BANCFIRST CORP /OK/ - Quarter Report: 2021 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021


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

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 0-14384

BancFirst Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


Oklahoma		73-1221379
(State or other Jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)


100 N. Broadway Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma		73102-8405
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(405) 270-1086

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value Per Share

BANF

NASDAQ Global Select Market System

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (sec. 232-405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐.

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


Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐

Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐

Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of October 29, 2021 there were 32,572,217 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.

BancFirst Corporation

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

September 30, 2021

Table of Contents


Item		Page
	PART I – Financial Information
1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	2
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	2
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	3
	Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity	4
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow	5

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6
2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	30
3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk	40
4.	Controls and Procedures	40

	PART II – Other Information
1.	Legal Proceedings	41
1A.	Risk Factors	41
2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities	41
3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	41
4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	41
5.	Other Information	41
6.	Exhibits	42
Signatures		44

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

BANCFIRST CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)


	September 30,			December 31,
	2021			2020
	(unaudited)			(see Note 1)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	274,057		$	280,518
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		3,836,809			1,336,394
Debt securities held for investment (fair value: $2,984 and $2,984, respectively)		2,982			2,964
Debt securities available for sale at fair value		526,502			552,232
Loans held for sale		20,950			53,719
Loans held for investment (net of unearned interest)		6,016,936			6,394,506
Allowance for credit losses		(86,463	)		(91,366	)
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses		5,930,473			6,303,140
Premises and equipment, net		268,160			261,677
Other real estate owned		38,932			32,179
Intangible assets, net		18,325			18,999
Goodwill		149,922			149,922
Accrued interest receivable and other assets		235,659			220,613
Total assets	$	11,302,771		$	9,212,357

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	4,594,324		$	3,790,900
Interest-bearing		5,397,720			4,273,804
Total deposits		9,992,044			8,064,704
Short-term borrowings		3,500			1,100
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities		74,380			51,864
Subordinated debt		85,973			26,804
Total liabilities		10,155,897			8,144,472

Stockholders' equity:
Senior preferred stock, $1.00 par; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued		—			—
Cumulative preferred stock, $5.00 par; 900,000 shares authorized; none issued		—			—
Common stock, $1.00 par, 40,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 32,572,217 and 32,719,852, respectively		32,572			32,720
Capital surplus		158,877			156,574
Retained earnings		950,560			871,161
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income tax of $1,533 and $2,513, respectively		4,865			7,430
Total stockholders' equity		1,146,874			1,067,885
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	11,302,771		$	9,212,357

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

BANCFIRST CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2021			2020			2021			2020
INTEREST INCOME
Loans, including fees	$	80,249		$	76,612		$	240,358		$	231,985
Securities:
Taxable		1,484			2,032			4,779			6,665
Tax-exempt		35			131			175			383
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		1,441			422			2,861			5,586
Total interest income		83,209			79,197			248,173			244,619
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		1,988			2,854			6,313			16,004
Short-term borrowings		—			—			1			8
Subordinated debt		1,031			491			2,100			1,474
Total interest expense		3,019			3,345			8,414			17,486
Net interest income		80,190			75,852			239,759			227,133
Provision for (benefit from) credit losses		1,483			18,740			(8,466	)		57,656
Net interest income after provision for/(benefit from) credit losses		78,707			57,112			248,225			169,477
NONINTEREST INCOME
Trust revenue		3,210			3,131			9,576			10,154
Service charges on deposits		21,706			19,078			61,330			54,642
Securities transactions (includes no accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications)		150			—			417			(545	)
Income from sales of loans		1,594			1,873			5,737			4,215
Insurance commissions		6,666			5,197			17,670			15,316
Cash management		3,127			3,701			9,198			12,276
Gain on sale of other assets		34			(15	)		2,746			120
Other		3,299			1,610			17,665			5,624
Total noninterest income		39,786			34,575			124,339			101,802
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits		42,267			41,995			123,836			123,977
Occupancy, net		5,086			4,503			13,962			11,888
Depreciation		4,207			3,795			12,217			10,830
Amortization of intangible assets		755			968			2,357			2,900
Data processing services		1,734			1,669			5,072			4,990
Net loss/(income) from other real estate owned		1,810			196			6,677			(1,951	)
Marketing and business promotion		1,796			1,485			5,323			5,325
Deposit insurance		846			723			2,488			1,224
Other		11,713			10,749			37,268			32,936
Total noninterest expense		70,214			66,083			209,200			192,119
Income before taxes		48,279			25,604			163,364			79,160
Income tax expense		9,529			4,714			33,902			14,932
Net income	$	38,750		$	20,890		$	129,462		$	64,228
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic	$	1.18		$	0.64		$	3.95		$	1.97
Diluted	$	1.16		$	0.63		$	3.88		$	1.94
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) GAIN
Unrealized (losses)/gains on debt securities, net of tax of $172, $335, $980 and $(1,756) respectively		(552	)		(982	)		(2,565	)		5,254
Comprehensive income	$	38,198		$	19,908		$	126,897		$	69,482

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

BANCFIRST CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2021			2020			2021			2020
COMMON STOCK
Issued at beginning of period	$	32,785		$	32,663		$	32,720		$	32,694
Shares issued for stock options		—			16			65			44
Shares acquired and canceled		(213	)		—			(213	)		(59	)
Issued at end of period	$	32,572		$	32,679		$	32,572		$	32,679
CAPITAL SURPLUS
Balance at beginning of period	$	158,322		$	154,692		$	156,574		$	153,353
Common stock issued for stock options		—			306			1,657			813
Net cash settlement of options		—			—			(958	)		—
Stock-based compensation arrangements		555			433			1,604			1,265
Balance at end of period	$	158,877		$	155,431		$	158,877		$	155,431
RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance at beginning of period	$	935,067		$	837,154		$	871,161		$	815,488
Net income		38,750			20,890			129,462			64,228
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax of $925		—			—			—			2,270
Dividends on common stock ($0.36, $0.34, $1.04 and $0.98 per share, respectively)		(11,806	)		(11,110	)		(34,091	)		(32,013	)
Net cash settlement of options		—			—			(4,521	)		—
Common stock acquired and canceled		(11,451	)		—			(11,451	)		(3,039	)
Balance at end of period	$	950,560		$	846,934		$	950,560		$	846,934
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Unrealized (losses)/gains on securities:
Balance at beginning of period	$	5,417		$	9,690		$	7,430		$	3,454
Net change		(552	)		(982	)		(2,565	)		5,254
Balance at end of period	$	4,865		$	8,708		$	4,865		$	8,708
Total stockholders’ equity	$	1,146,874		$	1,043,752		$	1,146,874		$	1,043,752

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

BANCFIRST CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)


	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2021			2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	129,462		$	64,228
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
(Benefit from)/provision for credit losses		(8,466	)		57,656
Depreciation and amortization		14,574			13,730
Net amortization of securities premiums and discounts		3,069			(240	)
Realized securities (gains)/losses		(417	)		545
Gain on sales of loans		(5,737	)		(4,215	)
Cash receipts from the sale of loans originated for sale		294,387			297,690
Cash disbursements for loans originated for sale		(277,480	)		(309,623	)
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)		4,662			(8,664	)
Gain on sale of other assets		(2,991	)		(2,308	)
Decrease/(increase) in interest receivable		3,894			(1,084	)
Increase/(decrease) in interest payable		69			(1,286	)
Amortization of stock-based compensation arrangements		1,604			1,265
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation arrangements		(1,622	)		(219	)
Other, net		6,615			3,781
Net cash provided by operating activities		161,623			111,256
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash received from acquisitions, net of cash paid		12,442			18,397
Net cash paid from sale of assets and liabilities, net of cash received		(13,733	)		—
Net decrease in federal funds sold		15,000			1,000
Purchases of held for investment debt securities		(845	)		(1,395	)
Purchases of available for sale debt securities		(251,874	)		(455,069	)
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of held for investment debt securities		826			554
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of available for sale debt securities		306,231			357,845
Purchase of equity securities		(490	)		(624	)
Proceeds from paydowns and sales of equity securities		638			445
Net change in loans		561,540			(955,531	)
Purchases of premises, equipment and computer software		(20,859	)		(48,317	)
Purchase of tax credits		(4,107	)		(731	)
Other, net		6,454			6,565
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		611,223			(1,076,861	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net change in deposits		1,708,393			967,250
Net change in short-term borrowings		2,400			(800	)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings		—			3,000
Paydown of long-term borrowings		—			(3,000	)
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated notes, net of debt issuance costs		59,150			—
Issuance of common stock in connection with stock options, net		1,722			857
Common stock acquired		(11,664	)		(3,098	)
Net cash settlement of options		(5,479	)		—
Cash dividends paid		(33,414	)		(31,361	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		1,721,108			932,848
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, due from banks and interest-bearing deposits		2,493,954			(32,757	)
Cash, due from banks and interest-bearing deposits at the beginning of the period		1,616,912			1,868,281
Cash, due from banks and interest-bearing deposits at the end of the period	$	4,110,866		$	1,835,524
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	8,356		$	18,741
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	$	27,800		$	22,025
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Cash consideration for acquisitions	$	21,000		$	2,861
Fair value of assets acquired in acquisitions	$	283,962		$	47,838
Liabilities assumed in acquisitions	$	258,165		$	45,040
Unpaid common stock dividends declared	$	11,802		$	11,105

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

BANCFIRST CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies of BancFirst Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and general practice within the banking industry. A summary of significant accounting policies can be found in Note (1) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BancFirst Corporation, Council Oak Partners, LLC, BancFirst Insurance Services, Inc., Pegasus Bank and BancFirst and its subsidiaries. The principal operating subsidiaries of BancFirst are Council Oak Investment Corporation, Council Oak Real Estate, Inc., BFTower, LLC, BFC-PNC LLC, and BancFirst Agency, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Assets held in a fiduciary or agency capacity are not assets of the Company and, accordingly, are not included in the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and notes are presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and the instructions for Form 10-Q adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The information contained in the financial statements and footnotes included in BancFirst Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, should be referred to in connection with these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the interim periods disclosed herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year or any future period.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contained herein reflect all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to provide a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations of the Company for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States inherently involves the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the related disclosures. These estimates relate principally to the determination of the allowance for credit losses, income taxes, the fair value of financial instruments and the valuation of intangibles. Such estimates and assumptions may change over time and actual amounts realized may differ from those reported.

(2) RECENT DEVELOPMENTS, INCLUDING MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

On May 20, 2021, the Company purchased approximately $284 million in total assets, which included approximately $195 million in loans, and assumed approximately $256 million in deposits and certain other obligations, from The First National Bank and Trust Company of Vinita, Oklahoma for a purchase price of approximately $21 million. The Company recorded a bargain purchase gain related to this purchase of approximately $4.8 million, which is included in other noninterest income on the statement of comprehensive income and other operating activities on the statement of cash flow. The bargain purchase gain is a noncash item on the statement of cash flow. In addition, the Company recorded expenses related to this purchase of approximately $4.8 million, which are included in noninterest expense. As a result of the purchase, the Company recorded a core deposit intangible of approximately $1.7 million. The effect of this purchase was included in the consolidated financial statement of the Company from the date of purchase forward. The purchase did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The First National Bank and Trust Company of Vinita was a nationally chartered bank with two banking locations in Vinita and Grove, Oklahoma.

On January 22, 2021, the Company sold approximately $21 million in loans and approximately $38 million in deposits from its Hugo, Oklahoma branch to AmeriState Bank in Atoka, Oklahoma. The Company recorded a gain on the transaction of $2.5 million, which is included in noninterest income.

(3) SECURITIES

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair values of debt securities held for investment:



	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
September 30, 2021	(Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage backed securities (1)	$	37	$	2	$	—		$	39
States and political subdivisions		2,445		—		—			2,445
Other securities		500		—		—			500
Total	$	2,982	$	2	$	—		$	2,984
December 31, 2020
Mortgage backed securities (1)	$	59	$	3	$	—		$	62
States and political subdivisions		2,405		18		(1	)		2,422
Other securities		500		—		—			500
Total	$	2,964	$	21	$	(1	)	$	2,984

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair values of debt securities available for sale:



	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
September 30, 2021	(Dollars in thousands)
U.S. treasuries	$	444,695	$	5,582	$	(422	)	$	449,855
U.S. federal agencies		23,193		354		(2	)		23,545
Mortgage backed securities (1)		33,025		546		(10	)		33,561
States and political subdivisions		5,841		219		(1	)		6,059
Asset backed securities		13,350		132		—			13,482
Total	$	520,104	$	6,833	$	(435	)	$	526,502
December 31, 2020
U.S. treasuries	$	465,416	$	9,820	$	—		$	475,236
U.S. federal agencies		19,697		1		(60	)		19,638
Mortgage backed securities (1)		15,268		428		—			15,696
States and political subdivisions		28,571		377		—			28,948
Asset backed securities		13,337		—		(623	)		12,714
Total	$	542,289	$	10,626	$	(683	)	$	552,232

(1) Primarily consists of FHLMC, FNMA, GNMA and mortgage backed securities through U.S. agencies.

The maturities of debt securities held for investment and available for sale are summarized in the following table using contractual maturities. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to obligations that are called or prepaid. For purposes of the maturity table, mortgage-backed securities, which are not due at a single maturity date, have been presented at their contractual maturity.


	September 30, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
Held for Investment
Contractual maturity of debt securities:
Within one year	$	576	$	576	$	807	$	809
After one year but within five years		2,402		2,403		2,091		2,110
After five years but within ten years		4		5		65		64
After ten years		—		—		1		1
Total	$	2,982	$	2,984	$	2,964	$	2,984
Available for Sale
Contractual maturity of debt securities:
Within one year	$	104,497	$	105,174	$	339,752	$	341,102
After one year but within five years		351,947		356,554		162,401		171,135
After five years but within ten years		8,595		8,792		3,753		3,910
After ten years		55,065		55,982		36,383		36,085
Total debt securities	$	520,104	$	526,502	$	542,289	$	552,232

The following table is a summary of the Company’s book value of securities that were pledged as collateral for public funds on deposit, repurchase agreements and for other purposes as required or permitted by law:


	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(Dollars in thousands)
Book value of pledged securities	$	462,720	$	490,833

(4) LOANS HELD FOR INVESTMENT AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS

Loans held for investment are summarized by portfolio segment as follows:


	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	Amount		Amount
	(Dollars in thousands)
BancFirst
Real estate:
Commercial real estate owner occupied	$	653,359	$	641,987
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		963,544		971,158
Construction and development < 60 months		302,075		229,615
Construction residential real estate < 60 months		227,294		206,195
Residential real estate first lien		877,160		853,316
Residential real estate all other		158,145		168,081
Farmland		270,215		252,958
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate		1,065,973		1,159,810
Consumer non-real estate		383,878		355,405
Oil and gas		118,444		179,355
Other loans (2)		378,161		822,078
Pegasus Bank		618,688		554,548
Total (1)	$	6,016,936	$	6,394,506
(1) Excludes accrued interest receivable of $21.2 million at September 30, 2021 and $26.0 million at December 31, 2020, that is recorded in accrued interest receivable and other assets.
(2) Includes PPP loans held for investment of $201.2 million, net of unamortized processing fees of $6.7 million at September 30, 2021 and $652.7 million, net of unamortized processing fees of $14.5 million at December 31, 2020.

Other loans. Other loans consist of loans approved by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), which include loans funded through the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). Since PPP loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA, there is no expected credit loss

related to these loans. In April 2020, the Company began originating loans to qualified small businesses under the PPP administered by the SBA. The Company had processing fees, which were recognized as interest income related to the PPP loans totaling $10.0 million and $3.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively and $31.7 million and $7.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

BancFirst’s loans are mostly to customers within Oklahoma and approximately 57% of the loans are secured by real estate. Credit risk on loans is managed through limits on amounts loaned to individual and related borrowers, underwriting standards and loan monitoring procedures. The amounts and types of collateral obtained, if any, to secure loans are based upon the Company’s underwriting standards and management’s credit evaluation. Collateral varies, but may include real estate, equipment, accounts receivable, inventory, livestock and securities. The Company’s interest in collateral is secured through filing mortgages and liens, and in some cases, by possession of the collateral.

Pegasus Bank’s loans are mostly to customers within Texas and approximately $339 million or 55% of the loans are secured by real estate at September 30, 2021. Pegasus Bank’s commercial and agricultural non-real estate loans were approximately $257 million at September 30, 2021 and approximately $262 million at December 31, 2020.

BancFirst and Pegasus Bank’s commercial and agricultural non-real estate and oil and gas loan categories include upstream and midstream energy loans, and loans to companies that provide ancillary services to the energy industry, such as transportation, wellsite preparation contractors and equipment manufacturers. Energy loans are summarized as follows:


	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	Amount		Amount
	(Dollars in thousands)
BancFirst energy loans
Upstream	$	129,838	$	190,788
Midstream		26,317		49,734
Ancillary services		66,294		59,410
Pegasus Bank energy loans
Upstream		107,429		107,103
Midstream		8,797		11,047
Ancillary services		29,928		12,503
Total	$	368,603	$	430,585

Accounting policies related to appraisals, and charge-offs are disclosed in Note (1) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Troubled Debt Restructurings, Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets and Held for Sale Assets

The following is a summary of troubled debt restructurings and other real estate owned and repossessed assets:


	September 30,		December 31,
	2021		2020
	(Dollars in thousands)
Troubled debt restructurings	$	7,073	$	7,784
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets	$	39,060	$	32,480

The Company charges interest on principal balances outstanding on troubled debt restructurings during deferral periods. The current and future financial effects of the recorded balance of loans considered to be troubled debt restructurings were not considered to be material.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company completed the move to its new corporate headquarters and transferred approximately $2.4 million from premises and equipment related to its previous headquarters to other real estate owned.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company sold property held in other real estate owned for a total gain of $245,000, compared to a total gain of $2.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Nonaccrual loans

Had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their original contractual terms, the Company would have recognized additional interest income of approximately $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and approximately $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Nonaccrual loans guaranteed by government agencies totaled approximately $3.1 million at September 30, 2021 and approximately $7.8 million at December 31, 2020.

The following table is a summary of amounts included in nonaccrual loans, segregated by portfolio segment.


	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(Dollars in thousands)
BancFirst
Real estate:
Commercial real estate owner occupied	$	2,332	$	1,404
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		492		4,719
Construction and development < 60 months		83		95
Construction residential real estate < 60 months		—		—
Residential real estate first lien		3,167		3,615
Residential real estate all other		1,184		1,362
Farmland		5,561		7,901
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate		11,048		12,782
Consumer non-real estate		226		268
Oil and gas		—		—
Other loans		2,514		5,399
Pegasus Bank		—		—
Total	$	26,607	$	37,545

Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. The following table presents an age analysis of our loans held for investment:


	Age Analysis of Past Due Loans
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90 Days and Greater		Total Past Due Loans		Current Loans		Total Loans		Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of September 30, 2021
BancFirst
Real estate:
Commercial real estate owner occupied	$	1,086	$	—	$	968	$	2,054	$	651,305	$	653,359	$	223
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		109		—		75		184		963,360		963,544		—
Construction and development < 60 months		114		—		—		114		301,961		302,075		—
Construction residential real estate < 60 months		—		—		—		—		227,294		227,294		—
Residential real estate first lien		3,832		1,213		2,623		7,668		869,492		877,160		1,268
Residential real estate all other		728		128		1,465		2,321		155,824		158,145		386
Farmland		626		—		3,459		4,085		266,130		270,215		224
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate		1,052		2,026		5,114		8,192		1,057,781		1,065,973		639
Consumer non-real estate		1,098		379		270		1,747		382,131		383,878		221
Oil and gas		—		—		—		—		118,444		118,444		—
Other loans		5,842		733		3,546		10,121		368,040		378,161		2,225
Pegasus Bank		—		—		—		—		618,688		618,688		—
Total	$	14,487	$	4,479	$	17,520	$	36,486	$	5,980,450	$	6,016,936	$	5,186

As of December 31, 2020
BancFirst
Real estate:
Commercial real estate owner occupied	$	1,096	$	108	$	1,164	$	2,368	$	639,619	$	641,987	$	—
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		323		—		34		357		970,801		971,158		35
Construction and development < 60 months		511		86		—		597		229,018		229,615		—
Construction residential real estate < 60 months		1,106		—		282		1,388		204,807		206,195		282
Residential real estate first lien		5,428		1,463		2,978		9,869		843,447		853,316		945
Residential real estate all other		520		55		1,606		2,181		165,900		168,081		384
Farmland		1,297		344		6,223		7,864		245,094		252,958		135
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate		2,788		1,794		4,345		8,927		1,150,883		1,159,810		465
Consumer non-real estate		2,154		501		534		3,189		352,216		355,405		386
Oil and gas		—		—		—		—		179,355		179,355		—
Other loans		951		1,223		6,618		8,792		813,286		822,078		2,170
Pegasus Bank		—		—		—		—		554,548		554,548		—
Total	$	16,174	$	5,574	$	23,784	$	45,532	$	6,348,974	$	6,394,506	$	4,802

Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company had approximately $58.4 million in modified loans as of September 30, 2021 and $81.7 million in modified loans as of December 31, 2020, most of which were secured by commercial real estate. These modifications were undertaken in response to Section 4013 of the CARES Act and the regulatory intent outlined in the Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications by Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus and to provide businesses financial flexibility until the economy has time to recover to a more normal level of activity. However, these modifications, which typically involve payment modifications and forbearance, also have the effect of delaying recognition of loans that may ultimately be permanently impaired. The timing and extent of such consequences are difficult to ascertain at this time and are dependent on the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the level and success of the government’s economic stimulus, and further regulatory guidance. These modified loans are included in Current Loans in the table above.

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company considers credit quality indicators to monitor the credit risk in the loan portfolio including volume and severity of loan delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, internal grading of loans, historical credit loss experience and economic conditions. An internal risk grading system is used to indicate the credit risk of loans. The loan grades used by the Company are for internal risk identification purposes and do not directly correlate to regulatory classification categories or any financial reporting definitions. The general characteristics of the risk grades and the table summarizing our gross loans held for investment by year of origination and internally assigned credit grades as of December 31, 2020, are disclosed in Note (5) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The Company’s revolving loans that are converted to term loans are not material and therefore have not been presented.

The following table summarizes our gross loans held for investment by year of origination and internally assigned credit grades as of September 30, 2021:


	Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
	2021		2020		2019		2018		2017		Prior		Revolving Loans Amortized Cost Basis		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of September 30, 2021
BancFirst
Commercial real estate owner occupied
Grade 1	$	89,910	$	130,040	$	78,492	$	50,380	$	34,793	$	98,825	$	11,514	$	493,954
Grade 2		24,092		38,773		22,069		9,884		9,466		38,454		7,977		150,715
Grade 3		—		4,096		129		264		471		1,374		—		6,334
Grade 4		337		—		911		452		—		331		325		2,356
Total commercial real estate owner occupied loans		114,339		172,909		101,601		60,980		44,730		138,984		19,816		653,359
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied
Grade 1		124,690		210,442		139,681		58,198		36,899		130,688		9,475		710,073
Grade 2		42,653		54,748		44,156		34,292		18,326		41,774		5,150		241,099
Grade 3		7,387		—		3,301		135		237		642		—		11,702
Grade 4		417		—		49		35		—		169		—		670
Total commercial real estate non-owner occupied loans		175,147		265,190		187,187		92,660		55,462		173,273		14,625		963,544
Construction and development < 60 months
Grade 1		123,070		37,650		64,046		11,080		2,081		2,775		13,624		254,326
Grade 2		16,597		9,714		13,590		2,099		1,782		600		2,004		46,386
Grade 3		1,273		—		—		7		—		—		—		1,280
Grade 4		—		—		58		7		18		—		—		83
Total construction and development < 60 months		140,940		47,364		77,694		13,193		3,881		3,375		15,628		302,075
Construction residential real estate < 60 months
Grade 1		156,524		38,426		46		—		19		29		222		195,266
Grade 2		21,383		9,425		—		107		—		431		—		31,346
Grade 3		547		135		—		—		—		—		—		682
Total construction residential real estate < 60 months		178,454		47,986		46		107		19		460		222		227,294
Residential real estate first lien
Grade 1		193,151		168,628		100,936		64,930		47,968		141,503		—		717,116
Grade 2		33,765		25,873		16,379		15,931		9,710		40,834		—		142,492
Grade 3		942		1,523		2,375		2,044		1,350		4,391		—		12,625
Grade 4		49		648		530		1,164		931		1,605		—		4,927
Total residential real estate first lien		227,907		196,672		120,220		84,069		59,959		188,333		—		877,160
Residential real estate all other
Grade 1		12,798		14,033		9,976		6,381		4,203		13,338		27,591		88,320
Grade 2		1,355		3,188		1,763		1,563		914		2,284		54,473		65,540
Grade 3		279		102		264		240		709		327		556		2,477
Grade 4		14		183		—		580		13		649		369		1,808
Total residential real estate all other		14,446		17,506		12,003		8,764		5,839		16,598		82,989		158,145
Farmland
Grade 1		41,033		40,571		24,326		17,269		13,249		31,871		5,473		173,792
Grade 2		13,328		9,683		24,655		5,522		4,069		12,184		9,628		79,069
Grade 3		2,785		4,069		1,439		319		1,330		1,272		1,973		13,187
Grade 4		773		414		—		2,383		110		209		278		4,167
Total farmland		57,919		54,737		50,420		25,493		18,758		45,536		17,352		270,215
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate
Grade 1		222,156		110,551		93,150		46,932		50,431		48,206		216,301		787,727
Grade 2		52,100		37,867		26,032		9,759		3,176		13,683		72,080		214,697
Grade 3		4,577		5,676		1,357		11,555		1,452		623		28,105		53,345
Grade 4		2,675		421		1,607		958		810		1,268		2,465		10,204


Total commercial and agricultural non-real estate		281,508		154,515		122,146		69,204		55,869		63,780		318,951		1,065,973
Consumer non-real estate
Grade 1		162,782		96,567		52,943		22,050		7,474		3,033		5,483		350,332
Grade 2		14,402		8,211		3,850		2,083		958		1,450		295		31,249
Grade 3		430		304		633		345		97		45		5		1,859
Grade 4		61		94		206		56		4		17		—		438
Total consumer non-real estate		177,675		105,176		57,632		24,534		8,533		4,545		5,783		383,878
Oil and gas
Grade 1		56,060		—		54		59		—		—		29,253		85,426
Grade 2		7,790		1,021		64		—		—		—		8,550		17,425
Grade 3		15,593		—		—		—		—		—		—		15,593
Total oil and gas		79,443		1,021		118		59		—		—		37,803		118,444
Other loans
Grade 1		223,041		32,338		23,410		16,745		14,904		34,319		25,442		370,199
Grade 2		—		—		—		—		2,140		3,047		1,010		6,197
Grade 3		—		—		—		10		—		47		1,052		1,109
Grade 4		—		54		125		—		283		83		111		656
Total other loans		223,041		32,392		23,535		16,755		17,327		37,496		27,615		378,161
Pegasus Bank
Grade 1		90,125		92,819		55,004		5,023		14,241		36,338		156,927		450,477
Grade 2		62,861		9,238		17,008		11,199		22,578		6,365		38,605		167,854
Grade 3		251		106		—		—		—		—		—		357
Total Pegasus Bank		153,237		102,163		72,012		16,222		36,819		42,703		195,532		618,688
Total loans held for investment	$	1,824,056	$	1,197,631	$	824,614	$	412,040	$	307,196	$	715,083	$	736,316	$	6,016,936

Allowance for Credit Losses Methodology

On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASC 326, which replaces the incurred loss methodology for determining its provision for credit losses and allowance for credit losses with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the CECL model. Upon adoption, the allowance for credit losses was decreased by $3.2 million, with no impact to the consolidated statement of income.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist by identifying by portfolio segments, the applicable weighted average life and measuring the allowance for credit losses using the vintage loss analysis adjusted for qualitative factors. The weighted average lives of the Company’s loans segments are disclosed in Note (1) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The decrease in the allowance for credit loss during 2021 was primarily driven by a reversal of provision during 2021 based on sustained improvements in the economy, both nationally and in Oklahoma, which reduced the amount of expected credit loss within the loan portfolio. This reduction was partially offset by additional allowance for credit loss required by newly acquired loans purchased with credit deterioration.

The following table details activity in the allowance for credit losses on loans for the period presented. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.


	Allowance for Credit Losses
	Balance at beginning of period		Initial allowance on loans purchased with credit deterioration			Charge- offs			Recoveries		Net charge-offs			(Benefit from) /Provision for credit losses on loans			Balance at end of period
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
BancFirst
Real estate:
Commercial real estate owner occupied	$	6,755	$	93		$	(3	)	$	72	$	69		$	(51	)	$	6,866
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		14,490		191			(7	)		67		60			(6	)		14,735
Construction and development < 60 months		2,893		—			—			4		4			398			3,295
Construction residential real estate < 60 months		889		—			—			—		—			(35	)		854
Residential real estate first lien		2,805		9			(4	)		9		5			186			3,005
Residential real estate all other		1,941		—			—			46		46			202			2,189
Farmland		3,715		(248	)		—			—		—			967			4,434
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate		31,615		952			(146	)		43		(103	)		(859	)		31,605
Consumer non-real estate		3,315		30			(67	)		49		(18	)		51			3,378
Oil and gas		7,817		—			—			—		—			(38	)		7,779
Other loans		3,138		—			(73	)		—		(73	)		239			3,304
Pegasus Bank		4,590		—			—			—		—			429			5,019
Total	$	83,963	$	1,027		$	(300	)	$	290	$	(10	)	$	1,483		$	86,463
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
BancFirst
Real estate:
Commercial real estate owner occupied	$	7,035	$	1,080		$	(3	)	$	73	$	70		$	(1,319	)	$	6,866
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		11,842		824			(803	)		67		(736	)		2,805			14,735
Construction and development < 60 months		2,560		173			—			9		9			553			3,295
Construction residential real estate < 60 months		627		—			—			—		—			227			854
Residential real estate first lien		2,570		126			(56	)		36		(20	)		329			3,005
Residential real estate all other		2,230		—			(46	)		50		4			(45	)		2,189
Farmland		3,136		395			—			1		1			902			4,434
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate		32,400		5,663			(3,683	)		194		(3,489	)		(2,969	)		31,605
Consumer non-real estate		3,377		38			(689	)		247		(442	)		405			3,378
Oil and gas		17,851		—			—			—		—			(10,072	)		7,779
Other loans		3,182		—			(134	)		—		(134	)		256			3,304
Pegasus Bank		4,556		—			—			1		1			462			5,019
Total	$	91,366	$	8,299		$	(5,414	)	$	678	$	(4,736	)	$	(8,466	)	$	86,463


	Allowance for Credit Losses
	Balance at beginning of period		Impact of CECL adoption		Initial allowance on loans purchased with credit deterioration		Charge- offs			Recoveries		Net charge-offs			Provision for /(benefit from) credit losses on loans			Balance at end of period
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
BancFirst
Real estate:
Commercial real estate owner occupied	$	6,630	$	—	$	—	$	(24	)	$	1	$	(23	)	$	1,287		$	7,894
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		9,483		—		—		(87	)		—		(87	)		5,508			14,904
Construction and development < 60 months		1,755		—		—		—			3		3			(169	)		1,589
Construction residential real estate < 60 months		2,259		—		—		(368	)		—		(368	)		769			2,660
Residential real estate first lien		8,553		—		—		(133	)		5		(128	)		1,839			10,264
Residential real estate all other		2,720		—		—		(84	)		1		(83	)		219			2,856


Farmland		2,511		—			—		(3	)		—		(3	)		1,902		4,410
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate		34,036		—			—		(594	)		13		(581	)		2,463		35,918
Consumer non-real estate		4,714		—			—		(195	)		43		(152	)		539		5,101
Oil and gas		10,469		—			—		—			—		—			3,055		13,524
Other loans		2,513		—			—		(100	)		8		(92	)		800		3,221
Pegasus Bank		3,857		—			—		(600	)		—		(600	)		528		3,785
Total	$	89,500	$	—		$	—	$	(2,188	)	$	74	$	(2,114	)	$	18,740	$	106,126
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
BancFirst
Real estate:
Commercial real estate owner occupied	$	5,625	$	(2,806	)	$	432	$	(137	)	$	2	$	(135	)	$	4,778	$	7,894
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		8,358		(5,507	)		—		(87	)		—		(87	)		12,140		14,904
Construction and development < 60 months		2,214		(1,056	)		—		(59	)		6		(53	)		484		1,589
Construction residential real estate < 60 months		1,933		(778	)		—		(397	)		—		(397	)		1,902		2,660
Residential real estate first lien		8,692		(3,831	)		7		(351	)		11		(340	)		5,736		10,264
Residential real estate all other		2,767		(1,408	)		—		(116	)		29		(87	)		1,584		2,856
Farmland		2,821		(1,408	)		1		(3	)		—		(3	)		2,999		4,410
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate		13,462		13,195			62		(968	)		96		(872	)		10,071		35,918
Consumer non-real estate		3,252		(622	)		—		(751	)		157		(594	)		3,065		5,101
Oil and gas		1,883		(1,346	)		—		—			—		—			12,987		13,524
Other loans		2,632		(116	)		—		(100	)		10		(90	)		795		3,221
Pegasus Bank		599		2,488			—		(841	)		424		(417	)		1,115		3,785
Total	$	54,238	$	(3,195	)	$	502	$	(3,810	)	$	735	$	(3,075	)	$	57,656	$	106,126

Purchased Credit Deteriorated Loans

The Company has previously purchased loans, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of more than insignificant deterioration of credit quality since origination. The credit-deteriorated loans purchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:


	Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
	(Dollars in thousands)
For the period ended September 30, 2021
Purchase price of loans at acquisition	$	39,284
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition		8,299
Par value of acquired loans at acquisition	$	47,583

For the period ended September 30, 2020
Purchase price of loans at acquisition	$	1,761
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition		502
Par value of acquired loans at acquisition	$	2,263

Collateral Dependent Loans

A loan is considered collateral-dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, no material amount of interest income was recognized on collateral-dependent loans subsequent to their classification as collateral-dependent. The following table summarizes collateral-dependent gross loans held for investment by collateral type and the related specific allocation as follows:


	Collateral Type
	Real Estate		Business Assets		Energy Reserves		Other Assets		Total		Specific Allocation
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of September 30, 2021
BancFirst
Real estate:
Commercial real estate owner occupied	$	1,913	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,913	$	692
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		806		—		—		—		806		237
Construction and development < 60 months		—		—		—		—		—		—
Construction residential real estate < 60 months		—		—		—		—		—		—
Residential real estate first lien		927		—		—		—		927		162
Residential real estate all other		1,190		—		—		—		1,190		803
Farmland		8,042		—		—		—		8,042		2,257
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate		—		7,017		747		5,724		13,488		5,636
Consumer non-real estate		—		—		—		82		82		26
Oil and gas		—		—		—		—		—		—
Other loans		—		10		—		—		10		10
Pegasus Bank		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total collateral-dependent loans held for investment	$	12,878	$	7,027	$	747	$	5,806	$	26,458	$	9,823

	Collateral Type
	Real Estate		Business Assets		Energy Reserves		Other Assets		Total		Specific Allocation
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2020
BancFirst
Real estate:
Commercial real estate owner occupied	$	848	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	848	$	226
Commercial real estate non-owner occupied		4,719		—		—		—		4,719		1,000
Construction and development < 60 months		—		—		—		—		—		—
Construction residential real estate < 60 months		—		—		—		—		—		—
Residential real estate first lien		860		—		—		—		860		151
Residential real estate all other		866		—		—		—		866		616
Farmland		3,258		—		—		—		3,258		1,114
Commercial and agricultural non-real estate		—		8,460		—		413		8,873		2,813
Consumer non-real estate		—		—		—		109		109		58
Oil and gas		—		—		—		—		—		—
Other loans		—		13		—		—		13		12
Pegasus Bank		1,257		—		—		—		1,257		222
Total collateral-dependent loans held for investment	$	11,808	$	8,473	$	—	$	522	$	20,803	$	6,212

Non-Cash Transfers from Loans and Premises and Equipment

Transfers from loans and premises and equipment to other real estate owned and repossessed assets are non-cash transactions, and are not included in the statements of cash flow.

Transfers from loans and premises and equipment to other real estate owned and repossessed assets during the periods presented are summarized as follows:


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(Dollars in thousands)
Other real estate owned	$	10,564	$	3,458
Repossessed assets		594		965
Total	$	11,158	$	4,423

(5) INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

The following is a summary of intangible assets as of the date listed:


	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2021
Core deposit intangibles	$	27,433	$	(9,607	)	$	17,826
Customer relationship intangibles		3,350		(2,851	)		499
Total	$	30,783	$	(12,458	)	$	18,325
December 31, 2020
Core deposit intangibles	$	33,411	$	(15,076	)	$	18,335
Customer relationship intangibles		3,350		(2,686	)		664
Total	$	36,761	$	(17,762	)	$	18,999

The following is a summary of goodwill by business segment:


							Other		Executive,
	Metropolitan		Community		Pegasus		Financial		Operations
	Banks		Banks		Bank		Services		& Support		Consolidated
	(Dollars in thousands)
Nine months ended September 30, 2021
Balance at beginning and end of period	$	13,767	$	61,212	$	68,855	$	5,464	$	624	$	149,922

Additional information for intangible assets can be found in Note (7) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

(6) LEASES

Lessee

The Company has operating leases, which primarily consist of office space in buildings, ATM locations, storage facilities, parking lots, equipment and land on which it owns certain buildings.

The following table presents rent expense for all operating leases, including those rented on a monthly or temporary basis as of the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(Dollars in thousands)
Rental expense	$	226	$	504	$	1,192	$	1,420

As of September 30, 2021, right of use lease asset included in accrued interest receivable and other assets on the balance sheet totaled $3.5 million, and a related lease liability included in accrued interest payable and other liabilities on the balance sheet totaled $3.4 million. As of September 30, 2021, our operating leases have a weighted-average remaining lease term of 3.4 years and a weighted-average discount rate of 2.7 percent.

The following table presents minimum future commitments by year for the Company’s operating leases. Such commitments are reflected as undiscounted values and are reconciled to the discounted present value recognized on the balance sheet.


	September 30, 2021
	(Dollars in thousands)
2021 (three months)	$	362
2022		1,254
2023		750
2024		397
2025		340
Thereafter		926
Total lease payments		4,029
Less imputed Interest		(602	)
Operating lease liability	$	3,427

Lessor

The Company is a lessor of operating leases, which primarily consist of office space in buildings and parking lots. These assets are classified on the balance sheet as premises and equipment. The Company had operating lease revenue of $1.1 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company had operating lease revenue of $3.7 million and $4.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Lease revenue is included in occupancy, net on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The Company does not have operating leases that extend beyond 2030. The following table presents the scheduled minimum future contractual rent to be received under the remaining non-cancelable term of the operating leases:


	September 30, 2021
	(Dollars in thousands)
2021 (three months)	$	883
2022		2,857
2023		2,636
2024		2,571
2025		1,946
2026-2030		4,467
Total future minimum lease payments	$	15,360

(7) SUBORDINATED DEBT

In January 2004, the Company established BFC Capital Trust II (“BFC II”), a trust formed under the Delaware Business Trust Act. The Company owns all of the common securities of BFC II. In February 2004, BFC II issued $25 million of aggregate liquidation amount of 7.20% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities (the “Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities”) to other investors. In March 2004, BFC II issued an additional $1 million in Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities through the execution of an over-allotment option. The proceeds from the sale of the Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities and the common securities of BFC II were invested in $26.8 million of 7.20% Junior Subordinated Debentures of the Company. Interest payments on the $26.8 million of 7.20% Junior Subordinated Debentures are payable January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year. Such interest payments may be deferred for up to twenty consecutive quarters. The stated maturity date of the $26.8 million of 7.20% Junior Subordinated Debentures is March 31, 2034, but they are subject to mandatory redemption pursuant to optional prepayment terms. The Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities represent an undivided interest in the $26.8 million of 7.20% Junior Subordinated Debentures and are guaranteed by the Company. During any deferral period or during any event of default, the Company may not declare or pay any dividends on any of its capital stock. The Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities were callable at par, in whole or in part, after March 31, 2009.

On June 17, 2021, the Company completed a private placement, under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, of $60 million aggregate principal amount of 3.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036 (the “Subordinated Notes”) to various institutional accredited investors. The sale of the Subordinated Notes was pursuant to a Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement entered into with each of the investors. The Subordinated Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital under bank regulatory guidelines. The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Subordinated Notes were approximately $59.15 million after deducting commissions and offering expenses of $850,000. The Company expects to use the proceeds from the sale of the Subordinated Notes for

general corporate purposes. The Subordinated Notes will initially bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.50% per annum, from and including June 17, 2021 to but excluding June 30, 2031, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 31 of each year, commencing December 31, 2021. Then, from and including June 30, 2031, to but excluding the maturity date, the Subordinated Notes will bear interest at a floating rate equal to the benchmark (initially, three-month term SOFR), reset quarterly, plus a spread of 229 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year. The Subordinated Notes mature on June 30, 2036.

The Company may, at its option, beginning with the interest payment date of June 30, 2031, and on any scheduled interest payment date thereafter, redeem the Subordinated Notes, in whole or in part. In addition, the Company may redeem all, but not less than all, of the Subordinated Notes at any time upon the occurrence of a “Tier 2 Capital Event,” a “Tax Event” or an “Investment Company Event” (each as defined in the Subordinated Notes). Any such redemption is subject to obtaining the prior approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or its designee). The redemption price with respect to any such redemption will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Subordinated Note, or portion thereof, to be redeemed, plus accrued but unpaid interest, if any, thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date.

(8) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company has had a nonqualified incentive stock option plan, the BancFirst Corporation Stock Option Plan (the “Employee Plan”), since May 1986. At September 30, 2021, there were 186,000 shares available for future grants. The Employee Plan will terminate on December 31, 2024, if not extended. The options vest and are exercisable beginning four years from the date of grant at the rate of 25% per year for four years. Options expire no later than the end of fifteen years from the date of grant. The option price must be no less than 100% of the fair value of the stock relating to such option at the date of grant.

The Company has had the BancFirst Corporation Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan (the “Non-Employee Directors’ Plan”) since June 1999. Each non-employee director is granted an option for 10,000 shares. At September 30, 2021, there were 40,000 shares available for future grants. The Non-Employee Directors’ Plan will terminate on December 31, 2024, if not extended. The options vest and are exercisable beginning one year from the date of grant at the rate of 25% per year for four years, and expire no later than the end of fifteen years from the date of grant. The option price must be no less than 100% of the fair value of the stock relating to such option at the date of grant.

The Company currently uses newly issued shares for stock option exercises, but reserves the right to use shares purchased under the Company’s Stock Repurchase Program (the “SRP”) in the future.

Although not required or expected, the Company may settle some options in cash on a limited basis at the discretion of the Company. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company had cash settlements for 121,330 shares for a total net cash settlement of options of $5.5 million that did not increase the outstanding shares of the Company.

The following table is a summary of the activity under both the Employee Plan and the Non-Employee Directors’ Plan:


						Wgtd. Avg.
				Wgtd. Avg.		Remaining	Aggregate
				Exercise		Contractual	Intrinsic
	Options			Price		Term	Value
	(Dollars in thousands, except option data)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Outstanding at December 31, 2020		1,343,080		$	35.28
Options granted		152,000			61.63
Options exercised		(183,830	)		23.82
Options canceled, forfeited, or expired		(5,000	)		44.23
Outstanding at September 30, 2021		1,306,250			39.93	8.52 Yrs	$	26,379
Exercisable at September 30, 2021		617,500			27.24	7.15 Yrs	$	20,304

The following table has additional information regarding options exercised under both the Employee Plan and the Non-Employee Directors’ Plan:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(Dollars in thousands)				(Dollars in thousands)
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$	—	$	414	$	7,860	$	1,140
Cash received from options exercised		—		323		4,379		827
Tax benefit realized from options exercised		—		105		2,002		290

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and is based on certain assumptions including risk-free rate of return, dividend yield, stock price volatility and the expected term. The fair value of each option is expensed over its vesting period.

The following table is a summary of the Company’s recorded stock-based compensation expense:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(Dollars in thousands)				(Dollars in thousands)
Stock-based compensation expense	$	555	$	433	$	1,604	$	1,265
Tax benefit		134		110		386		322
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	421	$	323	$	1,218	$	943

The Company will continue to amortize the unearned stock-based compensation expense over the remaining vesting period of approximately seven years. The following table shows the unearned stock-based compensation expense:


	September 30, 2021
	(Dollars in thousands)
Unearned stock-based compensation expense	$	6,921

The following table shows the assumptions used for computing stock-based compensation expense under the fair value method on options granted during the periods presented:


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
Weighted average grant-date fair value per share of options granted	$	20.92	$	11.70
Risk-free interest rate	1.30 to 1.74%		0.64 to1.13%
Dividend yield	2.00%		2.00%
Stock price volatility	35.55 to 36.27%		22.84 to 35.94%
Expected term	10 Yrs		10 Yrs

The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the spot zero-coupon rate for the U.S. Treasury security with a maturity similar to the expected term of the options. The dividend yield is the expected yield for the expected term. The stock price volatility is estimated from the recent historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The expected term is estimated from the historical option exercise experience. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur.

The Company has had the BancFirst Corporation Directors’ Deferred Stock Compensation Plan (the “Deferred Stock Compensation Plan”) since May 1999. As of September 30, 2021, there are 37,269 shares available for future issuance under the Deferred Stock Compensation Plan. The Deferred Stock Compensation Plan will terminate on December 31, 2024, if not extended. Under the plan, directors and members of the community advisory boards of the Company and its subsidiaries may defer up to 100% of their board fees. They are credited for each deferral with a number of stock units based on the current market price of the Company’s stock, which accumulate in an account until such time as the director or community board member terminates serving as a board member. Shares of common stock of the Company are then distributed to the terminating director or community board member based upon the

number of stock units accumulated in his or her account. There were 2,161 and 1,307 shares of common stock distributed from the Deferred Stock Compensation Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

A summary of the accumulated stock units is as follows:


	September 30,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Accumulated stock units		152,849		148,278
Average price	$	30.12	$	28.57

(9) STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

In November 1999, the Company adopted the SRP. The SRP may be used as a means to increase earnings per share and return on equity. In addition, the SRP may be used to purchase treasury stock for the exercise of stock options or for distributions under the Deferred Stock Compensation Plan, to provide liquidity for optionees to dispose of stock from exercises of their stock options and to provide liquidity for stockholders wishing to sell their stock. All shares repurchased under the SRP have been retired and not held as treasury stock. The timing, price and amount of stock repurchases under the SRP may be determined by management and approved by the Company’s Executive Committee. During September 2021, the SRP was amended to permit the repurchase of an additional 650,000 shares.

The following table is a summary of the shares under the program:


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
Number of shares repurchased		212,296		59,284
Average price of shares repurchased	$	54.94	$	52.26
Shares remaining to be repurchased		500,486		62,782

The Company, BancFirst and Pegasus Bank are subject to risk-based capital guidelines issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). These guidelines are used to evaluate capital adequacy and involve both quantitative and qualitative evaluations of the Company’s, BancFirst’s and Pegasus Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory practices. Failure to meet the minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory or discretionary actions by the regulatory agencies that could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Management believes that as of September 30, 2021, the Company, BancFirst and Pegasus Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject. The actual and required capital amounts and ratios are shown in the following table:


				Required						To Be Well
				For Capital			With			Capitalized Under
				Adequacy			Capital Conservation			Prompt Corrective
	Actual			Purposes			Buffer			Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio	Amount		Ratio	Amount		Ratio	Amount		Ratio
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of September 30, 2021:
Total Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)-
BancFirst Corporation	$	1,140,098	17.57%	$	519,044	8.00%	$	681,245	10.50%	N/A		N/A
BancFirst		979,699	16.77%		467,478	8.00%		613,565	10.50%	$	584,348	10.00%
Pegasus Bank		80,244	12.53%		51,251	8.00%		67,267	10.50%		64,064	10.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)-
BancFirst Corporation	$	973,762	15.01%	$	291,962	4.50%	$	454,163	7.00%	N/A		N/A
BancFirst		886,552	15.17%		262,957	4.50%		409,043	7.00%	$	379,826	6.50%
Pegasus Bank		74,911	11.69%		28,829	4.50%		44,845	7.00%		41,642	6.50%
Tier 1 Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)-
BancFirst Corporation	$	999,762	15.41%	$	389,283	6.00%	$	551,484	8.50%	N/A		N/A
BancFirst		906,552	15.51%		350,609	6.00%		496,696	8.50%	$	467,478	8.00%
Pegasus Bank		74,911	11.69%		38,438	6.00%		54,454	8.50%		51,251	8.00%
Tier 1 Capital
(to Total Assets)-
BancFirst Corporation	$	999,762	9.06%	$	441,402	4.00%	N/A		N/A	N/A		N/A
BancFirst		906,552	9.06%		400,265	4.00%	N/A		N/A	$	500,331	5.00%
Pegasus Bank		74,911	7.28%		41,173	4.00%	N/A		N/A		51,466	5.00%

As of September 30, 2021, the most recent notification from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the FDIC categorized BancFirst and Pegasus Bank as “well capitalized” under the prompt corrective action provisions. The Common Equity Tier 1 Capital of the Company, BancFirst and Pegasus Bank includes common stock and related paid-in capital and retained earnings. In connection with the adoption of the Basel III Capital Rules, the election was made to opt-out of the requirement to include most components of accumulated other comprehensive income in Common Equity Tier 1 Capital. Common Equity Tier 1 Capital for the Company, BancFirst and Pegasus Bank is reduced by goodwill and other intangible assets, net of associated deferred tax liabilities. The Company’s trust preferred securities have continued to be included in Tier 1 capital, as the Company’s total assets do not exceed $15 billion. There are no conditions or events since the most recent notification of BancFirst and Pegasus Bank’s capital category that management believes would materially change its category under capital requirements existing as of the report date.

In April 2020, the Company began originating loans to qualified small businesses under the PPP administered by the SBA. Federal bank regulatory agencies have issued an interim final rule that permits banks to neutralize the regulatory capital effects of participating in the Paycheck Protection Program Lending Facility (the “PPP Facility”) and clarify that PPP loans have a zero percent risk weight under applicable risk-based capital rules. Specifically, a bank may exclude all PPP loans pledged as collateral to the PPP Facility from its average total consolidated assets for the purposes of calculating its leverage ratio, while PPP loans that are not pledged as collateral to the PPP Facility are included. The PPP loans the Company originated in 2020 and 2021 are included in the calculation of the Company’s leverage ratio as of September 30, 2021 as the Company did not utilize the PPP Facility for funding purposes.

On June 17, 2021, the Company completed a private placement, under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, of $60 million aggregate principal amount of Subordinated Notes. The Subordinated Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital under bank regulatory guidelines.

(10) NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Basic and diluted net income per common share are calculated as follows:


	Income (Numerator)		Shares (Denominator)		Per Share Amount
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Basic
Income available to common stockholders	$	38,750		32,744,104	$	1.18
Dilutive effect of stock options		—		523,851
Diluted
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed exercises of stock options	$	38,750		33,267,955	$	1.16
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Basic
Income available to common stockholders	$	20,890		32,668,789	$	0.64
Dilutive effect of stock options		—		500,149
Diluted
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed exercises of stock options	$	20,890		33,168,938	$	0.63
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Basic
Income available to common stockholders	$	129,462		32,760,015	$	3.95
Dilutive effect of stock options		—		598,822
Diluted
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed exercises of stock options	$	129,462		33,358,837	$	3.88
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Basic
Income available to common stockholders	$	64,228		32,666,554	$	1.97
Dilutive effect of stock options		—		523,740
Diluted
Income available to common stockholders plus assumed exercises of stock options	$	64,228		33,190,294	$	1.94

The following table shows the number and average exercise price of options that were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per common share for each period because the options were anti-dilutive for the period:


	Shares
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021		533,701
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020		377,071
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021		161,690
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020		408,867

(11) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or the price paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market available to the entity in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:



Level 1 Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.



Level 2 Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset and liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.



Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. This category includes certain collaterally dependent loans, repossessed assets, other real estate owned, goodwill and other intangible assets.

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

A description of the valuation methodologies and key inputs used to measure financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to the following categories of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities.

Debt Securities Available for Sale

Debt securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value. U.S. Treasuries are valued using Level 1 inputs. Other debt securities available for sale including U.S. federal agencies, registered mortgage backed debt securities and state and political subdivisions are valued using prices from an independent pricing service utilizing Level 2 data. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things. The Company also invests in private label mortgage backed debt securities for which observable information is not readily available. These debt securities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 3 inputs. For these debt securities, management determines the fair value based on replacement cost, the income approach or information provided by outside consultants or lead investors. Discount rates are primarily based on reference to interest rate spreads on comparable debt securities of similar duration and credit rating as determined by the nationally recognized rating agencies adjusted for a lack of trading volume. Significant unobservable inputs are developed by investment securities professionals involved in the active trading of similar debt securities.

The Company reviews the prices for Level 1 and Level 2 debt securities supplied by the independent pricing service for reasonableness and to ensure such prices are aligned with traditional pricing matrices. In general, the Company does not purchase investment portfolio debt securities that are esoteric or that have complicated structures. The Company’s portfolio primarily consists of traditional investments including U.S. Treasury obligations, federal agency mortgage pass-through debt securities, general obligation municipal bonds and a small amount of municipal revenue bonds. Pricing for such instruments is fairly generic and is easily obtained. For in-state bond issues that have relatively low issue sizes and liquidity, the Company utilizes the same parameters for pricing mentioned in the preceding paragraph adjusted for the specific issue. Periodically, the Company will validate prices supplied by the independent pricing service by comparison to prices obtained from third party sources.

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the periods presented, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:


	Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2021
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury	$	449,855	$	—	$	—	$	449,855
U.S. federal agencies		—		23,545		—		23,545
Mortgage-backed securities		—		33,561		—		33,561
States and political subdivisions		—		5,739		320		6,059
Asset backed securities		—		13,482		—		13,482

December 31, 2020
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury	$	475,236	$	—	$	—	$	475,236
U.S. federal agencies		—		19,638		—		19,638
Mortgage-backed securities		—		15,696		—		15,696
States and political subdivisions		—		28,793		155		28,948
Asset backed securities		—		—		12,714		12,714

The changes in Level 3 assets measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis during the periods presented were as follows:


	Nine Months Ended September 30,			Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2021			2020
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at the beginning of the year	$	12,869		$	12,714
Transfers (to)/from level 2		(12,714	)		1,643
Purchases		240			—
Settlements		(75	)		(1,473	)
Total unrealized losses		—			(15	)
Balance at the end of the period	$	320		$	12,869

The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of Levels 1, 2 and 3 as of the end of the reporting period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company transferred debt securities from Level 3 to Level 2 due to a review of the pricing models that determined some asset backed debt securities to be Level 2. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company transferred debt securities from Level 2 to Level 3 due to a review of the pricing models that determined some state and political subdivisions bonds to be Level 3.

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). These financial assets and financial liabilities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 3 inputs.

The Company invests in equity securities without readily determinable fair values and utilizes Level 3 inputs. These equity securities are reported at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. The realized and unrealized gains and losses are reported as securities transactions in the noninterest income section of the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Collateral dependent loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is dependent on liquidation of the collateral. When management determines that foreclosure is probable or when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty at the reporting date and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for selling costs as appropriate. In no case does the fair value of a collateral dependent loan exceed the fair value of the underlying collateral. The collateral dependent loans are adjusted to fair value through a specific allocation of the allowance for credit losses or a direct charge-down of the loan.

Repossessed assets, upon initial recognition, are measured and adjusted to fair value through a charge-off to the allowance for possible credit losses based upon the fair value of the repossessed asset.

Other real estate owned is revalued at fair value subsequent to initial recognition, with any losses recognized in net expense from other real estate owned.

The following table summarizes assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period presented. The fair value represents end of period values, which approximate fair value measurements that occurred on various measurement dates throughout the period:


	Total Fair Value
	Level 3
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of and for the Year-to-date Period Ended September 30, 2021
Equity securities	$	23,491
Collateral dependent loans		11,858
Repossessed assets		128
Other real estate owned		6,824
As of and for the Year-to-date Period Ended December 31, 2020
Equity securities	$	21,203
Collateral dependent loans		11,347
Repossessed assets		291
Other real estate owned		32,066

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company is required under current authoritative accounting guidance to disclose the estimated fair value of their financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value. For the Company, as for most financial institutions, substantially all of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments. A financial instrument is defined as cash, evidence of an ownership interest in an entity or a contract that creates a contractual obligation or right to deliver or receive cash or another financial instrument from a second entity. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents Include: Cash and Due from Banks and Interest-Bearing Deposits with Banks

The carrying amount of these short-term instruments is based on a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Debt Securities Held for Investment

For debt securities held for investment, which are generally traded in secondary markets, fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar debt securities making adjustments for credit or liquidity if applicable.

Loans Held For Sale

The Company originates mortgage loans to be sold. At the time of origination, the acquiring bank has already been determined and the terms of the loan, including interest rate, have already been set by the acquiring bank, allowing the Company to originate the loan at fair value. Mortgage loans are generally sold within 30 days of origination. Loans held for sale are valued using Level 2 inputs. Gains or losses recognized upon the sale of the loans are determined on a specific identification basis. At December 31, 2020, the Company’s principal subsidiary bank, BancFirst, had approximately $21.6 million in loans held for sale at its Hugo, Oklahoma branch that were sold to AmeriState Bank in Atoka, Oklahoma in the first quarter of 2021.

Loans

To determine the fair value of loans, the Company uses an exit price calculation, which takes into account factors such as liquidity, credit and the nonperformance risk of loans. For certain homogeneous categories of loans, such as some residential mortgages, fair values are estimated using the quoted market prices for securities backed by similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair values of other types of loans are 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.

Deposits

The fair values of transaction and savings accounts are the amounts payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair values of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit are estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Short-Term Borrowings

The amounts payable on these short-term instruments are reasonable estimates of fair value.

Subordinated Debt

The fair values of subordinated debt are estimated using the rates that would be charged for subordinated debt of similar remaining maturities.

Loan Commitments and Letters of Credit

The fair values of commitments are estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the terms of the agreements. The fair values of letters of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments that are reported at amortized cost in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, segregated by the level of valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value, are as follows:


	September 30,				December 31,
	2021				2020
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	(Dollars in thousands)
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Level 2 inputs:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,110,866	$	4,110,866	$	1,616,912	$	1,616,912
Debt securities held for investment		37		39		59		62
Loans held for sale		20,950		20,950		53,719		53,719
Level 3 inputs:
Debt securities held for investment		2,945		2,945		2,905		2,922
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses		5,930,473		5,919,882		6,303,140		6,347,803
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Level 2 inputs:
Deposits		9,992,044		10,064,348		8,064,704		8,084,695
Short-term borrowings		3,500		3,500		1,100		1,100
Subordinated debt		85,973		88,072		26,804		30,535
OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Loan commitments				3,584				3,115
Letters of credit				560				722

Non-financial Assets and Non-financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

The Company has no non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Certain non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include intangible assets and other non-financial long-lived assets measured at fair value and adjusted for impairment. These items are evaluated at least annually for impairment. The overall levels of non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis were not considered to be significant to the Company at September 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

(12) SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company evaluates its performance with an internal profitability measurement system that measures the profitability of its business units on a pre-tax basis. The five principal business units are metropolitan banks, community banks, Pegasus Bank, other financial services and executive, operations and support. Metropolitan banks, community banks and Pegasus Bank offer traditional banking products such as commercial and retail lending and a full line of deposit accounts. Metropolitan banks consist of banking locations in the metropolitan Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas. Community banks consist of banking locations in communities throughout Oklahoma. Pegasus Bank consists of banking locations in the Dallas metropolitan area. Other financial services are specialty product business units including guaranteed small business lending, residential mortgage lending, trust services, securities brokerage, electronic banking and insurance. The executive, operations and support groups represent executive management, operational support and corporate functions that are not allocated to the other business units.

The results of operations and selected financial information for the five business units are as follows:


	Metropolitan Banks		Community Banks		Pegasus Bank		Other Financial Services		Executive, Operations & Support			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Net interest income	$	18,728	$	47,817	$	6,141	$	8,718	$	(1,386	)	$	172		$	80,190
Noninterest income		5,681		16,978		359		12,198		45,214			(40,644	)		39,786
Income before taxes		15,072		31,722		2,158		5,069		34,298			(40,040	)		48,279

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Net interest income	$	20,476	$	43,369	$	5,078	$	6,816	$	(104	)	$	217		$	75,852
Noninterest income		4,735		15,149		379		10,882		25,969			(22,539	)		34,575
Income before taxes		6,669		18,257		1,429		3,819		17,158			(21,728	)		25,604

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Net interest income	$	57,909	$	135,611	$	17,308	$	30,057	$	(1,784	)	$	658		$	239,759
Noninterest income		14,494		48,151		1,098		34,686		156,970			(131,060	)		124,339
Income before taxes		46,598		98,005		5,750		16,240		126,428			(129,657	)		163,364

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Net interest income	$	64,970	$	131,784	$	15,662	$	14,304	$	196		$	217		$	227,133
Noninterest income		14,006		44,843		631		31,100		79,226			(68,004	)		101,802
Income before taxes		20,695		58,225		4,372		17,364		44,793			(66,289	)		79,160

Total Assets:
September 30, 2021	$	3,292,422	$	6,558,085	$	1,101,900	$	120,743	$	1,570,064		$	(1,340,443	)	$	11,302,771
December 31, 2020		2,729,886		5,527,611		919,572		137,122		1,073,507			(1,175,341	)		9,212,357

The financial information for each business unit is presented on the basis used internally by management to evaluate performance and allocate resources. The Company utilizes a transfer pricing system to allocate the benefit or cost of funds provided or used by the various business units. Certain services provided by the support group to other business units, such as item processing, are allocated at rates approximating the cost of providing the services. Eliminations are adjustments to consolidate the business units and companies.

(13) SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 29, 2021, BancFirst Corporation entered into an agreement to acquire Worthington National Bank (“Worthington”). Worthington is a national bank chartered by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) with one location in Arlington, Texas, one location in Colleyville, Texas and two Fort Worth, Texas locations. As of September 30, 2021, Worthington had approximately $462.6 million in total assets, $269.0 million in loans and $421.5 million in deposits. The acquisition is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2022. Upon acquisition, Worthington will continue to operate as “Worthington National Bank” under a separate OCC charter and remain a separate subsidiary of BancFirst Corporation governed by its existing board of directors. BancFirst Corporation intends to provide an appropriate amount of capital or other support to increase Worthington’s ability to approve larger loans and allow Worthington to continue to grow their assets.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes to the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, and the other information included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. Certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those set forth under "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of the 2020 Form 10-K, and "Item 1A, Risk Factors" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements appearing in this discussion and analysis.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Company may make forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to earnings, credit quality, corporate objectives, interest rates and other financial and business matters. Forward-looking statements include estimates and give management’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. The Company cautions readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including economic conditions; the performance of financial markets and interest rates; legislative and regulatory actions and reforms; competition; as well as other factors, all of which change over time. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) projections of revenues, expenses, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, the payment or nonpayment of dividends, capital structure and other financial items; (ii) statements of plans, objectives and expectations, including those relating to products or services; (iii) statements of future economic performance; and (iv) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “targeted”, “continue”, “remain”, “will”, “should”, “may” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:



The COVID-19 pandemic’s adverse effects on us and our customers, employees and third-party service providers; the adverse impacts of the pandemic on our business, financial position, operations and prospects may be material. It is not possible to accurately predict the extent, severity or duration of the pandemic or when normal economic and operation conditions will return.



The likelihood the Durbin Amendment will impact non-interest income.



The effect of governments’ stimulus programs.



Local, regional, national and international economic conditions and the impact they may have on the Company and its customers and the Company’s assessment of that impact.



Changes in the mix of loan geographies, sectors and types or the level of non-performing assets and charge-offs.



Inflation, interest rates, energy prices, securities markets and monetary fluctuations.



The effect of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) with which the Company must comply.



Impairment of the Company’s goodwill or other intangible assets.



Changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits.



Changes in the financial performance and/or condition of the Company’s borrowers.



Technological changes.



Acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses.



The effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters.



The Company’s success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing items.

Actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements.

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken in response to it have negatively impacted the global economy and all financial markets since March 31, 2020. Although the Company is not able to estimate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant economic circumstances on a long-term basis at this time, the COVID-19 pandemic could materially affect the Company’s financial and operational results. The Company is closely monitoring its loan portfolio for effects related to COVID-19. See Item 1.A. Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, for further discussion.

SUMMARY

The Company’s net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $38.8 million, compared to $20.9 million for the third quarter of 2020. Diluted net income per common share was $1.16 and $0.63 for the third quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2021, compared to a provision for credit losses of $18.7 million for the third quarter of 2020.

Net income was $129.5 million, or $3.88 diluted earnings per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net income of $64.2 million, or $1.94 diluted earnings per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The Company recorded a net benefit from reversal of provisions for credit losses of $8.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to a provision for credit losses of $57.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

The Company’s net interest income for the third quarter of 2021 increased to $80.2 million, compared to $75.9 million for the third quarter of 2020, as a result of an increase of $6.2 million in fee income from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. The net interest margin for the third quarter was 3.09%, compared to 3.40% a year ago. Noninterest income for the third quarter of 2021 totaled $39.8 million, compared to $34.6 million for the third quarter of 2020. The increase in noninterest income was attributable to $2.9 million in rental income from other real estate property, a $2.1 million increase in income from debit card interchange fees and a $1.5 million increase in insurance commissions. Noninterest expense for the third quarter of 2021 increased to $70.2 million, compared to $66.1 million for the third quarter of 2020, because of the increase in approximately $2.0 million related to other real estate property operating costs and $1.0 million in net occupancy and depreciation primarily from the Company’s move to its new corporate headquarters. The Company’s effective tax rate was 19.7% for the third quarter of 2021 compared to 18.4% for the third quarter of 2020.

At September 30, 2021, the Company’s total assets were $11.3 billion, an increase of $2.1 billion from December 31, 2020. Loans totaled $6.0 billion, a decrease of $410.3 million from December 31, 2020 stemming from a net decrease of approximately $451.5 million in PPP loans and the sale of approximately $21 million of loans from the Company’s Hugo, Oklahoma branch, along with pay downs on loans. The decrease in loans were partially offset by the Company’s purchase of approximately $149 million in loans from the First National Bank and Trust Company of Vinita, Oklahoma. Deposits totaled $10.0 billion, an increase of $1.9 billion from the December 31, 2020 total. The increase in assets and deposits was predominantly related to PPP and other government stimulus payments. At September 30, 2021, the Company had PPP loans held for investment of $201.2 million, net of unamortized processing fees of $6.7 million. The Company’s total stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2021 was $1.1 billion, an increase of $79.0 million over December 31, 2020. Off-balance sheet sweep accounts totaled $2.7 billion at September 30, 2021 compared to $2.8 billion at December 31, 2020.

Nonaccrual loans represent 0.44% of total loans at September 30, 2021, down from 0.58% at December 31, 2020. Net charge-offs were 0.01% of average loans for the third quarter of 2021, compared to 0.03% in the third quarter of 2020. The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.43% at September 30, 2021 compared to 1.42% at December 31, 2020. The allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans was 324.96% at September 30, 2021 compared to 243.35% at December 31, 2020.

See Note (2) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosure regarding the Company’s recent developments, including mergers and acquisitions.

FUTURE APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

There have been no changes in the Company’s disclosures regarding recently issued accounting pronouncements since December 31, 2020, the date of its most recent annual report to stockholders.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

See Note (12) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding business segments.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Average Balances, Income, Expenses and Rates

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, certain information related to our average balance sheet and our average yields on assets and average costs of liabilities. Such yields are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of the corresponding assets or liabilities. Average balances are derived from daily averages.


BANCFIRST CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
(Unaudited)
Taxable Equivalent Basis
(Dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021								2020
				Interest		Average						Interest		Average
	Average			Income/		Yield/			Average			Income/		Yield/
	Balance			Expense		Rate			Balance			Expense		Rate
ASSETS
Earning assets:
Loans (1)	$	6,103,533		$	80,370		5.22	%	$	6,671,344		$	76,744		4.56	%
Debt securities – taxable		536,690			1,484		1.10			591,933			2,032		1.36
Debt securities – tax exempt		6,336			45		2.83			33,785			166		1.95
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks		3,682,313			1,441		0.16			1,567,437			422		0.11
Total earning assets		10,328,872			83,340		3.20			8,864,499			79,364		3.55
Nonearning assets:
Cash and due from banks		269,153								241,160
Interest receivable and other assets		696,567								619,570
Allowance for credit losses		(83,969	)							(88,823	)
Total nonearning assets		881,751								771,907
Total assets	$	11,210,623							$	9,636,406
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Transaction deposits	$	881,043		$	161		0.07	%	$	678,447		$	125		0.07	%
Savings deposits		3,825,687			989		0.10			3,393,158			890		0.10
Time deposits		659,490			838		0.50			699,074			1,839		1.04
Short-term borrowings		2,713			—		0.10			3,117			—		0.05
Long-term borrowings		—			—		—			2,119			—		—
Subordinated debt		85,964			1,031		4.76			26,804			491		7.27
Total interest-bearing liabilities		5,454,897			3,019		0.22			4,802,719			3,345		0.28
Interest-free funds:
Noninterest-bearing deposits		4,547,944								3,722,973
Interest payable and other liabilities		61,794								60,574
Stockholders’ equity		1,145,988								1,050,140
Total interest free funds		5,755,726								4,833,687
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	11,210,623							$	9,636,406
Net interest income				$	80,321							$	76,019
Net interest spread							2.98	%							3.27	%
Effect of interest free funds							0.11	%							0.13	%
Net interest margin							3.09	%							3.40	%

For these computations, information is shown on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 21% tax rate.
(1) Nonaccrual loans are included in the average loan balances and any interest on such nonaccrual loans is recognized on a cash basis.


BANCFIRST CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS
(Unaudited)
Taxable Equivalent Basis
(Dollars in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021								2020
				Interest		Average						Interest		Average
	Average			Income/		Yield/			Average			Income/		Yield/
	Balance			Expense		Rate			Balance			Expense		Rate
ASSETS
Earning assets:
Loans (1)	$	6,267,176		$	240,733		5.14	%	$	6,376,221		$	232,380		4.85	%
Debt securities – taxable		531,109			4,779		1.20			556,557			6,665		1.60
Debt securities – tax exempt		13,530			222		2.20			28,579			485		2.26
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks		3,064,852			2,861		0.12			1,509,493			5,586		0.49
Total earning assets		9,876,667			248,595		3.37			8,470,850			245,116		3.85
Nonearning assets:
Cash and due from banks		270,724								210,558
Interest receivable and other assets		688,223								603,167
Allowance for credit losses		(89,116	)							(69,603	)
Total nonearning assets		869,831								744,122
Total assets	$	10,746,498							$	9,214,972
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Transaction deposits	$	835,363		$	465		0.07	%	$	755,835		$	809		0.14	%
Savings deposits		3,675,121			3,034		0.11			3,230,145			8,482		0.35
Time deposits		658,306			2,814		0.57			699,211			6,713		1.28
Short-term borrowings		2,595			1		0.07			3,306			8		0.33
Long-term borrowings		—			—		—			1,478			—		—
Subordinated debt		46,957			2,100		5.98			26,804			1,474		7.33
Total interest-bearing liabilities		5,218,342			8,414		0.22			4,716,779			17,486		0.49
Interest-free funds:
Noninterest-bearing deposits		4,363,925								3,414,106
Interest payable and other liabilities		50,469								46,175
Stockholders’ equity		1,113,762								1,037,912
Total interest free funds		5,528,156								4,498,193
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	10,746,498							$	9,214,972
Net interest income				$	240,181							$	227,630
Net interest spread							3.15	%							3.36	%
Effect of interest free funds							0.10	%							0.22	%
Net interest margin							3.25	%							3.58	%

For these computations, information is shown on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 21% tax rate.
(1) Nonaccrual loans are included in the average loan balances and any interest on such nonaccrual loans is recognized on a cash basis.

Selected income statement data and other selected data for the comparable periods were as follows:

BANCFIRST CORPORATION

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021			2020			2021			2020
Income Statement Data
Net interest income	$	80,190		$	75,852		$	239,759		$	227,133
Provision for/(benefit from) credit losses		1,483			18,740			(8,466	)		57,656
Securities transactions		150			—			417			(545	)
Total noninterest income		39,786			34,575			124,339			101,802
Salaries and employee benefits		42,267			41,995			123,836			123,977
Total noninterest expense		70,214			66,083			209,200			192,119
Net income		38,750			20,890			129,462			64,228
Per Common Share Data
Net income – basic	$	1.18		$	0.64		$	3.95		$	1.97
Net income – diluted		1.16			0.63			3.88			1.94
Cash dividends		0.36			0.34			1.04			0.98
Performance Data
Return on average assets		1.37	%		0.86	%		1.61	%		0.93	%
Return on average stockholders’ equity		13.42			7.89			15.54			8.24
Cash dividend payout ratio		30.51			53.13			26.33			49.75
Net interest spread		2.98			3.27			3.15			3.36
Net interest margin		3.09			3.40			3.25			3.58
Efficiency ratio		58.52			59.84			57.46			58.41
Net charge-offs to average loans		0.01			0.03			0.08			0.05

Net Interest Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, net interest income, which is the Company’s principal source of operating revenue, increased $4.3 million or 5.7% compared to the three months ended September 30, 2020. Net interest income increased for the third quarter of 2021, as a result of an increase of $6.2 million in fee income from PPP loan forgiveness. Net interest margin is the ratio of taxable-equivalent net interest income to average earning assets for the period. As shown in the preceding table, the Company’s net interest margin for the third quarter of 2021 decreased compared to the third quarter of 2020. This decrease in margin was due to larger balances in interest-bearing deposits with banks during the quarter.

Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 increased $12.6 million or 5.6% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Net interest income increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as a result of an increase of $24.2 million in fee income from PPP loan forgiveness and the drop in average interest rates on deposits. As shown in the preceding table, the Company’s net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 decreased compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020, due to larger balances and lower average rates on interest-bearing deposits with banks during the period.

The Company’s net interest income and net interest margin have been, and the Company currently expects them to continue to be, impacted by the decreases in interest rates stemming from the Federal Reserve's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our expectation is that interest rates will increase slightly in the upcoming year.

Benefit from and Provision for Credit Losses

For the third quarter of 2021, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.5 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $18.7 million for the third quarter of 2020. The Company’s provision for the third quarter of 2021 supported a stable reserve as COVID continues to impact some businesses in Oklahoma and Texas despite a decline in COVID cases. The elevated provision during the third quarter of 2020 was based on the Company’s evaluation of the level of uncertainty and lack of clarity of the timing of an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the magnitude of the government’s stimulus response to it. The Company establishes an allowance as an estimate of the expected credit losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. Management believes the allowance for credit losses is appropriate based upon management’s best estimate of expected losses within the existing loan portfolio. Should any of the factors considered by management in evaluating the appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses

change, the Company’s estimate of expected credit losses could also change, which could affect the amount of future provisions for credit losses. Net loan charge-offs were $10,000 for the third quarter of 2021, compared to net loan charge-offs of $2.1 million for the third quarter of 2020. The rate of net charge-offs to average total loans, as presented in the preceding table, continues to be at a low level.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded a net benefit from reversal of provision for credit losses of $8.5 million compared to a provision for credit losses of $57.7 million for nine months ended September 30, 2020. Net loan charge-offs were $4.7 million, compared to $3.1 million for the same period of the prior year. The Company’s reversal of provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was based on improvements in economic conditions and the Company’s outlook for certain economic indicators. The elevated provision during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was based on the Company’s evaluation of the level of uncertainty and lack of clarity of the timing of an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the magnitude of the government’s stimulus response to it.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income, as presented in the preceding table, increased by $5.2 million for the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020. The increase in noninterest income was attributable to $2.9 million in rental income from other real estate property, a $2.1 million increase in income from debit card interchange fees and a $1.5 million increase in insurance commissions.

Noninterest income included non-sufficient funds fees totaling $6.8 million and $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. This represents 17.2% and 18.6% of the Company’s noninterest income for the respective periods. In addition, the Company had debit card interchange fees totaling $11.7 million and $9.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. This represents 29.5% and 27.9% of the Company’s noninterest income for the respective periods. For the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020, government assistance funds that flowed into the market, including PPP loans and stimulus payments to households, increased both customer liquidity and interchange volume resulting in higher debit card interchange fees.

Noninterest income increased by $22.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in noninterest income was due to a purchase gain of $4.8 million associated with The First National Bank and Trust Company of Vinita, Oklahoma, a gain from the sale of the Company’s Hugo, Oklahoma branch of $2.5 million, a $7.3 million increase in income from debit card interchange fees, $7.5 million in rental income from other real estate property, and a $2.4 million increase in insurance commissions, which were partially offset by a $4.5 million decrease in income from sweep fees. In addition, the Company earned $5.7 million on the sale of loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The income from sales of loans increased due to the increase in volume of mortgage loans originated because of record low mortgage rates.

Noninterest income included non-sufficient fund fees totaling $18.0 million and $19.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. This represents 14.4% and 19.3% of the Company’s noninterest income for the respective periods. In addition, the Company had debit card interchange fees totaling $34.3 million and $27.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. This represents 27.6% and 26.5% of the Company’s noninterest income for the respective periods. Government assistance funds that flowed into the market, including PPP loans and stimulus payments to households, increased both customer liquidity and interchange volume. This activity resulted in lower non-sufficient funds fees and higher debit card interchange fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was minimal likelihood that the Company would surpass $10 billion in total assets for several years. However, with the CARES Act, including PPP loans, stimulus payments to households, and artificially high household savings rates, our deposits and assets have grown dramatically beyond reasonably foreseeable levels. To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of the aforementioned stimulus programs continue, it is likely the Company will exceed $10 billion in total assets at December 31, 2021. Pursuant to the Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Act, based on current run rates, this would trigger an approximate reduction of annual pretax income from debit card interchange fees of between $20 to $22 million beginning July 1, 2022. The Company is undergoing efforts through the use of our existing sweep product to reduce total assets below $10 billion at December 31, 2021, but the success of these efforts is uncertain.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense, as presented in the preceding table, increased by $4.1 million for third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020. The increase in noninterest expenses was due to $2.0 million related to other real estate property operating costs and approximately $1.0 million in net occupancy and depreciation primarily from the Company’s move to its new corporate headquarters.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, noninterest expense increased by $17.1 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in noninterest expenses was due to approximately $6.6 million related to other real estate

property operating costs, $4.0 million in acquisition related expenses, approximately $3.5 million in net occupancy and depreciation primarily from the Company’s move to its new corporate headquarters, and a $1.3 million increase in deposit insurance. The nine months ended September 30, 2020 included a $2.3 million gain on the sale of other real estate owned, compared to approximately $245,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, that reduced noninterest expense.

Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate was 19.7% for the third quarter of 2021, compared to 18.4% for the third quarter of 2020. The lower effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2020 was due to a greater effect of tax credits on lower reported income.

The Company’s effective tax rate on income before taxes was 20.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 18.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The lower effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2020 was due to a greater effect of tax credits on lower reported income.

The reasons for the difference between the Company’s effective tax rate and the federal statutory rate were tax-exempt income, nondeductible amortization, federal and state tax credits and state tax expense.

FINANCIAL POSITION

BANCFIRST CORPORATION

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


	September 30,			December 31,
	2021			2020
	(unaudited)
Balance Sheet Data
Total assets	$	11,302,771		$	9,212,357
Total loans (net of unearned interest)		6,037,886			6,448,225
Allowance for credit losses		86,463			91,366
Debt securities		529,484			555,196
Deposits		9,992,044			8,064,704
Stockholders' equity		1,146,874			1,067,885
Book value per share		35.21			32.64
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)(1)		30.04			27.47
Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value per Common Share (non-GAAP)(2)
Stockholders' equity	$	1,146,874		$	1,067,885
Less goodwill		149,922			149,922
Less intangible assets, net		18,325			18,999
Tangible stockholders' equity (non-GAAP)	$	978,627		$	898,964
Common shares outstanding		32,572,217			32,719,852
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)	$	30.04		$	27.47
Selected Financial Ratios
Balance Sheet Ratios:
Average loans to deposits (year-to-date)		65.74	%		78.28	%
Average earning assets to total assets (year-to-date)		91.91			91.90
Average stockholders’ equity to average assets (year-to-date)		10.36			11.17
Asset Quality Data
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing	$	5,186		$	4,802
Nonaccrual loans (3)		26,607			37,545
Restructured loans		7,073			7,784
Total nonperforming and restructured loans		38,866			50,131
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets		39,060			32,480
Total nonperforming and restructured assets		77,926			82,611
Asset Quality Ratios:
Nonaccrual loans to total loans		0.44	%		0.58	%
Nonperforming and restructured loans to total loans		0.64			0.78
Nonperforming and restructured assets to total assets		0.69			0.90
Allowance for credit losses to total loans		1.43			1.42
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming and restructured loans		222.46			182.26
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans		324.96			243.35
(1) Refer to the “Reconciliation of Tangible Book Value per Common Share (non-GAAP)” Table.
(2) Tangible book value per common share is stockholders’ equity less goodwill and intangible assets, net, divided by common shares outstanding. This amount is a non-GAAP financial measure but has been included as it is considered to be a critical metric with which to analyze and evaluate the financial condition and capital strength of the Company. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(3) Government Agencies guarantee approximately $3.1 million of nonaccrual loans at September 30, 2021.

Cash and Interest-Bearing Deposits with Banks

The aggregate of cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits with banks increased by $2.5 billion or 154.2% to $4.1 billion, from December 31, 2020 to September 30, 2021. The increase was primarily related to the increase in deposits from PPP and other government stimulus payments.

Securities

At September 30, 2021, total debt securities decreased $25.7 million, or 4.6% compared to December 31, 2020. The size of the Company’s securities portfolio is determined by the Company’s liquidity and asset/liability management. The net unrealized gain on debt securities available for sale, before taxes, was $6.4 million at September 30, 2021, compared to a net unrealized gain of $9.9 million at December 31, 2020. These unrealized gains are included in the Company’s stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income tax, in the amounts of a gain of $4.9 million at September 30, 2021 and a gain of $7.4 million at December 31, 2020.

See Note (3) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding the Company’s Securities.

Loans

At September 30, 2021, total loans decreased $410.3 million or 6.4% compared to December 31, 2020. The decrease in loans resulted from a net decrease of approximately $451.5 million in PPP loans and the sale of approximately $21 million of loans from the Company’s Hugo, Oklahoma branch along with pay downs on loans. The decrease in loans were partially offset by the Company’s purchase of approximately $149 million in loans, from The First National Bank and Trust Company of Vinita, Oklahoma. At September 30, 2021, the balance of total PPP loans was $201.2 million, net of unamortized processing fees of $6.7 million.

See Note (4) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding the Company’s loan portfolio segments.

Allowance for Credit Losses

On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASC 326, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as CECL. The decrease in the allowance for credit loss during 2021 was primarily driven by a reversal of provision during the second quarter of 2021, and a lower provision in the third quarter of 2021 based on sustained improvements in the economy, both nationally and in Oklahoma and Texas, which reduced the amount of expected credit loss within the loan portfolio. This reduction was partially offset by additional allowance for credit loss required by newly acquired loans purchased with credit deterioration.

Nonaccrual and Restructured Assets

At September 30, 2021, nonperforming and restructured assets decreased $4.7 million to $77.9 million compared to December 31, 2020. The Company’s level of nonperforming and restructured assets has continued to be relatively low, equating to 0.69% of total assets at September 30, 2021 and 0.90% of total assets at December 31, 2020.

Nonaccrual loans totaled $26.6 million at September 30, 2021, compared to $37.5 million at December 31, 2020. At September 30, 2021, the Company’s nonaccrual loans decreased $10.9 million from December 31, 2020, due to resolutions of several loans, which were offset by $7.2 million of nonaccrual loans acquired from The First National Bank and Trust Company of Vinita, Oklahoma. The Company’s nonaccrual loans are primarily commercial and agricultural non-real estate and farmland. Nonaccrual loans negatively impact the Company’s net interest margin. A loan is placed on nonaccrual status when, in the opinion of management, the future collectability of both interest and principal is in serious doubt. Interest income is not recognized until the principal balance is fully collected. However, if the full collection of the remaining principal balance is not in doubt, interest income is recognized on certain of these loans on a cash basis. Had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their original contractual terms, the Company would have recognized additional interest income of approximately $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Only a small amount of this interest is expected to be ultimately collected. Approximately $3.1 million of nonaccrual loans were guaranteed by government agencies at September 30, 2021.

Restructured loans totaled $7.1 million at September 30, 2021 compared to $7.8 million at December 31, 2020. The Company charges interest on principal balances outstanding during deferral periods. As a result, the current and future financial effects of the recorded balance of loans considered to be troubled debt restructurings whose terms were modified during the period were not considered to be material.

The classification of a loan as nonperforming does not necessarily indicate that loan principal and interest will ultimately be uncollectible; although, in an economic downturn, the Company’s experience has been that the level of collections declines. The above normal risk associated with nonperforming loans has been considered in the determination of the allowance for credit losses. At September 30, 2021, the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonperforming and restructured loans was 222.46%, compared to 182.26%, at December 31, 2020. The level of nonperforming loans and credit losses could rise over time as a result of adverse economic conditions.

Other real estate owned (OREO) and repossessed assets totaled $39.1 million at September 30, 2021, compared to $32.5 million at December 31, 2020. Other real estate owned consists of properties acquired through foreclosure proceedings or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure and premises held for sale. At September 30, 2021, the Company’s OREO increased $6.8 million from December 31, 2020, and included approximately $4.0 million from the repossession of one commercial real estate property, $2.4 million from the decommissioning of the Company’s previous headquarters, and approximately $600,000 acquired from The First National Bank and Trust Company of Vinita, Oklahoma. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, other real estate owned included a commercial real estate property recorded at approximately $28 million. Other real estate owned and repossessed assets are carried at the lower of the book values of the related loans or fair values based upon appraisals, less estimated costs to sell. Write-downs arising at the time of reclassification of such properties from loans to other real estate owned are charged directly to the allowance for credit losses. Any losses on bank premises designated to be sold are charged to operating expense at the time of transfer from premises to other

real estate owned. Decreases in values of properties subsequent to their classification as other real estate owned are charged to operating expense.

Intangible Assets, Goodwill and Other Assets

Identifiable intangible assets and goodwill totaled $168.2 million and $168.9 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

On May 20, 2021, the Company recorded a core deposit intangible of approximately $1.7 million because of the purchase of assets and assumption of liabilities from The First National Bank and Trust Company of Vinita, Oklahoma. See Note (2) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosure regarding the Company’s recent developments, including mergers and acquisitions.

Other assets includes the cash surrender value of key-man life insurance policies totaling $82.1 million at September 30, 2021 and $80.7 million at December 31, 2020.

Equity securities are reported in other assets on the balance sheet. The Company invests in equity securities without readily determinable fair values. These equity securities are reported at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. The realized and unrealized gains and losses are reported as securities transactions in the noninterest income section of the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The balance of equity securities was $23.5 million at September 30, 2021 and $21.2 million at December 31, 2020. The Company reviews its portfolio of equity securities for impairment at least quarterly. The balance of these equity securities included equity interests of previous borrowers in the oil and gas industry, which were received through bankruptcy proceedings, which totaled approximately $13.1 million at September 30, 2021 and approximately $11.1 million at December 31, 2020.

Low Income Housing and New Market Tax Credit Investments

During 2021, there have not been any material changes in the Company’s low income housing tax credit investments and new market tax credit investments, which are included in other assets on the Company’s balance sheet. See Note (6) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, for disclosures regarding these investments.

Liquidity and Funding

The Company’s principal source of liquidity and funding is its broad deposit base generated from customer relationships. The availability of deposits is affected by economic conditions, competition with other financial institutions and alternative investments available to customers. Through interest rates paid, service charge levels and services offered, the Company can affect its level of deposits to a limited extent. The level and maturity of funding necessary to support the Company’s lending and investment functions is determined through the Company’s asset/liability management process. The Company currently does not rely heavily on long-term borrowings and does not utilize brokered CDs. The Company maintains federal funds lines of credit with other banks and could utilize the sale of loans, securities and liquidation of other assets as sources of liquidity and funding.

There have not been any other material changes from the liquidity and funding discussion included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Deposits

At September 30, 2021, deposits totaled $10.0 billion, an increase of $1.9 billion or 23.9% from the December 31, 2020 total. The increase in deposits was primarily related to deposits of proceeds from the PPP and other government stimulus payments. The Company’s core deposits provide it with a stable, low-cost funding source. The Company’s core deposits as a percentage of total deposits were 98.5% at September 30, 2021 and 98.2% at December 31, 2020. Noninterest-bearing deposits to total deposits were 46.0% at September 30, 2021, compared to 47.0% at December 31, 2020.

Subordinated Debt

On June 17, 2021, the Company completed a private placement, under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, of $60 million aggregate principal amount of 3.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036 to various institutional accredited investors. See Note (7) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a complete discussion of the Company’s subordinated debt.

Short-Term Borrowings

Short-term borrowings, consisting primarily of federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements are another source of funds for the Company. The level of these borrowings is determined by various factors, including customer demand and the Company’s ability to earn a favorable spread on the funds obtained. Short-term borrowings were $3.5 million at September 30, 2021, compared to $1.1 million at December 31, 2020.

Long-Term Borrowings

The Company has a line of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Topeka, Kansas to use for liquidity or to match-fund certain long-term fixed-rate loans. The Company’s assets, including residential first mortgages of $862.4 million, are pledged as collateral for the borrowings under the line of credit. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had no advances outstanding under the line of credit from FHLB.

Capital Resources

Stockholders’ equity totaled $1.1 billion at both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. In addition to net income of $129.5 million, other changes in stockholders’ equity during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 included $1.7 million related to common stock issuances and $1.6 million related to stock-based compensation, that were partially offset by $34.1 million in dividends, $11.7 million from the repurchase of the Company's stock, $5.5 million from settlement of options in cash, and a $2.6 million decrease in other comprehensive income. The Company’s leverage ratio and total risk-based capital ratios at September 30, 2021, were well in excess of the regulatory requirements.

See Note (9) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of capital ratios and requirements.

Liquidity Risk and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

There have not been any material changes in the Company’s liquidity and off-balance sheet arrangements included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis which was included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s disclosures regarding market risk since December 31, 2020, the date of its most recent annual report to stockholders.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and its Disclosure Committee, which includes the Company’s Executive Chairman, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Internal Auditor, Chief Asset Quality Officer, Controller, General Counsel and Vice President of Corporate Finance, have evaluated, as of the last day of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based on their evaluation they concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Company are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. During the period to which this report relates, there have not been any changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, such controls.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

The Company has been named as a defendant in various legal actions arising from the conduct of its normal business activities. Although the amount of any liability that could arise with respect to these actions cannot be accurately predicted, in the opinion of the Company, any such liability will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Except as set forth below, as of September 30, 2021, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020:

The Durbin Amendment is a provision in the larger Dodd-Frank Act that gave the Federal Reserve the authority to establish rates on debit card transactions. The Durbin Amendment aims to control debit card interchange fees and restrict anti-competitive practices. The law applies to banks with over $10 billion in assets and limits what these banks may charge for debit card interchange fees. At December 31, 2020, the Company’s assets did not exceed $10 billion, but at September 30, 2021 the Company’s assets did exceed $10 billion. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was minimal likelihood that the Company would surpass $10 billion in total assets for several years. However, with the CARES Act, including PPP loans, stimulus payments to households, and artificially high household savings rates, our deposits and assets have grown dramatically beyond reasonably foreseeable levels. To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of the aforementioned stimulus programs continue, it is likely the Company will exceed $10 billion in total assets at December 31, 2021. Pursuant to the Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Act, based on current run rates, this would trigger an approximate reduction of annual pretax income from debit card interchange fees of between $20 to $22 million beginning July 1, 2022. The Company is undergoing efforts through the use of our existing sweep product to reduce total assets below $10 billion at December 31, 2021, but the success of these efforts is uncertain.

On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an interim final rule that requires employers with 100 or more employees to develop, to implement and to enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, unless unvaccinated employees comply with masking and testing requirements. Such requirements are currently scheduled to be effective on January 4, 2022. The Company is evaluating the effect of such mandate on its workforce, but is concerned that, if the mandate becomes effective, it may have a material adverse effect on employee retention and morale.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following table provides information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended September 31, 2021.


								Maximum
						(1	)	Number of Shares
					Total Number of			That May Yet Be
					Shares Purchased			Purchased Under
	Total Number of		Average Price		as Part of Publicly			the Plan at the
Period	Shares Purchased		Paid Per Share		Announced Plan			End of the Period
July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021		—	$	—		—			62,782
August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021		—		—		—			62,782
September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021		212,296		54.94		212,296			500,486

(1) In November 1999, the Company adopted the Stock Repurchase Program (the “SRP”). The timing, price and amount of stock repurchases under the SRP may be determined by management and approved by the Company’s Executive Committee. During September 2021, the SRP was amended to permit the repurchase of an additional 650,000 shares.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

None.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.


Exhibit Number		Exhibit


2.1		Share Exchange Agreement by and between BancFirst Corporation and Pegasus Bank dated April 23, 2019 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated April 25, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1		Amended and Restated By-Laws of BancFirst Corporation (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 27, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference).

3.2		Restated Certificate of Incorporation of BancFirst Corporation dated August 5, 2021. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2021).

4.1		Instruments defining the rights of securities holders (see Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 above).
4.2		Description of Registrant’s Securities (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.3		Form of Amended and Restated Trust Agreement relating to the 7.20% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities of BFC Capital Trust II (filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3/A, File No. 333-112488 dated February 23, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.4		Form of 7.20% Cumulative Trust Preferred Security Certificate for BFC Capital Trust II (filed as Exhibit D to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3/A, File No. 333-112488 dated February 23, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.5		Form of Indenture relating to the 7.20% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures of BancFirst Corporation issued to BFC Capital Trust II (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-112488 dated February 4, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.6		Form of Certificate of 7.20% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debenture of BancFirst Corporation (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-112488 dated February 4, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

4.7		Form of Guarantee of BancFirst Corporation relating to the 7.20% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities of BFC Capital Trust II (filed as Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3/A, File No. 333-112488 dated February 23, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1		BancFirst Corporation Employee Stock Ownership and Trust Agreement adopted effective January 1, 2015 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.2		Amendment Number One to the BancFirst Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 26, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.3		BancFirst Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan 2019 Amendment Number One (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.4		Adoption Agreement for the BancFirst Corporation Thrift Plan adopted April 21, 2016 effective January 1, 2016. (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.5		Amendment Number One to the BancFirst Corporation Thrift Plan. (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 26, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.6		2019 Amendment BancFirst Corporation Thrift Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.7		2020 Amendment BancFirst Corporation Thrift Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K for dated December 17, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference).


10.8		Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions by and between Cotter Tower – Oklahoma L.P. and BancFirst Corporation. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 5, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.9		First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions by and between Cotter Tower – Oklahoma L.P. and BancFirst Corporation. (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 5, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.10		Amended and Restated BancFirst Corporation Stock Option Plan. (filed as exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.11		Amended and Restated BancFirst Corporation Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan. (filed as exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.12		Amended and Restated BancFirst Corporation Directors’ Deferred Stock Compensation Plan. (filed as exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.13		Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement. (filed as exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 17, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference).

31.1*		Chief Executive Officer’s Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a).

31.2*		Chief Financial Officer’s Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a).

32*		CEO’s & CFO’s Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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* Filed herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.


		BANCFIRST CORPORATION
		(Registrant)

Date: November 5, 2021		/s/ David Harlow
		David Harlow
		President
		Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: November 5, 2021		/s/ Kevin Lawrence
		Kevin Lawrence
		Executive Vice President
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)