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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES INC - Quarter Report: 2012 June (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

Commission file number 0-7674

 

 

FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Texas   75-0944023

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

400 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas   79601
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(325) 627-7155

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

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

 

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

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

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

 

Class

 

Outstanding at July 27, 2012

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share   31,482,177

 

 

 


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Item

       Page  
  PART I   
  FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

1.

 

Financial Statements

     3   
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets – Unaudited

     4   
 

Consolidated Statements of Earnings – Unaudited

     5   
 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings – Unaudited

     6   
 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity – Unaudited

     7   
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Unaudited

     8   
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Unaudited

     9   

2.

 

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

     28   

3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     45   

4.

 

Controls and Procedures

     45   
  PART II   
  OTHER INFORMATION   

6.

 

Exhibits

     46   
 

Signatures

     48   

 

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

The consolidated balance sheets of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) at June 30, 2012 and 2011 and December 31, 2011, the consolidated statements of earnings and comprehensive earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, follow on pages 4 through 8.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     June 30,     December 31,  
     2012     2011     2011  
     (Unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

   $ 122,534      $ 106,500      $ 146,239   

FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD

     10,100        3,195        —     

INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS IN BANKS

     25,794        114,776        104,597   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

     158,428        224,471        250,836   

INTEREST-BEARING TIME DEPOSITS IN BANKS

     74,594        78,312        61,175   

SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE, at fair value

     1,961,908        1,639,992        1,841,389   

SECURITIES HELD-TO-MATURITY (fair value of $1,485, $6,756 and $3,655 at June 30, 2012 and 2011 and December 31, 2011, respectively)

     1,459        6,663        3,609   

LOANS

      

Held for investment

     1,908,615        1,715,159        1,775,915   

Less - allowance for loan losses

     (34,747     (33,406     (34,315
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loans held for investment

     1,873,868        1,681,753        1,741,600   

Held for sale

     9,677        4,256        10,629   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loans

     1,883,545        1,686,009        1,752,229   

BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, net

     80,404        72,550        76,483   

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     72,040        72,307        72,122   

OTHER ASSETS

     59,426        60,711        62,688   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 4,291,804      $ 3,841,015      $ 4,120,531   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

NONINTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS

   $ 1,156,238      $ 989,271      $ 1,101,576   

INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS

     2,235,942        2,130,170        2,233,222   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits

     3,392,180        3,119,441        3,334,798   

DIVIDENDS PAYABLE

     7,870        7,548        7,550   

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

     251,428        192,364        207,756   

OTHER LIABILITIES

     106,063        43,957        61,890   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     3,757,541        3,363,310        3,611,994   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

      

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Common stock - $0.01 par value, authorized 80,000,000 shares; 31,481,747, 31,451,300, and 31,459,635 shares issued at June 30, 2012 and 2011 and December 31, 2011, respectively

     315        314        314   

Capital surplus

     276,801        275,670        276,127   

Retained earnings

     205,554        164,417        184,871   

Treasury stock (shares at cost: 263,917, 251,516, and 258,235 at June 30, 2012 and 2011 and December 31, 2011, respectively)

     (4,763     (4,394     (4,597

Deferred compensation

     4,763        4,394        4,597   

Accumulated other comprehensive earnings

     51,593        37,304        47,225   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     534,263        477,705        508,537   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 4,291,804      $ 3,841,015      $ 4,120,531   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS - (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

INTEREST INCOME:

        

Interest and fees on loans

   $ 25,014      $ 24,633      $ 49,654      $ 48,920   

Interest on investment securities:

        

Taxable

     8,214        9,831        17,018        19,423   

Exempt from federal income tax

     6,456        5,459        12,598        10,940   

Interest on federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits in banks

     227        318        438        685   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest income

     39,911        40,241        79,708        79,968   

INTEREST EXPENSE:

        

Interest on deposits

     1,310        2,014        2,793        4,364   

Other

     45        51        102        102   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     1,355        2,065        2,895        4,466   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income

     38,556        38,176        76,813        75,502   

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     759        1,924        2,055        4,051   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     37,797        36,252        74,758        71,451   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NONINTEREST INCOME:

        

Trust fees

     3,670        3,211        7,124        6,254   

Service charges on deposit accounts

     4,042        4,520        7,924        8,894   

ATM, interchange and credit card fees

     3,784        3,415        7,460        6,491   

Real estate mortgage operations

     1,218        941        2,268        1,874   

Net gain on available-for-sale securities

     382        42        728        261   

Net gain (loss) on sale of foreclosed assets

     (404     (1,111     (406     (1,174

Other

     772        876        1,664        2,136   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total noninterest income

     13,464        11,894        26,762        24,736   

NONINTEREST EXPENSE:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     14,189        14,008        28,418        28,243   

Net occupancy expense

     1,743        1,685        3,480        3,332   

Equipment expense

     2,144        1,951        4,252        3,822   

FDIC insurance premiums

     565        597        1,093        1,568   

ATM, interchange and credit card expenses

     1,450        1,183        2,699        2,330   

Professional and service fees

     689        834        1,426        1,834   

Printing, stationery and supplies

     511        489        1,015        916   

Amortization of intangible assets

     38        105        82        216   

Other

     5,416        5,036        10,748        9,787   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total noninterest expense

     26,745        25,888        53,213        52,048   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     24,516        22,258        48,307        44,139   

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     6,165        5,738        12,200        11,324   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET EARNINGS

   $ 18,351      $ 16,520      $ 36,107      $ 32,815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE, BASIC

   $ 0.58      $ 0.53      $ 1.15      $ 1.04   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE, ASSUMING DILUTION

   $ 0.58      $ 0.52      $ 1.15      $ 1.04   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

   $ 0.25      $ 0.24      $ 0.49      $ 0.47   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS - (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

NET EARNINGS

   $ 18,351      $ 16,520      $ 36,107      $ 32,815   

OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS:

        

Change in unrealized gain on investment securities available-for-sale, before income taxes

     10,536        18,689        7,448        26,186   

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on investment securities included in net earnings, before income tax

     (382     (42     (728     (261
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other items of comprehensive earnings

     10,154        18,647        6,720        25,925   

Income tax expense related to other items of comprehensive earnings

     (3,554     (6,526     (2,352     (9,074
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

   $ 24,951      $ 28,641      $ 40,475      $ 49,666   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

    Common Stock     Capital     Retained     Treasury Stock     Deferred     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
    Total
Shareholders’
 
    Shares     Amount     Surplus     Earnings     Shares     Amounts     Compensation     Earnings     Equity  

Balances at December 31, 2010

    20,942,141      $ 209      $ 274,629      $ 146,397        (166,329   $ (4,207   $ 4,207      $ 20,453      $ 441,688   

Net earnings (unaudited)

    —          —          —          32,815        —          —          —          —          32,815   

Stock issuances (unaudited)

    27,982        —          804        —          —          —          —          —          804   

Cash dividends declared, $0.47 per share (unaudited)

    —          —          —          (14,690     —          —          —          —          (14,690

Change in unrealized gain in investment securities available-for-sale, net of related income taxes (unaudited)

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          16,851        16,851   

Additional tax benefit related to directors’ deferred compensation plan (unaudited)

    —          —          20        —          —          —          —          —          20   

Shares purchased in connection with directors’ deferred compensation plan, net (unaudited)

    —          —          —          —          (2,041     (187     187        —          —     

Stock option expense (unaudited)

    —          —          217        —          —          —          —          —          217   

Three-for-two stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend (unaudited)

    10,481,177        105        —          (105     (83,146     —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at June 30, 2011 (unaudited)

    31,451,300      $ 314      $ 275,670      $ 164,417        (251,516   $ (4,394   $ 4,394      $ 37,304      $ 477,705   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2011

    31,459,635      $ 314      $ 276,127      $ 184,871        (258,235   $ (4,597   $ 4,597      $ 47,225      $ 508,537   

Net earnings (unaudited)

    —          —          —          36,107        —          —          —          —          36,107   

Stock issuances (unaudited)

    22,112        1        481        —          —          —          —          —          482   

Cash dividends declared, $0.49 per share (unaudited)

    —          —          —          (15,424     —          —          —          —          (15,424

Change in unrealized gain in investment securities available-for-sale, net of related income taxes (unaudited)

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          4,368        4,368   

Additional tax benefit related to directors’ deferred compensation plan (unaudited)

    —          —          20        —          —          —          —          —          20   

Shares purchased in connection with directors’ deferred compensation plan, net (unaudited)

    —          —          —          —          (5,682     (166     166        —          —     

Stock option expense (unaudited)

    —          —          173        —          —          —          —          —          173   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at June 30, 2012 (unaudited)

    31,481,747      $ 315      $ 276,801      $ 205,554        (263,917   $ (4,763   $ 4,763      $ 51,593      $ 534,263   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net earnings

   $ 36,107      $ 32,815   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     3,913        3,600   

Provision for loan losses

     2,055        4,051   

Securities premium amortization (discount accretion), net

     7,659        3,392   

Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net

     (555     647   

Deferred federal income tax expense (benefit)

     (627     (160

Change in loans held for sale

     952        8,903   

Change in other assets

     991        376   

Change in other liabilities

     5,471        3,125   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     19,859        23,934   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     55,966        56,749   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net decrease (increase) in interest-bearing time deposits in banks

     (13,419     25,374   

Activity in available-for-sale securities:

    

Sales

     68,961        12,436   

Maturities

     162,251        168,863   

Purchases

     (314,770     (265,097

Activity in held-to-maturity securities - maturities

     2,150        2,402   

Net increase in loans

     (134,677     (42,302

Purchases of bank premises and equipment and other assets

     (8,525     (6,437

Proceeds from sale of other assets

     3,222        1,495   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (234,807     (103,266
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits

     54,662        29,797   

Net increase (decrease) in interest-bearing deposits

     2,720        (23,658

Net increase in short-term borrowings

     43,672        14,008   

Common stock transactions:

    

Proceeds from stock issuances

     482        805   

Dividends paid

     (15,103     (14,231
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     86,433        6,721   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (92,408     (39,796

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

     250,836        264,267   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period

   $ 158,428      $ 224,471   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AND NONCASH TRANSACTIONS

    

Interest paid

   $ 3,096      $ 4,927   

Federal income tax paid

     8,975        9,231   

Transfer of loans to foreclosed assets

     614        2,581   

Investment securities purchased but not settled

     58,496        11,168   

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, a Texas corporation and a financial holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, or BHCA, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries: First Financial Bank, National Association, Abilene, Texas; First Financial Bank, Hereford, Texas; First Financial Bank, National Association, Sweetwater, Texas; First Financial Bank, National Association, Eastland, Texas; First Financial Bank, National Association, Cleburne, Texas; First Financial Bank, National Association, Stephenville, Texas; First Financial Bank, National Association, San Angelo, Texas; First Financial Bank, National Association, Weatherford, Texas; First Financial Bank, National Association, Southlake, Texas; First Financial Bank, National Association, Mineral Wells, Texas; First Financial Bank, Huntsville, Texas; First Technology Services, Inc.; First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company, National Association; First Financial Investments, Inc.; and First Financial Insurance Agency, Inc.

Through our subsidiary banks, we conduct a full-service commercial banking business. Most of our service centers are located in North Central and West Texas. Including the branches and locations of all our bank subsidiaries, as of June 30, 2012, we had 53 financial centers across Texas, with ten locations in Abilene, two locations in Cleburne, two locations in Stephenville, three locations in Granbury, two locations in San Angelo, three locations in Weatherford, and one location each in Mineral Wells, Hereford, Sweetwater, Eastland, Ranger, Rising Star, Cisco, Southlake, Grapevine, Aledo, Willow Park, Brock, Alvarado, Burleson, Keller, Trophy Club, Boyd, Bridgeport, Decatur, Roby, Trent, Merkel, Clyde, Moran, Albany, Midlothian, Crowley, Glen Rose, Odessa, Fort Worth and Huntsville. Our trust subsidiary has six locations which consist of Abilene, San Angelo, Stephenville, Sweetwater, Fort Worth and Odessa, all in Texas.

In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company financial position and unaudited results of operations and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2011. All adjustments were of a normal recurring nature. However, the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012, due to seasonality, changes in economic conditions and loan credit quality, interest rate fluctuations, regulatory and legislative changes and other factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted under SEC rules and regulations. The Company evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

On April 26, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a three-for-two stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend effective for shareholders of record on May 16, 2011 that was distributed on June 1, 2011. All share and per share amounts in this report, prior to split, have been restated to reflect this stock split. An amount equal to the par value of the additional common shares issued pursuant to the stock split was reflected as a transfer from retained earnings to common stock on the consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

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On October 26, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 750,000 common shares through September 30, 2014. The stock buyback plan authorizes management to repurchase the stock at such time as repurchases are considered beneficial to stockholders. Any repurchase of stock will be made through the open market, block trades or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Under the repurchase plan, there is no minimum number of shares that the Company is required to repurchase. Through June 30, 2012, no shares have been repurchased under this authorization.

On April 24, 2012, the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation to increase the number of authorized common shares to 80,000,000.

Goodwill and other intangible assets are evaluated annually for impairment as of the end of the second quarter. No such impairment has been noted in connection with the current or any prior evaluations.

Note 2 – Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented. In computing diluted earnings per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company assumes that all dilutive outstanding options to purchase common stock have been exercised at the beginning of the period (or the time of issuance, if later). The dilutive effect of the outstanding options is reflected by application of the treasury stock method, whereby the proceeds from the exercised options are assumed to be used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the respective periods. The weighted average common shares outstanding used in computing basic earnings per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, were 31,478,980 and 31,442,978 shares, respectively. The weighted average common shares outstanding used in computing basic earnings per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, were 31,472,843 and 31,434,328 respectively. The weighted average common shares outstanding used in computing fully diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, were 31,497,241 and 31,467,617 shares, respectively. The weighted average common shares outstanding used in computing fully diluted earnings per common share for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, were 31,474,653 and 31,457,286, respectively.

Note 3 – Interest-bearing Time Deposits in Banks and Securities

Interest-bearing time deposits with banks totaled $74.6 million and $61.2 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 respectively, and have original maturities generally ranging from one to two years. Of these amounts, $65.4 million and $51.8 million are time deposits with balances greater than $100,000 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The Company records its available-for-sale and trading securities portfolio at fair value.

Management classifies debt and equity securities as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading based on its intent. Debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and recorded at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, which are recognized as adjustments to interest income using the interest method. Securities not classified as held-to-maturity or trading are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at estimated fair value, with all unrealized gains and unrealized losses judged to be temporary, net of deferred income taxes, excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Available- for-sale securities that have unrealized losses that are judged other than temporary are included in gain (loss) on sale of securities and a new cost basis is established. Securities classified as trading are recorded at estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings.

 

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Fair values of these securities are determined based on methodologies in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance. Fair values are volatile and may be influenced by a number of factors, including market interest rates, prepayment speeds, discount rates, credit ratings and yield curves. Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on the quoted prices of similar instruments or an estimate of fair value by using a range of fair value estimates in the market place as a result of the illiquid market specific to the type of security.

When the fair value of a security is below its amortized cost, and depending on the length of time the condition exists and the extent the fair value is below amortized cost, additional analysis is performed to determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment condition exists. Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities are analyzed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment. The analysis considers (i) whether we have the intent to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity, (ii) whether it is more likely than not that we will have to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity, (iii) the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than costs, and (iv) the financial condition of the issuer. Often, the information available to conduct these assessments is limited and rapidly changing, making estimates of fair value subject to judgment. If actual information or conditions are different than estimated, the extent of the impairment of the security may be different than previously estimated, which could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

The Company utilizes independent third party pricing services to value its investment securities. The Company reviews the prices supplied by the independent pricing services as well as the underlying pricing methodologies for reasonableness and to ensure such prices are aligned with traditional pricing matrices. The Company’s investment portfolio consists of traditional investments, substantially all in U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. government sponsored-enterprises and agencies, mortgage pass-through securities, corporate bonds and general obligation or revenue based municipal bonds. Pricing for such securities is generally readily available and transparent in the market. The Company validates quarterly, on a sample basis, prices supplied by the independent pricing services by comparison to prices obtained from other third party sources.

A summary of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities follows (in thousands):

 

     June 30, 2012  
     Amortized
Cost Basis
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding Losses
    Estimated
Fair Value
 

Securities available-for-sale:

          

U.S. Treasury securities

   $ 11,092       $ 116       $ —        $ 11,208   

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored-enterprises and agencies

     255,802         4,890         —          260,692   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     776,421         56,415         (524     832,312   

Corporate bonds and other

     127,836         5,570         (70     133,336   

Mortgage-backed securities

     700,086         24,799         (525     724,360   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale

   $ 1,871,237       $ 91,790       $ (1,119   $ 1,961,908   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Securities held-to-maturity:

          

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   $ 1,084       $ 11       $ —        $ 1,095   

Mortgage-backed securities

     375         15         —          390   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt securities held-to-maturity

   $ 1,459       $ 26       $ —        $ 1,485   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     December 31, 2011  
     Amortized
Cost Basis
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Holding Losses
    Estimated
Fair Value
 

Securities available-for-sale:

          

U.S. Treasury securities

   $ 15,143       $ 204       $ —        $ 15,347   

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored-enterprises and agencies

     255,548         5,802         (4     261,346   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     655,957         48,812         (98     704,671   

Corporate bonds and other

     127,514         4,215         (255     131,474   

Mortgage-backed securities

     703,280         25,360         (89     728,551   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale

   $ 1,757,442       $ 84,393       $ (446   $ 1,841,389   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Securities held-to-maturity:

          

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

   $ 3,187       $ 30       $ —        $ 3,217   

Mortgage-backed securities

     422         16         —          438   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt securities held-to-maturity

   $ 3,609       $ 46       $ —        $ 3,655   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company invests in mortgage-backed securities that have expected maturities that differ from their contractual maturities. These differences arise because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without a prepayment penalty. These securities include collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and other asset backed securities. The expected maturities of these securities at June 30, 2012, were computed by using scheduled amortization of balances and historical prepayment rates. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company did not hold any CMOs that entail higher risks than standard mortgage-backed securities.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at June 30, 2012, by contractual and expected maturity, are shown below (in thousands):

 

     Available-for-Sale      Held-to-Maturity  
     Amortized
Cost Basis
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Amortized
Cost Basis
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Due within one year

   $ 157,548       $ 160,428       $ 1,004       $ 1,010   

Due after one year through five years

     487,090         506,296         80         85   

Due after five years through ten years

     514,328         555,823         —           —     

Due after ten years

     12,185         15,001         —           —     

Mortgage-backed securities

     700,086         724,360         375         390   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,871,237       $ 1,961,908       $ 1,459       $ 1,485   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The following tables disclose, as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company’s investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized-loss position for less than 12 months and for 12 or more months (in thousands):

 

    Less than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer     Total  

June 30, 2012

  Fair Value     Unrealized
Loss
    Fair Value     Unrealized
Loss
    Fair Value     Unrealized
Loss
 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  $ 52,234      $ 524      $ —        $ —        $ 52,234      $ 524   

Corporate bonds and other

    5,010        70        —          —          5,010        70   

Mortgage-backed securities

    53,675        476        3,880        49        57,555        525   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 110,919      $ 1,070      $ 3,880      $ 49      $ 114,799      $ 1,119   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

    Less than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer     Total  

December 31, 2011

  Fair Value     Unrealized
Loss
    Fair
Value
    Unrealized
Loss
    Fair Value     Unrealized
Loss
 

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored-enterprises and agencies

  $ 3,114      $ 4      $ —        $ —        $ 3,114      $ 4   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

    9,595        98        —          —          9,595        98   

Corporate bonds and other

    17,533        255        —          —          17,533        255   

Mortgage-backed securities

    13,722        89        —          —          13,722        89   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 43,964      $ 446      $ —        $ —        $ 43,964      $ 446   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The number of investment positions in this unrealized loss position totaled 136 at June 30, 2012. We do not believe these unrealized losses are “other than temporary” as (i) we do not have the intent to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity and (ii) it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell our securities prior to recovery and/or maturity. In making the determination, we also consider the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost and the financial condition of the issuer. The unrealized losses noted are interest rate related due to the level of interest rates at June 30, 2012 compared to the time of purchase. We have reviewed the ratings of the issuers and have not identified any issues related to the ultimate repayment of principal as a result of credit concerns on these securities. Our mortgage related securities are backed by GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC or are collateralized by securities backed by these agencies.

Securities, carried at approximately $870.4 million at June 30, 2012, were pledged as collateral for public or trust fund deposits, repurchase agreements and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, sales of investment securities that were classified as available-for-sale totaled $48.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Gross realized gains from securities sales and calls during the second quarter of 2012 and 2011 totaled $382 thousand and $43 thousand, respectively. Gross realized losses from securities sales and calls during the second quarter of 2012 and 2011 totaled $1 thousand and $1 thousand, respectively. During the six-months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, sales of investment securities that were classified as available-for-sale totaled $69.0 million and $12.4 million, respectively. Gross realized gains for securities sales and calls during the six-month period ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 totaled $728 thousand and $274 thousand, respectively. Gross realized losses from sales during the six-month period ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 totaled $1 thousand and $13 thousand, respectively. The specific identification method was used to determine cost in order to compute the realized gains and losses.

 

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Note 4 – Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Loans held for investment are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned income and an allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is calculated by using the simple interest method on daily balances of the principal amounts outstanding. The Company defers and amortizes net loan origination fees and costs as an adjustment to yield. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes the collectability of the principal is unlikely.

The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income with an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis and makes changes as appropriate. Management receives and reviews frequent reports related to loan originations, quality, concentrations, delinquencies, non-performing and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions, both by type of loan and geographically.

Commercial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to operate profitably and effectively. Underwriting standards are designed to determine whether the borrower possesses sound business ethics and practices and to evaluate current and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay their obligations as agreed. Commercial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and, secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory and include personal guarantees.

Agricultural loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial loans. These agricultural loans are based primarily on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most agricultural loans are secured by the agriculture related assets being financed, such as farm land, cattle or equipment and include personal guarantees.

Real estate loans are also subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and agricultural loans. These loans are underwritten primarily based on projected cash flows and, secondarily, as loans secured by real estate. The repayment of real estate loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loans or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s real estate portfolio are generally diverse in terms of type and geographic location. This diversity helps reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry. Generally, real estate loans are owner occupied which further reduces the Company’s risk.

Consumer loan underwriting utilizes methodical credit standards and analysis to supplement the Company’s underwriting policies and procedures. The Company’s loan policy addresses types of consumer loans that may be originated and the collateral, if secured, which must be perfected. The relatively smaller individual dollar amounts of consumer loans that are spread over numerous individual borrowers also minimize the Company’s risk.

The allowance is an amount management believes is appropriate to absorb probable losses that have been incurred on existing loans as of the balance sheet date based upon management’s review and evaluation of the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is comprised of three elements: (i) specific reserves determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance based on probable losses on specific classified loans; (ii) general reserve determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance that considers historical loss rates; and (iii) qualitative reserves determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance based upon general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company. The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries). Management’s periodic

 

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evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance is based on general economic conditions, the financial condition of borrowers, the value and liquidity of collateral, delinquency, prior loan loss experience, and the results of periodic reviews of the portfolio. For purposes of determining our general reserve, the loan portfolio, less cash secured loans, government guaranteed loans and classified loans, is multiplied by the Company’s historical loss rate. Our methodology is constructed so that specific allocations are increased in accordance with deterioration in credit quality and a corresponding increase in risk of loss. In addition, we adjust our allowance for qualitative factors such as current local economic conditions and trends, including, without limitations, unemployment, changes in lending staff, policies and procedures, changes in credit concentrations, changes in the trends and severity of problem loans and changes in trends in volume and terms of loans. This additional allocation based on qualitative factors serves to compensate for additional areas of uncertainty inherent in our portfolio that are not reflected in our historic loss factors.

Although we believe we use the best information available to make loan loss allowance determinations, future adjustments could be necessary if circumstances or economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making our initial determinations. A further downturn in the economy and employment could result in increased levels of non-performing assets and charge-offs, increased loan provisions and reductions in income. Additionally, bank regulatory agencies periodically review our allowance for loan losses and could require additions to the loan loss allowance based on their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.

Accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan and payments are applied to principal when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of interest is doubtful. Except consumer loans, generally all loans, past due greater than 90 days, based on contractual terms, are placed on non-accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Consumer loans are generally charged-off when a loan becomes past due 90 days. For other loans in the portfolio, facts and circumstances are evaluated in making charge-off decisions.

Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectable.

The Company’s policy requires measurement of the allowance for an impaired, collateral dependent loan based on the fair value of the collateral. Other loan impairments are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or the loan’s observable market price. At June 30, 2012 and 2011, and December 31, 2011, all significant impaired loans have been determined to be collateral dependent and the allowance for loss has been measured utilizing the estimated fair value of the collateral.

From time to time, the Company modifies its loan agreement with a borrower. A modified loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring when two conditions are met: (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and (ii) concessions are made by the Company that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower with similar credit risk characteristics. Modifications to loan terms may include a lower interest rate, a reduction of principal, or a longer term to maturity. To date, these troubled debt restructurings have been such that, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, the collection of interest is doubtful and therefore the loan has been placed on non-accrual. Each of these loans is evaluated for impairment and a specific reserve is recorded based on probable losses,

 

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taking into consideration the related collateral and modified loan terms and cash flow. As of June 30, 2012 and 2011, and December 31, 2011, all of the Company’s troubled debt restructured loans are included in the non-accrual totals.

The Company originates certain mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market. Accordingly, these loans are classified as held for sale and are carried at the lower of cost or fair value on an aggregate basis. The mortgage loan sales contracts contain indemnification clauses should the loans default, generally in the first three to six months or if documentation is determined not to be in compliance with regulations. The Company’s historic losses as a result of these indemnities have been insignificant.

Loans acquired, including loans acquired in a business combination, that have evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts contractually owed are initially recorded at fair value with no valuation allowance. The difference between the undiscounted cash flows expected at acquisition and the investment in the loan, is recognized as interest income on a level-yield method over the life of the loan. Contractually required payments for interest and principal that exceed the undiscounted cash flows expected at acquisition, are not recognized as a yield adjustment. Increases in expected cash flows subsequent to the initial investment are recognized prospectively through adjustment of the yield on the loan over its remaining life. Decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairment. Valuation allowances on these impaired loans reflect only losses incurred after the acquisition.

Major classifications of loans are as follows (in thousands):

 

     June 30,      December 31,  
     2012      2011      2011  

Commercial

   $ 479,697       $ 439,477       $ 454,087   

Agricultural

     51,822         61,083         68,122   

Real estate

     1,143,031         1,012,539         1,041,396   

Consumer

     234,065         202,060         212,310   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans held for investment

   $ 1,908,615       $ 1,715,159       $ 1,775,915   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certain amounts above for December 31, 2011 have been reclassified from prior presentation to be consistent with June 30, 2012 and 2011 presentation.

Loans held for sale totaled $9.7 million, $4.3 million and $10.6 million, at June 30, 2012 and 2011 and December 31, 2011, respectively, in which the carrying amounts approximate fair value.

The Company’s non-accrual loans, loans still accruing and past due 90 days or more and restructured loans are as follows (in thousands):

 

     June 30,      December 31,  
     2012      2011      2011  

Non-accrual loans

   $ 26,606       $ 18,599       $ 19,975   

Loans still accruing and past due 90 days or more

     105         6         96   

Restructured loans*

     —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 26,711       $ 18,605       $ 20,071   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Restructured loans whose interest collection, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, is doubtful are included in non-accrual loans.

 

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The Company’s recorded investment in impaired loans and the related valuation allowance are as follows (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2012      June 30, 2011      December 31, 2011  

Recorded
Investment

     Valuation
Allowance
     Recorded
Investment
     Valuation
Allowance
     Recorded
Investment
     Valuation
Allowance
 
$ 26,606       $ 7,473       $ 18,599       $ 3,170       $ 19,975       $ 5,953   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The average recorded investment in impaired loans for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011 was approximately $27.4 million, $28.0 million and $22.3 million, respectively. The Company had $33.9 million, $27.4 million and $29.5 million in non-accrual, past due 90 days still accruing and restructured loans and foreclosed assets at June 30, 2012 and 2011, and December 31, 2011, respectively. Non-accrual loans totaled $26.6 million, $18.6 million and $20.0 million, respectively, of this amount and consisted of (in thousands):

 

     June 30,      December 31,  
     2012      2011      2011  

Commercial

   $ 4,427       $ 1,419       $ 3,450   

Agricultural

     446         407         145   

Real estate

     21,520         16,563         16,193   

Consumer

     213         210         187   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 26,606       $ 18,599       $ 19,975   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

No additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans.

The Company’s impaired loans and related allowance as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are summarized in the following table (in thousands). No interest income was recognized on impaired loans subsequent to their classification as impaired.

 

June 30, 2012

   Unpaid
Contractual

Principal
Balance
     Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
     Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
     Total
Recorded
Investment
     Related
Allowance
     Year-to-
Date
Average
Recorded
Investment
 

Commercial

   $ 5,067       $ 30       $ 4,397       $ 4,427       $ 2,122       $ 4,635   

Agricultural

     470         2         444         446         138         487   

Real Estate

     25,043         2,038         19,482         21,520         5,109         22,668   

Consumer

     263         13         200         213         104         244   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 30,843       $ 2,083       $ 24,523       $ 26,606       $ 7,473       $ 28,034   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

   Unpaid
Contractual

Principal
Balance
     Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
     Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
     Total
Recorded
Investment
     Related
Allowance
     Year-to-
Date
Average
Recorded
Investment
 

Commercial

   $ 3,856       $ —         $ 3,450       $ 3,450       $ 2,092       $ 3,801   

Agricultural

     199         3         142         145         79         246   

Real Estate

     19,305         1,786         14,407         16,193         3,708         18,068   

Consumer

     227         29         158         187         74         233   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 23,587       $ 1,818       $ 18,157       $ 19,975       $ 5,953       $ 22,348   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The Company recognized interest income on impaired loans of approximately $1.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. Such amounts for the quarters and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were not significant.

From a credit risk standpoint, the Company classifies its loans in one of four categories: (i) pass, (ii) special mention, (iii) substandard, or (iv) doubtful. Loans classified as loss are charged-off.

The classifications of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with the loan. The Company reviews the ratings on our credits as part of our on-going monitoring of the credit quality of our loan portfolio. Ratings are adjusted to reflect the degree of risk and loss that are felt to be inherent in each credit as of each monthly reporting period. Our methodology is structured so that specific allocations are increased in accordance with deterioration in credit quality (and a corresponding increase in risk and loss) or decreased in accordance with improvement in credit quality (and a corresponding decrease in risk and loss).

Credits rated special mention show clear signs of financial weaknesses or deterioration in credit worthiness, however, such concerns are not so pronounced that the Company generally expects to experience significant loss within the short-term. Such credits typically maintain the ability to perform within standard credit terms and credit exposure is not as prominent as credits rated more harshly.

Credits rated substandard are those in which the normal repayment of principal and interest may be, or has been, jeopardized by reason of adverse trends or developments of a financial, managerial, economic or political nature, or important weaknesses exist in collateral. A protracted workout on these credits is a distinct possibility. Prompt corrective action is therefore required to strengthen the Company’s position, and/or to reduce exposure and to assure that adequate remedial measures are taken by the borrower. Credit exposure becomes more likely in such credits and a serious evaluation of the secondary support to the credit is performed.

Credits rated doubtful are those in which full collection of principal appears highly questionable, and which some degree of loss is anticipated, even though the ultimate amount of loss may not yet be certain and/or other factors exist which could affect collection of debt. Based upon available information, positive action by the Company is required to avert or minimize loss. Credits rated doubtful are generally also placed on non-accrual.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the following summarizes the Company’s internal ratings of its loans held for investment (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2012

   Pass      Special
Mention
     Substandard      Doubtful      Total  

Commercial

   $ 462,465       $ 5,024       $ 12,208       $ —         $ 479,697   

Agricultural

     48,372         1,000         2,440         10         51,822   

Real Estate

     1,084,065         17,439         41,384         143         1,143,031   

Consumer

     232,856         462         735         12         234,065   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,827,758       $ 23,925       $ 56,767       $ 165       $ 1,908,615   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

   Pass      Special
Mention
     Substandard      Doubtful      Total  

Commercial

   $ 432,110       $ 9,227       $ 12,748       $ 2       $ 454,087   

Agricultural

     65,007         347         2,755         13         68,122   

Real Estate

     980,308         20,922         40,068         98         1,041,396   

Consumer

     211,177         302         820         11         212,310   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,688,602       $ 30,798       $ 56,391       $ 124       $ 1,775,915   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company’s past due loans are as follows (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2012

   15-59
Days

Past
Due*
     60-89
Days

Past
Due
     Greater
Than

90
Days
     Total
Past
Due
     Current      Total Loans      90 Days
Past Due
Still
Accruing
 

Commercial

   $ 4,267       $ 14       $ 366       $ 4,647       $ 475,050       $ 479,697       $ 105   

Agricultural

     97         —           —           97         51,725         51,822         —     

Real Estate

     10,579         603         2,771         13,953         1,129,078         1,143,031         —     

Consumer

     1,189         35         32         1,256         232,809         234,065         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 16,132       $ 652       $ 3,169       $ 19,953       $ 1,888,662       $ 1,908,615       $ 105   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

   15-59
Days

Past
Due*
     60-89
Days

Past
Due
     Greater
Than

90
Days
     Total
Past
Due
     Current      Total
Loans
     90 Days
Past Due
Still
Accruing
 

Commercial

   $ 1,574       $ 430       $ —         $ 2,004       $ 452,083       $ 454,087       $ —     

Agricultural

     300         60         —           360         67,762         68,122         —     

Real Estate

     10,215         547         988         11,750         1,029,646         1,041,396         62   

Consumer

     1,396         128         47         1,571         210,739         212,310         34   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 13,485       $ 1,165       $ 1,035       $ 15,685       $ 1,760,230       $ 1,775,915       $ 96   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* The Company monitors commercial, agricultural and real estate loans after such loans are 15 days past due. Consumer loans are monitored after such loans are 30 days past due.

The allowance for loan losses as of June 30, 2012 and 2011, and December 31, 2011, is presented below. Management has evaluated the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses by estimating the probable losses in various categories of the loan portfolio, which are identified below (in thousands):

 

     June 30,      December 31,  
     2012      2011      2011  

Allowance for loan losses provided for:

        

Loans specifically evaluated as impaired

   $ 7,473       $ 3,170       $ 5,953   

Remaining portfolio

     27,274         30,236         28,362   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total allowance for loan losses

   $ 34,747       $ 33,406       $ 34,315   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table details the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 by portfolio segment (in thousands). Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.

 

June 30, 2012

   Commercial      Agricultural      Real Estate      Consumer      Total  

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 4,124       $ 477       $ 9,301       $ 267       $ 14,169   

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

     4,432         776         13,993         1,377         20,578   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8,556       $ 1,253       $ 23,294       $ 1,644       $ 34,747   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

   Commercial      Agricultural      Real Estate      Consumer      Total  

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 4,647       $ 758       $ 8,310       $ 282       $ 13,997   

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

     5,017         724         13,223         1,354         20,318   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 9,664       $ 1,482       $ 21,533       $ 1,636       $ 34,315   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

Three months ended June 30, 2012

   Commercial     Agricultural     Real Estate     Consumer     Total  

Beginning balance

   $ 9,612      $ 1,353      $ 21,835      $ 1,729      $ 34,529   

Provision for loan losses

     (941     (79     1,679        100        759   

Recoveries

     49        10        64        102        225   

Charge-offs

     (164     (31     (284     (287     (766
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End balance

   $ 8,556      $ 1,253      $ 23,294      $ 1,644      $ 34,747   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Three months ended June 30, 2011

   Commercial     Agricultural      Real Estate     Consumer     Total  

Beginning balance

   $ 8,652      $ 1,151       $ 20,962      $ 1,736      $ 32,501   

Provision for loan losses

     (78     614         1,276        112        1,924   

Recoveries

     39        1         245        92        377   

Charge-offs

     (46     —           (1,089     (261     (1,396
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End balance

   $ 8,567      $ 1,766       $ 21,394      $ 1,679      $ 33,406   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2012

   Commercial     Agricultural     Real Estate     Consumer     Total  

Beginning balance

   $ 9,664      $ 1,482      $ 21,533      $ 1,636      $ 34,315   

Provision for loan losses

     (847     (197     2,839        260        2,055   

Recoveries

     152        21        178        197        548   

Charge-offs

     (413     (53     (1,256     (449     (2,171
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End balance

   $ 8,556      $ 1,253      $ 23,294      $ 1,644      $ 34,747   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2011

   Commercial     Agricultural     Real Estate     Consumer     Total  

Beginning balance

   $ 7,745      $ 2,299      $ 19,101      $ 1,961      $ 31,106   

Provision for loan losses

     796        (564     3,805        14        4,051   

Recoveries

     73        31        352        199        655   

Charge-offs

     (47     —          (1,864     (495     (2,406
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End balance

   $ 8,567      $ 1,766      $ 21,394      $ 1,679      $ 33,406   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company’s recorded investment in loans as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 related to the balance in the allowance for loan losses on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2012

   Commercial      Agricultural      Real Estate      Consumer      Total  

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 17,233       $ 3,450       $ 58,966       $ 1,208       $ 80,857   

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

     462,464         48,372         1,084,065         232,857         1,827,758   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 479,697       $ 51,822       $ 1,143,031       $ 234,065       $ 1,908,615   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

   Commercial      Agricultural      Real Estate      Consumer      Total  

Loans individually evaluated for impairment

   $ 21,977       $ 3,115       $ 61,088       $ 1,133       $ 87,313   

Loans collectively evaluated for impairment

     432,110         65,007         980,308         211,177         1,688,602   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 454,087       $ 68,122       $ 1,041,396       $ 212,310       $ 1,775,915   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The Company’s loans that were modified in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and considered a troubled debt restructuring are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Three months ended June 30, 2012

   Number      Pre-Modification
Recorded Investment
     Post-Modification
Recorded Investment
 

Commercial

     6       $ 721       $ 721   

Agricultural

     3         245         245   

Real Estate

     13         3,805         3,805   

Consumer

     1         19         19   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     23       $ 4,790       $ 4,790   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2012

   Number      Pre-Modification
Recorded Investment
     Post-Modification
Recorded Investment
 

Commercial

     10       $ 848       $ 848   

Agricultural

     5         354         354   

Real Estate

     26         7,607         7,607   

Consumer

     1         19         19   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     42       $ 8,828       $ 8,828   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The balances below provide information as to how the loans were modified as troubled debt restructured loans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 (in thousands):

 

Three months ended June 30, 2012

   Adjusted
Interest Rate
     Extended Maturity      Combined Rate
and Maturity
 

Commercial

   $ 492       $ 58       $ 171   

Agricultural

     243         3         —     

Real Estate

     935         1,107         1,762   

Consumer

     —           19         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,670       $ 1,187       $ 1,933   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2012

   Adjusted
Interest Rate
     Extended Maturity      Combined Rate
and Maturity
 

Commercial

   $ 509       $ 120       $ 219   

Agricultural

     243         16         95   

Real Estate

     935         1,107         5,565   

Consumer

     —           19         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,687       $ 1,262       $ 5,879   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no loans modified as a troubled debt restructured loan within the previous 12 months and for which there was a payment default during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. A default for purposes of this disclosure is a troubled debt restructured loan in which the borrower is 90 days past due or results in the foreclosure and repossession of the applicable collateral.

As of June 30, 2012, the Company has no commitments to lend additional funds to loan customers whose terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings.

Certain of our subsidiary banks have established lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas to provide liquidity and meet pledging requirements for those customers eligible to have securities pledged to secure certain uninsured deposits. At June 30, 2012, approximately $737.6 million in loans held by these subsidiaries were subject to blanket liens as security for these lines of credit. At June 30, 2012, $80.7 million in letters of credit issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas were outstanding under these lines of credit. These letters of credit were pledged as collateral for public funds held by our subsidiary banks.

 

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Note 5 – Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $6.2 million for the second quarter in 2012 as compared to $5.7 million for the same period in 2011. Our effective tax rates on pretax income were 25.1% and 25.8% for the second quarter of 2012 and 2011, respectively. Income tax expense was $12.2 for the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to $11.3 for the same period in 2011. Our effective tax rates on pretax income were 25.2% and 25.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal tax rate of 35% largely due to tax exempt interest income earned on certain investment securities and loans, the deductibility of dividends paid to our employee stock ownership plan and Texas state taxes.

Note 6 – Stock Based Compensation

The Company grants incentive stock options for a fixed number of shares with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the shares at the date of grant to employees. Options totaling 156,100 shares were granted in October 2011 at an exercise price of $31.45. The weighted average grant-date fair value of these options granted was $5.94. No options have been granted in 2012. The Company recorded stock option expense totaling approximately $85 thousand and $109 thousand, for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company recorded stock option expense totaling approximately $173 thousand and $217 thousand, respectively, for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. The additional disclosure requirements under authoritative accounting guidance have been omitted due to immateriality.

Note 7 – Pension Plan

The Company’s defined benefit pension plan was frozen effective January 1, 2004, whereby no additional years of service will accrue to participants, unless the pension plan is reinstated at a future date. The pension plan covered substantially all of the Company’s employees at the time. The benefits for each employee were based on years of service and a percentage of the employee’s qualifying compensation during the final years of employment. The Company’s funding policy was and is to contribute annually the amount necessary to satisfy the Internal Revenue Service’s funding standards. Contributions to the pension plan, prior to freezing the plan, were intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date but also for those expected to be earned in the future. As a result of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (the “Protection Act”), the Company will be required to contribute amounts in future years to fund any shortfalls. The Company has evaluated the provisions of the Protection Act as well as the Internal Revenue Service’s funding standards to develop a plan for funding in future years. The Company made a contribution totaling $1.0 million in both March 2012 and March 2011 and continues to evaluate future funding amounts.

Net periodic benefit costs totaling $185 thousand and $150 thousand were recorded, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. Net periodic benefit costs totaling $370 thousand and $299 thousand were recorded, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

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Note 8 – Recently Issued Authoritative Accounting Guidance

In 2011, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance to require that all changes in stockholders’ equity be presented in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. Additionally, the authoritative guidance requires entities to present, on the face of the financial statements, reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement or statements where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholder’s equity was eliminated. The new guidance was effective January 1, 2012, although certain provisions in the guidance have been deferred to allow the FASB time to re-deliberate. The new guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In 2011, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to goodwill impairment to give entities the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test by calculating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing the fair value with the carrying amount of the reporting unit. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests in 2012, and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In 2011, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to fair value measurements and disclosures to converge the fair value measurement guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendment clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles in existing literature and requires additional fair value disclosures. The new guidance was effective January 1, 2012 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statement, except for additional disclosures.

Note 9 – Fair Value Disclosures

The authoritative accounting guidance for fair value measurements defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact, and (iv) willing to transact.

The authoritative accounting guidance requires the use of valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement costs). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that

 

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market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. In that regard, the authoritative guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

 

   

Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

   

Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. Level 2 investments consist primarily of obligations of U.S. government sponsored enterprises and agencies, obligations of state and municipal subdivisions, corporate bonds and mortgage backed securities.

 

   

Level 3 Inputs – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.

In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

Securities classified as available-for-sale and trading are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 and Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include market spreads, cash flows, the United States Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, dealer quotes, market consensus prepayments speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other items. Securities are considered to be measured with Level 1 inputs at the time of purchase and for 30 days following. After 30 days, the majority of securities are transferred to Level 2 as they are considered to be measured with Level 2 inputs, with the exception of U.S. Treasury securities and any other security for which there remain Level 1 inputs. Transfers are recognized on the actual date of transfer.

There were no transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 or 2011.

 

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The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):

 

     Level 1
Inputs
     Level 2
Inputs
     Level 3
Inputs
     Total Fair
Value
 

Available for sale investment securities:

           

U.S. Treasury securities

   $ 11,208       $ —         $ —         $ 11,208   

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored-enterprises and agencies

     —           260,692         —           260,692   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     48,042         784,270         —           832,312   

Corporate bonds

     —           129,399         —           129,399   

Mortgage-backed securities

     38,028         686,332         —           724,360   

Other securities

     3,937         —           —           3,937   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 101,215       $ 1,860,693       $ —         $ 1,961,908   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include the following at June 30, 2012:

Impaired Loans – Impaired loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 2 inputs based on observable market data, generally third party appraisals, or Level 3 input based on customized discounting criteria. These appraisals are evaluated individually and discounts are made as necessary due to the age of the appraisal, lack of comparable sales, existence of superior liens and property taxes or special use type of property. Such discounts vary by appraisal based on the above factors but generally range from 5% to 25% of the appraised value. At June 30, 2012, impaired loans with a carrying value of $26.6 million were reduced by specific valuation allowances totaling $7.5 million resulting in a net fair value of $19.1 million, based on Level 3 inputs.

Loans Held for Sale – Loans held for sale are reported at the lower of cost or fair value. In determining whether the fair value of loans held for sale is less than cost when quoted market prices are not available, the Company considers investor commitments/contracts. These loans are considered Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. At June 30, 2012, the Company’s mortgage loans held for sale were recorded at cost as fair value exceeded cost.

Certain non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include other real estate owned, goodwill and other intangible assets and other non-financial long-lived assets. Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 include other real estate owned which, subsequent to their initial transfer to other real estate owned from loans, were re-measured at fair value through a write-down included in gain (loss) on sale of foreclosed assets. During the reported periods, all fair value measurements for foreclosed assets utilized Level 2 inputs based on observable market data, generally third-party appraisals, or Level 3 inputs based on customized discounting criteria. These appraisals are evaluated individually and discounts are as necessary due to the age of the appraisal, lack of comparable sales, expected holding periods of property or special use type of the property. Such discounts vary by appraisal based on the above factors but generally range from 5% to 25% of the appraised value. Reevaluation of other real estate owned is performed at least annually as required by regulatory guidelines or more often if particular circumstances arise. The following table presents other real estate owned that were re-measured subsequent to their initial transfer to other real estate owned from loans and reported at fair value (dollars in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011  

Carrying value of other real estate owned prior to re-measurement

   $ 4,226      $ 4,404   

Write-downs included in gain (loss) on sale of other real estate owned

     (435     (1,141
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value

   $ 3,791      $ 3,263   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Six months ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011  

Carrying value of other real estate owned prior to re-measurement

   $ 4,643      $ 5,276   

Write-downs included in gain (loss) on sale of other real estate owned

     (536     (1,250
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value

   $ 4,107      $ 4,026   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At June 30, 2012 and 2011, and December 31, 2011, other real estate owned totaled $7.0 million, $8.7 million and $9.2 million, respectively.

The Company is required under authoritative accounting guidance to disclose the estimated fair value of their financial instrument assets and liabilities including those subject to the requirements discussed above. For the Company, as for most financial institutions, substantially all of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments, as defined. Many of the Company’s financial instruments, however, lack an available trading market as characterized by a willing buyer and willing seller engaging in an exchange transaction.

The estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

In addition, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates that must be made given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments. This lack of uniform valuation methodologies also introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values.

Cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits and time deposits in banks and accrued interest receivable and payable are liquid in nature and considered Level 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Financial instruments with stated maturities have been valued using a present value discounted cash flow with a discount rate approximating current market for similar assets and liabilities and are considered Levels 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Financial instrument liabilities with no stated maturities have an estimated fair value equal to both the amount payable on demand and the carrying value and are considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

The carrying value and the estimated fair value of the Company’s contractual off-balance-sheet unfunded lines of credit, loan commitments and letters of credit, which are generally priced at market at the time of funding, are not material.

 

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The estimated fair values and carrying values of all financial instruments under current authoritative guidance at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, were as follows (in thousands):

 

     June 30,      December 31,         
     2012      2011         
     Carrying
Value
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Carrying
Value
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Fair Value
Hierarchy
 

Cash and due from banks

   $ 122,534       $ 122,534       $ 146,239       $ 146,239         Level 1   

Federal funds sold

     10,100         10,100         —           —           Level 1   

Interest-bearing deposits in banks

     25,794         25,794         104,597         104,597         Level 1   

Interest-bearing time deposits in banks

     74,594         74,594         61,175         61,175         Level 2   

Available-for-sale securities

     1,961,908         1,961,908         1,841,389         1,841,389         Levels 1 and 2   

Held-to-maturity securities

     1,459         1,485         3,609         3,655         Level 2   

Loans

     1,883,545         1,893,641         1,752,229         1,757,732         Level 3   

Accrued interest receivable

     23,353         23,353         22,446         22,446         Level 2   

Deposits with stated maturities

     711,622         713,140         752,298         754,186         Level 2   

Deposits with no stated maturities

     2,680,558         2,680,558         2,582,500         2,582,500         Level 1   

Short term borrowings

     251,428         251,428         207,756         207,756         Level 2   

Accrued interest payable

     393         393         594         594         Level 2   

 

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this Form 10-Q, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “predict,” “project,” and similar expressions, as they relate to us or management, identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to our management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to, those listed in “Item 1A- Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and the following:

 

   

general economic conditions, including our local, state and national real estate markets and employment trends;

 

   

volatility and disruption in national and international financial markets;

 

   

government intervention in the U.S. financial system including the effects of recent legislative, tax, accounting and regulatory actions and reforms, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “Jobs Act”), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Basel III;

 

   

political instability;

 

   

the ability of the Federal government to deal with the national economic slowdown and the effect of stimulus packages enacted by Congress as well as future stimulus packages, if any;

 

   

competition from other financial institutions and financial holding companies;

 

   

the effects of and changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”);

 

   

changes in the demand for loans;

 

   

fluctuations in the value of collateral securing our loan portfolio and in the level of the allowance for loan losses;

 

   

the accuracy of our estimates of future loan losses;

 

   

the accuracy of our estimates and assumptions regarding the performance of our securities portfolio;

 

   

soundness of other financial institutions with which we have transactions;

 

   

inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations;

 

   

changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

 

   

continued high levels of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) insurance assessments, including the possibility of additional special assessments;

 

   

our ability to attract deposits;

 

   

changes in our liquidity position;

 

   

changes in the reliability of our vendors, internal control system or information systems;

 

   

our ability to attract and retain qualified employees;

 

   

the possible impairment of goodwill associated with our acquisitions;

 

   

consequences of continued bank mergers and acquisitions in our market area, resulting in fewer but much larger and stronger competitors;

 

   

expansion of operations, including branch openings, new product offerings and expansion into new markets;

 

   

technology system failures or cyber-security breaches of our network security;

 

   

changes in compensation and benefit plans;

 

   

acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses; and

 

   

acts of God or of war or terrorism.

 

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Such statements reflect the current views of our management with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Introduction

As a multi-bank financial holding company, we generate most of our revenue from interest on loans and investments, trust fees, and service charges. Our primary source of funding for our loans and investments are deposits held by our subsidiary banks. Our largest expenses are interest on these deposits and salaries and related employee benefits. We usually measure our performance by calculating our return on average assets, return on average equity, our regulatory leverage and risk based capital ratios, and our efficiency ratio, which is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and noninterest income.

The following discussion of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying footnotes included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q as well as those included in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Policies

We prepare consolidated financial statements based on the selection of certain accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and customary practices in the banking industry. These policies, in certain areas, require us to make significant estimates and assumptions.

We deem a policy critical if (1) the accounting estimate required us to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time we make the accounting estimate; and (2) different estimates that reasonably could have been used in the current period, or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, would have a material impact on the financial statements.

We deem our most critical accounting policies to be (1) our allowance for loan losses and our provision for loan losses and (2) our valuation of securities. We have other significant accounting policies and continue to evaluate the materiality of their impact on our consolidated financial statements, but we believe these other policies either do not generally require us to make estimates and judgments that are difficult or subjective, or it is less likely they would have a material impact on our reported results for a given period. A discussion of (1) our allowance for loan losses and our provision for loan losses and (2) our valuation of securities is included in note 4 and note 3, respectively, to our notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited) which begins on page 9.

Results of Operations

Performance Summary. Net earnings for the second quarter of 2012 were $18.4 million compared to $16.5 million for the same period in 2011, or an 11.08% increase over the same period in 2011.

Basic earnings per share for the second quarter of 2012 were $0.58 compared to $0.53 for the same quarter last year. The return on average assets was 1.75% for the second quarter of 2012, as compared to 1.74% for the same quarter of 2011. The return on average equity was 14.01% for the second quarter of 2012 as compared to 14.29% for the same quarter of 2011.

Net earnings for the six-month period ended June 30, 2012 were $36.1 million compared to $32.8 million for the same period in 2011, or a 10.03% increase over the same period in 2011.

 

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Basic earnings per share for the first six-months of 2012 were $1.15 compared to $1.04 for the same period last year. The return on average assets was 1.74% for the first six months of 2012, as compared to 1.75% for the same period of 2011. The return on average equity was 13.90% for the first six months of 2012 as compared to 14.57% for the same period of 2011.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets and interest expense on liabilities incurred to fund those assets. Our earning assets consist primarily of loans and investment securities. Our liabilities to fund those assets consist primarily of noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing deposits.

Tax-equivalent net interest income was $42.2 million for the second quarter of 2012, as compared to $41.3 million for the same period last year. The increase in 2012 compared to 2011 was largely attributable to an increase in the volume of earning assets. Average earning assets increased $395.7 million for the second quarter of 2012 over the same period in 2011. Average taxable securities, average tax exempt securities, and average loans increased $86.7 million, $202.9 million and $151.4 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2012 over the second quarter of 2011. Average interest bearing liabilities increased $157.0 million for the second quarter of 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011. The yield on earning assets decreased 47 basis points during the second quarter of 2012, whereas the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 13 basis points in the second quarter of 2012 primarily due to the effects of lower interest rates.

Tax-equivalent net interest income was $84.0 million for the first six months of 2012, as compared to $81.8 million for the same period last year. The increase in 2012 compared to 2011 was largely attributable to an increase in the volume of earning assets. Average earning assets increased $374.0 million for the first six months of 2012 over the same period in 2011. Average taxable securities, average tax exempt securities, and average loans increased $126.3 million, $175.5 million and $129.1 million, respectively, for the first six months of 2012 over the second quarter of 2011. Average interest bearing liabilities increased $146.1 million for the first six month period ended June 30, 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011. The yield on earning assets decreased 46 basis points during the second quarter of 2012, whereas the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 15 basis points in the first six months of 2012 primarily due to the effects of lower interest rates.

Table 1 allocates the change in tax-equivalent net interest income between the amount of change attributable to volume and to rate.

Table 1 — Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
Compared to Three Months  Ended

June 30, 2011
    Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
Compared to Six Months Ended

June 30, 2011
 
     Change Attributable to     Total
Change
    Change Attributable to     Total
Change
 
     Volume     Rate       Volume     Rate    

Short-term investments

   $ (84   $ (7   $ (91   $ (207   $ (39   $ (246

Taxable investment securities

     776        (2,393     (1,617     2,284        (4,689     (2,405

Tax-exempt investment securities (1)

     3,050        (1,497     1,553        5,329        (2,728     2,601   

Loans (1) (2)

     2,221        (1,868     353        3,788        (3,124     664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest income

     5,963        (5,765     198        11,194        (10,580     614   

Interest-bearing deposits

     103        (807     (704     195        (1,766     (1,571

Short-term borrowings

     12        (18     (6     26        (26     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense

     115        (825     (710     221        (1,792     (1,571
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income

   $ 5,848      $ (4,940   $ 908      $ 10,973      $ (8,788   $ 2,185   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a marginal tax rate of 35%.
(2) Non-accrual loans are included in loans.

 

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The net interest margin for the second quarter of 2012 was 4.33%, a decrease of 36 basis points from the same period in 2011. The net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was 4.36%, a decrease of 35 basis points from the same period in 2011. The target Federal funds rate was reduced to a range of zero to 25 basis points in December 2008. The low level of interest rates has reduced the yields on our short-term investments and investment securities as the proceeds from maturing investment securities have been invested at lower rates. We have been able to partially mitigate the impact of low short-term interest rates by establishing minimum interest rates on certain of our loans, improving the pricing for loan risk, and reducing rates paid on interest bearing liabilities. We expect interest rates to remain at the current low levels until 2014 as announced by the Federal Reserve which will continue to place pressure on our interest margin.

The net interest margin, which measures tax-equivalent net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, is illustrated in Table 2.

Table 2 — Average Balances and Average Yields and Rates (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three months ended June 30,  
     2012     2011  
     Average
Balance
    Income/
Expense
     Yield/
Rate
    Average
Balance
    Income/
Expense
     Yield/
Rate
 

Assets

              

Short-term investments (1)

   $ 135,144      $ 227         0.69   $ 180,384      $ 318         0.71

Taxable investment securities (2)

     1,185,081        8,214         2.77        1,098,432        9,831         3.58   

Tax-exempt investment securities (2)(3)

     755,511        9,862         5.22        552,635        8,309         6.01   

Loans (3)(4)

     1,850,408        25,281         5.49        1,699,004        24,928         5.88   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total earning assets

     3,926,144        43,584         4.46     3,530,455        43,386         4.93
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Cash and due from banks

     114,218             107,140        

Bank premises and equipment, net

     80,109             71,186        

Other assets

     49,349             51,579        

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net

     72,060             72,363        

Allowance for loan losses

     (34,694          (32,927     
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total assets

   $ 4,207,186           $ 3,799,796        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

              

Interest-bearing deposits

   $ 2,260,319      $ 1,310         0.23   $ 2,150,790      $ 2,014         0.38

Short-term borrowings

     239,599        45         0.08        192,154        51         0.11   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     2,499,918        1,355         0.22     2,342,944        2,065         0.35
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Noninterest-bearing deposits

     1,126,926             958,029        

Other liabilities

     53,441             35,160        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total liabilities

     3,680,285             3,336,133        

Shareholders’ equity

     526,901             463,663        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 4,207,186           $ 3,799,796        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Net interest income

     $ 42,229           $ 41,321      
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Rate Analysis:

              

Interest income/earning assets

          4.46          4.93

Interest expense/earning assets

          0.13             0.24   
       

 

 

        

 

 

 

Net yield on earning assets

          4.33          4.69

 

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     Six months ended June 30,  
     2012     2011  
     Average
Balance
    Income/
Expense
     Yield/
Rate
    Average
Balance
    Income/
Expense
     Yield/
Rate
 

Assets

              

Short-term investments (1)

   $ 135,901      $ 438         0.66   $ 192,841      $ 685         0.72

Taxable investment securities (2)

     1,200,932        17,018         2.83        1,074,587        19,423         3.62   

Tax-exempt investment securities (2)(3)

     723,294        19,237         5.32        547,815        16,637         6.07   

Loans (3)(4)

     1,817,300        50,182         5.55        1,688,156        49,517         5.92   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total earning assets

     3,877,427        86,875         4.51     3,503,399        86,262         4.97
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Cash and due from banks

     119,830             111,337        

Bank premises and equipment, net

     78,822             70,758        

Other assets

     50,051             51,829        

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net

     72,079             72,416        

Allowance for loan losses

     (34,578          (32,344     
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total assets

   $ 4,163,631           $ 3,777,395        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

              

Interest-bearing deposits

   $ 2,256,399      $ 2,793         0.25   $ 2,159,892      $ 4,364         0.41

Short-term borrowings

     240,672        102         0.09        191,065        102         0.11   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     2,497,071        2,895         0.23     2,350,957        4,466         0.38
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Noninterest-bearing deposits

     1,091,290             940,539        

Other liabilities

     52,978             31,660        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total liabilities

     3,641,339             3,323,156        

Shareholders’ equity

     522,292             454,239        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 4,163,631           $ 3,777,395        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Net interest income

     $ 83,980           $ 81,796      
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Rate Analysis:

              

Interest income/earning assets

          4.51          4.97

Interest expense/earning assets

          0.15             0.26   
       

 

 

        

 

 

 

Net yield on earning assets

          4.36          4.71

 

(1) Short-term investments are comprised of Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits in banks.
(2) Average balances include unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities.
(3) Computed on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a marginal tax rate of 35%.
(4) Non-accrual loans are included in loans.

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income for the second quarter of 2012 was $13.5 million, an increase of $1.6 million over the same period in 2011. Trust fees increased $459 thousand, real estate mortgage operations increased $277 thousand, ATM, interchange and credit card fees increased $369 thousand and the net gain on securities transactions increased $340 thousand. The increase in trust fees reflects an increase in estate fees, fees from mineral management and an increase in assets under management over the prior year from both improved market conditions and growth in assets managed. The fair value of our trust assets managed, which are not reflected in our consolidated balance sheet, totaled $2.65 billion at June 30, 2012 as compared to $2.45 billion for the same date in 2011. Real estate mortgage income increased primarily due to increased market share and refinancing from the low mortgage rate environment. The increase in ATM, interchange and credit card fees is primarily a result of increased use of debit cards and an increase in the number of accounts. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the Federal Reserve was authorized to establish rules regarding interchange fees charged for electronic debit transactions by payment card issuers. While the proposed changes relate only to banks with assets greater than $10 billion, concern exists that the proposed regulation will also ultimately impact the interchange fees we collect.

Offsetting these increases was a decrease in service charge income of $478 thousand, primarily from decreased customer use of overdraft services and changes in overdraft regulations. We continue to monitor the impact of these new regulations and other related developments on our service charge revenue.

 

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Noninterest income for the six month period ended June 30, 2012 was $26.8 million, an increase of $2.0 million over the same period in 2011. Trust fees increased $870 thousand, real estate mortgage operations increased $394 thousand, ATM, interchange and credit card fees increased $969 thousand and the net gain on securities transactions increased $467 thousand. The increase in trust fees reflects an increase in estate fees, fees from mineral management and an increase in assets under management over the prior year from both improved market conditions and growth in assets managed. The fair value of our trust assets managed, which are not reflected in our consolidated balance sheet, totaled $2.65 billion at June 30, 2012 as compared to $2.45 billion for the same date in 2011. Real estate mortgage income increased primarily due to increased market share and refinancing from the low mortgage rate environment. The increase in ATM, interchange and credit card fees is primarily a result of increased use of debit cards and an increase in the number of accounts. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the Federal Reserve was authorized to establish rules regarding interchange fees charged for electronic debit transactions by payment card issuers. While the proposed changes relate only to banks with assets greater than $10 billion, concern exists that the proposed regulation will also ultimately impact the interchange fees we collect.

Offsetting these increases was a decrease in service charge income of $970 thousand, primarily from decreased customer use of overdraft services and changes in overdraft regulations. We continue to monitor the impact of these new regulations and other related developments on our service charge revenue.

Table 3 — Noninterest Income (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012     Increase
(Decrease)
    2011     2012     Increase
(Decrease)
    2011  

Trust fees

   $ 3,670      $ 459      $ 3,211      $ 7,124      $ 870      $ 6,254   

Service charges on deposit accounts

     4,042        (478     4,520        7,924        (970     8,894   

ATM, interchange and credit card fees

     3,784        369        3,415        7,460        969        6,491   

Real estate mortgage operations

     1,218        277        941        2,268        394        1,874   

Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities

     382        340        42        728        467        261   

Net (loss) on sale of foreclosed assets

     (404     707        (1,111     (406     768        (1,174

Other:

            

Check printing fees

     53        (14     67        94        (9     103   

Safe deposit rental fees

     99        2        97        265        (1     266   

Credit life and debt protection fees

     45        (7     52        82        (22     104   

Brokerage commissions

     12        (67     79        53        (77     130   

Interest on loan recoveries

     48        16        32        161        (255     416   

Gain on sale of assets

     105        (18     123        235        (31     266   

Miscellaneous income

     410        (16     426        774        (77     851   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other

     772        (104     876        1,664        (472     2,136   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Noninterest Income

   $ 13,464      $ 1,570      $ 11,894      $ 26,762      $ 2,026      $ 24,736   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noninterest Expense. Total noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2012 was $26.8 million, an increase of $857 thousand, or 3.31%, as compared to the same period in 2011. An important measure in determining whether a banking company effectively manages noninterest expenses is the efficiency ratio, which is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis and noninterest income. Lower ratios indicate better efficiency since more income is generated with a lower noninterest expense total. Our efficiency ratio for the second quarter of 2012 was 48.02%, compared to 48.65% from the same period in 2011.

Salaries and employee benefits for the second quarter of 2012 totaled $14.2 million, an increase of $181 thousand compared to 2011. The increase was largely the result of annual pay increases.

 

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All other categories of noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2012 totaled $12.6 million, an increase of $676 thousand, or 5.69%, as compared to the same period in 2011. Categories of noninterest expense with increases included ATM, interchange and credit card expense, equipment expense and advertising. ATM, interchange and credit card expense increased $267 thousand, primarily a result of increased use of debit cards. Offsetting these increases were decreases in professional and service fees and other real estate expenses.

Total noninterest expense for the first six months of 2012 was $53.2 million, an increase of $1.2 million or 2.24%, as compared to the same period in 2011. Our efficiency ratio for the first six months of 2012 was 48.05%, compared to 48.86% from the same period in 2011.

Salaries and employee benefits for the first six-months of 2012 totaled $28.4 million, an increase of $175 thousand, compared to 2011. The increase was largely the result of annual pay increases.

All other categories of noninterest expense for the first six months of 2012 totaled $24.8 million, an increase of $990 thousand, or 4.16%, as compared to the same period in 2011. Categories of noninterest expense with increases included ATM, interchange and credit card expense, equipment expense and operational and other losses. ATM, interchange and credit card expense increased $369 thousand, primarily a result of increased use of debit cards. The operational and other losses increase was primarily a result of recurring customer debit card losses and a cyber attack on a customer’s computer system, both resulting in loss exposure for the Company. The Company has implemented and is in the process of implementing additional security devices and legal contracts in the cyber areas of the Company and continues to investigate further cost effective measures and expanded insurance protection. Offsetting these increases were a decrease in FDIC insurance premiums of $475 thousand from the change implemented in the second quarter of 2011 to calculate the premiums on a different base and in professional and service fees of $408 thousand due to 2011 technology conversion expenses related to our Huntsville acquisition.

 

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Table 4 — Noninterest Expense (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012      Increase
(Decrease)
    2011      2012      Increase
(Decrease)
    2011  

Salaries

   $ 11,049       $ 425      $ 10,624       $ 21,820       $ 830      $ 20,990   

Medical

     833         (92     925         1,636         (465     2,101   

Profit sharing

     885         (207     1,092         1,927         (289     2,216   

Pension

     185         35        150         370         71        299   

401(k) match expense

     343         15        328         699         34        665   

Payroll taxes

     809         29        780         1,793         38        1,755   

Stock option expense

     85         (24     109         173         (44     217   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total salaries and employee benefits

     14,189         181        14,008         28,418         175        28,243   

Net occupancy expense

     1,743         58        1,685         3,480         148        3,332   

Equipment expense

     2,144         193        1,951         4,252         430        3,822   

FDIC assessment fees

     565         (32     597         1,093         (475     1,568   

ATM, interchange and credit card expense

     1,450         267        1,183         2,699         369        2,330   

Professional and service fees

     689         (145     834         1,426         (408     1,834   

Printing, stationery and supplies

     511         22        489         1,015         99        916   

Amortization of intangible assets

     38         (67     105         82         (134     216   

Other:

               

Data processing fees

     41         (41     82         104         (150     254   

Postage

     360         22        338         692         20        672   

Advertising

     557         116        441         1,077         215        862   

Correspondent bank service charges

     216         8        208         416         8        408   

Telephone

     372         49        323         773         85        688   

Public relations and business development

     395         (33     428         817         2        815   

Directors’ fees

     200         —          200         402         (6     408   

Audit and accounting fees

     327         3        324         670         19        651   

Legal fees

     236         40        196         484         92        392   

Regulatory exam fees

     262         28        234         521         53        468   

Travel

     209         31        178         375         11        364   

Courier expense

     195         30        165         387         69        318   

Operational and other losses

     334         48        286         721         331        390   

Other real estate

     155         (108     263         278         (172     450   

Other miscellaneous expense

     1,557         187        1,370         3,031         384        2,647   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other

     5,416         380        5,036         10,748         961        9,787   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Noninterest Expense

   $ 26,745       $ 857      $ 25,888       $ 53,213       $ 1,165      $ 52,048   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Review

Loans. Our portfolio is comprised of loans made to businesses, professionals, individuals, and farm and ranch operations located in the primary trade areas served by our subsidiary banks. Real estate loans represent loans primarily for 1-4 family residences and owner-occupied commercial real estate. The structure of loans in the real estate mortgage area generally provides re-pricing intervals to minimize the interest rate risk inherent in long-term fixed rate loans. As of June 30, 2012, total loans were $1.91 billion, an increase of $132.7 million, as compared to December 31, 2011. As compared to December 31, 2011, commercial loans increased $25.6 million, agricultural loans decreased $16.3 million, real estate loans increased $101.6 million, and consumer loans increased $21.8 million. Loans averaged $1.85 billion during the second quarter of 2012, an increase of $151.4 million from the prior year second quarter average balances.

 

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Table 5 — Composition of Loans (in thousands):

 

     June 30,      December 31,  
     2012      2011      2011  

Commercial

   $ 479,697       $ 439,477       $ 454,087   

Agricultural

     51,822         61,083         68,122   

Real estate

     1,143,031         1,012,539         1,041,396   

Consumer

     234,065         202,060         212,310   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans held for investment

   $ 1,908,615       $ 1,715,159       $ 1,775,915   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certain amounts above for December 31, 2011 have been reclassified from prior presentation to be consistent with June 30, 2012 and 2011 presentation.

At June 30, 2012, our real estate loans represent approximately 59.9% of our loan portfolio and are comprised of (i) 1-4 family residence loans of 40.9%, (ii) commercial real estate loans of 30.3%, generally owner occupied, (iii) other loans, which includes ranches, hospitals and universities, of 19.1%, (iv) residential development and construction loans of 5.5%, which includes our custom and speculation home construction loans and (v) commercial development and construction loans of 4.2%.

Loans held for sale totaled $9.7 million, $4.3 million and $10.6 million at June 30, 2012 and 2011, and December 31, 2011, respectively, in which the carrying amounts approximate market.

Asset Quality. Loan portfolios of each of our subsidiary banks are subject to periodic reviews by our centralized independent loan review group as well as periodic examinations by state and federal bank regulatory agencies. Non-performing assets, which are comprised of non-accrual loans, loans still accruing and past due 90 days or more, restructured loans and foreclosed assets, were $33.9 million at June 30, 2012, as compared to $27.4 million at June 30, 2011 and $29.5 million at December 31, 2011. As a percent of loans and foreclosed assets, these assets were 1.76% at June 30, 2012, as compared to 1.58% at June 30, 2011 and 1.64% at December 31, 2011. The continued higher level of non-performing assets compared to several years ago is a result of ongoing weakness in real estate markets and the overall national and Texas economy. We believe the level of these assets to be manageable and are not aware of any material classified credit not properly disclosed as non-performing at June 30, 2012.

 

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Table 6 — Non-accrual Loans, Loans Still Accruing and Past Due 90 Days or More, Restructured Loans and Foreclosed Assets (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     June 30,     December 31,  
     2012     2011     2011  

Non-accrual loans

   $ 26,606      $ 18,599      $ 19,975   

Loans still accruing and past due 90 days or more

     105        6        96   

Restructured loans

     —          —          —     

Foreclosed assets

     7,149        8,778        9,464   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 33,860      $ 27,383      $ 29,535   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As a % of loans and foreclosed assets

     1.76     1.58     1.64

As a % of total assets

     0.79     0.71     0.72

We record interest payments received on non-accrual loans as reductions of principal. Prior to the loans being placed on non-accrual, we recognized interest income on the December 31, 2011 impaired loans above of approximately $697 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2011. If interest on these impaired loans had been recognized on a full accrual basis during the year ended December 31, 2011, such income would have approximated $1.5 million. Such amounts for the 2012 and 2011 interim periods were insignificant.

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is the amount we determine as of a specific date to be appropriate to absorb probable losses on existing loans in which full collectability is unlikely based on our review and evaluation of the loan portfolio. For a discussion of our methodology, see note 4 to our notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited). The provision for loan losses was $759 thousand for the second quarter of 2012, as compared to $1.9 million for the second quarter of 2011. The provision for loan losses was $2.1 million for the first six months of 2012, as compared to $4.1 million for the first six months of 2011. The continued provision for loan losses in 2012 and 2011 reflects our growth in loans and continued higher levels of non-performing and classified assets. However, the general stability of our balances in non-accrual loans, the decrease in overall classified loans and reductions in net charge-offs enabled the Company to reduce its provisions in 2012 compared to the prior year. As a percent of average loans, net loan charge-offs were 0.12% for the second quarter of 2012 compared to 0.24% during the second quarter of 2011. As a percent of average loans, net loan charge-offs were 0.18% for the first six months of 2012 compared to 0.21% during the same period in 2011. The allowance for loan losses as a percent of loans was 1.81% as of June 30, 2012, as compared to 1.92% as of December 31, 2011 and 1.94% as of June 30, 2011. Included in Table 7 is further analysis of our allowance for loan losses compared to charge-offs.

 

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Table 7 — Loan Loss Experience and Allowance for Loan Losses (in thousands, except percentages):

 

    Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2012     2011     2012     2011  

Balance at beginning of period

  $ 34,529      $ 32,501      $ 34,315      $ 31,106   

Charge-offs:

       

Commercial

    164        46        413        47   

Agricultural

    31        —          53        —     

Real Estate

    284        1,089        1,256        1,864   

Consumer

    287        261        449        495   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total charge-offs

    766        1,396        2,171        2,406   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Recoveries:

       

Commercial

    (49     (40     (152     (104

Agricultural

    (10     —          (21     —     

Real Estate

    (64     (245     (178     (352

Consumer

    (102     (92     (197     (199
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total recoveries

    (225     (377     (548     (655
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

    541        1,019        1,623        1,751   

Provision for loan losses

    759        1,924        2,055        4,051   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

  $ 34,747      $ 33,406      $ 34,747      $ 33,406   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans held for investment at period end

    1,908,615        1,715,159        1,908,615        1,715,159   

Average loans

    1,850,408        1,699,077        1,817,300        1,688,812   

Net charge-offs/average loans (annualized)

    0.12     0.24     0.18     0.21

Allowance for loan losses/period-end loans

    1.81        1.94        1.81        1.94   

Allowance for loan losses/nonaccrual loans, past due 90 days still accruing and restructured loans

    130.08        179.55        130.08        179.55   

The ratio of our allowance to non-accrual, past due 90 days still accruing and restructured loans has generally trended downward since 2007, as the economic conditions worsened. Although the ratio declined substantially from prior years when net charge-offs and non-performing asset levels were historically low, management believes the allowance for loan losses is appropriate at June 30, 2012 in spite of these trends.

Interest-Bearing Deposits and Time Deposits in Banks. As of June 30, 2012, our interest-bearing deposits and time deposits were $100.4 million compared with $193.1 million and $165.8 million as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011, respectively. At June 30, 2012, interest-bearing deposits and time deposits in banks included $74.6 million invested in FDIC-insured certificates of deposit, and $24.5 million maintained at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The continued higher level in our interest-bearing deposits in banks is the result of several factors including cash flows from maturing investment securities, growth in deposits and fluctuating deposits from larger depository customers.

Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities. At June 30, 2012, securities with an amortized cost of $1.5 million were classified as securities held-to-maturity and securities with a fair value of $2.0 billion were classified as securities available-for-sale. As compared to December 31, 2011, the available for sale portfolio, carried at fair value, at June 30, 2012, reflected (i) a decrease of $4.1 million in U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government sponsored-enterprises and agencies, (ii) an increase of

 

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$127.7 million in obligations of states and political subdivisions, (iii) an increase of $1.9 million in corporate and other bonds, and (iv) a decrease of $4.2 million in mortgage-backed securities. Our mortgage related securities are backed by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC or are collateralized by securities guaranteed by these agencies.

See note 2 to consolidated financial statements (unaudited) for additional disclosures related to the maturities and fair values of the investment portfolio at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Table 8 — Maturities and Yields of Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities Held at June 30, 2012 (in thousands, except percentages):

 

    Maturing  
    One Year
or Less
    After One Year
Through
Five Years
    After Five  Years
Through
Ten Years
    After
Ten Years
    Total  
    Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield  

Available-for-Sale:

                   

U.S. Treasury securities

  $ 11,208        1.63   $ —          —     $ —          —     $ —          —     $ 11,208        1.63

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored-enterprises and agencies

    83,017        2.92        174,042        1.68        3,633        1.26        —          —          260,692        2.07   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

    52,063        5.69        258,169        4.69        507,079        5.71        15,001        7.39        832,312        5.42   

Corporate bonds and other securities

    14,142        4.52        74,083        2.63        45,111        3.19        —          —          133,336        3.02   

Mortgage-backed securities

    38,325        4.70        496,904        3.24        188,718        2.81        413        1.84        724,360        3.20   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 198,755        4.03   $ 1,003,198        3.99   $ 744,541        4.80   $ 15,414        7.24   $ 1,961,908        3.97
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

    Maturing  
    One Year
or Less
    After One Year
Through
Five Years
    After Five  Years
Through
Ten Years
    After
Ten Years
    Total  
    Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield     Amount     Yield  

Held-to-Maturity:

                   

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

  $ 1,004        7.72   $ 80        8.20   $ —          —     $ —          —     $ 1,084        7.76

Mortgage-backed securities

    1        4.27        234        3.20        140        2.04        —          —          375        3.00   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $   1,005        7.72   $           314        5.08   $        140        2.04   $        —          —     $        1,459        6.54
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

   

All yields are computed on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a marginal tax rate of 35%. Yields on securities are based on amortized cost. Maturities of mortgage-backed securities are based on contractual maturities and could differ due to prepayments of underlying mortgages. Maturities of other securities are reported at the sooner of maturity date or call date.

As of June 30, 2012, the investment portfolio had an overall tax equivalent yield of 3.99%, a weighted average life of 4.19 years and modified duration of 3.72 years.

Deposits. Deposits held by subsidiary banks represent our primary source of funding. Total deposits were $3.39 billion as of June 30, 2012, as compared to $3.12 billion as of June 30, 2011. Table 9 provides a breakdown of average deposits and rates paid for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

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Table 9 — Composition of Average Deposits (in thousands, except percentages):

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011  
     Average
Balance
     Average
Rate
    Average
Balance
     Average
Rate
 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

   $ 1,126,926         —     $ 958,029         —  

Interest-bearing deposits

          

Interest-bearing checking

     886,049         0.03        787,565         0.13   

Savings and money market accounts

     645,629         0.03        570,229         0.16   

Time deposits under $100,000

     303,921         0.17        339,314         0.76   

Time deposits of $100,000 or more

     424,719         0.08        453,682         0.78   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

   $ 2,260,318         0.06     2,150,790         0.38
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total average deposits

   $ 3,387,244         $ 3,108,819      
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2012     2011  
     Average
Balance
     Average
Rate
    Average
Balance
     Average
Rate
 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

   $ 1,091,290         —     $ 940,539         —  

Interest-bearing deposits

          

Interest-bearing checking

     882,754         0.06        799,742         0.14   

Savings and money market accounts

     636,842         0.07        553,944         0.17   

Time deposits under $100,000

     308,791         0.36        345,287         0.83   

Time deposits of $100,000 or more

     428,012         0.17        460,919         0.85   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

     2,256,399         0.12     2,159,892         0.41
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total average deposits

   $ 3,347,689         $ 3,100,431      
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

Short-Term Borrowings. Included in short-term borrowings were federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements of $251.4 million and $192.4 million at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Securities sold under repurchase agreements are generally with significant customers that require short-term liquidity for their funds which we pledge our securities that have a fair value equal to at least the amount of the short-term borrowing. The average balance of federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements was $239.6 million and $192.2 million in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively. The average rates paid on Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements were 0.08% and 0.11% for the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively. The average balance of Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements was $240.7 million and $191.1 million in the first six months of 2012 and 2011, respectively. The average rates paid on federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements were 0.09% and 0.11% for the first six months of 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

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Capital Resources

We evaluate capital resources by our ability to maintain adequate regulatory capital ratios to do business in the banking industry. Issues related to capital resources arise primarily when we are growing at an accelerated rate but not retaining a significant amount of our profits or when we experience significant asset quality deterioration.

Total shareholders’ equity was $534.3 million, or 12.45% of total assets, at June 30, 2012, as compared to $477.7 million, or 12.44% of total assets, at June 30, 2011. Included in shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, were $58.9 million and $43.0 million, respectively, in unrealized gains on investment securities available-for-sale, net of related income taxes. For the second quarter of 2012, total shareholders’ equity averaged $526.9 million, or 12.52% of average assets, as compared to $463.7 million, or 12.20% of average assets, during the same period in 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, total shareholders’ equity averaged $522.3 million, or 12.54% of average assets, as compared to $454.2 million, or 12.03% of average assets, during the same period in 2011.

Banking regulators measure capital adequacy by means of the risk-based capital ratio and leverage ratio. The risk-based capital rules provide for the weighting of assets and off-balance-sheet commitments and contingencies according to prescribed risk categories ranging from 0% to 100%. Regulatory capital is then divided by risk-weighted assets to determine the risk-adjusted capital ratios. The leverage ratio is computed by dividing shareholders’ equity less intangible assets by quarter-to-date average assets less intangible assets. Regulatory minimums to be designated “well capitalized” for total risk-based, Tier 1 risked based and leverage ratios are 10.00%, 6.00% and 5.00%, respectively. As of June 30, 2012, our total risk-based, Tier 1 risked based and leverage capital ratios were 18.48%, 17.23% and 10.36%, respectively, as compared to total risk-based, Tier 1 risked based and leverage capital ratios of 19.22%, 17.97% and 10.22% as of June 30, 2011. We believe by all measurements our capital ratios remain well above regulatory requirements to be considered “well capitalized” by the regulators.

Interest Rate Risk. Interest rate risk results when the maturity or re-pricing intervals of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are different. Our exposure to interest rate risk is managed primarily through our strategy of selecting the types and terms of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities that generate favorable earnings while limiting the potential negative effects of changes in market interest rates. We use no off-balance-sheet financial instruments to manage or hedge interest rate risk.

Each of our subsidiary banks has an asset liability management committee that monitors interest rate risk and compliance with investment policies; there is also a holding company committee that monitors the aggregate Company’s interest rate risk and compliance with investment policies. The Company and each subsidiary bank utilize an earnings simulation model as the primary quantitative tool in measuring the amount of interest rate risk associated with changing market rates. The model quantifies the effects of various interest rate scenarios on projected net interest income and net income over the next twelve months. The model measures the impact on net interest income relative to a base case scenario of hypothetical fluctuations in interest rates over the next twelve months. These simulations incorporate assumptions regarding balance sheet growth and mix, pricing and the re-pricing and maturity characteristics of the existing and projected balance sheet.

 

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As of June 30, 2012, the model simulations projected that 100 and 200 basis point increases in interest rates would result in positive variances in net interest income of 0.17% and 0.27%, respectively, relative to the base case over the next twelve months, while decreases in interest rates of 50 basis points would result in a negative variance in a net interest income of 2.40% relative to the base case over the next twelve months. The likelihood of a decrease in interest rates beyond 50 basis points as of June 30, 2012 is considered remote given current interest rate levels. These are good faith estimates and assume that the composition of our interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at each year-end will remain constant over the relevant twelve month measurement period and that changes in market interest rates are instantaneous and sustained across the yield curve regardless of duration of pricing characteristics of specific assets or liabilities. Also, this analysis does not contemplate any actions that we might undertake in response to changes in market interest rates. We believe these estimates are not necessarily indicative of what actually could occur in the event of immediate interest rate increases or decreases of this magnitude. As interest-bearing assets and liabilities re-price in different time frames and proportions to market interest rate movements, various assumptions must be made based on historical relationships of these variables in reaching any conclusion. Since these correlations are based on competitive and market conditions, we anticipate that our future results will likely be different from the foregoing estimates, and such differences could be material.

Should we be unable to maintain a reasonable balance of maturities and re-pricing of our interest-earning assets and our interest-bearing liabilities, we could be required to dispose of our assets in an unfavorable manner or pay a higher than market rate to fund our activities. Our asset liability committees oversee and monitor this risk.

Liquidity

Liquidity is our ability to meet cash demands as they arise. Such needs can develop from loan demand, deposit withdrawals or acquisition opportunities. Potential obligations resulting from the issuance of standby letters of credit and commitments to fund future borrowings to our loan customers are other factors affecting our liquidity needs. Many of these obligations and commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon; therefore the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements affecting our liquidity position. The potential need for liquidity arising from these types of financial instruments is represented by the contractual notional amount of the instrument. Asset liquidity is provided by cash and assets which are readily marketable or which will mature in the near future. Liquid assets include cash, Federal funds sold, and short-term investments in time deposits in banks. Liquidity is also provided by access to funding sources, which include core depositors and correspondent banks that maintain accounts with and sell federal funds to our subsidiary banks. Other sources of funds include our ability to borrow from short-term sources, such as purchasing Federal funds from correspondent banks and sales of securities under agreements to repurchase, which amounted to $251.4 million at June 30, 2012, and an unfunded $25.0 million line of credit established with The Frost National Bank which matures on June 30, 2013 (see next paragraph). First Financial Bank, N. A., Abilene also has Federal funds purchased lines of credit with two non-affiliated banks totaling $80.0 million. $15.9 million was outstanding on these Federal funds purchased lines of credit at June 30, 2012. Six of our subsidiary banks have available lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas totaling $216.4 million secured by portions of their loan portfolios and certain investment securities. At June 30, 2012, $80.7 million in letters of credit issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas were outstanding under these lines of credit. These letters of credit were pledged as collateral for public funds held by our subsidiary banks.

 

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The Company renewed its loan agreement, effective June 30, 2011, with The Frost National Bank. Under the loan agreement, as renewed and amended, we are permitted to draw up to $25.0 million on a revolving line of credit. Prior to June 30, 2013, interest is paid quarterly at Wall Street Journal Prime, and the line of credit matures June 30, 2013. If a balance exists at June 30, 2013, the principal balance converts to a term facility payable quarterly over five years and interest is paid quarterly at our election at Wall Street Journal Prime plus 50 basis points or LIBOR plus 250 basis points. The line of credit is unsecured. Among other provisions in the credit agreement, we must satisfy certain financial covenants during the term of the loan agreement, including, without limitation, covenants that require us to maintain certain capital, tangible net worth, loan loss reserve, non-performing asset and cash flow coverage ratio. In addition, the credit agreement contains certain operational covenants, which among others, restricts the payment of dividends above 55% of consolidated net income, limits the incurrence of debt (excluding any amounts acquired in an acquisition) and prohibits the disposal of assets except in the ordinary course of business. Since 1995, we have historically declared dividends as a percentage of our consolidated net income in a range of 37% (low) in 1995 to 53% (high) in 2003 and 2006. Management believes the Company was in compliance with the financial and operational covenants at June 30, 2012. There was no outstanding balance under the line of credit as of June 30, 2012, or December 31, 2011.

In addition, we anticipate that any future acquisition of financial institutions, expansion of branch locations or offering of new products could also place a demand on our cash resources. Available cash and interest-bearing deposits in banks which totaled $71.2 million at June 30, 2012, investment securities which totaled $13.7 million (of which 8.9% matures within 12 months and the remaining portion over 11 to 18 years), available dividends from our subsidiaries which totaled $47.2 million at June 30, 2012, utilization of available lines of credit, and future debt or equity offerings are expected to be the source of funding for these potential acquisitions or expansions. Existing cash resources at our subsidiary banks may also be used as a source of funding for these potential acquisitions or expansions.

Given the strong core deposit base, relatively low loan to deposit ratios maintained at our subsidiary banks, available lines of credit, and dividend capacity of our subsidiary banks, we consider our current liquidity position to be adequate to meet our short- and long-term liquidity needs.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include unfunded lines of credit, commitments to extend credit and Federal funds sold and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in our consolidated balance sheets.

Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to the financial instrument for unfunded lines of credit, commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of these instruments. We generally use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for on-balance-sheet instruments.

Unfunded lines of credit and commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, as we deem necessary upon extension of credit, is based on our credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment and income-producing commercial properties.

 

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Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments we issue to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The average collateral value held on letters of credit usually exceeds the contract amount.

Table 10 – Commitments as of June 30, 2012 (in thousands):

 

     Total Notional
Amounts
Committed
 

Unfunded lines of credit

   $ 297,721   

Unfunded commitments to extend credit

     68,880   

Standby letters of credit

     24,358   
  

 

 

 

Total commercial commitments

   $ 390,959   
  

 

 

 

We believe we have no other off-balance sheet arrangements or transactions with unconsolidated, special purpose entities that would expose us to liability that is not reflected on the face of the financial statements.

Parent Company Funding. Our ability to fund various operating expenses, dividends to shareholders, and cash acquisitions is generally dependent on our own earnings (without giving effect to our subsidiaries), cash reserves and funds derived from our subsidiary banks. These funds historically have been produced by dividends from our subsidiary banks and management fees that are limited to reimbursement of actual expenses. We anticipate that our recurring cash sources will continue to include dividends and management fees from our subsidiary banks. At June 30, 2012, approximately $47.2 million was available for the payment of intercompany dividends by our subsidiaries without the prior approval of regulatory agencies. Our subsidiaries paid aggregate dividends of $14.6 million and $10.0 million for the three month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Our subsidiaries paid aggregate dividends of $28.5 million and $20.0 million for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Dividends. Our long-term dividend policy is to pay cash dividends to our shareholders of between 40% and 55% of net earnings while maintaining adequate capital to support growth. The cash dividend payout ratios have amounted to 42.7% and 44.8% of net earnings, respectively, for the first half of 2012 and the same period in 2011. Given our current capital position and projected earnings and asset growth rates, we do not anticipate any significant change in our current dividend policy.

Our state bank subsidiaries, which are members of the Federal Reserve System, and each of our national banking association subsidiaries are required by federal law to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”), respectively, to declare and pay dividends if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year would exceed the total of (1) such bank’s net profits (as defined and interpreted by regulation) for that year plus (2) its retained net profits (as defined and interpreted by regulation) for the preceding two calendar years, less any required transfers to surplus. In addition, these banks may only pay dividends to the extent that retained net profits (including the portion transferred to surplus) exceed bad debts (as defined by regulation).

 

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To pay dividends, we and our subsidiary banks must maintain adequate capital above regulatory guidelines. In addition, if the applicable regulatory authority believes that a bank under its jurisdiction is engaged in or is about to engage in an unsafe or unsound practice (which, depending on the financial condition of the bank, could include the payment of dividends), the authority may require, after notice and hearing, that such bank cease and desist from the unsafe practice. The Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the OCC have each indicated that paying dividends that deplete a bank’s capital base to an inadequate level would be an unsafe and unsound banking practice. The Federal Reserve, the OCC and the FDIC have issued policy statements that recommend that bank holding companies and insured banks should generally only pay dividends out of current operating earnings. In addition, under the Texas Finance Code, a Texas banking association may not pay a dividend that would reduce its outstanding capital and surplus unless it obtains approval of the Texas Banking Commissioner.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Management considers interest rate risk to be a significant market risk for the Company. See “Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Capital Resources – Interest Rate Risk” for disclosure regarding this market risk.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

As of June 30, 2012, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our management, which includes our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all errors and all fraud.

A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints; additionally, the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls also is based, in part, upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate due to changes in conditions; also the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded based on our evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined, under Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2012.

There were no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting or other factors during the second quarter of 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, these internal controls.

 

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

 

  3.1

     Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed April 25, 2012).

  3.2

     Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed January 24, 2012).

  4.1

     Specimen certificate of First Financial Common Stock (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3 of the Registrant’s Amendment No. 1 to Form 8-A filed on Form 8-A/A No. 1 on January 7, 1994).

10.1

     Executive Recognition Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K Report filed June 29, 2012).

10.2

     2002 Incentive Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 4, 2010).

10.3

     2012 Incentive Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference from Appendix A of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 filed March 1, 2012).

10.4

     Loan agreement dated December 31, 2004, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and The Frost National Bank (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant’s Form 10-Q filed May 4, 2010).

10.5

     First Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated December 28, 2005, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and The Frost National Bank (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant’s Form 10-Q Quarterly Report filed August 2, 2011).

10.6

     Second Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated December 31, 2006, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and The Frost National Bank (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed January 3, 2007).

10.7

     Third Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated December 31, 2007, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and The Frost National Bank (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed January 2, 2008).

10.8

     Fourth Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated July 24, 2008, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and The Frost National Bank (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.10 of the Registrant’s Form 10-Q Quarterly Report filed July 25, 2008).

10.9

     Fifth Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated December 19, 2008, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and The Frost National Bank (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed December 23, 2008).

10.10

     Sixth Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated June 16, 2009, signed June 30, 2009, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and The Frost National Bank (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2009).

10.11

     Seventh Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated December 30, 2009, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and The Frost National Bank (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed December 31, 2009).

10.12

     Eighth Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated June 30, 2011, between First Financial Bankshares, Inc. and The Frost National Bank (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10-9 of the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed June 30, 2011).

 

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31.1

     Rule 13a-14(a) / 15(d)-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer of First Financial Bankshares, Inc.*

31.2

     Rule 13a-14(a) / 15(d)-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer of First Financial Bankshares, Inc.*

32.1

     Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer of First Financial Bankshares, Inc.*

32.2

     Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer of First Financial Bankshares, Inc.*

 

* Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES, INC.
Date: July 27, 2012   By:  

/s/ F. Scott Dueser

    F. Scott Dueser
    President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: July 27, 2012   By:  

/s/ J. Bruce Hildebrand

    J. Bruce Hildebrand
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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