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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
 
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019.

 
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ______ to ______

Commission file number 001-15373

ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP

Incorporated in the State of Delaware
I.R.S. Employer Identification # 43-1706259
Address: 150 North Meramec
Clayton, MO 63105
Telephone: (314) 725-5500
___________________
 
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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes   No

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
 
EFSC
 
Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
 
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
 
Smaller reporting company
 
 
 
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
Yes   No
 
As of October 23, 2019, the Registrant had 26,518,924 shares of outstanding common stock, $0.01 par value per share.

This document is also available through our website at http://www.enterprisebank.com.
 






ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
 
 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
 
 
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
 
 
 
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
 
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
 
 
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
 
 
 
Item 5. Other Information
 
 
 
Item 6. Exhibits
 
 
Signatures
 
 
 
 




PART 1 - ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
153,730

 
$
91,511

Federal funds sold
2,829

 
1,714

Interest-earning deposits (including $17,785 and $1,305 pledged as collateral, respectively)
99,943

 
103,327

Total cash and cash equivalents
256,502

 
196,552

Interest-earning deposits greater than 90 days
3,975

 
3,185

Securities available for sale
1,247,333

 
721,369

Securities held to maturity, at cost
60,786

 
65,679

Loans held for sale
6,281

 
392

Loans
5,228,014

 
4,350,001

Less: Allowance for loan losses
44,555

 
43,476

Loans, net
5,183,459

 
4,306,525

Other investments, at cost
46,867

 
26,654

Fixed assets, net
59,216

 
32,109

Goodwill
211,251

 
117,345

Intangible assets, net
27,626

 
8,553

Other assets
243,495

 
167,299

Total assets
$
7,346,791

 
$
5,645,662

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
Demand deposits
$
1,295,450

 
$
1,100,718

Interest-bearing transaction accounts
1,307,855

 
1,037,684

Money market accounts
1,652,394

 
1,565,729

Savings
548,658

 
199,425

Certificates of deposit:
 
 
 
Brokered
209,754

 
198,981

Other
610,269

 
485,448

Total deposits
5,624,380

 
4,587,985

Subordinated debentures and notes (net of debt issuance cost of $907 and $1,005, respectively)
141,179

 
118,156

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
461,426

 
70,000

Other borrowings
162,920

 
221,450

Notes payable
36,714

 
2,000

Other liabilities
74,077

 
42,267

Total liabilities
$
6,500,696

 
$
5,041,858

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 7)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value;
5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized; 28,042,628 and 23,938,994 shares issued, respectively
280

 
239

Treasury stock, at cost; 1,429,861 and 1,127,105 shares, respectively
(54,472
)
 
(42,655
)
Additional paid in capital
524,916

 
350,936

Retained earnings
356,160

 
304,566

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
19,211

 
(9,282
)
Total shareholders' equity
846,095

 
603,804

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
7,346,791

 
$
5,645,662

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

1



ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
71,214

 
$
55,383

 
$
201,867

 
$
158,781

Interest on debt securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
8,004

 
4,482

 
21,236

 
12,697

Nontaxable
969

 
263

 
2,277

 
816

Interest on interest-bearing deposits
572

 
306

 
1,722

 
777

Dividends on equity securities
319

 
323

 
794

 
729

Total interest income
81,078

 
60,757


227,896


173,800

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
2,048

 
799

 
5,972

 
2,422

Money market accounts
6,959

 
5,423

 
20,470

 
13,221

Savings accounts
232

 
157

 
646

 
429

Certificates of deposit
3,970

 
2,878

 
11,060

 
7,115

Subordinated debentures and notes
1,956

 
1,483

 
5,562

 
4,305

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
2,203

 
1,729

 
5,297

 
4,435

Notes payable and other borrowings
664

 
195

 
1,785

 
561

Total interest expense
18,032

 
12,664


50,792


32,488

Net interest income
63,046

 
48,093

 
177,104

 
141,312

Provision for loan losses
1,833

 
2,263

 
5,031

 
4,524

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
61,213

 
45,830


172,073


136,788

Noninterest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
3,246

 
2,997

 
9,547

 
8,855

Wealth management revenue
2,661

 
2,012

 
7,314

 
6,267

Card services revenue
2,494

 
1,760

 
6,745

 
4,926

Tax credit income
1,238

 
192

 
1,968

 
508

Gain on sale of investment securities
337

 

 
337

 
9

Miscellaneous income
3,588

 
1,449

 
8,847

 
7,080

Total noninterest income
13,564

 
8,410


34,758


27,645

Noninterest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee compensation and benefits
20,845

 
16,297

 
60,884

 
49,370

Occupancy
3,179

 
2,394

 
9,004

 
7,142

Data processing
2,051

 
1,634

 
6,415

 
4,634

Professional fees
1,064

 
1,023

 
2,847

 
2,619

Merger related expenses
393

 

 
17,969

 

Other
10,707

 
8,574

 
30,012

 
24,519

Total noninterest expense
38,239

 
29,922


127,131


88,284

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income tax expense
36,538

 
24,318


79,700


76,149

Income tax expense
7,469

 
1,802

 
16,051

 
10,461

Net income
$
29,069

 
$
22,516


$
63,649


$
65,688

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
1.09

 
$
0.97

 
$
2.46

 
$
2.84

Diluted
1.08

 
0.97

 
2.45

 
2.81

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

2




ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net income
$
29,069

 
$
22,516

 
$
63,649

 
$
65,688

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities arising during the period, net of income tax expense (benefit) for three months of $2,306 and $(1,328), and for nine months of $10,293 and $(3,926), respectively
7,028

 
(4,047
)
 
31,377

 
(11,968
)
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on sale of securities available for sale included in net income, net of income tax expense for three months of $83 and $0, and for nine months of $11 and $2, respectively
(254
)
 

 
(34
)
 
(7
)
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges arising during the 2019 periods, net of income tax benefit for three months of $219 and for nine months of $947
(669
)
 

 
(2,886
)
 

Reclassification of loss on cash flow hedge arising during the 2019 periods, net of income tax benefit for three months of $10 and for nine months of $12
32

 

 
36

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)
6,137

 
(4,047
)
 
28,493

 
(11,975
)
Total comprehensive income
$
35,206

 
$
18,469

 
$
92,142

 
$
53,713


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


3



ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Common Stock
 
Treasury Stock
 
Additional paid in capital
 
Retained earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive income (loss)
 
Total
shareholders’ equity
Balance at June 30, 2019
$
280

 
$
(42,655
)
 
$
523,454

 
$
331,348

 
$
13,074

 
$
825,501

Net income

 

 

 
29,069

 

 
29,069

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
6,137

 
6,137

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 
29,069

 
6,137

 
35,206

Cash dividends paid on common shares, $0.16 per share

 

 

 
(4,257
)
 

 
(4,257
)
Repurchase of common shares

 
(11,817
)
 

 

 

 
(11,817
)
Issuance under equity compensation plans, 9,382 shares, net

 

 
353

 

 

 
353

Share-based compensation

 

 
1,109

 

 

 
1,109

Balance at September 30, 2019
$
280

 
$
(54,472
)
 
$
524,916

 
$
356,160

 
$
19,211

 
$
846,095

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
$
239

 
$
(42,655
)
 
$
350,936

 
$
304,566

 
$
(9,282
)
 
$
603,804

Net income

 

 

 
63,649

 

 
63,649

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
28,493

 
28,493

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 
63,649

 
28,493

 
92,142

Cash dividends paid on common shares, $0.45 per share

 

 

 
(12,055
)
 

 
(12,055
)
Repurchase of common shares

 
(11,817
)
 

 

 

 
(11,817
)
Issuance under equity compensation plans, 112,812 shares, net
1

 

 
(881
)
 

 

 
(880
)
Share-based compensation

 

 
3,016

 

 

 
3,016

Shares issued in connection with acquisition of Trinity Capital Corporation, 3,990,822 shares
40

 

 
171,845

 

 

 
171,885

Balance at September 30, 2019
$
280

 
$
(54,472
)
 
$
524,916

 
$
356,160

 
$
19,211

 
$
846,095

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
Common Stock
 
Treasury Stock
 
Additional paid in capital
 
Retained earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive income (loss)
 
Total
shareholders’ equity
Balance at June 30, 2018
$
239

 
$
(26,326
)
 
$
348,471

 
$
264,280

 
$
(12,580
)
 
$
574,084

Net income

 

 

 
22,516

 

 
22,516

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 
(4,047
)
 
(4,047
)
Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 
22,516

 
(4,047
)
 
18,469

Cash dividends paid on common shares, $0.12 per share

 

 

 
(2,780
)
 

 
(2,780
)
Repurchase of common shares

 
(3,782
)
 

 

 

 
(3,782
)
Issuance under equity compensation plans, 18,592 shares, net

 

 
(77
)
 

 

 
(77
)
Share-based compensation

 

 
923

 

 

 
923

Reclassification adjustment for change in accounting policies

 

 

 
834

 
(834
)
 

Balance at September 30, 2018
$
239

 
$
(30,108
)
 
$
349,317

 
$
284,016

 
$
(16,627
)
 
$
586,837

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2017
$
238

 
$
(23,268
)
 
$
350,061

 
$
225,360

 
$
(3,818
)
 
$
548,573

Net income

 

 

 
65,688

 

 
65,688

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 
(11,975
)
 
(11,975
)
Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 
65,688

 
(11,975
)
 
53,713

Cash dividends paid on common shares, $0.34 per share

 

 

 
(7,866
)
 

 
(7,866
)
Repurchase of common shares

 
(6,840
)
 

 

 

 
(6,840
)
Issuance under equity compensation plans, 138,149 shares, net
1

 

 
(3,298
)
 

 

 
(3,297
)
Share-based compensation

 

 
2,554

 

 

 
2,554

Reclassification adjustment for change in accounting policies

 

 

 
834

 
(834
)
 

Balance at September 30, 2018
$
239

 
$
(30,108
)
 
$
349,317

 
$
284,016

 
$
(16,627
)
 
$
586,837

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

4



ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands, except share data)
2019
 
2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
63,649

 
$
65,688

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
 
 
 
Depreciation
4,187

 
2,622

Provision for loan losses
5,031

 
4,524

Deferred income taxes
4,777

 
2,822

Net amortization of debt securities
2,009

 
1,338

Amortization of intangible assets
3,993

 
1,908

Gain on sale of investment securities
(45
)
 
(9
)
Mortgage loans originated for sale
(39,260
)
 
(30,136
)
Proceeds from mortgage loans sold
33,503

 
32,839

Gain on sale of other real estate
(59
)
 
(13
)
Gain on state tax credits, net
(469
)
 
(508
)
Share-based compensation
3,016

 
2,554

Accretion of loan discount
(8,101
)
 
(1,253
)
Changes in:
 
 
 
Accrued interest receivable
(1,031
)
 
(5,811
)
Accrued interest payable
560

 
703

Other assets
1,270

 
(16,309
)
Other liabilities
(6,460
)
 
(1,093
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
66,570

 
59,866

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Acquisition cash purchase price, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired
(23,377
)
 

Increase in loans
(197,514
)
 
(172,449
)
Proceeds received from:
 
 
 
Sale of debt securities, available for sale
314,189

 
1,451

Paydown or maturity of debt securities, available for sale
95,386

 
61,881

Paydown or maturity of debt securities, held to maturity
4,760

 
4,988

Redemption of other investments
43,034

 
30,593

Sale of state tax credits held for sale
3,978

 
3,056

Sale of other real estate
4,380

 
467

Payments for the purchase of:
 
 
 
Available for sale debt securities
(467,695
)
 
(108,121
)
Other investments
(61,226
)
 
(44,597
)
State tax credits held for sale
(9,666
)
 
(4,704
)
Fixed assets, net
(4,008
)
 
(2,369
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(297,759
)
 
(229,804
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in noninterest-bearing deposit accounts
25,653

 
(61,781
)
Net increase (decrease) in interest-bearing deposit accounts
(70,446
)
 
115,843

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances
1,352,000

 
1,142,500

Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances
(967,500
)
 
(914,000
)
Proceeds from notes payable
41,000

 

Repayments of notes payable
(6,286
)
 

Net decrease in other borrowings
(58,530
)
 
(91,879
)
Cash dividends paid on common stock
(12,055
)
 
(7,866
)
Payments for the repurchase of common stock
(11,817
)
 
(6,840
)
Payments for the issuance of equity instruments, net
(880
)
 
(3,297
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
291,139

 
172,680

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
59,950

 
2,742

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
196,552

 
153,323

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
256,502

 
$
156,065

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest
$
49,862

 
$
31,785

Income taxes
12,955

 
8,492

Noncash transactions:
 
 
 
Transfer to other real estate owned in settlement of loans
$
7,964

 
$

Common shares issued in connection with acquisition
171,885

 


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

5



ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The significant accounting policies used by Enterprise Financial Services Corp (the “Company,” “EFSC,” or “Enterprise”) in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements are summarized below:

Business and Consolidation

Enterprise is a financial holding company that provides a full range of banking and wealth management services to individuals and corporate customers located in the Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, and New Mexico markets through its banking subsidiary, Enterprise Bank & Trust (the “Bank”).

Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2019. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for the fair presentation of the statements of financial position, results of operations, and cash flow for the interim periods.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

During the first quarter of 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-08, “Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities.” ASU 2017-08 shortens the amortization period of certain callable debt securities held at a premium to the earliest call date. The adoption of this update did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842)” using the optional transition method effective on January 1, 2019. ASU 2016-02 requires organizations that lease assets to recognize the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leases. The Company recorded $15.5 million for right-to-use assets and $16.2 million for lease liabilities related to operating leases. The Company elected the practical expedients package which eliminates (1) the need to reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain a lease, (2) the need to reassess the lease classification, and (3) the need to reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. The Company also elected an accounting policy to not recognize assets and liabilities on leases 12 months or less, and an accounting policy for equipment and real estate leases to not separate nonlease components because the impact was immaterial.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions and business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. The assets and liabilities of the acquired entities have been recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, including the amount assigned to identifiable intangible assets. 

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The purchase price allocation process requires an estimation of the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. When a business combination agreement provides for an adjustment to the cost of the combination contingent on future events, the Company includes an estimate of the acquisition-date fair value as part of the cost of the combination. To determine the fair values, the Company utilizes third party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques. The results of operations of the acquired business are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Merger-related costs are costs the Company incurs to effect a business combination. The Company presents merger-related expenses as a separate component of noninterest expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.  Merger-related expenses include costs directly related to merger or acquisition activity and include legal and professional fees, system consolidation and conversion costs, gain or loss on sale of investment securities incurred through repositioning the acquired investment portfolio, and compensation costs such as severance and retention incentives for employees impacted by acquisition activity. The Company accounts for merger-related costs as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the services are received.

Revenue

The Company’s revenues are primarily composed of interest income on financial instruments, including investment securities. Other noninterest income is primarily comprised of service charges on deposit accounts, wealth management revenue, card services revenue and gains on sale of other real estate. Descriptions of our revenue-generating activities, which are presented in our income statement as components of noninterest income, are as follows:
Service charges on deposit accounts - represents fees generated from a variety of deposit products and services provided to customers under a day-to-day contract. These fees are recognized on a daily or monthly basis.
Wealth management revenue - represents monthly fees earned from directing, holding, and managing customers’ assets. Revenue is recognized over regular intervals, either monthly or quarterly.
Card services revenue - represents revenue earned from merchant, debit and credit cards as incurred and includes a contra revenue account for rebates.
Gain on sale of other real estate - represents income recognized at delivery of control of a property at the time of a real estate closing.

Leases

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets on our consolidated balance sheet. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. We use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to commencement and excludes lease incentives. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.

Assumptions and judgments are used in applying ASC 842 and may include (1) the decision framework for identifying a lease, (2) the accounting policy election for equipment and real estate leases to not separate nonlease components, and (3) the discount rate for determining the initial present value of the lease payments which is based on information available at the commencement date for determining the lease term and assessing if optional periods are reasonably likely to be exercised. For the calculation at January 1, 2019, the discount rate was based on the remaining lease terms.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), provides the disclosure requirements for derivatives and hedging activities with the intent to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of: (a) how

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and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how the entity accounts for derivative instruments and related hedged items, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Further, qualitative disclosures are required that explain the Company’s objectives and strategies for using derivatives, as well as quantitative disclosures about the fair value of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative instruments.

The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply, or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting.

The Company does not offset derivative asset and liability positions. However, the Company's exposure to the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments is generally mitigated by master netting agreements with its counterparties. 

The Alternative Reference Rates Committee (“ARRC”) has proposed that the Secured Overnight Funding Rate (“SOFR”) replace LIBOR. ARRC has proposed the transition to SOFR from LIBOR until the end of 2021. The Company has material contracts indexed to LIBOR. Industry organizations are currently working on the transition plan. The Company is monitoring this activity and evaluating the risks involved.


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NOTE 2 - ACQUISITION

Acquisition of Trinity Capital Corporation.
On March 8, 2019, the Company closed its acquisition of 100% of Trinity Capital Corporation (“Trinity”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Los Alamos National Bank (“LANB”). Trinity operated six full-service retail and commercial banking offices in Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Trinity shareholders received cash consideration of $1.84 per share of Trinity common stock and 0.1972 shares of EFSC common stock per share of Trinity common stock with cash in lieu of fractional shares. Aggregate consideration at closing was 4.0 million shares of EFSC common stock and $37.3 million cash paid to Trinity shareholders. Based on EFSC’s closing stock price of $43.07 on March 7, 2019, the overall transaction had a value of $209.2 million. The Company recognized $18.0 million and $1.3 million of merger-related costs recorded in noninterest expense in the statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, and the year ended December 31, 2018, respectively.

The acquisition of Trinity has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting which requires assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. Goodwill of $93.9 million arising from the acquisition consists largely of the synergies and economies of scale expected from combining the operations of Trinity into Enterprise. The goodwill is assigned as part of the Company’s Banking reporting unit. None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
  

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The following table presents the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Trinity as of March 8, 2019. Additional adjustments may be recorded during the allocation period specified by ASC 805 as additional information becomes known.
(in thousands)
As Recorded by Trinity
 
Adjustments
 
As Recorded by EFSC
Assets acquired:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
13,899

 
$

 
$
13,899

Interest-earning deposits greater than 90 days
100

 

 
100

Securities
428,715

 
(619
)
(a)
428,096

Loans
705,057

 
(20,743
)
(b)
684,314

Other real estate
5,284

 
(772
)
(c)
4,512

Other investments
6,673

 

 
6,673

Fixed assets
27,586

 
(300
)
(d)
27,286

Accrued interest receivable
3,997

 

 
3,997

Intangible assets

 
23,066

(e)
23,066

Deferred tax assets
10,708

 
(1,057
)
(f)
9,651

Other assets
35,045

 
(5,008
)
(g)
30,037

Total assets acquired
$
1,237,064

 
$
(5,433
)
 
$
1,231,631

 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities assumed:
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
1,081,151

 
$
36

(h)
$
1,081,187

Subordinated debentures
26,806

 
(3,972
)
(i)
22,834

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
6,800

 
171

(j)
6,971

Accrued interest payable
370

 

 
370

Other liabilities
5,842

 
(827
)
(k)
5,015

Total liabilities assumed
$
1,120,969

 
$
(4,592
)
 
$
1,116,377

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net assets acquired
$
116,095

 
$
(841
)
 
$
115,254

 
 
 
 
 
 
Consideration paid:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash
 
 
 
 
$
37,275

Common stock
 
 
 
 
171,885

Total consideration paid
 
 
 
 
$
209,160

 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
 
 
 
$
93,906

(a)Fair value adjustments of the securities portfolio as of the acquisition date.
(b)
Fair value adjustments based on the Company’s evaluation of the acquired loan portfolio, write-off of net deferred loan costs and elimination of the allowance for loan losses recorded by Trinity.
(c)
Fair value adjustment based on the Company’s evaluation of the acquired OREO portfolio.
(d)
Fair value adjustments based on the Company’s evaluation of the acquired premises and equipment.
(e)
Record the core deposit intangible asset on the acquired core deposit accounts.  Amount to be amortized using a sum of years digits method over a useful life of 10 years.
(f)
Adjustment for deferred taxes at the acquisition date.
(g)
Fair value adjustment of other assets at the acquisition date.
(h)
Fair value adjustment to time deposits.
(i)
Fair value adjustment to the trust preferred securities at the acquisition date.
(j)
Fair value adjustment to the Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings.
(k)
Fair value adjustment of other liabilities recorded during the second quarter of 2019 upon continued refinement of the fair values.

The following table provides the unaudited pro forma information for the results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2018. The pro forma results combine the historical results of Trinity with the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income, adjusted for the

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impact of the application of the acquisition method of accounting including loan discount accretion, intangible assets amortization, and deposit and trust preferred securities premium accretion, net of taxes. The pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have been obtained had the acquisition actually occurred on January 1, 2018. No assumptions have been applied to the pro forma results of operations regarding possible revenue enhancements, expense efficiencies or asset dispositions. Only the acquisition-related expenses that have been incurred as of September 30, 2019 are included in net income in the table below. 
 
Pro Forma
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2019
 
2018
Total revenues (net interest income plus noninterest income)
$
221,055

 
$
211,004

Net income
78,055

 
59,473

Diluted earnings per common share
3.00

 
2.18



NOTE 3 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share data is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Common shares outstanding include common stock and restricted stock awards where recipients have satisfied the vesting terms. Diluted earnings per common share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.

The following table presents a summary of per common share data and amounts for the periods indicated.
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net income as reported
$
29,069

 
$
22,516

 
$
63,649

 
$
65,688

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
26,778

 
23,148

 
25,878

 
23,129

Additional dilutive common stock equivalents
90

 
181

 
98

 
211

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding
26,868

 
23,329

 
25,976

 
23,340

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share:
$
1.09

 
$
0.97

 
$
2.46

 
$
2.84

Diluted earnings per common share:
1.08

 
0.97

 
$
2.45

 
$
2.81


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 common stock equivalents of approximately 21,000 and 26,000, respectively, were excluded from the earnings per share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the comparable periods in 2018, the amounts were immaterial.


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NOTE 4 - INVESTMENTS

The following table presents the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and fair value of securities available for sale and held to maturity:
 
 
September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Amortized Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
Available for sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises
$
9,949

 
$
84

 
$

 
$
10,033

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
164,263

 
6,298

 
(248
)
 
170,313

Agency mortgage-backed securities
917,102

 
18,021

 
(1,012
)
 
934,111

U.S. Treasury bills
9,969

 
278

 

 
10,247

Corporate debt securities
116,355

 
6,274

 

 
122,629

          Total securities available for sale
$
1,217,638

 
$
30,955

 
$
(1,260
)
 
$
1,247,333

Held to maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
$
12,468

 
$
167

 
$

 
$
12,635

Agency mortgage-backed securities
48,318

 
670

 

 
48,988

          Total securities held to maturity
$
60,786

 
$
837


$


$
61,623



 
December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Amortized Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
Available for sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises
$
99,926

 
$

 
$
(1,428
)
 
$
98,498

    Obligations of states and political subdivisions
26,566

 
327

 
(83
)
 
26,810

    Agency mortgage-backed securities
596,825

 
1,160

 
(11,849
)
 
586,136

U.S. Treasury Bills
$
9,962

 
$

 
$
(37
)
 
$
9,925

          Total securities available for sale
$
733,279

 
$
1,487

 
$
(13,397
)
 
$
721,369

Held to maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Obligations of states and political subdivisions
$
12,506

 
$
16

 
$
(114
)
 
$
12,408

   Agency mortgage-backed securities
53,173

 

 
(1,647
)
 
51,526

          Total securities held to maturity
$
65,679

 
$
16

 
$
(1,761
)
 
$
63,934



At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer in an amount greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity, other than U.S. Government agencies and sponsored enterprises. The agency mortgage-backed securities are all issued by U.S. Government agencies and sponsored enterprises. Securities having a fair value of $416.0 million and $433.7 million at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, were pledged as collateral to secure deposits of public institutions and for other purposes as required by law or contract provisions.


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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at September 30, 2019, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. The weighted average life of the mortgage-backed securities is approximately 4 years.

 
Available for sale
 
Held to maturity
(in thousands)
Amortized Cost
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Amortized Cost
 
Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less
$
1,079

 
$
1,086

 
$

 
$

Due after one year through five years
27,564

 
28,081

 
3,879

 
3,929

Due after five years through ten years
127,062

 
133,705

 
8,589

 
8,706

Due after ten years
144,831

 
150,350

 

 

Agency mortgage-backed securities
917,102

 
934,111

 
48,318

 
48,988

 
$
1,217,638

 
$
1,247,333


$
60,786


$
61,623



The following table represents a summary of investment securities that had an unrealized loss:
 
September 30, 2019
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
(in thousands)
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
$
36,066

 
$
248

 
$

 
$

 
$
36,066

 
$
248

Agency mortgage-backed securities
124,823

 
352

 
55,333

 
660

 
180,156

 
1,012

 
$
160,889

 
$
600


$
55,333


$
660


$
216,222


$
1,260

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2018
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
(in thousands)
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized Losses
Obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises
$
19,622

 
$
322

 
$
78,876

 
$
1,106

 
$
98,498

 
$
1,428

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
3,102

 
15

 
14,156

 
182

 
17,258

 
197

Agency mortgage-backed securities
87,357

 
2,211

 
389,770

 
11,285

 
477,127

 
13,496

U.S. Treasury bills

 

 
9,925

 
37

 
9,925

 
37

 
$
110,081

 
$
2,548


$
492,727


$
12,610


$
602,808


$
15,158



The unrealized losses at both September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, were primarily attributable to changes in market interest rates since the securities were purchased. Management systematically evaluates investment securities for other-than-temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. This analysis requires management to consider various factors, which include among other considerations (1) the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected compared to the amortized cost of the security, (2) duration and magnitude of the decline in value, (3) the financial condition of the issuer or issuers, (4) structure of the security, and (5) the intent to sell the security or whether it is more likely than not the Company would be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery in market value. At September 30, 2019, management performed its quarterly analysis of all securities with an unrealized loss and concluded no individual securities were other-than-temporarily impaired.


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NOTE 5 - LOANS

The loan portfolio is comprised of loans originated by the Company and loans acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisitions. These loans are accounted for using the guidance in the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) sections 310-30 and 310-20. Loans accounted for using ASC 310-30 are sometimes referred to as purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) loans.
 
The table below shows the loan portfolio composition including carrying value categorized by loans accounted for at amortized cost, which includes our originated loans, and by loans accounted for as PCI.

(in thousands)

September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Loans accounted for at amortized cost
$
5,132,391

 
$
4,303,600

Loans accounted for as PCI
95,623

 
46,401

Total loans
$
5,228,014

 
$
4,350,001


At September 30, 2019, loans acquired in the Trinity acquisition included $562.4 million accounted for at amortized cost and $62.2 million accounted for as PCI. These loans were recorded at fair value with no allowance for loan losses.

The table below shows the composition of the allowance for loan losses:
(in thousands)

September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Allowance for loans accounted for at amortized cost
$
43,698

 
$
42,295

Allowance for loans accounted for as PCI
857

 
1,181

Total allowance for loan losses
$
44,555

 
$
43,476


Below is a summary of loans by category at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
 
(in thousands)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Commercial and industrial
$
2,287,722

 
$
2,121,008

Real estate:
 
 
 
Commercial - investor owned
1,247,691

 
843,728

Commercial - owner occupied
660,433

 
604,498

Construction and land development
425,639

 
330,097

Residential
374,162

 
298,944

Total real estate loans
2,707,925

 
2,077,267

Consumer and other
139,090

 
107,351

Loans, before unearned loan fees
5,134,737

 
4,305,626

Unearned loan fees, net
(2,346
)
 
(2,026
)
Loans, including unearned loan fees
$
5,132,391

 
$
4,303,600




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A summary of the activity in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by class and category based on impairment methodology through September 30, 2019 and at December 31, 2018, is as follows:
(in thousands)
Commercial and industrial
 
CRE - investor owned
 
CRE -
owner occupied
 
Construction and land development
 
Residential real estate
 
Consumer and other
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
$
29,039

 
$
4,683

 
$
4,239

 
$
1,987

 
$
1,616

 
$
731

 
$
42,295

Provision (provision reversal) for loan losses
1,445

 
769

 
(431
)
 
(252
)
 
(288
)
 
233

 
1,476

Losses charged off
(1,853
)
 
(120
)
 
(36
)
 
(45
)
 
(67
)
 
(129
)
 
(2,250
)
Recoveries
29

 
7

 
2

 
9

 
364

 
13

 
424

Balance at March 31, 2019
$
28,660

 
$
5,339


$
3,774


$
1,699


$
1,625


$
848


$
41,945

Provision (provision reversal) for loan losses
1,781

 
364

 
591

 
(216
)
 
(345
)
 
(215
)
 
1,960

Losses charged off
(1,380
)
 
(431
)
 

 

 
(26
)
 
(53
)
 
(1,890
)
Recoveries
32

 
52

 
6

 
489

 
124

 
217

 
920

Balance at June 30, 2019
$
29,093

 
$
5,324


$
4,371


$
1,972


$
1,378


$
797


$
42,935

Provision (provision reversal) for loan losses
867

 
333

 
419

 
(88
)
 
193

 
109

 
1,833

Losses charged off
(1,295
)
 

 
(22
)
 

 
(255
)
 
(86
)
 
(1,658
)
Recoveries
209

 
11

 
3

 
260

 
65

 
40

 
588

Balance at September 30, 2019
$
28,874

 
$
5,668


$
4,771


$
2,144


$
1,381


$
860


$
43,698



(in thousands)
Commercial and industrial
 
CRE - investor owned
 
CRE -
owner occupied
 
Construction and land development
 
Residential real estate
 
Consumer and other
 
Total
Balance September 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses - Ending balance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
2,023

 
$
258

 
$

 
$

 
$
116

 
$
11

 
$
2,408

Collectively evaluated for impairment
26,851

 
5,410

 
4,771

 
2,144

 
1,265

 
849

 
41,290

Total
$
28,874

 
$
5,668


$
4,771


$
2,144


$
1,381


$
860


$
43,698

Loans - Ending balance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
11,433

 
$
2,637

 
$
1,423

 
$

 
$
1,267

 
$
11

 
$
16,771

Collectively evaluated for impairment
2,276,289

 
1,245,054

 
659,010

 
425,639

 
372,895

 
136,733

 
5,115,620

Total
$
2,287,722

 
$
1,247,691


$
660,433


$
425,639


$
374,162


$
136,744


$
5,132,391

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance December 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses - Ending balance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
4,266

 
$

 
$
109

 
$

 
$
52

 
$
26

 
$
4,453

Collectively evaluated for impairment
24,773

 
4,683

 
4,130

 
1,987

 
1,564

 
705

 
37,842

Total
$
29,039

 
$
4,683


$
4,239


$
1,987


$
1,616


$
731


$
42,295

Loans - Ending balance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
12,950

 
$
398

 
$
2,135

 
$

 
$
2,277

 
$
311

 
$
18,071

Collectively evaluated for impairment
2,108,058

 
843,330

 
602,363

 
330,097

 
296,667

 
105,014

 
4,285,529

Total
$
2,121,008

 
$
843,728


$
604,498


$
330,097


$
298,944


$
105,325


$
4,303,600




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A summary of nonperforming loans individually evaluated for impairment by category at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and the income recognized on impaired loans is as follows:
 
September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
With No Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
 
Total
Recorded Investment
 
Related Allowance
 
Average
Recorded Investment
Commercial and industrial
$
24,233

 
$
1,096

 
$
10,337

 
$
11,433

 
$
2,023

 
$
12,429

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Commercial - investor owned
3,312

 
1,135

 
1,502

 
2,637

 
258

 
2,525

    Commercial - owner occupied
245

 
221

 

 
221

 

 
27

    Construction and land development

 

 

 

 

 

    Residential
1,388

 
1,021

 
246

 
1,267

 
116

 
1,782

Consumer and other
1

 

 
11

 
11

 
11

 
11

Total
$
29,179

 
$
3,473


$
12,096


$
15,569


$
2,408


$
16,774


 
December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
With No Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
 
Total
Recorded Investment
 
Related Allowance
 
Average
Recorded Investment
Commercial and industrial
$
21,893

 
$
3,294

 
$
9,656

 
$
12,950

 
$
4,266

 
$
13,827

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Commercial - investor owned
553

 
398

 

 
398

 

 
277

    Commercial - owner occupied
847

 
472

 
336

 
808

 
109

 
691

    Construction and land development

 

 

 

 

 

    Residential
2,425

 
1,659

 
618

 
2,277

 
52

 
778

Consumer and other
329

 

 
312

 
312

 
26

 

Total
$
26,047

 
$
5,823


$
10,922


$
16,745


$
4,453


$
15,573



 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Total interest income that would have been recognized under original terms
$
247

 
$
614

 
$
893

 
$
1,615

Total cash received and recognized as interest income on non-accrual loans
77

 
68

 
262

 
157

Total interest income recognized on accruing impaired loans
3

 
110

 
115

 
133



The recorded investment in nonperforming loans by category at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, is as follows: 
 
September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Non-accrual
 
Restructured, accruing
 
Loans over 90 days past due and still accruing interest
 
Total
Commercial and industrial
$
11,409

 
$

 
$
24

 
$
11,433

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Commercial - investor owned
2,637

 

 

 
2,637

    Commercial - owner occupied
221

 

 

 
221

    Construction and land development

 

 

 

    Residential
1,162

 
79

 
26

 
1,267

Consumer and other
1

 

 
10

 
11

       Total
$
15,430

 
$
79


$
60


$
15,569



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December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Non-accrual
 
Restructured, accruing
 
Total
Commercial and industrial
$
12,805

 
$
145

 
$
12,950

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
    Commercial - investor owned
398

 

 
398

    Commercial - owner occupied
808

 

 
808

    Construction and land development

 

 

    Residential
2,197

 
80

 
2,277

Consumer and other
312

 

 
312

       Total
$
16,520

 
$
225

 
$
16,745



There were no loans over 90 days past due and still accruing at December 31, 2018.

There were no loans restructured during the three months ended September 30, 2019. The recorded investment by category for the portfolio loans restructured during the three months ended September 30, 2018, is as follows:
 
September 30, 2018
(in thousands, except for number of loans)
Number of loans
 
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
Commercial and industrial
1

 
$
187

 
$
187

Total
1

 
$
187

 
$
187


The recorded investment by category for the portfolio loans restructured during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, is as follows:
 
September 30, 2019
 
September 30, 2018
(in thousands, except for number of loans)
Number of loans
 
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
 
Number of loans
 
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Balance
Commercial and industrial

 
$

 
$

 
1

 
$
187

 
$
187

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - owner occupied
1

 
188

 
188

 

 

 

Residential
2

 
332

 
332

 

 

 

Total
3

 
$
520

 
$
520

 
1

 
$
187

 
$
187



As of September 30, 2019, the Company had $0.6 million in specific reserves allocated to restructured loans totaling $3.3 million.

Restructured loans that subsequently defaulted during the three months ended September 30, 2019 included one commercial and industrial loan with a recorded balance of $0.1 million. Restructured loans that subsequently defaulted for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 included two commercial and industrial loans with an aggregate recorded balance of $0.4 million. There were no troubled debt restructured loans that subsequently defaulted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by portfolio class and category at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, is shown below.

 
September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
30-89 Days
 Past Due
 
90 or More
Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
Commercial and industrial
$
6,913

 
$
7,314

 
$
14,227

 
$
2,273,495

 
$
2,287,722

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - investor owned
2,408

 
2,000

 
4,408

 
1,243,283

 
1,247,691

Commercial - owner occupied
1,166

 

 
1,166

 
659,267

 
660,433

Construction and land development
62

 

 
62

 
425,577

 
425,639

Residential
2,098

 
1,183

 
3,281

 
370,881

 
374,162

Consumer and other
107

 

 
107

 
136,637

 
136,744

Total
$
12,754

 
$
10,497


$
23,251


$
5,109,140


$
5,132,391


 
December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
30-89 Days
 Past Due
 
90 or More
Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
Commercial and industrial
$
66

 
$
10,257

 
$
10,323

 
$
2,110,685

 
$
2,121,008

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - investor owned
529

 
127

 
656

 
843,072

 
843,728

Commercial - owner occupied
292

 
565

 
857

 
603,641

 
604,498

Construction and land development
6

 

 
6

 
330,091

 
330,097

Residential
709

 
897

 
1,606

 
297,338

 
298,944

Consumer and other

 
312

 
312

 
105,013

 
105,325

Total
$
1,602

 
$
12,158


$
13,760


$
4,289,840


$
4,303,600



The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, such as current financial information, payment experience, credit documentation, and current economic factors among other factors. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Grades 1, 2, and 3 Includes loans to borrowers with a continuous record of strong earnings, sound balance sheet condition and capitalization, ample liquidity with solid cash flow, and whose management team has experience and depth within their industry.
Grade 4 Includes loans to borrowers with positive trends in profitability, satisfactory capitalization and balance sheet condition, and sufficient liquidity and cash flow.
Grade 5 Includes loans to borrowers that may display fluctuating trends in sales, profitability, capitalization, liquidity, and cash flow.
Grade 6 Includes loans to borrowers where an adverse change or perceived weakness has occurred, but may be correctable in the near future. Alternatively, this rating category may also include circumstances where the borrower is starting to reverse a negative trend or condition, or has recently been upgraded from a 7, 8, or 9 rating.
Grade 7 – Watch credits are borrowers that have experienced financial setback of a nature that is not determined to be severe or influence ‘ongoing concern’ expectations. Although possible, no loss is anticipated, due to strong collateral and/or guarantor support.

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Grade 8Substandard credits include those borrowers characterized by significant losses and sustained downward trends in balance sheet condition, liquidity, and cash flow. Repayment reliance may have shifted to secondary sources. Collateral exposure may exist and additional reserves may be warranted.
Grade 9Doubtful credits include borrowers that may show deteriorating trends that are unlikely to be corrected. Collateral values may appear insufficient for full recovery, therefore requiring a partial charge-off, or debt renegotiation with the borrower. The borrower may have declared bankruptcy or bankruptcy is likely in the near term. All doubtful rated credits will be on non-accrual.
The recorded investment by risk category of the loans by portfolio class and category at September 30, 2019, which is based upon the most recent analysis performed, and December 31, 2018, is as follows:
 
September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Pass (1-6)
 
Watch (7)
 
Classified (8 & 9)
 
Total
Commercial and industrial
$
2,091,433

 
$
120,930

 
$
75,359

 
$
2,287,722

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - investor owned
1,226,499

 
17,552

 
3,640

 
1,247,691

Commercial - owner occupied
625,365

 
28,763

 
6,305

 
660,433

Construction and land development
418,357

 
7,179

 
103

 
425,639

Residential
368,241

 
3,333

 
2,588

 
374,162

Consumer and other
136,738

 

 
6

 
136,744

Total
$
4,866,633

 
$
177,757

 
$
88,001

 
$
5,132,391


 
December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Pass (1-6)
 
Watch (7)
 
Classified (8 & 9)
 
Total
Commercial and industrial
$
1,927,782

 
$
146,033

 
$
47,193

 
$
2,121,008

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - investor owned
823,128

 
15,083

 
5,517

 
843,728

Commercial - owner occupied
563,003

 
31,834

 
9,661

 
604,498

Construction and land development
318,451

 
11,580

 
66

 
330,097

Residential
287,802

 
4,232

 
6,910

 
298,944

Consumer and other
105,007

 
6

 
312

 
105,325

Total
$
4,025,173

 
$
208,768


$
69,659

 
$
4,303,600



Below is a summary of PCI loans by category at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Weighted-
Average
Risk Rating1
Recorded
Investment
PCI Loans
 
Weighted-
Average
Risk Rating1
Recorded
Investment
PCI Loans
Commercial and industrial
5.77
$
15,773

 
6.09
$
2,159

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - investor owned
7.04
39,329

 
7.19
23,939

Commercial - owner occupied
6.58
20,435

 
7.39
9,669

Construction and land development
5.75
7,847

 
6.03
4,548

Residential
6.31
12,011

 
6.40
6,082

Total real estate loans
 
79,622

 
 
44,238

Consumer and other
5.54
228

 
2.18
4

Total
 
$
95,623

 
 
$
46,401

1Risk ratings are based on the borrower’s contractual obligation, which is not reflective of the purchase discount.



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The aging of the recorded investment in past due PCI loans by portfolio class and category at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, is shown below:

 
September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
30-89 Days
 Past Due
 
90 or More
Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
Commercial and industrial
$
922

 
$
532

 
$
1,454

 
$
14,319

 
$
15,773

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - investor owned

 
2,115

 
2,115

 
37,214

 
39,329

Commercial - owner occupied

 
1,023

 
1,023

 
19,412

 
20,435

Construction and land development
14

 
217

 
231

 
7,616

 
7,847

Residential
703

 
833

 
1,536

 
10,475

 
12,011

Consumer and other

 
35

 
35

 
193

 
228

Total
$
1,639

 
$
4,755


$
6,394


$
89,229


$
95,623


 
December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
30-89 Days
 Past Due
 
90 or More
Days
Past Due
 
Total
Past Due
 
Current
 
Total
Commercial and industrial
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,159

 
$
2,159

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - investor owned
416

 
88

 
504

 
23,435

 
23,939

Commercial - owner occupied
591

 
6,279

 
6,870

 
2,799

 
9,669

Construction and land development

 

 

 
4,548

 
4,548

Residential
146

 
37

 
183

 
5,899

 
6,082

Consumer and other

 

 

 
4

 
4

Total
$
1,153

 
$
6,404


$
7,557


$
38,844


$
46,401



The following table is a roll forward of PCI loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
(in thousands)
Contractual Cashflows
 
Non-accretable Difference
 
Accretable Yield
 
Carrying Amount
Balance December 31, 2018
$
73,157

 
$
15,299

 
$
12,638

 
$
45,220

Acquisitions
111,963

 
13,542

 
30,238

 
68,183

Principal reductions and interest payments
(33,548
)
 

 

 
(33,548
)
Accretion of loan discount

 

 
(8,014
)
 
8,014

Changes in contractual and expected cash flows due to remeasurement
10,490

 
(2,057
)
 
(86
)
 
12,633

Reductions due to disposals
(9,121
)
 
(3,345
)
 
(40
)
 
(5,736
)
Balance September 30, 2019
$
152,941

 
$
23,439


$
34,736


$
94,766

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance December 31, 2017
$
112,710

 
$
29,005

 
$
13,964

 
$
69,741

Principal reductions and interest payments
(38,165
)
 

 

 
(38,165
)
Accretion of loan discount

 

 
(5,118
)
 
5,118

Changes in contractual and expected cash flows due to remeasurement
4,341

 
(8,939
)
 
3,179

 
10,101

Balance September 30, 2018
$
78,886

 
$
20,066


$
12,025


$
46,795




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The accretable yield is recognized in interest income over the estimated life of the acquired loans using the effective yield method. Outstanding customer balances on PCI loans were $121.5 million and $64.7 million as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively.


NOTE 6 - LEASES

The Company has banking and limited-service facilities, datacenters, and certain equipment leased under agreements. Most of the leases expire between 2019 and 2024 and include one or more renewal options of up to five years. One lease expires in 2030. All leases are classified as operating leases.
 
For the three months ended
For the nine months ended
(in thousands)
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
Operating lease cost
$
821

$
2,434

Short-term lease cost
81

215

Total lease cost
$
902

$
2,649

 
 

Payments on operating leases included in the measurement of lease liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 totaled $2.4 million. Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations totaled $0.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
    
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
 
As of
(in thousands)
September 30, 2019
Operating lease right-of-use assets, included in other assets
$
13,849

Operating lease liabilities, included in other liabilities
14,440

 
 
Operating leases
 
Weighted average remaining lease term
5 years

Weighted average discount rate
3.0
%


Maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows:
(in thousands)
 
Year
Amount
2019
$
818

2020
3,329

2021
3,355

2022
2,795

2023
2,191

Thereafter
3,143

Total operating lease liabilities, payments
15,631

Less: present value adjustment
1,191

Operating lease liabilities
$
14,440



As of September 30, 2019, the Company has an operating lease amendment for the expansion of an existing facility that has not yet commenced. This amendment is expected to commence in 2019 with a lease term of 8 years.


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Lessor income was immaterial during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. During the second quarter of 2019, the Company executed an agreement, as landlord, to lease a portion of an owned building. The agreement commenced in the third quarter of 2019 with current payments prorated for partial occupancy. The initial term is for 7 years, with an annual rental income of $1.3 million.

NOTE 7 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company issues financial instruments with off balance sheet risk in the normal course of the business of meeting the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments may involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s extent of involvement and maximum potential exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments.

The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for financial instruments included on its consolidated balance sheets. At September 30, 2019, the amount of unadvanced commitments on impaired loans was insignificant.

The contractual amounts of off-balance-sheet financial instruments as of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, are as follows:
(in thousands)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Commitments to extend credit
$
1,426,131

 
$
1,344,687

Letters of credit
51,375

 
44,665



Off-Balance Sheet Credit Risk

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments usually have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses, may have significant usage restrictions, and may require payment of a fee. Of the total commitments to extend credit at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, approximately $128.4 million and $68.5 million, respectively, represent fixed rate loan commitments. Since certain of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon or may be revoked, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, premises and equipment, and real estate. Other liabilities includes $0.4 million for estimated losses attributable to the unadvanced commitments at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance or payment of a customer to a third party. These standby letters of credit are issued to support contractual obligations of the Company’s customers. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as the risk involved in extending loans to customers. As of September 30, 2019, the approximate remaining terms of standby letters of credit range from 1 month to 5 years.

Contingencies

The Company and its subsidiaries are, from time to time, parties to various legal proceedings arising out of their businesses. Management believes there are no such proceedings pending or threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse effect on the business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

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NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

The Company is exposed to certain risk arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to the Company’s borrowings. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. During 2019, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing variable-rate debt. These cash flow hedges swap variable 90 day LIBOR to a fixed rate of 2.62% on average for an average term of six years.

For derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk, the gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into interest expense in the same period(s) during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are paid on the Company’s variable-rate debt. During the next twelve months, the Company estimates that an additional $0.5 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense.

Non-designated Hedges

Derivatives not designated as hedges are not considered speculative and result from a service the Company provides to certain customers. The Company executes interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies. Those interest rate swaps are simultaneously hedged by offsetting derivatives that the Company executes with a third party, such that the Company minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions. As the interest rate derivatives associated with this program do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements, changes in the fair value of both the customer derivatives and the offsetting derivatives are recognized directly in earnings as a component of other noninterest income.


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The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

 
 Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
September 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
 
September 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Notional Amount
Balance Sheet Location
Fair Value
Notional Amount
Balance Sheet Location
Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet Location
Fair Value
Balance Sheet Location
Fair Value
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swap
$
185,886

Other Assets
$

$

Other Assets
$

 
Other Liabilities
$
3,785

Other Liabilities
$

Total
 
 
$

 
 
$

 
 
$
3,785

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Interest rate swap
$
628,864

Other Assets
$
13,561

$
494,567

Other Assets
$
2,217

 
Other Liabilities
$
14,666

Other Liabilities
$
2,217

Foreign exchange forward contracts

Other Assets

806

Other Assets
806

 
Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities
806

Total
 
 
$
13,561

 
 
$
3,023

 
 
$
14,666

 
$
3,023


The tables below present the effect of cash flow hedge accounting on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. The Company did not have cash flow hedging instruments in 2018. The loss reclassified from accumulated OCI is recorded as an adjustment to interest expense.

 
 
Amount of Loss Recognized in OCI
 
Amount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended September 30, 2019
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2019
 
Three months ended September 30, 2019
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap
 
$
(846
)
 
$
(3,785
)
 
$
(42
)
 
$
(48
)
Total
 
$
(846
)
 
$
(3,785
)
 
$
(42
)
 
$
(48
)


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The table below presents a gross presentation, the effects of offsetting, and a net presentation of the Company’s financial instruments that are subject to offsetting as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The gross amounts of assets or liabilities can be reconciled to the tabular disclosure of fair value. The tabular disclosure of fair value provides the location that financial assets and liabilities are presented on the Balance Sheet.
As of September 30, 2019
 
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
 
 

(in thousands)
Gross Amounts Recognized
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
 
Net Amounts of Assets presented in the Statement of Financial Position
 
Financial Instruments
 
Fair Value Collateral Posted
 
Net Amount
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap
$
13,561

 
$

 
$
13,561

 
$
22

 
$

 
$
13,539

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap
$
18,451

 
$

 
$
18,451

 
$
22

 
$
17,785

 
$
644

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
162,920

 

 
162,920

 

 
162,920

 

 
As of December 31, 2018
 
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
 
 

(in thousands)
Gross Amounts Recognized
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
 
Net Amounts of Assets presented in the Statement of Financial Position
 
Financial Instruments
 
Fair Value Collateral Posted
 
Net Amount
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap
$
2,217

 
$

 
$
2,217

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,217

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap
$
2,217

 
$

 
$
2,217

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,217

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
221,450

 

 
221,450

 

 
221,450

 



As of September 30, 2019, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was $18.5 million. Further, the Company has minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of its derivative counterparties and has posted collateral of $17.8 million.


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NOTE 9 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following table summarizes financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
 
 
September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total Fair
Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises
$

 
$
10,033

 
$

 
$
10,033

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 
170,313

 

 
170,313

Agency mortgage-backed securities

 
934,111

 

 
934,111

U.S. Treasury bills

 
10,247

 

 
10,247

Corporate debt securities

 
122,629

 
 
 
122,629

Total securities available for sale

 
1,247,333




1,247,333

Other investments
164

 

 

 
164

Derivatives

 
13,561

 

 
13,561

Total assets
$
164

 
$
1,260,894


$


$
1,261,058

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Derivatives
$

 
$
18,451

 
$

 
$
18,451

Total liabilities
$

 
$
18,451


$


$
18,451



 
December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total Fair
Value
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises
$

 
$
98,498

 
$

 
$
98,498

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 
26,810

 

 
26,810

Agency mortgage-backed securities

 
586,136

 

 
586,136

U.S. Treasury bills

 
9,925

 

 
9,925

Total securities available for sale

 
721,369




721,369

Other investments
121

 

 

 
121

Derivatives

 
3,023

 

 
3,023

Total assets
$
121

 
$
724,392


$


$
724,513

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
Derivatives
$

 
$
3,023

 
$

 
$
3,023

Total liabilities
$

 
$
3,023


$


$
3,023





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Level 3 financial instruments

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2019 and 2018.

 
State tax credits held for sale
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Beginning balance
$

 
$
299

 
$

 
$
400

   Total gains:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings

 
7

 

 
13

   Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales

 
(135
)
 

 
(242
)
Ending balance
$

 
$
171

 
$

 
$
171

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in unrealized losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date
$

 
$
(34
)
 
$

 
$
(60
)


From time to time, the Company measures certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These include assets measured at the lower of cost or fair value that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
 
(1)
 
(1)
 
(1)
 
 
 
 
(in thousands)
Total Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total losses for the three
months ended September 30, 2019
 
Total losses for the nine
months ended September 30, 2019
Impaired loans
$
1,589

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,589

 
$
118

 
$
1,532

Total
$
1,589

 
$


$


$
1,589


$
118

 
$
1,532

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) The amounts represent only balances measured at fair value during the period and still held as of the reporting date.


 

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Following is a summary of the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

 
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Carrying Amount
 
Estimated fair value
 
Carrying Amount
 
Estimated fair value
Balance sheet assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
153,730

 
$
153,730

 
$
91,511

 
$
91,511

Federal funds sold
2,829

 
2,829

 
1,714

 
1,714

Interest-bearing deposits
103,918

 
103,918

 
106,512

 
106,512

Securities available for sale
1,247,333

 
1,247,333

 
721,369

 
721,369

Securities held to maturity
60,786

 
61,623

 
65,679

 
63,934

Other investments, at cost
46,867

 
46,867

 
26,654

 
26,654

Loans held for sale
6,281

 
6,281

 
392

 
392

Derivative financial instruments
13,561

 
13,561

 
3,023

 
3,023

Portfolio loans, net
5,183,459

 
5,123,351

 
4,306,525

 
4,253,239

State tax credits, held for sale
43,808

 
46,981

 
37,587

 
39,169

Accrued interest receivable
21,097

 
21,097

 
16,069

 
16,069

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance sheet liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
5,624,380

 
5,604,045

 
4,587,985

 
4,583,047

Subordinated debentures and notes
141,179

 
131,603

 
118,156

 
106,316

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
461,426

 
464,033

 
70,000

 
70,000

Other borrowings and notes payable
199,634

 
199,539

 
223,450

 
223,260

Derivative financial instruments
18,451

 
18,451

 
3,023

 
3,023

Accrued interest payable
2,907

 
2,907

 
1,977

 
1,977



For information regarding the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments refer to Note 18Fair Value Measurements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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The following table presents the level in the fair value hierarchy for the estimated fair values of only the Company’s financial instruments that are not already presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value at September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018.
 
 
Estimated Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
 
Balance at September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Financial Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities held to maturity
$

 
$
61,623

 
$

 
$
61,623

Portfolio loans, net

 

 
5,123,351

 
5,123,351

State tax credits, held for sale

 

 
46,981

 
46,981

Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
4,804,357

 

 
799,688

 
5,604,045

Subordinated debentures and notes

 
131,603

 

 
131,603

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 
464,033

 

 
464,033

Other borrowings and notes payable

 
199,539

 

 
199,539

 
 
Estimated Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
(in thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Financial Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities held to maturity
$

 
$
63,934

 
$

 
$
63,934

Portfolio loans, net

 

 
4,253,239

 
4,253,239

State tax credits, held for sale

 

 
39,169

 
39,169

Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
3,903,556

 

 
679,491

 
4,583,047

Subordinated debentures and notes

 
106,316

 

 
106,316

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 
70,000

 

 
70,000

Other borrowings and notes payable

 
223,260

 

 
223,260




NOTE 10 - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill increased $93.9 million to $211.3 million at September 30, 2019 from $117.3 million at December 31, 2018 due to the acquisition of Trinity.

The table below presents a summary of intangible assets:
 
Nine months ended
(in thousands)
September 30, 2019
Gross core deposit intangible, beginning of period
$
20,574

Additions from acquisition
23,066

Gross core deposit intangible, end of period
43,640

Accumulated amortization
(16,014
)
Core deposit intangible, net, end of period
$
27,626



Amortization expense on the core deposit intangible was $1.6 million and $0.6 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, and $4.0 million and $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The core deposit intangibles are being amortized over a 10 year period.


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The following table reflects the expected amortization schedule for the core deposit intangible at September 30, 2019.
Year
Core Deposit Intangible
(in thousands)
2019
$
1,550

2020
5,608

2021
4,814

2022
4,085

2023
3,456

After 2023
8,113

 
$
27,626




NOTE 11 - SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

The amounts and terms of each issuance of the Company’s subordinated debentures at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:
 
Amount
 
Maturity Date
 
Call Date
 
Interest Rate
(in thousands)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
EFSC Clayco Statutory Trust I
$
3,196

 
$
3,196

 
December 17, 2033
 
December 17, 2008
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 2.85%
EFSC Capital Trust II
5,155

 
5,155

 
June 17, 2034
 
June 17, 2009
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 2.65%
EFSC Statutory Trust III
11,341

 
11,341

 
December 15, 2034
 
December 15, 2009
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 1.97%
EFSC Clayco Statutory Trust II
4,124

 
4,124

 
September 15, 2035
 
September 15, 2010
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 1.83%
EFSC Statutory Trust IV
10,310

 
10,310

 
December 15, 2035
 
December 15, 2010
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 1.44%
EFSC Statutory Trust V
4,124

 
4,124

 
September 15, 2036
 
September 15, 2011
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 1.60%
EFSC Capital Trust VI
14,433

 
14,433

 
March 30, 2037
 
March 30, 2012
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 1.60%
EFSC Capital Trust VII
4,124

 
4,124

 
December 15, 2037
 
December 15, 2012
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 2.25%
JEFFCO Stat Trust I (1)
7,920

 
8,019

 
February 22, 2031
 
February 22, 2011
 
Fixed @ 10.20%
JEFFCO Stat Trust II (1)
4,375

 
4,335

 
March 17, 2034
 
March 17, 2009
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 2.75%
Trinity Capital Trust III (1)
5,189

 

 
September 8, 2034
 
September 8, 2009
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 2.70%
Trinity Capital Trust IV (1)
10,293

 

 
November 23, 2035
 
August 23, 2010
 
Fixed @ 6.88%
Trinity Capital Trust V (1)
7,502

 

 
December 15, 2036
 
September 15, 2011
 
Floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 1.65%
Total junior subordinated debentures
92,086

 
69,161

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes
50,000

 
50,000

 
November 1, 2026
 
November 1, 2021
 
Fixed @ 4.75% until
November 1, 2021, then floats @ 3MO LIBOR + 3.387%
Debt issuance costs
(907
)
 
(1,005
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes
49,093

 
48,995

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total subordinated debentures and notes
$
141,179

 
$
118,156

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Purchase accounting adjustments are reflected in the balance and also impact the effective interest rate.


As part of the acquisition of Trinity, the Company acquired additional junior subordinated debentures issued by unconsolidated statutory trusts with a par value of $26.8 million. The Company has assigned a fair value of $22.8 million to these junior subordinated debentures.


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NOTE 12 - NEW AUTHORITATIVE ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE

FASB ASU 2018-13 “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement” In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, which changes the fair value measurement disclosure requirements of ASC 820. The amendments in this ASU are the result of a broader disclosure project called FASB Concepts Statement, Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting — Chapter 8: Notes to Financial Statements, which the Board finalized on August 28, 2018. The Board used the guidance in the Concepts Statement, including consideration of costs and benefits, to improve the effectiveness of ASC 820’s disclosure requirements. The amendments in this update are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. Early adoption is permitted upon issuance of this update. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of this update and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Company has selected the option to adopt the removal or modification of disclosures during the second quarter of 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the additional disclosures and has not yet determined the impact this standard may have on its consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASU 2016-13 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments (Topic 326)” which changes the methodology for evaluating impairment of most financial instruments. The ASU replaces the currently used incurred loss model with a forward-looking expected loss model, which will generally result in a more timely recognition of losses. Existing PCI assets will be grandfathered and classified as purchased credit deteriorated (PCD) assets at the date of adoption. The PCD assets will be grossed up for the allowance for expected credit losses at the date of adoption and the noncredit discount will continue to be recognized in interest income based on the yield of such assets as of the adoption date. Subsequent changes in expected credit losses on PCD assets will be recorded through the allowance. The guidance becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has formed an implementation team that includes members of accounting, credit, and loan operations to review the requirements of ASU 2016-13, and has contracted with a software provider to aid in implementation. The Company has assessed its data and system needs, implemented a model validation process, selected portfolio segmentations and loss methodologies, and is continuing to refine forecast inputs and documentation of the end-to-end process. While the impact of adopting this standard has not been fully determined, the Company will recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to the allowance and retained earnings upon adoption.  The Company expects to finalize quantifying the anticipated impact of the adoption of this standard on the Company’s financial statements during the fourth quarter of 2019.


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

Forward Looking Statements
Some of the information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements typically are identified with use of terms such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “could,” “continue” and the negative of these terms and similar words, although some forward-looking statements may be expressed differently. Forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements regarding plans, objectives, expectations or consequences of statements about the future performance, operations products and services of the Company and its subsidiaries. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. You should be aware that our actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to: our ability to efficiently integrate acquisitions into our operations, retain the customers of these businesses and grow the acquired operations; credit risk; changes in the appraised valuation of real estate securing impaired loans; outcomes of litigation and other contingencies; exposure to general and local economic conditions; risks associated with rapid increases or decreases in prevailing interest rates; consolidation within the banking industry; competition from banks and other financial institutions; our ability to attract and retain relationship officers and other key personnel; burdens imposed by federal and state regulation; changes in regulatory requirements; changes in accounting policies and practices or accounting standards, including ASU 2016-13 (Topic 326), “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” commonly referenced as the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) model, which will change how we estimate credit losses and may increase the required level of our allowance for credit losses after adoption on January 1, 2020; uncertainty regarding the future of LIBOR; and other risks discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” under Part 1, Item 1A of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which could cause the Company’s actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis and expectations only as of the date of such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to publicly revise or update forward-looking statements after the date of this report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by federal securities law. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all risk factors. Readers should carefully review all disclosures we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission which are available on our website at www.enterprisebank.com under “Investor Relations.”

Introduction

The following discussion describes the significant changes to the financial condition of the Company that have occurred during the first nine months of 2019 compared to the financial condition as of December 31, 2018. In addition, this discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting the results of operations, liquidity and cash flows of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, compared to the same periods in 2018. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Certain financial condition comparisons to the prior year and results of operations comparisons for the linked quarter are included for additional trend analysis.


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Executive Summary

The Company closed its acquisition of Trinity Capital Corporation (“Trinity”) on March 8, 2019. The results of operations of Trinity are included in our consolidated results from this date forward and are excluded from preceding periods. See “Item 1, Note 2 – Acquisitions” for more information.

The following table presents the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Trinity as of March 8, 2019:
(in thousands)
 
Assets acquired:
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
13,899

Interest-earning deposits greater than 90 days
100

Securities
428,096

Loans
684,314

Other real estate
4,512

Other investments
6,673

Fixed assets
27,286

Accrued interest receivable
3,997

Intangible assets
23,066

Deferred tax assets
9,651

Other assets
30,037

Total assets acquired
$
1,231,631

 
 
Liabilities assumed:
 
Deposits
$
1,081,187

Subordinated debentures
22,834

FHLB advances
6,971

Accrued interest payable
370

Other liabilities
5,015

Total liabilities assumed
$
1,116,377

 
 
Net assets acquired
$
115,254

 
 
Consideration paid:
 
Cash
$
37,275

Common stock
171,885

Total consideration paid
$
209,160

 
 
Goodwill
$
93,906




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Below are highlights of our financial performance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.
(in thousands, except per share data)
At or for the three months ended
 
For the nine months ended
September 30,
2019
 
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
2019
 
September 30,
2018
EARNINGS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total interest income
$
81,078

 
$
60,757

 
$
227,896

 
$
173,800

Total interest expense
18,032

 
12,664

 
50,792

 
32,488

Net interest income
63,046

 
48,093

 
177,104

 
141,312

Provision for portfolio loans
1,833

 
2,263

 
5,031

 
4,524

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
61,213

 
45,830

 
172,073

 
136,788

Total noninterest income
13,564

 
8,410

 
34,758

 
27,645

Total noninterest expense
38,239

 
29,922

 
127,131

 
88,284

Income before income tax expense
36,538

 
24,318

 
79,700

 
76,149

Income tax expense
7,469

 
1,802

 
16,051

 
10,461

Net income
$
29,069

 
$
22,516

 
$
63,649

 
$
65,688

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
1.09

 
$
0.97

 
$
2.46

 
$
2.84

Diluted earnings per share
1.08

 
0.97

 
2.45

 
2.81

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average assets
1.60
%
 
1.63
%
 
1.26
%
 
1.62
%
Return on average common equity
13.66

 
15.22

 
11.00

 
15.41

Return on average tangible common equity1
19.08

 
19.42

 
15.16

 
19.85

Net interest margin (tax equivalent)
3.81

 
3.78

 
3.85

 
3.78

Core net interest margin1
3.69

 
3.74

 
3.76

 
3.74

Efficiency ratio
49.91

 
52.96

 
60.01

 
52.25

Core efficiency ratio1
51.73

 
52.23

 
52.96

 
52.86

Book value per common share
$
31.79

 
$
25.41

 
 
 
 
Tangible book value per common share1
22.82

 
19.94

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSET QUALITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net charge-offs
$
1,070

 
$
2,447

 
$
3,866

 
$
2,862

Nonperforming loans
15,569

 
17,044

 
 
 
 
Classified assets
93,984

 
73,704

 
 
 
 
Nonperforming loans to total loans
0.30
%
 
0.40
%
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming assets to total assets
0.33

 
0.32

 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
0.85

 
1.04

 
 
 
 
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)
0.08

 
0.23

 
0.11
%
 
0.09
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) A non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation has been included in this section under the caption “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company notes the following trends:

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company had net income of $29.1 million and $63.6 million, respectively, compared to $22.5 million and $65.7 million in the prior year periods. Earnings per diluted share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, were $1.08 and $2.45 per diluted share, respectively, and $0.97 and $2.81 per diluted share, for the same periods in 2018. Net income and

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earnings per share for the first nine months of 2019 were impacted from $18.0 million pretax ($14.0 million after tax), of merger-related expenses compared to the prior year period.

Excluding the impact of merger-related expenses, the adjusted return on average assets1, adjusted return on average common equity1, and adjusted return on average tangible common equity1 were 1.54%, 13.42%, and 18.50%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased $15.0 million and $35.8 million over the prior year periods. The acquisition of Trinity along with organic loan growth and an expanded investment portfolio supported the increase in net interest income over the prior year periods.

The net interest margin for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 expanded over the prior year periods, primarily due to the impact of interest rate increases on portfolio loans out-pacing the increase in deposit and borrowing costs and the addition of Trinity’s lower-cost deposit portfolio. Core net interest margin,1 which excludes incremental accretion on non-core acquired loans, increased two basis points to 3.76% for the first nine months of 2019 from the prior year period, and decreased five basis points to 3.69% for the three months ended September 30, 2019 from the prior year period. The decline in core net interest margin during the third quarter of 2019 over the prior year period was primarily caused by the reduction in short-term rates during the three months ended September 30, 2019. Additionally, the overall mix of interest-earning assets negatively impacted net interest margin due to a larger investment portfolio.

Noninterest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased $5.2 million and $7.1 million, respectively, compared to the prior year periods due to contributions from Trinity of approximately $2.4 million and $5.3 million, respectively, primarily related to wealth management and card services revenue. Tax credit income also contributed to the increase in both periods.

Noninterest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased $8.3 million and $38.8 million, respectively, compared to the prior year periods. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2019 reflects the ongoing operating expenses from the Trinity acquisition, including planned cost savings from the transaction. The increase in the first nine months of 2019 was primarily due to merger-related expenses of $18.0 million and increased operating expenses following the closing of the Trinity acquisition, most notably in employee compensation and benefits.

Balance sheet highlights:

Loans – Total loans increased to $5.2 billion at September 30, 2019, increasing $878.0 million when compared to December 31, 2018. The increase is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Trinity along with growth in the commercial and industrial (“C&I”), commercial real estate (“CRE”), and life insurance premium finance categories, partially offset by paydowns outpacing growth in the other categories.
Deposits – Total deposits at September 30, 2019 were $5.6 billion, an increase of $1.0 billion, from December 31, 2018. The increase is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Trinity. Core deposits, defined as total deposits excluding time deposits, were $4.8 billion at September 30, 2019, an increase of $900.8 million, or 23% when compared to December 31, 2018. The ratio of noninterest-bearing deposits to total deposits was relatively stable at 23% at September 30, 2019, compared to 24% at December 31, 2018.
Asset quality – Nonperforming loans were $15.6 million at September 30, 2019, compared to $16.7 million at December 31, 2018. Nonperforming loans represented 0.30% and 0.38% of total loans at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The provision for loan losses was $1.8 million and $5.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared to $2.3 million and $4.5 million for the prior year periods, respectively. See “Item 1, Note 5 – Portfolio Loans, and Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for more information.

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Shareholders’ equity – The Company repurchased 302,756 shares at an average price of $39.03 per share in the third quarter of 2019.
1A non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation has been included in this section under the caption “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Interest Income
Average Balance Sheet
The following tables present, for the periods indicated, certain information related to our average interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as, the corresponding interest rates earned and paid, all on a tax equivalent basis. Non-core acquired loans noted in the table below were acquired from the FDIC and were previously covered by shared-loss agreements.
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
2019
 
2018
(in thousands)
Average Balance
 
Interest
Income/Expense
 
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
Average Balance
 
Interest
Income/Expense
 
Average
Yield/
Rate
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable portfolio loans (1)
$
5,140,946

 
$
68,309

 
5.27
%
 
$
4,196,242

 
$
54,086

 
5.11
%
Tax-exempt portfolio loans (2)
26,364

 
482

 
7.25

 
34,392

 
483

 
5.57

Non-core acquired loans - contractual
10,699

 
402

 
14.91

 
21,891

 
399

 
7.23

Non-core acquired loans - incremental accretion
 
 
2,140

 
79.36

 
 
 
535

 
9.70

Total loans
5,178,009

 
71,333

 
5.47

 
4,252,525


55,503

 
5.18

Taxable debt and equity investments
1,169,753

 
8,323

 
2.82

 
715,846

 
4,805

 
2.66

Non-taxable debt and equity investments (2)
143,107

 
1,287

 
3.57

 
39,283

 
349

 
3.52

Short-term investments
113,214

 
572

 
2.00

 
64,919

 
306

 
1.87

Total securities and short-term investments
1,426,074

 
10,182

 
2.83

 
820,048


5,460

 
2.64

Total interest-earning assets
6,604,083

 
81,515

 
4.90

 
5,072,573

 
60,963

 
4.77

Noninterest-earning assets
618,274

 
 
 
 
 
398,931

 
 
 
 
 Total assets
$
7,222,357

 
 
 
 
 
$
5,471,504

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
$
1,356,328

 
$
2,048

 
0.60
%
 
$
758,621

 
$
799

 
0.42
%
Money market accounts
1,639,603

 
6,959

 
1.68

 
1,523,822

 
5,423

 
1.41

Savings
548,109

 
232

 
0.17

 
208,057

 
157

 
0.30

Certificates of deposit
820,943

 
3,970

 
1.92

 
678,214

 
2,878

 
1.68

Total interest-bearing deposits
4,364,983

 
13,209

 
1.20

 
3,168,714


9,257

 
1.16

Subordinated debentures
141,136

 
1,956

 
5.50

 
118,134

 
1,483

 
4.98

FHLB advances
378,207

 
2,203

 
2.31

 
311,522

 
1,729

 
2.20

Other borrowed funds
193,055

 
664

 
1.36

 
160,151

 
195

 
0.48

Total interest-bearing liabilities
5,077,381

 
18,032

 
1.41

 
3,758,521


12,664

 
1.34

Noninterest bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
1,232,360

 
 
 
 
 
1,086,809

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
68,642

 
 
 
 
 
39,409

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
6,378,383

 
 
 
 
 
4,884,739

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
843,974

 
 
 
 
 
586,765

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity
$
7,222,357

 
 
 
 
 
$
5,471,504

 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
$
63,483

 
 
 
 
 
$
48,299

 
 
Net interest spread
 
 
 
 
3.49
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.43
%
Net interest margin
 
 
 
 
3.81
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.78
%
Core net interest margin (3)
 
 
 
 
3.69
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.74
%
(1)
Average balances include non-accrual loans. The income on such loans is included in interest but is recognized only upon receipt. Loan fees, net of amortization of deferred loan origination fees and costs, included in interest income are approximately $1.3 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 respectively.
(2)
Non-taxable income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a 24.7% tax rate in 2019 and 2018. The tax-equivalent adjustments were $0.4 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(3)
A non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation has been included in this section under the caption “Use of Non-GAAP Financial measures.”

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Nine months ended September 30, 2019
 
2019
 
2018
(in thousands)
Average Balance
 
Interest
Income/Expense
 
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
Average Balance
 
Interest
Income/Expense
 
Average
Yield/
Rate
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable portfolio loans (1)
$
4,890,974

 
$
195,628

 
5.35
%
 
$
4,144,319

 
$
154,760

 
4.99
%
Tax-exempt portfolio loans (2)
27,063

 
1,359

 
6.71

 
35,561

 
1,446

 
5.44

Non-core acquired loans - contractual
12,598

 
1,009

 
10.71

 
25,705

 
1,342

 
6.98

Non-core acquired loans - incremental accretion
 
 
4,207

 
44.66

 
 
 
1,592

 
8.28

Total loans
4,930,635

 
202,203

 
5.48

 
4,205,585

 
159,140

 
5.06

Taxable debt and equity investments
1,041,874

 
22,030

 
2.83

 
705,894

 
13,426

 
2.54

Non-taxable debt and equity investments (2)
111,758

 
3,025

 
3.62

 
40,576

 
1,084

 
3.57

Short-term investments
108,930

 
1,722

 
2.11

 
63,416

 
777

 
1.64

Total securities and short-term investments
1,262,562

 
26,777

 
2.84

 
809,886

 
15,287

 
2.52

Total interest-earning assets
6,193,197

 
228,980

 
4.94

 
5,015,471

 
174,427

 
4.65

Noninterest-earning assets
556,791

 
 
 
 
 
393,933

 
 
 
 
 Total assets
$
6,749,988

 
 
 
 
 
$
5,409,404

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
$
1,273,591

 
$
5,972

 
0.63
%
 
$
814,679

 
$
2,422

 
0.40
%
Money market accounts
1,579,702

 
20,470

 
1.73

 
1,470,177

 
13,221

 
1.20

Savings
471,024

 
646

 
0.18

 
206,213

 
429

 
0.28

Certificates of deposit
783,182

 
11,060

 
1.89

 
638,889

 
7,115

 
1.49

Total interest-bearing deposits
4,107,499

 
38,148

 
1.24

 
3,129,958

 
23,187

 
0.99

Subordinated debentures
135,512

 
5,562

 
5.49

 
118,123

 
4,305

 
4.87

FHLB advances
286,267

 
5,297

 
2.47

 
302,937

 
4,435

 
1.96

Other borrowed funds
199,842

 
1,785

 
1.19

 
178,245

 
561

 
0.42

Total interest-bearing liabilities
4,729,120

 
50,792

 
1.44

 
3,729,263

 
32,488

 
1.16

Noninterest bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits
1,188,758

 
 
 
 
 
1,073,903

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
58,267

 
 
 
 
 
36,323

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
5,976,145

 
 
 
 
 
4,839,489

 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity
773,843

 
 
 
 
 
569,915

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity
$
6,749,988

 
 
 
 
 
$
5,409,404

 
 
 
 
Net interest income
 
 
$
178,188

 
 
 
 
 
$
141,939

 
 
Net interest spread
 
 
 
 
3.50
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.49
%
Net interest margin
 
 
 
 
3.85
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.78
%
Core net interest margin (3)
 
 
 
 
3.76
%
 
 
 
 
 
3.74
%
(1)
Average balances include non-accrual loans. The income on such loans is included in interest but is recognized only upon receipt. Loan fees, net of amortization of deferred loan origination fees and costs, included in interest income are approximately $3.4 million and $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 respectively.
(2)
Non-taxable income is presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis using a 24.7% tax rate in 2019 and 2018. The tax-equivalent adjustments were $1.1 million and $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(3)
A non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation has been included in this section under the caption "Use of Non-GAAP Financial measures."

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Rate/Volume

The following table sets forth, on a tax-equivalent basis for the periods indicated, a summary of the changes in interest income and interest expense resulting from changes in yield/rates and volume.
 
2019 compared to 2018
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
Increase (decrease) due to
 
Increase (decrease) due to
(in thousands)
Volume(1)
 
Rate(2)
 
Net
 
Volume(1)
 
Rate(2)
 
Net
Interest earned on:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable loans
$
12,487

 
$
1,736

 
$
14,223

 
$
29,304

 
$
11,564

 
$
40,868

Tax-exempt loans (3)
(128
)
 
127

 
(1
)
 
(387
)
 
300

 
(87
)
Non-core acquired loans
(698
)
 
2,306

 
1,608

 
(2,135
)
 
4,417

 
2,282

Taxable debt and equity investments
3,213

 
305

 
3,518

 
6,968

 
1,636

 
8,604

Non-taxable debt and equity investments (3)
933

 
5

 
938

 
1,927

 
14

 
1,941

Short-term investments
244

 
22

 
266

 
673

 
272

 
945

Total interest-earning assets
$
16,051

 
$
4,501

 
$
20,552

 
$
36,350

 
$
18,203

 
$
54,553

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest paid on:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
$
809

 
$
440

 
$
1,249

 
$
1,753

 
$
1,797

 
$
3,550

Money market accounts
436

 
1,100

 
1,536

 
1,048

 
6,201

 
7,249

Savings
167

 
(92
)
 
75

 
402

 
(185
)
 
217

Certificates of deposit
650

 
442

 
1,092

 
1,804

 
2,141

 
3,945

Subordinated debentures
308

 
165

 
473

 
677

 
580

 
1,257

FHLB advances
385

 
89

 
474

 
(255
)
 
1,117

 
862

Borrowed funds
47

 
422

 
469

 
76

 
1,148

 
1,224

Total interest-bearing liabilities
2,802

 
2,566

 
5,368

 
5,505

 
12,799

 
18,304

Net interest income
$
13,249

 
$
1,935

 
$
15,184

 
$
30,845

 
$
5,404

 
$
36,249

(1) Change in volume multiplied by yield/rate of prior period.
(2) Change in yield/rate multiplied by volume of prior period.
(3) Nontaxable income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using the combined statutory federal and state income tax rate in effect for each tax year.
NOTE: The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to rate and volume changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

Net interest income (on a tax equivalent basis) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased 31% and 26%, respectively, over the prior year periods primarily from higher loan and investment volumes. Loan and investment volumes benefited from the Trinity acquisition and organic growth in the loan portfolio. In addition to an increase in interest rates in the current-year periods that positively impacted net interest income, incremental accretion on non-core acquired loans also contributed to the increase. The increase in incremental accretion was due to successful loan workouts on several non-core acquired loans.
The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.81% and 3.85% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared to 3.78% in both the prior year periods. The net interest margin benefited from the impact of interest rate increases on the Company's asset sensitive balance sheet and the incremental accretion on non-core acquired loans. While the overall yield on interest-earning assets increased in 2019 over the prior year periods, short-term interest rates at September 30, 2019 have declined from September 30, 2018. An increase in the investment portfolio in 2019 over 2018 has contributed to growth in net interest income, but the shift in earning assets between loans and investments has also reduced the net interest margin. Total investments were 22% of average interest earning assets for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared to 16% in the prior year period. Partially offsetting the increase from earning assets was the cost of total interest-bearing liabilities that increased seven basis points and 28 basis points for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the prior year periods. The increase

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in the interest rate paid on deposits reflects market interest rate trends, as the Company continues to defend existing and attract new core deposit relationships. Deposit pricing adjustments typically lag market movements in interest rates. While short-term interest rates have declined in 2019, the impact of these declines has not yet been reflected in the cost of deposits. The Company has $3.5 billion in money market and interest-bearing deposit accounts which experienced an increase in yield over the past several quarters as interest rates have risen. Within those categories, we have approximately $600 million directly indexed to federal funds. In addition, there are other wholesale and brokered funds that have and will continue to adjust with the federal funds rate and other indices.

The Company manages its balance sheet to defend against pressures on core net interest margin, which could be negatively impacted by continued competition for deposits, current interest rate conditions, and downward movement in short-term rates.

Noninterest Income

The following table presents a comparative summary of the major components of noninterest income for the periods indicated.
 
2019 compared to 2018
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
 
Increase (decrease)
 
2019
 
2018
 
Increase (decrease)
Service charges on deposit accounts
$
3,246

 
$
2,997

 
$
249

 
8
%
 
$
9,547

 
$
8,855

 
$
692

 
8
%
Wealth management revenue
2,661

 
2,012

 
649

 
32
%
 
7,314

 
6,267

 
1,047

 
17
%
Card services revenue
2,494

 
1,760

 
734

 
42
%
 
6,745

 
4,926

 
1,819

 
37
%
Tax credit income
1,238

 
192

 
1,046

 
545
%
 
1,968

 
508

 
1,460

 
287
%
Gain on sale of investment securities
337

 

 
337

 
NM

 
337

 
9

 
328

 
3,644
%
Miscellaneous income
3,588

 
1,449

 
2,139

 
148
%
 
8,847

 
7,080

 
1,767

 
25
%
Total noninterest income
$
13,564

 
$
8,410

 
$
5,154

 
61
%
 
$
34,758

 
$
27,645

 
$
7,113

 
26
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NM - Not meaningful

Noninterest income increased $5.2 million, or 61%, and $7.1 million, or 26%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2018. Both periods in 2019 benefited from the Trinity acquisition that comprised most of the increases over the prior year periods. Trinity’s noninterest income sources will primarily increase the Company’s wealth management and card services revenue, and other income to a lesser extent. The acquisition of Trinity initially added $406 million of additional assets under management. The Company’s tax credit income has increased in 2019 over 2018 due to stronger activity in the current year.

The Company expects growth in noninterest income of a high single digit percentage for 2019 and 2020 over the previous year’s level, exclusive of the impact of the Trinity acquisition.


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Noninterest Expense

The following table presents a comparative summary of the major components of noninterest expense for the periods indicated.
 
2019 compared to 2018
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
 
Increase (decrease)
 
2019
 
2018
 
Increase (decrease)
Employee compensation and benefits
$
20,845

 
$
16,297

 
$
4,548

 
28
%
 
$
60,884

 
$
49,370

 
$
11,514

 
23
%
Occupancy
3,179

 
2,394

 
785

 
33
%
 
9,004

 
7,142

 
1,862

 
26
%
Data processing
2,051

 
1,634

 
417

 
26
%
 
6,415

 
4,634

 
1,781

 
38
%
Professional fees
1,064

 
1,023

 
41

 
4
%
 
2,847

 
2,619

 
228

 
9
%
Merger related expenses
393

 

 
393

 
%
 
17,969

 

 
17,969

 
%
Other
10,707

 
8,574

 
2,133

 
25
%
 
30,012

 
24,519

 
5,493

 
22
%
Total noninterest expense
$
38,239

 
$
29,922

 
$
8,317

 
28
%
 
$
127,131

 
$
88,284

 
$
38,847

 
44
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Efficiency ratio
49.91
%
 
52.96
%
 
(3.05
)%
 


 
60.01
%
 
52.25
%
 
7.76
%
 


Core efficiency ratio1
51.73
%
 
52.23
%
 
(0.5
)%
 


 
52.96
%
 
52.86
%
 
0.1
%
 


1A non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation has been included in this section under the caption “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Noninterest expense increased $8.3 million, or 28%, and $38.8 million, or 44%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2018. The increase from the prior year periods were impacted by merger-related expenses of $0.4 million and $18.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. In addition, increased operating expenses from the Trinity acquisition, most notably in employee compensation and benefits, will be included in the Company’s ongoing expense run-rate. The three-month period ended September 30, 2019 incorporates a majority of the cost-saving measures from the acquisition. The Company expects its noninterest expense to range between $37 million and $39 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Efficiency improvements that have resulted in net interest income and noninterest income growth exceeding the growth in noninterest expense, excluding merger expenses, have resulted in continued improvements to the Company’s efficiency ratio.

Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate was 20.4% and 20.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, compared to 7.4% and 13.7% for the same periods in 2018. Reduced excess tax benefits from the vesting of stock-based compensation and nondeductible merger-related expenses in 2019 contributed to the increase in the effective tax rate in 2019. Additionally, tax credit investments and a tax benefit recognized in the third quarter of 2018 upon the finalization of the 2017 tax return benefited the prior year periods.

The Company expects its effective tax rate for the full year of 2019 to be approximately 20%, excluding potential tax planning strategies.


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Summary Balance Sheet

The Trinity acquisition added $1.2 billion of assets and $1.1 billion of liabilities to the balance sheet in 2019.
(in thousands)
September 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
 
Increase (decrease)
Total cash and cash equivalents
$
256,502

 
$
196,552

 
$
59,950

 
31
%
Securities
1,308,119

 
787,048

 
521,071

 
66

Loans held for investment
5,228,014

 
4,350,001

 
878,013

 
20

Total assets
7,346,791

 
5,645,662

 
1,701,129

 
30

Deposits
5,624,380

 
4,587,985

 
1,036,395

 
23

Total liabilities
6,500,696

 
5,041,858

 
1,458,838

 
29

Total shareholders’ equity
846,095

 
603,804

 
242,291

 
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Assets

Loans by Type

The Company has a diversified loan portfolio, with no particular concentration of credit in any one economic sector; however, a substantial portion of the portfolio, including the C&I category, is secured by real estate. The ability of the Company’s borrowers to honor their contractual obligations is partially dependent upon the local economy and its effect on the real estate market.

The following table summarizes the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio:
(in thousands)
September 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
 
Increase (decrease)
Commercial and industrial
$
2,303,495

 
$
2,123,167

 
$
180,328

 
8
%
Commercial real estate - investor owned
1,287,020

 
867,667

 
419,353

 
48

Commercial real estate - owner occupied
680,868

 
614,167

 
66,701

 
11

Construction and land development
433,486

 
334,645

 
98,841

 
30

Residential real estate
386,173

 
305,026

 
81,147

 
27

Consumer and other
136,972

 
105,329

 
31,643

 
30

   Loans held for investment
$
5,228,014

 
$
4,350,001

 
$
878,013

 
20
%

Loans grew $878 million to $5.2 billion at September 30, 2019, when compared to December 31, 2018. The increase is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Trinity along with growth in the C&I, CRE, and life insurance premium finance categories, partially offset by paydowns outpacing growth in the other categories. We expect continued loan growth in 2019 and 2020 to be 6-8% excluding Trinity acquired loans.


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The following table illustrates portfolio loan growth with selected specialized lending detail:
(in thousands)
September 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
 
Increase (decrease)
C&I - general
$
1,174,569

 
$
995,491

 
$
179,078

 
18
 %
CRE investor owned - general
1,281,332

 
862,423

 
418,909

 
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CRE owner occupied - general
566,219

 
496,835

 
69,384

 
14

Enterprise value lending1
417,521

 
465,992

 
(48,471
)
 
(10
)
Life insurance premium financing1
468,051

 
417,950

 
50,101

 
12

Residential real estate - general
386,174

 
304,671

 
81,503

 
27

Construction and land development - general
403,590

 
310,832

 
92,758

 
30

Tax credits1
265,626

 
262,735

 
2,891

 
1

Agriculture1
136,249

 
136,188

 
61

 

Consumer and other - general
128,683

 
96,884

 
31,799

 
33

Total loans
$
5,228,014

 
$
4,350,001

 
$
878,013

 
20
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note: Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified among the categories to conform to the current period presentation.
1Specialized categories may include a mix of C&I, CRE, construction and land development, or consumer and other loans.

Specialized lending products, especially enterprise value lending, life insurance premium financing, and tax credits, consist of primarily C&I loans. These loans are sourced through relationships developed with estate planning firms and private equity funds, and are not bound geographically by our four markets. These specialized loan products offer opportunities to expand and diversify geographically by entering into new markets. The Company continues to focus on originating high-quality C&I relationships, as they typically have variable interest rates and allow for cross selling opportunities involving other banking products. C&I loan growth, coupled with typically fixed-rate CRE lending, supports management’s efforts to maintain a flexible asset sensitive interest rate risk position.


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Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for loan losses arising from loans charged off and recoveries on loans previously charged off, by loan category, and additions to the allowance charged to expense.
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Allowance at beginning of period, for portfolio loans
$
42,935

 
$
42,007

 
$
42,295

 
$
38,166

Loans charged off:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
(1,295
)
 
(2,405
)
 
(4,528
)
 
(4,093
)
Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
(22
)
 
(22
)
 
(609
)
 
(22
)
Construction and land development

 

 
(45
)
 

Residential
(255
)
 
(122
)
 
(348
)
 
(414
)
Consumer and other
(86
)
 
(46
)
 
(268
)
 
(128
)
Total loans charged off
(1,658
)
 
(2,595
)

(5,798
)

(4,657
)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
209

 
2

 
270

 
1,076

Real estate:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial
14

 
12

 
81

 
37

Construction and land development
260

 
21

 
758

 
395

Residential
65

 
88

 
553

 
220

Consumer and other
40

 
25

 
270

 
67

Total recoveries of loans
588

 
148


1,932


1,795

Net loan charge-offs
(1,070
)
 
(2,447
)

(3,866
)

(2,862
)
Provision for loan losses
1,833

 
2,332

 
5,269

 
6,588

Allowance at end of period, for portfolio loans
$
43,698

 
$
41,892


$
43,698


$
41,892

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance at beginning of period, for purchased credit impaired loans
$
886

 
$
2,363

 
$
1,181

 
$
4,411

   Loans charged off

 

 

 

   Recoveries of loans

 

 

 

Net loan charge-offs

 

 

 

Provision reversal for purchased credit impaired loan losses

 
(69
)
 
(238
)
 
(2,064
)
Other
(29
)
 

 
(86
)
 
(53
)
Allowance at end of period, for purchased credit impaired loans
$
857

 
$
2,294


$
857


$
2,294

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total allowance at end of period
$
44,555

 
$
44,186

 
$
44,555

 
$
44,186

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Portfolio loans, average
$
5,164,409

 
$
4,230,090

 
$
4,916,631

 
$
4,178,900

Total loans, average
5,178,009

 
4,252,525

 
4,930,635

 
4,205,585

Total loans, ending
5,228,014

 
4,267,430

 
 
 
 
Net charge-offs to average loans
0.08
%
 
0.23
%
 
0.11
%
 
0.09
%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
0.85
%
 
1.04
%
 
0.85
%
 
1.04
%

The provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $1.8 million and $5.0 million, respectively, compared to $2.3 million and $4.5 million for same periods in 2018, respectively. The provision is reflective of loan growth and charge-offs in the period.

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The allowance for loan losses was 0.85% of loans at September 30, 2019, compared to 1.04% at September 30, 2018. The decrease in the ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans was primarily due to the acquisition of Trinity loans that were recorded at fair value and did not have a corresponding allowance for loan losses. The Company recorded a credit mark on the Trinity loan portfolio of $24.4 million at acquisition.

Management believes the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb inherent losses in the loan portfolio.

Nonperforming assets

The following table presents the categories of nonperforming assets and other ratios as of the dates indicated.
(in thousands)
September 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
 
September 30,
2018
Non-accrual loans
$
15,430

 
$
16,520

 
$
14,935

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest
60

 

 
1,289

Restructured loans
79

 
225

 
820

Total nonperforming loans
15,569

 
16,745

 
17,044

Other real estate
8,498

 
469

 
408

Total nonperforming assets
$
24,067

 
$
17,214

 
$
17,452

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
7,346,791

 
$
5,645,662

 
$
5,517,539

Total loans
5,132,391

 
4,350,001

 
4,267,430

Total loans plus other real estate
5,236,512

 
4,350,470

 
4,267,430

Nonperforming loans to total loans
0.30
%
 
0.38
%
 
0.40
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
0.33

 
0.30

 
0.32

Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans
286
%
 
260
%
 
259
%

Nonperforming loans decreased $1.2 million to $15.6 million at September 30, 2019 from $16.7 million at December 31, 2018. Net charge-offs in 2019, that contributed to the decline in nonperforming loans, are comprised primarily of two loan relationships identified as nonperforming loans at the end of 2018. The charge-off of these loans did not significantly impact the provision for loan losses, as the credits were specifically reserved at the end of 2018.

Other real estate increased in 2019 primarily due to the foreclosure of a $5.4 million commercial property that was a purchased credit impaired loan from our acquisition of Jefferson County Bancshares Inc., along with the addition of 15 properties with the acquisition of Trinity totaling $4.5 million. The foreclosure of the commercial property did not result in a write-down of the asset. These additions were partially offset by other real estate sales of $4.3 million.


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Nonperforming loans 

Nonperforming loans exclude PCI loans that are accounted for on a pool basis. See Item 1, Note 5 – Loans for more information on these loans.
 
Nonperforming loans based on loan type were as follows:
 
(in thousands)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
September 30, 2018
Commercial and industrial
$
11,433

 
$
12,950

 
$
12,197

Commercial real estate
2,858

 
1,206

 
2,058

Construction and land development

 

 

Residential real estate
1,267

 
2,277

 
2,477

Consumer and other
11

 
312

 
312

Total
$
15,569

 
$
16,745


$
17,044


The following table summarizes the changes in nonperforming loans:
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
Nonperforming loans beginning of period
$
16,745

 
$
15,687

Additions to nonaccrual loans
14,861

 
6,966

Additions to restructured loans

 
274

Charge-offs
(5,470
)
 
(4,546
)
Other principal reductions
(8,221
)
 
(2,426
)
Moved to other real estate
(1,732
)
 
(200
)
Moved to performing
(674
)
 

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest
60

 
1,289

Nonperforming loans end of period
$
15,569

 
$
17,044


Other real estate

Other real estate was $8.5 million at September 30, 2019 compared to $0.4 million at September 30, 2018.

The following table summarizes the changes in other real estate:
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
Other real estate beginning of period
$
469

 
$
498

Additions and expenses capitalized to prepare property for sale
7,964

 
408

Additions from acquisition
4,512

 

Writedowns in value
(126
)
 
(44
)
Sales
(4,321
)
 
(454
)
Other real estate end of period
$
8,498

 
$
408


Writedowns in fair value are recorded in other noninterest expense based on current market activity shown in the appraisals.


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Liabilities

Liabilities totaled $6.5 billion at September 30, 2019, compared to $5.0 billion at December 31, 2018. The increase in liabilities was due to $1.0 billion of growth in total deposits primarily attributable to the acquisition of Trinity and a $391.4 million increase in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances, partially offset by a decrease of $23.8 million in other borrowings and notes payable. The increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances supported the increase in the investment portfolio, the reduction in higher-cost other borrowings and the Company’s share repurchase plan.

Deposits
(in thousands)
September 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
 
Increase (decrease)
Demand deposits
$
1,295,450

 
$
1,100,718

 
$
194,732

 
18
%
Interest-bearing transaction accounts
1,307,855

 
1,037,684

 
270,171

 
26
%
Money market accounts
1,652,394

 
1,565,729

 
86,665

 
6
%
Savings
548,658

 
199,425

 
349,233

 
175
%
Certificates of deposit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brokered
209,754

 
198,981

 
10,773

 
5
%
Other
610,269

 
485,448

 
124,821

 
26
%
Total deposits
$
5,624,380

 
$
4,587,985

 
$
1,036,395

 
23
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-time deposits / total deposits
85
%
 
85
%
 
 
 
 
Demand deposits / total deposits
23
%
 
24
%
 
 
 
 

Total deposits at September 30, 2019 were $5.6 billion, an increase of 23%, from December 31, 2018. The increase is due to the acquisition of Trinity, partially offset by a decline in interest-bearing deposits. Noninterest bearing deposits as a percentage of total deposits was 23% at September 30, 2019 compared to 24% at December 31, 2018. The deposit portfolio acquired with Trinity had a lower percentage of noninterest-bearing deposit accounts as part of the total deposit base. However, the cost of funds on the Trinity interest-bearing deposit portfolio was relatively lower than the Company’s deposits prior to the acquisition.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity totaled $846.1 million at September 30, 2019, an increase of $242.3 million from December 31, 2018. Significant activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was as follows:

issuance of approximately 4.0 million shares of common stock for the Trinity acquisition reflecting approximately $171.9 million of consideration,
net income of $63.6 million,
net increase in fair value of securities and cash flow hedges of $28.5 million,
dividends paid on common shares of $12.1 million,
issuance under equity compensation plans of $1.2 million, and
share repurchases of $11.8 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

The objective of liquidity management is to ensure we have the ability to generate sufficient cash or cash equivalents in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet our commitments as they become due. Typical demands on liquidity are run-off from demand deposits, maturing time deposits which are not renewed, and fundings under credit commitments

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to customers. Funds are available from a number of sources, such as from the core deposit base and from loans and securities repayments and maturities.

Additionally, liquidity is provided from sales of the securities portfolio, fed fund lines with correspondent banks, borrowings from the Federal Reserve and the FHLB, the ability to acquire large and brokered deposits, and the ability to sell loan participations to other banks. These alternatives are an important part of our liquidity plan and provide flexibility and efficient execution of the asset-liability management strategy.

The Bank’s Asset-Liability Management Committee oversees our liquidity position, the parameters of which are approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors. Our liquidity position is monitored monthly by measuring the amount of liquid versus non-liquid assets and liabilities. Our liquidity management framework includes measurement of several key elements, such as the loan to deposit ratio, a liquidity ratio, and a dependency ratio. The Company’s liquidity framework also incorporates contingency planning to assess the nature and volatility of funding sources and to determine alternatives to these sources. While core deposits and loan and investment repayments are principal sources of liquidity, funding diversification is another key element of liquidity management and is achieved by strategically varying depositor types, terms, funding markets, and instruments.

Parent Company liquidity
The parent company’s liquidity is managed to provide the funds necessary to pay dividends to shareholders, service debt, invest in subsidiaries as necessary, and satisfy other operating requirements. The parent company’s primary funding sources to meet its liquidity requirements are dividends and payments from the Bank and proceeds from the issuance of equity (i.e. stock option exercises, stock offerings). Another source of funding for the parent company includes the issuance of subordinated debentures and other debt instruments.

The Company has an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 registering up to $100 million of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, and various other securities, including combinations of such securities. The Company’s ability to offer securities pursuant to the registration statement depends on market conditions and the Company’s continuing eligibility to use the Form S-3 under rules of the SEC.

On November 1, 2016, the Company issued $50 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes with a maturity date of November 1, 2026, which initially bear an annual interest rate of 4.75%, with interest payable semiannually. Beginning November 1, 2021, the interest rate resets quarterly to the three-month LIBOR rate plus a spread of 338.7 basis points, payable quarterly.

The Company has a senior unsecured revolving credit agreement (the “Revolving Agreement”) with another bank allowing for borrowings up to $25 million that matures in February 2020. The proceeds can be used for general corporate purposes. The Revolving Agreement is subject to ongoing compliance with a number of customary affirmative and negative covenants as well as specified financial covenants. As of September 30, 2019, there was $1 million outstanding under the Revolving Agreement.

The Company has a five-year term note for $40 million that matures in March 2024. The Company principally used the proceeds from the issuance of the note to fund the cash consideration at the closing of the acquisition of Trinity.

As of September 30, 2019, the Company had $92 million of outstanding subordinated debentures as part of 13 statutory trusts which includes $23 million acquired in the Trinity acquisition. These debentures are classified as debt but are included in regulatory capital and the related interest expense is tax-deductible, which makes them an attractive source of funding.

Management believes our current level of cash at the holding company of $6 million, along with the Company’s other available funding sources, will be sufficient to meet all projected cash needs for the remainder of 2019.


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Bank liquidity
The Bank has a variety of funding sources available to increase financial flexibility. In addition to amounts currently borrowed, at September 30, 2019, the Bank had borrowing capacity of $532 million from the FHLB of Des Moines under blanket loan pledges, and has an additional $1 billion available from the Federal Reserve Bank under a pledged loan agreement. The Bank has unsecured federal funds lines with six correspondent banks totaling $90 million, and $296 million of unsecured credit through the American Financial Exchange.

Investment securities are another important tool in managing the Bank’s liquidity objectives. Securities totaled $1.3 billion at September 30, 2019, and included $416 million pledged as collateral for deposits of public institutions, treasury, loan notes, and other requirements. The remaining $893 million could be pledged or sold to enhance liquidity, if necessary.

In the normal course of business, the Bank enters into certain forms of off-balance sheet transactions, including unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit. These transactions are managed through the Bank’s various risk management processes. Management considers both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet transactions in its evaluation of the Company’s liquidity. The Bank has $1.5 billion in unused commitments as of September 30, 2019. The nature of these commitments is such that the likelihood of funding them in the aggregate at any one time is low.

Capital Resources

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and its bank affiliate must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The banking affiliate’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
 
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total, Tier 1, and common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. To be categorized as “well capitalized”, banks must maintain minimum total risk-based (10%), Tier 1 risk-based (8%), common equity tier 1 risk-based (6.5%), and Tier 1 leverage ratios (5%). As of September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.
 
The Bank continues to exceed regulatory standards and met the definition of “well-capitalized” (the highest category) at September 30, 2019.

The following table summarizes the Bank’s various capital ratios at the dates indicated:
(in thousands)
September 30,
2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Well Capitalized Minimum %
 
Minimum Capital Requirement Including Capital Conservation Buffer
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
12.53
%
 
12.26
%
 
10.00
%
 
10.50
%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
11.79

 
11.38

 
8.00

 
8.50

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
11.79

 
11.37

 
6.50

 
7.00

Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average assets)
10.38

 
10.52

 
5.00

 
4.00

Total risk-based capital
$
765,025

 
$
611,197

 
 
 
 
Tier 1 capital
719,965

 
567,296

 
 
 
 
Common equity tier 1 capital
719,908

 
567,239

 
 
 
 


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The following table summarizes the Company’s various capital ratios at the dates indicated:
(in thousands)
September 30,
2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Well Capitalized Minimum %
 
Minimum Capital Requirement Including Capital Conservation Buffer
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
12.72
%
 
13.02
%
 
N/A
 
10.50
%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
11.17

 
11.14

 
N/A
 
8.50

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
9.64

 
9.79

 
N/A
 
7.00

Leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average assets)
9.83

 
10.29

 
N/A
 
4.00

Tangible common equity to tangible assets1
8.54

 
8.66

 
N/A
 
 
Total risk-based capital
$
779,655

 
$
650,859

 
 
 
 
Tier 1 capital
684,595

 
556,958

 
 
 
 
Common equity tier 1 capital
590,938

 
489,301

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Not a required regulatory capital ratio
 
 
 
 
The Company believes the tangible common equity ratio is an important measure of capital strength, even though it is considered a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation has been included in this section under the caption “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

The Company’s accounting and reporting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and the prevailing practices in the banking industry. However, the Company provides other financial measures, such as net interest margin, efficiency ratios, return on average assets, return on average equity, and the tangible common equity ratio, in this report that are considered “non-GAAP financial measures.” Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that exclude (or include) amounts that are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
The Company considers its core net interest margin, core efficiency ratio, return on average assets, return on average equity, and return on average tangible common equity, collectively “core performance measures,” presented in this report and the included tables as important measures of financial performance, even though they are non-GAAP measures, as they provide supplemental information by which to evaluate the impact of non-core acquired loans, which were acquired from the FDIC and previously covered by loss share agreements, and the related income and expenses, the impact of certain non-comparable items, and the Company’s operating performance on an ongoing basis. Core performance measures include contractual interest on non-core acquired loans, but exclude incremental accretion on these loans. Core performance measures also exclude expenses directly related to non-core acquired loans. Core performance measures also exclude certain other income and expense items, such as merger-related expenses, and the gain or loss on sale of investment securities, the Company believes to be not indicative of or useful to measure the Company’s operating performance on an ongoing basis. The attached tables contain a reconciliation of these core performance measures to the GAAP measures. The Company believes that the tangible common equity ratio provides useful information to investors about the Company’s capital strength even though it is considered to be a non-GAAP financial measure and is not part of the regulatory capital requirements to which the Company is subject.
The Company believes these non-GAAP measures and ratios, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP measures and ratios, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s performance and capital strength. The Company’s management uses, and believes that investors benefit from referring to, these non-GAAP measures and ratios in assessing the Company’s operating results and related trends and when forecasting future periods. However, these non-GAAP measures and ratios should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or preferable to, ratios prepared in accordance with GAAP. In the following tables, the Company has provided a reconciliation of, where applicable, the most comparable GAAP financial measures and ratios to the non-GAAP financial measures and ratios, or a reconciliation of the non-GAAP calculation of the financial measure for the periods indicated.

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Core Performance Measures
 
For the three months ended
 
For the nine months ended
(in thousands)
September 30,
2019
 
September 30,
2018
 
September 30,
2019
 
September 30,
2018
Net interest income
$
63,046

 
$
48,093

 
$
177,104

 
$
141,312

Less: Incremental accretion income
2,140

 
535

 
4,207

 
1,592

Core net interest income
60,906

 
47,558

 
172,897

 
139,720

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total noninterest income
13,564

 
8,410

 
34,758

 
27,645

Less: Gain on sale of investment securities
337

 

 
337

 
9

Less: Other income from non-core acquired assets
1,001

 
7

 
1,368

 
1,038

Less: Other non-core income

 

 
266

 
649

Core noninterest income
12,226

 
8,403

 
32,787

 
25,949

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total core revenue
73,132

 
55,961

 
205,684

 
165,669

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total noninterest expense
38,239

 
29,922

 
127,131

 
88,284

Less: Other expenses related to non-core acquired loans
18

 
12

 
224

 
(203
)
Less: Merger related expenses
393

 

 
17,969

 

Less: Facilities disposal charge

 

 

 
239

Less: Non-recurring excise tax

 
682

 

 
682

Core noninterest expense
37,828

 
29,228

 
108,938

 
87,566

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Core efficiency ratio
51.73
%
 
52.23
%
 
52.96
%
 
52.86
%

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Net Interest Margin to Core Net Interest Margin (tax equivalent)
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net interest income
$
63,483

 
$
48,299

 
$
178,187

 
$
141,939

Less: Incremental accretion income
2,140

 
535

 
4,207

 
1,592

Core net interest income, tax equivalent
$
61,343

 
$
47,764

 
$
173,980

 
$
140,347

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average earning assets
$
6,604,083

 
$
5,072,573

 
$
6,193,197

 
$
5,015,471

Reported net interest margin
3.81
%
 
3.78
%
 
3.85
%
 
3.78
%
Core net interest margin
3.69
%
 
3.74
%
 
3.76
%
 
3.74
%

Tangible Common Equity Ratio
(in thousands)
September 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Total shareholders' equity
$
846,095

 
$
603,804

Less: Goodwill
211,251

 
117,345

Less: Intangible assets
27,626

 
8,553

Tangible common equity
$
607,218

 
$
477,906

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
7,346,791

 
$
5,645,662

Less: Goodwill
211,251

 
117,345

Less: Intangible assets, net
27,626

 
8,553

Tangible assets
$
7,107,914

 
$
5,519,764

 
 
 
 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets
8.54
%
 
8.66
%
 
 
 
 
Average Shareholders’ Equity and Average Tangible Common Equity
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Average shareholder’s equity
$
843,974

 
$
586,765

 
$
773,843

 
$
569,915

Less: Average goodwill
211,251

 
117,345

 
188,231

 
117,345

Less: Average intangible assets, net
28,392

 
9,445

 
24,327

 
10,074

Average tangible common equity
$
604,331

 
$
459,975

 
$
561,285

 
$
442,496












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Impact of Merger Related Expenses
 
Three months ended September 30,
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net income - GAAP
$
29,069

 
$
22,516

 
$
63,649

 
$
65,688

Merger-related expenses
393

 

 
17,969

 

Related tax effect
(97
)
 

 
(3,963
)
 

Adjusted net income - Non-GAAP
$
29,365

 
$
22,516

 
$
77,655

 
$
65,688

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average assets
$
7,222.357

 
$
5,471.504

 
$
6,749,988

 
$
5,409,404

ROAA - GAAP net income
1.60
%
 
1.63
%
 
1.26
%
 
1.62
%
ROAA - Adjusted net income
1.61

 
1.63

 
1.54

 
1.62

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average shareholder’s equity
$
843,974

 
$
586,765

 
$
773,843

 
$
569,915

ROAE - GAAP net income
13.66
%
 
15.22
%
 
11.00
%
 
15.41
%
ROAE - Adjusted net income
13.80

 
15.22

 
13.42

 
15.41

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average tangible common equity
$
604,331

 
$
459,975

 
$
561,285

 
$
442,496

ROATCE - GAAP net income
19.08
%
 
19.42
%
 
15.16
%
 
19.85
%
ROATCE - Adjusted net income
19.28

 
19.42

 
18.50

 
19.85


Critical Accounting Policies

The impact and any associated risks related to the Company’s critical accounting policies on business operations are described throughout “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” where such policies affect our reported and expected financial results. For a detailed description on the application of these and other accounting policies, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.


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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 “Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995” 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 report.

Interest Rate Risk 

Our interest rate risk management practices are aimed at optimizing net interest income, while guarding against deterioration that could be caused by certain interest rate scenarios. Interest rate sensitivity varies with different types of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. We attempt to maintain interest-earning assets, comprised primarily of both loans and investments, and interest-bearing liabilities, comprised primarily of deposits, maturing or repricing in similar time horizons in order to minimize or eliminate any impact from market interest rate changes. In order to measure earnings sensitivity to changing rates, the Company uses an earnings simulation model.

The Company determines the sensitivity of its short-term future earnings to a hypothetical plus or minus 100 to 300 basis point parallel rate shock through the use of simulation modeling (due to the current level of interest rates, the 300 basis point downward shock scenario is not shown in the table below.) The simulation of earnings includes the modeling of the balance sheet as an ongoing entity. Future business assumptions involving administered rate products, prepayments for future rate-sensitive balances, and the reinvestment of maturing assets and liabilities are included. These items are then modeled to project net interest income based on a hypothetical change in interest rates. The resulting net interest income for the next 12-month period is compared to the net interest income amount calculated using flat rates. This difference represents the Company’s earnings sensitivity to a plus or minus 100 basis points parallel rate shock.

The following table summarizes the expected impact of interest rate shocks on net interest income:
Rate Shock
Annual % change
in net interest income
+ 300 bp
6.0%
+ 200 bp
4.1%
+ 100 bp
2.3%
 - 100 bp
(3.8)%
 - 200 bp
(7.6)%

In addition to the rate shocks shown in the table above, the Company models net interest income under various dynamic
interest rate scenarios. Generally, positive changes in rates result in higher levels of net interest income, while scenarios based on declining rates, particularly those involving decreases in long-term rates, result in reduced net interest income.

At September 30, 2019, models resulting in a steeper yield curve through a reduction in short-term rates over a 12-month horizon, as well as those based on stable short-term and modestly lower long-term rates, all result in a marginal decrease to net interest income over a one-year forecast.

At September 30, 2019, the Company had $2.5 billion in variable rate loans that are based on LIBOR and $0.4 million that are based on Prime. Approximately 80% of the LIBOR based loans are indexed to one-month LIBOR.

The Company occasionally uses interest rate derivative financial instruments as an asset/liability management tool to hedge mismatches in interest rate exposure indicated by the net interest income simulation described above. They are used to modify the Company’s exposures to interest rate fluctuations and provide more stable spreads between loan yields and the rate on their funding sources.


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ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15, as of September 30, 2019. Disclosure controls and procedures include without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2019 to provide reasonable assurance of the achievement of the objectives described above.

Changes to Internal Controls

There were no changes during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, those controls.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In connection with its acquisition of Trinity/LANB, the Company, as successor-in-interest to Trinity, is a party to certain consolidated proceedings pending in the First Judicial Circuit Court for the State of New Mexico, styled Trinity Capital Corporation, et al v. Atlantic Specialty Ins. Co., et al. The lawsuit seeks declaratory relief, defense costs, and damages related to claims for bad faith breach of insurance contracts and violations of New Mexico insurance statutes. The insurance coverage at issue in the lawsuit relates to regulatory proceedings commenced by the OCC against LANB and the SEC against Trinity following an OCC bank examination in 2012. At the time, Trinity had in place a director and officer insurance policy that included coverage for the cost of defending against certain regulatory proceedings. Coverage was denied by the insurance company based on an alleged failure to give timely notice of a claim. Former Trinity/LANB officers, William Enloe, Jill Cook and Mark Pierce, also filed suits against the insurance company and Trinity/LANB which have been consolidated in the proceeding. The claims of William Enloe against Trinity/LANB relate to an alleged failure to provide timely notice to the insurance company. The claims of Jill Cook and Mark Pierce relate to indemnification and alleged wrongful termination. The officers’ claims against Trinity/LANB have been stayed pending resolution of the claims against the insurance company. To date, the Company has received notice that all three former Trinity/LANB officers have each individually settled their claims with the insurance company.

In December 2018, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of Trinity/LANB finding that they had delivered timely notice to the insurance company as a matter of law. The insurance company filed a motion to reconsider which was subsequently heard and denied. The Company will next seek to prove up its damages at trial which is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2020. The Company also plans to vigorously defend itself against the officers’ claims. Due to the complex nature of this lawsuit, the outcome and timing of ultimate resolution and recovery by the Company is uncertain.

In addition, the Company and its subsidiaries are, from time to time, parties to various legal proceedings arising out of their businesses. Management believes there are no such proceedings pending or threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse effect on the business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.



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ITEM 1A: RISK FACTORS

For information regarding risk factors affecting the Company, please see the cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements in the introduction to Item 2 of Part I of this Report on Form 10-Q, and Part I, Item 1A of our Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, which is supplemented by the additional risk factor set forth below. There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in such Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Increased regulatory oversight, uncertainty relating to the LIBOR calculation process and potential phasing out of LIBOR after 2021 may adversely affect the results of our operations.
 
On July 27, 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates the London Interbank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”), announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. The announcement indicates that the continuation of LIBOR on the current basis cannot and will not be guaranteed after 2021. It is impossible to predict whether and to what extent banks will continue to provide LIBOR submissions to the administrator of LIBOR, whether LIBOR rates will cease to be published or supported before or after 2021 or whether any additional reforms to LIBOR may be enacted in the United Kingdom or elsewhere. Efforts in the United States to identify a set of alternative U.S. dollar reference interest rates include proposals by the ARRC of the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Uncertainty as to the nature of alternative reference rates and as to potential changes in other reforms to LIBOR may adversely affect LIBOR rates and the value of LIBOR-based loans, and to a lesser extent securities in our portfolio, and may impact the availability and cost of hedging instruments and borrowings, including the rates we pay on our subordinated debentures. The Company has material contracts that are indexed to LIBOR. If LIBOR rates are no longer available, any successor or replacement interest rates may perform differently and we may incur significant costs to transition both our borrowing arrangements and the loan agreements with our customers from LIBOR, which may have an adverse effect on our results of operations. The impact of alternatives to LIBOR on the valuations, pricing and operation of our financial instruments is not yet known.


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

Period
Total number of shares purchased (a)
 
Weighted-average price paid per share
 
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs
 
Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs
July 1, 2019 through July 31, 2019
32,113

 
39.51

 
32,113

 
916,782

August 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019
223,183

 
38.96

 
223,183

 
693,599

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019
47,460

 
39.05

 
47,460

 
646,139

Total
302,756

 
$
39.03

 
302,756

 
646,139

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a) In May 2015, the Company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to two million shares of the Company’s common stock. The repurchases may be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions and the stock repurchase program will remain in effect until fully utilized or until modified, superseded or terminated. The timing and exact amount of common stock repurchases will depend on a number of factors including, among others, market and general economic conditions, economic capital and regulatory capital considerations, alternative uses of capital, the potential impact on our credit ratings, and contractual and regulatory limitations.

ITEM 3: DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4: MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5: OTHER INFORMATION

Douglas N. Bauche Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement

On October 24, 2019, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement with Douglas N. Bauche. Mr. Bauche is employed as the Chief Credit Officer & St. Louis President of the Company. Under the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, Mr. Bauche will receive an annual base salary of $293,733 to be reviewed at least annually by the Company, and annual targeted incentives of 35% of the applicable salary for the year under the Company’s long-term and short-term incentive plans. Mr. Bauche will also participate in standard benefits offered to employees generally and under terms of plans pursuant to which benefits are provided.

The foregoing description of the Executive Employment Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full and complete copy of the Executive Employment Agreement listed as Exhibit 10.1 of this quarterly report.

Nicole M. Iannacone Executive Employment Agreement

On October 24, 2019, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Nicole M. Iannacone. Ms. Iannacone is employed as the EVP, Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel of the Company. Under the Employment Agreement, Ms. Iannacone will receive an annual base salary of $253,399 to be reviewed at least annually by the Company, and annual targeted incentives of 35% of the applicable salary for the year under the Company’s long-term and short-term incentive plans. Ms. Iannacone will also participate in standard benefits offered to employees generally and under terms of plans pursuant to which benefits are provided.

The foregoing description of the Executive Employment Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full and complete copy of the Executive Employment Agreement listed as Exhibit 10.2 of this quarterly report.


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Mark G. Ponder Executive Employment Agreement

On October 24, 2019, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Mark G. Ponder. Mr. Ponder is employed as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Company. Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Ponder will receive an annual base salary of $252,840 to be reviewed at least annually by the Company, and annual targeted incentives of 35% of the applicable salary for the year under the Company’s long-term and short-term incentive plans. Mr. Ponder will also participate in standard benefits offered to employees generally and under terms of plans pursuant to which benefits are provided.

The foregoing description of the Executive Employment Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full and complete copy of the Executive Employment Agreement listed as Exhibit 10.3 of this quarterly report.


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ITEM 6: EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
Description
Registrant hereby agrees to furnish to the Commission, upon request, the instruments defining the rights of holders of each issue of long-term debt of Registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries.

2.1

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9

*10.1

*10.2

*10.3
    
*31.1

*31.2

**32.1

**32.2


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101.INS
XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL 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 Definitions Linkbase Document

104
The cover page of Enterprise Financial Services Corp.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, formatted in Inline XBRL (contained in Exhibit 101)

* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith. Notwithstanding any incorporation of this Quarterly Statement on Form 10-Q in any other filing by the Registrant, Exhibits furnished herewith and designated with two (**) shall not be deemed incorporated by reference to any other filing unless specifically otherwise set forth herein or therein.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Clayton, State of Missouri on the day of October 25, 2019.
 
 
ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP
 
 
 
By:
/s/ James B. Lally
 
 
 
James B. Lally
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
By: 
/s/ Keene S. Turner
 
 
 
Keene S. Turner
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 



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Exhibit 10.1
        
AMENDED AND RESTATED
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made on this 24th day of October, 2019, by and between Enterprise Financial Services Corp (the “Company”) and Douglas N. Bauche (“Executive”) effective as of March 1, 2019 (the “Effective Date”).
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive are parties to that certain Employment Agreement, dated and effective as of January 15, 2015 and as amended from time to time, pursuant to which Executive is employed by the Company (the “Original Employment Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive wish to amend and restate the Original Employment Agreement pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, which shall replace and supersede the Original Employment Agreement;
WHEREAS, this Agreement contains various enhancements to the terms and conditions of Executive’s employment, the sufficiency of which, the parties hereto acknowledge as good and valuable consideration for the amendment and restatement of the Original Employment Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Company has authorized and approved the execution of this Agreement and Executive desires to be employed by the Company on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual covenants and conditions herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
A G R E E M E N T
1.    Employment and Term. Subject to the provisions of Section 5 below, Executive shall be employed by the Company as of the Effective Date and continue until terminated as described in Section 5.1 (the “Term”) on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

2.    Position, Duties and Responsibilities; Location.

2.1    Position and Duties. Executive shall be employed as the Chief Credit Officer & St. Louis President of the Company. Executive shall have the duties, powers and authority as are commensurate with his position, including such other duties and responsibilities as are reasonably delegated to him from time to time by the President & Chief Executive Officer or the President of Enterprise Bank & Trust (the “President”). Executive shall report to the President.

2.2    Exclusive Services and Efforts. Executive agrees to devote his efforts, energies, and skill to the discharge of the duties and responsibilities attributable to his position and, except as set forth herein, agrees to devote substantially all of his professional time and attention exclusively to the business and affairs of the Company; provided, that nothing herein shall preclude Executive from accepting appointment to or continue to serve on any other board of directors or trustees of any charitable organization; for so long as such activities do not conflict with the obligations of Executive under the terms of any of Executive’s restrictive covenants with the Company or an affiliate, or materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder

3.    Compensation.

3.1    Base Salary. During the Term, the Company hereby agrees to pay to Executive an annualized base salary of $293,733 (the “Salary”), subject to all applicable Federal, state and local income and employment taxes and other required or elected withholdings and deductions, payable in equal installments on the Company’s regularly-scheduled paydays as it is earned. Executive’s Salary will be reviewed at least annually by the Company





and, when appropriate as determined in the Company’s discretion, may be increased but not decreased without consent of Executive (in which case such adjusted amount shall be the “Salary” hereunder).

3.2    Targeted Incentive. For each calendar year that ends during the Term, Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s long term incentive plan and short term incentive plan (collectively, the “Targeted Incentives”). Executive shall be entitled to an annual Targeted Incentive of 35% of the then applicable Salary for the year for overall performance at Target. Any such participation will be at the discretion of the Company and shall be governed by the terms and subject to the conditions of such plans, as may be in effect from time to time, including without limitation conditions as to performance targets and length of service. Unless otherwise expressly indicated in any agreement or plan governing a Targeted Incentive, Executive shall not be eligible to receive any Targeted Incentive unless Executive is employed with the Company on the date such Targeted Incentive is paid. Unless otherwise expressly provided in the terms governing any Targeted Incentives, all Targeted Incentives earned by Executive will be paid not later than March 15 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year to which the Targeted Incentive relates.

4.    Employee Benefits.

4.1    Participation in Benefit Plans. During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to participate in regular employee benefit plans generally established by the Company for its full-time employees, including without limitations any health, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement, such participation to be as provided in said employee benefit plans in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof as in effect from time to time and subject to any applicable waiting period.

4.2    Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to earn and use paid time off (“PTO”) pursuant to the Company’s PTO policy as in effect from time to time for similarly situated executives of the Company.

4.3    Reimbursement of Expenses. The Company shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable business and travel expenses incurred in the performance of his job duties and the promotion of the Company’s business, promptly upon presentation of appropriate supporting documentation and otherwise in accordance with the expense reimbursement policy of the Company.

5    Termination.

5.1    General. The Company may terminate Executive’s employment for any reason or no reason, and Executive may terminate his employment for any reason or no reason, in either case subject only to the terms of this Agreement. In the event of the termination of Executive’s employment hereunder for any reason, he shall promptly resign from any position he then holds that is affiliated with the Company or that he was holding at the Company’s request. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a)Accrued Obligations” shall mean: (i) Executive’s earned but unpaid Salary through the Termination Date; (ii) bonus compensation to the extent earned in a prior year but not yet paid, (iii) any accrued benefits under any plans of the Company; (iv) a lump-sum payment in respect of accrued but unused PTO days at Executive’s per-business-day Salary rate in effect as of the Termination Date; and (v) any unpaid expense or other reimbursements due pursuant to Section 4.3 hereof or otherwise. Accrued Obligations will be payable in a lump-sum within thirty (30) days of Executive’s Termination Date.

(b)Cause” shall mean (i) an order of any federal or state regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the Company which prohibits Executive from performing, or renders it impracticable for Executive to perform, his duties under this Agreement, (ii) Executive’s refusal to perform, or repeated failure to undertake good faith efforts to perform the duties and responsibilities reasonably assigned to him (consistent with Section 2 hereof) which non-performance has continued for thirty (30) days following Executive’s receipt of written notice from the Company of such non-performance, (iii) Executive’s material breach of this Agreement or of any other written agreement or policy with the Company or any of its Affiliates, (iv) Executive’s commission of a crime





that constitutes a felony or other crime of moral turpitude or criminal fraud, (v) chemical or alcohol use which materially and adversely affects Executive’s performance of his duties under this Agreement, (vi) any act of disloyalty or breach of responsibilities to the Company by the Executive which is intended by the Executive to cause material harm to the Company, or (vii) misappropriation (or attempted misappropriation) of any of the Company’s funds or property.

(c)Change in Control” shall mean the first to occur of any of the following, provided that for any distribution that is subject to Section 409A (as defined in Section 7.2), a Change in Control under this Agreement shall be deemed to occur only if such event also satisfies the requirements under Treas. Regs. Section 1.409A-(i)(5):

(i)Any Person, other than one or more of the directors of the Company on the Effective Date of this Agreement or any Person that any such director Controls (as defined below), becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% of more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company (the “Company Outstanding Voting Securities”);

(ii)Any Person becomes the beneficial owner of 50% of more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of Enterprise Bank & Trust entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of Enterprise Bank & Trust;

(iii)consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation (a “Business Combination”) of the Company, unless, in each case, following such Business Combination (i) all or substantially all of the Persons who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Company Outstanding Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, a voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company resulting from such Business Combination, (ii) no Person (excluding any company resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company resulting from such Business Combination except to the extent such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Company Board”) resulting from the Business Combination are Continuing Directors (as hereinafter defined) at the time of the execution of the definitive agreement, or the action of the Company Board, providing for such Business Combination;

(iv)consummation of the sale, other than in the ordinary course of business, of more than 50% of the combined assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries in a transaction or series of related transactions during the course of any twelve-month period; or

(v)the date on which Continuing Directors (as hereinafter defined) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Company Board.

For purposes of this Section 5.1(c), the definitions of the terms “beneficial owner” and “group” shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Rule 13(d)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(d)Continuing Directors” means as of the date of determination, (i) any member of the Company Board on the Effective Date of this Agreement, (ii) any person who has been a member of the Company Board for the two years immediately preceding such date of determination, or (iii) any person who was nominated for election or elected to the Company Board with the affirmative vote of the greater of (A) a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of the Company Board at the time of such nomination or election or (B) at least four Continuing Directors but excluding, for purposes of this clause (iii), any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened





election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies by or on behalf of a Person other than the Company Board.

(e)Control” means, with respect to any Person, the possession, directly or indirectly, severally or jointly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or credit arrangement, as trustee or executor, or otherwise..

(f)Disability” shall mean that in the reasonable judgment of the Company, Executive (i) has failed to perform his duties under this Agreement on account of physical or mental incapacity, and (ii) such illness or incapacity continues for a period of more than 90 consecutive days, or 90 days during any 180 day period.

(g)Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events without Executive’s express prior written consent: (i) Company’s material breach of Agreement which remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following Executive’s notice of such breach to Company; (ii) a material diminution of Executive’s position, responsibilities or duties as such position, responsibilities or duties exist as of the Effective Date; or (iii) requirement that Executive’s primary residence be based anywhere other than the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area.

A termination of employment by Executive for Good Reason shall be effectuated by giving the Company written notice (“Notice of Termination for Good Reason”), not later than thirty (30) days following the occurrence of the circumstance that constitutes Good Reason, setting forth in reasonable detail the specific conduct of the Company that constitutes Good Reason. The Company shall be entitled, during the thirty (30) day period following receipt of a Notice of Termination for Good Reason, to cure the circumstances that gave rise to Good Reason, provided that the Company shall be entitled to waive its right to cure or reduce the cure period by delivery of written notice to that effect to Executive (such thirty (30) day or shorter period, the “Cure Period”). If, during the Cure Period, such circumstance is remedied, Executive will not be permitted to terminate employment for Good Reason as a result of such circumstance. If, at the end of the Cure Period, the circumstance that constitutes Good Reason has not been remedied, Executive will be entitled to terminate employment for Good Reason during the ten (10) day period that follows the end of the Cure Period. If Executive does not terminate employment during such ten (10) day period, Executive will not be permitted to terminate employment for Good Reason as a result of such circumstance.
(h)Person” shall mean a “person” as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(i)Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, each corporation or other Person in which the first Person owns or Controls, directly or indirectly, capital stock or other ownership interests representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting stock or other ownership interests of such corporation or other Person.

(j)Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Executive’s employment hereunder terminates in accordance with this Agreement.

5.2    Termination by the Company Without Cause or by Executive With Good Reason. In the event that Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason, the Term shall expire on the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to:

(a)    an amount equal to the greater of (i) (A) twelve (12) months of Executive’s Salary as in effect immediately prior to the Termination Date; plus (B) the annual cash Target Incentive for the year in which such termination occurs as though all “target levels” of performance for such year are fully and completely achieved and (ii) the amount that the Executive would be entitled to receive under the Company’s severance plan applicable to Executive. Such amounts will be payable over a period of one (1) year following such termination in





accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices, at normal payroll duties and subject to applicable withholdings, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 5.6. The first payment will be made on the first payroll date following the 60th day after Executive’s separation from serving and all such payment will be considered separate payments for purposes of Section 409A of the Code;

(b)    continued medical (health, prescription drug, dental and vision) benefits to the same extent Executive participated prior to Termination Date (with Executive required to pay the amount Executive would have been required to pay for such coverage had Executive remained an active employee at such time) for a period of twelve (12) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, if the Company cannot provide, for any reason, Executive or his dependents with the opportunity to participate in the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall pay to Executive a single sum cash payment, payable within sixty (60) days following the date the Company cannot provide such benefits, in an amount equal to the fair market value of the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph; and

(c)    the Accrued Obligations.

5.3    Death and Disability. Executive’s employment shall terminate in the event of his death, and either Executive or the Company may terminate Executive’s employment in the event of his Disability (provided that no termination of Executive’s employment hereunder for Disability shall be effective unless the party terminating Executive’s employment first gives at least fifteen (15) days’ written notice of such termination to the other party). In the event that Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated due to his death or Disability, the Term shall expire on the Termination Date and he and/or his estate or beneficiaries (as the case may be) shall be entitled to the Accrued Obligations.

5.4    Termination by the Company For Cause or by Executive Without Good Reason. In the event that Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated by Executive without Good Reason or by the Company for Cause, the Term shall expire as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to the Accrued Obligations.

5.5    Due to Change in Control. In the event that three (3) months prior to or twelve (12) months following a Change in Control, Executive terminates his employment hereunder with Good Reason or the Company terminates Executive’s employment hereunder without Cause, then, in lieu of the payments otherwise due to Executive under Section 5.2 above, the Term shall expire on the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to:

(a)    a single sum cash amount equal to the greater of (i) eighteen (18) months of Executive’s Salary as in effect immediately prior to the Termination Date or (ii) the amount that the Executive would be entitled to receive under the Company’s severance plan applicable to Executive payable on the sixtieth (60th) day following his Termination Date;

(b)    a single sum cash amount equal to one and one-half (1.5) times the annual cash Targeted Incentive for the year in which such termination occurs as though all “target levels” of performance for such year are fully and completely achieved payable on the sixtieth (60th) day following his Termination Date;

(c)    continued medical (health, prescription drug, dental and vision) benefits to the same extent Executive participated prior to Termination Date (with Executive required to pay the amount Executive would have been required to pay for such coverage had Executive remained an active employee at such time) for a period of eighteen (18) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, if the Company cannot provide, for any reason, Executive or his dependents with the opportunity to participate in the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall pay to Executive a single sum cash payment, payable within sixty (60) days following the date the Company cannot provide such benefits, in an amount equal to the fair market value of the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph; and

(d)    the Accrued Obligations.






5.6    Release. Executive’s entitlement to the payments described in this Section 5 is expressly contingent upon Executive first providing the Company with a signed release in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Release”). In order to be effective, such Release must be delivered by Executive to the Company no later than forty-five (45) days following the Termination Date.

6.    Section 280G.

6.1    If any payment or benefit (including payments and benefits pursuant to this Agreement) that Executive would receive in connection with a Change in Control from the Company or otherwise (“Transaction Payment”) would (a) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code; and (b) the net after-tax benefit that Executive would receive by reducing the Transaction Payments to three times the “base amount,” as defined in Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, (the “Parachute Threshold”) is greater than the net after-tax benefit Executive would receive if the full amount of the Transaction Payments were paid to Executive, then the Transaction Payments payable to Executive shall be reduced (but not below zero) so that the Transaction Payments due to Executive do not exceed the amount of the Parachute Threshold, reducing first any Transaction Payments under Sections 5.5(a) hereof.

6.2    Unless Executive and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon Executive and the Company for all purposes. The Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Accountants shall provide detailed supporting calculations to the Company and Executive as requested by the Company or Executive at least thirty (30) days prior to the date the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (including any interest, penalties or additions to tax relating thereto) is required to be paid by Executive or withheld by the Company. Executive and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this section as well as any costs incurred by Executive with the Accountants for tax planning under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code.

7.    Tax Matters.

7.1    The Company shall withhold all applicable federal, state and local taxes, social security and workers’ compensation contributions and other amounts as may be required by law with respect to compensation payable to Executive pursuant to this Agreement.

7.2    Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Agreement is intended to be interpreted and applied so that the payment of the benefits set forth herein either shall either be exempt from the requirements of Section 409A of the Code (“Section 409A”) or shall comply with the requirements of such provision. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if Executive is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A, any payments or arrangements due upon a termination of Executive’s employment under any arrangement that constitutes a “nonqualified deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A and which do not otherwise qualify under the exemptions under Treas. Regs. Section 1.409A-1 (including without limitation, the short-term deferral exemption or the permitted payments under Treas. Regs. Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii)(A)), shall be delayed and paid or provided on the earlier of (a) the date which is six (6) months after Executive’s “separation from service” (as such term is defined in Section 409A and the regulations and other published guidance thereunder) for any reason other than death; and (b) the date of Executive’s death.

7.3    After any Termination Date, Executive shall have no duties or responsibilities that are inconsistent with having a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A as of the Termination Date and, notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, distributions upon termination of employment of





nonqualified deferred compensation may only be made upon a “separation from service” as determined under Section 409A and such date shall be the Termination Date for purposes of this Agreement. Each payment under this Agreement or otherwise shall be treated as a separate payment for purposes of Section 409A. In no event may Executive, directly or indirectly, designate the calendar year of any payment to be made under this Agreement which constitutes a “nonqualified deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A and to the extent an amount is payable within a time period, the time during which such amount is paid shall be in the discretion of the Company.

7.4    Any amounts otherwise payable to Executive following a termination of employment that are not so paid by reason of this Section 7 shall be paid as soon as practicable following, and in any event within thirty (30) days following, the date that is six (6) months after Executive’s separation from service (or, if earlier, the date of Executive’s death) together with interest on the delayed payment at the Company’s cost of borrowing. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A.

7.5    To the extent that any reimbursements pursuant to Section 4 or otherwise are taxable to Executive, any reimbursement payment due to Executive pursuant to such Section shall be paid to Executive on or before the last day of Executive’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the related expense was incurred. The reimbursements pursuant to Section 4 or otherwise are not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit and the amount of such reimbursements that Executive receives in one taxable year shall not affect the amount of such reimbursements that Executive receives in any other taxable year.

8    Restrictive Covenants. Executive agrees to be bound by the following:

8.1    Confidentiality. Executive agrees to hold in strict confidence all non-public information concerning any matters affecting or relating to the business of the Company and its Affiliates, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing non-public information concerning its manner of operation, business or other plans data bases, marketing programs, protocols, processes, computer programs, client lists, marketing information and analyses, operating policies or manuals or other data. Executive agrees that he will not, directly or indirectly, use any such information for the benefit of any Person other than the Company or disclose or communicate any of such information in any manner whatsoever other than to the directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives of the Company who need to know such information, who shall be informed by Executive of the confidential nature of such information and directed by Executive to treat such information confidentially. Upon the Company’s request, Executive shall return all information furnished to him related to the business of the Company and its Affiliates without retaining any copies in electronic or other form. The above limitations on use and disclosure shall not apply to information which Executive can demonstrate: (a) was known to executive before receipt thereof from the Company or its Affiliates; (b) is learned by Executive from a third party entitled to disclose it; (c) becomes known publicly other than through Executive; (d) is disclosed by Executive upon authority from the Company Board or any Committee of the Company Board; (e) is disclosed pursuant to any legal requirement; or (f) is disclosed pursuant to any agreement to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates is a party. The parties hereto stipulate that all such information is material and confidential and gravely affects the effective and successful conduct of the business of the Company and the Company’s goodwill, and that any breach of the terms of this Section 8.1 shall survive and remain in effect following any termination of this Agreement.
8.2    Use of Proprietary Information. Executive recognizes that the Company possesses a proprietary interest in all of the information described in Section 8.1 and has the exclusive right and privilege to use, protect by copyright, patent or trademark, manufacture or otherwise exploit the processes, ideas and concepts described therein to the exclusion of Executive, except as otherwise agreed between the Company and Executive in writing. Executive expressly agrees that any products, inventions, discoveries or improvements made by Executive, his agents or affiliates, during the term of this Agreement, based on or arising out of the information described in Section 7 shall be the property of and insure to the exclusive benefit of the Company. Executive further agrees that any and all products, inventions, discoveries or improvements developed by Executive (whether or not able to be protected by copyright, patent or





trademark) in the scope of his employment, or involving the use of the company’s or its Affiliate’s time, materials or other recourses, shall be promptly disclosed to the Company and shall become the exclusive property of the Company.
8.3    Non-Competition. Executive agrees that, during the Employment Term and for a period of (a) twelve (12) months following any termination of such employment under Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4; and (b) eighteen (18) months following any termination of such employment under Section 5.5 (the “Restricted Period”), Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control, be connected with as an officer, employee, partner, consultant or otherwise, or otherwise engage or participate in (except as an employee of the Company or its Affiliates) any Person engaged in the operation ownership or management of a bank, trust company, wealth management or financial services business within the Metropolitan Statistical Areas of St. Louis, Kansas City, Phoenix or any other city in which the Company or any of its Affiliates has an office at the time of such termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the ownership by Executive of less than 1% of any class of the outstanding capital stock of any corporation conducting such a competitive business which is regularly traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market shall not be a violation of the foregoing covenant.
8.4    Non-Solicitation of Employees. During the period of actual employment and for the Restricted Period, Executive shall not, except on behalf of or with the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, entice or induce, or attempt to entice or induce, any employee of the Company or any of its Affiliates to leave such employ, or employ any such person in any business similar to or in competition with the Company. Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the provisions set forth in this Section 8.4 constitute a reasonable restriction on his ability to compete with the Company.
8.5    Non-Solicitation of Protected Customers.
(a) As used herein, “Protected Customer” means (i) any Person or its Affiliate for whom the Company or any of its Affiliates has provided wealth management, investment, banking, trust, insurance or other financial services during a period of twelve (12) months prior to the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates or (ii) any Person or its Affiliate whom the Company or any of its Affiliates had made a proposal to provide wealth management, investment, banking, trust, insurance or other financial services at any time within six (6) months preceding the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates.
(b) As used herein, “Non-Solicitation Period” means the period of Executive’s employment by the Company or its Affiliates and for the Restricted Period.
(c) During the Non-Solicitation Period, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, whether alone or in combination with any other Person, or as an officer, director, shareholder, member, manager, employee, agent, independent contractor, consultant, advisor, joint-venturer, partner or otherwise, and whether or not for pecuniary benefit:
(i) solicit, take away, attempt to take away, divert, or attempt to divert any Protected Customer from the Company or its Affiliates; or
(ii) induce, attempt to induce or aid any Person in inducing any Protected Customer to cease doing business with the Company or its Affiliates.
(d) During the Non-Solicitation Period, Executive shall not be employed by or act as a consultant for any Person which directly, or through any of its Affiliates, solicits, takes away, attempts to take away, diverts, or attempts to divert any Protected Customer from the Company or any of its Affiliates. Before Executive becomes employed by or becomes a consultant for a Person during a Non-Solicitation Period, Executive shall inform such Person of the provisions of this Section 9.5 and shall cause such Person to sign a document acknowledging this provision and agreeing with the Company, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, to abide to the terms of such obligation to not solicit, take away, attempt to take away, divert or attempt to divert any Protected Customer, and deliver such document to the Company.





8.6    Saving Provision. The parties hereto agree that, in the event a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine that the geographic or durational elements of this covenant are unenforceable, such determination shall not render the entire covenant unenforceable. Rather, the excessive aspects of the covenant shall be reduced to the threshold which is enforceable, and the remaining aspects shall not be affected thereby.
8.7    Equitable Relief. Executive acknowledges that the extent of damages to the Company from a breach under this Section 9 would not be readily quantifiable or ascertainable, that monetary damages would be inadequate to make the Company whole in case of such a breach, and that there is not and would not be adequate remedy at law for such a breach. Therefore, Executive specifically agrees that the company is entitled to injunctive or other equitable relief (without any requirement to post any bond or other security) from a breach of this Section 9, and hereby waives and covenants not to assert against a prayer for such relief that there exists and adequate remedy at law, in monetary damages or otherwise.
9.    Notices. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, any notice, consent, demand or other communication to be given under or in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given when delivered personally, when transmitted by facsimile transmission, one (1) day after being deposited with Federal Express or other nationally recognized overnight delivery service or three (3) days after being mailed by first class mail, charges or postage prepaid, properly addressed, if to the Company, at its principal office, and, if to Executive, at his address set forth following his signature below. Either party may change such address from time to time by notice to the other.

10.    Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, exclusive of any choice of law rules.

11.    Amendments; Waivers. This Agreement may not be modified or amended or terminated except by an instrument in writing, signed by Executive and a duly-authorized officer of the Company (other than Executive). By an instrument in writing similarly executed, either party may waive compliance by the other party with any provision of this Agreement that such other party was or is obligated to comply with or perform; provided, however, that such waiver shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any other or subsequent failure. No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising any right, remedy, or power hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, or power hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, or power provided herein or by law or in equity. To be effective, any written waiver must specifically refer to the condition(s) or provision(s) of this Agreement being waived.

12.    Inconsistencies. In the event of any inconsistency between any provision of this Agreement and any provision of any Company arrangement, the provisions of this Agreement shall control, unless Executive and the Company otherwise agree in a writing that expressly refers to the provision of this Agreement that is being waived.

13.    Assignment. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, neither party shall assign or transfer this Agreement nor any rights hereunder without the consent of the other party, and any attempted or purported assignment without such consent shall be void; provided, however, that any assignment or transfer pursuant to a merger or consolidation, or the sale or liquidation of all or substantially all of the business and assets of the Company shall be valid, so long as the assignee or transferee (a) is the successor to all or substantially all of the business and assets of the Company; and (b) assumes the liabilities, obligations and duties of the Company, as contained in this Agreement, either contractually or as a matter of law. Executive’s consent shall not be required for any such transaction. This Agreement shall otherwise bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, legatees, devisees, executors, administrators and legal representatives.





14.    Voluntary Execution; Representations. Executive acknowledges that (a) he has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel of his own choosing concerning this Agreement and has been advised to do so by the Company; and (b) he has read and understands this Agreement, is competent and of sound mind to execute this Agreement, is fully aware of the legal effect of this Agreement, and has entered into it freely based on his own judgment and without duress. Executive represents and covenants that his employment hereunder and compliance with the terms and conditions hereof will not conflict with or result in the breach by him of any agreement to which he is a party or by which he may be bound and in connection with his employment with the Company he will not engage in any unauthorized use of any confidential or proprietary information he may have obtained in connection with his employment with any other employer. The Company represents and warrants that it is fully authorized, by any person or body whose authorization is required, to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations under it.

15.    Headings. The headings of the Sections and sub-sections contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Agreement.

16.    Survivorship. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the respective rights and obligations of the parties shall survive any termination of Executive’s employment.

17.    Severability. Whenever possible, each provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement in that jurisdiction or the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, including that provision or portion of any provision, in any other jurisdiction.

18.    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by facsimile or PDF shall be effective for all purposes.

19.    Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the agreements described in the attached Exhibits contain the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, correspondence, understandings and agreements between the parties, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement, including the Original Employment Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by or on behalf of the parties hereto as of the Effective Date.
ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP:
 
By:
Name:
Title:
 
EXECUTIVE
 
Name:
Address:


























Exhibit A
FORM OF GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS
THIS GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS (this “General Release”), dated as of [_______], is made by and between [________] (the “Executive”) and Enterprise Financial Services Corp (together with its successors and assigns, the “Company”).
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive are parties to that certain Employment Agreement, dated as of [ ] (the “Employment Agreement”);
WHEREAS, Executive’s employment with the Company has been terminated and Executive is entitled to receive severance and other benefits, as set forth in Section 5 of the Employment Agreement subject to the execution of this General Release;
WHEREAS, in consideration for Executive’s signing of this General Release, the Company will provide Executive with such severance and benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement; and
WHEREAS, except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, the parties hereto intend that this General Release shall effect a full satisfaction and release of the obligations described herein owed to Executive by the Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1.
Executive, for himself, Executive’s spouse, heirs, administrators, children, representatives, executors, successors, assigns, and all other individuals and entities claiming through Executive, if any (collectively, the “Executive Releasers”), does hereby release, waive, and forever discharge the Company and its affiliates and each of its and their respective agents, subsidiaries, parents, affiliates, related organizations, employees, officers, directors, attorneys, successors, and assigns in their capacities as such (collectively, the “Employer Releasees”) from, and does fully waive any obligations of Employer Releasees to Executive Releasers for, any and all liability, actions, charges, causes of action, demands, damages, or claims for relief, remuneration, sums of money, accounts or expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown or contingent or absolute, which heretofore has been or which hereafter may be suffered or sustained, directly or indirectly, by Executive Releasers in consequence of, arising out of, or in any way relating to: (a) Executive’s employment with the Company; (b) the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company; (c) the Employment Agreement; or (d) any events occurring on or prior to the date of this General Release. The foregoing release and discharge, waiver and covenant not to sue includes, but is not limited to, all waivable claims and any obligations or causes of action arising from such claims, under common law including wrongful or retaliatory discharge, breach of contract (including but not limited to any claims under the Employment Agreement other than claims for unpaid severance benefits, bonus or Salary earned thereunder) and any action arising in tort including libel, slander, defamation or intentional infliction of emotional distress, and claims under any federal, state or local statute including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and 1871 (42 U.S.C. § 1981), the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the discrimination or employment laws of any state or municipality, and/or any claims under any express or implied contract which Executive Releasers may claim existed with Employer Releasees. This also includes a release of any claims for wrongful discharge and all claims for alleged physical or personal injury, emotional distress relating to or arising out of Executive’s employment with the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates or the termination of that employment; and any claims under the WARN Act or any similar law, which requires, among other things, that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 1 above to the contrary, nothing contained in herein shall constitute a release by any Executive Releaser of any of his, her or its rights or remedies available to him, her or it, at law or in equity, related to, on account of, in connection with or in any way pertaining to the enforcement of: (i) any rights to the receipt of employee benefits which vested on or prior to the date of this General





Release; (ii) the right to receive severance and other benefits under the Employment Agreement; (iii) any equity rights; or (iv) this General Release or any of its terms or conditions.

2.Excluded from this General Release and waiver are any claims which cannot be waived by applicable law, including but not limited to the right to participate in an investigation conducted by certain government agencies. Executive does, however, waive Executive’s right to any monetary recovery should any government agency (such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claims on Executive’s behalf. Executive represents and warrants that Executive has not filed any complaint, charge, or lawsuit against the Employer Releasees with any government agency or any court.

3.Executive agrees never to seek personal recovery from any Employer Releasee in any forum for any claim covered by the above waiver and release language, except that Executive may bring a claim under the ADEA to challenge this General Release. If Executive violates this General Release by suing an Employer Releasee (excluding any claim by Executive under the ADEA or as otherwise set forth in Section 1 hereof), then Executive shall be liable to the Employer Releasee so sued for such Employer Releasee’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs incurred in defending against such a suit. Nothing in this General Release is intended to reflect any party’s belief that Executive’s waiver of claims under ADEA is invalid or unenforceable, it being the intent of the parties that such claims are waived.

4.Executive agrees that neither this General Release, nor the furnishing of the consideration for this General Release, shall be deemed or construed at any time to be an admission by the Employer Releasees of any improper or unlawful conduct.

5.Executive acknowledges and recites that he has:

(a)executed this General Release knowingly and voluntarily;

(b)had a reasonable opportunity to consider this General Release;

(c)read and understands this General Release in its entirety;

(d)been advised and directed orally and in writing (and this subparagraph (d) constitutes such written direction) to seek legal counsel and any other advice Executive wishes with respect to the terms of this General Release before executing it; and

(e)relied solely on Executive’s own judgment, belief and knowledge, and such advice as Executive may have received from Executive’s legal counsel.

6.Section 12 of the Employment Agreement, which shall survive the expiration of the Employment Agreement for this purpose, shall apply to any dispute with regard to this release.

7.Executive acknowledges and agrees that (a) his execution of this General Release has not been forced by any employee or agent of the Company, and Executive has had an opportunity to negotiate the terms of this General Release; and (b) he has been offered twenty-one (21) calendar days after receipt of this General Release to consider its terms before executing it. Executive shall have seven (7) calendar days from the date he executes this General Release to revoke his or her waiver of any ADEA claims by providing written notice of the revocation to the Company, as provided in Section 10 of the Employment Agreement.

8.Capitalized terms used but not defined in this General Release have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Employment Agreement.

9.This General Release may be executed by the parties in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Each counterpart may be delivered





by facsimile transmission or e-mail (as a .pdf, .tif or similar un-editable attachment), which transmission shall be deemed delivery of an originally executed counterpart hereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this General Release as of the day and year first above written.
ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP:
 
By:
Name:
Title:
 
EXECUTIVE:
 
Name:
Address:





Exhibit 10.2
    
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made on this 24th Day of October by and between Enterprise Financial Services Corp (the “Company”) and Nicole Iannacone (“Executive”) effective as of March 1, 2019 (the “Effective Date”).
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, the Company has authorized and approved the execution of this Agreement and Executive desires to be employed by the Company on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual covenants and conditions herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
A G R E E M E N T
1.    Employment and Term. Subject to the provisions of Section 5 below, Executive shall be employed by the Company as of the Effective Date and continue until terminated as described in Section 5.1 (the “Term”) on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

2.    Position, Duties and Responsibilities; Location.

2.1    Position and Duties. Executive shall be employed as the EVP, Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel of the Company. Executive shall have the duties, powers and authority as are commensurate with her position, including such other duties and responsibilities as are reasonably delegated to her from time to time by the President & Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”). Executive shall report to the CEO.

2.2    Exclusive Services and Efforts. Executive agrees to devote her efforts, energies, and skill to the discharge of the duties and responsibilities attributable to her position and, except as set forth herein, agrees to devote substantially all of her professional time and attention exclusively to the business and affairs of the Company; provided, that nothing herein shall preclude Executive from accepting appointment to or continue to serve on any other board of directors or trustees of any charitable organization; for so long as such activities do not conflict with the obligations of Executive under the terms of any of Executive’s restrictive covenants with the Company or an affiliate, or materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder.

3.    Compensation.

3.1    Base Salary. During the Term, the Company hereby agrees to pay to Executive an annualized base salary of $253,399 (the “Salary”), subject to all applicable Federal, state and local income and employment taxes and other required or elected withholdings and deductions, payable in equal installments on the Company’s regularly-scheduled paydays as it is earned. Executive’s Salary will be reviewed at least annually by the Company and, when appropriate as determined in the Company’s discretion, may be increased but not decreased without consent of Executive (in which case such adjusted amount shall be the “Salary” hereunder).

3.2    Targeted Incentive. For each calendar year that ends during the Term, Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s long term incentive plan and short term incentive plan (collectively, the “Targeted Incentives”). Executive shall be entitled to an annual Targeted Incentive of 35% of the then applicable Salary for the year for overall performance at Target. Any such participation will be at the discretion of the Company and shall be governed by the terms and subject to the conditions of such plans, as may be in effect from time to time, including without limitation conditions as to performance targets and length of service. Unless otherwise expressly indicated in any agreement or plan governing a Targeted Incentive, Executive shall not be eligible to receive any Targeted Incentive unless Executive is employed with the Company on the date such Targeted Incentive is paid. Unless





otherwise expressly provided in the terms governing any Targeted Incentives, all Targeted Incentives earned by Executive will be paid not later than March 15 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year to which the Targeted Incentive relates.

4.    Employee Benefits.

4.1    Participation in Benefit Plans. During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to participate in regular employee benefit plans generally established by the Company for its full-time employees, including without limitations any health, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement, such participation to be as provided in said employee benefit plans in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof as in effect from time to time and subject to any applicable waiting period.

4.2    Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to earn and use paid time off (“PTO”) pursuant to the Company’s PTO policy as in effect from time to time for similarly situated executives of the Company.

4.3    Reimbursement of Expenses. The Company shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable business and travel expenses incurred in the performance of her job duties and the promotion of the Company’s business, promptly upon presentation of appropriate supporting documentation and otherwise in accordance with the expense reimbursement policy of the Company.

5.    Termination.

5.1    General. The Company may terminate Executive’s employment for any reason or no reason, and Executive may terminate her employment for any reason or no reason, in either case subject only to the terms of this Agreement. In the event of the termination of Executive’s employment hereunder for any reason, she shall promptly resign from any position she then holds that is affiliated with the Company or that she was holding at the Company’s request. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a)    “Accrued Obligations” shall mean: (i) Executive’s earned but unpaid Salary through the Termination Date; (ii) bonus compensation to the extent earned in a prior year but not yet paid, (iii) any accrued benefits under any plans of the Company; (iv) a lump-sum payment in respect of accrued but unused PTO days at Executive’s per-business-day Salary rate in effect as of the Termination Date; and (v) any unpaid expense or other reimbursements due pursuant to Section 4.3 hereof or otherwise. Accrued Obligations will be payable in a lump-sum within thirty (30) days of Executive’s Termination Date.

(b)    “Cause” shall mean (i) an order of any federal or state regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the Company which prohibits Executive from performing, or renders it impracticable for Executive to perform, her duties under this Agreement, (ii) Executive’s refusal to perform, or repeated failure to undertake good faith efforts to perform the duties and responsibilities reasonably assigned to her (consistent with Section 2 hereof) which non-performance has continued for thirty (30) days following Executive’s receipt of written notice from the Company of such non-performance, (iii) Executive’s material breach of this Agreement or of any other written agreement or policy with the Company or any of its Affiliates, (iv) Executive’s commission of a crime that constitutes a felony or other crime of moral turpitude or criminal fraud, (v) chemical or alcohol use which materially and adversely affects Executive’s performance of her duties under this Agreement, (vi) any act of disloyalty or breach of responsibilities to the Company by the Executive which is intended by the Executive to cause material harm to the Company, or (vii) misappropriation (or attempted misappropriation) of any of the Company’s funds or property.

(c)    “Change in Control” shall mean the first to occur of any of the following, provided that for any distribution that is subject to Section 409A (as defined in Section 7.2), a Change in Control under this Agreement shall be deemed to occur only if such event also satisfies the requirements under Treas. Regs. Section 1.409A-(i)(5):






(i)Any Person, other than one or more of the directors of the Company on the Effective Date of this Agreement or any Person that any such director Controls (as defined below), becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% of more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company (the “Company Outstanding Voting Securities”);

(ii)Any Person becomes the beneficial owner of 50% of more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of Enterprise Bank & Trust entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of Enterprise Bank & Trust;

(iii)consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation (a “Business Combination”) of the Company, unless, in each case, following such Business Combination (i) all or substantially all of the Persons who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Company Outstanding Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, a voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company resulting from such Business Combination, (ii) no Person (excluding any company resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company resulting from such Business Combination except to the extent such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Company Board”) resulting from the Business Combination are Continuing Directors (as hereinafter defined) at the time of the execution of the definitive agreement, or the action of the Company Board, providing for such Business Combination;

(iv)consummation of the sale, other than in the ordinary course of business, of more than 50% of the combined assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries in a transaction or series of related transactions during the course of any twelve-month period; or

(v)the date on which Continuing Directors (as hereinafter defined) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Company Board.

For purposes of this Section 5.1(c), the definitions of the terms “beneficial owner” and “group” shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Rule 13(d)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(d)    “Continuing Directors” means as of the date of determination, (i) any member of the Company Board on the Effective Date of this Agreement, (ii) any person who has been a member of the Company Board for the two years immediately preceding such date of determination, or (iii) any person who was nominated for election or elected to the Company Board with the affirmative vote of the greater of (A) a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of the Company Board at the time of such nomination or election or (B) at least four Continuing Directors but excluding, for purposes of this clause (iii), any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies by or on behalf of a Person other than the Company Board.

(e)    “Control” means, with respect to any Person, the possession, directly or indirectly, severally or jointly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or credit arrangement, as trustee or executor, or otherwise.

(f)    “Disability” shall mean that in the reasonable judgment of the Company, Executive (i) has failed to perform her duties under this Agreement on account of physical or mental incapacity, and (ii) such illness or incapacity continues for a period of more than 90 consecutive days, or 90 days during any 180 day period.






(g)    “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events without Executive’s express prior written consent: (i) Company’s material breach of Agreement which remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following Executive’s notice of such breach to Company; (ii) a material diminution of Executive’s position, responsibilities or duties as such position, responsibilities or duties exist as of the Effective Date; or (iii) requirement that Executive’s primary residence be based anywhere other than the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area.

A termination of employment by Executive for Good Reason shall be effectuated by giving the Company written notice (“Notice of Termination for Good Reason”), not later than thirty (30) days following the occurrence of the circumstance that constitutes Good Reason, setting forth in reasonable detail the specific conduct of the Company that constitutes Good Reason. The Company shall be entitled, during the thirty (30) day period following receipt of a Notice of Termination for Good Reason, to cure the circumstances that gave rise to Good Reason, provided that the Company shall be entitled to waive its right to cure or reduce the cure period by delivery of written notice to that effect to Executive (such thirty (30) day or shorter period, the “Cure Period”). If, during the Cure Period, such circumstance is remedied, Executive will not be permitted to terminate employment for Good Reason as a result of such circumstance. If, at the end of the Cure Period, the circumstance that constitutes Good Reason has not been remedied, Executive will be entitled to terminate employment for Good Reason during the ten (10) day period that follows the end of the Cure Period. If Executive does not terminate employment during such ten (10) day period, Executive will not be permitted to terminate employment for Good Reason as a result of such circumstance.
(h)    “Person” shall mean a “person” as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(i)    “Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, each corporation or other Person in which the first Person owns or Controls, directly or indirectly, capital stock or other ownership interests representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting stock or other ownership interests of such corporation or other Person.

(j)    “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Executive’s employment hereunder terminates in accordance with this Agreement.

5.2    Termination by the Company Without Cause or by Executive With Good Reason. In the event that Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason, the Term shall expire on the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to:

(a)an amount equal to the greater of (i) (A) twelve (12) months of Executive’s Salary as in effect immediately prior to the Termination Date; plus (B) the annual cash Target Incentive for the year in which such termination occurs as though all “target levels” of performance for such year are fully and completely achieved and (ii) the amount that the Executive would be entitled to receive under the Company’s severance plan applicable to Executive. Such amounts will be payable over a period of one (1) year following such termination in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices, at normal payroll duties and subject to applicable withholdings, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 5.6. The first payment will be made on the first payroll date following the 60th day after Executive’s separation from serving and all such payment will be considered separate payments for purposes of Section 409A of the Code;

(b)    continued medical (health, prescription drug, dental, and vision) benefits to the same extent Executive participated prior to Termination Date (with Executive required to pay the amount Executive would have been required to pay for such coverage had Executive remained an active employee at such time) for a period of twelve (12) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, if the Company cannot provide, for any reason, Executive or her dependents with the opportunity to participate in the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall pay to Executive a single sum cash payment, payable within sixty





(60) days following the date the Company cannot provide such benefits, in an amount equal to the fair market value of the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph; and

(c)    the Accrued Obligations.

5.3    Death and Disability. Executive’s employment shall terminate in the event of her death, and either Executive or the Company may terminate Executive’s employment in the event of her Disability (provided that no termination of Executive’s employment hereunder for Disability shall be effective unless the party terminating Executive’s employment first gives at least fifteen (15) days’ written notice of such termination to the other party). In the event that Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated due to her death or Disability, the Term shall expire on the Termination Date and she and/or her estate or beneficiaries (as the case may be) shall be entitled to the Accrued Obligations.

5.4    Termination by the Company For Cause or by Executive Without Good Reason. In the event that Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated by Executive without Good Reason or by the Company for Cause, the Term shall expire as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to the Accrued Obligations.

5.5    Due to Change in Control. In the event that three (3) months prior to or twelve (12) months following a Change in Control, Executive terminates her employment hereunder with Good Reason or the Company terminates Executive’s employment hereunder without Cause, then, in lieu of the payments otherwise due to Executive under Section 5.2 above, the Term shall expire on the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to:

(a)    a single sum cash amount equal to the greater of (i) eighteen (18) months of Executive’s Salary as in effect immediately prior to the Termination Date or (ii) the amount that the Executive would be entitled to receive under the Company’s severance plan applicable to Executive payable on the sixtieth (60th) day following her Termination Date;

(b) a single sum cash amount equal to one and one-half (1.5) times the annual cash Targeted Incentive for the year in which such termination occurs as though all “target levels” of performance for such year are fully and completely achieved payable on the sixtieth (60th) day following her Termination Date;

(c)continued medical (health, prescription drug, dental, and vision) benefits to the same extent Executive participated prior to Termination Date (with Executive required to pay the amount Executive would have been required to pay for such coverage had Executive remained an active employee at such time) for a period of eighteen (18) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, if the Company cannot provide, for any reason, Executive or her dependents with the opportunity to participate in the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall pay to Executive a single sum cash payment, payable within sixty (60) days following the date the Company cannot provide such benefits, in an amount equal to the fair market value of the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph; and

(d)the Accrued Obligations.

5.6    Release. Executive’s entitlement to the payments described in this Section 5 is expressly contingent upon Executive first providing the Company with a signed release in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Release”). In order to be effective, such Release must be delivered by Executive to the Company no later than forty-five (45) days following the Termination Date.

6.    Section 280G.

6.1    If any payment or benefit (including payments and benefits pursuant to this Agreement) that Executive would receive in connection with a Change in Control from the Company or otherwise (“Transaction Payment”) would (a) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code; and (b) the





net after-tax benefit that Executive would receive by reducing the Transaction Payments to three times the “base amount,” as defined in Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, (the “Parachute Threshold”) is greater than the net after-tax benefit Executive would receive if the full amount of the Transaction Payments were paid to Executive, then the Transaction Payments payable to Executive shall be reduced (but not below zero) so that the Transaction Payments due to Executive do not exceed the amount of the Parachute Threshold, reducing first any Transaction Payments under Sections 5.5(a) hereof.

6.2    Unless Executive and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon Executive and the Company for all purposes. The Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Accountants shall provide detailed supporting calculations to the Company and Executive as requested by the Company or Executive at least thirty (30) days prior to the date the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (including any interest, penalties or additions to tax relating thereto) is required to be paid by Executive or withheld by the Company. Executive and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this section as well as any costs incurred by Executive with the Accountants for tax planning under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code.
7.    Tax Matters.

7.1    The Company shall withhold all applicable federal, state and local taxes, social security and workers’ compensation contributions and other amounts as may be required by law with respect to compensation payable to Executive pursuant to this Agreement.

7.2    Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Agreement is intended to be interpreted and applied so that the payment of the benefits set forth herein either shall either be exempt from the requirements of Section 409A of the Code (“Section 409A”) or shall comply with the requirements of such provision. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if Executive is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A, any payments or arrangements due upon a termination of Executive’s employment under any arrangement that constitutes a “nonqualified deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A and which do not otherwise qualify under the exemptions under Treas. Regs. Section 1.409A-1 (including without limitation, the short-term deferral exemption or the permitted payments under Treas. Regs. Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii)(A)), shall be delayed and paid or provided on the earlier of (a) the date which is six (6) months after Executive’s “separation from service” (as such term is defined in Section 409A and the regulations and other published guidance thereunder) for any reason other than death; and (b) the date of Executive’s death.

7.3    After any Termination Date, Executive shall have no duties or responsibilities that are inconsistent with having a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A as of the Termination Date and, notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, distributions upon termination of employment of nonqualified deferred compensation may only be made upon a “separation from service” as determined under Section 409A and such date shall be the Termination Date for purposes of this Agreement. Each payment under this Agreement or otherwise shall be treated as a separate payment for purposes of Section 409A. In no event may Executive, directly or indirectly, designate the calendar year of any payment to be made under this Agreement which constitutes a “nonqualified deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A and to the extent an amount is payable within a time period, the time during which such amount is paid shall be in the discretion of the Company.

7.4    Any amounts otherwise payable to Executive following a termination of employment that are not so paid by reason of this Section 7 shall be paid as soon as practicable following, and in any event within thirty (30) days following, the date that is six (6) months after Executive’s separation from service (or, if earlier, the date of Executive’s death) together with interest on the delayed payment at the Company’s cost of borrowing. All





reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A.

7.5    To the extent that any reimbursements pursuant to Section 4 or otherwise are taxable to Executive, any reimbursement payment due to Executive pursuant to such Section shall be paid to Executive on or before the last day of Executive’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the related expense was incurred. The reimbursements pursuant to Section 4 or otherwise are not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit and the amount of such reimbursements that Executive receives in one taxable year shall not affect the amount of such reimbursements that Executive receives in any other taxable year.

8.    Restrictive Covenants. Executive agrees to be bound by the following:

8.1    Confidentiality. Executive agrees to hold in strict confidence all non-public information concerning any matters affecting or relating to the business of the Company and its Affiliates, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing non-public information concerning its manner of operation, business or other plans data bases, marketing programs, protocols, processes, computer programs, client lists, marketing information and analyses, operating policies or manuals or other data. Executive agrees that she will not, directly or indirectly, use any such information for the benefit of any Person other than the Company or disclose or communicate any of such information in any manner whatsoever other than to the directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives of the Company who need to know such information, who shall be informed by Executive of the confidential nature of such information and directed by Executive to treat such information confidentially. Upon the Company’s request, Executive shall return all information furnished to her related to the business of the Company and its Affiliates without retaining any copies in electronic or other form. The above limitations on use and disclosure shall not apply to information which Executive can demonstrate: (a) was known to executive before receipt thereof from the Company or its Affiliates; (b) is learned by Executive from a third party entitled to disclose it; (c) becomes known publicly other than through Executive; (d) is disclosed by Executive upon authority from the Company Board or any Committee of the Company Board; (e) is disclosed pursuant to any legal requirement; or (f) is disclosed pursuant to any agreement to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates is a party. The parties hereto stipulate that all such information is material and confidential and gravely affects the effective and successful conduct of the business of the Company and the Company’s goodwill, and that any breach of the terms of this Section 8.1 shall survive and remain in effect following any termination of this Agreement.
8.2    Use of Proprietary Information. Executive recognizes that the Company possesses a proprietary interest in all of the information described in Section 8.1 and has the exclusive right and privilege to use, protect by copyright, patent or trademark, manufacture or otherwise exploit the processes, ideas and concepts described therein to the exclusion of Executive, except as otherwise agreed between the Company and Executive in writing. Executive expressly agrees that any products, inventions, discoveries or improvements made by Executive, her agents or affiliates, during the term of this Agreement, based on or arising out of the information described in Section 7 shall be the property of and insure to the exclusive benefit of the Company. Executive further agrees that any and all products, inventions, discoveries or improvements developed by Executive (whether or not able to be protected by copyright, patent or trademark) in the scope of her employment, or involving the use of the company’s or its Affiliate’s time, materials or other recourses, shall be promptly disclosed to the Company and shall become the exclusive property of the Company.
8.3    Non-Competition. Executive agrees that, during the Employment Term and for a period of (a) twelve (12) months following any termination of such employment under Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4; and (b) eighteen (18) months following any termination of such employment under Section 5.5 (the “Restricted Period”), Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control, be connected with as an officer, employee, partner, consultant or otherwise, or otherwise engage or participate in (except as an employee of the Company or its Affiliates) any Person engaged in the operation ownership or management of a bank, trust company, wealth management or financial services business within the Metropolitan Statistical Areas of St. Louis, Kansas City, Phoenix or any other city in which the Company or any of its Affiliates has an office at the time of such termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the ownership by Executive of less than 1% of any class of the outstanding capital stock of any corporation conducting such a competitive business which is regularly traded on a national securities





exchange or in the over-the-counter market shall not be a violation of the foregoing covenant. The provisions of this paragraph shall be interpreted consistent with the requirements of Missouri Supreme Court Rule 4-5.6. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company and Executive agree and understand that the provisions of this paragraph prohibit Executive from serving in a business, operational and/or non-legal capacity but shall not otherwise prohibit or restrict Executive from providing legal advice and/or legal services to any Person.
8.4    Non-Solicitation of Employees. During the period of actual employment and for the Restricted Period, Executive shall not, except on behalf of or with the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, entice or induce, or attempt to entice or induce, any employee of the Company or any of its Affiliates to leave such employ, or employ any such person in any business similar to or in competition with the Company. Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the provisions set forth in this Section 8.4 constitute a reasonable restriction on her ability to compete with the Company.
8.5    Non-Solicitation of Protected Customers.
(a) As used herein, “Protected Customer” means (i) any Person or its Affiliate for whom the Company or any of its Affiliates has provided wealth management, investment, banking, trust, insurance or other financial services during a period of twelve (12) months prior to the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates or (ii) any Person or its Affiliate whom the Company or any of its Affiliates had made a proposal to provide wealth management, investment, banking, trust, insurance or other financial services at any time within six (6) months preceding the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates.
(b) As used herein, “Non-Solicitation Period” means the period of Executive’s employment by the Company or its Affiliates and for the Restricted Period.
(c) During the Non-Solicitation Period, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, whether alone or in combination with any other Person, or as an officer, director, shareholder, member, manager, employee, agent, independent contractor, consultant, advisor, joint-venturer, partner or otherwise, and whether or not for pecuniary benefit:
(i) solicit, take away, attempt to take away, divert, or attempt to divert any Protected Customer from the Company or its Affiliates; or
(ii) induce, attempt to induce or aid any Person in inducing any Protected Customer to cease doing business with the Company or its Affiliates.
(d) During the Non-Solicitation Period, Executive shall not be employed by or act as a consultant for any Person which directly, or through any of its Affiliates, solicits, takes away, attempts to take away, diverts, or attempts to divert any Protected Customer from the Company or any of its Affiliates. Before Executive becomes employed by or becomes a consultant for a Person during a Non-Solicitation Period, Executive shall inform such Person of the provisions of this Section 9.5 and shall cause such Person to sign a document acknowledging this provision and agreeing with the Company, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, to abide to the terms of such obligation to not solicit, take away, attempt to take away, divert or attempt to divert any Protected Customer, and deliver such document to the Company.
8.6    Saving Provision. The parties hereto agree that, in the event a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine that the geographic or durational elements of this covenant are unenforceable, such determination shall not render the entire covenant unenforceable. Rather, the excessive aspects of the covenant shall be reduced to the threshold which is enforceable, and the remaining aspects shall not be affected thereby.
8.7    Equitable Relief. Executive acknowledges that the extent of damages to the Company from a breach under this Section 9 would not be readily quantifiable or ascertainable, that monetary damages would be inadequate to make the Company whole in case of such a breach, and that there is not and would not be adequate remedy at law for such a breach. Therefore, Executive specifically agrees that the company is entitled to injunctive or other equitable





relief (without any requirement to post any bond or other security) from a breach of this Section 9, and hereby waives and covenants not to assert against a prayer for such relief that there exists and adequate remedy at law, in monetary damages or otherwise.
9.    Notices. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, any notice, consent, demand or other communication to be given under or in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given when delivered personally, when transmitted by facsimile transmission, one (1) day after being deposited with Federal Express or other nationally recognized overnight delivery service or three (3) days after being mailed by first class mail, charges or postage prepaid, properly addressed, if to the Company, at its principal office, and, if to Executive, at her address set forth following her signature below. Either party may change such address from time to time by notice to the other.

10.    Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, exclusive of any choice of law rules.

11.    Amendments; Waivers. This Agreement may not be modified or amended or terminated except by an instrument in writing, signed by Executive and a duly-authorized officer of the Company (other than Executive). By an instrument in writing similarly executed, either party may waive compliance by the other party with any provision of this Agreement that such other party was or is obligated to comply with or perform; provided, however, that such waiver shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any other or subsequent failure. No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising any right, remedy, or power hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, or power hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, or power provided herein or by law or in equity. To be effective, any written waiver must specifically refer to the condition(s) or provision(s) of this Agreement being waived.

12.    Inconsistencies. In the event of any inconsistency between any provision of this Agreement and any provision of any Company arrangement, the provisions of this Agreement shall control, unless Executive and the Company otherwise agree in a writing that expressly refers to the provision of this Agreement that is being waived.

13.    Assignment. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, neither party shall assign or transfer this Agreement nor any rights hereunder without the consent of the other party, and any attempted or purported assignment without such consent shall be void; provided, however, that any assignment or transfer pursuant to a merger or consolidation, or the sale or liquidation of all or substantially all of the business and assets of the Company shall be valid, so long as the assignee or transferee (a) is the successor to all or substantially all of the business and assets of the Company; and (b) assumes the liabilities, obligations and duties of the Company, as contained in this Agreement, either contractually or as a matter of law. Executive’s consent shall not be required for any such transaction. This Agreement shall otherwise bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, legatees, devisees, executors, administrators and legal representatives.

14.    Voluntary Execution; Representations. Executive acknowledges that (a) she has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel of her own choosing concerning this Agreement and has been advised to do so by the Company; and (b) she has read and understands this Agreement, is competent and of sound mind to execute this Agreement, is fully aware of the legal effect of this Agreement, and has entered into it freely based on her own judgment and without duress. Executive represents and covenants that her employment hereunder and compliance with the terms and conditions hereof will not conflict with or result in the breach by her of any agreement to which she is a party or by which she may be bound and in connection with her employment with the Company she will not engage in any unauthorized use of any confidential or proprietary information she may have obtained in connection with her employment with any other employer. The Company represents and warrants that it is fully authorized, by any person or body whose authorization is required, to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations under it.






15.    Headings. The headings of the Sections and sub-sections contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Agreement.

16.    Survivorship. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the respective rights and obligations of the parties shall survive any termination of Executive’s employment.

17.    Severability. Whenever possible, each provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement in that jurisdiction or the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, including that provision or portion of any provision, in any other jurisdiction.

18.    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by facsimile or PDF shall be effective for all purposes.

19.    Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the agreements described in the attached Exhibits contain the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, correspondence, understandings and agreements between the parties, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by or on behalf of the parties hereto as of the Effective Date.
ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP:
 
By:
Name:
Title:
 
EXECUTIVE
 
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Exhibit A
FORM OF GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS
THIS GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS (this “General Release”), dated as of [_______], is made by and between [________] (the “Executive”) and Enterprise Financial Services Corp (together with its successors and assigns, the “Company”).
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive are parties to that certain Employment Agreement, dated as of [ ] (the “Employment Agreement”);
WHEREAS, Executive’s employment with the Company has been terminated and Executive is entitled to receive severance and other benefits, as set forth in Section 5 of the Employment Agreement subject to the execution of this General Release;
WHEREAS, in consideration for Executive’s signing of this General Release, the Company will provide Executive with such severance and benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement; and
WHEREAS, except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, the parties hereto intend that this General Release shall effect a full satisfaction and release of the obligations described herein owed to Executive by the Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1.    Executive, for herself, Executive’s spouse, heirs, administrators, children, representatives, executors, successors, assigns, and all other individuals and entities claiming through Executive, if any (collectively, the “Executive Releasers”), does hereby release, waive, and forever discharge the Company and its affiliates and each of its and their respective agents, subsidiaries, parents, affiliates, related organizations, employees, officers, directors, attorneys, successors, and assigns in their capacities as such (collectively, the “Employer Releasees”) from, and does fully waive any obligations of Employer Releasees to Executive Releasers for, any and all liability, actions, charges, causes of action, demands, damages, or claims for relief, remuneration, sums of money, accounts or expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown or contingent or absolute, which heretofore has been or which hereafter may be suffered or sustained, directly or indirectly, by Executive Releasers in consequence of, arising out of, or in any way relating to: (a) Executive’s employment with the Company; (b) the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company; (c) the Employment Agreement; or (d) any events occurring on or prior to the date of this General Release. The foregoing release and discharge, waiver and covenant not to sue includes, but is not limited to, all waivable claims and any obligations or causes of action arising from such claims, under common law including wrongful or retaliatory discharge, breach of contract (including but not limited to any claims under the Employment Agreement other than claims for unpaid severance benefits, bonus or Salary earned thereunder) and any action arising in tort including libel, slander, defamation or intentional infliction of emotional distress, and claims under any federal, state or local statute including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and 1871 (42 U.S.C. § 1981), the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the discrimination or employment laws of any state or municipality, and/or any claims under any express or implied contract which Executive Releasers may claim existed with Employer Releasees. This also includes a release of any claims for wrongful discharge and all claims for alleged physical or personal injury, emotional distress relating to or arising out of Executive’s employment with the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates or the termination of that employment; and any claims under the WARN Act or any similar law, which requires, among other things, that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 1 above to the contrary, nothing contained in herein shall constitute a release by any Executive Releaser of any of his, her or its rights or remedies available to him, her or it, at law or in equity, related to, on account of, in connection with or in any way pertaining to the enforcement of: (i) any rights to the receipt of employee benefits which vested on or prior to the date of this General Release; (ii) the right to receive severance and other benefits under the Employment Agreement; (iii) any equity rights; or (iv) this General Release or any of its terms or conditions.






2.    Excluded from this General Release and waiver are any claims which cannot be waived by applicable law, including but not limited to the right to participate in an investigation conducted by certain government agencies. Executive does, however, waive Executive’s right to any monetary recovery should any government agency (such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claims on Executive’s behalf. Executive represents and warrants that Executive has not filed any complaint, charge, or lawsuit against the Employer Releasees with any government agency or any court.

3.    Executive agrees never to seek personal recovery from any Employer Releasee in any forum for any claim covered by the above waiver and release language, except that Executive may bring a claim under the ADEA to challenge this General Release. If Executive violates this General Release by suing an Employer Releasee (excluding any claim by Executive under the ADEA or as otherwise set forth in Section 1 hereof), then Executive shall be liable to the Employer Releasee so sued for such Employer Releasee’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs incurred in defending against such a suit. Nothing in this General Release is intended to reflect any party’s belief that Executive’s waiver of claims under ADEA is invalid or unenforceable, it being the intent of the parties that such claims are waived.

4.    Executive agrees that neither this General Release, nor the furnishing of the consideration for this General Release, shall be deemed or construed at any time to be an admission by the Employer Releasees of any improper or unlawful conduct.

5.    Executive acknowledges and recites that she has:

(a)executed this General Release knowingly and voluntarily;

(b)had a reasonable opportunity to consider this General Release;

(c)read and understands this General Release in its entirety;

(d)been advised and directed orally and in writing (and this subparagraph (d) constitutes such written direction) to seek legal counsel and any other advice Executive wishes with respect to the terms of this General Release before executing it; and

(e)relied solely on Executive’s own judgment, belief and knowledge, and such advice as Executive may have received from Executive’s legal counsel.

6.    Section 12 of the Employment Agreement, which shall survive the expiration of the Employment Agreement for this purpose, shall apply to any dispute with regard to this release.

7.    Executive acknowledges and agrees that (a) her execution of this General Release has not been forced by any employee or agent of the Company, and Executive has had an opportunity to negotiate the terms of this General Release; and (b) she has been offered twenty-one (21) calendar days after receipt of this General Release to consider its terms before executing it. Executive shall have seven (7) calendar days from the date she executes this General Release to revoke her or her waiver of any ADEA claims by providing written notice of the revocation to the Company, as provided in Section 10 of the Employment Agreement.

8.    Capitalized terms used but not defined in this General Release have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Employment Agreement.

9.    This General Release may be executed by the parties in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Each counterpart may be delivered by facsimile transmission or e-mail (as a .pdf, .tif or similar un-editable attachment), which transmission shall be deemed delivery of an originally executed counterpart hereof.






IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this General Release as of the day and year first above written.
ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP:
 
By:
Name:
Title:
 
EXECUTIVE
 
Name:
Address:







Exhibit 10.3

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made on this 24th Date of October, 2019 by and between Enterprise Financial Services Corp (the “Company”) and Mark G. Ponder (“Executive”) effective as of March 1, 2019 (the “Effective Date”).
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive are parties to that certain Change In Control Agreement, dated and effective as of July 23, 2014 and as amended from time to time, pursuant to which Executive is employed by the Company (the “Original Employment Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive wish to amend and restate the Original Employment Agreement pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, which shall replace and supersede the Original Employment Agreement;
WHEREAS, this Agreement contains various enhancements to the terms and conditions of Executive’s employment, the sufficiency of which, the parties hereto acknowledge as good and valuable consideration for the amendment and restatement of the Original Employment Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Company has authorized and approved the execution of this Agreement and Executive desires to be employed by the Company on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual covenants and conditions herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
A G R E E M E N T
1.    Employment and Term. Subject to the provisions of Section 5 below, Executive shall be employed by the Company as of the Effective Date and continue until terminated as described in Section 5.1 (the “Term”) on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

2.    Position, Duties and Responsibilities; Location.

2.1    Position and Duties. Executive shall be employed as the EVP, Chief Administrative Officer of the Company. Executive shall have the duties, powers and authority as are commensurate with his position, including such other duties and responsibilities as are reasonably delegated to him from time to time by the President & Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”). Executive shall report to the CEO.

2.2    Exclusive Services and Efforts. Executive agrees to devote his efforts, energies, and skill to the discharge of the duties and responsibilities attributable to his position and, except as set forth herein, agrees to devote substantially all of his professional time and attention exclusively to the business and affairs of the Company; provided, that nothing herein shall preclude Executive from accepting appointment to or continue to serve on any other board of directors or trustees of any charitable organization; for so long as such activities do not conflict with the obligations of Executive under the terms of any of Executive’s restrictive covenants with the Company or an affiliate, or materially interfere with the performance of Executive’s duties hereunder

3.    Compensation.

3.1    Base Salary. During the Term, the Company hereby agrees to pay to Executive an annualized base salary of $252,840 (the “Salary”), subject to all applicable Federal, state and local income and employment taxes and other required or elected withholdings and deductions, payable in equal installments on the Company’s regularly-scheduled paydays as it is earned. Executive’s Salary will be reviewed at least annually by the Company and, when appropriate as determined in the Company’s discretion, may be increased but not decreased without consent of Executive (in which case such adjusted amount shall be the “Salary” hereunder).






3.2    Targeted Incentive. For each calendar year that ends during the Term, Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s long term incentive plan and short term incentive plan (collectively, the “Targeted Incentives”). Executive shall be entitled to an annual Targeted Incentive of 35% of the then applicable Salary for the year for overall performance at Target. Any such participation will be at the discretion of the Company and shall be governed by the terms and subject to the conditions of such plans, as may be in effect from time to time, including without limitation conditions as to performance targets and length of service. Unless otherwise expressly indicated in any agreement or plan governing a Targeted Incentive, Executive shall not be eligible to receive any Targeted Incentive unless Executive is employed with the Company on the date such Targeted Incentive is paid. Unless otherwise expressly provided in the terms governing any Targeted Incentives, all Targeted Incentives earned by Executive will be paid not later than March 15 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year to which the Targeted Incentive relates.

4.    Employee Benefits.

4.1    Participation in Benefit Plans. During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to participate in regular employee benefit plans generally established by the Company for its full-time employees, including without limitations any health, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement, such participation to be as provided in said employee benefit plans in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof as in effect from time to time and subject to any applicable waiting period.

4.2    Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to earn and use paid time off (“PTO”) pursuant to the Company’s PTO policy as in effect from time to time for similarly situated executives of the Company.

4.3    Reimbursement of Expenses. The Company shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable business and travel expenses incurred in the performance of his job duties and the promotion of the Company’s business, promptly upon presentation of appropriate supporting documentation and otherwise in accordance with the expense reimbursement policy of the Company.

5.    Termination.

5.1    General. The Company may terminate Executive’s employment for any reason or no reason, and Executive may terminate his employment for any reason or no reason, in either case subject only to the terms of this Agreement. In the event of the termination of Executive’s employment hereunder for any reason, he shall promptly resign from any position he then holds that is affiliated with the Company or that he was holding at the Company’s request. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a)Accrued Obligations” shall mean: (i) Executive’s earned but unpaid Salary through the Termination Date; (ii) bonus compensation to the extent earned in a prior year but not yet paid, (iii) any accrued benefits under any plans of the Company; (iv) a lump-sum payment in respect of accrued but unused PTO days at Executive’s per-business-day Salary rate in effect as of the Termination Date; and (v) any unpaid expense or other reimbursements due pursuant to Section 4.3 hereof or otherwise. Accrued Obligations will be payable in a lump-sum within thirty (30) days of Executive’s Termination Date.

(b)Cause” shall mean (i) an order of any federal or state regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the Company which prohibits Executive from performing, or renders it impracticable for Executive to perform, his duties under this Agreement, (ii) Executive’s refusal to perform, or repeated failure to undertake good faith efforts to perform the duties and responsibilities reasonably assigned to him (consistent with Section 2 hereof) which non-performance has continued for thirty (30) days following Executive’s receipt of written notice from the Company of such non-performance, (iii) Executive’s material breach of this Agreement or of any other written agreement or policy with the Company or any of its Affiliates, (iv) Executive’s commission of a crime that constitutes a felony or other crime of moral turpitude or criminal fraud, (v) chemical or alcohol use which materially and adversely affects Executive’s performance of his duties under this Agreement, (vi) any act of





disloyalty or breach of responsibilities to the Company by the Executive which is intended by the Executive to cause material harm to the Company, or (vii) misappropriation (or attempted misappropriation) of any of the Company’s funds or property.

(c)Change in Control” shall mean the first to occur of any of the following, provided that for any distribution that is subject to Section 409A (as defined in Section 7.2), a Change in Control under this Agreement shall be deemed to occur only if such event also satisfies the requirements under Treas. Regs. Section 1.409A-(i)(5):

(i)Any Person, other than one or more of the directors of the Company on the Effective Date of this Agreement or any Person that any such director Controls (as defined below), becomes the Beneficial Owner of 50% of more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company (the “Company Outstanding Voting Securities”);

(ii)Any Person becomes the beneficial owner of 50% of more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of Enterprise Bank & Trust entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of Enterprise Bank & Trust;

(iii)consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation (a “Business Combination”) of the Company, unless, in each case, following such Business Combination (i) all or substantially all of the Persons who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Company Outstanding Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, a voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company resulting from such Business Combination, (ii) no Person (excluding any company resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of the Company resulting from such Business Combination except to the extent such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Company Board”) resulting from the Business Combination are Continuing Directors (as hereinafter defined) at the time of the execution of the definitive agreement, or the action of the Company Board, providing for such Business Combination;

(iv)consummation of the sale, other than in the ordinary course of business, of more than 50% of the combined assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries in a transaction or series of related transactions during the course of any twelve-month period; or

(v)the date on which Continuing Directors (as hereinafter defined) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Company Board.

For purposes of this Section 5.1(c), the definitions of the terms “beneficial owner” and “group” shall have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Rule 13(d)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(d)    “Continuing Directors” means as of the date of determination, (i) any member of the Company Board on the Effective Date of this Agreement, (ii) any person who has been a member of the Company Board for the two years immediately preceding such date of determination, or (iii) any person who was nominated for election or elected to the Company Board with the affirmative vote of the greater of (A) a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of the Company Board at the time of such nomination or election or (B) at least four Continuing Directors but excluding, for purposes of this clause (iii), any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies by or on behalf of a Person other than the Company Board.






(e)    “Control” means, with respect to any Person, the possession, directly or indirectly, severally or jointly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or credit arrangement, as trustee or executor, or otherwise.

(f)    ““Disability” shall mean that in the reasonable judgment of the Company, Executive (i) has failed to perform his duties under this Agreement on account of physical or mental incapacity, and (ii) such illness or incapacity continues for a period of more than 90 consecutive days, or 90 days during any 180 day period. Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events without Executive’s express prior written consent: (i) Company’s material breach of Agreement which remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following Executive’s notice of such breach to Company; (ii) a material diminution of Executive’s position, responsibilities or duties as such position, responsibilities or duties exist as of the Effective Date; or (iii) requirement that Executive’s primary residence or primary place of employment be based anywhere other than the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area.

A termination of employment by Executive for Good Reason shall be effectuated by giving the Company written notice (“Notice of Termination for Good Reason”), not later than thirty (30) days following the occurrence of the circumstance that constitutes Good Reason, setting forth in reasonable detail the specific conduct of the Company that constitutes Good Reason. The Company shall be entitled, during the thirty (30) day period following receipt of a Notice of Termination for Good Reason, to cure the circumstances that gave rise to Good Reason, provided that the Company shall be entitled to waive its right to cure or reduce the cure period by delivery of written notice to that effect to Executive (such thirty (30) day or shorter period, the “Cure Period”). If, during the Cure Period, such circumstance is remedied, Executive will not be permitted to terminate employment for Good Reason as a result of such circumstance. If, at the end of the Cure Period, the circumstance that constitutes Good Reason has not been remedied, Executive will be entitled to terminate employment for Good Reason during the ten (10) day period that follows the end of the Cure Period. If Executive does not terminate employment during such ten (10) day period, Executive will not be permitted to terminate employment for Good Reason as a result of such circumstance.
(g)    “Person” shall mean a “person” as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(h)    “Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, each corporation or other Person in which the first Person owns or Controls, directly or indirectly, capital stock or other ownership interests representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting stock or other ownership interests of such corporation or other Person.

(i)    “Termination Date” shall mean the date on which Executive’s employment hereunder terminates in accordance with this Agreement.

5.2    Termination by the Company Without Cause or by Executive With Good Reason. In the event that Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason, the Term shall expire on the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to:

(a)    an amount equal to the greater of (i) (A) twelve (12) months of Executive’s Salary as in effect immediately prior to the Termination Date; plus (B) the annual cash Target Incentive for the year in which such termination occurs as though all “target levels” of performance for such year are fully and completely achieved and (ii) the amount that the Executive would be entitled to receive under the Company’s severance plan applicable to Executive. Such amounts will be payable over a period of one (1) year following such termination in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices, at normal payroll duties and subject to applicable withholdings, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 5.6. The first payment will be made on the first payroll date following the 60th day after Executive’s separation from serving and all such payment will be considered separate payments for purposes of Section 409A of the Code;





(b)    continued medical (health, prescription drug, dental and vision) benefits to the same extent Executive participated prior to Termination Date (with Executive required to pay the amount Executive would have been required to pay for such coverage had Executive remained an active employee at such time) for a period of twelve (12) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, if the Company cannot provide, for any reason, Executive or his dependents with the opportunity to participate in the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall pay to Executive a single sum cash payment, payable within sixty (60) days following the date the Company cannot provide such benefits, in an amount equal to the fair market value of the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph; and

(c)    the Accrued Obligations.

5.3    Death and Disability. Executive’s employment shall terminate in the event of his death, and either Executive or the Company may terminate Executive’s employment in the event of his Disability (provided that no termination of Executive’s employment hereunder for Disability shall be effective unless the party terminating Executive’s employment first gives at least fifteen (15) days’ written notice of such termination to the other party). In the event that Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated due to his death or Disability, the Term shall expire on the Termination Date and he and/or his estate or beneficiaries (as the case may be) shall be entitled to the Accrued Obligations.

5.4    Termination by the Company For Cause or by Executive Without Good Reason. In the event that Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated by Executive without Good Reason or by the Company for Cause, the Term shall expire as of the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to the Accrued Obligations.

5.5    Due to Change in Control. In the event that three (3) months prior to or twelve (12) months following a Change in Control, Executive terminates his employment hereunder with Good Reason or the Company terminates Executive’s employment hereunder without Cause, then, in lieu of the payments otherwise due to Executive under Section 5.2 above, the Term shall expire on the Termination Date and Executive shall be entitled to:

(a)    a single sum cash amount equal to the greater of (i) eighteen (18) months of Executive’s Salary as in effect immediately prior to the Termination Date or (ii) the amount that the Executive would be entitled to receive under the Company’s severance plan applicable to Executive payable on the sixtieth (60th) day following his Termination Date;

(b)    a single sum cash amount equal to one and one-half (1.5) times the annual cash Targeted Incentive for the year in which such termination occurs as though all “target levels” of performance for such year are fully and completely achieved payable on the sixtieth (60th) day following his Termination Date;

(c)    continued medical (health, prescription drug, dental and vision) benefits to the same extent Executive participated prior to Termination Date (with Executive required to pay the amount Executive would have been required to pay for such coverage had Executive remained an active employee at such time) for a period of eighteen (18) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, if the Company cannot provide, for any reason, Executive or his dependents with the opportunity to participate in the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph, the Company shall pay to Executive a single sum cash payment, payable within sixty (60) days following the date the Company cannot provide such benefits, in an amount equal to the fair market value of the benefits to be provided pursuant to this paragraph; and

(d)the Accrued Obligations.

5.6    Release. Executive’s entitlement to the payments described in this Section 5 is expressly contingent upon Executive first providing the Company with a signed release in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Release”). In order to be effective, such Release must be delivered by Executive to the Company no later than forty-five (45) days following the Termination Date.






6.    Section 280G.

6.1    If any payment or benefit (including payments and benefits pursuant to this Agreement) that Executive would receive in connection with a Change in Control from the Company or otherwise (“Transaction Payment”) would (a) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code; and (b) the net after-tax benefit that Executive would receive by reducing the Transaction Payments to three times the “base amount,” as defined in Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, (the “Parachute Threshold”) is greater than the net after-tax benefit Executive would receive if the full amount of the Transaction Payments were paid to Executive, then the Transaction Payments payable to Executive shall be reduced (but not below zero) so that the Transaction Payments due to Executive do not exceed the amount of the Parachute Threshold, reducing first any Transaction Payments under Sections 5.5(a) hereof.

6.2    Unless Executive and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon Executive and the Company for all purposes. The Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Accountants shall provide detailed supporting calculations to the Company and Executive as requested by the Company or Executive at least thirty (30) days prior to the date the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (including any interest, penalties or additions to tax relating thereto) is required to be paid by Executive or withheld by the Company. Executive and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this section as well as any costs incurred by Executive with the Accountants for tax planning under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code.

7.    Tax Matters.

7.1    The Company shall withhold all applicable federal, state and local taxes, social security and workers’ compensation contributions and other amounts as may be required by law with respect to compensation payable to Executive pursuant to this Agreement.

7.2    Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Agreement is intended to be interpreted and applied so that the payment of the benefits set forth herein either shall either be exempt from the requirements of Section 409A of the Code (“Section 409A”) or shall comply with the requirements of such provision. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if Executive is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A, any payments or arrangements due upon a termination of Executive’s employment under any arrangement that constitutes a “nonqualified deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A and which do not otherwise qualify under the exemptions under Treas. Regs. Section 1.409A-1 (including without limitation, the short-term deferral exemption or the permitted payments under Treas. Regs. Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii)(A)), shall be delayed and paid or provided on the earlier of (a) the date which is six (6) months after Executive’s “separation from service” (as such term is defined in Section 409A and the regulations and other published guidance thereunder) for any reason other than death; and (b) the date of Executive’s death.

7.3    After any Termination Date, Executive shall have no duties or responsibilities that are inconsistent with having a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A as of the Termination Date and, notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, distributions upon termination of employment of nonqualified deferred compensation may only be made upon a “separation from service” as determined under Section 409A and such date shall be the Termination Date for purposes of this Agreement. Each payment under this Agreement or otherwise shall be treated as a separate payment for purposes of Section 409A. In no event may Executive, directly or indirectly, designate the calendar year of any payment to be made under this Agreement which constitutes a “nonqualified deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A and to the extent





an amount is payable within a time period, the time during which such amount is paid shall be in the discretion of the Company.

7.4    Any amounts otherwise payable to Executive following a termination of employment that are not so paid by reason of this Section 7 shall be paid as soon as practicable following, and in any event within thirty (30) days following, the date that is six (6) months after Executive’s separation from service (or, if earlier, the date of Executive’s death) together with interest on the delayed payment at the Company’s cost of borrowing. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A.

7.5    To the extent that any reimbursements pursuant to Section 4 or otherwise are taxable to Executive, any reimbursement payment due to Executive pursuant to such Section shall be paid to Executive on or before the last day of Executive’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the related expense was incurred. The reimbursements pursuant to Section 4 or otherwise are not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit and the amount of such reimbursements that Executive receives in one taxable year shall not affect the amount of such reimbursements that Executive receives in any other taxable year.

8.    Restrictive Covenants. Executive agrees to be bound by the following:

8.1    Confidentiality. Executive agrees to hold in strict confidence all non-public information concerning any matters affecting or relating to the business of the Company and its Affiliates, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing non-public information concerning its manner of operation, business or other plans data bases, marketing programs, protocols, processes, computer programs, client lists, marketing information and analyses, operating policies or manuals or other data. Executive agrees that he will not, directly or indirectly, use any such information for the benefit of any Person other than the Company or disclose or communicate any of such information in any manner whatsoever other than to the directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives of the Company who need to know such information, who shall be informed by Executive of the confidential nature of such information and directed by Executive to treat such information confidentially. Upon the Company’s request, Executive shall return all information furnished to him related to the business of the Company and its Affiliates without retaining any copies in electronic or other form. The above limitations on use and disclosure shall not apply to information which Executive can demonstrate: (a) was known to executive before receipt thereof from the Company or its Affiliates; (b) is learned by Executive from a third party entitled to disclose it; (c) becomes known publicly other than through Executive; (d) is disclosed by Executive upon authority from the Company Board or any Committee of the Company Board; (e) is disclosed pursuant to any legal requirement; or (f) is disclosed pursuant to any agreement to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates is a party. The parties hereto stipulate that all such information is material and confidential and gravely affects the effective and successful conduct of the business of the Company and the Company’s goodwill, and that any breach of the terms of this Section 8.1 shall survive and remain in effect following any termination of this Agreement.
8.2    Use of Proprietary Information. Executive recognizes that the Company possesses a proprietary interest in all of the information described in Section 8.1 and has the exclusive right and privilege to use, protect by copyright, patent or trademark, manufacture or otherwise exploit the processes, ideas and concepts described therein to the exclusion of Executive, except as otherwise agreed between the Company and Executive in writing. Executive expressly agrees that any products, inventions, discoveries or improvements made by Executive, his agents or affiliates, during the term of this Agreement, based on or arising out of the information described in Section 7 shall be the property of and insure to the exclusive benefit of the Company. Executive further agrees that any and all products, inventions, discoveries or improvements developed by Executive (whether or not able to be protected by copyright, patent or trademark) in the scope of his employment, or involving the use of the company’s or its Affiliate’s time, materials or other recourses, shall be promptly disclosed to the Company and shall become the exclusive property of the Company.
8.3    Non-Competition. Executive agrees that, during the Employment Term and for a period of (a) twelve (12) months following any termination of such employment under Sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4; and (b) eighteen (18) months following any termination of such employment under Section 5.5 (the “Restricted Period”), Executive shall





not, without the prior written consent of the Companydirectly or indirectly, own, manage, operate, control, be connected with as an officer, employee, partner, consultant or otherwise, or otherwise engage or participate in (except as an employee of the Company or its Affiliates) any Person engaged in the operation ownership or management of a bank, trust company, wealth management or financial services business within the Metropolitan Statistical Areas of St. Louis, Kansas City, Phoenix, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Los Alamos or any other city in which the Company or any of its Affiliates has an office at the time of such termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the ownership by Executive of less than 1% of any class of the outstanding capital stock of any corporation conducting such a competitive business which is regularly traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market shall not be a violation of the foregoing covenant.
8.4    Non-Solicitation of Employees. During the period of actual employment and for the Restricted Period, Executive shall not, except on behalf of or with the prior written consent of the Company, directly or indirectly, entice or induce, or attempt to entice or induce, any employee of the Company or any of its Affiliates to leave such employ, or employ any such person in any business similar to or in competition with the Company. Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the provisions set forth in this Section 8.4 constitute a reasonable restriction on his ability to compete with the Company.
8.5    Non-Solicitation of Protected Customers.
(a) As used herein, “Protected Customer” means (i) any Person or its Affiliate for whom the Company or any of its Affiliates has provided wealth management, investment, banking, trust, insurance or other financial services during a period of twelve (12) months prior to the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates or (ii) any Person or its Affiliate whom the Company or any of its Affiliates had made a proposal to provide wealth management, investment, banking, trust, insurance or other financial services at any time within six (6) months preceding the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates.
(b) As used herein, “Non-Solicitation Period” means the period of Executive’s employment by the Company or its Affiliates and for the Restricted Period.
(c) During the Non-Solicitation Period, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, whether alone or in combination with any other Person, or as an officer, director, shareholder, member, manager, employee, agent, independent contractor, consultant, advisor, joint-venturer, partner or otherwise, and whether or not for pecuniary benefit:
(i) solicit, take away, attempt to take away, divert, or attempt to divert any Protected Customer from the Company or its Affiliates; or
(ii) induce, attempt to induce or aid any Person in inducing any Protected Customer to cease doing business with the Company or its Affiliates.
(d) During the Non-Solicitation Period, Executive shall not be employed by or act as a consultant for any Person which directly, or through any of its Affiliates, solicits, takes away, attempts to take away, diverts, or attempts to divert any Protected Customer from the Company or any of its Affiliates. Before Executive becomes employed by or becomes a consultant for a Person during a Non-Solicitation Period, Executive shall inform such Person of the provisions of this Section 9.5 and shall cause such Person to sign a document acknowledging this provision and agreeing with the Company, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, to abide to the terms of such obligation to not solicit, take away, attempt to take away, divert or attempt to divert any Protected Customer, and deliver such document to the Company.
8.6    Saving Provision. The parties hereto agree that, in the event a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine that the geographic or durational elements of this covenant are unenforceable, such determination shall not render the entire covenant unenforceable. Rather, the excessive aspects of the covenant shall be reduced to the threshold which is enforceable, and the remaining aspects shall not be affected thereby.





8.7    Equitable Relief. Executive acknowledges that the extent of damages to the Company from a breach under this Section 9 would not be readily quantifiable or ascertainable, that monetary damages would be inadequate to make the Company whole in case of such a breach, and that there is not and would not be adequate remedy at law for such a breach. Therefore, Executive specifically agrees that the company is entitled to injunctive or other equitable relief (without any requirement to post any bond or other security) from a breach of this Section 9, and hereby waives and covenants not to assert against a prayer for such relief that there exists and adequate remedy at law, in monetary damages or otherwise.
9.    Notices. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, any notice, consent, demand or other communication to be given under or in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given when delivered personally, when transmitted by facsimile transmission, one (1) day after being deposited with Federal Express or other nationally recognized overnight delivery service or three (3) days after being mailed by first class mail, charges or postage prepaid, properly addressed, if to the Company, at its principal office, and, if to Executive, at his address set forth following his signature below. Either party may change such address from time to time by notice to the other.

10.    Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, exclusive of any choice of law rules.

11.    Amendments; Waivers. This Agreement may not be modified or amended or terminated except by an instrument in writing, signed by Executive and a duly-authorized officer of the Company (other than Executive). By an instrument in writing similarly executed, either party may waive compliance by the other party with any provision of this Agreement that such other party was or is obligated to comply with or perform; provided, however, that such waiver shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any other or subsequent failure. No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising any right, remedy, or power hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, or power hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, or power provided herein or by law or in equity. To be effective, any written waiver must specifically refer to the condition(s) or provision(s) of this Agreement being waived.

12.    Inconsistencies. In the event of any inconsistency between any provision of this Agreement and any provision of any Company arrangement, the provisions of this Agreement shall control, unless Executive and the Company otherwise agree in a writing that expressly refers to the provision of this Agreement that is being waived.

13.    Assignment. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, neither party shall assign or transfer this Agreement nor any rights hereunder without the consent of the other party, and any attempted or purported assignment without such consent shall be void; provided, however, that any assignment or transfer pursuant to a merger or consolidation, or the sale or liquidation of all or substantially all of the business and assets of the Company shall be valid, so long as the assignee or transferee (a) is the successor to all or substantially all of the business and assets of the Company; and (b) assumes the liabilities, obligations and duties of the Company, as contained in this Agreement, either contractually or as a matter of law. Executive’s consent shall not be required for any such transaction. This Agreement shall otherwise bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, legatees, devisees, executors, administrators and legal representatives.

14.    Voluntary Execution; Representations. Executive acknowledges that (a) he has consulted with or has had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel of his own choosing concerning this Agreement and has been advised to do so by the Company; and (b) he has read and understands this Agreement, is competent and of sound mind to execute this Agreement, is fully aware of the legal effect of this Agreement, and has entered into it freely based on his own judgment and without duress. Executive represents and covenants that his employment hereunder and compliance with the terms and conditions hereof will not conflict with or result in the breach by him of any agreement to which he is a party or by which he may be bound and in connection with his employment with the Company he will not engage in any unauthorized use of any confidential or proprietary information he may have obtained in connection with his employment with any other employer. The Company represents and warrants that it





is fully authorized, by any person or body whose authorization is required, to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations under it.

15.    Headings. The headings of the Sections and sub-sections contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Agreement.

16.    Survivorship. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the respective rights and obligations of the parties shall survive any termination of Executive’s employment.

17.    Severability. Whenever possible, each provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law but the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement in that jurisdiction or the validity or enforceability of this Agreement, including that provision or portion of any provision, in any other jurisdiction.

18.    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by facsimile or PDF shall be effective for all purposes.

19.    Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the agreements described in the attached Exhibits contain the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, correspondence, understandings and agreements between the parties, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement, including the Original Employment Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by or on behalf of the parties hereto as of the Effective Date.
ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP:
 
By:
Name:
Title:
 
EXECUTIVE
 
Name:
Address:


























Exhibit A
FORM OF GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS
THIS GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS (this “General Release”), dated as of [_______], is made by and between [________] (the “Executive”) and Enterprise Financial Services Corp (together with its successors and assigns, the “Company”).
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive are parties to that certain Employment Agreement, dated as of [ ] (the “Employment Agreement”);
WHEREAS, Executive’s employment with the Company has been terminated and Executive is entitled to receive severance and other benefits, as set forth in Section 5 of the Employment Agreement subject to the execution of this General Release;
WHEREAS, in consideration for Executive’s signing of this General Release, the Company will provide Executive with such severance and benefits pursuant to the Employment Agreement; and
WHEREAS, except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, the parties hereto intend that this General Release shall effect a full satisfaction and release of the obligations described herein owed to Executive by the Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1.    Executive, for himself, Executive’s spouse, heirs, administrators, children, representatives, executors, successors, assigns, and all other individuals and entities claiming through Executive, if any (collectively, the “Executive Releasers”), does hereby release, waive, and forever discharge the Company and its affiliates and each of its and their respective agents, subsidiaries, parents, affiliates, related organizations, employees, officers, directors, attorneys, successors, and assigns in their capacities as such (collectively, the “Employer Releasees”) from, and does fully waive any obligations of Employer Releasees to Executive Releasers for, any and all liability, actions, charges, causes of action, demands, damages, or claims for relief, remuneration, sums of money, accounts or expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown or contingent or absolute, which heretofore has been or which hereafter may be suffered or sustained, directly or indirectly, by Executive Releasers in consequence of, arising out of, or in any way relating to: (a) Executive’s employment with the Company; (b) the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company; (c) the Employment Agreement; or (d) any events occurring on or prior to the date of this General Release. The foregoing release and discharge, waiver and covenant not to sue includes, but is not limited to, all waivable claims and any obligations or causes of action arising from such claims, under common law including wrongful or retaliatory discharge, breach of contract (including but not limited to any claims under the Employment Agreement other than claims for unpaid severance benefits, bonus or Salary earned thereunder) and any action arising in tort including libel, slander, defamation or intentional infliction of emotional distress, and claims under any federal, state or local statute including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and 1871 (42 U.S.C. § 1981), the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the discrimination or employment laws of any state or municipality, and/or any claims under any express or implied contract which Executive Releasers may claim existed with Employer Releasees. This also includes a release of any claims for wrongful discharge and all claims for alleged physical or personal injury, emotional distress relating to or arising out of Executive’s employment with the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates or the termination of that employment; and any claims under the WARN Act or any similar law, which requires, among other things, that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 1 above to the contrary, nothing contained in herein shall constitute a release by any Executive Releaser of any of his, her or its rights or remedies available to him, her or it, at law or in equity, related to, on account of, in connection with or in any way pertaining to the enforcement of: (i) any rights to the receipt of employee benefits which vested on or prior to the date of this General Release; (ii) the right to receive severance and other benefits under the Employment Agreement; (iii) any equity rights; or (iv) this General Release or any of its terms or conditions.






2.    Excluded from this General Release and waiver are any claims which cannot be waived by applicable law, including but not limited to the right to participate in an investigation conducted by certain government agencies. Executive does, however, waive Executive’s right to any monetary recovery should any government agency (such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) pursue any claims on Executive’s behalf. Executive represents and warrants that Executive has not filed any complaint, charge, or lawsuit against the Employer Releasees with any government agency or any court.

3.    Executive agrees never to seek personal recovery from any Employer Releasee in any forum for any claim covered by the above waiver and release language, except that Executive may bring a claim under the ADEA to challenge this General Release. If Executive violates this General Release by suing an Employer Releasee (excluding any claim by Executive under the ADEA or as otherwise set forth in Section 1 hereof), then Executive shall be liable to the Employer Releasee so sued for such Employer Releasee’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs incurred in defending against such a suit. Nothing in this General Release is intended to reflect any party’s belief that Executive’s waiver of claims under ADEA is invalid or unenforceable, it being the intent of the parties that such claims are waived.

4.    Executive agrees that neither this General Release, nor the furnishing of the consideration for this General Release, shall be deemed or construed at any time to be an admission by the Employer Releasees of any improper or unlawful conduct.

5.    Executive acknowledges and recites that he has:

(a)executed this General Release knowingly and voluntarily;

(b)had a reasonable opportunity to consider this General Release;

(c)read and understands this General Release in its entirety;

(d)been advised and directed orally and in writing (and this subparagraph (d) constitutes such written direction) to seek legal counsel and any other advice Executive wishes with respect to the terms of this General Release before executing it; and

(e)relied solely on Executive’s own judgment, belief and knowledge, and such advice as Executive may have received from Executive’s legal counsel.

6.    Section 12 of the Employment Agreement, which shall survive the expiration of the Employment Agreement for this purpose, shall apply to any dispute with regard to this release.

7.    Executive acknowledges and agrees that (a) his execution of this General Release has not been forced by any employee or agent of the Company, and Executive has had an opportunity to negotiate the terms of this General Release; and (b) he has been offered twenty-one (21) calendar days after receipt of this General Release to consider its terms before executing it. Executive shall have seven (7) calendar days from the date he executes this General Release to revoke his or her waiver of any ADEA claims by providing written notice of the revocation to the Company, as provided in Section 10 of the Employment Agreement.

8.    Capitalized terms used but not defined in this General Release have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Employment Agreement.

9.    This General Release may be executed by the parties in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. Each counterpart may be delivered by facsimile transmission or e-mail (as a .pdf, .tif or similar un-editable attachment), which transmission shall be deemed delivery of an originally executed counterpart hereof.





IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this General Release as of the day and year first above written.
ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP:
 
By:
Name:
Title:
 
EXECUTIVE
 
Name:
Address:







EXHIBIT 31.1
 
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 
I, James B. Lally, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Enterprise Financial Services Corp;

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 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.
 


By:
/s/ James B. Lally
Date:
October 25, 2019
 
James B. Lally
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 




EXHIBIT 31.2
 
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 
I, Keene S. Turner, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Enterprise Financial Services Corp;

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 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 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.
 

By:  
/s/ Keene S. Turner
Date:
October 25, 2019
 
Keene S. Turner
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 




EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION 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 Quarterly Report of Enterprise Financial Services Corp (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, James B. Lally, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as enacted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
 
/s/ James B. Lally
 
James B. Lally
Chief Executive Officer
October 25, 2019




EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATION 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 Quarterly Report of Enterprise Financial Services Corp (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Keene S. Turner, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as enacted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
 
/s/ Keene S. Turner
 
Keene S. Turner
Chief Financial Officer
October 25, 2019