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Exhibit 99
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We have completed the first half of 2013 and our financial results continue to be solid with an increase in earnings, higher regulatory capital ratios, and strong asset quality. Net income for the first half of 2013 was $7,193,000 compared to $6,869,000 for the first six months of last year. Diluted earnings per share for the first six months of 2013 were $.84 per share compared to $.80 per share for the same period last year.

Net income increased due to greater net interest income with growth in earning assets on the balance sheet (loans and investments) over the past year, a reduction in credit costs because of reduced non-performing assets, growth in trust and brokerage revenue, and by controlling operating expenses at near 2012 levels.

Net interest income for the first half of 2013 amounted to $24.5 million compared to $24.3 million for the first six months of 2012. Since June 30, 2012, loan balances increased $70 million, investment balances increased $24 million, and deposit balances increased $37 million. The balance sheet shows a decline in total assets since year-end as we have reduced our level of excess federal funds sold. The growth in the balance sheet over the past twelve months, however, has offset a decline in the net interest margin as the margin for the first six months of 2013 was 3.42% compared to 3.50% for the first six months of last year on a tax-equivalent basis. In the past, I have commented that the flat yield curve and low level of interest rates provided an environment that squeezed the spread between yields obtained on assets and those paid on liabilities. This has been the case in 2013 for the banking industry.

Credit costs were lower including the provision for loan losses which we reduced by $299,000 compared to the first half of last year. Total non-performing assets (non-performing loans and other real estate owned) declined to $7.8 million at June 30, 2013 compared to $9.7 million at June 30, 2012. Net loan charge-offs for the first six months of 2013 were $377,000 compared to $696,000 for the first half of last year. The improvement in these two metrics allowed us to reduce the provision for loan losses. We continue to have a strong coverage ratio of the allowance for loan losses to the level of non-accrual loans of 181%.

Year-to-date total non-interest income was $9.3 million compared to $9.1 million last year. ATM and debit card fees increased due to a greater number of electronic transactions. Also, revenues from our trust and brokerage areas increased for the first six months of 2013 compared to the same period last year while insurance revenues declined primarily due to lower contingency income received from carriers based upon our claims experience. Operating expenses in 2013 remained close to 2012 levels as total overhead for the first six months of 2013 was $21.5 million compared to $21.4 million for the same period last year.

Since my last communication at the end of the first quarter, two major events have occurred which I believe will be long-term positives for First Mid and perhaps for community banks in general. First, after several years of analysis and discussion, U.S. banking regulators in early July 2013 published capital rules relating to the Basel III initiative. The rules appear to be positive for us in that they provide us with more favorable treatment of our capital than was included in last year's proposed rules and our past capital and balance sheet management actions position First Mid very well for the future. These rules provide capital flexibility which can be used to support future growth. Moreover, these same rules will likely require the largest banks to hold significantly more capital than in the past which is appropriate given the impact they have proven to have on the financial sector. The new Basel III rules should help level the playing field between community banks and those that have been deemed “too big to fail.”

Second, over the past 60-90 days, we have seen a significant increase in long-term interest rates as the Federal Reserve has hinted that its program of asset purchases may slow and perhaps stop in the months ahead. This increase in interest rates will certainly result in a period of adjustment for First Mid and other banks as financial instruments begin to reprice and securities are marked-to-market. Nevertheless, this is a positive for the long-term, and a sign of a healthier economy and increased optimism about the future. Since the financial crisis, we have witnessed the longest period of near-zero interest rates in our nation's history across all asset maturities and it is positive to see signs that the monetary environment is beginning to return to a more normalized state. Our second quarter Form 10-Q will be available in early August 2013 and will contain a comprehensive analysis of our financial results. I urge all shareholders to review this document so as to enhance your understanding of First Mid.

We continue to make progress on our Excellence 2015 initiative. During the quarter, we completed our initial enterprise risk management assessment to ensure that our risk management systems in the various business lines are aligned to our enterprise-wide strategy. Over the next few quarters, the board and management team will evaluate and implement measurements to evaluate and monitor our risk positions in the future. We also completed a branch network assessment and implemented changes to reduce costs without disrupting our customer service levels as we strive to be more efficient. We continue to be pleased with the progress we are making through the Excellence 2015 initiative.

With the internal improvements that we have made and the strength of our financial position, I continue to be optimistic about the opportunities for growth that lie ahead. Thank you for your continued support of First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.




Very Truly Yours,
William S. Rowland
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
July 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)
June 30

Dec 31

 
2013

2012

 
 
 
Assets
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
29,773

$
38,110

Federal funds sold and other interest-bearing deposits
2,092

44,602

Certificates of deposit investments
1,992

6,665

Investment securities:
 
 
Available-for-sale, at fair value
533,835

508,309

Loans
915,813

911,065

Less allowance for loan losses
(12,131
)
(11,776
)
Net loans
903,682

899,289

Premises and equipment, net
29,094

29,670

Goodwill, net
25,753

25,753

Intangible assets, net
2,820

3,161

Other assets
26,074

22,473

Total assets
$
1,555,115

$
1,578,032

 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
Non-interest bearing
$
231,526

$
263,838

Interest bearing
1,039,608

1,010,227

Total deposits
1,271,134

1,274,065

Repurchase agreements with customers
94,694

113,484

Other borrowings
12,500

5,000

Junior subordinated debentures
20,620

20,620

Other liabilities
7,220

8,176

  Total liabilities
1,406,168

1,421,345

Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
Preferred stock (no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares;
 
 
     issued 10,427 shares in 2013 and 2012)
52,035

52,035

Common stock ($4 par value; authorized 18,000,000 shares;
 
 
     issued 7,734,257 shares in 2013 and 7,682,535 shares in 2012)
30,937

30,730

Additional paid-in capital
32,809

31,685

Retained earnings
82,723

78,986

Deferred compensation
2,824

2,953

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(6,549
)
4,544

Treasury stock at cost, 1,779,291 shares in 2013 and
 
 
     and 1,711,646 in 2012
(45,832
)
(44,246
)
Total stockholders’ equity
148,947

156,687

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,555,115

$
1,578,032





 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands)
 
 
For the period ended June 30,
2013

2012

 
 
 
Interest income:
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
20,825

$
21,870

Interest on investment securities
5,539

5,955

Interest on certificates of deposit
13

34

Interest on federal funds sold & other deposits
31

47

Total interest income
26,408

27,906

Interest expense:
 
 
Interest on deposits
1,460

2,730

Interest on repurchase agreements with customers
25

75

Interest on other borrowings
117

504

Interest on subordinated debt
261

286

Total interest expense
1,863

3,595

Net interest income
24,545

24,311

Provision for loan losses
732

1,031

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
23,813

23,280

Non-interest income:
 
 
Trust revenues
1,699

1,612

Brokerage commissions
389

310

Insurance commissions
896

1,084

Services charges
2,355

2,289

Securities gains (losses), net
835

823

Mortgage banking revenues
591

563

ATM / debit card revenue
1,830

1,691

Other
669

705

Total non-interest income
9,264

9,077

Non-interest expense:
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
11,769

11,523

Net occupancy and equipment expense
4,145

4,014

FDIC insurance
435

463

Amortization of intangible assets
341

424

Legal and professional expense
1,162

1,108

Other
3,678

3,867

Total non-interest expense
21,530

21,399

Income before income taxes
11,547

10,958

Income taxes
4,354

4,089

Net income
$
7,193

$
6,869

 
 
 
Per Share Information
 
 
For the period ended June 30,
2013

2012

Basic earnings per common share
$
0.84

$
0.80

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.84

$
0.80

Book value per share at Jun 30
$
16.27

$
16.89

OTCBB market price of stock at Jun 30
$
22.29

$
25.75





CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
 
 
For the period ended June 30,
2013

2012

 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
156,687

$
140,967

Net income
7,193

6,869

Dividends on preferred stock and common stock
(6,778
)
(5,989
)
Issuance of preferred and common stock
1,157

9,553

Purchase of treasury stock
(1,593
)
(911
)
Deferred compensation and other adjustments
52

123

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income
(11,093
)
642

Balance at end of period
$
148,947

$
153,935



 
CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL RATIOS
 
 
 
 
 
Primary Capital Measurements
2013

2012

For the period ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
 
Leverage ratio
9.97
%
9.71
%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
15.03
%
14.88
%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
16.21
%
16.04
%