GlobeNewswire Inc | Oct 26, 2020 08:01AM EDT

October 26, 2020

WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported record quarterly net income of $22.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, an increase of 6% versus $21.5 million for the third quarter of 2019. Diluted earnings per share increased 7% to $0.89 for the third quarter of 2020, versus $0.83 for the third quarter of 2019. This quarterly net income and earnings per share performance both represent quarterly records for the company and its shareholders. On a linked quarter basis, net income increased $3.1 million, or 16%, from the second quarter of 2020, in which the company had net income of $19.7 million, or $0.77, diluted earnings per share. Pretax pre-provision earnings1 were $29.9 million for the third quarter of 2020, an increase of 8%, or $2.3 million, from $27.6 million for the third quarter of 2019. On a linked quarter basis, pretax pre-provision earnings increased 1%, or $285,000, from $29.6 million for the second quarter of 2020.

The company further reported net income of $59.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 versus $64.8 million for the comparable period of 2019, a decrease of $5.1 million, or 8%. Diluted earnings per share also decreased 8% to $2.33 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 versus $2.52 for the comparable period of 2019. Pretax pre-provision earnings1 were $87.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, versus $82.7 million for the comparable period of 2019, an increase of 5%, or $4.3 million.

David M. Findlay, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, The Lake City Bank team is particularly proud of this record quarterly performance in a very tumultuous environment. Weve remained focused, despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 crisis, on taking care of our clients and our communities. Thanks to strong performances from our Commercial Banking, Wealth Advisory and Retail Banking teams, we weathered the third quarter challenges well.

Financial Performance Third Quarter 2020

Third Quarter 2020 versus Third Quarter 2019 highlights:

-- Return on average equity of 14.36%, compared to 14.78% -- Return on average assets of 1.64%, compared to 1.72% -- Loan growth of $567 million, or 14% -- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $558 million -- Core deposit growth of $572 million, or 14% -- Noninterest bearing demand deposit account growth of $410 million, or 40% -- Net interest income increase of $368,000, or 1% -- Noninterest income increase of $2.4 million, or 22% -- Revenue growth of $2.7 million, or 5% -- Provision for loan losses of $1.8 million compared to $1.0 million, an increase of $750,000 or 75% -- Noninterest expense increase of $388,000, or 2% -- Pretax pre-provision earnings1 increase of $2.3 million, or 8% -- Average total equity increase of $55 million, or 10%

Third Quarter 2020 versus Second Quarter 2020 highlights:

-- Return on average equity of 14.36%, compared to 12.92% -- Return on average assets of 1.64%, compared to 1.45% -- Loan growth, excluding PPP loans, of $96 million, or 2% -- Core deposit growth of $123 million, or 3% -- Net interest income increase of $385,000, or 1% -- Noninterest income increase of $1.9 million, or 17% -- Revenue growth of $2.3 million, or 5% -- Provision for loan losses of $1.8 million compared to $5.5 million, a decrease of $3.7 million, or 68% -- Noninterest expense increase of $2.0 million, or 10% -- Pretax pre-provision earnings1 increase of $285,000, or 1% -- Average total equity increase of $18.7 million, or 3%

Return on average total equity for the third quarter of 2020 was 14.36%, compared to 14.78% in the third quarter of 2019 and 12.92% in the linked second quarter of 2020. Return on average total equity for the first nine months of 2020 was 12.96%, compared to 15.68% in the same period of 2019. Return on average assets for the third quarter of 2020 was 1.64%, compared to 1.72% in the third quarter of 2019 and 1.45% in the linked second quarter of 2020. Return on average assets for the first nine months of 2020 was 1.50% compared to 1.76% in the same period of 2019. The companys total capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets was 14.90% at September 30, 2020, compared to 14.78% at September 30, 2019 and 14.93% at June 30, 2020. The companys tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio1 was 11.41% at September 30, 2020, compared to 11.74% at September 30, 2019 and 11.35% at June 30, 2020.

Findlay added, Our operating performance during the quarter further strengthens our fortress balance sheet, and we believe it provides ample capacity to support our dividend to shareholders.

As announced on October 13, 2020, the board of directors approved a cash dividend for the third quarter of $0.30 per share, payable on November 5, 2020, to shareholders of record as of October 25, 2020. The third quarter dividend per share of $0.30 is unchanged from the dividend per share paid in the second quarter of 2020.

During the first quarter of 2020, the company repurchased 289,101 shares of its common stock for $10 million at a weighted average price per share of $34.63. Share repurchases under the repurchase plan were suspended in March with $20 million of authorization remaining available under the plan. No shares were repurchased under the plan during the second or third quarters of 2020. The company continues to evaluate the share repurchase program pursuant to its previously established criteria for execution.

Average total loans for the third quarter of 2020 were $4.56 billion, an increase of $541.0 million, or 13%, versus $4.02 billion for the third quarter 2019. PPP average loans were $557.3 million during the third quarter 2020. Excluding PPP loans, average loans were $4.00 billion compared to $4.02 billion for the third quarter of 2019, a decrease of $16.3 million. On a linked quarter basis, average total loans grew $96.4 million, or 2%, from $4.46 billion for the second quarter of 2020. Average loans excluding PPP loans decreased by $3.1 million, on a linked quarter basis.

Total loans outstanding grew $566.7 million, or 14%, from $4.02 billion as of September 30, 2019 to $4.59 billion as of September 30, 2020. PPP loans outstanding were $557.9 million as of September 30, 2020. Total loans excluding PPP loans increased by $8.9 million, as of September 30, 2020 as compared to September 30, 2019. On a linked quarter basis, total loans excluding PPP loans were $4.0 billion, an increase of $96.2 million, or 2%, as of September 30, 2020 as compared to the second quarter of 2020.

Findlay observed, The Paycheck Protection Program has been beneficial for our clients on multiple levels. It has strengthened our borrowers balance sheets and improved their operating performance. Further, It has provided a valuable cash injection for all of our clients who participated in the program. Yet, in conjunction with the uncertain economic conditions, it has contributed to a reduction in usage of available credit facilities by clients. Given these factors, we are very pleased with nearly $100 million of loan growth in the third quarter.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the United States Treasury Department formally announced the PPP on March 31, 2020 as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act). During the third quarter 2020, $3.2 million of additional PPP loans were funded representing 122 loan applications. The yield on all PPP loans was 2.35% for the third quarter of 2020, which reflects the combined impact of the 1.00% interest rate on PPP loans and net PPP loan fee accretion.

Findlay continued, We have shifted from our focus on PPP loan originations during the second quarter to preparation for PPP loan forgiveness applications in the third quarter. We stand ready to support our PPP borrowers through this next step in the process. Unfortunately, the process is a burdensome one for many of our clients and we will continue to work with them to expedite these applications.

Average total deposits were $4.74 billion for the third quarter of 2020, an increase of $470.0 million, or 11%, versus $4.27 billion for the third quarter of 2019. On a linked quarter basis, average total deposits increased by $40.8 million, or 1%. Total deposits grew $484.6 million, or 11%, from $4.28 billion as of September 30, 2019 to $4.77 billion as of September 30, 2020. On a linked quarter basis, total deposits increased by $124.5 million, or 3%, from $4.64 billion as of June 30, 2020.

Importantly, core deposits, which exclude brokered deposits, increased $571.6 million, or 14%, from $4.17 billion at September 30, 2019 to $4.74 billion at September 30, 2020 due to growth in commercial deposits of $496.5 million or 38% and growth in retail deposits of $144.4 million, or 9%, offset by decreases in public fund deposits of $69.3 million, or 5%. On a linked quarter basis core deposits increased by $122.9 million or 3% at September 30, 2020 as compared to June 30, 2020. PPP loan proceeds to borrowers continued to impact the increase in deposits during the quarter as loan proceeds were deposited into borrower checking accounts at the bank. Management expects demand deposit balances to decrease over time as PPP loan proceeds are deployed by borrowers for payroll and other business operating needs.

The companys net interest margin decreased 33 basis points to 3.05% for the third quarter of 2020 compared to 3.38% for the third quarter of 2019. The lower margin in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the prior year period was due to lower yields on loans and securities, partially offset by a lower cost of funds, driven by the Federal Reserve Bank decreasing the target Federal Funds Rate by 225 basis points since the second half of 2019, inclusive of two Federal Reserve Bank emergency cuts to the Federal Funds Rate during March 2020. The two emergency cuts reduced the Federal Funds Rate by 150 basis points and brought the Federal Funds Rate back to the zero-bound range of 0.00% to 0.25%. The third quarter net interest margin was impacted by the lower yield on the PPP loan portfolio. The companys net interest margin excluding PPP loans1 was 12 basis points higher at 3.17% and reflects a 21 basis point decline from 3.38% the third quarter of 2019. Linked quarter net interest margin excluding PPP loans was unchanged at 3.17% for the second and third quarters of 2020. Earning asset yields declined by 11 basis points and cost of funds declined by 11 basis points, as well.

Net interest income increased by $368,000, or 1%, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019. On a linked quarter basis, net interest income increased $385,000, or 1%, from the second quarter of 2020.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the companys net interest margin decreased 24 basis points to 3.16% compared to 3.40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The companys net interest margin excluding PPP loans1 was 3.22% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, which was 18 basis points lower than net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Net interest income increased by $2.1 million, or 2%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the first nine months of 2019 due to significant loan and core deposit growth offset by margin compression.

Pursuant to the incurred loan loss methodology, the company recorded a provision for loan losses of $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared to $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of $750,000. On a linked quarter basis, the provision decreased by $3.8 million from $5.5 million in the second quarter of 2020. The company recorded a provision for loan losses of $13.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $3.0 million for the comparable period of 2019. The higher provision in 2020 was driven by the potential negative impact to the companys borrowers as a result of the economic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The companys loan loss reserve to total loans was 1.32% at September 30, 2020 versus 1.26% at September 30, 2019 and 1.31% at June 30, 2020. The companys loan loss reserve to total loans excluding PPP loans1 was 1.51% at September 30, 2020 an increase from 1.26% at September 30, 2019 and 1.50% at June 30, 2020. PPP loans are guaranteed by the United States SBA and have not been allocated for within the allowance for loan losses. As permitted by the CARES Act, the company elected to defer its application of FASBs new rule covering the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) standard. The company will continue to monitor developments related to CECL adoption and anticipates adopting the standard during the fourth quarter of 2020. The CECL Day 1 impact is estimated to result in a $7.7 million increase to the allowance for credit losses.

Net charge offs in the third quarter of 2020 were $23,000 versus net charge-offs of $936,000 in the third quarter of 2019 and net charge offs of $90,000 during the linked second quarter of 2020. Annualized net charge offs to average loans were 0.00% for the third quarter of 2020 versus 0.09% for the third quarter of 2019, and 0.01% for the linked second quarter of 2020. On a year-to-date basis, net charge offs to average loans were 0.12% compared to 0.03% for both the first nine months of 2020 and the first nine months of 2019.

Nonperforming assets decreased $5.5 million, or 28%, to $13.8 million as of September 30, 2020 versus $19.3 million as of September 30, 2019. On a linked quarter basis, nonperforming assets decreased $1.3 million, or 9%, versus the $15.1 million reported as of June 30, 2020. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets at September 30, 2020 decreased to 0.25% from 0.39% at September 30, 2019 and decreased from 0.28% at June 30, 2020 on a linked quarter basis. Total impaired and watch list loans increased by $18.5 million, or 9%, to $221.3 million at September 30, 2020 versus $202.8 million as of September 30, 2019. On a linked quarter basis, total impaired and watch list loans increased by $13.1 million, or 6%, from $208.2 million at June 30, 2020. The increase in total impaired and watch list loans was due primarily to an increase in non-impaired watch list credits. Impaired watch list loans decreased by $5.6 million, or 20%, to $22.5 million at September 30, 2020 versus September 30, 2019. On a linked quarter basis, impaired watch list loans decreased by $1.5 million, or 6%, from $24.0 million at June 30, 2020 due primarily to a reduction in loans outstanding.

We are in an interesting environment from an asset quality perspective. Our relatively stable asset quality metrics reflect our confidence in the status of our borrowers, but we continue to be concerned about the uncertainty in the future. We will continue to monitor closely those sectors that appear to be most impacted by this crisis, as well as our broader watch list. Many of our borrowers continue to face difficult operating environments and while we are cautiously optimistic today, this recession could present future asset quality issues, Findlay said. We will likely implement the CECL allowance for credit losses standard in the fourth quarter of 2020 and we expect that this implementation will further augment our healthy allowance coverage ratios.

The companys noninterest income increased $2.4 million, or 22%, to $13.1 million for the third quarter of 2020, compared to $10.8 million for the third quarter of 2019. Noninterest income was positively impacted by a $2.1 million increase in interest rate swap fee income, a $369,000 increase, or 58% growth, in mortgage banking income and a $194,000 increase, or 11% growth, in wealth management fees over the prior year third quarter. Bank owned life insurance income increased $417,000, or 81%, primarily due to a variable bank owned life insurance product that contains equity-based investments. Net securities gains increased $308,000 due to repositioning of the available-for-sale securities portfolio. Offsetting these increases were decreases of $1.2 million, or 32%, in service charges on deposit accounts driven by lower treasury management fees and lower transaction-based fees. Overdraft fee income, which is included in service charges on deposit accounts, declined by $344,000, or 36%, during the third quarter as compared to the prior year third quarter.

Noninterest income increased by $1.9 million, or 17%, on a linked quarter basis to $13.1 million. The linked quarter increase resulted primarily from an increase in interest rate swap fee income of $834,000 as well as increases in service charges on deposit accounts of $302,000 due primarily to increased overdraft fees. Offsetting these increases was a $349,000 decline in mortgage banking income during the quarter.

The companys noninterest income increased $1.2 million, or 3%, to $35.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $33.9 million in the prior year period. Noninterest income was positively impacted by a $3.3 million increase, or 385% growth, in swap fee income generated from commercial lending transactions, a $1.7 million increase, or 134%, growth in mortgage banking income, and a $592,000 increase, or 12% growth, in wealth management fees over the corresponding prior year period. The credit valuation adjustments on interest rate swaps, which is included in other income, increased noninterest income by $1.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the corresponding prior year period. Noninterest income was negatively impacted by a $5.3 million, or 42%, decrease in service charges on deposit accounts. Service charges on deposit accounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, included $4.5 million of fees from a former commercial treasury management customer.

Findlay commented, Our teams in Mortgage Banking, Wealth Advisory and Commercial Banking have all experienced healthy growth in fee-based services in 2020. We are particularly pleased with our interest rate swap fee income as it reflects a strong partnership between our Commercial Banking and Treasury units. In a difficult interest rate environment, overall fee generation has been a nice offset to net interest margin compression.

The companys noninterest expense increased $388,000, or 2%, to $23.1 million in the third quarter of 2020, compared to $22.7 million in the third quarter of 2019. FDIC insurance and regulatory fees increased $803,000 as all FDIC deposit insurance credits due to the company were received by the end of the first quarter of 2020. Data processing fees increased $405,000, or 15%, driven by the companys continued investment in customer focused, technology-based solutions and ongoing cybersecurity and data management enhancements. Offsetting these increases were decreases in corporate and business development of $413,000, or 41%, due to reduced business development and training expense, which is deemed temporary due to the pandemic.

On a linked quarter basis, noninterest expense increased by $2.0 million, or 10%, to $23.1 million. Salaries and employee benefits increased by $1.3 million due primarily to reduced deferred loan origination costs and increased health insurance expense. During the third quarter of 2020, deferred loan origination costs of $467,000 decreased from $889,000 on a linked quarter basis. Other expense increased by $407,000 on a linked quarter basis due primarily to the semi-annual payment of Board of Director fees that are paid in January and July of each year. In addition, professional fees increased by $253,000 due primarily to legal and project implementation fees.

The companys noninterest expense decreased by $1.0 million, or 2%, to $66.3 million in the first nine months of 2020 compared to $67.3 million in the corresponding prior year period. The decrease was driven by corporate and business development, which decreased $1.1 million, or 31%, due to reduced business development and training expense. Salaries and employee benefits decreased by $843,000, or 2%, primarily due to lower long-term incentive-based compensation expense. Offsetting the decreases were increases of $1.1 million, or 15%, in data processing fees and supplies. In addition, FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees increased $658,000, or 116%, as insurance assessment credits have expired.

The companys efficiency ratio was 43.6% for the third quarter of 2020, compared to 45.2% for the third quarter of 2019 and 41.6% for the linked second quarter of 2020. The companys efficiency ratio decreased to 43.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to 44.9% in the prior year period due to revenue growth outpacing expense growth during 2020.

COVID-19 Crisis Management

The company reopened all its branch lobbies on June 15, 2020. During the third quarter most of all company employees returned to the workplace in a Lake City Bank facility. The company invested in personal protective equipment, installed protective barriers and enhanced social distancing measures in order to prioritize the safety of bank customers and employees. These investments have totaled approximately $500,000 since the pandemic began. The company will keep all safety protocols in place until it determines that the public health risks posed by COVID-19 no longer require them.

Active Management of Credit Risk

The companys Commercial Banking and Credit Administration leadership continues to review and refine the list of industries that the company believes are most likely to be materially impacted by the potential economic impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The current assessment includes a smaller group of industries as compared to the initial list of potentially affected industries disclosed in the companys April 27, 2020 first quarter and July 27, 2020 second quarter press releases. The companys current list of industries under review represents approximately 5.7%, or $228 million, of the total loan portfolio versus $765 million, or 18.7%, as of April 27, 2020 and $261 million, or 6.6% as of July 27, 2020, excluding PPP loans. The following industries are included in the 5.7% along with their respective percentage of the loan portfolio: hotel and accommodations 2.5%, dairy 1.1%, education 0.9%, entertainment and recreation 0.8% and full-service restaurants 0.4%. The company has no direct exposure to oil and gas and limited exposure to retail shopping centers.

The companys commercial loan portfolio is highly diversified, and no industry sector represents more than 8% of the banks loan portfolio as of September 30, 2020. Agri-business and agricultural loans represented the highest specific industry concentration at 7% of total loans. The companys Commercial Banking and Credit Administration teams continue to actively work with customers to understand their business challenges and credit needs during this time.

COVID-19 Related Loan Deferrals

As detailed below, loan deferrals peaked on June 17, 2020, at $737 million, which represented 16% of the total loan portfolio. As of October 21, 2020, total deferrals attributable to COVID-19 were $110 million, representing 63 borrowers, or 2% of the total loan portfolio. Total deferrals as of October 21, 2020 represented a decline in deferral balances of 85% from the peak levels. Of the $110 million, 37 were commercial loan borrowers representing $107 million in loans, or 3% of total commercial loans and 26 were retail loan borrowers representing $3 million, or 1% of total retail loans. All COVID-19 related loan deferrals remain on accrual status, as each deferral is evaluated individually, and management has determined that all contractual cashflows are collectable at this time.

As of October 21, 2020, 38 borrowers with loans outstanding of $70 million were in their second deferral period, most of which were additional 90 day deferrals. Additionally, 17 borrowers with loans outstanding of $32 million were in their third deferral period. Of the third deferral borrowers, four represented 87% of the third deferral population and were commercial real estate nonowner occupied loans supported by adequate collateral and personal guarantors and consist of loans to the hotel and accommodation industry.

The companys retail loan portfolio is comprised of 1-4 family mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit and other direct and indirect installment loans. A third-party vendor manages the companys retail and commercial credit card program and the company does not have any balance sheet exposure with respect to this program except for nominal recourse on limited commercial card accounts.

Total Loan Deferrals Peak June 30, September 30, October 21, % change June 17, 2020 2020 2020 from 2020 PeakBorrowers 487 384 102 63 -87%

Amount(in $737 $653 $158 $110 -85%millions)% of TotalLoan 16% 15% 3% 2% NAPortfolio

Total Commercial Loan Deferrals Peak June 30, September 30, October 21, % change June 17, 2020 2020 2020 from 2020 PeakBorrowers 351 322 71 37 -89%

Amount $730 $647 $155 $107 -85%(in millions)% ofCommercial 18% 16% 4% 3% NALoanPortfolio

Total Retail Loan Deferrals Peak June 30, September 30, October 21, % change June 17, 2020 2020 2020 from 2020 PeakBorrowers 136 62 31 26 -81%

Amount(in $7 $6 $3 $3 -57%millions)% of RetailLoan 2% 1% 1% 1% NAPortfolio

Paycheck Protection Program

During the third quarter, the company continued to fund PPP loans for its customers. In addition, the bank has engaged a third-party Fintech technology partner to assist the bank and its customers to automate the forgiveness application process. The software solution provides tools to facilitate communications with borrowers, gathering of information securely, calculation of forgiveness amounts and electronic transmission to the SBA for approval. The company is utilizing a phased approach for the forgiveness application process and has begun to process forgiveness applications for borrowers. As of October 21, 2020, Lake City Bank had 2,409 PPP loans outstanding representing $561.8 million in loan balances. Most of the PPP loans are for existing customers and 51% of the number of PPP loans are for amounts less than $50,000. As of October 21, 2020, the bank submitted 36 loan forgiveness applications to the SBA in the amount of $51 million, which represented 9% of total PPP loans outstanding. The SBA has not yet approved any forgiveness applications submitted by the bank.

Liquidity Preparedness

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the company has monitored liquidity preparedness. Critical to this effort has been the monitoring of commercial and retail borrowers line of credit utilization. The companys commercial and retail line of credit utilization at both September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020 was 41% versus 48% at March 31, 2020 and 46% at December 31, 2019. The company has a long-standing liquidity plan in place that ensures that appropriate liquidity resources are available to fund the balance sheet.

Lakeland Financial Corporation is a $5.6 billion bank holding company headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. Lake City Bank, its single bank subsidiary, is the sixth largest bank headquartered in the state and the largest bank 100% invested in Indiana. Lake City Bank operates 50 offices in Northern and Central Indiana, delivering technology-driven and client-centric financial services solutions to individuals and businesses.

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 measures based on tangible common equity which is total equity excluding intangible assets, net of deferred tax, and tangible assets which is total assets excluding intangible assets, net of deferred tax. A reconciliation of these 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.

__________________________________1 Non-GAAP financial measure see Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATIONTHIRD QUARTER 2020 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (Unaudited ?Dollars in Sep. 30, Jun. 30, Sep. 30, Sep. 30, Sep. 30, thousands, exceptper share data)END OF PERIOD 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019 BALANCESAssets $ 5,551,108 $ 5,441,092 $ 4,948,155 $ 5,551,108 $ 4,948,155 Deposits 4,767,954 4,643,427 4,283,390 4,767,954 4,283,390 Brokered Deposits 29,703 28,052 116,698 29,703 116,698 Core Deposits (3) 4,738,251 4,615,375 4,166,692 4,738,251 4,166,692 Loans 4,589,924 4,490,532 4,023,221 4,589,924 4,023,221 PaycheckProtection Program 557,851 554,636 0 557,851 0 (PPP) LoansAllowance for Loan 60,747 59,019 50,628 60,747 50,628 LossesTotal Equity 636,839 620,892 584,436 636,839 584,436 Goodwill net ofdeferred tax 3,794 3,789 3,799 3,794 3,799 assetsTangible Common 633,045 617,103 580,657 633,045 580,657 Equity (1)AVERAGE BALANCES Total Assets $ 5,520,861 $ 5,454,608 $ 4,941,503 $ 5,314,956 $ 4,928,396 Earning Assets 5,282,569 5,212,985 4,698,937 5,078,509 4,625,820 Investments - 637,523 621,134 614,784 625,887 601,098 available-for-saleLoans 4,556,812 4,460,411 4,015,773 4,359,522 3,965,397 PaycheckProtection Program 557,290 457,757 0 339,149 0 (PPP) LoansTotal Deposits 4,737,671 4,696,832 4,267,708 4,546,897 4,220,248 Interest Bearing 3,336,268 3,335,189 3,306,638 3,294,785 3,296,995 DepositsInterest Bearing 3,433,326 3,421,041 3,356,436 3,393,274 3,408,767 LiabilitiesTotal Equity 630,978 612,313 575,865 615,910 552,965 INCOME STATEMENT DATANet Interest $ 39,913 $ 39,528 $ 39,545 $ 118,295 $ 116,165 IncomeNet InterestIncome-Fully Tax 40,523 40,124 40,084 120,091 117,716 EquivalentProvision for Loan 1,750 5,500 1,000 13,850 2,985 LossesNoninterest Income 13,115 11,169 10,765 35,061 33,878 Noninterest 23,125 21,079 22,737 66,293 67,302 ExpenseNet Income 22,776 19,670 21,454 59,745 64,849 PretaxPre-Provision 29,903 29,618 27,573 87,063 82,741 Earnings (1)PER SHARE DATA Basic Net Income $ 0.89 $ 0.77 $ 0.84 $ 2.34 $ 2.54 Per Common ShareDiluted Net Income 0.89 0.77 0.83 2.33 2.52 Per Common ShareCash DividendsDeclared Per 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.90 0.86 Common ShareDividend Payout 33.71 % 38.96 % 36.14 % 38.63 % 34.13 %Book Value PerCommon Share 25.05 24.43 22.81 25.05 22.81 (equity per shareissued)Tangible BookValue Per Common 24.90 24.28 22.66 24.90 22.66 Share (1)Market Value ? 53.00 47.49 47.46 53.00 49.20 HighMarket Value ? Low 39.38 33.92 41.26 30.49 39.78 Basic WeightedAverage Common 25,418,712 25,412,014 25,622,338 25,484,329 25,576,740 Shares OutstandingDiluted WeightedAverage Common 25,487,302 25,469,680 25,796,696 25,618,401 25,745,029 Shares OutstandingKEY RATIOS Return on Average 1.64 % 1.45 % 1.72 % 1.50 % 1.76 %AssetsReturn on Average 14.36 12.92 14.78 12.96 15.68 Total EquityAverage Equity to 11.43 11.23 11.65 11.59 11.22 Average AssetsNet Interest 3.05 3.10 3.38 3.16 3.40 MarginNet InterestMargin, Excluding 3.17 3.17 3.38 3.22 3.40 PPP Loans (1)Efficiency(NoninterestExpense / Net 43.61 41.58 45.19 43.23 44.86 Interest Incomeplus NoninterestIncome)Tier 1 Leverage 11.07 10.84 12.07 11.07 12.07 (2)Tier 1 Risk-Based 13.65 13.68 13.62 13.65 13.62 Capital (2)Common Equity Tier 13.65 13.68 12.94 13.65 12.94 1 (CET1) (2)Total Capital (2) 14.90 14.93 14.78 14.90 14.78 Tangible Capital 11.41 11.35 11.74 11.41 11.74 (1) (2)ASSET QUALITY Loans Past Due 30 $ 1,106 $ 683 $ 922 $ 1,106 $ 922 - 89 DaysLoans Past Due 90 19 19 306 19 306 Days or MoreNon-accrual Loans 13,478 14,779 18,657 13,478 18,657 NonperformingLoans (includes 13,497 14,798 18,963 13,497 18,963 nonperformingTDRs)Other Real Estate 316 316 316 316 316 OwnedOtherNonperforming 0 0 7 0 7 AssetsTotalNonperforming 13,813 15,114 19,286 13,813 19,286 AssetsPerformingTroubled Debt 5,658 5,772 5,975 5,658 5,975 RestructuringsNonperformingTroubled DebtRestructurings 6,547 7,582 3,422 6,547 3,422 (included innonperformingloans)Total TroubledDebt 12,205 13,354 9,397 12,205 9,397 RestructuringsImpaired Loans 22,484 23,987 28,070 22,484 28,070 Non-Impaired Watch 198,851 184,203 174,768 198,851 174,768 List LoansTotal Impaired and 221,335 208,190 202,838 221,335 202,838 Watch List LoansGross Charge Offs 305 411 1,221 4,565 1,589 Recoveries 282 321 285 809 779 Net Charge Offs/ 23 90 936 3,756 810 (Recoveries)Net Charge Offs/(Recoveries) to 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.09 % 0.12 % 0.03 %Average LoansLoan Loss Reserve 1.32 % 1.31 % 1.26 % 1.32 % 1.26 %to LoansLoan Loss Reserveto Loans, 1.51 % 1.50 % 1.26 % 1.51 % 1.26 %Excluding PPPLoans (1)Loan Loss Reserveto Nonperforming 450.09 % 398.83 % 266.98 % 450.09 % 266.98 %LoansLoan Loss Reserveto Nonperforming 317.13 % 286.92 % 203.02 % 317.13 % 203.02 %Loans andPerforming TDRsNonperforming 0.29 % 0.33 % 0.47 % 0.29 % 0.47 %Loans to LoansNonperforming 0.25 % 0.28 % 0.39 % 0.25 % 0.39 %Assets to AssetsTotal Impaired andWatch List Loans 4.82 % 4.64 % 5.04 % 4.82 % 5.04 %to Total LoansTotal Impaired andWatch List Loansto Total Loans, 5.49 % 5.29 % 5.04 % 5.49 % 5.04 %Excluding PPPLoans (1)OTHER DATA Full TimeEquivalent 571 574 561 571 561 EmployeesOffices 50 50 50 50 50 (1) Non-GAAP financial measure - see "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP FinancialMeasures"(2) Capital ratios for September 30, 2020 are preliminary until the Call Reportis filed.(3) Core deposits equals deposits less brokered deposits



CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share data) September 30, December 31, 2020 2019 (Unaudited) ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 69,106 $ 68,605 Short-term investments 59,975 30,776 Total cash and cash equivalents 129,081 99,381 Securities available-for-sale (carried at 644,034 608,233 fair value)Real estate mortgage loans held-for-sale 10,097 4,527 Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of 4,529,177 4,015,176 $60,747 and $50,652 Land, premises and equipment, net 60,309 60,365 Bank owned life insurance 84,919 83,848 Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank 13,772 13,772 stockAccrued interest receivable 18,447 15,391 Goodwill 4,970 4,970 Other assets 56,302 41,082 Total assets $ 5,551,108 $ 4,946,745 LIABILITIES Noninterest bearing deposits $ 1,420,853 $ 983,307 Interest bearing deposits 3,347,101 3,150,512 Total deposits 4,767,954 4,133,819 Borrowings Federal Home Loan Bank advances 75,000 170,000 Miscellaneous borrowings 10,500 0 Total borrowings 85,500 170,000 Accrued interest payable 6,303 11,604 Other liabilities 54,512 33,222 Total liabilities 4,914,269 4,348,645 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock: 90,000,000 shares authorized, no par value25,708,915 shares issued and 25,236,371 outstanding as of September 30, 202025,623,016 shares issued and 25,444,275 114,011 114,858 outstanding as of December 31, 2019Retained earnings 512,041 475,247 Accumulated other comprehensive income 25,224 12,059 Treasury stock at cost (472,544 shares as ofSeptember 30, 2020, 178,741 shares as of (14,526 ) (4,153 )December 31, 2019)Total stockholders' equity 636,750 598,011 Noncontrolling interest 89 89 Total equity 636,839 598,100 Total liabilities and equity $ 5,551,108 $ 4,946,745

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited - in thousands, except share andper share data)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019NET INTEREST INCOMEInterest andfees on loansTaxable $ 42,056 $ 50,139 $ 130,759 $ 149,094 Tax exempt 104 234 542 720 Interest anddividends on securitiesTaxable 1,577 2,209 5,419 6,956 Tax exempt 2,198 1,819 6,237 5,171 Otherinterest 44 368 292 957 incomeTotalinterest 45,979 54,769 143,249 162,898 income Interest on 5,941 14,692 24,324 44,131 depositsInterest on borrowingsShort-term 51 113 458 1,295 Long-term 74 419 172 1,307 Totalinterest 6,066 15,224 24,954 46,733 expense NET INTEREST 39,913 39,545 118,295 116,165 INCOME Provisionfor loan 1,750 1,000 13,850 2,985 losses NET INTERESTINCOME AFTER PROVISIONFORLOAN LOSSES 38,163 38,545 104,445 113,180 NONINTEREST INCOMEWealthadvisory 1,930 1,736 5,594 5,002 feesInvestmentbrokerage 421 386 1,148 1,300 feesServicecharges on 2,491 3,654 7,452 12,791 depositaccountsLoan and 2,637 2,518 7,470 7,403 service feesMerchantcard fee 670 690 1,933 1,982 incomeBank ownedlife 932 515 1,476 1,246 insuranceincomeInterestrate swap 2,143 77 4,105 847 fee incomeMortgagebanking 1,005 636 2,945 1,256 incomeNetsecurities 314 6 363 94 gainsOther income 572 547 2,575 1,957 Totalnoninterest 13,115 10,765 35,061 33,878 income NONINTEREST EXPENSESalaries andemployee 12,706 12,478 35,696 36,539 benefitsNetoccupancy 1,404 1,351 4,336 4,000 expenseEquipment 1,369 1,385 4,216 4,143 costsDataprocessing 3,025 2,620 8,736 7,619 fees andsuppliesCorporateand business 586 999 2,324 3,376 developmentFDICinsuranceand other 554 (249 ) 1,224 566 regulatoryfeesProfessional 1,306 1,479 3,506 3,487 feesOther 2,175 2,674 6,255 7,572 expenseTotalnoninterest 23,125 22,737 66,293 67,302 expense INCOMEBEFORE 28,153 26,573 73,213 79,756 INCOME TAXEXPENSEIncome tax 5,377 5,119 13,468 14,907 expenseNET INCOME $ 22,776 $ 21,454 $ 59,745 $ 64,849 BASICWEIGHTEDAVERAGE 25,418,712 25,622,338 25,484,329 25,576,740 COMMONSHARESBASICEARNINGS PER $ 0.89 $ 0.84 $ 2.34 $ 2.54 COMMON SHAREDILUTEDWEIGHTEDAVERAGE 25,487,302 25,796,696 25,618,401 25,745,029 COMMONSHARESDILUTEDEARNINGS PER $ 0.89 $ 0.83 $ 2.33 $ 2.52 COMMON SHARE

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATIONLOAN DETAILTHIRD QUARTER 2020(unaudited, in thousands) September 30, June 30, December 31, September 30, 2020 2020 2019 2019Commercialand industrialloans:Workingcapital lines $ 592,560 12.9 % $ 568,621 12.6 % $ 709,849 17.5 % $ 730,557 18.2 %of creditloansNon-working 1,256,853 27.3 1,238,556 27.5 717,019 17.6 701,773 17.4 capital loansTotalcommercialand 1,849,413 40.2 1,807,177 40.1 1,426,868 35.1 1,432,330 35.6 industrialloans Commercialreal estateand multi-familyresidentialloans:Constructionand land 393,101 8.5 359,948 8.0 287,641 7.1 319,420 7.9 developmentloansOwneroccupied 619,820 13.5 576,213 12.8 573,665 14.1 556,536 13.8 loansNonowneroccupied 567,674 12.3 554,572 12.3 571,364 14.0 545,444 13.5 loansMultifamily 279,713 6.1 290,566 6.4 240,652 5.9 259,408 6.5 loansTotalcommercialreal estateand 1,860,308 40.4 1,781,299 39.5 1,673,322 41.1 1,680,808 41.7 multi-familyresidentialloans Agri-businessand agriculturalloans:Loans secured 150,503 3.2 153,774 3.4 174,380 4.3 176,024 4.4 by farmlandLoans foragricultural 187,651 4.1 198,277 4.4 205,151 5.0 153,943 3.8 productionTotalagri-businessand 338,154 7.3 352,051 7.8 379,531 9.3 329,967 8.2 agriculturalloans Othercommercial 97,533 2.1 110,833 2.5 112,302 2.8 100,100 2.5 loansTotalcommercial 4,145,408 90.0 4,051,360 89.9 3,592,023 88.3 3,543,205 88.0 loans Consumer 1-4family mortgageloans:Closed endfirst 170,671 3.7 169,897 3.8 177,227 4.4 187,404 4.6 mortgageloansOpen end andjunior lien 170,867 3.7 174,300 3.9 186,552 4.6 191,597 4.8 loansResidentialconstructionand land 11,012 0.3 11,164 0.2 12,966 0.3 11,774 0.3 developmentloansTotalconsumer 1-4family 352,550 7.7 355,361 7.9 376,745 9.3 390,775 9.7 mortgageloans Otherconsumer 105,285 2.3 98,667 2.2 98,617 2.4 90,631 2.3 loansTotalconsumer 457,835 10.0 454,028 10.1 475,362 11.7 481,406 12.0 loansSubtotal 4,603,243 100.0 % 4,505,388 100.0 % 4,067,385 100.0 % 4,024,611 100.0 %Less:Allowance for (60,747 ) (59,019 ) (50,652 ) (50,628 ) loan lossesNet deferred (13,319 ) (14,856 ) (1,557 ) (1,390 ) loan feesLoans, net $ 4,529,177 $ 4,431,513 $ 4,015,176 $ 3,972,593 LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATIONDEPOSITS AND BORROWINGSTHIRD QUARTER 2020(unaudited, in thousands) September 30, June 30, December 31, September 30, 2020 2020 2019 2019 Noninterestbearing $ 1,420,853 $ 1,425,901 $ 983,307 $ 1,011,336 demanddepositsSavings andtransaction accounts:Savings 289,500 274,078 234,508 237,997 depositsInterestbearing 1,844,211 1,774,217 1,723,937 1,650,691 demanddepositsTime deposits:Deposits of$100,000 or 965,709 907,095 910,134 1,101,730 moreOther time 247,681 262,136 281,933 281,636 depositsTotal $ 4,767,954 $ 4,643,427 $ 4,133,819 $ 4,283,390 depositsFHLB advancesand other 85,500 110,500 170,000 30,928 borrowingsTotal funding $ 4,853,454 $ 4,753,927 $ 4,303,819 $ 4,314,318 sources

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATIONAVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND NET INTEREST ANALYSIS(UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 September 30, 2019 Average Interest Yield Average Interest Yield Average Interest Yield (1)/ (1)/ (1)/(fully taxequivalent basis, Balance Income Rate Balance Income Rate Balance Income Rate dollars inthousands)Earning Assets Loans: Taxable (2)(3) $ 4,541,608 $ 42,056 3.68 % $ 4,437,843 $ 42,649 3.87 % $ 3,991,572 $ 50,139 4.98 %Tax exempt (1) 15,204 130 3.40 22,568 272 4.85 24,201 292 4.78 Investments: (1) Available-for-sale 637,523 4,359 2.72 621,134 4,442 2.88 614,784 4,509 2.91 Short-term 8,865 3 0.13 79,446 29 0.15 3,478 16 1.83 investmentsInterest bearing 79,369 41 0.21 51,994 35 0.27 64,902 352 2.15 depositsTotal earning $ 5,282,569 $ 46,589 3.51 % $ 5,212,985 $ 47,427 3.66 % $ 4,698,937 $ 55,308 4.67 %assetsLess: Allowance (59,519 ) (56,005 ) (50,732 ) for loan lossesNonearning Assets Cash and due from 61,656 57,157 77,921 banksPremises and 60,554 60,815 59,268 equipmentOther nonearning 175,601 179,656 156,109 assetsTotal assets $ 5,520,861 $ 5,454,608 $ 4,941,503 Interest Bearing LiabilitiesSavings deposits $ 282,456 $ 53 0.07 % $ 264,250 $ 59 0.09 % $ 235,957 $ 62 0.10 %Interest bearing 1,827,061 1,405 0.31 1,842,373 1,544 0.34 1,667,690 6,712 1.60 checking accountsTime deposits: In denominations 254,315 982 1.54 271,064 1,216 1.80 278,598 1,383 1.97 under $100,000In denominations 972,436 3,501 1.43 957,502 4,365 1.83 1,124,393 6,535 2.31 over $100,000Miscellaneousshort-term 22,058 51 0.92 10,852 45 1.67 18,870 113 2.38 borrowingsLong-term borrowings andsubordinated 75,000 74 0.39 75,000 74 0.40 30,928 419 5.37 debenturesTotal interestbearing $ 3,433,326 $ 6,066 0.70 % $ 3,421,041 $ 7,303 0.86 % $ 3,356,436 $ 15,224 1.80 %liabilitiesNoninterestBearing LiabilitiesDemand deposits 1,401,403 1,361,643 961,070 Other liabilities 55,154 59,611 48,132 Stockholders' 630,978 612,313 575,865 EquityTotal liabilitiesand stockholders' $ 5,520,861 $ 5,454,608 $ 4,941,503 equity Interest Margin RecapInterest income/average earning 46,589 3.51 47,427 3.66 55,308 4.67 assetsInterest expense/average earning 6,066 0.46 7,303 0.56 15,224 1.29 assetsNet interest $ 40,523 3.05 % $ 40,124 3.10 % $ 40,084 3.38 %income and margin

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(1) and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (?TEFRA?) adjustment applicable to nondeductible interest expenses. Taxable equivalent basis adjustments were $610,000, $596,000 and $539,000 in the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020, June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively. Loan fees are included as taxable loan interest income. Net loan fees attributable to PPP loans were $1.87 million for the three months ended(2) September 30, 2020 and June 30, 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.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The allowance for loan losses to loans, excluding PPP loans and total impaired 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 loan losses.

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

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sep. 30, Jun. 30, Sep. 30, Sep 30, Sep. 30, 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019Total $ 4,589,924 $ 4,490,532 $ 4,023,221 $ 4,589,924 $ 4,023,221 LoansLess: PPP 557,851 554,636 0 557,851 0 LoansTotalLoans, $ 4,032,073 $ 3,935,896 $ 4,023,221 $ 4,032,073 $ 4,023,221 ExcludingPPP Loans

Allowancefor Loan $ 60,747 $ 59,019 $ 50,628 $ 60,747 $ 50,628 Losses Loan LossReserve 1.32% 1.31% 1.26% 1.32% 1.26% to LoansLoan LossReserveto Loans, 1.51% 1.50% 1.26% 1.51% 1.26% ExcludingPPP

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Sep. 30, Jun. 30, Sep. 30, Sep 30, Sep. 30, 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019Total $ 4,589,924 $ 4,490,532 $ 4,023,221 $ 4,589,924 $ 4,023,221 LoansLess: PPP 557,851 554,636 0 557,851 0 LoansTotalLoans, $ 4,032,073 $ 3,935,896 $ 4,023,221 $ 4,032,073 $ 4,023,221 ExcludingPPP Loans

TotalImpairedand Watch $ 221,335 $ 208,190 $ 202,838 $ 221,335 $ 202,838 ListLoans TotalImpairedand Watch List Loansto Total 4.82% 4.64% 5.04% 4.82% 5.04% LoansTotalImpairedand Watch ListLoans to TotalLoans, 5.49% 5.29% 5.04% 5.49% 5.04% ExcludingPPP

Tangible common equity, tangible assets, tangible book value per share, tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio and pre-provision net revenue 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 Nine Months Ended Sep. 30, Jun. 30, Sep. 30, Sep 30, Sep. 30, 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019Total $ 636,839 $ 620,892 $ 584,436 $ 636,839 $ 584,436 EquityLess: (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 )GoodwillPlus:Deferredtax assets 1,176 1,181 1,191 1,176 1,191 relatedtogoodwillTangibleCommon 633,045 617,103 580,657 633,045 580,657 Equity Assets $ 5,551,108 $ 5,441,092 $ 4,948,155 $ 5,551,108 $ 4,948,155 Less: (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 ) (4,970 )GoodwillPlus:Deferredtax assets 1,176 1,181 1,191 1,176 1,191 relatedtogoodwillTangible 5,547,314 5,437,303 4,944,376 5,547,314 4,944,376 Assets Endingcommon 25,419,814 25,412,014 25,623,016 25,419,814 25,623,016 sharesissued TangibleBookValue $ 24.90 $ 24.28 $ 22.66 $ 24.90 $ 22.66 PerCommonShare TangibleCommonEquity/ 11.41% 11.35% 11.74% 11.41% 11.74% TangibleAssets

Net Interest $ 39,913 $ 39,528 $ 39,545 $ 118,295 $ 116,165 IncomePlus:Noninterest 13,115 11,169 10,765 35,061 33,878 incomeLess:Noninterest (23,125 ) (21,079 ) (22,737 ) (66,293 ) (67,302 )expense PretaxPre-Provision $ 29,903 $ 29,618 $ 27,573 $ 87,063 $ 82,741 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 Nine Months Ended Sep. 30, Sep. 30, Sep. 30, Sep. 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 TotalAverage $ 5,282,569 $ 4,698,937 $ 5,078,509 $ 4,625,820 EarningsAssetsLess:Average 557,290 0 339,149 0 Balance ofPPP LoansTotalAdjusted 4,725,279 4,698,937 4,739,360 4,625,820 EarningAssets TotalInterest $ 46,589 $ 55,308 $ 145,045 $ 164,449 Income FTELess: PPP (3,294 ) 0 (6,323 ) 0 Loan IncomeTotalAdjusted 43,295 55,308 138,722 164,449 InterestIncome FTE AdjustedEarningAsset 3.65% 4.67% 3.91% 4.75% Yield, netof PPPImpact TotalAverageInterest $ 3,433,326 $ 3,356,436 $ 3,393,274 $ 3,408,766 BearingLiabilitiesLess:Average 557,290 0 339,149 0 Balance ofPPP LoansTotalAdjustedInterest 3,990,616 3,356,436 3,732,423 3,408,766 BearingLiabilities TotalInterest $ 6,066 $ 15,224 $ 24,954 $ 46,733 Expense FTELess: PPPCost of (350 ) 0 (635 ) 0 FundsTotalAdjusted 5,716 15,224 24,319 46,733 InterestExpense FTE AdjustedCost ofFunds, net 0.48% 1.29% 0.69% 1.35% of PPPImpact NetInterestMargin FTE, 3.17% 3.38% 3.22% 3.40% net of PPPImpact

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