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CHOICEONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC - Quarter Report: 2021 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021

 

 

Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

 

For the transition period from                 to                

 

Commission File Number: 000-19202

 

ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)

38-2659066
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

109 East Division
Sparta, Michigan

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)


49345
(Zip Code)

 

 

(616) 887-7366
(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 ☒        No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). 

Yes ☒        No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ☐

Accelerated filer ☐

 

 

Non-accelerated filer ☒

Smaller reporting company ☒

 

 

Emerging growth company ☐

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

 

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

COFS

NASDAQ Capital Market

 

As of July 31, 2021, the Registrant had outstanding 7,621,043 shares of common stock.

 



 

 

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.  Financial Statements.

 

 

ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

 
  

(Unaudited)

  

(Audited)

 

Assets

        

Cash and due from banks

 $94,968  $79,169 

Time deposits in other financial institutions

  350   350 

Cash and cash equivalents

  95,318   79,519 
         

Equity securities at fair value (Note 2)

  8,405   2,896 

Securities available for sale (Note 2)

  855,555   574,787 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

  3,824   3,824 

Federal Reserve Bank stock

  4,180   4,180 

Loans held for sale

  12,884   12,921 

Loans to other financial institutions

  -   35,209 

Loans (Note 3)

  1,004,587   1,069,668 

Allowance for loan losses (Note 3)

  (7,950)  (7,593)

Loans, net

  996,637   1,062,075 
         

Premises and equipment, net

  29,615   29,489 

Other real estate owned, net

  260   266 

Cash value of life insurance policies

  33,128   32,751 

Goodwill

  59,946   60,506 

Core deposit intangible

  4,610   5,269 

Other assets

  16,570   15,650 

Total assets

 $2,120,932  $1,919,342 
         

Liabilities

        

Deposits – noninterest-bearing

 $527,964  $477,654 

Deposits – interest-bearing

  1,352,771   1,196,924 

Total deposits

  1,880,735   1,674,578 

Borrowings

  2,642   9,327 

Subordinated debentures

  3,140   3,089 

Other liabilities

  5,894   5,080 

Total liabilities

  1,892,411   1,692,074 
         

Shareholders' Equity

        

Preferred stock; shares authorized: 100,000; shares outstanding: none

  -   - 

Common stock and paid-in capital, no par value; shares authorized: 12,000,000; shares outstanding: 7,692,537 at June 30, 2021 and 7,796,352 at December 31, 2020

  176,323   178,750 

Retained earnings

  45,352   37,490 

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net

  6,846   11,028 

Total shareholders’ equity

  228,521   227,268 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $2,120,932  $1,919,342 

 

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements. 

 

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ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Interest income

                

Loans, including fees

 $11,565  $10,821  $24,247  $21,063 

Securities:

                

Taxable

  2,396   1,557   4,252   3,414 

Tax exempt

  1,446   478   2,543   846 

Other

  12   7   32   201 

Total interest income

  15,419   12,863   31,074   25,524 
                 

Interest expense

                

Deposits

  839   898   1,719   2,283 

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

  2   81   3   217 

Other

  70   5   156   7 

Total interest expense

  911   984   1,878   2,507 
                 

Net interest income

  14,508   11,879   29,196   23,017 

Provision for loan losses

  166   1,000   416   1,775 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  14,342   10,879   28,780   21,242 
                 

Noninterest income

                

Customer service charges

  2,134   1,402   4,054   3,247 

Insurance and investment commissions

  198   153   471   279 

Gains on sales of loans

  1,771   2,996   3,917   4,739 

Net gains on sales of securities

  2   1,341   3   1,343 

Net gains (losses) on sales and write-downs of other assets

  (4)  3   1   5 

Earnings on life insurance policies

  191   192   377   384 

Trust income

  253   202   425   372 

Change in market value of equity securities

  (119)  443   489   54 

Other

  306   19   595   260 

Total noninterest income

  4,732   6,751   10,332   10,683 
                 

Noninterest expense

                

Salaries and benefits

  6,999   6,359   14,167   11,487 

Occupancy and equipment

  1,498   1,359   3,053   2,629 

Data processing

  1,673   1,568   3,102   3,052 

Professional fees

  943   914   1,672   1,676 

Supplies and postage

  124   282   224   507 

Advertising and promotional

  207   144   352   292 

Intangible amortization

  352   354   659   707 

FDIC insurance

  156   69   308   137 

Other

  1,177   1,101   2,120   2,079 

Total noninterest expense

  13,129   12,150   25,657   22,566 
                 

Income before income tax

  5,945   5,480   13,455   9,359 

Income tax expense

  902   1,050   2,174   1,675 
                 

Net income

 $5,043  $4,430  $11,281  $7,684 
                 

Basic earnings per share (Note 4)

 $0.65  $0.61  $1.45  $1.06 

Diluted earnings per share (Note 4)

 $0.65  $0.61  $1.45  $1.06 

Dividends declared per share

 $0.22  $0.20  $0.44  $0.40 

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements. 

 

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ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Net income

 $5,043  $4,430  $11,281  $7,684 
                 

Other comprehensive income:

                

Changes in net unrealized gains on investment securities available for sale, net of tax expense of $2,449 and $1,272 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively. Changes in net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available for sale, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($1,111) and $1,730 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

  9,213   4,785   (4,180)  6,509 
                 

Reclassification adjustment for realized gain on sale of investment securities available for sale included in net income, net of tax expense of $0 and $281 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively. Reclassification adjustment for realized gain on sale of investment securities available for sale included in net income, net of tax expense of $1 and $282 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

  (1)  (1,060)  (2)  (1,061)
                 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

  9,212   3,725   (4,182)  5,448 
                 

Comprehensive income

 $14,255  $8,155  $7,099  $13,132 

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements. 

 

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ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

For the three months ended June 30,

 

              

Accumulated

     
      

Common

      

Other

     
      

Stock and

      

Comprehensive

     
  

Number of

  

Paid in

  

Retained

  

Income/(Loss),

     

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Shares

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Net

  

Total

 
                     

Balance, April 1, 2020

  7,249,533  $162,745  $29,856  $3,201  $195,802 
                     

Net income

         4,430      4,430 

Other comprehensive income

            3,725   3,725 

Shares issued

  5,466   55         55 

Effect of employee stock purchases

      3         3 

Stock options exercised and issued (1)

  6,241   9         9 

Stock-based compensation expense

      50         50 

Restricted stock units issued

  365            - 

Cash dividends declared ($0.20 per share)

         (1,451)     (1,451)
                     

Balance, June 30, 2020

  7,261,605  $162,862  $32,835  $6,926  $202,623 
                     
                     

Balance, April 1, 2021

  7,802,285  $178,993  $42,012  $(2,366) $218,639 
                     

Net income

         5,043      5,043 

Other comprehensive income

            9,212   9,212 

Shares issued

  5,953   106         106 

Effect of employee stock purchases

     9         9 

Stock-based compensation expense

      112         112 

Shares repurchased

  (115,701)  (2,897)        (2,897)

Cash dividends declared ($0.22 per share)

         (1,703)     (1,703)
                     

Balance, June 30, 2021

  7,692,537  $176,323  $45,352  $6,846  $228,521 

(1) The amount shown represents the number of shares issued upon exercise of options, net of shares withheld for payment of certain taxes.  

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements. 

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ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

For the six months ended June 30,

 

              

Accumulated

     
      

Common

      

Other

     
      

Stock and

      

Comprehensive

     
  

Number of

  

Paid in

  

Retained

  

Income/(Loss),

     

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

Shares

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Net

  

Total

 
                     

Balance, January 1, 2020

  7,245,088  $162,610  $28,051  $1,478  $192,139 
                     

Net income

         7,684      7,684 

Other comprehensive income

            5,448   5,448 

Shares issued

  9,122   161         161 

Effect of employee stock purchases

      7         7 

Stock options exercised and issued (1)

  7,030   9         9 

Stock-based compensation expense

      75         75 

Restricted stock units issued

  365            - 

Cash dividends declared ($0.40 per share)

         (2,900)     (2,900)
                     

Balance, June 30, 2020

  7,261,605  $162,862  $32,835  $6,926  $202,623 
                     
                     

Balance, January 1, 2021

  7,796,352  $178,750  $37,490  $11,028  $227,268 
                     

Net income

         11,281      11,281 

Other comprehensive income

            (4,182)  (4,182)

Shares issued

  11,886   281         281 

Effect of employee stock purchases

     13         13 

Stock-based compensation expense

      176         176 

Shares repurchased

  (115,701)  (2,897)        (2,897)

Cash dividends declared ($0.44 per share)

         (3,419)     (3,419)
                     

Balance, June 30, 2021

  7,692,537  $176,323  $45,352  $6,846  $228,521 

 

(1) The amount shown represents the number of shares issued upon exercise of options, net of shares withheld for payment of certain taxes.  

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements. 

 

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ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

 

   

Six Months Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

June 30,

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Net income

  $ 11,281     $ 7,684  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:

               

Provision for loan losses

    416       1,775  

Depreciation

    1,299       1,386  

Amortization

    4,336       2,021  

Compensation expense on employee and director stock purchases, stock options, and restricted stock units

    404       183  

Net gains on sales of securities

    (3 )     (1,343 )

Net change in market value of equity securities

    (489 )     (54 )

Gains on sales of loans

    (3,917 )     (4,739 )

Loans originated for sale

    (122,993 )     (101,844 )

Proceeds from loan sales

    125,714       97,601  

Earnings on bank-owned life insurance

    (377 )     (384 )

(Gains)/losses on sales of other real estate owned

    (4 )     (3 )

Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned

    270       139  

Costs capitalized to other real estate

    -       (19 )

Deferred federal income tax (benefit)/expense

    506       (307 )

Net change in:

               

Other assets

    (992 )     (8,564 )

Other liabilities

    1,693       1,169  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    17,144       (5,299 )
                 

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Sales of securities available for sale

    -       92,979  

Maturities, prepayments and calls of securities available for sale

    28,104       26,635  

Purchases of securities

    (322,009 )     (144,856 )

Loan originations and payments, net

    100,799       (105,154 )

Additions to premises and equipment

    (1,461 )     (928 )

Net cash (used in) investing activities

    (194,567 )     (131,324 )
                 

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Net change in deposits

    206,157       169,706  

Proceeds from borrowings

    2,500       10,000  

Payments on borrowings

    (9,185 )     (33,019 )

Issuance of common stock

    66       69  

Repurchase of common stock

    (2,897 )     -  

Cash dividends

    (3,419 )     (2,900 )

Net cash provided by financing activities

    193,222       143,856  
                 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    15,799       7,233  

Beginning cash and cash equivalents

    79,519       59,558  
                 

Ending cash and cash equivalents

  $ 95,318     $ 66,791  
                 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

               

Cash paid for interest

  $ 1,965     $ 2,672  

Cash paid for income taxes

    901       1,351  

Loans transferred to other real estate owned

    260       42  

 

See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.
NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Explanatory Note

On July 1, 2020, ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. (“ChoiceOne” or the “Company”) completed the merger of Community Shores Bank Corporation ("Community Shores") with and into ChoiceOne with ChoiceOne surviving the merger. Accordingly, the reported consolidated financial condition and operating results as of and for periods ending after July 1, 2020 include the impact of the merger.

 

For additional details regarding the merger with Community Shores and the merger of County Bank Corp. ("County") with and into ChoiceOne, see Note 8 (Business Combination) of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report.

 

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. ("ChoiceOne"), its wholly-owned subsidiary, ChoiceOne Bank (the "Bank"), and ChoiceOne Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary ChoiceOne Insurance Agencies, Inc. (the "Insurance Agency"). Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. 

 

ChoiceOne owns all of the common securities of Community Shores Capital Trust I (the “Capital Trust”).  Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Capital Trust is not consolidated because it is a variable interest entity and ChoiceOne is not the primary beneficiary. 

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto reflect all adjustments ordinary in nature which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in ChoiceOne’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

Use of Estimates

To prepare financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information.  These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided; therefore, future results could differ. These estimates and assumptions are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including changes in interest rates and other general economic, business and political conditions, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its potential effects on the economic environment, our customers and our operations, as well as any changes to federal, state and local government laws, regulations and orders in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.  Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

Loans to Other Financial Institutions 

ChoiceOne Bank entered into an agreement with another financial institution to fund mortgage loans. Loans to other financial institutions are purchased participating interests in individual advances made to mortgage bankers nation-wide from an unaffiliated originating bank. The originating bank services these loans and cash flows on the individual advances (principal, interest, and fees) which are allocated pro-rata based on ownership in the participating interest, less fees paid for the servicing activity. The underlying collateral is generally made up of 1-4 family first residential mortgages owned by the mortgage banker and held for sale in the secondary market and have been underwritten using secondary market underwriting standards prior to purchasing the participating interest. Once the mortgage banker delivers the loan to the secondary market, the advance is required to be paid off, including ChoiceOne Bank’s participating interest. If the advance (in which ChoiceOne Bank has a participating interest) is outstanding over 90 days, the originating bank has the right to request the participating interest be paid off by the mortgage banker.  There was no participating interest as of June 30, 2021.   

 

Credit risk associated with the participating interest is measured as an allowance for loan losses when necessary. Losses are charged off against the allowance when incurred and recoveries of loan charge-offs are recorded when received. At least quarterly, ChoiceOne Bank reviews the portfolios of participating interests for potential losses including any participating interest that is outstanding over 90 days (even if the advance and participating interest is current).  Loans to other financial institutions are excluded from the loans described in Note 3 to the interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by management to absorb probable incurred losses inherent in the consolidated loan portfolio. Management’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is an estimate based on reviews of individual loans, assessments of the impact of current economic conditions on the portfolio and historical loss experience of seasoned loan portfolios. See Note 3 to the interim consolidated financial statements for additional information.

 

Management believes the accounting estimate related to the allowance for loan losses is a “critical accounting estimate” because (1) the estimate is highly susceptible to change from period to period because of assumptions concerning the changes in the types and volumes of the portfolios and economic conditions and (2) the impact of recognizing an impairment or loan loss could have a material effect on ChoiceOne’s assets reported on the balance sheets as well as its net income.

 

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Stock Transactions

A total of 8,929 shares of common stock were issued to ChoiceOne’s Board of Directors for a cash price of $ 247,000 under the terms of the Directors’ Stock Purchase Plan in the first half of 2021. A total of 2,957 shares for a cash price of $ 66,000 were issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan in the first six months of 2021

 

Stock-Based Compensation

ChoiceOne grants restricted stock units to a select group of employees under the Stock Incentive Plan of 2012. All of the restricted stock units are initially unvested and vest three years after the grant date. Certain additional vesting provisions apply. Each unit, once vested, is settled by delivery of one share of ChoiceOne common stock.

 

Reclassifications 

Certain amounts presented in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This ASU provides financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date by replacing the incurred loss impairment methodology in GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The new guidance attempts to reflect an entity’s current estimate of all expected credit losses and broadens the information that an entity must consider in developing its expected credit loss estimate for assets measured either collectively or individually to include forecasted information, as well as past events and current conditions. There is no specified method for measuring expected credit losses, and an entity may apply methods that reasonably reflect its expectations of the credit loss estimate. Although an entity may still use its current systems and methods for recording the allowance for credit losses, under the new rules, the inputs used to record the allowance for credit losses generally will need to change to appropriately reflect an estimate of all expected credit losses and the use of reasonable and supportable forecasts. Additionally, credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities will have to be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and for interim periods within those years for companies considered a smaller reporting company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ChoiceOne was classified as a smaller reporting company as of the determination date of November 15, 2019.  Management is currently evaluating the impact of this new ASU on its consolidated financial statements which may be significant.

 

Goodwill

Goodwill is not amortized but is evaluated annually for impairment and on an interim basis if events or changes in circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired. The goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, and an impairment charge would be recognized for any amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value.  Accounting pronouncements allow a company to first perform a qualitative assessment for goodwill prior to a quantitative assessment (Step 1 assessment). If the results of the qualitative assessment indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired, then a quantitative assessment must be performed. If not, there is no further assessment required. ChoiceOne acquired Valley Ridge Financial Corp. in 2006, County in 2019, and Community Shores in 2020, which resulted in the recognition of goodwill of $13.7 million, $38.9 million and $7.3 million, respectively.  

 

Due to the potential impact of COVID-19 and any long term economic fallout that might occur, ChoiceOne engaged a third-party valuation firm to perform a quantitative analysis of goodwill as of November 30, 2020 ("the valuation date"). In deriving the fair value of the reporting unit (ChoiceOne), the third-party firm assessed general economic conditions and outlook; industry and market considerations and outlook; the impact of recent events to financial performance; the market price of ChoiceOne’s common stock and other relevant events. In addition, the valuation relied on financial projections through 2025 and growth rates prepared by management. Based on the valuation prepared, it was determined that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit at the valuation date was greater than its book value and impairment of goodwill was not required.

 

Management performed its annual qualitative assessment of goodwill as of  June 30, 2021. In evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of ChoiceOne's operations was less than the carrying amount, management assessed the relevant events and circumstances such as the ones noted in ASC 350-20-35-3c. The analysis consisted of a review of ChoiceOne’s current and expected future financial performance, the potential impact of COVID-19 on the ability of ChoiceOne’s borrowers to comply with loan terms, and the impact that reductions in both short-term and long-term interest rates have had and  may continue to have on net interest margin and mortgage sales activity. The share price and book value of ChoiceOne’s stock were also compared to the prior year. Management also compared average deal values for recent closed bank transactions to ChoiceOne transactions.  Despite ChoiceOne's market capitalization declining slightly from  November 30, 2020 to  June 30, 2021, ChoiceOne's financial performance remained positive. This was evidenced by the strong financial indicators, solid credit quality ratios, as well as the strong capital position of ChoiceOne. In addition, second quarter 2021 revenue reflected significant and continuing growth in ChoiceOne's interest income, as well as net Small Business Administration fees related to Payroll Protection Program ("PPP") loans. In assessing the totality of the events and circumstances, management determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of ChoiceOne's operations, from a qualitative perspective, exceeded the carrying value as of  June 30, 2021.

 

 

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NOTE 2 – SECURITIES

 

The fair value of equity securities and the related gross unrealized gains (losses) recognized in noninterest income were as follows:

 

  

June 30, 2021

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

 
  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 

Equity securities

 $7,856  $587  $(38) $8,405 

 

  

December 31, 2020

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

 
  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 

Equity securities

 $2,836  $60  $-  $2,896 

 

The fair value of securities available for sale and the related unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

 

  

June 30, 2021

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

 
  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 

U.S. Government and federal agency

 $2,004  $26  $-  $2,030 

U.S. Treasury notes and bonds

  37,195   166   -   37,361 

State and municipal

  476,698   12,657   (1,914)  487,441 

Mortgage-backed

  320,612   1,596   (3,895)  318,313 

Corporate

  8,303   39   -   8,342 

Asset-backed securities

  2,077   -   (9)  2,068 

Total

 $846,889  $14,484  $(5,818) $855,555 

 

  

December 31, 2020

 
      

Gross

  

Gross

     

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amortized

  

Unrealized

  

Unrealized

  

Fair

 
  

Cost

  

Gains

  

Losses

  

Value

 

U.S. Government and federal agency

 $2,007  $44  $-  $2,051 

U.S. Treasury notes and bonds

  1,996   60   -   2,056 

State and municipal

  307,201   13,191   (24)  320,368 

Mortgage-backed

  246,085   1,510   (872)  246,723 

Corporate

  3,539   51   (1)  3,589 

Total

 $560,828  $14,856  $(897) $574,787 

 

ChoiceOne reviews its securities portfolio on a quarterly basis to determine whether unrealized losses are considered to be temporary or other-than-temporary. No other-than-temporary impairment charges were recorded in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 or in the same periods in2020. ChoiceOne believes that unrealized losses on securities were temporary in nature and were due to changes in interest rates and reduced market liquidity and not as a result of credit quality issues.

 

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Presented below is a schedule of maturities of securities as of June 30, 2021, the fair value of securities as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, and the weighted average yields of securities as of June 30, 2021:

 

  

Securities maturing within:

         
                  Fair Value  Fair Value 
  

Less than

  

1 Year -

  

5 Years -

  

More than

  

at June 30,

  

at Dec. 31,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

1 Year

  

5 Years

  

10 Years

  

10 Years

  

2021

  

2020

 
                         

U.S. Government and federal agency

 $2,030  $-  $-  $-  $2,030  $2,051 

U.S. Treasury notes and bonds

  -   2,040   35,321   -   37,361   2,056 

State and municipal

  14,546   59,291   317,995   95,609   487,441   320,368 

Corporate

  502   1,040   5,800   1,000   8,342   3,589 

Asset-backed securities

  -   2,068   

-

   

-

   2,068   - 

Total debt securities

  17,078   64,439   359,116   96,609   537,242   328,064 
                         

Mortgage-backed securities

  12,924   97,585   200,623   7,181   318,313   246,723 

Equity securities

  -   1,000   -   7,405   8,405   2,896 

Total

 $30,002  $163,024  $559,739  $111,195  $863,960  $577,683 

 

  

Weighted average yields:

 
  

Less than

  

1 Year -

  

5 Years -

  

More than

     
  

1 Year

  

5 Years

  

10 Years

  

10 Years

  

Total

 

U.S. Government and federal agency

  1.98

%

  -

%

  -

%

  -

%

  1.98

%

U.S. Treasury notes and bonds

  -   1.85   1.24   -   1.27 

State and municipal

  3.12   2.88   2.51   2.33   2.54 

Corporate

  2.57   2.86   3.70   3.75   3.75 

Asset-backed securities

  -   0.94   -   -   0.94 

Mortgage-backed securities

  1.78   1.83   1.26   1.74   1.47 

Equity securities

  -   4.66   -   -   0.55 

 

Following is information regarding unrealized gains and losses on equity securities for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
                 

Net gains and (losses) recognized during the period

 $(119) $443  $489  $54 

Less: Net gains and (losses) recognized during the period on securities sold

            
                 

Unrealized gains and losses recognized during the reporting period on securities still held at the reporting date

 $(119) $443  $489  $54 

 

 

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NOTE 3 – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses and balances in the loan portfolio were as follows:

 

           

Commercial

                                                 

(Dollars in thousands)

         

and

           

Commercial

   

Construction

   

Residential

                 
   

Agricultural

   

Industrial

   

Consumer

   

Real Estate

   

Real Estate

   

Real Estate

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

                                                               

Beginning balance

  $ 342     $ 1,599     $ 247     $ 4,345     $ 74     $ 1,024     $ 109     $ 7,740  

Charge-offs

          (24 )     (76 )     -             -             (100 )

Recoveries

          64       35       42             3             144  

Provision

    32       (116 )     37       (10 )     -       (167 )     390       166  

Ending balance

  $ 374     $ 1,523     $ 243     $ 4,377     $ 74     $ 860     $ 499     $ 7,950  
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 

Allowance for Loan Losses Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

                                                               

Beginning balance

  $ 257     $ 1,327     $ 317     $ 4,178     $ 97     $ 1,300     $ 117     $ 7,593  

Charge-offs

          (98 )     (147 )     (48 )                       (293 )

Recoveries

          73       113       43             5             234  

Provision

    117       221       (40 )     204       (23 )     (445 )     382       416  

Ending balance

  $ 374     $ 1,523     $ 243     $ 4,377     $ 74     $ 860     $ 499     $ 7,950  
                                                                 

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 138     $ 20     $     $ 56     $     $ 148     $     $ 362  
                                                                 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 236     $ 1,503     $ 243     $ 4,321     $ 74     $ 712     $ 499     $ 7,588  
                                                                 

Loans

                                                               

June 30, 2021

                                                               

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 3,167     $ 184     $     $ 1,140     $     $ 2,333           $ 6,824  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    43,400       259,034       33,354       461,941       15,440       165,318             978,487  

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

          5,814       16       10,906             2,540             19,276  

Ending balance

  $ 46,567     $ 265,032     $ 33,370     $ 473,987     $ 15,440     $ 170,191           $ 1,004,587  

 

           

Commercial

                                                 

(Dollars in thousands)

         

and

           

Commercial

   

Construction

   

Residential

                 
   

Agricultural

   

Industrial

   

Consumer

   

Real Estate

   

Real Estate

   

Real Estate

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

                                                               

Beginning balance

  $ 347     $ 853     $ 220     $ 1,960     $ 124     $ 1,061     $ 225     $ 4,790  

Charge-offs

    -       (17 )     (95 )     -       -       (7 )     -       (119 )

Recoveries

    -       -       66       -       -       13       -       79  

Provision

    (95 )     562       52       873       (45 )     (122 )     (225 )     1,000  

Ending balance

  $ 252     $ 1,398     $ 243     $ 2,833     $ 79     $ 945     $ -     $ 5,750  
                                                                 

Allowance for Loan Losses Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

                                                               

Beginning balance

  $ 471     $ 655     $ 270     $ 1,663     $ 76     $ 640     $ 282     $ 4,057  

Charge-offs

          (17 )     (184 )                 (7 )           (208 )

Recoveries

          1       110                   15             126  

Provision

    (219 )     759       47       1,170       3       297       (282 )     1,775  

Ending balance

  $ 252     $ 1,398     $ 243     $ 2,833     $ 79     $ 945     $ -     $ 5,750  
                                                                 

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $     $ 31     $ 6     $ 235     $     $ 225     $     $ 497  
                                                                 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 252     $ 1,367     $ 236     $ 2,599     $ 79     $ 720     $     $ 5,253  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Loans

                                                               

June 30, 2020

                                                               

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 379     $ 321     $ 24     $ 2,246     $     $ 2,326           $ 5,296  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    50,556       237,852       33,745       359,696       15,576       200,104             897,529  

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

          3,839             1,121             208             5,168  

Ending balance

  $ 50,935     $ 242,012     $ 33,769     $ 363,063     $ 15,576     $ 202,638           $ 907,993  

 

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Commercial

                                                 

(Dollars in thousands)

         

and

           

Commercial

   

Construction

   

Residential

                 
   

Agricultural

   

Industrial

   

Consumer

   

Real Estate

   

Real Estate

   

Real Estate

   

Unallocated

   

Total

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

                                                               

December 31, 2020

                                                               

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ -     $ 19     $ 1     $ 157     $ -     $ 254     $ -     $ 431  
                                                                 

Collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 257     $ 1,308     $ 316     $ 4,021     $ 97     $ 1,046     $ 117     $ 7,162  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Loans

                                                               

December 31, 2020

                                                               

Individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 348     $ 1,663     $ 8     $ 3,032     $ 80     $ 2,720           $ 7,851  

Collectively evaluated for impairment

    53,387       295,154       33,982       453,681       16,559       186,982             1,039,745  

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

    -       6,710       24       12,534       -       2,804             22,072  

Ending balance

  $ 53,735     $ 303,527     $ 34,014     $ 469,247     $ 16,639     $ 192,506           $ 1,069,668  

 

The provision for loan losses was $166,000 in the second quarter of 2021 and $416,000 in the first half of 2021, compared to $1,000,000 and $1,775,000, respectively, in the same periods in the prior year. The second quarter and first half of 2021 provisions were deemed appropriate due to positive economic indicators in ChoiceOne's local market areas and the national economy compared to the prior year.  While it is difficult to predict the impact that COVID-19 will have in future quarters, ChoiceOne estimates these losses have been incurred as of June 30, 2021, and expects that increased levels of past due loans, nonperforming loans and loan losses  may occur.

 

The process to monitor the credit quality of ChoiceOne’s loan portfolio includes tracking (1) the risk ratings of business loans, (2) the level of classified business loans, and (3) delinquent and nonperforming consumer loans. Business loans are risk rated on a scale of 1 to 9. A description of the characteristics of the ratings follows:

 

Risk Rating 1 through 5 or pass: These loans are considered pass credits. They exhibit acceptable credit risk and demonstrate the ability to repay the loan from normal business operations. 

 

Risk rating 6 or special mention:  Loans and other credit extensions bearing this grade are considered to be inadequately protected by the current sound worth and debt service capacity of the borrower or of any pledged collateral. These obligations, even if apparently protected by collateral value, have well-defined weaknesses related to adverse financial, managerial, economic, market, or political conditions that have clearly jeopardized repayment of principal and interest as originally intended. Furthermore, there is the possibility that ChoiceOne Bank will sustain some future loss if such weaknesses are not corrected. Clear loss potential, however, does not have to exist in any individual assets classified as substandard. Loans falling into this category should have clear action plans and timelines with benchmarks to determine which direction the relationship will move.

 

Risk rating 7 or substandard: Loans and other credit extensions graded “7” have all the weaknesses inherent in those graded “6”, with the added characteristic that the severity of the weaknesses makes collection or liquidation in full highly questionable or improbable based upon currently existing facts, conditions, and values. Loans in this classification should be evaluated for non-accrual status. All nonaccrual commercial and Retail loans must be at a minimum graded a risk code “7”.

 

Risk rating 8 or doubtful: Loans and other credit extensions bearing this grade have been determined to have the extreme probability of some loss, but because of certain important and reasonably specific factors, the amount of loss cannot be determined. Such pending factors could include merger or liquidation, additional capital injection, refinancing plans, or perfection of liens on additional collateral.

 

Risk rating 9 or loss: Loans in this classification are considered uncollectible and cannot be justified as a viable asset of ChoiceOne Bank. This classification does not mean the loan has absolutely no recovery value, but that it is neither practical nor desirable to defer writing off this loan even though partial recovery may be obtained in the future.

 

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Information regarding ChoiceOne Bank's credit exposure was as follows:

 

Corporate Credit Exposure - Credit Risk Profile By Creditworthiness Category

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Agricultural

   

Commercial and Industrial

   

Commercial Real Estate

 
   

June 30,

   

December 31,

   

June 30,

   

December 31,

   

June 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2021

   

2020

   

2021

   

2020

   

2021

   

2020

 

Pass

  $ 43,040     $ 50,185     $ 260,047     $ 294,614     $ 464,426     $ 453,080  

Special Mention

    360       3,202       3,086       4,101       2,504       6,006  

Substandard

    3,167       348       1,702       4,812       7,057       8,925  

Doubtful

    -       -       197       -       -       1,236  
    $ 46,567     $ 53,735     $ 265,032     $ 303,527     $ 473,987     $ 469,247  

 

Consumer Credit Exposure - Credit Risk Profile Based On Payment Activity

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Consumer

   

Construction Real Estate

   

Residential Real Estate

 
   

June 30,

   

December 31,

   

June 30,

   

December 31,

   

June 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2021

   

2020

   

2021

   

2020

   

2021

   

2020

 

Performing

  $ 33,370     $ 34,006     $ 15,440     $ 16,559     $ 169,138     $ 191,125  

Nonperforming

    -       -       -       -       -       -  

Nonaccrual

    -       8       -       80       1,053       1,381  
    $ 33,370     $ 34,014     $ 15,440     $ 16,639     $ 170,191     $ 192,506  

 

The following table provides information on loans that were considered troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") that were modified during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020.

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

   

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
           

Pre-

   

Post-

           

Pre-

   

Post-

 
           

Modification

   

Modification

           

Modification

   

Modification

 
           

Outstanding

   

Outstanding

           

Outstanding

   

Outstanding

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Number of

   

Recorded

   

Recorded

   

Number of

   

Recorded

   

Recorded

 
   

Loans

   

Investment

   

Investment

   

Loans

   

Investment

   

Investment

 

Agricultural

    -     $ -     $ -       6     $ 2,320     $ 2,320  

Commercial Real Estate

    -       -       -       2       1,210       1,210  

Total

    -     $ -     $ -       8     $ 3,530     $ 3,530  

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

   

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

 
           

Pre-

   

Post-

           

Pre-

   

Post-

 
           

Modification

   

Modification

           

Modification

   

Modification

 
           

Outstanding

   

Outstanding

           

Outstanding

   

Outstanding

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Number of

   

Recorded

   

Recorded

   

Number of

   

Recorded

   

Recorded

 
   

Loans

   

Investment

   

Investment

   

Loans

   

Investment

   

Investment

 

Agricultural

    1     $ 68     $ 68       1     $ 68     $ 68  

Commercial Real Estate

    2       1,882       1,882       2       1,882       1,882  

Total

    3     $ 1,950     $ 1,950       3     $ 1,950     $ 1,950  

 

The following schedule provides information on TDRs as of June 30, 2021 where the borrower was past due with respect to principal and/or interest for 30 days or more during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, which loans had been modified and classified as TDRs during the year prior to the default.

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30, 2021

   

June 30, 2021

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Number

   

Recorded

   

Number

   

Recorded

 
   

of Loans

   

Investment

   

of Loans

   

Investment

 

Commercial and industrial

    1     $ 52       1     $ 52  

Commercial Real Estate

    1       184       1       184  

Total

    2     $ 236       2     $ 236  

 

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30, 2020

   

June 30, 2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Number

   

Recorded

   

Number

   

Recorded

 
   

of Loans

   

Investment

   

of Loans

   

Investment

 

Agricultural

    1     $ 68       1     $ 68  

Commercial Real Estate

    2       1,882       2       1,882  

Total

    3     $ 1,950       3     $ 1,950  

 

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In  March of 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was passed into law. Among other things, the CARES Act provides that certain loans subject to modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic need not be classified as TDRs.   Further, the federal banking agencies issued an “Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus” on March 22, 2020, followed by a revised statement on April 7, 2020, providing in part that short-term modifications to loans made on a good faith basis to borrowers who were current as of the implementation date of the statements are not considered TDRs. As a result of the pandemic, ChoiceOne provided a modification program to borrowers that included certain concessions such as interest only payments or payment deferrals. As of June 30, 2021, all deferments had resumed payments in accordance with loan terms. 

 

Impaired loans by loan category follow:

 

           

Unpaid

         

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Recorded

   

Principal

   

Related

 
   

Investment

   

Balance

   

Allowance

 

June 30, 2021

                       

With no related allowance recorded

                       

Agricultural

  $ 1,637     $ 1,637     $ -  

Commercial and industrial

    -       -       -  

Consumer

    -       -       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -       -  

Commercial real estate

    772       772       -  

Residential real estate

    469       480       -  

Subtotal

    2,878       2,889       -  

With an allowance recorded

                       

Agricultural

    1,530       1,615       138  

Commercial and industrial

    184       313       20  

Consumer

    -       -       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -       -  

Commercial real estate

    368       376       56  

Residential real estate

    1,864       1,901       148  

Subtotal

    3,946       4,205       362  

Total

                       

Agricultural

    3,167       3,252       138  

Commercial and industrial

    184       313       20  

Consumer

    -       -       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -       -  

Commercial real estate

    1,140       1,148       56  

Residential real estate

    2,333       2,381       148  

Total

  $ 6,824     $ 7,094     $ 362  

 

           

Unpaid

         

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Recorded

   

Principal

   

Related

 
   

Investment

   

Balance

   

Allowance

 

December 31, 2020

                       

With no related allowance recorded

                       

Agricultural

  $ 348     $ 434     $ -  

Commercial and industrial

    1,516       1,629       -  

Consumer

    -       -       -  

Construction real estate

    80       80       -  

Commercial real estate

    1,852       2,664       -  

Residential real estate

    162       162       -  

Subtotal

    3,958       4,969       -  

With an allowance recorded

                       

Agricultural

    -       -       -  

Commercial and industrial

    147       147       19  

Consumer

    8       8       1  

Construction real estate

    -       -       -  

Commercial real estate

    1,180       1,180       157  

Residential real estate

    2,558       2,651       254  

Subtotal

    3,893       3,986       431  

Total

                       

Agricultural

    348       434       -  

Commercial and industrial

    1,663       1,776       19  

Consumer

    9       8       1  

Construction real estate

    80       80       -  

Commercial real estate

    3,031       3,844       157  

Residential real estate

    2,720       2,813       254  

Total

  $ 7,851     $ 8,955     $ 431  

 

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The following schedule provides information regarding average balances of impaired loans and interest recognized on impaired loans for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

 

   

Average

   

Interest

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Recorded

   

Income

 
   

Investment

   

Recognized

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

               

With no related allowance recorded

               

Agricultural

  $ 778     $ 24  

Commercial and industrial

    993       -  

Consumer

    -       -  

Construction real estate

    27       -  

Commercial real estate

    1,749       13  

Residential real estate

    267       -  

Subtotal

    3,814       37  

With an allowance recorded

               

Agricultural

    1,451       16  

Commercial and industrial

    165       -  

Consumer

    3       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -  

Commercial real estate

    642       3  

Residential real estate

    2,280       15  

Subtotal

    4,541       34  

Total

               

Agricultural

    2,229       40  

Commercial and industrial

    1,158       -  

Consumer

    3       -  

Construction real estate

    27       -  

Commercial real estate

    2,391       16  

Residential real estate

    2,547       15  

Total

  $ 8,355     $ 71  

 

   

Average

   

Interest

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Recorded

   

Income

 
   

Investment

   

Recognized

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

               

With no related allowance recorded

               

Agricultural

  $ 190     $ -  

Commercial and industrial

    129       -  

Consumer

    -       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -  

Commercial real estate

    941       -  

Residential real estate

    49       -  

Subtotal

    1,309       -  

With an allowance recorded

               

Agricultural

    190       -  

Commercial and industrial

    167       -  

Consumer

    19       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -  

Commercial real estate

    1,312       5  

Residential real estate

    2,339       22  

Subtotal

    4,027       27  

Total

               

Agricultural

    380       -  

Commercial and industrial

    296       -  

Consumer

    19       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -  

Commercial real estate

    2,253       5  

Residential real estate

    2,388       22  

Total

  $ 5,336     $ 27  

 

16

 
   

Average

   

Interest

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Recorded

   

Income

 
   

Investment

   

Recognized

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

               

With no related allowance recorded

               

Agricultural

  $ 993     $ 52  

Commercial and industrial

    731       -  

Consumer

    -       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -  

Commercial real estate

    1,698       32  

Residential real estate

    320       -  

Subtotal

    3,742       84  

With an allowance recorded

               

Agricultural

    2,177       35  

Commercial and industrial

    174       1  

Consumer

    -       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -  

Commercial real estate

    372       6  

Residential real estate

    2,141       33  

Subtotal

    4,864       75  

Total

               

Agricultural

    3,170       87  

Commercial and industrial

    905       1  

Consumer

    -       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -  

Commercial real estate

    2,070       38  

Residential real estate

    2,461       33  

Total

  $ 8,606     $ 159  

 

   

Average

   

Interest

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Recorded

   

Income

 
   

Investment

   

Recognized

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

               

With no related allowance recorded

               

Agricultural

  $ 308     $ -  

Commercial and industrial

    173       -  

Consumer

    -       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -  

Commercial real estate

    1,255       -  

Residential real estate

    46       -  

Subtotal

    1,782       -  

With an allowance recorded

               

Agricultural

    253       -  

Commercial and industrial

    116       -  

Consumer

    19       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -  

Commercial real estate

    1,005       12  

Residential real estate

    2,356       52  

Subtotal

    3,749       64  

Total

               

Agricultural

    561       -  

Commercial and industrial

    289       -  

Consumer

    19       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -  

Commercial real estate

    2,260       12  

Residential real estate

    2,402       52  

Total

  $ 5,531     $ 64  

 

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An aging analysis of loans by loan category follows:

 

                   

Loans

                                 
   

Loans

   

Loans

   

Past Due

                           

Loans

 
   

Past Due

   

Past Due

   

Greater

                           

90 Days Past

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  30 to 59     60 to 89    

Than 90

           

Loans Not

   

Total

   

Due and

 
   

Days (1)

   

Days (1)

   

Days (1)

   

Total (1)

   

Past Due

   

Loans

   

Accruing

 

June 30, 2021

                                                       

Agricultural

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 46,567     $ 46,567     $ -  

Commercial and industrial

    281       21       317       619       264,413       265,032       -  

Consumer

    15       -       -       15       33,355       33,370       -  

Commercial real estate

    425       -       184       609       473,378       473,987       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -       -       -       15,440       15,440       -  

Residential real estate

    97       118       480       695       169,496       170,191       -  
    $ 818     $ 139     $ 981     $ 1,938     $ 1,002,649     $ 1,004,587     $ -  
                                                         

December 31, 2020

                                                       

Agricultural

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 53,735     $ 53,735     $ -  

Commercial and industrial

    -       109       515       624       302,903       303,527       -  

Consumer

    39       -       -       39       33,975       34,014       -  

Commercial real estate

    532       44       1,744       2,320       466,927       469,247       -  

Construction real estate

    1,076       180       80       1,336       15,303       16,639       -  

Residential real estate

    1,563       256       352       2,171       190,335       192,506       -  
    $ 3,210     $ 589     $ 2,691     $ 6,490     $ 1,063,178     $ 1,069,668     $ -  

 

(1) Includes nonaccrual loans.

 

Nonaccrual loans by loan category follow:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

June 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

Agricultural

  $ 348     $ 348  

Commercial and industrial

    338       1,802  

Consumer

    -       8  

Commercial real estate

    184       3,088  

Construction real estate

    -       80  

Residential real estate

    1,053       1,381  
    $ 1,923     $ 6,707  

 

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The table below details the outstanding balances of the County Bank Corp. acquired loan portfolio and the acquisition fair value adjustments at acquisition date (dollars in thousands):

 

    Acquired     Acquired     Acquired  
   

Impaired

   

Non-impaired

   

Total

 

Loans acquired - contractual payments

  $ 7,729     $ 387,394     $ 395,123  

Nonaccretable difference

    (2,928 )     -       (2,928 )

Expected cash flows

    4,801       387,394       392,195  

Accretable yield

    (185 )     (1,894 )     (2,079 )

Carrying balance at acquisition date

  $ 4,616     $ 385,500     $ 390,116  

 

The table below presents a roll forward of the accretable yield on County Bank Corp. acquired loan portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Acquired

   

Acquired

   

Acquired

 
   

Impaired

   

Non-impaired

   

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2019

  $ -     $ -     $ -  

Merger with County Bank Corp on October 1, 2019

    185       1,894       2,079  

Accretion October 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019

    -       (75 )     (75 )

Balance, January 1, 2020

    185       1,819       2,004  

Accretion January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020

    (50 )     (295 )     (345 )

Balance, December 31, 2020

    135       1,524       1,659  

Accretion January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021

    (12 )     (127 )     (139 )

Balance, June 30, 2021

  $ 123     $ 1,397     $ 1,520  

 

The table below details the outstanding balances of the Community Shores Bank Corporation acquired loan portfolio and the acquisition fair value adjustments at acquisition date (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Acquired

   

Acquired

   

Acquired

 
   

Impaired

   

Non-impaired

   

Total

 

Loans acquired - contractual payments

  $ 20,491     $ 158,495     $ 178,986  

Nonaccretable difference

    (2,719 )     -       (2,719 )

Expected cash flows

    17,772       158,495       176,267  

Accretable yield

    (869 )     (596 )     (1,465 )

Carrying balance at acquisition date

  $ 16,903     $ 157,899     $ 174,802  

 

 

The table below presents a roll forward of the accretable yield on Community Shores Bank Corporation acquired loan portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):

 

   

Impaired

   

Non-impaired

   

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2020

  $ -     $ -     $ -  

Merger with Community Shores Bank Corporation on July 1, 2020

    869       596       1,465  

Accretion July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020

    (26 )     (141 )     (167 )

Balance, December 31, 2020

    843       455       1,298  

Accretion January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021

    (328 )     (219 )     (547 )

Balance, June 30, 2021

  $ 515     $ 236     $ 751  

 

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NOTE 4 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. A computation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Basic

                

Net income

 $5,043  $4,430  $11,281  $7,684 
                 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

  7,769,485   7,254,591   7,785,098   7,251,205 
                 

Basic earnings per common shares

 $0.65  $0.61  $1.45  $1.06 
                 

Diluted

                

Net income

 $5,043  $4,430  $11,281  $7,684 
                 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

  7,769,485   7,254,591   7,785,098   7,251,205 

Plus dilutive stock options and restricted stock units

  9,600   6,198   10,577   6,851 
                 

Weighted average common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive shares

  7,779,085   7,260,789   7,795,675   7,258,056 
                 

Diluted earnings per common share

 $0.65  $0.61  $1.45  $1.06 

 

There were 15,000 stock options that were considered anti-dilutive to earnings per share for the three months ended  June 30, 2021 and 12,000 stock options that were considered anti-dilutive to earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2021. There were no stock options that were considered to be anti-dilutive to earnings per share for the three and six months ended  June 30, 2020.  There were 18,985 restricted stock units that were considered anti-dilutive for the three months ended June 30, 2021.  There were no restricted stock units that were considered anti-dilutive for the six months ended June 30, 2021 or for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

 

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Note 5 – Financial Instruments

 

Financial instruments as of the dates indicated were as follows: 

 

                   

Quoted Prices

                 
                   

In Active

   

Significant

         
                   

Markets for

   

Other

   

Significant

 
                   

Identical

   

Observable

   

Unobservable

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Carrying

   

Estimated

   

Assets

   

Inputs

   

Inputs

 
   

Amount

   

Fair Value

   

(Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

(Level 3)

 

June 30, 2021

                                       

Assets

                                       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 95,318     $ 95,318     $ 95,318     $ -     $ -  

Equity securities at fair value

    8,405       8,405       6,739       -       1,666  

Securities available for sale

    855,555       855,555       -       842,430       13,125  

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal

                                       

Reserve Bank stock

    8,004       8,004       -       8,004       -  

Loans held for sale

    12,884       13,270       -       13,270       -  

Loans, net

    996,637       990,778       -       -       990,778  

Accrued interest receivable

    7,544       7,544       -       7,544       -  

Interest rate lock commitments

    407       407       -       407       -  
                                         

Liabilities

                                       

Noninterest-bearing deposits

    527,964       527,964       -       527,964       -  

Interest-bearing deposits

    1,352,771       1,353,345       -       1,353,345       -  

Borrowings

    2,642       2,504       -       2,504       -  

Subordinated debentures

    3,140       2,977       -       2,977       -  

Accrued interest payable

    96       96       -       96       -  
                                         

December 31, 2020

                                       

Assets

                                       

Cash and due from banks

  $ 79,519     $ 79,519     $ 79,519     $ -     $ -  

Equity securities at fair value

    2,896       2,896       1,411       -       1,485  

Securities available for sale

    574,787       574,787       -       563,364       11,423  

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal

                                       

Reserve Bank stock

    8,004       8,004       -       8,004       -  

Loans held for sale

    12,921       13,350       -       13,350       -  

Loans to other financial institutions

    35,209       35,209       -       35,209       -  

Loans, net

    1,062,075       1,057,786       -       -       1,057,786  

Accrued interest receivable

    6,521       6,521       -       6,521       -  

Interest rate lock commitments

    842       842       -       842       -  
                                         

Liabilities

                                       

Noninterest-bearing deposits

    477,654       477,654       -       477,654       -  

Interest-bearing deposits

    1,196,924       1,197,964       -       1,197,964       -  

Borrowings

    9,327       9,143       -       9,143       -  

Subordinated debentures

    3,089       3,089       -       3,089       -  

Accrued interest payable

    183       183       -       183       -  

 

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NOTE 6 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The following tables present information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the valuation techniques used to determine those fair values.

 

In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that ChoiceOne Bank has the ability to access.

 

Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs use other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and other inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

 

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, including inputs that are available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability.

 

In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels in the above fair value hierarchy, fair value measurements in their entirety are categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation. ChoiceOne Bank’s assessment of the significance of particular inputs to these fair value measurements requires judgment and considers factors specific to each asset or liability.

 

There were no liabilities measured at fair value as of June 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020. Disclosures concerning assets measured at fair value are as follows:

 

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

   

Quoted Prices

                         
   

In Active

   

Significant

                 
   

Markets for

   

Other

   

Significant

         
   

Identical

   

Observable

   

Unobservable

   

Balance

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Assets

   

Inputs

   

Inputs

   

at Date

 
   

(Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

(Level 3)

   

Indicated

 

Equity Securities Held at Fair Value - June 30, 2021

                               

Equity securities

  $ 6,739     $ -     $ 1,666     $ 8,405  
                                 

Investment Securities, Available for Sale - June 30, 2021

                               

U. S. Government and federal agency

  $ -     $ 2,030     $ -     $ 2,030  

U. S. Treasury notes and bonds

    -       37,361       -       37,361  

State and municipal

    -       475,316       12,125       487,441  

Mortgage-backed

    -       318,313       -       318,313  

Corporate

    -       7,342       1,000       8,342  

Asset-backed securities

    -       2,068       -       2,068  

Total

  $ -     $ 842,430     $ 13,125     $ 855,555  
                                 

Equity Securities Held at Fair Value - December 31, 2020

                               

Equity securities

  $ 1,411     $ -     $ 1,485     $ 2,896  
                                 

Investment Securities, Available for Sale - December 31, 2020

                               

U. S. Government and federal agency

  $ -     $ 2,051     $ -     $ 2,051  

U. S. Treasury notes and bonds

    -       2,056       -       2,056  

State and municipal

    -       309,945       10,423       320,368  

Mortgage-backed

    -       246,723       -       246,723  

Corporate

    -       2,589       1,000       3,589  

Total

  $ -     $ 563,364     $ 11,423     $ 574,787  

 

 

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Changes in Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

 

   

Six Months Ended

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

June 30,

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

Equity Securities Held at Fair Value

               

Balance, January 1

  $ 1,485     $ 1,472  

Total realized and unrealized gains included in noninterest income

    (39 )     8  

Net purchases, sales, calls, and maturities

    220       -  

Net transfers into Level 3

    -       -  

Balance, June 30

  $ 1,666     $ 1,480  
                 

Investment Securities, Available for Sale

               

Balance, January 1

  $ 11,423     $ 12,367  

Total unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income

    (264 )     444  

Net purchases, sales, calls, and maturities

    1,966       (666 )

Net transfers into Level 3

    -       -  

Balance, June 30

  $ 13,125     $ 12,145  

 

Of the available for sale Level 3 assets that were held by ChoiceOne at June 30, 2021, the net unrealized gain as of June 30, 2021 was $643,000, which was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheet. 

 

Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions classified as Level 3 investment securities and liabilities. As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for these assets and liabilities presented in the tables above may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable and unobservable inputs.

 

Securities categorized as Level 3 assets primarily consist of bonds issued by local municipalities and common and preferred equity securities of community banks. ChoiceOne estimates the fair value of these bonds and equity securities based on the present value of expected future cash flows using management’s best estimate of key assumptions, including forecasted interest yield and payment rates, credit quality and a discount rate commensurate with the current market and other risks involved.

 

ChoiceOne also has assets that under certain conditions are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not normally measured at fair value, but can be subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as impairment.  Disclosures concerning assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are as follows:

 

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis

 

           

Quoted Prices

                 
           

In Active

   

Significant

         
           

Markets for

   

Other

   

Significant

 
   

Balances at

   

Identical

   

Observable

   

Unobservable

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Dates

   

Assets

   

Inputs

   

Inputs

 
   

Indicated

   

(Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

(Level 3)

 

Impaired Loans

                               

June 30, 2021

  $ 6,824     $ -     $ -     $ 6,824  

December 31, 2020

  $ 7,851     $ -     $ -     $ 7,851  
                                 

Other Real Estate

                               

June 30, 2021

  $ 260     $ -     $ -     $ 260  

December 31, 2020

  $ 266     $ -     $ -     $ 266  
                                 

Mortgage Loan Servicing Rights

                               

June 30, 2021

  $ 4,461     $ -     $ -     $ 4,461  

December 31, 2020

  $ 3,967     $ -     $ -     $ 3,967  

  

Impaired loans categorized as Level 3 assets consist of non-homogeneous loans that are considered impaired.  ChoiceOne estimates the fair value of the loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows using management’s estimate of key assumptions.  These assumptions include future payment ability, timing of payment streams, and estimated realizable values of available collateral (typically based on outside appraisals). The changes in fair value consisted of charge-downs of impaired loans that were posted to the allowance for loan losses and write-downs of other real estate that were posted to a valuation account.

 

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NOTE 7 – REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

 

ChoiceOne has a variety of sources of revenue, which include interest and fees from customers as well as revenue from non-customers.  ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts With Customers, covers certain sources of revenue that are classified within noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.  Sources of revenue that are included in the scope of ASC Topic 606 include service charges and fees on deposit accounts, interchange income, investment asset management income and transaction-based revenue, and other charges and fees for customer services.

 

Service Charges and Fees on Deposit Accounts

Revenue includes charges and fees to provide account maintenance, overdraft services, wire transfers, funds transfer, and other deposit-related services.  Account maintenance fees such as monthly service charges are recognized over the period of time that the service is provided.  Transaction fees such as wire transfer charges are recognized when the service is provided to the customer.

 

Interchange Income

Revenue includes debit card interchange and network revenues.  This revenue is earned on debit card transactions that are conducted through payment networks such as MasterCard. The revenue is recorded as services are delivered and is presented net of interchange expenses.

 

Investment Commission Income

Revenue includes fees from the investment management advisory services and revenue is recognized when services are rendered.  Revenue also includes commissions received from the placement of brokerage transactions for purchase or sale of stocks or other investments. Commission income is recognized when the transaction has been completed.

 

Trust Fee Income

Revenue includes fees from the management of trust assets and from other related advisory services. Revenue is recognized when services are rendered.

 

Following is noninterest income separated by revenue within the scope of ASC 606 and revenue within the scope of other GAAP topics:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
                 

Service charges and fees on deposit accounts

 $822  $647  $1,608  $1,656 

Interchange income

  1,311   755   2,446   1,591 

Investment commission income

  198   154   471   279 

Trust fee income

  252   201   425   372 

Other charges and fees for customer services

  139   84   305   231 

Noninterest income from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC 606

  2,723   1,841   5,254   4,129 

Noninterest income within the scope of other GAAP topics

  2,009   4,910   5,078   6,554 

Total noninterest income

 $4,732  $6,751  $10,332  $10,683 

 

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NOTE 8 – BUSINESS COMBINATION

 

Community Shores Bank Corporation

ChoiceOne completed the acquisition of Community Shores Bank Corporation (“Community Shores”) with and into ChoiceOne, with ChoiceOne as the surviving entity, effective on July 1, 2020. Community Shores had 4 branch offices as of the date of the merger. Total assets of Community Shores as of July 1, 2020 were $244.5 million, including total loans of $174.8 million. Deposits acquired in the merger, the majority of which were core deposits, totaled $227.8 million. The impact of the merger has been included in ChoiceOne’s results of operations since the effective date of the merger. As consideration in the merger, ChoiceOne issued 524,139 shares of ChoiceOne common stock, which was net of 84 fractional shares not issued, and cash in the amount of $5,390,000 with an approximate total value of $20.9 million.  

 

The table below presents the allocation of purchase price for the merger with Community Shores (dollars in thousands):

 

Purchase Price

       
         

Consideration

  $ 20,881  
         

Net assets acquired:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

    41,023  

Securities available for sale

    20,023  

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock

    300  

Originated loans

    174,802  

Premises and equipment

    6,204  

Other real estate owned

    346  

Deposit based intangible

    760  

Other assets

    1,077  

Total assets

    244,535  
         

Non-interest bearing deposits

    65,499  

Interest bearing deposits

    162,333  

Total deposits

    227,832  

Subordinated debentures

    3,039  

Other liabilities

    136  

Total liabilities

    231,007  
         

Net assets acquired

    13,528  
         

Goodwill

  $ 7,353  

 

County Bank Corp

ChoiceOne completed the merger of County Bank Corp (“County”) with and into ChoiceOne effective on October 1, 2019. County had 14 branch offices and one loan production office as of the date of the merger. Total assets of County as of October 1, 2019 were $673 million, including total loans of $424 million. Deposits acquired in the merger, the majority of which were core deposits, totaled $574 million. The impact of the merger has been included in ChoiceOne’s results of operations since the effective date of the merger. As consideration in the merger, ChoiceOne issued 3,603,872 shares of ChoiceOne common stock, which was net of 299 fractional shares not issued, with an approximate value of $108 million.

 

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The table below presents the allocation of purchase price for the merger with County (dollars in thousands):

 

Purchase Price

       
         

Consideration

  $ 107,945  
         

Net assets acquired:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

    20,638  

Equity securities at fair value

    474  

Securities available for sale

    187,230  

Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock

    2,915  

Loans to other financial institutions

    33,481  

Originated loans

    390,116  

Premises and equipment

    9,271  

Other real estate owned

    1,364  

Deposit based intangible

    6,359  

Bank owned life insurance

    16,912  

Other assets

    4,002  

Total assets

    672,762  
         

Non-interest bearing deposits

    124,113  

Interest bearing deposits

    449,488  

Total deposits

    573,601  

Federal funds purchased

    3,800  

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

    23,000  

Other liabilities

    3,282  

Total liabilities

    603,683  
         

Net assets acquired

    69,079  
         

Goodwill

  $ 38,866  

 

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

 

The following discussion is designed to provide a review of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. (“ChoiceOne”), its wholly-owned subsidiary ChoiceOne Bank, and ChoiceOne Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, ChoiceOne Insurance Agencies, Inc., Lakestone Financial Services, Inc., and Community Shores’ Financial Services, Inc.  This discussion should be read in conjunction with the interim consolidated financial statements and related notes.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This discussion and other sections of this quarterly report contain forward-looking statements that are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about the financial services industry, the economy, and ChoiceOne.  Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “is likely,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “may,” “could,” “look forward,” “continue”, “future”, and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  Management’s determination of the provision and allowance for loan losses, the carrying value of goodwill, loan servicing rights, other real estate owned, and the fair value of investment securities (including whether any impairment on any investment security is temporary or other-than-temporary and the amount of any impairment) and management’s assumptions concerning pension and other postretirement benefit plans involve judgments that are inherently forward-looking.  Examples of forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements related to risks and uncertainties related to, and the impact of, the COVID-19 pandemic on the businesses, financial condition and results of operations of ChoiceOne and its customers and statements regarding the outlook and expectations of ChoiceOne and its customers.  The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting ChoiceOne and its customers, counterparties, employees, and third-party service providers, and the ultimate extent of the impacts on ChoiceOne's business, financial position, results of operations, liquidity, and prospects is uncertain.  All of the information concerning interest rate sensitivity is forward-looking.  All statements with references to future time periods are forward-looking.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions (“risk factors”) that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood, and degree of occurrence.  Therefore, actual results and outcomes may materially differ from what may be expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking statements.  Furthermore, ChoiceOne undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

Additional risk factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors discussed in Item 1A of ChoiceOne’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  These are representative of the risk factors that could cause a difference between an ultimate actual outcome and a preceding forward-looking statement.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Net income for the second quarter of 2021 was $5,043,000, which represented an increase of $613,000 or 14% compared to the second quarter of 2020.  Basic and diluted earnings per common share were $0.65 for the second quarter of 2021 compared to $0.61 for the second quarter of the prior year.  Net income for the first six months of 2021 was $11,281,000 or $1.45 per diluted share, compared to $7,684,000 or $1.06 per diluted share in the first half of 2020.  Growth in net income in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period in the prior year resulted in part from the effects of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act and Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") fees and deposit dollars resulting from the CARES Act.  The merger with Community Shores Bank Corporation ("Community Shores") that was effective on July 1, 2020 also had an impact on ChoiceOne's financial results. There were no merger expenses in the first half of 2021.  Net income for the second quarter and first half of 2020, excluding $462,000 and $744,000 of tax-effected merger expenses, respectively was $4,892,000 or $0.67 per diluted share and $8,428,000 or $1.16 per diluted share, respectively.

 

The return on average assets and return on average shareholders’ equity percentages were 1.10% and 10.01%, respectively, for the first six months of 2021, compared to 1.22% and 9.04%, respectively, for the same period in 2020.

 

Net income, basic earnings per share, and diluted earnings per share excluding tax-effected merger-related expenses are non-GAAP financial measures.  Please refer to the section below titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

 

Acquisition of Community Shores Bank Corporation

ChoiceOne completed the acquisition of Community Shores Bank Corporation (“Community Shores”) with and into ChoiceOne effective on July 1, 2020. Community Shores had 4 branch offices as of the date of the acquisition. Total assets of Community Shores as of July 1, 2020 were $244.5 million, including total loans of $174.8 million. Deposits acquired in the merger, the majority of which were core deposits, totaled $227.8 million. The impact of the merger has been included in ChoiceOne’s results of operations since the effective date of the merger. As consideration in the merger, ChoiceOne issued 524,139 shares of ChoiceOne common stock and cash in the amount of $5,390,000 with an approximate total value of $20.9 million.  The consolidation of Community Shores Bank with and into ChoiceOne Bank was completed on October 16, 2020.

  

The COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on numerous aspects of life in the United States, including threats to public health, government imposed restrictions on business and gatherings, increased volatility in markets, and severe effects on national and local economies.

 

Although there were no material increases in delinquencies or net charge-offs in the second quarter of 2021, ChoiceOne has designated a portion of our allowance for loan losses for the losses we believe may be realized from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consistent with federal banking agencies' “Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus,” ChoiceOne is working with its borrowers affected by COVID-19.  ChoiceOne granted deferrals on numerous loans to borrowers affected by the pandemic; however, as of June 30, 2021, all deferments had resumed payments in accordance with loan terms. 

 

In addition, ChoiceOne processed over $126 million in PPP loans in 2020 and acquired an additional $37 million in PPP loans in the merger with Community Shores.  ChoiceOne originated $89.1 million in PPP loans in the first half of 2021.  PPP loans are forgivable, in whole or in part, if the proceeds are used for payroll and other permitted purposes in accordance with the requirements of the PPP. PPP loans carry a fixed rate of 1.00% and a term of two years (loans made before June 5, 2020) or five years (loans made on or after June 5, 2020), if not forgiven in whole or in part.  Payments are deferred until either the date on which the Small Business Administration ("SBA") remits the amount of forgiveness proceeds to the lender or the date that is ten months after the last day of the covered period if the borrower does not apply for forgiveness within that ten-month period.  The loans are 100% guaranteed by the SBA.  The SBA pays the originating bank a processing fee ranging from 1% to 5%, based on the size of the loan. Upon SBA forgiveness, unrecognized fees are recognized into interest income.  In the second quarter and first half of 2021, $37.7 million and $115.8 million of PPP loans were forgiven resulting in $756,000 and $2.4 million of fee income, respectively.  $3.9 million in PPP fee income remains deferred as of June 30, 2021.

 

Dividends

Cash dividends of $1,703,000 or $0.22 per share were declared in the second quarter of 2021, compared to $1,451,000 or $0.20 per share declared in the second quarter of 2020.  Cash dividends declared in the first six months of 2021 were $3,419,000 or $0.44 per share, compared to $2,900,000 or $0.40 per share in the prior year.  The cash dividend payout percentage was 30% for the first six months of 2021, compared to 38% in the same period in the prior year.

 

Interest Income and Expense

Tables 1 and 2 on the following pages provide information regarding interest income and expense for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.  Table 1 documents ChoiceOne’s average balances and interest income and expense, as well as the average rates earned or paid on assets and liabilities.  Table 2 documents the effect on interest income and expense of changes in volume (average balance) and interest rates.  These tables are referred to in the discussion of interest income, interest expense and net interest income.

 

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Table 1 – Average Balances and Tax-Equivalent Interest Rates

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average

                   

Average

                 
   

Balance

   

Interest

   

Rate

   

Balance

   

Interest

   

Rate

 

Assets:

                                               

Loans (1)

  $ 1,041,118     $ 11,567       4.44

%

  $ 942,558     $ 10,826       4.59

%

Taxable securities (2)

    547,388       2,396       1.75       293,610       1,557       2.12  

Nontaxable securities (1)

    277,365       1,832       2.64       74,895       606       3.24  

Other

    57,782       12       0.08       27,395       7       0.09  

Interest-earning assets

    1,923,653       15,807       3.29       1,338,458       12,996       3.88  

Noninterest-earning assets

    170,684                       176,869                  

Total assets

  $ 2,094,337                     $ 1,515,327                  
                                                 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:

                                               

Interest-bearing demand deposits

  $ 750,535     $ 465       0.25

%

  $ 518,493     $ 325       0.25

%

Savings deposits

    391,745       133       0.14       227,933       26       0.05  

Certificates of deposit

    185,556       241       0.52       168,033       548       1.30  

Borrowings

    2,758       22       3.13       20,368       85       1.67  

Subordinated debentures

    3,123       50       6.44       -       -       -  

Interest-bearing liabilities

    1,333,717       911       0.27       934,827       984       0.42  

Demand deposits

    529,359                       365,936                  

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

    6,268                       16,592                  

Total liabilities

    1,869,344                       1,317,355                  

Shareholders' equity

    224,993                       197,972                  

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 2,094,337                     $ 1,515,327                  
                                                 

Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1)

          $ 14,896                     $ 12,012          
                                                 

Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1)

                    3.02

%

                    3.46

%

                                                 

Reconciliation to Reported Net Interest Income

                                               

Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1)

          $ 14,896                     $ 12,012          

Adjustment for taxable equivalent interest

            (388 )                     (133 )        

Net interest income (GAAP)

          $ 14,508                     $ 11,879          

Net interest margin (GAAP)

                    3.10

%

                    3.59

%

     

 

(1)

Adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis to facilitate comparison to the taxable interest-earning assets. The adjustment uses an incremental tax rate of 21%.  The presentation of these measures on a tax-equivalent basis is not in accordance with GAAP, but is customary in the banking industry.  These non-GAAP measures ensure comparability with respect to both taxable and tax-exempt loans and securities.

 

(2)

Taxable securities include dividend income from Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock.

 

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Six Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average

                   

Average

                 
   

Balance

   

Interest

   

Rate

   

Balance

   

Interest

   

Rate

 

Assets:

                                               

Loans (1)

  $ 1,060,543     $ 24,254       4.57

%

  $ 884,947     $ 21,074       4.76

%

Taxable securities (2)

    492,170       4,252       1.73       294,524       3,414       2.32  

Nontaxable securities (1)

    239,507       3,221       2.69       65,748       1,073       3.26  

Other

    70,188       32       0.09       39,937       201       1.00  

Interest-earning assets

    1,862,408       31,759       3.41       1,285,156       25,762       4.01  

Noninterest-earning assets

    179,949                       171,851                  

Total assets

  $ 2,042,357                     $ 1,457,007                  
                                                 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:

                                               

Interest-bearing demand deposits

  $ 733,298     $ 894       0.24

%

  $ 511,967     $ 981       0.38

%

Savings deposits

    373,671       247       0.13       218,027       65       0.06  

Certificates of deposit

    190,298       578       0.61       173,712       1,237       1.42  

Borrowings

    5,594       57       2.03       23,663       224       1.89  

Subordinated debentures

    3,111       102       6.58       -       -       -  

Interest-bearing liabilities

    1,305,972       1,878       0.29       927,369       2,507       0.54  

Demand deposits

    504,641                       320,910                  

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

    6,265                       12,692                  

Total liabilities

    1,816,878                       1,260,971                  

Shareholders' equity

    225,479                       196,036                  

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 2,042,357                     $ 1,457,007                  
                                                 

Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1)

          $ 29,881                     $ 23,255          
                                                 

Net interest margin (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1)

                    3.12

%

                    3.47

%

                                                 

Reconciliation to Reported Net Interest Income

                                               

Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) (Non-GAAP) (1)

          $ 29,881                     $ 23,255          

Adjustment for taxable equivalent interest

            (685 )                     (238 )        

Net interest income (GAAP)

          $ 29,196                     $ 23,017          

Net interest margin (GAAP)

                    3.21

%

                    3.62

%

                                                 
     

 

(1)

Adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis to facilitate comparison to the taxable interest-earning assets. The adjustment uses an incremental tax rate of 21%.  The presentation of these measures on a tax-equivalent basis is not in accordance with GAAP, but is customary in the banking industry.  These non-GAAP measures ensure comparability with respect to both taxable and tax-exempt loans and securities.

 

(2)

Taxable securities include dividend income from Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock.

 

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Table 2 – Changes in Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021 Over 2020

 
   

Total

   

Volume

   

Rate

 

Increase (decrease) in interest income (1)

                       

Loans (2)

  $ 741     $ 2,678     $ (1,937 )

Taxable securities

    839       2,503       (1,664 )

Nontaxable securities (2)

    1,226       1,986       (760 )

Other

    5       8       (3 )

Net change in interest income

    2,811       7,175       (4,364 )
                         

Increase (decrease) in interest expense (1)

                       

Interest-bearing demand deposits

    140       161       (21 )

Savings deposits

    107       31       76  

Certificates of deposit

    (307 )     342       (649 )

Borrowings

    (63 )     (327 )     264  

Subordinated debentures

    50       50       0  

Net change in interest expense

    (73 )     257       (330 )

Net change in tax-equivalent net interest income

  $ 2,884     $ 6,918     $ (4,034 )

 

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021 Over 2020

 
   

Total

   

Volume

   

Rate

 

Increase (decrease) in interest income (1)

                       

Loans (2)

  $ 3,180     $ 5,408     $ (2,228 )

Taxable securities

    838       3,134       (2,296 )

Nontaxable securities (2)

    2,148       2,718       (570 )

Other

    (169 )     253       (422 )

Net change in interest income

    5,997       11,513       (5,516 )
                         

Increase (decrease) in interest expense (1)

                       

Interest-bearing demand deposits

    (87 )     715       (802 )

Savings deposits

    182       68       114  

Certificates of deposit

    (659 )     310       (969 )

Borrowings

    (167 )     (211 )     44  

Subordinated debentures

    102       102       -  

Net change in interest expense

    (629 )     984       (1,613 )

Net change in tax-equivalent net interest income

  $ 6,626     $ 10,529     $ (3,903 )

 

 

 

(1)

The volume variance is computed as the change in volume (average balance) multiplied by the previous year’s interest rate.  The rate variance is computed as the change in interest rate multiplied by the previous year’s volume (average balance).  The change in interest due to both volume and rate has been allocated to the volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

 

(2)

Interest on nontaxable investment securities and loans has been adjusted to a fully tax-equivalent basis using an incremental tax rate of 21%.

 

Net Interest Income

Tax-equivalent net interest income increased $2.9 million in the second quarter and $6.6 million in the first half of 2021 compared to the same periods in 2020.  This was partially due to $756,000 in PPP loan fees recognized during the second quarter and $2.4 million in PPP loan fees recognized in the first half of 2021 and the impact of the Community Shores merger. Net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis declined by 44 and 35 basis points in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year due to a lower interest rate environment and low interest rate PPP loans. 

 

The average balance of loans increased $175.6 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.  $173.9 million of the increase was due to the impact of the merger with Community Shores which closed on July 1, 2020.  The increase in the average loans balance was partially offset by a 19 basis point decline in the average rate earned. Loan rates have partially been affected by PPP loans with an interest rate of 1.00% which has reduced the overall rate earned on loans during the first half of 2021.  The combination of these factors caused tax-equivalent interest income from loans to increase $3.2 million in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period in the prior year. The average balance of total securities increased $371.4 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. The securities portfolio has grown as ChoiceOne has deployed excess deposit dollars into sufficiently short-term securities to allow loans to grow organically as good credits become available.  The effect of the average balance growth, partially offset by a combined 45 basis point reduction in the average rate earned on securities, caused tax-equivalent securities income to increase $3.0 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020

 

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Growth of $377.0 million in the average balance of interest-bearing demand deposits and savings deposits, partially offset by a combined 8 basis point decrease in the average rate paid, caused interest expense to be $95,000 higher in the first six months of 2021 compared to the first six months of the prior year. The average balance of certificates of deposit increased $16.6 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. The growth was offset by a reduction of 81 basis points in the average rate paid on certificates which caused interest expense to decrease $659,000 in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.  A reduction of $18.1 million in the average balance of borrowings in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period in the prior year partially offset by a 14 basis point increase in the average rate caused interest expense to decline $167,000.  Subordinated debentures issued in connection with a trust preferred securities offering were obtained as part of the merger with Community Shores.

 

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses was $166,000 in the second quarter and $416,000 in the first half of 2021, compared to $1,000,000 and $1,775,000 in the same periods in the prior year. The provision in the second quarter and first six months of 2021 was deemed prudent due to changes in the risk profile of ChoiceOne’s loan portfolio and the economic impact on ChoiceOne's local market areas and the national economy resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonperforming loans were $6.9 million as of June 30, 2021, compared to $10.0 million as of March 31, 2021 and $8.2 million as of December 31, 2020.  The allowance for loan losses was 0.79% of total loans at June 30, 2021, compared to 0.75% at March 31, 2021 and 0.71% at December 31, 2020.  Loans acquired in the mergers with County and Community Shores were recorded at fair value and as a result do not have an allowance for loan losses allocated to them unless credit deteriorates subsequent to acquisition. If the credit mark associated with the loans acquired in the mergers were added to the allowance for loan losses, the total would have represented 1.53% of total loans at June 30, 2021, compared to 1.52% at March 31, 2021 and 1.60% at December 31, 2020.

 

Charge-offs and recoveries for respective loan categories for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2021

   

2020

 
   

Charge-offs

   

Recoveries

   

Charge-offs

   

Recoveries

 

Agricultural

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Commercial and industrial

    98       73       17       1  

Consumer

    147       113       184       110  

Commercial real estate

    48       43       -       -  

Construction real estate

    -       -       -       -  

Residential real estate

    -       5       7       15  
    $ 293     $ 234     $ 208     $ 126  

 

Net recoveries were $44,000 in the second quarter and net charge-offs were $59,000 in the first half of 2021, compared to net charge-offs of $40,000 and $82,000 during the same periods in 2020. Net charge-offs on an annualized basis as a percentage of average loans were 0.01% in the first half of 2021 compared to 0.02% of average loans in the same period in the prior year. Management is aware that the economic climate in Michigan will continue to affect business and individual borrowers. Management believes that COVID-19 will also have an impact in the remainder of 2021 and beyond. Management has worked and intends to continue to work with delinquent borrowers in an attempt to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on ChoiceOne. 

 

ChoiceOne has allocated approximately $1.7 million in the allowance for loan losses to borrowers falling into industry classification codes that management believes to be highly or moderately affected by the pandemic, as follows:  

 

Highly Affected 
Moderately Affected
Accommodation 
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries 
Educational Services
Food Services and Drinking Places
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Rental and Leasing Services 
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation 
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation 
Real Estate

 

Loans highly affected and moderately affected based on their commercial industry category have been allocated an additional 30 basis points and 20 basis points, respectively.  ChoiceOne has also allocated 20 basis points to all retail loan categories.  It is noted that this allowance amount is in addition to the regularly calculated allowance based on risk rating and qualitative factors.  ChoiceOne will continue to monitor concentrations as part of its analysis on an ongoing basis. Management will continue to monitor charge-offs, changes in the level of nonperforming loans, changes within the composition of the loan portfolio and the impact of COVID-19, and it will adjust the provision and allowance for loan losses as determined to be necessary.

 

Noninterest Income

Total noninterest income was $4.7 million in the second quarter and $10.3 million in the first half of 2021 compared to $6.8 million and $10.7 million in the same periods in the prior year.  Customer service charges grew $732,000 in the second quarter and $807,000 in the first half of 2021 compared to the same periods in 2020 as a result of increased business activity as the economy recovered from the pandemic and the merger with Community Shores.  Total noninterest income in the second quarter of 2020 was elevated by an investment portfolio restructuring which created $1.3 million in noninterest income.  Gains on sales of loans declined $1.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 and $822,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same periods in 2020.  Although mortgage rates are still low, ChoiceOne experienced lower loan refinancing activity in the three months ended June 30, 2021 than in the same period in the prior year, in contrast to the first quarter of 2021 where loan originations were higher than the first quarter of 2020.  Gains on sales of loans were also affected by a lower gain rate in 2021 than in 2020.  Future originations will be affected by housing inventory as it continues to be less than demand in ChoiceOne's market areas.  The stock market dipped sharply in March 2020 related to the COVID-19 pandemic which affected securities held by ChoiceOne.  Since that time ChoiceOne has seen the value of equity investments held climb to pre-pandemic levels. The market value of equity securities saw a decline in the three months ended June 30, 2021, and an increase in the six months ended June 30, 2021, in each case when compared to the same time periods in 2020.

 

Noninterest Expense

Total noninterest expense increased $979,000 and $3.1 million in the second quarter and first half of 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2020. All categories included expenses as a result of the merger with Community Shores that was effective on July 1, 2020.  Salaries and benefits included a higher level of commission expense in the second quarter and first half of 2021 compared to the same periods in the prior year as a result of the additional mortgage lenders hired during the last year.  Supplies and postage declined in the second quarter and first half of 2021 compared to the same period in the prior year as ChoiceOne continues to move mailings digital when possible.  The intangible amortization expense in 2021 represented the amortization of the core deposit intangible that resulted from the mergers with County and Community Shores.

 

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $2,174,000 in the first six months of 2021 compared to $1,675,000 for the same period in 2020.  The increase was due to a higher level of income before income tax.  The effective tax rate was 16.2% for the first half of 2021 and 17.9% for the first half of 2020.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Securities

In an effort to deploy deposit growth ChoiceOne grew its securities portfolio $286.3 million in the first half of 2021.  We believe our portfolio will provide a natural hedge for floating rate loans and investments are sufficiently short-term to allow us to grow loans organically as good credits become available.  Various securities totaling $322.0 million were purchased in the first six months of 2021.  There were no sales in the first half of 2021; however, $5.1 million of securities were called or matured during that same time period. Principal repayments on securities totaled $23.0 million in the first six months of 2021.  

 

Loans

Loans declined $65.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021, a result of $28.1 million in PPP loans forgiven net of new originations and $37.0 million of core loans.  In an effort to grow loans ChoiceOne hired five experienced commercial lenders and bolstered its credit department in the first half of 2021.  In the second quarter and first half of 2021, $37.7 million and $115.8 million of PPP loans were forgiven resulting in $756,000 and $2.4 million of fee income, respectively.  $3.9 million in PPP fee income remains deferred as of June 30, 2021.  During the second quarter and first half of 2021, ChoiceOne recorded accretion income related to acquired loans in the amount of $320,000 and $671,000, respectively.  ChoiceOne saw declines of $38.5 million in commercial and industrial loans, $22.3 million in residential real estate loans, and $7.2 million of agricultural loans in the first half of 2021.  The other changes resulted from normal fluctuations in borrower activity.

 

Asset Quality

Information regarding impaired loans can be found in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report.  The total balance of loans classified as impaired was $6.8 million at June 30, 2021, compared to $10.4 million as of March 31, 2021 and $7.9 million as of December 31, 2020.  The change in the first half of 2021 was primarily comprised of a decrease of $1.9 million in impaired commercial real estate impaired loans and a $1.5 million decline in commercial and industrial impaired loans offset by a $2.8 million increase in agricultural impaired loans.

 

As part of its review of the loan portfolio, management also monitors the various nonperforming loans.  Nonperforming loans are comprised of: (1) loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis; (2) loans, not included in nonaccrual loans, which are contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments; and (3) loans, not included in nonaccrual or loans past due 90 days or more, which are considered troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs").

 

The balances of these nonperforming loans were as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

June 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2021

   

2020

 

Loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis

  $ 1,923     $ 6,707  

Accruing loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest payments

    -       -  

Loans defined as "troubled debt restructurings " which are not included above

    5,012       1,537  

Total

  $ 6,935     $ 8,244  

 

The reduction in the balance of nonaccrual loans in the first six months of 2021 was primarily due to loans that were paid off.  The increase in the TDR loans balance in the first half of 2021 was primarily due to a $2.3 million increase in TDR agricultural loans.  Approximately 93% of the balance of loans considered TDRs were performing according to their restructured terms as of June 30, 2021.  Management believes the allowance for loan losses allocated to its nonperforming loans is sufficient at June 30, 2021.

 

In March of 2020, the CARES Act was passed into law. Among other things, the CARES Act provides that certain loans subject to modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic need not be classified as TDRs.   Further, the federal banking agencies issued an “Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus” on March 22, 2020, followed by a revised statement on April 7, 2020, providing in part that short-term modifications to loans made on a good faith basis to borrowers who were current as of the implementation date of the statements are not considered TDRs. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company provided a modification program to borrowers that included certain concessions such as interest only payments or payment deferrals. As of June 30, 2021, all deferments had resumed payments in accordance with loan terms. 

 

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Goodwill

 

Goodwill is not amortized but is evaluated annually for impairment and on an interim basis if events or changes in circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired. The goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, and an impairment charge would be recognized for any amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value.  Accounting pronouncements allow a company to first perform a qualitative assessment for goodwill prior to a quantitative assessment (Step 1 assessment). If the results of the qualitative assessment indicate that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired, then a quantitative assessment must be performed. If not, there is no further assessment required. The ChoiceOne acquired Valley Ridge Financial Corp. in 2006, County in 2019, and Community Shores in 2020, which resulted in the recognition of goodwill of $13.7 million, $38.9 million and $7.3 million, respectively.  

 
Due to the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and any long term economic fallout that might occur, ChoiceOne engaged a third-party valuation firm to perform a quantitative analysis of goodwill as of November 30, 2020 ("the valuation date"). In deriving the fair value of the reporting unit (ChoiceOne), the third-party firm assessed general economic conditions and outlook; industry and market considerations and outlook; the impact of recent events to financial performance; the market price of ChoiceOne’s common stock and other relevant events. In addition, the valuation relied on financial projections through 2025 and growth rates prepared by management. Based on the valuation prepared, it was determined that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit at the valuation date was greater than its book value and impairment of goodwill was not required.
 

Management performed its annual qualitative assessment of goodwill as of June 30, 2021. In evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of ChoiceOne's operations was less than the carrying amount, management assessed the relevant events and circumstances such as the ones noted in ASC 350-20-35-3c. The analysis consisted of a review of ChoiceOne’s current and expected future financial performance, the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ability of ChoiceOne’s borrowers to comply with loan terms, and the impact that reductions in both short-term and long-term interest rates have had and may continue to have on net interest margin and mortgage sales activity. The share price and book value of ChoiceOne’s stock were also compared to the prior year. Management also compared average deal values for recent closed bank transactions to ChoiceOne transactions.  Despite ChoiceOne's market capitalization declining slightly from November 30, 2020 to June 30, 2021, ChoiceOne's financial performance remained positive. This was evidenced by the strong financial indicators, solid credit quality ratios, as well as the strong capital position of ChoiceOne. In addition, second quarter and the first half of 2021 revenue reflected significant and continuing growth in ChoiceOne's interest income, as well as net SBA fees related to PPP loans. In assessing the totality of the events and circumstances, management determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of the ChoiceOne’s operations, from a qualitative perspective, exceeded the carrying value as of June 30, 2021.

 

Deposits and Borrowings

 
Total deposits increased $206.2 million in the first half of 2021.  The change in checking and savings accounts was due in part to funds related to the stimulus package included in the CARES Act as well as funds on deposit from the PPP loans that were not fully utilized as of June 30, 2021. Seasonal fluctuations for ChoiceOne’s depositors also contributed to the growth in 2021 as tax refunds typically come in during the first quarter of the year.

 

Total borrowings declined $6.7 million in the first half of 2021 as ChoiceOne made payments on its holding company term loan.  ChoiceOne also holds $3.1 million in subordinated debentures obtained in the merger with Community Shores issued in connection with a $4.5 million subordinated debentures offering, offset by the merger mark-to-market adjustment.   ChoiceOne may use Federal Home Loan Bank advances and advances from the Federal Reserve Bank Discount Window to meet short-term funding needs if needed in the remainder of 2021.

 

Shareholders' Equity

Total shareholders' equity increased $1.3 million in the first half of 2021.  Accumulated other comprehensive income declined $4.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021 as a result of market value declines in ChoiceOne’s available for sale securities. The change was caused by increases in certain general market interest rates in the first three months of 2021 which have partially reversed in the three months ended June 30, 2021.  The reduction in common stock and paid in capital resulted from ChoiceOne's repurchase of 115,701 shares in the second quarter of 2021.  Declines in common stock and paid in capital and accumulated other comprehensive income were partially offset by net income, net of dividends paid.

 

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Regulatory Capital Requirements

Following is information regarding compliance of ChoiceOne and the Bank with regulatory capital requirements:

 

                                   

Minimum Required

 
                                   

to be Well

 
                   

Minimum Required

   

Capitalized Under

 
                   

for Capital

   

Prompt Corrective

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Actual

   

Adequacy Purposes

   

Action Regulations

 
   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

 

June 30, 2021

                                               

ChoiceOne Financial Services Inc.

                                               

Total capital (to risk weighted assets)

  $ 169,569       14.0

%

  $ 97,132       8.0

%

    N/A       N/A  

Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) weighted assets)

    157,119       12.9       54,637       4.5       N/A       N/A  

Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)

    161,619       13.3       72,849       6.0       N/A       N/A  

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

    161,619       8.0       81,290       4.0       N/A       N/A  
                                                 

ChoiceOne Bank

                                               

Total capital (to risk weighted assets)

  $ 166,305       13.7

%

  $ 96,981       8.0

%

  $ 121,227       10.0

%

Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) weighted assets)

    158,355       13.1       54,552       4.5       78,797       6.5  

Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)

    158,355       13.1       72,736       6.0       96,981       8.0  

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

    158,355       7.8       81,200       4.0       101,500       5.0  
                                                 
                                                 

December 31, 2020

                                               

ChoiceOne Financial Services Inc.

                                               

Total capital (to risk weighted assets)

  $ 162,558       13.2

%

  $ 98,835       8.0

%

    N/A       N/A  

Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) weighted assets)

    150,465       12.2       55,595       4.5       N/A       N/A  

Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)

    150,465       12.2       74,126       6.0       N/A       N/A  

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

    150,465       8.3       72,281       4.0       N/A       N/A  
                                                 

ChoiceOne Bank

                                               

Total capital (to risk weighted assets)

  $ 159,684       12.9

%

  $ 98,683       8.0

%

  $ 123,353       10.0

%

Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) weighted assets)

    152,091       12.3       55,409       4.5       80,180       6.5  

Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)

    152,091       12.3       74,012       6.0       98,683       8.0  

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

    152,091       8.4       72,208       4.0       90,259       5.0  

 

Management reviews the capital levels of ChoiceOne and ChoiceOne Bank on a regular basis. The Board of Directors and management believe that the capital levels as of June 30, 2021 are adequate for the foreseeable future. The Board of Directors’ determination of appropriate cash dividends for future periods will be based on, among other things, market conditions and ChoiceOne’s requirements for cash and capital.

 

Liquidity

Net cash provided by operating activities was $17.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to net cash used of $5.3 million in the same period a year ago.  The change was primarily due to a $7.6 million positive change in other assets and a $7.0 million higher balance in net proceeds from loan sales in 2021 compared to 2020.  Net cash used in investing activities was $194.6 million for the first half of 2021 compared to $131.3 million in the same period in 2020. ChoiceOne had $322.0 million of securities purchases in the first half of 2021 compared to $144.9 in the same period last year.  A decline in net loan originations led to cash provided of $100.8 million in the first half of 2021 compared to cash used of $105.2 million in the same period during the prior year.  Cash used in the prior year period related to loan originations was largely due to PPP loans.  Net cash provided by financing activities was $193.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $143.9 million in the same period in the prior year. Higher growth of $36.5 million in deposits in the first half of 2021 and $16.3 million less in net payments on borrowings contributed to the change.

 

ChoiceOne believes that the current level of liquidity is sufficient to meet ChoiceOne Bank's normal operating needs. This belief is based upon the availability of deposits from both the local and national markets, maturities of securities, normal loan repayments, income retention, federal funds purchased from correspondent banks, advances available from the Federal Home Loan Bank, and secured lines of credit available from the Federal Reserve Bank.

 

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

 

This report contains references to certain financial measures excluding tax-effected merger expenses, each of which is a financial measure that is not defined in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional information that is useful to investors in helping to understand the underlying financial performance of ChoiceOne.

 

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations. Readers should be aware of these limitations and should be cautious with respect to the use of such measures. To compensate for these limitations, we use non-GAAP measures as comparative tools, together with GAAP measures, to assist in the evaluation of our operating performance or financial condition. Also, we ensure that these measures are calculated using the appropriate GAAP or regulatory components in their entirety and that they are computed in a manner intended to facilitate consistent period-to-period comparisons. ChoiceOne’s method of calculating these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from methods used by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for those financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP or in-effect regulatory requirements.

 

A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures follows:

 

Non-GAAP Reconciliation 

(Unaudited)

 

The non-GAAP measures presented in the table below reflect the adjustments of the reported U.S. GAAP results for significant items that management does not believe are reflective of ChoiceOne’s current and ongoing operations.

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

2021

   

2020

   

2021

   

2020

 
                                 

Income before income tax

  $ 5,945     $ 5,480     $ 13,455     $ 9,359  

Adjustment for pre-tax merger expenses

    -       517       -       819  

Adjusted income before income tax

  $ 5,945     $ 5,997     $ 13,455     $ 10,178  
                                 

Income tax expense

  $ 902     $ 1,050     $ 2,174     $ 1,675  

Tax impact of adjustment for pre-tax merger expenses

    -       55       -       75  

Adjusted income tax expense

  $ 902     $ 1,105     $ 2,174     $ 1,750  
                                 

Net income

  $ 5,044     $ 4,430     $ 11,281     $ 7,684  

Adjustment for pre-tax merger expenses, net of tax impact

    -       462       -       744  

Adjusted net income

  $ 5,044     $ 4,892     $ 11,281     $ 8,428  
                                 

Basic earnings per share

  $ 0.65     $ 0.61     $ 1.45     $ 1.06  

Effect of merger expenses, net of tax impact

    -       0.06       -       0.10  

Adjusted basic earnings per share

  $ 0.65     $ 0.67     $ 1.45     $ 1.16  
                                 

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 0.65     $ 0.61     $ 1.45     $ 1.06  

Effect of merger expenses, net of tax impact

    -       0.06       -       0.10  

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

  $ 0.65     $ 0.67     $ 1.45     $ 1.16  

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.

 

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of ChoiceOne’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of ChoiceOne’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2021. Based on and as of the time of that evaluation, ChoiceOne’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, concluded that ChoiceOne’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that material information required to be disclosed in the reports that ChoiceOne files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that ChoiceOne files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including ChoiceOne’s principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There was no change in ChoiceOne’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2021 that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect, ChoiceOne’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

 

There are no material pending legal proceedings to which ChoiceOne or ChoiceOne Bank is a party or to which any of their properties are subject, except for proceedings that arose in the ordinary course of business. In the belief of management, pending or current legal proceedings should not have a material effect on the consolidated financial condition of ChoiceOne.

 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

 

Information concerning risk factors is contained in the discussion in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in ChoiceOne’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

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

 

There were no unregistered sales of equity securities in the second quarter of 2021.

 

 

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ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

The following table provides information regarding ChoiceOne's purchases of its common stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

                   

Total Number

   

Maximum

 
                   

of Shares

   

Number of

 
   

Total Number

           

Purchased as

   

Shares that

 
   

Number

   

Average

   

Part of a

   

May Yet be

 
   

of Shares

   

Price Paid

   

Publicly

   

Purchased

 

Period

 

Purchased

   

per Share

   

Announced Plan

   

Under the Plan (1)

 

April 1 - April 30, 2021

                               

Employee Transactions

    -     $ -       -          

Repurchase Plan

    8,598     $ 24.59       8,598       381,516  

May 1 - May 31, 2021

                               

Employee Transactions

    -     $ -       -          

Repurchase Plan

    36,381     $ 25.47       36,381       345,135  

June 1 - June 30, 2021

                               

Employee Transactions 

    -     $ -       -          

Repurchase Plan

    70,722     $ 24.87       70,722       274,413  

 

(1) As of June 30, 2021, there are 274,413 shares remaining that may yet be purchased under approved plans. The repurchase plan was adopted and announced in April 2021. There was no stated expiration date. The plan authorized the repurchase of up to 390,114 shares, representing 5% of the total outstanding shares of common stock as of the date the plan was adopted.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6.  Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this report:

 

Exhibit
Number

 


Document

 

 

 

2.1

 

Agreement and Plan of Merger between ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. and County Bank Corp dated March 22, 2019.  Previously filed as an exhibit to ChoiceOne’s Form 8-K filed March 25, 2019.  Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

 

2.2

 

Agreement and Plan of Merger between ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. and Community Shores Bank Corporation dated January 6, 2020.  Previously filed as an exhibit to ChoiceOne’s Form 8-K filed January 6, 2020.  Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

 

3.1

 

Restated Articles of Incorporation of ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. Previously filed as an exhibit to ChoiceOne’s Form 8-A filed February 4, 2020.  Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

 

3.2

 

Bylaws of ChoiceOne as currently in effect and any amendments thereto. Previously filed as an exhibit to ChoiceOne’s Form 8-K filed April 21, 2021. Here incorporated by reference.

 

4.1

 

Advances, Pledge and Security Agreement between ChoiceOne Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. Previously filed as an exhibit to ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.’s Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2013. Here incorporated by reference.

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Treasurer

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.

 

 

 

101.INS

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document

     
101.SCH   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
     
101.CAL   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
     
101.DEF   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
     
101.LAB   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
     
101.PRE   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

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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.

 

 

CHOICEONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:   August 12, 2021

/s/ Kelly J. Potes

 

 

Kelly J. Potes
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date:   August 12, 2021

/s/ Thomas L. Lampen

 

 

Thomas L. Lampen
Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

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