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Exhibit 99
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Financial results for 2012 continue to be strong with growth in earnings and earnings per share, reduced levels of non-performing assets, a stronger capital position, and an increase in book value per share. Net income for the first nine months of 2012 was $10,516,000 compared to $8,102,000 for the first nine months of 2011. Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.22 per share compared to $.90 per share for the first nine months of 2011. The growth in net income has been the result of increases in loan and investment balances, growth in mortgage banking revenue, reduced credit costs, and expense control. I am pleased with the growth in loans despite continued sluggish economic conditions. Loan balances increased from $860 million on December 31, 2011 to $899 million on September 30, 2012 with growth in commercial and agricultural real estate loans. Record low interest rates have led to greater refinance activity and an increase in mortgage fee income. In addition, we have not incurred any impairment charges in 2012 on our trust preferred securities as the level of community bank defaults has slowed. Finally, we have kept our operating expenses for 2012 at virtually the same level as 2011 despite increased regulatory compliance costs.

The largest component of credit costs is the provision for loan losses which was $1.8 million for the first nine months of 2012 compared to $2.6 million for the same period last year. Our non-performing loans and other real estate owned declined to $8.9 million at September 30, 2012 compared to $12.0 million at December 31, 2011 and $14.7 million on September 30, 2011. Net loan charge-offs amounted to $1.2 million during the first nine months of 2012 which is down from $2.5 million of loans charged off in the first nine months of 2011. The improvement in these two metrics allowed us to reduce the provision. We continue to have a strong coverage ratio of the allowance for loan losses to the level of non-accrual loans of 163%.

The net result of these financial improvements was an increase in the book value of First Mid common stock to $17.53 per share on September 30, 2012 from $16.18 on December 31, 2011 and $16.16 on September 30, 2011.

In the last quarterly report, I commented on capital and capital planning. I mentioned that all of our capital ratios have increased over the past few years and are well in excess of current regulatory requirements. In June 2012, our regulators issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for an initiative called Basel III that revises minimum capital levels for banks to be phased-in over the next several years. We have reviewed the proposal, developed internal capital projections, and believe that we will continue to exceed the capital ratios specified in the regulation. We will monitor the proposal to see what changes are made as the rules are finalized in the next few months and will adjust our plans as required.

A more detailed analysis of our financial results will be included in the third quarter 2012 Form 10-Q which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and be available for viewing at www.firstmid.com on or about November 9, 2012.

In previous communications I have mentioned our progress on Excellence 2015. This project has as its core objective broad-based initiatives that will benefit all of our stakeholders before April 2015, the 150th anniversary of First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, N.A. During the third quarter, we completed customer and employee satisfaction surveys. We were pleased with the response level of the surveys and that overall feedback was positive. We are developing action plans to address areas where we can serve our customers better and provide our employees with an even more fulfilling work environment. Another objective includes expanding our service offerings. We added an experienced cash management professional in our Highland region and another professional to our insurance team to focus on our customers’ commercial property and casualty insurance needs.

On a less positive note, you should be aware that Illinois Governor Quinn signed SB 3616 (Enterprise Zone Reform & Extension Bill) on August 7, 2012. Among other things, this bill repealed the deduction for dividends paid by corporations doing business in an Enterprise Zone. Thus, dividends paid by First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. after August 7, 2012 will no longer be deductible for Illinois tax purposes. For additional information, you should consult with your tax professional.

Economic conditions and the interest rate environment remain difficult for banks. The Federal Reserve’s latest round of quantitative easing (QE3) and projections for interest rates to remain low for a sustained period will provide a difficult environment for the net interest margin of all banks for the next few years. Despite these conditions, we have increased our profitability by growing loans and deposits, diversifying our revenue with growth in trust and wealth management, brokerage, and insurance services, and continuing to watch our expenses closely.




Another challenge impacting the agricultural community was the heat and drought conditions that persisted this summer in central Illinois. Initial results show crop yields in 2012 are below historical averages. However, it does not appear this will result in significant problems for First Mid because of the high level of operational expertise of our farm customers, the quality of their balance sheets, and the fact that the vast majority of these customers maintained crop insurance.

Thank you for your continued support of First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.

Very Truly Yours,

/s/ William S. Rowland

William S. Rowland
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

October 25, 2012



First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.
1421 Charleston Avenue
Mattoon, Illinois 61938
217-234-7454
www.firstmid.com




CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 
(unaudited)

 
(in thousands, except share data)
Sep 30

Dec 31

 
2012

2011

 
 
 
Assets
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
36,972,000

$
43,356,000

Federal funds sold and other interest-bearing deposits
8,756,000

29,746,000

Certificates of deposit investments
8,504,000

13,231,000

Investment securities:
 
 
Available-for-sale, at fair value
525,752,000

478,916,000

Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (estimated FV of $0 at
 
 
     Sep 30, 2012 and $51 at Dec 31, 2011, respectively)
0

51000

Loans
899,367,000

860,074,000

Less allowance for loan losses
(11,645,000
)
(11,120,000
)
Net loans
887,722,000

848,954,000

Premises and equipment, net
29,982,000

30,717,000

Goodwill, net
25,753,000

25,753,000

Intangible assets, net
3,331,000

3,934,000

Other assets
21,934,000

26,298,000

Total assets
$
1,548,706,000

$
1,500,956,000

 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
Non-interest bearing
$
217,253,000

$
198,962,000

Interest bearing
1,023,415,000

971,772,000

Total deposits
1,240,668,000

1,170,734,000

Repurchase agreements with customers
111,870,000

132,380,000

Other borrowings
9,750,000

28,000,000

Junior subordinated debentures
20,620,000

20,620,000

Other liabilities
8,110,000

8,255,000

  Total liabilities
1,391,018,000

1,359,989,000

Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
Preferred stock (no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares;
 
 
     issued 10,427 shares in 2012 and 8,777 shares in 2011)
52,035,000

43,785,000

Common stock ($4 par value; authorized 18,000,000 shares;
 
 
     issued 7,641,802 shares in 2012 and 7,553,094 shares in 2011)
30,567,000

30,212,000

Additional paid-in capital
30,896,000

29,368,000

Retained earnings
77,843,000

71,739,000

Deferred compensation
2,835,000

2,904,000

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
5,392,000

3,148,000

Treasury stock at cost, 1,616,283 shares in 2012 and
 
 
     and 1,546,529 in 2011
(41,880,000
)
(40,189,000
)
Total stockholders’ equity
157,688,000

140,967,000

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,548,706,000

$
1,500,956,000





 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands) (unaudited)
 
 
For the period ended September 30,
2012

2011

 
 
 
Interest income:
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
32,863

$
33,947

Interest on investment securities
8,893

8,063

Interest on certificates of deposit
46

60

Interest on federal funds sold & other deposits
62

249

Total interest income
41,864

42,319

Interest expense:
 
 
Interest on deposits
3,845

5,260

Interest on repurchase agreements with customers
100

122

Interest on other borrowings
570

579

Interest on subordinated debt
428

632

Total interest expense
4,943

6,593

Net interest income
36,921

35,726

Provision for loan losses
1,751

2,584

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
35,170

33,142

Non-interest income:
 
 
Trust revenues
2,371

2,181

Brokerage commissions
494

485

Insurance commissions
1,476

1,503

Services charges
3,537

3,583

Securities gains (losses), net
933

412

Impairment losses on securities
127

(584
)
Mortgage banking revenues
1,038

428

ATM / debit card revenue
2,543

2,603

Other
1,081

1,153

Total non-interest income
13,600

11,764

Non-interest expense:
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
17,437

16,483

Net occupancy and equipment expense
6,042

6,008

FDIC insurance
665

937

Amortization of intangible assets
603

858

Legal and professional expense
1,665

1,666

Other
5,549

6,215

Total non-interest expense
31,961

32,167

Income before income taxes
16,809

12,739

Income taxes
6,293

4,637

Net income
$
10,516

$
8,102

 
 
 
Per Share Information (unaudited)
 
 
For the period ended September 30,
2012

2011

Basic earnings per common share
$
1.22

$
0.90

Diluted earnings per common share
$
1.22

$
0.90

Book value per share at Sep 30
$
17.53

$
16.16

OTCBB market price of stock at Sep 30
$
25.50

$
18.70





CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands) (unaudited)
 
 
For the period ended September 30,
2012

2011

 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
140,967

$
112,265

Net income
10,516

8,102

Dividends on preferred stock and common stock
(4,412
)
(3,789
)
Issuance of preferred and common stock
9,942

20,300

Purchase of treasury stock
(1,637
)
(2,015
)
Deferred compensation and other adjustments
68

20

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income
2,244

6,109

Balance at end of period
$
157,688

$
140,992



 
CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL RATIOS
 
 
 
 
 
Primary Capital Measurements (unaudited):
2012
2011
For the period ended September 30,
 
 
 
 
 
Leverage ratio
9.83
%
8.95
%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
14.73
%
13.82
%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
15.88
%
14.91
%