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Exhibit 99
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2012 was a great year for First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. We had solid financial performance, strengthened our balance sheet with increases in capital and reserves and reduced our level of non-performing assets. Moreover, we enhanced shareholder value with an increase in dividends and a higher book value per share. Net income for 2012 was $14,025,000 compared to $11,372,000 for 2011, and diluted earnings per share increased to $1.62 per share compared to $1.29 for 2011. Our consolidated capital ratios remain strong when compared to peer banks with our Tier 1 Capital ratio reaching 14.51% at December 31, 2012. Also, book value per share increased to $17.53 on December 31, 2012 compared to $16.18 on December 31, 2011.

The growth in net income was the result of growth in the balance sheet (loans, investments and deposits), a reduction in credit costs due to improvement in our level of non-performing assets, growth in mortgage banking revenue, and more income from security transactions. Despite the sluggish economic environment in 2012, we increased commercial and agricultural real estate loan balances with total loans increasing to $911 million on December 31, 2012 from $860 million at last year end. Also, investment balances increased by $29 million over the same period. Deposit balances increased by $103 million to $1.27 billion at December 31, 2012 reflecting growth in core relationships as both checking and savings account balances increased. The growth in the balance sheet led to net interest income increasing to $49.6 million in 2012 from $48.3 million in 2011. The 2012 net interest margin remained essentially the same as last year at 3.51% on a tax-equivalent basis. The flat yield curve and historically low level of interest rates continues to create an environment that stresses bank profitability. This is primarily because it reduces the spread between the yields we can obtain on earning assets and the rates we pay on deposits and other liabilities. So, we were pleased with our growth and steady net interest margin in 2012.

As I mentioned previously, our credit costs were lower in 2012. This includes the provision for loan losses which was $2.6 million in 2012 compared to $3.1 million last year. Our non-performing loans and other real estate owned declined to $8.8 million at December 31, 2012 compared to $12.0 million at last year-end. Net loan charge-offs amounted to $2.0 million in 2012 which is down from $2.4 million in 2011. The improvement in these metrics allowed us to reduce the provision for loan losses. We continue to have a strong coverage ratio, which is the allowance for loan losses to the level of non-accrual loans, of 156%.

Non-interest income also increased in 2012 with total non-interest income of $18.3 million compared to $15.8 million in 2011. The record low level of interest rates led to greater mortgage refinance activity in 2012 and an increase mortgage fee income. During 2012, we originated $136 million in mortgage loans that produced $1.5 million in mortgage banking revenue compared to $.8 million last year. Income from security transactions also increased in 2012. We recorded more gains on the sale of securities and did not incur any impairment charges on the trust preferred securities we own primarily because the level of community bank defaults has slowed. Revenues from our trust and brokerage operations also increased during 2012.

Our 2012 financial performance resulted in an increase in book value per share. In addition, we increased our dividends paid per share to $.63 in 2012 compared to $.38 paid per share in 2011. Due to the uncertainty that existed in 2012 regarding future tax rates, the Board of Directors elected to move the dividend that would have normally been paid January 2013 to December 2012. The tax rate on dividend income did increase for 2013. We anticipate resuming our semi-annual dividend in 2013 with dividends expected to be paid in June and December.

In previous communications I have detailed 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. The project was reviewed during the quarter and we finalized plans to roll-out new deposit products, invest in technology that will drive future efficiencies and revenues, and implement programs that will bring greater focus on our customers in 2013. We also meet quarterly with managers in each of our regions to review our progress in developing new and expanded relationships across our business lines and are pleased with the initial results.

As we think about 2013, we see both challenges and opportunities. The primary challenges are that businesses and individuals remain cautious about the future and therefore are slow to invest and borrow, that interest rates are expected to remain quite low for perhaps another two years, that regulatory oversight and costs associated with regulatory compliance will continue to increase and that rates on all forms of taxes are likely to remain high and could increase from their current levels. The primary opportunities are that the overall economy is slowly improving, the agricultural sector is robust, the housing sector is improving and real estate prices have stabilized. Moreover, our balance sheet is strong, First Mid’s reputation is excellent and we have an outstanding team of managers and Board members who have the capacity to manage what is manageable and adapt to what is not manageable. So, on balance, I remain quite optimistic about our future in 2013 and beyond.

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

Very Truly Yours,
William S. Rowland



Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

January 25, 2013


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





CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 


 
(in thousands, except share data)
Dec 31

Dec 31

 
2012

2011

 
 
 
Assets
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
38,110

$
43,356

Federal funds sold and other interest-bearing deposits
44,602

29,746

Certificates of deposit investments
6,665

13,231

Investment securities:
 
 
Available-for-sale, at fair value
508,309

478,916

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

51

Loans
911,065

860,074

Less allowance for loan losses
(11,776
)
(11,120
)
Net loans
899,289

848,954

Premises and equipment, net
29,670

30,717

Goodwill, net
25,753

25,753

Intangible assets, net
3,161

3,934

Other assets
22,473

26,298

Total assets
$
1,578,032

$
1,500,956

 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
Non-interest bearing
$
263,838

$
198,962

Interest bearing
1,010,227

971,772

Total deposits
1,274,065

1,170,734

Repurchase agreements with customers
113,484

132,380

Other borrowings
5,000

28,000

Junior subordinated debentures
20,620

20,620

Other liabilities
8,176

8,255

  Total liabilities
1,421,345

1,359,989

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

43,785

Common stock ($4 par value; authorized 18,000,000 shares;
 
 
     issued 7,682,535 shares in 2012 and 7,553,094 shares in 2011)
30,730

30,212

Additional paid-in capital
31,685

29,368

Retained earnings
78,986

71,739

Deferred compensation
2,953

2,904

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
4,544

3,148

Treasury stock at cost, 1,711,646 shares in 2012 and
 
 
     and 1,546,529 in 2011
(44,246
)
(40,189
)
Total stockholders’ equity
156,687

140,967

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,578,032

$
1,500,956





 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands)
 
 
For the period ended December 31,
2012

2011

 
 
 
Interest income:
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
43,949

$
45,399

Interest on investment securities
11,684

11,013

Interest on certificates of deposit
57

78

Interest on federal funds sold & other deposits
77

282

Total interest income
55,767

56,772

Interest expense:
 
 
Interest on deposits
4,843

6,725

Interest on repurchase agreements with customers
117

172

Interest on other borrowings
634

837

Interest on subordinated debt
563

770

Total interest expense
6,157

8,504

Net interest income
49,610

48,268

Provision for loan losses
2,647

3,101

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
46,963

45,167

Non-interest income:
 
 
Trust revenues
3,330

3,030

Brokerage commissions
688

650

Insurance commissions
1,813

1,786

Services charges
4,808

4,817

Securities gains (losses), net
934

486

Impairment losses on securities
127

(886
)
Mortgage banking revenues
1,509

788

ATM / debit card revenue
3,554

3,483

Other
1,547

1,633

Total non-interest income
18,310

15,787

Non-interest expense:
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
23,433

22,247

Net occupancy and equipment expense
8,088

7,960

FDIC insurance
875

1,167

Amortization of intangible assets
773

1,134

Legal and professional expense
2,093

2,070

Other
7,576

8,475

Total non-interest expense
42,838

43,053

Income before income taxes
22,435

17,901

Income taxes
8,410

6,529

Net income
$
14,025

$
11,372

 
 
 
Per Share Information
 
 
For the period ended December 31,
2012

2011

Basic earnings per common share
$
1.62

$
1.29

Diluted earnings per common share
$
1.62

$
1.29

Dividends paid per common share
$
0.63

$
0.38

Book value per share at Dec 31
$
17.53

$
16.18

OTCBB market price of stock at Dec 31
$
22.75

$
18.45





CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
 
 
For the period ended December 31,
2012

2011

 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
140,967

$
112,265

Net income
14,025

11,372

Dividends on preferred stock and common stock
(6,778
)
(5,989
)
Issuance of preferred and common stock
10,885

20,446

Purchase of treasury stock
(3,912
)
(2,385
)
Deferred compensation and other adjustments
104

44

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income
1,396

5,214

Balance at end of period
$
156,687

$
140,967



 
CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL RATIOS
 
 
 
 
 
Primary Capital Measurements
2012

2011

For the period ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
Leverage ratio
9.66
%
8.99
%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
14.51
%
13.37
%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
15.65
%
14.48
%