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CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORP - Quarter Report: 2016 March (Form 10-Q)



UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For Quarterly period ended March 31, 2016
Or
[ ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission File No. 000-13888
CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
New York
 
16-1237038
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
 
One Chemung Canal Plaza, Elmira, NY
 
14901
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(607) 737-3711 or (800) 836-3711
(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.
YES:    X         NO:____
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) 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 definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
[   ]
Non-accelerated filer
 
[   ]
Accelerated filer
[X]
Smaller reporting company
 
[   ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):
YES:             NO:  X
The number of shares of the registrant's common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding on May 5, 2016 was 4,693,629.




CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS

To assist the reader the Corporation has provided the following list of commonly used abbreviations and terms included in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Abbreviations
ALCO
Asset-Liability Committee
ASU
Accounting Standards Update
Bank
Chemung Canal Trust Company
Basel III
The Third Basel Accord of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
CDARS
Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service
Board of Directors
Board of Directors of Chemung Financial Corporation
CDO
Collateralized Debt Obligation
CFS
CFS Group, Inc.
Corporation
Chemung Financial Corporation
Dodd-Frank Act
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
EPS
Earnings per share
Exchange Act
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
FASB
Financial Accounting Standards Board
FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHLBNY
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
FRB
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
FRBNY
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Freddie Mac
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
GAAP
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
ICS
Insured Cash Sweep Service
MD&A
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
NAICS
North American Industry Classification System
N/M
Not meaningful
OPEB
Other postemployment benefits
OREO
Other real estate owned
OTTI
Other-than-temporary impairment
PCI
Purchased credit impaired
ROA
Return on average assets
ROE
Return on average equity
RWA
Risk-weighted assets
SBA
Small Business Administration
SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities Act
Securities Act of 1933
TDRs
Troubled debt restructurings
WMG
Wealth Management Group

Terms
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
Represents period-end allowance for loan losses divided by retained loans.
Assets under administration
Represents assets that are beneficially owned by clients and all investment decisions pertaining to these assets are also made by clients.
Assets under management
Represents assets that are managed on behalf of clients.

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Basel III
A comprehensive set of reform measures designed to improve the regulation, supervision, and risk management within the banking sector. The reforms require banks to maintain proper leverage ratios and meet certain capital requirements.
Benefit obligation
Refers to the projected benefit obligation for pension plans and the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for OPEB plans.
Capital Bank
Division of Chemung Canal Trust Company located in the “Capital Region” of New York State and includes the counties of Albany and Saratoga.
CDARS
Product involving a network of financial institutions that exchange certificates of deposits among members in order to ensure FDIC insurance coverage on customer deposits above the single institution limit.  Using a sophisticated matching system, funds are exchanged on a dollar-for-dollar basis, so that the equivalent of an original deposit comes back to the originating institution.
Collateralized debt obligation
A structured financial product that pools together cash flow-generating assets, such as mortgages, bonds, and loans.
Collateralized mortgage obligations
A type of mortgage-backed security with principal repayments organized according to their maturities and into different classes based on risk.  The mortgages serve as collateral and are organized into classes based on their risk profile.
Dodd-Frank Act
The Dodd-Frank Act was enacted on July 21, 2010 and significantly changed the bank regulatory landscape and has impacted and will continue to impact the lending, deposit, investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies.  The Dodd-Frank Act requires various federal agencies to adopt a broad range of new rules and regulations, and to prepare various studies and reports for Congress.
Fully taxable equivalent basis
Income from tax-exempt loans and investment securities that have been increased by an amount equivalent to the taxes that would have been paid if this income were taxable at statutory rates; the corresponding income tax impact related to tax-exempt items is recorded within income tax expense.
GAAP
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Holding company
Consists of the operations for Chemung Financial Corporation (parent only).
ICS
Product involving a network of financial institutions that exchange interest-bearing money market deposits among members in order to ensure FDIC insurance coverage on customer deposits above the single institution limit.  Using a sophisticated matching system, funds are exchanged on a dollar-for-dollar basis, so that the equivalent of an original deposit comes back to the originating institution.
Loans held for sale
Residential real estate loans originated for sale on the secondary market with maturities from 15-30 years.
Long term lease obligation
An obligation extending beyond the current year, which is related to a long term capital lease that is considered to have the economic characteristics of asset ownership.
Mortgage-backed securities
A type of asset-backed security that is secured by a collection of mortgages.
Municipal clients
A political unit, such as a city, town, or village, incorporated for local self-government.
N/A
Data is not applicable or available for the period presented.
N/M
Not meaningful.
Non-GAAP
A calculation not made according to GAAP.
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
An obligation that is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of a state or political subdivision that has the power to tax.
Obligations of U.S. Government
A federally guaranteed obligation backed by the full power of the U.S. government, including Treasury bills, Treasury notes and Treasury bonds.
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored enterprise obligations
Obligations of agencies originally established or chartered by the U.S. government to serve public purposes as specified by the U.S. Congress; these obligations are not explicitly guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
OREO
Represents real property owned by the Corporation, which is not directly related to its business and is most frequently the result of a foreclosure on real property.
OTTI
Impairment charge taken on a security whose fair value has fallen below the carrying value on the balance sheet and whose value is not expected to recover through the holding period of the security.

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PCI loans
Represents loans that were acquired in the Fort Orange Financial Corp. transaction and deemed to be credit-impaired on the acquisition date in accordance with the guidance of FASB.
Political subdivision
A county, city, town, or other municipal corporation, a public authority, or a publicly-owned entity that is an instrumentality of a state or a municipal corporation.
Pre-provision profit/(loss)
Represents total net revenue less noninterest expense, before income tax expense (benefit).  The Corporation believes that this financial measure is useful in assessing the ability of a bank to generate income in excess of its provision for credit losses.
RWA
Risk-weighted assets consist of on- and off-balance sheet assets that are assigned to one of several broad risk categories and weighted by factors representing their risk and potential for default.  On-balance sheet assets are risk-weighted based on the perceived credit risk associated with the obligor or counterparty, the nature of any collateral, and the guarantor, if any.  Off-balance sheet assets such as lending-related commitments, guarantees, derivatives and other applicable off-balance sheet positions are risk-weighted by multiplying the contractual amount by the appropriate credit conversion factor to determine the on-balance sheet credit equivalent amount, which is then risk-weighted based on the same factors used for on-balance sheet assets.  Risk-weighted assets also incorporate a measure for market risk related to applicable trading assets-debt and equity instruments.  The resulting risk-weighted values for each of the risk categories are then aggregated to determine total risk-weighted assets.
SBA loan pools
Business loans partially guaranteed by the SBA.
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Sale of securities together with an agreement for the seller to buy back the securities at a later date.
TDR
A TDR is deemed to occur when the Corporation modifies the original terms of a loan agreement by granting a concession to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty.
Trust preferred securities
A hybrid security with characteristics of both subordinated debt and preferred stock which allows for early redemption by the issuer, makes fixed or variable payments, and matures at face value.
Unaudited
Financial statements and information that have not been subjected to auditing procedures sufficient to permit an independent certified public accountant to express an opinion.
WMG
Provides services as executor and trustee under wills and agreements, and guardian, custodian, trustee and agent for pension, profit-sharing and other employee benefit trusts, as well as various investment, financial planning, pension, estate planning and employee benefit administration services.


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CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
March 31,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Cash and due from financial institutions
 
$
26,471

 
$
24,886

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions
 
29,388

 
1,299

Total cash and cash equivalents
 
55,859

 
26,185

 
 
 
 
 
Trading assets, at fair value
 
734

 
701

 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale, at estimated fair value
 
324,484

 
344,820

Securities held to maturity, estimated fair value of $4,863 at March 31, 2016
  and $4,822 at December 31, 2015
 
4,577

 
4,566

FHLBNY and FRBNY Stock, at cost
 
4,179

 
4,797

 
 
 
 
 
Loans, net of deferred loan fees
 
1,186,893

 
1,168,633

Allowance for loan losses
 
(14,527
)
 
(14,260
)
Loans, net
 
1,172,366

 
1,154,373

 
 
 
 
 
Loans held for sale
 
593

 
1,076

Premises and equipment, net
 
28,620

 
29,397

Goodwill
 
21,824

 
21,824

Other intangible assets, net
 
3,673

 
3,931

Bank-owned life insurance
 
2,857

 
2,839

Accrued interest receivable and other assets
 
23,460

 
25,455

 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
 
$
1,643,226

 
$
1,619,964

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 

Deposits:
 
 
 
 

Non-interest-bearing
 
$
393,121

 
$
402,236

Interest-bearing
 
1,041,131

 
998,059

Total deposits
 
1,434,252

 
1,400,295

 
 
 
 
 
FHLBNY overnight advances
 

 
13,900

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
28,825

 
28,453

FHLBNY term advances
 
19,175

 
19,203

Long term capital lease obligation
 
2,837

 
2,873

Dividends payable
 
1,220

 
1,214

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities
 
15,871

 
16,784

Total liabilities
 
1,502,180

 
1,482,722

 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
 

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized;
  5,310,076 issued at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015
 
53

 
53

Additional-paid-in-capital
 
45,652

 
45,537

Retained earnings
 
120,460

 
118,973

Treasury stock, at cost; 618,276 shares at March 31, 2016 and 641,721
  shares at December 31, 2015
 
(15,781
)
 
(16,379
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(9,338
)
 
(10,942
)
Total shareholders' equity
 
141,046

 
137,242

 
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
1,643,226

 
$
1,619,964


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
2016
 
2015
Interest and dividend income:
 
 
 
 
Loans, including fees
 
$
12,246

 
$
11,903

Taxable securities
 
1,437

 
1,089

Tax exempt securities
 
254

 
219

Interest-bearing deposits
 
12

 
23

Total interest and dividend income
 
13,949

 
13,234

Interest expense
 
 

 
 

Deposits
 
507

 
486

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
 
211

 
209

Borrowed funds
 
206

 
197

Total interest expense
 
924

 
892

Net interest income
 
13,025

 
12,342

Provision for loan losses
 
595

 
390

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
 
12,430

 
11,952

 
 
 
 
 
Other operating income:
 
 

 
 

WMG fee income
 
2,012

 
2,126

Service charges on deposit accounts
 
1,135

 
1,138

Interchange revenue from debit card transactions
 
893

 
809

Net gains on securities transactions
 
908

 
50

Net gains on sales of loans held for sale
 
61

 
52

Net gains (losses) on sales of other real estate owned
 
(5
)
 
78

Income from bank owned life insurance
 
18

 
18

Other
 
579

 
915

Total other operating income
 
5,601

 
5,186

 
 
 
 
 
Other operating expenses:
 
 

 
 

Salaries and wages
 
5,183

 
5,100

Pension and other employee benefits
 
1,675

 
1,729

Net occupancy expenses
 
1,906

 
1,850

Furniture and equipment expenses
 
772

 
733

Data processing expense
 
1,714

 
1,561

Professional services
 
341

 
269

Amortization of intangible assets
 
258

 
304

Marketing and advertising expenses
 
222

 
235

Other real estate owned expenses
 
52

 
84

FDIC insurance
 
294

 
286

Loan expense
 
112

 
140

Other
 
1,479

 
1,445

Total other operating expenses
 
14,008

 
13,736

Income before income tax expense
 
4,023

 
3,402

Income tax expense
 
1,316

 
1,126

Net income
 
$
2,707

 
$
2,276

 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
 
4,750

 
4,707

Basic and diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.57

 
$
0.48


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
(in thousands)
 
2016
 
2015
Net income
 
$
2,707

 
$
2,276

Other comprehensive income:
 
 

 
 

Unrealized holding gains on securities available for sale
 
3,109

 
1,265

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income
 
(908
)
 
(50
)
Net unrealized gains
 
2,201

 
1,215

Tax effect
 
830

 
441

Net of tax amount
 
1,371

 
774

 
 
 
 
 
Change in funded status of defined benefit pension plan and other benefit plans:
 
 

 
 

Reclassification adjustment for amortization of prior service costs
 
(22
)
 
(22
)
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of net actuarial loss
 
396

 
383

Total before tax effect
 
374

 
361

Tax effect
 
141

 
137

Net of tax amount
 
233

 
224

 
 
 
 
 
Total other comprehensive income
 
1,604

 
998

 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
 
$
4,311

 
$
3,274


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Common Stock
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Treasury Stock
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Total
Balances at January 1, 2015
$
53

 
$
45,355

 
$
114,383

 
$
(17,378
)
 
$
(8,785
)
 
$
133,628

Net income

 

 
2,276

 

 

 
2,276

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
998

 
998

Restricted stock awards

 
52

 

 

 

 
52

Restricted stock units for directors' deferred compensation plan

 
25

 

 

 

 
25

Cash dividends declared ($0.26 per share)

 

 
(1,209
)
 

 

 
(1,209
)
Distribution of 9,673 shares of treasury stock for directors' compensation

 
24

 

 
247

 

 
271

Distribution of 3,303 shares of treasury stock for employee compensation

 
8

 

 
85

 

 
93

Sale of 5,728 shares of treasury stock (a)

 
13

 

 
146

 

 
159

Balances at March 31, 2015
$
53

 
$
45,477

 
$
115,450

 
$
(16,900
)
 
$
(7,787
)
 
$
136,293

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balances at January 1, 2016
$
53

 
$
45,537

 
$
118,973

 
$
(16,379
)
 
$
(10,942
)
 
$
137,242

Net income

 

 
2,707

 

 

 
2,707

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
1,604

 
1,604

Restricted stock awards

 
48

 

 

 

 
48

Restricted stock units for directors' deferred compensation plan

 
23

 

 

 

 
23

Cash dividends declared ($0.26 per share)

 

 
(1,220
)
 

 

 
(1,220
)
Distribution of 9,532 shares of treasury stock for directors' compensation

 
19

 

 
243

 

 
262

Distribution of 7,661 shares of treasury stock for employee compensation

 
15

 

 
195

 

 
210

Sale of 6,252 shares of treasury stock (a)

 
10

 

 
160

 

 
170

Balances at March 31, 2016
$
53

 
$
45,652

 
$
120,460

 
$
(15,781
)
 
$
(9,338
)
 
$
141,046

(a) All treasury stock sales were completed at arm's length for adequate consideration with the Chemung Canal Trust Company Profit Sharing, Savings, and Investment Plan and the Chemung Canal Trust Company - Finger Lakes Profit Sharing, Savings, and Investment Plan, which are defined contribution plans sponsored by the Bank.

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
2016
 
2015
Net income
$
2,707

 
$
2,276

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

 
 

Amortization of intangible assets
258

 
304

Provision for loan losses
595

 
390

Gains on disposal of fixed assets

 
(9
)
Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets
1,114

 
1,024

Amortization of premiums on securities, net
478

 
549

Gains on sales of loans held for sale, net
(61
)
 
(52
)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
2,823

 
2,341

Loans originated and held for sale
(2,279
)
 
(2,252
)
Net gains on trading assets
(9
)
 
(10
)
Net gains on securities transactions
(908
)
 
(50
)
Net (gains) losses on sales of other real estate owned
5

 
(78
)
Purchase of trading assets
(24
)
 
(42
)
Expense related to restricted stock units for directors' deferred compensation plan
23

 
25

Expense related to employee stock compensation
210

 
93

Expense related to employee restricted stock awards
48

 
52

Income from bank owned life insurance
(18
)
 
(18
)
(Increase) decrease in other assets
2,107

 
(25
)
Decrease in accrued interest payable
(2
)
 
(12
)
Decrease in other liabilities
(1,246
)
 
(1,062
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
5,821

 
3,444

 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale
15,422

 
5,751

Proceeds from maturities and principal collected on securities available for sale
7,545

 
9,165

Proceeds from maturities and principal collected on securities held to maturity
586

 
598

Purchases of securities held to maturity
(597
)
 
(460
)
Purchase of FHLBNY and FRBNY stock
(5,146
)
 
(2,391
)
Redemption of FHLBNY and FRBNY stock
5,764

 
3,778

Proceeds from sale of equipment

 
9

Purchases of premises and equipment
(337
)
 
(285
)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
34

 
647

Net increase in loans
(18,739
)
 
(22,192
)
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
4,532

 
(5,380
)
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 

 
 

Net increase in demand deposits, interest-bearing demand accounts,
  savings accounts, and insured money market accounts
36,495

 
112,008

Net decrease in time deposits
(2,538
)
 
(23,892
)
Net increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
372

 
1,432

Repayments of FHLBNY overnight advances, net
(13,900
)
 
(30,830
)
Repayments of FHLBNY long term advances
(28
)
 
(27
)
Payments made on capital lease
(36
)
 

Sale of treasury stock
170

 
159

Cash dividends paid
(1,214
)
 
(1,204
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
19,321

 
57,646

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
29,674

 
55,710

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
26,185

 
29,163

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
55,859

 
$
84,873

(continued)
 
 
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
2016
 
2015
Cash paid for:
 
 
 
Interest
$
926

 
$
904

Income taxes
$

 
$
1,546

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity:
 

 
 

  Transfer of loans to other real estate owned
$
151

 
$
10

Dividends declared, not yet paid
$
1,220

 
$
1,209

Distribution of treasury stock for directors' compensation
$
262

 
$
271


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1        SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization

The Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Bank and CFS, provides a wide range of banking, financing, fiduciary and other financial services to its clients.  The Corporation and the Bank are subject to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and undergo periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  These financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, and all significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.  Amounts in the prior periods' consolidated financial statements are reclassified whenever necessary to conform to the current period's presentation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions based on available information.  These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and disclosures provided, and actual results could differ.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) and disclosures necessary for the fair presentation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been included.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, an amendment to Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Subtopic 825-10). The objectives of the ASU are to (1) require equity investments to be measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in net income, (2) simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values, (3) eliminate the requirement to disclose methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet, (4) require the use of the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments, and (5) clarify the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The amendments in this ASU are effective for public business entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Corporation is evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-01 on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 requires companies that lease valuable assets to recognize on their balance sheets the assets and liabilities generated by contracts longer than a year. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018, though early adoption is permitted. The Corporation is evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-09 on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal Versus Agent Consideration - Reporting Revenue Gross Versus Net. The objective of the ASU is to align the recognition of revenue with the transfer of promised goods or services provided to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The amendments in this ASU are effective for public business entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Corporation is evaluating the potential impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The objectives of the ASU are to simplify accounting for a stock payment's tax consequences and amend how excess tax benefits and a business's payments to cover the tax bills for the shares' recipients should be classified. The amendments allow companies to estimate the number of stock awards they expect to vest, and they revise the withholding requirements for classifying stock awards as equity. The amendments in this ASU are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, though early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016-09 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements.


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NOTE 2        EARNING PER COMMON SHARE (shares in thousands)

Basic earnings per share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Issuable shares, including those related to directors’ restricted stock units and directors’ stock compensation, are considered outstanding and are included in the computation of basic earnings per share.  All outstanding unvested share based payment awards that contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends are considered participating securities for this calculation.  Restricted stock awards are grants of participating securities and are considered outstanding at grant date.  Earnings per share information is adjusted to present comparative results for stock splits and stock dividends that occur.  Earnings per share were computed by dividing net income by 4,750 and 4,707 weighted average shares outstanding for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  There were no dilutive common stock equivalents during the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 or 2015.


NOTE 3        SECURITIES

Amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities available for sale are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Gains
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Estimated Fair Value
Obligations of U.S. Government and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
84,759

 
$
600

 
$
2

 
$
85,357

Mortgage-backed securities, residential
 
192,145

 
1,109

 
226

 
193,028

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
43,383

 
865

 
2

 
44,246

Corporate bonds and notes
 
747

 
7

 

 
754

SBA loan pools
 
625

 
4

 
1

 
628

Corporate stocks
 
284

 
187

 

 
471

Total
 
$
321,943

 
$
2,772

 
$
231

 
$
324,484


 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Gains
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Estimated Fair Value
Obligations of U.S. Government and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
$
99,430

 
$
752

 
$
16

 
$
100,166

Mortgage-backed securities, residential
 
199,680

 
427

 
1,741

 
198,366

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
43,695

 
737

 
6

 
44,426

Corporate bonds and notes
 
747

 
5

 

 
752

SBA loan pools
 
643

 
5

 
1

 
647

Corporate stocks
 
285

 
178

 

 
463

Total
 
$
344,480

 
$
2,104

 
$
1,764

 
$
344,820


Amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities held to maturity are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Gains
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Estimated Fair Value
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
$
4,577

 
$
286

 
$

 
$
4,863

Total
 
$
4,577

 
$
286

 
$

 
$
4,863


 
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
Amortized Cost
 
Unrealized Gains
 
Unrealized Losses
 
Estimated Fair Value
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
$
4,566

 
$
256

 
$

 
$
4,822

Total
 
$
4,566

 
$
256

 
$

 
$
4,822



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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities are shown below by expected maturity.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.  Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately (in thousands):
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
 
Available for Sale
 
Held to Maturity
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Within one year
 
$
54,394

 
$
54,544

 
$
2,212

 
$
2,234

After one, but within five years
 
62,768

 
63,812

 
2,103

 
2,329

After five, but within ten years
 
11,727

 
12,001

 
262

 
300

After ten years
 

 

 

 

 
 
128,889

 
130,357

 
4,577

 
4,863

Mortgage-backed securities, residential
 
192,145

 
193,028

 

 

SBA loan pools
 
625

 
628

 

 

Total
 
$
321,659

 
$
324,013

 
$
4,577

 
$
4,863


The proceeds from sales and calls of securities resulting in gains or losses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are listed below (in thousands):
 
 
2016
 
2015
Proceeds
 
$
15,422

 
$
51

Gross gains
 
$
908

 
$
50

Tax expense
 
$
343

 
$
19


The following tables summarize the investment securities available for sale with unrealized losses at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 by aggregated major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands):
 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or longer
 
Total
March 31, 2016
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Obligations of U.S. Government and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
$
5,022

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$
5,022

 
$
2

Mortgage-backed securities, residential
50,684

 
198

 
3,998

 
28

 
54,682

 
226

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
1,688

 
1

 
204

 
1

 
1,892

 
2

SBA loan pools

 

 
244

 
1

 
244

 
1

Total temporarily impaired securities
$
57,394

 
$
201

 
$
4,446

 
$
30

 
$
61,840

 
$
231


 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or longer
 
Total
December 31, 2015
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Obligations of U.S. Government and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
$
15,169

 
$
16

 
$

 
$

 
$
15,169

 
$
16

Mortgage-backed securities, residential
177,058

 
1,741

 

 

 
177,058

 
1,741

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
3,756

 
4

 
592

 
2

 
4,348

 
6

SBA loan pools

 

 
251

 
1

 
251

 
1

Total temporarily impaired securities
$
195,983

 
$
1,761

 
$
843

 
$
3

 
$
196,826

 
$
1,764

 

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Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

As of March 31, 2016, the majority of the Corporation’s unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio related to mortgage-backed securities.  Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because it is not likely that the Corporation will be required to sell these securities before their anticipated recovery, the Corporation does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2016.

NOTE 4        LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The composition of the loan portfolio, net of deferred origination fees and cost, and unearned income is summarized as follows (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Commercial and agricultural:
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
189,725

 
$
192,197

Agricultural
841

 
1,036

Commercial mortgages:
 

 
 

Construction
40,702

 
41,131

Commercial mortgages, other
494,327

 
465,347

Residential mortgages
196,751

 
195,778

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

Credit cards
1,293

 
1,483

Home equity lines and loans
99,035

 
101,726

Indirect consumer loans
146,601

 
151,327

Direct consumer loans
17,618

 
18,608

Total loans, net of deferred loan fees
$
1,186,893

 
$
1,168,633

Interest receivable on loans
2,928

 
2,870

Total recorded investment in loans
$
1,189,821

 
$
1,171,503


The Corporation's concentrations of credit risk by loan type are reflected in the preceding table.  The concentrations of credit risk with standby letters of credit, committed lines of credit and commitments to originate new loans generally follow the loan classifications in the table above.

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Allowance for loan losses
Commercial and Agricultural
 
Commercial Mortgages
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Consumer Loans
 
Total
Beginning balance
$
1,831

 
$
7,112

 
$
1,464

 
$
3,853

 
$
14,260

Charge-offs
(8
)
 

 

 
(443
)
 
(451
)
Recoveries
32

 
7

 

 
84

 
123

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
24

 
7

 

 
(359
)
 
(328
)
Provision
(60
)
 
413

 
18

 
224

 
595

Ending balance
$
1,795

 
$
7,532

 
$
1,482

 
$
3,718

 
$
14,527


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Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Allowance for loan losses
Commercial and Agricultural
 
Commercial Mortgages
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Consumer Loans
 
Total
Beginning balance
$
1,460

 
$
6,326

 
$
1,572

 
$
4,328

 
$
13,686

Charge-offs

 

 
(21
)
 
(369
)
 
(390
)
Recoveries
15

 
67

 

 
124

 
206

Net recoveries (charge-offs)
15

 
67

 
(21
)
 
(245
)
 
(184
)
Provision
196

 
137

 
43

 
14

 
390

Ending balance
$
1,671

 
$
6,530

 
$
1,594

 
$
4,097

 
$
13,892

 
 

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2016
Allowance for loan losses:
Commercial and Agricultural
 
Commercial Mortgages
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Consumer Loans
 
Total
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
9

 
$
1,577

 
$

 
$
163

 
$
1,749

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,786

 
5,896

 
1,442

 
3,555

 
12,679

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 
59

 
40

 

 
99

   Total ending allowance balance
$
1,795

 
$
7,532

 
$
1,482

 
$
3,718

 
$
14,527

 
December 31, 2015
Allowance for loan losses:
Commercial and Agricultural
 
Commercial Mortgages
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Consumer Loans
 
Total
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
8

 
$
1,481

 
$

 
$
77

 
$
1,566

Collectively evaluated for impairment
1,823

 
5,572

 
1,424

 
3,776

 
12,595

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 
59

 
40

 

 
99

   Total ending allowance balance
$
1,831

 
$
7,112

 
$
1,464

 
$
3,853

 
$
14,260

 
March 31, 2016
Loans:
Commercial
and
Agricultural
 
Commercial Mortgages
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Consumer Loans
 
Total
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,051

 
$
12,404

 
$
311

 
$
468

 
$
14,234

Loans collectively evaluated for  impairment
189,987

 
522,147

 
196,646

 
264,729

 
1,173,509

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 
1,804

 
274

 

 
2,078

   Total ending loans balance
$
191,038

 
$
536,355

 
$
197,231

 
$
265,197

 
$
1,189,821

 
December 31, 2015
Loans:
Commercial
and
Agricultural
 
Commercial Mortgages
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Consumer Loans
 
Total
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,498

 
$
12,773

 
$
235

 
$
474

 
$
14,980

Loans collectively evaluated for  impairment
192,202

 
493,102

 
195,731

 
273,393

 
1,154,428

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 
1,825

 
270

 

 
2,095

   Total ending loans balance
$
193,700

 
$
507,700

 
$
196,236

 
$
273,867

 
$
1,171,503



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The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment recognized by class of loans as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the average recorded investment and interest income recognized by class of loans as of the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
With no related allowance recorded:
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Recorded Investment
 
Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Recorded Investment
 
Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated
Commercial and agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
1,039

 
$
1,042

 
$

 
$
1,487

 
$
1,489

 
$

Commercial mortgages:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Construction
343

 
345

 

 
349

 
350

 

Commercial mortgages, other
7,185

 
7,215

 

 
7,551

 
7,577

 

Residential mortgages
311

 
311

 

 
234

 
235

 

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity lines and loans
104

 
105

 

 
107

 
108

 

With an allowance recorded:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and agricultural:
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
9

 
9

 
9

 
9

 
9

 
8

Commercial mortgages:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial mortgages, other
4,910

 
4,844

 
1,577

 
4,913

 
4,846

 
1,481

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity lines and loans
363

 
363

 
163

 
364

 
366

 
77

Total
$
14,264

 
$
14,234

 
$
1,749

 
$
15,014

 
$
14,980

 
$
1,566


 
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 2016
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 2015
With no related allowance recorded:
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized (1)
 
Average Recorded Investment
 
Interest Income Recognized (1)
Commercial and agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
1,266

 
$
13

 
$
1,517

 
$
15

Commercial mortgages:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Construction
 
348

 
4

 
1,904

 
25

Commercial mortgages, other
 
7,395

 
68

 
7,674

 
63

Residential mortgages
 
273

 

 
252

 
1

Consumer loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity lines & loans
 
107

 
1

 
458

 
6

With an allowance recorded:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and agricultural:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial and industrial
 
9

 

 
196

 
3

Commercial mortgages:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial mortgages, other
 
4,845

 
1

 
4,184

 
23

Consumer loans:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity lines and loans
 
364

 

 
27

 

Total
 
$
14,607

 
$
87

 
$
16,212

 
$
136

(1)Cash basis interest income approximates interest income recognized.


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The following tables present the recorded investment in non-accrual and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing by class of loans as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):

 
 
Non-accrual
 
Loans Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Commercial and agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
 
$
69

 
$
13

 
$
5

 
$
3

Agricultural
 

 

 

 

Commercial mortgages:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction
 
62

 
63

 

 

Commercial mortgages
 
6,886

 
7,203

 
2,242

 

Residential mortgages
 
4,159

 
3,610

 

 

Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit cards
 

 

 
13

 
15

Home equity lines and loans
 
1,156

 
758

 

 

Indirect consumer loans
 
390

 
542

 

 

Direct consumer loans
 
52

 
43

 

 

Total
 
$
12,774

 
$
12,232

 
$
2,260

 
$
18


The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in loans as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2016
 
30 - 59 Days Past Due
 
60 - 89 Days Past Due
 
90 Days or More Past Due
 
Total Past Due
 
Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
 
Loans Not Past Due
 
Total
Commercial and agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
46

 
$
1

 
$
74

 
$
121

 
$

 
$
190,074

 
$
190,195

Agricultural

 

 

 

 

 
843

 
843

Commercial mortgages:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Construction

 

 

 

 

 
40,803

 
40,803

Commercial mortgages, other
5,902

 
199

 
5,490

 
11,591

 
1,804

 
482,157

 
495,552

Residential mortgages
1,908

 
783

 
1,287

 
3,978

 
274

 
192,979

 
197,231

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Credit cards
39

 
12

 
13

 
64

 

 
1,229

 
1,293

Home equity lines and loans
371

 

 
232

 
603

 

 
98,684

 
99,287

Indirect consumer loans
859

 
162

 
347

 
1,368

 

 
145,565

 
146,933

Direct consumer loans
44

 
31

 
30

 
105

 

 
17,579

 
17,684

Total
$
9,169

 
$
1,188

 
$
7,473

 
$
17,830

 
$
2,078

 
$
1,169,913

 
$
1,189,821




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December 31, 2015
 
30 - 59 Days Past Due
 
60 - 89 Days Past Due
 
90 Days or More Past Due
 
Total Past Due
 
Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
 
Loans Not Past Due
 
Total
Commercial and agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$
398

 
$
3

 
$
12

 
$
413

 
$

 
$
192,248

 
$
192,661

Agricultural

 

 

 

 

 
1,039

 
1,039

Commercial mortgages:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Construction

 

 

 

 

 
41,231

 
41,231

Commercial mortgages, other
4,197

 
199

 
5,239

 
9,635

 
1,825

 
455,009

 
466,469

Residential mortgages
2,983

 
725

 
1,703

 
5,411

 
270

 
190,555

 
196,236

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Credit cards
30

 
4

 
15

 
49

 

 
1,434

 
1,483

Home equity lines and loans
233

 
77

 
239

 
549

 

 
101,427

 
101,976

Indirect consumer loans
1,744

 
4

 
447

 
2,195

 

 
149,531

 
151,726

Direct consumer loans
208

 

 
19

 
227

 

 
18,455

 
18,682

Total
$
9,793

 
$
1,012

 
$
7,674

 
$
18,479

 
$
2,095

 
$
1,150,929

 
$
1,171,503


Troubled Debt Restructurings:

A modification of a loan may result in classification as a TDR when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification constitutes a concession.  The Corporation offers various types of modifications which may involve a change in the schedule of payments, a reduction in the interest rate, an extension of the maturity date, extending the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, requesting additional collateral, releasing collateral for consideration, substituting or adding a new borrower or guarantor, a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan or a permanent reduction of the interest on the loan.

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Corporation has a recorded investment in TDRs of $11.2 million and $12.0 million, respectively.  There were specific reserves of $1.5 million and $1.4 million allocated for TDRs at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  As of March 31, 2016, TDRs totaling $6.6 million were accruing interest under the modified terms and $4.6 million were on non-accrual status.  As of December 31, 2015, TDRs totaling $7.6 million were accruing interest under the modified terms and $4.4 million were on non-accrual status.  The Corporation had committed additional amounts up to $0.1 million as of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as TDRs.

During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the terms of certain loans were modified as TDRs. The modification of the terms of a residential mortgage loan performed during the three months ended March 31, 2016 included a reduction in the stated interest rate for three years and a corresponding reduction of the schedule amortized payments of the loan due to the lower interest rate. Additionally, $4 thousand of interest and past due escrow payments were capitalized on the restructured loan. The modification of the terms of a commercial loan performed during the three months ended March 31, 2015 included renewing a line of credit and extending the maturity date at a rate lower than the current market rate.


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The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):
March 31, 2016
 
Number of Loans
 
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Troubled debt restructurings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgage
 
1

 
$
121

 
$
125

Total
 
1

 
$
121

 
$
125


March 31, 2015
 
Number of Loans
 
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
 
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Troubled debt restructurings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
 
1

 
$
477

 
$
477

Total
 
1

 
$
477

 
$
477


The TDRs described above did not increase the allowance for loan losses and resulted in no charge-offs during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms. The following table presents loans by class modified as TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the three months ended March 31, 2016:

 
 
Number of Loans
 
Recorded Investment
Commercial mortgages:
 
 
 
 
Commercial mortgages
 
2
 
$
2,145

Total
 
2
 
$
2,145


The TDRs that subsequently defaulted described above did not increase the allowance for loan losses and resulted in no charge offs during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

There were no payment defaults on any loans previously modified as TDRs within twelve months following the modification during the three months ended March 31, 2015

Credit Quality Indicators

The Corporation establishes a risk rating at origination for all commercial loans.  The main factors considered in assigning risk ratings include, but are not limited to: historic and future debt service coverage, collateral position, operating performance, liquidity, leverage, payment history, management ability, and the customer’s industry.  Commercial relationship managers monitor all loans in their respective portfolios for any changes in the borrower’s ability to service their debt and affirm the risk ratings for the loans at least annually.

For the retail loans, which include residential mortgages, indirect and direct consumer loans, home equity lines and loans, and credit cards, once a loan is properly approved and closed, the Corporation evaluates credit quality based upon loan repayment.

The Corporation uses the risk rating system to identify criticized and classified loans. Commercial relationships within the criticized and classified risk ratings are analyzed quarterly.  The Corporation uses the following definitions for criticized and classified loans (which are consistent with regulatory guidelines):

Special Mention – Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or the institution’s credit position at some future date.


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Substandard – Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capability of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful – Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Commercial loans not meeting the criteria above to be considered criticized or classified are considered to be pass rated loans.  Loans listed as not rated are included in groups of homogeneous loans performing under terms of the loan notes.  Based on the analyses performed as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the risk category of the recorded investment of loans by class of loans is as follows (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2016
 
Not Rated
 
Pass
 
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
 
Special Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
Commercial and agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 
$
185,438

 
$

 
$
2,956

 
$
1,792

 
$
9

 
$
190,195

Agricultural

 
843

 

 

 

 

 
843

Commercial mortgages:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Construction

 
39,257

 

 
1,484

 
62

 

 
40,803

Commercial mortgages

 
467,198

 
1,804

 
8,388

 
13,956

 
4,206

 
495,552

Residential mortgages
192,798

 

 
274

 

 
4,159

 

 
197,231

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Credit cards
1,293

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,293

Home equity lines and loans
98,132

 

 

 

 
1,155

 

 
99,287

Indirect consumer loans
146,543

 

 

 

 
390

 

 
146,933

Direct consumer loans
17,632

 

 

 

 
52

 

 
17,684

Total
$
456,398

 
$
692,736

 
$
2,078

 
$
12,828

 
$
21,566

 
$
4,215

 
$
1,189,821


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December 31, 2015
 
Not Rated
 
Pass
 
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
 
Special Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Total
Commercial and agricultural:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial
$

 
$
186,359

 
$

 
$
3,772

 
$
2,521

 
$
9

 
$
192,661

Agricultural

 
1,039

 

 

 

 

 
1,039

Commercial mortgages:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Construction

 
40,881

 

 
287

 
63

 

 
41,231

Commercial mortgages

 
437,549

 
1,825

 
8,437

 
14,454

 
4,204

 
466,469

Residential mortgages
192,245

 

 
270

 

 
3,721

 

 
196,236

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Credit cards
1,483

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,483

Home equity lines and loans
101,218

 

 

 

 
758

 

 
101,976

Indirect consumer loans
151,184

 

 

 

 
542

 

 
151,726

Direct consumer loans
18,639

 

 

 

 
43

 

 
18,682

Total
$
464,769

 
$
665,828

 
$
2,095

 
$
12,496

 
$
22,102

 
$
4,213

 
$
1,171,503


The Corporation considers the performance of the loan portfolio and its impact on the allowance for loan losses. For residential and consumer loan classes, the Corporation also evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan, which was previously presented, and by payment activity.  The following table presents the recorded investment in residential and consumer loans based on payment activity as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
Consumer Loans
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Credit Card
 
Home Equity Lines and Loans
 
Indirect Consumer Loans
 
Other Direct Consumer Loans
Performing
$
193,072

 
$
1,293

 
$
98,132

 
$
146,543

 
$
17,632

Non-Performing
4,159

 

 
1,155

 
390

 
52

 
$
197,231

 
$
1,293

 
$
99,287

 
$
146,933

 
$
17,684

 
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
Consumer Loans
 
Residential Mortgages
 
Credit Card
 
Home Equity Lines and Loans
 
Indirect Consumer Loans
 
Other Direct Consumer Loans
Performing
$
192,626

 
$
1,483

 
$
101,218

 
$
151,184

 
$
18,639

Non-Performing
3,610

 

 
758

 
542

 
43

 
$
196,236

 
$
1,483

 
$
101,976

 
$
151,726

 
$
18,682



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At the time of the merger with Fort Orange Financial Corp., the Corporation identified certain loans with evidence of deteriorated credit quality, and the probability that the Corporation would be unable to collect all contractually required payments from the borrower.  These loans are classified as PCI loans.  The Corporation adjusted its estimates of future expected losses, cash flows, and renewal assumptions on the PCI loans during the current year.  These adjustments were made for changes in expected cash flows due to loans refinanced beyond original maturity dates, impairments recognized subsequent to the acquisition, advances made for taxes or insurance to protect collateral held and payments received in excess of amounts originally expected.

The tables below summarizes the changes in total contractually required principal and interest cash payments, management’s estimate of expected total cash payments and carrying value of the PCI loans from January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016 and January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
Balance at December 31, 2015
 
Income Accretion
 
All Other Adjustments
 
Balance at March 31, 2016
Contractually required principal and interest
 
$
2,912

 
$

 
$
(54
)
 
$
2,858

Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (nonaccretable discount)
 
(506
)
 

 
1

 
(505
)
Cash flows expected to be collected
 
2,406

 

 
(53
)
 
2,353

Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable yield)
 
(311
)
 
37

 
(1
)
 
(275
)
Fair value of loans acquired with deteriorating credit quality
 
$
2,095

 
$
37

 
$
(54
)
 
$
2,078


Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
 
Income Accretion
 
All Other Adjustments
 
Balance at March 31, 2015
Contractually required principal and interest
 
$
3,621

 
$

 
$
(676
)
 
$
2,945

Contractual cash flows not expected to be collected (nonaccretable discount)
 
(570
)
 

 
(25
)
 
(595
)
Cash flows expected to be collected
 
3,051

 

 
(701
)
 
2,350

Interest component of expected cash flows (accretable yield)
 
(420
)
 
63

 
24

 
(333
)
Fair value of loans acquired with deteriorating credit quality
 
$
2,631

 
$
63

 
$
(677
)
 
$
2,017


For those purchased credit impaired loans disclosed above, the Corporation did not increase the allowance for loan losses during either of the three months ended March 31, 2016 or 2015, respectively. The Corporation recorded a negative provision for loan losses by $14 thousand and $50 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, due to recoveries received from loans previously charged off.

NOTE 5        FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.


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The Corporation used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value on a recurring basis:

Investment Securities:  The fair values of securities available for sale are usually determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs), or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3 inputs).

Trading Assets:  Securities that are held to fund a deferred compensation plan are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value included in earnings.  The fair values of trading assets are determined by quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs).

Derivatives: The fair values of interest rate swaps are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2 inputs). Derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available. Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs. The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices, and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates, and volatility factors to value the position. The Corporation also incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counter-party's nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Corporation has considered the impact of any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings. Although the Corporation has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize credit default rate assumptions (Level 3 inputs).

The fair values of credit risk participations are based on credit default rate assumptions (Level 3 inputs).

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):
 
 
Fair Value Measurement at March 31, 2016 Using
Financial Assets:
Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Obligations of U.S. Government and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
$
85,357

 
$

 
$
85,357

 
$

Mortgage-backed securities, residential
193,028

 

 
193,028

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
44,246

 

 
44,246

 

Corporate bonds and notes
754

 

 
502

 
252

SBA loan pools
628

 

 
628

 

Corporate stocks
471

 
54

 
417

 

Total available for sale securities
$
324,484

 
$
54

 
$
324,178

 
$
252

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading assets
$
734

 
$
734

 
$

 
$

Derivative assets
87

 

 
87

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
$
171

 
$

 
$
87

 
$
84



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Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2015 Using
Financial Assets:
Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Obligations of U.S. Government and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
$
100,166

 
$
14,784

 
$
85,382

 
$

Mortgage-backed securities, residential
198,366

 

 
198,366

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
44,426

 

 
44,426

 

Corporate bonds and notes
752

 

 
504

 
248

SBA loan pools
647

 

 
647

 

Corporate stocks
463

 
56

 
407

 

Total available for sale securities
$
344,820

 
$
14,840

 
$
329,732

 
$
248

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading assets
$
701

 
$
701

 
$

 
$

Derivative assets
15

 

 
15

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
$
63

 
$

 
$
15

 
$
48


There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three month period ended March 31, 2016 or the year ended December 31, 2015.

The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015:

 
 
Assets (Liabilities)
 
 
Corporate Bonds and Notes
 
Derivative Liabilities
(in thousands)
 
March 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2015
 
March 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2015
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at January 1
 
$
248

 
$

 
$
(48
)
 
$
(18
)
Derivative instruments entered into
 

 

 
(2
)
 

Total gains or losses for the period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings - other non-interest income
 

 

 
(34
)
 
(15
)
Included in other comprehensive income
 
4

 

 

 

Transfers into Level 3
 

 

 

 

Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at March 31
 
$
252

 
$

 
$
(84
)
 
$
(33
)

The following table presents information related to Level 3 recurring fair value measurements at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):

Description
 
Fair Value at
March 31,
2016
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range
[Weighted Average]
at March 31, 2016
Corporate bonds and notes
 
$
252

 
Discounted cash flow
 
Credit spread
 
1.73% - 1.73%
[1.73%]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
 
$
84

 
Historical trend
 
Credit default rate
 
5.83% - 5.83%
[5.83%]


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Description
 
Fair Value at
December 31,
2015
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range
[Weighted Average]
at December 31, 2015
Corporate bonds and notes
 
$
248

 
Discounted cash flow
 
Credit spread
 
1.73% - 1.73%
[1.73%]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
 
$
48

 
Historical trend
 
Credit default rate
 
5.83% - 5.83%
[5.83%]

The Corporation used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate fair value on a non-recurring basis:

Impaired Loans:  At the time a loan is considered impaired, it is valued at the lower of cost or fair value.  Impaired loans carried at fair value have been partially charged-off or receive specific allocations as part of the allowance for loan loss accounting.  For collateral dependent loans, fair value is commonly based on real estate appraisals.  These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach.  Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available.  Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.  Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, typically resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification.  Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

OREO:  Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosures are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis.  These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell.  Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Assets in which the Corporation has accepted a purchase offer are classified as Level 2.

Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and OREO are performed by certified general appraisers (commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Corporation.  Once received, appraisals are reviewed for reasonableness of assumptions, approaches utilized, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and other regulatory compliance, as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics.  Appraisals are generally completed within the previous 12 month period prior to a property being placed into OREO.  On impaired loans, appraisal values are adjusted based on the age of the appraisal, the position of the lien, the type of the property and its condition.


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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands):
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement at March 31, 2016 Using
Financial Assets:
Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Impaired Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial mortgages:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial mortgages
$
612

 
$

 
$

 
$
612

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity lines and loans
200

 

 

 
200

Total impaired loans
$
812

 
$

 
$

 
$
812

Other real estate owned:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial mortgages:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial mortgages
$
1,491

 
$

 
$
1,491

 
$

Residential mortgages
134

 

 

 
134

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity lines and loans
17

 

 

 
17

Total other real estate owned, net
$
1,642

 
$

 
$
1,491

 
$
151


 
 
 
Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2015 Using
Financial Assets:
Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Impaired Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial mortgages:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial mortgages
$
2,629

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,629

Consumer loans:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Home equity lines and loans
287

 

 

 
287

Total impaired loans
$
2,916

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,916

Other real estate owned:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial mortgages:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commercial mortgages
$
1,491

 
$

 
$
1,491

 
$

Residential mortgages
39

 

 

 
39

Total other real estate owned, net
$
1,530

 
$

 
$
1,491

 
$
39



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The following tables presents information related to Level 3 non-recurring fair value measurement at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):
Description
 
Fair Value at March 31, 2016
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range
[Weighted Average]
at
March 31, 2016
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial mortgages:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial mortgages
 
$
612

 
Sales comparison
 
Discount to appraised value
 
11.75% - 18.55%
[16.65%]
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity lines and loans
 
200

 
Sales comparison
 
Discount to appraised value
 
24.92% - 24.92%
[24.92%]
 
 
$
812

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OREO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgages
 
$
134

 
Sales comparison
 
Discount to appraised value
 
20.80% - 27.97%
[23.07%]
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity lines and loans
 
17

 
Sales comparison
 
Discount to appraised value
 
20.80% - 20.80%
[20.80%]
 
 
$
151

 
 
 
 
 
 

Description
 
Fair Value at December 31, 2015
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range
[Weighted Average]
at
December 31, 2015
Impaired loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial mortgages:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial mortgages
 
$
2,629

 
Sales comparison
 
Discount to appraised value
 
10.00% - 17.19%
[16.06%]
Consumer loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity lines and loans
 
287

 
Sales comparison
 
Discount to appraised value
 
18.04% - 18.04%
[18.04%]
 
 
$
2,916

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OREO:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgages
 
$
39

 
Sales comparison
 
Discount to appraised value
 
22.30% - 22.30%
[22.30%]
 
 
$
39

 
 
 
 
 
 

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments not already discussed:

Cash and Due From Financial Institutions and Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Financial Institutions

For those short-term instruments that generally mature in 90 days or less, the carrying value approximates fair value of which non-interest-bearing deposits are classified as Level 1 and interest-bearing deposits with the FHLBNY and FRBNY are classified as Level 1.


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Securities Held to Maturity

For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3 inputs).

FHLBNY and FRBNY Stock

It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLBNY and FRBNY stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Loans, Net

For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently, fair values approximate carrying values.  The fair values for other loans are estimated through discounted cash flow analysis using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms and credit quality.  Loans are classified as Level 3.  The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

Loans Held for Sale

Certain mortgage loans are originated with the intent to sell.  Loans held for sale are recorded at cost and are classified as Level 2.

Deposits

The fair values disclosed for demand deposits, savings accounts and money market accounts are, by definition, equal to the amounts payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying values) and classified as Level 1.

The fair value of certificates of deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow approach that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of the weighted-average expected monthly maturities and classified as Level 2.

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

These instruments bear both variable and fixed rates of interest.  Therefore, the carrying value approximates fair value for the variable rate instruments and the fair value of fixed rate instruments is based on discounted cash flows to maturity.  These are classified as Level 2.

FHLBNY Overnight Advances and FHLBNY Term Advances

These instruments bear a stated rate of interest to maturity and, therefore, the fair value is based on discounted cash flows to maturity and classified as Level 2.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

For these short-term instruments, the carrying value approximates fair value resulting in a classification of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 depending upon the classification of the asset/liability they are associated with.


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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of other financial instruments, at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, are as follows (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2016
Financial assets:
Carrying Amount
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Estimated Fair Value
(1)
Cash and due from financial institutions
$
26,471

 
$
26,471

 
$

 
$

 
$
26,471

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions
29,388

 
29,388

 

 

 
29,388

Trading assets
734

 
734

 

 

 
734

Securities available for sale
324,484

 
54

 
324,178

 
252

 
324,484

Securities held to maturity
4,577

 

 

 
4,863

 
4,863

FHLBNY and FRBNY stock
4,179

 

 

 

 
N/A

Loans, net
1,172,366

 

 

 
1,196,894

 
1,196,894

Loans held for sale
593

 

 
593

 

 
593

Accrued interest receivable
4,386

 

 
1,488

 
2,898

 
4,386

Derivative assets
87

 

 
87

 

 
87

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Demand, savings, and insured money market accounts
$
1,270,711

 
$
1,270,711

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,270,711

Time deposits
163,541

 

 
164,001

 

 
164,001

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
28,825

 

 
29,533

 

 
29,533

FHLBNY term advances
19,175

 

 
19,637

 

 
19,637

Accrued interest payable
207

 
17

 
190

 

 
207

Derivative liabilities
171

 

 
87

 
84

 
171

(1) Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

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December 31, 2015
Financial assets:
Carrying Amount
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Estimated Fair Value
(1)
Cash and due from financial institutions
$
24,886

 
$
24,886

 
$

 
$

 
$
24,886

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions
1,299

 
1,299

 

 

 
1,299

Trading assets
701

 
701

 

 

 
701

Securities available for sale
344,820

 
14,840

 
329,732

 
248

 
344,820

Securities held to maturity
4,566

 

 

 
4,822

 
4,822

FHLBNY and FRBNY stock
4,797

 

 

 

 
N/A

Loans, net
1,154,373

 

 

 
1,178,081

 
1,178,081

Loans held for sale
1,076

 

 
1,076

 

 
1,076

Accrued interest receivable
4,015

 
39

 
1,141

 
2,835

 
4,015

Derivative assets
15

 

 
15

 

 
15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Deposits:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Demand, savings, and insured money market accounts
$
1,234,216

 
$
1,234,216

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,234,216

Time deposits
166,079

 

 
166,551

 

 
166,551

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
28,453

 

 
29,128

 

 
29,128

FHLBNY overnight advances
13,900

 

 
13,901

 

 
13,901

FHLBNY term advances
19,203

 

 
19,658

 

 
19,658

Accrued interest payable
209

 
17

 
192

 

 
209

Derivative liabilities
63

 

 
15

 
48

 
63

(1) Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.


NOTE 6        GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The changes in goodwill included in the core banking segment during the periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
2016
 
2015
Beginning of year
 
$
21,824

 
$
21,824

Acquired goodwill
 

 

Ending balance March 31,
 
$
21,824

 
$
21,824


Acquired intangible assets were as follows at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):
 
 
At March 31, 2016
 
At December 31, 2015
 
 
Balance Acquired
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Balance Acquired
 
Accumulated Amortization
Core deposit intangibles
 
$
5,975

 
$
4,226

 
$
5,975

 
$
4,057

Other customer relationship intangibles
 
5,633

 
3,709

 
5,633

 
3,620

Total
 
$
11,608

 
$
7,935

 
$
11,608

 
$
7,677


Aggregate amortization expense was $0.3 million for both of the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015

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The remaining estimated aggregate amortization expense at March 31, 2016 is listed below (in thousands):
Year
 
Estimated Expense
2016
 
$
728

2017
 
859

2018
 
734

2019
 
609

2020
 
484

2021
 
259

Total
 
$
3,673



NOTE 7        SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE

A summary of securities sold under agreements to repurchase as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2016
 
Overnight and Continuous
 
Up to 1 Year
 
1 - 3 Years
 
3+ Years
 
Total
Obligations of U.S. Government and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
$

 
$
1,786

 
$
1,107

 
$

 
$
2,893

Mortgage-backed securities, residential
17,475

 
8,884

 
12,009

 

 
38,368

Total
$
17,475

 
$
10,670

 
$
13,116

 
$

 
41,261

Excess collateral held
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
(12,436
)
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for repurchase agreements
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
$
28,825


 
December 31, 2015
 
Overnight and Continuous
 
Up to 1 Year
 
1 - 3 Years
 
3+ Years
 
Total
Obligations of U.S. Government and U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
$
12,163

 
$
1,781

 
$
9,323

 
$

 
$
23,267

Mortgage-backed securities, residential
8,280

 
9,174

 
3,135

 

 
20,589

Total
$
20,443

 
$
10,955

 
$
12,458

 
$

 
43,856

Excess collateral held
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
(15,403
)
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for repurchase agreements
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
$
28,453


The Corporation enters into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase and the amounts received under these agreements represent borrowings and are reflected as a liability in the consolidated balance sheets.  The securities underlying these agreements are included in investment securities in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Corporation has no control over the market value of the securities which fluctuate due to market conditions, however, the Corporation is obligated to promptly transfer additional securities if the market value of the securities falls below the repurchase agreement price.  The Corporation manages this risk by utilizing highly marketable and easily priced securities, monitoring these securities for significant changes in market valuation routinely, and maintaining an unpledged securities portfolio believed to be sufficient to cover a decline in the market value of the securities sold under agreements to repurchase.



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NOTE 8        ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS

Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss represents the net unrealized holding gains or losses on securities available for sale and the funded status of the Corporation's defined benefit pension plan and other benefit plans, as of the consolidated balance sheet dates, net of the related tax effect.

The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss by component, net of tax, for the periods indicated (in thousands):
 
 
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale
 
Defined Benefit and Other Benefit Plans
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2016
 
$
210

 
$
(11,152
)
 
$
(10,942
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
 
1,936

 

 
1,936

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 
(565
)
 
233

 
(332
)
Net current period other comprehensive gain
 
1,371

 
233

 
1,604

Balance at March 31, 2016
 
$
1,581

 
$
(10,919
)
 
$
(9,338
)

 
 
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Securities Available for Sale
 
Defined Benefit and Other Benefit Plans
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2015
 
$
1,960

 
$
(10,745
)
 
$
(8,785
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification
 
805

 

 
805

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 
(31
)
 
224

 
193

Net current period other comprehensive gain
 
774

 
224

 
998

Balance at March 31, 2015
 
$
2,734

 
$
(10,521
)
 
$
(7,787
)

The following is the reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
Affected Line Item
in the Statement Where
Net Income is Presented
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
Unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
     
Realized gains on securities available for sale
 
$
(908
)
 
$
(50
)
 
Net gains on securities transactions
Tax effect
 
343

 
19

 
Income tax expense
Net of tax
 
(565
)
 
(31
)
 
 
Amortization of defined pension plan and other benefit plan items:
 
 

 
 

 
     
Prior service costs (a)
 
(22
)
 
(22
)
 
Pension and other employee benefits
Actuarial losses (a)
 
396

 
383

 
Pension and other employee benefits
Tax effect
 
(141
)
 
(137
)
 
Income tax expense
Net of tax
 
233

 
224

 
 
Total reclassification for the period, net of tax
 
$
(332
)
 
$
193

 
 
(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and other benefit plan costs (see Note 10 for additional information).




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NOTE 9        COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Corporation is a party to certain financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk such as commitments under standby letters of credit, unused portions of lines of credit, overdraft protection and commitments to fund new loans.  In accordance with GAAP, these financial instruments are not recorded in the financial statements.  The Corporation's policy is to record such instruments when funded.  These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk.  Such transactions are generally used by the Corporation to manage clients' requests for funding and other client needs.

The following table lists the contractual amounts of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Fixed Rate
 
Variable Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Variable Rate
Commitments to make loans
$
22,740

 
$
33,557

 
$
17,167

 
$
25,251

Unused lines of credit
$
866

 
$
191,990

 
$
1,265

 
$
177,004

Standby letters of credit
$

 
$
14,618

 
$

 
$
14,646


On March 23, 2016, the Bank received a summons and complaint for an action brought in the State of New York Supreme Court for the County of Tompkins, regarding its lease of 202 East State Street, Ithaca, NY. The owner of the leased premises has alleged that the Bank has breached its contract and is requesting a judgment declaring that the term of the lease runs through December 31, 2025 or a judgment in his favor in the amount of $4.0 million. While the outcome of litigation is not predictable, the Bank believes that the claims are without merit and is vigorously defending them. As of March 31, 2016, no amount has been accrued for potential losses related to these proceedings as a potential loss is not considered probable or reasonably estimable in the opinion of management. On April 25, 2016, counsel for the Bank made a motion to dismiss the complaint, which is pending.

In the normal course of business, there are various outstanding claims and legal proceedings involving the Corporation or its subsidiaries.  Except for the above matter, we believe that we are not a party to any pending legal, arbitration, or regulatory proceedings that could have a material adverse impact on our financial results or liquidity.

On September 25, 2015, the Bank entered a lease agreement with a related party to occupy a building located in Clifton Park, New York. The lease commenced on April 4, 2016. The initial term of the lease is 20 years, with a total of ten years of renewal options. The lease will be capitalized on the balance sheet for $2.0 million, as of the lease commencement date, within premises and equipment, net, with a corresponding long term capital lease obligation. The purpose of the lease is to move the Clifton Park branch from a shopping plaza to a stand-alone building. Minimum lease commitments, before considering renewal options, are as follows (in thousands):
Years
 
Annual Rent
 
Total Rent
2016 - 2021
 
$
133

 
$
665

2021 - 2026
 
145

 
725

2026 - 2031
 
158

 
790

2031 - 2036
 
172

 
860

   Total
 
 
 
$
3,040



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NOTE 10    COMPONENTS OF QUARTERLY AND YEAR TO DATE NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COSTS

The components of net periodic expense for the Corporation’s pension and other benefit plans for the periods indicated are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Qualified Pension Plan
 
 
 
 
Service cost, benefits earned during the period
 
$
296

 
$
354

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
 
470

 
457

Expected return on plan assets
 
(755
)
 
(823
)
Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation
 

 

Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
 
2

 
2

Amortization of unrecognized net loss
 
384

 
368

Net periodic pension cost
 
$
397

 
$
358

 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Pension Plan
 
 

 
 

Service cost, benefits earned during the period
 
$
11

 
$
11

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
 
13

 
12

Expected return on plan assets
 

 

Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
 

 

Amortization of unrecognized net loss
 
6

 
13

Net periodic supplemental pension cost
 
$
30

 
$
36

 
 
 
 
 
Postretirement Plan, Medical and Life
 
 

 
 

Service cost, benefits earned during the period
 
$
12

 
$
12

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
 
17

 
16

Expected return on plan assets
 

 

Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
 
(24
)
 
(24
)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss
 
6

 
2

Net periodic postretirement, medical and life cost
 
$
11

 
$
6



NOTE 11    SEGMENT REPORTING

The Corporation manages its operations through two primary business segments:  core banking and WMG.  The core banking segment provides revenues by attracting deposits from the general public and using such funds to originate consumer, commercial, commercial real estate, and residential mortgage loans, primarily in the Corporation’s local markets and to invest in securities.  The WMG services segment provides revenues by providing trust and investment advisory services to clients.

Accounting policies for the segments are the same as those described in Note 1. Summarized financial information concerning the Corporation’s reportable segments and the reconciliation to the Corporation’s consolidated results are shown in the following table.  Income taxes are allocated based on the separate taxable income of each entity and indirect overhead expenses are allocated based on reasonable and equitable allocations applicable to the reportable segment.  CFS amounts are the primary differences between segment amounts and consolidated totals, and are reflected in the Holding Company and CFS column below, along with amounts to eliminate transactions between segments (in thousands).
 
 

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Three months ended March 31, 2016
 
 
Core Banking
 
WMG
 
Holding Company and CFS
 
Consolidated Totals
Interest and dividend income
 
$
13,949

 
$

 
$

 
$
13,949

Interest expense
 
924

 

 

 
924

Net interest income
 
13,025

 

 

 
13,025

Provision for loan losses
 
595

 

 

 
595

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
 
12,430

 

 

 
12,430

Other non-interest income
 
3,416

 
2,012

 
173

 
5,601

Other non-interest expenses
 
12,252

 
1,389

 
367

 
14,008

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)
 
3,594

 
623

 
(194
)
 
4,023

Income tax expense (benefit)
 
1,170

 
235

 
(89
)
 
1,316

Segment net income (loss)
 
$
2,424

 
$
388

 
$
(105
)
 
$
2,707

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment assets
 
$
1,637,242

 
$
4,668

 
$
1,316

 
$
1,643,226


 
 
Three months ended March 31, 2015
 
 
Core Banking
 
WMG
 
Holding Company And CFS
 
Consolidated Totals
Interest and dividend income
 
$
13,231

 
$

 
$
3

 
$
13,234

Interest expense
 
892

 

 

 
892

Net interest income
 
12,339

 

 
3

 
12,342

Provision for loan losses
 
390

 

 

 
390

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
 
11,949

 

 
3

 
11,952

Other non-interest income
 
2,714

 
2,126

 
346

 
5,186

Other non-interest expenses
 
12,148

 
1,304

 
284

 
13,736

Income before income tax expense
 
2,515

 
822

 
65

 
3,402

Income tax expense
 
815

 
302

 
9

 
1,126

Segment net income
 
$
1,700

 
$
520

 
$
56

 
$
2,276

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment assets
 
$
1,578,386

 
$
4,707

 
$
1,679

 
$
1,584,772



NOTE 12    STOCK COMPENSATION

Board of Director’s Stock Compensation

Members of the Board of Directors receive common shares of the Corporation equal in value to the amount of fees individually earned during the previous year for service as a director.  The common shares are distributed to the Corporation's individual board members from treasury shares of the Corporation on or about January 15 following the calendar year of service.

Additionally, the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, who does not receive cash compensation as a member of the Board of Directors, is awarded common shares equal in value to the average of those awarded to board members not employed by the Corporation who have served for 12 months during the prior year.

During January 2016 and 2015, 9,532 and 9,673 shares, respectively, were re-issued from treasury to fund the stock component of directors' compensation.    An expense of $67 thousand and $69 thousand related to this compensation was recognized during the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  This expense is accrued as shares are earned.


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Restricted Stock Plan

Pursuant to the Corporation’s Restricted Stock Plan, the Corporation may make discretionary grants of restricted stock to officers other than the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer.  Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the awards based on the fair value of the stock at issue date.

A summary of restricted stock activity for the three month period ended March 31, 2016 is presented below:
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted–Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2016
 
22,569

 
$
28.09

Granted
 

 
$

Vested
 
(415
)
 
$
26.59

Forfeited or cancelled
 

 
$

Nonvested at March 31, 2016
 
22,154

 
$
28.12


As of March 31, 2016, there was $567 thousand of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested shares granted under the Plan.  The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.56 years.  The total fair value of shares vested was $11 thousand for both of the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.


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

Introduction

The following is the MD&A of the Corporation in this Form 10-Q for the three months period ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.  Reference should be made to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and footnotes, and the Corporation’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on March 11, 2016, for an understanding of the following discussion and analysis.  See the list of commonly used abbreviations and terms on pages 3–5.

The MD&A included in this Form 10-Q contains statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Corporation's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of those risks and uncertainties and the factors that could cause the Corporation’s actual results to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties, see Forward-looking Statements below and Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, on pages 14–19 of the Corporation’s 2015 Annual Report.  For a discussion of use of non-GAAP financial measures, see pages 59–62 of the Corporation's 2015 Annual Report or pages 60–62 in this Form 10-Q.

The Corporation has been a financial holding company since 2000, and the Bank was established in 1833 and CFS in 2001.  Through the Bank and CFS, the Corporation provides a wide range of financial services, including demand, savings and time deposits, commercial, residential and consumer loans, interest rate swaps, letters of credit, wealth management services, employee benefit plans, insurance products, mutual funds and brokerage services.  The Bank relies substantially on a foundation of locally generated deposits.  The Corporation, on a stand-alone basis, has minimal results of operations.  The Bank derives its income primarily from interest and fees on loans, interest on investment securities, WMG fee income and fees received in connection with deposit and other services.  The Bank’s operating expenses are interest expense paid on deposits and borrowings, salaries and employee benefit plans and general operating expenses.

Forward-looking Statements

This discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. The Corporation intends its forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in these sections.  All statements regarding the Corporation's expected financial position and operating results, the Corporation's business strategy, the Corporation's financial plans, forecasted demographic and economic trends relating to the Corporation's industry and similar matters are forward-looking statements. These statements can sometimes be identified by the Corporation's use of forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," or "intend."  The Corporation cannot promise that its expectations in such forward-looking statements will turn out to be correct.  The Corporation's actual results could be materially different from expectations because of various factors, including changes in economic conditions or interest rates, credit risk, difficulties in managing the Corporation’s growth, competition, changes in law or the regulatory environment, including the Dodd-Frank Act, and changes in general business and economic trends. Information concerning these and other factors can be found in the Corporation’s periodic filings with the SEC, including the discussion under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Corporation’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  These filings are available publicly on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov, on the Corporation's web site at http://www.chemungcanal.com or upon request from the Corporate Secretary at (607) 737-3746. Except as otherwise required by law, the Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.



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Consolidated Financial Highlights
 
As of or for the Three Months Ended

March 31,

Dec. 31,

Sept. 30,

June 30,

March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2016

2015

2015

2015

2015
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Interest income
$
13,949


$
13,896


$
13,595


$
13,519


$
13,234

Interest expense
924


934


904


872


892

Net interest income
13,025


12,962


12,691


12,647


12,342

Provision for loan losses
595


615


307


259


390

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
12,430


12,347


12,384


12,388


11,952

Non-interest income
5,601


5,023


4,912


5,326


5,186

Non-interest expense
14,008


14,234


13,634


13,823


13,736

Income before income tax expense
4,023


3,136


3,662


3,891


3,402

Income tax expense
1,316


1,007


1,211


1,314


1,126

Net income
$
2,707


$
2,129


$
2,451


$
2,577


$
2,276
















Basic and diluted earnings per share
$
0.57


$
0.45


$
0.52


$
0.55


$
0.48

Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding
4,750


4,731


4,722


4,717


4,707
















PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets
0.67
%

0.52
%

0.62
%

0.66
%

0.59
%
Return on average equity
7.73
%

6.05
%

7.05
%

7.52
%

6.79
%
Return on average tangible equity (a)
9.45
%

7.42
%

8.71
%

9.32
%

8.45
%
Efficiency ratio (b)
76.89
%

77.35
%

75.25
%

75.83
%

76.26
%
Non-interest expense to average assets (c)
3.48
%

3.49
%

3.44
%

3.55
%

3.57
%
Loans to deposits
82.75
%

83.46
%

80.96
%

86.37
%

83.59
%















YIELDS / RATES - Fully Taxable Equivalent
Yield on loans
4.21
%

4.20
%

4.22
%

4.26
%

4.28
%
Yield on investments
2.07
%

1.98
%

1.89
%

1.91
%

1.83
%
Yield on interest-earning assets
3.72
%

3.66
%

3.70
%

3.74
%

3.74
%
Cost of interest-bearing deposits
0.20
%

0.20
%

0.20
%

0.21
%

0.20
%
Cost of borrowings
2.66
%

2.99
%

3.03
%

2.64
%

2.74
%
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities
0.35
%

0.35
%

0.35
%

0.34
%

0.35
%
Interest rate spread
3.37
%

3.10
%

3.35
%

3.40
%

3.39
%
Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent
3.47
%

3.42
%

3.45
%

3.50
%

3.49
%















CAPITAL
Total equity to total assets at end of period
8.58
%

8.47
%

8.50
%

8.79
%

8.60
%
Tangible equity to tangible assets at end of period (a)
7.14
%

6.99
%

7.02
%

7.22
%

7.04
%















Book value per share
$
29.64


$
28.96


$
29.36


$
28.92


$
28.92

Tangible book value per share
24.28


23.53


23.85


23.35


23.28

Period-end market value per share
26.35


27.50


28.03


26.48


28.30

Dividends declared per share
0.26


0.26


0.26


0.26


0.26
















AVERAGE BALANCES
Loans (d)
$
1,175,051


$
1,151,469


$
1,142,402


$
1,141,412


$
1,132,473

Earning assets
1,527,656


1,522,176


1,474,098


1,462,842


1,450,249

Total assets
1,620,547


1,617,322


1,570,818


1,563,346


1,558,919

Deposits
1,404,487


1,410,017


1,367,853


1,353,895


1,338,913

Total equity
140,864


139,697


137,855


137,386


135,974

Tangible equity (a)
115,240


113,812


111,693


110,945


109,219

















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ASSET QUALITY
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
$
328


$
377


$
313


$
123


$
184

Non-performing loans (e)
12,774


12,232


12,368


12,862


10,419

Non-performing assets (f)
14,416


13,762


14,744


15,238


12,925

Allowance for loan losses
14,527


14,260


14,022


14,028


13,892
















Annualized net charge-offs to average loans
0.11
%

0.13
%

0.11
%

0.04
%

0.07
%
Non-performing loans to total loans
1.08
%

1.05
%

1.08
%

1.12
%

0.91
%
Non-performing assets to total assets
0.88
%

0.85
%

0.90
%

0.98
%

0.82
%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
1.22
%

1.22
%

1.23
%

1.22
%

1.21
%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
113.72
%

116.58
%

113.37
%

109.07
%

133.33
%














(a) See the GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations.
(b) Efficiency ratio is non-interest expense less merger and acquisition expenses less amortization of intangible assets less legal settlement divided by the total of fully taxable equivalent net interest income plus non-interest income less net gains on securities transactions less gain from bargain purchase less gain on liquidation of trust preferred securities.
(c) For the non-interest expense to average assets ratio, non-interest expense does not include legal settlement expense. See footnote 9 for further discussion.
(d) Loans include loans held for sale. Loans do not reflect the allowance for loan losses.
(e) Non-performing loans include non-accrual loans only.
(f) Non-performing assets include non-performing loans plus other real estate owned.

Executive Summary

This executive summary of the MD&A includes selected information and may not contain all of the information that is important to readers of this Form 10-Q. For a complete description of the trends and uncertainties, as well as the risks and critical accounting estimates affecting the Corporation, this Form 10-Q should be read in its entirety.

The following table presents selected financial information for the periods indicated, and the dollar and percent change (in thousands, except per share and ratio data):
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
Change
 
Percentage Change
Net interest income
 
$
13,025

 
$
12,342

 
$
683

 
5.5
%
Non-interest income
 
5,601

 
5,186

 
415

 
8.0
%
Non-interest expense
 
14,008

 
13,736

 
272

 
2.0
%
Pre-provision income
 
4,618

 
3,792

 
826

 
21.8
%
Provision for loan losses
 
595

 
390

 
205

 
52.6
%
Income tax expense
 
1,316

 
1,126

 
190

 
16.9
%
Net income
 
$
2,707

 
$
2,276

 
$
431

 
18.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.57

 
$
0.48

 
$
0.09

 
18.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selected financial ratios
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Return on average assets
 
0.67
%
 
0.59
%
 
 

 
 

Return on average equity
 
7.73
%
 
6.79
%
 
 

 
 

Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent
 
3.47
%
 
3.49
%
 
 

 
 

Efficiency ratio
 
76.89
%
 
76.26
%
 
 

 
 

Non-interest expense to average assets
 
3.48
%
 
3.57
%
 
 

 
 


Net income for the first quarter of 2016 was $2.7 million, or $0.57 per share, compared with a net income of $2.3 million, or $0.48 per share, for the prior year quarter.  Return on equity for the quarter was 7.73%, compared with 6.79% for the prior year quarter.  The increase in net income from the prior year quarter was driven by an increases in net interest income and non-interest income, due to a $0.9 million gain on securities transactions, partially offset by increases in non-interest expense, provision for loan losses, and income tax expense.


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Net interest income
Net interest income increased $0.7 million, or 5.5%, compared with the prior year quarter. The increase was due primarily to interest income from the commercial loan portfolio and interest and dividends from taxable securities.

Non-interest income
Non-interest income increased $0.4 million, or 8.0%, compared to the prior year quarter.  The increase was due primarily to the net gain on security transactions, offset by decreases in wealth management group fee income, CFS fee and commission income, and other non-interest income.

Non-interest expense
Non-interest expense increased $0.3 million, or 2.0%, compared to the prior year quarter.  The increase was due primarily to increases in salaries and wages, net occupancy expenses, and data processing expenses, offset by pension and other employee benefits. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, non-interest expense to average assets was 3.48%.

Provision for loan losses
The provision for loan losses increased $0.2 million, or 52.6%, compared to the prior year quarter.  The increase was the result of the growth in the commercial loan portfolio, along with an increase net charge-offs during the current quarter.  Net charge-offs were $0.3 million, compared with $0.2 million for the prior year quarter.

Consolidated Results of Operations

The following section of the MD&A provides a comparative discussion of the Corporation’s Consolidated Results of Operations on a reported basis for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. For a discussion of the Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Risks and Uncertainties that affect the Consolidated Results of Operations, see page 59-60 of this Form 10-Q and pages 58-59 of the Corporation’s 2015 Annual Report.

Net Interest Income

The following table presents net interest income for the periods indicated, and the dollar and percent change (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
Change
 
Percentage Change
Interest and dividend income
$
13,949

 
$
13,234

 
$
715

 
5.4
%
Interest expense
924

 
892

 
32

 
3.6
%
Net interest income
$
13,025

 
$
12,342

 
$
683

 
5.5
%

Net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities and the interest expense accrued on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings, is the largest contributor to the Corporation’s earnings.

Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 totaled $13.0 million, an increase of $0.7 million, or 5.5%, compared with $12.3 million for the same period in the prior year.  Fully taxable equivalent net interest margin was 3.47% for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared with 3.49% for the same period in the prior year.  The increase in net interest income was due primarily to an increase of $77.4 million in interest-earning assets.  The yield on average interest-earning assets decreased two basis points, while the cost of interest-bearing liabilities remained flat compared to the same period in the prior year.  The decrease in yield on average interest-earning assets was mostly attributable to a seven basis point decrease in yield on loans, a result of loans continuing to reprice at current historically low market rates primarily in the commercial loan portfolio, offset by a 24 basis point increase in yield on investments, due to the change in the portfolio's allocation toward mortgage-backed securities and an increase in the portfolio's duration during the second quarter of 2015.


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Average Consolidated Balance Sheet and Interest Analysis

The following tables present certain information related to the Corporation’s average consolidated balance sheets and its consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.  It also reflects the average yield on interest-earning assets and average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.  For the purpose of the table below, non-accruing loans are included in the daily average loan amounts outstanding.  Daily balances were used for average balance computations.  Investment securities are stated at amortized cost.  Tax equivalent adjustments have been made in calculating yields on obligations of states and political subdivisions, tax-free commercial loans and dividends on equity investments.
AVERAGE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2016
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2015
 
Average Balance
 
Interest
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average Balance
 
Interest
 
Yield/
Rate
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial loans
$
709,540

 
$
7,758

 
4.40
%
 
$
635,416

 
$
7,298

 
4.66
%
Mortgage loans
196,600

 
1,940

 
3.97
%
 
197,520

 
2,014

 
4.14
%
Consumer loans
268,911

 
2,598

 
3.89
%
 
299,537

 
2,621

 
3.55
%
Taxable securities
294,320

 
1,438

 
1.97
%
 
245,019

 
1,093

 
1.81
%
Tax-exempt securities
48,138

 
367

 
3.07
%
 
35,692

 
321

 
3.65
%
Interest-bearing deposits
10,147

 
12

 
0.48
%
 
37,065

 
23

 
0.25
%
Total interest-earning assets
1,527,656

 
14,113

 
3.72
%
 
1,450,249

 
13,370

 
3.74
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-earning assets:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cash and due from banks
26,676

 
 

 
 

 
27,449

 
 

 
 

Premises and equipment, net
29,199

 
 

 
 

 
32,026

 
 

 
 

Other assets
48,846

 
 

 
 

 
58,920

 
 

 
 

Allowance for loan losses
(14,346
)
 
 

 
 

 
(13,846
)
 
 

 
 

AFS valuation allowance
2,516

 
 

 
 

 
4,121

 
 

 
 

Total assets
$
1,620,547

 
 

 
 

 
$
1,558,919

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest-bearing demand deposits
$
142,117

 
$
40

 
0.11
%
 
$
127,729

 
$
27

 
0.09
%
Savings and insured money market deposits
704,587

 
317

 
0.18
%
 
638,855

 
273

 
0.17
%
Time deposits
164,580

 
150

 
0.37
%
 
199,531

 
186

 
0.38
%
FHLBNY advances, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and other debt
63,092

 
417

 
2.66
%
 
60,133

 
406

 
2.74
%
Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,074,376

 
924

 
0.35
%
 
1,026,248

 
892

 
0.35
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Demand deposits
393,202

 
 

 
 

 
372,798

 
 

 
 

Other liabilities
12,105

 
 

 
 

 
23,899

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities
1,479,683

 
 

 
 

 
1,422,945

 
 

 
 

Shareholders' equity
140,864

 
 

 
 

 
135,974

 
 

 
 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
1,620,547

 
 

 
 

 
$
1,558,919

 
 

 
 

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income
 

 
13,189

 
 

 
 

 
12,478

 
 

Net interest rate spread (1)
 

 
 

 
3.37
%
 
 

 
 

 
3.39
%
Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent (2)
 

 
 

 
3.47
%
 
 

 
 

 
3.49
%
Taxable equivalent adjustment
 

 
(164
)
 
 

 
 

 
(136
)
 
 

Net interest income
 

 
$
13,025

 
 

 
 

 
$
12,342

 
 

(1)  Net interest rate spread is the difference in the average yield on interest-earning assets less the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(2)  Net interest margin is the ratio of fully taxable equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

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Changes Due to Rate and Volume

Net interest income can be analyzed in terms of the impact of changes in rates and volumes.  The tables below illustrate the extent to which changes in interest rates and the volume of average interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities have affected the Corporation’s interest income and interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.  Information is provided in each category with respect to (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate); (ii) changes attributable to changes in rates (changes in rates multiplied by prior volume); and (iii) the net changes.  For purposes of this table, changes that are not due solely to volume or rate changes have been allocated to these categories based on the respective percentage changes in average volume and rate.  Due to the numerous simultaneous volume and rate changes during the periods analyzed, it is not possible to precisely allocate changes between volume and rates.  In addition, average interest-earning assets include non-accrual loans and taxable equivalent adjustments were made.
RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2016 vs. 2015
 
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
 
Total
Change
 
Due to
Volume
 
Due to
Rate
(in thousands)
 
Interest and dividend income on:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial loans
 
$
460

 
$
868

 
$
(408
)
Mortgage loans
 
(74
)
 
(7
)
 
(67
)
Consumer loans
 
(23
)
 
(274
)
 
251

Taxable investment securities
 
345

 
239

 
106

Tax-exempt investment securities
 
46

 
103

 
(57
)
Interest-earning deposits
 
(11
)
 
(24
)
 
13

Total interest and dividend income, fully taxable equivalent
 
743

 
905

 
(162
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense on:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits
 
13

 
4

 
9

Savings and insured money market deposits
 
44

 
28

 
16

Time deposits
 
(36
)
 
(31
)
 
(5
)
FHLBNY advances, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other debt
 
11

 
22

 
(11
)
Total interest expense
 
32

 
23

 
9

Net interest income, fully taxable equivalent
 
$
711

 
$
882

 
$
(171
)


Provision for loan losses

Management performs an ongoing assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses based upon a number of factors including an analysis of historical loss factors, collateral evaluations, recent charge-off experience, credit quality of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and loan growth. Based on this analysis, the provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 were $0.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively.  Net charge-offs for the first quarter were $0.3 million compared with $0.2 million for the same period in the prior year. 


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Non-interest income

The following table presents non-interest income for the periods indicated, and the dollar and percent change (in thousands):

 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
Change
 
Percentage Change
WMG fee income
 
$
2,012

 
$
2,126

 
$
(114
)
 
(5.4
)%
Service charges on deposit accounts
 
1,135

 
1,138

 
(3
)
 
(0.3
)%
Interchange revenue from debit card transactions
 
893

 
809

 
84

 
10.4
 %
Net gains on securities transactions
 
908

 
50

 
858

 
N/M

Net gains on sales of loans held for sale
 
61

 
52

 
9

 
17.3
 %
Net gains (losses) on sales of other real estate owned
 
(5
)
 
78

 
(83
)
 
N/M

Income from bank owned life insurance
 
18

 
18

 

 
 %
CFS fee and commission income
 
173

 
348

 
(175
)
 
(50.3
)%
Other
 
406

 
567

 
(161
)
 
(28.4
)%
Total non-interest income
 
$
5,601

 
$
5,186

 
$
415

 
8.0
 %

Total non-interest income for the first quarter of 2016 increased $0.4 million compared with the same period in the prior year.  The increase was due to increases in interchange revenue from debit card transactions and net gains on securities transactions, offset by decreases in WMG fee income, CFS fee and commission income, other non-interest income, and a loss on sales of other real estate owned.

WMG fee income
WMG fee income decreased compared to the same period in the prior year due to a decline in assets under management or administration, along with a decline in the market value of assets.

Interchange revenue from debit card transactions
Interchange revenue from debit card transactions increased compared to the same period in the prior year due to an increase in the number of transactions.

Net gains on securities transactions
Net gains on securities transactions increased compared to the same period in the prior year due to a $0.9 million net gain on the sale $14.5 million of U.S. Treasuries, which allowed for the pay down of FHLB overnight advances and the funding of additional commercial loans during the quarter.

Net gains (losses) on sales of other real estate owned
Net gains (losses) on sales of other real estate owned decreased compared to the same period in the prior year due to a gain on the sale of one commercial property during the prior year.

CFS fee and commission income
CFS fee and commission income decreased compared to the same period in the prior year due to a decrease in commissions from insurance annuity products.

Other
Other non-interest income decreased due to a decline in rental income from properties included within OREO, due to the sale of OREO properties during the fourth quarter of 2015.


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Non-interest expense

The following table presents non-interest expense for the periods indicated, and the dollar and percent change (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
Change
 
Percentage Change
Compensation expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and wages
 
$
5,183


$
5,100

 
$
83

 
1.6
 %
Pension and other employee benefits
 
1,675


1,729

 
(54
)
 
(3.1
)%
Total compensation expense
 
6,858

 
6,829

 
29

 
0.4
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-compensation expense:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net occupancy expenses
 
1,906

 
1,850

 
56

 
3.0
 %
Furniture and equipment expenses
 
772

 
733

 
39

 
5.3
 %
Data processing expenses
 
1,714

 
1,561

 
153

 
9.8
 %
Professional services
 
341

 
269

 
72

 
26.8
 %
Amortization of intangible assets
 
258

 
304

 
(46
)
 
(15.1
)%
Marketing and advertising expenses
 
222

 
235

 
(13
)
 
(5.5
)%
Other real estate owned expense
 
52

 
84

 
(32
)
 
(38.1
)%
FDIC insurance
 
294

 
286

 
8

 
2.8
 %
Loan expense
 
112

 
140

 
(28
)
 
(20.0
)%
Other
 
1,479

 
1,445

 
34

 
2.4
 %
Total non-compensation expense
 
7,150

 
6,907

 
243

 
3.5
 %
Total non-interest expense
 
$
14,008

 
$
13,736

 
$
272

 
2.0
 %

Total non-interest expense for the first quarter of 2016 increased $0.3 million compared with the same period in the prior year.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in non-compensation expense.

Compensation expense
Compensation expense increased compared to the same period in the prior year due to an increase in salaries and wages, offset by a decrease in pension and other employee benefits.  The increase in salaries and wages was due to an increase in the incentive compensation plan for 2016, offset by a reduction in full-time equivalent employees. The decrease in pension and other employee benefits was due to a decline in full-time equivalent employees, which decreased payroll tax expense. 

Non-compensation expense
Non-compensation expense increased compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to increases in net occupancy expenses, furniture and equipment expenses, data processing expenses, and professional services. The Bank incurred $125 thousand in accelerated depreciation expense, allocated to net occupancy and furniture and equipment expenses, related to the announcement of the closure of the branch office at 202 East State Street in Ithaca, NY at the end of May 2016. The Bank transferred all accounts associated with 202 East State Street to the remaining three Ithaca branch locations. Additionally, the Corporation incurred professional services of $83 thousand related to the establishment of a captive insurance subsidiary, which is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2016.


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Income tax expense

The following table presents income tax expense and the effective tax rate for the periods indicated, and the dollar and percent change (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
Change
 
Percentage Change
Income before income tax expense
 
$
4,023

 
$
3,402

 
$
621

 
18.3
%
Income tax expense
 
$
1,316

 
$
1,126

 
$
190

 
16.9
%
Effective tax rate
 
32.7
%
 
33.1
%
 
 

 
 


The decrease in the effective tax rate can be attributed to changes in the mix of income and expense subject to U.S. federal, state, and local income taxes, along with an increase in the income generated by CCTC Funding, Corp., a real estate investment trust subsidiary of the Bank.

Financial Condition

The following table presents selected financial information for the periods indicated, and the dollar and percent change (in thousands):
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Change
 
Percentage Change
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total cash and cash equivalents
 
$
55,859

 
$
26,185

 
$
29,674

 
113.3
 %
Total investment securities
 
333,240

 
354,183

 
(20,943
)
 
(5.9
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans, net of deferred loan fees
 
1,186,893

 
1,168,633

 
18,260

 
1.6
 %
Allowance for loan losses
 
(14,527
)
 
(14,260
)
 
(267
)
 
1.9
 %
Loans, net
 
1,172,366

 
1,154,373

 
17,993

 
1.6
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
 
25,497

 
25,755

 
(258
)
 
(1.0
)%
Other assets
 
56,264

 
59,468

 
(3,204
)
 
(5.4
)%
Total assets
 
$
1,643,226

 
$
1,619,964


$
23,262

 
1.4
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Total deposits
 
$
1,434,252

 
$
1,400,295

 
$
33,957

 
2.4
 %
FHLBNY advances and other debt
 
50,837

 
64,429

 
(13,592
)
 
(21.1
)%
Other liabilities
 
17,091

 
17,998

 
(907
)
 
(5.0
)%
Total liabilities
 
1,502,180

 
1,482,722

 
19,458

 
1.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders’ equity
 
141,046

 
137,242

 
3,804

 
2.8
 %
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,643,226

 
$
1,619,964

 
$
23,262

 
1.4
 %

Cash and cash equivalents
The increase in cash and cash equivalents can be attributed to the sale of available for sale securities and the seasonal inflow of municipal deposits, offset by increases in total loans and the pay down of FHLB overnight advances.

Investment securities
The decrease in investment securities can be mostly attributed to the the sale of $14.5 million in U.S. Treasuries and $7.5 million in maturities, mostly in mortgage backed securities.


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Loans, net
The increase in loans can be attributed to increases of $29.2 million in commercial mortgages and $1.0 million in residential mortgages, offset by decreases of $4.7 million in indirect consumer loans, $3.9 million in other consumer loans, and $3.3 million in commercial and agriculture loans.  The increase in the allowance for loan losses can be mostly attributed to growth in the commercial loan portfolio.

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
The decrease in goodwill and other intangible assets, net can be attributed to amortization of intangible assets.

Other assets
The decrease in other assets can be mostly attributed to depreciation of premises and equipment and a decline in the deferred tax asset.

Deposits
The increase in deposits can be attributed to increases of $29.9 million in money market accounts, $10.9 million in interest-bearing demand deposits, and $4.8 million in savings deposits. These items were offset by decreases of $9.1 million in non-interest-bearing deposits and $2.5 million in time deposits. The changes in money market accounts and demand deposits can be attributed to the seasonal inflow of deposits of municipal clients.

FHLBNY advances and other debt
FHLBNY overnight advances were paid off with the increase in deposits received from municipal clients.

Other liabilities
The decrease in other liabilities can be mostly attributed to the payment of the incentive compensation plan during the first quarter of 2016.

Shareholders’ equity
The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily due to earnings of $2.7 million, a reduction of $0.6 million in treasury stock, and a decrease of $1.6 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss, offset by $1.2 million in dividends declared during the first quarter of 2016.

Assets under management or administration
The market value of total assets under management or administration in our WMG was $1.680 billion at March 31, 2016, including $321.1 million of assets held under management or administration for the Corporation, compared with $1.856 billion at December 31, 2015, including $304.1 million of assets held under management or administration for the Corporation, a decrease of $175.9 million, or 9.5%. The decrease can be attributed to the loss of one large non-profit customer, along with a decline in the market value of assets.

Securities

The Corporation’s Funds Management Policy includes an investment policy that in general, requires debt securities purchased for the bond portfolio to carry a minimum agency rating of "A".  After an independent credit analysis is performed, the policy also allows the Corporation to purchase local municipal obligations that are not rated.  The Corporation intends to maintain a reasonable level of securities to provide adequate liquidity and in order to have securities available to pledge to secure public deposits, repurchase agreements and other types of transactions.  Fluctuations in the fair value of the Corporation’s securities relate primarily to changes in interest rates.


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Marketable securities are classified as Available for Sale, while investments in local municipal obligations are generally classified as Held to Maturity.  The composition of the available for sale segment of the securities portfolio is summarized in the table as follows (in thousands):
SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
 
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
 
Amortized Cost
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Percent of Total Estimated Fair Value
 
Amortized Cost
 
Estimated Fair Value
 
Percent of Total Estimated Fair Value
Obligations of U.S. Government
 
$

 
$

 
%
 
$
14,507

 
$
14,784

 
4.3
%
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored enterprises
 
84,759

 
85,357

 
26.3
%
 
84,923

 
85,382

 
24.8
%
Mortgage-backed securities, residential and collateralized mortgage obligations
 
192,145

 
193,028

 
59.5
%
 
199,680

 
198,366

 
57.5
%
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
 
43,383

 
44,246

 
13.6
%
 
43,695

 
44,426

 
12.9
%
Other securities
 
1,656

 
1,853

 
0.6
%
 
1,675

 
1,862

 
0.5
%
Totals
 
$
321,943

 
$
324,484

 
100.0
%
 
$
344,480

 
$
344,820

 
100.0
%

The available for sale segment of the securities portfolio totaled $324.5 million at March 31, 2016, a decrease of $20.3 million, or 5.90%, from $344.8 million at December 31, 2015.  The decrease resulted primarily from the sale of $14.5 million in U.S. Treasuries and $7.5 million in maturities, mostly in mortgage-backed securities.

The held to maturity segment of the securities portfolio consists of obligations of political subdivisions in the Corporation’s market areas.  These securities totaled $4.6 million at March 31, 2016, consistent with December 31, 2015.

Loans

The Corporation has reporting systems to monitor: (i) loan origination and concentrations, (ii) delinquent loans, (iii) non-performing assets, including non-performing loans, troubled debt restructurings, and other real estate owned, (iv) impaired loans, and (v) potential problem loans.  Management reviews these systems on a regular basis.

The table below presents the Corporation’s loan composition by segment for the periods indicated, and the dollar and percent change from December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016 (in thousands):

LOANS
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Dollar Change
 
Percentage Change
Commercial and agricultural
$
190,566

 
$
193,233

 
$
(2,667
)
 
(1.4
)%
Commercial mortgages
535,029

 
506,478

 
28,551

 
5.6
 %
Residential mortgages
196,751

 
195,778

 
973

 
0.5
 %
Indirect consumer loans
146,601

 
151,327

 
(4,726
)
 
(3.1
)%
Other consumer loans
117,946

 
121,817

 
(3,871
)
 
(3.2
)%
Total loans, net of deferred loan fees
$
1,186,893

 
$
1,168,633

 
$
18,260

 
1.6
 %

Portfolio loans totaled $1.187 billion at March 31, 2016, an increase of $18.3 million, or 1.6%, from $1.169 billion at December 31, 2015.  The increase in loans can be attributed to increases of $28.6 million million in commercial mortgages and $1.0 million in residential mortgages, offset by decreases of $2.7 million in commercial and agricultural loans, $4.7 million in indirect consumer loans, and $3.9 million in other consumer loans. The growth in commercial mortgages was due primarily to an increase in the Capital Bank division in the Albany, New York region.  The decline in indirect consumer loans was a result of the Corporation’s decision not to reduce pricing to compete on new car loans.


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Residential mortgage loans totaled $196.8 million at March 31, 2016, an increase of $1.0 million, or 0.5%, from December 31, 2015.  In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2016, $2.3 million of newly originated residential mortgages were sold in the secondary market to Freddie Mac and $0.4 million of residential mortgages were sold to the State of New York Mortgage Agency. 

The Corporation anticipates that future growth in portfolio loans will continue to be in commercial mortgages and commercial and industrial loans, especially within the Capital Bank division of the Bank. The table below presents the Corporation’s outstanding loan balance by bank division (in thousands):
LOANS BY DIVISION
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Chemung Canal Trust Company*
$
669,448

 
$
683,137

 
$
724,099

 
$
687,256

 
$
645,808

Capital Bank Division
517,445

 
485,496

 
397,475

 
308,610

 
247,709

Total loans
$
1,186,893

 
$
1,168,633

 
$
1,121,574

 
$
995,866

 
$
893,517

* All loans, excluding those originated by the Capital Bank division.

Loan concentrations are considered to exist when there are amounts loaned to a multiple number of borrowers engaged in similar activities which would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions.  Specific industries are identified using NAICS codes.  The Corporation monitors specific NAICS industry classifications of commercial loans to identify concentrations greater than 10.0% of total loans.  At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, commercial loans to borrowers involved in the real estate, and real estate rental and lending businesses were 42.7% and 40.6% of total loans, respectively.  No other concentration of loans existed in the commercial loan portfolio in excess of 10.0% of total loans as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

Non-Performing Assets

Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans, non-accrual troubled debt restructurings and other real estate owned that has been acquired in partial or full satisfaction of loan obligations or upon foreclosure.

Past due status on all loans is based on the contractual terms of the loan.  It is generally the Corporation's policy that a loan 90 days past due be placed in non-accrual status unless factors exist that would eliminate the need to place a loan in this status.  A loan may also be designated as non-accrual at any time if payment of principal or interest in full is not expected due to deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower.  At the time loans are placed in non-accrual status, the accrual of interest is discontinued and previously accrued interest is reversed.  All payments received on non-accrual loans are applied to principal.  Loans are considered for return to accrual status when they become current as to principal and interest and remain current for a period of six consecutive months or when, in the opinion of management, the Corporation expects to receive all of its original principal and interest.  In the case of non-accrual loans where a portion of the loan has been charged off, the remaining balance is kept in non-accrual status until the entire principal balance has been recovered.


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The following table summarizes the Corporation's non-performing assets, excluding acquired PCI loans (in thousands):
NON-PERFORMING ASSETS
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Non-accrual loans
$
8,143

 
$
7,821

Non-accrual troubled debt restructurings
4,631

 
4,411

Total non-performing loans
12,774

 
12,232

Other real estate owned
1,642

 
1,530

Total non-performing assets
$
14,416

 
$
13,762

 
 
 
 
Ratio of non-performing loans to total loans
1.08
%
 
1.05
%
Ratio of non-performing assets to total assets
0.88
%
 
0.85
%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
113.72
%
 
116.58
%
 
 
 
 
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more (1)
$
2,260

 
$
18

Accruing troubled debt restructurings (1)
$
6,543

 
$
7,609

(1) These loans are not included in non-performing assets above.
 
 
 

Non-Performing Loans

Non-performing loans totaled $12.8 million at March 31, 2016, or 1.08% of total loans, compared with $12.2 million at December 31, 2015, or 1.05% of total loans. The increase in non-performing loans at March 31, 2016 was primarily in the residential mortgage and consumer loan segments of the loan portfolio. Non-performing assets, which are comprised of non-performing loans and other real estate owned, was $14.4 million, or 0.88% of total assets, at March 31, 2016, compared with $13.8 million, or 0.85% of total assets, at December 31, 2015.

The recorded investment in accruing loans past due 90 days or more totaled $2.3 million at March 31, 2016, an increase of $2.2 million from December 31, 2015. The increase in accruing loans past due 90 days or more can be attributed to one commercial mortgage property, which is well collateralized and in the process of collection.

Not included in non-performing loan totals are $2.1 million of acquired loans which the Corporation has identified as PCI loans.  The PCI loans are accounted for under separate accounting guidance, Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 310-30, “Receivables - Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality” as disclosed in Note 4 of the financial statements.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

The Corporation works closely with borrowers that have financial difficulties to identify viable solutions that minimize the potential for loss.  In that regard, the Corporation modified the terms of select loans to maximize their collectability.  The modified loans are considered TDRs under current accounting guidance.  Modifications generally involve short-term deferrals of principal and/or interest payments, reductions of scheduled payment amounts, interest rates or principal of the loan, and forgiveness of accrued interest.  As of March 31, 2016, the Corporation had $4.6 million of non-accrual TDRs compared with $4.4 million as of December 31, 2015.  As of March 31, 2016, the Corporation had $6.5 million of accruing TDRs compared with $7.6 million as of December 31, 2015.


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Impaired Loans

A loan is classified as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect both the principal and interest due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans at March 31, 2016 totaled $14.2 million, including TDRs of $11.2 million, compared to $15.0 million at December 31, 2015, including TDRs of $12.0 million.  Not included in the impaired loan totals are acquired loans which the Corporation has identified as PCI loans, as these loans are accounted for under ASC Subtopic 310-30 as noted under the above discussion of non-performing loans.  The decrease in impaired loans was due primarily to decreases of $0.4 million in commercial and industrial loans and $0.4 million in commercial mortgages.  Included in the recorded investment of impaired loans at March 31, 2016, are loans totaling $5.2 million for which impairment allowances of $1.7 million have been specifically allocated to the allowance for loan losses.  As of December 31, 2015, the impaired loan total included $5.2 million of loans for which specific impairment allowances of $1.6 million were allocated to the allowance for loan losses.

The majority of the Corporation's impaired loans are secured and measured for impairment based on collateral evaluations.  It is the Corporation's policy to obtain updated appraisals, by independent third parties, on loans secured by real estate at the time a loan is determined to be impaired.  An impairment measurement is performed based upon the most recent appraisal on file to determine the amount of any specific allocation or charge-off.  In determining the amount of any specific allocation or charge-off, the Corporation will make adjustments to reflect the estimated costs to sell the property.  Upon receipt and review of the updated appraisal, an additional measurement is performed to determine if any adjustments are necessary to reflect the proper provisioning or charge-off.  Impaired loans are reviewed on a quarterly basis to determine if any changes in credit quality or market conditions would require any additional allocation or recognition of additional charge-offs.  Real estate values in the Corporation's market area have been holding steady.  Non-real estate collateral may be valued using (i) an appraisal, (ii) net book value of the collateral per the borrower’s financial statements, or (iii) accounts receivable aging reports, that may be adjusted based on management’s knowledge of the client and client’s business.  If market conditions warrant, future appraisals are obtained for both real estate and non-real estate collateral.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb probable incurred losses on existing loans.  The allowance is established based on management’s evaluation of the probable incurred losses inherent in our portfolio in accordance with GAAP, and is comprised of both specific valuation allowances and general valuation allowances.

A loan is classified as impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect both the principal and interest due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Specific valuation allowances are established based on management’s analyses of individually impaired loans.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, evaluations of the underlying collateral, expected cash flows, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.  If a loan is determined to be impaired and is placed on non-accrual status, all future payments received are applied to principal and a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.

The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current qualitative factors.  Loans not impaired but classified as substandard and special mention use a historical loss factor on a rolling five-year history of net losses.  For all other unclassified loans, the historical loss experience is determined by portfolio class and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Corporation over the most recent two years.  This actual loss experience is supplemented with other qualitative factors based on the risks present for each portfolio class.  These qualitative factors include consideration of the following: (1) lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge-off and recovery policies, (2) national and local economic and business conditions and developments, including the condition of various market segments, (3) loan profiles and volume of the portfolio, (4) the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and staff, (5) the volume and severity of past due, classified and watch-list loans, non-accrual loans, troubled debt restructurings, and other modifications (6) the quality of the Bank’s loan review system and the degree of oversight by the Bank’s Board of Directors, (7) collateral related issues: secured vs. unsecured, type, declining valuation environment and trend of other related factors, (8) the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations, (9) the effect of external factors, such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements, on the level of estimated credit losses in the Bank’s current portfolio and (10) the impact of the global economy.


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The allowance for loan losses is increased through a provision for loan losses charged to operations.  Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectability of all or a portion of the principal is unlikely.  Management's evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is performed on a periodic basis and takes into consideration such factors as the credit risk grade assigned to the loan, historical loan loss experience and review of specific impaired loans.  While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions.  In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Corporation's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Corporation to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

The allowance for loan losses was $14.5 million at March 31, 2016, up from $14.3 million at December 31, 2015.  The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.22% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  Net charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

The table below summarizes the Corporation’s loan loss experience for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands, except ratio data):
SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
2016
 
2015
Balance at beginning of period
$
14,260

 
$
13,686

Charge-offs:
 

 
 

Commercial and agricultural
8

 

Commercial mortgages

 

Residential mortgages

 
21

Consumer loans
443

 
369

Total charge-offs
451

 
390

Recoveries:
 

 
 

Commercial and agricultural
32

 
15

Commercial mortgages
7

 
67

Residential mortgages

 

Consumer loans
84

 
124

Total  recoveries
123

 
206

Net charge-offs
328

 
184

Provision for loan losses
595

 
390

Balance at end of period
$
14,527

 
$
13,892

 
 
 
 
Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding
0.11
%
 
0.07
%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans outstanding
1.22
%
 
1.21
%

Deposits

The table below summarizes the Corporation’s deposit composition by segment for the periods indicated, and the dollar and percent change from December 31, 2015 to March 31, 2016 (in thousands):
DEPOSITS
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Dollar Change
 
Percentage Change
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits
$
393,121

 
$
402,236

 
$
(9,115
)
 
(2.3
)%
Interest-bearing demand deposits
141,457

 
130,573

 
10,884

 
8.3
 %
Insured money market accounts
527,578

 
497,658

 
29,920

 
6.0
 %
Savings deposits
208,555

 
203,749

 
4,806

 
2.4
 %
Time deposits
163,541

 
166,079

 
(2,538
)
 
(1.5
)%
Total
$
1,434,252

 
$
1,400,295

 
$
33,957

 
2.4
 %


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Deposits totaled $1.434 billion at March 31, 2016 compared with $1.400 billion at December 31, 2015, an increase of $34.0 million, or 2.4%. The increase was attributable to increases of $29.9 million in money market accounts, $10.9 million in interest-bearing demand deposits, and $4.8 million in savings deposits. These items were offset by decreases of $9.1 million in non-interest-bearing demand deposits and $2.5 million in time deposits. The changes in money market accounts and interest-bearing demand deposits can be attributed to the seasonal inflow of deposits from municipal clients. The change in non-interest-bearing deposits can be attributed to a decline in consumer and commercial clients.  At March 31, 2016, demand deposit and money market accounts comprised 74.1% of total deposits compared with 73.6% at December 31, 2015.

The table below presents the Corporation's deposits balance by bank division (in thousands):
DEPOSITS BY DIVISION
 
March 31, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Chemung Canal Trust Company*
$
1,256,708

 
$
1,219,282

 
$
1,119,377

 
$
1,097,920

 
$
888,181

Capital Bank Division
177,544

 
181,013

 
160,637

 
168,336

 
159,316

Total loans
$
1,434,252

 
$
1,400,295

 
$
1,280,014

 
$
1,266,256

 
$
1,047,497

*All deposits, excluding those originated by the Capital Bank Division.

In addition to consumer, commercial and public deposits, other sources of funds include brokered deposits.  Brokered deposits include funds obtained through brokers, and the Bank’s participation in the CDARS and ICS programs.  There were no deposits obtained through brokers as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Deposits obtained through the CDARS and ICS programs were $194.4 million and $165.0 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  The increase in CDARS and ICS deposits was due to the Corporation offering the programs to new municipal clients, in addition to the seasonal inflow of current municipal client balances.

The Corporation’s deposit strategy is to fund the Bank with stable, low-cost deposits, primarily checking account deposits and other low interest-bearing deposit accounts.  A checking account is the driver of a banking relationship and consumers consider the bank where they have their checking account as their primary bank.  These customers will typically turn to their primary bank first when in need of other financial services.  Strategies that have been developed and implemented to generate these deposits include: (i) acquire deposits by entering new markets through branch acquisitions or de novo branching, (ii) an annual checking account marketing campaign, (iii) training branch employees to identify and meet client financial needs with Bank products and services, (iv) link business and consumer loans to the customer's primary checking account at the Bank, (v) aggressively promote direct deposit of client’s payroll checks or benefit checks and (vi) constantly monitor the Corporation’s pricing strategies to ensure competitive products and services.

The Corporation also considers brokered deposits to be an element of its deposit strategy and anticipates that it will continue using brokered deposits as a secondary source of funding to support growth.

Borrowings

The $13.9 million of FHLBNY overnight advances at December 31, 2015 were paid off with the increase in deposits from municipal clients.  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase increased $0.3 million from $28.5 million at December 31, 2015 to $28.8 million at March 31, 2016.  The increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase was related to normal fluctuations in client accounts.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity was $141.0 million at March 31, 2016 compared with $137.2 million at December 31, 2015.  The increase was primarily due to earnings of $2.7 million and a reduction of $0.6 million in treasury stock and a decrease of $1.6 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss, offset by $1.2 million in dividends declared during the first quarter of 2016.  The total shareholders’ equity to total assets ratio was 8.58% at March 31, 2016 compared with 8.47% at December 31, 2015.  The tangible equity to tangible assets ratio was 7.14% at March 31, 2016 compared with 6.99% at December 31, 2015.  Book value per share increased to $29.64 at March 31, 2016 from $28.96 at December 31, 2015.

The Corporation and the Bank are subject to capital adequacy guidelines of the Federal Reserve which establish a framework for the classification of financial holding companies and financial institutions into five categories:  well-capitalized, adequately capitalized, under-capitalized, significantly under-capitalized and critically under-capitalized.  As of March 31, 2016, the Bank’s

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capital ratios were in excess of those required to be considered well-capitalized under regulatory capital guidelines and the Corporation met capital requirements under regulatory guidelines.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

See Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of off-balance sheet arrangements.

Liquidity

Liquidity management involves the ability to meet the cash flow requirements of deposit clients, borrowers, and the operating, investing and financing activities of the Corporation.  The Corporation uses a variety of resources to meet its liquidity needs. These include short term investments, cash flow from lending and investing activities, core-deposit growth and non-core funding sources, such as time deposits of $100,000 or more, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings.

The Corporation is a member of the FHLBNY which allows it to access borrowings which enhance management's ability to satisfy future liquidity needs.  Based on available collateral and current advances outstanding, the Corporation was eligible to borrow up to a total of $121.2 million and $106.2 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  The Corporation also had a total of $28.0 million of unsecured lines of credit with four different financial institutions, all of which was available at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

Consolidated Cash Flows Analysis

The table below summarizes the Corporation's cash flows for the periods indicated (in thousands):
CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
5,821

 
$
3,444

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
 
4,532

 
(5,380
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
19,321

 
57,646

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
$
29,674

 
$
55,710


Operating activities

The Corporation believes cash flows from operations, available cash balances and its ability to generate cash through short- and long-term borrowings are sufficient to fund the Corporation’s operating liquidity needs.

Cash provided by operating activities in the first three months of 2016 and 2015 predominantly resulted from net income after non-cash operating adjustments. 

Investing activities

Cash provided by investing activities during the first three months of 2016 predominantly resulted from the sales, calls, maturities, and principal collected on securities available for sale, offset by a net increase in loans.  Cash used by investing activities during the first three months of 2015 predominantly resulted from a net increase in loans, offset by sales, calls, maturities, and principal collected on securities available for sale.

Financing activities

Cash provided by financing activities during the first three months of 2016 and 2015 predominantly resulted from an increase in deposits, offset by the redemption of FHLBYNY overnight advances that were no longer needed with the inflow of municipal deposits. 


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Capital Resources

Basel III Capital Rules

On October 11, 2013, the FRB approved a final rule that amends the regulatory capital rules for state member banks effective January 1, 2015. The FRB approved the new capital rules in coordination with substantially identical final rules approved by the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for other types of banking organizations. The revisions make the capital rules consistent with agreements that were reached by Basel III and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. In general, the new capital rules revise regulatory capital definitions and minimum ratios; redefine Tier 1 Capital as two components (common equity Tier 1 capital and additional Tier 1 capital); create a new “common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio” implement a capital conservation buffer; revise prompt corrective action thresholds; and change risk weights for certain assets and off-balance sheet exposures.

The new capital rules implement a revised definition of regulatory capital, a new common equity Tier 1 minimum capital requirement of 4.5%, and a higher minimum Tier 1 capital requirement of 6.0% (which is an increase from 4.0%). Under the new rules, the total capital ratio remains at 8.0%, and the minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to total assets) for all banking organizations, regardless of supervisory rating, is 4.0%. Additionally, under the new capital rules, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, a banking organization must hold a capital conservation buffer composed of common equity Tier 1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements. The buffer is measured relative to risk-weighted assets. The final rules also enhance risk sensitivity and address weaknesses identified by the regulators over recent years with the measure of risk-weighted assets, including through new measures of creditworthiness to replace references to credit ratings, consistent with the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act. Effective January 1, 2016, the additional capital conservation buffer of 0.625% will be added to the minimum requirements for capital adequacy purposes, subject to a three year phase-in period, and will be fully phased-in on January 1, 2019 at 2.5%.

The new capital requirements also include changes in the risk-weights of assets to better reflect credit risk and other risk exposures. These include a 150% risk weight (up from 100%) for certain high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, development and construction loans and the unsecured portion of non-residential mortgage loans that are 90 days past due or otherwise on non-accrual status; a 20% (up from 0%) credit conversion factor for the unused portion of a commitment with an original maturity of one year or less that is not unconditionally cancellable; a 250% risk weight (up from 100%) for mortgage servicing rights and deferred tax assets that are not deducted from capital; and increased risk weights (from 0% to up to 600%) for equity exposures.
 
The new minimum capital requirements became effective for all banking organizations (except for the largest internationally active banking organizations) on January 1, 2015, whereas the capital conservation buffer and the deductions from common equity Tier 1 capital phase in over time, beginning on January 1, 2016.

The Corporation is subject to FRB capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies, which are similar to those applicable to the Bank.
 
In assessing a state member bank’s capital adequacy, the FRB takes into consideration not only these numeric factors but also qualitative factors, and has the authority to establish higher capital requirements for individual banks where necessary. The Bank, in accordance with its internal prudential standards, targets as its goal the maintenance of capital ratios which exceed these minimum requirements and that are consistent with its risk profile. As of March 31, 2016, the Bank exceeded all regulatory capital ratios necessary to be considered well capitalized.
 
As an institution’s capital decreases within the three undercapitalized categories listed above, the severity of the action that is authorized or required to be taken by the FRB for state member banks under the prompt corrective action regulations increases. All banks are prohibited from paying dividends or other capital distributions or paying management fees to any controlling person if, following such distribution, the bank would be undercapitalized. The FRB is required to monitor closely the condition of an undercapitalized institution and to restrict the growth of its assets.
 
An undercapitalized state member bank is required to file a capital restoration plan with the FRB within 45 days (or other time frame prescribed by the FRB) of the date the bank receives notice that it is within any of the three undercapitalized categories, and the plan must be guaranteed by its parent holding company, subject to a cap on the guarantee that is the lesser of: (i) an amount equal to 5.0% of the bank’s total assets at the time it was notified that it became undercapitalized; and (ii) the amount that is necessary to restore the bank’s capital ratios to the levels required to be classified as “adequately classified,” as those ratios and levels are defined as of the time the bank failed to comply with the plan. If the bank fails to submit an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it were “significantly undercapitalized.” Banks that are significantly or critically undercapitalized are subject to a wider range of regulatory requirements and restrictions.

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The regulatory capital ratios as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were calculated under Basel III rules and include the current 0.625% capital conservation buffer for 2016. At the present time, the ratios for the Bank are sufficient to meet the fully phased-in conservation buffer of 2.5% in 2019. There is no threshold for well-capitalized status for bank holding companies.

The Corporation’s and the Bank’s actual and required regulatory capital ratios were as follows (in thousands, except ratio data):
 
Actual
 
Minimum Capital Adequacy
 
Minimum Capital Adequacy with Capital Buffer
 
To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
As of March 31, 2016
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
 
Consolidated
$
140,769

 
12.29
%
 
$
91,628

 
8.00
%
 
$
98,786

 
8.625
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Bank
$
136,241

 
11.91
%
 
$
91,481

 
8.00
%
 
$
98,628

 
8.625
%
 
$
114,352

 
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Consolidated
$
126,356

 
11.03
%
 
$
68,721

 
6.00
%
 
$
75,879

 
6.625
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Bank
$
121,913

 
10.66
%
 
$
68,611

 
6.00
%
 
$
75,758

 
6.625
%
 
$
91,481

 
8.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Consolidated
$
126,356

 
11.03
%
 
$
51,541

 
4.50
%
 
$
58,699

 
5.125
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Bank
$
121,913

 
10.66
%
 
$
51,458

 
4.50
%
 
$
58,605

 
5.125
%
 
$
74,329

 
6.50
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Consolidated
$
126,356

 
7.91
%
 
$
63,937

 
4.00
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
 N/A

 
N/A

Bank
$
121,913

 
7.63
%
 
$
63,877

 
4.00
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
$
79,847

 
5.00
%

 
Actual
 
Minimum Capital Adequacy
 
To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
As of December 31, 2015
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
 
Consolidated
$
139,050

 
12.26
%
 
$
90,704

 
8.00
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Bank
$
135,058

 
11.93
%
 
$
90,548

 
8.00
%
 
$
113,185

 
10.00
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Consolidated
$
124,787

 
11.01
%
 
$
68,028

 
6.00
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Bank
$
120,881

 
10.68
%
 
$
67,911

 
6.00
%
 
$
90,548

 
8.00
%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Consolidated
$
124,787

 
11.01
%
 
$
51,021

 
4.50
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Bank
$
120,881

 
10.68
%
 
$
50,933

 
4.50
%
 
$
73,571

 
6.50
%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Consolidated
$
124,787

 
7.83
%
 
$
63,772

 
4.00
%
 
 N/A

 
N/A

Bank
$
120,881

 
7.59
%
 
$
63,701

 
4.00
%
 
$
79,626

 
5.00
%

Dividend Restrictions

The Corporation’s principal source of funds for dividend payments is dividends received from the Bank.  Banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid without prior approval of regulatory agencies.  Under these regulations, the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year is limited to the current year’s net income, combined with the retained net income of the preceding two years, subject to the capital requirements in the table below.  At March 31, 2016, the Bank could, without prior approval, declare dividends of approximately $11.9 million.

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Adoption of New Accounting Standards

Please refer to Footnote 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recent Accounting Pronouncements for a discussion of new accounting standards.

Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Risks and Uncertainties

Critical accounting policies include the areas where the Corporation has made what it considers to be particularly difficult, subjective or complex judgments concerning estimates, and where these estimates can significantly affect the Corporation's financial results under different assumptions and conditions.  The Corporation prepares its financial statements in conformity with GAAP.  As a result, the Corporation is required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that it believes are reasonable based upon the information available at that time. These estimates, judgments and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented.  Actual results could be different from these estimates.

Management considers the accounting policy relating to the allowance for loan losses to be a critical accounting policy given the uncertainty in evaluating the level of the allowance required to cover probable incurred credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, and the material effect that such judgments can have on the Corporation's results of operations.  While management's current evaluation of the allowance for loan losses indicates that the allowance is adequate, under adversely different conditions or assumptions the allowance would need to be increased.  For example, if historical loan loss experience significantly worsened or if current economic conditions significantly deteriorated, additional provisions for loan losses would be required to increase the allowance.  In addition, the assumptions and estimates used in the internal reviews of the Corporation's non-performing loans and potential problem loans, and the associated evaluation of the related collateral coverage for these loans, has a significant impact on the overall analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.  Real estate values in the Corporation’s market area did not increase dramatically in the prior several years, and, as a result, any declines in real estate values have been modest.  While management has concluded that the current evaluation of collateral values is reasonable under the circumstances, if collateral evaluations were significantly lowered, the Corporation's allowance for loan losses policy would also require additional provisions for loan losses.

Management also considers the accounting policy relating to the valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets to be a critical accounting policy.  The initial carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets is determined using estimated fair values developed from various sources and other generally accepted valuation techniques.  Estimates are based upon financial, economic, market and other conditions as they existed as of the date of a particular acquisition.  These estimates of fair value are the results of judgments made by the Corporation based upon estimates that are inherently uncertain and changes in the assumptions upon which the estimates were based may have a significant impact on the resulting estimates.  In addition to the initial determination of the carrying value, on an ongoing basis management must assess whether there is any impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets that would require an adjustment in carrying value and recognition of a loss in the consolidated statement of income.

Explanation and Reconciliation of the Corporation’s Use of Non-GAAP Measures

The Corporation prepares its Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP; these financial statements appear on pages 6–11. That presentation provides the reader with an understanding of the Corporation’s results that can be tracked consistently from year-to-year and enables a comparison of the Corporation’s performance with other companies’ GAAP financial statements.

In addition to analyzing the Corporation’s results on a reported basis, management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, because it believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide information to investors about the underlying operational performance and trends of the Corporation and, therefore, facilitate a comparison of the Corporation with the performance of its competitors. Non-GAAP financial measures used by the Corporation may not be comparable to similarly named non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.


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The SEC has adopted Regulation G, which applies to all public disclosures, including earnings releases, made by registered companies that contain “non-GAAP financial measures.”  Under Regulation G, companies making public disclosures containing non-GAAP financial measures must also disclose, along with each non-GAAP financial measure, certain additional information, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the closest comparable GAAP financial measure and a statement of the Corporation’s reasons for utilizing the non-GAAP financial measure as part of its financial disclosures.  The SEC has exempted from the definition of “non-GAAP financial measures” certain commonly used financial measures that are not based on GAAP.  When these exempted measures are included in public disclosures, supplemental information is not required.  The following measures used in this Report, which are commonly utilized by financial institutions, have not been specifically exempted by the SEC and may constitute "non-GAAP financial measures" within the meaning of the SEC's new rules, although we are unable to state with certainty that the SEC would so regard them.

Fully Taxable Equivalent Net Interest Income, Net Interest Margin, and Efficiency Ratio

Net interest income is commonly presented on a tax-equivalent basis.  That is, to the extent that some component of the institution's net interest income, which is presented on a before-tax basis, is exempt from taxation (e.g., is received by the institution as a result of its holdings of state or municipal obligations), an amount equal to the tax benefit derived from that component is added to the actual before-tax net interest income total.  This adjustment is considered helpful in comparing one financial institution's net interest income to that of other institutions or in analyzing any institution’s net interest income trend line over time, to correct any analytical distortion that might otherwise arise from the fact that financial institutions vary widely in the proportions of their portfolios that are invested in tax-exempt securities, and that even a single institution may significantly alter over time the proportion of its own portfolio that is invested in tax-exempt obligations.  Moreover, net interest income is itself a component of a second financial measure commonly used by financial institutions, net interest margin, which is the ratio of net interest income to average interest-earning assets.  For purposes of this measure as well, fully taxable equivalent net interest income is generally used by financial institutions, as opposed to actual net interest income, again to provide a better basis of comparison from institution to institution and to better demonstrate a single institution’s performance over time.  The Corporation follows these practices.

The efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP financial measures which represents the Corporation’s ability to turn resources into revenue and is calculated as non-interest expense divided by total revenue (fully taxable equivalent net interest income and non-interest income), adjusted for one-time occurrences and amortization.  This measure is meaningful to the Corporation, as well as investors and analysts, in assessing the Corporation’s productivity measured by the amount of revenue generated for each dollar spent.
 
 
As of or for the Three Months Ended
(in thousands, except ratio data)
March 31,
 
Dec. 31,
 
Sept. 30,
 
June 30,
 
March 31,
2016
 
2015
 
2015
 
2015
 
2015
NET INTEREST MARGIN - FULLY TAXABLE EQUIVALENT AND EFFICIENCY RATIO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income (GAAP)
$
13,025

 
$
12,962

 
$
12,691

 
$
12,647

 
$
12,342

Fully taxable equivalent adjustment
164

 
149

 
136

 
133

 
136

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)
$
13,189

 
$
13,111

 
$
12,827

 
$
12,780

 
$
12,478

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest income (GAAP)
$
5,601

 
$
5,023

 
$
4,912

 
$
5,326

 
$
5,186

Less:  net (gains) losses on security transactions
(908
)
 
(81
)
 
11

 
(252
)
 
(50
)
Adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP)
$
4,693

 
$
4,942

 
$
4,923

 
$
5,074

 
$
5,136

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-interest expense (GAAP)
$
14,008

 
$
14,234

 
$
13,634

 
$
13,823

 
$
13,736

Less:  amortization of intangible assets
(258
)
 
(270
)
 
(277
)
 
(285
)
 
(304
)
Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)
$
13,750

 
$
13,964

 
$
13,357

 
$
13,538

 
$
13,432

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average interest-earning assets (GAAP)
$
1,527,656

 
$
1,522,176

 
$
1,474,098

 
$
1,462,842

 
$
1,450,249

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest margin - fully taxable equivalent (non-GAAP)
3.47
%
 
3.42
%
 
3.45
%
 
3.50
%
 
3.49
%
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)
76.89
%
 
77.35
%
 
75.25
%
 
75.83
%
 
76.26
%


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Tangible Equity and Tangible Assets (Period-End)

Tangible equity, tangible assets, and tangible book value per share are each non-GAAP financial measures. Tangible equity represents the Corporation’s stockholders’ equity, less goodwill and intangible assets.  Tangible assets represents the Corporation’s total assets, less goodwill and other intangible assets.  Tangible book value per share represents the Corporation’s equity divided by common shares at period-end.  These measures are meaningful to the Corporation, as well as investors and analysts, in assessing the Corporation’s use of equity.
 
 
As of or for the Three Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share and ratio data)
March 31,
 
Dec. 31,
 
Sept. 30,
 
June 30,
 
March 31,
2016
 
2015
 
2015
 
2015
 
2015
TANGIBLE EQUITY AND TANGIBLE ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(PERIOD END)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shareholders' equity (GAAP)
$
141,046

 
$
137,242

 
$
138,715

 
$
136,520

 
$
136,293

Less: intangible assets
(25,497
)
 
(25,755
)
 
(26,025
)
 
(26,302
)
 
(26,587
)
Tangible equity (non-GAAP)
$
115,549

 
$
111,487

 
$
112,690

 
$
110,218

 
$
109,706

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets (GAAP)
$
1,643,226

 
$
1,619,964

 
$
1,631,639

 
$
1,553,633

 
$
1,584,772

Less: intangible assets
(25,497
)
 
(25,755
)
 
(26,025
)
 
(26,302
)
 
(26,587
)
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)
$
1,617,729

 
$
1,594,209

 
$
1,605,614

 
$
1,527,331

 
$
1,558,185

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total equity to total assets at end of period (GAAP)
8.58
%
 
8.47
%
 
8.50
%
 
8.79
%
 
8.60
%
Book value per share (GAAP)
$
29.64

 
$
28.96

 
$
29.36

 
$
28.92

 
$
28.92

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tangible equity to tangible assets at end of period (non-GAAP)
7.14
%
 
6.99
%
 
7.02
%
 
7.22
%
 
7.04
%
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)
$
24.28

 
$
23.53

 
$
23.85

 
$
23.35

 
$
23.28

 
Tangible Equity (Average)

Average tangible equity and return on average tangible equity are each non-GAAP financial measures. Average tangible equity represents the Corporation’s average stockholders’ equity, less average goodwill and intangible assets for the period.  Return on average tangible equity measures the Corporation’s earnings as a percentage of average tangible equity.  These measures are meaningful to the Corporation, as well as investors and analysts, in assessing the Corporation’s use of equity.
 
As of or for the Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
Dec. 31,
 
Sept. 30,
 
June 30,
 
March 31,
(in thousands, except ratio data)
2016
 
2015
 
2015
 
2015
 
2015
TANGIBLE EQUITY (AVERAGE)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total average shareholders' equity (GAAP)
$
140,864

 
$
139,697

 
$
137,855

 
$
137,386

 
$
135,974

Less: average intangible assets
(25,624
)
 
(25,885
)
 
(26,162
)
 
(26,441
)
 
(26,755
)
Average tangible equity (non-GAAP)
$
115,240

 
$
113,812

 
$
111,693

 
$
110,945

 
$
109,219

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Return on average equity (GAAP)
7.73
%
 
6.05
%
 
7.05
%
 
7.52
%
 
6.79
%
Return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP)
9.45
%
 
7.42
%
 
8.71
%
 
9.32
%
 
8.45
%


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Adjustments for Certain Items of Income or Expense

In addition to disclosures of certain GAAP financial measures, including net income, EPS, ROA, and ROE, we may also provide comparative disclosures that adjust these GAAP financial measures for a particular period by removing from the calculation thereof the impact of certain transactions or other material items of income or expense occurring during the period, including certain nonrecurring items.  The Corporation believes that the resulting non-GAAP financial measures may improve an understanding of its results of operations by separating out any such transactions or items that may have had a disproportionate positive or negative impact on the Corporation’s financial results during the particular period in question. In the Corporation’s presentation of any such non-GAAP (adjusted) financial measures not specifically discussed in the preceding paragraphs, the Corporation supplies the supplemental financial information and explanations required under Regulation G.
 
As of or for the Three Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share and ratio data)
March 31,
 
Dec. 31,
 
Sept. 30,
 
June 30,
 
March 31,
2016
 
2015
 
2015
 
2015
 
2015
CORE NET INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported net income (GAAP)
$
2,707

 
$
2,129

 
$
2,451

 
$
2,577

 
$
2,276

Net (gains) losses on security transactions (net of tax)
(565
)
 
(50
)
 
7

 
(156
)
 
(31
)
Core net income (non-GAAP)
$
2,142

 
$
2,079

 
$
2,458

 
$
2,421

 
$
2,245

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average basic and diluted shares outstanding
4,750

 
4,731

 
4,722

 
4,717

 
4,707

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reported basic and diluted earnings per share (GAAP)
$
0.57

 
$
0.45

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.55

 
$
0.48

Reported return on average assets (GAAP)
0.67
%
 
0.52
%
 
0.62
%
 
0.66
%
 
0.59
%
Reported return on average equity (GAAP)
7.73
%
 
6.05
%
 
7.05
%
 
7.52
%
 
6.79
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Core basic and diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)
$
0.45

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.48

Core return on average assets (non-GAAP)
0.53
%
 
0.51
%
 
0.62
%
 
0.62
%
 
0.58
%
Core return on average equity (non-GAAP)
6.12
%
 
5.90
%
 
7.07
%
 
7.07
%
 
6.70
%
 
 
ITEM 3:    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

Management considers interest rate risk to be the most significant market risk for the Corporation.  Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates.  Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in the net income of the Corporation as a result of changes in interest rates.

The Corporation’s primary earnings source is net interest income, which is affected by changes in the level of interest rates, the relationship between rates, the impact of interest rate fluctuations on asset prepayments, the level and composition of deposits and liabilities, and credit quality of earning assets.

The Corporation’s objectives in its asset and liability management are to maintain a strong, stable net interest margin, to utilize its capital effectively without taking undue risks, to maintain adequate liquidity, and to reduce vulnerability of its operations to changes in interest rates.  The Corporation's ALCO has the strategic responsibility for setting the policy guidelines on acceptable exposure to interest rate risk.  These guidelines contain specific measures and limits regarding the risks, which are monitored on a regular basis.  The ALCO is made up of the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Financial Officer, the Asset Liability Management Officer, and other officers representing key functions.


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Interest rate risk is the risk that net interest income will fluctuate as a result of a change in interest rates.  It is the assumption of interest rate risk, along with credit risk, that drives the net interest margin of a financial institution. For that reason, the ALCO has established tolerance limits based upon a 200-basis point change in interest rates, with appropriate floors set for interest-bearing liabilities.  At March 31, 2016, it is estimated that an immediate 200-basis point decrease in interest rates would negatively impact the next 12 months net interest income by 12.61% and an immediate 200-basis point increase would negatively impact the next 12 months net interest income by 8.71%.  Both are within the Corporation's policy guideline of 15%. Given the overall low level of current interest rates and the unlikely event of a 200-basis point decline from this point, management additionally modeled an immediate 100-basis point decline and an immediate 300-basis point increase in interest rates. When applied, it is estimated these scenarios would result in negative impacts to net interest income of 6.20% and 13.14%, respectively.

A related component of interest rate risk is the expectation that the market value of the Corporation’s capital account will fluctuate with changes in interest rates.  This component is a direct corollary to the earnings-impact component: an institution exposed to earnings erosion is also exposed to shrinkage in market value.  At March 31, 2016, it is estimated that an immediate 200-basis point decrease in interest rates would negatively impact the market value of the Corporation’s capital account by 10.99% and an immediate 200-basis point increase in interest rates would negatively impact the market value by 5.05%.  Both are within the Corporation’s policy guideline of 15%.  Management also modeled the impact to the market value of the Corporation’s capital with an immediate 100-basis point decline and an immediate 300-basis point increase in interest rates, based on the current interest rate environment.  When applied, it is estimated these scenarios would result in negative impacts to the market value of the Corporation’s capital of 6.28% and 7.59%, respectively.

Management does recognize the need for certain hedging strategies during periods of anticipated higher fluctuations in interest rates and the Funds Management Policy provides for limited use of certain derivatives in asset liability management.

Credit Risk

The Corporation manages credit risk consistent with state and federal laws governing the making of loans through written policies and procedures; loan review to identify loan problems at the earliest possible time; collection procedures (continued even after a loan is charged off); an adequate allowance for loan losses; and continuing education and training to ensure lending expertise.  Diversification by loan product is maintained through offering commercial loans, 1-4 family mortgages, and a full range of consumer loans.

The Corporation monitors its loan portfolio carefully. The Loan Committee of the Corporation's Board of Directors is designated to receive required loan reports, oversee loan policy, and approve loans above authorized individual and Senior Loan Committee lending limits.  The Senior Loan Committee, consisting of the Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (non-voting member), Chief Administrative and Risk Officer (non-voting member), Business Client Division Manager, Retail Client Division Manager, Retail Loan Manager, Senior Commercial Real Estate Lender, and Commercial Loan Managers, implements the Board-approved loan policy.



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ITEM 4:    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Corporation's management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer, who is the Corporation's principal executive officer, and its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, who is the Corporation's principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2016 pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based upon that evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of March 31, 2016.  In addition, there have been no changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in reports filed by the Corporation under the Exchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For information related to this item, please see Note 9 to the Corporation’s financial statements included herein.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in the risk factors set forth in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2016.

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

(c)    Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (1)
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
1/1/16-1/31/16

 
$

 

 
121,906

2/1/16-2/29/16

 
$

 

 
121,906

3/1/16-3/31/16

 
$

 

 
121,906

Quarter ended 3/31/16

 
$

 

 
121,906

(1) On December 19, 2012, the Corporation’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan authorizing the purchase of up to 125,000 shares of the Corporation's outstanding common stock. Purchases may be made from time to time on the open market or in private negotiated transactions and will be at the discretion of management. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, no shares had been purchased under this plan. Since inception of the plan, a total of 3,094 shares have been purchased under the plan.

ITEM 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.


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ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are either filed with this Form 10-Q or are incorporated herein by reference. The Corporation’s Securities Exchange Act File number is 000-13888.

3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of Chemung Financial Corporation dated December 20, 1984 (as incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Commission on March 13, 2008).
 
 
3.2
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Chemung Financial Corporation, dated March 28, 1988 (as incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Commission on March 13, 2008).
 
 
3.3
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Chemung Financial Corporation, dated May 13, 1998 (as incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and filed with the Commission on March 15, 2006).
 
 
3.4
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Chemung Financial Corporation, as amended to March 16, 2016 (as incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 17, 2016).
 
 
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*
 
 
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*
 
 
32.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. §1350.*
 
 
32.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. §1350.*
 
 
101.INS
Instance Document*
 
 
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Schema*
 
 
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase*
 
 
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase*
 
 
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase*
 
 
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase*
 
 
*
Filed herewith.

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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.


CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION

DATED: May 6, 2016
By:  /s/ Ronald M. Bentley
 
Ronald M. Bentley
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)


DATED: May 6, 2016
By:  /s/ Karl F. Krebs
 
Karl F. Krebs
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)


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EXHIBIT INDEX

The following exhibits are either filed with this Form 10-Q or are incorporated herein by reference. The Corporation’s Securities Exchange Act File number is 000-13888
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of Chemung Financial Corporation dated December 20, 1984 (as incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Commission on March 13, 2008).
 
 
3.2
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Chemung Financial Corporation, dated March 28, 1988 (as incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Commission on March 13, 2008).
 
 
3.3
Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Chemung Financial Corporation, dated May 13, 1998 (as incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and filed with the Commission on March 15, 2006).
 
 
3.4
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Chemung Financial Corporation, as amended to March 16, 2016 (as incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 17, 2016).
 
 
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*
 
 
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*
 
 
32.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. §1350.*
 
 
32.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. §1350.*
 
 
101.INS
Instance Document*
 
 
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Schema*
 
 
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase*
 
 
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase*
 
 
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase*
 
 
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase*
 
 
*
Filed herewith.