GlobeNewswire Inc | Jan 25, 2022 08:00AM EST

January 25, 2022

WARSAW, Ind., Jan. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported record full year net income of $95.7 million, which represents an increase of $11.4 million, or 13.5%, compared with net income of $84.3 million for 2020. Diluted earnings per share of $3.74 was also a record for 2021, which increased 13.3% compared to $3.30 for 2020. Net income for 2021 benefited from growth in net interest income and lower provision expense as compared to 2020, offset by an increase in noninterest expense.

The company further reported quarterly net income of $24.3 million for the three months ended December31, 2021 versus $24.6 million for the comparable period of 2020, a decrease of 1.3%. Diluted net income per common share decreased 2.1% to $0.95 for the three months ended December31, 2021 versus $0.97 for the comparable period of 2020. On a linked quarter basis, net income increased $164,000, or 0.7%, from the third quarter of 2021, of $24.1 million, or $0.94 diluted earnings per share. Pretax pre-provision earnings were $29.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, a decrease of 5.7%, or $1.8 million, from $31.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. On a linked quarter basis, pretax pre-provision earnings decreased 3.6%, or $1.1 million, from $30.9 million for the third quarter of 2021. The decreases in net income and pretax pre-provision earnings were driven primarily by lower Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan income in the fourth quarter of 2021. PPP loan income, which includes both interest income and fee accretion, was $2.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $6.5 million during the comparable quarter of 2020 and $3.9 million for the third quarter of 2021.

We enter 2022 with great optimism and confidence in the core relationship businesses within Lake City Bank. During the last two years, we have experienced unprecedented growth that has challenged our management of the balance sheet and necessitated a level of flexibility and adaptability by the entire Lake City Bank team. We end 2021 strongly with record net income and a balance sheet ready for future growth. Our highly asset sensitive balance sheet is well-positioned for the interest rate hikes we expect to see in 2022. Further, we believe the liquidity on our balance sheet will prove valuable as we focus on future organic loan growth opportunities, commented David M. Findlay, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Highlights for the year and quarter are noted below.

Full year 2021 versus 2020 highlights:

-- Total assets of $6.6 billion, an increase of $726.9 million, or 12% -- Dividend per share increase of 13% to $1.36 from $1.20 -- Return on average equity of 14.19%, compared to 13.51% -- Return on average assets of 1.56%, compared to 1.55% -- Average loan growth, excluding PPP loans, of $135.5million, or 3% -- Core deposit growth of $703.6 million, or 14% -- Noninterest bearing demand deposit account growth of $357.2 million, or 23% -- Net interest margin of 3.07% compared to 3.19% -- Net interest income increase of $15.1 million, or 9% -- Revenue growth of $13.0 million, or 6% -- Noninterest expense increase of $13.1 million, or 14% -- Provision expense2 of $1.1 million compared to provision expense of $14.8 million, a decrease of $13.7 million -- Average total equity increase of $50.5 million, or 8% -- Total risk-based capital ratio improved to 15.34% compared to 14.65% -- Tangible capital ratio1 of 10.70% compared to 11.21%

Fourth Quarter 2021 versus Fourth Quarter 2020 highlights:

-- Average loan growth, excluding PPP loans, of $101.5million, or 2% -- Core deposit growth of $703.6 million, or 14% -- Noninterest bearing demand deposit account growth of $357.2 million, or 23% -- Net interest margin of 2.98% compared to 3.28% -- Net interest income increase of $294,000, or 1% -- Noninterest expense increase of $14,000, or 0% -- Provision expense of $0 compared to provision expense of $920,000 -- Average total equity increase of $47.7 million, or 7%

Fourth Quarter 2021 versus Third Quarter 2021 highlights:

-- Return on average equity of 13.91%, compared to 13.90% -- Average loan growth, excluding PPP loans, of $5.2million -- Core deposit growth of $321.8 million, or 6% -- Noninterest bearing demand deposit account growth of $133.5million, or 8% -- Net interest margin of 2.98% compared to 3.13% -- Provision expense of $0 compared to a provision expense of $1.3 million -- Nonperforming loans of $15.1 million, a decrease of $15.9 million -- Average total equity increase of $4.1 million, or 1% -- Tangible capital ratio1 was 10.70% compared to 10.92%

Return on average total equity for the year ended December31, 2021 was 14.19%, compared to 13.51% in 2020. Return on average assets was 1.56% in 2021 compared to 1.55% in 2020. The company's total capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets was 15.34% at December31, 2021 compared to 14.65% at December31, 2020 and 15.44% at September 30, 2021. The company's tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio1 was 10.70% at December31, 2021, compared to 11.21% at December31, 2020 and 10.92% at September 30, 2021.

As previously announced, the board of directors approved a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of $0.40 per share, payable on February7, 2022, to shareholders of record as of January25, 2022. The fourth quarter dividend per share represents an 18% increase from the $0.34 dividend per share paid in the third quarter of 2021.

Findlay added, Our capital structure is exceptionally strong. As a result, we can comfortably provide our shareholders with an 18% increase in the dividend. We are confident in our future growth and performance, and the strength of our balance sheet is critical to our long-term success.

Average total loans were $4.28 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021, a decrease of $74.8 million, or 2%, from $4.35 billion for the third quarter of 2021, and a decrease of $338.7 million, or 7%, from $4.62 billion for the fourth quarter 2020, due primarily to PPP loan forgiveness. Average PPP loans were $62.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2021, down from $503.0 million during the fourth quarter of 2020. Average loans, excluding PPP loans, were $4.22billion in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $4.11billion for the fourth quarter of 2020, an increase of $101.5million, or 2%. On a linked quarter basis, average loans, excluding PPP loans, increased by $5.2million.

Total loans outstanding decreased by $361.3 million, or 8%, from $4.65 billion as of December31, 2020 to $4.29 billion as of December31, 2021, due primarily to PPP loan forgiveness. PPP loans outstanding were $26.2 million as of December31, 2021, compared to $412.0 million at December 31, 2020. Total loans, excluding PPP loans, were $4.26 billion as of December 31, 2021, representing an increase of $24.5million, or 1%, as compared to December31, 2020. On a linked quarter basis, total loans excluding PPP increased $114.1million, or 3%. The company received PPP forgiveness proceeds and borrower repayments of $709.5 million since the program's inception through December 31, 2021.

Findlay stated, Commercial organic loan originations reached an all-time high this quarter. During the fourth quarter we originated more than $650 million of commercial loans, yet also experienced elevated levels of paydowns over $600 million. Commercial line utilization continues to incrementally improve, but is still near historic lows. We continue to expand existing relationships and establish new ones as available commercial lines of credit reached a record high of $4.01 billion and outstanding commercial lines grew by 9% during the fourth quarter. The loan pipeline as we entered 2022 was encouraging as we are beginning to see signs of improved loan demand and borrower activity.

Average total deposits were $5.59 billion for the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of $626.1 million, or 13%, versus $4.96 billion for the fourth quarter of 2020. On a linked quarter basis, average total deposits increased by $241.3 million, or 5%. Total deposits increased $698.6 million, or 14%, from $5.04 billion as of December31, 2020 to $5.74 billion as of December31, 2021. On a linked quarter basis, total deposits increased by $320.8 million, or 6%, from $5.41 billion as of September30, 2021.

Core deposits, which exclude brokered deposits, increased by $703.6 million, or 14%, from $5.02 billion as of December31, 2020 to $5.73 billion at December31, 2021. This increase was due to growth in commercial deposits of $321.9 million, or 17%; growth in retail deposits of $259.5 million, or 14%; and growth in public fund deposits of $122.2 million, or 11%. On a linked quarter basis, core deposits increased by $321.8 million, or 6%. The linked quarter growth resulted from commercial deposit growth of $118.7 million, a 6% increase; retail growth of $208.1 million, an 11% increase; and offset by public fund contraction of $5.0 million.

Investment securities were $1.40 billion at December31, 2021, reflecting an increase of $663.7 million, or 90%, as compared to $734.8 million at December31, 2020. On a linked quarter basis, investment securities increased $158.8million, or 13%. Investment securities represent 21% of total assets on December31, 2021 compared to 13% on December31, 2020 and 20% on September30, 2021. The increase in investment securities reflects the deployment of $652 million in excess liquidity that resulted from deposit growth. Deposit growth was impacted by PPP and economic stimulus.

During the last two years, we have seen core deposits grow by $1.7 billion, a portion of the resulting liquidity has been strategically deployed in our investment securities portfolio as an earning asset alternative while our customers deposits remain elevated. We remain focused on core organic loan growth as the primary driver of our balance sheet and are optimistic that we are well-positioned to grow market share as we transition to the next economic growth cycle. Additionally, we remain optimistic that the high percentage of variable rate loans on our balance sheet, coupled with cost of funds at historically low levels, position Lake City Bank with the ability to fund organic loan growth and benefit from the anticipated Federal Reserve Bank rising interest rate cycle, Findlay commented.

Net interest margin was 3.07% for the full year 2021, down 12 basis points from 3.19% in 2020. Earnings assets yields declined by 44 basis points to 3.33%, offset by a decline of 32 basis points in the cost of funds. The strong 2021 deposit growth funded organic loan growth, and generated excess liquidity. Average investment securities increased by $434.4 million during 2021 and average interest-bearing deposits to the bank grew by $313.6 million. The shift in earning assets generated lower average yields. Net interest margin, excluding PPP loans, was 2.95% for the year ended 2021, down 24 basis points from 3.19% during 2020.

The companys net interest margin decreased 30 basis points to 2.98% for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to 3.28% for the fourth quarter of 2020. The lower margin in the fourth quarter of 2021 as compared to the prior year period was due to a slowing of PPP forgiveness as the bank's borrowers actively applied for and received forgiveness throughout the second half of 2020 and the first three quarters of 2021. PPP loan income for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $2.2 million, or $4.3 million less than PPP loan income of $6.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2020. PPP interest and fees represented 11 basis points of fourth quarter 2021 net interest margin compared to 16 basis points for the fourth quarter 2020 net interest margin.

Net interest margin was negatively impacted by the decrease in earning asset yields of 46 basis points from 3.65% for the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to 3.19% for the fourth quarter of 2021. As a result of the excess liquidity on the company's balance sheet, the mix of earning assets included lower yielding earning assets in the investment securities portfolio and cash balances at the Federal Reserve Bank. The lower yield on earning assets was offset by lower cost of funds, which decreased by 16 basis points, from 0.37% for the fourth quarter of 2020 to 0.21% for the fourth quarter of 2021. Net interest margin, excluding PPP loan income, was 2.87%, 25 basis points lower than 3.12% in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Fourth quarter net interest margin was 2.98%, a decline of 15 basis points compared to linked third quarter net interest margin of 3.13%. Net interest margin excluding PPP was 11 basis points lower at 2.87% for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to 2.95% for the linked third quarter of 2021. Earning asset yields declined by 18 basis points offset by a decline in cost of funds of 3 basis points. Interest expense as a percentage of earning assets decreased to a historical low of 0.21% for the three-month period ended December31, 2021, down from 0.24% for the three-month period ended September30, 2021.

Net interest income was $178.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, representing an increase of $15.1 million, or 9.3%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was due primarily to a decrease in interest expense of $15.0 million, or 50%, and an increase in investment securities income of $6.6 million, offset by a $6.6 million decline in loan interest income. PPP loan income, including interest and fees, was $14.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $12.8 million during 2020.

Net interest income was $45.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, representing an increase of $294,000, or 1%, as compared to the three months ended December31, 2020. On a linked quarter basis, net interest income decreased $734,000, or 2%, from the third quarter of 2021. PPP loan income, including interest and fees, was $2.2 million for the three months ended December31, 2021, compared to $3.9 million during the third quarter of 2021.

Provision expense for 2021 was $1.1 million, down from $14.8 million in 2020. Provision expense for 2020 reflected the increased assessment of risk to the banks loan portfolio as a result of the economic downturn that resulted from the pandemic. The company recorded no provision for credit losses2 in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $920,000 of provision expense in the fourth quarter of 2020. On a linked quarter basis, the provision expense decreased by $1.3million from the third quarter of 2021. The company adopted CECL during the first quarter of 2021, effective January 1, 2021. The day one impact of adoption was an increase in the allowance for credit losses2 of $9.1 million, with an offset, net of taxes, to beginning stockholders equity.

The credit loss reserve to total loans was 1.58% at December31, 2021 versus 1.32% at December31, 2020 and 1.72% at September30, 2021. The decline in the credit reserve to total loans from September 2021 to December 2021, reflects the impact of charge offs as well as the impact of loan growth during the quarter. The credit loss reserve to total loans excluding PPP loans was 1.59% at December31, 2021 versus 1.45% at December31, 2020 and 1.76% at September30, 2021. PPP loans are guaranteed by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) and have not been allocated for within the allowance for credit losses2.

Net charge offs in the fourth quarter of 2021 were $5.3 million versus net charge offs of $259,000 in the fourth quarter of 2020 and net recoveries of $35,000 during the linked third quarter of 2021. Annualized net charge offs (recoveries) to average loans were 0.49% for the fourth quarter of 2021 and 0.02% in the fourth quarter of 2020, and 0.00% for the linked third quarter of 2021. Net charge offs to average loans were 0.09% during the full year of 2021 unchanged from 2020.

Nonperforming assets increased $2.9 million, or 23%, to $15.3 million as of December31, 2021 versus $12.4 million as of December31, 2020. On a linked quarter basis, nonperforming assets decreased $16.0 million, or 51%, versus $31.3 million as of September30, 2021. The net decrease in non-performing assets on a linked quarter basis resulted from net charge offs, net upgrades of non-individually analyzed watchlist credits of $3.3 million as well as recurring loan repayments. The company recorded a $5.2 million charge off in the fourth quarter on a commercial borrower that was downgraded to nonperforming status during the third quarter of 2021. The operations of the borrower, a retailer of party and special event supplies, were severely impacted by the economic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no remaining credit exposure to this customer. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets at December31, 2021 increased to 0.23% from 0.21% at December31, 2020 and decreased from 0.50% at September30, 2021. Total individually analyzed and watch list loans decreased by $51.7 million, or 18%, to $234.5 million at December31, 2021 versus $286.1 million as of December31, 2020. On a linked quarter basis, total individually analyzed and watch list loans decreased by $24.1 million, or 9%, from $258.5 million at September30, 2021.

We remain cautiously optimistic on the asset quality front. Clearly, our commercial borrowers continue to feel the impact of inflation, supply chain challenges, workforce availability and readiness, and wage pressures. These are widespread and are impacting every sector of our loan portfolio. Yet, borrowers balance sheets are generally healthy and while operating margins are being impacted, our clients are managing through the challenges, commented Findlay.

Noninterest income of $44.7 million decreased by $2.1 million, or 5%, for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $46.8 million in 2020. The decrease was driven by a $4.1 million reduction in interest rate swap fees and a $2.5 million reduction in mortgage banking income, offset by a $1.8 million increase in loan service fees, a $1.6 million increase in wealth advisory fees, and a $615,000 increase in merchant card fee income. Interest rate swap arrangements have seen a decrease in demand during 2021 and the carrying value of mortgage servicing rights has been impacted by increased prepayment speeds, both due to the current interest rate environment. The increases in fee income were driven by higher transaction volumes and increased economic activity.

Noninterest income decreased $2.1 million, or 18%, to $9.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $11.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Noninterest income was affected by a decrease of $1.3 million in mortgage banking income, or 135%, an $883,000 reduction in interest rate swap fee income, or 90%, and a $530,000 reduction in limited partnership income (a component of other income). These reductions were offset by improved loan and service fee income, which increased by $484,000, or 19%, growth in wealth advisory fees of $443,000, or 24%, and growth in merchant and interchange fee income of $322,000, or 68%. These changes were influenced by the same trends summarized in the preceding paragraph.

Noninterest income decreased by $1.4million, or 13%, on a linked quarter from $11.1 million. The linked quarter decrease resulted primarily from decreases in limited partnership income of $656,000, mortgage banking income of $307,000, bank owned life insurance income of $273,000 and other noninterest income of $128,000. Offsetting these decreases was an increase in wealth advisory fee income of $140,000.

Noninterest expense increased by $13.1 million, or 14%, to $104.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $91.2 million for 2020. Salaries and employee benefits increased by $8.5 million, or 17%, due primarily to increased performance-based compensation, increased salaries and increased health insurance expense. Additionally, increased legal fees and costs associated with the digital platform conversion contributed to an overall increase of $ 1.8 million, or 33%, in professional fees. Corporate and business development expenses increased as the economy re-opened in 2021, and client events and contributions increased in 2021.

Noninterest expense was $24.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, up by $14,000 from the fourth quarter of 2020. Corporate and business development expenses increased $285,000, or 37%, due to elevated business development and business contributions as in-person meetings with clients and prospects have resumed. Professional fees expenses increased $198,000, or 11%, over these periods. Offsetting these increases were decreases in salaries and employee benefits expense of $212,000, or 2%, and equipment costs of $154,000, or 10%.

On a linked quarter basis, noninterest expense decreased by $1.0million, or 4%, from $26.0 million. Salaries and employee benefits decreased by $725,000, or 5%, driven by fluctuations in performance-based incentive compensation expense. Other expense decreased by $631,000, or 23%, due to board semi- annual share grant expense of $421,000 in the third quarter of 2021. Offsetting these decreases was an increase in professional fees of $664,000, or 49%. This was driven primarily by increased legal fees.

The companys efficiency ratio was 45.6% for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to 44.1% for the fourth quarter of 2020 and 45.7% for the linked third quarter of 2021. The company's efficiency ratio was 46.8% for the year ended December31, 2021 compared to 43.5% in the prior year.

Paycheck Protection Program

During 2020 and the first half of 2021, the company funded PPP loans totaling $735.6 million for its customers through the PPP programs. In addition, the bank processed forgiveness applications for PPP loans representing 97% of loans originated. As of December31, 2021, PPP loans outstanding, net of deferred fees, totaled $26.2 million; $3.8 million from PPP round one and $22.3 million from PPP round two. As of December 31, 2021, the SBA has approved forgiveness of, or the borrower had repaid, $709.5 million in PPP loans; $566.7 million for PPP loans originated during round one and $142.8 million for PPP loans originated during round two. As of December 31, 2021, the company had submitted additional PPP forgiveness applications on behalf of customers in the amount of $8.3 million that were awaiting SBA approval.

December 31, 2021 Originated Forgiven / Repaid Outstanding^ (1) Number Amount Number Amount Number AmountPPP Round 1 2,409 $ 570,500 2,390 $ 566,682 19 $ 3,818PPP Round 2 1,192 165,142 1,117 142,809 75 22,333Total 3,601 $ 735,642 3,507 $ 709,491 94 $ 26,151

(1) Outstanding balance includes deferred loan origination fees, net of costs, and reflects any loans repaid by borrowers.

Information regarding Lakeland Financial Corporation may be accessed on the home page of its subsidiary, Lake City Bank, at lakecitybank.com. The companys common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under LKFN. In addition to the results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, this earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. The company believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with information useful to understanding the companys financial performance. Additionally, these non-GAAP measures are used by management for planning and forecasting purposes, including tangible common equity, tangible assets, tangible book value per share, tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio and pretax pre-provision earnings. A reconciliation of these and other non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP equivalents is included in the attached financial tables where the non-GAAP measures are presented.

This document contains, and future oral and written statements of the company and its management may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of the company. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the companys management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as believe, expect, anticipate, continue, plan, intend, estimate, may, will, would, could, should or other similar expressions. The companys ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain and, accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements made by the company. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. Numerous factors could cause the companys actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its effects on our customers, local economic conditions, our operations and vendors, and the responses of federal, state and local governmental authorities, as well as those identified in the companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the companys Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

ContactLisa M. ONeillExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (574) 267-9125lisa.oneill@lakecitybank.com



-- Non-GAAP financial measure see Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures -- Beginning January 1, 2021 calculation is based on the Current Expected Credit Loss methodology (CECL). Prior to January 1, 2021 calculation was based on the incurred loss methodology.

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATIONFOURTH QUARTER 2021 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended(Unaudited ?Dollars in December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31,thousands, exceptper share data)END OF PERIOD 2021 2021 2020 2021 2020 BALANCESAssets $ 6,557,323 $ 6,222,916 $ 5,830,435 $ 6,557,323 $ 5,830,435 Deposits 5,735,407 5,414,638 5,036,805 5,735,407 5,036,805 Brokered Deposits 10,003 11,012 15,002 10,003 15,002 Core Deposits (1) 5,725,404 5,403,626 5,021,803 5,725,404 5,021,803 Loans 4,287,841 4,239,453 4,649,156 4,287,841 4,649,156 PaycheckProtection Program 26,151 91,897 412,007 26,151 412,007 (PPP) LoansAllowance for 67,773 73,048 61,408 67,773 61,408 Credit Losses (2)Total Equity 704,906 683,202 657,184 704,906 657,184 Goodwill net ofdeferred tax 3,794 3,794 3,794 3,794 3,794 assetsTangible Common 701,112 679,408 653,390 701,112 653,390 Equity (3)AVERAGE BALANCES Total Assets $ 6,397,397 $ 6,153,334 $ 5,747,818 $ 6,153,780 $ 5,424,796 Earning Assets 6,148,085 5,909,834 5,501,505 5,906,640 5,184,836 Investments - 1,336,492 1,201,657 657,990 1,068,325 633,957 available-for-saleLoans 4,279,262 4,354,104 4,617,912 4,421,094 4,424,472 PaycheckProtection Program 62,910 142,917 503,041 237,951 376,785 (PPP) LoansTotal Deposits 5,585,537 5,344,272 4,959,443 5,357,284 4,650,597 Interest Bearing 3,784,837 3,662,707 3,477,431 3,686,112 3,340,696 DepositsInterest Bearing 3,859,971 3,737,707 3,568,572 3,761,520 3,437,338 LiabilitiesTotal Equity 692,396 688,252 644,677 674,637 624,174 INCOME STATEMENT DATANet Interest $ 45,007 $ 45,741 $ 44,713 $ 178,088 $ 163,008 IncomeNet InterestIncome-Fully Tax 46,140 46,717 45,362 181,675 165,454 EquivalentProvision for 0 1,300 920 1,077 14,770 Credit Losses (2)Noninterest Income 9,709 11,114 11,782 44,720 46,843 Noninterest 24,926 25,967 24,912 104,287 91,205 ExpenseNet Income 24,283 24,119 24,592 95,733 84,337 PretaxPre-Provision 29,790 30,888 31,583 118,521 118,646 Earnings (3)PER SHARE DATA Basic Net Income $ 0.95 $ 0.95 $ 0.97 $ 3.76 $ 3.31 Per Common ShareDiluted Net Income 0.95 0.94 0.97 3.74 3.30 Per Common ShareCash DividendsDeclared Per 0.34 0.34 0.30 1.36 1.20 Common ShareDividend Payout 35.79 % 36.17 % 30.93 % 36.36 % 36.36 %Book Value PerCommon Share 27.65 26.80 25.85 27.65 25.85 (equity per shareissued)Tangible BookValue Per Common 27.50 26.66 25.70 27.50 25.70 Share (3)Market Value ? 80.77 73.04 56.28 80.77 56.28 HighMarket Value ? Low 71.19 56.06 40.57 50.71 30.49 Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2021 2021 2020 2021 2020 Basic WeightedAverage Common 25,486,484 25,479,654 25,424,307 25,475,994 25,469,242 Shares OutstandingDiluted WeightedAverage Common 25,669,042 25,635,288 25,519,643 25,620,105 25,573,941 Shares OutstandingKEY RATIOS Return on Average 1.51 % 1.56 % 1.70 % 1.56 % 1.55 %AssetsReturn on Average 13.91 13.90 15.18 14.19 13.51 Total EquityAverage Equity to 10.82 11.19 11.22 10.96 11.51 Average AssetsNet Interest 2.98 3.13 3.28 3.07 3.19 MarginNet InterestMargin, Excluding 2.87 2.95 3.12 2.95 3.19 PPP Loans (3)Efficiency(NoninterestExpense / Net 45.56 45.67 44.10 46.81 43.46 Interest Incomeplus NoninterestIncome)Tier 1 Leverage 10.72 10.91 10.93 10.72 10.93 (4)Tier 1 Risk-Based 14.09 14.18 13.39 14.09 13.39 Capital (4)Common Equity Tier 14.09 14.18 13.39 14.09 13.39 1 (CET1) (4)Total Capital (4) 15.34 15.44 14.65 15.34 14.65 Tangible Capital 10.70 10.92 11.21 10.70 11.21 (3) (4)ASSET QUALITY Loans Past Due 30 $ 729 $ 1,245 $ 1,263 $ 729 $ 1,263 - 89 DaysLoans Past Due 90 117 18 116 117 116 Days or MoreNon-accrual Loans 14,973 30,978 11,986 14,973 11,986 NonperformingLoans (includes 15,090 30,996 12,102 15,090 12,102 nonperformingTDRs)Other Real Estate 196 316 316 196 316 OwnedOtherNonperforming 0 20 6 0 6 AssetsTotalNonperforming 15,286 31,332 12,424 15,286 12,424 AssetsPerformingTroubled Debt 5,121 4,973 5,237 5,121 5,237 RestructuringsNonperformingTroubled DebtRestructurings 6,218 6,093 6,476 6,218 6,476 (included innonperformingloans)Total TroubledDebt 11,339 11,066 11,713 11,339 11,713 RestructuringsIndividually 25,581 41,148 20,177 25,581 20,177 Analyzed LoansNon-IndividuallyAnalyzed Watch 208,881 217,386 265,970 208,881 265,970 List LoansTotal IndividuallyAnalyzed and Watch 234,462 258,534 286,147 234,462 286,147 List LoansGross Charge Offs 5,390 90 688 5,983 5,253 Recoveries 115 125 429 2,221 1,239 Net Charge Offs/ 5,275 (35 ) 259 3,762 4,014 (Recoveries)Net Charge Offs/(Recoveries) to 0.49 % 0.00 % 0.02 % 0.09 % 0.09 %Average LoansCredit LossReserve to Loans 1.58 % 1.72 % 1.32 % 1.58 % 1.32 %(2)Credit LossReserve to Loans, 1.59 % 1.76 % 1.45 % 1.59 % 1.45 %Excluding PPPLoans (2) (3)Credit LossReserve to 449.13 % 235.67 % 507.42 % 449.13 % 507.42 %NonperformingLoans (2) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2021 2021 2020 2021 2020 Credit LossReserve toNonperforming 335.33 % 203.08 % 354.17 % 335.33 % 354.17 %Loans andPerforming TDRs(2)Nonperforming 0.35 % 0.73 % 0.26 % 0.35 % 0.26 %Loans to LoansNonperforming 0.23 % 0.50 % 0.21 % 0.23 % 0.21 %Assets to AssetsTotal IndividuallyAnalyzed and Watch 5.47 % 6.10 % 6.15 % 5.47 % 6.15 %List Loans toTotal LoansTotal IndividuallyAnalyzed and WatchList Loans to 5.50 % 6.23 % 6.75 % 5.50 % 6.75 %Total Loans,Excluding PPPLoans (3)OTHER DATA Full TimeEquivalent 582 592 585 582 585 EmployeesOffices 51 51 50 51 50

(1) Core deposits equals deposits less brokered deposits(2) Beginning January 1, 2021 calculation is based on the current expected credit loss methodology. Prior to January 1, 2021 calculation was based on the incurred loss methodology.(3) Non-GAAP financial measure - see "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures"(4) Capital ratios for December31, 2021 are preliminary until the Call Report is filed.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share data)? December 31, December 31, 2021 2020? (Unaudited) ?ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 51,830 $ 74,457 Short-term investments 631,410 175,470 Total cash and cash equivalents 683,240 249,927 ? Securities available-for-sale (carried at fair 1,398,558 734,845 value)Real estate mortgage loans held-for-sale 7,470 11,218 ? Loans, net of allowance for credit losses* of 4,220,068 4,587,748 $67,773 and $61,408? Land, premises and equipment, net 59,309 59,298 Bank owned life insurance 97,652 95,227 Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock 13,772 13,772 Accrued interest receivable 17,674 18,761 Goodwill 4,970 4,970 Other assets 54,610 54,669 Total assets $ 6,557,323 $ 5,830,435 ? ? LIABILITIES Noninterest bearing deposits $ 1,895,481 $ 1,538,331 Interest bearing deposits 3,839,926 3,498,474 Total deposits 5,735,407 5,036,805 ? Borrowings Federal Home Loan Bank advances 75,000 75,000 Miscellaneous borrowings 0 10,500 Total borrowings 75,000 85,500 ? Accrued interest payable 2,619 5,959 Other liabilities 39,391 44,987 Total liabilities 5,852,417 5,173,251 ? STOCKHOLDERS? EQUITY Common stock: 90,000,000 shares authorized, no par value25,777,609 shares issued and 25,300,793 outstanding as of December 31, 202125,713,408 shares issued and 25,239,748 120,615 114,927 outstanding as of December 31, 2020Retained earnings 583,134 529,005 Accumulated other comprehensive income 16,093 27,744 Treasury stock, at cost (476,816sharesand473,660shares as of December 31, 2021 and (15,025 ) (14,581 )2020, respectively)Total stockholders? equity 704,817 657,095 Noncontrolling interest 89 89 Total equity 704,906 657,184 Total liabilities and equity $ 6,557,323 $ 5,830,435



-- Beginning January 1, 2021 calculation is based on the current expected credit loss methodology. Prior to January 1, 2021 calculation was based on the incurred loss methodology.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited - in thousands, except share andper share data)? Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31,? 2021 2020 2021 2020 NET INTEREST INCOMEInterest and fees on loansTaxable $ 41,253 $ 45,779 $ 170,081 $ 176,538 Tax exempt 146 105 470 647 Interest anddividends on ? ? securitiesTaxable 2,604 1,554 9,086 6,973 Tax exempt 4,118 2,340 13,033 8,577 Other interest 201 76 549 368 incomeTotal interest 48,322 49,854 193,219 193,103 income? ? ? ? ? Interest on 3,240 5,018 14,827 29,342 depositsInterest on ? ? borrowingsShort-term 0 48 7 506 Long-term 75 75 297 247 Total interest 3,315 5,141 15,131 30,095 expense? ? ? ? ? NET INTEREST 45,007 44,713 178,088 163,008 INCOME? ? ? ? ? Provision for 0 920 1,077 14,770 credit losses*? ? ? ? ? NET INTERESTINCOME AFTER 45,007 43,793 177,011 148,238 PROVISION FORCREDIT LOSSES? ? ? ? ? NONINTEREST INCOMEWealth advisory 2,317 1,874 8,750 7,468 feesInvestment 415 522 1,975 1,670 brokerage feesService chargeson deposit 2,840 2,658 10,608 10,110 accountsLoan and service 3,099 2,615 11,922 10,085 feesMerchant card fee 797 475 3,023 2,408 incomeBank owned life 366 629 2,467 2,105 insurance incomeInterest rate 101 984 1,035 5,089 swap fee incomeMortgage banking (338 ) 966 1,418 3,911 income (loss)Net securities 0 70 797 433 gainsOther income 112 989 2,725 3,564 Total noninterest 9,709 11,782 44,720 46,843 income? ? ? ? ? NONINTEREST EXPENSESalaries and 13,505 13,717 57,882 49,413 employee benefitsNet occupancy 1,385 1,515 5,728 5,851 expenseEquipment costs 1,396 1,550 5,530 5,766 Data processing 2,982 3,128 12,674 11,864 fees and suppliesCorporate andbusiness 1,054 769 4,262 3,093 developmentFDIC insuranceand other 535 483 2,242 1,707 regulatory feesProfessional fees 2,006 1,808 7,064 5,314 Other expense 2,063 1,942 8,905 8,197 Total noninterest 24,926 24,912 104,287 91,205 expense? ? ? ? ? INCOME BEFOREINCOME TAX 29,790 30,663 117,444 103,876 EXPENSEIncome tax 5,507 6,071 21,711 19,539 expenseNET INCOME $ 24,283 $ 24,592 $ 95,733 $ 84,337 ? ? ? ? ? Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020 BASIC WEIGHTEDAVERAGE COMMON $ 25,486,484 $ 25,424,307 $ 25,475,994 $ 25,469,242 SHARES? ? ? BASIC EARNINGS $ 0.95 $ 0.97 $ 3.76 $ 3.31 PER COMMON SHARE? ? ? DILUTED WEIGHTEDAVERAGE COMMON $ 25,669,042 25,519,643 $ 25,620,105 25,573,941 SHARES? DILUTED EARNINGS $ 0.95 $ 0.97 $ 3.74 $ 3.30 PER COMMON SHARE



-- Beginning January 1, 2021 calculation is based on the current expected credit loss methodology. Prior to January 1, 2021 calculation was based on the incurred loss methodology.

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATIONLOAN DETAIL(unaudited, in thousands)

December 31, September 30, December 31, 2021 2021 2020Commercialand industrialloans:Workingcapital lines $ 652,861 15.2 % $ 659,166 15.5 % $ 626,023 13.5 %of creditloansNon-working 736,608 17.2 782,618 18.5 1,165,355 25.0 capital loansTotalcommercialand 1,389,469 32.4 1,441,784 34.0 1,791,378 38.5 industrialloans Commercialreal estateand multi-familyresidentialloans:Constructionand land 379,813 8.9 378,716 8.9 362,653 7.8 developmentloansOwneroccupied 739,371 17.2 740,836 17.4 648,019 13.9 loansNonowneroccupied 588,458 13.7 582,019 13.7 579,625 12.5 loansMultifamily 247,204 5.8 252,983 6.0 304,717 6.5 loansTotalcommercialreal estateand 1,954,846 45.6 1,954,554 46.0 1,895,014 40.7 multi-familyresidentialloans Agri-businessand agriculturalloans:Loans secured 206,331 4.8 152,099 3.5 195,410 4.2 by farmlandLoans foragricultural 239,494 5.6 171,981 4.1 234,234 5.0 productionTotalagri-businessand 445,825 10.4 324,080 7.6 429,644 9.2 agriculturalloans Othercommercial 73,490 1.7 83,595 2.0 94,013 2.0 loansTotalcommercial 3,863,630 90.1 3,804,013 89.6 4,210,049 90.4 loans Consumer 1-4family mortgageloans:Closed endfirst 176,561 4.1 173,689 4.1 167,847 3.6 mortgageloansOpen end andjunior lien 156,238 3.6 161,941 3.8 163,664 3.5 loansResidentialconstructionand land 11,921 0.3 12,542 0.3 12,007 0.3 developmentloansTotalconsumer 1-4family 344,720 8.0 348,172 8.2 343,518 7.4 mortgageloans Otherconsumer 82,755 1.9 92,169 2.2 103,616 2.2 loansTotalconsumer 427,475 9.9 440,341 10.4 447,134 9.6 loansSubtotal 4,291,105 100.0 % 4,244,354 100.0 % 4,657,183 100.0 %Less:Allowance for (67,773 ) (73,048 ) (61,408 ) credit losses(1)Net deferred (3,264 ) (4,901 ) (8,027 ) loan feesLoans, net $ 4,220,068 $ 4,166,405 $ 4,587,748

(1) Beginning January 1, 2021 calculation is based on the current expected credit loss methodology. Prior to January 1, 2021 calculation was based on the incurred loss methodology.

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATIONDEPOSITS AND BORROWINGS(unaudited, in thousands)

December 31, September December 31, 2021 30, 2020 2021Noninterest bearing demand $ 1,895,481 $ 1,762,021 $ 1,538,331depositsSavings and transaction accounts: Savings deposits 409,343 375,993 312,702Interest bearing demand deposits 2,601,065 2,411,722 2,160,953Time deposits: Deposits of $100,000 or more 627,123 658,050 785,238Other time deposits 202,395 206,852 239,581Total deposits $ 5,735,407 $ 5,414,638 $ 5,036,805FHLB advances and other borrowings 75,000 75,000 85,500Total funding sources $ 5,810,407 $ 5,489,638 $ 5,122,305

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATIONAVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND NET INTEREST ANALYSIS(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 Three months ended September 30, 2021 Three Months Ended December 31, 2020(fully tax Yield Yield Yieldequivalent basis, Average Balance Interest (1)/ Average Balance Interest (1)/ Average Balance Interest (1)/dollars in Income Rate Income Rate Income Ratethousands)Earning Assets Loans: Taxable (2)(3) $ 4,260,960 $ 41,253 3.84 % $ 4,339,792 $ 43,025 3.93 % $ 4,604,704 $ 45,779 3.96 %Tax exempt (1) 18,302 184 3.99 14,312 150 4.16 13,208 132 3.97 Investments: (1) Available-for-sale 1,336,492 7,817 2.32 1,201,657 6,971 2.30 657,990 4,516 2.73 Short-term 2,201 1 0.11 2,304 0 0.00 2,334 1 0.17 investmentsInterest bearing 530,130 200 0.15 351,769 125 0.14 223,269 75 0.13 depositsTotal earning $ 6,148,085 $ 49,455 3.19 % $ 5,909,834 $ 50,271 3.37 % $ 5,501,505 $ 50,503 3.65 %assetsLess: Allowancefor credit losses (72,972 ) (72,157 ) (61,438 ) (4)Nonearning Assets Cash and due from 72,908 67,715 66,851 banksPremises and 59,712 59,824 59,942 equipmentOther nonearning 189,664 188,118 180,958 assetsTotal assets $ 6,397,397 $ 6,153,334 $ 5,747,818 Interest Bearing LiabilitiesSavings deposits $ 384,229 $ 74 0.08 % $ 369,191 $ 71 0.08 % $ 297,832 $ 57 0.08 %Interest bearing 2,563,557 1,854 0.29 2,390,462 1,712 0.28 2,058,069 1,585 0.31 checking accountsTime deposits: In denominations 203,706 388 0.76 211,911 457 0.86 242,846 792 1.30 under $100,000In denominations 633,345 924 0.58 691,143 1,239 0.71 878,684 2,584 1.17 over $100,000Miscellaneousshort-term 134 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 16,141 48 1.18 borrowingsLong-termborrowings and 75,000 75 0.40 75,000 75 0.40 75,000 75 0.40 subordinateddebenturesTotal interestbearing $ 3,859,971 $ 3,315 0.34 % $ 3,737,707 $ 3,554 0.38 % $ 3,568,572 $ 5,141 0.57 %liabilitiesNoninterestBearing LiabilitiesDemand deposits 1,800,700 1,681,565 1,482,012 Other liabilities 44,330 45,810 52,557 Stockholders' 692,396 688,252 644,677 EquityTotal liabilitiesand stockholders' $ 6,397,397 $ 6,153,334 $ 5,747,818 equityInterest Margin RecapInterest income/average earning 49,455 3.19 50,271 3.37 50,503 3.65 assetsInterest expense/average earning 3,315 0.21 3,554 0.24 5,141 0.37 assetsNet interest $ 46,140 2.98 % $ 46,717 3.13 % $ 45,362 3.28 %income and margin

(1) Tax exempt income was converted to a fully taxable equivalent basis at a 21 percent tax rate. The tax equivalent rate for tax exempt loans and tax exempt securities acquired after January 1, 1983 included the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) adjustment applicable to nondeductible interest expenses. Taxable equivalent basis adjustments were $1.13 million, $976,000 and $649,000 in the three-month periods ended December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.(2) Loan fees are included as taxable loan interest income. Net loan fees attributable to PPP loans were $2.02 million, $3.57 million, and $5.21 million for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. All other loan fees were immaterial in relation to total taxable loan interest income for the periods presented.(3) Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balance of taxable loans.(4) Beginning January 1, 2021 calculation is based on the current expected credit loss methodology. Prior to January 1, 2021 calculation was based on the incurred loss methodology.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The allowance for credit losses (1) to total loans, excluding PPP loans, and total individually analyzed and watch list loans to total loans, excluding PPP loans, are non-GAAP ratios that management believes are important because they provide better comparability to prior periods. PPP loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA and have not been allocated for within the allowance for credit losses (1).

A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures is provided below (dollars in thousands).

Three Months Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, 2021 2021 2020Total Loans $ 4,287,841 $ 4,239,453 $ 4,649,156 Less: PPP Loans 26,151 91,897 412,007 Total Loans, Excluding 4,261,690 4,147,556 4,237,149 PPP Loans Allowance for Credit $ 67,773 $ 73,048 $ 61,408 Losses (1) Credit Loss Reserve to 1.58 % 1.72 % 1.32 %Total Loans (1)Credit Loss Reserve toTotal Loans, Excluding 1.59 % 1.76 % 1.45 %PPP Loans (1) Total IndividuallyAnalyzed and Watch List $ 234,462 $ 258,534 $ 286,147 Loans Total IndividuallyAnalyzed and Watch List 5.47 % 6.10 % 6.15 %Loans to Total LoansTotal IndividuallyAnalyzed and Watch List 5.50 % 6.23 % 6.75 %Loans to Total Loans,Excluding PPP Loans

(1) Beginning January 1, 2021 calculation is based on the current expected credit loss methodology. Prior to January 1, 2021 calculation was based on the incurred loss methodology.

Tangible common equity, tangible assets, tangible book value per share, tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio and pretax pre-provision earnings are non-GAAP financial measures calculated using GAAP amounts. Tangible common equity is calculated by excluding the balance of goodwill and other intangible assets from the calculation of equity, net of deferred tax. Tangible assets are calculated by excluding the balance of goodwill and other intangible assets from the calculation of total assets, net of deferred tax. Tangible book value per share is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by the number of shares outstanding less true treasury stock. Pretax pre-provision earnings is calculated by adding net interest income to noninterest income and subtracting noninterest expense. Because not all companies use the same calculation of tangible common equity and tangible assets, this presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures calculated by other companies. However, management considers these measures of the companys value including only earning assets as meaningful to an understanding of the companys financial information.

A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures is provided below (dollars in thousands, except per share data).

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended Dec. 31, 2021 Sep. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2020 Dec. 31, 2021 Dec. 31, 2020Total Equity $ 704,906 $ 683,202 $ 657,184 $ 704,906 $ 657,184 Less: (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 )GoodwillPlus:Deferred taxassets 1,176 1,176 1,176 1,176 1,176 related togoodwillTangible 701,112 679,408 653,390 701,112 653,390 Common Equity Assets $ 6,557,323 $ 6,222,916 $ 5,830,435 $ 6,557,323 $ 5,830,435 Less: (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 )GoodwillPlus:Deferred taxassets 1,176 1,176 1,176 1,176 1,176 related togoodwillTangible 6,553,529 6,219,122 5,826,641 6,553,529 5,826,641 Assets Ending common 25,488,508 25,486,032 25,424,307 25,488,508 25,424,307 shares issued Tangible BookValue Per $ 27.50 $ 26.66 $ 25.70 $ 27.50 $ 25.70 Common Share TangibleCommon Equity 10.70 % 10.92 % 11.21 % 10.70 % 11.21 %/TangibleAssets Net Interest $ 45,007 $ 45,741 $ 44,713 $ 178,088 $ 163,008 IncomePlus:Noninterest 9,709 11,114 11,782 44,720 46,843 incomeMinus:Noninterest (24,926 ) (25,967 ) (24,912 ) (104,287 ) (91,205 )expense PretaxPre-Provision $ 29,790 $ 30,888 $ 31,583 $ 118,521 $ 118,646 Earnings

Net interest margin on a fully-tax equivalent basis, net of PPP loan impact, is a non-GAAP measure that management believes is important because it provides for better comparability to prior periods. Because PPP loans have a low fixed interest rate of 1.0% and because the accretion of net loan fee income can be accelerated upon borrower forgiveness and repayment by the SBA, management is actively monitoring net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis with and without PPP loan impact for the duration of this program.

A reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure is provided below (dollars in thousands).

Impact of Paycheck Protection Program on Net Interest Margin FTE

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended Dec. 31, 2021 Sep. 30, 2021 Dec. 31, 2020 Dec. 31, 2021 Dec. 31, 2020TotalAverage $ 6,148,085 $ 5,909,834 $ 5,501,505 $ 5,906,640 $ 5,184,836 EarningsAssetsLess:Average (62,910 ) (142,917 ) (503,041 ) (237,951 ) (376,785 )Balance ofPPP LoansTotalAdjusted 6,085,175 5,766,917 4,998,464 5,668,689 4,808,051 EarningAssets TotalInterest $ 49,455 $ 50,271 $ 50,503 $ 196,806 $ 195,549 Income FTELess: PPP (2,182 ) (3,946 ) (6,509 ) (14,945 ) (12,832 )Loan IncomeTotalAdjusted 47,273 46,325 43,994 181,861 182,717 InterestIncome FTE AdjustedEarningAsset 3.08 % 3.19 % 3.50 % 3.21 % 3.80 %Yield, netof PPPImpact TotalAverageInterest $ 3,859,971 $ 3,737,707 $ 3,568,572 $ 3,761,520 $ 3,437,338 BearingLiabilitiesLess:Average (62,910 ) (142,917 ) (503,041 ) (237,951 ) (376,785 )Balance ofPPP LoansTotalAdjustedInterest 3,797,061 3,594,790 3,065,531 3,523,569 3,060,553 BearingLiabilities TotalInterest $ 3,315 $ 3,554 $ 5,141 $ 15,131 $ 30,095 Expense FTELess: PPPCost of (40 ) (90 ) (320 ) (595 ) (956 )FundsTotalAdjusted 3,275 3,464 4,821 14,536 29,139 InterestExpense FTE AdjustedCost ofFunds, net 0.21 % 0.24 % 0.38 % 0.26 % 0.61 %of PPPImpact NetInterestMargin FTE, 2.87 % 2.95 % 3.12 % 2.95 % 3.19 %net of PPPImpact