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PEOPLES BANCORP INC - Quarter Report: 2019 September (Form 10-Q)



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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
  x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
            For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019
                                                                                        
OR
  o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
            For the transition period from ____ to ____

Commission File Number: 000-16772
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PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio
 
 
 
31-0987416
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
 
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
138 Putnam Street, P.O. Box 738, Marietta, Ohio
 
 
 
45750
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
 
 
 
(740) 373-3155
 
 
Not Applicable
 
 
 
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
 
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 Shares, without par value
PEBO
The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 x   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No  o

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

Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company o

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.  o

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

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 20,690,480 common shares, without par value, at October 29, 2019.



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PART I
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
 
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Assets
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
68,399

$
61,775

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
53,050

15,837

Total cash and cash equivalents
121,449

77,612

Available-for-sale investment securities, at fair value (amortized cost of $976,286 at September 30, 2019 and $804,655 at December 31, 2018)
988,035

791,891

Held-to-maturity investment securities, at amortized cost (fair value of $34,893 at September 30, 2019 and $36,963 at December 31, 2018)
33,829

36,961

Other investment securities
43,045

42,985

Total investment securities
1,064,909

871,837

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs (a)
2,850,316

2,728,778

Allowance for loan losses
(21,585
)
(20,195
)
Net loans
2,828,731

2,708,583

Loans held for sale
4,522

5,470

Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
63,338

56,542

Bank owned life insurance
70,396

68,934

Goodwill
166,494

151,245

Other intangible assets
12,632

10,840

Other assets
63,677

40,391

Total assets
$
4,396,148

$
3,991,454

Liabilities
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
Non-interest-bearing
$
677,232

$
607,877

Interest-bearing
2,679,970

2,347,588

Total deposits
3,357,202

2,955,465

Short-term borrowings
288,150

356,198

Long-term borrowings
84,194

109,644

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
78,069

50,007

Total liabilities
3,807,615

3,471,314

Stockholders’ equity
 
 
Preferred stock, no par value, 50,000 shares authorized, no shares issued at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018


Common stock, no par value, 24,000,000 shares authorized, 21,149,122 shares issued at September 30, 2019 and 20,124,378 shares issued at December 31, 2018, including shares held in treasury
420,070

386,814

Retained earnings
179,238

160,346

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income taxes
1,089

(12,933
)
Treasury stock, at cost, 493,742 shares at September 30, 2019 and 601,289 shares at December 31, 2018
(11,864
)
(14,087
)
Total stockholders’ equity
588,533

520,140

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
4,396,148

$
3,991,454

(a) Also referred to throughout the document as "total loans" and "loans held for investment."
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements


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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
36,522

$
33,355

 
$
107,235

$
91,486

Interest and dividends on taxable investment securities
5,891

5,577

 
17,670

17,057

Interest on tax-exempt investment securities
690

613

 
1,956

1,891

Other interest income
506

86

 
945

192

Total interest income
43,609

39,631

 
127,806

110,626

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on deposits
6,159

4,018

 
16,722

9,332

Interest on short-term borrowings
1,150

1,617

 
3,556

3,760

Interest on long-term borrowings
546

672

 
1,811

2,043

Total interest expense
7,855

6,307

 
22,089

15,135

Net interest income
35,754

33,324

 
105,717

95,491

Provision for loan losses
1,005

1,302

 
1,368

4,473

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
34,749

32,022

 
104,349

91,018

Non-interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
Electronic banking income
3,577

2,890

 
9,831

8,460

Insurance income
3,386

3,388

 
11,493

11,412

Deposit account service charges
3,233

2,652

 
8,551

7,160

Trust and investment income
3,205

3,110

 
9,718

9,410

Mortgage banking income
1,204

1,060

 
2,992

2,380

Commercial loan swap fees
772

355

 
1,434

617

Bank owned life insurance income
487

495

 
1,462

1,460

Net gain (loss) on investment securities
97


 
70

(146
)
Net (loss) gain on asset disposals and other transactions
(78
)
12

 
(553
)
(319
)
Other non-interest income
510

391

 
2,113

2,143

Total non-interest income
16,393

14,353


47,111

42,577

Non-interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefit costs
18,931

17,908

 
58,957

51,923

Net occupancy and equipment expense
3,098

2,850

 
9,208

8,519

Electronic banking expense
2,070

1,552

 
5,340

4,409

Data processing and software expense
1,572

1,408

 
4,684

4,089

Professional fees
1,544

1,395

 
5,164

6,135

Amortization of other intangible assets
953

862

 
2,471

2,477

Franchise tax expense
797

616

 
2,274

1,874

Marketing expense
634

456

 
1,718

1,437

Foreclosed real estate and other loan expenses
600

373

 
1,324

923

Communication expense
268

305

 
863

949

FDIC insurance expense

391

 
752

1,173

Other non-interest expense
2,526

2,713

 
10,974

11,113

Total non-interest expense
32,993

30,829

 
103,729

95,021

Income before income taxes
18,149

15,546

 
47,731

38,574

Income tax expense
3,281

2,821

 
8,896

6,216

Net income
$
14,868

$
12,725

 
$
38,835

$
32,358

Earnings per common share - basic
$
0.72

$
0.65

 
$
1.93

$
1.70

Earnings per common share - diluted
$
0.72

$
0.65

 
$
1.91

$
1.69

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic
20,415,245

19,325,457

 
20,023,271

18,875,290

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted
20,595,769

19,466,865

 
20,178,634

19,004,087

Cash dividends declared
$
7,040

$
5,472

 
$
19,943

$
15,709

Cash dividends declared per common share
$
0.34

$
0.28

 
$
0.98

$
0.82

See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements


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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
    
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Net income
$
14,868

$
12,725

 
$
38,835

$
32,358

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Gross unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during the period
2,913

(5,813
)
 
24,585

(18,587
)
Related tax (expense) benefit
(612
)
1,221

 
(5,163
)
4,958

Less: reclassification adjustment for net gain (loss) included in net income
97


 
70

(146
)
Related tax (expense) benefit
(21
)

 
(15
)
31

Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss per ASU 2016-01 (a)


 

(5,020
)
Net effect on other comprehensive income (loss)
2,225

(4,592
)
 
19,367

(18,534
)
Defined benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain arising during the period
2

1,177

 
4

1,177

  Related tax expense
(1
)
(247
)
 
(1
)
(247
)
Amortization of unrecognized loss and service cost on benefit plans
17

28

 
54

80

Related tax expense
(3
)
(6
)
 
(11
)
(17
)
Recognition of loss due to settlement and curtailment

176

 

176

Related tax expense

(37
)
 

(37
)
Net effect on other comprehensive income
15

1,091

 
46

1,132

Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) gain arising during the period
(1,857
)
651

 
(6,824
)
2,566

  Related tax benefit (expense)
390

(137
)
 
1,433

(539
)
Net effect on other comprehensive (loss) income
(1,467
)
514

 
(5,391
)
2,027

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
773

(2,987
)
 
14,022

(15,375
)
Total comprehensive income
$
15,641

$
9,738

 
$
52,857

$
16,983

(a) As of January 1, 2018, Peoples adopted ASU 2016-01, which resulted in the reclassification of $5.0 million in net unrealized gains on equity investment securities from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings.
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements



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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
 
Total Stockholders' Equity
 
Common Stock
Retained Earnings
Treasury Stock
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2018
$
386,814

$
160,346

$
(12,933
)
$
(14,087
)
$
520,140

Net income

38,835



38,835

Other comprehensive income, net of tax


14,022


14,022

Cash dividends declared

(19,943
)


(19,943
)
Reissuance of treasury stock for common share awards
(2,951
)


2,951


Reissuance of treasury stock for deferred compensation plan for Boards of Directors



53

53

Repurchase of treasury stock in connection with employee incentive plan and under compensation plan for Boards of Directors



(790
)
(790
)
Common shares repurchased under share repurchase program



(431
)
(431
)
Common shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
678




678

Common shares issued under compensation plan for Boards of Directors
65



196

261

Common shares issued under employee stock purchase plan
83



244

327

Stock-based compensation
2,944




2,944

Issuance of common shares related to merger with First Prestonsburg Bancshares Inc.
32,437




32,437

Balance, September 30, 2019
$
420,070

$
179,238

$
1,089

$
(11,864
)
$
588,533

 
See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements





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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2019
2018
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
52,528

$
50,263

Investing activities:
 
 
Available-for-sale investment securities:
 
 
Purchases
(246,563
)
(120,492
)
Proceeds from sales
72,706

14,489

Proceeds from principal payments, calls and prepayments
130,860

93,336

Held-to-maturity investment securities:
 
 
Proceeds from principal payments
2,939

3,521

Other investment securities:
 
 
Purchases
(1,420
)
(2,547
)
Proceeds from sales
5,415

7,544

Proceeds from insurance claim
26


Net decrease (increase) in loans held for investment
11,993

(113,433
)
Net expenditures for premises and equipment
(2,758
)
(3,660
)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
221

265

Business acquisitions, net of cash received
7,813

4,695

Investment in limited partnership and tax credit funds
(5,021
)
(5,399
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(23,789
)
(121,681
)
Financing activities:
 

 

Net increase in non-interest-bearing deposits
10,856

31,950

Net increase in interest-bearing deposits
132,795

79,761

Net (decrease) increase in short-term borrowings
(105,636
)
2,515

Payments on long-term borrowings
(2,388
)
(3,092
)
Cash dividends paid
(19,212
)
(15,266
)
Repurchase of treasury stock under share repurchase program
(431
)

Repurchase of treasury stock in connection with employee incentive program and compensation plan for Boards of Directors to be held as treasury stock
(790
)
(1,271
)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares
6

24

Contingent consideration payments made after a business acquisition
(102
)
(224
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
15,098

94,397

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
43,837

22,979

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
77,612

72,194

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
121,449

$
95,173

 
 
 
Supplemental cash flow information:
 
 
     Interest paid
21,902

13,758

     Income taxes paid
10,050

6,735

Supplemental noncash disclosures:
 
 
     Transfers from loans to other real estate owned
153

59

 
 See Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements



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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

Basis of Presentation: The accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Peoples Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Peoples" refers to Peoples Bancorp Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries collectively, except where the context indicates the reference relates solely to Peoples Bancorp Inc.) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("US GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, these financial statements do not contain all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with Peoples’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 ("Peoples' 2018 Form 10-K").
The accounting and reporting policies followed in the presentation of the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those described in "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples’ 2018 Form 10-K, as updated by the information contained in this Form 10-Q.  Management has evaluated all significant events and transactions that occurred after September 30, 2019 for potential recognition or disclosure in these unaudited consolidated financial statements.  In the opinion of management, these unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly such information for the periods and at the dates indicated.  Such adjustments are normal and recurring in nature.  Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  The Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2018, contained herein, has been derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet included in Peoples’ 2018 Form 10-K. 
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year, due in part to seasonal variations and unusual or infrequently occurring items.
Peoples Risk Management, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Peoples, was formed on August 22, 2019, and is a Nevada-based captive insurance company which insures against certain risks unique to the operations of Peoples and for which insurance may not be currently available or economically feasible. Peoples Risk Management, Inc. pools resources with several other similar insurance company subsidiaries of financial institutions to spread a limited amount of risk among all participants. Peoples Risk Management, Inc. is subject to the regulations of the State of Nevada and undergoes periodic examinations by the Nevada Division of Insurance.
New Accounting Pronouncements: From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by Peoples as of the required effective dates. The following accounting pronouncements should be read in conjunction with "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples’ 2018 Form 10-K.
Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-04 - Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The amendments in this ASU simplify how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. This accounting guidance will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 (effective January 1, 2020 for Peoples). Peoples early adopted this new accounting guidance as of January 1, 2019, and it will be incorporated in the October 1, 2019 annual goodwill and intangible assets impairment analysis, but it is not expected to have a material impact on Peoples' consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This accounting guidance replaces the current "incurred loss" model for recognizing credit losses with an "expected loss" model, referred to as the Current Expected Credit Loss ("CECL") model. Under the CECL model, Peoples will be required to present certain financial assets carried at amortized cost, such as loans held-for-investment and held-to-maturity investment securities, at the net amount expected to be collected. ASU 2018-19 clarified that receivables arising from operating leases are not within the scope of Subtopic 326-20, and should be accounted for according to Topic 842.
The measurement of expected credit losses is to be based on information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. This measurement will take place at the time the financial asset is first added to the balance sheet and periodically thereafter. This differs significantly from the "incurred loss" model required under current US GAAP, which delays recognition until it is


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probable a loss has been incurred. Accordingly, Peoples expects that the adoption of the CECL model will materially affect how the allowance for credit losses is determined and could require increases to the allowance for credit losses. Moreover, the CECL model may create more volatility in the level of Peoples' allowance for credit losses and credit loss expense. If required to materially increase the level of allowance for credit losses for any reason, such increase could adversely affect Peoples' business, financial condition and results of operations.
The CECL standard will become effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 (effective January 1, 2020 for Peoples). Peoples has a committee that meets regularly to monitor progress and oversee the project. Peoples has implemented a third-party software solution, and is utilizing the tool to run test calculations throughout 2019 in anticipation of the full implementation at the beginning of 2020. Peoples has engaged consultants to assist with the completion of certain aspects of the project plan. Peoples will complete model validation during 2019, and is currently refining the economic forecasting process, documenting accounting policies, reviewing business processes, evaluating potential changes to the control environment and critically reviewing model output. Peoples completed a test run of its process, inclusive of the model, at the end of the third quarter of 2019.
Based on current forecasted economic conditions and portfolio balances, Peoples estimates that the impact to the allowance for credit losses for certain portions of the implementation will result in an increase of approximately 25% to 35% of the September 30, 2019 allowance for loan losses balance. This estimate includes the potential impact of modeled results for outstanding loans, impaired loans that are individually evaluated, qualitative factors and investment securities. Approximately two-thirds of the estimated increase is being driven by the establishment of an allowance for credit losses for acquired performing loans, which currently have a small allowance for loan losses. The remainder of the increase is being driven by the duration of longer term consumer loans. This estimate excludes the impact of the unfunded commitment liability and the increase in the allowance for credit losses related to purchased credit deteriorated loans. The impact of these items will be evaluated during the fourth quarter of 2019. The estimates provided are subject to change based upon many factors, including:
uncertainty around the economic conditions that will exist at implementation;
the composition, balance and risk characteristics of the loan portfolio at implementation;
changes to the modeling process based upon results of model validation and further process development and refinement; and
continued execution of the governance framework and review process.
Peoples expects to recognize a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to the allowance for credit losses, and related tax effect, as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective, consistent with regulatory expectations set forth in interagency guidance issued at the end of 2016. The cumulative-effect adjustment will be based on the change in the allowance for credit losses for modeled results for outstanding loans, impaired loans that are individually evaluated, qualitative factors, investment securities and the unfunded commitment liability. The impact of the implementation for purchased credit deteriorated loans will be contemplated separately from the one-time cumulative-effect adjustment. Based on the uncertainties around factors that may be present at implementation date, Peoples is in the process of determining the magnitude of any such one-time cumulative-effect adjustment or of the overall impact of the new standard on Peoples' financial condition and results of operations. There is a three-year phase-in option for regulatory capital effects of the one-time cumulative-effect adjustment, however, Peoples does not currently anticipate opting for the phase-in based upon preliminary projections, but could change its position once closer to implementation.
Note 2 Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Fair value represents the amount expected to be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in its principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In accordance with fair value accounting guidance, Peoples measures, records and reports various types of assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or a non-recurring basis in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Those assets and liabilities are presented below in the sections entitled “Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis” and “Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis.”
Depending on the nature of the asset or liability, Peoples uses various valuation methodologies and assumptions to estimate fair value. The measurement of fair value under US GAAP uses a hierarchy, which is described in "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples' 2018 Form 10‑K.


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Assets and liabilities are assigned to a level within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level of significant input used to measure fair value. Assets and liabilities may change levels within the fair value hierarchy due to market conditions or other circumstances. Those transfers are recognized on the date of the event that prompted the transfer. There were no transfers of assets or liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the periods presented.
Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table provides the fair value for assets and liabilities required to be measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis on the Consolidated Balance Sheets by level in the fair value hierarchy.
 
Recurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  U.S. government sponsored agencies
$

$
12,145

$

 
$

$

$

  States and political subdivisions

115,613


 

88,587


Residential mortgage-backed securities

835,172


 

692,608


Commercial mortgage-backed securities

20,461


 

6,707


Bank-issued trust preferred securities

4,644


 

3,989


Total available-for-sale securities

988,035


 

791,891


Equity investment securities
121

197


 
94

183


Derivative assets (a)

14,301


 

4,544


Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities (b)
$

$
20,223

$

 
$

$
3,562

$

(a) Included in other assets on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. For additional information, see "Note 9 Derivative Financial Instruments" of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b) Included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. For additional information, see "Note 9 Derivative Financial Instruments" of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Available-for-Sale Investment Securities: The fair values used by Peoples are obtained from an independent pricing service and represent either quoted market prices for the identical securities (Level 1) or fair values determined by pricing models using a market approach that considers observable market data, such as interest rate volatility, LIBOR yield curves, credit spreads and prices from market makers and live trading systems (Level 2). Management reviews the valuation methodology and quality controls utilized by the pricing services in management's overall assessment of the reasonableness of the fair values provided, and challenges prices when management believes a material discrepancy in pricing exists.
Equity Investment Securities: The fair values of Peoples' equity investment securities are obtained from quoted prices in active exchange markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) or quoted prices in less active markets (Level 2).
Derivative Assets and Liabilities: Derivative assets and liabilities are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair value within other assets and accrued expenses and other liabilities, respectively. The fair value for derivative instruments is determined based on market prices, broker-dealer quotations on similar products, or other related input parameters (Level 2).
Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
The following table provides the fair value for each class of assets and liabilities required to be measured and reported at fair value on a non-recurring basis on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets by level in the fair value hierarchy.
 
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
 
Impaired loans
$

$

$
28,300

 
$

$

$
24,129

Other real estate owned ("OREO")


289

 


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Impaired Loans: Impaired loans are measured and reported at fair value when the amounts to be received are less than the carrying value of the loans. One of the allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment is estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent loans. Management’s determination of the fair value for these loans uses a market approach representing the estimated net proceeds to be received from the sale of the collateral based on observable market prices or the market value provided by independent, licensed or certified appraisers (Level 3), less estimated selling costs. At September 30, 2019, impaired loans with an aggregate principal balance of $38.6 million were outstanding and reported at fair value of $28.3 million.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, Peoples recognized a reduction of $81,000 and an increase of $516,000 in the specific reserve on impaired loans, through the allowance for loan losses.
Other Real Estate Owned: OREO, included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, is comprised primarily of commercial and residential real estate properties acquired by Peoples in satisfaction of a loan. OREO obtained in satisfaction of a loan is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell the property. The carrying value of OREO is not re-measured to fair value on a recurring basis, but is based on recent real estate appraisals and is updated at least annually. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the comparable sales approach and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available (Level 3).
Financial Instruments Not Required to be Measured or Reported at Fair Value
The following table provides the carrying amount for each class of assets and liabilities and the fair value for certain financial instruments that are not required to be measured or reported at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
Fair Value Measurements of Other Financial Instruments
(Dollars in thousands)
Fair Value Hierarchy Level
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
 
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
1
$
121,449

$
121,449

 
$
77,612

$
77,612

Held-to-maturity investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
States and political subdivisions
2
4,395

4,897

 
4,403

4,896

Residential mortgage-backed securities
2
22,412

22,608

 
29,044

28,603

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
2
7,022

7,388

 
3,514

3,464

        Total held-to-maturity securities
 
33,829

34,893

 
36,961

36,963

Other investment securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock
2
27,716

27,716

 
29,367

29,367

Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") stock
2
13,310

13,310

 
12,294

12,294

Nonqualified deferred compensation
2
1,336

1,336

 
987

987

Other investment securities
2
365

365

 
60

60

Other investment securities (a)
 
42,727

42,727

 
42,708

42,708

Net loans
3
2,828,731

3,146,439

 
2,708,583

2,907,537

Loans held for sale
2
4,522

4,824

 
5,470

5,492

Bank owned life insurance
3
70,396

70,396

 
68,934

68,934

Servicing rights (b)
3
2,684

3,439

 
2,655

4,568

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
2
$
3,357,202

$
3,377,795

 
$
2,955,465

$
2,953,452

Short-term borrowings
2
288,150

289,776

 
356,198

349,994

Long-term borrowings
2
84,194

84,261

 
109,644

107,696

(a) Other investment securities, as reported on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, also includes equity investment securities for 2019 and 2018, which are reported in the Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis table above.
(b) Included in other intangible assets on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. Servicing rights are carried at the lower of cost or market value.


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 For certain financial assets and liabilities, carrying value approximates fair value due to the nature of the financial instrument.  These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, demand and other non-fixed-maturity deposits, and overnight borrowings.  Peoples used the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of the following financial instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances due from other banks, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, federal funds sold and other short-term investments with original maturities of ninety days or less. The carrying amount for cash and due from banks is a reasonable estimate of fair value. (Level 1).
Held-to-Maturity Investment Securities: The fair values used by Peoples are obtained from an independent pricing service and represent fair values determined by pricing models using a market approach that considers observable market data, such as interest rate volatility, LIBOR yield curves, credit spreads and prices from market makers and live trading systems (Level 2). Management reviews the valuation methodology and quality controls utilized by the pricing services in management's overall assessment of the reasonableness of the fair values provided, and challenges prices when management believes a material discrepancy in pricing exists.
Other Investment Securities: Other investment securities are measured at their respective redemption values due to restrictions placed on their transferability (Level 2).
Net Loans: The fair value of portfolio loans assumes sale of the notes to a third-party financial investor. Accordingly, this value is not necessarily the value to Peoples if the notes were held to maturity.  Peoples considered interest rate, credit and market factors in estimating the fair value of loans (Level 3). Fair values for loans are estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology. The discount rates take into account interest rates currently being offered to customers for loans with similar terms, the credit risk associated with the loan and other market factors, including liquidity.
Loans Held for Sale: Loans originated and intended to be sold in the secondary market, generally 1-4 family residential loans, are carried, in aggregate, at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. The use of a valuation model using quoted prices of similar instruments are significant inputs in arriving at the fair value (Level 2).
Bank Owned Life Insurance: Peoples' bank owned life insurance policies are recorded at their cash surrender value (Level 3). Peoples recognizes tax-exempt income from the periodic increases in the cash surrender value of these policies and from death benefits.
Servicing Rights: The fair value of the servicing rights is determined by using a discounted cash flow model, which estimates the present value of the future net cash flows of the servicing portfolio based on various factors, such as servicing costs, expected prepayment speeds and discount rates (Level 3).
Deposits: The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit ("CDs") is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation based on current rates offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities (Level 2).
Short-term Borrowings: The fair value of short-term borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on rates currently available to Peoples for borrowings with similar terms (Level 2). 
Long-term Borrowings: The fair value of long-term borrowings is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on rates currently available to Peoples for borrowings with similar terms (Level 2). 
Certain financial assets and financial liabilities that are not required to be measured or reported at fair value can be subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).  These financial assets and liabilities include the following: customer relationships, the deposit base, and other information required to compute Peoples’ aggregate fair value that are not included in the above information.  Accordingly, the above fair values are not intended to represent the aggregate fair value of Peoples.


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Note 3 Investment Securities 

Available-for-sale
The following table summarizes Peoples' available-for-sale investment securities:
(Dollars in thousands)
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
U.S. government sponsored agencies
$
11,714

$
431

$

$
12,145

States and political subdivisions
112,647

3,029

(63
)
115,613

Residential mortgage-backed securities
826,797

11,230

(2,855
)
835,172

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
20,432

137

(108
)
20,461

Bank-issued trust preferred securities
4,696

122

(174
)
4,644

Total available-for-sale securities
$
976,286

$
14,949

$
(3,200
)
$
988,035

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
States and political subdivisions
$
88,358

$
787

$
(558
)
$
88,587

Residential mortgage-backed securities
705,289

2,720

(15,401
)
692,608

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
6,812


(105
)
6,707

Bank-issued trust preferred securities
4,196

75

(282
)
3,989

Total available-for-sale securities
$
804,655

$
3,582

$
(16,346
)
$
791,891


The unrealized losses related to residential mortgage-backed securities at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, were attributed to changes in market interest rates and spreads since the securities were purchased.
The gross gains and gross losses realized by Peoples from sales of available-for-sale securities for the periods ended September 30 were as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Gross gains realized
$
97

$

 
$
157

$
5

Gross losses realized


 
87

151

Net losses realized
$
97

$

 
$
70

$
(146
)
The cost of investment securities sold, and any resulting gain or loss, were based on the specific identification method and recognized as of the trade date.


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The following table presents a summary of available-for-sale investment securities that had an unrealized loss:
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss
No. of Securities
 
Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss
No. of Securities
 
Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
States and political subdivisions
$

$


 
$
2,632

$
63

1

 
$
2,632

$
63

Residential mortgage-backed securities
176,740

1,267

41

 
110,378

1,588

42

 
287,118

2,855

Commercial mortgage-backed securities



 
2,481

108

3

 
2,481

108

Bank-issued trust preferred securities



 
1,826

174

2

 
1,826

174

Total
$
176,740

$
1,267

41

 
$
117,317

$
1,933

48

 
$
294,057

$
3,200

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
States and political subdivisions
$
10,173

$
18

17

 
$
19,918

$
540

20

 
$
30,091

$
558

Residential mortgage-backed securities
47,562

226

50

 
517,335

15,175

170

 
564,897

15,401

Commercial mortgage-backed securities



 
6,707

105

3

 
6,707

105

Bank-issued trust preferred securities



 
1,718

282

2

 
1,718

282

Total
$
57,735

$
244

67

 
$
545,678

$
16,102

195

 
$
603,413

$
16,346


Management systematically evaluates available-for-sale investment securities for other-than-temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis.  At September 30, 2019, management concluded no individual securities were other-than-temporarily impaired since Peoples did not have the intent to sell, nor was it more likely than not that Peoples would be required to sell, any of the securities with an unrealized loss prior to recovery. Further, the unrealized losses at both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were largely attributable to changes in market interest rates and spreads since the securities were purchased.
At September 30, 2019, approximately 99% of the mortgage-backed securities with a market value that had been at an unrealized loss position for twelve months or more were issued by U.S. government sponsored agencies. The remaining 1%, or two positions, consisted of privately issued mortgage-backed securities with all of the underlying mortgages originated prior to 2004. Both of these positions had a fair value of less than 90% of their book value, with an aggregate book and fair value of $208,000 and $146,000, respectively. Management analyzed the underlying credit quality of these securities and concluded the unrealized losses were primarily attributable to the floating rate nature of these investments and the low remaining number of loans underlying these securities.
The unrealized losses with respect to the two bank-issued trust preferred securities that had been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or more at September 30, 2019 were primarily attributable to the subordinated nature of the debt.


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The table below presents the amortized cost, fair value and total weighted-average yield of available-for-sale securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 2019.  The weighted-average yields are based on the amortized cost.  In some cases, the issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without call or prepayment penalties prior to the contractual maturity date.  
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Within 1 Year
1 to 5 Years
5 to 10 Years
Over 10 Years
Total
Amortized cost
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government sponsored agencies
$

$
1,992

$
9,722

$

$
11,714

States and political subdivisions
3,769

28,595

42,723

37,560

112,647

Residential mortgage-backed securities
1

1,703

66,677

758,416

826,797

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

15,858

989

3,585

20,432

Bank-issued trust preferred securities


4,696


4,696

Total available-for-sale securities
$
3,770

$
48,148

$
124,807

$
799,561

$
976,286

Fair value
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government sponsored agencies
$

$
2,053

$
10,092

$

$
12,145

States and political subdivisions
3,774

28,917

44,334

38,588

115,613

Residential mortgage-backed securities
1

1,731

66,823

766,617

835,172

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

15,952

1,027

3,482

20,461

Bank-issued trust preferred securities


4,644


4,644

Total available-for-sale securities
$
3,775

$
48,653

$
126,920

$
808,687

$
988,035

Total weighted-average yield
2.26
%
2.52
%
2.74
%
2.83
%
2.80
%
Held-to-Maturity
The following table summarizes Peoples’ held-to-maturity investment securities:
(Dollars in thousands)
Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
States and political subdivisions
$
4,395

$
502

$

$
4,897

Residential mortgage-backed securities
22,412

237

(41
)
22,608

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
7,022

366


7,388

Total held-to-maturity securities
$
33,829

$
1,105

$
(41
)
$
34,893

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
States and political subdivisions
$
4,403

$
493

$

$
4,896

Residential mortgage-backed securities
29,044

191

(632
)
28,603

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
3,514


(50
)
3,464

Total held-to-maturity securities
$
36,961

$
684

$
(682
)
$
36,963

There were no gross gains or gross losses realized by Peoples from sales of held-to-maturity securities for any of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.


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The following table presents a summary of held-to-maturity investment securities that had an unrealized loss:
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss
No. of Securities
 
Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss
No. of Securities
 
Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
$
7,885

$
14

1

 
$
899

$
27

1

 
$
8,784

$
41

Total
$
7,885

$
14

1

 
$
899

$
27

1

 
$
8,784

$
41

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
$

$


 
$
13,102

$
632

5

 
$
13,102

$
632

Commercial mortgage-backed securities



 
3,464

50

1

 
3,464

50

Total
$

$


 
$
16,566

$
682

6

 
$
16,566

$
682

The table below presents the amortized cost, fair value and total weighted-average yield of held-to-maturity securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 2019.  The weighted-average yields are based on the amortized cost.  In some cases, the issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without call or prepayment penalties prior to the contractual maturity date. 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Within 1 Year
1 to 5 Years
5 to 10 Years
Over 10 Years
Total
Amortized cost
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
 
States and political subdivisions
$
303

$

$
2,985

$
1,107

$
4,395

Residential mortgage-backed securities


3,842

18,570

22,412

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

404

3,868

2,750

7,022

Total held-to-maturity securities
$
303

$
404

$
10,695

$
22,427

$
33,829

Fair value
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
 
States and political subdivisions
$
305

$

$
3,481

$
1,111

$
4,897

Residential mortgage-backed securities


3,916

18,692

22,608

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

410

4,208

2,770

7,388

Total held-to-maturity securities
$
305

$
410

$
11,605

$
22,573

$
34,893

Total weighted-average yield
2.61
%
2.29
%
1.49
%
2.82
%
2.39
%
Other Investment Securities
Peoples' other investment securities on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet consist largely of shares of FHLB of Cincinnati and FRB of Cleveland stock, and other equity investment securities.
The following table summarizes the carrying value of Peoples' other investment securities:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
FHLB stock
$
27,716

$
29,367

FRB stock
13,310

12,294

Nonqualified deferred compensation
1,336

987

Equity investment securities
318

277

Other investment securities
365

60

Total other investment securities
$
43,045

$
42,985

Peoples redeemed FHLB stock in order to be in compliance with the requirements of the FHLB of Cincinnati, which totaled $1.5 million during the third quarter of 2019, $1.1 million during the second quarter of 2019, and $1.8 million during the first quarter of 2019. During the second quarter of 2019, Peoples acquired $2.8 million FHLB stock from the First Prestonsburg acquisition.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, Peoples recorded the change in the fair value of equity investment securities held at September 30, 2019 in other non-interest income, resulting in unrealized gains of $19,000 and


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$42,000, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, Peoples recorded the change in the fair value of equity investment securities held at September 30, 2018 in other non-interest income, resulting in an unrealized loss of $16,000 and an unrealized gain of $621,000, respectively. Net realized gains on sales of equity investment securities, included in other non-interest income during the first nine months of 2019, consisted of a realized gain of $787,000 related to the sale of restricted Class B Visa stock, which had been held at a carrying cost and fair value of zero due to the litigation liability associated with the stock.
At September 30, 2019, Peoples' investment in equity investment securities was comprised largely of common stocks issued by various unrelated bank holding companies. There were no equity investment securities of a single issuer that exceeded 10% of Peoples' stockholders' equity.
Pledged Securities
Peoples had pledged available-for-sale investment securities and held-to-maturity investment securities to secure public and trust department deposits, and repurchase agreements in accordance with federal and state requirements.  Peoples also pledged available-for-sale investment securities and held-to-maturity securities to secure additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB and the FRB.
The following table summarizes the carrying value of Peoples' pledged securities:
 
Carrying Amount
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Securing public and trust department deposits, and repurchase agreements:
 
 
 
     Available-for-sale
$
565,093

 
$
429,987

     Held-to-maturity
14,302

 
16,928

 
 
 
 
Securing additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB and the FRB:
 
 
 
     Available-for-sale
49,911

 
60,058

     Held-to-maturity
14,835

 
16,731




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Note 4 Loans

Peoples' loan portfolio consists of various types of loans originated primarily as a result of lending opportunities within Peoples' primary market areas of northeastern, central, southwestern and southeastern Ohio, west central West Virginia, and central and eastern Kentucky. Acquired loans consist of loans purchased in 2012 or thereafter. Loans that were acquired and subsequently re-underwritten are reported as originated upon execution of such credit actions (for example, renewals and increases in lines of credit). The major classifications of loan balances (in each case, net of deferred fees and costs) excluding loans held for sale, were as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
December 31, 2018
Originated loans:
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
100,338

$
124,013

Commercial real estate, other
659,103

632,200

    Commercial real estate
759,441

756,213

Commercial and industrial
564,279

530,207

Residential real estate
308,964

296,860

Home equity lines of credit
92,910

93,326

Consumer, indirect
423,217

407,167

Consumer, direct
72,699

71,674

   Consumer
495,916

478,841

Deposit account overdrafts
1,081

583

Total originated loans
$
2,222,591

$
2,156,030

Acquired loans:
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
4,435

$
12,404

Commercial real estate, other
171,096

184,711

    Commercial real estate
175,531

197,115

Commercial and industrial
43,961

35,537

Residential real estate
358,053

296,937

Home equity lines of credit
41,942

40,653

Consumer, indirect
67

136

Consumer, direct
8,171

2,370

   Consumer
8,238

2,506

Total acquired loans
$
627,725

$
572,748

Total loans
$
2,850,316

$
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Peoples has acquired various loans through business combinations for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination, and for which it was probable that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The carrying amounts of these purchased credit impaired loans included in the loan balances above are summarized as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Commercial real estate
$
9,063

$
11,955

Commercial and industrial
3,791

1,287

Residential real estate
24,361

20,062

Consumer
663

58

Total outstanding balance
$
37,878

$
33,362

Net carrying amount
$
23,796

$
22,475

Changes in the accretable yield for purchased credit impaired loans for the nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
Balance, beginning of period
$
8,955

$
6,704

Reclassification from nonaccretable to accretable
199

2,019

Additions:
 
 
ASB Financial Corp.

2,047

First Prestonsburg Bancshares Inc.
3,860


Accretion
(1,763
)
(1,392
)
Balance, September 30
$
11,251

$
9,378

The fair value of newly acquired loans is determined at the time of acquisition and Peoples completes annual re-estimations of cash flows on acquired purchased credit impaired loans in August of each year. At the end of each quarter, Peoples evaluates factors to determine if a material change has occurred in acquired purchased credit impaired loans, and if a re-estimation is needed. Factors evaluated to determine if a re-estimation is needed include changes in: risk ratings, maturity dates, charge-offs, payoffs, nonaccrual status, loans that have become past due and actual cash flows compared to the projected cash flows from the last re-estimation. Peoples evaluates these changes quarterly and compares the current status or activity to those at the previous cash flow re-estimation date, and the related materiality of the changes. As of September 30, 2019, these changes, when compared to the total loan portfolio and the factors at the last re-estimation date, would not have a material impact on amounts recorded since the last re-estimation. Peoples completed a re-estimation of cash flows on purchased credit impaired loans in August 2019, resulting in a reclassification from nonaccretable to accretable yield as shown in the table above.
Cash flows expected to be collected on purchased credit impaired loans are estimated by incorporating several key assumptions, similar to the initial estimate of fair value. These key assumptions include probability of default and the amount of actual prepayments after the acquisition date. Prepayments affect the estimated life of the loans and could change the amount of interest income and possibly the principal expected to be collected. In re-forecasting future estimated cash flows, credit loss expectations are adjusted as necessary.
Pledged Loans
Peoples pledges certain loans secured by 1-4 family and multifamily residential mortgages under a blanket collateral agreement to secure borrowings from the FHLB of Cincinnati. The amount of loans pledged under this blanket collateral agreement totaled $485.8 million and $505.7 million at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Peoples also pledges commercial loans to secure borrowings with the FRB of Cleveland. The outstanding balances of these loans totaled $171.7 million and $180.9 million at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.


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Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans
A loan is considered past due if any required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were required to be made under the terms of the loan agreement. A loan may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loan is considered past due.
The recorded investments in loans on nonaccrual status and loans delinquent for 90 days or more and accruing were as follows:
 
Nonaccrual Loans
 
Loans 90+ Days Past Due and Accruing
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
 
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Originated loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$

$
710

 
$

$

Commercial real estate, other
6,680

6,565

 

786

    Commercial real estate
6,680

7,275

 

786

Commercial and industrial
1,120

1,673

 
298


Residential real estate
4,145

4,105

 
431

398

Home equity lines of credit
387

596

 
134

7

Consumer, indirect
771

480

 


Consumer, direct
53

56

 


    Consumer
824

536

 


Total originated loans
$
13,156

$
14,185

 
$
863

$
1,191

Acquired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
230

$

 
$

$

Commercial real estate, other
155

319

 
582

15

    Commercial real estate
385

319

 
582

15

Commercial and industrial
95

36

 
274

18

Residential real estate
1,862

1,921

 
2,664

1,032

Home equity lines of credit
700

637

 
49


Consumer, direct
2


 
83


Total acquired loans
$
3,044

$
2,913

 
$
3,652

$
1,065

Total loans
$
16,200

$
17,098

 
$
4,515

$
2,256



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The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans:
 
Loans Past Due
 
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
(Dollars in thousands)
30 - 59 days
60 - 89 days
90 + Days
Total
 
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Originated loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$

$

$

$

 
$
100,338

$
100,338

Commercial real estate, other
8

171

6,482

6,661

 
652,442

659,103

    Commercial real estate
8

171

6,482

6,661

 
752,780

759,441

Commercial and industrial
429

175

1,279

1,883

 
562,396

564,279

Residential real estate
1,288

845

2,489

4,622

 
304,342

308,964

Home equity lines of credit
95

129

476

700

 
92,210

92,910

Consumer, indirect
2,719

484

215

3,418

 
419,799

423,217

Consumer, direct
292

42

6

340

 
72,359

72,699

    Consumer
3,011

526

221

3,758

 
492,158

495,916

Deposit account overdrafts




 
1,081

1,081

Total originated loans
$
4,831

$
1,846

$
10,947

$
17,624

 
$
2,204,967

$
2,222,591

Acquired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
100

$
317

$
230

$
647

 
$
3,788

$
4,435

Commercial real estate, other
473

290

724

1,487

 
169,609

171,096

    Commercial real estate
573

607

954

2,134

 
173,397

175,531

Commercial and industrial
159

123

368

650

 
43,311

43,961

Residential real estate
1,270

1,020

3,252

5,542

 
352,511

358,053

Home equity lines of credit
681

42

706

1,429

 
40,513

41,942

Consumer, indirect




 
67

67

Consumer, direct
47

19

85

151

 
8,020

8,171

    Consumer
47

19

85

151


8,087

8,238

Total acquired loans
$
2,730

$
1,811

$
5,365

$
9,906

 
$
617,819

$
627,725

Total loans
$
7,561

$
3,657

$
16,312

$
27,530

 
$
2,822,786

$
2,850,316



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Loans Past Due
 
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
(Dollars in thousands)
30 - 59 days
60 - 89 days
90 + Days
Total
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Originated loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$

$

$
710

$
710

 
$
123,303

$
124,013

Commercial real estate, other
12

736

7,151

7,899

 
624,301

632,200

    Commercial real estate
12

736

7,861

8,609

 
747,604

756,213

Commercial and industrial
1,678

3,520

1,297

6,495

 
523,712

530,207

Residential real estate
4,457

1,319

2,595

8,371

 
288,489

296,860

Home equity lines of credit
531

30

431

992

 
92,334

93,326

Consumer, indirect
3,266

488

165

3,919

 
403,248

407,167

Consumer, direct
308

50

42

400

 
71,274

71,674

    Consumer
3,574

538

207

4,319


474,522

478,841

Deposit account overdrafts




 
583

583

Total originated loans
$
10,252

$
6,143

$
12,391

$
28,786

 
$
2,127,244

$
2,156,030

Acquired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
511

$

$

$
511

 
$
11,893

$
12,404

Commercial real estate, other
523

457

233

1,213

 
183,498

184,711

    Commercial real estate
1,034

457

233

1,724

 
195,391

197,115

Commercial and industrial
111

13

18

142

 
35,395

35,537

Residential real estate
6,124

1,823

1,885

9,832

 
287,105

296,937

Home equity lines of credit
238

233

534

1,005

 
39,648

40,653

Consumer, indirect




 
136

136

Consumer, direct
23

6


29

 
2,341

2,370

    Consumer
23

6


29

 
2,477

2,506

Total acquired loans
$
7,530

$
2,532

$
2,670

$
12,732

 
$
560,016

$
572,748

Total loans
$
17,782

$
8,675

$
15,061

$
41,518

 
$
2,687,260

$
2,728,778

Delinquency trends remained stable, as 99.0% of Peoples' portfolio was considered “current” at September 30, 2019, compared to 98.5% at December 31, 2018.
Credit Quality Indicators
As discussed in "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples' 2018 Form 10-K, Peoples categorizes the majority of its loans into risk categories based upon an established risk grading matrix using a scale of 1 to 8. A description of the general characteristics of the risk grades used by Peoples is as follows:
“Pass” (grades 1 through 4): Loans in this risk category involve borrowers of acceptable-to-strong credit quality and risk who have the apparent ability to satisfy their loan obligations. Loans in this risk grade would possess sufficient mitigating factors, such as adequate collateral or strong guarantors possessing the capacity to repay the loan if required, for any weakness that may exist.
“Special Mention” (grade 5): Loans in this risk grade are the equivalent of the regulatory definition of “Other Assets Especially Mentioned.” Loans in this risk category possess some credit deficiency or potential weakness, which requires a high level of management attention. Potential weaknesses include declining trends in operating earnings and cash flows and/or reliance on a secondary source of repayment. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in noticeable deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or in Peoples' credit position.
“Substandard” (grade 6): Loans in this risk grade are inadequately protected by the borrower's current financial condition and payment capability or the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have one or more well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly repayment of the loan. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that Peoples will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
“Doubtful” (grade 7): Loans in this risk grade have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or orderly repayment in full, on the basis of


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current existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific factors that may work to the advantage and strengthening of the exposure, classification of the loan as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined.
“Loss” (grade 8): Loans in this risk grade are considered to be non-collectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This does not mean a loan has absolutely no recovery value, but rather it is neither practical nor desirable to defer writing off the loan, even though partial recovery may be obtained in the future. Charge-offs against the allowance for loan losses are taken during the period in which the loan becomes uncollectible. Consequently, Peoples typically does not maintain a recorded investment in loans within this category.
Consumer loans and other smaller-balance loans are evaluated and categorized as “substandard,” “doubtful,” or “loss” based upon the regulatory definition of these classes and consistent with regulatory requirements. All other loans not evaluated individually, nor meeting the regulatory conditions to be categorized as described above, would be considered as being “not rated.”
The following table summarizes the risk category of loans within Peoples' loan portfolio based upon the most recent analysis performed:
 
Pass Rated
(Grades 1 - 4)
Special Mention
(Grade 5)
Substandard
(Grade 6)
Doubtful (Grade 7)
Not
Rated
Total
Loans
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
Originated loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
99,569

$

$

$

$
769

$
100,338

Commercial real estate, other
626,042

22,003

11,058



659,103

    Commercial real estate
725,611

22,003

11,058


769

759,441

Commercial and industrial
544,048

6,341

13,890



564,279

Residential real estate
19,489

177

16,214

226

272,858

308,964

Home equity lines of credit
1,429




91,481

92,910

Consumer, indirect




423,217

423,217

Consumer, direct
27




72,672

72,699

   Consumer
27




495,889

495,916

Deposit account overdrafts




1,081

1,081

Total originated loans
$
1,290,604

$
28,521

$
41,162

$
226

$
862,078

$
2,222,591

Acquired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
2,766

$
920

$
749

$

$

$
4,435

Commercial real estate, other
155,011

7,860

8,139

86


171,096

    Commercial real estate
157,777

8,780

8,888

86


175,531

Commercial and industrial
39,127

1,049

3,785



43,961

Residential real estate
33,453

3,053

4,663

128

316,756

358,053

Home equity lines of credit
2,017

93



39,832

41,942

Consumer, indirect




67

67

Consumer, direct
13




8,158

8,171

   Consumer
13




8,225

8,238

Total acquired loans
$
232,387

$
12,975

$
17,336

$
214

$
364,813

$
627,725

Total loans
$
1,522,991

$
41,496

$
58,498

$
440

$
1,226,891

$
2,850,316



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Pass Rated
(Grades 1 - 4)
Special Mention
(Grade 5)
Substandard
(Grade 6)
Doubtful (Grade 7)
Not
Rated
Total
Loans
(Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
Originated loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
121,457

$

$
1,472

$

$
1,084

$
124,013

Commercial real estate, other
612,099

10,898

9,203



632,200

    Commercial real estate
733,556

10,898

10,675


1,084

756,213

Commercial and industrial
476,290

45,990

7,692


235

530,207

Residential real estate
14,229

500

11,971

409

269,751

296,860

Home equity lines of credit
453




92,873

93,326

Consumer, indirect
8




407,159

407,167

Consumer, direct
30




71,644

71,674

   Consumer
38




478,803

478,841

Deposit account overdrafts




583

583

Total originated loans
$
1,224,566

$
57,388

$
30,338

$
409

$
843,329

$
2,156,030

Acquired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
8,976

$
1,795

$
1,633

$

$

$
12,404

Commercial real estate, other
169,260

7,241

8,114

96


184,711

    Commercial real estate
178,236

9,036

9,747

96


197,115

Commercial and industrial
32,471

2,008

1,058



35,537

Residential real estate
17,370

1,938

2,033

137

275,459

296,937

Home equity lines of credit
33




40,620

40,653

Consumer, indirect
4




132

136

Consumer, direct
31




2,339

2,370

   Consumer
35




2,471

2,506

Total acquired loans
$
228,145

$
12,982

$
12,838

$
233

$
318,550

$
572,748

Total loans
$
1,452,711

$
70,370

$
43,176

$
642

$
1,161,879

$
2,728,778

In the first nine months of 2019, Peoples' classified loans, which are loans categorized as substandard or doubtful, increased compared to the balances at December 31, 2018 mostly due to downgrades during the period combined with loans acquired in the First Prestonsburg merger, which were partially offset by paydowns on classified loans. At September 30, 2019, criticized loans, which are those categorized as special mention, substandard or doubtful, declined compared to the balance at December 31, 2018, largely due to the upgrade of two commercial relationships, partially offset by loans acquired in the First Prestonsburg merger.
At September 30, 2019, Peoples had a total of $1.9 million of loans secured by residential real estate mortgages that were in the process of foreclosure.


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Impaired Loans
The following table summarizes loans classified as impaired:
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Recorded Investment
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
With
Allowance
Without
Allowance
Related
Allowance
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
780

$

$
693

$
693

$

$
702

$
1

Commercial real estate, other
15,093

4,754

9,755

14,509

475

13,764

369

    Commercial real estate
15,873

4,754

10,448

15,202

475

14,466

370

Commercial and industrial
4,113

999

3,087

4,086

206

2,481

99

Residential real estate
25,447

381

26,582

26,963

47

23,312

1,065

Home equity lines of credit
1,433

416

1,019

1,435

43

1,329

61

Consumer, indirect
597

195

410

605

30

456

31

Consumer, direct
628

43

586

629

10

261

22

    Consumer
1,225

238

996

1,234

40

717

53

Total
$
48,091

$
6,788

$
42,132

$
48,920

$
811

$
42,305

$
1,648

December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
2,376

$

$
2,376

$
2,376

$

$
1,732

$
74

Commercial real estate, other
15,464

274

14,946

15,220

119

14,043

455

    Commercial real estate
17,840

274

17,322

17,596

119

15,775

529

Commercial and industrial
3,305

790

2,436

3,226

157

2,423

72

Residential real estate
25,990

644

24,034

24,678

154

22,769

1,134

Home equity lines of credit
2,291

424

1,869

2,293

73

1,832

109

Consumer, indirect
496


503

503


278

15

Consumer, direct
79

22

57

79

6

63

20

    Consumer
575

22

560

582

6

341

35

Total
$
50,001

$
2,154

$
46,221

$
48,375

$
509

$
43,140

$
1,879

Peoples' impaired loans shown in the table above included loans that were classified as troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs").
In assessing whether or not a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, Peoples considers information currently available regarding the financial condition of the borrower. This information includes, but is not limited to, whether (i) the borrower is currently in payment default on any of the borrower's debt; (ii) a payment default is probable in the foreseeable future without the modification; (iii) the borrower has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy; and (iv) the borrower's projected cash flow is insufficient to satisfy contractual payments due under the original terms of the loan without a modification.
Peoples considers all aspects of the modification to loan terms to determine whether a concession has been granted to the borrower. Key factors considered by Peoples include the borrower's ability to access funds at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics, the significance of the modification relative to the unpaid principal balance or collateral value of the debt, and the significance of a delay in the timing of payments relative to the original contractual terms of the loan. The most common concessions granted by Peoples generally include one or more modifications to the terms of the loan, such as (i) a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining life of the loan, (ii) an extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new loans with similar risk, (iii) a temporary period of interest-only payments, and (iv) a reduction in the contractual payment amount for either a short period or the remaining term of the loan.


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The following table summarizes the loans that were modified as a TDR during the three months ended September 30:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Recorded Investment (a)
(Dollars in thousands)
Number of Contracts
Pre-Modification
Post-Modification
Remaining Recorded Investment
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
Originated loans:
 
 
 
Consumer, indirect
15

$
205

$
205

$
205

Total originated loans
15

$
205

$
205

$
205

Acquired loans:
 
 
 
Residential real estate
1

$
70

$
70

$
70

Total acquired loans
1

$
70

$
70

$
70

September 30, 2018
 
 
 
Originated loans:
 
 
 
Residential real estate
3

$
87

$
87

$
87

Home equity lines of credit
4

533

533

531

Consumer, indirect
7

150

150

150

Total originated loans
14

$
770

$
770

$
768

Acquired loans:
 
 
 
Residential real estate
3

$
272

$
272

$
272

Home equity lines of credit
1

54

54

54

Total acquired loans
4

$
326

$
326

$
326

 
(a) The amounts shown are inclusive of all partial paydowns and charge-offs. Loans modified in a TDR that were
fully paid down, charged-off or foreclosed upon by period-end are not reported.
 


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Nine Months Ended
 
 
Recorded Investment (a)
(Dollars in thousands)
Number of Contracts
Pre-Modification
Post-Modification
Remaining Recorded Investment
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
Originated loans:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
2

$
38

$
38

$
34

Residential real estate
3

437

440

434

Home equity lines of credit
4

139

139

137

Consumer, indirect
23

328

328

312

Consumer, direct
3

52

52

48

   Consumer
26

380

380

360

Total originated loans
35

$
994

$
997

$
965

Acquired loans:
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, other
3

$
101

$
76

$
75

Commercial and industrial
5

1,557

1,557

1,510

Residential real estate
35

2,088

2,088

2,037

Home equity lines of credit
8

172

172

168

Consumer, direct
16

340

340

330

Total acquired loans
67

$
4,258

$
4,233

$
4,120

September 30, 2018
 
 
 
Originated loans:
 
 
 
Residential real estate
9

$
871

$
871

$
871

Home equity lines of credit
6

565

565

562

Consumer, indirect
26

454

454

420

Consumer, direct
5

27

27

18

   Consumer
31

481

481

438

Total originated loans
46

$
1,917

$
1,917

$
1,871

Acquired loans:
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, other
1

$
50

$
50

$
47

Residential real estate
15

1,258

1,258

1,244

Home equity lines of credit
5

140

140

139

Total acquired loans
21

$
1,448

$
1,448

$
1,430

(a) The amounts shown are inclusive of all partial paydowns and charge-offs. Loans modified in a TDR that were
fully paid down, charged-off or foreclosed upon by period end are not reported.
 


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The following table presents those acquired loans modified in a TDR during the year that subsequently defaulted (i.e., were 90 days or more past due following a modification) during the nine-month periods ended September 30:
 
September 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Number of Contracts
Recorded Investment (a)
Impact on the Allowance for Loan Losses
 
Number of Contracts
Recorded Investment (a)
Impact on the Allowance for Loan Losses
Acquired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity lines of credit

$

$

 
1

$
10

$

Consumer, direct
2

35


 



Total
2

$
35

$

 
1

$
10

$

(a) The amount shown is inclusive of all partial paydowns and charge-offs. Loans modified in a TDR that were fully paid down, charged-off or foreclosed upon by period end are not reported.
Peoples did not have any originated loans that were modified as a TDR during the last twelve months that subsequently defaulted. Peoples had no commitments to lend additional funds to the related debtors whose terms have been modified in a TDR.
Allowance for Originated Loan Losses
Changes in the allowance for originated loan losses for the nine months ended September 30 were as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial and Industrial
Residential Real Estate
Home Equity Lines of Credit
Consumer Indirect
Consumer Direct
Deposit Account Overdrafts
Total
Balance, January 1, 2019
$
8,003

$
6,178

$
1,214

$
618

$
3,214

$
351

$
81

$
19,659

Charge-offs
(153
)
(324
)
(257
)
(45
)
(1,266
)
(150
)
(632
)
(2,827
)
Recoveries
98

2,093

220

10

229

45

157

2,852

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
(55
)
1,769

(37
)
(35
)
(1,037
)
(105
)
(475
)
25

Provision for (recovery of) loan losses
518

(785
)
(15
)
(16
)
1,070

93

522

1,387

Balance, September 30, 2019
$
8,466

$
7,162

$
1,162

$
567

$
3,247

$
339

$
128

$
21,071

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, January 1, 2018
$
7,797

$
5,813

$
904

$
693

$
2,944

$
464

$
70

$
18,685

Charge-offs
(849
)
(38
)
(293
)
(67
)
(1,967
)
(297
)
(731
)
(4,242
)
Recoveries
58

10

98

12

403

114

160

855

Net charge-offs
(791
)
(28
)
(195
)
(55
)
(1,564
)
(183
)
(571
)
(3,387
)
Provision for loan losses
960

353

290

70

2,043

114

596

4,426

Balance, September 30, 2018
$
7,966

$
6,138

$
999

$
708

$
3,423

$
395

$
95

$
19,724

The increase in the allowance for loan losses allocated to commercial real estate recorded during the first nine months of 2019 was driven by an increase in the allowance needed for loans individually evaluated for impairment combined with loan growth. The decline in the allowance for loan losses allocated to residential real estate recorded during the first nine months of 2019 was driven by a decrease in the allowance needed for loans individually evaluated for impairment which was offset partially by loan growth. The changes in the commercial and industrial, consumer indirect and consumer direct categories of the allowance for originated loan losses and the related provision for originated loan losses recorded during the nine months of 2019 were driven by net charge-off activity and increases in the size of the respective loan portfolios.


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The following table details the recorded investment and allowance for originated loan losses disaggregated based on impairment method:
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial and Industrial
Residential Real Estate
Home Equity Lines of Credit
Consumer Indirect
Consumer Direct
Deposit Account Overdrafts
Total
September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses allocated to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
475

$
206

$
47

$
43

$
30

$
10

$

$
811

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
7,991

6,956

1,115

524

3,217

329

128

20,260

Ending balance
$
8,466

$
7,162

$
1,162

$
567

$
3,247

$
339

$
128

$
21,071

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded investment in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
15,202

$
4,086

$
26,963

$
1,435

$
605

$
629

$

$
48,920

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
744,239

560,193

282,001

91,475

422,612

72,070

1,081

2,173,671

Ending balance
$
759,441

$
564,279

$
308,964

$
92,910

$
423,217

$
72,699

$
1,081

$
2,222,591

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses allocated to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
119

$
157

$
154

$
73

$

$
6

$

$
509

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
7,884

6,021

1,060

545

3,214

345

81

19,150

Ending balance
$
8,003

$
6,178

$
1,214

$
618

$
3,214

$
351

$
81

$
19,659

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded investment in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
17,596

$
3,226

$
24,678

$
2,293

$
503

$
79

$

$
48,375

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
738,617

526,981

272,182

91,033

406,664

71,595

583

2,107,655

Ending balance
$
756,213

$
530,207

$
296,860

$
93,326

$
407,167

$
71,674

$
583

$
2,156,030

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses allocated to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
91

$
191

$
40

$
83

$
140

$
32

$

$
577

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
7,875

5,947

959

625

3,283

363

95

19,147

Ending balance
$
7,966

$
6,138

$
999

$
708

$
3,423

$
395

$
95

$
19,724

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recorded investment in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
18,375

$
2,185

$
25,147

$
2,270

$
527

$
77

$

$
48,581

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
715,907

508,406

274,621

90,622

396,174

72,524

649

2,058,903

Ending balance
$
734,282

$
510,591

$
299,768

$
92,892

$
396,701

$
72,601

$
649

$
2,107,484



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Allowance for Loan Losses for Acquired Loans
Acquired loans are recorded at their fair value as of the acquisition date with no valuation allowance, and monitored for changes in credit quality and subsequent increases or decreases in expected cash flows. Decreases in expected cash flows of acquired purchased credit impaired loans are recognized as an impairment, with the amount of the expected loss included in management's evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses. The methods utilized to estimate the required allowance for loan losses for non-impaired acquired loans are similar to those utilized for originated loans; however, Peoples records a provision for loan losses only when the computed allowance exceeds the remaining fair value adjustment.
The following table presents activity in the allowance for loan losses for acquired loans:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Non-impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
380

$

 
$
383

$

Charge-offs


 
(3
)

Balance, end of period
$
380

$

 
$
380

$

 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased credit impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
153

$
108

 
$
153

$
108

(Recovery of) provision for loan losses
(19
)
47

 
(19
)
47

Balance, end of period
$
134

$
155

 
$
134

$
155

Note 5 Long-Term Borrowings

The following table summarizes Peoples' long-term borrowings:
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance
Weighted-
Average
Rate
 
Balance
Weighted-
Average
Rate
FHLB putable, non-amortizing, fixed-rate advances
$
65,000

2.18
%
 
$
85,000

2.05
%
FHLB amortizing, fixed-rate advances
11,785

1.77
%
 
17,361

2.09
%
Junior subordinated debt securities
7,409

7.29
%
 
7,283

7.83
%
Total long-term borrowings
$
84,194

2.57
%
 
$
109,644

2.44
%
Peoples continually evaluates its overall balance sheet position given the interest rate environment. During the first nine months of 2019, no additional borrowings were entered into, and three long-term FHLB non-amortizing advances totaling $25.0 million were reclassified to short-term borrowings as the maturity became less than one year.
As of September 30, 2019, Peoples had one remaining FHLB putable option-based advance. The FHLB has the option, at its sole discretion, to terminate the advance after the initial fixed rate period of three months, requiring full repayment of the advance by Peoples prior to the stated maturity. If the advance is terminated prior to maturity, the FHLB will offer Peoples replacement funding at the then-prevailing rate on an advance product then offered by the FHLB, subject to normal FHLB credit and collateral requirements. Peoples is required to make quarterly interest payments.
The amortizing, fixed-rate FHLB advances have a fixed rate for the term of each advance, with remaining maturities ranging from seven to twelve years. These advances require monthly principal and interest payments, with some having a constant prepayment rate requiring an additional principal payment annually. These advances are not eligible for optional prepayment prior to maturity.


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The aggregate minimum annual retirements of long-term borrowings in future periods are as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance
Weighted-Average Rate
Three months ending December 31, 2019
$
1,071

1.87
%
Year ending December 31, 2020
2,555

1.35
%
Year ending December 31, 2021
21,979

1.74
%
Year ending December 31, 2022
16,521

1.95
%
Year ending December 31, 2023
1,157

1.08
%
Thereafter
40,911

3.40
%
Total long-term borrowings
$
84,194

2.57
%
Effective April 3, 2019, Peoples terminated the Credit Agreement, dated as of March 4, 2016, between Peoples, as Borrower, and Raymond James Bank, N.A., as Lender (the "RJB Credit Agreement"), with a revolving line of credit in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $15.0 million. As of the termination date, April 3, 2019, and December 31, 2018, there were no borrowings outstanding under the RJB Credit Agreement. Additional information regarding the RJB Credit Agreement can be found in "Note 9 Long-Term Borrowings" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples' 2018 Form 10-K.
Peoples replaced the RBJ Credit Agreement with a short-term revolving line of credit. On April 3, 2019, Peoples entered into a Loan Agreement (the “U.S. Bank Loan Agreement”) with U.S. Bank National Association. The U.S. Bank Loan Agreement has a one-year term and provides Peoples with a revolving line of credit in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $20.0 million that may be used: (i) for working capital purposes; (ii) to finance dividends or other distributions (other than stock dividends and stock splits) on or in respect of Peoples’ capital stock and redemptions, repurchases or other acquisitions of any of Peoples’ capital stock permitted under the U.S. Bank Loan Agreement and (iii) to finance acquisitions permitted under the U.S. Bank Loan Agreement.
Note 6 Stockholders’ Equity 

The following table details the progression in Peoples’ common shares and treasury stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2019:
 
Common Stock
Treasury
Stock
Shares at December 31, 2018
20,124,378

601,289

Changes related to stock-based compensation awards:
 
 
Release of restricted common shares

19,174

Cancellation of restricted common shares

10,240

Grant of restricted common shares

(133,926
)
Grant of common shares

(5,130
)
Changes related to deferred compensation plan for Boards of Directors:
 
 
Purchase of treasury stock

5,497

Disbursed out of treasury stock

(2,187
)
Common shares repurchased under share repurchase program

14,175

Common shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
19,266


Common shares issued under compensation plan for Boards of Directors

(5,103
)
Common shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

(10,287
)
Issuance of common shares related to the merger with First Prestonsburg Bancshares Inc.
1,005,478


Shares at September 30, 2019
21,149,122

493,742

Under its Amended Articles of Incorporation, Peoples is authorized to issue up to 50,000 preferred shares, in one or more series, having such voting powers, designations, preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations and restrictions as determined by Peoples' Board of Directors. At September 30, 2019, Peoples had no preferred shares issued or outstanding.
The following table details the cash dividends declared per common share during 2019 and the comparable period of 2018:
 
2019
2018
First quarter
$
0.30

$
0.26

Second quarter
0.34

0.28

Third quarter
0.34

0.28

Fourth quarter
0.34

0.30

Total dividends declared
$
1.32

$
1.12


Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table details the change in the components of Peoples’ accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:
(Dollars in thousands)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities
Unrecognized Net Pension and Postretirement Costs
Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Cash Flow Hedge
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance, December 31, 2018
$
(10,082
)
$
(3,711
)
$
860

$
(12,933
)
Reclassification adjustments to net income:
 
 
 


  Realized gain on sale of securities, net of tax
(55
)


(55
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of reclassifications and tax
19,422

46

(5,391
)
14,077

Balance, September 30, 2019
$
9,285

$
(3,665
)
$
(4,531
)
$
1,089

Note 7 Employee Benefit Plans 

Peoples sponsors a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan that covers substantially all employees hired before January 1, 2010.  The plan provides retirement benefits based on an employee’s years of service and compensation.  For employees hired before January 1, 2003, the amount of postretirement benefit is based on the employee’s average monthly compensation over the highest five consecutive years out of the employee’s last ten years with Peoples while an eligible employee.  For employees hired on or after January 1, 2003, the amount of postretirement benefit is based on 2% of the employee’s annual compensation during the years 2003 through 2009, plus accrued interest. Effective January 1, 2010, the pension plan was closed to new entrants.  Effective March 1, 2011, the accrual of pension plan benefits for all participants was frozen. Peoples recognized this freeze as a curtailment as of December 31, 2010 and March 1, 2011, under the terms of the pension plan. Effective July 1, 2013, a participant in the pension plan who is employed by Peoples may elect to receive or to commence receiving such person's retirement benefits as of the later of such person's normal retirement date or the first day of the month first following the date such person makes an election to receive his or her retirement benefits.
Peoples also provides post-retirement health and life insurance benefits to certain former employees and directors. Only those individuals who retired before January 27, 2012 were eligible for life insurance benefits. As of January 1, 2011, all retirees who desire to participate in the Peoples Bank medical plan do so by electing COBRA, which provides up to 18 months of coverage; retirees over the age of 65 also have the option to pay to participate in a group Medicare supplemental plan. Peoples only pays 100% of the cost for those individuals who retired before January 1, 1993. For all others, the retiree is responsible for most, if not all, of the cost of the health benefits.  Peoples’ policy is to fund the cost of the benefits as they arise.


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The following tables detail the components of the net periodic cost for the plans described above:
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Interest cost
$
109

$
104

 
$
328

$
314

Expected return on plan assets
(195
)
(147
)
 
(586
)
(440
)
Amortization of net loss
19

29

 
58

84

Settlement of benefit obligation

176

 

176

Net periodic (income) loss
$
(67
)
$
162

 
$
(200
)
$
134

 
Postretirement Benefits
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Interest cost
$
1

$

 
$
3

$
2

Amortization of prior service cost


 
(1
)

Amortization of net gain
(2
)
(1
)
 
(4
)
(4
)
Net periodic income
$
(1
)
$
(1
)
 
$
(2
)
$
(2
)
Under US GAAP, Peoples is required to recognize a settlement gain or loss when the aggregate amount of lump-sum distributions to participants equals or exceeds the sum of the service and interest cost components of the net periodic pension cost. The amount of settlement gain or loss recognized is the pro rata amount of the unrealized gain or loss existing immediately prior to the settlement. In general, both the projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets are required to be remeasured in order to determine the settlement gain or loss.
Note 8 Earnings Per Common Share 

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per common share data)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Distributed earnings allocated to common shareholders
$
6,941

$
5,409

 
$
19,652

$
15,532

Undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders
7,828

7,246

 
18,900

16,638

Net earnings allocated to common shareholders
$
14,769

$
12,655

 
$
38,552

$
32,170

 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
20,415,245

19,325,457

 
20,023,271

18,875,290

Effect of potentially dilutive common shares
180,524

141,408

 
155,363

128,797

Total weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding
20,595,769

19,466,865

 
20,178,634

19,004,087

 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.72

$
0.65

 
$
1.93

$
1.70

Diluted
$
0.72

$
0.65

 
$
1.91

$
1.69

Anti-dilutive common shares excluded from calculation:
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted shares
844

5,541

 
720

2,193



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Note 9 Derivative Financial Instruments

Peoples utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset/liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements.
Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives
Peoples is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. Peoples principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. Peoples manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources and duration of its assets and liabilities, and through the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, Peoples enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known or expected cash amounts, the values of which are determined by interest rates. Peoples’ derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing and duration of Peoples' known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to certain variable rate borrowings. Peoples also has interest rate derivatives that result from a service provided to certain qualifying customers and, therefore, are not used to manage interest rate risk in Peoples' assets or liabilities. Peoples manages a matched book with respect to customer-related derivative financial instruments in order to minimize its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions.
Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
Peoples' objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest income and expense, and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, Peoples has entered into interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for Peoples making fixed payments. As of September 30, 2019, Peoples had entered into sixteen interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional value of $150.0 million. Peoples will pay a fixed rate of interest for up to ten years while receiving a floating rate component of interest equal to the three-month LIBOR rate. The interest received on the floating rate component is intended to offset the interest paid on rolling three-month FHLB advances or rolling three-month brokered certificates of deposit, which will continue to be rolled through the life of the swaps. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"), related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest income or expense as interest payments are made or received on Peoples' variable-rate assets or liabilities. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, Peoples had reclassifications of gains to interest expense of $30,000 and $183,000, respectively, and during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, Peoples had reclassifications of gains to interest expense of $2,000 and $18,000, respectively.
For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of each derivative is reported in AOCI (outside of earnings), net of tax, and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. Peoples assesses the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in cash flows of the designated hedged transaction. The reset dates and the payment dates on the 90-day advances or brokered certificates of deposit used to fund the swaps are matched to the reset dates and payment dates on the receipt of the 3-month LIBOR floating portion of the swaps to ensure effectiveness of the cash flow hedge. Effectiveness is measured by ensuring that reset dates and payment dates are matched.
The following table summarizes information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Notional amount
$
150,000

$
110,000

Weighted average pay rates
2.22
%
2.37
%
Weighted average receive rates
1.53
%
2.57
%
Weighted average maturity
5.7 years

6.2 years

Pre-tax unrealized gains included in AOCI
$
5,736

$
860



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The following table presents net losses or gains recorded in AOCI and in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income related to the cash flow hedges:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Amount of loss (gain) recognized in AOCI, pre-tax
$
1,796

$
(651
)
 
$
6,457

$
(2,558
)
Amount of (loss) gain recognized in earnings
$

$

 
$
(19
)
$
30

The following table reflects the cash flow hedges, which are included in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value:
 
September 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Notional Amount
Fair Value
 
Notional Amount
Fair Value
Included in other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps related to debt
$
20,000

$
105

 
$
60,000

$
2,093

Total included in other assets
$
20,000

$
105

 
$
60,000

$
2,093

 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in accrued expenses and other liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps related to debt
$
130,000

$
6,026

 
$
50,000

$
1,111

Total included in accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
130,000

$
6,026

 
$
50,000

$
1,111

Peoples had $21.2 million and no amount of cash pledged at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, against interest rate swaps related to debt; however, the counterparties had pledged no amount of cash and $130,000, respectively, at those dates.
Non-Designated Hedges
Peoples maintains an interest rate protection program for commercial loan customers, which was established in 2010. Under this program, Peoples originates variable rate loans with interest rate swaps, where the customer enters into an interest rate swap with Peoples on terms that match the terms of the loan. By entering into the interest rate swap with the customer, Peoples Bank effectively provides the customer with a fixed rate loan while creating a variable rate asset for Peoples Bank. Peoples Bank offsets its exposure in the swap by entering into an offsetting interest rate swap with an unaffiliated institution. These interest rate swaps do not qualify as designated hedges; therefore, each swap is accounted for as a standalone derivative. Peoples had interest rate swaps associated with commercial loans with a gross notional value of $590.0 million and fair value of $14.2 million of equally offsetting assets and liabilities at September 30, 2019, and a gross notional value of $453.4 million and fair value of $2.5 million of equally offsetting assets and liabilities at December 31, 2018. These interest rate swaps did not have a material impact on Peoples' results of operation or financial condition.
The following table reflects the non-designated hedges, which are included in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value:
 
September 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Notional Amount
Fair Value
 
Notional Amount
Fair Value
Included in other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps related to commercial loans
$
295,070

$
14,197

 
$
226,662

$
2,451

Total included in other assets
$
295,070

$
14,197

 
$
226,662

$
2,451

 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in accrued expenses and other liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps related to commercial loans
$
295,070

$
14,197

 
$
226,662

$
2,451

Total included in accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
295,070

$
14,197

 
$
226,662

$
2,451

Peoples had no cash pledged against interest rate swaps related to commercial loans.


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Note 10 Stock-Based Compensation 

Under the Peoples Bancorp Inc. Third Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Plan (the "2006 Equity Plan"), Peoples may grant, among other awards, nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted common stock awards, stock appreciation rights ("SARs"), performance units and unrestricted common share awards to employees and non-employee directors. The total number of common shares available under the 2006 Equity Plan is 891,340.  The maximum number of common shares that can be issued for incentive stock options is 500,000 common shares. Prior to 2007, Peoples granted nonqualified and incentive stock options to employees and nonqualified stock options to non-employee directors under the 2006 Equity Plan and predecessor plans.  Since February 2009, Peoples has granted restricted common shares to employees, and periodically to non-employee directors, subject to the terms and conditions prescribed by the 2006 Equity Plan. Additionally, in 2018 and 2019, the Board of Directors granted unrestricted common shares to non-employee directors and to full-time and part-time employees who did not already participate in the 2006 Equity Plan. In general, common shares issued in connection with stock-based awards are issued from treasury shares to the extent available.  If no treasury shares are available, common shares are issued from authorized but unissued common shares.
Restricted Common Shares
 Under the 2006 Equity Plan, Peoples may award restricted common shares to officers, key employees and non-employee directors.  Since 2018, common shares awarded to non-employee directors have vested immediately upon grant with no restrictions. Restrictions on restricted common shares awarded to employees typically expire after periods ranging from one to three years. In the first nine months of 2019, Peoples granted an aggregate of 117,773 restricted common shares subject to performance-based vesting to officers and key employees with restrictions that will lapse three years after the grant date provided that in order for the restricted common shares to vest in full, Peoples must have reported positive net income and maintained a well capitalized status by regulatory standards for each of the three fiscal years preceding the vesting date. During the first nine months of 2019, Peoples granted, to certain key employees, an aggregate of 16,153 restricted common shares subject to time-based vesting with restrictions that will lapse three years after the grant date.
The following table summarizes the changes to Peoples’ restricted common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:
 
Time-Based Vesting
 
Performance-Based Vesting
 
Number of Common Shares
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Number of Common Shares
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1
43,679

$
29.64

 
175,772

$
31.08

Awarded
16,153

31.35

 
117,773

32.20

Released
22,750

24.70

 
33,400

17.86

Forfeited
4,852

35.87

 
5,388

33.17

Outstanding at September 30
32,230

$
33.05

 
254,757

$
33.29

 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the total intrinsic value for restricted common shares released was $1.8 million compared to $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.
Performance Unit Awards
Under the 2006 Equity Plan, Peoples may grant performance unit awards to officers, key employees and non-employee directors.  On July 26, 2017, Peoples granted a total of seven performance unit awards to individuals who were then serving as officers, with a maximum aggregate dollar amount of $1.3 million represented by the performance units subject to such awards and each performance unit representing $1.00. As of September 30, 2019, one of seven performance unit awards had been forfeited as one of the individuals granted a performance unit award left Peoples before meeting the minimum service requirement to retain the performance unit award. The performance unit awards granted cover the performance period beginning January 1, 2018 and ending on December 31, 2019, and are subject to two performance goals. Twenty-five percent of the performance units subject to each award will vest if, but only if, the related company-specific target performance goal is achieved. The remaining 75% of the performance units subject to each award will vest based on the relative performance of Peoples compared to a defined peer group (measured by percentile ranking) with respect to the related maximum performance goal. If, for the performance period, the target level of achievement for the first performance goal and/or the maximum level of achievement for the second performance goal is not reached, the dollar amount represented by the performance units associated with each performance goal will be adjusted to reflect the level of performance achieved. After the vesting date, the participant will receive that number of common shares of Peoples equal to (i) the aggregate number of


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the participant's performance units (and equivalent dollar value of such performance units) that vested based on the performance achieved under both performance goals (ii) divided by the fair market value of a common share of Peoples on the date the performance units are deemed to have vested (which will be the last day of the performance period) and rounded down to the nearest whole common share.
Stock-Based Compensation
Peoples recognizes stock-based compensation, which is included as a component of Peoples’ salaries and employee benefit costs, for restricted common shares and performance unit awards, as well as purchases made by participants in the employee stock purchase plan. For restricted common shares, Peoples recognizes stock-based compensation based on the estimated fair value of the awards on the grant date, for the portion of awards that is expected to vest over the vesting period. For performance unit awards, Peoples recognizes stock-based compensation over the performance period, based on the portion of the awards that is expected to vest based on the expected level of achievement of the two performance goals. Peoples also has an employee stock purchase plan whereby employees can purchase Peoples' common shares at a discount of up to 15%. The following table summarizes the amount of stock-based compensation expense and related tax benefit recognized for each period:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Total stock-based compensation expense
$
950

$
579

 
$
3,088

$
2,089

Recognized tax benefit
(199
)
(122
)
 
(648
)
(439
)
Net expense recognized
$
751

$
457

 
$
2,440

$
1,650

Restricted common shares were the primary form of stock-based compensation awards granted by Peoples in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. The fair value of restricted common share awards on the grant date is the market price of Peoples' common shares. Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted common share awards was $3.3 million at September 30, 2019, which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years. On February 14, 2018, an aggregate of 11,112 unrestricted common shares were granted as a one-time special award to all full-time and part-time employees who did not already participate in the 2006 Equity Plan, with a related stock-based compensation expense of $388,000 being recognized. On June 3, 2019, an aggregate of 880 unrestricted common shares were granted as a one-time special award to all full-time and part-time First Prestonsburg employees, with a related stock-based compensation expense of $27,000 being recognized. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, Peoples recorded $46,000 and $96,000, respectively, of stock-based compensation associated with the performance unit awards and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 recorded $62,000 and $188,000, respectively. Additionally, Peoples recognized $16,000 and $48,000 of stock-based compensation associated with the employee stock purchase plan, based on purchases by employees thereunder, in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and $15,000 and $44,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.
Unrestricted common shares awarded to non-employee directors are included as a component of Peoples' other non-interest expense. On January 31, 2019, Peoples granted to non-employee directors, an aggregate of 3,200 unrestricted common shares, which resulted in an additional $102,000 of stock-based compensation expense being recognized. On January 31, 2018, Peoples granted, to non-employee directors, an aggregate of 3,600 unrestricted common shares, which resulted in an additional $128,000 of stock-based compensation expense being recognized.


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Note 11 Revenue

The following table details Peoples' revenue from contracts with customers:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Insurance income:
 
 
 
 
 
Commission and fees from sale of insurance policies (a)
$
3,173

$
3,159

 
$
9,512

$
9,541

Fees related to third-party administration services (a)
140

131

 
486

423

Performance-based commissions (b)
73

98

 
1,495

1,448

Trust and investment income (a)
3,205

3,110

 
9,718

9,410

Electronic banking income:
 
 
 
 
 
Interchange income (a)
2,842

2,464

 
8,032

7,248

Promotional and usage income (a)
735

426

 
1,799

1,212

Deposit account service charges:
 
 
 
 
 
Ongoing maintenance fees for deposit accounts (a)
1,049

691

 
2,813

2,012

Transactional-based fees (b)
2,184

1,961

 
5,738

5,148

Commercial loan swap fees (b)
772

355

 
1,434

617

Other non-interest income transactional-based fees (b)
174

228

 
598

772

Total
$
14,347

$
12,623

 
$
41,625

$
37,831

 
 
 
 
 
 
Timing of revenue recognition:
 
 
 
 
 
Services transferred over time
$
11,144

$
9,981

 
$
32,360

$
29,846

Services transferred at a point in time
3,203

2,642

 
9,265

7,985

Total
$
14,347

$
12,623

 
$
41,625

$
37,831

(a) Services transferred over time.
(b) Services transferred at a point in time.
Peoples records contract assets for income that has been recognized over a period of time for fulfillment of performance obligations, but has not yet been received related to electronic banking income. This income typically relates to bonuses for which Peoples is eligible, but will not receive until a certain time in the future. Peoples records contract liabilities for payments received for commission income related to the sale of insurance policies, for which the performance obligations have not yet been fulfilled. The contract liabilities are recognized as income over time, during the period in which the performance obligations are fulfilled, which is over the insurance policy period. Peoples also records contract liabilities for bonuses received related to electronic banking income, for which income is recognized during the period in which the performance obligations are fulfilled.
The following table details the change in Peoples' contract assets and contract liabilities for the period ended September 30, 2019:
 
Contract Assets
Contract Liabilities
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2019
$
207

$
5,055

     Additional income receivable
324


     Additional deferred income

4,468

     Receipt of income previously receivable
(11
)

     Recognition of income previously deferred

(4,211
)
Balance, September 30, 2019
$
520

$
5,312



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Note 12 Acquisitions

On April 12, 2019, Peoples completed the merger with First Prestonsburg Bancshares Inc. ("First Prestonsburg"). First Prestonsburg merged into Peoples and First Prestonsburg's wholly-owned subsidiary, First Commonwealth Bank of Prestonsburg, Inc. ("First Commonwealth"), which operates nine full-service branches located in eastern and central Kentucky, merged into Peoples Bank. Consideration of $32.4 million was paid by Peoples in the form of 12.512 Peoples common shares to shareholders of First Prestonsburg for each share of First Prestonsburg common stock they owned, which resulted in the issuance of 1,005,478 Peoples common shares. In addition, immediately prior to the closing of the merger, First Prestonsburg paid a special cash distribution of $140.30 per share (for an aggregate amount of $11.3 million) which was deemed part of the total consideration to its shareholders. As a result, First Prestonsburg shareholders received total consideration of $43.7 million.


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The following table provides the preliminary purchase price calculation as of the date of acquisition for the First Prestonsburg acquisition, and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values.
 
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
Consideration
 
Common shares
80,362

Number of common shares of Peoples issued for each common share of acquired company
12.512

Price per Peoples common share, based on closing date
$
32.26

    Common share consideration
$
32,437

 
 
Net Assets at Fair Value
 
Assets
 
  Cash and due from banks
$
5,016

  Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
2,797

    Total cash and cash equivalents
7,813

  Available-for-sale investment securities
136,596

  Other investment securities
3,077

    Total investment securities
139,673

  Loans
129,365

  Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
7,597

  Other intangible assets
4,234

  Other assets
2,207

    Total assets
$
290,889

Liabilities
 
Deposits:
 
  Non-interest-bearing
$
40,089

  Interest-bearing
217,151

    Total deposits
257,240

  Short-term borrowings
14,400

  Accrued expenses and other liabilities
2,061

    Total liabilities
$
273,701

Net assets
$
17,188

Goodwill
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15,249



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The estimated fair values presented in the above table reflect additional information that was obtained during the three months ended September 30, 2019, which resulted in changes to certain fair value estimates made as of the date of acquisition. Adjustments to acquisition date estimated fair values are recorded during the period in which they occur and, as a result, previously recorded results have changed. The below table reflects the changes in the estimated fair value at September 30, 2019 from balances reported at June 30, 2019:
(Dollars in thousands)
Change in Fair Value
Net Assets
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
17

Total investment securities
(1,053
)
Loans
(1,042
)
Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
(658
)
Other assets
(470
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(4
)
Change in Goodwill
(3,202
)
Acquired loans are reported net of the unamortized fair value adjustment. The following table details the fair value adjustment for acquired loans as of the acquisition date:
(Dollars in thousands)
First Prestonsburg
Non-impaired Loans
 
Contractual cash flows
$
168,729

Nonaccretable difference
19,745

Expected cash flows
148,984

Accretable yield
28,269

Fair value
$
120,715

Credit Impaired Loans
 
Contractual cash flows
$
17,847

Nonaccretable difference
5,337

Expected cash flows
12,510

Accretable yield
3,860

Fair value
$
8,650

Peoples recorded non-interest expense related primarily to the First Prestonsburg acquisition of $199,000 and $7.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, total non-interest income included gains of $10,000 and losses of $243,000, respectively, associated with the First Prestonsburg merger. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, salaries and employee benefit costs included $68,000 and $2.4 million, respectively, related to change in control agreements, retention and severance bonuses, and regular payroll and taxes after conversion. Professional fees related to the acquisition included a reversal of expense of $6,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2019, and expense of $614,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, and other non-interest expenses included $93,000 and $3.9 million (mainly contract termination fees) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.


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Note 13 Leases

Peoples leases certain banking facilities and equipment under various agreements with original terms providing for fixed monthly payments over periods generally ranging from two to thirty years.  Certain leases contain renewal options and rent escalation clauses calling for rent increases over the term of the lease.  Short-term leases of certain facilities and equipment, with lease terms of 12 months or less, are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. At September 30, 2019, Peoples did not have any finance leases or any significant lessor agreements.
Peoples elected certain practical expedients, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 842. Peoples elected to recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings on January 1, 2019 for the implementation of ASU 2016-02. Peoples also made an accounting policy election to account for each separate lease component of a contract and its associated non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases subject to ASC 842.
The table below details Peoples' lease expense, which is included in net occupancy and equipment expense in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2019
Operating lease expense
$
192

 
815

Short-term lease expense
113

 
170

Total lease expense
$
305

 
$
985


The following table details the right-of-use asset, the lease liability and other information related to Peoples' operating leases:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, 2019
Right-of-use asset:
 
     Other assets
$
6,581

Lease liability:
 
     Accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
6,774

Other information:
 
     Weighted-average remaining lease term
13.3 years

     Weighted-average discount rate
2.18
%
The following table summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities:
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance
Three months ending December 31, 2019
$
5

Year ending December 31, 2020
81

Year ending December 31, 2021
131

Year ending December 31, 2022
654

Year ending December 31, 2023
59

Thereafter
5,844

Total lease liability
$
6,774




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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following data should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis that follows:
 
At or For the Three Months Ended
 
At or For the Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Operating Data (a)
 
 
 
 
 
Total interest income
$
43,609

$
39,631

 
$
127,806

$
110,626

Total interest expense
7,855

6,307

 
22,089

15,135

Net interest income
35,754

33,324

 
105,717

95,491

Provision for loan losses
1,005

1,302

 
1,368

4,473

Net gain (loss) on investment securities
97


 
70

(146
)
Net (loss) gain on asset disposals and other transactions
(78
)
12

 
(553
)
(319
)
Total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses
16,374

14,341

 
47,594

43,042

Total non-interest expense
32,993

30,829

 
103,729

95,021

Net income
14,868

12,725

 
38,835

32,358

Balance Sheet Data (a)
 
 
 
 
 
Total investment securities
$
1,064,909

$
874,159

 
$
1,064,909

$
874,159

Loans, net of deferred fees and costs ("total loans")
2,850,316

2,707,727

 
2,850,316

2,707,727

Allowance for loan losses
21,585

19,879

 
21,585

19,879

Goodwill and other intangible assets
179,126

163,401

 
179,126

163,401

Total assets
4,396,148

4,003,089

 
4,396,148

4,003,089

Non-interest-bearing deposits
677,232

617,447

 
677,232

617,447

Other interest-bearing deposits
2,417,740

2,423,676

 
2,417,740

2,423,676

Brokered certificates of deposits
262,230

265,258

 
262,230

265,258

Short-term borrowings
288,150

296,830

 
288,150

296,830

Junior subordinated debentures held by subsidiary trust
7,409

7,239

 
7,409

7,239

Other long-term borrowings
84,194

111,099

 
84,194

111,099

Total stockholders' equity
588,533

504,290

 
588,533

504,290

Tangible assets (b)
4,217,022

3,839,688

 
4,217,022

3,839,688

Tangible equity (b)
409,407

340,889

 
409,407

340,889

Per Common Share Data (a)
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share – basic
$
0.72

$
0.65

 
$
1.93

$
1.70

Earnings per common share – diluted
0.72

0.65

 
1.91

1.69

Cash dividends declared per common share
0.34

0.28

 
0.98

0.82

Book value per common share (c)
28.43

25.79

 
28.43

25.79

Tangible book value per common share (b)(c)
$
19.78

$
17.44

 
$
19.78

$
17.44

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – basic
20,415,245

19,325,457

 
20,023,271

18,875,290

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
20,595,769

19,466,865

 
20,178,634

19,004,087

Common shares outstanding at end of period
20,700,630

19,550,014

 
20,700,630

19,550,014

Closing stock price at end of period
$
31.81

$
35.03

 
$
31.81

$
35.03



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At or For the Three Months Ended
 
At or For the Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2019
2018
 
2019
2018
Significant Ratios (a)
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average stockholders' equity (d)
10.11
%
10.06
%
 
9.31
%
8.97
%
Return on average tangible equity (d)(e)
15.35
%
15.73
%
 
14.14
%
14.09
%
Return on average assets (d)
1.37
%
1.26
%
 
1.24
%
1.13
%
Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items (d)(f)
1.38
%
1.33
%
 
1.44
%
1.31
%
Average stockholders' equity to average assets
13.53
%
12.55
%
 
13.34
%
12.58
%
Average total loans to average deposits
84.99
%
90.47
%
 
86.83
%
89.11
%
Net interest margin (d)(g)
3.66
%
3.68
%
 
3.74
%
3.69
%
Efficiency ratio (h)
61.10
%
62.58
%
 
65.71
%
66.48
%
Efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items (i)
60.72
%
60.80
%
 
61.03
%
61.41
%
Pre-provision net revenue to total average assets (j)
1.76
%
1.67
%
 
1.59
%
1.52
%
Dividend payout ratio
47.35
%
43.00
%
 
51.35
%
48.55
%
Total investment securities as percentage of total assets (c)
24.22
%
21.84
%
 
24.22
%
21.84
%
Asset Quality Ratios (a)
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans (c)(k)
0.73
%
0.67
%
 
0.73
%
0.67
%
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets (c)(k)
0.48
%
0.46
%
 
0.48
%
0.46
%
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total loans and OREO (c)(k)
0.74
%
0.67
%
 
0.74
%
0.67
%
Criticized loans as a percent of total loans (c)(l)
3.52
%
4.38
%
 
3.52
%
4.38
%
Classified loans as a percent of total loans (c)(m)
2.07
%
1.81
%
 
2.07
%
1.81
%
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans (c)
0.76
%
0.73
%
 
0.76
%
0.73
%
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of nonperforming loans (c)(k)
104.20
%
109.71
%
 
104.20
%
109.71
%
Provision for loan losses as a percent of average total loans
0.14
%
0.19
%
 
0.07
%
0.23
%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average total loans
0.11
%
0.10
%
 
%
0.18
%
Capital Information (a)(c)
 

 
 
 
 
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (n)
14.19
%
13.29
%
 
14.19
%
13.29
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
14.45
%
13.55
%
 
14.45
%
13.55
%
Total risk-based capital ratio (tier 1 and tier 2)
15.18
%
14.27
%
 
15.18
%
14.27
%
Leverage ratio
10.28
%
9.69
%
 
10.28
%
9.69
%
Common equity tier 1 capital
$
417,468

$
367,537

 
$
417,468

$
367,537

Tier 1 capital
424,877

374,776

 
424,877

374,776

Total capital (tier 1 and tier 2)
446,462

394,655

 
446,462

394,655

Total risk-weighted assets
$
2,941,193

$
2,764,951

 
$
2,941,193

$
2,764,951

Total stockholders' equity to total assets
13.39
%
12.60
%
 
13.39
%
12.60
%
Tangible equity to tangible assets (b)
9.71
%
8.88
%
 
9.71
%
8.88
%
(a)
Reflects the impact of the acquisition of First Prestonsburg Bancshares Inc. ("First Prestonsburg") beginning April 12, 2019, and of ASB Financial Corp. ("ASB") beginning April 13, 2018.
(b)
These amounts represent non-US GAAP financial measures since they exclude the balance sheet impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on total stockholders’ equity and total assets.  Additional information regarding the calculation of these non-US GAAP financial measures can be found under the caption “Capital/Stockholders’ Equity.”
(c)
Data presented as of the end of the period indicated.
(d)
Ratios are presented on an annualized basis.
(e)
Return on average tangible equity represents a non-US GAAP financial measures since it excludes the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets from earnings and it excludes the balance sheet impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on total stockholders’ equity. Additional information regarding the calculation of this non-US GAAP financial measure can be found under the caption “Return on Average Tangible Equity Ratio (non-US GAAP).”
(f)
Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities, and the after-tax impact of all gains and/or losses, acquisition-related expenses, and pension settlement charges included in earnings. Additional information regarding the calculation of this non-US GAAP financial measure can be found under the caption "Return on Average Assets Adjusted for Non-Core Items (non-US GAAP)."
(g)
Information presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis.
(h)
The efficiency ratio is defined as total non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus total non-interest income (excluding all gains and losses). This amount represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes amortization of other intangible assets, and all gains and/or losses included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income.


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Additional information regarding the calculation of this non-US GAAP financial measure can be found under the caption “Efficiency Ratio (non-US GAAP).”
(i)
The efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items is defined as core non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus core non-interest income excluding all gains and losses. This amount represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the impact of all gains and/or losses, acquisition-related expenses, and pension settlement charges included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income. Additional information regarding the calculation of this non-US GAAP financial measure can be found under the caption “Efficiency Ratio (non-US GAAP).”
(j)
Pre-provision net revenue is defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income (excluding all gains and losses) minus total non-interest expense. This ratio represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the provision for loan losses and all gains and/or losses included in earnings. This measure is a key metric used by federal bank regulatory agencies in their evaluation of capital adequacy for financial institutions.  Additional information regarding the calculation of this non-US GAAP financial measure can be found under the caption “Pre-Provision Net Revenue (non-US GAAP).”
(k)
Nonperforming loans include loans 90+ days past due and accruing, renegotiated loans and nonaccrual loans. Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and other real estate owned.
(l)
Includes loans categorized as special mention, substandard and doubtful.
(m)
Includes loans categorized as substandard and doubtful.
(n)
Peoples' capital conservation buffer was 7.18% at September 30, 2019 and 6.27% at September 30, 2018, compared to 2.50% for the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer required at January 1, 2019.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this Form 10-Q, which are not historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "may," "feel," "expect," "believe," "plan," "will," "will likely," "would," "should," "could," "project," "goal," "target," "potential," "seek," "intend," and similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of Peoples' business and operations. Additionally, Peoples' financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to:
(1)
the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of Peoples' business strategies, including the successful integration of the business of First Prestonsburg, and the expansion of consumer lending activity;
(2)
risks and uncertainties associated with Peoples' entry into new geographic markets and risks resulting from Peoples' inexperience in these new geographic markets;
(3)
Peoples' ability to identify, acquire, or integrate suitable strategic acquisitions, which may be unsuccessful, or may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected;
(4)
competitive pressures among financial institutions, or from non-financial institutions, which may increase significantly, including product and pricing pressures, which can in turn impact Peoples' credit spreads, changes to third-party relationships and revenues, changes in the manner of providing services, customer acquisition and retention pressures, and Peoples' ability to attract, develop and retain qualified professionals;
(5)
changes in the interest rate environment due to economic conditions and/or the fiscal policies of the United States ("U.S.") government and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board"), which may adversely impact interest rates, interest margins, loan demand and interest rate sensitivity;
(6)
uncertainty regarding the nature, timing, cost, and effect of legislative or regulatory changes or actions, promulgated and to be promulgated by governmental and regulatory agencies in the state of Ohio, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which may subject Peoples, its subsidiaries, or one or more acquired companies to a variety of new and more stringent legal and regulatory requirements which adversely affect their respective businesses, including in particular the rules and regulations promulgated and to be promulgated under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, and the Basel III regulatory capital reform;
(7)
the effects of easing restrictions on participants in the financial services industry;
(8)
local, regional, national and international economic conditions (including the impact of potential or imposed tariffs, a U.S. withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, trade wars and other changes in trade regulations, and the relationship of the U.S. and its global trading partners) and the impact these conditions may have on Peoples, its customers and its counterparties, and Peoples' assessment of the impact, which may be different than anticipated;


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(9)
the existence or exacerbation of general geopolitical instability and uncertainty;
(10)
changes in policy and other regulatory and legal developments, and uncertainty or speculation pending the enactment of such changes;
(11)
Peoples may issue equity securities in connection with future acquisitions, which could cause ownership and economic dilution to Peoples' current shareholders;
(12)
changes in prepayment speeds, loan originations, levels of nonperforming assets, delinquent loans, charge-offs and customer creditworthiness generally, which may be less favorable than expected and adversely impact the amount of interest income generated;
(13)
adverse changes in economic conditions and/or activities, including, but not limited to, slowing or reversal of the current U.S. economic expansion, continued economic uncertainty in the U.S., the European Union (including the uncertainty surrounding the actions to be taken to implement the referendum by British voters to exit the European Union), Asia, and other areas, which could decrease sales volumes, add volatility to the global stock markets, and increase loan delinquencies and defaults;
(14)
deterioration in the credit quality of Peoples' loan portfolio, which may adversely impact the provision for loan losses;
(15)
Peoples may have more credit risk and higher credit losses to the extent loans are concentrated by location or industry of the borrowers or collateral;
(16)
changes in accounting standards, policies, estimates or procedures, including the extent to which the new current expected credit loss rule issued by the Financial Accounting Standard Board in June 2016, which will require banks to record, at the time of origination, credit losses expected throughout the life of the asset portfolio on loans and held-to-maturity securities, as opposed to the current practice of recording losses when it is probable that a loss event has occurred, may adversely affect Peoples' reported financial condition or results of operations;
(17)
Peoples' assumptions and estimates used in applying critical accounting policies, which may prove unreliable, inaccurate or not predictive of actual results;
(18)
the discontinuation of the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate and other reference rates which may result in increased expenses and litigation, and adversely impact the effectiveness of hedging strategies;
(19)
adverse changes in the conditions and trends in the financial markets, including political developments, which may adversely affect the fair value of securities within Peoples' investment portfolio, the interest rate sensitivity of Peoples' consolidated balance sheet, and the income generated by Peoples' trust and investment activities;
(20)
the volatility from quarter to quarter of mortgage banking income, whether due to interest rates, demand, the fair value of mortgage loans, or other factors;
(21)
Peoples' ability to receive dividends from its subsidiaries;
(22)
Peoples' ability to maintain required capital levels and adequate sources of funding and liquidity;
(23)
the impact of larger or similar-sized financial institutions encountering problems, which may adversely affect the banking industry and/or Peoples' business generation and retention, funding and liquidity;
(24)
the costs and effects of new federal and state laws, and other regulatory and legal developments, including the outcome of potential regulatory or other governmental inquiries and legal proceedings and results of regulatory examinations;
(25)
Peoples' ability to secure confidential information and deliver products and services through the use of computer systems and telecommunications networks, including those of Peoples' third-party vendors and other service providers, which may prove inadequate, and could adversely affect customer confidence in Peoples and/or result in Peoples incurring a financial loss;
(26)
Peoples' ability to anticipate and respond to technological changes, and Peoples' reliance on, and the potential failure of, a number of third-party vendors to perform as expected, including Peoples' primary core banking system provider, which can impact Peoples' ability to respond to customer needs and meet competitive demands;


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(27)
operational issues stemming from and/or capital spending necessitated by the potential need to adapt to industry changes in information technology systems on which Peoples and its subsidiaries are highly dependent;
(28)
changes in consumer spending, borrowing and saving habits, whether due to tax reform legislation, changes in retail distribution strategies, consumer preferences and behavior, changes in business and economic conditions, legislative or regulatory initiatives, or other factors, which may be different than anticipated;
(29)
the adequacy of Peoples' internal controls and risk management program in the event of changes in strategic, reputational, market, economic, operational, cyber security, compliance, legal, asset/liability repricing, liquidity, credit and interest rate risks associated with Peoples' business;
(30)
the impact on Peoples' businesses, personnel, facilities, or systems, related to fraud, theft, or violence;
(31)
the impact on Peoples' businesses, as well as on the risks described above, of various domestic or international widespread natural or other disasters, pandemics, cyber attacks, system failures, civil unrest, military or terrorist activities or international conflicts;
(32)
the impact on Peoples' businesses and operating results of any costs associated with obtaining rights in intellectual property claimed by others and adequately protecting Peoples' intellectual property;
(33)
Peoples' continued ability to grow deposits; and
(34)
other risk factors relating to the banking industry or Peoples as detailed from time to time in Peoples’ reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including those risk factors included in the disclosures under the heading "ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS" of Peoples’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 and under the heading "ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS" in Part II of this Form 10-Q.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the filing date of this Form 10-Q and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements.  Although management believes the expectations in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of management’s knowledge of Peoples’ business and operations, it is possible that actual results may differ materially from these projections.  Additionally, Peoples undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the filing date of this Form 10-Q or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as may be required by applicable legal requirements.  Copies of documents filed with the SEC are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and/or from Peoples' website – www.peoplesbancorp.com under the “Investor Relations” section.
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, and Notes thereto, contained in Peoples’ 2018 Form 10-K, as well as the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, ratios, statistics and discussions contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
Business Overview
The following discussion and analysis of Peoples’ Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements is presented to provide insight into management’s assessment of the financial condition and results of operations.
Peoples offers diversified financial products and services through 89 locations, including 79 full-service bank branches, and 86 Automated Teller Machines ("ATMs") in northeastern, central, southwestern and southeastern Ohio, west central West Virginia, and central and eastern Kentucky through its financial service units – Peoples Bank and Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC ("Peoples Insurance"), a subsidiary of Peoples Bank.  Peoples Bank is subject to regulation and examination primarily by the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions (the "ODFI"), the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") of Cleveland and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). Peoples Bank is must also follow the regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the "CFPB") which regulates consumer financial products and services and certain financial services providers. Peoples Insurance is subject to regulation by the Ohio Department of Insurance and the state insurance regulatory agencies of those states in which Peoples Insurance may do business.
Peoples’ products and services include traditional banking products, such as deposit accounts, lending products and trust services.  Peoples provides services through traditional offices, ATMs, mobile banking and telephone and internet-based banking.  Peoples also offers a complete array of insurance products and makes available custom-tailored fiduciary, employee benefit plan and asset management services.  Brokerage services are offered by Peoples exclusively through an unaffiliated registered broker-dealer located at Peoples Bank's offices.


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Critical Accounting Policies
The accounting and reporting policies of Peoples conform to US GAAP and to general practices within the financial services industry.  The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.  Management has identified the accounting policies that, due to the judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to understanding Peoples’ Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis at September 30, 2019, which were unchanged from the policies disclosed in Peoples’ 2018 Form 10-K.
 Summary of Recent Transactions and Events
The following is a summary of recent transactions and events that have impacted or are expected to impact Peoples’ results of operations or financial condition: 
During the third quarter of 2019, Peoples repurchased 14,175 of its common shares through its share repurchase program for a total of $431,000.
On August 22, 2019, Peoples Risk Management, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Peoples, was formed. Peoples Risk Management, Inc. is a Nevada-based captive insurance company which insures against certain risks unique to the operations of Peoples and for which insurance may not be currently available or economically feasible. Peoples Risk Management, Inc. pools resources with several other similar insurance company subsidiaries of financial institutions to spread a limited amount of risk among all participants. Peoples Risk Management, Inc. is subject to the regulations of the State of Nevada and undergoes periodic examinations by the Nevada Division of Insurance.
During the third quarter of 2019, Peoples incurred $189,000 of acquisition-related costs, compared to $7.0 million in the second quarter of 2019, and $674,000 in the third quarter of 2018. During the first nine months of 2019, Peoples incurred $7.5 million of acquisition-related costs, compared to $7.1 million during the first nine months of 2018. The acquisition-related costs in 2019 and 2018 were primarily related to the First Prestonsburg and ASB acquisitions, respectively, and were primarily related to fees associated with early termination of contracts, severance costs and write-offs associated with assets acquired.
During the third quarter of 2019, Peoples entered into $10.0 million of interest rate swaps, with a notional value in the aggregate of $10.0 million, which became effective immediately and will mature in 2029, with an interest rate of 1.44%. During the second quarter of 2019, Peoples entered into $30.0 million of interest rate swaps, with a notional value in the aggregate of $30.0 million, which became effective immediately and will mature between 2023 and 2026, with interest rates ranging from 1.89% to 1.91%. For additional information regarding Peoples' interest rate swaps, refer to "Note 9 Derivative Financial Instruments" of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
During the third quarter of 2019, Peoples reported that it will be closing one full-service bank branch located in Kentucky and one full-service bank branch located in West Virginia. During the second quarter of 2019, Peoples closed one full-service bank branch located in West Virginia when the lease expired in June 2019. During the first quarter of 2019, Peoples closed one insurance office located in Ohio when the lease for the location expired at the end of January 2019 and one full-service bank branch located in West Virginia when the lease for the location expired in March 2019. Most employees at the closed locations were relocated to other branches or offices.
On April 22, 2019, Peoples Bank signed an agreement to open a Federal Funds liquidity facility with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, which either party may cancel at any time. The $20.0 million line increases Peoples Bank's contingent liquidity funding and will serve to help manage Peoples Bank's daily liquidity needs. As of September 30, 2019, Peoples Bank had not borrowed under the agreement.
On April 12, 2019, Peoples completed the previously-announced merger with First Prestonsburg. First Prestonsburg merged into Peoples and First Prestonsburg's wholly-owned subsidiary, First Commonwealth Bank of Prestonsburg, Inc., which operated nine full-service bank branches in central and eastern Kentucky, merged into Peoples Bank. First Prestonsburg shareholders received total consideration of $43.7 million in the merger, of which $11.3 million was in the form of a special cash dividend paid by First Prestonsburg to shareholders of First Prestonsburg prior to the merger with the remainder being paid in the form of an aggregate of 1,005,478 Peoples common shares by Peoples. The merger added $129.4 million of total loans and $257.2 million of total deposits at the acquisition date, after preliminary fair value adjustments. Peoples also recorded $4.2 million of other intangible assets and $15.2 million of goodwill. These amounts reflect information available through the date of the filing of this Quarterly


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Report on Form 10-Q. Refer to "Note 12 Acquisitions" of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
On April 3, 2019, Peoples entered into a Loan Agreement (the “U.S. Bank Loan Agreement”) with U.S. Bank National Association. The U.S. Bank Loan Agreement has a one-year term and provides Peoples with a revolving line of credit in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $20.0 million that may be used: (i) for working capital purposes; (ii) to finance dividends or other distributions (other than stock dividends and stock splits) on or in respect of Peoples’ capital stock and redemptions, repurchases or other acquisitions of any of Peoples’ capital stock permitted under the U.S. Bank Loan Agreement and (iii) to finance acquisitions permitted under the U.S. Bank Loan Agreement.
Effective April 3, 2019, Peoples terminated the Credit Agreement, dated as of March 4, 2016 between Peoples, as Borrower, and Raymond James Bank, N.A., as Lender (the "RJB Credit Agreement"), which provided for a revolving line of credit in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $15.0 million.
During the first quarter of 2019, Peoples recognized a $1.8 million recovery on a previously charged-off commercial loan.
During the first quarter of 2019, Peoples sold its restricted Class B Visa stock, which had been held at a carrying cost and fair value of zero due to the litigation liability associated with the stock, resulting in a gain of $787,000 recorded in other non-interest income.
Multiple items impacted Peoples' income tax expense during 2018, primarily as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowered the statutory federal corporate income tax rate to 21% as of January 1, 2018, from a previous rate of 35%. There were no similar items in 2019.
Beginning on January 1, 2018, Peoples began recognizing income tax expense at the 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
During the fourth quarter of 2018, Peoples finalized the remeasurement of its net deferred tax assets and liabilities at the new statutory federal corporate income tax rate of 21%, which resulted in a reduction to income tax expense of $705,000 in 2018. The final adjustment was mainly due to Peoples' contribution of $3.2 million to Peoples' defined benefit pension plan during 2018.
During 2018, Peoples released a valuation allowance, which reduced income tax expense by $0.8 million. The valuation allowance was related to a historical tax credit that Peoples had invested in during 2015. Peoples sold $6.7 million of equity investment securities in the second quarter of 2018, which resulted in a capital gain for tax purposes. This capital gain was large enough to offset an anticipated future capital loss, which is expected to be recognized due to the structure of the historical tax credit investment, resulting in the release of the valuation allowance.
Peoples incurred $176,000 and $91,000 in pension settlement costs during the third and fourth quarters of 2018, respectively, due to the aggregate amount of lump-sum distributions to participants in Peoples' defined benefit pension plan exceeding the threshold for recognizing such charges during the period. There were no such costs during the first, second or third quarters of 2019 or the first or second quarters of 2018.
On July 31, 2018, Peoples entered into $50.0 million of interest rate swaps, which became effective immediately and will mature between 2021 and 2028, with interest rates ranging from 2.92% to 3.00%. Additionally, the three interest rate swaps acquired with the ASB acquisition matured in July of 2018. These swaps locked in funding rates for $40.0 million, in notional value, in FHLB advances that matured in 2018, which had interest rates ranging from 3.57% to 3.92%. For additional information regarding Peoples' interest rate swaps, refer to "Note 9 Derivative Financial Instruments" of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
At the close of business on April 13, 2018, Peoples completed the merger with ASB. ASB merged into Peoples, and ASB's wholly-owned subsidiary, American Savings Bank, fsb, which operated seven full-service bank branches and two loan production offices in southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky, merged into Peoples Bank. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Peoples paid total consideration of $41.5 million. The merger added $239.2 million of total loans and loans held for sale in the aggregate, and $198.6 million of total deposits at the acquisition date, after acquisition accounting adjustments. Peoples also recorded $2.6 million of other intangible assets and $18.1 million of goodwill.
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reclassification of $5.0 million in net unrealized gains on equity investment securities from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings.
The Federal Reserve Board began raising interest rates in December 2015 when the Federal Funds effective target range was 0.00% to 0.25%. The last increase was in December 2018, resulting in a target range of 2.25% to 2.50%. The Federal Reserve Board lowered interest rates once in July 2019 and again in September 2019, resulting in a Federal Funds Target Rate of 1.75% to 2.00% by the end of the third quarter. The Federal Funds futures market suggests the Federal Reserve Board will cut interest rates again before the end of 2019. The impact of trade tariffs, coupled with recent weakness in the manufacturing sector, have given rise to concerns of a slowdown of the US economy, which could potentially lead to additional interest rate cuts in 2020.
The impact of these transactions and events, where material, is discussed in the applicable sections of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Peoples recorded net income of $14.9 million for the third quarter of 2019, representing earnings per diluted common share of $0.72, compared to $9.6 million, or $0.46 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2019, and $12.7 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2018. Acquisition-related costs negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.01 per share during the third quarter of 2019, and $0.28 per share during the second quarter of 2019. During the third quarter of 2018, earnings per diluted common share were negatively impacted by $0.03 per share in acquisition-related costs and $0.01 per share for pension settlement charges.
During the first nine months of 2019, net income was $38.8 million, or $1.91 per diluted share, compared to $32.4 million, or $1.69 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2018. The increased earnings were primarily due to increases in net interest income, deposit account service charges, and electronic banking income, which were partially offset by increased salaries and employee benefit costs, and other non-interest expenses, which were impacted by the First Prestonsburg acquisition in 2019 and the ASB acquisition in 2018. Acquisition-related costs negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.29 during the first nine months of 2019, and $0.28 per share during the first nine months of 2018. Earnings per diluted common share for the first nine months of 2018 were also negatively impacted by $0.01 per share for pension settlement charges, which was offset by an additional $0.04 per share provided by the release of a tax valuation allowance.
Net interest income was $35.8 million for the third quarter of 2019, down 1% compared to $36.0 million for the second quarter of 2019, and an increase of 7% compared to $33.3 million for the third quarter of 2018. Net interest margin was 3.66% for the third quarter of 2019, compared to 3.77% for the second quarter of 2019, and 3.68% for the third quarter of 2018. The decline in net interest income and net interest margin compared to the linked quarter was driven by lower yields on loans, combined with slightly higher deposit costs. The increase in net interest income compared to the third quarter of 2018, which was impacted by the acquired First Prestonsburg loans and deposits, was driven by higher yields on loans, combined with higher loan balances, partially offset by higher interest expense on deposits.
Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $1.2 million for the third and second quarters of 2019, and $612,000 for the third quarter of 2018, which added 12 basis points, 13 basis points, and 7 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin. The increase in net accretion income compared to the third quarter of 2018 was due to the First Prestonsburg acquisition.
For the first nine months of 2019, net interest income was $105.7 million, and net interest margin was 3.74%, compared to $95.5 million and 3.69%, respectively, for the same period in 2018. The increases were driven by higher interest income on loans due to a combination of loan growth, which was primarily the result of the First Prestonsburg and ASB acquisitions, and higher yields from interest rate increases. Interest income on loans outpaced interest expense from deposits, which increased primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits, combined with additional interest expense related to the recent acquisitions. The first nine months of 2018 benefited from proceeds of $588,000 received on an investment security that had been previously written down due to other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI"), which added 2 basis points to net interest margin. Peoples recorded no similar proceeds during the first nine months of 2019.
Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $3.1 million for the first nine months of 2019 and $1.7 million for the first nine months of 2018, which added 11 basis points and 7 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin. The growth in net accretion income compared to the first nine months of 2018 was largely due to the First Prestonsburg acquisition and, to a lesser extent, the ASB acquisition.


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During the third quarter of 2019, Peoples recorded a provision for loan losses of $1.0 million, compared to $626,000 for the second quarter of 2019 and $1.3 million for the third quarter of 2018. Net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2019 were $777,000, or 0.11% of average total loans, compared to $208,000, or 0.03% of average total loans, for the linked quarter and $687,000, or 0.10% of average total loans, for the third quarter of 2018. The provision for loan losses during the current quarter was driven by higher net charge-offs and originated loan growth. The provision for loan losses during the first nine months of 2019 was $1.4 million, compared to $4.5 million for the first nine months of 2018. Net recoveries for the first nine months of 2019 were $22,000, compared to net charge-offs of $3.4 million, or 0.18% of average total loans, for the first nine months of 2018. The first nine months of 2019 included a $1.8 million recovery recorded on a previously charged-off commercial loan. The first nine months of 2018 included a charge-off of $827,000 on an acquired commercial loan relationship.
For the third quarter of 2019, total non-interest income was up $1.1 million, or 7%, compared to the second quarter of 2019 and was up $2.0 million, or 14%, from the third quarter of 2018. Compared to the second quarter of 2019, electronic banking income was up $310,000, or 9%, income from deposit account service charges increased $256,000, or 9%, commercial loan swap fee income was up $256,000, or 50%, and mortgage banking income increased $204,000, or 20%. These increases were partially offset by a decline of $196,000, or 6%, in trust and investment income, and a decline of $100,000, or 3%, in insurance income. The increase in total non-interest income from the third quarter of 2018 was driven by increases in all non-interest income categories, with the exception of bank owned life insurance and insurance income, which had slight decreases.
For the first nine months of 2019, total non-interest income grew 11%, as most categories of non-interest income increased, including income from deposit account service charges, which was up $1.4 million, or 19%, and electronic banking income, which increased $1.4 million, or 16%. Commercial loan swap fee income more than doubled and mortgage banking income increased $612,000, or 26%. Realized and unrealized gains on equity investment securities increased $620,000 compared to the first nine months of 2018, driven by $787,000 of income related to the sale of restricted Class B Visa stock during the first quarter of 2019.
Total non-interest expense decreased $5.9 million, or 15%, for the third quarter of 2019 compared to the second quarter of 2019 and grew $2.2 million, or 7%, compared to the third quarter of 2018. The decline compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to acquisition-related expenses, which totaled $199,000 for the third quarter of 2019, compared to $6.8 million for the second quarter of 2019. The growth in total non-interest expense compared to the third quarter of 2018 was led by higher salaries and employee benefit costs and electronic banking expenses, partially offset by a decline in FDIC insurance expense. Base salaries, stock-based compensation, and medical insurance were the main contributors to the increase in salaries and employee benefit costs compared to the third quarter of 2018. Base salaries were impacted by merit increases, which included the continued movement towards a $15 per hour minimum wage throughout the company, and the First Prestonsburg and ASB acquisitions. The $15 per hour minimum wage began being phased in during 2018 and will be largely implemented by January 1, 2020. The increase in stock-based compensation was driven by higher expense related to stock grants made to retirement eligible grantees combined with Peoples' improved performance during recent years. The increase in medical insurance was driven by higher medical claims.
During the first nine months of 2019, total non-interest expense increased 9% compared to the same period in 2018. This increase was led by higher salaries and employee benefit costs, partially offset by a decline in professional fees. Salaries and employee benefit costs were up primarily due to higher base salaries, medical insurance and stock-based compensation. Base salaries were impacted by merit increases, which included the continued movement towards a $15 per hour minimum wage throughout the company, and the First Prestonsburg and ASB acquisitions. The increase in medical insurance was driven by higher medical claims. Stock-based compensation increased as a result of higher expense related to stock grants made to retirement eligible grantees combined with Peoples' improved performance during recent years. Professional fees declined compared to the first nine months of 2018, mostly due to consulting work performed during the first nine months of 2018 which was not repeated in 2019. Net occupancy and equipment expenses also increased compared to the first nine months of 2018, primarily due to the added facilities obtained in the acquisitions. Peoples also made investments in technology, which resulted in increased electronic banking, and data processing and software expenses.
Peoples' efficiency ratio, calculated as total non-interest expense less amortization of other intangible assets divided by fully tax-equivalent ("FTE") net interest income, plus total non-interest income, excluding all gains and losses, for the third quarter of 2019 was 61.1%, compared to 73.2% for the second quarter of 2019 and 62.6% for the third quarter of 2018. The efficiency ratio improved compared to the linked quarter, driven by lower acquisition-related expenses. The efficiency ratio, when adjusted for non-core items, was 60.7% for the third quarter of 2019, compared to 60.2% for the second quarter of 2019 and 60.8% for the third quarter of 2018. During the first nine months of 2019, the efficiency ratio was 65.7%, compared to 66.5% for the same period in 2018. The efficiency ratio, when adjusted for non-core items, during the first nine months of


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2019 improved to 61.0%, compared to 61.4% for the first nine months of 2018, driven by increases in net interest income and non-interest income.
Income tax expense was $3.3 million for the third quarter of 2019, compared to $2.2 million for the linked quarter and $2.8 million for the third quarter of 2018. The increase in income tax expense compared to the linked quarter and third quarter of 2018 was primarily due to higher pre-tax income. For the first nine months of 2019, Peoples recorded income tax expense of $8.9 million, compared to $6.2 million for the same period in the prior year. The year-over-year increase in income tax expense was primarily due to higher pre-tax income. The first nine months of 2019 included a tax benefit of $195,000 recorded for the vesting of restricted stock during the period. The first nine months of 2018 also included an $805,000 valuation allowance release, as well as a tax benefit of $314,000 recorded for the vesting of restricted stock during the period.
At September 30, 2019, total assets were $4.40 billion, compared to $3.99 billion at December 31, 2018. The 10% increase compared to December 31, 2018 was primarily due to the First Prestonsburg acquisition, which added $290.9 million of assets, including $129.4 million in total loans and $139.7 million in investment securities, after preliminary fair value adjustments.
Total liabilities were $3.81 billion at September 30, 2019, up $336.3 million since December 31, 2018. The increase in liabilities during the first nine months of 2019 was primarily due to an increase in deposits of $401.7 million, partially offset by a decline in borrowings of $93.5 million. The growth in deposits compared to December 31, 2018, was mostly due to acquired First Prestonsburg deposit balances, which totaled $214.0 million at September 30, 2019.
At September 30, 2019, total stockholders' equity was $588.5 million, an increase of $68.4 million, compared to December 31, 2018. The increase in total stockholders' equity was mostly due to net income of $38.8 million, the $32.4 million of common shares issued in connection with the First Prestonsburg acquisition, and other comprehensive income of $14.0 million, partially offset by dividends paid of $19.9 million. Additionally, Peoples repurchased 14,175 of its common shares under its share repurchase program for a total of $431,000 during the third quarter of 2019.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Interest Income
Net interest income, the amount by which interest income exceeds interest expense, remains Peoples' largest source of revenue.  The amount of net interest income earned by Peoples each quarter is affected by various factors, including changes in market interest rates due to the Federal Reserve Board’s monetary policy, the level and degree of pricing competition for both loans and deposits in Peoples’ markets, and the amount and composition of Peoples' earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. 
Net interest margin, which is calculated by dividing FTE net interest income by average interest-earning assets, serves as an important measurement of the net revenue stream generated by the volume, mix and pricing of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.  FTE net interest income is calculated by increasing interest income to convert tax-exempt income earned on obligations of states and political subdivisions and tax-exempt loans to the pre-tax equivalent of taxable income using a federal corporate income tax rate of 21%.  
The following table details the calculation of FTE net interest income:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Net interest income
$
35,754

36,049

$
33,324

 
$
105,717

$
95,491

Taxable equivalent adjustments
314

267

221

 
781

670

Fully tax-equivalent net interest income
$
36,068

$
36,316

$
33,545

 
$
106,498

$
96,161





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The following tables detail Peoples’ average balance sheets for the periods presented:
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019
 
June 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Average Balance
Income/ Expense
Yield/Cost
 
Average Balance
Income/ Expense
Yield/Cost
 
Average Balance
Income/ Expense
Yield/Cost
Short-term investments
$
62,860

$
506

3.19
%
 
$
27,979

$
263

3.77
%
 
$
23,057

$
86

1.48
%
Investment securities (a)(b):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable (c)
896,142

5,986

2.67
%
 
874,427

6,006

2.75
%
 
787,081

5,615

2.85
%
Nontaxable
113,806

874

3.07
%
 
118,241

923

3.12
%
 
93,958

777

3.31
%
Total investment securities
1,009,948

6,860

2.69
%
 
992,668

6,929

2.79
%
 
881,039

6,392

2.90
%
Loans (b)(d):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
103,758

1,313

4.95
%
 
124,334

1,655

5.27
%
 
123,939

1,573

4.97
%
Commercial real estate, other
844,186

11,307

5.24
%
 
833,991

11,322

5.37
%
 
852,675

10,934

5.02
%
Commercial and industrial
603,750

8,110

5.26
%
 
599,432

8,081

5.33
%
 
526,316

6,844

5.09
%
Residential real estate (e)
648,481

7,903

4.87
%
 
646,978

7,918

4.90
%
 
614,914

7,010

4.56
%
Home equity lines of credit
131,898

1,977

5.95
%
 
132,395

2,006

6.08
%
 
135,626

1,860

5.44
%
Consumer, indirect
423,694

4,452

4.17
%
 
412,986

4,255

4.13
%
 
387,559

3,872

3.96
%
Consumer, direct
82,067

1,495

7.23
%
 
80,442

1,459

7.27
%
 
76,171

1,281

6.67
%
Total loans
2,837,834

36,557

5.08
%
 
2,830,558

36,696

5.16
%
 
2,717,200

33,374

4.84
%
Allowance for loan losses
(21,620
)
 
 
 
(21,311
)
 
 
 
(19,584
)
 
 
Net loans
2,816,214

36,557

5.12
%
 
2,809,247

36,696

5.20
%
 
2,697,616

33,374

4.88
%
Total earning assets
3,889,022

43,923

4.47
%
 
3,829,894

43,888

4.56
%
 
3,601,712

39,852

4.37
%
Goodwill and other intangible assets
179,487

 
 
 
175,169

 
 
 
163,615

 
 
Other assets
242,880

 
 
 
234,716

 
 
 
232,927

 
 
    Total assets
$
4,311,389

 
 
 
$
4,239,779

 
 
 
$
3,998,254

 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings accounts
$
524,025

$
126

0.10
%
 
$
523,295

$
110

0.08
%
 
$
476,127

$
84

0.07
%
Governmental deposit accounts
347,625

991

1.13
%
 
331,607

848

1.03
%
 
328,806

507

0.61
%
Interest-bearing demand accounts
617,770

378

0.24
%
 
603,494

231

0.15
%
 
551,291

157

0.11
%
Money market accounts
434,834

787

0.72
%
 
414,307

654

0.63
%
 
395,477

365

0.37
%
Retail certificates of deposit
495,499

2,255

1.81
%
 
477,530

2,079

1.75
%
 
402,379

1,372

1.35
%
Brokered certificates of deposit
261,145

1,622

2.46
%
 
272,693

1,797

2.64
%
 
256,780

1,533

2.37
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
2,680,898

6,159

0.91
%
 
2,622,926

5,719

0.87
%
 
2,410,860

4,018

0.66
%
Borrowed funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term FHLB advances
190,677

1,086

2.26
%
 
193,963

1,140

2.36
%
 
258,742

1,475

2.26
%
Repurchase agreements and other
46,240

64

0.55
%
 
46,631

93

0.80
%
 
74,174

142

0.77
%
Total short-term borrowings
236,917

1,150

1.93
%
 
240,594

1,233

2.06
%
 
332,916

1,617

1.93
%
Long-term FHLB advances
76,893

410

2.12
%
 
96,519

491

2.04
%
 
104,026

537

2.05
%
Other borrowings
7,388

136

7.36
%
 
7,346

129

7.02
%
 
7,217

135

7.48
%
Total long-term borrowings
84,281

546

2.58
%
 
103,865

620

2.39
%
 
111,243

672

2.40
%
  Total borrowed funds
321,198

1,696

2.10
%
 
344,459

1,853

2.16
%
 
444,159

2,289

2.05
%
      Total interest-bearing liabilities
3,002,096

7,855

1.04
%
 
2,967,385

7,572

1.02
%
 
2,855,019

6,307

0.88
%
Non-interest-bearing deposits
657,952

 
 
 
654,468

 
 
 
592,709

 
 
Other liabilities
68,072

 

 
 
52,934

 

 
 
48,741

 

 
Total liabilities
3,728,120

 
 
 
3,674,787

 
 

3,496,469

 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
583,269

 

 
 
564,992

 

 
 
501,785

 

 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
4,311,389

 

 
 
$
4,239,779

 

 
 
$
3,998,254

 

 
Interest rate spread (b)
 
$
36,068

3.43
%
 
 
$
36,316

3.54
%
 
 
$
33,545

3.49
%
Net interest margin (b)
3.66
%
 
 
 
3.77
%
 
 
 
3.68
%



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For the Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Average Balance
Income/ Expense
Yield/Cost
 
Average Balance
Income/ Expense
Yield/Cost
Short-term investments
$
35,867

$
945

3.52
%
 
$
15,379

$
192

1.67
%
Investment securities (a)(b):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable (c)
850,852

17,839

2.80
%
 
785,454

17,169

2.91
%
Nontaxable
105,233

2,477

3.14
%
 
96,016

2,395

3.33
%
Total investment securities
956,085

20,316

2.83
%
 
881,470

19,564

2.96
%
Loans (b)(d):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
119,823

4,700

5.17
%
 
120,264

4,344

4.76
%
Commercial real estate, other
828,258

33,225

5.29
%
 
819,797

30,492

4.90
%
Commercial and industrial
594,136

23,872

5.30
%
 
503,328

18,631

4.88
%
Residential real estate (e)
633,070

22,748

4.79
%
 
569,593

19,068

4.46
%
Home equity lines of credit
131,797

5,843

5.93
%
 
125,505

4,832

5.15
%
Consumer, indirect
415,602

12,795

4.12
%
 
363,705

10,500

3.86
%
Consumer, other
78,687

4,143

7.04
%
 
72,499

3,673

6.77
%
Total loans
2,801,373

107,326

5.07
%
 
2,574,691

91,540

4.70
%
Less: Allowance for loan losses
(21,117
)
 
 
 
(19,116
)
 
 
Net loans
2,780,256

107,326

5.12
%
 
2,555,575

91,540

4.75
%
Total earning assets
3,772,208

128,587

4.52
%
 
3,452,424

111,296

4.28
%
Intangible assets
172,175

 
 
 
156,540

 
 
Other assets
235,280

 
 
 
223,590

 
 
    Total assets
$
4,179,663

 
 
 
$
3,832,554

 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings accounts
$
506,847

$
326

0.09
%
 
$
468,810

$
217

0.06
%
Governmental deposit accounts
325,773

2,396

0.98
%
 
311,223

997

0.43
%
Interest-bearing demand accounts
597,089

857

0.19
%
 
566,656

580

0.14
%
Money market accounts
414,966

1,972

0.64
%
 
385,768

914

0.32
%
Retail certificates of deposit
457,030

5,750

1.68
%
 
378,871

3,379

1.19
%
Brokered certificates of deposit
282,473

5,421

2.57
%
 
200,637

3,245

2.16
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
2,584,178

16,722

0.87
%
 
2,311,965

9,332

0.54
%
Borrowed funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term FHLB advances
194,398

3,342

2.30
%
 
209,980

3,104

1.98
%
Repurchase agreements and other
46,328

214

0.62
%
 
87,076

656

1.00
%
Total short-term borrowings
240,726

3,556

1.97
%
 
297,056

3,760

1.69
%
Long-term FHLB advances
91,359

1,409

2.06
%
 
112,381

1,660

1.97
%
Other borrowings
7,347

402

7.30
%
 
7,364

383

6.93
%
Total long-term borrowings
98,706

1,811

2.45
%
 
119,745

2,043

2.28
%
  Total borrowed funds
339,432

5,367

2.11
%
 
416,801

5,803

1.86
%
      Total interest-bearing liabilities
2,923,610

22,089

1.01
%
 
2,728,766

15,135

0.74
%
Non-interest-bearing deposits
642,276

 
 
 
577,461

 
 
Other liabilities
56,075

 

 
 
44,189

 

 
Total liabilities
3,621,961

 
 
 
3,350,416

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity
557,702

 

 
 
482,138

 

 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
4,179,663

 

 
 
$
3,832,554

 

 
Interest rate spread (b)
 
$
106,498

3.51
%
 
 
$
96,161

3.54
%
Net interest margin (b)
 
 
3.74
%
 
 
 
3.69
%
(a)
Average balances are based on carrying value.
(b)
Interest income and yields are presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
(c)
Interest income and yield presented for the first nine months of 2018 include $589,000 of proceeds on an investment security for which an other-than-temporary-impairment had been recorded in previous years.


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(d)
Average balances include nonaccrual, impaired loans and loans held for sale. Interest income includes interest earned and received on nonaccrual loans prior to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status. Loan fees included in interest income were immaterial for all periods presented.
(e)
Loans held for sale are included in the average loan balance listed. Related interest income on loans originated for sale prior to the loan being sold is included in loan interest income.
The following table provides an analysis of the changes in FTE net interest income:
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Compared to
 
Compared to
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
 
September 30, 2018
Increase (decrease) in:
Rate
Volume
Total (a)
 
Rate
Volume
Total (a)
 
Rate
Volume
Total (a)
INTEREST INCOME:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term investments
$
9

$
234

$
243

 
$
201

$
219

$
420

 
$
381

$
372

$
753

Investment Securities (b): 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
(633
)
613

(20
)
 
(1,821
)
2,192

371

 
516

154

670

Nontaxable
(15
)
(34
)
(49
)
 
(307
)
404

97

 
60

22

82

Total investment income
(648
)
579

(69
)
 
(2,128
)
2,596

468

 
576

176

752

Loans (b):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
(91
)
(251
)
(342
)
 
(6
)
(254
)
(260
)
 
382

(26
)
356

Commercial real estate, other
(738
)
723

(15
)
 
1,001

(628
)
373

 
2,415

318

2,733

Commercial and industrial
(288
)
317

29

 
233

1,033

1,266

 
1,685

3,556

5,241

Residential real estate
(104
)
89

(15
)
 
499

394

893

 
1,461

2,219

3,680

Home equity lines of credit
(25
)
(4
)
(29
)
 
403

(286
)
117

 
760

251

1,011

Consumer, indirect
50

147

197

 
207

373

580

 
729

1,566

2,295

Consumer, direct
(48
)
84

36

 
103

111

214

 
385

85

470

Total loan income
(1,244
)
1,105

(139
)
 
2,440

743

3,183

 
7,817

7,969

15,786

Total interest income
$
(1,883
)
$
1,918

$
35

 
$
513

$
3,558

$
4,071

 
$
8,774

$
8,517

$
17,291

INTEREST EXPENSE:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savings accounts
$
16

$

$
16

 
$
33

$
9

$
42

 
$
90

$
19

$
109

Governmental deposit accounts
97

46

143

 
453

31

484

 
1,351

48

1,399

Interest-bearing demand accounts
141

6

147

 
200

21

221

 
244

33

277

Money market accounts
97

36

133

 
383

39

422

 
984

74

1,058

Retail certificates of deposit
84

92

176

 
522

361

883

 
1,578

793

2,371

Brokered certificates of deposit
(107
)
(68
)
(175
)
 
63

26

89

 
683

1,493

2,176

Total deposit cost
328

112

440

 
1,654

487

2,141

 
4,930

2,460

7,390

Borrowed funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
(58
)
(25
)
(83
)
 
(10
)
(457
)
(467
)
 
493

(697
)
(204
)
Long-term borrowings
111

(185
)
(74
)
 
106

(232
)
(126
)
 
132

(364
)
(232
)
Total borrowed funds cost
53

(210
)
(157
)
 
96

(689
)
(593
)
 
625

(1,061
)
(436
)
Total interest expense
381

(98
)
283

 
1,750

(202
)
1,548

 
5,555

1,399

6,954

Net interest income
$
(2,264
)
$
2,016

$
(248
)
 
$
(1,237
)
$
3,760

$
2,523

 
$
3,219

$
7,118

$
10,337

(a)
The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to rate and volume changes in proportion to the relationship of the dollar amounts of the changes in each.
(b)
Interest income and yields are presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis using a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
Net interest income was $35.8 million for the third quarter of 2019, a decrease of 1% compared to the linked quarter, and an increase of $2.4 million, or 7%, over the third quarter of 2018. Net interest margin was 3.66% for the third quarter of 2019, compared to 3.77% for the linked quarter, and 3.68% for the third quarter of 2018. Net interest income remained relatively stable although interest rates declined during the quarter, which impacted the loan and investment portfolios. Peoples' variable rate commercial loans are subject to changes in London Interbank Offered Rate and the prime rate, both of which declined during the third quarter of 2019. The net interest margin was impacted by the lower interest rates received on loans. At September 30, 2019, average loan balances as a percent of average total earning assets declined to 73.0%, from 73.9% in the linked quarter. Higher deposit costs were partially offset by lower interest expense on borrowings.


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The increase in net interest income compared to the third quarter of 2018 was driven by higher interest income on loans, due to higher yields on loans, combined with higher loan balances, which were impacted by the acquired First Prestonsburg loans. The higher interest income on loans was partially offset by an increase in interest expense on deposits due to higher rates paid on deposits, combined with additional interest expense related to the acquired First Prestonsburg deposits.
Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $1.2 million for the third and second quarters of 2019, and $612,000 for the third quarter of 2018, which added 12 basis points, 13 basis points, and 7 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin. The increase in accretion income compared to the third quarter of 2018 was due to the First Prestonsburg acquisition.
For the first nine months of 2019, net interest income grew 11% compared to 2018, and net interest margin grew 5 basis points to 3.74%. The increases were driven by higher interest income on loans due to a combination of loan growth, which was primarily the result of the First Prestonsburg acquisition in 2019 and the ASB acquisition in 2018, and higher yields from average interest rate increases. The interest income on loan balances outpaced interest expense from deposits, which increased primarily due to higher rates paid on deposits, combined with additional interest expense related to the recent acquisitions. The first nine months of 2018 benefited from proceeds of $588,000 received on an investment security that had been previously written down due to OTTI, which added 2 basis points to net interest margin. Peoples recorded no similar proceeds during the first nine months of 2019.
Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $3.1 million for the first nine months of 2019 and $1.7 million for the first nine months of 2018, which added 11 basis points and 7 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin. The growth in accretion income compared to the first nine months of 2018 was largely due to the First Prestonsburg acquisition and, to a lesser extent, the ASB acquisition.
Additional information regarding changes in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets can be found under appropriate captions of the “FINANCIAL CONDITION” section of this discussion. Additional information regarding Peoples' interest rate risk and the potential impact of interest rate changes on Peoples' results of operations and financial condition can be found later in this discussion under the caption "FINANCIAL CONDITION - Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity."
Provision for Loan Losses
The following table details Peoples’ provision for loan losses:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Provision for other loan losses
$
731

$
475

$
1,035

 
$
846

$
3,877

Provision for checking account overdrafts
274

151

267

 
522

596

Provision for loan losses
$
1,005

$
626

$
1,302

 
$
1,368

$
4,473

As a percentage of average total loans (a)
0.14
%
0.09
%
0.19
%
 
0.07
%
0.23
%
(a) Presented on an annualized basis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The provision for loan losses recorded represents the amount needed to maintain the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses based on management’s formal quarterly analysis of the loan portfolio and procedural methodology that estimates the amount of probable credit losses. This process considers various factors that affect losses, such as changes in Peoples’ loan quality, historical loss experience, current economic conditions, and other environmental factors such as changes in real estate market conditions, unemployment, and the economic impact of tariffs.
The provision for loan losses during the current quarter was driven by higher net charge-offs and originated loan growth. Net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2019 were $777,000, or 0.11% of average total loans, compared to $208,000, or 0.03% of average total loans, for the linked quarter and $687,000, or 0.10% of average total loans, for the third quarter of 2018.
Net recoveries for the first nine months of 2019 were $22,000, compared to net charge-offs of $3.4 million, or 0.18% of average total loans, for the first nine months of 2018. The first nine months of 2019 included a $1.8 million recovery recorded on a previously charged-off commercial loan. The first nine months of 2018 included a charge-off of $827,000 on an acquired commercial loan relationship.


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Additional information regarding changes in the allowance for loan losses and loan credit quality can be found later in this discussion under the caption “FINANCIAL CONDITION - Allowance for Loan Losses.”
Net (Losses) Gains Included in Total Non-Interest Income
Net (losses) gains include gains and losses on investment securities, asset disposals and other transactions, which are recognized in total non-interest income. The following table details Peoples’ net (losses) gains:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Net gain (loss) on investment securities
$
97

$
(57
)
$

 
$
70

$
(146
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) gain on asset disposals and other transactions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net (loss) gain on other assets
$
(73
)
$
(274
)
$
12

 
$
(504
)
$
(239
)
Net (loss) gain on OREO
(5
)
(24
)

 
(54
)
9

Net loss on debt extinguishment



 

(13
)
Net gain (loss) on other transactions

5


 
5

(76
)
Net (loss) gain on asset disposals and other transactions
$
(78
)
$
(293
)
$
12


$
(553
)
$
(319
)
During the second quarter of 2019, losses included $253,000 of write-offs of fixed assets acquired from First Prestonsburg. Net losses during the year-to-date period through September 30, 2019 were driven by the write-offs of fixed assets acquired from First Prestonsburg and market value write-downs related to closed offices that were held for sale. For the first nine months of 2018, losses were primarily associated with write-offs of fixed assets acquired from ASB of $203,000.
Total Non-Interest Income, Excluding Net Gains and Losses
Electronic banking ("e-banking") income comprised the largest portion of the third quarter 2019 total non-interest income. Peoples' e-banking services include ATM and debit cards, direct deposit services, internet and mobile banking, and remote deposit capture and serve as alternative delivery channels to traditional sales offices for providing services to clients. The following table details Peoples' e-banking income:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Interchange fees
$
2,842

$
2,747

$
2,464

 
$
8,032

$
7,248

Promotional and usage income
735

520

426

 
1,799

1,212

E-banking income
$
3,577

$
3,267

$
2,890

 
$
9,831

$
8,460

Peoples' e-banking revenue is derived largely from ATM and debit cards, as other services are mainly provided at no charge to the customers. The amount of e-banking income is largely dependent on the timing and volume of customer activity. The increases in e-banking income in all comparisons were the result of the increased usage of debit cards by more customers, which includes the impact of additional cardholders obtained in the acquisition of First Prestonsburg.


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The following table details Peoples' insurance income:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Property and casualty insurance commissions
$
2,542

$
3,060

$
2,603

 
$
7,875

$
7,982

Deferred income from property and casualty insurance commissions
64

(380
)
11

 
85

(126
)
Total property and casualty insurance commissions
2,606

2,680

2,614

 
7,960

7,856

Life and health insurance commissions
466

464

454

 
1,401

1,413

Deferred income from life and health insurance commissions
101

162

91

 
151

272

Total life and health insurance commissions
567

626

545

 
1,552

1,685

Performance-based commissions
74

2

98

 
1,495

1,448

Other fees and charges
139

178

131

 
486

423

Insurance income
$
3,386

$
3,486

$
3,388

 
$
11,493

$
11,412

Property and casualty insurance commissions during the second quarter of 2019 included a large policy renewal for which the related income was deferred over the life of the contract. Fluctuations in deferred income from property and casualty, and life and health insurance commissions during the first nine months of 2019, compared to 2018, were driven by timing in revenue recognition upon the satisfaction of related benefit obligations. For more information regarding the recognition of insurance income, refer to "Note 11 Revenue" of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Deposit account service charges are based on the recovery of costs associated with services provided. The following table details Peoples' deposit account service charges:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees
$
1,970

$
1,746

$
1,800

 
$
5,149

$
4,823

Account maintenance fees
1,049

1,012

691

 
2,813

2,012

Other fees and charges
214

219

161

 
589

325

Deposit account service charges
$
3,233

$
2,977

$
2,652

 
$
8,551

$
7,160

The amount of deposit account service charges, particularly fees for overdrafts and non-sufficient funds, is largely dependent on the timing and volume of customer activity. Management periodically evaluates its cost recovery fees to ensure they are reasonable based on operational costs and similar to fees charged in Peoples' markets by competitors. Income from deposit account service charges were up compared to the linked quarter, due to the additional accounts acquired from First Prestonsburg. Income from deposit account service charges for the first nine months of 2019 were up compared to a year ago primarily due to the ASB and First Prestonsburg acquisitions, coupled with changes in fee schedules. Peoples implemented a new deposit account fee schedule in March 2019, and it is anticipated that the higher deposit fees associated with the new fee schedule will diminish somewhat over time.


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Peoples' fiduciary and brokerage revenues continued to be based primarily upon the value of assets under administration and management, with additional income generated from transaction commissions, cross-selling of products and additional retirement plan services business. The following tables detail Peoples’ trust and investment income and related assets under administration and management:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Fiduciary
$
1,621

$
1,837

$
1,626

 
$
5,094

$
5,000

Brokerage
1,048

1,038

999

 
3,051

2,951

Employee benefits
536

526

485

 
1,573

1,459

Trust and investment income
$
3,205

$
3,401

$
3,110

 
$
9,718

$
9,410

Fiduciary income for the third quarter of 2019 declined compared to the second quarter of 2019 primarily due to seasonal tax return revenue received annually in the second quarter. Employee benefits in 2019 have increased compared to the second quarter of 2019 and the nine months of 2018 due to the continued growth of our business that administers 401k plans for businesses.
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets under administration and management:
 
 
 
 
 
Trust
$
1,504,036

$
1,501,110

$
1,471,422

$
1,384,113

$
1,489,810

Brokerage
904,191

887,745

863,286

849,188

914,172

Total
$
2,408,227

$
2,388,855

$
2,334,708

$
2,233,301

$
2,403,982

Quarterly average
$
2,397,515

$
2,356,121

$
2,312,098

$
2,316,201

$
2,378,676

The following table details the other items included within Peoples' total non-interest income:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Mortgage banking income
$
1,204

$
1,000

$
1,060

 
$
2,992

$
2,380

Commercial loan swap fees
772

516

355

 
1,434

617

Bank owned life insurance income
487

490

495

 
1,462

1,460

Other non-interest income
510

502

391

 
2,113

2,143

Mortgage banking income is comprised mostly of net gains from the origination and sale of real estate loans in the secondary market, and servicing income for loans sold with servicing retained. As a result, the amount of income recognized by Peoples is largely dependent on customer demand and long-term interest rates for residential real estate loans offered in the secondary market. The increases in mortgage banking income from the second quarter of 2019 and the third quarter of 2018 were mainly due to higher sales of real estate loans. Interest rates declined during the third quarter of 2019, resulting in increased customer demand, primarily due to customers refinancing to take advantage of the lower rates. For the first nine months of 2019, compared to the same period in 2018, the increase in mortgage banking income was due to increased customer demand, which was driven by the decline in mortgage interest rates during the period. Also contributing to the increase were the loans originated by the mortgage origination operation acquired as part of the ASB acquisition.
In the third quarter of 2019, Peoples sold approximately $31.7 million in loans to the secondary market with servicing retained and sold approximately $15.6 million in loans with servicing released, compared to approximately $24.9 million and $11.4 million, respectively, in the linked quarter, and approximately $20.6 million and $19.2 million, respectively, in the third quarter of 2018. For the first nine months of 2019, Peoples sold approximately $70.4 million in loans to the secondary market with servicing retained and sold approximately $37.8 million in loans with servicing released, compared to approximately $49.9 million and $38.1 million, respectively, in the first nine months of 2018. The volume of sales has a direct impact on the amount of mortgage banking income.


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Commercial loan swap fees are largely dependent on timing, interest rates, and the volume of customer activity. The increase in all comparisons was driven by higher customer demand, given the current rate environment and the favorable longer term rates that customers can lock in by utilizing a swap.
For the first nine months of 2019, other non-interest income included an increase in income from equity investment securities of $620,000 compared to the same period of 2018. The increase in income from equity investment securities was driven by $787,000 of income related to the sale of restricted Class B Visa stock during 2019, which had been held at a carrying cost and fair value of zero due to the litigation liability associated with the stock. For the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018, other non-interest income also included a decline in Small Business Administration income of $474,000.
Non-Interest Expense
Salaries and employee benefit costs remain Peoples' largest non-interest expense, accounting for over one-half of total non-interest expense.  The following table details Peoples' salaries and employee benefit costs:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Base salaries and wages
$
12,592

$
14,353

$
11,889

 
$
38,819

$
34,917

Sales-based and incentive compensation
2,986

3,096

3,125

 
8,691

8,364

Employee benefits
1,869

1,966

1,880

 
6,525

4,909

Payroll taxes and other employment costs
1,256

1,208

1,036

 
3,841

3,255

Stock-based compensation
950

930

580

 
3,088

2,090

Deferred personnel costs
(722
)
(729
)
(602
)
 
(2,007
)
(1,612
)
Salaries and employee benefit costs
$
18,931

$
20,824

$
17,908

 
$
58,957

$
51,923

Full-time equivalent employees:
 
 
 

 
 
 
Actual at end of period
910

918

849

 
910

849

Average during the period
913

906

860

 
897

832

 
The increase in full-time equivalent employees in 2019 compared to 2018 was mainly due to additional employees from the First Prestonsburg acquisition.
In all comparisons, base salaries and wages were impacted by merit increases, which included the continued movement towards a $15 per hour minimum wage throughout the company. The $15 per hour minimum wage began being phased in during 2018 and is expected to be largely implemented by January 1, 2020. Base salaries and wages were also impacted by the additional employees, primarily as a result of the First Prestonsburg acquisition in 2019 and the ASB acquisition in 2018. Base salaries and wages included no acquisition-related expenses during the third quarter of 2019, compared to $2.2 million (mainly severance and change in control costs) during the second quarter of 2019, and $450,000 during the third quarter of 2018.
The decrease in sales-based and incentive compensation for the third quarter of 2019, compared to the second quarter of 2019, was due to lower sales-based compensation from insurance, partially offset by higher sales-based compensation from mortgage banking. The decrease in sales-based and incentive compensation for the third quarter of 2019, compared to the third quarter of 2018, was related to overall company performance measures used in calculating incentive awards, partially offset by higher sales-based compensation from mortgage banking, and trust and investments. Compared to the first nine months of 2018, the increase in sales-based and incentive compensation for the first nine months of 2019 was driven by higher sales-based compensation from mortgage banking. The increase in mortgage banking compared to the first nine months of 2018 was largely attributable to the recent increase in customer demand as interest rates declined, coupled with the mortgage origination operation acquired as part of the ASB acquisition.
The increase in employee benefits in the nine-month period comparison was impacted by the First Prestonsburg and ASB acquisitions, and included an increase in medical insurance costs of $1.5 million due primarily to higher medical claims and an increase in the number of participants in the insurance plan.
The increases in payroll taxes and other employment costs for periods in 2019 compared to those in 2018 primarily reflected the increases in base salaries and wages.


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The increases in stock-based compensation compared to the 2018 periods were driven by higher expense related to stock grants made to retirement eligible grantees combined with Peoples' improved performance during recent years. The majority of grants are expensed over a three-year vesting period, with the exception of those made to retirement eligible grantees. Stock grants to retirement eligible grantees are expensed either immediately or over a shorter period than three years.
Peoples' net occupancy and equipment expense was comprised of the following:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Depreciation
$
1,451

$
1,494

$
1,237

 
$
4,194

$
3,704

Repairs and maintenance costs
803

715

697

 
2,288

2,203

Net rent expense
182

250

264

 
720

709

Property taxes, utilities and other costs
662

673

652

 
2,006

1,903

Net occupancy and equipment expense
$
3,098

$
3,132

$
2,850

 
$
9,208

$
8,519

For the 2019 periods, net occupancy and equipment expense was impacted by the costs related to the addition of nine full-service bank branches from the First Prestonsburg acquisition, partially offset by a reduction in ATM repairs and maintenance costs resulting from a new vendor servicing agreement.
The following table details the other items included in total non-interest expense:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Electronic banking expense
$
2,070

$
1,693

$
1,552

 
$
5,340

$
4,409

Data processing and software expense
1,572

1,567

1,408

 
4,684

4,089

Professional fees
1,544

2,344

1,395

 
5,164

6,135

Amortization of other intangible assets
953

824

862

 
2,471

2,477

Franchise tax expense
797

772

616

 
2,274

1,874

Marketing expense
634

490

456

 
1,718

1,437

Foreclosed real estate and other loan expenses
600

469

373

 
1,324

923

Communication expense
268

317

305

 
863

949

FDIC insurance expense

381

391

 
752

1,173

Other non-interest expense
2,526

6,063

2,713

 
10,974

11,113

Electronic banking expense was up in each comparison due to an increase in customer accounts and customer usage of mobile and online banking tools, which were impacted by the First Prestonsburg and ASB acquisitions.
The increase in data processing and software expense compared to prior periods was driven by systems and software upgrades and overall growth, which included: the implementation of enhanced functionalities for Peoples' core banking system, including making certain mobile banking tools available to customers; increases in customer accounts and customer usage of mobile and online banking tools; software upgrades; and additional network capacity and security features. Data processing and software expense included $93,000 of acquisition-related expenses in the first nine months of 2019, and $59,000 in the first nine months of 2018.
Professional fees decreased from the second quarter of 2019, driven by a decline in acquisition-related expenses of $566,000, combined with additional consulting work performed during second quarter of 2019 that was not duplicated in the third quarter of 2019. Professional fees were up compared to the third quarter of 2018, primarily due to higher legal expenses. Professional fees were down compared to the first nine months of 2018, mainly due to lower legal expenses and consulting work performed during the first nine months of 2018 compared to the first nine months of 2019.
Peoples' amortization of other intangible assets is driven by acquisition-related activity. Amortization of other intangible assets for the third quarter of 2019 was up compared to the second quarter of 2019 due to additional information that was obtained during the three months ended September 30, 2019, which resulted in additional amortization given further refinement of the core deposit intangible asset related to the acquisition of First Prestonsburg.


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Peoples is subject to state franchise taxes, which are based largely on Peoples' equity, in the states where Peoples has a physical presence.  Franchise tax expense also includes the Ohio Financial Institution Tax ("FIT"), which is a business privilege tax that is imposed on financial institutions organized for profit and doing business in Ohio. The Ohio FIT is based on the total equity capital in proportion to the taxpayer's gross receipts in Ohio. Expenses related to state franchise taxes, which includes Ohio FIT, increased in 2019 compared to 2018 due to additional equity from the issuance of common shares related to the acquisitions of First Prestonsburg and ASB and from operating results.
Marketing expense increased compared to the second quarter of 2019 and the third quarter of 2018, due to the timing of product marketing campaigns. Additionally, marketing expense was higher during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 due to overall increases in spending on brand awareness and product marketing campaigns, Peoples' expanded footprint as a result of the First Prestonsburg acquisition in 2019 and the ASB acquisition in 2018.
Foreclosed real estate and other loan expenses increased in all comparisons primarily due to the increase in costs related to the higher production of residential real estate mortgage loans sold to the secondary market, which were driven by customer demand resulting from the decline in interest rates during the third quarter of 2019, combined with loans originated by the mortgage origination operation acquired as part of the ASB acquisition.
Peoples' FDIC insurance expense declined in the first nine months of 2019 and netted to zero during the third quarter of 2019, as the deposit insurance fund had reached its target threshold for smaller banks to recognize a credit to their insurance expense. This resulted in a reversal of Peoples' second quarter 2019 accrued expense, which was offset then by the third quarter accrual. Peoples cannot reasonably anticipate any future recognition of credits, as the deposit insurance fund is analyzed on a quarterly basis, and is the premise for receiving credits.
Other non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2019 declined $3.5 million compared to the linked quarter and $187,000 compared to the third quarter of 2018. The decreases were primarily due to acquisition-related expenses of $93,000 in the current quarter compared to $3.7 million (mainly contract termination fees) in the linked quarter, and $163,000 in the third quarter of 2018. The decline in other non-interest expense for the first nine months of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018 of $139,000 was due to small decreases across multiple line items of expense (fraud charges, director fees and stock expense, checking and savings charge-offs and printing and supplies expense). Acquisition-related expenses included in other non-interest expense were $3.9 million and $3.6 million for the first nine months of 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $3.3 million for the third quarter of 2019, compared to $2.2 million for the linked quarter and $2.8 million for the third quarter of 2018. The increases in income tax expense compared to the linked quarter and third quarter of 2018 were primarily due to higher pre-tax income.
For the first nine months of 2019, Peoples recorded income tax expense of $8.9 million, compared to $6.2 million for the same period in the prior year, and the effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2019 was 18.6%, compared to 16.1% for the first nine months of 2018. The year-over-year increase in income tax expense was primarily due to higher pre-tax income. The first nine months of 2019 included a tax benefit of $195,000 recorded for the vesting of restricted stock during the period. The first nine months of 2018 included an $805,000 valuation allowance release, as well as a tax benefit of $314,000 recorded for the vesting of restricted stock during the period.
Additional information regarding income taxes can be found in "Note 12 Income Taxes" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples' 2018 Form 10-K.
Pre-Provision Net Revenue (non-US GAAP)
Pre-provision net revenue ("PPNR") has become a key financial measure used by state and federal bank regulatory agencies when assessing the capital adequacy of financial institutions. PPNR is defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income (excluding all gains and losses) minus total non-interest expense while excluding the recovery of, or provision for, loan losses and all gains and losses included in earnings. As a result, PPNR represents the earnings capacity that can be either retained in order to build capital or used to absorb unexpected losses and preserve existing capital. This ratio represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the provision for loan losses and all gains and/or losses included in earnings.


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The following table provides a reconciliation of this non-US GAAP financial measure to the amounts reported in Peoples' Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented:    
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Pre-provision net revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
$
18,149

$
11,836

$
15,546

 
$
47,731

$
38,574

Add: provision for loan losses
1,005

626

1,302

 
1,368

4,473

Add: loss on debt extinguishment



 

13

Add: net loss on OREO
5

24


 
54


Add: net loss on investment securities

57


 
57

146

Add: net loss on other assets
73

274


 
504

239

Add: net loss on other transactions



 

76

Less: net gain on OREO



 

9

Less: net gain on investment securities
97



 
127


Less: net gain on other assets


12

 


Less: gain on other transactions

5


 
5


Pre-provision net revenue
$
19,135

$
12,812

$
16,836

 
$
49,582

$
43,512

Total average assets
$
4,311,389

$
4,239,779

$
3,998,254

 
$
4,179,663

$
3,832,554

Pre-provision net revenue to total average assets (a)
1.76
%
1.21
%
1.67
%
 
1.59
%
1.52
%
(a) Presented on an annualized basis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
PPNR and the ratio of PPNR to total average assets increased in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the linked quarter, due primarily to higher income before income taxes reflecting lower acquisition-related expenses. Compared to the third quarter of 2018, the increase in PPNR and PPNR to total average assets was driven by higher net interest income. PPNR and the ratio of PPNR to total average assets for the first nine months of 2019, compared to the first nine months of 2018, increased primarily due to higher net interest income, with both periods being impacted by acquisition-related expenses of $7.2 million for the first nine months of 2019 and $6.9 million for the first nine months of 2018.
Core Non-Interest Expense (non-US GAAP)
Core non-interest expense is a financial measure used to evaluate Peoples' recurring expense stream. This measure is non-US GAAP since it excludes the impact of all acquisition-related expenses and pension settlement charges.
The following tables provide reconciliations of this non-US GAAP measure to the amounts reported in Peoples' Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Core non-interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total non-interest expense
$
32,993

$
38,876

$
30,829

 
$
103,729

$
95,021

Less: acquisition-related expenses
199

6,770

675

 
7,222

6,880

Less: pension settlement charges


176

 

176

Core non-interest expense
$
32,794

$
32,106

$
29,978

 
$
96,507

$
87,965



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Efficiency Ratio (non-US GAAP)
The efficiency ratio is a key financial measure used to monitor performance. The efficiency ratio is calculated as total non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses. This measure is non-US GAAP since it excludes amortization of other intangible assets and all gains and/or losses included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income.
The following table provides a reconciliation of this non-US GAAP financial measure to the amounts reported in Peoples' Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Efficiency ratio:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total non-interest expense
$
32,993

$
38,876

$
30,829

 
$
103,729

$
95,021

Less: amortization of other intangible assets
953

824

862

 
2,471

2,477

Adjusted total non-interest expense
$
32,040

$
38,052

$
29,967

 
$
101,258

$
92,544

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total non-interest income
$
16,393

$
15,289

$
14,353

 
$
47,111

$
42,577

Less: net gain (loss) on investment securities
97

(57
)

 
70

(146
)
Less: net (loss) gain on asset disposals and other transactions
(78
)
(293
)
12

 
(553
)
(319
)
Total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses
$
16,374

$
15,639

$
14,341

 
$
47,594

$
43,042

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
35,754

$
36,049

$
33,324

 
$
105,717

$
95,491

Add: fully tax-equivalent adjustment (a)
314

267

221

 
781

670

Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis
$
36,068

$
36,316

$
33,545

 
$
106,498

$
96,161

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted revenue
$
52,442

$
51,955

$
47,886

 
$
154,092

$
139,203

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Efficiency ratio
61.10
%
73.24
%
62.58
%
 
65.71
%
66.48
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Core non-interest expense
$
32,794

$
32,106

$
29,978

 
$
96,507

$
87,965

Less: amortization of other intangible assets
953

824

862

 
2,471

2,477

Adjusted core non-interest expense
$
31,841

$
31,282

$
29,116

 
$
94,036

$
85,488

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses
$
16,374

$
15,639

$
14,341

 
$
47,594

$
43,042

Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis
36,068

36,316

33,545

 
106,498

96,161

Adjusted revenue
$
52,442

$
51,955

$
47,886

 
$
154,092

$
139,203

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items
60.72
%
60.21
%
60.80
%
 
61.03
%
61.41
%
(a) Based on a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
The improvement in the efficiency ratio compared to the linked quarter was driven by a decrease in acquisition-related expenses of $6.6 million. The efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items increased compared to the linked quarter primarily due to the lack of growth in net interest income given the impact of the rate environment, offset partially by growth in earnings assets. The efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items improved compared to the third quarter of 2018, mostly due to higher net interest income and increased fee revenue. Management is targeting an efficiency ratio of 60% to 62% for the full year of 2019, after excluding acquisition-related expenses and other non-core expenses.


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Return on Average Assets Adjusted for Non-Core Items (non-US GAAP)
In addition to return on average assets, management uses return on average assets adjusted for non-core items to monitor performance. The return on average assets ratio adjusted for non-core items represents a non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the after-tax impact of all gains and losses, and acquisition-related expenses.
The following table provides a reconciliation of this non-US GAAP financial measure to the amounts reported in Peoples' Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items:
 
 
 
Net income
$
14,868

$
9,598

$
12,725

 
$
38,835

$
32,358

Add: net loss on investment securities

57


 

146

Less: tax effect of net loss on investment securities (a)

12


 

31

Less: net gain on investment securities
97



 
70


Add: tax effect of net gain on investment securities (a)
20



 
15


Add: net loss on asset disposals and other transactions
78

293


 
553

319

Less: tax effect of net loss on asset disposals and other transactions (a)
16

62


 
116

67

Less: net gain on asset disposals and other transactions (a)


12

 


Add: tax effect of net loss on asset disposals and other transactions (a)


3

 


Add: acquisition-related expenses
199

6,770

675

 
7,222

6,880

Less: tax effect of acquisition-related expenses (a)
42

1,422

142

 
1,517

1,445

Add: pension settlement charges (a)


176

 

176

Less: tax effect of pension settlement charges (a)


37

 

37

Less: release of deferred tax asset valuation allowance



 

805

Net income adjusted for non-core items
$
15,010

$
15,222

$
13,388

 
$
44,922

$
37,494

Days in the period
92

91

92

 
273

273

Days in the year
365

365

365

 
365

365

Annualized net income
$
58,987

$
38,497

$
50,485

 
$
51,922

$
43,263

Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items
$
59,551

$
61,055

$
53,115

 
$
60,061

$
50,129

Return on average assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annualized net income
$
58,987

$
38,497

$
50,485

 
$
51,922

$
43,263

Total average assets
4,311,389

4,239,779

3,998,254

 
4,179,663

3,832,554

Return on average assets
1.37
%
0.91
%
1.26
%
 
1.24
%
1.13
%
Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items:
 
 
 
Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items
$
59,551

$
61,055

$
53,115

 
$
60,061

$
50,129

Total average assets
4,311,389

4,239,779

3,998,254

 
4,179,663

3,832,554

Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items
1.38
%
1.44
%
1.33
%
 
1.44
%
1.31
%
(a) Based on a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.


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The return on average assets increased in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the linked quarter, driven by a decline in acquisition-related expenses of $6.6 million compared to the linked quarter, partially offset by higher average assets, which resulted from the First Prestonsburg acquisition. The decline in the return on average assets adjusted for non-core items in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the linked quarter was driven by the increase in average assets, combined with the slight decline in net interest income. The increases in return on average assets and return on average assets adjusted for non-core items compared to the third quarter and first nine months of 2018, which were impacted by the First Prestonsburg acquisition, and the ASB acquisition in the nine month comparison, were driven by higher net interest income, higher non-interest income, and a lower provision for loan losses, partially offset by an increase in average assets.
Return on Average Tangible Equity (non-US GAAP)
The return on average tangible equity ratio is a key financial measure used to monitor performance. The return on tangible equity is calculated as net income (less the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets) divided by tangible equity. The return on tangible equity is calculated as net income (less the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets) divided by tangible equity. This measure is non-US GAAP since it excludes amortization of other intangible assets from earnings and the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on total stockholders' equity.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2019
2018
Annualized net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets:
 
 
 
Net income
$
14,868

$
9,598

$
12,725

 
$
38,835

$
32,358

Add: amortization of other intangible assets
953

824

862

 
2,471

2,477

Less: tax effect of amortization of other intangible assets (a)
200

173

181

 
519

520

Net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets
$
15,621

$
10,249

$
13,406

 
$
40,787

$
34,315

Days in the period
92

91

92

 
273

273

Days in the year
365

365

365

 
365

365

Annualized net income
$
58,987

$
38,497

$
50,485

 
$
51,922

$
43,263

Annualized net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets
$
61,975

$
41,109

$
53,187

 
$
54,532

$
45,879

Average tangible equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Total average stockholders' equity
$
583,269

$
564,992

$
501,785

 
$
557,702

$
482,138

Less: average goodwill and other intangible assets
179,487

175,169

163,615

 
172,175

156,540

Average tangible equity
$
403,782

$
389,823

$
338,170

 
$
385,527

$
325,598

Return on average stockholders' equity ratio:
 
 
 
 
 
Annualized net income
$
58,987

$
38,497

$
50,485

 
$
51,922

$
43,263

Average stockholders' equity
$
583,269

$
564,992

$
501,785

 
$
557,702

$
482,138

Return on average stockholders' equity
10.11
%
6.81
%
10.06
%
 
9.31
%
8.97
%
Return on average tangible equity ratio:
 
 
 
Annualized net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets
$
61,975

$
41,109

$
53,187

 
$
54,532

$
45,879

Average tangible equity
$
403,782

$
389,823

$
338,170

 
$
385,527

$
325,598

Return on average tangible equity
15.35
%
10.55
%
15.73
%
 
14.14
%
14.09
%
(a) Based on a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
Compared to the linked quarter, the return on average stockholders' equity and on average tangible stockholders' equity ratios were up, primarily due to the decline in acquisition-related costs compared to the second quarter of 2019. Compared to the third quarter of 2018, the return on average stockholders' equity and on average tangible stockholders' equity ratios were impacted by the First Prestonsburg acquisition, which increased capital. The return on average stockholders' equity and the return on average tangible stockholders' equity ratios increased in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the first nine months of 2018, reflecting an increase in net income, which was partially offset by dividends declared and paid during the


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period. Compared to the first nine months of 2018, these ratios were also impacted by the First Prestonsburg acquisition and, to a lesser extent, the ASB acquisition, which increased capital.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash and Cash Equivalents
At September 30, 2019, Peoples' interest-bearing deposits in other banks increased $37.2 million from December 31, 2018. The total cash and cash equivalent balance included $9.9 million of excess cash reserves being maintained at the FRB of Cleveland at September 30, 2019, compared to $11.2 million at December 31, 2018. The amount of excess cash reserves maintained is dependent upon Peoples' daily liquidity position, which is driven primarily by changes in deposit and loan balances.
Through the first nine months of 2019, Peoples' total cash and cash equivalents increased $43.8 million as Peoples' net cash provided used in investing activities of $23.8 million was less than the sum of net cash provided by operating and financing activities of $52.5 million and $15.1 million, respectively. Peoples' investing activities reflected a net decrease of $12.0 million in loans and $246.6 million in purchases of available-for-sale investment securities, which were partially offset by $206.5 million in net proceeds from sales, principal payments, calls and prepayments on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities. Financing activities included a $143.7 million net increase in deposits, offset partially by a decrease of $105.6 million in short-term borrowings, as well as $19.2 million of cash dividends paid.
Further information regarding the management of Peoples' liquidity position can be found later in this discussion under “Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity.”
Investment Securities
The following table provides information regarding Peoples’ investment portfolio:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value:
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. government sponsored agencies
$
12,145

$
19,051

$

$

$

States and political subdivisions
115,613

125,418

84,827

88,587

93,790

Residential mortgage-backed securities
835,172

748,132

706,976

692,608

688,656

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
20,461

22,664

6,649

6,707

6,713

Bank-issued trust preferred securities
4,644

4,099

4,118

3,989

4,166

Total fair value
$
988,035

$
919,364

$
802,570

$
791,891

$
793,325

Total amortized cost
$
976,286

$
910,431

$
806,641

$
804,655

$
819,431

Net unrealized gain (loss)
$
11,749

$
8,933

$
(4,071
)
$
(12,764
)
$
(26,106
)
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost:
 
 
 
 
Obligations of:




 
 
 
States and political subdivisions
$
4,395

$
4,398

$
4,401

$
4,403

$
4,451

Residential mortgage-backed securities
22,412

23,335

28,348

29,044

29,765

Commercial mortgage-backed securities
7,022

7,106

2,857

3,514

3,574

Total amortized cost
$
33,829

$
34,839

$
35,606

$
36,961

$
37,790

Other investment securities
$
43,045

$
43,508

$
41,449

$
42,985

$
43,044

Total investment securities:


 
 
 
 
Amortized cost
$
1,053,160

$
988,778

$
883,696

$
884,601

$
900,265

Carrying value
$
1,064,909

$
997,711

$
879,625

$
871,837

$
874,159

At September 30, 2019, available-for-sale securities were up compared to June 30, 2019, as Peoples deployed excess liquidity in investment securities during the quarter. The increases in investment securities at September 30, 2019 compared to March 31, 2019 and prior periods was driven by the investment securities acquired in the First Prestonsburg acquisition,


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combined with increases in fair value driven by overall declines in market interest rates during the later half of the first nine months of 2019. In the First Prestonsburg acquisition, Peoples acquired investment securities totaling $139.7 million and subsequently sold $65.1 million of acquired available-for-sale investment securities. In April and May of 2019, $53.7 million of the proceeds were reinvested.
Additional information regarding Peoples' investment portfolio can be found in "Note 3 Investment Securities" of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Loans
The following table provides information regarding outstanding loan balances:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Gross originated loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
100,338

$
102,904

$
116,992

$
124,013

$
103,562

Commercial real estate, other
659,103

641,061

630,679

632,200

630,720

     Commercial real estate
759,441

743,965

747,671

756,213

734,282

Commercial and industrial
564,279

548,460

558,070

530,207

510,591

Residential real estate
308,964

299,173

297,667

296,860

299,768

Home equity lines of credit
92,910

90,374

90,831

93,326

92,892

Consumer, indirect
423,217

419,595

410,172

407,167

396,701

Consumer, direct
72,699

72,209

69,710

71,674

72,601

    Consumer
495,916

491,804

479,882

478,841

469,302

Deposit account overdrafts
1,081

676

518

583

649

Total originated loans
$
2,222,591

$
2,174,452

$
2,174,639

$
2,156,030

$
2,107,484

Gross acquired loans (a):
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
4,435

$
6,775

$
7,966

$
12,404

$
13,050

Commercial real estate, other
171,096

201,909

171,785

184,711

191,993

     Commercial real estate
175,531

208,684

179,751

197,115

205,043

Commercial and industrial
43,961

51,506

34,837

35,537

41,188

Residential real estate
358,053

348,439

308,137

296,937

308,178

Home equity lines of credit
41,942

41,262

38,084

40,653

42,961

Consumer, indirect
67

90

111

136

161

Consumer, direct
8,171

9,100

2,021

2,370

2,712

    Consumer
8,238

9,190

2,132

2,506

2,873

Total acquired loans
$
627,725

$
659,081

$
562,941

$
572,748

$
600,243

Total loans
$
2,850,316

$
2,833,533

$
2,737,580

$
2,728,778

$
2,707,727

Average total loans
$
2,837,834

$
2,830,558

$
2,734,592

$
2,718,620

$
2,717,200

Average allowance for loan losses
(21,620
)
(21,311
)
(20,406
)
(20,079
)
(19,584
)
Average loans, net of average allowance for loan losses
$
2,816,214

$
2,809,247

$
2,714,186

$
2,698,541

$
2,697,616

Percent of loans to total loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
3.8
%
3.9
%
4.6
%
5.1
%
4.3
%
Commercial real estate, other
29.1
%
29.7
%
29.3
%
29.9
%
30.4
%
     Commercial real estate
32.9
%
33.6
%
33.9
%
35.0
%
34.7
%
Commercial and industrial
21.3
%
21.2
%
21.7
%
20.7
%
20.3
%
Residential real estate
23.4
%
22.9
%
22.1
%
21.8
%
22.5
%
Home equity lines of credit
4.7
%
4.6
%
4.7
%
4.9
%
5.0
%
Consumer, indirect
14.9
%
14.8
%
15.0
%
14.9
%
14.7
%
Consumer, direct
2.8
%
2.9
%
2.6
%
2.7
%
2.8
%
    Consumer
17.7
%
17.7
%
17.6
%
17.6
%
17.5
%
Deposit account overdrafts (b)
NM

NM

NM

NM

NM

Total percentage
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
Residential real estate loans being serviced for others
$
488,724

$
473,443

$
464,575

$
461,256

$
458,999

 
(a)
Includes all loans acquired, and related loan discount recorded as part of acquisition accounting, in 2012 or thereafter. Loans that were acquired and subsequently re-underwritten are reported as originated upon execution of such credit actions (for example, renewals and increases in lines of credit).
(b)
Not meaningful.
As of September 30, 2019, balances in loan accounts acquired from First Prestonsburg totaled $115.9 million, including $53.0 million in residential real estate loans, $36.4 million in commercial real estate loans, $13.7 million in commercial and industrial loans, $6.7 million in consumer, direct loans, and $6.1 million in home equity lines of credit.


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Period-end total loan balances at September 30, 2019 increased $16.8 million, or 2% annualized, compared to June 30, 2019, $121.5 million, or 6% annualized, compared to December 31, 2018, and $142.6 million, or 5%, compared to September 30, 2018. Originated loan balances were up $48.1 million, or 9% annualized, compared to June 30, 2019, $66.6 million, or 4% annualized, compared to December 31, 2018, and $115.1 million, or 5%, compared to September 30, 2018. Loan originations during the first nine months of 2019 were higher than in the prior year for the same period, however, significantly higher loan paydowns experienced during the first nine months of 2019 minimized the impact of the increased production on loan growth compared to December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018.
The increase compared to June 30, 2019 was driven by residential real estate and commercial and industrial loan growth of $19.4 million and $8.3 million, respectively. During the third quarter of 2019, Peoples purchased $9.8 million of 1-4 family first lien mortgages, which had the largest impact on residential real estate loan growth compared to June 30, 2019 These increases were partially offset by declines in commercial real estate loans of $12.8 million and construction loans of $4.9 million. Compared to December 31, 2018, commercial loan balances were up $24.1 million, or 2% annualized, residential real estate loans increased $73.2 million, or 16% annualized, and consumer indirect loans were up $16.0 million, or 5% annualized. The increase in residential real estate loans compared to December 31, 2018, included the purchase of $9.8 million and $19.0 million of 1-4 family first lien mortgages, during the third and first quarters of 2019, respectively. Compared to September 30, 2018, residential real estate loans increased $59.1 million, or 10%, commercial loan balances were up $52.1 million, or 3%, and consumer indirect loans were up $26.4 million, or 7%.
Loan Concentration
Peoples categorizes its commercial loans according to standard industry classifications and monitors for concentrations in a single industry or multiple industries that could be impacted by changes in economic conditions in a similar manner. Peoples' commercial lending activities continue to be spread over a diverse range of businesses from all sectors of the economy, with no single industry comprising over 10% of Peoples' total loan portfolio.
Loans secured by commercial real estate, including commercial construction loans, continued to comprise the largest portion of Peoples' loan portfolio. The following table provides information regarding the largest concentrations of commercial real estate loans within the loan portfolio at September 30, 2019:
(Dollars in thousands)
Outstanding Balance
Loan Commitments
Total Exposure
% of Total
Commercial real estate, construction:
 
 
 
 
Apartment complexes
$
23,041

$
31,693

$
54,734

27.5
%
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes
20,491

24,736

45,227

22.8
%
Office buildings
18,892

3,564

22,456

11.3
%
Educational services

19,895

19,895

10.0
%
Mixed used facilities
14,722

3,684

18,406

9.3
%
Retail
3,213

2,616

5,829

2.9
%
Industrial
5,123


5,123

2.6
%
Land Only
4,183

1,057

5,240

2.6
%
Residential property
1,788

3,011

4,799

2.4
%
Land Development
2,265

1,917

4,182

2.1
%
Other (a)
11,055

1,838

12,893

6.5
%
Total commercial real estate, construction
$
104,773

$
94,011

$
198,784

100.0
%
(a)
All other outstanding balances are less than 2% of the total loan portfolio.


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(Dollars in thousands)
Outstanding Balance
Loan Commitments
Total Exposure
% of Total
Commercial real estate, other:
 
 
 
 
Office buildings and complexes:
 
 
 
 
Owner occupied
$
69,033

$
2,943

$
71,976

8.3
%
Non-owner occupied
56,487

3,094

59,581

6.9
%
Total office buildings and complexes
125,520

6,037

131,557

15.2
%
Mixed-use facilities:
 
 
 
 
Owner occupied
47,421

338

47,759

5.5
%
Non-owner occupied
63,796

595

64,391

7.5
%
Total mixed-use facilities
111,217

933

112,150

13.0
%
Apartment complexes
72,594

1,005

73,599

8.5
%
Retail facilities:
 
 
 
 
Owner occupied
28,805

561

29,366

3.4
%
Non-owner occupied
39,189

98

39,287

4.6
%
Total retail facilities
67,994

659

68,653

8.0
%
Light industrial facilities:
 
 
 
 
Owner occupied
46,639

163

46,802

5.4
%
Non-owner occupied
17,908

1,088

18,996

2.2
%
Total light industrial facilities
64,547

1,251

65,798

7.6
%
Warehouse facilities
61,346

4,166

65,512

7.6
%
Lodging and lodging related
33,710


33,710

3.9
%
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes
27,353

291

27,644

3.2
%
Other (a)
265,918

18,804

284,722

33.0
%
Total commercial real estate, other
$
830,199

$
33,146

$
863,345

100.0
%
(a)
All other outstanding balances are less than 2% of the total loan portfolio.
Peoples' commercial lending activities continue to focus on lending opportunities inside its primary and secondary market areas within Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. In all other states, the aggregate outstanding balances of commercial loans in each state were not material at either September 30, 2019 or December 31, 2018.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The amount of the allowance for loan losses at the end of each period represents management's estimate of expected losses from existing loans based upon its quarterly analysis of the loan portfolio. While this process involves allocations being made to specific loans and pools of loans, the entire allowance is available for all losses incurred within the loan portfolio.
The following details management's allocation of the allowance for loan losses:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Commercial real estate
$
8,466

$
8,245

$
8,297

$
8,003

$
7,966

Commercial and industrial
7,162

7,197

6,743

6,178

6,138

     Total commercial
15,628

15,442

15,040

14,181

14,104

Residential real estate
1,162

1,184

1,213

1,214

999

Home equity lines of credit
567

598

608

618

708

Consumer, indirect
3,247

3,172

3,133

3,214

3,423

Consumer, direct
339

342

351

351

395

    Consumer
3,586

3,514

3,484

3,565

3,818

Deposit account overdrafts
128

86

61

81

95

Originated allowance for loan losses
21,071

20,824

20,406

19,659

19,724

Acquired allowance for loan losses
514

533

533

536

155

Allowance for loan losses
$
21,585

$
21,357

$
20,939

$
20,195

$
19,879

As a percent of total loans
0.76
%
0.75
%
0.76
%
0.74
%
0.73
%


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At September 30, 2019, the allowance for loan losses was $21.6 million, compared to $20.2 million at December 31, 2018 and $19.9 million at September 30, 2018. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans was 0.76% at September 30, 2019, compared to 0.74% at December 31, 2018 and 0.73% at September 30, 2018. The ratio includes all acquired loans, from both First Prestonsburg and previous acquisitions since 2012, of $627.7 million and allowance for acquired loan losses of $514,000. The increase in the allowance for loan losses over time was mainly the result of loan growth. Compared to December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, the increases in the allowance for loan losses were also impacted by increases in the reserve on impaired loans.
The significant allocations of allowance for loan losses to commercial loans reflect the higher credit risk associated with this type of lending and the size of this loan category in relationship to the entire loan portfolio. The allowance allocated to the residential real estate and consumer loan categories is based upon Peoples' allowance methodology for homogeneous pools of loans. The fluctuations in these allocations have been directionally consistent with the changes in loan quality, loss experience and loan balances in these categories.
The current allowance for loan loss calculation will be replaced as of January 1, 2020 with a new model, referred to as the Current Expected Credit Loss ("CECL") model. For additional information see "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.


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The following table summarizes Peoples’ net charge-offs and recoveries:
 
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Gross charge-offs:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, other
$

$
43

$
113

$

$

Commercial and industrial
261


63



Residential real estate
81

67

109

64

66

Home equity lines of credit
36


9

40

10

Consumer, indirect
447

346

473

548

488

Consumer, direct
54

33

63

61

78

    Consumer
501

379

536

609

566

Deposit account overdrafts
283

176

173

234

311

Total gross charge-offs
$
1,162

$
665

$
1,003

$
947

$
953

Recoveries:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, other
$
86

$
2

$
10

$
2

$
15

Commercial and industrial
81

228

1,784

8

10

Residential real estate
87

102

31

133

32

Home equity lines of credit
8

1

1

2

3

Consumer, indirect
67

47

115

71

131

Consumer, direct
5

27

13

25

31

    Consumer
72

74

128

96

162

Deposit account overdrafts
51

50

56

45

44

Total recoveries
$
385

$
457

$
2,010

$
286

$
266

Net charge-offs (recoveries):
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, other
$
(86
)
$
41

$
103

$
(2
)
$
(15
)
Commercial and industrial
180

(228
)
(1,721
)
(8
)
(10
)
Residential real estate
(6
)
(35
)
78

(69
)
34

Home equity lines of credit
28

(1
)
8

38

7

Consumer, indirect
380

299

358

477

357

Consumer, direct
49

6

50

36

47

    Consumer
429

305

408

513

404

Deposit account overdrafts
232

126

117

189

267

Total net charge-offs (recoveries)
$
777

$
208

$
(1,007
)
$
661

$
687

Ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) to average total loans (annualized):
Commercial real estate
(0.01
)%
0.01
 %
0.02
 %
 %
%
Commercial and industrial
0.03
 %
(0.03
)%
(0.26
)%
 %
%
Residential real estate
 %
 %
0.01
 %
(0.01
)%
%
Home equity lines of credit
 %
 %
 %
 %
%
Consumer, indirect
0.05
 %
0.03
 %
0.05
 %
0.07
 %
0.05
%
Consumer, other
0.01
 %
 %
0.01
 %
0.01
 %
0.01
%
    Consumer
0.06
 %
0.03
 %
0.06
 %
0.08
 %
0.06
%
Deposit account overdrafts
0.03
 %
0.02
 %
0.02
 %
0.03
 %
0.04
%
Total
0.11
 %
0.03
 %
(0.15
)%
0.10
 %
0.10
%
Each with "--%" not meaningful.
Net charge-offs during the third quarter of 2019 continued to be low as a result of relatively strong asset quality metrics. During the second quarter of 2019, net charge-offs had remained relatively low, as gross charge-offs were down compared to prior periods. The net recoveries during the first quarter of 2019 were driven by the recognition of a $1.8 million recovery on a previously charged-off commercial loan. During the fourth quarter of 2018, the net charge-offs decreased as Peoples' asset quality remained stable. For the third quarter of 2019 compared to the third quarter of 2018, the ratio of net charge-offs to average total loans was relatively low.


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The following table details Peoples’ nonperforming assets: 
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Loans 90+ days past due and accruing:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$

$
230

$

$

$
401

Commercial real estate, other
582

557

15

801

60

   Commercial real estate
582

787

15

801

461

Commercial and industrial
572

261

50

18


Residential real estate
3,095

2,291

963

1,430

1,338

Home equity lines of credit
183

53

42

7

84

Consumer, indirect


4


2

Consumer, direct
83

57




   Consumer
83

57

4


2

Total loans 90+ days past due and accruing
$
4,515

$
3,449

$
1,074

$
2,256

$
1,885

Nonaccrual loans:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, construction
$
230

$
688

$
703

$
710

$
725

Commercial real estate, other
6,723

6,427

6,459

6,730

6,751

   Commercial real estate
6,953

7,115

7,162

7,440

7,476

Commercial and industrial
883

1,748

1,719

1,304

939

Residential real estate
4,237

3,868

4,479

4,075

3,725

Home equity lines of credit
893

1,001

1,065

1,023

796

Consumer, indirect
568

383

440

324

286

Consumer, direct
55

13

17

56

14

   Consumer
623

396

457

380

300

Total nonaccrual loans
$
13,589

$
14,128

$
14,882

$
14,222

$
13,236

Nonaccrual troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs"):
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial real estate, other
$
112

$
122

$
127

$
154

$
186

Commercial and industrial
332

332

332

405

430

Residential real estate
1,770

1,664

1,389

1,951

2,087

Home equity lines of credit
194

193

195

210

160

Consumer, indirect
203

152

159

156

119

Consumer, direct


5


17

   Consumer
203

152

164

156

136

Total nonaccrual TDRs
$
2,611

$
2,463

$
2,207

$
2,876

$
2,999

Total nonperforming loans ("NPLs")
$
20,715

$
20,040

$
18,163

$
19,354

$
18,120

OREO:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
$
145

$

$

$

$

Residential
$
144

$
123

$
81

$
94

$
106

Total OREO
$
289

$
123

$
81

$
94

$
106

Total nonperforming assets ("NPAs")
$
21,004

$
20,163

$
18,244

$
19,448

$
18,226

Criticized loans (a)
$
100,434

$
97,016

$
89,812

$
114,188

$
118,703

Classified loans (b)
58,938

63,048

47,327

43,818

49,058



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(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Asset Quality Ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
NPLs as a percent of total loans (c)(d)
0.73
%
0.71
%
0.66
%
0.71
%
0.67
%
NPAs as a percent of total assets (c)(d)
0.48
%
0.47
%
0.45
%
0.49
%
0.46
%
NPAs as a percent of total loans and OREO (c)(d)
0.74
%
0.71
%
0.67
%
0.71
%
0.67
%
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of NPLs (c)
104.20
%
106.57
%
115.28
%
104.35
%
109.71
%
Criticized loans as a percent of total loans (a)(c)
3.52
%
3.42
%
3.28
%
4.18
%
4.38
%
Classified loans as a percent of total loans (b)(c)
2.07
%
2.23
%
1.73
%
1.61
%
1.81
%
(a) Includes loans categorized as special mention, substandard or doubtful.
(b) Includes loans categorized as substandard or doubtful.
(c) Data presented as of the end of the period indicated.
(d) Nonperforming loans include loans 90+ days past due and accruing, troubled debt restructurings and nonaccrual loans. Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and OREO.
The increase in nonperforming assets of $841,000, or 4%, compared to June 30, 2019, was due to several smaller acquired relationships that have become 90+ days past due and are still accruing. The increase in nonperforming assets at September 30, 2019 compared to March 31, 2019, as well as previous periods, was partially due to acquired loans from First Prestonsburg, which comprised $1.5 million of nonperforming assets at September 30, 2019, with the remainder due to smaller relationships that have become 90+ days past due and are still accruing. Classified loans, which are those categorized as substandard or doubtful, declined $4.1 million, or 7%, compared to June 30, 2019, due to paydowns on several relationships. The increase in classified loans during the second quarter of 2019 was largely related to acquired First Prestonsburg loans, coupled with downgrades of two commercial loan relationships totaling $8.5 million during the second quarter of 2019. Criticized loans, which are those categorized as special mention, substandard or doubtful, increased $3.4 million, or 4%, compared to June 30, 2019. The increase was mostly due to two relationships being downgraded, which were partially offset by upgrades of several loans. The increase in criticized loans during the second quarter of 2019 was largely related to acquired First Prestonsburg loans.
Deposits
The following table details Peoples’ deposit balances:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Non-interest-bearing deposits (a)
$
677,232

$
643,058

$
628,464

$
607,877

$
617,447

Interest-bearing deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand accounts (a)
622,496

610,464

572,316

573,702

547,172

Savings accounts
526,372

526,746

477,824

468,500

473,240

Retail certificates of deposit ("CDs")
488,942

497,221

404,186

394,335

402,309

Money market deposit accounts
441,989

428,213

403,642

379,878

391,377

Governmental deposit accounts
337,941

331,754

363,636

267,319

344,320

Brokered CDs
262,230

326,157

287,345

263,854

265,258

Total interest-bearing deposits
2,679,970

2,720,555

2,508,949

2,347,588

2,423,676

  Total deposits
$
3,357,202

$
3,363,613

$
3,137,413

$
2,955,465

$
3,041,123

(a)
The sum of amounts presented is considered total demand deposits.
At September 30, 2019, period-end deposits decreased $6.4 million, compared to June 30, 2019, and increased $401.7 million, or 14%, compared to December 31, 2018, and $316.1 million, or 10%, compared to September 30, 2018. Compared to June 30, 2019, higher-rate brokered CDs and retail CDs declined and were partially offset by increases in non-interest-bearing, money market and lower-cost interest-bearing demand deposit account balances. Brokered CDs and retail CDs were down $63.9 million, or 20%, and $8.3 million, or 2%, respectively. Non-interest-bearing deposit account balances increased $34.2 million, or 5%, while money market deposit accounts and interest-bearing demand deposit accounts were up $13.8 million, or 3%, and $12.0 million, or 2%, respectively. The increase in non-interest-bearing deposit account balances was primarily driven by two customer relationships that maintained balances that were higher than at June 30, 2019 and it is


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anticipated these balances will decline by year-end. The increase compared to December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018 was primarily driven by the deposits acquired in the First Prestonsburg acquisition.
As of September 30, 2019, the balances in deposit accounts acquired from First Prestonsburg totaled $214.0 million, including $62.3 million of interest-bearing demand accounts, $54.0 million of retail CDs, $53.1 million of savings accounts, $30.1 million of non-interest-bearing demand accounts, and $14.5 million of money market accounts.
During the third quarter of 2019, Peoples issued $10.0 million of 90-day brokered CDs to fund one $10.0 million interest rate swap with a notional value of $10.0 million. During the second quarter of 2019, Peoples issued $30.0 million of 90-day brokered CDs to fund three $10.0 million interest rate swaps with a notional value in the aggregate of $30.0 million. The brokered CDs issued in the second quarter of 2019 matured in the third quarter. The CDs were replaced with 90-day brokered CDs. The swaps will pay a fixed rate of interest while receiving three-month LIBOR, which offsets the rate on the brokered CDs. The brokered CDs will be extended every 90 days through the maturity dates of the swaps.
Total demand deposit accounts comprised 39% of total deposits at September 30, 2019, compared to 37% of total deposits at June 30, 2019, 38% at March 31, 2019, 40% at December 31, 2018, and 38% at September 30, 2018. Peoples continues its deposit strategy of growing low-cost core deposits, such as checking and savings accounts, and relying on higher-cost, non-core deposits, such as brokered CDs when deposits are not available in Peoples' footprint.
Borrowed Funds
The following table details Peoples’ short-term and long-term borrowings:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Short-term borrowings:
 
 
 
 
 
FHLB overnight borrowings
$
106,000

$

$
24,000

$
165,000

$
102,000

FHLB 90-day advances
110,000

117,200

110,000

110,000

100,000

Current portion of long-term FHLB advances
23,069

23,129

13,188

30,000

30,000

Retail repurchase agreements
49,081

46,128

44,175

51,202

64,840

Unamortized debt issuance cost (a)



(4
)
(10
)
Total short-term borrowings
$
288,150

$
186,457

$
191,363

$
356,198

$
296,830

Long-term borrowings:
 
 
 
 
 
FHLB advances
$
76,785

$
78,324

$
98,670

$
102,361

$
103,860

Junior subordinated debt securities
7,409

7,367

7,325

7,283

7,239

Total long-term borrowings
$
84,194

$
85,691

$
105,995

$
109,644

$
111,099

Total borrowed funds
$
372,344

$
272,148

$
297,358

$
465,842

$
407,929

(a)
Unamortized debt issuance cost was related to the cost associated with the Credit Agreement with Raymond James Bank, N.A., which was a short-term obligation that was terminated as of April 3, 2019.
Peoples' short-term FHLB advances generally consist of overnight borrowings maintained in connection with the management of Peoples' daily liquidity position. Borrowed funds, in total, which include overnight borrowings, are mainly a function of loan growth and changes in total deposit balances. The increase in overnight borrowings of $106.0 million as of September 30, 2019 compared to June 30, 2019, was tied to the growth in earning assets during the quarter. As of September 30, 2019, Peoples had sixteen effective interest rate swaps, with an aggregate notional value of $150.0 million, $110.0 million of which were funded by FHLB 90-day advances, which are expected to extend every 90 days through the maturity dates of the swaps. The remaining $40.0 million of interest rate swaps were funded by 90-day brokered CDs, which will also be extended every 90 days through the maturity dates of the swaps. Peoples continually evaluates the overall balance sheet position given the interest rate environment. Long-term FHLB advances declined at June 30, 2019 compared to March 31, 2019 due to transfers to short-term borrowings. At March 31, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018, long-term FHLB advances declined due to principal payments.
Additional information regarding Peoples' interest rate swaps can be found in "Note 9 Derivative Financial Instruments" of the Notes to the Unconsolidated Financial Statements.
Capital/Stockholders’ Equity
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equity repurchases and compensation, Peoples must exceed the three minimum required ratios by at least the capital conservation buffer. The capital conservation buffer was phased in from 0.625% beginning January 1, 2016 to 2.50% by January 1, 2019, and applies to the common equity tier 1 ("CET1") ratio, the tier 1 capital ratio and the total risk-based capital ratio. At September 30, 2019, Peoples had a capital conservation buffer of 7.18%, compared to 2.50% for the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer required at January 1, 2019. As such, Peoples exceeded the minimum ratios including the capital conservation buffer at September 30, 2019.
The following table details Peoples' risk-based capital levels and corresponding ratios:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Capital Amounts:
 

 
 
 
 
Common Equity Tier 1
$
417,468

$
410,979

$
389,394

$
378,855

$
367,537

Tier 1
424,877

418,347

396,719

386,138

374,776

Total (Tier 1 and Tier 2)
446,462

439,704

417,658

406,333

394,655

Net risk-weighted assets
$
2,941,193

$
2,903,387

$
2,788,935

$
2,773,383

$
2,764,951

Capital Ratios:
 
 
 
 
 
Common Equity Tier 1
14.19
%
14.16
%
13.96
%
13.66
%
13.29
%
Tier 1
14.45
%
14.41
%
14.22
%
13.92
%
13.55
%
Total (Tier 1 and Tier 2)
15.18
%
15.14
%
14.98
%
14.65
%
14.27
%
Leverage ratio
10.28
%
10.26
%
10.31
%
9.99
%
9.69
%
Peoples' capital ratios at September 30, 2019 increased compared to the linked quarter due to earnings during the third quarter of 2019, which exceeded the dividends declared and paid during the quarter by $7.8 million. Peoples' capital ratios at June 30, 2019 increased compared to the linked quarter due to earnings during the second quarter of 2019, which exceeded the dividends declared and paid during the quarter by $2.6 million. The capital ratios at June 30, 2019 were also impacted by the increase in risk-weighted assets, which was largely attributable to the First Prestonsburg acquisition. The capital ratios increased at March 31, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018 due to increased equity as earnings exceeded the dividends declared. Peoples' capital ratios at December 31, 2018 increased compared to September 30, 2018 due primarily to increased earnings, which was largely driven by loan growth.
In addition to traditional capital measurements, management uses tangible capital measures to evaluate the adequacy of Peoples' stockholders' equity. Such ratios represent non-US GAAP financial measures since their calculation removes the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on amounts reported in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management believes this information is useful to investors since it facilitates the comparison of Peoples' operating performance, financial condition and trends to peers, especially those without a similar level of intangible assets to that of Peoples. Further, intangible assets generally are difficult to convert into cash, especially during a financial crisis, and could decrease substantially in value should there be deterioration in the overall franchise value. As a result, tangible equity represents a conservative measure of the capacity for Peoples to incur losses but remain solvent.


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The following table reconciles the calculation of these non-US GAAP financial measures to amounts reported in Peoples' Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements:
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Tangible equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Total stockholders' equity
$
588,533

$
579,022

$
535,121

$
520,140

$
504,290

Less: goodwill and other intangible assets
179,126

176,763

161,242

162,085

163,401

Tangible equity
$
409,407

$
402,259

$
373,879

$
358,055

$
340,889

Tangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
4,396,148

$
4,276,376

$
4,017,119

$
3,991,454

$
4,003,089

Less: goodwill and other intangible assets
179,126

176,763

161,242

162,085

163,401

Tangible assets
$
4,217,022

$
4,099,613

$
3,855,877

$
3,829,369

$
3,839,688

Tangible book value per common share:
 
 
 
 
Tangible equity
$
409,407

$
402,259

$
373,879

$
358,055

$
340,889

Common shares outstanding
20,700,630

20,696,041

19,681,692

19,565,029

19,550,014

Tangible book value per common share
$
19.78

$
19.44

$
19.00

$
18.30

$
17.44

Tangible equity to tangible assets ratio:
 
 
 
 
Tangible equity
$
409,407

$
402,259

$
373,879

$
358,055

$
340,889

Tangible assets
$
4,217,022

$
4,099,613

$
3,855,877

$
3,829,369

$
3,839,688

Tangible equity to tangible assets
9.71
%
9.81
%
9.70
%
9.35
%
8.88
%
The primary contributor to the increase in tangible book value per share at September 30, 2019 compared to June 30, 2019, was net income, partially offset by dividends paid. The slight decline in the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio at September 30, 2019 compared to June 30, 2019, was a result of asset growth, driven primarily by an increase in the investment securities portfolio. The increase in the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio at June 30, 2019 compared to March 31, 2019, was due largely to the issuance of equity in the form of common shares in connection with the First Prestonsburg acquisition combined with higher retained earnings and other comprehensive income, given the increase in the market value of available-for-sale investment securities, during the second quarter of 2019, offset partially by higher tangible assets attributable primarily to the First Prestonsburg acquisition. The increase in the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio at March 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, was the result of higher retained earnings, combined with an increase in the market value of available-for-sale investment securities.
Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity
While Peoples is exposed to various business risks, the risks relating to interest rate sensitivity and liquidity are major risks that can materially impact future results of operations and financial condition due to their complexity and dynamic nature. The objective of Peoples' asset-liability management function is to measure and manage these risks in order to optimize net interest income within the constraints of prudent capital adequacy, liquidity and safety. This objective requires Peoples to focus on interest rate risk exposure and adequate liquidity through its management of the mix of assets and liabilities, their related cash flows and the rates earned and paid on those assets and liabilities. Ultimately, the asset-liability management function is intended to guide management in the acquisition and disposition of earning assets and selection of appropriate funding sources.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk ("IRR") is one of the most significant risks arising in the normal course of business of financial services companies like Peoples. IRR is the potential for economic loss due to future interest rate changes that can impact the earnings stream, as well as market values, of financial assets and liabilities. Peoples' exposure to IRR is due primarily to differences in the maturity or repricing of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. In addition, other factors, such as prepayments of loans and investment securities, or early withdrawal of deposits, can affect Peoples' exposure to IRR and increase interest costs or reduce revenue streams.
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level of IRR. The methods used by ALCO to assess IRR remain largely unchanged from those disclosed in Peoples' 2018 Form 10-K.
The following table shows the estimated changes in net interest income and the economic value of equity based upon a standard, parallel shock analysis with balances held constant (dollars in thousands):
 
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Rate
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in
Net Interest Income
 
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in Economic Value of Equity
(in Basis Points)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
300
$
16,897

 
13.0
 %
 
$
7,351

5.5
 %
 
$
79,690

 
7.4
 %
 
$
(22,088
)
(2.1
)%
200
13,889

 
10.7
 %
 
5,780

4.3
 %
 
84,199

 
7.8
 %
 
(7,191
)
(0.7
)%
100
9,205

 
7.1
 %
 
3,588

2.7
 %
 
59,470

 
5.5
 %
 
3,926

0.4
 %
(100)
(12,630
)
 
(9.7
)%
 
(9,075
)
(6.8
)%
 
(70,881
)
 
(6.6
)%
 
(44,512
)
(4.2
)%
(200)
(21,147
)
 
(16.3
)%
 
(23,712
)
(17.6
)%
 
(122,534
)
 
(11.3
)%
 
(130,769
)
(12.4
)%
Estimated changes in net interest income and economic value of equity are partially driven by assumptions regarding the rate at which non-maturity deposits will reprice given a move in short-term interest rates as well as assumptions regarding prepayment speeds on mortgage-backed securities. Peoples takes a historically conservative approach when determining what repricing rates (i.e. deposit betas) are used and what prepayment speeds are used in modeling interest rate risk. These assumptions are monitored closely by Peoples on an ongoing basis. The actual deposit betas experienced by Peoples recently in the repricing of non-maturity deposits are lower than those used in Peoples' current interest rate risk model. While Peoples has benefited from this trend in the past, the changing interest rate environment poses potential risks to continued growth in net interest income.
With respect to investment prepayment speeds, the assumptions used are projecting the rate that the underlying mortgages prepay and cash flows are reinvested, generally as a result of refinancing activity. This activity tends to increase as longer term interest rates decline, much like the current environment. The assumptions in the interest rate risk model could be incorrect, leading to either a lower or higher impact on net interest income. Peoples generally takes a more conservative approach regarding prepayment speed assumptions.
Peoples considers other interest rate scenarios in addition to analyzing the impact of parallel yield curve shifts. This includes various flattening and steepening scenarios in which short-term and long-term rates move in different directions with varying magnitude. Peoples believes these scenarios to be more reflective of how interest rates change versus the severe parallel rate shocks described above. At September 30, 2019, the U.S. Treasury and LIBOR swap curves were inverted for certain tenors. Given the shape of market yield curves at September 30, 2019, consideration of the bull steepener scenario yields insights which were not captured by parallel shifts. The key insight presented by the bull steepener scenario highlights the risk to net interest income when long-term yields remain constant while short-term rates fall. In such a scenario, Peoples’ funding costs, which are correlated with short-term rates, decline while asset yields, which are correlated with long-term rates, remain constant.
Peoples has entered into interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and involve the receipt of variable rate cash flows from a counterparty in exchange for Peoples making fixed payments. The swaps are funded through either rolling 90-day FHLB advances or rolling 90-day brokered certificates of deposit, the rate on which is hedged by receipt of the three-month LIBOR component of the swaps. The net result is that, given interest rates are near historical lows, Peoples can obtain funding at swap rates which are significantly lower than rates available on alternative sources of funding, especially overnight and shorter term funding. As of September 30, 2019, Peoples has entered into sixteen interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional value of $150.0 million. Additional information regarding Peoples’ interest rate swaps can be found in “Note 14 Derivative Financial Instruments” of the Notes to the Unconsolidated Financial Statement included in this Form 10-Q.
At September 30, 2019, Peoples' consolidated balance sheet was positioned to benefit from rising interest rates in terms of potential impact on net interest income. The table above illustrates this point as changes to net interest income increase in the rising rate scenarios. The increase in asset sensitivity from December 31, 2018 was largely attributable to the additional interest rate swaps added in the second and third quarters of 2019. While parallel interest rate shock scenarios are useful in assessing the level of interest rate risk inherent in the balance sheet, interest rates typically move in a non-parallel manner with differences in the timing, direction, and magnitude of changes in short-term


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and long-term interest rates. Thus, any benefit that might occur as a result of the Federal Reserve lowering short-term interest rates in the future could be offset by a greater reduction in long-term interest rates.
Liquidity
In addition to IRR management, another major objective of the ALCO is to maintain a sufficient level of liquidity. The methods used by the ALCO to monitor and evaluate the adequacy of Peoples Bank's liquidity position remain unchanged from those disclosed in Peoples' 2018 Form 10-K.
At September 30, 2019, Peoples Bank had liquid assets of $286.6 million, which represented 5.9% of total assets and unfunded loan commitments. This amount exceeded the minimum level by $189.0 million, or 3.9% of total loans and unfunded commitments, currently required under Peoples' liquidity policy. Peoples also had an additional $112.1 million of unpledged investment securities not included in the measurement of liquid assets.
Management believes the current balance of cash and cash equivalents, and anticipated cash flows from the investment portfolio, along with the availability of other funding sources, will allow Peoples to meet anticipated cash obligations, as well as special needs and off-balance sheet commitments.
Off-Balance Sheet Activities and Contractual Obligations
In the normal course of business, Peoples is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk necessary to meet the financing needs of Peoples' customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. The instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract amounts of these instruments express the extent of involvement Peoples has in these financial instruments.
Loan Commitments and Standby Letters of Credit
Loan commitments are made to accommodate the financial needs of Peoples' customers. Standby letters of credit are instruments issued by Peoples Bank guaranteeing the beneficiary payment by Peoples Bank in the event of default by Peoples Bank's customer in the performance of an obligation or service. Historically, most loan commitments and standby letters of credit expire unused. Peoples Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counter-party to the financial instrument for loan commitments and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Peoples Bank uses the same underwriting standards in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. The amount of collateral obtained is based on management's credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Peoples Bank routinely engages in activities that involve, to varying degrees, elements of risk that are not reflected in whole or in part in the Consolidated Financial Statements. These activities are part of Peoples Bank's normal course of business and include traditional off-balance sheet credit-related financial instruments, interest rate contracts and commitments to make additional capital contributions in low-income housing tax credit investments. Traditional off-balance sheet credit-related financial instruments continue to represent the most significant off-balance sheet exposure.
The following table details the total contractual amount of loan commitments and standby letters of credit:
 (Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2019
June 30,
2019
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Home equity lines of credit
$
110,127

$
106,456

$
103,343

$
101,265

$
101,651

Unadvanced construction loans
87,063

95,266

80,916

74,734

71,836

Other loan commitments
365,343

360,872

308,103

314,271

324,059

Loan commitments
$
562,533

$
562,594

$
492,362

$
490,270

$
497,546

Standby letters of credit
$
14,983

$
14,658

$
12,371

$
10,214

$
9,979

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ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information called for by this Item 3 is provided under the caption “Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity” under “ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 4 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Peoples' management, with the participation of Peoples' President and Chief Executive Officer and Peoples’ Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, has evaluated the effectiveness of Peoples’ disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2019.  Based upon that evaluation, Peoples’ President and Chief Executive Officer and Peoples’ Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer have concluded that:
(a)
information required to be disclosed by Peoples in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports Peoples files or submits under the Exchange Act would be accumulated and communicated to Peoples’ management, including its President and Chief Executive Officer and its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure;
(b)
information required to be disclosed by Peoples in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports Peoples files or submits under the Exchange Act would be recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms; and
(c)
Peoples’ disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in Peoples' internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during Peoples' fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2019, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Peoples’ internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the ordinary course of their respective businesses or operations, Peoples or one of its subsidiaries may be named as a plaintiff, a defendant, or a party to a legal proceeding or any of their respective properties may be subject to various pending and threatened legal proceedings and various actual and potential claims.  In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of such matters, Peoples cannot state what the eventual outcome of any such matters will be. However, based on management's current knowledge and after consultation with legal counsel, management believes these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of Peoples.
ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS
Peoples has entered into interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for Peoples making fixed payments. As of September 30, 2019, Peoples had entered into sixteen interest rate swap contracts, which were effective with an aggregate notional value of $150.0 million. Although Peoples expects that each of the hedging relationships will continue to be highly effective as described above, it has not assumed that there will be no ineffectiveness in the hedging relationships. Additional information regarding Peoples' interest rate swaps can be found in "Note 14 Derivative Financial Instruments" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples' 2018 Form 10-K and "Note 9 Derivative Financial Instruments" of the Notes to the Unconsolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
There have been no other material changes from those risk factors previously disclosed in “ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS” of Part I of Peoples’ 2018 Form 10-K.  Those risk factors are not the only risks Peoples faces.  Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to management or that management currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect Peoples’ business, financial condition and/or operating results.


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ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table details repurchases by Peoples and purchases by “affiliated purchasers” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of Peoples’ common shares during the three months ended September 30, 2019:
Period
(a)
Total Number of Common Shares Purchased
 
(b)
Average Price Paid per Common Share
 
 (c)
Total Number of Common Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)
(d)
Maximum
Number ( or Approximate Dollar Value) of Common Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
July 1-31, 2019 (2) (3)
1,248


$
32.25

 

$
15,049,184

August 1-31, 2019 (2)
988

 
30.79

 

15,049,184

September 1-30, 2019 (1) (3)
14,657

 
30.40

 
14,175

14,618,757

Total
16,893

 
$
30.56

 
14,175

$
14,618,757

(1)
On November 3, 2015, Peoples announced that on that same date, Peoples' Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program authorizing Peoples to purchase up to $20.0 million of its outstanding common shares. 14,175 common shares were purchased under this share repurchase program during September 2019.
(2)
Information reported includes 705 common shares and 988 common shares withheld to satisfy income taxes associated with restricted common shares, which vested during July and August, respectively.
(3)
Information reported includes 543 common shares and 482 common shares purchased in open market transactions during July and September, respectively, by Peoples Bank under the Rabbi Trust Agreement. The Rabbi Trust Agreement establishes a rabbi trust that holds assets to provide funds for the payment of the benefits under the Peoples Bancorp Inc. Third Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries.

ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 6 EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
 
 
Description
 
 
Exhibit Location
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 23, 2017, between Peoples Bancorp Inc. and ASB Financial Corp.+
 
Included as Annex A to the definitive proxy statement/prospectus which forms a part of the Registration Statement of Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") on Form S-4/A (Registration No. 333-222054)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 29, 2018, as amended on December 18, 2018, between Peoples Bancorp Inc. and First Prestonsburg Bancshares Inc.+
 
Included as Annex A to the definitive proxy statement/prospectus which forms a part of the Registration Statement of Peoples on Form S-4/A (Registration No. 333-228745)
 
 
 
 
 
3.1(a)
 
Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on May 3, 1993) P
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Peoples' Registration Statement on Form 8-B filed July 20, 1993 (File No. 0-16772)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on April 22, 1994)
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1(b) to Peoples' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 (File No. 0-16772) ("Peoples' September 30, 2017 Form 10-Q")
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on April 9, 1996)
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1(c) to Peoples' September 30, 2017 Form 10-Q
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on April 23, 2003)
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Peoples’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 0-16772) (“Peoples’ March 31, 2003 Form 10-Q”)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certificate of Amendment by Shareholders to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on January 22, 2009)
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Peoples’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on January 23, 2009 (File No. 0-16772)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certificate of Amendment by Directors to Articles filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Ohio on January 28, 2009, evidencing adoption of amendments by the Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. to Article FOURTH of Amended Articles of Incorporation to establish express terms of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Shares, Series A, each without par value, of Peoples Bancorp Inc.
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Peoples’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on February 2, 2009 (File No. 0-16772)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (This document represents the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. in compiled form incorporating all amendments. The compiled document has not been filed with the Ohio Secretary of State.)
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1(g) to Peoples’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 0-16772)
 
 
 
 
 
3.2(a)
 
Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. P
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to Peoples’ Registration Statement on Form 8-B filed on July 20, 1993 (File No. 0-16772)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certified Resolutions Regarding Adoption of Amendments to Sections 1.03, 1.04, 1.05, 1.06, 1.08, 1.10, 2.03(C), 2.07, 2.08, 2.10 and 6.02 of the Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. by shareholders on April 10, 2003
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(c) to Peoples’ March 31, 2003 Form 10-Q
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certificate regarding adoption of amendments to Sections 3.01, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3.06, 3.07, 3.08 and 3.11 of the Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. by shareholders on April 8, 2004
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Peoples’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004 (File No. 0-16772)
 
 
 
 
 
+Schedules and exhibits were omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of SEC Regulation S-K, as in effect at the time of filing of the Agreement and Plan of Merger. A copy of any omitted schedules or exhibits will be furnished supplementally to the SEC upon request.
P Exhibit filed with the SEC in paper originally and has not been filed with the SEC in electronic format.
 
 
 
 
 


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Exhibit
Number
 
 
Description
 
 
Exhibit Location
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certificate regarding adoption of amendments to Sections 2.06, 2.07, 3.01 and 3.04 of Peoples Bancorp Inc.’s Code of Regulations by the shareholders on April 13, 2006
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Peoples’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on April 14, 2006 (File No. 0-16772)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certificate regarding adoption of an amendment to Section 2.01 of Peoples Bancorp Inc.’s Code of Regulations by the shareholders on April 22, 2010
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2(e) to Peoples’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010 (File No. 0-16772)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Certificate regarding Adoption of Amendment to Division (D) of Section 2.02 of Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. by the Shareholders at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 26, 2018
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Peoples' Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on June 28, 2018 (File No. 0-16772) ("Peoples' June 28, 2018 Form 8-K")
 
 
 
 
 
 
Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (This document represents the Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. in compiled form incorporating all amendments.)
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Peoples' June 28, 2018 Form 8-K
 
 
 
 
 
 
Peoples Bancorp Inc. Amended and Restated Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (adopted effective July 11, 2019)
 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Peoples' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 (File No. 0-16772)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications [President and Chief Executive Officer]
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications [Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer]
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
 
Section 1350 Certifications
 
Furnished herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
Submitted electronically herewith #
 
 
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
Submitted electronically herewith #
 
 
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
Submitted electronically herewith #
 
 
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
Submitted electronically herewith #
 
 
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
Submitted electronically herewith #
 
 
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
Submitted electronically herewith #
 
 
 
 
 
# Attached as Exhibit 101 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 of Peoples Bancorp Inc. are the following documents formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018; (iv) Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2019; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018; and (vi) Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.



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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.

 
 
 
PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
 
 
 
 
Date:
October 30, 2019
By: /s/
CHARLES W. SULERZYSKI
 
 
 
Charles W. Sulerzyski
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
October 30, 2019
By: /s/
JOHN C. ROGERS
 
 
 
John C. Rogers
 
 
 
Executive Vice President,
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer



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