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FIRST FINANCIAL CORP /IN/ - Quarter Report: 2010 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For The Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2010
Commission File Number 0-16759
FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
INDIANA   35-1546989
     
(State or other jurisdiction
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
One First Financial Plaza, Terre Haute, IN   47807
     
(Address of principal executive office)   (Zip Code)
(812)238-6000
(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 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 þ No o.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o.
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 o   Accelerated filer þ   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ.
As of August 5, 2010, the registrant had outstanding 13,106,630 shares of common stock, without par value.
 
 

 

 


 

FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
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 Exhibit 31.1
 Exhibit 31.2
 Exhibit 32.1

 

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Part I – Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)        
ASSETS
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 60,302     $ 84,371  
Federal funds sold and short-term investments
    24,930       21,576  
Securities available-for-sale
    600,986       587,246  
Loans:
               
Commercial, financial and agricultural
    591,493       558,211  
Real estate – construction
    25,182       27,231  
Real estate – mortgage
    720,587       729,668  
Installment
    313,112       314,417  
Lease financing
    2,314       2,313  
 
           
 
    1,652,688       1,631,840  
Less:
               
Unearned Income
    (69 )     (76 )
Allowance for loan losses
    (19,915 )     (19,437 )
 
           
 
    1,632,704       1,612,327  
 
               
Restricted Stock
    27,835       27,835  
Accrued interest receivable
    10,959       12,005  
Premises and equipment, net
    35,079       35,551  
Bank-owned life insurance
    65,008       64,057  
Goodwill
    7,102       7,102  
Other intangible assets
    4,178       4,916  
Other real estate owned
    5,397       5,885  
FDIC Indimnification Asset
    4,873       12,124  
Other assets
    49,716       43,727  
 
           
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 2,529,069     $ 2,518,722  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest-bearing
  $ 357,706     $ 312,990  
Interest-bearing:
               
Certificates of deposit of $100 or more
    253,620       238,830  
Other interest-bearing deposits
    1,269,872       1,237,881  
 
           
 
    1,881,198       1,789,701  
Short-term borrowings
    36,917       30,436  
Other borrowings
    223,237       332,737  
Other liabilities
    68,531       59,365  
 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    2,209,883       2,212,239  
Shareholders’ equity
               
Common stock, $.125 stated value per share;
Authorized shares-40,000,000
Issued shares-14,450,966
Outstanding shares-13,109,130 in 2010 and 13,129,630 in 2009
    1,806       1,806  
Additional paid-in capital
    68,739       68,739  
Retained earnings
    284,724       277,357  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (2,024 )     (7,904 )
Treasury shares at cost-1,341,836 in 2010 and 1,321,336 in 2009
    (34,059 )     (33,515 )
 
           
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    319,186       306,483  
 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 2,529,069     $ 2,518,722  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
INTEREST INCOME:
                               
Loans, including related fees
  $ 24,032     $ 22,730     $ 48,052     $ 45,637  
Securities:
                               
Taxable
    4,842       5,819       9,850       11,987  
Tax-exempt
    1,676       1,648       3,302       3,289  
Other
    430       461       968       931  
 
                       
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
    30,980       30,658       62,172       61,844  
 
                       
 
INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Deposits
    4,259       5,573       8,657       11,777  
Short-term borrowings
    80       137       170       280  
Other borrowings
    2,560       4,372       5,983       8,748  
 
                       
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
    6,899       10,082       14,810       20,805  
 
                       
 
NET INTEREST INCOME
    24,081       20,576       47,362       41,039  
 
Provision for loan losses
    2,190       2,860       4,620       5,690  
 
                       
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
                               
FOR LOAN LOSSES
    21,891       17,716       42,742       35,349  
 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
                               
Trust and financial services
    1,197       932       2,456       1,946  
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
    2,670       2,767       5,072       5,264  
Other service charges and fees
    1,938       1,652       3,759       3,184  
Securities gains/(losses), net
    0       2       245       2  
Total Impairment Losses
    (71 )     (3,783 )     (3,170 )     (7,408 )
Loss recognized in other comprehensive loss
    0       2,197             2,843  
 
                       
Net impairment loss recognized in earnings
    (71 )     (1,586 )     (3,170 )     (4,565 )
Insurance commissions
    1,582       1,577       3,252       3,016  
Gain on sales of mortgage loans
    399       608       671       1,184  
Other
    157       177       601       844  
 
                       
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
    7,872       6,129       12,886       10,875  
 
                       
 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
    10,678       10,014       21,508       20,194  
Occupancy expense
    1,151       1,027       2,402       2,119  
Equipment expense
    1,205       1,109       2,421       2,230  
FDIC Expense
    727       1,601       1,429       1,907  
Other
    4,939       4,251       9,221       8,249  
 
                       
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
    18,700       18,002       36,981       34,699  
 
                       
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    11,063       5,843       18,647       11,525  
 
Provision for income taxes
    3,350       1,222       5,248       2,374  
 
                       
NET INCOME
  $ 7,713     $ 4,621     $ 13,399     $ 9,151  
 
                       
 
PER SHARE DATA
                               
Basic and Diluted
  $ 0.59     $ 0.35     $ 1.02     $ 0.70  
 
                       
Dividends Per Share
  $ 0.46     $ 0.45     $ 0.46     $ 0.45  
 
                       
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)
    13,112       13,117       13,116       13,117  
 
                       
See accompanying notes.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2010, and 2009
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                                 
                            Accumulated              
                            Other              
    Common     Additional     Retained     Comprehensive     Treasury        
    Stock     Capital     Earnings     Income/(Loss)     Stock     Total  
 
Balance, April 1, 2010
  $ 1,806     $ 68,739     $ 283,043     $ (3,526 )   $ (33,966 )   $ 316,096  
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                7,713                   7,713  
Change in net unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available for-sale
                      1,224             1,224  
Change in unrealized gains(losses) on securities available-for-sale for which a portion of an other-than-temporary -impairment has been recognized in earnings, net of tax
                      100             100  
Change in net unrealized gains/ (losses) on retirement plans
                      178             178  
 
                                             
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
                                            9,215  
Cash Dividends, $.46 per share
                (6,032 )                 (6,032 )
Treasury stock purchase (3,500 shares)
                            (93 )     (93 )
 
                                   
 
Balance, June 30, 2010
  $ 1,806     $ 68,739     $ 284,724     $ (2,024 )   $ (34,059 )   $ 319,186  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Balance, April 1, 2009
  $ 1,806     $ 68,654     $ 267,645     $ (8,403 )   $ (33,785 )   $ 295,917  
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                4,621                   4,621  
Change in net unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available for-sale
                      (55 )           (55 )
Change in unrealized gains(losses) on securities available-for-sale for which a portion of an other-than-temporary -impairment has been recognized in earnings, net of tax
                      (2,014 )           (2,014 )
Change in net unrealized gains/ (losses) on retirement plans
                      91             91  
 
                                             
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
                                            2,643  
Cumulative Effect of change in accounting principle, adoption of FSP ASC 320-10-65, net of tax
                3,333       (3,333 )            
Cash Dividends, $.45 per share
                (5,903 )                 (5,903 )
 
                                   
 
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ 1,806     $ 68,654     $ 269,696     $ (13,714 )   $ (33,785 )   $ 292,657  
 
                                   
See accompanying notes.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010, and 2009
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                                 
                            Accumulated              
                            Other              
    Common     Additional     Retained     Comprehensive     Treasury        
    Stock     Capital     Earnings     Income/(Loss)     Stock     Total  
 
                                               
Balance, January 1, 2010
  $ 1,806     $ 68,739     $ 277,357     $ (7,904 )   $ (33,515 )   $ 306,483  
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                13,399                   13,399  
Change in net unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available for-sale
                      3,508             3,508  
Change in unrealized gains(losses) on securities available-for-sale for which a portion of an other-than-temporary -impairment has been recognized in earnings, net of tax
                      2,016             2,016  
Change in net unrealized gains/ (losses) on retirement plans
                      356             356  
 
                                             
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
                                            19,279  
Cash Dividends, $.46 per share
                (6,032 )                 (6,032 )
Treasury stock purchase (20,500 shares)
                            (544 )     (544 )
 
                                   
 
Balance, June 30, 2010
  $ 1,806     $ 68,739     $ 284,724     $ (2,024 )   $ (34,059 )   $ 319,186  
 
                                   
 
                                               
Balance, January 1, 2009
  $ 1,806     $ 68,654     $ 263,115     $ (12,946 )   $ (33,785 )   $ 286,844  
Comprehensive income:
                                               
Net income
                9,151                   9,151  
Change in net unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available for-sale
                      4,591             4,591  
Change in unrealized gains(losses) on securities available-for-sale for which a portion of an other-than-temporary -impairment has been recognized in earnings, net of tax
                      (2,208 )           (2,208 )
Change in net unrealized gains/ (losses) on retirement plans
                      182             182  
 
                                             
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
                                            11,716  
Cumulative Effect of change in accounting principle, adoption of FSP ASC 320-10-65, net of tax
                3,333       (3,333 )            
Cash Dividends, $.45 per share
                (5,903 )                 (5,903 )
 
                                   
 
Balance, June 30, 2009
  $ 1,806     $ 68,654     $ 269,696     $ (13,714 )   $ (33,785 )   $ 292,657  
 
                                   
See accompanying notes.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
 
               
Net Income
  $ 13,399     $ 9,151  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investments
    (610 )     (1,501 )
Provision for loan losses
    4,620       5,690  
Securities (gains) losses
    (245 )     (2 )
Securities impairment loss
    3,169       4,565  
(Gain) loss on sale of other real estate
    59       36  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,384       1,821  
Other, net
    6,913       (5,281 )
 
           
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    29,689       14,479  
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
 
               
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale
    7,250        
Calls, maturities and principal reductions on securities available-for-sale
    131,690       58,507  
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
    (145,791 )     (46,989 )
Loans made to customers, net of repayment
    (25,815 )     (79,917 )
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
    1,495       1,483  
Net change in federal funds sold
    (3,354 )     4,030  
Additions to premises and equipment
    (1,174 )     (1,192 )
 
           
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (35,699 )     (64,078 )
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
 
               
Net change in deposits
    91,412       21,128  
Net change in short-term borrowings
    6,481       74,069  
Dividends paid
    (5,908 )     (5,903 )
Purchase of treasury stock
    (544 )      
Proceeds from other borrowings
    2,000       70,000  
Repayments on other borrowings
    (111,500 )     (122,329 )
 
           
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    (18,059 )     36,965  
 
           
 
               
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (24,069 )     (12,634 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    84,371       67,298  
 
           
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
  $ 60,302     $ 54,664  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

 

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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying June 30, 2010 and 2009 consolidated financial statements are unaudited. The December 31, 2009 consolidated financial statements are as reported in the First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) 2009 annual report. The information presented does not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The following notes should be read together with notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the 2009 annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation and its subsidiaries for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for annual financial reporting. All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and are of a normal recurring nature. The Corporation reports financial information for only one segment, banking. Some items in the prior year financials were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
2. Allowance for Loan Losses
The activity in the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses is shown in the following analysis:
                 
    June 30,  
(Dollar amounts in thousands)   2010     2009  
 
               
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 19,437     $ 16,280  
Provision for loan losses
    4,620       5,690  
Recoveries of loans previously charged off
    2,652       1,087  
Loans charged off
    (6,794 )     (6,020 )
 
           
BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 19,915     $ 17,037  
 
           
A loan is considered to be impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Corporation will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as consumer, residential real estate and even smaller balance commercial loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment and, accordingly, they are not separately identified for impairment disclosures. Also included in impaired loans are loans acquired in the First National Bank of Danville acquisition. See Note 9 for further discussion of these loans. Impairment is primarily measured based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. The following table summarizes impaired loan information:
                 
    (000’s)  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
Impaired Loans with allocated allowance for loan losses
  $ 17,603     $ 19,330  
Impaired Loans with no allocated allowance for loan losses
    6,715       5,344  
 
           
 
  $ 24,318     $ 24,674  
 
           
 
               
Amount of allowance allocated to impaired loans
  $ 5,972     $ 5,438  
Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collection of the principal amount is deemed to be fully assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis.

 

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3. Securities
The amortized cost and fair value of the Corporation’s investments are shown below. All securities are classified as available-for-sale.
                                 
    (000’s)  
    June 30, 2010  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized        
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Fair Value  
U.S. Government sponcored entities and entity mortgage-backed securities
  $ 4,050     $ 68     $ 0     $ 4,118  
Mortgage Backed Securities — Residential
    305,265       18,213           $ 323,478  
Mortgage Backed Securities — Commercial
    150       4           $ 154  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
    105,378       3,310       (5 )   $ 108,683  
State and Municipal Obligations
    149,693       6,852       (183 )   $ 156,362  
Collateralized Debt Obligations
    15,846             (13,715 )   $ 2,131  
Equity Securities
    5,674       1,385       (999 )     6,060  
 
                       
 
  $ 586,056     $ 29,832     $ (14,902 )   $ 600,986  
 
                       
                                 
    (000’s)  
    December 31, 2009  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized        
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Fair Value  
U.S. Government sponcored entities and entity mortgage-backed securities
  $ 4,103     $ 45     $ 0     $ 4,148  
Mortgage Backed Securities — Residential
    285,964       14,260       (40 )   $ 300,184  
Mortgage Backed Securities — Commercial
    162       6           $ 168  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
    116,330       3,334       (100 )   $ 119,564  
State and Municipal Obligations
    143,039       5,926       (232 )   $ 148,733  
Collateralized Debt Obligations
    19,253             (17,837 )   $ 1,416  
Other Securities
    7,004       257       (189 )   $ 7,072  
Equity Securities
    5,668       1,462       (1,169 )     5,961  
 
                       
 
  $ 581,523     $ 25,290     $ (19,567 )   $ 587,246  
 
                       
Contractual maturities of debt securities at June 30, 2010 were as follows. Securities not due at a single maturity or with no maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed and equity securities, are shown separately.
                 
    Amortized     Fair  
(Dollar amounts in thousands)   Cost     Value  
Due in one year or less
  $ 7,467     $ 7,709  
Due after one but within five years
    38,969       40,897  
Due after five but within ten years
    41,427       43,682  
Due after ten years
    187,104       179,006  
 
           
 
    274,967       271,294  
Mortgage-backed securities and equities
    311,089       329,692  
 
           
TOTAL
  $ 586,056     $ 600,986  
 
           
There were $320 thousand in gains and $75 thousand in losses realized by the Corporation on investment sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
The following tables show the securities’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position, at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
                                                 
    June 30, 2010  
    Less Than 12 Months     More Than 12 Months             Total  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
(Dollar amounts in thousands)   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
  $ 6,073     $ (5 )   $     $     $ 6,073     $ (5 )
State and municipal obligations
    5,198       (89 )     2,880       (94 )     8,078       (183 )
Collateralized Debt Obligations
                2,131       (13,715 )     2,131       (13,715 )
Equities
    382       (41 )     1,880       (958 )     2,262       (999 )
 
                                   
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 11,653     $ (135 )   $ 6,891     $ (14,767 )   $ 18,544     $ (14,902 )
 
                                   

 

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    December 31, 2009  
    Less Than 12 Months     More Than 12 Months             Total  
            Unrealized             Unrealized             Unrealized  
(Dollar amounts in thousands)   Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses     Fair Value     Losses  
Mortgage Backed Securities — Residential
  $ 6,985     $ (38 )   $ 47     $ (2 )   $ 7,032     $ (40 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
    6,094       (100 )                 6,094       (100 )
State and municipal obligations
    6,594       (45 )     4,841       (187 )     11,435       (232 )
Collateralized Debt Obligations
                1,416       (17,837 )     1,416       (17,837 )
Other Securities
                811       (189 )     811       (189 )
Equities
    543       (280 )     1,150       (889 )     1,693       (1,169 )
 
                                   
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 20,216     $ (463 )   $ 8,265     $ (19,104 )   $ 28,481     $ (19,567 )
 
                                   
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by segregating the portfolio into two general segments and applying the appropriate OTTI model. Investment securities classified as available for sale or held-to-maturity are generally evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC 320, Investments — Debt and Equity Securities. However, certain purchased beneficial interests, including non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and collateralized debt obligations, that had credit ratings at the time of purchase of below AA are evaluated using the model outlined in FASB ASC 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.
In determining OTTI under the FASB ASC 320 model, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the entity has the intent to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time.
The second segment of the portfolio uses the OTTI guidance provided by FASB ASC 325 that is specific to purchased beneficial interests that, on the purchase date, were rated below AA. Under the FASB ASC 325 model, the Company compares the present value of the remaining cash flows as estimated at the preceding evaluation date to the current expected remaining cash flows. An OTTI is deemed to have occurred if there has been an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows.
When OTTI occurs under either model, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss. If an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings becomes the new amortized cost basis of the investment.
Gross unrealized losses on investment securities were $14.9 million as of June 30, 2010 and $19.6 million as of December 31, 2009. A majority of these losses represent negative adjustments to market value relative to the rate of interest paid on the securities and not losses related to the creditworthiness of the issuer. Unrealized losses on equity securities relate to investments in bank stocks held at the holding company. Bank stock values have been negatively impacted by the current economic environment and market pessimism. The largest part of this unrealized loss ($525 or 53%) relates to the Corporations ownership of stock in Fifth Third Corporation. The stock price of this issuer has increased significantly from its low in February 2009. Although the June 30, 2010 price was below that of March 31, 2010, the stock traded higher than the first quarter closing price for much of the quarter. Based upon the continued positive price momentum and our review of current projected financial performance of the issuers, we do not believe these investments to be other than temporarily impaired as of June 30, 2010. Further management does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell them before their anticipated recovery.
A significant portion of the total unrealized loss in investment securities relates to collateralized debt obligations that were separately evaluated under FASB ASC 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets. Based upon qualitative considerations, such as a down grade in credit rating or further defaults of underlying issuers during the quarter, and an analysis of expected cash flows, we determined that two CDO’s included in collateralized debt obligations were other-than-temporarily impaired and wrote our investments in those CDO’s totaling $1.44 million down to their present value of expected cash flows through earnings of $1.37 million at June 30, 2010 to properly reflect credit losses associated those CDO’s. The issuers in these securities are primarily banks, but some of the pools do include a limited number of insurance companies. The Company uses the OTTI evaluation model to compare the present value of expected cash flows to the previous estimate to ensure there are no

 

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adverse changes in cash flows during the quarter. Two of the CDO’s included in collateralized debt obligations did not have any adverse change in the projected cash flows during the quarter. In the first quarter of 2010 our analysis of expected cash flows determined that four CDO’s included in collateralized debt obligations were other-than-temporarily impaired and wrote our investments in those CDO’s totaling $16.95 million down to their present value of expected cash flows through earnings of $13.75 million at March 31, 2010. The second quarter activity, which includes interest payments applied to principal on the two CDO’s that did not experience additional impairment, brings the present value of expected cash flows through earnings of all four CDO’s to $13.58 million at June 30, 2010. The OTTI model considers the structure and term of the CDO and the financial condition of the underlying issuers. Specifically, the model details interest rates, principal balances of note classes and underlying issuers, the timing and amount of interest and principal payments of the underlying issuers, and the allocation of the payments to the note classes. Cash flows are projected using a forward rate LIBOR curve, as these CDOs are variable rate instruments. An average rate is then computed using this same forward rate curve to determine an appropriate discount rate (3 month LIBOR plus margin ranging from 160 to 180 basis points). The current estimate of expected cash flows is based on the most recent trustee reports and any other relevant market information including announcements of interest payment deferrals or defaults of underlying trust preferred securities. Assumptions used in the model include expected future default rates and prepayments. We assume no recoveries on defaults and treat all interest payment deferrals as defaults. In addition we use the model to “stress” each CDO, or make assumptions more severe than expected activity, to determine the degree to which assumptions could deteriorate before the CDO could no longer fully support repayment of the Company’s note class.
Collateralized debt obligations include an additional investment in a CDO consisting of pooled trust preferred securities in which the issuers are primarily banks. This CDO with an amortized cost of $2.3 million and a fair value of $1.5 million is rated BAA1 and is the senior tranche, is not in the scope of FASB ASC 325 and is not considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired based on its credit quality.
Management has consistently used Standard & Poors pricing to value these investments. There are a number of other pricing sources available to determine fair value for these investments. These sources utilize a variety of methods to determine fair value. The result is a wide range of estimates of fair value for these securities. The Standard & Poors pricing ranges from .53 to 8.01 while Moody Investor Service pricing ranges from 3.77 to 46.00, with others falling somewhere in between. We recognize that the Standard & Poors pricing utilized is likely a conservative estimate, but have been consistent in using this source and its estimate of fair value.
The table below presents a rollforward of the credit losses recognized in earnings for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Beginning balance
  $ 14,458     $ 9,124     $ 11,359     $ 6,145  
Amounts related to credit loss for which an other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized
          $ 1,192             $ 1,485  
Increases to the amount related to the credit loss for which other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized
    71       5,950       3,170       8,636  
Adoption of new accounting guidance on OTTI
            (5,556 )             (5,556 )
 
                       
 
                               
Ending balance, June 30, 2010
  $ 14,529     $ 10,710     $ 14,529     $ 10,710  
 
                       
4. Fair Value
FASB ASC No. 820-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
  Level 1:   Quoted prices (unadjusted) of identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
 
  Level 2:   Significant other observable inputs other than Level I prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
 
  Level 3:   Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The fair value of securities available for sale is determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

 

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For those securities that cannot be priced using quoted market prices or observable inputs a Level 3 valuation is determined. These securities are primarily trust preferred securities, which are priced using Level 3 due to current market illiquidity and certain investments in bank equities. The fair value of the trust preferred securities is computed based upon discounted cash flows estimated using interest rates, principal balances of note classes and underlying issuers, the timing and amount of interest and principal payments of the underlying issuers, and the allocation to the note classes. Current estimates of expected cash flows are based on the most recent trustee reports and any other relevant market information, including announcements of interest payment deferrals or defaults of underlying issuers. The payment, default and recovery assumptions are believed to reflect the assumptions of market participants. Cash flows are discounted at appropriate market rates, including consideration of credit spreads and illiquidity discounts. The fair value of investments in bank equities is based on the prices of recent stock trades and is considered Level 3 because these stocks are not publicly traded.
The fair value of derivatives is based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2 inputs).
                                 
    June 30, 2010  
    Fair Value Measurements Using Significant  
    Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)  
(Dollar amounts in thousands)   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Carrying Value  
U.S. Government sponcored entities and entity mortgage-backed securities
  $ 0     $ 4,118     $ 0     $ 4,118  
Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
          323,478             323,478  
Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial
        $ 154             154  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
          108,683             108,683  
State and municipal
          156,362             156,362  
Collateralized debt obligations
                2,131       2,131  
Equities
    2,728             3,332       6,060  
 
                       
TOTAL
  $ 2,728     $ 592,795     $ 5,463     $ 600,986  
 
                       
Derivitive Assets
            1,751                  
Derivitive Liabilities
            (1,751 )                
                                 
    December 31, 2009  
    Fair Value Measurements Using Significant  
    Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)  
(Dollar amounts in thousands)   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Carrying Value  
U.S. Government sponcored entities and entity mortgage-backed securities
  $ 0     $ 4,148     $ 0     $ 4,148  
Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
          300,184             300,184  
Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial
        $ 168             168  
Collateralized mortgage obligations
          119,564             119,564  
State and municipal
          148,733             148,733  
Collateralized debt obligations
          0       1,416       1,416  
Other Securities
          7,072             7,072  
Equities
    2,600       0       3,361       5,961  
 
                       
TOTAL
  $ 2,600     $ 579,869     $ 4,777     $ 587,246  
 
                       
Derivitive Assets
            889                  
Derivitive Liabilities
            (889 )                

 

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The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.
                                 
    (000’s)  
    Fair Value Measurements Using Significant  
    Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)  
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Beginning Balance
  $ 5,484     $ 7,161     $ 4,777     $ 7,994  
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
                               
Included in earnings
    (70 )     (1,586 )     (3,169 )     (4,565 )
Included in other comprehensive income
    149       1,104       4,057       3,302  
Settlements
    (100 )           (202 )     (52 )
Transfers into Level 3
                       
 
                       
Ending Balance
  $ 5,463     $ 6,679     $ 5,463     $ 6,679  
 
                       
Changes in unrealized gains and losses recorded in earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 for Level 3 assets and liabilities that are still held at June 30, 2010 were approximately $70 thousand and $3.2 million, respectively.
All impaired loans disclosed in footnote 2 are valued at Level 3 and are carried at a fair value of $18.3 million, net of a valuation allowance of $6.0 million at June 30, 2010. At December 31, 2009 impaired loans valued at Level 3 were carried at a fair value of $19.3 million, net of a valuation allowance of $5.4 million. The impact to the provision for loan losses was $534 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2010, and was $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing those loans, and is determined using several methods. Generally the fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis, a broker’s opinion of value, the net present value of future cash flows, or an observable market price from an active market. Fair value on non real estate loans is determined using similar methods. In addition, business equipment may be valued by using the net book value from the business’ financial statements.
The carrying amounts and estimated fair value of financial instruments at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, are shown below. Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, short-term borrowings, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term debt and variable-rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. Security fair values were described previously. For fixed-rate loans or deposits, variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, and for longer-term borrowings, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. Fair values of loans held for sale are based on market bids on the loans or similar loans. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not considered material.
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments are presented in the table below and were determined based on the above assumptions:
                                 
    June 30, 2010     December 31, 2009  
    Carrying     Fair     Carrying     Fair  
(Dollar amounts in thousands)   Value     Value     Value     Value  
 
                               
Cash and due from banks
    60,302       60,302       84,371       84,371  
Federal funds sold
    24,930       24,930       21,576       21,576  
Securities available-for-sale
    600,986       600,986       587,246       587,246  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    26,181       N/A       26,181       N/A  
Loans, net
    1,632,704       1,630,321       1,612,237       1,604,412  
Accrued interest receivable
    10,959       10,959       12,005       12,005  
Deposits
    (1,881,198 )     (1,888,562 )     (1,789,701 )     (1,798,059 )
Short-term borrowings
    (36,917 )     (36,917 )     (30,436 )     (30,436 )
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    (216,637 )     (223,768 )     (326,137 )     (337,847 )
Other borrowings
    (6,600 )     (6,600 )     (6,600 )     (6,600 )
Accrued interest payable
    (2,358 )     (2,358 )     (3,127 )     (3,127 )

 

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5. Short-Term Borrowings
Period-end short-term borrowings were comprised of the following:
                 
    (000’s)  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
 
               
Federal Funds Purchased
  $ 6,158     $ 5,754  
Repurchase Agreements
    29,166       22,578  
Note Payable — U.S. Government
    1,593       2,104  
 
           
 
  $ 36,917     $ 30,436  
 
           
6. Other Borrowings
Other borrowings at period-end are summarized as follows:
                 
    (000’s)  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
 
               
FHLB Advances
  $ 216,637     $ 326,137  
City of Terre Haute, Indiana economic development revenue bonds
    6,600       6,600  
 
           
 
  $ 223,237     $ 332,737  
 
           
7. Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
                                                                 
    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    (000’s)     (000’s)  
                    Post-Retirement                     Post-Retirement  
    Pension Benefits     Health Benefits     Pension Benefits     Health Benefits  
    2010     2009     2010     2009     2010     2009     2010     2009  
Service cost
  $ 773     $ 768     $ 16     $ 27     $ 1,546     $ 1,536     $ 33     $ 55  
Interest cost
    828       693       55       60       1,657       1,387       109       120  
Expected return on plan assets
    (850 )     (911 )                 (1,700 )     (1,822 )            
Amortization of transition obligation
                15       15                   30       30  
Net amortization of prior service cost
    (4 )     (5 )                 (9 )     (9 )            
Net amortization of net (gain) loss
    245       116       3             491       231       6        
 
                                               
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
  $ 992     $ 661     $ 89     $ 102     $ 1,985     $ 1,323     $ 178     $ 205  
 
                                               
Employer Contributions
First Financial Corporation previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 that it expected to contribute $1.6 and $1.2 million respectively to its Pension Plan and ESOP and $185,000 to the Post Retirement Health Benefits Plan in 2010. Contributions of $332 thousand have been made through the first six months of 2010 for the Pension Plan. Contributions of $103 thousand have been made through the first six months of 2010 for the Post Retirement Health Benefits plan.
8. New accounting standards
In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-18, “Receivables (Topic 310)-Effect of a Loan Modification When the Loan Is Part of a Pool That is Accounted for as a Single Asset”. This ASU clarifies that modifications of loans that are accounted for within a pool under Topic 310-30 do not result in the removal of those loans from the pool even if the modification of those loans would otherwise be considered a troubled debt restructuring. An entity will continue to be required to consider whether the pool of assets in which the loan is included is impaired if expected cash flows for the pool change. No additional disclosures are required with this ASU. The amendments in this ASU are effective for modifications of loans accounted for within pools under Topic 310-30 occurring in the first interim or annual period ending on or after July 15, 2010. The amendments are to be applied prospectively and early application is permitted. Upon initial adoption of the guidance in this ASU, an entity may make a onetime election to terminate accounting for loans as a pool under Topic 310-30. This election may be applied on a pool-by-pool basis and does not preclude an entity from applying pool accounting to subsequent acquisitions of loans with credit deterioration. The Corporation has evaluated the impact of adoption and does not expect the ASU will have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses. ASU 2010-20 will improve transparency in financial reporting for companies that hold financing receivables, which include loans, lease receivables and other long-term receivables. The additional disclosures required by ASU 2010-20 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The ASU has not yet been adopted and is not expected to have a material impact on our company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
9. Acquisitions
On July 2, 2009, the Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) to assume all of the deposits (excluding brokered deposits) and certain assets of The First National Bank of Danville., a full service commercial bank headquartered in Danville, Illinois that had failed and been placed in receivership with the FDIC. The acquisition consisted of assets with a fair value of approximately $151.8 million, including $77.5 million of loans, $24.2 million of investment securities, $31.0 million of cash and cash equivalents, and $146.3 million in liabilities, including $145.7 million of deposits. A customer-related core deposit intangible asset of $4.6 million was also recorded. In addition to the excess of liabilities over assets, the Bank received approximately $14.6 million in cash from the FDIC and entered into a loss sharing agreement with the FDIC. Under the loss sharing agreement, the Bank will share in the losses on assets covered under the agreement (referred to as covered assets). On losses up to $29 million, the FDIC has agreed to reimburse the Bank for 80 percent of the losses. On losses exceeding $29 million, the FDIC has agreed to reimburse the bank for 95 percent of the losses. The loss sharing agreement is subject to following servicing procedures as specified in the agreement with the FDIC. The expected reimbursements under the loss sharing agreement were recorded as an indemnification asset at their estimated fair value of $12.1 million on the acquisition date. At June 30, 2010 the indemnification asset was $4.9 million. The decrease in this balance since acquisition date is due to reimbursement received from the FDIC on losses incurred. Based upon the acquisition date fair values of the net assets acquired, no goodwill was recorded. The transaction resulted in a gain of $5.1 million, which was included in Non-Interest Income in the 2009 Consolidated Statement of Operations. Pro forma income statement information is not disclosed as the acquisition is immaterial to the Corporation.
FASB ASC 310-30 “Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality” applies to a loan with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination, acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. FASB ASC 310-10 prohibits carrying over or creating an allowance for loan losses upon initial recognition. The carrying amount of covered assets at June 30, 2010, consisted of loans accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30, loans not subject to FASB ASC 310-30 and other assets as shown in the following table:
                                 
    June 30, 2010  
    ASC 310-30     Non ASC 310-30              
    Loans     Loans     Other     Total  
Loans
  $ 14,139     $ 39,388     $     $ 53,527  
Foreclosed Assets
                1,163       1,163  
 
                       
Total Covered Assets
  $ 14,139     $ 39,388     $ 1,163     $ 54,690  
 
                       
                                 
    December 31, 2009  
    ASC 310-30     Non ASC 310-30              
    Loans     Loans     Other     Total  
Loans
  $ 16,849     $ 55,025     $     $ 71,874  
Foreclosed Assets
                1,256       1,256  
 
                       
Total Covered Assets
  $ 16,849     $ 55,025     $ 1,256     $ 73,130  
 
                       
On the acquisition date, the preliminary estimate of the contractually required payments receivable for all ASC 310-10 loans acquired in the acquisition were $31.6 million, the cash flows expected to be collected were $18.4 million including interest, and the estimated fair value of the loans were $16.7 million. These amounts were determined based upon the estimated remaining life of the underlying loans, which include the effects of estimated prepayments. At June 30, 2010, a majority of these loans were valued based on the liquidation value of the underlying collateral, because the expected cash flows are primarily based on the liquidation of underlying collateral and the timing and amount of the cash flows could not be reasonably estimated. There was $94 thousand allowance for credit losses related to these loans at June 30, 2010.
On the acquisition date, the preliminary estimate of the contractually required payments receivable for all Non FASB ASC 310-30 loans acquired in the acquisition were $58.4 million and the estimated fair value of the loans were $60.7 million.

 

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ITEMS 2. and 3. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The purpose of this discussion is to point out key factors in the Corporation’s recent performance compared with earlier periods. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements beginning on page three of this report. All figures are for the consolidated entities. It is presumed the readers of these financial statements and of the following narrative have previously read the Corporation’s annual report for 2009 filed as an exhibit to the Corporation’s 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, the Corporation’s ability to effectively execute its business plans; changes in general economic and financial market conditions; changes in interest rates; changes in the competitive environment; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; losses, customer bankruptcy, claims and assessments; changes in banking regulations or other regulatory or legislative requirements affecting the Corporation’s business; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements is available in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, and subsequent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of these filings are available at no cost on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov or on the Corporation’s Web site at www.first-online.com. Management may elect to update forward-looking statements at some future point; however, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
Critical Accounting Policies
Certain of the Corporation’s accounting policies are important to the portrayal of the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Facts and circumstances which could affect these judgments include, without limitation, changes in interest rates, in the performance of the economy or in the financial condition of borrowers. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of goodwill and valuing investment securities. See further discussion of these critical accounting policies in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Summary of Operating Results
Net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was $7.7 and $13.4 million respectively compared to $4.6 and $9.2 million for the same period of 2009. Basic earnings per share increased to $0.59 for the second quarter of 2010 compared to $0.35 for same period of 2009. Year to date earnings per share at June 30, 2010 is $1.02 compared to $0.70 for the same period of 2009. Return on Assets and Return on Equity were 1.23% and 9.68% respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to 0.79%and 6.19% for the three months ended June 30, 2009. Return on Equity were 1.07% and 8.560% respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to 0.79%and 6.18% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
The primary components of income and expense affecting net income are discussed in the following analysis.
Net Interest Income
The Corporation’s primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest earned on loans and other investments and the interest paid for deposits and other sources of funds. Net interest income increased $3.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2010 to $24.1 million from $20.6 million in the same period in 2009. The net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2010 is 4.34% compared to 4.01% for the same period of 2009, a 8.2% increase, driven by a greater decline in the costs of funding than the decline in the income realized on earning assets.
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $7.9 million compared to the $6.1 million for the same period of 2009. Trust fee income increased $261 thousand and fees associated with electronic banking improved by $454 thousand compared to the same period of 2009. OTTI of $70 thousand was recorded in the second quarter of 2010 and $3.2 million was recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2010. This compares to $1.6 million was recorded in the second quarter of 2009 and $4.6 million recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Further discussion on OTTI is included in Note 3.

 

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Non-Interest Expenses
The Corporation’s non-interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 increased by $698 thousand compared to the same period in 2009. Increases in personnel costs were offset as the FDIC expense was reduced from the same period of 2009 when there was a special assessment of 5 basis points of First Financial Bank’s total assets less it’s Tier 1 capital. In addition to increased personnel costs the occupancy and equipment expenses were increased primarily due to the acquisition of the former First National Bank of Danville acquired on July 2, 2009.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The Corporation’s provision for loan losses decreased $670 thousand for the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. The provision of $4.62 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 is $1.07 million lower than the same period of 2009, while net charge-offs for the same periods decreased by $791 thousand. The volume of impaired and non-accrual loans both increased reflecting management’s conservative approach to the recognition of problem credits. The specific allocation of probable losses for these credits increased by $2.1 million while the historical allocation of the allowance for the remaining portfolio, adjusted for factors management believes reflect the current economic cycle, decreased by $205 thousand The allowance for loan losses has increased slightly to 1.21% of gross loans, or $19.9 million at June 30, 2010 compared to 1.19% of gross loans, or $19.4 million at December 31, 2009. Based on management’s analysis of the current portfolio, an evaluation that includes consideration of historical loss experience, non-performing loans trends, and probable incurred losses on identified problem loans, management believes the allowance is adequate.
Non-performing Loans
Non-performing loans consist of (1) non-accrual loans on which the ultimate collectability of the full amount of interest is uncertain, (2) loans which have been renegotiated to provide for a reduction or deferral of interest or principal because of a deterioration in the financial position of the borrower, and (3) loans past due ninety days or more as to principal or interest. A summary of non-performing loans at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 follows:
                 
    (000’s)  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
Non-accrual loans
  $ 36,657     $ 35,953  
Restructured loans
    64       90  
Accruing loans past due over 90 days
    5,192       8,218  
 
           
 
  $ 41,913     $ 44,261  
 
           
Ratio of the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans
    48 %     44 %
The following loan categories comprise significant components of the nonperforming loans:
                 
    (000’s)  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
Non-accrual loans
               
1-4 family residential
  $ 4,404     $ 2,917  
Commercial loans
    30,008       30,961  
Installment loans
    2,245       2,075  
 
           
 
  $ 36,657     $ 35,953  
 
           
 
               
Past due 90 days or more
               
1-4 family residential
  $ 1,029     $ 1,837  
Commercial loans
    4,019       5,937  
Installment loans
    144       444  
 
           
 
  $ 5,192     $ 8,218  
 
           

 

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The following table is information on the non-accrual loans at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 that were from the acquisition of assets from The First National Bank of Danville and are included in non-accrual loans above.
                 
    (000’s)     (000’s)  
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
Non-accrual loans
               
1-4 family residential
  $ 440     $ 168  
Commercial loans
    6,473       7,396  
Installment loans
           
 
           
 
  $ 6,913     $ 7,564  
Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity
First Financial Corporation has established risk measures, limits and policy guidelines for managing interest rate risk and liquidity. Responsibility for management of these functions resides with the Asset Liability Committee. The primary goal of the Asset Liability Committee is to maximize net interest income within the interest rate risk limits approved by the Board of Directors.
Interest Rate Risk
Management considers interest rate risk to be the Corporation’s most significant market risk. Interest rate risk is the exposure to changes in net interest income as a result of changes in interest rates. Consistency in the Corporation’s net interest income is largely dependent on the effective management of this risk.
The Asset Liability position is measured using sophisticated risk management tools, including earning simulation and market value of equity sensitivity analysis. These tools allow management to quantify and monitor both short-term and long-term exposure to interest rate risk. Simulation modeling measures the effects of changes in interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve and the effects of embedded options on net interest income. This measure projects earnings in the various environments over the next three years. It is important to note that measures of interest rate risk have limitations and are dependent on various assumptions. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely predict the impact of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income. Actual results will differ from simulated results due to timing, frequency and amount of interest rate changes as well as overall market conditions. The Committee has performed a thorough analysis of these assumptions and believes them to be valid and theoretically sound. These assumptions are continuously monitored for behavioral changes.
The Corporation from time to time utilizes derivatives to manage interest rate risk. Management continuously evaluates the merits of such interest rate risk products but does not anticipate the use of such products to become a major part of the Corporation’s risk management strategy.
The table below shows the Corporation’s estimated sensitivity profile as of June 30, 2010. The change in interest rates assumes a parallel shift in interest rates of 100 and 200 basis points. Given a 100 basis point increase in rates, net interest income would increase 0.78% over the next 12 months and increase 3.20% over the following 12 months. Given a 100 basis point decrease in rates, net interest income would increase 0.07% over the next 12 months and decrease 0.89% over the following 12 months. These estimates assume all rate changes occur overnight and management takes no action as a result of this change.
                         
Basis Point   Percentage Change in Net Interest Income  
Interest Rate Change   12 months     24 months     36 months  
Down 200
    -0.38 %     -2.60 %     -4.21 %
Down 100
    0.07       -0.89       -1.67  
Up 100
    0.78       3.20       5.49  
Up 200
    0.81       5.03       9.45  
Typical rate shock analysis does not reflect management’s ability to react and thereby reduce the effect of rate changes, and represents a worst-case scenario.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity represents an institution’s ability to provide funds to satisfy demands from depositors, borrowers, and other creditors by either converting assets into cash or accessing new or existing sources of incremental funds. Generally the Corporation relies on deposits, loan repayments and repayments of investment securities as its primary sources of funds. The Corporation has $7.7 million of investments that mature throughout the next 12 months. The Corporation also anticipates $167.4 million of principal payments from mortgage-backed securities. Given the current rate environment, the Corporation anticipates $15.8 million in securities to be called within the next 12 months. The Corporation also has unused borrowing capacity available with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, several Correspondent Banks and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. With these many sources of funds, the Corporation currently anticipates adequate liquidity to meet the expected obligations of its customers.

 

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Financial Condition
Comparing the second quarter of 2010 to the same period in 2009, loans, including credit card loans held-for-sale in 2009, net of unearned discount are up 6.96% or $107.5 million. Deposits are up $296.6 million at June 30, 2010, a 18.7% increase from the balances at the same time in 2009. Shareholders’ equity increased $26.5 million. This financial performance increased book value per share 9.0% to $24.33 at June 30, 2010 from $22.31 at June 30, 2009. Book value per share is calculated by dividing the total shareholders’ equity by the number of shares outstanding.
Capital Adequacy
As of June 30, 2010, the most recent notification from the respective regulatory agencies categorized the subsidiary banks as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized the banks must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the bank’s category. Below are the capital ratios for the Corporation and lead bank.
                         
    June 30, 2010     December 31, 2009     To Be Well Capitalized  
 
                       
Total risk-based capital
                       
Corporation
    16.88 %     16.44 %     N/A  
First Financial Bank
    16.54 %     16.09 %     10.00 %
 
                       
Tier I risk-based capital
                       
Corporation
    15.86 %     15.45 %     N/A  
First Financial Bank
    15.66 %     15.23 %     6.00 %
 
                       
Tier I leverage capital
                       
Corporation
    12.46 %     12.01 %     N/A  
First Financial Bank
    12.14 %     11.86 %     5.00 %
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
First Financial Corporation’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures, as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of June 30, 2010, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2010 were effective in ensuring material information required to be disclosed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis. Additionally, there was no change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — Other Information
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.
There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than routine litigation incidental to the business of the Corporation or its subsidiaries, to which the Corporation or any of the subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their respective property is subject. Further, there is no material legal proceeding in which any director, officer, principal shareholder, or affiliate of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries, or any associate of such director, officer, principal shareholder or affiliate is a party, or has a material interest, adverse to the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes in the risk factors from those disclosed in the Corporation’s 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(a) None.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Purchases of Equity Securities
The Corporation periodically acquires shares of its common stock directly from shareholders in individually negotiated transactions. The Corporation has not adopted a formal policy or adopted a formal program for repurchases of shares of its common stock. There were no shares purchased by the Corporation during the quarter covered by this report.
ITEM 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. (Removed and Reserved)
ITEM 5. Other Information.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit No.: Description of Exhibit:
         
  3.1    
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
       
 
  3.2    
Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on July 27, 2009.
       
 
  10.1    
Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated March 26, 2010 and effective January 1, 2010 included as exhibit 10.1 of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed May 7, 2010.
       
 
  10.2    
2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
       
 
  10.3    
2010 Schedule of Director Compensation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
       
 
  10.4    
2010 Schedule of Named Executive Officer Compensation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
       
 
  10.5    
2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed September 4, 2007.
       
 
  31.1    
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 by Principal Executive Officer, dated August 6, 2010
       
 
  31.2    
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 by Principal Financial Officer, dated August 6, 2010.
       
 
  32.1    
Certification, dated August 6, 2010, of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2005 on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

 

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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 CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: August 6, 2010  By:   /s/ Donald E. Smith    
    Donald E. Smith, Chairman   
     
Date: August 6, 2010  By:   /s/ Norman L. Lowery    
    Norman L. Lowery, Vice Chairman and CEO   
    (Principal Executive Officer)   
     
Date: August 6, 2010  By:   /s/ Rodger A. McHargue    
    Rodger A. McHargue, Treasurer and CFO   
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Exhibit No.: Description of Exhibit:
Exhibit Index
         
  3.1    
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
       
 
  3.2    
Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on July 27, 2009.
       
 
  10.1    
Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated March 26, 2010 and effective January 1, 2010 included as exhibit 10.1 of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed May 7, 2010.
       
 
  10.2    
2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
       
 
  10.3    
2010 Schedule of Director Compensation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
       
 
  10.4    
2010 Schedule of Named Executive Officer Compensation, incorporated by reference to the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
       
 
  10.5    
2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed September 4, 2007.
       
 
  31.1    
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 by Principal Executive Officer, dated August 6, 2010
       
 
  31.2    
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 by Principal Financial Officer, dated August 6, 2010.
       
 
  32.1    
Certification, dated August 6, 2010, of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2005 on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

 

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