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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2025
HBT FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3908537-1117216
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
401 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, Illinois
61704
(Address of principal executive
offices)
(Zip Code)
(309) 662-4444
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareHBTThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 22, 2025, HBT Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended and year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Earnings Release”). A copy of the Earnings Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”).
The information contained in Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or into any filing or other document pursuant to the Exchange Act, except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company has prepared a presentation of its results for the fourth quarter ended and year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Presentation”) to be used from time to time during meetings with members of the investment community. A copy of the Presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Report. The Presentation will also be made available on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.hbtfinancial.com under the Presentations section.
The information contained in Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2 furnished herewith, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act, or into any filing or other document pursuant to the Exchange Act, except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On January 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of HBT Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share on the Company’s common stock (the “Dividend”). The Dividend is payable on February 11, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 4, 2025. This represents an increase of $0.02 from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit NumberDescription of Exhibit
Earnings Release issued January 22, 2025 for the Fourth Quarter Ended and Year Ended December 31, 2024.
HBT Financial, Inc. Presentation of Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended and Year Ended December 31, 2024.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HBT FINANCIAL, INC.
By:/s/ Peter R. Chapman
Name: Peter R. Chapman
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 22, 2025

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EXHIBIT 99.1
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HBT FINANCIAL, INC. ANNOUNCES
FOURTH QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Quarterly Cash Dividend Increased to $0.21 per Share
Fourth Quarter Highlights
Net income of $20.3 million, or $0.64 per diluted share; return on average assets (“ROAA”) of 1.61%; return on average stockholders' equity (“ROAE”) of 14.89%; and return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”)(1) of 17.40%
Adjusted net income(1) of $19.5 million; or $0.62 per diluted share; adjusted ROAA(1) of 1.56%; adjusted ROAE(1) of 14.36%; and adjusted ROATCE(1) of 16.77%
Asset quality remained strong with nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.16% and net charge-offs to average loans of 0.08%, on an annualized basis
Net interest margin and net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis)(1) nearly unchanged at 3.96% and 4.01%, respectively
Bloomington, IL, January 22, 2025 – HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBT) (the “Company” or “HBT Financial” or “HBT”), the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company, today reported net income of $20.3 million, or $0.64 diluted earnings per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. This compares to net income of $18.2 million, or $0.57 diluted earnings per share, for the third quarter of 2024, and net income of $18.4 million, or $0.58 diluted earnings per share, for the fourth quarter of 2023.
J. Lance Carter, President and Chief Executive Officer of HBT Financial, said, “We ended 2024 with another quarter of strong earnings. Adjusted net income(1) of $19.5 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, increased from $19.2 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024. Underpinning this strong financial performance was our resilient net interest margin (tax equivalent basis)(1) of 4.01% for the fourth quarter of 2024, down only 2 basis points from the third quarter of 2024 despite the Federal Reserve cutting the federal funds target range by 100 basis points since September 18, 2024. Our strong earnings generated good returns with adjusted ROAA(1) of 1.56% and adjusted ROATCE(1) of 16.77% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 1.50% and 17.19%, respectively, for the full year of 2024. Tangible book value per share(1) continued to increase during the quarter and has increased 14.7% during 2024. In addition to our strong earnings and profitability, our balance sheet remains strong with all capital ratios increasing during the fourth quarter of 2024. Finally, asset quality remains exceptional with nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.16% at December 31, 2024 and net charge-offs to average loans on an annualized basis of only 0.08% during the fourth quarter of 2024 and 0.05% for the full year of 2024.
Looking ahead to 2025, we feel confident that our balance sheet is well positioned to absorb the market’s interest rate outlook, our capital levels and operational structure support attractive acquisition opportunities should the right opportunity arise, and our asset quality remains strong with no significant signs of stress in any specific sector.”
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(1)See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most closely comparable GAAP financial measures.


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Adjusted Net Income
In addition to reporting GAAP results, the Company believes non-GAAP measures such as adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share, which adjust for acquisition expenses, branch closure expenses, gains (losses) on closed branch premises, net earnings (losses) from closed or sold operations, realized gains (losses) on sales of securities, mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustments, and the tax effect of these pre-tax adjustments, provide investors with additional insight into its operational performance. The Company reported adjusted net income of $19.5 million, or $0.62 adjusted diluted earnings per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. This compares to adjusted net income of $19.2 million, or $0.61 adjusted diluted earnings per share, for the third quarter of 2024, and adjusted net income of $19.3 million, or $0.60 adjusted diluted earnings per share, for the fourth quarter of 2023 (see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” tables below for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most closely comparable GAAP financial measures).
Cash Dividend
On January 21, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share on the Company’s common stock (the “Dividend”). The Dividend is payable on February 11, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 4, 2025. This represents an increase of $0.02 from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share.
Mr. Carter noted, “We are very pleased to announce that our strong financial performance and capital ratios have enabled us to further increase our quarterly cash dividend by $0.02 per share, or 10.5%, while maintaining more than sufficient capital to support the continued growth of the Company.”
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $47.4 million, a decrease of 0.7% from $47.7 million for the third quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower yields on loans and deposits with banks, driven by the recent cuts to short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve, which were mostly offset by lower funding costs and higher yields on debt securities.
Relative to the fourth quarter of 2023, net interest income increased 0.7% from $47.1 million. The increase was primarily attributable to improved interest-earning asset yields which were mostly offset by an increase in funding costs.
Net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 3.96%, compared to 3.98% for the third quarter of 2024, and net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis)(1) for the fourth quarter of 2024 was 4.01%, compared to 4.03% for the third quarter of 2024. Lower loan yields, which decreased 13 basis points to 6.32%, were largely offset by a decrease in funding costs, with the cost of funds decreasing 8 basis points to 1.39%, and an increase in debt securities yields, which increased 9 basis points to 2.41%.
Relative to the fourth quarter of 2023, net interest margin increased 3 basis points from 3.93% and net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis)(1) increased 2 basis points from 3.99%. These increases were primarily attributable to increases in interest-earning asset yields outpacing increases in funding costs.
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(1)See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most closely comparable GAAP financial measures.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $11.6 million, an increase from $8.7 million for the third quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to changes in the mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”) fair value adjustment, with a $1.3 million positive MSR fair value adjustment included in the fourth quarter 2024 results compared to a $1.5 million negative MSR fair value adjustment included in the third quarter 2024 results. Additionally, a $0.5 million increase in wealth management fees was primarily driven by an increase in farm real estate brokerage fees, and a $0.2 million increase in income on bank owned life insurance was primarily attributable to a $0.2 million gain on life insurance proceeds. Partially offsetting these increases was a $0.3 million loss on the sale of $2.4 million of debt securities during the fourth quarter of 2024.


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Relative to the fourth quarter of 2023, noninterest income increased 26.3% from $9.2 million. The increase was primarily attributable to a $1.3 million positive MSR fair value adjustment included in the fourth quarter 2024 results compared to a $1.2 million negative MSR fair value adjustment included in the fourth quarter 2023 results.
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $30.9 million, a 1.3% decrease from $31.3 million for the third quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $0.5 million decrease in salaries, primarily driven by lower vacation accruals, and a $0.3 million decrease in employee benefits, primarily driven by lower medical benefits expense. Partially offsetting these decreases was a $0.4 million increase in data processing expense.
Relative to the fourth quarter of 2023, noninterest expense increased 1.7% from $30.4 million. The increase was primarily attributable to a $0.4 million increase in data processing expense and a $0.3 million increase in occupancy expense, driven in part by planned building maintenance projects. These increases were partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in marketing and customer relations expense.
On February 1, 2023, HBT Financial completed its acquisition of Town and Country Financial Corporation (“Town and Country”) with the core system conversion successfully completed in April 2023. Acquisition-related expenses recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023 are summarized below. No Town and Country acquisition-related expenses were recognized subsequent to the second quarter of 2023.
(dollars in thousands)Year Ended December 31, 2023
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES$5,924 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries3,584 
Furniture and equipment39 
Data processing2,031 
Marketing and customer relations24 
Loan collection and servicing125 
Legal fees and other noninterest expense1,964 
Total noninterest expense7,767
Total acquisition-related expenses$13,691
Loan Portfolio
Total loans outstanding, before allowance for credit losses, were $3.47 billion at December 31, 2024, compared with $3.37 billion at September 30, 2024, and $3.40 billion at December 31, 2023. The $96.3 million increase from September 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to new originations to recurring customers and higher usage on existing lines of credit in our commercial and industrial portfolio. Higher line usage in our commercial and industrial portfolio was driven in part by a $11.3 million seasonal increase in grain elevator line balances as well as $12.0 million drawn on two customers’ lines which were funded shortly before and paid off shortly after year-end.
Deposits
Total deposits were $4.32 billion at December 31, 2024, compared with $4.28 billion at September 30, 2024, and $4.40 billion at December 31, 2023. The $37.6 million increase from September 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to higher balances maintained in retail accounts and a $17.2 million increase in wealth management customer reciprocal deposits included in money market accounts. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in public funds and a $30.0 million decrease in brokered deposits due to planned repayment at scheduled maturity.


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Asset Quality
Nonperforming loans totaled $7.7 million, or 0.22% of total loans, at December 31, 2024, compared with $8.2 million, or 0.24% of total loans, at September 30, 2024, and $7.9 million, or 0.23% of total loans, at December 31, 2023. Additionally, of the $7.7 million of nonperforming loans held as of December 31, 2024, $1.6 million is either wholly or partially guaranteed by the U.S. government. The $0.5 million decrease in nonperforming loans from September 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to a decrease in one-to-four family residential nonaccrual balances.
The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $0.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The provision for credit losses primarily reflects a $1.5 million increase in required reserves driven by increased loan balances and changes within the portfolio; a $0.6 million decrease in required reserves resulting from changes in economic forecasts; and a $0.2 million decrease in specific reserves.
The Company had net charge-offs of $0.7 million, or 0.08% of average loans on an annualized basis, for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to net charge-offs of $0.6 million, or 0.07% of average loans on an annualized basis, for the third quarter of 2024, and net charge-offs of $0.5 million, or 0.06% of average loans on an annualized basis, for the fourth quarter of 2023.
The Company’s allowance for credit losses was 1.21% of total loans and 549% of nonperforming loans at December 31, 2024, compared with 1.22% of total loans and 499% of nonperforming loans at September 30, 2024. In addition, the allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending-related commitments totaled $3.1 million as of December 31, 2024, compared with $4.1 million as of September 30, 2024.
Capital
As of December 31, 2024, the Company exceeded all regulatory capital requirements under Basel III as summarized in the following table:
December 31, 2024
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
With Capital
Conservation Buffer
Total capital to risk-weighted assets16.51 %10.50 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets14.50 8.50 
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio13.21 7.00 
Tier 1 leverage ratio11.51 4.00 
The ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets(1) increased to 9.42% as of December 31, 2024, from 9.35% as of September 30, 2024, and tangible book value per share(1) increased by $0.25 to $14.80 as of December 31, 2024, when compared to September 30, 2024.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company did not repurchase shares of its common stock under its stock repurchase program. The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program that took effect upon the expiration of the Company’s prior stock repurchase program on January 1, 2025. The new stock repurchase program will be in effect until January 1, 2026 and authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $15 million of its common stock.
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(1)See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most closely comparable GAAP financial measures.


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About HBT Financial, Inc.
HBT Financial, Inc., headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, is the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company, and has banking roots that can be traced back to 1920. HBT Financial provides a comprehensive suite of financial products and services to consumers, businesses, and municipal entities throughout Illinois and eastern Iowa through 66 full-service branches. As of December 31, 2024, HBT Financial had total assets of $5.0 billion, total loans of $3.5 billion, and total deposits of $4.3 billion.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Some of the financial measures included in this press release are not measures of financial performance recognized in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures include adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted ROAA, pre-provision net revenue, pre-provision net revenue less charge-offs (recoveries), adjusted pre-provision net revenue, adjusted pre-provision net revenue less charge-offs (recoveries), net interest income (tax-equivalent basis), net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis), efficiency ratio (tax-equivalent basis), adjusted efficiency ratio (tax-equivalent basis), the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible book value per share, adjusted ROAE, ROATCE, and adjusted ROATCE. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, together with the related GAAP financial measures, in its analysis of our performance and in making business decisions. Management believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present these non-GAAP financial measures, and accordingly believes that providing these measures may be useful for peer comparison purposes. These disclosures should not be viewed as substitutes for the results determined to be in accordance with GAAP; nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures that may be presented by other companies. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” tables.
Forward-Looking Statements
Readers should note that in addition to the historical information contained herein, this press release contains, and future oral and written statements of the Company and its management may contain, “forward-looking statements” within the meanings of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “will,” “propose,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” or “should,” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the strength of the local, state, national and international economies and financial markets (including effects of inflationary pressures and supply chain constraints); (ii) effects on the U.S. economy resulting from the implementation of policies proposed by the new presidential administration, including tariffs, mass deportations and tax regulations; (iii) the economic impact of any future terrorist threats and attacks, widespread disease or pandemics, acts of war or other threats thereof (including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East), or other adverse events that could cause economic deterioration or instability in credit markets, and the response of the local, state and national governments to any such adverse external events; (iv) new and revised accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by state and federal regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; (v) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning the Company’s general business and any changes in response to the bank failures in 2023; (vi) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of the Company’s assets; (vii) increased competition in the financial services sector, including from non-bank competitors such as credit unions and fintech companies, and the inability to attract new customers; (viii) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (ix) unexpected results of acquisitions, which may include failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions and the possibility that transaction costs may be greater than anticipated; (x) the loss of key executives, talent shortages or employee turnover; (xi) changes in consumer spending; (xii) unexpected outcomes or costs of existing or new litigation or other legal proceedings and regulatory actions involving the Company; (xiii) the economic impact on the Company and its customers of climate change, natural


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disasters and of exceptional weather occurrences such as tornadoes, floods and blizzards; (xiv) fluctuations in the value of securities held in our securities portfolio, including as a result of changes in interest rates; (xv) credit risks and risks from concentrations (by type of borrower, geographic area, collateral and industry) within our loan portfolio (including commercial real estate loans) and large loans to certain borrowers; (xvi) the overall health of the local and national real estate market; (xvii) the ability to maintain an adequate level of allowance for credit losses on loans; (xviii) the concentration of large deposits from certain clients who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits and who may withdraw deposits to diversify their exposure; (ix) the ability to successfully manage liquidity risk, which may increase dependence on non-core funding sources such as brokered deposits, and may negatively impact the Company’s cost of funds; (xx) the level of nonperforming assets on our balance sheets; (xxi) interruptions involving our information technology and communications systems or third-party servicers; (xxii) the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our third-party vendors’ information security controls or cybersecurity-related incidents, including as a result of sophisticated attacks using artificial intelligence and similar tools or as a result of insider fraud; (xxiii) the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management framework, and (xxiv) the ability of the Company to manage the risks associated with the foregoing as well as anticipated. Readers should note that the forward-looking statements included in this press release are not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning the Company and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT:
Peter Chapman
HBTIR@hbtbank.com
(309) 664-4556


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HBT Financial, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Summary
As of or for the Three Months EndedYear Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
20242023
Interest and dividend income$62,798 $64,117 $61,411 $251,700 $228,999 
Interest expense15,397 16,384 14,327 62,850 37,927 
Net interest income47,401 47,733 47,084 188,850 191,072 
Provision for credit losses725 603 1,113 3,031 7,573 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses46,676 47,130 45,971 185,819 183,499 
Noninterest income11,630 8,705 9,205 35,571 36,046 
Noninterest expense30,908 31,322 30,387 124,007 130,964 
Income before income tax expense27,398 24,513 24,789 97,383 88,581 
Income tax expense7,126 6,333 6,343 25,603 22,739 
Net income$20,272 $18,180 $18,446 $71,780 $65,842 
Earnings per share - Diluted$0.64 $0.57 $0.58 $2.26 $2.07 
Adjusted net income (1)
$19,546 $19,244 $19,272 $75,002 $78,182 
Adjusted earnings per share - Diluted (1)
0.62 0.61 0.60 2.37 2.46 
Book value per share$17.26 $17.04 $15.44 
Tangible book value per share (1)
14.80 14.55 12.90 
Shares of common stock outstanding31,559,366 31,559,366 31,695,828 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding31,559,366 31,559,366 31,708,381 31,590,117 31,626,308 
SUMMARY RATIOS
Net interest margin *3.96 %3.98 %3.93 %3.96 %4.09 %
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) * (1)(2)
4.01 4.03 3.99 4.01 4.15 
Efficiency ratio51.16 %54.24 %52.70 %53.99 %56.49 %
Efficiency ratio (tax-equivalent basis) (1)(2)
50.68 53.71 52.09 53.46 55.81 
Loan to deposit ratio80.27 %78.72 %77.35 %
Return on average assets *1.61 %1.44 %1.46 %1.43 %1.34 %
Return on average stockholders' equity *14.89 13.81 15.68 13.93 14.60 
Return on average tangible common equity * (1)
17.40 16.25 18.96 16.45 17.63 
Adjusted return on average assets * (1)
1.56 %1.53 %1.53 %1.50 %1.59 %
Adjusted return on average stockholders' equity * (1)
14.36 14.62 16.38 14.55 17.34 
Adjusted return on average tangible common equity * (1)
16.77 17.20 19.81 17.19 20.94 
CAPITAL
Total capital to risk-weighted assets16.51 %16.54 %15.33 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets14.50 14.48 13.42 
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio13.21 13.15 12.12 
Tier 1 leverage ratio11.51 11.16 10.49 
Total stockholders' equity to total assets10.82 10.77 9.65 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)
9.42 9.35 8.19 
ASSET QUALITY
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans *0.08 %0.07 %0.06 %0.05 %0.01 %
Allowance for credit losses to loans, before allowance for credit losses1.21 1.22 1.18 
Nonperforming loans to loans, before allowance for credit losses0.22 0.24 0.23 
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.16 0.17 0.17 
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*Annualized measure.
(1)See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most closely comparable GAAP financial measures.
(2)On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state tax rate of 9.5%.


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HBT Financial, Inc.
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Summary
Consolidated Statements of Income
Three Months EndedYear Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
20242023
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
Loans, including fees:
Taxable$52,587 $53,650 $52,060 $210,340 $191,008 
Federally tax exempt1,199 1,133 1,125 4,523 4,189 
Debt securities:
Taxable6,829 6,453 6,286 25,801 25,746 
Federally tax exempt482 502 888 2,102 4,225 
Interest-bearing deposits in bank1,520 2,230 786 8,272 3,020 
Other interest and dividend income181 149 266 662 811 
Total interest and dividend income62,798 64,117 61,411 251,700 228,999 
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits13,672 14,649 11,227 56,047 25,135 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase179 134 148 594 255 
Borrowings115 119 1,534 480 7,128 
Subordinated notes470 470 470 1,879 1,879 
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts961 1,012 948 3,850 3,530 
Total interest expense15,397 16,384 14,327 62,850 37,927 
Net interest income47,401 47,733 47,084 188,850 191,072 
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES725 603 1,113 3,031 7,573 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses46,676 47,130 45,971 185,819 183,499 
NONINTEREST INCOME
Card income2,797 2,753 2,717 11,051 11,043 
Wealth management fees3,138 2,670 2,885 10,978 9,883 
Service charges on deposit accounts2,080 2,081 2,016 7,932 7,846 
Mortgage servicing1,158 1,113 1,156 4,437 4,678 
Mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustment1,331 (1,488)(1,155)(174)(1,615)
Gains on sale of mortgage loans409 461 401 1,611 1,526 
Realized gains (losses) on sales of securities(315)— — (3,697)(1,820)
Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities(83)136 221 (59)160 
Gains (losses) on foreclosed assets(44)58 22 501 
Gains (losses) on other assets(2)(635)166 
Income on bank owned life insurance415 170 158 915 573 
Other noninterest income691 855 743 3,190 3,105 
Total noninterest income11,630 8,705 9,205 35,571 36,046 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries15,784 16,325 15,738 65,130 67,453 
Employee benefits2,649 2,997 2,379 11,311 10,037 
Occupancy of bank premises2,773 2,695 2,458 10,293 9,918 
Furniture and equipment460 446 655 2,004 2,790 
Data processing2,998 2,640 2,565 11,169 12,352 
Marketing and customer relations948 1,380 1,169 4,320 5,043 
Amortization of intangible assets709 710 720 2,839 2,670 
FDIC insurance557 572 575 2,254 2,280 
Loan collection and servicing653 476 431 2,056 1,402 
Foreclosed assets31 19 17 109 251 
Other noninterest expense3,346 3,062 3,680 12,522 16,768 
Total noninterest expense30,908 31,322 30,387 124,007 130,964 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE27,398 24,513 24,789 97,383 88,581 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE7,126 6,333 6,343 25,603 22,739 
NET INCOME$20,272 $18,180 $18,446 $71,780 $65,842 
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC$0.64 $0.58 $0.58 $2.27 $2.08 
EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED$0.64 $0.57 $0.58 $2.26 $2.07 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING31,559,36631,559,36631,708,38131,590,11731,626,308


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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$29,552 $26,776 $26,256 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks108,140 152,895 114,996 
Cash and cash equivalents137,692 179,671 141,252 
Interest-bearing time deposits with banks— — 509 
Debt securities available-for-sale, at fair value698,049 710,303 759,461 
Debt securities held-to-maturity499,858 505,075 521,439 
Equity securities with readily determinable fair value3,315 3,364 3,360 
Equity securities with no readily determinable fair value2,629 2,638 2,505 
Restricted stock, at cost5,086 5,086 7,160 
Loans held for sale1,586 2,959 2,318 
Loans, before allowance for credit losses3,466,146 3,369,830 3,404,417 
Allowance for credit losses(42,044)(40,966)(40,048)
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses3,424,102 3,328,864 3,364,369 
Bank owned life insurance23,989 24,405 23,905 
Bank premises and equipment, net66,758 65,919 65,150 
Bank premises held for sale317 317 — 
Foreclosed assets367 376 852 
Goodwill59,820 59,820 59,820 
Intangible assets, net17,843 18,552 20,682 
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value18,827 17,496 19,001 
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries1,614 1,614 1,614 
Accrued interest receivable24,770 24,160 24,534 
Other assets46,280 40,109 55,239 
Total assets$5,032,902 $4,990,728 $5,073,170 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing$1,046,405 $1,008,359 $1,072,407 
Interest-bearing3,271,849 3,272,341 3,329,030 
Total deposits4,318,254 4,280,700 4,401,437 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase28,969 29,029 42,442 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances13,231 13,435 12,623 
Subordinated notes39,553 39,533 39,474 
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts52,849 52,834 52,789 
Other liabilities35,441 37,535 34,909 
Total liabilities4,488,297 4,453,066 4,583,674 
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock328 328 327 
Surplus297,297 296,810 295,877 
Retained earnings316,764 302,532 269,051 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(46,765)(38,989)(57,163)
Treasury stock at cost(23,019)(23,019)(18,596)
Total stockholders’ equity544,605 537,662 489,496 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$5,032,902 $4,990,728 $5,073,170 
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING31,559,366 31,559,366 31,695,828 


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(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
LOANS
Commercial and industrial$428,389 $395,598 $427,800 
Commercial real estate - owner occupied322,316 288,838 295,842 
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied899,565 889,188 880,681 
Construction and land development374,657 359,151 363,983 
Multi-family431,524 432,712 417,923 
One-to-four family residential463,968 472,040 491,508 
Agricultural and farmland293,375 297,102 287,294 
Municipal, consumer, and other252,352 235,201 239,386 
Total loans$3,466,146 $3,369,830 $3,404,417 
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
DEPOSITS
Noninterest-bearing deposits$1,046,405 $1,008,359 $1,072,407 
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing demand1,099,061 1,076,445 1,145,092 
Money market820,825 795,150 803,381 
Savings566,533 566,783 608,424 
Time785,430 803,964 627,253 
Brokered— 29,999 144,880 
Total interest-bearing deposits3,271,849 3,272,341 3,329,030 
Total deposits$4,318,254 $4,280,700 $4,401,437 



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Three Months Ended
December 31, 2024September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Average BalanceInterestYield/Cost *Average BalanceInterestYield/Cost *Average BalanceInterestYield/Cost *
ASSETS
Loans$3,387,541 $53,786 6.32 %$3,379,299 $54,783 6.45 %$3,374,451 $53,185 6.25 %
Debt securities1,208,404 7,311 2.41 1,191,642 6,955 2.32 1,275,531 7,174 2.23 
Deposits with banks149,691 1,520 4.04 185,870 2,230 4.77 84,021 786 3.71 
Other12,698 181 5.68 12,660 149 4.68 14,747 266 7.16 
Total interest-earning assets4,758,334 $62,798 5.25 %4,769,471 $64,117 5.35 %4,748,750 $61,411 5.13 %
Allowance for credit losses(40,942)(40,780)(38,844)
Noninterest-earning assets277,074 278,030 292,543 
Total assets$4,994,466 $5,006,721 $5,002,449 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing demand$1,088,082 $1,351 0.49 %$1,085,609 $1,408 0.52 %$1,140,438 $1,228 0.43 %
Money market787,768 4,444 2.24 800,651 4,726 2.35 684,197 2,885 1.67 
Savings562,833 389 0.27 573,077 396 0.27 610,767 417 0.27 
Time796,494 7,439 3.72 804,379 7,702 3.81 599,293 4,773 3.16 
Brokered3,261 49 5.96 29,996 417 5.54 140,963 1,924 5.42 
Total interest-bearing deposits3,238,438 13,672 1.68 3,293,712 14,649 1.77 3,175,658 11,227 1.40 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase31,624 179 2.26 29,426 134 1.80 34,282 148 1.71 
Borrowings13,370 115 3.42 13,691 119 3.47 114,220 1,534 5.33 
Subordinated notes39,543 470 4.73 39,524 470 4.73 39,464 470 4.72 
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts52,841 961 7.23 52,827 1,012 7.63 52,782 948 7.13 
Total interest-bearing liabilities3,375,816 $15,397 1.81 %3,429,180 $16,384 1.90 %3,416,406 $14,327 1.66 %
Noninterest-bearing deposits1,041,471 1,013,893 1,081,795 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities35,644 39,903 37,440 
Total liabilities4,452,931 4,482,976 4,535,641 
Stockholders' Equity541,535 523,745 466,808 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$4,994,466 $5,006,721 $5,002,449 
Net interest income/Net interest margin (1)
$47,401 3.96 %$47,733 3.98 %$47,084 3.93 %
Tax-equivalent adjustment (2)
562 0.05 552 0.05 666 0.06 
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)/
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (2) (3)
$47,963 4.01 %$48,285 4.03 %$47,750 3.99 %
Net interest rate spread (4)
3.44 %3.45 %3.47 %
Net interest-earning assets (5)
$1,382,518 $1,340,291 $1,332,344 
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities1.411.391.39
Cost of total deposits1.27 %1.35 %1.05 %
Cost of funds1.39 1.47 1.26 
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*Annualized measure.
(1)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
(2)On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state income tax rate of 9.5%.
(3)See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most closely comparable GAAP financial measures.
(4)Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest-earning assets represents total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.


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Year Ended
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)Average BalanceInterestYield/CostAverage BalanceInterestYield/Cost
ASSETS
Loans$3,378,059 $214,863 6.36 %$3,231,736 $195,197 6.04 %
Debt securities1,200,444 27,903 2.32 1,343,419 29,971 2.23 
Deposits with banks178,436 8,272 4.64 84,544 3,020 3.57 
Other12,732 662 5.20 15,326 811 5.29 
Total interest-earning assets4,769,671 $251,700 5.28 %4,675,025 $228,999 4.90 %
Allowance for credit losses(40,694)(37,504)
Noninterest-earning assets279,106 290,383 
Total assets$5,008,083 $4,927,904 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing demand$1,106,136 $5,499 0.50 %$1,188,680 $3,130 0.26 %
Money market797,444 18,637 2.34 669,118 7,352 1.10 
Savings584,769 1,621 0.28 661,424 1,033 0.16 
Time757,456 28,183 3.72 481,466 10,784 2.24 
Brokered38,286 2,107 5.50 52,724 2,836 5.38 
Total interest-bearing deposits3,284,091 56,047 1.71 3,053,412 25,135 0.82 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase30,984 594 1.92 35,450 255 0.72 
Borrowings13,383 480 3.59 139,817 7,128 5.10 
Subordinated notes39,514 1,879 4.75 39,434 1,879 4.76 
Junior subordinated debentures issued to capital trusts52,819 3,850 7.29 51,489 3,530 6.86 
Total interest-bearing liabilities3,420,791 $62,850 1.84 %3,319,602 $37,927 1.14 %
Noninterest-bearing deposits1,033,811 1,113,300 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities38,113 44,074 
Total liabilities4,492,715 4,476,976 
Stockholders' Equity515,368 450,928 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$5,008,083 4,927,904 
Net interest income/Net interest margin (1)
$188,850 3.96 %$191,072 4.09 %
Tax-equivalent adjustment (2)
2,242 0.05 2,758 0.06 
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)/
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (2) (3)
$191,092 4.01 %$193,830 4.15 %
Net interest rate spread (4)
3.44 %3.76 %
Net interest-earning assets (5)
$1,348,880 $1,355,423 
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities1.391.41
Cost of total deposits1.30 %0.60 %
Cost of funds1.41 0.86 
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(1)Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.
(2)On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state income tax rate of 9.5%.
(3)See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most closely comparable GAAP financial measures.
(4)Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest-earning assets represents total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities.


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(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
NONPERFORMING ASSETS
Nonaccrual$7,652 $8,200 $7,820 
Past due 90 days or more, still accruing37 
Total nonperforming loans7,656 8,205 7,857 
Foreclosed assets367 376 852 
Total nonperforming assets$8,023 $8,581 $8,709 
Nonperforming loans that are wholly or partially guaranteed by the U.S. Government$1,573 $2,046 $2,641 
Allowance for credit losses$42,044 $40,966 $40,048 
Loans, before allowance for credit losses3,466,146 3,369,830 3,404,417 
CREDIT QUALITY RATIOS
Allowance for credit losses to loans, before allowance for credit losses1.21 %1.22 %1.18 %
Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans549.45 499.59 512.12 
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans549.16 499.28 509.71 
Nonaccrual loans to loans, before allowance for credit losses0.22 0.24 0.23 
Nonperforming loans to loans, before allowance for credit losses0.22 0.24 0.23 
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.16 0.17 0.17 
Nonperforming assets to loans, before allowance for credit losses, and foreclosed assets0.23 0.25 0.26 
Three Months EndedYear Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
20242023
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Beginning balance$40,966 $40,806 $38,863 $40,048 $25,333 
Adoption of ASC 326— — — — 6,983 
PCD allowance established in acquisition— — — — 1,247 
Provision for credit losses1,771 746 1,661 3,754 6,665 
Charge-offs(1,086)(1,101)(626)(3,284)(1,359)
Recoveries393 515 150 1,526 1,179 
Ending balance$42,044 $40,966 $40,048 $42,044 $40,048 
Net charge-offs$693 $586 $476 $1,758 $180 
Average loans3,387,541 3,379,299 3,374,451 3,378,059 3,231,736 
Net charge-offs to average loans *0.08 %0.07 %0.06 %0.05 %0.01 %
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*Annualized measure.
Three Months EndedYear Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
20242023
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Loans (1)
$1,771 $746 $1,661 $3,754 $6,665 
Unfunded lending-related commitments (1)
(1,046)(143)(548)(723)908 
Total provision for credit losses$725 $603 $1,113 $3,031 $7,573 
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(1)Includes recognition of an allowance for credit losses on non-PCD loans of $5.2 million and an allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments of $0.7 million in connection with the Town and Country merger during the first quarter of 2023.


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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures –
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Return on Average Assets
Three Months EndedYear Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
20242023
Net income$20,272 $18,180 $18,446 $71,780 $65,842 
Less: adjustments
Acquisition expenses (1)
— — — — (13,691)
Gains (losses) on closed branch premises— — — (635)75 
Realized gains (losses) on sales of securities(315)— — (3,697)(1,820)
Mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustment1,331 (1,488)(1,155)(174)(1,615)
Total adjustments1,016 (1,488)(1,155)(4,506)(17,051)
Tax effect of adjustments (2)
(290)424 329 1,284 4,711 
Total adjustments after tax effect726 (1,064)(826)(3,222)(12,340)
Adjusted net income$19,546 $19,244 $19,272 $75,002 $78,182 
Average assets$4,994,466 $5,006,721 $5,002,449 $5,008,083 $4,927,904 
Return on average assets *1.61 %1.44 %1.46 %1.43 %1.34 %
Adjusted return on average assets *1.56 1.53 1.53 1.50 1.59 
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*Annualized measure.
(1)Includes recognition of an allowance for credit losses on non-PCD loans of $5.2 million and an allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments of $0.7 million in connection with the Town and Country merger during the first quarter of 2023.
(2)Assumes a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state tax rate of 9.5%.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures –
Adjusted Earnings Per Share — Basic and Diluted
Three Months EndedYear Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
20242023
Numerator:
Net income$20,272 $18,180 $18,446 $71,780 $65,842 
Earnings allocated to participating securities (1)
— — (10)— (36)
Numerator for earnings per share - basic and diluted$20,272 $18,180 $18,436 $71,780 $65,806 
Adjusted net income$19,546 $19,244 $19,272 $75,002 $78,182 
Earnings allocated to participating securities (1)
— — (9)— (42)
Numerator for adjusted earnings per share - basic and diluted$19,546 $19,244 $19,263 $75,002 $78,140 
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding31,559,366 31,559,366 31,708,381 31,590,117 31,626,308 
Dilutive effect of outstanding restricted stock units143,498 118,180 139,332 122,363 111,839 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, including all dilutive potential shares31,702,864 31,677,546 31,847,713 31,712,480 31,738,147 
Earnings per share - Basic$0.64 $0.58 $0.58 $2.27 $2.08 
Earnings per share - Diluted$0.64 $0.57 $0.58 $2.26 $2.07 
Adjusted earnings per share - Basic$0.62 $0.61 $0.61 $2.37 $2.47 
Adjusted earnings per share - Diluted$0.62 $0.61 $0.60 $2.37 $2.46 
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(1)The Company previously granted restricted stock units that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents, which were considered participating securities. Prior to 2024, these restricted stock units were included in the calculation of basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.


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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures –
Pre-Provision Net Revenue, Pre-Provision Net Revenue Less Net Charge-offs (Recoveries),
Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue, and Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue Less Net Charge-offs (Recoveries)
Three Months Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
20242023
Net interest income$47,401 $47,733 $47,084 $188,850 $191,072 
Noninterest income11,630 8,705 9,205 35,571 36,046 
Noninterest expense(30,908)(31,322)(30,387)(124,007)(130,964)
Pre-provision net revenue28,123 25,116 25,902 100,414 96,154 
Less: adjustments
Acquisition expenses— — — — (7,767)
Gains (losses) on closed branch premises— — — (635)75 
Realized gains (losses) on sales of securities(315)— — (3,697)(1,820)
Mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustment1,331 (1,488)(1,155)(174)(1,615)
Total adjustments1,016 (1,488)(1,155)(4,506)(11,127)
Adjusted pre-provision net revenue$27,107 $26,604 $27,057 $104,920 $107,281 
Pre-provision net revenue$28,123 $25,116 $25,902 $100,414 $96,154 
Less: net charge-offs693 586 476 1,758 180 
Pre-provision net revenue less net charge-offs$27,430 $24,530 $25,426 $98,656 $95,974 
Adjusted pre-provision net revenue$27,107 $26,604 $27,057 $104,920 $107,281 
Less: net charge-offs693 586 476 1,758 180 
Adjusted pre-provision net revenue less net charge-offs$26,414 $26,018 $26,581 $103,162 $107,101 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures –
Net Interest Income (Tax-equivalent Basis) and Net Interest Margin (Tax-equivalent Basis)
Three Months EndedYear Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
20242023
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis)
Net interest income$47,401 $47,733 $47,084 $188,850 $191,072 
Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)
562 552 666 2,242 2,758 
Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (1)
$47,963 $48,285 $47,750 $191,092 $193,830 
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis)
Net interest margin *3.96 %3.98 %3.93 %3.96 %4.09 %
Tax-equivalent adjustment * (1)
0.05 0.05 0.06 0.05 0.06 
Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) * (1)
4.01 %4.03 %3.99 %4.01 %4.15 %
Average interest-earning assets$4,758,334 $4,769,471 $4,748,750 $4,769,671 $4,675,025 
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*Annualized measure.
(1)On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state tax rate of 9.5%.


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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures –
Efficiency Ratio (Tax-equivalent Basis) and Adjusted Efficiency Ratio (Tax-equivalent Basis)
Three Months EndedYear Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
20242023
Total noninterest expense$30,908 $31,322 $30,387 $124,007 $130,964 
Less: amortization of intangible assets709 710 720 2,839 2,670 
Noninterest expense excluding amortization of intangible assets30,199 30,612 29,667 121,168 128,294 
Less: adjustments to noninterest expense
Acquisition expenses— — — — 7,767 
Total adjustments to noninterest expense— — — — 7,767 
Adjusted noninterest expense$30,199 $30,612 $29,667 $121,168 $120,527 
Net interest income$47,401 $47,733 $47,084 $188,850 $191,072 
Total noninterest income11,630 8,705 9,205 35,571 36,046 
Operating revenue59,031 56,438 56,289 224,421 227,118 
Tax-equivalent adjustment (1)
562 552 666 2,242 2,758 
Operating revenue (tax-equivalent basis) (1)
59,593 56,990 56,955 226,663 229,876 
Less: adjustments to noninterest income
Gains (losses) on closed branch premises— — — (635)75 
Realized gains (losses) on sales of securities(315)— — (3,697)(1,820)
Mortgage servicing rights fair value adjustment1,331 (1,488)(1,155)(174)(1,615)
Total adjustments to noninterest income1,016 (1,488)(1,155)(4,506)(3,360)
Adjusted operating revenue (tax-equivalent basis) (1)
$58,577 $58,478 $58,110 $231,169 $233,236 
Efficiency ratio51.16 %54.24 %52.70 %53.99 %56.49 %
Efficiency ratio (tax-equivalent basis) (1)
50.68 53.71 52.09 53.46 55.81 
Adjusted efficiency ratio (tax-equivalent basis) (1)
51.55 52.35 51.05 52.42 51.68 
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(1)On a tax-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 21% and a state tax rate of 9.5%.


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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures –
Ratio of Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets and Tangible Book Value Per Share
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Tangible Common Equity
Total stockholders' equity$544,605 $537,662 $489,496 
Less: Goodwill59,820 59,820 59,820 
Less: Intangible assets, net17,843 18,552 20,682 
Tangible common equity$466,942 $459,290 $408,994 
Tangible Assets
Total assets$5,032,902 $4,990,728 $5,073,170 
Less: Goodwill59,820 59,820 59,820 
Less: Intangible assets, net17,843 18,552 20,682 
Tangible assets$4,955,239 $4,912,356 $4,992,668 
Total stockholders' equity to total assets10.82 %10.77 %9.65 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets9.42 9.35 8.19 
Shares of common stock outstanding31,559,366 31,559,366 31,695,828 
Book value per share$17.26 $17.04 $15.44 
Tangible book value per share14.80 14.55 12.90 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures –
Return on Average Tangible Common Equity,
Adjusted Return on Average Stockholders' Equity and Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Common Equity
Three Months EndedYear Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)December 31,
2024
September 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
20242023
Average Tangible Common Equity
Total stockholders' equity$541,535 $523,745 $466,808 $515,368 $450,928 
Less: Goodwill59,820 59,820 59,820 59,820 57,266 
Less: Intangible assets, net18,170 18,892 21,060 19,247 20,272 
Average tangible common equity$463,545 $445,033 $385,928 $436,301 $373,390 
Net income$20,272 $18,180 $18,446 $71,780 $65,842 
Adjusted net income19,546 19,244 19,272 75,002 78,182 
Return on average stockholders' equity *14.89 %13.81 %15.68 %13.93 %14.60 %
Return on average tangible common equity *17.40 16.25 18.96 16.45 17.63 
Adjusted return on average stockholders' equity *14.36 %14.62 %16.38 %14.55 %17.34 %
Adjusted return on average tangible common equity *16.77 17.20 19.81 17.19 20.94 
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*Annualized measure.

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HBT Financial, Inc. January 22, 2025 Q4 2024 Results Presentation


 
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Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this presentation, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the strength of the local, state, national and international economies and financial markets (including effects of inflationary pressures and supply chain constraints); (ii) effects on the U.S. economy resulting from the implementation of policies proposed by the new presidential administration, including tariffs, mass deportations and tax regulations; (iii) the economic impact of any future terrorist threats and attacks, widespread disease or pandemics, acts of war or other threats thereof (including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East), or other adverse events that could cause economic deterioration or instability in credit markets, and the response of the local, state and national governments to any such adverse external events; (iv) new and revised accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by state and federal regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; (v) changes in state and federal laws, regulations and governmental policies concerning the Company’s general business and any changes in response to the bank failures in 2023; (vi) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of the Company’s assets; (vii) increased competition in the financial services sector, including from non-bank competitors such as credit unions and fintech companies, and the inability to attract new customers; (viii) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (ix) unexpected results of acquisitions, which may include failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions and the possibility that transaction costs may be greater than anticipated; (x) the loss of key executives, talent shortages or employee turnover; (xi) changes in consumer spending; (xii) unexpected outcomes or costs of existing or new litigation or other legal proceedings and regulatory actions involving the Company; (xiii) the economic impact on the Company and its customers of climate change, natural disasters and of exceptional weather occurrences such as tornadoes, floods and blizzards; (xiv) fluctuations in the value of securities held in our securities portfolio, including as a result of changes in interest rates; (xv) credit risks and risks from concentrations (by type of borrower, geographic area, collateral and industry) within our loan portfolio (including commercial real estate loans) and large loans to certain borrowers; (xvi) the overall health of the local and national real estate market; (xvii) the ability to maintain an adequate level of allowance for credit losses on loans; (xviii) the concentration of large deposits from certain clients who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits and who may withdraw deposits to diversify their exposure; (ix) the ability to successfully manage liquidity risk, which may increase dependence on non-core funding sources such as brokered deposits, and may negatively impact the Company’s cost of funds; (xx) the level of nonperforming assets on our balance sheets; (xxi) interruptions involving our information technology and communications systems or third-party servicers; (xxii) the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our third-party vendors’ information security controls or cybersecurity-related incidents, including as a result of sophisticated attacks using artificial intelligence and similar tools or as a result of insider fraud; (xxiii) the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management framework, and (xxiv) the ability of the Company to manage the risks associated with the foregoing as well as anticipated. Readers should note that the forward-looking statements included in this presentation are not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning the Company and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. While the Company believes these are useful measures for investors, they are not presented in accordance with GAAP. You should not consider non-GAAP measures in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable or other financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Because not all companies use identical calculations, the presentation herein of non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Tax-equivalent adjustments assume a federal tax rate of 21% and state tax rate of 9.5%. For a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures we use to the most closely comparable GAAP measures, see the Appendix to this presentation.


 
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Arial 0 101 88 14 137 119 8 176 152 96 194 80 166 182 64 215 237 234 109 110 106 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 101 88 1st Level Bullet Text Charts Soft colors 211, 217, 216 211, 223, 220 217, 236, 215 211, 226, 222 242, 249, 248 249, 252, 251 250, 250, 250 229, 233, 213 30 Non-GAAP Reconciliations (cont’d) ($000) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Net interest income $ 117,605 $ 122,403 $ 145,874 $ 191,072 $ 188,850 Tax-equivalent adjustment 1,943 2,028 2,499 2,758 2,242 Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) $ 119,548 $ 124,431 $ 148,373 $ 193,830 $ 191,092 Average interest-earnings assets $ 3,318,764 $ 3,846,473 $ 4,118,124 $ 4,675,025 $ 4,769,671 Net Interest Income (tax-equivalent basis) Net Interest Margin (tax-equivalent basis) * Annualized measure. (%) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Net interest margin 3.54 % 3.18 % 3.54 % 4.09 % 3.96 % Tax-equivalent adjustment 0.06 % 0.05 % 0.06 % 0.06 % 0.05 % Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) 3.60 % 3.23 % 3.60 % 4.15 % 4.01 % Net Interest Income (tax-equivalent basis) Net Interest Margin (tax-equivalent basis) ($000) 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 4Q24 Net interest income $ 47,084 $ 46,688 $ 47,028 $ 47,733 $ 47,401 Tax-equivalent adjustment 666 575 553 552 562 Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) $ 47,750 $ 47,263 $ 47,581 $ 48,285 $ 47,963 Average interest-earnings assets $ 4,748,750 $ 4,765,449 $ 4,785,558 $ 4,769,471 $ 4,758,334 (%) 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 4Q24 Net interest margin 3.93 %* 3.94 %* 3.95 %* 3.98 %* 3.96 %* Tax-equivalent adjustment 0.06 %* 0.05 %* 0.05 %* 0.05 %* 0.05 %* Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) 3.99 %* 3.99 %* 4.00 %* 4.03 %* 4.01 %*


 
Arial 0 101 88 14 137 119 8 176 152 96 194 80 166 182 64 215 237 234 109 110 106 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 101 88 1st Level Bullet Text Charts Soft colors 211, 217, 216 211, 223, 220 217, 236, 215 211, 226, 222 242, 249, 248 249, 252, 251 250, 250, 250 229, 233, 213 31 Non-GAAP Reconciliations (cont’d) Efficiency Ratio (tax-equivalent basis) ($000) 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total noninterest expense $ 91,246 $ 105,107 $ 130,964 $ 124,007 Less: amortization of intangible assets (1,054) (873) (2,670) (2,839) Noninterest expense excluding amortization of intangible assets $ 90,192 $ 104,234 $ 128,294 $ 121,168 Net interest income $ 122,403 $ 145,874 $ 191,072 $ 188,850 Total noninterest income 37,328 34,717 36,046 35,571 Operating revenue 159,731 180,591 227,118 224,421 Tax-equivalent adjustment 2,028 2,499 2,758 2,242 Operating revenue (tax-equivalent basis) $ 161,759 $ 183,090 $ 229,876 $ 226,663 Efficiency ratio 56.46 % 57.72 % 56.49 % 53.99 % Efficiency ratio (tax-equivalent basis) 55.76 % 56.93 % 55.81 % 53.46 %


 
Arial 0 101 88 14 137 119 8 176 152 96 194 80 166 182 64 215 237 234 109 110 106 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 101 88 1st Level Bullet Text Charts Soft colors 211, 217, 216 211, 223, 220 217, 236, 215 211, 226, 222 242, 249, 248 249, 252, 251 250, 250, 250 229, 233, 213 32 Non-GAAP Reconciliations (cont’d) ($000) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Tangible common equity Total equity $ 363,917 $ 411,881 $ 373,632 $ 489,496 $ 544,605 Less: goodwill (23,620) (29,322) (29,322) (59,820) (59,820) Less: core deposit intangible (2,798) (1,943) (1,070) (20,682) (17,843) Tangible common equity $ 337,499 $ 380,616 $ 343,240 $ 408,994 466,942 Unrealized loss on HTM securities (54,672) Tax Effect 15,308 Tangible common equity - HTM adjusted $ 427,578 Tangible assets Total assets $ 3,666,567 $ 4,314,254 $ 4,286,734 $ 5,073,170 $ 5,032,902 Less: goodwill (23,620) (29,322) (29,322) (59,820) (59,820) Less: core deposit intangible (2,798) (1,943) (1,070) (20,682) (17,843) Tangible assets $ 3,640,149 $ 4,282,989 $ 4,256,342 $ 4,992,668 4,955,239 Unrealized loss on HTM securities (54,672) Tax Effect 15,308 Tangible assets - HTM adjusted $ 4,915,875 Total stockholders’ equity to total assets 9.93 % 9.55 % 8.72 % 9.65 % 10.82 % Tangible common equity to tangible assets 9.27 % 8.89 % 8.06 % 8.19 % 9.42 % Tangible common equity to tangible assets - HTM adjusted 8.70 % Shares outstanding 27,457,306 28,986,061 28,752,626 31,695,828 31,559,366 Book value per share $ 13.25 $ 14.21 $ 12.99 $ 15.44 $ 17.26 Tangible book value per share $ 12.29 $ 13.13 $ 11.94 $ 12.90 $ 14.80 Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets


 
Arial 0 101 88 14 137 119 8 176 152 96 194 80 166 182 64 215 237 234 109 110 106 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 101 88 1st Level Bullet Text Charts Soft colors 211, 217, 216 211, 223, 220 217, 236, 215 211, 226, 222 242, 249, 248 249, 252, 251 250, 250, 250 229, 233, 213 33 Non-GAAP Reconciliations (cont’d) ($000) 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total deposits $ 3,738,185 $ 3,587,024 $ 4,401,437 $ 4,318,254 Less: time deposits of $250,000 or more (59,512) (27,158) (130,183) (202,196) Less: brokered deposits (4,238) — (144,880) — Core deposits $ 3,674,435 $ 3,559,866 $ 4,126,374 $ 4,116,058 Core deposits to total deposits 98.29 % 99.24 % 93.75 % 95.32 % Core Deposits


 
Arial 0 101 88 14 137 119 8 176 152 96 194 80 166 182 64 215 237 234 109 110 106 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 101 88 1st Level Bullet Text Charts Soft colors 211, 217, 216 211, 223, 220 217, 236, 215 211, 226, 222 242, 249, 248 249, 252, 251 250, 250, 250 229, 233, 213 34 Peer Group Members Ticker Symbol Company Name BFC Bank First Corporation BY Byline Bancorp, Inc. CIVB Civista Bancshares, Inc. FMNB Farmers National Banc Corp. THFF First Financial Corporation FMBH First Mid Bancshares, Inc. GABC German American Bancorp, Inc. GSBC Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. HBNC Horizon Bancorp, Inc. IBCP Independent Bank Corporation LKFN Lakeland Financial Corporation MBWM Mercantile Bank Corporation MSBI Midland States Bancorp, Inc. MOFG MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. NIC Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. OSBC Old Second Bancorp, Inc. PEBO Peoples Bancorp Inc. PFC Premier Financial Corp. QCRH QCR Holdings, Inc. SMBC Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. SYBT Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.


 
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