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Exhibit 99.1
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NEWS RELEASE
Independent Bank Corporation
4200 East Beltline
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616.527.5820
For Release:Immediately
Contact:
William B. Kessel, President and CEO, 616.447.3933
Gavin A. Mohr, Chief Financial Officer, 616.447.3929
INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION REPORTS 2024 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Second Quarter Highlights

Highlights for the second quarter of 2024 include:
Increases in net income and diluted earnings per share of 25.3% and 25.7%, respectively, over second quarter of 2023;
An increase in tangible book value per share of $2.71 (16.5%) over the second quarter of 2023;
Net growth in core deposits of $53.3 million (or 4.8% annualized) from March 31, 2024;
Net growth in loans of $11.9 million (or 1.2% annualized) from March 31, 2024; and
The payment of a 24 cent per share dividend on common stock on May 13, 2024.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 25, 2024 - Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) reported second quarter 2024 net income of $18.5 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, versus net income of $14.8 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

William B. (“Brad”) Kessel, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Bank Corporation, commented: “I am proud of our team and very pleased with our second quarter 2024 results, driving organic growth on both sides of the balance sheet. Overall loans increased 1.2% (annualized), despite a higher-than-normal level of commercial payoffs and paydowns, while core deposits are up 4.8% (annualized). We were able to generate net interest margin expansion, increasing to 3.40% from 3.30% on a linked quarter basis and net interest income growth on both a linked quarter basis and on a year over year quarterly basis. We believe that our expenses continue to be well managed, and we continue to see improved operational scale from strategic investments we have made in recent years. Our credit metrics continue to be excellent, with watch credits and non-performing assets near historic lows. These fundamentals drove good growth in both our earnings per share (26%) and tangible book value per share (16%) compared to the prior year quarter. Based on a robust commercial loan pipeline, the past record of our core group of professionals and the on-going strategic initiative to add talented bankers to our team, we are optimistic about continuing these growth trends for the second half of the year and into 2025.”

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Significant items impacting comparable second quarter 2024 and 2023 results include the following:
Changes in the fair value due to price of capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights (the “MSR Changes”) of  $0.9 million ($0.03 per diluted share, after taxes) for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $2.4 million ($0.09 per diluted share, after taxes) for the three-months ended June 30, 2023.
The provision for credit losses was an expense of $0.02 million ($0.00 per diluted share, after taxes) in the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, as compared to an expense of $3.3 million ($0.12 per diluted share, after taxes) in the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Gain on equity securities at fair value of $2.7 million ($0.10 per diluted share, after tax) in the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, attributable to the exchange of our Visa Class B-1 common stock. No gain or loss on equity securities at fair value was recorded for the second quarter of 2023.

Operating Results
The Company’s net interest income totaled $41.3 million during the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $3.0 million, or 7.8% from the year-ago period, and an increase of $1.1 million, or 2.9%, from the first quarter of 2024. The Company’s tax equivalent net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets (the “net interest margin”) was 3.40% during the second quarter of 2024, compared to 3.24% in the year-ago period, and 3.30% in the first quarter of 2024. The year-over-year quarterly increase in net interest income was due to an increase in average interest-earning assets and the net interest margin. The increase in net interest income compared to the linked quarter was due to an increase in the net interest margin that was partially offset by a decrease in average interest earning assets. Average interest-earning assets were $4.89 billion in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $4.76 billion in the year ago quarter and $4.91 billion in the first quarter of 2024.
Non-interest income totaled $15.2 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $15.4 million in the comparable prior year period. This change was primarily due to variances in mortgage banking related revenues and gain on equity securities at fair value.
Gain on equity securities at fair value totaled $2.7 million during the second quarter of 2024. This gain is the consequence of the exchange of our shares of Visa Class B-1 common stock on May 6, 2024 into a combination of Visa Class C common stock and Visa Class B-2 common stock. With the completion of this exchange, we were able to record the fair value of the Visa Class C common stock through income (as it is convertible into publicly traded Visa Class A common stock) while the Visa Class B-2 common stock continues to be carried at zero.
Net gains on mortgage loans in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, were approximately $1.3 million and $2.1 million, respectively. The comparative quarterly decrease in net gains on mortgage loans was primarily due to an decrease in both gain on sale margin on mortgage loans sold and a decrease in the volume of mortgage loans sold.
Mortgage loan servicing, net, generated income of $2.1 million and $3.7 million in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The significant variance in mortgage loan servicing, net is primarily due to changes in the fair value of capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights associated with changes in interest rates and the associated expected future prepayment levels and expected float rates. Mortgage loan servicing, net activity is summarized in the following table:
Three months endedSix months ended
6/30/20246/30/20236/30/20246/30/2023
(In thousands)
Mortgage loan servicing, net:
Revenue, net$2,214 $2,193 $4,433 $4,415 
Fair value change due to price911 2,443 2,176 1,808 
Fair value change due to pay-downs(1,034)(962)(1,793)(1,823)
Total$2,091 $3,674 $4,816 $4,400 
Non-interest expenses totaled $33.3 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $32.2 million in the year-ago period.
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The Company recorded income tax expense of $4.6 million in the second quarter of 2024. This compares to an income tax expense of $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2023. The changes in income tax expense principally reflect changes in pre-tax earnings in 2024 relative to 2023.
Asset Quality
A breakdown of non-performing loans by loan type is as follows:
6/30/202412/31/20236/30/2023
Loan Type(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial$312 $28 $33 
Mortgage4,819 6,425 6,149 
Installment843 970 694 
Sub total5,974 7,423 6,876 
Less - government guaranteed loans1,489 2,191 2,882 
Total non-performing loans$4,485 $5,232 $3,994 
Ratio of non-performing loans to total portfolio loans0.12 %0.14 %0.11 %
Ratio of non-performing assets to total assets0.10 %0.11 %0.09 %
Ratio of allowance for credit losses to total non-performing loans1253.98 %1044.69 %1351.13 %
The provision for credit losses was an expense of $0.02 million and $3.32 million in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The quarterly change in the provision for credit losses in 2024 compared to 2023, is the result of a decrease in net newly allocated losses in the commercial loan portfolio primarily driven by a large specific reserve in the prior year as well as a decrease in loan growth and a decrease in the adjustment to allocations based on subjective factors. We recorded loan net charge offs (recoveries) of $0.09 million and $(0.10) million in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. At June 30, 2024, the allowance for credit losses for loans totaled $56.2 million, or 1.46% of total portfolio loans compared to $54.7 million, or 1.44% of total portfolio loans at December 31, 2023.
Balance Sheet, Capital and Liquidity
Total assets were $5.28 billion at June 30, 2024, a increase of $13.8 million from December 31, 2023. Loans, excluding loans held for sale, were $3.85 billion at June 30, 2024, compared to $3.79 billion at December 31, 2023.  Deposits totaled $4.61 billion at June 30, 2024, a decrease of $8.6 million from December 31, 2023. This decrease is primarily due to decreases in non-interest bearing and brokered time deposits that were partially offset by growth in savings and interest-bearing checking, reciprocal, and time deposits.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $214.3 million at June 30, 2024, versus $169.8 million at December 31, 2023. Securities available for sale (“AFS”) totaled $592.0 million at June 30, 2024, versus $679.4 million at December 31, 2023.

Total shareholders’ equity was $430.5 million at June 30, 2024, or 8.16% of total assets compared to $404.4 million or 7.68% at December 31, 2023. Tangible common equity totaled $400.4 million at June 30, 2024, or $19.16 per share compared to $374.1 million or $17.96 per share at December 31, 2023. The increase in shareholder equity as well as tangible common equity are primarily the result of earnings retention.

The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Independent Bank, remains significantly above “well capitalized” for regulatory purposes with the following ratios:
Regulatory Capital Ratios6/30/202412/31/2023Well
Capitalized
Minimum
Tier 1 capital to average total assets9.34 %8.80 %5.00 %
Tier 1 common equity  to risk-weighted assets11.70 %11.21 %6.50 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets11.70 %11.21 %8.00 %
Total capital to risk-weighted assets12.95 %12.46 %10.00 %

At June 30, 2024, in addition to liquidity available from our normal operating, funding, and investing activities, we had unused credit lines with the FHLB and FRB of approximately $1.00 billion and $438.5 million, respectively. We also had
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approximately $787.4 million in fair value of unpledged securities AFS and HTM at June 30, 2024 which could be pledged for an estimated additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB and FRB of approximately $732.5 million.
Share Repurchase Plan
On December 19, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the 2024 share repurchase plan. Under the terms of the 2024 share repurchase plan, the Company is authorized to purchase up to 1,100,000 shares, or approximately 5% of its then outstanding common stock. The repurchase plan is authorized to last through December 31, 2024. The Company did not repurchase any shares of common stock during the first six months of 2024.
Earnings Conference Call
Brad Kessel, President and CEO, Gavin Mohr, CFO and Joel Rahn, EVP – Commercial Banking will review the quarterly results in a conference call for investors and analysts beginning at 11:00 am ET on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
To participate in the live conference call, please dial 1-833-470-1428 (Access Code # 459632). Also, the conference call will be accessible through an audio webcast with user-controlled slides via the following site/URL: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/697238975.
A playback of the call can be accessed by dialing 1-866-813-9403 (Access Code # 287261). The replay will be available through August 1, 2024.
About Independent Bank Corporation
Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) is a Michigan-based bank holding company with total assets of approximately $5.3 billion. Founded as First National Bank of Ionia in 1864, Independent Bank Corporation operates a branch network across Michigan's Lower Peninsula through one state-chartered bank subsidiary. This subsidiary (Independent Bank) provides a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage lending, consumer banking, investments and insurance. Independent Bank Corporation is committed to providing exceptional personal service and value to its customers, stockholders and the communities it serves.
For more information, please visit our Web site at: IndependentBank.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation contains forward-looking statements, which are any statements or information that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements include statements about our anticipated future revenue and expenses and our future plans and prospects.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. For example, deterioration in general business and economic conditions or turbulence in domestic or global financial markets could adversely affect our revenues and the values of our assets and liabilities, reduce the availability of funding to us, lead to a tightening of credit, and increase stock price volatility. Our results could also be adversely affected by changes in interest rates; increases in unemployment rates; deterioration in the credit quality of our loan portfolios or in the value of the collateral securing those loans; deterioration in the value of our investment securities; legal and regulatory developments; changes in customer behavior and preferences; breaches in data security; and management’s ability to effectively manage the multitude of risks facing our business. Key risk factors that could affect our future results are described in more detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the other reports we file with the SEC, including under the heading “Risk Factors.” Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of our future results.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share
amounts)
Assets
Cash and due from banks$54,910 $68,208 
Interest bearing deposits159,438 101,573 
Cash and Cash Equivalents214,348 169,781 
Equity securities at fair value872 — 
Securities available for sale591,974 679,350 
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $305,654 at June 30, 2024 and $318,606 at December 31, 2023)
344,220 353,988 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost16,099 16,821 
Loans held for sale, carried at fair value15,935 12,063 
Loans
Commercial1,732,353 1,679,731 
Mortgage1,501,377 1,485,872 
Installment618,159 625,298 
Total Loans3,851,889 3,790,901 
Allowance for credit losses(56,241)(54,658)
Net Loans3,795,648 3,736,243 
Other real estate and repossessed assets, net945 569 
Property and equipment, net35,041 35,523 
Bank-owned life insurance53,821 54,341 
Capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights, carried at fair value44,406 42,243 
Other intangibles1,746 2,004 
Goodwill28,300 28,300 
Accrued income and other assets134,145 132,500 
Total Assets$5,277,500 $5,263,726 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Deposits
Non-interest bearing$1,049,625 $1,076,093 
Savings and interest-bearing checking1,926,065 1,905,701 
Reciprocal925,828 832,020 
Time585,561 524,325 
Brokered time127,249 284,740 
Total Deposits4,614,328 4,622,879 
Other borrowings50,012 50,026 
Subordinated debt39,548 39,510 
Subordinated debentures39,762 39,728 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities103,391 107,134 
Total Liabilities4,847,041 4,859,277 
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, no par value, 200,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
— — 
Common stock, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding: 20,899,358 shares at June 30, 2024 and 20,835,633 shares at December 31, 2023
317,676 317,483 
Retained earnings183,611 159,108 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(70,828)(72,142)
Total Shareholders’ Equity430,459 404,449 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity$5,277,500 $5,263,726 
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INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,
2024
March 31, 2024June 30,
2023
June 30,
20242023
(Unaudited)
Interest Income(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Interest and fees on loans$56,786 $55,043 $47,679 $111,829 $91,973 
Interest on securities
Taxable4,713 5,251 5,919 9,964 11,803 
Tax-exempt3,400 3,391 3,283 6,791 6,366 
Other investments1,439 1,441 1,067 2,880 1,742 
Total Interest Income66,338 65,126 57,948 131,464 111,884 
Interest Expense
Deposits22,876 22,810 17,461 45,686 31,221 
Other borrowings and subordinated debt and debentures2,116 2,119 2,137 4,235 3,872 
Total Interest Expense24,992 24,929 19,598 49,921 35,093 
Net Interest Income41,346 40,197 38,350 81,543 76,791 
Provision for credit losses19 744 3,317 763 5,477 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses41,327 39,453 35,033 80,780 71,314 
Non-interest Income
Interchange income3,401 3,151 3,355 6,552 6,560 
Service charges on deposit accounts2,937 2,872 3,134 5,809 5,991 
Net gains (losses) on assets
Mortgage loans1,333 1,364 2,120 2,697 3,376 
Equity securities at fair value2,693 — — 2,693 — 
Securities available for sale— (269)— (269)(222)
Mortgage loan servicing, net2,091 2,725 3,674 4,816 4,400 
Other2,717 2,718 3,134 5,435 5,863 
Total Non-interest Income15,172 12,561 15,417 27,733 25,968 
Non-interest Expense
Compensation and employee benefits21,251 20,770 20,602 42,021 39,941 
Data processing3,257 3,255 2,891 6,512 5,882 
Occupancy, net1,886 2,074 1,845 3,960 4,004 
Interchange expense1,127 1,097 1,054 2,224 2,103 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment948 954 929 1,902 1,855 
FDIC deposit insurance695 782 749 1,477 1,532 
Advertising788 491 431 1,279 926 
Loan and collection699 512 620 1,211 1,198 
Communications499 615 635 1,114 1,303 
Legal and professional544 486 473 1,030 1,080 
Costs (recoveries) related to unfunded lending commitments(137)(652)100 (789)(375)
Other1,776 1,809 1,919 3,585 3,756 
Total Non-interest Expense33,333 32,193 32,248 65,526 63,205 
Income Before Income Tax23,166 19,821 18,202 42,987 34,077 
Income tax expense4,638 3,830 3,412 8,468 6,296 
Net Income$18,528 $15,991 $14,790 $34,519 $27,781 
Net Income Per Common Share
Basic$0.89 $0.77 $0.70 $1.65 $1.32 
Diluted$0.88 $0.76 $0.70 $1.64 $1.31 
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INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Financial Data
June 30,
2024
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
September 30,
2023
June 30,
2023
(unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Net interest income$41,346 $40,197 $40,111 $39,427 $38,350 
Provision for credit losses19 744 (617)1,350 3,317 
Non-interest income15,172 12,561 9,097 15,611 15,417 
Non-interest expense33,333 32,193 31,878 32,036 32,248 
Income before income tax23,166 19,821 17,947 21,652 18,202 
Income tax expense4,638 3,830 4,204 4,109 3,412 
Net income$18,528 $15,991 $13,743 $17,543 $14,790 
Basic earnings per share$0.89 $0.77 $0.66 $0.84 $0.70 
Diluted earnings per share0.88 0.76 0.65 0.83 0.70 
Cash dividend per share0.24 0.24 0.23 0.23 0.23 
Average shares outstanding20,901,74120,877,06720,840,68020,922,43121,040,349
Average diluted shares outstanding21,105,38721,079,60721,049,03021,114,44521,222,535
Performance Ratios
Return on average assets1.44 %1.24 %1.04 %1.34 %1.18 %
Return on average equity17.98 15.95 14.36 18.68 16.29 
Efficiency ratio (1)61.49 60.26 64.27 57.52 59.26 
As a Percent of Average Interest-Earning Assets (1)
Interest income5.45 %5.34 %5.29 %5.10 %4.89 %
Interest expense2.05 2.04 2.03 1.87 1.65 
Net interest income3.40 3.30 3.26 3.23 3.24 
Average Balances
Loans$3,849,199 $3,810,526 $3,764,752 $3,694,534 $3,567,920 
Securities944,435 999,140 1,027,240 1,071,211 1,111,670 
Total earning assets4,893,367 4,910,669 4,928,697 4,892,208 4,763,295 
Total assets5,181,317 5,201,452 5,233,666 5,192,114 5,044,746 
Deposits4,531,917 4,561,645 4,612,797 4,577,796 4,447,843 
Interest bearing liabilities3,611,972 3,627,446 3,635,771 3,554,179 3,415,621 
Shareholders' equity414,549 403,225 379,614 372,667 364,143 
(1)Presented on a fully tax equivalent basis assuming a marginal tax rate of 21%.















INDEPENDENT BANK CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Financial Data (continued)
June 30,
2024
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
September 30,
2023
June 30,
2023
(unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
End of Period
Capital
Tangible common equity ratio7.63 %7.41 %7.15 %6.67 %6.75 %
Tangible common equity ratio excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss8.76 8.57 8.31 8.20 8.09 
Average equity to average assets8.00 7.75 7.25 7.18 7.22 
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (2)14.21 13.85 13.71 13.58 13.66 
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (2)12.01 11.65 11.50 11.37 11.42 
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (2)11.09 10.73 10.58 10.44 10.46 
Tier 1 capital to average assets (2)9.59 9.29 9.03 8.94 8.97 
Common shareholders' equity per share of common stock$20.60 $19.88 $19.41 $17.99 $17.91 
Tangible common equity per share of common stock19.16 18.44 17.96 16.53 16.45 
Total shares outstanding20,899,35820,903,67720,835,63320,850,45520,943,694
Selected Balances
Loans$3,851,889 $3,839,965 $3,790,901 $3,741,486 $3,631,114 
Securities936,194 963,577 1,033,338 1,043,540 1,092,703 
Total earning assets4,979,555 4,949,496 4,954,696 4,884,720 4,830,185 
Total assets5,277,500 5,231,255 5,263,726 5,200,018 5,135,564 
Deposits4,614,328 4,582,414 4,622,879 4,585,612 4,487,636 
Interest bearing liabilities3,694,025 3,677,060 3,676,050 3,573,187 3,501,280 
Shareholders' equity430,459 415,570 404,449 374,998 375,162 
(2)June 30, 2024 are Preliminary.
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Independent Bank Corporation
Independent Bank Corporation believes non-GAAP measures are meaningful because they reflect adjustments commonly made by management, investors, regulators and analysts to evaluate the adequacy of common equity and performance trends.  Tangible common equity is used by the Company to measure the quality of capital.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
(Dollars in thousands)
Net Interest Margin, Fully Taxable Equivalent ("FTE")
Net interest income$41,346 $38,350 $81,543 $76,791 
Add:  taxable equivalent adjustment175 232 355 520 
Net interest income - taxable equivalent$41,521 $38,582 $81,898 $77,311 
Net interest margin (GAAP) (1)3.39 %3.23 %3.33 %3.26 %
Net interest margin (FTE) (1)3.40 %3.24 %3.35 %3.28 %
(1)Annualized.
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Tangible Common Equity Ratio
June 30,
2024
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023September 30, 2023June 30, 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
Common shareholders' equity$430,459$415,570$404,449$374,998$375,162
Less:
Goodwill28,30028,30028,30028,30028,300
Other intangibles1,7461,8752,0042,1412,278
Tangible common equity400,413385,395374,145344,557344,584
Addition:
Accumulated other comprehensive loss for regulatory purposes65,03065,83166,34486,50774,712
Tangible common equity excluding other comprehensive loss adjustments$465,443$451,226$440,489$431,064$419,296
Total assets$5,277,500$5,231,255$5,263,726$5,200,018$5,135,564
Less:
Goodwill28,30028,30028,30028,30028,300
Other intangibles1,7461,8752,0042,1412,278
Tangible assets5,247,4545,201,0805,233,4225,169,5775,104,986
Addition:
Net unrealized losses on available for sale securities and derivatives, net of tax65,03065,83166,34486,50774,712
Tangible assets excluding other comprehensive loss adjustments$5,312,484$5,266,911$5,299,766$5,256,084$5,179,698
Common equity ratio8.16 %7.94 %7.68 %7.21 %7.31 %
Tangible common equity ratio7.63 %7.41 %7.15 %6.67 %6.75 %
Tangible common equity ratio excluding other comprehensive loss8.76 %8.57 %8.31 %8.20 %8.09 %
Tangible Common Equity per Share of Common Stock:
Common shareholders' equity$430,459 $415,570 $404,449 $374,998 $375,162 
Tangible common equity$400,413 $385,395 $374,145 $344,557 $344,584 
Shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands)20,899 20,904 20,836 20,850 20,944 
Common shareholders' equity per share of common stock$20.60 $19.88 $19.41 $17.99 $17.91 
Tangible common equity per share of common stock$19.16 $18.44 $17.96 $16.53 $16.45 
The tangible common equity ratio removes the effect of goodwill and other intangible assets from capital and total assets.  Tangible common equity per share of common stock removes the effect of goodwill and other intangible assets from common shareholders’ equity per share of common stock.
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