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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 30, 2025

 

 

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

 

 

Texas

0-07674

75-0944023

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission
File No.)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

400 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas 79601

 

 

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

 

 

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number (325) 627-7155

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 203.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2 (b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4 (c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13 e-4 (c))

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

Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 

FFIN

 

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 


 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On June 30, 2025, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) renewed its revolving line of credit with Frost Bank pursuant to that certain First Amendment to its Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated June 30, 2023 (as amended, the “Loan Agreement”) and Renewal Promissory Note (the "Note"). Under the Note as governed by the Loan Agreement, the Company is permitted to draw up to $50.0 million on a revolving line of credit. Prior to June 30, 2027, interest is paid quarterly at the U.S. prime rate as quoted in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal, and the line of credit matures June 30, 2027. If a balance exists at July 1, 2027, the principal balance converts to a term facility payable quarterly over five years and interest is paid quarterly at the U.S. prime rate as quoted in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal. The line of credit is unsecured. Among other provisions in the Loan Agreement, the Company must satisfy certain financial covenants during the term of the Loan Agreement, including without limitation, covenants that require the Company to maintain certain capital, profitability, loan loss reserve, non-performing asset and debt service coverage ratios. In addition, the Loan Agreement contains certain operational covenants that, among others, restricts the payment of dividends above 55% of consolidated net income, limits the incurrence of debt (excluding any amounts acquired in an acquisition) and prohibits the disposal of assets except in the ordinary course of business. Since 1995, the Company has declared dividends as a percentage of its consolidated net income in a range of 36% (low) in 2021 and 2020 to 53% (high) in 2003 and 2006. Through the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company has declared dividends equal to 42.02% of its consolidated net income. There have been no borrowings under the Loan Agreement during 2025, 2024 or 2023.

 

The foregoing summary of the Loan Agreement and Note do not purport to be a complete description of the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement and Note and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Loan Agreement and Note attached as Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2, respectively, which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following are exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

 

Exhibit Number

 

 

Description of Exhibit

10.1

 

First Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated June 30, 2025, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and Frost Bank

10.2

 

Renewal Promissory Note (Revolving), dated June 30, 2025, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and Frost Bank

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

DATE: July 7, 2025

By:

/s/ F. Scott Dueser

 

 

F. SCOTT DUESER

 

 

Chairman of the Board

and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 


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Exhibit 10.1

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FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT (the "First Amendment") dated as of June 30, 2025, to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement"), made and entered into as of June 30, 2023, by and among FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC., a Texas corporation (the "Borrower") and FROST BANK, a Texas state bank (the "Lender"). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to each of them in the Loan Agreement.

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Borrower executed the Loan Agreement to govern that certain promissory note from Lender in the original principal amount of $25,000,000.00 (the “Note”);

WHEREAS, Borrower now desires to increase the principal amount of the Loan and amend the Loan Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Lender agrees to increase the principal amount and the Loan to

$50,000,000.00 and amend the Loan Agreement on terms and conditions as hereinafter provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Borrower and Lender do hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

Amendment to Loan Agreement

1.1.
Amendment to Section 1.01 of the Loan Agreement. Borrower and Lender agree to, and do hereby, amend the Loan Agreement by adding definition of Total Assets in Section 1.01 of the Loan Agreement, which shall read as follows:

“Total Assets” shall mean the sum total of the assets most recently reported by a Bank to its regulatory authorities calculated in accordance with regulatory accounting principles consistently applied.”

1.2.
Amendment to Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Loan Agreement. Borrower and Lender agree to, and do hereby, amend the Loan Agreement to renew the Loan and increase the principal balance of the Loan to $50,000,000.00, therefore Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Loan Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:

“2.01 The Loan. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Lender agrees to make a revolving line of credit available to Borrower in the principal amount of FIFTY MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000,000.00) which shall be for the purpose of financing bank acquisitions, working capital needs and treasury stock repurchases.

 


Exhibit 10.1


2.02 The Note. The obligation of Borrower to pay the Loan shall be evidenced by a promissory note (the "Note") executed by Borrower and payable to the order of Lender, in the principal amount of $50,000,000.00 bearing interest at the variable rate set forth in the Note. Borrower shall pay principal and interest in accordance with the terms of the Note, with the maturity date being as set forth in the Note. From the Closing Date, and continuing at all times through June 30, 2027 (the "Revolving Credit Period"), the Loan evidenced by the Note shall be a revolving credit facility which will allow Borrower to request such amounts as Borrower may elect from time to time (each such amount being herein called an "Advance") so long as the aggregate amount of Advances outstanding at any time under the Note does not exceed Fifty Million and No/100 Dollars ($50,000,000.00) provided however, the minimum Advance must be at least

$500,000.00. Borrower shall have the right to borrow, repay, and borrow again during the Revolving Credit Period. The outstanding principal balance of the Note on July 1, 2027 shall convert to a term facility and shall be payable quarterly in accordance with the terms of the Note, with all unpaid principal plus all accrued and unpaid interest being due and payable on June 30, 2032.”

1.3.
Amendment to Section 2.04(h) of the Loan Agreement. Borrower and Lender agree to, and do hereby, amend the Loan Agreement by deleting Section 2.04(h) of the Loan Agreement in its entirety and substituting therefore the following:

“(h) Fees. On the Closing Date, Borrower shall pay a $10,000.00 loan origination fee to Lender plus all fees incurred by Lender in connection with the Loan, including without limitation, the Lender’s attorney’s fees.”

1.4.
Amendment to Section 5.10 of the Loan Agreement. Borrower and Lender agree to, and do hereby, amend the Loan Agreement by deleting Section 5.10 of the Loan Agreement in its entirety and substituting therefore the following:

5.10 Limitation on Debt. Borrower shall not, nor allow any Subsidiary to, create, incur, assume, become liable in any manner in respect of, or suffer to exist, any debt for borrowed money except:

(a)
debt, excluding debt created under this Agreement, not in excess of

$2,000,000 (which amount shall not include any debt acquired by acquisition of another entity) at any one time outstanding;

(b)
debt created under this Agreement;

(c)
debt secured by a purchase money security interest; and

(d)
federal funds purchased and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of Total Assets of the Bank, calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter.


FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT -- Page 2

 


Exhibit 10.1

ARTICLE II

Conditions of Effectiveness

2.1.
Effective Date. This First Amendment shall become effective as of the date hereof, when, and only when, each of the following conditions shall have been met, all in form, substance, and date satisfactory to Lender:

(a) Closing Documents. Borrower shall have executed and delivered to Lender (i) Renewal Promissory Note payable to the order of Lender in the principal amount of $50,000,000.00 (“Note”), (ii) an Arbitration and Notice of Final Agreement, (Iii) a Certificate of Corporate Resolutions, and (iv) this First Amendment; each dated of even date herewith.

(b) Additional Loan Documents. Borrower shall have executed and delivered to Lender such other documents as shall have been requested by Lender to renew and extend the Loan and to evidence the terms of this First Amendment, all in form satisfactory to Lender and its counsel.

(c) Loan Costs. Borrower shall have paid to Lender the loan origination fee of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) plus Lender’s legal fees incurred in connection with this First Amendment.

ARTICLE III

Representations and Warranties

3.1.
Representations and Warranties. In order to induce Lender to enter into this First Amendment, Borrower represents and warrants the following:

(a) Borrower has the corporate power to execute and deliver this First Amendment, the Note, and the other Loan Documents and to perform all of its obligations in connection herewith and therewith.

(b) The execution and delivery by Borrower of this First Amendment, the Note, and other Loan Documents and the performance of its obligations in connection herewith and therewith: (i) have been duly authorized or will be duly ratified and affirmed by all requisite corporate action; (ii) will not violate any provision of law, any order of any court or agency of government or the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of such entity; (iii) will not be in conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (alone or with due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under any indenture, agreement or other instrument; and (iv) will not require any registration with, consent or approval of or other action by any federal, state, provincial or other governmental authority or regulatory body.

(c) There is no action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity or by or before any governmental instrumentality or other agency or regulatory authority now pending or, to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened against or affecting Borrower, or any properties or rights of Borrower, or involving this First Amendment or the transactions

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Exhibit 10.1

contemplated hereby which, if adversely determined, would materially impair the right of Borrower to carry on business substantially as now conducted or materially and adversely affect the financial condition of Borrower, or materially and adversely affect the ability of Borrower to consummate the transactions contemplated by this First Amendment.

(d) The representations and warranties of Borrower contained in the Loan Agreement, this First Amendment, the Note, and any other Loan Document evidencing or securing Borrower's Obligations and indebtedness to Lender are correct and accurate on and as of the date hereof as though made on and as of the date hereof, except to the extent that the facts upon which such representations are based have been changed by the transactions herein contemplated.

ARTICLE IV

Ratification of Obligations

4.1.
Ratification of Obligation. The Borrower does hereby acknowledge, ratify and confirm that it is obligated and indebted to Lender as evidenced by the Loan Agreement (as amended by this First Amendment), the Note, and all other Loan Documents.

4.2.
Ratification of Agreements. The Loan Agreement, this First Amendment, the Note, and each other Loan Document, as hereby amended, are acknowledged, ratified and confirmed in all respects as being valid, existing, and of full force and effect. Any reference to the Loan Agreement in any Loan Document shall be deemed to be a reference to the Loan Agreement as amended by this First Amendment. The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this First Amendment shall not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of Lender under the Loan Agreement, nor constitute a waiver of any provision of the Loan Agreement.

ARTICLE V

Miscellaneous

5.1.
Survival of Agreements. All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of Borrower, herein or in any other Loan Document shall survive the execution and delivery of this First Amendment and the other Loan Documents and the performance hereof and thereof, including without limitation the making or granting of the Loan and the delivery of the Note, and all other Loan Documents, and shall further survive until all of Borrower's Obligations to Lender are paid in full. All statements and agreements contained in any certificate or instrument delivered by Borrower hereunder or under the Loan Documents to Lender shall be deemed to constitute the representations and warranties by Borrower and/or agreements and covenants of Borrower under this First Amendment and under the Loan Agreement.

5.2.
Loan Document. This First Amendment, the Note, and each other Loan Document executed in connection herewith are each a Loan Document and all provisions in the Loan Agreement, as amended, pertaining to Loan Documents apply hereto and thereto.

 

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Exhibit 10.1

5.3.
Governing Law. This First Amendment shall be governed by and construed in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and any applicable laws of the United States of America, including construction, validity and performance.

5.4.
Counterparts. This First Amendment may be separately executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to constitute one and the same First Amendment.

5.5.
Release of Claims. Borrower, by its execution of this First Amendment, hereby declares that it has no set-offs, counterclaims, defenses or other causes of action against Lender arising out of the Loan, any renewal, modification and extension of the Loan, any documents mentioned herein or otherwise; and, to the extent any such setoffs, counterclaims, defenses or other causes of action which may exist, whether known or unknown, such items are hereby expressly waived and released by Borrower.

5.6.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT. THIS FIRST AMENDMENT, TOGETHER WITH ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, CONTAINS THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF AND THEREOF AND ALL PRIOR AGREEMENTS RELATIVE THERETO WHICH ARE NOT CONTAINED HEREIN OR THEREIN ARE TERMINATED. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. THIS FIRST AMENDMENT, AND THE LOAN DOCUMENTS MAY BE AMENDED, REVISED, WAIVED, DISCHARGED, RELEASED OR TERMINATED ONLY BY A WRITTEN INSTRUMENT OR INSTRUMENTS, EXECUTED BY THE PARTY AGAINST WHICH ENFORCEMENT OF THE AMENDMENT, REVISION, WAIVER, DISCHARGE, RELEASE OR TERMINATION IS ASSERTED. ANY ALLEGED AMENDMENT, REVISION, WAIVER, DISCHARGE, RELEASE OR TERMINATION WHICH IS NOT SO DOCUMENTED SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE AS TO ANY PARTY.

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Exhibit 10.1

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this First Amendment is executed effective as of the date first written above.

BORROWER: FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC.,

a Texas corporation

 

By:

  /s/ F. Scott Dueser

 

  F. Scott Dueser, Chairman and CEO

 

 

LENDER: FROST BANK,

a Texas state bank

 

By:

  /s/ Keagan Ciaschetti

 

  Keagan Ciaschetti, Assistant Vice President

 

 

FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT -- Page 6

 


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Exhibit 10.2

 

RENEWAL PROMISSORY NOTE

(Revolving)

$50,000,000.00 June 30, 2025

For value received, FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC., a Texas corporation (“Borrower,” whether one or more), jointly and severally (if more than one) promises to pay to the order of FROST BANK, a Texas state bank (“Lender”), at P.O. Box 34746, San Antonio, Texas 78265, or at such other address as Lender shall from time to time specify in writing, the principal sum of FIFTY MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000,000.00), or so much thereof as from time to time may be advanced by Lender to Borrower pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement (as defined below), in legal and lawful money of the United States of America, but in no event later than June 30, 2027, with interest on the outstanding principal from the date advanced until paid at the rate set out below, and otherwise in strict accordance with the terms and provisions of this Promissory Note (Revolving) (this “Note”). This Note has been executed and delivered pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated of even date with this Note between Borrower and Lender (together with all amendments, modifications, and restatements thereof, the “Loan Agreement”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Note shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Loan Agreement.

1.
Revolving Line of Credit. Prior to June 30, 2027, under the Loan Agreement, Borrower may request Advances and make payments under this Note from time to time, provided that it is understood and agreed that the aggregate principal amount outstanding from time to time under this Note shall not at any time exceed $50,000,000.00. The unpaid principal balance of this Note shall increase and decrease with each new Advance or payment under this Note, as the case may be. Prior to June 30, 2027, subject to Section 7, (a) this Note shall not be deemed terminated or canceled prior to the Maturity Date (as defined below) even though the entire principal balance of this Note may be paid in full from time to time, and (b) Borrower may borrow, repay, and re-borrow under this Note.
2.
Payment.

(a) Payment Terms.

(i) Interest only shall be due and payable quarterly as it accrues on the last day of each March, June, September, and December, beginning September 30, 2025, and continuing quarterly thereafter until and including June 30, 2027 (the “Interest Only Period Expiration Date”).

(ii) Following the Interest Only Period Expiration Date, principal shall be due and payable in quarterly payments in equal amounts sufficient to fully amortize the principal balance of this Note as of the Interest Only Period Expiration Date over an amortization period of five years, payable on the last day of each March, June, September, and December, beginning September 30, 2027, and continuing quarterly thereafter until June 30, 2032 (the “Maturity Date”), when the entire amount of this Note, principal and accrued interest then remaining unpaid, shall be then due and payable. Interest shall be due and payable quarterly as it accrues, on the same dates as, but in addition to, said payments of principal.

(b) Manner of Payments. All payments of interest and principal to Lender shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America no later than 12:00 pm (San Antonio, Texas time) on the date on which such payment is due by cashier’s check, certified check, or by wire transfer of immediately available funds.

 

 

 


Exhibit 10.2

 

(c) Application of Payments. Except as may be expressly provided in this Note to the contrary, all payments on this Note shall be applied in the following order of priority: (i) the payment or reimbursement of any expenses, costs, or obligations (other than the outstanding principal balance of this Note and interest on this Note) for which Borrower (or any other party) shall be obligated to pay or reimburse, as applicable, or to which Lender shall be entitled pursuant to the provisions of this Note or the other Loan Documents, (ii) the payment of accrued but unpaid interest on this Note, and (iii) the payment of all or any portion of the then-outstanding principal balance of this Note, in the direct order of maturity. If an Event of Default exists under this Note or under any of the other Loan Documents, then Lender may, in its sole and absolute discretion, apply any such payments, at any time and from time to time, to any of the items specified in clauses (i), (ii), or (iii) above without regard to the order of priority otherwise specified in this Section, and any application of such payments to the outstanding principal balance of this Note may be made in either the direct or inverse order of maturity, at the sole and absolute discretion of Lender.

(d) Business Day Convention. Whenever any payment to be made under this Note or under any other Loan Document shall be due on a day that is not a Business Day, such payment shall be due on the next succeeding Business Day, and such extension of time for payment will be taken into account in calculating the amount of interest payable under this Note.

(e) Rescission of Payments; Unconditional Payments. If at any time any payment made by Borrower under this Note is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned upon the insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization of Borrower, or for any other reason, Borrower’s obligation to make such payment shall be reinstated as though such payment had never been made. Borrower is obligated to pay all principal, interest, costs, fees, expenses and any other obligations as specified under the Loan Documents absolutely and unconditionally, without any abatement, postponement, diminution, deduction, offset, demand, counterclaim, or recoupment (each of which is hereby waived). Acceptance by Lender of any payment in an amount less than the amount then due on any of the obligations shall be deemed an acceptance on account only, notwithstanding any notation on or accompanying such partial payment to the contrary, and shall not in any way (i) waive or excuse the existence of an Event of Default, (ii) waive, impair or extinguish any right or remedy available to Lender hereunder or under the other Loan Documents, or (iii) waive the requirement of punctual payment and performance or constitute a novation in any respect.

3.
Interest.

(a) Interest Rate. Interest on the outstanding and unpaid principal balance of this Note shall be computed at a per annum rate equal to the Prime Rate (as defined below), with said rate to be adjusted as set forth in this Note to account for any changes in the Prime Rate; provided, however, in no event shall the resulting all-in rate be less than three and one-half percent (3.50%). As used in this Section, “Prime Rate” means, for any date (the “Interest Calculation Date”), the U.S. prime rate quoted in the “Borrowing Benchmarks | Money Rates” section (or in any successor section thereto) of The Wall Street Journal (U.S. Edition) (or in any successor publication thereto) published on the date that is five (5) Business Days prior to the Interest Calculation Date; provided, that if Lender determines at any time that such lookback convention is not administratively feasible for Lender, then Lender may, permanently or temporarily, implement another convention (which may use a lookback of a different duration) in its reasonable discretion, without further notice to or consent from Borrower. Borrower understands and acknowledges that if more than one (1) U.S. prime rate is quoted at any time by The Wall Street Journal, the highest of such prime rates shall constitute the Prime Rate under this Note. Upon each increase or decrease in the Prime Rate, as the case may be, the rate of interest upon the unpaid principal balance of this Note shall be increased or decreased by the same amount as the increase or decrease in the Prime Rate, such increase or decrease to become effective as of the day of each such change in the Prime Rate (subject to the lookback convention, if any, set forth above) and without notice to Borrower or any other Person.

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Exhibit 10.2

 

Each determination by Lender of the Prime Rate shall be conclusive and binding upon Borrower absent manifest error and may be computed using any reasonable averaging and attribution method. Borrower understands and acknowledges that the Prime Rate is a reference rate and does not necessarily represent the lowest or best rate actually charged by Lender to any customer.

If Lender determines, in its sole discretion, that the Prime Rate is no longer quoted by The Wall Street Journal, is discontinued, is unreliable, or is otherwise temporarily, permanently or indefinitely unavailable, Lender may select a substitute rate plus an adjustment (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) that Lender determines, in Lender’s sole and absolute discretion, to be comparable to such prime rate, and the substituted rate and adjustment selected by Lender shall constitute the Prime Rate under this Note, effective immediately upon Lender’s selection, and Lender shall send written notice of same to Borrower.

(b) Computation of Interest. Interest shall be computed on a per annum basis of a year of 360 days and for the actual number of days elapsed.

(c) Default Interest. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default under this Note or under any of the other Loan Documents, regardless of whether or not there has been an acceleration of the indebtedness evidenced by this Note, and at all times after the maturity of the indebtedness evidenced by this Note (whether by acceleration or otherwise), and in addition to all other rights, remedies, or recourse available to Lender (or other holder of this Note) under the Loan Documents, at law, or in equity, at the option of Lender (or other holder of this Note) and without notice or demand, interest due under this Note shall accrue at the rate stated above plus five percent (5%) per annum. Borrower understands and acknowledges that it would be extremely difficult or impracticable to determine the actual damages suffered by Lender (or other holder of this Note) resulting from any Event of Default, and such accrued interest is a reasonable estimate of those damages and does not constitute a penalty.

(d) Interest Rate Limitation. Notwithstanding anything in this Note, or any other Loan Documents, Borrower and Lender intend to strictly conform to all applicable usury laws. In no event, whether by reason of demand for payment or acceleration of the maturity of this Note or otherwise, shall the interest contracted for, charged, or received by Lender under this Note, under any of the other Loan Documents, or otherwise exceed the Highest Lawful Rate. If, from any circumstance whatsoever, interest would otherwise be payable to Lender in excess of the Highest Lawful Rate, the interest payable to Lender shall be reduced automatically to the Highest Lawful Rate. If Lender shall ever receive anything of value deemed interest under applicable law which would, apart from this paragraph, be in excess of the Highest Lawful Rate, an amount equal to any amount which would have been excessive interest shall be applied to the reduction of the principal amount owing on this Note in the inverse order of its maturity and not to the payment of interest, or if such amount of interest which would have been in excess of the Highest Lawful Rate exceeds the unpaid principal balance of this Note, such excess amount shall be refunded to Borrower. All interest paid or agreed to be paid to Lender shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be amortized, prorated, allocated, and spread throughout the full stated term of this Note (including any renewal or extension) so that the amount of interest on account of such indebtedness does not exceed the Highest Lawful Rate. The provisions of this paragraph shall control all existing and future agreements between Borrower and Lender with respect to interest rate limitation. Borrower hereby agrees that as a condition precedent to any claim or counterclaim seeking usury penalties against Lender, Borrower will provide written notice to Lender, notifying Lender in reasonable detail of the nature and amount of the violation, and Lender shall have sixty (60) days after receipt of such notice in which to correct such usury violation, if any, by either refunding such excess interest to Borrower or crediting such excess interest against the principal amount owing on this Note.

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Exhibit 10.2

 

4.
Prepayment. Borrower may prepay, at any time and from time to time upon ten (10) days’ prior written notice to Lender, the outstanding principal balance of this Note, without fee, premium, or penalty; provided, however, that such prepayment also shall include any and all accrued but unpaid interest through and including the date of prepayment, plus any other sums which have become due to Lender under this Note and the other Loan Documents on or before the date of prepayment but which have not been fully paid.
5.
Late Charge. Notwithstanding any applicable cure provision, if a payment is made more than ten (10) days after it is due, Borrower will be charged, in addition to interest, a delinquency charge of (i) 5% of the unpaid portion of such regularly-scheduled payment, or (ii) $250.00, whichever is less. Additionally, upon maturity of this Note, if the outstanding principal balance (plus all accrued but unpaid interest) is not paid within ten (10) days of the Maturity Date, Borrower will be charged a delinquency charge of (i) 5% of the sum of the outstanding principal balance plus all accrued but unpaid interest, or (ii) $250.00, whichever is less. Borrower agrees with Lender that the charges set forth in this Note are reasonable compensation to Lender for the handling of such late payments.
6.
Default. It is expressly provided that it is an event of default (“Event of Default”) under this Note upon the occurrence of an event of default specified in the Loan Agreement or in any of the other Loan Documents.
7.
Lender’s Rights. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default specified herein or in any of the other Loan Documents, Lender (or other holder of this Note) may, at its option and without notice or demand, (i) declare the outstanding principal balance of, and accrued but unpaid interest on, this Note at once due and payable, (ii) refuse to advance any additional amounts under this Note, including but not limited to permanently terminating Borrower's ability to borrow, repay and re-borrow under this Note, (iii) foreclose all liens securing payment of this Note, (iv) pursue any and all other rights, remedies and recourse available to Lender (or other holder of this Note), including but not limited to any such rights, remedies or recourse under the Loan Documents, at law or in equity, or (v) pursue any combination of the foregoing; and in the event default is made in the prompt payment of this Note when due or declared due, and the same is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, or suit is brought on same, or the same is collected through probate, bankruptcy or other judicial proceedings, then the Borrower agrees and promises to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees.
8.
Security. This Note has been executed and delivered pursuant to the Loan Agreement. The holder of this Note is entitled to the benefits and security, if any, provided in the Loan Documents.
9.
Texas Finance Code. In no event shall Chapter 346 of the Texas Finance Code (which regulates certain revolving loan accounts and revolving tri-party accounts) apply to this Note. To the extent that Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance Code is applicable to this Note, the “weekly ceiling” specified in such article shall be the ceiling applicable to this Note; provided that, if any applicable law permits greater interest, the law permitting the greatest interest shall apply.
10.
Purpose of Loan. Borrower agrees that no advances under this Note shall be used for personal, family, or household purposes, and that all advances under this Note shall be used solely for business, commercial, investment, or other similar purposes and in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Note and the other Loan Documents.


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Exhibit 10.2

 

11. Notices. All notices, demands, requests, and other communications required or permitted under this Note shall be delivered in accordance with the Loan Agreement.

12. Expenses. Borrower shall reimburse Lender (or other holder of this Note) on demand for all costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable expenses and fees of legal counsel) incurred by Lender (or other holder of this Note) in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Note, including the negotiation, documentation, and execution of this Note and the enforcement of the rights of Lender (or other holder of this Note) under this Note.

13. Waiver. Borrower expressly waives presentment and demand for payment, notice of default, notice of intent to accelerate maturity, notice of acceleration of maturity, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor, and all other notices and demands for which waiver is not prohibited by applicable law, and diligence in the collection of this Note. No delay or omission of Lender in exercising any right under this Note or under applicable law shall be a waiver of such right or any other right under this Note or applicable law.

14. Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction, and Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury. This Note and any claim, controversy, dispute, or cause of action (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) based upon, arising out of, or relating to this Note and the transactions contemplated by this Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas without regard to conflicts of laws principles. Further, all provisions contained in the Loan Agreement with respect to submission to jurisdiction and waiver of right to trial by jury shall apply to this Note, as if a part of and fully set forth in this Note.

15. Successors and Assigns. This Note may be assigned or transferred by Lender to any person or third party without notice to or consent from Borrower. Borrower may not assign or transfer this Note or any of Borrower’s rights under this Note without the prior written consent of Lender. This Note shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, Lender and Borrower and their permitted successors and assigns.

16. Financial Information. Borrower agrees to promptly furnish and cause any other Person who signs, guarantees, or endorses this Note, or any other Loan Document, to furnish such financial information and statements, including financial statements, lists of assets and liabilities, agings of receivables and payables, inventory schedules, budgets, forecasts, tax returns, and other reports, all in a format acceptable to Lender, with respect to Borrower’s or such Person’s financial condition and business operations as Lender may reasonably request from time to time. This provision shall not alter any obligation of Borrower or any other party to deliver to Lender certain financial information, statements, and other reports pursuant to the terms of any other Loan Document.

17. Consent to Sale. Borrower agrees that Lender may, at its option, sell interests in this Note and its rights and remedies under this Note to one or more financial institutions or other parties acceptable to Lender and, in connection with each such sale, Lender may disclose any financial and other information available to Lender concerning Borrower or any other party to each prospective purchaser.

18. Lost Note. Borrower will issue a replacement note in the event of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Note, upon the request of Lender.

19. Renewal and Extension. This Note is given in renewal and extension, but not extinguishment or novation, of all amounts left owing and unpaid on that certain Promissory Note dated June 30, 2023, executed and delivered by Borrower and payable to the order of Lender in the original principal amount of $25,000,000.00.

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Exhibit 10.2

 

THIS NOTE AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES.

THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Note is hereby executed and delivered by the Borrower as of the date first written above.

BORROWER:

FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC.,

a Texas corporation

 

 

By:

  /s/ F. Scott Dueser

Name:

  F. Scott Dueser

Title:

  Chairman and CEO

 

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