SMARTFINANCIAL INC. - FORM 10-Q

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United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x	QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016

¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the transition period from __________to

Commission File Number: 333-203449

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

Tennessee		62-1173944
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5401 Kingston Pike, Suite 600 Knoxville, Tennessee		37919
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

865-453-2650		Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)		(Former name, former address and former fiscal
		year, if changes since last report)

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 and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes x No ¨

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

Large accelerated filer ¨

Accelerated filer ¨

Non-accelerated filer ¨

Smaller reporting company x

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

Yes ¨ No x

As of May 6, 2016 there were 5,818,204 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value per share, issued and outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	PART I –FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	4

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	29

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	38

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	38

	PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	39

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	39

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	39

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	39

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	39

Item 5.	Other Information	39

Item 6.	Exhibits	40

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

SmartFinancial, Inc. (“SmartFinancial”) may from time to time make written or oral statements, including statements contained in this report (including, without limitation, certain statements in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 2), that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “consider,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “should,” “estimate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but other statements may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements should be considered subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s belief as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management pursuant to “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. SmartFinancial’s actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. Such factors include, without limitation, those specifically described in Item 1A of Part I of the Company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the following: (i) the possibility that our asset quality would decline or that we experience greater loan losses than anticipated, (ii) increased levels of other real estate, primarily as a result of foreclosures, (iii) the impact of liquidity needs on our results of operations and financial condition, (iv) competition from financial institutions and other financial service providers, (v) economic conditions in the local markets where we operate, (vi) our ability to successfully integrate the operations of Cornerstone Community Bank with SmartBank and realize all of the anticipated benefits of the merger, (vii) the impact of our Series B Preferred Stock on net income available to holders of our Common Stock and earnings per common share, (viii) the impact of negative developments in the financial industry and U.S. and global capital and credit markets, (ix) the impact of recently enacted legislation on our business, (x) the relatively greater credit risk of commercial real estate loans and construction and land development loans in our loan portfolio, (xi) adverse impact on operations and financial condition of changes in interest rates, (xii) the impact of recently enacted legislation on our business, (xiii) the impact of federal and state regulations on our operations and financial performance, (xiv) our ability to retain the services of key personnel, (xv) the impact of Tennessee’s anti-takeover statutes and certain charter provisions on potential acquisitions of the holding company, and (xvi) our ability to adapt to technological changes. Many of such factors are beyond SmartFinancial’s ability to control or predict, and readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. SmartFinancial does not intend to update or reissue any forward-looking statements contained in this report as a result of new information or other circumstances that may become known to SmartFinancial.

PART I –FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	Unaudited
	March 31,		December 31,
	2016		2015

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks	$	45,906,750	$	40,358,647
Interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions		17,921,122		33,405,986
Federal funds sold		5,105,000		6,200,000

Total cash and cash equivalents		68,932,872		79,964,633

Securities available for sale		157,560,615		166,413,218
Restricted investments, at cost		4,451,250		4,451,050
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,527,547 at March 31, 2016 and $4,354,513 at December 31, 2015		736,412,390		723,360,786
Bank premises and equipment, net		25,679,675		25,037,510
Foreclosed assets		5,132,706		5,357,950
Goodwill and core deposit intangible, net		6,847,754		6,941,107
Other assets		11,206,876		12,436,625

Total assets	$	1,016,224,138	$	1,023,962,879

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits	$	132,481,514	$	131,418,580
Interest-bearing demand deposits		161,453,751		149,423,954
Money market and savings deposits		241,499,943		236,900,945
Time deposits		323,676,013		340,739,072

Total deposits		859,111,221		858,482,551

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase		20,747,022		28,068,215
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		30,125,169		34,187,462
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		4,252,577		3,047,792

Total liabilities		914,235,989		923,786,020

Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock - $1 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 12,000 issued and outstanding in 2016 and 2015		12,000		12,000
Common stock - $1 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 5,817,204 and 5,806,477 shares issued and outstanding in 2016 and 2015, respectively		5,817,204		5,806,477
Additional paid-in capital		82,716,630		82,616,015
Retained earnings		13,231,351		12,094,488
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		210,964		(352,121	)

Total stockholders' equity		101,988,149		100,176,859

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,016,224,138	$	1,023,962,879

The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

	Unaudited
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2016		2015

INTEREST INCOME
Loans, including fees	$	9,374,457	$	4,518,547
Securities and interest bearing deposits at other financial institutions		716,580		417,903
Federal funds sold and other earning assets		63,309		28,161

Total interest income		10,154,346		4,964,611

INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		961,268		502,655
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		16,460		2,951
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		45,286		694

Total interest expense		1,023,014		506,300

Net interest income before provision for loan losses		9,131,332		4,458,311

Provision for loan losses		137,557		283,942

Net interest income after provision for loan losses		8,993,775		4,174,369

NONINTEREST INCOME
Customer service fees		295,803		130,402
Gain on sale of securities		83,263		-
Gain on sale of loans and other assets		221,925		64,681
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets		57,977		382,657
Other noninterest income		411,864		230,123

Total noninterest income		1,070,832		807,863

NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries and employee benefits		4,495,008		2,300,614
Net occupancy and equipment expense		1,018,428		543,901
Depository insurance		135,803		96,636
Foreclosed assets		56,658		41,348
Advertising		173,447		110,663
Data processing		341,380		209,713
Professional services		455,173		352,098
Amortization of intangible assets		93,353		40,775
Service contracts		285,627		159,070
Other operating expenses		897,021		425,704

Total noninterest expenses		7,951,898		4,280,522

Income before income tax expense		2,112,709		701,710

Income tax expense		763,846		363,318

Net income		1,348,863		338,392

Preferred stock dividends		212,000		30,000

Net income available to common stockholders	$	1,136,863	$	308,392

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic	$	0.20	$	0.10
Diluted		0.19		0.09

Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic		5,807,488		2,965,783
Diluted		6,108,087		3,293,176
Dividends per share		N/A		N/A

The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

	Unaudited
	Three Months Ended
	March 31
	2016			2015
Net income	$	1,348,863		$	338,392

Other comprehensive income , net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period, net of tax expense of $381,291 and $313,689 in 2016 and 2015, respectively		614,708			505,558

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of tax expense of $31,640 and $- in 2016 and 2015, respectively		(51,623	)		-

Total other comprehensive income		563,085			505,558

Comprehensive income	$	1,911,948		$	843,950

The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - UNAUDITED

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

														Accumulated
									Additional					Other			Total
	Preferred		Common		Preferred		Common		Paid-in		Retained			Comprehensive			Stockholders'
	Shares		Shares		Stock		Stock		Capital		Earnings			Income (Loss)			Equity

BALANCE, December 31, 2015		12,000		5,806,477		12,000		5,806,477		82,616,015		12,094,488			(352,121	)		100,176,859

Net income		-		-		-		-		-		1,348,863			-			1,348,863

Other comprehensive income		-		-		-		-		-		-			563,085			563,085

Exercise of stock options		-		10,727		-		10,727		66,980		-			-			77,707

Cash dividend on preferred stock		-		-		-		-		-		(212,000	)		-			(212,000	)

Stock compensation expense		-		-		-		-		33,635		-			-			33,635

BALANCE, March 31, 2016		12,000		5,817,204	$	12,000	$	5,817,204	$	82,716,630	$	13,231,351		$	210,964		$	101,988,149

The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

SMARTFINANICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Unaudited
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016			2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	1,348,863		$	338,392
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		525,809			398,329
Provision for loan losses		137,557			283,942
Stock compensation expense		33,635			3,657
Gains from sale of securities		(83,263	)		-
Net gains from sale of loans and other assets		(221,925	)		(64,681	)
Net gains from sale of foreclosed assets		(57,977	)		(382,657	)
Changes in other assets and liabilities:
Accrued interest receivable		106,932			2,377
Accrued interest payable		10,061			4,296
Other assets and liabilities		2,061,243			(209,647	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		3,860,935			374,008

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from security sales, maturities, and paydowns		9,652,595			7,207,517
Purchase of restricted investments		(200	)		-
Loan originations and principal collections, net		(12,967,236	)		(8,173,208	)
Purchase of bank premises and equipment		(971,967	)		(649,467	)
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets		283,221			1,177,480

Net cash used in investing activities		(4,003,587	)		(437,678	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in deposits		628,670			11,752,990
Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase		(7,321,193	)		(5,151,311	)
Issuance of common stock		77,707			-
Payment of dividends on preferred stock		(212,000	)		(30,000	)
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		18,000,000			-
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		(22,062,293	)		(12,000,000	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(10,889,109	)		(5,428,321	)

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(11,031,761	)		(5,491,991	)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year		79,964,633			46,736,414

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year	$	68,932,872		$	41,244,423

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	1,012,953		$	502,004
Cash paid during the period for taxes		-			500,000

NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in unrealized losses on securities available for sale	$	(912,736	)	$	819,247
Acquisition of real estate through foreclosure		-			17,960
Financed sales of foreclosed assets		-			-

The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 1. Presentation of Financial Information

Nature of Business:

SmartFinancial, Inc. (the “Company”) is a bank holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of its wholly-owned subsidiary, SmartBank (the “Bank”). The Company provides a variety of financial services to individuals and corporate customers through its offices in eastern Tennessee, northwest Florida, and north Georgia. The Company’s primary deposit products are interest-bearing demand deposits and certificates of deposit. Its primary lending products are commercial, residential, and consumer loans.

Interim Financial Information (Unaudited)

The financial information in this report for March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 has not been audited. The information included herein should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2015 annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes included elsewhere. The consolidated financial statements presented herein conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general industry practices. In the opinion of SmartFinancial’s management, the accompanying interim financial statements contain all material adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition, the results of operations, and cash flows for the interim period. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Estimates:

All adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals, that in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for the periods covered by the report have been included. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing the in the 2015 Annual Report previously filed on form 10-K.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed assets and deferred taxes, other-than-temporary impairments of securities, and the fair value of financial instruments.

The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment and market conditions. In connection with the determination of the estimated losses on loans, management obtains independent appraisals for significant collateral.

The Company’s loans are generally secured by specific items of collateral including real property, consumer assets, and business assets. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its debtors’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent on local economic conditions.

While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, further reductions in the carrying amounts of loans may be necessary based on changes in local economic conditions. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the estimated losses on loans. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize additional losses based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. Because of these factors, it is reasonably possible that the estimated losses on loans may change materially in the near term. However, the amount of the change that is reasonably possible cannot be estimated.

Reclassifications:

Certain amounts in the prior consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net income, total assets or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 1. Presentation of Financial Information, Continued

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:

During interim periods, the Company follows the accounting policies set forth in its annual audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Since December 31, 2015, there have been no significant changes in any accounting principles or practices, or in the method of applying any such principles or practices.

Earnings per common share:

Basic earnings per common share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options and are determined using the treasury stock method.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 2. Business Combination

On August 31, 2015 the Company, at the time named Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc., completed its merger with SmartFinancial, Inc (“Legacy SmartFinancial”), after which the Company changed its name to SmartFinancial, Inc. While Cornerstone was the acquiring entity for legal purposes, the merger was accounted for as a reverse merger using the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 805-10 Business Combinations. Under this guidance, for accounting purposes, Legacy SmartFinancial is considered the acquirer in the merger, and as a result the historical financial statements of the combined entity are the historical financial statements of Legacy SmartFinancial.

The merger was effected by the issuance of shares of Cornerstone stock to shareholders of Legacy SmartFinancial. The assets and liabilities of Cornerstone as of the effective date of the merger were recorded at their respective estimated fair values and combined with those of Legacy SmartFinancial. The excess of the purchase price over the net estimated fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities was allocated to identifiable intangible assets with the remaining excess allocated to goodwill.

The following table details the preliminary estimated financial impact of the merger, including the calculation of the purchase price, the allocation of the purchase price to the fair values of net assets assumed, and goodwill recognized:

Calculation of Purchase Price
Shares of CSBQ common stock outstanding as of August 31, 2015		6,643,341
Market price of CSBQ common stock on August 31, 2015	$	3.85
Estimated fair value of CSBQ common stock (in thousands)		25,577
Estimated fair value of CSBQ stock options (in thousands)		2,858
Total consideration (in thousands)	$	28,435

Allocation of Purchase Price (in thousands)
Total consideration above	$	28,435
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Cash and cash equivalents		33,502
Investment securities available for sale		74,254
Loans		314,827
Premises and equipment		9,019
Bank owned life insurance		1,278
Core deposit intangible		2,750
Other real estate owned		5,672
Prepaid and other assets		4,301
Deposits		(349,462	)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		(17,622	)
FHLB advances and other borrowings		(42,307	)
Payables and other liabilities		(11,943	)
Total fair value of net assets acquired		24,269
Goodwill	$	4,166

As of March 31, 2016 there have not been any changes to the initial fair values recorded as part of the business combination.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 3. Earnings per share

The following is a summary of the basic and diluted earnings per share for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2016		2015
Net income available to common shareholders	$	1,136,863	$	308,392
Weighted average common shares outstanding		5,807,488		2,965,783
Effect of dilutive stock options		300,599		327,393
Diluted shares		6,108,087		3,293,176
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.20	$	0.10
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.19	$	0.09

For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the effects of outstanding antidilutive stock options are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise price of such options is higher than the market price. There are 18,100 and 0 antidilutive stock options as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Note 4. Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available-for-sale at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2016
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value

U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)	$	17,732	$	97	$	-		$	17,829

Municipal securities		7,582		83		(1	)		7,664

Mortgage-backed securities		131,905		593		(430	)		132,068


	$	157,219	$	773	$	(431	)	$	157,561

	December 31, 2015
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value

U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)	$	22,745	$	48	$	(50	)	$	22,743

Municipal securities		7,614		52		(17	)		7,649

Mortgage-backed securities		136,625		375		(979	)		136,021

	$	166,984	$	475	$	(1,046	)	$	166,413

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 4. Securities, Continued

At March 31, 2016, securities with a fair value totaling approximately $105,900,000 were pledged to secure public funds and securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, there were available-for-sale securities sold with proceeds totaling $5,072,500 which resulted in gross gains realized of $83,263 and gross losses of $-. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 there were no securities sold.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities at March 31, 2016, by contractual maturity, are shown below (in thousands). Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
Due in one year or less	$	1,949	$	1,952
Due from one year to five years		12,899		12,946
Due from five years to ten years		5,356		5,429
Due after ten years		5,110		5,166
		25,314		25,493
Mortgage-backed securities		131,905		132,068

	$	157,219	$	157,561

The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities available-for-sale have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):

	As of March 31, 2016
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater					Total
			Gross					Gross					Gross
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses

Municipal securities		534		(1	)		-		-			534		(1	)

Mortgage-backed securities		34,957		(136	)		12,127		(294	)		47,084		(430	)
	$	35,491	$	(137	)	$	12,127	$	(294	)	$	47,618	$	(431	)

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 4. Securities, Continued

	As of December 31, 2015
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater					Total
			Gross					Gross					Gross
	Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
	Value		Losses			Value		Losses			Value		Losses
U.S. Government- sponsored enterprises (GSEs)	$	8,464	$	(50	)	$	-	$	-		$	8,464	$	(50	)

Municipal securities		2,456		(17	)		-		-			2,456		(17	)

Mortgage-backed securities		72,641		(470	)		16,325		(509	)		88,966		(979	)
	$	83,561	$	(537	)	$	16,325	$	(509	)	$	99,886	$	(1,046	)

At March 31, 2016, the categories of temporarily impaired securities, and management’s evaluation of those securities, are as follows:

U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises: At March 31, 2016, one investment in U.S. GSE securities had unrealized losses. This unrealized loss related principally to changes in market interest rates. The contractual terms of the investment does not permit the issuer to settle the security at a price less than the amortized cost bases of the investment. Because the Bank does not intend to sell the investment and it is more likely than not that the Bank will not be required to sell the investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Bank does not consider this investment to be other-than temporarily impaired at March 31, 2016.

Municipal securities: At March 31, 2016, two investments in obligations of municipal securities had unrealized losses. The Bank believes the unrealized losses on those investments were caused by the interest rate environment and do not relate to the underlying credit quality of the issuers. Because the Bank does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Bank will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Bank does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2016.

Mortgage-backed securities: At March 31, 2016, 34 (or thirty four) investments in residential mortgage-backed securities had unrealized losses. This impairment is believed to be caused by the current interest rate environment. The contractual cash flows of those investments are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. Government. Because the decline in market value is attributable to the current interest rate environment and not credit quality, and because the Bank does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Bank will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, the Bank does not deem those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2016.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Portfolio Segmentation:

At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, loans are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2016									December 31, 2015
	PCI Loans			All Other Loans			Total			PCI Loans		All Other Loans			Total
Commercial real estate	$	17,106		$	354,857		$	371,963		$	20,050	$	349,727		$	369,777
Consumer real estate		12,559			156,859			169,418			12,764		148,930			161,694
Construction and land development		2,612			107,976			110,588			2,695		102,783			105,478
Commercial and industrial		2,013			80,438			82,451			2,768		82,183			84,951
Consumer and other		-			6,520			6,520			-		5,815			5,815
Total loans		34,290			706,650			740,940			38,277		689,438			727,715
Less: Allowance for loan losses		(29	)		(4,499	)		(4,528	)		-		(4,354	)		(4,354	)

Loans, net	$	34,261		$	702,151		$	736,412		$	38,277	$	685,084		$	723,361

For purposes of the disclosures required pursuant to the adoption of ASC 310, the loan portfolio was disaggregated into segments. A portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses. There are five loan portfolio segments that include commercial real estate, consumer real estate, construction and land development, commercial and industrial, and consumer and other.

The following describe risk characteristics relevant to each of the portfolio segments:

Commercial Real Estate: Commercial real estate loans include owner-occupied commercial real estate loans and loans secured by income-producing properties. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans to operating businesses are long-term financing of land and buildings. These loans are repaid by cash flow generated from the business operation. Real estate loans for income-producing properties such as apartment buildings, office and industrial buildings, and retail shopping centers are repaid from rent income derived from the properties. Loans within this portfolio segment are particularly sensitive to the valuation of real estate.

Consumer Real Estate: Consumer real estate loans include real estate loans secured by first liens, second liens, or open end real estate loans, such as home equity lines. These are repaid by various means such as a borrower's income, sale of the property, or rental income derived from the property. One to four family first mortgage loans are repaid by various means such as a borrower's income, sale of the property, or rental income derived from the property. Loans within this portfolio segment are particularly sensitive to the valuation of real estate.

Construction and Land Development: Loans for real estate construction and development are repaid through cash flow related to the operations, sale or refinance of the underlying property. This portfolio segment includes extensions of credit to real estate developers or investors where repayment is dependent on the sale of the real estate or income generated from the real estate collateral. Loans within this portfolio segment are particularly sensitive to the valuation of real estate.

Commercial and Industrial: The commercial and industrial loan portfolio segment includes commercial, financial, and agricultural loans. These loans include those loans to commercial customers for use in normal business operations to finance working capital needs, equipment purchases, or expansion projects. Loans are repaid by business cash flows. Collection risk in this portfolio is driven by the creditworthiness of the underlying borrower, particularly cash flows from the customers' business operations.

Consumer and Other: The consumer loan portfolio segment includes direct consumer installment loans, overdrafts and other revolving credit loans, and educational loans. Loans in this portfolio are sensitive to unemployment and other key consumer economic measures.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and Allowance for loan Losses, Continued

Credit Risk Management:

The Company employs a credit risk management process with defined policies, accountability and routine reporting to manage credit risk in the loan portfolio segments. Credit risk management is guided by credit policies that provide for a consistent and prudent approach to underwriting and approvals of credits. Within the Credit Policy, procedures exist that elevate the approval requirements as credits become larger and more complex. All loans are individually underwritten, risk-rated, approved, and monitored.

Responsibility and accountability for adherence to underwriting policies and accurate risk ratings lies in each portfolio segment. For the consumer real estate and consumer and other portfolio segments, the risk management process focuses on managing customers who become delinquent in their payments. For the other portfolio segments, the risk management process focuses on underwriting new business and, on an ongoing basis, monitoring the credit of the portfolios, including a third party review of the largest credits on an annual basis or more frequently as needed. To ensure problem credits are identified on a timely basis, several specific portfolio reviews occur periodically to assess the larger adversely rated credits for proper risk rating and accrual status.

Credit quality and trends in the loan portfolio segments are measured and monitored regularly. Detailed reports, by product, collateral, accrual status, etc., are reviewed by the Senior Credit Officer and the Directors Loan Committee.

The allowance for loan losses is a valuation reserve allowance established through provisions for loan losses charged against income. The allowance for loan losses, which is evaluated quarterly, is maintained at a level that management deems sufficient to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses, while recoveries of previously charged-off amounts are credited to the allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is comprised of specific valuation allowances for loans evaluated individually for impairment and general allocations for pools of homogeneous loans with similar risk characteristics and trends.

The allowance for loan losses related to specific loans is based on management's estimate of potential losses on impaired loans as determined by (1) the present value of expected future cash flows; (2) the fair value of collateral if the loan is determined to be collateral dependent or (3) the loan's observable market price. The Company's homogeneous loan pools include commercial real estate loans, consumer real estate loans, construction and land development loans, commercial and industrial loans, and consumer and other loans. The general allocations to these loan pools are based on the historical loss rates for specific loan types and the internal risk grade, if applicable, adjusted for both internal and external qualitative risk factors.

The qualitative factors considered by management include, among other factors, (1) changes in local and national economic conditions; (2) changes in asset quality; (3) changes in loan portfolio volume; (4) the composition and concentrations of credit; (5) the impact of competition on loan structuring and pricing; (6) the impact of interest rate changes on portfolio risk and (7) effectiveness of the Company's loan policies, procedures and internal controls. The total allowance established for each homogeneous loan pool represents the product of the historical loss ratio adjusted for qualitative factors and the total dollar amount of the loans in the pool.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and Allowance for loan Losses, Continued

Credit Risk Management (Continued):

The composition of loans by loan classification for impaired and performing loan status at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, is summarized in the tables below (amounts in thousands):

	March 31, 2016
					Construction		Commercial
	Commercial		Consumer		and Land		and		Consumer
	Real Estate		Real Estate		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Performing loans	$	352,906	$	153,175	$	106,906	$	80,005	$	6,520	$	699,512
Impaired loans		1,951		3,684		1,070		433		-		7,138
		354,857		156,859		107,976		80,438		6,520		706,650
PCI loans		17,106		12,559		2,612		2,013		-		34,290
Total	$	371,963	$	169,418	$	110,588	$	82,451	$	6,520	$	740,940

	December 31, 2015
					Construction		Commercial
	Commercial		Consumer		and Land		and		Consumer
	Real Estate		Real Estate		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Performing loans	$	347,775	$	145,289	$	101,751	$	81,715	$	5,815	$	682,345
Impaired loans		1,952		3,641		1,032		468		-		7,093
		349,727		148,930		102,783		82,183		5,815		689,438
PCI loans		20,050		12,764		2,695		2,768		-		38,277
Total loans	$	369,777	$	161,694	$	105,478	$	84,951	$	5,815	$	727,715

The following tables show the allowance for loan losses allocation by loan classification for impaired, PCI, and performing loans as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands):

	March 31, 2016
	Commercial		Consumer		Construction and Land		Commercial and		Consumer and
	Real Estate		Real Estate		Development		Industrial		Other		Total
Performing loans	$	1,992	$	1,049	$	693	$	507	$	33	$	4,274
PCI loans		20		9		-		-		-		29
Impaired loans		-		-		-		225		-		225
Total	$	2,012	$	1,058	$	693	$	732	$	33	$	4,528

	December 31, 2015
	Commercial		Consumer		Construction and Land		Commercial and		Consumer and
	Real Estate		Real Estate		Development		Industrial		Other		Total
Performing loans	$	1,906	$	1,015	$	627	$	519	$	29	$	4,096
Impaired loans		-		-		-		258		-		258
Total	$	1,906	$	1,015	$	627	$	777	$	29	$	4,354

There was no allowance for PCI loans at December 31, 2015.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and Allowance for loan Losses, Continued

Credit Risk Management (Continued):

The following tables detail the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three month period ending March 31, 2016 and year ending December 31, 2015, by loan classification (amounts in thousands):

	March 31, 2016
	Commercial		Consumer Real		Construction and Land		Commercial and			Consumer
	Real Estate		Estate		Development		Industrial			and Other			Total
Beginning balance	$	1,906	$	1,015	$	627	$	777		$	29		$	4,354
Loans charged off		-		-		-		-			(33	)		(33	)
Recoveries of loans charged off		15		18		3		17			16			69
Provision (reallocation) charged to operating expense		91		25		63		(62	)		21			138
Ending balance	$	2,012	$	1,058	$	693	$	732		$	33		$	4,528

	December 31, 2015
				Consumer			Construction			Commercial
	Commercial Real Estate			Real Estate			and Land Development			and Industrial		Consumer and Other			Total
Beginning balance	$	1,734		$	906		$	690		$	524	$	26		$	3,880
Loans charged off		(95	)		(247	)		(50	)		-		(114	)		(506	)
Recoveries of charge-offs		-			-			26			19		12			57
Provision (reallocation) charged to operating expense		267			356			(39	)		234		105			923
Ending balance	$	1,906		$	1,015		$	627		$	777	$	29		$	4,354

A description of the general characteristics of the risk grades used by the Company is as follows:

Pass: Loans in this risk category involve borrowers of acceptable-to-strong credit quality and risk who have the apparent ability to satisfy their loan obligations. Loans in this risk grade would possess sufficient mitigating factors, such as adequate collateral or strong guarantors possessing the capacity to repay the debt if required, for any weakness that may exist.

Special Mention: Loans in this risk grade are the equivalent of the regulatory definition of "Other Assets Especially Mentioned" classification. Loans in this category possess some credit deficiency or potential weakness, which requires a high level of management attention. Potential weaknesses include declining trends in operating earnings and cash flows and /or reliance on the secondary source of repayment. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in noticeable deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Company's credit position.

Substandard: Loans in this risk grade are inadequately protected by the borrower's current financial condition and payment capability or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly repayment of debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans in this risk grade have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or orderly repayment in full, on the basis of current existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific factors that may work to the advantage and strengthening of the exposure, its classification as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined.

Uncollectible: Loans in this risk grade are considered to be non-collectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This does not mean the loan has absolutely no recovery value, but rather it is neither practical nor desirable to defer writing off the loan, even though partial recovery may be obtained in the future. Charge-offs against the allowance for loan losses are taken in the period in which the loan becomes uncollectible. Consequently, the Company typically does not maintain a recorded investment in loans within this category.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and Allowance for loan Losses, Continued

Credit Risk Management (Continued):

The following tables outline the amount of each loan classification and the amount categorized into each risk rating as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands):

Non PCI Loans

	March 31, 2016
					Construction		Commercial
	Commercial		Consumer		and Land		and		Consumer
	Real Estate		Real Estate		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Pass	$	354,162	$	154,525	$	106,285	$	79,992	$	6,520	$	701,484
Watch		182		385		93		-		-		660
Special mention		387		-		528		13		-		928
Substandard		126		1,949		1,070		433		-		3,578
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	354,857	$	156,859	$	107,976	$	80,438	$	6,520	$	706,650

PCI Loans

	March 31, 2016
					Construction		Commercial
	Commercial		Consumer		and Land		and		Consumer
	Real Estate		Real Estate		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Pass	$	15,205	$	9,673	$	1,722	$	1,901	$	-	$	28,501
Watch		783		1,920		670		46		-		3,419
Special mention		-		-		-		-		-		-
Substandard		1,118		966		220		66		-		2,370
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	17,106	$	12,559	$	2,612	$	2,013	$	-	$	34,290
Total loans	$	371,963	$	169,418	$	110,588	$	82,451	$	6,520	$	740,940

Non PCI Loans

	December 31, 2015
					Construction		Commercial
	Commercial		Consumer		and Land		and		Consumer
	Real Estate		Real Estate		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Pass	$	349,030	$	146,645	$	101,751	$	81,683	$	5,815	$	684,924
Watch		184		327		-		-		-		511
Special mention		387		-		-		32		-		419
Substandard		126		1,958		1,032		468		-		3,584
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	349,727	$	148,930	$	102,783	$	82,183	$	5,815	$	689,438

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and Allowance for loan Losses, Continued

Credit Risk Management (Continued):

PCI Loans

	December 31, 2015
					Construction		Commercial
	Commercial		Consumer		and Land		and		Consumer
	Real Estate		Real Estate		Development		Industrial		and Other		Total
Pass	$	17,127	$	11,635	$	1,947	$	2,458	$	-	$	33,167
Watch		-		260		-		-		-		260
Special mention		1,975		-		526		221		-		2,722
Substandard		948		869		222		89		-		2,128
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	20,050	$	12,764	$	2,695	$	2,768	$	-	$	38,277
Total loans	$	369,777	$	161,694	$	105,478	$	84,951	$	5,815	$	727,715

Past Due Loans:

A loan is considered past due if any required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were required to be made under the terms of the loan agreement. Generally, management places a loan on nonaccrual when there is a clear indicator that the borrower’s cash flow may not be sufficient to meet payments as they become due, which is generally when a loan is 90 days past due.

The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in loans and leases as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands):

	March 31, 2016
	30-89 Days Past Due and		Past Due 90 Days or More				Total Past Due				Current		Total
	Accruing		and Accruing		Nonaccrual		and NonAccrual		PCI Loans		Loans		Loans

Commercial real estate	$	148	$	-	$	387	$	535	$	17,106	$	354,322	$	371,963
Consumer real estate		118		107		1,345		1,570		12,559		155,289		169,418
Construction and land development		1,075		-		522		1,597		2,612		106,379		110,588
Commercial and industrial		30		44		385		459		2,013		79,979		82,451
Consumer and other		13		-		-		13		-		6,507		6,520
Total	$	1,384	$	151	$	2,639	$	4,174	$	34,290	$	702,476	$	740,940

	December 31, 2015
	30-89 Days		Past Due 90				Total
	Past Due and		Days or More				Past Due		PCI		Current		Total
	Accruing		and Accruing		Nonaccrual		and NonAccrual		Loans		Loans		Loans

Commercial real estate	$	471	$	258	$	-	$	729	$	20,050	$	348,998	$	369,777
Consumer real estate		581		232		1,351		2,164		12,764		146,766		161,694
Construction and land development		137		-		483		620		2,695		102,163		105,478
Commercial and industrial		207		12		418		637		2,768		81,546		84,951
Consumer and other		12		-		-		12		-		5,803		5,815
Total	$	1,408	$	502	$	2,252	$	4,162	$	38,277	$	685,276	$	727,715

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and Allowance for loan Losses, Continued

Impaired Loans:

The following is an analysis of the impaired loan portfolio, excluding PCI loans, detailing the related allowance recorded as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (amounts in thousands):

							For the three months
	At March 31, 2016						March 31, 2016
			Unpaid				Average		Interest
	Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income
	Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
Commercial real estate	$	1,951	$	1,951	$	-	$	1,952	$	41
Consumer real estate		3,684		4,396		-		3,663		26
Construction and land development		1,070		1,070		-		1,052		3
Commercial and industrial		48		48		-		49		1
Consumer and other		-		-		-				-
		6,753		7,465		-		6,716		71

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
Commercial real estate		-		-		-		-		-
Consumer real estate		-		-		-		-		-
Construction and land development		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial and industrial		385		418		225		402		-
Consumer and other		-		-		-		-		-
		385		418		225		402		-
Total impaired loans	$	7,138	$	7,883	$	225	$	7,118	$	71

							For the year ended
	At December 31, 2015						December 31, 2015
			Unpaid				Average		Interest
	Recorded		Principal		Related		Recorded		Income
	Investment		Balance		Allowance		Investment		Recognized
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
Commercial real estate	$	1,952	$	1,952	$	-	$	1,898	$	73
Consumer real estate		3,641		4,341		-		4,003		81
Construction and land development		1,033		1,033		-		1,044		26
Commercial and industrial		49		49		-		54		3
Consumer and other		-		-		-		-		-
		6,675		7,375		-		6,999		183

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance:
Commercial real estate		-		-		-		-		-
Consumer real estate		-		-		-		-		-
Construction and land development		-		-		-		-		-
Commercial and industrial		418		418		258		448		-
Consumer and other		-		-		-		-		-
		418		418		258		448		-
Total impaired loans	$	7,093	$	7,793	$	258	$	7,447	$	183

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and Allowance for loan Losses, Continued

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, impaired loans included loans that were classified as Troubled Debt Restructurings ("TDRs"). The restructuring of a loan is considered a TDR if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession.

In assessing whether or not a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Company considers information currently available regarding the financial condition of the borrower. This information includes, but is not limited to, whether (i) the debtor is currently in payment default on any of its debt; (ii) a payment default is probable in the foreseeable future without the modification; (iii) the debtor has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy; and (iv) the debtor's projected cash flow is sufficient to satisfy contractual payments due under the original terms of the loan without a modification.

The Company considers all aspects of the modification to loan terms to determine whether or not a concession has been granted to the borrower. Key factors considered by the Company include the debtor's ability to access funds at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics, the significance of the modification relative to unpaid principal balance or collateral value of the debt, and the significance of a delay in the timing of payments relative to the original contractual terms of the loan.

The most common concessions granted by the Company generally include one or more modifications to the terms of the debt, such as (i) a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining life of the debt; (ii) an extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; (iii) a temporary period of interest-only payments; and (iv) a reduction in the contractual payment amount for either a short period or remaining term of the loan. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, management had approximately, $5,843,000 and $4,990,000, respectively, in loans that met the criteria for restructured, which included approximately $2,166,000 and $1,297,000, respectively, of loans on nonaccrual. A loan is placed back on accrual status when both principal and interest are current and it is probable that management will be able to collect all amounts due (both principal and interest) according to the terms of the loan agreement.

The following table presents a summary of loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the three month period ended March 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands):

		Pre-Modification		Post-Modification
		Outstanding Recorded		Outstanding Recorded
March 31, 2016	Number of Contracts	Investment		Investment

Construction and land development	1	$	483	$	483
Commercial and industrial	1		385		385

There were no loans modified as troubled debt restructurings during the year ended December 31, 2015.

There were no loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the past twelve months and for which there was a subsequent payment default.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 5. Loans and Allowance for loan Losses, Continued

Purchased Credit Impaired Loans:

The Company has acquired loans which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The carrying amount of those loans as of March 31, 2016 is as follows:

Commercial real estate	$	20,053
Consumer real estate		16,487
Construction and land development		3,463
Commercial and industrial		3,085
Consumer and other		-
Total loans	$	43,088
Less remaining purchase discount		(8,798	)
		34,290
Less: Allowance for loan losses		(29	)

Carrying amount, net of allowance	$	34,261

Activity related to the accretable portion of the purchase discount on loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality is as follows for the three months period ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016			Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

Accretable yield, beginning of period	$	10,216		$	3,816
Additions		-			-
Accretion income		(628	)		(393	)
Reclassification to nonaccretable		(41	)		-
Other changes, net		60			107
Accretable yield	$	9,606		$	3,530

The Company increased the allowance for loan losses on purchase credit impaired loans by $29 thousand during the three month period ended March 31, 2016 but had no increase during the period ended March 31, 2015.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 6. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements - In the normal course of business, the Bank has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments which include commitments to extend credit (i.e., including unfunded lines of credit) and standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are usually the result of lines of credit granted to existing borrowers under agreements that the total outstanding indebtedness will not exceed a specific amount during the term of the indebtedness. Typical borrowers are commercial concerns that use lines of credit to supplement their treasury management functions; thus their total outstanding indebtedness may fluctuate during any time period based on the seasonality of their business and the resultant timing of their cash flows. Other typical lines of credit are related to home equity loans granted to consumers. Commitments to extend credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.

Standby letters of credit are generally issued on behalf of an applicant (our client) to a specifically named beneficiary and are the result of a particular business arrangement that exists between the applicant and the beneficiary. Standby letters of credit have fixed expiration dates and are usually for terms of two years or less unless terminated beforehand due to criteria specified in the standby letter of credit. A typical arrangement involves the applicant routinely being indebted to the beneficiary for such items as inventory purchases, insurance, utilities, lease guarantees or other third party commercial transactions. The standby letter of credit would permit the beneficiary to obtain payment from the Bank under certain prescribed circumstances. Subsequently, the Bank would seek reimbursement from the applicant pursuant to the terms of the standby letter of credit.

The Bank follows the same credit policies and underwriting practices when making these commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Each client’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and the amount of collateral obtained, if any, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include cash, real estate and improvements, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and personal property.

The contractual amounts of these commitments are not reflected in the consolidated financial statements and would only be reflected if drawn upon. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the contractual amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. However, should the commitments be drawn upon and should customers default on their resulting obligation to the Bank the maximum exposure to credit loss, without consideration of collateral, is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.

A summary of the Bank’s total contractual amount for all off-balance sheet commitments at March 31, 2016 is as follows:

Commitments to extend credit		$	127.8 million
Standby letters of credit		$	2.9 million

Various legal claims also arise from time to time in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of claims outstanding at March 31, 2016 will not have a material effect on SmartFinancial’s consolidated financial statements.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 7. Fair Value Disclosures

Determination of Fair Value:

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. In accordance with the “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” ASC Topic 820, the fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

ASC Topic 820 provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.

Fair Value Hierarchy:

ASC Topic 820 also establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value, as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.

Level 2 - Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active and other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments.

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair values based on the short-term nature of the assets. Cash and cash equivalents are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Securities: Fair values are estimated using pricing models and discounted cash flows that consider standard input factors such as observable market data, benchmark yields, interest rate volatilities, broker/dealer quotes, and credit spreads. Securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs.

The carrying value of restricted investments approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of the restrictive entities..

Loans: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for fixed-rate loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, using market interest rates for comparable loans. Fair value for nonperforming loans are estimated using discounted cashflow analyses of underlying collateral values where applicable.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 7. Fair Value Disclosures, Continued

Deposits: The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits, savings deposits, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed-term certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies market interest rates on comparable instruments to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase: The carrying value of these liabilities approximates their fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances and Other Borrowings: The fair value of the FHLB fixed rate borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flows, based on the current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit: Because commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are made using variable rates and have short maturities, the carrying value and the fair value are immaterial for disclosure..

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows (in thousands):

			Quoted Prices in		Significant		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Other
	Balance as of		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	March 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	2016		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Debt securities available-for-sale:

U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)	$	17,829	$	-	$	17,829	$	-

Mortgage-backed securities		132,068		-		132,068		-

Municipal securities		7,664		-		7,664		-

Total securities available-for-sale	$	157,561	$	-	$	157,561	$	-

			Quoted Prices in		Significant		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Other
	Balance as of		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	2015		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
Debt securities available-for-sale:

U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs)	$	22,743	$	-	$	22,743	$	-

Mortgage-backed securities:		136,021		-		136,021		-

Municipal securities		7,649		-		7,649		-

Total securities available-for-sale	$	166,413	$	-	$	166,413	$	-

SmartFinancial has no assets or liabilities whose fair values are measured on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs. Additionally, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 7. Fair Value Disclosures, Continued

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, which means the assets and liabilities 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). The tables below present information about assets and liabilities on the balance sheet at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 which are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

			Quoted Prices in		Significant		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Other
	Balance as of		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	March 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	2016		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Impaired loans	$	160	$	-	$	-	$	160
Foreclosed assets		5,133		-		-		5,133

			Quoted Prices in		Significant		Significant
			Active Markets		Other		Other
	Balance as of		for Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	December 31,		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	2015		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)

Impaired loans	$	160	$	-	$	-	$	160
Foreclosed assets		5,358		-		-		5,358

For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2016, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are presented below (in thousands).

	Balance as of March 31, 2016		Valuation Technique	Significant Other Unobservable Input	Weighted Average of Input

Impaired loans	$	160	Appraisal	Appraisal Discounts		6.0	%
Foreclosed assets		5,133	Appraisal	Appraisal Discounts		21.6	%

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 7. Fair Value Disclosures, Continued

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
	Amount		Fair Value		Amount		Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	68,933	$	68,933	$	79,965	$	79,965
Securities available for sale		157,561		157,561		166,413		166,413
Restricted investments		4,451		4,451		4,451		4,451
Loans, net		736,412		745,547		723,361		721,338

Liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits		132,482		132,482		131,419		131,419
Interest-bearing demand deposits		161,454		161,454		149,424		149,424
Money Market and Savings deposits		241,500		241,500		236,901		236,901
Time deposits		323,676		325,540		340,739		342,873
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		20,747		20,747		28,068		28,068
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		30,125		30,139		34,187		34,169

Loans considered impaired under ASC 310-10-35, “Receivables”, are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans can be measured based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective rate as the discount rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent.

The fair value of impaired loans were primarily measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans. Impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including equipment, inventory, and/or accounts receivable. The Company determines the value of the collateral based on independent appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Appraised values are discounted for costs to sell and may be discounted further based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the customer and the customer’s business. Such discounts by management are subjective and are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors discussed above.

Foreclosed assets, consisting of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The appraisals are sometimes further discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, and/or changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the customer and the customer’s business. Such discounts are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less estimated costs to sell, a loss is recognized in noninterest expense.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SmartFinancial, Inc. (the “Company” or “SmartFinancial”) is a bank holding company incorporated under the laws of Tennessee and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. In the first quarter of 2016, the Company conducted its business operations primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, SmartBank and Cornerstone Community Bank, Tennessee chartered community banks providing services through 15 offices in eastern Tennessee, northwest Florida, and north Georgia. On February 26, 2016, the Company merged SmartBank and Cornerstone Community Bank together, with SmartBank surviving the merger.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Merger of Legacy SmartFinancial and Cornerstone Bancshares

On June 18, 2015, the shareholders of the Legacy SmartFinancial approved a merger with Cornerstone Bancshares, Inc. (Cornerstone) ticker symbol CSBQ, the one bank holding company of Cornerstone Community Bank, which became effective August 31, 2015. Legacy SmartFinancial shareholders received 1.05 shares of Cornerstone common stock in exchange for each share of the Legacy SmartFinancial common stock. After the merger, shareholders of Legacy SmartFinancial owned approximately 56% of the outstanding common stock of the combined entity on a fully diluted basis, after taking into account the exchange ratio and new shares issued as part of a capital raise through a private placement.

While Cornerstone was the acquiring entity for legal purposes, the merger was accounted for as a reverse merger using the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 805-10 Business Combinations. Under this guidance, for accounting purposes, Legacy SmartFinancial was considered the acquirer in the merger, and as a result the historical financial statements of the combined entity are the historical financial statements of Legacy SmartFinancial.

The assets and liabilities of Cornerstone as of the effective date of the merger were recorded at their respective estimated fair values and combined with those of Legacy SmartFinancial. The excess of the purchase price over the net estimated fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities was allocated to identifiable intangible assets with the remaining excess allocated to goodwill.

In periods following the merger, the financial statements of the combined entity will include the results attributable to Cornerstone Community Bank beginning on the date the merger was completed. As a result of the merger Company assets increased approximately $450 million and liabilities increased approximately $421 million. The merger had a significant impact on all aspects of the Company's financial statements, and as a result, financial results after the merger may not be comparable to financial results prior to the merger.

Executive Summary

The following is a summary of the Company’s financial highlights and significant events during the first quarter of 2016:

•

The Company completed its merger of SmartBank and Cornerstone Community Bank on February 26, 2016 along with a simultaneous conversion of the core operating system of Cornerstone Community Bank.

•

Net income available to common shareholders totaled $1.1 million or $0.20 per share during the first quarter of 2016.

•

Annualized return on average assets equaled 0.54 percent in the first quarter of 2016, compared to 0.27 percent in the first quarter of 2015.

•

Annualized return on average equity equaled 5.33 percent in the first quarter of 2016, compared to 2.42 percent in the first quarter of 2015.

•

Annualized net loan growth was approximately 7.2 percent in the first quarter of 2016, with the growth coming from increases in owner occupied commercial real estate, residential real estate, and construction and development loans.

•

Gain on sale of assets increased to $222 thousand as sales on SBA loans increased and results from the mortgage unit accelerated even in spite of what is a normally weak quarter due to seasonality.

•

Maintained outstanding asset quality with just 0.78 percent of nonperforming assets to total assets.

Analysis of Results of Operations

First quarter of 2016 compared to 2015

Net income was $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2016, which was up from $338 thousand in the first quarter of 2015. Net income available to common shareholders was $1.1 million, or $0.19 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2016, an increase from $308 thousand, or $0.09 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2015. Net interest income to average assets of 3.65 percent in the first quarter of 2016 was up from 3.46 percent in the first quarter of 2015, with the increase as a result of higher yields on earning assets, a lower percentage of non-earning assets, and a higher percentage of non-interest bearing deposits. Noninterest income to average assets of 0.43 percent was down from 0.63 percent in the first quarter of 2015 as a result of lower gains on the sale of foreclosed assets in 2016 compared to 2015. Noninterest expense to average assets decreased from 3.32 percent in the first quarter of 2015 to 3.18 percent in first quarter of 2016 as the company started to capture efficiencies of scale. The resulting pretax pre-provision income to average assets was 0.90 percent in the first quarter of 2016, an improvement from 0.76 percent in the first quarter of 2015.

Net Interest Income and Yield Analysis

The following table summarizes the major components of net interest income and the related yields and costs for the periods presented.

	Three months ended March 31, 2016							Three months ended March 31, 2015
(Dollars in thousands)	Average				Yield/			Average				Yield/
	Balance		Interest *		Cost*			Balance		Interest *		Cost*

Assets
Loans (1)	$	734,918	$	9,374		5.12	%	$	366,209	$	4,518		5.00	%
Investment securities and interest bearing due froms(2)		182,988		730		1.60	%		102,338		419		1.66	%
Federal funds and other		8,817		64		2.91	%		3,290		28		3.47	%
Total interest-earning assets		926,723		10,168		4.40	%		471,837		4,965		4.27	%
Non-interest-earning assets		74,368							44,227
Total assets	$	1,001,091						$	516,064

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing demand deposits	$	150,538	$	66		0.18	%	$	105,456	$	36		0.14	%
Money market and savings deposits		242,125		272		0.45	%		120,567		109		0.37	%
Time deposits		334,782		623		0.75	%		174,898		358		0.83	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		727,445		961		0.53	%		400,921		503		0.51	%
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase		21,237		17		0.32	%		4,661		3		0.26	%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		23,504		45		0.76	%		133		0		1.20	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		772,186		1,023		0.53	%		405,715		506		0.51	%
Noninterest-bearing deposits		123,242							52,407
Other liabilities		4,160							1,223
Total liabilities		899,588							459,345
Shareholders’ equity		101,503							56,719
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,001,091						$	516,064

Net interest income, taxable equivalent			$	9,145						$	4,459
Interest rate spread (3)						3.87	%						3.76	%
Tax equivalent net interest margin (4)						3.96	%						3.79	%

Percentage of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities						120.01	%						116.3	%
Percentage of average equity to average assets						10.14	%						10.99	%
* Taxable equivalent basis

(1)

Loans include loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans. Loan fees included in loan income was $627 thousand and $175 thousand for the quarters ended March 2016 and 2015, respectively

(2)

Yields related to investment securities exempt from income taxes are stated on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a federal income tax rate of 34.0 percent. The taxable-equivalent adjustment was $13 thousand for the period ended March 31, 2016 and, $1 thousand for the period ended March 31, 2015.

(3)

Net interest spread represents the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

(4)

Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

First quarter of 2016 compared to 2015

Net interest income improved to $9.1 million in the first quarter of 2016 from $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2015. The increase in net interest income was primarily the result of a significant increase in earning assets primarily from the merger. Average earning assets increased from $471.8 million in the first quarter of 2015 to $926.7 million in the first quarter of 2016. Over this period, average loan balances increased by $368.7. In addition, average interest-bearing deposits increased by $326.5 million and average noninterest-bearing deposits increased $70.8 million. Net interest income to average assets of 3.65 percent for the first quarter in 2016 was up from 3.46 percent during the same period in 2015. Net interest margin was 3.96 percent in the quarter, compared to 3.79 percent a year ago. Net interest margin was positively affected by a increase in the yield on earning assets from 4.27 percent a year ago to 4.40 percent in the quarter and the increase in noninterest-bearing deposits.

Rate and Volume Analysis

Net interest income increased by $4.6 million between the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. The following is an analysis of the changes in net interest income comparing the changes attributable to rates and those attributable to volumes (in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2016 Compared to 2015 Increase (decrease) due to
	Rate			Volume		Net
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (1)	$	307			4,549		4,856
Investment securities (2)		(19	)		330		311
Federal funds and other		(11	)		47		36
Total interest-earning assets		277			4,926		5,203
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing demand deposits		14			16		30
Money market and savings deposits		54			109		163
Time deposits		(62	)		327		265
Total interest-bearing deposits		6			452		458
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase		4			10		14
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings		(24	)		69		45
Total interest-bearing liabilities		(14	)		531		517
Net interest income	$	291			4,395		4,686

(1)

Loans include loans held for sale and nonaccrual loans.

(2)

Changes in net interest income are attributed to either changes in average balances (volume change) or changes in average rates (rate change) for earning assets and sources of funds on which interest is received or paid. Volume change is calculated as change in volume times the previous rate while rate change is change in rate times the previous volume. The change attributed to rates and volumes (change in rate times change in volume) is considered above as a change in volume.

Non Interest Income

The following table provides a summary of non-interest income for the periods presented.

	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2016		2015

Service charges and fees on deposit accounts	$	296	$	130
Gain (loss) on sale of securities		83		-
Gain (loss) on sale of loans and other assets		222		65
Gain (loss) on sale of foreclosed assets		58		383
Other noninterest income		412		230
Total non-interest income	$	1,071	$	808

First quarter of 2016 compared to 2015

Non-interest income totaled $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2016, which was an increase of approximately 33 percent from the first quarter of 2015. Noninterest income to average assets of 0.43 percent for the quarter was down from 0.63 percent in 2015 as prior year results included higher gains on the sales of foreclosed assets. Charges and fees on deposit accounts increased $166 thousand primarily due to increased deposit accounts from the merger. Gains on the sale of loans, which includes mortgage and SBA were $222 thousand, up substantially from $65 thousand a year ago.

Non-Interest Expense

The following table provides a summary of non-interest expense for the periods presented.

	Three months ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2016		2015

Salaries and employee benefits	$	4,495	$	2,301
Occupancy expense		1,019		544
Data Processing		341		210
Professional expenses		455		352
Foreclosed asset expense		57		41
Advertising		173		111
Amortization of intangible assets		93		41
Depository insurance		136		97
Service contracts		286		159
Other non-interest expense		897		425
Total non-interest expense	$	7,952	$	4,281

First quarter of 2016 compared to 2015

Non-interest expense totaled $8.0 million in the first quarter of 2016 compared to $4.3 million in the first quarter of 2015. Noninterest expense to average assets decreased from 3.32 percent a year ago to 3.18 percent in the quarter. Salaries and employee benefits, occupancy, data processing, and other non-interest expense categories in 2016 were all significantly impacted by the merger which added employees, branches and other facilities, and equipment to the Company's expense base. In addition, in 2016 there were addition professional service expenses as a result of being a company with publicly traded securities registered with the SEC.

Taxes

First quarter of 2016 compared to 2015

In the first quarter of 2016 income tax expense totaled $764 thousand compared to $363 thousand a year ago. Income taxes a year ago were elevated by non-deductible merger expenses resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately 52 percent compared to approximately 36 percent in the first quarter of 2016.

Loan Portfolio Composition

The Company had total net loans outstanding, including organic and purchased loans, of approximately $736.4 million at March 31, 2016 and $723.4 million at December 31, 2015. Loans secured by real estate, consisting of commercial or residential property, are the principal component of our loan portfolio. We do not generally originate traditional long-term residential fixed rate mortgages for our portfolio but we do originate and hold traditional second mortgage residential real estate loans, adjustable rate mortgages and home equity lines of credit. Even if the principal purpose of the loan is not to finance real estate, when reasonable, we attempt to obtain a security interest in the real estate in addition to any other available collateral to increase the likelihood of ultimate repayment or collection of the loan.

Organic Loans

Our organic net loans increased by $33.8 million, or 7.5 percent, from December 31, 2015, to $485.4 million at March 31, 2016 as we continue to originate well-underwritten loans. Our goal of streamlining the credit process has improved our efficiency and is a competitive advantage in many of our markets. In addition, the overall business environment continues to rebound from recessionary conditions. Organic loans include loans which were originally purchased non-credit impaired loans but have been renewed since purchase.

Purchased Loans

Purchased non-credit impaired loans of $216.8 million at March 31, 2016 were down from $233.5 million at December 31, 2015 as a result of loan payoffs and renewals. Since December 31, 2015, our net purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) loans decreased by $4.0 million to $34.3 million at March 31, 2016. The activity within the purchased credit impaired loans will be impacted by how quickly these loans are resolved and/or our future acquisition activity.

The following tables summarize the composition of our loan portfolio for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2016
	Organic Loans			Purchased Non-Credit Impaired Loans		Purchased Credit Impaired Loans			Total Amount			% of Gross Total
Commercial real estate-mortgage	$	237,103		$	117,754	$	17,106		$	371,963			50.2	%
Consumer real estate-mortgage		105,959			50,900		12,559			169,418			22.9	%
Construction and land development		84,947			23,029		2,612			110,588			14.9	%
Commercial and industrial		56,301			24,137		2,013			82,451			11.1	%
Consumer and other		5,552			968		-			6,520			0.9	%
Total gross loans receivable, net of deferred fees		489,862			216,788		34,290			740,940			100.0	%
Allowance for loan and lease losses		(4,499	)		-		(29	)		(4,528	)
Total loans, net	$	485,363		$	216,788	$	34,261		$	736,412

	December 31, 2015
	Organic Loans			Purchased Non-Credit Impaired Loans		Purchased Credit Impaired Loans		Total Amount			% of Gross Total
Commercial real estate-mortage	$	229,203		$	120,524	$	20,050	$	369,777			50.8	%
Consumer real estate-mortgage		95,233			53,697		12,764		161,694			22.2	%
Construction and land development		73,028			29,756		2,695		105,479			14.5	%
Commercial and industrial		53,761			28,422.00		2,768		84,951			11.7	%
Consumer and other		4,692			1,123.00		-		5,815			0.8	%
Total gross loans receivable, net of deferred fees		455,917			233,521		38,277		727,715			100.0	%
Allowance for loan and lease losses		(4,354	)		-		-		(4,354	)
Total loans, net	$	451,563		$	233,521	$	38,277	$	723,361

Loan Portfolio Maturities

The following table sets forth the maturity distribution of our loans, including the interest rate sensitivity for loans maturing after one year.

									Rate Structure for Loans
									Maturing Over One Year
	One Year		One through		Over Five				Fixed		Floating
	or Less		Five Years		Years		Total		Rate		Rate
Commercial real estate-mortgage	$	39,448	$	238,075	$	94,440	$	371,963	$	259,220	$	73,295
Consumer real estate-mortgage		15,904		99,636		53,878		169,418		127,310		26,204
Construction and land development		56,565		41,284		12,739		110,588		34,894		19,129
Commercial and industrial		28,139		46,949		7,363		82,451		45,523		8,789
Consumer and other		4,148		2,357		15		6,520		2,284		88
Total Loans	$	144,204	$	428,301	$	168,435	$	740,940	$	469,231	$	127,505

Nonaccrual, Past Due, and Restructured Loans

Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total gross loans, net of deferred fees, was 0.38 percent as of March 31, 2016 , which was almost unchanged from December 31, 2015 . Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets as of March 31, 2016 totaled 0.78 percent compared to 0.79 percent as of December 31, 2015. Acquired PCI loans that are included in loan pools are reclassified at acquisition to accrual status and thus are not included as nonperforming assets unless they are 90 days or greater past due

The following table summarizes the Company's nonperforming assets for the periods presented.

	March 31,		December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2016		2015

Nonaccrual loans	$	2,639	$	2,252
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more (1)		151		502
Total nonperforming loans		2,790		2,754
Foreclosed assets		5,133		5,358
Total nonperforming assets	$	7,923	$	8,112

Restructured loans not included above	$	2,167	$	3,693

(1) Balances include PCI loans past due 90 days or more that are grouped in pools which accrue interest based on pool yields.

Potential Problem Loans

At March 31, 2016 problem loans amounted to approximately $3.7 million or 0.51 percent of total loans outstanding. Potential problem loans, which are not included in nonperforming loans, represent those loans with a well-defined weakness and where information about possible credit problems of borrowers has caused management to have doubts about the borrower's ability to comply with present repayment terms. This definition is believed to be substantially consistent with the standards established by the Bank’s primary regulators, for loans classified as substandard or worse, but not considered nonperforming loans.

Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses

We maintain the allowance at a level that we deem appropriate to adequately cover the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, our allowance for loan losses was $4.5 million and $4.4 million, respectively, which we deemed to be adequate at each of the respective dates. The increase in the allowance for loan losses in 2016 as compared to 2015 is the result of increases in organic loan growth. Our allowance for loan loss as a percentage of total loans has increased slightly from 0.60 percent at December 31, 2015 to 0.61 percent at March 31, 2016. As a percentage of organic loans the allowance for loan losses decreased from 0.95 percent at December 31, 2015 to 0.92 percent at March 31, 2015.

Our purchased loans were recorded at fair value upon acquisition. The fair value adjustments on the performing purchased loans will be accreted into income over the life of the loans. As of March 31, 2016 the balance on PCI loans was $43.1 million while the carrying value was $34.3 million. These loans are subject to the same allowance methodology as our legacy portfolio. The calculated allowance is compared to the remaining fair value discount on a loan-by-loan basis to determine if additional provisioning should be recognized. At March 31, 2016, there were $29 thousand in allowances on purchased loans.

The following table sets forth, based on our best estimate, the allocation of the allowance to types of loans as well as the unallocated portion as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and the percentage of loans in each category to total loans (in thousands):

	March 31,					December, 31
	2016					2015
	Amount		Percent			Amount		Percent
Commercial real estate-mortgage	$	2,012		44.4	%	$	1,906		43.8	%
Consumer real estate-mortgage		1,058		23.4	%		1,015		23.3	%
Construction and land development		693		15.3	%		627		14.4	%
Commercial and industrial		732		16.2	%		777		17.8	%
Consumer and other		33		0.7	%		29		0.7	%
Total allowance for loan losses	$	4,528		100.0	%	$	4,354		100.0	%

The increase in the overall allowance for loan losses is due to the increased balance of organic loans offset by improvements of our loan portfolio and the reduction of nonperforming loans and net charge-offs, which is largely influenced by the overall improvement in the economies in our market areas. The allocation by category is determined based on the assigned risk rating, if applicable, and environmental factors applicable to each category of loans. For impaired loans, those loans are reviewed for a specific allowance allocation. Specific valuation allowances related to impaired loans were approximately $258 thousand at December 31, 2015 compared to $254 thousand at March 31, 2016.

Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses

The following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses for the periods ended March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 including the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans as of the end of each period (in thousands):

	March 31,			December, 31
	2016			2015
Balance at beginning of period	$	4,354		$	3,880
Provision for loan losses		138			923
Charged-off loans:
Commercial real estate-mortage		-			(95	)
Consumer real estate-mortgage		-			(247	)
Construction and land development		-			(50	)
Commercial and industrial		-			-
Consumer and other		(33	)		(114	)
Total charged-off loans		(33	)		(506	)
Recoveries of previously charged-off loans:
Commercial real estate-mortage		15			-
Consumer real estate-mortgage		18			-
Construction and land development		3			26
Commercial and industrial		17			19
Consumer and other		16			12
Total recoveries of previously charged-off loans		69			57
Net charge-offs		36			(449	)
Balance at end of period	$	4,528		$	4,354

Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans outstanding at end of period		0.61	%		0.60	%
Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding for the period		0.00	%		-0.09	%

We assess the adequacy of the allowance at the end of each calendar quarter. This assessment includes procedures to estimate the allowance and test the adequacy and appropriateness of the resulting balance. The level of the allowance is based upon our evaluation of the loan portfolio, past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, the views of the Bank’s regulators, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay (including the timing of future payments), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan quality indications and other pertinent factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change.

Investment Portfolio

Our investment portfolio, consisting primarily of Federal agency bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and state and municipal securities amounted to $157.6 million and $166.4 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Our investments to assets ratio has decreased from 16.3 percent at December 31, 2015 to 15.5 percent at March 31, 2016 as we reduced the ratio of investments to total assets on our balance sheet to allocate more funding to loans. Our investment portfolio serves many purposes including serving as a potential liquidity source, collateral for public funds, and as a stable source of income.

The following table shows the book value of the Company’s investment securities. In the periods ended March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 all investment securities were classified as available for sale.

Book Value of Investment Securities
(in thousands)	March, 31		December 31,
	2016		2015

U.S. Government agencies	$	17,732	$	22,745
State and political subdivisions		7,582		7,614
Mortgage-backed securities		131,905		136,625
Total securities	$	157,219	$	166,984

The following table presents the contractual maturity of investment securities by contractual maturity date and average yields based on amortized cost (for all obligations on a fully taxable basis). The composition and maturity / repricing distribution of the securities portfolio is subject to change depending on rate sensitivity, capital and liquidity needs.

Contractual Maturity of Investment Securities

As of March 31, 2016

(in thousands)

	Maturity By Years
	1 or Less			1 to 5			5 to 10			Over 10			Total
Available for Sale
U.S. Government agencies	$	-		$	12,274		$	3,458		$	2,000		$	17,732
State and political subdivisions		1,949			625			1,898			3,110			7,582
Mortgage-backed securities		-			3,076			32,198			96,631			131,905
Total securities available for sale	$	1,949		$	15,975		$	37,554		$	101,741		$	157,219
Weighted average yield⁽¹⁾		1.48	%		1.58	%		1.73	%		1.91	%		1.83	%

⁽¹⁾ Based on amortized cost, taxable equivalent basis

Deposits

Deposits are the primary source of funds for the Company's lending and investing activities. The Company provides a range of deposit services to businesses and individuals, including non-interest bearing checking accounts, interest bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, IRAs and CDs. These accounts generally earn interest at rates the Company establishes based on market factors and the anticipated amount and timing of funding needs. The establishment or continuity of a core deposit relationship can be a factor in loan pricing decisions. While the Company's primary focus is on establishing customer relationships to attract core deposits, at times, the Company uses brokered deposits and other wholesale deposits to supplement its funding sources. As of March 31, 2016, brokered deposits represented approximately 5.8 percent of total deposits.

The following table summarizes the average balances outstanding and average interest rates for each major category of deposits for the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

	March 31,								December, 31
	2016								2015
(Dollars in thousands)	Average Balance		% of Total			Average Rate			Average Balance		% of Total			Average Rate

Non-interest demand	$	123,242		14.5	%		-		$	130,212		15.4	%		-
Interest-bearing demand		150,538		17.7	%		0.18	%		138,156		16.3	%		0.15	%
Money market and savings		242,125		28.5	%		0.45	%		234,637		27.7	%		0.44	%
Time deposits		334,782		39.3	%		0.75	%		344,095		40.6	%		0.72	%
Total average deposits	$	850,687		100.0	%		0.53	%	$	847,100		100.0	%		0.52	%

Following the merger in 2015 the overall mix of average deposits has shifted to a higher percentage of non-interest bearing and money market and savings deposits, with reductions in the percentage of deposits held in interest-bearing demand accounts. The Company believes its deposit product offerings are properly structured to attract and retain core low-cost deposit relationships. The average cost interest-bearing of deposits was 0.53 percent in the first quarter of 2016 compared to 0.52 percent in the fourth quarter of 2015 due to changes in deposit mix and higher rates on saving and money market accounts.

Total deposits as of March 31, 2016 were $859.1 million, which was an increase of $629 thousand from December 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2016 the Company had outstanding time deposits under $100,000 with balances of $89.0 million, time deposits over $100,000 with balances of $234.0 million, and a fair value premium for time deposits of approximately $627 thousand. The following table summarizes the maturities of time deposits $100,000 or more as of March 31, 2016.

(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2016

Remaining maturity:
Three months or less	$	23,845
Three to six months		66,100
Six to twelve months		54,056
More than twelve months		89,954
Total	$	233,955

Borrowings

The Company uses short-term borrowings and long-term debt to provide both funding and, to a lesser extent, regulatory capital for debt at the Company level which can be downstreamed as Tier 1 capital to the Bank. Short-term borrowings totaled $30.0 million at March 31, 2016 comprised of $10 million in FHLB advances maturing within twelve months and the remainder consisted of Federal Funds purchased. Short-term borrowings totaled $32.0 million at December31, 2015 comprised of $28 million in FHLB advances maturing within twelve months and the remainder consisted of Federal Funds purchased. There was no long-term debt outstanding at March 31, 2016 as the company paid down the balance of $2 million on the line of credit which was outstanding on December 31, 2015.

Capital Resources

The Company uses leverage analysis to examine the potential of the institution to increase assets and liabilities using the current capital base. The key measurements included in this analysis are the Bank’s Common Equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital, leverage and total capital ratios. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, our capital ratios, including our Bank’s capital ratios, exceeded regulatory minimum capital requirements. From time to time we may be required to support the capital needs of our bank subsidiary. We believe we have various capital raising techniques available to us to provide for the capital needs of our bank, if necessary.

Liquidity and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At March 31, 2016, we had $127.8 million of pre-approved but unused lines of credit and $3.0 million of standby letters of credit. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and many will expire without being drawn upon. The total commitment level does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. If needed to fund these outstanding commitments, the Bank has the ability to liquidate Federal funds sold or securities available-for-sale, or on a short-term basis to borrow and purchase Federal funds from other financial institutions.

Market Risk and Liquidity Risk Management

The Bank’s Asset Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for making decisions regarding liquidity and funding solutions based upon approved liquidity, loan, capital and investment policies. The ALCO must consider interest rate sensitivity and liquidity risk management when rendering a decision on funding solutions and loan pricing. To assist in this process the Bank has contracted with an independent third party to prepare quarterly reports that summarize several key asset-liability measurements. In addition, the third party will also provide recommendations to the Bank’s ALCO regarding future balance sheet structure, earnings and liquidity strategies. Two critical areas of focus for ALCO are interest rate sensitivity and liquidity risk management. We do not believe there have been any material changes to the Company’s interest rate sensitivity or liquidity risk from December 31, 2015 to the period ended March 31, 2016.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

This Item is not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including SmartFinancial’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, SmartFinancial has evaluated the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of March 31, 2016 (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, SmartFinancial’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in alerting them on a timely basis to material information relating to SmartFinancial (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in SmartFinancial’s periodic filings under the Exchange Act.

There were no changes in SmartFinancial’s internal control over financial reporting during SmartFinancial’s fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, SmartFinancial’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

There are various claims and lawsuits in which SmartFinancial is periodically involved incidental to the Bank’s business. In the opinion of management, no material loss is expected from any of such pending claims or lawsuits.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

SmartFinancial, as a smaller reporting company, is not required to provide the information required by this Item.

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.

Item 6. Exhibits

31.1	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
31.2	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
32.1	Certification pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350 – Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Certification pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350 – Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101	Interactive Data Files

SIGNATURES

In accordance with 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.

		SmartFinancial, Inc.

Date:	May 16, 2016		/s/ William Y. Carroll, Jr.
			William Y. Carroll, Jr.
			President and Chief Executive Officer
			(principal executive officer)

Date:	May 16, 2016		/s/ Christopher Bryan Johnson
			Christopher Bryan Johnson
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
			(principal financial officer and accounting officer)

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