Basis of Presentation and Market Conditions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Market Conditions

Basis of Presentation and Market Conditions

German American Bancorp, Inc. operates primarily in the banking industry. The accounting and reporting policies of German American Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company") conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods reported have been included in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements and notes be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. Certain items included in the prior period financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation. There was no effect on net income or total shareholders' equity based on these reclassifications.

Impact of COVID-19

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continued to impact our operations during the quarter ended March 31, 2021. While uncertainty remains as to the future effects of the pandemic, an improving business climate, supported by unprecedented fiscal stimulus, an accommodative Federal Reserve, and accelerating COVID-19 vaccination rates, has helped to mitigate the negative impacts of the pandemic on our financial condition and results of operations, despite the challenges presented by very low interest rates, muted loan growth, and excess liquidity.