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Exhibit 99
QUARTERLY REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
2015 SECOND QUARTER

First Mid Announces:

Celebration of 150th Anniversary
Record Quarterly Earnings & Continued Strong Asset Quality
NASDAQ Opening Bell Ceremony & Completion of Capital Raise
Community Banking & SBA Lending Awards

During the second quarter of 2015, First Mid celebrated a significant milestone. In April 2015, First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust, N.A. celebrated its 150 year anniversary of the date that the bank was first chartered in April 1865. First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust, N.A. is one of the longest standing nationally-chartered banks in the United States and the oldest in Illinois. The longevity and success of the bank over such a long period of time is a testimony to all the stakeholders who have supported this institution over the years.

With the first half of 2015 completed, I am pleased to report that the financial results for First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. were solid with growth in earnings and earnings per share, continued strong asset quality ratios, an increase in tangible book value per share, and higher regulatory capital ratios. Net income for the first six months of 2015 was $8,195,000 compared to $7,636,000 for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $.97 per share for the first six months of 2015 compared to $.91 for the first six months of 2014. For the second quarter of 2015, net income was $4,156,000 compared to $4,029,000 for the second quarter of 2014, while diluted earnings per share were $.49 for the second quarter of 2015 compared to $.48 for the same period last year. Net income for the second quarter of 2015 was the highest that we have ever had for a quarter. The quarterly net income resulted from good operating performance aided by one-time recoveries of non-accrual loan interest.

Based upon the strength our performance, the Board of Directors increased the common stock dividend paid for the first half of 2015. Our common stock dividends paid through June 30, 2015 were $.29 per share compared to $.26 for the same period last year.

Year-to-date net income increased due to improvement in several areas including greater net interest income with growth in loans over the past year, reduced provision for loan loss expense, increases in mortgage banking and brokerage revenues, and lower operating expenses. Comparing the second quarter of 2015 to the second quarter of last year, net income increased due to greater net interest income including a higher net interest margin and greater mortgage banking and brokerage revenues.

Year-to-date net interest income totaled $26.0 million compared to $25.4 million for the same period last year while the second quarter of 2015 was $13.3 million compared to $12.8 million for the second quarter of 2014. Loan balances increased over the past year with total loans at $1.06 billion as of June 30, 2015 compared to $1.02 billion last June. The growth in loans has been primarily commercial operating loans across our market area. Loan balances at June 30, 2015 were down slightly from year-end as the growth in commercial operating loans has been offset by seasonal paydowns on agricultural operating loans and continued amortization of residential real estate loans. The growth in loans and investments from last June increased the level of earning assets resulting in the increase in net interest income. Our funding mix changed slightly over the past year with a decline in deposits offset by growth in customer repurchase agreements. Deposit balances moved from $1.29 billion on June 30, 2014 to $1.27 billion on June 30, 2015 as we did not replace a $10 million brokered CD and we reduced higher-cost CD balances, while repurchase agreements increased by $22.3 million. Since year-end, deposit balances have decreased by $5.9 million due to a $5 million brokered CD that matured and was not replaced and declines in CD balances.

The combination of lower loan growth than we have experienced the past few years and continued low market rates for investments has reduced earning asset yields and our net interest margin declined slightly during the first six months of 2015. The net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis for the first six months of 2015 was 3.50% compared to 3.53% for the same period last year. The quarterly trend in the net interest margin was positive as the second quarter of 2015 was 3.57% compared to 3.54% for the second quarter of 2014. We recovered approximately $343,000 in interest from non-accrual loans that helped in increasing the margin for the quarter.

Our year-to-date provision for loan losses declined to $408,000 compared to $451,000 for the first six months of 2014 while the provision for the second quarter of 2015 was $143,000 compared to $128,000 for the second quarter of 2014. We have been able to reduce our provision expense as we continue to reduce non-performing assets. Our non-performing loans and other real estate owned were $3.3 million at June 30, 2015 compared to $4.8 million at December 31, 2014 and $5.2 million at June 30, 2014. Year-



to-date net charge-offs remain low although slightly higher than last year. For the first six months of 2015, net charge-offs were $159,000 compared to $19,000 for the same period last year. We continue to have a strong coverage ratio of the allowance for loan losses to the level of non-performing loans of 454% as of June 30, 2015.

Non-interest income for the first six months of 2015 was $9.3 million as compared to $9.5 million for the first six months of 2014 while non-interest income was $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2015 as compared to $5.0 million for the second quarter last year. Last year, the company recognized more gains on the sale of securities and this accounts for the difference. Gains on the sale of securities for the first six months of 2014 were $504,000 higher than the same period this year. Mortgage banking revenues increased by $121,000 from last year as we have seen an increase in originations and were aided by lower mortgage rates early in the year. Insurance commissions were $110,000 higher than last year with greater income from carriers based upon claims experience and increased sales commission revenues. Revenues from the trust and wealth management area were $100,000 higher than the first six months of last year as we had greater brokerage revenue.

We continue to see positives from our cost savings efforts including a branch rationalization initiative that led to two branch closings. Operating expenses for the first six months of 2015 were $22.0 million as compared to $22.2 million for the same period last year. Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2015 were $11.2 million which was essentially the same as the second quarter of last year. Operating expenses were lower even though we recorded $265,000 in acquisition-related costs from the announced 12 branch acquisition from Old National Bank. The primary reason for the decline is a reduction in occupancy expenses. Occupancy expenses decreased by $358,000 due to several factors including the branch closures, reduced lease expenses from moving our insurance operations to another location, and full amortization of leasehold improvements for an existing facility.

We continue to proceed with the integration planning process and the branch acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2015. Our team is focused on ensuring a smooth transition for customers and employees. We sent Welcome Packets to customers to explain the transition and are following-up with personal calls and meetings to ensure all questions are answered. We have also held employee training sessions to review First Mid policies and begin system training. We are excited to have nearly 100 employees join the First Mid team. I am proud of how effectively our team is working through the integration and we look forward to the opportunity to begin serving customers in the Southern Illinois region.

During the second quarter of 2015, the company completed a private placement of its common stock. The company received approximately $29.3 million from the offering and intends to use the proceeds to provide additional capital support for the pending branch acquisition and for general corporate purposes. As a result, each of our four regulatory capital ratios were higher at June 30, 2015 and remain in excess of the regulatory minimums to be considered well-capitalized. Our tangible book value per share also increased and was $17.00 at June 30, 2015 compared to $15.63 at year-end and $13.34 last June. Over the past few years, we have taken steps to increase the visibility of the company, increase the universe of potential investors, and enhance liquidity in our stock. The company also celebrated its one-year anniversary of listing on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) by participating in the NASDAQ’s opening bell ceremonies on May 29, 2015. This was a good opportunity to talk about First Mid’s mission, values, and performance on a national level.

During the second quarter, First Mid received recognition that is noteworthy. American Banker Magazine ranked First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust, N.A. as one of the Top 200 community banks in the United States based upon our financial performance. In addition, First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust, N.A. was recently named the Community Lender of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Illinois District Office for the second consecutive year. Each year the Illinois District Office honors small businesses and small business advocates for their contributions to Illinois’ economy and society. We were honored to receive this award.

In conclusion, I am pleased with our strong financial results and am excited about the opportunities ahead. Thank you for your continued support of First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. and please contact me if you should have any questions.

Sincerely,
Joseph R. Dively
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
217-258-9520
jdively@firstmid.com

July 30, 2015



Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results
 
 
 
FIRST MID-ILLINOIS BANCSHARES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
(unaudited)

 


 
(unaudited)

 
June 30,

 
December 31,

 
June 30.

 
2015

 
2014
 
2014
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
46,334

 
$
51,730

 
$
57,535

Investment securities
465,896

 
431,506

 
439,190

Loans (including loans held for sale)
1,059,103

 
1,062,406

 
1,022,251

Less allowance for loan losses
(13,931
)
 
(13,682
)
 
(13,681
)
Net loans
1,045,172

 
1,048,724

 
1,008,570

Premises and equipment, net
27,208

 
27,352

 
27,868

Goodwill and intangibles, net
27,286

 
27,597

 
27,915

Other assets
22,224

 
20,194

 
21,774

Total assets
$
1,634,120

 
$
1,607,103

 
$
1,582,852

 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest bearing
$
226,229

 
$
222,116

 
$
226,544

Interest bearing
1,039,970

 
1,049,961

 
1,064,353

Total deposits
1,266,199

 
1,272,077

 
1,290,897

Repurchase agreements with customers
117,468

 
121,869

 
95,159

Other borrowings
25,000

 
20,000

 
10,000

Junior subordinated debentures
20,620

 
20,620

 
20,620

Other liabilities
6,938

 
7,621

 
7,552

  Total liabilities
1,436,225

 
1,442,187

 
1,424,228

  Total stockholders’ equity
197,895

 
164,916

 
158,624

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,634,120

 
$
1,607,103

 
$
1,582,852

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Six months ended
 
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Balance at beginning of period
$
164,916

 
$
149,381

Net income
8,195

 
7,636

Dividends on preferred stock and common stock
(3,130
)
 
(3,731
)
Issuance of preferred and common stock
28,739

 
1,148

Purchase of treasury stock
(962
)
 
(902
)
Deferred compensation and other adjustments
156

 
10

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income
(19
)
 
5,082

Balance at end of period
$
197,895

 
$
158,624




Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results
 
 
 
FIRST MID-ILLINOIS BANCSHARES, INC.
 
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
 
 
(In thousands, except per share data)(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
$
11,724

 
$
11,039

 
$
22,776

 
$
21,851

Interest on investment securities
2,430

 
2,545

 
4,791

 
5,068

Interest on federal funds sold & other deposits
18

 
16

 
44

 
43

Total interest income
14,172

 
13,600

 
27,611

 
26,962

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 

 
 
Interest on deposits
513

 
583

 
1,045

 
1,192

Interest on repurchase agreements with customers
15

 
10

 
29

 
22

Interest on other borrowings
170

 
66

 
323

 
134

Interest on subordinated debt
130

 
129

 
258

 
255

Total interest expense
828

 
788

 
1,655

 
1,603

Net interest income
13,344

 
12,812

 
25,956

 
25,359

Provision for loan losses
143

 
128

 
408

 
451

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
13,201

 
12,684

 
25,548

 
24,908

Non-interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trust revenues
860

 
848

 
1,780

 
1,781

Brokerage commissions
306

 
233

 
584

 
483

Insurance commissions
474

 
441

 
1,109

 
999

Service charges
1,278

 
1,353

 
2,467

 
2,497

Securities gains, net
1

 
543

 
230

 
734

Mortgage banking revenues
210

 
158

 
377

 
256

ATM / debit card revenue
1,018

 
1,002

 
2,024

 
1,975

Other
390

 
412

 
765

 
746

Total non-interest income
4,537

 
4,990

 
9,336

 
9,471

Non-interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
6,297

 
6,054

 
12,353

 
12,107

Net occupancy and equipment expense
1,926

 
2,114

 
3,905

 
4,263

Amortization of intangible assets
156

 
163

 
311

 
325

Legal and professional expense
600

 
677

 
1,182

 
1,239

Other
2,251

 
2,206

 
4,283

 
4,240

Total non-interest expense
11,230

 
11,214

 
22,034

 
22,174

Income before income taxes
6,508

 
6,460

 
12,850

 
12,205

Income taxes
2,352

 
2,431

 
4,655

 
4,569

Net income
$
4,156

 
$
4,029

 
$
8,195

 
$
7,636

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per Share Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.50

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.00

 
$
0.92

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.49

 
$
0.48

 
$
0.97

 
$
0.91

Dividends per common share
$
0.29

 
$
0.26

 
$
0.29

 
$
0.26





Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results
 
 
 
FIRST MID-ILLINOIS BANCSHARES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
As of
 
(Unaudited)

 


 
(Unaudited)

 
June 30,

 
December 31,

 
June 30,

 
2015

 
2014
 
2014
SHARE AND PER COMMON SHARE DATA
 
 
 
 
 
Book value per common share
$20.24
 
$19.55
 
$18.08
Tangible book value per common share
$17.00
 
$15.63
 
$13.34
Common shares outstanding
8,422,018

 
7,033,318

 
5,896,331

Market price of stock
$21.95
 
$18.55
 
$20.80
 
 
 
 
 
 
REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS
 
 
 
 
 
Leverage ratio
12.49
%
 
10.52
%
 
10.43
%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
18.31
%
 
15.60
%
 
15.81
%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
17.13
%
 
14.42
%
 
14.58
%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets
13.10
%
 
10.32
%
 
8.11
%
Preferred stockholders' equity
$27,400,000
 
$27,400,000
 
$52,030,000
Common stockholders' equity
$170,495,000
 
$137,516,000
 
$106,594,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSET QUALITY
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
454
%
 
301
%
 
283
%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans outstanding
1.32
%
 
1.29
%
 
1.34
%
Total YTD net charge-offs (recoveries) (1)
$159,000
 
$196,000
 
$19,000
Total non-performing loans and other real estate owned
$3,347,000
 
$4,803,000
 
$5,229,000
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Three months ended (unaudited)
 
Six months ended (unaudited)
 
June 30,

 
March 31,

 
June 30,

 
June 30,

 
June 30,

 
2015

 
2015
 
2014

 
2015

 
2014

PERFORMANCE RATIOS (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average assets (2)
1.02
%
 
1.00
%
 
1.02
%
 
1.01
%
 
0.96
%
Return on average common equity (2)
9.79
%
 
9.99
%
 
11.30
%
 
9.89
%
 
10.84
%
Net interest margin (3)
3.57
%
 
3.44
%
 
3.54
%
 
3.50
%
 
3.53
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Financial information is provided as of the date listed except Performance Ratios and Total Net charge-offs which are as of the period ending on the date listed
(2) Annualized net income for period
(3) On a tax equivalent basis (TE), assuming a federal income tax rate of 35%





Corporate Profile

First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, N.A. ("First Mid Bank"), Mid-Illinois Data Services, Inc., and First Mid Insurance Group. Our mission is o fulfill the financial needs of our communities with exceptional personal service, professionalism and integrity, and deliver meaningful value and results for customers and shareholders.

First Mid Bank was first chartered in 1865 and has since grown into a more than $1.6 billion community-focused organization that provides financial services through a network of 35 banking centers in 23 communities. Our talented team is comprised of over 400 men and women who take great pride in First Mid Bank and the Company, their work and their ability to serve our customers.

More information about the Company is available on our website at www.firstmid.com. Our stock is traded in The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol "FMBH."





















Note Concerning Forward-looking Statements
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First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.
1421 Charleston Avenue
Mattoon, Illinois 61938
217-234-7454
www.firstmid.com