QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024
or
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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 001-15817
Old National Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana
35-1539838
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Main Street
47708
Evansville,
Indiana
(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(800)731-2265
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value
ONB
NASDAQ
Global Select Market
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A
ONBPP
NASDAQ
Global Select Market
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C
ONBPO
NASDAQ
Global Select 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☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
The registrant has one class of common stock (no par value) with 318,971,000 shares outstanding at April 30, 2024.
As used in this report, references to “Old National,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” “us,” and similar terms refer to the consolidated entity consisting of Old National Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Old National Bancorp refers solely to the parent holding company, and Old National Bank refers to Old National Bancorp’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary.
The acronyms and abbreviations identified below are used throughout this report, including the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). You may find it helpful to refer to this page as you read this report.
AOCI: accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
AQR: asset quality rating
ASC: Accounting Standards Codification
ASU: Accounting Standards Update
ATM: automated teller machine
BBCC: business banking credit center (small business)
CapStar: CapStar Financial Holdings, Inc.
CECL: current expected credit loss
Common Stock: Old National Bancorp common stock, no par value
DTI: debt-to-income
FASB: Financial Accounting Standards Board
FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHLB: Federal Home Loan Bank
FHTC: Federal Historic Tax Credit
FICO: Fair Isaac Corporation
GAAP: U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
LGD: loss given default
LIBOR: London Interbank Offered Rate
LIHTC: Low Income Housing Tax Credit
LTV: loan-to-value
N/A: not applicable
N/M: not meaningful
NASDAQ: NASDAQ Global Select Market
NMTC: New Markets Tax Credit
NOW: negotiable order of withdrawal
OCC: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
PCD: purchased credit deteriorated
PD: probability of default
Renewable Energy: investment tax credits for solar projects
SEC: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SOFR: Secured Overnight Financing Rate
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OLD NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
(unaudited)
Assets
Cash and due from banks
$
350,990
$
430,866
Money market and other interest-earning investments
588,509
744,192
Total cash and cash equivalents
939,499
1,175,058
Equity securities, at fair value
84,954
80,372
Investment securities - available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost
$7,834,082 and $7,684,889, respectively)
6,791,652
6,713,055
Investment securities - held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value
$2,547,576 and $2,601,188, respectively)
3,001,349
3,013,493
Federal Home Loan Bank/Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost
365,588
365,588
Loans held-for-sale, at fair value
19,418
32,006
Loans:
Commercial
9,648,269
9,512,230
Commercial real estate
14,653,958
14,140,629
Residential real estate
6,661,379
6,699,443
Consumer
2,659,713
2,639,625
Total loans, net of unearned income
33,623,319
32,991,927
Allowance for credit losses on loans
(319,713)
(307,610)
Net loans
33,303,606
32,684,317
Premises and equipment, net
564,007
565,396
Goodwill
1,998,716
1,998,716
Other intangible assets
96,795
102,250
Company-owned life insurance
767,423
767,902
Accrued interest receivable and other assets
1,601,911
1,591,683
Total assets
$
49,534,918
$
49,089,836
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand
$
9,257,709
$
9,664,247
Interest-bearing:
Checking and NOW
7,236,667
7,331,487
Savings
5,020,095
5,099,186
Money market
10,234,113
9,561,116
Time deposits
5,950,834
5,579,144
Total deposits
37,699,418
37,235,180
Federal funds purchased and interbank borrowings
50,416
390
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
274,493
285,206
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
4,193,039
4,280,681
Other borrowings
813,213
764,870
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
908,931
960,609
Total liabilities
43,939,510
43,526,936
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, 2,000 shares authorized, 231 shares issued and outstanding
230,500
230,500
Common stock, no par value, $1.00 per share stated value, 600,000 shares authorized,
293,330 and 292,655 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
293,330
292,655
Capital surplus
4,157,542
4,159,924
Retained earnings
1,693,664
1,618,630
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(779,628)
(738,809)
Total shareholders’ equity
5,595,408
5,562,900
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
49,534,918
$
49,089,836
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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OLD NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
2024
2023
Interest Income
Loans including fees:
Taxable
$
487,361
$
410,375
Nontaxable
13,102
10,212
Investment securities:
Taxable
75,027
60,801
Nontaxable
10,506
11,163
Money market and other interest-earning investments
9,985
3,098
Total interest income
595,981
495,649
Interest Expense
Deposits
185,439
62,593
Federal funds purchased and interbank borrowings
961
4,839
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
917
779
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
41,167
37,996
Other borrowings
11,039
7,954
Total interest expense
239,523
114,161
Net interest income
356,458
381,488
Provision for credit losses
18,891
13,437
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
337,567
368,051
Noninterest Income
Wealth and investment services fees
28,304
26,920
Service charges on deposit accounts
17,898
17,003
Debit card and ATM fees
10,054
9,982
Mortgage banking revenue
4,478
3,400
Capital markets income
2,900
6,939
Company-owned life insurance
3,434
3,186
Debt securities gains (losses), net
(16)
(5,216)
Other income
10,470
8,467
Total noninterest income
77,522
70,681
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits
149,803
137,364
Occupancy
27,019
28,282
Equipment
8,671
7,389
Marketing
10,634
9,417
Technology
20,023
19,202
Communication
4,000
4,461
Professional fees
6,406
6,732
FDIC assessment
11,313
10,404
Amortization of intangibles
5,455
6,186
Amortization of tax credit investments
2,749
2,761
Other expense
16,244
18,513
Total noninterest expense
262,317
250,711
Income before income taxes
152,772
188,021
Income tax expense
32,488
41,421
Net income
120,284
146,600
Preferred dividends
(4,034)
(4,034)
Net income applicable to common shareholders
$
116,250
$
142,566
Net income per common share - basic
$
0.40
$
0.49
Net income per common share - diluted
0.40
0.49
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic
290,980
291,088
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted
292,207
292,756
Dividends per common share
$
0.14
$
0.14
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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OLD NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Net income
$
120,284
$
146,600
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in debt securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) for the period
(44,709)
24,724
Reclassification adjustment for securities (gains) losses realized in income
16
5,216
Income tax effect
11,242
1,146
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
(33,451)
31,086
Change in securities held-to-maturity:
Amortization of unrealized losses on securities transferred from available-for-sale
4,318
5,829
Income tax effect
(1,097)
(131)
Changes from securities held-to-maturity
3,221
5,698
Change in hedges:
Net unrealized derivative gains (losses) on hedges
(19,159)
47,849
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized in net income
4,877
7,292
Income tax effect
3,693
(13,720)
Changes from hedges
(10,589)
41,421
Change in defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of net (gains) losses recognized in income
—
(188)
Income tax effect
—
47
Changes from defined benefit pension plans
—
(141)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(40,819)
78,064
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
79,465
$
224,664
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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OLD NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Capital Surplus
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance, December 31, 2022
$
230,500
$
292,903
$
4,174,265
$
1,217,349
$
(786,422)
$
5,128,595
Net income
—
—
—
146,600
—
146,600
Other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
—
78,064
78,064
Cash dividends:
Common ($0.14 per share)
—
—
—
(41,088)
—
(41,088)
Preferred ($17.50 per share)
—
—
—
(4,034)
—
(4,034)
Common stock issued
—
15
247
—
—
262
Common stock repurchased
—
(2,598)
(41,112)
—
—
(43,710)
Share-based compensation expense
—
—
12,742
—
—
12,742
Stock activity under incentive compensation plans
—
1,602
(1,412)
(195)
—
(5)
Balance, March 31, 2023
$
230,500
$
291,922
$
4,144,730
$
1,318,632
$
(708,358)
$
5,277,426
December 31, 2023
$
230,500
$
292,655
$
4,159,924
$
1,618,630
$
(738,809)
$
5,562,900
Net income
—
—
—
120,284
—
120,284
Other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
—
(40,819)
(40,819)
Cash dividends:
Common ($0.14 per share)
—
—
—
(41,060)
—
(41,060)
Preferred ($17.50 per share)
—
—
—
(4,034)
—
(4,034)
Common stock issued
—
17
248
—
—
265
Common stock repurchased
—
(434)
(6,748)
—
—
(7,182)
Share-based compensation expense
—
—
5,491
—
—
5,491
Stock activity under incentive compensation plans
—
1,092
(1,373)
(156)
—
(437)
Balance, March 31, 2024
$
230,500
$
293,330
$
4,157,542
$
1,693,664
$
(779,628)
$
5,595,408
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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OLD NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income
$
120,284
$
146,600
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
9,678
9,121
Amortization of other intangible assets
5,455
6,186
Amortization of tax credit investments
2,749
2,761
Net premium amortization on investment securities
1,133
3,603
Accretion income related to acquired loans
(3,612)
(6,410)
Share-based compensation expense
5,491
12,742
Provision for credit losses
18,891
13,437
Debt securities (gains) losses, net
16
5,216
Net (gains) losses on sales of loans and other assets
(1,245)
829
Increase in cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance
(3,434)
(3,186)
Residential real estate loans originated for sale
(112,818)
(65,148)
Proceeds from sales of residential real estate loans
112,552
67,468
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable
5,349
1,533
(Increase) decrease in other assets
14,135
(3,833)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities
(70,391)
(137,230)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
104,233
53,689
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale
(483,506)
(44,413)
Purchases of investment securities held-to-maturity
—
(1,941)
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank/Federal Reserve Bank stock
—
(99,158)
Purchases of equity securities
(3,791)
(20,807)
Proceeds from maturities, prepayments, and calls of investment securities available-for-sale
318,810
164,893
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale
15,195
51,522
Proceeds from maturities, prepayments, and calls of investment securities held-to-maturity
15,619
24,744
Proceeds from sales of equity securities
1,834
615
Loan originations and payments, net
(639,530)
(708,752)
Proceeds from sales of commercial loans
13,819
—
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance death benefits
3,891
2,257
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment and other assets
—
1,410
Purchases of premises and equipment and other assets
(8,482)
(10,456)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
(766,141)
(640,086)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in:
Deposits
464,238
(83,038)
Federal funds purchased and interbank borrowings
50,026
37,466
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
(10,713)
(39,786)
Other borrowings
49,809
(4,002)
Payments for maturities of Federal Home Loan Bank advances
(825,000)
(750,150)
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances
750,000
1,900,000
Cash dividends paid
(45,094)
(45,122)
Common stock repurchased
(7,182)
(43,710)
Common stock issued
265
262
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
426,349
971,920
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(235,559)
385,523
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
1,175,058
728,412
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
939,499
$
1,113,935
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OLD NATIONAL BANCORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)– (Continued)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Supplemental cash flow information:
Total interest paid
$
241,927
$
104,917
Total income taxes paid (net of refunds)
2,429
1,182
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
(193)
222
Finance lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
10,400
9,141
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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OLD NATIONAL BANCORP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Old National Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Old National”) and have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and prevailing practices within the banking industry. Such principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements contain all the normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position of Old National as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and the results of its operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Interim results do not necessarily represent annual results. Certain information and disclosures normally included in notes to consolidated annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with Old National’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on prior period net income or shareholders’ equity and were insignificant amounts.
NOTE 2 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Accounting Guidance Adopted in 2024
FASB ASC 820 – In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, to clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2024 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
FASB ASC 323 – In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-02, Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method, which allows reporting entities to elect to account for qualifying tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method, regardless of the program giving rise to the related income tax credits. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this guidance on a modified retrospective basis on January 1, 2024 did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
FASB ASC 848 – In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides temporary, optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for, or recognizing the effects of, the transition away from LIBOR or other interbank offered rate on financial reporting. The guidance is applicable only to contracts or hedge accounting relationships that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued.
In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, which defers the sunset date of relief provisions within Topic 848 from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The objective of the guidance in Topic 848 is to provide relief during the transition period.
The amendments in this ASU are effective March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, substantially all of the Company’s LIBOR exposure was addressed and remaining LIBOR-based contracts are expected to transition to alternate reference rates at their next index reset dates. Old National believes the adoption of this guidance on activities subsequent to March 31, 2024 will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
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Accounting Guidance Pending Adoption
FASB ASC 280 – In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments are intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The purpose of the amendments is to enable investors to better understand an entity’s overall performance and assess potential future cash flows. A public entity should apply the amendments retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Upon transition, the segment expense categories and amounts disclosed in the prior periods should be based on the significant segment expense categories identified and disclosed in the period of adoption. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. Old National is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on the consolidated financial statements.
FASB ASC 740 – In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. Among other things, these amendments require that public business entities on an annual basis disclose additional information in specified categories with respect to the reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the statutory rate for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. It also requires greater detail about individual reconciling items in the rate reconciliation to the extent the impact of those items exceeds a quantitative threshold (if the effect of those reconciling items is equal to or greater than 5 percent of the amount computed by multiplying pretax income (loss) by the applicable statutory income tax rate). In addition, the ASU requires information pertaining to taxes paid (net of refunds received) to be disaggregated for federal, state, and foreign taxes and further disaggregated for specific jurisdictions to the extent the related amounts are equal to or greater than 5 percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds received). The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. Old National is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on the consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3 – ACQUISITION AND DIVESTITURE ACTIVITY
Pending Acquisition
CapStar Financial Holdings, Inc.
On October 26, 2023, Old National announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire CapStar Financial Holdings, Inc. (“CapStar”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, CapStar Bank, in an all-stock transaction. On April 1, 2024, Old National completed its acquisition of CapStar. This partnership strengthens Old National’s Nashville, Tennessee presence and adds several new high-growth markets. At closing, CapStar had approximately $3.0 billion of total assets, $2.3 billion of total loans, and $2.6 billion of deposits. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each outstanding share of CapStar common stock was converted into the right to receive 1.155 shares of Old National common stock plus cash in lieu of fractional shares, resulting in consideration paid of $418 million based on Old National’s stock price of $17.41 per share at close. Old National expects systems conversions related to the transaction to be completed in the third quarter of 2024.
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NOTE 4 – NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic and diluted net income per common share are calculated using the two-class method. Net income applicable to common shares is divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Adjustments to the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding are made only when such adjustments will dilute net income per common share. Net income applicable to common shares is then divided by the weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents during the period.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per common share:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
2024
2023
Net income
$
120,284
$
146,600
Preferred dividends
(4,034)
(4,034)
Net income applicable to common shares
$
116,250
$
142,566
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic)
290,980
291,088
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock
1,227
1,666
Stock appreciation rights
—
2
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
292,207
292,756
Basic Net Income Per Common Share
$
0.40
$
0.49
Diluted Net Income Per Common Share
$
0.40
$
0.49
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NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities portfolios and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains, unrealized losses, and basis adjustments in AOCI and gross unrecognized gains and losses.
(dollars in thousands)
Amortized Cost
Unrealized Gains
Unrealized Losses
Basis
Adjustments (1)
Fair Value
March 31, 2024
Available-for-Sale
U.S. Treasury
$
291,538
$
19
$
(9,956)
$
(48,550)
$
233,051
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
1,448,561
—
(184,941)
(80,601)
1,183,019
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
5,223,119
1,996
(675,092)
—
4,550,023
States and political subdivisions
537,930
404
(24,180)
950
515,104
Pooled trust preferred securities
13,800
—
(2,526)
—
11,274
Other securities
319,134
391
(20,344)
—
299,181
Total available-for-sale securities
$
7,834,082
$
2,810
$
(917,039)
$
(128,201)
$
6,791,652
Held-to-Maturity
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
$
827,684
$
—
$
(164,949)
$
—
$
662,735
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
1,016,858
—
(159,201)
—
857,657
States and political subdivisions
1,156,957
864
(130,487)
—
1,027,334
Allowance for securities held-to-maturity
(150)
—
—
—
(150)
Total held-to-maturity securities
$
3,001,349
$
864
$
(454,637)
$
—
$
2,547,576
December 31, 2023
Available-for-Sale
U.S. Treasury
$
449,817
$
154
$
(11,941)
$
(41,297)
$
396,733
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
1,487,879
33
(192,717)
(63,931)
1,231,264
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
4,835,319
3,093
(621,852)
—
4,216,560
States and political subdivisions
554,509
878
(23,057)
2,930
535,260
Pooled trust preferred securities
13,797
—
(2,460)
—
11,337
Other securities
343,568
449
(22,116)
—
321,901
Total available-for-sale securities
$
7,684,889
$
4,607
$
(874,143)
$
(102,298)
$
6,713,055
Held-to-Maturity
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
$
825,953
$
—
$
(154,827)
$
—
$
671,126
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
1,029,131
—
(147,137)
—
881,994
States and political subdivisions
1,158,559
1,800
(112,141)
—
1,048,218
Allowance for securities held-to-maturity
(150)
—
—
—
(150)
Total held-to-maturity securities
$
3,013,493
$
1,800
$
(414,105)
$
—
$
2,601,188
(1) Basis adjustments represent the amount of fair value hedging adjustments included in the carrying amounts of fixed-rate investment securities assets designated in fair value hedging arrangements. See Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding these derivative financial instruments.
Substantially all of the mortgage-backed securities in the investment portfolio are residential mortgage-backed securities.
Proceeds from sales or calls of available-for-sale investment securities and the resulting realized gains and realized losses were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Proceeds
$
61,250
$
57,955
Realized gains
3
909
Realized losses
(19)
(6,125)
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The table below shows the amortized cost and fair value of the investment securities portfolio by contractual maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Weighted average yield is based on amortized cost.
March 31, 2024
(dollars in thousands)
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Weighted Average Yield
Maturity
Available-for-Sale
Within one year
$
177,458
$
174,950
3.39
%
One to five years
1,991,571
1,848,581
3.44
Five to ten years
4,193,417
3,608,726
2.57
Beyond ten years
1,471,636
1,159,395
2.58
Total
$
7,834,082
$
6,791,652
2.81
%
Held-to-Maturity
Within one year
$
157
$
147
2.23
%
One to five years
160,838
132,056
2.63
Five to ten years
1,161,402
1,006,755
2.62
Beyond ten years
1,678,952
1,408,618
2.73
Total
$
3,001,349
$
2,547,576
2.68
%
The following table summarizes the available-for-sale investment securities with unrealized losses for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded by aggregated major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position:
Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
March 31, 2024
Available-for-Sale
U.S. Treasury
$
13,882
$
(77)
$
183,031
$
(9,879)
$
196,913
$
(9,956)
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
3,983
(74)
1,179,036
(184,867)
1,183,019
(184,941)
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
498,441
(4,781)
3,710,045
(670,311)
4,208,486
(675,092)
States and political subdivisions
132,681
(691)
282,382
(23,489)
415,063
(24,180)
Pooled trust preferred securities
—
—
11,274
(2,526)
11,274
(2,526)
Other securities
36,511
(133)
215,927
(20,211)
252,438
(20,344)
Total available-for-sale
$
685,498
$
(5,756)
$
5,581,695
$
(911,283)
$
6,267,193
$
(917,039)
December 31, 2023
Available-for-Sale
U.S. Treasury
$
8,937
$
(42)
$
191,027
$
(11,899)
$
199,964
$
(11,941)
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
—
—
1,189,314
(192,717)
1,189,314
(192,717)
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
90,145
(710)
3,835,552
(621,142)
3,925,697
(621,852)
States and political subdivisions
86,865
(495)
259,767
(22,562)
346,632
(23,057)
Pooled trust preferred securities
—
—
11,337
(2,460)
11,337
(2,460)
Other securities
39,032
(229)
255,888
(21,887)
294,920
(22,116)
Total available-for-sale
$
224,979
$
(1,476)
$
5,742,885
$
(872,667)
$
5,967,864
$
(874,143)
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The following table summarizes the held-to-maturity investment securities with unrecognized losses aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous loss position:
Less than 12 months
12 months or longer
Total
(dollars in thousands)
Fair Value
Unrecognized Losses
Fair Value
Unrecognized Losses
Fair Value
Unrecognized Losses
March 31, 2024
Held-to-Maturity
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
$
—
$
—
$
662,735
$
(164,949)
$
662,735
$
(164,949)
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
—
—
857,657
(159,201)
857,657
(159,201)
States and political subdivisions
19,953
(100)
957,362
(130,387)
977,315
(130,487)
Total held-to-maturity
$
19,953
$
(100)
$
2,477,754
$
(454,537)
$
2,497,707
$
(454,637)
December 31, 2023
Held-to-Maturity
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
$
—
$
—
$
671,126
$
(154,827)
$
671,126
$
(154,827)
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
—
—
881,994
(147,137)
881,994
(147,137)
States and political subdivisions
—
—
977,154
(112,141)
977,154
(112,141)
Total held-to-maturity
$
—
$
—
$
2,530,274
$
(414,105)
$
2,530,274
$
(414,105)
The unrecognized losses on held-to-maturity investment securities presented in the table above do not include unrecognized losses on securities that were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity totaling $123.3 million at March 31, 2024 and $127.6 million at December 31, 2023. These unrecognized losses are included as a separate component of shareholders’ equity and are being amortized over the remaining term of the securities.
No allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities was needed at March 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
An allowance on held-to-maturity debt securities is maintained for certain municipal bonds to account for expected lifetime credit losses. Substantially all of the U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies and agency mortgage-backed securities are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major credit rating agencies, and have a long history of no credit losses. Therefore, for those securities, we do not record expected credit losses. The allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities was $0.2 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Accrued interest receivable on the securities portfolio is excluded from the estimate of credit losses and totaled $40.3 million at March 31, 2024 and $50.3 million at December 31, 2023.
At March 31, 2024, Old National’s securities portfolio consisted of 2,941 securities, 2,702 of which were in an unrealized loss position. The unrealized losses attributable to our U.S. Treasury, U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies, agency mortgage-backed securities, states and political subdivisions, and other securities are the result of fluctuations in interest rates and market movements. Old National’s pooled trust preferred securities are evaluated using collateral-specific assumptions to estimate the expected future interest and principal cash flows. At March 31, 2024, we had no intent to sell any securities that were in an unrealized loss position nor is it expected that we would be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery.
Old National’s pooled trust preferred securities have experienced credit defaults. However, we believe that the value of the instruments lies in the full and timely interest payments that will be received through maturity, the steady amortization that will be experienced until maturity, and the full return of principal by the final maturity of the collateralized debt obligations. Old National did not recognize any losses on these securities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 or 2023.
Equity Securities
Equity securities consist of mutual funds for Community Reinvestment Act qualified investments and diversified investment securities held in a grantor trust for participants in the Company’s nonqualified deferred compensation plan. Old National’s equity securities with readily determinable fair values totaled $85.0 million at March 31, 2024 and $80.4 million at December 31, 2023. There were gains on equity securities of $0.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to losses of $0.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
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Alternative Investments
Old National has alternative investments without readily determinable fair values that are included in other assets totaling $474.7 million at March 31, 2024, consisting of $270.6 million of illiquid investments in partnerships, limited liability companies, and other ownership interests that support affordable housing and $204.1 million of economic development and community revitalization initiatives in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. These alternative investments totaled $449.3 million at December 31, 2023. There have been no impairments or adjustments on equity securities without readily determinable fair values, except for amortization of tax credit investments in the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for detail regarding these investments.
NOTE 6 – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Loans
Old National’s loans consist primarily of loans made to consumers and commercial clients in many diverse industries, including real estate rental and leasing, manufacturing, healthcare, wholesale trade, construction, and agriculture, among others. Most of Old National’s lending activity occurs within our principal geographic markets in the Midwest region of the United States. Old National manages concentrations of credit exposure by industry, product, geography, client relationship, and loan size.
Old National has loan participations, which qualify as participating interests, with other financial institutions. At March 31, 2024, these loans totaled $3.0 billion, of which $1.3 billion had been sold to other financial institutions and $1.7 billion was retained by Old National. The loan participations convey proportionate ownership rights with equal priority to each participating interest holder; involve no recourse (other than ordinary representations and warranties) to, or subordination by, any participating interest holder; all cash flows are divided among the participating interest holders in proportion to each holder’s share of ownership; and no holder has the right to pledge the entire financial asset unless all participating interest holders agree.
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The loan categories used to monitor and analyze interest income and yields are different than the portfolio segments used to determine the allowance for credit losses on loans. The allowance for credit losses was calculated by pooling loans of similar credit risk characteristics and credit monitoring procedures. The four loan portfolios used to monitor and analyze interest income and yields – commercial, commercial real estate, residential real estate, and consumer – are reclassified into seven segments of loans – commercial, commercial real estate, BBCC, residential real estate, indirect, direct, and home equity for purposes of determining the allowance for credit losses on loans. The commercial and commercial real estate loan categories shown on the balance sheet include the same pool of loans as the commercial, commercial real estate, and BBCC portfolio segments. The consumer loan category shown on the balance sheet is comprised of the same loans in the indirect, direct, and home equity portfolio segments. The portfolio segment reclassifications follow:
Balance Sheet Line Item
Portfolio Segment Reclassifications
Portfolio Segment After Reclassifications
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2024
Commercial (1)
$
9,648,269
$
(232,045)
$
9,416,224
Commercial real estate
14,653,958
(172,659)
14,481,299
BBCC
N/A
404,704
404,704
Residential real estate
6,661,379
—
6,661,379
Consumer
2,659,713
(2,659,713)
N/A
Indirect
N/A
1,091,998
1,091,998
Direct
N/A
506,305
506,305
Home equity
N/A
1,061,410
1,061,410
Total loans (2)
$
33,623,319
$
—
$
33,623,319
Allowance for credit losses on loans
(319,713)
—
(319,713)
Net loans
$
33,303,606
$
—
$
33,303,606
December 31, 2023
Commercial (1)
$
9,512,230
$
(232,764)
$
9,279,466
Commercial real estate
14,140,629
(169,058)
13,971,571
BBCC
N/A
401,822
401,822
Residential real estate
6,699,443
—
6,699,443
Consumer
2,639,625
(2,639,625)
N/A
Indirect
N/A
1,050,982
1,050,982
Direct
N/A
523,172
523,172
Home equity
N/A
1,065,471
1,065,471
Total loans (2)
$
32,991,927
$
—
$
32,991,927
Allowance for credit losses on loans
(307,610)
—
(307,610)
Net loans
$
32,684,317
$
—
$
32,684,317
(1)Includes direct finance leases of $161.7 million at March 31, 2024 and $169.7 million at December 31, 2023.
(2) Includes unearned income of $88.9 million at March 31, 2024 and $93.7 million at December 31, 2023.
The risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment are as follows:
Commercial
Commercial loans are classified primarily on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its clients.
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts, and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted
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on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing Old National’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of type and geographic location. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography, and risk grade criteria. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner-occupied loans.
Included with commercial real estate are construction loans, which are underwritten utilizing independent appraisal reviews, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates, financial analysis of the developers and property owners, and feasibility studies, if available. Construction loans are generally based on estimates of costs and value associated with the complete project. These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment substantially dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders (including Old National), sales of developed property, or an interim loan commitment from Old National until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions, and the availability of long-term financing.
At 242%, Old National Bank’s applicable investor commercial real estate loans as a percentage of its Tier 1 capital plus the allowance for credit losses attributable to loans and leases remained below the regulatory guideline limit of 300% at March 31, 2024.
BBCC
BBCC loans are typically granted to small businesses with gross revenues of less than $5 million and aggregate debt of less than $1 million. Old National has established minimum debt service coverage ratios, minimum FICO scores for owners and guarantors, and the ability to show relatively stable earnings as criteria to help mitigate risk. Repayment of these loans depends on the personal income of the borrowers and the cash flows of the business. These factors can be affected by factors such as changes in economic conditions and unemployment levels.
Residential
With respect to residential loans that are secured by 1 - 4 family residences and are generally owner occupied, Old National typically establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and generally requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio is exceeded. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas such as unemployment levels. Repayment can also be impacted by changes in residential property values. Portfolio risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.
Indirect
Indirect loans are secured by automobile collateral, generally new and used cars and trucks from auto dealers that operate within our footprint. Old National typically mitigates the risk of indirect loans by establishing minimum FICO scores, maximum loan-to-value ratios, and maximum debt-to-income ratios. Repayment of these loans depends largely on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be affected by changes in economic conditions such as unemployment levels. Portfolio risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller amounts spread over many borrowers and ongoing reviews of dealer relationships.
Direct
Direct loans are typically secured by collateral such as auto or real estate or are unsecured. Old National has established underwriting standards such as minimum FICO scores, maximum loan-to-value ratios, and maximum debt-to-income ratios. Repayment of these loans depends largely on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be affected by changes in economic conditions such as unemployment levels. Portfolio risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller amounts spread over many borrowers.
Home Equity
Home equity loans are generally secured by 1-4 family residences that are owner-occupied. Old National has established underwriting standards such as minimum FICO scores, maximum loan-to-value ratios, and maximum debt-to-income ratios. Repayment of these loans depends largely on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be affected by changes in economic conditions such as unemployment levels. Portfolio risk is mitigated by the
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fact that the loans are of smaller amounts spread over many borrowers, along with monitoring of updated borrower credit scores.
Allowance for Credit Losses
Loans
Credit loss assumptions used when computing the level of expected credit losses are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loss history, delinquency status, and other credit trends and risk characteristics, including current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts about the future. The base forecast scenario considers unemployment, gross domestic product, and the BBB ratio (BBB spread to the 10-year U.S. Treasury rate). In addition to the quantitative inputs, several qualitative factors are considered. These factors include the risk that unemployment, gross domestic product, housing product index, and the BBB ratio prove to be more severe and/or prolonged than our baseline forecast due to a variety of factors including monetary actions to control inflation, recent instability in the banking sector, global military conflicts, and global supply chain issues. Old National’s activity in the allowance for credit losses on loans by portfolio segment was as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Balance at Beginning of Period
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision for Loan Losses
Balance at End of Period
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Commercial
$
118,333
$
(3,659)
$
334
$
8,429
$
123,437
Commercial real estate
155,099
(6,641)
1,035
11,147
160,640
BBCC
2,887
(76)
18
334
3,163
Residential real estate
20,837
—
19
1,043
21,899
Indirect
1,236
(1,138)
332
788
1,218
Direct
3,169
(2,428)
487
1,724
2,952
Home equity
6,049
(78)
45
388
6,404
Total
$
307,610
$
(14,020)
$
2,270
$
23,853
$
319,713
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Commercial
$
120,612
$
(12,423)
$
283
$
17,296
$
125,768
Commercial real estate
138,244
(1,189)
263
(1,970)
135,348
BBCC
2,431
(28)
73
(160)
2,316
Residential real estate
21,916
(23)
72
(1,758)
20,207
Indirect
1,532
(1,197)
412
687
1,434
Direct
12,116
(3,238)
581
(2,693)
6,766
Home equity
6,820
(82)
67
67
6,872
Total
$
303,671
$
(18,180)
$
1,751
$
11,469
$
298,711
Accrued interest receivable on loans is excluded from the estimate of credit losses and totaled $171.6 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $169.8 million at December 31, 2023.
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Unfunded Loan Commitments
Old National maintains an allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments to provide for the risk of loss inherent in these arrangements. The allowance is computed using a methodology similar to that used to determine the allowance for credit losses on loans, modified to take into account the probability of a drawdown on the commitment. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments is classified as a liability account on the balance sheet within accrued expenses and other liabilities, while the corresponding provision for unfunded loan commitments is included in the provision for credit losses. Old National’s activity in the allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments was as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments:
Balance at beginning of period
$
31,226
$
32,188
Provision (release) for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments
(4,962)
1,968
Balance at end of period
$
26,264
$
34,156
Credit Quality
Old National’s management monitors the credit quality of its loans on an ongoing basis with the AQR for commercial loans reviewed annually or at renewal and the performance of its residential and consumer loans based upon the accrual status refreshed at least quarterly. Internally, management assigns an AQR to each non-homogeneous commercial, commercial real estate, and BBCC loan in the portfolio. The primary determinants of the AQR are the reliability of the primary source of repayment and the past, present, and projected financial condition of the borrower. The AQR will also consider current industry conditions. Major factors used in determining the AQR can vary based on the nature of the loan, but commonly include factors such as debt service coverage, internal cash flow, liquidity, leverage, operating performance, debt burden, FICO scores, occupancy, interest rate sensitivity, and expense burden. Old National uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Criticized. Special mention loans that have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Classified – Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Classified – Nonaccrual. Loans classified as nonaccrual have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, in doubt.
Classified – Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as nonaccrual, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collectionor liquidationin full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Pass rated loans are those loans that are other than criticized, classified – substandard, classified – nonaccrual, or classified – doubtful.
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The following table summarizes the amortized cost of term loans by risk category of commercial, commercial real estate, and BBCC loans by loan portfolio segment, class of loan, and origination year:
(dollars in thousands)
Origination Year
Revolving to Term
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Revolving
Total
March 31, 2024
Commercial:
Pass
$
410,201
$
1,750,748
$
1,366,887
$
874,692
$
478,725
$
799,327
$
2,162,262
$
891,572
$
8,734,414
Criticized
1,087
23,697
66,438
16,667
36,943
50,076
123,117
15,698
333,723
Classified:
Substandard
6,680
8,148
37,790
32,816
33,303
27,990
60,662
67,681
275,070
Nonaccrual
—
8,206
—
—
—
1,623
603
2,285
12,717
Doubtful
—
12,237
35,110
6,343
4,523
2,087
—
—
60,300
Total
$
417,968
$
1,803,036
$
1,506,225
$
930,518
$
553,494
$
881,103
$
2,346,644
$
977,236
$
9,416,224
Commercial real estate:
Pass
$
461,150
$
2,274,374
$
3,680,370
$
2,438,872
$
1,479,830
$
2,057,232
$
98,657
$
988,203
$
13,478,688
Criticized
7,746
51,975
48,071
132,220
38,258
112,902
7,869
80,231
479,272
Classified:
Substandard
280
10,079
66,381
37,954
33,966
142,537
—
57,157
348,354
Nonaccrual
—
206
19,344
11,850
2,599
19,159
—
2,465
55,623
Doubtful
—
5,217
21,775
24,349
2,224
65,797
—
—
119,362
Total
$
469,176
$
2,341,851
$
3,835,941
$
2,645,245
$
1,556,877
$
2,397,627
$
106,526
$
1,128,056
$
14,481,299
BBCC:
Pass
$
20,205
$
82,522
$
63,561
$
41,025
$
35,964
$
41,883
$
65,020
$
31,595
$
381,775
Criticized
122
—
571
872
528
324
2,004
10,003
14,424
Classified:
Substandard
73
444
191
248
126
82
575
994
2,733
Nonaccrual
—
—
—
470
—
1,169
—
1,962
3,601
Doubtful
—
904
564
229
252
222
—
—
2,171
Total
$
20,400
$
83,870
$
64,887
$
42,844
$
36,870
$
43,680
$
67,599
$
44,554
$
404,704
(dollars in thousands)
Origination Year
Revolving to Term
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Revolving
Total
December 31, 2023
Commercial:
Pass
$
1,826,289
$
1,573,669
$
985,964
$
520,883
$
450,911
$
495,979
$
2,051,985
$
651,953
$
8,557,633
Criticized
20,038
90,031
19,953
36,906
25,756
47,357
89,765
44,348
374,154
Classified:
Substandard
27,271
41,164
27,990
37,618
10,461
29,981
72,703
56,716
303,904
Nonaccrual
32
7,034
—
—
823
3,411
—
5,461
16,761
Doubtful
—
7,261
5,925
4,875
1,742
7,211
—
—
27,014
Total
$
1,873,630
$
1,719,159
$
1,039,832
$
600,282
$
489,693
$
583,939
$
2,214,453
$
758,478
$
9,279,466
Commercial real estate:
Pass
$
2,177,841
$
3,515,702
$
2,563,638
$
1,576,044
$
1,010,351
$
1,161,119
$
103,332
$
960,386
$
13,068,413
Criticized
69,648
69,946
68,708
27,059
52,107
95,896
3,893
64,730
451,987
Classified:
Substandard
26,638
56,423
21,401
28,983
61,186
49,558
—
48,760
292,949
Nonaccrual
—
21,919
10,706
1,975
1,634
8,632
—
1,400
46,266
Doubtful
5,360
429
30,897
2,306
37,777
35,187
—
—
111,956
Total
$
2,279,487
$
3,664,419
$
2,695,350
$
1,636,367
$
1,163,055
$
1,350,392
$
107,225
$
1,075,276
$
13,971,571
BBCC:
Pass
$
81,102
$
64,583
$
44,307
$
38,086
$
27,557
$
19,028
$
68,807
$
33,361
$
376,831
Criticized
—
—
857
700
1,001
349
2,144
12,728
17,779
Classified:
Substandard
436
193
252
—
—
604
15
1,006
2,506
Nonaccrual
—
—
482
—
4
1,105
—
1,402
2,993
Doubtful
302
727
254
286
60
84
—
—
1,713
Total
$
81,840
$
65,503
$
46,152
$
39,072
$
28,622
$
21,170
$
70,966
$
48,497
$
401,822
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For residential real estate and consumer loan classes, Old National evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan and by payment activity. The performing or nonperforming status is updated on an on-going basis dependent upon improvement and deterioration in credit quality. The following table presents the amortized cost of term residential real estate and consumer loans based on payment activity and origination year:
Origination Year
Revolving to Term
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Revolving
Total
March 31, 2024
Residential real estate:
Risk Rating:
Performing
$
52,693
$
475,237
$
1,494,593
$
1,857,010
$
1,615,143
$
1,119,364
$
74
$
243
$
6,614,357
Nonperforming
—
1,366
6,461
6,151
3,771
29,273
—
—
47,022
Total
$
52,693
$
476,603
$
1,501,054
$
1,863,161
$
1,618,914
$
1,148,637
$
74
$
243
$
6,661,379
Indirect:
Risk Rating:
Performing
$
139,067
$
373,733
$
321,837
$
143,848
$
69,757
$
39,133
$
—
$
215
$
1,087,590
Nonperforming
—
695
1,668
1,110
450
485
—
—
4,408
Total
$
139,067
$
374,428
$
323,505
$
144,958
$
70,207
$
39,618
$
—
$
215
$
1,091,998
Direct:
Risk Rating:
Performing
$
19,941
$
92,696
$
123,339
$
82,175
$
29,248
$
73,369
$
79,443
$
611
$
500,822
Nonperforming
—
18
522
386
658
3,886
3
10
5,483
Total
$
19,941
$
92,714
$
123,861
$
82,561
$
29,906
$
77,255
$
79,446
$
621
$
506,305
Home equity:
Risk Rating:
Performing
$
—
$
2
$
396
$
299
$
—
$
4,911
$
1,012,484
$
25,360
$
1,043,452
Nonperforming
—
1
7
131
242
4,688
3,618
9,271
17,958
Total
$
—
$
3
$
403
$
430
$
242
$
9,599
$
1,016,102
$
34,631
$
1,061,410
Origination Year
Revolving to Term
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Revolving
Total
December 31, 2023
Residential real estate:
Risk Rating:
Performing
$
453,743
$
1,508,671
$
1,836,078
$
1,705,131
$
430,783
$
722,987
$
—
$
279
$
6,657,672
Nonperforming
116
4,563
4,004
3,375
4,078
25,635
—
—
41,771
Total
$
453,859
$
1,513,234
$
1,840,082
$
1,708,506
$
434,861
$
748,622
$
—
$
279
$
6,699,443
Indirect:
Risk Rating:
Performing
$
393,369
$
355,822
$
162,735
$
82,871
$
37,967
$
13,815
$
—
$
196
$
1,046,775
Nonperforming
372
1,472
1,207
547
318
291
—
—
4,207
Total
$
393,741
$
357,294
$
163,942
$
83,418
$
38,285
$
14,106
$
—
$
196
$
1,050,982
Direct:
Risk Rating:
Performing
$
109,372
$
90,310
$
92,491
$
48,387
$
29,659
$
67,129
$
75,080
$
4,852
$
517,280
Nonperforming
67
531
517
560
210
3,872
124
11
5,892
Total
$
109,439
$
90,841
$
93,008
$
48,947
$
29,869
$
71,001
$
75,204
$
4,863
$
523,172
Home equity:
Risk Rating:
Performing
$
290
$
164
$
160
$
140
$
679
$
4,483
$
1,019,389
$
23,918
$
1,049,223
Nonperforming
—
310
328
404
741
4,327
2,844
7,294
16,248
Total
$
290
$
474
$
488
$
544
$
1,420
$
8,810
$
1,022,233
$
31,212
$
1,065,471
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The following table summarizes the gross charge-offs of loans by loan portfolio segment and origination year:
Origination Year
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Revolving
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Commercial
$
—
$
—
$
3,481
$
33
$
8
$
4
$
133
$
3,659
Commercial real estate
—
—
—
2,176
—
4,465
—
6,641
BBCC
—
—
76
—
—
—
—
76
Residential real estate
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Indirect
—
370
472
225
33
38
—
1,138
Direct
—
116
576
529
113
223
871
2,428
Home equity
—
—
—
34
—
44
—
78
Total gross charge-offs
$
—
$
486
$
4,605
$
2,997
$
154
$
4,774
$
1,004
$
14,020
Origination Year
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Revolving
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Commercial
$
—
$
—
$
5,230
$
—
$
6,789
$
239
$
165
$
12,423
Commercial real estate
—
54
735
400
—
—
—
1,189
BBCC
—
—
28
—
—
—
—
28
Residential real estate
—
—
—
—
—
23
—
23
Indirect
—
514
430
93
111
49
—
1,197
Direct
—
471
794
286
327
195
1,165
3,238
Home equity
—
—
—
—
—
82
—
82
Total gross charge-offs
$
—
$
1,039
$
7,217
$
779
$
7,227
$
588
$
1,330
$
18,180
Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans
Old National does not record interest on nonaccrual loans until principal is recovered. For all loan classes, a loan is generally placed on nonaccrual status when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due unless it is well secured and in the process of collection, or earlier when concern exists as to the ultimate collectability of principal or interest. Interest accrued but not received is reversed against earnings. Cash interest received on these loans is applied to the principal balance until the principal is recovered or until the loan returns to accrual status. Loans may be returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current, remain current for a prescribed period, and future payments are reasonably assured.
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The following table presents the aging of the amortized cost basis in past due loans by class of loans:
(dollars in thousands)
30-59 Days Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due
Past Due 90 Days or More
Total Past Due
Current
Total Loans
March 31, 2024
Commercial
$
10,099
$
1,620
$
10,023
$
21,742
$
9,394,482
$
9,416,224
Commercial real estate
8,838
27,844
32,539
69,221
14,412,078
14,481,299
BBCC
1,268
1,111
1,240
3,619
401,085
404,704
Residential
31,319
5,030
14,216
50,565
6,610,814
6,661,379
Indirect
5,488
1,351
1,205
8,044
1,083,954
1,091,998
Direct
4,751
1,115
3,454
9,320
496,985
506,305
Home equity
4,948
1,045
7,921
13,914
1,047,496
1,061,410
Total
$
66,711
$
39,116
$
70,598
$
176,425
$
33,446,894
$
33,623,319
December 31, 2023
Commercial
$
16,128
$
1,332
$
4,861
$
22,321
$
9,257,145
$
9,279,466
Commercial real estate
9,081
5,254
30,660
44,995
13,926,576
13,971,571
BBCC
1,368
134
977
2,479
399,343
401,822
Residential
12,358
367
15,249
27,974
6,671,469
6,699,443
Indirect
7,025
1,854
1,342
10,221
1,040,761
1,050,982
Direct
5,436
1,455
1,787
8,678
514,494
523,172
Home equity
7,791
2,347
6,659
16,797
1,048,674
1,065,471
Total
$
59,187
$
12,743
$
61,535
$
133,465
$
32,858,462
$
32,991,927
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing by class of loan:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual Amortized Cost
Nonaccrual With No Related Allowance
Past Due 90 Days or More and Accruing
Nonaccrual Amortized Cost
Nonaccrual With No Related Allowance
Past Due 90 Days or More and Accruing
Commercial
$
73,017
$
16,707
$
1,167
$
43,775
$
13,143
$
242
Commercial real estate
174,985
56,216
742
158,222
24,507
585
BBCC
5,772
—
98
4,706
—
95
Residential
47,022
—
10
41,771
—
—
Indirect
4,408
—
108
4,207
—
8
Direct
5,483
—
42
5,892
—
31
Home equity
17,958
—
5
16,248
—
—
Total
$
328,645
$
72,923
$
2,172
$
274,821
$
37,650
$
961
Interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans was insignificant during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
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When management determines that foreclosure is probable, expected credit losses for collateral dependent loans are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for selling costs as appropriate. A loan is considered collateral dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, and the loan is expected to be repaid substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. The class of loan represents the primary collateral type associated with the loan. Significant quarter-over-quarter changes are reflective of changes in nonaccrual status and not necessarily associated with credit quality indicators like appraisal value. The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by class of loan:
Type of Collateral
(dollars in thousands)
Real Estate
Blanket Lien
Investment Securities/Cash
Auto
Other
March 31, 2024
Commercial
$
11,284
$
39,258
$
5,728
$
11,582
$
319
Commercial real estate
163,753
—
1,133
—
6,031
BBCC
3,793
1,701
—
278
—
Residential
47,022
—
—
—
—
Indirect
—
—
—
4,408
—
Direct
4,559
—
7
386
48
Home equity
17,958
—
—
—
—
Total loans
$
248,369
$
40,959
$
6,868
$
16,654
$
6,398
December 31, 2023
Commercial
$
14,303
$
24,729
$
2,577
$
280
$
328
Commercial real estate
146,425
—
1,167
—
6,107
BBCC
3,522
794
—
390
—
Residential
41,771
—
—
—
—
Indirect
—
—
—
4,207
—
Direct
4,727
1
3
366
29
Home equity
16,248
—
—
—
—
Total loans
$
226,996
$
25,524
$
3,747
$
5,243
$
6,464
Financial Difficulty Modifications
Occasionally, Old National modifies loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty in the form of principal forgiveness, term extension, an other-than-insignificant payment delay, or interest rate reduction (or a combination thereof). When principal forgiveness is provided, the amount of forgiveness is charged-off against the allowance for credit losses on loans.
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of financial difficulty modifications that were modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, by class of loans and type of modification:
(dollars in thousands)
Term Extension
Total Class of Loans
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Commercial
$
29,426
0.3
%
Commercial real estate
120,891
0.8
%
Total
$
150,317
0.4
%
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Commercial
$
17,342
0.2
%
Commercial real estate
9,926
0.1
%
Total
$
27,268
0.1
%
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Old National closely monitors the performance of financial difficulty modifications to understand the effectiveness of its efforts. The following table presents the performance of loans identified as financial difficulty modifications:
(dollars in thousands)
30-59 Days Past Due
60-89 Days Past Due
Past Due 90 Days or More
Total Past Due
Current
Total Loans
March 31, 2024
Commercial
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
29,426
$
29,426
Commercial real estate
4,059
31,222
—
35,281
85,610
120,891
Total
$
4,059
$
31,222
$
—
$
35,281
$
115,036
$
150,317
December 31, 2023
Commercial
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
21,631
$
21,631
Commercial real estate
5,287
—
—
5,287
116,242
121,529
Total
$
5,287
$
—
$
—
$
5,287
$
137,873
$
143,160
The following table summarizes the nature of the financial difficulty modifications by class of loans:
(dollars in thousands)
Weighted- Average Term Extension (in months)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Commercial
9.1
Commercial real estate
8.1
Total
8.6
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Commercial
6.8
Commercial real estate
4.1
Total
5.6
There were no payment defaults on these loans subsequent to their modifications during the three months ended March 31, 2024 or 2023. Old National had not committed to lend any material additional funds to the borrowers whose loans were modified due to financial difficulties at March 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
NOTE 7 – LEASES
Old National has operating and finance leases for land, office space, banking centers, and equipment. These leases are generally for periods of 5 to 20 years with various renewal options. We include certain renewal options in the measurement of our right-of-use assets and lease liabilities if they are reasonably certain to be exercised. Variable lease payments that are dependent on an index or a rate are initially measured using the index or rate at the commencement date and are included in the measurement of the lease liability. Variable lease payments that are not dependent on an index or a rate are excluded from the measurement of the lease liability and are recognized in profit and loss when incurred. Variable lease payments are defined as payments made for the right to use an asset that vary because of changes in facts or circumstances occurring after the commencement date, other than the passage of time.
Old National has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. For real estate leases, non-lease components and other non-components, such as common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and insurance are not included in the measurement of the lease liability since they are generally able to be segregated. For certain equipment leases, Old National accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component using the practical expedient available for that class of assets. Old National does not have any material sub-lease agreements.
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The components of lease expense were as follows:
Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Operating lease cost
Occupancy/Equipment expense
$
7,826
$
8,638
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Occupancy expense
751
691
Interest on lease liabilities
Interest expense
181
169
Sub-lease income
Occupancy expense
(125)
(60)
Total
$
8,633
$
9,438
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets
$
189,593
$
185,506
Operating lease liabilities
208,868
204,960
Finance Leases
Premises and equipment, net
18,877
19,820
Other borrowings
20,108
20,955
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (in Years)
Operating leases
8.4
8.5
Finance leases
10.3
10.5
Weighted-Average Discount Rate
Operating leases
3.05
%
3.04
%
Finance leases
3.91
%
3.90
%
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
8,005
$
7,932
Operating cash flows from finance leases
181
169
Financing cash flows from finance leases
655
628
The following table presents a maturity analysis of the Company’s lease liability by lease classification at March 31, 2024:
(dollars in thousands)
Operating Leases
Finance Leases
2024
$
23,964
$
2,520
2025
32,022
3,377
2026
31,257
2,151
2027
30,266
2,152
2028
26,608
2,050
Thereafter
94,333
12,451
Total undiscounted lease payments
238,450
24,701
Amounts representing interest
(29,582)
(4,593)
Lease liability
$
208,868
$
20,108
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NOTE 8 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,998,716
$
1,998,716
Acquisitions and adjustments
—
—
Balance at end of period
$
1,998,716
$
1,998,716
Old National performed the required annual goodwill impairment test as of August 31, 2023 and there was no impairment. No events or circumstances since the August 31, 2023 annual impairment test were noted that would indicate it was more likely than not a goodwill impairment exists.
The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of other intangible assets were as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment
Net Carrying Amount
March 31, 2024
Core deposit
$
143,511
$
(77,249)
$
66,262
Customer trust relationships
52,621
(22,088)
30,533
Total other intangible assets
$
196,132
$
(99,337)
$
96,795
December 31, 2023
Core deposit
$
143,511
$
(72,940)
$
70,571
Customer trust relationships
52,621
(20,942)
31,679
Total other intangible assets
$
196,132
$
(93,882)
$
102,250
Other intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles and are being amortized primarily on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, generally over a period of 5 to 15 years.
Old National reviews other intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable. No impairment charges were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2024 or 2023. Total amortization expense associated with intangible assets was $5.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Estimated amortization expense for future years is as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
2024 remaining
$
15,784
2025
18,358
2026
15,555
2027
12,867
2028
10,356
Thereafter
23,875
Total
$
96,795
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NOTE 9 – QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND OTHER TAX CREDIT INVESTMENTS
Old National is a limited partner in several tax-advantaged limited partnerships whose purpose is to invest in approved qualified affordable housing, renewable energy, or other renovation or community revitalization projects. These investments are included in other assets on the balance sheet, with any unfunded commitments included with other liabilities. As of March 31, 2024, Old National expects to recover its remaining investments through the use of the tax credits that are generated by the investments.
The following table summarizes Old National’s investments in qualified affordable housing projects and other tax credit investments:
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Investment
Accounting Method
Investment
Unfunded
Commitment (1)
Investment
Unfunded Commitment
LIHTC
Proportional amortization
$
119,914
$
67,310
$
114,991
$
75,981
FHTC
Proportional amortization (2)
32,757
27,148
34,220
27,421
NMTC
Consolidation
51,421
—
47,727
—
Renewable Energy
Equity
15
—
201
—
Total
$
204,107
$
94,458
$
197,139
$
103,402
(1)All commitments will be paid by Old National by December 31, 2027.
(2)Old National’s FHTC investments were previously accounted for under the Equity method of accounting prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-02 on January 1, 2024.
The following table summarizes the amortization expense and tax benefit recognized for Old National’s qualified affordable housing projects and other tax credit investments:
(dollars in thousands)
Amortization
Expense (1)
Tax Expense
(Benefit)
Recognized (2)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
LIHTC
$
2,486
$
(3,331)
FHTC
534
(663)
NMTC
2,546
(3,175)
Renewable Energy
186
—
Total
$
5,752
$
(7,169)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
LIHTC
$
1,463
$
(1,908)
FHTC
424
(512)
NMTC
2,091
(2,611)
Renewable Energy
246
—
Total
$
4,224
$
(5,031)
(1)The amortization expense for the LIHTC and FHTC investments is included in our income tax expense. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-02, FHTC amortization expense was included in noninterest expense. NMTC amortization is recognized in noninterest expense in correlation to the recognition of tax credits on our tax return. Amortization expense for the Renewable Energy tax credits is included in noninterest expense.
(2)All of the tax benefits recognized are included in our income tax expense. The tax benefit recognized for the NMTC and Renewable Energy investments primarily reflects the tax credits generated from the investments and excludes the net tax expense (benefit) and deferred tax liability of the investments’ income (loss).
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NOTE 10 – SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are secured borrowings. Old National pledges investment securities to secure these borrowings. The following table presents securities sold under agreements to repurchase and related weighted-average interest rates:
At or for the Three Months
Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Outstanding at period end
$
274,493
$
393,018
Average amount outstanding during the period
296,236
412,819
Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end during the period
319,423
430,537
Weighted-average interest rate:
During the period
1.25
%
0.77
%
At period end
3.61
%
0.88
%
At December 31, 2023, securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $285.2 million with a weighted-average interest rate of 3.64%.
The following table presents the contractual maturity of our secured borrowings and class of collateral pledged:
At March 31, 2024
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
(dollars in thousands)
Overnight and Continuous
Up to 30 Days
30-90 Days
Greater Than 90 days
Total
Repurchase Agreements:
U.S. Treasury and agency securities
$
274,493
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
274,493
Total
$
274,493
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
274,493
NOTE 11 – FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES
The following table summarizes Old National Bank’s FHLB advances:
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
FHLB advances (fixed rates 2.19% to 5.53%
and variable rates 5.33% to 5.36%) maturing
June 2024 to March 2044
$
4,225,528
$
4,300,528
Fair value hedge basis adjustments and unamortized prepayment fees
(32,489)
(19,847)
Total
$
4,193,039
$
4,280,681
FHLB advances had weighted-average rates of 3.58% at March 31, 2024 and 3.45% at December 31, 2023. FHLB advances are collateralized by designated assets that may include qualifying commercial real estate loans, residential and multifamily mortgages, home equity loans, and certain investment securities.
At March 31, 2024, total unamortized prepayment fees related to all FHLB advance debt modifications completed in prior years totaled $12.7 million, compared to $14.2 million at December 31, 2023.
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Contractual maturities of FHLB advances at March 31, 2024 were as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Due in 2024
$
100,243
Due in 2025
550,285
Due in 2026
100,000
Due in 2028
850,000
Thereafter
2,625,000
Fair value hedge basis adjustments and unamortized prepayment fees
(32,489)
Total
$
4,193,039
NOTE 12 – OTHER BORROWINGS
The following table summarizes Old National’s other borrowings:
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Old National Bancorp:
Senior unsecured notes (fixed rate 4.125%) maturing August 2024
$
175,000
$
175,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs related to senior unsecured notes
(52)
(91)
Subordinated debentures (fixed rate 5.875%) maturing September 2026
150,000
150,000
Junior subordinated debentures (rates of 6.95% to 9.15%) maturing
July 2031 to September 2037
136,643
136,643
Other basis adjustments
16,916
18,207
Old National Bank:
Finance lease liabilities
20,108
20,955
Subordinated debentures (3-month SOFR plus 4.618%; variable rate 9.94%)
maturing October 2025
12,000
12,000
Leveraged loans for NMTC (fixed rates of 1.00% to 1.43%)
maturing December 2046 to June 2060
168,228
154,284
Other (1)
134,370
97,872
Total other borrowings
$
813,213
$
764,870
(1)Includes overnight borrowings to collateralize certain derivative positions totaling $134.2 million at March 31, 2024 and $97.6 million at December 31, 2023.
Contractual maturities of other borrowings at March 31, 2024 were as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Due in 2024
$
311,233
Due in 2025
14,747
Due in 2026
151,582
Due in 2027
1,641
Due in 2028
1,598
Thereafter
315,407
Unamortized debt issuance costs and other basis adjustments
17,005
Total
$
813,213
Junior Subordinated Debentures
Junior subordinated debentures related to trust preferred securities are classified in “other borrowings.” Junior subordinated debentures qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes, subject to certain limitations.
Through various mergers and acquisitions, Old National assumed junior subordinated debenture obligations related to various trusts that issued trust preferred securities. Old National guarantees the payment of distributions on the trust preferred securities issued by the trusts. Proceeds from the issuance of each of these securities were used to purchase junior subordinated debentures with the same financial terms as the securities issued by the trusts.
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Old National, at any time, may redeem the junior subordinated debentures at par and, thereby cause a redemption of the trust preferred securities in whole or in part.
The following table summarizes the terms of our outstanding junior subordinated debentures at March 31, 2024:
(dollars in thousands)
Rate at
March 31, 2024
Name of Trust
Issuance Date
Issuance Amount
Rate
Maturity Date
Bridgeview Statutory Trust I
July 2001
$
15,464
3-month SOFR plus 3.58%
9.15%
July 31, 2031
Bridgeview Capital Trust II
December 2002
15,464
3-month SOFR plus 3.35%
8.93%
January 7, 2033
First Midwest Capital Trust I
November 2003
37,825
6.95% fixed
6.95%
December 1, 2033
St. Joseph Capital Trust II
March 2005
5,155
3-month SOFR plus 1.75%
7.34%
March 17, 2035
Northern States Statutory Trust I
September 2005
10,310
3-month SOFR plus 1.80%
7.39%
September 15, 2035
Anchor Capital Trust III
August 2005
5,000
3-month SOFR plus 1.55%
7.11%
September 30, 2035
Great Lakes Statutory Trust II
December 2005
6,186
3-month SOFR plus 1.40%
6.99%
December 15, 2035
Home Federal Statutory Trust I
September 2006
15,464
3-month SOFR plus 1.65%
7.24%
September 15, 2036
Monroe Bancorp Capital Trust I
July 2006
3,093
3-month SOFR plus 1.60%
7.18%
October 7, 2036
Tower Capital Trust 3
December 2006
9,279
3-month SOFR plus 1.69%
7.29%
March 1, 2037
Monroe Bancorp Statutory Trust II
March 2007
5,155
3-month SOFR plus 1.60%
7.19%
June 15, 2037
Great Lakes Statutory Trust III
June 2007
8,248
3-month SOFR plus 1.70%
7.29%
September 15, 2037
Total
$
136,643
Leveraged Loans
The leveraged loans are directly related to the NMTC structure. As part of the transaction structure, Old National has the right to sell its interest in the entity that received the leveraged loans at an agreed upon price to the leveraged lender at the end of the NMTC seven-year compliance period. See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Company’s NMTC investments.
Finance Lease Liabilities
Old National has long-term finance lease liabilities for certain banking centers and equipment totaling $20.1 million at March 31, 2024. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for a maturity analysis of the Company’s finance lease liabilities.
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NOTE 13 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following table summarizes the changes within each classification of AOCI, net of tax:
(dollars in thousands)
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available- for-Sale Debt Securities
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Held-to- Maturity Securities
Gains and Losses on Hedges
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Balance at beginning of period
$
(652,518)
$
(95,472)
$
9,181
$
—
$
(738,809)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(33,463)
—
(14,205)
—
(47,668)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI to income (1)
12
3,221
3,616
—
6,849
Balance at end of period
$
(685,969)
$
(92,251)
$
(1,408)
$
—
$
(779,628)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Balance at beginning of period
$
(642,346)
$
(112,664)
$
(31,549)
$
137
$
(786,422)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
27,219
1,325
35,985
—
64,529
Amounts reclassified from AOCI to income (1)
3,867
4,373
5,436
(141)
13,535
Balance at end of period
$
(611,260)
$
(106,966)
$
9,872
$
(4)
$
(708,358)
(1)See table below for details about reclassifications to income.
The following table summarizes the amounts reclassified out of each component of AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Details about AOCI Components
Amount Reclassified from AOCI
Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
$
(16)
$
(5,216)
Debt securities gains (losses), net
4
1,349
Income tax (expense) benefit
$
(12)
$
(3,867)
Net income
Amortization of unrealized losses on held-to-maturity securities transferred from available-for-sale
$
(4,318)
$
(5,829)
Interest income (expense)
1,097
1,456
Income tax (expense) benefit
$
(3,221)
$
(4,373)
Net income
Gains and losses on hedges Interest rate contracts
$
(4,877)
$
(7,292)
Interest income (expense)
1,261
1,856
Income tax (expense) benefit
$
(3,616)
$
(5,436)
Net income
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
Actuarial gains (losses)
$
—
$
188
Salaries and employee benefits
—
(47)
Income tax (expense) benefit
$
—
$
141
Net income
Total reclassifications for the period
$
(6,849)
$
(13,535)
Net income
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NOTE 14 – INCOME TAXES
The following is a summary of the major items comprising the differences in taxes from continuing operations computed at the federal statutory rate and as recorded in the consolidated statements of income:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Provision at statutory rate of 21%
$
32,082
$
39,484
Tax-exempt income:
Tax-exempt interest
(4,958)
(4,486)
Section 291/265 interest disallowance
885
386
Company-owned life insurance income
(694)
(627)
Tax-exempt income
(4,767)
(4,727)
State income taxes
5,147
8,142
Interim period effective rate adjustment
944
(1,717)
Tax credit investments - federal
(3,055)
(2,526)
Officer compensation limitation
765
1,040
Non-deductible FDIC premiums
1,747
2,110
Other, net
(375)
(385)
Income tax expense
$
32,488
$
41,421
Effective tax rate
21.3
%
22.0
%
Net Deferred Tax Assets
Net deferred tax assets are included in other assets on the balance sheet. At March 31, 2024, net deferred tax assets totaled $418.3 million, compared to $423.3 million at December 31, 2023. No valuation allowance was required on the Company’s deferred tax assets at March 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
The Company’s retained earnings at March 31, 2024 included an appropriation for acquired thrifts’ tax bad debt allowances totaling $58.6 million for which no provision for federal or state income taxes has been made. If in the future, this portion of retained earnings were distributed as a result of the liquidation of the Company or its subsidiaries, federal and state income taxes would be imposed at the then applicable rates.
Old National has federal net operating loss carryforwards totaling $60.1 million at March 31, 2024 and $63.6 million at December 31, 2023. This federal net operating loss was acquired from the acquisition of Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc. in 2016 and First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. in 2022. If not used, the federal net operating loss carryforwards will begin expiring in 2030 and later. Old National has recorded state net operating loss carryforwards totaling $114.2 million at March 31, 2024 and $116.9 million at December 31, 2023. If not used, the state net operating loss carryforwards will expire from 2027 to 2036.
The federal and recorded state net operating loss carryforwards are subject to an annual limitation under Internal Revenue Code section 382. Old National believes that all of the federal and recorded state net operating loss carryforwards will be used prior to expiration.
NOTE 15 – DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
As part of our overall interest rate risk management, Old National uses derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, collars, caps, and floors. The notional amount 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 agreements. Derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value and are not reported on a net basis.
Credit risk arises from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Old National’s exposure is limited to the termination value of the contracts rather than the notional, principal, or contract amounts. There are provisions in our agreements with the counterparties that allow for certain unsecured credit exposure up to an agreed threshold. Exposures in excess of the agreed thresholds are collateralized. In addition, we minimize credit risk through credit approvals, limits, and monitoring procedures.
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Derivatives Designated as Hedges
Subsequent changes in fair value for a hedging instrument that has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship are accounted for in the following manner:
Cash flow hedges: changes in fair value are recognized as a component in other comprehensive income (loss).
Fair value hedges: changes in fair value are recognized concurrently in earnings.
As long as a hedging instrument is designated and the results of the effectiveness testing support that the instrument qualifies for hedge accounting treatment, 100% of the periodic changes in fair value of the hedging instrument are accounted for as outlined above. This is the case whether or not economic mismatches exist in the hedging relationship. As a result, there is no periodic measurement or recognition of ineffectiveness. Rather, the full impact of hedge gains and losses is recognized in the period in which the hedged transactions impact earnings.
The change in fair value of the hedging instrument that is included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness is presented in the same income statement line item that is used to present the earnings effect of the hedged item.
Cash Flow Hedges
Interest rate swaps of certain borrowings were designated as cash flow hedges totaling $150.0 million notional amount at both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Interest rate swaps, collars, and floors related to variable-rate commercial loan pools were designated as cash flow hedges totaling $1.8 billion notional amount at March 31, 2024 and $1.6 billion notional amount at December 31, 2023. The hedges were determined to be effective during all periods presented and we expect them to remain effective during the remaining terms.
Old National has designated its interest rate collars as cash flow hedges. The structure of these instruments is such that Old National pays the counterparty an incremental amount if the collar index exceeds the cap rate. Conversely, Old National receives an incremental amount if the index falls below the floor rate. No payments are required if the collar index falls between the cap and floor rates.
Old National has designated its interest rate floor transactions as cash flow hedges. The structure of these instruments is such that Old National receives an incremental amount if the index falls below the floor strike rate. No payments are required if the index remains above the floor strike rate.
Fair Value Hedges
Interest rate swaps of certain borrowings were designated as fair value hedges totaling $900.0 million notional amount at both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Interest rate swaps of certain available-for-sale investment securities were designated as fair value hedges totaling $998.1 million notional amount at both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The hedges were determined to be effective during all periods presented and we expect them to remain effective during the remaining terms.
The following table summarizes Old National’s derivatives designated as hedges:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair Value
Fair Value
(dollars in thousands)
Notional
Assets (1)
Liabilities (2)
Notional
Assets (1)
Liabilities (2)
Cash flow hedges
Interest rate swaps, collars, and floors on loan pools
$
1,800,000
$
2,670
$
15,063
$
1,600,000
$
10,472
$
6,014
Interest rate swaps on borrowings (3)
150,000
—
—
150,000
—
—
Fair value hedges
Interest rate swaps on investment securities (3)
998,107
—
—
998,107
—
—
Interest rate swaps on borrowings (3)
900,000
—
—
900,000
—
—
Total
$
2,670
$
15,063
$
10,472
$
6,014
(1)Derivative assets are included in other assets on the balance sheet.
(2)Derivative liabilities are included in other liabilities on the balance sheet.
(3)The fair values of certain counterparty interest rate swaps are zero due to the settlement of centrally cleared variation margin rules.
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The effect of derivative instruments in fair value hedging relationships on the consolidated statements of income were as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Related Hedged Items
Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships
Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
Hedged Items in Fair Value Hedging Relationships
Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in in Income on Related Hedged Item
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Interest rate contracts
Interest income/(expense)
$
(13,970)
Fixed-rate debt
Interest income/(expense)
$
14,127
Interest rate contracts
Interest income/(expense)
25,848
Fixed-rate investment securities
Interest income/(expense)
(25,903)
Total
$
11,878
$
(11,776)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Interest rate contracts
Interest income/(expense)
$
2,153
Fixed-rate debt
Interest income/(expense)
$
(2,218)
Interest rate contracts
Interest income/(expense)
(63,115)
Fixed-rate investment securities
Interest income/(expense)
63,251
Total
$
(60,962)
$
61,033
The effect of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on the consolidated statements of income were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
Interest rate contracts
Interest income/(expense)
$
(19,159)
$
6,603
$
(5,910)
$
(7,637)
Amounts reported in AOCI related to cash flow hedges will be reclassified to interest income or interest expense as interest payments are received or paid on Old National’s derivative instruments. During the next 12 months, we estimate that $23.3 million will be reclassified to interest income and $4.5 million will be reclassified to interest expense.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges
Commitments to fund certain mortgage loans (interest rate lock commitments) and forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third party investors are considered derivatives. These derivative contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting. At March 31, 2024, the notional amounts of the interest rate lock commitments were $68.0 million and forward commitments were $77.6 million. At December 31, 2023, the notional amounts of the interest rate lock commitments were $25.2 million and forward commitments were $39.5 million. It is our practice to enter into forward commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans to third party investors when interest rate lock commitments are entered into in order to economically hedge the effect of changes in interest rates resulting from our commitment to fund the loans.
Old National also enters into derivative instruments for the benefit of its clients. The notional amounts of these customer derivative instruments and the offsetting counterparty derivative instruments were $5.9 billion at March 31, 2024 and $6.0 billion at December 31, 2023. These derivative contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting. These instruments include interest rate swaps, caps, and collars.Commonly, Old National will economically hedge significant exposures related to these derivative contracts entered into for the benefit of clients by entering into offsetting contracts with approved, reputable, independent counterparties with substantially matching terms.
Old National enters into derivative financial instruments as part of its foreign currency risk management strategies. These derivative instruments consist of foreign currency forward contracts to accommodate the business
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needs of its clients. Old National does not designate these foreign currency forward contracts for hedge accounting treatment.
The following table summarizes Old National’s derivatives not designated as hedges:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair Value
Fair Value
(dollars in thousands)
Notional
Assets (1)
Liabilities (2)
Notional
Assets (1)
Liabilities (2)
Interest rate lock commitments
$
67,995
$
317
$
—
$
25,151
$
291
$
—
Forward mortgage loan contracts
77,584
144
—
39,529
—
566
Customer interest rate swaps
5,886,639
11,328
270,910
5,954,216
33,182
228,750
Counterparty interest rate swaps (3)
5,886,639
152,855
11,380
5,954,216
121,969
33,346
Customer foreign currency contracts
10,317
57
43
12,455
320
59
Counterparty foreign currency contracts
10,484
108
7
12,308
68
181
Total
$
164,809
$
282,340
$
155,830
$
262,902
(1)Derivative assets are included in other assets on the balance sheet.
(2)Derivative liabilities are included in other liabilities on the balance sheet.
(3)The fair values of certain counterparty interest rate swaps are zero due to the settlement of centrally cleared variation margin rules.
The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of income were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Interest rate contracts (1)
Other income/(expense)
$
568
$
(138)
Mortgage contracts
Mortgage banking revenue
737
107
Foreign currency contracts
Other income/(expense)
(34)
(1)
Total
$
1,271
$
(32)
(1)Includes the valuation differences between the customer and offsetting swaps.
Fair Value of Offsetting Derivatives
Certain derivative instruments are subject to master netting agreements with counterparties that provide rights of setoff. The Company records these transactions at their gross fair values and does not offset derivative assets and liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The following table presents the fair value of the Company’s derivatives and offsetting positions:
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
Gross amounts recognized
$
167,479
$
297,403
$
166,302
$
268,916
Less: amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
—
—
—
—
Net amount presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
167,479
297,403
166,302
268,916
Gross amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Offsetting derivative positions
(26,443)
(26,443)
(39,360)
(39,360)
Cash collateral pledged
—
(134,459)
—
(97,840)
Net credit exposure
$
141,036
$
136,501
$
126,942
$
131,716
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NOTE 16 – COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND FINANCIAL GUARANTEES
Litigation
At March 31, 2024, there were certain legal proceedings pending against the Company and its subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of any legal proceeding is inherently uncertain, based on information currently available, the Company’s management does not expect that any potential liabilities arising from pending litigation will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial position, or results of operations.
Credit-Related Financial Instruments
Old National holds instruments, in the normal course of business with clients, that are considered financial guarantees and are recorded at fair value. Standby letters of credit guarantees are issued in connection with agreements made by clients to counterparties. Standby letters of credit are contingent upon failure of the client to perform the terms of the underlying contract. Credit risk associated with standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that associated with extending loans to clients and is subject to normal credit policies. The term of these standby letters of credit is typically one year or less. These commitments are not recorded in the consolidated financial statements.
The following table summarizes Old National Bank’s unfunded loan commitments and standby letters of credit:
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Unfunded loan commitments
$
8,716,398
$
8,912,587
Standby letters of credit (1)
172,444
192,237
(1)Notional amount, which represents the maximum amount of future funding requirements. The carrying value was $1.4 million at March 31, 2024 and $1.3 million at December 31, 2023.
At March 31, 2024, approximately 4% of the unfunded loan commitments had fixed rates, with the remainder having floating rates ranging from 2.10% to 22.49%. The allowance for unfunded loan commitments totaled $26.3 million at March 31, 2024 and $31.2 million at December 31, 2023.
Old National is a party in risk participation transactions of interest rate swaps, which had total notional amounts of $589.2 million at March 31, 2024 and $557.8 million at December 31, 2023.
NOTE 17 – FAIR VALUE
Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:
•Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
•Level 2 – Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
•Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
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Old National used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:
Investment securities and equity securities: The fair values for investment securities and equity securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). Discounted cash flows are calculated using swap and SOFR curves plus spreads that adjust for loss severities, volatility, credit risk, and optionality. During times when trading is more liquid, broker quotes are used (if available) to validate the model. Rating agency and industry research reports as well as defaults and deferrals on individual securities are reviewed and incorporated into the calculations.
Loans held-for-sale: The fair value of loans held-for-sale is determined using quoted prices for a similar asset, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan (Level 2).
Derivative financial instruments: The fair values of derivative financial instruments are based on market quotes developed using observable inputs as of the valuation date (Level 2).
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Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets and liabilities for which we have elected the fair value option, are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2024 Using
(dollars in thousands)
Carrying Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets
Equity securities
$
84,954
$
84,954
$
—
$
—
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury
233,051
233,051
—
—
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
1,183,019
—
1,183,019
—
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
4,550,023
—
4,550,023
—
States and political subdivisions
515,104
—
515,104
—
Pooled trust preferred securities
11,274
—
11,274
—
Other securities
299,181
—
299,181
—
Loans held-for-sale
19,418
—
19,418
—
Derivative assets
167,479
—
167,479
—
Financial Liabilities
Derivative liabilities
297,403
—
297,403
—
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023 Using
(dollars in thousands)
Carrying Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets
Equity securities
$
80,372
$
80,372
$
—
$
—
Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury
396,733
396,733
—
—
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
1,231,264
—
1,231,264
—
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
4,216,560
—
4,216,560
—
States and political subdivisions
535,260
—
535,260
—
Pooled trust preferred securities
11,337
—
11,337
—
Other securities
321,901
—
321,901
—
Loans held-for-sale
32,006
—
32,006
—
Derivative assets
166,302
—
166,302
—
Financial Liabilities
Derivative liabilities
268,916
—
268,916
—
Non-Recurring Basis
Assets measured at fair value at March 31, 2024 on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2024 Using
(dollars in thousands)
Carrying Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Collateral Dependent Loans:
Commercial loans
$
26,057
$
—
$
—
$
26,057
Commercial real estate loans
83,492
—
—
83,492
Foreclosed Assets:
Commercial
1,669
—
—
1,669
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Commercial and commercial real estate loans that are deemed collateral dependent are valued using the discounted cash flows. The liquidation amounts are based on the fair value of the underlying collateral using the most recently available appraisals with certain adjustments made based on the type of property, age of appraisal, current status of the property, and other related factors to estimate the current value of the collateral. These commercial and commercial real estate loans had a principal amount of $142.2 million, with a valuation allowance of $32.7 million at March 31, 2024. Old National recorded provision expense associated with these loans totaling $9.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $11.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Other real estate owned and other repossessed property is measured at fair value less costs to sell on a non-recurring basis. Old National did not have any other real estate owned or other repossessed property measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2024. There were no write-downs on other real estate owned for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $27 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Assets measured at fair value at December 31, 2023 on a non-recurring basis are summarized below:
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023 Using
(dollars in thousands)
Carrying Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Collateral Dependent Loans:
Commercial loans
$
11,017
$
—
$
—
$
11,017
Commercial real estate loans
95,457
—
—
95,457
Foreclosed Assets:
Commercial real estate
1,669
—
—
1,669
At December 31, 2023, commercial and commercial real estate loans that are deemed collateral dependent had a principal amount of $134.3 million, with a valuation allowance of $27.9 million.
The table below provides quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurements within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:
(dollars in thousands)
Fair Value
Valuation Techniques
Unobservable Input
Range (Weighted Average) (1)
March 31, 2024
Collateral Dependent Loans
Commercial loans
$
26,057
Discounted
Discount for type of property,
2% - 38% (29%)
cash flow
age of appraisal, and current status
Commercial real estate loans
83,492
Discounted
Discount for type of property,
1% - 34% (13%)
cash flow
age of appraisal, and current status
Foreclosed Assets
Commercial real estate
1,669
Fair value of
Discount for type of property,
4% - 8% (4%)
collateral
age of appraisal, and current status
December 31, 2023
Collateral Dependent Loans
Commercial loans
$
11,017
Discounted
Discount for type of property,
5% - 37% (27%)
cash flow
age of appraisal, and current status
Commercial real estate loans
95,457
Discounted
Discount for type of property,
2% - 38% (16%)
cash flow
age of appraisal, and current status
Foreclosed Assets
Commercial real estate
1,669
Fair value of
Discount for type of property,
4% - 8% (4%)
collateral
age of appraisal, and current status
(1)Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments.
Fair Value Option
Old National may elect to report most financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis with changes in fair value reported in net income. After the initial adoption, the election is made at the acquisition of an eligible financial asset, financial liability, or firm commitment or when certain specified reconsideration events occur. The fair value election may not be revoked once an election is made.
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Loans Held-For-Sale
Old National has elected the fair value option for loans held-for-sale. For these loans, interest income is recorded in the consolidated statements of income based on the contractual amount of interest income earned on the financial assets (except any that are on nonaccrual status). None of these loans are 90 days or more past due, nor are any on nonaccrual status. Interest income for loans held-for-sale is included in the income statement totaling $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Newly originated conforming fixed-rate and adjustable-rate first mortgage loans are intended for sale and are hedged with derivative instruments. Old National has elected the fair value option to mitigate accounting mismatches in cases where hedge accounting is complex and to achieve operational simplification. The fair value option was not elected for loans held for investment.
The difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate remaining principal balance for loans for which the fair value option has been elected was as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Aggregate Fair Value
Difference
Contractual Principal
March 31, 2024
Loans held-for-sale
$
19,418
$
414
$
19,004
December 31, 2023
Loans held-for-sale
$
32,006
$
621
$
31,385
Accrued interest at period end is included in the fair value of the instruments.
The following table presents the amount of gains and losses from fair value changes included in income before income taxes for financial assets carried at fair value:
(dollars in thousands)
Other Gains and (Losses)
Interest Income
Interest (Expense)
Total Changes in Fair Values Included in Current Period Earnings
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Loans held-for-sale
$
(202)
$
—
$
(5)
$
(207)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Loans held-for-sale
$
(53)
$
—
$
(3)
$
(56)
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Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments not carried at fair value were as follows:
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2024 Using
(dollars in thousands)
Carrying Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets
Cash, due from banks, money market, and other interest-earning investments
$
939,499
$
939,499
$
—
$
—
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
827,684
—
662,735
—
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
1,016,858
—
857,657
—
State and political subdivisions
1,156,807
—
1,027,184
—
Loans, net:
Commercial
9,522,947
—
—
9,357,300
Commercial real estate
14,492,040
—
—
14,005,872
Residential real estate
6,639,480
—
—
5,682,754
Consumer credit
2,649,139
—
—
2,607,831
Accrued interest receivable
219,809
1,133
47,057
171,619
Financial Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
$
9,257,709
$
9,257,709
$
—
$
—
Checking, NOW, savings, and money market interest-bearing deposits
22,490,875
22,490,875
—
—
Time deposits
5,950,834
—
5,913,854
—
Federal funds purchased and interbank borrowings
50,416
50,416
—
—
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
274,493
274,493
—
—
FHLB advances
4,193,039
—
3,994,880
—
Other borrowings
813,213
—
798,748
—
Accrued interest payable
54,690
—
54,690
—
Standby letters of credit
1,379
—
—
1,379
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
Commitments to extend credit
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
3,824
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Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023 Using
(dollars in thousands)
Carrying Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets
Cash, due from banks, money market, and other interest-earning investments
$
1,175,058
$
1,175,058
$
—
$
—
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies
825,953
—
671,126
—
Mortgage-backed securities - Agency
1,029,131
—
881,994
—
State and political subdivisions
1,158,409
—
1,048,068
—
Loans, net:
Commercial
9,392,267
—
—
9,258,193
Commercial real estate
13,984,273
—
—
13,640,868
Residential real estate
6,678,606
—
—
5,579,999
Consumer credit
2,629,171
—
—
2,555,121
Accrued interest receivable
225,159
859
54,465
169,835
Financial Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
$
9,664,247
$
9,664,247
$
—
$
—
Checking, NOW, savings, and money market interest-bearing deposits
21,991,789
21,991,789
—
—
Time deposits
5,579,144
—
5,552,538
—
Federal funds purchased and interbank borrowings
390
390
—
—
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
285,206
285,206
—
—
FHLB advances
4,280,681
—
4,090,954
—
Other borrowings
764,870
—
755,592
—
Accrued interest payable
57,094
—
57,094
—
Standby letters of credit
1,318
—
—
1,318
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
Commitments to extend credit
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
3,839
The methods utilized to measure the fair value of financial instruments at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 represent an approximation of exit price, however, an actual exit price may differ.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is an analysis and discussion of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, and financial condition as of March 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes, as well as our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”), notwithstanding that such statements are not specifically identified as such. In addition, certain statements may be contained in our future filings with the SEC, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by us that are not statements of historical fact and constitute forward‐looking statements within the meaning of the Act. These statements include, but are not limited to, descriptions of Old National’s financial condition, results of operations, asset and credit quality trends, profitability and business plans or opportunities. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “would,” and “will,” and other words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements express management’s current expectations or forecasts of future events and, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in such statements, including, but not limited to: competition; government legislation, regulations and policies; the ability of Old National to execute its business plan; unanticipated changes in our liquidity position, including but not limited to changes in our access to sources of liquidity and capital to address our liquidity needs; changes in economic conditions and economic and business uncertainty which could materially impact credit quality trends and the ability to generate loans and gather deposits; inflation and governmental responses to inflation, including increasing interest rates; market, economic, operational, liquidity, credit, and interest rate risks associated with our business; our ability to successfully manage our credit risk and the sufficiency of our allowance for credit losses; the expected cost savings, synergies, and other financial benefits from the merger (the “Merger”) between Old National and CapStar not being realized within the expected time frames and costs or difficulties relating to integration matters being greater than expected; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the completion of the Merger; the potential impact of future business combinations on our performance and financial condition, including our ability to successfully integrate the businesses and the success of revenue-generating and cost reduction initiatives; failure or circumvention of our internal controls; operational risks or risk management failures by us or critical third parties, including without limitation with respect to data processing, information systems, cybersecurity, technological changes, vendor issues, business interruption, and fraud risks; significant changes in accounting, tax or regulatory practices or requirements; new legal obligations or liabilities; disruptive technologies in payment systems and other services traditionally provided by banks; failure or disruption of our information systems; computer hacking and other cybersecurity threats; the effects of climate change on Old National and its customers, borrowers, or service providers; political and economic uncertainty and instability; the impacts of pandemics, epidemics, and other infectious disease outbreaks; other matters discussed in this report; and other factors identified in filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this report and are not guarantees of future results, performance, or outcomes.
Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and estimates, which although believed to be reasonable, may turn out to be incorrect. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed upon these estimates and statements. We cannot assure that any of these statements, estimates, or beliefs will be realized and actual results or outcomes may differ from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Old National does not undertake an obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or conditions after the date of this report. You are advised to consult further disclosures we may make on related subjects in our filings with the SEC.
Investors should consider these risks, uncertainties, and other factors in addition to the factors under the heading “Risk Factors” included in our other filings with the SEC.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following table sets forth certain financial highlights of Old National for the previous five quarters:
Three Months Ended
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
June 30,
March 31,
2024
2023
2023
2023
2023
Income Statement:
Net interest income
$
356,458
$
364,408
$
375,086
$
382,171
$
381,488
Taxable equivalent adjustment (1) (3)
6,253
6,100
5,837
5,825
5,666
Net interest income - taxable equivalent basis (3)
362,711
370,508
380,923
387,996
387,154
Provision for credit losses
18,891
11,595
19,068
14,787
13,437
Noninterest income
77,522
100,094
80,938
81,629
70,681
Noninterest expense
262,317
284,235
244,776
246,584
250,711
Net income available to common shareholders
116,250
128,446
143,842
151,003
142,566
Per Common Share Data:
Weighted average diluted common shares
292,207
292,029
291,717
291,266
292,756
Net income (diluted)
$
0.40
$
0.44
$
0.49
$
0.52
$
0.49
Cash dividends
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
Common dividend payout ratio (2)
35
%
32
%
29
%
27
%
29
%
Book value
$
18.24
$
18.18
$
17.07
$
17.25
$
17.24
Stock price
17.41
16.89
14.54
13.94
14.42
Tangible common book value (3)
11.10
11.00
9.87
10.03
9.98
Performance Ratios:
Return on average assets
0.98
%
1.09
%
1.22
%
1.29
%
1.25
%
Return on average common equity
8.74
10.20
11.39
12.01
11.58
Return on average tangible common equity (3)
14.93
18.11
20.18
21.35
21.03
Net interest margin (3)
3.28
3.39
3.49
3.60
3.69
Efficiency ratio (3)
58.34
59.05
51.66
51.22
52.81
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans
0.14
0.12
0.24
0.13
0.21
Allowance for credit losses on loans to ending loans
0.95
0.93
0.93
0.93
0.94
Allowance for credit losses (4) to ending loans
1.03
1.03
1.03
1.04
1.05
Non-performing loans to ending loans
0.98
0.83
0.80
0.91
0.74
Balance Sheet:
Total loans
$
33,623,319
$
32,991,927
$
32,577,834
$
32,432,473
$
31,822,374
Total assets
49,534,918
49,089,836
49,059,448
48,496,755
47,842,644
Total deposits
37,699,418
37,235,180
37,252,676
36,231,315
34,917,792
Total borrowed funds
5,331,161
5,331,147
5,556,010
6,034,008
6,740,454
Total shareholders’ equity
5,595,408
5,562,900
5,239,537
5,292,095
5,277,426
Capital Ratios:
Risk-based capital ratios:
Tier 1 common equity
10.76
%
10.70
%
10.41
%
10.14
%
9.98
%
Tier 1
11.40
11.35
11.06
10.79
10.64
Total
12.74
12.64
12.32
12.14
11.96
Leverage ratio (to average assets)
8.96
8.83
8.70
8.59
8.53
Total equity to assets (averages)
11.32
10.81
10.88
10.96
11.00
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (3)
6.86
6.85
6.15
6.33
6.37
Nonfinancial Data:
Full-time equivalent employees
3,955
3,940
3,981
4,021
4,023
Banking centers
258
258
257
256
256
(1)Calculated using the federal statutory tax rate in effect of 21% for all periods.
(2)Cash dividends per common share divided by net income per common share (basic).
(3)Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliations to GAAP financial measures.
(4)Includes the allowance for credit losses on loans and unfunded loan commitments.
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The Company’s accounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP and general practices within the banking industry. As a supplement to GAAP, the Company provides non-GAAP performance results, which the Company believes are useful because they assist users of the financial information in assessing the Company’s operating performance. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure, can be found in the following table.
The Company presents net income per common share and net income applicable to common shares, adjusted for certain notable items. These items include gain on sale of Visa Class B restricted shares, the expense associated with the distribution of excess pension assets, FDIC special assessment expense, contract termination charges, merger-related charges associated with completed and pending acquisitions, debt securities gains/losses, expenses related to the tragic April 10, 2023 event at our downtown Louisville location (“Louisville expenses”), and property optimization charges. Management believes excluding these items from net income per common share and net income applicable to common shares may be useful in assessing the Company's underlying operational performance since these items do not pertain to its core business operations and their exclusion may facilitate better comparability between periods. Management believes that excluding merger-related charges from these metrics may be useful to the Company, as well as analysts and investors, since these expenses can vary significantly based on the size, type, and structure of each acquisition. Additionally, management believes excluding these items from these metrics may enhance comparability for peer comparison purposes.
The taxable equivalent adjustment to net interest income and net interest margin recognizes the income tax savings when comparing taxable and tax-exempt assets. Interest income and yields on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented using the current federal income tax rate of 21%. Management believes that it is standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest income and net interest margin on a fully tax-equivalent basis and that it may enhance comparability for peer comparison purposes.
In management’s view, tangible common equity measures are capital adequacy metrics that may be meaningful to the Company, as well as users of the financial information, in assessing the Company’s use of equity and in facilitating comparisons with peers. These non-GAAP measures are valuable indicators of a financial institution’s capital strength since they eliminate intangible assets from shareholders’ equity and retain the effect of AOCI in shareholders’ equity.
Although intended to enhance understanding of the Company’s business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from those used by other financial institutions to assess their business and performance. See the previously provided tables and the following reconciliations in the “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” section for details on the calculation of these measures to the extent presented herein.
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The following table presents GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations for the previous five quarters:
Three Months Ended
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
June 30,
March 31,
2024
2023
2023
2023
2023
Net income per common share:
Net income applicable to common shares
$
116,250
$
128,446
$
143,842
$
151,003
$
142,566
Adjustments:
Distribution of excess pension assets expense
13,318
—
—
—
—
FDIC special assessment
2,994
19,052
—
—
—
Merger-related charges
2,908
5,529
6,257
2,372
14,558
Debt securities (gains) losses
16
825
241
(17)
5,216
Gain on sale of Visa Class B restricted shares
—
(21,635)
—
—
—
Contract termination charge
—
4,413
—
—
—
Louisville expenses
—
—
—
3,361
—
Property optimization charges
—
—
—
242
1,317
Less: tax effect on net total adjustments (2)
(4,695)
(1,988)
(1,082)
(695)
(4,596)
Net income applicable to common shares, adjusted (1)
$
130,791
$
134,642
$
149,258
$
156,266
$
159,061
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding
292,207
292,029
291,717
291,266
292,756
Net income per common share, diluted
$
0.40
$
0.44
$
0.49
$
0.52
$
0.49
Adjusted net income per common share, diluted (1)
$
0.45
$
0.46
$
0.51
$
0.54
$
0.54
Tangible common book value:
Shareholders’ common equity
$
5,351,689
$
5,319,181
$
4,995,818
$
5,048,376
$
5,033,707
Deduct: Goodwill and intangible assets
2,095,511
2,100,966
2,106,835
2,112,875
2,118,935
Tangible shareholders’ common equity (1)
$
3,256,178
$
3,218,215
$
2,888,983
$
2,935,501
$
2,914,772
Period end common shares
293,330
292,655
292,586
292,597
291,922
Tangible common book value (1)
11.10
11.00
9.87
10.03
9.98
Return on average tangible common equity:
Net income applicable to common shares
$
116,250
$
128,446
$
143,842
$
151,003
$
142,566
Add: Intangible amortization (net of tax) (2)
4,091
4,402
4,530
4,545
4,639
Tangible net income (1)
$
120,341
$
132,848
$
148,372
$
155,548
$
147,205
Average shareholders’ common equity
$
5,321,823
$
5,037,768
$
5,050,353
$
5,030,083
$
4,922,469
Deduct: Average goodwill and intangible assets
2,098,338
2,103,935
2,109,944
2,115,894
2,122,157
Average tangible shareholders’ common equity (1)
$
3,223,485
$
2,933,833
$
2,940,409
$
2,914,189
$
2,800,312
Return on average tangible common equity (1)
14.93
%
18.11
%
20.18
%
21.35
%
21.03
%
Net interest margin:
Net interest income
$
356,458
$
364,408
$
375,086
$
382,171
$
381,488
Taxable equivalent adjustment
6,253
6,100
5,837
5,825
5,666
Net interest income - taxable equivalent basis (1)
$
362,711
$
370,508
$
380,923
$
387,996
$
387,154
Average earning assets
$
44,175,079
$
43,701,283
$
43,617,456
$
43,097,198
$
41,941,913
Net interest margin (1)
3.28
%
3.39
%
3.49
%
3.60
%
3.69
%
Efficiency ratio:
Noninterest expense
$
262,317
$
284,235
$
244,776
$
246,584
$
250,711
Deduct: Intangible amortization expense
5,455
5,869
6,040
6,060
6,186
Adjusted noninterest expense (1)
$
256,862
$
278,366
$
238,736
$
240,524
$
244,525
Net interest income - taxable equivalent basis (1)
(see above)
$
362,711
$
370,508
$
380,923
$
387,996
$
387,154
Noninterest income
77,522
100,094
80,938
81,629
70,681
Deduct: Debt securities gains (losses), net
(16)
(825)
(241)
17
(5,216)
Adjusted total revenue (1)
$
440,249
$
471,427
$
462,102
$
469,608
$
463,051
Efficiency ratio (1)
58.34
%
59.05
%
51.66
%
51.22
%
52.81
%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets:
Tangible shareholders’ equity (1) (see above)
$
3,256,178
$
3,218,215
$
2,888,983
$
2,935,501
$
2,914,772
Assets
$
49,534,918
$
49,089,836
$
49,059,448
$
48,496,755
$
47,842,644
Deduct: Goodwill and intangible assets
2,095,511
2,100,966
2,106,835
2,112,875
2,118,935
Tangible assets (1)
$
47,439,407
$
46,988,870
$
46,952,613
$
46,383,880
$
45,723,709
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)
6.86
%
6.85
%
6.15
%
6.33
%
6.37
%
(1)Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.
(2)Calculated using management’s estimate of the annual fully taxable equivalent income tax rates (federal and state).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Old National is the sixth largest commercial bank headquartered in the Midwest by asset size and ranks among the top 30 banking companies headquartered in the United States with consolidated assets of approximately $50 billion at March 31, 2024. The Company’s corporate headquarters and principal executive office is located in Evansville, Indiana with commercial and consumer banking operations headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Through our wholly-owned banking subsidiary and non-bank affiliates, we provide a wide range of services primarily throughout the Midwest region of the United States and elsewhere, including commercial and consumer loan and depository services, as well as private banking, capital markets, brokerage, wealth management, trust, investment advisory, and other traditional banking services.
Net income applicable to common shares for the first quarter of 2024 was $116.3 million, or $0.40 per diluted common share, compared to $128.4 million, or $0.44 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Results for the first quarter of 2024 were impacted by a $13.3 million non-cash, pre-tax expense associated with the distribution of excess pension plan assets with the resolution of the legacy First Midwest defined benefit pension plan, as well as pre-tax charges of $3.0 million for an FDIC special assessment and $2.9 million of merger-related charges. Results for the fourth quarter of 2023 were impacted by the $21.6 million pre-tax gain on sale of Visa Class B restricted shares, $19.1 million for an FDIC special assessment, and $9.9 million of merger-related and other expenses. Excluding these items, net income applicable to common shares for the first quarter of 2024 was $130.8 million, or $0.45 per diluted common share on an adjusted basis1, compared to $134.6 million, or $0.46 per diluted common share on an adjusted basis1, for the fourth quarter of 2023.
We achieved strong results during the first quarter of 2024, including growth in total loans and deposits, modest compression of net interest income reflective of the rate environment, strong credit quality, and disciplined expense management.
Deposits: Period-end total deposits increased $464.2 million to $37.7 billion, reflecting continued efforts to compete for new client relationships as well as normal seasonally lower patterns in business checking and public funds compared to December 31, 2023.
Loans: Our loan balances, excluding loans held-for-sale, increased $631.4 million to $33.6 billion at March 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023. This was primarily driven by broad-based, disciplined commercial and commercial real estate loan growth.
Net Interest Income: Net interest income decreased $8.0 million to $356.5 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 driven by higher funding costs and fewer days in the quarter, partly offset by loan growth.
Provision for Credit Losses: Provision for credit losses increased $7.3 million to $18.9 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 reflecting net charge-offs and loan growth, as well as economic factors.
Noninterest Income: Noninterest income decreased $22.6 million to $77.5 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 reflecting the $21.6 million pre-tax gain on sale of Visa Class B restricted shares in the fourth quarter of 2023. Excluding this gain, noninterest income decreased slightly driven by lower capital markets income, partially offset by increases in mortgage fees, wealth fees, and other income.
Noninterest Expense: Noninterest expense decreased $21.9 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. For the first quarter of 2024, noninterest expense included a $13.3 million non-cash, pre-tax expense associated with the distribution of excess pension assets with the resolution of the legacy First Midwest plan, as well as pre-tax charges of $3.0 million for the FDIC special assessment, and $2.9 million of merger-related expenses compared to pre-tax charges of $19.1 million for the FDIC special assessment and $9.9 million of merger-related and other expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023. Excluding these expenses, noninterest expense decreased $12.1 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 primarily due to elevated performance-driven incentive accruals and higher amortization of tax credit investments for the fourth quarter of 2023, as well as lower professional fees and other expense for the first quarter of 2024, partially offset by higher payroll taxes due to timing.
(1)Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliations to GAAP financial measures.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain income statement information of Old National:
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,
% Change
2024
2023
Income Statement Summary:
Net interest income
$
356,458
$
381,488
(6.6)
%
Provision for credit losses
18,891
13,437
40.6
Noninterest income
77,522
70,681
9.7
Noninterest expense
262,317
250,711
4.6
Net income applicable to common shareholders
116,250
142,566
(18.5)
Net income per common share - diluted
0.40
0.49
(18.4)
Other Data:
Return on average common equity
8.74
%
11.58
%
Return on average tangible common equity (1)
14.93
21.03
Efficiency ratio (1)
58.34
52.81
Tier 1 leverage ratio
8.96
8.53
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans
0.14
0.21
(1)Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliations to GAAP financial measures.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the most significant component of our earnings, comprising 82% of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Net interest income and net interest margin are influenced by many factors, primarily the volume and mix of earning assets, funding sources, and interest rate fluctuations. Other factors include the level of accretion income on purchased loans, prepayment risk on mortgage and investment-related assets, and the composition and maturity of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
The Federal Reserve held its interest rates steady during the first quarter of 2024 and increased interest rates compared to March 31, 2023. The Federal Reserve’s Federal Funds Rate is currently in a target range of 5.25% to 5.50%, with the Effective Federal Funds Rate of 5.33% at March 31, 2024. Management actively takes balance sheet restructuring, derivative, and deposit pricing actions to help mitigate interest rate risk. See the section of this Item 7 titled “Market Risk” for additional information regarding this risk.
Loans typically generate more interest income than investment securities with similar maturities. Funding from client deposits generally costs less than wholesale funding sources. Factors such as general economic activity, Federal Reserve monetary policy, and price volatility of competing alternative investments can also exert significant influence on our ability to optimize our mix of assets and funding, net interest income, and net interest margin.
Net interest income is the excess of interest received from interest-earning assets over interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. For analytical purposes, net interest income is presented in the table that follows, adjusted to a taxable equivalent basis to reflect what our tax-exempt assets would need to yield in order to achieve the same after-tax yield as a taxable asset. We used the current federal statutory tax rate in effect of 21% for all periods. This analysis portrays the income tax benefits related to tax-exempt assets and helps to facilitate a comparison between taxable and tax-exempt assets. Management believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest margin and net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis and that it may enhance comparability for peer comparison purposes for both management and investors.
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The following table presents the average balance sheet for each major asset and liability category, its related interest income and yield, or its expense and rate.
(Tax equivalent basis, dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Earning Assets
Average Balance
Income (1)/
Expense
Yield/ Rate
Average Balance
Income (1)/
Expense
Yield/ Rate
Money market and other interest-earning investments
$
757,244
$
9,985
5.30
%
$
497,953
$
3,098
2.52
%
Investment securities:
Treasury and government sponsored agencies
2,362,477
23,266
3.94
%
2,197,426
16,531
3.01
%
Mortgage-backed securities
5,357,085
38,888
2.90
%
5,429,200
35,090
2.59
%
States and political subdivisions
1,680,175
13,976
3.33
%
1,808,316
14,690
3.25
%
Other securities
770,438
12,173
6.32
%
738,139
8,604
4.66
%
Total investment securities
10,170,175
88,303
3.47
%
10,173,081
74,915
2.95
%
Loans: (2)
Commercial
9,540,385
167,263
7.01
%
9,457,089
147,620
6.24
%
Commercial real estate
14,368,370
230,086
6.41
%
12,654,366
179,475
5.67
%
Residential real estate loans
6,693,814
63,003
3.76
%
6,523,074
58,099
3.56
%
Consumer
2,645,091
43,594
6.63
%
2,636,350
38,108
5.86
%
Total loans
33,247,660
503,946
6.07
%
31,270,879
423,302
5.42
%
Total earning assets
44,175,079
$
602,234
5.46
%
41,941,913
$
501,315
4.79
%
Deduct: Allowance for credit losses on loans
(313,470)
(304,393)
Non-Earning Assets
Cash and due from banks
362,676
437,872
Other assets
4,961,595
4,907,115
Total assets
$
49,185,880
$
46,982,507
Interest-Bearing Liabilities
Checking and NOW
$
7,141,201
$
25,252
1.42
%
$
7,988,579
$
19,359
0.98
%
Savings
5,025,400
5,017
0.40
%
6,183,409
2,230
0.15
%
Money market
9,917,572
94,213
3.82
%
5,641,288
20,010
1.44
%
Time deposits, excluding brokered deposits
4,689,136
47,432
4.07
%
3,057,870
15,289
2.03
%
Brokered deposits
1,047,140
13,525
5.19
%
500,530
5,705
4.62
%
Total interest-bearing deposits
27,820,449
185,439
2.68
%
23,371,676
62,593
1.09
%
Federal funds purchased and interbank borrowings
69,090
961
5.59
%
419,291
4,839
4.68
%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
296,236
917
1.25
%
412,819
779
0.77
%
FHLB advances
4,386,492
41,167
3.77
%
4,273,343
37,996
3.61
%
Other borrowings
825,846
11,039
5.38
%
781,221
7,954
4.13
%
Total borrowed funds
5,577,664
54,084
3.90
%
5,886,674
51,568
3.55
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
33,398,113
$
239,523
2.88
%
$
29,258,350
$
114,161
1.58
%
Noninterest-Bearing Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Demand deposits
$
9,258,136
$
11,526,267
Other liabilities
964,089
1,031,702
Shareholders’ equity
5,565,542
5,166,188
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
49,185,880
$
46,982,507
Net interest income - taxable equivalent basis
$
362,711
3.28
%
$
387,154
3.69
%
Taxable equivalent adjustment
(6,253)
(5,666)
Net interest income (GAAP)
$
356,458
3.23
%
$
381,488
3.64
%
(1)Interest income is reflected on a fully taxable equivalent basis.
(2)Includes loans held-for-sale.
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The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in taxable equivalent net interest income attributable to changes in the average balances of assets and liabilities and the yields earned or rates paid.
From Three Months Ended
March 31, 2023 to Three
Months Ended March 31, 2024
Total
Change (1)
Attributed to
(dollars in thousands)
Volume
Rate
Interest Income
Money market and other interest-earning investments
$
6,887
$
2,531
$
4,356
Investment securities (2)
13,388
(23)
13,411
Loans (3)
80,644
28,471
52,173
Total interest income
100,919
30,979
69,940
Interest Expense
Checking and NOW deposits
5,893
(2,482)
8,375
Savings deposits
2,787
(791)
3,578
Money market deposits
74,203
27,993
46,210
Time deposits, excluding brokered deposits
32,143
12,406
19,737
Brokered deposits
7,820
6,711
1,109
Federal funds purchased and interbank borrowings
(3,878)
(4,466)
588
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
138
(290)
428
FHLB advances
3,171
1,195
1,976
Other borrowings
3,085
556
2,529
Total interest expense
125,362
40,832
84,530
Net interest income
$
(24,443)
$
(9,853)
$
(14,590)
(1)The variance not solely due to rate or volume is allocated equally between the rate and volume variances.
(2)Interest income on investment securities includes taxable equivalent adjustments of $2.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 using the federal statutory rate in effect of 21%.
(3)Interest income on loans includes taxable equivalent adjustments of $3.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 using the federal statutory rate in effect of 21%.
The decrease in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to higher costs and balances of average interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by higher rates on loans as well as loan growth. Accretion income associated with acquired loans and borrowings totaled $5.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $7.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2023.
The decrease in the net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to higher costs of interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by higher yields on interest earning assets. The yield on interest earning assets increased 67 basis points and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 130 basis points in the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same quarter a year ago. Accretion income represented 5 basis points of the net interest margin in three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 8 basis points in the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Average earning assets were $44.2 billion and $41.9 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $2.2 billion, or 5%, primarily due to strong loan growth.
Average loans, including loans held-for-sale, increased $2.0 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to strong commercial real estate loan growth.
Average noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $2.3 billion while average interest-bearing deposits increased $4.4 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023 reflecting a mix shift as a result of the current rate environment and organic growth.
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Provision for Credit Losses
The following table details the components of the provision for credit losses:
Three Months Ended March 31,
%
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Change
Provision for credit losses on loans
$
23,853
$
11,469
108.0
%
Provision (release) for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments
(4,962)
1,968
(352.1)
Total provision for credit losses
$
18,891
$
13,437
40.6
%
Net (charge-offs) recoveries on non-PCD loans
$
(6,061)
$
(4,038)
50.1
%
Net (charge-offs) recoveries on PCD loans
(5,689)
(12,391)
(54.1)
Total net (charge-offs) recoveries on loans
$
(11,750)
$
(16,429)
(28.5)
%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans
0.14
%
0.21
%
(32.7)
%
Total provision for credit losses on loans increased in the three months ended March 31, 2024 reflecting loan growth and macroeconomic factors. Continued loan growth in future periods, a decline in our current level of recoveries, or an increase in charge-offs could result in an increase in provision expense. Additionally, provision expense may be volatile due to changes in CECL model assumptions of credit quality, macroeconomic factors and conditions, and loan composition, which drive the allowance for credit losses balance.
Noninterest Income
We generate revenues in the form of noninterest income through client fees, sales commissions, and gains and losses from our core banking franchise and other related businesses, such as wealth management, investment consulting, and investment products. The following table details the components in noninterest income:
Three Months Ended March 31,
%
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Change
Wealth and investment services fees
$
28,304
$
26,920
5.1
%
Service charges on deposit accounts
17,898
17,003
5.3
Debit card and ATM fees
10,054
9,982
0.7
Mortgage banking revenue
4,478
3,400
31.7
Capital markets income
2,900
6,939
(58.2)
Company-owned life insurance
3,434
3,186
7.8
Debt securities gains (losses), net
(16)
(5,216)
(99.7)
Other income
10,470
8,467
23.7
Total noninterest income
$
77,522
$
70,681
9.7
%
Noninterest income increased $6.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to $5.2 million of net losses on sales of debt securities in the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Mortgage banking revenue increased $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to higher mortgage originations and increased loan sales.
Capital markets income decreased $4.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to lower levels of commercial real estate client interest rate swap fees.
Other income increased $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to higher commercial loan fees.
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Noninterest Expense
The following table details the components in noninterest expense:
Three Months Ended March 31,
%
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Change
Salaries and employee benefits
$
149,803
$
137,364
9.1
%
Occupancy
27,019
28,282
(4.5)
Equipment
8,671
7,389
17.4
Marketing
10,634
9,417
12.9
Technology
20,023
19,202
4.3
Communication
4,000
4,461
(10.3)
Professional fees
6,406
6,732
(4.8)
FDIC assessment
11,313
10,404
8.7
Amortization of intangibles
5,455
6,186
(11.8)
Amortization of tax credit investments
2,749
2,761
(0.4)
Other expense
16,244
18,513
(12.3)
Total noninterest expense
$
262,317
$
250,711
4.6
%
Noninterest expense increased $11.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to a $13.3 million non-cash, pre-tax expense associated with the distribution of excess pension assets with the resolution of the legacy First Midwest plan in the three months ended March 31, 2024. Merger-related expenses totaled $2.9 million in the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $14.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2023. In addition, the three months ended March 31, 2024 were impacted by $3.0 million for the FDIC special assessment and the three months ended March 31, 2023 were impacted by $1.3 million of property optimization charges. Excluding these items, total noninterest expense was $243.1 million and $234.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The resulting $8.3 million increase in noninterest expense was driven by higher salary and employee benefits reflecting merit and performance-driven incentive accruals.
Provision for Income Taxes
We record a provision for income taxes currently payable and for income taxes payable or benefits to be received in the future, which arise due to timing differences in the recognition of certain items for financial statement and income tax purposes. The major difference between the effective tax rate applied to our financial statement income and the federal statutory tax rate is caused by a tax benefit from our tax credit investments and interest on tax-exempt securities and loans. The effective tax rate was 21.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 22.0% for the same period in 2023 reflecting decreases in pre-tax book income and state income taxes combined with an increase in tax credits. See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.. In accordance with ASC 740-270, Accounting for Interim Reporting, the provision for income taxes was recorded at March 31, 2024 based on the current estimate of the effective annual rate.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Overview
At March 31, 2024, our assets were $49.5 billion, a $445.1 million increase compared to assets of $49.1 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase was driven by disciplined loan growth, partially offset by lower cash balances.
Earning Assets
Our earning assets are comprised of investment securities, portfolio loans, loans held-for-sale, money market investments, interest-earning accounts with the Federal Reserve, and equity securities. Earning assets were $44.5 billion at March 31, 2024, a $534.2 million increase compared to earning assets of $43.9 billion at December 31, 2023 driven primarily by loan growth.
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Investment Securities
We classify the majority of our investment securities as available-for-sale to give management the flexibility to sell the securities prior to maturity based on fluctuating interest rates or changes in our funding requirements.
The investment securities portfolio, including equity securities, was $10.2 billion and represented 23% of earning assets at both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. At March 31, 2024, we had no intent to sell any securities that were in an unrealized loss position nor is it expected that we would be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery.
The investment securities available-for-sale portfolio had net unrealized losses of $914.2 million and $869.5 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The investment securities held-to-maturity portfolio had net unrealized losses of $453.8 million and $412.3 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The investment securities available-for-sale portfolio including securities hedges had an effective duration of 4.35 at March 31, 2024, compared to 4.24 at December 31, 2023. The total investment securities portfolio had an effective duration of 5.42 at March 31, 2024, compared to 5.35 at December 31, 2023. Effective duration represents the percentage change in the fair value of the portfolio in response to a change in interest rates and is used to evaluate the portfolio’s price volatility at a single point in time. Generally, there is more uncertainty in interest rates over a longer average maturity, resulting in a higher duration percentage. The annualized average yields on investment securities, on a taxable equivalent basis, were 3.47% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 2.95% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Loan Portfolio
We lend to commercial and commercial real estate clients in many diverse industries including real estate rental and leasing, manufacturing, healthcare, wholesale trade, construction, and agriculture, among others. Old National manages concentrations of credit exposure by industry, product, geography, client relationship, and loan size. The following table presents the composition of the loan portfolio:
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
$ Change
% Change
Commercial
$
9,648,269
$
9,512,230
$
136,039
1.4
%
Commercial real estate
14,653,958
14,140,629
513,329
3.6
Residential real estate
6,661,379
6,699,443
(38,064)
(0.6)
Consumer
2,659,713
2,639,625
20,088
0.8
Total loans
$
33,623,319
$
32,991,927
$
631,392
1.9
%
Commercial and Commercial Real Estate Loans
Commercial and commercial real estate loans are the largest classifications within earning assets, representing 55% of earning assets at both March 31, 2024, compared to 54% at December 31, 2023. The increase in commercial and commercial real estate loans at March 31, 2024 from December 31, 2023 was driven by disciplined loan production that was well balanced across our market footprint and product lines.
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The following table provides detail on commercial loans by industry classification (as defined by the North American Industry Classification System) and by loan size.
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)
Outstanding
Exposure(1)
Nonaccrual
Outstanding
Exposure(1)
Nonaccrual
By Industry:
Manufacturing
$
1,686,178
$
2,704,095
$
22,875
$
1,589,727
$
2,734,935
$
7,408
Health care and social assistance
1,582,963
1,935,359
1,399
1,567,286
1,949,250
7,390
Wholesale trade
831,579
1,606,395
2,631
748,058
1,541,951
3,789
Real estate rental and leasing
703,259
1,079,752
12,158
686,008
1,035,073
700
Finance and insurance
622,012
947,319
1
637,630
966,842
1
Construction
617,536
1,460,350
3,186
554,312
1,437,025
2,040
Professional, scientific, and technical services
527,070
911,381
5,913
458,133
821,738
3,825
Transportation and warehousing
508,817
675,547
8,430
453,630
703,976
1,746
Accommodation and food services
397,555
462,738
649
389,591
503,990
705
Retail trade
347,604
607,787
5,128
345,944
620,308
5,273
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
341,772
512,538
1,837
321,018
487,359
347
Educational services
259,003
404,835
6
263,539
406,867
7
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting
246,224
395,107
344
255,811
392,098
415
Other services
222,294
393,164
10,128
208,012
400,195
9,328
Public administration
199,888
269,746
—
216,939
285,963
—
Other
554,515
811,045
1,338
816,592
1,111,030
1,537
Total
$
9,648,269
$
15,177,158
$
76,023
$
9,512,230
$
15,398,600
$
44,511
By Loan Size:
Less than $200,000
3
%
3
%
3
%
3
%
3
%
5
%
$200,000 to $1,000,000
12
11
17
11
10
20
$1,000,000 to $5,000,000
24
25
38
24
25
48
$5,000,000 to $10,000,000
15
15
—
16
16
7
$10,000,000 to $25,000,000
30
28
42
31
28
20
Greater than $25,000,000
16
18
—
15
18
—
Total
100
%
100
%
100
%
100
%
100
%
100
%
(1) Includes unfunded loan commitments.
The following table provides detail on commercial real estate loans classified by property type.
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)
Outstanding
Exposure(1)
Nonaccrual
Outstanding
Exposure(1)
Nonaccrual
By Property Type:
Multifamily
$
5,020,755
$
6,487,938
$
25,915
$
4,794,605
$
6,422,311
$
6,050
Warehouse / Industrial
2,817,785
3,308,618
7,662
2,704,656
3,308,273
6,459
Retail
1,940,200
2,013,691
27,314
1,886,233
1,958,254
29,823
Office
1,898,240
2,054,203
51,554
1,948,430
2,112,157
58,111
Senior housing
1,016,129
1,102,460
40,742
848,903
947,168
41,632
Single family
449,803
474,628
2,659
450,560
476,946
3,187
Other (2)
1,511,046
1,756,731
21,830
1,507,242
1,824,177
15,530
Total
$
14,653,958
$
17,198,269
$
177,676
$
14,140,629
$
17,049,286
$
160,792
(1) Includes unfunded loan commitments.
(2) Other includes commercial development, agriculture real estate, hotels, self-storage, land development, religion, and mixed-use properties.
The mix of properties securing the loans in our commercial real estate portfolio is balanced between owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied categories and is diverse in terms of type and geographic location, generally within the
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Company’s primary market area. Approximately 28% of the commercial real estate portfolio is owner-occupied as of March 31, 2024, compared to 25% at December 31, 2023.
The Company actively reviews its broader loan portfolio in the normal course of business and has performed a targeted review of contractual maturities in its non-owner-occupied commercial real estate portfolio as part of its response to current market conditions to identify exposure to credit risk associated with renewals. At March 31, 2024, the Company held $430.2 million of non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, or 1.3% of total loans, that mature within 18 months with an interest rate below 4%.
Residential Real Estate Loans
At March 31, 2024, residential real estate loans held in our loan portfolio were $6.7 billion, a decrease of $38.1 million compared to December 31, 2023. Changes in interest rates may impact the number of refinancings and new originations of residential real estate loans. If interest rates decrease in the future, there may be an increase in refinancings and new originations of residential real estate loans. Conversely, future increases in interest rates may result in a decline in the level of refinancings and new originations of residential real estate loans.
Consumer Loans
Consumer loans, including automobile loans, personal, and home equity loans and lines of credit, increased $20.1 million to $2.7 billion at March 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023 reflecting higher indirect loans.
Funding
The following table summarizes Old National’s total funding, comprised of deposits and wholesale borrowings:
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
$ Change
% Change
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand
$
9,257,709
$
9,664,247
$
(406,538)
(4.2)
%
Interest-bearing:
Checking and NOW
7,236,667
7,331,487
(94,820)
(1.3)
%
Savings
5,020,095
5,099,186
(79,091)
(1.6)
%
Money market
10,234,113
9,561,116
672,997
7.0
%
Time deposits
5,950,834
5,579,144
371,690
6.7
%
Total deposits
37,699,418
37,235,180
464,238
1.2
%
Wholesale borrowings:
Federal funds purchased and interbank borrowings
50,416
390
50,026
N/M
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
274,493
285,206
(10,713)
(3.8)
%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
4,193,039
4,280,681
(87,642)
(2.0)
%
Other borrowings
813,213
764,870
48,343
6.3
%
Total wholesale borrowings
5,331,161
5,331,147
14
—
%
Total funding
$
43,030,579
$
42,566,327
$
464,252
1.1
%
We use wholesale funding to augment deposit funding and to help maintain our desired interest rate risk position. Wholesale funding as a percentage of total funding was 12% at March 31, 2024, compared to 13% at December 31, 2023.
Capital
Shareholders’ equity totaled $5.6 billion at both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Retained earnings were offset by dividends and changes in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investment securities and derivatives during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Capital Adequacy
Old National and the banking industry are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. At March 31, 2024, Old National and its bank subsidiary exceeded the regulatory minimums and Old National Bank met the regulatory definition of “well-capitalized” based on the most recent regulatory definition.
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Old National’s consolidated capital position remains strong as evidenced by the following key industry ratios.
Tier 1 capital to total average assets (leverage ratio)
4.00
%
5.00
%
9.04
%
8.99
%
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted total assets
7.00
6.50
11.50
11.57
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted total assets
8.50
8.00
11.50
11.57
Total capital to risk-weighted total assets
10.50
10.00
12.32
12.33
During 2020, the OCC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the FDIC issued final rules to delay the estimated impact on regulatory capital stemming from the implementation of CECL. The final rules provide banking organizations the option to delay for two years an estimate of CECL’s effect on regulatory capital, relative to the incurred loss methodology’s effect on regulatory capital, followed by a three-year transition period (five-year transition option). Old National adopted the capital transition relief over the permissible five-year period.
Management views stress testing as an integral part of the Company’s risk management and strategic planning activities. Old National performs stress testing periodically throughout the year. The primary objective of the stress test is to ensure that Old National has a robust, forward-looking stress testing process and maintains sufficient capital to continue operations throughout times of economic and financial stress. Management also uses the stress testing framework to evaluate decisions relating to pricing, loan concentrations, capital deployment, and mergers and acquisitions to ensure that strategic decisions align with Old National’s risk appetite statement. Old National’s stress testing process incorporates key risks that include strategic, market, liquidity, credit, operational, regulatory, compliance, legal, and reputational risks. Old National’s stress testing policy outlines steps that will be taken if stress test results do not meet internal thresholds under severely adverse economic scenarios.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Overview
Old National has adopted a Risk Appetite Statement to enable our Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, and Senior Management to better assess, understand, monitor, and mitigate Old National’s risks. The Risk Appetite Statement addresses the following major risks: strategic, market, liquidity, credit, operational, talent management, compliance and regulatory, legal, and reputational. Our Chief Risk Officer provides quarterly reports to the Board’s Enterprise Risk Committee on various risk topics. The following discussion addresses certain of these major risks including credit, market, and liquidity. Discussion of operational, compliance and regulatory, legal, strategic, talent management, and reputational risks is provided in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Credit Risk
Credit risk represents the risk of loss arising from an obligor’s inability or failure to meet contractual payment or performance terms. Our primary credit risks result from our investment and lending activities.
Asset Quality
We lend to commercial and commercial real estate clients in many diverse industries including, among others, real estate rental and leasing, manufacturing, healthcare, wholesale trade, construction, and agriculture. Old National manages concentrations of credit exposure by industry, product, geography, client relationship, and loan size. At March 31, 2024, our average commercial loan size was approximately $720,000 and our average commercial real estate loan size was approximately $1,530,000. In addition, while loans to lessors of residential and non-residential real estate exceed 10% of total loans, no individual sub-segment category within those broader categories reaches the 10% threshold. At March 31, 2024, we had minimal exposure to foreign borrowers and no sovereign debt. Our policy is to concentrate our lending activity in the geographic market areas we serve, primarily in the Midwest region of the United States.
The following table presents a summary of under-performing, criticized, and classified assets:
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Total nonaccrual loans
$
328,645
$
274,821
Total past due loans (90 days or more and still accruing)
2,172
961
Foreclosed assets
9,344
9,434
Total under-performing assets
$
340,161
$
285,216
Classified loans (includes nonaccrual, past due 90 days, and other problem loans)
$
956,974
$
875,140
Other classified assets (1)
54,392
48,930
Criticized loans
827,419
843,920
Total criticized and classified assets
$
1,838,785
$
1,767,990
Asset Quality Ratios:
Nonaccrual loans/total loans (2)
0.98
%
0.83
%
Under-performing assets/total loans (2)
1.01
0.86
Under-performing assets/total assets
0.69
0.58
Allowance for credit losses on loans/under-performing assets
93.99
107.85
Allowance for credit losses on loans/nonaccrual loans
97.28
111.93
(1)Includes investment securities that fell below investment grade rating.
(2)Loans exclude loans held-for-sale.
Under-performing assets increased to $340.2 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $285.2 million at December 31, 2023. Under-performing assets as a percentage of total loans at March 31, 2024 were 1.01%, a 15 basis point increase from 0.86% at December 31, 2023.
Nonaccrual loans increased $53.8 million from December 31, 2023 to March 31, 2024 reflecting the migration of certain commercial credits as they progress to resolution. As a percentage of nonaccrual loans, the allowance for credit losses on loans was 97.28% at March 31, 2024, compared to 111.93% at December 31, 2023.
Total criticized and classified assets were $1.8 billion at March 31, 2024, an increase of $70.8 million from December 31, 2023 primarily due to higher criticized and classified commercial real estate loans. Other classified assets include investment securities that fell below investment grade rating totaling $54.4 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $48.9 million at December 31, 2023.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and Unfunded Commitments
Net charge-offs on loans totaled $11.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $16.4 million for the same period in 2023. Annualized, net charge-offs to average loans were 0.14% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to 0.21% for the same period in 2023. The three months ended March 31, 2024 included net charge-offs on PCD loans totaling $5.7 million, or 0.07% on an annualized basis of average loans,
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compared to net charge-offs on PCD loans totaling $12.4 million, or 0.16% on an annualized basis of average loans for the same period in 2023.
Credit quality within the loans held for investment portfolio is continuously monitored by management and is reflected within the allowance for credit losses on loans. The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of expected losses inherent within the Company’s loans held for investment portfolio. Credit quality is assessed and monitored by evaluating various attributes and the results of those evaluations are utilized in underwriting new loans and in our process for estimating expected credit losses. Expected credit loss inherent in non-cancelable off-balance-sheet credit exposures is accounted for as a separate liability included in other liabilities on the balance sheet. The allowance for credit losses on loans held for investment and unfunded loan commitments is adjusted by a credit loss expense, which is reported in earnings, and reduced by the charge-off of loan amounts, net of recoveries. Accrued interest receivable is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
The allowance for credit loss estimation process involves procedures to consider the unique characteristics of our loan portfolio segments. These segments are further disaggregated into loan classes based on the level at which credit risk of the loan is monitored. When computing the level of expected credit losses, credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loss history, delinquency status, and other credit trends and risk characteristics, including current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts about the future. Determining the appropriateness of the allowance is complex and requires judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. In future periods, evaluations of the overall loan portfolio, in light of the factors and forecasts then prevailing, may result in significant changes in the allowance and credit loss expense in those future periods.
The allowance level is influenced by loan volumes, loan AQR migration or delinquency status, changes in historical loss experience, and other conditions influencing loss expectations, such as reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions. The methodology for estimating the amount of expected credit losses reported in the allowance for credit losses on loans has two basic components: first, an asset-specific component involving individual loans that do not share risk characteristics with other loans and the measurement of expected credit losses for such individual loans; and second, a pooled component for estimated expected credit losses for pools of loans that share similar risk characteristics.
The allowance for credit losses on loans was $319.7 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $307.6 million at December 31, 2023. Continued loan growth in future periods, a decline in our current level of recoveries, or an increase in charge-offs could result in an increase in provision expense. Additionally, provision expense may be volatile due to changes in CECL model assumptions of credit quality, macroeconomic factors and conditions, and loan composition, which drive the allowance for credit losses balance.
We maintain an allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments to provide for the risk of loss inherent in these arrangements. The allowance is computed using a methodology similar to that used to determine the allowance for credit losses on loans, modified to take into account the probability of a drawdown on the commitment. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments is classified as a liability account on the balance sheet within accrued expenses and other liabilities, while the corresponding provision for unfunded loan commitments is included in the provision for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments totaled $26.3 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $31.2 million at December 31, 2023.
See the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of our credit risk.
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the estimated fair value of our assets, liabilities, and derivative financial instruments will decline as a result of changes in interest rates or financial market volatility, or that our net income will be significantly reduced by interest rate changes.
The objective of our interest rate management process is to maximize net interest income while operating within acceptable limits established for interest rate risk and maintaining adequate levels of funding and liquidity.
Potential cash flows, sales, or replacement value of many of our assets and liabilities, especially those that earn or pay interest, are sensitive to changes in the general level of interest rates. This interest rate risk arises primarily from our normal business activities of gathering deposits and extending loans. Many factors affect our exposure to
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changes in interest rates, such as general economic and financial conditions, client preferences, historical pricing relationships, and re-pricing characteristics of financial instruments. Our earnings can also be affected by the monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government and its agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve.
In managing interest rate risk, we establish guidelines for asset and liability management, including measurement of short and long-term sensitivities to changes in interest rates, which are reviewed with the Enterprise Risk Committee of our Board of Directors. Based on the results of our analysis, we may use different techniques to manage changing trends in interest rates including:
•adjusting balance sheet mix or altering interest rate characteristics of assets and liabilities;
•changing product pricing strategies;
•modifying characteristics of the investment securities portfolio; or
•using derivative financial instruments, to a limited degree.
A key element in our ongoing process is to measure and monitor interest rate risk using a model to quantify the likely impact of changing interest rates on Old National’s results of operations. The model quantifies the effects of various possible interest rate scenarios on projected net interest income. The model measures the impact on net interest income relative to a base case scenario over a two-year cumulative horizon resulting from an immediate change in interest rates using multiple rate scenarios. The base case scenario assumes that the balance sheet and interest rates are held at current levels. The model shows our projected net interest income sensitivity based on interest rate changes only and does not consider other forecast assumptions. Due to the dynamics of future interest rate expectations, we also measure and monitor interest rate risk using the forward curve, which may be a more probable scenario of our interest rate exposure. The forward curve represents the relationship between the price of forward contracts and the time to maturity of the forward contracts at a point in time. Presentation of the forward curve model is included in the following table as of March 31, 2024.
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The following table illustrates our projected net interest income sensitivity over a two-year cumulative horizon based on the asset/liability model at March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Immediate Rate Decrease
March 31, 2024
Forward
Curve
Immediate Rate Increase
(dollars in thousands)
-300 Basis Points
-200 Basis Points
-100 Basis Points
Base
+100 Basis Points
+200 Basis Points
+300 Basis Points
March 31, 2024
Projected interest income:
Money market, other interest earning investments, and investment securities
$
731,811
$
751,001
$
800,963
$
817,375
$
853,340
$
907,670
$
960,568
$
1,012,590
Loans
3,135,715
3,509,083
3,884,871
3,984,683
4,252,944
4,618,125
4,983,142
5,347,889
Total interest income
3,867,526
4,260,084
4,685,834
4,802,058
5,106,284
5,525,795
5,943,710
6,360,479
Projected interest expense:
Deposits
604,784
894,474
1,197,697
1,232,929
1,478,601
1,783,767
2,101,956
2,415,479
Borrowings
354,555
416,191
492,897
516,442
583,388
665,070
746,785
828,459
Total interest expense
959,339
1,310,665
1,690,594
1,749,371
2,061,989
2,448,837
2,848,741
3,243,938
Net interest income
$
2,908,187
$
2,949,419
$
2,995,240
$
3,052,687
$
3,044,295
$
3,076,958
$
3,094,969
$
3,116,541
Change from base
$
(136,108)
$
(94,876)
$
(49,055)
$
8,392
$
32,663
$
50,674
$
72,246
% change from base
(4.47)
%
(3.12)
%
(1.61)
%
0.28
%
1.07
%
1.66
%
2.37
%
Immediate Rate Decrease
Immediate Rate Increase
-300 Basis Points
-200 Basis Points
-100 Basis Points
Base
+100 Basis Points
+200 Basis Points
+300 Basis Points
March 31, 2023
Projected interest income:
Money market, other interest earning investments, and investment securities
$
638,159
$
668,554
$
711,908
$
764,597
$
815,964
$
866,973
$
918,430
Loans
2,516,865
2,868,902
3,220,937
3,569,373
3,908,901
4,247,694
4,586,338
Total interest income
3,155,024
3,537,456
3,932,845
4,333,970
4,724,865
5,114,667
5,504,768
Projected interest expense:
Deposits
347,614
520,021
699,243
879,315
1,063,942
1,248,569
1,433,196
Borrowings
333,258
441,566
539,054
636,325
736,439
836,612
936,862
Total interest expense
680,872
961,587
1,238,297
1,515,640
1,800,381
2,085,181
2,370,058
Net interest income
$
2,474,152
$
2,575,869
$
2,694,548
$
2,818,330
$
2,924,484
$
3,029,486
$
3,134,710
Change from base
$
(344,178)
$
(242,461)
$
(123,782)
$
106,154
$
211,156
$
316,380
% change from base
(12.21)
%
(8.60)
%
(4.39)
%
3.77
%
7.49
%
11.23
%
Our projected net interest income increased year over year due to loan growth and rising interest rates.
A key element in the measurement and modeling of interest rate risk is the re-pricing assumptions of our transaction deposit accounts, which have no contractual maturity dates. Because the models are driven by expected behavior in various interest rate scenarios and many factors besides market interest rates affect our net interest income, we recognize that model outputs are not guarantees of actual results. For this reason, we model many different combinations of interest rates and balance sheet assumptions to understand our overall sensitivity to market interest rate changes, including shocks, ramps, yield curve flattening, yield curve steepening, as well as forecasts of likely interest rate scenarios tested.
We use cash flow and fair value hedges, primarily interest rate swaps, collars, and floors, to mitigate interest rate risk. Derivatives designated as hedging instruments were in a net liability position with a fair value loss of $12.4 million at March 31, 2024, compared to a net asset position with a fair value gain of $4.5 million at
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December 31, 2023. See Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of derivative financial instruments.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that we may not be able to satisfy current or future financial commitments or may become unduly reliant on alternative funding sources. We establish liquidity risk guidelines that we review with the Enterprise Risk Committee of our Board of Directors and monitor through our Asset/Liability Executive Management Committee. The objective of liquidity management is to ensure we have the ability to fund balance sheet growth and meet deposit and debt obligations in a timely and cost-effective manner. Management monitors liquidity through a regular review of asset and liability maturities, funding sources, and loan and deposit forecasts. We maintain strategic and contingency liquidity plans to ensure sufficient available funding to satisfy requirements for balance sheet growth, to properly manage capital markets’ funding sources, and to address unexpected liquidity requirements. On May 31, 2023, we filed an automatic shelf registration statement with the SEC that permits us to issue an unspecified amount of debt or equity securities.
Loan repayments and maturing investment securities are a relatively predictable source of funds. However, deposit flows, calls of investment securities, and prepayments of loans and mortgage-related securities are not as predictable as they are strongly influenced by interest rates, events at other banking organizations, the housing market, general and local economic conditions, and competition in the marketplace. We continually monitor marketplace trends to identify patterns that might improve the predictability of the timing of deposit flows or asset prepayments.
A maturity schedule for Old National Bank’s time deposits is shown in the following table at March 31, 2024.
(dollars in thousands)
Maturity Bucket
Amount
Rate
2024
$
4,898,915
4.54
%
2025
906,669
3.85
2026
81,108
1.49
2027
38,107
0.97
2028
14,494
1.48
2027 and beyond
11,541
1.40
Total
$
5,950,834
4.35
%
Our ability to acquire funding at competitive prices is influenced by rating agencies’ views of our credit quality, liquidity, capital, and earnings.
The credit ratings of Old National and Old National Bank at March 31, 2024 are shown in the following table.
Moody’s Investors Service
Long-term
Short-term
Old National
Baa1
N/A
Old National Bank
A1
P-1
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Old National Bank maintains relationships in capital markets with brokers and dealers to issue certificates of deposit and short-term and medium-term bank notes as well. At March 31, 2024, Old National and its subsidiaries had the following availability of liquid funds and borrowings:
(dollars in thousands)
Parent Company
Subsidiaries
Available liquid funds:
Cash and due from banks
$
313,936
$
625,563
Unencumbered government-issued debt securities
—
924,475
Unencumbered investment grade municipal securities
—
79,479
Unencumbered corporate securities
—
35,884
Availability of borrowings*:
Amount available from Federal Reserve discount window
—
5,049,450
Amount available from Federal Home Loan Bank
—
6,966,263
Total available funds
$
313,936
$
13,681,114
* Based on collateral pledged
Old National Bancorp has routine funding requirements consisting primarily of operating expenses, dividends to shareholders, debt service, net derivative cash flows, and funds used for acquisitions. Old National Bancorp can obtain funding to meet its obligations from dividends and management fees collected from its subsidiaries, operating line of credit, and through the issuance of debt securities. Additionally, Old National Bancorp has a shelf registration in place with the SEC permitting ready access to the public debt and equity markets. At March 31, 2024, Old National Bancorp’s other borrowings outstanding were $478.5 million. Management believes the Company has the ability to generate and obtain adequate amounts of liquidity to meet its requirements in the short-term and the long-term.
Federal banking laws regulate the amount of dividends that may be paid by Old National Bank to Old National Bancorp on an unconsolidated basis without obtaining prior regulatory approval. Prior regulatory approval is required if dividends to be declared in any year would exceed net earnings of the current year plus retained net profits for the preceding two years. Prior regulatory approval to pay dividends was not required in 2023 and is not currently required.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our most significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Certain of these accounting policies require management to use significant judgment and estimates, which can have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities. We consider these policies to be our critical accounting estimates. The judgment and assumptions made are based upon historical experience, future forecasts, or other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the nature of the judgment and assumptions, actual results could differ from estimates, which could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
For additional information regarding critical accounting estimates, see the section titled “Critical Accounting Estimates” included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There have been no material changes in the Company’s application of critical accounting estimates since December 31, 2023.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Market Risk and Liquidity Risk.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Old National’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that Old National’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, are effective at the reasonable assurance level as discussed below to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Old National in the reports it files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to Old National’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls. Management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, does not expect that Old National’s disclosure controls and internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the controls.
The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be only reasonable assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, the system of controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in Old National’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Old National’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(c)ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid Per Share
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (2)
Maximum
Dollar Value of
Shares that
May Yet
Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs (2)
01/01/24 - 01/31/24
1,208
$
16.91
—
$
170,476,849
02/01/24 - 02/29/24
229,379
$
16.53
—
$
200,000,000
03/01/24 - 03/31/24
203,382
$
16.56
—
$
200,000,000
Total
433,969
$
16.55
—
$
200,000,000
(1)Consists of shares acquired pursuant to the Company’s share-based incentive programs. Under the terms of the Company’s share-based incentive programs, the Company accepts previously owned shares of common stock surrendered to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock or performance shares earned.
(2)On February 21, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program, under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $200 million of its outstanding common stock through February 28, 2025. This stock repurchase program replaced the prior $200 million program that expired on February 29, 2024.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
(a)None
(b)There have been no material changes in the procedure by which security holders recommend nominees to the Company’s board of directors.
(c)During the three months ended March 31, 2024, no director or Section 16 officer of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.
The following materials from Old National’s Form 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024, formatted in inline XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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The cover page from Old National’s Form 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024, formatted in inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.
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SIGNATURE
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.