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BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC - Quarter Report: 2008 September (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 10-Q

 

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2008

 

 

BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Virginia   000-50548   20-0500300

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (Commission file number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

828 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA   24504
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(434) 846-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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.    x  Yes    ¨  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 definition 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   ¨    Smaller reporting company   x

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

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 2,810,255 shares of Common Stock, par value $2.14 per share, were outstanding at November 10, 2008.

 

 

 


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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   1

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

   1

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

   10

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   25

Item 4T. Controls and Procedures

   25

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

   25

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

   25

Item 1A. Risk Factors

   25

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   25

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   26

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   26

Item 5. Other Information

   26

Item 6. Exhibits

   26

SIGNATURES

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

  Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     (unaudited)
September 30,
2008
    (audited)
December 31,
2007
 

Assets

    

Cash and due from banks

   $ 12,605     $ 4,314  

Securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $5,983 in 2008 and $6,523 in 2007)

     5,994       6,494  

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value

     29,882       25,733  

Restricted stock, at cost

     1,998       986  

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,406 in 2008 and $2,146 in 2007

     258,993       224,022  

Premises and equipment, net

     7,040       5,710  

Software, net

     368       292  

Interest receivable

     1,628       1,515  

Other real estate owned

     187       —    

Deferred tax asset

     874       443  

Other assets

     562       551  
                

Total assets

   $ 320,131     $ 270,060  
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Deposits

    

Noninterest bearing demand

     37,204       34,973  

NOW, money market and savings

     98,968       56,995  

Time

     113,180       136,755  
                

Total deposits

     249,352       228,723  

Federal funds purchased

     9,970       5,587  

Repurchase agreements

     15,932       10,542  

FHLB borrowings

     21,000       —    

Interest payable

     349       405  

Other liabilities

     161       279  
                

Total liabilities

   $ 296,764     $ 245,536  
                

Stockholders’ equity

    

Common stock $2.14 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,810,255 as of September 30, 2008 and 2,812,588 shares as of December 31, 2007

     6,014       5,472  

Additional paid-in-capital

     19,469       15,995  

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)

     (841 )     (7 )

Retained earnings (deficit)

     (1,275 )     3,064  
                

Total stockholders’ equity

   $ 23,367     $ 24,524  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 320,131     $ 270,060  
                

See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements

 

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Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
     2008     2007

Interest Income

    

Loans

   $ 4,182     $ 4,209

Securities

    

US Government and agency obligations

     206       284

Mortgage backed securities

     225       29

Municipals

     6       15

Dividends

     —         7

Other (Corporates)

     105       9

Federal Funds sold

     —         28
              

Total interest income

     4,724       4,581
              

Interest Expense

    

Deposits

    

NOW, money market savings

     512       342

Time Deposits

     1,236       1,617

Federal Funds purchased

     25       3

FHLB borrowings

     149       —  

Reverse repurchase agreements

     105       87
              

Total interest expense

     2,027       2,049
              

Net interest income

     2,697       2,532

Provision for loan losses

     218       59
              

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     2,479       2,473
              

Other operating income (loss)

    

Mortgage fee income

     272       358

Service charges, fees, commissions

     245       221

Other

     88       75

Gain on sale of securities

     1       —  

Impairment of securities

     (1,723 )     —  
              

Total other operating income (loss)

     (1,117 )     654
              

Other operating expenses

    

Salaries and employee benefits

     1,261       1,160

Occupancy

     178       173

Equipment

     249       213

Supplies

     93       74

Professional, data processing, and other outside expense

     312       272

Marketing

     107       90

Credit expense

     55       54

Loss (gain) on sale of assets

     (1 )     58

Other

     200       152
              

Total other operating expenses

     2,454       2,246
              

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (1,092 )     881

Income tax expense

     213       300
              

Net Income (loss)

   $ (1,305 )   $ 581
              

Weighted average shares outstanding

     2,809,726       2,813,136
              

Income (loss) per common share – basic

   $ (0.46 )   $ 0.21
              

Income (loss) per common share – diluted

   $ (0.46 )   $ 0.20
              

See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements

 

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Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

 

     For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
     2008     2007

Interest Income

    

Loans

   $ 12,407     $ 11,946

Securities

    

US Government and agency obligations

     623       835

Mortgage backed securities

     528       77

Municipals

     33       32

Dividends

     —         30

Other (Corporates)

     292       10

Federal Funds sold

     18       42
              

Total interest income

     13,901       12,972
              

Interest Expense

    

Deposits

    

NOW, money market savings

     1,100       1,030

Time Deposits

     4,248       4,400

Federal Funds purchased

     74       86

FHLB borrowings

     326       —  

Reverse repurchase agreements

     262       217
              

Total interest expense

     6,010       5,733
              

Net interest income

     7,891       7,239

Provision for loan losses

     473       304
              

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     7,418       6,935
              

Other operating income

    

Mortgage fee income

     945       1,066

Service charges, fees, commissions

     818       680

Other

     290       239

Gain on sale of securities

     93       —  

Impairment of securities

     (1,723 )     —  
              

Total other operating income

     423       1,985
              

Other operating expenses

    

Salaries and employee benefits

     3,830       3,551

Occupancy

     544       521

Equipment

     718       626

Supplies

     276       239

Professional, data processing, and other outside expense

     978       798

Marketing

     301       273

Credit expense

     175       171

Loss on sale of assets

     6       58

Other

     577       442
              

Total other operating expenses

     7,405       6,679
              

Income before income taxes

     436       2,241

Income tax expense

     713       764
              

Net Income (loss)

   $ (277 )   $ 1,477
              

Weighted average shares outstanding

     2,809,163       2,806,062
              

Income (loss) per common share – basic

   $ (0.10 )   $ 0.53
              

Income (loss) per common share – diluted

   $ (0.10 )   $ 0.50
              

See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements

 

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Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

 

     For the Nine Months Ended  
     September 30,
2008
    September 30,
2007
 

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net Income (loss)

   $ (277 )   $ 1,477  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities

    

Depreciation

     559       491  

Net amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on securities

     9       35  

Gain on sale of available for sale securities

     (56 )     —    

Gain on call of available for sale securities

     (37 )     —    

Loss on sale of other real estate owned

     (7 )     (58 )

Provision for loan losses

     473       304  

Stock compensation expense

     3       9  

Impairment on securities

     1,723    

(Increase) in interest receivable

     (113 )     (186 )

(Increase) in other assets

     (186 )     (77 )

(Decrease) in income taxes payable

     (87 )     (105 )

Increase (decrease) in interest payable

     (56 )     104  

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

     (31 )     131  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 1,917     $ 2,125  
                

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities held to maturity

   $ 500     $ 1,000  

Purchases of securities available-for sale

     (20,904 )     (7,219 )

Proceeds from maturities and calls of securities available-for sale

     6,581       2,312  

Proceeds from sale of securities available-for sale

     7,268       499  

Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank stock

     (1 )     (160 )

Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     (1,011 )     (27 )

Origination of loans, net of principal collected

     (35,477 )     (28,160 )

Recoveries on loans charged off

     33       38  

Purchases of premises and equipment

     (1,964 )     (851 )

Proceeds from sale of other assets

     (5 )     —    
                

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (44,980 )   $ (32,568 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Net increase in deposits

   $ 20,629     $ 21,541  

Net increase in federal funds purchased

     4,383       1,113  

Net increase in repurchase agreements

     5,390       4,346  

Net increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     21,000       —    

Acquisition of common stock

     (59 )     —    

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     11       284  
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

   $ 51,354     $ 27,284  
                

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     8,291       (3,159 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   $ 4,314     $ 9,876  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 12,605     $ 6,717  
                

Non cash transactions

    

Transfer of loans to foreclosed assets

   $ 187     $ —    

Fair value adjustment for securities available-for sale

     (1,266 )     208  
                

Cash transactions

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 6,066     $ 5,629  

Cash paid for taxes

     809       856  
                

See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements

 

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Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. (“Financial” or the “Company”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In management’s opinion the accompanying financial statements, which unless otherwise noted are unaudited, reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information as of and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Additional information concerning the organization and business of Financial, accounting policies followed, and other related information are contained in Financial’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2007 included in Financial’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2008.

Financial’s critical accounting policy relates to the evaluation of the allowance for loan losses which is based on management’s opinion of an amount that is adequate to absorb loss in the existing portfolio of Bank of the James (the “Bank”), Financial’s wholly-owned subsidiary. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan loss based on available information including the composition of the loan portfolio, historical loan losses (to the extent available due to limited history), specific impaired loans, availability and quality of collateral, age of the various portfolios, changes in local economic conditions, and loan performance and quality of the portfolio. Different assumptions used in evaluating the adequacy of the Bank’s allowance for loan losses could result in material changes in Financial’s financial condition and results of operations. The Bank’s policies with respect to the methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses involve a higher degree of complexity and require management to make subjective judgments that often require assumptions or estimates about uncertain matters. These critical policies and their assumptions are periodically reviewed with the Board of Directors.

Note 2 – Use of Estimates

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Note 3 – Earnings Per Share

For the quarters ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 basic earnings per share has been computed based upon the weighted average common shares outstanding of 2,809,726 and 2,813,136, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 basic earnings per share has been computed based upon the weighted average common shares outstanding of 2,809,163 and 2,806,062, respectively. All earnings per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the 10% stock dividend paid by Financial in July 2008 as well as all prior stock dividends.

Currently, only the option shares granted to certain officers and other employees of Financial pursuant to the Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan of Financial are considered dilutive under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.” The following is a summary of the earnings per share calculation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.

 

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     Three months ended
September 30,
   Year to date
September 30,
     2008     2007    2008     2007

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,305,000 )   $ 581,000    $ (277,000 )   $ 1,477,000

Weight average number of shares

     2,809,726       2,813,136      2,809,163       2,806,062

Options affect of incremental shares

     —         129,412      —         148,985
                             

Weighted average diluted shares

     2,809,726       2,942,547      2,809,163       2,955,047
                             

Basic EPS (weighted avg shares)

   $ (0.46 )   $ 0.21    $ (0.10 )   $ 0.53
                             

Diluted EPS (Including Option Shares)

   $ (0.46 )   $ 0.20    $ (0.10 )   $ 0.50
                             

The incremental shares associated with option shares was not included in calculating the diluted earnings per share because the Company had a net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and consequently their effect was anti-dilutive.

Note 4 – Impairment of Securities

Our securities available-for sale included approximately $1,899,000 of preferred stock issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (the “GSE”). The value of this stock decreased sharply in September soon after the announcement that the GSE was suspending dividend payments and being placed into conservatorship by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. As a result, we recorded a non-cash other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) charge of $1,723,000 ($0.61 per share) during the quarter ended September 30, 2008 related to this investment. As of September 30, 2008, the book value of this investment was approximately $176,000.

Note 5 – Stock Based Compensation

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”). SFAS 123R requires companies to recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments, such as stock options and restricted stock, based on the fair value of those awards at the date of grant and eliminates the choice to account for employee stock options under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”). The Company adopted SFAS 123R effective January 1, 2006 using the modified prospective method and as such, results for prior periods have not been restated. Prior to January 1, 2006, no compensation expense was recognized by the Company for stock option grants as all such grants had an exercise price not less than fair market value on the date of grant. The Company has not issued any restricted stock.

As a result of adopting SFAS 123R on January 1, 2006, the amount of stock-based compensation included within the non-interest expense category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 is $0 and $3,000, respectively which had no impact on basic and diluted earnings per share for the same period.

 

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Stock option plan activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 is summarized below:

 

     Shares     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
   Average
Intrinsic Value

Options outstanding, January 1, 2008

   327,991     $ 8.58      

Granted

   —         n/a      

Exercised

   (2,494 )     4.21      

Forfeited

   (9,076 )   $ 11.02      
              

Options outstanding, September 30, 2008

   316,421     $ 8.58    4.87    $ 1,304,034

Options exercisable, September 30, 2008

   316,421     $ 8.58    4.87    $ 1,304,034

As of September 30, 2008 there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested option awards, as all expense associated with all current outstanding awards has been realized.

Note 6 – Stock Dividend

On May 15, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a 10% stock dividend. The stock dividend was paid on July 24, 2007 to shareholders of record June 19, 2007. Following the stock dividend, the number of outstanding shares increased by 229,790. The dividend required a reclassification of retained earnings effective May 15, 2007 in the amount of $4,009,000. Of this amount, $497,000 was reclassified as common stock and $3,512,000 was reclassified as additional paid-in-capital. The reclassification did not change total stockholders’ equity. All per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this dividend.

On May 20, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a 10% stock dividend. The stock dividend was paid on July 22, 2008 to shareholders of record June 17, 2008. Following the stock dividend, the number of outstanding shares increased by approximately 256,000. The dividend required a reclassification of retained earnings effective May 20, 2008 in the amount of $4,064,000. Of this amount, $546,000 was reclassified as common stock and $3,518,000 was reclassified as additional paid-in-capital. The reclassification did not change total stockholders’ equity. All per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this dividend.

Note 7 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (SFAS 141(R)). The Standard will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of business combination transactions. SFAS 141(R) establishes the criteria for how an acquiring entity in a business combination recognizes the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction; establishes the acquisition date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed; and requires the acquirer to disclose to investors and other users all of the information they need to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination. Acquisition related costs including finder’s fees, advisory, legal, accounting valuation and other professional and consulting fees are required to be expensed as incurred. SFAS 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and early implementation is not permitted. The Company does not expect the implementation to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent, the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest, changes in a parent’s ownership interest, and the valuation of retained noncontrolling equity investments when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. The Statement also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosures to clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The Company does not expect the implementation of SFAS 160 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (SFAS 161). SFAS 161 changes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application permitted. The Company does not expect the implementation of SFAS 161 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (SFAS 162). This Statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. SFAS 162 becomes effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411. The Company does not expect the implementation of SFAS 162 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” (FSP 157-2). FSP FAS 157-2 delays the effective date of SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The delay is intended to allow the FASB and constituents additional time to consider the effect of various implementation issues that have arisen, or that may arise, from the application of Statement 157. FSP 157-2 defers the effective date of Statement 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, for items within the scope of this FSP. Examples of items to which the deferral would and would not apply are listed in the FSP. The Company does not expect the implementation of FSP 157-2 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active” (FSP 157-3). FSP 157-3 clarifies the application of SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” in a market that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. This FSP was effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements have not been issued.

 

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Note – 8 Fair Value Measurements

SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined 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, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

 

   

Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy:

Securities

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities would include highly liquid government bonds, mortgage products and exchange traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flow. Level 2 securities would include U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset backed and other securities. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Currently, all of the Company’s securities are considered to be Level 2 securities.

Loans held for sale

Loans held for sale are required to be measured in a lower of cost or fair value. Under SFAS No. 157, market value is to represent fair value. Management obtains quotes or bids on all or part of these loans directly from the purchasing financial institutions. Premiums received or to be received on the quotes or bids are indicative of the fact that cost is lower than fair value. At September 30, 2008, the Company had no loans available for sale.

Impaired loans

SFAS No. 157 applies to loans measured for impairment using the practical expedients permitted by SFAS No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, including impaired loans measured at an observable market price (if available), or at the fair value of the loan’s collateral (if the loan is collateral dependent). Fair value of the loan’s collateral, when the loan is dependent on collateral, is determined by appraisals or independent valuation which is then adjusted for the cost related to liquidation of the collateral.

Other Real Estate Owned

Certain assets such as other real estate owned (OREO) are measured at fair value less cost to sell. We believe that the fair value component in its valuation follows the provisions of SFAS No. 157.

 

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

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan” and similar expressions and variations thereof identify certain of such forward-looking statements which speak only as of the dates on which they were made. Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: economic conditions (both generally and more specifically in the markets in which we operate); competition for our customers from other providers of financial services; government legislation and regulation (which changes from time to time and over which we have no control); changes in the value of real estate securing loans made by the Bank; changes in interest rates; and material unforeseen changes in the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of our customers. Other risks, uncertainties and factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements we make.

GENERAL

Critical Accounting Policies

Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc.’s (“Financial”) financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). The financial information contained within our statements is, to a significant extent, based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained either when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset or relieving a liability. We use historical loss ratios as one factor in determining the inherent loss that may be present in our loan portfolio. Actual losses could differ significantly from the historical factors that we use in estimating risk. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method. Although the economics of our transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact our transactions could change.

The allowance for loan losses is management’s estimate of the losses that may be sustained in our loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: (i) SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and are reasonably estimable and (ii) SFAS No. 114, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan,” which requires that losses on impaired loans be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance. See “Management Discussion and Analysis ‘Results of Operations – Allowance for Loan Losses and Loan Loss Reserve’” below for further discussion of the allowance for loan losses.

Recent Regulatory Developments

The following is a summary of recently enacted laws and regulations that could materially impact the Company’s results of operations or financial condition. This discussion is qualified in its entirety by reference to such laws and regulations and should be read in conjunction with “Supervision and Regulation of Financial” and “Supervision and Regulation of the Bank” discussions contained in “Item 1. Business” of the Company’s 2007 Form 10-K filed on March 26, 2008.

 

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On October 3, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the “EESA”) enacted by the U.S. Congress in response to the financial crises affecting the banking system and financial markets and going concern threats to investment banks and other financial institutions. Pursuant to the EESA, the U.S. Department of Treasury (“U.S. Treasury”) has the authority to, among other things, purchase up to $700 billion of mortgages, mortgage-backed securities and certain other financial instruments from financial institutions for the purpose of stabilizing and providing liquidity to the U.S. financial markets. The EESA also included a provision to increase the amount of deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) to $250,000.

On October 14, 2008, the U.S Treasury announced the Troubled Asset Relief Program Capital Purchase Program (the “TARP Capital Purchase Program”). This program would make $250 billion of capital available to U.S. financial institutions from the $700 billion authorized by the EESA in the form of preferred stock investments by the U.S. Treasury under the following general terms:

 

   

the preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury (“Treasury Preferred Stock”) would pay 5% dividends for the first five years, and then 9% dividends thereafter;

 

   

in connection with the purchase of preferred stock, the U.S. Treasury will receive warrants entitling the U.S. Treasury to buy the participating institution’s common stock with a market price equal to 15% of the Treasury Preferred Stock;

 

   

the Treasury Preferred Stock may not be redeemed for a period of three years, except with proceeds from high-quality private capital;

 

   

the consent of the U.S. Treasury will be required to increase common dividends per share or any share repurchases, with limited exceptions, during the first three years, unless the Treasury Preferred Stock has been redeemed or transferred to third parties; and

 

   

participating companies must adopt the U.S Treasury’s standards for executive compensation and corporate governance for the period during which the U.S. Treasury holds the equity issued under the TARP Capital Purchase Program.

Also on October 14, 2008, the FDIC announced a new program – the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program – that provides unlimited deposit insurance on funds in non-interest-bearing transaction deposit accounts not otherwise covered by the existing deposit insurance limit of $250,000, as well as a 100% guarantee of the senior debt of all FDIC-insured institutions and their holding companies. All eligible institutions will be covered under the program for the first 30 days without incurring any costs. After the initial period, participating institutions will be assessed a charge of 10 basis points per annum for the additional insured deposits and a charge of 75 basis points per annum for guaranteed senior unsecured debt.

Because both the TARP Capital Purchase Program and the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program were just recently announced, management’s evaluation of both programs and their potential impact on the Company’s future financial condition and results of operations remains ongoing. While no definitive decisions have been made yet with respect to the TARP Capital Purchase Program, management expects the Company to participate in the unlimited deposit insurance beyond the initial 30-day period and opt in to the coverage, which management expects will help attract and retain small business accounts and will insure the Bank’s current Fed Funds borrowings.

 

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Overview

Financial is a bank holding company with its headquarters in Lynchburg, Virginia. Financial was incorporated at the direction of Bank of the James (the “Bank”) on October 3, 2003 to serve as a bank holding company of the Bank. Financial had no business until January 1, 2004 when it acquired the common stock of the Bank through a statutory share exchange on a one-for-one basis. In addition to the Bank, Financial wholly-owns BOTJ Investment Group, Inc. (“Investment Group”) through which we offer brokerage, fixed and variable annuity products, and related services to the public through a third party broker-dealer. The Bank also wholly-owns BOTJ Insurance, Inc. (“BOTJ Insurance”) through which we act as an agent for insurance and annuity products. The Bank and the Investment Group are our only subsidiaries and primary assets. Financial conducts its business through the following lines: community banking through the Bank, insurance agency services through the BOTJ Insurance, mortgage origination through the Mortgage Division of the Bank, and securities brokerage services through Investment Group.

The Bank is a Virginia banking corporation headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Bank was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia as a state chartered bank in 1998 and began banking operations in July 1999. The Bank was organized to engage in general retail and commercial banking business. The Bank is a community-oriented financial institution that provides varied banking services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and professional concerns in the Central Virginia, Region 2000 area, which encompasses the seven jurisdictions of the Town of Altavista, Amherst County, Appomattox County, the City of Bedford, Bedford County, Campbell County, and the City of Lynchburg. The Bank strives to provide its customers with products comparable to statewide regional banks located in its market area, while maintaining the prompt response time and level of service of a community bank. Management believes this operating strategy has particular appeal in the Bank’s market area.

The Bank was organized in part as a response to the loss of many of the Central Virginia, Region 2000 area’s local financial institutions through mergers with larger, non-local banks and bank holding companies. The organizers perceived that local customers who once relied on experienced personal attention were being forced to use 800 numbers, computerized menus, and persons in other localities who were not familiar with their needs.

The Bank opened for business on July 22, 1999 to fill this void left in the Region 2000 market. The Bank’s organizers recognized that an opportunity existed to create a banking institution designed exclusively for a market that expected personalized service. The idea was to build a financial institution staffed with experienced professionals who would place a high value on knowing their customers and serving their distinctive banking needs.

The Bank was capitalized by more than 2,400 shareholders that wanted a new local bank. These investors provided the initial customer base and are integral to the success of the Bank. Management believes that the key to the Bank’s success lies in providing Bank customers with personalized service while providing products and services that meet their banking needs.

The Bank’s principal office is located at 828 Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia 24504 and its telephone number is (434) 846-2000. The Bank also maintains a website at www.bankofthejames.com.

Financial declared a 10% stock dividend on May 15, 2007 which was paid on July 24, 2007. Financial declared a 10% stock dividend on May 20, 2008 which was paid on July 22, 2008 to shareholders of record on June 17, 2008.

Investment Group was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2006. In April 2006, Investment Group began providing securities brokerage services to Bank customers and others. Investment Group provides the services through an agreement with Community Bankers’ Securities, LLC (“CB Securities”), a registered broker-dealer. Under this agreement, CB Securities will operate service centers in one or more branches of the Bank. As of the date hereof, Investment Group’s

 

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only center is located in the Church Street office. All centers will be staffed by a dual employee of Investment Group and CB Securities. Investment Group receives commissions on transactions generated and in some cases ongoing management fees such as mutual fund 12b-1 fees. As of the date hereof, Investment Group has been conducting business for approximately two and one-half years and its financial impact on the consolidated financials of the Company has been mimimal. In addition, Investment Group has purchased 4.96% of CBS Holdings, LLC for $10,000. CBS Holdings is owned by approximately 11 financial institutions and currently has an option to purchase up to 10% of CB Securities.

BOTJ Insurance was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2008. In September 2008, BOTJ Insurance began offering its services to the public from space in the Main Street Branch.

Our operating results depend primarily upon the Bank’s net interest income, which is determined by the difference between (i) interest and dividend income on earning assets, which consist primarily of loans, investment securities and other investments, and (ii) interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, which consist principally of deposits and other borrowings. The Bank’s net income also is affected by its provision for loan losses, as well as the level of its non-interest income, including loan fees and service charges, and its non-interest expenses, including salaries and employee benefits, occupancy expense, data processing expenses, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation premiums, expense (both direct and indirect) in complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, miscellaneous other expenses, franchise taxes, and income taxes.

The Bank intends to enhance its profitability by increasing its market share in the Region 2000 area, providing additional services to its customers, and controlling costs.

On October 23, 2008, the Bank opened a branch bank location located at 1405 Ole Dominion Boulevard in the City of Bedford, Virginia, located off of Independence Boulevard (the “Bedford Branch”). The Bank currently serves its customers through the following eight full service offices: the main office located at 828 Main Street in Lynchburg (opened October 2004) (the “Main Street Office”), a branch located at 615 Church Street in Lynchburg (opened July 1999), a branch located at 5204 Fort Avenue in Lynchburg (opened November 2000), a branch located on South Amherst Highway in Amherst County (the “Madison Heights Branch”) (opened June 2002), a branch located at 17000 Forest Road in Forest (the “Forest Branch”) (opened February 2005); a branch located at 4935 Boonsboro Road, Suites C and D in Lynchburg (the “Boonsboro Branch”) (opened April 2006), a branch located at 164 South Main Street, Amherst, Virginia (the “Amherst Branch”) (opened January 2007), and the Bedford Branch. In addition, the Bank, through its mortgage division, originates residential mortgage loans through two offices—one located at the Forest Branch and the other located at 14662 Moneta Rd., Suite A in Moneta (opened July 2005).

The Bank continuously evaluates areas located within Region 2000 to identify additional viable branch locations. Based on this ongoing evaluation, the Bank may acquire one or more additional suitable sites.

Subject to regulatory approval, the Bank anticipates opening additional branches during the next two fiscal years. Although numerous factors could influence the Bank’s expansion plans, the following discussion provides a general overview of the additional branch locations that the Bank currently is planning:

 

   

Town of Altavista, Virginia. The Bank has purchased certain real property and improvements thereto located at 1110 Main Street in the Town of Altavista, Virginia. The Bank has determined that the building currently located on the property is not suitable for a branch bank and will be replaced. The Bank anticipates that it will begin constructing improvements for use as a permanent bank branch in the fourth quarter of

 

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2008 with a goal of opening the branch by the end of the first quarter of 2009. The Bank received regulatory approval to operate a temporary location at 815 Main Street in Altavista, and anticipates opening the temporary branch in mid to late November, 2008.

 

   

Timberlake Road Area, Campbell County (Lynchburg), Virginia. The Bank has purchased certain real property located at the intersection of Turnpike and Timberlake Roads, Campbell County, Virginia. The Bank has determined that the existing structures are insufficient for use as a bank branch. The Bank does not anticipate requesting approval to open a branch at this location prior to late 2009.

The Bank estimates that the cost of improvements, furniture, fixtures, and equipment necessary to upfit these properties will be between $1,300,000 and $1,700,000 per location. Subject to terms acceptable to the Bank, the Bank may consider entering into one or more sale-leaseback arrangements for these and other branches.

Although the Bank cannot predict with certainty the financial impact of each new branch, management generally anticipates that each new branch will become profitable within 12 to 18 months of operation.

Except as set forth herein, the Bank does not expect to purchase any significant property or equipment in the upcoming 12 months. Future branch openings are subject to regulatory approval.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Bank is a party to various financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets and could impact the overall liquidity and capital resources to the extent customers accept and or use these commitments.

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. A summary of the Bank’s commitments is as follows:

 

     September 30,
2008
     (in thousands)

Commitments to extend credit

   $ 46,922

Letters of Credit

     3,384
      

Total

   $ 50,306
      

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Because many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on the Bank’s credit evaluation of the customer.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. Collateral is required in instances that the Bank deems necessary.

 

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SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion represents management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of Financial as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. It should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included elsewhere herein and should be read in the context of the length of time for which the Bank has been operating.

All financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Financial Condition Summary

September 30, 2008 as Compared to December 31, 2007

Total assets were $320,131,000 on September 30, 2008 compared with $270,060,000 at December 31, 2007, an increase of 18.54%. The increase in total assets is due in part to an increase in loans, which were funded by increased deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings.

Total deposits grew from $228,723,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007 to $249,352,000 on September 30, 2008, an increase of 9.02%, driven in large part by increased deposits at the Amherst Branch, Boonsboro Branch, and Forest Branch. In addition, the Bank’s effort to increase non-FDIC insured sweep accounts (repurchase agreements) resulted in an increased balance in these accounts to $15,932,000 on September 30, 2008 from $10,542,000 on December 31, 2007.

To complement deposits in funding asset growth and due to the attractive rates on these funds, the Bank funded $21,000,000 of earning asset growth with short to medium term advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBA).

Loans, net of unearned income and allowance, increased to $258,993,000 on September 30, 2008 from $224,022,000 on December 31, 2007, an increase of 15.61%. Total loans increased to $261,399,000 on September 30, 2008 from $226,167,000 on December 31, 2007. The following summarizes the position of the Bank’s loan portfolio as of the dates indicated by dollar amount and percentages (dollar amounts in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2008     December 31, 2007     September 30, 2007  
     Amount    Percentage     Amount    Percentage     Amount    Percentage  

Commercial

   $ 49,331    18.87 %   $ 43,877    19.40 %   $ 44,697    20.55 %

Real estate construction

     43,233    16.54 %     36,296    16.05 %     35,458    16.31 %

Real estate mortgage

     129,077    49.38 %     114,278    50.53 %     106,771    49.10 %

Consumer

     38,074    14.57 %     31,613    13.98 %     29,522    13.58 %

Other

     1,684    0.64 %     103    0.05 %     1,009    0.46 %
                                       

Total loans

   $ 261,399    100.00 %   $ 226,167    100.00 %   $ 217,457    100.00 %
                                       

Total nonperforming assets, which consist of non-accrual loans and other real estate owned (“OREO”) increased to $3,444,000 on September 30, 2008 from $1,246,000 on December 31, 2007. Non-accrual loans increased to $3,257,000 on September 30, 2008 from $1,246,000 on December 31, 2007. Management has provided for the anticipated losses on these loans in the loan loss reserve and does not anticipate that they will have a material impact on the financial condition of the Bank. OREO represents real property owned by the Bank either through purchase at foreclosure or received from the

 

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borrower through a deed in lieu of foreclosure. On December 31, 2007, the Bank had no OREO property. As of September 30, 2008, the Bank was carrying one OREO property on its books at a value of $187,000. Since the end of the third quarter, the Bank has sold this property and incurred no loss. As of the date of this filing, the Bank has no OREO property.

The following tables set forth information regarding impaired and non-accrual loans as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:

 

     Impaired & Non-Accrual Loans
     (dollars in thousands)
     September 30, 2008    December 31, 2007

Impaired loans without a valuation allowance

   $ 7,464    $ 10,355

Impaired loans with a valuation allowance

     7,983      4,503
             

Total impaired loans

   $ 15,447    $ 14,858
             

Valuation allowance related to impaired loans

   $ 1,556    $ 1,389

Total non-accrual loans

   $ 3,257    $ 1,246

Total loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing

   $ —      $ —  

 

     Average Investment in Impaired Loans
     (dollars in thousands)
     Period Ended
     September 30, 2008    December 31, 2007

Average investment in impaired loans

   $ 15,153    $ 13,891
             

Interest income recognized on impaired loans

   $ 575    $ 988
             

Interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans

   $ 575    $ 988
             

No non-accrual loans were excluded from impaired loan disclosure under SFAS No. 114 at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. If interest on these loans had been accrued, such income would have approximated $149,000 and $88,000, on September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. Loan payments received on non-accrual loans are first applied to principal. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status there are several negative implications. First, all interest accrued but unpaid at the time of the classification is deducted from the interest income totals for the Bank. Second, accruals of interest are discontinued until it becomes certain that both principal and interest can be repaid. Third, there may be actual losses that necessitate additional provisions for credit losses charged against earnings. These loans were included in the non-performing loan totals listed above.

Cash and cash equivalents increased to $12,605,000 on September 30, 2008 from $4,314,000 on December 31, 2007. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash due from correspondents, cash in vault, and overnight investments (including federal funds sold). This increase is due in part to routine fluctuations in deposits, including fluctuations in transactional accounts and professional settlement accounts, both of which are subject to fluctuations, and will contribute to variations in cash and cash equivalents and the Bank does not consider this change to be material.

Securities held-to-maturity decreased to $5,994,000 on September 30, 2008 from $6,494,000 on December 31, 2007, which resulted from the call of securities prior to maturity. Securities available-for-sale increased to $29,882,000 on September 30, 2008 from $25,733,000 on December 31, 2007. During

 

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the nine months ended September 30, 2008 the Bank has received proceeds from maturities and/or calls of securities-available-for sale totaling $6,581,000 and has received proceeds from sale of securities available-for sale totaling $7,268,000. The Bank purchased $20,904,000 in securities available-for sale during the same period. The increase from December 31, 2007 in securities available-for-sale was primarily due to the investment of surplus funds in longer term, higher yielding securities. This increase was offset in part due to other than temporary impairment related to the Company’s investments in preferred stock of Federal National Mortgage Association, as discussed in more detail under “Results of Operations—Earnings Summary” below.

The following table summarizes the Bank’s holdings for both securities held-to-maturity and securities available-for-sale as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (amounts in thousands):

 

     Amortized
Costs
   September 30, 2008
Gross Unrealized
    Fair
Value
        Gains    (Losses)    

Held to Maturity

          

US Gov’t & Agency obligations

   $ 5,994    $ 16    $ (27 )   $ 5,983
                            

Available-for sale

          

US Gov’t & Agency obligations

   $ 8,994    $ —      $ (122 )   $ 8,872

Mortgage-backed securities

     17,788      16      (304 )     17,500

Municipals

     718      1      (32 )     687

Other

     3,658      —        (835 )     2,823
                            
   $ 31,158    $ 17    $ (1,293 )   $ 29,882
                            
     Amortized
Costs
   December 31, 2007
Gross Unrealized
    Fair
Value
        Gains    (Losses)    

Held to Maturity

          

US Gov’t & Agency obligations

   $ 6,494    $ 32    $ (3 )   $ 6,523
                            

Available-for sale

          

US Gov’t & Agency obligations

   $ 14,954    $ —      $ —       $ 15,083

Mortgage-backed securities

     4,764      19      (49 )     4,734

Municipals

     2,547      1      (25 )     2,523

Other

     3,478      —        (85 )     3,393
                            
   $ 25,743    $ 149    $ (159 )   $ 25,733
                            

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Bank’s investments, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at the date indicated (amounts in thousands):

 

     Less than 12 months     More than 12 months     Total  

September 30, 2008

   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Losses)
 

Description of securities

               

U.S. agency obligations

   $ 11,988    $ (150 )   $ —      $ —       $ 11,988    $ (150 )

Mortgage-backed securities

     15,245      (284 )     808      (20 )     16,053      (304 )

Municipals

     239      (32 )     —        —         239      (32 )

Other

     2,994      (552 )     488      (282 )     3,482      (834 )
                                             

Total temporarily impaired securities

   $ 30,466    $ (1,018 )   $ 1,296    $ (302 )   $ 31,762    $ (1,320 )
                                             

 

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     Less than 12 months     More than 12 months     Total  

December 31, 2007

   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Losses)
 

Description of securities

               

U.S. agency obligations

   $ —      $ —       $ 1,992    $ (3 )   $ 1,992    $ (3 )

Mortgage-backed securities

     1,001      (18 )     1,569      (31 )     2,570      (49 )

Municipals

     1,684      (24 )     497      (1 )     2,181      (25 )

Other

     3,393      (85 )     —        —         3,393      (85 )
                                             

Total temporarily impaired securities

   $ 6,078    $ (127 )   $ 4,058    $ (35 )   $ 10,136    $ (162 )
                                             

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and may do so more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of Financial to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

At September 30, 2008, the Company does not consider the unrealized losses as other-than-temporary losses due to the nature of the securities involved. The Bank currently owns 24 securities that are being evaluated for other than temporary impairment. Eighteen of these securities are S&P rated AAA, one is S&P rated AA, and five are S&P rated A. Of these securities fifteen are obligations of government sponsored entities, one is a municipal bank-qualified issue, and four are issued by publicly traded United States corporations. The securities issued by publicly traded corporations are classified as “Other” in the tables set forth above.

Based on the analysis performed by management as mandated by the Bank’s investment policy, management believes the default risk to be minimal. Because the Bank has the ability to hold securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable future if classified as available-for-sale, no declines currently are deemed to be other-than-temporary.

At September 30, 2008, Financial had liquid assets of approximately $42,487,000 in the form of cash and available-for-sale investments. Management believes that liquid assets were adequate at September 30, 2008. Management anticipates that additional liquidity will be provided by the growth in deposit accounts and loan repayments at the Bank. In addition, the Bank has the ability to purchase federal funds on the open market and borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank’s discount window, if necessary.

Management is not aware of any trends, events or uncertainties that are reasonably likely to have a material negative impact on Financial’s short-term or long-term liquidity.

 

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At September 30, 2008, the Bank had a leverage ratio of 7.80%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 9.44% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.38%. As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 the Bank’s regulatory capital levels exceeded those established for well-capitalized institutions. The following table sets forth the minimum capital requirements and the Bank’s capital position as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:

 

      September 30,
2008
   December 31,
2007
Analysis of Capital (in 000’s)      

Tier 1 Capital:

     

Common stock

   $ 3,743    $ 3,743

Surplus

     13,313      13,311

Retained earnings

     7,208      6,981
             

Total Tier 1 capital

   $ 24,264    $ 24,035
             

Tier 2 Capital:

     

Allowance for loan losses

     2,406      2,145
             

Total Tier 2 Capital:

     2,406      2,145
             

Total risk-based capital

   $ 26,670    $ 26,180
             

Risk weighted assets

   $ 256,947    $ 219,180

Average total assets

   $ 311,157    $ 268,187

 

     Actual     Regulatory Benchmarks  
      September 30,
2008
    December 31,
2007
    For Capital
Adequacy
Purposes
    For Well
Capitalized
Purposes
 
Capital Ratios:         

Tier 1 capital to average total assets ratio (leverage ratio)

   7.80 %   8.96 %   4.00 %   5.00 %

Tier 1 risk based capital ratio

   9.44 %   10.97 %   4.00 %   6.00 %

Total risk-based capital ratio

   10.38 %   11.94 %   8.00 %   10.00 %

The above tables set forth the capital position and analysis for the Bank only. The capital ratios for the Company on a consolidated basis are comparable to the capital ratios of the Bank.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three and nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

Earnings Summary

Financial had a net (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 of ($1,305,000) and ($277,000) respectively, compared to a net income of $581,000 and $1,477,000 for the comparable periods in 2007. Basic earnings (loss) per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were ($0.46) and ($0.10), respectively, compared with $0.21 and $0.53 for the same periods in 2007. Fully diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were ($0.46) and ($0.10) compared with $0.20 and $0.50 for the same periods in 2007. All earnings (loss) per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the 10% stock dividend paid by Financial in July 2007 and the 10% stock dividend paid in July 2008 as well as all prior stock dividends.

The decline in net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the same periods in 2007 resulted primarily from a non-cash other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) charge of $1,723,000 ($0.61 per share) related to the Company’s investments in preferred stock of Federal National Mortgage Association (the “GSE”). The value of this stock decreased sharply in September soon after the announcement that the GSE was suspending dividend payments and being placed into conservatorship by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. We previously disclosed this OTTI charge on Form 8-K filed on September 18, 2008.

 

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Recent legislation (the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act), will enable the Company to realize a tax benefit on a percentage of the OTTI charge in the fourth quarter. The amount of the tax benefit will be approximately $585,000 which will lower the net charge from $1,723,000 to $1,138,000.

Exclusive of the OTTI charge, the Company would have had net income of $418,000, or $0.15 per basic share ($0.14 diluted), for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and net income of $1,446,000, or $0.51 per basic share ($0.49 diluted), for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Earnings were also reduced because of the decreased margins resulting from decreased interest rates on earning assets and an increase in the loan loss reserve.

These operating results represent an annualized (negative) return on stockholders’ equity of (20.93%) and (1.50%) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, compared with an annualized return of 10.1% and 8.75% for the same periods in 2007. The Company had an annualized (negative) return on average assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 of (1.67%) and (0.13%), respectively, compared with an annualized return of 0.91% and 0.81% for the same periods in 2007. The negative returns for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were a direct result of the negative earnings created by the OTTI charge discussed above.

Interest Income, Interest Expense, and Net Interest Income

Interest income increased to $4,724,000 and $13,901,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 from $4,581,000 and $12,972,000 for the same periods in 2007, an increase of 3.12% and 7.16% respectively. These increases were due to an increase in interest earning assets, including loans and investment securities.

Interest expense decreased to $2,027,000 from $2,049,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 from the same period in 2007, a decrease of 1.07%. Interest expense increased to $6,010,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 from $5,733,000 for the same period in 2007, an increase of 4.83%. The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was primarily attributable to the repricing of certificates of deposit at lower rates. This was partially offset by an overall increase in the balance of interest bearing liabilities. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the same period last year was caused primarily by the increase in the balance of interest bearing liabilities, including the recently-introduced “2010 Savings Account” that will pay customers a minimum annual percentage yield of 3.00% through February 2010.

The fundamental source of the Bank’s revenue is net interest income, which is determined by the difference between (i) interest and dividend income on interest earning assets, which consist primarily of loans, investment securities and other investments, and (ii) interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, which consist principally of deposits and other borrowings. Net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $2,697,000 and $7,891,000, respectively compared with $2,532,000 and $7,239,000 for the same periods in 2007. The net interest margin decreased to 3.63% and 3.79% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, from 4.16% and 4.20% in the same periods a year ago. The growth in net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared with the comparable three and nine months in 2007 was due to the increase in average interest-earning assets, which was the result of growth in the loan portfolio funded by the growth in deposits. The Bank increased the rates that it pays on deposit accounts in response to competition and this contributed to the decrease in the net interest margin.

Financial’s net interest margin analysis and average balance sheets are shown in Schedule I on page 23.

 

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Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income (loss), which is comprised primarily of fees and charges on transactional deposit accounts, mortgage loan origination fees, commissions on sales of investments and the Bank’s ownership interest in a title insurance agency, decreased to ($1,117,000) and $423,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 from $654,000 and $1,985,000 for the comparable periods in 2007. $1,723,000 of this decrease was due to the OTTI charge discussed under “Earnings Summary” above.

Exclusive of the OTTI charge, non-interest income decreased 7.34% to $606,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 from $654,000 for the comparable period in 2007. Exclusive of the OTTI charge, non-interest income increased 8.11% to $2,146,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 from $1,985,000 for the same period in 2007. This decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the same period last year was due primarily to a decrease in the amount and volume of mortgages originated through the Mortgage Division. This increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 from the same period in 2007 was due in large part to an increase in commissions earned by Investment Group as well as an increase in the amount and volume of mortgages originated by the Mortgage Division.

The Bank, through the Mortgage Division, originates both conforming and non-conforming consumer residential mortgage loans in the Region 2000 area. As part of the Bank’s overall risk management strategy, all of the loans originated and closed by the Mortgage Division are presold to major national mortgage banking or financial institutions. The Mortgage Division assumes no credit or interest rate risk on these mortgages. In July, 2005, the Mortgage Division opened its second mortgage origination office. This office is located in Moneta and was opened to serve the Smith Mountain Lake market. The Bank anticipates that this office will contribute additional non-interest income during 2008.

We anticipate that Investment Group and the Mortgage Division will continue to contribute additional non-interest income in the remainder of 2008.

In September, 2008, the Company began operating BOTJ Insurance, Inc. (“BOTJ Insurance”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank. Management does not expect BOTJ Insurance to have a material impact on non-interest income in the foreseeable future.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased to $2,454,000 and $7,405,000 from $2,246,000 and $6,679,000 for the comparable periods in 2007. These 9.26% and 10.87% increases in non-interest expense from the prior comparable periods can be attributed to increased occupancy expenses, along with an increase in personnel expense. Total personnel expense increased to $1,261,000 and $3,830,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008, from $1,160,000 and $3,551,000 for the comparable periods in 2007. Compensation for some employees of the Mortgage Division and Investment Group is commission-based and therefore subject to fluctuation. The Bank also had increases in depreciation expense, data processing fees, and other operating expenses, all of which are related to the growth of the Bank.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is charged to earnings to bring the total allowance to a level deemed appropriate by management and is based upon many factors, including calculations of specific impairment of certain loans, general economic conditions, actual and expected credit losses, loan performance measures, historical trends and specific conditions of the individual borrower. Based on the application of the loan loss calculation, the Bank provided $218,000 and $473,000 to the allowance for loan loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to provisions of $59,000 and $304,000 for the comparable periods in 2007. Management believes that the current allowance for loan loss of $2,406,000 (or 0.92% of total loans) at September 30, 2008 is adequate.

 

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The following sets forth the reconciliation of the allowance for loan loss:

 

     Three months ended
September 30,

(in thousands)
    Nine months ended
September 30,

(in thousands)
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 2,275     $ 2,176     $ 2,146     $ 2,091  

Provision for loan losses

     218       59       473       304  

Loans charged off

     (97 )     (88 )     (246 )     (262 )

Recoveries of loans charged off

     10       23       33       37  
                                

Balance, end of period

   $ 2,406     $ 2,170     $ 2,406     $ 2,170  
                                

Income Taxes

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, Financial had an income tax expense of $213,000 and $713,000, respectively. Based on its 2007 income tax liability, Financial made an income tax payment of $256,000 during the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

 

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Schedule I

Net Interest Margin Analysis

Average Balance Sheets

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

Net Interest Margin Analysis

Average Balance Sheets

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

 

     2008     2007  
     Average
Balance
Sheet
    Interest
Income/
Expense
   Average
Rates
Earned/Paid
    Average
Balance
Sheet
    Interest
Income/
Expense
   Average
Rates
Earned/Paid
 

ASSETS

              

Loans, including fees

   $ 253,031     $ 4,183    6.56 %   $ 211,725     $ 4,210    7.89 %

Federal funds sold

     58       —      0.00 %     2,241       28    4.96 %

Securities

     39,776       530    5.29 %     26,470       337    5.05 %

Federal agency equities

     1,943       11    2.25 %     785       6    3.03 %

CBB equity

     56       —      —         56       —      —    
                                          

Total earning assets

     294,864       4,724    6.36 %     241,277       4,581    7.53 %
                              

Allowance for loan losses

     (2,278 )          (2,177 )     

Non-earning assets

     17,985            14,924       
                          

Total assets

   $ 310,571          $ 254,024       
                          

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

              

Deposits

              

Demand interest bearing

   $ 35,667     $ 136    1.51 %   $ 42,869     $ 294    2.72 %

Savings

     54,694       375    2.72 %     11,894       49    1.63 %

Time deposits

     118,292       1,237    4.15 %     130,543       1,616    4.91 %
                                          

Total interest bearing deposits

     208,653       1,748    3.32 %     185,306       1,959    4.19 %

Other borrowed funds

              

Fed funds purchased

     3,722       25    2.66 %     286       3    4.16 %

Repurchase agreements

     16,401       104    2.52 %     11,416       87    3.02 %

Other borrowings

     21,000       150    2.83 %     —         —      —    
                                          

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     249,776       2,027    3.22 %     197,008       2,049    4.13 %
                              

Non-interest bearing deposits

     35,627            33,627       

Other liabilities

     616            566       
                          

Total liabilities

     286,019            231,201       

Stockholders’ equity

     24,552            22,823       
                          

Total liabilities and Stockholders equity

   $ 310,571          $ 254,024       
                          

Net interest earnings

     $ 2,697        $ 2,532   
                      

Net interest margin

        3.63 %        4.16 %
                      

Interest spread

        3.14 %        3.41 %
                      

 

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Net Interest Margin Analysis

Average Balance Sheets

For the Nine months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

Net Interest Margin Analysis

Average Balance Sheets

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007

 

     2008     2007  
     Average
Balance
Sheet
    Interest
Income/
Expense
   Average
Rates
Earned/Paid
    Average
Balance
Sheet
    Interest
Income/
Expense
   Average
Rates
Earned/Paid
 

ASSETS

              

Loans, including fees

   $ 240,430     $ 12,408    6.90 %   $ 202,901     $ 11,946    7.87 %

Federal funds sold

     965       18    2.49 %     1,083       42    5.19 %

Securities

     35,113       1,419    5.40 %     25,692       954    4.96 %

Federal agency equities

     1,674       56    4.47 %     770       30    5.21 %

CBB equity

     56       —      —         56       —      —    
                                          

Total earning assets

     278,238       13,901    6.68 %     230,502       12,972    7.52 %
                              

Allowance for loan losses

     (2,243 )          (2,164 )     

Non-earning assets

     16,592            14,685       
                          

Total assets

   $ 292,587          $ 243,023       
                          

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

              

Deposits

              

Demand interest bearing

   $ 39,793     $ 486    1.63 %   $ 42,224     $ 866    2.74 %

Savings

     33,187       613    2.47 %     13,117       164    1.67 %

Time deposits

     127,663       4,249    4.45 %     121,032       4,400    4.86 %
                                          

Total interest bearing deposits

     200,643       5,348    3.56 %     176,373       5,430    4.12 %

Other borrowed funds

              

Fed funds purchased

     2,846       74    3.48 %     1,964       86    5.85 %

Repurchase agreements

     13,521       253    2.50 %     9,513       217    3.05 %

Other borrowings

     15,868       335    2.82 %     —         —      —    
                                          

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     232,878       6,010    3.45 %     187,850       5,733    4.08 %
                              

Non-interest bearing deposits

     34,542            32,710       

Other liabilities

     673            603       
                          

Total liabilities

     268,093            221,163       

Stockholders’ equity

     24,494            21,860       
                          

Total liabilities and Stockholders equity

   $ 292,587          $ 243,023       
                          

Net interest earnings

     $ 7,891        $ 7,239   
                      

Net interest margin

        3.79 %        4.20 %
                      

Interest spread

        3.23 %        3.44 %
                      

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable.

 

Item 4T. Controls and Procedures

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Financial’s management, including Financial’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, Financial’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that Financial files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There have been no significant changes during the quarter ended September 30, 2008, in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) or in other factors that could have significantly affected those controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Bank is not involved in any pending legal proceedings at this time, other than routine litigation incidental to its business.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the SEC on March 26, 2008.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Stock Repurchases

On October 1, 2007 the Board of Directors of Financial authorized a stock repurchase program which allows for the repurchase of up to 27,500 (split adjusted) shares of its common stock. The shares reported in the table as shares that may be repurchased under the plan represent shares eligible through the term of the plan. The repurchases are to be made from time to time in the open market as conditions allow and will be structured to comply with SEC Rule 10b-18. Management reports monthly to the Board of Directors on the status of the repurchase program. The Board of Directors has reserved the right to suspend, terminate, modify or cancel this repurchase program at any time for any reason. The following table lists shares repurchased during the quarter ended September 30, 2008 and the maximum amount available to repurchase under the repurchase plan.

 

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Period

   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

Month # 1

July 1 through July 31, 2008

   0    0    6,616    20,884

Month # 2

August 1 through August 31, 2008

   0    0    6,616    20,884

Month # 3

September 1 September 30, 2008

   0    0    6,616    20,884
                   

Total

   0    0    6,616    20,884

All share totals reflect the 10% stock dividend declared on May 20, 2008 and paid on July 22, 2008 to shareholders of record on June 17, 2008.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

The following are filed as Exhibits to this Form 10-Q:

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description of Exhibit

31.1   Certification of Robert R. Chapman III Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, dated November 10, 2008
31.2   Certification of J. Todd Scruggs Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, dated November 10, 2008
32.1   Certification Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002, dated November 10, 2008

 

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Date: November 10, 2008   By  

/S/ Robert R. Chapman III

    Robert R. Chapman III, President
    (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 10, 2008   By  

/S/ J. Todd Scruggs

    J. Todd Scruggs, Secretary and Treasurer
    (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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Index of Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description of Exhibit

31.1   Certification of Robert R. Chapman III Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, dated November 10, 2008
31.2   Certification of J. Todd Scruggs Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, dated November 10, 2008
32.1   Certification Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002, dated November 10, 2008

 

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