UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019

[    ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______to________

Commission file number 0‑22208

QCR HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	42-1397595
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3551 7th Street, Moline, Illinois 61265

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(309) 736‑3580

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [ X ]      No [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§  232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes [ X ]      No [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [   ]	Accelerated filer [ X ]		Non-accelerated filer  [   ]
Smaller reporting company [   ]		Emerging growth company [   ]

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes [    ]      No [ X ]

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value	QCRH	The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date: As of August 1, 2019, the Registrant had outstanding 15,779,717 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value per share.

QCR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

			Page Number(s)
Part I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1	Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
		Consolidated Balance Sheets As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018	4
		Consolidated Statements of Income For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018	5
		Consolidated Statements of Income For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018	6
		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018	7
		Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018	8
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Six months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018	9
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	11
		Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	11
		Note 2. Investment Securities	13
		Note 3. Loans/Leases Receivable	17
		Note 4. Derivatives	27
		Note 5. Borrowings	28
		Note 6. Earnings Per Share	29
		Note 7. Fair Value	29
		Note 8. Business Segment Information	32
		Note 9. Regulatory Capital Requirements	33
	Item 2	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
		Introduction	35
		General	35
		Executive Overview	35
		Long-Term Financial Goals	37
		Strategic Developments	38
		GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations	39
		Net Interest Income - (Tax Equivalent Basis)	41
		Critical Accounting Policies	45
		Goodwill	45
		Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses	46

2

		Results of Operations	46
		Interest Income	46
		Interest Expense	46
		Provision for Loan/Lease Losses	46
		Noninterest Income	47
		Noninterest Expense	50
		Income Taxes	52
		Financial Condition	53
		Investment Securities	53
		Loans/Leases	54
		Allowance for Estimated Losses on Loans/Leases	56
		Nonperforming Assets	57
		Deposits	58
		Borrowings	58
		Stockholders' Equity	60
		Liquidity and Capital Resources	60
		Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements	62
	Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	64
	Item 4	Controls and Procedures	66
Part II	OTHER INFORMATION		67
	Item 1	Legal Proceedings	67
	Item 1A	Risk Factors	67
	Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	67
	Item 3	Defaults upon Senior Securities	67
	Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures	67
	Item 5	Other Information	67
	Item 6	Exhibits	68
Signatures			69

Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we use certain acronyms and abbreviations, as defined in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018

	June 30,		December 31,
	2019		2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	87,919	$	85,523
Federal funds sold		10,215		26,398
Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions		195,282		133,198
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost		388,713		401,913
Securities available for sale, at fair value		255,090		261,056
Total securities		643,803		662,969
Loans receivable held for sale		4,180		1,295
Loans/leases receivable held for investment		3,906,339		3,731,459
Gross loans/leases receivable		3,910,519		3,732,754
Less allowance for estimated losses on loans/leases		(41,104)		(39,847)
Net loans/leases receivable		3,869,415		3,692,907
Bank-owned life insurance		68,735		67,783
Premises and equipment, net		78,887		75,582
Restricted investment securities		22,195		25,689
Other real estate owned, net		8,637		9,378
Goodwill		77,748		77,832
Intangibles		16,089		17,450
Other assets		115,927		75,001
Total assets	$	5,194,852	$	4,949,710
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	795,951	$	791,102
Interest-bearing		3,526,559		3,185,929
Total deposits		4,322,510		3,977,031
Short-term borrowings		19,191		28,774
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		105,733		266,492
Other borrowings		—		67,250
Subordinated notes		68,274		4,782
Junior subordinated debentures		37,755		37,670
Other liabilities		137,089		94,573
Total liabilities		4,690,552		4,476,572
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $1 par value; shares authorized 250,000 June 2019 and December 2018- No shares issued or outstanding		—		—
Common stock, $1 par value; shares authorized 20,000,000 June 2019 - 15,772,939 shares issued and outstanding December 2018 - 15,718,208 shares issued and outstanding		15,773		15,718
Additional paid-in capital		272,744		270,761
Retained earnings		216,741		192,203
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Securities available for sale		2,412		(4,268)
Derivatives		(3,370)		(1,276)
Total stockholders' equity		504,300		473,138
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	5,194,852	$	4,949,710

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

	2019		2018
	(dollars in thousands, except share data)
Interest and dividend income:
Loans/leases, including fees	$	47,515	$	35,408
Securities:
Taxable		1,678		1,594
Nontaxable		3,474		3,295
Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions		1,168		228
Restricted investment securities		290		212
Federal funds sold		56		62
Total interest and dividend income		54,181		40,799
Interest expense:
Deposits		13,825		6,528
Short-term borrowings		81		63
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		601		1,019
Other borrowings		92		596
Subordinated notes		993		—
Junior subordinated debentures		576		508
Total interest expense		16,168		8,714
Net interest income		38,013		32,085
Provision for loan/lease losses		1,941		2,301
Net interest income after provision for loan/lease losses		36,072		29,784
Noninterest income:
Trust department fees		2,361		2,058
Investment advisory and management fees		1,888		1,058
Deposit service fees		1,658		1,610
Gains on sales of residential real estate loans, net		489		102
Gains on sales of government guaranteed portions of loans, net		39		—
Swap fee income		7,891		1,649
Securities losses, net		(52)		—
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance		412		399
Debit card fees		914		844
Correspondent banking fees		172		213
Other		1,293		979
Total noninterest income		17,065		8,912
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		22,749		15,804
Occupancy and equipment expense		3,533		3,133
Professional and data processing fees		3,031		2,771
Acquisition costs		—		414
Post-acquisition compensation, transition and integration costs		708		165
FDIC insurance, other insurance and regulatory fees		926		840
Loan/lease expense		312		260
Net cost of (income from) and gains/losses on operations of other real estate		1,182		(70)
Advertising and marketing		1,037		753
Bank service charges		508		466
Correspondent banking expense		206		204
Intangibles amortization		615		305
Other		1,753		1,325
Total noninterest expense		36,560		26,370
Net income before income taxes		16,577		12,326
Federal and state income tax expense		3,073		1,881
Net income	$	13,504	$	10,445
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.86	$	0.75
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.85	$	0.73
Weighted average common shares outstanding		15,714,588		13,919,565
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding		15,938,377		14,232,423
Cash dividends declared per common share	$	0.06	$	0.06
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

	2019		2018
	(dollars in thousands, except share data)
Interest and dividend income:
Loans/leases, including fees	$	93,082	$	69,622
Securities:
Taxable		3,344		3,150
Nontaxable		7,018		6,584
Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions		2,091		425
Restricted investment securities		598		446
Federal funds sold		150		118
Total interest and dividend income		106,283		80,345
Interest expense:
Deposits		26,304		11,410
Short-term borrowings		152		95
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		1,662		2,215
Other borrowings		539		1,182
Subordinated notes		1,557		—
Junior subordinated debentures		1,148		955
Total interest expense		31,362		15,857
Net interest income		74,921		64,488
Provision for loan/lease losses		4,075		4,841
Net interest income after provision for loan/lease losses		70,846		59,647
Noninterest income:
Trust department fees		4,854		4,295
Investment advisory and management fees		3,624		2,010
Deposit service fees		3,212		3,142
Gains on sales of residential real estate loans, net		858		203
Gains on sales of government guaranteed portions of loans, net		70		358
Swap fee income		11,089		2,608
Securities losses, net		(52)		—
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance		952		817
Debit card fees		1,706		1,610
Correspondent banking fees		388		477
Other		2,357		1,934
Total noninterest income		29,058		17,454
Noninterest expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits		43,628		31,782
Occupancy and equipment expense		7,227		6,198
Professional and data processing fees		5,781		5,479
Acquisition costs		—		506
Post-acquisition compensation, transition and integration costs		842		165
FDIC insurance, other insurance and regulatory fees		1,890		1,597
Loan/lease expense		526		551
Net cost of (income from) and gains/losses on operations of other real estate		1,480		62
Advertising and marketing		1,822		1,446
Bank service charges		991		907
Correspondent banking expense		410		409
CDI amortization		1,147		609
Other		3,251		2,523
Total noninterest expenses		68,995		52,234
Income before income taxes		30,909		24,867
Federal and state income tax expense		4,487		3,872
Net income	$	26,422	$	20,995
Basic earnings per common share	$	1.68	$	1.51
Diluted earnings per common share	$	1.66	$	1.48
Weighted average common shares outstanding		15,703,967		13,904,113
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding		15,930,659		14,219,003
Cash dividends declared per common share	$	0.12	$	0.12

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Net income	$	13,504	$	10,445
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period before tax		4,669		(1,512)
Less reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income before tax		(52)		—
		4,721		(1,512)
Unrealized losses on derivatives:
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period before tax		(1,780)		(323)
Less reclassification adjustment for ineffectiveness and caplet amortization before tax		(134)		178
		(1,646)		(501)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		3,075		(2,013)
Tax expense (benefit)		833		(679)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		2,242		(1,334)
Comprehensive income	$	15,746	$	9,111

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Net income	$	26,422	$	20,995
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period before tax		8,813		(6,879)
Less reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income before tax		(52)		—
Less reclassification adjustment for adoption of ASU 2016-01		—		855
		8,865		(6,024)
Unrealized losses on derivatives:
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period before tax		(2,942)		(172)
Less reclassification adjustment for ineffectiveness and caplet amortization before tax		(291)		97
		(2,651)		(269)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		6,214		(6,293)
Tax expense (benefit)		1,628		(1,757)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		4,586		(4,536)
Comprehensive income	$	31,008	$	16,459

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

							Accumulated
			Additional				Other
	Common		Paid-In		Retained		Comprehensive
	Stock		Capital		Earnings		(Loss)		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Balance December 31, 2018	$	15,718	$	270,761	$	192,203	$	(5,544)	$	473,138
Net income		—		—		12,918		—		12,918
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—		—		—		2,344		2,344
Common cash dividends declared, $0.06 per share		—		—		(942)		—		(942)
Issuance of 4,446 shares of common stock as a result of
stock purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan		4		124		—		—		128
Issuance of 25,238 shares of common stock as a result of
stock options exercised		25		263		—		—		288
Stock-based compensation expense		—		722		—		—		722
Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units - 12,719
shares of common stock, net of restricted stock units
withheld for payment of taxes		13		(50)		—		—		(37)
Exchange of 5,169 shares of common stock in connection
with payroll taxes for restricted stock vested and in
connection with stock options exercised		(5)		(147)		—		—		(152)
Balance, March 31, 2019	$	15,755	$	271,673	$	204,179	$	(3,200)	$	488,407
Net income		—		—		13,504		—		13,504
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		—		—		—		2,242		2,242
Common cash dividends declared, $0.06 per share		—		—		(942)		—		(942)
Issuance of 11,346 shares of common stock as a result of
stock purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan		11		323		—		—		334
Issuance of 2,414 shares of common stock as a result of
stock options exercised		3		41		—		—		44
Stock-based compensation expense		—		719		—		—		719
Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units- 4,769
shares of common stock, net of restricted stock units
withheld for payment of taxes		5		(5)		—		—		—
Exchange of 1,032 shares of common stock in connection
with payroll taxes for restricted stock vested and in
connection with stock options exercised		(1)		(7)		—		—		(8)
Balance, June 30, 2019	$	15,773	$	272,744	$	216,741	$	(958)	$	504,300

							Accumulated
			Additional				Other
	Common		Paid-In		Retained		Comprehensive
	Stock		Capital		Earnings		(Loss)		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Balance December 31, 2017	$	13,918	$	189,077	$	151,963	$	(1,671)	$	353,287
Net income		—		—		10,550		—		10,550
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		—		—		—		(3,202)		(3,202)
Impact of adoption of ASU 2016-01		—				667		(667)		—
Common cash dividends declared, $0.06 per share		—		—		(834)		—		(834)
Issuance of 2,669 shares of common stock as a result of
stock purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan		3		100		—		—		103
Issuance of 13,074 shares of common stock as a result of stock
options exercised		13		193		—		—		206
Stock-based compensation expense		—		496		—		—		496
Restricted stock awards - 6,860 shares of common stock		7		(7)		—		—		—
Exchange of 3,814 shares of common stock in connection
with payroll taxes for restricted stock vested and in
connection with stock options exercised		(4)		(174)		—		—		(178)
Balance, March 31, 2018	$	13,937	$	189,685	$	162,346	$	(5,540)	$	360,428
Net income		—		—		10,445		—		10,445
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		—		—		—		(1,334)		(1,334)
Common cash dividends declared, $0.06 per share		—		—		(836)		—		(836)
Issuance of 5,728 shares of common stock as a result of
stock purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan		6		215		—		—		221
Issuance of 26,641 shares of common stock as a result of stock
options exercised		26		362		—		—		388
Stock-based compensation expense		—		292		—		—		292
Restricted stock awards - 3,972 shares of common stock		4		(4)		—		—		—
Exchange of 642 shares of common stock in connection
with payroll taxes for restricted stock vested and in
connection with stock options exercised		1		(17)		—		—		(16)
Balance, June 30, 2018	$	13,974	$	190,533	$	171,955	$	(6,874)	$	369,588

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

	2019		2018
	(dollars in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	26,422	$	20,995
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		2,518		2,075
Provision for loan/lease losses		4,075		4,841
Stock-based compensation expense		1,441		787
Deferred compensation expense accrued		1,323		1,004
Losses on other real estate owned, net		1,214		118
Amortization of premiums on securities, net		854		829
Securities losses, net		52		—
Loans originated for sale		(45,926)		(21,899)
Proceeds on sales of loans		43,969		22,072
Gains on sales of residential real estate loans		(858)		(203)
Gains on sales of government guaranteed portions of loans		(70)		(358)
Gains on sales of premises and equipment		(67)		—
Amortization of intangibles		1,147		609
Accretion of acquisition fair value adjustments, net		(2,145)		(1,244)
Increase in cash value of bank-owned life insurance		(952)		(817)
Decrease (increase) in other assets		942		(5,132)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities		(4,615)		5,688
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	29,324	$	29,365
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net decrease in federal funds sold		16,183		19,331
Net decrease (increase) in interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions		(62,084)		14,964
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned		539		736
Activity in securities portfolio:
Purchases		(10,709)		(54,951)
Calls, maturities and redemptions		5,958		12,619
Paydowns		27,088		27,187
Sales		4,661		—
Activity in restricted investment securities:
Purchases		(3,868)		(4,215)
Redemptions		7,362		109
Net increase in loans/leases originated and held for investment		(176,394)		(150,993)
Purchase of premises and equipment		(6,032)		(2,666)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment		146		—
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(197,150)	$	(137,879)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in deposit accounts		345,614		31,652
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings		(9,583)		3,592
Activity in Federal Home Loan Bank advances:
Term advances		5,000		—
Calls and maturities		(35,000)		(10,000)
Net change in short-term and overnight advances		(130,865)		72,100
Activity in other borrowings:
Proceeds from other borrowings		—		9,000
Calls, maturities and scheduled principal payments		(11,937)		(3,875)
Prepayments		(46,313)		—
Paydown of revolving line of credit		(9,000)		—
Proceeds from subordinated notes		63,393		—
Payment of cash dividends on common stock		(1,881)		(1,526)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		794		918
Net cash provided by financing activities	$	170,222	$	101,861
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks		2,396		(6,653)
Cash and due from banks, beginning		85,523		75,722
Cash and due from banks, ending	$	87,919	$	69,069

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - continued

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

	2019		2018
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information, cash payments (receipts) for:
Interest	$	29,346	$	12,304
Income/franchise taxes		(1,032)		1,010
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing activities:
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income, unrealized gains on securities available for sale and derivative instruments, net		4,586		(4,536)
Exchange of shares of common stock in connection with payroll taxes for restricted stock and in connection with stock options exercised		(160)		(194)
Transfers of loans to other real estate owned		1,012		46
Increase in the fair value of back-to-back interest rate swap assets and liabilities		43,628		1,775
Dividends payable		942		836
Transfer of equity securities from securities available for sale to other assets at fair value		—		2,614

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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Part I

Item 1

QCR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2019

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of presentation:  The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10‑K filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019. Accordingly, footnote disclosures, which would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited consolidated financial statements, have been omitted.

The financial information of the Company included herein has been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial reporting and has been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10‑Q and Rule 10‑01 of Regulation S-X. Such information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. Any differences appearing between the numbers presented in financial statements and management's discussion and analysis are due to rounding. The results of the interim period ended June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2019, or for any other period.

The acronyms and abbreviations identified below are used throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q. It may be helpful to refer back to this page as you read this report.

Allowance: Allowance for estimated losses on loans/leases	Guaranty: Guaranty Bankshares, Ltd.
AOCI: Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	Guaranty Bank: Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
AFS: Available for sale	HTM: Held to maturity
ASC: Accounting Standards Codification	m2: m2 Lease Funds, LLC
ASU: Accounting Standards Update	NIM: Net interest margin
Bates Companies: Bates Financial Advisors, Inc., Bates	NPA: Nonperforming asset
Financial Services, Inc., Bates Securities, Inc. and	NPL: Nonperforming loan
Bates Financial Group, Inc.	OREO: Other real estate owned
BOLI: Bank-owned life insurance	OTTI: Other-than-temporary impairment
Caps: Interest rate cap derivatives	PCI: Purchased credit impaired
CDI: Core deposit intangible	Provision: Provision for loan/lease losses
Community National: Community National Bancorporation	QCBT: Quad City Bank & Trust Company
CRBT: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company	RB&T: Rockford Bank & Trust Company
CRE: Commercial real estate	ROAA: Return on Average Assets
CSB: Community State Bank	SBA: U.S. Small Business Administration
C&I: Commercial and industrial	SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission
EPS: Earnings per share	SFC Bank: Springfield First Community Bank
Exchange Act: Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as	Springfield Bancshares: Springfield Bancshares, Inc.
amended	TA: Tangible assets
FASB: Financial Accounting Standards Board	TCE: Tangible common equity
FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation	TDRs: Troubled debt restructurings
FHLB: Federal Home Loan Bank	TEY: Tax equivalent yield
FRB: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago	The Company: QCR Holdings, Inc.
GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles	USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries which include the accounts of five commercial banks:  QCBT, CRBT, CSB, SFC Bank and RB&T. All are state-chartered commercial banks and all are members of the Federal Reserve system. The Company also engages in direct financing lease contracts through m2, a wholly-owned subsidiary of QCBT. The Company also engages in wealth management services through its banking subsidiaries and its subsidiaries, the Bates Companies. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

The acquisition of the Bates Companies, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, occurred on October 1, 2018. The merger with Springfield Bancshares, the holding company of SFC Bank, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, occurred on July 1, 2018. The financial results for the periods since acquisition/merger are included in this report. See Note 2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 for additional information about the acquisition and merger.

Recent accounting developments:  In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016‑02, Leases. Under ASU 2016‑02, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability measured on a discounted basis and a right-of-use asset for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases). Lessor accounting is largely unchanged under ASU 2016‑02. However, the definition of initial direct costs was updated to include only initial direct costs that are considered incremental. This change in definition will change the manner in which the Company recognizes the costs associated with originating leases. ASU 2016‑02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The standard was adopted on January 1, 2019 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016‑13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. Under the standard, assets measured at amortized costs (including loans, leases and AFS securities) will be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. Rather than the “incurred” model that is currently being utilized, the standard will require the use of a forward-looking approach to recognizing all expected credit losses at the beginning of an asset's life. For public companies, ASU 2016‑13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Companies may choose to early adopt for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is in the process of analyzing the impact of adoption on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350). ASU 2017-04 is intended to simplify goodwill impairment testing by eliminating the second step of the analysis. ASU 2017-04 requires entities to compare the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for any amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, to the extent that the loss recognized does not exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. This guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect this guidance to have a significant impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Reclassifications:  Certain amounts in the prior year's consolidated financial statements have been reclassified, with no effect on net income or stockholders' equity, to conform with the current period presentation.

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NOTE 2 – INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are summarized as follows:

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
	Cost		Gains		(Losses)		Value
	(dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2019:
Securities HTM:
Municipal securities	$	387,663	$	17,967	$	(468)	$	405,162
Other securities		1,050		—		—		1,050
	$	388,713	$	17,967	$	(468)	$	406,212
Securities AFS:
U.S. govt. sponsored agency securities	$	35,430	$	431	$	(99)	$	35,762
Residential mortgage-backed and related securities		157,760		2,053		(585)		159,228
Municipal securities		51,948		1,259		(18)		53,189
Other securities		6,754		157		—		6,911
	$	251,892	$	3,900	$	(702)	$	255,090

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair
	Cost		Gains		(Losses)		Value
	(dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2018:
Securities HTM:
Municipal securities	$	400,863	$	5,661	$	(6,803)	$	399,721
Other securities		1,050		—		(1)		1,049
	$	401,913	$	5,661	$	(6,804)	$	400,770
Securities AFS:
U.S. govt. sponsored agency securities	$	37,150	$	39	$	(778)	$	36,411
Residential mortgage-backed and related securities		163,698		182		(4,631)		159,249
Municipal securities		59,069		180		(703)		58,546
Other securities		6,754		100		(4)		6,850
	$	266,671	$	501	$	(6,116)	$	261,056

The Company's HTM municipal securities consist largely of private issues of municipal debt. The large majority of the municipalities are located within the Midwest. The municipal debt investments are underwritten using specific guidelines with ongoing monitoring.

The Company's residential mortgage-backed and related securities portfolio consists entirely of government sponsored or government guaranteed securities. The Company has not invested in private mortgage-backed securities or pooled trust preferred securities.

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Gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, are summarized as follows:

	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
			Gross				Gross				Gross
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
	(dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2019:
Securities HTM:
Municipal securities	$	513	$	(3)	$	21,731	$	(465)	$	22,244	$	(468)
Other securities		—		—		—		—		—		—
	$	513	$	(3)	$	21,731	$	(465)	$	22,244	$	(468)
Securities AFS:
U.S. govt. sponsored agency securities	$	—	$	—	$	6,652	$	(99)	$	6,652	$	(99)
Residential mortgage-backed and related securities		—		—		47,176		(585)		47,176		(585)
Municipal securities		—		—		2,914		(18)		2,914		(18)
Other securities		248		—		—		—		248		—
	$	248	$	—	$	56,742	$	(702)	$	56,990	$	(702)

	Less than 12 Months				12 Months or More				Total
			Gross				Gross				Gross
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
	(dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2018:
Securities HTM:
Municipal securities	$	114,201	$	(2,187)	$	69,412	$	(4,616)	$	183,613	$	(6,803)
Other securities		549		(1)		—		—		549		(1)
	$	114,750	$	(2,188)	$	69,412	$	(4,616)	$	184,162	$	(6,804)
Securities AFS:
U.S. govt. sponsored agency securities	$	1,565	$	(34)	$	29,605	$	(744)	$	31,170	$	(778)
Residential mortgage-backed and related securities		12,810		(148)		133,535		(4,483)		146,345		(4,631)
Municipal securities		28,356		(394)		15,932		(309)		44,288		(703)
Other securities		4,249		(4)		—		—		4,249		(4)
	$	46,980	$	(580)	$	179,072	$	(5,536)	$	226,052	$	(6,116)

At June 30, 2019, the investment portfolio included 587 securities. Of this number, 69 securities were in an unrealized loss position. The aggregate losses of these securities totaled approximately 0.2% of the total amortized cost of the portfolio. Of these 69 securities, 67 securities had an unrealized loss for twelve months or more. All of the debt securities in unrealized loss positions are considered acceptable credit risks. Based upon an evaluation of the available evidence, including the recent changes in market rates, credit rating information and information obtained from regulatory filings, management believes the declines in fair value for these debt securities are temporary. In addition, the Company lacks the intent to sell these securities and it is not more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell these debt securities before their anticipated recovery.

The Company did not recognize OTTI on any investment securities for the three or six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

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All sales of securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 were securities identified as AFS.  There were no sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.  Information on proceeds received, as well as pre-tax gross gains and losses from sales on those securities are as follows:

	Three and Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2019
	(dollars in thousands)
Proceeds from sales of securities	$	4,661
Gross gains from sales of securities		—
Gross losses from sales of securities		(52)

The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of June 30, 2019 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities of residential mortgage-backed and related securities may differ from contractual maturities because the residential mortgages underlying the residential mortgage-backed and related securities may be prepaid without any penalties. Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories in the following table.

	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Securities HTM:
Due in one year or less	$	2,781	$	2,794
Due after one year through five years		32,323		32,929
Due after five years		353,609		370,489
	$	388,713	$	406,212
Securities AFS:
Due in one year or less	$	1,624	$	1,633
Due after one year through five years		27,466		27,638
Due after five years		65,042		66,591
		94,132		95,862
Residential mortgage-backed and related securities		157,760		159,228
	$	251,892	$	255,090

Portions of the U.S. government sponsored agency securities, municipal securities and other securities contain call options, at the discretion of the issuer, to terminate the security at par and at predetermined dates prior to the stated maturity. These callable securities are summarized as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Fair Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Securities HTM:
Municipal securities	$	188,313	$	193,173
Securities AFS:
U.S. govt. sponsored agency securities		4,999		5,003
Municipal securities		44,184		45,185
Other securities		6,505		6,662
	$	55,688	$	56,850

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As of June 30, 2019, the Company's municipal securities portfolios were comprised of general obligation bonds issued by 101 issuers with fair values totaling $81.0 million and revenue bonds issued by 159 issuers, primarily consisting of states, counties, towns, villages and school districts with fair values totaling $377.3 million. The Company held investments in general obligation bonds in 24 states, including six states in which the aggregate fair value exceeded $5.0 million. The Company held investments in revenue bonds in 19 states, including seven states in which the aggregate fair value exceeded $5.0 million.

As of December 31, 2018, the Company's municipal securities portfolios were comprised of general obligation bonds issued by 110 issuers with fair values totaling $86.4 million and revenue bonds issued by 160 issuers, primarily consisting of states, counties, towns, villages and school districts with fair values totaling $371.9 million. The Company held investments in general obligation bonds in 26 states, including six states in which the aggregate fair value exceeded $5.0 million. The Company held investments in revenue bonds in 19 states, including seven states in which the aggregate fair value exceeded $5.0 million.

Both general obligation and revenue bonds are diversified across many issuers. As of  June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 the Company held revenue bonds of one single issuer, located in Ohio, of which the aggregate book or market value exceeded 5% of the Company’s stockholders’ equity. The issuer’s financial condition is strong and the source of repayment is diversified. The Company monitors the investment and concentration closely. Of the general obligation and revenue bonds in the Company's portfolio, the majority are unrated bonds that represent small, private issuances. All unrated bonds were underwritten according to loan underwriting standards and have an average loan risk rating of 2, indicating very high quality. Additionally, many of these bonds are funding essential municipal services such as water, sewer, education, and medical facilities.

The Company's municipal securities are owned by each of the five charters, whose investment policies set forth limits for various subcategories within the municipal securities portfolio. Each charter is monitored individually, and as of June 30, 2019, all were well within policy limitations approved by the board of directors. Policy limits are calculated as a percentage of each charter's total risk-based capital.

As of June 30, 2019, the Company's standard monitoring of its municipal securities portfolio had not uncovered any facts or circumstances resulting in significantly different credit ratings than those assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization, or in the case of unrated bonds, the rating assigned using the credit underwriting standards.

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NOTE 3 – LOANS/LEASES RECEIVABLE

The composition of the loan/lease portfolio as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is presented as follows:

	As of June 30,		As of December 31,
	2019		2018
	(dollars in thousands)
C&I loans *	$	1,548,657	$	1,429,410
CRE loans
Owner-occupied CRE		494,638		500,654
Commercial construction, land development, and other land		312,578		236,787
Other non owner-occupied CRE		1,030,257		1,028,670
		1,837,473		1,766,111
Direct financing leases **		101,180		117,969
Residential real estate loans ***		293,479		290,759
Installment and other consumer loans		120,947		119,381
		3,901,736		3,723,630
Plus deferred loan/lease origination costs, net of fees		8,783		9,124
		3,910,519		3,732,754
Less allowance		(41,104)		(39,847)
	$	3,869,415	$	3,692,907
** Direct financing leases:
Net minimum lease payments to be received	$	111,764	$	130,371
Estimated unguaranteed residual values of leased assets		690		828
Unearned lease/residual income		(11,274)		(13,230)
		101,180		117,969
Plus deferred lease origination costs, net of fees		2,760		3,642
		103,940		121,611
Less allowance		(1,459)		(1,792)
	$	102,481	$	119,819

*     Includes equipment financing agreements outstanding at m2, totaling $122.6 million and $103.4 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

**   Management performs an evaluation of the estimated unguaranteed residual values of leased assets on an annual basis, at a minimum. The evaluation consists of discussions with reputable and current vendors, which is combined with management's expertise and understanding of the current states of particular industries to determine informal valuations of the equipment. As necessary and where available, management will utilize valuations by independent appraisers. The large majority of leases with residual values contain a lease options rider, which requires the lessee to pay the residual value directly, finance the payment of the residual value, or extend the lease term to pay the residual value. In these cases, the residual value is protected and the risk of loss is minimal. There were no losses related to residual values for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

*** Includes residential real estate loans held for sale totaling $4.2 million and $1.3 million as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

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Changes in accretable yield for acquired loans were as follows:

	Three months ended June 30, 2019						Six months ended June 30, 2019
	PCI		Performing				PCI		Performing
	Loans		Loans		Total		Loans		Loans		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Balance at the beginning of the period	$	(319)	$	(8,830)	$	(9,149)	$	(667)	$	(9,656)	$	(10,323)
Reclassification of nonaccretable discount to accretable		(159)		—		(159)		(159)		—		(159)
Accretion recognized		327		812		1,139		675		1,638		2,313
Balance at the end of the period	$	(151)	$	(8,018)	$	(8,169)	$	(151)	$	(8,018)	$	(8,169)

	Three months ended June 30, 2018						Six months ended June 30, 2018
	PCI		Performing				PCI		Performing
	Loans		Loans		Total		Loans		Loans		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Balance at the beginning of the period	$	(157)	$	(5,659)	$	(5,816)	$	(191)	$	(6,280)	$	(6,471)
Accretion recognized		15		608		623		49		1,229		1,278
Balance at the end of the period	$	(142)	$	(5,051)	$	(5,193)	$	(142)	$	(5,051)	$	(5,193)

The aging of the loan/lease portfolio by classes of loans/leases as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is presented as follows:

	As of June 30, 2019
										Accruing Past
				30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Due 90 Days or			Nonaccrual
Classes of Loans/Leases	Current			Past Due			Past Due			More			Loans/Leases			Total
	(dollars in thousands)
C&I	$	1,540,661		$	4,136		$	307		$	—		$	3,553		$	1,548,657
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		493,877			571			—			—			190			494,638
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		312,288			96			—			—			194			312,578
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		1,024,769			67			11			—			5,410			1,030,257
Direct Financing Leases		98,581			971			80			—			1,548			101,180
Residential Real Estate		291,605			190			160			54			1,470			293,479
Installment and Other Consumer		120,082			78			—			4			783			120,947
	$	3,881,863		$	6,109		$	558		$	58		$	13,148		$	3,901,736
As a percentage of total loan/lease portfolio		99.49	%		0.16	%		0.01	%		0.00	%		0.34	%		100.00	%

	As of December 31, 2018
										Accruing Past
				30-59 Days			60-89 Days			Due 90 Days or			Nonaccrual
Classes of Loans/Leases	Current			Past Due			Past Due			More			Loans/Leases			Total
	(dollars in thousands)
C&I	$	1,423,406		$	930		$	597		$	389		$	4,088		$	1,429,410
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		500,138			—			193			107			216			500,654
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		234,704			1,764			—			—			319			236,787
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		1,022,664			484			—			—			5,522			1,028,670
Direct Financing Leases		114,078			1,642			488			—			1,761			117,969
Residential Real Estate		284,844			3,877			206			89			1,743			290,759
Installment and Other Consumer		118,343			356			24			47			611			119,381
	$	3,698,177		$	9,053		$	1,508		$	632		$	14,260		$	3,723,630
As a percentage of total loan/lease portfolio		99.32	%		0.24	%		0.04	%		0.02	%		0.38	%		100.00	%

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NPLs by classes of loans/leases as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are presented as follows:

	As of June 30, 2019
	Accruing Past
	Due 90 Days or		Nonaccrual						Percentage of
Classes of Loans/Leases	More*		Loans/Leases*		Accruing TDRs		Total NPLs		Total NPLs
	(dollars in thousands)
C&I	$	—	$	3,553	$	1,112	$	4,665	32.13	%
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		—		190		104		294	2.02	%
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		—		194		—		194	1.34	%
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		—		5,410		—		5,410	37.26	%
Direct Financing Leases		—		1,548		97		1,645	11.33	%
Residential Real Estate		54		1,470		—		1,524	10.50	%
Installment and Other Consumer		4		783		—		787	5.42	%
	$	58	$	13,148	$	1,313	$	14,519	100.00	%

*     Nonaccrual loans/leases included $2.8 million of TDRs, including $28 thousand in C&I loans, $2.2 million in CRE loans, $314 thousand in direct financing leases, $286 thousand in residential real estate loans, and $2 thousand in installment loans.

	As of December 31, 2018
	Accruing Past
	Due 90 Days or		Nonaccrual						Percentage of
Classes of Loans/Leases	More*		Loans/Leases **		Accruing TDRs		Total NPLs		Total NPLs
		(dollars in thousands)
C&I	$	389	$	4,088	$	454	$	4,931	26.58	%
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		107		216		—		323	1.74	%
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		—		319		—		319	1.72	%
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		—		5,522		2,984		8,506	45.86	%
Direct Financing Leases		—		1,761		111		1,872	10.09	%
Residential Real Estate		89		1,743		100		1,932	10.41	%
Installment and Other Consumer		47		611		9		667	3.60	%
	$	632	$	14,260	$	3,658	$	18,550	100.00	%

*     As of December 31, 2018 accruing past due 90 days or more included $496 thousand of TDRs, including $389 thousand in C&I loans and $107 thousand in CRE loans.

**   Nonaccrual loans/leases included $2.3 million of TDRs, including $265 thousand in C&I loans, $1.4 million in CRE loans, $321 thousand in direct financing leases, $344 thousand in residential real estate loans, and $3 thousand in installment loans.

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Changes in the allowance by portfolio segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, are presented as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
					Direct Financing		Residential Real		Installment and
	C&I		CRE		Leases		Estate		Other Consumer		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning	$	17,260	$	18,303	$	1,606	$	2,538	$	1,457	$	41,164
Provisions (credits) charged to expense		1,116		414		331		86		(6)		1,941
Loans/leases charged off		(193)		(1,369)		(497)		(73)		(20)		(2,152)
Recoveries on loans/leases previously charged off		65		15		19		31		21		151
Balance, ending	$	18,248	$	17,363	$	1,459	$	2,582	$	1,452	$	41,104

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
					Direct Financing		Residential Real		Installment and
	C&I		CRE		Leases		Estate		Other Consumer		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning	$	15,065	$	14,938	$	2,730	$	2,375	$	1,424	$	36,532
Provisions (credits) charged to expense		777		872		688		57		(93)		2,301
Loans/leases charged off		(729)		—		(794)		—		(1)		(1,524)
Recoveries on loans/leases previously charged off		121		9		100		1		5		236
Balance, ending	$	15,234	$	15,819	$	2,724	$	2,433	$	1,335	$	37,545

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
					Direct Financing		Residential Real		Installment and
	C&I		CRE		Leases		Estate		Other Consumer		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning	$	16,420	$	17,719	$	1,792	$	2,557	$	1,359	$	39,847
Provisions charged to expense		2,123		948		776		68		160		4,075
Loans/leases charged off		(527)		(1,369)		(1,149)		(73)		(94)		(3,212)
Recoveries on loans/leases previously charged off		232		65		40		30		27		394
Balance, ending	$	18,248	$	17,363	$	1,459	$	2,582	$	1,452	$	41,104

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
					Direct Financing		Residential Real		Installment and
	C&I		CRE		Leases		Estate		Other Consumer		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning	$	14,323	$	13,963	$	2,382	$	2,466	$	1,222	$	34,356
Provisions charged to expense		1,585		1,837		1,293		18		108		4,841
Loans/leases charged off		(824)		—		(1,079)		(52)		(6)		(1,961)
Recoveries on loans/leases previously charged off		150		19		128		1		11		309
Balance, ending	$	15,234	$	15,819	$	2,724	$	2,433	$	1,335	$	37,545

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The allowance by impairment evaluation and by portfolio segment as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is presented as follows:

	As of June 30, 2019
							Direct Financing			Residential Real			Installment and
	C&I			CRE			Leases			Estate			Other Consumer			Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Allowance for impaired loans/leases	$	1,085		$	445		$	93		$	192		$	152		$	1,967
Allowance for nonimpaired loans/leases		17,163			16,918			1,366			2,390			1,300			39,137
	$	18,248		$	17,363		$	1,459		$	2,582		$	1,452		$	41,104
Impaired loans/leases	$	4,520		$	7,736		$	1,860		$	1,628		$	1,052		$	16,796
Nonimpaired loans/leases		1,544,137			1,829,737			99,320			291,851			119,895			3,884,940
	$	1,548,657		$	1,837,473		$	101,180		$	293,479		$	120,947		$	3,901,736
Allowance as a percentage of impaired loans/leases		24.00	%		5.75	%		5.00	%		11.79	%		14.45	%		11.71	%
Allowance as a percentage of nonimpaired loans/leases		1.11	%		0.92	%		1.38	%		0.82	%		1.08	%		1.01	%
Total allowance as a percentage of total loans/leases		1.18	%		0.94	%		1.44	%		0.88	%		1.20	%		1.05	%

	As of December 31, 2018
							Direct Financing			Residential Real			Installment and
	C&I			CRE			Leases			Estate			Other Consumer			Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Allowance for impaired loans/leases	$	973		$	2,124		$	194		$	257		$	111		$	3,659
Allowance for nonimpaired loans/leases		15,447			15,595			1,598			2,300			1,248			36,188
	$	16,420		$	17,719		$	1,792		$	2,557		$	1,359		$	39,847
Impaired loans/leases	$	4,499		$	10,447		$	2,249		$	2,110		$	898		$	20,203
Nonimpaired loans/leases		1,424,911			1,755,664			115,720			288,649			118,483			3,703,427
	$	1,429,410		$	1,766,111		$	117,969		$	290,759		$	119,381		$	3,723,630
Allowance as a percentage of impaired loans/leases		21.62	%		20.33	%		8.63	%		12.18	%		12.38	%		18.11	%
Allowance as a percentage of nonimpaired loans/leases		1.08	%		0.89	%		1.38	%		0.80	%		1.05	%		0.98	%
Total allowance as a percentage of total loans/leases		1.15	%		1.00	%		1.52	%		0.88	%		1.14	%		1.07	%

Information for impaired loans/leases is presented in the tables below. The recorded investment represents customer balances net of any partial charge-offs recognized on the loan/lease. The unpaid principal balance represents the recorded balance outstanding on the loan/lease prior to any partial charge-offs.

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Loans/leases, by classes of financing receivable, considered to be impaired as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2019 are presented as follows:

											Interest Income
							Average				Recognized for
	Recorded		Unpaid Principal		Related		Recorded		Interest Income		Cash Payments
Classes of Loans/Leases	Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized		Received
	(dollars in thousands)
Impaired Loans/Leases with No Specific Allowance Recorded:
C&I	$	2,048	$	2,088	$	—	$	1,680	$	52	$	52
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		216		232		—		187		11		11
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		546		902		—		628		13		13
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		3,417		4,296		—		4,183		92		92
Direct Financing Leases		1,600		1,600		—		1,901		16		16
Residential Real Estate		810		1,001		—		765		1		1
Installment and Other Consumer		875		875		—		797		7		7
	$	9,512	$	10,994	$	—	$	10,141	$	192	$	192
Impaired Loans/Leases with Specific Allowance Recorded:
C&I	$	2,472	$	2,478	$	1,085	$	1,917	$	18	$	18
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		124		124		21		129		—		—
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		142		142		31		145		—		—
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		3,291		3,291		393		1,588		—		—
Direct Financing Leases		260		260		93		196		1		1
Residential Real Estate		818		818		192		829		3		3
Installment and Other Consumer		177		177		152		136		—		—
	$	7,284	$	7,290	$	1,967	$	4,940	$	22	$	22
Total Impaired Loans/Leases:
C&I	$	4,520	$	4,566	$	1,085	$	3,597	$	70	$	70
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		340		356		21		316		11		11
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		688		1,044		31		773		13		13
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		6,708		7,587		393		5,771		92		92
Direct Financing Leases		1,860		1,860		93		2,097		17		17
Residential Real Estate		1,628		1,819		192		1,594		4		4
Installment and Other Consumer		1,052		1,052		152		933		7		7
	$	16,796	$	18,284	$	1,967	$	15,081	$	214	$	214

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Loans/leases, by classes of financing receivable, considered to be impaired as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively are presented as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019						Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
					Interest Income						Interest Income
	Average				Recognized for		Average				Recognized for
	Recorded		Interest Income		Cash Payments		Recorded		Interest Income		Cash Payments
Classes of Loans/Leases	Investment		Recognized		Received		Investment		Recognized		Received
	(dollars in thousands)
Impaired Loans/Leases with No Specific Allowance Recorded:
C&I	$	1,683	$	29	$	29	$	1,401	$	59	$	59
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		194		7		7		289		6		6
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		603		6		6		—		—		—
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		3,985		22		22		1,105		—		—
Direct Financing Leases		1,795		7		7		2,199		3		3
Residential Real Estate		801		—		—		929		—		—
Installment and Other Consumer		816		3		3		101		—		—
	$	9,877	$	74	$	74	$	6,024	$	68	$	68
Impaired Loans/Leases with Specific Allowance Recorded:
C&I	$	2,046	$	9	$	9	$	353	$	2	$	2
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		127		—		—		145		—		—
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		143		—		—		5,492		—		—
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		1,980		—		—		—		—		—
Direct Financing Leases		227		—		—		566		—		—
Residential Real Estate		822		1		1		512		3		3
Installment and Other Consumer		150		—		—		117		—		—
	$	5,495	$	10	$	10	$	7,185	$	5	$	5
Total Impaired Loans/Leases:
C&I	$	3,729	$	38	$	38	$	1,754	$	61	$	61
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		321		7		7		434		6		6
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		746		6		6		5,492		—		—
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		5,965		22		22		1,105		—		—
Direct Financing Leases		2,022		7		7		2,765		3		3
Residential Real Estate		1,623		1		1		1,441		3		3
Installment and Other Consumer		966		3		3		218		—		—
	$	15,372	$	84	$	84	$	13,209	$	73	$	73

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Loans/leases, by classes of financing receivable, considered to be impaired as of December 31, 2018 are presented as follows:

			Unpaid
	Recorded		Principal		Related
Classes of Loans/Leases	Investment		Balance		Allowance
	(dollars in thousands)
Impaired Loans/Leases with No Specific Allowance Recorded:
C&I	$	1,846	$	4,540	$	—
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		106		106		—
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		507		507		—
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		1,804		1,804		—
Direct Financing Leases		1,929		1,929		—
Residential Real Estate		984		1,058		—
Installment and Other Consumer		762		762		—
	$	7,938	$	10,706	$	—
Impaired Loans/Leases with Specific Allowance Recorded:
C&I	$	2,653	$	2,653	$	973
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		304		660		39
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		149		149		33
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		7,577		7,577		2,052
Direct Financing Leases		320		320		194
Residential Real Estate		1,126		1,126		257
Installment and Other Consumer		136		136		111
	$	12,265	$	12,621	$	3,659
Total Impaired Loans/Leases:
C&I	$	4,499	$	7,193	$	973
CRE
Owner-Occupied CRE		410		766		39
Commercial Construction, Land Development, and Other Land		656		656		33
Other Non Owner-Occupied CRE		9,381		9,381		2,052
Direct Financing Leases		2,249		2,249		194
Residential Real Estate		2,110		2,184		257
Installment and Other Consumer		898		898		111
	$	20,203	$	23,327	$	3,659

Impaired loans/leases for which no allowance has been provided have adequate collateral, based on management's current estimates.

For C&I and CRE loans, the Company's credit quality indicator consists of internally assigned risk ratings. Each commercial loan is assigned a risk rating upon origination. The risk rating is reviewed every 15 months, at a minimum, and on an as-needed basis depending on the specific circumstances of the loan.

For certain C&I loans (equipment financing agreements), direct financing leases, residential real estate loans, and installment and other consumer loans, the Company's credit quality indicator is performance determined by delinquency status. Delinquency status is updated daily by the Company's loan system.

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For each class of financing receivable, the following presents the recorded investment by credit quality indicator as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

	As of June 30, 2019
			CRE
					Non-Owner Occupied
					Commercial
					Construction,
					Land
			Owner-Occupied		Development,						As a % of
Internally Assigned Risk Rating	C&I		CRE		and Other Land		Other CRE		Total		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Pass (Ratings 1 through 5)	$	1,398,762	$	487,200	$	308,269	$	1,008,427	$	3,202,658	98.14	%
Special Mention (Rating 6)		9,811		4,236		64		5,802		19,913	0.61	%
Substandard (Rating 7)		17,460		3,202		4,245		16,028		40,935	1.25	%
Doubtful (Rating 8)		—		—		—		—		—	—	%
	$	1,426,033	$	494,638	$	312,578	$	1,030,257	$	3,263,506	100.00	%

	As of June 30, 2019
			Direct Financing		Residential Real		Installment and				As a % of
Delinquency Status *	C&I		Leases		Estate		Other Consumer		Total		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Performing	$	121,836	$	99,536	$	291,955	$	120,160	$	633,487	99.26	%
Nonperforming		788		1,644		1,524		787		4,743	0.74	%
	$	122,624	$	101,180	$	293,479	$	120,947	$	638,230	100.00	%

	As of December 31, 2018
			CRE
					Non-Owner Occupied
					Commercial
					Construction,
					Land
			Owner-Occupied		Development,						As a % of
Internally Assigned Risk Rating	C&I		CRE		and Other Land		Other CRE		Total		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Pass (Ratings 1 through 5)	$	1,294,418	$	487,949	$	230,473	$	1,008,626	$	3,021,466	97.72	%
Special Mention (Rating 6)		23,302		9,599		3,848		5,309		42,058	1.36	%
Substandard (Rating 7)		8,286		3,106		2,466		14,735		28,593	0.92	%
Doubtful (Rating 8)		—		—		—		—		—	—	%
	$	1,326,006	$	500,654	$	236,787	$	1,028,670	$	3,092,117	100.00	%

	As of December 31, 2018
			Direct Financing		Residential Real		Installment and				As a % of
Delinquency Status *	C&I		Leases		Estate		Other Consumer		Total		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Performing	$	102,713	$	116,097	$	288,827	$	118,714	$	626,351	99.18	%
Nonperforming		691		1,872		1,932		667		5,162	0.82	%
	$	103,404	$	117,969	$	290,759	$	119,381	$	631,513	100.00	%

*     Performing = loans/leases accruing and less than 90 days past due. Nonperforming = loans/leases on nonaccrual, accruing loans/leases that are greater than or equal to 90 days past due, and accruing TDRs.

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As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, TDRs totaled $4.1 million and $6.5 million, respectively.

For each class of financing receivable, the following presents the number and recorded investment of TDRs, by type of concession, that were restructured during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. The difference between the pre-modification recorded investment and the post-modification recorded investment would be any partial charge-offs at the time of the restructuring.

	For the three months ended June 30, 2019							For the three months ended June 30, 2018
		Pre-		Post-					Pre-		Post-
		Modification		Modification					Modification		Modification
	Number of	Recorded		Recorded		Specific		Number of	Recorded		Recorded		Specific
ClassesofLoans/Leases	Loans / Leases	Investment		Investment		Allowance		Loans / Leases	Investment		Investment		Allowance
	(dollars in thousands)
CONCESSION - Significant Payment Delay
C&I	1	$	52	$	52	$	—	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	1	$	52	$	52	$	—	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
CONCESSION - Foregiveness of Principal
C&I	1	$	587	$	537	$	—	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	1	$	587	$	537	$	—	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
TOTAL	2	$	639	$	589	$	—	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

	For the six months ended June 30, 2019							For the six months ended June 30, 2018
		Pre-		Post-					Pre-		Post-
		Modification		Modification					Modification		Modification
	Number of	Recorded		Recorded		Specific		Number of	Recorded		Recorded		Specific
Classes of Loans/Leases	Loans/Leases	Investment		Investment		Allowance		Loans/Leases	Investment		Investment		Allowance
	(dollars in thousands)
CONCESSION - Significant Payment Delay
C&I	2	$	71	$	71	$	—	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Residential Real Estate	—		—		—		—	1		46		46		—
Direct Financing Leases	3		103		103		5	2		48		48		—
	5	$	174	$	174	$	5	3	$	94	$	94	$	—
CONCESSION - Forgiveness of Principal
C&I	1	$	587	$	537	$	—	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	1	$	587	$	537	$	—	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
TOTAL	6	$	761	$	711	$	5	3	$	94	$	94	$	—

Of the loans restructured during the six months ended June 30, 2019, two with post-modification recorded balances of $65 thousand were on nonaccrual. Of the loans restructured during the six months ended June 30, 2018, one with a post-modification recorded balance of $46 thousand was on nonaccrual.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, three of the Company's TDRs redefaulted within 12 months subsequent to restructure where default is defined as delinquency of 90 days or more and/or placement on nonaccrual status. Two of these TDRs were related to one customer whose leases were restructured in the first quarter of 2019 with pre-modification balances totaling $66 thousand. The other TDR related to a customer whose loan was restructured in the third quarter of 2018 with an original pre-modification balance of $2.9 million and a current pre-modification balance of $1.5 million and a partial charge off of $879 thousand in the second quarter of 2019. 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, seven of the Company's TDRs redefaulted within 12 months subsequent to restructure where default is defined as delinquency of 90 days or more and/or placement on nonaccrual status. Three of these TDRs were related to one customer whose loans were restructured in the second quarter of 2017 with pre-modification balances totaling $78 thousand and the other TDRs related to other customers whose loans were restructured in the second and third quarters of 2017 with pre-modification balances totaling $378 thousand.  

Not included in the table above, the Company had three TDRs that were restructured and charged off for the six months ended June 30, 2019, totaling $161 thousand.  The Company had eight TDRs that were restructured and charged off for the six months ended June 30, 2018, totaling $577 thousand.

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NOTE 4 – DERIVATIVES

The Company uses interest rate swap and cap instruments to manage interest rate risk related to the variability of interest payments due to changes in interest rates.  The Company entered into two interest rate caps on June 5, 2014 to hedge against the risk of rising interest rates on short-term liabilities.  The short-term liabilities consist of $30.0 million of 1-month FHLB advances, and the benchmark rate hedged is 1-month LIBOR.  The interest rate caps are designated as a cash flow hedge in accordance with ASC 815.  An initial premium of $2.1 million was paid upfront for the caps. As noted below, one of the caps matured during the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The details of the interest rate caps are as follows:

			Balance Sheet			1-Month LIBOR		Fair Value as of
Hedged Instrument	Effective Date	Maturity Date	Location	Notional Amount		Strike Rate		June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
1-month FHLB Advance	6/3/2014	6/5/2019	Other Assets	$	15,000	N/A		$	-	$	117
1-month FHLB Advance	6/5/2014	6/5/2021	Other Assets		15,000	1.49	%		98		342
				$	30,000			$	98	$	459

On June 21, 2018, the Company entered into interest rate swaps to hedge against the risk of rising rates on its variable rate trust preferred securities.  The floating rate trust preferred securities are tied to 3-month LIBOR, and the interest rate swaps utilize 3-month LIBOR, so the hedge is effective.  The interest rate swaps are designated as a cash flow hedge in accordance with ASC 815.  The details of the interest rate swaps are as follows:

			Balance Sheet							Fair Value as of
Hedged Instrument	Effective Date	Maturity Date	Location	Notional Amount		Receive Rate		Pay Rate		June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
QCR Holdings Statutory Trust II	9/30/2018	9/30/2028	Other Liabilities	$	10,000	5.17	%	5.85	%	$	(965)	$	(298)
QCR Holdings Statutory Trust III	9/30/2018	9/30/2028	Other Liabilities		8,000	5.17	%	5.85	%		(772)		(239)
QCR Holdings Statutory Trust V	7/7/2018	7/7/2028	Other Liabilities		10,000	4.15	%	4.54	%		(940)		(288)
Community National Statutory Trust II	9/20/2018	9/20/2028	Other Liabilities		3,000	4.56	%	5.17	%		(288)		(89)
Community National Statutory Trust III	9/15//2018	9/15/2028	Other Liabilities		3,500	4.16	%	4.75	%		(336)		(104)
Guaranty Bankshares Statutory Trust I	9/15/2018	9/15/2028	Other Liabilities		4,500	4.16	%	4.75	%		(431)		(133)
				$	39,000	4.65	%	5.24	%	$	(3,732)	$	(1,151)

Changes in fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in OCI to the extent the hedge is effective, and reclassified to earnings as the hedged transaction (interest payments on debt) impact earnings.

The caps and swaps are valued by the transaction counterparty on a monthly basis and corroborated by a third party annually.

The Company has also entered into interest rate swap contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments. These derivative contracts relate to transactions in which the Company enters into an interest rate swap with a customer while at the same time entering into an equal and offsetting interest rate swap with a third party financial institution. Because the Company acts as an intermediary for the customer, changes in the fair value of the underlying derivative contracts, for the most part, offset each other and do not significantly impact the Company’s results of operations.

		June 30, 2019				December 31, 2018
	Notional Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Notional Amount		Estimated Fair Value
	(dollars in thousands)
Non-Hedging Interest Rate Derivatives Assets:
Interest rate swap contracts	$	596,451	$	65,824	$	445,022	$	22,196
Non-Hedging Interest Rate Derivatives Liabilities:
Interest rate swap contracts	$	596,451	$	65,824	$	445,022	$	22,196

Swap fee income totaled $11.1 million and $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  Swap fee income totaled $10.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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NOTE 5 –BORROWINGS

On February 12, 2019, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of $65.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes that mature on February 15, 2029.  Net proceeds, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated expenses, were $63.4 million.  The subordinated notes, which qualify as Tier 2 capital for the Company, are at a fixed rate of 5.375% per year until but excluding February 15, 2024.  On this date, the interest rate will change to an annual floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 282 basis points until the maturity date.  The interest on the subordinated notes are payable semi-annually, commencing on August 15, 2019 during the five year fixed term and thereafter quarterly, commencing on February 15, 2024.  The subordinated notes have an optional redemption at par in whole or in part on any interest payment date on or after February 15, 2024.  The subordinated notes are subordinate in the right of payment to the Company’s senior indebtedness and the indebtedness and other liabilities of the subsidiary banks.  Unamortized debt issuance costs related to the subordinated notes totaled $1.5 million at June 30, 2019.

Immediately following the issuance, the Company repaid term notes totaling $21.3 million and the outstanding balance of $9.0 million on its revolving line of credit.  The Company intends to use the remaining net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including the pursuit of opportunistic acquisitions of similar or complementary financial service organizations, repaying indebtedness, financing investments and capital expenditures, repurchasing shares of the Company’s common stock, investing in the subsidiary banks as regulatory capital or other strategic opportunities that may arise in the future.

In the second quarter of 2019, the Company renewed its revolving line of credit. At renewal, the line amount was increased from $10.0 million to $20.0 million. The interest on the revolving line of credit is calculated at the effective LIBOR rate plus 2.25% per annum (4.57% at June 30, 2019).  Prior to the renewal, the interest on the revolving line of credit was calculated at the effective LIBOR rate plus 2.50% per annum. The collateral on the revolving line of credit is the original stock certificates and stock powers of all bank subsidiaries.  The outstanding balance on the revolving line of credit was $0 and $9.0 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

The Company prepaid two wholesale structured repurchase agreements in the second quarter of 2019 using excess funds generated by strong deposit growth.  The first wholesale structured repurchase agreement totaled $5.0 million and had original maturity date of March 13, 2020 with a rate of 2.58%.  The second wholesale structured repurchase agreement totaled $20.0 million and had an original maturity of June 13, 2020 with a rate of 2.46%. The loss on the prepayment of the two wholesale structured repurchase agreements totaled $50 thousand.  In addition, wholesale structured repurchase agreements totaling $10.0 million matured in the second quarter of 2019. The wholesale structured repurchase agreements were utilized as an alternative funding source to FHLB advances and customer deposits. Wholesale structured repurchase agreements were collateralized by certain U.S. government agency securities and residential mortgage backed and related securities.

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NOTE 6 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following information was used in the computation of EPS on a basic and diluted basis:

		Three months ended			Six months ended
		June 30,			June 30,
		2019		2018		2019		2018
	(dollars in thousands, except share data)
Net income	$	13,504	$	10,445	$	26,422	$	20,995
Basic EPS	$	0.86	$	0.75	$	1.68	$	1.51
Diluted EPS	$	0.85	$	0.73	$	1.66	$	1.48
Weighted average common shares outstanding		15,714,588		13,919,565		15,703,967		13,904,113
Weighted average common shares issuable upon exercise of stock options
and under the employee stock purchase plan		223,789		312,858		226,692		314,890
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding		15,938,377		14,232,423		15,930,659		14,219,003

The increase in weighted average common shares outstanding when comparing the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2018 was primarily due to the common stock issuance as a result of the merger with Springfield Banshares as discussed in Note 2 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

NOTE 7 – FAIR VALUE

Accounting guidance on fair value measurement uses a hierarchy intended to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. This hierarchy includes three levels and is based upon the valuation techniques used to measure assets and liabilities. The three levels are as follows:

· Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in markets;

· Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument; and

· Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis comprise the following at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

			FairValue Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices		Significant
			in Active		Other		Significant
			Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
			Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Fair Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2019:
Securities AFS:
U.S. govt. sponsored agency securities	$	35,762	$	—	$	35,762	$	—
Residential mortgage-backed and related securities		159,228		—		159,228		—
Municipal securities		53,189		—		53,189		—
Other securities		6,911		—		6,911		—
Interest rate caps		98		—		98		—
Interest rate swaps - assets		65,824		—		65,824		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	321,012	$	—	$	321,012	$	—
Interest rate swaps - liabilities	$	69,556	$	—	$	69,556	$	—
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	69,556	$	—	$	69,556	$	—
December 31, 2018:
Securities AFS:
U.S. govt. sponsored agency securities	$	36,411	$	—	$	36,411	$	—
Residential mortgage-backed and related securities		159,249		—		159,249		—
Municipal securities		58,546		—		58,546		—
Other securities		6,850		—		6,850		—
Interest rate caps		459		—		459		—
Interest rate swaps - assets		22,196		—		22,196		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	283,711	$	—	$	283,711	$	—
Interest rate swaps - liabilities	$	23,347	$	—	$	23,347	$	—
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	23,347	$	—	$	23,347	$	—

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 or 2018.

The securities AFS portfolio consists of securities whereby the Company obtains fair values from an independent pricing service. The fair values are determined by pricing models that consider observable market data, such as interest rate volatilities, LIBOR yield curve, credit spreads and prices from market makers and live trading systems (Level 2 inputs).

Interest rate caps are used for the purpose of hedging interest rate risk. The interest rate caps are further described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The fair values are determined by pricing models that consider observable market data for derivative instruments with similar structures (Level 2 inputs).

Interest rate swaps are executed for select commercial customers. The interest rate swaps are further described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The fair values are determined by comparing the contract rate on the swap with the then-current market rate for the remaining term of the transaction (Level 2 inputs).

Interest rate swaps are also used for the purpose of hedging interest rate risk on junior subordinated debt. The interest rate swaps are further described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The fair values are determined by comparing the contract rate on the swap with the then-current market rate for the remaining term of the transaction (Level 2 inputs).

Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

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Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis comprise the following at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Quoted Prices		Significant
			in Active		Other		Significant
			Markets for		Observable		Unobservable
			Identical Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2019:
Impaired loans/leases	$	7,539	$	—	$	—	$	7,539
OREO		9,328		—		—		9,328
	$	16,867	$	—	$	—	$	16,867
December 31, 2018:
Impaired loans/leases	$	9,657	$	—	$	—	$	9,657
OREO		10,128		—		—		10,128
	$	19,785	$	—	$	—	$	19,785

Impaired loans/leases are evaluated and valued at the time the loan/lease is identified as impaired, at the lower of cost or fair value, and are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans/leases. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets, including equipment, inventory and/or accounts receivable, and is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company. Appraised and reported values are discounted based on management's historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation, and/or management's expertise and knowledge of the client and client's business.

OREO in the table above consists of property acquired through foreclosures and settlements of loans. Property acquired is carried at the estimated fair value of the property, less disposal costs, and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.  The estimated fair value of the property is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company. Appraised and reported values are discounted based on management's historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation, and/or management's expertise and knowledge of the property.

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:

	Quantitative Informationabout Level Fair ValueMeasurements
	Fair Value		Fair Value
	June 30,		December 31,
	2019		2018		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range
	(dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans/leases	$	7,539	$	9,657	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	(10.00)	%	to	(30.00)	%
OREO		9,328		10,128	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	0.00	%	to	(35.00)	%

For the impaired loans/leases and OREO, the Company records carrying value at fair value less disposal or selling costs. The amounts reported in the tables above are fair values before the adjustment for disposal or selling costs.

There have been no changes in valuation techniques used for any assets or liabilities measured at fair value during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

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The following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of financial assets and liabilities carried on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, including those financial assets and liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis:

	Fair Value	As of June 30, 2019				As of December 31, 2018
	Hierarchy	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
	Level	Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
		(dollars in thousands)
Cash and due from banks	Level 1	$	87,919	$	87,919	$	85,523	$	85,523
Federal funds sold	Level 2		10,215		10,215		26,398		26,398
Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions	Level 2		195,282		195,282		133,198		133,198
Investment securities:
HTM	Level 2		388,713		406,212		401,913		400,770
AFS	See Previous Table		255,090		255,090		261,056		261,056
Loans/leases receivable, net	Level 3		6,981		7,539		8,942		9,657
Loans/leases receivable, net	Level 2		3,862,434		3,842,781		3,683,965		3,639,329
Interest rate caps	Level 2		98		98		459		459
Interest rate swaps - assets	Level 2		65,824		65,824		22,196		22,196
Deposits:
Nonmaturity deposits	Level 2		3,275,004		3,275,004		3,002,327		3,002,327
Time deposits	Level 2		1,047,506		1,033,017		974,704		968,906
Short-term borrowings	Level 2		19,191		19,191		28,774		28,774
FHLB advances	Level 2		105,733		105,768		266,492		265,926
Other borrowings	Level 2		—		—		67,250		67,770
Subordinated notes	Level 2		68,274		68,478		4,782		4,933
Junior subordinated debentures	Level 2		37,755		30,465		37,670		29,992
Interest rate swaps - liabilities	Level 2		69,556		69,556		23,347		23,347

NOTE 8 – BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

Selected financial and descriptive information is required to be disclosed for reportable operating segments, applying a “management perspective” as the basis for identifying reportable segments. The management perspective is determined by the view that management takes of the segments within the Company when making operating decisions, allocating resources, and measuring performance. The segments of the Company have been defined by the structure of the Company's internal organization, focusing on the financial information that the Company's operating decision-makers routinely use to make decisions about operating matters.

The Company's primary segment, Commercial Banking, is geographically divided by markets into the secondary segments comprised of the five subsidiary banks wholly owned by the Company:  QCBT, CRBT, CSB, SFC Bank and RB&T. Each of these secondary segments offers similar products and services, but is managed separately due to different pricing, product demand, and consumer markets. Each offers commercial, consumer, and mortgage loans and deposit services.

The Company's Wealth Management segment represents the trust and asset management and investment management and advisory services offered at the Company's five subsidiary banks and the Bates Companies in aggregate. This segment generates income primarily from fees charged based on assets under administration for corporate and personal trusts, custodial services, and investments managed. No assets of the subsidiary banks have been allocated to the Wealth Management segment.

The Company's All Other segment includes the operations of all other consolidated subsidiaries and/or defined operating segments that fall below the segment reporting thresholds. This segment includes the corporate operations of the parent company.

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Selected financial information on the Company's business segments is presented as follows as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

	Commercial Banking										Wealth				Intercompany		Consolidated
	QCBT		CRBT		CSB		SFC Bank		RB&T		Management		All other		Eliminations		Total
	(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Total revenue	$	20,374	$	23,575	$	9,730	$	7,757	$	5,659	$	4,249	$	17,772	$	(17,870)	$	71,246
Net interest income		12,632		10,785		7,294		5,425		3,373		—		(1,496)		—		38,013
Provision		973		300		151		485		32		—		—		—		1,941
Net income  (loss)		4,505		6,928		2,207		2,079		786		583		13,583		(17,167)		13,504
Goodwill		3,223		14,980		9,888		45,975		—		—		3,682		—		77,748
Intangibles		—		2,935		4,328		7,268		—		—		1,558		—		16,089
Total assets		1,637,115		1,527,521		806,704		671,644		523,262		—		641,639		(613,033)		5,194,852
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
Total revenue	$	16,683	$	16,504	$	8,406	$	—	$	5,120	$	3,116	$	13,024	$	(13,142)	$	49,711
Net interest income		12,290		10,481		6,735		—		3,402		—		(823)		—		32,085
Provision		1,254		628		221		—		198		—		—		—		2,301
Net income (loss)		4,511		4,705		2,158		—		814		797		10,405		(12,945)		10,445
Goodwill		3,223		14,980		9,888		—		—		—		—		—		28,091
Intangibles		—		3,440		5,030		—		—		—		—		—		8,470
Total assets		1,563,643		1,345,431		712,139		—		484,123		—		463,207		(461,660)		4,106,883
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Total revenue	$	38,918	$	42,819	$	19,000	$	15,045	$	11,255	$	8,478	$	32,354	$	(32,528)	$	135,341
Net interest income		24,771		21,193		14,260		10,651		6,801		—		(2,755)		—		74,921
Provision for loan/lease losses		1,993		725		301		985		71		—		—		—		4,075
Net income (loss)		8,690		12,028		4,363		3,732		1,304		1,741		26,181		(31,617)		26,422
Goodwill		3,223		14,980		9,888		45,975		—		—		3,682		—		77,748
Intangibles		—		2,935		4,328		7,268		—		—		1,558		—		16,089
Total assets		1,637,115		1,527,521		806,704		671,644		523,262		—		641,639		(613,033)		5,194,852
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Total revenue	$	32,491	$	32,501	$	16,570	$	—	$	10,118	$	6,305	$	25,556	$	(25,742)	$	97,799
Net interest income		24,410		21,317		13,479		—		6,867		—		(1,585)		—		64,488
Provision for loan/lease losses		2,375		1,230		797		—		439		—		—		—		4,841
Net income (loss)		8,969		9,321		4,027		—		1,555		1,568		20,920		(25,365)		20,995
Goodwill		3,223		14,980		9,888		—		—		—		—		—		28,091
Intangibles		—		3,440		5,030		—		—		—		—		—		8,470
Total assets		1,563,643		1,345,431		712,139		—		484,123		—		463,207		(461,660)		4,106,883

NOTE 9 – REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

The Company (on a consolidated basis) and the subsidiary banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. 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 the Company and subsidiary banks' financial statements.

Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the subsidiary banks must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the subsidiary banks to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total common equity Tier 1 and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and of Tier 1 capital to average assets, each as defined by regulation.  Management believes, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, that the Company and the subsidiary banks met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

Under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, to be categorized as “well capitalized,” an institution must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, Tier 1 leverage and common equity Tier 1 ratios as set forth in the following tables. The Company and the subsidiary banks' actual capital amounts and ratios as of June 30, 2019 and

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December 31, 2018 are presented in the following table (dollars in thousands). As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, each of the subsidiary banks met the requirements to be “well capitalized”.

										For Capital					To Be Well
										Adequacy Purposes					Capitalized Under
					For Capital					With Capital					Prompt Corrective
	Actual				Adequacy Purposes					Conservation Buffer*					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio		Amount			Ratio		Amount			Ratio		Amount			Ratio
As of June 30, 2019:
Company:
Total risk-based capital	$	551,046	12.04	%	$	366,017	>	8.00	%	$	480,397	>	10.50	%	$	457,521	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		446,490	9.76	%		274,513	>	6.00			388,893	>	8.50			366,017	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		446,490	8.96	%		199,304	>	4.00			199,304	>	4.00			249,130	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		408,735	8.93	%		205,884	>	4.50			320,265	>	7.00			297,389	>	6.50
Quad City Bank & Trust:
Total risk-based capital	$	171,919	11.53	%	$	119,322	>	8.00	%	$	156,610	>	10.50	%	$	149,152	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		158,453	10.62	%		89,491	>	6.00			126,779	>	8.50			119,322	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		158,453	9.39	%		67,519	>	4.00			67,519	>	4.00			84,398	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		158,453	10.62	%		67,119	>	4.50			104,407	>	7.00			96,949	>	6.50
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust:
Total risk-based capital	$	159,747	11.56	%	$	110,543	>	8.00	%	$	145,088	>	10.50	%	$	138,179	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		146,594	10.61	%		82,908	>	6.00			117,452	>	8.50			110,543	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		146,594	10.16	%		57,716	>	4.00			57,716	>	4.00			72,145	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		146,594	10.61	%		62,181	>	4.50			96,725	>	7.00			89,816	>	6.50
Community State Bank:
Total risk-based capital	$	85,269	12.33	%	$	55,307	>	8.00	%	$	72,591	>	10.50	%	$	69,134	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		78,770	11.39	%		41,481	>	6.00			58,764	>	8.50			55,307	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		78,770	10.03	%		31,420	>	4.00			31,420	>	4.00			39,275	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		78,770	11.39	%		31,110	>	4.50			48,394	>	7.00			44,937	>	6.50
Springfield First Community Bank:
Total risk-based capital	$	65,725	12.91	%	$	40,724	>	8.00	%	$	53,451	>	10.50	%	$	50,906	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		58,978	11.59	%		30,543	>	6.00			43,270	>	8.50			40,724	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		58,978	10.58	%		22,306	>	4.00			22,306	>	4.00			27,883	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		58,978	11.59	%		22,907	>	4.50			35,634	>	7.00			33,089	>	6.50
Rockford Bank & Trust:
Total risk-based capital	$	52,293	10.68	%	$	39,163	>	8.00	%	$	51,401	>	10.50	%	$	48,954	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		46,232	9.44	%		29,372	>	6.00			41,611	>	8.50			39,163	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		46,232	9.04	%		20,466	>	4.00			20,466	>	4.00			25,582	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		46,232	9.44	%		22,029	>	4.50			34,268	>	7.00			31,820	>	6.50

										For Capital					To Be Well
										Adequacy Purposes					Capitalized Under
					For Capital					With Capital					Prompt Corrective
	Actual				Adequacy Purposes					Conservation Buffer					Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio		Amount			Ratio		Amount			Ratio		Amount			Ratio
As of December 31, 2018:
Company:
Total risk-based capital	$	460,416	10.69	%	$	344,551	>	8.00	%	$	425,305	>	9.875	%	$	430,689	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		420,569	9.77	%		258,413	>	6.00			339,168	>	7.875			344,551	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		420,569	8.87	%		189,858	>	4.00			189,858	>	4.000			237,322	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		382,899	8.89	%		193,810	>	4.50			274,564	>	6.375			279,948	>	6.50
Quad City Bank & Trust:
Total risk-based capital	$	162,009	11.38	%	$	113,900	>	8.00	%	$	140,596	>	9.875	%	$	142,376	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		148,529	10.43	%		85,425	>	6.00			112,121	>	7.875			113,900	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		148,529	9.04	%		65,744	>	4.00			65,744	>	4.000			82,180	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		148,529	10.43	%		64,069	>	4.50			90,764	>	6.375			92,544	>	6.50
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust:
Total risk-based capital	$	146,292	11.55	%	$	101,310	>	8.00	%	$	125,054	>	9.875	%	$	126,637	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		133,982	10.58	%		75,982	>	6.00			99,727	>	7.875			101,310	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		133,982	9.98	%		53,682	>	4.00			53,682	>	4.000			67,103	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		133,982	10.58	%		56,987	>	4.50			80,731	>	6.375			82,314	>	6.50
Community State Bank:
Total risk-based capital	$	75,233	11.24	%	$	53,567	>	8.00	%	$	66,122	>	9.875	%	$	66,959	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		69,101	10.32	%		40,175	>	6.00			52,730	>	7.875			53,567	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		69,101	9.19	%		30,070	>	4.00			30,070	>	4.000			37,588	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		69,101	10.32	%		30,131	>	4.50			42,686	>	6.375			43,523	>	6.50
Springfield First Community Bank:
Total risk-based capital	$	57,051	12.24	%	$	37,278	>	8.00	%	$	46,016	>	9.875	%	$	46,598	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		51,279	11.00	%		27,959	>	6.00			36,696	>	7.875			37,278	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		51,279	9.39	%		21,849	>	4.00			21,849	>	4.000			27,312	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		51,279	11.00	%		20,969	>	4.50			29,706	>	6.375			30,289	>	6.50
Rockford Bank & Trust:
Total risk-based capital	$	50,648	10.89	%	$	37,208	>	8.00	%	$	45,929	>	9.875	%	$	46,511	>	10.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		44,821	9.64	%		27,906	>	6.00			36,627	>	7.875			37,208	>	8.00
Tier 1 leverage		44,821	8.93	%		20,081	>	4.00			20,081	>	4.000			25,101	>	5.00
Common equity Tier 1		44,821	9.64	%		20,930	>	4.50			29,650	>	6.375			30,232	>	6.50

*    June 30, 2019 minimums reflect the fully phased-in ratios (including the capital conservation buffer).

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INTRODUCTION

This section reviews the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries as of and for the three and six months ending June 30, 2019. Some tables may include additional periods to comply with disclosure requirements or to illustrate trends. When reading this discussion, also refer to the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes in this report. The page locations and specific sections and notes that are referred to in this discussion are presented in the table of contents.

Additionally, a comprehensive list of the acronyms and abbreviations used throughout this discussion is included in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

GENERAL

QCR Holdings, Inc. is a financial holding company and the parent company of QCBT, CRBT, CSB, SFC Bank and RB&T. QCBT, CRBT and CSB are Iowa-chartered commercial banks, SFC Bank is a Missouri-chartered commercial bank, and RB&T is an Illinois-chartered commercial bank. All are members of the Federal Reserve system with depository accounts insured to the maximum amount permitted by law by the FDIC.

· QCBT commenced operations in 1994 and provides full-service commercial and consumer banking, and trust and asset management services to the Quad City area and adjacent communities through its five offices that are located in Bettendorf and Davenport, Iowa and Moline, Illinois. QCBT also provides leasing services through its wholly-owned subsidiary, m2, located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. In addition, QCBT owns 100% of Quad City Investment Advisors, LLC, which is an investment management and advisory company.

· CRBT commenced operations in 2001 and provides full-service commercial and consumer banking, and trust and asset management services to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and adjacent communities through its five offices located in Cedar Rapids and Marion, Iowa. Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Iowa and adjacent communities are served through three additional CRBT offices (one in Cedar Falls and two in Waterloo).

· CSB was acquired by the Company in 2016 and provides full-service commercial and consumer banking services to the Des Moines, Iowa area and adjacent communities through its 10 offices, including its main office located on North Ankeny Boulevard in Ankeny, Iowa.

· SFC Bank became a subsidiary of the Company in 2018, as further described in Note 2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.  SFC Bank provides full-service commercial and consumer banking services to the Springfield, Missouri area through its main office located on Glenstone Avenue in Springfield, Missouri.

· RB&T commenced operations in January 2005 and provides full-service commercial and consumer banking, and trust and asset management services to Rockford, Illinois and adjacent communities through its main office located on Guilford Road in Rockford and its branch facility in downtown Rockford.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

The Company reported net income of $13.5 million and diluted EPS of $0.85 for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. By comparison, for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, the Company reported net income of $12.9 million and diluted EPS of $0.81.  For the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the Company reported net income of $10.4 million, and diluted EPS of $0.73.  For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company reported net income of $26.4 million, and diluted EPS of $1.66. 

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By comparison, for the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company reported net income of $21.0 million, and diluted EPS of $1.48.

The second quarter of 2019 was highlighted by several significant items:

· Record net income of $13.5 million, or $0.85 per diluted share;

· Record adjusted net income (non-GAAP) of $14.1 million, or $0.88 per diluted share;

· Annualized loan and lease growth of 11.7% for the quarter and 9.5% year-to-date;

· Annualized deposit growth of 12.2% for the quarter and 17.4% year-to-date;

· Record noninterest income of $17.1 million for the quarter and $29.1 million year-to-date;

· NIM and NIM (TEY) (non-GAAP) stabilized at 3.25% and 3.40%, respectively; and

· Nonperforming assets down $3.2 million, or 12.2%, from the prior quarter.

Following is a table that represents various net income measurements for the Company.

	For the three months ended						For the six months ended
	June 30, 2019		March 31, 2019		June 30, 2018		June 30, 2019		June 30, 2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Net income	$	13,504	$	12,918	$	10,445	$	26,422	$	20,995
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.85	$	0.81	$	0.73	$	1.66	$	1.48
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding		15,938,377		15,922,940		14,232,423		15,930,659		14,219,003

The increase in weighted average common shares outstanding since June 30, 2018 was primarily due to the common stock issued as a result of the merger with Springfield Bancshares as further described in Note 2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Following is a table that represents the major income and expense categories for the Company.

	For the three months ended						For the six months ended
	June 30, 2019		March 31, 2019		June 30, 2018		June 30, 2019		June 30, 2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Net interest income	$	38,013	$	36,908	$	32,085	$	74,921	$	64,488
Provision expense		1,941		2,134		2,301		4,075		4,841
Noninterest income		17,065		11,993		8,912		29,058		17,454
Noninterest expense		36,560		32,435		26,370		68,995		52,234
Federal and state income tax expense		3,073		1,414		1,881		4,487		3,872
Net income	$	13,504	$	12,918	$	10,445	$	26,422	$	20,995

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Following are some noteworthy changes in the Company's financial results:

· Net interest income in the second quarter of 2019 was up 3% compared to the first quarter of 2019. The increase was primarily due to an $85.5 million increase in average interest earning assets, as reported net interest margin remained stable between quarters.  Net interest income increased 18% compared to the second quarter of 2018 and 16% when comparing the first six months of 2019 to the same period in the prior year.  These increases were primarily due to strong loan growth and the addition of SFC Bank.

· Provision expense in the second quarter of 2019 decreased 9% compared to the first quarter of 2019.  Provision expense decreased 16% compared to the second quarter of 2018 and 16% when comparing the first six months of 2019 to the same period in the prior year. The decreases were primarily due to continued asset quality improvements. See the Provision for Loan Lease Losses section of this report for additional details.

· Noninterest income in the second quarter of 2019 increased 42% compared to the first quarter of 2019 primarily due to higher swap fee income. Noninterest income increased 91% compared to the second quarter of 2018 and 66% when comparing the first six months of 2019 to the same period in the prior year.  These increases were primarily attributable to higher swap fee income as well as solid growth in wealth management fee income and the addition of SFC Bank and the Bates Companies.

· Noninterest expense increased 13% in the second quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2019.  In the second quarter of 2019, there was $708 thousand of post-acquisition compensation, transition and integration cost as compared to $134 thousand in the first quarter of 2019.  Net cost and gains/losses on operations of other real estate was $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2019 primarily due to a write down of an OREO property of $1 million, as compared to $298 thousand in the first quarter of 2019. Additionally, the Company incurred approximately $2.5 million in additional bonus and commission expense during the second quarter due to strong year-to-date results and higher than expected fee income. Noninterest expense increased 39% compared to the second quarter of 2018 and 32% when comparing the first six months of 2019 to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the addition of SFC Bank.

· Federal and state income tax expense in the second quarter of 2019 increased 117% compared to the first quarter of 2019. Federal and state income tax expense increased 63% compared to the second quarter of 2018 and 16% when comparing the first six months of 2019 to the same period in the prior year. See the “Income Taxes” section of this report for additional details on these decreases.

LONG-TERM FINANCIAL GOALS

As previously stated, the Company has established certain financial goals by which it manages its business and measures its performance. The goals are periodically updated to reflect changes in business developments. While the Company is determined to work prudently to achieve these goals, there is no assurance that they will be met. Moreover, the Company's ability to achieve these goals will be affected by the factors discussed under “Forward Looking Statements” as well as the factors detailed in the “Risk Factors” section included under Item 1A. of Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The Company's long-term financial goals are as follows:

· Generate strong organic loan and lease growth in order to maintain a gross loans and leases to total assets ratio in the range of 73 – 78%;

· Improve profitability (measured by NIM and ROAA);

· Support strong asset quality by maintaining NPAs to total assets to below 0.75% and maintaining charge-offs as a percentage of average loans/leases of under 0.25% annually;

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· Grow core deposits to maintain reliance on wholesale funding at less than 15% of total assets;

· Continue to focus on generating gains on sales of government guaranteed portions of loans and swap fee income between $8 million and $12 million annually; and

· Grow wealth management net income by 10% annually.

The following table shows the evaluation of the Company's long-term financial goals:

			For the Quarter Ending
Goal	Key Metric	Target **	June 30, 2019			March 31, 2019			June 30, 2018
Balance sheet efficiency	Gross loans and leases to total assets	73% - 78%		75	%		75	%		76	%
	NIM TEY (non-GAAP)*	> 3.35%		3.40	%		3.40	%		3.52	%
Profitability	ROAA	> 1.10%		1.06	%		1.04	%		1.03	%
	Adjusted ROAA (non-GAAP)*	> 1.10%		1.11	%		1.05	%		1.08	%
Asset quality	NPAs to total assets	< 0.75%		0.45	%		0.52	%		0.65	%
	Net charge-offs to average loans and leases***	< 0.25% annually		0.15	%		0.09	%		0.11	%
Reliance on wholesale funding	Wholesale funding to total assets****	< 15%		10	%		12	%		13	%
Consistent, high quality noninterest income revenue streams	Gains on sales of government guaranteed portions of loans and swap fee income***	$8-12 million annually	$	22.3	million	$	12.9	million	$	5.9	million
	Grow wealth management net income***	> 10% annually		11	%		50	%		54	%

*       See “GAAP to Non-GAAP” reconciliations section.

**     Targets will be re-evaluated and adjusted as appropriate.

***   Ratios and amounts provided for these measurements represent year-to-date actual amounts for the respective period that are then annualized for comparison.

**** Wholesale funding to total assets is calculated by dividing total borrowings and brokered deposits by total assets.

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

The Company took the following actions during the second quarter of 2019 to support its corporate strategy and the long-term financial goals shown above:

· The Company grew loans and leases in the second quarter of 2019 by 11.7% on an annualized basis and 9.5% year-to-date. Strong loan and lease growth for the remainder of the year will help keep the Company's loans and leases to assets ratio within the targeted range of 73‑78%.

· The Company has participated, and intends to continue to participate, in a prudent manner, as an acquirer in the consolidation taking place in our markets to continue to grow EPS, further boost ROAA and improve the Company's efficiency ratio.

· The Company has continued to focus on lowering the NPAs to total assets ratio. This ratio decreased by seven basis points to 0.45% compared to the first quarter 2019. The Company remains committed to improving asset quality ratios in 2019 and beyond.

· Management has continued to focus on reducing the Company's reliance on wholesale funding. Wholesale funding as a percentage of total assets decreased to 10% in the second quarter of 2019 due to the strong core deposit growth which outpaced the Company’s loan growth. Management continues to prioritize core deposit growth through a variety of strategies including growth in correspondent banking.

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· Correspondent banking has continued to be a core line of business for the Company. The Company is competitively positioned with experienced staff, software systems and processes to continue growing in the four states currently served – Iowa, Illinois,Wisconsin and Missouri. The Company acts as the correspondent bank for 192 downstream banks with average total noninterest bearing deposits of $168.9 million and average total interest bearing deposits of $310.1 million during the first six months of 2019. By comparison, the Company acted as the correspondent bank for 192 downstream banks with average total noninterest bearing deposits of $215.3 million and average total interest bearing deposits of $208.3 million during the first six months of 2018. This line of business provides a strong source of noninterest bearing and interest bearing deposits, fee income, high-quality loan participations and bank stock loans.

· As a result of the relatively low interest rate environment including a flat yield curve, the Company has focused on executing interest rate swaps on select commercial loans. The interest rate swaps allow commercial borrowers to pay a fixed interest rate while the Company receives a variable interest rate as well as an upfront fee dependent on the pricing. The Company will continue to review opportunities to execute these swaps at all of its subsidiary banks as appropriate for the borrowers and the Company. Swap fee income totaled $11.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

· Wealth management is another core line of business for the Company and includes a full range of products, including trust services, brokerage and investment advisory services, asset management, estate planning and financial planning. As of June 30, 2019, the Company had $2.95 billion of total financial assets in trust (and related) accounts and $1.75 billion of total financial assets in brokerage (and related) accounts. Continued growth in assets under management are expected to drive trust and investment advisory fees. The Company offers trust and investment advisory services to the correspondent banks that it serves. As management continues to focus on growing wealth management fee income, expanding market share will continue to be a primary strategy, both through organic growth as well as through the acquisition of managed assets.

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

The following table presents certain non-GAAP financial measures related to the “TCE/TA ratio”, “adjusted net income”, “adjusted EPS”, “adjusted ROAA”, “NIM (TEY)”, “adjusted NIM”, and “efficiency ratio”. In compliance with applicable rules of the SEC, all non-GAAP measures are reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as follows:

· TCE/TA ratio (non-GAAP) is reconciled to stockholders' equity and total assets;

· Adjusted net income, adjusted EPS and adjusted ROAA (all non-GAAP measures) are reconciled to net income;

· NIM (TEY) (non-GAAP) and adjusted NIM (non-GAAP) are reconciled to NIM; and

· Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) is reconciled to noninterest expense, net interest income and noninterest income.

The TCE/TA non-GAAP ratio has been a focus for investors and management believes that this ratio may assist investors in analyzing the Company's capital position without regard to the effects of intangible assets.

The following tables also include several “adjusted” non-GAAP measurements of financial performance. The Company's management believes that these measures are important to investors as they exclude non-recurring income and expense items; therefore, they provide a better comparison for analysis and may provide a better indicator of future performance.

NIM (TEY) is a financial measure that the Company's management utilizes to take into account the tax benefit associated with certain tax-exempt loans and securities. It is standard industry practice to measure net interest margin using tax-equivalent measures. In addition, the Company calculates NIM without the impact of acquisition accounting net accretion (adjusted NIM), as accretion amounts can fluctuate a great deal, making comparions difficult.

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The efficiency ratio is a ratio that management utilizes to compare the Company to its peers. It is a standard ratio in the banking industry and widely utilized by investors.

	As of
GAAP TO NON-GAAP	June 30,			March 31,			June 30,
RECONCILIATIONS	2019			2019			2018
		(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
TCE/TA RATIO
Stockholders' equity (GAAP)	$	504,300		$	488,407		$	369,588
Less: Intangible assets		93,837			94,790			36,561
TCE (non-GAAP)	$	410,463		$	393,617		$	333,027
Total assets (GAAP)	$	5,194,852		$	5,066,662		$	4,106,883
Less: Intangible assets		93,837			94,790			36,561
TA (non-GAAP)	$	5,101,015		$	4,971,872		$	4,070,322
TCE/TA ratio (non-GAAP)		8.05	%		7.92	%		8.18	%

	For the Quarter Ended									For the Six Months Ended
	June 30,			March 31,			June 30,			June 30,			June 30,
	2019			2019			2018			2019			2018
	(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
ADJUSTED NET INCOME
Net income (GAAP)	$	13,504		$	12,918		$	10,445		$	26,422		$	20,995
Less nonrecurring items (post-tax) (*):
Income:
Securities losses, net	$	(41)		$	—		$	—		$	(41)		$	—
Total nonrecurring income (non-GAAP)	$	(41)		$	—		$	—		$	(41)		$	—
Expense:
Acquisition costs	$	—		$	—		$	327		$	—		$	400
Post-acquisition compensation, transition and integration costs		559			106			130			665			130
Total nonrecurring expense (non-GAAP)	$	559		$	106		$	457		$	665		$	530
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)	$	14,104		$	13,024		$	10,902		$	27,128		$	21,525
ADJUSTED EPS
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) (from above)	$	14,104		$	13,024		$	10,902		$	27,128		$	21,525
Weighted average common shares outstanding		15,714,588			15,693,345			13,919,565			15,703,967			13,904,113
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding		15,938,377			15,922,940			14,232,423			15,930,659			14,219,003
Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP):
Basic	$	0.90		$	0.83		$	0.78		$	1.73		$	1.55
Diluted	$	0.88		$	0.82		$	0.77		$	1.70		$	1.51
ADJUSTED ROAA
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) (from above)	$	14,104		$	13,024		$	10,902		$	27,128		$	21,525
Average Assets	$	5,077,900		$	4,968,502		$	4,053,684		$	5,023,201		$	4,024,188
Adjusted ROAA (annualized) (non-GAAP)		1.11	%		1.05	%		1.08	%		1.08	%		1.07	%
ADJUSTED NIM (TEY)*
Net interest income (GAAP)	$	38,013		$	36,908		$	32,085		$	74,921		$	64,488
Plus: Taxequivalent adjustment		1,808			1,794			1,462			3,509			2,815
Net interest income - taxequivalent (non-GAAP)	$	39,821		$	38,702		$	33,547		$	78,430		$	67,303
Less: Accquisition accounting net accretion		1,076			1,069			545			2,145			1,244
Adjusted net interest income		38,745			37,633			33,002			76,285			66,059
Average earning assets	$	4,698,021		$	4,612,553		$	3,820,333		$	4,655,287		$	3,789,905
NIM (GAAP)		3.25	%		3.25	%		3.37	%		3.25	%		3.43	%
NIM (TEY) (non-GAAP)		3.40	%		3.40	%		3.52	%		3.40	%		3.58	%
Adjusted NIM (TEY) (non-GAAP)		3.31	%		3.31	%		3.46	%		3.30	%		3.51	%
EFFICIENCY RATIO
Noninterest expense (GAAP)	$	36,560		$	32,435		$	26,370		$	68,995		$	52,234
Net interest income (GAAP)	$	38,013		$	36,908		$	32,085		$	74,921		$	64,488
Noninterest income (GAAP)		17,065			11,993			8,912			29,058			17,454
Total income	$	55,078		$	48,901		$	40,997		$	103,979		$	81,942
Efficiency ratio (noninterest expense/total income) (non-GAAP)		66.38	%		66.33	%		64.32	%		66.35	%		63.75	%

*     Nonrecurring items (after-tax) are calculated using an estimated effective tax rate of 21%.

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NET INTEREST INCOME - (TAX EQUIVALENT BASIS)   

Net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, increased 19% to $39.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared to the same quarter of the prior year, and increased 17% to $78.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period of the prior year. Excluding the tax equivalent adjustments, net interest income increased 18% for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same quarter of the prior year, and increased 16% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period of the prior year. Net interest income improved due to two main factors:

· The merger of Springfield Bancshares in the third quarter of 2018; and

· Strong organic loan and deposit growth over the past 12 months.

A comparison of yields, spread and margin on a tax equivalent and GAAP basis is as follows:

	Tax Equivalent Basis						GAAP
	For the Quarter Ended						For the Quarter Ended
	June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		March 31,		June 30,
	2019		2019		2018		2019		2019		2018
Average Yield on Interest-Earning Assets	4.78	%	4.74	%	4.44	%	4.63	%	4.58	%	4.28	%
Average Cost of Interest-Bearing Liabilities	1.76	%	1.72	%	1.21	%	1.76	%	1.72	%	1.21	%
Net Interest Spread	3.02	%	3.02	%	3.23	%	2.87	%	2.86	%	3.07	%
NIM	3.40	%	3.40	%	3.52	%	3.25	%	3.25	%	3.37	%
NIM Excluding Acquisition Accounting Net Accretion	3.31	%	3.31	%	3.46	%	3.15	%	3.15	%	3.31	%

	Tax Equivalent Basis				GAAP
	For the Six Months Ended				For the Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Average Yield on Interest-Earning Assets	4.76	%	4.42	%	4.60	%	4.28	%
Average Cost of Interest-Bearing Liabilities	1.74	%	1.13	%	1.74	%	1.13	%
Net Interest Spread	3.02	%	3.29	%	2.86	%	3.15	%
NIM	3.40	%	3.58	%	3.25	%	3.43	%
NIM Excluding Acquisition Accounting Net Accretion	3.30	%	3.51	%	3.15	%	3.37	%

Acquisition accounting net accretion can fluctuate mostly depending on the payoff activity of the acquired loans. In evaluating net interest income and NIM, it's important to understand the impact of acquisition accounting net accretion when comparing periods. The above table reports NIM with and without the acquisition accounting net accretion to allow for more appropriate comparisons.  A comparison of acquisition accounting net accretion included in NIM is as follows:

		For the Quarter Ended						For the Six Months Ended
		June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2019		2019		2018		2019		2018
		(dollars in thousands)
Acquisition Accounting Net Accretion in NIM	$	1,076	$	1,069	$	545	$	2,145	$	1,244

NIM on a tax equivalent basis remained stable on a linked quarter basis at 3.40%.  Excluding acquisition accounting net accretion, NIM also remained stable on a linked quarter basis at 3.31%.  The stability in net interest margin during the quarter was due to a 4 basis point increase in the yield on interest earning assets, offset by a 4 basis point increase in the total cost of funds (due to both mix and rate).

The Company's management closely monitors and manages NIM. From a profitability standpoint, an important challenge for the Company's subsidiary banks and leasing company is focusing on quality growth in conjunction with  the improvement of their NIMs. Management continually addresses this issue with pricing and other balance sheet

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management strategies which include better loan pricing, reducing reliance on very rate-sensitive funding, closely managing deposit rate changes and finding additional ways to manage NIM through derivatives.

The Company's average balances, interest income/expense, and rates earned/paid on major balance sheet categories, as well as the components of change in net interest income, are presented in the following tables:

	For the three months ended June 30,
	2019								2018
				Interest		Average						Interest		Average
	Average			Earned		Yield or			Average			Earned		Yield or
	Balance			or Paid		Cost			Balance			or Paid		Cost
	(dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Interest earning assets:
Federal funds sold	$	9,690		$	56		2.32	%	$	18,561		$	61		1.32	%
Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions		182,651			1,168		2.56	%		54,879			228		1.67	%
Investment securities (1)		644,999			6,062		3.77	%		648,276			5,752		3.56	%
Restricted investment securities		21,007			290		5.54	%		21,100			212		4.03	%
Gross loans/leases receivable (1) (2) (3)		3,839,674			48,413		5.06	%		3,077,517			36,008		4.69	%
Total interest earning assets		4,698,021			55,989		4.78	%		3,820,333			42,261		4.44	%
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		82,394								68,266
Premises and equipment		78,008								63,665
Less allowance		(41,224)								(36,960)
Other		260,701								138,380
Total assets	$	5,077,900							$	4,053,684
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits	$	2,461,768			8,271		1.35	%	$	1,919,406			4,089		0.85	%
Time deposits		1,013,391			5,554		2.20	%		665,643			2,439		1.47	%
Short-term borrowings		16,145			81		2.01	%		19,024			63		1.33	%
FHLB advances		76,154			601		3.17	%		174,826			1,019		2.34	%
Other borrowings		10,550			92		3.50	%		67,044			596		3.57	%
Subordinated notes		68,239			993		5.84	%		—			—		—	%
Junior subordinated debentures		37,731			576		6.12	%		37,558			508		5.43	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		3,683,978			16,168		1.76	%		2,883,501			8,714		1.21	%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits		796,232								757,954
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities		99,427								47,198
Total liabilities		4,579,637								3,688,653
Stockholders' equity		498,263								365,031
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	5,077,900							$	4,053,684
Net interest income				$	39,821							$	33,547
Net interest spread							3.02	%							3.23	%
Net interest margin							3.25	%							3.37	%
Net interest margin (TEY)(Non-GAAP)							3.40	%							3.52	%
Adjusted net interest margin (TEY)(Non-GAAP)							3.31	%							3.46	%
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities		127.53	%							132.49	%

(1) Interest earned and yields on nontaxable investment securities and nontaxable loans are determined on a tax equivalent basis using a 21% tax rate.

(2) Loan/lease fees are not material and are included in interest income from loans/leases receivable in accordance with accounting and regulatory guidance.

(3) Non-accrual loans/leases are included in the average balance for gross loans/leases receivable in accordance with accounting and regulatory guidance.

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Analysis of Changes of Interest Income/Interest Expense

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

	Inc./(Dec.)		Components
	from		of Change (1)
	Prior Period (1)		Rate		Volume
	2019 vs. 2018
	(dollars in thousands)
INTEREST INCOME
Federal funds sold	$	(5)	$	141	$	(146)
Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions		940		177		763
Investment securities (2)		310		501		(191)
Restricted investment securities		78		85		(7)
Gross loans/leases receivable (2) (3)		12,405		2,961		9,444
Total change in interest income		13,728		3,865		9,863
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest-bearing deposits		4,182		2,807		1,375
Time deposits		3,115		1,517		1,598
Short-term borrowings		18		73		(55)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		(418)		1,617		(2,035)
Other borrowings		(504)		(11)		(493)
Subordinated notes		993		—		993
Junior subordinated debentures		68		66		2
Total change in interest expense		7,454		6,069		1,385
Total change in net interest income	$	6,274	$	(2,204)	$	8,478

(1) The column "Inc./(Dec.) from Prior Period" is segmented into the changes attributable to variations in volume and the changes attributable to changes in interest rates. The variations attributable to simultaneous volume and rate changes have been proportionately allocated to rate and volume.

(2) Interest earned and yields on nontaxable investment securities and nontaxable loans are determined on a tax equivalent basis using a 21% tax rate.

(3) Loan/lease fees are not material and are included in interest income from loans/leases receivable in accordance with accounting and regulatory guidance.

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	For the six months ended June 30,
	2019								2018
				Interest		Average						Interest		Average
	Average			Earned		Yield or			Average			Earned		Yield or
	Balance			or Paid		Cost			Balance			or Paid		Cost
	(dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Interest earning assets:
Federal funds sold	$	12,713		$	150		2.38	%	$	19,132		$	118		1.24	%
Interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions		169,057			2,091		2.49	%		52,205			425		1.64	%
Investment securities (1)		652,727			12,158		3.76	%		648,656			11,418		3.55	%
Restricted investment securities		21,146			598		5.70	%		21,465			446		4.19	%
Gross loans/leases receivable (1) (2) (3)		3,799,645			94,795		5.03	%		3,048,447			70,753		4.68	%
Total interest earning assets		4,655,287			109,792		4.76	%		3,789,905			83,160		4.42	%
Noninterest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		80,513								67,745
Premises and equipment, net		77,266								63,530
Less allowance for estimated losses on loans/leases		(40,843)								(36,048)
Other		250,979								139,057
Total assets	$	5,023,201							$	4,024,189
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits	$	2,374,939			15,445		1.31	%	$	1,873,817			7,109		0.77	%
Time deposits		1,012,925			10,859		2.16	%		641,152			4,301		1.35	%
Short-term borrowings		15,261			152		2.01	%		18,148			95		1.06	%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		111,755			1,662		3.00	%		205,758			2,215		2.17	%
Other borrowings		27,126			539		4.01	%		65,862			1,182		3.62	%
Subordinated notes		53,438			1,557		5.88	%		—			—		—
Junior subordinated debentures		37,709			1,148		6.14	%		37,534			955		5.13	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		3,633,151			31,362		1.74	%		2,842,271			15,857		1.13	%
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits		803,266								776,314
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities		96,441								44,826
Total liabilities		4,532,858								3,663,411
Stockholders' equity		490,343								360,778
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	5,023,201							$	4,024,189
Net interest income				$	78,430							$	67,303
Net interest spread							3.02	%							3.29	%
Net interest margin							3.25	%							3.43	%
Net interest margin (TEY)(Non-GAAP)							3.40	%							3.58	%
Adjusted net interest margin (TEY)(Non-GAAP)							3.30	%							3.51	%
Ratio of average interest earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities		128.13	%							133.34	%

(1) Interest earned and yields on nontaxable investment securities and nontaxable loans are determined on a tax equivalent basis using a 21% tax rate.

(2) Loan/lease fees are not material and are included in interest income from loans/leases receivable in accordance with accounting and regulatory guidance.

(3) Non-accrual loans/leases are included in the average balance for gross loans/leases receivable in accordance with accounting and regulatory guidance.

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Analysis of Changes of Interest Income/Interest Expense
For the six months ended June 30, 2019
	Inc./(Dec.)		Components
	from		of Change (1)
	Prior Period (1)		Rate		Volume
	2019 vs. 2018
	(dollars in thousands)
INTEREST INCOME
Federal funds sold	$	32	$	140	$	(108)
Interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions		1,666		314		1,352
Investment securities (2)		740		668		72
Restricted investment securities		152		171		(19)
Gross loans/leases receivable (2) (3) (4)		24,042		5,606		18,436
Total change in interest income		26,632		6,899		19,733
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest-bearing demand deposits		8,336		6,065		2,271
Time deposits		6,558		3,330		3,228
Short-term borrowings		57		100		(43)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		(553)		1,606		(2,159)
Other borrowings		(643)		334		(977)
Subordinated notes		1,557		—		1,557
Junior subordinated debentures		193		—		193
Total change in interest expense		15,505		11,435		4,070
Total change in net interest income	$	11,127	$	(4,536)	$	15,663

(1) The column "Inc./(Dec.) from Prior Period" is segmented into the changes attributable to variations in volume and the changes attributable to changes in interest rates. The variations attributable to simultaneous volume and rate changes have been proportionately allocated to rate and volume.

(2) Interest earned and yields on nontaxable investment securities and nontaxable loans are determined on a tax equivalent basis using a 21% tax rate.

(3) Loan/lease fees are not material and are included in interest income from loans/leases receivable in accordance with accounting and regulatory guidance.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The financial information contained within these statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on approximate measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred.

Based on its consideration of accounting policies that involve the most complex and subjective decisions and assessments, management has identified the following as critical accounting policies:

GOODWILL

The Company records all assets and liabilities purchased in an acquisition, including intangibles, at fair value.  Goodwill is not amortized but is subject, at a minimum, to annual tests for impairment.  A more detailed discussion of this critical accounting policy can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES

The Company's allowance methodology incorporates a variety of risk considerations, both quantitative and qualitative, in establishing an allowance that management believes is appropriate at each reporting date. A more detailed discussion of this critical accounting policy can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

INTEREST INCOME

Interest income increased 33%, comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the same period of 2018, and increased 32% comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of 2018. This increase was primarily the result of the addition of SFC Bank, strong organic loan growth and loans repricing with the rising rate environment. 

Overall, the Company's average earning assets increased 23%, comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2018. During the same time period, average gross loans and leases increased 25%, while average investment securities decreased 1%. Average earning assets increased 23%, comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of 2018.  Average gross loans and leases increased 25% and average investment securities increased 1%, comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of 2018. These increases were the result of the addition of SFC Bank and strong organic loan growth.

The Company intends to continue to grow quality loans and leases as well as its private placement tax-exempt securities portfolio to maximize yield while minimizing credit and interest rate risk.

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense for the second quarter of 2019 increased 86% from the second quarter of 2018 and increased 98%, comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of 2018.  The addition of SFC Bank primarily contributed to this increase as the Company added over $439 million in deposits.  The Company has grown organically at a significant pace over the past several years and the loan growth has been funded in large part by bigger depositor relationships with higher rate sensitivity, many of which have pricing tied to a certain index.  As a result, the cost of these funds is higher than the rest of the Company’s core deposit portfolio, and the cost rises at a higher rate (beta) as market interest rates rise.  The beta on the balance of the Company’s core deposit portfolio has performed well and is much lower than the beta on relationships with pricing tied to a certain index.  Additionally, the cost of funds on the Company’s short-term wholesale funds has increased with the rising rate environment. 

The Company's management intends to continue to shift the mix of funding from wholesale funds to well-priced core deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits. Continuing this trend is expected to strengthen the Company's franchise value, reduce funding costs and increase fee income opportunities through deposit service charges.

PROVISION FOR LOAN/LEASE LOSSES

The provision is established based on a number of factors, including the Company's historical loss experience, delinquencies and charge-off trends, the local, state and national economies and risk associated with the loans/leases in the portfolio as described in more detail in the “Critical Accounting Policies” section.

The Company's provision totaled $1.9 million for the second quarter of 2019, which was a decrease of 16% from the same quarter of the prior year.  Provision for the first six months of 2019 totaled $4.1 million, which was down 16% compared to the first six months of 2018.  These decreases were primarily attributable to improved asset quality.

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In accordance with GAAP for business combination accounting, acquired loans are recorded at fair value; therefore, no allowance is associated with such loans at acquisition. As acquired loans renew, the discount associated with those loans is eliminated and the Company must establish an allowance through provision. This provision, when coupled with net charge-offs of $2.8 million for the first six months of 2019, increased the Company's allowance to $41.1 million at June 30, 2019. As of June 30, 2019, the Company's allowance to total loans/leases was 1.05%, which was down from 1.07% at December 31, 2018 and down from 1.21% at June 30, 2018. Management continues to evaluate the allowance needed on acquired loans factoring in the net remaining discount ($9.3 million and $6.6 million at June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, respectively).

A more detailed discussion of the Company's allowance can be found in the “Financial Condition” section of this Report.

NONINTEREST INCOME

The following tables set forth the various categories of noninterest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

	Three Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2019		2018		$ Change		% Change
	(dollars in thousands)
Trust department fees	$	2,361	$	2,058	$	303	14.7	%
Investment advisory and management fees		1,888		1,058		830	78.4
Deposit service fees		1,658		1,610		48	3.0
Gains on sales of residential real estate loans, net		489		102		387	379.4
Gains on sales of government guaranteed portions of loans, net		39		—		39	100.0
Swap fee income		7,891		1,649		6,242	378.5
Securities losses, net		(52)		—		(52)	(100.0)
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance		412		399		13	3.3
Debit card fees		914		844		70	8.3
Correspondent banking fees		172		213		(41)	(19.2)
Other		1,293		979		314	32.1
Total noninterest income	$	17,065	$	8,912	$	8,153	91.5	%

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2019		2018		$ Change		% Change
	(dollars in thousands)
Trust department fees	$	4,854	$	4,295	$	559	13.0	%
Investment advisory and management fees		3,624		2,010		1,614	80.3
Deposit service fees		3,212		3,142		70	2.2
Gains on sales of residential real estate loans, net		858		203		655	322.7
Gains on sales of government guaranteed portions of loans, net		70		358		(288)	(80.4)
Swap fee income		11,089		2,608		8,481	325.2
Securities losses, net		(52)		—		(52)	(100.0)
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance		952		817		135	16.5
Debit card fees		1,706		1,610		96	6.0
Correspondent banking fees		388		477		(89)	(18.7)
Other		2,357		1,934		423	21.9
Total noninterest income	$	29,058	$	17,454	$	11,604	66.5	%

In recent years, the Company has been successful in expanding its wealth management client base. Trust department fees continue to be a significant contributor to noninterest income. Assets under management increased $198.3 million in the first six months of 2019 with 186 new client relationships. With strong growth in assets under management, trust department fees increased 15%, comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the same period of the prior year.  Trust

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department fees increased 13%, when comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year.  Income is generated primarily from fees charged based on assets under administration for corporate and personal trusts and for custodial services. The majority of the trust department fees are determined based on the value of the investments within the fully-managed trusts.

Investment advisory and management fees increased 78%, comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the same period of the prior year, and they increased 80% when comparing the first half of 2019 to the first half of 2018.  In October 2018, the Company acquired the Bates Companies which increased assets under management by approximately $704 million as of closing.  Management has placed a stronger emphasis on growing its investment advisory and management services. Part of this initiative has been to restructure the Company's Wealth Management Division to allow for more efficient delivery of products and services through selective additions of talent as well as the leverage of and collaboration among existing resources (including the aforementioned trust department). Similar to trust department fees, investment advisory and management fees are largely determined based on the value of the investments managed.

Deposit service fees expanded 3% comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the same period of the prior year, and expanded 2% when comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year. The Company continues its emphasis on shifting the mix of deposits from brokered and retail time deposits to non-maturity demand deposits across all its markets. With this continuing shift in mix, the Company has increased the number of demand deposit accounts, which tend to be lower in interest cost and higher in service fees. The Company plans to continue this shift in mix and to further focus on growing deposit service fees.

Gains on sales of residential real estate loans, net, increased 379% when comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the same period of the prior year and increased 323% when comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year. The increase was due to the addition of SFC Bank which recognized gains on sales of residential real estate of $351 thousand in the second quarter of 2019 and $635 thousand in the first half of 2019. Overall, refinancing activity has slowed, as many of the Company's existing and prospective customers have already executed a refinancing. Therefore, this area has generally become a smaller contributor to overall noninterest income.

The Company's gains on the sale of government-guaranteed portions of loans for the second quarter of 2019 increased 100% compared to the second quarter of 2018 and decreased 80% when comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year. Given the nature of these gains, large fluctuations can occur from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year. The Company continues to leverage its expertise by taking advantage of programs offered by the SBA and the USDA. In some cases, it is more beneficial for the Company to sell the government-guaranteed portion on the secondary market for a premium rather than retain the loans in the Company's portfolio. Sales activity for government-guaranteed portions of loans tends to fluctuate depending on the demand for loans that fit the criteria for the government guarantee. Further, the size of the transactions can vary and, as the gain is determined as a percentage of the guaranteed amount, the resulting gain on sale can vary.  Recently, competitors have been offering SBA loan candidates traditional financing without the guarantee and the Company is not willing to relax its structure for those lending opportunities.

As a result of the interest rate environment, the Company was able to execute numerous interest rate swaps on select commercial loans, including tax credit project loans. The interest rate swaps allow commercial borrowers to pay a fixed interest rate while the Company receives a variable interest rate as well as an upfront fee dependent upon the pricing. Management will continue to review opportunities to execute these swaps at all of its subsidiary banks, as the circumstances are appropriate for the borrowers and the Company. An optimal interest rate swap candidate must be of a certain size and sophistication which can lead to volatility in activity from quarter to quarter. Swap fee income totaled $7.9 million for the second quarter of 2019, compared to $1.6 million for the second quarter of 2018.  Swap fee income totaled $11.1 million for the first half of 2019, compared to $2.6 million in the first half of 2018.  The increase in swap fee income for the first three and six months of 2019, as compared to all prior periods, was due to both the volume and the size of the transactions executed.  Future levels of swap fee income are somewhat dependent upon prevailing interest rates.

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Securities losses totaled $52 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019.  By comparison, there were no securities losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.

Earnings on BOLI increased 3% comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2018, and increased 17% comparing the first half of 2019 to the first half of 2018.  There were no purchases of BOLI within the last 12 months. Notably, a portion of the Company's BOLI is variable rate whereby returns are determined by the performance of the equity market and can lead to volatility in earnings. Management intends to continue to review its BOLI investments to be consistent with policy and regulatory limits in conjunction with the rest of its earning assets in an effort to maximize returns while minimizing risk.

Debit card fees are the interchange fees paid on certain debit card customer transactions. Debit card fees increased 8% comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of the prior year, and increased 6% comparing the first half of 2019 to the first half of 2018. This increase was primarily related to recent acquisitions. These fees can vary based on customer debit card usage, so fluctuations from period to period may occur. As an opportunity to maximize fees, the Company offers a retail deposit product with a higher interest rate that incentivizes debit card activity.

Correspondent banking fees decreased 19% comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of the prior year, as well as the first half of 2019 to the first half of 2018. Management will continue to evaluate earnings credit rates and the resulting impact on deposit balances and fees while balancing the ability to grow market share. Correspondent banking continues to be a core strategy for the Company, as this line of business provides a high level of deposits that can be used to fund loan growth as well as a steady source of fee income. The Company now serves approximately 192 banks in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Other noninterest income increased 32% comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of the prior year, and increased 22% comparing the first half of 2019 to the first half of 2018.  This increase was primarily due to loan related fee income, equity investment income and gain on disposal of leased assets.

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NONINTEREST EXPENSE

The following tables set forth the various categories of noninterest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

	Three Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2019		2018		$ Change		% Change
	(dollars in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits	$	22,749	$	15,804	$	6,945	43.9	%
Occupancy and equipment expense		3,533		3,133		400	12.8
Professional and data processing fees		3,031		2,771		260	9.4
Acquisition costs		—		414		(414)	(100.0)
Post-acquisition compensation, transition and integration costs		708		165		543	329.1
FDIC insurance, other insurance and regulatory fees		926		840		86	10.2
Loan/lease expense		312		260		52	20.0
Net cost of (income from) and gains/losses on operations of other real estate		1,182		(70)		1,252	(1,788.6)
Advertising and marketing		1,037		753		284	37.7
Bank service charges		508		466		42	9.0
Correspondent banking expense		206		204		2	1.0
Intangibles amortization		615		305		310	101.6
Other		1,753		1,325		428	32.3
Total noninterest expense	$	36,560	$	26,370	$	10,190	38.6	%

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2019		2018		$ Change		% Change
	(dollars in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits	$	43,628	$	31,782	$	11,846	37.3	%
Occupancy and equipment expense		7,227		6,198		1,029	16.6
Professional and data processing fees		5,781		5,479		302	5.5
Acquisition costs		—		506		(506)	(100.0)
Post-acquisition compensation, transition and integration costs		842		165		677	410.3
FDIC insurance, other insurance and regulatory fees		1,890		1,597		293	18.3
Loan/lease expense		526		551		(25)	(4.5)
Net cost of (income from) and gains/losses on operations of other real estate		1,480		62		1,418	2,287.1
Advertising and marketing		1,822		1,446		376	26.0
Bank service charges		991		907		84	9.3
Correspondent banking expense		410		409		1	0.2
Intangibles amortization		1,147		609		538	88.3
Other		3,251		2,523		728	28.9
Total noninterest expense	$	68,995	$	52,234	$	16,761	32.1	%

Management places a strong emphasis on overall cost containment and is committed to improving the Company's general efficiency. One-time charges to post-acquisition transition and integration costs related to the core system conversion of SFC Bank are expected to impact expense throughout 2019.

Salaries and employee benefits, which is the largest component of noninterest expense, increased from the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2018 by 44%.  This line item also increased 37% when comparing the first half of 2019 to the first half of 2018. This increase was primarily related to bonuses and commissions on elevated swap fee income, the addition of SFC Bank employees, new hires and merit increases. Over the past year, the Company has added several producers to bolster growth prospects.  Further, to help support recent and expected growth, the Company has added to operational infrastructure and investing in additional staffing both at the corporate level and at some of the bank charters. Some of these hires are opportunistic, as the Company takes advantage of talent availability in the marketplace as a result of ongoing industry consolidation.

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Occupancy and equipment expense increased 13% comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the same period of the prior year, and increased 17% comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year. The increased expense was due to higher information technology service contract costs, increases in repairs and maintenance costs and the additions of SFC Bank and the Bates Companies.

Professional and data processing fees increased 9% comparing the first quarter of 2019 to the same period in 2018, and increased 6% comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year. This increased expense was mostly due to recent mergers/acquisitions. Legal expense continues to be elevated due to a legal matter at RB&T where two employees have been charged with wrongdoing in connection with an SBA loan application. The Company anticipates these legal expenses will continue until the court proceedings are completed, which the Company expects to occur in early 2020. Neither RB&T nor the Company have been charged in the case. Generally, professional and data processing fees can fluctuate depending on certain one-time project costs. Management will continue to focus on minimizing one-time costs and driving recurring costs down through contract renegotiation or managed reduction in activity where costs are determined on a usage basis.

There were no acquisition costs in the first six months of 2019.  Acquisition costs totaled $414 thousand  and $506 thousand for the second quarter of 2018 and first half of 2018, respectively. These costs were comprised primarily of legal, accounting and investment banking costs related to mergers/acquisitions.

Post-acquisition costs totaled $708 thousand for the second quarter of 2019 as compared to $165 thousand for the same period of the prior year.  Post-acquisition costs totaled $842 thousand for the first half of 2019 as compared to $165 thousand for the same period of the prior year.  These costs were comprised primarily of personnel costs, IT integration and data conversion costs related to mergers/acquisitions.

FDIC insurance, other insurance and regulatory fee expense increased 10%, comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2018, and increased 18% comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year. The increase in expense was due to the addition of SFC Bank and organic asset growth.

Loan/lease expense increased 20% when comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the same quarter of 2018, and decreased 5% comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of prior year. Generally, loan/lease expense has a direct relationship with the level of NPLs; however, it may deviate depending upon the individual NPLs.

Net cost of (income from) and gains/losses on operations of other real estate includes gains/losses on the sale of OREO, write-downs of OREO and all income/expenses associated with OREO. Net cost of (income from) and gains/losses on operations of other real estate totaled $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2019, compared to $70 thousand for the second quarter of 2018.  Net cost of (income from) and gains/losses on operations of other real estate totaled $1.5 million for the first half of 2019 compared to $62 thousand for the same period of the prior year.  In the second quarter of 2019, the Company wrote down an OREO property by $1 million.

Advertising and marketing expense increased 38% comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2018, and increased 26% comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year. The increase in expense was primarily due to the addition of SFC Bank.

Bank service charges, a large portion of which includes indirect costs incurred to provide services to QCBT's correspondent banking customer portfolio, increased 9% from the second quarter of 2018 to the second quarter of 2019, as well as comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year.  As transaction volumes continue to increase and the number of correspondent banking clients increases, the associated expenses will also increase.

Correspondent banking expense increased 1% when comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2018 and remained flat when comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year.   These are direct costs incurred to provide services to QCBT's correspondent banking customer portfolio, including safekeeping and cash management services.

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Intangibles amortization expense increased 102% when comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2018, and increased 88% when comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year. The increase was due to the addition of SFC Bank and the Bates Companies.

Other noninterest expense was up 32% when comparing the second quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2018, and increased 29% when comparing the first half of 2019 to the same period of the prior year. Included in other noninterest expense are items such as subscriptions, sales and use tax and expenses related to wealth management. A portion of this increase is related to the addition of SFC Bank.

INCOME TAXES

In the second quarter of 2019, the Company incurred income tax expense of $3.1 million.  During the first half of the year, the Company incurred income tax expense of $4.5 million. Following is a reconciliation of the expected income tax expense to the income tax expense included in the consolidated statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,								For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019				2018				2019				2018
			% of				% of				% of				% of
			Pretax				Pretax				Pretax				Pretax
	Amount		Income		Amount		Income		Amount		Income		Amount		Income
	(dollars in thousands)
Computed "expected" tax expense	$	3,481	21.0	%	$	2,589	21.0	%	$	6,491	21.0	%	$	5,222	21.0	%
Tax exempt income, net		(1,068)	(6.5)			(956)	(7.8)			(2,175)	(7.1)			(1,899)	(7.6)
Bank-owned life insurance		(87)	(0.5)			(84)	(0.7)			(200)	(0.6)			(172)	(0.7)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit, current year		772	4.7			558	4.5			1,421	4.6			1,109	4.5
Tax credits		(38)	(0.2)			—	—			(77)	(0.3)			—	—
True-up adjustment to year-end provision		—	—			—	—			(715)	(2.3)			—	—
Excess tax benefit on stock options exercised and restricted stock awards vested		(54)	(0.3)			(201)	(1.6)			(154)	(0.5)			(333)	(1.3)
Other		67	0.3			(25)	(0.1)			(104)	(0.3)			(55)	(0.3)
Federal and state income tax expense	$	3,073	18.5	%	$	1,881	15.3	%	$	4,487	14.5	%	$	3,872	15.6	%

The effective tax rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 was 18.5%, which was a 3.2% increase from the effective tax rate of 15.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.   The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was 14.5%, which was a decrease over the effective tax rate of 15.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2018.  During the first quarter of 2019 and in conjunction with the Company’s year-end tax preparation process, the Company identified a one-time true-up adjustment of $715 thousand.  Excluding this, the Company’s effective tax rate was approximately 16.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2019.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

Following is a table that represents the major categories of the Company’s balance sheet.

	As of
	June 30, 2019				March 31, 2019				December 31, 2018				June 30, 2018
	(dollars in thousands)
	Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%
Cash, federal funds sold, and interest-bearing deposits	$	293,416	6	%	$	292,559	6	%	$	245,119	5	%	$	120,736	3	%
Securities		643,803	12	%		655,749	13	%		662,969	13	%		657,997	16	%
Net loans/leases		3,869,415	75	%		3,758,268	74	%		3,692,907	75	%		3,077,247	75	%
Other assets		388,218	7	%		360,086	7	%		348,715	7	%		250,903	6	%
Total assets	$	5,194,852	100	%	$	5,066,662	100	%	$	4,949,710	100	%	$	4,106,883	100	%
Total deposits	$	4,322,510	83	%	$	4,194,220	83	%	$	3,977,031	80	%	$	3,298,276	81	%
Total borrowings		230,953	4	%		282,994	5	%		404,968	8	%		380,392	9	%
Other liabilities		137,089	3	%		101,041	2	%		94,573	2	%		58,627	1	%
Total stockholders' equity		504,300	10	%		488,407	10	%		473,138	10	%		369,588	9	%
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	5,194,852	100	%	$	5,066,662	100	%	$	4,949,710	100	%	$	4,106,883	100	%

During the second quarter of 2019, the Company's total assets increased $128 million, or 3%, to a total of $5.2 billion. The Company grew its net loan/lease portfolio $111 million, which was primarily funded by an increase in core deposits.  Deposits grew $128 million in the second quarter of 2019, while borrowings decreased $52 million in the second quarter of 2019.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The composition of the Company's securities portfolio is managed to meet liquidity needs while prioritizing the impact on interest rate risk, maximizing return and minimizing credit risk. Over the years, the Company has further diversified the portfolio by decreasing U.S government sponsored agency securities and increasing residential mortgage-backed and related securities and tax-exempt municipal securities. Of the latter, the large majority are privately placed tax-exempt debt issuances by municipalities located in the Midwest (with some in or near the Company's existing markets) and require a thorough underwriting process before investment.

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Following is a breakdown of the Company's securities portfolio by type, the percentage of unrealized gains (losses) to carrying value on the total portfolio, and the portfolio duration:

	As of
	June 30, 2019					March 31, 2019					December 31, 2018					June 30, 2018
	Amount			%		Amount			%		Amount			%		Amount			%
	(dollars in thousands)
U.S. govt. sponsored agency securities	$	35,762		6	%	$	35,843		5	%	$	36,411		5	%	$	35,667		5	%
Municipal securities		440,852		68	%		450,376		69	%		459,409		70	%		458,510		70	%
Residential mortgage-backed and related securities		159,228		25	%		161,692		25	%		159,249		24	%		158,534		24	%
Other securities		7,961		1	%		7,838		1	%		7,900		1	%		5,286		1	%
	$	643,803		100	%	$	655,749		100	%	$	662,969		100	%	$	657,997		100	%
Securities as a % of Total Assets		12.39	%				12.94	%				13.39	%				16.02	%
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) as a % of Amortized Cost		3.23	%				1.46	%				(1.01)	%				(1.58)	%
Duration (in years)		6.4					6.6					6.8					7.0
Yield on investment securities (tax equivalent)		3.77	%				3.74	%				3.58	%				3.56	%
Quarterly Yield on Investment Securities (GAAP)		3.20	%				3.18	%				2.85	%				3.02	%

Management monitors the level of unrealized gains/losses including performing quarterly reviews of individual securities for evidence of OTTI. Management identified no OTTI in any of the periods presented.

The duration of the securities portfolio shortened modestly with the TEY on the portfolio increasing 19 basis points in the first half of 2019; however, excluding the tax benefit and the related variance due to the lower tax rate, the portfolio yield expanded 35 basis points.

The Company has not invested in non-agency commercial or residential mortgage-backed securities or pooled trust preferred securities.

See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Company's investment securities.

LOANS/LEASES

Total loans/leases grew 11.7% on an annualized basis during the second quarter of 2019 and 9.5% year-to-date. The mix of the loan/lease types within the Company's loan/lease portfolio is presented in the following table.

	As of
	June 30, 2019				March 31, 2019				December 31, 2018				June 30, 2018
	Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%
	(dollars in thousands)
C&I loans	$	1,548,657	40	%	$	1,479,247	39	%	$	1,429,410	38	%	$	1,273,000	42	%
CRE loans		1,837,473	46	%		1,790,845	47	%		1,766,111	48	%		1,349,319	43	%
Direct financing leases		101,180	3	%		108,543	3	%		117,969	3	%		133,196	4	%
Residential real estate loans		293,479	8	%		288,502	8	%		290,759	8	%		257,434	8	%
Installment and other consumer loans		120,947	3	%		123,087	3	%		119,381	3	%		92,952	3	%
Total loans/leases	$	3,901,736	100	%	$	3,790,224	100	%	$	3,723,630	100	%	$	3,105,901	100	%
Plus deferred loan/lease origination costs, net of fees		8,783				9,208				9,124				8,891
Less allowance		(41,104)				(41,164)				(39,847)				(37,545)
Net loans/leases	$	3,869,415			$	3,758,268			$	3,692,907			$	3,077,247

As CRE loans have historically been the Company's largest portfolio segment, management places a strong emphasis on monitoring the composition of the Company's CRE loan portfolio. For example, management tracks the level of owner-occupied CRE loans relative to non owner-occupied loans. Owner-occupied loans are generally considered to have less risk. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, approximately 27% and 28% of the CRE loan portfolio was owner-occupied.

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Over the past several quarters, the Company has been successful in shifting the mix of its commercial loan portfolio by adding more C&I loans. C&I loans grew $69 million during the current quarter.

A syndicated loan is a commercial loan provided by a group of lenders and is structured, arranged and administered by one or several commercial or investment banks known as arrangers. The nationally syndicated loans invested in by the Company consist of fully-funded, highly-liquid term loans for which there is a liquid secondary market. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the amount of nationally syndicated loans totaled $45.7 million and $40.8 million, respectively.

Following is a listing of significant industries within the Company's CRE loan portfolio:

	As of June 30,				As of March 31,				As of December 31,				As of June 30,
	2019				2019				2018				2018
	Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%
	(dollars in thousands)
Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings	$	612,526	33	%	$	613,024	34	%	$	612,327	34	%	$	439,067	33	%
Lessors of Residential Buildings		394,235	21	%		355,850	20	%		346,270	19	%		230,187	17	%
Hotels		82,180	5	%		81,107	5	%		81,345	5	%		73,335	5	%
Nonresidential Property Managers		58,207	3	%		65,736	4	%		69,885	4	%		55,979	4	%
Land Subdivision		45,847	3	%		46,042	3	%		48,378	3	%		39,883	3	%
New Housing For-Sale Builders		43,520	2	%		47,276	3	%		47,598	3	%		38,392	3	%
Other *		600,958	33	%		581,810	31	%		560,308	32	%		472,476	35	%
Total CRE Loans	$	1,837,473	100	%	$	1,790,845	100	%	$	1,766,111	100	%	$	1,349,319	100	%

*     “Other” consists of all other industries. None of these had concentrations greater than $36.8 million, or approximately 2.0% of total CRE loans in the most recent period presented.

The Company's residential real estate loan portfolio includes the following:

· Certain loans that do not meet the criteria for sale into the secondary market. These are often structured as adjustable rate mortgages with maturities ranging from three to seven years to avoid long-term interest rate risk.

· A limited amount of 15‑year and 20‑year fixed rate residential real estate loans that meet certain credit guidelines.

The remaining residential real estate loans originated by the Company were sold on the secondary market to avoid the interest rate risk associated with longer term fixed rate loans. Loans originated for this purpose were classified as held for sale and are included in the residential real estate loans above. The Company has not originated any subprime, Alt-A, no documentation, or stated income residential real estate loans throughout its history.

Following is a listing of significant equipment types within the m2 loan and lease portfolio:

	As of June 30,				As of March 31,				As of December 31,				As of June 30,
	2019				2019				2018				2018
	Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%
	(dollars in thousands)
Trucks, Vans and Vocational Vehicles	$	46,650	20	%	$	43,489	19	%	$	40,588	18	%	$	35,814	15	%
Manufacturing - General		17,879	8	%		16,952	7	%		16,760	7	%		16,794	7	%
Construction - General		16,026	7	%		16,295	7	%		17,236	8	%		18,494	8	%
Food Processing Equipment		15,863	7	%		15,622	7	%		15,334	7	%		14,377	6	%
Marine - Travelifts		11,659	5	%		11,819	5	%		12,370	5	%		12,875	6	%
Trailers		9,303	4	%		9,603	4	%		9,842	4	%		10,137	4	%
Manufacturing - CNC		6,832	3	%		6,702	3	%		6,616	3	%		6,344	3	%
Computer Hardware		6,282	3	%		8,350	4	%		9,166	4	%		10,141	4	%
Crane		5,756	3	%		5,749	3	%		5,726	3	%		5,089	2	%
Other *		94,426	40	%		93,775	41	%		95,008	41	%		103,232	45	%
Total m2 loans and leases	$	230,676	100	%	$	228,356	100	%	$	228,646	100	%	$	233,297	100	%

*     “Other” consists of all other equipment types. None of these had concentrations greater than 3% of total m2 loan and lease portfolio in the most recent period presented.

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See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Company's loan and lease portfolio.

ALLOWANCE FOR ESTIMATED LOSSES ON LOANS/LEASES

Changes in the allowance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 are presented as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2019		June 30, 2018		June 30, 2019		June 30, 2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning	$	41,164	$	36,532	$	39,847	$	34,356
Provisions charged to expense		1,941		2,301		4,075		4,841
Loans/leases charged off		(2,152)		(1,524)		(3,212)		(1,961)
Recoveries on loans/leases previously charged off		151		236		394		309
Balance, ending	$	41,104	$	37,545	$	41,104	$	37,545

The adequacy of the allowance was determined by management based on factors that included the overall composition of the loan/lease portfolio, types of loans/leases, historical loss experience, loan/lease delinquencies, potential substandard and doubtful credits, economic conditions, collateral positions, government guarantees and other factors that, in management's judgment, deserved evaluation. To ensure that an adequate allowance was maintained, provisions were made based on a number of factors, including the increase in loans/leases and a detailed analysis of the loan/lease portfolio. The loan/lease portfolio is reviewed and analyzed quarterly with specific detailed reviews completed on all credits risk-rated less than “fair quality”, as described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company's Annual Report  on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018, and carrying aggregate exposure in excess of $250 thousand. The adequacy of the allowance is monitored by the credit administration staff and reported to management and the board of directors.

The Company's levels of criticized and classified loans are reported in the following table.

	As of
Internally Assigned Risk Rating *	June 30, 2019			March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018			June 30, 2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Special Mention (Rating 6)	$	19,913		$	24,769		$	42,058		$	44,202
Substandard (Rating 7)		40,935			43,696			28,593			42,492
Doubtful (Rating 8)		—			—			—			—
	$	60,848		$	68,465		$	70,651		$	86,694
Criticized Loans **	$	60,848		$	68,465		$	70,651		$	86,694
Classified Loans ***	$	40,935		$	43,696		$	28,593		$	42,492
Criticized Loans as a % of Total Loans/Leases		1.56	%		1.80	%		1.89	%		2.79	%
Classified Loans as a % of Total Loans/Leases		1.05	%		1.16	%		0.77	%		1.37	%

*      Amounts above include the government guaranteed portion, if any. For the calculation of allowance, the Company assigns internal risk ratings of Pass (Rating 2) for the government guaranteed portion.

**    Criticized loans are defined as commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans with internally assigned risk ratings of 6, 7, or 8, regardless of performance.

***  Classified loans are defined as commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans with internally assigned risk ratings of 7 or 8, regardless of performance.

The Company experienced a 6% decrease in classified loans during the second quarter of 2019. Classified loans increased  43% during the first six months of 2019. The increase was due to one C&I loan relationship and one CRE loan relationship that were downgraded from a rating of special mention to substandard in the first quarter of 2019.  Criticized loans

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decreased 11% during the second quarter of 2019 and 14% during the first six months of 2019.  The Company continues its strong focus on improving credit quality in an effort to limit NPLs.

	As of
	June 30, 2019		March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018		June 30, 2018
Allowance / Gross Loans/Leases	1.05	%	1.08	%	1.07	%	1.21	%
Allowance / NPLs	283.10	%	238.48	%	214.80	%	270.09	%

Although management believes that the allowance at June 30, 2019 was at a level adequate to absorb losses on existing loans/leases, there can be no assurance that such losses will not exceed the estimated amounts or that the Company will not be required to make additional provisions in the future. Unpredictable future events could adversely affect cash flows for both commercial and individual borrowers, which could cause the Company to experience increases in problem assets, delinquencies and losses on loans/leases, and require further increases in the provision. Asset quality is a priority for the Company and its subsidiaries. The ability to grow profitably is in part dependent upon the ability to maintain that quality. The Company continually focuses efforts at its subsidiary banks and leasing company with the intention to improve the overall quality of the Company's loan/lease portfolio.

See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the Company's allowance.

NONPERFORMING ASSETS

The table below presents the amount of NPAs and related ratios.

	As of June 30,			As of March 31,			As of December 31,			As of June 30,
	2019			2019			2018			2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans/leases (1) (2)	$	13,148		$	13,406		$	14,260		$	12,554
Accruing loans/leases past due 90 days or more (3)		58			61			632			20
TDRs - accruing		1,313			3,794			3,659			1,327
Total NPLs		14,519			17,261			18,551			13,901
OREO		8,637			9,110			9,378			12,750
Other repossessed assets		—			—			8			150
Total NPAs	$	23,156		$	26,371		$	27,937		$	26,801
											.
NPLs to total loans/leases		0.37	%		0.45	%		0.50	%		0.45	%
NPAs to total loans/leases plus repossessed property		0.59	%		0.69	%		0.75	%		0.86	%
NPAs to total assets		0.45	%		0.52	%		0.56	%		0.65	%

(1) Includes government guaranteed portion of loans, as applicable.

(2) Includes TDRs of $2.8 million at June 30, 2019, $1.5 million at March 31, 2019, $2.3 million at December 31, 2018, and $1.8 million at June 30, 2018.

(3) Includes TDRs of $0 at June 30, 2019, $0 at March 31, 2019, $496 thousand at December 31, 2018, and $0 at June 30, 2018.

NPAs at June 30, 2019 were $23.2 million, down $3.2 million from March 31, 2019 and down $3.6 million from June 30, 2018.

The ratio of NPAs to total assets was 0.45% at June 30, 2019, down from 0.52% at March 31, 2019 and down from 0.65% at June 30, 2018. 

The large majority of the NPAs consist of nonaccrual loans/leases, accruing TDRs, and OREO. For nonaccrual loans/leases and accruing TDRs, management has thoroughly reviewed these loans/leases and has provided specific allowances as appropriate.

OREO is carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

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The Company's lending/leasing practices remain unchanged and asset quality remains a priority for management.

DEPOSITS

Deposits increased $128.3 million during the second quarter of 2019, primarily due to growth in correspondent bank deposits and growth in large customers’ balances. The table below presents the composition of the Company's deposit portfolio.

	As of
	June 30, 2019				March 31, 2019				December 31, 2018				June 30, 2018
	Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%		Amount		%
	(dollars in thousands)
Noninterest bearing demand deposits	$	795,951	18	%	$	821,599	20	%	$	791,102	20	%	$	746,822	22	%
Interest bearing demand deposits		2,505,956	58	%		2,334,474	55	%		2,204,205	55	%		1,865,382	57	%
Time deposits		733,135	17	%		719,286	17	%		704,903	18	%		519,999	16	%
Brokered deposits		287,468	7	%		318,861	8	%		276,821	7	%		166,073	5	%
	$	4,322,510	100	%	$	4,194,220	100	%	$	3,977,031	100	%	$	3,298,276	100	%

Quarter-end balances can greatly fluctuate due to large customer and correspondent bank activity.

Management will continue to focus on growing its core deposit portfolio, including its correspondent banking business at QCBT, as well as shifting the mix from brokered and other higher cost deposits to lower cost core deposits. With the significant success achieved by QCBT in growing its correspondent banking business, QCBT has developed procedures to proactively monitor this industry concentration of deposits and loans. Other deposit-related industy concentrations and large accounts are monitored by the internal asset liability management committees.

BORROWINGS

The subsidiary banks purchase federal funds for short-term funding needs from the FRB or from their correspondent banks. The table below presents the composition of the Company's short-term borrowings.

	As of
	June 30, 2019		March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018		June 30, 2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Overnight repurchase agreements	$	2,181	$	3,056	$	2,084	$	2,186
Federal funds purchased		17,010		12,830		26,690		15,400
	$	19,191	$	15,886	$	28,774	$	17,586

The Company's federal funds purchased fluctuates based on the short-term funding needs of the Company's subsidiary banks.

As a result of their memberships in either the FHLB of Des Moines or Chicago, the subsidiary banks have the ability to borrow funds for short or long-term purposes under a variety of programs. The subsidiary banks can utilize FHLB advances for loan matching as a hedge against the possibility of changing interest rates and when these advances provide a less costly or more readily available source of funds than customer deposits.

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The table below presents the Company's term and overnight FHLB advances.

	As of
	June 30, 2019		March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018		June 30, 2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Term FHLB advances	$	46,433	$	66,380	$	76,327	$	46,600
Overnight FHLB advances		59,300		59,800		190,165		207,500
	$	105,733	$	126,180	$	266,492	$	254,100

Term FHLB advances decreased $19.9 million in the current quarter, as compared to the prior quarter due to maturities. Due to strong deposit growth, the Company did not replace these maturities. Overnight FHLB advances decreased slightly in the second quarter of 2019.

Other borrowings decreased $35.0 million in the current quarter. The Company prepaid two wholesale structured repurchase agreements in the second quarter of 2019 using excess funds generated by strong deposit growth.  The first wholesale structured repurchase agreement totaled $5.0 million and had original maturity date of March 13, 2020 with an interest rate of 2.58%.  The second wholesale structured repurchase agreement totaled $20.0 million and had an original maturity of June 13, 2020 with an interest rate of 2.46%. In addition, wholesale structured repurchase agreements totaling $10.0 million matured in the second quarter of 2019 with an interest rate of 3.59%. The wholesale structured repurchase agreements were utilized as an alternative funding source to FHLB advances and customer deposits. Wholesale structured repurchase agreements were collateralized by certain U.S. government agency securities and residential mortgage backed and related securities.

The Company had subordinated notes totaling $68.3 million as of June 30, 2019, $68.2 million as of March 31, 2019 and $4.8 million as of December 31, 2018.  There were no outstanding subordinated notes as of June 30, 2018.  See Note 5 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our subordinated notes, including the repayment of our term notes (totaling $21.3 million) and our revolving line of credit (totaling $9.0 million) during the first quarter of 2019.

The Company renewed its revolving credit note in the second quarter of 2019.  See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details regarding this renewal. 

It is management's intention to reduce its reliance on wholesale funding, including FHLB advances, wholesale structured repurchase agreements, and brokered deposits. Replacement of this funding with core deposits helps to reduce interest expense as wholesale funding tends to be higher cost. However, the Company may choose to utilize advances and/or brokered deposits to supplement funding needs, as this is a way for the Company to effectively and efficiently manage interest rate risk.

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The table below presents the maturity schedule including weighted average interest cost for the Company's combined wholesale funding portfolio (defined as FHLB advances, brokered deposits and wholesale structured repurchase agreements).

	June 30, 2019				December 31, 2018
			Weighted				Weighted
			Average				Average
Maturity:	Amount Due		Interest Rate		Amount Due		Interest Rate
	(dollars in thousands)
Year ending December 31:
2019	$	315,799	2.34	%	$	510,736	2.35	%
2020		58,382	2.23			48,557	2.31
2021		15,050	2.31			15,050	2.31
2022		3,970	2.00			3,970	2.00
Total Wholesale Funding	$	393,201	2.32	%	$	578,313	2.35	%

During the first six months of 2019, wholesale funding decreased $185.1 million. FHLB overnight advances and term advances decreased $130.9 million and $29.9 million in the first half of 2019, respectively. Brokered deposits increased $10.6 million in the first half of 2019 as some of the banks rotated from overnight advances to short-term brokered deposits, as the latter was cheaper.  Wholesale structured repurchase agreements decreased $35.0 million in the first half of 2019 with $25.0 million of prepayments (with original maturities in 2020) and a $10.0 million maturity.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

The table below presents the composition of the Company's stockholders' equity.

	As of
	June 30, 2019			March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018			June 30, 2018
	(dollars in thousands)
Common stock	$	15,773		$	15,755		$	15,718		$	13,974
Additional paid in capital		272,744			271,673			270,761			190,533
Retained earnings		216,741			204,179			192,203			171,955
AOCI (loss)		(958)			(3,200)			(5,544)			(6,874)
Total stockholders' equity	$	504,300		$	488,407		$	473,138		$	369,588
TCE / TA ratio (non-GAAP)		8.05	%		7.92	%		7.78	%		8.18	%

*     TCE is defined as total common stockholders' equity excluding goodwill and other intangibles. This ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure. See GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity measures the ability of the Company to meet maturing obligations and its existing commitments, to withstand fluctuations in deposit levels, to fund its operations, and to provide for customers' credit needs. The Company monitors liquidity risk through contingency planning stress testing on a regular basis. The Company seeks to avoid over-concentration of funding sources and to establish and maintain contingent funding facilities that can be drawn upon if normal funding sources become unavailable. One source of liquidity is cash and short-term assets, such as interest-bearing deposits in other banks and federal funds sold, which averaged $274.7 million during the second quarter of 2019 and $159.7 million during the full year of 2018. The Company's on balance sheet liquidity position can fluctuate based on short-term activity in deposits and loans.

The subsidiary banks have a variety of sources of short-term liquidity available to them, including federal funds purchased from correspondent banks, FHLB advances, wholesale structured repurchase agreements, brokered deposits, lines of

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credit, borrowing at the Federal Reserve Discount Window, sales of securities AFS, and loan/lease participations or sales. The Company also generates liquidity from the regular principal payments and prepayments made on its loan/lease portfolio, and on the regular monthly payments on its securities portfolio.

At June 30, 2019, the subsidiary banks had 34 lines of credit totaling $373.0 million, of which $1.7 million was secured and $371.3 million was unsecured. At June 30, 2019, the full $373.0 million was available.

At December 31, 2018, the subsidiary banks had 33 lines of credit totaling $363.7 million, of which $1.7 million was secured and $362.0 million was unsecured. At December 31, 2018, $343.7 million of the $363.7 million was available.

The Company has emphasized growing the number and amount of lines of credit in an effort to strengthen this contingent source of liquidity. Additionally, the Company maintains a $20.0 million secured revolving credit note with a variable interest rate and a maturity of June 30, 2020. At June 30, 2019, the full $20.0 million was available.

As of June 30, 2019, the Company had $479.0 million in average correspondent banking deposits spread over 192 relationships. While the Company believes that these funds are relatively stable, there is the potential for large fluctuations that can impact liquidity. Seasonality and the liquidity needs of these correspondent banks can impact balances. Management closely monitors these fluctuations and runs stress scenarios to measure the impact on liquidity and interest rate risk with various levels of correspondent deposit run-off.

Investing activities used cash of $197.1 million during the first six months of 2019, compared to $137.9 million for the same period of 2018. The net decrease in federal funds sold was $16.2 million for the first six months of 2019, compared to a net decrease of $19.3 million for the same period of 2018. The net increase in interest-bearing deposits at financial institutions was $62.1 million for the first six months of 2019, compared to a net decrease of $15.0 million for the same period of 2018. Proceeds from calls, maturities, and paydowns of securities were $33.0 million for the first six months of 2019, compared to $39.8 million for the same period of 2018. Purchases of securities used cash of $10.7 million for the first six months of 2019, compared to $55.0 million for the same period of 2018. Proceeds from sales of securities were $4.7 million for the first six months of 2019, compared to no proceeds from sales of securities for the first six months of 2018. The net increase in loans/leases used cash of $176.4 million for the first six months of 2019 compared to $151.0 million for the same period of 2018.

Financing activities provided cash of $170.2 million for the first six months of 2019, compared to $101.9 million for same period of 2018. Net increases in deposits totaled $345.6 million for the first six months of 2019, compared to $31.7 million for the same period of 2018. During the first six months of 2019, the Company's short-term borrowings decreased $9.6 million, compared to an increase of $3.6 million for the same period of 2018. In the first six months of 2019, the Company decreased short-term and overnight FHLB advances by $130.9 million.  Maturities and principal payments on FHLB term advances totaled $35.0 million and on other borrowings totaled $11.9 million in the first six months of 2019. Prepayments on other borrowings totaled $46.3 million in the first six months of 2019.  During the first six months of 2019, proceeds from subordinated notes were $63.4 million. In the first six months of 2018, the Company increased short-term and overnight FHLB advances by $72.1 million and increased other borrowings by $9.0 million.  Maturities and principal payments on borrowings totaled $13.9 million in the first six months of 2018.

Total cash provided by operating activities was $29.3 million for the first six months of 2019, compared to $29.4 million for the same period of 2018.

Throughout its history, the Company has secured additional capital through various sources, including the issuance of common and preferred stock, as well as trust preferred securities and, most recently, subordinated notes.

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The following table presents the details of the trust preferred securities outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

		Amount		Amount
		Outstanding		Outstanding
		June 30,		December 31,			Interest Rate as of		Interest Rate as of
Name	Date Issued	2019		2018		Interest Rate	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
		(dollars in thousands)
QCR Holdings Statutory Trust II	February 2004	$	10,310	$	10,310	2.85% over 3-month LIBOR	5.17	%	5.65	%
QCR Holdings Statutory Trust III	February 2004		8,248		8,248	2.85% over 3-month LIBOR	5.17	%	5.65	%
QCR Holdings Statutory Trust V	February 2006		10,310		10,310	1.55% over 3-month LIBOR	4.15	%	3.99	%
Community National Statutory Trust II	September 2004		3,093		3,093	2.17% over 3-month LIBOR	4.56	%	4.96	%
Community National Statutory Trust III	March 2007		3,609		3,609	1.75% over 3-month LIBOR	4.16	%	4.54	%
Guaranty Bankshares Statutory Trust I	May 2005		4,640		4,640	1.75% over 3-month LIBOR	4.16	%	4.54	%
		$	40,210	$	40,210	Weighted Average Rate	4.65	%	4.94	%

As described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, on June 21, 2018 the Company entered into interest rate swaps to hedge against the risk of rising rates on its variable rate trust preferred securities.  The floating rate trust preferred securities are tied to 3-month LIBOR, and the interest rate swaps utilize 3-month LIBOR, so the hedge is effective.  The interest rate swaps are designated as a cash flow hedge in accordance with ASC 815.  See Note 4 for the notional amount swapped and the related effective fixed rates.

The Company (on a consolidated basis) and the subsidiary banks are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. 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 the Company and subsidiary banks' financial statements. Refer to Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding regulatory capital.

SPECIAL NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document (including information incorporated by reference) contains, and future oral and written statements of the Company and its management may contain, forward-looking statements, within the meaning of such term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of the Company. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the Company's management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “bode,” “predict,” “suggest,”  “project,” “appear,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “likely,” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events.

The Company's ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain.  Factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, the following:

· The strength of the local, state, and national economy (including the impact of tariffs, a U.S. withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, trade wars and other changes in trade regulation).

· Changes in the interest rate environment.

· The economic impact of past and any future terrorist attacks, acts of war or threats thereof and the response of the United States to any such threats and attacks.

· The impact of cybersecurity risks.

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· The costs, effects and outcomes of existing or future litigation.

· Changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by state and federal regulatory agencies, the FASB, the SEC or the PCAOB.

· Unexpected results of acquisitions which may include failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition.

· The economic impact of exceptional weather occurrences such as tornadoes, floods and blizzards.

· The ability of the Company to manage the risks associated with the foregoing as well as anticipated.

· The imposition of tariffs or other governmental policies impacting the value of the agricultural or other products of our borrowers.

These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. For a discussion of the factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries, see the “Risk Factors” section included under Item 1A of Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company, like other financial institutions, is subject to direct and indirect market risk. Direct market risk exists from changes in interest rates. The Company's net income is dependent on its net interest income. Net interest income is susceptible to interest rate risk to the degree that interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice on a different basis than interest-earning assets. When interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice more quickly than interest-earning assets in a given period, a significant increase in market rates of interest could adversely affect net interest income. Similarly, when interest-earning assets mature or reprice more quickly than interest-bearing liabilities, falling interest rates could result in a decrease in net interest income.

In an attempt to manage the Company's exposure to changes in interest rates, management monitors the Company's interest rate risk. Each subsidiary bank has an asset/liability management committee of the board of directors that meets quarterly to review the bank's interest rate risk position and profitability, and to make or recommend adjustments for consideration by the full board of each bank.

Internal asset/liability management teams consisting of members of the subsidiary banks' management meet weekly to manage the mix of assets and liabilities to maximize earnings and liquidity and minimize interest rate and other risks. Management also reviews the subsidiary banks' securities portfolios, formulates investment strategies, and oversees the timing and implementation of transactions to assure attainment of the board's objectives in an effective manner. Notwithstanding the Company's interest rate risk management activities, the potential for changing interest rates is an uncertainty that can have an adverse effect on net income.

In adjusting the Company's asset/liability position, the board of directors and management attempt to manage the Company's interest rate risk while maintaining or enhancing net interest margins. At times, depending on the level of general interest rates, the relationship between long-term and short-term interest rates, market conditions and competitive factors, the board of directors and management may decide to increase the Company's interest rate risk position somewhat in order to increase its net interest margin. The Company's results of operations and net portfolio values remain vulnerable to increases in interest rates and to fluctuations in the difference between long-term and short-term interest rates.

One method used to quantify interest rate risk is a short-term earnings at risk summary, which is a detailed and dynamic simulation model used to quantify the estimated exposure of net interest income to sustained interest rate changes. This simulation model captures the impact of changing interest rates on the interest income received and interest expense paid on all interest sensitive assets and liabilities reflected on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. This sensitivity analysis demonstrates net interest income exposure annually over a five-year horizon, assuming no balance sheet growth, no balance sheet mix change, and various interest rate scenarios including no change in rates; 100, 200, 300, and 400 basis point upward shifts; and a 100 and 200 basis point downward shifts in interest rates, where interest-bearing assets and liabilities reprice at their earliest possible repricing date.

The model assumes parallel and pro rata shifts in interest rates over a twelve-month period for the 200 basis point upward shift and 100 and 200 basis point downward shifts. For the 400 basis point upward shift, the model assumes a parallel and pro rata shift in interest rates over a twenty-four month period.

Further, in recent years, the Company added additional interest rate scenarios where interest rates experience a parallel and instantaneous shift  (“shock”) upward of 100, 200, 300, and 400 basis points and a parallel and instantaneous shock downward of 100 and 200 basis points. The Company will run additional interest rate scenarios on an as-needed basis.

The asset/liability management committees of the subsidiary bank boards of directors have established policy limits of a 10% decline in net interest income for the 200 basis point upward parallel shift and the 100 basis point downward parallel shift. For the 300 basis point upward shock, the established policy limit is a 25% decline in net interest income. The increased policy limit is appropriate as the shock scenario is extreme and unlikely and warrants a higher limit than the more realistic and traditional parallel/pro-rata shift scenarios.

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Application of the simulation model analysis for select interest rate scenarios at the most recent quarter-end available is presented in the following table:

	NET INTEREST INCOME EXPOSURE in YEAR 1
			As of June 30,		As of December 31,		As of December 31,
INTEREST RATE SCENARIO	POLICY LIMIT		2019		2018		2017
100 basis point downward shift	(10.0)	%	0.7	%	0.7	%	0.3	%
200 basis point upward shift	(10.0)	%	(2.7)	%	(2.7)	%	(3.7)	%
300 basis point upward shock	(25.0)	%	(6.4)	%	(9.0)	%	(8.4)	%

The simulation is well within the board-established policy limits for all three scenarios. Additionally, for all of the various interest rate scenarios modeled and measured by management (as described above), the results at June 30, 2019 were within established risk tolerances as established by policy or by best practice (if the interest rate scenario didn't have a specific policy limit).

Interest rate risk is considered to be one of the most significant market risks affecting the Company. For that reason, the Company engages the assistance of a national consulting firm and its risk management system to monitor and control the Company's interest rate risk exposure.  Other types of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity price risk, do not arise in the normal course of the Company's business activities.

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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a‑15(e) and 15d‑15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act of 1934) as of June 30, 2019. Based on that evaluation, the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed and submitted under the Exchange Act was recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have been no significant changes to the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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QCR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1           Legal Proceedings

There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to their respective businesses.

Item 1A        Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the risk factors applicable to the Company from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1.A. “Risk Factors,” in the Company's  Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2018. Please refer to that section of the Company's Form 10‑K for disclosures regarding the risks and uncertainties related to the Company's business.

Item 2           Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3           Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4           Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5           Other Information

None

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6           Exhibits

31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a‑14(a)/15d‑14(a).
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a‑14(a)/15d‑14(a).
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018; and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

QCR HOLDINGS, INC.

(Registrant)

Date	August 6, 2019	/s/ Larry J. Helling
		Larry J. Helling
		Chief Executive Officer
Date	August 6, 2019	/s/ Todd A. Gipple
		Todd A. Gipple, President
		Chief Operating Officer
		Chief Financial Officer
Date	August 6, 2019	/s/ Elizabeth A. Grabin
		Elizabeth A. Grabin, Senior Vice President
		Chief Accounting Officer
		(Principal Accounting Officer)

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