
Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements This report contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from projections - This report contains forward-looking statements, which are not historical facts and are based on current expectations and projections about future events. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from projected results78 - Key risks include geopolitical and domestic political developments, economic and market conditions, changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies (including interest rates), inflationary pressures, ability to manage deposit liabilities, changes in nonperforming assets and credit quality, volatility in credit and equity markets, impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, competition, loan growth and deposit retention, concentrations in real estate loans, and regulatory changes8911 Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) This section presents the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Heritage Commerce Corp and its subsidiary, Heritage Bank of Commerce, for the period ended March 31, 2023, including balance sheets, income statements, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows, along with detailed notes explaining the basis of presentation, significant accounting policies, and specific financial line items Consolidated Balance Sheets This section provides a snapshot of the company's financial position, detailing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at specific points in time Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Total assets | $5,536,540 | $5,157,580 | | Total cash and cash equivalents | $740,008 | $306,603 | | Loans, net | $3,214,642 | $3,251,038 | | Total deposits | $4,444,538 | $4,389,604 | | Total liabilities | $4,889,332 | $4,525,124 | | Total shareholders' equity | $647,208 | $632,456 | - Total assets increased by $378.96 million (7.3%) from December 31, 2022, to March 31, 2023, primarily driven by a significant increase in cash and cash equivalents14 - Total deposits saw a modest increase of $54.93 million (1.25%) over the same period, while total liabilities increased by $364.21 million (8.05%)14 Consolidated Statements of Income This section outlines the company's financial performance over a period, detailing revenues, expenses, and net income Consolidated Statements of Income Highlights (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Total interest income | $56,274 | $39,906 | | Total interest expense | $7,016 | $1,685 | | Net interest income before provision for credit losses on loans | $49,258 | $38,221 | | Provision for (recapture of) credit losses on loans | $32 | ($567) | | Net interest income after provision for credit losses on loans | $49,226 | $38,788 | | Total noninterest income | $2,766 | $2,460 | | Total noninterest expense | $25,401 | $23,252 | | Net income | $18,917 | $12,866 | | Basic earnings per common share | $0.31 | $0.21 | | Diluted earnings per common share | $0.31 | $0.21 | - Net income increased by $6.051 million (47.03%) year-over-year, driven by a substantial increase in net interest income before provision for credit losses on loans, which rose by $11.037 million (28.88%)17 - Interest expense surged from $1.685 million in Q1 2022 to $7.016 million in Q1 2023, reflecting a higher cost of funds. The company recorded a provision for credit losses of $32,000 in Q1 2023, compared to a recapture of $567,000 in Q1 202217 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income This section presents a broader view of financial performance, including net income and other comprehensive income items not recognized in the income statement Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Highlights (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :----- | :------- | | Net income | $18,917 | $12,866 | | Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities and I/O strips, net of deferred income taxes | $2,577 | ($3,128) | | Change in pension and other benefit plan liability, net of deferred income taxes | ($38) | $70 | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | $2,539 | ($3,058) | | Total comprehensive income | $21,456 | $9,808 | - Total comprehensive income significantly increased to $21.456 million in Q1 2023 from $9.808 million in Q1 2022, primarily due to a positive change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and I/O strips, net of taxes, which shifted from a loss of $3.128 million in Q1 2022 to a gain of $2.577 million in Q1 202319 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity This section details the changes in the company's equity over a period, reflecting net income, dividends, and other comprehensive income Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity Highlights (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | Balance, January 1, 2023 | Net Income | Other Comprehensive Income | Amortization of Restricted Stock Awards | Cash Dividend Declared | Stock Option Expense | Stock Options Exercised | Balance March 31, 2023 | | :------------------------------------- | :----------------------- | :--------- | :------------------------- | :-------------------------------------- | :--------------------- | :------------------- | :---------------------- | :--------------------- | | Common Stock Amount | $502,923 | — | — | $382 | $0 | $147 | $683 | $504,135 | | Retained Earnings | $146,389 | $18,917 | — | — | ($7,916) | — | — | $157,390 | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | ($16,856) | — | $2,539 | — | — | — | — | ($14,317) | | Total Shareholders' Equity | $632,456 | $18,917 | $2,539 | $382 | ($7,916) | $147 | $683 | $647,208 | - Total shareholders' equity increased by $14.752 million from January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, primarily due to net income of $18.917 million and other comprehensive income of $2.539 million, partially offset by cash dividends declared of $7.916 million21 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows This section reports the cash generated and used by the company across operating, investing, and financing activities over a period Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Highlights (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :------- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $29,958 | $16,783 | | Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $55,746 | ($28,880) | | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $347,701 | ($76,954) | | Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | $433,405 | ($89,051) | | Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $740,008 | $1,217,165 | - The company experienced a significant net increase in cash and cash equivalents of $433.405 million in Q1 2023, a stark contrast to the net decrease of $89.051 million in Q1 2022. This was primarily driven by substantial cash provided by financing activities ($347.701 million) and a positive shift in investing activities from a net outflow to a net inflow23 - Financing activities in Q1 2023 were boosted by a net change in deposits of $54.934 million and a $300.0 million increase in short-term borrowings23 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements This section provides detailed explanations and additional information supporting the consolidated financial statements, including accounting policies and specific line item breakdowns 1) Basis of Presentation%29%20Basis%20of%20Presentation) This note describes the accounting principles and methods used in preparing the financial statements, including segment reporting and recent accounting standard adoptions - The unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Form 10-Q rules and GAAP, with certain annual financial statement information and notes omitted. The Company operates in two segments: banking (Heritage Bank of Commerce) and factoring (Bay View Funding), serving primarily the San Francisco Bay Area2526 - The Company adopted ASU 2022-02 on January 1, 2023, eliminating accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings and enhancing disclosures for loan refinancings/restructurings for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. This adoption had no impact on financial position or results of operations31 2) Earnings Per Share%29%20Earnings%20Per%20Share) This note details the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share, reflecting the company's profitability on a per-share basis Earnings Per Common Share (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------------ | :----- | :----- | | Net income | $18,917 | $12,866 | | Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS | 60,908,221 | 60,393,883 | | Dilutive potential common shares | 359,851 | 527,952 | | Shares used in computing diluted EPS | 61,268,072 | 60,921,835 | | Basic earnings per share | $0.31 | $0.21 | | Diluted earnings per share | $0.31 | $0.21 | - Basic and diluted EPS increased from $0.21 in Q1 2022 to $0.31 in Q1 2023, reflecting higher net income. Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS increased slightly, but the number of dilutive potential common shares decreased34 3) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ("AOCI")%29%20Accumulated%20Other%20Comprehensive%20Income%20(Loss)%20(%22AOCI%22)) This note explains the components and changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which includes unrealized gains/losses on securities and pension adjustments Changes in AOCI by Component (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Component | Beginning Balance Jan 1, 2023 | Net Current Period OCI (Loss) | Ending Balance Mar 31, 2023 | | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :-------------------------- | | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities and I/O Strips, net of taxes | ($11,394) | $2,577 | ($8,817) | | Defined Benefit Pension Plan Items, net of taxes | ($5,462) | ($38) | ($5,500) | | Total AOCI, net of taxes | ($16,856) | $2,539 | ($14,317) | - AOCI improved from a loss of $16.856 million at January 1, 2023, to a loss of $14.317 million at March 31, 2023, primarily due to a positive change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and I/O strips37 4) Securities%29%20Securities) This note provides details on the company's investment securities portfolio, including available-for-sale and held-to-maturity categories, and associated unrealized gains or losses Securities Portfolio (Dollars in thousands) | Category | March 31, 2023 (Fair Value) | December 31, 2022 (Fair Value) | | :------------------------------------- | :-------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Securities available-for-sale | $491,751 | $489,596 | | Securities held-to-maturity (fair value) | $607,986 | $614,452 | | Total Securities | $1,099,737 | $1,104,048 | Unrealized Losses on Securities (Dollars in thousands) | Category | March 31, 2023 (Unrealized Losses) | December 31, 2022 (Unrealized Losses) | | :------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------- | :------------------------------------ | | Securities available-for-sale | ($12,479) | ($16,117) | | Securities held-to-maturity | ($90,659) | ($100,796) | | Total Unrealized Losses | ($103,138) | ($116,913) | - The company held 404 securities with fair value below amortized cost at March 31, 2023, primarily due to higher interest rates. However, the issuers are of high credit quality, and principal amounts are expected to be paid at maturity, with fair value expected to recover42 5) Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans%29%20Loans%20and%20Allowance%20for%20Credit%20Losses%20on%20Loans) This note details the composition of the loan portfolio, credit quality indicators, and the methodology for the allowance for credit losses Loan Distribution This subsection provides a breakdown of the loan portfolio by segment, highlighting changes in loan categories over time Loans Held-for-Investment by Segment (Dollars in thousands) | Loan Segment | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Commercial | $506,602 | $533,915 | | CRE - owner occupied | $603,298 | $614,663 | | CRE - non-owner occupied | $1,083,852 | $1,066,368 | | Land and construction | $166,408 | $163,577 | | Home equity | $124,481 | $120,724 | | Multifamily | $231,242 | $244,882 | | Residential mortgages | $528,639 | $537,905 | | Consumer and other | $17,905 | $17,033 | | Total Loans, net of deferred fees | $3,261,915 | $3,298,550 | | Allowance for credit losses on loans | ($47,273) | ($47,512) | | Loans, net | $3,214,642 | $3,251,038 | - Total loans, net of deferred fees, decreased by $36.635 million (1.11%) from December 31, 2022, to March 31, 2023. Notable changes include a decrease in Commercial loans and Multifamily loans, while CRE - non-owner occupied loans saw an increase58 Credit Quality Indicators This subsection presents key metrics related to loan credit quality, including nonperforming loans and past due loans, and the company's risk categorization framework Nonperforming Loans (Dollars in thousands) | Category | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Commercial | $808 | $991 | | CRE - Owner Occupied | $1,336 | — | | CRE - Non-Owner Occupied | — | $1,336 | | Home equity | $96 | $98 | | Total Nonperforming Loans | $2,240 | $2,425 | Past Due Loans (30 Days or Greater) (Dollars in thousands) | Category | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Commercial | $10,431 | $10,458 | | CRE - Owner Occupied | $1,121 | $252 | | CRE - Non-Owner Occupied | $1,336 | $1,336 | | Residential mortgages | $8,080 | $4,922 | | Total Past Due Loans (30+ days) | $21,064 | $17,066 | - Past due loans (30 days or greater) increased to $21.064 million at March 31, 2023, from $17.066 million at December 31, 2022. Nonaccrual loans included in this total were $410,000 at March 31, 202360 - The Company categorizes loans into risk categories (Pass, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful, Loss) based on borrower's ability to service debt, financial information, payment history, and economic trends. No loans were classified as Doubtful or Loss at March 31, 2023, or December 31, 2022626365666769 Loan Modifications This subsection details loan modifications made for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, including types of modifications and their impact Loan Modifications for Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty (March 31, 2023, Dollars in thousands) | Type of Modification | Commercial | | :------------------------------------- | :--------- | | Principal Forgiveness | $6 | | Payment Delay | $88 | | Term Extension | $36 | | Total | $130 | - For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, the Company modified $130,000 in commercial loans for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, primarily through payment delays and term extensions. There were no payment defaults for these modified loans during the quarter788081 6) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets%29%20Goodwill%20and%20Other%20Intangible%20Assets) This note provides information on the company's goodwill and other intangible assets, including their carrying values and any impairment assessments Goodwill This subsection details the goodwill recognized by segment and confirms the absence of impairment Goodwill by Segment (Dollars in thousands) | Segment | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Banking | $154,587 | $154,587 | | Factoring | $13,044 | $13,044 | | Total Goodwill | $167,631 | $167,631 | - Goodwill remained stable at $167.631 million at March 31, 2023, with no impairment identified since the annual analysis as of November 30, 20228587 Other Intangible Assets This subsection outlines the company's other intangible assets, such as core deposit intangibles and customer relationships, and their amortization Other Intangible Assets (Dollars in thousands) | Intangible Asset | March 31, 2023 (Total) | December 31, 2022 (Total) | | :------------------------------------- | :--------------------- | :------------------------ | | Core deposit intangibles | $10,039 | $10,594 | | Customer relationship and brokered relationship intangibles | $302 | $349 | | Below market leases | $90 | $90 | | Total Other Intangible Assets | $10,431 | $11,033 | - Total other intangible assets decreased to $10.431 million at March 31, 2023, from $11.033 million at December 31, 2022, primarily due to amortization of core deposit intangibles and customer relationship intangibles. No impairment was identified88 7) Income Taxes%29%20Income%20Taxes) This note provides information on the company's income tax expense, effective tax rate, and deferred tax assets and liabilities Net Deferred Tax Assets (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Net deferred tax assets | $29,841 | $32,176 | - Net deferred tax assets decreased to $29.841 million at March 31, 2023, from $32.176 million at December 31, 2022. Management believes these assets will be fully realized in future years91 - The Company recognized $180,000 in low income housing tax credits and $186,000 in low income housing investment expense for the three months ended March 31, 202393 8) Benefit Plans%29%20Benefit%20Plans) This note describes the company's various employee benefit plans, including supplemental retirement and split-dollar life insurance, and their associated costs and obligations Supplemental Retirement Plan This subsection details the net periodic benefit cost for the company's supplemental retirement plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost - Supplemental Retirement Plan (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Component | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Service cost | $48 | $87 | | Interest cost | $324 | $216 | | Amortization of net actuarial loss | $13 | $114 | | Net periodic benefit cost | $385 | $417 | - Net periodic benefit cost for the supplemental retirement plan decreased to $385,000 in Q1 2023 from $417,000 in Q1 2022, primarily due to lower service cost and amortization of net actuarial loss94 Split-Dollar Life Insurance Benefit Plan This subsection provides information on the split-dollar life insurance benefit plan, including its projected benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost Split-Dollar Life Insurance Benefit Plan (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Projected benefit obligation at end of period | $7,151 | $7,060 | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | $3,139 | $3,091 | Net Periodic Benefit Cost - Split-Dollar Life Insurance (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Component | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Amortization of prior transition obligation and actuarial losses | ($47) | ($11) | | Interest cost | $91 | $62 | | Net periodic benefit cost | $44 | $51 | 9) Fair Value%29%20Fair%20Value) This note discusses the fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities, categorized into a three-level hierarchy based on input observability Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis This subsection details financial instruments measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, including their valuation techniques and hierarchy levels Fair Value Measurements of Recurring Assets (March 31, 2023, Dollars in thousands) | Asset | Balance | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | | :------------------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :------ | :------ | | U.S. Treasury | $422,903 | $422,903 | — | — | | Agency mortgage-backed securities | $68,848 | — | $68,848 | — | | I/O strip receivables | $145 | — | $145 | — | - Fair values for available-for-sale securities are determined using quoted prices (Level 1) or matrix pricing (Level 2). I/O strip receivables are valued using a third-party model (Level 2). There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the period100101102 Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis This subsection describes assets and liabilities measured at fair value only when specific conditions are met, such as impairment, and provides estimated fair values for all financial instruments - Collateral-dependent loans and foreclosed assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, typically based on real estate appraisals adjusted for selling costs, resulting in Level 3 classification. There were no material collateral-dependent loans or foreclosed assets at March 31, 2023, or December 31, 2022103104 Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments (March 31, 2023, Dollars in thousands) | Instrument | Carrying Amounts | Total Estimated Fair Value | | :------------------------------------- | :--------------- | :------------------------- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $740,008 | $740,008 | | Securities available-for-sale | $491,751 | $491,751 | | Securities held-to-maturity | $698,231 | $607,986 | | Loans (including loans held-for-sale) | $3,264,707 | $3,061,489 | | Total deposits | $4,444,538 | $4,446,674 | | Other short-term borrowings | $300,000 | $300,000 | | Subordinated debt | $39,387 | $32,787 | 10) Equity Plan%29%20Equity%20Plan) This note details the company's equity compensation plans, including stock option activity, restricted stock awards, and associated unrecognized compensation costs Stock Option Activity (March 31, 2023) | Metric | Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | :------------------------------------- | :--------------- | :------------------------------ | | Outstanding at January 1, 2023 | 2,527,173 | $10.44 | | Exercised | 95,884 | $7.12 | | Forfeited or expired | (23,728) | $13.62 | | Outstanding at March 31, 2023 | 2,407,561 | $10.54 | | Exercisable at March 31, 2023 | 1,858,557 | N/A | - As of March 31, 2023, there was $1.141 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options, expected to be recognized over approximately 2.50 years. For restricted stock awards, $1.500 million of unrecognized compensation cost remains, to be recognized over approximately 1.84 years108109 11) Borrowing Arrangements%29%20Borrowing%20Arrangements) This note outlines the company's various borrowing arrangements, including lines of credit with federal banks and subordinated debt Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings, Federal Reserve Bank Borrowings, and Available Lines of Credit This subsection details the company's available and utilized credit lines with the Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank, along with other short-term borrowing arrangements - At March 31, 2023, HBC had an available FHLB line of credit of $789.909 million, with $150.0 million outstanding. It also had an available FRB line of credit of $1.231 billion, with $150.0 million outstanding. Both outstanding amounts were repaid in full on April 20, 2023111112 - HBC had $80.0 million in Federal funds purchased arrangements available and a $20.0 million line of credit with a correspondent bank, with no outstanding balances on either at March 31, 2023113114 Subordinated Debt This subsection describes the company's subordinated debt, its qualification as Tier 2 capital, and key terms - The Company's subordinated debt, net of issuance costs, totaled $39.387 million at March 31, 2023, qualifying as Tier 2 capital. This debt is from a $40.0 million private placement offering of 5.00% fixed-to-floating rate notes due May 15, 2032, which replaced a prior $40.0 million subordinated debt due June 1, 2027115 12) Capital Requirements%29%20Capital%20Requirements) This note presents the company's and its subsidiary's capital ratios, demonstrating compliance with regulatory capital adequacy guidelines Company Consolidated Capital Ratios (March 31, 2023, Dollars in thousands) | Capital Ratio | Actual Amount | Actual Ratio | Required for Capital Adequacy (Amount) | Required for Capital Adequacy (Ratio) | | :------------------------------------- | :------------ | :----------- | :------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------ | | Total Capital | $567,562 | 15.3% | $389,554 | 10.5% | | Tier 1 Capital | $485,738 | 13.1% | $315,353 | 8.5% | | Common Equity Tier 1 Capital | $485,738 | 13.1% | $259,703 | 7.0% | | Tier 1 Capital (to average assets) | $485,738 | 9.6% | $202,798 | 4.0% | - Both the Company and HBC exceeded all regulatory capital guidelines for a well-capitalized financial institution under Basel III requirements at March 31, 2023. The Company's consolidated Total Capital ratio was 15.3%, Tier 1 Capital was 13.1%, and Common Equity Tier 1 Capital was 13.1%, all well above minimum requirements117120121125126 - HBC distributed $8.0 million in dividends to HCC during Q1 2023. As of March 31, 2023, HBC had $58.084 million available for cash dividends without requiring regulatory approval128 13) Commitments and Loss Contingencies%29%20Commitments%20and%20Loss%20Contingencies) This note discloses the company's legal proceedings, off-balance sheet arrangements, and other commitments that could impact its financial position Loss Contingencies This subsection details the company's involvement in various legal proceedings and management's assessment of potential financial impacts - The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, including a lawsuit related to a former customer's alleged Ponzi scheme (D.C. Solar) and employee-related class/PAGA actions alleging California Labor Code violations. The D.C. Solar case has seen favorable rulings for the Bank, with plaintiffs dismissing the remaining count. Employee lawsuits are stayed pending appeal of arbitration denials131134 - Management believes that the reasonably possible losses from pending lawsuits, audits, proceedings, and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity136 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements This subsection describes the company's off-balance sheet commitments, such as unused lines of credit and standby letters of credit Commitments to Extend Credit (Dollars in thousands) | Type | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Unused lines of credit and commitments to make loans | $1,075,165 | $1,124,195 | | Standby letters of credit | $13,533 | $10,424 | | Total Unused Commitments | $1,088,698 | $1,134,619 | - Total unused commitments to extend credit decreased to $1.088 billion at March 31, 2023, from $1.134 billion at December 31, 2022, representing 33% of outstanding gross loans. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures decreased slightly to $818,000137138 14) Revenue Recognition%29%20Revenue%20Recognition) This note explains the company's policies for recognizing revenue from various sources, particularly noninterest income streams - The Company adopted ASU No. 2014-09 (Topic 606) for revenue recognition, though it does not apply to financial instruments. In-scope revenue streams, such as service charges and fees on deposit accounts, are recognized as earned or as transactions occur. Sales of foreclosed assets are recognized when control transfers139141 Noninterest Income Segregated by Topic 606 Scope (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Category | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Noninterest Income In-scope of Topic 606 | $1,743 | $612 | | Noninterest Income Out-of-scope of Topic 606 | $1,023 | $1,848 | | Total noninterest income | $2,766 | $2,460 | 15) Noninterest Expense%29%20Noninterest%20Expense) This note provides a detailed breakdown of the company's noninterest expenses, highlighting significant changes and their drivers Noninterest Expense Components (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Expense Category | 2023 | 2022 | Change (Amount) | Change (Percent) | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | :-------------- | :--------------- | | Salaries and employee benefits | $14,809 | $13,821 | $988 | 7% | | Occupancy and equipment | $2,400 | $2,437 | ($37) | (2)% | | Insurance expense | $1,520 | $1,043 | $477 | 46% | | Professional fees | $1,399 | $1,080 | $319 | 30% | | Amortization of intangible assets | $602 | $659 | ($57) | (9)% | | Data processing | $774 | $651 | $123 | 19% | | Other | $3,897 | $3,561 | $336 | 9% | | Total noninterest expense | $25,401 | $23,252 | $2,149 | 9% | - Total noninterest expense increased by $2.149 million (9%) to $25.401 million in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022, primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits, insurance expense, and professional fees143 16) Leases%29%20Leases) This note provides information on the company's operating lease arrangements, including right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, and associated costs Operating Lease Information (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | Operating Lease Cost | $1,701 | $1,620 | | Operating Lease - ROU assets | $32,123 | $33,669 | | Operating Lease - Liabilities | $32,123 | $33,669 | | Weighted Average Lease Term | 6.44 years | 7.19 years | | Weighted Average Discount Rate | 4.54% | 4.49% | - As of March 31, 2023, operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities totaled $32.123 million. The total undiscounted cash flows for operating lease liabilities are $37.303 million, with the majority due in 2023-2027144145 17) Business Segment Information%29%20Business%20Segment%20Information) This note provides financial information disaggregated by the company's operating segments, Banking and Factoring, to assess their performance Segment Net Income (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Segment | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Banking | $17,758 | $12,128 | | Factoring | $1,159 | $738 | | Consolidated Net Income | $18,917 | $12,866 | - Both the Banking and Factoring segments contributed to the overall increase in net income. The Banking segment's net income rose by $5.630 million (46.42%) and the Factoring segment's net income increased by $421,000 (57.05%) year-over-year147149 Segment Total Assets (March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Segment | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | | Banking | $5,453,352 | $5,352,709 | | Factoring | $83,188 | $74,689 | | Consolidated Total Assets | $5,536,540 | $5,427,398 | 18) Subsequent Events%29%20Subsequent%20Events) This note discloses significant events that occurred after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements were issued - On April 27, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a $0.13 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable on May 25, 2023, to shareholders of record on May 11, 2023150 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations This section provides management's perspective on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and capital resources, highlighting key performance metrics, significant changes, and the impact of economic factors. It covers critical accounting policies, an executive summary of performance and liquidity, detailed analysis of net interest income, noninterest income and expense, income taxes, and a comprehensive review of financial condition including securities, loans, credit quality, deposits, and capital CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES This section discusses the accounting policies that require management's most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments and estimates - The Company's critical accounting policies remain consistent with those discussed in its 2022 Form 10-K, with the exception of the adoption of ASU 2022-02 on January 1, 2023. This new guidance, which eliminates TDR accounting and enhances disclosures for loan refinancings/restructurings, did not materially impact the consolidated financial statements153 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This section provides a high-level overview of the company's financial performance, key highlights, and strategic initiatives for the reporting period Performance Overview This subsection summarizes the company's financial performance, including net income, earnings per share, and key profitability ratios Performance Overview (Three Months Ended March 31) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Net income (in millions) | $18.9 | $12.9 | | Diluted EPS | $0.31 | $0.21 | | Annualized return on average tangible assets | 1.52% | 0.99% | | Annualized return on average tangible common equity | 16.71% | 12.47% | - Net income increased by $6.0 million (46.5%) to $18.9 million in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022, with diluted EPS rising from $0.21 to $0.31. This led to improved returns on average tangible assets and tangible common equity156 Factoring Activities - Bay View Funding This subsection provides an overview of the performance and key metrics of the company's factoring segment, Bay View Funding Bay View Funding Selected Financial Information (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | | Total factored receivables at period-end | $69,424 | $61,241 | | Average factored receivables (for the three months ended) | $77,754 | $57,761 | | Total full time equivalent employees at period-end | 26 | 30 | - Bay View Funding's total factored receivables increased by $8.183 million (13.36%) year-over-year to $69.424 million at March 31, 2023, with average factored receivables also showing a significant increase157 First Quarter 2023 Highlights This subsection summarizes the most significant financial and operational achievements and trends during the first quarter of 2023 Q1 2023 Financial Highlights (Dollars in millions, except percentages) | Metric | Q1 2023 | Q1 2022 | YoY Change | QoQ Change (vs. Q4 2022) | | :------------------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :--------- | :----------------------- | | Net interest income (before provision) | $49.3 | $38.2 | +29% | -5% | | FTE net interest margin | 4.09% | 3.05% | +104 bps | -1 bp | | Average yield on total loan portfolio | 5.46% | 4.70% | +76 bps | +27 bps | | Average cost of total deposits | 0.54% | 0.10% | +44 bps | +29 bps | | Provision for credit losses on loans | $0.032 | ($0.567) | N/A | N/A | | Total noninterest income | $2.8 | $2.5 | +12% | N/A | | Total noninterest expense | $25.4 | $23.3 | +9% | N/A | | Efficiency ratio | 48.83% | 57.16% | -8.33% | N/A | | Effective tax rate | 28.9% | 28.5% | +0.4% | N/A | - Net interest income before provision for credit losses increased 29% YoY to $49.3 million, driven by higher prime rates and yields on earning assets, despite a 5% QoQ decrease due to higher cost of funds and lower noninterest-bearing deposits158179180 - Total liquidity and borrowing capacity was $3.073 billion at March 31, 2023, with $2.773 billion remaining available, representing 62% of total deposits and 110% of estimated uninsured deposits. The Bank increased its credit line availability from FRB and FHLB to $2.022 billion161163 - Nonperforming assets decreased to $2.2 million (0.04% of total assets) at March 31, 2023, from $2.4 million (0.05%) at December 31, 2022. Classified assets increased to $26.8 million (0.48% of total assets) from $14.5 million (0.28%) QoQ167 - Total deposits increased 1% QoQ to $4.445 billion, but noninterest-bearing demand deposits decreased 15% QoQ. ICS/CDARS deposits surged 901% QoQ to $304.1 million, partly by bringing off-balance sheet client deposits onto the balance sheet. Uninsured deposits represented approximately 57% of total deposits167 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS This section analyzes the company's financial performance, focusing on key revenue and expense drivers and their impact on profitability Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin This subsection analyzes the primary source of the company's earnings, detailing interest income, interest expense, and the resulting net interest margin Net Interest Income and Margin (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Net interest income before provision for credit losses on loans | $49,258 | $38,221 | | FTE net interest margin | 4.09% | 3.05% | | Average yield on total loan portfolio | 5.46% | 4.70% | | Average cost of total deposits | 0.54% | 0.10% | | Average cost of funds | 0.63% | 0.14% | - Net interest income before provision for credit losses increased 29% YoY to $49.3 million, and the FTE net interest margin expanded by 104 basis points to 4.09% in Q1 2023, primarily due to increases in the prime rate and overnight funds rates, and a shift to higher-yielding assets179 - The average yield on the total loan portfolio increased to 5.46% in Q1 2023 from 4.70% in Q1 2022, and from 5.19% in Q4 2022, driven by prime rate increases and higher accretion of loan purchase discounts181183 - The average cost of total deposits significantly increased to 0.54% in Q1 2023 from 0.10% in Q1 2022 and 0.25% in Q4 2022, reflecting rising interest rates184 Provision for Credit Losses on Loans This subsection discusses the company's provision for credit losses, reflecting management's assessment of potential loan defaults and changes in the allowance for credit losses Provision for Credit Losses on Loans (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :------- | | Provision for (recapture of) credit losses on loans | $32 | ($567) | - The Company recorded a provision for credit losses on loans of $32,000 in Q1 2023, a shift from a recapture of $567,000 in Q1 2022. This reflects management's ongoing evaluation of loan portfolio adequacy under the CECL model, considering factors like loan growth, net charge-offs, and economic conditions185186 Noninterest Income This subsection analyzes the company's noninterest income streams, including service charges, fees, and gains on asset sales Noninterest Income Components (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Income Category | 2023 | 2022 | Change (Amount) | Change (Percent) | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | :-------------- | :--------------- | | Service charges and fees on deposit accounts | $1,743 | $612 | $1,131 | 185% | | Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance | $493 | $480 | $13 | 3% | | Servicing income | $131 | $106 | $25 | 24% | | Gain on sales of SBA loans | $76 | $156 | ($80) | (51)% | | Termination fees | $11 | — | $11 | N/A | | Gain on warrants | — | $637 | ($637) | (100)% | | Other | $312 | $469 | ($157) | (33)% | | Total | $2,766 | $2,460 | $306 | 12% | - Total noninterest income increased 12% to $2.8 million in Q1 2023, primarily driven by a significant 185% increase in service charges and fees on deposit accounts. This was partially offset by a 51% decrease in gains on sales of SBA loans and the absence of gains on warrants compared to Q1 2022187188 Noninterest Expense This subsection analyzes the company's noninterest expenses, detailing changes in categories such as salaries, occupancy, and professional fees Noninterest Expense Components (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Expense Category | 2023 | 2022 | Change (Amount) | Change (Percent) | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | :-------------- | :--------------- | | Salaries and employee benefits | $14,809 | $13,821 | $988 | 7% | | Occupancy and equipment | $2,400 | $2,437 | ($37) | (2)% | | Insurance expense | $1,520 | $1,043 | $477 | 46% | | Professional fees | $1,399 | $1,080 | $319 | 30% | | Amortization of intangible assets | $602 | $659 | ($57) | (9)% | | Data processing | $774 | $651 | $123 | 19% | | Other | $3,897 | $3,561 | $336 | 9% | | Total noninterest expense | $25,401 | $23,252 | $2,149 | 9% | - Total noninterest expense increased by $2.149 million (9%) to $25.4 million in Q1 2023, primarily due to higher payroll taxes and employee benefits, professional fees, and insurance and information technology-related expenses. Full-time equivalent employees increased to 339 at March 31, 2023, from 325 at March 31, 2022190192 Income Tax Expense This subsection discusses the company's income tax expense and effective tax rate, along with the status of deferred tax assets Effective Income Tax Rate (Three Months Ended March 31) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Effective income tax rate | 28.9% | 28.5% | - Income tax expense for Q1 2023 was $7.7 million, up from $5.1 million in Q1 2022, with the effective tax rate slightly increasing to 28.9%. Net deferred tax assets were $29.8 million at March 31, 2023, and management expects full realization in future years194198 FINANCIAL CONDITION This section provides an in-depth review of the company's balance sheet, including assets, liabilities, and equity, and their changes over time Securities Portfolio This subsection analyzes the company's investment securities, including available-for-sale and held-to-maturity categories, and their fair values and unrealized gains/losses Securities Portfolio Balances (Dollars in thousands) | Category | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Securities available-for-sale (fair value) | $491,751 | $111,217 | $489,596 | | Securities held-to-maturity (amortized cost) | $698,245 | $736,862 | $715,004 | | Total Securities | $1,189,996 | $848,079 | $1,204,600 | - The securities available-for-sale portfolio significantly increased by 342% YoY to $491.8 million at March 31, 2023, while securities held-to-maturity decreased by 5% YoY to $698.2 million. The total investment securities portfolio had an average life of 4.82 years and a modified duration of 4.04 years200210 Pre-tax Unrealized Losses on Securities (Dollars in thousands) | Category | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Securities available-for-sale | ($12,479) | ($1,499) | ($16,117) | | Securities held-to-maturity | ($90,259) | ($46,078) | ($100,552) | | Total Pre-tax Unrealized Losses | ($102,738) | ($47,577) | ($116,669) | - Pre-tax unrealized losses on securities held-to-maturity were ($90.3) million at March 31, 2023, or ($64.5) million net of taxes, representing 10% of total shareholders' equity. These losses are attributed to higher interest rates, but principal is expected to be repaid209 Loans This subsection provides a comprehensive analysis of the company's loan portfolio, including its composition, maturities, and servicing activities Loan Distribution This subsection details the breakdown of gross loans by category, highlighting changes and concentrations within the portfolio Gross Loans by Category (Dollars in thousands) | Loan Category | March 31, 2023 | % to Total | March 31, 2022 | % to Total | December 31, 2022 | % to Total | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :--------- | :------------- | :--------- | :---------------- | :--------- | | Commercial | $506,037 | 16% | $568,053 | 19% | $532,749 | 16% | | PPP loans | $565 | 0% | $37,393 | 1% | $1,166 | 0% | | CRE - owner occupied | $603,298 | 18% | $597,542 | 20% | $614,663 | 19% | | CRE - non-owner occupied | $1,083,852 | 33% | $928,220 | 31% | $1,066,368 | 32% | | Land and construction | $166,408 | 5% | $153,323 | 5% | $163,577 | 5% | | Home equity | $124,481 | 4% | $111,609 | 3% | $120,724 | 4% | | Multifamily | $231,242 | 7% | $221,767 | 7% | $244,882 | 7% | | Residential mortgages | $528,639 | 16% | $391,171 | 13% | $537,905 | 16% | | Consumer and other | $17,905 | 1% | $17,110 | 1% | $17,033 | 1% | | Total Loans, net of deferred fees | $3,261,915 | 100% | $3,024,064 | 100% | $3,298,550 | 100% | - Gross loans, excluding held-for-sale, increased 8% YoY to $3.262 billion at March 31, 2023, but decreased 1% QoQ. Real estate-secured loans constituted 83% of gross loans. CRE non-owner occupied loans increased 17% YoY to $1.084 billion211214223 - The Company actively participates in SBA and USDA guaranteed lending programs, selling the guaranteed portion of SBA loans in the secondary market while retaining servicing rights. Gains on SBA loan sales were $76,000 in Q1 2023217 - The commercial loan portfolio, excluding PPP loans, decreased 11% YoY to $506.0 million. PPP loans significantly declined to $565,000 at March 31, 2023, from $37.4 million a year prior221 Loan Maturities This subsection presents the maturity distribution of the loan portfolio, distinguishing between variable and fixed interest rate loans Loan Maturity Distribution (March 31, 2023, Dollars in thousands) | Maturity Period | Total Loans | Loans with Variable Interest Rates | Loans with Fixed Interest Rates | | :------------------------------------- | :---------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------ | | One Year or Less | $474,858 | $409,059 | $65,799 | | Over One Year But Less than Five Years | $787,080 | $286,346 | $500,734 | | Over Five Years | $2,000,489 | $312,341 | $1,688,148 | | Total Loans | $3,262,427 | $1,007,746 | $2,254,681 | - As of March 31, 2023, approximately 31% of the Company's loan portfolio consisted of floating interest rate loans, with the majority of loans maturing over five years having fixed interest rates234235 Loan Servicing This subsection details the company's loan servicing activities and the associated loan servicing rights Loan Servicing Rights Activity (Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Beginning of period balance | $549 | $655 | | Additions | $18 | $38 | | Amortization | ($45) | ($87) | | End of period balance | $522 | $606 | - The Company serviced $61.7 million in SBA loans for others at March 31, 2023. Loan servicing rights, included in other assets, decreased to $522,000 at March 31, 2023, from $606,000 at March 31, 2022, due to amortization236 Credit Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans This subsection evaluates the overall credit quality of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans This subsection details the allocation of the allowance for credit losses across different loan categories and presents key credit quality metrics Nonperforming Assets (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Total nonperforming loans | $2,240 | $3,830 | $2,425 | | Total nonperforming assets | $2,240 | $3,830 | $2,425 | | Nonperforming assets as % of total assets | 0.04% | 0.07% | 0.05% | - Nonperforming assets decreased to $2.2 million (0.04% of total assets) at March 31, 2023, from $2.4 million (0.05%) at December 31, 2022, and $3.8 million (0.07%) at March 31, 2022245 Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (ACLL) (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | ACLL | $47,273 | $42,788 | $47,512 | | ACLL as % of total loans | 1.45% | 1.41% | 1.44% | | ACLL as % of nonperforming loans | 2,110% | 1,117% | 1,959% | | Net charge-offs (recoveries) | $271 | ($65) | ($83) | - The ACLL decreased slightly to $47.3 million at March 31, 2023, from $47.5 million at December 31, 2022, primarily due to a net decrease in pooled loan reserves, partially offset by an increase in specific reserves. The ACLL covered nonperforming loans by 2,110%265267 Leases This subsection discusses the company's lease accounting under ASC 842, including the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities - The Company recognized $32.1 million in right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities on its consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2023, related to non-cancelable operating lease agreements for office space269 Deposits This subsection analyzes the company's deposit base, including its composition, changes in categories, and the proportion of uninsured deposits Deposit Distribution (Dollars in thousands) | Deposit Category | March 31, 2023 | % to Total | March 31, 2022 | % to Total | December 31, 2022 | % to Total | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :--------- | :------------- | :--------- | :---------------- | :--------- | | Demand, noninterest-bearing | $1,469,081 | 33% | $1,811,943 | 38% | $1,736,722 | 40% | | Demand, interest-bearing | $1,196,789 | 27% | $1,268,942 | 27% | $1,196,427 | 27% | | Savings and money market | $1,264,567 | 28% | $1,447,434 | 31% | $1,285,444 | 29% | | Time deposits — under $250 | $37,884 | 1% | $38,417 | 1% | $32,445 | 1% | | Time deposits — $250 and over | $172,070 | 4% | $93,161 | 2% | $108,192 | 2% | | ICS/CDARS — interest-bearing demand, money market and time deposits | $304,147 | 7% | $30,008 | 1% | $30,374 | 1% | | Total deposits | $4,444,538 | 100% | $4,689,905 | 100% | $4,389,604 | 100% | - Total deposits increased 1% QoQ to $4.445 billion at March 31, 2023, but decreased 5% YoY. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits decreased 19% YoY and 15% QoQ, as customers shifted to interest-bearing accounts due to rising rates273 - ICS/CDARS deposits surged 914% YoY and 901% QoQ to $304.1 million, partly by bringing $128.0 million of off-balance sheet client deposits onto the balance sheet. Uninsured deposits represented approximately 57% of total deposits273274 Return on Equity and Assets This subsection evaluates the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing its assets and equity to generate returns Return on Equity and Assets (Three Months Ended March 31) | Metric | 2023 | 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Return on average assets | 1.47% | 0.96% | | Return on average tangible assets | 1.52% | 0.99% | | Return on average equity | 12.03% | 8.71% | | Return on average tangible common equity | 16.71% | 12.47% | | Average equity to average assets ratio | 12.18% | 11.01% | - The Company demonstrated improved profitability in Q1 2023, with return on average assets increasing to 1.47% from 0.96% in Q1 2022, and return on average tangible common equity rising to 16.71% from 12.47%277 Liquidity, Asset/Liability Management and Available Lines of Credit This subsection assesses the company's ability to meet its financial obligations, manage its balance sheet, and access external funding sources - The Company's total liquidity and borrowing capacity was $3.073 billion at March 31, 2023, with $2.773 billion remaining available. This available liquidity represented 62% of total deposits and approximately 110% of estimated uninsured deposits281 - The loan to deposit ratio was 73.39% at March 31, 2023, up from 64.48% at March 31, 2022, but down from 75.14% at December 31, 2022280 - HBC increased its credit line availability from the FRB and FHLB to $2.022 billion at March 31, 2023, from $839.5 million at December 31, 2022. The $150.0 million borrowed from each institution during Q1 2023 was repaid in full on April 20, 2023281282283 Capital Resources This subsection reviews the company's capital structure, regulatory capital ratios, and overall capital adequacy Consolidated Capital Ratios (March 31, Dollars in thousands) | Capital Ratio | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 (Dec 31) | | :------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | :------------ | | Total Capital | 15.3% | 14.6% | 14.8% | | Tier 1 Capital | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.7% | | Common equity Tier 1 Capital | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.7% | | Tier 1 Leverage | 9.6% | 8.3% | 9.2% | - The Company's consolidated capital ratios and HBC's capital ratios exceeded all regulatory guidelines for a well-capitalized financial institution under Basel III requirements at March 31, 2023. Total shareholders' equity was $647.2 million, with book value per share at $10.62 and tangible book value per share at $7.70294296 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Net of Taxes, Dollars in thousands) | Component | March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :------------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale | ($8,924) | ($11,506) | | Split dollar insurance contracts liability | ($3,139) | ($3,091) | | Supplemental executive retirement plan liability | ($2,361) | ($2,371) | | Unrealized gain on interest-only strip from SBA loans | $107 | $112 | | Total accumulated other comprehensive loss | ($14,317) | ($16,856) | - Accumulated other comprehensive loss improved to ($14.3) million at March 31, 2023, from ($16.9) million at December 31, 2022, primarily due to a reduction in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities297 Market Risk This subsection identifies and assesses the company's exposure to market risks, particularly interest rate risk, and its management strategies Interest Rate Management This subsection details the company's approach to managing interest rate risk, including analytical tools and assumptions used - The Company's primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk, managed through policies and procedures to monitor and limit earnings and balance sheet exposure. It does not engage in trading financial instruments or have currency exchange rate exposure299 - Management uses GAP analysis and interest rate shock simulation models to assess the effects of potential interest rate changes on net interest margin and fair values. Critical assumptions, such as deposit beta, are regularly reviewed and updated300304 Estimated Change in Annual Net Interest Income from Instantaneous Rate Shift (March 31, 2023, Dollars in thousands) | Change in Interest Rates (basis points) | Estimated Net Interest Income (Amount) | Estimated Net Interest Income (Percent) | | :------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------- | | +400 | $14,603 | 7.1% | | +300 | $10,917 | 5.3% | | +200 | $7,254 | 3.5% | | +100 | $3,618 | 1.8% | | -100 | ($6,667) | (3.2)% | | -200 | ($19,823) | (9.6)% | | -300 | ($35,220) | (17.1)% | | -400 | ($50,409) | (24.4)% | - The simulation model indicates that a +100 basis point instantaneous shift in interest rates would increase estimated annual net interest income by 1.8%, while a -100 basis point shift would decrease it by 3.2%305 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk This section refers to the market risk disclosures provided within Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, specifically under the 'Market Risk' and 'Interest Rate Management' subsections - The quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk are integrated into Item 2 of this report, specifically within the 'Market Risk' and 'Interest Rate Management' sections306 Item 4. Controls and Procedures Management, including the CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2023, concluding they were effective. No material changes in internal controls over financial reporting occurred during the quarter - The Company's disclosure controls and procedures were evaluated and deemed effective as of March 31, 2023, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of required information307 - There were no material changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2023308 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION [Item 1. Legal Proceeding