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First Financial (NASDAQ:THFF) reported its Q4 2024 results with net income of $16.2 million, up from $12.4 million in Q4 2023. The company's diluted EPS increased to $1.37 from $1.06 year-over-year. For the full year 2024, net income was $47.3 million compared to $60.7 million in 2023.

Key highlights include record net interest income of $49.6 million in Q4, a net interest margin expansion to 3.94%, and total loans increasing to $3.84 billion, up 21.13% year-over-year. The acquisition of SimplyBank on July 1, 2024, contributed significantly, adding $467 million in loans and $622 million in deposits.

The company's asset quality improved with nonperforming loans decreasing to $13.3 million from $24.6 million year-over-year. The allowance for credit losses stood at $46.7 million, representing 1.22% of total loans.

First Financial (NASDAQ:THFF) ha riportato i risultati del quarto trimestre 2024 con un utile netto di 16,2 milioni di dollari, in aumento rispetto ai 12,4 milioni di dollari del quarto trimestre 2023. L'utile per azione diluito dell'azienda è aumentato a 1,37 dollari rispetto a 1,06 dollari dell'anno precedente. Per l'intero anno 2024, l'utile netto è stato di 47,3 milioni di dollari rispetto ai 60,7 milioni di dollari del 2023.

I punti salienti includono un reddito netto da interessi record di 49,6 milioni di dollari nel quarto trimestre, un'espansione del margine di interesse netto al 3,94% e un aumento totale dei prestiti a 3,84 miliardi di dollari, in crescita del 21,13% rispetto all'anno precedente. L'acquisizione di SimplyBank il 1° luglio 2024 ha contribuito in modo significativo, aggiungendo 467 milioni di dollari in prestiti e 622 milioni di dollari in depositi.

La qualità degli attivi dell'azienda è migliorata con i prestiti non performanti che sono scesi a 13,3 milioni di dollari dai 24,6 milioni di dollari dell'anno precedente. Il fondo per perdite su crediti era di 46,7 milioni di dollari, corrispondente all'1,22% del totale dei prestiti.

First Financial (NASDAQ:THFF) reportó los resultados del cuarto trimestre de 2024 con un ingreso neto de 16,2 millones de dólares, en comparación con los 12,4 millones de dólares en el cuarto trimestre de 2023. Las ganancias por acción diluidas de la empresa aumentaron a 1,37 dólares desde 1,06 dólares en el año anterior. Para todo el año 2024, el ingreso neto fue de 47,3 millones de dólares en comparación con los 60,7 millones de dólares en 2023.

Los aspectos destacados incluyen un ingreso neto por intereses récord de 49,6 millones de dólares en el cuarto trimestre, una expansión del margen de interés neto al 3,94% y un aumento total de los préstamos a 3,84 mil millones de dólares, un 21,13% más en comparación con el año anterior. La adquisición de SimplyBank el 1 de julio de 2024 contribuyó significativamente, añadiendo 467 millones de dólares en préstamos y 622 millones de dólares en depósitos.

La calidad de los activos de la empresa mejoró, con préstamos no productivos que disminuyeron a 13,3 millones de dólares desde los 24,6 millones de dólares del año anterior. La provisión para pérdidas por créditos era de 46,7 millones de dólares, representando el 1,22% del total de préstamos.

퍼스트 파이낸셜 (NASDAQ:THFF)은 2024년 4분기 결과를 발표하였으며, 순이익은 1,620만 달러로 2023년 4분기 1,240만 달러에서 증가했습니다. 회사의 희석 주당순이익(EPS)은 연간 1.06달러에서 1.37달러로 증가했습니다. 2024년 전체 연도에 대해 순이익은 4,730만 달러였으며, 2023년의 6070만 달러와 비교되었습니다.

주요 내용으로는 4분기 순이자 수익이 4,960만 달러로 기록적이며, 순이자마진이 3.94%로 확대되었고, 총 대출이 38억 4천만 달러로, 전년 대비 21.13% 증가했습니다. 2024년 7월 1일 SimplyBank 인수는 4억 6,700만 달러의 대출과 6억 2,200만 달러의 예금을 추가하여 상당한 기여를 했습니다.

회사의 자산 품질이 개선되어 부실 대출이 전년 대비 2,460만 달러에서 1,330만 달러로 감소했습니다. 신용 손실을 위한 적립금은 4,670만 달러로, 총 대출의 1.22%에 해당합니다.

First Financial (NASDAQ:THFF) a annoncé ses résultats du quatrième trimestre 2024 avec un bénéfice net de 16,2 millions de dollars, contre 12,4 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre 2023. Le bénéfice par action dilué de l'entreprise a augmenté à 1,37 dollar, contre 1,06 dollar l'année précédente. Pour l'année entière 2024, le bénéfice net a été de 47,3 millions de dollars par rapport à 60,7 millions de dollars en 2023.

Les points clés incluent un revenu net d'intérêts record de 49,6 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre, une expansion de la marge d'intérêt nette à 3,94%, et une augmentation totale des prêts à 3,84 milliards de dollars, soit une hausse de 21,13% par rapport à l'année précédente. L'acquisition de SimplyBank le 1er juillet 2024 a contribué de manière significative, ajoutant 467 millions de dollars en prêts et 622 millions de dollars en dépôts.

La qualité des actifs de l'entreprise s'est améliorée avec une réduction des prêts non performants à 13,3 millions de dollars, contre 24,6 millions de dollars l'année précédente. Le fonds pour pertes de crédit était de 46,7 millions de dollars, représentant 1,22% du total des prêts.

First Financial (NASDAQ:THFF) hat die Ergebnisse für das 4. Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht, mit einem Nettogewinn von 16,2 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 12,4 Millionen Dollar im 4. Quartal 2023. Der verwässerte Gewinn pro Aktie des Unternehmens stieg von 1,06 Dollar auf 1,37 Dollar im Jahresvergleich. Für das Gesamtjahr 2024 betrug der Nettogewinn 47,3 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zu 60,7 Millionen Dollar im Jahr 2023.

Zu den wichtigsten Punkten gehören ein Rekord netto Zinseinkommen von 49,6 Millionen Dollar im 4. Quartal, eine Ausweitung der Nettozinsmarge auf 3,94% und ein Anstieg der Gesamtdarlehen auf 3,84 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 21,13% im Jahresvergleich entspricht. Die Übernahme von SimplyBank am 1. Juli 2024 trug erheblich dazu bei und fügte 467 Millionen Dollar an Darlehen und 622 Millionen Dollar an Einlagen hinzu.

Die Vermögensqualität des Unternehmens verbesserte sich, da die notleidenden Kredite im Jahresvergleich von 24,6 Millionen Dollar auf 13,3 Millionen Dollar sanken. Die Rückstellungen für Kreditverluste beliefen sich auf 46,7 Millionen Dollar, was 1,22% der Gesamtdarlehen entspricht.

Positive
  • Q4 net income increased 30.6% YoY to $16.2 million
  • Record quarterly net interest income of $49.6 million, up 25.29% YoY
  • Net interest margin expanded to 3.94% from 3.63% YoY
  • Total loans increased 21.13% YoY to $3.84 billion
  • Nonperforming loans decreased to 0.35% of total loans from 0.78% YoY
Negative
  • Full-year 2024 net income declined 22.1% to $47.3 million from $60.7 million
  • Annual EPS decreased to $4.00 from $5.08 YoY
  • Return on average assets declined to 0.92% from 1.26% YoY
  • Credit loss provision increased to $16.2 million from $7.3 million YoY

Insights

The Q4 2024 results reveal a complex narrative for First Financial While quarterly earnings showed impressive growth with $16.2 million in net income (30.6% YoY increase), the full-year performance declined 22.1% to $47.3 million, primarily due to elevated credit loss provisions of $16.2 million compared to $7.3 million in 2023.

The SimplyBank acquisition has significantly transformed the bank's scale, contributing $467 million in loans and $622 million in deposits. Beyond the immediate balance sheet expansion, this strategic move strengthens First Financial's presence in Tennessee and Georgia, diversifying its geographic footprint. The organic loan growth in Commercial Construction, Commercial Real Estate and Consumer Auto segments demonstrates robust underlying business momentum.

Particularly noteworthy is the expansion in net interest margin to 3.94%, a 31-basis-point improvement YoY. This margin expansion, coupled with record quarterly net interest income of $49.6 million, suggests successful deposit cost management and improved earning asset yields. The efficiency ratio improved to 62.98% from 65.62%, indicating effective cost control despite acquisition-related expenses.

Asset quality metrics show encouraging trends, with nonperforming loans declining to $13.3 million from $24.6 million YoY, while maintaining a healthy allowance for credit losses at 1.22% of total loans. The resolution of a previously downgraded commercial relationship demonstrates effective risk management practices.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) today announced results for the fourth quarter of 2024.

  • Net income was $16.2 million compared to $12.4 million reported for the same period of 2023;
  • Diluted net income per common share of $1.37 compared to $1.06 for the same period of 2023;
  • Return on average assets was 1.18% compared to 1.05% for the three months ended December 31, 2023;
  • Credit loss provision was $2.0 million compared to provision of $2.5 million for the fourth quarter 2023; and
  • Pre-tax, pre-provision net income was $22.3 million compared to $16.6 million for the same period in 2023.1

The Corporation further reported results for the year ended December 31, 2024:

  • Net income was $47.3 million compared to $60.7 million reported for the same period of 2023;
  • Diluted net income per common share of $4.00 compared to $5.08 for the same period of 2023;
  • Return on average assets was 0.92% compared to 1.26% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023;
  • Credit loss provision was $16.2 million compared to provision of $7.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023; and
  • Pre-tax, pre-provision net income was $73.4 million compared to $79.7 million for the same period in 2023.1

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1 Non-GAAP financial measure that Management believes is useful for investors and management to understand pre-tax profitability before giving effect to credit loss expense and to provide additional perspective on the Corporations performance over time as well as comparison to the Corporations peers and evaluating the financial results of the Corporation – please refer to the Non GAAP reconciliations contained in this release.


Average Total Loans

Average total loans for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $3.79 billion versus $3.13 billion for the comparable period in 2023, an increase of $657 million or 20.98%. On a linked quarter basis, average loans increased $84.7 million or 2.29% from $3.71 billion as of September 30, 2024. Increases in average loans year-over-year were mostly a result of the acquisition of SimplyBank on July 1, 2024.

Total Loans Outstanding

Total loans outstanding as of December 31, 2024, were $3.84 billion compared to $3.17 billion as of December 31, 2023, an increase of $669 million or 21.13%. On a linked quarter basis, total loans increased $122 million or 3.28% from $3.72 billion as of September 30, 2024. The year-over-year increase was impacted by the $467 million in loans acquired in the SimplyBank acquisition. Organic growth was primarily driven by increases in Commercial Construction and Development, Commercial Real Estate, and Consumer Auto loans.

Norman D. Lowery, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented “We experienced another sound quarter of loan growth and record net interest income. During the quarter our net interest margin expanded, and we expect continued improvement in coming quarters.”

Average Total Deposits

Average total deposits for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, were $4.76 billion versus $4.05 billion as of December 31, 2023, an increase of $706 million or 17.44%. Increases in average deposits year-over-year were mostly a result of the acquisition of SimplyBank. On a linked quarter basis, average deposits increased $52 million, or 1.10% from $4.71 billion as of September 30, 2024.

Total Deposits

Total deposits were $4.72 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared to $4.09 billion as of December 31, 2023, a $629 million increase, or 15.37%. On a linked quarter basis, total deposits increased $1.4 million, or 0.03%. $622 million in deposits were acquired in the SimplyBank acquisition. Non-interest bearing deposits were $859.0 million, and time deposits were $749.4 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $750.3 million and $515.7 million, respectively for the same period of 2023.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2024, was $549.0 million compared to $528.0 million on December 31, 2023. During the last twelve months, the Corporation has not repurchased any shares of its common stock. 518,860 shares remain available for repurchase under the current repurchase authorization. The Corporation paid a $0.45 per share quarterly dividend in October and declared a $0.51 quarterly dividend, which was paid on January 15, 2025.

Book Value Per Share

Book Value per share was $46.36 as of December 31, 2024, compared to $44.76 as of December 31, 2023, an increase of $1.60 per share, or 3.57%. Tangible Book Value per share was $36.10 as of December 31, 2024, compared to $36.91 as of December 31, 2023.

Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Asset Ratio

The Corporation’s tangible common equity to tangible asset ratio was 7.86% at December 31, 2024, compared to 9.15% at December 31, 2023.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was a record $49.6 million, compared to $39.6 million reported for the same period of 2023, an increase of $10.0 million, or 25.29%.

Net Interest Margin

The net interest margin for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, was 3.94% compared to the 3.63% reported at December 31, 2023. On a linked quarterly basis, the net interest margin increased 16 basis points from 3.78% at September 30, 2024.

Nonperforming Loans

Nonperforming loans as of December 31, 2024, were $13.3 million versus $24.6 million as of December 31, 2023. The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans and leases was 0.35% as of December 31, 2024, versus 0.78% as of December 31, 2023. The decrease in nonperforming loans is due to a commercial relationship that was downgraded in fourth quarter 2023 and subsequently resolved in 2024.

Credit Loss Provision

The provision for credit losses for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $2.0 million, compared to $2.5 million for the fourth quarter 2023.

Net Charge-Offs

Fourth quarter net charge-offs were $1.4 million compared to $1.8 million in the same period of 2023.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The Corporation’s allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2024, was $46.7 million compared to $39.8 million as of December 31, 2023. The allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans was 1.22% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 1.26% as of December 31, 2023. On a linked quarter basis, the allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans decreased 2 basis points from 1.24% as of September 30, 2024. The Corporation recorded $8.5 million in allowance for the acquisition of SimplyBank, which included $3 million to record purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) reserves.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $12.2 million and $11.2 million, respectively.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $39.8 million compared to $34.2 million in 2023. This includes an overall increase in operating expenses as a result of the acquisition.

Efficiency Ratio

The Corporation’s efficiency ratio was 62.98% for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, versus 65.62% for the same period in 2023.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $3.8 million versus $1.7 million for the same period in 2023. The effective tax rate for 2024 was 17.28% compared to 16.31% for 2023.

About First Financial Corporation

First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A., which is the fifth oldest national bank in the United States, operating 83 banking centers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. Additional information is available at www.first-online.bank.

Investor Contact:
Rodger A. McHargue
Chief Financial Officer
P: 812-238-6334
E: rmchargue@first-online.com

                    
                    
 Three Months Ended  Year Ended
 December 31,  September 30, December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
 2024    2024    2023    2024    2023
END OF PERIOD BALANCES                   
Assets$5,560,348  $5,483,351  $4,851,146  $5,560,348  $4,851,146 
Deposits$4,718,914  $4,717,489  $4,090,068  $4,718,914  $4,090,068 
Loans, including net deferred loan costs$3,837,141  $3,715,235  $3,167,821  $3,837,141  $3,167,821 
Allowance for Credit Losses$46,732  $46,169  $39,767  $46,732  $39,767 
Total Equity$549,041  $565,951  $527,976  $549,041  $527,976 
Tangible Common Equity (a)$427,470  $446,786  $435,405  $427,470  $435,405 
                    
AVERAGE BALANCES                        
Total Assets$5,516,036  $5,483,572  $4,725,297  $5,154,320  $4,802,448 
Earning Assets$5,196,352  $5,165,520  $4,485,766  $4,871,293  $4,564,135 
Investments$1,311,415  $1,342,037  $1,279,821  $1,310,263  $1,358,661 
Loans$3,790,515  $3,705,779  $3,133,267  $3,468,534  $3,111,784 
Total Deposits$4,757,438  $4,705,614  $4,050,968  $4,405,679  $4,106,132 
Interest-Bearing Deposits$3,925,740  $4,403,454  $3,291,931  $3,767,259  $3,304,816 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities$134,553  $157,227  $206,778  $166,377  $199,551 
Total Equity$556,330  $546,912  $463,004  $535,963  $486,572 
                    
INCOME STATEMENT DATA                        
Net Interest Income$49,602  $47,170  $39,590  $174,986  $167,262 
Net Interest Income Fully Tax Equivalent (b)$50,985  $48,630  $40,942  $180,586  $172,716 
Provision for Credit Losses$2,000  $9,400  $2,495  $16,166  $7,295 
Non-interest Income$12,213  $11,223  $11,247  $42,772  $42,702 
Non-interest Expense$39,801  $38,564  $34,244  $144,438  $130,176 
Net Income$16,241  $8,741  $12,420  $47,275  $60,672 
                    
PER SHARE DATA                        
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share$1.37  $0.74  $1.06  $4.00  $5.08 
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share$0.51  $0.45  $0.45  $1.86  $0.99 
Book Value Per Common Share$46.36  $47.93  $44.76  $46.36  $44.76 
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (c)$36.77  $36.22  $31.47  $36.10  $36.91 
Basic Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding 11,824   11,808   11,772   11,812   11,937 

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(a)   Tangible common equity is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from GAAP-based amounts. We calculate tangible common equity by excluding goodwill and other intangible assets from shareholder’s equity.
(b)   Net interest income fully tax equivalent is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from GAAP-based amounts. We calculate net interest income fully tax equivalent by adding back the tax equivalent factor of tax exempt income to net interest income. We calculate the tax equivalent factor of tax exempt income by dividing tax exempt income by the net of tax rate of 75%.
(c)   Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from GAAP-based amounts. We calculate the factor by dividing average tangible common equity by average shares outstanding. We calculate average tangible common equity by excluding average intangible assets from average shareholder’s equity.

                
Key RatiosThree Months Ended  Year Ended  
 December 31,    September 30,    December 31,    December 31,    December 31, 
 2024       2024       2023       2024       2023 
Return on average assets1.18 %0.64 %1.05 %0.92 %1.26 %
Return on average common shareholder's equity11.68 %6.39 %10.73 %8.82 %12.47 %
Efficiency ratio62.98 %64.43 %65.62 %64.67 %60.43 %
Average equity to average assets10.09 %9.97 %9.80 %10.40 %10.13 %
Net interest margin (a)3.94 %3.78 %3.63 %3.71 %3.78 %
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases0.15 %0.49 %0.22 %0.35 %0.23 %
Credit loss reserve to loans and leases1.22 %1.24 %1.26 %1.22 %1.26 %
Credit loss reserve to nonperforming loans351.37 %326.65 %161.94 %351.37 %161.94 %
Nonperforming loans to loans and leases0.35 %0.38 %0.78 %0.35 %0.78 %
Tier 1 leverage10.38 %10.25 %12.14 %10.38 %12.14 %
Risk-based capital - Tier 112.43 %13.63 %14.76 %12.43 %14.76 %

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(a)   Net interest margin is calculated on a tax equivalent basis.

                    
Asset QualityThree Months Ended  Year Ended
 December 31,     September 30,    December 31,     December 31,     December 31, 
 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023
Accruing loans and leases past due 30-89 days$22,486  $16,391  $20,168  $22,486  $20,168 
Accruing loans and leases past due 90 days or more$1,821  $1,517  $960  $1,821  $960 
Nonaccrual loans and leases$11,479  $12,617  $23,596  $11,479  $23,596 
Other real estate owned$523  $169  $107  $523  $107 
Nonperforming loans and other real estate owned$13,823  $14,303  $24,663  $13,823  $24,663 
Total nonperforming assets$16,719  $17,179  $27,665  $16,719  $27,665 
Gross charge-offs$3,070  $6,936  $3,976  $19,289  $15,496 
Recoveries$1,633  $2,365  $2,213  $7,082  $8,188 
Net charge-offs/(recoveries)$1,437  $4,571  $1,763  $12,207  $7,308 


        
Non-GAAP ReconciliationsThree Months Ended December 31, 
 2024    2023
($in thousands, except EPS)       
Income before Income Taxes$20,014  $14,098 
Provision for credit losses 2,000   2,495 
Provision for unfunded commitments 300    
Pre-tax, Pre-provision Income$22,314  $16,593 


       
Non-GAAP ReconciliationsYear Ended December 31, 
 2024    2023
($ in thousands, except EPS)      
Income before Income Taxes$57,154  $72,493 
Provision for credit losses 16,166   7,295 
Provision for unfunded commitments 100   (100)
Pre-tax, Pre-provision Income$73,420  $79,688 


      
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
      
 December 31,     December 31, 
 2024 2023
 (unaudited)
ASSETS     
Cash and due from banks$93,526  $76,759 
Federal funds sold 820   282 
Securities available-for-sale 1,195,990   1,259,137 
Loans:     
Commercial 2,196,351   1,817,526 
Residential 967,386   695,788 
Consumer 668,058   646,758 
  3,831,795   3,160,072 
(Less) plus:       
Net deferred loan costs 5,346   7,749 
Allowance for credit losses (46,732)  (39,767)
  3,790,409   3,128,054 
Restricted stock 17,555   15,364 
Accrued interest receivable 26,934   24,877 
Premises and equipment, net 81,508   67,286 
Bank-owned life insurance 128,766   114,122 
Goodwill 100,026   86,985 
Other intangible assets 21,545   5,586 
Other real estate owned 523   107 
Other assets 102,746   72,587 
TOTAL ASSETS$5,560,348  $4,851,146 
      
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY       
Deposits:       
Non-interest-bearing$859,014  $750,335 
Interest-bearing:     
Certificates of deposit exceeding the FDIC insurance limits 144,982   92,921 
Other interest-bearing deposits 3,714,918   3,246,812 
  4,718,914   4,090,068 
Short-term borrowings 187,057   67,221 
FHLB advances 28,120   108,577 
Other liabilities 77,216   57,304 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 5,011,307   4,323,170 
      
Shareholders’ equity       
Common stock, $.125 stated value per share;       
Authorized shares-40,000,000       
Issued shares-16,165,023 in 2024 and 16,137,220 in 2023       
Outstanding shares-11,842,539 in 2024 and 11,795,024 in 2023 2,018   2,014 
Additional paid-in capital 145,927   144,152 
Retained earnings 687,366   663,726 
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (132,285)  (127,087)
Less: Treasury shares at cost-4,322,484 in 2024 and 4,342,196 in 2023 (153,985)  (154,829)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 549,041   527,976 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$5,560,348  $4,851,146 


 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
         
 Year Ended
 December 31, 
 2024    2023 2022
 (unaudited)
INTEREST INCOME:        
Loans, including related fees$226,262  $189,641  $146,295 
Securities:          
Taxable 24,237   24,643   21,014 
Tax-exempt 10,533   10,573   9,974 
Other 3,710   3,540   6,018 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME 264,742   228,397   183,301 
INTEREST EXPENSE:           
Deposits 81,071   51,694   16,743 
Short-term borrowings 4,284   5,370   1,243 
Other borrowings 4,401   4,071   273 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 89,756   61,135   18,259 
NET INTEREST INCOME 174,986   167,262   165,042 
Provision for credit losses 16,166   7,295   (2,025)
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION           
FOR LOAN LOSSES 158,820   159,967   167,067 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:          
Trust and financial services 5,468   5,155   5,155 
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts 29,653   28,079   27,540 
Other service charges and fees 999   801   665 
Securities gains (losses), net 103   (1)  3 
Interchange income 655   676   559 
Loan servicing fees 1,259   1,176   1,554 
Gain on sales of mortgage loans 1,153   966   1,994 
Other 3,482   5,850   9,246 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME 42,772   42,702   46,716 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:           
Salaries and employee benefits 74,555   68,525   65,555 
Occupancy expense 9,616   9,351   9,764 
Equipment expense 17,612   14,020   12,391 
FDIC Expense 2,788   2,907   2,327 
Other 39,867   35,373   35,986 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE 144,438   130,176   126,023 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 57,154   72,493   87,760 
Provision for income taxes 9,879   11,821   16,651 
NET INCOME 47,275   60,672   71,109 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)           
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on securities, net of reclassifications and taxes (9,807)  10,896   (144,570)
Change in funded status of post retirement benefits, net of taxes 4,609   1,991   7,022 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$42,077  $73,559  $(66,439)
PER SHARE DATA           
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share$4.00  $5.08  $5.82 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands) 11,812   11,937   12,211 

FAQ

What was First Financial 's (THFF) net income for Q4 2024?

First Financial reported a net income of $16.2 million for Q4 2024, compared to $12.4 million in Q4 2023.

How did THFF's full-year 2024 performance compare to 2023?

THFF's full-year net income decreased to $47.3 million in 2024 from $60.7 million in 2023, with EPS declining from $5.08 to $4.00.

What was the impact of the SimplyBank acquisition on THFF's loan portfolio?

The SimplyBank acquisition, completed on July 1, 2024, added $467 million in loans to THFF's portfolio, contributing to the 21.13% year-over-year increase in total loans.

How did THFF's net interest margin change in Q4 2024?

THFF's net interest margin increased to 3.94% in Q4 2024, up from 3.63% in Q4 2023 and 3.78% in Q3 2024.

What was THFF's asset quality status at the end of 2024?

THFF's nonperforming loans decreased to $13.3 million (0.35% of total loans) as of December 31, 2024, compared to $24.6 million (0.78%) a year earlier.

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