Edgar Filing: Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

Form 10-K

Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended	Commission File Number
December 31, 2015	1-13661

STOCK YARDS BANCORP, INC.

1040 East Main Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
(502) 582-2571

Incorporated in Kentucky

I.R.S. No. 61-1137529

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class:	Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, no par value	NASDAQ

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act). Yes ☐ No ☑

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☑

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 ☑ 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☑

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:

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☑
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐

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

Yes ☐ No ☑

The aggregate market value of registrant’s voting stock (Common Stock, no par value) held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2015 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was $502,112,000.

The number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, no par value, outstanding as of February 24, 2016, was 14,921,250.

Documents Incorporated By Reference

Portions of Registrant’s definitive proxy statement related to Registrant’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 28, 2016 (the “Proxy Statement”), to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

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STOCK YARDS BANCORP, INC.
Form 10-K
Index

Part I:

Item 1.	Business	4

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	6

Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	9

Item 2.	Properties	10

Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	10

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	10


Part II:

Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	11

Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	14

Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	15

Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	42

Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	42

Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	93

Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	93

Item 9B.	Other Information	96


Part III:

Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	96

Item 11.	Executive Compensation	96

Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	97

Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	97

Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	97


Part IV:

Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	97

Signatures		101

Index to Exhibits		102

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Glossary of Acronyms and Terms

The following listing provides a comprehensive reference of common acronyms and terms used throughout the document:

ASU	Accounting Standards Update

Bancorp	Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.

Bank	Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company

BOLI	Bank Owned Life Insurance

BP	Basis Point = 1/100^th of one percent

COSO	Committee of Sponsoring Organizations

Dodd-Frank Act	Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

EPS	Earnings Per Share

FASB	Financial Accounting Standards Board

FDIC	Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FHA	Federal Housing Administration

FHC	Financial Holding Company

FHLB	Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC	Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA	Federal National Mortgage Association

GLB Act	Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

GNMA	Government National Mortgage Association

IM&T	Investment Management and Trust

KSOP	Combined employee profit sharing and stock ownership plan

LIBOR	London Interbank Offered Rate

MSA	Metropolitan Statistical Area

MSR	Mortgage Servicing Right

OAEM	Other Assets Especially Mentioned

Oldham	THE BANCORP, Inc.

OREO	Other Real Estate Owned

OTTI	Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

PSU	Performance Stock Unit

RSU	Restricted Stock Unit

SAR	Stock Appreciation Right

SEC	Securities and Exchange Commission

TDR	Troubled Debt Restructuring

US GAAP	United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

VA	U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Part I

Item 1.

Business

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp” or “Company”), headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is the holding company for Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company (“Bank”). Bancorp, which was incorporated in 1988 in Kentucky, is registered with, and subject to supervision, regulation and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Bank is wholly owned and is a state chartered bank. Because Bancorp has no significant operations of its own, its business and that of the Bank are essentially the same. The operations of the Bank are fully reflected in the consolidated financial statements of Bancorp. Accordingly, references to “Bancorp” in this document may encompass both the holding company and the Bank. At the 2014 annual meeting, shareholders approved a resolution to amend Bancorp’s restated articles of incorporation to change its name from S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. to Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.

Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company

Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company is the banking subsidiary of Bancorp and was chartered in 1904. The Bank is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and provides commercial and personal banking services in the Louisville, Kentucky, Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan markets through 37 full service banking offices. The Bank is chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In addition to traditional commercial and personal banking activities, the Bank has an investment management and trust department offering a wide range of investment management, trust, employee benefit plan and estate administration, and financial planning services. The Bank also originates and sells single-family residential mortgages. Additionally, the Bank offers securities brokerage services via its branch network through an arrangement with a third party broker-dealer. See Note 25 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for information relating to the Bank’s business segments and “Item 2. Properties” for information regarding owned and leased properties.

In April, 2013, Bancorp completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of THE BANCorp, Inc. (“Oldham”), parent company of THE BANK – Oldham County, Inc. As a result of the transaction, THE BANK – Oldham County merged into Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. Since the acquisition date, results of operations acquired in the Oldham transaction have been included in Bancorp’s financial results. The Oldham transaction has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration transferred were recorded at estimated fair value on the acquisition date. See Note 3 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for information relating to the acquisition.

At December 31, 2015, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company had 555 full-time equivalent employees. Employees of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company are entitled to participate in a variety of employee benefit programs including a combined employee profit sharing and stock ownership plan (“KSOP”). Management of Bancorp strives to be an employer of choice and considers the relationship with employees to be good.

Supervision and Regulation

Bank holding companies and commercial banks are extensively regulated under both federal and state laws. Changes in applicable laws or regulations may have a material effect on the business and prospects of Bancorp.

Bancorp, as a registered bank holding company, is subject to the supervision of and regulation by the Federal Reserve Board under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. In addition, Bancorp is subject to the provisions of Kentucky’s banking laws regulating bank acquisitions and certain activities of controlling bank shareholders.

Kentucky and federal banking statutes delineate permissible activities for Kentucky state-chartered banks. Kentucky’s statutes, however, contain a super parity provision for Kentucky chartered banks having one of the top two ratings in its most recent regulatory examination. This provision allows these state banks to engage in any banking activity in which a national bank in Kentucky, a state bank operating in any other state, or a federally chartered thrift could engage. The bank must first obtain a legal opinion specifying the statutory or regulatory provisions that permit the activity.

The Bank is subject to the supervision of the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insures the deposits of the Bank to the current maximum of $250,000 per depositor.

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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the “GLB Act”) allows for affiliations among banks, securities firms and insurance companies by means of a financial holding company (“FHC”). The GLB Act requires that, at the time of establishment of an FHC, all depository institutions within that corporate group must be “well managed” and “well capitalized” and must have received a rating of “satisfactory” or better under its most recent Community Reinvestment Act examination. Further, non-banking financial firms (for example an insurance company or securities firm) may establish an FHC and acquire a depository institution. While the distinction between banks and non-banking financial firms has been blurring over recent years, the GLB Act makes it less cumbersome for banks to offer services “financial in nature” but beyond traditional commercial banking activities. Likewise, non-banking financial firms may find it easier to offer services that had, heretofore, been provided primarily by depository institutions. In 2012, management of Bancorp chose to become an FHC after evaluating the benefits and costs.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed into law in 2010. Generally, the Dodd-Frank Act was effective the day after it was signed into law, but different effective dates apply to specific sections of the law. This new extensive and complex legislation contained many new provisions affecting the banking industry, including:

	●	Creation of a new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection overseeing banks with assets totaling $10 billion or greater while writing and maintaining several regulations that apply to all banks,
	●	Determination of debit card interchange rates by the Federal Reserve Board,
	●	New regulation over derivative instruments,
	●	Phase outs of certain forms of trust preferred debt and hybrids previously included as bank capital, and
	●	Increases to FDIC deposit coverage, revised calculations for assessing bank premiums, and numerous other provisions affecting financial institution regulation, oversight of certain non-banking organizations, investor protection, etc.

Uncertainty remains as to the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act, which we expect will have a continued adverse impact on the financial services industry as a whole and on Bancorp’s business, results of operations and financial condition due to regulatory costs and increased regulatory scrutiny over products and practices.

	●	a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%,
	●	a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%),
	●	a total risk-based capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from previous rules), and
	●	a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% for all institutions.

The rules also established a "capital conservation buffer" of 2.5%, to be phased in over three years, above the new regulatory minimum risk-based capital ratios, and will result in the following minimum ratios once the capital conservation buffer is fully phased in:

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a common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 7.0%,

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a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.5%, and

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a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.5%.

The capital conservation buffer requirement is to be phased in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase each year until fully implemented in January 2019. An institution will be subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases and paying discretionary bonuses if capital levels fall below minimum levels plus the buffer amounts. These limitations establish a maximum percentage of eligible retained income that could be utilized for such actions.

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Under these new rules, Tier 1 capital will generally consist of common stock (plus related surplus) and retained earnings, limited amounts of minority interest in the form of additional Tier 1 capital instruments, and non-cumulative preferred stock and related surplus, subject to certain eligibility standards, less goodwill and other specified intangible assets and other regulatory deductions. The definition of Tier 2 capital is generally unchanged for most banking organizations, subject to certain new eligibility criteria.

Common equity Tier 1 capital will generally consist of common stock, additional paid-in capital and retained earnings plus limited amounts of minority interest in the form of common stock, less goodwill and other specified intangible assets and other regulatory deductions.

The final rules allowed banks and their holding companies with less than $250 billion in assets a one-time opportunity to opt-out of a requirement to include unrealized gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income in their capital calculation. Bancorp opted-out of this requirement.

As of December 31, 2015, Bancorp meets the requirements to be considered well-capitalized under the new rules, and is not subject to limitations due to the capital conservation buffer.

Available Information

Bancorp files reports with the SEC including the Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current event reports on Form 8-K, and proxy statements, as well as any amendments to those reports. The public may read and copy any materials the Registrant files with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are also accessible at no cost on Bancorp’s web site at http://www.syb.com after they are electronically filed with the SEC.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Investment in Bancorp’s common stock involves risk, and Bancorp’s profitability and success may be affected by a number of factors including those discussed below.

Financial condition and profitability depend significantly on local and national economic conditions.

Our success depends on general economic conditions both locally and nationally. Most of Bancorp’s customers are in the Louisville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati metropolitan areas. Compared to regional or national financial institutions, we are less able to spread the risks of unfavorable local economic conditions across a large number of diversified economies. Some of Bancorp’s customers are directly impacted by the local economy while others have more national or global business dealings. Some of the factors influencing general economic conditions include tepid economic recovery, and government regulation. Poor economic conditions have an unfavorable impact on the demand of customers for loans and the ability of some borrowers to repay these loans. Deterioration in the quality of the credit portfolio could have a material adverse effect on financial condition, results of operations, and ultimately capital.

Financial condition and profitability depend on real estate values in our market area.

Bancorp offers a variety of secured loans, including commercial lines of credit, commercial term loans, real estate, construction, home equity, consumer and other loans. Bancorp’s loans are secured by real estate (both residential and commercial) primarily in Bancorp’s market area. In instances where borrowers are unable to repay their loans from us and there has been deterioration in the value of the loan collateral, Bancorp could experience higher loan losses which could have a material adverse effect on financial condition, results of operations, and ultimately capital.

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If actual loan losses are greater than Bancorp’s assumption for loan losses, earnings could decrease.

Bancorp’s loan customers may not repay their loans according to the terms of these loans, the collateral securing the payment of these loans may be insufficient to ensure repayment and the wealth of guarantors providing guarantees to support these loans may be insufficient to aid in the repayment of these loans. Accordingly, Bancorp may experience significant credit losses which could have a material adverse effect on operating results. Bancorp makes various assumptions and judgments about the collectability of the loan portfolio, including the creditworthiness of borrowers and the value of collateral for repayment of many loans. In determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, Bancorp considers, among other factors, an evaluation of economic conditions and Bancorp’s loan loss experience. If Bancorp’s assumptions prove to be incorrect or economic problems are worse than projected, the current allowance may not be sufficient to cover loan losses and adjustments may be necessary to allow for different economic conditions or adverse developments in the loan portfolio. Such additions to the allowance, if necessary, could have a material adverse impact on financial results.

In addition, federal and state regulators annually review Bancorp’s allowance for loan losses and may require an increase in the provision for loan losses or loan charge-offs. If the regulatory agencies require any increase in the provision for loan losses or loan charge-offs for which Bancorp had not allocated, it would have a negative effect on net income.

Fluctuations in interest rates could reduce profitability.

Our primary source of income is from the net interest spread, the difference between interest earned on loans and investments and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Bancorp expects to periodically experience gaps in the interest rate sensitivities of Bancorp’s assets and liabilities, meaning that either interest-bearing liabilities will be more sensitive to changes in market interest rates than interest-earning assets, or vice versa. In either event, if market interest rates should move contrary to Bancorp’s position, this gap will work against Bancorp and earnings will be negatively affected.

Many factors affect the fluctuation of market interest rates, including, but not limited to the following:

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inflation or deflation

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recession

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a rise in unemployment

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tightening money supply

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international disorder and instability in foreign financial markets

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the Federal Reserve’s actions to control interest rates

Bancorp’s interest rate sensitivity analysis indicates an increase in interest rates of up to 4% would decrease net interest income, primarily because the majority of Bancorp’s variable rate loans have floors of 4% or higher, and are indexed to the prime rate. Since the prime rate is currently 3.50%, rates would have to increase more than 50 bp before the rates on such loans will rise. This effect negatively impacts the effect of rising rates. Deposit rates generally do not reprice as quickly as loans which negatively affects earnings as rates decline. Bancorp’s asset-liability management strategy, which is designed to mitigate risk from changes in market interest rates, may not be able to prevent changes in interest rates from having a material adverse effect on Bancorp’s results of operations and financial condition. Bancorp’s most recent earnings simulation model estimating the impact of changing interest rates on earnings indicates net interest income will decrease approximately 3.1% if interest rates immediately decrease 100 basis points for the next 12 months and decrease approximately 1.9% if rates increase 100 basis points.

Significant stock market volatility could negatively affect Bancorp’s financial results.

Capital and credit markets experience volatility and disruption from time to time. These conditions place downward pressure on credit availability, credit worthiness and customers’ inclinations to borrow. Prolonged volatility or a significant disruption could negatively impact customers’ ability to seek new loans or to repay existing loans. The personal wealth of many borrowers and guarantors has historically added a source of financial strength to certain loans and would be negatively impacted by severe market declines. Sustained reliance on their personal assets to make loan payments would result in deterioration of their liquidity, and could result in loan defaults.

Income from investment management and trust services constitutes approximately 45% of non-interest income. Trust assets under management are expressed in terms of market value, and a significant portion of fee income is based upon those values. A large majority of investment management and trust fees are based on market values which generally fluctuate with the overall stock market.

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Competition with other financial institutions could adversely affect profitability.

Bancorp operates in a highly competitive industry that could become even more so as a result of earnings pressure of contending banks, legislative, regulatory and technological changes and continued consolidation. Bancorp faces vigorous competition in price and structure of financial products from banks and other financial institutions. Bancorp also competes with other non-traditional providers of financial services, such as brokerage firms and insurance companies. As internet-based financial services continue to grow in acceptance, Bancorp must remain relevant as a place where consumers and businesses value personal service while our competition offers these services without human interaction. These sources of competition may reduce or limit margins on banking services, reduce market share and adversely affect results of operations and financial condition.

Credit unions continue to grow in popularity and size, and their expansion into business lending is growing. Because credit unions are not subject to federal income tax, and Bancorp pays federal income tax at a marginal rate of 35%, these companies have a significant competitive advantage over Bancorp. This advantage may have a negative impact on Bancorp’s growth and resultant financial results as these credit unions continue to expand.

Decreased residential mortgage origination, volume and pricing decisions of competitors could affect net income

Bancorp originates, sells and services residential mortgage loans. Changes in interest rates and pricing decisions by our loan competitors affect demand for Bancorp’s residential mortgage loan products, the revenue realized on the sale of loans and revenues received from servicing such loans for others, ultimately reducing Bancorp’s net income. New regulations, increased regulatory reviews, and/or changes in the structure of the secondary mortgage markets which Bancorp utilizes to sell mortgage loans may be introduced and may increase costs and make it more difficult to operate a residential mortgage origination business.

An extended disruption of vital infrastructure or a security breach could negatively impact Bancorp’s business, results of operations, and financial condition.

Bancorp’s operations depend upon, among other things, infrastructure, including equipment and facilities. Extended disruption of vital infrastructure by fire, power loss, natural disaster, telecommunications failure, information systems breaches, terrorist activity or the domestic and foreign response to such activity, or other events outside of Bancorp’s control could have a material adverse impact on the financial services industry as a whole and on Bancorp’s business, results of operations and financial condition. Bancorp’s business continuity plan may not work as intended or may not prevent significant interruption of operations. The occurrence of any failures, interruptions, or security breaches of information systems could damage Bancorp’s reputation, result in the loss of customer business, subject us to additional regulatory scrutiny, or expose us to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have an adverse effect on Bancorp’s financial condition and results of operation.

Bancorp’s assets which are at risk for cyber-attacks include financial assets and non-public information belonging to customers. Cyber security risks include cyber espionage, blackmail, ransom, theft, and corporate account takeovers. Bancorp employs many preventive and detective controls to protect its assets, and provides mandatory recurring information security training to all employees. Bancorp utilizes multiple third-party vendors who have access to our assets via electronic media. Bancorp requires third parties to have similar or superior controls in place.

Bancorp’s accounting policies and methods are critical to how Bancorp reports its financial condition and results of operations. They require management to make estimates about matters that are uncertain.

Accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how Bancorp records and reports its financial condition and results of operations. Bancorp must exercise judgment in selecting and applying these accounting policies and methods so they comply with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”).

Bancorp has identified certain accounting policies as being critical because they require management’s judgment to ascertain the valuations of assets, liabilities, commitments and contingencies. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained either when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset, or reducing a liability. Bancorp has established detailed policies and control procedures that are intended to ensure these critical accounting estimates and judgments are well controlled and applied consistently.

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A credit impairment standard based on the current expected credit loss (CECL) model is expected to be issued in a future period and could significantly change the way Bancorp recognizes credit impairment on financial assets. The initial recognition of CECL differs from current US GAAP because recognition of credit losses will not be based on any triggering event. This should generally result in credit impairment being recognized earlier and immediately after the financial asset is originated or purchased. Under current US GAAP, credit impairment losses are determined using an incurred-loss model, which recognizes credit losses only when it is probable that all contractual cash flows will not be collected. Bancorp may need to develop or revise accounting processes and internal controls. These processes and controls will require significant judgment, collection of additional data, and use of estimates. Technology also may need to be upgraded or modified to capture additional data to support the accounting and disclosure requirements.

The policies and procedures are intended to ensure that the process for changing methodologies occurs in an appropriate manner. Because of the uncertainty surrounding Bancorp’s judgments and the estimates pertaining to these matters, there can be no assurances that actual results will not differ from those estimates. See the “Critical Accounting Policies” in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for more information.

Bancorp operates in a highly regulated environment and may be adversely affected by changes in federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Bancorp is subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by federal and state banking authorities. Any change in applicable regulations or federal or state legislation could have a substantial impact on Bancorp and its operations. Additional legislation and regulations may be enacted or adopted in the future that could significantly affect Bancorp’s powers, authority and operations, which could have a material adverse effect on Bancorp’s financial condition and results of operations. The exercise of regulatory power may have negative impact on Bancorp’s results of operations and financial condition.

Bancorp’s ability to stay current on technological changes in order to compete and meet customer demands is constantly being challenged.

The financial services industry is undergoing rapid technological changes, with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. The future success of Bancorp will depend, in part, upon its ability to address the needs of its customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands for convenience, as well as to create additional operational efficiencies and greater privacy and security protection for customers and their personal information. Many of Bancorp’s competitors have substantially greater resources to invest in technological improvements. Bancorp may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services as quickly as competitors or be successful in marketing these products and services to its customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological change affecting the financial services industry could impair Bancorp’s ability to effectively compete to retain or acquire new business and could have an adverse impact on its business, financial position, results of operations and liquidity.

Bancorp may not be able to attract and retain skilled people.

Bancorp’s success depends, in large part, on our ability to attract and retain key people. Competition for the best people in the industry and the markets in which we engage can be intense, and we may not be able to retain or hire the people we want or need. In order to attract and retain qualified employees, we must compensate them at market levels. If we are unable to continue to attract and retain qualified employees, or do so at rates necessary to maintain our competitive position, our performance, including our competitive position, could suffer, and, in turn, adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

Bancorp has no unresolved SEC staff comments.

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Item 2.

Properties

The principal offices of Bancorp are located at 1040 East Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Bancorp’s operations center is at a separate location. In addition to the main office complex and the operations center, Bancorp owned 19 branch properties at December 31, 2015, two of which are located on leased land. At that date, Bancorp also leased 17 branch facilities. Of the 37 banking locations, 28 are located in the Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area (“MSA”), four are located in the Indianapolis MSA and five are located in the Cincinnati MSA. See Notes 6 and 19 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, for additional information relating to amounts invested in premises and equipment and lease commitments.

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

See Note 19 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, for information relating to legal proceedings.

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following table lists the names and ages as of December 31, 2015 of all current executive officers of Bancorp and the Bank. Each executive officer is appointed by Bancorp’s Board of Directors to serve at the discretion of the Board. There is no arrangement or understanding between any executive officer of Bancorp or the Bank and any other person(s) pursuant to which he/she was or is to be selected as an officer.

Name and Age of Executive Officer		Position and Offices with Bancorp and/or the Bank
David P. Heintzman Age 56		Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp and the Bank
James A. Hillebrand Age 47		President and Director of Bancorp and the Bank
Kathy C. Thompson Age 54		Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Bancorp and the Bank
Nancy B. Davis Age 60		Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Bancorp and the Bank
William M. Dishman III Age 52		Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the Bank
Philip S. Poindexter Age 49		Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of the Bank
T. Clay Stinnett Age 42		Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer of Bancorp and the Bank
Michael J. Croce Age 46		Executive Vice President and Director of Retail Banking of the Bank

Mr. Heintzman was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in January 2006. Prior thereto, he served as President of Bancorp and the Bank since 1992. Mr. Heintzman joined the Bank in 1985.

Mr. Hillebrand was appointed President in July 2008. Prior thereto, he served as Executive Vice President and Director of Private Banking of the Bank since 2005. From 2000 to 2004, he served as Senior Vice President of Private Banking. Mr. Hillebrand joined the Bank in 1996.

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Ms. Thompson was appointed Senior Executive Vice President in January 2006. Prior thereto, she served as Executive Vice President of Bancorp and the Bank. She joined the Bank in 1992 and is Manager of the Investment Management and Trust Department.

Ms. Davis was appointed Executive Vice President of Bancorp and the Bank in 1999 and Chief Financial Officer in 1993. She joined the Bank in 1991.

Mr. Dishman joined the Bank and was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer in February 2009.

Mr. Poindexter was appointed Chief Lending Officer in July 2008. Prior thereto, he served as Executive Vice President and Director of Commercial Banking. Mr. Poindexter joined the Bank in 2004.

Mr. Stinnett was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer in February 2011. Prior thereto, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer since 2005. Mr. Stinnett joined the Bank in 2000.

Mr. Croce was appointed Executive Vice President and Director of Retail Banking in July 2014. Prior thereto, he served as Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Business Banking. Mr. Croce joined the Bank in 2004.

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Item 5.

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Bancorp’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SYBT. The table below sets forth the quarterly high and low market closing prices of Bancorp’s common stock and dividends declared per share. The payment of dividends by the Bank to Bancorp is subject to the restriction described in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements. Management believes that Bancorp will continue to generate adequate earnings to continue to pay dividends on a quarterly basis. On December 31, 2015, Bancorp had approximately 1,500 shareholders of record, and approximately 4,800 non-objecting beneficial owners holding shares in nominee or “street” name.

	2015						2014
Quarter	High		Low		Cash Dividends Declared		High		Low		Cash Dividends Declared

First	$	34.81	$	30.87	$	0.23	$	32.14	$	27.92	$	0.21
Second		38.10		33.75		0.24		32.04		27.44		0.22
Third		38.43		33.95		0.24		30.75		28.62		0.22
Fourth		40.65		35.75		0.25		34.16		30.07		0.23

The following table shows information relating to the repurchase of shares of common stock by Bancorp during the three months ended December 31, 2015.

	Total number of shares purchased (1)		Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plan		Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan

October 1-October 31		101	$	39.93		-		-
November 1-November 30		70		40.50		-		-
December 1-December 31		-		-		-		-

Total		171	$	40.16		-		-

(1)	Activity represents shares of stock withheld to pay taxes due upon the exercise of stock appreciation rights. This activity has no impact on the number of shares that may be purchased under a Board-approved plan.

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The following performance graph and data shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed soliciting material or subject to Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

The first graph below compares the performance of Bancorp Common Stock to the Russell 2000 index, the SNL NASDAQ Bank index and the SNL Midwest Bank index for Bancorp’s last five fiscal years. The graph assumes the value of the investment in Bancorp Common Stock and in each index was $100 at December 31, 2010 and that all dividends were reinvested.

The ten-year period is presented in addition to the five-year period required by the SEC because it provides additional perspective, and Bancorp management believes that longer-term performance is of greater interest to Bancorp shareholders. In 2008 and 2009, Bancorp’s stock did not experience a decline in value as precipitous as illustrated by the referenced bank indices, nor did it decrease or suspend cash dividends. Accordingly, Bancorp’s stock price increases since 2008 have not been as steep as the referenced bank indices. The ten-year graph assumes the value of the investment in Bancorp Common Stock and in each index was $100 at December 31, 2005 and that all dividends were reinvested.

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	*Period Ending*
*Index*	12/31/10		12/31/11		12/31/12		12/31/13		12/31/14		12/31/15
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.		100.00		86.43		97.66		143.43		154.19		179.46
Russell 2000		100.00		95.82		111.49		154.78		162.35		155.18
SNL Midwest Bank		100.00		94.46		113.69		155.65		169.21		171.78
SNL Bank NASDAQ		100.00		88.73		105.75		152.00		157.42		169.94

	*Period Ending*
*Index*	12/31/05		12/31/06		12/31/07		12/31/08		12/31/09		12/31/10		12/31/11		12/31/12		12/31/13		12/31/14		12/31/15
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.		100.00		120.06		105.31		124.32		99.47		117.73		101.75		114.97		168.83		181.52		211.27
Russell 2000		100.00		118.37		116.51		77.15		98.11		124.46		119.26		138.76		192.63		202.06		193.14
SNL Midwest Bank		100.00		115.59		90.09		59.27		50.23		62.37		58.91		70.91		97.08		105.54		107.14
SNL Bank NASDAQ		100.00		112.27		88.14		64.01		51.93		61.26		54.36		64.79		93.12		96.44		104.11

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Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

Selected Consolidated Financial Data

	Years ended December 31
(Amounts in thousands except per share data and ratios)	2015			2014			2013			2012			2011

Income statement data
Interest income	$	93,170		$	89,087		$	86,464		$	86,901		$	86,039
Interest expense		4,852			5,330			9,166			12,951			15,307
Net interest income		88,318			83,757			77,298			73,950			70,732
Provision (credit) for loan losses		750			(400	)		6,550			11,500			12,600
Non-interest income		39,950			39,155			39,002			38,457			33,244
Non-interest expenses		73,398			73,209			71,352			65,472			59,581
Income before income taxes		54,120			50,103			38,398			35,435			31,795
Income tax expense		16,933			15,281			11,228			9,634			8,191
Net income	$	37,187		$	34,822		$	27,170		$	25,801		$	23,604

Per share data
Net income, basic	$	2.53		$	2.39		$	1.91		$	1.86		$	1.71
Net income, diluted		2.48			2.36			1.89			1.85			1.71
Cash dividends declared		0.96			0.88			0.81			0.77			0.72
Book value		19.20			17.63			15.71			14.74			13.58
Market value		37.79			33.34			31.92			22.42			20.53
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares - diluted		14,973			14,762			14,353			13,932			13,834

Balance sheet data
Total assets	$	2,816,801		$	2,563,868		$	2,389,262		$	2,148,262		$	2,053,097
Loans		2,033,007			1,868,550			1,721,350			1,584,594			1,544,845
Allowance for loan losses		22,441			24,920			28,522			31,881			29,745
Available for sale securities		565,876			513,056			490,031			386,440			352,185
Deposits		2,371,702			2,123,627			1,980,937			1,781,693			1,617,739
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		43,468			36,832			34,329			31,882			60,431
Subordinated debentures		-			-			-			30,900			40,900
Stockholders' equity		286,519			259,895			229,444			205,075			187,686

Average balances
Stockholders’ equity	$	274,451		$	245,425		$	220,107		$	197,551		$	179,638
Assets		2,573,901			2,398,430			2,232,868			2,070,967			1,959,609
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		41,041			35,709			32,518			60,113			60,436
Long-term debt		-			-			30,477			31,474			40,900

Selected ratios
Return on average assets		1.44	%		1.45	%		1.22	%		1.25	%		1.20	%
Return on average stockholders’ equity		13.55			14.19			12.34			13.06			13.14
Average stockholders’ equity to average assets		10.66			10.23			9.86			9.54			9.17
Net interest rate spread		3.59			3.67			3.59			3.74			3.79
Net interest rate margin, fully tax-equivalent		3.67			3.75			3.74			3.94			3.99
Efficiency ratio		56.81			59.09			60.82			57.38			56.47
Non-performing loans to total loans		0.44			0.64			1.33			1.90			1.51
Non-performing assets to total assets		0.48			0.70			1.19			1.74			1.51
Net charge offs to average loans		0.17			0.18			0.60			0.60			0.55
Allowance for loan losses to total loans		1.10			1.33			1.66			2.01			1.93

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Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Financial Section Summary

The financial section of this Form 10-K includes management’s discussion and analysis, consolidated financial statements, and the notes to those financial statements. Bancorp has prepared the following summary to assist in your review of the financial section. It is designed to give you an overview of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and summarize some of the more important activities and events that occurred during 2015.

The financial section includes the following:

Management’s discussion and analysis, or MD&A provides information as to the analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Bancorp. It contains management’s view about industry trends, risks, uncertainties, accounting policies that Bancorp views as critical in light of its business, results of operations including discussion of the key performance drivers, financial position, cash flows, commitments and contingencies, important events, transactions that have occurred over the last three years, and forward-looking information, as appropriate.

Financial statements include Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the end of the last two years, and Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income, Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, and Cash Flows, for each of the last three years. Bancorp’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP.

Notes to the financial statements provide insight into, and are an integral part of, the financial statements. The notes contain explanations of significant accounting policies, details about certain captions on the financial statements, information about significant events or transactions that have occurred, discussions about legal proceedings, commitments and contingencies, and selected financial information relating to business segments. The notes to the financial statements also are prepared in accordance with US GAAP.

Reports related to the financial statements and internal control over financial reporting include the following:

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A report from KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, which includes their opinion on the presentation of Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP based on their audits;

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A report from management indicating Bancorp’s responsibility for financial reporting and the financial statements;

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A report from management indicating Bancorp’s responsibility for the system of internal control over financial reporting, including an assessment of the effectiveness of those controls; and

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A report from KPMG LLP, which includes their opinion on the effectiveness of Bancorp’s internal control over financial reporting.

Our Business

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., incorporated in 1988, and its business is substantially the same as that of its wholly owned subsidiary, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. The Bank has operated continuously since it opened in 1904. The Bank conducted business at one location for 85 years and began branching in 1989. At December 31, 2015, the Bank had 28 full service banking locations in the Louisville MSA, four full service banking locations in the Indianapolis MSA, and five full service banking locations in the Cincinnati MSA. In 2015, Bancorp opened two full-service branches in the Cincinnati MSA and one full-service branch in the Indianapolis MSA. Bancorp’s focus on flexible, attentive customer service has been key to its growth and profitability. The wide range of services provided by investment management and trust, securities brokerage, and mortgage origination helps support the corporate philosophy of capitalizing on full service customer relationships.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “foresee”, “believe” or other words with similar meaning. Although Bancorp believes the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of these assumptions could be inaccurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from results discussed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: economic conditions both generally and more specifically in the markets in which Bancorp and its subsidiaries operate; competition for Bancorp’s customers from other providers of financial services; government legislation and regulation which change from time to time and over which Bancorp has no control; changes in interest rates; material unforeseen changes in liquidity, deterioration in the real estate market, results of operations or financial condition of Bancorp’s customers; or other risks detailed in Bancorp’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Item 1A of this Form 10-K, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Bancorp.

Critical Accounting Policies

Bancorp has prepared the consolidated financial information in this report in accordance with US GAAP. In preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, Bancorp makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. There can be no assurances that actual results will not differ from those estimates.

Management has identified the accounting policy related to the allowance and provision for loan losses as critical to the understanding of Bancorp’s results of operations and discussed this conclusion with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Since the application of this policy requires significant management assumptions and estimates, it could result in materially different amounts to be reported if conditions or underlying circumstances were to change. The provision reflects an allowance methodology that is driven by risk ratings, historical losses, and qualitative factors. Assumptions include many factors such as changes in borrowers’ financial condition which can change quickly or historical loss ratios related to certain loan portfolios which may or may not be indicative of future losses. In the second quarter of 2015, Bancorp extended the historical period used to capture Bancorp’s historical loss ratios from 12 quarters to 24 quarters. Management believes the extension of the look-back period is appropriate to capture the impact of a full economic cycle and more accurately represents the current level of risk inherent in the loan portfolio. To the extent that management’s assumptions prove incorrect, the results from operations could be materially affected by a higher or lower provision for loan losses. The accounting policy related to the allowance for loan losses is applicable to the commercial banking segment of Bancorp. The impact and any associated risks related to this policy on Bancorp’s business operations are discussed in the “Allowance for Loan Losses” section below.

The allowance for loan losses is management’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

Bancorp’s allowance calculation includes allocations to loan portfolio segments at December 31, 2015 for qualitative factors including, among other factors, local economic and business conditions, the quality and experience of lending staff and management, exceptions to lending policies, levels of and trends in past due loans and loan classifications, concentrations of credit such as collateral type, trends in portfolio growth, changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans, effect of other external factors such as the national economic and business trends, and the quality and depth of the loan review function. Bancorp utilizes the sum of all allowance amounts derived as described above as the appropriate level of allowance for loan and lease losses. Changes in the criteria used in this evaluation or the availability of new information could cause the allowance to be increased or decreased in future periods. In addition, bank regulatory agencies, as part of their examination process, may require adjustments to the allowance for loan and lease losses based on their judgments and estimates.

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Overview of 2015

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and other schedules presented elsewhere in this report.

In 2015, Bancorp completed a year of earnings, asset and deposit growth with net income totaling $37.2 million, an increase of 7% over 2014. Diluted earnings per share for 2015 increased 5% over 2014 to $2.48, marking the fifth consecutive year of record earnings per diluted share. Increased profitability was primarily due to an increase in net interest income and non-interest income. These increases were partially offset by a return to a provision for loan loss in 2015, and higher non-interest expenses and income tax expense.

As is the case with most banks, the primary source of Bancorp’s revenue is net interest income and fees from various financial services provided to customers. Net interest income is the difference between interest income earned on loans, investment securities and other interest earning assets less interest expense on deposit accounts and other interest bearing liabilities. Loan volume and the interest rates earned on those loans are critical to overall profitability. Similarly, deposit volume is crucial to funding loans and rates paid on deposits directly impact profitability. Business volumes are influenced by economic factors including market interest rates, business spending, consumer confidence and competitive conditions within the marketplace.

Bancorp’s loan portfolio increased $164 million, or 9%, during 2015 to $2.0 billion as a result of record loan production. Increased volume of loans and investments contributed to higher interest income in 2015; this was partially offset by declining interest rates on loans. As a result, interest income for 2015 increased $4.1 million over 2014. Even with significant deposit growth, interest expense declined due to lower funding costs on deposits and borrowings. Rates on assets decreased more than the rates on liabilities, resulting in a decreased net interest spread and net interest margin compared to 2014. Net interest margin in 2015 decreased to 3.67% compared to 3.75% in 2014.

Total non-interest income in 2015 increased $795 thousand compared to 2014, and remained consistent at 31% of total revenues, reflecting increases in mortgage banking and bankcard transaction revenue which was largely offset by decreases in most other areas of non-interest income.

Higher non-interest expenses for 2015 resulted from increases in losses on other real estate owned and other non-interest expenses including a provision for losses on unfunded credit commitments. This was partially offset by decreases in amortization expense on investments in tax credit partnerships and mortgage servicing rights. Net losses on sales of other real estate owned totaled $147 thousand compared to net gains of $271 thousand for 2014. Bancorp's efficiency ratio for 2015 of 56.8% decreased from 59.1% in 2014.

In 2015, Bancorp recorded a $750 thousand provision for loan losses, compared to a release of $400 thousand in 2014. The provision for loan losses represents a charge to earnings necessary to establish an allowance for loan losses that, in management’s evaluation, is adequate to provide coverage for the inherent losses on outstanding loans. Bancorp's allowance for loan losses was 1.10% of total loans at December 31, 2015, compared with 1.33% of total loans at December 31, 2014.

Bancorp’s effective tax rate increased to 31.3% in 2015 from 30.5% in 2014. The increase in income tax expense from 2014 to 2015 is the result of higher earnings and lower nontaxable income from the increase in cash value of life insurance and municipal securities.

Tangible common equity (TCE), a non-GAAP measure, is a measure of a company's capital which is useful in evaluating the quality and adequacy of capital. It is calculated by subtracting the value of intangible assets and any preferred equity from the book value of Bancorp’s stockholders’ equity. The ratio of tangible common equity to total tangible assets was 10.10% as of December 31, 2015, compared to 10.05% at December 31, 2014. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for details on reconcilement to US GAAP measures.

Challenges for 2016 will include maintaining a stable net interest margin, achieving continued loan growth, managing credit quality and increasing regulatory requirements.

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Bancorp expects net interest margin to decline somewhat in 2016. Loan prepayments are expected to diminish below 2015 levels while competitive pressure on rates for new loans will likely result in a pressure on the net interest margin for 2016. Increased deposit rate competition could negatively impact this expectation, as could a decrease in longer term interest rates.

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The Federal Reserve Board increased its key short term rate in December 2015 for the first time since 2008. Indications are that the Federal Reserve may increase short term rates during 2016 if market conditions warrant. Approximately 20% of Bancorp’s loans are indexed to the prime interest rate and reprice immediately with Federal Reserve rate changes. However, approximately 15% of total loans have reached their contractual floor of 4% or higher, meaning they will not reprice until the prime rate increases 50 bp from today’s levels. Deposit rates generally do not reprice as quickly as loans.

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Bancorp’s goals for 2016 include net loan growth at a pace comparable to that experienced in 2015. This will be impacted by competition, prevailing economic conditions, line of credit utilization and the impact of prepayments in the loan portfolio. Bancorp believes there is continued opportunity for loan growth, and Bancorp’s ability to deliver attractive loan growth over the long-term is linked to Bancorp’s success.

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●	Bancorp expects growth of our investment management and trust services revenue in 2016. However, the overall market is a significant driver of investment and trust revenue, which could decline if the broader market continues to experience a decline.

●	Bancorp expects a modest decrease in non-interest income for 2016 from gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale; expected refinance activity tends to slow as rates rise.

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Bancorp expects year-over-year increases in non-interest expense including personnel, data processing and occupancy expenses to support overall growth of the company. Bancorp also anticipates higher amortization of investments in partnerships which generate historic and new markets federal income tax credits.

The following sections provide more details on subjects presented in this overview.

Results of Operations

Net income was $37.2 million or $2.48 per share on a diluted basis for 2015 compared to $34.8 million or $2.36 per share for 2014 and $27.2 million or $1.89 per share for 2013.

Net income for 2015 was positively impacted by:

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a $4.6 million or 5% increase in net interest income, and

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a $795 thousand or 2% increase in non-interest income.

Net income for 2015 was negatively impacted by:

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a $189 thousand or 0.3% increase in non-interest expenses,

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a $750 thousand provision for loan losses in 2015, compared to a release of $400 thousand in 2014, and

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a $1.7 million or 11% increase in income tax expense.

The following paragraphs provide a more detailed analysis of significant factors affecting operating results.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, the most significant component of Bancorp’s earnings, represents total interest income less total interest expense. Net interest spread is the difference between the taxable equivalent rate earned on average interest earning assets and the rate expensed on average interest bearing liabilities. Net interest margin represents net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis as a percentage of average earning assets. Net interest margin is affected by both the interest rate spread and the level of non-interest bearing sources of funds. The level of net interest income is determined by the mix and volume of interest earning assets, interest bearing deposits and interest bearing liabilities and by changes in interest rates. The discussion that follows is based on tax-equivalent interest data.

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Comparative information regarding net interest income follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	2015			2014			2013			2015/2014 Change			2014/2013 Change

Net interest income, tax-equivalent basis	$	89,246		$	84,730		$	78,306			5.3	%		8.2	%
Net interest spread		3.59	%		3.67	%		3.59	%		(8	)bp		8	bp
Net interest margin		3.67	%		3.75	%		3.74	%		(8	)bp		1	bp
Average earning assets	$	2,430,400		$	2,259,843		$	2,096,088			7.5	%		7.8	%
Five year Treasury bond rate at year end		1.76	%		1.65	%		1.75	%		11	bp		(10	)bp
Average five year Treasury bond rate		1.53	%		1.63	%		1.17	%		(10	)bp		46	bp
Prime rate at year end		3.50	%		3.25	%		3.25	%		25	bp		0	bp
Average prime rate		3.26	%		3.25	%		3.25	%		1	bp		0	bp

bp = basis point = 1/100th of a percent

All references above to net interest margin and net interest spread exclude the sold portion of certain participation loans from calculations. Such loans remain on Bancorp's balance sheet as required by US GAAP because Bancorp retains some form of effective control; however, Bancorp receives no interest income on the sold portion of these loans. These participation loans sold are excluded in the calculation of margins, because Bancorp believes it provides a more accurate determination of the performance of its loan portfolio.

Prime rate and the five year Treasury bond rate are included above to provide a general indication of the interest rate environment in which Bancorp operated. Approximately $701 million, or 35%, of Bancorp’s loans are variable rate; most of these loans are indexed to the prime rate and may reprice as that rate changes. However, approximately $296 million of variable rate loans, have reached their contractual floor of 4% or higher. As noted above, interest rates must rise above the level of the floors before these loans will begin to reprice. Approximately $138 million of variable rate loans have contractual floors below 4%. The remaining $267 million of variable rate loans have no contractual floor. Bancorp intends to establish floors whenever possible upon acquisition of new customers. Bancorp’s variable rate loans are primarily comprised of commercial lines of credit and real estate loans. At inception, most of Bancorp’s fixed rate loans are priced in relation to the five year Treasury bond.

Average loan balances increased $147 million or 8.4% in 2015. However, competition and the sustained low interest rate environment drove average loan yields lower by 17 basis points. Increased interest income from higher volumes was partially offset by these lower rates. Bancorp grew average interest bearing deposits $46 million or 2.9%. Average interest costs on interest bearing deposits decreased 5 basis points, reflecting the sustained low interest rate environment and a more favorable mix of deposits. Average Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances increased by $5.3 million or 14.9%, with average rates decreasing by 6 basis points.

Time deposit maturities of approximately $187 million, or 70% of total time deposits, in 2016 are not likely to spark improvement in interest expense as prevailing market rates are similar to existing rates on those deposits. Overall, management expects the net interest margin to remain under pressure in 2016. Excess liquidity resulting from seasonal short-term deposits, while profitable, will likely contribute to a decreased net interest margin for 2016. The margin could be affected negatively if competition causes increases in deposit rates or a greater than expected decline in loan pricing in Bancorp’s markets.

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Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk

Managing interest rate risk is critical to Bancorp. The primary objective of interest rate risk management is to neutralize effects of interest rate changes on net income. By considering both on and off-balance sheet financial instruments, management evaluates interest rate sensitivity while attempting to optimize net interest income within the constraints of prudent capital adequacy, liquidity needs, market opportunities and customer requirements.

Interest Rate Simulation Sensitivity Analysis

Bancorp uses an earnings simulation model to estimate and evaluate the impact of an immediate change in interest rates on earnings in a one year forecast. The simulation model is designed to reflect dynamics of interest earning assets, interest bearing liabilities and off-balance sheet financial instruments. By estimating the effects of interest rate increases and decreases, the model can reveal approximate interest rate risk exposure. The simulation model is used by management to gauge approximate results given a specific change in interest rates at a given point in time. The model is therefore a tool to indicate earnings trends in given interest rate scenarios and may not indicate actual expected results.

The December 31, 2015 simulation analysis, which shows very little interest rate sensitivity, indicates that an increase in interest rates of 100 to 200 basis points would have a negative effect on net interest income, and a decrease of 100 basis points in interest rates would also have a negative effect on net interest income. These estimates are summarized below. The scenario of rates decreasing 200 bp is not reasonably possible given current low rates for short-term instruments and most deposits

	Net interest income % change

Increase 200 bp		(2.38)
Increase 100 bp		(1.85)
Decrease 100 bp		(3.11)
Decrease 200 bp		N/A

Management expects that net interest margin will remain under pressure through 2016, and any near-term increases in prevailing interest rates will not immediately benefit Bancorp. Approximately 65% of its loan portfolio has fixed rates and 15% of its loan portfolio is priced at variable rates with floors of 4% or higher. Since the prime rate is currently 3.50%, a rise in rates would have a short-term negative impact on net interest income since rates would have to increase more than 50 bps before the rates on such loans will rise to compensate for higher interest costs. This effect is captured in the simulation analysis above. The extent of margin compression also will be affected by the need to respond to competitive pressures on funding sources.

Undesignated derivative instruments described in Note 22 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value, with changes in fair value due to changes in prevailing interest rates, recorded in other non-interest income. Because of matching terms of offsetting contracts, in addition to collateral provisions which mitigate the impact of non-performance risk, changes in fair value subsequent to initial recognition have a minimal effect on earnings, and are therefore not included in the simulation analysis results above.

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges described in Note 22 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value, with changes in fair value due to changes in prevailing interest rates, recorded net of tax in other comprehensive income.

The following table presents the increases in net interest income due to changes in rate and volume computed on a tax-equivalent basis and indicates how net interest income in 2015 and 2014 was impacted by volume increases and the lower average interest rate environment. The tax-equivalent adjustments are based on a 35% federal tax rate. The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to the change due to rate and the change due to volume in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

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Taxable Equivalent Rate/Volume Analysis

	2015/2014									2014/2013
	Increase (decrease) due to									Increase (decrease) due to
(In thousands)	Net change			Rate			Volume			Net change			Rate			Volume

Interest income
Loans	$	3,444		$	(3,099	)	$	6,543		$	1,136		$	(4,335	)	$	5,471
Federal funds sold		(29	)		2			(31	)		(3	)		20			(23	)
Mortgage loans held for sale		75			19			56			(45	)		27			(72	)
Securities
Taxable		555			(113	)		668			1,466			316			1,150
Tax-exempt		(7	)		(33	)		26			34			(59	)		93

Total interest income		4,038			(3,224	)		7,262			2,588			(4,031	)		6,619

Interest expense
Deposits
Interest bearing demand deposits		97			24			73			108			21			87
Savings deposits		3			(1	)		4			1			(4	)		5
Money market deposits		15			(10	)		25			62			(35	)		97
Time deposits		(697	)		(375	)		(322	)		(861	)		(565	)		(296	)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		9			1			8			(6	)		(8	)		2
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings		(4	)		1			(5	)		(3	)		(1	)		(2	)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		99			(24	)		123			(47	)		(129	)		82
Long-term debt		-			-			-			(3,090	)		-			(3,090	)

Total interest expense		(478	)		(384	)		(94	)		(3,836	)		(721	)		(3,115	)

Net interest income	$	4,516		$	(2,840	)	$	7,356		$	6,424		$	(3,310	)	$	9,734

Bancorp’s tax equivalent net interest income increased $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the same period of 2014, while 2014 increased $6.4 million compared to 2013. Net interest income for 2015 compared to 2014 was positively impacted by an increase in loan volume, securities volume, a decrease in deposit rates, a more favorable mix of deposits, and a decrease in rates of FHLB advances. Net interest income was negatively impacted by a decline in the average rate earned on assets and higher volume of FHLB advances. Volume increases of loans and securities boosted net interest income by $7.3 million, while declining rates on liabilities contributed $0.4 million to the increase of net interest income. Partially offsetting the increases, declining rates on assets negatively impacted net interest income by $3.2 million. FHLB advance interest increased $99 thousand attributable to higher volume, net of the effect of lower rates.

For the year 2014 compared to 2013, net interest income was positively impacted by an increase in loan volume, securities volume and rates, a decrease in deposit rates, a more favorable mix of deposits, and decreases in the rates of FHLB advances, and the redemption of long-term debt. Net interest income was negatively impacted by a decline in the average rate earned on loans and higher volume of FHLB advances. Volume increases of loans and securities increased net interest income by $6.6 million, while redemption of long-term debt contributed $3.0 million to net interest income for 2014. Higher rates on securities resulted in $0.26 million while declining rates on deposits, particularly time deposits, contributed $0.6 million to the increase of net interest income. Partially offsetting the increases, declining rates on loans negatively impacted net interest income by $4.3 million. FHLB advance interest decreased $47 thousand attributable to lower rates, net of the effect of higher volume.

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Provision for Loan Losses

In determining the provision for loan losses, management considers many factors. Among these are the quality and underlying collateral of the loan portfolio, previous loss experience, the size and composition of the loan portfolio and an assessment of the impact of current economic conditions on borrowers’ ability to pay. The provision for loan losses and resulting ratios are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)	2015			2014			2013

Provision (credit) for loan losses	$	750		$	(400	)	$	6,550
Allowance to loans at year end		1.10	%		1.33	%		1.66	%
Allowance to average loans for year		1.17			1.41			1.72

The provision for loan losses represents a charge to earnings necessary to establish an allowance for loan losses that, in management’s evaluation, is adequate to provide coverage for inherent losses on outstanding loans. The allowance for loan losses is calculated after considering credit quality factors, and ultimately relies on an overall internal analysis of risk in the loan portfolio. Based on this analysis, the provision for loan losses is determined and recorded. The provision reflects the results of an allowance methodology that is driven by risk ratings, historical losses, and qualitative factors. Levels of non-performing loans have trended downward in 2015 and many key indicators of loan quality continue to show improvement. Over the past year, non-performing loans have declined 25%, while non-performing assets have also declined 25%. More information on this process can be found in the “Allowance for loan losses” section.

Non-performing loans decreased to $8.9 million at December 31, 2015 from $11.9 million at year-end 2014, primarily due to a decrease in loans classified as troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”), partially offset by an increase in non-accrual loans. TDRs, which are currently accruing interest, decreased from $6.4 million at December 31, 2014 to $1.1 million at December 31, 2015, reflecting the migration of one lending relationship to performing status. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans was 0.44% at December 31, 2015, down from 0.64% at December 31, 2014. Net charge-offs totaled 0.17% of average loans for 2015 compared to 0.18% for 2014. See “Financial Condition-Non-performing Loans and Assets” for further discussion of non-performing loans. See “Financial Condition-Summary of Loan Loss Experience” for further discussion of loans charged off during the year.

Bancorp’s loan portfolio is diversified with no significant concentrations of credit. Geographically, most loans are extended to borrowers in the metropolitan areas of Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. The adequacy of the allowance is monitored on an ongoing basis and it is the opinion of management that the balance of the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2015 is adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the financial statement date. See “Financial Condition-Allowance for Loan Losses” for more information on the allowance for loan losses.

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Non-Interest Income and Non-Interest Expenses

The following table provides a comparison of components of non-interest income for 2015, 2014 and 2013. Below the table is a discussion of significant changes and trends.

									2015/2014						2014/2013
(Dollars in thousands)	2015		2014			2013			Change			%			Change			%

Investment management and trust services	$	18,026	$	18,212		$	16,287		$	(186	)		(1.0	)%	$	1,925			11.8	%
Service charges on deposit accounts		8,906		8,883			8,986			23			0.3			(103	)		(1.1	)
Bankcard transaction revenue		4,876		4,673			4,378			203			4.3			295			6.7
Mortgage banking revenue		3,488		2,653			3,978			835			31.5			(1,325	)		(33.3	)
Loss on sales of securities available-for-sale		-		(9	)		(5	)		9			(100.0	)		(4	)		80.0
Brokerage commissions and fees		1,994		2,060			2,159			(66	)		(3.2	)		(99	)		(4.6	)
Bank owned life insurance income		889		927			1,031			(38	)		(4.1	)		(104	)		(10.1	)
Gain on acquisition		-		-			449			-			-			(449	)		100.00
Other		1,771		1,756			1,739			15			0.9			17			1.0

	$	39,950	$	39,155		$	39,002		$	795			2.0	%	$	153			0.4	%

The largest component of non-interest income is investment management and trust (“IM&T”) revenue. The magnitude of IM&T revenue distinguishes Bancorp from other community banks of similar asset size. Trust assets under management totaled $2.24 billion at December 31, 2015, compared to $2.27 billion at December 31, 2014 and $2.23 billion at December 31, 2013. Assets under management are stated at market value and the 2015 decline arose from a departure of some accounts near the end of 2014. IM&T services revenue, which constitutes an average of 44% of non-interest income, decreased $186 thousand, or 1.0%, for 2015 compared to 2014. Recurring fees, which generally comprise over 95% of the IM&T revenue, increased $231 thousand, or 1%, in 2015, compared to 2014. Most recurring fees earned for managing accounts are based on a percentage of market value on a monthly basis. Some revenues of the IM&T department, most notably executor, insurance, and some employee benefit plan-related fees, are non-recurring in nature and the timing of these revenues corresponds with the related administrative activities. Total non-recurring fees decreased $417 thousand for 2015, compared to 2014. For 2015, 2014 and 2013 executor fees totaled approximately $390 thousand, $739 thousand and $437 thousand, respectively. Management believes the IM&T department will continue to factor significantly in Bancorp’s financial results and provide strategic diversity to revenue streams. Management is optimistic that the IM&T department will deliver stronger growth in 2016, but notes that increased market volatility could affect near-term results.

Service charges on deposit accounts were virtually flat for 2015 compared to 2014. Service charge income is driven by transaction volume, which can fluctuate throughout the year. A significant component of service charges is related to fees earned on checking account overdrafts. Management expects this source of revenue to slowly decline due to anticipated changes in customer behavior and ongoing regulatory restrictions.

Bankcard transaction revenue increased $203 thousand, or 4.3%, for 2015 compared to 2014, and primarily represents income the Bank derives from customers’ use of debit cards. The increase in 2015 reflects an increase in the volume of transactions, partially offset by a decrease in interchange rates received. Interchange income is based on rates set by service providers in a competitive market. Volume, which is dependent on consumer behavior, is expected to continue to increase slowly. However, management expects interchange rates to continue to decrease, resulting in income from this source remaining consistent with levels experienced in 2015.

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Mortgage banking revenue includes primarily gains on sales of mortgage loans. Bancorp’s mortgage banking department originates residential mortgage loans to be sold in the secondary market. Interest rates on the loans sold are locked with the investor prior to closing the loans, thus Bancorp bears no interest rate risk related to these loans. The department offers conventional, VA and FHA financing, for purchases and refinances, as well as programs for first-time home buyers. Interest rates on mortgage loans directly impact the volume of business transacted by the mortgage banking division. Mortgage banking revenue increased $835 thousand, or 31.5%, in 2015 compared to 2014. Market rates for mortgage loans decreased during 2015, resulting in increased refinance activity compared to the same period in 2014. This was coupled with an increase in home purchase activity in 2015, an indicator of improving consumer confidence.

In 2015, Bancorp sold securities with total fair market value of $5.9 million, generating no gain or loss. These securities consisted of agency and mortgage-backed securities with small remaining balances. In 2014, Bancorp sold securities with total fair market value of $7.7 million, generating a net loss of $9 thousand. These securities consisted of mortgage-backed securities with small remaining balances, obligations of state and political subdivisions, and agency securities. In 2013, Bancorp sold obligations of state and political subdivisions with total fair market value of $696 thousand, generating a loss of $5 thousand. All sales were made in the ordinary course of portfolio management.

Brokerage commissions and fees decreased $66 thousand, or 3.2%, in 2015 compared to 2014, corresponding to overall brokerage volume. Brokerage commissions and fees earned consist primarily of stock, bond and mutual fund sales as well as wrap fees on accounts. Wrap fees are charges for investment programs that bundle together a suite of services, such as brokerage, advisory, research and management, and are based on a percentage of assets. Bancorp deploys its brokers primarily through its branch network via an arrangement with a third party broker-dealer, while larger managed accounts are serviced in the Bank’s IM&T department.

Income related to bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) declined to $889 thousand in 2015 compared to $927 million for 2014, reflecting a lower interest crediting rate in 2015 due to the prevailing low interest rate environment. BOLI represents the cash surrender value for life insurance policies on certain key employees who have provided consent for Bancorp to be the beneficiary of a portion of such policies. The related change in cash surrender value and any death benefits received under the policies are recorded as non-interest income. This income helps offset the cost of various employee benefits.

Gain on acquisition totaled $449 thousand in 2013. The Oldham transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration transferred were recorded at estimated fair value on the acquisition date. See Note 3 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for information relating to the acquisition. The fair value adjustments resulted in net assets acquired in excess of the consideration paid. Accordingly, a non-taxable gain was recognized in 2013. No such transactions occurred in 2015 or 2014.

Other non-interest income increased $15 thousand, or 0.9%, during 2015 compared to 2014 due to a variety of factors, none of which were individually significant.

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The following table provides a comparison of components of non-interest expenses for 2015, 2014 and 2013. Below the table is a discussion of significant changes and trends.

								2015/2014						2014/2013
(Dollars in thousands)	2015		2014			2013		Change			%			Change			%

Salaries and employee benefits	$	44,709	$	44,687		$	41,145	$	22			0.0	%	$	3,542			8.6	%
Net occupancy expense		5,912		5,963			5,615		(51	)		(0.9	)		348			6.2
Data processing expense		6,348		6,393			6,319		(45	)		(0.7	)		74			1.2
Furniture and equipment expense		1,074		1,016			1,126		58			5.7			(110	)		(9.8	)
FDIC insurance		1,258		1,314			1,431		(56	)		(4.3	)		(117	)		(8.2	)
Loss (gain) on other real estate owned		147		(271	)		652		418			(154.2	)		(923	)		(141.6	)
Acquisition costs		-		-			1,548		-			-			(1,548	)		100.0
Amortization of investment in tax credit partnerships		634		1,095			-		(461	)		(42.1	)		1,095			100.0
Other		13,316		13,012			13,516		304			2.3			(504	)		(3.7	)

	$	73,398	$	73,209		$	71,352	$	189			0.3	%	$	1,857			2.6	%

Salaries and benefits, the largest component of non-interest expenses were virtually flat for 2015 compared to 2014, largely due to the effect of increased staffing levels and normal increases in salaries being offset by lower cash incentive expense. Staff additions included senior staff with higher per capita salaries in IM&T and lending functions as well as personnel to support overall growth. Executive incentive payments are primarily tied to earnings per share (“EPS”) growth. EPS growth was 5% when comparing 2015 to 2014. EPS growth was 25% when comparing 2014 to 2013. This decline resulted in lower cash incentive expense for 2015. At December 31, 2015, Bancorp had 555 full-time equivalent employees compared to 524 at the same date in 2014 and 519 for 2013.

Net occupancy expense decreased $51 thousand or 0.9% from 2014 to 2015. While Bancorp added three branches in 2015, the higher associated rent, depreciation and utilities expenses were more than offset by the effect of a branch lease termination expense in 2014. At December 31, 2015 Bancorp had 37 banking center locations including the main office.

Data processing expense decreased $45 thousand or 0.7% from 2014 to 2015, largely due to decreases in expenses for bank card processing/reissuance. Debit card fraud decreased from 2014 to 2015, resulting in lower card reissuance expense in 2015. This category includes ongoing computer software amortization and maintenance related to investments in new technology needed to maintain and improve the quality of delivery channels and internal resources.

Furniture and equipment expense increased $58 thousand or 5.7% in 2015, as compared to 2014, due to a variety of factors, none of which is individually significant. Costs of capital asset additions flow through the statement of income over the lives of the assets in the form of depreciation expense.

FDIC insurance expense decreased $56 thousand, or 4.3% for the year ended December 31, 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014. The assessment is calculated by the FDIC, and the decline in expense is due primarily to a reduction in the assessment rate driven by improved credit metrics.

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In connection with the Oldham acquisition in 2013, Bancorp incurred $1.5 million in expenses related to executing the transaction and integrating and conforming acquired operations with and into Bancorp. Those expenses consisted largely of systems conversions and/or integration of operations. No such transactions occurred in 2015 or 2014. A summary of acquisition costs included in the consolidated statement of income for 2013 follows:

(in thousands)	Amount

Data conversion expenses	$	906
Consulting		262
Salaries and employee benefits		103
Legal		96
All other		181
Total acquisition costs	$	1,548

Amortization of investments in tax credit partnerships decreased $461 thousand or 42.1% for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the same period of 2014. This expense reflects amortization of investments in partnerships which generate historic and new markets federal income tax credits and can vary widely depending upon the timing of investments and related amortization. See the Income Taxes section below for details on amortization and income tax impact for these credits.

Other non-interest expenses increased $304 thousand, or 2.3% for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the same period of 2014. The increase was largely due to a $432 thousand provision to establish a reserve for estimated losses on unfunded credit commitments and a $103 thousand impairment charge for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on an available-for-sale equity security. These increases were partially offset by a $319 thousand decrease in mortgage servicing rights amortization, a $113 thousand decrease in core deposit intangible amortization and a variety of other factors, none of which were individually significant. This category also includes legal and professional fees, donations, state bank taxes, marketing, OREO maintenance, printing, and mail and telecommunications expenses.

Bancorp's efficiency ratio for 2015 of 56.8% decreased from 59.1% in 2014. Excluding the amortization of the investments in tax credit partnerships, the adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP measure, would have been 56.3% and 58.2% for 2015 and 2014, respectively. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for details on reconcilement to US GAAP measures.

Income Taxes

A three year comparison of income tax expense and effective tax rate follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	2015			2014			2013

Income tax expense	$	16,933		$	15,281		$	11,228
Effective tax rate		31.3	%		30.5	%		29.2	%

The increase in the effective tax rate from 2014 to 2015 arose from lower nontaxable income from the increase in cash value of life insurance and municipal securities. The reclassification of tax credit investment amortization expense explained below reduced 2014 income tax expense by $788 thousand. Similarly, the increase in the effective tax rate from 2013 to 2014 is primarily due to lower nontaxable income from the increase in cash value of life insurance and municipal securities. For more information regarding income taxes and the effective tax rate see Note 8 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements.

Bancorp invests in certain partnerships that yield low-income housing, historic and new market tax credits. As a result of updated accounting guidance, beginning with periods after 2013, the tax benefits and related investment amortization expenses for low-income housing credits are recognized in income tax expense using a proportional amortization method which amortizes the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received. Prior to 2014, the tax benefits and related investment amortization expenses for low-income housing credits were recognized in income tax expense using an effective yield method over the life of the investment. In 2014, the amortization method for investments in new markets and historic tax credit partnerships was changed from the effective yield method to the cost method which matches the amortization period with the time frame over which the credits are realized. At the same time, the amortization for investments in new market and historic tax credit partnerships was reclassified from income tax expense to other non-interest expense resulting in a decrease in the effective tax rate. For each of Bancorp’s investments in tax credit partnerships, when taken as a whole, the tax benefit compared to the amortization results in a positive effect on net income.

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Financial Condition

Earning Assets and Interest Bearing Liabilities

Summary information with regard to Bancorp’s financial condition follows:

							2015/2014					2014/2013
(Dollars in thousands)	2015		2014		2013		Change		%			Change		%

Average earning assets	$	2,430,400	$	2,259,843	$	2,096,088	$	170,557		7.5	%	$	163,755		7.8	%
Average interest bearing liabilities		1,715,584		1,664,406		1,582,591		51,178		3.1			81,815		5.2
Average total assets		2,573,901		2,398,430		2,232,868		175,471		7.3			165,562		7.4
Total year end assets		2,816,801		2,563,868		2,389,262		252,933		9.9			174,606		7.3

Bancorp has experienced growth in earning assets over the last several years primarily in the area of loans. From 2014 to 2015, average loans increased 8.4%, or $147.5 million, compared to 7.1% or $117.3 million from 2013 to 2014. Record loan production during 2015 and 2014 was offset as expected by loan payoffs, including the effects of amortization and scheduled maturities. Utilization rates on lines of credit were 48%, 52% and 54% as of December 31 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Average securities available-for-sale increased $31.8 million, or 8.1% from 2014 to 2015, compared to $55.8 million, or 16.6% from 2013 to 2014 as Bancorp deployed funds from deposit growth into longer-term earning assets.

The increase in average interest bearing liabilities from 2014 to 2015 occurred primarily in money market and demand deposits as clients have excess cash and few short-term investment alternatives in the current rate environment. Average total interest bearing deposit accounts increased 2.9% and non-interest bearing deposit accounts increased 20.8% in 2015. Time deposits decreased 13.9% or $46.0 million in 2015, as Bancorp intentionally did not renew higher cost deposits. Customers have migrated from time deposits to demand deposits as low rates did not compensate them for giving up liquidity. Bancorp continued to utilize fixed rate advances from the FHLB during 2015 as these compared favorably to similar term time deposits. Bancorp had an average of $41.0 million in outstanding FHLB advances in 2015 compared to $35.7 million and $32.5 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, federal funds purchased from correspondent banks totaled $22.5 million and $47.4 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2015, Bancorp had seasonal deposits with excess balances of approximately $100 million. These funds are invested in federal funds sold or other short-term investments, as the deposits are expected to return to normal levels during the first two quarters of 2016. While profitable, the excess federal funds sold is expected to have a negative effect on net interest margin for the first six months of 2016.

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Average Balances and Interest Rates – Taxable Equivalent Basis

	Year 2015							Year 2014							Year 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Average balances		Interest		Average rate			Average balances		Interest		Average rate			Average balances		Interest		Average rate

Earning assets
Federal funds sold	$	82,405	$	263		0.32	%	$	91,970	$	292		0.32	%	$	99,381	$	295		0.30	%
Mortgage loans held for sale		5,345		249		4.66			4,120		174		4.22			5,885		219		3.72
Securities
Taxable		365,188		7,867		2.15			334,293		7,308		2.19			281,734		5,836		2.07
Tax-exempt		59,535		1,670		2.81			58,605		1,677		2.86			55,385		1,643		2.97
FHLB stock and other securities		6,347		253		3.99			6,755		257		3.80			6,916		263		3.80
Loans, net of unearned income		1,911,580		83,796		4.38			1,764,100		80,352		4.55			1,646,787		79,216		4.81

Total earning assets		2,430,400		94,098		3.87	%		2,259,843		90,060		3.99	%		2,096,088		87,472		4.17	%

Less allowance for loan losses		23,827							28,954							32,282
		2,406,573							2,230,889							2,063,806

Non-earning assets
Cash and due from banks		38,952							37,504							33,888
Premises and equipment		39,957							39,223							38,691
Accrued interest receivable and other assets		88,419							90,814							96,483

Total assets	$	2,573,901						$	2,398,430						$	2,232,868

	Year 2015							Year 2014							Year 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Average balances		Interest		Average rate			Average balances		Interest		Average rate			Average balances		Interest		Average rate

Interest bearing liabilities
Deposits
Interest bearing demand deposits	$	545,158	$	593		0.11	%	$	477,434	$	496		0.10	%	$	392,939	$	388		0.10	%
Savings deposits		119,821		43		0.04			108,386		40		0.04			96,515		39		0.04
Money market deposits		645,215		1,305		0.20			632,810		1,290		0.20			585,512		1,228		0.21
Time deposits		284,062		1,798		0.63			330,108		2,495		0.76			364,347		3,356		0.92
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		65,140		149		0.23			61,748		140		0.23			60,737		146		0.24
Federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings		15,147		25		0.17			18,211		29		0.16			19,546		32		0.16
FHLB advances		41,041		939		2.29			35,709		840		2.35			32,518		887		2.73
Long-term debt		-		-		-			-		-		-			30,477		3,090		10.14

Total interest bearing liabilities		1,715,584		4,852		0.28	%		1,664,406		5,330		0.32	%		1,582,591		9,166		0.58

Non-interest bearing liabilities
Non-interest bearing demand deposits		558,185							462,085							404,113
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities		25,681							26,514							26,057

Total liabilities		2,299,450							2,153,005							2,012,761

Stockholders’ equity		274,451							245,425							220,107

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,573,901						$	2,398,430						$	2,232,868

Net interest income			$	89,246						$	84,730						$	78,306

Net interest spread						3.59	%						3.67	%						3.59	%

Net interest margin						3.67	%						3.75	%						3.74	%

Notes:

●	Yields on municipal securities have been computed on a fully tax-equivalent basis using the federal income tax rate of 35%.

●	The approximate tax-equivalent adjustments to interest income were $928,000, $973,000 and $1,008,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

●	Average balances for loans include the principal balance of non-accrual loans and exclude participation loans accounted for as secured borrowings. These participation loans totaled $7,621,000, $8,910,000 and $9,990,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

●	Loan interest income includes loan fees and is computed on a fully tax-equivalent basis using the federal income tax rate of 35%. Loan fees, net of deferred costs, included in interest income amounted to $825,000, $790,000 and $1,390,000 in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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Securities

The primary purpose of the securities portfolio is to provide another source of interest income, as well as liquidity management. In managing the composition of the balance sheet, Bancorp seeks a balance between earnings sources and credit and liquidity considerations.

The carrying value of securities available-for-sale is summarized as follows:

	December 31
(In thousands)	2015		2014

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	80,000	$	70,000
Government sponsored enterprise obligations		251,893		204,986
Mortgage-backed securities – government agencies		169,628		174,270
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		63,702		62,834
Corporate equity securities		653		966
	$	565,876	$	513,056

Corporate equity securities consist of common stock in a publicly-traded small business investment company.

There were no securities held-to-maturity as of December 31, 2015, 2014 or 2013.

The maturity distribution and weighted average interest rates of debt securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2015 are as follows:

	Within one year					After one but within five years					After five but within ten years					After ten years
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	80,000		0.08	%	$	-		-		$	-		-		$	-		-
Government sponsored enterprise obligations		35,339		0.74			97,564		1.24	%		10,771		2.01	%		108,219		2.65	%
Mortgage-backed securities – government agencies		-		-			5,617		2.03			13,743		1.90			150,268		2.31
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		6,538		1.78			45,312		1.90			11,433		2.37			419		1.95
	$	121,877		0.36	%	$	148,493		1.47	%	$	35,947		2.08	%	$	258,906		2.45	%

U.S. Treasury securities consisted of short-term treasury bills, which matured in January 2016. Similarly, $20 million of the government sponsored enterprise obligations consisted of short-term discount notes, which matured in January 2016. All were purchased in late December 2015 as a tax strategy. Actual maturities for mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities due to prepayments on underlying collateral.

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Loan Portfolio

Bancorp’s primary source of income is interest on loans. The composition of loans as of December 31 for each of the last five years follows:

(In thousands)	2015		2014		2013		2012		2011

Commercial and industrial	$	644,398	$	571,754	$	510,739	$	426,930	$	393,729
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		134,482		95,733		99,719		85,456		116,622
Undeveloped land (1)		21,185		21,268		29,871		45,797		31,015
Real estate mortgage:
Commercial investment		482,639		487,822		430,047		414,084		399,655
Owner occupied commercial		375,016		340,982		329,422		304,114		297,121
1-4 family residential		226,575		211,548		183,700		166,280		154,565
Home equity - first lien		50,115		43,779		40,251		39,363		38,637
Home equity - junior lien		63,066		66,268		63,403		65,790		76,687
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		1,197,411		1,150,399		1,046,823		989,631		966,665
Consumer		35,531		29,396		34,198		36,780		36,814
Total loans	$	2,033,007	$	1,868,550	$	1,721,350	$	1,584,594	$	1,544,845

(1)	Undeveloped land consists of land initially acquired for development by the borrower, but for which no development has yet taken place.

Bancorp’s loan portfolio increased $164 million, or 9%, during 2015 as a result of record loan production. Record loan production was offset by loan payoffs, including amortization and the effects of loan maturities. Increases in the commercial and industrial and commercial real estate categories are the result of a consistent relationship-driven business strategy to serve existing and new clients in Bancorp’s local markets.

Junior lien home equity loans, which comprise 3% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2015, are typically underwritten with consideration of the borrower’s overall financial strength as a primary payment source, with some reliance on value of collateral. The overall level of home equity junior liens as a percentage of the overall portfolio and the level of related outstanding commitments have been declining over the last several years. Demand has declined as consumers seek to refinance debt into first-lien position loans at historic low rates.

Bancorp occasionally enters into loan participation agreements with other banks to diversify credit risk. For certain sold participation loans, Bancorp has retained effective control of the loans, typically by restricting the participating institutions from pledging or selling their share of the loan without permission from Bancorp. US GAAP requires the participated portion of these loans to be recorded as secured borrowings. These participated loans are included in commercial and industrial and real estate mortgage loan totals above, and a corresponding liability is recorded in other liabilities. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, total participated portions of loans of this nature were $7.2 million and $8.1 million respectively.

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The following tables detail amounts of loans at December 31, 2015 which, based on remaining scheduled repayments of principal, are due in the periods indicated. Also shown are commercial and industrial loans due after one year classified according to sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

	Maturing
(In thousands)	Within one year		After one but within five years		After five years		Total

Commercial and industrial	$	245,310	$	276,501	$	122,587	$	644,398
Construction and development including undeveloped land		61,372		74,899		19,396		155,667
Real estate mortgage		129,700		693,053		374,658		1,197,411
Consumer		17,735		17,025		771		35,531

Total loans	$	454,117	$	1,061,478	$	517,412	$	2,033,007

Commercial and industrial loans	Interest sensitivity
(In thousands)	Fixed rate		Variable rate

Due after one but within five years	$	154,297	$	122,204
Due after five years		68,385		54,202

	$	222,682	$	176,406

To limit interest rate sensitivity on commercial and commercial real estate loans, whenever possible, Bancorp seeks to structure loans with maturity dates longer than five years with a rate adjustment occurring no longer than five years from origination date.

Non-performing Loans and Assets

Information summarizing non-performing assets, including non-accrual loans follows:

	December 31
(Dollars in thousands)	2015			2014			2013			2012			2011

Non-accrual loans	$	7,693		$	5,199		$	15,258		$	18,360		$	18,737
Troubled debt restructuring		1,060			6,352			7,249			10,969			3,402
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing		176			329			437			719			1,160
Non-performing loans		8,929			11,880			22,944			30,048			23,299
Foreclosed property		4,541			5,977			5,592			7,364			7,773

Non-performing assets	$	13,470		$	17,857		$	28,536		$	37,412		$	31,072

Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans		0.44	%		0.64	%		1.33	%		1.90	%		1.51	%
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets		0.48	%		0.70	%		1.19	%		1.74	%		1.51	%
Allowance for loan loss as a percentage of non- performing loans		251	%		210	%		124	%		106	%		128	%

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At December 31, 2015, loans accounted for as TDR included modifications from original terms such as those due to bankruptcy proceedings, certain changes to amortization periods or extended suspension of principal payments due to customer financial difficulties. To the extent that Bancorp chooses to work with borrowers by providing reasonable concessions rather than initiating collection, this would result in an increase in loans accounted for as TDR. Loans accounted for as TDR, which have not defaulted, are individually evaluated for impairment and at December 31, 2015, had a total allowance allocation of $177 thousand, compared to $703 thousand at December 31, 2014.

The following table sets forth the major classifications of non-accrual loans:

	December 31,
Non-accrual loans by type	2015		2014
(in thousands)

Commercial and industrial	$	3,643	$	1,381
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		-		516
Undeveloped land		-		-
Real estate mortgage - commercial investment		278		235
Real estate mortgage - owner occupied commercial		2,761		2,081
Real estate mortgage - 1-4 family residential		906		950
Home equity		105		36
Consumer		-		-
Total	$	7,693	$	5,199

Loans are placed in a non-accrual income status when prospects for recovering both principal and accrued interest are considered doubtful or when a default of principal or interest has existed for 90 days or more unless such a loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Interest income recorded on non-accrual loans was $521 thousand, $284 thousand, and $185 thousand for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Interest income that would have been recorded if non-accrual loans were on a current basis in accordance with their original terms was $465 thousand, $376 thousand, and $1.2 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

In addition to non-performing loans discussed above, there were loans, which are accruing interest, for which payments were current or less than 90 days past due where borrowers are experiencing elevated financial difficulties. These potential problem loans totaled approximately $12.2 million, $18.1 million, and $22.3 million at December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. These relationships are monitored closely for possible future inclusion in non-performing loans. Management believes it has adequately reflected credit exposure in these loans in its determination of the allowance for loan losses.

Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets decreased 22 basis points from 2014 to 2015, reflecting decreases in loans classified as troubled debt restructuring and foreclosed property, partially offset by an increase in non-accrual loans. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the carrying value of other real estate owned was $4.5 million and $6.0 million, respectively. In 2015, Bancorp recorded impairment charges on such OREO totaling $210 thousand, compared to $157 thousand in 2014 and $904 thousand in 2013.

Allowance for Loan Losses

An allowance for loan losses has been established to provide for probable losses on loans that may not be fully repaid. The allowance for loan losses is increased by provisions charged to expense and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Loans are typically charged off when management deems them uncollectible and after underlying collateral has been liquidated; however, collection efforts continue and future recoveries may occur. Periodically, loans are partially charged off to the net realizable value based upon evaluation of related underlying collateral, including Bancorp’s bias for resolution.

Bancorp’s lending policies and procedures center on mitigating credit risk and include procedures to identify and measure this risk. These procedures begin with lenders assigning a risk rating to each of their credits, and this rating is confirmed in the loan approval process. Internal loan review, through a year-round process of examining individually significant obligor relationships, concentrations, and a sample of each lender’s portfolio, tests the reliability of these risk assessments. Additionally, a review of this process is an integral part of regulatory bank examinations.

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Adversely rated credits are included on a loan watch list which incorporates loans requiring closer monitoring due to borrower’s circumstances. However, these loans have generally not reached a level of deterioration which would cause them to be criticized credits by regulators. Loans are added to the watch list when circumstances are detected which might affect the borrower’s ability to comply with terms of the loan. This could include any of the following:

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Delinquency of a scheduled loan payment,

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Severe deterioration in the borrower’s or guarantor’s financial condition identified in a review of periodic financial statements,

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Decrease in the value of collateral securing the loan, or

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Change in the economic environment in which the borrower operates.

Loans on the watch list require detailed status reports, including recommended corrective actions, prepared periodically by the responsible loan officer. These reports are reviewed by management. The watch list is also discussed in quarterly meetings with Bancorp’s Credit Risk Committee of the Board of Directors.

Changes in loan risk ratings are typically initiated by the responsible loan officer, but may also be initiated by internal loan review or Bancorp’s Loan Committees at any time.

In determining the allowance and related provision for loan losses, these principal elements are considered:

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Specific allocations are based upon probable losses on individually evaluated impaired loans. These loans are measured based on the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loans’ effective interest rate or at the estimated fair value of the loans’ collateral, if applicable. Other objective factors such as payment history and financial condition of the borrower or guarantor may be used as well.

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Allocations for loans not defined as impaired are based on estimates needed for pools of loans with similar risk based upon Bancorp’s historical net loss percentages by loan type.

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Additional allowance allocations are based on environmental or qualitative factors not necessarily associated with a specific credit or loan category and represent management’s effort to ensure that the overall allowance for loan losses appropriately reflects changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that may cause estimated credit losses to differ from historical experience. Management considers a number of environmental or qualitative factors, including local and general economic business factors and trends and portfolio concentrations.

Allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan category is a result of the analysis above. The same procedures used to determine requirements for the allowance for loan losses establish the distribution of the allowance by loan category. Distribution of the allowance will change from period to period due to changes in the identified risk in each loan segment, changes in the aggregate loan balances by loan category, and changes in management’s view of the environmental or qualitative factors noted above. Although the allowance for loan losses is comprised of specific and general allocations, the entire allowance is available to absorb any credit losses.

Historical net loss percentages are updated quarterly based on actual losses experienced by each loan type. The perception of risk with respect to particular loans within the portfolio will change over time as a result of characteristics and performance of those loans, overall economic and market trends, and actual and expected trends in non-performing loans. In the second quarter of 2015, Bancorp extended the historical period used to capture Bancorp’s historical loss ratios from 12 quarters to 24 quarters. Management believes the extension of the look-back period is appropriate to capture the impact of a full economic cycle and provides sufficient loss observations to develop a reliable estimate.

Bancorp’s allowance calculation includes allocations to loan portfolio segments at December 31, 2015 for qualitative factors including, among other factors, local economic and business conditions, quality and experience of lending staff and management, exceptions to lending policies, levels of and trends in past due loans and loan classifications, concentrations of credit such as collateral type, trends in portfolio growth, changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans, effect of other external factors such as the national economic and business trends, and the quality and depth of the loan review function. Bancorp utilizes the sum of all allowance amounts derived as described above as the appropriate level of allowance for loan and lease losses. Changes in criteria used in this evaluation or availability of new information could cause the allowance to be increased or decreased in future periods. Based on this quantitative and qualitative analysis, provisions (credits) are made to the allowance for loan losses. Such provisions (credits) are reflected as a charge against (benefit to) current earnings in Bancorp’s consolidated statements of income.

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The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is monitored by Executive Management and reported quarterly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. This committee has approved the overall allowance methodology. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the adequacy of Bancorp’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require Bancorp to make additional provisions to the allowance based upon their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examinations. Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable inherent losses as of the balance sheet date on existing loans that may become uncollectible. See “Provision for Loan Losses” for further discussion of the allowance for loan losses.

Summary of Loan Loss Experience

The following table summarizes average loans outstanding, changes in the allowance for loan losses arising from loans charged off and recoveries on loans previously charged off by loan category and additions to the allowance charged (credited) to expense.

	Year ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands)	2015			2014			2013			2012			2011

Average loans	$	1,919,201		$	1,773,011		$	1,656,777		$	1,563,918		$	1,529,556

Balance of allowance for loan losses at beginning of year	$	24,920		$	28,522		$	31,881		$	29,745		$	25,543
Loans charged off		4,065			661			457			4,523			1,015
Commercial and industrial
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land		26			250			25			149			1,502
Undeveloped land		-			1,753			7,961			1,577			600
Real estate mortgage		693			993			2,758			3,451			5,331
Consumer		597			587			763			798			673

Total loans charged off		5,381			4,244			11,964			10,498			9,121

Recoveries of loans previously charged off
Commercial and industrial		98			243			569			84			108
Construction and development excluding undeveloped land		-			-			163			-			-
Undeveloped land		1,400			166			81			-			-
Real estate mortgage		155			120			584			249			158
Consumer		499			513			658			801			457

Total recoveries		2,152			1,042			2,055			1,134			723
Net loans charged off		3,229			3,202			9,909			9,364			8,398
Provision (credit) for loan losses charged (credited) to expense		750			(400	)		6,550			11,500			12,600
Balance at end of year	$	22,441		$	24,920		$	28,522		$	31,881		$	29,745
Ratio of net charge-offs during year to average loans		0.17	%		0.18	%		0.60	%		0.60	%		0.55	%

See “Provision for Loan Losses” for discussion of the provision for loan losses and 2015 charge-offs.

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The following table sets forth allocation of the allowance for loan losses to the loan categories shown. Although specific allocations exist, the entire allowance is available to absorb losses in any particular loan category.

	December 31
(In thousands)	2015		2014		2013		2012		2011
Commercial and industrial	$	8,645	$	11,819	$	7,644	$	5,949	$	7,364
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		1,760		721		2,555		1,638		3,536
Undeveloped land		814		1,545		5,376		2,898		10
Real estate mortgage		10,875		10,541		12,604		14,288		11,182
Consumer		347		294		343		362		540
Unallocated		-		-		-		6,746		7,113
Total allowance for loan losses	$	22,441	$	24,920	$	28,522	$	31,881	$	29,745

Changes in the allocation of the allowance from year to year in various categories are influenced by the level of net charge-offs in respective categories and other factors including, but not limited to, an evaluation of the impact of current economic conditions and trends, risk allocations tied to specific loans or groups of loans and changes in qualitative allocations. Management believes that allocations for each loan category are reflective of risk inherent in the portfolio.

Selected ratios relating to the allowance for loan losses follow:

	Years ended December 31
	2015			2014			2013

Provision (credit) for loan losses to average loans		0.04	%		(0.02	)%		0.40	%
Net charge-offs to average loans		0.17	%		0.18	%		0.60	%
Allowance for loan losses to average loans		1.17	%		1.41	%		1.72	%
Allowance for loan losses to year end loans		1.10	%		1.33	%		1.66	%

Deposits

Bancorp’s core deposits consist of non-interest and interest bearing demand deposits, savings deposits, certificates of deposit under $250,000 and IRAs. These deposits, along with other borrowed funds, are used by Bancorp to support its asset base. By adjusting rates on time deposits, Bancorp is able to influence the amounts of deposits available to meet its funding requirements.

Average amounts of deposits in Bancorp and average rates paid on such deposits for the years indicated are summarized as follows:

	Years ended December 31
	2015					2014					2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Average balance		Average rate			Average balance		Average rate			Average balance		Average rate

Non-interest bearing demand deposits	$	558,185		-		$	462,085		-		$	404,113		-
Interest bearing demand deposits		545,158		0.11	%		477,434		0.10	%		392,939		0.10	%
Savings deposits		119,821		0.04			108,386		0.04			96,515		0.04
Money market deposits		645,215		0.20			632,810		0.20			585,512		0.21
Time deposits		284,062		0.63			330,108		0.76			364,347		0.92

	$	2,152,441				$	2,010,823				$	1,843,426

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Maturities of time deposits of $250,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 2015, are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)	Amount

3 months or less	$	13,446
Over 3 through 6 months		7,217
Over 6 through 12 months		12,676
Over 12 months		5,649

	$	38,988

Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase represent excess funds from certain commercial customers as part of a cash management service. These agreements generally have maturities of one business day from the transaction date. Bancorp considers these core fundings since they represent excess cash balances of full relationship business customers.

Information regarding securities sold under agreements to repurchase follows:

	Years ended December 31
	2015					2014					2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate			Amount		Rate

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Year end	$	64,526		0.23	%	$	69,559		0.24	%	$	62,615		0.23	%
Average during year		65,140		0.23			61,748		0.23			60,737		0.24
Maximum month end balance during year	$	82,467				$	69,559				$	68,383

Subordinated Debentures

Bancorp issued $30 million of 10% cumulative trust preferred securities in 2008. The trust preferred securities, which qualified as Tier 1 capital, were callable by Bancorp on or after December 31, 2013. On December 31, 2013, Bancorp redeemed these securities at par value. Remaining unamortized issuance costs of $1.3 million were recognized as non-interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Liquidity

The role of liquidity management is to ensure funds are available to meet depositors’ withdrawal and borrowers’ credit demands while at the same time maximizing profitability. This is accomplished by balancing changes in demand for funds with changes in supply of those funds. Liquidity is provided by short-term liquid assets that can be converted to cash, investment securities available-for-sale, various lines of credit available to Bancorp, and the ability to attract funds from external sources, principally deposits. Management believes it has the ability to increase deposits at any time by offering rates slightly higher than market rate.

Bancorp’s Asset/Liability Committee is primarily comprised of senior management and has direct oversight responsibility for Bancorp’s liquidity position and profile. A combination of reports provided to management detail internal liquidity metrics, composition and level of the liquid asset portfolio, timing differences in short-term cash flow obligations, and exposure to contingent draws on Bancorp’s liquidity.

Bancorp’s most liquid assets are comprised of cash and due from banks, available-for-sale marketable investment securities and federal funds sold. Federal funds sold totaled $67.9 million at December 31, 2015. These investments normally have overnight maturities and are used for general daily liquidity purposes. The fair value of the available-for-sale investment portfolio was $565.9 million at December 31, 2015. The portfolio includes maturities of approximately $121.9 million over the next twelve months, including $100 million of short-term securities which matured in January 2016. Combined with federal funds sold, these offer substantial resources to meet either loan growth or reductions in Bancorp’s deposit funding base. Bancorp pledges portions of its investment securities portfolio to secure public fund deposits, cash balances of certain investment management and trust accounts, and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. At December 31, 2015, total investment securities pledged for these purposes comprised 67% of the available-for-sale investment portfolio, leaving $185 million of unpledged securities.

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Bancorp has a large base of core customer deposits, defined as demand, savings, money market deposit accounts and time deposits up to $250,000. At December 31, 2015, such deposits totaled $2.3 billion and represented 98% of Bancorp’s total deposits. Because these core deposits are less volatile and are often tied to other products of Bancorp through long lasting relationships they are considered a reliable source of liquidity. However, many of Bancorp’s individual depositors currently maintain historically high balances. When market conditions improve, these balances will likely decrease and could put some strain on Bancorp’s liquidity position. As of December 31, 2015, Bancorp had $498 thousand or 0.02% of total deposits, in brokered deposits.

Other sources of funds available to meet daily needs include the sales of securities under agreements to repurchase. Also, Bancorp is a member of the FHLB of Cincinnati. As a member of the FHLB, Bancorp has access to credit products of the FHLB. Bancorp views these borrowings as a low cost alternative to other time deposits. At December 31, 2015, the amount of available credit from the FHLB totaled $393.0 million. See Note 11 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for further information regarding advances from the FHLB. Also, Bancorp has available federal funds purchased lines with correspondent banks totaling $80 million. Bancorp also is eligible to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis based upon value of posted collateral.

Over the normal course of business, Bancorp enters into certain forms of off-balance sheet transactions, including unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit. These transactions are managed through Bancorp’s various risk management processes. Management considers both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet transactions in its evaluation of Bancorp’s liquidity.

Sources and Uses of Cash

Cash flow is provided primarily through financing activities of Bancorp which include raising deposits and borrowing of funds from institutional sources such as advances from FHLB and fed funds purchased as well as scheduled loan repayments. These funds are then primarily used to facilitate investment activities of Bancorp which include making loans and purchasing securities for the investment portfolio. Another important source of cash is from the net income of the Bank from operating activities. As discussed in Note 18 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements, as of January 1 of any year the Bank may pay dividends in an amount equal to the Bank’s net income of the prior two years less any dividends paid for the same two years. Regulatory approval is required for dividends exceeding these amounts. Prior to declaration of dividends, management considers the effect such payments will have on total stockholders’ equity and capital ratios. For more specific information, see the consolidated statement of cash flows in Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements.

Commitments

In the normal course of business, Bancorp is party to activities that contain credit, market and operational risk that are not reflected in whole or in part in Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements. Such activities include traditional off-balance sheet credit-related financial instruments, commitments under operating leases and long-term debt.

Bancorp provides customers with off-balance sheet credit support through loan commitments and standby letters of credit. Summarized credit-related financial instruments, including both commitments to extend credit and letters of credit at December 31, 2015 are as follows:

	Amount of commitment expiration per period
(In thousands)	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		Over 5 years

Unused loan commitments	$	624,187	$	326,055	$	168,794	$	38,575	$	90,763
Standby letters of credit		12,777		12,121		554		102		-

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Since some of the unused commitments are expected to expire or may not be fully used, the total amount of commitments in the preceding table does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

In addition to owned banking facilities, Bancorp has entered into long-term leasing arrangements for certain branch facilities. Bancorp also has required future payments for a non-qualified defined benefit retirement plan, long-term debt and the maturity of time deposits. In 2009, Bancorp executed an agreement to acquire marketing rights for a sports and entertainment venue. See Note 11, Note 16 and Note 19 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for further information on Federal Home Loan Bank advances, the defined benefit retirement plan and operating leases.

Required payments under such commitments at December 31, 2015 are as follows:

	Payments due by period
(In thousands)	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		Over 5 years

Operating leases	$	10,111	$	1,856	$	3,264	$	2,054	$	2,937
Defined benefit retirement plan		3,698		84		168		168		3,278
Time deposit maturities		267,362		186,594		66,999		13,671		98
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		43,468		31,017		1,946		3,622		6,883
Other		1,600		400		800		400		-

Capital

Information pertaining to Bancorp’s capital balances and ratios follows:

	Years ended December 31
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)	2015			2014			2013

Stockholders’ equity	$	286,519		$	259,895		$	229,444
Dividends per share		0.96			0.88			0.81
Dividend payout ratio, based on basic EPS		37.94	%		36.82	%		42.41	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		12.32			12.63			12.29
Total risk-based capital		13.31			13.86			13.54
Leverage ratio		10.53			10.26			9.75

Bancorp increased its cash payout to stockholders during 2015 to an annual dividend of $0.96, up from $0.88 per share in 2014. This represents a payout ratio of 37.9% based on basic EPS and an annual yield of 2.65% based upon an annualized fourth quarter dividend rate and year-end closing stock price. Since 2008, Bancorp has had no share buyback plan.

Bank holding companies and their subsidiary banks are required by regulators to meet risk-based capital standards. These standards, or ratios, measure the relationship of capital to a combination of balance sheet and off-balance sheet risks. The value of both balance sheet and off-balance sheet items are adjusted to reflect credit risks. The decrease in risk-based capital ratios from 2014 to 2015 resulted largely from growth in loans that outpaced capital growth in retained earnings. Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements provides more details of regulatory capital requirements, as well as capital ratios of Bancorp and the Bank. Bancorp and the Bank exceed regulatory capital ratios required to be well capitalized. Management considers the effects of growth on capital ratios as it contemplates plans for expansion.

Final rules implementing the Basel III regulatory capital reforms became effective for Bancorp and Bank on January 1, 2015, and included new minimum risk-based capital and leverage ratios. Management believes that as of December 31, 2015, Bancorp meets the requirements to be considered well-capitalized under the new rules.

One component of equity is accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) which, for Bancorp, consists of net unrealized gains or losses on securities available-for-sale and a minimum pension liability, both net of taxes. Accumulated other comprehensive income was $632 thousand and $2.1 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The $1.5 million decrease is primarily a reflection of the effect of the changing interest rate environment during fiscal year 2015 on the valuation of Bancorp’s portfolio of securities available-for-sale.

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The following table presents various key financial ratios:

	Years ended December 31
	2015			2014			2013

Return on average assets		1.44	%		1.45	%		1.22	%
Return on average stockholders’ equity		13.55			14.19			12.34
Average stockholders’ equity to average assets		10.66			10.23			9.86

Fair Value Measurements

Bancorp follows the provisions of authoritative guidance for fair value measurements. This guidance is definitional and disclosure oriented and addresses how companies should approach measuring fair value when required by US GAAP. It prescribes various disclosures about financial statement categories and amounts which are measured at fair value, if such disclosures are not already specified elsewhere in US GAAP.

Authoritative guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between participants at the measurement date. The guidance, which requires fair value measurements to be classified as Level 1 (quoted prices), Level 2 (based on observable inputs) or Level 3 (based on unobservable, internally-derived inputs), is discussed in more detail in Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements.

Bancorp’s investment securities available-for-sale and interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Other accounts including mortgage loans held for sale, mortgage servicing rights, impaired loans and other real estate owned may be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis, generally in the application of lower of cost or market adjustments or write-downs of specific assets.

The portfolio of investment securities available-for-sale is comprised of U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations, debt securities of U.S. government-sponsored corporations (including mortgage-backed securities), obligations of state and political subdivisions and corporate equity securities. U.S. Treasury and corporate equity securities are priced using quoted prices of identical securities in an active market. These measurements are classified as Level 1 in the hierarchy above. All other securities are priced using standard industry models or matrices with various assumptions such as yield curves, volatility, prepayment speeds, default rates, time value, credit rating and market prices for similar instruments. These assumptions are generally observable in the market place and can be derived from or supported by observable data. These measurements are classified as Level 2 in the hierarchy above.

Interest rate swaps are valued using primarily Level 2 inputs. Fair value measurements generally based on benchmark forward yield curves and other relevant observable market data. For purposes of potential valuation adjustments to derivative positions, Bancorp evaluates the credit risk of its counterparties as well as its own credit risk. To date, Bancorp has not realized any losses due to a counterparty’s inability to perform and the change in value of derivative assets and liabilities attributable to credit risk was not significant during 2015.

Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”), carried in other assets, are recorded at fair value upon capitalization, are amortized to correspond with estimated servicing income, and are periodically assessed for impairment based on fair value at the reporting date. Fair value is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated net servicing income. The model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income. These measurements are classified as Level 3. At December 31, 2015 and 2014 there was no valuation allowance for MSRs, as fair value exceeded carrying value.

Loans are measured for impairment and, if indicated, a specific allocation is established based on the value of underlying collateral. Impaired loans include non-accrual loans and loans accounted for as troubled debt restructuring. For impaired loans, fair value is calculated as the carrying value of loans with a specific valuation allowance, less the specific allowance. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, carrying value of impaired loans was $2.1 million and $6.4 million, respectively. These measurements are classified as Level 3.

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Other real estate owned, which is carried in other assets at the lower of cost or fair value, is periodically assessed for impairment based on fair value at the reporting date. Fair value is determined from external appraisals using judgments and estimates of external professionals. Many of these inputs are not observable and, accordingly, these measurements are classified as Level 3. For the purposes of the tables in Note 20, fair value for OREO is equal to the carrying value of only parcels of OREO for which carrying value equals appraised value. If a parcel of OREO has a carrying value below its appraised value, it is not considered to be carried at fair value, and is therefore not included in the table in Note 20. The losses represent write-downs which occurred during the period indicated. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the carrying value of other real estate owned was $4.5 million and $6.0 million, respectively.

See Note 20 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for details of fair value measurements.

2013 Acquisition

On April 30, 2013, Bancorp completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of THE BANCorp, Inc. (“Oldham”), parent company of THE BANK – Oldham County, Inc. As a result of the transaction, THE BANK – Oldham County merged into Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. Since the acquisition date, results of operations acquired in the Oldham transaction have been included in Bancorp’s financial results. The Oldham transaction has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration transferred were recorded at estimated fair value on the acquisition date. The fair value adjustments resulted in net assets acquired in excess of the consideration paid. Accordingly, a non-taxable gain of $449,000 was recognized. In connection with the Oldham acquisition, Bancorp incurred expenses totaling $1,548,000 related to executing the transaction and integrating and conforming acquired operations with and into Bancorp.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to capital ratios defined by banking regulators, Bancorp considers various ratios when evaluating capital adequacy, including tangible common equity to tangible assets, and tangible common equity per share, all of which are non-GAAP measures. Bancorp believes these ratios are important because of their widespread use by investors as means to evaluate capital adequacy, as they reflect the level of capital available to withstand unexpected market conditions. Because US GAAP does not include capital ratio measures, there are no US GAAP financial measures comparable to these ratios.

The following table reconciles Bancorp’s calculation of these measures to amounts reported under US GAAP.

	December 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2015			2014

Total equity	$	286,519		$	259,895
Less core deposit intangible		(1,601	)		(1,820	)
Less goodwill		(682	)		(682	)
Tangible common equity	$	284,236		$	257,393

Total assets	$	2,816,801		$	2,563,868
Less core deposit intangible		(1,601	)		(1,820	)
Less goodwill		(682	)		(682	)
Total tangible assets	$	2,814,518		$	2,561,366

Total shareholders' equity to total assets		10.17	%		10.14	%
Tangible common equity ratio		10.10	%		10.05	%

Number of outstanding shares		14,919			14,745

Book value per share	$	19.20		$	17.63
Tangible common equity per share		19.05			17.46

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In addition to the efficiency ratio normally presented, Bancorp considers an adjusted efficiency ratio which is a non-GAAP measure. Bancorp believes this ratio is important because of it provides a comparable ratio after eliminating the fluctuation in non-interest expenses related to amortization of investments in tax credit partnerships. The following table reconciles Bancorp’s calculation of this measures to the ratio reported under US GAAP.

(amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
Non interest expense	$	73,398		$	73,209

Net interest income (tax-equivalent)		89,246			84,730
Non interest income		39,950			39,155
Total revenue	$	129,196		$	123,885

Efficiency ratio		56.8	%		59.1	%

(amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
Non interest expense	$	73,398		$	73,209
Less: amortization of investments in tax credit partnerships		(634	)		(1,095	)
Adjusted non-interest expense		72,764			72,114

Net interest income (tax-equivalent)		89,246			84,730
Non interest income		39,950			39,155
Total revenue	$	129,196		$	123,885

Adjusted efficiency ratio		56.3	%		58.2	%

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which outlines a single comprehensive model for use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers, and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. The ASU was originally effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In August 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which delays the effective date. The effective date will be annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and the interim periods within that year. Bancorp is still evaluating the potential impact of adoption of ASU 2014-09.

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-03, Interest – Imputation of Interest, which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. Under the ASU, an entity presents such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs is reported as interest expense. Subsequent to the issuance of ASU 2015-03, the SEC staff made an announcement regarding the presentation of debt issuance costs associated with line-of-credit arrangements, which was codified in August 2015 when FASB issued ASU 2015-15. This guidance allows an entity to present debt issuance costs as an asset and amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The SEC guidance is effective upon adoption of ASU 2015-03. ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 is not expected to have a significant impact on Bancorp’s operations or financial statements.

In September 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-16, Business Combinations, which eliminates the requirement for an acquirer to retrospectively adjust the financial statements for measurement-period adjustments that occur in periods after a business combination is consummated. The ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2015-16 is not expected to have a significant impact on Bancorp’s operations or financial statements.

In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which requires equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. The ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Because Bancorp does not have significant investments in equity securities, the adoption of ASU 2016-01 is not expected to have a significant impact on Bancorp’s operations or financial statements.

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Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Information required by this item is included in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Form 10-K.

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The following consolidated financial statements of Bancorp, and reports of independent registered public accounting firm and management are included below:

Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2015 and 2014

Consolidated Statements of Income - years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity - years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Management’s Report on Consolidated Financial Statements

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

	December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2015		2014

Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	35,895	$	42,216
Federal funds sold and interest bearing due from banks		67,938		32,025
Cash and cash equivalents		103,833		74,241

Mortgage loans held for sale		6,800		3,747
Securities available-for-sale (amortized cost of $564,391 in 2015and $509,276 in 2014)		565,876		513,056
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities		6,347		6,347

Loans		2,033,007		1,868,550
Less allowance for loan losses		22,441		24,920
Net loans		2,010,566		1,843,630
Premises and equipment, net		39,557		39,088
Bank owned life insurance		30,996		30,107
Accrued interest receivable		6,610		5,980
Other assets		46,216		47,672

Total assets	$	2,816,801	$	2,563,868

Liabilities
Deposits
Non-interest bearing	$	583,768	$	523,947
Interest bearing		1,787,934		1,599,680
Total deposits		2,371,702		2,123,627

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		64,526		69,559
Federal funds purchased		22,477		47,390
Accrued interest payable		127		131
Other liabilities		27,982		26,434
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		43,468		36,832

Total liabilities		2,530,282		2,303,973

Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, no par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no sharesissued or outstanding		—		—
Common stock, no par value; 40,000,000 and 20,000,000 shares authorizedin 2015 and 2014, respectively; issued and outstanding 14,919,351 and14,744,684 shares in 2015 and 2014, respectively		10,616		10,035
Additional paid-in capital		44,180		38,191
Retained earnings		231,091		209,584
Accumulated other comprehensive income		632		2,085

Total stockholders’ equity		286,519		259,895

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,816,801	$	2,563,868

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Income

	Years ended December 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)	2015		2014			2013

Interest income
Loans	$	83,371	$	79,884		$	78,703
Federal funds sold		263		292			295
Mortgage loans held for sale		249		174			219
Securities
Taxable		8,120		7,565			6,099
Tax-exempt		1,167		1,172			1,148

Total interest income		93,170		89,087			86,464


Interest expense
Deposits		3,739		4,321			5,011
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		149		140			146
Federal funds purchased		25		29			32
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		939		840			887
Subordinated debentures		—		—			3,090

Total interest expense		4,852		5,330			9,166
Net interest income		88,318		83,757			77,298

Provision (credit) for loan losses		750		(400	)		6,550
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		87,568		84,157			70,748

Non-interest income
Investment management and trust services		18,026		18,212			16,287
Service charges on deposit accounts		8,906		8,883			8,986
Bankcard transaction revenue		4,876		4,673			4,378
Mortgage banking revenue		3,488		2,653			3,978
Loss on sales of securities available-for-sal eand 2013, repectively.		—		(9	)		(5	)
Brokerage commissions and fees		1,994		2,060			2,159
Bank owned life insurance income		889		927			1,031
Gain on acquisition		—		—			449
Other		1,771		1,756			1,739

Total non-interest income		39,950		39,155			39,002

Non-interest expenses
Salaries and employee benefits		44,709		44,687			41,145
Net occupancy expense		5,912		5,963			5,615
Data processing expense		6,348		6,393			6,319
Furniture and equipment expense		1,074		1,016			1,126
FDIC insurance		1,258		1,314			1,431
Acquisition costs		—		—			1,548
Loss (gain) on other real estate owned		147		(271	)		652
Amortization of investment in tax credit partnerships		634		1,095			—
Other		13,316		13,012			13,516

Total non-interest expenses		73,398		73,209			71,352

Income before income taxes		54,120		50,103			38,398
Income tax expense		16,933		15,281			11,228
Net income	$	37,187	$	34,822		$	27,170
Net income per share, basic	$	2.53	$	2.39		$	1.91
Net income per share, diluted	$	2.48	$	2.36		$	1.89

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

	Years ended December 31,
(In thousands)	2015			2014			2013
Net income	$	37,187		$	34,822		$	27,170
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period(net of tax of $(840), $2,383, and $(4,234), respectively)		(1,558	)		4,423			(7,863	)
Unrealized (losses) gains on hedging instruments:
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period (net of tax of $(41), $0, and $8, respectively)		(76	)		—			16
Minimum pension liability adjustment (net of tax of$61, ($69), and $111, respectively)		114			(127	)		206
Reclassification adjustment for impairment of equity security realized in income (net of tax of $36, $0, and $0, respectively)		67			—			—
Reclassification adjustment for securities losses reclassified out of other comprehensive income into loss on sale of securities available-for-sale (net of tax of $0, $3, and $2, respectively)		—			6			3

Other comprehensive (loss) income		(1,453	)		4,302			(7,638	)
Comprehensive income	$	35,734		$	39,124		$	19,532
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

	For each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2015
													Accumulated
	Common stock						Additional						other
(In thousands, except per share data)	Number of shares			Amount			paid-in capital			Retained earnings			comprehensive income (loss)			Total

Balance December 31, 2012		13,915		$	7,273		$	17,731		$	174,650		$	5,421		$	205,075

Net income		—			—			—			27,170			—			27,170
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		—			—			—			—			(7,638	)		(7,638	)
Stock compensation expense		—			—			1,940			—			—			1,940
Stock issued for exercise of stock options, net of withholdings to satisfy employee tax obligations		151			503			3,041			(169	)		—			3,375
Shares issued for non-vested restricted stock		55			184			1,083			(1,267	)		—			—
Stock issued for acquisition		531			1,769			10,429			—			—			12,198
Cash dividends, $0.81 per share		—			—			—			(11,670	)		—			(11,670	)
Shares repurchased and cancelled		(43	)		(148	)		(969	)		111			—			(1,006	)

Balance December 31, 2013		14,609		$	9,581		$	33,255		$	188,825		$	(2,217	)	$	229,444

Net income		—			—			—			34,822			—			34,822
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—			—			—			—			4,302			4,302
Stock compensation expense		—			—			2,016			—			—			2,016
Stock issued for exercise of stock options, net of withholdings to satisfy employee tax obligations		114			380			2,585			(114	)		—			2,851
Shares issued for non-vested restricted stock		40			133			1,022			(1,155	)		—			—
Stock issued for share-based awards, net of withholdings to satisfy employee employee tax obligations		5			18			(112	)		—			—			(94	)
Cash dividends, $0.88 per share		—			—			—			(12,924	)		—			(12,924	)
Shares repurchased and cancelled		(23	)		(77	)		(575	)		130			—			(522	)

Balance December 31, 2014		14,745		$	10,035		$	38,191		$	209,584		$	2,085		$	259,895

Net income		—			—			—			37,187			—			37,187
Other comprehensive income, net of tax		—			—			—			—			(1,453	)		(1,453	)
Stock compensation expense		—			—			2,134			—			—			2,134
Stock issued for exercise of stock options, net of withholdings to satisfy employee tax obligations		143			477			3,652			(220	)		—			3,909
Shares issued for non-vested restricted stock		35			117			1,099			(1,216	)		—			—
Stock issued for share-based awards, net of withholdings to satisfy employee employee tax obligations		18			61			(256	)		(128	)		—			(323	)
Cash dividends, $0.96 per share		—			—			—			(14,248	)		—			(14,248	)
Shares repurchased and cancelled		(22	)		(74	)		(640	)		132			—			(582	)

Balance December 31, 2015		14,919		$	10,616		$	44,180		$	231,091		$	632		$	286,519

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2015			2014			2013

Operating activities
Net income	$	37,187		$	34,822		$	27,170
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision (credit) for loan losses		750			(400	)		6,550
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net		6,902			7,413			7,969
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)		847			(318	)		570
Loss on sale of securities available-for-sale		-			9			5
Impairment loss on available-for-sale securities		103			-			-
Gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale		(2,167	)		(1,576	)		(2,657	)
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale		(116,385	)		(89,069	)		(149,745	)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale		115,499			88,655			164,692
Bank owned life insurance income		(889	)		(927	)		(1,031	)
Loss (gain) on other real estate owned		147			(271	)		652
Loss on the disposal of premises and equipment		(51	)		33			51
Gain on acquisition		-			-			(449	)
Stock compensation expense		2,134			2,016			1,940
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements		(673	)		(378	)		(265	)
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets		(2,540	)		(235	)		736
Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities		2,307			112			2,141
Net cash provided by operating activities		43,171			39,886			58,329

Investing activities
Purchases of securities available-for-sale		(384,260	)		(328,894	)		(443,969	)
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale		5,934			7,732			696
Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale		320,952			304,078			406,385
Net increase in loans		(168,832	)		(156,200	)		(112,156	)
Purchases of premises and equipment		(3,459	)		(2,525	)		(2,365	)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired		-			-			8,963
Proceeds from disposal of equipment		-			344			-
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned		2,541			5,507			6,578
Net cash used in investing activities		(227,124	)		(169,958	)		(135,868	)

Financing activities
Net increase in deposits		248,075			142,690			78,809
Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased		(29,946	)		(961	)		39,551
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances		108,200			42,740			12,510
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances		(101,564	)		(40,237	)		(10,063	)
Repayments of subordinated debentures		-			-			(30,900	)
Issuance of common stock for options and dividend reinvestment plan		3,249			2,473			2,435
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements		673			378			265
Common stock repurchases		(918	)		(616	)		(331	)
Cash dividends paid		(14,224	)		(12,924	)		(11,670	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		213,545			133,543			80,606
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		29,592			3,471			3,067
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		74,241			70,770			67,703
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	103,833		$	74,241		$	70,770

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation and Nature of Operations

The consolidated financial statements include accounts of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company (“the Bank”). Significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to 2015 presentation. Bancorp has evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure up to the date on which financial statements were issued and determined there were none.

In addition to traditional commercial and personal banking activities, Bancorp has an investment management and trust department offering a wide range of investment management, retirement planning, trust and estate administration and financial planning services. Bancorp’s primary market area is Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding communities including southern Indiana. Other markets include Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation and Use of Estimates

The consolidated financial statements of Bancorp and its subsidiaries have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) and conform to predominant practices within the banking industry. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of related revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to determination of the allowance for loan losses, valuation of other real estate owned, and estimated income tax assets, liabilities and expense.

Cash Equivalents and Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and Federal funds sold as segregated in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The following supplemental cash flow information addresses certain cash payments and noncash transactions for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015 as follows:

(in thousands)	Years ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Cash payments:
Income tax payments	$	13,831	$	13,042	$	8,350
Cash paid for interest		4,856		5,327		9,210
Non-cash transactions:
Transfers from loans to other real estate owned	$	1,146	$	5,798	$	5,246

Securities

Securities available-for-sale include securities that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, resultant prepayment risk and other factors related to interest rate and prepayment risk changes. Securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses, net of tax effect, included in stockholders’ equity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded using the interest method over the life of the security. Gains or losses on sales of securities are computed on a specific identification basis. Declines in fair value of investment securities available-for-sale (with certain exceptions for debt securities noted below) that are deemed to be other-than-temporary are charged to earnings as a realized loss, and a new cost basis for the securities is established. In evaluating other-than-temporary impairment, management considers the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost, financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of Bancorp to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value in the near term. Declines in fair value of debt securities below amortized cost are deemed to be other-than-temporary in circumstances where: (1) Bancorp has the intent to sell a security; (2) it is more likely than not that Bancorp will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3) Bancorp does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. If Bancorp intends to sell a security or if it is more likely than not that Bancorp will be required to sell the security before recovery, an other-than-temporary impairment write-down is recognized in earnings equal to the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value. If Bancorp does not intend to sell the security or it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, the other-than-temporary impairment write-down is separated into an amount representing credit loss, which is recognized in earnings, and an amount related to all other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income. Declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary are included in other non-interest expense in the consolidated statements of income. See Note 4 to Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements for additional information on investment securities.

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Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans held for sale are initially recorded at the lower of cost or market value on an individual loan basis. The purchase price of all of these loans are covered by investor commitments.

Loans

Loans are stated at the unpaid principal balance plus deferred loan origination fees, net of deferred loan costs. Loan fees, net of any costs, are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan on an effective yield basis. Interest income on loans is recorded on the accrual basis except for those loans in a non-accrual income status. Loans are placed in a non-accrual income status when prospects for recovering both principal and accrued interest are considered doubtful or when a default of principal or interest has existed for 90 days or more unless such loan is well secured and in the process of collection. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, any interest previously accrued but not yet collected is reversed against current income. Interest income is recorded on a cash basis during the period a loan is on non-accrual status so long as the recovery of principal is reasonably assured. Non-accrual loans may be returned to accrual status once prospects for recovering both principal and accrued interest are reasonably assured. Loans are accounted for as troubled debt restructuring when Bancorp, for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. If a loan is restructured at a market rate for a new loan with comparable risk, no principal forgiveness has been granted, and the loan is not impaired based on the terms specified by the restructuring agreement, it shall be removed from restructured status generally after six months of performance.

Loans are classified as impaired when it is probable Bancorp will be unable to collect interest and principal according to the terms of the loan agreement. These loans are measured based on the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loans’ effective interest rate or at the estimated fair value of the loans’ collateral, if applicable. Impaired loans consist of loans in non-accrual status or loans accounted for as troubled debt restructuring.

Allowance for Loan Losses

Bancorp’s allowance methodology is driven by risk ratings, historical losses, and qualitative factors. Assumptions include many factors such as changes in borrowers’ financial condition which can change quickly or historical loss ratios related to certain loan portfolios which may or may not be indicative of future losses. To the extent that management’s assumptions prove incorrect, the results from operations could be materially affected by a higher or lower provision for loan losses. In the second quarter of 2015, Bancorp extended the historical period used to capture Bancorp’s historical loss ratios from 12 quarters to 24 quarters. Management believes the extension of the look-back period is appropriate to capture the impact of a full economic cycle and provides sufficient loss observations to develop a reliable estimate.

Bancorp’s allowance calculation includes allocations to loan portfolio segments for qualitative factors including, among other factors, local economic and business conditions, the quality and experience of lending staff and management, exceptions to lending policies, levels of and trends in past due loans and loan classifications, concentrations of credit such as collateral type, trends in portfolio growth, changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans, effect of other external factors such as the national economic and business trends, and the quality and depth of the loan review function. Bancorp utilizes the sum of all allowance amounts derived as described above as the appropriate level of allowance for loan and lease losses. Changes in the criteria used in this evaluation or the availability of new information could cause the allowance to be increased or decreased in future periods.

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Based on this quantitative and qualitative analysis, provisions (credits) are made to the allowance for loan losses. Such provisions (credits) are reflected as a charge against (benefit to) current earnings in Bancorp’s consolidated statements of income.

The accounting policy related to the allowance for loan losses is applicable to the commercial banking segment of Bancorp.

Acquired loans

Bancorp acquired loans in 2013 as part of the acquisition referenced in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements. Acquired loans were initially recorded at their acquisition date fair values. Credit losses in the loans are included in the determination of the fair value of the loans at the acquisition date. Fair values for acquired loans were based on a discounted cash flow methodology that involves assumptions and judgments as to credit risk, default rates, loss severity, collateral values, discount rates, payment speeds, prepayment risk, and liquidity risk at the time of acquisition.

Acquired loans that had evidence of deterioration in credit quality since origination and for which it was probable, at acquisition, that Bancorp would be unable to collect all contractually required payments were specifically identified and analyzed. The excess of cash flows expected at acquisition over the estimated fair value is referred to as accretable discount and will be recognized as interest income over the remaining life of the loan. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as non-accretable discount. Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows require Bancorp to evaluate the need for an allowance for loan losses on these loans. Charge-offs of the principal amount on credit-impaired acquired loans would be first applied to non-accretable discount.

For acquired loans that are not deemed impaired at acquisition, the methods used to estimate the required allowance for loan losses for acquired loans is the same for originated loans except that any initial fair value adjustment is taken into consideration when calculating any required allowance.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation of premises and equipment is computed using straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from 3 to 40 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line method over the terms of the related leases, including expected renewals, or over the useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while major additions and improvements are capitalized.

Other Assets

Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) is carried at net realizable value, which considers any applicable surrender charges. Also, Bancorp maintains life insurance policies other than BOLI in conjunction with its non-qualified defined benefit and non-qualified compensation plans.

Other real estate is carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value minus estimated selling costs. Any write downs to fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses. In certain situations, improvements to prepare assets for sale are capitalized if those costs increase the estimated fair value of the asset. Expenses incurred in maintaining assets, write downs to reflect subsequent declines in value, and realized gains or losses are reflected in operations and are included in non-interest income and expense.

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MSRs are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, considering appropriate prepayment assumptions. MSRs are evaluated quarterly for impairment by comparing the carrying value to the fair value.

Goodwill is measured and evaluated at least annually for impairment. No impairment charges have been deemed necessary or recorded to date, as the fair value is substantially in excess of the carrying value.

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

Bancorp enters into sales of securities under agreement to repurchase at a specified future date. Such repurchase agreements are considered financing agreements and, accordingly, the obligation to repurchase assets sold is reflected as a liability in the consolidated balance sheets of Bancorp. Repurchase agreements are collateralized by debt securities which are owned and under the control of Bancorp. These agreements are used in conjunction with collateralized corporate cash management accounts.

Income Taxes

Bancorp accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. The objective of the asset and liability method is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the financial reporting and the tax bases of Bancorp’s assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Realization of deferred tax assets associated with the investment in partnerships is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable capital gain income prior to their expiration. A valuation allowance to reflect management’s estimate of the temporary deductible differences that may expire prior to their utilization has been recorded at year-end 2015 and 2014.

To the extent unrecognized income tax benefits become realized or the related accrued interest is no longer necessary, Bancorp’s provision for income taxes would be favorably impacted. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $40,000. If recognized, the tax benefits would reduce tax expense and accordingly, increase net income. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits may increase or decrease in the future for various reasons including adding amounts for current tax year positions, expiration of open income tax returns due to statutes of limitation, changes in management’s judgment about the level of uncertainty, status of examination, litigation and legislative activity and the addition or elimination of uncertain tax positions. Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary file consolidated income tax returns in applicable jurisdictions.

Bancorp’s policy is to report interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the amount accrued for the potential payment of interest and penalties was $2,000.

Bancorp invests in certain partnerships that yield low-income housing, historic and new market tax credits as well as tax deductible losses. Prior to 2014, the tax benefits and related investment amortization expenses for low-income housing credits were recognized in income tax expense using an effective yield method over the life of the investment. Beginning with periods after 2013, the tax benefits and related investment amortization expenses for low-income housing credits are recognized in income tax expense using a proportional method which amortizes the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received. In 2014, the amortization method for investments in new markets and historic tax credit partnerships was changed from the effective yield method to the cost method, which matches the amortization period with the time frame over which the credits are realized and amortization expense is recorded as other non-interest expense.

Net Income Per Share

Basic net income per common share is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted net income per share is determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the weighted average number of shares that would be issued upon exercise of dilutive options and stock appreciation rights, assuming proceeds are used to repurchase shares under the treasury stock method.

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Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. For Bancorp, this includes net income, changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investment securities and cash flow hedging instruments, net of reclassification adjustments and taxes, and minimum pension liability adjustments, net of taxes.

Segment Information

Bancorp provides a broad range of financial services to individuals, corporations and others through its 37 full service banking locations as of December 31, 2015. These services include loan and deposit services, cash management services, securities brokerage activities, mortgage origination and investment management and trust activities. Bancorp’s operations are considered by management to be aggregated in two reportable operating segments: commercial banking and investment management and trust.

Stock-Based Compensation

For all awards, stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the period in which it is earned based on the fair value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that are ultimately expected to vest, reduced for estimated forfeitures. US GAAP requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

Derivatives

Bancorp uses derivative financial instruments as part of its interest rate risk management, including interest rate swaps. US GAAP establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities. As required by US GAAP, Bancorp’s interest rate swaps are recognized as other assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. To qualify for hedge accounting, Bancorp must comply with detailed rules and documentation requirements at inception of the hedge, and hedge effectiveness is assessed at inception and periodically throughout the life of each hedging relationship. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is measured periodically throughout the life of the hedging relationship.

For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to interest income or expense when the hedged transaction affects earnings, while the ineffective portion of changes in fair value of derivative, if any, is recognized immediately in other noninterest income. Bancorp assesses effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the cumulative changes in cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the cumulative changes in cash flows of the designated hedged item or transaction. No component of the change in the fair value of the hedging instrument is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

Bancorp offers interest rate swaps to customers desiring long-term fixed rate lending whereby Bancorp receives interest at a fixed rate and pays interest at a variable rate. Simultaneously, Bancorp enters into an interest rate swap agreement with an unrelated counterparty whereby Bancorp pays interest at a fixed rate and receives interest at a variable rate. Because of matching terms of offsetting contracts and the collateral provisions mitigating any non-performance risk, changes in fair value subsequent to initial recognition have an insignificant effect on earnings. Because these derivative instruments have not been designated as hedging instruments, the derivative instruments are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value, with changes in fair value, due to changes in prevailing interest rates, recorded in other noninterest income.

Bancorp had no fair value hedging relationships at December 31, 2015 or 2014. Bancorp does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

See Note 22 to the consolidated financial statement for more information regarding derivatives.

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(2) Restrictions on Cash and Due from Banks

Bancorp is required to maintain an average reserve balance in cash or with the Federal Reserve Bank relating to customer deposits. The amount of those required reserve balances was approximately $3,679,000 and $1,720,000 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and is included in federal funds sold and interest bearing due from banks in the consolidated balance sheet.

(3) Acquisition

In 2013, Bancorp completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of THE BANCorp, Inc. (“Oldham”), parent company of THE BANK – Oldham County, Inc. As a result of the transaction, THE BANK – Oldham County merged into Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. Since the acquisition date, results of operations acquired in the Oldham transaction have been included in Bancorp’s financial results.

The Oldham transaction has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration transferred were recorded at estimated fair value on the acquisition date. Assets acquired totaled approximately $146.0 million, including $39.8 million of loans. Liabilities assumed totaled $125.1 million, including $120.4 million of deposits. Fair value adjustments resulted in net assets acquired in excess of the consideration paid. Accordingly, a non-taxable gain of $449 thousand was recognized.

Bancorp recorded a core deposit intangible of $2.5 million which is being amortized using methods that anticipate the life of the underlying deposits to which the intangible is attributable. At December 31, 2015, the unamortized core deposit intangible was $1.6 million. See Note 7 for details on the core deposit intangible.

In connection with the Oldham acquisition, Bancorp incurred expenses totaling $1.5 million related to executing the transaction and integrating and conforming acquired operations with and into Bancorp. Those expenses consisted largely of third party costs for conversion of systems and/or integration of operations.

(4) Securities

The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of securities available-for-sale follow:

(in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized
December 31, 2015	cost		Gains		Losses		Fair value

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	79,999	$	1	$	-	$	80,000
Government sponsored enterprise obligations		251,190		1,468		765		251,893
Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies		170,139		1,143		1,654		169,628
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		62,410		1,342		50		63,702
Corporate equity securities		653		-		-		653

Total securities available-for-sale	$	564,391	$	3,954	$	2,469	$	565,876

(in thousands)	Amortized		Unrealized
December 31, 2014	cost		Gains		Losses		Fair value

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	70,000	$	-	$	-	$	70,000
Government sponsored enterprise obligations		203,531		2,017		562		204,986
Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies		173,573		2,042		1,345		174,270
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		61,416		1,560		142		62,834
Corporate equity securities		756		210		-		966

Total securities available-for-sale	$	509,276	$	5,829	$	2,049	$	513,056

There were no securities held-to-maturity as of December 31, 2015 or 2014.

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Corporate equity securities, included in the available-for-sale portfolio at December 31, 2015 and 2014, consisted of common stock in a publicly-traded small business investment company.

In 2015, Bancorp sold securities with total fair market value of $5.9 million, generating no gain or loss. These securities consisted of agency and mortgage-backed securities with small remaining balances and agency securities. In 2014, Bancorp sold securities with total fair market value of $7.7 million, generating a net loss of $9 thousand. These securities consisted of mortgage-backed securities with small remaining balances, obligations of state and political subdivisions, and agency securities. In 2013, Bancorp sold obligations of state and political subdivisions with total fair market value of $696 thousand, generating a loss of $5 thousand. These sales were made in the ordinary course of portfolio management. Management has the intent and ability to hold all remaining investment securities available-for-sale for the foreseeable future.

A summary of the available-for-sale investment securities by maturity groupings as of December 31, 2015 is shown below.

(in thousands)
Securities available-for-sale		Amortized cost		Fair value

Due within 1 year	$	121,784	$	121,877
Due after 1 but within 5 years		141,714		142,875
Due after 5 but within 10 years		21,610		21,810
Due after 10 years		108,491		109,033
Corporate equity securities		653		653
Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies		170,139		169,628

Total securities available for sale	$	564,391	$	565,876

Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because some issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations. In addition to equity securities, the investment portfolio includes agency mortgage-backed securities, which are guaranteed by agencies such as the FHLMC, FNMA, and GNMA. These securities differ from traditional debt securities primarily in that they may have uncertain principal payment dates and are priced based on estimated prepayment rates on the underlying collateral.

Securities with a carrying value of approximately $380.7 million at December 31, 2015 and $263.1 million at December 31, 2014 were pledged to secure accounts of commercial depositors in cash management accounts, public deposits, and cash balances for certain investment management and trust accounts.

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At year end 2015 and 2014, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.

Securities with unrealized losses not recognized in the statements of income are as follows:

(in thousands)	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
December 31, 2015	Fair value		Unrealized losses		Fair value		Unrealized losses		Fair value		Unrealized losses

Government sponsored enterprise obligations	$	102,098	$	500	$	8,469	$	265	$	110,567	$	765
Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies		49,774		662		29,936		992		79,710		1,654
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		13,225		31		1,955		19		15,180		50

Total temporarily impaired securities	$	165,097	$	1,193	$	40,360	$	1,276	$	205,457	$	2,469

December 31, 2014
Government sponsored enterprise obligations	$	36,979	$	30	$	26,848	$	532	$	63,827	$	562
Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies		4,038		77		49,325		1,268		53,363		1,345
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		12,655		67		6,297		75		18,952		142

Total temporarily impaired securities	$	53,672	$	174	$	82,470	$	1,875	$	136,142	$	2,049

The applicable dates for determining when securities are in an unrealized loss position are December 31, 2015 and 2014. As such, it is possible that a security had a market value lower than its amortized cost on other days during the past twelve months, but is not in the “Investments with an unrealized loss of less than 12 months” category above.

At December 31, 2015, Bancorp recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $103,000, in other non-interest expense, on the corporate equity security. This security, the only equity security in available-for-sale securities, exhibited characteristics which indicated the fair value was not likely to recover to a level equal to its carrying value within a reasonable period of time.

Unrealized losses on Bancorp’s remaining investment securities portfolio have not been recognized as expense because the securities are of high credit quality, and the decline in fair values is largely due to changes in the prevailing interest rate environment since the purchase date. Fair value is expected to recover as securities reach their maturity date and/or the interest rate environment returns to conditions similar to when these securities were purchased. These investments consist of 70 and 80 separate investment positions as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Because management does not intend to sell the investments, and it is not likely that Bancorp will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be maturity, Bancorp does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2015.

FHLB stock and other securities are investments held by Bancorp which are not readily marketable and are carried at cost. This category includes holdings of Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (“FHLB”) stock which are required for access to FHLB borrowing, and are classified as restricted securities.

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(5) Loans

The composition of loans by primary loan portfolio class follows:

	December 31,
(in thousands)	2015		2014
Commercial and industrial	$	644,398	$	571,754
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		134,482		95,733
Undeveloped land		21,185		21,268

Real estate mortgage:
Commercial investment		482,639		487,822
Owner occupied commercial		375,016		340,982
1-4 family residential		226,575		211,548
Home equity - first lien		50,115		43,779
Home equity - junior lien		63,066		66,268

Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		1,197,411		1,150,399

Consumer		35,531		29,396

Total loans	$	2,033,007	$	1,868,550

Loan balances include deferred loan origination fees, net of deferred loan costs. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, net deferred loan costs exceeded deferred loan fees, resulting in net balances of ($520) thousand, compared to ($331) thousand at December 31, 2014. During 2014 and 2015, deferred loan origination costs exceeded deferred fees for new loans, resulting in the net balance decrease.

Bancorp’s credit exposure is diversified with secured and unsecured loans to individuals and businesses. No specific industry concentration exceeds ten percent of loans. While Bancorp has a diversified loan portfolio, a customer’s ability to honor contracts is somewhat dependent upon the economic stability and/or industry in which that customer does business. Loans outstanding and related unfunded commitments are primarily concentrated within Bancorp’s current market areas, which encompass the Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati metropolitan markets.

Bancorp occasionally enters into loan participation agreements with other banks in the ordinary course of business to diversify credit risk. For certain sold participation loans, Bancorp has retained effective control of the loans, typically by restricting the participating institutions from pledging or selling their share of the loan without permission from Bancorp. US GAAP requires the participated portion of these loans to be recorded as secured borrowings. The participated portions of these loans are included in the commercial and industrial loan totals above, and a corresponding liability is reflected in other liabilities. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the total participated portions of loans of this nature were $7.2 million and $8.1 million respectively.

Loans to directors and their associates, including loans to companies for which directors are principal owners, and executive officers are presented in the following table.

(in thousands)	Year ended December 31,
Loans to directors and executive officers	2015			2014
Balance as of January 1	$	11,790		$	8,667
New loans		-			-
Repayment of term loans		(560	)		(1,222	)
Changes in balances of revolving lines of credit		562			4,345
Adjustment for Board member resignation		(10,926	)		-
Balance as of December 31	$	866		$	11,790

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None of the loans to directors and executive officers were past due or considered potential problem loans during 2015 or 2014.

The following tables present the balances in the recorded investment in loans and allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and based on impairment evaluation method as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

(in thousands)	Type of loan
December 31, 2015	Commercial and industrial		Construction and development excluding undeveloped land		Undeveloped land		Real estate mortgage		Consumer		Total

Loans	$	644,398	$	134,482	$	21,185	$	1,197,411	$	35,531	$	2,033,007

Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	4,635	$	-	$	-	$	4,050	$	68	$	8,753

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	639,760	$	134,160	$	21,185	$	1,192,864	$	35,463	$	2,023,432

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	3	$	322	$	-	$	497	$	-	$	822

	Commercial and industrial			Construction and development excluding undeveloped land			Undeveloped land			Real estate mortgage			Consumer			Unallocated		Total
Allowance for loan losses
At December 31, 2014	$	11,819		$	721		$	1,545		$	10,541		$	294		$	-	$	24,920
Provision (credit)		793			1,065			(2,131	)		872			151			-		750
Charge-offs		(4,065	)		(26	)		-			(693	)		(597	)		-		(5,381	)
Recoveries		98			-			1,400			155			499			-		2,152
At December 31, 2015	$	8,645		$	1,760		$	814		$	10,875		$	347		$	-	$	22,441

Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	268		$	-		$	-		$	208		$	68		$	-	$	544

Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	8,377		$	1,760		$	814		$	10,667		$	279		$	-	$	21,897

Allowance for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-

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(in thousands)	Type of loan
December 31, 2014	Commercial and industrial		Construction and development excluding undeveloped land		Undeveloped land		Real estate mortgage		Consumer		Total

Loans	$	571,754	$	95,733	$	21,268	$	1,150,399	$	29,396	$	1,868,550

Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	7,239	$	516	$	-	$	3,720	$	76	$	11,551

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	564,443	$	94,603	$	21,268	$	1,146,212	$	29,311	$	1,855,837

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	72	$	614	$	-	$	467	$	9	$	1,162

	Commercial and industrial			Construction and development excluding undeveloped land			Undeveloped land			Real estate mortgage			Consumer			Unallocated		Total
Allowance for loan losses
At December 31, 2013	$	7,644		$	2,555		$	5,376		$	12,604		$	343		$	-	$	28,522
Provision (credit)		4,593			(1,584	)		(2,244	)		(1,190	)		25			-		(400	)
Charge-offs		(661	)		(250	)		(1,753	)		(993	)		(587	)		-		(4,244	)
Recoveries		243			-			166			120			513			-		1,042
At December 31, 2014	$	11,819		$	721		$	1,545		$	10,541		$	294		$	-	$	24,920

Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,029		$	15		$	-		$	256		$	76		$	-	$	1,376

Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	10,790		$	706		$	1,545		$	10,285		$	218		$	-	$	23,544

Allowance for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-

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(in thousands)	Type of loan
December 31, 2013	Commercial and industrial		Construction and development excluding undeveloped land		Undeveloped land		Real estate mortgage		Consumer		Total

Loans	$	510,739	$	99,719	$	29,871	$	1,046,823	$	34,198	$	1,721,350

Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	7,579	$	26	$	7,340	$	7,478	$	84	$	22,507

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	502,535	$	98,428	$	22,531	$	1,038,824	$	34,095	$	1,696,413

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	625	$	1,265	$	-	$	521	$	19	$	2,430

	Commercial and industrial			Construction and development excluding undeveloped land			Undeveloped land			Real estate mortgage			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
Allowance for loan losses
At December 31, 2012	$	5,949		$	1,638		$	2,898		$	14,288		$	362		$	6,746		$	31,881
Provision		1,583			779			10,358			490			86			(6,746	)		6,550
Charge-offs		(457	)		(25	)		(7,961	)		(2,758	)		(763	)		-			(11,964	)
Recoveries		569			163			81			584			658			-			2,055
At December 31, 2013	$	7,644		$	2,555		$	5,376		$	12,604		$	343		$	-		$	28,522

Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	762		$	-		$	-		$	606		$	84		$	-		$	1,452

Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment	$	6,882		$	2,555		$	5,376		$	11,998		$	259		$	-		$	27,070

Allowance for loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-

The considerations by Bancorp in computing its allowance for loan losses are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment. Relevant risk characteristics are as follows:

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Commercial and industrial loans: Loans in this category are made to businesses. Generally these loans are secured by assets of the business and repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy and resultant decreased consumer and/or business spending will have an effect on the credit quality in this loan category.

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Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land: Loans in this category primarily include owner-occupied and investment construction loans and commercial development projects. In most cases, construction loans require only interest to be paid during construction. Upon completion or stabilization, the construction loan may convert to permanent financing in the real estate mortgage segment, requiring principal amortization. Repayment of development loans is derived from sale of lots or units including any pre-sold units. Credit risk is affected by construction delays, cost overruns, market conditions and availability of permanent financing, to the extent such permanent financing is not being provided by Bancorp.

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Undeveloped land: Loans in this category are secured by land initially acquired for development by the borrower, but for which no development has yet taken place. Credit risk is affected by market conditions and time to sell lots at an adequate price. Credit risk is also affected by availability of permanent financing, to the extent such permanent financing is not being provided by Bancorp.

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Real estate mortgage: Loans in this category are made to and secured by owner-occupied residential real estate, owner-occupied real estate used for business purposes, and income-producing investment properties. Repayment is dependent on credit quality of the individual borrower. Underlying properties are generally located in Bancorp's primary market area. Cash flows of income producing investment properties are adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy as evidenced by increased vacancy rates, which in turn, will have an effect on credit quality. Overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and real estate prices, has an effect on credit quality in this loan category.

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Consumer: Loans in this category may be either secured or unsecured and repayment is dependent on credit quality of the individual borrower and, if applicable, sale of collateral securing the loan. Therefore, overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and stock prices, will have a significant effect on credit quality in this loan category.

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Bancorp has loans that were acquired in a 2013 acquisition, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and for which it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The carrying amount of those loans is included in the balance sheet amounts of loans at December 31, 2015 and 2014. Changes in the interest component of the fair value adjustment for acquired impaired loans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015 are shown in the following table:

(in thousands)	Accretable discount			Non- accretable discount
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	-		$	-
Additions due to Oldham acquisition		137			369
Accretion		(75	)		(103	)
Reclassifications from (to) non-accretable difference		-			-
Disposals		-			-
Balance at December 31, 2014		62			266

Accretion		(59	)		(77	)
Reclassifications from (to) non-accretable difference		-			-
Disposals					-
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	3		$	189

Accretion in the non-accretable discount column represents accretion recorded upon payoff of loans.

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The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

(in thousands)			Unpaid				Average
December 31, 2015	Recorded investment		principal balance		Related allowance		recorded investment

Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial	$	3,119	$	3,859	$	-	$	1,414
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		-		151		-		21
Undeveloped land		-		-		-		-

Real estate mortgage
Commercial investment		278		278		-		178
Owner occupied commercial		1,743		2,713		-		1,622
1-4 family residential		906		906		-		661
Home equity - first lien		13		13		-		37
Home equity - junior lien		92		92		-		69
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		3,032		4,002		-		2,567

Consumer		-		-		-		3
Subtotal	$	6,151	$	8,012	$	-	$	4,005

Loans with an allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial	$	1,516	$	3,087	$	268	$	4,612
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		-		-		-		368
Undeveloped land		-		-		-		-

Real estate mortgage
Commercial investment		-		-		-		92
Owner occupied commercial		1,018		1,018		208		1,266
1-4 family residential		-		-		-		188
Home equity - first lien		-		-		-		-
Home equity - junior lien		-		-		-		-
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		1,018		1,018		208		1,546

Consumer		68		68		68		72
Subtotal	$	2,602	$	4,173	$	544	$	6,598

Total:
Commercial and industrial	$	4,635	$	6,946	$	268	$	6,026
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		-		151		-		389
Undeveloped land		-		-		-		-

Real estate mortgage		-		-		-		-
Commercial investment		278		278		-		270
Owner occupied commercial		2,761		3,731		208		2,888
1-4 family residential		906		906		-		849
Home equity - first lien		13		13		-		37
Home equity - junior lien		92		92		-		69
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		4,050		5,020		208		4,113

Consumer		68		68		68		75
Total	$	8,753	$	12,185	$	544	$	10,603

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(in thousands)			Unpaid				Average
December 31, 2014	Recorded investment		principal balance		Related allowance		recorded investment

Loans with no related allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial	$	896	$	3,596	$	-	$	996
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		26		151		-		26
Undeveloped land		-		-		-		5,608

Real estate mortgage
Commercial investment		113		113		-		198
Owner occupied commercial		1,784		2,221		-		1,939
1-4 family residential		870		870		-		782
Home equity - first lien		-		-		-		11
Home equity - junior lien		36		36		-		69
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		2,803		3,240		-		2,999

Consumer		-		-		-		-
Subtotal	$	3,725	$	6,987	$	-	$	9,629

Loans with an allowance recorded:
Commercial and industrial	$	6,343	$	7,914	$	1,029	$	6,797
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		490		490		15		196
Undeveloped land		-		-		-		-

Real estate mortgage
Commercial investment		122		122		-		640
Owner occupied commercial		716		716		112		704
1-4 family residential		79		79		144		651
Home equity - first lien		-		-		-		-
Home equity - junior lien		-		-		-		-
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		917		917		256		1,995

Consumer		76		76		76		80
Subtotal	$	7,826	$	9,397	$	1,376	$	9,068

Total:
Commercial and industrial	$	7,239	$	11,510	$	1,029	$	7,793
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		516		641		15		222
Undeveloped land		-		-		-		5,608

Real estate mortgage		-		-		-		-
Commercial investment		235		235		-		838
Owner occupied commercial		2,500		2,937		112		2,643
1-4 family residential		949		949		144		1,433
Home equity - first lien		-		-		-		11
Home equity - junior lien		36		36		-		69
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		3,720		4,157		256		4,994

Consumer		76		76		76		80
Total	$	11,551	$	16,384	$	1,376	$	18,697

Differences between recorded investment amounts and unpaid principal balance amounts less related allowance are due to partial charge-offs which have occurred over the life of loans and fair value adjustments recorded for loans acquired.

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Interest income on impaired or non-accrual loans (cash basis) was $521 thousand, $284 thousand and $185 thousand in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Interest income that would have been recorded if non-accrual loans were on a current basis in accordance with their original terms was $465 thousand, $376 thousand and $1.2 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Impaired loans include non-accrual loans and loans accounted for as troubled debt restructurings (TDR), which continue to accrue interest. Non-performing loans include the balance of impaired loans plus any loans over 90 days past due and still accruing interest. Loans past due more than 90 days or more and still accruing interest amounted to $176 thousand and $329 thousand at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The following table presents the recorded investment in non-accrual loans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

	December 31,
(in thousands)	2015		2014

Commercial and industrial	$	3,643	$	1,381
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		-		516
Undeveloped land		-		-

Real estate mortgage
Commercial investment		278		235
Owner occupied commercial		2,761		2,081
1-4 family residential		906		950
Home equity - first lien		13		-
Home equity - junior lien		92		36
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		4,050		3,302

Consumer		-		-

Total	$	7,693	$	5,199

On December 31, 2015 and 2014, Bancorp had $1.1 million and $6.4 million of accruing loans classified as TDR, respectively. Bancorp did not modify and classify any additional loans as TDR during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Bancorp did not have any loans accounted for as TDR that were restructured and experienced a subsequent payment default during the years ended December 31, 2015 or 2014.

Loans accounted for as TDR include modifications from original terms such as those due to bankruptcy proceedings, certain modifications of amortization periods or extended suspension of principal payments due to customer financial difficulties. Loans accounted for as TDR, which have not defaulted, are individually evaluated for impairment and, at December 31, 2015, had a total allowance allocation of $177 thousand, compared to $703 thousand at December 31, 2014.

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, Bancorp had outstanding commitments to lend additional funds totaling $0 and $458 thousand, respectively, to borrowers whose loans have been modified as TDR.

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The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in loans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

(in thousands)	30-59 days		60-89 days		90 or more days past due (includes)		Total				Total		Recorded investment > 90 days and
December 31, 2015	past due		past due		non-accrual)		past due		Current		loans		accruing

Commercial and industrial	$	238	$	327	$	3,643	$	4,208	$	640,190	$	644,398	$	-
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		-		-		-		-		134,482		134,482		-
Undeveloped land		-		-		-		-		21,185		21,185		-

Real estate mortgage
Commercial investment		290		140		278		708		481,931		482,639		-
Owner occupied commercial		-		-		2,761		2,761		372,255		375,016		-
1-4 family residential		1,147		94		1,082		2,323		224,252		226,575		176
Home equity - first lien		35		51		13		99		50,016		50,115		-
Home equity - junior lien		285		173		92		550		62,516		63,066		-
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		1,757		458		4,226		6,441		1,190,970		1,197,411		176

Consumer		343		8		-		351		35,180		35,531		-

Total	$	2,338	$	793	$	7,869	$	11,000	$	2,022,007	$	2,033,007	$	176

December 31, 2014

Commercial and industrial	$	3,860	$	3	$	1,382	$	5,245	$	566,509	$	571,754	$	1
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		69		-		757		826		94,907		95,733		241
Undeveloped land		-		-		-		-		21,268		21,268		-

Real estate mortgage
Commercial investment		993		249		235		1,477		486,345		487,822		-
Owner occupied commercial		1,272		920		2,081		4,273		336,709		340,982		-
1-4 family residential		1,801		285		1,023		3,109		208,439		211,548		73
Home equity - first lien		-		-		14		14		43,765		43,779		14
Home equity - junior lien		470		78		36		584		65,684		66,268
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		4,536		1,532		3,389		9,457		1,140,942		1,150,399		87

Consumer		43		18		-		61		29,335		29,396		-

Total	$	8,508	$	1,553	$	5,528	$	15,589	$	1,852,961	$	1,868,550	$	329

Consistent with regulatory guidance, Bancorp categorizes loans into credit risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends. Pass-rated loans included all risk-rated loans other than those classified as other assets especially mentioned, substandard, and doubtful, which are defined below:

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Other assets especially mentioned (“OAEM”): Loans classified as OAEM have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. These potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of repayment prospects for the loan or of Bancorp's credit position at some future date.

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Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the paying capacity of the obligor or of collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize repayment of the debt. Default is a distinct possibility if the deficiencies are not corrected.

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Substandard non-performing: Loans classified as substandard non-performing have all the characteristics of substandard loans and have been placed on non-accrual status or have been accounted for as troubled debt restructurings.

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Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

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As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the internally assigned risk grades of loans by category were as follows:

(in thousands)							Substandard				Total
December 31, 2015	Pass		OAEM		Substandard		non-performing		Doubtful		loans

Commercial and industrial	$	612,853	$	19,672	$	7,238	$	4,635	$	-	$	644,398
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		133,342		773		367		-		-		134,482
Undeveloped land		20,513		517		155		-		-		21,185

Real estate mortgage
Commercial investment		480,178		2,183		-		278		-		482,639
Owner occupied commercial		351,707		17,135		3,413		2,761		-		375,016
1-4 family residential		224,645		848		-		1,082		-		226,575
Home equity - first lien		50,102		-		-		13		-		50,115
Home equity - junior lien		62,924		50		-		92		-		63,066
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		1,169,556		20,216		3,413		4,226		-		1,197,411

Consumer		35,463		-		-		68		-		35,531

Total	$	1,971,727	$	41,178	$	11,173	$	8,929	$	-	$	2,033,007


December 31, 2014

Commercial and industrial	$	546,582	$	6,215	$	11,717	$	7,240	$	-	$	571,754
Construction and development, excluding undeveloped land		88,389		4,867		1,720		757		-		95,733
Undeveloped land		20,578		530		160		-		-		21,268

Real estate mortgage
Commercial investment		482,415		4,991		181		235		-		487,822
Owner occupied commercial		328,385		6,942		3,156		2,499		-		340,982
1-4 family residential		209,396		1,129		-		1,023		-		211,548
Home equity - first lien		43,765		-		-		14		-		43,779
Home equity - junior lien		66,182		50		-		36		-		66,268
Subtotal: Real estate mortgage		1,130,143		13,112		3,337		3,807		-		1,150,399

Consumer		29,244		76		-		76		-		29,396

Total	$	1,814,936	$	24,800	$	16,934	$	11,880	$	-	$	1,868,550

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(6) Premises and Equipment

A summary of premises and equipment follows:

	December 31,
(in thousands)	2015			2014

Land	$	7,118		$	6,733
Buildings and improvements		44,959			43,818
Furniture and equipment		18,497			18,426
Construction in progress		377			305

		70,951			69,282

Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(31,394	)		(30,194	)

Total premises and equipment	$	39,557		$	39,088

Depreciation expense related to premises and equipment was $3.0 million in 2015, $2.9 million in 2014 and $3.0 million in 2013.

(7) Other Assets

A summary of major components of other assets follows:

	December 31,
(in thousands)	2015		2014

Cash surrender value of life insurance other than BOLI	$	12,473	$	12,019
Net deferred tax asset		12,365		12,377
Investments in tax credit related ventures		5,289		5,090
Other real estate owned and other foreclosed property		4,541		5,977
Other short term receivables		1,921		2,149
Core deposit intangible		1,601		1,820
Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)		1,018		1,131
Goodwill		682		682
Investment in bank in expansion market		520		520
Other		5,806		5,907

Total	$	46,216	$	47,672

Bancorp maintains life insurance policies other than BOLI in conjunction with its non-qualified defined benefit retirement and non-qualified compensation plans.

Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) are initially recognized at fair value when mortgage loans are sold and amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, considering appropriate prepayment assumptions. MSRs are evaluated quarterly for impairment by comparing carrying value to fair value. Estimated fair values of MSRs at December 31, 2015 and 2014 were $3.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively. Total outstanding principal balances of loans serviced for others were $410.8 million and $421.1 million at December 31, 2015, and 2014 respectively.

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Changes in the net carrying amount of MSRs are shown in the following table.

(in thousands)	2015			2014

Balance at January 1	$	1,131		$	1,832
Originations		528			258
Amortization		(641	)		(959	)

Balance at December 31	$	1,018		$	1,131

(8) Income Taxes

Components of income tax expense (benefit) from operations were as follows:

(In thousands)	2015		2014			2013
Current tax expense
Federal	$	15,478	$	14,958		$	10,322
State		608		641			336
Total current tax expense		16,086		15,599			10,658

Deferred tax expense (benefit)
Federal		748		(385	)		450
State		54		26			120
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)		802		(359	)		570
Change in valuation allowance		45		41			-
Total income tax expense	$	16,933	$	15,281		$	11,228

Components of income tax expense (benefit) recorded directly to stockholders' equity were as follows:

(In thousands)	2015			2014			2013
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale	$	(839	)	$	2,383		$	(4,234	)
Reclassification adjustment for securities losses realized in income		-			3			2
Reclassification adjustment for securities impairment realized in income		36			-			-
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives		(41	)		-			8
Compensation expense for tax purposes in excess of amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes		(673	)		(378	)		(265	)
Minimum pension liability adjustment		61			(69	)		111
Total income tax (benefit) expense recorded directly to stockholders' equity	$	(1,456	)	$	1,939		$	(4,378	)

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An analysis of the difference between the statutory and effective tax rates from operations follows:

	2015			2014			2013
U.S. federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Tax exempt interest income		(1.4	)		(1.5	)		(2.1	)
Tax credits		(2.5	)		(3.1	)		(2.5	)
Cash surrender value of life insurance		(0.8	)		(1.4	)		(2.0	)
State income taxes		0.8			0.9			0.8
Nontaxable gain on acquisition		-			-			(0.4	)
Nondeductible acquisition costs		-			-			0.2
Other, net		0.2			0.6			0.2
		31.3	%		30.5	%		29.2	%

The increase in the effective tax rate from 2014 to 2015 was the result of lower nontaxable income from municipal securities. The increase in the effective tax rate from 2013 to 2014 arose from lower nontaxable income from the increase in cash value of life insurance and municipal securities. This was partially offset by the effect of reclassifying amortization of tax credit investments to other non-interest expense in 2014.

The reduction of tax expense attributable to tax credits arises from inclusion of tax credits and, in some cases, the amortization of related investments in income tax expense. Prior to 2014, all tax credit investment amortization was included in income tax expense using the effective yield method. In 2014, Bancorp began using the flow through method of amortization for investments not qualifying as affordable housing projects.

The effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities follows:

	December 31,
(In thousands)	2015		2014
Allowance for loan loss	$	8,029	$	8,929
Deferred compensation		5,730		5,442
Accrued expenses		1,515		1,854
Investments in partnerships		1,177		1,031
Write-downs and costs associated with other real estate owned		435		491
Loans		659		678
Other-than-temporary impairment		347		310
Other assets		187		219
Total deferred tax assets		18,079		18,954

Securities		1,655		2,594
Property and equipment		1,158		1,250
Loan costs		843		756
Prepayment penalty on modification of FHLB advances		-		76
Mortgage servicing rights		315		356
Leases		611		422
Core deposit intangible		573		652
Other liabilities		473		430
Total deferred tax liabilities		5,628		6,536
Valuation allowance		86		41
Net deferred tax asset	$	12,365	$	12,377

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A valuation allowance is recognized for a deferred tax asset if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion of the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projection for future taxable income over the periods which the temporary differences resulting in the remaining deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more-likely-than-not that Bancorp will realize the benefits of these deductible differences, net of the valuation allowance, at December 31, 2015.

Realization of deferred tax assets associated with the investment in tax credit partnerships is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable capital gain income prior to their expiration. A valuation allowance to reflect management’s estimate of the temporary deductible differences that may expire prior to their utilization has been recorded as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

US GAAP provides guidance on financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in tax returns. As December 31, 2015 and 2014, the gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties and interest, was $42 thousand. If recognized, tax benefits would reduce tax expense and accordingly, increase net income. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits may increase or decrease in the future for various reasons including adding amounts for current year tax positions, expiration of open income tax returns due to statutes of limitation, changes in management’s judgment about the level of uncertainty, status of examination, litigation and legislative activity and addition or elimination of uncertain tax positions. Federal and state income tax returns are subject to examination for the years after 2011.

A reconciliation of the amount of unrecognized tax benefits follows:

(In thousands)	2015			2014
Balance as of January 1	$	40		$	40
Increases - current year tax positions		11			11
Increases - prior year tax positions		-			-
Settlements		-			-
Lapse of statute of limitations		(11	)		(11	)
Balance as of December 31	$	40		$	40

(9) Deposits

The composition of interest bearing deposits follows:

	December 31,
(In thousands)	2015		2014
Interest bearing demand	$	737,347	$	502,801
Savings		127,496		111,624
Money market		655,729		673,925
Time deposits greater than $250,000		38,988		41,137
Other time deposits		228,374		270,193

Total interest bearing deposits	$	1,787,934	$	1,599,680

Interest expense related to certificates of deposit and other time deposits in denominations of $250 thousand or more was $313 thousand, $437 thousand, and $657 thousand, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

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At December 31, 2015, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows:

(In thousands)

2016	$	186,594
2017		52,936
2018		14,063
2019		7,547
2020 and thereafter		6,222

	$	267,362

Deposits of directors and their associates, including deposits of companies for which directors are principal owners, and executive officers were $25.5 million and $19.8 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, Bancorp had $774 thousand and $654 thousand, respectively, of deposits accounts in overdraft status and thus have been reclassified to loans on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

(10) Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase and Other Short-Term Borrowings

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are a funding source of Bancorp and are primarily used by commercial customers in conjunction with collateralized corporate cash management accounts. Such repurchase agreements are considered financing agreements and generally mature within one business day from the transaction date. At December 31, 2015, all of these financing arrangements had overnight maturities and were secured by government sponsored enterprise obligations and government agency mortgage-backed securities which were owned and under the control of Bancorp.

Information concerning securities sold under agreements to repurchase is summarized as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	2015			2014

Average balance during the year	$	65,140		$	61,748
Average interest rate during the year		0.23	%		0.23	%
Maximum month-end balance during the year	$	82,467		$	69,559

(11) Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank

Bancorp had outstanding borrowings of $43.5 million at December 31, 2015, via 12 separate fixed-rate advances. For two advances totaling $30 million, both of which are non-callable, interest payments are due monthly, with principal due at maturity. For the remaining advances totaling $13.5 million, principal and interest payments are due monthly based on an amortization schedule.

The following is a summary of the contractual maturities and average effective rates of outstanding advances:

(In thousands)	December 31, 2015					December 31, 2014
Year	Advance		Fixed Rate			Advance		Fixed Rate
2015	$	-		-		$	30,000		2.30	%
2016		30,000		0.55	%		-		-
2020		1,838		2.23			1,885		2.23
2021		429		2.12			497		2.12
2024		2,865		2.36			3,064		2.36
2025		6,991		2.44			-		-
2028		1,345		1.48			1,386		1.47

Total	$	43,468		1.09	%	$	36,832		2.27	%

Advances from the FHLB are collateralized by certain commercial and residential real estate mortgage loans under a blanket mortgage collateral agreement and FHLB stock. Bancorp views the borrowings as an effective alternative to higher cost time deposits to fund loan growth. At December 31, 2015, the amount of available credit from the FHLB totaled $393.0 million.

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(12) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table illustrates activity within the balances in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, and is shown for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013.

(in thousands)	Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale			Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges			Minimum pension liability adjustment			Total

Balance at December 31, 2012	$	5,887		$	-		$	(466	)	$	5,421

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(7,863	)		-			206			(7,657	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		3			16			-			19
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income		(7,860	)		16			206			(7,638	)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(1,973	)	$	16		$	(260	)	$	(2,217	)

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		4,423			-			(127	)		4,296
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		6			-			-			6

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		4,429			-			(127	)		4,302
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	2,456		$	16		$	(387	)	$	2,085

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(1,558	)		(76	)		114			(1,520	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		67			-			-			67
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income		(1,491	)		(76	)		114			(1,453	)
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	965		$	(60	)	$	(273	)	$	632

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The following table illustrates activity within the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

Details about Accumulated Other Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)									Affected line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income

	For the years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2015			2014			2013
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale:
Realized loss on sale of available-for-sale securities	$	-		$	(9	)	$	(5	)	Loss on sale of securities
OTTI impairment of equity security		(103	)		-			-		Other non-interest expense
Effect of income taxes		36			3			2		Income tax expense
Reclassifications, net of income taxes	$	(67	)	$	(6	)	$	(3	)

(13) Subordinated Debentures

In 2008, Bancorp formed S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II (“the Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust and 100%-owned finance subsidiary. S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II issued $30.0 million of 10% fixed rate cumulative trust preferred securities and invested the proceeds, along with $900,000 received from the purchase of its common equity securities, in $30.9 million of a fixed rate subordinated debenture of Bancorp. The principal asset of S.Y. Bancorp Capital Trust II was a $30.9 million subordinated debenture of Bancorp. The interest rate on both the trust preferred securities and the subordinated debentures was fixed at 10.00%. The trust preferred securities, the assets of the Trust, and the common securities issued by the Trust were redeemable in whole or in part on or after December 31, 2013, or at any time in whole, but not in part, from the date of issuance upon the occurrence of certain events.

On December 31, 2013, Bancorp redeemed all of these securities at par value. Remaining unamortized issuance costs of $1.3 million were recognized as non-interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2013. The Trust has subsequently been dissolved.

(14) Preferred Stock and Common Stock

Bancorp has a class of preferred stock (no par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized); the relative rights, preferences and other terms of the class or any series within the class will be determined by the Board of Directors prior to any issuance. None of this stock has been issued to date.

At Bancorp's 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, shareholders approved increasing the number of authorized common shares from 20,000,000 to 40,000,000.

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(15) Net Income per Share and Common Stock Dividends

The following table reflects the numerators (net income) and denominators (average shares outstanding) for the basic and diluted net income per share computations:

(In thousands, except per share data)	2015		2014		2013

Net income, basic and diluted	$	37,187	$	34,822	$	27,170

Average shares outstanding, basic		14,725		14,559		14,223
Effect of dilutive securities		248		203		130

Average shares outstanding including dilutive securities		14,973		14,762		14,353

Net income per share, basic	$	2.53	$	2.39	$	1.91

Net income per share, diluted	$	2.48	$	2.36	$	1.89

(16) Employee Benefit Plans

Bancorp has a combined employee stock ownership and profit sharing plan (“KSOP”). The plan is a defined contribution plan and is available to all employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. In general, for employees who work more than 1,000 hours per year, Bancorp matches employee contributions up to 6% of the employee’s salary, and contributes an amount of Bancorp stock equal to 2% of the employee’s salary. Employer matching expenses related to contributions to the plan for 2015, 2014, and 2013 were $1.8 million, $1.7 million, and $1.7 million, respectively, and are recorded within salaries and employee benefits. Employee and employer contributions are made in accordance with the terms of the plan. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the KSOP held 433,400 and 489,005, respectively, shares of Bancorp stock.

In addition Bancorp has non-qualified plans into which directors and certain senior officers may defer director fees or salary/incentives. Bancorp matched certain executives’ deferrals into the senior officers’ plan amounting to approximately $171 thousand, $228 thousand, and $205 thousand in 2015, 2014 and 2013 respectively. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the amounts included in other liabilities in the consolidated financial statements for this plan were $4.9 million and $4.7 million, were comprised primarily of participants’ contributions, and represented the fair value of mutual fund investments directed by participants.

Bancorp sponsors an unfunded non-qualified defined benefit retirement plan for three key officers (two current and one retired), and has no plans to increase the number of or the benefits to participants. Benefits vest based on 25 years of service. The former officer and one current officer are fully vested, and one current officer will be fully vested in 2017. Bancorp uses a December 31 measurement date for this plan. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the accumulated benefit obligation for the plan included in other liabilities in the consolidated financial statements was $2.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively. Discount rates of 4.28% and 3.85% were used in 2015 and 2014, respectively, in determining the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation. The actuarially determined pension costs are expensed and accrued over the service period, and benefits are paid from Bancorp’s assets. Bancorp maintains life insurance policies, for which it is the ultimate beneficiary, on certain current and former executives. The income from these policies helps offset the cost of benefits. The liability for Bancorp’s plan met the benefit obligation as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

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Information about the components of the net periodic benefit cost of the defined benefit plan, recorded in salaries and employee benefits, is as follows:

	Year ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2015		2014		2013

Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	-	$	-	$	-
Interest cost		83		90		83
Expected return on plan assets		-		-		-
Amortization of prior service cost		-		-		-
Amortization of net losses		59		36		60

Net periodic benefit cost	$	142	$	126	$	143

The benefits expected to be paid in each year from 2016 to 2020 and beyond are listed in the table below.

(In thousands)	Benefits
2016	$	84
2017		84
2018		84
2019		84
2020		84
Beyond 2020		3,278

Total future payments	$	3,698

The expected benefits to be paid are based on the same assumptions used to measure Bancorp’s benefit obligation at December 31, 2015. There are no obligations for other post-retirement and post-employment benefits.

(17) Stock-Based Compensation

The fair value of all awards granted, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as compensation expense over the respective service period.

Bancorp currently has one stock-based compensation plan. At Bancorp's 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, shareholders approved the 2015 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan and authorized the shares available from the expiring 2005 plan for future awards under the 2015 plan. No additional shares were made available. As of December 31, 2015, there were 364,280 shares available for future awards. The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan expired in April 2015; however, options and SARs granted under this plan expire as late as 2025.

Options, which have not been granted since 2007, generally had a vesting schedule of 20% per year. Stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) granted have a vesting schedule of 20% per year. Options and SARs expire ten years after the grant date unless forfeited due to employment termination.

Restricted shares granted to officers vest over five years. All restricted shares have been granted at a price equal to the market value of common stock at the time of grant. For all grants prior to 2015, grantees are entitled to dividend payments during the vesting period. For grants in 2015, forfeitable dividends are deferred until shares are vested. Fair value of restricted shares is equal to the market value of the shares on the date of grant.

Grants of performance stock units (“PSUs”) vest based upon service and a single three-year performance period which begins January 1 of the first year of the performance period. Because grantees are not entitled to dividend payments during the performance period, the fair value of these PSUs is estimated based upon the fair value of the underlying shares on the date of grant, adjusted for non-payment of dividends. Beginning in 2015, grants require a one year post-vesting holding periods and the fair value of such grants incorporates a liquidity discount of 4.50% related to the holding period.

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Grants of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to directors are time-based and vest 12 months after grant date. Because grantees are entitled to deferred dividend payments at the end of the vesting period, fair value of the RSUs is estimated based on fair value of underlying shares on the date of grant.

Bancorp has recognized stock-based compensation expense, within salaries and employee benefits for employees, and within other non-interest expense for directors, in the consolidated statements of income as follows:

(in thousands)
	2015			2014			2013
Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes	$	2,134		$	2,016		$	1,940
Less: deferred tax benefit		(747	)		(706	)		(679	)
Reduction of net income	$	1,387		$	1,310		$	1,261

As of December 31, 2015 Bancorp has $3.6 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense that will be recorded as compensation expense over the next five years as awards vest. Bancorp received cash of $3.3 million, $2.5 million and $2.4 million from the exercise of options during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Fair values of Bancorp’s stock options and SARs are estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, a leading formula for calculating the value of stock options and SARs. This model requires the input of assumptions, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate. Fair value of restricted shares is determined by Bancorp’s closing stock price on the date of grant. The following assumptions were used in SAR valuations at the grant date in each year:

Assumptions	2015			2014			2013

Dividend yield		2.97	%		2.94	%		2.80	%
Expected volatility		22.81	%		23.66	%		22.54	%
Risk free interest rate		1.91	%		2.22	%		1.26	%
Expected life of SARs (years)		7.5			7.0			6.6

Dividend yield and expected volatility are based on historical information for Bancorp corresponding to the expected life of options and SARs granted. Expected volatility is the volatility of the underlying shares for the expected term on a monthly basis. The risk free interest rate is the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury issues with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the options. The expected life of SARs is based on actual experience of past like-term SARs and options. Bancorp evaluates historical exercise and post-vesting termination behavior when determining the expected life.

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A summary of stock option and SARs activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2015 follows.

	Options and SARs (in thousands)			Exercise price		Weighted average exercise price		Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)		Weighted average fair value		Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)

At December 31, 2014
Vested and exercisable		524		$	21.03-26.83	$	23.84	$	4,981	$	5.35		3.5
Unvested		194			21.03-29.16		24.83		1,650		4.57		7.7
Total outstanding		718			21.03-29.16		24.11		6,631		5.14		4.6

Activity during 2015
SARs granted		50			34.43-36.83		34.48		167		5.95
Exercised		(154	)		21.03-26.83		24.40		1,970		5.78
Forfeited		-			-		-		-		-

At December 31, 2015
Vested and exercisable		437			21.03-29.16		23.62		6,191		5.09		3.7
Unvested		177			22.86-36.83		27.99		1,733		4.93		7.7
Total outstanding		614			21.03-36.83		24.88	$	7,924		5.04		4.8

Vested year-to-date		67		$	21.03-29.16	$	23.77	$	939	$	4.65

Intrinsic value for stock options and SARs is defined as the amount by which the current market price of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise or grant price.

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised in 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $2.0 million, $1.1 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised was calculated as the difference in the closing price of Bancorp’s common shares on the date of exercise and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares exercised.

The weighted average Black-Scholes fair values of SARs granted in 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $5.95, $5.37 and $3.61, respectively.

Options and SARs outstanding, stated in thousands, at December 31, 2015 were as follows:

Expiration	Number of options and SARs outstanding		Options and SARs exercisable		Weighted average exercise price of options and SARs outstanding
2016		6		6	$	24.07
2017		91		91		26.80
2018		64		64		23.37
2019		65		65		22.14
2020		74		74		21.03
2021		57		46		23.78
2022		90		54		22.87
2023		54		25		22.89
2024		62		12		29.05
2025		51		-		34.48
		614		437	$	24.88

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For the three year period ending December 31, 2015, Bancorp granted shares of restricted common stock as outlined in the following table:

	Number			Grant date weighted- average cost
Unvested at December 31, 2012		113,910		$	22.55
Shares awarded		55,275			22.93
Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors		(39,909	)		22.29
Shares forfeited		(4,720	)		23.45
Unvested at December 31, 2013		124,556		$	22.77
Shares awarded		39,730			29.12
Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors		(44,724	)		22.69
Shares forfeited		(5,469	)		23.77
Unvested at December 31, 2014		114,093		$	24.95
Shares awarded		35,265			34.48
Restrictions lapsed and shares released to employees/directors		(40,510	)		23.84
Shares forfeited		(4,649	)		28.46
Unvested at December 31, 2015		104,199		$	28.46

Bancorp awarded performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”) to executive officers of Bancorp, the single three-year performance period for which began January 1 of the award year. The following table outlines the PSU grants.

Grant year	Vesting period in years		Fair value at grant date		Expected shares to be awarded
2013		3	$	20.38		36,792
2014		3		26.42		33,349
2015		3		30.03		19,774

In the first quarter of 2015, Bancorp awarded 6,080 RSUs to directors of Bancorp with a grant date fair value of $200 thousand. In the second quarter of 2015, 760 RSUs were cancelled in conjunction with a director’s resignation, leaving 5,320 RSUs outstanding with a grant date fair value of $175 thousand.

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Bancorp has no equity compensation plans which have not been approved by shareholders. The following table provides detail of the number of shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding stock-based awards and remaining shares available for future issuance under all the Bancorp’s equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2015.

Plan category (shares in thousands)

Number of shares to

be issued upon

exercise

Weighted

average

exercise price

Shares

available for

future

issuance (a)

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:

Stock options

26.62

364

Stock appreciation rights (SARs)

(b)

(a)

Restricted common stock

104

N/A

(a)

Performance stock units

(c)

N/A

(a)

Restricted stock units

N/A

(a)

Total shares

206

364

(a)

Under the 2015 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, shares of stock are authorized for issuance as incentive and nonqualified stock options, SARs, restricted stock, and restricted stock units

(b)

At December 31, 2015, approximately 517,000 SARs were outstanding at a weighted average grant price of $24.56. The number of shares to be issued upon exercise will be determined based on the difference between the grant price and the market price at the date of exercise.

(c)

The number of shares to be issued is dependent upon Bancorp achieving certain predefined performance targets and ranges from zero shares to approximately 120,000 shares. As of December 31, 2015, the expected shares to be awarded are 89,915.

(18) Dividend Restriction

Bancorp’s principal source of cash revenues is dividends paid to it as the sole shareholder of the Bank. At any balance sheet date, the Bank’s regulatory dividend restriction represents the Bank’s net income of the prior two years less any dividends paid for the same two years. At December 31, 2015, the Bank may pay an amount equal to $57.2 million in dividends to Bancorp without regulatory approval subject to the ongoing capital requirements of the Bank.

(19) Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

As of December 31, 2015, Bancorp had various commitments outstanding that arose in the normal course of business, including standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit, which are properly not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. In management’s opinion, commitments to extend credit of $636.9 million including standby letters of credit of $12.8 million represent normal banking transactions. Commitments to extend credit were $463.0 million, including letters of credit of $11.0 million, as of December 31, 2014. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as collateral is available and there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Commitments to extend credit are mainly comprised of commercial lines of credit, construction and home equity credit lines and credit cards issued to commercial customers. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Bancorp uses the same credit and collateral policies in making commitments and conditional guarantees as for on-balance sheet instruments. Bancorp evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case by case basis. The amount of collateral obtained is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and real estate. However, should the commitments be drawn upon and should our customers default on their resulting obligation to us, our maximum exposure to credit loss, without consideration of collateral, is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. At December 31, 2015, Bancorp has accrued $432 thousand in other liabilities for inherent risks related to unfunded credit commitments.

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Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written are conditional commitments issued by Bancorp to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support private commercial transactions. Standby letters of credit generally have maturities of one to two years.

Bancorp leases certain facilities under non-cancelable operating leases. Future minimum lease commitments for these leases are outlined in the table below.

Year	Total amount
2016	$	1,856,000
2017		1,860,000
2018		1,404,000
2019		1,180,000
2020		874,000
Thereafter		2,937,000
Total	$	10,111,000

Rent expense, net of sublease income, was $1.7 million in 2015, $1.8 million in 2014, and $1.7 million in 2013.

Certain commercial customers require confirmation of Bancorp’s letters of credit by other banks since Bancorp does not have a rating by a national rating agency. The terms of the agreements range from 4 to 18 months. The maximum potential future exposure to Bancorp at December 31, 2014 was $3.7 million. If an event of default on all contracts had occurred at December 31, 2015, Bancorp would have been required to make payments of approximately $3.2 million. No payments have ever been required as a result of default on these contracts. These agreements are normally secured by collateral acceptable to Bancorp, which limits credit risk associated with the agreements.

Also, as of December 31, 2015, in the normal course of business, there were pending legal actions and proceedings in which claims for damages are asserted. Management, after discussion with legal counsel, believes the ultimate result of these legal actions and proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of Bancorp.

(20) Assets and Liabilities Measured and Reported at Fair Value

Bancorp follows the provisions of authoritative guidance for fair value measurements. This guidance is definitional and disclosure oriented and addresses how companies should approach measuring fair value when required by US GAAP. The guidance also prescribes various disclosures about financial statement categories and amounts which are measured at fair value, if such disclosures are not already specified elsewhere in US GAAP.

Authoritative guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between participants at the measurement date. The guidance also establishes a hierarchy to group assets and liabilities carried at fair value in three levels based upon the markets in which the assets and liabilities trade and the reliability of assumptions used to determine fair value.

These levels are:

● Level 1: Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

● Level 2: Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

● Level 3: Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions would reflect our own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques could include pricing models, discounted cash flows and other similar techniques.

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Authoritative guidance requires maximization of use of observable inputs and minimization of use of unobservable inputs in fair value measurements. Where there exists limited or no observable market data, Bancorp derives its own estimates by generally considering characteristics of the asset/liability, the current economic and competitive environment and other factors. For this reason, results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized on an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

Bancorp’s investment securities available-for-sale and interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Other accounts including mortgage servicing rights, impaired loans and other real estate owned may be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis, generally in the application of lower of cost or market adjustments or write-downs of specific assets.

Below are carrying values of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

(in thousands)	Fair value at December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Investment securities available-for-sale
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	80,000	$	80,000	$	-	$	-
Government sponsored enterprise obligations		251,893		-		251,893		-
Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies		169,628		-		169,628		-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		63,702		-		63,702		-
Corporate equity securities		653		653		-		-

Total investment securities available-for-sale		565,876		80,653		485,223		-

Interest rate swaps		461		-		461		-

Total assets	$	566,337	$	80,653	$	485,684	$	-

Liabilities

Interest rate swaps	$	554	$	-	$	554	$	-

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(in thousands)	Fair value at December 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Investment securities available-for-sale
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government obligations	$	70,000	$	70,000	$	-	$	-
Government sponsored enterprise obligations		204,986		-		204,986		-
Mortgage-backed securities - government agencies		174,270		-		174,270		-
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		62,834		-		62,834		-
Corporate equity securities		966		966		-		-

Total investment securities available-for-sale		513,056		70,966		442,090		-

Interest rate swaps		425		-		425		-

Total assets	$	513,481	$	70,966	$	442,515	$	-

Liabilities

Interest rate swaps	$	401	$	-	$	401	$	-

Bancorp had no financial instruments classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2015 or 2014.

MSRs are recorded at fair value upon capitalization, are amortized to correspond with estimated servicing income, and are periodically assessed for impairment based on fair value at the reporting date. Fair value is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated net servicing income. The model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income. These measurements are classified as Level 3. At December 31, 2015 and 2014 there was no valuation allowance for the mortgage servicing rights, as the fair value exceeded the cost. Accordingly, MSRs are not included in either table below for December 31, 2015 or 2014. See Note 7 for more information regarding MSRs.

For impaired loans in the table below, the fair value is calculated as the carrying value of only loans with a specific valuation allowance, less the specific allowance. Fair value of impaired loans was 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. Bancorp 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. As of December 31, 2015, total impaired loans with a valuation allowance were $2.6 million, and the specific allowance totaled $544 thousand, resulting in a fair value of $2.1 million, compared to total impaired loans with a valuation allowance of $7.8 million, and the specific allowance allocation totaling $1.4 million, resulting in a fair value of $6.4 million at December 31, 2014. Losses represent the change in specific allowances for the period indicated.

Other real estate owned (“OREO”), which is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, is periodically assessed for impairment based on fair value at the reporting date. Fair value is based on appraisals performed by external parties which use judgments and assumptions that are property-specific and sensitive to changes in the overall economic environment. Appraisals may be further discounted based on management’s historical knowledge and/or changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal. Many of these inputs are not observable and, accordingly, these measurements are classified as Level 3. For OREO in the table below, fair value is the carrying value of only parcels of OREO which have a carrying value equal to appraised value. Losses represent write-downs which occurred during the period indicated. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, carrying value of all other real estate owned was $4.5 million and $6.0 million, respectively.

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Below are carrying values of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

(in thousands)	Fair value at December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total losses
Impaired loans	$	2,058	$	-	$	-	$	2,058	$	(208	)
Other real estate owned		3,782		-		-		3,782		(2	)

Total	$	5,840	$	-	$	-	$	5,840	$	(210	)

(in thousands)	Fair value at December 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total losses
Impaired loans	$	6,449	$	-	$	-	$	6,449	$	(405	)
Other real estate owned		5,032		-		-		5,032		(42	)

Total	$	11,481	$	-	$	-	$	11,481	$	(447	)

In the case of the securities portfolio, Bancorp monitors the valuation technique utilized by pricing agencies to ascertain when transfers between levels have occurred. The nature of the remaining assets and liabilities is such that transfers in and out of any level are expected to be rare. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2, or 3. For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2015, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are presented below.

(Dollars in thousands)

Carrying

amount

Valuation

technique

Significant

unobservable

input

Weighted

average of

input

Impaired loans - collateral dependent

2,058

Appraisal

Appraisal discounts (%)

8.4

Other real estate owned

3,782

Appraisal

Appraisal discounts (%)

18.6

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(21) Disclosure of Financial Instruments Not Reported at Fair Value

US GAAP requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis. Carrying amounts, estimated fair values, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of Bancorp’s financial instruments are as follows:

(in thousands)	Carrying
December 31, 2015	amount		Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3

Financial assets
Cash and short-term investments	$	103,833	$	103,833	$	103,833	$	-	$	-
Mortgage loans held for sale		6,800		7,112		-		7,112		-
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities		6,347		6,347		-		6,347		-
Loans, net		2,010,566		2,021,776		-		-		2,021,776
Accrued interest receivable		6,610		6,610		6,610		-		-

Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	2,371,702	$	2,371,300	$	-	$	-	$	2,371,300
Short-term borrowings		87,003		87,003		-		87,003		-
FHLB Advances		43,468		43,647		-		43,647		-
Accrued interest payable		127		127		127		-		-

December 31, 2014

Financial assets
Cash and short-term investments	$	74,241	$	74,241	$	74,241	$	-	$	-
Mortgage loans held for sale		3,747		3,876		-		3,876		-
Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities		6,347		6,347		-		6,347		-
Loans, net		1,843,630		1,863,568		-		-		1,863,568
Accrued interest receivable		5,980		5,980		5,980		-		-

Financial liabilities
Deposits	$	2,123,627	$	2,124,904	$	-	$	-	$	2,124,904
Short-term borrowings		116,949		116,949		-		116,949		-
FHLB Advances		36,832		37,714		-		37,714		-
Accrued interest payable		131		131		131		-		-

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Management used the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument for which it is practicable to estimate the value.

Cash, short-term investments, accrued interest receivable/payable and short-term borrowings

For these short-term instruments, carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Mortgage loans held for sale

Mortgage loans held for sale are initially recorded at the lower of cost or market value. The portfolio is comprised of residential real estate loans and fair value is determined by market quotes for similar loans based on loan type, term, rate, size and the borrower’s credit score.

Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other securities

For these securities without readily available market values, carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value as it equals the amount due from FHLB or other issuer at upon redemption.

Loans, net

US GAAP prescribes the exit price concept for estimating fair value of loans. Because there is not an active market (exit price) for trading virtually all types of loans in Bancorp’s portfolio, fair value of loans is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities (entrance price).

Deposits

Fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. Fair value of fixed-rate certificates of deposits is estimated by discounting future cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

Fair value of FHLB advances is estimated by discounting future cash flows using estimates of current market rate for instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit

Fair values of commitments to extend credit are estimated using fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements and the creditworthiness of the customers. Fair values of standby letters of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle obligations with counterparties at the reporting date. Fair value of commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and lines of credit is not presented since management believes the fair value to be insignificant.

Limitations

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about financial instruments. Because no market exists for a significant portion of Bancorp’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected losses, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Therefore, calculated fair value estimates in many instances cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, may not be realizable in a current sale of the instrument. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect estimates.

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(22) Derivative Financial Instruments

Occasionally, Bancorp enters into free-standing interest rate swaps for the benefit of its commercial customers who desire to hedge their exposure to changing interest rates. Bancorp offsets its interest rate exposure on these transactions by entering into offsetting swap agreements with substantially matching terms with approved reputable independent counterparties. These undesignated derivative instruments are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Because of matching terms of offsetting contracts and collateral provisions mitigating any non-performance risk, changes in fair value subsequent to initial recognition are expected to have an insignificant effect on earnings. Exchanges of cash flows related to the undesignated interest rate swap agreements for 2015 were offsetting and therefore had no net effect on Bancorp’s earnings or cash flows.

Interest rate swap agreements derive their value from underlying interest rates. These transactions involve both credit and market risk. Notional amounts are amounts on which calculations, payments, and the value of the derivative are based. Notional amounts do not represent direct credit exposures. Direct credit exposure is limited to the net difference between the calculated amounts to be received and paid, if any. Bancorp is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to these agreements. Bancorp mitigates the credit risk of its financial contracts through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures, and does not expect any counterparties to fail their obligations.

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, Bancorp had outstanding undesignated interest rate swap contracts as follows:

(dollar amounts in thousands)	Receiving						Paying
	December 31, 2015			December 31, 2014			December 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
Notional amount	$	10,788		$	7,217		$	10,788	$	7,217
Weighted average maturity (years)		6.9			6.8			6.9		6.8
Fair value	$	(461	)	$	(401	)	$	461	$	401

In 2013, Bancorp entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows of a $10 million rolling fixed-rate three-month FHLB borrowing. The swap began December 6, 2013 and ends December 6, 2016. In 2015, Bancorp entered into an interest rate swap to hedge cash flows of a $20 million rolling fixed-rate three-month FHLB borrowing. The swap began December 9, 2015 and matures December 6, 2020. For purposes of hedging, the rolling fixed rate advances are considered to be floating rate liabilities. The interest rate swaps involve exchange of Bancorp’s floating rate interest payments for fixed rate swap payments on underlying principal amounts. These swaps were designated, and qualified, for cash-flow hedge accounting. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedging instruments, the effective portion of gains or losses is reported as a component of other comprehensive income, and is subsequently reclassified into earnings as an adjustment to interest expense in periods in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The following table details Bancorp’s derivative position designated as a cash flow hedge, and the fair values as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

(dollars in thousands)

Notional amount		Maturity date	Receive (variable) index	Pay fixed swap rate			Fair value December 31, 2015			Fair value December 31, 2014
$	10,000	12/6/2016	US 3 Month LIBOR		0.72	%	$	8		$	24
	20,000	12/6/2020	US 3 Month LIBOR		1.79			(101	)	NA
$	30,000				1.43	%	$	(93	)	$	24

(23) Regulatory Matters

Bancorp and the Bank are subject to various capital requirements prescribed by banking regulations and administered by state and federal banking agencies. Under these requirements, Bancorp and the Bank must meet minimum amounts and percentages of Tier 1, common equity Tier 1, and total capital, as defined, to risk weighted assets and Tier 1 capital to average assets. Risk weighted assets are determined by applying certain risk weightings prescribed by the regulations to various categories of assets and off-balance sheet commitments. Capital and risk weighted assets may be further subject to qualitative judgments by regulators as to components, risk weighting and other factors. Failure to meet the capital requirements can result in certain mandatory, and possibly discretionary, corrective actions prescribed by the regulations or determined to be necessary by the regulators, which could materially affect the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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In 2013, the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC approved rules that substantially amended the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to Bancorp and Bank. The rules implemented the regulatory capital reforms of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision reflected in "Basel III: A Global Regulatory Framework for More Resilient Banks and Banking Systems" (“Basel III”) and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act. The Basel III regulatory capital reforms became effective for Bancorp and Bank on January 1, 2015, and included new minimum risk-based capital and leverage ratios. Capital ratios for December 31, 2014 were calculated using the former rules and for December 31, 2015 ratios were calculated using the new Basel III rules. For Bancorp, key differences under Basel III include risk weighting for loan commitments under one year and higher risk weighting for certain commercial real estate and construction loans. These differences resulted in higher risk-weighted assets, and therefore, somewhat lower risk-based capital ratios. Bancorp and the Bank met all capital requirements to which they were subject as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

The following table sets forth consolidated Bancorp’s and the Bank’s risk based capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 follows:

(dollars in thousands)
	Actual					Minimum for adequately capitalized					Minimum for well capitalized
December 31, 2015	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio

Total risk-based capital (1)
Consolidated	$	307,666		13.31	%	$	184,923		8.00	%	NA		NA
Bank		298,129		12.91			184,743		8.00		$	230,929		10.00	%

Common Equity Tier 1 risk-based capital (2)
Consolidated		284,793		12.32			104,023		4.50		NA		NA
Bank		275,256		11.92			103,914		4.50			138,552		6.00

Tier 1 risk-based capital (1)
Consolidated		284,793		12.32			138,698		6.00		NA		NA
Bank		275,256		11.92			138,552		6.00			138,552		6.00

Leverage (3)
Consolidated		284,793		10.53			108,183		4.00		NA		NA
Bank		275,256		10.19			108,049		4.00			135,062		5.00

	Actual					Minimum for adequately capitalized					Minimum for well capitalized
December 31, 2014	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio

Total risk-based capital (1)
Consolidated	$	280,228		13.86	%	$	161,748		8.00	%	NA		NA
Bank		274,345		13.59			161,498		8.00		$	201,873		10.00	%

Tier 1 risk-based capital (1)
Consolidated		255,308		12.63			80,858		4.00		NA		NA
Bank		249,425		12.36			80,720		4.00			121,080		6.00

Leverage (3)
Consolidated		255,308		10.26			74,651		3.00		NA		NA
Bank		249,425		10.04			74,529		3.00			124,216		5.00

(1)

Ratio is computed in relation to risk-weighted assets.

(2)

Ratio became effective January 2015.

(3)

Ratio is computed in relation to average assets.

NA –Not applicable. Regulatory framework does not define well capitalized for holding companies.

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(24) Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (parent company only)

Condensed Balance Sheets
	December 31,
(in thousands)	2015		2014

Assets
Cash on deposit with subsidiary bank	$	5,722	$	2,926
Investment in and receivable from subsidiaries		276,981		254,011
Other assets		3,840		2,981
Total assets	$	286,543	$	259,918

Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Other liabilities	$	24	$	23
Total stockholders’ equity		286,519		259,895
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	286,543	$	259,918

Condensed Statements of Income

	Years ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2015			2014			2013


Income - dividends and interest from subsidiaries	$	14,244		$	3,300		$	30,090
Income - interest income from securities		-			-			27
Other income		15			183			174
Expenses		2,511			2,472			7,260
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary		11,748			1,011			23,031
Income tax benefit		(1,016	)		(1,018	)		(2,583	)
Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary		12,764			2,029			25,614
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary		24,423			32,793			1,556
Net income	$	37,187		$	34,822		$	27,170

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

	Years ended December 31
(in thousands)	2015			2014			2013

Operating activities
Net income	$	37,187		$	34,822		$	27,170
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		(24,423	)		(32,793	)		(1,556	)
(Increase) decrease in receivable from subsidiaries		(842	)		2,514			(21,896	)
Stock compensation expense		2,134			2,016			1,940
Excess tax benefits from share- based compensation arrangements		(673	)		(378	)		(265	)
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net		11			45			1,396
Decrease (increase) in other assets		531			(179	)		4,453
Increase in other liabilities		91			115			545

Net cash provided by operating activities		14,016			6,162			11,787

Investing activities
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale		—			—			1,000
Cash for acquisition, net of cash acquired		—			—			8,963

Net cash provided by investing activities		—			—			9,963

Financing activities
Repayments of subordinated debentures		-			-			(30,900	)
Proceeds from stock options		3,249			2,473			2,435
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements		673			378			265
Common stock repurchases		(918	)		(616	)		(331	)
Cash dividends paid		(14,224	)		(12,924	)		(11,670	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(11,220	)		(10,689	)		(40,201	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash		2,796			(4,527	)		(18,451	)
Cash at beginning of year		2,926			7,453			25,904

Cash at end of year	$	5,722		$	2,926		$	7,453

(25) Segments

Bancorp’s principal activities include commercial banking and investment management and trust. Commercial banking provides a full range of loan and deposit products to individual consumers and businesses. Commercial banking also includes Bancorp’s mortgage origination and securities brokerage activity. Investment management and trust provides wealth management services including investment management, trust and estate administration, and retirement plan services.

Financial information for each business segment reflects that which is specifically identifiable or allocated based on an internal allocation method. Income taxes are allocated based on the effective federal income tax rate adjusted for any tax exempt activity. All tax exempt activity and provision for loan losses have been allocated to the commercial banking segment. Measurement of the performance of the business segments is based on the management structure of Bancorp and is not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other financial institution. Information presented is also not necessarily indicative of the segments’ operations if they were independent entities.

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Principally, all of the net assets of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. are involved in the commercial banking segment. Bancorp has goodwill of $682,000 related to the 1996 purchase of a bank in southern Indiana. This purchase facilitated Bancorp’s expansion in southern Indiana. Goodwill has been assigned to the commercial banking segment.

Selected financial information by business segment follows:

(In thousands)	Commercial banking			Investment management and trust		Total
Year ended December 31, 2015
Net interest income	$	88,124		$	194	$	88,318
Provision for loan losses		750			-		750
Investment management and trust services		-			18,026		18,026
All other non-interest income		21,924			-		21,924
Non-interest expense		62,748			10,650		73,398
Income before income taxes		46,550			7,570		54,120
Tax expense		14,238			2,695		16,933
Net income	$	32,312		$	4,875	$	37,187

Year ended December 31, 2014
Net interest income	$	83,570		$	187	$	83,757
Credit for loan losses		(400	)		-		(400	)
Investment management and trust services		-			18,212		18,212
All other non-interest income		20,913			30		20,943
Non-interest expense		62,523			10,686		73,209
Income before income taxes		42,360			7,743		50,103
Tax expense		12,527			2,754		15,281
Net income	$	29,833		$	4,989	$	34,822

Year ended December 31, 2013
Net interest income	$	77,144		$	154	$	77,298
Provision for loan losses		6,550			-		6,550
Investment management and trust services		-			16,287		16,287
All other non-interest income		22,654			61		22,715
Non-interest expense		61,891			9,461		71,352
Income before income taxes		31,357			7,041		38,398
Tax expense		8,740			2,488		11,228
Net income	$	22,617		$	4,553	$	27,170

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(26) Quarterly Operating Results (unaudited)

Following is a summary of quarterly operating results (unaudited) for 2015, 2014 and 2013:

	2015
(In thousands, except per share data)	4th quarter		3rd quarter		2nd quarter		1st quarter

Interest income	$	24,039	$	23,284	$	23,000	$	22,847
Interest expense		1,217		1,203		1,199		1,233
Net interest income		22,822		22,081		21,801		21,614
Provision for loan losses		750		-		-		-
Net interest income after provision		22,072		22,081		21,801		21,614
Non-interest income		10,073		9,985		10,219		9,673
Non-interest expenses		18,322		18,430		18,867		17,779
Income before income taxes		13,823		13,636		13,153		13,508
Income tax expense		4,177		4,352		4,151		4,253
Net income	$	9,646	$	9,284	$	9,002	$	9,255

Basic earnings per share	$	0.65	$	0.63	$	0.61	$	0.63
Diluted earnings per share		0.64		0.62		0.60		0.62

	2014
(In thousands, except per share data)	4th quarter		3rd quarter			2nd quarter		1st quarter

Interest income	$	22,778	$	22,692		$	22,013	$	21,604
Interest expense		1,267		1,329			1,358		1,376
Net interest income		21,511		21,363			20,655		20,228
(Credit) provision for loan losses		-		(2,100	)		1,350		350
Net interest income after provision		21,511		23,463			19,305		19,878
Non-interest income		9,773		9,850			10,057		9,475
Non-interest expenses		19,255		18,709			17,701		17,544
Income before income taxes		12,029		14,604			11,661		11,809
Income tax expense		3,307		4,715			3,627		3,632
Net income	$	8,722	$	9,889		$	8,034	$	8,177

Basic earnings per share	$	0.60	$	0.68		$	0.55	$	0.56
Diluted earnings per share		0.59		0.67			0.55		0.56

	2013
	4th quarter		3rd quarter		2nd quarter		1st quarter

Interest income	$	22,069	$	22,267	$	21,293	$	20,835
Interest expense		2,226		2,250		2,318		2,372
Net interest income		19,843		20,017		18,975		18,463
Provision for loan losses		1,575		1,325		1,325		2,325
Net interest income after provision		18,268		18,692		17,650		16,138
Non-interest income		9,811		9,652		10,311		9,228
Non-interest expenses		19,380		17,571		18,822		15,579
Income before income taxes		8,699		10,773		9,139		9,787
Income tax expense		2,386		3,091		2,732		3,019
Net income	$	6,313	$	7,682	$	6,407	$	6,768

Basic earnings per share	$	0.44	$	0.53	$	0.45	$	0.49
Diluted earnings per share		0.43		0.53		0.45		0.49

Note: The sum of earnings per share of each of the quarters in 2015, 2014 and 2013 may not add to the year-to-date amount reported in Bancorp’s consolidated financial statements due to rounding.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary (the Company) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 4, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

(signed) KPMG LLP

Louisville, Kentucky

March 4, 2016

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Management’s Report on Consolidated Financial Statements

The accompanying consolidated financial statements and other financial data were prepared by the management of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (Bancorp), which has the responsibility for the integrity of the information presented. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and, as such, include amounts that are the best estimates and judgments of management with consideration given to materiality.

Management is further responsible for maintaining a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance that the books and records reflect the transactions of Bancorp and that its established policies and procedures are carefully followed. Management believes that Bancorp’s system, taken as a whole, provides reasonable assurance that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain accountability for assets; access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization, and the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.

Management also seeks to assure the objectivity and integrity of Bancorp’s financial data by the careful selection and training of qualified personnel, an internal audit function and organizational arrangements that provide an appropriate division of responsibility.

KPMG LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements of Bancorp included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued a report on Bancorp’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. The report expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of Bancorp’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015.

The Board of Directors provides its oversight role for the consolidated financial statements through the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee meets periodically with management, the internal auditors, and the independent auditors, each on a private basis, to review matters relating to financial reporting, the internal control systems, and the scope and results of audit efforts. The internal and independent auditors have unrestricted access to the Audit Committee, with and without the presence of management, to discuss accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters. The Audit Committee also recommends the appointment of the independent auditors to the Board of Directors, and ultimately has sole authority to appoint or replace the independent auditors.

/s/ David P. Heintzman
David P. Heintzman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Nancy B. Davis
Nancy B. Davis
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

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Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures

Bancorp maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that it is able to collect the information it is required to disclose in the reports it files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and to process, summarize and disclose this information within the time periods specified in the rules of the SEC. Based on their evaluation of Bancorp’s disclosure controls and procedures which took place as of December 31, 2015, the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers believe that these controls and procedures are effective to ensure that Bancorp is able to collect, process and disclose the information it is required to disclose in the reports it files with the SEC within the required time periods.

Based on the evaluation of Bancorp’s disclosure controls and procedures by the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers, no changes occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2015 in Bancorp’s internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Bancorp’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The management of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (Bancorp) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Bancorp’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of Bancorp’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and effected by Bancorp’s board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. This process includes those policies and procedures that:

Pertain to the maintenance of records, that in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of Bancorp;

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of Bancorp are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of Bancorp; and

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Bancorp’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management has assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on the control criteria established in a report entitled Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on such assessment, management has concluded that Bancorp’s internal control over financial reporting is effective as of December 31, 2015.

/s/ David P. Heintzman
David P. Heintzman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Nancy B. Davis
Nancy B. Davis
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.:

We have audited Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.’s (the Company’s) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

In our opinion, Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Stock Yards Bancorp and subsidiary as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015, and our report dated March 4, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

(signed) KPMG LLP

Louisville, Kentucky

March 4, 2016

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Other Information

None

Part III

Item 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Information regarding the directors and executive officers of Bancorp is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the headings, “ITEM 1. ELECTION OF ELEVEN DIRECTORS,” and “SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE” in Bancorp’s Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Proxy Statement”) and the section captioned EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT in this Form 10-K.

Information regarding the Audit Committee is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the heading, “BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES” in Bancorp’s Proxy Statement.

Information regarding principal occupation of directors of Bancorp follows:

J. McCauley Brown – Retired Vice President, Brown-Forman Corporation;

Charles R. Edinger, III – President, J. Edinger & Son. Inc.;

David P. Heintzman – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company;

Carl G. Herde –Chief Financial Officer, Baptist Healthcare System, Inc.;

James A. Hillebrand –President, Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company;

Richard A. Lechleiter – President, Catholic Education Foundation;

Richard Northern – Partner, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs

Stephen M. Priebe – President, Hall Contracting

Nicholas X. Simon – President and Chief Executive Officer, Publishers Printing Company, LLC;

Norman Tasman – President, Tasman Industries Inc. and Tasman Hide Processing Inc.;

Kathy C. Thompson – Senior Executive Vice President, Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. and Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company.

The Board of Directors of Bancorp has adopted a code of ethics for its chief executive officer and financial executives. A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report.

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

Information regarding the compensation of Bancorp’s executive officers and directors is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the heading, “EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION – REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION” in Bancorp’s Proxy Statement.

Information regarding the Compensation Committee is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the heading, “TRANSACTIONS WITH MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS” in Bancorp’s Proxy Statement. The report of the Compensation Committee shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed soliciting material or subject to Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the headings, “ITEM 1. ELECTION OF ELEVEN DIRECTORS” and “SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT,” in Bancorp’s Proxy Statement.

The information required by this item concerning equity compensation plan information is included in Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the headings, “ITEM 1. ELECTION OF ELEVEN DIRECTORS” and “TRANSACTIONS WITH MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS,” in Bancorp’s Proxy Statement.

Item 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the discussion under the heading, “REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE” in Bancorp’s Proxy Statement.

Part IV

Item 15.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)

The following financial statements are included in this Form 10-K:

Consolidated Balance Sheets – December 31, 2015 and 2014

Consolidated Statements of Income - years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity - years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

(a)

List of Financial Statement Schedules

Schedules to the consolidated financial statements of Bancorp are omitted since they are either not required under the related instructions, are inapplicable, or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

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List of Exhibits

Exhibit Number

2.1		Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among THE BANCorp, Inc., S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and Sanders Merger Sub, Inc. on December 19, 2012. Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K filed December 19, 2012, is incorporated by reference herein.
2.2		First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of February 26, 2013 by and among S.Y. Bancorp, Inc., Sanders Merger Sub, LLC, and THE BANCorp, Inc. Exhibit 2.2 to form S-4 (File No. 333-186930) filed February 27, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
3.1		Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc., filed with the Secretary of State of Kentucky on April 25, 2013. Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed April 25, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
3.2		Articles of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the company to Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., filed with the Secretary of State of Kentucky on April 23, 2014. Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed April 23, 2014, is incorporated by reference herein.
3.3		Articles of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock and adopt majority voting in uncontested director elections, filed with the Secretary of State of Kentucky on April 23, 2015. Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed April 27, 2015, is incorporated by reference herein.
3.4		Bylaws of Bancorp as currently in effect. Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed April 27, 2015, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.1*		Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Executive Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (as Amended and Restated in 2009), as filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K filed on December 19, 2008, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.2*		Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (as Amended and Restated in 2009), as filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on December 19, 2008, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.3*		Form of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Executive Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan Employer Contribution Agreement, as filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2006, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.4*		Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company 2009 Restated Senior Officers Security Plan Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed December 19, 2008, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.5*		Form of Change in Control Severance Agreement (Poindexter, Dishman, Stinnett and Croce), Exhibit 10.5 to Form 8-K filed January 27, 2010, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.6*		S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan. Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed May 2, 2005, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.7*		Amendment No. 1 to S. Y. Bancorp, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 22, 2010, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.8*		Form of Employer Contribution Agreement, Nancy Davis, Participant, as filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2006, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.9*		Terms of Restricted Stock Program, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on February 26, 2007, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.10*		Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (3 year vesting), as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on February 26, 2007, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.11*		Form of Stock Option Grant and Agreement (6 months vesting), as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on January 19, 2006, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.12*		Form of Stock Option Grant and Agreement (5 year vesting), as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on January 19, 2006, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.13*		Form of Stock Appreciation Right Grant Agreement (6 month vesting), as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2008, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.14*		Form of Stock Appreciation Right Grant Agreement (5 year vesting), as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2008, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.15*		Form of Indemnification Agreement between Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and each member of the Board of Directors. Exhibit 10.3 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, of Bancorp is incorporated by reference herein.
10.16*		Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (5 year vesting) between S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and each recipient of restricted stock. Exhibit 10.21 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, of Bancorp is incorporated by reference herein.

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10.17*		Form of Director Restricted Stock Award Agreement (1 year vesting) between S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and each member of the Board of Directors. Exhibit 10.22 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, of Bancorp is incorporated by reference herein.
10.18*		Amendment No. 2 to the S. Y. Bancorp, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 22, 2011, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.19*		Form of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for grants prior to 2014, as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on April 22, 2011, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.20*		Form of Stock Appreciation Right Grant Agreement (5 year vesting) between S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and each recipient of stock appreciation rights. Exhibit 10.25 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, of Bancorp is incorporated by reference herein.
10.21*		Form of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement 2012 and Amendment thereto, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.22*		Form of Annual Cash Incentive Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 26, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.23*		Amendment No. 3 to the S. Y. Bancorp, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.24*		Amendment No. 1 to the Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.25*		Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, as filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.26*		Form of Amended and Restated Change in Control Severance Agreement (for David Heintzman, Ja Hillebrand, Kathy Thompson and Nancy Davis), as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.27*		Form of Annual Cash Bonus Plan (as amended December 16, 2013), as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.28*		Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for grants awarded 2014 and later, as filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.29*		Form of Amendment No. 1 Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Executive Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2014, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.30*		Form of Amendment No. 2 Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2014, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.31*		Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 19, 2015, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.32*		Amendment to Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K/A filed on March 19, 2015, is incorporated by reference herein.
14		Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and Financial Executives.
21		Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23		Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31.1		Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by David P. Heintzman.
31.2		Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Nancy B. Davis.
32.1		Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by David P. Heintzman.
32.2		Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Nancy B. Davis.
101		The following financial statements from the Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. December 31, 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 4, 2016, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (1)Consolidated Balance Sheets (2)Consolidated Statements of Income (3)Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (4)Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (5)Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (6)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

* Indicates matters related to executive compensation or other management contracts.

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Copies of the foregoing Exhibits will be furnished to others upon request and payment of Bancorp’s reasonable expenses in furnishing the exhibits.

(b)

Exhibits

The exhibits listed in response to Item 15(a) 3 are filed or furnished as a part of this report.

(c)

Financial Statement Schedules

None

Where You Can Find More Information

Bancorp is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and accordingly files its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The public may read and copy any materials filed with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. Please call the SEC at (800) SEC-0330 for further information on the Public Reference Room. Bancorp’s public filings are also maintained on the SEC’s Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The address of that web site is http://www.sec.gov. In addition, Bancorp’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act may be accessed free of charge through Bancorp’s web site after we have electronically filed such material with, or furnished it to, the SEC. The address of that web site is http://www.syb.com.

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

March 4, 2016	STOCK YARDS BANCORP, INC.

	BY:	/s/ David P. Heintzman
		David P. Heintzman
		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ David P. Heintzman	Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director	March 4, 2016
David P. Heintzman	(principal executive officer)

/s/ James A. Hillebrand	President and Director	March 4, 2016
James A. Hillebrand

/s/ Nancy B. Davis	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial	March 4, 2016
Nancy B. Davis	Officer (principal financial and accounting
	officer)

/s/ J. McCauley Brown	Director	March 4, 2016
J. McCauley Brown

/s/ Charles R. Edinger, III	Director	March 4, 2016
Charles R. Edinger, III

/s/ Carl G. Herde	Director	March 4, 2016
Carl G. Herde

/s/ Richard A. Lechleiter	Director	March 4, 2016
Richard A. Lechleiter

/s/ Richard Northern	Director	March 4, 2016
Richard Northern

/s/ Stephen M. Priebe	Director	March 4, 2016
Stephen M. Priebe

/s/ Nicholas X. Simon	Director	March 4, 2016
Nicholas X. Simon

/s/ Norman Tasman	Director	March 4, 2016
Norman Tasman

/s/ Kathy C. Thompson	Senior Executive Vice President and Director	March 4, 2016
Kathy C. Thompson

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Index to Exhibits

Exhibit Number

2.1		Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among THE BANCorp, Inc., S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and Sanders Merger Sub, Inc. on December 19, 2012. Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K filed December 19, 2012, is incorporated by reference herein.
2.2		First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of February 26, 2013 by and among S.Y. Bancorp, Inc., Sanders Merger Sub, LLC, and THE BANCorp, Inc. Exhibit 2.2 to form S-4 (File No. 333-186930) filed February 27, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
3.1		Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc., filed with the Secretary of State of Kentucky on April 25, 2013. Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed April 25, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
3.2		Articles of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the company to Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., filed with the Secretary of State of Kentucky on April 23, 2014. Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed April 23, 2014, is incorporated by reference herein.
3.3		Articles of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock and adopt majority voting in uncontested director elections, filed with the Secretary of State of Kentucky on April 23, 2015. Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed April 27, 2015, is incorporated by reference herein.
3.4		Bylaws of Bancorp as currently in effect. Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed April 27, 2015, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.1*		Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Executive Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (as Amended and Restated in 2009), as filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K filed on December 19, 2008, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.2*		Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (as Amended and Restated in 2009), as filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on December 19, 2008, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.3*		Form of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Executive Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan Employer Contribution Agreement, as filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2006, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.4*		Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company 2009 Restated Senior Officers Security Plan Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed December 19, 2008, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.5*		Form of Change in Control Severance Agreement (Poindexter, Dishman, Stinnett and Croce), Exhibit 10.5 to Form 8-K filed January 27, 2010, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.6*		S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan. Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed May 2, 2005, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.7*		Amendment No. 1 to S. Y. Bancorp, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 22, 2010, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.8*		Form of Employer Contribution Agreement, Nancy Davis, Participant, as filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2006, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.9*		Terms of Restricted Stock Program, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on February 26, 2007, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.10*		Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (3 year vesting), as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on February 26, 2007, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.11*		Form of Stock Option Grant and Agreement (6 months vesting), as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on January 19, 2006, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.12*		Form of Stock Option Grant and Agreement (5 year vesting), as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on January 19, 2006, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.13*		Form of Stock Appreciation Right Grant Agreement (6 month vesting), as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2008, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.14*		Form of Stock Appreciation Right Grant Agreement (5 year vesting), as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2008, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.15*		Form of Indemnification Agreement between Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and each member of the Board of Directors. Exhibit 10.3 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, of Bancorp is incorporated by reference herein.
10.16*		Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (5 year vesting) between S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and each recipient of restricted stock. Exhibit 10.21 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, of Bancorp is incorporated by reference herein.

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10.17*		Form of Director Restricted Stock Award Agreement (1 year vesting) between S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and each member of the Board of Directors. Exhibit 10.22 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, of Bancorp is incorporated by reference herein.
10.18*		Amendment No. 2 to the S. Y. Bancorp, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 22, 2011, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.19*		Form of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for grants prior to 2014, as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on April 22, 2011, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.20*		Form of Stock Appreciation Right Grant Agreement (5 year vesting) between S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. and each recipient of stock appreciation rights. Exhibit 10.25 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, of Bancorp is incorporated by reference herein.
10.21*		Form of S.Y. Bancorp, Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement 2012 and Amendment thereto, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.22*		Form of Annual Cash Incentive Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 26, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.23*		Amendment No. 3 to the S. Y. Bancorp, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.24*		Amendment No. 1 to the Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.25*		Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, as filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.26*		Form of Amended and Restated Change in Control Severance Agreement (for David Heintzman, Ja Hillebrand, Kathy Thompson and Nancy Davis), as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.27*		Form of Annual Cash Bonus Plan (as amended December 16, 2013), as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.28*		Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for grants awarded 2014 and later, as filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on December 17, 2013, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.29*		Form of Amendment No. 1 Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Executive Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2014, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.30*		Form of Amendment No. 2 Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company Director Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2014, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.31*		Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 19, 2015, is incorporated by reference herein.
10.32*		Amendment to Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement as filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K/A filed on March 19, 2015, is incorporated by reference herein.
14		Code of Ethics for the Chief Executive Officer and Financial Executives.
21		Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23		Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31.1		Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by David P. Heintzman.
31.2		Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by Nancy B. Davis.
32.1		Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by David P. Heintzman.
32.2		Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Nancy B. Davis.
101	The following financial statements from the Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. December 31, 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 4, 2016, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (1)Consolidated Balance Sheets (2)Consolidated Statements of Income (3)Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (4)Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (5)Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (6)Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

* Indicates matters related to executive compensation or other management contracts.

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