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AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC - Quarter Report: 2012 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

[X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

 

[   ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  For the transition period                  to                 

Commission File Number: 0-26486

 

 

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware   63-0885779

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

100 N. Gay Street

Auburn, Alabama 36830

(334) 821-9200

(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

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 x                                          No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes x                                          No ¨

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. (Check one):

 

    Large Accelerated filer ¨

  Accelerated filer ¨   Non-accelerated filer x   Smaller reporting company ¨
  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at April 30, 2012

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

 

3,642,818 shares

 

 


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AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     PAGE   

 

 

Item 1    Financial Statements

  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011

     3   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)
for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

     4   

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

     5   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

     6   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

     7   

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     8   

Item 2     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     33   

Table 1 – Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

     49   

Table 2 – Selected Quarterly Financial Data

     50   

Table 3 – Average Balances and Net Interest Income Analysis –
for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

     51   

Table 4 – Loan Portfolio Composition

     52   

Table 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses and Nonperforming Assets

     53   

Table 6 – Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses

     54   

Table 7 – CDs and Other Time Deposits of $100,000 or more

     55   

Item 3    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     56   

Item 4    Controls and Procedures

     56   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1    Legal Proceedings

     56   

Item 1A Risk Factors

     56   

Item 2    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     56   

Item 3    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     56   

Item 4    Mine Safety Disclosures

     57   

Item 5    Other Information

     57   

Item 6    Exhibits

     57   

 

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

0000000000000 0000000000000
     March 31,      December 31,  
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)    2012      2011  

 

 

Assets:

     

Cash and due from banks

   $ 15,250       $ 12,395   

Federal funds sold

     20,325         41,840   

Interest bearing bank deposits

     734         1,193   

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

     36,309         55,428   

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

     299,902         299,582   

Loans held for sale

     1,399         3,346   

Loans, net of unearned income

     380,377         370,263   

Allowance for loan losses

     (7,496)         (6,919)   

 

 

Loans, net

     372,881         363,344   

 

 

Premises and equipment, net

     9,614         9,345   

Bank-owned life insurance

     16,730         16,631   

Other real estate owned

     7,346         7,898   

Other assets

     16,341         20,644   

 

 

Total assets

   $ 760,522       $ 776,218   

 

 

Liabilities:

     

Deposits:

     

Noninterest-bearing

   $ 110,876       $ 106,276   

Interest-bearing

     530,319         513,276   

 

 

Total deposits

     641,195         619,552   

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     2,835         2,805   

Long-term debt

     47,308         85,313   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     3,212         3,132   

 

 

Total liabilities

     694,550         710,802   

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

     

Preferred stock of $.01 par value; authorized 200,000 shares;
no issued shares

     —               —         

Common stock of $.01 par value; authorized 8,500,000 shares;
issued 3,957,135 shares

     39         39   

Additional paid-in capital

     3,753         3,753   

Retained earnings

     64,764         64,045   

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net

     4,059         4,222   

Less treasury stock, at cost 314,397 shares at March 31, 2012
and December 31, 2011, respectively

     (6,643)         (6,643)   

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     65,972         65,416   

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 760,522       $ 776,218   

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(Unaudited)

 

000000000000 000000000000
     Quarter ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)    2012      2011  

 

 

Interest income:

     

Loans, including fees

   $ 5,265       $ 5,287   

Securities

     1,969         2,538   

Federal funds sold and interest bearing bank deposits

     14          

 

 

Total interest income

     7,248         7,834   

 

 

Interest expense:

     

Deposits

     1,725         2,170   

Short-term borrowings

             

Long-term debt

     518         847   

 

 

Total interest expense

     2,247         3,020   

 

 

Net interest income

     5,001         4,814   

Provision for loan losses

     600         600   

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     4,401         4,214   

 

 

Noninterest income:

     

Service charges on deposit accounts

     291         291   

Mortgage lending

     669         384   

Bank-owned life insurance

     99         107   

Gain on sale of affordable housing investments

     3,268         —         

Other

     358         353   

Securities gains (losses), net:

     

Realized gains, net

     309           

Total other-than-temporary-impairments

     (130)         (261)   

Non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairments recognized in other comprehensive income

     —               210   

 

 

Total securities gains (losses), net

     179         (46)   

 

 

Total noninterest income

     4,864         1,089   

 

 

Noninterest expense:

     

Salaries and benefits

     2,143         1,930   

Net occupancy and equipment

     338         346   

Professional fees

     187         171   

FDIC and other regulatory assessments

     183         282   

Other real estate owned, net

     69         (17)   

Prepayment penalty on long-term debt

     3,708         —       

Other

     914         882   

 

 

Total noninterest expense

     7,542         3,594   

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

     1,723         1,709   

Income tax expense

     258         160   

 

 

Net earnings

   $ 1,465       $ 1,549   

 

 

Net earnings per share:

     

Basic and diluted

   $ 0.40       $ 0.43   

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

     

Basic and diluted

     3,642,738         3,642,728   

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

 

0000000000000 0000000000000
     Quarter ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)    2012      2011  

 

 

Net earnings

   $ 1,465       $ 1,549   

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

     

Unrealized net holding loss on other-than-temporarily
impaired securities due to factors other than credit

     —               (133)   

Unrealized net holding (loss) gain on all other securities

     (50)         715   

Reclassification adjustment for net (gain) loss on securities
recognized in net earnings

     (113)         29   

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

     (163)         611   

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 1,302       $ 2,160   

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

 

00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000
                                 Accumulated                
                   Additional             other                
     Common Stock      paid-in      Retained      comprehensive      Treasury         
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)    Shares      Amount      capital      earnings      (loss) income      stock      Total  

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2010

     3,957,135       $ 39       $ 3,752       $ 61,421       $ (2,201)       $ (6,643)       $ 56,368   

Net earnings

     —               —               —               1,549         —               —               1,549   

Other comprehensive income

     —               —               —               —               611         —               611   

Cash dividends paid ($0.20 per share)

     —               —               —               (728)         —               —               (728)   

Sale of treasury stock (20 shares)

     —               —                      —               —               —                

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2011

     3,957,135       $ 39       $ 3,753       $ 62,242       $ (1,590)       $ (6,643)       $ 57,801   

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

     3,957,135       $ 39       $ 3,753       $ 64,045       $ 4,222       $ (6,643)        $ 65,416   

Net earnings

     —               —               —               1,465         —               —               1,465   

Other comprehensive loss

     —               —               —               —               (163)         —               (163)   

Cash dividends paid ($0.205 per share)

     —               —               —               (746)         —               —              (746)   

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2012

     3,957,135       $ 39       $ 3,753       $ 64,764       $ 4,059       $ (6,643)       $ 65,972   

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

0000000000 0000000000
             Quarter ended March 31,           
(In thousands)    2012      2011  

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

     

Net earnings

   $             1,465       $             1,549   

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

     

Provision for loan losses

     600         600   

Depreciation and amortization

     208         154   

Premium amortization and discount accretion, net

     769         636   

Net (gain) loss on securities available for sale

     (179)         46   

Net gain on sale of loans held for sale

     (660)         (288)   

Net loss on other real estate owned

     52         17   

Loss on prepayment of long-term debt

     3,708         —         

Loans originated for sale

     (28,753)         (11,417)   

Proceeds from sale of loans

     31,192        14,692   

Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance

     (99)         (107)   

Gain on sale of affordable housing partnership investments

     (3,268)         —         

Net (increase) decrease in other assets

     (876)         32   

Net increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     175         (140)   

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     4,334         5,774   

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

     

Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale

     19,126         6,706   

Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale

     36,936         11,777   

Purchase of securities available-for-sale

     (57,230)         (24,073)   

(Increase) decrease in loans, net

     (10,137)         4,065   

Net purchases of premises and equipment

     (361)         (9)   

Capital contributions to affordable housing limited partnerships

     —               (1,871)   

Proceeds from sale of affordable housing limited partnerships

     8,499         —         

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

     500         478   

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (2,667)         (2,927)   

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

     

Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits

     4,600         7,189   

Net increase in interest-bearing deposits

     17,043         17,078   

Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and securities sold
under agreements to repurchase

     30         (464)   

Repayments or retirement of long-term debt

     (41,713)         (8,004)   

Proceeds from sale of treasury stock

     —                

Dividends paid

     (746)         (728)   

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (20,786)         15,072   

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     (19,119)         17,919   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     55,428         21,424   

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 36,309       $ 39,343   

 

 
     

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

     

Cash paid during the period for:

     

Interest

   $ 2,448       $ 3,188   

Income taxes

     —               332   

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:

     

Real estate acquired through foreclosure

     —               820   

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers in Lee County, Alabama and surrounding counties through its wholly owned subsidiary, AuburnBank (the “Bank”). The Company does not have any segments other than banking that are considered material.

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this report have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present a fair statement of the financial position and the results of operations for all periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that the Company and its subsidiaries may achieve for future interim periods or the entire year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, fair value of financial instruments, and the valuation of deferred tax assets and other real estate owned.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts reported in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current-period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s previously reported net earnings or total stockholders’ equity.

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated the effects of events or transactions through the date of this filing that have occurred subsequent to March 31, 2012. The Company does not believe there are any material subsequent events that would require further recognition or disclosure.

Accounting Developments

In the first quarter of 2012, the Company adopted new guidance related to the following Codification topics:

 

   

ASU 2011-03, Transfers and Servicing: Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements;

 

   

ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure;

 

   

ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income: Presentation of Comprehensive Income;

 

   

ASU 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting; and Standards Update No. 2011-05; and

 

   

ASU 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment.

Information about these pronouncements are described in more detail below.

 

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ASU 2011-03, Transfers and Servicing: Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements, removes from the assessment of effective control the criterion relating to the transferor’s ability to repurchase or redeem financial assets on substantially the agreed-upon terms, even if the transferee were to default. The requirement to demonstrate that the transferor possesses adequate collateral to fund substantially all the cost of purchasing replacement assets is also eliminated. The amendments in this ASU were effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2011, with prospective application to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on the financial statements of the Company.

ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement: Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS, outlines the collaborative effort of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) to consistently define fair value and to come up with a set of consistent disclosures for fair value. The ASU changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for level 3 fair value measurements. This Update was effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2012 and will be applied prospectively. Adoption of the ASU required expanded disclosure of the Company’s fair value disclosures. See Note 8, Fair Value.

ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income: Presentation of Comprehensive Income, amends existing standards allowing either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or two separate but consecutive statements. An entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income in both options. This Update also requires companies to present amounts reclassified out of other comprehensive income and into net income on the face of the statement of income. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, which defers indefinitely the requirement to present reclassification adjustments on the statement of income. The remaining provisions were effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2012 with retrospective application. Adoption of the ASU required the Company to add a statement of comprehensive income. See Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

ASU 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment, permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than the carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. If an entity concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit for which goodwill is recorded is less than its carrying amount, it would not be required to perform the two-step impairment test for the reporting unit. This ASU was effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as no goodwill is currently recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 2: BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Diluted net earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur upon exercise of securities or other rights for, or convertible into, shares of the Company’s common stock. At March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, the Company had no such securities or rights issued or outstanding, and therefore, no dilutive effect to consider for the diluted earnings per share calculation.

A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 is presented below.

 

    Quarter ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)   2012      2011  

Basic and diluted:

    

Net earnings

  $ 1,465      $ 1,549  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

      3,642,738          3,642,728  

Earnings per share

  $ 0.40      $ 0.43  

 

 

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NOTE 3: VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

The Company is involved in various entities that are considered to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”), as defined by authoritative accounting literature. Generally, a VIE is a corporation, partnership, trust or other legal structure that does not have equity investors with substantive or proportional voting rights or has equity investors that do not provide sufficient financial resources for the entity to support its activities.

At March 31, 2012, the Company did not have any consolidated VIEs to disclose but did have certain nonconsolidated VIEs, discussed below.

Trust Preferred Securities

The Company owns the common stock of a subsidiary business trust, Auburn National Bancorporation Capital Trust I, which issued mandatorily redeemable preferred capital securities (“trust preferred securities”) in the aggregate of approximately $7.0 million at the time of issuance. This trust meets the definition of a VIE of which the Company is not the primary beneficiary; the trust’s only assets are junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company, which were acquired by the trust using the proceeds from the issuance of the trust preferred securities and common stock. The junior subordinated debentures of approximately $7.2 million are included in long-term debt and the Company’s equity interest in the business trust is included in other assets. Interest expense on the junior subordinated debentures is included in interest expense on long-term debt. For regulatory reporting and capital adequacy purposes, the Federal Reserve Board has indicated that such trust preferred securities will continue to constitute Tier 1 Capital of the Company until further notice.

The following table summarizes VIEs that are not consolidated by the Company as of March 31, 2012.

 

     Maximum      Liability      
(Dollars in thousands)    Loss Exposure      Recognized     Classification

Type:

       

Trust preferred issuances

     N/A         $    7,217      Long-term debt

 

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NOTE 4: SECURITIES

At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, all securities within the scope of ASC 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities were classified as available-for-sale. The fair value and amortized cost for securities available-for-sale by contractual maturity at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, are presented below.

 

     March 31, 2012  
     1 year      1 to 5      5 to 10      After 10      Fair          Gross Unrealized      Amortized  
(Dollars in thousands)    or less      years      years      years      Value      Gains      Losses      Cost  

Available-for-sale:

                       

Agency obligations (a)

   $ —             —             14,930        25,887        40,817        46        89      $ 40,860  

Agency RMBS (a)

     —             —             11,329        162,130        173,459        2,432        134        171,161  

State and political subdivisions

     115        1,326        19,270        63,889        84,600        4,440        96        80,256  

Trust preferred securities:

                       

Individual issuers

     —             —             —             1,026        1,026        53        220        1,193  

Total available-for-sale

   $             115        1,326        45,529        252,932        299,902        6,971        539      $   293,470  
                                                                         

(a)    Includes securities issued by U.S. government agencies or government sponsored entities.

       

  
     December 31, 2011  
     1 year      1 to 5      5 to 10      After 10      Fair      Gross Unrealized      Amortized  
(Dollars in thousands)    or less      years      years      years      Value      Gains      Losses      Cost  

Available-for-sale:

                       

Agency obligations (a)

   $ —             —             5,013        46,072        51,085        182        1      $ 50,904  

Agency RMBS (a)

     —             —             14,935        149,863        164,798        2,534        129        162,393  

State and political subdivisions

     —             414        17,761        63,538        81,713        4,339        48        77,422  

Trust preferred securities:

                       

Pooled

     —             —             —             100        100        —             130        230  

Individual issuers

     —             —             —             1,886        1,886        186        243        1,943  

Total available-for-sale

   $     —             414        37,709        261,459        299,582        7,241        551      $   292,892  

 

(a) Includes securities issued by U.S. government agencies or government sponsored entities.

Securities with aggregate fair values of $150.9 million and $161.5 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

Included in other assets are cost-method investments. The carrying amount of cost-method investments was $5.0 million at both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Cost-method investments primarily include non-marketable equity investments, such as FHLB of Atlanta stock and Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) stock.

 

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Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value

The fair values and gross unrealized losses on securities at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, segregated by those securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 12 months or longer, are presented below.

 

     Less than 12 Months      12 Months or Longer      Total  
     Fair      Unrealized      Fair      Unrealized      Fair      Unrealized  
(Dollars in thousands)    Value      Losses      Value      Losses      Value      Losses  

March 31, 2012:

                 

Agency obligations

   $ 14,884        89        —             —           $ 14,884        89  

Agency RMBS

     37,566        134        —             —             37,566        134  

State and political subdivisions

     3,349        84        288        12        3,637        96  

Trust preferred securities:

                 

Individual issuer

     —             —             780        220        780        220  

Total

   $ 55,799        307        1,068        232      $ 56,867        539  
                                                       

December 31, 2011:

                 

Agency obligations

   $ 5,000        1        —             —           $ 5,000        1  

Agency RMBS

     17,020        129        —             —             17,020        129  

State and political subdivisions

     1,686        11        718        37        2,404        48  

Trust preferred securities:

                 

Pooled

     —             —             100        130        100        130  

Individual issuer

     —             —             757        243        757        243  

Total

   $       23,706        141        1,575        410      $       25,281        551  
                                                       

The applicable date for determining when securities are in an unrealized loss position is March 31, 2012. As such, it is possible that a security in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2012 had a market value that exceeded its amortized cost on other days during the past twelve-month period.

For the securities in the previous table, the Company does not have the intent to sell and has determined it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of the amortized cost basis, which may be maturity. The Company assesses each security for credit impairment. For debt securities, the Company evaluates, where necessary, whether credit impairment exists by comparing the present value of the expected cash flows to the securities’ amortized cost basis. For cost-method investments, the Company evaluates whether an event or change in circumstances has occurred during the reporting period that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment.

In determining whether a loss is temporary, the Company considers all relevant information including:

 

   

the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis;

 

   

adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area (for example, changes in the financial condition of the issuer of the security, or in the case of an asset-backed debt security, in the financial condition of the underlying loan obligors, including changes in technology or the discontinuance of a segment of the business that may affect the future earnings potential of the issuer or underlying loan obligors of the security or changes in the quality of the credit enhancement);

 

   

the historical and implied volatility of the fair value of the security;

 

   

the payment structure of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments that increase in the future;

 

   

failure of the issuer of the security to make scheduled interest or principal payments;

 

   

any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency; and

 

   

recoveries or additional declines in fair value subsequent to the balance sheet date.

 

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Agency obligations

The unrealized losses associated with agency obligations were primarily driven by changes in interest rates and not due to the credit quality of the securities. These securities were issued by U.S. government agencies or government-sponsored entities and did not have any credit losses given the explicit or implicit government guarantee.

Agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”)

The unrealized losses associated with Agency RMBS were primarily driven by changes in interest rates and not due to the credit quality of the securities. These securities were issued by U.S. government agencies or government-sponsored entities and did not have any credit losses given the explicit or implicit government guarantee.

Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions

The unrealized losses associated with securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions were primarily driven by changes in interest rates and were not due to the credit quality of the securities. These securities will continue to be monitored as part of the Company’s quarterly impairment analysis, but are expected to perform even if the rating agencies reduce the credit rating of the bond insurers. As a result, the Company expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities.

Individual issuer’s trust preferred securities

The unrealized losses associated with individual issuer trust preferred securities were related to securities backed by individual issuer community banks. For individual issuers, management evaluates the financial performance of the issuer on a quarterly basis to determine if it is probable that the issuer can make all contractual principal and interest payments. Based upon its evaluation, the Company expects to recover the remaining amortized cost basis of these securities.

Cost-method investments

At March 31, 2012, cost-method investments with an aggregate cost of $5.0 million were not evaluated for impairment because the Company did not identify any events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of these cost-method investments.

The carrying values of the Company’s investment securities could decline in the future if the financial condition of individual issuers of trust preferred securities, or the credit quality of other securities deteriorate and the Company determines it is probable that it will not recover the entire amortized cost basis for the security. As a result, there is a risk that significant other-than-temporary impairment charges may occur in the future.

The following tables show the applicable credit ratings, fair values, gross unrealized losses, and life-to-date impairment charges for pooled and individual issuer trust preferred securities at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, segregated by those securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 12 months or longer.

Trust Preferred Securities as of March 31, 2012

 

                                  Unrealized Losses                      Life-to-date  
     Credit Rating      Fair      Less than      12 months             Impairment  
(Dollars in thousands)    Moody’s      Fitch      Value      12 months      or Longer      Total      Charges  

Individual issuers (a):

                    

Carolina Financial Capital Trust I

     n/a         n/a       $ 246        —             —             —             257  

Main Street Bank Statutory Trust I (b)

     n/a         n/a         393        —             107        107        —       

TCB Trust

     n/a         n/a         387        —             113        113        —       

Total trust preferred securities

                     $     1,026        —             220        220        257  
                                                                

n/a - not applicable, securities not rated.

 

(a)  144A Floating Rate Capital Securities. Underlying issuer is a community bank holding company. Securities have no excess subordination or overcollateralization.

 

(b)  Now an obligation of BB&T Corporation.

 

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Trust Preferred Securities as of December 31, 2011

 

                      Unrealized Losses      Life-to-date  
     Credit Rating    Fair      Less than      12 months             Impairment  
(Dollars in thousands)    Moody’s          Fitch          Value      12 months      or Longer      Total      Charges  

Pooled:

                    

ALESCO Preferred Funding XVII Ltd (a)

   C    CC    $ 100        —             130        130        1,770  

Individual issuers (b):

                    

Carolina Financial Capital Trust I

   n/a    n/a      193        —             —             —             257  

Main Street Bank Statutory Trust I (c)

   n/a    n/a      389        —             111        111        —       

MNB Capital Trust I

   n/a    n/a      55        —             —             —             445  

PrimeSouth Capital Trust I

   n/a    n/a      75        —             —             —             425  

TCB Trust

   n/a    n/a      368        —             91        91        —       

United Community Capital Trust

   n/a    n/a      806        —             —             —             379  

 

 

Total individual issuer

           1,886        —             202        202        1,506  

 

 

Total trust preferred securities

         $       1,986        —             332        332        3,276  

 

 

n/a - not applicable securities not rated.

 

(a)  Class B Deferrable Third Priority Secured Floating Rate Notes. The underlying collateral is primarily composed of trust preferred securities issued by community banks and thrifts.

 

(b)  144A Floating Rate Capital Securities. Underlying issuer is a community bank holding company. Securities have no excess subordination or overcollateralization.

 

(c)  Now an obligation of BB&T Corporation.

Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired Securities

The following table presents a roll-forward of the credit loss component of the amortized cost of debt securities that the Company has written down for other-than-temporary impairment and the credit component of the loss is recognized in earnings (referred to as “credit-impaired” debt securities). Other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, for credit-impaired debt securities are presented as additions in two components based upon whether the current period is the first time the debt security was credit-impaired (initial credit impairment) or is not the first time the debt security was credit-impaired (subsequent credit impairments). The credit loss component is reduced if the Company sells, intends to sell, or believes it will be required to sell previously credit-impaired debt securities. Additionally, the credit loss component is reduced if the Company receives cash flows in excess of what it expected to receive over the remaining life of the credit-impaired debt security, the security matures or the security is fully written-down and deemed worthless. Changes in the credit loss component of credit-impaired debt securities were:

 

    Quarter ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)   2012      2011  

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 3,276      $ 2,938  

Additions:

    

Subsequent credit impairments

    130        51  

Reductions:

    

Securities sold

    2,149        —       

Balance, end of period

  $         1,257      $         2,989  
                  

 

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Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

The following table presents details of the other-than-temporary impairment related to securities, including equity securities carried at cost, for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

     Quarter ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)    2012      2011  

Other-than-temporary impairment charges (included in earnings):

     

Debt securities:

     

Individual issuer trust preferred securities

   $ 130      $ 51  

Total debt securities

     130        51  

Total other-than-temporary impairment charges (included in earnings)

   $ 130      $ 51  
                   

Other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities:

     

Recorded as part of gross realized losses:

     

Credit-related

   $ 130      $ 51  

Recorded directly to other comprehensive
income for non-credit related impairment

     —             210  

Total other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities

   $         130       $         261  
                   

Realized Gains and Losses

The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on sales and other-than-temporary impairment charges related to securities, including cost-method investments.

 

     Quarter ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)    2012     2011  

Gross realized gains

   $ 473     $         28  

Gross realized losses

     (164     (23

Other-than-temporary impairment charges

     (130     (51

Realized gains (losses), net

   $         179     $ (46
                  

 

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NOTE 5: LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

0000000000000 0000000000000
     March 31,     December 31,  
(In thousands)    2012     2011  

Commercial and industrial

   $ 56,804     $ 54,988  

Construction and land development

     34,350       39,814  

Commercial real estate:

    

Owner occupied

     74,444       70,202  

Other

     98,821       92,233  
                  

Total commercial real estate

     173,265       162,435  

Residential real estate:

    

Consumer mortgage

     60,497       57,958  

Investment property

     44,686       43,767  
                  

Total residential real estate

     105,183       101,725  

Consumer installment

     10,953       11,454  
                  

Total loans

     380,555       370,416  

Less: unearned income

     (178     (153
                  

Loans, net of unearned income

   $ 380,377     $ 370,263  
                  

Loans secured by real estate were approximately 82.2% of the total loan portfolio at March 31, 2012. Due to declines in economic indicators and real estate values, loans secured by real estate may have a greater risk of non-collection than other loans. At March 31, 2012, the Company’s geographic loan distribution was concentrated primarily in Lee County, Alabama and surrounding areas.

In accordance with ASC 310, a portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for loan losses. As part of the Company’s quarterly assessment of the allowance, the loan portfolio is disaggregated into the following portfolio segments: commercial and industrial, construction and land development, commercial real estate, residential real estate and consumer installment. Where appropriate, the Company’s loan portfolio segments are further disaggregated into classes. A class is generally determined based on the initial measurement attribute, risk characteristics of the loan, and an entity’s method for monitoring and determining credit risk.

The following describe the risk characteristics relevant to each of the portfolio segments and classes.

Commercial and industrial (“C&I”) — includes loans to finance business operations, equipment purchases, or other needs for small and medium-sized commercial customers. Also included in this category are loans to finance agricultural production. Generally the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from business operations and activities of the borrower.

Construction and land development (“C&D”) — includes both loans and credit lines for the purpose of purchasing, carrying and developing land into commercial developments or residential subdivisions. Also included are loans and lines for construction of residential, multi-family and commercial buildings. Generally the primary source of repayment is dependent upon the sale or refinance of the real estate collateral.

Commercial real estate (“CRE”) — includes loans disaggregated into two classes: (1) owner occupied and (2) other.

 

   

Owner occupied – includes loans secured by business facilities to finance business operations, equipment and owner-occupied facilities primarily for small and medium-sized commercial customers. Generally the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from business operations and activities of the borrower, who owns the property.

 

   

Other – primarily includes loans to finance income-producing commercial and multi-family properties. Loans in this class include loans for neighborhood retail centers, hotels, medical and professional offices, single retail stores, industrial buildings, warehouses and apartments leased generally to local businesses and residents. Generally the primary source of repayment is dependent upon income generated from the real estate collateral. The underwriting of these loans takes into consideration the occupancy and rental rates as well as the financial health of the borrower.

 

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Residential real estate (“RRE”) — includes loans disaggregated into two classes: (1) consumer mortgage and (2) investment property.

 

   

Consumer mortgage – primarily includes first or second lien mortgages and home equity lines to consumers that are secured by a primary residence or second home. These loans are underwritten in accordance with the Bank’s general loan policies and procedures which require, among other things, proper documentation of each borrower’s financial condition, satisfactory credit history and property value.

 

   

Investment property – primarily includes loans to finance income-producing 1-4 family residential properties. Generally the primary source of repayment is dependent upon income generated from leasing the property securing the loan. The underwriting of these loans takes into consideration the rental rates as well as the financial health of the borrower.

Consumer installment — includes loans to individuals both secured by personal property and unsecured. Loans include personal lines of credit, automobile loans, and other retail loans. These loans are underwritten in accordance with the Bank’s general loan policies and procedures which require, among other things, proper documentation of each borrower’s financial condition, satisfactory credit history, and if applicable, property value.

The following is a summary of current, accruing past due and nonaccrual loans by portfolio class as of March 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011.

 

            Accruing      Accruing      Total                
            30-89 Days      Greater than      Accruing      Non-      Total  
(In thousands)    Current      Past Due      90 days      Loans      Accrual      Loans  

 

    

 

 

 

March 31, 2012:

                 

Commercial and industrial

   $     56,341        174        209        56,724        80      $     56,804  

Construction and land development

     29,846        —             —             29,846        4,504        34,350  

Commercial real estate:

                 

Owner occupied

     72,542        258        —             72,800        1,644        74,444  

Other

     97,103        —             —             97,103        1,718        98,821  

Total commercial real estate

     169,645        258        —             169,903        3,362        173,265  

Residential real estate:

                 

Consumer mortgage

     59,108        262        22        59,392        1,105        60,497  

Investment property

     43,120        395        —             43,515        1,171        44,686  

Total residential real estate

     102,228        657        22        102,907        2,276        105,183  

Consumer installment

     10,846        99        —             10,945        8        10,953  

Total

   $ 368,906        1,188        231        370,325        10,230      $ 380,555  
                                                       

December 31, 2011:

                 

Commercial and industrial

   $ 53,721         1,191         —             54,912         76       $ 54,988   

Construction and land development

     34,402         317         —             34,719         5,095         39,814   

Commercial real estate:

                 

Owner occupied

     68,551         —             —             68,551         1,651         70,202   

Other

     90,427         —             —             90,427         1,806         92,233   

Total commercial real estate

     158,978         —             —             158,978         3,457         162,435   

Residential real estate:

                 

Consumer mortgage

     56,610         400         —             57,010         948         57,958   

Investment property

     42,144         845         —             42,989         778         43,767   

Total residential real estate

     98,754         1,245         —             99,999         1,726         101,725   

Consumer installment

     11,397         57         —             11,454         —             11,454   

Total

   $     357,252         2,810         —             360,062         10,354       $     370,416   
                                                       

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company assesses the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses prior to the end of each calendar quarter. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio, past loan loss experience, current asset quality trends, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay (including the timing of future payment), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan loss rates and other pertinent factors, including regulatory recommendations. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. Loan losses are charged off when management believes that the full collectability of the loan is unlikely. A loan may be partially charged-off after a “confirming event” has occurred which serves to validate that full repayment pursuant to the terms of the loan is unlikely. Allocation of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, is deemed to be uncollectible.

The Company deems loans impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Collection of all amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement.

An impairment allowance is recognized if the fair value of the loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan. The impairment is recognized through the allowance. Loans that are impaired are recorded at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or if the loan is collateral dependent, impairment measurement is based on the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposal costs.

The level of allowance maintained is believed by management to be adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries of amounts previously charged-off.

In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, the Company also considers the results of its ongoing independent loan review process. The Company’s loan review process assists in determining whether there are loans in the portfolio whose credit quality has weakened over time and evaluating the risk characteristics of the entire loan portfolio. The Company’s loan review process includes the judgment of management, the input from our independent loan reviewers, and reviews that may have been conducted by bank regulatory agencies as part of their examination process. The Company incorporates loan review results in the determination of whether or not it is probable that it will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a loan.

As part of the Company’s quarterly assessment of the allowance, management divides the loan portfolio into five segments: commercial and industrial loans, construction and land development loans, commercial real estate, residential real estate, and consumer installment loans. The Company analyzes each segment and estimates an allowance allocation for each loan segment.

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses begins with a process of estimating the probable losses inherent for these types of loans. The estimates for these loans are established by category and based on the Company’s internal system of credit risk ratings and historical loss data. The estimated loan loss allocation rate for the Company’s internal system of credit risk grades is based on its experience with similarly graded loans. For loan segments where the Company believes it does not have sufficient historical loss data, the Company may make adjustments based, in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and for the periods then ended, the Company adjusted its historical loss rates for one segment, the commercial real estate portfolio segment, based in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups.

The estimated loan loss allocation for all five loan portfolio segments is then adjusted for management’s estimate of probable losses for several “qualitative and environmental” factors. The allocation for qualitative and environmental factors is particularly subjective and does not lend itself to exact mathematical calculation. This amount represents estimated probable inherent credit losses which exist, but have not yet been identified, as of the balance sheet date, and are based upon quarterly trend assessments in delinquent and nonaccrual loans, credit concentration changes, prevailing economic conditions, changes in lending personnel experience, changes in lending policies or procedures and other influencing factors. These qualitative and environmental factors are considered for each of the five loan segments and the allowance allocation, as determined by the processes noted above, is increased or decreased based on the incremental assessment of these factors.

The Company periodically re-evaluates its practices in determining the allowance for loan losses. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company’s management decided to eliminate a previously unallocated component of the allowance.

 

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As a result, the Company had no unallocated amount included in the allowance at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The following table details the changes in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment.

 

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     March 31, 2012  
(In thousands)    Commercial
and
industrial
    Construction
and land
development
    Commercial
real estate
    Residential
real estate
    Consumer
installment
    Unallocated      Total  

Quarter ended:

               

Beginning balance

   $ 948       1,470       3,009       1,363       129       —           $ 6,919  

Charge-offs

     —            —            —            (33     (7     —             (40

Recoveries

     3       —            —            6       8       —             17  

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

     3       —            —            (27     1       —             (23

Provision

     (106     (31     807       (4     (66     —             600  

Ending balance

   $ 845       1,439       3,816       1,332       64       —           $ 7,496  
                                                           
     March 31, 2011  
(In thousands)    Commercial
and
industrial
    Construction
and land
development
    Commercial
real estate
    Residential
real estate
    Consumer
installment
    Unallocated      Total  

Quarter ended:

               

Beginning balance

   $ 972       2,223       2,893       1,336       141       111      $ 7,676  

Charge-offs

     (56     (33     (339     (57     (1     —             (486

Recoveries

     11       1       —            49       4       —             65  

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

     (45     (32     (339     (8     3       —             (421

Provision

     215       66       143       (44     58       162        600  

Ending balance

   $ 1,142       2,257       2,697       1,284       202       273      $ 7,855  
                                                           

 

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The following table presents an analysis of the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and impairment methodology as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

000000000000 000000000000 000000000000 000000000000 000000000000 000000000000
             Collectively evaluated (1)                       Individually evaluated (2)               Total  
         Allowance          Recorded          Allowance          Recorded          Allowance          Recorded  
         for loan          investment          for loan          investment          for loan          investment  
(In thousands)        losses          in loans          losses          in loans          losses          in loans  

March 31, 2012:

                 

Commercial and industrial

   $ 845        56,598        —             206        845        56,804  

Construction and land development

     1,118        29,960        321        4,390        1,439        34,350  

Commercial real estate

     2,509        169,051        1,307        4,214        3,816        173,265  

Residential real estate

     996        103,596        336        1,587        1,332        105,183  

Consumer installment

     64        10,953        —             —             64        10,953  

Total

   $ 5,532        370,158        1,964        10,397        7,496        380,555  
   

December 31, 2011:

                 

Commercial and industrial

   $ 948        54,772        —             216        948        54,988  

Construction and land development

     1,323        34,719        147        5,095        1,470        39,814  

Commercial real estate

     2,201        158,053        808        4,382        3,009        162,435  

Residential real estate

     1,097        100,432        266        1,293        1,363        101,725  

Consumer installment

     129        11,454        —             —             129        11,454  

Total

   $ 5,698        359,430        1,221        10,986        6,919        370,416  
   

 

(1) Represents loans collectively evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 450-20, Loss Contingencies (formerly FAS 5), and
   pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for unimpaired loans.
(2) Represents loans individually evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 310-30, Receivables (formerly FAS 114), and
   pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for impaired loans.

 

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Credit Quality Indicators

The credit quality of the loan portfolio is summarized no less frequently than quarterly using categories similar to the standard asset classification system used by the federal banking agencies. The following table presents credit quality indicators for the loan portfolio segments and classes. These categories are utilized to develop the associated allowance for loan losses using historical losses adjusted for current economic conditions and are defined as follows:

 

   

Pass – loans which are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor (or guarantors, if any) or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell, of any underlying collateral.

 

   

Special Mention – loans with potential weakness that may, if not reversed or corrected, weaken the credit or inadequately protect the Company’s position at some future date. These loans are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant an adverse classification.

 

   

Substandard Accruing – loans that exhibit a well-defined weakness which presently jeopardizes debt repayment, even though they are currently performing. These loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company may incur a loss in the future if these weaknesses are not corrected;

 

   

Nonaccrual – includes loans where management has determined that full payment of principal and interest is in doubt.

 

     March 31, 2012  
(In thousands)    Pass      Special
Mention
     Substandard
Accruing
     Nonaccrual      Total loans  

Commercial and industrial

   $ 55,694          242          788          80        $ 56,804    

Construction and land development

     28,446          405          995          4,504          34,350    

Commercial real estate:

              

Owner occupied

     66,836          4,910          1,054          1,644          74,444    

Other

     88,283          617          8,203          1,718          98,821    

Total commercial real estate

     155,119          5,527          9,257          3,362          173,265    

Residential real estate:

              

Consumer mortgage

     52,684          1,881          4,827          1,105          60,497    

Investment property

     39,768          1,561          2,186          1,171          44,686    

Total residential real estate

     92,452          3,442          7,013          2,276          105,183    

Consumer installment

     10,589          221          135          8          10,953    

Total

   $         342,300          9,837          18,188          10,230        $ 380,555    
   
     December 31, 2011  
(In thousands)    Pass      Special
Mention
     Substandard
Accruing
     Nonaccrual      Total loans  

Commercial and industrial

   $ 52,834          1,359          719          76        $ 54,988    

Construction and land development

     33,373          266          1,080          5,095          39,814    

Commercial real estate:

              

Owner occupied

     62,543          4,951          1,057          1,651          70,202    

Other

     81,584          622          8,221          1,806          92,233    

Total commercial real estate

     144,127          5,573          9,278          3,457          162,435    

Residential real estate:

              

Consumer mortgage

     50,156          1,575          5,279          948          57,958    

Investment property

     38,732          2,225          2,032          778          43,767    

Total residential real estate

     88,888          3,800          7,311          1,726          101,725    

Consumer installment

     11,078          248          128          —               11,454    

Total

   $         330,300          11,246          18,516          10,354        $ 370,416    
   

 

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Impaired loans

The following tables present details related to the Company’s impaired loans. Loans which have been fully charged-off do not appear in the following table. The related allowance generally represents the following components which correspond to impaired loans:

 

   

Individually evaluated impaired loans equal to or greater than $500,000 secured by real estate (nonaccrual construction and land development, commercial real estate, and residential real estate loans).

 

   

Individually evaluated impaired loans equal to or greater than $250,000 not secured by real estate (nonaccrual commercial and industrial and consumer installment loans).

The following tables set forth certain information regarding the Company’s impaired loans that were individually evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

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        March 31, 2012  
(In thousands)       Unpaid principal
balance (1)
    Charge-offs and
payments applied
(2)
    Recorded
investment (3)
     Related allowance  

 

    

 

 

 

With no allowance recorded:

          

Commercial and industrial

  $     206       —            206     

Construction and land development

      2,879       (1,572     1,307     

Commercial real estate:

          

Owner occupied

      361       (11     350     

Other

      510        (53     457     

 

    

Total commercial real estate

      871        (64     807     

Residential real estate:

          

Consumer mortgages

      —            —            —          

Investment property

      —            —            —          

 

    

Total residential real estate

      —            —            —          

Consumer installment

      —            —            —          

 

    

Total

  $     3,956        (1,636     2,320     

 

    

With allowance recorded:

          

Commercial and industrial

  $     —            —            —           $ —       

Construction and land development

      3,288       (205     3,083        321  

Commercial real estate:

          

Owner occupied

      2,252       (36     2,216        761  

Other

      1,242       (51     1,191        546  

 

    

 

 

 

Total commercial real estate

      3,494       (87     3,407        1,307  

Residential real estate:

          

Consumer mortgages

      992       (106     886        80  

Investment property

      715       (14     701        256  

 

    

 

 

 

Total residential real estate

      1,707       (120     1,587        336  

Consumer installment

      —            —            —             —       

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $     8,489       (412     8,077      $ 1,964  

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

  $     12,445        (2,048     10,397      $ 1,964  

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Unpaid principal balance represents the contractual obligation due from the customer.

 

(2) Charge-offs and payments applied represents cumulative charge-offs taken, as well as interest payments that have been
     applied against the outstanding principal balance subsequent to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status.

 

(3) Recorded investment represents the unpaid principal balance less charge-offs and payments applied; it is shown before
     any related allowance for loan losses.

 

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        December 31, 2011  
(In thousands)       Unpaid principal
balance (1)
     Charge-offs and
payments applied
(2)
    Recorded
investment (3)
     Related allowance  

 

    

 

 

 

With no allowance recorded:

           

Commercial and industrial

  $     216        —            216     

Construction and land development

      3,958        (1,572     2,386     

Commercial real estate:

           

Owner occupied

      361        (11     350     

Other

      655        (50     605     

 

    

Total commercial real estate

      1,016        (61     955     

Residential real estate:

           

Consumer mortgages

      —             —            —          

Investment property

      —             —            —          

 

    

Total residential real estate

      —             —            —          

Consumer installment

      —             —            —          

 

    

Total

  $     5,190        (1,633     3,557     

 

    

With allowance recorded:

           

Commercial and industrial

  $     —             —            —           $ —       

Construction and land development

      2,882        (173     2,709        147  

Commercial real estate:

           

Owner occupied

      2,255        (29     2,226        544  

Other

      1,242        (41     1,201        264  

 

    

 

 

 

Total commercial real estate

      3,497        (70     3,427        808  

Residential real estate:

           

Consumer mortgages

      1,707        (797     910        103  

Investment property

      390        (7     383        163  

 

    

 

 

 

Total residential real estate

      2,097        (804     1,293        266  

Consumer installment

      —             —            —             —       

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $     8,476        (1,047     7,429      $ 1,221  

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

  $     13,666        (2,680     10,986      $ 1,221  

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Unpaid principal balance represents the contractual obligation due from the customer.

 

(2) Charge-offs and payments applied represents cumulative charge-offs taken, as well as interest payments that have been applied
   against the outstanding principal balance subsequent to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status.

 

(3) Recorded investment represents the unpaid principal balance less charge-offs and payments applied; it is shown before
   any related allowance for loan losses.

 

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The following table provides the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans after impairment by portfolio segment and class during the respective period.

 

      Quarter ended March 31, 2012      Quarter ended March 31, 2011  
     Average      Total interest      Average      Total interest  
     recorded      income      recorded      income  
(In thousands)    investment      recognized      investment      recognized  

Impaired loans:

           

Commercial and industrial

   $ 211      $ 4      $ 514      $         —     

Construction and land development

     4,902        —           4,072        —     

Commercial real estate:

           

Owner occupied

     2,570        17        3,010        3  

Other

     1,691        —           1,524        —     

Total commercial real estate

     4,261        17        4,534        3  

Residential real estate:

           

Consumer mortgages

     894        —           1,943        —     

Investment property

     463        —           89        —     

Total residential real estate

     1,357        —           2,032        —     

Consumer installment

     —           —           —           —     

Total

   $     10,731      $ 21      $ 11,152      $ 3  
   

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Impaired loans also include troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”). In the normal course of business, management grants concessions to borrowers, which would not otherwise be considered where the borrowers are experiencing financial difficulty. A concession may include, but is not limited to, reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan, reduction of accrued interest, extension of the maturity date or reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt. A concession has been granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Bank does not expect to collect all amounts due, including interest at the original stated rate. A concession may have also been granted if the debtor is not able to access funds elsewhere at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics as the restructured debt. The Company’s determination of whether a loan modification is a TDR considers the individual facts and circumstances surrounding each modification. As part of the credit approval process, the restructured loans are evaluated for adequate collateral protection in determining the appropriate accrual status at the time of restructure.

Similar to other impaired loans, TDRs are measured for impairment based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective interest rate as the discount rate, or the fair value of the collateral, less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent. If the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the measure of fair value, impairment is recognized by establishing a valuation allowance as part of the allowance for loan losses or a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses. In periods subsequent to the modification, all TDRs are evaluated, including those that have payment defaults, for possible impairment.

At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had impaired loans classified as TDRs of $8.3 million and $9.6 million, respectively. The Company had $1.1 million in accruing TDRs at both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. For impaired loans classified as TDRs, the related allowance for loan losses was approximately $1.4 million and $1.0 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. At March 31, 2012, there were no significant outstanding commitments to advance additional funds to customers whose loans had been restructured.

Effective July 1, 2011, the Company adopted ASU 2011-02, A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring. As such, the Company reassessed all restructurings that occurred on or after January 1, 2011 for identification and disclosure as TDRs.

 

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The following table summarizes the recorded investment in loans modified in a TDR both before and after their modification during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

     Quarter ended March 31, 2012      Quarter ended March 31, 2011  
            Pre-      Post -             Pre-      Post -  
            modification      modification             modification      modification  
     Number      outstanding      outstanding      Number      outstanding      outstanding  
     of      recorded      recorded      of      recorded      recorded  
(Dollars in thousands)    contracts      investment      investment      contracts      investment      investment  

TDRs:

                 

Commercial and industrial

     —           $ —             —             —           $ —             —       

Construction and land development

     2        2,842        1,753        —             —             —       

Commercial real estate:

                 

Owner occupied

     1        818        818        2        1,098        811  

Other

     2        1,804        1,657        —             —             —       

 

 

Total commercial real estate

     3        2,622        2,475        2        1,098        811  

Residential real estate:

                 

Consumer mortgages

     —             —             —             —             —             —       

Investment property

     —             —             —             —             —             —       

 

 

Total residential real estate

     —             —             —             —             —             —       

Consumer installment

     —             —             —             —             —             —       

 

 

Total

     5      $ 5,464        4,228        2      $ 1,098        811  

 

 

The majority of the loans modified in a TDR during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, included delays in required payments of principal and/or interest or where the only concession granted by the Company was that the interest rate at renewal was not considered to be a market rate. For the quarter ended March 31, 2012, decreases in the post modification outstanding recorded investment were due to principal payments made by borrowers at the date of modification. For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, one of the modifications was an A/B note restructuring, where the B note was charged off. Total charge-offs related to B notes during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 were approximately $0.3 million.

The following table summarizes the recorded investment in loans modified in a TDR within the previous 12 months for which there was a payment default (defined as 90 days or more past due) during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

     Quarter ended March 31, 2012    Quarter ended March 31, 2011
(Dollars in thousands)   

Number of

Contracts

   

    Recorded

    investment(1)

                

Number of

Contracts

    

    Recorded

    investment(1)

       

TDRs:

                   

Commercial and industrial

     —          $ —                       —           $ —              

Construction and land development

     1       2,386                   —             —              

Commercial real estate:

                   

Owner occupied

     —            —                       —             —              

Other

     —            —                       —             —              

 

          

 

 

    

Total commercial real estate

     —            —                       —             —              

Residential real estate:

                   

Consumer mortgages

     —            —                       1        204         

Investment property

     —            —                       —             —              

 

          

 

 

    

Total residential real estate

     —            —                       1        204         

Consumer installment

     —            —                       —             —              

 

          

 

 

    

Total

     1     $ 2,386                   1      $         204         

 

          

 

 

    

 

(1) Amount as of applicable month end during the respective period for which there was a payment default.

 

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NOTE 6: MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS, NET

Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) are recognized based on the fair value of the servicing rights on the date the corresponding mortgage loans are sold. An estimate of the Company’s MSRs is determined using assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, default rates, cost to service, escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, ancillary income, and late fees. Subsequent to the date of transfer, the Company has elected to measure its MSRs under the amortization method. Under the amortization method, MSRs are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing income.

The Company has recorded MSRs related to loans sold without recourse to Fannie Mae. The Company generally sells conforming, fixed-rate, closed-end, residential mortgages to Fannie Mae. MSRs are included in other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The change in amortized MSRs and the related valuation allowance for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 are presented below.

 

                    Quarter ended March  31,              
(Dollars in thousands)        2012     2011  

Beginning balance

    $ 1,245       1,189  

Additions, net

      169       87  

Amortization expense

      (91     (50

Change in valuation allowance

        (63     —       

Ending balance

      $ 1,260       1,226  
   

Fair value of amortized MSRs:

     

Beginning of period

      1,245       1,335  

End of period

      $ 1,260       1,491  

The Company periodically evaluates mortgage servicing rights for impairment. Impairment is determined by stratifying MSRs into groupings based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate and loan type. If, by individual stratum, the carrying amount of the MSRs exceeds fair value, a valuation reserve is established. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the carrying value of MSRs, net included a valuation allowance of $180,000 and $117,000, respectively.

NOTE 7: DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Financial derivatives are reported at fair value in other assets or other liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. For derivatives not designated as part of a hedging relationship, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings. From time to time, the Company may enter into interest rate swaps (“swaps”) to facilitate customer transactions and meet their financing needs. Upon entering into these swaps, the Company enters into offsetting positions in order to minimize the risk to the Company. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments. At March 31, 2012, the Company had no derivative contracts to assist in managing its interest rate sensitivity.

Interest rate swap agreements involve the risk of dealing with counterparties and their ability to meet contractual terms. When the fair value of a derivative instrument is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty or customer owes the Company, and results in credit risk to the Company. When the fair value of a derivative instrument is negative, the Company owes the customer or counterparty and therefore, has no credit risk.

 

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A summary of the Company’s interest rate swaps as of and for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 is presented below.

 

000000000000 000000000000 000000000000 000000000000
                          Other  
            Other      Other      noninterest  
            Assets      Liabilities      income  
            Estimated      Estimated      Gains  
(Dollars in thousands)    Notional      Fair Value      Fair Value      (Losses)  

Interest rate swap agreements:

           

Pay fixed / receive variable

   $ 5,269        —             1,250      $         149  

Pay variable / receive fixed

     5,269        1,250        —             (149

Total interest rate swap agreements

   $         10,538        1,250        1,250      $ —       
   

NOTE 8: FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Hierarchy

“Fair value” is defined by ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for an asset or liability at the measurement date. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Level changes in fair value measurements

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are generally recognized at the end of the reporting period. The Company monitors the valuation techniques utilized for each category of financial assets and liabilities to ascertain when transfers between levels have been affected. The nature of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities generally is such that transfers in and out of any level are expected to be infrequent. For the quarter ended March 31, 2012, there were no transfers between levels and no changes in valuation techniques for the Company’s financial assets and liabilities.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

Securities available-for-sale

Fair values of securities available for sale were primarily measured using Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains pricing from third party pricing services. These third party pricing services consider observable data that may include broker/dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, market consensus prepayment speeds, benchmark yields, reported trades, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the securities’ terms and conditions. On a quarterly basis, management reviews the pricing received from the third party pricing services for reasonableness given current market conditions. As part of its review, management may obtain non-binding third party broker quotes to validate the fair value measurements. In addition, management will periodically submit pricing provided by the third party pricing services to another independent valuation firm on a sample basis. This independent valuation firm will compare the price provided by the third party pricing service with its own price and will review the significant assumptions and valuation methodologies used with management.

Fair values of individual issuer trust preferred securities were measured using Level 3 inputs. Because there is no active market for these securities, the Company engages a third party firm who specializes in valuing illiquid securities. The third party firm utilizes a discount cash flow model to estimate the fair value measurements for these securities. The

 

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credit spread that is included in the discount rate applied to the projected future cash flows is an unobservable input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement for these securities. Significant increases (decreases) in the credit spread could result in a lower (higher) fair value measurement. Because these trust preferred securities were issued by individual community banks, the credit spread will generally increase when the financial performance of the issuer deteriorates and decrease as the financial performance of the issuer improves.

Interest rate swap agreements

The carrying amount of interest rate swap agreements was included in other assets and accrued expenses and other liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value measurements for our interest rate swap agreements were based on information obtained from a third party bank. This information is periodically tested by the Company and validated against other third party valuations. If needed, other market participants may be utilized to corroborate the fair value measurements for our interest rate swap agreements. The Company classified these derivative assets and liabilities within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments.

The following table presents the balances of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, by caption, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets by FASB ASC 820 valuation hierarchy (as described above).

 

            Quoted Prices in      Significant         
            Active Markets      Other      Significant  
            for      Observable      Unobservable  
            Identical Assets      Inputs      Inputs  
(Dollars in thousands)        Amount      (Level 1)      (Level 2)      (Level 3)  

March 31, 2012:

           

Securities available-for-sale:

           

Agency obligations

   $ 40,817        —             40,817        —       

Agency RMBS

     173,459        —             173,459        —       

State and political subdivisions

     84,600        —             84,600        —       

Trust preferred securities:

           

Individual issuer

     1,026        —             —             1,026  

Total securities available-for-sale

     299,902        —             298,876        1,026  

Other assets (1)

     1,250        —             1,250        —       

Total assets at fair value

   $ 301,152        —             300,126        1,026  
   

Other liabilities(1)

     1,250        —             1,250        —       

Total liabilities at fair value

   $ 1,250        —             1,250        —       
   

December 31, 2011:

           

Securities available-for-sale:

           

Agency obligations

   $ 51,085        —             51,085        —       

Agency RMBS

     164,798        —             164,798        —       

State and political subdivisions

     81,713        —             81,713        —       

Trust preferred securities:

           

Pooled

     100        —             —             100  

Individual issuer

     1,886        —             —             1,886  

Total securities available-for-sale

     299,582        —             297,596        1,986  

Other assets (1)

     1,325        —             1,325        —       

Total assets at fair value

   $         300,907        —             298,921        1,986  
   

Other liabilities(1)

     1,325        —             1,325        —       

Total liabilities at fair value

   $ 1,325        —             1,325        —       
   

 

(1) 

Represents the fair value of interest rate swap agreements.

 

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

Loans held for sale

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Fair values of loans held for sale are determined using quoted market secondary market prices for similar loans. Loans held for sale are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Impaired Loans

Loans considered impaired under FASB ASC 310-10-35, Receivables, are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans can be measured based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective rate as the discount rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent.

The fair value of impaired loans were 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. The Company 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 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. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors discussed above.

Other real estate owned

Other real estate owned, consisting of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, are initially recorded at the lower of the loan’s carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell upon transfer of the loans to other real estate. Subsequently, other real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property, resulting in a Level 3 classification. The appraisals are sometimes further discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, and/or 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 are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, a loss is recognized in noninterest expense.

Mortgage servicing rights, net

Mortgage servicing rights, net, included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. MSRs do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. To determine the fair value of MSRs, the Company engages an independent third party. The independent third party’s valuation model calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income using assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, default rates, cost to service, escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, ancillary income, and late fees. Periodically, the Company will review broker surveys and other market research to validate significant assumptions used in the model. The significant unobservable inputs include prepayment speeds or the constant prepayment rate (“CPR”) and the weighted average discount rate. Because the valuation of MSRs requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, all of the Company’s MSRs are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

 

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The following table presents the balances of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, by caption, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and by FASB ASC 820 valuation hierarchy (as described above):

 

(Dollars in thousands)         Amount         

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets
for

Identical Assets
(Level 1)

    

Other

Observable

Inputs
(Level 2)

    

Significant
Unobservable

Inputs
(Level 3)

 

March 31, 2012:

             

Loans held for sale

  $      1,399        —             1,399        —       

Loans, net(1)

       8,433        —             —             8,433  

Other real estate owned

       7,346        —             —             7,346  

Other assets (2)

         1,260        —             —             1,260  

Total assets at fair value

  $      18,438        —             1,399        17,039  
   

December 31, 2011:

             

Loans held for sale

  $      3,346        —             3,346        —       

Loans, net(1)

       9,765        —             —             9,765  

Other real estate owned

       7,898        —             —             7,898  

Other assets (2)

         1,245        —             —             1,245  

Total assets at fair value

  $      22,254        —             3,346        18,908  
   

 

(1) 

Loans considered impaired under FASB ASC 310-10-35 Receivables. This amount reflects the recorded investment in impaired loans, net of any related allowance for loan losses.

(2) 

Represents the carrying value of MSRs, net.

Quantitative Disclosures for Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements for trust preferred securities recognized in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets using Level 3 inputs:

 

        Quarter ended March 31  
(Dollars in thousands)        2012     2011  

Beginning balance

  $     1,986     $ 2,149  

Total realized and unrealized gains and (losses):

     

Included in net earnings

      (6     (51

Included in other comprehensive income

      20       135  

Sales

        (974     —       

Ending balance

  $                 1,026     $             2,233  
   

 

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For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2012, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are presented below.

 

                      Weighted
     Carrying                Average

(Dollars in thousands)

   Amount     

Valuation Technique

  

Significant Unobservable Input

  

      of Input      

Recurring:

           

Trust preferred securities

   $ 1,026      Discounted cash flow    Credit spread (basis points)    627 bp

Nonrecurring:

           

Impaired loans

   $             8,433      Appraisal    Appraisal discounts (%)    22.5 %  

Other real estate owned

     7,346      Appraisal    Appraisal discounts (%)    10.9 %  

Mortgage servicing rights, net

     1,260      Discounted cash flow    Prepayment speed or CPR (%)    19.1 %  
         Discount rate (%)    11.0 %  

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are explained below. Where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flow analyses. Discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The following fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and should not be considered representative of the liquidation value of the Company’s financial instruments, but rather a good–faith estimate of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. FASB ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

Loans, net

Fair values for loans were calculated using discounted cash flows. The discount rates reflected current rates at which similar loans would be made for the same remaining maturities. This method of estimating fair value does not incorporate the exit-price concept of fair value prescribed by FASB ASC 820 and generally produces a higher value than an exit-price approach. Expected future cash flows were projected based on contractual cash flows, adjusted for estimated prepayments.

Time Deposits

Fair values for time deposits were estimated using discounted cash flows. The discount rates were based on rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities.

Long-term debt

The fair value of the Company’s fixed rate long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flows based on estimated current market rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The carrying amount of the Company’s variable rate long-term debt approximates its fair value.

 

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The carrying value, related estimated fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are presented below. This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. Financial assets for which fair value approximates carrying value included cash and cash equivalents. Financial liabilities for which fair value approximates carrying value included deposits with no stated maturity, which are payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e, their carrying amount) and short-term borrowings.

 

                   Fair Value Hierarchy  
     Carrying      Estimated      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
(Dollars in thousands)    amount      fair value      inputs      inputs      Inputs  

March 31, 2012:

              

Financial Assets:

              

Loans, net (1)

   $ 372,881      $ 381,115      $             —           $ —           $             381,115  

Financial Liabilities:

              

Time Deposits

   $ 272,680      $ 277,486      $ —           $             277,486      $ —       

Long-term debt

     47,308        51,142        —             51,142        —       

December 31, 2011:

              

Financial Assets:

              

Loans, net (1)

   $ 363,344      $ 371,433      $ —           $ —           $ 371,433  

Financial Liabilities:

              

Time Deposits

   $             281,362      $             286,644      $ —           $ 286,644      $ —       

Long-term debt

     85,313        93,360        —             93,360        —       

 

(1)  Represents loans, net of unearned income and the allowance for loan losses.

 

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

The following discussion and analysis is designed to provide a better understanding of various factors related to the results of operations and financial condition of the Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, AuburnBank (the “Bank”). This discussion is intended to supplement and highlight information contained in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, as well as the information contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Certain of the statements made in this discussion and analysis and elsewhere, including information incorporated herein by reference to other documents, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of, and subject to, the protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “desired,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “deem,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “seek,” “estimate,” “evaluate,” “continue,” “plan,” “point to,” “project,” “predict,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “potential,” and other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements may not be realized due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation:

 

   

the effects of future economic, business and market conditions and changes, domestic and foreign, including seasonality;

 

   

governmental monetary and fiscal policies;

 

   

legislative and regulatory changes, including changes in banking, securities and tax laws, regulations and rules and their application by our regulators, and changes in the scope and cost of FDIC insurance and other coverage;

 

   

changes in accounting policies, rules and practices;

 

   

the risks of changes in interest rates on the levels, composition and costs of deposits, loan demand, and the values and liquidity of loan collateral, securities, and interest sensitive assets and liabilities, and the risks and uncertainty of the amounts realizable and the timing of dispositions of assets by the FDIC where we may have a participation or other interest;

 

   

changes in borrower credit risks and payment behaviors;

 

   

changes in the availability and cost of credit and capital in the financial markets, and the types of instruments that may be included as capital for regulatory purposes;

 

   

changes in the prices, values and sales volumes of residential and commercial real estate;

 

   

the effects of competition from a wide variety of local, regional, national and other providers of financial, investment and insurance services;

 

   

the failure of assumptions and estimates underlying the establishment of reserves for possible loan losses and other estimates, including estimates of potential losses due to claims from purchases of mortgages that we originated;

 

   

the risks of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, including, without limitation, the related time and costs of implementing such transactions, integrating operations as part of these transactions and possible failures to achieve expected gains, revenue growth and/or expense savings from such transactions;

 

   

changes in technology or products that may be more difficult, costly, or less effective than anticipated;

 

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the effects of war or other conflicts, acts of terrorism or other catastrophic events, that may affect general economic conditions;

 

   

the failure of assumptions and estimates, as well as differences in, and changes to, economic, market and credit conditions, including changes in borrowers’ credit risks and payment behaviors from those used in our loan portfolio stress test;

 

   

the risks that our deferred tax assets could be reduced if estimates of future taxable income from our operations and tax planning strategies are less than currently estimated, and sales of our capital stock could trigger a reduction in the amount of net operating loss carry-forwards that we may be able to utilize for income tax purposes; and

 

   

other factors and information in this report and other filings that we make with the SEC under the Exchange Act, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and subsequent quarterly and current reports. See Part II, Item 1A, “RISK FACTORS.”

All written or oral forward-looking statements that are made by or attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report, or after the respective dates on which such statements otherwise are made.

Business

The Company was incorporated in 1990 under the laws of the State of Delaware and became a bank holding company after it acquired its Alabama predecessor, which was a bank holding company established in 1984. The Bank, the Company’s principal subsidiary, is an Alabama state-chartered bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System and has operated continuously since 1907. Both the Company and the Bank are headquartered in Auburn, Alabama. The Bank conducts its business primarily in East Alabama, including Lee County and surrounding areas. The Bank operates full-service branches in Auburn, Opelika, Valley, Hurtsboro and Notasulga, Alabama. In-store branches are located in the Auburn and Opelika Kroger stores, as well as Wal-Mart SuperCenter stores in Auburn, Opelika and Phenix City, Alabama. Loan production offices are located in Montgomery, and Phenix City, Alabama.

Summary of Results of Operations

 

     Quarter ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)    2012      2011  

Net interest income (a)

   $ 5,415      $ 5,249  

Less: tax-equivalent adjustment

     414        435  

Net interest income (GAAP)

     5,001        4,814  

Noninterest income

     4,864        1,089  

Total revenue

     9,865        5,903  

Provision for loan losses

     600        600  

Noninterest expense

     7,542        3,594  

Income tax expense

     258        160  

Net earnings

   $             1,465      $             1,549  
   

Basic and diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.40      $ 0.43  
   

 

(a) Tax-equivalent. See “Table 1 - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Financial Summary

The Company’s net earnings were $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2011. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.40 per share for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $0.43 per share for the first quarter of 2011.

Net interest income was $5.0 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $4.8 million for the first quarter of 2011. Average loans were $377.2 million in the first quarter of 2012, an increase of $4.8 million, or 1%, from the first quarter of 2011. Average deposits were $629.7 million in the first quarter of 2012, an increase of $6.9 million, or 1%, from the first quarter of 2011.

 

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The provision for loan losses was $0.6 million for the first quarter of 2012 and 2011. The Company’s annualized net charge-off ratio was 0.02% in the first quarter of 2012, compared to 0.45% in the first quarter of 2011.

Noninterest income was $4.9 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2011. The increase in noninterest income was primarily due to a $3.3 million gain on sale of three affordable housing investments in January 2012.

Noninterest expense was $7.5 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $3.6 million in the first quarter of 2011. On January 19, 2012, the Company restructured its balance sheet by paying off $38.0 million of FHLB advances with a weighted average rate of 4.26% and a weighted average duration of 2.6 years. The increase in total noninterest expense was primarily due to prepayment penalties of $3.7 million incurred during the first quarter of 2012 on the repayment of the FHLB advances, compared to none in the first quarter of 2011.

Income tax expense was approximately $0.3 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2011. The Company’s effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2012 was approximately 14.97%, compared to 9.36% in the first quarter of 2011. The increase in the Company’s effective tax rate during the first quarter of 2012 when compared to the first quarter of 2011 was primarily due to a decrease in federal tax credits related to the Company’s investments in affordable housing limited partnerships, which were sold in January 2012. The decrease in federal tax credits was partially offset by the reversal of a previously established deferred tax valuation allowance related to capital loss carryforwards.

In the first quarter of 2012, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.7 million, or $0.205 per share. The Company’s balance sheet remains strong and “well capitalized” under current regulatory guidelines with a total risk-based capital ratio of 16.95% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.06% at March 31, 2012.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and financial reporting policies of the Company conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and with general practices within the banking industry. In connection with the application of those principles, we have made judgments and estimates which, in the case of the determination of our allowance for loan losses, our assessment of other-than-temporary impairment, recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, the valuation of other real estate owned, and the valuation of deferred tax assets, were critical to the determination of our financial position and results of operations. Other policies also require subjective judgment and assumptions and may accordingly impact our financial position and results of operations.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company assesses the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses prior to the end of each calendar quarter. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio, past loan loss experience, current asset quality trends, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay (including the timing of future payment), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan loss rates and other pertinent factors, including regulatory recommendations. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. Loan losses are charged off when management believes that the full collectability of the loan is unlikely. A loan may be partially charged-off after a “confirming event” has occurred which serves to validate that full repayment pursuant to the terms of the loan is unlikely. Allocation of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, is deemed to be uncollectible.

The Company deems loans impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Collection of all amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement.

An impairment allowance is recognized if the fair value of the loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan. The impairment is recognized through the allowance. Loans that are impaired are recorded at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or if the loan is collateral dependent, impairment measurement is based on the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposal costs.

 

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The level of allowance maintained is believed by management to be adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries of amounts previously charged-off.

In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, the Company also considers the results of its ongoing independent loan review process. The Company’s loan review process assists in determining whether there are loans in the portfolio whose credit quality has weakened over time and evaluating the risk characteristics of the entire loan portfolio. The Company’s loan review process includes the judgment of management, the input from our independent loan reviewers, and reviews that may have been conducted by bank regulatory agencies as part of their examination process. The Company incorporates loan review results in the determination of whether or not it is probable that it will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a loan.

As part of the Company’s quarterly assessment of the allowance, management divides the loan portfolio into five segments: commercial and industrial loans, construction and land development loans, commercial real estate, residential real estate, and consumer installment loans. The Company analyzes each segment and estimates an allowance allocation for each loan segment.

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses begins with a process of estimating the probable losses inherent for these types of loans. The estimates for these loans are established by category and based on the Company’s internal system of credit risk ratings and historical loss data. The estimated loan loss allocation rate for the Company’s internal system of credit risk grades is based on its experience with similarly graded loans. For loan segments where the Company believes it does not have sufficient historical loss data, the Company may make adjustments based, in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups. At March 31, 2012 and 2011, and for the periods then ended, the Company adjusted its historical loss rates for the commercial real estate portfolio segment based, in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups.

The estimated loan loss allocation for all five loan portfolio segments is then adjusted for management’s estimate of probable losses for several “qualitative and environmental” factors. The allocation for qualitative and environmental factors is particularly subjective and does not lend itself to exact mathematical calculation. This amount represents estimated probable inherent credit losses which exist, but have not yet been identified, as of the balance sheet date, and are based upon quarterly trend assessments in delinquent and nonaccrual loans, credit concentration changes, prevailing economic conditions, changes in lending personnel experience, changes in lending policies or procedures and other influencing factors. These qualitative and environmental factors are considered for each of the five loan segments and the allowance allocation, as determined by the processes noted above, is increased or decreased based on the incremental assessment of these factors.

The Company periodically re-evaluates its practices in determining the allowance for loan losses. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company’s management decided to eliminate a previously unallocated component of the allowance. As a result, the Company had no unallocated amount included in the allowance at March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Assessment for Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities

On a quarterly basis, management makes an assessment to determine whether there have been events or economic circumstances to indicate that a security on which there is an unrealized loss is other-than-temporarily impaired. For equity securities with an unrealized loss, the Company considers many factors including the severity and duration of the impairment; the intent and ability of the Company to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for a recovery in value; and recent events specific to the issuer or industry. Equity securities for which there is an unrealized loss that is deemed to be other-than-temporary are written down to fair value with the write-down recorded as a realized loss in securities gains (losses).

For debt securities with an unrealized loss, an other-than-temporary impairment write-down is triggered when (1) the Company has the intent to sell a debt security, (2) it is more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, or (3) the entity does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the debt security. If the Company has the intent to sell a debt security or if it is more likely than not that that it will be required to sell the debt security before recovery, the other-than-temporary write-down is equal to the entire difference between the debt security’s amortized cost and its fair value. If the Company 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 the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings, as a realized loss in securities gains (losses), and is the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows. The remaining difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is due to factors that are not credit related and is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.

 

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The Company assesses impairment for pooled trust preferred securities using a cash flow model. The key assumptions include default probabilities of the underlying collateral and recoveries on collateral defaults. These assumptions may have a significant effect on the determination of the present value of expected future cash flows and the resulting amount of other-than-temporary impairment. As such, the use of different models and assumptions, as well as changes in market conditions, could result in materially different net earnings and retained earnings results.

Fair Value Determination

GAAP requires management to value and disclose certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities at fair value, including investments classified as available-for-sale and derivatives. FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. For more information regarding fair value measurements and disclosures, please refer to Note 8 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fair values are based on active market prices of identical assets or liabilities when available. Comparable assets or liabilities or a composite of comparable assets in active markets are used when identical assets or liabilities do not have readily available active market pricing. However, some of the Company’s assets or liabilities lack an available or comparable trading market characterized by frequent transactions between willing buyers and sellers. In these cases, fair value is estimated using pricing models that use discounted cash flows and other pricing techniques. Pricing models and their underlying assumptions are based upon management’s best estimates for appropriate discount rates, default rates, prepayments, market volatility and other factors, taking into account current observable market data and experience.

These assumptions may have a significant effect on the reported fair values of assets and liabilities and the related income and expense. As such, the use of different models and assumptions, as well as changes in market conditions, could result in materially different net earnings and retained earnings results.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned (“OREO”), consists of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans and is reported at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated costs to sell at the date acquired with any loss recognized as a charge-off through the allowance for loan losses. Additional OREO losses for subsequent valuation adjustments are determined on a specific property basis and are included as a component of other noninterest expense along with holding costs. Any gains or losses on disposal realized at the time of disposal are also reflected in noninterest expense. Significant judgments and complex estimates are required in estimating the fair value of OREO, and the period of time within which such estimates can be considered current is significantly shortened during periods of market volatility, as experienced during 2011 and 2010. As a result, the net proceeds realized from sales transactions could differ significantly from appraisals, comparable sales, and other estimates used to determine the fair value of other OREO.

Deferred Tax Asset Valuation

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 or 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 historical level of taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more-likely-than-not that the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences at March 31, 2012. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during future periods are reduced.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Average Balance Sheet and Interest Rates

 

      Quarter ended March 31,  
      2012      2011  
     Average      Yield/      Average      Yield/  
(Dollars in thousands)    Balance      Rate      Balance      Rate  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans and loans held for sale

   $ 379,574        5.58%       $ 374,325        5.73%   

Securities - taxable

     218,793        2.15%         240,342        2.86%   

Securities - tax-exempt

     78,045        6.26%         79,852        6.49%   

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total securities

     296,838        3.23%         320,194        3.77%   

Federal funds sold

     21,605        0.26%         17,864        0.20%   

Interest bearing bank deposits

     1,181        —             2,295        —       

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

     699,198        4.41%         714,678        4.69%   

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deposits:

           

NOW

     98,173        0.47%         91,975        0.67%   

Savings and money market

     151,035        0.64%         137,601        0.75%   

Certificates of deposits less than $100,000

     111,231        1.72%         115,295        2.07%   

Certificates of deposits and other time
deposits of $100,000 or more

     166,448        2.17%         189,598        2.51%   

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

     526,887        1.32%         534,469        1.65%   

Short-term borrowings

     3,068        0.52%         2,477        0.49%   

Long-term debt

     54,826        3.80%         91,728        3.74%   

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

             584,781        1.55%                 628,674        1.95%   

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income and margin

   $ 5,415        3.11%       $ 5,249        2.98%   

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Interest Income and Margin

Net interest income (tax-equivalent) was $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $5.2 million for the first quarter of 2011, as net interest margin improvement offset a decline in average interest-earning assets of 2%. Net interest margin (tax-equivalent) was 3.11% for the first quarter of 2012, compared to 2.98% for the first quarter of 2011.

The tax-equivalent yield on total interest-earning assets decreased 28 basis points in the first quarter of 2012 from the first quarter of 2011 to 4.41%. This decrease was primarily driven by a 54 basis point decrease in the tax-equivalent yield on total securities to 3.23%.

The cost of total interest-bearing liabilities decreased 40 basis points in the first quarter of 2012 from the first quarter of 2011 to 1.55%. This decrease was primarily driven by a 33 basis point decrease in the cost of total interest-bearing deposits to 1.32%.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses represents a charge to earnings necessary to provide an allowance for loan losses that management believes, based on its processes and estimates should be adequate to provide coverage for the probable losses on outstanding loans. The provisions for loan losses amounted to $0.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Based upon its assessment of the loan portfolio, management adjusts the allowance for loan losses to an amount it believes should be appropriate to adequately cover probable losses in the loan portfolio. The Company’s allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.97% at March 31, 2012, compared to 1.87% at December 31, 2011. While the policies and procedures used to estimate the allowance for loan losses, as well as the resulting provision for loan losses charged to operations, are considered adequate by management and are reviewed from time to time by our regulators, they are necessarily approximate and imprecise. Factors beyond our control (such as conditions in the local and national economy, local real estate market, or industry conditions) may have a material adverse effect on our asset quality and the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses resulting in significant increases in the provision for loan losses.

 

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Noninterest Income

 

     Quarter ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)    2012      2011  

Service charges on deposit accounts

   $ 291      $ 291  

Mortgage lending income

     669        384  

Bank-owned life insurance

     99        107  

Gain on sale of affordable housing investments

     3,268        —       

Securities gains (losses), net

     179        (46

Other

     358        353  

Total noninterest income

   $             4,864      $             1,089  
   

The Company’s income from mortgage lending was primarily attributable to the (1) origination and sale of new mortgage loans and (2) servicing of mortgage loans. Origination income, net, is comprised of gains or losses from the sale of the mortgage loans originated, origination fees, underwriting fees and other fees associated with the origination of loans, which are netted against the commission expense associated with these originations. The Company’s normal practice is to originate mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market and to either release or retain the associated mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) when the loan is sold.

MSRs are recognized based on the fair value of the servicing right on the date the corresponding mortgage loan is sold. Subsequent to the date of transfer, the Company has elected to measure its MSRs under the amortization method. Servicing fee income is reported net of any related amortization expense.

MSRs are also evaluated for impairment periodically. Impairment is determined by grouping MSRs by common predominant characteristics, such as interest rate and loan type. If the aggregate carrying amount of a particular group of MSRs exceeds the group’s aggregate fair value, a valuation reserve for that group is established. The valuation reserve is adjusted as the fair value changes. An increase in mortgage interest rates typically results in an increase in the fair value of the MSRs while a decrease in mortgage interest rates typically results in a decrease in the fair value of MSRs.

The following table presents a breakdown of the Company’s mortgage lending income.

 

     Quarter ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)    2012     2011  

Origination income, net

   $ 660     $ 288  

Servicing fees, net

     72       96  

Increase in MSR valuation allowance

     (63     —       

Total mortgage lending income

   $             669     $             384  
   

Mortgage lending income was $0.7 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $0.4 million for the first quarter of 2011. An increase in the level of refinance and purchase activity during the first quarter of 2012 contributed to the increase in mortgage lending income. The Company’s income from mortgage lending typically fluctuates as mortgage interest rates change and is primarily attributable to origination and sale of new mortgage loans.

The Company recognized a gain on sale of $3.3 million during the first quarter of 2012 related to the sale of its interests in three affordable housing limited partnerships in January 2012. Accordingly, the Company does not expect to receive any federal tax credits related to affordable housing partnership investments in 2012.

Net securities gains (losses) include realized gains and losses on the sale of securities and other-than-temporary impairment charges. Net gains on the sale of securities were approximately $309,000 for the first quarter of 2012, compared to net gains on the sale of securities of approximately $5,000 for the first quarter of 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Company sold two trust preferred securities for a net gain of $124,000. All other net gains on the sale of securities during the first quarter of 2012 were attributable to mortgage-backed securities sold. Other-than-temporary impairment charges were approximately $130,000 for the first quarter of 2012, compared to approximately $51,000 for the first quarter of 2011. For both periods, the other-than-temporary impairment charges related to trust preferred securities.

 

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Noninterest Expense

 

     Quarter ended March 31,  
(Dollars in thousands)    2012      2011  

Salaries and benefits

   $             2,143      $             1,930  

Net occupancy and equipment

     338        346  

Professional fees

     187        171  

FDIC and other regulatory assessments

     183        282  

Other real estate owned, net

     69        (17

Prepayment penalty on long-term debt

     3,708        —       

Other

     914        882  

Total noninterest expense

   $ 7,542      $ 3,594  
   

The increase in salaries and benefits expense reflected routine increases coupled with an increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees due to the opening of a new branch during December 2011 in Valley, Alabama.

The decrease in FDIC and other regulatory assessments expense was primarily due to the FDIC redefining the deposit insurance assessment base effective April 1, 2011. Most FDIC insured institutions with less than $10 billion in assets experienced a reduction in their FDIC deposit insurance assessments.

Net expenses related to other real estate owned were approximately $69,000 in the first quarter of 2012, compared to a net reduction in expense of $17,000 in the first quarter of 2011. The net increase in expenses was primarily due to an increase in the ongoing costs of maintenance, property taxes, and holding losses on the valuations of certain properties included in other real estate owned. These properties could also be subject to future valuation adjustments as a result of updated appraisal information and further deterioration in real estate values, thus causing additional fluctuations in other real estate owned expense, net. Additionally, the Company will continue to incur expenses associated with maintenance costs and property taxes associated with these assets.

On January 19, 2012, the Company restructured its balance sheet by paying off $38.0 million of FHLB advances with a weighted average rate of 4.26% and a weighted average duration of 2.6 years. In connection with paying off the FHLB advances, the Company incurred a $3.7 million prepayment penalty in first quarter of 2012, compared to none for the first quarter of 2011.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was approximately $0.3 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2011. The Company’s effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2012 was approximately 14.97%, compared to 9.36% in the first quarter of 2011. The increase in the Company’s effective tax rate during the first quarter of 2012 when compared to the first quarter of 2011 was primarily due to a decrease in federal tax credits related to the Company’s investments in three affordable housing limited partnerships, which were sold in January 2012. The decrease in federal tax credits was partially offset by the reversal of a previously established deferred tax valuation allowance related to capital loss carryforwards.

 

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BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Securities

Securities available-for-sale were $299.9 million and $299.6 million as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Unrealized net gains on securities available-for-sale were $6.4 million at March 31, 2012 compared to unrealized net gains of $6.7 million at December 31, 2011.

The average tax-equivalent yields earned on total securities were 3.23% in the first quarter of 2012 and 3.77% in the first quarter of 2011.

Loans

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012     2011  
(In thousands)    First
Quarter
    Fourth
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    First
Quarter
 

Commercial and industrial

   $ 56,804       54,988       53,888       52,027       51,323  

Construction and land development

     34,350       39,814       40,781       43,864       48,814  

Commercial real estate

     173,265       162,435       166,059       166,272       161,882  

Residential real estate

     105,183       101,725       102,030       100,496       95,997  

Consumer installment

     10,953       11,454       12,105       11,248       10,968  

Total loans

     380,555       370,416       374,863       373,907       368,984  

Less: unearned income

     (178     (153     (75     (112     (75

Loans, net of unearned income

   $ 380,377       370,263       374,788       373,795       368,909  
                                          
           

Total loans, net of unearned income, were $380.4 million as of March 31, 2012, compared to $370.3 million at December 31, 2011. Four loan categories represented the majority of the loan portfolio at March 31, 2012: commercial real estate (46%), residential real estate (28%), construction and land development (9%) and commercial and industrial (15%). Approximately 43% of the Company’s commercial real estate loans were classified as owner-occupied at March 31, 2012.

Within the residential real estate portfolio segment, the Company had junior lien mortgages of approximately $14.9 million, or 4% of total loans, at March 31, 2012, compared to $15.1 million, or 4% of total loans, at December 31, 2011. For residential real estate mortgage loans with a consumer purpose, approximately $2.0 million and $1.8 million required interest only payments at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The Company’s residential real estate mortgage portfolio does not include any option ARM loans, subprime loans, or any material amount of other high risk consumer mortgage products.

Purchased loan participations included in the Company’s loan portfolio were approximately $3.7 million and $3.8 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. All purchased loan participations are underwritten by the Company independent of the selling bank. In addition, all loans, including purchased participations, are evaluated for collectability during the course of the Company’s normal loan review procedures. If the Company deems a participation loan impaired, it applies the same accounting policies and procedures described under “CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES – Allowance for Loan Losses”.

The average yield earned on loans and loans held for sale was 5.58% in the first quarter of 2012 and 5.73% in the first quarter of 2011.

The specific economic and credit risks associated with our loan portfolio include, but are not limited to, the impact of recessionary economic conditions on our borrowers’ cash flows, real estate market sales volumes, valuations, availability and cost of financing properties, real estate industry concentrations, deterioration in certain credits, interest rate fluctuations, reduced collateral values or non-existent collateral, title defects, inaccurate appraisals, financial deterioration of borrowers, fraud, and any violation of laws and regulations.

The Company attempts to reduce these economic and credit risks by adhering to loan to value guidelines for collateralized loans, investigating the creditworthiness of borrowers and monitoring borrowers’ financial position. Also, we establish and periodically review our lending policies and procedures. Banking regulations limit our credit exposure by prohibiting unsecured loan relationships that exceed 10% of the capital accounts of the Bank; or 20% of the capital accounts if loans in excess of 10% are fully secured, the upper legal lending limit is approximately $14.8 million. Furthermore, we have an internal limit for aggregate credit exposure (loans outstanding plus unfunded commitments) to a

 

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single borrower of $13.3 million. Our loan policy requires that the Loan Committee of the Bank’s Board of Directors approve any loan relationships that exceed this internal limit. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had no loan relationships exceeding these limits.

We periodically analyze our commercial loan portfolio to determine if a concentration of credit risk exists in any industries. We use broadly accepted industry classification systems in order to classify borrowers into various industry classifications. Loan concentrations to borrowers in the following industries exceeded 25% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital at March 31, 2012 (and related balances at December 31, 2011).

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal
(In thousands)    March 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Lessors of 1 to 4 family residential properties

   $ 44,686      $ 43,767  

Office buildings

     19,988        20,004  

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company maintains the allowance for loan losses at a level that management believes appropriate to adequately cover the Company’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the allowance for loan losses was $7.5 million and $6.9 million, respectively, which management deemed to be adequate at each of the respective dates. The judgments and estimates associated with the determination of the allowance for loan losses are described under “CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES.”

A summary of the changes in the allowance for loan losses and certain asset quality ratios for the first quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters is presented below.

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012     2011  
(Dollars in thousands)    First
Quarter
    Fourth
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    First
Quarter
 

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 6,919       6,340       7,746       7,855       7,676  

Charge-offs:

          

Commercial and industrial

     —            (19     (298     (306     (56

Construction and land development

     —            (41     (1,572     (112     (33

Commercial real estate

     —            (4     (79     —            (339

Residential real estate

     (33     (14     (73     (389     (57

Consumer installment

     (7     (11     (7     (2     (1

Total charge-offs

     (40     (89     (2,029     (809     (486

Recoveries

     17       18       23       100       65  

Net charge-offs

     (23     (71     (2,006     (709     (421

Provision for loan losses

     600       650       600       600       600  

Ending balance

   $ 7,496       6,919       6,340       7,746       7,855  
           

as a % of loans

     1.97   %      1.87       1.69       2.07       2.13  

as a % of nonperforming loans

     73   %      67       60       95       70  

Net charge-offs as a % of average loans

     0.02   %      0.08       2.14       0.76       0.45  

As described under “CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES,” management assesses the adequacy of the allowance prior to the end of each calendar quarter. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolios, past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay (including the timing of future payment), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan loss rates and other pertinent factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires various material estimates and judgments including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. The ratio of our allowance for loan losses to total loans outstanding was 1.97% at March 31, 2012, compared to 1.87% at December 31, 2011. In the future, the allowance to total loans outstanding ratio will increase or decrease to the extent the factors that influence our quarterly allowance assessment in their entirety either improve or weaken. In addition, our regulators, as an integral part of their examination process, will periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses, and may require the Company to make additional provisions to the allowance for losses based on their judgement about information available to them at the time of their examinations.

 

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At March 31, 2012, the ratio of our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans was 73%, compared to 67% at December 31, 2011. The change was primarily due to an increase in the level of allowance for loan losses related to the commercial real estate loan portfolio segment. The increase in the allowance for loan losses was primarily due to an increase in both total loans outstanding in the commercial real estate portfolio and the valuation allowance related to impaired commercial real estate loans.

At March 31, 2012, the Company’s recorded investment in loans considered impaired was $10.4 million, with a corresponding valuation allowance (included in the allowance for loan losses) of $2.0 million. At December 31, 2011, the Company’s recorded investment in loans considered impaired was $11.0 million, with a corresponding valuation allowance (included in the allowance for loan losses) of $1.2 million.

Nonperforming Assets

At March 31, 2012, the Company had $17.6 million in nonperforming assets compared to $18.3 million at December 31, 2011. Included in nonperforming assets were nonperforming loans of $10.2 million and $10.4 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The majority of the balance in nonperforming assets at March 31, 2012 related to deterioration in the construction and land development loan portfolio.

The table below provides information concerning total nonperforming assets and certain asset quality ratios for the first quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters.

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012     2011  
(Dollars in thousands)    First
Quarter
    Fourth
Quarter
     Third
Quarter
     Second
Quarter
     First
Quarter
 

Nonperforming assets:

             

Nonaccrual loans

   $ 10,230       10,354        10,506        8,151        11,166  

Other real estate owned

     7,346       7,898        7,770        9,361        8,450  

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 17,576       18,252        18,276        17,512        19,616  
            

as a % of loans and other real estate owned

     4.53   %      4.83        4.78        4.57        5.20  

as a % of total assets

     2.31   %      2.35        2.39        2.25        2.51  

Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans

     2.69   %      2.80        2.80        2.18        3.03  

Accruing loans 90 days or more past due

   $ 231       —             —             11        158  

The Lee County Association of Realtors (“LCAR”) of Alabama reported that the average median selling price for residential homes during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $154,133 a decrease of 3.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. LCAR also reported that residential inventory at March 31, 2012 was 1,221 homes, a decrease of 16.1% from a year earlier. The average number of days on the market for residential homes sold during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was 185 days, an increase of 2.7% from the same quarter last year. Continued weakness in the real estate market and the overall economy could adversely affect the Company’s volume of nonperforming assets.

The table below provides information concerning the composition of nonaccrual loans for the first quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters.

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012      2011  
(In thousands)    First
Quarter
     Fourth
Quarter
     Third
Quarter
     Second
Quarter
     First
Quarter
 

Nonaccrual loans:

              

Commercial and industrial

   $ 80        76        32        48        508  

Construction and land development

     4,504        5,095        5,156        2,844        4,043  

Commercial real estate

     3,362        3,457        3,616        3,868        3,954  

Residential real estate

     2,276        1,726        1,559        1,245        2,510  

Consumer installment

     8        —             143        146        151  

Total nonaccrual loans

   $ 10,230        10,354        10,506        8,151        11,166  
            

 

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The Company discontinues the accrual of interest income when (1) there is a significant deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower and full repayment of principal and interest is not expected or (2) the principal or interest is more than 90 days past due, unless the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection. At March 31, 2012, the Company had $10.2 million in loans on nonaccrual, compared to $10.4 million at December 31, 2011.

At March 31, 2012 there was $0.2 million in loans 90 days past due and still accruing interest. At December 31, 2011, there were no loans 90 days past due and still accruing interest.

The table below provides information concerning the composition of other real estate owned for the first quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters.

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012      2011  
(In thousands)    First
Quarter
     Fourth
Quarter
     Third
Quarter
     Second
Quarter
     First
Quarter
 

Other real estate owned:

              

Commercial:

              

Buildings

   $ 615        615        —             —             —       

Developed lots

     1,321        1,325        1,528        1,528        —       

Residential:

              

Condominiums

     3,348        3,663        3,991        5,015        5,494  

New home construction

     97        97        97        346        346  

Developed lots

     61        141        141        209        282  

Undeveloped land

     1,401        1,401        1,401        1,401        1,746  

Other

     503        656        612        862        582  

Total other real estate owned

   $ 7,346        7,898        7,770        9,361        8,450  
            

The Company held $7.3 million in other real estate owned at March 31, 2012, which we had acquired from borrowers, compared to $7.9 million at December 31, 2011. Other real estate owned primarily relates to four properties with a total carrying value of $6.0 million at March 31, 2012. One of the properties, with a carrying value of $2.2 million at March 31, 2012, is a completed condominium project on the Florida Gulf Coast. The Company had previously purchased a participation interest in the first lien mortgage loan on the condominium project on the Florida Gulf Coast from Silverton Bank. Subsequently, this loan defaulted and was foreclosed upon and the Company’s interest in the property is currently included in other real estate owned. Following Silverton Bank’s failure on May 1, 2009, the FDIC has held this property as the receiver of Silverton Bank. CB Richard Ellis, a national real estate firm, has been managing this property and selling condominiums in the project as an FDIC contractor. The Company depends upon the FDIC and CB Richard Ellis for information regarding this property and its performance. On April 26, 2012, the FDIC completed a bulk sale of the remaining condominiums and club amenities. Once the FDIC has completed its administrative processes, it will disburse the pro-rate share of the net sales proceeds to each participant. Based upon the latest information available to us, the Company expects to collect the full amount of the carrying value included in other real estate owned for this property at March 31, 2012.

Potential Problem Loans

Potential problem loans represent those loans with a well-defined weakness and where information about possible credit problems of borrowers has caused management to have serious doubts about the borrower’s ability to comply with present repayment terms. This definition is believed to be substantially consistent with the standards established by the Federal Reserve, the Company’s primary regulator, for loans classified as substandard, excluding nonaccrual loans. Potential problem loans, which are not included in nonperforming assets, amounted to $18.2 million, or 4.8% of total loans at March 31, 2012, compared to $18.5 million, or 5.0% of total loans at December 31, 2011.

 

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The table below provides information concerning the composition of performing potential problem loans for the first quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters.

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012      2011  
(In thousands)    First
Quarter
     Fourth
Quarter
     Third
Quarter
     Second
Quarter
     First
Quarter
 

Potential problem loans:

              

Commercial and industrial

   $ 788        719        794        991        1,051  

Construction and land development

     995        1,080        1,113        5,016        5,027  

Commercial real estate

     9,257        9,278        9,715        9,309        5,553  

Residential real estate

     7,013        7,311        6,238        5,387        5,657  

Consumer installment

     135        128        106        109        112  

Total potential problem loans

   $ 18,188        18,516        17,966        20,812        17,400  
            

At March 31, 2012, approximately $0.7 million or 4.0% of total potential problem loans were past due at least 30 days but less than 90 days. At March 31, 2012, the remaining balance of potential problem loans were current or past due less than 30 days.

The following table is a summary of the Company’s performing loans that were past due at least 30 days but less than 90 days for the first quarter of 2012 and the previous four quarters.

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012      2011  
(In thousands)    First
Quarter
     Fourth
Quarter
     Third
Quarter
     Second
Quarter
     First
Quarter
 

Performing loans past due 30 to 89 days:

              

Commercial and industrial

   $ 174        1,191        253        94        136  

Construction and land development

     —             317        173        —             493  

Commercial real estate

     258        —             —             456        419  

Residential real estate

     657        1,245        1,094        360        2,001  

Consumer installment

     99        57        25        15        60  

Total

   $ 1,188        2,810        1,545        925        3,109  
            

Deposits

Total deposits were $641.2 million at March 31, 2012, compared to $619.6 million at December 31, 2011. Noninterest bearing deposits were $110.9 million, or 17.3% of total deposits, at March 31, 2012, compared to $106.3 million, or 17.2% of total deposits at December 31, 2011. During the first quarter of 2012, customers continued to seek safety and liquidity in light of an uncertain national economy. The increase in noninterest bearing deposits was primarily due to an $8.3 million increase in personal and business noninterest bearing accounts. This increase was offset by a $3.4 million decrease in public depositor noninterest bearing accounts. Interest bearing deposits were $530.3 million, at March 31, 2012, compared to $513.3 million, at December 31, 2011. The increase in interest bearing deposits was primarily due to a $12.3 million increase in public depositor account balances which are generally subject to seasonal fluctuations.

The average rate paid on total interest-bearing deposits was 1.32% in the first quarter of 2012 and 1.65% in the first quarter of 2011.

Other Borrowings

Other borrowings consist of short-term borrowings and long-term debt. Short-term borrowings consist of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and other short-term borrowings. The Bank had available federal funds lines totaling $40.0 million with none outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $2.8 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The average rate paid on short-term borrowings was 0.52% in the first quarter of 2012 and 0.49% in the first quarter of 2011.

 

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Long-term debt includes FHLB advances with an original maturity greater than one year, securities sold under agreements to repurchase with an original maturity greater than one year, and subordinated debentures related to trust preferred securities. The Bank had $15.0 million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, in securities sold under agreements to repurchase with an original maturity greater than one year. The Bank had $25.1 million and $63.1 million in long-term FHLB advances at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and the Company had $7.2 million in junior subordinated debentures related to trust preferred securities outstanding at both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. On January 19, 2012, the Company restructured its balance sheet by paying off $38.0 million of FHLB advances with a weighted average rate of 4.26% and a weighted average duration of 2.6 years.

The average rate paid on long-term debt was 3.80% in the first quarter of 2012 and 3.74% in the first quarter of 2011.

CAPITAL ADEQUACY

The Company’s consolidated stockholders’ equity balances were $66.0 million and $65.4 million as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. The increase from December 31, 2011 was primarily driven by net earnings of $1.5 million, which was reduced by other comprehensive losses of $0.2 million and cash dividends paid of $0.7 million.

The Company’s tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.06%, tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 15.69% and total risk-based capital ratio was 16.95% at March 31, 2012. These ratios exceed the minimum regulatory capital percentages of 5.0% for tier 1 leverage ratio, 6.0% for tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and 10.0% for total risk-based capital ratio to be considered “well-capitalized.” Based on current regulatory standards, the Company is classified as “well capitalized.”

MARKET AND LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT

Management’s objective is to manage assets and liabilities to provide a satisfactory, consistent level of profitability within the framework of established liquidity, loan, investment, borrowing, and capital policies. The Bank’s Asset Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) is charged with the responsibility of monitoring these policies, which are designed to ensure acceptable composition of asset/liability mix. Two critical areas of focus for ALCO are interest rate sensitivity and liquidity risk management.

Interest Rate Sensitivity Management

In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to market risk arising from fluctuations in interest rates. ALCO measures and evaluates interest rate risk so that the Bank can meet customer demands for various types of loans and deposits. Measurements used to help manage interest rate sensitivity include an earnings simulation model and an economic value of equity model.

Management believes that interest rate risk is best estimated by our earnings simulation modeling. Forecasted levels of earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities, and off-balance sheet financial instruments are combined with ALCO forecasts of market interest rates for the next 12 months and are combined with other factors in order to produce various earnings simulations and estimates. To limit interest rate risk, we have guidelines for earnings at risk which seek to limit the variance of net interest income to less than a 10 percent decline for a 200 basis point change up or down in rates from management’s flat interest rate forecast over the next twelve months. The results of our current simulation model would indicate that we were in compliance with our current guidelines at March 31, 2012.

Economic value of equity measures the extent that estimated economic values of our assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items will change as a result of interest rate changes. Economic values are estimated by discounting expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items, which establishes a base case economic value of equity. To help limit interest rate risk, we have a guideline stating that for a 200 basis point instantaneous change in interest rates up or down, the economic value of equity should not decrease by more than 25 percent. The results of our current economic value of equity model would indicate that we were in compliance with our guidelines at March 31, 2012.

Each of the above analyses may not, on its own, be an accurate indicator of how our net interest income will be affected by changes in interest rates. Income associated with interest-earning assets and costs associated with interest-bearing liabilities may not be affected uniformly by changes in interest rates. In addition, the magnitude and duration of changes in interest rates may have a significant impact on net interest income. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates, and other economic and market factors. Interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities fluctuate in advance of changes in general market rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in general market rates. In addition, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgage loans, have features (generally referred to as “interest rate caps and floors”) which limit changes in interest rates. Prepayment and early withdrawal levels also could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the maturity of certain instruments. The ability of many borrowers to

 

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service their debts also may decrease during periods of rising interest rates or economic stress, which may differ across industries and economic sectors. ALCO reviews each of the above interest rate sensitivity analyses along with several different interest rate scenarios in seeking satisfactory, consistent levels of profitability within the framework of the Company’s established liquidity, loan, investment, borrowing, and capital policies.

The Company may also use derivative financial instruments to improve the balance between interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities and as one tool to manage interest rate sensitivity while continuing to meet the credit and deposit needs of our customers. From time to time, the Company may enter into interest rate swaps (“swaps”) to facilitate customer transactions and meet their financing needs. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had no derivative contracts to assist in managing interest rate sensitivity.

Liquidity Risk Management

Liquidity is the Company’s ability to convert assets into cash equivalents in order to meet daily cash flow requirements, primarily for deposit withdrawals, loan demand and maturing obligations. Without proper management of its liquidity, the Company could experience higher costs of obtaining funds due to insufficient liquidity, while excessive liquidity can lead to a decline in earnings due to the cost of foregoing alternative higher-yielding investment opportunities.

Liquidity is managed at two levels. The first is the liquidity of the Company. The second is the liquidity of the Bank. The management of liquidity at both levels is essential, because the Company and the Bank are separate legal entities with different funding needs and sources, and each are subject to regulatory guidelines and requirements.

The primary source of funding and the primary source of liquidity for the Company include dividends received from the Bank, and secondarily proceeds from the possible issuance of common stock or other securities. Primary uses of funds for the Company include dividends paid to shareholders, stock repurchases, and interest payments on junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company in connection with trust preferred securities. The junior subordinated debentures are presented as long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the related trust preferred securities are includible in Tier 1 Capital for regulatory capital purposes.

Primary sources of funding for the Bank include customer deposits, other borrowings, repayment and maturity of securities, sales of securities, and sale and repayment of loans. The Bank has access to federal funds lines from various banks and borrowings from the Federal Reserve discount window. In addition to these sources, the Bank has participated in the FHLB’s advance program to obtain funding for its growth. Advances include both fixed and variable terms and are taken out with varying maturities. At March 31, 2012, the Bank had an available line of credit with the FHLB totaling $228.3 million with $25.1 million outstanding. At March 31, 2012, the Bank also had $40.0 million of available federal funds lines with none outstanding. Primary uses of funds include repayment of maturing obligations and growing the loan portfolio.

Management believes that the Company and the Bank have adequate sources of liquidity to meet all known contractual obligations and unfunded commitments, including loan commitments and reasonable borrower, depositor, and creditor requirements over the next twelve months.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Commitments and Contingencies

At March 31, 2012, the Bank had outstanding standby letters of credit of $7.1 million and unfunded loan commitments outstanding of $53.8 million. Because these commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and many will expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment level does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. If needed to fund these outstanding commitments, the Bank could liquidate federal funds sold or a portion of securities available-for-sale, or draw on its available credit facilities.

Mortgage lending activities

Since 2009, we have primarily sold residential mortgage loans in the secondary market to Fannie Mae while retaining the servicing of these loans. The sale agreements for these residential mortgage loans with Fannie Mae and other investors include various representations and warranties regarding the origination and characteristics of the residential mortgage loans. Although the representations and warranties vary among investors, they typically cover ownership of the loan, validity of the lien securing the loan, the absence of delinquent taxes or liens against the property securing the loan, compliance with loan criteria set forth in the applicable agreement, compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, among other matters.

 

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As of March 31, 2012, the unpaid principal balance of the residential mortgage loans we have originated and sold was $263.1 million. Although these loans are generally sold on a non-recourse basis, except for breaches of customary seller representations and warranties, we may have to repurchase residential mortgage loans in cases where we breach such representations or warranties or the other terms of the sale, such as where we fail to deliver required documents or these documents are defective. Investors also may require the repurchase of a mortgage loan when an early payment default underwriting review reveals significant underwriting deficiencies, even if the mortgage loan has subsequently been brought current. Repurchase demands are typically reviewed on an individual loan by loan basis to validate the claims made by the investor and to determine if a contractually required repurchase event has occurred. We seek to reduce and manage the risks of potential repurchases or other claims by mortgage loan investors through our underwriting, quality assurance and servicing practices, including good communications with our residential mortgage investors.

We were not required to repurchase any residential mortgage loans in 2009, 2010 and 2011. In the first quarter of 2012, we repurchased one residential mortgage loan with an unpaid principal balance of $0.3 million. This loan was current as to principal and interest at the time of repurchase, and we incurred no losses on its repurchase.

We service all residential mortgage loans originated and sold by us to Fannie Mae. As servicer, our primary duties are to: (1) collect payments due from borrowers; (2) advance certain delinquent payments of principal and interest; (3) maintain and administer any hazard, title, or primary mortgage insurance policies relating to the mortgage loans;(4) maintain any required escrow accounts for payment of taxes and insurance and administer escrow payments; and (5) foreclose on defaulted mortgage loans or take other actions to mitigate the potential losses to investors consistent with the agreements governing our rights and duties as servicer.

The agreement under which we act as servicer generally specifies a standard of responsibility for actions taken by us in such capacity and provides protection against expenses and liabilities incurred by us when acting in compliance with the respective servicing agreements. However, if we commit a material breach of our obligations as servicer, we may be subject to termination if the breach is not cured within a specified period following notice. The standards governing servicing and the possible remedies for violations of such standards vary by investor. These standards and remedies are determined by servicing guides issued by the investors as well as the contract provisions established between the investors and the Bank. Remedies could include repurchase of an affected loan.

Although to date repurchase requests related to representation and warranty provisions, and servicing activities have been limited, it is possible that requests to repurchase mortgage loans may increase in frequency as investors more aggressively pursue all means of recovering losses on their purchased loans. However, as of March 31, 2012, we believe that this exposure is not material due to the historical level of repurchase requests and loss trends and thus have not established a liability for losses related to mortgage loan repurchases. As of March 31, 2012, 99.6% of our residential mortgage loans serviced for investors were current. We maintain ongoing communications with our investors and will continue to evaluate this exposure by monitoring the level and number of repurchase requests as well as the delinquency rates in our investor portfolios.

Effects of Inflation and Changing Prices

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related consolidated financial data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and practices within the banking industry which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than the effects of general levels of inflation.

CURRENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS

The following accounting pronouncement has been issued by the FASB, but is not yet effective:

ASU 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, expands the disclosure requirements for financial instruments and derivatives that may be offset in accordance with enforceable master netting agreements or similar arrangements. The disclosures are required regardless of whether the instruments have been offset (or netted) in the statement of financial position. Under ASU 2011-11, companies must describe the nature of offsetting arrangements and provide quantitative information about those agreements, including the gross and net amounts of financial instruments that are recognized in the statement of financial position. These changes are effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2013 with retrospective application. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Update will affect the Company’s consolidated financial results since it amends only the disclosure requirements for offsetting financial instruments.

 

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Table 1 – Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes certain designated net interest income amounts presented on a tax-equivalent basis, a non-GAAP financial measure, including the presentation of total revenue and the calculation of the efficiency ratio.

The Company believes the presentation of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis provides comparability of net interest income from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and facilitates comparability within the industry. Although the Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ understanding of its business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP. The reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures from GAAP to non-GAAP is presented below.

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012      2011  
(in thousands)    First
Quarter
     Fourth
Quarter
     Third
Quarter
     Second
Quarter
     First
Quarter
 

Net interest income (GAAP)

   $ 5,001        4,509        4,845        5,057        4,814  

Tax-equivalent adjustment

     414        415        429        440        435  

Net interest income (Tax-equivalent)

   $ 5,415        4,924        5,274        5,497        5,249  
            
            

 

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Table 2 - Selected Quarterly Financial Data

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012     2011  
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)    First
Quarter
    Fourth
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    First
Quarter
 

Results of Operations

          

Net interest income (a)

   $ 5,415       4,924       5,274       5,497       5,249  

Less: tax-equivalent adjustment

     414       415       429       440       435  

Net interest income (GAAP)

     5,001       4,509       4,845       5,057       4,814  

Noninterest income

     4,864       1,461       1,327       1,300       1,089  

Total revenue

     9,865       5,970       6,172       6,357       5,903  

Provision for loan losses

     600       650       600       600       600  

Noninterest expense

     7,542       4,187       4,268       4,308       3,594  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     258       (32     (63     (8     160  

Net earnings

   $ 1,465       1,165       1,367       1,457       1,549  
           

Per share data:

          

Basic and diluted net earnings

   $ 0.40       0.32       0.38       0.40       0.43  

Cash dividends declared

     0.205       0.20       0.20       0.20       0.20  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

          

Basic and diluted

     3,642,738       3,642,738       3,642,738       3,642,738       3,642,728  

Shares outstanding, at period end

     3,642,738       3,642,738       3,642,738       3,642,738       3,642,738  

Book value

   $ 18.11       17.96       17.69       16.77       15.87  

Common stock price

          

High

   $ 21.99       19.65       19.70       19.91       20.37  

Low

     18.23       18.52       19.10       19.40       19.51  

Period end:

     21.99       18.52       19.65       19.75       19.56  

To earnings ratio

     14.66   x      12.10       13.55       14.01       13.49  

To book value

     121   %      103       111       118       123  

Performance ratios:

          

Return on average equity

     8.86   %      7.15       8.81       9.90       10.84  

Return on average assets

     0.77   %      0.61       0.72       0.75       0.80  

Dividend payout ratio

     51.25   %      62.50       52.63       50.00       46.51  

Asset Quality:

          

Allowance for loan losses as a % of:

          

Loans

     1.97   %      1.87       1.69       2.07       2.13  

Nonperforming loans

     73   %      67       60       95       70  

Nonperforming assets as a % of:

          

Loans and foreclosed properties

     4.53   %      4.83       4.78       4.57       5.20  

Total assets

     2.31   %      2.35       2.39       2.25       2.51  

Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans

     2.69   %      2.80       2.80       2.18       3.03  

Net charge-offs as a % of average loans

     0.02   %      0.08       2.14       0.76       0.45  

Capital Adequacy:

          

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

     15.69   %      15.40       15.25       14.95       14.84  

Total risk-based capital ratio

     16.95   %      16.66       16.51       16.20       16.09  

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

     9.06   %      8.82       8.87       8.65       8.56  

Other financial data:

          

Net interest margin (a)

     3.11   %      2.77       2.98       3.09       2.98  

Effective income tax rate

     14.97   %      NM        NM        NM        9.36  

Efficiency ratio (b)

     73.37   %      65.58       64.66       63.38       56.71  

Selected average balances:

          

Securities

   $ 296,838       294,485       292,027       305,564       320,194  

Loans, net of unearned income

     377,164       372,318       375,614       375,192       372,319  

Total assets

     756,833       766,907       763,771       777,181       776,795  

Total deposits

     629,653       610,543       610,961       625,941       622,720  

Long-term debt

     54,826       85,314       85,319       85,323       91,728  

Total stockholders’ equity

     66,118       65,168       62,041       58,888       57,171  

Selected period end balances:

          

Securities

   $ 299,902       299,582       283,070       296,443       321,098  

Loans, net of unearned income

     380,377       370,263       374,788       373,795       368,909  

Allowance for loan losses

     7,496       6,919       6,340       7,746       7,855  

Total assets

     760,522       776,218       764,637       779,725       781,557  

Total deposits

     641,195       619,552       609,070       627,969       631,394  

Long-term debt

     47,308       85,313       85,317       85,322       85,327  

Total stockholders’ equity

     65,972       65,416       64,422       61,100       57,801  
(a) Tax-equivalent. See “Table 1 - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

(b) Efficiency ratio is the result of noninterest expense divided by the sum of noninterest income and tax-equivalent net ineterest income.

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Table 3 - Average Balances and Net Interest Income Analysis

 

kishore k kishore k kishore k kishore k kishore k kishore k
       Quarter ended March 31,  
       2012        2011  
(Dollars in thousands)      Average
Balance
       Interest
Income/
Expense
       Yield/
Rate
       Average
Balance
       Interest
Income/
Expense
       Yield/
Rate
 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

                             

Loans and loans held for sale (1)

     $ 379,574        $ 5,265          5.58%         $ 374,325        $ 5,287          5.73%   

Securities - taxable

       218,793          1,168          2.15%           240,342          1,695          2.86%   

Securities - tax-exempt (2)

       78,045          1,215          6.26%           79,852          1,278          6.49%   

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total securities

       296,838          2,383          3.23%           320,194          2,973          3.77%   

Federal funds sold

       21,605          14          0.26%           17,864          9          0.20%   

Interest bearing bank deposits

       1,181          —               —             2,295          —               —     

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

       699,198        $ 7,662          4.41%           714,678        $ 8,269          4.69%   

Cash and due from banks

       14,890                    13,715            

Other assets

       42,745                    48,402            

 

    

 

 

                

 

 

           

Total assets

     $ 756,833                  $ 776,795            

 

    

 

 

                

 

 

           

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                             

Deposits:

                             

NOW

     $ 98,173        $ 115          0.47%         $ 91,975        $ 152          0.67%   

Savings and money market

       151,035          239          0.64%           137,601          255          0.75%   

Certificates of deposits less than $100,000

       111,231          475          1.72%           115,295          588          2.07%   

Certificates of deposits and other time deposits of $100,000 or more

       166,448          896          2.17%           189,598          1,175          2.51%   

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

       526,887          1,725          1.32%           534,469          2,170          1.65%   

Short-term borrowings

       3,068          4          0.52%           2,477          3          0.49%   

Long-term debt

       54,826          518          3.80%           91,728          847          3.74%   

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

       584,781        $ 2,247          1.55%           628,674        $ 3,020          1.95%   

Noninterest-bearing deposits

       102,766                    88,251            

Other liabilities

       3,168                    2,699            

Stockholders’ equity

       66,118                    57,171            

 

    

 

 

                

 

 

           

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

     $ 756,833                  $ 776,795            

 

    

 

 

                

 

 

           

Net interest income and margin

          $ 5,415          3.11%              $ 5,249          2.98%   

 

         

 

 

      

 

 

           

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)  Average loan balances are shown net of unearned income and loans on nonaccrual status have been included in the
    computation of average balances.
(2)  Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an income tax rate of 34%.

 

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Table 4 - Loan Portfolio Composition

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012     2011  
(In thousands)    First
Quarter
    Fourth
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    First
Quarter
 

Commercial and industrial

   $ 56,804       54,988       53,888       52,027       51,323  

Construction and land development

     34,350       39,814       40,781       43,864       48,814  

Commercial real estate

     173,265       162,435       166,059       166,272       161,882  

Residential real estate

     105,183       101,725       102,030       100,496       95,997  

Consumer installment

     10,953       11,454       12,105       11,248       10,968  

Total loans

     380,555       370,416       374,863       373,907       368,984  

Less: unearned income

     (178     (153     (75     (112     (75

Loans, net of unearned income

     380,377       370,263       374,788       373,795       368,909  

Less: allowance for loan losses

     (7,496     (6,919     (6,340     (7,746     (7,855

Loans, net

   $ 372,881       363,344       368,448       366,049       361,054  
           

 

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Table 5 - Allowance for Loan Losses and Nonperforming Assets

 

kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal kishore kunal
     2012     2011  
(Dollars in thousands)    First
Quarter
    Fourth
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    First
Quarter
 

Allowance for loan losses:

          

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 6,919       6,340       7,746       7,855       7,676  

Charge-offs:

          

Commercial and industrial

     —            (19     (298     (306     (56

Construction and land development

     —            (41     (1,572     (112     (33

Commercial real estate

     —            (4     (79     —            (339

Residential real estate

     (33     (14     (73     (389     (57

Consumer installment

     (7     (11     (7     (2     (1

Total charge-offs

     (40     (89     (2,029     (809     (486

Recoveries

     17       18       23       100       65  

Net charge-offs

     (23     (71     (2,006     (709     (421

Provision for loan losses

     600       650       600       600       600  

Ending balance

   $ 7,496       6,919       6,340       7,746       7,855  
           

as a % of loans

     1.97   %      1.87       1.69       2.07       2.13  

as a % of nonperforming loans

     73   %      67       60       95       70  

Net charge-offs as a % of average loans

     0.02   %      0.08       2.14       0.76       0.45  

Nonperforming assets:

          

Nonaccrual loans

   $ 10,230       10,354       10,506       8,151       11,166  

Other real estate owned

     7,346       7,898       7,770       9,361       8,450  

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 17,576       18,252       18,276       17,512       19,616  
           

as a % of loans and other real estate owned

     4.53   %      4.83       4.78       4.57       5.20  

as a % of total assets

     2.31   %      2.35       2.39       2.25       2.51  

Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans

     2.69   %      2.80       2.80       2.18       3.03  

Accruing loans 90 days or more past due

   $ 231       —            —            11       158  

 

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Table 6 - Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses

 

     2012      2011  
         First Quarter            Fourth Quarter          Third Quarter          Second Quarter          First Quarter    
(Dollars in thousands)    Amount      %*      Amount      %*      Amount      %*      Amount      %*      Amount      %*  

Commercial and industrial

   $ 845        14.9      $ 948        14.8      $ 762        14.4      $ 767        13.9      $ 1,142        13.9  

Construction and land development

     1,439        9.0        1,470        10.7        1,138        10.9        2,759        11.7        2,257        13.2  

Commercial real estate

     3,816        45.5        3,009        43.9        2,643        44.3        2,722        44.5        2,697        43.9  

Residential real estate

     1,332        27.6        1,363        27.5        1,404        27.2        1,104        26.9        1,284        26.0  

Consumer installment

     64        2.9        129        3.1        178        3.2        190        3.0        202        3.0  

Unallocated

     —                      —                      215                 204                 273           

Total allowance for
loan losses

   $       7,496               $       6,919               $       6,340               $       7,746               $       7,855           
                                                         

* Loan balance in each category expressed as a percentage of total loans.

 

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Table 7 - CDs and Other Time Deposits of $100,000 or More

 

(Dollars in thousands)    March 31, 2012  

Maturity of:

  

3 months or less

   $ 15,827  

Over 3 months through 6 months

     27,206  

Over 6 months through 12 months

     43,282  

Over 12 months

     51,422  

Total CDs and other time deposits of $100,000 or more

   $             137,737  
   

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information called for by ITEM 3 is set forth in ITEM 2 under the caption “MARKET AND LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT” and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company, with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation and as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure in its reports that the Company files or submits to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the normal course of business, the Company and the Bank from time to time are involved in legal proceedings. The Company and Bank management believe there are no pending or threatened legal, governmental, or regulatory proceedings that upon resolution are expected to have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s or the Bank’s financial condition or results of operations. See also, Part I, Item 3 of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our annual report on Form 10-K are not the only the risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results in the future.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Period(1)  

Total Number of

Shares Purchased

 

Average Price Paid

per Share

 

 

Total Number of Shares

Purchased as Part of

Publicly Announced

Plans or Programs

 

Maximum Number of

Shares that May Yet Be

Purchased Under the

Plans or Programs

January 1 - January 31

    ––   ––   ––

February 1 - February 29

    ––   ––   ––

March 1 - March 31

    ––   ––   ––

Total

    ––   ––   ––

(1) Based on trade date, not settlement date.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

 

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

 

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

     
3.1    Certificate of Incorporation of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. and all amendments thereto.*
3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc., adopted as of November 13, 2007. **
31.1    Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by E.L. Spencer, Jr., President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
31.2    Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by David A. Hedges, Vice President, Controller and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer).
32.1    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by David A. Hedges, Vice President, Controller and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer).***
32.2    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by E.L. Spencer, Jr., President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.***
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document****
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document****
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document****
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document****
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document****
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document****

 

 

* Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 10-Q dated September 30, 2002.
** Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 10-K dated March 31, 2008.
*** The certifications attached as exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 to this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are “furnished” to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
**** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or propsectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

            AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC.
      (Registrant)  
Date:                 May 15, 2012                     By:         /s/ E. L. Spencer, Jr.  
            E. L. Spencer, Jr.  
     

      President, Chief Executive Officer and

      Chairman of the Board

Date:                 May 15, 2012                     By:         /s/ David A. Hedges  
            David A. Hedges  
     

      VP, Controller and Chief Financial Officer

      (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)