SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC (Form: 10-Q, Received: 07/28/2017 17:12:02)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)



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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017



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

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

Commission file number: 0-12247

SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



TEXAS		75-1848732
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1201 S. Beckham Avenue, Tyler, Texas		75701
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

903-531-7111

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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

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



Large accelerated filer x	Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
	Smaller reporting company o
	Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

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

The number of shares of the issuer’s common stock, par value $1.25, outstanding as of July 24, 2017 was 29,343,954 shares.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	1
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	42
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	65
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	66
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	66
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS	66
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	66
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	66
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	66
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION	66
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS	66
SIGNATURES	67
EXHIBIT INDEX	68

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except share amounts)

	June 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	56,033		$	59,363
Interest earning deposits	175,039			102,251
Federal funds sold	4,760			8,040
Total cash and cash equivalents	235,832			169,654
Securities available for sale, at estimated fair value	1,397,811			1,479,600
Securities held to maturity, at carrying value (estimated fair value of $943,776 and $944,282, respectively)	925,538			937,487
FHLB stock, at cost	61,561			61,084
Other investments	5,424			5,508
Loans held for sale	3,036			7,641
Loans:
Loans	2,610,198			2,556,537
Less: Allowance for loan losses	(19,241		)	(17,911		)
Net Loans	2,590,957			2,538,626
Premises and equipment, net	105,938			106,003
Goodwill	91,520			91,520
Other intangible assets, net	3,767			4,608
Interest receivable	23,220			25,183
Deferred tax asset, net	22,428			28,891
Bank owned life insurance	99,011			97,775
Other assets	12,439			10,187
Total assets	$	5,578,482		$	5,563,767
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:
Noninterest bearing	$	757,353		$	704,013
Interest bearing	2,866,720			2,829,063
Total deposits	3,624,073			3,533,076
Short-term obligations:
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements	8,424			7,097
FHLB advances	1,015,833			866,518
Total short-term obligations	1,024,257			873,615
Long-term obligations:
FHLB advances	162,249			443,128
Subordinated notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	98,171			98,100
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	60,238			60,236
Total long-term obligations	320,658			601,464
Unsettled trades to purchase securities	24,883			160
Other liabilities	37,546			37,178
Total liabilities	5,031,417			5,045,493

Off-balance-sheet arrangements, commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock ($1.25 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 32,245,251 shares issued at June 30, 2017 and 31,455,951 shares issued at December 31, 2016)	40,306			39,320
Paid-in capital	561,728			535,240
Retained earnings	19,408			30,098
Treasury stock, at cost (2,901,297 shares at June 30, 2017 and 2,913,064 shares at December 31, 2016)	(47,832		)	(47,891		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(26,545		)	(38,493		)
Total shareholders’ equity	547,065			518,274
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	5,578,482		$	5,563,767

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

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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	June 30,					June 30,
	2017			2016		2017		2016
Interest income
Loans	$	28,090		$	26,233	$	55,344	$	53,998
Investment securities – taxable	267			107		644		321
Investment securities – tax-exempt	6,157			5,137		12,711		10,492
Mortgage-backed securities	10,818			9,366		20,863		18,757
FHLB stock and other investments	299			185		597		402
Other interest earning assets	378			61		738		131
Total interest income	46,009			41,089		90,897		84,101
Interest expense
Deposits	5,138			3,515		9,419		6,771
Short-term obligations	2,480			906		4,545		1,602
Long-term obligations	2,967			2,290		6,229		4,734
Total interest expense	10,585			6,711		20,193		13,107
Net interest income	35,424			34,378		70,704		70,994
Provision for loan losses	1,346			3,768		2,444		6,084
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	34,078			30,610		68,260		64,910
Noninterest income
Deposit services	5,255			5,099		10,369		10,184
Net (loss) gain on sale of securities available for sale	(75		)	728		247		3,169
Gain on sale of loans	505			873		1,206		1,516
Trust income	899			869		1,789		1,724
Bank owned life insurance income	635			647		1,269		1,321
Brokerage services	682			535		1,229		1,110
Other	1,392			619		2,857		1,942
Total noninterest income	9,293			9,370		18,966		20,966
Noninterest expense
Salaries and employee benefits	14,915			14,849		30,834		32,581
Occupancy expense	2,897			2,993		5,760		6,328
Advertising, travel & entertainment	548			722		1,131		1,407
ATM and debit card expense	889			736		1,816		1,448
Professional fees	1,050			1,478		1,989		2,816
Software and data processing expense	688			739		1,413		1,488
Telephone and communications	476			468		1,002		952
FDIC insurance	445			645		886		1,283
FHLB prepayment fees	—			148		—		148
Other	3,629			3,035		6,564		6,769
Total noninterest expense	25,537			25,813		51,395		55,220

Income before income tax expense	17,834			14,167		35,831		30,656
Income tax expense	3,353			2,772		6,361		5,745
Net income	$	14,481		$	11,395	$	29,470	$	24,911
Earnings per common share – basic	$	0.49		$	0.42	$	1.01	$	0.92
Earnings per common share – diluted	$	0.49		$	0.42	$	1.00	$	0.92
Dividends paid per common share	$	0.28		$	0.24	$	0.53	$	0.47

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

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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (in thousands)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net income	$	14,481		$	11,395		$	29,470		$	24,911
Other comprehensive income:
Securities available for sale and transferred securities:
Change in net unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities during the period	13,221			16,247			18,106			43,991
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity	213			87			701			144
Reclassification adjustment for net loss (gain) on sale of available for sale securities, included in net income	75			(728		)	(247		)	(3,169		)
Derivatives:
Change in net unrealized loss on effective cash flow hedge interest rate swap derivatives	(1,768		)	(3,594		)	(1,848		)	(6,195		)
Change in net unrealized gains on interest rate swap derivatives terminated during the period	—			—			273			—
Reclassification adjustment for net loss on interest rate swap derivatives, included in net income	245			460			624			817
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of unrealized gains on terminated interest rate swap derivatives	(22		)	—			(31		)	—
Pension plans:
Amortization of net actuarial loss, included in net periodic benefit cost	416			502			807			913
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost, included in net periodic benefit cost	(2		)	8			(4		)	4
Other comprehensive income, before tax	12,378			12,982			18,381			36,505
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income	(4,332		)	(4,544		)	(6,433		)	(12,777		)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	8,046			8,438			11,948			23,728
Comprehensive income	$	22,527		$	19,833		$	41,418		$	48,639

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

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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (in thousands, except share and per share data)

	Common Stock		Paid In Capital		Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	34,832	$	424,078	$	41,527		$	(37,692	)	$	(18,683	)	$	444,062
Net income	—		—		24,911			—			—			24,911
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—			—			23,728			23,728
Issuance of common stock for dividend reinvestment plan (23,015 shares)	29		619		—			—			—			648
Purchase of common stock (443,426 shares)	—		—		—			(10,199		)	—			(10,199		)
Stock compensation expense	—		758		—			—			—			758
Tax benefits related to stock awards	—		17		—			—			—			17
Net issuance of common stock under employee stock plans (23,168 shares)	29		145		(31		)	—			—			143
Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.47 per share)	—		—		(11,768		)	—			—			(11,768		)
Stock dividend declared (1,252,353 shares)	1,565		33,200		(34,765		)	—			—			—
Balance at June 30, 2016	$	36,455	$	458,817	$	19,874		$	(47,891	)	$	5,045		$	472,300

Balance at December 31, 2016	$	39,320	$	535,240	$	30,098		$	(47,891	)	$	(38,493	)	$	518,274
Net income	—		—		29,470			—			—			29,470
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—			—			11,948			11,948
Issuance of common stock for dividend reinvestment plan (21,474 shares)	27		694		—			—			—			721
Stock compensation expense	—		913		—			—			—			913
Net issuance of common stock under employee stock plans (60,078 shares)	60		820		(49		)	59			—			890
Cash dividends paid on common stock ($0.53 per share)	—		—		(15,151		)	—			—			(15,151		)
Stock dividend declared (719,515 shares)	899		24,061		(24,960		)	—			—			—
Balance at June 30, 2017	$	40,306	$	561,728	$	19,408		$	(47,832	)	$	(26,545	)	$	547,065

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

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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED) (in thousands)

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2017			2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	29,470		$	24,911
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and net amortization	4,846			4,328
Securities premium amortization (discount accretion), net	8,756			9,366
Loan (discount accretion) premium amortization, net	(677		)	(1,680		)
Provision for loan losses	2,444			6,084
Stock compensation expense	913			758
Deferred tax expense	17			506
Net tax benefit related to stock awards	—			(17		)
Net gain on sale of securities available for sale	(247		)	(3,169		)
Net loss (gain) on premises and equipment	55			(19		)
Gross proceeds from sales of loans held for sale	39,582			42,602
Gross originations of loans held for sale	(34,977		)	(44,674		)
Net (gain) loss on other real estate owned	(1		)	147
Net change in:
Interest receivable	1,963			506
Other assets	2,479			(2,599		)
Interest payable	60			378
Other liabilities	(5,935		)	(1,872		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	48,748			35,556

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Securities available for sale:
Purchases	(272,410		)	(355,720		)
Sales	328,854			352,299
Maturities, calls and principal repayments	62,242			97,816
Securities held to maturity:
Purchases	(1,521		)	(23,542		)
Maturities, calls and principal repayments	11,316			9,206
Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock and other investments	114			3,644
Purchases of FHLB stock and other investments	(477		)	(235		)
Net loans paydowns (originations)	(54,362		)	37,446
Purchases of premises and equipment	(3,926		)	(3,327		)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment	5			51
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned	134			587
Proceeds from sales of repossessed assets	272			568
Net cash provided by investing activities	70,241			118,793

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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED) (continued) (in thousands)

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2017			2016
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in deposits	$	90,953		$	115,428
Net increase in federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements	1,327			8,636
Proceeds from FHLB advances	1,631,476			3,815,906
Repayment of FHLB advances	(1,763,027		)	(4,090,022		)
Tax benefit related to stock awards	—			17
Proceeds from stock option exercises	1,022			194
Cash paid to tax authority from stock option exercises	(132		)	(51		)
Purchase of common stock	—			(10,199		)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock for dividend reinvestment plan	721			648
Cash dividends paid	(15,151		)	(11,768		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(52,811		)	(171,211		)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	66,178			(16,862		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	169,654			80,975
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	235,832		$	64,113

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES FOR CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Interest paid	$	20,134		$	12,727
Income taxes paid	$	5,500		$	5,500

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Loans transferred to other repossessed assets and real estate through foreclosure	$	263		$	764
Adjustment to pension liability	$	(803	)	$	(917	)
Stock dividend (2.5% and 5%, respectively)	$	24,960		$	34,765
Unsettled trades to purchase securities	$	(24,883	)	$	(11,793	)

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

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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies

Basis of Presentation

In this report, the words “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the combined entities of Southside Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The words “Southside” and “Southside Bancshares” refer to Southside Bancshares, Inc. The words “Southside Bank” and “the Bank” refer to Southside Bank. “Omni” refers to OmniAmerican Bancorp, Inc., a bank holding company acquired by Southside on December 17, 2014.

The consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2017 , and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, cash flows and notes to the financial statements for the three- and six- month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 are unaudited; in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consisted only of normal recurring items. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires the use of management’s estimates. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve matters of judgment. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.

On May 4, 2017, our board of directors declared a 2.5% stock dividend to common stock shareholders of record as of May 30, 2017, which was paid on June 27, 2017. All share data has been adjusted to give retroactive recognition to stock dividends.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 .

Accounting Changes and Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

We adopted ASU 2016-09 “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” on January 1, 2017 which requires all income tax effects related to settlements of share-based payment awards be reported in earnings as an increase (or decrease) to income tax expense. Previously, income tax benefits at settlement of an award were reported as an increase (or decrease) to additional paid-in capital to the extent that those benefits were greater than (or less than) the income tax benefits recognized in earnings during the vesting period or exercise of the award. The requirement to report those income tax effects in earnings has been applied to settlements occurring on or after January 1, 2017, and the impact of applying that guidance reduced reported income tax expense by $84,000 , or less than $0.01 on our diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2017 , and $210,000 , or $0.01 on our diluted earnings per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2017 . ASU 2016-09 also requires that all income tax-related cash flows resulting from share-based payments be reported as operating activities in the statement of cash flows. Previously, income tax benefits at settlement of an award were reported as a reduction to operating cash flows and an increase to financing cash flows to the extent that those benefits exceeded the income tax benefits reported in earnings during the vesting period or exercise of the award. We have elected to apply that change in cash flow on a prospective basis and therefore, prior periods have not been adjusted. ASU 2016-09 also requires the classification of employee taxes paid when an employer withholds shares for tax withholding purposes be classified as a financing activity in the statement of cash flow and be applied retrospectively. The requirement to report the employee taxes paid is reflected in prior period presentation in our consolidated statement of cash flows. In connection with the adoption of ASU 2016-09, we have also elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur.

Terminated Derivative Financial Instruments

In accordance with ASC Topic 815, if a hedging item is terminated prior to maturity for a cash settlement, the existing gain or loss within accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) will continue to be reclassified into earnings during the period or periods in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings unless it is probable that the forecasted transaction will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period. If the forecasted transaction is deemed probable to not occur, the derivative gain or loss reported in accumulated other comprehensive income shall be reclassified into earnings immediately. During the first quarter of 2017, we terminated two interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions. At the time of termination, we determined that the underlying hedged forecasted transactions were still probable of occurring. These transactions are reevaluated on a monthly basis thereafter, to determine if the hedged forecasted transactions are still probable of occurring. If at a subsequent evaluation, it is determined that the transactions will not occur, any related gains or losses recorded in AOCI are immediately recognized in earnings.

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The existing gain in accumulated other comprehensive income related to the terminated interest rate swap contracts will be reclassified into earnings through straight-line accretion in the same periods the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.

Further information on our derivative instruments and hedging activities is included in “Note 10 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities.”

For a description of our significant accounting and reporting policies, refer to “Note 1- Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies” in our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 .

Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” This update states that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update affects entities that enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enter into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date,” which defers the effective date of the previously issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) until the interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance permits companies to either apply the requirements retrospectively to all prior periods presented, or apply the requirements in the year of adoption, through cumulative adjustment. We anticipate adopting the new standard using the modified retrospective method beginning January 1, 2018. Our revenue consists of net interest income on financial assets and financial liabilities, which is explicitly excluded from the scope of ASU 2014-09, and noninterest income. We have evaluated the impact this guidance will have in relation to our noninterest income derived from contracts with our customers as it relates to deposit services, trust income, brokerage services, and merchant services (included in other noninterest income) which we have determined to be in the scope of ASU 2014-09. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 is not expected to have a material impact on our financials. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of the additional disclosures required by this guidance.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” ASU 2016-02 requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Consistent with current GAAP, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. However, unlike current GAAP which requires only capital leases to be recognized on the balance sheet, the new ASU 2016-02 will require both finance (formerly known as “capital”) and operating leases to be recognized on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance requires companies to apply the requirements in the year of adoption using a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our financial statements and we anticipate our assessment to be completed during the fiscal year 2018.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2016-13 introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments. ASU 2016-13 also modifies the impairment model for available for sale debt securities and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The guidance requires companies to apply the requirements in the year of adoption through cumulative adjustment with some aspects of the update requiring a prospective transition approach. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2016-13 on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” ASU 2017-04 is intended to simplify goodwill impairment testing by eliminating the second step of the analysis which requires the calculation of the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. The update requires entities to compare the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for any amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, to the extent that the loss recognized does not exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed in periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for annual and interim goodwill impairment testing dates after January 1, 2017. The guidance requires companies to apply the requirements prospectively in the year of adoption. ASU 2017-04 is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.” ASU 2017-07 requires employers to present the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in the same income statement line item as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. Only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization in assets. Employers are required to present the other components of the net periodic benefit cost separately from the line item that includes

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the service cost and outside of any subtotal of operating income, if one is presented. ASU 2017-07 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period for which financial statements (interim or annual) have not been issued or made available for issuance. We did not early adopt ASU 2017-04. The guidance requires companies to apply the requirements retrospectively to all prior periods presented. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2017-07 on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities.” Under current GAAP, premiums on callable debt securities are generally amortized over the contractual life of the security. ASU 2017-08 requires the premium on callable debt securities to be amortized to the earliest call date. If the debt security is not called at the earliest call date, the holder of the debt security would be required to reset the effective yield on the debt security based on the payment terms required by the debt security. ASU 2017-08 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance requires companies to apply the requirements on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2017-08 on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Subtopic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting.” ASU 2017-09 clarifies when changes to terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as a modification. Under the new guidance, an entity will not apply modification accounting to a share-based payment award if all of the following are the same immediately before and after the change: (i) the fair value of the award, (ii) the vesting conditions of the award, and (iii) the classification of the award as either an equity or liability instrument. ASU 2017-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance requires companies to apply the requirements prospectively to awards modified on or after the adoption date. ASU 2017-09 is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

2. Pending Acquisition

On June 12, 2017, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Diboll State Bancshares, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Diboll”) and the holding company for First Bank & Trust East Texas, a Texas banking association based in Diboll, Texas. As of June 30, 2017, Diboll had $993.8 million in assets. The Merger Agreement provides that, subject to the terms and conditions thereof, Diboll will merge with and into the Company, with the Company as the surviving corporation. The merger is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2017, after receipt of regulatory approvals, the approval of Diboll’s shareholders, and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company will issue 5,535,000 shares of Company common stock and up to $25.0 million in cash for all outstanding shares of Diboll stock, subject to adjustment pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement.

3. Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share on a basic and diluted basis has been adjusted to give retroactive recognition to stock dividends and is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Basic and Diluted Earnings:
Net income	$	14,481	$	11,395	$	29,470	$	24,911
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	29,318		26,890		29,303		27,002
Add: Stock awards	201		123		208		97
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	29,519		27,013		29,511		27,099

Basic Earnings Per Share:
Net Income	$	0.49	$	0.42	$	1.01	$	0.92
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Net Income	$	0.49	$	0.42	$	1.00	$	0.92

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For the three- and six- month periods ended June 30, 2017 , there were approximately 52,000 and 51,000 anti-dilutive shares, respectively. For the three- and six- month periods ended June 30, 2016 , there were approximately 23,000 and 54,000 anti-dilutive shares, respectively.

4. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are as follows (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
							Pension Plans
	Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives			Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit			Net Gain (Loss)			Total
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	(20,425	)	$	4,961		$	(134	)	$	(18,993	)	$	(34,591	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	13,221			(1,768		)	—			—			11,453
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	288			223			(2		)	416			925
Income tax (expense) benefit	(4,728		)	541			—			(145		)	(4,332		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	8,781			(1,004		)	(2		)	271			8,046
Ending balance, net of tax	$	(11,644	)	$	3,957		$	(136	)	$	(18,722	)	$	(26,545	)

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
							Pension Plans
	Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives			Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit			Net Gain (Loss)			Total
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	(23,708	)	$	4,595		$	(133	)	$	(19,247	)	$	(38,493	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	18,106			(1,575		)	—			—			16,531
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	454			593			(4		)	807			1,850
Income tax (expense) benefit	(6,496		)	344			1			(282		)	(6,433		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	12,064			(638		)	(3		)	525			11,948
Ending balance, net of tax	$	(11,644	)	$	3,957		$	(136	)	$	(18,722	)	$	(26,545	)

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	Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
							Pension Plans
	Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives			Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit			Net Gain (Loss)			Total
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	16,245		$	(1,459	)	$	(47	)	$	(18,132	)	$	(3,393	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	16,247			(3,594		)	—			—			12,653
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(641		)	460			8			502			329
Income tax (expense) benefit	(5,462		)	1,097			(3		)	(176		)	(4,544		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	10,144			(2,037		)	5			326			8,438
Ending balance, net of tax	$	26,389		$	(3,496	)	$	(42	)	$	(17,806	)	$	5,045

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
							Pension Plans
	Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivatives			Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit			Net Gain (Loss)			Total
Beginning balance, net of tax	$	(239	)	$	—		$	(44	)	$	(18,400	)	$	(18,683	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	43,991			(6,195		)	—			—			37,796
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,025		)	817			4			913			(1,291		)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(14,338		)	1,882			(2		)	(319		)	(12,777		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	26,628			(3,496		)	2			594			23,728
Ending balance, net of tax	$	26,389		$	(3,496	)	$	(42	)	$	(17,806	)	$	5,045

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The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income are presented below (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016

Unrealized losses on securities transferred to held to maturity:
Amortization of unrealized losses ⁽¹⁾	$	(213	)	$	(87	)	$	(701	)	$	(144	)
Tax benefit	75			30			245			50
Net of tax	$	(138	)	$	(57	)	$	(456	)	$	(94	)

Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities:
Realized net (loss) gain on sale of securities ⁽²⁾	$	(75	)	$	728		$	247		$	3,169
Tax benefit (expense)	26			(255		)	(86		)	(1,109		)
Net of tax	$	(49	)	$	473		$	161		$	2,060

Derivatives:
Realized net loss on interest rate swap derivatives ⁽³⁾	$	(245	)	$	(460	)	$	(624	)	$	(817	)
Tax benefit	86			161			218			286
Net of tax	$	(159	)	$	(299	)	$	(406	)	$	(531	)

Amortization of unrealized gains on terminated interest rate swap derivatives ⁽³⁾	$	22		$	—		$	31		$	—
Tax expense	(8		)	—			(11		)	—
Net of tax	$	14		$	—		$	20		$	—

Amortization of pension plan:
Net actuarial loss ⁽⁴⁾	$	(416	)	$	(502	)	$	(807	)	$	(913	)
Prior service credit (cost) ⁽⁴⁾	2			(8		)	4			(4		)
Total before tax	(414		)	(510		)	(803		)	(917		)
Tax benefit	145			179			281			321
Net of tax	(269		)	(331		)	(522		)	(596		)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax	$	(601	)	$	(214	)	$	(1,203	)	$	839

(1) Included in interest income on the consolidated statements of income.

(2) Listed as net (loss) gain on sale of securities available for sale on the consolidated statements of income.

(3) Included in interest expense for long-term obligations on the consolidated statements of income.


(4)	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (income) presented in “Note 8 - Employee Benefit Plans.”

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5. Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, carrying value, and estimated fair value of investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale and held to maturity as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are reflected in the tables below (in thousands):



	June 30, 2017
			Recognized in OCI						Not recognized in OCI
	Amortized		Gross Unrealized		Gross Unrealized		Carrying		Gross Unrealized		Gross Unrealized		Estimated
AVAILABLE FOR SALE	Cost		Gains		Losses		Value		Gains		Losses		Fair Value
Investment Securities:
State and Political Subdivisions	$	330,155	$	3,047	$	7,043	$	326,159	$	—	$	—	$	326,159
Other Stocks and Bonds	5,059		85		—		5,144		—		—		5,144
Other Equity Securities	6,034		—		80		5,954		—		—		5,954
Mortgage-backed Securities: ⁽¹⁾
Residential	651,291		7,376		4,563		654,104		—		—		654,104
Commercial	405,217		2,467		1,234		406,450		—		—		406,450
Total	$	1,397,756	$	12,975	$	12,920	$	1,397,811	$	—	$	—	$	1,397,811

HELD TO MATURITY
Investment Securities:
State and Political Subdivisions	$	429,146	$	3,196	$	12,517	$	419,825	$	12,529	$	2,199	$	430,155
Mortgage-backed Securities: ⁽¹⁾
Residential	135,110		—		5,328		129,782		2,587		249		132,120
Commercial	379,250		983		4,302		375,931		6,364		794		381,501
Total	$	943,506	$	4,179	$	22,147	$	925,538	$	21,480	$	3,242	$	943,776

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	December 31, 2016
			Recognized in OCI						Not recognized in OCI
	Amortized		Gross Unrealized		Gross Unrealized		Carrying		Gross Unrealized		Gross Unrealized		Estimated
AVAILABLE FOR SALE	Cost		Gains		Losses		Value		Gains		Losses		Fair Value
Investment Securities:
U.S. Treasury	$	74,016	$	—	$	3,947	$	70,069	$	—	$	—	$	70,069
State and Political Subdivisions	394,050		3,217		12,070		385,197		—		—		385,197
Other Stocks and Bonds	6,587		64		—		6,651		—		—		6,651
Other Equity Securities	6,039		—		119		5,920		—		—		5,920
Mortgage-backed Securities: ⁽¹⁾
Residential	630,603		6,434		9,529		627,508		—		—		627,508
Commercial	386,109		1,201		3,055		384,255		—		—		384,255
Total	$	1,497,404	$	10,916	$	28,720	$	1,479,600	$	—	$	—	$	1,479,600

HELD TO MATURITY
Investment Securities:
State and Political Subdivisions	$	435,080	$	3,987	$	13,257	$	425,810	$	7,595	$	3,493	$	429,912
Mortgage-backed Securities: ⁽¹⁾
Residential	142,060		—		5,748		136,312		1,534		950		136,896
Commercial	379,016		1,067		4,718		375,365		4,372		2,263		377,474
Total	$	956,156	$	5,054	$	23,723	$	937,487	$	13,501	$	6,706	$	944,282


(1)	All mortgage-backed securities issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.

From time to time, we may transfer securities from available for sale (“AFS”) to held to maturity (“HTM”) due to overall balance sheet strategies. During 2016, the Company transferred securities with a fair value of $157.1 million from AFS to HTM. The unrealized loss on the securities transferred from AFS to HTM was $10.2 million ( $6.7 million , net of tax) at the date of transfer based on the fair value of the securities on the transfer date. Our management has the current intent and ability to hold the transferred securities until maturity. Any net unrealized gain or loss on the transferred securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income at the time of transfer will be amortized over the remaining life of the underlying security as an adjustment to the yield on those securities. AFS securities transferred with losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income continue to be included in management’s assessment for other-than-temporary impairment for each individual security. There were no securities transferred from AFS to HTM during the six months ended June 30, 2017 .

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The following tables represent the estimated fair value and unrealized loss on securities AFS and HTM as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):



	As of June 30, 2017
	Less Than 12 Months				More Than 12 Months				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Investment Securities:
State and Political Subdivisions	$	211,790	$	6,653	$	8,285	$	390	$	220,075	$	7,043
Other Equity Securities	5,954		80		—		—		5,954		80
Mortgage-backed Securities:
Residential	232,169		3,391		22,832		1,172		255,001		4,563
Commercial	98,096		1,234		—		—		98,096		1,234
Total	$	548,009	$	11,358	$	31,117	$	1,562	$	579,126	$	12,920
HELD TO MATURITY
Investment Securities:
State and Political Subdivisions	$	59,673	$	706	$	32,490	$	1,493	$	92,163	$	2,199
Mortgage-backed Securities:
Residential	18,607		249		—		—		18,607		249
Commercial	49,291		794		—		—		49,291		794
Total	$	127,571	$	1,749	$	32,490	$	1,493	$	160,061	$	3,242

	As of December 31, 2016
	Less Than 12 Months				More Than 12 Months				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value		Unrealized Loss
AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Investment Securities:
U.S. Treasury	$	70,069	$	3,947	$	—	$	—	$	70,069	$	3,947
State and Political Subdivisions	264,485		12,069		887		1		265,372		12,070
Other Equity Securities	5,920		119		—		—		5,920		119
Mortgage-backed Securities:
Residential	369,903		9,491		6,199		38		376,102		9,529
Commercial	245,422		3,055		—		—		245,422		3,055
Total	$	955,799	$	28,681	$	7,086	$	39	$	962,885	$	28,720
HELD TO MATURITY
Investment Securities:
State and Political Subdivisions	$	179,939	$	2,190	$	29,427	$	1,303	$	209,366	$	3,493
Mortgage-backed Securities:
Residential	107,024		950		—		—		107,024		950
Commercial	186,854		2,263		—		—		186,854		2,263
Total	$	473,817	$	5,403	$	29,427	$	1,303	$	503,244	$	6,706

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We review those securities in an unrealized loss position for significant differences between fair value and the cost basis to evaluate if a classification of other-than-temporary impairment is warranted. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers, among other things, the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. We consider an other-than-temporary impairment to have occurred when there is an adverse change in expected cash flows. When it is determined that a decline in fair value of HTM or AFS securities is other-than-temporary, the carrying value of the security is reduced to its estimated fair value, with a corresponding charge to earnings for the credit portion and a charge to other comprehensive income for the noncredit portion. Based upon the length of time and the extent to which fair value is less than cost, we believe that none of the securities with an unrealized loss have other-than-temporary impairment at June 30, 2017 .

The majority of the securities in an unrealized loss position are highly rated municipal securities and U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) where the unrealized loss is a direct result of the change in interest rates and spreads. For those securities in an unrealized loss position, we do not currently intend to sell the securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the securities before the anticipated recovery of their amortized cost basis. To the best of management’s knowledge and based on our consideration of the qualitative factors associated with each security, there were no securities in our investment and MBS portfolio with an other-than-temporary impairment at June 30, 2017 .

Our equity securities consist of investments that are deemed to be qualified under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) of 1977. We primarily invest in securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae. We evaluate the near-term prospects of our other equity securities in relation to the severity and duration of the current unrealized loss position. Based upon that evaluation, management does not consider the other equity securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2017 .

The following tables present interest income recognized on securities for the periods presented (in thousands):




	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2017		2016
U.S. Treasury	$	204	$	21
State and Political Subdivisions	6,157		5,137
Other Stocks and Bonds	35		57
Other Equity Securities	28		29
Mortgage-backed Securities	10,818		9,366
Total interest income on securities	$	17,242	$	14,610



	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017		2016
U.S. Treasury	$	519	$	148
State and Political Subdivisions	12,711		10,492
Other Stocks and Bonds	69		115
Other Equity Securities	56		58
Mortgage-backed Securities	20,863		18,757
Total interest income on securities	$	34,218	$	29,570

Of the approximately $247,000 in net securities gains from the AFS portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 , there were $3.6 million in realized gain positions and $3.3 million in realized loss positions. Of the $3.2 million in net securities gains from the AFS portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2016 , there were $3.7 million in realized gain positions and $551,000 in realized loss positions. There were no sales from the HTM portfolio during the six months ended June 30, 2017 or 2016 . We calculate realized gains and losses on sales of securities under the specific identification method.

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The amortized cost, carrying value and estimated fair value of AFS and HTM securities at June 30, 2017 , are presented below by contractual maturity (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations. MBS are presented in total by category due to the fact that MBS typically are issued with stated principal amounts, and the securities are backed by pools of mortgages that have loans with varying maturities. The characteristics of the underlying pool of mortgages, such as fixed-rate or adjustable-rate, as well as prepayment risk, are passed on to the security holder. The term of a mortgage-backed pass-through security thus approximates the term of the underlying mortgages and can vary significantly due to prepayments.



	June 30, 2017
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Investment Securities:
Due in one year or less	$	8,090	$	8,220
Due after one year through five years	20,046		20,797
Due after five years through ten years	31,112		31,582
Due after ten years	275,966		270,704
	335,214		331,303
Mortgage-backed Securities and Other Equity Securities:	1,062,542		1,066,508
Total	$	1,397,756	$	1,397,811



	June 30, 2017
	Carrying Value		Fair Value
HELD TO MATURITY
Investment Securities:
Due in one year or less	$	22,130	$	21,569
Due after one year through five years	41,941		42,155
Due after five years through ten years	106,435		108,483
Due after ten years	249,319		257,948
	419,825		430,155
Mortgage-backed Securities:	505,713		513,621
Total	$	925,538	$	943,776

Investment securities and MBS with carrying values of $1.21 billion and $1.50 billion were pledged as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively, to collateralize Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (“FHLB”) advances, repurchase agreements, and public funds or for other purposes as required by law.

Securities with limited marketability, such as FHLB stock and other investments, are carried at cost, which approximates fair value and are assessed quarterly for other-than-temporary impairment. These securities have no maturity date.

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6. Loans and Allowance for Probable Loan Losses

Loans in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are classified as follows (in thousands):



	June 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	386,853	$	380,175
1-4 Family Residential	615,405		637,239
Commercial	1,033,629		945,978
Commercial Loans	172,311		177,265
Municipal Loans	305,023		298,583
Loans to Individuals	96,977		117,297
Total Loans ⁽¹⁾	2,610,198		2,556,537
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses ⁽²⁾	19,241		17,911
Net Loans	$	2,590,957	$	2,538,626


(1)	Includes approximately $295.6 million and $372.4 million of loans acquired with the Omni acquisition as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively.


(2)	The allowance for loan loss recorded on purchase credit impaired (“PCI”) loans totaled $3,000 as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .

Real Estate Construction Loans

Our construction loans are collateralized by property located primarily in or near the market areas we serve. A number of our construction loans will be owner occupied upon completion. Construction loans for non-owner occupied projects are financed, but these typically have cash flows from leases with tenants, secondary sources of repayment, and in some cases, additional collateral. Our construction loans have both adjustable and fixed interest rates during the construction period. Construction loans to individuals are typically priced and made with the intention of granting the permanent loan on the property. Speculative and commercial construction loans are subject to underwriting standards similar to that of the commercial portfolio. Owner occupied 1-4 family residential construction loans are subject to the underwriting standards of the permanent loan.

Real Estate 1-4 Family Residential Loans

Residential loan originations are generated by our loan officers, in-house origination staff, marketing efforts, present customers, walk-in customers and referrals from real estate agents and builders. We focus our lending efforts primarily on the origination of loans secured by first mortgages on owner occupied 1-4 family residences. Substantially all of our 1-4 family residential originations are secured by properties located in or near our market areas.

Our 1-4 family residential loans generally have maturities ranging from five to 30 years. These loans are typically fully amortizing with monthly payments sufficient to repay the total amount of the loan. Our 1-4 family residential loans are made at both fixed and adjustable interest rates.

Underwriting for 1-4 family residential loans includes debt-to-income analysis, credit history analysis, appraised value and down payment considerations. Changes in the market value of real estate can affect the potential losses in the portfolio.

Commercial Real Estate Loans

Commercial real estate loans as of June 30, 2017 consisted of $962.1 million of owner and non-owner occupied real estate, $68.6 million of loans secured by multi-family properties and $2.9 million of loans secured by farmland. Commercial real estate loans primarily include loans collateralized by retail, commercial office buildings, multi-family residential buildings, medical facilities and offices, senior living, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, warehouse facilities, hotels and churches. In determining whether to originate commercial real estate loans, we generally consider such factors as the financial condition of the borrower and the debt service coverage of the property. Commercial real estate loans are made at both fixed and adjustable interest rates for terms generally up to 20 years.

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Commercial Loans

Our commercial loans are diversified loan types including short-term working capital loans for inventory and accounts receivable and short- and medium-term loans for equipment or other business capital expansion. Management does not consider there to be a concentration of risk in any one industry type. In our commercial loan underwriting, we assess the creditworthiness, ability to repay, and the value and liquidity of the collateral being offered. Terms of commercial loans are generally commensurate with the useful life of the collateral offered.

Municipal Loans

We have a specific lending department that makes loans to municipalities and school districts primarily throughout the state of Texas. Municipal loans outside the state of Texas have been limited to adjoining states. The majority of the loans to municipalities and school districts have tax or revenue pledges and in some cases are additionally supported by collateral. Municipal loans made without a direct pledge of taxes or revenues are usually made based on some type of collateral that represents an essential service.

Loans to Individuals

Substantially all originations of our loans to individuals are made to consumers in our market areas. The majority of loans to individuals are collateralized by titled equipment, which are primarily automobiles. Loan terms vary according to the type and value of collateral, length of contract and creditworthiness of the borrower. The underwriting standards we employ for consumer loans include an application, a determination of the applicant’s payment history on other debts, with the greatest weight being given to payment history with us, and an assessment of the borrower’s ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan. Although creditworthiness of the applicant is a primary consideration, the underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the collateral, if any, in relation to the proposed loan amount. Most of our loans to individuals are collateralized, which management believes should assist in limiting our exposure.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is based on the most current review of the loan portfolio and is a result of multiple processes. First, we utilize historical net charge-off data to establish general reserve amounts for each class of loans. The historical charge-off figure is further adjusted through qualitative factors that include general trends in past dues, nonaccruals and classified loans to more effectively and promptly react to both positive and negative movements not reflected in the historical data. Second, our lenders have the primary responsibility for identifying problem loans based on customer financial stress and underlying collateral. These recommendations are reviewed by senior loan administration, the special assets department, and the loan review department on a monthly basis. Third, the loan review department independently reviews the portfolio on an annual basis. The loan review department follows a board-approved annual loan review scope. The loan review scope encompasses a number of considerations including the size of the loan, the type of credit extended, the seasoning of the loan and the performance of the loan. The loan review scope, as it relates to size, focuses more on larger dollar loan relationships, typically aggregate debt of $500,000 or greater. The loan review officer also reviews specific reserves compared to general reserves to determine trends in comparative reserves as well as losses not reserved for prior to charge-off to determine the effectiveness of the specific reserve process.

At each review, a subjective analysis methodology is used to grade the respective loan. Categories of grading vary in severity from loans that do not appear to have a significant probability of loss at the time of review to loans that indicate a probability that the entire balance of the loan will be uncollectible. If at the time of review we determine it is probable that we will not collect the principal and interest cash flows contractually due on the loan, estimates of future expected cash flows or appraisals of the collateral securing the debt are used to determine the necessary allowances. The internal loan review department maintains a list (“Watch List”) of all loans or loan relationships that are graded as having more than the normal degree of risk associated with them. In addition, a list of specifically reserved loans or loan relationships of $150,000 or more is updated on a quarterly basis in order to properly determine necessary allowances and keep management informed on the status of attempts to correct the deficiencies noted with respect to the loan.

We calculate historical loss ratios for pools of loans with similar characteristics based on the proportion of actual charge-offs experienced, consistent with the characteristics of remaining loans, to the total population of loans in the pool. The historical gross loss ratios are updated quarterly based on actual charge-off experience and adjusted for qualitative factors. All loans are subject to individual analysis if determined to be impaired with the exception of consumer loans and loans secured by 1-4 family residential loans.

Industry and our own experience indicates that a portion of our loans will become delinquent and a portion of our loans will require partial or full charge-off. Regardless of the underwriting criteria utilized, losses may occur as a result of various factors beyond our control, including, among other things, changes in market conditions affecting the value of properties used as collateral for loans and problems affecting the credit worthiness of the borrower and the ability of the borrower to make payments on the

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loan. Our determination of the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses is based on various considerations, including an analysis of the risk characteristics of various classifications of loans, previous loan loss experience, specific loans which have loan loss potential, delinquency trends, estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, current economic conditions, and geographic and industry loan concentration.

Credit Quality Indicators

We categorize loans into risk categories on an ongoing basis based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. We use the following definitions for risk ratings:


•	Pass (Rating 1 – 4) – This rating is assigned to all satisfactory loans. This category, by definition, consists of acceptable credit. Credit and collateral exceptions should not be present, although their presence would not necessarily prohibit a loan from being rated Pass, if deficiencies are in the process of correction. These loans are not included in the Watch List.


•	Pass Watch (Rating 5) – These loans require some degree of special treatment, but not due to credit quality. This category does not include loans specially mentioned or adversely classified; however, particular attention is warranted to characteristics such as:


◦	A lack of, or abnormally extended payment program;


◦	A heavy degree of concentration of collateral without sufficient margin;


◦	A vulnerability to competition through lesser or extensive financial leverage; and


◦	A dependence on a single or few customers or sources of supply and materials without suitable substitutes or alternatives.

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Special Mention (Rating 6) – A Special Mention asset has potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or in our credit position at some future date. Special Mention loans are not adversely classified and do not expose us to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

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Substandard (Rating 7) – Substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.


•	Doubtful (Rating 8) – Loans classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation, in full, on the basis of currently known facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

All accruing loans are reserved for as a group of similar type credits and included in the general portion of the allowance for loan losses. Loans to individuals and 1-4 family residential loans, including loans not accruing, are collectively evaluated and included in the general portion of the allowance for loan losses. All loans considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”) are evaluated individually for impairment.

The general portion of the loan loss allowance is reflective of historical charge-off levels for similar loans adjusted for changes in current conditions and other relevant factors. These factors are likely to cause estimated losses to differ from historical loss experience and include:


•	Changes in lending policies or procedures, including underwriting, collection, charge-off, and recovery procedures;


•	Changes in local, regional and national economic and business conditions, including entry into new markets;


•	Changes in the volume or type of credit extended;


•	Changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management;


•	Changes in the volume and severity of past due, nonaccrual, restructured, or classified loans;


•	Changes in charge-off trends;


•	Changes in loan review or Board oversight;


•	Changes in the level of concentrations of credit; and


•	Changes in external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements.

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These factors are also considered for the purchased Omni loan portfolio specifically in regards to changes in credit quality, past due, nonaccrual and charge-off trends.

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the periods presented (in thousands):




	Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
	Real Estate
	Construction			1-4 Family Residential			Commercial		Commercial Loans			Municipal Loans		Loans to Individuals			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	3,407		$	2,317		$	8,787	$	2,259		$	746	$	969		$	18,485
Provision (reversal) for loan losses ⁽¹⁾	182			74			1,180		(161		)	19		52			1,346
Loans charged off	(17		)	(1		)	—		(574		)	—		(496		)	(1,088		)
Recoveries of loans charged off	1			2			3		100			—		392			498
Balance at end of period	$	3,573		$	2,392		$	9,970	$	1,624		$	765	$	917		$	19,241



	Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
	Real Estate
	Construction			1-4 Family Residential			Commercial		Commercial Loans			Municipal Loans		Loans to Individuals			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	4,147		$	2,665		$	7,204	$	2,263		$	750	$	882		$	17,911
Provision (reversal) for loan losses ⁽¹⁾	(540		)	12			2,757		(273		)	15		473			2,444
Loans charged off	(35		)	(288		)	—		(577		)	—		(1,242		)	(2,142		)
Recoveries of loans charged off	1			3			9		211			—		804			1,028
Balance at end of period	$	3,573		$	2,392		$	9,970	$	1,624		$	765	$	917		$	19,241




	Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
	Real Estate
	Construction			1-4 Family Residential			Commercial		Commercial Loans ⁽²⁾			Municipal Loans			Loans to Individuals			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	4,577		$	2,155		$	4,467	$	8,964		$	720		$	916		$	21,799
Provision (reversal) for loan losses ⁽¹⁾	(154		)	(472		)	208		4,094			(232		)	324			3,768
Loans charged off	—			—			—		(10,650		)	—			(654		)	(11,304		)
Recoveries of loans charged off	—			3			5		66			249			322			645
Balance at end of period	$	4,423		$	1,686		$	4,680	$	2,474		$	737		$	908		$	14,908

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	Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
	Real Estate
	Construction			1-4 Family Residential			Commercial		Commercial Loans ⁽²⁾			Municipal Loans			Loans to Individuals			Total
Balance at beginning of period	$	4,350		$	2,595		$	4,577	$	6,596		$	725		$	893		$	19,736
Provision (reversal) for loan losses ⁽¹⁾	(196		)	(1,023		)	92		6,714			(237		)	734			6,084
Loans charged off	—			(19		)	—		(10,923		)	—			(1,502		)	(12,444		)
Recoveries of loans charged off	269			133			11		87			249			783			1,532
Balance at end of period	$	4,423		$	1,686		$	4,680	$	2,474		$	737		$	908		$	14,908


(1)	Of the $1.3 million and $2.4 million recorded in provision for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , none related to provision expense on PCI loans. Of the $3.8 million and $6.1 million recorded in provision for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , approximately $1.4 million related to provision expense on PCI loans as of June 30, 2016 .


(2)	Of the $10.7 million and $10.9 million in commercial charge-offs recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , $10.6 million includes the partial charge-off of two large commercial borrowing relationships.

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment based on impairment method (in thousands):



	As of June 30, 2017
	Real Estate
	Construction		1-4 Family Residential		Commercial		Commercial Loans		Municipal Loans		Loans to Individuals		Total
Ending balance – individually evaluated for impairment ⁽¹⁾	$	5	$	13	$	15	$	154	$	11	$	96	$	294
Ending balance – collectively evaluated for impairment	3,568		2,379		9,955		1,470		754		821		18,947
Balance at end of period	$	3,573	$	2,392	$	9,970	$	1,624	$	765	$	917	$	19,241



	As of December 31, 2016
	Real Estate
	Construction		1-4 Family Residential		Commercial		Commercial Loans		Municipal Loans		Loans to Individuals		Total
Ending balance – individually evaluated for impairment ⁽¹⁾	$	13	$	16	$	17	$	923	$	11	$	106	$	1,086
Ending balance – collectively evaluated for impairment	4,134		2,649		7,187		1,340		739		776		16,825
Balance at end of period	$	4,147	$	2,665	$	7,204	$	2,263	$	750	$	882	$	17,911


(1)	There was approximately $3,000 of allowance for loan losses associated with PCI loans as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .

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The following tables present the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment based on impairment method (in thousands):



	June 30, 2017
	Real Estate
	Construction		1-4 Family Residential		Commercial		Commercial Loans		Municipal Loans		Loans to Individuals		Total
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	53	$	1,651	$	1,033	$	983	$	571	$	257	$	4,548
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	386,663		608,219		1,030,982		170,040		304,452		96,652		2,597,008
Purchased credit impaired loans	137		5,535		1,614		1,288		—		68		8,642
Total ending loan balance	$	386,853	$	615,405	$	1,033,629	$	172,311	$	305,023	$	96,977	$	2,610,198



	December 31, 2016
	Real Estate
	Construction		1-4 Family Residential		Commercial		Commercial Loans		Municipal Loans		Loans to Individuals		Total
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	480	$	1,693	$	1,184	$	5,840	$	571	$	241	$	10,009
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	379,526		629,893		942,818		170,159		298,012		116,923		2,537,331
Purchased credit impaired loans	169		5,653		1,976		1,266		—		133		9,197
Total ending loan balance	$	380,175	$	637,239	$	945,978	$	177,265	$	298,583	$	117,297	$	2,556,537

The following tables set forth credit quality indicators by class of loans for the periods presented (in thousands):



	June 30, 2017
	Pass		Pass Watch ⁽¹⁾		Special Mention ⁽¹⁾		Substandard ⁽¹⁾		Doubtful ⁽¹⁾		Total
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	385,367	$	33	$	—	$	1,437	$	16	$	386,853
1-4 Family Residential	611,148		13		—		3,899		345		615,405
Commercial	943,775		10,862		28,659		50,333		—		1,033,629
Commercial Loans	163,964		1,048		3,615		3,638		46		172,311
Municipal Loans	303,522		—		930		571		—		305,023
Loans to Individuals	96,021		—		31		545		380		96,977
Total	$	2,503,797	$	11,956	$	33,235	$	60,423	$	787	$	2,610,198



	December 31, 2016
	Pass		Pass Watch ⁽¹⁾		Special Mention ⁽¹⁾		Substandard ⁽¹⁾		Doubtful ⁽¹⁾		Total
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	374,443	$	34	$	571	$	5,108	$	19	$	380,175
1-4 Family Residential	632,937		68		—		3,380		854		637,239
Commercial	885,049		17,739		10,587		32,603		—		945,978
Commercial Loans	158,943		1,187		8,086		9,012		37		177,265
Municipal Loans	297,014		—		998		571		—		298,583
Loans to Individuals	115,952		—		9		629		707		117,297
Total	$	2,464,338	$	19,028	$	20,251	$	51,303	$	1,617	$	2,556,537


(1)	Includes PCI loans comprised of $5,000 pass watch, $499,000 special mention, $1.0 million substandard and $28,000 doubtful as of June 30, 2017 . Includes PCI loans comprised of $5,000 pass watch, $511,000 special mention, $1.5 million substandard and $28,000 doubtful as of December 31, 2016 .

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Nonperforming Assets and Past Due Loans

Nonaccrual loans are loans 90 days or more delinquent and collection in full of both the principal and interest is not expected. Additionally, some loans that are not delinquent or that are delinquent less than 90 days may be placed on nonaccrual status if it is probable that we will not receive contractual principal and interest payments in accordance with the terms of the respective loan agreement. When a loan is categorized as nonaccrual, the accrual of interest is discontinued and any accrued balance is reversed for financial statement purposes. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied to the outstanding principal balance. Payments of contractual interest are recognized as income only to the extent that full recovery of the principal balance of the loan is reasonably certain. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Other factors, such as the value of collateral securing the loan and the financial condition of the borrower, are considered in judgments as to potential loan loss.

Nonaccrual loans and accruing loans past due more than 90 days include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans.

PCI loans are recorded at fair value at acquisition date. Although the PCI loans may be contractually delinquent, we do not classify these loans as past due or nonperforming as the loans were written down to fair value at the acquisition date and the accretable yield is recognized in interest income over the remaining life of the loan. However, subsequent to acquisition, we re-assess PCI loans for additional impairment and record additional impairment in the event we conclude it is probable that we will be unable to collect all cash flows originally expected to be collected at acquisition plus any additional cash flows expected to be collected due to changes in estimates after acquisition. All such PCI loans for which we recognize subsequent impairment are reported as impaired loans in the financial statements.

The following table sets forth nonperforming assets for the periods presented (in thousands):



	At June 30, 2017		At December 31, 2016
Nonaccrual loans ⁽¹⁾	$	3,034	$	8,280
Accruing loans past due more than 90 days ⁽¹⁾	—		6
Restructured loans ⁽²⁾	5,884		6,431
Other real estate owned	233		339
Repossessed assets	14		49
Total Nonperforming Assets	$	9,165	$	15,105


(1)	Excludes PCI loans measured at fair value at acquisition.


(2)	Includes $3.0 million and $3.1 million in PCI loans restructured as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively.

Foreclosed assets include other real estate owned and repossessed assets. For 1-4 family residential real estate properties, a loan is recognized as a foreclosed property once legal title to the real estate property has been received upon completion of foreclosure or the borrower has conveyed all interest in the residential property through a deed in lieu of foreclosure. As of June 30, 2017 , there were $102,000 in loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process. As of December 31, 2016 , there were $28,000 in loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process.

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The following table sets forth the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans by class of loans for the periods presented (in thousands). The table ex cludes PCI loans measured at fair value at acquisition :



	Nonaccrual Loans
	June 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	53	$	105
1-4 Family Residential	1,012		1,067
Commercial	706		808
Commercial Loans	663		5,477
Loans to Individuals	600		823
Total	$	3,034	$	8,280

Loans are considered impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of a similar nature and on an individual loan basis for other loans. The measurement of loss on impaired loans is generally based on the fair value of the collateral less selling costs if repayment is expected solely from the collateral or the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate stipulated in the loan agreement. In measuring the fair value of the collateral, in addition to relying on third party appraisals, we use assumptions, such as discount rates, and methodologies, such as comparison to the recent selling price of similar assets, consistent with those that would be utilized by unrelated third parties performing a valuation. Loans that are evaluated and determined not to meet the definition of an impaired loan are reserved for at the general reserve rate for its appropriate class.

At the time a loss is probable in the collection of contractual amounts, specific reserves are allocated. Loans are charged off to the liquidation value of the collateral net of liquidation costs, if any, when deemed uncollectible or as soon as collection by liquidation is evident.

The following tables set forth impaired loans by class of loans for the periods presented (in thousands). Impaired loans include restructured and nonaccrual loans for which the allowance was measured in accordance with section 310-10 of ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.” There were no impaired loans recorded without an allowance as of June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016 .



	June 30, 2017
	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment		Related Allowance for Loan Losses
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	60	$	53	$	5
1-4 Family Residential	4,394		4,193		13
Commercial	1,486		1,406		15
Commercial Loans	1,204		1,100		154
Municipal Loans	571		571		11
Loans to Individuals	284		257		94
Total ⁽¹⁾	$	7,999	$	7,580	$	292

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	December 31, 2016
	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment		Related Allowance for Loan Losses
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	486	$	480	$	13
1-4 Family Residential	4,487		4,264		16
Commercial	1,631		1,574		17
Commercial Loans	6,108		5,941		923
Municipal Loans	571		571		11
Loans to Individuals	277		241		106
Total ⁽¹⁾	$	13,560	$	13,071	$	1,086


(1)	Includes $3.0 million and $3.1 million of PCI loans that experienced deterioration in credit quality subsequent to the acquisition date as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively.

The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by class of loans (in thousands):



	June 30, 2017
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current ⁽¹⁾		Total
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	—	$	17	$	21	$	38	$	386,815	$	386,853
1-4 Family Residential	92		812		723		1,627		613,778		615,405
Commercial	168		—		81		249		1,033,380		1,033,629
Commercial Loans	263		80		48		391		171,920		172,311
Municipal Loans	—		—		—		—		305,023		305,023
Loans to Individuals	596		194		157		947		96,030		96,977
Total	$	1,119	$	1,103	$	1,030	$	3,252	$	2,606,946	$	2,610,198



	December 31, 2016
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater than 90 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current ⁽¹⁾		Total
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	917	$	64	$	86	$	1,067	$	379,108	$	380,175
1-4 Family Residential	6,225		755		600		7,580		629,659		637,239
Commercial	70		154		154		378		945,600		945,978
Commercial Loans	783		300		3,459		4,542		172,723		177,265
Municipal Loans	113		—		—		113		298,470		298,583
Loans to Individuals	1,550		320		185		2,055		115,242		117,297
Total	$	9,658	$	1,593	$	4,484	$	15,735	$	2,540,802	$	2,556,537

(1) Includes PCI loans measured at fair value at acquisition.

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The following table sets forth average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans by class of loans for the periods presented (in thousands). The table excludes PCI loans measured at fair value at acquisition that have not experienced further deterioration in credit quality subsequent to the acquisition date :




	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2017				June 30, 2016
	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	344	$	—	$	584	$	5
1-4 Family residential	4,476		50		2,409		43
Commercial	1,158		10		5,403		21
Commercial loans	3,050		18		18,999		120
Municipal loans	571		8		637		9
Loans to individuals	226		1		263		2
Total	$	9,825	$	87	$	28,295	$	200



	Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2017				June 30, 2016
	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	402	$	—	$	495	$	12
1-4 Family Residential	4,390		107		2,195		83
Commercial	1,322		25		5,294		43
Commercial Loans	4,244		36		20,158		292
Municipal Loans	571		15		637		17
Loans to Individuals	248		3		258		4
Total	$	11,177	$	186	$	29,037	$	451

Troubled Debt Restructurings

The restructuring of a loan is considered a TDR if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession. Concessions may include interest rate reductions or below market interest rates, restructuring amortization schedules and other actions intended to minimize potential losses. We may provide a combination of concessions which may include an extension of the amortization period, interest rate reduction, and/or converting the loan to interest-only for a limited period of time.

The following tables set forth the recorded balance of loans considered to be TDRs that were restructured and the type of concession during the periods presented (dollars in thousands):




	Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
	Extend Amortization Period		Interest Rate Reductions		Combination		Total Modifications		Number of Loans
Commercial Loans	$	797	$	—	$	—	$	797	2
Loans to Individuals	23		—		40		63		3
Total	$	820	$	—	$	40	$	860	5

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	Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
	Extend Amortization Period		Interest Rate Reductions		Combination		Total Modifications		Number of Loans
Commercial Loans	$	841	$	—	$	—	$	841	3
Loans to Individuals	29		—		51		80		5
Total	$	870	$	—	$	51	$	921	8




	Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
	Extend Amortization Period		Interest Rate Reductions		Combination		Total Modifications		Number of Loans
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	—	$	—	$	24	$	24	1
1-4 Family Residential	—		77		2,743		2,820		2
Loans to Individuals	20		—		75		95		6
Total	$	20	$	77	$	2,842	$	2,939	9



	Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
	Extend Amortization Period		Interest Rate Reductions		Combination		Total Modifications		Number of Loans
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	463	$	—	$	24	$	487	2
1-4 Family Residential	—		77		2,743		2,820		2
Other	2,088		—		—		2,088		1
Commercial Loans	1,154		—		—		1,154		4
Loans to Individuals	20		—		75		95		6
Total	$	3,725	$	77	$	2,842	$	6,644	15

The majority of loans restructured as TDRs during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were modified with maturity extensions. Interest continues to be charged on principal balances outstanding during the extended term. Therefore, the financial effects of the recorded investment of loans restructured as TDRs during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were not significant. Generally, the loans identified as TDRs were previously reported as impaired loans prior to restructuring and therefore the modification did not impact our determination of the allowance for loan losses.

On an ongoing basis, the performance of the TDRs is monitored for subsequent payment default. Payment default for TDRs is recognized when the borrower is 90 days or more past due. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , the amount of TDRs in default was not significant. Payment defaults for TDRs did not significantly impact the determination of the allowance for loan loss in either period presented.

At June 30, 2017 and 2016 , there were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose terms had been modified in TDRs.

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Purchased Credit Impaired Loans

The following table presents the outstanding principal balance and carrying value for PCI loans for the periods presented (in thousands):



	June 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Outstanding principal balance	$	9,650	$	10,612
Carrying amount	$	8,642	$	9,197

The following table presents the changes in the accretable yield during the periods for PCI loans (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Balance at beginning of period	$	4,003		$	2,342		$	2,480		$	2,493
Reclassifications (to) from nonaccretable discount	(5		)	(235		)	1,814			208
Accretion	(240		)	(509		)	(536		)	(1,103		)
Balance at end of period	$	3,758		$	1,598		$	3,758		$	1,598

7. Long-term Obligations

Long-term obligations are summarized as follows (in thousands):



	June 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Parent Company
Subordinated notes: ⁽¹⁾
5.50% Subordinated Notes Due 2026, net of unamortized debt issuance costs ⁽²⁾	$	98,171	$	98,100
Total Subordinated notes	98,171		98,100
Long-term debt: ⁽³⁾
Southside Statutory Trust III Due 2033, net of unamortized debt issuance costs ⁽⁴⁾	20,546		20,544
Southside Statutory Trust IV Due 2037 ⁽⁵⁾	23,196		23,196
Southside Statutory Trust V Due 2037 ⁽⁶⁾	12,887		12,887
Magnolia Trust Company I Due 2035 ⁽⁷⁾	3,609		3,609
Total Long-term debt	60,238		60,236
Total Parent Company	158,409		158,336

Subsidiaries
FHLB advances ⁽⁸⁾	162,249		443,128
Total Subsidiaries	162,249		443,128
Total Long-term obligations	$	320,658	$	601,464


(1)	This long-term debt consists of subordinated notes with a remaining maturity greater than one year that qualify under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 2 capital, subject to certain limitations.


(2)	This debt carries a fixed rate of 5.50% through September 29, 2021 and thereafter, adjusts quarterly at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 429.7 basis points .


(3)	This long-term debt consists of trust preferred securities that qualify under the risk-based capital guidelines as Tier 1 capital, subject to certain limitations.


(4)	This debt carries an adjustable rate of 4.23639% through September 29, 2017 and adjusts quarterly at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 294 basis points .

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(5)	This debt carries an adjustable rate of 2.46956% through July 29, 2017 and adjusts quarterly at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 130 basis points .


(6)	This debt carries an adjustable rate of 3.49556% through September 14, 2017 and adjusts quarterly at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 225 basis points .


(7)	This debt carries an adjustable rate of 2.98644% through August 22, 2017 and adjusts quarterly at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 180 basis points .


(8)	At June 30, 2017 , the weighted average cost of these advances was 1.8% . Long-term FHLB advances have maturities ranging from July 2018 through July 2028 .

On September 19, 2016 , the Company issued $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes that mature on September 30, 2026 . This debt initially bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.50% through September 29, 2021 and thereafter, adjusts quarterly at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 429.7 basis points . The proceeds from the sale of the subordinated notes were used for general corporate purposes, which included advances to the Bank to finance its activities. The unamortized discount and debt issuance costs reflected in the carrying amount of the subordinated notes totaled approximately $1.8 million at June 30, 2017 and $1.9 million at December 31, 2016 .

The unamortized debt issuance costs reflected in the carrying amount of the Southside Statutory Trust III junior subordinated debentures totaled $73,000 at June 30, 2017 and $75,000 at December 31, 2016 .

From time to time, the Company may enter into various variable rate advances with the FHLB . These advances totaled $280.0 million at June 30, 2017 and $250.0 million at December 31, 2016 . Two of the variable rate advances have interest rates of three-month LIBOR minus 25 basis points. The remaining advances have interest rates ranging from one-month LIBOR plus 0.17% to one-month LIBOR plus 0.278% . In connection with obtaining these advances, the Company entered into various interest rate swap contracts that are treated as cash flow hedges under ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” that effectively converted the variable rate advances to fixed interest rates ranging from 0.932% to 2.345% and original terms ranging from five years to ten years. The cash flows from the swaps are expected to be effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to fluctuations in the one-month and three-month LIBOR interest rates. During the first quarter of 2017 , we terminated two interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges having a total notional value of $40.0 million . At the time of termination, we determined that the underlying hedged forecasted transactions were still probable of occurring. These transactions are reevaluated on a monthly basis thereafter, to determine if the hedged forecasted transactions are still probable of occurring. If at a subsequent evaluation, it is determined that the transactions will not occur, any related gains or losses recorded in AOCI are immediately recognized in earnings. Refer to “Note 10 - Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” in our consolidated financial statements included in this report for a detailed description of our hedging policy and methodology related to derivative instruments.

8. Employee Benefit Plans

The components of net periodic benefit cost (income) are as follows (in thousands):




	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Defined Benefit Pension Plan						Defined Benefit Pension Plan Acquired						Restoration Plan
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017		2016
Service cost	$	341		$	316		$	—		$	—		$	73	$	56
Interest cost	888			953			44			53			151		133
Expected return on assets	(1,513		)	(1,257		)	(53		)	(66		)	—		—
Net loss amortization	312			462			—			—			104		40
Prior service (credit) cost amortization	(3		)	7			—			—			1		1
Special and contractual termination benefits	—			29			—			—			—		—
Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	25		$	510		$	(9	)	$	(13	)	$	329	$	230

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	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Defined Benefit Pension Plan						Defined Benefit Pension Plan Acquired						Restoration Plan
	2017			2016			2017			2016			2017		2016
Service cost	$	699		$	684		$	—		$	—		$	124	$	103
Interest cost	1,800			1,870			89			106			283		268
Expected return on assets	(3,025		)	(2,611		)	(107		)	(133		)	—		—
Net loss amortization	656			820			—			—			151		93
Prior service (credit) cost amortization	(7		)	1			—			—			3		3
Special and contractual termination benefits	—			1,549			—			—			—		—
Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	123		$	2,313		$	(18	)	$	(27	)	$	561	$	467

9. Share-based Incentive Plans

2017 Incentive Plan

On May 10, 2017, our shareholders approved the Southside Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan (the “2017 Incentive Plan”), which is a stock-based incentive compensation plan. A total of 2,050,000 shares of our common stock were reserved and available for issuance pursuant to awards granted under the 2017 Incentive Plan, plus a number of additional shares (not to exceed 410,000 ) underlying awards outstanding as of May 10, 2017 under the Company’s 2009 Incentive Plan that thereafter terminate or expire unexercised, or are cancelled, forfeited or lapse for any reason. Under the 2017 Incentive Plan, we are authorized to grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, and qualified performance-based awards or any combination thereof to selected employees, officers, directors and consultants of the Company and its Affiliates.

There have been no awards granted during the six months ended June 30, 2017 . During the six months ended June 30, 2016 , we granted 87,474 nonqualified stock options (“NQSOs”) pursuant to the 2009 Incentive Plan with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the shares at the date of grant with a weighted average exercise price of $25.97 . The NQSOs have contractual terms of 10 years and vest in equal annual installments over either a three - or four -year period. We also granted 18,315 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) during the six months ended June 30, 2016 , with a total value of $486,000 . The RSUs vest in equal annual installments over either a three - or four -year period.

Historically, shares issued in connection with stock compensation awards have been issued from available authorized shares. Beginning in the second quarter of 2017, shares were issued from available treasury shares. Shares issued in connection with stock compensation awards along with other related information were as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
New shares issued from available authorized shares	14,715		18,256		48,311		23,168
New shares issued from available treasury shares	11,767		—		11,767		—
Total	26,482		18,256		60,078		23,168

Proceeds from stock option exercises	$	383	$	159	$	1,022	$	194

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , we had share-based compensation expense of $419,000 and $913,000 , respectively. Share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was $403,000 and $758,000 , respectively.

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10. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

Our hedging policy allows the use of interest rate derivative instruments to manage our exposure to interest rate risk or hedge specified assets and liabilities. These instruments may include interest rate swaps and interest rate caps and floors. All derivative instruments are carried on the balance sheet at their estimated fair value and are recorded in other assets or other liabilities, as appropriate.

Derivative instruments may be designated as cash flow hedges of variable rate assets or liabilities, or as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions. Gains and losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income to the extent that they are effective. The amount recorded in other comprehensive income is reclassified to earnings in the same periods that the hedged cash flows impact earnings. The ineffective portion of changes in fair value is reported in current earnings.

From time to time, we enter into certain interest rate swap contracts on specific variable-rate advance agreements with the FHLB. These interest rate swap contracts were designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges under ASC Topic 815. The objective of the interest rate swap contracts is to manage the expected future cash flows on $240.0 million of variable-rate advance agreements with the FHLB. The cash flows from the swap are expected to be effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to fluctuations in the underlying LIBOR interest rate.

In accordance with ASC Topic 815, if a hedging item is terminated prior to maturity for a cash settlement, the existing gain or loss within accumulated other comprehensive income will continue to be reclassified into earnings during the period or periods in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings unless it is probable that the forecasted transaction will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period. If the forecasted transaction is deemed probable to not occur, the derivative gain or loss reported in accumulated other comprehensive income shall be reclassified into earnings immediately. During the first quarter of 2017, we terminated two interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges. At the time of termination, we determined that the underlying hedged forecasted transactions were still probable of occurring. The existing gain in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified into earnings in the same periods the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.

At June 30, 2017 , net derivative assets included $4.8 million of cash collateral received from counterparties under master netting agreements and net derivative liabilities included $1.1 million of cash collateral held by a counterparty subject to a master netting agreement. At June 30, 2017 , we had $553,000 of cash collateral receivable that was not offset against derivative liabilities.

From time to time, we may enter into certain interest rate swaps, cap, and floor contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments. These interest rate derivative contracts relate to transactions in which we enter into an interest rate swap, cap, or floor with a customer while concurrently entering into an offsetting interest rate swap, cap, or floor with a third-party financial institution. We agree to pay interest to the customer on a notional amount at a variable rate and receive interest from the customer on a similar notional amount at a fixed interest rate. At the same time, we agree to pay a third-party financial institution the same fixed interest rate on the same notional amount and receive the same variable interest rate on the same notional amount. These interest rate derivative contracts allow our customers to effectively convert a variable rate loan to a fixed rate loan. The changes in the fair value of the underlying derivative contracts primarily offset each other and do not significantly impact our results of operations. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. We recognized swap fee income associated with these derivative contracts immediately based upon the difference in the bid/ask spread of the underlying transactions with the customer and the third-party financial institution. The swap fee income is included in other noninterest income in our consolidated statements of income.

The notional amounts of the derivative instruments represent the contractual cash flows pertaining to the underlying agreements. These amounts are not exchanged and are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the interest rate swaps are presented at net in other assets and other liabilities when a right of offset exists, based on transactions with a single counterparty that are subject to a legally enforceable master netting agreement.

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The following tables present the notional and estimated fair value amount of derivative positions outstanding for the periods presented (in thousands):



	June 30, 2017								December 31, 2016
	Estimated Fair Value								Estimated Fair Value
	Notional Amount ⁽¹⁾		Asset Derivative			Liability Derivative			Notional Amount ⁽¹⁾		Asset Derivative			Liability Derivative
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts:
Swaps-Cash Flow Hedge-Financial institution counterparties	$	240,000	$	6,189		$	344		$	250,000	$	7,069		$	—
Derivatives designated as non-hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts:
Swaps-Financial institution counterparties	67,942		76			1,222			2,182		85			—
Swaps-Customer counterparties	67,942		1,222			76			2,182		—			85
Gross derivatives			7,487			1,642					7,154			85
Offsetting derivative assets/liabilities			(420		)	(420		)			—			—
Cash collateral received/posted			(4,760		)	(1,146		)			(7,154		)	—
Net derivatives included in the consolidated balance sheets ⁽²⁾			$	2,307		$	76				$	—		$	85


(1)	Notional amounts, which represent the extent of involvement in the derivatives market, are used to determine the contractual cash flows required in accordance with the terms of the agreement. These amounts are typically not exchanged, significantly exceed amounts subject to credit or market risk, and are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheets.

(2)

Net derivative assets are included in “other assets” and net derivative liabilities are included in “other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets. Included in the fair value of net derivative assets and net derivative liabilities are credit valuation adjustments reflecting counterparty credit risk and our credit risk. We had net credit exposure of $1.6 million related to interest rate swaps with financial institutions and $1.2 million related to interest rate swaps with customers at June 30, 2017 . The credit risk associated with customer transactions is partially mitigated as these transactions are generally secured by the non-cash collateral securing the underlying transaction being hedged. We had no credit exposure related to interest rate swaps with financial or customer counterparties at December 31, 2016 .

The summarized expected weighted average remaining maturity of the notional amount of interest rate swaps and the weighted average interest rates associated with the amounts expected to be received or paid on interest rate swap agreements are presented below (dollars in thousands). Variable rates received on pay fixed swaps are based on one-month or three-month LIBOR rates in effect at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 :



	June 30, 2017							December 31, 2016
			Weighted Average							Weighted Average
	Notional Amount		Remaining Maturity (in years)	Receive Rate		Pay Rate		Notional Amount		Remaining Maturity (in years)	Receive Rate		Pay Rate
Swaps-Cash Flow Hedge
Financial institution counterparties	$	240,000	5.8	1.14	%	1.43	%	$	250,000	5.4	0.68	%	1.31	%
Swaps-Non-Hedging
Financial institution counterparties	67,942		13.2	1.04		2.37		2,182		9.7	0.62		1.57
Customer counterparties	67,942		13.2	2.37		1.04		2,182		9.7	1.57		0.62

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11. Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability is not adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and (iv) willing to transact.

Valuation techniques including the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach are utilized to determine fair value. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation policies and procedures are determined by our investment department and reported to our Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) for review. An entity must consider all aspects of nonperforming risk, including the entity’s own credit standing, when measuring fair value of a liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. A fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 Inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 Inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 Inputs - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , included loans for which a specific allowance was established based on the fair value of collateral and commercial real estate for which fair value of the properties was less than the cost basis. For both asset classes, the unobservable inputs were the additional adjustments applied by management to the appraised values to reflect such factors as non-current appraisals and revisions to estimated time to sell. These adjustments are determined based on qualitative judgments made by management on a case-by-case basis and are not quantifiable inputs, although they are used in the determination of fair value.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.

Certain financial assets are measured at fair value in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of fair value accounting or write-downs of individual assets. Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstances that caused the transfer, which generally coincides with our monthly and/or quarterly valuation process. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2017 or the year ended December 31, 2016 .

Securities Available for Sale – U.S. Treasury securities and other equity securities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs. Other securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from independent pricing services. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.

We review the prices supplied by the independent pricing services for reasonableness and to ensure such prices are aligned with traditional pricing matrices. In addition, we obtain an understanding of their underlying pricing methodologies and their Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements-Reporting on Controls of a Service Organization (“SSAE 16”). We validate prices supplied by the independent pricing services by comparison to prices obtained from, in most cases, three additional third

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party sources. For securities where prices are outside a reasonable range, we further review those securities to determine what a reasonable price estimate is for that security, given available data.

Derivatives – Derivatives are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. We obtain fair value measurements from three sources including an independent pricing service and the counterparty to the derivatives designated as hedges. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, credit information and the derivatives’ terms and conditions, among other things. We review the prices supplied by the sources for reasonableness. In addition, we obtain a basic understanding of their underlying pricing methodology. We validate prices supplied by the sources by comparison to one another.

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, which means that the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis included foreclosed assets and impaired loans at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .

Foreclosed Assets – Foreclosed assets are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell. The fair value measurements of foreclosed assets can include Level 2 measurement inputs such as real estate appraisals and comparable real estate sales information, in conjunction with Level 3 measurement inputs such as cash flow projections, qualitative adjustments, and sales cost estimates. As a result, the categorization of foreclosed assets is Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In connection with the measurement and initial recognition of certain foreclosed assets, we may recognize charge-offs through the allowance for loan losses.

Impaired Loans – Certain impaired loans may be reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on customized discounting criteria or appraisals. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the impact of loans with specific reserves based on the fair value of the collateral was reflected in our allowance for loan losses.

Certain nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include reporting units measured at fair value and tested for goodwill impairment.

The following tables summarize assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (in thousands):

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	As of June 30, 2017
			Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Recurring fair value measurements
Investment Securities:
State and Political Subdivisions	$	326,159	$	—	$	326,159	$	—
Other Stocks and Bonds	5,144		—		5,144		—
Other Equity Securities	5,954		5,954		—		—
Mortgage-backed Securities: ⁽¹⁾
Residential	654,104		—		654,104		—
Commercial	406,450		—		406,450		—
Derivative assets:
Interest rate swaps	7,487		—		7,487		—
Total asset recurring fair value measurements	$	1,405,298	$	5,954	$	1,399,344	$	—

Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate swaps	$	1,642	$	—	$	1,642	$	—
Total liability recurring fair value measurements	$	1,642	$	—	$	1,642	$	—

Nonrecurring fair value measurements
Foreclosed assets	$	247	$	—	$	—	$	247
Impaired loans ⁽²⁾	6,785		—		—		6,785
Total asset nonrecurring fair value measurements	$	7,032	$	—	$	—	$	7,032

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	As of December 31, 2016
			Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Recurring fair value measurements
Investment Securities:
U.S. Treasury	$	70,069	$	70,069	$	—	$	—
State and Political Subdivisions	385,197		—		385,197		—
Other Stocks and Bonds	6,651		—		6,651		—
Other Equity Securities	5,920		5,920		—		—
Mortgage-backed Securities: ⁽¹⁾
Residential	627,508		—		627,508		—
Commercial	384,255		—		384,255		—
Derivative assets:
Interest rate swaps	7,154		—		7,154		—
Total asset recurring fair value measurements	$	1,486,754	$	75,989	$	1,410,765	$	—

Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate swaps	$	85	$	—	$	85	$	—
Total liability recurring fair value measurements	$	85	$	—	$	85	$	—

Nonrecurring fair value measurements
Foreclosed assets	$	388	$	—	$	—	$	388
Impaired loans ⁽²⁾	9,693		—		—		9,693
Total asset nonrecurring fair value measurements	$	10,081	$	—	$	—	$	10,081


(1)	All mortgage-backed securities are issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.


(2)	Impaired loans represent collateral-dependent loans with a specific valuation allowance. Losses on these loans represent charge-offs which are netted against the allowance for loan losses.

Disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, is required when it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other estimation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Such techniques and assumptions, as they apply to individual categories of our financial instruments, are as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents is a reasonable estimate of those assets’ fair value.

Investment and mortgage - backed securities held to maturity - Fair values for these securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices for similar securities or estimates from independent pricing services.

FHLB stock and other investments - The carrying amount of FHLB stock and other investments is a reasonable estimate of the fair value of those assets.

Loans receivable - For adjustable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, the carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of those assets’ fair value. The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Nonperforming loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or the underlying value of the collateral where applicable.

Loans held for sale – The fair value of loans held for sale is determined based on expected proceeds, which are based on sales contracts and commitments.

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Deposit liabilities - The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount on demand at the reporting date, which is the carrying value. Fair values for fixed rate CDs are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements - Federal funds purchased generally have original terms to maturity of one day and repurchase agreements generally have terms of less than one year, and therefore both are considered short-term borrowings. Consequently, their carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

FHLB advances - The fair value of these advances is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates at which advances would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.

Subordinated notes - The fair value of the subordinated notes is estimated by discounting future cash flows using estimated rates at which long-term debt would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the remaining maturities.

Long-term debt - The fair value of the long-term debt is estimated by discounting future cash flows using estimated rates at which long-term debt would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the remaining maturities.

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The following tables present our financial assets, financial liabilities, and unrecognized financial instruments measured on a nonrecurring basis at both their respective carrying amounts and estimated fair value (in thousands):



			Estimated Fair Value
June 30, 2017	Carrying Amount		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	235,832	$	235,832	$	235,832	$	—	$	—
Investment Securities:
Held to maturity, at carrying value	419,825		430,155		—		430,155		—
Mortgage-backed Securities:
Held to maturity, at carrying value	505,713		513,621		—		513,621		—
FHLB stock, at cost, and other investments	66,985		66,985		—		66,985		—
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses	2,590,957		2,603,697		—		—		2,603,697
Loans held for sale	3,036		3,036		—		3,036		—
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits	$	3,624,073	$	3,620,875	$	—	$	3,620,875	$	—
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements	8,424		8,424		—		8,424		—
FHLB advances	1,178,082		1,172,459		—		1,172,459		—
Subordinated notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	98,171		102,771		—		102,771		—
Long-term debt , net of unamortized debt issuance costs	60,238		47,897		—		47,897		—



			Estimated Fair Value
December 31, 2016	Carrying Amount		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	169,654	$	169,654	$	169,654	$	—	$	—
Investment Securities:
Held to maturity, at carrying value	425,810		429,912		—		429,912		—
Mortgage-backed Securities:
Held to maturity, at carrying value	511,677		514,370		—		514,370		—
FHLB stock, at cost, and other investments	66,592		66,592		—		66,592		—
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses	2,538,626		2,630,009		—		—		2,630,009
Loans held for sale	7,641		7,641		—		7,641		—
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits	$	3,533,076	$	3,293,352	$	—	$	3,293,352	$	—
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements	7,097		7,097		—		7,097		—
FHLB advances	1,309,646		1,331,517		—		1,331,517		—
Subordinated notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs	98,100		101,627		—		101,627		—
Long-term debt , net of unamortized debt issuance costs	60,236		45,147		—		45,147		—

The fair value estimate of financial instruments for which quoted market prices are unavailable is dependent upon the assumptions used. Consequently, those estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could

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not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented in the above fair value table do not necessarily represent their underlying value.

12. Income Taxes

The income tax expense included in the accompanying statements of income consists of the following (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Current income tax expense	$	3,317	$	1,454	$	6,344	$	5,239
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense	36		1,318		17		506
Income tax expense	$	3,353	$	2,772	$	6,361	$	5,745

Net deferred tax assets totaled $22.4 million at June 30, 2017 and $28.9 million at December 31, 2016 . No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was recorded at June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016 , as management believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized in future years. Unrecognized tax benefits were not material at June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016 .

During the first quarter of 2017, we adopted a new accounting standard that impacted how the income tax effects associated with stock-based compensation are recognized. See “Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies” for additional information.

We recognized income tax expense of $3.4 million and $6.4 million , for an effective tax rate (“ETR”) of 18.8% and 17.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively, compared to income tax expense of $2.8 million and $5.7 million , for an ETR of 19.6% and 18.7% , for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively. The lower ETR for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was mainly due to the adoption of the accounting standard mentioned above, reducing income tax expense by $84,000 and $210,000 and the ETR by 0.5% and 0.6% , respectively. The ETR differs from the stated rate of 35% during the comparable period primarily due to the effect of tax-exempt income from municipal loans and securities, as well as bank owned life insurance. We file federal income tax returns and certain state tax returns. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2013 .

13. Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements, Commitments and Contingencies

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk . In the normal course of business, we are a party to certain financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk to meet the financing needs of our customers. These off-balance-sheet instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount reflected in the financial statements. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement and exposure to credit loss that we have in these particular classes of financial instruments.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer provided that the terms established in the contract are met. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and may require the payment of fees. Since some commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. These guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan commitments to customers and similarly do not necessarily represent future cash obligations.

Financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk were as follows (in thousands):



	At June 30, 2017		At December 31, 2016
Unused commitments:
Commitments to extend credit	$	693,485	$	665,663
Standby letters of credit	9,818		9,075
Total	$	703,303	$	674,738

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We apply the same credit policies in making commitments and standby letters of credit as we do for on-balance-sheet instruments. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, upon extension of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies but may include cash or cash equivalents, negotiable instruments, real estate, accounts receivable, inventory, oil, gas and mineral interests, property, plant, and equipment.

Lease Commitments . We lease certain branch facilities and office equipment under operating leases. It is expected that certain leases will be renewed, or equipment replaced with new leased equipment, as these leases expire.

Securities . In the normal course of business we buy and sell securities. There were $24.9 million and $160,000 of unsettled trades to purchase securities at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. There were no unsettled trades to sell securities as of June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016 .

Deposits . There were no unsettled issuances of brokered CDs at June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016 .

Litigation . We are a party to various litigation in the normal course of business. Management, after consulting with our legal counsel, believes that any liability resulting from litigation will not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is a discussion of our consolidated financial condition, changes in our financial condition, and results of our operations, and should be read and reviewed in conjunction with the financial statements, and the notes thereto, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 .

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements of other than historical fact that are contained in this report may be considered to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of and subject to the safe harbor protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. These statements may include words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “appear,” “believe,” “could,” “should,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “seek,” “intend,” “probability,” “risk,” “goal,” “objective,” “plans,” “potential,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, objectives, goals, anticipations, assumptions and estimates about our future performance and are subject to significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For example, discussions about trends in asset quality, capital, liquidity, the pace of loan and revenue growth, the Company’s ability to sell nonperforming assets, expense reductions, planned operational efficiencies, earnings and certain market risk disclosures, including the impact of interest rates and other economic factors, are based upon information presently available to management and are dependent on choices about key model characteristics and assumptions and are subject to various limitations. By their nature, certain of the market risk disclosures are only estimates and could be materially different from what actually occurs in the future. Accordingly, our results could materially differ from those that have been estimated. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:

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general economic conditions, either globally, nationally, in the State of Texas, or in the specific markets in which we operate, including, without limitation, the deterioration of the commercial real estate, residential real estate, construction and development, energy, oil, and gas credit and liquidity markets, which could cause an adverse change in our net interest margin, or a decline in the value of our assets, which could result in realized losses;

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current or future legislation, regulatory changes or changes in monetary or fiscal policy that adversely affect the businesses in which we are engaged, including the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Dodd-Frank Act”), the Federal Reserve’s actions with respect to interest rates, the capital requirements promulgated by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (“Basel Committee”) and other regulatory responses to economic conditions;


•	adverse changes in the status or financial condition of the Government-Sponsored Enterprises (the “GSEs”) which impact the GSEs’ guarantees or ability to pay or issue debt;


•	adverse changes in the credit portfolio of other U.S. financial institutions relative to the performance of certain of our investment securities;


•	economic or other disruptions caused by acts of terrorism in the United States, Europe or other areas;


•	changes in the interest rate yield curve such as flat, inverted or steep yield curves, or changes in the interest rate environment that impact interest margins and may impact prepayments on our mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) portfolio;


•	increases in our nonperforming assets;


•	our ability to maintain adequate liquidity to fund operations and growth;


•	any applicable regulatory limits or other restrictions on Southside Bank’s ability to pay dividends to us;


•	the failure of our assumptions underlying allowance for loan losses and other estimates;


•	the effectiveness of our derivative financial instruments and hedging activities to manage risk;


•	unexpected outcomes of, and the costs associated with, existing or new litigation involving us;


•	changes impacting our balance sheet and leverage strategy;


•	risks related to actual mortgage prepayments diverging from projections;


•	risks related to actual U.S. Agency MBS prepayments exceeding projected prepayment levels;


•	risks related to U.S. Agency MBS prepayments increasing due to U.S. Government programs designed to assist homeowners to refinance their mortgage that might not otherwise have qualified;


•	our ability to monitor interest rate risk;

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•	risks related to the price per barrel of crude oil;


•	significant increases in competition in the banking and financial services industry;


•	changes in consumer spending, borrowing and saving habits;


•	technological changes, including potential cyber-security incidents;


•	execution of future acquisition, reorganization or disposition transactions, including the risk that the anticipated benefits of such transactions are not realized;


•	our ability to increase market share and control expenses;


•	our ability to develop competitive new products and services in a timely manner and the acceptance of such products and services by our customers;


•	the effect of changes in federal or state tax laws;


•	the effect of compliance with legislation or regulatory changes;


•	the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices;


•	credit risks of borrowers, including any increase in those risks due to changing economic conditions;


•	risks related to loans secured by real estate, including the risk that the value and marketability of collateral could decline; and


•	other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I - “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 .

All written or oral forward-looking statements made by us or attributable to us are expressly qualified by this cautionary notice. We disclaim any obligation to update any factors or to announce publicly the result of revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments, unless otherwise required by law.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our accounting and reporting estimates conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and general practices within the financial services industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We consider our critical accounting policies to include the following:

Allowance for Losses on Loans . The allowance for losses on loans represents our best estimate of probable losses inherent in the existing loan portfolio. The allowance for losses on loans is increased by the provision for losses on loans charged to expense and reduced by loans charged-off, net of recoveries. The provision for losses on loans is determined based on our assessment of several factors: reviews and evaluations of specific loans, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and the related impact on specific borrowers and industry groups, historical loan loss experience, the level of classified and nonperforming loans and the results of regulatory examinations.

The allowance for loan loss is based on the most current review of the loan portfolio and is a result of multiple processes. The servicing officer has the primary responsibility for updating significant changes in a customer’s financial position. Each officer prepares status updates on any credit deemed to be experiencing repayment difficulties which, in the officer’s opinion, would place the collection of principal or interest in doubt. Our internal loan review department is responsible for an ongoing review of our loan portfolio with specific goals set for the loans to be reviewed on an annual basis.

At each review, a subjective analysis methodology is used to grade the respective loan. Categories of grading vary in severity from loans that do not appear to have a significant probability of loss at the time of review to loans that indicate a probability that the entire balance of the loan will be uncollectible. If full collection of the loan balance appears unlikely at the time of review, estimates of future expected cash flows or appraisals of the collateral securing the debt are used to determine the necessary allowances. The internal loan review department maintains a list of all loans or loan relationships that are graded as having more than the normal degree of risk associated with them. In addition, a list of specifically reserved loans or loan relationships of $150,000 or more is updated on a quarterly basis in order to properly determine the necessary allowance and keep management informed on the status of attempts to correct the deficiencies noted with respect to the loan.

Loans are considered impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of loss on impaired loans is generally based on the fair value of the collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral or the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest rate stipulated in the loan agreement. In measuring the fair value of the collateral, in addition to relying on third party appraisals, we use assumptions such

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as discount rates and methodologies, comparisons to recent sales prices of similar assets, and other assumptions consistent with those that would be utilized by unrelated third parties performing a valuation.

Changes in the financial condition of individual borrowers, economic conditions, historical loss experience and the conditions of the various markets in which collateral may be sold all may affect the required level of the allowance for losses on loans and the associated provision for loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses related to purchase credit impaired (“PCI”) loans is based on an analysis that is performed quarterly to estimate the expected cash flows for each loan deemed PCI. To the extent that the expected cash flows from a PCI loan have decreased since the acquisition date, we establish or increase the allowance for loan losses.

For acquired loans that are not deemed credit impaired at acquisition, credit discounts representing the principal losses expected over the life of the loan are a component of the initial fair value. Subsequent to the purchase date, the methods utilized to estimate the required allowance for loan losses for these loans is similar to originated loans. The remaining differences between the purchase price and the unpaid principal balance at the date of acquisition are recorded in interest income over the economic life of the loan.

As of June 30, 2017 , our review of the loan portfolio indicated that a loan loss allowance of $19.2 million was appropriate to cover probable losses in the portfolio.

Refer to “Part II - Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Loan Loss Experience and Allowance for Loan Losses” and “Note 6 – Loans and Allowance for Probable Loan Losses” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 for a detailed description of our estimation process and methodology related to the allowance for loan losses.

Estimation of Fair Value . The estimation of fair value is significant to a number of our assets and liabilities. In addition, GAAP requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments as a part of the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Fair values for securities are volatile and may be influenced by a number of factors, including market interest rates, prepayment speeds, discount rates and the shape of yield curves. Fair values for most investment and MBS are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on the quoted prices of similar instruments or estimates from independent pricing services. Where there are price variances outside certain ranges from different pricing services for specific securities, those pricing variances are reviewed with other market data to determine which of the price estimates is appropriate for that period. Fair values for our derivatives are based on measurements that consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, credit information, and the derivatives’ terms and conditions, among other things. We validate prices supplied by the sources by comparison to one another.

Impairment of Investment Securities and Mortgage-backed Securities . Investment securities and MBS classified as available for sale (“AFS”) are carried at fair value, and the impact of changes in fair value are recorded on our consolidated balance sheet as an unrealized gain or loss in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income,” a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Securities classified as AFS or held to maturity (“HTM”) are subject to our review to identify when a decline in value is other-than-temporary. When it is determined that a decline in value is other-than-temporary, the carrying value of the security is reduced to its estimated fair value, with a corresponding charge to earnings for the credit portion and to other comprehensive income for the noncredit portion. Factors considered in determining whether a decline in value is other-than-temporary include: (1) whether the decline is substantial, the duration of the decline and the reasons for the decline in value; (2) whether the decline is related to a credit event, a change in interest rate or a change in the market discount rate; (3) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; and (4) whether we have a current intent to sell the security and whether it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before the anticipated recovery of its amortized cost basis. For certain assets, we consider expected cash flows of the investment in determining if impairment exists.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan . The plan obligations and related assets of our defined benefit pension plan (the “Plan”) and the OmniAmerican Bank Defined Benefit Plan (the “Acquired Plan”) are described in “Note 11 – Employee Benefits” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . Entry into the Plan by new employees was frozen effective December 31, 2005. Effective December 31, 2006, employee benefits under the Acquired Plan were frozen by Omni. In addition, no new participants may be added to the Acquired Plan. Plan assets, which consist primarily of marketable equity and debt instruments, are valued using observable market quotations. Plan obligations and the annual pension expense are determined by independent actuaries and through the use of a number of assumptions that are reviewed by management. Key assumptions in measuring the Plan obligations include the discount rate, the rate of salary increases and the estimated future return on Plan assets. In determining the discount rate, we utilized a cash flow matching analysis to determine a range of appropriate discount rates for our defined benefit pension and restoration plans. In developing the cash flow matching analysis, we constructed a portfolio of high quality noncallable bonds (rated AA- or better) to match as close as possible the timing of future benefit payments of the Plans at December 31, 2016 . Based on this cash flow matching analysis, we were able to determine an appropriate discount rate.

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Salary increase assumptions are based upon historical experience and our anticipated future actions. The expected long-term rate of return assumption reflects the average return expected based on the investment strategies and asset allocation on the assets invested to provide for the Plan’s liabilities. We consider broad equity and bond indices, long-term return projections, and actual long-term historical Plan performance when evaluating the expected long-term rate of return assumption. At June 30, 2017 , the weighted-average actuarial assumptions of the Plan were: a discount rate of 4.23% ; assumed salary increases of 3.50% ; and a long-term rate of return on Plan assets of 7.25% . Material changes in pension benefit costs may occur in the future due to changes in these assumptions. Future annual amounts could be impacted by changes in the number of Plan participants, changes in the level of benefits provided, changes in the discount rates, changes in the expected long-term rate of return, changes in the level of contributions to the Plan and other factors.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Certain non-GAAP measures are used by management to supplement the evaluation of our performance. These include the following fully-taxable equivalent measures: tax-equivalent net interest income, tax-equivalent net interest margin, and tax-equivalent net interest spread, which include the effects of taxable-equivalent adjustments using a federal income tax rate of 35% to increase tax-exempt interest income to a tax-equivalent basis. Whenever we present a non-GAAP financial measure in an SEC filing, we are also required to present the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP and reconcile the differences between the non-GAAP financial measure and such comparable GAAP measure. Tax-equivalent adjustments are reported in notes 2 and 3 to the “Average Balances with Average Yields and Rates” tables under “Results of Operations.”

Tax-equivalent net interest income, net interest margin and net interest spread. Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis is a non-GAAP measure that adjusts for the tax-favored status of net interest income from loans and investments. We believe this measure to be the preferred industry measurement of net interest income and it enhances comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. The most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is our net interest income. Net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis is net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis divided by average interest-earning assets on a tax-equivalent basis. The most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is our net interest margin. Net interest spread on a tax-equivalent basis is the difference in the average yield on average interest-earning assets on a tax equivalent basis and the average rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities. The most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is our net interest spread.

These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP-basis financial statements, and other bank holding companies may define or calculate these or similar measures differently.

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Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements, Commitments and Contingencies

Financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk were as follows (in thousands):



	At June 30, 2017		At December 31, 2016
Unused commitments:
Commitments to extend credit	$	693,485	$	665,663
Standby letters of credit	9,818		9,075
Total	$	703,303	$	674,738

Deposits . There were no unsettled issuances of brokered CDs at June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016 .

OVERVIEW

Operating Results

During the three months ended June 30, 2017 , our net income increase d $3.1 million , or 27.1% , to $14.5 million from $11.4 million for the same period in 2016 . The increase was the result of a $4.9 million increase in interest income, a $2.4 million decrease in provision for loan losses, and a $0.3 million decrease in noninterest expense, partially offset by a $3.9 million increase in interest expense and a $0.6 million increase in income tax expense. Earnings per diluted common share increase d $0.07 , or 16.7% , to $0.49 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 , from $0.42 for the same period in 2016 .

During the six months ended June 30, 2017 , our net income increase d $4.6 million , or 18.3% , to $29.5 million from $24.9 million for the same period in 2016 . The increase was the result of a $6.8 million increase in interest income, a $3.8 million decrease in noninterest expense, and a $3.6 million decrease in provision for loan losses, partially offset by a $7.1 million increase in interest

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expense, and $2.0 million decrease in noninterest income and a $0.6 million increase in income tax expense. Earnings per diluted common share increase d $0.08 , or 8.7% , to $1.00 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 , from $0.92 for the same period in 2016 .

Financial Condition

Our total assets increase d $14.7 million , or 0.3% , to $5.58 billion at June 30, 2017 from $5.56 billion at December 31, 2016 primarily as a result of increases in our loan portfolio and cash and cash equivalents partially offset by decreases in our securities portfolio and deferred tax asset. Loans increase d $53.7 million , or 2.1% , to $2.61 billion compared to $2.56 billion at December 31, 2016 . The net increase in our loans was comprised of increase s of $87.7 million in commercial real estate loans, $6.7 million of construction loans, and $6.4 million of municipal loans, which were partially offset by decrease s of $21.8 million of 1-4 family residential loans, $20.3 million of loans to individuals, and $5.0 million of commercial loans. Our securities portfolio decrease d by $93.7 million , or 3.9% , to $2.32 billion , compared to $2.42 billion at December 31, 2016 . Net deferred tax asset totaled $22.4 million at June 30, 2017 , as compared to $28.9 million at December 31, 2016 . The $6.5 million decrease in deferred tax assets was due primarily to the decrease in the unrealized losses in the AFS securities portfolio.

Our nonperforming assets at June 30, 2017 decrease d 39.3% , to $9.2 million and represented 0.16% of total assets, compared to $15.1 million , or 0.27% of total assets at December 31, 2016. Nonaccruing loans decrease d $5.2 million , or 63.4% , to $3.0 million and the ratio of nonaccruing loans to total loans decrease d to 0.12% at June 30, 2017 compared to 0.32% at December 31, 2016 . Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) decrease d to $233,000 at June 30, 2017 from $339,000 at December 31, 2016 . Repossessed assets decrease d to $14,000 at June 30, 2017 from $49,000 at December 31, 2016 . Restructured loans were $5.9 million at June 30, 2017 , a decrease from $6.4 million at December 31, 2016 .

Our deposits increase d $91.0 million , or 2.6% , to $3.62 billion at June 30, 2017 from $3.53 billion at December 31, 2016 . The increase in our deposits during 2017 was the result of the increase in brokered CDs. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 , our non-interest bearing deposits increase d $53.3 million and interest bearing deposits increase d $37.7 million . Total FHLB advances decrease d $131.6 million to $1.18 billion at June 30, 2017 from $1.31 billion at December 31, 2016 . Short-term FHLB advances increase d $149.3 million to $1.02 billion at June 30, 2017 from $866.5 million at December 31, 2016 . Long-term FHLB advances decrease d $280.9 million to $162.2 million at June 30, 2017 from $443.1 million at December 31, 2016 .

Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2017 totaled $547.1 million compared to $518.3 million at December 31, 2016 . The 5.6% increase was primarily the result of net income of $29.5 million recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2017 , a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $11.9 million , stock compensation expense of $913,000 , net issuance of common stock under employee stock plans of $890,000 and common stock issued under our dividend reinvestment plan of $721,000 . These increase s were partially offset by cash dividends paid of $15.2 million .

Key financial indicators management follows include, but are not limited to, numerous interest rate sensitivity and interest rate risk indicators, credit risk, operations risk, liquidity risk, capital risk, regulatory risk, competition risk, yield curve risk, U.S. Agency MBS prepayment risk, and economic risk indicators.

Balance Sheet Strategy

We utilize wholesale funding and securities to enhance our profitability and balance sheet composition by determining acceptable levels of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk consistent with prudent capital management. This balance sheet strategy consists of borrowing a combination of long- and short-term funds from the FHLB and, when determined appropriate, issuing brokered CDs. These funds are invested primarily in U.S. Agency MBS, and to a lesser extent, long-term municipal securities and U.S. Treasury securities. Although U.S. Agency MBS often carry lower yields than traditional mortgage loans and other types of loans we make, these securities generally (i) increase the overall quality of our assets because of either the implicit or explicit guarantees of the U.S. Government, (ii) are more liquid than individual loans and (iii) may be used to collateralize our borrowings or other obligations. While the strategy of investing a substantial portion of our assets in U.S. Agency MBS and municipal securities has historically resulted in lower interest rate spreads and margins, we believe the lower operating expenses and reduced credit risk, combined with the managed interest rate risk of this strategy, have enhanced our overall profitability over the last several years. At this time, we utilize this balance sheet strategy with the goal of enhancing overall profitability by maximizing the use of our capital.

Risks associated with the asset structure we maintain include a lower net interest rate spread and margin when compared to our peers, changes in the slope of the yield curve, which can reduce our net interest rate spread and margin, increased interest rate risk, the length of interest rate cycles, changes in volatility spreads associated with the MBS and municipal securities, the unpredictable nature of MBS prepayments and credit risks associated with the municipal securities. See “Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors – Risks Related to Our Business” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 , for a discussion of risks related to interest rates. Our asset structure, net interest spread and net interest margin require us to closely

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monitor our interest rate risk. An additional risk is the change in fair value of the AFS securities portfolio as a result of changes in interest rates. Significant increases in interest rates, especially long-term interest rates, could adversely impact the fair value of the AFS securities portfolio, which could also significantly impact our equity capital. Due to the unpredictable nature of MBS prepayments, the length of interest rate cycles, and the slope of the interest rate yield curve, net interest income could fluctuate more than simulated under the scenarios modeled by our ALCO and described under “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Determining the appropriate size of the balance sheet is one of the critical decisions any bank makes. Our balance sheet is not merely the result of a series of micro-decisions, but rather the size is controlled based on the economics of assets compared to the economics of funding. The current low interest rate environment and investment and economic landscape requires that we monitor the interest rate sensitivity of the assets driving our growth and closely align ALCO objectives accordingly.

The management of our securities portfolio as a percentage of earning assets is guided by the current economics associated with increasing the securities portfolio, changes in our overall loan and deposit levels, and changes in our wholesale funding levels. If adequate quality loan growth is not available to achieve our goal of enhancing profitability by maximizing the use of capital, as described above, then we may purchase additional securities, if appropriate, which may cause securities as a percentage of earning assets to increase. Should we determine that increasing the securities portfolio or replacing the current securities maturities and principal payments is not an efficient use of capital, we may decrease the level of securities through proceeds from maturities, principal payments on MBS or sales. Our balance sheet strategy is designed such that our securities portfolio should help mitigate financial performance associated with potential business cycles that include slower loan growth and higher credit costs.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2017 , we sold Texas municipal securities, U.S. Agency collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”), U.S. Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), and U.S. Treasury securities that resulted in an overall loss on the sale of AFS securities of $75,000 . During the second quarter, we sold selected long-term CMBS and lower yielding CMOs. In addition, we primarily sold Texas municipal securities that were potentially callable in the next three years. These security sales were designed to target one or both of the following objectives. First, we wanted to alleviate margin compression brought on by the Federal Reserve raising rates three times since December 2016, by selling lower yielding fixed rate securities. In addition, as long term interest rates continued to fall throughout the quarter, we sold longer duration securities. During the second quarter of 2017, we sold our remaining U.S. Treasury securities. These U.S. Treasury securities had longer durations and lower yields. During the quarter ended June 30, 2017 , we primarily purchased premium CMOs, CMBS, and Texas municipal securities with favorable expected returns in relation to risk. Our total portfolio, comprised of investment and MBS, decrease d from $2.42 billion at December 31, 2016 to $2.32 billion at June 30, 2017 , which was partially offset by loan growth during the second quarter.

At June 30, 2017 , securities decreased as a percentage of assets to 41.6% as compared to 43.4% at December 31, 2016 due to the overall increase in total assets of $14.7 million and the $93.7 million , or 3.9% , decrease in the securities portfolio. The size of the securities portfolio increased during the last quarter of 2016 to offset the interest expense associated with the subordinated debt we issued in September 2016. Our balance sheet management strategy is dynamic and will be continually reevaluated as market conditions warrant. As interest rates, yield curves, MBS prepayments, funding costs, security spreads and loan and deposit portfolios change, our determination of the proper types, amount and maturities of securities to own, as well as funding needs and funding sources, will continue to be reevaluated. Should the economics of purchasing securities decrease, we may allow this part of the balance sheet to shrink through run-off or security sales. However, should the economics become more attractive, we may strategically increase the securities portfolio and the balance sheet.

With respect to liabilities, we continue to utilize a combination of FHLB advances and deposits to achieve our strategy of minimizing cost while achieving overall interest rate risk objectives as well as the liability management objectives of the ALCO. FHLB funding is the primary wholesale funding source we are currently utilizing.

Our FHLB borrowings decrease d 10.0% , or $131.6 million , to $1.18 billion at June 30, 2017 from $1.31 billion at December 31, 2016 . During the six months ended June 30, 2017 , our long-term FHLB advances decrease d $280.9 million , to $162.2 million from $443.1 million at December 31, 2016 . From time to time, the Company may enter into various variable rate advances with the FHLB. These advances totaled $280.0 million at June 30, 2017 and $250.0 million at December 31, 2016 . These advances have interest rates ranging from one-month LIBOR plus 0.17% to one-month LIBOR plus 0.278% . Two of the variable rate advances have interest rates of three-month LIBOR minus 25 basis points. In connection with obtaining these advances, the Company entered into various interest rate swap contracts that are treated as cash flow hedges under ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” that effectively converted the variable rate advances to fixed interest rates ranging from 0.932% to 2.345% and original terms ranging from five years to ten years. The cash flows from the swaps are expected to be effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to fluctuations in the one-month and three-month LIBOR interest rates. During the first quarter of 2017 , we terminated two interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges having a total notional value of $ 40.0 million . At the time of termination, we determined that the underlying hedged forecasted transactions were still probable

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of occurring. These transactions are reevaluated on a monthly basis thereafter, to determine if the hedged forecasted transactions are still probable of occurring. If at a subsequent evaluation, it is determined that the transactions will not occur, any related gains or losses recorded in AOCI are immediately recognized in earnings.

On September 19, 2016 , the Company issued $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes that mature on September 30, 2026 . This debt initially bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.50% through September 29, 2021 and thereafter, adjusts quarterly at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 429.7 basis points. The proceeds from the sale of the subordinated notes were used for general corporate purposes, which included advances to the Bank to finance its activities. The unamortized discount and debt issuance costs reflected in the carrying amount of the subordinated notes totaled approximately $1.8 million at June 30, 2017 and $1.9 million at December 31, 2016 .

Our brokered CDs increase d from $35.5 million at December 31, 2016 to $133.5 million at June 30, 2017 , or 275.9% , due to lower funding costs compared to other funding alternatives and ALCO objectives. At June 30, 2017 , approximately $127.7 million of our brokered CDs were non-callable with a weighted average cost of 78 basis points and remaining maturities of less than ten months. The remaining $5.7 million have short-term calls that we control and mature within 2.5 years. Our wholesale funding policy currently allows maximum brokered CDs of $180 million; however, this amount could be increased to match changes in ALCO objectives. The potential higher interest expense and lack of customer loyalty are risks associated with the use of brokered CDs.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017 , the decrease in FHLB advances, partially offset by the increase in brokered deposits resulted in a decrease in our total wholesale funding as a percentage of deposits, not including brokered deposits, to 37.8% at June 30, 2017 from 38.5% at December 31, 2016 .

Results of Operations

Our results of operations are dependent primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on assets (loans and investments) and interest expense due on our funding sources (deposits and borrowings) during a particular period. Results of operations are also affected by our noninterest income, provision for loan losses, noninterest expenses and income tax expense. General economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in interest rates, changes in interest rate yield curves, prepayment rates of MBS and loans, repricing of loan relationships, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities also significantly affect our results of operations. Future changes in applicable law, regulations or government policies may also have a material impact on us.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The “Average Balances with Average Yields and Rates” table that follows provides an analysis of net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 and details the components of the change in net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in the prior year (dollars in thousands).



	Average Balances with Average Yields and Rates
	(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2017							June 30, 2016
	Avg Balance			Interest		Avg Yield/Rate		Avg Balance			Interest		Avg Yield/Rate
ASSETS
Loans ^{(1) (2)}	$	2,557,093		$	29,080	4.56	%	$	2,426,733		$	27,275	4.52	%
Loans held for sale	5,914			60		4.07	%	4,984			40		3.23	%
Securities:
Investment securities (taxable) ⁽⁴⁾	58,168			267		1.84	%	22,010			107		1.96	%
Investment securities (tax-exempt) ^{(3) (4)}	749,259			9,386		5.02	%	657,568			8,636		5.28	%
Mortgage-backed and related securities ⁽⁴⁾	1,594,269			10,818		2.72	%	1,450,868			9,366		2.60	%
Total securities	2,401,696			20,471		3.42	%	2,130,446			18,109		3.42	%
FHLB stock, at cost, and other investments	66,744			299		1.80	%	52,952			185		1.41	%
Interest earning deposits	156,124			364		0.94	%	57,493			61		0.43	%
Federal funds sold	5,326			14		1.05	%	—			—		—
Total earning assets	5,192,897			50,288		3.88	%	4,672,608			45,670		3.93	%
Cash and due from banks	50,961							47,079
Accrued interest and other assets	358,041							377,983
Less: Allowance for loan losses	(18,495		)					(22,377		)
Total assets	$	5,583,404						$	5,075,293
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Savings deposits	$	262,009		121		0.19	%	$	244,639		68		0.11	%
Time deposits	1,014,101			2,723		1.08	%	976,600			1,927		0.79	%
Interest bearing demand deposits	1,616,036			2,294		0.57	%	1,727,431			1,520		0.35	%
Total interest bearing deposits	2,892,146			5,138		0.71	%	2,948,670			3,515		0.48	%
Short-term interest bearing liabilities	1,010,484			2,480		0.98	%	385,858			906		0.94	%
Long-term interest bearing liabilities – FHLB Dallas	210,416			1,075		2.05	%	492,296			1,874		1.53	%
Subordinated notes ⁽⁵⁾	98,151			1,398		5.71	%	—			—		—
Long-term debt ⁽⁶⁾	60,238			494		3.29	%	60,233			416		2.78	%
Total interest bearing liabilities	4,271,435			10,585		0.99	%	3,887,057			6,711		0.69	%
Noninterest bearing deposits	729,564							682,360
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	39,819							43,360
Total liabilities	5,040,818							4,612,777
Shareholders’ equity	542,586							462,516
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	5,583,404						$	5,075,293
Net interest income ⁽⁷⁾				$	39,703						$	38,959
Net interest margin on average earning assets ⁽⁷⁾						3.07	%						3.35	%
Net interest spread ⁽⁷⁾						2.89	%						3.24	%


(1)	Interest on loans includes net fees on loans that are not material in amount.


(2)	Interest income includes taxable-equivalent adjustments of $1,050 and $1,082 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”


(3)	Interest income includes taxable-equivalent adjustments of $3,229 and $3,499 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”


(4)	For the purpose of calculating the average yield, the average balance of securities is presented at historical cost.


(5)	The unamortized discount and debt issuance costs reflected in the carrying amount of the subordinated notes totaled approximately $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 .


(6)	Represents issuance of junior subordinated debentures. In connection with the adoption of ASU 2015-03 that requires unamortized debt issuance costs be presented as a direct deduction from the related debt liability, our average long-term debt for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 reflect unamortized debt issuance costs of $73,000 and $78,000, respectively.


(7)	See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Note: As of June 30, 2017 and 2016 , loans totaling $3,034 and $11,767 , respectively, were on nonaccrual status. Our policy is to reverse previously accrued but unpaid interest on nonaccrual loans; thereafter, interest income is recorded to the extent received when appropriate.

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Net Interest Income

Net interest income is one of the principal sources of a financial institution’s earnings stream and represents the difference or spread between interest and fee income generated from interest earning assets and the interest expense paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Fluctuations in interest rates or interest rate yield curves, as well as repricing characteristics and volume, and changes in the mix of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, materially impact net interest income.

Quarterly Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense

The following table compares the dollar amount of increase (decrease) in interest income and interest expense resulting from changes in the volume of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and from changes in average yields/rates for the periods shown (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to 2016
	Average Volume			Average Yield/Rate			Increase (Decrease)
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans ⁽¹⁾	$	1,479		$	326		$	1,805
Loans held for sale	8			12			20
Investment securities (taxable)	166			(6		)	160
Investment securities (tax-exempt) ⁽¹⁾	1,162			(412		)	750
Mortgage-backed securities	957			495			1,452
FHLB stock, at cost and other investments	55			59			114
Interest earning deposits	179			124			303
Federal funds sold	14			—			14
Total interest income	4,020			598			4,618
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Savings deposits	5			48			53
Time deposits	77			719			796
Interest bearing demand deposits	(104		)	878			774
Short-term interest bearing liabilities	1,531			43			1,574
Long-term interest bearing liabilities – FHLB Dallas	(1,303		)	504			(799		)
Subordinated notes	1,398			—			1,398
Long-term debt	—			78			78
Total interest expense	1,604			2,270			3,874
Net interest income	$	2,416		$	(1,672	)	$	744


(1)	Interest yields on loans and securities that are nontaxable for federal income tax purposes are presented on a taxable equivalent basis. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Note: Volume/Yield/Rate variances (change in volume times change in yield/rate) have been allocated to amounts attributable to changes in volumes and to changes in yields/rates in proportion to the amounts directly attributable to those changes.

Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increase d $1.0 million , or 3.0% , to $35.4 million , compared to $34.4 million for the same period in 2016 . The increase in net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 , compared to the same period in 2016 , was due to the increase in interest income of $4.9 million , or 12.0% , on loans and the securities portfolio, partially offset by the increase in interest expense of $3.9 million on deposits and short- and long-term obligations. Our net interest margin decreased to 3.07% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 , compared to 3.35% for the same period in 2016 and our net interest spread decreased to 2.89% , compared to 3.24% for the same period in 2016 , due to higher average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities along with a decrease in the average yield on earning assets.

Total interest income increase d $4.9 million , or 12.0% , to $46.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2017 , compared to $41.1 million during the same period in 2016 . The increase was attributable to the increase in average earning assets of $520.3 million , or 11.1% , to $5.19 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2017 from $4.67 billion for the same period in 2016 , which was partially offset by the decrease in the average yield on earning assets to 3.88% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 from 3.93% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 . The decrease in the average yield on earning assets during the three months ended June 30, 2017 , was primarily the result of a decrease in purchase accounting accretion on loans and a decrease in the average yield on tax-exempt investment securities which decreased from 5.28% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 to 5.02% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 .

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Total interest expense increase d $3.9 million , or 57.7% , to $10.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2017 , compared to $6.7 million during the same period in 2016 . The increase in interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was attributable to the increase in average interest bearing liabilities of $384.4 million , or 9.9% , from $3.89 billion during the three months ended June 30, 2016 to $4.27 billion during the three months ended June 30, 2017 , and an increase in the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities to 0.99% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 , from 0.69% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 . The increase in average interest-bearing liabilities was primarily the result of the increase in short-term interest bearing liabilities and the issuance of the subordinated notes, partially offset by a decrease in long-term interest bearing liabilities. The increase in average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities was a direct result of the subordinated debt issuance and the decrease in purchase accretion on the certificate of deposit premium during the third quarter of 2016 and overall higher interest rates.

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The “Average Balances with Average Yields and Rates” table that follows provides an analysis of net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 and details the components of the change in net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in the prior year (dollars in thousands).



	Average Balances with Average Yields and Rates
	(unaudited)
	Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2017							June 30, 2016
	Avg Balance			Interest		Avg Yield/Rate		Avg Balance			Interest		Avg Yield/Rate
ASSETS
Loans ^{(1) (2)}	$	2,553,183		$	57,321	4.53	%	$	2,430,783		$	56,068	4.64	%
Loans held for sale	6,466			108		3.37	%	4,283			72		3.38	%
Securities:
Investment securities (taxable) ⁽⁴⁾	72,262			644		1.80	%	31,835			321		2.03	%
Investment securities (tax-exempt) ^{(3) (4)}	764,431			19,315		5.10	%	646,667			17,130		5.33	%
Mortgage-backed and related securities ⁽⁴⁾	1,582,455			20,863		2.66	%	1,452,605			18,757		2.60	%
Total securities	2,419,148			40,822		3.40	%	2,131,107			36,208		3.42	%
FHLB stock, at cost, and other investments	66,646			597		1.81	%	54,034			402		1.50	%
Interest earning deposits	159,162			710		0.90	%	54,255			131		0.49	%
Federal funds sold	6,266			28		0.90	%	—			—		—
Total earning assets	5,210,871			99,586		3.85	%	4,674,462			92,881		4.00	%
Cash and due from banks	52,237							51,406
Accrued interest and other assets	354,283							373,998
Less: Allowance for loan losses	(18,313		)					(21,233		)
Total assets	$	5,599,078						$	5,078,633
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Savings deposits	$	257,402		213		0.17	%	$	240,066		133		0.11	%
Time deposits	971,095			4,950		1.03	%	945,958			3,650		0.78	%
Interest bearing demand deposits	1,661,762			4,256		0.52	%	1,722,573			2,988		0.35	%
Total interest bearing deposits	2,890,259			9,419		0.66	%	2,908,597			6,771		0.47	%
Short-term interest bearing liabilities	1,009,023			4,545		0.91	%	399,922			1,602		0.81	%
Long-term interest bearing liabilities – FHLB Dallas	255,843			2,477		1.95	%	529,561			3,913		1.49	%
Subordinated notes ⁽⁵⁾	98,134			2,791		5.74	%	—			—		—
Long-term debt ⁽⁶⁾	60,237			961		3.22	%	60,232			821		2.74	%
Total interest bearing liabilities	4,313,496			20,193		0.94	%	3,898,312			13,107		0.68	%
Noninterest bearing deposits	711,745							677,612
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	39,768							44,247
Total liabilities	5,065,009							4,620,171
Shareholders’ equity	534,069							458,462
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	5,599,078						$	5,078,633
Net interest income ⁽⁷⁾				$	79,393						$	79,774
Net interest margin on average earning assets ⁽⁷⁾						3.07	%						3.43	%
Net interest spread ⁽⁷⁾						2.91	%						3.32	%


(1)	Interest on loans includes net fees on loans that are not material in amount.


(2)	Interest income includes taxable-equivalent adjustments of $2,085 and $2,142 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”


(3)	Interest income includes taxable-equivalent adjustments of $6,604 and $6,638 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”


(4)	For the purpose of calculating the average yield, the average balance of securities is presented at historical cost.


(5)	The unamortized discount and debt issuance costs reflected in the carrying amount of the subordinated notes totaled approximately $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 .


(6)	Represents issuance of junior subordinated debentures. In connection with the adoption of ASU 2015-03 that requires unamortized debt issuance costs be presented as a direct deduction from the related debt liability, our average long-term debt for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 reflect unamortized debt issuance costs of $74,000 and $79,000 respectively.


(7)	See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

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Year-to-Date Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense



	Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to 2016
	Average Volume			Average Yield/Rate			Increase (Decrease)
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans ⁽¹⁾	$	2,774		$	(1,521	)	$	1,253
Loans held for sale	36			—			36
Investment securities (taxable)	364			(41		)	323
Investment securities (tax-exempt) ⁽¹⁾	3,005			(820		)	2,185
Mortgage-backed securities	1,705			401			2,106
FHLB stock, at cost and other investments	104			91			195
Interest earning deposits	403			176			579
Federal funds sold	28			—			28
Total interest income	8,419			(1,714		)	6,705
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Savings deposits	10			70			80
Time deposits	99			1,201			1,300
Interest bearing demand deposits	(109		)	1,377			1,268
Short-term interest bearing liabilities	2,721			222			2,943
Long-term interest bearing liabilities – FHLB Dallas	(2,415		)	979			(1,436		)
Subordinated notes	2,791			—			2,791
Long-term debt	—			140			140
Total interest expense	3,097			3,989			7,086
Net interest income	$	5,322		$	(5,703	)	$	(381	)


(1)	Interest yields on loans and securities that are nontaxable for federal income tax purposes are presented on a taxable equivalent basis. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 decrease d $290,000 , or 0.4% , to $70.7 million , compared to $71.0 million for the same period in 2016 . The decrease in net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 , compared to the same period in 2016 , was due to the increase in interest expense of $7.1 million , or 54.1% , on our deposits and short- and long-term obligations, which was partially offset by an increase in interest income of $6.8 million , or 8.1% , on loans and the securities portfolio. Our net interest margin decreased to 3.07% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 , compared to 3.43% for the same period in 2016 and our net interest spread decreased to 2.91% , compared to 3.32% for the same period in 2016 , due to higher average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities along with a decrease in the average yield on earning assets.

Total interest income increase d $6.8 million , or 8.1% , to $90.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 , compared to $84.1 million during the same period in 2016 . The increase was attributable to the increase in average earning assets of $536.4 million , or 11.5% , to $5.21 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from $4.67 billion for the same period in 2016 , which was partially offset by the decrease in the average yield on earning assets to 3.85% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 from 4.00% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 . The decrease in the average yield on earning assets during the six months ended June 30, 2017 was the result of a decrease in the average yield on investment securities of 23 basis points combined with a decrease in purchase accounting accretion on loans and the effect on the average yield on loans in 2016 of the $1.3 million recovery of interest income on the payoff of a long-term nonaccrual loan during the first quarter of 2016.

Total interest expense increase d $7.1 million , or 54.1% , to $20.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 , compared to $13.1 million during the same period in 2016 . The increase in interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was attributable to the increase in average interest bearing liabilities of $415.2 million , or 10.7% , from $3.90 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2016 to $4.31 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2017 , and an increase in the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities to 0.94% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 , from 0.68% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 . The increase in average interest-bearing liabilities was primarily the result of the increase in short-term interest bearing

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liabilities and the issuance of the subordinated notes, partially offset by a decrease in long-term interest bearing liabilities. The increase in rates paid on interest bearing liabilities was a direct result of the subordinated debt issuance and the decrease in purchase accretion on the certificate of deposit premium during the third quarter of 2016 and overall higher interest rates.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income consists of revenue generated from a broad range of financial services and activities and other fee generating programs that we either provide or in which we participate. The following table details the categories included in noninterest income (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017			2016		2017		2016
Deposit services	$	5,255		$	5,099	$	10,369	$	10,184
Net (loss) gain on sale of securities available for sale	(75		)	728		247		3,169
Gain on sale of loans	505			873		1,206		1,516
Trust income	899			869		1,789		1,724
Bank owned life insurance income	635			647		1,269		1,321
Brokerage services	682			535		1,229		1,110
Other noninterest income	1,392			619		2,857		1,942
Total noninterest income	$	9,293		$	9,370	$	18,966	$	20,966

Noninterest income was $9.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to $9.4 million for the same period in 2016 , a decrease of $77,000 , or 0.8% . The decrease for the three months ended June 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 was primarily due to a decrease in the net gain on sale of securities available for sale and a decrease in gain on sale of loans which was partially offset by increases in other noninterest income, deposit services income, and brokerage services income. We sold U.S. Agency CMOs, U.S. Agency CMBS, U.S. Agency MBS, Texas municipal securities and U.S. Treasury securities that resulted in a net loss on sale of AFS securities of $75,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 . The decrease in gain on sale of loans was primarily due to a slight decline in the volume of loans sold as well as less favorable pricing due to rising interest rates. The increase in other noninterest income was primarily attributable to an increase in income from customer derivatives and the return on other investments. The increase in deposit services income was primarily due to increases in overdraft charges, debit card income, and commercial demand deposit account service charges.

Noninterest income was $19.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to $21.0 million for the same period in 2016 , a decrease of $2.0 million , or 9.5% . The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 was primarily due to a decrease in net gain on sale of securities available for sale and a decrease in gain on sale of loans which was partially offset by increases in other noninterest income, deposit services income, and brokerage services income. We sold U.S. Agency CMOs, U.S. Agency CMBS, U.S. Agency MBS, Texas municipal securities and U.S. Treasury securities that resulted in a net gain on sale of AFS securities of $247,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 . The decrease in gain on sale of loans was primarily due to a slight decline in the volume of loans sold as well as less favorable pricing due to rising interest rates. The increase in other noninterest income was primarily attributable to an increase in income from customer derivatives and mortgage servicing fee income, which were partially offset by a decrease in the return on other investments. The increase in deposit services income was primarily due to an increase in overdraft charges.

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Noninterest Expense

We incur certain types of noninterest expenses associated with the operation of our various business activities. The following table details the categories included in noninterest expense (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Salaries and employee benefits	$	14,915	$	14,849	$	30,834	$	32,581
Occupancy expense	2,897		2,993		5,760		6,328
Advertising, travel & entertainment	548		722		1,131		1,407
ATM and debit card expense	889		736		1,816		1,448
Professional fees	1,050		1,478		1,989		2,816
Software and data processing expense	688		739		1,413		1,488
Telephone and communications	476		468		1,002		952
FDIC insurance	445		645		886		1,283
FHLB prepayment fees	—		148		—		148
Other noninterest expense	3,629		3,035		6,564		6,769
Total noninterest expense	$	25,537	$	25,813	$	51,395	$	55,220

Noninterest expense was $25.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to $25.8 million for the same period in 2016 , representing a decrease of $276,000 , or 1.1% , for the three months ended June 30, 2017 . The decrease for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily the result of decreases in professional fees, FDIC insurance, advertising, travel and entertainment expense and FHLB prepayment fees, partially offset by increases in other noninterest expense.

Professional fees decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 due to less expense in 2017 associated with the cost containment and process improvement efforts initiated in January 2016. FDIC insurance decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 due to reduced FDIC assessment rates. Advertising, travel and entertainment expense decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to a decrease in advertising and travel expense. FHLB prepayment fees decreased $148,000, or 100.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2017 , as compared to the same period in 2016 as a result of the prepayment of $63.0 million in FHLB advances during the second quarter of 2016. The increase in other noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 was primarily due to $473,000 in acquisition expense related to the pending merger with Diboll, as well as increases in provision expense for losses on unfunded loan commitments and check card losses.

Noninterest expense was $51.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to $55.2 million for the same period in 2016 , representing a decrease of $3.8 million , or 6.9% , for the six months ended June 30, 2017 . The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily the result of decreases in salary and employee benefits, professional fees, occupancy expense, FDIC insurance, advertising, travel and entertainment expense and other noninterest expense, partially offset by an increase in ATM and debit card expense.

Salary and employee benefits decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 due to a decrease in retirement expense and to a lesser extent, direct salary expense, partially offset by an increase in health insurance expense. Retirement expense decreased $2.1 million , or 60.4% , most of which was related to the acceptance of early retirement packages by 16 employees during the first quarter of 2016. Health insurance expense increased $599,000 , or 26.4% , during the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period last year. We have a self-insured health plan which is supplemented with stop loss insurance policies. Health insurance costs are rising nationwide and our health insurance costs may continue to increase during the remainder of 2017 .

Professional fees decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 due to less expense in 2017 associated with the cost containment and process improvement efforts initiated in January 2016. Occupancy expense decreased during the first half of 2017 due to lower rent expense as a result of early lease terminations during 2016. FDIC insurance decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 due to reduced FDIC assessment rates. Advertising, travel and entertainment expenses decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 primarily due to a decrease in advertising and travel expense. FHLB prepayment fees decreased $148,000, or 100.0%, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 , as compared to the same period in 2016 as a result of the prepayment of $63.0 million in FHLB advances during the second quarter of 2016.

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The decrease in other noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 was primarily due to decreases in the provision expense for losses on unfunded loan commitments, core deposit intangible amortization expense, losses on other real estate owned ("OREO") and equipment maintenance expense, partially offset by acquisition expense related to the pending merger with Diboll.

Income Taxes

Pre-tax income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was $17.8 million and $35.8 million , respectively, compared to $14.2 million and $30.7 million for the same periods in 2016 , respectively. We recorded income tax expense of $3.4 million and $6.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively, compared to income tax expense of $2.8 million and $5.7 million for the same periods in 2016 , respectively. The effective tax rate (“ETR”) as a percentage of pre-tax income was 18.8% and 17.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively, compared to an ETR as a percentage of pre-tax income of 19.6% and 18.7% for the same periods in 2016 , respectively. The lower ETR for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was mainly due to the adoption of the accounting standard referenced above, reducing income tax expense by $84,000 and $210,000 and the ETR by 0.5% and 0.6%, respectively. The ETR differs from the stated rate of 35% during the comparable period primarily due to the effect of tax-exempt income from municipal loans and securities, as well as bank owned life insurance.

Net deferred tax assets totaled $22.4 million at June 30, 2017 , as compared to $28.9 million at December 31, 2016 . The $6.5 million decrease in deferred tax assets was due primarily to the decrease in the unrealized loss in the AFS securities portfolio. No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was recorded at June 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016 , as management believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized in future years.

Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity

Liquidity management involves our ability to convert assets to cash with a minimum risk of loss to enable us to meet our obligations to our customers at any time. This means addressing (1) the immediate cash withdrawal requirements of depositors and other fund providers; (2) the funding requirements of all lines and letters of credit; and (3) the short-term credit needs of customers. Liquidity is provided by short-term investments that can be readily liquidated with a minimum risk of loss. Cash, interest earning deposits and short-term investments with maturities or repricing characteristics of one year or less continue to be a substantial percentage of our total assets. At June 30, 2017 , these investments were 7.5% of total assets, as compared with 7.2% for December 31, 2016 and 11.9% for June 30, 2016 . The increase to 7.5% at June 30, 2017 is primarily reflective of increases in interest earning deposits. Liquidity is further provided through the matching, by time period, of rate sensitive interest earning assets with rate sensitive interest bearing liabilities. Southside Bank has three unsecured lines of credit for the purchase of overnight federal funds at prevailing rates with Frost Bank, TIB-The Independent Bankers Bank and Comerica Bank for $30.0 million, $15.0 million and $7.5 million, respectively. There were no federal funds purchased at June 30, 2017 . Southside Bank has a $5.0 million line of credit with Frost Bank to be used to issue letters of credit and at June 30, 2017 , we had one outstanding letter of credit for $195,000. At June 30, 2017 , the amount of additional funding Southside Bank could obtain from FHLB, collateralized by FHLB stock, nonspecified loans and securities, was approximately $683.0 million, net of FHLB stock purchases required. Southside Bank currently has no outstanding letters of credit from FHLB as collateral for a portion of its public fund deposits.

Interest rate sensitivity management seeks to avoid fluctuating net interest margins and to enhance consistent growth of new interest income through periods of changing interest rates. The ALCO closely monitors various liquidity ratios and interest rate spreads and margins. The ALCO performs interest rate simulation tests that apply various interest rate scenarios including immediate shocks and market value of portfolio equity (“MVPE”) with interest rates immediately shocked plus and minus 200 basis points to assist in determining our overall interest rate risk and the adequacy of our liquidity position. In addition, the ALCO utilizes a simulation model to determine the impact on net interest income of several different interest rate scenarios. By utilizing this technology, we can determine changes that need to be made to the asset and liability mix to minimize the change in net interest income under these various interest rate scenarios. See Part I - “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Capital Resources

Our total shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2017 was $547.1 million , representing an increase of 5.6% , or $28.8 million , from December 31, 2016 , and represented 9.8% of total assets at June 30, 2017 compared to 9.3% of total assets at December 31, 2016 .

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Increases to our shareholders’ equity consisted of net income of $29.5 million , a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $11.9 million , stock compensation expense of $913,000 , net issuance of common stock under employee stock plans of $890,000 , and common stock ( 21,474 shares) issued pursuant to our dividend reinvestment plan of $721,000 . These increase s were partially offset by cash dividends paid of $15.2 million .

As a result of regulations, which became applicable to the Company and the Bank on January 1, 2015, we are required to comply with higher minimum capital requirements (the “Updated Capital Rules”). The Updated Capital Rules made substantial changes to previous capital standards. Among other things, the regulations (i) introduced a new capital requirement known as “Common Equity Tier 1” (“CET1”), (ii) stated that Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 and “Additional Tier 1 capital” instruments meeting certain requirements, (iii) defined CET1 to require that most deductions and adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1 and not to the other components of capital and (iv) revised the scope of the deductions and adjustments from capital as compared to regulations that previously applied to the Company and other banking organizations.

The Updated Capital Rules also established the following minimum capital ratios, which started to phase in on January 1, 2015: 4.5 percent CET1 to risk-weighted assets; 6.0 percent Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets; 8.0 percent total capital to risk-weighted assets; and 4.0 percent Tier 1 leverage ratio to average consolidated assets. In addition, the Updated Capital Rules also introduced a minimum “capital conservation buffer” equal to 2.5% of an organization’s total risk-weighted assets, which exists in addition to the required minimum CET1, Tier 1, and total capital ratios. The “capital conservation buffer,” which must consist entirely of CET1, is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. The Updated Capital Rules provide for a number of deductions from and adjustments to CET1, which include the requirement that mortgage servicing rights, deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences that could not be realized through net operating loss carry-backs and significant investments in non-consolidated financial entities be deducted from CET1 to the extent that any one such category exceeds 10% of CET1 or all such categories in the aggregate exceed 15% of CET1.

Under the previous capital framework, the effects of accumulated other comprehensive income items included in shareholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP were excluded for the purposes of determining capital ratios. Under the Updated Capital Rules, we elected to permanently exclude capital in accumulated other comprehensive income in Common Equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital, and Total capital to risk-weighted assets and Tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly average assets.

Under the Updated Capital Rules, certain hybrid securities, such as trust preferred securities, do not qualify as Tier 1 capital. For bank holding companies that had assets of less than $15 billion as of December 31, 2009, which includes Southside, trust preferred securities issued prior to May 19, 2010 can be treated as Tier 1 capital to the extent that they do not exceed 25% of Tier 1 capital after the application of capital deductions and adjustments.

Failure to meet minimum capital requirements under the Updated Capital Rules could result in certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by our regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements. Management believes that, as of June 30, 2017 , we met all capital adequacy requirements to which we were subject.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Act requires bank regulatory agencies to take “prompt corrective action” with respect to FDIC-insured depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. A depository institution’s treatment for purposes of the prompt corrective action provisions will depend on how its capital levels compare to various capital measures and certain other factors, as established by regulation. Prompt corrective action and other discretionary actions could have a direct material effect on our financial statements.

It is management’s intention to maintain our capital at a level acceptable to all regulatory authorities and future dividend payments will be determined accordingly. Regulatory authorities require that any dividend payments made by either us or the Bank not exceed earnings for that year. Accordingly, shareholders should not anticipate a continuation of our cash dividend payments simply because of the existence of a dividend reinvestment program. The payment of dividends will depend upon future earnings, our financial condition, and other related factors including the discretion of our board of directors.

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To be categorized as well capitalized we must maintain minimum Common Equity Tier 1 risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, Total capital risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table:



	Actual				For Capital Adequacy Purposes				To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Amount
June 30, 2017	(dollars in thousands)
Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	476,647	14.91	%	$	143,878	4.50	%	N/A		N/A
Bank Only	$	601,390	18.81	%	$	143,849	4.50	%	$	207,782	6.50	%

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	533,412	16.68	%	$	191,837	6.00	%	N/A		N/A
Bank Only	$	601,390	18.81	%	$	191,799	6.00	%	$	255,732	8.00	%

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	652,323	20.40	%	$	255,783	8.00	%	N/A		N/A
Bank Only	$	622,130	19.46	%	$	255,732	8.00	%	$	319,665	10.00	%

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) ⁽¹⁾
Consolidated	$	533,412	9.73	%	$	219,217	4.00	%	N/A		N/A
Bank Only	$	601,390	10.98	%	$	219,115	4.00	%	$	273,894	5.00	%



	Actual				For Capital Adequacy Purposes				To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Actions Provisions
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
December 31, 2016	(dollars in thousands)
Common Equity Tier 1 (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	461,158	14.64	%	$	141,759	4.50	%	N/A		N/A
Bank Only	$	566,423	17.98	%	$	141,734	4.50	%	$	204,726	6.50	%

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	515,831	16.37	%	$	189,013	6.00	%	N/A		N/A
Bank Only	$	566,423	17.98	%	$	188,978	6.00	%	$	251,971	8.00	%

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	633,289	20.10	%	$	252,017	8.00	%	N/A		N/A
Bank Only	$	585,781	18.60	%	$	251,971	8.00	%	$	314,964	10.00	%

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) ⁽¹⁾
Consolidated	$	515,831	9.46	%	$	218,029	4.00	%	N/A		N/A
Bank Only	$	566,423	10.40	%	$	217,892	4.00	%	$	272,365	5.00	%


(1)	Refers to quarterly average assets as calculated in accordance with policies established by bank regulatory agencies.

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Management believes that, as of June 30, 2017 , Southside Bancshares and Southside Bank would meet all capital adequacy requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules on a fully phased-in basis as if such requirements were currently in effect.

The table below summarizes our key equity ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 :



	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2017		2016
Return on Average Assets	1.04	%	0.90	%
Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity	10.70		9.91
Dividend Payout Ratio – Basic	57.14		57.14
Dividend Payout Ratio – Diluted	57.14		57.14
Average Shareholders’ Equity to Average Total Assets	9.72		9.11
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017		2016
Return on Average Assets	1.06	%	0.99	%
Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity	11.13		10.93
Dividend Payout Ratio – Basic	52.48		51.09
Dividend Payout Ratio – Diluted	53.00		51.09
Average Shareholders’ Equity to Average Total Assets	9.54		9.03

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Composition of Loans

One of our main objectives is to seek attractive lending opportunities in Texas, primarily in the counties in which we operate. Refer to “Part I - Item 1. Business - Market Area” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 for a discussion of our primary market area and the geographic concentration of our loan portfolio as of December 31, 2016 . There were no substantial changes in these concentrations during the six months ended June 30, 2017 . Substantially all of our loan originations are made to borrowers who live in and conduct business in the counties in Texas in which we operate or adjoin, with the exception of municipal loans, which are made almost entirely in Texas. Municipal loans are made to municipalities, counties, school districts and colleges primarily throughout the state of Texas.

Total loans increase d $53.7 million , or 2.1% , to $2.61 billion at June 30, 2017 from $2.56 billion at December 31, 2016 , and increase d $225.9 million , or 9.5% , from $2.38 billion at June 30, 2016 . Average loans increase d $122.4 million , or 5.0% , for the six months ended June 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 .

The banking industry is affected by general economic conditions such as interest rates, inflation, recession, unemployment and other factors beyond our control. During the last thirty years the Texas economy has continued to diversify, decreasing the overall impact of fluctuations in oil and gas prices; however, the oil and gas industry is still a significant component of the Texas economy. Since 2010, economic growth and business activity across a wide range of industries and regions in the U.S. has been slow and uneven. During a majority of that time economic growth and business activity in Texas exceeded the U.S. average. However in 2014, decisions by certain members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) to maintain higher crude oil production levels, combined with increased production levels in the United States, led to increased global oil supplies which has resulted in significant declines in market oil prices. Decreased market oil prices have compressed margins for many U.S. and Texas-based oil producers, particularly those that utilize higher-cost production technologies such as hydraulic fracking and horizontal drilling, as well as oilfield service providers, energy equipment manufacturers and transportation suppliers, among others. As of July 20, 2017, the price per barrel of crude oil was approximately $47 compared to approximately $98 as of December 31, 2013. A prolonged period of low oil prices could have a negative impact on the U.S. economy and, in particular, the economies of energy-dominant states such as Texas. Energy loans comprised approximately 1.14% and 1.09% of our loan portfolio at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. We cannot predict whether current economic conditions will improve, remain the same or decline. A decline in credit markets generally could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operation if we are unable to extend credit or sell loans into the secondary market.

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The following table sets forth loan totals by class for the periods presented:



	At June 30, 2017		At December 31, 2016		At June 30, 2016
	(in thousands)
Real Estate Loans:
Construction	$	386,853	$	380,175	$	425,595
1-4 Family Residential	615,405		637,239		633,400
Commercial	1,033,629		945,978		694,272
Commercial Loans	172,311		177,265		197,896
Municipal Loans	305,023		298,583		292,909
Loans to Individuals	96,977		117,297		140,249
Total Loans	$	2,610,198	$	2,556,537	$	2,384,321

Construction loans increase d $6.7 million , or 1.8% , to $386.9 million at June 30, 2017 from $380.2 million at December 31, 2016 , and decrease d $38.7 million , or 9.1% , from $425.6 million at June 30, 2016 . Our construction loans increase d during the six months ended June 30, 2017 due to continued growth in our Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth markets. The decrease compared to June 30, 2016 was due to payoffs and transfers to permanent financing, more than offsetting new loans and advances on existing construction projects during that time.

1-4 family residential loans decrease d $21.8 million , or 3.4% , to $615.4 million at June 30, 2017 from $637.2 million at December 31, 2016 , and decrease d $18.0 million , or 2.8% , from $633.4 million at June 30, 2016 due primarily to payoffs in excess of originations.

Commercial real estate loans increase d $87.7 million , or 9.3% , to $1.03 billion at June 30, 2017 from $946.0 million at December 31, 2016 , and increase d $339.4 million , or 48.9% , from $694.3 million at June 30, 2016 . Our commercial real estate loans continued to increase during the six months ended June 30, 2017 primarily as a result of providing permanent financing on completed construction projects and continued growth in our Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth markets.

Commercial loans decrease d $5.0 million , or 2.8% , to $172.3 million at June 30, 2017 from $177.3 million at December 31, 2016 , and decrease d $25.6 million , or 12.9% , from $197.9 million at June 30, 2016 due primarily to payoffs in excess of originations.

Municipal loans increase d $6.4 million , or 2.2% , to $305.0 million at June 30, 2017 from $298.6 million at December 31, 2016 , and increase d $12.1 million , or 4.1% , from $292.9 million at June 30, 2016 .

Loans to individuals decrease d $20.3 million , or 17.3% , to $97.0 million at June 30, 2017 , from $117.3 million at December 31, 2016 , and decrease d $43.3 million , or 30.9% , from $140.2 million at June 30, 2016 , which primarily reflects the continued roll-off of the indirect automobile loan portfolio acquired from Omni.

Loan Loss Experience and Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is based on the most current review of the loan portfolio and is a result of multiple processes. First, we utilize historical net charge-off data to establish general reserve amounts for each class of loans. The historical charge-off figure is further adjusted through qualitative factors that include general trends in past dues, nonaccruals and classified loans to more effectively and promptly react to both positive and negative movements not reflected in historical data. Second, our lenders have the primary responsibility for identifying problem loans based on customer financial stress and underlying collateral. These recommendations are reviewed by senior loan administration, the special assets department and the loan review department on a monthly basis. Third, the loan review department independently reviews the portfolio on an annual basis. The loan review department follows a board-approved annual loan review scope. The loan review scope encompasses a number of considerations including the size of the loan, the type of credit extended, the seasoning of the loan and the performance of the loan. The loan review scope, as it relates to size, focuses more on larger dollar loan relationships, typically aggregate debt of $500,000 or greater. The loan review officer also reviews specific reserves compared to general reserves to determine trends in comparative reserves as well as losses not reserved for prior to charge-off to determine the effectiveness of the specific reserve process.

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the principal and interest cash flows contractually due on the loan, estimates of future expected cash flows or appraisals of the collateral securing the debt are used to determine the necessary allowances. The internal loan review department maintains a list (“Watch List”) of all loans or loan relationships that are graded as having more than the normal degree of risk associated with them. In addition, a list of specifically reserved loans or loan relationships of $150,000 or more is updated on a quarterly basis in order to properly determine necessary allowances and keep management informed on the status of attempts to correct the deficiencies noted with respect to the loan.

We calculate historical loss ratios for pools of loans with similar characteristics based on the proportion of actual charge-offs experienced, consistent with the characteristics of remaining loans, to the total population of loans in the pool. The historical gross loss ratios are updated based on actual charge-off experience quarterly and adjusted for qualitative factors. All loans are subject to individual analysis if determined to be impaired with the exception of consumer loans and loans secured by 1-4 family residential loans.

Industry and our own experience indicates that a portion of our loans will become delinquent and a portion of the loans will require partial or full charge-off. Regardless of the underwriting criteria utilized, losses may occur as a result of various factors beyond our control, including, among other things, changes in market conditions affecting the value of properties used as collateral for loans and problems affecting the credit worthiness of the borrower and the ability of the borrower to make payments on the loan. Our determination of the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses is based on various considerations, including an analysis of the risk characteristics of various classifications of loans, previous loan loss experience, specific loans which have loan loss potential, delinquency trends, estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, current economic conditions, and geographic and industry loan concentration.

After all of the data in the loan portfolio is accumulated, the reserve allocations are separated into various loan classes.

As of June 30, 2017 , our review of the loan portfolio indicated that a loan loss allowance of $19.2 million was appropriate to cover probable losses in the portfolio. Changes in economic and other conditions may require future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017 , the allowance for loan losses increase d $1.3 million , or 7.4% , to $19.2 million , or 0.74% of total loans, when compared to $17.9 million , or 0.70% of total loans at December 31, 2016 , and increase d $4.3 million , or 29.1% , from $14.9 million , or 0.63% of total loans at June 30, 2016 , due primarily to loan growth and changes in qualitative factors in accordance with our methodology for determining the estimate of the allowance for loan loss.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , loan charge-offs were $1.1 million and $2.1 million , respectively, and recoveries were $498,000 and $1.0 million , respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , loan charge-offs were $11.3 million and $12.4 million , respectively, and recoveries were $645,000 and $1.5 million , respectively. The necessary provision expense was estimated at $1.3 million and $2.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively, a decrease of $2.4 million , or 64.3% , and $3.6 million , or 59.8% , from $3.8 million and $6.1 million for the comparable periods in 2016 . The significant decrease in provision expense was due to the partial charge-offs applied to two large commercial borrowing relationships during the second quarter of 2016.

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets consist of delinquent loans 90 days or more past due, nonaccrual loans, OREO, repossessed assets and restructured loans. Nonaccrual loans are loans 90 days or more delinquent and collection in full of both the principal and interest is not expected. Additionally, some loans that are not delinquent may be placed on nonaccrual status due to doubts about full collection of principal or interest. When a loan is categorized as nonaccrual, the accrual of interest is discontinued and any accrued balance is reversed for financial statement purposes. OREO represents real estate taken in full or partial satisfaction of debts previously contracted. The dollar amount of OREO is based on a current evaluation of the OREO at the time it is recorded on our books, net of estimated selling costs. Updated valuations are obtained as needed and any additional impairments are recognized. Restructured loans represent loans that have been renegotiated to provide a below market or deferral of interest or principal because of deterioration in the financial position of the borrowers. The restructuring of a loan is considered a “troubled debt restructuring” if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession. Concessions may include interest rate reductions or below market interest rates, principal forgiveness, restructuring amortization schedules and other actions intended to minimize potential losses. Categorization of a loan as nonperforming is not in itself a reliable indicator of potential loan loss. Other factors, such as the value of collateral securing the loan and the financial condition of the borrower must be considered in judgments as to potential loan loss.

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The following tables set forth nonperforming assets for the periods presented (in thousands):



	At June 30, 2017		At December 31, 2016		At June 30, 2016
Nonaccrual loans	$	3,034	$	8,280	$	11,767
Accruing loans past due more than 90 days	—		6		6
Restructured loans	5,884		6,431		12,477
Other real estate owned	233		339		237
Repossessed assets	14		49		23
Total Nonperforming Assets	$	9,165	$	15,105	$	24,510



	At June 30, 2017		At December 31, 2016		At June 30, 2016
Asset Quality Ratios:
Nonaccruing loans to total loans	0.12	%	0.32	%	0.49	%
Allowance for loan losses to nonaccruing loans	634.18		216.32		126.69
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming assets	209.94		118.58		60.82
Allowance for loan losses to total loans	0.74		0.70		0.63
Nonperforming assets to total assets	0.16		0.27		0.49
Net charge-offs to average loans	0.09		0.47		0.90

Total nonperforming assets at June 30, 2017 were $9.2 million , a decrease of $5.9 million , or 39.3% , from $15.1 million at December 31, 2016 and a decrease of $15.3 million , or 62.6% , from $24.5 million at June 30, 2016 .

From December 31, 2016 to June 30, 2017 , nonaccrual loans decrease d $5.2 million , or 63.4% , to $3.0 million , and decrease d $8.7 million , or 74.2% , from June 30, 2016 . Of the total nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2017 , $1.0 million are1-4 family residential real estate loans, $706,000 are commercial real estate loans, $663,000 are commercial loans, $600,000 are loans to individuals, and $53,000 are construction loans. Restructured loans totaled $5.9 million at June 30, 2017 , a decrease of $547,000 , or 8.5% , compared to December 31, 2016 and decrease d $6.6 million , or 52.8% , when compared to $12.5 million at June 30, 2016 . OREO decrease d $106,000 , or 31.3% , to $233,000 at June 30, 2017 from $339,000 at December 31, 2016 and decrease d $4,000 , or 1.7% , from $237,000 at June 30, 2016 . The OREO at June 30, 2017 consisted primarily of construction and 1-4 family residential properties. We are actively marketing all properties and none are being held for investment purposes. Repossessed assets decrease d $35,000 , or 71.4% , to $14,000 at June 30, 2017 , from $49,000 at December 31, 2016 and decrease d $9,000 , or 39.1% , from $23,000 at June 30, 2016 .

Pending Acquisition

See “Note 2 - Pending Acquisition” in our consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See “Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies” in our consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The disclosures set forth in this item are qualified by the section captioned “Forward-Looking Statements” included in “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this report and other cautionary statements set forth elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Refer to the discussion of market risks included in “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . There have been no significant changes in the types of market risks we face since December 31, 2016 .

In the banking industry, a major risk exposure is changing interest rates. The primary objective of monitoring our interest rate sensitivity, or risk, is to provide management the tools necessary to manage the balance sheet to minimize adverse changes in net interest income as a result of changes in the direction and level of interest rates. Federal Reserve Board monetary control efforts, the effects of deregulation, economic uncertainty and legislative changes have been significant factors affecting the task of managing interest rate sensitivity positions in recent years.

In an attempt to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates, management closely monitors our exposure to interest rate risk through our ALCO. Our ALCO meets regularly and reviews our interest rate risk position and makes recommendations to our board for adjusting this position. In addition, our board reviews our asset/liability position on a monthly basis. We primarily use two methods for measuring and analyzing interest rate risk: net income simulation analysis and MVPE modeling. We utilize the net income simulation model as the primary quantitative tool in measuring the amount of interest rate risk associated with changing market rates. This model quantifies the effects of various interest rate scenarios on projected net interest income and net income over the next 12 months. The model is used to measure the impact on net interest income relative to a base case scenario of rates immediately increasing 100 and 200 basis points or decreasing 100 and 200 basis points over the next 12 months. These simulations incorporate assumptions regarding balance sheet growth and mix, pricing and the repricing and maturity characteristics of the existing and projected balance sheet. The impact of interest rate-related risks such as prepayment, basis and option risk are also considered. As of June 30, 2017 , the model simulations projected that immediate increases in interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points would result in positive variances in net interest income of 2.55% and 3.08%, respectively, relative to the base case over the next 12 months, while an immediate decrease in interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points would result in positive variances in net interest income of 6.63% and 5.42%, respectively, relative to the base case over the next 12 months. As of December 31, 2016 , the model simulations projected that an immediate increase in interest rates of 100 basis points would result in a positive variance on net interest income of 0.88% and an immediate increase in interest rates of 200 basis points would result in a negative variance on net interest income of 0.21%, relative to the base case over the next 12 months, while an immediate decrease in interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points would result in positive variances in net interest income of 2.25% and 1.67%, respectively, relative to the base case over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2016 , the model simulations projected that 100 and 200 basis point immediate increases in interest rates would result in positive variances on net interest income of 1.61% and 3.37%, respectively, relative to the base case over the next 12 months, while an immediate decrease in interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points would result in negative variances in net interest income of 1.41% and 1.14%, respectively, relative to the base case over the next 12 months. As part of the overall assumptions, certain assets and liabilities are given reasonable floors. This type of simulation analysis requires numerous assumptions including but not limited to changes in balance sheet mix, prepayment rates on mortgage-related assets and fixed rate loans, cash flows and repricing of all financial instruments, changes in volumes and pricing, future shapes of the yield curve, relationship of market interest rates to each other (basis risk), credit spread and deposit sensitivity. Assumptions are based on management’s best estimates but may not accurately reflect actual results under certain changes in interest rates.

The ALCO monitors various liquidity ratios to ensure a satisfactory liquidity position for us. Management continually evaluates the condition of the economy, the pattern of market interest rates and other economic data to determine the types of investments that should be made and at what maturities. Using this analysis, management from time to time assumes calculated interest sensitivity gap positions to maximize net interest income based upon anticipated movements in the general level of interest rates. Regulatory authorities also monitor our gap position along with other liquidity ratios. In addition, as described above, we utilize a simulation model to determine the impact of net interest income under several different interest rate scenarios. By utilizing this technology, we can determine changes that need to be made to the asset and liability mixes to mitigate the change in net interest income under these various interest rate scenarios.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), undertook an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report, and, based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report, in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting in a timely manner the information that the Company is required to disclose in its reports under the Exchange Act and in accumulating and communicating to the Company’s management, including the Company’s CEO and CFO, such information as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

No changes were made to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are a party to various litigation in the normal course of business. Management, after consulting with our legal counsel, believes that any liability resulting from litigation will not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Additional information regarding risk factors appears in “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Forward-Looking Statements” of this Form 10-Q and in Part I - “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 . The risks and uncertainties described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties that management is not aware of or focused on or that management currently deems immaterial may also impair our business operations.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

A list of exhibits to this Form 10-Q is set forth on the Exhibit Index and is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



		SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC.

DATE:	July 28, 2017	BY:	/s/ Lee R. Gibson
			Lee R. Gibson, CPA
			President and Chief Executive Officer
			(Principal Executive Officer)




DATE:	July 28, 2017	BY:	/s/ Julie N. Shamburger
			Julie N. Shamburger, CPA
			Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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Exhibit Index

Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit Number

Exhibit Description

Filed Herewith

Exhibit

Form

Filing Date

File No.

(2)

Plan of Acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or succession

2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 12, 2017, by and among Southside Bancshares, Inc., Rocket Merger Sub, Inc. and Diboll State Bancshares, Inc.

(3)

Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

3.1

Restated Certificate of Formation of Southside Bancshares, Inc.

3 (a)

10-Q

5/9/2014

0-12247

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Southside Bancshares, Inc.

3.1

8-K

11/24/2014

0-12247

(10)

Material Contracts

10.1

Southside Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Incentive Plan

10.1

8-K

05/12/2017

0-12247

(31)

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer

(32)

Section 1350 Certification

†32

Certification of Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

(101)

Interactive Date File

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

† The certification attached as Exhibit 32 accompanies this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is “furnished” to the Commission pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed “filed” by us for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Execution Copy

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

by and among

SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC.,

ROCKET MERGER SUB, INC.

and

DIBOLL STATE BANCSHARES, INC.

___________________________

Dated as of June 12, 2017

___________________________

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ARTICLE I	THE MERGERS	2
1.1	The Mergers	2
1.2	Effective Time	2
1.3	Closing	3
1.4	Governing Documents	3
1.5	Directors and Officers	3
1.6	Tax Consequences	4
1.7	Effects of the Mergers	4
1.8	Bank Merger	4

ARTICLE II	MERGER CONSIDERATION	5
2.1	Conversion of Shares in the First Merger	5
2.2	Cancellation of Shares in the Second Merger	7
2.3	Deposit of Merger Consideration	7
2.4	Delivery of Merger Consideration	7
2.5	Company Equity Awards	10
2.6	Closing Adjustment	10

ARTICLE III	REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF COMPANY	11
3.1	Corporate Organization	11
3.2	Capitalization	12
3.3	Authority; No Violation	13
3.4	Consents and Approvals	14
3.5	Reports	14
3.6	Financial Statements	15
3.7	Undisclosed Liabilities	16
3.8	Absence of Certain Changes or Events	17
3.9	Legal Proceedings	17
3.10	Taxes and Tax Returns	17
3.11	Employee Benefit Plans	19
3.12	Labor Matters	23
3.13	Compliance with Applicable Law	26
3.14	Material Contracts	27
3.15	Agreements with Regulatory Agencies	29
3.16	Investment Securities	29
3.17	Derivative Instruments	29
3.18	Environmental Liability	30
3.19	Insurance	30
3.20	Title to Property	31
3.21	Intellectual Property	33
3.22	Loans	33
3.23	Related Party Transactions	35
3.24	Takeover Laws	35
3.25	Approvals	35
3.26	Company Information	35

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3.27	Opinion of Financial Advisor	36
3.28	Broker’s Fees	36
3.29	Transaction Expenses	36
3.30	No Other Representations or Warranties	36

ARTICLE IV	REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PARENT AND MERGER SUB	37
4.1	Corporate Organization	37
4.2	Capitalization	37
4.3	Authority; No Violation	38
4.4	Consents and Approvals	39
4.5	Legal Proceedings	39
4.6	Absence of Certain Changes	40
4.7	Reports	40
4.8	Financial Statements	41
4.9	Taxes and Tax Returns	42
4.10	Approvals	43
4.11	Compliance with Applicable Laws	43
4.12	Parent Information	44
4.13	Employee Benefit Plans	44
4.14	Intellectual Property	46
4.15	Environmental Laws	46
4.16	Related Party Transactions	46
4.17	Available Funds	47
4.18	Broker’s Fees	47
4.19	Access to Information, Disclaimer	47

ARTICLE V	COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS	47
5.1	Conduct of Business Prior to the Effective Time	47
5.2	Forbearances of Company	48
5.3	Forbearances of Parent	52

ARTICLE VI	ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS	53
6.1	Regulatory Matters	53
6.2	Access to Information	54
6.3	SEC Filings and Stockholder Approval	55
6.4	Public Disclosure	56
6.5	Employee Benefit Matters	56
6.6	Additional Agreements	59
6.7	Indemnification; Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance	59
6.8	Exchange Listing	60
6.9	No Solicitation	60
6.10	Notification of Certain Actions	63
6.11	Takeover Provisions	63
6.12	Stockholder Litigation	63
6.13	Merger Sub; Parent Subsidiaries; Company Subsidiaries	64

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6.14	Tax Representation Letters	64

ARTICLE VII	CONDITIONS PRECEDENT	64
7.1	Conditions to Each Party’s Obligation to Effect the Closing	64
7.2	Conditions to Obligations of Parent	65
7.3	Conditions to Obligations of Company	66

ARTICLE VIII	TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT	67
8.1	Termination	67
8.2	Notice of Termination; Effect of Termination	68
8.3	Termination Fee	68
8.4	Amendment	69
8.5	Extension; Waiver	69

ARTICLE IX	GENERAL PROVISIONS	70
9.1	No Survival of Representations and Warranties and Agreements	70
9.2	Expenses	70
9.3	Notices	70
9.4	Interpretation	71
9.5	Counterparts	71
9.6	Entire Agreement	72
9.7	Governing Law; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL	72
9.8	Specific Performance	72
9.9	Additional Definitions	73
9.10	Severability	78
9.11	Authorship	78
9.12	Assignment; Third-Party Beneficiaries	78



Schedule A:	Stockholders Executing Voting and Support Agreements
Schedule B:	Individuals Executing Key Employee Agreements
Schedule C:	Individuals Entitled to Change in Control Payments
Schedule D:	Calculation of Company Tier 1 Leverage Ratio
Exhibit A:	Form of Voting and Support Agreement
Exhibit B:	Form of Subsidiary Bank Plan of Merger

iii

INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS

Section Section



ACA	3.11(n)	Controlled Group Liability	9.9
Acquisition Proposal	6.9(c)	Corporate Entity	9.9
AD&D	6.5(a)	Covered Employees	6.5(a)
Adverse Recommendation Change	6.9(b)	CRA	3.13(c)
Affiliate	9.9	Derivative Transactions	9.9
Agreement	Preamble	Designated Contracts	9.9
Balance Sheet	3.7	Designated Contracts Termination Costs	9.9
Balance Sheet Date	3.7	Determination Date	9.9
Bank Merger	1.8	Disclosure Schedule	Article III
Bank Merger Certificates	1.8	Dissenting Shares	2.1(e)
Business Day	9.9	Dissenting Stockholder	2.1(e)
Cancelled Shares	2.1(c)	Effective Time	1.2
Certificates	2.4(a)	End Date	9.9
Certificates of Merger	1.2	Enforceability Exceptions	3.3(a)
Claim	6.7(a)	Environmental Law	9.9
Closing	1.3	ERISA	3.11(a)
Closing Date	1.3	ERISA Affiliate	9.9
Closing Mark-to-Market Valuation	9.9	Estimated Closing Net Book Value	9.9
Closing Net Book Value	9.9	Estimated Closing Statement	2.6(a)
Code	9.9	Exchange and Paying Agent	2.3
Collective Bargaining Agreement	3.12(e)	Exchange and Paying Agent Agreement	2.3
Company	Preamble	Exchange and Payment Fund	2.3
Company 401(k) Plan	6.5(d)	FDIC	3.1(a)
Company Acquisition Agreement	6.9(a)	Federal Reserve	3.4
Company Bank Subsidiary	1.8	First Certificate of Merger	1.2
Company Benefit Plans	3.11(a)	First Merger	Recitals
Company Board Recommendation	6.3(a)	Form S-4	6.3(c)
Company Bylaws	3.1(a)	GAAP	3.6(a)
Company Certificate	3.1(a)	Governmental Entity	3.4
Company Common Stock	2.1(a)	HCERA	3.11(n)
Company Equity Awards	9.9	Healthcare Reform Laws	3.11(n)
Company Financial Statements	3.6(a)	HIPAA	3.11(c)
Company Health Benefit Plan	3.11(n)	Holders	2.4(a)
Company Indemnified Party	6.7(a)	Intellectual Property	9.9
Company Intellectual Property	3.21(a)	Intervening Event	6.9(c)
Company Policies	3.19	IRS	3.10(j)
Company Special Dividend	5.2(b)	Key Employee Agreements	Recitals
Company Stock Plan	9.9	Key Employees	Recitals
Company Stockholders Meeting	6.3(a)	Knowledge	9.9
Company Subsidiaries	3.1(b)	Law	9.9
Company Subsidiary	3.1(b)	Laws	9.9
Company Tier 1 Leverage Ratio	9.9	Leased Premises	3.20(b)
Confidentiality Agreement	9.9
Continuation Period	6.5(a)

INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS

Section Section



Letter of Transmittal	2.4(a)	Permitted Encumbrances	3.20(b)
Liability	9.9	Person	9.9
Lien	3.1(b)	Personal Property	3.20(f)
Loan Documentation	9.9	Proxy Statement	6.3(c)
Loan Sale Agreement	3.22(g)	Qualified Plans	3.11(f)
Loan Tape	3.22(b)	Real Property Leases	3.20(a)
Loans	3.22(a)	Regulatory Agencies	3.5
Material Adverse Effect	9.9	Regulatory Agreement	3.15
Material Contract	3.14(a)	Regulatory Approvals	6.1(a)
Materially Burdensome Regulatory Condition	6.1(a)	Reports	3.5
Maximum Amount	6.7(b)	Representative	6.9(a)
Merger Consideration	9.9	Required Regulatory Approval	9.9
Merger Sub	Preamble	Requisite Stockholder Approval	3.3(a)
Merger Sub Common Stock	4.2(b)	Sarbanes-Oxley Act	4.7(b)
Mergers	Recitals	SEC	3.2
Multiemployer Plan	3.11(h)	Second Certificate of Merger	1.2
Multiple Employer Plan	3.11(h)	Second Effective Time	1.2
NASDAQ	3.4	Second Merger	Recitals
Notice Period	6.9(g)	Securities Act	3.2
Obligor	3.22(a)	Severance Plan	6.5(c)
Owned Real Property	3.20(a)	Subsidiary	9.9
Parent	Preamble	Subsidiary Plan of Merger	1.8
Parent 401(k) Plan	6.5(d)	Superior Proposal	6.9(c)
Parent Bank	1.8	Superior Proposal Termination	6.9(f)
Parent Benefit Plan	9.9	Surviving Corporation	Recitals
Parent Capitalization Date	4.2(a)	Surviving Parent Company	Recitals
Parent Disclosure Schedule	Article IV	Takeover Provisions	3.24
Parent Financial Statements	4.8(a)	Target Book Value	9.9
Parent Health Benefit Plan	4.13(g)	Tax	9.9
Parent Intellectual Property	4.14(a)	Tax Return	9.9
Parent Options	4.2(a)	Taxes	9.9
Parent Pension Plan	4.13(d)	TBOC	1.1
Parent Qualified Plans	4.13(c)	Tenant Leases	3.20(a)
Parent SEC Reports	4.7(b)	Termination Fee	8.3
Parent Spring 2017 Dividend	9.9	Time Off Policy	9.9
parties	9.9	Trading Day	9.9
party	9.9	Voting and Support Agreement	Recitals
PDF	9.5	Voting and Support Agreements	Recitals
Permitted Dividends	5.2(b)	Voting Debt	3.2
		WARN Act	3.12(g)

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of June 12, 2017, by and among SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC. , a Texas corporation (“ Parent ”), ROCKET MERGER SUB, INC. , a Texas corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (“ Merger Sub ”), and DIBOLL STATE BANCSHARES, INC. , a Texas corporation (“ Company ”). Certain capitalized terms have the meanings given to such terms in Section 9.9.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the boards of directors of Company and Parent have determined that it is in the best interests of their respective companies to consummate a strategic business combination transaction pursuant to which Merger Sub will, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, merge with and into Company (the “ First Merger ”), with Company as the surviving corporation (the “ Surviving Corporation ”), and then immediately after the First Merger and as a part of an integrated plan, the Surviving Corporation will merge with and into Parent (the “ Second Merger ,” and together with the First Merger, the “ Mergers ”), with Parent as the surviving corporation (sometimes referred to in such capacity as the “ Surviving Parent Company ”);

WHEREAS, the board of directors of Company has (a) determined that this Agreement, the Mergers and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are fair to, advisable and in the best interests of Company and its stockholders, (b) approved this Agreement, the Mergers and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (c) directed that the First Merger be submitted for consideration at a meeting of Company stockholders and (d) recommended the approval of the First Merger by Company stockholders at the Company Stockholders Meeting;

WHEREAS, the board of directors of Parent has (a) determined that this Agreement, the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement are advisable and in the best interests of Parent, and (b) approved this Agreement, the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the board of directors of Merger Sub has (a) determined that this Agreement, the First Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement are advisable and in the best interests of Merger Sub, (b) approved this Agreement, the First Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (c) directed that the First Merger be submitted for approval by Merger Sub’s sole stockholder and (d) recommended the approval of the First Merger by Merger Sub’s sole stockholder;

WHEREAS , Parent (i) in its capacity as the sole stockholder of Merger Sub, has taken all actions required for the execution of this Agreement by Merger Sub, has approved this Agreement and approved the First Merger and (ii) upon consummation of the First Merger, shall take all actions required for the consummation of the Second Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the parties intend that the Mergers will constitute a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(A) of the Code, that Company and Parent are parties to such reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(b) of the Code, and that this Agreement constitutes a plan of reorganization;

WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, as a condition and inducement to Parent’s willingness to enter into this Agreement, each of the directors of Company and each of the significant stockholders of the Company listed on Schedule A hereto has simultaneously herewith entered into a Voting and Support Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (each, a “ Voting and Support Agreement ” and, collectively, the “ Voting and Support Agreements ”) in connection with the First Merger; and

WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, as a condition and inducement to Parent’s willingness to enter into this Agreement, each of the individuals listed on Schedule B hereto (the “ Key Employees ”) is entering into an agreement with Parent and Parent Bank (the “ Key Employee Agreements ”), dated as of the date hereof, to be effective as of (and subject to the occurrence of) the Effective Time.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

Article I
THE MERGERS

1.1 The Mergers . Upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in this Agreement, and in accordance with the Texas Business Organizations Code, as amended (the “ TBOC ”), at the Effective Time, (i) Merger Sub shall merge with and into Company, (ii) the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub shall cease and (iii) Company shall be the Surviving Corporation of the First Merger and shall continue its corporate existence under the TBOC. Immediately following the Effective Time, upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction or waiver of conditions set forth in this Agreement, and in accordance with the TBOC, as part of an integrated plan, (i) the Surviving Corporation shall be merged with and into Parent, (ii) the separate corporate existence of the Surviving Corporation shall cease and (iii) Parent shall be the Surviving Parent Company of the Second Merger and shall continue its legal existence under the TBOC.

1.2 Effective Time .

(a) On the Closing Date, Parent, Merger Sub and Company shall (i) cause a certificate of merger with respect to the First Merger (the “ First Certificate of Merger ”) to be duly executed and filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas in accordance with the TBOC and (ii) make any other filings, recordings or publications required to be made by

Company or Merger Sub under the TBOC in connection with the First Merger. The First Merger shall become effective upon the date and at the time set forth in the First Certificate of Merger (such date and time, the “ Effective Time ”).

(b) Immediately following the Effective Time, Parent and Surviving Corporation shall (i) cause a certificate of merger with respect to the Second Merger (as set forth in Section 10.006 of the TBOC, the “ Second Certificate of Merger ” and, together with the First Certificate of Merger, the “ Certificates of Merger ”) to be duly executed and filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas in accordance with the TBOC and (ii) make any other filings, recordings or publications required to be made by Parent or the Surviving Corporation under the TBOC in connection with the Second Merger. The Second Merger shall become effective upon the date and at the time set forth in the Second Certificate of Merger (such date and time, the “ Second Effective Time ”).

1.3 Closing . On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, the closing of the First Merger (the “ Closing ”) shall be conducted remotely by delivery of the applicable deliveries contemplated by this Agreement to be delivered at Closing, commencing at 10:00 a.m., Central time, on a date no later than three (3) Business Days after the satisfaction or waiver (subject to applicable Law) of the latest to occur of the conditions set forth in Article VII (other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied or waived at the Closing, but subject to the satisfaction of such conditions and the continued satisfaction or waiver of all other conditions set forth in Article VII), or such other date, time or place as mutually agreed to by the parties (including Closing by facsimile or “PDF” electronic mail transmission exchange of executed documents or signature pages) (the “ Closing Date” ).

1.4 Governing Documents . At the Effective Time, the certificate of formation and bylaws of Company in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the certificate of formation and bylaws of the Surviving Corporation until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable Law. At the Second Effective Time, the certificate of formation and bylaws of Parent in effect immediately prior to the Second Effective Time shall be the certificate of formation and bylaws of the Surviving Parent Company until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable Law.

1.5 Directors and Officers .

(a) The First Certificate of Merger will provide that, at the Effective Time, the directors of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time shall serve as the directors of the Surviving Corporation from and after the Effective Time in accordance with the bylaws of the Surviving Corporation. The First Certificate of Merger will provide that, at the Effective Time, the officers of Merger Sub immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the officers of the Surviving Corporation from and after the Effective Time, until the earlier of their resignation or removal, or otherwise ceasing to be an officer or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, as the case may be.

(b) At the Second Effective Time, the directors of Parent immediately prior to the Second Effective Time shall continue to serve as the directors of the Surviving Parent

Company from and after the Second Effective Time in accordance with the certificate of formation and bylaws of the Surviving Parent Company. The officers of Parent immediately prior to the Second Effective Time shall be the officers of the Surviving Parent Company from and after the Second Effective Time, until the earlier of their resignation or removal, or otherwise ceasing to be an officer or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, as the case may be.

(c) Immediately following the Closing, Parent shall (i) expand the size of its board of directors by two members, (ii) choose two current members of Company’s board of directors, at least one of whom will be an independent director, to serve as directors of Parent and (iii) upon receiving consent from such Persons to serve, appoint two current directors of Company, at least one of whom will be an independent director, to serve as directors of Parent, who will be appointed to serve a term that expires at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2018, and the nominating committee of Parent’s board of directors shall consider in good faith the nomination for re-election of each such director, one of which will be considered for re-election for a term that expires at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2020 and the other director will be considered for re-election for a term that expires at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2019.

1.6 Tax Consequences . It is intended that the Mergers qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, and that this Agreement constitutes, and is hereby adopted as, a “plan of reorganization” for purposes of Sections 354 and 361 of the Code. From and after the date of this Agreement and until the Closing Date, each party hereto shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Mergers to qualify, and will not knowingly take any action, cause any action to be taken, fail to take any action or cause any action not to be taken, which action or failure to act could reasonably be expected to prevent the Mergers from qualifying as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code.

1.7 Effects of the Mergers . At and after the Effective Time, the First Merger shall have the effects set forth in this Agreement and in the relevant provisions of the TBOC. At and after the Second Effective Time, the Second Merger shall have the effects set forth in this Agreement and in the relevant provisions of the TBOC.

1.8 Bank Merger . Immediately following the Second Effective Time, First Bank and Trust East Texas, a Texas banking association and, prior to the Second Effective Time, wholly owned subsidiary of Company (the “ Company Bank Subsidiary ”), will merge (the “ Bank Merger ”) with and into Southside Bank, a Texas banking association and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“ Parent Bank ”). Parent Bank shall be the surviving entity in the Bank Merger and shall continue its corporate existence under the name “Southside Bank”, and, following the Bank Merger, the separate corporate existence of the Company Bank Subsidiary shall cease. The parties agree that the Bank Merger shall become effective immediately after the Second Effective Time. The Bank Merger shall be implemented pursuant to a subsidiary plan of merger, in substantially the form set forth in Exhibit B hereto (the “ Subsidiary Plan of Merger ”). In order to obtain the necessary Regulatory Approvals for the Bank Merger, the parties hereto shall cause the following to be accomplished prior to the filing of applications for such

Regulatory Approvals: (a) Company shall cause the Company Bank Subsidiary to approve the Subsidiary Plan of Merger; Company, as the sole stockholder of the Company Bank Subsidiary, shall approve the Subsidiary Plan of Merger; and Company shall cause the Subsidiary Plan of Merger to be duly executed by the Company Bank Subsidiary and delivered to Parent; and (b) Parent shall cause Parent Bank to approve the Subsidiary Plan of Merger; Parent, as the sole stockholder of Parent Bank, shall approve the Subsidiary Plan of Merger; and Parent shall cause Parent Bank to duly execute and deliver the Subsidiary Plan of Merger to Company. Prior to the Second Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation and Parent shall cause the Company Bank Subsidiary and Parent Bank to execute such certificates of merger and articles of combination and such other documents and certificates as are necessary to make the Bank Merger effective (“ Bank Merger Certificates ”) immediately after the Second Effective Time.

ARTICLE II
MERGER CONSIDERATION

2.1 Conversion of Shares in the First Merger . At the Effective Time, by virtue of the First Merger and without any action on the part of Parent, Merger Sub, Company or the holder of any of the following securities:

(a) Conversion of Shares of Merger Sub Stock . Each share of common stock of Merger Sub issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall automatically be converted into one validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Company (“ Company Common Stock ”).

(b) Conversion of Company Common Stock . Each share of Company Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than any Cancelled Shares and any Dissenting Shares) shall be converted into the right to receive the Per Share Merger Consideration.

(i) “ Aggregate Cash Consideration ” means the amount of cash equal to $25,000,000, which amount shall be (i) decreased by the after-tax amount paid by Company to holders of Company Equity Awards that utilize the “cashless exercise feature” of such Company Equity Awards and upon such cashless exercise receive payment of an amount in cash equal to the excess of the aggregate fair market value at the time of such exercise of the Company Common Stock subject to the Company Equity Awards over the aggregate purchase price for such shares of Company Common Stock, and (ii) subject to further adjustment as provided herein.

(ii) “ Aggregate Stock Consideration ” means 5,535,000 validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of Parent Common Stock, subject to adjustment as provided herein (together with any cash in lieu of fractional shares of Parent Common Stock to be paid pursuant to Section 2.4(f)).

(iii) “ Company Outstanding Share Number ” shall mean the number of shares of Company Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (after giving effect to any valid exercises of outstanding Company Equity Awards prior to the Effective Time).

(iv) “ Parent Common Stock ” shall mean the common stock, par value $1.25 per share, of Parent.

(v) “ Per Share Cash Consideration ” means the amount of cash (rounded to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (A) the Aggregate Cash Consideration (as it may be adjusted herein), divided by (B) the Company Outstanding Share Number.

(vi) “ Per Share Merger Consideration ” means the sum of (A) the Per Share Cash Consideration plus (B) the Per Share Stock Consideration.

(vii) “ Per Share Stock Consideration ” means the number of shares of Parent Common Stock (rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth of a share) equal to the quotient of (A) Aggregate Stock Consideration (as it may be adjusted herein), divided by (B) the Company Outstanding Share Number.

(c) Cancellation of Certain Shares of Company Common Stock . All shares of Company Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time that are owned directly by Parent or Company or a Subsidiary of Company (other than (i) shares held in trust accounts, managed accounts and the like, or otherwise held in a fiduciary or agency capacity, that are beneficially owned by third parties and (ii) shares held, directly or indirectly, by Parent or Company in respect of a debt previously contracted) shall be cancelled and shall cease to exist and no Merger Consideration or other consideration shall be delivered in exchange therefor (such cancelled shares, the “ Cancelled Shares ”).

(d) Adjustments to Prevent Dilution . If at any time during the period between the date of this Agreement and the Effective Time, any change in the outstanding shares of capital stock of Parent or Company, respectively, shall occur (or for which the relevant record date will occur) as a result of any reclassification, recapitalization, stock split (including a reverse stock split) or subdivision or combination or readjustment of shares, or any stock dividend or stock distribution with a record date during such period (other than the Parent Spring 2017 Dividend), an appropriate and proportionate adjustment shall be made to the Aggregate Stock Consideration, the Per Share Stock Consideration and other dependent items, as applicable.

(e) Dissenters’ Rights . Any shares of Company Common Stock (“ Dissenting Shares ”) as to which the holder has perfected their rights as dissenting shareholders in accordance with the procedures set forth in the TBOC (a “ Dissenting Stockholder ”) shall be entitled only to such rights as are available to such holder pursuant to the applicable provisions of the TBOC and shall not be converted into or represent the right to receive the Merger Consideration with respect to such Dissenting Shares unless and until such Dissenting Stockholder shall have failed to perfect or shall have effectively withdrawn or lost such

Dissenting Stockholder’s right to dissent from the Merger under the TBOC. Company shall give Parent (i) prompt notice of any written demands for appraisal, attempted withdrawals of such demands, and any other instruments served pursuant to applicable Law received by Company relating to stockholders’ rights of appraisal and (ii) the opportunity to direct all negotiations and proceedings with respect to demand for appraisal under the TBOC. Company shall not, except with the prior written consent of Parent, voluntarily make any payment with respect to any demands for appraisals of Dissenting Shares, offer to settle or settle any such demands or approve any withdrawal of any such demands.

(f) No Effect on Parent Common Stock . Each share of Parent Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall remain issued and outstanding immediately after the Effective Time.

2.2 Cancellation of Shares in the Second Merger . At the Second Effective Time, by virtue of the Second Merger and without any action on the part of Parent, the Surviving Corporation or the holder of any of the following securities:

(a) Cancellation of Shares of Surviving Corporation Stock . Each share of common stock of the Surviving Corporation issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Second Effective Time shall automatically be retired and shall cease to exist, and no consideration shall be paid, nor shall any other payment be made or right inure with respect thereto in connection with or as a consequence of the Second Merger.

(b) No Effect on Parent Common Stock . Each share of Parent Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Second Effective Time shall remain issued and outstanding and shall not be affected by the Second Merger.

2.3 Deposit of Merger Consideration . Promptly after the Effective Time, but no later than one (1) Business Day after the Effective Time, Parent shall deposit (or cause to be deposited) to Computershare Trust Company or another bank or trust company selected by Parent and reasonably acceptable to Company (the “ Exchange and Paying Agent ”) pursuant to an agreement, the terms of which shall be reasonably acceptable to Company, entered into prior to the Closing (the “ Exchange and Paying Agent Agreement ”), for exchange in accordance with this Article II: (a) the number of shares of Parent Common Stock sufficient to deliver the Aggregate Stock Consideration; (b) to the extent then determinable, any cash payable in lieu of fractional shares pursuant to Section 2.4(f); and (c) cash in an amount equal to the Aggregate Cash Consideration (as adjusted by the Closing Adjustment in accordance with Section 2.6) (with such deposits collectively referred to herein as the “ Exchange and Payment Fund ”), and Parent shall instruct the Exchange and Paying Agent to timely deliver the Merger Consideration in accordance with this Agreement.

2.4 Delivery of Merger Consideration .

(a) As soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, but no later than five (5) Business Days after the Effective Time, the Exchange and Paying Agent shall mail to each holder of record immediately prior to the Effective Time (collectively, the “ Holders ”) of

certificates representing shares of Company Common Stock (“ Certificates ”) that were converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration pursuant to Section 2.1 (i) a letter of transmittal (which shall specify that delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to Certificate(s) shall pass, only upon delivery of Certificate(s) (or affidavits of loss in lieu of such Certificate(s)) to the Exchange and Paying Agent and shall be substantially in such form and have such other provisions as shall be prescribed by the Exchange and Paying Agent and Parent), the terms of which shall be reasonably acceptable to Company (the “ Letter of Transmittal ”), and (ii) instructions for use in surrendering Certificate(s) in exchange for the Merger Consideration and any dividends or other distributions to which such Holder is entitled pursuant to Section 2.4(c).

(b) Upon surrender to the Exchange and Paying Agent of its Certificate(s), accompanied by a properly completed Letter of Transmittal, the Exchange and Paying Agent shall mail to such Holder of Company Common Stock, promptly after the Effective Time, but no later than ten (10) Business Days after the Exchange and Paying Agent’s receipt of such Certificate(s) accompanied by a properly completed Letter of Transmittal, the Merger Consideration in respect of the shares of Company Common Stock represented by its Certificate(s). Until so surrendered, each such Certificate shall represent after the Effective Time, for all purposes, only the right to receive, without interest, the Merger Consideration (and any dividends or other distributions to which such Holder is entitled pursuant to Section 2.4(c)) upon surrender of such Certificate in accordance with, this Article II.

(c) No dividends or other distributions with respect to Parent Common Stock shall be paid to the Holder of any unsurrendered Certificate with respect to the shares of Parent Common Stock represented thereby, in each case unless and until the surrender of such Certificate in accordance with this Article II. Subject to the effect of applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar Laws, following surrender of any such Certificate in accordance with this Article II, the Holder thereof shall be entitled to receive, without interest, (i) the amount of dividends or other distributions with a record date after the Effective Time theretofore payable with respect to the whole shares of Parent Common Stock represented by such Certificate and not paid and/or (ii) at the appropriate payment date, the amount of dividends or other distributions payable with respect to whole shares of Parent Common Stock represented by such Certificate with a record date after the Effective Time (but before such surrender date) and with a payment date subsequent to the issuance of the Parent Common Stock issuable with respect to such Certificate.

(d) After the Effective Time, there shall be no transfers on the stock transfer books of Company of any shares of Company Common Stock that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time other than to settle transfers of Company Common Stock that occurred prior to the Effective Time. If, after the Effective Time, Certificates representing such shares are presented for transfer to the Exchange and Paying Agent or Company, they shall be cancelled and exchanged for the Merger Consideration in accordance with Section 2.1 and the procedures set forth in this Article II.

(e) In the event of a transfer of ownership of a Certificate representing Company Common Stock that is not registered in the stock transfer records of Company, the Merger Consideration shall be delivered in exchange therefor to a Person other than the Person in whose name the Certificate so surrendered is registered if the Certificate formerly representing such Company Common Stock shall be properly endorsed or otherwise be in proper form for transfer and the Person requesting such payment or issuance shall pay any transfer or other similar Taxes required by reason of the payment or issuance to a Person other than the registered Holder of the Certificate or establish to the satisfaction of Parent that the Tax has been paid or is not applicable.

(f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, no certificates or scrip representing fractional shares of Parent Common Stock shall be issued upon the surrender of Certificates for exchange, no dividend or other distribution with respect to Parent Common Stock shall be payable on or with respect to any fractional share, and such fractional share interests shall not entitle the owner thereof to vote or to any other rights of a stockholder of Parent. In lieu of the issuance of any such fractional share, Parent shall pay to each former stockholder of Company who otherwise would be entitled to receive such fractional share, an amount in cash (rounded to the nearest whole cent) determined by multiplying (i) the volume weighted average price per share (calculated to the nearest one one-hundredth of a cent) of Parent Common Stock on the NASDAQ (based on “regular way” trading on the NASDAQ only) for the last full Trading Day immediately preceding the Closing Date, as calculated by Bloomberg Financial LP under the function “VWAP,” by (ii) the fraction of a share (after taking into account all shares of Company Common Stock held by such Holder at the Effective Time and rounded to the nearest one ten-thousandth when expressed in decimal form) of Parent Common Stock to which such Holder would otherwise be entitled to receive pursuant to Section 2.1. The parties acknowledge that payment of the cash consideration in lieu of issuing fractional shares was not separately bargained-for consideration but merely represents a mechanical rounding off for purposes of avoiding the expense and inconvenience that would otherwise be caused by the issuance of fractional shares.

(g) The Exchange and Paying Agent (or, subsequent to the first anniversary of the Effective Time, Parent) shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any portion of the Merger Consideration such amounts as the Exchange and Paying Agent or Parent, as the case may be, is required to deduct and withhold under the Code, or any provision of state, local or foreign Tax Law, with respect to the making of such payment. To the extent that the amounts are so withheld by the Exchange and Paying Agent or Parent, as the case may be, such withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the Holder of shares of Company Common Stock in respect of whom such deduction and withholding was made by the Exchange and Paying Agent or Parent, as the case may be.

(h) Any portion of the Exchange and Payment Fund that remains unclaimed by the stockholders of Company as of the first anniversary of the Effective Time shall be returned to Parent. Any former stockholders of Company who have not theretofore complied with this Article II shall thereafter look only to Parent with respect to the Merger Consideration and any unpaid dividends and other distributions on the Parent Common Stock deliverable in

respect of each share of Company Common Stock such stockholder holds as determined pursuant to this Agreement, in each case, without any interest thereon, subject to the requirements of abandoned property, escheat or similar Laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of Parent, Company, the Exchange and Paying Agent or any other Person shall be liable to any former holder of shares of Company Common Stock for any amount delivered in good faith to a public official pursuant to applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar Laws.

(i) The Exchange and Paying Agent shall invest any cash included in the Exchange and Payment Fund as directed by Parent, on a daily basis; provided that no such investment or loss thereon shall affect the amounts payable to holders of Certificates pursuant to this Article II. Any interest or other income resulting from such investments shall be paid to Parent, upon demand.

(j) In the event that any Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the Person claiming such Certificate to be lost, stolen or destroyed and, if reasonably required by Parent or the Exchange and Paying Agent, the posting by such Person of a bond in such amount as Parent may determine is reasonably necessary (not to exceed the amount of the Merger Consideration relating to such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate) as indemnity against any claim that may be made against it with respect to such Certificate, the Exchange and Paying Agent shall issue in exchange for such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate the Merger Consideration deliverable in respect thereof pursuant to this Agreement.

(k) Subject to the terms of the Exchange and Paying Agent Agreement, Parent, in the exercise of its reasonable discretion, shall have the right to make all determinations, not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, governing (i) the validity of any Letter of Transmittal and compliance by any Company stockholder with the procedures and instructions set forth herein and therein, (ii) the issuance and delivery of the whole number of shares of Parent Common Stock into which shares of Company Common Stock are converted in the First Merger and (iii) the method of payment of the cash in lieu of fractional shares of Parent Common Stock.

(l) In the case of outstanding shares of Company Common Stock that are not represented by Certificates, the parties shall make such adjustments to this Article II as are necessary or appropriate to implement the same purpose and effect that this Article II has with respect to shares of Company Common Stock that are represented by Certificates.

2.5 Company Equity Awards .

(a) Pursuant to the Company Stock Plan and the individual award agreements granted thereunder, all outstanding Company Equity Awards shall terminate as of the Effective Time, and shall thereafter be null and void.

(b) Prior to the Effective Time, the board of directors of Company (or, if appropriate, any committee administering the Company Stock Plan) shall adopt such resolutions

or take such other actions as may be required to effect the transactions described in this Section 2.5.

2.6 Closing Adjustment .

(a) As of a date that is not less than ten (10) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Company shall deliver to Parent a statement setting forth the Estimated Closing Net Book Value (the “ Estimated Closing Statement ”). If the parties are unable to resolve any dispute related to the calculations set forth in the Estimated Closing Statement within five (5) Business Days after the date Company submits such calculation to Parent, Company and Parent shall submit the calculation of the Estimated Closing Net Book Value to an independent accounting firm as shall be mutually agreed in writing by the parties for review and resolution of any and all matters which remain in dispute. The independent accounting firm shall reach a final resolution of all matters and shall furnish such resolution in writing to Company and Parent as soon as practicable, but in no event more than ten (10) Business Days after such matters have been referred to the independent accounting firm. Such resolution shall be made in accordance with this Agreement and will be conclusive and binding upon Company and Parent. The resolution reached by the parties or the independent accounting firm in accordance with this Section 2.6 will constitute the final calculation of the Closing Net Book Value. The costs for the independent accounting firm to reach such resolution shall be shared equally by Company and Parent.

(b) For purposes of this Agreement, the Closing Adjustment means, if the Closing Net Book Value is less than the Target Book Value, a downward dollar-for-dollar adjustment to the Aggregate Cash Consideration in an amount equal to the difference between the Closing Net Book Value and the Target Book Value; provided that the Closing Adjustment shall be Zero Dollars ($0.00) if the Closing Net Book Value equals or exceeds the Target Book Value.

ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF COMPANY

Except as disclosed in writing in the correspondingly enumerated section or subsection of the disclosure schedule of Company delivered herewith (the “ Disclosure Schedule ”) ( provided that each exception set forth in the Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to qualify any other representation and warranty to the extent that the relevance of such exception to such other representation and warranty is reasonably apparent on the face of the disclosure, without the need to examine underlying documentation referenced in, but not attached to, the Disclosure Schedule), Company hereby represents and warrants to Parent and Merger Sub as follows:

3.1 Corporate Organization .

(a) Company and each of its Subsidiaries is an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing (with respect to jurisdictions that recognize such concept) under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its organization. The deposit accounts of the Company Bank Subsidiary are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “ FDIC ”) through the Deposit Insurance Fund to the fullest extent permitted by Law, and all premiums and assessments required in connection therewith have been paid by Company Bank Subsidiary when due. Company and each of its Subsidiaries has the requisite corporate power and authority to own or lease and operate all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted. Company and each of its Subsidiaries is duly licensed or qualified to do business in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted by it or the character or location of the properties and assets owned or leased by it makes such licensing or qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so licensed or qualified has not had and is not reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Company. True and complete copies of Company’s certificate of formation, as amended (the “ Company Certificate ”), and bylaws of Company, as amended (the “ Company Bylaws ”), and the articles or certificate of incorporation or formation and bylaws (or comparable organizational documents) of each Company Subsidiary, in each case as in effect as of the date of this Agreement, have previously been furnished or made available to Parent. Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is (i) in violation of any of the provisions of the Company Certificate or the certificate of formation of such Subsidiary, as applicable, or (ii) in violation of any of the provisions of the Company Bylaws or the bylaws of such Subsidiary, as applicable.

(b) Section 3.1(b) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and correct list of all the Subsidiaries of Company (each a “ Company Subsidiary ” and collectively the “ Company Subsidiaries ”). Section 3.1(b) of the Disclosure Schedule also sets forth the number and owner of all outstanding capital stock or other equity securities of each such Subsidiary, options, warrants, stock appreciation rights, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, shares of any capital stock or other equity securities of such Subsidiary, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which such Subsidiary may become bound to issue additional shares of its capital stock or other equity securities, or options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments for any shares of its capital stock or other equity securities and the identity of the

parties to any such agreements or arrangements. All of the outstanding shares of capital stock or other securities evidencing ownership of Company Subsidiaries are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and such shares or other securities are owned by Company or another of its Subsidiaries free and clear of any lien, claim, charge, option, encumbrance, mortgage, pledge or security interest or other restriction of any kind (“ Lien ”) with respect thereto. Except for its interests in Company Subsidiaries, its ownership of marketable securities and as set forth on Section 3.1(b) of the Disclosure Schedule, Company does not as of the date of this Agreement own, directly or indirectly, any capital stock, membership interest, partnership interest or other equity interest in any Person.

3.2 Capitalization . The authorized capital stock of Company consists of 1,000,000 shares of Company Common Stock and 1,000,000 shares of cumulative preferred stock, par value $5.00 per share. As of the date of this Agreement, there are (a) 844,480 shares of Company Common Stock issued and outstanding, (b) 57,613 shares of Company Common Stock held in treasury, (c) 21,466 shares of Company Common Stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding Company Equity Awards and (d) no other shares of capital stock or other voting securities of Company issued, reserved for issuance or outstanding. All of the issued and outstanding shares of Company Common Stock have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid, nonassessable and free of preemptive rights. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no outstanding bonds, debentures, notes or other indebtedness having the right to vote on any matters on which stockholders may vote (“ Voting Debt ”) of Company. No trust preferred or subordinated debt securities of Company are issued or outstanding. Other than as set forth in Section 3.2 of the Disclosure Schedule, there are no outstanding subscriptions, options, warrants, puts, calls, rights, exchangeable or convertible securities or other commitments or agreements of any character relating to the issued or unissued capital stock or other securities of Company, or otherwise obligating Company to issue, transfer, sell, purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, or to register under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) thereunder (the “ Securities Act ”), any such securities. Company is not a party to any voting trusts, stockholder agreements, proxies or other agreements in effect with respect to the voting or transfer of the Company Common Stock or other equity interests of Company, and, to the Knowledge of Company, there are no such agreements to which any director, executive officer or holder of more than 5% of Company Common Stock is a party. Section 3.2 of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true, correct and complete list of the aggregate number of shares of Company Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of each Company Equity Award outstanding as of the date of this Agreement and the holder and exercise price, if applicable, for each such Company Equity Award. Other than as set forth in Section 3.2 of the Disclosure Schedule, no equity-based awards (including any cash awards where the amount of payment is determined in whole or in part based on the price of any capital stock of Company or any of its Subsidiaries) are outstanding.

3.3 Authority; No Violation .

(a) Company has full corporate power and authority and is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions

contemplated hereby, including the First Merger, have been duly, validly and unanimously authorized by the board of directors of Company, the board of directors of Company has resolved to recommend to Company’s stockholders the approval of the First Merger and all necessary corporate action in respect thereof on the part of Company has been taken, subject to the approval by the affirmative vote of the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding shares of Company Common Stock (the “ Requisite Stockholder Approval ”) and the filing of the Certificates of Merger with and acceptance for record of the Certificates of Merger by the Secretary of State of the State of Texas. The Requisite Stockholder Approval is the only vote of the holders of securities of Company required to approve the First Merger. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Company. Assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by Parent and Merger Sub, this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Company, enforceable against Company in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by (i) the effect of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, conservatorship, arrangement, moratorium or other Laws affecting or relating to the rights of creditors generally or (ii) the rules governing the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies and general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law (the “ Enforceability Exceptions ”).

(b) The Company Bank Subsidiary has full corporate power and authority and is duly authorized to consummate the applicable transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The consummation of the applicable transactions contemplated hereby, including the Bank Merger, have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors of the Company Bank Subsidiary, and the board of directors of the Company Bank Subsidiary has authorized all necessary corporate action in respect thereof on the part of the Company Bank Subsidiary, including the filing of the Bank Merger Certificates.

(c) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Company nor the consummation by Company or any of its Subsidiaries of the transactions contemplated hereby, nor compliance by Company or any of its Subsidiaries with any of the terms or provisions hereof, will, subject to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, (i) violate any provision of the Company Certificate or Company Bylaws or the articles or certificate of incorporation or bylaws (or similar organizational documents) of any Company Subsidiary or (ii) assuming that the consents and approvals referred to in Section 3.4 are duly obtained and/or made, (A) violate any Law, judgment, order, writ, decree or injunction applicable to Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective properties or assets or (B) violate, conflict with, result in a breach of any provision of or the loss of any benefit under, constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default) under, result in the termination of or a right of termination or cancellation under or in any payment conditioned, in whole or in part, on a change of control of Company or any of its Subsidiaries or approval or consummation of transactions contemplated hereby, accelerate the performance required by or rights or obligations under, or result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the respective properties or assets of Company or any of its Subsidiaries under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, deed of trust, trust preferred or other subordinated debt security, license, lease, agreement, contract, or other instrument or obligation to which Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or by which they or any of their

respective properties, assets or business activities may be bound or affected, except, in the case of clause (ii) above, for such violations, conflicts, breaches, defaults or the loss of benefits which, have not had and are not reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Company.

3.4 Consents and Approvals . Except for (a) the filing of any required applications, filings or notices with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “ Federal Reserve ”), the FDIC, and the Texas Department of Banking, and approval of or non-objection to such applications, filings and notices, (b) compliance with any applicable requirements of the Securities Act, including the Proxy Statement and Form S-4 in which the Proxy Statement will be included as a prospectus, and declaration of effectiveness of the Form S-4, (c) the filing of the Certificates of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas pursuant to the TBOC, (d) the filing of the Bank Merger Certificates, (e) such filings and approvals as are required to be made or obtained under the securities or “Blue Sky” laws of various states in connection with the issuance of the shares of Parent Common Stock pursuant to this Agreement, (f) approval of listing of such shares of Parent Common Stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (“ NASDAQ ”), and (g) such other notices, consents, approvals, non-objections, waivers, authorizations, applications, filings or registrations the failure of which to be obtained or made would not be reasonably likely to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to Company, no notices to, consents or approvals or non-objections of, waivers or authorizations by, or applications, filings or registrations with any foreign, federal, state or local court, administrative agency, arbitrator or commission or other governmental, prosecutorial, regulatory, self-regulatory authority or instrumentality (each, a “ Governmental Entity ”) are required to be made or obtained by Company or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with (i) the execution and delivery by Company of this Agreement or (ii) the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

3.5 Reports . Company and each of its Subsidiaries have filed (or furnished, as applicable) all material reports, forms, correspondence, registrations and statements, together with any amendments required to be made with respect thereto (“ Reports ”), that they were required to file (or furnish, as applicable) since January 1, 2014 with (a) the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Texas Department of Banking and any other federal, state or foreign governmental or regulatory agency or authority having jurisdiction over Company and its Subsidiaries (together with such agencies having jurisdiction over Parent and its Subsidiaries, collectively, the “ Regulatory Agencies ”) and have paid all fees and assessments due and payable in connection therewith, except where the failure to file (or furnish, as applicable) such Report or to pay such fees and assessments, individually or in the aggregate, that would not reasonably be expected to be material to Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole. Any such Report regarding Company or any of its Subsidiaries filed with or otherwise submitted to any Regulatory Agency complied in all material respects with relevant legal requirements, including as to content. Except for normal examinations conducted by a Regulatory Agency in the ordinary course of the business of Company and its Subsidiaries, there is no pending proceeding before, or, to the Knowledge of Company, examination or investigation by, any Regulatory Agency into the business or operations of Company or any of its Subsidiaries. There are no material unresolved violations, criticisms or exceptions by any Regulatory Agency with respect to any Report relating to any examinations of Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

3.6 Financial Statements .

(a) Set forth in Section 3.6 of the Disclosure Schedule are copies of the consolidated financial statements (including, in each case, any related notes thereto) of Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries (i) as of December 31, 2015 and 2016, and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016, together with the unqualified reports thereon of Axley & Rode, LLP, dated February 22, 2016, and Briggs & Veselka Co., dated February 24, 2017 and (ii) as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2017 (the “ Company Financial Statements ”). Each of the Company Financial Statements: (i) was prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“ GAAP ”) applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods involved (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto); and (ii) except as set forth in Section 3.6 of the Disclosure Schedule, fairly presented in all material respects the consolidated financial position of Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of Company’s operations and cash flows for the periods indicated therein, subject, in the case of unaudited interim financial statements, to normal and year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes as permitted by GAAP. Since January 1, 2014, Company’s auditor has not delivered an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, and no opinion of Company’s auditor was qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. During the two fiscal years and any subsequent interim period preceding the resignation or dismissal of Axley & Rode, LLP, there were no disagreements with the former auditor on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreement(s), if not resolved to the satisfaction of the former auditor, would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement(s) in connection with its report. To the Knowledge of Company, there are no facts or circumstances that would impair Company’s ability to obtain consent from each of Axley & Rode, LLP and Briggs & Veselka Co. to reference such firm under the caption “Experts” in the Form S-4 and related prospectus of Parent and to the inclusion therein of its reports on the Company Financial Statements.

(b) Company and each of its Subsidiaries has established and maintains a system of internal accounting controls that is sufficient to provide reasonable assurance (i) regarding accountability for assets and the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP, (ii) that transactions are executed, and receipts and expenditures of Company and its Subsidiaries are made, only in accordance with authorizations of management and the board of directors of Company, and (iii) regarding the detection of fraud and the prevention or timely detection of the unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ assets that could have a material effect on Company’s financial statements. The records, systems, controls, data and information of Company and its Subsidiaries are recorded, stored, maintained and operated under means (including any electronic, mechanical or photographic process, whether computerized or not) that are under the exclusive ownership and direct control of Company and its Subsidiaries or accountants (including all means of access thereto and therefrom), except for any non-exclusive ownership and non-direct control that is not, and would not reasonably be expected to be, material to the system of internal account controls described in the preceding sentence.

(c) Since January 1, 2014, Company has not identified, and has not disclosed to Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors of Company, (i) any significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal accounting controls that could adversely affect in any material respect Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information and (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in Company’s internal accounting controls. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “significant deficiency” and “material weakness” shall have the meaning assigned to them in Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard 2, as in effect on the date of this Agreement.

(d) Since January 1, 2012, neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries nor, to Company’s Knowledge, any director, officer, employee, auditor, accountant or other representative of Company or any of its Subsidiaries has received or otherwise had or obtained Knowledge of any material complaint, allegation, assertion or claim, whether written or oral, regarding the accounting or auditing practices, procedures, methodologies or methods of Company or any of its Subsidiaries or their respective internal accounting controls, including any material complaint, allegation, assertion or claim that Company or any of its Subsidiaries has engaged in questionable accounting or auditing practices.

(e) The books and records kept by Company and its Subsidiaries are in all material respects complete and accurate and have been maintained in accordance with applicable Laws and accounting requirements. The Company Financial Statements have been prepared from, and are in accordance with, the books and records of Company and its Subsidiaries.

(f) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to, or has any commitment to become a party to, any joint venture, off-balance sheet partnership or any similar contract or arrangement (including any contract or arrangement relating to any transaction or relationship between or among Company and any of its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and any unconsolidated Affiliate, including any structured finance, special purpose or limited purpose entity or Person, on the other hand, or any “off-balance sheet arrangement”), where the result, purpose or intended effect of such contract or arrangement is to avoid disclosure of any material transaction involving, or material liabilities of, Company or any of its Subsidiaries in Company’s or such Subsidiary’s financial statements.

3.7 Undisclosed Liabilities . The consolidated balance sheet of Company dated as of December 31, 2016 (the “ Balance Sheet Date ”), contained in the Company Financial Statements is hereinafter referred to as the “ Balance Sheet .” Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has any liabilities of any nature whatsoever (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise and whether due or to become due) other than liabilities that (i) are reflected or reserved against on the Balance Sheet (including in the notes thereto), (ii) were incurred since the Balance Sheet Date in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (iii) have not been, and are not reasonably likely to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to Company.

3.8 Absence of Certain Changes or Events . From the Balance Sheet Date to the date of this Agreement, (a) Company and its Subsidiaries have, in all material respects, carried on

their respective businesses in the ordinary course consistent with their past practice, (b) Company has not taken any of the actions that Company has agreed not to take or permit its Subsidiaries to take from the date hereof through the Effective Time pursuant to Section 5.2, and (c) there has not been any Material Adverse Effect on Company.

3.9 Legal Proceedings . Except as set forth on Section 3.9 the Disclosure Schedule, neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to or the subject of any, and there are no outstanding or pending or, to the Knowledge of Company, threatened, material legal, administrative, arbitral or other proceedings, claims, actions or governmental or regulatory investigations of any nature against Company or any of its Subsidiaries. There is no material outstanding injunction, order, judgment, decree or regulatory restriction (other than regulatory restrictions of general application that apply to similarly situated companies) imposed upon Company, any of its Subsidiaries or the assets of Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of Company, there is no basis on which any litigation or other proceeding is currently pending, or on which any litigation or other proceeding could be brought, against Company or any of its Subsidiaries that would be reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Company or that could question the validity of any action taken or to be taken in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

3.10 Taxes and Tax Returns .

(a) Company and each of its Subsidiaries has duly and timely filed or caused to be filed (including all applicable extensions) all federal, state, foreign and local income Tax Returns required to be filed by it or with respect to it (all such Tax Returns being accurate and complete in all material respects) and has duly and timely paid or caused to be paid on its behalf all Taxes shown as due on such Tax Returns and all other material Taxes due and required to be paid by it prior to the date hereof (whether or not shown to be due on such Tax Returns). Through the Balance Sheet Date, Company and its Subsidiaries do not have any material liability for Taxes in excess of the amount reserved or provided for on the Company Financial Statements. The unpaid Taxes of Company and its Subsidiaries did not, as of the Balance Sheet Date, exceed the reserve for Tax Liability set forth on the face of the Balance Sheet (rather than in any notes thereto), and do not exceed that reserve as adjusted for the passage of time through the Closing Date in accordance with the past custom and practice of Company and its Subsidiaries.

(b) No jurisdiction where Company and its Subsidiaries do not file a Tax Return has ever made a claim in writing that any of Company or any of its Subsidiaries is required to file a Tax Return in such jurisdiction.

(c) No Tax Liens are currently in effect with respect to any of the assets of Company and its Subsidiaries, other than Permitted Encumbrances.

(d) There are no audits, examinations, disputes or proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of Company, threatened with respect to Company or any of its Subsidiaries relating to Taxes, or claims or assessments for any Taxes of Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

(e) All material Taxes required to be withheld, collected or deposited by or with respect to Company and each of its Subsidiaries, with respect to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder, or other party, have been timely withheld, collected or deposited, as the case may be, and to the extent required by applicable Law, have been paid to the relevant Governmental Entity. Company and each of its Subsidiaries have complied in all material respects with all information reporting and backup withholding provisions of applicable Law, including the collection, review and retention of any required withholding certificates or comparable documents (including with respect to deposits) and any notice received pursuant to Section 3406(a)(1)(B) or (C) of the Code.

(f) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has participated in any reportable transaction, as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(1).

(g) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to, is bound by, or has any obligation under, any Tax sharing, allocation, indemnity or similar agreements or arrangement that obligates it to make any payment computed by reference to the Taxes, taxable income or taxable losses of any other Person.

(h) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries (i) has been a member of an affiliated group filing a consolidated federal income Tax Return (other than a group the common parent of which was Company) or (ii) has any liability for the Taxes of any Person (other than Company or any of its Subsidiaries) under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 (or any similar provision of state, local or foreign Law), as a transferee or successor, by contract or otherwise.

(i) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has been, within the past two (2) years, part of a “plan (or series of related transactions)” within the meaning of Section 355(e) of the Code of which the transactions contemplated in this Agreement are also a part, or a “distributing corporation” or a “controlled corporation” (within the meaning of Section 355(a)(1)(A) of the Code) in a distribution of stock intending to qualify for Tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code.

(j) Since January 1, 2012, neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has been required (or has applied) to include in income any material adjustment pursuant to Section 481 of the Code by reason of a voluntary change in accounting method initiated by Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and the Internal Revenue Service (“ IRS ”) has not initiated or proposed any such material adjustment or change in accounting method (including any method for determining reserves for bad debts maintained by Company or any Subsidiary).

(k) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has any application pending with any Governmental Entity requesting permission for any changes in accounting method.

(l) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will be required to include any item of income or gain in, or exclude any item of deduction or loss from, taxable income as a result of any (i) adjustment required by a change in method of accounting, (ii) closing agreement, (iii) intercompany transaction, (iv) installment sale or open transaction disposition made on or prior to the Effective Time, or (v) prepaid amount received, on or prior to the Effective Time.

(m) No rulings, requests for rulings or closing agreements have been entered into with or issued by, or are pending with, any Governmental Entity with respect to Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

(n) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has taken or agreed to take any action or is aware of any fact or circumstance that would prevent or impede, or could reasonably be expected to prevent or impede, the Mergers from qualifying as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code.

(o) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has been a United States real property holding corporation within the meaning of Section 897(c)(2) of the Code during the applicable period specified in Section 897(c)(1)(A)(ii) of the Code.

(p) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has made any payments, is obligated to make any payments, or is a party to any contract that could obligate it to make any payments that could be disallowed as a deduction under Section 280G or 162(m) of the Code or any comparable provision of state Tax Law.

3.11 Employee Benefit Plans .

(a) Section 3.11(a) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true and complete list of all employee benefit plans (as defined in Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ ERISA ”)), whether or not subject to ERISA, and all material bonus, stock option, stock purchase, restricted stock, incentive, deferred compensation, retiree medical or life insurance, welfare, retirement, severance, change-in-control or other compensatory or benefit plans, programs, policies or arrangements and all retention, bonus, employment, termination, severance or other contracts or agreements to which Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates (as hereinafter defined) is a party, with respect to which Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates has any current or future obligation, contingent or otherwise, or that are maintained, contributed to or sponsored by Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates for the benefit of any current or former employee, officer, director or independent contractor of Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates (all such plans, programs, policies, arrangements, contracts or agreements, whether or not listed in Section 3.11(a) of the Disclosure Schedule, collectively, the “ Company Benefit Plans ”). No Company Benefit Plan provides compensation or benefits exclusively or primarily to non-U.S. employees.

(b) Company has delivered or made available to Parent true, correct and complete copies of the following (as applicable): (i) the written document evidencing each Company Benefit Plan or, with respect to any such plan that is not in writing, a written description of the material terms thereof, (ii) the annual report (Form 5500), if any, filed with the IRS for the last three (3) plan years, (iii) the most recently received IRS determination letter or opinion letter, as applicable, if any, relating to a Company Benefit Plan, (iv) the most recently prepared actuarial report or financial statement, if any, relating to a Company Benefit Plan, (v) the most recent summary plan description, if any, for such Company Benefit Plan (or other

descriptions of such Company Benefit Plan provided to employees) and all summaries of material modifications thereto, (vi) all material correspondence with the U.S. Department of Labor, the IRS, or any other Governmental Entity received by the Company Benefit Plan or any ERISA Affiliate in the last three years with respect to any Company Benefit Plan, (vii) all amendments, modifications or material supplements to any Company Benefit Plan, (viii) any related trust agreements, insurance contracts or documents of any other funding arrangements that are currently in effect (or for which there is any Liability) relating to a Company Benefit Plan, and (ix) summary benefit coverage statement for any Company Benefit Plan that is a group health plan. Except as specifically provided in the foregoing documents delivered or made available to Parent, there are no amendments to any Company Benefit Plans that have been adopted or approved nor has Company or any of its Subsidiaries undertaken to make any such amendments or to adopt or approve any new Company Benefit Plans.

(c) Each Company Benefit Plan has been established, operated and administered in all material respects in accordance with its terms and the requirements of all applicable Laws, including ERISA and the Code (including all applicable aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended) as well as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended (“ HIPAA ”). Each Company Benefit Plan that constitutes a group health plan subject to Code § 4980H is prepared to determine and offer affordable minimum coverage to full-time employees as required to avoid the excise taxes under Code § 4980H. Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has taken any action to take corrective action or make a filing under any voluntary correction program of the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor or any other Governmental Entity with respect to any Company Benefit Plan, and to the Knowledge of Company, there are no material plan defects that would qualify for correction under any such program.

(d) Except as set forth in Section 3.11(d) of the Disclosure Schedule, all contributions required to be made to any Company Benefit Plan by applicable Law or by any plan document or other contractual undertaking, and all premiums due or payable with respect to insurance policies funding any Company Benefit Plan, as to current or prior plan years, have been made or paid in full or, to the extent not required to be made or paid on or before the date hereof, have been fully reflected on the books and records of Company in accordance with GAAP.

(e) Each Company Benefit Plan that is in any part a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Section 409A of the Code (A) complies and, at all times after December 31, 2008 has complied, both in form and operation, in all material respects with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and the final regulations and other applicable guidance thereunder and (B) between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2008 was operated in good faith compliance with Section 409A of the Code, as determined under applicable guidance of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS. No assets set aside for the payment of benefits under any “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” are held outside of the United States, except to the extent that substantially all of the services to which such benefits are attributable have been performed in the jurisdiction in which such assets are held.

(f) Section 3.11(f) of the Disclosure Schedule identifies each Company Benefit Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code (the “ Qualified Plans ”). The IRS has issued a favorable determination letter or, in the case of a prototype plan, an opinion letter, with respect to each Qualified Plan and the related trust that has not been revoked nor has revocation been threatened, and, to the Knowledge of Company, there are no existing circumstances and no events have occurred that could adversely affect the qualified status of any Qualified Plan or the related trust. Each trust created under any Qualified Plan is exempt from Tax under Section 501(a) of the Code and neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is aware of any circumstances that could result in the revocation of the exemption. No trust funding any Company Benefit Plan is intended to meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(9) of the Code.

(g) No Company Benefit Plan is subject to Title IV or Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 or 4971 of the Code. Neither Company nor any ERISA Affiliates is or has ever been obligated to make contributions to an employee benefit plan subject to Title IV or Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 or 4971 of the Code on behalf of any of its employees or former employees.

(h) No Company Benefit Plan is a “multiemployer plan” within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA (a “ Multiemployer Plan ”) or a plan that has two or more contributing sponsors at least two of whom are not under common control within the meaning of Section 4063 of ERISA (a “ Multiple Employer Plan ”). Neither Company nor any ERISA Affiliate is or has ever been, within the last seven (7) years, obligated to make any contributions to, or has any liability under, any Multiemployer Plan or Multiple Employer Plan.

(i) Except those Company Benefit Plans listed on Section 3.11(i) of the Disclosure Schedule, neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or ERISA Affiliates sponsors, has sponsored or has any obligation with respect to any employee benefit plan that provides for any post-employment or post-retirement health or medical or life insurance benefits for retired, former or current employees or beneficiaries or dependents thereof, except as required by Section 4980B of the Code. Company and each of its Subsidiaries and ERISA Affiliates have reserved the right to amend, terminate or modify at any time all plans or arrangements providing for health (including retiree health) or life insurance coverage, and no representations or commitments, whether or not written, have been made that would limit Company’s or such Subsidiary’s or ERISA Affiliate’s right to amend, terminate or modify any such benefits.

(j) Except as set forth in Section 3.11(j) of the Disclosure Schedule, neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will (either alone or in conjunction with any other event) result in, cause the vesting, exercisability or delivery of, or increase in the amount or value of, any payment, right or other benefit to any employee, officer, director or other service provider (including early termination rights or penalties) of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or result in any limitation on the right of Company or any of its Subsidiaries to amend, merge, terminate or receive a reversion of assets from any Company Benefit Plan or related trust. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no amount paid or payable (whether in cash, in property, or in the

form of benefits, including pursuant to Section 2.5) by Company or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby (either solely as a result thereof or as a result of such transactions in conjunction with any other event) will be an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code. No Company Benefit Plan provides for the gross-up or reimbursement of Taxes under Section 4999 or 409A of the Code.

(k) Except as set forth in Section 3.11(k) of the Disclosure Schedule, there are no pending claims (other than claims for benefits in the ordinary course), lawsuits or arbitrations that have been asserted or instituted, and, to the Knowledge of Company, no threatened claims (other than claims for benefits in the ordinary course), lawsuits or arbitrations and no set of circumstances exists that may reasonably give rise to a claim or lawsuit, against the Company Benefit Plans, any fiduciaries thereof with respect to their duties to the Company Benefit Plans or the assets of any of the trusts under any of the Company Benefit Plans that could reasonably be expected to result in any material Liability of Company or any of its Subsidiaries to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Labor, any Multiemployer Plan, any Multiple Employer Plan, any participant in a Company Benefit Plan, or any other party. No Company Benefit Plan is under audit or the subject of an investigation by the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the SEC or any other Governmental Entity, nor is any such audit or investigation pending or, to the Knowledge of Company, threatened.

(l) With respect to any Company Benefit Plan, neither Company nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has engaged in any “prohibited transaction” as defined in Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code that would result in a Tax or penalty imposed by either Section 4975 of the Code or Section 502(c), (i), or (l) of ERSIA. Neither Company nor any administrator of fiduciary of a Company Benefit Plan (or any agent of the foregoing) has engaged in any transaction, or acted or failed to act in any manner with respect to such Company Benefit Plan, that could subject Company or any of its Subsidiaries or ERISA Affiliates to any direct or indirect Liability (by indemnity, directly or otherwise) for breach of any fiduciary, co-fiduciary or any other duty under ERISA.

(m) Except as set forth on Section 3.11(m) of the Disclosure Schedule, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not (or will not upon termination of employment within a fixed period of time following such consummation) (A) entitle any employee, director or consultant to severance pay, unemployment compensation or any other payment, or (B) accelerate the time of payment or vesting or increase the amount of payment with respect to any compensation due to any employee, director or consultant.

(n) Company and each Company Benefit Plan that is a “group health plan” as defined in Section 733(a)(1) of ERISA (a “ Company Health Benefit Plan ”) (i) is currently in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. No. 111-148 (“ ACA ”), the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Pub. L. No. 111-152 (“ HCERA ”) and all regulations and guidance issued thereunder (collectively, with ACA and HCERA, the “ Healthcare Reform Laws ”), and (ii) has been in compliance with applicable Healthcare Reform Laws since March 23, 2010. No event has occurred, and no condition or circumstances exist,

that could reasonably be expected to subject Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any Company Health Benefit Plan to penalties or excise taxes under Sections 4980D, 4980H, or 4980I of the Code or any other provisions of the Healthcare Reform Laws.

(o) No written or, to the Knowledge of Company, oral representation or communication with respect to any aspect of a Company Benefit Plan has been made to any employee that is not in accordance with the written or otherwise pre-existing terms and provisions of such plans.

(p) Except as set forth in Section 3.11(p) of the Disclosure Schedule, any Company Benefit Plan can be terminated without resulting in any liability to Company or any of its Subsidiaries for any additional contributions, penalties, premiums, fees, fines, excise taxes, or any other charges or liabilities.

(q) There does not now exist, nor do any circumstances that could result in, any Controlled Group Liability that would be a liability of Company, its Subsidiaries or any of their ERISA Affiliates following the Closing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, neither Company nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has engaged in any transaction described in Section 4069, 4204 or 4212 of ERISA.

3.12 Labor Matters .

(a) Company and each of its Subsidiaries are and, since January 1, 2012, have been in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable Laws governing the employment of labor, including, without limitation, all contractual commitments and all such laws relating to discrimination or harassment in employment; terms and conditions of employment; termination of employment; wages; overtime classification; hours; meal and rest breaks; occupational safety and health; employee whistle-blowing; immigration and employment eligibility verification; employee privacy; background checks and other consumer reports regarding employees and applicants; employment practices; affirmative action; classification of employees, consultants and independent contractors; labor relations; collective bargaining; unemployment insurance; the collection and payment of withholding and/or social security taxes and any similar tax; and workers’ compensation; including, without limitation, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Older Workers’ Benefit Protection Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 42 U.S.C. § 1981; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; ERISA; the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Occupational Safety and Health Act; the Family Medical and Leave Act; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act; the National Labor Relations Act; the Equal Pay Act; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and all other Laws governing affirmative action and other employment-related obligations on federal contractors and subcontractors; EEO and VETS 100/4212 reporting obligations; the Immigration Reform and Control Act; and all similar applicable Laws to the extent such Laws apply to Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

(b) Company and each of its Subsidiaries: (i) have taken reasonable steps to properly classify and treat all of their employees and independent contractors; (ii) have taken

reasonable steps to properly classify and treat all of their employees as “exempt” or “nonexempt” from overtime requirements under applicable Law; (iii) have maintained legally adequate and suitable records regarding the service of all of their employees, including, where required by applicable Law, records of hours worked; (iv) are not delinquent in any material payments to, or on behalf of, any current or former employees or independent contractors for any services or amounts required to be reimbursed or otherwise paid; (v) have withheld, remitted, and reported all material amounts required by Law or by agreement to be withheld, remitted, and reported with respect to wages, salaries and other payments to any current or former independent contractors or employees; and (vi) are not liable for any material payment to any trust or other fund governed by or maintained by or on behalf of any Governmental Entity with respect to unemployment compensation benefits, social security or other benefits or obligations for any current or former independent contractors or employees (other than routine payments to be made in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice).

(c) There are no, and since January 1, 2012, there have been no, pending or, to the Knowledge of Company, threatened lawsuits, arbitrations, administrative charges, controversies, grievances or claims by any employee, independent contractor, former employee, or former independent contractor of Company or any of its Subsidiaries before the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other Governmental Entity or arbitration board or panel relating to discrimination or harassment in employment; terms and conditions of employment; termination of employment; wages; overtime classification; hours; meal and rest breaks; occupational safety and health; employee whistle-blowing; immigration and employment eligibility verification; employee privacy; background checks and other consumer reports regarding employees and applicants; or classification of employees, consultants and independent contractors.

(d) There are no, and since January 1, 2012, there have been no, pending or, to the Knowledge of Company, threatened investigations or audits by any Governmental Entity relating to the employment practices of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, including without limitation investigations or audits relating to discrimination or harassment in employment; terms and conditions of employment; termination of employment; wages; overtime classification; hours; meal and rest breaks; occupational safety and health; employee whistle-blowing; immigration and employment eligibility verification; employee privacy; background checks and other consumer reports regarding employees and applicants; or classification of employees, consultants and independent contractors.

(e) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to, or bound by, any labor agreement, collective bargaining agreement, work rules or practices, or any other labor-related agreement or arrangement with any labor union, trade union or labor organization (collectively, a “ Collective Bargaining Agreement ”). There are no Collective Bargaining Agreements that pertain to any of the employees of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and no employees of Company or any of its Subsidiaries are represented by any labor union, trade union or labor organization with respect to their employment with Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of Company, no labor union, trade union, labor organization or group of employees of Company or any of its Subsidiaries has made a pending demand for recognition or

certification, and there are no representation or certification proceedings or petitions seeking a representation proceeding presently pending or threatened in writing to be brought or filed with the National Labor Relations Board or any other labor relations tribunal or authority. Company has no knowledge of any organizing activities with respect to any employees of Company or any of its Subsidiaries. There has been no actual or, to the Knowledge of Company, threatened material arbitrations, material grievances, labor disputes, strikes, lockouts, slowdowns or work stoppages against or affecting Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is engaged in, or during the past four years has engaged in, any unfair labor practice, as defined in the National Labor Relations Act or other applicable Laws.

(f) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to, or otherwise bound by, any consent decree with, or citation by, any Governmental Entity relating to employees or employment practices. Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received within the past four years any notice of intent by any Governmental Entity responsible for the enforcement of labor or employment Laws to conduct an investigation relating to Company or any of its Subsidiaries and, to the Knowledge of Company, no such investigation is in progress.

(g) Since January 1, 2012, neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has effectuated (i) a “plant closing” (as defined in the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (the “ WARN Act ”)) affecting any site of employment or one or more facilities or operating units within any site of employment or facility of Company or any of its Subsidiaries; or (ii) a “mass layoff” (as defined in the WARN Act) affecting any site of employment or facility of Company or any of its Subsidiaries; and neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has been affected by any transaction or engaged in layoffs or employment terminations sufficient in number to trigger application of any similar state or local Law. No employee of Company or any of its Subsidiaries has suffered an “employment loss” (as defined in the WARN Act) since six (6) months prior to the Closing Date.

(h) To the Knowledge of Company, (i) no Company Employee, nor any independent contractor with whom Company has contracted, is in violation of any term of any employment contract, consulting contract, non-disclosure agreement, common law non-disclosure obligation, non-competition agreement, non-solicitation agreement, proprietary information agreement or any other agreement relating to employment with, or provision of services to, Company or to confidential or proprietary information, Intellectual Property, competition or related matters; and (ii) the continued employment by Company of the Company Employees, and the performance of the contracts with Company by its independent contractors, will not result in any such violation. Company has not received any notice alleging that any such violation has occurred within the past five (5) years.

(i) Company has made available to Parent all material written personnel policies, rules and procedures applicable to employees that have been adopted by Company.

(j) To the Knowledge of Company, each employee working for Company or any of its Subsidiaries in the United States is a United States citizen or has a current and valid work visa or otherwise has the lawful right to work in the United States. Company or one of its Subsidiaries, as applicable, has in its files a Form I-9 that, to the Knowledge of Company, was

completed in accordance with applicable Law for each employee for whom such form is required under applicable Law.

(k) Section 3.12(k)(i) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true, correct and complete listing, as of the date specified therein, of the name of each Person employed by Company or any of its Subsidiaries, together with such employee’s position or function, annual base salary or wage, status as “exempt” or “nonexempt” for employment classification purposes, accrued vacation and sick leave as of May 13, 2017 and any incentive, severance or bonus arrangements with respect to such employee and any severance payable to such employee upon termination of employment. Section 3.12(k)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true, correct and complete listing, as of the date specified therein, of the name of each Person engaged by Company or any of its Subsidiaries as an independent contractor, together with such Person’s compensation arrangement with Company or a Subsidiary, and whether such Person has entered into a written agreement with Company or a Subsidiary regarding his or her contractor engagement. The employment of each employee of Company or any of its Subsidiaries and the engagement of each independent contractor of Company or any of its Subsidiaries is terminable at will by Company or a Subsidiary, as applicable, without any penalty, liability, severance obligation or risk of re-characterization into an employment arrangement incurred by Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

3.13 Compliance with Applicable Law .

(a) Company and each of its Subsidiaries and each of their employees, in their capacities as such (i) hold all material licenses, registrations, franchises, certificates, variances, permits and authorizations necessary for the lawful conduct of their respective businesses and properties, and (ii) are and have been in compliance with all applicable Law, except for purposes of this clause (ii) only in each case where such noncompliance has not been and is not reasonably likely to be material to Company. Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has Knowledge of, or has, to the Knowledge of Company, since January 1, 2014, received notice of any violation of any of the items under clauses (i) or (ii) above as so qualified.

(b) Company and each of its Subsidiaries have properly administered all accounts for which Company or any of its Subsidiaries acts as a fiduciary, including accounts for which Company or any of its Subsidiaries serves as a trustee, agent, custodian, personal representative, guardian, conservator or investment adviser, in accordance with the terms of the governing documents and applicable Law in all material respects. None of Company or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the Knowledge of Company, any director, officer or employee of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, has committed any material breach of trust with respect to any such fiduciary account, and the accountings for each such fiduciary account are true and correct in all material respects and accurately reflect in all material respects the assets of such fiduciary account.

(c) Company and the Company Bank Subsidiary are “well-capitalized” (as such term is defined at 12 C.F.R. 225.2(r) or the relevant regulation of Company’s or such Subsidiary’s primary federal bank regulator), and “well managed” (as that term is defined at 12 C.F.R. 225.2(s) or the relevant regulation of Company’s or such Subsidiary’s primary federal

bank regulator), and the rating of the Company Bank Subsidiary under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1997 (“ CRA ”) is no less than “satisfactory.” Neither Company nor the Company Bank Subsidiary has been informed that its status as “well-capitalized,” “well managed” or, in the case of the Company Bank Subsidiary, for CRA purposes, “satisfactory,” will change within one (1) year.

3.14 Material Contracts .

(a) Except as set forth on Section 3.14 of the Disclosure Schedule, neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to or bound by, as of the date hereof, any of the following (each contract, arrangement, commitment or understanding of the type described in this Section 3.14(a), whether written or oral (and, for the avoidance of doubt, whether or not set forth in the Disclosure Schedule), is referred to as a “ Material Contract ”):

(i) any contract or agreement entered into since January 1, 2014 (and any contract or agreement entered into at any time to the extent that material obligations remain as of the date hereof) for the acquisition of the securities of, or any material portion of the assets of, any other Person or entity, other than (x) marketable securities and (y) such contracts or agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(ii) any trust indenture, mortgage, promissory note, loan agreement or other contract, agreement or instrument for the borrowing of money and any currency exchange, commodities or other hedging arrangement or any leasing transaction of the type required to be capitalized in accordance with GAAP, in each case (x) with an outstanding principal balance or notional amount in excess of $500,000 and (y) where Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a borrower or guarantor in each case other than (A) agreements evidencing deposit liabilities, trade payables, federal funds purchased, and advances and loans from a Federal Home Loan Bank, (B) securities sold under repurchase agreements and (C) Loans and other contracts or agreements relating to borrowings entered into in the ordinary course of business;

(iii) any contract or agreement limiting in any material respect the freedom of Company or any of its Subsidiaries or other Affiliates (x) to engage in any line of business or to compete with any other Person or (y) prohibiting Company or any of its Subsidiaries or other Affiliates from soliciting customers, clients or employees, in each case whether in any specified geographic region or business or generally;

(iv) any contract or agreement with any director, officer or other Affiliate of Company or any of its Subsidiaries (except with respect to loans to, or deposits from, or ordinary banking services provided to, directors, officers and employees entered into in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements with respect to it);

(v) any agreement providing a guarantee, credit enhancement or assumption of indebtedness of any material amount by Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or any similar commitment by Company or any of its Subsidiaries with respect to the obligations, liabilities (whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise) or indebtedness of any other Person other

than those entered into in the ordinary course of business and issuances of letters of credit in the ordinary course of business;

(vi) any agreement that by its terms calls for payments by or to Company and its Subsidiaries in excess of $50,000 per annum and would give rise to a right of, or result in, the termination, cancellation, modification or acceleration of any obligation of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, in each case as a result of the announcement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both);

(vii) any joint venture, stockholders, partnership or similar agreement involving a sharing of profits or losses of a third party relating to Company or any of its Subsidiaries;

(viii) any employment agreement with any employee or officer of Company or any of its Subsidiaries providing for annual compensation in excess of $100,000;

(ix) any contract or agreement that by its terms calls for payments by or to Company and its Subsidiaries in excess of $50,000 per annum and contains any (A) exclusive dealing obligation, (B) “clawback” or similar undertaking requiring the reimbursement or refund of any fees, (C) “most favored nation” or similar provision granted by Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (D) provision that grants any right of first refusal or right of first offer or similar right or that limits the ability of Company or any of its Subsidiaries to own, operate, sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose of any assets or business;

(x) any agreement, option or commitment or right with, or held by, any third party to acquire, use or have access to any assets or properties, or any interest therein, of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, other than in connection with the sale of Loans, Loan participations or investment securities in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice to third parties who are not Affiliates of Company;

(xi) any material lease or other contract related to owned or leased property, whether real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, that by its terms calls for payments in excess of $100,000 per annum;

(xii) any other contract or agreement for the use or purchase of materials, supplies, goods, services, equipment or other assets not of the type described in clauses (i) – (xi) above which involved the payments by Company or any of its Subsidiaries in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, or which could reasonably be expected to involve such payments during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, of more than $500,000 (other than pursuant to Loans originated or purchased by Company or any of its Subsidiaries).

(b) Company and each of its Subsidiaries have performed, in all material respects, all of the obligations required to be performed by them and are entitled to all accrued benefits under, and, to the Knowledge of Company, are not alleged to be in material default in respect of, each Material Contract to which Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound. Each of the Material Contracts is valid and binding on Company or its applicable Subsidiary and in full force and effect, without

amendment, and there exists no default or event of default or event, occurrence, condition or act, with respect to Company or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the Knowledge of Company, with respect to any other contracting party, which, with the giving of notice, the lapse of time or the happening of any other event or condition, would become a material default or event of default under any Material Contract. True, correct and complete copies of all Material Contracts have been furnished or made available to Parent.

3.15 Agreements with Regulatory Agencies . Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to any cease-and-desist or other order or enforcement action issued by, or is a party to any written agreement, consent agreement or memorandum of understanding with, or is a party to any commitment letter or similar undertaking to, or is subject to any order or directive by, or has been ordered to pay any civil penalty by, or, to the Knowledge of Company, is a recipient of any supervisory letter from, or was required by any Regulatory Agency or other Governmental Entity to adopt any board resolutions that requires Company or its Subsidiaries to maintain capital adequacy, or restricts its ability to pay dividends, its credit or risk management policies, its management or its business (any such agreement, memorandum of understanding, letter, undertaking, order, directive or resolutions, whether or not set forth in the Disclosure Schedule, a “ Regulatory Agreement ”), nor is there any pending or, to the Knowledge of Company, threatened regulatory investigation or other action by any Regulatory Agency or other Governmental Entity that could reasonably be expected to lead to the issuance of any such Regulatory Agreement to Company or its Subsidiaries.

3.16 Investment Securities .

(a) Each of Company and its Subsidiaries has good and marketable title to all securities held by it (except securities sold under repurchase agreements or held in any fiduciary or agency capacity) free and clear of any Lien, except to the extent that such securities are pledged in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices to secure obligations of Company or any of its Subsidiaries and except for such defects in title or Liens that would not be material to Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole. Such securities are valued on the books of Company and each of its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP.

(b) Company and each of its Subsidiaries employs investment, securities risk management and other policies, practices and procedures that Company and each such Subsidiary believes are prudent and reasonable in the context of such businesses.

3.17 Derivative Instruments . Section 3.17 of the Disclosure Schedule lists all Derivative Transactions, whether entered into for the account of Company or any of its Subsidiaries or for the account of a customer of the Company Bank Subsidiary with a notional amount in excess of $1,000,000. All Derivative Transactions: (i) were entered into in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with prudent banking practice and applicable Law and with counterparties believed to be financially responsible at the time; (ii) are legal, valid and binding obligations of Company or its Subsidiaries and, to the Knowledge of Company, each of the counterparties thereto; and (iii) are in full force and effect and enforceable in accordance with their terms (except as enforcement may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions). Neither Company and its Subsidiaries nor, to the Knowledge of Company, the counterparties to all such

Derivative Transactions, is in material breach, violation or default of any of its obligations under any Derivative Transaction. The financial position of Company and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis under or with respect to each such Derivative Transaction has been reflected in its books and records and the books and records of such Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP consistently applied.

3.18 Environmental Liability .

(a) Each of Company and its Subsidiaries and, to the Knowledge of Company (except as set forth in the relevant Loan Documentation regarding real property securing a Loan made in the ordinary course of business to a third party that is not an Affiliate of Company), any property in which Company or any of its Subsidiaries holds a security interest, is in material compliance with all Environmental Laws. Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has directed, controlled or overseen, or has sought to direct, control or oversee, the management of environmental matters of any borrower or real property securing a Loan.

(b) There are no legal, administrative, arbitral or other proceedings, claims or actions pending, or, to the Knowledge of Company, threatened against Company or any of its Subsidiaries, nor to the Knowledge of Company are there governmental or third-party environmental investigations or remediation activities or governmental investigations pending or threatened against Company or any of its Subsidiaries, in each case that seek to impose or that could reasonably be expected to result in the imposition, on Company or any of its Subsidiaries, of any material liability or obligation arising under any Environmental Law. To the Knowledge of Company, there is no reasonable basis for any such proceeding, claim, action or governmental investigation that would impose any material liability or obligation on Company.

(c) To the Knowledge of Company, there has been no release or threatened release of any hazardous, toxic, radioactive or dangerous materials or other materials regulated under Environmental Laws in, on, under or affecting any property currently owned, managed, or operated by Company or any of its Subsidiaries or, during the time of ownership, management, or operation, any property formerly owned, managed, or operated by Company or its Subsidiaries.

(d) Company and each of its Subsidiaries are not subject to any, order, judgment or decree by or with any Governmental Entity, Regulatory Authority or third party imposing any material liability or obligation with respect to Environmental Law. There has been no written third-party environmental site assessment conducted since January 1, 2012, assessing the presence of hazardous materials located on any property owned or leased by Company or any of its Subsidiaries that is within the possession or control of Company and its Subsidiaries as of the date of this Agreement that has not been made available to Parent prior to the date of this Agreement.

(e) The representations and warranties made pursuant to this Section 3.18 are the exclusive representations and warranties by Company regarding any environmental matter, including any matter related to Environmental Law.

3.19 Insurance . Company and each of its Subsidiaries are insured with reputable insurers against such risks and in such amounts as constitute reasonably adequate coverage against all risks customarily insured against by banking institutions and their subsidiaries of comparable size and operations to Company and its Subsidiaries. Company has previously delivered to Parent a true and complete list of all insurance policies applicable and available to Company and each of its Subsidiaries with respect to its business or that are otherwise maintained by or for Company or any of its Subsidiaries (the “ Company Policies ”) and has provided true and complete copies of all such Company Policies to Parent. There is no claim for coverage by Company or any of its Subsidiaries pending under any of such Company Policies as to which coverage has been questioned, denied or disputed by the underwriters of such Company Policies or in respect of which such underwriters have reserved their rights. Each Company Policy is in full force and effect and all premiums payable by Company or any of its Subsidiaries have been timely paid, by Company or its Subsidiaries, as applicable. Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received written notice of any threatened termination of, material premium increase with respect to, or material alteration of coverage under, any of such Company Policies.

3.20 Title to Property .

(a) Section 3.20(a) of the Disclosure Schedule lists (i) all real property owned by Company or any Company Subsidiary and the owner and location of the property (the “ Owned Real Property ”); (ii) all leases, subleases, licenses or other contracts pursuant to which Company or any of its Subsidiaries lease land and/or buildings, together with the real property rights (including security deposits), benefits and appurtenances pertaining thereto and rights in respect thereof, including ground leases (the “ Real Property Leases ”) (and such Schedule identifies which entity is the party to each such agreement, and the location of the applicable property) and (iii) all leases, subleases, licenses or other use agreements between Company or any of its Affiliates, as landlord, sublandlord or licensor, and third parties with respect to Owned Real Property or Leased Premises, as tenant, subtenant or licensee (“ Tenant Leases ”) (and such Schedule identifies which entity is the party to each such agreement and the location of the applicable property). All such documentation (including all material amendments, modifications, and supplements thereto) has been made available to Parent on or prior to the date hereof.

(b) Either Company or one of its Subsidiaries (in each instance identified on Schedule 3.20(a) of the Disclosure Schedule) (i) has good and indefeasible title to all Owned Real Properties, free and clear of all Liens of any nature whatsoever, except (A) statutory Liens securing payments not yet due (or being contested in good faith and for which adequate reserves have been established), (B) Liens for real property Taxes not yet due and payable, (C) easements, restrictions, rights of way, and other similar encumbrances that do not materially affect the value or use of the properties or assets subject thereto or affected thereby or otherwise materially impair business operations at such properties and that are filed of record in the county where the Owned Real Properties are located, (D) such imperfections or irregularities of title or Liens as do not materially affect the value or use of the properties or assets subject thereto or affected thereby or otherwise materially impair business operations at such properties and (E) zoning, entitlement and other land use and environmental regulations by any Governmental Entity that

do not materially affect the value or use of the properties or assets subject thereto or affected thereby or otherwise materially impair business operations at such properties and that are of public record ((A) through (E) collectively, “ Permitted Encumbrances ”), and (ii) has a valid and binding leasehold interest in all parcels of real property leased to Company pursuant to the Real Property Leases (the “ Leased Premises ”), free and clear of all Liens on the leasehold estate of any nature whatsoever, except for Permitted Encumbrances, and is in sole possession of the properties purported to be leased thereunder, subject and pursuant to the terms of the Real Property Leases. Since December 31, 2014, none of the Leased Premises or Owned Real Property has been taken by eminent domain (or, to the Knowledge of Company, is the subject of a pending or contemplated taking which has not been consummated). The Owned Real Properties and Leased Premises constitute all interests in real property currently used, occupied or held for use in connection with the business of Company and the Subsidiaries, as the business is currently conducted.

(c) Subject to the Permitted Encumbrances and Tenant Leases, no Person other than Company and its Subsidiaries has (or will have, at Closing) (i) any right in any of the Owned Real Property or any right to use or occupy any portion of the Owned Real Property or (ii) any right to use or occupy any portion of the Leased Premises. To the Knowledge of Company, all buildings, structures, fixtures and appurtenances comprising part of the Owned Real Property are in material compliance with all zoning and other governmental requirements and are in good operating condition and not in current or imminent need of capital repairs in excess of $25,000 and are sufficient for the purposes to which they are used in the conduct of Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ business. Company and its Subsidiaries do not use in their businesses any real property other than the Owned Real Property and the Leased Premises.

(d) Each of the Real Property Leases and each of the Tenant Leases is in full force and effect, without amendment and, to the Knowledge of Company, there exists no default or event of default or event, occurrence, condition or act, with respect to Company or any of its Subsidiaries or with respect to the other parties thereto, which, with the giving of notice, the lapse of time or the happening of any other event or condition, would become a default or event of default thereunder.

(e) To the Knowledge of Company, Company and its Subsidiaries have operated the Owned Real Property and the Leased Premises, and the continued operation of the Owned Real Property and the Leased Premises in the manner it is used in Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ business will be, in accordance in all material respects with all applicable Laws. Prior to the date hereof, Company has provided to Parent a true, correct and complete copy of each Real Property Lease, Tenant Lease, title policy, survey, environmental report, and any other property condition report related to the Owned Real Property or Leased Premises, in each instance to the extent in the possession of Company or any Subsidiary.

(f) Except as would not be material to Company, (i) subject to any applicable lease under which Company and its Subsidiaries lease Personal Property, Company and its Subsidiaries have good, valid and marketable title to all of the personal property of Company and its Subsidiaries consisting of the trade fixtures, shelving, furniture, on-premises ATMs,

equipment, security systems, safe deposit boxes (exclusive of contents), vaults, sign structures and supplies excluding any items consumed or disposed of, but including new items acquired, used or obtained in the ordinary course of the operation of the business of Company and its Subsidiaries (“ Personal Property ”) and (ii) each of the leases under which Company or any of its Subsidiaries lease Personal Property is valid, and in full force and effect, without default thereunder by the lessee or, to the Knowledge of Company, the lessor.

3.21 Intellectual Property .

(a) To the Knowledge of Company, Company and each of its Subsidiaries own, or are licensed or otherwise possess rights to use free and clear of all Liens all material Intellectual Property used or held for use by Company and any of its Subsidiaries as of the date hereof (collectively, the “ Company Intellectual Property ”) in the manner that it is currently used by Company and any of its Subsidiaries.

(b) Except as set forth in Section 3.21 of the Disclosure Schedule, neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received written notice from any third party alleging any material interference, infringement, misappropriation or violation of any Intellectual Property rights of any third party and, to the Knowledge of Company, neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has interfered in any material respect with, infringed upon, misappropriated or violated any Intellectual Property rights of any third party. To the Knowledge of Company, no third party has interfered with, infringed upon, misappropriated or violated any Intellectual Property owned by Company. Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has entered into any agreements with third parties relating to any Intellectual Property owned by Company, except in the ordinary course of business.

(c) Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any agreement to indemnify any Person against a claim of infringement or misappropriation of any Company Intellectual Property.

3.22 Loans .

(a) Each loan agreement, note or borrowing arrangement (including leases, credit enhancements, commitments, guarantees, interest-bearing assets, and participations in any of the foregoing) (collectively, “ Loans ”) payable to Company or any of its Subsidiaries (i) is evidenced by Loan Documentation that is true, genuine and what it purports to be and (ii) represents the valid and legally binding obligation of the obligor, maker, co-maker, guarantor, endorser or debtor (such person referred to as an “ Obligor ”) thereunder, and is enforceable against the Obligor in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions. Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has entered into any oral modifications or amendments or additional agreements relating to the Loans that are not reflected in its records.

(b) The information with respect to each Loan set forth in the data storage disk produced by Company from its management information systems regarding the Loans and delivered to Parent prior to the date hereof (the “ Loan Tape ”), and, to the Knowledge of Company, any third-party information set forth in the Loan Tape is true, correct and accurate in

all material respects as of the dates specified therein, or, if no such date is indicated therein, as of the date the information was entered into electronic media.

(c) (i) Section 3.22(c) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth a list of all Loans as of the date hereof by Company and its Subsidiaries to any directors, executive officers and principal stockholders (as such terms are defined in Regulation O of the Federal Reserve (12 C.F.R. Part 215)) of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) there are no employee, officer, director or other affiliate Loans on which the borrower is paying a rate other than that reflected in the note or other relevant credit or security agreement or on which the borrower is paying a rate that was below market at the time the Loan was originated and (iii) all such Loans are and were originated in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws.

(d) Each Loan payable to Company or any of its Subsidiaries (i) was originated or purchased by Company or its Subsidiaries and its principal balance as shown on Company’s books and records is true and correct as of the date indicated therein, (ii) contains customary and enforceable provisions such that the rights and remedies of the holder thereof shall be adequate for the practical realization against any collateral therefor and (iii) complies, and at the time the Loan was originated or purchased by Company or its Subsidiaries complied, including as to the Loan Documentation related thereto, in all material respects, with all applicable requirements of federal, state and local Laws.

(e) Each outstanding Loan (including Loans held for resale to investors) payable to Company or any of its Subsidiaries has been solicited and originated and is administered and serviced (to the extent administered and serviced by Company or a Company Subsidiary) and the relevant Loan Documentation are being maintained, in all material respects in accordance with Company’s or its Subsidiary’s underwriting and servicing standards and with applicable Law.

(f) With respect to each Loan payable to Company or any of its Subsidiaries that is secured, Company or its Subsidiary has a valid and enforceable Lien on the collateral described in the Loan Documentation, and each such Lien is assignable and has the priority described in the Loan Documentation (except as may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions).

(g) None of the agreements pursuant to which Company or any of its Subsidiaries has sold Loans or pools of Loans or participations in Loans or pools of Loans (each a “ Loan Sale Agreement ”) contains any obligation to repurchase such Loans or interests therein solely on account of a payment default by the obligor on any such Loan. There is no pending or, to the Knowledge of Company, threatened cancellation or termination of any Loan Sale Agreement to which Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party. There is no breach by Company or any of its Subsidiaries under any Loan Sale Agreement, and no third party has exercised or, to the Knowledge of Company, is threatening to exercise its contractual right to require Company or any of its Subsidiaries to repurchase any loan from such third party due to a breach of representation, warranty or covenant by Company or any of its Subsidiaries under a Loan Sale Agreement.

(h) Company’s allowance for loan losses is, and has been since January 1, 2014, in compliance with Company’s methodology for determining the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses as well as the standards established by applicable Governmental Entities and the Financial Accounting Standards Board in all material respects; provided, however, no representation or warranty is made as to the sufficiency of collateral securing or the collectability of such loans.

(i) Section 3.22(i) of the Disclosure Schedule identifies each Loan payable to Company or any of its Subsidiaries that (i) as of March 31, 2017, (A) was on non-accrual status, (B) the interest rate terms of which had been reduced and/or the maturity dates of which had been extended subsequent to the agreement under which the Loan was originally created due to concerns regarding the borrower’s ability to pay in accordance with such initial terms, (C) a specific reserve allocation existed in connection therewith, (D) was required to be accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 15 or (E) was contractually past due ninety (90) days or more in the payment of principal and/or interest, or (ii) as of the date of this Agreement is classified as “Other Loans Specially Mentioned,” “Special Mention,” “Substandard,” “Doubtful,” “Loss,” “Classified,” “Criticized,” “Watch List” or words of similar import. For each Loan identified in response to clause (i) or (ii) above, Section 3.22(i) of the Disclosure Schedule sets forth the outstanding balance, including accrued and unpaid interest, on each such Loan and the identity of the borrower thereunder as of March 31, 2017.

3.23 Related Party Transactions .

(a) There are no agreements, contracts, plans, arrangements or other transactions between Company or any of its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and any (i) officer or director of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) record or beneficial owner of five percent (5%) or more of the voting securities of Company, (iii) Affiliate or family member of any such officer, director or record or beneficial owner or (iv) any other Affiliate of Company, on the other hand, except those of a type available to non-Affiliates of Company generally and compensation or benefit arrangements with officers and directors.

(b) No stockholder or Affiliate of Company (other than Company and its Subsidiaries) owns any material property or asset used in the conduct of the business of Company and its Subsidiaries.

3.24 Takeover Laws . No anti-takeover, control share, “fair price”, moratorium, interested stockholder or similar Law (collectively, the “ Takeover Provisions ”) is applicable to this Agreement, either of the Mergers or any of the transactions contemplated hereby (which includes voting thereon by holders of Company Common Stock) under Texas or federal Law.

3.25 Approvals . As of the date of this Agreement, Company has no Knowledge of any reason why all Regulatory Approvals from any Governmental Entity required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement should not be obtained on a timely basis.

3.26 Company Information . None of the information supplied or to be supplied by Company for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the Proxy Statement and/or in the Form S-4, as applicable, or in any amendment or supplement thereto, will, at the time the Proxy Statement or any such amendment or supplement thereto is first mailed to Company’s stockholders or at the time Company’s stockholders vote on the matters constituting the Requisite Stockholder Approval or at the time the Form S-4 or any such amendment or supplement thereto becomes effective under the Securities Act or at the Effective Time, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. No representation or warranty is made by Company in this Section 3.26 with respect to statements made or incorporated by reference in the Proxy Statement or the Form S-4 based on information supplied by Parent or Merger Sub. If at any time prior to the Effective Time any event is discovered by Company or any of its Subsidiaries which is required to be set forth in an amendment or supplement to the Form S-4 or the Proxy Statement, Company shall promptly so inform Parent.

3.27 Opinion of Financial Advisor . Company has received the opinion of Hovde Group, LLC, that, as of the date hereof, the Merger Consideration is fair from a financial point of view to the Holders. As of the date of this Agreement, such opinion has not been withdrawn, revoked or modified in any respect.

3.28 Broker’s Fees . Other than Hovde Group, LLC, no broker or finder is entitled to any broker’s fees, commissions or finder’s fees in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of Company or its Subsidiaries. The agreement between Hovde Group, LLC and Company regarding such fees or commissions has been provided to Parent.

3.29 Transaction Expenses . The expenses incurred or to be incurred by Company and its Subsidiaries prior to Closing in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not, as of the date of this Agreement, expected to exceed the estimated amount set forth on Section 3.29 of the Disclosure Schedule.

3.30 No Other Representations or Warranties . Company acknowledges and agrees that it (a) has had an opportunity to discuss the business of Parent and its Subsidiaries with the management of Parent, (b) has had reasonable access to the books and records of Parent and its Subsidiaries, (c) has been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from officers of Parent and (d) has conducted its own independent investigation of Parent and its Subsidiaries, their respective businesses and the transactions contemplated hereby, and has not relied on any representation, warranty or other statement by any person on behalf of Parent, Merger Sub or any of their Subsidiaries, other than the representations and warranties of Parent and Merger Sub expressly contained in Article IV of this Agreement. Company acknowledges that neither Parent nor Merger Sub makes any express or implied representations or warranties as to any matter whatsoever except as expressly set forth in Article IV, including with respect to any information furnished, disclosed or made available to Company or its representatives in the course of their due diligence investigation of Parent and the negotiation of this Agreement, or

otherwise in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. The representations and warranties set forth in Article IV are made solely by Parent and Merger Sub, and no representative of Parent or Merger Sub shall have any responsibility or liability related thereto. Except for the representations and warranties in this Article III, neither Company nor any other Person makes any express or implied representation or warranty with respect to Company and its Subsidiaries, or their respective businesses, operations, assets, liabilities, conditions (financial or otherwise) or prospects, and Company hereby disclaims any such other representations or warranties, including with respect to any financial projection, forecast, estimate, budget or prospective information relating to Company, any of its Subsidiaries or their respective businesses or any oral or written information presented to Parent or any of Parent’s Affiliates or representatives in the course of their due diligence investigation of Company, the negotiation of this Agreement or in the course of the transactions contemplated hereby.

ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PARENT AND MERGER SUB

Except as (a) disclosed in writing in the correspondingly enumerated section or subsection of the disclosure schedule of Parent delivered herewith (the “ Parent Disclosure Schedule ”) ( provided that each exception set forth in the Parent Disclosure Schedule shall be deemed to qualify any other representation and warranty to the extent that the relevance of such exception to such other representation and warranty is reasonably apparent on the face of the disclosure (without the need to examine underlying documentation referenced in, but not attached to, the Parent Disclosure Schedule)) or (b) disclosed in any report, schedule, form or other document filed with the SEC by Parent prior to the date hereof and on or after the date on which Parent filed with the SEC its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (but excluding any risk factor disclosures contained under the heading “Risk Factors,” any disclosure of risks included in any “forward-looking statements” disclaimer or any other statements that are similarly non-specific or predictive or forward-looking in nature), Parent and Merger Sub, jointly and severally, hereby represent and warrant to Company as follows:

4.1 Corporate Organization . Each of Parent, Merger Sub and Parent Bank is an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing (with respect to jurisdictions that recognize such concept) under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its organization. The deposit accounts of Parent Bank are insured by the FDIC through the Deposit Insurance Fund to the fullest extent permitted by Law, and all premiums and assessments required in connection therewith have been paid by Parent Bank when due. Each of Parent, Merger Sub, Parent Bank and their respective Subsidiaries has the requisite corporate power and authority to own or lease and operate all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted. Each of Parent, Merger Sub, Parent Bank and their respective Subsidiaries is duly licensed or qualified to do business in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted by it or the character or location of the properties and assets owned or leased by it makes such licensing or qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so licensed or qualified has not been and is not reasonably likely to be material to Parent. True and complete copies of the certificate of formation and bylaws of Parent, Merger Sub, Parent Bank and their respective Subsidiaries, as in effect as of the date of this Agreement, have previously been furnished or made available to Company. Neither Parent, Merger Sub, Parent Bank nor any of their respective Subsidiaries are in violation of any of the provisions of their respective certificates of formation or bylaws, each as amended.

4.2 Capitalization .

(a) The authorized capital stock of Parent consists of 40,000,000 shares of Parent Common Stock, of which, as of June 7, 2017 (the “ Parent Capitalization Date ”), 28,607,322 shares were issued and outstanding and 2,913,064 shares were held in treasury. On May 4, 2017, the Parent Board declared a stock dividend pursuant to which approximately 715,184 shares of Parent Common Stock will be issued on June 27, 2017 to stockholders of record on May 30, 2017. All of the issued and outstanding shares of Parent Common Stock have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid, nonassessable and free of preemptive rights. As of the Parent Capitalization Date, there were 2,880,593 shares of Parent Common Stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of options granted as employment inducement awards and under Parent’s equity compensation plans (the “ Parent Options ”). As of the date of this Agreement, except pursuant to (i) this Agreement; (ii) the Parent Options and (iii) Parent’s equity compensation plans, there were no outstanding subscriptions, options, warrants, puts, calls, rights, exchangeable or convertible securities or other commitments or agreements of any character relating to the issued or unissued capital stock or other securities of Parent, or otherwise obligating Parent to issue, transfer, sell, purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any such securities. As of the Parent Capitalization Date, no Voting Debt of Parent is issued or outstanding. The shares of Parent Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the First Merger will be duly authorized and validly issued and, at the Effective Time, all such shares will be fully paid, nonassessable and free of preemptive rights. Neither Parent, Merger Sub, Parent Bank nor any of their respective Subsidiaries is currently deferring interest payments with respect to any trust preferred securities or related debentures issued by it or any of its affiliates, all such securities have been paid and will continue to be paid on a current basis as they accrue, there is no default or event of default under, or other breach or violation of, the terms of such securities or any instrument, indenture or other agreement entered into in connection therewith.

(b) The authorized capital stock of Merger Sub consists of 1,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“ Merger Sub Common Stock ”), of which, as of the date of this Agreement, 1,000 shares were issued and outstanding. All of the issued and outstanding shares of Merger Sub Common Stock (x) have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid, nonassessable and free of preemptive rights and (y) are owned, beneficially and of record, by Parent, free and clear of all Liens. There are no outstanding subscriptions, options, warrants, puts, calls, rights, exchangeable or convertible securities or other commitments or agreements of any character relating to the issued or unissued capital stock or other securities of Merger Sub, or otherwise obligating Merger Sub to issue, transfer, sell, purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any such securities.

4.3 Authority; No Violation .

(a) Each of Parent and Merger Sub has full corporate power and authority and is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly, validly and unanimously approved and authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Parent and Merger Sub, and other than the approval of Parent in its capacity as the sole shareholder of Merger Sub with respect to the First Merger and the approval of Parent in its capacity as the sole shareholder of Parent Bank with respect to the Bank Merger, there is no required vote of the holders of any securities of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries for the approval of any of the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Parent and Merger Sub. Assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by Company, this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of each of Parent and Merger Sub, enforceable against Parent and Merger Sub in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by the Enforceability Exceptions.

(b) Parent Bank has full corporate power and authority and is duly authorized to consummate the applicable transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The consummation of the applicable transactions contemplated hereby, including the Bank Merger, have been duly and validly authorized by the board of directors of the Parent Bank, and the board of directors of Parent Bank has authorized all necessary corporate action in respect thereof on the part of the Parent Bank, including the filing of the Bank Merger Certificates.

(c) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Parent and Merger Sub, nor the consummation by Parent and Merger Sub of the transactions contemplated hereby, nor compliance by Parent and Merger Sub with any of the terms or provisions hereof, will (i) violate any provision of the certificate of formation or bylaws of Parent or Merger Sub, or (ii) assuming that the consents and approvals referred to in Section 4.4 are duly obtained and/or made, (A) violate any Law, judgment, order, writ, decree or injunction applicable to Parent or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective properties or assets or (B) violate, conflict with, result in a breach of any provision of or the loss of any benefit under, constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default) under, result in the termination of or a right of termination or cancellation under, accelerate the performance

required by or rights or obligations under, or result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the respective properties or assets of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, deed of trust, trust preferred or other subordinated debt security, license, lease, agreement, contract, or other instrument or obligation to which Parent or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or by which they or any of their respective properties, assets or business activities may be bound or affected, except, in the case of clause (ii) above, for such violations, conflicts, breaches, defaults or the loss of benefits which have not been and are not reasonably likely to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to Parent.

4.4 Consents and Approvals . Except for (a) the regulatory approvals and non-objections described in Section 3.4(a), (b) compliance with any applicable requirements of the Securities Act, including, the Proxy Statement and Form S-4 in which the Proxy Statement will be included as a prospectus, and declaration of effectiveness of the Form S-4, (c) the filing of the Certificates of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas pursuant to the TBOC, (d) the filing of the Bank Merger Certificates, (e) such filings and approvals as are required to be made or obtained under the securities or “Blue Sky” laws of various states in connection with the issuance of the shares of Parent Common Stock pursuant to this Agreement, (f) approval of listing of such shares of Parent Common Stock on NASDAQ, and (g) such other notices, consents, approvals, non-objections, waivers, authorizations, applications, filings or registrations the failure of which to be obtained or made would not be reasonably likely to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to Parent, no notices to, consents or approvals or non-objections of, waivers or authorizations by, or applications or filings or registrations with any Governmental Entity are required to be made or obtained by Parent or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with (i) the execution and delivery by Parent and Merger Sub of this Agreement or (ii) the consummation by Parent and Merger Sub of the transactions contemplated hereby.

4.5 Legal Proceedings . Neither Parent, Merger Sub, nor any of their respective Subsidiaries is a party to or the subject of any, and there are no outstanding or pending or, to the Knowledge of Parent, threatened, material legal, administrative, arbitral or other proceedings, claims, actions or governmental or regulatory investigations of any nature against Parent, Merger Sub or any of their respective Subsidiaries. There is no material outstanding injunction, order, judgment, decree or regulatory restriction (other than regulatory restrictions of general application that apply to similarly situated companies) imposed upon Parent, Merger Sub or any of their respective Subsidiaries or the assets of Parent, Merger Sub or any of their respective Subsidiaries that would reasonably be likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Parent. To the Knowledge of Parent, there is no basis on which any litigation or other proceeding is currently pending, or on which any litigation or other proceeding could be brought, against Parent, Merger Sub or Parent Bank that would be reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Parent or that could question the validity of any action taken or to be taken in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

4.6 Absence of Certain Changes or Events . From December 31, 2016 to the date of this Agreement, (a) Parent and its Subsidiaries have, in all material respects, carried on their

respective businesses in the ordinary course consistent with their past practice, (b) Parent has not taken any of the actions that Parent has agreed not to take or permit its Subsidiaries to take from the date hereof through the Effective Time pursuant to Section 5.3, and (c) there has not been any Material Adverse Effect on Parent.

4.7 Reports .

(a) Parent, Merger Sub and their respective Subsidiaries have filed (or furnished, as applicable) all material Reports that they were required to file (or furnish, as applicable) since January 1, 2014 with the Regulatory Agencies, and have paid all fees and assessments due and payable in connection therewith, except where the failure to file (or furnish) such Report or to pay such fees and assessments, individually or in the aggregate, that would not reasonably be expected to be material to Parent and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole. Any such Report regarding Parent or any of its Subsidiaries filed with or otherwise submitted to any Regulatory Agency complied in all material respects with relevant legal requirements, including as to content. Except for normal examinations conducted by a Regulatory Agency in the ordinary course of the business of Parent and its Subsidiaries, there is no pending proceeding before, or, to the Knowledge of Parent, examination or investigation by, any Regulatory Agency into the business or operations of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries. There are no material unresolved violations, criticisms or exceptions by any Regulatory Agency with respect to any Report relating to any examinations of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries. There are no unresolved violations, criticisms or exceptions by any Regulatory Agency relating to any examinations or Reports of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries that would be reasonably likely to materially delay or jeopardize receipt of any required regulatory approval hereunder (including, without limitation, any consent or approval referred to in Section 4.4).

(b) Parent has timely filed with or furnished to, as applicable, the SEC all registration statements, prospectuses, reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents (including exhibits and all other information incorporated by reference) required to be filed or furnished by it with the SEC since January 1, 2014 (the “ Parent SEC Reports ”). As of their respective filing dates (or, if amended or superseded by a subsequent filing, as of the date of the last such amendment or superseding filing prior to the date hereof), each of the Parent SEC Reports complied as to form in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and Exchange Act applicable to such Parent SEC Reports. None of the Parent SEC Reports, including any financial statements, schedules or exhibits included or incorporated by reference therein at the time they were filed (or, if amended or superseded by a subsequent filing, as of the date of the last such amendment or superseding filing prior to the date hereof), contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. None of Parent’s Subsidiaries is required to file with or furnish to the SEC any forms, reports or other documents. As of the date of this Agreement, no executive officer of Parent has failed in any respect to make the certifications required of him or her under Section 302 or 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (including the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “ Sarbanes-Oxley Act ”).

4.8 Financial Statements .

(a) Each of the consolidated financial statements (including, in each case, any related notes thereto) contained in the Parent SEC Reports (the “ Parent Financial Statements ”): (i) complied as to form in all material respects with the published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto as of their respective dates; (ii) was prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods involved (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto and, in the case of unaudited interim financial statements, as may be permitted by the SEC and GAAP for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q); and (iii) fairly presented in all material respects the consolidated financial position of Parent and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of Parent’s operations and cash flows for the periods indicated therein, subject, in the case of unaudited interim financial statements, to normal and year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes as permitted by GAAP and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC.

(b) Parent and each of its Subsidiaries has established and maintains a system of “internal controls over financial reporting” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that is sufficient to provide reasonable assurance (i) regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP, (ii) that receipts and expenditures of Parent and its Subsidiaries are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the board of directors of Parent, and (iii) regarding prevention or timely detection of the unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Parent’s and its Subsidiaries’ assets that could have a material effect on Parent’s financial statements.

(c) Parent’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) are reasonably designed to ensure that all information (both financial and non-financial) required to be disclosed by Parent in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that all such information is accumulated and communicated to Parent’s management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and to make the certifications of the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of Parent required under the Exchange Act with respect to such reports. Parent has disclosed, based on its most recent evaluation of its disclosure controls and procedures prior to the date of this Agreement, to Parent’s auditors and the audit committee of the board of directors of Parent (i) any significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting that could adversely affect in any material respect Parent’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information and (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in Parent’s internal controls over financial reporting. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “significant deficiency” and “material weakness” shall have the meaning assigned to them in Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard 2, as in effect on the date of this Agreement.

(d) Each of the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer of Parent (or each former principal executive officer and each former principal financial officer of Company, as applicable) has made all certifications required by Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 under the Exchange Act and Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act with respect to the Parent SEC Reports, and the statements contained in such certifications are true and accurate in all material respects. For purposes of this Agreement, “principal executive officer” and “principal financial officer” shall have the meanings given to such terms in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Neither Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has outstanding (nor has arranged or modified since the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) any “extensions of credit” (within the meaning of Section 402 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) to directors or executive officers (as defined in Rule 3b-7 under the Exchange Act) of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries, except as permitted by Section 402 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Parent is otherwise in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, except for any non-compliance that has not had and is not reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Parent.

(e) The books and records kept by Parent and its Subsidiaries are in all material respects complete and accurate and have been maintained in accordance with applicable Laws and accounting requirements. The Parent Financial Statements have been prepared from, and are in accordance with, the books and records of Parent and its Subsidiaries.

(f) Neither Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to, or has any commitment to become a party to, any joint venture, off-balance sheet partnership or any similar contract or arrangement (including any contract or arrangement relating to any transaction or relationship between or among Parent and any of its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and any unconsolidated Affiliate, including any structured finance, special purpose or limited purpose entity or Person, on the other hand, or any “off-balance sheet arrangement”), where the result, purpose or intended effect of such contract or arrangement is to avoid disclosure of any material transaction involving, or material liabilities of, Parent or any of its Subsidiaries in Parent’s or such Subsidiary’s financial statements.

4.9 Taxes and Tax Returns .

(a) Each of Parent, Merger Sub and each of their respective Subsidiaries has duly and timely filed or caused to be filed (including all applicable extensions) all federal, state, foreign and local Tax Returns required to be filed by it or with respect to it (all such Tax Returns being accurate and complete in all material respects) and has duly and timely paid or caused to be paid on its behalf all Taxes due and required to be paid by it prior to the date hereof. Through December 31, 2016, Parent, Merger Sub and each of their respective Subsidiaries do not have any liability for Taxes in excess of the amount reserved or provided for on the Parent Financial Statements.

(b) None of Parent, Merger Sub or any of their respective Subsidiaries has participated in any reportable transaction, as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(1).

(c) Neither Parent, Merger Sub nor any of their respective Subsidiaries has taken or agreed to take any action or is aware of any fact or circumstance that would prevent or impede, or could reasonably be expected to prevent or impede, the Mergers from qualifying as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code.

4.10 Approvals . As of the date of this Agreement, neither Parent nor Merger Sub knows of any reason why all regulatory approvals from any Governmental Entity required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement should not be obtained on a timely basis.

4.11 Compliance with Applicable Laws .

(a) Parent, Merger Sub and each of their respective Subsidiaries and each of their employees, in their capacities as such, (i) hold all material licenses, registrations, franchises, certificates, variances, permits and authorizations necessary for the lawful conduct of their respective businesses and properties, (ii) are and have been in compliance with all applicable Law, except for purposes of this clause (ii) only in each case where such noncompliance has not been and is not reasonably likely to be material to Parent. Neither Parent, Merger Sub nor any of their respective Subsidiaries has, since January 1, 2014, received notice of, and to the Knowledge of Parent there have not been, any violations of any of the above.

(b) Parent, Merger Sub and each of their respective Subsidiaries have properly administered all accounts for which Parent, Merger Sub or any of their Subsidiaries acts as a fiduciary, including accounts for which Parent, Merger Sub or any of their Subsidiaries serves as a trustee, agent, custodian, personal representative, guardian, conservator or investment adviser, in accordance with the terms of the governing documents and applicable Law in all material respects. None of Parent, Merger Sub or any of their Subsidiaries, or, to the Knowledge of Parent, any director, officer or employee of Parent, Merger Sub or any of their Subsidiaries, has committed any material breach of trust with respect to any such fiduciary account, and the accountings for each such fiduciary account are true and correct in all material respects and accurately reflect in all material respects the assets of such fiduciary account.

(c) Parent and Parent Bank are “well-capitalized” (as such term is defined at 12 C.F.R. 225.2(r) or the relevant regulation of Parent’s or such Subsidiary’s primary federal bank regulator), and “well managed” (as that term is defined at 12 C.F.R. 225.2(s) or the relevant regulation of Parent’s or such Subsidiary’s primary federal bank regulator), and the rating of the Parent Bank under the CRA is no less than “satisfactory.” Neither Parent nor the Parent Bank has been informed that its status as “well-capitalized,” “well managed” or, in the case of the Parent Bank, for CRA purposes, “satisfactory,” will change within one (1) year.

(d) Neither Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject or a party to, or has been ordered to pay any civil penalty by, or is a recipient of, a Regulatory Agreement, nor is there any pending or, to the Knowledge of Parent, threatened regulatory investigation or other action by any Regulatory Agency or other Governmental Entity that could reasonably be expected to lead to the issuance of any such Regulatory Agreement to Parent or its Subsidiaries.

4.12 Parent Information . None of the information supplied or to be supplied by Parent and Merger Sub for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the Proxy Statement and/or in the Form S-4, as applicable, or in any amendment or supplement thereto, will, at the time the Proxy Statement or any such amendment or supplement thereto is first mailed to Company’s stockholders or at the time Company’s stockholders vote on the matters constituting the Requisite Stockholder Approval or at the time the Form S-4 or any such amendment or supplement thereto becomes effective under the Securities Act or at the Effective Time, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. No representation or warranty is made by Parent or Merger Sub in this Section 4.12 with respect to statements made or incorporated by reference therein based on information supplied by Company in writing expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the Proxy Statement, the Form S-4. All documents Parent is required to file in connection with the Proxy Statement and Form S-4 will comply as to form in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the Securities Act. If at any time prior to the Effective Time any event is discovered by Parent or Merger Sub which is required to be set forth in an amendment or supplement to the Form S-4 or the Proxy Statement, Parent and Merger Sub shall promptly so inform Company.

4.13 Employee Benefit Plans .

(a) Each Parent Benefit Plan has been established, operated and administered in all material respects in accordance with its terms and the requirements of all applicable Laws, including ERISA and the Code (including all applicable aspects of the Healthcare Reform Laws, as amended) as well as HIPAA. Neither Parent, Merger Sub nor any of their respective Subsidiaries has taken any action to take corrective action or make a filing under any voluntary correction program of the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor or any other Governmental Entity with respect to any Parent Benefit Plan, and to the Knowledge of Parent and its Subsidiaries, there are no material plan defect that would qualify for correction under any such program.

(b) All contributions required to be made to any Parent Benefit Plan by applicable Law or by any plan document or other contractual undertaking, and all premiums due or payable with respect to insurance policies funding any Parent Benefit Plan, for any period through the date hereof, have been timely made or paid in full or, to the extent not required to be made or paid on or before the date hereof, have been fully reflected on the books and records of Parent in accordance with GAAP.

(c) The IRS has issued a favorable determination letter or, in the case of a prototype plan, an option letter, with respect to each Parent Company Benefit Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code (the “ Parent Qualified Plans ”) and the related trust that has not been revoked, and, to the Knowledge of Parent, there are no existing circumstances and no events have occurred that could adversely affect the qualified status of any Parent Qualified Plan or the related trust. Each trust created under any Parent Qualified Plan has been determined to be exempt from Tax under Section 501(a) of the Code and neither Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries is aware of any circumstances that could result in the revocation of the

exemption nor has revocation been threatened. No trust funding any Parent Benefit Plan is intended to meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(9) of the Code.

(d) Each Parent Benefit Plan that is subject to Title IV or Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 or 4971 of the Code (a “ Parent Pension Plan ”) had, as of the date of its most recent actuarial valuation, assets measured at fair market value at least equal to its “funding target” as that term is defined in Section 430 of the Code. Since the date of the most recent actuarial valuation, no event has occurred that would be reasonably expected to adversely change any such funded status in a material way. Any Parent Benefit Plan that is a Parent Pension Plan has satisfied its “minimum funding standard” within the meaning of Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 or ERISA. All required contributions with respect to any Parent Pension Plan have been timely made and there is no Lien, nor is there expected to be a Lien, under Section 430(k) of the Code or ERISA Section 303(k) or Tax under Section 4971 of the Code. Neither Parent nor any of its Subsidiaries has provided, or is required to provide, security to any of its Parent Pension Plans pursuant to Section 412 of the Code. All premiums required to be paid under ERISA Section 4007 have been timely paid by Parent and its Subsidiaries. No Liability under Title IV of ERISA has been or is expected to be incurred by Parent, Merger Sub or any of their respective Subsidiaries with respect to any Parent Pension Plan currently or formerly maintained by any of them or by any of their ERISA Affiliates that has not been satisfied in full (other than Liability for Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premiums, which have been paid when due).

(e) There are no pending claims (other than claims for benefits in the ordinary course), lawsuits or arbitrations that have been asserted or instituted, and, to the Knowledge of Parent, no threatened claims (other than claims for benefits in the ordinary course), lawsuits or arbitrations and no set of circumstances exists that may reasonably give rise to a claim or lawsuit, against the Parent Benefit Plans, any fiduciaries thereof with respect to their duties to the Parent Benefit Plans or the assets of any of the trusts under any of the Parent Benefit Plans that could reasonably be expected to result in any material Liability of Parent, Merger Sub or any of their respective Subsidiaries to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Labor, any Multiemployer Plan, any Multiple Employer Plan, any participant in a Parent Benefit Plan, or any other party. No Parent Benefit Plan is under audit or the subject of an investigation by the IRS, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the SEC or any other Governmental Entity, nor is any such audit or investigation pending or, to the Knowledge of Parent and Merger Sub, threatened.

(f) Neither Parent, Merger Sub nor any of their respective Subsidiaries has engaged in a transaction with respect to any Parent Benefit Plan that would subject Parent or any of its Subsidiaries to a Tax or penalty imposed by either Section 4975 of the Code or Section 502(i) of ERISA. Neither Parent nor Merger Sub, to the Knowledge of Parent or Merger Sub, any administrator or fiduciary of a Parent Benefit Plan (or any agent of any of the foregoing) has engaged in any transaction, or acted or failed to act in any manner with respect to such Parent Benefit Plan that could subject Parent or any of its Subsidiaries to any direct or indirect Liability (by indemnity, directly or otherwise) for breach of any fiduciary, co-fiduciary or any other duty under ERISA.

(g) Parent and each Parent Benefit Plan that is a “group health plan” as defined in Section 733(a)(1) of ERISA (a “ Parent Health Benefit Plan ”) (i) is currently in compliance with Healthcare Reform Laws, and (ii) has been in compliance with applicable Healthcare Reform Laws since March 23, 2010. No event has occurred, and no condition or circumstances exist, that could reasonably be expected to subject Parent or any Parent Health Benefit Plan to penalties or excise taxes under Sections 4980D, 4980H, or 4980I of the Code or any other provisions of the Healthcare Reform Laws.

4.14 Intellectual Property

(a) To the Knowledge of Parent and Merger Sub, Parent, Merger Sub and their respective Subsidiaries each own, or are licensed or otherwise possess rights to use free and clear of all Liens all material Intellectual Property used or held for use by Parent, Merger Sub and their respective Subsidiaries as of the date hereof (collectively, the “ Parent Intellectual Property ”) in the manner that it is currently used by Parent, Merger Sub and their respective Subsidiaries.

(b) Except as set forth in Section 4.14 of the Parent Disclosure Schedule, neither Parent, Merger Sub nor any of their respective Subsidiaries has received written notice from any third party alleging any material interference, infringement, misappropriation or violation of any Intellectual Property rights of any third party and, to the Knowledge of Parent and Merger Sub, neither Parent, Merger Sub nor any of their respective Subsidiaries has interfered in any material respect with, infringed upon, misappropriated or violated any Intellectual Property rights of any third party. To the Knowledge of Parent and Merger Sub, no third party has interfered with, infringed upon, misappropriated or violated any Intellectual Property owned by Parent or Merger Sub. Neither Parent, Merger Sub nor any of their respective Subsidiaries has entered into any agreements with third parties relating to any Intellectual Property owned by Parent or Merger Sub, except in the ordinary course of business.

(c) Neither Parent nor Merger Sub is a party to any agreement to indemnify any Person against a claim of infringement of or misappropriation by any Parent Intellectual Property.

4.15 Environmental Laws . Parent, Merger Sub and their respective Subsidiaries are in material compliance with all Environmental Laws. To the Knowledge of Parent, Merger Sub and their respective Subsidiaries, there has been no release or threatened release of any hazardous, toxic, radioactive or dangerous materials or other materials regulated under Environmental Laws in, on, under or affecting any property owned or operated by Parent, Merger Sub or any of their respective Subsidiaries or during the time of ownership or operation, any property formerly owned or operated by Parent, Merger Sub or any of their respective Subsidiaries.

4.16 Related Party Transactions . There are no agreements, contracts, plans, arrangements or other transactions between Parent or any of its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and any (i) officer or director of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) record or beneficial owner of five percent (5%) or more of the voting securities of Parent, (iii) Affiliate or family member of any such officer, director or record or beneficial owner or (iv) any other Affiliate of Parent, on

the other hand, except those of a type available to non-Affiliates of Parent generally and compensation or benefit arrangements with officers and directors.

4.17 Available Funds . Parent and Merger Sub have and will have access, prior to and at the Closing, sufficient funds to consummate the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby on the terms and subject to the conditions contemplated hereby.

4.18 Broker’s Fees . Except for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., none of Parent, Merger Sub, Parent Bank or any of their respective Subsidiaries has employed any broker or finder or incurred any liability for any broker’s fees, commissions or finder’s fees in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

4.19 Access to Information; Disclaimer . Each of Parent and Merger Sub acknowledges that Company makes no express or implied representations or warranties as to any matter whatsoever except as expressly set forth in Article III, including with respect to any information furnished, disclosed or made available to Parent, Merger Sub, or their respective representatives in the course of their due diligence investigation of Company and the negotiation of this Agreement, or otherwise in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. Except for the representations and warranties in this Article IV, none of Parent, Merger Sub or any other Person makes any express or implied representation or warranty with respect to Parent, Merger, or their respective businesses, operations, assets, liabilities, conditions (financial or otherwise) or prospects, and Parent and Merger Sub hereby disclaim any such other representations or warranties, including with respect to any financial projection, forecast, estimate, budget or prospective information relating to Parent, any of its Subsidiaries or their respective businesses or any oral or written information presented to Company or any of Company’s Affiliates or representatives in the course of their due diligence investigation of Parent, the negotiation of this Agreement or in the course of the transactions contemplated hereby.

ARTICLE V
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

5.1 Conduct of Business Prior to the Effective Time . During the period from the date of this Agreement to the earlier of the Effective Time or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Article VIII, except as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement or with the prior written consent of the other parties hereto, (a) each of Company and Parent shall, and shall cause each of its respective Subsidiaries to, (i) conduct its business in the usual, regular and ordinary course consistent with past practice, and (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain and preserve intact its business organization, rights, franchises and other authorizations issued by Governmental Entities and its current relationships with its customers, regulators, employees and other Persons with which it has business or other relationships and (b) each of Company and Parent shall, and shall cause each of its respective Subsidiaries to, take no action that is intended to or would reasonably be expected to adversely affect or materially delay the ability of either Company or Parent to obtain any necessary approvals of any Regulatory Agency or other Governmental Entity required for the transactions contemplated hereby or to perform its covenants and agreements under this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

5.2 Forbearances of Company . During the period from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time, except as set forth in Section 5.2 of the Disclosure Schedule or as expressly required by this Agreement, Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, do any of the following, without the prior written consent of Parent:

(a) (i) create or incur any indebtedness for borrowed money (other than (1) acceptance of deposits, (2) purchases of Federal funds, (3) Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings of no more than $25,000,000 in the aggregate and with maturity dates of no more than five (5) years, which are used solely to fund new loans, (4) sales of certificates of deposit, (5) issuances of commercial paper, (6) entering into repurchase agreements, and (7) indebtedness with maturities of less than three (3) months to replace expiring indebtedness, each in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice) or (ii) assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise as an accommodation become responsible for the obligations of any other individual, corporation or other entity, except, in the case of this clause (ii), in connection with (x) issuances of letters of credit or similar facilities in the ordinary course of business and (y) presentation of items for collection (e.g., personal or business checks) in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice or in connection with indebtedness incurred pursuant to clause (i) above; provided that Company shall consult with Parent in good faith with respect to any sales of brokered or internet certificates of deposit with a term that exceeds six (6) months;

(b) (i) adjust, split, combine or reclassify any capital stock or other equity interest, (ii) set any record or payment dates for the payment of any dividends or other distributions on its capital stock or other equity interest or make, declare or pay any dividend or other distribution (except for dividends paid in the ordinary course of business by any direct or indirect wholly owned Company Subsidiary to Company or any other direct or indirect wholly owned Company Subsidiary) or make any other distribution on any shares of its capital stock or other equity interest or redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire any securities or obligations convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its capital stock or other equity interest; provided that Company may (to the extent legally and contractually permitted to do so), but shall

not be obligated to, declare and pay regular cash dividends on the shares of Company Common Stock in an amount not in excess of $1.50 per share per quarter; provided further , that the parties shall cooperate in selecting the Effective Time to ensure that, with respect to the period in which the Effective Time occurs, the holders of Company Common Stock do not become entitled to receive both a dividend in respect of their Company Common Stock and a dividend in respect of Parent Common Stock or fail to be entitled to receive any dividend; provided further , that, in addition to the foregoing, if the Closing Date is on or after December 9, 2017, Company may (to the extent legally and contractually permitted to do so), but shall not be obligated to, declare and pay, on or after the Determination Date and prior to the Effective Time, a special one-time cash dividend on the shares of Company Common Stock in an amount that, together with any other dividend permitted by this Section 5.2(b)(ii), would not cause the Company Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (calculated in accordance with Schedule D) to be below 8.75% as of the Determination Date (a “ Company Special Dividend ”); provided that, no less than two Business Days prior to the payment of any such Company Special Dividend, Company shall deliver to Parent a statement setting forth the anticipated calculation of the Company Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (calculated in accordance with Schedule D) after giving effect to such Company Special Dividend and, immediately following payment of the Company Special Dividend, Company shall deliver a certificate to Parent signed by Company’s chief financial officer stating that the Company Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (calculated in accordance with Schedule D) is equal to or greater than 8.75% (the dividends permitted pursuant to this Section 5.2(b)(ii), collectively, the “ Permitted Dividends ”), (iii) grant any stock appreciation rights, options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, awards based on the value of Company’s capital stock or other equity-based compensation or grant to any individual, corporation or other entity any right to acquire any shares of its capital stock, (iv) issue or commit to issue any additional shares of capital stock of Company or sell, lease, transfer, mortgage, encumber or otherwise dispose of any capital stock in any Company Subsidiary, other than in connection with the issuance of shares of Company Common Stock upon the exercise of Company Equity Awards outstanding as of the date hereof, or (v) enter into any agreement, understanding or arrangement with respect to the sale or voting of its capital stock, except with respect to the Mergers or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement;

(c) sell, lease, transfer, mortgage, encumber or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets to any Person other than a direct or indirect wholly owned Company Subsidiary, except (i) subject to Section 5.2(k), sales of Loans, Loan participations and sales of investment securities in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice to third parties who are not Affiliates of Company and (ii) as expressly required by contracts or agreements in force at the date of this Agreement that are set forth in Section 5.2(c) of the Disclosure Schedule;

connection with collection of a Loan in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and with respect to Loans made to third parties who are not Affiliates of Company;

(e) except as required under applicable Law or the terms of any Company Benefit Plan existing as of the date hereof, (i) (A) hire, transfer or promote any employee of Company or any of its Subsidiaries (or with respect to hiring, who will become an employee of Company or any of its Subsidiaries), who has (or with respect to hiring, will have) target annual compensation of $100,000 or more or (B) terminate the employment of any employee who has target annual compensation of $100,000 or more other than a termination of employment for cause in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (ii) enter into, adopt, amend or terminate any employment, bonus, severance, change-of-control or retirement contract or plan, other than as set forth on Section 5.2(e)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedule, (iii) enter into, adopt, amend or terminate, commence participation in, or agree to enter into, adopt or terminate or commence participation in, any employee benefit plan, program or policy for the benefit or welfare of any current or former employee, officer, director or consultant of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (iv) amend any employee benefit plan, program or policy for the benefit or welfare of any current or former employee, officer, director or consultant of Company or any of its Subsidiaries in a manner that would result in any increase in cost to Parent, Company or any of their respective Subsidiaries, other than amendments required to comply with applicable Law and de minimis amendments in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice or other than as set forth on Section 5.2(e)(iv) of the Disclosure Schedule, (v) increase or agree to increase the compensation or benefits payable to any such individual (including the payment of any amounts to any such individual not otherwise due), (vi) enter into any new, amend or commence participation in any existing collective bargaining agreement or similar agreement with respect to Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (vii) cause the funding of any rabbi trust or similar arrangement or take any action to fund or in any other way secure the payment of compensation or benefits under any Company Benefit Plan or (viii) grant any awards or, except as contemplated by this Agreement, accelerate the vesting of or lapsing of restrictions with respect to any stock-based compensation or other long-term incentive compensation under any Company Benefit Plans, except for such actions with respect to any Company Benefit Plans in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(f) (i) settle any claim, action or proceeding other than claims, actions or proceedings in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice involving solely money damages not in excess of $100,000 individually or $200,000 in the aggregate, or waive, compromise, assign, cancel or release any material rights or claims or (ii) agree or consent to the issuance of any injunction, decree, order or judgment restricting or otherwise affecting its business or operations;

(g) pay, discharge or satisfy any claims, liabilities or obligations (absolute, accrued, asserted or unasserted, contingent or otherwise), other than, subject to Section 5.2(f), in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(h) (i) make any change in accounting methods or systems of internal accounting controls (or the manner in which it accrues for liabilities), except as required by

Regulatory Agencies or by changes in GAAP as concurred in by Briggs & Veselka Co., its independent auditors, or (ii) except as may be required by GAAP and in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, revalue in any material respect any of its assets, including writing-off notes or accounts receivable;

(i) make, change or revoke any Tax election, change an annual Tax accounting period, adopt or change any Tax accounting method, file any amended Tax Return, enter into any closing agreement with respect to Taxes, or settle any Tax claim, audit, assessment or dispute or surrender any right to claim a refund of Taxes;

(j) adopt or implement any amendment to the Company Certificate or any changes to the Company Bylaws or the comparable organizational documents of any of its Subsidiaries;

(k) (i) materially restructure or materially change its investment securities portfolio or its gap position, through purchases, sales or otherwise, or the manner in which the portfolio is classified or reported, (ii) invest in any mortgage-backed or mortgage related securities which would be considered “high-risk” securities under applicable regulatory pronouncements or (iii) without previously notifying and consulting with Parent (through Parent’s Treasurer or such other representative as may be designated by Parent), purchase or otherwise acquire any debt security with a remaining term as of the date of such purchase or acquisition of greater than fifteen (15) years for Company’s own account or any Company Subsidiary’s own account;

(l) enter into, modify, amend or terminate any contract of the sort required to be disclosed pursuant to Section 3.14(a), other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(m) other than as determined to be necessary or advisable by Company in the good faith exercise of its discretion based on changes in market conditions, change in any material respect its credit policies and collateral eligibility requirements and standards;

(n) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to take any action that is required by a Company Regulatory Agreement, or take any action that violates a Company Regulatory Agreement;

(o) except as required by applicable Law, regulation or policies imposed by any Governmental Entity, enter into any new line of business or change in any material respect its lending, investment, underwriting, risk and asset liability management, interest rate or fee pricing with respect to depository accounts, hedging and other material banking and operating policies or practices, including policies and practices with respect to underwriting, pricing, originating, acquiring, selling, servicing, or buying or selling rights to service, Loans;

(p) permit the commencement of any construction of new structures or facilities upon, or purchase or lease any real property in respect of any branch or other facility, or

file any application, or otherwise take any action, to establish, relocate or terminate the operation of any banking office of Company or any Company Subsidiary;

(q) make, or commit to make, any material capital expenditures other than as disclosed in Company’s capital expenditure budget set forth in Section 5.2(q) of the Disclosure Schedule;

(r) without previously notifying and consulting with Parent (through Parent’s Chief Credit Officer, Chief Executive Officer or such other representative as may be designated by Parent), (i) renew or extend an existing commitment, except to the extent approved by Company and committed to, in each case prior to the date hereof and set forth in Section 5.2(r) of the Disclosure Schedule, for any Loan relationship having total credit exposure to the applicable borrower, as calculated for applicable loan-to-one borrower regulatory limitations, in excess of $2,000,000, or (ii) make or acquire any Loan or issue a commitment (or amend, renew, restructure or modify in any material respect any existing Loan relationship), that would result in total credit exposure to the applicable borrower (and its Affiliates), as calculated for applicable loan-to-one borrower regulatory limitations, in excess of $1,000,000;

(s) take any action that is intended to, would or would be reasonably likely to result in any of the conditions set forth in Article VII not being satisfied or prevent or materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, except, in every case, as may be required by applicable Law;

(t) knowingly take any action, or fail to take any action, which action or failure to act prevents or impedes, or could reasonably be expected to prevent or impede, the Mergers from qualifying as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code; or

(u) agree to, or make any commitment to, take, or adopt any resolutions of the board of directors of Company in support of, any of the actions prohibited by this Section 5.2.

5.3 Forbearances of Parent . During the period from the date of this Agreement to the Effective Time, except as set forth in Section 5.3 of the Parent Disclosure Schedule, as expressly required by this Agreement or as required by Law, Parent shall not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, do any of the following, without the prior written consent of Company:

(a) amend Parent’s certificate of formation or bylaws or similar governing documents of any of Parent Bank or Merger Sub in a manner that would materially and adversely affect the economic benefits of the First Merger to the holders of Company Common Stock;

(b) take any action that is intended to, would or would be reasonably likely to result in any of the conditions set forth in Article VII not being satisfied or prevent or materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, except, in every case, as may be required by applicable Law;

(c) knowingly take any action, or fail to take any action, which action or failure to act prevents or impedes, or could reasonably be expected to prevent or impede, the Mergers from qualifying as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code;

(d) (i) acquire direct or indirect control over any business or Corporate Entity, whether by stock purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, or (ii) make any other investment either by purchase of stock or securities, contributions to capital, property transfers or purchase of any property or assets of any other Person, except, in either instance, (x) in connection with a foreclosure of collateral or conveyance of such collateral in lieu of foreclosure taken in connection with collection of a Loan in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and with respect to Loans made to third parties who are not Affiliates of Parent, or (y) if such transaction, together with all other such transactions, is not material to Parent and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, and would not reasonably be expected to present a material risk that the Closing Date will be materially delayed or that the Required Regulatory Approvals will be more difficult to obtain;

(e) with respect to Parent, Parent Bank or Merger Sub, adopt or enter into a plan of liquidation or dissolution; or

(f) agree to or make any commitment to, take, or adopt any resolutions of the board of directors of Parent in support of, any of the actions prohibited by this Section 5.3.

ARTICLE VI
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

6.1 Regulatory Matters .

(a) Each of Parent and Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to:

(i) take, or cause to be taken, and assist and cooperate with the other party in taking, all actions necessary, proper or advisable to comply promptly with all legal requirements with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby, including obtaining any third-party consent or waiver that may be required to be obtained in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, and, subject to the conditions set forth in Article VII, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby (including actions required in order to effect the Bank Merger immediately after the Effective Time and to continue any contract or agreement of Company or its Subsidiaries following the Closing or to avoid any penalty or other fee under such contracts and agreements, in each case arising in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby); and

(ii) obtain (and assist and cooperate with the other party in obtaining) any action, non-action, permit, consent, authorization, order, clearance, waiver or approval of, or any exemption by, any Regulatory Agency or other Governmental Entity that is required or advisable

in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the Mergers and the Bank Merger (collectively, the “ Regulatory Approvals ”).

The parties hereto shall cooperate with each other and prepare and file, as promptly as possible after the date hereof, all necessary documentation, and effect all applications, notices, petitions and filings, to obtain as promptly as practicable all actions, non-actions, permits, consents, authorizations, orders, clearances, waivers or approvals of all third parties and Regulatory Agencies or other Governmental Entities that are necessary or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the Regulatory Approvals. Each of Parent and Company shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to resolve any objections that may be asserted by any Governmental Entity with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything set forth in this Agreement, under no circumstances shall Parent be required, and Company and its Subsidiaries shall not be permitted (without Parent’s written consent in its sole discretion), to take any action, or commit to take any action, or agree to any condition or restriction, involving Parent, Company or any of their respective Subsidiaries pursuant to this Section 6.1(a) or otherwise in connection with obtaining the foregoing actions, non-actions, permits, consents, authorizations, orders, clearances, waivers or approvals, that would be, or would be reasonably likely to be, individually or in the aggregate, material and adverse to the business of Parent and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in each case measured on a scale relative to Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any determination by a Regulatory Agency or other Governmental Entity that the Bank Merger may not be consummated as contemplated herein (and without material on-going conditions or restrictions) as of and following the consummation of the Bank Merger, a “ Materially Burdensome Regulatory Condition ”); provided that, if requested by Parent, Company and its Subsidiaries will take or commit to take any such action, or agree to any such condition or restriction, so long as such action, commitment, agreement, condition or restriction is binding on Company and its Subsidiaries only subsequent and subject to the Closing.

(b) Subject to applicable Law relating to the exchange of information, Parent and Company shall, upon request, furnish each other with all information concerning Parent, Company and their respective Subsidiaries, directors, officers and stockholders and such other matters as may be reasonably necessary in connection with any statement, filing, notice or application made by or on behalf of Parent, Company or any of their respective Subsidiaries to any Governmental Entity in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. In exercising the foregoing right, each of the parties hereto shall act reasonably and as promptly as practicable.

(c) Subject to applicable Law (including applicable Law relating to the exchange of information), Company and Parent shall consult with and keep each other apprised of the status of matters relating to the completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, subject to applicable Law (i) Company and Parent shall promptly furnish each other with copies of non-confidential notices or other communications received by Company, Parent or any of their respective Subsidiaries (or written summaries of communications received orally) from any third party or Governmental

Entity with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which communications may be redacted to address reasonable privilege or confidentiality concerns, (ii) Parent shall provide Company a reasonable opportunity to review in advance any proposed non-confidential communication to, including any filings with or other non-confidential written materials submitted to, any Governmental Entity and (iii) Parent shall consider in good faith Company’s views with respect to, and confer in good faith with Company to resolve, any disagreement as to strategy with respect to any non-confidential communication by Company or any of its Subsidiaries with any Governmental Entity or third party relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Company and Parent shall use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to promptly notify the other party of any meeting or substantive discussion, either in person or by telephone, with any Governmental Entity in connection with the proposed transactions. Any such disclosures may be made on an outside counsel-only basis to the extent required under applicable Law.

6.2 Access to Information .

(a) Subject to the Confidentiality Agreement and applicable Law, Company agrees to provide Parent and its Representatives and Parent agrees to provide Company and its Representatives, from time to time prior to the Effective Time, such information as one party shall reasonably request with respect to the other party and its Subsidiaries and their respective businesses, financial conditions and operations and such access to the properties, books and records and personnel of the other party and its Subsidiaries as the requesting party shall reasonably request, which access shall occur during normal business hours and shall be conducted in such manner as not to interfere unreasonably with the conduct of the business of the other party or its Subsidiaries. Without limiting the foregoing, as soon as reasonably practicable after they become available, but in no event more than 15 days after the end of each calendar month ending after the date hereof, Company shall furnish to Parent (i) consolidated financial statements (including balance sheets, statements of operations and stockholders’ equity) of Company or (if requested by Parent prior to the end of such calendar month) any of its Subsidiaries as of and for such month then ended, (ii) internal management reports showing actual financial performance against plan and previous period and (iii) to the extent permitted by applicable Law, any reports provided to the board of directors of Company or any committee thereof relating to the financial performance and risk management of Company or any of its Subsidiaries. To the extent permitted by applicable Law, Parent shall be entitled to have at least one observer present at each meeting of Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ board of directors and their respective committees, except to the extent the discussions of such boards and committees relate to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

(b) Parent and Company shall comply with, and shall cause their respective Representatives, directors, officers and employees to comply with, all of their respective obligations under the Confidentiality Agreement, which shall survive the termination of this Agreement in accordance with the terms set forth therein.

6.3 SEC Filings and Stockholder Approval .

(a) Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Company shall take all action necessary in accordance with the TBOC, the Company Certificate, the Company Bylaws, and other applicable Law to duly call, give notice of, convene and hold a meeting of stockholders of Company entitled to notice of and vote at the meeting as promptly as practicable after the Form S-4 becomes effective with the SEC for the purpose of obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval (such meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, the “ Company Stockholders Meeting ”). Except to the extent that the board of directors of Company shall have effected an Adverse Recommendation Change in compliance with Section 6.9 of this Agreement, or if this Agreement has been terminated, the board of directors of Company shall (i) recommend to Company’s stockholders the approval of the First Merger (the “ Company Board Recommendation ”), (ii) include the Company Board Recommendation in the Proxy Statement, and (iii) use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the Requisite Stockholder Approval of the First Merger. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, regardless of whether the board of directors of Company shall have effected an Adverse Recommendation Change, Company shall be required to hold the Company Stockholders Meeting and provide Company stockholders with the opportunity to vote on approval of the First Merger; provided , that Company shall not be required to hold the Company Stockholders Meeting if this Agreement is terminated before the time that the Company Stockholders Meeting is held.

(b) Merger Sub and Parent, as the sole stockholder of Merger Sub, shall take all action necessary in accordance with the TBOC and its certificate of formation and bylaws to approve and effect the consummation of the Mergers.

(c) Company shall as promptly as practicable prepare a Proxy Statement relating to the Company Stockholders Meeting (the “ Proxy Statement ”). Company and Parent shall as promptly as practicable prepare and Parent shall file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “ Form S-4 ”) in which the Proxy Statement will be included as a prospectus, and Parent and Company shall use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Form S-4 to be declared effective by the SEC as promptly as practicable after filing. As soon as practicable after the date hereof and in any event prior to filing of the Form S-4, Company shall provide to Parent consolidated financial statements for Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries meeting the requirements of the SEC’s Regulation S-X and Form S-4 and such other financial or other information relating to Company and its Subsidiaries reasonably requested by Parent for inclusion in the Form S-4. Without limiting the foregoing, Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the consent of each of Briggs & Veselka Co. and Axley & Rode, LLP to reference such firm under the caption “Experts” in the Form S-4 and related prospectus of Parent and to the inclusion therein of its reports on the Company Financial Statements. The parties shall notify each other promptly of the receipt of any comments from the SEC or its staff and of any request by the SEC or its staff for amendments or supplements to the Proxy Statement or the Form S-4 or for additional information and shall supply each other with copies of all written correspondence between such party or any of its Representatives, on the one hand, and the SEC or its staff, on the other hand, with respect to the Proxy Statement, the Form S-4 or the Mergers. If, at any time prior to the

receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval, any event occurs with respect to Company, Parent or any of their respective Subsidiaries, or any change occurs with respect to other information supplied by a party for inclusion in the Proxy Statement or the Form S-4, which is required to be described in an amendment or supplement to the Proxy Statement or the Form S-4, such party shall promptly notify the other party of such event, and Company and Parent shall cooperate in the prompt filing with the SEC of any necessary amendment or supplement to the Proxy Statement and the Form S-4 and, to the extent required by applicable Law, in disseminating the information contained in such amendment or supplement to Company’s stockholders.

6.4 Public Disclosure . Parent and Company agree that the press release announcing the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall be a joint release of Parent and Company. Thereafter, Parent and Company shall consult with and provide each other with reasonable notice of any press release or other public (or non-confidential) statement or comment prior to the issuance of such press release or such other statement or comment relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein and shall not issue any such press release or such other statement or comment prior to such notice except as may be required by applicable Law or rules of, or listing obligations under, an applicable stock exchange.

6.5 Employee Benefit Matters .

(a) If the Closing Date occurs on or before November 1, 2017, or such later date as may be administratively feasible, from the Closing Date through December 31, 2017 (the “ Continuation Period ”), Parent shall maintain or cause to be maintained life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (“ AD&D ”), long-term disability and medical benefit plans for the benefit of employees (as a group) who are actively employed by Company and its Subsidiaries on the Closing Date and continue to be actively employed after the Effective Time, for so long as they continue to be so actively employed (“ Covered Employees ”) that provide life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability and medical benefit plans (while a Covered Employee is employed during the Continuation Period) that, in the aggregate, provide benefits that are no less favorable than the life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and medical benefits that are generally made available to similarly situated employees of Company and its Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Closing Date.

(b) If the Closing Date occurs after November 1, 2017 or such later date determined under (a) above, Parent shall maintain benefits during the Continuation Period, as set forth in (a) above and, in addition, for the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, Parent shall maintain or cause to be maintained life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and medical benefits for the benefit of Covered Employees during this subsequent period that are substantially similar to the life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and medical benefits generally made available to similarly situated employees of Company and its Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Closing Date. With respect to any health care plan of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries (other than Company and its Subsidiaries) in which any Covered Employee is eligible to participate for the plan year in which such Covered Employee is first eligible to participate, Parent shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause any eligibility waiting periods (applicable prior to the date hereof) under such Parent or Subsidiary plan to be

waived with respect to such Covered Employee to the extent that such limitation would have been waived or satisfied under the Company Benefit Plan in which such Covered Employee participated immediately prior to the Effective Time.

(c) For a one year period beginning on the Closing Date and ending on the first anniversary of the Closing Date, each Covered Employee shall, subject to meeting the applicable eligibility requirements, be eligible to receive benefits upon qualifying terminations of employment that are consistent with the terms of the Severance Pay Plan of First Bank & Trust East Texas (the “ Severance Plan ”), as in effect immediately prior to the Closing Date.

(d) Company shall take all board actions necessary to terminate, effective immediately prior to the Effective Time, the First Bank & Trust East Texas 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (the “ Company 401(k) Plan ”). As soon as administratively feasible after the Closing Date, the Covered Employees shall be eligible to participate in another cash or deferred arrangement within the meaning of Section 401(k) sponsored by Parent or its Subsidiaries and in which the Covered Employees are eligible (the “ Parent 401(k) Plan ”) on the same terms and conditions applicable to employees of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries. Following receipt of a favorable determination letter from the IRS confirming that the termination of the Company 401(k) Plan did not adversely affect such plan’s qualification for federal tax purposes, Covered Employees shall be permitted to roll any eligible rollover distributions from the Company 401(k) Plan into the Parent 401(k) Plan. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Company shall be permitted to make any permitted contributions to the Company 401(k) Plan, in accordance with the terms thereof, for the year (whether partial or complete) in which the Closing occurs immediately prior to the termination of the Company 401(k) Plan, to the extent that such contribution has been properly accrued and reflected in the calculation of Closing Net Book Value as of the Determination Date.

(e) In the event that the Closing Date occurs prior to the payment of the Covered Employees’ bonuses in respect of the 2017 year, Parent agrees that the Covered Employees shall be eligible to be awarded bonuses with respect to the 2017 year, taking into account Company’s performance for the 2017 performance year, the terms of Company’s applicable bonus plan, and Company’s bonus allocation practice in the ordinary course of business; provided that Company shall have properly accrued for any bonuses earned prior to the Effective Time, along with all associated withholding taxes, and such bonuses and associated withholding taxes have been reflected in the calculation of Closing Net Book Value as of the Determination Date. Following the Effective Time, (i) each Key Employee shall be entitled to receive the compensation and benefits provided for in such Key Employee’s Key Employee Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions thereof, consistent with Section 6.5(e)(i) of the Disclosure Schedule, (ii) to the extent such amounts have been properly accrued and reflected in the Calculation of Closing Net Book Value as of the Determination Date, each Covered Employee listed under the heading “Operations” on Schedule C shall be entitled to receive the compensation and benefits corresponding to that person’s name as set forth on Section 6.5(e)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedule, subject to the terms and conditions set forth thereon, and (iii) to the extent such amounts have been properly accrued and reflected in the Calculation of Closing Net Book Value as of the Determination Date, each employee of Company Bank Subsidiary listed

under the heading “Retirement” on Schedule C shall be entitled to payment of the change in control bonus reflected on Section 6.5(e)(iii) of the Disclosure Schedule as of the Effective Time.

(f) The Company’s Time Off Policies shall terminate as of the Effective Time, at which time the Covered Employees shall become covered by and subject to Parent’s policies regarding vacation time, personal time, and sick leave; provided, that each Covered Employee shall be permitted to rollover and receive credit under Parent’s policies regarding vacation time, personal time, and sick leave for accrued but unused paid leave under Company’s Time Off Policies as of the Closing Date, up to a maximum amount of 40 hours. At least 60 days prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall take reasonable steps to communicate to all Covered Employees the time off policy transition set forth in this Section 6.5(f).

(g) Parent shall cause any employee benefit plans of Parent and its Subsidiaries in which any Covered Employee is eligible to participate for the plan year in which such Covered Employee is first eligible to participate to recognize the service of such Covered Employee with Company or its Subsidiaries for purposes of eligibility, participation and vesting under such employee benefit plan of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries, to the same extent that such service was recognized immediately prior to the Effective Time under a corresponding Company Benefit Plan in which such Covered Employee was eligible to participate immediately prior to the Effective Time; provided that such recognition of service shall not (i) operate to duplicate any benefits of a Covered Employee with respect to the same period of service, (ii) apply for purposes of any retiree medical plans (iii) apply for purposes of any plan, program or arrangement (A) under which similarly situated employees of Parent and its Subsidiaries do not receive credit for prior service or (B) that is grandfathered or frozen, either with respect to level of benefits or participation.

(h) Without limiting the generality of Section 6.5, the provisions of this Section 6.5 are solely for the benefit of the parties to this Agreement, and no current or former employee or any other individual associated therewith shall be regarded for any purpose as a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement. In no event shall the terms of this Agreement be deemed to (i) establish, amend or modify any Company Benefit Plan or any “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, or any other benefit plan, program, agreement or arrangement maintained or sponsored by Parent, Company or any of their respective Affiliates; (ii) alter or limit the ability of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries (including, after the Closing Date, Company and its Subsidiaries) to amend, modify or terminate any Company Benefit Plan, employment agreement or any other benefit or employment plan, program, agreement or arrangement after the Closing Date; or (iii) confer upon any current or former employee, officer, director or consultant any right to employment or continued employment or continued service with Parent or any of its Subsidiaries (including, following the Closing Date, Company and its Subsidiaries), or constitute or create an employment agreement with any employee.

(i) Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to take the actions set forth in Section 6.5(i) of the Disclosure Schedule as soon as practicable following the date hereof. Company shall be responsible for all fees, expenses and penalties (if any) associated

with such actions, which shall be accrued and reflected in the calculation of Closing Net Book Value as of the Determination Date.

6.6 Additional Agreements . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each of Company and Parent shall cooperate fully with each other and use commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective, at the time and in the manner contemplated by this Agreement, the Mergers. In case at any time after the Effective Time any further action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement (including any merger between a Subsidiary of Parent, on the one hand, and a Subsidiary of Company, on the other) or to vest the Surviving Parent Company with full title to all properties, assets, rights, approvals, immunities and franchises of any party to the Mergers, the proper officers and directors of each party and their respective Subsidiaries shall, at Parent’s sole expense, take all such necessary action as may be reasonably requested by Parent.

6.7 Indemnification; Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance .

(a) From and after the Effective Time, Parent shall indemnify and hold harmless each person who is now, or who has been at any time before the date of this Agreement, or who becomes at or before the Effective Time, a director or officer of Company, or any persons who are or were serving at the request of Company or any of its Subsidiaries as a director, officer, trustee, fiduciary, employee or agent of another entity (including any Company Employee Benefit Plan) (each, a “ Company Indemnified Party ”) against all judgments, penalties, fines, settlements (which settlement shall require the prior written consent of Parent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), and reasonable expenses actually incurred (including attorneys’ fees), in connection with any claim, action, suit, proceeding, investigation or other legal proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (each, a “ Claim ”) arising out of actions or omissions occurring at or prior to the Effective Time which were committed by such Company Indemnified Party (including the Mergers and the other transactions contemplated hereby) or in connection with any appearance as a witness, regardless of whether such Claim is asserted or claimed before, or after, the Effective Time, to the fullest extent permitted under the Company Certificate, Company Bylaws, and any agreement between Company and such Company Indemnified Party, each as in effect on the date hereof. Any Company Indemnified Party wishing to claim indemnification under this Section 6.7, upon learning of any Claim, shall promptly after the Effective Time notify Parent thereof.

(b) Parent shall maintain in effect for a period of six (6) years after the Effective Time directors’ and officers’ liability insurance and fiduciary insurance policy; provided that (i) Parent may substitute therefor policies of at least the same coverage and amounts containing terms and conditions which are substantially no less advantageous or (ii) in lieu of such obligation, in consultation with Parent, Company may obtain extended reporting period coverage under Company’s existing insurance programs (to be effective as of the Effective Time) with respect to claims arising from facts, events or actions which occurred prior to the Effective Time and covering persons who are currently covered by such insurance; provided further , that Parent shall not be obligated to make aggregate annual premium payments

for such six (6)-year period in respect of such policy (or coverage replacing such policy) which exceed 250% of the annual premium payments on Company’s current policy in effect as of the date of this Agreement (the “ Maximum Amount ”). If the amount of the premiums necessary to maintain or procure such insurance coverage exceeds the Maximum Amount, Parent shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the most advantageous policies of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance obtainable for a premium equal to the Maximum Amount.

(c) The provisions of this Section 6.7 are intended to be for the benefit of, and shall be enforceable by, each Company Indemnified Party and their respective heirs and representatives.

6.8 Exchange Listing . Parent shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to list, prior to the Effective Time, on the NASDAQ, subject to official notice of issuance, the shares of Parent Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the First Merger, and Parent shall give all notices and make all filings with the NASDAQ required in connection with the transactions contemplated herein.

6.9 No Solicitation .

(a) Except as specifically permitted in this Section 6.9, Company shall not, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, investment bankers, financial advisors, attorneys, accountants and other retained representatives (each, a “ Representative ”) not to, directly or indirectly (i) solicit, initiate, assist or knowingly take any other action to facilitate or encourage (including by way of furnishing non-public information), the submission of any Acquisition Proposal or the making of any proposal that could reasonably be expected to lead to any Acquisition Proposal, (ii) enter into, continue or otherwise participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding any Acquisition Proposal, or (iii) approve, recommend, declare advisable or enter into any acquisition agreement, merger agreement, option agreement, joint venture agreement, partnership agreement, letter of intent, term sheet or other similar agreement regarding any Acquisition Proposal or requiring Company to abandon, terminate or breach its obligations hereunder or fail to consummate the Mergers (a “ Company Acquisition Agreement ”).

(b) Except as specifically permitted in this Section 6.9, the board of directors of Company shall not fail to make at any time required by this Agreement, withdraw, amend, modify or materially qualify, in a manner adverse to Parent or Merger Sub, the Company Board Recommendation, or adopt, approve or publicly recommend an Acquisition Proposal, or make any public statement inconsistent with the Company Board Recommendation, or resolve or agree to take any of the foregoing actions (any of the foregoing, an “ Adverse Recommendation Change ”).

(c) As used in this Agreement, (1) “ Acquisition Proposal ” means a proposal or offer from, or indication of interest in making a proposal or offer by, any Person (or group of Persons) other than Parent or its Subsidiaries, including Merger Sub, relating to, or that is reasonably likely to lead to, any (i) direct or indirect acquisition of assets of Company or its Subsidiaries (including any voting equity interests of Subsidiaries, but excluding sales of assets

in the ordinary course of business) equal to twenty percent (20%) or more of the fair market value of Company’s consolidated assets or to which twenty percent (20%) or more of Company’s net revenues or net income on a consolidated basis are attributable, (ii) direct or indirect acquisition of twenty percent (20%) or more of the voting equity interests of Company, (iii) tender offer or exchange offer that if consummated would result in any Person beneficially owning (within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) twenty percent (20%) or more of the voting equity interests of Company, (iv) merger, consolidation, other business combination or similar transaction involving Company or any of its Subsidiaries, pursuant to which such Person would own twenty percent (20%) or more of the consolidated assets, net revenues or net income of Company, taken as a whole, or (v) liquidation or dissolution (or the adoption of a plan of liquidation or dissolution) of Company or the declaration or payment of an extraordinary dividend (whether in cash or other property) by Company, (2) “ Superior Proposal ” shall mean a bona fide written Acquisition Proposal that the board of directors of Company reasonably determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel and Company’s financial advisor), taking into account all legal, financial, regulatory and other aspects of the proposal and the Person or Persons making the proposal, is more favorable from a financial point of view to the holders of Company Common Stock than the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (taking into account any adjustment to the terms and conditions hereof proposed in writing by Parent in response to any such Acquisition Proposal in accordance with this Section 6.9); provided that, for purposes of the definition of “Superior Proposal,” references in the term “Acquisition Proposal” to “20%” shall be deemed to be references to “a majority,” and (3) “ Intervening Event ” shall mean a fact, change, development, event or circumstance that was not known to the board of directors of Company on the date of this Agreement (or if known, the consequences of which were not known to or reasonably foreseeable by the board of directors of Company as of the date hereof), which event or circumstance, or any material consequences thereof, becomes known to the board of directors of Company prior to the time at which Company obtains the Requisite Stockholder Approval and does not relate to any (i) any Acquisition Proposal or (ii) any events or circumstances relating to the Mergers or the other transactions contemplated hereby.

(d) Notwithstanding Section 6.9(a), prior to the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval, the board of directors of Company, directly or indirectly through any Representative, may participate in negotiations or discussions with any third party that has made (and not withdrawn) a bona fide, unsolicited Acquisition Proposal in writing and furnish to such third party information relating to Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to an executed confidentiality agreement on terms no more favorable than those in the Confidentiality Agreement (which confidentiality agreement shall not constitute a Company Acquisition Agreement and a copy of which confidentiality agreement shall be promptly provided for informational purposes only to Parent) if (i) the board of directors of Company determines in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel and Company’s financial advisor, that the Acquisition Proposal is reasonably likely to result in a Superior Proposal, (ii) the board of directors of Company determines in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to cause the board of directors of Company to be in breach of its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, and (iii) Company has notified Parent of the receipt of such Acquisition Proposal as provided in Section 6.9(e).

(e) Company shall notify Parent promptly (but in no event later than forty-eight (48) hours) after receipt of any Acquisition Proposal or any material modification of or material amendment to any Acquisition Proposal, or any request for non-public information relating to Company or any of its Subsidiaries or for access to the properties, books or records of Company or any of its Subsidiaries by any Person that has made, or to the Knowledge of Company, may be considering making, an Acquisition Proposal (including any request from a third party to release or to waive the confidentiality or the standstill provisions of any agreement to which Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party). Such notice to Parent shall be made orally and in writing, and shall indicate the identity of the Person making the Acquisition Proposal or intending to make or considering making an Acquisition Proposal or requesting non-public information or access to the books and records of Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and the material terms of any such Acquisition Proposal or modification or amendment to an Acquisition Proposal. Company shall keep Parent reasonably informed, on a current basis, of any material changes in the status and any material changes or modifications in the terms of any such Acquisition Proposal, indication or request.

(f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time prior to the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval, and only following compliance with Section 6.9(d), Section 6.9(e) and Section 6.9(g), the board of directors of Company may, if it determines in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel) that the failure to do so would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable Law, (i) make an Adverse Recommendation Change (A) in response to a bona fide written unsolicited Acquisition Proposal made after the date hereof or (B) in response to an Intervening Event or (ii) cause or permit Company to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(h) and promptly thereafter enter into a Company Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal (a “ Superior Proposal Termination ”); provided , that no Adverse Recommendation Change may be made in response to, and Company may not effect a Superior Proposal Termination with respect to, an Acquisition Proposal, unless the board of directors of Company determines in good faith (after consultation with outside counsel and its financial advisors) that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal.

(g) Prior to effecting any Adverse Recommendation Change or a Superior Proposal Termination, (i) Company shall notify Parent in writing, at least three (3) Business Days prior to effecting such Adverse Recommendation Change or Superior Proposal Termination (the “ Notice Period ”) of its intention to effect such Adverse Recommendation Change or Superior Proposal Termination, which notice shall include the material terms and conditions of any Superior Proposal and the identity of the Person making such proposal (it being understood and agreed that any material amendment to the terms of such Superior Proposal shall require a new Notice Period of at least two (2) Business Days), or, if in response to an Intervening Event, shall include reasonable detail regarding the Intervening Event, (ii) during the applicable Notice Period, Company shall negotiate with Parent in good faith (to the extent Parent wishes to negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement such that the Superior Proposal ceases to be a Superior Proposal or the Adverse Recommendation Change in response to the Intervening Event is no longer necessary, as applicable, and (iii) at the end of the Notice Period, Company’s board of directors shall determine in good faith (after consultation with outside legal counsel and financial advisors) that such Superior Proposal has not been

withdrawn and continues to constitute a Superior Proposal (taking into account any changes to the terms of this Agreement proposed by Parent pursuant to this Section 6.9(g)) or that the Intervening Event continues to necessitate an Adverse Recommendation Change, as applicable.

(h) Company and its Subsidiaries shall immediately cease and cause to be terminated any existing discussions or negotiations with any Persons (other than Parent and its Representatives) conducted heretofore with respect to any of the foregoing, and shall direct all Persons (other than Parent and its Representatives) who have been furnished confidential information regarding Company in connection with the solicitation of or discussions regarding an Acquisition Proposal within the twelve (12) months prior to the date hereof promptly to return or destroy such information. Company agrees not to, and to cause its Subsidiaries not to, release any third party from, and agrees to enforce, the confidentiality and standstill provisions of any agreement to which Company or its Subsidiaries is a party that remains in effect as of the date hereof, and shall immediately take all steps necessary to terminate any approval that may have been heretofore given under any such provisions authorizing any Person to make an Acquisition Proposal; provided , that Company shall not be required to take, or be prohibited from taking, any action otherwise prohibited by this sentence if the board of directors of Company determines in good faith, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that taking such action or failing to take such action, as the case may be, would reasonably be expected to cause the board of directors of Company to be in breach of its fiduciary duties under applicable Law.

(i) Nothing contained herein shall prevent the board of directors of Company from disclosing to Company’s stockholders a position contemplated by Rule 14e-2(a) promulgated under the Exchange Act with regard to an Acquisition Proposal, if Company determines, after consultation with outside legal counsel, that failure to disclose such position would constitute a violation of applicable Law. Any such disclosure (other than solely a “stop, look and listen” communication of the type contemplated by Rule 14d-9(f) under the Exchange Act) shall be deemed to be an Adverse Recommendation Change unless the board of directors of Company expressly and concurrently reaffirms the Company Board Recommendation.

6.10 Notification of Certain Actions . Company and Parent shall give prompt notice to the other of any fact, change, event or circumstance known to it that (a) is reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Company or Parent, respectively, or (b) would cause or constitute a breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained herein.

6.11 Takeover Provisions . No party shall take any action that would cause the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be subject to requirements imposed by any Takeover Provision, and each party shall take all necessary steps within its control to exempt (or ensure the continued exemption of) those transactions from, or if necessary challenge the validity or applicability of, any applicable Takeover Provision, as now or hereafter in effect.

6.12 Stockholder Litigation . Company shall control, and Company shall give Parent prompt notice of and the opportunity to participate in the defense of, any litigation brought by stockholders of Company against Company and/or its officers or directors relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided that Company shall not settle or offer to

settle any claim, action, suit, charge, investigation or proceeding against Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective directors or officers by any stockholder of Company arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written consent of Parent (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

6.13 Merger Sub; Parent Subsidiaries; Company Subsidiaries . Parent shall cause each of Merger Sub and any other applicable Parent Subsidiary to comply with and perform all of its obligations under or relating to this Agreement, including in the case of Merger Sub to consummate the First Merger on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Company shall cause each of the Company Subsidiaries to comply with and perform all of its obligations under or relating to this Agreement.

6.14 Tax Representation Letters . Parent and Company shall (i) use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the opinions of counsel referred to in Section 7.2(d) and Section 7.3(d), and (ii) deliver to Alston & Bird LLP tax representation letters, dated as of the effective date of the Form S-4 and the Closing Date, respectively, and signed by an officer of Parent and Company, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to such counsel, containing representations of Parent and Company as shall be reasonably necessary or appropriate to enable Alston & Bird LLP to render opinions on the effective date of the Form S-4 and on the Closing Date, as described in Section 7.2(d) and Section 7.3(d), respectively.

ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

7.1 Conditions to Each Party’s Obligation to Effect the Closing . The respective obligation of each party to effect the Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction or waiver at or prior to the Effective Time of the following conditions:

(a) Stockholder Approvals . The Requisite Stockholder Approval shall have been obtained.

(b) Regulatory Approvals . All Required Regulatory Approvals shall have been obtained and shall remain in full force and effect or, in the case of waiting periods, shall have expired or been terminated (and in the case of the obligation of Parent to effect the Closing, no such Required Regulatory Approval shall contain or shall have resulted in, or would reasonably be expected to result in, the imposition of any Materially Burdensome Regulatory Condition).

(c) No Injunctions or Restraints; Illegality . No order, injunction, decree or judgment issued by any court or governmental body or agency of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Mergers or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be in effect. No Law shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or enforced by any Governmental Entity which prohibits or makes illegal consummation of the Mergers.

(d) Exchange Listing . The shares of Parent Common Stock to be issued as part of the Merger Consideration upon consummation of the First Merger shall have been authorized for listing on the NASDAQ, subject to official notice of issuance.

(e) Form S-4 . The Form S-4 shall have become effective under the Securities Act and shall not be the subject of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Form S-4 nor shall proceedings for that purpose have been threatened.

7.2 Conditions to Obligations of Parent . The obligation of Parent to effect the Closing is also subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Parent at or prior to the Effective Time of the following conditions:

(a) Representations and Warranties . After giving effect to the lead-in to Article III, (i) each of the representations and warranties of Company set forth in Section 3.1, Section 3.2, Section 3.3(a), Section 3.3(c)(i), Section 3.8(c) and Section 3.26 of the Agreement shall be true and correct in all respects, except for such failures to be true and correct as are de minimis, at and as of the date of this Agreement and at and as of the Closing Date as though made at and as of the Closing Date (unless any such representation or warranty is made only as of a specific date, in which case as of such specific date) and (ii) each of the other representations and warranties of Company set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all respects (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Material Adverse Effect” set forth therein) at and as of the date of this Agreement and at and as of the Closing Date as though made at and as of the Closing Date (unless any such representation or warranty is made only as of a specific date, in which case as of such specific date), except in the case of the foregoing clause (ii), where the failure to be so true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Material Adverse Effect” set forth therein), has not had and is not reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Company.

(b) Performance of Obligations of Company . Company shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Effective Time.

(c) Officer’s Certificate . Parent shall have received a certificate signed on behalf of Company by its Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer stating that the conditions specified in Section 7.2(a), Section 7.2(b) and Section 7.2(e) have been satisfied.

(d) Opinion of Tax Counsel . Parent shall have received an opinion from Alston & Bird LLP, counsel to Parent, dated as of the effective date of the Form S-4, satisfying the requirements of item 601 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act, and as of the Closing Date, to the effect that, on the basis of the facts, representations and assumptions set forth or referred to in such opinion, the Mergers will qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. In rendering its opinion, Alston & Bird LLP may require and rely upon representations contained in letters described in Section 6.13.

(e) Material Adverse Effect. No Material Adverse Effect on Company shall have occurred.

(f) FIRPTA Certificate . Company shall deliver to Parent a certificate, under penalties of perjury, stating that Company is not and has not been a United States real property holding corporation, dated as of the Closing Date and in form and substance required under Treasury Regulation Section 1.897-2(h) so that Parent is exempt from withholding any portion of the Merger Consideration thereunder.

(g) Dissenters’ Rights. The holders of shares representing not more than five percent of the outstanding shares of Company Common Stock shall have demanded or shall be entitled to demand payment of the fair value of their shares as Dissenting Stockholders.

7.3 Conditions to Obligations of Company . The obligation of Company to effect the Closing is also subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Company at or prior to the Effective Time of the following conditions:

(a) Representations and Warranties . Each of the representations and warranties of Parent set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all respects (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Material Adverse Effect” set forth therein) at and as of the date of this Agreement and at and as of the Closing Date as though made at and as of the Closing Date (unless any such representation or warranty is made only as of a specific date, in which case as of such specific date), except where the failure to be so true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Material Adverse Effect” set forth therein), has not had and is not reasonably likely to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect on Parent.

(b) Performance of Obligations of Parent . Parent shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Effective Time.

(c) Officer’s Certificate. Company shall have received a certificate from Parent signed by an authorized officer of Parent stating that the conditions specified in Section 7.3(a), Section 7.3(b) and Section 7.3(e) have been satisfied.

(d) Opinion of Tax Counsel . Company shall have received an opinion from Alston & Bird, LLP dated as of the effective date of the Form S-4, satisfying the requirements of item 601 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act, and as of the Closing Date, to the effect that, on the basis of the facts, representations and assumptions set forth or referred to in such opinion, the Mergers will qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. In rendering its opinion, Alston & Bird, LLP may require and rely upon representations contained in letters described in Section 6.14. The condition set forth in this Section 7.3(d) shall not be waivable after receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval, unless further stockholder approval is obtained with appropriate disclosure.

(e) Material Adverse Effect. No Material Adverse Effect on Parent shall have occurred.

ARTICLE VIII
TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT

8.1 Termination . This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after approval of the matters presented in connection with the First Merger by the stockholders of Company:

(a) by mutual written consent of Company and Parent;

(b) by either Company or Parent, if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before the End Date ( provided that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 8.1(b) shall not be available to any party if the failure of such party to perform or comply in all material respects with the covenants and agreements of such party set forth in this Agreement shall have been the direct cause of, or resulted directly in, or materially contributed to, the failure of the First Merger to be consummated by the End Date);

(c) by either Company or Parent, (i) if any court of competent jurisdiction or other Governmental Entity shall have issued a judgment, order, injunction, rule or decree, or taken any other action restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and such judgment, order, injunction, rule, decree or other action shall have become final and nonappealable or (ii) if either party receives written notice from or is otherwise advised by a Governmental Entity that it will not grant (or intends to rescind or revoke if previously approved) any Regulatory Approval required to consummate the transactions contemplated under this Agreement without imposing a Materially Burdensome Regulatory Condition on Company or Parent (unless in either case the failure of the party seeking to terminate this Agreement to perform or comply in all material respects with the covenants and agreements of such party set forth in this Agreement shall have been the direct

cause of, or resulted directly in, or materially contributed to, the issuance of the injunction, prohibition or the failure to obtain such Regulatory Approval or the imposition of the Materially Burdensome Regulatory Condition);

(d) by Company, if Parent or Merger Sub has breached or is in breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Parent or Merger Sub contained in this Agreement in any respect, which breach would, individually or together with all such other then-uncured breaches by Parent and Merger Sub, constitute grounds for the conditions set forth in Section 7.3(a) or Section 7.3(b) not to be satisfied on the Closing Date and such breach is not cured prior to the earlier of (i) the End Date and (ii) the thirtieth (30th) Business Day after written notice thereof to Parent or by its nature or timing cannot be cured within such time period; provided that Company shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this clause (d) if Company is then in material breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement;

(e) by Parent, if Company has breached or is in breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Company contained in this Agreement in any respect, which breach would, individually or together with all such other than uncured breaches by Company, constitute grounds for the conditions set forth in Section 7.2(a) or Section 7.2(b) not to be satisfied on the Closing Date and such breach is not cured prior to the earlier of (i) the End Date and (ii) the thirtieth (30th) Business Day after written notice thereof to Company or by its nature or timing cannot be cured within such time period; provided that Parent shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this clause (e) if either Parent or Merger Sub is then in material breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement;

(f) by either Company or Parent, if the Requisite Stockholder Approval shall not have been obtained at the Company Stockholders Meeting or at any adjournment or postponement thereof at which a vote on the approval of the First Merger was taken;

(g) by Parent, if Company has (i) failed to make the Company Board Recommendation at any time required by this Agreement or has made an Adverse Recommendation Change, (ii) failed to comply in all material respects with its obligations under Sections 6.3(a) and 6.9, or (iii) approved, recommended or endorsed (or in the case of a tender or exchange offer, failed to recommend rejection thereof within ten (10) Business Days after commencement), or proposed or resolved to recommend or endorse (or in the case of a tender or exchange offer, failed to recommend rejection thereof within ten (10) Business Days after commencement), an Acquisition Proposal involving Company; or

(h) by Company, if Company’s board of directors determines to enter into a Company Acquisition Agreement with respect to a Superior Proposal in accordance with Section 6.9(f), but only if Company (A) has complied with all of its obligations pursuant to Section 6.9, (B) pays the Termination Fee pursuant to Section 8.3(c) and (C) enters into such Company Acquisition Agreement promptly after such termination.

8.2 Notice of Termination; Effect of Termination . The party desiring to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Article VIII (other than pursuant to Section 8.1(a)) shall deliver written notice of such termination to each other party hereto specifying with particularity the reason for such termination, and any such termination in accordance with Article VIII shall be effective immediately upon delivery (unless otherwise provided herein) of such written notice to the other party. In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Article VIII, no party to this Agreement shall have any liability or further obligation hereunder to the other party hereto, except that (a) Section 6.2(b) (Access to Information (Confidentiality)), Section 8.1 (Termination), Section 8.2 (Notice of Termination; Effect of Termination), Section 8.3 (Termination Fee) and Article IX (General Provisions) shall survive any termination of this Agreement, and (b) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, termination will not relieve a breaching party from liability for fraud or any willful and material breach of any provision of this Agreement.

8.3 Termination Fee .

(a) In the event that this Agreement is terminated

(i) by Parent or Company pursuant to Section 8.1(b) and, after the date hereof but prior to termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1(b), an Acquisition Proposal has been made known to Company’s board of directors,

(ii) by Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(e) and, after the date hereof but prior to the breach giving rise to such right of termination, an Acquisition Proposal has been made known to Company’s board of directors, or

(iii) by Company or Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(f) and, prior to the Company Stockholder Meeting, an Acquisition Proposal has been publicly announced, publicly disclosed or otherwise made known generally to Company’s stockholders, or any Person shall have publicly announced an intention (whether or not conditional) to make such an Acquisition Proposal,

and prior to the date that is twelve (12) months after the date of such termination Company consummates an Acquisition Proposal or enters into a Company Acquisition Agreement, then Company shall on the earlier of the date the transactions contemplated by the Acquisition Proposal are consummated or any such Company Acquisition Agreement is executed or entered into, as applicable, pay Parent a fee equal to $9,000,000 (the “ Termination Fee ”) by wire transfer of immediately available funds; provided that for purposes of this Section 8.3(a), each reference to 20% in the definition of “Acquisition Proposal” shall be deemed to be a reference to “a majority.”

(b) In the event this Agreement is terminated by Parent pursuant to Section 8.1(g), Company shall pay Parent the Termination Fee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to accounts designated by Parent within five (5) Business Days after notice of the termination of this Agreement.

(c) In the event this Agreement is terminated by Company pursuant to Section 8.1(h), Company shall pay Parent the Termination Fee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to accounts designated by Parent at the time of termination of this Agreement.

(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the parties hereby acknowledge that in the event that the Termination Fee becomes payable and is paid by Company pursuant to this Section 8.3, the Termination Fee shall be Parent’s and Merger Sub’s sole and exclusive remedy for monetary damages under this Agreement, and under no circumstances shall Company be obligated to pay the Termination Fee on more than one occasion.

8.4 Amendment . Subject to compliance with applicable Law, this Agreement may be amended by Parent and Company; provided that, after any approval of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by the stockholders of Company, there may not be, without further approval of such stockholders, any amendment of this Agreement that requires such further approval under applicable Law; provided further that this Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of Parent and Company.

8.5 Extension; Waiver . At any time prior to the Effective Time, the parties hereto may, to the extent legally allowed, (a) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other parties hereto, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto and (c) waive compliance with any of the agreements or conditions contained herein. Any agreement on the part of a party hereto to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument signed on behalf of such party, but such extension or waiver or failure to exercise any right or to insist on strict compliance with an obligation, covenant, agreement or condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any subsequent or other matter.

ARTICLE IX
GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 No Survival of Representations and Warranties and Agreements . None of the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Effective Time. This Section 9.1 shall not limit the survival of any covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement that by its terms applies or is to be performed in whole or in part after the Effective Time.

9.2 Expenses . Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense.

9.3 Notices . All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be sent to the party to whom it is to be given and be either delivered personally

against receipt, by facsimile, email or other wire transmission, by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) or deposited with an express courier (with confirmation) to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice):

(a) if to Company, to:

Diboll State Bancshares, Inc.
104 N. Temple Dr.

Diboll, Texas 75941

Attention: H. Jay Shands, III

Fax: (936) 829-4722

Email: jshands@fbtet.com

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

Fenimore, Kay, Harrison & Ford, LLP

812 San Antonio Street, Suite 600

Austin, Texas 78701

Attention: Chet A. Fenimore

Fax: (512) 583-5940

Email: cfenimore@fkhpartners.com

(b) if to Parent or Merger Sub, to:

Southside Bancshares, Inc.

P.O. Box 8444

Tyler, Texas 75711
Attention: Lee Gibson

Fax: (903) 535-4508

Email: lee.gibson@southside.com

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

Alston & Bird LLP
1201 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Attention:     Lesley H. Solomon
    and David E. Brown, Jr.
Fax:     (404) 881-7777

Email: lesley.solomon@alston.com and david.brown@alston.com

All notices and other communications shall be deemed to have been given (i) when received if given in person, (ii) on the date of electronic confirmation of receipt if sent by facsimile, email or other wire transmission, (iii) three (3) Business Days after being deposited in the U.S. mail,

certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, or (iv) one (1) Business Day after being deposited with a reputable overnight courier.

9.4 Interpretation . For the purposes of this Agreement, (a) words in the singular shall be held to include the plural and vice versa and words of one gender shall be held to include the other gender as the context requires, (b) the terms “hereof,” “herein,” and “herewith” and words of similar import shall, unless otherwise stated, be construed to refer to this Agreement as a whole (including all of the Schedules and Exhibits to this Agreement) and not to any particular provision of this Agreement, and Article, Section, paragraph, Schedule and Exhibit references are to the Articles, Sections, paragraphs, Schedules and Exhibits to this Agreement unless otherwise specified, (c) whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation,” (d) the word “or” shall not be exclusive and (e) all references to any period of days shall be deemed to be to the relevant number of calendar days unless otherwise specified. It is understood and agreed that the specification of any dollar amount in the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or the inclusion of any specific item in the Disclosure Schedule or the Parent Disclosure Schedule is not intended to imply that such amounts or higher or lower amounts, or the items so included or other items, are or are not material, and neither party shall use the fact of the setting of such amounts or the fact of the inclusion of any such item in the Disclosure Schedule or the Parent Disclosure Schedule in any dispute or controversy between the parties as to whether any obligation, item or matter not described in this Agreement or included in the Disclosure Schedule or the Parent Disclosure Schedule is or is not material for purposes of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate applicable Law.

9.5 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall be deemed one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties and delivered (by telecopy, electronic delivery or otherwise) to the other Parties. Signatures to this Agreement transmitted by facsimile transmission, by electronic mail in “portable document form” (“ PDF ”), or by any other electronic means intended to preserve the original graphic and pictorial appearance of a document, will have the same effect as physical delivery of the paper document bearing the original signature.

9.6 Entire Agreement . This Agreement (including the Disclosure Schedule and the Parent Disclosure Schedule, the other Schedules and Exhibits and the other documents and the instruments referred to herein), the Voting and Support Agreements and the Confidentiality Agreement constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.

9.7 Governing Law; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL .

(a) This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Texas, without regard to any applicable conflicts of law principles thereof that would result in the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

(b) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE TIME OF INSTITUTION OF THE APPLICABLE LITIGATION, ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT: (I) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER; (II) EACH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER; (III) EACH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY; AND (IV) EACH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 9.7.

9.8 Specific Performance . The parties agree that substantial irreparable damage would occur and would not be adequately remedied by monetary damages in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached or threatened to be breached. Accordingly, each of the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches or threatened breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement without proof of actual damages or otherwise, this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law or in equity. Each of the parties hereby further waives any requirement under any law to post bond or other security as a prerequisite to obtaining or enforcing equitable relief.

9.9 Additional Definitions . In addition to any other definitions contained in this Agreement, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement.

“ Affiliate ” shall mean (unless otherwise specified), with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, such specified Person and “control,” with respect to the relationship between or among two or more Persons, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the affairs or management of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, as trustee or executor, by contract or by any other means.

“ Business Day ” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or day on which banking institutions in New York, New York or Tyler, Texas are authorized or obligated pursuant to legal requirements or executive order to be closed.

“ Closing Mark-to-Market Valuation ” shall mean the current valuation (net of tax), as of the Determination Date, of all securities in the investment portfolio of Company and its

Subsidiaries, as prepared by Hilltop Securities Inc., using the methodology, procedures and approach consistent with those employed in the December 31, 2016 investment portfolio valuation prepared by Hilltop Securities Inc. for Company and its Subsidiaries.

“ Closing Net Book Value ” shall mean the unaudited consolidated net stockholders’ equity of Company as of the Determination Date, determined in accordance with GAAP, but without giving effect to any required purchase accounting adjustments required as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. For purposes of calculating the Closing Net Book Value, Company shall include, without duplication, reductions for: (a) any fees and commissions payable to any broker, finder, financial advisor or investment banking firm in connection with this Agreement, the Mergers, the Bank Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby, on an after-tax basis; (b) any legal and accounting fees incurred in connection with this Agreement, the Mergers, the Bank Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby and any related SEC and regulatory filings, on an after-tax basis; (c) any amounts paid or payable pursuant to Company’s change-in-control bonus pool, on an after-tax basis; (d) except to the extent the Aggregate Cash Consideration has been adjusted pursuant to Section 2.1(b)(i) hereof, the costs, expenses, payments or other amounts paid or payable pursuant to vesting of any Company Equity Awards and any existing employment, salary continuation, deferred compensation or other similar agreements or severance, noncompetition, or retention arrangements between Company or any of its Subsidiaries and any other Person, on an after-tax basis; (e) the Designated Contracts Termination Costs, on an after-tax basis; and (f) the amount of any and all Permitted Dividends, to the extent paid, declared or expected to be paid or declared, prior to the Effective Time. Additionally, the Closing Net Book Value shall reflect the Closing Mark-to-Market Valuation. The Closing Net Book Value may be further adjusted upon the mutual agreement of the parties, provided such adjustment shall be memorialized in a writing signed by all of the parties thereto.

“ Code ” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

“ Company Equity Awards ” shall mean any outstanding Company stock options, restricted shares, restricted stock units, deferred shares, stock appreciation rights, warrants, convertible securities and other similar securities or rights.

“ Company Stock Plan ” shall mean the Diboll State Bancshares, Inc. Incentive Stock Option 2014 - Plan.

“ Company Tier 1 Leverage Ratio ” shall mean the quotient of Company’s (i) Tier 1 capital (after giving effect to the amount of any and all Permitted Dividends, to the extent paid, declared or expected to be paid or declared, prior to the Effective Time) and (ii) Company’s 90-day average total consolidated assets and certain off-balance sheet exposures (after giving effect to the amount of any and all Permitted Dividends, to the extent paid, declared or expected to be paid or declared, prior to the Effective Time), as calculated in accordance with Schedule D.

“ Confidentiality Agreement ” shall mean each of (i) that certain Confidentiality Agreement, dated February 14, 2017, by and between Company and Parent (as it may be

amended from time to time) and (ii) that certain Confidentiality Agreement, dated May 3, 2017, by and between Parent and Company (as it may be amended from time to time).

“ Controlled Group Liability ” shall mean any and all liabilities (a) under Title IV of ERISA, (b) under Section 302 of ERISA, (c) under Sections 412, 430 and 4971 of the Code, (d) as a result of a failure to comply with the continuation coverage requirements of Section 601 et seq. of ERISA and Section 4980B of the Code and (e) under corresponding or similar provisions of foreign Laws, other than such liabilities that arise solely out of, or relate solely to, the Company Benefit Plans listed in Section 3.11(a) of the Disclosure Schedule.

“ Corporate Entity ” shall mean a bank, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture or other organization, whether an incorporated or unincorporated organization.

“ Derivative Transactions ” shall mean any swap transaction, option, warrant, forward purchase or sale transaction, futures transaction, cap transaction, floor transaction or collar transaction relating to one or more currencies, commodities, bonds, equity securities, loans, interest rates, prices, values, or other financial or non-financial assets, credit-related events or conditions or any indexes, or any other similar transaction or combination of any of these transactions, including any collateralized debt or equity instruments evidencing or embedding any such types of transactions, and any related credit support, collateral or other similar arrangements related to such transactions.

“ Designated Contracts ” shall mean (i) the Master Agreement, dated January 11, 2016, between First Bank & Trust East Texas and Fiserv Solutions, LLC, (ii) the Master Data Processing Services Agreement, dated March 2, 2011, as amended by the Amendment to Master Data Processing Services Agreement, dated March 9, 2011, and the Amendment to Q2 Master Data Processing Services Agreement, dated September 18, 2013, between First Bank & Trust East Texas and Q2 Software, Inc. (iii) the Master Services Agreement, dated July 1, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated October 24, 2014, between First Bank & Trust East Texas and Vantiv, LLC and (iv) the Custodian Agreement, dated August 10, 2005, between First Bank & Trust East Texas and SunGard Business Systems, LLC, including all addenda, schedules and exhibits thereto, as amended or supplemented prior to the date hereof.

“ Designated Contracts Termination Costs ” shall mean the costs, expenses, payments, fees or other amounts paid, or expected to be paid, in connection with the termination of the Designated Contracts, whether or not such Designated Contracts have been terminated prior to or in connection with Closing.

“ Determination Date ” means the date that is fifteen (15) Business Days prior to the Closing Date.

“ End Date ” shall mean the date that is the nine (9) month anniversary of the date of this Agreement .

“ Environmental Law ” shall mean all Laws (including common law), related to pollution, protection of the environment, protection of public health and safety as relating to exposure to pollutants, or natural resources, including, without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§9601 et seq., and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §§6901 et seq.

“ ERISA Affiliate ” shall mean, with respect to any entity, trade or business, any other entity, trade or business that is, or was at the relevant time, a member of a group described in Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code or Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA that includes or included the first entity, trade or business, or that is, or was at the relevant time, a member of the same “controlled group” as the first entity, trade or business pursuant to Section 4001(a)(14) of ERISA.

“ Estimated Closing Net Book Value ” shall mean Company’s estimate of the Closing Net Book Value, delivered to Parent in accordance with Section 2.6.

“ Intellectual Property ” shall mean any or all of the following and all rights in, arising out of or associated with: all patents, trademarks, trade names, service marks, domain names, database rights, copyrights and, in each case, any applications therefore, mask works, websites, know how, trade secrets, computer software programs or applications (in both source code and object code form), and tangible or intangible proprietary information or material of a Person.

“ Knowledge ” with respect to Company, shall mean the actual knowledge, after due inquiry, of those individuals set forth in Section 9.9 of the Disclosure Schedule and with respect to Parent and Merger Sub, shall mean the actual knowledge, after due inquiry, of those individuals set forth in Section 9.9 of the Parent Disclosure Schedule.

“ Law ” or “ Laws ” shall mean any federal, state, local or foreign or provincial law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, legally binding policy, legally binding guideline or legally binding agency requirement of any Governmental Entity, including common law.

“ Liability ” shall mean any direct or indirect, primary or secondary, liability, indebtedness, obligation, penalty, cost or expense (including costs of investigation, collection and defense), claim, deficiency or guaranty of any type, whether accrued, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, matured or unmatured, or otherwise.

“ Loan Documentation ” shall mean all Loan files and all documents included in a Company or its Subsidiaries file or imaging system with respect to a Loan, including loan applications, notes, security agreements, deeds of trust, collectors notes, appraisals, credit reports, disclosures, titles to collateral, verifications (including employment verification, deposit verification, etc.), mortgages, loan agreements (including building and loan agreements), guarantees, pledge agreements, financing statements, intercreditor agreements, participation agreements, sureties and insurance policies (including title insurance policies) and all modifications, waivers and consents relating to any of the foregoing.

“ Material Adverse Effect ” shall mean, with respect to any party, any event, circumstance, development, change or effect that, individually or in the aggregate is, or is reasonably likely to be, material and adverse to (i) the business, financial condition, assets, liabilities or results of operations of such party and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole or (ii) the ability of such party to timely consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; provided that, in the case of clause (i) only, a “Material Adverse Effect” shall not be deemed to include any event, circumstance, development, change or effect to the extent resulting from (A) changes after the date of this Agreement in the application of GAAP or regulatory accounting requirements, (B) changes after the date of this Agreement in Laws of general applicability to companies in the financial services industry, (C) changes after the date of this Agreement in global or national (or any state or territory thereof) political, general economic or market conditions, in each case affecting other companies in the financial services industry, including changes in the credit markets, any downgrades in the credit markets, or adverse credit events or changes in prevailing interest rates, currency exchange rates, or price levels or trading volumes in the United States and including changes to any previously correctly applied asset marks resulting therefrom, (D) any outbreak or escalation of hostilities, declared or undeclared acts of war or terrorism, (E) actions or omissions taken with the prior written consent of the other party, (F) any failure, in and of itself, by such party to meet internal or other estimates, projections or forecasts (it being understood that the facts or circumstances giving rise or contributing to the failure to meet estimates, projections or forecasts may be taken into account in determining whether there has been a Material Adverse Effect, except to the extent such facts or circumstances are themselves excepted from the definition of Material Adverse Effect pursuant to any other clause of this definition) or (G) the execution or public disclosure of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or the consummation thereof, including the impacts thereof on relationships with customers and employees; except, with respect to clauses (A), (B), (C) and (D), if the effects of such change disproportionately affect such party and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, as compared to other companies in the industry in which such party and its Subsidiaries operate.

“ Merger Consideration ” means the dollar value of the sum of (A) the Aggregate Cash Consideration plus (B) the Aggregate Stock Consideration, in each case as may be adjusted herein.

“ Parent Benefit Plan ” shall mean all employee benefit plans (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA), whether or not subject to ERISA, and all bonus, stock option, stock purchase, restricted stock, incentive, deferred compensation, retiree medical or life insurance, welfare, retirement, severance, change-in-control or other compensatory or benefit plans, programs, policies or arrangements, and all retention, bonus, employment, termination, severance or other contracts or agreements to which Parent or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates (as hereinafter defined) is a party, with respect to which Parent or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates has any current or future obligation, contingent or otherwise, or that are maintained, contributed to or sponsored by Parent or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates for the benefit of any current or former employee, officer, director or independent contractor of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates.

“ Parent Spring 2017 Dividend ” shall mean the 2.5% stock dividend that was declared by Parent in the second quarter of 2017, consistent with past practice.

“ party ” or “ parties ” shall mean Company and Parent.

“ Person ” shall mean any individual, Corporate Entity or Governmental Entity.

“ Required Regulatory Approvals ” shall mean each of (i) Federal Reserve approval required by Section 3 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 USC 1842) and its implementing regulations, including 12 CFR 225.14, (ii) Texas Department of Banking approval pursuant to Texas Finance Code Sec. 202.001, (iii) Bank Merger Approval pursuant to Texas Finance Code Sec. 32.301 and Texas Administrative Code Sec. 15.104, and (iv) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation approval pursuant to the Bank Merger Act (12 USC 1828(c)).

“ Subsidiary ” shall mean, when used with respect to any party, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association or other business entity of which (i) such party directly or indirectly owns or controls at least a majority of the securities or other interests having by their terms ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors or others performing similar functions or (ii) such party is or directly or indirectly has the power to appoint a general partner, manager or managing member.

“ Target Book Value ” shall mean an amount equal to $100,298,570.

“ Tax ” or “ Taxes ” shall mean all federal, state, local and foreign income, excise, gross receipts, gross income, ad valorem, profits, gains, property, capital, sales, transfer, use, value-added, stamp, documentation, payroll, employment, severance, withholding, duties, license, intangibles, franchise, backup withholding, environmental, occupation, alternative or add-on minimum taxes imposed by any Governmental Entity, all liabilities with respect to escheat or unclaimed property, and other taxes, charges, levies or like assessments, and including all penalties and additions to tax and interest thereon.

“ Tax Return ” shall mean any return, declaration, report, statement, information statement and other document filed or required to be filed with respect to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof, supplied to a Governmental Entity.

“ Time Off Policy ” shall mean any Company policy, plan or arrangement that provides for employees to accrue vacation time, personal time or sick leave.

“ Trading Day ” shall mean any day on which the NASDAQ is open for trading.

9.10 Severability . If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced under any present or future Law or public policy in any jurisdiction, as to that jurisdiction, (a) such term or other provision shall be fully separable, (b) this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof, (c) all other conditions and provisions of this

Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable term or other provision or by its severance herefrom so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any party, and (d) such terms or other provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced in any jurisdiction, the Parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that transactions contemplated by this Agreement be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

9.11 Authorship . The parties agree that the terms and language of this Agreement are the result of negotiations between the parties and their respective advisors and, as a result, there shall be no presumption that any ambiguities in this Agreement shall be resolved against any party. Any controversy over construction of this Agreement shall be decided without regard to events of authorship or negotiation.

9.12 Assignment; Third-Party Beneficiaries . Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations shall be assigned by any of the parties hereto (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other parties; provided that Parent may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to a direct or indirect wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and assigns. Except as otherwise specifically provided in Section 6.7, this Agreement (including the documents and instruments referred to herein) is not intended to confer upon any Person other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder.

[Signature page follows]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.

SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC.

By:     /s/ Lee Gibson
    Lee Gibson
    Chief Executive Office and President

ROCKET MERGER SUB, INC.

By:     /s/ Lee Gibson
    Lee Gibson
    Chief Executive Officer and President

DIBOLL STATE BANCSHARES, INC.

By: /s/ H. J. Shands III
H. J. Shands, III
Chairman of the Board

SCHEDULE A

Stockholders Executing Voting and Support Agreements


1.	H.J. Shands III


2.	Joe C. Denman III


3.	M. Richard Warner


4.	Ellen C. Temple


5.	Charlotte Temple


6.	May K. & Clifford Grum Foundation


7.	James Denman

SCHEDULE B

Individuals Executing Key Employee Agreements


1.	H.J. Shands, III


2.	Joe C. Denman, III


3.	James Denman


4.	Van Watson


5.	James Mize


6.	Todd Tutt


7.	Ernest King


8.	Codie Jenkins


9.	Bradley Browder


10.	Malcolm Deason


11.	Michael Goode


12.	Ryan Reeve


13.	Derrick Kaudelka


14.	Joshua Neal


15.	Ashlyn Cole


16.	Richard Solomon


17.	Jonathan Keller


18.	Corey Ashley


19.	Gary Gardner


20.	John Thannisch


21.	Donna Purser


22.	Jason Wells


23.	John Grigsby


24.	Andrew Mills


25.	Tempestt Parker


26.	Emily Corbett


27.	Crystal Simmons

SCHEDULE C

Individuals Entitled to Change in Control Payments

Operations


1.	Nita Dickerson


2.	Sonia Arellano


3.	Dan Droege


4.	Tammy Head


5.	Cynthia Neal


6.	Joshua Squyres


7.	Mona Melton


8.	Autumn Finchum


9.	Sherri Anthony


10.	Wendy Wright


11.	Sara Lee


12.	Brandon Bozeman


13.	Debra Renee Conwell


14.	Charlotte Parish


15.	Kathy Smith


16.	Rhiannon Lackey


17.	Marsha Day


18.	Jennifer Combs


19.	Juan Ruiz


20.	Cristina Guajardo


21.	Kristy Thompson


22.	Angela Havard


23.	Crystal Jones


24.	Rosa Compean

Retirement


1.	Bennis E. Franks, Jr.


2.	William Bullock


3.	Jimmy Powers


4.	Michael Penry


5.	Elaine Wells

SCHEDULE D

Calculation of Company Tier 1 Leverage Ratio



Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
Common stock plus related surplus, net of treasury stock
PLUS: Retained earnings (after Permitted Dividends)
PLUS: Accumulated other comprehensive income
Common equity tier 1 capital before adjustments and deductions

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital: Adjustments and Deductions
LESS: Goodwill
LESS: Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Tier 1 Capital

Total Assets for the Leverage Ratio
Average total consolidated assets (90-day average)
LESS: Goodwill
Total assets for the leverage ratio

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio (Tier 1 Capital/Total Assets for Leverage Ratio)

FORM OF

STOCKHOLDER VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

THIS STOCKHOLDER VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of June 12, 2017, by and between SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC., a Texas corporation (“ Parent ”), and the undersigned stockholder (“ Stockholder ”) of Diboll State Bancshares, Inc., a Texas corporation (“ Company ”).

RECITALS

A. Concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, Parent, Rocket Merger Sub, Inc., a Texas corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“ Merger Sub ”), and Company are entering into an Agreement and Plan of Merger of even date herewith (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time pursuant to the terms thereof, the “ Merger Agreement ”), which provides for, among other things, the merger of Merger Sub with and into Company (the “ First Merger ”), with Company as the surviving corporation resulting from the First Merger (the

“ Surviving Corporation ”), and then immediately after the First Merger and as part of an integrated plan, the merger of the Surviving Corporation with and into Parent (the “ Second Merger ” and together with the First Merger, the “ Mergers ”) .

B. Stockholder is the beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of such number of shares of each class of capital stock of Company as is indicated on the signature page of this Agreement. [Stockholder is a director of Company.]

C. As a material inducement to the willingness of Parent and Merger Sub to enter into the Merger Agreement, Parent has required that Stockholder enter into this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Certain Definitions . Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Merger Agreement. For all purposes of and under this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

“ Constructive Sale ” means with respect to any security, a short sale with respect to such security, entering into or acquiring a derivative contract with respect to such security, entering into or acquiring a futures or forward contract to deliver such security, or entering into any other hedging or other derivative transaction that has the effect of either directly or indirectly materially changing the economic benefits or risks of ownership of such security.

“ Shares ” means (i) all shares of capital stock of Company owned, beneficially or of record, by Stockholder as of the date hereof, and (ii) all additional shares of capital stock of Company acquired by Stockholder, beneficially or of record, during the period commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and expiring on the Expiration Date (as such term is defined in Section 8 below).

“ Transfer ” means, with respect to any security, the direct or indirect assignment, sale, transfer, tender, exchange, pledge, hypothecation, or the grant, creation, or suffrage of a lien, security interest, or encumbrance in or upon, or the gift, grant, or placement in trust, or the Constructive Sale or other disposition of such security (including transfers by testamentary or intestate succession, by domestic relations order or other court order, or otherwise by operation of law) or any right, title, or interest therein (including any right or power to vote to which the holder thereof may be entitled, whether such right or power is granted by proxy or otherwise), or the record or beneficial ownership thereof, the offer to make such a sale, transfer, Constructive Sale, or other disposition, and each agreement, arrangement, or understanding, whether or not in writing, to effect any of the foregoing.

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2. Transfer and Voting Restrictions .

(a) At all times during the period commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and expiring on the Expiration Date, Stockholder shall not, except in connection with the Mergers, Transfer or suffer a Transfer of any of the Shares, except for: (a) transfers by will or operation of law, in which case this Agreement shall bind the transferee; (b) transfers in connection with bona fide estate and tax planning purposes, including transfers to relatives, trusts, and charitable organizations, subject to the transferee agreeing in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement; and (c) such other transfers as Parent may otherwise permit in its sole discretion, subject to any restrictions or conditions imposed by Parent in its sole discretion.

(b) Except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, Stockholder will not commit any act that could restrict or affect Stockholder’s legal power, authority, and right to vote all of the Shares then owned of record or beneficially by Stockholder or otherwise prevent or disable Stockholder from performing any of his, her or its obligations under this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except for this Agreement and as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, Stockholder shall not enter into any voting agreement with any person or entity with respect to any of the Shares, grant any person or entity any proxy (revocable or irrevocable) or power of attorney with respect to any of the Shares, deposit any of the Shares in a voting trust, or otherwise enter into any agreement or arrangement with any person or entity limiting or affecting Stockholder’s legal power, authority, or right to vote the Shares in favor of the approval of the Proposed Transaction (as defined in Section 3(a) herein).

3. Agreement to Vote Shares .

(a) Prior to the Expiration Date, at every meeting of the stockholders of Company called, and at every adjournment or postponement thereof, and on every action or approval by written consent of the stockholders of Company, Stockholder (in Stockholder’s capacity as such) shall appear at the meeting or otherwise cause the Shares to be present thereat for purposes of establishing a quorum and, to the extent not voted by the persons appointed as proxies pursuant to this Agreement, vote (i) in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the approval of the First Merger and the other transactions contemplated thereby (collectively, the “ Proposed Transaction ”), (ii) against the approval or adoption of any proposal made in opposition to, or in competition with, the Proposed Transaction, and (iii) against any of the following (to the extent unrelated to the Proposed Transaction): (A) any merger, consolidation, or business combination involving Company or any of its subsidiaries other than the Proposed Transaction; (B) any sale, lease, or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of Company or any of its subsidiaries; (C) any reorganization, recapitalization, dissolution, liquidation, or winding up of Company or any of its subsidiaries; or (D) any other action that is intended, or could reasonably be expected, to result in a breach of any covenant, representation, or warranty or any other obligation or agreement of Company under the Merger Agreement or of Stockholder under this Agreement or otherwise impede, interfere with, delay, postpone, discourage, or adversely affect the consummation of the Proposed Transaction.

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(b) If Stockholder is the beneficial owner, but not the record holder, of the Shares, Stockholder agrees to take all actions necessary to cause the record holder and any nominees to vote all of the Shares in accordance with Section 3(a).

4. Grant of Irrevocable Proxy .

(a) Stockholder hereby irrevocably appoints Parent and each of its executive officers or other designees (the “ Proxyholders ”) , as Stockholder’s proxy and attorney-in-fact (with full power of substitution and resubstitution), and grants to the Proxyholders full authority, for and in the name, place, and stead of Stockholder, to vote the Shares, to instruct nominees or record holders to vote the Shares, or grant a consent or approval in respect of such Shares in accordance with Section 3 hereof and, in the discretion of the Proxyholders, with respect to any proposed adjournments or postponements of any meeting of Stockholders at which any of the matters described in Section 3 hereof are to be considered.

(b) Stockholder hereby revokes any proxies heretofore given by Stockholder in respect of the Shares.

(c) Stockholder hereby affirms that the irrevocable proxy set forth in this Section 4 is given in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, and that such irrevocable proxy is given to secure the performance of the duties of Stockholder under this Agreement. Stockholder hereby further affirms that the irrevocable proxy is coupled with an interest, is intended to be irrevocable in accordance with the provisions of Section 21-369(b) of the Texas Business Organizations Code, and may under no circumstances be revoked. The irrevocable proxy granted by Stockholder herein is a durable power of attorney and shall survive the dissolution, bankruptcy, or incapacity of Stockholder.

(d) The Proxyholders may not exercise this irrevocable proxy on any matter except as provided in Section 3 above. Stockholder may vote the Shares on all other matters.

(e) Parent may terminate this proxy at any time by written notice to Stockholder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the proxy granted hereby shall automatically terminate on the Expiration Date.

5. No Solicitation . In his, her or its capacity as a stockholder of Company, and not in his or her capacity as a director or officer of Company, as applicable (in which capacity Stockholder shall act in accordance with Section 6.9 of the Merger Agreement), Stockholder shall not, directly or indirectly, (a) solicit, initiate, encourage, induce, or facilitate the making, submission, or announcement of any Acquisition Proposal or take any action that could reasonably be expected to lead to an Acquisition Proposal, (b) furnish any nonpublic information regarding Company or any of its subsidiaries to any Person in connection with or in response to an Acquisition Proposal or an inquiry or indication of interest that could reasonably be expected to lead to an Acquisition Proposal, (c) engage in discussions or negotiations with any Person with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, (d) approve, endorse, or recommend any Acquisition Proposal or (e) enter into any letter of intent or similar document or any agreement or contract contemplating or otherwise relating to any Acquisition Proposal.

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6. Representations and Warranties of Stockholder . Stockholder hereby represents and warrants to Parent as follows:

(a) (i) Except as provided hereunder, and except for such transfer restrictions of general applicability as may be provided under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the “blue sky” laws of the various States of the United States and except as would not impair Stockholder’s ability to perform his, her or its obligations under this Agreement, Stockholder is the beneficial or record owner of the shares of capital stock of Company indicated on the signature page of this Agreement free and clear of any and all pledges, liens, security interests, mortgages, claims, charges, restrictions, options, title defects, or encumbrances; and (ii) Stockholder does not beneficially own any securities of Company other than the shares of capital stock and rights to purchase shares of capital stock of Company set forth on the signature page of this Agreement.

(b) As of the date hereof and for so long as this Agreement remains in effect (including as of the date of the Company Stockholders’ Meeting, which, for purposes of this Agreement, includes any adjournment or postponement thereof), except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Stockholder has full power and authority to (i) make, enter into, and carry out the terms of this Agreement and to grant the irrevocable proxy as set forth in Section 4; and (ii) vote all of the Shares in the manner set forth in this Agreement without the consent or approval of, or any other action on the part of, any other person or entity (including any Governmental Entity). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Stockholder has not entered into any voting agreement (other than this Agreement) with any Person with respect to any of the Shares, granted any Person any proxy (revocable or irrevocable) or power of attorney with respect to any of the Shares, deposited any of the Shares in a voting trust, or entered into any arrangement or agreement with any Person limiting or affecting Stockholder’s legal power, authority, or right to vote the Shares on any matter.

(c) This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Stockholder and constitutes a valid and binding agreement of Stockholder enforceable against Stockholder in accordance with its terms (except in all cases as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, conservatorship, moratorium, or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and except that the availability of the equitable remedy of specific performance or injunctive relief is subject to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding may be brought). The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by Stockholder of the agreements and obligations hereunder will not result in any breach or violation of or be in conflict with or constitute a default under any term of any contract to or by which Stockholder is a party or bound, or any Law to which Stockholder (or the Shares or any of Stockholder’s other assets) is subject or bound, except for any such breach, violation, conflict, or default which, individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to impair or adversely affect Stockholder’s ability to perform Stockholder’s obligations under this Agreement or render inaccurate any of the representations made herein.

(d) Stockholder understands and acknowledges that Parent and Merger Sub are entering into the Merger Agreement in reliance upon Stockholder’s execution and delivery of this Agreement and the representations and warranties of Stockholder contained herein.

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7. Certain Agreements . The undersigned covenants and agrees with Parent, as a material inducement for Parent to enter into the Merger Agreement, that for a period of two years after the Effective Time, the undersigned shall not, without the prior written consent of Parent, (i) directly or indirectly serve as a consultant to, serve as a Management Official of, or be or become a Major Stockholder of, any Financial Institution having an office in any county in the State of Texas in which Company or any of its subsidiaries maintains an office as of the date of this Agreement, (ii) directly or indirectly, on the undersigned’s own behalf or as a principal or representative of any Person, solicit or induce any Protected Employee to terminate his or her employment relationship with Parent or any subsidiary of Parent or to enter into employment with any other Person, (iii) directly or indirectly, on the undersigned’s own behalf or as a principal or representative of any Person, solicit, divert or take away, or attempt to solicit, divert or take away, a Protected Customer for the purpose of providing or selling any product or service provided by Parent or any subsidiary of Parent; provided , that the prohibition of the covenant included in this clause (iii) shall apply only to Protected Customers with whom the undersigned had Material Contact on behalf of Company or any of its subsidiaries during the 18 months immediately preceding the date of this Agreement. “Material Contact” with a Protected Customer shall be deemed to have had existed if the undersigned (x) had material business dealings with the Protected Customer on behalf of Company or any of its subsidiaries, (y) was responsible for supervising or coordinating the dealings between the Protected Customer and Company or any of its subsidiaries, or (z) obtained trade secrets or confidential information about the Protected Customer as a result of his, her or its association with Company or any of its subsidiaries. It is expressly understood that the covenants contained in clause (i) of the second preceding sentence of this Section 7 do not apply to (A) Management Official positions which the undersigned holds with Financial Institutions other than Company or any of its subsidiaries as of the date of this Agreement, (B) securities holdings which cause the undersigned to be deemed a Major Stockholder of a Financial Institution other than Company as of the date of this Agreement, or (C) advisory relationships with a Financial Institution which the undersigned has as of the date of this Agreement or may have after the date hereof solely in the capacity as legal counsel, consultant, accountants or investment advisor. For the purposes of the covenants contained in this Section 7, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

(a) The term “ Financial Institution ” shall refer to any bank, bank holding company, savings association, savings and loan association, savings and loan holding company, or any other similar financial institution which engages in the business of accepting deposits or making loans or which owns or controls a company which engages in the business of accepting deposits or making loans. It is expressly understood that the term Financial Institution shall include any Financial Institution as defined herein that after the date of this Agreement makes application to an appropriate federal or state regulatory authority for approval to organize.

(b) The term “ Major Stockholder ” shall refer to the beneficial ownership of 5% or more of any class of voting securities of such company or the ownership of 5% or more of the total equity interest in such company, however denominated.

(c) The term “ Management Official ” shall refer to service of any type which gives the undersigned the authority to participate, directly or indirectly, in policy-making

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functions of the Financial Institution. This includes, but is not limited to, service as an organizer, officer, director, or advisory director of the Financial Institution.

(d) The term “ Person ” shall refer to any individual or any corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, association, or other entity or enterprise.

(e) The term “ Protected Customer ” shall refer to any Person to whom Company or any of its subsidiaries has sold its products or services or solicited to sell its products or services during the 18 months prior to the date of this Agreement.

(f) The term “ Protected Employee ” shall refer to any employee of Company or any of its subsidiaries who was employed by Company or any of its subsidiaries on the Effective Date or at any time within 18 months prior to the Effective Date.

8. Termination . This Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect whatsoever as of the earlier of (a) such date and time as the Merger Agreement shall have been validly terminated pursuant to the terms of Article VIII thereof or (b) the Effective Time (the “ Expiration Date ”); provided , that (i) Sections 7 and 9 shall survive the Effective Time and (ii) the termination of this Agreement shall not relieve Stockholder from any liability for any breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant contained in this Agreement.

9. Miscellaneous Provisions .

(a) Amendments . No amendment of this Agreement shall be effective against any party unless it shall be in writing and signed by Parent and Stockholder.

(b) Waivers . No action taken pursuant to this Agreement, including any investigation by or on behalf of any party, or any failure or delay on the part of any party in the exercise of any right hereunder, shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by the party taking such action of compliance with any representations, warranties, or covenants contained in this Agreement. The waiver by any party of a breach of any provision hereunder shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereunder. Any waiver by a party of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument signed on behalf of such party.

(c) Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties to this Agreement and supersedes all other prior agreements, arrangements, and understandings, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. The effectiveness of this Agreement shall be conditioned upon the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement by the parties thereto.

(d) Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, regardless of any laws or legal principles that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of law thereof.

(e) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL . EACH OF THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING BETWEEN THE PARTIES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT.

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(f) Attorneys’ Fees . In any action at law or suit in equity with respect to this Agreement or the rights of any of the parties, the prevailing party in such action or suit shall be entitled to receive its reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other reasonable costs and expenses incurred in such action or suit.

(g) Assignment and Successors . This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns, including Stockholder’s estate and heirs upon the death of Stockholder; provided that, except as otherwise specifically provided herein, neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests, or obligations of the parties may be assigned or delegated by any of the parties without prior written consent of the other parties except that Parent , without obtaining the consent of any other party, shall be entitled to assign this Agreement or all or any of its rights hereunder. No assignment by Parent under this Section 10(g) shall relieve Parent of its obligations under this Agreement. Any assignment in violation of the foregoing shall be void and of no effect.

(h) No Third-Party Rights . Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person (other than the parties) any right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

(i) Further Assurances . Stockholder agrees to cooperate fully with Parent and to execute and deliver such further documents, certificates, agreements, and instruments and to take such other actions as may be reasonably requested by Parent to evidence or reflect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement. Stockholder hereby agrees that Parent may publish and disclose in the Form S-4 Registration Statement (including all documents and schedules filed with the SEC) such Stockholder’s identity and ownership of Shares and the nature of such Stockholder’s commitments, arrangements, and understandings under this Agreement and may further file this Agreement as an Exhibit to the Form S-4 or in any other filing made by Parent with the SEC relating to the Proposed Transaction. Stockholder agrees to notify Parent promptly of any additional shares of capital stock of Company of which Stockholder becomes the record or beneficial owner after the date of this Agreement.

(j) Severability . If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect , and the parties shall use their reasonable best efforts to substitute a valid, legal and enforceable provision which, insofar as practical, implements the purpose and intents of this Agreement. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.

(k) Time of Essence . Time is of the essence with regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in this Agreement.

(l) Specific Performance; Injunctive Relief . The parties agree that substantial irreparable damage would occur and would not be adequately remedied by monetary damages in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached or threatened to be breached. Accordingly, each of the parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches or threatened breaches

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of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement without proof of actual damages or otherwise, this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law or in equity. Each of the parties hereby further waives any requirement under any law to post bond or other security as a prerequisite to obtaining or enforcing equitable relief. In addition, any third party participating with the Stockholder or receiving from the Stockholder assistance in violation of this Agreement and of the rights of Parent hereunder, and any such participation by such third party with the Stockholder in activities in violation of the Stockholder’s agreement with Parent set forth in this Agreement may give rise to claims by Parent against such third party and the Stockholder acknowledges that the Stockholder may be responsible for any associated liabilities caused by such third party.

(m) Notices . All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be sent to the party to whom it is to be given and be either delivered personally against receipt, by facsimile, email or other wire transmission, by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested) or deposited with an express courier (with confirmation) to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice): (i) if to Parent, to the address, e-mail address, or facsimile provided in the Merger Agreement, including to the persons designated therein to receive copies; and (ii) if to Stockholder, to Stockholder’s address, e-mail address, or facsimile shown below Stockholder’s signature on the last page hereof. In any action or proceeding between any of the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each of the parties agrees that service of process upon such party in any such action or proceeding shall be effective if notice is given in accordance with this Section 10(m).

(n) Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall be deemed one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered (by telecopy, electronic delivery or otherwise) to the other parties hereto. Signatures to this Agreement transmitted by facsimile transmission, by electronic mail in “portable document form” (“ pdf ”), or by any other electronic means intended to preserve the original graphic and pictorial appearance of a document, will have the same effect as physical delivery of the paper document bearing the original signature.

(o) Headings . The headings contained in this Agreement are for the convenience of reference only, shall not be deemed to be a part of this Agreement, and shall not be referred to in connection with the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

(p) Construction . In this Agreement, unless a clear contrary intention appears, (i) “hereunder,” “hereof,” “hereto,” and words of similar import shall be deemed references to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section or other provision; (ii) “including” (and with correlative meaning “include”) means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding such term; (iii) “or” is used in the inclusive sense of “and/or”; and (iv) with respect to the determination of any period of time, “from” means “from and including” and “to” means “to but excluding.”

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(q) Legal Representation . This Agreement was negotiated by the parties with the benefit of legal representation and any rule of construction or interpretation otherwise requiring this Agreement to be construed or interpreted against any party shall not apply to any construction or interpretation thereof.

(r) [Action in Stockholder Capacity Only . Stockholder is entering into this Agreement solely in Stockholder’s capacity as a record holder and beneficial owner, as applicable, of Shares and, except as provided in Section 7, not in Stockholder’s capacity as a director or officer of Company. Nothing herein shall limit or affect Stockholder’s ability to act as an officer or director of Company, or otherwise apply to the obligations of Stockholder to comply with his or her fiduciary duties as a director of Company, and none of the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed to prohibit or prevent any director or executive officer from exercising his or her fiduciary obligations in the context of a Superior Proposal pursuant to Section 6.9 of the Merger Agreement.]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.



PARENT: SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC. By: _______________________________ Name: _______________________________ Title: _______________________________ Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Telephone: (___) _____-________ Facsimile: (___) _____-________ E-mail Address: ___________________	STOCKHOLDER: By: _______________________________ Name: _______________________________ Title: _______________________________ Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Telephone: (___) _____-________ Facsimile: (___) _____-________ E-mail Address: ___________________ Shares Beneficially Owned by Stockholder: __________ shares of Company Common Stock __________ Options to acquire Company Common Stock

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EXHIBIT B

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER OF
FIRST BANK & TRUST EAST TEXAS
WITH AND INTO
SOUTHSIDE BANK

THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (“ Plan of Merger ”) is made and entered into as of ___________ ___, 2017, by and between FIRST BANK & TRUST EAST TEXAS , a bank organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas with its main office located in Diboll, Texas (“ First Bank ”), and SOUTHSIDE BANK , a bank organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas with its main office located in Tyler, Texas (“ Southside ”).

WHEREAS, Southside and First Bank are wholly owned subsidiaries of Southside Bancshares, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas (“ Parent ”); and

WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of First Bank and Southside are of the opinion that the best interests of their respective banks would be served if First Bank is now merged with and into Southside on the terms and conditions provided in this Plan of Merger.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the covenants and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, First Bank and Southside hereby make, adopt and approve this Plan of Merger in order to set forth the terms and conditions for the merger of First Bank with and into Southside Bank.

ARTICLE ONE
DEFINITIONS

Except as otherwise provided herein, the capitalized terms set forth below shall have the following meanings:

1.1 For purposes of the Bank Merger, “Applicable Laws” shall mean Title 12, United States Code, Section 1828(c), and Title 3, Chapter 32, Subchapter D of the Texas Finance Code.

1.2 “Bank Merger” shall mean the merger of First Bank with and into Southside as provided in Section 2.1 of this Plan of Merger.

1.3 “Certificate of Merger” shall mean the Certificate of Merger to be issued by the Texas Department of Banking approving the Bank Merger.

1.4 “Commissioner” shall mean the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Banking.

1.5 “Department” shall mean the Texas Department of Banking.

1.6 “Effective Time” shall mean the date and time on which the Bank Merger becomes effective as specified in the Certificate of Merger.

1.7 “Holdco Merger Agreement” shall mean that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 12, 2017, by and among Southside Bancshares, Inc., Rocket Merger Sub, Inc. and Diboll Bancshares, Inc.

1.8 “First Bank Common Stock” shall mean the $10.00 par value common stock of First Bank.

1.9 “Southside Common Stock” shall mean the $2.50 par value common stock of Southside.

ARTICLE TWO
THE BANK MERGER

2.1 Bank Merger. First Bank shall be merged with and into Southside under the Articles of Association of Southside pursuant to the provisions of and with the effect provided in the Applicable Laws. Southside shall be the surviving bank resulting from the Bank Merger and shall continue to conduct its business under the name “SOUTHSIDE BANK.” The Bank Merger shall be consummated pursuant to the terms of this Plan of Merger, which has been approved and adopted by the respective Boards of Directors of Southside Bank and First Bank and by the sole shareholder of First Bank.

2.2 Method of Converting Shares. All of the shares of Southside Common Stock issued and outstanding at the Effective Time shall remain issued and outstanding after the Effective Time and shall be unaffected by the Bank Merger. At the Effective Time, the certificates representing all of the issued and outstanding shares of First Bank Common Stock shall be surrendered to Southside for cancellation and no consideration shall be issued in exchange therefor.

ARTICLE THREE
EFFECT OF BANK MERGER

3.1 Business of Southside . The business of Southside from and after the Effective Time shall continue to be that of a Texas chartered bank. The business shall be conducted from its main office located in Tyler, Texas and at its legally established branches as set forth in Schedule 3.1, which shall also include the main office and all branches, whether in operation or approved but unopened, of First Bank at the Effective Time.

3.2 Assumption of Rights. At the Effective Time, the separate existence and corporate organization of First Bank shall be merged into and continued in Southside, as the surviving bank of the Bank Merger. All rights, franchises and interests of First Bank in and to every type of property (real, personal and mixed), and all choses in action of First Bank shall be transferred to and vested in Southside as the surviving bank by virtue of the Bank Merger without any deed or other transfer. Southside, upon consummation of the Bank Merger and without any order or other action on the part of any court or otherwise, shall hold and enjoy all rights of property, franchises and interests, including appointments, designations and nominations, and all other rights and interests as trustee,

executor, administrator, registrar of stocks and bonds, guardian of estates, assignee, receiver and committee of estates of lunatics, and in every other fiduciary capacity, in the same manner and to the same extent as such rights, franchises, and interests were held or enjoyed by either of First Bank or by Southside at the Effective Time, subject to any conditions imposed by the Applicable Laws.

3.3 Assumption of Liabilities. All liabilities and obligations of First Bank of every kind and description shall be assumed by Southside as the surviving bank by virtue of the Bank Merger, and Southside shall be bound thereby in the same manner and to the same extent that First Bank was so bound at the Effective Time. All savings accounts acquired as a result of the Bank Merger will be issued in the name of Southside.

3.4 Articles of Association and Bylaws. At the Effective Time, following consummation of the Bank Merger, (i) the Articles of Association of Southside shall be in the form set forth in Annex A to this Plan of Merger, unchanged from the Articles of Association of Southside prior to the consummation of the Bank Merger, and (ii) the Bylaws of Southside shall be in the form set forth in Annex B to this Plan of Merger, unchanged from the Bylaws of Southside prior to the consummation of the Bank Merger.

3.5 Officers, Employees and Directors. The officers and employees of Southside immediately following the Effective Time shall include, among others, the officers and employees of Southside and First Bank immediately prior to the Effective Time. The Board of Directors of Southside immediately following the Effective Time shall consist of the Board of Directors of Southside immediately prior to the Effective Time.

3.6 Capital Stock of Southside. The capital stock of Southside upon completion of the Bank Merger shall be approximately $15 million, consisting of 20 million authorized shares and 6 million issued and outstanding shares of common stock of a par value of $2.50 per share. In addition, Southside shall have a surplus of approximately $_____ million and undivided profits, including capital reserves, of approximately $______ million adjusted, however, for earnings and expenses between _________ ___, 2017 and the Effective Time.

ARTICLE FOUR
EFFECTIVENESS

4.1 Conditions Precedent. Consummation of the Bank Merger is conditioned upon (i) receipt of all approvals, consents, waivers, and other clearances of all federal and state regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the transactions contemplated by this Bank Plan of Merger, including without limitation approval of the Commissioner and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, pursuant to the Applicable Laws and (ii) the consummation of the First Merger and Second Merger, as each term is defined in the Holdco Merger Agreement.

4.2 Termination. This Plan of Merger may be terminated at any time prior to the Effective Time by the parties hereto in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.1 thereof.

4.3 Effectiveness. Subject to the satisfaction of all waiting periods, requirements of applicable laws and regulations and the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Bank Merger

contemplated by this Plan of Merger shall be and become effective at the time and on the date specified in the Certificate of Merger.

ARTICLE FIVE
MISCELLANEOUS

5.1 Termination; Amendment. To the extent permitted by law, this Plan of Merger may be amended by a subsequent written instrument upon the approval of the Boards of Directors of each of the parties hereto and upon execution of such instrument by the duly authorized officers of each; provided that no amendment to this Plan of Merger shall modify the requirements of regulatory approval as set forth in Section 4.1 hereof. This Plan of Merger may be terminated at any time prior to the Effective Time by the written agreement of each of the parties hereto and shall terminate automatically and concurrently, without any further action by either party hereto, upon the termination of the Holdco Merger Agreement.

5.2 Governing Law. This Plan of Merger shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, except to the extent that the federal laws of the United States apply to consummation of the Bank Merger.

5.3 Headings. The headings in this Plan of Merger are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Plan of Merger.

5.4 Counterparts. This Plan of Merger may be executed, by facsimile or otherwise, in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original instrument, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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EXHIBIT B

IN WITNESS WHEREOF First Bank and Southside have caused this Plan of Merger to be executed on their behalf by their officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.



ATTEST:		FIRST BANK & TRUST EAST TEXAS


By:		By:
Name:		H. J. Shands III
Title:	Secretary	President and Chief Executive Officer


ATTEST:		SOUTHSIDE BANK


By:		By:
Name:		Lee R. Gibson
Title:	Secretary	President and Chief Executive Officer

Signature Page to Bank Plan of Merger

ANNEX A

ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

ANNEX B

BYLAWS

Schedule 3.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

I, Lee R. Gibson, certify that:


1.	I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Southside Bancshares, Inc.;


2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;


3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4.	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:


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


b.	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;


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


d.	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and


5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


a.	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


b.	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.



Date:	July 28, 2017	By:	/s/ LEE R. GIBSON
			Lee R. Gibson, CPA
			President and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer

I, Julie N. Shamburger, certify that:


1.	I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Southside Bancshares, Inc.;


2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;


3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4.	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:


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


b.	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;


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


d.	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and


5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


a.	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


b.	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.



Date:	July 28, 2017	By:	/s/ JULIE N. SHAMBURGER
			Julie N. Shamburger, CPA
			Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 32

Certification of Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2017 (the “Report”) by Southside Bancshares, Inc. (“Registrant”), each of the undersigned hereby certifies that to his or her knowledge:


1.	The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and


2.	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Registrant.



Date:	July 28, 2017	By:	/s/ LEE R. GIBSON
			Lee R. Gibson, CPA
			President and Chief Executive Officer

Date:	July 28, 2017	By:	/s/ JULIE N. SHAMBURGER
			Julie N. Shamburger, CPA
			Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer