Table of Contents U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File No. 000-26719 MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo ...

Table of Contents U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 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 No. 000-26719 MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Michigan 38-3360865 (State or other jurisdic ...

[PART I. Financial Information](index=3&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) Presents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2019 [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets grew to $3.55 billion, driven by increases in net loans and cash equivalents Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (Unaudited) | Account | March 31, 2019 ($ thousands) | December 31, 2018 ($ thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **3,551,754** | **3,363,907** | | Total cash and cash equivalents | 214,894 | 75,354 | | Loans, net | 2,776,504 | 2,730,705 | | **Total Liabilities** | **3,168,025** | **2,988,658** | | Total deposits | 2,610,974 | 2,463,708 | | Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 384,000 | 350,000 | | **Total Shareholders' Equity** | **383,729** | **375,249** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Net income rose to $11.8 million, supported by higher net interest and noninterest income Condensed Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (Unaudited) | Account | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 ($ thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 ($ thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net interest income | 30,645 | 30,199 | | Provision for loan losses | 850 | 0 | | Total noninterest income | 6,632 | 4,381 | | Total noninterest expenses | 21,830 | 21,147 | | **Net income** | **11,824** | **10,881** | | **Diluted earnings per share** | **$0.72** | **$0.66** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income) Comprehensive income increased significantly to $15.3 million due to gains on securities Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) | Account | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 ($ thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 ($ thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income | 11,824 | 10,881 | | Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 3,515 | (5,641) | | **Comprehensive income** | **15,339** | **5,240** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Changes%20in%20Shareholders'%20Equity) Shareholders' equity grew to $383.7 million, driven by net income and unrealized gains - Key drivers of equity growth in Q1 2019 were **$11.8 million in net income** and a **$3.5 million gain on securities**[20](index=20&type=chunk) - Growth was partially offset by **$4.2 million in cash dividends** and **$3.6 million in share repurchases**[20](index=20&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) A net cash increase of $139.5 million resulted from strong financing inflows offsetting investing outflows Net Cash Flow Summary (Unaudited) | Cash Flow Activity | Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 ($ thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 ($ thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash from operating activities | 2,445 | 13,045 | | Net cash for investing activities | (44,284) | (2,456) | | Net cash from financing activities | 181,379 | 467 | | **Net change in cash and cash equivalents** | **139,540** | **11,056** | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=11&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Details the basis of presentation, significant accounting policies, and preparations for CECL adoption - Adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases, on January 1, 2019, recording a **right-of-use asset and lease liability of approximately $1.3 million**[61](index=61&type=chunk) - The company is preparing for the adoption of the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model, with an **initial model expected to be operational in Q2 2019**[62](index=62&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=63&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management analyzes Q1 2019 financial performance, highlighting asset growth and strong loan quality - Reported **net income of $11.8 million** ($0.72 per diluted share) for Q1 2019, an increase from $10.9 million in Q1 2018[211](index=211&type=chunk) - Results were positively impacted by a **$1.8 million one-time gain** from a life insurance benefit and branch sale[211](index=211&type=chunk) - Loan portfolio quality remains strong, with **nonperforming loans at just 0.15% of total loans** as of March 31, 2019[212](index=212&type=chunk) [Financial Condition](index=66&type=section&id=Financial%20Condition) Total assets reached $3.55 billion with strong credit quality and a growing commercial loan portfolio - **Nonperforming assets decreased to $4.5 million**, or 0.1% of total assets, at March 31, 2019[223](index=223&type=chunk) - The **allowance for loan losses stood at $23.1 million**, representing 559% of nonperforming loans[238](index=238&type=chunk) Loan Portfolio Composition (3/31/19) | Loan Category | Balance ($ thousands) | % of Total Loans | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Commercial & Industrial | 839,207 | 30.0% | | Owner Occupied Commercial RE | 551,518 | 19.7% | | Non-Owner Occupied Commercial RE | 835,678 | 29.8% | | 1-4 Family Mortgages | 316,314 | 11.3% | | Other | 256,822 | 9.2% | | **Total Loans** | **2,799,639** | **100.0%** | [Liquidity](index=72&type=section&id=Liquidity) Liquidity is maintained through diverse funding sources, with substantial available credit from FHLBI - **Wholesale funds increased to $570 million** as of March 31, 2019, from $474 million at year-end 2018[252](index=252&type=chunk) - The company had an FHLBI borrowing line of about $827 million, with **remaining availability of approximately $437 million**[253](index=253&type=chunk) - Total **unfunded loan commitments and standby letters of credit amounted to approximately $1.04 billion**[256](index=256&type=chunk) [Capital Resources](index=74&type=section&id=Capital%20Resources) The company remains 'well capitalized' with a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.4% - **Shareholders' equity increased by $8.5 million** during Q1 2019 to $384 million[258](index=258&type=chunk) - During Q1 2019, the company **repurchased 119,120 shares for $3.6 million** under its authorized stock repurchase program[259](index=259&type=chunk) - The bank's **total risk-based capital ratio was 12.4%**, with regulatory capital $77 million above the 'well capitalized' minimum[261](index=261&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=74&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q1 2019 net income grew to $11.8 million despite a decline in net interest margin - The increase in interest expense was primarily due to a **higher weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities**, which rose to 1.47% from 0.94% YoY[265](index=265&type=chunk) Q1 Performance Comparison (YoY) | Metric | Q1 2019 | Q1 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Income | $30.6M | $30.2M | | Net Interest Margin | 3.88% | 4.06% | | Provision for Loan Losses | $0.9M | $0.0M | | Noninterest Income | $6.6M | $4.4M | | Noninterest Expense | $21.8M | $21.1M | | Net Income | $11.8M | $10.9M | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=78&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risk is interest rate risk, managed via NII simulation - The company's primary market risk exposure is **interest rate risk**, managed through GAP analysis and net interest income (NII) simulation[275](index=275&type=chunk)[281](index=281&type=chunk) Net Interest Income Simulation (as of March 31, 2019) | Interest Rate Scenario (Gradual change over 12 months) | Percent Change in Net Interest Income | | :--- | :--- | | Interest rates up 300 basis points | +16.0% | | Interest rates up 200 basis points | +8.1% | | Interest rates up 100 basis points | +4.0% | | Interest rates down 100 basis points | -5.4% | | Interest rates down 200 basis points | -11.1% | [Controls and Procedures](index=80&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and internal controls were effective as of Q1 2019 - Management concluded that **disclosure controls and procedures were effective** as of March 31, 2019[286](index=286&type=chunk) - **No material changes** were made to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2019[287](index=287&type=chunk) [PART II. Other Information](index=81&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Legal Proceedings](index=81&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports no material legal proceedings that would impact its financial condition - The company reports **no material legal proceedings**[290](index=290&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=81&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to risk factors were identified since the last annual report - **No material changes** to risk factors have occurred since the 2018 Form 10-K filing[291](index=291&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=81&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company repurchased 119,120 shares for $3.6 million in Q1 2019 under its buyback program - **No unregistered sales of equity securities** were made during Q1 2019[292](index=292&type=chunk) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Q1 2019) | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | Approx. Dollar Value Remaining in Plan | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jan 1 - 31 | 119,120 | $30.23 | $5,962,000 | | Feb 1 - 28 | 0 | $0 | $5,962,000 | | Mar 1 - 31 | 0 | $0 | $5,962,000 | | **Total** | **119,120** | **$30.23** | **$5,962,000** | [Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=81&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) Not applicable [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=81&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) Not applicable [Other Information](index=81&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) Not applicable [Exhibits](index=82&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) Lists all exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including certifications and XBRL data - Exhibits filed include **CEO and CFO certifications** and financial statements formatted in XBRL[298](index=298&type=chunk)

PART I [Business](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business%2E) Mercantile Bank Corporation provides commercial and retail banking services through 46 offices in Michigan, primarily generating loan interest income and operating under extensive regulation - Mercantile Bank Corporation is a registered bank holding company, organized in Michigan, with its primary subsidiary being Mercantile Bank of Michigan[10](index=10&type=chunk) - The bank operates **46 office locations**, primarily in West and Central Michigan, providing commercial and retail banking services to small- to medium-sized businesses and individuals, expanding into Southeast Michigan in 2017[13](index=13&type=chunk) - Core services include making secured and unsecured commercial, construction, mortgage, and consumer loans, alongside accepting checking, savings, and time deposits[14](index=14&type=chunk) - The company completed a merger with Firstbank Corporation on June 1, 2014, which substantially expanded its geographic footprint and balance sheet size[18](index=18&type=chunk) Loan Portfolio Quality (as of Dec 31, 2018) | Metric | Value | Change from 2017 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Nonaccrual Loans | $4.1 million | Decreased from $7.1 million | | Nonaccrual Loans as % of Total Loans | 0.2% | Decreased from 0.3% | [Risk Factors](index=10&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors%2E) The company faces economic, market, competitive, regulatory, and operational risks, including interest rate sensitivity, commercial real estate concentration, evolving capital requirements, and cybersecurity threats - The company's profitability is highly sensitive to changes in economic conditions and interest rates, with a significant concentration of loans in Western, Central, and Southeastern Michigan[66](index=66&type=chunk) - Approximately **65% of total commercial loans** (56% of total loans) are tied to commercial real estate, posing a risk if property values decline[67](index=67&type=chunk) - Regulatory uncertainty from the Dodd-Frank Act and EGRRCPA could impact business opportunities and costs[79](index=79&type=chunk)[81](index=81&type=chunk)[82](index=82&type=chunk) - New capital regulations (Basel III) increased minimum capital requirements, while the EGRRCPA may introduce a simpler Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) applicable to the company[90](index=90&type=chunk)[95](index=95&type=chunk)[97](index=97&type=chunk) - The potential discontinuation of LIBOR after 2021 creates uncertainty for the company's floating-rate commercial loans and subordinated notes based on LIBOR[102](index=102&type=chunk)[103](index=103&type=chunk)[107](index=107&type=chunk) - Significant operational risks include potential fraud, system disruptions, and cyber-attacks, which are increasing with the expansion of online and mobile banking[116](index=116&type=chunk)[119](index=119&type=chunk) [Unresolved Staff Comments](index=19&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments%2E) The company reports no unresolved written comments from the SEC regarding its periodic or current reports issued 180 days or more before the 2018 fiscal year-end - As of the end of the 2018 fiscal year, there were no unresolved staff comments from the SEC[122](index=122&type=chunk) [Properties](index=20&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties%2E) The company's Grand Rapids headquarters and 46 primarily owned banking offices across Michigan are considered well-maintained and sufficient for current and forecasted growth - The company's headquarters is in Grand Rapids, and it operates **46 banking offices**, most of which are owned[124](index=124&type=chunk) - Management considers its properties well-maintained and capable of accommodating current growth forecasts, with flexibility to add, consolidate, or close branches as needed[125](index=125&type=chunk) [Legal Proceedings](index=20&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings%2E) Management states the company is not a party to any legal proceedings considered material to its financial condition, either individually or in aggregate - The company is not involved in any material legal proceedings[126](index=126&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=20&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures%2E) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[127](index=127&type=chunk) PART II [Market for Common Equity, Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases](index=20&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant%27s%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities%2E) The company's common stock trades on Nasdaq under 'MBWM,' with details on 2017-2018 stock prices, dividends, and a $5.9 million stock repurchase program in 2018 - The company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol **"MBWM"**[129](index=129&type=chunk) Quarterly Dividends per Share | Quarter | 2018 | 2017 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Q1 | $0.22 | $0.18 | | Q2 | $0.22 | $0.18 | | Q3 | $0.24 | $0.19 | | Q4 | $1.00 (incl. $0.75 special) | $0.19 | 2018 Stock Repurchase Activity | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Total Shares Purchased | 199,905 | | Total Cost | $5.9 million | | Average Price per Share | $29.73 | | Remaining Authorization | $9.56 million | [Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)](index=24&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations%2E) Management discusses 2018 financial performance, highlighting strong net income growth, robust loan growth with improved asset quality, expanded net interest margin, and sound capital and liquidity positions [Financial Overview](index=34&type=section&id=Financial%20Overview) 2018 vs. 2017 Performance | Metric | 2018 | 2017 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income | $42.0 million | $31.3 million | | Diluted EPS | $2.53 | $1.90 | | Effective Tax Rate | ~19% | ~32% | - Asset quality remained strong, with nonperforming loans at **0.15% of total loans** at year-end 2018, and the company recorded net loan recoveries of **$1.8 million** for the year[192](index=192&type=chunk) - Net loan growth was **$195 million** in 2018, with total commercial loans growing by **$157 million (7.1%)**[193](index=193&type=chunk) [Financial Condition](index=34&type=section&id=Financial%20Condition) - Total assets increased by **$77.2 million** to **$3.36 billion** in 2018, with loan growth of **$195 million** primarily funded by a **$134 million** decline in interest-earning deposits and a **$130 million** increase in FHLBI advances[195](index=195&type=chunk) Loan Portfolio Composition (Dec 31, 2018) | Loan Type | Amount (billions) | % of Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Commercial | $2.36 | 85.7% | | Residential Mortgage | $0.31 | 11.2% | | Consumer & Other | $0.09 | 3.1% | | **Total Loans** | **$2.75** | **100.0%** | - Nonperforming assets decreased from **$9.4 million (0.3% of total assets)** at YE 2017 to **$5.0 million (0.2% of total assets)** at YE 2018[206](index=206&type=chunk) - Shareholders' equity increased by **$9.4 million** to **$375 million**, reflecting **$42.0 million** in net income, offset by **$27.5 million** in dividends and **$5.9 million** in share repurchases[239](index=239&type=chunk) [Results of Operations (2018 vs 2017)](index=44&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations%20%282018%20vs%202017%29) Key Performance Ratios (2018 vs. 2017) | Ratio | 2018 | 2017 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Return on average assets | 1.28% | 1.00% | | Return on average shareholders' equity | 11.33% | 8.82% | - Net interest income increased by **8.9%** to **$120.1 million**, driven by a higher net interest margin (**3.96% vs. 3.79%**) and a **$127 million** increase in average earning assets[243](index=243&type=chunk)[244](index=244&type=chunk) - The provision for loan losses decreased to **$1.1 million** from **$3.0 million** in 2017, reflecting loan growth and adjustments to environmental factors[256](index=256&type=chunk) - Noninterest expense rose **8.1%** to **$86.2 million**, primarily due to higher salary costs from merit increases, stock-based compensation, and a one-time pay increase for hourly employees[259](index=259&type=chunk) - Federal income tax expense decreased to **$9.8 million** from **$14.8 million**, as the effective tax rate fell to **18.9%** from **32.1%** due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act[260](index=260&type=chunk) [Capital Resources and Liquidity](index=52&type=section&id=Capital%20Resources%20and%20Liquidity) - The bank's total risk-based capital ratio was **12.3%** at year-end 2018, exceeding the **10.0%** minimum to be categorized as "well capitalized"[283](index=283&type=chunk) - Wholesale funds (out-of-area deposits and FHLBI advances) increased to **$463 million**, representing **15.9% of total funding**, up from **11.3%** in 2017[285](index=285&type=chunk) - At December 31, 2018, the company had **$1.01 billion** in unfunded loan commitments and **$25.3 million** in unfunded standby letters of credit[289](index=289&type=chunk) [Market Risk Analysis](index=54&type=section&id=Market%20Risk%20Analysis) - The company's primary market risk is interest rate risk, utilizing GAP analysis and net interest income simulation as main measurement techniques[292](index=292&type=chunk)[298](index=298&type=chunk) Net Interest Income Sensitivity (as of Dec 31, 2018) | Interest Rate Scenario | Estimated % Change in NII (12 months) | | :--- | :--- | | Rates up 200 bps | +6.9% | | Rates up 100 bps | +3.5% | | Rates down 100 bps | -4.4% | | Rates down 200 bps | -8.0% | [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=24&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data%2E) This section presents audited consolidated financial statements for 2016-2018, including an unqualified auditor's report and detailed notes on accounting policies, loan portfolios, and capital - BDO USA, LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm, issued an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting[305](index=305&type=chunk)[312](index=312&type=chunk) Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in millions) | Account | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | $3,363.9 | $3,286.7 | | Loans, net | $2,730.7 | $2,539.1 | | Total Deposits | $2,463.7 | $2,522.4 | | Total Shareholders' Equity | $375.2 | $365.9 | Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (in millions) | Account | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Income | $120.1 | $109.7 | $105.9 | | Provision for Loan Losses | $1.1 | $3.0 | $2.9 | | Noninterest Income | $19.0 | $19.0 | $21.0 | | Noninterest Expense | $86.2 | $79.7 | $77.1 | | **Net Income** | **$42.0** | **$31.3** | **$31.9** | - Note 4 provides a detailed breakdown of the loan portfolio by originated and acquired loans, credit quality indicators, nonperforming status, and troubled debt restructurings[420](index=420&type=chunk)[428](index=428&type=chunk)[434](index=434&type=chunk) - Note 21 details the company's and the bank's regulatory capital ratios, confirming their "well capitalized" status under prompt corrective action regulations[558](index=558&type=chunk)[559](index=559&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=24&type=section&id=Item%209A.Controls%20and%20Procedures%2E) Management concluded that the company's disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2018, based on the COSO framework - Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2018[148](index=148&type=chunk) - Based on an evaluation using the COSO framework, management concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2018[151](index=151&type=chunk) PART III [Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](index=24&type=section&id=Item%2010.%20Directors%2C%20Executive%20Officers%20and%20Corporate%20Governance%2E) This section incorporates information from the 2019 Proxy Statement, confirming the Audit Committee's five independent members, including two qualified financial experts - Information regarding directors, executive officers, and corporate governance is incorporated by reference from the company's Proxy Statement[154](index=154&type=chunk) - The Audit Committee consists of **five independent members**, with David M. Cassard and Edward B. Grant identified as audit committee financial experts[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Executive Compensation](index=26&type=section&id=Item%2011.%20Executive%20Compensation%2E) Information regarding executive compensation is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive Proxy Statement for its 2019 Annual Meeting - Detailed information on executive compensation is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement[157](index=157&type=chunk) [Security Ownership and Equity Compensation Plans](index=26&type=section&id=Item%2012.%20Security%20Ownership%20of%20Certain%20Beneficial%20Owners%20and%20Management%20and%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%2E) This section incorporates security ownership information from the Proxy Statement and provides a table detailing the company's equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2018 - Information on security ownership of beneficial owners and management is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement[158](index=158&type=chunk) Equity Compensation Plan Information (as of Dec 31, 2018) | Category | Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | Securities Available for Future Issuance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Plans approved by security holders | 18,900 | $23.92 | 197,000 | | Plans not approved by security holders | 0 | $0 | 0 | | **Total** | **18,900** | **$23.92** | **197,000** | [Certain Relationships, Related Transactions, and Director Independence](index=26&type=section&id=Item%2013.%20Certain%20Relationships%20and%20Related%20Transactions%2C%20and%20Director%20Independence%2E) Information regarding related party transactions and director independence is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive Proxy Statement for its 2019 Annual Meeting - Detailed information on related party transactions and director independence is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement[162](index=162&type=chunk) [Principal Accountant Fees and Services](index=26&type=section&id=Item%2014.%20Principal%20Accountant%20Fees%20and%20Services%2E) Information regarding fees paid to and services provided by the principal accountant is incorporated by reference from the company's definitive Proxy Statement for its 2019 Annual Meeting - Information on principal accountant fees and services is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement[163](index=163&type=chunk) PART IV [Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](index=27&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%20and%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules%2E) This section lists the financial statements and exhibits filed as part of the Form 10-K report, including auditor's reports, consolidated financial statements, notes, and the Exhibit Index - This section lists the financial statements and exhibits filed with the Form 10-K, including the auditor's reports, consolidated financial statements, and notes[166](index=166&type=chunk) - The Exhibit Index is incorporated by reference[167](index=167&type=chunk)