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Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings Per Share of $1.11

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Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.11 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $.42 per common share in the same quarter last year and $1.11 per common share in the fourth quarter of 2020. Net income attributable to Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (net income) for the first quarter of 2021 amounted to $131.0 million, compared to $51.9 million in the first quarter of 2020 and $129.9 million in the prior quarter. For the quarter, the return on average assets was 1.63%, the return on average equity was 15.69% and the efficiency ratio was 56.4%.

In announcing these results, John Kemper, Chief Executive Officer, said, “This quarter we continued to see strong performance from our fee-based businesses, which are healthy and accounted for 40% of total revenue. Growth in non-interest income resulted from higher trust, mortgage banking and capital markets fees. Non-interest expense declined compared to the same quarter last year, as salaries and benefits expense was flat, while most other expense categories declined. Net income was also aided by the release of reserves for credit losses on loans. Continued economic recovery coupled with a more optimistic outlook resulted in a lower estimate of the allowance for credit losses and reduced our provision for credit losses this quarter. Net securities gains of $9.9 million were driven by an increase in the value of our portfolio of private equity investments. Compared to the previous quarter, average deposits grew $898.6 million, or 3.5%, while loan demand was mixed. Average loan balances in construction and personal real estate increased, but lower business, consumer, and consumer credit card balances kept total average loan balances relatively flat. While average business loan balances decreased $47.4 million this quarter, this includes a net decline of $102.3 million of PPP loan balances.”

Mr. Kemper continued, “This quarter, net loan charge-offs totaled $10.0 million, compared to $8.0 million in the prior quarter and $10.9 million in the first quarter of 2020. The ratio of annualized net loan charge-offs to average loans was .25% in the current quarter, .19% in the prior quarter and .30% in the first quarter of last year. Net loan charge-offs on commercial loans totaled $17 thousand this quarter compared to $572 thousand in the prior quarter. Non-performing assets decreased this quarter from $26.6 million to $23.7 million. At March 31, 2021, the allowance for credit losses on loans decreased to $200.5 million.”

Total assets at March 31, 2021 were $33.3 billion, total loans were $16.4 billion, and total deposits were $27.4 billion. During the quarter, the Company paid a cash dividend of $.263 per share, representing a 2.1% increase over the rate paid in the fourth quarter of 2020. The Company purchased 354,181 shares of its common stock this quarter.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. is a regional bank holding company offering a full line of banking services, including payment solutions, investment management and securities brokerage. Commerce Bank, a subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc., leverages more than 150 years of proven strength and experience to help individuals and businesses solve financial challenges. In addition to offering payment solutions across the U.S., Commerce Bank currently operates full-service banking facilities across the Midwest including the St. Louis and Kansas City metropolitan areas, Springfield, Central Missouri, Central Illinois, Wichita, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Denver. It also maintains commercial offices in Dallas, Houston, Cincinnati, Nashville, Des Moines, Indianapolis, and Grand Rapids. Commerce delivers high-touch service and sophisticated financial solutions at regional branches, commercial offices, ATMs, online, mobile and through a 24/7 customer service line.

This financial news release, including management's discussion of first quarter results, is posted to the Company's web site at www.commercebank.com.

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

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March 31,

2021

December 31,

2020

March 31,

2020

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

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commerce bank, a missouri-based company, operates as a super-community bank offering an array of sophisticated financial products delivered with high-quality, personal customer service including: • lending; • payment systems and processing; • trust and brokerage services; • capital markets; • full-feature online banking; • a central contact center; and • an expansive atm network. commerce serves its customers in more than 200 branches in missouri, kansas, illinois, oklahoma and colorado, as well as commercial offices in cincinnati, nashville, and dallas. we believe in conducting business with the highest standards of governance and ethics. we provide products and services that meet the rising expectations of our customers; attract and retain quality employees; support our communities; and work to lessen our environmental impact. we have headquarters in kansas city and st. louis with a fifth-generation of family management and empowered local managers in our community banks.

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