A Best Performing Bank for the Ninth Consecutive Year

“For the ninth year in a row, Forbes has chosen MIDBEST BANCOMPANY and our family of thirteen community banks in four states, among the ‘Best Banks in America’. We are elated and gratified to have this honor bestowed upon us. The top 17 in ranking is a major accomplishment and recognition for our company. We want to thank our employees and management team, who made this possible. And most importantly, our loyal customers.” said Bryan Cook, MIDBEST BANCOMPANY President and Chief Executive Officer.

To rank the nation’s banks, Forbes used data collected by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Charlottesville, Va., company gauged each bank based on 10 metrics related to growth, profitability, capital adequacy, and asset equality. Metrics include return on average tangible equity, net charge-offs as a percent of total loans and efficiency ratio, net interest margin, nonperforming assets as a percent of assets; reserves as a percent of NPLs, two capital ratios (Tier 1 and risk-based), and revenue growth over the last 12 months.

MIDBEST BANCOMPANY is a $12+ billion, Missouri-based bank holding company with 13 full-service community banks and more than 250 locations in 66 communities serving consumers and businesses in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, and Oklahoma.

The MIDBEST BANCOMPANY family includes MidBest Bank of Boone County, The MidBest Trust Bank, MidBest Bank of Lake of the Ozarks, MidBest Bank of Moberly, MidBest Bank of the Ozarks, MidBest Bank of Warrensburg, MidBest Bank of Audrain County, MidBest Bank of St. Louis, Jefferson Bank of Missouri, MidBest Bank of the Midwest, MidBest Bank of Oklahoma, MidBest Bank of Branson, and MidBest Bank of Sedalia. Affiliate companies include MidBest Trust and Investment Company, Central Technology Services, Central Investment Advisors, Investor Services, Central Mortgage Services, and Central Travel.