Exhibit 99.1

EXPLANATORY NOTE

United Bankshares, Inc. (“United” or the “Company”) is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Form 8-K”) to solely to recast certain financial information and related disclosures included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, originally filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 29, 2024 (the “2023 Form 10-K”).The information in this Form 8-K is not an amendment to or restatement of the 2023 Form 10-K.

Change in Operating and Reporting Segments

As of March 31, 2024, United’s business activities are confined to one operating segment, United Bank, and one reportable segment, community banking. Previously, United had three operating segments: United Bank, George Mason Mortgage, LLC (“George Mason”) and Crescent Mortgage Company (“Crescent”), and two reporting segments: community banking and mortgage banking. However, during the first quarter of 2024, United consolidated the mortgage origination and sales business of George Mason and Crescent with that of United Bank. United previously exited its third-party origination (“TPO”) business during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Disclaimer

This Form 8-K does not revise or update any section or subsection of the 2023 Form 10-K other than as expressly noted above. Moreover, in order to preserve the nature and character of the disclosures set forth in such items as originally filed in the 2023 Form 10-K, no attempt has been made in this Form 8-K, and it should not be read, to modify or update disclosures as presented in the 2023 Form 10-K to reflect events or occurrences after the date of the filing of the 2023 Form 10-K, except for (i) matters relating specifically to the recasting of the presentation described above and (ii) the information presented in Note Y Subsequent Event to the Company’s recast financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed as part of Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Without limiting the foregoing disclaimer, this Form 8-K does not purport to update the 2023 Form 10-K for any information, uncertainties, transactions, risks, events or trends occurring, or known to management as of the filing of this Form 8-K. Therefore, this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) should be read in conjunction with the 2023 Form 10-K and the Company’s filings made with the SEC subsequent to the filing of the 2023 Form 10-K, including, without limitation, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding the streamlining of our business to focus on reverse mortgage lending and retirement solutions, the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources and other non-historical statements. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “projects,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements, including, among others, those described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in the 2023 Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. For further information on these and other risk factors affecting us, as such factors may be amended and updated from time to time in the Company’s subsequent periodic filings with the SEC, please visit the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.

FORM 10-K, PART I

Item 1. BUSINESS

Organizational History and Subsidiaries

United Bankshares, Inc. (“United,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a West Virginia corporation registered as a financial holding company pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. United was incorporated on March 26, 1982, organized on September 9, 1982, and began conducting business on May 1, 1984 with the acquisition of three wholly-owned subsidiaries. Since its formation in 1982, United has acquired thirty-three banking institutions. United has one banking subsidiary “doing business” under the name of United Bank, operating under the laws of Virginia. United Bank offers a full range of commercial and retail banking services and products. United also owns nonbank subsidiaries which engage in other community banking services such as asset management, real property title insurance, financial planning, mortgage banking, and brokerage services.

Web Site Address

United’s web site address is “www.ubsi-inc.com”. United makes available free of charge on its web site the annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments thereto, as soon as reasonably practicable after United files such reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The reference to United’s web site does not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained in the web site and should not be considered part of this document. The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.

Business of United

As a financial holding company, United’s present businesses are community banking and mortgage banking. As of December 31, 2023, United’s consolidated assets approximated $29.9 billion and total shareholders’ equity approximated $4.8 billion.

United is permitted to acquire other banks and bank holding companies, as well as thrift institutions. United is also permitted to engage in certain non-banking activities which are closely related to banking under the provisions of the Bank Holding Company Act and the Federal Reserve Board’s Regulation Y. Management continues to consider such opportunities as they arise, and in this regard, management from time to time makes inquiries, proposals, or expressions of interest as to potential opportunities, although no agreements or understandings to acquire other banks or bank holding companies or non-banking subsidiaries or to engage in other nonbanking activities, other than those identified herein, presently exist.

On December 3, 2021, United completed its acquisition of Community Bankers Trust Corporation (“Community Bankers Trust”), the parent company of Essex Bank (“Essex”) with $1.8 billion in assets, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The acquisition of Community Bankers Trust enhanced United’s existing presence in the DC Metro MSA and took United into new markets including Baltimore, Annapolis, Lynchburg, Richmond, and the Northern Neck of Virginia. It also strategically connected our Mid-Atlantic and Southeast footprints. On May 1, 2020, United completed its acquisition of Carolina Financial Corporation (“Carolina Financial”), the parent company of CresCom Bank (“CresCom”) with $5.0 billion in assets, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The acquisition of Carolina Financial broadened United’s footprint in the Southeast region with some of the most desirable banking markets in the nation. Prior to Carolina Financial, United more than doubled its size through three acquisitions in less than three and a half years. In January 2014, United closed its acquisition of Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc., followed by the November 2015 announcement of the Bank of Georgetown transaction which closed June 2016. In August 2016, United announced the Cardinal Financial Corporation acquisition which closed April 2017.

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Business of Subsidiaries

United, through its subsidiaries, engages primarily in community banking activities permitted by law and regulation. Included among the banking services offered are the acceptance of deposits in checking, savings, time and money market accounts; the making and servicing of personal, commercial, and floor plan loans; and the making of construction and real estate loan as well as the origination and sale of residential mortgages in the secondary market. Also offered are individual retirement accounts, safe deposit boxes, wire transfers and other standard banking products and services. As part of its lending function, United Bank offers credit card services.

United Bank maintains a trust department which acts as trustee under wills, trusts and pension and profit sharing plans, as executor and administrator of estates, and as guardian for estates of minors and incompetents, and in addition performs a variety of investment and security services. United Bank provides services to its correspondent banks such as the buying and selling of federal funds.

George Mason Mortgage, LLC (“George Mason”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Bank, is engaged in the operation of a general mortgage and agency business, including the origination and acquisition of residential real estate loans for resale and generally the activities commonly conducted by a mortgage banking company. Residential real estate loans are sold without the servicing rights retained. These loans are for single-family, owner-occupied residences with either adjustable or fixed rate terms, with a variety of maturities tailored to effectively serve its markets.

Crescent Mortgage Company (“Crescent”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Bank, is a mortgage company approved to originate loans in 48 states partnering with community banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers. Much like George Mason, Crescent is also engaged in the operation of a general mortgage and agency business, including the origination and acquisition of residential real estate loans for resale and the activities commonly conducted by a mortgage banking company. Depending on the pricing of residential real estate loans sold, Crescent may retain the servicing rights. In addition, at certain times, Crescent may purchase or sell rights to service mortgage loans from or to third parties. During the fourth quarter of 2023, Crescent exited the third-party origination (“TPO”) business.

United Brokerage Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Bank, is a fully-disclosed broker/dealer and a Registered Investment Advisor with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the Securities and Exchange Commission, and a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. United Brokerage Services, Inc. offers a wide range of investment products as well as comprehensive financial planning and asset management services to the general public.

United Bank is a member of a network of automated teller machines known as the New York Currency Exchange (“NYCE”) ATM network. The NYCE is an interbank network connecting the ATMs of various financial institutions in the United States and Canada.

United Bank offers secure Digital Banking for consumer and commercial customers. Digital Banking is available on a multitude of devices to include a browser-based experience, mobile (Apple, Android) and tablet applications. Digital Banking allows customers to manage their financial lives from any place they can access the internet (cellular or Wi-Fi). Customers can quickly check balances, pay bills, complete internal and Zelle® transfers; all from the convenience of their devices. They can also set-up text and email alerts to notify them of large transactions and help them avoid overdraft fees. Commercial customers have many of the same services, including balance inquiry, cash management, sweeps and wire transfers. Consumers can also research United Bank products and open deposits accounts online and apply for mortgages from United Bank’s website.

United Bank also offers an automated telephone banking system, Telebanc, which allows customers to access their personal account(s) or business account(s) information from a touch-tone telephone.

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Lending Activities

United’s loan and lease portfolio, net of unearned income, increased $800.9 million or 3.90% in 2023 due mainly to loan growth in almost all major categories of loans. The loan and lease portfolio is mainly comprised of commercial, real estate and consumer loans including credit card and home equity loans. Since year-end 2022, commercial, financial and agricultural loans increased $264.5 million or 2.28%. In particular, commercial real estate loans increased $304.7 million or 3.80% while commercial loans (not secured by real estate) decreased $40.1 million or 1.11%. Within commercial loans (not secured by real estate), Payment Protection Program (“PPP”) loans declined $14.8 million. Construction and land development loans increased $221.3 million or 7.56%, residential real estate loans increased $608.3 million or 13.05%, and consumer loans decreased $301.1 million or 22.05% due mainly to a decrease in indirect automobile financing.

Commercial Loans and Leases

The commercial loan and lease portfolio consists of loans and leases to corporate borrowers primarily in small to mid-size industrial and commercial companies, as well as automobile dealers, service, retail and wholesale merchants. Collateral securing these loans includes equipment, machinery, inventory, receivables, vehicles and commercial real estate. Commercial loans and leases are considered to contain a higher level of risk than other loan types although care is taken to minimize these risks. Numerous risk factors impact this portfolio including industry specific risks such as economy, new technology, labor rates and cyclicality, as well as customer specific factors, such as cash flow, financial structure, operating controls and asset quality. United diversifies risk within this portfolio by closely monitoring industry concentrations and portfolios to ensure that it does not exceed established lending guidelines. Diversification is intended to limit the risk of loss from any single unexpected economic event or trend. Underwriting standards require a comprehensive credit analysis and independent evaluation of virtually all larger balance commercial loans by the loan committee prior to approval.

Real Estate Loans

Commercial real estate loans consist of commercial mortgages, which generally are secured by nonresidential and multi-family residential properties. Also included in this portfolio are loans that are secured by owner-occupied real estate, but made for purposes other than the construction or purchase of real estate. Commercial real estate loans are to many of the same customers and carry similar industry risks as the commercial loan portfolio. Real estate mortgage loans to consumers are secured primarily by a first lien deed of trust. These loans are traditional one-to-four family residential mortgages. The loans generally do not exceed an 80% loan to value ratio at the loan origination date and are at either a variable rate or fixed rate of interest. These loans are considered to be of normal risk. Also included in the category of real estate mortgage loans are home equity loans.

As of December 31, 2023, approximately $526.4 million or 2.46% of United’s loan portfolio were real estate loans that met the regulatory definition of a high loan-to-value loan. A high loan-to-value real estate loan is defined as any loan, line of credit, or combination of credits secured by liens on or interests in real estate that equals or exceeds a certain percentage established by United’s primary regulator of the real estate’s appraised value, unless the loan has other appropriate credit support. The certain percentage varies depending on the loan type and collateral. Appropriate credit support may include mortgage insurance, readily marketable collateral, or other acceptable collateral that reduces the loan-to-value ratio below the certain percentage.

Consumer Loans

Consumer loans are secured by automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, and other personal property. Personal loans, student loans and unsecured credit card receivables are also included as consumer loans. United monitors the risk associated with these types of loans by monitoring such factors as portfolio growth, lending policies and economic conditions. Underwriting standards are continually evaluated and modified based upon these factors.

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Underwriting Standards

United’s loan underwriting guidelines and standards are updated periodically and are presented for approval by the Board of Directors of United Bank. The purpose of the standards and guidelines is to grant loans on a sound and collectible basis; to invest available funds in a safe, profitable manner; to serve the legitimate credit needs of the communities of United’s primary market area; and to ensure that all loan applicants receive fair and equal treatment in the lending process. It is the intent of the underwriting guidelines and standards to minimize loan losses by carefully investigating the credit history of each applicant, verify the source of repayment and the ability of the applicant to repay, collateralize those loans in which collateral is deemed to be required, exercise care in the documentation of the application, review, approval, and origination process, and administer a comprehensive loan collection program.

United’s underwriting standards and practices are designed to originate both fixed and variable rate loan products in a manner which is consistent with the prudent banking practices applicable to these exposures. Typically, both fixed and variable rate loan underwriting practices incorporate conservative methodology, including the use of stress testing for commercial loans, and other product appropriate measures designed to provide an adequate margin of safety for the full collection of both principal and interest within contractual terms. Consumer real estate secured loans are underwritten to the initial rate, and to a higher assumed rate commensurate with normal market conditions. Therefore, it is the intent of United’s underwriting standards to ensure that adequate primary repayment capacity exists to address both future increases in interest rates, and fluctuations in the underlying cash flows available for repayment. Historically, and at December 31, 2023, United has not offered “teaser rate” loans, and had no loan portfolio products which were specifically designed for “sub-prime” borrowers. Management defines “sub-prime” borrowers as consumer borrowers with a credit score of less than 660.

The above guidelines are adhered to and subject to the experience, background and personal judgment of the loan officer assigned to the loan application. A loan officer may grant, with justification, a loan with variances from the underwriting guidelines and standards. However, the loan officer may not exceed his or her respective lending authority without obtaining the prior, proper approval as outlined in United’s loan policy from a superior, a regional supervisor or market president (dual approval per policy) or the Loan Committee, whichever is deemed appropriate for the nature of the variance.

Loan Concentrations

United has commercial loans, including real estate and owner-occupied, income-producing real estate and land development loans, of approximately $14.8 billion as of December 31, 2023. These loans are primarily secured by real estate located in West Virginia, southeastern Ohio, southwestern Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and the District of Columbia. United categorizes these commercial loans by industry according to the North American Industry Classification System (“NAICS”) to monitor the portfolio for possible concentrations in one or more industries. As of the most recent fiscal year-end, United has one such industry classification that exceeded 10% of total loans. As of December 31, 2023, approximately $9.9 billion or 46.4% of United’s total loan portfolio were for real estate and construction. The loans were originated by United’s subsidiary bank using underwriting standards as set forth by management. United’s loan administration policies are focused on the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, including commercial real estate loans, in terms of loan approval and credit quality. It is the opinion of management that these loans do not pose any unusual risks and that adequate consideration has been given to the above loans in establishing the allowance for loan losses.

United does not have a loan classification concentration in the restaurants, hotel and accommodations industry. As of December 31, 2023, approximately $1.3 billion or 5.98% of United’s total loan portfolio were to hotels and other traveler accommodations. In addition, United does not have a loan classification concentration in the mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction industry. As of December 31, 2023, approximately $162.6 million or less than 1% of United’s total loan portfolio were for the purpose of extracting, manufacturing and distributing oil, coal and natural gas.

Secondary Markets

United generally originates loans within the primary market area of United Bank. United may from time to time make loans to borrowers and/or on properties outside of its primary market area as an accommodation to its existing customers.

United Bank, George Mason, and Crescent originate and acquire residential real estate loans for resale in the secondary market. Mortgage loan originations are generally intended to be sold in the secondary market on a best efforts or mandatory basis. Depending on the pricing in the marketplace, servicing rights are either sold or retained.

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During 2023, United originated $860.9 million of real estate loans for sale in the secondary market and sold $861.5 million of loans designated as held for sale in the secondary market. Net gains on the sales of these loans during 2023 were $25.9 million.

The principal sources of revenue from United’s mortgage banking business are: (i) loan origination fees; (ii) gains or losses from the sale of loans, (iii) interest earned on mortgage loans during the period that they are held by United pending sale, if any; and (iv) income on mortgage loans with servicing retained.

Loan Servicing

United may retain the rights to service a portion of the loans sold in the third-party market, as part of its mortgage banking activities, for which United receives service fee income. In addition, at certain times United may purchase rights to service from third parties. These rights are known as mortgage servicing rights, or MSRs, where the owner of the MSR acts on behalf of the mortgage loan owner and has the contractual right to receive a stream of cash flows in exchange for performing specified mortgage servicing functions. These duties typically include, but are not limited to, performing loan administration, collection, and default activities, including the collection and remittance of loan payments, responding to customer inquiries, accounting for principal and interest, holding custodial (impound) funds for the payment of property taxes and insurance premiums, counseling delinquent mortgagors, modifying loans and supervising foreclosures and property dispositions. United subservices the duties and responsibilities obligated to the owner of the MSR to a third party provider for which we pay a fee.

Investment Activities

United’s investment policy stresses the management of the investment securities portfolio, which includes both securities held to maturity and securities available for sale, to maximize return over the long-term in a manner that is consistent with good banking practices and relative safety of principal. United currently does not engage in trading account activity. The Asset/Liability Management Committee of United is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of the investment portfolio.

Sources of funds for investment activities include “core deposits”. Core deposits include certain demand deposits, savings and NOW accounts. These deposits are relatively stable and they are the lowest cost source of funds available to United. Short-term borrowings have also been a significant source of funds. These include federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and FHLB borrowings.

United’s investment portfolio is comprised of a significant amount of mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies and corporate securities. Obligations of states and political subdivisions are comprised of primarily “investment grade” rated municipal securities. Interest and dividends on securities for the years of 2023, 2022, and 2021 were $151.1 million, $114.5 million, and $61.9 million, respectively. For the year of 2023, United realized net losses on sales of securities of $7.7 million. For the years of 2022 and 2021, United realized net gains on sales of securities of $2 thousand and $2.8 million, respectively.

Human Capital

At United, one of our key competitive advantages is our people. Investment in our human capital is a top priority for the Company. As of December 31, 2023, United and its subsidiaries had 2,635 employees and officers. None of these employees are represented by a collective bargaining unit and management considers employee relations to be excellent. We emphasize positive attitudes, communication, teamwork, goal attainment, personal growth, and the pursuit of excellence when it comes to delivering high-quality service to our customers and fellow employees.

Our human capital management strategy focuses on recruiting, developing, and engaging a talented and diverse workforce. Our strategy embodies our core values of integrity, teamwork, hard work, and caring, and foster positive attitudes, communication, goal attainment, personal growth, and the pursuit of United’s mission of excellence in service to our shareholders, our customers, our communities, and our employees.

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Focusing on talent selection and developing top talent remains a strong pillar of our organization. Our primary focus is to attract and advance the careers of employees with diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and skills.

We host college recruiting and internship programs that attract candidates from a variety of colleges and universities within our footprint. These two programs build a talent pipeline and prioritize these individuals for internal openings.

Our Leadership Development Program provides an opportunity for the Company’s rising talent from across our footprint and various business lines to strengthen their leadership and communication skills, increase their visibility within the organization, and establish internal networks. This program helps to cultivate a future pipeline of leaders across the institution. Over a period of four years, these individuals are empowered to work on pertinent projects designed to enhance revenue, reduce expenses, and improve risk management functions, while developing the members’ leadership, interactive, and managerial skills. Past members now hold key positions across the Company ranging from Department Managers to Line of Business Leaders to Executive Officers.

One of our strategic priorities to ensure leadership continuity is effective succession planning. The Company has a formal plan to identify potential successors and actively develop those employees. The plan includes all critical management positions throughout the organization and is updated annually. This process is dynamic, and we have added additional management positions to the plan as the Company continues to evolve and grow. The Company’s executives constantly review and evaluate personnel to identify pools of candidates with high levels of leadership potential and promote their progress by engineering their range of work experiences. We also have an internal and external training platform to ensure our employees have the necessary tools to fill these key positions effectively.

United also has an effective and efficient onboarding program, introducing new team members to the culture and enabling an environment that helps them be engaged in their roles. We have rigorous interdepartmental training and development programs that provide employees with capabilities to perform their job functions, deliver results, and advance their careers.

We partnered with West Virginia University to develop an executive training program aimed at developing the technical, theoretical, and applied skills needed for a successful launch into a career in Business Banking. High-performing employees are given opportunities to attend state and national banking schools, conferences, industry peer groups, and training webinars. All United employees have access to career development and skills-based training through our internal online Human Resources (“HR”) management system.

United makes every effort to ensure that our compensation and benefits packages are inclusive and competitive to attract and retain talent. Our comprehensive benefit plans are designed to fully support our full-time and eligible part-time employees and their families through every stage of their life cycle, recognizing our employees’ individual needs and offering flexible benefit options. As an enhanced benefit, we recently increased our parental leave and family medical leave and added coverage for enhanced infertility coverage. We provide comprehensive health and wellness plans for all eligible employees as well as retirees of United. We also provide other paid-time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, personal days, and birthdays. The Company also provides financial wellness benefits to all employees through our 401K Plan in which the Company provides a competitive match of employee contributions. All employees are eligible to take advantage of United’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan through payroll deductions.

United Bank’s annual performance evaluation process provides the opportunity for discussing, planning, and reviewing the performance of each employee. The goal is to help employees clearly define and understand the responsibilities and expectations of their position while also identifying employees with high potential for advancement within the company. Performance evaluations also provide an opportunity for employees to be awarded additional compensation based on merit. Managers are expected to maintain open communication throughout the year as it pertains to the performance and mentorship of their employees. Training is provided to managers annually to prepare them for difficult conversations, analyzing team compensation, and maintaining fairness, among other topics.

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We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and offer services to foster the best physical, mental, and social well-being of our workforce. United’s Employee Assistance Program provides all employees a comprehensive and personalized process with a tailored approach to meet employees where they are and supports them through whatever journey they may be facing. The Employee Assistance Program provides unlimited phone access for information, resources, and referrals and provides sessions with a counselor for the employee and their family members. The employee, and their family, can also take advantage of a host of web-based resources the program provides.

The commitment to our employees and their family’s well-being is at the forefront for United and allows us to be competitive in attracting and retaining top talent and ensuring our employee benefits remain competitive when compared with other institutions.

In addition, at United, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture that: is reflective of the communities we serve; celebrates diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience; promotes respect and a shared purpose; and aligns with our core values. United has a cross-functional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council (“DE&I Council”) to advise executive and senior leadership on the Company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy and to implement and manage programs to accomplish and support these priorities. United added a diversity trainer to the Learning & Talent Development Team who facilitates workshops available to all employees. In 2023, 100% of new hires completed implicit bias training and new supervisors participated in cultivating inclusive team workshops.

DE&I employee liaisons were selected through an application process, received training on courageous conversations, and then held open forums with local colleagues related to various DE&I topics. The Management Information System (“MIS”) team has collaborated with the HR department to apply best practices in data governance to the metrics that are so critical to measuring success in DE&I.

To continue to cultivate our inclusive culture, United offers employees a way to report confidential and anonymous issues of concern through our website. Whether it is a compliance or regulatory violation, wrongdoing, improper conduct, or harassment, the confidential report will be instantly and discreetly forwarded for review.

Competition

United faces a high degree of competition in all of the markets it serves. We face strong competition in gathering deposits, making loans and obtaining client assets for management by our investment or trust operations. United considers all of West Virginia to be included in its market area. This area includes the five largest West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Areas (“MSA”): the Parkersburg MSA, the Charleston MSA, the Huntington MSA, the Morgantown MSA and the Wheeling MSA. United serves the Ohio counties of Lawrence, Belmont, Jefferson and Washington and Fayette county in Pennsylvania primarily because of their close proximity to the Ohio and Pennsylvania borders and United banking offices located in those counties or in nearby West Virginia. United’s Virginia markets include the Maryland, northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. MSA, the Winchester MSA, the Harrisonburg MSA, and the Charlottesville MSA. Through its acquisition of Carolina Financial, United’s market also includes the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions of South Carolina, including the Charleston (Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley Counties), Myrtle Beach (Horry and Georgetown Counties), Columbia (Richland and Lexington Counties), and the Upstate (Greenville and Spartanburg Counties) areas as well as areas in North Carolina including Wilmington (New Hanover County), Raleigh-Durham (Durham and Wake Counties), Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia (NC and SC) and the southeastern coastal region of North Carolina (Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin and Robeson Counties). Through its acquisition of Community Bankers Trust, United added new markets in Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland and Lynchburg and Richmond, Virginia as well as the Northern Neck of Virginia. United considers all of the above locations to be the primary market areas for the business of its banking and mortgage banking subsidiaries.

With prior regulatory approval, Virginia banks are permitted unlimited branch banking throughout each state. In addition, interstate acquisitions of and by Virginia banks and bank holding companies are permissible on a reciprocal basis, as well as reciprocal interstate acquisitions by thrift institutions. These conditions serve to intensify competition within United’s market.

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As of December 31, 2023, there were 58 bank holding companies operating in the State of West Virginia registered with the Federal Reserve System and the West Virginia Board of Banking and Financial Institutions, 64 bank holding companies operating in the Commonwealth of Virginia registered with the Federal Reserve System and the Virginia State Corporation Commission, 66 bank holding companies operating in the State of North Carolina registered with the Federal Reserve System and the N.C. Office of the Commissioner of Banks and 99 bank holding companies operating in the State of South Carolina registered with the Federal Reserve System and the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions. These holding companies are headquartered in various states and control banks throughout West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, which compete for business as well as for the acquisition of additional banks.

Regulation and Supervision

United, as a financial holding company, is subject to the restrictions of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and is registered pursuant to its provisions. As such, United is subject to the reporting requirements of and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Board of Governors”).

The Bank Holding Company Act prohibits the acquisition by a bank holding company of direct or indirect ownership of more than five percent of the voting shares of any bank within the United States without prior approval of the Board of Governors. With certain exceptions, a bank holding company also is prohibited from acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of more than five percent of the voting shares of any company which is not a bank, and from engaging directly or indirectly in business unrelated to the business of banking, or managing or controlling banks.

The Board of Governors, in its Regulation Y, permits financial holding companies to engage in preapproved non-banking activities closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks. Approval of the Board of Governors is necessary to engage in certain other non-banking activities which are not preapproved or to make acquisitions of corporations engaging in these activities. In addition, on a case-by-case basis, the Board of Governors may approve other non-banking activities. A financial holding company may also engage in financial activities, including securities underwriting and dealing, insurance agency and underwriting activities, and merchant banking activities.

As a financial holding company doing business in West Virginia, United is also subject to regulation and examination by the West Virginia Board of Banking and Financial Institutions (the “West Virginia Banking Board”) and must submit annual reports to the West Virginia Banking Board. Further, any acquisition application that United must submit to the Board of Governors must also be submitted to the West Virginia Banking Board for approval.

The Board of Governors has broad authority to prohibit activities of financial holding companies and their non-banking subsidiaries that represent unsafe and unsound banking practices or which constitute violations of laws or regulations. The Board of Governors also can assess civil money penalties for certain activities conducted on a knowing and reckless basis, if those activities caused a substantial loss to a depository institution. The penalties can be as high as $1 million for each day the activity continues.

United Bank, as a Virginia state member bank, is subject to supervision, examination, and regulation by the Federal Reserve System, and as such, is subject to applicable provisions of the Federal Reserve Act and regulations issued thereunder. United Bank is subject to the Virginia banking statutes and regulations, and is primarily regulated by the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions. As a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), United Bank’s deposits are insured as required by federal law. Bank regulatory authorities regularly examine revenues, loans, investments, management practices, and other aspects of United Bank. These examinations are conducted primarily to protect depositors and not shareholders. In addition to these regular examinations, United Bank must furnish to regulatory authorities quarterly reports containing full and accurate statements of its affairs.

United is also under the jurisdiction of the SEC and certain state securities commissions in regard to the offering and sale of its securities. Generally, United must file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, to issue additional shares of its common stock. United is also registered under and is subject to the regulatory and disclosure requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as administered by the SEC. United is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the quotation symbol “UBSI,” and is subject to the rules of the NASDAQ for listed companies.

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SEC regulations require us to disclose certain types of business and financial data on a regular basis to the SEC and to our shareholders. We are required to file annual, quarterly and current reports with the SEC. We prepare and file an annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC that contains detailed financial and operating information, as well as a management response to specific questions about United’s operations. SEC regulations require that our annual reports to shareholders contain certified financial statements and other specific items such as management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations. We must also file quarterly reports with the SEC on Form 10-Q that contain detailed financial and operating information for the prior quarter and we must file current reports on Form 8-K to provide the pubic with information on recent material events.

In addition to periodic reporting to the SEC, we are subject to proxy rules and tender offer rules issued by the SEC. Our officers, directors and principal shareholders (holding 10% or more of our stock) must also submit reports to the SEC regarding their holdings of our stock and any changes to such holdings, and they are subject to short-swing profit liability.

Dividends and Stock Repurchases

The principal source of United’s liquidity is dividends from United Bank. The prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board is required if the total of all dividends declared by a state-chartered member bank in any calendar year would exceed the sum of the bank’s net profits for that year and its retained net profits for the preceding two calendar years, less any required transfers to surplus or to fund the retirement of preferred stock. Federal law also prohibits a state-chartered, member bank from paying dividends that would be greater than the bank’s undivided profits. United Bank is also subject to limitations under Virginia state law regarding the level of dividends that may be paid.

In addition, United and United Bank are subject to other regulatory policies and requirements relating to the payment of dividends, including requirements to maintain adequate capital above regulatory minimums. The appropriate federal regulatory authority is authorized to determine under certain circumstances relating to the financial condition of a bank holding company or a bank that the payment of dividends would be an unsafe or unsound practice and to prohibit payment thereof. The appropriate federal regulatory authorities have stated that paying dividends that deplete a bank’s capital base to an inadequate level would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice and that banking organizations should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings. In addition, in the current financial and economic environment, the Federal Reserve Board has indicated that bank holding companies should carefully review their dividend policy and has discouraged payment ratios that are at maximum allowable levels unless both asset quality and capital are very strong.

In July 2019, the federal bank regulators adopted final rules (the “Capital Simplifications Rules”) that, among other things, eliminated the standalone prior approval requirement in the Basel III Capital Rules for any repurchase of common stock. In certain circumstances, United’s repurchases of its common stock may be subject to a prior approval or notice requirement under other regulations, policies or supervisory expectations of the Federal Reserve Board. Any redemption or repurchase of preferred stock or subordinated debt remains subject to the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) imposes a new 1% excise tax on the fair market value of stock repurchased after December 31, 2022 by publicly traded U.S. corporations. With certain exceptions, the value of stock repurchased is determined net of stock issued in the year, including shares issued pursuant to compensatory arrangements.

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act), into law. The Dodd-Frank Act significantly changes regulation of financial institutions and the financial services industry. The Dodd-Frank Act includes, among other things, provisions creating a Financial Services Oversight Council to identify emerging systemic risks and improve interagency cooperation; centralizing the responsibility for consumer financial protection by creating a new agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which is responsible for implementing, examining and enforcing compliance with federal consumer financial laws; permanently raising the current standard maximum deposit insurance amount to $250,000; establishing strengthened

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capital standards for banks, and disallowing trust preferred securities as qualifying for Tier 1 capital (subject to certain grandfather provisions for existing trust preferred securities); establishing new minimum mortgage underwriting standards; granting the Federal Reserve Board the power to regulate debit card interchange fees; and implementing corporate governance changes.

On May 24, 2018, President Trump signed into law the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the EGRRCPA Act)” which provides certain limited amendments to the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as certain targeted modifications to other post-financial crisis regulatory requirements. In addition, the legislation establishes new consumer protections and amends various securities- and investment company-related requirements. The EGRRCPA Act primarily amends several other laws, including the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Federal Credit Union Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Securities Act of 1933. The Act is divided into six titles, which aim to: improve consumer access to mortgage credit (Title I); provide regulatory relief and protect consumer access to credit (Title II); protect the credit information of consumers, including veterans and servicemembers (Title III); tailor regulations for certain bank holding companies, including raising the threshold levels for exemption from certain prudential standards and stress testing (Title IV); encourage capital formation by reforming certain Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations (Title V); and protect student borrowers (Title VI).

Deposit Insurance

The deposits of United Bank are insured by the FDIC to the extent provided by law. Accordingly, United Bank is also subject to regulation by the FDIC. United Bank is subject to deposit insurance assessments to maintain the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”) of the FDIC. The FDIC utilizes a risk-based assessment system that imposes insurance premiums based upon a risk matrix that takes into account a bank’s capital level and supervisory rating (CAMELS rating) and certain financial measures to assess an institution’s ability to withstand asset-related stress and funding-related stress. The risk matrix utilizes four risk categories which are distinguished by capital levels and supervisory ratings.

In April 2011, the FDIC implemented rulemaking under the Dodd-Frank Act to reform the deposit insurance assessment system. The final rule redefined the assessment base used for calculating deposit insurance assessments. Specifically, the rule bases assessments on an institution’s total assets less tangible capital, as opposed to total deposits. Since the new base is larger than the prior base, the FDIC also proposed lowering assessment rates so that the rules would not significantly alter the total amount of revenue collected from the industry. The new assessment scale ranges from 2.5 basis points for the least risky institutions to 45 basis points for the riskiest.

As part of its changes in April 2011, the FDIC established a new methodology for determining assessment rates for large and highly complex institutions, as defined in the rules. In October 2012, the FDIC announced revised changes to some of the definitions used to determine assessment rates for these large and highly complex insured depository institutions. The rule generally applies to FDIC-regulated banks with assets greater than $10 billion and took effect April 1, 2013. In the second quarter of 2018, United Bank was reclassified as a large institution for deposit insurance assessment purposes. Generally, this new classification resulted in higher FDIC insurance premiums.

On September 30, 2018, the Deposit Insurance Fund Reserve Ratio reached 1.36%, exceeding the statutorily required minimum reserve ratio of 1.35% ahead of the September 30, 2020, deadline required under the Dodd-Frank Act. FDIC regulations provide for two changes to deposit insurance assessments upon reaching the minimum: (1) surcharges on insured depository institutions with total consolidated assets of $10 billion or more (large banks) ceased on December 28, 2018; and (2) small banks will receive assessment credits for the portion of their assessments that contributed to the growth in the reserve ratio from between 1.15% and 1.35%, to be applied when the reserve ratio is at or above 1.38%. United benefited from both these changes.

On October 18, 2022, the FDIC adopted a final rule to increase initial base deposit insurance assessment rates for insured depository institutions by 2 basis points, beginning with the first quarterly assessment period of 2023. The increased assessment rate schedules would remain in effect unless and until the reserve ratio of the Deposit Insurance Fund meets or exceeds 2 percent. As a result of the new rule, the FDIC insurance costs of insured depository institutions, including United Bank, would generally increase.

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On November 16, 2023, the FDIC Board of Directors approved a final rule to implement a special assessment to recover the loss to the DIF associated with protecting uninsured depositors following the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. The Federal Deposit Insurance Act (“FDI Act”) requires the FDIC to take this action in connection with the systemic risk determination announced on March 12, 2023. The special assessment did not apply to any banking organization (defined to include FDIC-insured financial institutions that are not subsidiaries of a holding company and FDIC–insured financial institutions that are subsidiaries of a holding company with one or more FDIC–insured financial institution subsidiaries) with less than $5 billion in total consolidated assets. The FDIC estimated that of the total cost of the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of approximately $16.3 billion was attributable to the protection of uninsured depositors. The assessment base for the special assessment is equal to an insured depository institution’s (“IDI’s”) estimated uninsured deposits reported as of December 31, 2022, adjusted to exclude the first $5 billion, applicable either to the IDI, if an IDI is not a subsidiary of a holding company, or at the banking organization level, to the extent that an IDI is part of a holding company with one or more subsidiary IDIs. The special assessment will be collected at an annual rate of approximately 13.4 basis points for an anticipated total of eight quarterly assessment periods. The special assessment will be collected beginning with the first quarterly assessment period of 2024 (i.e., January 1 through March 31, 2024) with an invoice payment date of June 28, 2024. Because the estimated loss pursuant to the systemic risk determination will be periodically adjusted, the FDIC could: (1) cease collection early, if it has collected enough to recover actual or estimated losses; (2) extend the special assessment collection period one or more quarters beyond the initial eight-quarter collection period, if actual or estimated losses exceed the amounts collected; and (3) impose a final shortfall special assessment on a one-time basis after the receiverships for Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank terminate, if actual losses exceed the amounts collected. As a result of this final rule, United accrued $12.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 to pay the special assessment over the next eight assessment periods. United expects the special assessments will be tax deductible.

United’s FDIC insurance expense totaled $30.4 million, $12.0 million, and $8.3 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Capital Requirements

United and United Bank are each required to comply with applicable capital adequacy standards established by the Federal Reserve Board (the “Basel III Capital Rules”). Since fully phased in on January 1, 2019, the Basel III Capital Rules require United and United Bank to maintain the following:

• A minimum ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (resulting in a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of 7.0%);

• A minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%);

• A minimum ratio of total capital (Tier 1 capital plus Tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5%); and

• A minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets as reported on consolidated financial statements (known as the “leverage ratio”).

Banking institutions that fail to meet the effective minimum ratios once the capital conservation buffer is taken into account, as detailed above, will be subject to constraints on capital distributions, including dividends and share repurchases, and certain discretionary executive compensation. The severity of the constraints depends on the amount of the shortfall and the institution’s “eligible retained income” (that is, the greater of (i) net income for the preceding four quarters, net of distributions and associated tax effects not reflected in net income and (ii) the average net income over the preceding four quarters).

The Basel III Capital Rules and the Capital Simplification Rules also provide for a number of deductions from and adjustments to CET1. These include, for example, the requirement that certain deferred tax assets and significant investments in non-consolidated financial entities be deducted from CET1 to the extent that any one such category exceeds 25% of CET1. Prior to the adoption of the Capital Simplification Rules in July 2019, amounts were deducted from CET1 to the extent that any one such category exceeded 10% of CET1 or all such items, in the aggregate, exceeded 15% of CET1. The Capital Simplification Rules took effect for United and United Bank as of January 1, 2020. These limitations did not impact our regulatory capital during any of the reported periods.

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In addition, under the general risk-based capital rules, the effects of accumulated other comprehensive income items included in capital were excluded for the purposes of determining regulatory capital ratios. Under the Basel III Capital Rules, the effects of certain accumulated other comprehensive income items are not excluded; however, non-advanced approaches banking organizations, including United and United Bank, were able to make a one-time permanent election to continue to exclude these items. Both United and United Bank made this election in order to avoid significant variations in the level of capital depending upon the impact of interest rate fluctuations on the fair value of their available-for-sale securities portfolio. Under the Basel III Capital Rules, trust preferred securities no longer included in our Tier 1 capital may nonetheless be included as a component of Tier 2 capital on a permanent basis without phase-out.

In February 2019, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued a final rule (the “2019 CECL Rule”) that revised certain capital regulations to account for changes to credit loss accounting under U.S. GAAP. The 2019 CECL Rule included a transition option that allows banking organizations to phase in, over a three-year period, the day-one adverse effects of adopting a new accounting standard related to the measurement of current expected credit losses (“CECL”) on their regulatory capital ratios (three-year transition option). In March 2020, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued an interim final rule that maintains the three-year transition option of the 2019 CECL Rule and also provides banking organizations that were required under U.S. GAAP (as of January 2020) to implement CECL before the end of 2020 the option to delay for two years an estimate of the effect of CECL on regulatory capital, relative to the incurred loss methodology’s effect on regulatory capital, followed by a three-year transition period (five-year transition option). We elected to adopt the five-year transition option.

The Basel III Capital Rules prescribe a standardized approach for risk weightings that expanded the risk-weighting categories from the general risk-based capital rules to a much larger and more risk-sensitive number of categories, depending on the nature of the assets, generally ranging from 0% for U.S. government and agency securities, to 600% for certain equity exposures (and higher percentages for certain other types of interests), and resulting in higher risk weights for a variety of asset categories. In November 2019, the federal banking agencies adopted a rule revising the scope of commercial real estate mortgages subject to a 150% risk weight.

In December 2017, the Basel Committee published standards that it described as the finalization of the Basel III post-crisis regulatory reforms. Among other things, these standards revise the Basel Committee’s standardized approach for credit risk (including by recalibrating risk weights and introducing new capital requirements for certain “unconditionally cancellable commitments,” such as unused credit card lines of credit) and provides a new standardized approach for operational risk capital. Under the current U.S. capital rules, operational risk capital requirements and a capital floor apply only to advanced approaches institutions, and not to United or United Bank.

In July 2023, the federal banking regulators proposed revisions to the Basel III Capital Rules to implement the Basel Committee’s 2017 standards and make other changes to the Basel III Capital Rules. The proposal introduces revised credit risk, equity risk, operational risk, credit valuation adjustment risk and market risk requirements, among other changes. However, the revised capital requirements of the proposed rule would not apply to United or United Bank because they have less than $100 billion in total consolidated assets and trading assets and liabilities below the threshold for market risk requirements.

Failure to meet statutorily mandated capital guidelines or more restrictive ratios separately established for a financial institution could subject United to a variety of enforcement remedies, including issuance of a capital directive, the termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC, a prohibition on accepting or renewing brokered deposits, limitations on the rates of interest that the institution may pay on its deposits and other restrictions on its business. As described below, significant additional restrictions can be imposed on United if it would fail to meet applicable capital requirements.

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Prompt Corrective Action

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”) establishes a regulatory scheme, which ties the level of supervisory intervention by bank regulatory authorities primarily to a depository institution’s capital category. Among other things, FDICIA authorizes regulatory authorities to take “prompt corrective action” with respect to depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. FDICIA establishes five capital tiers: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized.

Effective January 1, 2015, under the Basel III Capital Rules, the current prompt corrective action requirements for an institution to be “well-capitalized” is a total risk-based capital ratio of 10% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8% or greater, a CET1 ratio of 6.5% or greater and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5 percent or greater.

United Bank was considered a “well capitalized” institution as of December 31, 2023. Well-capitalized institutions are permitted to engage in a wider range of banking activities, including among other things, the accepting of “brokered deposits,” and the offering of interest rates on deposits higher than the prevailing rate in their respective markets.

Community Reinvestment Act

The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (“CRA”) requires depository institutions to assist in meeting the credit needs of their market areas consistent with safe and sound banking practice. Under the CRA, each depository institution is required to help meet the credit needs of its market areas by, among other things, providing credit to low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. Depository institutions are periodically examined for compliance with the CRA and are assigned ratings. Banking regulators take into account CRA ratings when considering approval of a proposed transaction.

In 2023, United Bank received a CRA Performance Evaluation from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the “FRB”) with a rating of “Satisfactory.”

On October 24, 2023, the Federal Reserve Board, the FDIC, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) published a final CRA rule that creates a modernized rule for the banking industry. The final rule updates the CRA regulations to achieve the following key goals: (1) encourage banks to expand access to credit, investment, and banking services in LMI communities; (2) adapt to changes in the banking industry, including mobile and online banking; (3) provide greater clarity and consistency in the application of the CRA regulations; and (4) tailor CRA evaluations and data collection to bank size and type. Most of the rule’s requirements will be applicable beginning January 1, 2026. The remaining requirements, including the data reporting requirements, will be applicable on January 1, 2027. We will evaluate the impact of these changes to these new CRA rules and their impact to our financial condition, results of operations, and/or liquidity, which is not known at this time.

Deposit Acquisition Limitation

Under West Virginia banking law, an acquisition or merger is not permitted if the resulting depository institution or its holding company, including its affiliated depository institutions, would assume additional deposits to cause it to control deposits in the State of West Virginia in excess of twenty five percent (25%) of such total amount of all deposits held by insured depository institutions in West Virginia. This limitation may be waived by the Commissioner of Banking by showing good cause.

Consumer Laws and Regulations

In addition to the banking laws and regulations discussed above, bank subsidiaries are also subject to certain consumer laws and regulations that are designed to protect consumers in transactions with banks. Among the more prominent of such laws and regulations are the Truth in Lending Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, the Expedited Funds Availability Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Right to Financial Privacy Act and the Fair Housing Act. These laws and regulations mandate certain disclosure requirements and regulate the manner in which financial institutions must deal with customers when taking deposits or making loans to such customers. United’s bank subsidiary must comply with the applicable provisions of these consumer protection laws and regulations as part of its ongoing customer relations.

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As discussed above, the Dodd-Frank Act centralized responsibility for consumer financial protection by creating the CFPB, and giving it responsibility for implementing, examining and enforcing compliance with federal consumer protection laws. The CFPB has broad rulemaking, supervisory and enforcement authority over consumer financial products and services, including deposit products, residential mortgages, home-equity loans, and credit cards. The CFPB’s functions include investigating consumer complaints, rulemaking, supervising and examining banks’ consumer transactions, and enforcing rules related to consumer financial products and services. Banks with more than $10 billion in assets, such as United Bank, are subject to supervision by the CFPB with respect to these federal consumer financial laws.

Anti-Money Laundering and the USA Patriot Act

A major focus of governmental policy on financial institutions in recent years has been aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, or the USA Patriot Act, substantially broadened the scope of United States anti-money laundering laws and regulations by imposing significant new compliance and due diligence obligations, creating new crimes and penalties and expanding the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the United States. Financial institutions are also prohibited from entering into specified financial transactions and account relationships and must use enhanced due diligence procedures in their dealings with certain types of high-risk customers and implement a written customer identification program. Financial institutions must take certain steps to assist government agencies in detecting and preventing money laundering and report certain types of suspicious transactions. Regulatory authorities routinely examine financial institutions for compliance with these obligations, and failure of a financial institution to maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, or to comply with all of the relevant laws or regulations, could have serious financial, legal and reputational consequences for the institution, including causing applicable bank regulatory authorities not to approve merger or acquisition transactions when regulatory approval is required or to prohibit such transactions even if approval is not required. Regulatory authorities have imposed cease and desist orders and civil money penalties against institutions found to be violating these obligations.

The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (“AMLA”), which amends the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 (“BSA”), was enacted in January 2021. The AMLA is intended to be a comprehensive reform and modernization to U.S. bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws. Among other things, it codifies a risk-based approach to anti-money laundering compliance for financial institutions; requires the U.S. Department of the Treasury to promulgate priorities for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism policy; requires the development of standards for testing technology and internal processes for BSA compliance; expands enforcement- and investigation-related authority, including increasing available sanctions for certain BSA violations; and expands BSA whistleblower incentives and protections. Many of the statutory provisions in the AMLA will require additional rulemakings, reports and other measures, and the impact of the AMLA will depend on, among other things, rulemaking and implementation guidance. In June 2021, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued the priorities for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism policy required under the AMLA. The priorities include: corruption, cybercrime, terrorist financing, fraud, transnational crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking and proliferation financing.

Incentive Compensation

The Federal Reserve Board reviews, as part of its regular, risk-focused examination process, the incentive compensation arrangements of banking organizations, such as United, that are not “large, complex banking organizations.” These reviews are tailored to each organization based on the scope and complexity of the organization’s activities and the prevalence of incentive compensation arrangements. The findings of this supervisory initiative will be included in reports of examination. Deficiencies will be incorporated into the organization’s supervisory ratings, which can affect the organization’s ability to make acquisitions and take other actions. Enforcement actions may be taken against a banking organization if its incentive compensation arrangements, or related risk-management control or governance processes, pose a risk to the organization’s safety and soundness and the organization is not taking prompt and effective measures to correct the deficiencies.

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In June 2010, the Federal Reserve Board, OCC and FDIC issued comprehensive final guidance on incentive compensation policies intended to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of banking organizations do not undermine the safety and soundness of such organizations by encouraging excessive risk-taking. The guidance, which covers all employees that have the ability to materially affect the risk profile of an organization, either individually or as part of a group, is based upon the key principles that a banking organization’s incentive compensation arrangements should (i) provide incentives that do not encourage risk-taking beyond the organization’s ability to effectively identify and manage risks, (ii) be compatible with effective internal controls and risk management, and (iii) be supported by strong corporate governance, including active and effective oversight by the organization’s board of directors.

In April and May of 2016, the Federal Reserve Board, other federal banking agencies and the SEC (the “Agencies”) jointly published proposed rulemaking designed to implement provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act prohibiting incentive compensation arrangements that would encourage inappropriate risk taking at a covered institution, which includes a bank or bank holding company with $1 billion or more of assets, such as United. The proposed rule expanded beyond the June 2010 principals based guidance and broadened the scope to include community banks. The proposed rules (i) prohibit incentive-based compensation arrangements that encourage executive officers, employees, directors or principal shareholders to expose the institution to inappropriate risks by providing excessive compensation (based on the standards for excessive compensation adopted pursuant to the FDIA) and (ii) prohibit incentive-based compensation arrangements for executive officers, employees, directors or principal shareholders that could lead to a material financial loss for the institution. The proposed rule requires covered institutions to establish policies and procedures for monitoring and evaluating their compensation practices.

In August 2022, the SEC adopted final rules requiring public companies to disclose the relationship between the executive compensation actually paid to the company’s named executive officers (“NEOs”) and the company’s financial performance. The final rules implement the “pay versus performance” disclosure requirements mandated by Section 953(a) of the Dodd-Frank Act. Disclosure related to these final rules was effective for United’s proxy statement filed in 2023.

In October 2022, the SEC adopted the final “clawback” rule mandated by Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Act directing national securities exchanges and associations, including the NASDAQ, to implement listing standards that require listed companies to adopt policies mandating the recovery or “clawback” of excess incentive-based compensation earned by a current or former executive officer during the three fiscal years preceding the date the listed company is required to prepare an accounting restatement, including to correct an error that would result in a material misstatement if the error were corrected in the current period or left uncorrected in the current period. The final rule required United to adopt a clawback policy within 60 days after such listing standard became effective.

In June 2023, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market adopted these required listing standards mandated by Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which were effective on October 2, 2023. Each listed issuer was required to adopt a policy relating to the recovery of erroneously awarded compensation no later than December 1, 2023, which is 60 days following the effective date. The incentive compensation received by executives on or after October 2, 2023 is subject to the issuer’s recovery policies. Issuers that do not adopt and comply with the compensation recovery policies or those that do not disclose the policy will be subject to delisting. United adopted a “clawback” policy on November 17, 2023 and is filed as Exhibit 97 to this Form 10-K.

Cybersecurity

The federal banking regulators regularly issue new guidance and standards, and update existing guidance and standards, regarding cybersecurity intended to enhance cyber risk management among financial institutions. Financial institutions are expected to comply with such guidance and standards and to accordingly develop appropriate security controls and risk management processes. If we fail to observe such regulatory guidance or standards, we could be subject to various regulatory sanctions, including financial penalties.

In November 2021, the federal banking agencies adopted a final rule, with compliance by May 1, 2022, that requires banking organizations to notify their primary banking regulator within 36 hours of determining that a “computer-security incident” has materially disrupted or degraded, or is reasonably likely to materially disrupt or degrade, the banking organization’s ability to carry out banking operations or deliver banking products and services to a material portion of its customer base, its businesses and operations that would result in material loss, or its operations that would impact the stability of the United States.

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In July 2023, the SEC issued a final rule, “Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure,” which requires registrants to provide investors, through enhanced and standardized disclosures, greater insight into material cybersecurity incidents and the registrants’ cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance. See Item 1C. Cybersecurity for information on United’s risk management, strategy and governance processes related to cybersecurity.

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.

FORM 10-K, PART II

Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Congress passed the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 to encourage corporations to provide investors with information about the company’s anticipated future financial performance, goals, and strategies. The act provides a safe haven for such disclosure; in other words, protection from unwarranted litigation if actual results are not the same as management expectations.

United desires to provide its shareholders with sound information about past performance and future trends. Consequently, any forward-looking statements contained in this report, in a report incorporated by reference to this report, or made by management of United in this report, in any other reports and filings, in press releases and in oral statements, involve numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of the words “expect,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “project,” “estimate,” “believe,” “anticipate,” and other words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and estimates, which although believed to be reasonable, may turn out to be incorrect. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed upon these estimates and statements. United cannot assure that any of these statements, estimates, or beliefs will be realized and actual results may differ from those contemplated in these “forward-looking statements.” United undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

The discussion in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” lists some of the factors that could cause United’s actual results to vary materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements, and such discussion is incorporated into this discussion by reference.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

During the first quarter of 2024, United consolidated its mortgage delivery channels by consolidating George Mason’s and Crescent’s mortgage origination and sales business with United Bank. United had previously exited the third-party origination (“TPO”) business during the fourth quarter of 2023 as part of this consolidation. United continues to offer mortgage products through its bank mortgage channel with previous George Mason offices re-branded under the United umbrella. The consolidation streamlined operations and will enhance the customer experience.

Based on this consolidation of its mortgage delivery channels and an analysis performed at March 31, 2024 in accordance with ASC 280, “Segment Reporting,” United has concluded that it operates only in one reportable segment – community banking. 

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TRANSITION FROM THE LONDON INTERBANK OFFERED RATE (LIBOR)

As disclosed in the “Transition From The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)” section within the MD&A of United’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the 2022 Form 10-K), as a result of the efforts led by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, the publication of the one-week and two-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR settings were discontinued on December 31, 2021. Subsequently, publication of the remaining overnight, one-month, three-month, six-month, and twelve-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR settings were discontinued on June 30, 2023. United implemented a comprehensive project plan to execute the transition of its LIBOR-based financial instruments to alternative reference rates. United utilized the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) and Prime as the preferred alternatives to LIBOR.

INTRODUCTION

The following discussion and analysis presents the more significant changes in financial condition as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the results of operations of United and its subsidiaries for each of the years then ended. This discussion and the consolidated financial statements and the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of United Bankshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. Management has evaluated all significant events and transactions that occurred after December 31, 2023, but prior to the date these financial statements were issued, for potential recognition or disclosure required in these financial statements. Refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2023 (the 2022 Form 10-K) for a discussion and analysis of the more significant factors that affected periods prior to 2022.

This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes thereto, which are included elsewhere in this document.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This discussion and analysis contains certain financial measures that are not recognized under GAAP. Under SEC Regulation G, public companies making disclosures containing financial measures that are not in accordance with GAAP must also disclose, along with each “non-GAAP” financial measure, certain additional information, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the closest comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as a statement of the company’s reasons for utilizing the non-GAAP financial measure.

Generally, United has presented a non-GAAP financial measure because it believes that this measure provides meaningful additional information to assist in the evaluation of United’s results of operations or financial position. Presentation of a non-GAAP financial measure is consistent with how United’s management evaluates its performance internally and this non-GAAP financial measure is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in the banking industry. Specifically, this discussion contains certain references to financial measures identified as tax-equivalent (“FTE”) net interest income and return on average tangible equity. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures to be helpful in understanding United’s results of operations or financial position.

Net interest income is presented in this discussion on a tax-equivalent basis. The tax-equivalent basis adjusts for the tax-favored status of income from certain loans and investments. Although this is a non-GAAP measure, United’s management believes this measure is more widely used within the financial services industry and provides better comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. United uses this measure to monitor net interest income performance and to manage its balance sheet composition.

Average tangible equity is calculated as GAAP total shareholders’ equity minus total intangible assets. Tangible equity can thus be considered a more conservative valuation of the company. When considering net income, a return on average tangible equity can be calculated. Management provides a return on average equity to facilitate the understanding of as well as to assess the quality and composition of United’s capital structure. This measure, along with others, is used by management to analyze capital adequacy and performance.

However, this non-GAAP information should be considered supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Where the non-GAAP financial measure is used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as reconciliation to that comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as a statement of the company’s reasons for utilizing the non-GAAP financial measure, can be found within this discussion and analysis. Investors should recognize that United’s presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure might not be comparable to a similarly titled measure at other companies.

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APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and reporting policies of United conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions and judgments, which are reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the financial statement notes and in this financial review, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are determined. Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to the methods, assumptions, and estimates underlying those amounts, management has identified the determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses, the calculation of the income tax provision, and the use of fair value measurements to account for certain financial instruments to be the accounting areas that require the most subjective or complex judgments, and as such could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available. The most significant accounting policies followed by United are presented in Note A, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

The allowance for loan and lease losses is an estimate of the expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost to present the net amount expected to be collected as of the balance sheet date. Such allowance is based on the credit losses expected to arise over the life of the asset (contractual term). Determining the allowance for loan and lease losses requires management to make estimates of expected credit losses that are highly uncertain and require a high degree of judgment. At December 31, 2023, the allowance for loan and lease losses was $259.24 million and is subject to periodic adjustment based on management’s assessment of expected credit losses in the loan portfolio. Such adjustment from period to period can have a significant impact on United’s consolidated financial statements. To illustrate the potential effect on the financial statements of our estimates of the allowance for loan and lease losses, a 10% increase in the allowance for loan and lease losses would have required $25.92 million in additional allowance (funded by additional provision for loan and lease losses), which would have negatively impacted the year of 2023 net income by approximately $20.48 million, after-tax or $0.15 diluted earnings per common share. Management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses and the appropriate provision for loan and lease losses is based upon a quarterly evaluation of the loan portfolio. This evaluation is inherently subjective and requires significant estimates, including estimates related to the amounts and timing of future cash flows, value of collateral, losses on pools of homogeneous loans and leases based on historical loss experience, and consideration of qualitative factors such as current economic trends, all of which are susceptible to constant and significant change. The allowance allocated to specific credits and loan pools grouped by similar risk characteristics is reviewed on a quarterly basis and adjusted as necessary based upon subsequent changes in circumstances. In determining the components of the allowance for loan and lease losses, management considers the risk arising in part from, but not limited to, qualitative factors which include charge-off and delinquency trends, current business conditions and reasonable and supportable economic forecasts, lending policies and procedures, the size and risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, concentrations of credit, and other various factors. The methodology used to determine the allowance for loan and lease losses is described in Note A, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. A discussion of the factors leading to changes in the amount of the allowance for loan and lease losses is included in the Provision for Credit Losses section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”). For a discussion of concentrations of credit risk, see Item 1, under the caption of Loan Concentrations in this Form 10-K.

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Income Taxes

United’s calculation of income tax provision is inherently complex due to the various different tax laws and jurisdictions in which we operate and requires management’s use of estimates and judgments in its determination. The current income tax liability also includes income tax expense related to our uncertain tax positions as required in ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” Changes to the estimated accrued taxes can occur due to changes in tax rates, implementation of new business strategies, resolution of issues with taxing authorities and recently enacted statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance. These changes can be material to the Company’s operating results for any particular reporting period. The analysis of the income tax provision requires the assessments of the relative risks and merits of the appropriate tax treatment of transactions, filing positions, filing methods and taxable income calculations after considering statutes, regulations, judicial precedent and other information. United strives to keep abreast of changes in the tax laws and the issuance of regulations which may impact tax reporting and provisions for income tax expense. United is also subject to audit by federal and state authorities. Because the application of tax laws is subject to varying interpretations, results of these audits may produce indicated liabilities which differ from United’s estimates and provisions. United continually evaluates its exposure to possible tax assessments arising from audits and records its estimate of probable exposure based on current facts and circumstances. The potential impact to United’s operating results for any of the changes cannot be reasonably estimated. See Note N, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding United’s ASC Topic 740 disclosures.

Use of Fair Value Measurements

United determines the fair value of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC Topic 820, whereby the fair value of certain assets and liabilities is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-level hierarchy for disclosure of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. The classification of assets and liabilities within the hierarchy is based on whether the inputs in the methodology for determining fair value are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market-based information obtained from independent sources (Level 1 or Level 2), while unobservable inputs reflect management’s estimate of market data (Level 3). For assets and liabilities that are actively traded and have quoted prices or observable market data, a minimal amount of subjectivity concerning fair value is needed. Prices and values obtained from third party vendors that do not reflect forced liquidation or distressed sales are not adjusted by management. When quoted prices or observable market data are not available, management’s judgment is necessary to estimate fair value.

At December 31, 2023, approximately 13.04% of total assets, or $3.90 billion, consisted of financial instruments recorded at fair value. Of this total, approximately 98.63% or $3.85 billion of these financial instruments used valuation methodologies involving observable market data, collectively Level 1 and Level 2 measurements, to determine fair value. Approximately 1.37% or $53.60 million of these financial instruments were valued using unobservable market information or Level 3 measurements. Most of these financial instruments valued using unobservable market information were for loans held for sale. At December 31, 2023, only $678 thousand or less than 1% of total liabilities were recorded at fair value. This entire amount was valued using methodologies involving observable market data. United does not believe that any changes in the unobservable inputs used to value the financial instruments mentioned above would have a material impact on United’s results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources. See Note V for additional information regarding ASC Topic 820 and its impact on United’s financial statements.

Any material effect on the financial statements related to these critical accounting areas is further discussed in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

2023 COMPARED TO 2022

United’s total assets as of December 31, 2023 were $29.93 billion, which was an increase of $437.10 million or 1.48% from December 31, 2022. This increase was mainly due to a $800.92 million or 3.90% increase in portfolio loans, a $422.29 million or 35.89% increase in cash and cash equivalents, a $16.53 million or 17.42% increase in interest receivable, and a $15.84 million or 22.27% increase in the operating lease asset. These increases in assets were partially offset by a $746.85 million or 15.33% decrease in investment securities and a $16.47 million or 78.34% decrease in mortgage servicing rights. Total liabilities increased $182.06 million or less than 1% from year-end 2022. This increase was due to a $516.15 million or 2.31% increase in deposits, a $17.14 million or 22.62% increase in the operating lease liability, and a $23.41 million or 12.34% increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities. Partially offsetting these increases in liabilities was a $373.16 million or 15.82% decrease in borrowings. Shareholders’ equity increased $255.05 million or 5.65%.

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The following discussion explains in more detail the changes in financial condition by major category.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2023 increased $422.29 million or 35.89% from year-end 2022. In particular, interest-bearing deposits with other banks increased $459.20 million or 52.10% while cash and due from banks decreased $37.00 million or 12.58%. Federal funds sold increased $91 thousand or 8.43%. During the year of 2023, net cash of $435.24 million and $38.99 million were provided by operating and investing activities, respectively, while net cash of $51.94 million was used in financing activities. Further details related to changes in cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Securities

Total investment securities at December 31, 2023 decreased $746.85 million or 15.33%. Securities available for sale decreased $755.55 million or 16.63%. This change in securities available for sale reflects $107.87 million in purchases, $959.87 million in sales, maturities and calls of securities, and an increase of $106.29 million in market value. The majority of the sales activity was related to state and political subdivision securities. Equity securities were $8.95 million at December 31, 2023, an increase of $1.32 million or 17.25% due mainly to net purchases. Other investment securities increased $7.38 million or 2.29% from year-end 2022 due to a $12.53 million increase in investment tax credits partially offset by a $6.14 million decrease in FHLB stock.

The following table summarizes the changes in the available for sale securities since year-end 2022:

(Dollars in thousands)	December 31 2023		December 31 2022		$ Change			% Change
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies	$	484,950	$	529,492	$	(44,542	)		(8.41	%)
State and political subdivisions		533,831		709,530		(175,699	)		(24.76	%)
Mortgage-backed securities		1,599,850		1,849,470		(249,620	)		(13.50	%)
Asset-backed securities		860,638		911,611		(50,973	)		(5.59	%)
Single issue trust preferred securities		15,141		16,284		(1,143	)		(7.02	%)
Other corporate securities		291,967		525,538		(233,571	)		(44.44	%)
Total available for sale securities, at fair value	$	3,786,377	$	4,541,925	$	(755,548	)		(16.63	%)

The following table summarizes the changes in the held to maturity securities since year-end 2022:

(Dollars in thousands)	December 31 2023			December 31 2022			$ Change		% Change
State and political subdivisions	$	983	(1)	$	982	(2)	$	1		0.10	%
Other corporate securities		20			20			0		0.00	%
Total held to maturity securities, at amortized cost	$	1,003		$	1,002		$	1		0.10	%

(1) net of allowance for credit losses of $17 thousand.

(2) net of allowance for credit losses of $18 thousand.

At December 31, 2023, gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities were $363.60 million. Securities with the most significant gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of agency residential mortgage-backed securities, state and political subdivision securities, agency commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and other corporate securities.

As of December 31, 2023, United’s available for sale mortgage-backed securities had an amortized cost of $1.83 billion, with an estimated fair value of $1.60 billion. The portfolio consisted primarily of $1.22 billion in agency residential mortgage-backed securities with a fair value of $1.05 billion, $100.36 million in non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities with an estimated fair value of $90.61 million, and $511.56 million in commercial agency mortgage-backed securities with an estimated fair value of $459.30 million.

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As of December 31, 2023, United’s available for sale state and political subdivisions securities had an amortized cost of $613.59 million, with an estimated fair value of $533.83 million. The portfolio relates to securities issued by various municipalities located throughout the United States, and no securities within the portfolio were rated below investment grade as of December 31, 2023.

As of December 31, 2023, United’s available for sale corporate securities had an amortized cost of $1.21 billion, with an estimated fair value of $1.17 billion. The portfolio consisted of $16.38 million in single issue trust preferred securities with an estimated fair value of $15.14 million. Of the $15.14 million, $6.90 million or 45.59% were investment grade; $2.92 million or 19.30% were split rated; and $5.32 million or 35.11% were unrated. The two largest exposures accounted for 80.70% of the $15.14 million. These included Truist Bank at $6.90 million and Emigrant Bank at $5.32 million. All single issue trust preferred securities are currently receiving full scheduled principal and interest payments. In addition to the single issue trust preferred securities, the Company held positions in various other corporate securities, including asset-backed securities with an amortized cost of $872.05 million and a fair value of $860.64 million and other corporate securities, with an amortized cost of $325.57 million and a fair value of $291.97 million.

During 2023, United did not recognize any credit losses on its available for sale investment securities. Management does not believe that any individual security with an unrealized loss as of December 31, 2023 is impaired. United believes the decline in value resulted from changes in market interest rates, credit spreads and liquidity, not a deterioration of credit. Based on a review of each of the securities in the available for sale investment portfolio, management concluded that it was more-likely-than-not that it would be able to realize the cost basis investment and appropriate interest payments on such securities. United has the intent and the ability to hold these securities until such time as the value recovers or the securities mature. As of December 31, 2023, there was no allowance for credit losses related to the Company’s available for sale securities. However, United acknowledges that any securities in an unrealized loss position may be sold in future periods in response to significant, unanticipated changes in asset/liability management decisions, unanticipated future market movements or business plan changes.

Further information regarding the amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities, including remaining maturities as well as a more detailed discussion of management’s impairment analysis, is presented in Note B, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Loans Held For Sale

Loans held for sale decreased $618 thousand or 1.09% from year-end 2022. Loan sales in the secondary market exceeded originations during the year of 2023. Originations of loans for the year of 2023 were $860.90 million while sales of loans were $861.52 million. Loans held for sale were $56.26 million at December 31, 2023 as compared to $56.88 million at year-end 2022.

Portfolio Loans

Loans, net of unearned income, increased $800.92 million or 3.90%. Since year-end 2022, commercial, financial and agricultural loans increased $264.55 million or 2.28% as a result of a $304.67 million or 3.80% increase in commercial real estate loans which was partially offset by a $40.13 million or 1.11% decrease in commercial loans (not secured by real estate). Construction and land development loans increased $221.27 million or 7.56% and residential real estate loans increased $608.33 million or 13.05%, while consumer loans decreased $301.12 million or 22.05% due to a decrease in indirect automobile financing.

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The following table summarizes the changes in the major loan classes since year-end 2022:

(Dollars in thousands)	December 31 2023			December 31 2022			$ Change			% Change
Loans held for sale	$	56,261		$	56,879		$	(618	)		(1.09	%)
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Owner-occupied commercial real estate	$	1,598,231		$	1,724,927		$	(126,696	)		(7.35	%)
Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate		6,718,343			6,286,974			431,369			6.86	%
Other commercial loans		3,572,440			3,612,568			(40,128	)		(1.11	%)
Total commercial, financial, and agricultural	$	11,889,014		$	11,624,469		$	264,545			2.28	%
Residential real estate		5,271,236			4,662,911			608,325			13.05	%
Construction & land development		3,148,245			2,926,971			221,274			7.56	%
Consumer:
Bankcard		9,962			9,273			689			7.43	%
Other consumer		1,054,728			1,356,539			(301,811	)		(22.25	%)
Total Loans and leases	$	21,373,185		$	20,580,163		$	793,022			3.85	%
Less: Unearned income		(14,101	)		(21,997	)		7,896			(35.90	%)
Total Loans and leases, net of unearned income	$	21,359,084		$	20,558,166		$	800,918			3.90	%

The following table shows the amount of loans acquired and outstanding by major loan classes as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

	December 31, 2023						December 31, 2022
(In thousands)	Originated		Acquired		Total		Originated		Acquired		Total
Commercial, financial, and agricultural:
Owner-occupied commercial real estate	$	999,471	$	598,760	$	1,598,231	$	1,031,330	$	693,597	$	1,724,927
Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate		5,096,074		1,622,269		6,718,343		4,515,059		1,771,915		6,286,974
Other commercial loans		3,144,321		428,119		3,572,440		3,110,273		502,295		3,612,568
Total commercial, financial, and agricultural	$	9,239,866	$	2,649,148	$	11,889,014	$	8,656,662	$	2,967,807	$	11,624,469
Residential real estate		4,731,392		539,844		5,271,236		3,999,088		663,823		4,662,911
Construction & land development		2,998,152		150,093		3,148,245		2,618,810		308,161		2,926,971
Consumer:
Bankcard		9,962		0		9,962		9,273		0		9,273
Other consumer		1,048,428		6,299		1,054,728		1,346,699		9,840		1,356,539
Total Loans and leases	$	18,027,801	$	3,345,384	$	21,373,185	$	16,630,532	$	3,949,631	$	20,580,163

The following table shows the maturity of loans and leases, outstanding as of December 31, 2023:

	Less Than		One To		Five to		Greater than
(In thousands)	One Year		Five Years		Fifteen Years		Fifteen Years		Total
Commercial, financial and agricultural:
Owner-occupied commercial real estate	$	120,013	$	806,380	$	646,165	$	25,673	$	1,598,231
Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate		1,130,592		3,804,852		1,680,261		102,638		6,718,343
Other commercial loans		898,817		1,929,157		642,509		101,957		3,572,440
Total commercial, financial, and agricultural	$	2,149,422	$	6,540,389	$	2,968,935	$	230,268	$	11,889,014
Residential real estate		179,087		539,068		578,548		3,974,533		5,271,236
Construction & land development		843,468		1,986,371		230,291		88,115		3,148,245
Consumer:
Bankcard		1,955		7,900		107		0		9,962
Other consumer		16,466		762,925		274,020		1,317		1,054,728
Total Loans and leases	$	3,190,398	$	9,836,653	$	4,051,901	$	4,294,233	$	21,373,185

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At December 31, 2023, for loans and leases due after one year, interest rate information is as follows:

	One To		Five to		Greater than
(In thousands)	Five Years		Fifteen Years		Fifteen Years		Total
Commercial, financial and agricultural:
Owner-occupied commercial real estate
Outstanding with fixed interest rates	$	687,804	$	232,859	$	8,458	$	929,121
Outstanding with adjustable interest rates		118,576		413,306		17,215		549,097
Total owner-occupied		806,380		646,165		25,673		1,478,218
Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate
Outstanding with fixed interest rates	$	2,895,188	$	979,938	$	17,601	$	3,892,727
Outstanding with adjustable interest rates		909,664		700,323		85,037		1,695,024
Total non-owner occupied		3,804,852		1,680,261		102,638		5,587,751
Other commercial loans
Outstanding with fixed interest rates	$	1,623,875	$	411,164	$	66,882	$	2,101,921
Outstanding with adjustable interest rates		305,282		231,345		35,075		571,702
Total other commercial		1,929,157		642,509		101,957		2,673,623
Residential real estate
Outstanding with fixed interest rates	$	338,212	$	242,599	$	1,974,362	$	2,555,173
Outstanding with adjustable interest rates		200,856		335,949		2,000,171		2,536,976
Total residential real estate		539,068		578,548		3,974,533		5,092,149
Construction
Outstanding with fixed interest rates	$	654,280	$	101,523	$	73,413	$	829,216
Outstanding with adjustable interest rates		1,332,091		128,768		14,702		1,475,561
Total construction		1,986,371		230,291		88,115		2,304,777
Consumer:
Bankcard
Outstanding with fixed interest rates	$	788	$	0	$	0	$	788
Outstanding with adjustable interest rates		7,112		107		0		7,219
Total bankcard		7,900		107		0		8,007
Other consumer
Outstanding with fixed interest rates	$	762,473	$	273,989	$	1,317	$	1,037,779
Outstanding with adjustable interest rates		452		31		0		483
Total other consumer		762,925		274,020		1,317		1,038,262
Total outstanding with fixed interest rates	$	6,962,620	$	2,242,072	$	2,142,033	$	11,346,725
Total outstanding with adjustable rates	$	2,874,033	$	1,809,829	$	2,152,200	$	6,836,062
Total	$	9,836,653	$	4,051,901	$	4,294,233	$	18,182,787

More information relating to loans is presented in Note D, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Other Assets

Other assets decreased $28.12 million or 9.23% from year-end 2022. Deferred tax assets decreased $19.62 million due to the increase in the fair value of available-for sale securities, while derivative assets decreased $3.69 million. In addition, dealer reserve decreased $10.01 million due to a decrease in indirect automobile financing and core deposits intangibles decreased $6.39 million due to amortization and impairment of trade name intangibles due to the planned consolidation of George Mason’s and Crescent’s mortgage banking business into United Bank. Partially offsetting these decreases in other assets were a $3.88 million increase in income tax receivable due to timing differences, a $2.66 million increase in accounts receivable due to timing differences, and a $5.82 million increase in the pension asset.

Deposits

Deposits represent United’s primary source of funding. Total deposits at December 31, 2023 increased $516.15 million or 2.31%. In terms of composition, noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $1.05 billion or 14.59% while interest-bearing deposits increased $1.57 billion or 10.37% from December 31, 2022.

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Noninterest-bearing deposits consist of demand deposit and noninterest bearing money market (“MMDA”) account balances. The $1.05 billion decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits was due mainly to a $915.32 million or 16.93% decrease in commercial noninterest-bearing deposits, a $127.17 million or 8.51% decrease in personal noninterest-bearing deposits, and a $32.32 million or 17.02% decrease in public noninterest-bearing deposits.

Interest-bearing deposits consist of interest-bearing transaction accounts, regular savings, interest-bearing MMDA, and time deposit account balances. Interest-bearing transaction accounts increased $531.17 million or 10.38% since year-end 2022 as the result of an increase of $1.09 billion in commercial interest-bearing transaction accounts, which was partially offset by a $507.72 million decrease in personal interest-bearing transaction accounts and a $54.03 million decrease in public funds interest-bearing transaction accounts. Regular savings accounts decreased $333.04 million or 19.84% mainly as a result of a $301.42 million decrease in personal savings accounts and a $34.58 million decrease in commercial savings accounts. Interest-bearing MMDAs increased $50.05 million or less than 1%. In particular, personal interest-bearing MMDAs decreased $245.74 million while commercial interest-bearing MMDAs increased $265.10 million. Public funds interest-bearing MMDAs increased $30.68 million.

Time deposits under $100,000 increased $222.14 million or 26.32% from year-end 2022. This increase in time deposits under $100,000 was the result of a $233.17 million increase in fixed rate Certificates of Deposits (“CDs”) under $100,000, and a $3.87 million increase in Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) under $100,000. CDs under $100,000 obtained through the use of deposit listing services decreased $5.17 million.

Since year-end 2022, time deposits over $100,000 increased $1.10 billion or 94.13% as fixed rate CDs increased $759.93 million, brokered certificates of deposits increased $266.45 million, and CDARS over $100,000 increased $72.54 million.

The table below summarizes the changes by deposit category since year-end 2022:

	December 31		December 31
(Dollars in thousands)	2023		2022		$ Change			% Change
Noninterest-bearing accounts	$	6,149,080	$	7,199,678	$	(1,050,598	)		(14.59	%)
Interest-bearing transaction accounts		5,648,135		5,116,966		531,169			10.38	%
Regular savings		1,345,258		1,678,302		(333,044	)		(19.84	%)
Interest-bearing money market accounts		6,349,453		6,299,404		50,049			0.79	%
Time deposits under $100,000		1,066,092		843,950		222,142			26.32	%
Time deposits over $100,000 (1)		2,261,301		1,164,866		1,096,435			94.13	%
Total deposits	$	22,819,319	$	22,303,166	$	516,153			2.31	%

(1) Includes time deposits of $250,000 or more of $842,118 and $454,477 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

At December 31, 2023, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows:

Year	Amount
(In thousands)
2024	$	2,947,581
2025		278,183
2026		41,945
2027		45,424
2028 and thereafter		14,260
TOTAL	$	3,327,393

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Maturities of estimated uninsured time deposits of $100,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 2023 are summarized as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	3 months or less		Over 3 through 6 months		Over 6 through 12 months		Over 12 months
Time deposits in amounts in excess of the FDIC Insurance limit	$	115,055	$	86,105	$	137,316	$	63,379

The amounts of uninsured time deposits of $100,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 2023 are based on estimates using the same methodologies and assumptions used for regulatory reporting requirements.

The average daily amount of deposits and rates paid on such deposits is summarized for the years ended December 31:

	2023							2022							2021
			Interest							Interest							Interest
	Amount		Expense		Rate			Amount		Expense		Rate			Amount (1)		Expense		Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing	$	6,475,051	$	0		0.00	%	$	7,580,624	$	0		0.00	%	$	6,709,510	$	0		0.00	%
Interest-bearing transaction and money market		11,397,302		299,306		2.63	%		11,540,192		67,240		0.58	%		11,010,496		23,498		0.21	%
Regular savings		1,520,201		3,128		0.21	%		1,744,841		2,427		0.14	%		1,455,305		2,085		0.14	%
Time deposits		2,865,258		88,660		3.09	%		2,181,353		10,570		0.48	%		2,462,044		16,037		0.65	%
TOTAL	$	22,257,812	$	391,094		1.76	%	$	23,047,010	$	80,237		0.35	%	$	21,637,355	$	41,620		0.19	%

(1) For the year of 2021, $1,571,758 was reclassed from noninterest-bearing accounts to interest-bearing transaction accounts.

More information relating to deposits is presented in Note J, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Borrowings

Total borrowings at December 31, 2023 decreased $373.16 million or 15.82% since year-end 2022. During the year of 2023, short-term borrowings increased $35.40 million or 22.03% due to an increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase. Long-term borrowings decreased $408.55 million or 18.59% from year-end 2022 due to net repayments of $400.29 million in long-term FHLB advances and the redemption of $9.89 million in subordinated debt during year of 2023.

The table below summarizes the change in the borrowing categories since year-end 2022:

	December 31		December 31
(Dollars in thousands)	2023		2022		$ Change			% Change
Short-term securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	196,095	$	160,698	$	35,397			22.03	%
Long-term FHLB advances		1,510,487		1,910,775		(400,288	)		(20.95	%)
Subordinated debt		0		9,892		(9,892	)		(100.00	%)
Issuances of trust preferred capital securities		278,616		276,989		1,627			0.59	%
Total borrowings	$	1,985,198	$	2,358,354	$	(373,156	)		(15.82	%)

For a further discussion of borrowings see Notes K and L, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities at December 31, 2023 increased $23.41 million or 12.34% from year-end 2022. In particular, interest payable increased $13.19 million due to an increase in CDs, brokered deposits and MMDAs as well as rising interest rates. In addition, other accrued expenses increased $12.50 million due primarily to a special FDIC assessment of $11.99 million during the fourth quarter of 2023. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease of $3.22 million in deferred compensation, a decrease of $2.98 million in accrued loan expenses, and decreases of $2.23 million and $2.21 million in income tax payable and business franchise taxes, respectively, due to timing differences.

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Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2023 was $4.77 billion, which was an increase of $255.05 million or 5.65% from year-end 2022.

Retained earnings increased $170.19 million or 10.80% from year-end 2022. Earnings net of dividends for the year of 2023 were $170.19 million.

Accumulated other comprehensive income increased $73.05 million or 21.95% from year-end 2022 due to an increase of $81.52 million in the fair value of United’s available for sale investment portfolio, net of deferred income taxes. In addition, the fair value of cash flow hedges, net of deferred income taxes decreased $13.06 million. The after-tax amortization of the pension net actuarial loss was $2.57 million for the year of 2023.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

The following table sets forth certain consolidated income statement information of United:

	Year Ended
Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)	2023		2022		2021
Interest income	$	1,401,320	$	1,001,990	$	795,117
Interest expense		481,396		105,559		52,383
Net interest income		919,924		896,431		742,734
Provision for credit losses		31,153		18,822		(23,970	)
Noninterest income		135,258		153,261		278,128
Noninterest expense		560,224		555,087		581,979
Income before income taxes		463,805		475,783		462,853
Income taxes		97,492		96,156		95,115
Net income	$	366,313	$	379,627	$	367,738
PER COMMON SHARE:
Net income:
Basic	$	2.72	$	2.81	$	2.84
Diluted		2.71		2.80		2.83

Net income for the year 2023 was $366.31 million or $2.71 per diluted share, a decrease of $13.31 million or 3.51% from $379.63 million or $2.80 per diluted share for the year of 2022. Lower net income for the year 2023 compared to the year of 2022 was primarily driven by higher provision for credit losses expense, lower income from mortgage banking and a special FDIC assessment charge.

United’s return on average assets for the year of 2023 was 1.25% and the return on average shareholders’ equity was 7.87% as compared to 1.31% and 8.25% for the year of 2022. For the year of 2023, United’s return on average tangible equity, a non-GAAP measure, was 13.33%, as compared to 14.11% for the year of 2022.

	Year Ended
(Dollars in thousands)	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Return on Average Tangible Equity:
(a) Net Income (GAAP)	$	366,313		$	379,627
Average Total Shareholders’ Equity (GAAP)		4,654,103			4,601,440
Less: Average Total Intangibles		(1,905,390	)		(1,910,377	)
(b) Average Tangible Equity (non-GAAP)	$	2,748,713		$	2,691,063
Return on Tangible Equity (non-GAAP) [(a) / (b)]		13.33	%		14.11	%

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Net interest income for the year of 2023 was $919.92 million, an increase of $23.49 million or 2.62% from the prior year. The increase of $23.49 million in net interest income occurred because total interest income increased $399.33 million while total interest expense increased $375.84 million from the year of 2022. Generally, interest income increased in 2023 due to the impact of rising market interest rates on earning assets, organic loan growth and a change in the asset mix to higher earning assets while interest expense increased mainly due to higher funding costs as a result of the rising market interest rates on higher interest-bearing balances.

The provision for credit losses was $31.15 million for the year 2023 as compared to $18.82 million for the year 2022. Noninterest income was $135.26 million for the year of 2023, which was a decrease of $18.00 million or 11.75% from the year of 2022. Noninterest expense for the year of 2023 was $560.22 million, which was flat from the year of 2022, increasing $5.14 million or less than 1%.

Income taxes for the year of 2023 were $97.49 million as compared to $96.16 million for the year of 2022. United’s effective tax rate was approximately 21.0% and 20.2% for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as compared to 20.6% for 2021.

The following discussion explains in more detail the consolidated results of operations by major category.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income represents the primary component of United’s earnings. It is the difference between interest income from earning assets and interest expense incurred to fund these assets. Net interest income is impacted by changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as changes in market interest rates. Such changes, and their impact on net interest income in 2023 and 2022, are presented below.

Net interest income for the year of 2023 was $919.92 million, which was an increase of $23.49 million or 2.62% from the year of 2022. The $23.49 million increase in net interest income occurred because total interest income increased $399.33 million while total interest expense increased $375.84 million from the year of 2022. For the purpose of this remaining discussion, net interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis to provide a comparison among all types of interest earning assets. The tax-equivalent basis adjusts for the tax-favored status of income from certain loans and investments. Although this is a non-GAAP measure, United’s management believes this measure is more widely used within the financial services industry and provides better comparability of net interest income arising from taxable and tax-exempt sources. United uses this measure to monitor net interest income performance and to manage its balance sheet composition.

Tax-equivalent net interest income for the year of 2023 increased $23.04 million, or 2.56%, from the year of 2022. The increase in tax-equivalent net interest income was primarily due to the impact of rising market interest rates on earning assets, organic loan growth and a change in the asset mix to higher earning assets. These increases were partially offset by higher interest expense primarily driven by deposit rate repricing, higher average balances and the cost of long-term borrowings, lower income from Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan fees and lower acquired loan accretion income. The yield on average earning assets increased 150 basis points from the year of 2022 to 5.41%. Within the increase in the average yield on earning assets, the yield on short-term investments increased 379 basis points, the yield on net loans, including loans held for sale, increased 131 basis points, and the yield on investment securities increased 110 basis points. Average earning assets for the year of 2023 increased $270.97 million, or 1.05%, from the year of 2022 due to a $1.49 billion increase in average net loans, including loans held for sale, partially offset by a $697.03 million decrease in average short-term investments and a $522.48 million decrease in average investment securities. The average cost of funds increased 205 basis points from the year of 2022 to 2.69% primarily due to increases of 196 basis points and 204 basis points in the cost of average interest-bearing deposits and in the cost of average long-term

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borrowings, respectively. Average interest-bearing deposits increased $316.38 million and average long-term borrowings increased $909.27 million from the year of 2022. Net PPP loan fee income decreased $9.16 million from the year of 2022. Acquired loan accretion income was $11.55 million and $18.32 million for the year of 2023 and 2022, respectively, a decrease of $6.77 million. The net interest margin of 3.56% for the year of 2023 was an increase of 6 basis points from the net interest margin of 3.50% for the year of 2022.

United’s tax-equivalent net interest income also includes the impact of acquisition accounting fair value adjustments. The following table provides the discount/premium and net accretion impact to tax-equivalent net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

	Year Ended
	December 31			December 31			December 31
(Dollars in thousands)	2023			2022			2021
Loan accretion	$	11,548		$	18,315		$	33,857
Certificates of deposit		1,119			2,765			4,305
Long-term borrowings		(1,353	)		(262	)		684
Total	$	11,314		$	20,818		$	38,846

The following table reconciles the difference between net interest income and tax-equivalent net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

	Year Ended
	December 31		December 31		December 31
(Dollars in thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Net interest income (GAAP)	$	919,924	$	896,431	$	742,734
Tax-equivalent adjustment (non-GAAP) (1)		4,014		4,467		4,218
Tax-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)	$	923,938	$	900,898	$	746,952

(1) The tax-equivalent adjustment combines amounts of interest income on federally nontaxable loans and investment securities using the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for 2023, 2022, and 2021. All interest income on loans and investment securities was subject to state income taxes.

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The following table shows the consolidated daily average balance of major categories of assets and liabilities for each of the three years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 with the consolidated interest and rate earned or paid on such amount. The interest income and yields on federally nontaxable loans and investment securities are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021. Interest income on all loans and investment securities was subject to state taxes.

	Year Ended December 31, 2023								Year Ended December 31, 2022								Year Ended December 31, 2021
(Dollars in thousands)	Average Balance			Interest (1)		Avg. Rate (1)			Average Balance			Interest (1)		Avg. Rate (1)			Average Balance			Interest (1)		Avg. Rate (1)
ASSETS
Earning Assets:
Federal funds sold, securities repurchased under agreements to resell & other short-term investments	$	900,077		$	47,069		5.23	%	$	1,597,108		$	22,950		1.44	%	$	3,162,814		$	8,734		0.28	%
Investment Securities:
Taxable		4,125,467			144,420		3.50	%		4,532,713			105,780		2.33	%		3,193,414			54,678		1.71	%
Tax-exempt		294,802			8,411		2.85	%		410,037			10,983		2.68	%		352,843			9,129		2.59	%
Total Securities		4,420,269			152,831		3.46	%		4,942,750			116,763		2.36	%		3,546,257			63,807		1.80	%
Loans and leases, net of unearned income (2)		20,909,248			1,205,434		5.77	%		19,389,485			866,744		4.47	%		17,714,288			726,794		4.10	%
Allowance for credit losses		(245,386	)							(216,104	)							(225,740	)
Net loans and leases		20,663,862					5.83	%		19,173,381					4.52	%		17,488,548					4.16	%
Total earning assets		25,984,208		$	1,405,334		5.41	%		25,713,239		$	1,006,457		3.91	%		24,197,619		$	799,335		3.30	%
Other assets		3,311,450								3,360,609								3,058,476
TOTAL ASSETS	$	29,295,658							$	29,073,848							$	27,256,095
LIABILITIES
Interest-Bearing Funds:
Interest-bearing deposits (3)	$	15,782,761		$	391,094		2.48	%	$	15,466,386		$	80,237		0.52	%	$	14,927,845		$	41,620		0.28	%
Short-term borrowings		182,936			6,449		3.53	%		140,773			1,785		1.27	%		132,489			693		0.52	%
Long- term borrowings		1,923,924			83,853		4.36	%		1,014,655			23,537		2.32	%		819,440			10,070		1.23	%
Total Interest-Bearing Funds		17,889,621			481,396		2.69	%		16,621,814			105,559		0.64	%		15,879,774			52,383		0.33	%
Noninterest-bearing deposits (3)		6,475,051								7,580,624								6,709,510
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		276,883								269,970								236,123
TOTAL LIABILITIES		24,641,555								24,472,408								22,825,407
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		4,654,103								4,601,440								4,430,688
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	29,295,658							$	29,073,848							$	27,256,095
NET INTEREST INCOME				$	923,938							$	900,898							$	746,952
INTEREST SPREAD							2.72	%							3.27	%							2.97	%
NET INTEREST MARGIN							3.56	%							3.50	%							3.09	%

(1) The interest income and the yields on federally nontaxable loans and investment securities are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for 2023, 2022 and 2021.

(2) Nonaccruing loans and loans held for sale are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding.

(3) For the year of 2021, average balances of $1,571,758 were reclassed from noninterest- bearing deposits to interest-bearing deposits.

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The following table sets forth a summary for the periods indicated of the changes in consolidated interest earned and interest paid detailing the amounts attributable to (i) changes in volume (change in the average volume times the prior year’s average rate), (ii) changes in rate (change in the average rate times the prior year’s average volume), and (iii) changes in rate/volume (change in the average volume times the change in average rate).

	2023 Compared to 2022											2022 Compared to 2021
	Increase (Decrease) Due to											Increase (Decrease) Due to
						Rate/											Rate/
(In thousands)	Volume			Rate		Volume			Total			Volume			Rate		Volume			Total
Interest income:
Federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell and other short-term investments	$	(10,037	)	$	60,530	$	(26,374	)	$	24,119		$	(4,384	)	$	36,689	$	(18,089	)	$	14,216
Investment securities:
Taxable		(9,489	)		53,033		(4,904	)		38,640			22,902			19,799		8,401			51,102
Tax-exempt (1)		(3,088	)		697		(181	)		(2,572	)		1,481			318		55			1,854
Loans (1),(2)		67,370			251,171		20,149			338,690			70,089			62,959		6,902			139,950
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME		44,756			365,431		(11,310	)		398,877			90,088			119,765		(2,731	)		207,122
Interest expense:
Interest-bearing deposits	$	1,645		$	303,141	$	6,071		$	310,857		$	1,508		$	35,827	$	1,282		$	38,617
Short-term borrowings		535			3,181		948			4,664			43			994		55			1,092
Long-term borrowings		21,095			20,699		18,522			60,316			2,401			8,932		2,134			13,467
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE		23,275			327,021		25,541			375,837			3,952			45,753		3,471			53,176
NET INTEREST INCOME	$	21,481		$	38,410	$	(36,851	)	$	23,040		$	86,136		$	74,012	$	(6,202	)	$	153,946

(1) Yields and interest income on federally tax-exempt loans and investment securities are computed on a fully tax-equivalent basis using the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for 2023, 2022 and 2021.

(2) Nonaccruing loans and loans held for sale are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding.

Provision for Credit Losses

United’s provision for credit losses was $31.15 million for the year of 2023 while the provision for credit losses was $18.82 million for the year of 2022. United’s provision for credit losses relates to its portfolio of loans and leases, held to maturity securities and interest receivable on loans which are discussed in more detail in the following paragraphs.

The provision for loan and lease losses for the year of 2023 was $31.15 million as compared to $18.83 million for the year of 2022. The higher amount of provision expense for the year of 2023 compared to the year of 2022 was mainly due to a change in the reasonable and supportable forecasts of future macroeconomic conditions and loan growth. Net charge-offs for the year of 2023 were $6.66 million as compared to $101 thousand for the year of 2022. The higher amount of net charge-offs for the year of 2023 as compared to year of 2022 was primarily due to an increase in charge-offs in 2023 for the consumer loan segment as well as a lower amount of recoveries in 2023 of previously charged-off amounts for the other commercial loan segment. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases were 0.03% and zero for the year of 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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The following table shows a summary of United’s nonperforming assets including nonperforming loans and other real estate owned (“OREO”) at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

	December 31		December 31
(In thousands)	2023		2022
Nonaccrual loans	$	30,919	$	23,685
Loans past due 90 days of more		14,579		15,565
Restructured loans (1)		n/a		19,388
Total nonperforming loans	$	45,498	$	58,638
Other real estate owned		2,615		2,052
Total nonperforming assets	$	48,113	$	60,690

Note:

(1) On January 1, 2023, United adopted ASU 2022-02, “Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures” prospectively which eliminated the accounting guidance on troubled debt restructurings and enhanced creditors’ disclosure requirements related to loan refinancings and restructurings for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. After the adoption of ASU 2022-02, United no longer considers accruing restructured loans that are fewer than 90 days past due as nonperforming loans or nonperforming assets. Nonperforming loans and nonperforming assets at December 31, 2022 included $9,127 of restructured loans that were on accruing status and fewer than 90 days past due but classified as nonperforming loans and nonperforming assets. Restructured loans that are on nonaccrual or 90-day past due are included in the above nonperforming loan and nonperforming asset categories at December 31, 2023.

Restructured loans with an aggregate balance of $7,186 at December 31, 2022 were on nonaccrual status, but are not included in “Nonaccrual loans” above. Restructured loans with an aggregate balance of $3,075 at December 31, 2022 were 90 days past due, but not included in “Loans past due 90 days or more” above.

United maintains an allowance for loan and lease losses and a reserve for lending-related commitments. The combined allowance for loan and lease losses and reserve for lending-related commitments is considered the allowance for credit losses. At December 31, 2023, the allowance for credit losses was $303.94 million as compared to $280.94 million at December 31, 2022.

At December 31, 2023, the allowance for loan and lease losses was $259.24 million as compared to $234.75 million at December 31, 2022. The increase in the allowance for loan and lease losses was primarily due to increased reserves for the nonowner-occupied commercial real estate and construction and land development loan segments. As a percentage of loans and leases, net of unearned income, the allowance for loan losses was 1.21% at December 31, 2023 and 1.14% at December 31, 2022. The ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses to nonperforming loans and leases or coverage ratio was 569.78% and 400.33% at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The increase in this ratio was due an increase in the allowance for loan losses and a decline in nonperforming loans.

The following table summarizes United’s credit loss experience for loan and leases losses, based on loan categories, for the year of 2023 and 2022:

(Dollars in thousands)	2023			2022
Commercial, financial and agricultural:
Owner-occupied commercial real estate
Loans & leases charged off	$	855		$	68
Recoveries		187			489
Net loans & leases charged off (recovered)	$	668		$	(421	)
Average gross loans & leases outstanding		1,687,029			1,716,201
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average gross loans & leases outstanding		0.04	%		(0.02	%)
Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate
Loans & leases charged off	$	24		$	0
Recoveries		1,233			234
Net loans & leases (recovered) charged off	$	(1,209	)	$	(234	)
Average gross loans & leases outstanding		6,472,608			6,042,221

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(Dollars in thousands)	2023			2022
Net (recoveries) charge-offs as a percentage of average gross loans & leases outstanding		(0.02	%)		0.00	%
Other Commercial
Loans & leases charged off	$	2,007		$	4,308
Recoveries		1,729			5,367
Net loans & leases charged off (recovered)	$	278		$	(1,059	)
Average gross loans & leases outstanding		3,568,986			3,613,204
Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average gross loans & leases outstanding		0.01	%		(0.03	%)
Residential Real Estate
Loans & leases charged off	$	785		$	1,546
Recoveries		697			1,507
Net loans & leases charged off	$	88		$	39
Average gross loans & leases outstanding		4,894,091			4,080,515
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross loans & leases outstanding		0.00	%		0.00	%
Construction
Loans & leases charged off	$	14		$	2
Recoveries		80			1,414
Net loans & leases recovered	$	(66	)	$	(1,412	)
Average gross loans & leases outstanding		3,025,815			2,517,561
Net recoveries as a percentage of average gross loans & leases outstanding		0.00	%		(0.06	%)
Consumer:
Bankcard
Loans & leases charged off	$	263		$	355
Recoveries		28			9
Net loans & leases charged off	$	235		$	346
Average gross loans & leases outstanding		9,290			8,766
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross loans & leases outstanding		2.53	%		3.95	%
Other consumer
Loans & leases charged off	$	7,356		$	3,371
Recoveries		687			529
Net loans & leases charged off	$	6,669		$	2,842
Average gross loans & leases outstanding		1,211,568			1,309,773
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross loans & leases outstanding		0.55	%		0.22	%
Total
Loans & leases charged off	$	11,304		$	9,650
Recoveries		4,641			9,549
Net loans & leases charged off	$	6,663		$	101
Average gross loans & leases outstanding		20,869,387			19,288,241
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross loans & leases outstanding		0.03	%		0.00	%
Nonaccrual loans & leases	$	30,919		$	30,871
Allowance for loan & lease losses		259,237			234,746
Loans & leases (net of unearned income)		21,359,084			20,558,166
Allowance for loan & lease losses as a percentage of loans (net of unearned income)		1.21	%		1.14	%
Nonaccrual loans as a percentage of loans & leases (net of unearned income)		0.14	%		0.15	%
Allowance for loan & lease losses as a percentage of nonaccrual loans & leases		838.45	%		760.41	%

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United continues to evaluate risks which may impact its loan and lease portfolios. Reserves are initially determined based on losses identified from the PD/LGD and Cohort models which utilize the Company’s historical information. Then, any qualitative adjustments are applied to account for the Company’s view of the future and other factors. If current conditions underlying any qualitative adjustment factor were deemed to be materially different than historical conditions, an adjustment was made for that factor.

The year of 2023 qualitative adjustments include analyses of the following:

• Current conditions – United considered the impact of inflation, interest rates, the potential impact of the geopolitical situation, the banking regulatory environment and a potential government shutdown when making determinations related to factor adjustments, such as changes in economic and business conditions; collateral values for dependent loans; past due, nonaccrual and adversely classified loans and leases; concentrations of credit and external factors.

• Reasonable and supportable forecasts – The forecast is determined on a portfolio-by-portfolio basis by relating the correlation of real GDP and the unemployment rate to loss rates to forecasts of those variables. The reasonable and supportable forecast selection is subjective in nature and requires more judgment compared to the other components of the allowance. Assumptions for the economic variables were the following:

• The forecast for real GDP shifted slightly in the fourth quarter, from a projection of 1.50% for 2024 as of mid-September 2023 to 1.40% for 2024 as of mid-December with a projection of 1.80% for 2025. The unemployment rate forecast for 2024 and 2025 remained the same at 4.10%.

• Greater risk of loss in the office portfolio due to continued hybrid and remote work that may be exacerbated by future economic conditions and in the commercial other and construction portfolios due to weakened economic conditions.

• Reversion to historical loss data occurs via a straight-line method during the year following the one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period.

The following table presents the allocation of United’s allowance for credit losses for the years ended December 31:

	2023		2022
	(in thousands)
Commercial, financial & agricultural:
Owner-occupied commercial real estate	$	11,895	$	13,945
Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate		57,935		38,543
Other commercial		75,007		79,706
Total commercial, financial & agricultural		144,837		132,194
Residential real estate		41,167		36,227
Construction & land development		59,913		48,390
Consumer:
Bankcard		810		561
Other consumer		12,510		17,374
Allowance for loan losses	$	259,237	$	234,746
Reserve for lending-related commitments		44,706		46,189
Allowance for credit losses	$	303,943	$	280,935

The following is a summary of loans and leases outstanding as a percent of gross loans at December 31:

	2023			2022
Commercial, financial & agricultural:
Owner-occupied commercial real estate		7.48	%		8.38	%
Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate		31.43	%		30.55	%
Other commercial		16.72	%		17.55	%
Total commercial, financial & agricultural		55.63	%		56.48	%
Residential real estate		24.66	%		22.66	%

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	2023			2022
Construction & land development		14.73	%		14.22	%
Consumer:
Bankcard		0.05	%		0.05	%
Other consumer		4.93	%		6.59	%
Total		100.00	%		100.00	%

United’s review of the allowance for loan and lease losses at December 31, 2023 produced increased reserves in three of the four loan categories as compared to December 31, 2022. The allowance related to the commercial, financial & agricultural loan pool increased $12.64 million due to increased outstanding balances and increased reasonable and supportable forecast adjustments particularly as it pertains to office loans. The construction and land development loan pool reserve increased $11.52 million due to increased outstanding balances as well as increased risk of loss for collateral value for dependent loans and increased reasonable and supportable forecast adjustments. The residential real estate reserve increased $4.94 million due to increased outstanding balances. The consumer loan pool reserve decreased $4.61 million primarily due to a decrease in outstanding balances.

An allowance is established for estimated lifetime losses for loans that are individually assessed. Nonperforming commercial loans and leases are regularly reviewed to identify expected credit losses. A loan is individually assessed for expected credit losses when the loan does not share similar characteristics with other loans in the portfolio. Measuring expected credit losses of a loan requires judgment and estimates, and the eventual outcomes may differ from those estimates. Expected credit losses are measured based upon the present value of expected future cash flows from the loan discounted at the loan’s effective rate or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. When the selected measure is less than the recorded investment in the loan, an expected credit loss has occurred. The allowance for loans and leases that were individually assessed was $13.15 million at December 31, 2023 and $1.27 million at December 31, 2022. In comparison to the prior year-end, this element of the allowance increased $11.88 million due to a commercial relationship identified in 2023 with a loss potential requiring individually assessed reserves of $12.16 million.

Management believes that the allowance for credit losses of $303.94 million at December 31, 2023 is adequate to provide for expected losses on existing loans and lending-related commitments based on information currently available. United’s loan administration policies are focused on the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio in terms of loan approval and credit quality. The commercial loan portfolio is monitored for possible concentrations of credit in one or more industries. Management has lending limits as a percentage of capital per type of credit concentration in an effort to ensure adequate diversification within the portfolio. Most of United’s commercial loans are secured by real estate located in West Virginia, southeastern Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia. It is the opinion of management that these commercial loans do not pose any unusual risks and that adequate consideration has been given to these loans in establishing the allowance for credit losses.

The provision for credit losses related to held to maturity securities for the year of 2023 and 2022 was immaterial. The allowance for credit losses related to held to maturity securities was $17 thousand as of December 31, 2023 as compared to $18 thousand as of December 31, 2022. There was no provision for credit losses recorded on available for sale investment securities for the year of 2023 and 2022 and no allowance for credit losses on available for sale investment securities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Management is not aware of any potential problem loans or leases, trends or uncertainties, which it reasonably expects, will materially impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources which have not been disclosed.

Other Income

Other income consists of all revenues, which are not included in interest and fee income related to earning assets. Noninterest income has been and will continue to be an important factor for improving United’s profitability. Recognizing the importance, management continues to evaluate areas where noninterest income can be enhanced.

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Noninterest income for the year of 2023 was $135.26 million, which was a decrease of $18.00 million or 11.75% from the year of 2022. The decrease was due mainly to net losses recognized on the sales of AFS investment securities, decreases in income from mortgage banking activities and fees from deposit services partially offset by a net gain on the sale of MSRs within mortgage loan servicing income.

For the year of 2023, net losses on investment securities were $7.65 million as compared to net gains on investment securities of $776 thousand for the year of 2022. The net losses in 2023 were mainly due to a net loss of $7.24 million on the sale of approximately $187 million of AFS investment securities in the second quarter of 2023. United recognized a net gain of $1.36 million on an equity security without a readily determinable market value and a $589 thousand net loss on equity securities for the year of 2022. United did not recognize any impairment on investment securities for the year of 2023 and 2022.

Income from mortgage banking activities totaled $26.59 million for the year of 2023 compared to $42.69 million for the year of 2022. The decrease of $16.10 million or 37.71% for the year of 2023 was primarily a result of lower mortgage loan originations and sales volume driven by a rising interest rate environment and a lower margin on loans sold in the secondary market. Mortgage loan sales were $861.52 million in the year of 2023 as compared to $2.20 billion in the year of 2022. Mortgage loans originated for sale were $860.90 million for the year of 2023 as compared to $1.90 billion for the year of 2022.

Fees from deposit services for the year of 2023 were $37.08 million, a decrease of $3.48 million or 8.58% from the year of 2022. In particular, overdraft fees were down $2.69 million due to the impact of changes in United’s overdraft policy and account analysis fees declined $2.13 million. Partially offsetting these decreases were increases of $725 thousand and $581 thousand on early withdrawal penalties on CDs and debit card income, respectively.

Mortgage servicing income was $13.75 million for the year of 2023, an increase of $4.51 million or 48.85% from the year of 2022 due primarily to a net gain of $8.31 million on the sale of mortgage servicing rights during 2023.

Fees from trust services for the year of 2023 were $18.32 million, an increase of $1.10 million or 6.40% from the year of 2022 due to an increase in managed assets.

Income from bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) for the year of 2023 decreased $858 thousand or 9.34% from the year of 2022 due to a decrease of $2.76 million in death benefits. Death benefits were $571 thousand for the year of 2023 as compared to death benefits of $3.33 million in year of 2022.

Other miscellaneous income for the year of 2023 increased $3.72 million or 50.63% from the year of 2022 due mainly to a net gain of $2.66 million from the payoff of a fixed rate commercial loan that had an associated interest rate swap derivative.

Other Expense

Just as management continues to evaluate areas where noninterest income can be enhanced, it strives to improve the efficiency of its operations to reduce costs. Other expense includes all items of expense other than interest expense, the provision for credit losses and income tax expense. Noninterest expense for the year of 2023 was $560.22 million, which was flat from the year of 2022, increasing $5.14 million or less than 1% driven by increases in FDIC insurance expense, employee benefits expense, and net occupancy expense. Partially offsetting these increases were decreases in OREO expenses on as well as net losses from sales of OREO properties, mortgage loan servicing expense and impairment, and other noninterest expense.

Employee compensation for the year of 2023 decreased $11.60 million or 4.78% from the year of 2022. The decrease for 2023 was due mainly to lower employee commissions and incentives related to a decline in mortgage banking production and a decline in base salaries due to a lower employee headcount.

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Employee benefits expense for the year of 2023 increased $2.42 million or 5.28% as compared to the year of 2022. For the year of 2023, postretirement expense, which includes expense associated with United’s pension plan, supplemental early retirement plans (“SERPs”) and Savings and Stock Investment Plan (“401K plan”), decreased $2.09 million from the year of 2022. United uses certain valuation methodologies to measure the fair value of the assets within United’s pension plan which are presented in Note O, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The funded status of United’s pension plan is based upon the fair value of the plan assets compared to the projected benefit obligation. The determination of the projected benefit obligation and the associated periodic benefit expense involves significant judgment and estimation of future employee compensation levels, the discount rate and the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. If United assumes a 1% increase or decrease in the estimation of future employee compensation levels while keeping all other assumptions constant, the benefit cost associated with the pension plan would increase by approximately $604 thousand and decrease by approximately $572 thousand, respectively. If United assumes a 1% increase or decrease in the discount rate while keeping all other assumptions constant, the benefit cost associated with the pension plan would decrease by approximately $2.18 million and increase by approximately $2.61 million, respectively. If United assumes a 1% increase or decrease in the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets while keeping all other assumptions constant, the benefit cost associated with the pension plan would decrease by and increase by approximately $1.62 million, respectively.

Net occupancy expense increased $1.30 million or 2.87% for the year of 2023 as compared to the prior year. This increase was primarily due to higher amounts of building rental and depreciation expense partially offset by lower maintenance costs.

OREO expense for the year of 2023 decreased $783 thousand or 36.62% from the year of 2022 due mainly to fewer declines in the fair value of OREO properties.

Net losses on the sales of OREO properties declined $760 thousand or 108.57% for the year of 2023 as compared to the year of 2022.

Mortgage loan servicing expense and impairment for the year of 2023 decreased $1.50 million or 21.17% from the year of 2022. The decrease was due to the recovery of past temporary impairment and lower amortization expense of mortgage servicing rights.

FDIC expense for the year of 2023 increased $18.39 million or 153.39% from the year of 2022. The increase was due mainly to a $11.99 million special assessment fee levied on banking organizations to recover losses to the Deposit Insurance Fund as well as a higher overall assessment rate and base.

Other expense for the year of 2023 decreased $2.39 million or 1.73% from the year of 2022. The decrease in other noninterest expense mainly resulted from a decline $16.23 million in the reserve for unfunded loan commitments. Partially offsetting this decrease were increases in business franchise taxes of $2.66 million, expense of $2.65 million for mortgage loan down payment and closing cost assistance programs, amortization of $1.67 million for tax credit investments, impairment of $1.28 million on trade name tangibles due to the planned consolidation of George Mason’s and Crescent’s mortgage banking business into United Bank, consulting and legal expense of $1.20 million, loan collection expense of $1.03 million as well as higher amounts of certain other general operating expenses.

Income Taxes

For the year ended December 31, 2023, income taxes were $97.49 million, compared to $96.16 million for 2022, an increase of $1.34 million or 1.39%. The increase was due to a higher effective tax rate partially offset by lower earnings. United’s effective tax rate was approximately 21.0% and 20.2% for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the year of 2023 was primarily driven by increases in the federal and state tax provisions as well as lower benefits related to the issuance of shares in share-based compensation plans. For further details related to income taxes, see Note N, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Quarterly Results

Net income for the first quarter of 2023 was $98.31 million as compared to earnings of $81.66 million for the first quarter of 2022. Earnings for the first quarter of 2023, as compared to the first quarter of 2022, increased primarily due to higher net interest income as a result of the impact of rising market interest rates on earning assets, organic loan growth and a change in the asset mix to higher earning assets. Diluted earnings per share were $0.73 for the first quarter of 2023 and $0.60 for the first quarter of 2022. Net interest income for the first quarter of 2023 increased $42.82 million, or 22.36%, to $234.32 million from net interest income of $191.50 million for the first three months of 2022. The increase of $42.82 million in net interest income occurred because total interest income increased $126.51 million while total interest expense increased $83.69 million from the first quarter of 2022. The provision for credit losses was $6.89 million for the first quarter of 2023 as compared to a net benefit of $3.41 million for the first quarter of 2022. The increase in the provision for credit losses was mainly due to a change in qualitative factors and the impact of reasonable and supportable forecasts of future macroeconomic conditions. Noninterest income was $32.74 million for the first three months of 2023, a decrease of $13.28 million or 28.86% from the first three months of 2022 due mainly to decreased income from mortgage banking activities primarily due to lower mortgage loan origination and sale volume and a lower margin on loans sold in the secondary market. Noninterest expense for the first three months of 2023 decreased $1.76 million or 1.26% from the first three months of 2022 due mainly to lower employee compensation expense as a result of lower employee commissions and incentives related to mortgage banking production and a lower employee headcount. Income taxes increased $4.35 million or 21.64% for the first three months of 2023 as compared to the first three months of 2022 primarily due to increased earnings and a higher effective tax rate.

Net income for the second quarter of 2023 was $92.46 million or $0.68 per diluted share, as compared to $95.61 million or $0.71 per diluted share for the prior year second quarter. During the second quarter of 2023, United sold MSRs with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $2 billion at a net gain of $8.15 million. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2023, United sold approximately $187 million of AFS investment securities at a net loss of $7.24 million. Net interest income for the second quarter of 2023 was $227.46 million, which was an increase of $12.56 million, or 5.84%, from the second quarter of 2022. The increase of $12.56 million in net interest income occurred because total interest income increased $118.16 million while total interest expense increased $105.60 million from the second quarter of 2022. The provision for credit losses was $11.44 million for the second quarter of 2023 while the provision for credit losses was a net benefit of $1.81 million for the second quarter 2022. The increase in the provision for credit losses was mainly due to a change in qualitative factors and the impact of reasonable and supportable forecasts of future macroeconomic conditions. For the second quarter of 2023, noninterest income was $35.18 million, which was a decrease of $8.43 million or 19.33% from the second quarter of 2022. The decrease in noninterest income was due mainly to lower mortgage loan origination and sale volume and a lower margin on loans sold in the secondary market as well as the previously mentioned net losses on the sales of securities in 2023. For the second quarter of 2023, noninterest expense decreased $5.89 million or 4.17% from the second quarter of 2022 due mainly to a decrease in the expense for the reserve for unfunded loan commitments within other expenses. Income taxes for the second quarter of 2023 were $23.45 million as compared to $23.53 million for the second quarter of 2022. For the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, United’s effective tax rate was 20.23% and 19.75%, respectively.

Net income for the third quarter of 2023 was $96.16 million or $0.71 per diluted share, as compared to $102.59 million or $0.76 per diluted share for the prior year third quarter. Net interest income for the third quarter of 2023 was $228.45 million, which was a decrease of $12.17 million, or 5.06%, from the third quarter of 2022. The decrease of $12.17 million in net interest income occurred because total interest income increased $93.23 million while total interest expense increased $105.40 million from the third quarter of 2022. The provision for credit losses was $5.95 million for the third quarter of 2023 while the provision for credit losses was $7.67 million for the third quarter of 2022. The lower amount of provision expense for the third quarter of 2023 as compared to the third quarter of 2022 was mainly due to the impact of reasonable and supportable forecasts of future macroeconomic conditions. For the third quarter of 2023, noninterest income was $33.66 million, which was an increase of $912 thousand or 2.78% from the third quarter of 2022. This increase was primarily due to increases in income from mortgage banking activities and income from BOLI partially offset by a decrease in mortgage loan servicing income. For the third quarter of 2023, noninterest expense decreased $1.97 million or 1.43% from the third quarter of 2022 primarily due to decreases in OREO expense, mortgage loan servicing expense and certain general operating expenses within other noninterest expenses partially offset by increases in employee benefits and FDIC insurance expense. Income taxes for the third quarter of 2023 were $24.78 million as compared to $25.92 million for the third quarter of 2022. For the quarters ended September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, United’s effective tax rate was 20.49% and 20.23%, respectively.

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Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $79.39 million or $0.59 per diluted share as compared to earnings of $99.77 million or $0.74 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2022. Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $229.69 million, which was a decrease of $19.71 million or 7.90% from the fourth quarter of 2022. The $19.71 million decrease in net interest income occurred because total interest income increased $61.43 million while total interest expense increased $81.15 million from the fourth quarter of 2022. The provision for credit losses was $6.88 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 as compared to a provision for credit losses of $16.37 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. The decrease in the provision for credit losses was primarily due the impact of reasonable and supportable forecasts of future macroeconomic conditions. Noninterest income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $33.68 million, which was an increase of $2.80 million, or 9.05% from the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase in noninterest income was driven by an increase of $2.73 million in other noninterest income due to the $2.66 million gain on the from the payoff of a fixed rate commercial loan that had an associated interest rate swap derivative. Noninterest expense for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $152.29 million, an increase of $14.75 million, or 10.72%, from the fourth quarter of 2022 primarily due to increases of $13.37 million in FDIC insurance expense due to the $11.99 million special assessment recognized in the fourth quarter of 2023 as well as a higher overall assessment rate. For the fourth quarter of 2023, income tax expense was $24.81 million as compared to $26.61 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. The decrease of $1.80 million was primarily due to lower earnings and partially offset by a higher effective tax rate. United’s effective tax rate was 23.81% for the fourth quarter of 2023 and 21.06% for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Additional quarterly financial data for 2023 and 2022 may be found in Note X, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Effect of Inflation

United’s income statements generally reflect the effects of inflation. Since interest rates, loan demand and deposit levels are impacted by inflation, the resulting changes in the interest-sensitive assets and liabilities are included in net interest income. Similarly, operating expenses such as salaries, rents and maintenance include changing prices resulting from inflation. One item that would not reflect inflationary changes is depreciation expense. Subsequent to the acquisition of depreciable assets, inflation causes price levels to rise; therefore, historically presented dollar values do not reflect this inflationary condition. Inflationary pressure on consumers and uncertainty regarding the economy could result in changes in consumer and business spending, borrowing and savings habits. Such conditions could have a material adverse effect on the credit quality of our loans and our business, financial condition and results of operations. Management will monitor the impact of inflation as conditions warrant.

The Effect of Regulatory Policies and Economic Conditions

United’s business and earnings are affected by the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government, its agencies and various other governmental regulatory authorities. The Federal Reserve Board regulates the supply of money in order to influence general economic conditions. Among the instruments of monetary policy available to the Federal Reserve Board are (i) conducting open market operations in United States government obligations, (ii) changing the discount rate on financial institution borrowings, (iii) imposing or changing reserve requirements against financial institution deposits, and (iv) restricting certain borrowings and imposing or changing reserve requirements against certain borrowings by financial institutions and their affiliates. These methods are used in varying degrees and combinations to affect directly the availability of bank loans and deposits, as well as the interest rates charged on loans and paid on deposits.

United’s business and earnings are also affected by general and local economic conditions. Certain credit markets can experience difficult conditions and volatility. Downturns in the credit market can cause a decline in the value of certain loans and securities, a reduction in liquidity and a tightening of credit. A downturn in the credit market often signals a weakening economy that can cause job losses and thus distress on borrowers and their ability to repay loans. Uncertainties in credit markets and the economy present significant challenges for the financial services industry.

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Regulatory policies and economic conditions have had a significant effect on the operating results of financial institutions in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the future; however, United cannot accurately predict the nature, timing or extent of any effect such policies or economic conditions may have on its future business and earnings.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

In the opinion of management, United maintains liquidity that is sufficient to satisfy its depositors’ requirements and the credit needs of its customers. Like all banks, United depends upon its ability to renew maturing deposits and other liabilities on a daily basis and to acquire new funds in a variety of markets. A significant source of funds available to United is “core deposits”. Core deposits include certain demand deposits, statement and special savings and NOW accounts. These deposits are relatively stable, and they are the lowest cost source of funds available to United. Short-term borrowings have also been a significant source of funds. These include federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase as well as advances from the FHLB. Repurchase agreements represent funds which are obtained as the result of a competitive bidding process.

Liquid assets are cash and those items readily convertible to cash. All banks must maintain sufficient balances of cash and near-cash items to meet the day-to-day demands of customers and United’s cash needs. Other than cash and due from banks, the available for sale securities portfolio and maturing loans are the primary sources of liquidity.

The goal of liquidity management is to ensure the ability to access funding which enables United to efficiently satisfy the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers and meet United’s cash needs. Liquidity is managed by monitoring funds’ availability from a number of primary sources. Substantial funding is available from cash and cash equivalents, unused short-term borrowing and a geographically dispersed network of branches providing access to a diversified and substantial retail deposit market.

Short-term needs can be met through a wide array of outside sources such as correspondent and downstream correspondent federal funds and utilization of Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

Other sources of liquidity available to United to provide long-term as well as short-term funding alternatives, in addition to FHLB advances, are long-term certificates of deposit, lines of credit, borrowings that are secured by bank premises or stock of United’s subsidiaries and issuances of trust preferred securities. In the normal course of business, United through its Asset Liability Committee evaluates these as well as other alternative funding strategies that may be utilized to meet short-term and long-term funding needs. See Notes K and L, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

During the year of 2023, United increased its interest-bearing deposit balance at the FRB by $438.02 million to $1.24 billion. The change in the balance at the FRB was mostly the result of net sales, maturities, and paydowns in the available for sale debt securities portfolio of $952.01 million and an increase in deposits of $516.15 million partially offset by loan growth of $800.97 million and the net repayment of $400.29 million in FHLB advances.

Cash flows provided by operations in 2023 were $435.24 million due mainly to net income of $366.31 million for the year of 2023. In 2022, cash flows provided by operations were $760.82 million due mainly to net income of $379.63 million for the year of 2022. In 2023, net cash of $38.99 million was provided by investing activities which was primarily due to proceeds of $819.87 million from sales, calls and maturities of investment securities over purchases partially offset by loan growth of $800.97 million. In 2022, net cash of $3.45 billion was used in investing activities which was primarily due to loan growth of $2.37 billion and purchases of $1.09 billion of investment securities over proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of investment securities. During the year of 2023, net cash of $51.94 million was used in financing activities due primarily to net repayments of $400.00 million from long-term FHLB borrowings partially offset by an increase of $517.27 million in deposits. Other uses of cash within funding activities for the year of 2023 were $194.73 million for cash dividends paid. During the year of 2022, net cash of $105.32 million was provided by financing activities due primarily to net advances of $1.38 billion from long-term FHLB borrowings partially offset by a decline of $1.04 billion in deposits. Other uses of cash within funding activities for the year of 2022 were $193.04 million for cash dividends paid and $79.46 million for the acquisition of treasury stock. The net effect of the cash flow activities was an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $422.29 million for the year of 2023 as compared to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $2.58 billion for the year of 2022. See the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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At December 31, 2023, United had an unused borrowing amount at the FHLB of approximately $6.74 billion subject to delivery of collateral after certain trigger points and $2.67 billion without the delivery of additional collateral. United has various unused lines of credit available from certain of its correspondent banks in the aggregate amount of $230 million, all of which was available at December 31, 2023. United also has a $20 million unsecured, revolving line of credit with an unrelated financial institution to provide for general liquidity needs, all of which were available at December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2023, United’s borrowing capacity for the FRB Discount Window was $2.67 billion. United did not have any borrowings from the FRB’s Discount Window, or its Bank Term Funding Program, during the year of 2023.

United enters into derivative contracts, mainly to protect against adverse interest rate movements on the value of certain assets or liabilities, under which it is required to either pay cash to or receive cash from counterparties depending on changes in interest rates. Derivative contracts are carried at fair value and not notional value on the consolidated balance sheet and therefore do not represent the amounts that may ultimately be paid under these contracts. Further discussion of derivative instruments is included in Note R, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

United is also a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include loan commitments and standby letters of credit. United’s maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to the financial instrument for the loan commitments and standby letters of credit is the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. United uses the same policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

The following table details the amounts of significant commitments and letters of credit as of December 31, 2023:

(In thousands)	Amount
Commitments to extend credit:
Revolving open-end secured by 1-4 residential	$	841,754
Credit card and personal revolving lines		247,616
Commercial		5,762,520
Total unused commitments	$	6,851,890
Financial standby letters of credit	$	72,631
Performance standby letters of credit		75,074
Commercial letters of credit		16,233
Total letters of credit	$	163,938

Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses, generally within one year, and may require the payment of a fee. Further discussion of commitments is included in Note Q, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

United anticipates it can meet its obligations over the next 12 months and has no material commitments for capital expenditures. There are no known trends, demands, commitments, or events that will result in or that are reasonably likely to result in United’s liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way. United also has lines of credit available. See Notes K and L to the accompanying unaudited Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more details regarding the amounts available to United under lines of credit.

The Asset Liability Committee monitors liquidity to ascertain that a liquidity position within certain prescribed parameters is maintained. No changes are anticipated in the policies of United’s Asset Liability Committee.

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United’s capital position is financially sound. United seeks to maintain a proper relationship between capital and total assets to support growth and sustain earnings. United has historically generated attractive returns on shareholders’ equity. United is well-capitalized based upon regulatory guidelines. United’s risk-based capital ratio is 15.38% at December 31, 2023 while its Common Equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital and leverage ratios are 13.14%, 13.14% and 11.39%, respectively. The December 31, 2023 ratios reflects United’s election of a five-year transition provision, allowed by the Federal Reserve Board and other federal banking agencies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to delay for two years the full impact of CECL on regulatory capital, followed by a three-year transition period. The regulatory requirements for a well-capitalized financial institution are a risk-based capital ratio of 10.0%, a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.0% and a leverage ratio of 5.0%.

Total shareholders’ equity was $4.77 billion at December 31, 2023, which was an increase of $255.05 million or 5.65% from December 31, 2022. This increase is primarily due to increases of $170.19 million in net earnings and $73.05 million in accumulated other comprehensive income due mainly to an after-tax increase in the fair value of available for sale securities.

United’s equity to assets ratio was 15.94% at December 31, 2023 as compared to 15.31% at December 31, 2022. The primary capital ratio, capital and reserves to total assets and reserves, was 16.79% at December 31, 2023 as compared to 16.11% at December 31, 2022. United’s average equity to average asset ratio was 15.89% at December 31, 2023 as compared to 15.83% at December 31, 2022. All of these financial measurements reflect a financially sound position.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, United’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.37 per share. Dividends per share of $1.45 for the year of 2023 represented an increase over the $1.44 per share paid for 2022. Total cash dividends declared to common shareholders were $196.12 million for the year of 2023 as compared to $194.98 million for the year of 2022. The year 2023 was the fiftieth consecutive year of dividend increases to United shareholders.

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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of United Bankshares, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of United Bankshares, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report dated February 29, 2024 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Allowance for Loan Losses

Description of the Matter

The Company’s loan portfolio totaled $21.4 billion as of December 31, 2023, and the associated allowance for loan losses (ALL) for the loan portfolio was $259 million. As discussed in Notes A and E to the consolidated financial statements, the ALL is an estimate of the expected credit losses on loans at amortized cost to present the net amount expected to be collected as of the balance sheet date. The ALL is based on the credit losses expected to arise over the life of the asset. Management pools its loans based on similar risk characteristics and assigns an appropriate calculation method to estimate the expected credit losses. For loans that do not share risk characteristics, management evaluates the ALL on an individual basis based on the present value of expected future cash flows using the loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. For loans not

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	specifically reviewed on an individual basis, management measures the ALL using a probability of default/loss given default method or cohort method based on portfolio segment. Management also records qualitative adjustments to expected credit losses for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level or term as well as reasonable and supportable forecast adjustments for changes in macroeconomic and environmental conditions, such as changes in unemployment rates, gross domestic product or other relevant factors, that have not been fully captured in the allowance calculation.
	Auditing management’s estimate used in determining the ALL for the loan portfolio involved a high degree of subjectivity in evaluating management’s determination of the forecast selection used to derive the reasonable and supportable forecast qualitative adjustment.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit	We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the Company’s ALL process for the loan portfolio. Controls tested included, among others, those over the risk rating process, management’s review and approval of the calculations used to determine the ALL, including the underlying data and data inputs and outputs of those calculations, and management’s evaluation and review of the qualitative adjustments, including the reasonable and supportable forecast qualitative adjustment.
	To test the Company’s reasonable and supportable forecast qualitative adjustment for the loan portfolio, we tested the underlying data used in the estimate calculation to determine it was accurate, complete and relevant. Further, we evaluated management’s basis for the adjustment in relation to changes in economic conditions and forecasts. Our procedures included evaluating management’s inputs and assumptions used in determining the qualitative adjustment by comparing the information to internal and external source data including, among others, the economic forecasts utilized by the Company and third-party economic outlook reports. We involved our internal modeling specialists in evaluating the model performance. In addition, we evaluated the overall ALL amount, inclusive of the qualitative adjustments, and whether the amount appropriately reflects losses expected in the loan portfolios as of the consolidated balance sheet date. For example, we evaluated the Company’s analysis of their historical loss experience and peer losses to the Company’s recorded ALL to test the ALL in totality. We also reviewed subsequent events and transactions and considered whether they corroborate or contradict the Company’s conclusion.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1986.

Charleston, West Virginia

February 29, 2024,

except for the change in operating and reporting segments as described in Note A and for subsequent events as described in Note Y, as to which the date is

July 2, 2024

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Dollars in thousands, except par value)	December 31 2023			December 31 2022
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	257,153		$	294,155
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks		1,340,620			881,418
Federal funds sold		1,170			1,079
Total cash and cash equivalents		1,598,943			1,176,652
Securities available for sale at estimated fair value (amortized cost-$4,149,895 at December 31, 2023 and $5,011,729 at December 31, 2022, allowance for credit losses of $0 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022)		3,786,377			4,541,925
Securities held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $17 at December 31, 2023 and $18 at December 31, 2022 (estimated fair value-$1,020 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022)		1,003			1,002
Equity securities at estimated fair value		8,945			7,629
Other investment securities		329,429			322,048
Loans held for sale measured using fair value option		56,261			56,879
Loans and leases		21,373,185			20,580,163
Less: Unearned income		(14,101	)		(21,997	)
Loans and leases, net of unearned income		21,359,084			20,558,166
Less: Allowance for loan and lease losses		(259,237	)		(234,746	)
Net loans and leases		21,099,847			20,323,420
Bank premises and equipment		190,520			199,161
Operating lease right-of-use assets		86,986			71,144
Goodwill		1,888,889			1,888,889
Mortgage servicing rights		4,554			21,022
Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”)		486,895			480,184
Accrued interest receivable		111,420			94,890
Other assets		276,413			304,535
TOTAL ASSETS	$	29,926,482		$	29,489,380
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	6,149,080		$	7,199,678
Interest-bearing		16,670,239			15,103,488
Total deposits		22,819,319			22,303,166
Borrowings:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		196,095			160,698
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowings		1,510,487			1,910,775
Other long-term borrowings		278,616			286,881
Reserve for lending-related commitments		44,706			46,189
Operating lease liabilities		92,885			75,749
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		213,134			189,729
TOTAL LIABILITIES		25,155,242			24,973,187
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; Authorized-50,000,000 shares, none issued		0			0
Common stock, $2.50 par value; Authorized-200,000,000 shares; issued-142,257,646 and 142,011,560 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, including 7,308,583 and 7,266,438 shares in treasury at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively		355,644			355,029
Surplus		3,181,764			3,168,874
Retained earnings		1,745,619			1,575,426
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(259,681	)		(332,732	)
Treasury stock, at cost		(252,106	)		(250,404	)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		4,771,240			4,516,193
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	29,926,482		$	29,489,380

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	Year Ended December 31
	2023			2022		2021
Interest income
Interest and fees on loans and leases	$	1,203,186		$	864,583	$	724,493
Interest on federal funds sold and other short-term investments		47,069			22,950		8,734
Interest and dividends on securities:
Taxable		144,420			105,780		54,678
Tax-exempt		6,645			8,677		7,212
Total interest income		1,401,320			1,001,990		795,117
Interest expense
Interest on deposits		391,094			80,237		41,620
Interest on short-term borrowings		6,449			1,785		693
Interest on long-term borrowings		83,853			23,537		10,070
Total interest expense		481,396			105,559		52,383
Net interest income		919,924			896,431		742,734
Provision for credit losses		31,153			18,822		(23,970	)
Net interest income after provision for credit losses		888,771			877,609		766,704
Other income
Fees from trust services		18,318			17,216		16,552
Fees from brokerage services		16,911			16,412		15,559
Fees from deposit services		37,076			40,557		38,689
Bankcard fees and merchant discounts		7,013			6,580		5,485
Other service charges, commissions, and fees		3,861			3,267		2,990
Income from bank-owned life insurance		8,330			9,188		6,840
Income from mortgage banking activities		26,593			42,690		171,692
Mortgage loan servicing income		13,746			9,235		9,605
Net investment securities (losses) gains		(7,646	)		776		2,676
Other income		11,056			7,340		8,040
Total other income		135,258			153,261		278,128
Other expense
Employee compensation		230,809			242,408		279,970
Employee benefits		48,368			45,944		53,871
Net occupancy expense		46,426			45,129		42,034
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) expense		1,355			2,138		5,370
Net (gains) losses on the sales of OREO properties		(60	)		700		54
Equipment expense		29,731			29,320		25,979
Data processing expense		29,395			29,997		31,446
Mortgage loan servicing expense and impairment		5,596			7,099		12,246
Bankcard processing expense		2,192			1,938		1,706
FDIC insurance expense		30,376			11,988		8,346
FHLB prepayment penalties		0			0		15
Other expense		136,036			138,426		120,942
Total other expense		560,224			555,087		581,979
Income before income taxes		463,805			475,783		462,853
Income taxes		97,492			96,156		95,115
Net income	$	366,313		$	379,627	$	367,738

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	Year Ended December 31
	2023		2022		2021
Earnings per common share:
Basic	$	2.72	$	2.81	$	2.84
Diluted	$	2.71	$	2.80	$	2.83
Dividends per common share	$	1.45	$	1.44	$	1.41
Average outstanding shares:
Basic		134,505,058		134,776,241		129,276,452
Diluted		134,753,820		135,117,512		129,512,853

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Dollars in thousands)	Year Ended December 31
	2023			2022			2021
Net income	$	366,313		$	379,627		$	367,738
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale (“AFS”) securities, net of tax		81,521			(368,934	)		(56,611	)
Change in net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedge, net of tax		(13,059	)		36,655			13,001
Change in defined benefit pension plan, net of tax		4,589			4,435			16,352
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$	439,364		$	51,783		$	340,480

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)										Accumulated
	Common Stock									Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Treasury Stock			Total Shareholders’ Equity
			Par				Retained
	Shares		Value		Surplus		Earnings
Balance at January 1, 2021		133,809,374	$	334,523	$	2,894,471	$	1,205,395		$	22,370		$	(159,139	)	$	4,297,620
Comprehensive income:
Net income		0		0		0		367,738			0			0			367,738
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		0		0		0		0			(27,258	)		0			(27,258	)
Total comprehensive income, net of tax																	340,480
Stock based compensation expense		0		0		8,018		0			0			0			8,018
Acquisition of Community Bankers Trust Corporation (7,135,771 shares)		7,135,771		17,839		242,440		0			0			0			260,279
Purchase of treasury stock (339,241 shares)		0		0		0		0			0			(11,211	)		(11,211	)
Cash dividends ($1.41 per share)		0		0		0		(182,356	)		0			0			(182,356	)
Stock grant forfeiture (7,400 shares)		0		0		268		0			0			(268	)		0
Net issuance of common stock under stock-based compensation plans (415,121 shares)		415,121		1,040		4,758		0			0			0			5,798
Balance at December 31, 2021		141,360,266		353,402		3,149,955		1,390,777			(4,888	)		(170,618	)		4,718,628
Comprehensive income:
Net income		0		0		0		379,627			0			0			379,627
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		0		0		0		0			(327,844	)		0			(327,844	)
Total comprehensive income, net of tax																	51,783
Stock based compensation expense		0		0		9,881		0			0			0			9,881
Stock grant forfeiture (9,071 shares)		0		0		326		0			0			(326	)		0
Purchase of treasury stock (2,289,859 shares)		0		0		0		0			0			(79,460	)		(79,460	)
Cash dividends ($1.44 per share)		0		0		0		(194,978	)		0			0			(194,978	)
Net issuance of common stock under stock-based compensation plans (651,294 shares)		651,294		1,627		8,712		0			0			0			10,339
Balance at December 31, 2022		142,011,560		355,029		3,168,874		1,575,426			(332,732	)		(250,404	)		4,516,193
Comprehensive income:
Net income		0		0		0		366,313			0			0			366,313
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		0		0		0		0			73,051			0			73,051
Total comprehensive income, net of tax																	439,364
Stock based compensation expense		0		0		12,463		0			0			0			12,463
Stock grant forfeiture (8,295 shares)		0		0		320		0			0			(320	)		0
Purchase of treasury stock (33,850 shares)		0		0		0		0			0			(1,382	)		(1,382	)
Cash dividends ($1.45 per share)		0		0		0		(196,120	)		0			0			(196,120	)
Net issuance of common stock under stock-based compensation plans (246,086 shares)		246,086		615		107		0			0			0			722
Balance at December 31, 2023		142,257,646	$	355,644	$	3,181,764	$	1,745,619		$	(259,681	)	$	(252,106	)	$	4,771,240

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Dollars in thousands)	Year Ended December 31
	2023			2022			2021
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	366,313		$	379,627		$	367,738
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses		31,153			18,822			(23,970	)
Amortization and accretion		5,915			5,433			(8,672	)
Loss on sales of bank premises, OREO, leases and equipment		345			457			460
Write-downs on bank premises, OREO, leases and equipment		945			2,007			5,100
Depreciation		17,191			18,237			16,583
Loss (gain) on securities		7,646			(776	)		(2,676	)
Loans originated for sale		(860,901	)		(1,903,981	)		(6,190,675	)
Proceeds from sales of loans		887,398			2,238,093			6,566,304
Gain on sales of loans		(25,879	)		(41,274	)		(161,108	)
Mortgage repurchase loan losses paid, net of recoveries		(304	)		(69	)		(59	)
Stock-based compensation		12,463			9,881			8,018
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements		128			1,040			303
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense		(2,921	)		6,887			3,015
Amortization of tax credit investments		15,238			13,567			12,718
Originations of mortgage servicing rights		(715	)		(1,417	)		(10,584	)
Impairment of mortgage servicing rights		0			0			629
Recoveries of impairment on mortgage servicing rights		0			(883	)		(1,129	)
Gain on sale of mortgage servicing rights		(8,306	)		0			0
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance policies		(9,267	)		(14,064	)		(6,836	)
Accretion (amortization) of net periodic pension costs		159			(1,640	)		2,073
Changes in:
Interest receivable		(16,530	)		(30,370	)		2,562
Other assets		(3,618	)		57,380			42,704
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		18,784			3,865			(12,959	)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		435,237			760,822			609,539
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from maturities and calls of held to maturity securities		0			0			215
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale		181,824			410			52,820
Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available for sale		770,389			575,338			679,082
Purchases of securities available for sale		(107,866	)		(1,572,482	)		(1,522,076	)
Proceeds from sales of equity securities		344			6,782			1,250
Purchases of equity securities		(1,647	)		(2,596	)		(2,266	)
Proceeds from sales and redemptions of other investment securities		155,299			4,829			11,790
Purchases of other investment securities		(178,476	)		(99,435	)		(34,755	)
Purchases of bank-owned life insurance policies		0			0			(85,000	)
Redemption of bank-owned life insurance policies		2,556			11,947			1,114
Purchases of bank premises and equipment		(11,687	)		(16,862	)		(15,380	)
Proceeds from sales of bank premises and equipment		2,542			902			1,618
Proceeds from sales of mortgage servicing rights		23,450			0			0
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash paid		0			0			39,420
Proceeds from sales of OREO properties		3,240			10,571			5,675
Net change in loans and leases		(800,974	)		(2,367,060	)		882,147
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES		38,994			(3,447,656	)		15,654
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash dividends paid		(194,727	)		(193,041	)		(181,277	)
Acquisition of treasury stock		(1,382	)		(79,460	)		(11,211	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		1,750			10,295			5,206
Repayment of long-term Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings		(1,900,000	)		(520,000	)		(597,791	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings		1,500,000			1,900,000			500,000
Redemption of subordinated debt		(10,250	)		0			0
Changes in:
Time deposits		1,318,577			(623,254	)		(275,900	)
Other deposits		(801,305	)		(421,078	)		1,525,093
Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term borrowings		35,397			31,854			(40,211	)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES		(51,940	)		105,316			923,909
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		422,291			(2,581,518	)		1,549,102
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR		1,176,652			3,758,170			2,209,068
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR	$	1,598,943		$	1,176,652		$	3,758,170

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Dollars in thousands)	Year Ended December 31
	2023		2022			2021
Supplemental information
Cash paid for:
Interest on deposits and borrowed funds	$	468,123	$	98,161		$	54,591
Income taxes		106,083		93,680			101,227
Amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities		21,581		21,240			22,153
Noncash investing activities:
Transfers of loans held for sale to loans		0		154,699			0
Transfers of loans to OREO		4,941		1,546			2,769
Right-of-use assets obtained in the exchange for lease liabilities		33,403		9,184			22,179
Acquisition of subsidiaries and purchase price adjustments:
Assets acquired, net of cash		0		(345	)		1,763,843
Liabilities assumed		0		2,050			1,619,438
Goodwill		0		2,395			76,454

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

December 31, 2023

NOTE A—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations: United Bankshares, Inc. (“United”, the “Company”) is a financial holding company headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia. United considers all of West Virginia to be included in its market area. This area includes the five largest West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Areas (“MSA”): the Parkersburg MSA, the Charleston MSA, the Huntington MSA, the Morgantown MSA and the Wheeling MSA. United serves the Ohio counties of Lawrence, Belmont, Jefferson and the Pennsylvania counties of Washington and Fayette, primarily because of their close proximity to the Ohio and Pennsylvania borders and United banking offices located in those counties in nearby West Virginia. United’s Virginia markets include the Maryland, northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. MSA, the Winchester MSA, the Harrisonburg MSA, and the Charlottesville MSA. Through its acquisition of Carolina Financial, United’s market also includes the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions of South Carolina, including the Charleston (Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley Counties), Myrtle Beach (Horry and Georgetown Counties), Columbia (Richland and Lexington Counties), and the Upstate (Greenville and Spartanburg Counties) areas as well as areas in North Carolina including Wilmington (New Hanover County), Raleigh-Durham (Durham and Wake Counties), Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia (NC and SC) and the southeastern coastal region of North Carolina (Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin and Robeson Counties). Through its acquisition of Community Bankers Trust, United added new markets in Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland and Lynchburg and Richmond, Virginia as well as the Northern Neck of Virginia. United considers all of the above locations to be the primary market areas for the business of its banking and mortgage banking subsidiaries.

Operating and Reporting Segments: As of March 31, 2024, United’s business activities are confined to one operating segment, United Bank, and one reportable segment, community banking. As a community banking entity, United, through United Bank, offers a full range of products and services through various delivery channels. Included among the banking products and services offered are the acceptance of deposits in checking, savings, time and money market accounts; the making and servicing of personal, credit card, commercial, and floor plan loans; and the making of construction and real estate loans as well as the origination and sale of residential mortgages in the secondary market. Also offered are trust and brokerage services, safe deposit boxes, and wire transfers. United’s chief operating decision maker regularly reviews the operating results of United Bank in order to assess performance and make decisions about resource allocation. Previously, United had three operating segments: United Bank, George Mason Mortgage, LLC (“George Mason”) and Crescent Mortgage Company (“Crescent”), and two reporting segments: community banking and mortgage banking. However, during the first quarter of 2024, United consolidated the mortgage origination and sales business of George Mason and Crescent with that of United Bank. United previously exited the third-party origination (“TPO”) business during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Basis of Presentation: The consolidated financial statements and the notes to consolidated financial statements include the accounts of United and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

As defined in applicable accounting standards, variable interest entities (“VIEs”) are entities that lack one or more of the characteristics of a voting interest entity. A controlling financial interest in a VIE is present when an enterprise has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The enterprise with a controlling financial interest, known as the primary beneficiary, consolidates the VIE. United’s wholly owned and indirect wholly owned statutory trust subsidiaries are VIEs for which United is not the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, its accounts are not included in United’s consolidated financial statements.

The accounting and reporting policies of United conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. To conform to the 2023 presentation, certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts, which had no impact on net income, comprehensive income or shareholders’ equity. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations have been made. Such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations have been made.

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The Company has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to December 31, 2023 through the date these financial statements were issued. Based on definitions and requirements of generally accepted accounting principles for “Subsequent Events,” the Company has not identified any events that would require adjustments to, or disclosure in the financial statements.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: United considers cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits with other banks and federal funds sold as cash and cash equivalents.

Debt securities: The Company accounts for debt securities in two categories: held to maturity (“HTM”) and available for sale (“AFS”). Premiums and discounts on debt securities are deferred and recognized into income over the contractual life of the asset using the effective interest method.

HTM securities are accounted for at amortized cost, but the Company must have both the positive intent and the ability to hold those securities to maturity. There are very limited circumstances under which securities in the HTM category can be sold without jeopardizing the cost basis of accounting for the remainder of the securities in this category. Substantially all of the Company’s HTM debt securities are issued by state and political subdivisions (municipalities). As of December 31, 2023, United considers its HTM debt securities portfolio to be immaterial.

AFS securities are accounted for at fair value. Gains and losses realized on the sale of these securities are accounted for based on the specific identification method. Unrealized gains and losses for AFS securities are excluded from earnings and reported net of the related tax effect in the accumulated other comprehensive income component of shareholders’ equity.

Allowance for Credit Losses (HTM Debt Securities): For HTM debt securities, the Company is required to utilize a current expected credit losses (“CECL”) methodology to estimate expected credit losses. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded an allowance for credit losses of $17,000 and $18,000, respectively, on its HTM debt securities portfolio.

Allowance for Credit Losses (AFS Debt Securities): The impairment model for available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities differs from the CECL methodology applied for HTM debt securities because AFS debt securities are measured at fair value rather than amortized cost. Although ASC Topic 326, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses” replaced the legacy other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) model with a credit loss model, it retained the fundamental nature of the legacy OTTI model. For AFS debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more-likely-than-not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either criteria is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For AFS debt securities where neither of the criteria are met, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the credit rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, limited to the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any remaining discount that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. An entity may no longer consider the length of time fair value has been less than amortized cost. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as a provision (or release) for credit losses. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of an AFS security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. As of December 31, 2023, the Company determined that the unrealized loss positions in AFS securities were not the result of credit losses, and therefore, an allowance for credit losses was not recorded. United has the intent and the ability to hold these securities until such time as the value recovers or the securities mature.

Equity securities: Investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values (marketable) are measured at fair value, with changes in the fair value recognized in Net investment securities gains in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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Other investment securities: Certain security investments such as Federal Reserve Bank stock and Federal Home Loan Bank stock that do not have readily determinable fair values (non-marketable) are accounted for at cost minus impairment, if any. For other security investments that do not have readily determinable fair values (non-marketable), they are accounted for at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer, also referred to as the measurement alternative. Any adjustments to the carrying value of these investments are recorded in Other income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase: Securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase are accounted for as collateralized financing transactions. They are recorded at the amounts at which the securities were acquired or sold plus accrued interest. Securities, generally U.S. government and federal agency securities, pledged as collateral under these financing arrangements cannot be repledged or sold, unless replaced, by the secured party. The fair value of the collateral either received from or provided to a third party is continually monitored and additional collateral is obtained or is requested to be returned to United as deemed appropriate.

Loans: Loans are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income, except loans acquired through transfer (see below). Interest on loans is accrued and credited to operations using methods that produce a level yield on individual principal amounts outstanding. Loan origination and commitment fees and related direct loan origination costs are deferred and amortized as an adjustment of loan yield over the estimated life of the related loan. Loan fees net of costs accreted and included in interest income were $39,509,000, $57,424,000, and $92,545,000, for the years of 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

For all loan classes, past due loans and leases are reviewed on a monthly basis to identify loans and leases for nonaccrual status. Generally, when collection in full of the principal and interest is jeopardized, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. The accrual of interest income on commercial and most consumer loans generally is discontinued when a loan becomes 90 to 120 days past due as to principal or interest. However, regardless of delinquency status, if a loan is fully secured and in the process of collection and resolution of collection is expected in the near term (generally less than 90 days), then the loan will not be placed on nonaccrual status. When interest accruals are discontinued, unpaid interest recognized in income in the current year is reversed, and unpaid interest accrued in prior years is charged to the allowance for credit losses. United’s method of income recognition for loans and leases that are classified as nonaccrual is to recognize interest income on a cash basis or apply the cash receipt to principal when the ultimate collectibility of principal is in doubt. Nonaccrual loans and leases will not normally be returned to accrual status unless all past due principal and interest has been paid and the borrower has evidenced their ability to meet the contractual provisions of the note.

Loans Acquired Through Transfer: Acquired loans are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considers various factors including the type of loan and related collateral, classification status, fixed or variable interest rate, term of loan and whether or not the loan was amortizing, and a discount rate reflecting the Company’s assessment of risk inherent in the cash flow estimates. Certain purchased loans are individually evaluated while certain purchased loans are grouped together according to similar risk characteristics and are treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. These cash flow evaluations are inherently subjective as they require material estimates, all of which may be susceptible to significant change.

Loans acquired in a business combination that have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination are considered purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans. At the acquisition date, an estimate of expected credit losses is made for groups of PCD loans with similar risk characteristics and individual PCD loans without similar risk characteristics. This initial allowance for credit losses is allocated to individual PCD loans and added to the purchase price or acquisition date fair values to establish the initial amortized cost basis of the PCD loans. As the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price, there is no credit loss expense recognized upon acquisition of a PCD loan. Any difference between the unpaid principal balance of PCD loans and the amortized cost basis is considered to relate to noncredit factors and results in a discount or premium. Discounts and premiums are recognized through interest income on a level-yield method over the life of the loans.

For loans and leases acquired after the adoption of ASC Topic 326, United will likely take several factors into consideration when determining if loans and leases meet the definition of PCD. ASC Topic 326 lists some, but not all, factors for consideration in the bifurcation of PCD versus non-PCD assets:

• Financial assets that are delinquent as of the acquisition date

• Financial assets that have been downgraded since origination

• Financial assets that have been placed on nonaccrual status

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For acquired loans not deemed purchased credit deteriorated at acquisition, the differences between the initial fair value and the unpaid principal balance are recognized as interest income on a level-yield basis over the lives of the related loans.

Loans Held for Sale: Loans held for sale consist of one-to-four family conforming residential real estate loans originated for sale in the secondary market.

Loans held for sale are recorded under the fair value option at a fair value measured using valuations from investors for loans with similar characteristics adjusted for the Company’s actual sales experience versus the investor’s indicated pricing.

Gains and losses on sale of loans are recorded within income from mortgage banking activities.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses: The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost to present the net amount expected to be collected as of the balance sheet date. Such allowance is based on the credit losses expected to arise over the life of the asset (contractual term). Assets are charged off when United determines that such financial assets are deemed uncollectible or based on regulatory requirements, whichever is earlier. Charge-offs are recognized as a deduction from the allowance for loan losses. Expected recoveries of amounts previously charged-off, not to exceed the aggregate of the amount previously charged-off, are included in determining the necessary reserve at the balance sheet date.

United made a policy election to present the accrued interest receivable balance separately in its consolidated balance sheets from the amortized cost of a loan. United estimates the allowance balance using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level or term as well as reasonable and supportable forecast adjustments for changes in environmental conditions, such as changes in unemployment rates, property values or other relevant factors. A reversion to historical loss data occurs via a straight-line method during the year following the one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period.

United pools its loans and leases based on similar risk characteristics in estimating expected credit losses. United has identified the following portfolio segments and measures the allowance for credit losses using the following methods:

• Method: Probability of Default/Loss Given Default (PD/LGD)

• Commercial Real Estate Owner-Occupied

• Commercial Real Estate Nonowner-Occupied

• Commercial Other

• Method: Cohort

• Residential Real Estate

• Construction & Land Development

• Consumer

• Bankcard

Risk characteristics of commercial real estate owner-occupied loans and commercial other loans and leases are similar in that they are normally dependent upon the borrower’s internal cash flow from operations to service debt. Commercial real estate nonowner-occupied loans differ in that cash flow to service debt is normally dependent on external income from third parties for use of the real estate such as rents, leases and room rates. Residential real estate loans are dependent upon individual borrowers who are affected by changes in general economic conditions, demand for housing and resulting residential real estate valuation. Construction and land development loans are impacted mainly by demand whether for new residential housing or for retail, industrial, office and other types of commercial construction within a given area. Consumer loan pool risk characteristics are influenced by general, regional and local economic conditions.

Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Loans evaluated individually are not also included in the collective evaluation. When management determines that foreclosure is probable or when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty at the reporting date and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral but may also include other non-performing loans, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for selling costs as appropriate. These individually evaluated loans are removed from their respective pools and typically represent collateral dependent loans.

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Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans and leases, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals and modifications unless management has a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancelable by United.

At the acquisition date, an initial allowance for expected credit losses for non-PCD loans is estimated and recorded as credit loss expense. The subsequent measurement of expected credit losses for all acquired loans is the same as the subsequent measurement of expected credit losses for originated loans. For allowance for credit losses under ASC Topic 326 calculation purposes, United includes its acquired loans and leases in their relevant pool unless they meet the criteria for specific review.

Bank Premises and Equipment: Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost, less allowances for depreciation and amortization. The provision for depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Useful lives range primarily from three to 15 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment and five to 40 years for buildings and improvements. Leasehold improvements are generally amortized over the lesser of the term of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

Other Real Estate Owned: At December 31, 2023 and 2022, other real estate owned (“OREO”) included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets was $2,615,000 and $2,052,000, respectively. OREO consists of real estate acquired in foreclosure or other settlement of loans. Such assets are carried at the lower of the investment in the assets or the fair value of the assets less estimated selling costs. Any adjustment to the fair value at the date of transfer is charged against the allowance for loan losses. Any subsequent valuation adjustments as well as any costs relating to operating, holding or disposing of the property are recorded in other expense in the period incurred. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the recorded investment of consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process was $142,000 and $1,309,000, respectively.

Intangible Assets: Intangible assets relating to the estimated fair value of the deposit base of the acquired institutions are being amortized on an accelerated basis over a one to ten-year period. Management reviews intangible assets on an annual basis, or sooner if indicators of impairment exist, and evaluates changes in facts and circumstances that may indicate impairment in the carrying value. United incurred amortization expense of $5,116,000, $5,516,000, and $5,908,000, in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, related to all intangible assets.

Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually or sooner if indicators of impairment exist. United may elect to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether or not it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If United elects to bypass this qualitative analysis, or concludes via qualitative analysis that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, United may use either a market or income quantitative approach, whichever is more practical, to determine the fair value of the reporting unit to compare to its carrying value. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment charge would be recorded for the excess, not to exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. At each reporting date, the Company considers potential indicators of impairment. United utilized a qualitative approach to test goodwill for impairment as of September 30, 2023. The goodwill impairment test did not identify any indicators of goodwill impairment. As of December 31, 2023, and 2022, total goodwill approximated $1,888,889,000.

Mortgage Servicing Rights, Fees and Costs: The Company initially measures servicing assets and liabilities retained related to the sale of residential loans held for sale (“MSRs”) at fair value. For subsequent measurement purposes, the Company measures servicing assets and liabilities using the amortization method.

MSRs are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing income. The amortization of the MSRs is analyzed periodically and is adjusted to reflect changes in prepayment rates and other estimates.

The Company evaluates potential impairment of MSRs based on the difference between the carrying amount and current estimated fair value of the servicing rights. In determining impairment, the Company aggregates all servicing rights and stratifies them into tranches based on predominant risk characteristics. If impairment exists, a valuation allowance is established for any excess of amortized cost over the current estimated fair value by a charge to income. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular tranche, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income.

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Service fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing mortgage loans under servicing agreements with the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”) and certain private investors. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal balance of the loans serviced and are recorded in noninterest income. Amortization of MSRs and mortgage servicing costs are charged to expense when incurred.

Accrued Interest Receivable: In accordance with ASC Topic 326, the Company made the following elections regarding accrued interest receivable (“AIR”):

• Presenting accrued interest receivable balances separately from their underlying instruments within the consolidated statements of financial condition.

• Excluding accrued interest receivable that is included in the amortized cost of financing receivables from related disclosure requirements.

• Continuing our policy to write off accrued interest receivable by reversing interest income in cases where the Company does not reasonably expect to receive payment.

• Not measuring an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivable due to the Company’s policy of writing off uncollectible accrued interest receivable balances in a timely manner.

Revenue Recognition: Interest and dividend income, loan fees, fees from trust and brokerage services, deposit services and bankcard fees are recognized and accrued as earned.

Descriptions of our revenue-generating activities that are within the scope of ASC Topic 606, which are presented in our Consolidated Statements of Income as components of Other Income are discussed below. There are no significant judgements relating to the amount and timing of revenue recognition for those revenue streams under the scope of ASC Topic 606.

Fees from Trust Services

Revenue from trust services primarily is comprised of fees earned from the management and administration of trusts and other customer assets. Trust services include custody of assets, investment management, escrow services, and similar fiduciary activities. The Company’s performance obligation is generally satisfied over time and the resulting fees are recognized monthly, based upon the month-end market value of the assets under management and the applicable fee rate. Payment is generally received a few days after month end through a direct charge to customers’ accounts.

Fees from Brokerage Services

Revenue from brokerage services are recorded as the income is earned at the time the related service is performed. In return for such services, the Company charges a commission for the sales of various securities products primarily consisting of investment company shares, annuity products, and corporate debt and equity securities, for its selling and administrative efforts. For account supervision, advisory and administrative services, revenue is recognized over a period of time as earned based on customer account balances and activity.

Fees from Deposit Services

Service charges on deposit accounts consist of account analysis fees (i.e., net fees earned on analyzed business and public checking accounts), monthly service fees, check orders, ATM activity fees, debit card fees, and other deposit account related fees. Revenue is recognized when our performance obligation is completed which is generally monthly for account maintenance services or when a transaction has been completed (ATM or debit card activity).

Bankcard Fees and Merchant Discounts

Bankcard fees and merchant discounts are primarily comprised of credit card income and merchant services income. Credit card income is primarily comprised of interchange fees earned whenever the Company’s credit cards are processed through card payment networks such as Visa. Merchant services income mainly represents fees charged to merchants to process their credit card transactions. The Company’s performance obligation for bankcard fees and interchange are largely satisfied, and related revenue recognized at the time services are rendered. Payment is typically received immediately or in the following month.

Advertising Costs: Advertising costs are generally expensed as incurred and included in Other Expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Advertising expense was $9,330,000, $8,160,000, and $5,781,000, for the years of 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

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Income Taxes: Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities (excluding deferred tax assets and liabilities related to business combinations or components of other comprehensive income). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the expected amount most likely to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of a sufficient level of future taxable income and recoverable taxes paid in prior years. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more-likely-than-not that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. Interest and/or penalties related to income taxes are reported as a component of income tax expense.

For uncertain income tax positions, United records a liability based on a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not, and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken on a tax return, in order for those tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements.

United files a consolidated income tax return with its subsidiaries. Federal income tax expense or benefit has been allocated to subsidiaries on a separate return basis.

Derivative Financial Instruments: United accounts for its derivative financial instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 815 which requires all derivative instruments to be carried at fair value on the balance sheet. United has designated certain derivative instruments used to manage interest rate risk as hedge relationships with certain assets, liabilities or cash flows being hedged. Certain derivatives used for interest rate risk management are not designated in a hedge relationship.

Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

For a fair value hedge, the fair value of the interest rate swap is recognized on the balance sheet as either a freestanding asset or liability with a corresponding adjustment to the hedged financial instrument. Subsequent adjustments due to changes in the fair value of a derivative that qualifies as a fair value hedge are offset in current period earnings either in interest income or interest expense depending on the nature of the hedged financial instrument. For a cash flow hedge, the fair value of the interest rate swap is recognized on the balance sheet as either a freestanding asset or liability with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity, net of tax. Subsequent adjustments due to changes in the fair value of a derivative that qualifies as a cash flow hedge are offset to accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax and reclassified into earnings in the same line associated with the forecasted transaction when the forecasted transaction affects earnings. Fair value hedges may be eligible for offset on the consolidated balance sheets because they are subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements. United has elected not to offset the assets and liabilities subject to such arrangements on the consolidated financial statements.

At inception of a hedge relationship, United formally documents the hedged item, the particular risk management objective, the nature of the risk being hedged, the derivative being used, how effectiveness of the hedge will be assessed and how the ineffectiveness of the hedge will be measured. United also assesses hedge effectiveness at inception and on an ongoing basis using regression analysis. Hedge ineffectiveness is measured by using the change in fair value method. The change in fair value method compares the change in the fair value of the hedging derivative to the change in the fair value of the hedged exposure, attributable to changes in the benchmark rate.

United through its mortgage banking channel enters into interest rate lock commitments to finance residential mortgage loans with its customers. These commitments, which contain fixed expiration dates, offer the borrower an interest rate guarantee provided the loan meets underwriting guidelines and closes within the timeframe established by United. Interest rate risk arises on these commitments and subsequently closed loans if interest rates change between the time of the interest rate lock and the delivery of the loan to the investor. Market risk on interest rate lock commitments and mortgage loans held for sale is managed using corresponding forward mortgage loan sales contracts. United is a party to these forward mortgage loan sales contracts to sell loans with servicing either released or retained and short sales of mortgage-backed securities. When the interest rate is locked with the borrower, the rate lock commitment, forward sale agreement, and mortgage-backed security position are undesignated derivatives and marked to fair value through earnings. The fair value of the rate lock derivative is measured using valuations from investors for loans with similar characteristics as well as considering the probability of the loan closing (i.e. the “pull-through” rate) with some adjusted for the Company’s actual sales experience versus the investor’s indicated pricing. Fair values of TBA mortgage-backed securities are measured using valuations from investors for mortgage-backed securities with similar characteristics. Income from mortgage banking activities includes the gain recognized for the period presented and associated elements of fair value.

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United is subject to the Dodd-Frank Act clearing requirement for eligible derivatives. United has executed and cleared eligible derivatives through the London Clearing House (“LCH”). Variation margin at the LCH is distinguished as settled-to-market and settled daily based on the prior day value, rather than collateralized-to-market. The daily settlement of the derivative exposure does not change or reset the contractual terms of the instrument.

For derivatives that are not designated in a hedge relationship, changes in the fair value of the derivatives are recognized in earnings in the same period as the change in the fair value.

Cash flows from derivative financial instruments are classified as cash flows from operating activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Off-balance-sheet credit exposures: United maintains a reserve for lending-related commitments such as unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit. United estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which United is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by United. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life. Methodology is based on a loss rate approach that starts with the probability of funding based on historical experience. Similar to methodology discussed previously related to the loans and leases receivable portfolio, adjustments are made to the historical losses for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecast. Adjustments to the reserve for lending-related commitments on off-balance sheet credit exposures is recorded as other expense in the consolidated statements of income. The reserve for lending-related commitments is separately classified on the balance sheet and is included in other liabilities. The combined allowance for loan losses and reserve for lending-related commitments is considered the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases.

Stock-Based Compensation: Compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock awards (“RSA”) and restricted stock units (“RSU”) issued to participants is based upon the fair value of the award at the date of grant. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the date of grant using a binomial lattice option pricing model, while the fair value of RSAs is based upon the stock price at the date of grant. RSU grants could be time-vested RSUs, performance-vested RSUs, or a combination of both. The value of the time-vested RSUs and the performance-vested, based on a performance condition, RSUs awarded is established as the fair market value of the stock at the time of the grant. The value of the performance-vested, based on a market condition, RSUs awarded is estimated through the use of a Monte Carlo valuation model as of the grant date. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for all stock-based awards and grants.

Stock-based compensation expense was $12,463,000 in 2023, $9,881,000 in 2022, and $8,018,000 in 2021.

Treasury Stock: United records common stock purchased for treasury at cost. At the date of subsequent reissuance, the treasury stock account is reduced by the cost of such stock using the weighted-average cost method.

Trust Assets and Income: Assets held in a fiduciary or agency capacity for customers are not included in the balance sheets since such items are not assets of the company. Trust income is reported on an accrual basis.

Earnings Per Common Share: United calculates earnings per common share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share,” which provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. United has determined that its outstanding non-vested restricted stock awards are participating securities.

Under the two-class method, basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net earnings allocated to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period, excluding outstanding participating securities. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares determined for the basic earnings per common share computation plus the dilutive effect of stock compensation using the treasury stock method. Antidilutive stock options and restricted stock outstanding of 1,410,389, 656,432, and 1,024,612 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, were excluded from the earnings per diluted common share calculation.

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The reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of basic earnings per share with that of diluted earnings per share is presented as follows:

	Year Ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands, except per share)	2023		2022		2021
Distributed earnings allocated to common stock	$	195,167	$	194,052	$	181,614
Undistributed earnings allocated to common stock		170,267		184,572		185,082
Net earnings allocated to common shareholders	$	365,434	$	378,624	$	366,696
Average common shares outstanding		134,505,058		134,776,241		129,276,452
Dilutive effect of stock compensation		248,762		341,271		236,401
Average diluted shares outstanding		134,753,820		135,117,512		129,512,853
Earnings per basic common share	$	2.72	$	2.81	$	2.84
Earnings per diluted common share	$	2.71	$	2.80	$	2.83

Fair Value Measurements: United determines the fair values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in ASC Topic 820, which also clarifies that fair value of certain assets and liabilities is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.

ASC Topic 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect United’s market assumptions.

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy based on these two types of inputs are as follows:

Level 1	-	Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2	-	Valuation is based on observable inputs including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in less active markets, and model-based valuation techniques for which significant assumptions can be derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data in the market.
Level 3	-	Valuation is based on model-based techniques that use one or more significant inputs or assumptions that are unobservable in the market.

When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, United looks to active and observable markets to price identical assets or liabilities whenever possible and classifies such items in Level 1. When identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, United looks to market observable data for similar assets and liabilities and classifies such items as Level 2. Nevertheless, certain assets and liabilities are not actively traded in observable markets and United must use alternative valuation techniques using unobservable inputs to determine a fair value and classifies such items as Level 3. For assets and liabilities that are not actively traded, the fair value measurement is based primarily upon estimates that require significant judgment. Therefore, the results may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability. Additionally, there are inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique, and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results of current or future values. The level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant in the fair value measurement.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09, “Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.” ASU 2023-09 enhances annual income tax disclosures by requiring (1) consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation and (2) income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 also includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. For entities other than public business entities, the amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025. Entities are permitted to early adopt the standard for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. The adoption of ASU 2023-09 is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations but could change certain disclosures in United’s SEC filings.

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In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures.” The amendments in ASU 2023-07 improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, mainly through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The purpose of the amendments will enable investors to better understand an entity’s overall performance and assess potential future cash flows. ASU No. 2023-07 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption of the amendment is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations but could change certain disclosures in United’s SEC filings.

In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-06, “Disclosure Improvements: Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative,” which adopts certain disclosure requirements referred by the SEC. For entities subject to the SEC’s existing disclosure requirements and for entities required to file or furnish financial statements with or to the SEC in preparation for the sale of or for purposes of issuing securities that are not subject to contractual restrictions on transfer, the effective date for each amendment will be the date on which the SEC’s removal of that related disclosure from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K becomes effective, with early adoption prohibited. For all other entities, the amendments will be effective two years later. The adoption of ASU 2023-06 is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations but could change certain disclosures in United’s SEC filings.

In August 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-05, “Business Combinations – Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60).” ASU 2023-05 requires a joint venture to apply a new basis of accounting at its formation date by valuing the net assets contributed at fair value for both business and asset transactions. The value of the net assets in total is then allocated to individual assets and liabilities by applying Topic 805 with certain exceptions. ASU 2023-05 requires certain disclosures to aid the user of the financial statements in understanding the implications of the joint venture formation. ASU 2023-05 is effective for joint venture formations with a formation date on or after January 1, 2025. The adoption of ASU 2023-05 is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In July 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-03, “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205), Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Equity (Topic 505), and Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 120, SEC Staff Announcement at the March 24, 2022 EITF Meeting, and Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 6.B, Accounting Series Release 280—General Revision of Regulation S-X: Income or Loss Applicable to Common Stock.” ASU 2023-03 amends the ASC for SEC updates pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 120; SEC Staff Announcement at the March 24, 2022 Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Meeting; and Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 6.B, Accounting Series Release 280—General Revision of Regulation S-X: Income or Loss Applicable to Common Stock. These updates were immediately effective and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In March 2023, the FASB issued Accounting ASU 2023-02, “Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method.” ASU 2023-02 permits reporting entities to elect to account for their tax equity investments, regardless of the tax credit program from which the income tax credits are received, using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. The amendments in this ASU apply to all reporting entities that hold tax equity investments that meet the conditions for and elect to account for them using the proportional amortization method or an investment in a low income housing tax credit (“LIHTC”) structure through a limited liability entity that is not accounted for using the proportional amortization method and to which certain LIHTC-specific guidance removed from Subtopic 323-740 has been applied. Additionally, the disclosure requirements apply to investments that generate income tax credits and other income tax benefits from a tax credit program for which the entity has elected to apply the proportional amortization method (including investments within that elected program that do not meet the conditions to apply the proportional amortization method). ASU 2023-02 was effective for United on January 1, 2024. The amendments in this update must be applied on either a modified retrospective or a retrospective basis except for LIHTC investments not accounted for using the proportional amortization method. At January 1, 2024, United chose not to elect to account for its tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method.

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In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848.” ASU 2022-06 extends the period of time financial statement preparers can utilize the reference rate reform relief guidance. In 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 to provide temporary, optional expedients related to the accounting for contract modifications and hedging transactions as a result of the global markets’ anticipated transition away from the use of LIBOR and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. At the time ASU 2020-04 was issued, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) had established the intent that it would no longer be necessary to persuade, or compel, banks to submit to LIBOR after December 31, 2021. As a result, the sunset provision was set for December 31, 2022; 12 months after the expected cessation date of all currencies and tenors of LIBOR. In March 2021, the FCA announced that the intended cessation date of LIBOR in the United States would be June 30, 2023, which has now taken effect as intended. Accordingly, ASU 2022-06 defers the expiration date of ASU 848 to December 31, 2024. United implemented a comprehensive project plan to execute the transition of its LIBOR-based financial instruments to alternative reference rates. United utilized the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) and Prime as the preferred alternatives to LIBOR.

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions.” ASU 2022-03 clarifies that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. ASU 2022-03 also clarifies that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction and requires certain new disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions. ASU 2022-03 was effective for United on January 1, 2024. The adoption of ASU 2022-03 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, “Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures”. ASU 2022-02 updates the requirements for accounting for credit losses under ASC 326, eliminates the accounting guidance on troubled debt restructurings for creditors in ASC 310-40, and enhances creditors’ disclosure requirements related to loan refinancings and restructurings for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. ASU 2022-02 also amends the guidance on “vintage disclosures” to require disclosure of gross write-offs by year of origination. ASU No. 2022-02 was effective for public business entities that have adopted Topic 326 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the amendment was permitted. ASU No. 2022-02 was adopted by United prospectively for the period beginning January 1, 2023. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. However, ASU No. 2022-02 did affect the Company’s disclosures. For additional information, see notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note D, “Credit Quality,” in this Form 10-K.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-01, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging – Portfolio Layer Method”. ASU 2022-01 further aligns risk management objectives with hedge accounting results on the application of the last-of-layer method, which was first introduced in ASU No. 2017-12. The enhanced guidance further improves the last-of-layer concepts to expand to nonprepayable financial assets and allows more flexibility in the derivative structures used to hedge the interest rate risk. ASU 2022-01 also provides guidance on the relationship between the portfolio layer method requirements and other areas of GAAP. ASU No. 2022-01 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the amendment is permitted if an entity has adopted ASU 2017-12 for the corresponding period. ASU No. 2022-01 was adopted by United on January 1, 2023. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers”. ASU 2021-08 amends ASC 805 to add contract assets and contract liabilities to the list of exceptions to the recognition and measurement principles that apply to business combinations and to require that an entity acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. As a result of these amendments, it is expected that an acquirer will generally recognize and measure acquired contract assets and contract liabilities in a manner consistent with how the acquiree recognized and measured them in its preacquisition financial statements. ASU No. 2021-08 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments should be applied prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments. Early adoption of the amendments is permitted. ASU No. 2021-08 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2023. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

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NOTE B—INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Securities Available for Sale

Securities held for indefinite periods of time are classified as available for sale and carried at estimated fair value. The amortized cost and estimated fair values of securities available for sale are summarized as follows.

	December 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Allowance For Credit Losses		Estimated Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies	$	492,638	$	4	$	7,692	$	0	$	484,950
State and political subdivisions		613,588		11		79,768		0		533,831
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Agency		1,217,744		7		167,810		0		1,049,941
Non-agency		100,364		0		9,753		0		90,611
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Agency		511,560		13		52,275		0		459,298
Asset-backed securities		872,048		44		11,454		0		860,638
Single issue trust preferred securities		16,380		0		1,239		0		15,141
Other corporate securities		325,573		0		33,606		0		291,967
Total	$	4,149,895	$	79	$	363,597	$	0	$	3,786,377

	December 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Allowance For Credit Losses		Estimated Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies	$	548,407	$	12	$	18,927	$	0	$	529,492
State and political subdivisions		820,167		36		110,673		0		709,530
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Agency		1,369,471		4		194,531		0		1,174,944
Non-agency		121,336		66		9,429		0		111,973
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Agency		627,768		8		65,223		0		562,553
Asset-backed securities		943,813		0		32,202		0		911,611
Single issue trust preferred securities		17,342		88		1,146		0		16,284
Other corporate securities		563,425		44		37,931		0		525,538
Total	$	5,011,729	$	258	$	470,062	$	0	$	4,541,925

For the adoption of ASC Topic 326, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses,” United made a policy election to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis of available-for-sale debt securities and report accrued interest separately in “Accrued interest receivable” in the consolidated balance sheets. Available-for-sale debt securities are placed on non-accrual status when we no longer expect to receive all contractual amounts due, which is generally at 90 days past due. Accrued interest receivable is reversed against interest income when a security is placed on non-accrual status. Accordingly, United does not currently recognize an allowance for credit loss against accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale debt securities. The table above excludes accrued interest receivable of $20,878,000 and $23,955,000 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, that is recorded in “Accrued interest receivable.”

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The following is a summary of securities available for sale which were in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
(Dollars in thousands)	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
December 31, 2023
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies	$	4,625	$	11	$	477,615	$	7,681	$	482,240	$	7,692
State and political subdivisions		2,050		193		517,186		79,575		519,236		79,768
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Agency		9,755		51		1,038,632		167,759		1,048,387		167,810
Non-agency		8,964		101		81,647		9,652		90,611		9,753
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Agency		0		0		456,866		52,275		456,866		52,275
Asset-backed securities		15,866		216		829,778		11,238		845,644		11,454
Single issue trust preferred securities		2,922		182		12,219		1,057		15,141		1,239
Other corporate securities		0		0		274,308		33,606		274,308		33,606
Total	$	44,182	$	754	$	3,688,251	$	362,843	$	3,732,433	$	363,597

	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
(Dollars in thousands)	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
December 31, 2022
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies	$	473,025	$	13,628	$	48,793	$	5,299	$	521,818	$	18,927
State and political subdivisions		496,328		63,019		192,234		47,654		688,562		110,673
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Agency		623,587		70,744		550,135		123,787		1,173,722		194,531
Non-agency		58,839		2,083		42,901		7,346		101,740		9,429
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Agency		396,380		27,469		163,226		37,754		559,606		65,223
Asset-backed securities		425,482		14,134		486,129		18,068		911,611		32,202
Single issue trust preferred securities		0		0		13,109		1,146		13,109		1,146
Other corporate securities		195,425		18,064		261,170		19,867		456,595		37,931
Total	$	2,669,066	$	209,141	$	1,757,697	$	260,921	$	4,426,763	$	470,062

The following table shows the proceeds from maturities, sales and calls of available for sale securities and the gross realized gains and losses on sales and calls of those securities that have been included in earnings as a result of any sales and calls. Gains or losses on sales and calls of available for sale securities were recognized by the specific identification method.

	Year Ended
(In thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Proceeds from maturities, sales and calls	$	952,213	$	575,748	$	731,902
Gross realized gains		0		2		1,673
Gross realized losses		7,659		0		122

At December 31, 2023, gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities were $363,597,000 on 1,091 securities of a total portfolio of 1,140 available for sale securities. Securities with the most significant gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of agency residential mortgage-backed securities, state and political subdivision securities, agency commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and other corporate securities.

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In determining whether or not a security is impaired, management considered the severity of the loss in conjunction with United’s positive intent and the more likely than not ability to hold these securities to recovery of their cost basis or maturity. Generally, the significant amount of gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities at December 31, 2023 was the result of rising interest rates.

State and political subdivisions

United’s state and political subdivisions portfolio relates to securities issued by various municipalities located throughout the United States. The total amortized cost of available for sale state and political subdivision securities was $613,588,000 at December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 48% of the portfolio was supported by the general obligation of the issuing municipality, which allows for the securities to be repaid by any means available to the municipality. The majority of the portfolio was rated AA or higher, and no securities within the portfolio were rated below investment grade as of December 31, 2023. In addition to monitoring the credit ratings of these securities, management also evaluates the financial performance of the underlying issuers on an ongoing basis. Based upon management’s analysis and judgment, it was determined that none of the state and political subdivision securities had credit losses at December 31, 2023.

Mortgage-backed securities

The fair value of mortgage-backed securities is affected by changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds. When interest rates decline, prepayment speeds generally accelerate due to homeowners refinancing their mortgages at lower interest rates. This may result in the proceeds being reinvested at lower interest rates. Rising interest rates may decrease the assumed prepayment speed. Slower prepayment speeds may extend the maturity of the security beyond its estimated maturity. Therefore, investors may not be able to invest at current higher market rates due to the extended expected maturity of the security. United had a net unrealized loss of $229,818,000 on mortgage-backed securities at December 31, 2023. Below is a detailed discussion of mortgage-backed securities by type.

United’s agency mortgage-backed securities portfolio relates to securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae. The total amortized cost of available for sale agency mortgage-backed securities was $1,729,304,000 at December 31, 2023. Of the $1,729,304,000 amount, $511,560,000 was related to agency commercial mortgage-backed securities and $1,217,744,000 was related to agency residential mortgage-backed securities. Each of the agency mortgage-backed securities provides a guarantee of full and timely payments of principal and interest by the issuing agency. Based upon management’s analysis and judgment, it was determined that none of the agency mortgage-backed securities had credit losses at December 31, 2023.

United’s non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities portfolio relates to securities of various private label issuers. The total amortized cost of available for sale non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities was $100,364,000 at December 31, 2023. Of the $100,364,000, 100% was rated AAA. Based upon management’s analysis and judgment, it was determined that none of the non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities had credit losses at December 31, 2023.

Asset-backed securities

As of December 31, 2023, United’s asset-backed securities portfolio had a total amortized cost balance of $872,048,000. 100% of the portfolio was investment grade rated as of December 31, 2023. Approximately 24% of the portfolio relates to securities that are backed by Federal Family Education Loan Program (“FFELP”) student loan collateral which includes a minimum of a 97% government repayment guaranty, as well as additional credit support and subordination in excess of the government guaranteed portion. Approximately 76% of the portfolio relates to collateralized loan obligation securities that are all AAA rated. Upon reviewing this portfolio as of December 31, 2023, it was determined that none of the asset-backed securities had credit losses.

Single issue trust preferred securities

The majority of United’s single issue trust preferred portfolio consists of obligations from large cap banks (i.e. banks with market capitalization in excess of $10 billion). All single issue trust preferred securities are currently receiving interest payments. The amortized cost of available for sale single issue trust preferred securities as of December 31, 2023 consisted of $7,475,000 in investment grade bonds, $3,104,000 in split rated bonds, and $5,801,000 in unrated bonds. Management reviews each issuer’s current and projected earnings trends, asset quality, capitalization levels, and other key factors. Upon completing the review for the fourth quarter of 2023, it was determined that none of the single issue trust preferred securities had credit losses.

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Corporate securities

As of December 31, 2023, United’s other corporate securities portfolio had a total amortized cost balance of $325,573,000. The majority of the portfolio consisted of debt issuances of corporations representing a variety of industries, including financial institutions. Of the $325,573,000, 97% had at least one rating above investment grade, none were below investment grade rated, and 3% were unrated. For other corporate securities, management has evaluated the near-term prospects of the investment in relation to the severity of any unrealized loss. Based upon management’s analysis and judgment, it was determined that none of the other corporate securities had credit losses at December 31, 2023.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale at December 31, 2023 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without penalties.

Maturities of mortgage-backed securities with an amortized cost of $1,829,668,000 and an estimated fair value of $1,599,850,000 at December 31, 2023 are included below based upon contractual maturity.

(In thousands)	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	497,555	$	493,651
Due after one year through five years		448,020		416,436
Due after five years through ten years		852,698		751,780
Due after ten years		2,351,622		2,124,510
Total	$	4,149,895	$	3,786,377

Equity securities at fair value

Equity securities consist mainly of mutual funds of Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) qualified investments and equity securities within a rabbi trust for the payment of benefits under a deferred compensation plan for certain key officers of United and its subsidiaries. The fair value of United’s equity securities was $8,945,000 at December 31, 2023 and $7,629,000 at December 31, 2022.

	Year Ended
(In thousands)	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Net gains recognized during the period on equity securities sold	$	0		$	0
Unrealized gains recognized during the period on equity securities still held at period end		358			94
Unrealized losses recognized during the period on equity securities still held at period end		(345	)		(684	)
Net gains (losses) recognized during the period	$	13		$	(590	)

Other investment securities

During the fourth quarter of 2023, United evaluated all of its cost method investments to determine if certain events or changes in circumstances during the fourth quarter of 2023 had a significant adverse effect on the recorded value of any of its cost method securities. United determined that there was no individual security that experienced an adverse event during the fourth quarter. There were no other events or changes in circumstances during the fourth quarter which would have an adverse effect on the recorded fair value of its cost method securities.

The carrying value of securities pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other purposes as required or permitted by law, approximated $2,307,591,000 and $2,412,820,000 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

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NOTE C—LOANS AND LEASES

Major classes of loans and leases are as follows:

(In thousands)	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Commercial, financial and agricultural:
Owner-occupied commercial real estate	$	1,598,231		$	1,724,927
Nonowner-occupied commercial real estate		6,718,343			6,286,974
Other commercial		3,572,440			3,612,568
Total commercial, financial & agricultural		11,889,014			11,624,469
Residential real estate		5,271,236			4,662,911
Construction & land development		3,148,245			2,926,971
Consumer:
Bankcard		9,962			9,273
Other consumer		1,054,728			1,356,539
Less: Unearned income		(14,101	)		(21,997	)
Loans and leases, net of unearned income	$	21,359,084		$	20,558,166

The table above does not include loans held for sale of $56,261,000 and $56,879,000 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Loans held for sale consist of single-family residential real estate loans originated for sale in the secondary market.

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, loans-in-process of $6,370,000 and $62,691,000 and overdrafts from deposit accounts of $7,146,000 and $36,209,000, respectively, are included within the appropriate loan classifications above. The outstanding loan balances in the table above also include unamortized net discounts of $35,586,000 and $47,134,000 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

United’s subsidiary bank has made loans, in the normal course of business, to the directors and officers of United and its subsidiaries, and to their associates. The aggregate dollar amount of these loans was $68,460,000 and $24,901,000 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During 2023, $45,348,000 of new loans were made and repayments totaled $1,789,000.

NOTE D—CREDIT QUALITY

Management monitors the credit quality of its loans and leases on an ongoing basis. Measurement of delinquency and past due status are based on the contractual terms of each loan. United considers a loan to be past due when it is 30 days or more past its contractual payment due date.

For all loan classes, past due loans and leases are reviewed on a monthly basis to identify loans and leases for nonaccrual status. Generally, when collection in full of the principal and interest is jeopardized, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. The accrual of interest income on commercial and most consumer loans generally is discontinued when a loan becomes 90 to 120 days past due as to principal or interest. However, regardless of delinquency status, if a loan is fully secured and in the process of collection and resolution of collection is expected in the near term (generally less than 90 days), then the loan will not be placed on nonaccrual status. When interest accruals are discontinued, unpaid interest recognized in income in the current year is reversed, and unpaid interest accrued in prior years is charged to the allowance for credit losses. United’s method of income recognition for loans and leases that are classified as nonaccrual is to recognize interest income on a cash basis or apply the cash receipt to principal when the ultimate collectability of principal is in doubt. Nonaccrual loans and leases will not normally be returned to accrual status unless all past due principal and interest has been paid and the borrower has evidenced their ability to meet the contractual provisions of the note.

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The following table sets forth United’s age analysis of its past due loans and leases, segregated by class of loans and leases:

Age Analysis of Past Due Loans and Leases As of December 31, 2023
(In thousands)	30-89 Days Past Due		90 Days or more Past Due		Total Past Due		Current & Other		Total Financing Receivables		90 Days or More Past Due & Accruing
Commercial real estate:
Owner-occupied	$	6,361	$	6,335	$	12,696	$	1,585,535	$	1,598,231	$	110
Nonowner-occupied		10,373		13,146		23,519		6,694,824		6,718,343		2,460
Other commercial		3,218		1,224		4,442		3,567,998		3,572,440		560
Residential real estate		26,523		12,136		38,659		5,232,577		5,271,236		6,244
Construction & land development		879		6,423		7,302		3,140,943		3,148,245		0
Consumer:
Bankcard		145		127		272		9,690		9,962		127
Other consumer		36,451		6,107		42,558		1,012,170		1,054,728		5,078
Total	$	83,950	$	45,498	$	129,448	$	21,243,737	$	21,373,185	$	14,579

Age Analysis of Past Due Loans and Leases As of December 31, 2022
(In thousands)	30-89 Days Past Due		90 Days or more Past Due		Total Past Due		Current & Other		Total Financing Receivables		90 Days or More Past Due & Accruing
Commercial real estate:
Owner-occupied	$	5,643	$	12,368	$	18,011	$	1,706,916	$	1,724,927	$	4,023
Nonowner-occupied		9,996		8,916		18,912		6,268,062		6,286,974		0
Other commercial		13,466		5,338		18,804		3,593,764		3,612,568		2,946
Residential real estate		25,315		17,735		43,050		4,619,861		4,662,911		7,342
Construction & land development		3,060		475		3,535		2,923,436		2,926,971		0
Consumer:
Bankcard		63		109		172		9,101		9,273		109
Other consumer		33,993		4,570		38,563		1,317,976		1,356,539		4,220
Total	$	91,536	$	49,511	$	141,047	$	20,439,116	$	20,580,163	$	18,640

The following table sets forth United’s nonaccrual loans and leases, segregated by class of loans and leases:

	At December 31, 2023				At December 31, 2022
(In thousands)	Nonaccruals		With No Related Allowance for Credit Losses		Nonaccruals		With No Related Allowance for Credit Losses
Commercial Real Estate:
Owner-occupied	$	6,225	$	6,225	$	8,345	$	8,345
Nonowner-occupied		10,686		10,686		8,916		8,916
Other Commercial		664		664		2,392		2,392
Residential Real Estate		5,892		5,892		10,393		8,564
Construction		6,423		6,423		475		475
Consumer:
Bankcard		0		0		0		0
Other consumer		1,029		1,029		350		350
Total	$	30,919	$	30,919	$	30,871	$	29,042

Interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans was insignificant during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

In some cases, United will modify a loan to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty by providing multiple types of concessions such as a term extension, principal forgiveness, an interest rate reduction or a combination thereof. The following table presents the amortized cost of loans and leases to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty modified on or after January 1, 2023, the date United adopted ASU 2022-02, through December 31, 2023, by class of financing receivable and by type of modification. The percentage of the amortized cost basis of loans and leases that were modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty as compared to the amortized cost basis of each class of financing receivable is also represented as follows.

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Amortized Cost Basis of Loan Modifications Made to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands)	Term Extension		Interest Rate Reduction		% of Total Class of Financing Receivable
Commercial real estate:
Owner-occupied	$	484	$	0		0.03	%
Nonowner-occupied		31,633		1,737		0.50	%
Other commercial		165		0		0.00	%
Residential real estate		506		0		0.01	%
Construction & land development		0		0		0.00	%
Consumer:
Bankcard		0		0		0.00	%
Other consumer		0		0		0.00	%
Total	$	32,788	$	1,737		0.16	%

As of December 31, 2023, there was a commitment to lend additional funds of $28,000 to a debtor owing a loan receivable whose terms have been modified.

United’s estimate of future credit losses uses a lifetime methodology, derived from modeled loan performance based on the extensive historical experience of loans with similar risk characteristics, adjusted to reflect current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The historical loss experience used in United’s credit loss models includes the impact of loan modifications provided to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, and also includes the impact of projected loss severities as a result of loan defaults.

United closely monitors the performance of the loans that are modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. The following table presents an aging analysis of loans and leases to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty modified on or after January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, presented by class of financing receivable:

Payment Status (Amortized Cost Basis) As of December 31, 2023
(In thousands)	Current		30-89 Days Past Due		90+ Days Past Due
Commercial real estate:
Owner-occupied	$	484	$	0	$	0
Nonowner-occupied		33,370		0		0
Other commercial		65		100		0
Residential real estate		506		0		0
Construction & land development		0		0		0
Consumer:
Bankcard		0		0		0
Other consumer		0		0		0
Total	$	34,425	$	100	$	0

The following table presents the financial effect of loan and lease modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for the year ended December 31 2023.

	For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
	Weighted- Average Interest Rate Reduction			Weighted Average Term Extension (in years)
Commercial Real Estate:
Owner-occupied		0.00	%		1.0
Nonowner-occupied		1.50	%		1.4
Other Commercial		0.00	%		1.8
Residential Real Estate		0.00	%		4.6

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	For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
	Weighted- Average Interest Rate Reduction			Weighted Average Term Extension (in years)
Construction & land development		0.00	%		0
Consumer:
Bankcard		0.00	%		0
Other consumer		0.00	%		0
Total		1.50	%		8.8

No loan or lease modifications completed on or after January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty had a payment default during the year ended December 31, 2023.

United elected the practical expedient to measure expected credit losses on collateral dependent loans and leases based on the difference between the loan’s amortized cost and the collateral’s fair value, adjusted for selling costs. The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans and leases in which repayment is expected to be derived substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral and where the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, by class of loans and leases as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

	Collateral Dependent Loans and Leases
	At December 31, 2023
(In thousands)	Residential Property		Business Assets		Land		Commercial Property		Other		Total
Commercial real estate:
Owner-occupied	$	27	$	0	$	0	$	5,208	$	9,272	$	14,507
Nonowner-occupied		11,200		0		0		13,555		1,810		26,565
Other commercial		0		891		0		5,193		256		6,340
Residential real estate		9,775		0		0		0		0		9,775
Construction & land development		954		0		3,661		0		3,314		7,929
Consumer:
Bankcard		0		0		0		0		0		0
Other consumer		0		0		0		0		0		0
Total	$	21,956	$	891	$	3,661	$	23,956	$	14,652	$	65,116

	Collateral Dependent Loans and Leases
	At December 31, 2022
(In thousands)	Residential Property		Business Assets		Land		Commercial Property		Other		Total
Commercial real estate:
Owner-occupied	$	46	$	22	$	0	$	15,718	$	9,635	$	25,421
Nonowner-occupied		3,245		0		0		2,784		7,619		13,649
Other commercial		0		5,444		0		0		140		5,584
Residential real estate		11,858		0		0		0		0		11,858
Construction & land development		14		0		1,312		0		738		2,063
Consumer:
Bankcard		0		0		0		0		0		0
Other consumer		0		0		0		0		0		0
Total	$	15,163	$	5,466	$	1,312	$	18,502	$	18,132	$	58,575

United categorizes loans and leases into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, underlying collateral (if any), public information and current economic trends, among other factors.

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United uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

• Pass

• Special Mention

• Substandard

• Doubtful

For United’s loans with a corporate credit exposure, United analyzes loans individually to classify the loans as to credit risk. Review and analysis of criticized (special mention-rated loans in the amount of $1,000,000 or greater) and classified (substandard-rated and worse in the amount of $500,000 and greater) loans is completed once per quarter. Review of notes with committed exposure of $3,000,000 or greater is completed at least annually. For loans with a consumer credit exposure, United internally assigns a grade based upon an individual loan’s delinquency status. United reviews and updates, as necessary, these grades on a quarterly basis.

Special mention loans, with a corporate credit exposure, have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loans or in the Company’s credit position at some future date. Borrowers may be experiencing adverse operating trends (declining revenues or margins) or an ill proportioned balance sheet (e.g., increasing inventory without an increase in sales, high leverage, tight liquidity). Adverse economic or market conditions, such as interest rate increases or the entry of a new competitor, may also support a special mention rating. Nonfinancial reasons for rating a credit exposure special mention include management problems, pending litigation, an ineffective loan agreement or other material structural weakness, and any other significant deviation from prudent lending practices. For loans with a consumer credit exposure, loans that are past due 30-89 days are generally considered special mention.

A substandard loan with a corporate credit exposure is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt by the borrower. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. They require more intensive supervision by management. Substandard loans are generally characterized by current or expected unprofitable operations, inadequate debt service coverage, inadequate liquidity, or marginal capitalization. Repayment may depend on collateral or other credit risk mitigants. For some substandard loans, the likelihood of full collection of interest and principal may be in doubt and thus, placed on nonaccrual. For loans with a consumer credit exposure, loans that are 90 days or more past due or that have been placed on nonaccrual are considered substandard.

A loan with corporate credit exposure is classified as doubtful if it has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified as substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable. A doubtful loan has a high probability of total or substantial loss, but because of specific pending events that may strengthen the loan, its classification as loss is deferred. Doubtful borrowers are usually in default, lack adequate liquidity or capital, and lack the resources necessary to remain an operating entity. Pending events can include mergers, acquisitions, liquidations, capital injections, the perfection of liens on additional collateral, the valuation of collateral, and refinancing. Generally, there are not any loans with a consumer credit exposure that are classified as doubtful. Usually, they are charged-off prior to such a classification.

Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans and leases as well as charge-offs and recoveries by class of loans is as follows:

Commercial Real Estate – Owner-occupied																Revolving loans converted to
	Term Loans													Revolving loans amortized cost				Total
(In thousands)	Origination Year
As of December 31, 2023	2023		2022		2021		2020		2019		Prior			basis		term loans
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	132,376	$	316,117	$	246,635	$	248,861	$	109,182	$	465,223		$	29,619	$	0	$	1,548,013
Special Mention		0		0		0		0		2,460		15,423			125		0		18,008
Substandard		0		1,734		274		475		436		28,469			449		129		31,966
Doubtful		0		0		0		0		0		244			0		0		244
Total	$	132,376	$	317,851	$	246,909	$	249,336	$	112,078	$	509,359		$	30,193	$	129	$	1,598,231
Current-period charge-offs		0		0		0		0		0		(855	)		0		0		(855	)
Current-period recoveries		0		13		0		0		0		174			0		0		187
Current-period net recoveries (charge-offs)	$	0	$	13	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	(681	)	$	0	$	0	$	(668	)

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(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year																	Revolving loans amortized cost basis			Revolving loans and leases converted to term loans			Total
As of December 31, 2022	2022			2021			2020			2019		2018			Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	339,765		$	276,667		$	284,091		$	122,582	$	112,126		$	504,485		$	32,465		$	350		$	1,672,531
Special Mention		0			0			0			496		1,158			5,358			920			0			7,932
Substandard		143			936			522			417		642			41,301			0			233			44,194
Doubtful		0			0			0			0		0			270			0			0			270
Total	$	339,908		$	277,603		$	284,613		$	123,495	$	113,926		$	551,414		$	33,385		$	583		$	1,724,927
Current-period charge-offs		0			0			0			0		0			(68	)		0			0			(68	)
Current-period recoveries		0			0			0			0		0			489			0			0			489
Current-period net recoveries	$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0	$	0		$	421		$	0		$	0		$	421

Commercial Real Estate – Nonowner-occupied

(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year																	Revolving loans amortized cost basis			Revolving loans   converted to   term loans			Total
As of December 31, 2023	2023			2022			2021			2020		2019			Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	455,399		$	1,428,880		$	1,587,315		$	717,189	$	695,492		$	1,335,526		$	228,743		$	106		$	6,448,650
Special Mention		0			4,614			2,381			25,437		43,017			104,997			30,651			0			211,097
Substandard		0			0			4,020			4,736		3,493			46,347			0			0			58,596
Doubtful		0			0			0			0		0			0			0			0			0
Total	$	455,399		$	1,433,494		$	1,593,716		$	747,362	$	742,002		$	1,486,870		$	259,394		$	106		$	6,718,343
Current-period charge-offs		0			0			0			0		0			(24	)		0			0			(24	)
Current-period recoveries		0			0			0			0		0			1,233			0			0			1,233
Current-period net recoveries	$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0	$	0		$	1,209		$	0		$	0		$	1,209

(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year																	Revolving loans amortized cost basis			Revolving loans and leases converted to term loans			Total
As of December 31, 2022	2022			2021			2020			2019		2018			Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	1,415,465		$	1,399,023		$	739,474		$	687,755	$	341,367		$	1,297,076		$	183,779		$	135		$	6,064,074
Special Mention		557			2,401			6,852			84,781		980			23,137			0			0			118,708
Substandard		0			0			673			34,079		17,180			51,897			363			0			104,192
Doubtful		0			0			0			0		0			0			0			0			0
Total	$	1,416,022		$	1,401,424		$	746,999		$	806,615	$	359,527		$	1,372,110		$	184,142		$	135		$	6,286,974
Current-period charge-offs		0			0			0			0		0			0			0			0			0
Current-period recoveries		0			0			0			0		0			234			0			0			234
Current-period net recoveries	$	0		$	0		$	0		$	0	$	0		$	234		$	0		$	0		$	234

Other commercial

(In thousands)	Term Loans and leases Origination Year																	Revolving loans and leases amortized cost basis			Revolving loans and leases converted to term loans			Total
As of December 31, 2023	2023			2022			2021			2020		2019			Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	593,153		$	596,258		$	477,457		$	197,173	$	187,560		$	447,430		$	988,809		$	13		$	3,487,853
Special Mention		221			4,798			542			1,775		1,611			2,093			16,901			15			27,956
Substandard		1,059			16,248			306			792		660			11,923			25,597			0			56,585
Doubtful		0			0			0			0		0			46			0			0			46
Total	$	594,433		$	617,304		$	478,305		$	199,740	$	189,831		$	461,492		$	1,031,307		$	28		$	3,572,440
Current-period charge-offs		(88	)		(163	)		(233	)		0		(661	)		(567	)		(217	)		(78	)		(2,007	)
Current-period recoveries		0			0			0			0		25			1,699			5			0			1,729
Current-period net (charge-offs) recoveries	$	(88	)	$	(163	)	$	(233	)	$	0	$	(636	)	$	1,132		$	(212	)	$	(78	)	$	(278	)

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(In thousands)	Term Loans and leases Origination Year																	Revolving loans and leases amortized cost basis		Revolving loans and leases converted to term loans		Total
As of December 31, 2022	2022		2021			2020			2019			2018			Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	749,919	$	581,588		$	398,682		$	230,209		$	75,577		$	426,406		$	1,033,459	$	1,596	$	3,497,436
Special Mention		14,244		3,652			331			2,115			936			2,799			35,997		38		60,112
Substandard		4,023		432			29			871			5,603			6,182			37,778		42		54,960
Doubtful		0		0			0			0			0			60			0		0		60
Total	$	768,186	$	585,672		$	399,042		$	233,195		$	82,116		$	435,447		$	1,107,234	$	1,676	$	3,612,568
Current-period charge-offs		0		(364	)		(202	)		(211	)		(2,490	)		(1,041	)		0		0		(4,308	)
Current-period recoveries		0		0			84			17			705			4,561			0		0		5,367
Current-period net (charge-offs) recoveries	$	0	$	(364	)	$	(118	)	$	(194	)	$	(1,785	)	$	3,520		$	0	$	0	$	1,059

Residential Real Estate

(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year													Revolving loans amortized cost basis		Revolving loans converted to term loans		Total
As of December 31, 2023	2023		2022		2021		2020		2019			Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	783,866	$	1,618,774	$	850,760	$	443,514	$	262,524		$	863,186	$	423,302	$	2,568	$	5,248,494
Special Mention		0		0		0		0		65			3,561		1,710		0		5,336
Substandard		51		75		386		258		599			14,827		1,121		89		17,406
Doubtful		0		0		0		0		0			0		0		0		0
Total	$	783,917	$	1,618,849	$	851,146	$	443,772	$	263,188		$	881,574	$	426,133	$	2,657	$	5,271,236
Current-period charge-offs		0		0		0		0		(785	)		0		0		0		(785	)
Current-period recoveries		0		0		8		0		688			1		0		0		697
Current-period net recoveries (charge-offs)	$	0	$	0	$	8	$	0	$	(97	)	$	1	$	0	$	0	$	(88	)

(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year															Revolving loans amortized cost basis		Revolving loans converted to term loans		Total
As of December 31, 2022	2022		2021			2020		2019		2018			Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	1,525,762	$	847,177		$	492,628	$	291,334	$	245,158		$	791,366		$	439,800	$	2,683	$	4,635,908
Special Mention		0		0			0		0		11			4,418			1,888		0		6,317
Substandard		0		1,448			68		445		866			17,001			858		0		20,686
Doubtful		0		0			0		0		0			0			0		0		0
Total	$	1,525,762	$	848,625		$	492,696	$	291,779	$	246,035		$	812,785		$	442,546	$	2,683	$	4,662,911
Current-period charge-offs		0		(809	)		0		0		(284	)		(453	)		0		0		(1,546	)
Current-period recoveries		0		1			0		0		16			1,483			7		0		1,507
Current-period net (charge-offs) recoveries	$	0	$	(808	)	$	0	$	0	$	(268	)	$	1,030		$	7	$	0	$	(39	)

Construction and Land Development

(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year													Revolving loans amortized cost basis		Revolving loans converted to term loans		Total
As of December 31, 2023	2023		2022		2021		2020		2019		Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	628,047	$	1,308,793	$	827,138	$	53,004	$	16,062	$	60,920		$	239,390	$	0	$	3,133,354
Special Mention		0		2,902		0		62		3,386		258			0		0		6,608
Substandard		0		1,091		2,490		2,470		0		2,232			0		0		8,283
Doubtful		0		0		0		0		0		0			0		0		0
Total	$	628,047	$	1,312,786	$	829,628	$	55,536	$	19,448	$	63,410		$	239,390	$	0	$	3,148,245
Current-period charge-offs		0		0		0		0		0		(14	)		0		0		(14	)
Current-period recoveries		0		0		0		0		0		80			0		0		80
Current-period net recoveries	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	66		$	0	$	0	$	66

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(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year													Revolving loans amortized cost basis		Revolving loans converted to term loans		Total
As of December 31, 2022	2022		2021		2020		2019		2018		Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	806,442	$	1,109,601	$	389,751	$	133,711	$	117,934	$	109,320		$	252,604	$	0	$	2,919,363
Special Mention		0		0		65		3,421		0		1,447			0		0		4,933
Substandard		0		219		0		13		0		2,443			0		0		2,675
Doubtful		0		0		0		0		0		0			0		0		0
Total	$	806,442	$	1,109,820	$	389,816	$	137,145	$	117,934	$	113,210		$	252,604	$	0	$	2,926,971
Current-period charge-offs		0		0		0		0		0		(2	)		0		0		(2	)
Current-period recoveries		0		0		0		0		0		1,414			0		0		1,414
Current-period net recoveries	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	1,412		$	0	$	0	$	1,412

Bankcard

(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year												Revolving loans amortized cost			Revolving loans converted to
As of December 31, 2023	2023		2022		2021		2020		2019		Prior		basis			term loans		Total
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	9,690		$	0	$	9,690
Special Mention		0		0		0		0		0		0		145			0		145
Substandard		0		0		0		0		0		0		127			0		127
Doubtful		0		0		0		0		0		0		0			0		0
Total	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	9,962		$	0	$	9,962
Current-period charge-offs		0		0		0		0		0		0		(263	)		0		(263	)
Current-period recoveries		0		0		0		0		0		0		28			0		28
Current-period net charge-offs	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	(235	)	$	0	$	(235	)

(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year												Revolving loans amortized cost basis			Revolving loans converted to term loans		Total
As of December 31, 2022	2022		2021		2020		2019		2018		Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	9,101		$	0	$	9,101
Special Mention		0		0		0		0		0		0		63			0		63
Substandard		0		0		0		0		0		0		109			0		109
Doubtful		0		0		0		0		0		0		0			0		0
Total	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	9,273		$	0	$	9,273
Current-period charge-offs		0		0		0		0		0		0		(355	)		0		(355	)
Current-period recoveries		0		0		0		0		0		0		9			0		9
Current-period net charge-offs	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	(346	)	$	0	$	(346	)

Other Consumer

(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year																		Revolving loans amortized cost basis		Revolving loans converted to term loans		Total
As of December 31, 2023	2023			2022			2021			2020			2019			Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	192,184		$	428,295		$	205,015		$	102,300		$	62,861		$	18,876		$	2,638	$	0	$	1,012,169
Special Mention		674			16,031			12,220			4,454			2,050			977			46		0		36,452
Substandard		0			3,010			2,207			647			126			96			21		0		6,107
Doubtful		0			0			0			0			0			0			0		0		0
Total	$	192,858		$	447,336		$	219,442		$	107,401		$	65,037		$	19,949		$	2,705	$	0	$	1,054,728
Current-period charge-offs		(9	)		(3,205	)		(2,699	)		(933	)		(319	)		(191	)		0		0		(7,356	)
Current-period recoveries		0			219			125			54			54			235			0		0		687
Current-period net (charge-offs) recoveries	$	(9	)	$	(2,986	)	$	(2,574	)	$	(879	)	$	(265	)	$	44		$	0	$	0	$	(6,669	)

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(In thousands)	Term Loans Origination Year																		Revolving loans amortized cost basis		Revolving loans converted to term loans		Total
As of December 31, 2022	2022			2021			2020			2019			2018			Prior
Internal Risk Grade:
Pass	$	626,666		$	319,719		$	176,423		$	128,176		$	55,147		$	9,202		$	2,644	$	0	$	1,317,977
Special Mention		9,891			13,449			5,769			3,075			1,295			464			50		0		33,993
Substandard		1,144			2,214			927			167			89			28			0		0		4,569
Doubtful		0			0			0			0			0			0			0		0		0
Total	$	637,701		$	335,382		$	183,119		$	131,418		$	56,531		$	9,694		$	2,694	$	0	$	1,356,539
Current-period charge-offs		(394	)		(1,435	)		(851	)		(331	)		(162	)		(198	)		0		0		(3,371	)
Current-period recoveries		12			102			61			87			60			207			0		0		529
Current-period net (charge-offs) recoveries	$	(382	)	$	(1,333	)	$	(790	)	$	(244	)	$	(102	)	$	9		$	0	$	0	$	(2,842	)

NOTE E—ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the expected credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost to present the net amount expected to be collected as of the balance sheet date. Such allowance is based on the credit losses expected to arise over the life of the asset (contractual term). Assets are charged off when United determines that such financial assets are deemed uncollectible or based on regulatory requirements, whichever is earlier. Charge-offs are recognized as a deduction from the allowance for credit losses. Expected recoveries of amounts previously charged-off, not to exceed the aggregate of the amount previously charged-off, are included in determining the necessary reserve at the balance sheet date.

United made a policy election to present the accrued interest receivable balance separately in its consolidated balance sheets from the amortized cost of a loan. Accrued interest receivable was $88,963,000 and $70,332,000 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, related to loans and leases are included separately in “Accrued interest receivable” in the consolidated balance sheets. For all classes of loans and leases receivable, the accrual of interest is discontinued when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Interest received on nonaccrual loans and leases, generally is either applied against principal or reported as interest income, according to management’s judgment as to the collectability of principal.

The following table represents the accrued interest receivable as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

	Accrued Interest Receivable
(In thousands)	At December 31, 2023		At December 31, 2022
Commercial Real Estate:
Owner-occupied	$	4,751	$	4,855
Nonowner-occupied		27,507		19,801
Other Commercial		14,562		10,904
Residential Real Estate		20,718		16,117
Construction		18,504		15,195
Consumer:
Bankcard		0		0
Other consumer		2,921		3,460
Total	$	88,963	$	70,332

The following table represents the accrued interest receivables written off by reversing interest income for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

	Accrued Interest Receivables Written Off by Reversing Interest Income
(In thousands)	Year Ended
	2023		2022
Commercial Real Estate:
Owner-occupied	$	31	$	20
Nonowner-occupied		85		4
Other Commercial		39		77
Residential Real Estate		214		105
Construction		285		0
Consumer:
Bankcard		0		0
Other consumer		371		304
Total	$	1,025	$	510

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United maintains an allowance for loan losses and a reserve for lending-related commitments such as unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit. For a detailed discussion of the methodology used to estimate the reserve for lending-related commitments, see Note A, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.” The reserve for lending-related commitments of $44,706,000 and $46,189,000 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, is separately classified on the balance sheet and is included in other liabilities. The combined allowance for loan losses and reserve for lending-related commitments is considered the allowance for credit losses.

United continuously evaluates any risks which may impact its loan and lease portfolios. Reserves are initially determined based on losses identified from the PD/LGD and Cohort models which utilize the Company’s historical information. Then any qualitative adjustments are applied to account for the Company’s view of the future and other factors. If current conditions underlying any qualitative adjustment factor were deemed to be materially different than historical conditions, then an adjustment was made for that factor.

United’s allowance for loan and lease losses at December 31, 2023 increased $24,491,000 or 10.43% from December 31, 2022. The overall increase in the allowance was driven primarily by increases in outstanding loan balances and in allocations established for individually assessed loans as well as the impact of changes in the reasonable and supportable forecasts of future macroeconomic conditions.

The year of 2023 qualitative adjustments include analyses of the following:

• Current conditions – United considered the impact of inflation, interest rates, the potential impact of the geopolitical situation, the banking regulatory environment and a potential government shutdown when making determinations related to factor adjustments, such as changes in economic and business conditions; collateral values for dependent loans; past due, nonaccrual and adversely classified loans and leases; concentrations of credit and external factors.

• Reasonable and supportable forecasts – The forecast is determined on a portfolio-by-portfolio basis by relating the correlation of real GDP and the unemployment rate to loss rates to forecasts of those variables. The reasonable and supportable forecast selection is subjective in nature and requires more judgment compared to the other components of the allowance. Assumptions for the economic variables were the following:

• The forecast for real GDP shifted slightly in the fourth quarter, from a projection of 1.50% for 2024 as of mid-September 2023 to 1.40% for 2024 as of mid-December with projection of 1.80% for 2025. The unemployment rate forecast for 2024 and 2025 remained the same at 4.10%.

• Greater risk of loss in the office portfolio due to continued hybrid and remote work that may be exacerbated by future economic conditions and in the commercial other and construction portfolios due to weakened economic conditions.

• Reversion to historical loss data occurs via a straight-line method during the year following the one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period.

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A progression of the allowance for loan losses, by portfolio segment, for the periods indicated is summarized as follows:

	Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Carrying Amount of Loans and Leases For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
(In thousands)	Commercial Real Estate						Other Commercial			Residential Real Estate			Construction & Land Development			Bankcard			Other Consumer			Total
	Owner- occupied			Nonowner- occupied
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses:
Beginning balance	$	13,945		$	38,543		$	79,706		$	36,227		$	48,390		$	561		$	17,374		$	234,746
Charge-offs		(855	)		(24	)		(2,007	)		(785	)		(14	)		(263	)		(7,356	)		(11,304	)
Recoveries		187			1,233			1,729			697			80			28			687			4,641
Provision		(1,382	)		18,183			(4,421	)		5,028			11,457			484			1,805			31,154
Ending balance	$	11,895		$	57,935		$	75,007		$	41,167		$	59,913		$	810		$	12,510		$	259,237
	Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and Carrying Amount of Loans and Leases For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
	Commercial Real Estate						Other Commercial			Residential Real Estate			Construction & Land Development			Bankcard			Other Consumer			Total
(In thousands)	Owner- occupied			Nonowner- occupied
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses:
Beginning balance	$	14,443		$	42,156		$	78,432		$	26,404		$	39,395		$	317		$	14,869		$	216,016
Charge-offs		(68	)		0			(4,308	)		(1,546	)		(2	)		(355	)		(3,371	)		(9,650	)
Recoveries		489			234			5,367			1,507			1,414			9			529			9,549
Provision		(919	)		(3,847	)		215			9,862			7,583			590			5,347			18,831
Ending balance	$	13,945		$	38,543		$	79,706		$	36,227		$	48,390		$	561		$	17,374		$	234,746

A progression of the allowance for credit losses, which includes the allowance for loan losses and the reserve for lending-related commitments, for the periods presented is summarized as follows:

	Year Ended December 31
(In thousands)	2023			2022			2021
Balance of allowance for loan and lease losses at beginning of period	$	234,746		$	216,016		$	235,830
Initial allowance for acquired PCD loans		0			0			12,629
Gross charge-offs		(11,304	)		(9,650	)		(19,297	)
Recoveries		4,641			9,549			10,578
Net charge-offs		(6,663	)		(101	)		(8,719	)
Provision for loan and lease losses		31,154			18,831			(23,724	)
Balance of allowance for loan and lease losses at end of period	$	259,237		$	234,746		$	216,016
Reserve for lending-related commitments		44,706			46,189			31,442
Balance of allowance for credit losses at end of period	$	303,943		$	280,935		$	247,458

NOTE F—BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Bank premises and equipment are summarized as follows:

	December 31
(In thousands)	2023			2022
Land	$	62,506		$	63,594
Buildings and improvements		204,841			204,255
Leasehold improvements		42,752			42,309
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		118,514			113,900
		428,613			424,058
Less allowance for depreciation and amortization		(238,093	)		(224,897	)
Bank premises and equipment	$	190,520		$	199,161

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Depreciation expense was $17,191,000, $18,237,000, and $16,583,000 for years ending December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, while amortization expense was $310,000, $343,000 and $331,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

NOTE G—LEASES

United determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. United and certain subsidiaries have entered into various noncancelable-operating leases for branch and loan production offices as well as operating facilities. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Presently, United does not have any finance leases.

United’s operating leases are subject to renewal options under various terms. United’s operating leases have remaining terms of 1 to 15 years, some of which include options to extend leases generally for periods of 5 years. United rents or subleases certain real estate to third parties. Our sublease portfolio generally consists of operating leases to other organizations for former branch offices.

ROU assets represent United’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent United’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of United’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives. Lease terms may include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that United will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The components of lease expense were as follows:

		Year Ended December 31, 2023			Year Ended December 31, 2022
(In thousands)	Classification
Operating lease cost	Net occupancy expense	$	21,280		$	20,987
Sublease income	Net occupancy expense		(244	)		(328	)
Net lease cost		$	21,036		$	20,659

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

(In thousands)	Classification	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Operating lease right-of-use assets	Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	86,986		$	71,144
Operating lease liabilities	Operating lease liabilities	$	92,885		$	75,749

Other information related to leases was as follows:

	December 31, 2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases		7.95 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases		3.20	%

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

	Year Ended
(In thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	21,581	$	21,240
ROU assets obtained in the exchange for lease liabilities		33,403		9,184

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Maturities of lease liabilities by year and in the aggregate, under operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more, for years subsequent to December 31, 2023, consists of the following:

Year	Amount
(Dollars in thousands)
2024	$	17,921
2025		15,099
2026		13,725
2027		11,932
2028		9,944
Thereafter		38,290
Total lease payments		106,911
Less: imputed interest		(14,026	)
Total	$	92,885

NOTE H—INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following is a summary of intangible assets subject to amortization and those not subject to amortization:

	December 31, 2023
	Community Banking					Mortgage Banking				Total
(In thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
Core deposit intangible assets	$	105,165	($	92,660	)	$	0	$	0	$	105,165	($	92,660	)
Goodwill not subject to amortization	$	1,883,574				$	5,315			$	1,888,889

	December 31, 2022
	Community Banking					Mortgage Banking				Total
(In thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
Core deposit intangible assets	$	105,165	($	87,544	)	$	0	$	0	$	105,165	($	87,544	)
Non-amortized intangible assets:
George Mason trade name	$	0				$	1,080			$	1,080
Crescent trade name		0					196				196
Total	$	0				$	1,276			$	1,276
Goodwill not subject to amortization	$	1,883,574				$	5,315			$	1,888,889

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The following table sets forth the anticipated amortization expense for intangible assets for the years subsequent to 2023:

Year	Amount
(Dollars in thousands)
2024	$	3,639
2025		3,282
2026		2,758
2027		1,152
2028		560
2029 and thereafter		1,114

NOTE I—MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The value of mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) is included on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The unpaid principal balances of loans serviced for others were approximately $1,202,448,000 and $3,381,485,000 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The estimated fair value of the mortgage servicing rights was $13,427,000 and $41,880,000 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The estimated fair value of servicing rights at December 31, 2023 was determined using a net servicing fee of 0.25%, average discount rates ranging from 10.50% to 10.82% with a weighted average discount rate of 10.58%, average constant prepayment rates (“CPR”) ranging from 7.84% to 10.25% with a weighted average prepayment rate of 9.43%, depending upon the stratification of the specific servicing right, and a delinquency rate, including loans on forbearance of 3.29%. The estimated fair value of servicing rights at December 31, 2022 was determined using a net servicing fee of 0.25%, average discount rates ranging from 10.50% to 10.74% with a weighted average discount rate of 10.62%, average constant prepayment rates (“CPR”) ranging from 5.66% to 7.62% with a weighted average prepayment rate of 6.30%, depending upon the stratification of the specific servicing right, and a delinquency rate, including loans on forbearance of 2.19%. Please refer to Note V in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information concerning the fair value of MSRs.

The following presents the activity in mortgage servicing rights, including their valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

(In thousands)	Year Ended December 31, 2023			Year Ended December 31, 2022
MSRs beginning balance	$	21,022		$	24,027
Amount sold		(15,001	)		0
Amount capitalized		715			1,417
Amount amortized		(2,182	)		(4,422	)
MSRs ending balance	$	4,554		$	21,022
MSRs valuation allowance beginning balance	$	0		$	(883	)
Aggregate additions charged and recoveries credited to operations		0			883
MSRs impairment		0			0
MSRs valuation allowance ending balance	$	0		$	0
MSRs, net of valuation allowance	$	4,554		$	21,022

In determining impairment, the Company aggregates all servicing rights and stratifies them into tranches based on predominant risk characteristics. The estimated amortization expense is based on current information regarding future loan payments and prepayments. Amortization expense could change in future periods based on changes in the volume of prepayments and economic factors.

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NOTE J—DEPOSITS

The book value of deposits consisted of the following:

	December 31
(In thousands)	2023		2022
Noninterest-bearing accounts	$	6,149,080	$	7,199,678
Interest-bearing transaction accounts		5,648,135		5,116,966
Regular savings		1,345,258		1,678,302
Interest-bearing money market accounts		6,349,453		6,299,404
Time deposits under $100,000		1,066,092		843,950
Time deposits over $100,000		2,261,301		1,164,866
Total deposits	$	22,819,319	$	22,303,166

Included in time deposits over $100,000 at December 31, 2023 and 2022 were time deposits of $250,000 or more of $842,118,000 and $454,477,000, respectively. Interest paid on deposits approximated $377,008,000, $77,271,000, and $43,562,000 in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

United’s subsidiary banks have received deposits, in the normal course of business, from the directors and officers of United and its subsidiaries, and their associates. Such related party deposits were accepted on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and maturities, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with unrelated persons. The aggregate dollar amount of these deposits was $47,857,000 and $36,476,000 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

NOTE K—SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

At December 31, 2023 and 2022, short-term borrowings were as follows:

	December 31
(In thousands)	2023		2022
Federal funds purchased	$	0	$	0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		196,095		160,698
Total short-term borrowings	$	196,095	$	160,698

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase have not been a significant source of funds for the company. United has various unused lines of credit available from certain of its correspondent banks in the aggregate amount of $230,000,000. These lines of credit, which bear interest at prevailing market rates, permit United to borrow funds in the overnight market, and are renewable annually subject to certain conditions.

At December 31, 2023, all the repurchase agreements were in overnight accounts. The rates offered on these funds vary according to movements in the federal funds and short-term investment market rates.

United has a $20,000,000 line of credit with an unrelated financial institution to provide for general liquidity needs. The line is an unsecured, revolving line of credit. The line is renewable on a 360 day basis and carries an indexed, floating-rate of interest. The line requires compliance with various financial and nonfinancial covenants. At December 31, 2023, United had no outstanding balance under this credit.

Interest paid on short-term borrowings approximated $6,390,000, $1,747,000, and $693,000 in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

NOTE L—LONG-TERM BORROWINGS

United’s subsidiary bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”). Membership in the FHLB makes available short-term and long-term borrowings from collateralized advances. All FHLB borrowings are collateralized by a mix of single-family residential mortgage loans, commercial loans and investment securities. At December 31, 2023, the total carrying value of loans pledged as collateral for FHLB advances approximated $6,658,751,000. United had an unused borrowing amount as of December 31, 2023 of approximately $6,737,314,000 available subject to delivery of collateral after certain trigger points.

Advances may be called by the FHLB or redeemed by United based on predefined factors and penalties.

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At December 31, 2023 and 2022, FHLB advances and the related weighted-average interest rates were as follows:

	2023								2022
			Weighted-			Weighted-					Weighted-			Weighted-
			Average			Average					Average			Average
			Contractual			Effective					Contractual			Effective
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Rate			Rate			Amount		Rate			Rate
FHLB advances	$	1,510,487		5.43	%		3.75	%	$	1,910,775		4.18	%		3.19	%

No overnight funds were included in the $1,510,487,000 and $1,910,775,000 above at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. At December 31, 2023, FHLB advances of $1,500,000,000 mature in 2024 while $10,487,000 mature in 2025. The weighted-average effective rate considers the effect of any interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges outstanding at year-end 2023 and 2022 to manage interest rate risk on its long-term debt. Additional information is provided in Note R, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

At December 31, 2023, United had a total of twenty statutory business trusts that were formed for the purpose of issuing or participating in pools of trust preferred capital securities (“Capital Securities”) with the proceeds invested in junior subordinated debt securities (“Debentures”) of United. The Debentures, which are subordinate and junior in right of payment to all present and future senior indebtedness and certain other financial obligations of United, are the sole assets of the trusts and United’s payment under the Debentures is the sole source of revenue for the trusts. United assumed $10,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes in the Carolina Financial Corporation acquisition. During the first quarter of 2023, United redeemed these fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the outstanding balance of the Debentures was $278,616,000 and $276,989,000, respectively, and was included the category of long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets entitled “Other long-term borrowings.” The Capital Securities are not included as a component of shareholders’ equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. United fully and unconditionally guarantees each individual trust’s obligations under the Capital Securities.

Under the provisions of the subordinated debt, United has the right to defer payment of interest on the subordinated debt at any time, or from time to time, for periods not exceeding five years. If interest payments on the subordinated debt are deferred, the dividends on the Capital Securities are also deferred. Interest on the subordinated debt is cumulative.

In accordance with the fully-phased in “Basel III Capital Rules” as published by United’s primary federal regulator, the Federal Reserve, United is unable to consider the Capital Securities as Tier 1 capital, but rather the Capital Securities are included as a component of United’s Tier 2 capital. United can include the Capital Securities in its Tier 2 capital on a permanent basis.

Information related to United’s statutory trusts is presented in the table below:

(Dollars in thousands) Description	Issuance Date	Amount of Capital Securities Issued		Stated Interest Rate (1)	Maturity Date
United Statutory Trust III	December 17, 2003	$	20,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 2.85%	December 17, 2033
United Statutory Trust IV	December 19, 2003	$	25,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 2.85%	January 23, 2034
United Statutory Trust V	July 12, 2007	$	50,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 1.55%	October 1, 2037
United Statutory Trust VI	September 20, 2007	$	30,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 1.30%	December 15, 2037
Premier Statutory Trust II	September 25, 2003	$	6,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 3.10%	October 8, 2033
Premier Statutory Trust III	May 16, 2005	$	8,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 1.74%	June 15, 2035
Premier Statutory Trust IV	June 20, 2006	$	14,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 1.55%	September 23, 2036
Premier Statutory Trust V	December 14, 2006	$	10,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 1.61%	March 1, 2037
Centra Statutory Trust I	September 20, 2004	$	10,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 2.29%	September 20, 2034
Centra Statutory Trust II	June 15, 2006	$	10,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 1.65%	July 7, 2036
VCBI Capital Trust II	December 19, 2002	$	15,000	6-month CME Term SOFR + 3.30%	December 19, 2032
VCBI Capital Trust III	December 20, 2005	$	25,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 1.42%	February 23, 2036
Cardinal Statutory Trust I	July 27, 2004	$	20,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 2.40%	September 15, 2034
UFBC Capital Trust I	December 30, 2004	$	5,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 2.10%	March 15, 2035
Carolina Financial Capital Trust I	December 19, 2002	$	5,000	Prime + 0.50%	December 31, 2032
Carolina Financial Capital Trust II	November 5, 2003	$	10,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 3.05%	January 7, 2034
Greer Capital Trust I	October 12, 2004	$	6,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 2.20%	October 18, 2034
Greer Capital Trust II	December 28, 2006	$	5,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 1.73%	January 30, 2037
First South Preferred Trust I	September 26, 2003	$	10,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 2.95%	September 30, 2033
BOE Statutory Trust I	December 12, 2003	$	4,000	3-month CME Term SOFR + 3.00%	December 12, 2033

(1) The 3-month CME Term SOFR rates have a spread adjustment of 0.26161% and the 6-month CME Term SOFR rate has a spread adjustment of 0.42826%.

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At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Debentures and their related weighted-average interest rates were as follows:

	2023					2022
			Weighted-					Weighted-
(Dollars in thousands)			Average					Average
	Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate
United Statutory Trust III	$	20,619		8.49	%	$	20,619		7.59	%
United Statutory Trust IV		25,774		8.50	%		25,774		7.27	%
United Statutory Trust V		51,547		7.21	%		51,547		5.29	%
United Statutory Trust VI		30,928		6.95	%		30,928		6.07	%
Premier Statutory Trust II		6,186		8.76	%		6,186		7.18	%
Premier Statutory Trust III		8,248		7.39	%		8,248		6.51	%
Premier Statutory Trust IV		14,433		7.17	%		14,433		6.28	%
Premier Statutory Trust V		10,310		7.25	%		10,310		6.37	%
Centra Statutory Trust I		10,000		7.92	%		10,000		7.04	%
Centra Statutory Trust II		10,000		7.31	%		10,000		5.73	%
Virginia Commerce Trust II		13,397		8.88	%		13,166		8.45	%
Virginia Commerce Trust III		19,373		7.06	%		18,847		6.11	%
Cardinal Statutory Trust I		16,414		8.05	%		16,017		7.17	%
UFBC Capital Trust I		3,971		7.75	%		3,866		6.87	%
Carolina Financial Capital Trust I		5,034		9.00	%		5,022		8.00	%
Carolina Financial Capital Trust II		9,572		8.71	%		9,498		7.13	%
Greer Capital Trust I		5,341		7.86	%		5,256		6.39	%
Greer Capital Trust II		4,184		7.38	%		4,087		6.15	%
First South Preferred Trust I		9,513		8.54	%		9,432		7.68	%
BOE Statutory Trust I		3,772		8.59	%		3,753		7.75	%
Total	$	278,616		7.75	%	$	276,989		6.60	%

At December 31, 2023, the scheduled maturities of long-term borrowings were as follows:

Year	Amount
(Dollars in thousands)
2024	$	1,498,390
2025		10,487
2026		0
2027		0
2028		0
2029 and thereafter		280,226
Total	$	1,789,103

Interest paid on long-term borrowings approximated $84,775,000, $19,143,000, and $10,336,000 in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

NOTE M—OTHER EXPENSE

The following details certain items of other expense for the periods indicated:

	Year Ended December 31
(In thousands)	2023			2022		2021
Legal, consulting & other professional services	$	25,604		$	24,403	$	17,616
Franchise & other taxes not on income		16,202			13,537		12,412
Expense for reserve on lending-related commitments		(1,483	)		14,747		12,034
Automated Teller Machine (“ATM”) expenses		10,914			10,250		10,519

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NOTE N—INCOME TAXES

The income tax provisions included in the consolidated statements of income are summarized as follows:

	Year Ended December 31
(In thousands)	2023			2022			2021
Current expense:
Federal	$	84,441		$	86,799		$	76,574
State		15,972			16,244			14,516
Deferred expense:
Federal		(2,053	)		(6,016	)		2,742
State		(868	)		(871	)		1,283
Total income taxes	$	97,492		$	96,156		$	95,115

The following is a reconciliation of income tax expense to the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before income taxes:

	Year Ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)	2023						2022						2021
	Amount			%			Amount			%			Amount			%
Tax on income before taxes at statutory federal rate	$	97,399			21.0	%	$	99,914			21.0	%	$	97,199			21.0	%
Plus: State income taxes net of federal tax benefits		11,847			2.6			12,431			2.6			11,520			2.5
		109,246			23.6			112,345			23.6			108,719			23.5
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Tax-exempt interest income		(2,974	)		(0.6	)		(3,477	)		(0.7	)		(3,303	)		(0.7	)
Tax credits		(15,196	)		(3.3	)		(14,326	)		(3.0	)		(11,893	)		(2.6	)
Other items-net		6,416			1.3			1,614			0.3			1,592			0.4
Income taxes	$	97,492			21.0	%	$	96,156			20.2	%	$	95,115			20.6	%

For year ended 2023, United incurred a federal income tax benefit of $1,608,000 as compared to federal income expense of $287,000, and $587,000 for the years ended 2022 and 2021, respectively, applicable to the sales and calls of securities. Income taxes paid approximated $106,083,000, $93,680,000, and $101,227,000 in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. At December 31, 2023, United had no federal or state net operating loss carryforwards.

Taxes not on income, which consists mainly of business franchise taxes, were $16,202,000, $13,537,000, and $12,412,000, for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. These amounts are recorded in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Significant components of United’s deferred tax assets and liabilities (included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets) at December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

(In thousands)	2023		2022
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for credit losses	$	70,818	$	65,453
Accrued benefits payable		18,287		17,333
Other accrued liabilities		2,857		655
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale		84,683		109,185
Other real estate owned		512		531
Lease liabilities under operating leases		21,642		17,650
Deferred mortgage points		2,081		4,094
Total deferred tax assets		200,880		214,901
Deferred tax liabilities:
Premises and equipment		8,789		6,707
Right-of-use assets under operating leases		20,267		16,576
Pension plan accruals		7,251		5,858
Derivatives		12,137		16,104
Purchase accounting intangibles		5,940		5,241
Other		1,497		365
Total deferred tax liabilities		55,881		50,851
Net deferred tax assets	$	144,999	$	164,050

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At December 31, 2023 and 2022, United believes that all of the deferred tax amounts shown above are more likely than not to be realized based on an assessment of all available positive and negative evidence and therefore no valuation allowance has been recorded.

In accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes,” United records a liability for uncertain income tax positions based on a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not, and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken on a tax return, in order for those tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements.

Below is a reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits:

	December 31
(In thousands)	2023			2022
Unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year	$	2,521		$	1,667
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits as a result of tax positions taken during the current period		242			1,423
Decreases in the unrecognized tax benefits as a result of a lapse of the applicable statute of limitations		(164	)		(569	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at end of year	$	2,599		$	2,521

The entire amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact United’s effective tax rate. Over the next 12 months, the statute of limitations will close on certain income tax returns. However, at this time, United cannot reasonably estimate the amount of tax benefits, if any, it may recognize over the next 12 months.

United is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2021 and 2022 and certain State Taxing authorities for the years ended December 31, 2020 through 2022.

As of December 31, 2023, and 2022, the total amount of accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions was $747,000 and $525,000, respectively. United accounts for interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of its provision for federal and state income taxes. No interest or penalties were recognized in the results of operations for the years of 2023, 2022 and 2021.

NOTE O—EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

United has a defined benefit retirement plan covering qualified employees. Pension benefits are based on years of service and the average of the employee’s highest five consecutive plan years of basic compensation paid during the ten plan years preceding the date of determination. Contributions by United are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future.

In September of 2007, after a recommendation by United’s Pension Committee and approval by United’s Board of Directors, the United Bankshares, Inc. Pension Plan (the “Plan”) was amended to change the participation rules. The decision to change the participation rules for the Plan followed current industry trends, as many large and medium size companies have taken similar steps. The amendment provided that employees hired on or after October 1, 2007, will not be eligible to participate in the Plan. However, new employees will continue to be eligible to participate in United’s Savings and Stock Investment 401(k) plan. This change had no impact on current employees hired prior to October 1, 2007 as they will continue to participate in the Plan, with no change in benefit provisions, and will continue to be eligible to participate in United’s Savings and Stock Investment 401(k) Plan.

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Net periodic pension costs, except for service cost, are recognized in employee benefits on the consolidated statements of income. Service cost is recognized in employee compensation. Net consolidated periodic pension cost included the following components:

(Dollars in thousands)	Year Ended December 31,
	2023			2022			2021
Service cost	$	1,440		$	2,669		$	2,936
Interest cost		7,134			4,988			4,241
Expected return on plan assets		(11,762	)		(12,942	)		(11,874	)
Recognized net actuarial loss		3,347			3,645			6,770
Net periodic pension cost (income)	$	159		$	(1,640	)	$	2,073
Weighted-Average Assumptions:
Discount rate		5.26	%		3.08	%		2.81	%
Expected return on assets		7.25	%		6.25	%		6.25	%
Rate of compensation increase (prior to age 40)		5.00	%		5.00	%		5.00	%
Rate of compensation increase (ages 40-54)		4.00	%		4.00	%		4.00	%
Rate of compensation increase (otherwise)		3.50	%		3.50	%		3.50	%

Amounts related to the Plan recognized as a component of other comprehensive income were as follows:

(In thousands)	Year Ended December 31,
	2023			2022			2021
Net actuarial gain	$	(2,635	)	$	(2,195	)	$	(14,286	)
Amortization of actuarial loss		(3,347	)		(3,645	)		(6,770	)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(5,982	)	$	(5,840	)	$	(21,056	)

Included in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2023 are unrecognized actuarial losses of $32,548,000 ($20,817,000 net of tax) that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost.

The reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the accumulated benefit obligation at December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	December 31,
	2023			2022
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation
Projected Benefit Obligation at the Beginning of the Year	$	140,609		$	192,973
Service Cost		1,440			2,669
Interest Cost		7,134			4,988
Actuarial Loss (Gain)		4,918			(46,617	)
Lump Sum Window Payments /Annuity Purchase Payments		(4,546	)		(7,312	)
Benefits Paid		(6,249	)		(6,092	)
Projected Benefit Obligation at the End of the Year	$	143,306		$	140,609
Accumulated Benefit Obligation at the End of the Year	$	131,758		$	129,927
Change in Plan Assets
Fair Value of Plan Assets at the Beginning of the Year	$	165,320		$	210,204
Actual Return on Plan Assets		19,315			(31,480	)
Lump Sum Window Payments /Annuity Purchase Payments		(4,546	)		(7,312	)
Benefits Paid		(6,249	)		(6,092	)
Fair Value of Plan Assets at End of Year	$	173,840		$	165,320
Net Amount Recognized
Funded Status	$	30,534		$	24,710
Unrecognized Actuarial Net Loss		32,548			38,530
Net Amount Recognized	$	63,082		$	63,240
Weighted-Average Assumptions at the End of the Year
Discount Rate		5.07	%		5.25	%
Rate of compensation Increase (prior to age 40)		5.00	%		5.00	%
Rate of compensation Increase (ages 40-54)		4.00	%		4.00	%
Rate of compensation Increase (otherwise)		3.50	%		3.50	%

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Asset allocation for the defined benefit pension plan as of the measurement date, by asset category, is as follows:

Plan Assets	Target Allocation 2024			Allowable Allocation Range			Percentage of Plan Assets at
							December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Equity Securities		47	%		20-70	%		56	%		66	%
Fixed Income Securities		43	%		20-50	%		41	%		32	%
Other		10	%		0-25	%		3	%		2	%
Total								100	%		100	%

Equity securities include United common stock in the amounts of $3,974,000 (4%) at December 31, 2023 and 4,285,000 (4%) at December 31, 2022.

The policy, as established by the Pension Committee, primarily consisting of United’s Executive Management, is to invest assets based upon the target allocations stated above. The assets are reallocated periodically to meet the above target allocations. The investment policy is reviewed at least annually, subject to the approval of the Pension Committee, to determine if the policy should be changed. Prohibited investments include, but are not limited to, futures contracts, private placements, uncovered options, real estate, the use of margin, short sales, derivatives for speculative purposes, and other investments that are speculative in nature. In order to achieve a prudent level of portfolio diversification, the securities of any one company are not to exceed 10% of the total plan assets, and no more than the 15% of total plan assets is to be invested in any one industry (other than securities of U.S. Government or Agencies). Additionally, no more than 15% of the plan assets is to be invested in foreign securities, both equity and fixed. The expected long-term rate of return for the plan’s total assets is based on the expected return of each of the above categories, weighted based on the median of the target allocation for each class. United uses the corridor approach based on 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation and the market-related value of plan assets to amortize actuarial gains and losses.

At December 31, 2023, the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter are as follows:

Year	Amount
(Dollars in thousands)
2024	$	6,716
2025		7,122
2026		7,534
2027		7,957
2028		8,407
2029 through 2033		46,050

United did not contribute to the plan in 2023, 2022 or in 2021 as no contributions were required by funding regulations or law. For 2024, no contributions to the plan are required by funding regulations or law. However, United may make a discretionary contribution in 2024, the amount of which cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

In accordance with ASC Topic 715 and using the guidance contained in ASC Topic 820, the following is a description of the valuation methodologies used to measure the plan assets at fair value.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: These underlying assets are highly liquid U.S. government obligations. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates cost (Level 1).

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Debt Securities: Securities of the U.S. Government, municipalities, private issuers and corporations are valued at the closing price reported in the active market in which the individual security is traded, when available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data. Using a market approach valuation methodology, third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may determine the fair value of identical or similar securities by using pricing models that considers observable market data (Level 2).

Common and Preferred Stock: These securities are valued at the closing price on the respective stock exchange (Level 1).

Mutual Funds: Generally, these securities are valued at the closing price reported in the active market in which the individual mutual fund is traded (Level 1).

The following tables present the balances of the plan assets, by fair value hierarchy level, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

			Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023 Using
(In thousands) Description	Balance as of December 31, 2023		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash and Cash equivalents	$	4,565	$	4,565	$	0	$	0
Fixed Income Debt Securities:
U.S. Government and agencies		20,052		20,052		0		0
Mortgage backed securities		7,440		7,440		0		0
Municipal obligations		1,551		1,551		0		0
Corporate bonds		8,030		8,030		0		0
Fixed Income Mutual Funds:
General		34,083		34,083		0		0
Equity Securities:
Common stock		23,868		23,868		0		0
Equity Mutual Funds:
Domestic equity large cap		29,894		29,894		0		0
Domestic equity small cap		13,256		13,256		0		0
Alternative equity		15,376		15,376
International emerging equity		3,990		3,990		0		0
International equity developed		11,735		11,735		0		0
Total	$	173,840	$	173,840	$	0	$	0

			Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2022 Using
(In thousands) Description	Balance as of December 31, 2022		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash and Cash equivalents	$	3,384	$	3,384	$	0	$	0
Fixed Income Debt Securities:
U.S. Government and agencies		3,882		3,882		0		0
Fixed Income Mutual Funds:
General		49,107		49,107		0		0
Equity Securities:
Common stock		28,765		28,765		0		0
Equity Mutual Funds:
Global equity		1,953		1,953		0		0
Domestic equity large cap		35,738		35,738		0		0
Domestic equity small cap		15,750		15,750		0		0
Alternative equity		8,277		8,277
International emerging equity		4,925		4,925		0		0
International equity developed		13,539		13,539		0		0
Total	$	165,320	$	165,320	$	0	$	0

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Common stock investments are diversified amongst various industries with no industry representing more than 5% of the total plan assets.

The United Bankshares, Inc. Savings and Stock Investment Plan (the Plan) is a defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Each employee of United, who completes ninety (90) days of qualified service, is eligible to participate in the Plan. Each participant may contribute from 1% to 100% of compensation to his/her account, subject to Internal Revenue Service maximum deferral limits. United matches 100% of the first 5% of salary deferred with United stock, subject to certain imposed limitations. Vesting is 100% for employee deferrals and the company match at the time the employee makes his/her deferral. United’s expense relating to the Plan approximated $7,590,000, $8,242,000, and $7,984,000 in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The assets of United’s defined benefit plan and 401(k) Plan each include investments in United common stock. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the combined plan assets included 1,828,171 and 1,662,179 shares, respectively, of United common stock with an approximate fair value of $68,648,000 and $67,302,000, respectively. Dividends paid on United common stock held by the plans approximated $2,468,000, $2,340,000, and $2,060,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.

United has certain other supplemental deferred compensation plans covering various key employees. Periodic charges are made to operations so that the liability due each employee is fully recorded as of the date of their retirement. Amounts charged to expense have not been significant in any year.

NOTE P—STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

On May 12, 2020, United’s shareholders approved the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2020 LTI Plan”). The 2020 LTI Plan became effective May 13, 2020. An award granted under the 2020 LTI Plan may consist of any non-qualified stock options or incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units or other-stock-based award. These awards all relate to the common stock of United. The maximum number of shares of United common stock which may be issued under the 2020 LTI Plan is 2,300,000. The 2020 LTI Plan will be administered by a board committee appointed by United’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Committee”) shall administer the 2020 LTI Plan. The maximum number of options and stock appreciation rights, in the aggregate, which may be awarded to any individual key employee during any calendar year is 100,000. The maximum number of options and stock appreciation rights, in the aggregate, which may be awarded to any non-employee director during any calendar year is 10,000 or, if such Award is payable in cash, the Fair Market Value equivalent thereof. The maximum number of shares of restricted stock or shares subject to a restricted stock units award that may be granted during any calendar year is 225,000 shares to any individual key employee and 10,000 shares to any individual non-employee director. Subject to certain change in control provisions, the 2020 LTI Plan provides that all awards of will vest as the Committee determines in the award agreement, provided that no awards will vest sooner than 1/3 per year over the first three anniversaries of the award. United adopted a clawback policy that applies to named executive officers and other executive officers and permits the Committee to cancel certain awards and to recoup gains realized from previous awards should United be required to prepare an accounting restatement due to materially inaccurate performance metrics. A Form S-8 was filed on May 29, 2020 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register all the shares which were available for the 2020 LTI Plan. The 2020 LTI Plan replaces the 2016 LTI Plan.

During the year of 2023, a total of 150,732 shares of restricted stock and 177,368 of restricted stock units were granted under the 2020 LTI Plan. No non-qualified stock options were granted under the 2020 LTI Plan during the year of 2023. Compensation expense of $12,463,000, $9,881,000, and $8,018,000 related to all share-based grants and awards under United’s Long-Term Incentive Plans was incurred for the years 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Compensation expense was included in employee compensation in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Stock Options

United currently has options outstanding from various option plans other than the 2020 LTI Plan (the “Prior Plans”); however, no common shares of United stock are available for grants under the Prior Plans as these plans have expired. Awards outstanding under the Prior Plans will remain in effect in accordance with their respective terms. The maximum term for options granted under the plans is ten (10) years.

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A summary of activity under the United’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2023, and the changes during the year of 2023 are presented below:

	Year ended December 31, 2023
						Weighted Average
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	Shares			Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Remaining Contractual Term (Yrs.)		Exercise Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2023		1,501,212						$	34.64
Exercised		(75,361	)						26.88
Forfeited or expired		(88,469	)						28.74
Outstanding at December 31, 2023		1,337,382		$	4,785		3.8	$	35.47
Exercisable at December 31, 2023		1,280,856		$	4,500		3.7	$	35.60

The following table summarizes the status of United’s nonvested awards for the year ended December 31, 2023:

	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested at January 1, 2023		170,892		$	6.16
Vested		(114,053	)		6.41
Forfeited or expired		(313	)		5.65
Nonvested at December 31, 2023		56,526		$	5.65

As of December 31, 2023, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested option awards was $52,000 with a weighted-average expense recognition period of 0.2 years. The total fair value of awards vested during the year ended December 31, 2023, was $731,000.

Cash received from options exercised under the Plans for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $1,750,000, $10,295,000, and $5,206,000, respectively. During 2023 and 2022, 75,361 and 484,682 shares, respectively, were issued in connection with stock option exercises. All shares issued in connection with stock option exercises for 2023 and 2022 were issued from authorized and unissued stock. No options were granted in 2023 and 2022. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted in the year of 2021 was $5.83. The total intrinsic value of options exercised under the Plans during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $947,000, $6,325,000, and $2,337,000, respectively.

ASC Topic 230, “Statement of Cash Flows,” requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be reported as an operating cash flow. This requirement reduces net operating cash flows. While the company cannot estimate what those amounts will be in the future (because they depend on, among other things, the date employees exercise stock options), United recognized cash flows used in operating activities of $128,000, $1,040,000, and $303,000 from excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation arrangements for the year of 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Restricted Stock

Under the 2020 LTI Plan, United may award restricted common shares to key employees and non-employee directors. Restricted shares granted to participants will vest no sooner than 1/3 per year over the first three anniversaries of the award. Unless determined by the Committee or the Board and provided in the award agreement, recipients of restricted shares do not pay any consideration to United for the shares, have the right to vote all shares subject to such grant and receive all dividends with respect to such shares, whether or not the shares have vested. Presently, these nonvested participating securities have an immaterial impact on diluted earnings per share. As of December 31, 2023, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock awards was $6,606,000 with a weighted-average expense recognition period of 0.7 years.

The following summarizes the changes to United’s restricted common shares for the year ended December 31, 2023:

	Number of Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Outstanding at January 1, 2023		373,220		$	35.43
Granted		150,732			40.98
Vested		(181,725	)		35.63
Forfeited		(8,295	)		38.53
Outstanding at December 31, 2023		333,932		$	37.75

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Restricted Stock Units

Under the 2020 LTI Plan, United may grant restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to key employees. These awards help align the interests of these employees with the interests of the shareholders of United by providing economic value directly related to the performance of the Company. These RSU grants could be time-vested RSUs, performance-vested RSUs, or a combination of both. Currently, time-vested RSUs vest ratably over three years from the date of grant. Performance-vested RSUs cliff-vest after assessment of the Company’s performance over a period of three years. The number of performance-vested RSUs that vest is determined by two metrics measured relative to peers: Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (“ROATCE”) and Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”). Based on ASC Topic 718, the ROATCE comparison is considered a performance condition while the TSR comparison is considered a market condition. There will be no payout of the performance-vested awards if the threshold performance is not achieved. United communicates the specific threshold, target, and maximum performance-vested RSU awards and performance targets to the applicable key employees at the beginning of a performance period. Dividends are accrued but not paid in respect to the awards until the RSUs vest. The holder does not have the right to vote the shares during the time and performance periods. The value of the time-vested RSUs and the performance-vested, based on the performance condition, RSUs awarded is established as the fair market value of the stock at the time of the grant. The value of the performance-vested, based on the market condition, RSUs awarded is estimated through the use of a Monte Carlo valuation model as of the grant date. The Company recognizes expense on the RSUs in accordance with ASC Topic 718.

The following table summarizes the status of United’s nonvested RSUs during the year ended December 31, 2023:

	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested at January 1, 2023		266,159		$	35.45
Granted		177,368			40.40
Vested		(37,912	)		36.64
Forfeited or expired		(42,113	)		37.19
Nonvested at December 31, 2023		363,502		$	37.53

As of December 31, 2023, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock units was $6,876,000 with a weighted-average expense recognition period of 1.1 years.

NOTE Q—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Lending-related Commitments

United is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers and to alter its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include loan commitments, standby letters of credit, and interest rate swap agreements. The instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the financial statements.

United’s maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to the financial instrument for the loan commitments and standby letters of credit is the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. United uses the same policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Collateral may be obtained, if deemed necessary, based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the commitment contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require the payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily, and historically do not, represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon the extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. United had approximately $6,851,890,000 and $7,250,155,000 of loan commitments outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, approximately 39% of which contractually expire within one year. Excluded in the December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounts above are commitments to extend credit of $416,095,000 and $719,841,000, respectively, related to mortgage loan funding commitments of United’s mortgage banking activities and are of a short-term nature

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Commercial and standby letters of credit are agreements used by United’s customers as a means of improving their credit standing in their dealings with others. Under these agreements, United guarantees certain financial commitments of its customers. A commercial letter of credit is issued specifically to facilitate trade or commerce. Typically, under the terms of a commercial letter of credit, a commitment is drawn upon when the underlying transaction is consummated as intended between the customer and a third party. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, United had $16,233,000 and $16,389,000 of commercial letters of credit outstanding. A standby letter of credit is generally contingent upon the failure of a customer to perform according to the terms of an underlying contract with a third party. United has issued standby letters of credit of $147,705,000 and $147,511,000 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. In accordance with the Contingencies Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, United has determined that substantially all of its letters of credit are renewed on an annual basis and the fees associated with these letters of credit are immaterial.

Mortgage Banking

Related to its mortgage banking activities, United provides for its estimated exposure to repurchase loans previously sold to investors for which borrowers failed to provide full and accurate information on their loan application or for which appraisals have not been acceptable or where the loan was not underwritten in accordance with the loan program specified by the loan investor, and for other exposure to its investors related to loan sales activities. United evaluates the merits of each claim and estimates its reserve based on actual and expected claims received and considers the historical amounts paid to settle such claims. United’s reserve was immaterial as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

United has derivative counter-party risk that may arise from the possible inability of United’s mortgage banking third party investors to meet the terms of their forward sales contracts. United works with mortgage-banking third-party investors that are generally well-capitalized, are investment grade and exhibit strong financial performance to mitigate this risk. United does not expect any third-party investor to fail to meet its obligation.

Legal Proceedings

United and its subsidiaries are currently involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of business. On at least a quarterly basis, United assesses its liabilities and contingencies in connection with all pending or threatened claims and litigation, utilizing the most recent information available. On a matter-by-matter basis, an accrual for loss is established for those matters which United believes it is probable that a loss may be incurred and that the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. Once established, each accrual is adjusted as appropriate to reflect any subsequent developments. Accordingly, management’s estimate will change from time to time, and actual losses may be more or less than the current estimate. For matters where a loss is not probable, or the amount of the loss cannot be estimated, no accrual is established.

Management is vigorously pursuing all its legal and factual defenses and, after consultation with legal counsel, believes that all such litigation will be resolved with no material effect on United’s financial statements.

Regulatory Matters

A variety of consumer products, including mortgage and deposit products, and certain fees and charges related to such products, have come under increased regulatory scrutiny. It is possible that regulatory authorities could bring enforcement actions, including civil money penalties, or take other actions against United in regard to these consumer products. United could also determine of its own accord, or be required by regulators, to refund or otherwise make remediation payments to customers in connection with these products. It is not possible at this time for management to assess the probability of a material adverse outcome or reasonably estimate the amount of any potential loss related to such matters.

NOTE R—DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

United uses derivative instruments to help aid against adverse price changes or interest rate movements on the value of certain assets or liabilities and on future cash flows. These derivatives may consist of interest rate swaps, caps, floors, collars, futures, forward contracts, written and purchased options. United also executes derivative instruments with its commercial banking customers to facilitate its risk management strategies.

During 2020, United entered into two interest rate swap derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. The notional amount of these cash flow hedge derivatives totaled $500,000,000. The derivatives are intended to hedge the changes in cash flows associated with floating rate FHLB borrowings. As of December 31, 2023, United has determined that no forecasted transactions related to its cash flow hedges resulted in gains or losses pertaining to cash flow hedge reclassification from AOCI to income because the forecasted transactions became probable of not occurring. United estimates that $18,905,000 will be reclassified from AOCI as a decrease to interest expense over the next 12-months following December 31, 2023 related to the cash flow hedges. As of December 31, 2023, the maximum length of time over which forecasted transactions are hedged is six years.

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United is subject to the Dodd-Frank Act clearing requirement for eligible derivatives. United has executed and cleared eligible derivatives through the London Clearing House (“LCH”). Variation margin at the LCH is distinguished as settled-to-market and settled daily based on the prior day value, rather than collateralized-to-market. The daily settlement of the derivative exposure does not change or reset the contractual terms of the instrument. The total notional amount of interest rate swap derivatives designated as cash flow hedges cleared through the LCH include $500,000,000 for asset derivatives as of December 31, 2023. Balances related to LCH are presented as a single unit of account with the fair value of the designated cash flow interest rate swap asset being reduced by variation margin posted by (with) the applicable counterparty and reported in the following table on a net basis. The related fair value on a net basis approximates zero.

The following tables disclose the derivative instruments’ location on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and the notional amount and fair value of those instruments at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

	Asset Derivatives
	December 31, 2023						December 31, 2022
(In thousands)	Balance Sheet Location		Notional Amount		Fair Value		Balance Sheet Location		Notional Amount		Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Fair Value Hedges:
Interest rate swap contracts (hedging commercial loans)		Other assets	$	12,032	$	611		Other assets	$	55,073	$	4,038
Total Fair Value Hedges			$	12,032	$	611			$	55,073	$	4,038
Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate swap contracts (hedging FHLB borrowings)		Other assets	$	500,000	$	0		Other assets	$	500,000	$	0
Total Cash Flow Hedges			$	500,000	$	0			$	500,000	$	0
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			$	512,032	$	611			$	555,073	$	4,038
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Forward loan sales commitments		Other assets	$	3,880	$	93		Other assets	$	15,475	$	220
TBA mortgage-backed securities		Other assets		0		0		Other assets		22,649		146
Interest rate lock commitments		Other assets		99,278		1,144		Other assets		73,412		1,146
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			$	103,158	$	1,237			$	111,536	$	1,512
Total asset derivatives			$	615,190	$	1,848			$	666,609	$	5,550

	Liability Derivatives
	December 31, 2023						December 31, 2022
(In thousands)	Balance Sheet Location		Notional Amount		Fair Value		Balance Sheet Location		Notional Amount		Fair Value
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Forward loan sales commitments		Other liabilities	$	0	$	0		Other liabilities	$	0	$	0
TBA mortgage-backed securities		Other liabilities		77,115		678		Other liabilities		63,000		213
Interest rate lock commitments		Other liabilities		0		0		Other liabilities		48,949		348
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			$	77,115	$	678			$	111,949	$	561
Total liability derivatives			$	77,115	$	678			$	111,949	$	561

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The following table represents the carrying amount of the hedged assets/(liabilities) and the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustment included in the carrying amount of the hedged assets/(liabilities) that are designated as a fair value accounting relationship as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

(In thousands) Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships	Location in the Statement of Condition	December 31, 2023
		Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets/(Liabilities)		Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets/ (Liabilities)			Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Remaining for any Hedged Assets/ (Liabilities) for which Hedge Accounting has been Discontinued
Interest rate swaps	Loans, net of unearned income	$	12,032	$	(632	)	$	0
		December 31, 2022
(In thousands) Derivatives in Fair Value Hedging Relationships	Location in the Statement of Condition	Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets/(Liabilities)		Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets/ (Liabilities)			Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Remaining for any Hedged Assets/ (Liabilities) for which Hedge Accounting has been Discontinued
Interest rate swaps	Loans, net of unearned income	$	55,770	$	(3,069	)	$	0

Derivative contracts involve the risk of dealing with both bank customers and institutional derivative counterparties and their ability to meet contractual terms. Credit risk arises from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. United’s exposure is limited to the replacement value of the contracts rather than the notional amount of the contract. The Company’s agreements generally contain provisions that limit the unsecured exposure up to an agreed upon threshold. Additionally, the Company attempts to minimize credit risk through certain approval processes established by management.

The effect of United’s derivative financial instruments on its Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 is presented as follows:

		Year Ended
(In thousands)	Income Statement Location	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			December 31, 2021
Derivatives in hedging relationships
Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate swap contracts	Interest on long-term borrowings (1)	$	23,574		$	5,782		$	(1,354	)
Fair Value Hedges:
Interest rate swap contracts	Interest and fees on loans and leases	$	117		$	(177	)	$	(1,744	)
Total derivatives in hedging relationships		$	23,691		$	5,605		$	(3,098	)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Forward loan sales commitments	Income from Mortgage Banking Activities		(127	)		(174	)		(1,187	)
TBA mortgage-backed securities	Income from Mortgage Banking Activities		(611	)		276			5,932
Interest rate lock commitments	Income from Mortgage Banking Activities		(240	)		(8,373	)		(22,219	)
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		$	(978	)	$	(8,271	)	$	(17,474	)
Total derivatives		$	22,713		$	(2,666	)	$	(20,572	)

(1) Decreases or increases in interest expense are expressed as positive or negative amounts, respectively, based on their impact to net income.

For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, changes in the fair value of any interest rate swaps attributed to hedge ineffectiveness were recorded, but were not significant to United’s Consolidated Statements of Income.

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NOTE S—COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows:

	For the Years Ended December 31
(In thousands)	2023			2022			2021
Net Income	$	366,313		$	379,627		$	367,738
Available for sale (“AFS”) securities:
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on AFS securities arising during the period		98,627			(481,007	)		(72,257	)
Related income tax effect		(22,980	)		112,075			16,836
Net reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income		7,659			(2	)		(1,552	)
Related income tax effect		(1,785	)		0			362
		81,521			(368,934	)		(56,611	)
Net effect of AFS securities on other comprehensive income		81,521			(368,934	)		(56,611	)
Cash flow hedge derivatives:
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge before reclassification to interest expense		6,548			53,572			15,597
Related income tax effect		(1,526	)		(12,482	)		(3,634	)
Net reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		(23,574	)		(5,782	)		1,354
Related income tax effect		5,493			1,347			(316	)
Net effect of cash flow hedge derivatives on other comprehensive income		(13,059	)		36,655			13,001
Defined benefit pension plan:
Net actuarial gain during the period		2,635			2,195			14,286
Related income tax expense		(613	)		(512	)		(483	)
Amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net income		3,347			3,645			6,770
Related income tax effect		(780	)		(893	)		(4,221	)
Net effect of change in defined benefit pension plan on other comprehensive income		4,589			4,435			16,352
Total change in other comprehensive income, net of tax		73,051			(327,844	)		(27,258	)
Total Comprehensive Income	$	439,364		$	51,783		$	340,480

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2023 are as follows:

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) by Component (a) For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
(Dollars in thousands)	Unrealized Gains/Losses on AFS Securities			Unrealized Gains/Losses on Cash Flow Hedges			Defined Benefit Pension Items			Total
Balance at January 1, 2023	$	(360,340	)	$	53,014		$	(25,406	)	$	(332,732	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification		75,647			5,022			0			80,669
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		5,874			(18,081	)		4,589			(7,618	)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		81,521			(13,059	)		4,589			73,051
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	(278,819	)	$	39,955		$	(20,817	)	$	(259,681	)

(a) All amounts are net-of-tax.

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
(In thousands) Details about AOCI Components	Amount Reclassified from AOCI			Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Available for sale (“AFS”) securities:
Net reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	$	7,659		Net investment securities gains
		7,659		Total before tax
Related income tax effect		(1,785	)	Tax expense
		5,874		Net of tax

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Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
(In thousands) Details about AOCI Components	Amount Reclassified from AOCI			Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
Cash flow hedge:
Net reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income	$	(23,574	)	Interest expense
		(23,574	)	Total before tax
Related income tax effect		5,493		Tax expense
		(18,081	)	Net of tax
Pension plan:
Recognized net actuarial gain		2,635		(a)
Amortization of net actuarial loss		3,347		(b)
		5,982		Total before tax
Related income tax effect		(1,393	)	Tax expense
		4,589		Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(7,618	)

(a) This AOCI component is included in the computation of changes in plan assets (see Note O, Employee Benefit Plans)

(b) This AOCI component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note O, Employee Benefit Plans)

NOTE T—UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Condensed Balance Sheets

	December 31
(In thousands)	2023			2022
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	238,256		$	253,411
Securities available for sale		5,846			6,184
Securities held to maturity		20			20
Equity securities		3,735			2,490
Other investment securities		20,704			19,179
Investment in subsidiaries:
Bank subsidiaries		4,818,320			4,575,098
Nonbank subsidiaries		54,556			43,349
Goodwill		(16,715	)		(16,715	)
Other assets		28,315			24,993
Total Assets	$	5,153,037		$	4,908,009
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Subordinated notes	$	0		$	9,892
Junior subordinated debentures of subsidiary trusts		278,617			276,989
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		103,180			104,935
Shareholders’ equity (including other accumulated comprehensive losses of $259,681 and $332,732 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively)		4,771,240			4,516,193
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	5,153,037		$	4,908,009

Condensed Statements of Income

	Year Ended December 31
(In thousands)	2023		2022		2021
Income
Dividends from banking subsidiaries	$	217,000	$	272,500	$	287,500
Net interest income		970		446		335
Management fees:
Bank subsidiaries		43,852		35,931		39,678
Nonbank subsidiaries		27		27		27
Other income		2,167		3,053		3,418
Total Income		264,016		311,957		330,958
Expenses
Operating expenses		67,968		50,242		47,273

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Condensed Statements of Income

	Year Ended December 31
(In thousands)	2023			2022			2021
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries		196,048			261,715			283,685
Applicable income tax benefit		(4,521	)		(2,196	)		(779	)
Income Before Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries		200,569			263,911			284,464
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries:
Bank subsidiaries		170,997			117,594			83,507
Nonbank subsidiaries		(5,253	)		(1,878	)		(233	)
Net Income	$	366,313		$	379,627		$	367,738

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

	Year Ended December 31
(In thousands)	2023			2022			2021
Operating Activities
Net income	$	366,313		$	379,627		$	367,738
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		(165,744	)		(115,716	)		(83,274	)
Amortization of net periodic pension costs		204			220			203
Stock-based compensation		12,463			9,881			8,018
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements		128			1,040			303
Net change in other assets and liabilities		(5,420	)		(6,118	)		2,519
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		207,944			268,934			295,507
Investing Activities
Net proceeds from (purchases) sales of debt securities		338			(426	)		1,449
Net (purchases) proceeds from sales of equity securities		(1,303	)		4,186			(1,016	)
Net cash received in acquisition of subsidiary		0			0			1,072
Increase in investment in subsidiaries		(16,000	)		(13,000	)		(3,500	)
Change in other investment securities		(1,525	)		(6,144	)		(2,310	)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities		(18,490	)		(15,384	)		(4,305	)
Financing Activities
Repayment of subordinated notes		(10,250	)		0			0
Cash dividends paid		(194,727	)		(193,041	)		(181,277	)
Acquisition of treasury stock		(1,382	)		(79,460	)		(11,211	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		1,750			10,295			5,206
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities		(204,609	)		(262,206	)		(187,282	)
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents		(15,155	)		(8,656	)		103,920
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year		253,411			262,067			158,147
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	$	238,256		$	253,411		$	262,067

NOTE U—REGULATORY MATTERS

United Bank maintains average reserve balances with its Federal Reserve Bank. The average amount of those consolidated reserve balances maintained for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were approximately $813,480,000 and $1,577,485,000, respectively. No reserve balance for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was required.

The primary source of funds for the dividends paid by United to its shareholders is dividends received from United Bank. Dividends paid by United Bank are subject to certain regulatory limitations. Generally, the most restrictive provision requires regulatory approval if dividends declared in any year exceed that year’s net income, as defined, plus the retained net profits of the two preceding years.

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During 2024, the retained net profits available for distribution to United by United Bank as dividends without regulatory approval, are approximately $288,591,000, plus net income for the interim period through the date of declaration.

Under Federal Reserve regulation, United Bank is also limited as to the amount they may loan to affiliates, including the parent company. Loans from United Bank to the parent company are limited to 10% of the banking subsidiaries’ capital and surplus, as defined, or $395,066,000 at December 31, 2023, and must be secured by qualifying collateral.

United’s subsidiary banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Pursuant to capital adequacy guidelines, United’s subsidiary banks must meet specific capital guidelines that involve various quantitative measures of the banks’ assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. United’s subsidiary banks’ capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

As previously mentioned, in December 2017, the Basel Committee published standards that it described as the finalization of the Basel III post-crisis regulatory reforms. The quantitative measures established by the Basel III regulation to ensure capital adequacy require United and United Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total, Tier I capital, and common Tier I capital as defined in the regulations, to risk-weighted assets, as defined, and of Tier I capital, as defined, to average assets, as defined. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on United’s financial statements. As of December 31, 2023, United exceeds all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

At December 31, 2023, the most recent notification from its regulators, United and United Bank were categorized as well-capitalized. To be categorized as well-capitalized, United must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, Common Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes would impact United’s well-capitalized status.

United’s and United Bank’s capital amounts (in thousands of dollars) and ratios are presented in the following table.

(Dollars in thousands)	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Well- Capitalized
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
As of December 31, 2023:
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
United Bankshares	$	3,700,453		15.4	%	$	1,924,541	≥	8.0	%	$	2,405,676	≥	10.0	%
United Bank		3,440,096		14.4	%		1,916,834	≥	8.0	%		2,396,043	≥	10.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
United Bankshares	$	3,162,118		13.1	%	$	1,443,405	≥	6.0	%	$	1,924,541	≥	8.0	%
United Bank		3,190,950		13.3	%		1,437,626	≥	6.0	%		1,916,834	≥	8.0	%
Common Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
United Bankshares	$	3,162,118		13.1	%	$	1,082,554	≥	4.5	%	$	1,563,689	≥	6.5	%
United Bank		3,190,950		13.3	%		1,078,219	≥	4.5	%		1,557,428	≥	6.5	%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
United Bankshares	$	3,162,118		11.4	%	$	1,110,296	≥	4.0	%	$	1,387,870	≥	5.0	%
United Bank		3,190,950		11.5	%		1,108,321	≥	4.0	%		1,385,401	≥	5.0	%
As of December 31, 2022:
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
United Bankshares	$	3,494,723		14.4	%	$	1,945,020	≥	8.0	%	$	2,431,275	≥	10.0	%
United Bank		3,236,554		13.4	%		1,939,250	≥	8.0	%		2,424,062	≥	10.0	%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets):
United Bankshares	$	2,990,026		12.3	%	$	1,458,765	≥	6.0	%	$	1,945,020	≥	8.0	%
United Bank		3,029,857		12.5	%		1,454,437	≥	6.0	%		1,939,250	≥	8.0	%
Common Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
United Bankshares	$	2,990,026		12.3	%	$	1,094,074	≥	4.5	%	$	1,580,329	≥	6.5	%
United Bank		3,029,857		12.5	%		1,090,828	≥	4.5	%		1,575,640	≥	6.5	%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets):
United Bankshares	$	2,990,026		10.8	%	$	1,108,785	≥	4.0	%	$	1,385,981	≥	5.0	%
United Bank		3,029,857		11.0	%		1,106,184	≥	4.0	%		1,382,730	≥	5.0	%

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United’s mortgage banking entities, George Mason and Crescent, are subject to net worth requirements issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). Failure to meet minimum capital requirements of HUD can result in certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on George Mason’s and Crescent’s operations.

For George Mason and Crescent, the maximum net worth requirement of HUD at December 31, 2023 was $2,500,000. George Mason’s net worth and Crescent’s net worth were $153,854,000 and $103,525,000 at December 31, 2023, which both exceeded the HUD requirements.

NOTE V—FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the following describes the valuation techniques used by United to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements.

Securities available for sale and equity securities: Securities available for sale and equity securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, when available (“Level 1”). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data. Using a market approach valuation methodology, third party vendors compile prices based on observable market inputs, which include benchmark yields, reported trades, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, and “To Be Announced” prices (“Level 2”). Management internally reviews the fair values provided by third party vendors on a monthly basis. Management also performs a quarterly price testing analysis at the individual security level which compares the pricing provided by the third party vendors to an independent pricing source’s valuation of the same securities. Variances that are deemed to be material are reviewed by management. Additionally, to further assess the reliability of the information received from third party vendors, management obtains documentation from third party vendors related to the sources, methodologies, and inputs utilized in valuing securities classified as Level 2. Management analyzes this information to ensure the underlying assumptions appear reasonable. Management also obtains an independent service auditor’s report from third party vendors to provide reasonable assurance that appropriate controls are in place over the valuation process. Upon completing its review of the pricing from third party vendors at December 31, 2023, management determined that the prices provided by its third party pricing sources were reasonable and in line with management’s expectations for the market values of these securities. Therefore, prices obtained from third party vendors that did not reflect forced liquidation or distressed sales were not adjusted materially by management at December 31, 2023. Management utilizes a number of factors to determine if a market is inactive, all of which may require a significant level of judgment. Factors that management considers include: a significant widening of the bid-ask spread, a considerable decline in the volume and level of trading activity in the instrument, a significant variance in prices among market participants, and a significant reduction in the level of observable inputs. Any securities available for sale not valued based upon quoted market prices or third party pricing models that consider observable market data are considered Level 3. Currently, United does not have any available-for-sale securities considered as Level 3.

Loans held for sale: For residential mortgage loans sold, the loans closed are recorded at fair value using the fair value option which is measured using valuations from investors for loans with similar characteristics (“Level 2”) with some adjusted for the Company’s actual sales experience versus the investor’s indicated pricing (“Level 3”). The unobservable input for Level 3 valuations is the Company’s historical sales prices. For December 31, 2023, the range of historical sales prices increased the investor’s indicated pricing by a range of 0.08% to 0.38% with a weighted average increase of 0.34%.

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Derivatives: United utilizes interest rate swaps to hedge exposure to interest rate risk and variability of cash flows associated to changes in the underlying interest rate of the hedged item. These hedging interest rate swaps are classified as either a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge. United utilizes third-party vendors for derivative valuation purposes. These vendors determine the appropriate fair value based on a net present value calculation of the cash flows related to the interest rate swaps using primarily observable market inputs such as interest rate yield curves (“Level 2”). Valuation adjustments to derivative fair values for liquidity and credit risk are also taken into consideration, as well as the likelihood of default by United and derivative counterparties, the net counterparty exposure and the remaining maturities of the positions. Values obtained from third party vendors are typically not adjusted by management. Management internally reviews the derivative values provided by third party vendors on a quarterly basis. All derivative values are tested for reasonableness by management utilizing a net present value calculation.

For a fair value hedge, the fair value of the interest rate swap is recognized on the balance sheet as either a freestanding asset or liability with a corresponding adjustment to the hedged financial instrument. Subsequent adjustments due to changes in the fair value of a derivative that qualifies as a fair value hedge are offset in current period earnings either in interest income or interest expense depending on the nature of the hedged financial instrument. For a cash flow hedge, the fair value of the interest rate swap is recognized on the balance sheet as either a freestanding asset or liability with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity, net of tax. Subsequent adjustments due to changes in the fair value of a derivative that qualifies as a cash flow hedge are offset to accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax and reclassified into earnings in the same line associated with the forecasted transaction when the forecasted transaction affects earnings.

The Company records its interest rate lock commitments and forward loan sales commitments at fair value determined as the amount that would be required to settle each of these derivative financial instruments at the balance sheet date. In the normal course of business, United, through its mortgage banking channel, enter into contractual interest rate lock commitments to extend credit to borrowers with fixed expiration dates. The commitments become effective when the borrowers “lock-in” a specified interest rate within the timeframes established by the mortgage companies. All borrowers are evaluated for credit worthiness prior to the extension of the commitment. Market risk arises if interest rates move adversely between the time of the interest rate lock by the borrower and the sale date of the loan to the investor. To mitigate the effect of the interest rate risk inherent in providing rate lock commitments to borrowers, United, through its mortgage banking channel, may enter into either a forward sales contract to sell loans to investors or a TBA mortgage-backed security. Fair values of TBA mortgage-backed securities are measured using valuations from investors for mortgage-backed securities with similar characteristics (“Level 2”). The forward sales contracts lock in an interest rate and price for the sale of loans similar to the specific rate lock commitments. The rate lock commitments to borrowers and the forward sales contracts to investors are undesignated derivatives and accordingly, are marked to fair value through earnings. The interest rate lock commitments are recorded at fair value which is measured using valuations from investors for loans with similar characteristics as well as considering the probability of the loan closing (i.e. the “pull-through” rate) (“Level 2”) with some adjusted for the Company’s actual sales experience versus the investor’s indicated pricing (“Level 3”). The unobservable input for Level 3 valuations is the Company’s historical sales prices. For December 31, 2023, the range of historical sales prices increased the investor’s indicated pricing by a range of 0.08% to 0.38% with a weighted average increase of 0.34%.

For derivatives that are not designated in a hedge relationship related to mortgage banking activities, changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in income from mortgage banking activities in the same period as the change in the fair value. Unrealized gains and losses due to changes in the fair value of other derivative financial instruments not in hedge relationship, if any, are included in noninterest income and noninterest expense, respectively.

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The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy:

			Fair Value at December 31, 2023 Using
(In thousands) Description	Balance as of December 31, 2023		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Available for sale debt securities:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies	$	484,950	$	0	$	484,950	$	0
State and political subdivisions		533,831		0		533,831		0
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Agency		1,049,941		0		1,049,941		0
Non-agency		90,611		0		90,611		0
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Agency		459,298		0		459,298		0
Asset-backed securities		860,638		0		860,638		0
Single issue trust preferred securities		15,141		0		15,141		0
Other corporate securities		291,967		5,159		286,808		0
Total available for sale securities		3,786,377		5,159		3,781,218		0
Equity securities:
Financial services industry		211		211		0		0
Equity mutual funds (1)		3,524		3,524		0		0
Fixed income mutual funds		5,210		5,210		0		0
Total equity securities		8,945		8,945		0		0
Loans held for sale		56,261		0		4,283		51,978
Derivative financial assets:
Interest rate swap contracts		611		0		611		0
Forward sales commitments		93		0		60		33
Interest rate lock commitments		1,144		0		139		1,005
Total derivative financial assets		1,848		0		810		1,038
Liabilities
Derivative financial liabilities:
TBA mortgage-backed securities		678		0		11		667
Total derivative financial liabilities		678		0		11		667

			Fair Value at December 31, 2022 Using
(In thousands) Description	Balance as of December 31, 2022		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Available for sale debt securities:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies	$	529,492	$	0	$	529,492	$	0
State and political subdivisions		709,530		0		709,530		0
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Agency		1,174,944		0		1,174,944		0
Non-agency		111,973		0		111,973		0
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Agency		562,553		0		562,553		0
Asset-backed securities		911,611		0		911,611		0
Single issue trust preferred securities		16,284		0		16,284		0
Other corporate securities		525,538		5,367		520,171		0
Total available for sale securities		4,541,925		5,367		4,536,558		0
Equity securities:
Financial services industry		270		270		0		0
Equity mutual funds (1)		2,221		2,221		0		0
Fixed income mutual funds		5,138		5,138		0		0
Total equity securities		7,629		7,629		0		0
Loans held for sale		56,879		0		12,008		44,871
Derivative financial assets:
Interest rate swap contracts		4,038		0		4,038		0
Forward sales commitments		220		0		214		6
TBA mortgage-backed securities		146		0		120		26
Interest rate lock commitments		1,146		0		302		844
Total derivative financial assets		5,550		0		4,674		876
Liabilities
Derivative financial liabilities:
TBA mortgage-backed securities		213		0		0		213
Interest rate lock commitments		348		0		0		348
Total derivative financial liabilities		561		0		0		561

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(1) The equity mutual funds are within a rabbi trust for the payment of benefits under a deferred compensation plan for certain key

officers of United and its subsidiaries.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 for financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

The following tables present additional information about financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2023 and 2022 on a recurring basis and for which United has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value. The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets still held at the reporting date are recorded in Income from mortgage banking activities in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

	Loans held for sale
(In thousands)	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Balance, beginning of period	$	44,871		$	464,109
Originations		1,156,616			2,360,908
Sales		(1,179,612	)		(2,673,795	)
Transfers to portfolio loans		0			(154,699	)
Total gains during the period recognized in earnings		30,103			48,348
Balance, end of period	$	51,978		$	44,871
The amount of total (losses) gains for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date	$	1,142		$	(9,852	)

(In thousands)	Derivative financial assets TBA securities
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Balance, beginning of period	$	26		$	61
Transfers other		(26	)		(35	)
Balance, end of period	$	0		$	26
The amount of total gains for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date	$	0		$	26

(In thousands)	Derivative financial assets Forward sales commitments
	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Balance, beginning of period	$	6	$	0
Transfers other		27		6
Balance, end of period	$	33	$	6
The amount of total gains for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date	$	33	$	6

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	Derivative financial assets Interest rate lock commitments
(In thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Balance, beginning of period	$	844	$	9,444
Transfers other		161		(8,600	)
Balance, end of period	$	1,005	$	844
The amount of total gains for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date	$	1,005	$	844

(In thousands)	Derivative financial liabilities Forward sales commitments
	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Balance, beginning of period	$	0	$	36
Transfers other		0		(36	)
Balance, end of period	$	0	$	0
The amount of total gains for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date	$	0	$	0

	Derivative financial liabilities TBA securities
(In thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Balance, beginning of period	$	213	$	470
Transfers other		454		(257	)
Balance, end of period	$	667	$	213
The amount of total gains for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date	$	667	$	213

(In thousands)	Derivative financial liabilities Interest rate lock commitments
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Balance, beginning of period	$	348		$	25
Transfers other		(348	)		323
Balance, end of period	$	0		$	348
The amount of total gains for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at reporting date	$	0		$	348

Fair Value Option

The following table reflects the change in fair value included in earnings of financial instruments for which the fair value option has been elected:

(In thousands) Description	Year Ended December 31, 2023		Year Ended December 31, 2022
Income from mortgage banking activities	$	1,175	$	(10,367	)

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The following table reflects the difference between the aggregate fair value and the remaining contractual principal outstanding for financial instruments for which the fair value option has been elected:

	December 31, 2023						December 31, 2022
(In thousands) Description	Unpaid Principal Balance		Fair Value		Fair Value Over/(Under) Unpaid Principal Balance		Unpaid Principal Balance		Fair Value		Fair Value Over/(Under) Unpaid Principal Balance
Loans held for sale	$	54,377	$	56,261	$	1,884	$	56,170	$	56,879	$	709

No loans held for sale were past due or on nonaccrual status as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by United to measure certain financial assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the financial statements.

Individually assessed loans: In the determination of the allowance for loan losses, loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Loans evaluated individually are not also included in the collective evaluation. When management determines that foreclosure is probable or when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty at the reporting date and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for selling costs as appropriate. Fair value is measured using a market approach based on the value of the collateral securing the loans. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable. The vast majority of the collateral is real estate. The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing an appraisal conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser outside of the Company using comparable property sales (“Level 2”). However, if the collateral is a house or building in the process of construction or if an appraisal of the real estate property is over two years old, then the fair value is considered Level 3. The value of business equipment is based upon an outside appraisal if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable business’ financial statements if not considered significant using observable market data. Likewise, values for inventory and accounts receivables collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (“Level 3”). For individually assessed loans, a specific reserve is established through the allowance for loan losses, if necessary, by estimating the fair value of the underlying collateral on a nonrecurring basis. Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the period incurred as provision for credit losses expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

OREO: OREO consists of real estate acquired in foreclosure or other settlement of loans. Such assets are carried on the balance sheet at the lower of the investment in the assets or the fair value of the assets less estimated selling costs. Fair value is determined by one of two market approach methods depending on whether the property has been vacated and an appraisal can be conducted. If the property has yet to be vacated and thus an appraisal cannot be performed, a Brokers Price Opinion (i.e. BPO), is obtained. A BPO represents a best estimate valuation performed by a realtor based on knowledge of current property values and a visual examination of the exterior condition of the property. Once the property is subsequently vacated, a formal appraisal is obtained and the recorded asset value appropriately adjusted. On the other hand, if the OREO property has been vacated and an appraisal can be conducted, the fair value of the property is determined based upon the appraisal using a market approach. An authorized independent appraiser conducts appraisals for United. Appraisals for property other than ongoing construction are based on consideration of comparable property sales (“Level 2”). In contrast, valuation of ongoing construction assets requires some degree of professional judgment. In conducting an appraisal for ongoing construction property, the appraiser develops two appraised amounts: an “as is” appraised value and a “completed” value. Based on professional judgment and their knowledge of the particular situation, management determines the appropriate fair value to be utilized for such property (“Level 3”). As a matter of policy, valuations are reviewed at least annually and appraisals are generally updated on a bi-annual basis with values lowered as necessary.

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Intangible Assets: For United, intangible assets consist of goodwill and core deposit intangibles. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually or sooner if indicators of impairment exist. United may elect to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether or not it is more-likely-than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If United elects to bypass this qualitative analysis, or concludes via qualitative analysis that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, United may use either a market or income quantitative approach to determine the fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment charge would be recorded for the difference, not to exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. At each reporting date, the Company considers potential indicators of impairment. United performed its annual goodwill impairment test on the Company’s reporting units as of September 30, 2023. The goodwill impairment test did not identify any goodwill impairment. In subsequent periods, economic uncertainty, market volatility and the performance of the Company’s stock as well as possible other impairment indicators could cause us to perform a goodwill impairment test which could result in an impairment charge being recorded for that period if the carrying value of goodwill was found to exceed fair value. Core deposit intangibles relate to the estimated value of the deposit base of acquired institutions. Management reviews core deposit intangible assets on an annual basis, or sooner if indicators of impairment exist, and evaluates changes in facts and circumstances that may indicate impairment in the carrying value. During the fourth quarter of 2023, United’s management formulated a plan to consolidate its mortgage delivery channels by consolidating George Mason’s and Crescent’s mortgage banking business into United Bank. As a result of this consolidation decision, United impaired the trade names intangibles at George Mason and Crescent to zero at December 31, 2023. No other fair value measurement of intangible assets was made during the year of 2023 and 2022.

Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”): A mortgage servicing right asset represents the amount by which the present value of the estimated future net cash flows to be received from servicing loans are expected to more than adequately compensate the Company for performing the servicing. The Company initially measures servicing assets and liabilities retained related to the sale of residential loans held for sale (“mortgage servicing rights”) at fair value. For subsequent measurement purposes, the Company measures servicing assets and liabilities using the amortization method on a quarterly basis. The quarterly determination of fair value of servicing rights is provided by a third party and is estimated using a present value cash flow model. The most important assumptions used in the valuation model are the anticipated rate of the loan prepayments and discount rates. Although some assumptions in determining fair value are based on standards used by market participants, some are based on unobservable inputs and therefore are classified in Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The unobservable inputs for Level 3 valuations are market discount rates, anticipated prepayment speeds, projected delinquency rates, and ancillary fee income net of servicing costs. For the unobservable inputs used in the valuation of mortgage servicing rights at December 31, 2023 and 2022, refer to Note I of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes United’s financial assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period:

(In thousands) Description	Balance as of December 31, 2023		Fair Value at December 31, 2023						YTD Gains (Losses)
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Individually assessed loans	$	45,308	$	0	$	44,722	$	586	$	314
OREO		2,615		0		2,615		0		(67	)

(In thousands) Description	Balance as of December 31, 2022		Fair Value at December 31, 2022						YTD Gains (Losses)
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Individually assessed loans	$	6,125	$	0	$	1,801	$	4,324	$	327
OREO		2,052		0		2,013		39		(96	)

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Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used by United in estimating its fair value disclosures for other financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate those assets’ fair values.

Securities held to maturity and other securities: The estimated fair values of securities held to maturity are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data. Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may determine the fair value of identical or similar securities by using pricing models that consider observable market data. Any securities held to maturity, not valued based upon the methods above, are valued based on a discounted cash flow methodology using appropriately adjusted discount rates reflecting nonperformance and liquidity risks. Other securities consist mainly of shares of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock as well as investment tax credits that do not have readily determinable fair values and are carried at cost.

Loans and leases: The fair values of certain mortgage loans (e.g., one-to-four family residential), credit card loans, and other consumer loans are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair values of other loans and leases (e.g., commercial real estate and rental property mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans, financial institution loans and agricultural loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market interest rates currently being offered for loans and leases with similar terms to borrowers of similar creditworthiness, which include adjustments for liquidity concerns. For acquired PCD loans, fair value is assumed to equal United’s carrying value, which represents the present value of expected future principal and interest cash flows, as adjusted for any Allowance for Credit Losses recorded for these loans.

Deposits: The fair values of demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, regular savings and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values of fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Short-term Borrowings: The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, borrowings under repurchase agreements and any other short-term borrowings approximate their fair values.

Long-term Borrowings: The fair values of United’s Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings and trust preferred securities are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on United’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

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Summary of Fair Values for All Financial Instruments

The estimated fair values of United’s financial instruments are summarized below:

	Fair Value Measurements
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,598,943	$	1,598,943	$	0	$	1,598,943	$	0
Securities available for sale		3,786,377		3,786,377		5,159		3,781,218		0
Securities held to maturity		1,003		1,020		0		0		1,020
Equity securities		8,945		8,945		8,945		0		0
Other securities		329,429		312,958		0		0		312,958
Loans held for sale		56,261		56,261		0		4,283		51,978
Net loans		21,099,847		20,463,710		0		0		20,463,710
Derivative financial assets,		1,848		1,848		0		810		1,038
Mortgage servicing rights		4,554		13,427		0		0		13,427
Deposits		22,819,319		22,760,310		0		22,760,310		0
Short-term borrowings		196,095		196,095		0		196,095		0
Long-term borrowings		1,789,103		1,769,123		0		1,769,123		0
Derivative financial liabilities		678		678		0		11		667
December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,176,652	$	1,176,652	$	0	$	1,176,652	$	0
Securities available for sale		4,541,925		4,541,925		5,367		4,536,558		0
Securities held to maturity		1,002		1,020		0		0		1,020
Equity securities		7,629		7,629		7,629		0		0
Other securities		322,048		305,946		0		0		305,946
Loans held for sale		56,879		56,879		0		12,008		44,871
Net loans		20,323,420		19,030,221		0		0		19,030,221
Derivative financial assets,		5,550		5,550		0		4,674		876
Mortgage servicing rights		21,022		41,880		0		0		41,880
Deposits		22,303,186		22,249,061		0		22,249,061		0
Short-term borrowings		160,698		160,698		0		160,698		0
Long-term borrowings		2,197,656		2,161,108		0		2,161,108		0
Derivative financial liabilities		561		561		0		0		561

NOTE W—VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

Variable interest entities (“VIEs”) are entities that either have a total equity investment that is insufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or whose equity investors lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest (i.e., ability to make significant decisions, through voting rights, right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity, and obligation to absorb the expected losses of the entity). VIEs can be structured as corporations, trusts, partnerships, or other legal entities. United’s business practices include relationships with certain VIEs. For United, the business purpose of these relationships primarily consists of funding activities in the form of issuing trust preferred securities.

United currently sponsors twenty statutory business trusts that were created for the purpose of raising funds that originally qualified for Tier I regulatory capital. As previously discussed, these trusts now are considered Tier II regulatory capital. These trusts, of which several were acquired through bank acquisitions, issued or participated in pools of trust preferred capital securities to third-party investors with the proceeds invested in junior subordinated debt securities of United. The Company, through a small capital contribution, owns 100% of the voting equity shares of each trust. The assets, liabilities, operations, and cash flows of each trust are solely related to the issuance, administration, and repayment of the preferred equity securities held by third-party investors. United fully and unconditionally guarantees the obligations of each trust and is obligated to redeem the junior subordinated debentures upon maturity.

As defined in applicable accounting standards, VIEs are entities that lack one or more of the characteristics of a voting interest entity. A controlling financial interest in a VIE is present when an enterprise has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The enterprise with a controlling financial interest, known as the primary beneficiary, consolidates the VIE. United’s wholly owned and indirect wholly owned statutory trust subsidiaries are VIEs for which United is not the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, its accounts are not included in United’s consolidated financial statements. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, United’s investment (maximum exposure to loss) in these trusts were $11,751,000 and $11,277,000, respectively.

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United, through its banking subsidiary, also makes limited partner equity investments in various low income housing and community development partnerships sponsored by independent third-parties. United invests in these partnerships to either realize tax credits on its consolidated federal income tax return or for purposes of earning a return on its investment. These partnerships are considered VIEs as the limited partners lack a controlling financial interest in the entities through their inability to make decisions that have a significant effect on the operations and success of the partnerships. These partnerships are not consolidated as United is not deemed to be the primary beneficiary. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, United’s investment (maximum exposure to loss) in these low income housing and community development partnerships were $87,554,000 and $75,021,000, respectively, while related unfunded commitments were $63,539,000 and $77,143,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, United expects to recover its remaining investments through the use of the tax credits that are generated by the investments.

NOTE X—QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

Quarterly financial data for 2023 and 2022 is summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	1st Quarter			2nd Quarter			3rd Quarter			4th Quarter
2023
Interest income	$	329,303		$	345,932		$	356,910		$	369,175
Interest expense		94,983			118,471			128,457			139,485
Net interest income		234,320			227,461			228,453			229,690
Provision for credit losses		6,890			11,440			5,948			6,875
Mortgage banking income		6,384			7,907			7,556			4,746
Securities (losses) gains, net		(405	)		(7,336	)		(181	)		276
Other noninterest income		26,765			34,607			26,286			28,653
Noninterest expense		137,419			135,288			135,230			152,287
Income taxes		24,448			23,452			24,779			24,813
Net income (1)		98,307			92,459			96,157			79,390
Per share data:
Average shares outstanding (000s):
Basic		134,411			134,683			134,685			134,691
Diluted		134,840			134,850			134,888			134,985
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.73		$	0.68		$	0.71		$	0.59
Diluted	$	0.73		$	0.68		$	0.71		$	0.59
Dividends per share	$	0.36		$	0.36		$	0.36		$	0.37
2022
Interest income	$	202,795		$	227,771		$	263,683		$	307,741
Interest expense		11,293			12,868			23,061			58,337
Net interest income		191,502			214,903			240,622			249,404
Provision for credit losses		(3,410	)		(1,807	)		7,671			16,368
Mortgage banking income		19,203			12,445			6,422			4,620
Securities (losses) gains, net		(251	)		1,182			(206	)		51
Other noninterest income		27,073			29,981			26,533			26,208
Noninterest expense		139,175			141,174			137,196			137,542
Income taxes		20,098			23,531			25,919			26,608
Net income (1)		81,664			95,613			102,585			99,765
Per share data:
Average shares outstanding (000s):
Basic		136,058			134,623			134,182			134,268
Diluted		136,435			134,864			134,554			134,799
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.60		$	0.71		$	0.76		$	0.74
Diluted	$	0.60		$	0.71		$	0.76		$	0.74
Dividends per share	$	0.36		$	0.36		$	0.36		$	0.36

(1) For further information, see the related discussion “Quarterly Results” included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

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NOTE Y—SUBSEQUENT EVENT

Agreement to Acquire Piedmont Bancorp, Inc.

On May 9, 2024, United entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Piedmont Bancorp, Inc., a Georgia corporation (“Piedmont”). The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Piedmont will merge with and into United (the “Merger”), with United as the surviving corporation in the Merger. Immediately following the Merger, Piedmont’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Piedmont Bank, a state bank chartered under the laws of the State of Georgia, will merge with and into United’s wholly-owned subsidiary, United Bank, a state bank chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia (the “Bank Merger”), with United Bank as the surviving bank in the Bank Merger. The Merger Agreement was approved and adopted by the board of directors of each of United and Piedmont.

Piedmont is a well-capitalized, single bank holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with total assets of approximately $2.1 billion, total loans of approximately $1.7 billion, total liabilities of approximately $1.9 billion, total deposits of approximately $1.8 billion, and total shareholders’ equity of approximately $195 million as of March 31, 2024. Piedmont is the holding company for The Piedmont Bank, a Georgia state-chartered bank, with sixteen locations in the State of Georgia.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each share of common stock, $0.01 par value, of Piedmont (“Piedmont Common Stock”) outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than certain shares of Piedmont Common Stock held by United and its subsidiaries, will be converted into the right to receive, without interest, (a) 0.300 of a share (the “Exchange Ratio”) of common stock, $2.50 par value, of United (“United Common Stock” and such consideration is hereinafter referred to as the “Merger Consideration”) and (b) cash in lieu of fractional shares.

At the Effective Time, (i) each option to purchase shares of Piedmont Common Stock will fully vest and will be cashed out based on a formula that takes into account the difference between the exercise price and the volume-weighted average of the closing sales price on Nasdaq of United Common Stock for the 10 full trading days ending on the second trading day immediately preceding the Effective Time and the Exchange Ratio, (ii) each warrant to purchase shares of Piedmont Common Stock will fully vest and holders will have the option to convert into the right to receive shares of United Common Stock based on the exchange ratio or be cashed out based on the same formula applicable to option holders, and (iii) each restricted stock grant, restricted stock unit grant and any other outstanding equity award with respect to Piedmont Common Stock that is subject to vesting will fully vest and be entitled to receive the Merger Consideration.

The completion of the Merger and the Bank Merger are subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions, regulatory filings with the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, and the approval by the stockholders of Piedmont.

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