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THFF - First Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) today announced results for the third quarter of 2025.

  • Net income was $20.8 million compared to $8.7 million reported for the same period of 2024;
  • Diluted net income per common share of $1.75 compared to $0.74 for the same period of 2024;
  • Return on average assets was 1.48% compared to 0.64% for the three months ended September 30, 2024;
  • Provision for credit losses was $2.0 million compared to provision of $9.4 million for the third quarter 2024; and
  • Pre-tax, pre-provision net income was $27.7 million compared to $19.9 million for the same period in 2024. 1

The Corporation further reported results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025:

  • Net income was $57.8 million compared to $31.0 million reported for the same period of 2024;
  • Diluted net income per common share of $4.87 compared to $2.63 for the same period of 2024;
  • Return on average assets was 1.39% compared to 0.82% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024;
  • Provision for credit losses was $5.9 million compared to provision of $14.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024; and
  • Pre-tax, pre-provision net income was $78.3 million compared to $51.1 million for the same period in 2024. 1

_______________
1
Non-GAAP financial measure that Management believes is useful for investors and management to understand pre-tax profitability before giving effect to credit loss expense and to provide additional perspective on the Corporation s performance over time as well as comparison to the Corporation s peers and evaluating the financial results of the Corporation please refer to the Non GAAP reconciliations contained in this release.

Average Total Loans

Average total loans for the third quarter of 2025 were $3.93 billion versus $3.71 billion for the comparable period in 2024, an increase of $223 million or 6.02%. On a linked quarter basis, average loans increased $52 million or 1.33% from $3.88 billion as of June 30, 2025.

Total Loans Outstanding

Total loans outstanding as of September 30, 2025, were $3.97 billion compared to $3.72 billion as of September 30, 2024, an increase of $252 million or 6.79%. On a linked quarter basis, total loans increased $70.8 million or 1.82% from $3.90 billion as of June 30, 2025. Organic growth was primarily driven by increases in Commercial Construction and Development, Commercial Real Estate, and Consumer Auto loans.

Norman D. Lowery, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented “We are satisfied with our third quarter performance, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of loan growth and maintaining robust pipelines. Additionally, we achieved another record in net interest income with our net margin increasing to 4.25%. We anticipate further margin expansion due to our liability-sensitive positioning. Our capital position remains solid, ensuring we are well equipped for the current market environment.”

Average Total Deposits

Average total deposits for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, were $4.59 billion versus $4.71 billion as of September 30, 2024, a decrease of $114 million, or 2.42%. On a linked quarter basis, average deposits decreased $59 million or 1.28% from $4.65 billion as of June 30, 2025.

Total Deposits

Total deposits were $4.62 billion as of September 30, 2025, compared to $4.72 billion as of September 30, 2024. On a linked quarter basis, total deposits decreased $47.6 million or 1.02% from $4.66 billion as of June 30, 2025. Non-interest bearing deposits were $850 million, and time deposits were $703 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to $831.6 million and $791.1 million, respectively for the same period of 2024.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2025, was $622.2 million compared to $566.0 million on September 30, 2024. During the last twelve months, the Corporation has not repurchased any shares of its common stock. 518,860 shares remain available for repurchase under the current repurchase authorization. The Corporation paid a $0.51 per share quarterly dividend in July and declared a $0.51 quarterly dividend, which was paid on October 15, 2025.

Book Value Per Share

Book Value per share was $52.50 as of September 30, 2025, compared to $47.93 as of September 30, 2024, an increase of $4.58 per share, or 9.55%. Tangible Book Value per share was $42.75 as of September 30, 2025, compared to $37.84 as of September 30, 2024, an increase of $4.91 per share or 12.98%.

Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Asset Ratio

The Corporation’s tangible common equity to tangible asset ratio was 9.12% at September 30, 2025, compared to 8.33% at September 30, 2024.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the third quarter of 2025 was a record $54.6 million, compared to $47.2 million reported for the same period of 2024, an increase of $7.4 million, or 15.8%. Interest income increased $4.9 million and interest expense decreased $2.5 million year over year. As mentioned in the president’s comments above, loan growth has continued for eight consecutive quarters, which contributed to steadily increasing net interest income.

Net Interest Margin

The net interest margin for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, was 4.25% compared to the 3.78% reported at September 30, 2024.

Nonperforming Loans

Nonperforming loans as of September 30, 2025, were $19.3 million versus $14.1 million as of September 30, 2024. The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans and leases was 0.49% as of September 30, 2025, versus 0.38% as of September 30, 2024. On a linked quarter basis, nonperforming loans were $9.8 million, and the ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans and leases was 0.25% as of June 30, 2025.

Credit Loss Provision

The provision for credit losses for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $2.0 million, compared to $9.4 million for the same period 2024. During September 2024, the Corporation recorded $5.5 million in provision for the acquisition of SimplyBank. The increase in provision in 2024 was also related to one previously identified credit, reflecting further deterioration in collateral values during the quarter.

Net Charge-Offs

In the third quarter of 2025 net charge-offs were $1.6 million compared to $4.6 million in the same period of 2024.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The Corporation’s allowance for credit losses as of September 30, 2025, was $47.4 million compared to $46.2 million as of September 30, 2024. The allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans was 1.20% as of September 30, 2025, compared to 1.24% as of September 30, 2024. On a linked quarter basis, the allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans decreased one basis point from 1.21% as of June 30, 2025.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was $11.1 million and $11.2 million, respectively.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $38.0 million compared to $38.6 million in 2024. This includes $844 thousand of acquisition-related expenses during the quarter in 2024.

Efficiency Ratio

The Corporation’s efficiency ratio was 56.63% for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, versus 64.43% for the same period in 2024.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $5.0 million versus $1.7 million for the same period in 2024. The effective tax rate for 2025 was 20.18% compared to 16.44% for 2024.

About First Financial Corporation

First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A., which is the fifth oldest national bank in the United States, operating 79 banking centers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. Additional information is available at www.first-online.bank.

Investor Contact:
Rodger A. McHargue
Chief Financial Officer
P: 812-238-6334
E: rmchargue@first-online.com

Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
June 30,
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2025
2024
2025
2024
END OF PERIOD BALANCES
Assets
$
5,669,686
$
5,602,969
$
5,483,351
$
5,669,686
$
5,483,351
Deposits
$
4,615,305
$
4,662,889
$
4,717,489
$
4,615,305
$
4,717,489
Loans, including net deferred loan costs
$
3,967,401
$
3,896,563
$
3,715,235
$
3,967,401
$
3,715,235
Allowance for Credit Losses
$
47,411
$
47,087
$
46,169
$
47,411
$
46,169
Total Equity
$
622,218
$
587,668
$
565,951
$
622,218
$
565,951
Tangible Common Equity (a)
$
506,604
$
470,894
$
446,786
$
506,604
$
446,786
AVERAGE BALANCES
Total Assets
$
5,593,870
$
5,529,225
$
5,483,572
$
5,543,954
$
5,033,748
Earning Assets
$
5,270,173
$
5,213,220
$
5,165,520
$
5,225,957
$
4,762,940
Investments
$
1,248,519
$
1,244,208
$
1,342,037
$
1,253,009
$
1,309,879
Loans
$
3,928,817
$
3,877,246
$
3,705,779
$
3,882,605
$
3,361,207
Total Deposits
$
4,591,531
$
4,651,051
$
4,705,614
$
4,631,155
$
4,288,426
Interest-Bearing Deposits
$
3,783,393
$
3,843,143
$
4,403,454
$
3,821,405
$
3,714,432
Interest-Bearing Liabilities
$
359,579
$
269,338
$
157,227
$
296,667
$
176,985
Total Equity
$
601,034
$
576,288
$
546,912
$
580,688
$
529,174
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Net Interest Income
$
54,603
$
52,671
$
47,170
$
159,249
$
125,384
Net Interest Income Fully Tax Equivalent (b)
$
56,033
$
54,091
$
48,630
$
163,497
$
129,600
Provision for Credit Losses
$
1,950
$
1,950
$
9,400
$
5,850
$
14,166
Non-interest Income
$
11,149
$
10,381
$
11,223
$
32,041
$
30,559
Non-interest Expense
$
38,048
$
38,276
$
38,564
$
113,083
$
104,637
Net Income
$
20,762
$
18,586
$
8,741
$
57,754
$
31,034
PER SHARE DATA
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share
$
1.75
$
1.57
$
0.74
$
4.87
$
2.63
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share
$
0.51
$
0.51
$
0.45
$
1.53
$
1.35
Book Value Per Common Share
$
52.50
$
49.59
$
47.93
$
52.50
$
47.93
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (c)
$
40.96
$
38.78
$
36.22
$
42.75
$
37.84
Basic Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
11,851
11,851
11,808
11,848
11,809


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(a) Tangible common equity is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from GAAP-based amounts. We calculate tangible common equity by excluding goodwill and other intangible assets from shareholder’s equity.
(b) Net interest income fully tax equivalent is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from GAAP-based amounts. We calculate net interest income fully tax equivalent by adding back the tax equivalent factor of tax exempt income to net interest income. We calculate the tax equivalent factor of tax exempt income by dividing tax exempt income by the net of tax rate of 75%.
(c) Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from GAAP-based amounts. We calculate the factor by dividing average tangible common equity by average shares outstanding. We calculate average tangible common equity by excluding average intangible assets from average shareholder’s equity.

Key Ratios
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
June 30,
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2025
2024
2025
2024
Return on average assets
1.48
%
1.34
%
0.64
%
1.39
%
0.82
%
Return on average common shareholder's equity
13.82
%
12.90
%
6.39
%
13.23
%
7.80
%
Efficiency ratio
56.63
%
59.37
%
64.43
%
57.83
%
65.33
%
Average equity to average assets
10.74
%
10.42
%
9.97
%
10.47
%
10.51
%
Net interest margin (a)
4.25
%
4.15
%
3.78
%
4.17
%
3.63
%
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases
0.17
%
0.18
%
0.49
%
0.18
%
0.43
%
Credit loss reserve to loans and leases
1.20
%
1.21
%
1.24
%
1.20
%
1.24
%
Credit loss reserve to nonperforming loans
246.14
%
480.72
%
326.65
%
246.14
%
326.65
%
Nonperforming loans to loans and leases
0.49
%
0.25
%
0.38
%
0.49
%
0.38
%
Tier 1 leverage
11.05
%
10.91
%
10.25
%
11.05
%
10.25
%
Risk-based capital - Tier 1
13.12
%
12.86
%
12.31
%
13.12
%
12.31
%


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(a) Net interest margin is calculated on a tax equivalent basis.

Asset Quality
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
June 30,
September 30,
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2025
2024
2025
2024
Accruing loans and leases past due 30-89 days
$
14,388
$
22,303
$
16,391
$
14,388
$
16,391
Accruing loans and leases past due 90 days or more
$
1,792
$
1,917
$
1,517
$
1,792
$
1,517
Nonaccrual loans and leases
$
17,470
$
7,878
$
12,617
$
17,470
$
12,617
Other real estate owned
$
138
$
383
$
169
$
138
$
169
Nonperforming loans and other real estate owned
$
19,400
$
10,178
$
14,303
$
19,400
$
14,303
Total nonperforming assets
$
22,243
$
13,087
$
17,179
$
22,243
$
17,179
Gross charge-offs
$
3,226
$
2,928
$
6,936
$
9,395
$
16,219
Recoveries
$
1,600
$
1,230
$
2,365
$
4,224
$
5,449
Net charge-offs/(recoveries)
$
1,626
$
1,698
$
4,571
$
5,171
$
10,770


Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Three Months Ended September 30,
2025
2024
( thousands, except EPS)
Income before Income Taxes
$
25,754
$
10,429
Provision for credit losses
1,950
9,400
Provision for unfunded commitments
100
Pre-tax, Pre-provision Income
$
27,704
$
19,929


Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2025
2024
($ in thousands, except EPS)
Income before Income Taxes
$
72,357
$
37,140
Provision for credit losses
5,850
14,166
Provision for unfunded commitments
100
(200
)
Pre-tax, Pre-provision Income
$
78,307
$
51,106


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
September 30,
December 31,
2025
2024
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$
87,438
$
93,526
Federal funds sold
157
820
Securities available-for-sale
1,186,107
1,195,990
Loans:
Commercial
2,282,062
2,196,351
Residential
997,915
967,386
Consumer
682,438
668,058
3,962,415
3,831,795
(Less) plus:
Net deferred loan costs
4,986
5,346
Allowance for credit losses
(47,411
)
(46,732
)
3,919,990
3,790,409
Restricted stock
18,761
17,555
Accrued interest receivable
26,526
26,934
Premises and equipment, net
79,351
81,508
Bank-owned life insurance
130,747
128,766
Goodwill
98,229
100,026
Other intangible assets
17,385
21,545
Other real estate owned
138
523
Other assets
104,857
102,746
TOTAL ASSETS
$
5,669,686
$
5,560,348
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing
$
849,978
$
859,014
Interest-bearing:
Certificates of deposit exceeding the FDIC insurance limits
138,603
144,982
Other interest-bearing deposits
3,626,724
3,714,918
4,615,305
4,718,914
Short-term borrowings
182,522
187,057
FHLB advances
170,453
28,120
Other liabilities
79,188
77,216
TOTAL LIABILITIES
5,047,468
5,011,307
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, $.125 stated value per share;
Authorized shares-40,000,000
Issued shares-16,190,157 in 2025 and 16,165,023 in 2024
Outstanding shares-11,850,645 in 2025 and 11,842,539 in 2024
2,020
2,018
Additional paid-in capital
146,624
145,927
Retained earnings
726,989
687,366
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
(98,635
)
(132,285
)
Less: Treasury shares at cost-4,339,512 in 2025 and 4,322,484 in 2024
(154,780
)
(153,985
)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
622,218
549,041
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
5,669,686
$
5,560,348


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
(unaudited)
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans, including related fees
$
67,070
$
61,367
$
195,457
$
162,878
Securities:
Taxable
5,985
6,319
17,902
18,083
Tax-exempt
2,689
2,715
7,915
7,919
Other
900
1,294
2,579
2,989
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
76,644
71,695
223,853
191,869
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits
18,002
22,197
54,696
59,622
Short-term borrowings
1,916
993
5,007
2,928
Other borrowings
2,123
1,335
4,901
3,935
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
22,041
24,525
64,604
66,485
NET INTEREST INCOME
54,603
47,170
159,249
125,384
Provision for credit losses
1,950
9,400
5,850
14,166
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
FOR LOAN LOSSES
52,653
37,770
153,399
111,218
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Trust and financial services
1,278
1,251
4,161
3,903
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
8,104
8,139
23,243
21,576
Other service charges and fees
251
191
823
700
Securities gains (losses), net
24
103
21
104
Interchange income
176
177
570
490
Loan servicing fees
338
274
830
957
Gain on sales of mortgage loans
494
411
1,149
886
Other
484
677
1,244
1,943
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
11,149
11,223
32,041
30,559
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits
19,788
18,521
58,725
53,231
Occupancy expense
2,738
2,556
7,886
7,116
Equipment expense
4,811
4,280
13,903
12,736
FDIC Expense
690
558
2,235
1,721
Other
10,021
12,649
30,334
29,833
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
38,048
38,564
113,083
104,637
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
25,754
10,429
72,357
37,140
Provision for income taxes
4,992
1,688
14,603
6,106
NET INCOME
20,762
8,741
57,754
31,034
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on securities, net of reclassifications and taxes
19,596
31,628
33,642
24,067
Change in funded status of post retirement benefits, net of taxes
3
73
8
220
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
40,361
$
40,442
$
91,404
$
55,321
PER SHARE DATA
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
$
1.75
$
0.74
$
4.87
$
2.63
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)
11,851
11,808
11,848
11,809



Stock Information

Company Name: First Financial Corporation Indiana
Stock Symbol: THFF
Market: NASDAQ
Website: first-online.com

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