FIRST MID BANCSHARES, INC. (FMBH)

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

The following discussion and analysis is intended to provide a better understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, related notes and selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this report.

Website

The Company maintains a website at www.firstmid.com. All periodic and current reports of the Company and amendments to these reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) can be accessed, free of charge, through this website and at www.sec.gov as soon as reasonably practicable after these materials are filed with the SEC.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document may contain certain forward-looking statements about the Company, such as discussions of the Company’s pricing and fee trends, credit quality and outlook, liquidity, new business results, expansion plans, anticipated expenses and planned schedules. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain

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assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company are identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. Actual results could differ materially from the results indicated by these statements because the realization of those results is subject to many risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, the possibility that any of the anticipated benefits of the transactions between First Mid and Two Rivers will not be realized within the expected time period; the risk that integration of the operations of Two Rivers with First Mid will be more costly or difficult than expected; the effect of the announcement of the transactions and integration of the operations of Two Rivers on customer relationships and operating results; the possibility that the transactions may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; changes in interest rates; general economic conditions and those in the market areas of the Company; legislative and/or regulatory changes; monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; the quality or composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios and the valuation of those investment portfolios; demand for loan products; deposit flows; competition; demand for financial services in the market areas of the Company; accounting principles, policies and guidelines; or any of the other foregoing risks. Additional information concerning the Company, including additional factors and risks that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, are included in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to information presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this document contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that such non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with information useful in understanding the Company’s financial performance. Readers of this document, however, are urged to review these non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with the GAAP results as reported. These non-GAAP financial measures are detailed as supplemental tables and include “Average common equity to average assets.” While the Company believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with a broader understanding of the capital adequacy, funding profile and financial trends of the Company, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute to the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures may also differ from the similar measures presented by other companies.

Overview

This overview of management’s discussion and analysis highlights selected information in this document and may not contain all the information that is important to you. For a more complete understanding of trends, events, commitments, uncertainties, liquidity, capital resources, and critical accounting estimates you should carefully read this entire document. These have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of consolidated operations.

Net income was $54.1 million and $45.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and diluted net income per common share was $2.10 and $1.90 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Total assets were $9.2 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $8.0 billion as of December 31, 2025. Net loan balances were $6.8 billion at June 30, 2026 compared to $5.9 billion at December 31, 2025.

Total deposit balances increased to $7.6 billion at June 30, 2026 from $6.4 billion at December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Two Rivers Bank.

Net interest margin (tax equivalent), defined as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets, was 3.79% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from 3.66% for the same period in 2025. This increase was primarily due to an increase in earning asset yields and decreased funding costs.

Net interest income before the provision for credit losses was $150.4 million compared to net interest income of $123.3 million for the same period in 2025. The increase in net interest income was primarily due to the addition of the Two Rivers Bank loan portfolio, as well as the increased net interest margin as mentioned above.

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Total non-interest income of $55.3 million increased $6.8 million or 14.1% from $48.5 million for the same period last year. The increase in non-interest income resulted primarily from the addition of Two Rivers Bank, an increase in insurance commissions, and an increase in wealth management revenues.

Total non-interest expense of $131.4 million increased $22.1 million or 20.2% from $109.2 million for the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries, employee benefits, net occupancy, equipment expenses, and integration expenses due to the acquisition of Two Rivers in the first quarter of 2026.

Following is a summary of the factors that contributed to the changes in net income (in thousands):

Credit quality is an area of importance to the Company. Total nonperforming loans were $41.3 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $21.9 million at June 30, 2025 and $31.9 million at December 31, 2025. See the discussion under the heading “Loan Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses” for a detailed explanation of these balances. Repossessed asset balances totaled $5.8 million at June 30, 2026 compared to $1.7 million at June 30, 2025 and $2.9 million at December 31, 2025.

The Company’s provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was $4.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively. The decrease in provision expense was a result of a decrease in net charge-offs partially offset by an increase in gross loan balances.

The Company’s capital position remains strong, and the Company has consistently maintained regulatory capital ratios above the “well-capitalized” standards. The Company’s Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets ratio at June 30, 2026 and 2025 and December 31, 2025 was 13.87%, 13.31% and 13.55%, respectively. The Company’s total capital to risk weighted assets ratio at June 30, 2026 and 2025, and December 31, 2025 was 15.41%, 15.76% and 15.67%, respectively.

The Company’s liquidity position remains sufficient to fund operations and meet the requirements of borrowers, depositors, and creditors. The Company maintains various sources of liquidity to fund its cash needs. See “Liquidity” herein for a full listing of its sources and anticipated significant contractual obligations.

The Company enters into financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include lines of credit, letters of credit and other commitments to extend credit. The total outstanding commitments at June 30, 2026 and 2025, were $1.6 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively. See Note 12 - “Commitments and Contingent Liabilities” herein for further information.

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Significant Estimates

The Company has established various accounting policies that govern the application of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The significant accounting policies and use of significant estimates of the Company are described in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Results of Operations

Net Interest Income

The largest source of operating revenue for the Company is net interest income. Net interest income represents the difference between total interest income earned on earning assets and total interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The amount of interest income is dependent upon many factors, including the volume and mix of earning assets, the general level of interest rates and the

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dynamics of changes in interest rates. The cost of funds necessary to support earning assets varies with the volume and mix of interest-bearing liabilities and the rates paid to attract and retain such funds.

For analytical purposes, net interest income is presented on a full tax equivalent (TE) basis in the table that follows. The federal statutory rate in effect of 21% for 2026 and 2025 was used. The TE analysis portrays the income tax benefits associated with the tax-exempt assets. The year-to-date net yield on interest-earning assets excluding the TE adjustments of $1.6 million and $1.5 million for 2026 and 2025, respectively, were 3.75% and 3.62% at June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

The Company’s average balances, fully tax equivalent interest income and interest expense, and rates earned or paid for major balance sheet categories are set forth for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis are intended to provide a better understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, related notes and selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this report.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report may contain certain forward-looking statements, such as discussions of the Company’s pricing and fee trends, credit quality and outlook, liquidity, new business results, expansion plans, anticipated expenses, and planned schedules. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company, are identified by use of the words “believe,” ”expect,” ”intend,” ”anticipate,” ”estimate,” ”project,” or similar expressions. Actual results could differ materially from the results indicated by these statements because the realization of those results is subject to many risks and uncertainties, including those described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and other sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company’s other filings with the SEC, and changes in interest rates, general economic conditions and those in the Company’s market area, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios and the valuation of the investment portfolio, the Company’s success in raising capital, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area and accounting principles, policies and guidelines. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations of the SEC, we do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 Overview

This overview of management’s discussion and analysis highlights selected information in this document and may not contain all the information that is important to you. For a more complete understanding of trends, events, commitments, uncertainties, liquidity, capital resources, and critical accounting estimates, you should carefully read this entire document. These have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of consolidated operations.

Net income was $91.7 million, $78.9 million, and $68.9 million and diluted earnings per share were $3.83, $3.30, and $3.15 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The following table shows the Company’s annualized performance ratios for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023:

Total assets at December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 were $7.97 billion, $7.52 billion, and $7.59 billion, respectively. Net loan balances increased to $5.94 billion at December 31, 2025, from $5.60 billion at December 31, 2024, and from $5.51 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase in 2025 was primarily due to organic growth within the established footprint.

Total deposit balances increased to $6.40 billion at December 31, 2025 from $6.06 billion at December 31, 2024 which was a decrease from $6.12 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase in 2025 was primarily due to an increase in CD's, brokered CDs, and non-interest bearing deposits.

The decrease in 2024 was due primarily to a reduction in brokered CDs and purchased CDs as part of the Company's strategy to reduce its cost of funds.

Net interest margin (tax effected), defined as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets, was 3.70% for 2025, 3.34% for 2024 and 3.05% for 2023. The increase in 2025 was primarily due to the continued efforts on improving loan yields for new and renewed loans, continued efforts to increase the performance of the investment portfolio, and a decrease in funding costs. The increase in 2024 was primarily due to efforts on improving loan yields for new and renewed loans.

Net interest income increased to $256.2 million in 2025 from $228.7 million in 2024 and $193.5 million in 2023. During 2025 and 2024, the increase in net interest income was primarily due to the previously mentioned explanation for the increase in net interest margin (tax effected).

Non-interest income decreased and increased, respectively, to $93.1 million in 2025 compared to $96.3 million in 2024 and $86.8 million in 2023. The decrease in 2025 was primarily due to the losses recognized on the sale of low performing securities in the investment portfolio. The increase in 2024 was primarily due to the Blackhawk Bank acquisition being present for a full calendar year and the increase in insurance commissions due to the acquisition of Mid Rivers Insurance Group in 2024.

Non-interest expenses increased to $222.2 million in 2025 compared to $215.0 million in 2024, and $185.7 million in 2023. The increase in 2025 was primarily due to the increase in incentive compensation related to over performance of budgeted financial metrics partially offset by gains on the sale of buildings as part of a branch optimization project that reduced in other expenses. The increase in 2024 is primarily due to increased employees and locations from the Blackhawk Bank acquisition being present for a full calendar year.

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Following is a summary of the factors that contributed to the changes in net income (in thousands):

Credit quality is an area of importance to the Company. Year-end total nonperforming loans were $31.9 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $29.8 million at December 31, 2024, and $20.1 million at December 31, 2023. Repossessed Assets balances totaled $2.9 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $2.7 million at December 31, 2024, and $1.2 million at December 31, 2023. The Company’s provision for credit losses was $9.9 million for 2025, compared to $5.6 million for 2024, and $6.1 million for 2023. The increase in provision expense for 2025 was expected as the industry returns to a normal credit cycle. The decrease of provision expense in 2024 was primarily due to the provision requirements in 2023 for the acquisition of Blackhawk Bank.

The Company’s capital position remains strong and the Company has consistently maintained regulatory capital ratios above the “well-capitalized” standards. The Company’s Tier 1 capital ratio to risk weighted assets ratio at December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was 13.55%, 12.82%, and 12.02%, respectively. The Company’s total capital to risk weighted assets ratio at December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was 15.67%, 15.37% and 14.84%, respectively. The increases in 2025 and 2024 were primarily due to net income of the Company exceeding dividends paid to shareholders.

The Company’s liquidity position remains sufficient to fund operations and meet the requirements of borrowers, depositors, and creditors. The Company maintains various sources of liquidity to fund its cash needs. See “Liquidity” herein for a full listing of its sources and anticipated significant contractual obligations.

The Company enters into financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include lines of credit, letters of credit and other commitments to extend credit. The total outstanding commitments at December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 were $1.4 billion, $1.4 billion, and $1.3 billion, respectively. See Note 17 – “Commitments and Contingent Liabilities” herein for further information.

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Significant Estimates

The Company has established various accounting policies that govern the application of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The significant accounting policies of the Company are described in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements. Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by management that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities; management considers such accounting policies to be critical accounting policies. The judgments and assumptions used by management are based on historical experience and other factors, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions made by management, actual results could differ from these judgments and assumptions, which could have a material impact on the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the results of operations of the Company.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans. The Company believes the allowance for credit losses for loans is the critical accounting policy that requires the most significant judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account to adjust the cost basis to the amount expected to be collected, based on the Company's loss experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. It represents the best estimate of losses inherent in the existing loan portfolio. An estimate of potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio are determined and an allowance for those losses is established by considering factors including loan loss experience, expected cash flows and estimated collateral values. In assessing these factors, the Company uses relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.

In order to determine the allowance for credit losses, the portfolio is segregated into pools for not individually evaluated loans that share similar risk characteristics. The Company's credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimate of expected credit losses. Adjustments to this experience are made for relevant factors to each pool including merger and acquisition activity, economic conditions, changes in policies, procedures and underwriting, and concentrations. The Company estimates the appropriate level of allowance for credit losses for individually evaluated loans by evaluating them separately. A specific allowance is assigned to a loan when expected cash flows or collateral are less than the carrying amount of the loan.

Income Taxes. The Company is subject to the federal income tax laws of the United States, and the tax laws of the states and other jurisdictions where we c

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