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  These 
guarantees generally are fully secured and have varying maturities.  

The Company evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if 
deemed necessary by the Company, is based on management’s credit evaluation  of the borrower.  Collateral held varies, but 
may include accounts receivable; inventory; property, plant and equipment; residential realty; and income-producing 
commercial properties.

Capital expenditures include the construction or acquisition of new office buildings, improvements to LCNB's offices,
purchases of furniture and equipment, and additions or improvements to LCNB's information technology system.
Commitments outstanding for capital expenditures as of December 31, 2016 totaled approximately $4,750,000, which includes 
estimated remaining costs for a new operations center being built in Lebanon, Ohio.

The Company and its subsidiary are parties to various claims and proceedings arising in the normal course of 
business.  Management, after consultation with legal counsel, believes that the liabilities, if any, arising from such proceedings 
and claims will not be material to the consolidated financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 15 - REGULATORY MATTERS

The Federal Reserve Act requires depository institutions to maintain cash reserves with the Federal Reserve Bank.  In 2016 and 
2015, the Bank maintained average reserve balances of $10,903,000 and $11,329,000, respectively.  The reserve balances at 
December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $4,313,000 and $633,000, respectively.

The principal source of income and funds for LCNB Corp. is dividends paid by the Bank.  The payment of dividends is subject 
to restriction by regulatory authorities.  For 2017, the restrictions generally limit dividends to the aggregate of net income for 
the year 2017 plus the net earnings retained for 2016 and 2015.  In addition, dividend payments may not reduce capital levels 
below minimum regulatory guidelines. At December 31, 2016, approximately $14,147,000  of the Bank’s earnings retained was 
available for dividends in 2017 under this guideline.  Dividends in excess of these limitations would require the prior approval 
of the Comptroller of the Currency.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 15 - REGULATORY MATTERS (continued)

The Company (consolidated) and the Bank must meet certain minimum capital requirements set by federal banking 
agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary 
actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Company's and Bank's financial statements.  The 
Company’s and Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about 
components, risk weightings, and other factors.

A new rule requiring a Capital Conservation Buffer began phase-in on January 1, 2016 and will be fully implemented in 2019.  
Under the fully-implemented rule, a financial institution will need to maintain a Capital Conservation Buffer composed of 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital of at least 2.5% above its minimum risk-weighted capital requirements to avoid limitations on 
its ability to make capital distributions, including dividend payments to shareholders and certain discretionary bonus payments 
to executive officers.  A financial institution with a buffer below 2.5% will be subject to increasingly stringent limitations on 
capital distributions as the buffer approaches zero.

For various regulatory purposes, financial institutions are classified into categories based upon capital adequacy:

Minimum
Requirement
with Capital
Conservation
Buffer

To Be 
Considered
Well-
Capitalized

Minimum
Requirement

Ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets
Ratio of tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
Ratio of total capital (tier 1 capital plus tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets
Leverage ratio (tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly average total assets)

4.5%
6.0%
8.0%
4.0%

5.125%
6.625%
8.625%
N/A

6.5%
8.0%
10.0%
5.0%

As of the most recent notification from their regulators, the Company and Bank were categorized as "well-capitalized" under 
the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  Management believes that no conditions or events have occurred since 
the last notification that would change the Bank's category.

A summary of the regulatory capital of the Consolidated Company and Bank at December 31 follows (dollars in thousands):

Regulatory Capital:

Shareholders' equity

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss

Tier 1 risk-based capital

Eligible allowance for loan losses

Total risk-based capital

Capital Ratios:

2016

2015

Consolidated
Company

Bank

Consolidated
Company

Bank

$

142,944
(32,676)
2,617

112,885

3,575

$

116,460

141,325
(32,676)
2,605

111,254

3,575

114,829

140,108
(32,146)
(256)
107,706

3,129

110,835

138,396
(32,146)
(261)
105,989

3,129

109,118

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets

Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

Total capital (tier 1 capital plus tier 2 capital) to risk-
weighted assets

Leverage ratio (tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly
average total assets)

13.00%

13.00%

12.82%

12.82%

13.46%

13.46%

13.26%

13.26%

13.41%

13.24%

13.85%

13.65%

8.81%

8.69%

8.62%

8.49%

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 15 - REGULATORY MATTERS (continued)

LCNB Corp. filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with the SEC on July 27, 2011 to register 400,000 shares for use in its 
Amended and Restated Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (the “Amended Plan”).  Formerly LCNB purchased 
the shares needed for its Dividend and Stock Purchase Plan in the secondary market.  Under the Amended Plan, LCNB has the 
option of purchasing shares in the secondary market, using treasury shares, or issuing new shares.

Two warrants for the purchase of an aggregate total of 217,063 common shares of LCNB stock at an exercise price of $9.26 per 
share were outstanding at December 31, 2015.  The warrants carried a ten year term and were 100% vested at the date of grant, 
which was January 9, 2009.  During March 2016, LCNB repurchased both warrants for $1,545,000, which was accounted for as 
a reduction to common shares in the shareholders’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheets.

NOTE 16 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for 2016 and 2015 were as follows (in thousands):

Unrealized
Gains and
Losses on
Available-
for-Sale
Securities
469
$
(2,390)
(712)
(2,633)

$

2016

Changes in
Pension
Plan Assets
and Benefit
Obligations
(233)
249
—
16

Unrealized
Gains and
Losses on
Available-
for-Sale
Securities

1,126
(330)
(327)
469

2015

Changes in
Pension
Plan Assets
and Benefit
Obligations
(341)
108
—
(233)

Total

236
(2,141)
(712)
(2,617)

Total

785
(222)
(327)
236

Balance at beginning of year
Before reclassifications
Reclassifications
Balance at end of year

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during 2016 and 2015 and the affected line items in the 
consolidated statements of income were as follows (in thousands):

Realized gain on sales of securities
Less provision for income taxes
Reclassification adjustment, net of taxes

NOTE 17 - RETIREMENT PLANS

2016

2015

Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements of Income

$

$

1,082
370
712

495 Net gain on sale of securities
168 Provision for income taxes
327

Prior to January 1, 2009, the Company had a single-employer qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan that 
covered substantially all regular full-time employees.  Effective January 1, 2009, the Company redesigned the plan and merged 
it into a multiple-employer plan, which is accounted for as a multi-employer plan because assets contributed by an employer are 
not segregated in a separate account or restricted to provide benefits only to employees of that employer.  Employees hired on 
or after January 1, 2009 are not eligible to participate in this plan.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 17 - RETIREMENT PLANS (continued)

Effective February 1, 2009, the Company amended the plan to reduce benefits for those whose age plus vesting service equaled 
less than 65 at that date.  Also effective February 1, 2009, an enhanced 401(k) plan was made available to those hired on or 
after January 1, 2009 and to those who received benefit reductions from the amendments to the noncontributory defined benefit 
retirement plan.  Employees hired on or after January 1, 2009 receive a 50% employer match on their contributions into the 401
(k) plan, up to a maximum company contribution of 3% of each individual employee’s annual compensation.  Employees who 
received a benefit reduction under the retirement plan amendments receive an automatic contribution of 5% or 7% of annual 
compensation, depending on the sum of an employee’s age and vesting service, into the 401(k) plan, regardless of the 
contributions made by the employees.  This contribution is made annually and these employees will not receive any employer 
matches to their 401(k) contributions.

Certain information pertaining to the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan is as follows:

Legal name

Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions

Plan's employer identification number

13-5645888

Plan number

333

The plan is at least 80% funded as of July 1, 2016 and 2015.  A funding improvement or rehabilitation plan has not been 
implemented, nor has a surcharge been paid to the plan.

Funding and administrative costs of the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan and 401(k) plan charged to 
salaries and employee benefits in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in 
thousands):

Qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan

$

401(k) plan

2016

2015

2014

969

359

984

346

967

326

The Company expects a minimum contribution of $189,000 to the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan in 
2017.  The Company expects to contribute $250,000 to the 401(k) plan in 2017.  The Company’s contributions to the qualified 
noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan do not represent more than 5% of total contributions to the plan.

Citizens National had a qualified noncontributory defined benefit pension plan which covered employees hired before May 1, 
2005.  The Company assumed this plan at the time of the merger.  At December 31, 2016, the amount of the asset for this plan 
was $30,000, representing the funded status of the plan.

The Bank has a benefit plan which permits eligible officers to defer a portion of their compensation.  The deferred 
compensation balance, which accrues interest at 8% annually, is distributable in cash after retirement or termination of 
employment.  The amount of such deferred compensation liability at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $3,407,000 and 
$3,199,000, respectively.

The Bank also has supplemental income plans which provide certain employees an amount based on a percentage of average 
compensation, payable in accordance with individually defined schedules upon retirement. The projected benefit obligation 
included in other liabilities for the supplemental income plans at December 31, 2016 and 2015 is $1,284,000 and $1,295,000, 
respectively. The average discount rate used to determine the present value of the obligations was approximately 5.2%  in 2016 
and 5.0% in 2015. The service cost associated with the plans was $0 for 2016, $183,000 for 2015, and $43,000 for 
2014.  Interest costs were $63,000, $56,000, and $56,000 for 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

The deferred compensation plan and supplemental income plans are nonqualified and unfunded. Participation in each plan is 
limited to a select group of management.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 17 - RETIREMENT PLANS (continued)

Effective February 1, 2009, the Company established a nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan, which is also unfunded, 
for certain highly compensated employees.  The nonqualified plan ensures that participants receive the full amount of benefits 
to which they would have been entitled under the noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan in the absence of limits on 
benefit levels imposed by certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code.

The components of net periodic pension cost of the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan for the years ended December 
31 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Service cost

Interest cost

Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss

Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost

Net periodic pension cost

2016

2015

2014

$

$

41

78

168

—

287

38

68

171

—

277

68

60

—

15

143

A reconciliation of changes in the projected benefit obligation of the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan at December 31 
follows (in thousands):

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

Service cost

Interest cost

Actuarial (gain) or loss

Benefits paid

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

2016

2015

2014

$

$

1,843

41

78
(209)
(26)
1,727

1,741

38

68

10
(14)
1,843

1,213

68

60

407
(7)
1,741

Amounts recognized in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan at 
December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $1,727,000 and $1,843,000, respectively.

The accumulated benefit obligation for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 
$1,727,000 and $1,752,000, respectively.

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, at December 31 for the nonqualified defined benefit 
retirement plan consists of (in thousands):

Net actuarial (gain)/loss

Past service cost

2016

2015

2014

$

$

(16)
—
(16)

233

—

233

339

—

339

The estimated unrecognized net actuarial gain that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net 
periodic benefit cost during 2017 for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan is $0.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 17 - RETIREMENT PLANS (continued)

Key weighted-average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation and net periodic pension costs for the nonqualified 
defined benefit retirement plan for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

Benefit obligation:
Discount rate
Salary increase rate

Net periodic pension cost:

Discount rate
Salary increase rate
Amortization period in years

2016

2015

2014

4.14%
2.00%

4.34%
2.00%
1.00

4.34%
2.00%

3.95%
2.00%
1.98

3.95%
2.00%

4.95%
3.00%
3.95

The nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan is not funded.  Therefore no contributions will be made in 2017.  Estimated 
future benefit payments reflecting expected future service for the years ended after December 31, 2016 are (in thousands):

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022-2026

$

105

122

122

122

122

600

NOTE 18 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

LCNB established an Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2002 Plan") during 2002 that allowed for stock-based awards to eligible 
employees, as determined by the Board of Directors.  The awards were in the form of stock options, share awards, and/or 
appreciation rights.  The 2002 Plan provided for the issuance of up to 200,000 shares.  The 2002 Plan expired on April 16, 
2012.  Any outstanding unexercised options, however, continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms. 

The 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2015 Plan") was approved by LCNB's shareholders at the annual meeting on April 
28, 2015 and allows for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board 
of Directors.  Awards may be made in the form of stock options, appreciation rights, restricted shares, and/or restricted share 
units.  The 2015 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 450,000 shares.  The 2015 Plan will terminate on April 28, 2025 and is 
subject to earlier termination by the Compensation Committee.

Stock-based awards may be in the form of treasury shares or new shares.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 18 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

LCNB has not granted stock options since 2012.  Option awards granted to date under the 2002 Plan vest ratably over a five 
year period and expire ten years after the date of grant.  Stock options outstanding at December 31, 2016 were as follows:

Exercise
Price Range

$9.00 - 10.99

$11.00 - 12.99

$17.00 - 18.99

Outstanding Stock Options

Exercisable Stock Options

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)

9.00

12.13

17.88

12.17

2.1

3.8

0.1

3.1

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)

9.00

12.08

17.88

12.13

2.1

3.7

0.1

3.0

Number

4,356

$

16,052

2,516

22,924

Number

4,356

$

17,797

2,516

24,669

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the years indicated:

Outstanding at January 1,

Granted

Exercised

Expired

Outstanding at December 31,

Exercisable at December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Options

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Options

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

12.39

—

11.53

18.76

12.17

12.13

99,810

$

12.16

104,966

$

12.43

—
(13,449)
(2,500)
83,861

75,072

—

11.31

9.00

12.39

12.40

—

—
(5,156)
99,810

79,909

—

—

17.66

12.16

12.18

Options

83,861

—

(51,390)

(7,802)

24,669

22,924

The following table provides information related to stock options exercised during the years indicated (in thousands):

Intrinsic value of options exercised

Cash received from options exercised

Tax benefit realized from options exercised

2016

2015

2014

$

288

592

59

67

152

13

—

—

—

The aggregate intrinsic value (the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price 
of the option) for options outstanding at December 31, 2016 that were “in the money” (market price greater than exercise price) 
was $273,000.  The aggregate intrinsic value at that date for only the options that were exercisable was $255,000.  The 
aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding at December 31, 2015 that were in the money was $360,000 and the aggregate 
intrinsic value at that date for only the options that were exercisable was $324,000.  The intrinsic value changes based on 
changes in the market value of the Company’s stock.  

Total expense related to options included in salaries and wages in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended 
December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $5,000, $19,000, and $24,000, respectively.  The related tax benefit for 2016, 2015, 
and 2014 was $2,000, $6,000, and $8,000, respectively.  Total compensation cost related to option awards to be recognized 
through the first quarter of 2017 is approximately $1,000.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 18 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)

Restricted stock awards granted under the 2015 Plan were as follows:

Outstanding at January 1,

Granted

Vested

Forfeited

Outstanding at December 31,

2016

2015

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

15.47

—

15.47

—

15.47

Shares

16,038

$

—
(7,414)
—

8,624

$

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

—

15.47

—

—

Shares

— $

16,038

—

—

16,038

$

15.47

Total expense related to restricted stock awards included in salaries and wages in the consolidated statements of income for the 
years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $90,000 and $90,000, respectively.  The related tax benefit for the years ended 
December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $31,000 and $31,000, respectively.  Unrecognized compensation expense for restricted stock 
awards was $68,000 at December 31, 2016 and is expected to be recognized over a period of  four years.

NOTE 19 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

LCNB has granted restricted stock awards with non-forfeitable dividend rights, which are considered participating securities.  
Accordingly, earnings per share is computed using the two-class method as required by FASB ASC 260-10-45.  Basic earnings 
per common share is calculated by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of 
common shares outstanding during the period, which excludes the participating securities.  Diluted earnings per common share 
is adjusted for the dilutive effects of stock options, warrants, and restricted stock.  The diluted average number of common 
shares outstanding has been increased for the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants with proceeds used to purchase 
treasury shares at the average market price for the period.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 19 - EARNINGS PER SHARE (continued)

Earnings per share for the years ended December 31 were calculated as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):

Net income

  Less allocation of earnings and dividends to participating securities

  Net income allocated to common shareholders

2016

2015

2014

$

12,482

13

12,469

11,474

—

11,474

9,869

—

9,869

Weighted average common shares outstanding, gross

   Less average participating securities

9,958,300

9,704,965

9,297,019

10,243

—

—

Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of
basic earnings per common share

9,948,057

9,704,965

9,297,019

Add dilutive effect of:

Stock options
Stock warrants

10,765
17,548

17,174
89,328

18,545
90,782

Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the
calculation of diluted earnings per common share

9,976,370

9,811,467

9,406,346

Earnings per common share:

Basic

Diluted

$

1.26

1.25

1.18

1.17

1.06

1.05

Options to purchase 12,962, and  12,962 shares of common stock at weighted average prices of $18.41 and $18.41 per share 
were outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and were not included in the computation of diluted earnings 
per common share because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market prices of the common shares.  
There were no such options at December 31, 2016.

NOTE 20 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

LCNB has entered into related party transactions with various directors and executive officers. Management believes these 
transactions do not involve more than a normal risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features.  The following table 
provides a summary of the loan activity for these officers and directors for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):

Beginning balance

New loans and advances

Change in composition of related parties

Reductions

Ending Balance

2016

2015

$

$

1,091

64

506
(214)
1,447

1,192

106

—
(207)
1,091

Deposits from executive officers, directors and related interests of such persons held by the Company at December 31, 2016 
and 2015 amounted to $4,618,000 and $3,577,000, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 21 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The majority of LCNB’s financial debt securities are classified as available-for-sale.  The securities are reported at fair value 
with unrealized holding gains and losses reported net of income taxes in accumulated other comprehensive income.

LCNB utilizes a pricing service for determining the fair values of most of its investment securities. Fair value for U.S. Treasury 
notes are determined based on market quotations (level 1). Fair value for most of the other investment securities is calculated 
using the discounted cash flow method for each security. The discount rates for these cash flows are estimated by the pricing 
service using rates observed in the market (level 2). Cash flow streams are dependent on estimated prepayment speeds and the 
overall structure of the securities given existing market conditions. In addition, LCNB has invested in trust preferred securities, 
equity securities, and four mutual funds that are not priced by the pricing service.  Market quotations (level 1) are used to 
determine fair values for the trust preferred securities and equity securities. Investments in mutual funds that are publicly traded 
in active markets and that publish daily net asset values are considered to have level 1 inputs. An investment in a mutual fund 
that is not traded in an active market is considered to have level 2 inputs because an investor can have its interest in the fund 
redeemed for the balance of its capital account at any quarter-end assuming the fund is given a 60 day notice. The investment in 
this fund is carried at fair value, which approximates cost. 

Assets that may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include impaired loans, other real estate owned, and other 
repossessed assets. A loan is considered impaired when management believes it is probable that payment of interest and 
principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are carried at the 
present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's existing rate or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral 
dependent, if this value is less than the loan balance. The inputs are considered to be level 3.

Other real estate owned is adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loan to foreclosed assets, usually based on an appraisal of 
the property. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. These inputs are also 
considered to be level 3.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 21 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

The following table summarizes the valuation of LCNB’s assets recorded at fair value by input levels as of December 31 (in 
thousands):

December 31, 2016

Recurring fair value measurements:

Investment securities available-for-sale:

U.S. Treasury notes

U.S. Agency notes

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

Certificates of deposit with other banks

Municipal securities:

Non-taxable

Taxable

Mutual funds

Mutual funds measured at net asset value (a)

Trust preferred securities

Equity securities

Total recurring fair value measurements

Nonrecurring fair value measurements:

Impaired loans

December 31, 2015

Recurring fair value measurement:

Investment securities available-for-sale:

U.S. Treasury notes

U.S. Agency notes

U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities

Certificates of deposit with other banks

Municipal securities:

Non-taxable

Taxable

Mutual funds

Mutual funds measured at net asset value (a)

Trust preferred securities

Equity securities

Total recurring fair value measurements

Nonrecurring fair value measurements:

Impaired loans

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets

Total nonrecurring fair value measurements

Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using

Fair Value
Measurements

Quoted Prices in 
Active Markets for 
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant Other 
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant 
Unobservable 
Inputs
(Level 3)

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

28,145

85,400

71,047

—

113,015

19,845

1,000

1,482

48

677

320,659

28,145

—

—

—

—

—

—

48

677

28,870

—

85,400

71,047

—

113,015

19,845

1,000

—

—

290,307

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

5,340

—

—

5,340

72,846

139,889

29,378

249

105,479

26,941

1,018

1,448

50

680

377,978

4,722

846

5,568

72,846

—

—

—

—

—

18

50

680

73,594

—

—

—

—

139,889

29,378

249

105,479

26,941

1,000

—

—

302,936

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

4,722

846

5,568

(a)

In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient have
not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.  The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value
hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 21 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in nonrecurring Level 3 fair value 
measurements at December 31, 2016 and 2015 (dollars in thousands):

2016

Impaired loans

2015

Impaired loans

Fair Value

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Inputs

High

Low

Weighted
Average

Range

$

5,340

Estimated sales price

Adjustments for comparable properties,
discounts to reflect current market conditions

Not applicable

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

8.25 % 4.50 %

5.56 %

$

4,722

Estimated sales price

Adjustments for comparable properties,
discounts to reflect current market conditions

Discounted cash flows

Discount rate

Not applicable

11.00% 4.00%

5.27%

Other real estate owned

846

Estimated sales price

Adjustments for comparable properties,
discounts to reflect current market conditions

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 21 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of December 31 were as follows (in thousands):

2016
FINANCIAL ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents
Investment securities, held-to-maturity
Federal Reserve Bank stock
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
Loans, net
Accrued interest receivable

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:

Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Accrued interest payable

2015
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
Investment securities, held-to-maturity
Federal Reserve Bank stock
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
Loans, net
Accrued interest receivable

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Accrued interest payable

$

$

Carrying
Amount

Fair
Value

18,865
41,003
2,732
3,638
816,228
3,559

18,865
40,490
2,732
3,638
799,791
3,559

1,110,905
42,040
598
307

1,113,187
42,040
614
307

14,987
22,633
2,732
3,638
767,809
3,380

14,987
22,630
2,732
3,638
761,388
3,380

1,087,160
37,387
5,947
345

1,087,914
37,387
6,290
345

Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using

Quoted
Prices
in Active
 Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

18,865
—
2,732
3,638
—
—

896,147
42,040
—
—

14,987
—
2,732
3,638
—
—

869,940
37,387
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
3,559

217,040
—
614
307

—
—
—
—
—
3,380

217,974
—
6,290
345

—
40,490
—
—
799,791
—

—
—
—
—

—
22,630
—
—
761,388
—

—
—
—
—

The fair values of off-balance-sheet financial instruments such as loan commitments and letters of credit are based on fees
currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements. The fair values of
such instruments were not material at December 31, 2016 and 2015.  

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 21 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

Fair values of financial instruments are based on various assumptions, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash 
flows.  Therefore, the fair values presented may not represent amounts that could be realized in actual transactions.  In addition, 
because the required disclosures exclude certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments, any aggregation of the 
fair value amounts presented would not represent the underlying value of the Company.  The following methods and 
assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of certain financial instruments:

(cid:38)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:84)(cid:88)(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:86)
The carrying amounts presented are deemed to approximate fair value.

(cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:71)(cid:16)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:16)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:92)
Fair values for securities, held-to-maturity is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, using interest rates offered on 
investments with similar maturities and investment quality.  

(cid:41)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:43)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:82)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:3)(cid:37)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:37)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:70)(cid:78)
The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock approximates fair value based on the 
respective redemptive provisions.

(cid:47)(cid:82)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:86)
Fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to 
borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities, incorporating assumptions of current and projected 
prepayment speeds.  These current rates approximate market rates.

(cid:39)(cid:72)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:86)
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at 
the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for 
deposits of similar remaining maturities, which approximates market rates.

(cid:37)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:86)
The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, repurchase agreements, and U.S. Treasury demand note borrowings are 
deemed to approximate fair value of short-term borrowings.  For long-term debt, fair values are estimated based on the 
discounted value of expected net cash flows using current interest rates.

(cid:36)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:85)(cid:88)(cid:72)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:83)(cid:68)(cid:92)(cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:79)(cid:72)
Carrying amount approximates fair value.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 22 – QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

The following table sets forth certain quarterly results for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (dollars in thousands, 
except per share data):

Three Months Ended

March 31

June 30

Sep. 30

Dec. 31

2016

Interest income

Interest expense

Net interest income

Provision for loan losses

Net interest income after provision

Total non-interest income

Total non-interest expenses

Income before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Net income

Earnings per common share:

  Basic

  Diluted

2015

Interest income

Interest expense

Net interest income

Provision for loan losses

Net interest income after provision

Total non-interest income

Total non-interest expenses

Income before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Net income

Earnings per common share:

  Basic

  Diluted

11,008

883

10,125

396

9,729

2,750

8,468

4,011

1,043

2,968

0.30

0.29

11,348

748

10,600

677

9,923

2,831

8,426

4,328

1,205

3,123

0.33

0.32

10,895

885

10,010

372

9,638

2,846

8,593

3,891

995

2,896

0.29

0.29

11,226

887

10,339

55

10,284

2,615

7,908

4,991

1,337

3,654

0.37

0.37

10,409

10,812

912

9,497

240

9,257

2,386

8,088

3,555

922

2,633

0.26

0.26

906

9,906

380

9,526

2,600

8,229

3,897

1,013

2,884

0.29

0.29

$

10,621

849

9,772

90

9,682

2,642

8,292

4,032

1,068

2,964

0.30

0.30

$

$

$

10,090

762

9,328

69

9,259

2,306

7,649

3,916

1,082

2,834

0.30

0.30

$

$

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 23 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Condensed financial information for LCNB Corp., parent company only, follows (in thousands):

Condensed Balance Sheets:

December 31,

Assets:

Cash on deposit with subsidiary

Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value

Investment in subsidiary

Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Shareholders' equity

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

Condensed Statements of Income

Year ended December 31,

Income:

Dividends from subsidiary

Interest and dividends

Net gain on sales of securities

Total income

Total expenses

Income before income tax expense/benefit and equity in undistributed
income of subsidiary

Income tax benefit

Equity in undistributed income of subsidiary

Net income

2016

2015

$

$

$

$

491

893

141,325

235

142,944

534

888

138,396

290

140,108

—

—

142,944

142,944

140,108

140,108

2016

2015

2014

$

7,300

38

8

7,346

1,014

6,332

336

5,814

12,482

$

5,400

58

254

5,712

1,016

4,696

250

6,528

11,474

8,800

91

10

8,901

1,077

7,824

350

1,695

9,869

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016
(Continued)

NOTE 23 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

Year ended December 31,

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

Adjustments for non-cash items -

Increase in undistributed income of subsidiary

Other, net

Net cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of securities available-for-sale

Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

Cash paid for business acquisition

Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

Repurchase of stock warrants

Cash dividends paid on common stock

Other

Net cash flows used in financing activities

Net change in cash

Cash at beginning of year

Cash at end of year

2016

2015

2014

$

12,482

11,474

9,869

(5,814)
126

6,794

(177)
55
173

—

51

379
(1,545)
(6,375)
653
(6,888)
(43)
534

491

$

(6,528)
42

4,988

(215)
—
1,217
(3,757)
(2,755)

390

—
(6,239)
165
(5,684)
(3,451)
3,985

534

(1,695)
(474)
7,700

(107)
—
227
(24,750)
(24,630)

372

—
(5,950)
—
(5,578)
(22,508)
26,493

3,985

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

None

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of the effectiveness of LCNB’s internal controls over financial reporting was carried out under the supervision 
and with the participation of LCNB’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  Based 
on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that LCNB’s disclosure controls and 
procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this annual report.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Information required by this item is set forth in the “Report of Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial 
Reporting” and the “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” included in Item 8 of this 2016 Annual Report 
on Form 10-K.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the fourth quarter 2016, there were no changes in LCNB's internal control over financial reporting that have materially 
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, LCNB's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.  Other Information

None

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

PART III

Portions of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement (the “Proxy Statement”) included in the Notice of Annual Meeting of 
Shareholders to be held April 25, 2017, which Proxy Statement will be mailed to shareholders within 120 days from the end of 
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, are incorporated by reference into Part III.

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information required by this item concerning the Executive Officers and Directors of the Registrant is incorporated herein 
by reference under the caption "Directors and Executive Officers" of the Proxy Statement.

The information required by this item concerning the Audit Committee and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is 
incorporated herein by reference under the captions "Board of Directors Meetings and Committees," "Audit Committee 
Report," and "Code of Ethics" of the Proxy Statement.

The information required by this item concerning Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance is incorporated 
herein by reference under the caption "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" of the proxy Statement.

Item 11. Executive Compensation

The information contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions "Board of Directors Meetings and Committees" 
"Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" "Equity Compensation Plan Information," "Compensation of 
Executive Officers," and "Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation" is incorporated herein by reference.

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

The information contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions "Market Price of Stock and Dividend Data" and "Voting 
Securities and Principal Holders" is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The information contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions "Election of Directors," "Directors and Executive 
Officers," "Board of Directors Meetings and Committees," and "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" is 
incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The information contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions "Independent Registered Accounting Firm" and "Board of 
Directors Meetings and Committees" is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a)1.

Financial Statements

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

     Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

     Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2.

3.

Financial Statement Schedules – None

Exhibits required by Item 601 Regulation S-K.

(a) Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

2.1

2.2

2.3

3.1

3.2

10.1

10.2

10.3

Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of October 9, 2012 by and between LCNB Corp. and First
Capital Bancshares, Inc. – incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form S-4 filed on October
29, 2012, Part I, Annex A.

Stock Purchase Agreement between LCNB Corp. and Colonial Banc Corp. dated as of October 28,
2013 - incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October
28, 2013, Exhibit 2.1.

Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of December 29, 2014 by and between LCNB Corp. and
BNB Bancorp, Inc., - incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on January 2, 2015, Exhibit 2.1.
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of LCNB Corp., as amended – incorporated by
reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March
31, 2010, Exhibit 3.1.

Code of Regulations of LCNB Corp. - Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005, Exhibit 3(ii).

LCNB Corp. Ownership Incentive Plan - incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form DEF 14A
Proxy Statement pursuant to Section 14(a), dated March 15, 2002, Exhibit A (000-26121).

LCNB Corp. 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan - incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form DEF
14A Proxy Statement pursuant to Section 14(a), dated March 13, 2015, Exhibit A (001-35292)

Form of Option Grant Agreement under the LCNB Corp. Ownership Incentive Plan - incorporated
by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, Exhibit
10.2.

10.5 Nonqualified Executive Retirement Plan – incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly

Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2009, Exhibit 10.4.

10.7

14.1

14.2

Form of Restricted Share Grant Agreement under the LCNB Corp. 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan
- incorporated by reference to Registrant's 2015 Form 10-K, Exhibit 10.7.

LCNB Corp. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics - incorporated by reference to Registrant's
2003 Form 10-K, Exhibit 14.1.

LCNB Corp. Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers - Incorporated by reference to
Registrant's 2003 Form 10-K, Exhibit 14.2.

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(a) Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

21

LCNB Corp. subsidiary.

23.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32

101

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

The following financial information from LCNB Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2016 is formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language:  (i) the
Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated
Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity,
(v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY

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.

LCNB Corp.
(Registrant)

/s/ Steve P. Foster
Steve P. Foster
Chief Executive Officer & President
March 8, 2017

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:

/s/ Steve P. Foster
Steve P. Foster
Chief Executive Officer, President, & Director  
(Principal Executive Officer)
March 8, 2017

/s/ Robert C. Haines II
Robert C. Haines II
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting

Officer)
March 8, 2017

/s/ Stephen P. Wilson
Stephen P. Wilson
Chairman of the Board of Directors
March 8, 2017

/s/ Spencer S. Cropper
Spencer S. Cropper
Director
March 8, 2017

/s/ William H. Kaufman
William H. Kaufman
Director
March 8, 2017

/s/ Anne E. Krehbiel
Anne E. Krehbiel
Director
March 8, 2017

John H. Kochensparger III
Director
March 8, 2017

/s/ Valerie S. Krueckeberg
Valerie S. Krueckeberg
Director
March 8, 2017

/s/ George L. Leasure
George L. Leasure
Director
March 8, 2017

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EXHIBIT 21

LCNB CORP. SUBSIDIARY

LCNB National Bank, a national banking association, organized under the laws of the United 
States, and headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.

EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-103801) 
dated March 13, 2003, Form S-3 (No. 333-175806) dated July 27, 2011, Form S-3 (No. 333-190072) 
dated July 22, 2013, Form S-3 (No. 333-190577) dated August 13, 2013 and From S-4 (No. 333-202224) 
dated March 9, 2015 of LCNB Corp. of our reports dated March 8, 2017 on the consolidated financial 
statements and internal control over financial reporting of LCNB Corp., which reports appear in this 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

/s/ BKD, LLP

BKD, LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
March 8, 2017

CERTIFICATIONS

 EXHIBIT 31.1

In connection with the Annual Report of LCNB Corp. on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2016, as filed with 
the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Steve P. Foster, Chief Executive Officer & 
President of LCNB Corp., certify, that:

1) 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of LCNB Corp.;

2)  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a 

material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements 
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3)  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly 

present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, 
and for, the periods presented in this report;

4)  The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls 

and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial 
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

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

b.  Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial 

reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of 
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with 
generally accepted accounting principles;

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

d.  Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred 

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

5)  The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal 

control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of 
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over 

financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, 
summarize, and report financial information; and

b.  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role 

in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ Steve P. Foster
Steve P. Foster
Chief Executive Officer & President
March 8, 2017

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATIONS

 EXHIBIT 31.2

In connection with the Annual Report of LCNB Corp. on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2016, as filed with 
the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Robert C. Haines II, Executive Vice President & 
Chief Financial Officer of LCNB Corp., certify, that:

1) 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of LCNB Corp.;

2)  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a 

material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements 
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3)  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly 

present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, 
and for, the periods presented in this report;

4)  The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls 

and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial 
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

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

b.  Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial 

reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of 
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with 
generally accepted accounting principles;

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

d.  Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred 

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

5)  The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal 

control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of 
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over 

financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, 
summarize, and report financial information; and

b.  Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role 

in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ Robert C. Haines II
Robert C. Haines II
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
March 8, 2017

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 EXHIBIT 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of LCNB Corp. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 
2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), we, Steve P. Foster, Chief 
Executive Officer and President, and Robert C. Haines II, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, certify, 
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to ss. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of our 
knowledge:

(1) 

(2) 

The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934; and

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and 
results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Steve P. Foster
Steve P. Foster
Chief Executive Officer and President

/s/ Robert C. Haines II
Robert C. Haines II
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 8, 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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