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FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. - Annual Report: 2012 (Form 10-K)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

 

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM             TO             .

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-14549

UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware   63-0843362

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

131 West Front Street, Post Office Box 249

Thomasville, Alabama

  36784
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

334-636-5424

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

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

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

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  x

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. (Check one):

 

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

The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 29, 2012, was $30,102,297.60.

As of March 19, 2013, the registrant had outstanding 6,041,792 shares of common stock.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 16, 2013 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.


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United Security Bancshares, Inc.

Annual Report on Form 10-K

for the fiscal year ended

December 31, 2012

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Part

   Item   

Caption

   Page No.  

Forward-Looking Statements

     1   

PART I

     2   
   1    Business      2   
   1A    Risk Factors      8   
   1B    Unresolved Staff Comments      15   
   2    Properties      15   
   3    Legal Proceedings      15   
   4    Mine Safety Disclosures      16   

PART II

     17   
   5    Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities      17   
   6    Selected Financial Data      18   
   7    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      19   
   7A    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk      45   
   8    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data      46   
   9    Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure      98   
   9A    Controls and Procedures      98   
   9B    Other Information      98   

PART III

     99   
   10    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance      99   
   11    Executive Compensation      99   
   12    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters      99   
   13    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence      99   
   14    Principal Accountant Fees and Services      99   

PART IV

     100   
   15    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules      100   

Signatures

     101   

Exhibit Index

     103   

 

* Portions of the definitive proxy statement for the registrant’s 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 16, 2013 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). In addition, United Security Bancshares, Inc. (“Bancshares” or the “Company”), through its senior management, from time to time makes forward-looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning its expected future operations and performance and other developments. The words “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe” and similar expressions are indicative of forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company’s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and various factors could cause results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Such factors could include those identified from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings and other public announcements, including the factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. Specifically, with respect to statements relating to loan demand, as well as the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses for Bancshares, these factors include, but are not limited to, the rate of growth (or lack thereof) in the economy, the relative strength and weakness in the consumer and commercial credit sectors and in the real estate markets and collateral values. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the dates the forward-looking statements are made, except as required by law.

In addition, the Company’s business is subject to a number of general and market risks that would affect any forward-looking statements, including the risks discussed under Item 1A herein entitled “Risk Factors.”

 

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PART I

 

Item 1. Business.

United Security Bancshares, Inc. (“Bancshares” or the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation organized in 1999 as a successor by merger with United Security Bancshares, Inc., an Alabama corporation. Bancshares is a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHC Act”), and it operates one banking subsidiary, First United Security Bank (the “Bank”).

The Bank conducts a general commercial banking business and offers banking services such as the receipt of demand, savings, individual retirement account and time deposits, personal and commercial loans, safe deposit box services and remote deposit capture. The Bank operates and serves its customers through nineteen banking offices located in Brent, Bucksville, Butler, Calera, Centreville, Coffeeville, Columbiana, Fulton, Gilbertown, Grove Hill, Harpersville, Jackson, Thomasville, Tuscaloosa and Woodstock, Alabama. The Bank has two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Acceptance Loan Company, Inc. (“ALC”) and FUSB Reinsurance, Inc. (“FUSB Reinsurance”).

ALC is an Alabama corporation with approximately 20,000 consumer and real estate loans outstanding. ALC operates and serves its customers through twenty-four offices in Alabama and Southeast Mississippi, including the ALC headquarters located in Jackson, Alabama. ALC’s business is generated through referrals from retail businesses and customer mailings. ALC serves customers with a broad range of consumer loan needs. ALC’s lending guidelines are based on an established company policy that is reviewed regularly by its Loan Committee. The lending guidelines include the consideration of collateral (age, type and loan-to-value), loan term, the borrower’s budget (debt-to-income ratio), employment and residence history, credit score and credit history and prior experience with ALC. ALC’s average loan size is approximately $3,700, with an average term of 24 to 36 months. ALC currently has loans of approximately $75 million, which carry an average yield of 24%. Interest rates charged vary depending on the consideration of certain factors, such as credit score and collateral. Approximately 42% of ALC’s current loan portfolio is secured by real estate and single family residence loans, with the remaining portion of the portfolio secured by various other types of collateral, depending on the type of loan being secured. As a result of the continued weakness in the real estate market, ALC suspended making new real estate loans in May 2012.

FUSB Reinsurance is an Arizona corporation that underwrites credit life and credit accident and health insurance policies sold to the Bank’s and ALC’s consumer loan customers. FUSB Reinsurance is responsible for the first level of risk on these policies up to a specified maximum amount, and a primary third-party insurer retains the remaining risk. The third-party insurer and/or a third-party administrator is responsible for performing most of the administrative functions of FUSB Reinsurance on a contract basis.

Employees

Bancshares has no employees, other than the executive officers discussed in the information incorporated by reference in Part III, Item 10 of this report. As of December 31, 2012, the Bank had 184.67 full-time equivalent employees, and ALC had 106 full-time equivalent employees. FUSB Reinsurance has no employees.

Competition

Bancshares and its subsidiaries encounter strong competition in making loans, acquiring deposits and attracting customers for investment services. Competition among financial institutions is based upon interest rates offered on deposit accounts, interest rates charged on loans, other credit and service charges relating to loans, the quality and scope of the services rendered, the convenience of banking facilities and, in the case of loans to commercial borrowers, relative lending limits. The Bank competes with numerous other financial services providers (in excess of thirty in its service area), including commercial banks, online banks, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies, investment banking companies, brokerage firms

 

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and other financial intermediaries operating in Alabama and elsewhere. Many of these competitors, some of which are affiliated with large bank holding companies, have substantially greater resources and lending limits. In addition, many of the Bank’s non-bank competitors are not subject to the same extensive federal regulations that govern bank holding companies and federally-insured banks.

The financial services industry is likely to become more competitive as further technological advances enable more companies to provide financial services. These technological advances may diminish the importance of depository institutions and other financial intermediaries.

Supervision and Regulation

The Company and the Bank are subject to state and federal banking laws and regulations that impose specific requirements and restrictions on, and provide for general regulatory oversight with respect to, virtually all aspects of operations. These laws and regulations are generally intended to protect depositors, not shareholders. To the extent that the following summary describes statutory or regulatory provisions, it is qualified in its entirety by reference to the particular statutory and regulatory provisions. Any change in applicable laws or regulations may have a material effect on the business and prospects of the Company and the Bank.

As a bank holding company, Bancshares is subject to regulation under the BHC Act and to inspection, examination and supervision by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). Generally, the BHC Act provides for “umbrella” regulation of financial holding companies by the Federal Reserve and functional regulation of holding company subsidiaries by applicable regulatory agencies. The BHC Act, however, requires the Federal Reserve to examine any subsidiary of a bank holding company, other than a depository institution, engaged in activities permissible for a depository institution. The Federal Reserve is also granted the authority, in certain circumstances, to require reports of, examine and adopt rules applicable to any holding company subsidiary.

The Bank is subject to supervision, examination and regulation by applicable state and federal banking agencies, including the Alabama State Banking Department and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”). The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) made numerous changes to the supervision and regulation of financial institutions, many of which are still not fully implemented.

The Bank is a member of the FDIC, and, as such, its deposits are insured by the FDIC to the extent provided by law. The Bank is an Alabama state chartered bank. It is generally subject to supervision and examination by both the FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department. The FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department regularly examine the operations of the Bank and are given authority to approve or disapprove mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, the establishment of branches and similar corporate actions. The federal and state banking regulators also have the power to prevent the continuance or development of banking practices that they consider to be unsafe or unsound and other violations of law. The Bank is also subject to various requirements and restrictions under federal and state laws that affect its business activities and operations, including requirements to maintain allowances against deposits, restrictions on the types and amounts of loans that may be granted, the interest that may be charged thereon and limitations on the types of investments that may be made and the types of services that may be offered, and various other consumer protection laws and regulations. In addition to the impact of regulation, commercial banks are affected significantly by the actions of the Federal Reserve as it attempts to control the money supply and credit availability in order to influence the economy.

The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 (the “IBBEA”) permits adequately capitalized and adequately managed bank holding companies, as determined by the Federal Reserve, to acquire banks in any state subject to concentration limits and other conditions. The IBBEA also generally

 

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authorizes the interstate merger of banks. As of June 1, 1997, federal banking regulators may approve merger transactions involving banks located in different states without regard to the laws of any state prohibiting such transactions; except that mergers may not be approved with respect to banks located in states that, before June 1, 1997, enacted legislation prohibiting mergers by banks located in such state with out-of-state institutions. Under the IBBEA, banks are permitted to establish new branches on an interstate basis (“de novo branching”), provided that the law of the host state specifically authorizes such action. Alabama law allows de novo branching.

The Federal Reserve has authority to prohibit bank holding companies from paying dividends if such payment is deemed to be an unsafe or unsound practice. The Federal Reserve has indicated generally that it may be an unsafe or unsound practice for a bank holding company to pay dividends unless the bank holding company’s net income over the preceding year is sufficient to fund the dividends and the expected rate of earnings retention is consistent with the holding company’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition.

In addition to the limitations placed on the payment of dividends at the holding company level, there are various legal and regulatory limits on the extent to which the Bank may pay dividends or otherwise supply funds to Bancshares. Under Alabama law, a bank may not pay a dividend in excess of 90 percent of its net earnings until the bank’s surplus is equal to at least 20 percent of capital. Also, under Alabama law, a bank is required to obtain approval of the Superintendent of Banks prior to the payment of dividends if the total of all dividends declared by the bank in any calendar year will exceed the total of the bank’s net earnings (as defined by statute) for the year, and its retained net earnings for the preceding two years, less any required transfers to surplus. Also, no dividends may be paid from a bank’s surplus without the prior written approval of the Superintendent of Banks. The inability of the Bank to pay dividends may have an adverse effect on the Company.

The Company and the Bank also are subject to certain restrictions on extensions of credit to executive officers, directors, principal shareholders and their related interests. Such extensions of credit must be made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with unaffiliated third parties and must not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features.

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (the “GLB Act”) permits bank holding companies that meet certain management, capital and community reinvestment standards to engage in a substantially broader range of financial activities than were previously permitted for banks and bank holding companies, including insurance underwriting and merchant banking activities. Under the GLB Act, a bank holding company that elects to become a financial holding company may engage in any activity that the Federal Reserve, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury, determines by regulation or order is financial in nature, incidental to such financial activity or complementary to such financial activity and does not pose a substantial risk to the safety or soundness of depository institutions or the financial system generally. Currently, Bancshares has not elected financial holding company status.

The GLB Act preserves the role of the Federal Reserve as the umbrella supervisor for holding companies, while at the same time incorporating a system of functional regulation designed to take advantage of the strengths of the various federal and state regulators. In particular, the GLB Act replaces the broad exemption from Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that banks previously enjoyed with more limited exemptions, and it reaffirms that states are the regulators for the insurance activities of all persons, including federally-chartered banks.

The GLB Act and the implementing regulations issued by the various federal regulatory agencies require financial institutions (including banks, insurance agencies and broker/dealers) to adopt policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of nonpublic personal information about their customers with non-affiliated third parties. In general, financial institutions are required to explain to customers their policies and procedures regarding the disclosure of such nonpublic personal information, and, unless otherwise required or permitted by law, financial

 

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institutions are prohibited from disclosing such information except as provided in their policies and procedures. Specifically, the GLB Act established certain information security guidelines that require each financial institution, under the supervision and ongoing oversight of its Board of Directors or an appropriate committee thereof, to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive written information security program designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information, to protect against anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information and to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.

Subsidiary banks of a bank holding company are subject to certain restrictions on extensions of credit to the bank holding company, to any of its non-bank subsidiaries or to other companies considered to be “affiliates” of the Bank for purposes of these restrictions; investments in the stock or other securities thereof; and the acceptance of such stocks or securities as collateral for loans to any borrower. Among other requirements, transactions between a bank and its affiliates must be on an arms-length basis and are subject to a quantitative limit of 10% of the bank’s capital stock and surplus for transactions with a single affiliate, and, in the case of transactions with all affiliates, the aggregate amount may not exceed 20% of the bank’s capital stock and surplus.

There are a number of obligations and restrictions imposed on bank holding companies and their depository institution subsidiaries by federal law and regulatory policy that are designed to reduce potential loss exposure to the depositors of such depository institutions and to the FDIC insurance fund in the event a depository institution becomes in danger of default or is in default. For example, a bank holding company is required to serve as a source of financial strength to its subsidiary depository institutions and to commit resources to support such institutions in circumstances where it might not do so absent such policy. As an FDIC insured depository institution, any capital loans by a bank holding company to its subsidiary banks are subordinate in right of payment to depositors and to certain other indebtedness of such subsidiary banks. In the event of a bank holding company’s bankruptcy, any commitment by the bank holding company to a federal bank regulatory agency to maintain the capital of a subsidiary bank will be assumed by the bankruptcy trustee and entitled to a priority of payment.

The federal banking agencies have broad powers under current federal law to take prompt corrective action to resolve problems of insured depository institutions. The extent of these powers depends upon whether the institutions in question are “well-capitalized,” “adequately-capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly-undercapitalized” or “critically-undercapitalized,” as such terms are defined under regulations issued by each of the federal banking agencies. In general, the agencies measure capital adequacy within a framework that makes capital requirements sensitive to the risk profiles of individual banking companies. The guidelines define capital as either Tier 1 (primarily common shareholders’ equity) or Tier 2 (certain debt instruments and a portion of the allowance for loan losses). The Company and the Bank are subject to a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio (Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets) of 4%, a total capital ratio (Tier 1 plus Tier 2 to risk-weighted assets) of 8% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 to average quarterly assets) of 4%. To be considered a “well-capitalized” institution under the regulations, the Tier 1 capital ratio, the total capital ratio and the Tier 1 leverage ratio must equal or exceed 6%, 10% and 5%, respectively.

The Community Reinvestment Act (the “CRA”) requires that, in connection with examinations of a financial institution such as the Bank, the Federal Reserve or the FDIC must evaluate the record of the financial institution in meeting the credit needs of its local communities, including low and moderate income neighborhoods. The CRA does not establish specific lending requirements or programs for a financial institution nor does it limit an institution’s discretion to develop the types of products and services that it believes are best suited to its particular community, consistent with the CRA. These factors are considered in evaluating mergers, acquisitions and applications to open a branch or facility. The CRA requires all institutions to publicly disclose their CRA ratings.

The Bank Secrecy Act is the centerpiece of the federal government’s efforts to prevent banks and other financial institutions from being used to facilitate the transfer or deposit of money derived from criminal activity. Under the Bank Secrecy Act, a financial institution is obligated to file Suspicious Activity Reports, or SARs, on suspicious activities involving the institution, including certain attempted or actual violations of law as well as

 

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certain transactions that do not appear to have a lawful purpose or are not the sort of transaction in which a customer would normally be expected to engage.

The Bank Secrecy Act was amended by the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (the “USA Patriot Act”), expanding the important role the government expects banks to play in detecting and reporting suspicious activity. The USA Patriot Act broadened the application of anti-money laundering regulations to apply to additional types of financial institutions, such as broker-dealers, and strengthened the ability of the government to detect and prosecute international money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The principal provisions of Title III of the USA Patriot Act require that regulated financial institutions: (i) establish an anti-money laundering program that includes training and audit components; (ii) comply with regulations regarding the verification of the identity of any person seeking to open an account; (iii) take additional required precautions with non-U.S. owned accounts; and (iv) perform certain verification and certification of money laundering risk for their foreign correspondent banking relationships. The USA Patriot Act also expanded the conditions under which funds in a U.S. interbank account may be subject to forfeiture and increased the penalties for violation of anti-money laundering regulations.

Failure of a financial institution to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the USA Patriot Act, could have serious legal and reputational consequences for the institution. The Bank has adopted policies, procedures and controls to address compliance with these laws and their regulations, and the Bank will continue to revise and update its policies, procedures and controls to reflect changes required by the USA Patriot Act and applicable implementing regulations.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley”) was enacted to address systemic and structural weaknesses of the capital markets in the United States that were perceived to have contributed to recent corporate scandals. Sarbanes-Oxley created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to oversee the conduct of audits of public companies by, among other things, establishing auditing, quality control, ethics, independence and other standards for the preparation of audit reports and otherwise promoting high professional standards among and improving the quality of audit services offered by auditors of public companies. Additionally, Sarbanes-Oxley attempts to enhance the responsibility of corporate management by, among other things, requiring the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of public companies to provide certain certifications in their periodic reports regarding the accuracy of the periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and imposing certain other standards of conduct on each person.

The Dodd-Frank Act changed the method of calculation for FDIC insurance assessments. Under the previous system, the assessment base was domestic deposits minus a few allowable exclusions, such as pass-through reserve balances. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, assessments are calculated based on the depository institution’s average consolidated total assets, less its average amount of tangible equity capital during the assessment period.

Recent Developments

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010 has resulted in increased regulation of the financial services industry. Provisions likely to affect the activities of the Company and the Bank include, without limitation, the following:

 

   

Asset-based deposit insurance assessments. FDIC deposit insurance premium assessments are based on bank assets rather than domestic deposits.

 

   

Deposit insurance limit increase. The deposit insurance coverage limit has been permanently increased from $100,000 to $250,000.

 

   

Establishment of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”). The CFPB is housed within the Federal Reserve and, in consultation with the federal banking agencies, promulgates rules

 

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relating to consumer protection. The CFPB has the authority, should it wish to do so, to rewrite virtually all of the consumer protection regulations governing banks, including those implementing the Truth in Lending Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (except Sections 615(e) and 628), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the GLB Act (sections 502 through 509 relating to privacy), among others.

 

   

Risk-retention rule. Banks originating loans for sale on the secondary market or securitization must retain 5% of any loan they sell or securitize, except for mortgages that meet low-risk standards to be developed by regulators.

 

   

Changes to regulation of bank holding companies. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, bank holding companies must be well-capitalized and well-managed to engage in interstate transactions. In the past, only the subsidiary banks were required to meet those standards. The Federal Reserve’s “source of strength doctrine” has now been codified, mandating that bank holding companies such as the Company serve as a source of strength for their subsidiary banks, meaning that the bank holding company must be able to provide financial assistance in the event that the subsidiary bank experiences financial distress.

The Dodd-Frank Act contains 16 different titles, is over 800 pages long and calls for the completion of dozens of studies and reports and hundreds of new regulations. The information provided herein regarding the effect of the Dodd-Frank Act is intended merely for illustration and is not exhaustive, as the full impact of the legislation on banks and bank holding companies is still being studied and cannot be fully known until the completion and implementation of hundreds of new federal agency rulemakings over the next few years.

The Dodd-Frank Act is one of a number of legislative initiatives that have been proposed in response to the ongoing national and global financial crisis. It is not possible to predict whether any other similar legislation may be adopted that would significantly affect the operations and performance of the Company and the Bank.

On August 30, 2012, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued notices of three proposed rules implementing the “Basel III” capital provisions (the “Basel III Proposed Rules”). The Basel III Proposed Rules, among other things, establish new risk-based and leverage capital ratios (described below) and narrow the definition of what constitutes capital for purposes of calculating those ratios. Also included in the Basel III Proposed Rules is a proposed rule that revises and, in effect, replaces the general risk-based capital requirements currently in effect with a much more risk-sensitive standardized approach.

In particular, the Basel III Proposed Rules (1) introduce as a new capital measure “Common Equity Tier 1,” or “CET1,” specify that Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 and “Additional Tier 1 capital” instruments meeting specified requirements, define CET1 narrowly by requiring that most adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1 and not to the other components of capital and expand the scope of the adjustments as compared to existing regulations and (2) require banks to maintain once the Basel III provisions are fully phased in:

 

   

as a newly adopted international standard, a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (which is added to the 4.5% CET1 ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7%);

 

   

a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6%, plus the capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 6% Tier 1 capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5% upon full implementation);

 

   

a minimum ratio of Total (that is, Tier 1 plus Tier 2) capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8%, plus the capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 8% total capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5% upon full implementation); and

 

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a minimum leverage ratio of 4%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to total on-balance sheet exposures net of deductions from Tier 1 capital, for institutions with less than $250 billion in consolidated assets and on-balance sheet foreign exposures of less than $10 billion.

The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the conservation buffer (or below the combined capital conservation buffer and countercyclical capital buffer, when the latter is applied) will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall.

Citing the large number of comments received in response to the Basel III Proposed Rules, on November 9, 2012, the Federal Reserve issued a press release indefinitely delaying the effective date of the proposed rules and the Basel III capital requirements. As of March 2013, no additional guidance has been provided regarding the effective dates for the Basel III Proposed Rules and the Basel III capital framework.

Summary

The foregoing is a brief summary of certain statutes, rules and regulations affecting the Company and the Bank. It is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of all the statutes and regulations having an impact on the operations of such entities.

Available Information

The Bank’s website address is http://www.firstusbank.com. Bancshares does not maintain a separate website. Bancshares makes available free of charge on the Bank’s website, under the tabs “About Us” – “Investor Relations,” its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These reports are also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website, http://www.sec.gov. You may read and copy any reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission at its Public Reference Room, located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. Bancshares will provide paper copies of these reports to shareholders free of charge upon written request. Bancshares is not including the information contained on or available through the Bank’s website as a part of, or incorporating such information into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K or any other report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Making or continuing an investment in common stock issued by Bancshares involves certain risks that you should carefully consider. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only risks that may have a material adverse effect on Bancshares. Additional risks and uncertainties also could adversely affect our business and our results. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be negatively affected, the market price of your common stock could decline and you could lose all or a part of your investment. Further, to the extent that any of the information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K constitutes forward-looking statements, the risk factors set forth below also are cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause Bancshares’ actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Bancshares.

Difficult market conditions have adversely affected the industry in which we operate.

The capital and credit markets continue to experience volatility and disruption. Continuing distressed conditions in the housing market, with depressed home prices and increased foreclosures, unemployment and

 

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under-employment, have negatively impacted the performance of mortgage loans and resulted in significant write-downs of asset values by financial institutions, including government-sponsored entities as well as major commercial and investment banks. These write-downs have caused many financial institutions to seek additional capital, to merge with larger and stronger institutions and, in some cases, to fail. Reflecting concern about the stability of the financial markets generally and the strength of counterparties, many lenders and institutional investors have reduced or ceased providing funding to borrowers, including to other financial institutions. This market turmoil and tightening of credit have led to an increased level of commercial and consumer delinquencies, lack of consumer confidence, increased market volatility and widespread reduction of business activity generally. A worsening of these conditions would likely exacerbate the adverse effects of these difficult market conditions on us and others in the financial institution industry. In particular, we face the following risks related to these conditions:

 

   

There is increased regulation of our industry, including as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act. Compliance with such regulation may increase our costs and limit our ability to pursue business opportunities.

 

   

Market developments and the resulting economic pressure on consumers may affect consumer confidence levels and may cause decreases in the demand for loans and other products and services offered by us and increases in delinquencies and default rates, which, among other effects, could affect our charge-offs and provision for loan losses.

 

   

Competition in the industry could intensify as a result of the increasing consolidation of financial services companies in connection with current market conditions.

 

   

The current market disruptions make valuation even more difficult and subjective, and our ability to measure the fair value of our assets could be adversely affected. If we determine that a significant portion of our assets have values that are significantly below their recorded carrying value, we could recognize a material charge to earnings in the quarter during which such determination was made, and our capital ratios would be adversely affected.

Any litigation, regulatory investigations, proceedings, inquiries or changes could have a significant impact on Bancshares and the Bank.

The financial services industry has experienced unprecedented market value declines caused primarily by the continuing difficult economic conditions and real estate market deterioration. As a result of the economic conditions, litigation, proceedings, inquiries or regulatory changes are all distinct possibilities for financial institutions. Such actions or changes could result in significant costs.

The banking industry is highly competitive, which could result in loss of market share and adversely affect our business.

We encounter strong competition in making loans, acquiring deposits and attracting customers for investment services. We compete with other commercial banks, online banks, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies, investment banking companies, brokerage firms and other financial intermediaries operating in Alabama and elsewhere. Many of these competitors, some of which are affiliated with large bank holding companies, have substantially greater resources and lending limits. In addition, many of our non-bank competitors are not subject to the same extensive federal regulations that govern bank holding companies and federally-insured banks.

We are subject to extensive governmental regulation, which could have an adverse impact on our operations.

The banking industry is extensively supervised and regulated. We are subject to the supervision and regulation of the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Alabama State Banking Department, as well as the Securities and Exchange Commission. New regulations issued by these agencies may adversely affect our ability to carry

 

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on our business activities. We are subject to various federal and state laws, and certain changes in these laws and regulations may adversely affect our operations. Noncompliance with certain of these regulations may impact our business plans or planned business strategies.

For example, the Dodd-Frank Act contains various provisions designed to enhance the regulation of depository institutions and prevent the recurrence of a financial crisis, such as that occurring in 2008-2009. The full impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on our business and operations will not be known for years until regulations implementing the legislation are written and adopted. The Dodd-Frank Act may have a material impact on our operations, particularly through increased compliance costs resulting from possible future consumer and fair lending regulations.

Additionally, on August 30, 2012, the federal banking regulatory agencies issued proposed rules that would implement the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act. If adopted as proposed, Basel III and regulations proposed by the federal banking regulatory agencies will require bank holding companies and banks to undertake significant activities to demonstrate compliance with the new and higher capital standards. Compliance with these rules, if and when they become effective, will impose additional costs on banking entities and their holding companies. For additional information regarding the Dodd-Frank Act and Basel III, see “Supervision and Regulation.”

We are also subject to the accounting rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Changes in accounting rules could adversely affect the reported financial statements or our results of operations and may also require extraordinary efforts or additional costs to implement. Any of these laws or regulations may be modified or changed from time to time, and we cannot be assured that such modifications or changes will not adversely affect us.

Many banking regulations are intended primarily to protect depositors, the public and the FDIC insurance funds and are not intended to protect shareholders.

Governmental responses to recent market disruptions may be inadequate and may have unintended consequences.

In response to recent market disruptions, legislators and financial regulators have taken a number of steps to stabilize the financial markets. These steps include the enactment and partial implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the provision of other direct and indirect assistance to financial institutions, assistance by the banking authorities in arranging acquisitions of weakened banks and broker-dealers, implementation of programs by the Federal Reserve to provide liquidity to the commercial paper markets and expansion of deposit insurance coverage. The administration and Congress have pursued additional initiatives in an effort to stimulate the economy and stabilize the financial markets, including the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and have altered the terms of some previously announced policies.

The overall effects of these and other legislative and regulatory efforts on the financial markets are uncertain. Should these or other legislative or regulatory initiatives fail to stabilize the financial markets, the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be materially and adversely affected. Moreover, the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act will likely result in significant changes to the banking industry as a whole, which, depending on how its provisions are implemented by the agencies, could adversely affect the Company’s business.

In addition, the Company competes with a number of financial services companies that are not subject to the same degree of regulatory oversight to which the Company is subject. The impact of the existing regulatory framework and any future changes to it could negatively affect the Company’s ability to compete with these institutions, which could have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and prospects.

 

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The ultimate effect of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau established by the Dodd-Frank Act is not yet known.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau established by the Dodd-Frank Act has extensive powers that could affect many areas of the Bank’s business and, depending on what changes are implemented by the bureau, could adversely affect the Company’s business.

Rapid and significant changes in market interest rates may adversely affect our performance.

Most of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature and subject us to significant risks from changes in interest rates. Our profitability depends to a large extent on our net interest income, and changes in interest rates can impact our net interest income as well as the valuation of our assets and liabilities. Our results of operations are affected by changes in interest rates and our ability to manage interest rate risks. Changes in market interest rates, changes in the relationships between short-term and long-term market interest rates and changes in the relationships between different interest rate indices can affect the interest rates charged on interest-earning assets differently than the interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. These differences could result in an increase in interest expense relative to interest income or a decrease in our interest rate spread. For a more detailed discussion of these risks and our management strategies for these risks, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Our net interest margin depends on many factors that are partly or completely out of our control, including competition, federal economic monetary and fiscal policies and general economic conditions. Despite our strategies to manage interest rate risks, changes in interest rates may have a material adverse impact on our profitability.

The performance of our investment portfolio is subject to fluctuations due to changes in interest rates and market conditions.

Changes in interest rates can negatively affect the performance of most of our investments. Interest rate volatility can reduce unrealized gains or create unrealized losses in our portfolios. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary policies, domestic and international economic and political conditions and other factors beyond our control. Fluctuations in interest rates affect our returns on, and the market value of, our investment securities. The fair market value of the securities in our portfolio and the investment income from these securities also fluctuate depending on general economic and market conditions. In addition, actual net investment income and/or cash flows from investments that carry prepayment risk, such as mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities, may differ from those anticipated at the time of investment as a result of interest rate fluctuations. The potential effect of these factors is heightened due to the current conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally.

Changes in the policies of monetary authorities and other government action could adversely affect our profitability.

The results of operations of Bancshares are affected by credit policies of monetary authorities, particularly the Federal Reserve. The instruments of monetary policy employed by the Federal Reserve include open market operations in U.S. government securities, changes in the discount rate or the federal funds rate on bank borrowings and changes in reserve requirements against bank deposits. In view of changing conditions in the national economy and in the money markets, particularly in light of the continuing threat of terrorist attacks and the current military operations in the Middle East and the current conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions generally, we cannot predict possible future changes in interest rates, deposit levels, loan demand or our business and earnings. Furthermore, the actions of the U.S. government and other governments in responding to such conditions may result in currency fluctuations, exchange controls, market disruption and other adverse effects.

 

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Changes in accounting policies or in accounting standards could materially affect how we report our financial condition and results of operations.

Our accounting policies are fundamental to the understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the financial statements by affecting the value of our assets or liabilities and results of operations. Some of our accounting policies are critical because they require management to make difficult, subjective and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain, and because materially different amounts may be reported if different estimates or assumptions were used. If such estimates or assumptions underlying the financial statements are incorrect, we could experience material losses. From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission change the financial accounting and reporting standards or the interpretation of such standards that govern the preparation of our external financial statements. These changes are beyond our control, can be difficult to predict and could materially impact how we report our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, it is possible that we could be required to apply a new or revised standard retrospectively, resulting in the restatement of prior period financial statements in material amounts.

If we experience greater loan losses than anticipated, our earnings may be adversely affected.

As a lender, we are exposed to the risk that our customers will be unable to repay their loans according to their terms and that any collateral securing the payment of their loans may not be sufficient to assure repayment. Credit losses are inherent in the business of making loans and could have a material adverse effect on our operating results. Our credit risk with respect to our real estate and construction loan portfolio will relate principally to the creditworthiness of individuals and the value of the real estate serving as security for the repayment of loans. Our credit risk with respect to our commercial and consumer loan portfolio will relate principally to the general creditworthiness of businesses and individuals within our local markets. We make various assumptions and judgments about the collectibility of our loan portfolio and provide an allowance for potential loan losses based on a number of factors. We believe that the allowance for loan losses is adequate. However, if our assumptions or judgments are wrong, the allowance for loan losses may not be sufficient to cover actual loan losses. The actual amount of future provisions for loan losses cannot be determined at this time and may vary from the amounts of past provisions.

Our profitability and liquidity may be affected by changes in economic conditions in the areas where our operations or loans are concentrated.

Our success depends to a certain extent on the general economic conditions of the geographic markets served by the Bank and its subsidiaries in the states of Alabama and Mississippi. The local economic conditions in these areas have a significant impact on our commercial, real estate and construction loans, the ability of borrowers to repay these loans and the value of the collateral securing these loans. Adverse changes in the economic conditions of the southeastern United States in general or any one or more of these local markets could negatively impact the financial results of our banking operations and have a negative effect on its profitability.

We cannot guarantee that we will pay dividends to shareholders in the future.

Dividends from the Bank are Bancshares’ primary source of funds for the payment of dividends to our shareholders, and there are various legal and regulatory limits regarding the extent to which the Bank may pay dividends or otherwise supply funds to Bancshares. The ability of the Bank to pay dividends, as well as our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders, will continue to be subject to and limited by the results of operations of the Bank and by certain legal and regulatory restrictions. Further, any lenders making loans to us may impose financial covenants that may be more restrictive than the legal and regulatory requirements with respect to our payment of dividends to shareholders. There can be no assurance of whether or when we may pay dividends to our shareholders.

 

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Extreme weather could cause a disruption in our operations which could have an adverse impact on the results of operations.

Some of our operations are located in areas in close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, a region that is susceptible to hurricanes. Such weather events could cause disruption to our operations and could have a material adverse effect on our overall results of operations. Further, a hurricane in any of our market areas could adversely impact the ability of borrowers to timely repay their loans and may adversely impact the value of any collateral held by us.

We need to stay current on technological changes in order to compete and meet customer demands.

The financial services market, including banking services, is undergoing rapid changes with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. In addition to better serving customers, the effective use of technology increases efficiency and may enable financial institutions to reduce costs. Our future success may depend, in part, on our ability to use technology to provide products and services that provide convenience to customers and create additional efficiencies in our operations.

A failure in our operational systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties, could impair our liquidity, disrupt our businesses, result in the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, damage our reputation and cause financial losses.

Our ability to adequately conduct and grow our business is dependent on our ability to create and maintain an appropriate operational and organizational control infrastructure. Operational risk can arise in numerous ways including employee fraud, customer fraud and control lapses in bank operations and information technology. Our dependence on our employees and automated systems, including the automated systems used by acquired entities and third parties, to record and process transactions may further increase the risk that technical failures or tampering of those systems will result in losses that are difficult to detect. We are also subject to disruptions of our operating systems arising from events that are wholly or partially beyond our control. Failure to maintain an appropriate operational infrastructure can lead to loss of service to customers, legal actions and noncompliance with various laws and regulations.

We continuously monitor our operational and technological capabilities and make modifications and improvements when we believe that it will be cost effective to do so. In some instances, we may build and maintain these capabilities ourselves. We also outsource some of these functions to third parties. These third parties may experience errors or disruptions that could adversely impact us and over which we may have limited control. We also face risk from the integration of new infrastructure platforms and/or by new third party providers of such platforms into their existing businesses.

An interruption or breach in our information systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties, could disrupt our business, result in the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, damage our reputation and cause financial losses.

Our business is dependent on our ability to process and monitor a large number of transactions on a daily basis and to securely process, store and transmit confidential and other information on our computer systems and networks. We rely heavily on our information and communications systems and those of third parties who provide critical components of our information and communications infrastructure. These systems are critical to the operation of our business and essential to our ability to perform day-to-day operations. Our financial, accounting, data processing or other information systems and facilities, or those of third parties on whom we rely, may fail to operate properly or become disabled as a result of events that are wholly or partially beyond our control, such as a spike in transaction volume, cyber-attack or other unforeseen catastrophic events, which may adversely affect our ability to process transactions or provide services.

 

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Although we make continuous efforts to maintain the security and integrity of our information systems and have not experienced a cyber-attack, threats to information systems continue to evolve, and there can be no assurance that our security efforts and measures will continue to be effective. The risk of a security breach or disruption, particularly through cyber-attack or cyber intrusion, has increased as the number, intensity and sophistication of attempted attacks and intrusions from around the world have increased. Threats to our information systems may originate externally from third parties, such as foreign governments, organized crime and other hackers, outsource or infrastructure-support providers and application developers, or may originate internally. As a financial institution, we face a heightened risk of a security breach or disruption from attempts to gain unauthorized access to our and our customers’ data and financial information, whether through cyber-attack, cyber intrusion over the internet, malware, computer viruses, attachments to e-mails, spoofing, phishing or spyware.

As a result, our information, communications and related systems, software and networks may be vulnerable to breaches or other significant disruptions that could: (1) disrupt the proper functioning of our networks and systems, which could disrupt our operations and those of certain of our customers; (2) result in the unauthorized access to, and destruction, loss, theft, misappropriation or release of confidential, sensitive or otherwise valuable information of ours or our customers, including account numbers and other financial information; (3) result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws, subjecting the Bank to additional regulatory scrutiny and exposing the Bank to civil litigation and possible financial liability; (4) require significant management attention and resources to remedy the damages that result; and (5) harm our reputation or impair our customer relationships. The occurrence of such failures, disruptions or security breaches could have a negative impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. To date we have not experienced an attack that has impacted the results of our operations, financial condition and cash flows.

Securities issued by Bancshares, including our common stock, are not insured.

Securities issued by Bancshares, including our common stock, are not savings or deposit accounts or other obligations of any bank and are not insured by the FDIC or any other governmental agency or instrumentality, or any private insurer, and are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

Future issuances and sales of additional shares of our common stock could result in dilution of your ownership and depress the market price of our common stock.

Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public markets and the availability of those shares for sale could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. In addition, future issuances of equity securities could dilute the interests of our existing shareholders, including you, and could cause the market price of our common stock to decline. We may issue such additional equity securities to raise additional capital to support growth or to fund acquisitions. The issuance of any additional shares of common stock could be dilutive to the holders of our common stock. Moreover, to the extent that we grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units or other stock-based awards under the Company’s incentive plans in effect from time to time, and such grants vest or are exercised, our shareholders may experience further dilution. We cannot predict the effect that future issuances and sales of our common stock could have on the market price of our common stock.

Our common stock price is volatile, which could result in substantial losses for individual shareholders.

The market price of our common stock has been volatile, and we expect that it will continue to be volatile. In particular, our common stock may be subject to significant fluctuations in response to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to:

 

   

general economic and business conditions;

 

   

changing market conditions in the financial services industry;

 

   

monetary and fiscal policies, laws and regulations and other activities of the government, agencies and similar organizations;

 

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actual or anticipated variations in quarterly operating results;

 

   

failure to meet analyst predictions and projections;

 

   

collectibility of loans;

 

   

cost and other effects of legal and administrative cases and proceedings, claims, settlements and judgments;

 

   

additions or departures of key personnel;

 

   

announcements of innovations or new services by us or our competitors;

 

   

our issuances and sales of common stock or other securities in the future; and

 

   

other events or factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Due to these factors, you may not be able to sell your stock at or above the price you paid for it, which could result in substantial losses.

Our results of operations depend upon the results of operations of our subsidiaries.

There are various regulatory restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or to make other payments to us. In addition, our right to participate in any distribution of assets of any of our subsidiaries upon a subsidiary’s liquidation or otherwise will be subject to the prior claims of creditors of that subsidiary, except to the extent that any of our claims as a creditor of such subsidiary may be recognized.

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

 

Item 2. Properties.

Bancshares, through the Bank, owns all of its offices, including its executive offices, without encumbrances, with the exception of the banking office in Columbiana and parking lot in Brent, which are leased. ALC purchased a commercial building in Jackson, Alabama during 2009 to house its Jackson branch office and leases additional office space throughout Alabama and Southeast Mississippi.

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

On September 27, 2007, Malcomb Graves Automotive, LLC (“Graves Automotive”), Malcomb Graves and Tina Graves filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Shelby County, Alabama against the Company, the Bank, ALC and their respective directors and officers seeking an unspecified amount of compensatory and punitive damages. A former employee of ALC, Corey Mitchell, was named as a co-defendant, and ALC and the Bank filed a crossclaim against him seeking, among other relief, defense and indemnification for any damages suffered in the underlying lawsuit. The underlying complaint alleged that the defendants committed fraud in misrepresenting to Graves Automotive the amounts that Graves Automotive owed on certain loans and failing to credit Graves Automotive properly for certain loans. The defendants moved to compel arbitration, and the trial court denied the defendants’ motion. The defendants appealed this decision, and, on September 29, 2010, the Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s denial of defendants’ motion. Following the return of the case to the active docket, on November 30, 2010, ALC and the Bank moved to dismiss the lawsuit. In response to this motion to dismiss, on June 15, 2011, the Circuit Court dismissed all claims against the Company, the Bank and their respective directors and officers and all claims that were brought by Malcomb Graves and Tina Graves in their individual capacities. The Circuit Court also dismissed Graves Automotive’s claims for conversion and negligent supervision against ALC and ordered Graves Automotive to re-plead its fraud allegations against ALC with more particularity. On September 15, 2011, Graves Automotive filed a third amended complaint in response to the Circuit Court’s June 15, 2011 order. In its third amended complaint, Graves Automotive asserted claims

 

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against ALC for breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment and conversion. ALC moved to dismiss the third amended complaint on many of the same grounds as set forth in its previous motion to dismiss. On October 13, 2011, the Circuit Court dismissed Graves Automotive’s conversion claim and again ordered Graves Automotive to re-plead its fraud claims with more particularity, this time within 60 days. On December 12, 2011, Graves Automotive filed its fourth amended complaint, this time asserting only two counts, breach of contract and unjust enrichment. Despite removing the fraud claims, the fourth amended complaint still requested punitive damages. On January 11, 2012, ALC filed a motion to dismiss the fourth amended complaint and to strike Graves Automotive’s request for punitive damages. This motion was heard on November 27, 2012, and the Circuit Court struck the punitive damages claim but allowed the breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims to go forward. ALC continues to deny the allegations against it in the underlying lawsuit with respect to the remaining claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter. Given the lack of discovery conducted, it is too early to assess the likelihood of a resolution of the remaining claims in this matter or the possibility of an unfavorable outcome.

On February 17, 2011, Wayne Allen Russell, Jr. filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama against the Bank and Bill Morgan, who currently serves as the Bank’s Business Development Officer. The allegations in the lawsuit relate to a mortgage on a parcel of real estate, executed by Mr. Russell in favor of the Bank as security for a loan, and certain related transactions, including foreclosure proceedings executed by the Bank. Additionally, on June 17, 2011, Mr. Russell’s wife, Rebecca Russell, in response to a lawsuit filed against Mrs. Russell by the Bank, filed a counterclaim against the Bank seeking compensatory and punitive damages, asserting that she was induced to mortgage a rental dwelling owned by her, the proceeds of which were paid upon certain obligations owed to the Bank by her husband, and that the Bank had orally agreed to refinance her loan as a part of an alleged refinancing promise by the Bank with respect to the obligations of Mr. Russell. On October 29, 2012, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Bank and Mr. Morgan with respect to all claims asserted in the consolidated lawsuits, and a subsequent motion to alter, amend or vacate filed by Mr. and Mrs. Russell was denied by operation of law. On March 25, 2013, Mr. and Mrs. Russell filed a Notice of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Alabama. Although the ultimate outcome of this matter remains unknown, the Bank believes that it should prevail on appeal, that the granting of summary judgment by the lower court will be upheld and that any contrary result would not have a material adverse effect on Bancshares’ consolidated financial statements or results of operations.

On or about June 1, 2012, a former employee filed a complaint against the Bank with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) alleging violations of Section 806 of the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1514A, and Section 1057 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, 12 U.S.C. § 5567, in connection with his separation from the Bank in April 2012. Based on its investigation, OSHA concluded it had no reasonable cause to believe the statutes were violated. As is his right, however, the former employee has timely requested a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge and filed an amended complaint in that forum. Going forward, the case will be litigated in much the same way as a lawsuit filed in state or federal court would be. The Bank believes that the complaint is wholly without merit and that it will be able to demonstrate several meritorious defenses. However, it is too early to assess the likelihood of a resolution of this matter or the possibility of an unfavorable outcome.

Bancshares and its subsidiaries also are parties to other litigation, and Bancshares intends to vigorously defend itself in all such litigation. In the opinion of Bancshares, based on review and consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such other litigation should not have a material adverse effect on Bancshares’ consolidated financial statements or results of operations.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

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PART II

 

Item 5. Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Bancshares’ common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “USBI.” As of March 19, 2013, Bancshares had approximately 838 shareholders of record.

The following table sets forth, for the calendar quarter indicated, the high and low sales prices per share for Bancshares’ common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and the cash dividends declared per share in each such quarter.

 

     High      Low      Dividends
Declared
Per Share
 

2011

        

First Quarter

   $ 13.03       $ 7.37       $ 0.04   

Second Quarter

     8.65         4.66         0.00   

Third Quarter

     7.21         3.02         0.00   

Fourth Quarter

     6.00         3.80         0.00   

2012

        

First Quarter

   $ 7.92       $ 3.95       $ 0.00   

Second Quarter

     6.15         4.63         0.00   

Third Quarter

     6.49         4.81         0.00   

Fourth Quarter

     6.22         5.00         0.00   

The last reported sales price of Bancshares’ common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market on March 19, 2013 was $8.19.

Dividends are paid at the discretion of Bancshares’ Board of Directors, based on Bancshares’ operating performance and financial position, including earnings, capital and liquidity. Dividends from the Bank are Bancshares’ primary source of funds for the payment of dividends to its shareholders, and there are various legal and regulatory limits regarding the extent to which the Bank may pay dividends or otherwise supply funds to Bancshares. In addition, federal and state regulatory agencies have the authority to prevent Bancshares from paying a dividend to its shareholders. Bancshares can make no assurances that it will be able to or be permitted to pay dividends in the future. See Note 15, “Shareholders’ Equity,” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The following table sets forth purchases made by or on behalf of Bancshares or any “affiliated purchaser,” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) of the Exchange Act, of shares of Bancshares’ common stock during the fourth quarter of 2012.

 

     Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities  

Period

   Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
     Average
Price Paid
per Share
     Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Programs(1)
     Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Programs(1)
 

October 1-31, 2012

     0         —           0         242,303   

November 1-30, 2012

     0         —           0         242,303   

December 1-31, 2012

     0         —           0         242,303   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     0         —           0         242,303   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) On December 20, 2012, the Board of Directors extended the share repurchase program previously approved by the Board on January 19, 2006. Under the repurchase program, Bancshares is authorized to repurchase up to 642,785 shares of common stock before December 31, 2013, the expiration date of the extended repurchase program.

 

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

As a smaller reporting company, Bancshares is not required to provide this information.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.

Introduction and Overview

United Security Bancshares, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Bancshares,” “USBI” or the “Company”), is a bank holding company with its principal offices in Thomasville, Alabama. Bancshares operates one commercial banking subsidiary, First United Security Bank (the “Bank” or “FUSB”). At December 31, 2012, the Bank operated and served its customers through nineteen banking offices located in Brent, Bucksville, Butler, Calera, Centreville, Coffeeville, Columbiana, Fulton, Gilbertown, Grove Hill, Harpersville, Jackson, Thomasville, Tuscaloosa and Woodstock, Alabama.

The Bank owns all of the stock of Acceptance Loan Company, Inc. (“ALC”), an Alabama corporation. ALC is a finance company organized for the purpose of making and purchasing consumer loans. ALC operates twenty-four finance company offices located in Alabama and Southeast Mississippi. The headquarters of ALC is located in Jackson, Alabama. The Bank is the funding source for ALC.

The Bank provides a wide range of commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, property managers, business executives, professionals and other individuals, while ALC’s business is consumer oriented.

FUSB Reinsurance, Inc. (“FUSB Reinsurance”), an Arizona corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank, reinsures or “underwrites” credit life and credit accident and health insurance policies sold to the Bank’s and ALC’s consumer loan customers. FUSB Reinsurance is responsible for the first level of risk on these policies up to a specified maximum amount, and a primary third-party insurer retains the remaining risk. The third-party insurer is also responsible for performing most of the administrative functions of FUSB Reinsurance on a contract basis.

At December 31, 2012, Bancshares had consolidated assets of $567.1 million, deposits of $489.0 million and shareholders’ equity of $68.6 million. Total assets decreased by $54.7 million, or 8.8%, in 2012. Net income attributable to USBI increased from a loss of $(9.1) million in 2011 to income of $2.2 million in 2012. Net income attributable to USBI per share increased from a loss of $(1.51) in 2011 to income of $0.36 in 2012. These results are explained in more detail throughout this section.

Delivery of the best possible banking services to customers remains an overall operational focus of the Company. We recognize that attention to details and responsiveness to customers’ desires are critical to customer satisfaction. The Company continues to employ current technology, both in its financial services and in the training of its 290.67 full-time equivalent employees, to ensure customer satisfaction and convenience.

The following discussion and financial information are presented to aid in an understanding of the current consolidated financial position, changes in financial position and results of operations of Bancshares and should be read in conjunction with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included herein. The emphasis of this discussion is on the years 2012 and 2011. All yields presented and discussed herein are based on the accrual basis and not on the tax-equivalent basis, unless otherwise indicated.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (this “Annual Report”), other annual and periodic reports filed by Bancshares and its subsidiaries under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of Bancshares may include “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that reflect Bancshares’ current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on general assumptions and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the views, beliefs and projections expressed in such statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to:

 

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  1. Possible changes in economic and business conditions that may affect the prevailing interest rates, the prevailing rates of inflation, the amount of growth, stagnation or recession in the global, U.S., Alabama and Mississippi economies, the value of investments, the collectibility of loans and the ability to retain and grow deposits;

 

  2. Possible changes in monetary and fiscal policies, laws and regulations and other activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations;

 

  3. Possible changes in regulation and laws affecting the financial services industry, such as banks, securities brokers and dealers, investment companies and finance companies, and attendant changes in patterns and effects of competition in the financial services industry;

 

  4. The ability of Bancshares to achieve its expected operating results in the markets in which Bancshares operates and Bancshares’ ability to expand into new markets and to maintain profit margins; and

 

  5. Since 2008, the residential and commercial mortgage market in the United States has experienced a variety of difficult economic conditions that have adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect the performance and market value of our residential and commercial mortgage loans. Across the United States, delinquencies, foreclosures and losses with respect to residential and commercial mortgage loans generally increased from 2008 through 2012. In addition, from 2008 through 2012, prices and appraisal values declined. It is possible that values may remain stagnant or decline in the near term. An extended period of flat or declining values may result in increased delinquencies, losses on residential and commercial mortgage loans and reduced value of collateral that secure real estate loans. Bad economic conditions have also impacted consumer loan customers. High unemployment and a stagnant economy may continue to adversely effect the performance of our consumer loans.

In addition, Bancshares’ business is subject to a number of general and market risks that would affect any forward-looking statements, including the risks discussed in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report.

The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project” and similar expressions signify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Bancshares. Any such statements speak only as of the date such statements were made, and Bancshares undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make subjective judgments associated with estimates. These estimates are necessary to comply with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general banking practices. These areas include accounting for the allowance for loan losses, other real estate owned and deferred income taxes.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company maintains the allowance for loan losses at a level deemed adequate by management to absorb probable losses from loans in the portfolio. In determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, management considers numerous factors, including, but not limited to, management’s estimate of: (a) future economic conditions, (b) the financial condition and liquidity of certain loan customers and (c) collateral values of property securing certain loans. Because these factors and others involve the use of management’s estimation and judgment, the allowance for loan losses is inherently subject to adjustment at future dates. Unfavorable changes in the factors used by management to determine the adequacy of the allowance, including increased loan delinquencies and subsequent charge-offs, or the availability of new information, could require additional provisions, in excess of normal provisions, to the allowance for loan losses in future periods. There can be no assurance that loan losses in future periods will not exceed the allowance for loan losses or that additions to the allowances will not be required.

 

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Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned (“OREO”) that consists of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans is reported at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated costs to sell at the date acquired, with any loss recognized as a charge-off through the allowance for loan losses. Additional OREO losses for subsequent valuation adjustments are determined on a specific property basis and are included as a component of other non-interest expense along with holding costs. Any gains or losses on disposal realized at the time of disposal are reflected in non-interest expense. Significant judgments and complex estimates are required in estimating the fair value of OREO, and the period of time within which such estimates can be considered current is significantly shortened during periods of market volatility, as experienced during 2011 and 2012. As a result, the net proceeds realized from sales transactions could differ significantly from appraisals, comparable sales and other estimates used to determine the fair value of OREO.

Deferred Income Taxes

Management’s determination of the realization of deferred tax assets is based upon management’s judgment of various future events and uncertainties, including the timing and amount of future income earned by subsidiaries and the implementation of various tax planning strategies to maximize realization of the deferred tax asset. Management believes that the Company’s subsidiaries will be able to generate sufficient operating earnings to realize the deferred tax benefits. As management periodically evaluates its ability to realize the deferred tax asset, subjective judgments are made that may impact the resulting provision for income tax.

Other Significant Accounting Policies

Other significant accounting policies, not involving the same level of measurable uncertainties as those discussed above, are nevertheless important to an understanding of the consolidated financial statements. Policies related to revenue recognition, investment securities, fair value measurements and long-lived assets require difficult judgments on complex matters that are often subject to multiple and recent changes in the authoritative guidance. Certain of these matters are among topics currently under re-examination by accounting standard setters and regulators. Specific conclusions have not been reached by these standard setters, and outcomes cannot be predicted with confidence. Also, see Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report, as it discusses accounting policies that we have selected from acceptable alternatives.

Overview of 2012

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, accompanying notes and other schedules presented herein.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, net income attributable to USBI was $2.2 million, compared with net loss attributable to USBI of $(9.1) million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Basic and diluted net income attributable to USBI per common share was $0.36 for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared with net loss attributable to USBI per common share of $(1.51) for 2011.

Other results for the year ended December 31, 2012 were as follows:

 

   

Total assets decreased 8.8% to $567.1 million since year-end 2011.

 

   

Deposits decreased 7.2% to $489.0 million, compared with $527.1 million at December 31, 2011.

 

   

Loans net of unearned interest and fees decreased 11.6% to $356.7 million, compared with $403.4 million at December 31, 2011.

 

   

At year-end 2012, our total risk-based capital was 17.05%, significantly above a number of financial institutions in our peer group and well above the minimum requirements of 10%, to achieve the highest regulatory rating of “well-capitalized.”

 

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Our net interest income decreased 3.2% to $34.2 million in 2012, compared with $35.3 million in 2011. The decrease in net interest income was due primarily to a decline in interest-earning assets along with a decrease in the yield on earning assets. These decreases were somewhat offset by a decline in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

 

   

Provision for loan losses decreased to $4.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, or 1.2% annualized of average loans, compared with $18.8 million, or 4.6% annualized of average loans, for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

   

Non-interest income decreased 36.2% to $5.6 million in 2012, compared with $8.7 million in 2011. Non-interest income in 2011 benefited from net gains on investment securities of $2.6 million, which declined to $1,000 in 2012.

 

   

Non-interest expense decreased 19.4% to $32.5 million in 2012, compared with $40.3 million in 2011. Impairment of goodwill was $4.1 million in 2011, with no impairment charged in 2012. Impairment of OREO decreased $2.8 million in 2012 compared to 2011.

 

   

Shareholders’ equity totaled $68.6 million, with a corresponding book value of $11.40 per share, at December 31, 2012. Return on average assets in 2012 was 0.37%, and return on average shareholders’ equity was 3.27%.

These items are discussed in further detail throughout this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section.

Summary of Consolidated Operating Results

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
         2012            2011      
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Interest Income

   $ 38,753       $ 42,346   

Interest Expense

     4,556         7,018   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Interest Income

     34,197         35,328   

Provision for Loan Losses

     4,338         18,802   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses

     29,859         16,526   

Non-Interest Income

     5,565         8,728   

Non-Interest Expense

     32,484         40,288   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes

     2,940         (15,034

Benefit From (Provision for) Income Taxes

     745         (5,958
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 2,195       $ (9,076
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less: Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

     —           (1
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to USBI

   $ 2,195       $ (9,075
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is an effective measurement of how well management has matched interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and is the Company’s principal source of income. Fluctuations in interest rates materially affect net interest income. Although market rates were stable during 2012, the yield on earning assets declined by 35 basis points, while the cost of interest-earning liabilities declined by 46 basis points, as longer-term time deposits repriced at lower rates, improving the net interest margin by 4 basis points, from 6.17% in 2011 to 6.21% in 2012.

 

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Net interest income decreased 3.2% to $34.2 million in 2012, compared to an increase of 1.6% in 2011. The decrease in net interest income in 2012 was primarily due to a decline in interest-earning assets along with a decrease in the yield on earning assets. These decreases were somewhat offset by a decline in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

Interest income declined $3.6 million in 2012: $2.6 million was the result of decreased interest-earning assets, and $1.0 million was due to a 35 basis point decline in the yield on interest-earning assets. Interest expense declined $2.5 million in 2012: $0.8 million resulted from decreased interest-bearing liabilities, and $1.6 million was due to a 46 basis point decline in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

Overall, volume, rate and yield changes in interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities contributed to the decrease in net interest income during 2012. As to volume, the Company’s average earning assets decreased $22.6 million during 2012, or 3.9%, while average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $23.9 million, or 4.9%. The Company’s average loans declined by $29.8 million, or 7.3%, during 2012, and average investment securities increased by $5.7 million, or 3.4%, for a net decrease in interest-earning assets of $22.6 million, or 3.9%. Average interest-bearing liabilities declined $23.9 million, or 4.9%. Average borrowings declined $18.7 million, average time deposits declined $19.4 million, average savings deposits increased $12.8 million and average interest-bearing demand deposits increased $1.3 million.

One of the major challenges that we face at the Bank and ALC is investing in quality interest earning assets. Average loans have declined over the last two years at the Bank and ALC. Difficult economic conditions and fierce competition among lenders for quality loans will continue to affect our ability to grow loans. Reducing non-performing assets and attracting and retaining quality loan customers at the bank and ALC remain the primary focus of management.

The Company’s ability to produce net interest income is measured by a ratio called the interest margin. The interest margin is net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets. The interest margin improved slightly from 6.17% in 2011 to 6.21% in 2012.

Interest margins are affected by several factors, one of which is the relationship of rate-sensitive earning assets to rate-sensitive interest-bearing liabilities. This factor determines the effect that fluctuating interest rates will have on net interest income. Rate-sensitive earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are those that can be repriced to current market rates within a relatively short time. The Company’s objective in managing interest rate sensitivity is to achieve reasonable stability in the interest margin throughout interest rate cycles by maintaining the proper balance of rate-sensitive assets and interest-bearing liabilities. For further analysis and discussion of interest rate sensitivity, refer to the section entitled “Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity Management.”

An additional factor that affects the interest margin is the interest rate spread. The interest rate spread measures the difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. This measurement is a more accurate reflection of the effect that market interest rate movements have on interest rate-sensitive assets and liabilities. The interest rate spread improved from 5.95% in 2011 to 6.06% in 2012. The average amount of interest-bearing liabilities, as noted in the table “Yields Earned on Average Interest-Earning Assets and Rates Paid on Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities,” decreased 4.9% in 2012, while the average rate of interest paid decreased from 1.4% in 2011 to 0.98% in 2012. Average interest-earning assets decreased 3.9% in 2012, while the average yield on earning assets decreased from 7.4% in 2011 to 7.0% in 2012.

The percentage of earning assets funded by interest-bearing liabilities also affects the Company’s interest margin. The Company’s earning assets are funded by interest-bearing liabilities, non-interest-bearing demand deposits and shareholders’ equity. The net return on earning assets funded by non-interest-bearing demand deposits and shareholders’ equity exceeds the net return on earning assets funded by interest-bearing liabilities. The Company’s percentage of earning assets funded by interest-bearing liabilities has decreased slightly since

 

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2011. In 2012, 84.2% of the Company’s average earning assets were funded by interest-bearing liabilities, compared with 85.1% in 2011.

Yields Earned on Average Interest-Earning Assets and

Rates Paid on Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities

 

     December 31,  
     2012     2011  
     Average
Balance
     Interest      Yield/
Rate %
    Average
Balance
     Interest      Yield/
Rate %
 
     (In Thousands of Dollars, Except Percentages)  

ASSETS

                

Interest-Earning Assets:

                

Loans (Note A)

   $ 376,644       $ 35,373         9.39   $ 406,436       $ 37,064         9.12

Taxable Investments

     157,457         2,801         1.78     143,127         4,346         3.04

Non-Taxable Investments

     14,716         575         3.91     23,394         936         4.00

Federal Funds Sold

     1,585         4         0.25     —          —          0.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Interest-Earning Assets

     550,402         38,753         7.04     572,957         42,346         7.39
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-Interest-Earning Assets:

                

Other Assets

     48,595              52,816         
  

 

 

         

 

 

       

Total

   $ 598,997            $ 625,773         
  

 

 

         

 

 

       

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                

Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

                

Demand Deposits

   $ 121,498       $ 707         0.58   $ 120,166       $ 1,014         0.84

Savings Deposits

     67,803         223         0.33     54,988         351         0.64

Time Deposits

     268,496         3,503         1.30     287,907         4,895         1.70

Borrowings

     5,573         123         2.21     24,255         758         3.13
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities

     463,370         4,556         0.98     487,316         7,018         1.44
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

                

Demand Deposits

     59,443              59,142         

Other Liabilities

     9,127              2,147         

Shareholders’ Equity

     67,057              77,168         
  

 

 

         

 

 

       

Total

   $ 598,997            $ 625,773         
  

 

 

         

 

 

       

Net Interest Income (Note B)

      $ 34,197            $ 35,328      
     

 

 

         

 

 

    

Net Yield on Interest-Earning Assets

           6.21           6.17
        

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

Note A

 

—For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the average loan amounts outstanding. These loans amounted to $22,667,706 and $21,728,886 for 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Note B

 

—Loan fees of $3,711,430 and $3,430,230 for 2012 and 2011, respectively, are included in interest income amounts above.

 

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Changes in Interest Earned and Interest Expense Resulting from

Changes in Volume and Changes in Rates

The following table sets forth the effect that varying levels of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the applicable rates had on changes in net interest income for 2012 versus 2011 and 2011 versus 2010.

 

     2012 Compared to 2011
Increase (Decrease)
Due to Change In:
    2011 Compared to 2010
Increase (Decrease)
Due to Change In:
 
     Volume     Average
Rate
    Net     Volume     Average
Rate
    Net  
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Interest Earned On:

            

Loans

   $ (2,717   $ 1,026      $ (1,691   $ (506   $ (516   $ (1,022

Taxable Investments

     435        (1,980     (1,545     (376     (1,137     (1,513

Non-Taxable Investments

     (347     (14     (361     82        (29     53   

Federal Funds

     —          4        4        —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Interest-Earning Assets

     (2,629     (964     (3,593     (800     (1,682     (2,482
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest Expense On:

            

Demand Deposits

     11        (318     (307     42        (207     (165

Savings Deposits

     82        (210     (128     30        (27     3   

Time Deposits

     (330     (1,062     (1,392     (90     (1,088     (1,178

Other Borrowings

     (584     (51     (635     (1,393     (322     (1,715
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities

     (821     (1,641     (2,462     (1,411     (1,644     (3,055
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Interest Income

   $ (1,808   $ 677      $ (1,131   $ 611      $ (38   $ 573   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses is an expense used to establish the allowance for loan losses. Actual loan losses, net of recoveries, are charged directly to the allowance. The expense recorded each year is a reflection of actual net losses experienced during the year and management’s judgment as to the adequacy of the allowance to absorb losses inherent to the portfolio. Charge-offs exceeded recoveries by $7.3 million in 2012, and a provision of $4.3 million was expensed for loan losses in 2012, compared to $18.8 million in 2011. The provision for 2012 and 2011 was 1.2% and 4.6% of average loans, respectively. The provisions in 2011 and 2012 were high due to charge-offs and impairments in the real estate development loan portfolio at the Bank. Net charge-offs at the Bank were $4.2 million for the year ending December 31, 2012, compared to $14.2 million for the year ending December 31, 2011. At the Bank, net charge-offs of commercial real estate decreased from $12.9 million in 2011 to $2.8 million in 2012. The severely depressed real estate market in the Bank’s market area continues to adversely impact real estate values and the ability of borrowers to perform, particularly when performance is based on real estate sales. These conditions are the primary cause for the large amount of net charge-offs in 2011 compared to 2012. ALC had net charge-offs of $3.1 million for the year ending December 31, 2012, compared to $3.2 million for the year ending December 31, 2011. For the Company, net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans were 2.0% and 4.3% for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

We believe that growing the loan portfolio at the Bank and ALC with quality customers, along with working through and reducing non-performing loans, should result in both lower provisions for loan losses and a reduced allowance for loans losses.

The ratio of the allowance to loans, net of unearned income, at December 31, 2012 and 2011 was 5.40% and 5.52%, respectively. For additional information regarding the Company’s allowance for loan losses, see “Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses.”

 

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Non-Interest Income

The following table presents the major components of non-interest income for the years indicated.

 

         2012              2011      
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Service Charges and Other Fees on Deposit Accounts

   $ 2,522       $ 2,888   

Credit Life Insurance Commissions and Fees

     955         924   

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

     461         482   

Investment Securities Gains, Net

     1         2,550   

Other Income

     1,626         1,884   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Non-Interest Income

   $ 5,565       $ 8,728   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-interest income decreased by $3.2 million, or 36.2%, in 2012 compared to 2011. Service charges and fees on deposit accounts decreased by $366,000, or 12.7%, in 2012, compared to 2011. In 2012, fees generated from customer overdrafts and non-sufficient funds decreased by $354,000, and regular account service charges decreased by $12,000. The decrease in overdraft and non-sufficient funds charges can be attributed to a change in the regulations that prohibits the Bank from assessing these charges for certain non-recurring electronic transactions. Regular account service charges continued to decline as customers switched from accounts with a monthly service charge to a no-service charge account. This no-service charge account, introduced in the fourth quarter of 2007, has allowed the Bank to attract new customers and has otherwise been profitable by requiring electronic statements and encouraging ATM and debit card use, which generates additional fees.

Service charges and other fees on deposit accounts is the largest component of non-interest income. Revenues from this source have declined in recent years, which appears to be a trend that will continue. Management constantly searches for new sources of fee income from new financial services and products, however, income from these non-interest sources will continue to decline as a percentage of total revenue.

Net gains on security sales were $1,000 and $2.6 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. Income generated in the area of securities gains and losses is dependent on factors that include investment portfolio strategies, interest rate changes and asset liability management strategies.

Other income includes fee income generated from other banking services, such as letters of credit, ATMs, debit and credit cards, check cashing and wire transfers. Other income decreased by $258,000, or 13.7%, in 2012, compared to an increase of 65.1% in 2011, due to a non-recurring $4.2 million insurance settlement received in 2010.

 

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Non-Interest Expense

The following table presents the major components of non-interest expense for the years indicated.

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
         2012             2011      
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Salaries and Employee Benefits

   $ 14,590      $ 14,491   

Occupancy

     1,899        1,922   

Furniture and Equipment

     1,293        1,283   

Impairment on Limited Partnerships

     70        76   

Legal, Accounting and Other Professional Fees

     1,361        1,429   

Stationery and Supplies

     510        538   

Telephone/Communication

     631        686   

Advertising

     307        389   

Collection and Recovery

     499        516   

Impairment on Other Real Estate

     3,583        6,390   

Impairment of Goodwill

     —          4,098   

Realized Loss on Sale of OREO

     1,283        1,607   

FDIC Insurance Assessments

     787        835   

Other

     5,671        6,027   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-Interest Expense

   $ 32,484      $ 40,287   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Efficiency Ratio

     81.7     91.5

Total Non-Interest Expense to Average Assets

     5.4     6.4

Non-interest expense decreased by $7.8 million, or 19.4%, to $32.5 million in 2012, from $40.3 million in 2011. Impairment of goodwill was $4.1 million in 2011, with no impairment charged in 2012. Impairment of OREO decreased by $2.8 million in 2012 compared to 2011. Impairment on OREO at the Bank was $3.0 million and $0.6 million at ALC for 2012, compared to $5.0 million at the Bank and $1.4 million at ALC in 2011. The severely depressed real estate market, along with the continued decline in real estate values, have had a negative effect on these expenses. If the economy remains weak and real estate values decline, further impairment and losses could result.

Premiums paid to the FDIC in the form of deposit assessments decreased slightly in 2012 compared to 2011. These assessments were $787,000 in 2012, compared to $835,000 in 2011. Estimated assessments for 2013 are $0.8 million.

Salaries and employee benefits expense increased by $99,000, or 0.7%, in 2012, compared to an increase of 5.3% in 2011. In 2012, salary expense increased by $16,000, or 0.1%, health insurance expense decreased by $132,000, or 8.3%, and all other compensation and benefit costs increased by $215,000, or 14.2%, when compared with 2011. All other compensation and benefits includes the accrual for the long-term incentive compensation plan in the amount of $408,500 for 2012 and $38,200 for 2011. The 2011 accrual was reduced due to an adjustment as a result of the severance agreement with an executive officer. In 2011, the Company made discretionary contributions on behalf of participants in the United Security Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (With 401(k) Provisions) (the “Plan”) in the form of a match that was equal to 2% of each participant’s elective deferrals. No discretionary match was made in 2012. The Company’s matching contributions to the Plan totaled $297,728 and $427,291 in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Bank invests in limited partnerships that operate qualified affordable housing projects. These partnerships receive tax benefits in the form of tax deductions from operating losses and tax credits. Although the Bank accounts for certain of these investments utilizing the cost method, management analyzes the Bank’s investments in limited partnerships for potential impairment on an annual basis. The investment balances in these

 

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partnerships were $836,000 at December 31, 2012 and $1.5 million at December 31, 2011. Losses in these investments amounted to $70,000 and $76,000 for 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Provision for Income Taxes

A net operating income before tax generated a tax expense of $0.7 million for 2012, compared to a tax benefit of $6.0 million in 2011. The calculation of the income tax provision requires the use of estimates and judgments of management. As part of the Company’s overall business strategy, management must take into account tax laws and regulations that apply to specific tax issues faced by the Company in each year. This analysis includes an evaluation of the amount and timing of the realization of income tax assets or liabilities.

Management’s determination of the realization of the net deferred tax asset is based upon an evaluation of the four possible sources of taxable income: 1) the future reversals of taxable temporary differences; 2) future taxable income, exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards; 3) taxable income in prior carryback years; and 4) tax-planning strategies. In making a conclusion, management has evaluated the available positive and negative evidence impacting these sources of taxable income. The primary sources of positive and negative evidence impacting taxable income are summarized below:

Positive Evidence

 

   

History of earnings – The Company has a strong history of generating earnings and has demonstrated positive earnings in 18 of the last 20 years. After carryback of the 2011 loss, the Company still has approximately $3.5 million in taxable income to carryback if necessary. In addition to the remaining taxable income available in a carryback year, the Company has a full 19-year carryforward period for federal tax purposes and seven years for the State of Alabama to absorb and use any operating losses triggered as a result of reversing deductible differences, such as loan charge-offs or sales of other real estate.

 

   

Creation of future taxable income – The Company has projected future taxable income that will be sufficient to absorb the remaining deferred tax assets after the reversal of future taxable temporary differences. The taxable income forecasting process utilizes the forecasted pre-tax earnings and adjusts for book-tax differences that will be exempt from taxation, primarily tax-exempt interest income and bank-owned life insurance, as well as temporary book-tax differences, including the allowance for loan losses. The projections relied upon for this process are consistent with those used from the Company’s financial forecasting process. Management believes that the projections resulting from the taxable income forecasting process are sound, however, there can be no assurance that such taxable income will be realized due to unanticipated changes in economic and competitive factors.

 

   

Strong capital position – At December 31, 2012, the Company had a Tier 1 capital ratio of 10.51% calculated as a percent of 2012 average assets, substantially above the 5.00% minimum standard to be considered well capitalized per regulatory guidelines. Also, the total risk-based capital ratio of 17.05% substantially exceeds the 10.00% minimum standard to be considered well capitalized.

 

   

Ability to implement tax-planning strategies – The Company has the ability to implement tax planning strategies to maximize the realization of deferred tax assets, such as the sale of assets. As an example, during the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company’s portfolio of securities available for sale had $5.0 million of gross unrealized pre-tax gains that could accelerate the recognition of the associated taxable temporary differences, which management would consider to be a tax planning strategy to maximize the realization of the deferred tax assets that may expire unutilized.

The largest losses experienced were in one type of loan – real estate development. Of the loan loss provision expensed in 2011, 44.1%, or $8.3 million, was in the loan category of real estate loans on undeveloped land or residential lots. Of the loan loss provision expensed in 2012, 25.0%, or $1.1

 

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million, was in the category of real estate development loans, raw land or residential lots. Impairment of OREO originated from these loans amounted to $2.1 million and $1.6 million for 2011 and 2012, respectively. Except in unusual circumstances, the Company no longer invests in these types of loans and is focused on managing this segment of the loan portfolio aggressively.

Negative Evidence

 

   

Cumulative loss position – The Company is currently in a three-year cumulative loss position. Excluding the goodwill impairment in 2011, as this item is nondeductible for income tax purposes, the cumulative continuing operations pre-tax loss position for 2010 through 2012 is $9.6 million. The cumulative loss primarily has resulted from the unprecedented provision for loan losses of $42.3 million during these periods, which management believes will continue to be reduced in future periods. During 2012, the provision for loan losses decreased $14.5 million to $4.3 million, as compared to the provision for loan losses of $18.8 million in 2011.

The Company believes that the positive evidence, when considered in its entirety, outweighs the negative evidence of recent pre-tax losses. See Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” and Note 12, “Income Taxes,” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report for additional information about income taxes.

Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Total loans outstanding net of unearned interest decreased by $46.7 million in 2012, with a loan portfolio totaling $356.7 million as of December 31, 2012. Total loans at the Bank declined 12.5% to $281.6 million in 2012, representing 77.9% of the Company’s loans. Loans at ALC declined 8.1% to $75.1 million in 2012. For 2012, on an average basis, loans represented 68.4% of the Company’s earning assets and provided 91.3% of the Company’s interest income. More stringent underwriting standards at the Bank and ALC, and difficult economic conditions, have led to decreased lending activity. Although quarterly loan growth is a major focus for management in the coming years, quality loan growth will remain a major challenge.

Real estate loans decreased 14.4% to $256.4 million in 2012. The Bank’s real estate loan portfolio is comprised of construction loans to both businesses and individuals for commercial and residential development, commercial buildings, both rental property and owner occupied, with most of this activity being commercial. Real estate loans also consist of other loans secured by real estate, such as one-to-four family dwellings, including mobile homes, loans on land only, multi-family dwellings, non-farm, non-residential real estate and home equity loans. Real estate loans at the Bank declined by $35.8 million, or 13.8%, in 2012 to a balance of $223.3 million at December 31, 2012. Real estate loans at ALC are primarily secured by residential properties, mobile homes and land. These loans declined 18.5% to $33.0 million as of year-end 2012. Real estate loans remain the largest component of the Company’s loan portfolio, comprising 70.9% of total loans outstanding, down from 73.4% at year-end 2011. Real estate lending will likely be the largest segment of the Bank’s portfolio. Management will focus on growing owner occupied commercial loans with decreased reliance on development lending in 2013.

Consumer loans represent the second largest component of the Company’s loan portfolio. These loans include loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures, including credit cards and other related credit plans. Consumer loans increased by $1.3 million at ALC and declined by $4.3 million at the Bank during 2012. ALC’s consumer loans represent 75.2% of the total consumer loans, with a balance at year-end 2012 of $62.5 million. These loans at the Bank amounted to $15.5 million at December 31, 2012. The increase at ALC was the result of a shift of emphasis away from real estate loans to consumer loans. The decline in consumer loans at the Bank resulted from decreased demand due to bad economic conditions and an overall tightening of underwriting standards.

 

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Commercial, financial and agricultural loans decreased by 3.6% during 2012 to $42.9 million at December 31, 2012. Loans to tax exempt entities, such as municipalities and counties, increased by $9.2 million in 2012 and decreased by $2.8 million in 2011. All other commercial loans declined by $9.8 million in 2012. All of the commercial loans originated at the Bank. The increase in 2012 resulted from one loan to a municipal water authority in the amount of $10.5 million that was funded in 2012.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of the collectibility of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio and changes in its risk profile, credit concentrations, historical trends and economic conditions. This evaluation also considers the balance of impaired loans. Losses on individually-identified impaired loans may be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at each loan’s original effective market interest rate. As a practical expedient, impairment may be measured based on the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. When the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recorded through the provision and added to the allowance for loan losses. Large pools of smaller balance, homogeneous loans are subjected to a collective evaluation for impairment, considering delinquency and repossession statistics, historical charge-off trends, trends in the economy and other factors. Though management believes the allowance for loan losses to be adequate, taking into consideration the views of regulators, the current economic environment and the amount of subjective judgment involved in the calculation, there can be no assurance that the allowance for loan losses is sufficient, and ultimate losses may vary from their estimates. Estimates are reviewed periodically, and, as adjustments become necessary, they are reported in earnings during the periods in which they become known.

The Bank’s loan policy requires immediate recognition of a loss if significant doubt exists as to the repayment of the principal balance of a loan. Consumer installment loans at the Bank and ALC are generally recognized as losses if they become 120 days delinquent. Exceptions are made specifically for loans that are secured by real estate and if the borrower is in a repayment plan under the bankruptcy statutes. At the time of the plan approval, any amount above the cash flow value of the plan is charged-off, and as long as the loans are paying in accordance with the bankruptcy plan, they are not charged-off.

A credit review of the Bank’s individual loans is conducted periodically. A risk rating is assigned to each loan and is reviewed at least annually. In assigning risk, management takes into consideration the capacity of the borrower to repay, collateral values, current economic conditions and other factors. Management also monitors the credit quality of the loan portfolio through the use of an annual outside comprehensive loan review. Based on the underwriting standards in the loan policy, the Bank does not actively market mortgages to subprime borrowers. However, over time, some of the Bank’s customers could migrate into categories that might demonstrate some of the same characteristics as subprime borrowers. With current underwriting standards and ongoing monitoring of credit quality within the portfolio, the volume of such customers is inconsequential.

The Bank utilizes a written loan policy, which guides lending personnel in applying consistent underwriting standards. This policy is intended to aid loan officers and lending personnel in making sound credit decisions and to assure compliance with state and federal regulations. The policy is comprehensive in scope and includes guidance on both desirable and undesirable loans. Individual loan officer lending limits are reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors. Documentation requirements for various loan types are also included in the policy. The lending function is managed by utilizing various committees, consisting of management and board members. The Executive Loan Committee, made up of senior management, has lending authority up to $2.0 million. Loan requests exceeding $2.0 million require approval of the Directors’ Loan Committee, made up of four outside directors and the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). Loans in excess of $10.0 million require the approval of the Board of Directors. The Problem Asset Review Committee, composed of the CEO, the Chief Credit Officer (“CCO”), the Executive Vice President (“EVP”), Commercial Division, and the EVP, Retail Division, with attendance of the Special Assets Manager, meets monthly to review problem assets. Impaired loans in excess of $500,000 are reviewed monthly to assist the CCO in calculating and evaluating the

 

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adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. OREO with balances of $500,000 and over are also reviewed at the monthly meetings, along with non-performing loans of $250,000 and greater. This same committee reviews non-performing loans of $50,000 and over on a quarterly basis.

The Credit Policy Committee, chaired by the CCO, consisting of the CEO, the EVP, Commercial Division, the EVP, Retail Division, and one senior lender, meets weekly to review loan downgrades, upgrades, charge-offs, and any loan policy changes.

The Credit Quality Control Committee, chaired by the CCO, meets quarterly to assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. This committee, consisting of senior management, as well as various lending and credit administration personnel, reviews valuations for non-performing loans and OREO prior to the release of financial statements and the filing of quarterly results.

ALC’s management oversees its loan portfolio by establishing credit criteria and underwriting standards through a loan committee comprised of members of ALC’s Board of Directors and ALC’s district and office managers. This Committee is aided by a formal loan policy, which is reviewed at least annually with revisions made as directed by ALC’s Board of Directors and management. ALC’s individual branches are supervised by three district managers who report to the ALC COO. Because of the very nature of ALC’s business, many of the borrowers served by ALC could be deemed to demonstrate some of the same characteristics as subprime borrowers. Although the Company and ALC believe that serving the communities in which ALC is located includes service to these customers, ALC’s management and loan officers remain diligent in making careful loan decisions based on the credit criteria and underwriting standards established by the loan committee.

The following table shows the Company’s loan distribution as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
           2012                 2011        
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Real Estate

   $ 256,354      $ 299,594   

Installment (Consumer)

     62,521        65,483   

Commercial, Financial and Agricultural

     42,903        43,060   

Less: Unearned Interest, Commissions and Fees

     (5,100     (4,786
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 356,678      $ 403,351   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The amounts of total loans (excluding installment loans) outstanding at December 31, 2012, which, based on the remaining scheduled repayments of principal, are due in (1) one year or less, (2) more than one year but within five years and (3) more than five years, are shown in the following table.

 

     Maturing  
     Within
One Year
     After One
but Within
Five Years
     After Five
Years
     Total  
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Commercial, Financial and Agricultural

   $ 31,383       $ 11,298       $ 222       $ 42,903   

Real Estate-Mortgage

     104,855         121,791         29,708         256,354   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 136,238       $ 133,089       $ 29,930       $ 299,257   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Variable rate loans totaled approximately $57.3 million and are included in the one-year category.

 

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Non-Performing Assets

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more at December 31, 2012 declined to $1.6 million, a decrease of $761,000 compared to year-end 2011. Accruing loans past due 90 days or more at the Bank declined by $224,000 to $0 at December 31, 2012. These loans at ALC declined by $537,000 million to $1.6 million over the same period. These loans are closely monitored, and, if any deterioration in the borrowers ability to pay occurs, they are placed on non-accrual status.

Impaired loans totaled $54.3 million and $61.9 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease in impaired loans at December 31, 2012 resulted from paydowns of $6.9 million, charge-offs of $3.4 million, transfers to other real estate or repossessions of $6.7 million, and upgrades of $3.4 million, offset somewhat by the addition of $12.8 million in newly impaired loans. The decline in real estate values and the severely depressed real estate market have affected the value of the underlying collateral and the borrowers’ ability to service the debt on these loans. There was approximately $11.1 million in the allowance for loan losses specifically allocated to these impaired loans at each of December 31, 2012 and 2011. Loans totaling $28.1 million and $34.6 million for 2012 and 2011, respectively, although considered impaired under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 310, have no measurable impairment, and no allowance for loan losses is specifically allocated to these loans. The average recorded investment in impaired loans for 2012 and 2011 was approximately $54.2 million and $49.5 million, respectively. Income recognized on impaired loans amounted to approximately $2.5 million in 2012 and $2.2 million in 2011.

Non-performing assets as a percentage of loans net of unearned interest and other real estate was 10.4% at December 31, 2012, compared to 8.5% at December 31, 2011. Non-performing assets increased by $2.9 million in 2012 compared to 2011, loans on non-accrual increased by $7.1 million and loans past due 90 days or more declined by $761,000. Other real estate acquired in settlement of loans consisted of 4 residential properties and 38 commercial properties totaling $11.1 million at the Bank and 71 residential properties and 12 commercial properties totaling $2.2 million at ALC. Management is making every effort to dispose of these properties in a timely manner, but the national economic downturn and the severely depressed real estate market in the market areas of the Bank and ALC are negatively impacting this process. Management reviews these loans and reports to the Bank’s Board of Directors monthly.

Loans are considered restructured loans if concessions have been granted to borrowers that are experiencing financial difficulty. The concessions granted generally involve the modification of terms of the loan, such as changes in payment schedule or interest rate, which generally would not otherwise be considered. Restructured loans can involve loans remaining on nonaccrual, moving to nonaccrual or continuing on accrual status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. Nonaccrual restructured loans are included and treated with all other nonaccrual loans. In addition, all accruing restructured loans are being reported as troubled debt restructurings. Generally, restructured loans remain on nonaccrual until the customer has attained a sustained period of repayment performance under the modified loan terms (generally a minimum of six months). However, performance prior to the restructuring, or significant events that coincide with the restructuring, are considered in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and whether the loan should be returned to or maintained on nonaccrual status. If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is not reasonably assured, the loan remains on nonaccrual. Based on the above, the Company had $12,397,049 and $1,821,696 of non-accruing loans that were restructured and remained on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In addition, the Company had $119,020 of restructured loans that were restored to accrual status based on a sustained period of repayment performance at December 31, 2012, compared to $2.5 million at December 31, 2011.

 

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The following table presents information on non-performing loans and real estate acquired in settlement of loans.

 

     Consolidated  
     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Non-Performing Assets:

    

Loans Accounted for on a Non-Accrual Basis

   $ 23,618      $ 16,502   

Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More

     1,571        2,332   

Real Estate Acquired in Settlement of Loans

     13,286        16,774   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 38,475      $ 35,608   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-Performing Assets as a Percent of Net

    

Loans and Other Real Estate

     10.40     8.48
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     FUSB  
     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Non-Performing Assets:

    

Loans Accounted for on a Non-Accrual Basis

   $ 23,351      $ 14,616   

Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More

     —          224   

Real Estate Acquired in Settlement of Loans

     11,089        12,606   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 34,440      $ 27,446   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-Performing Assets as a Percent of Net

    

Loans and Other Real Estate

     11.77     8.21
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     ALC  
     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Non-Performing Assets:

    

Loans Accounted for on a Non-Accrual Basis

   $ 267      $ 1,886   

Accruing Loans Past Due 90 Days or More

     1,571        2,108   

Real Estate Acquired in Settlement of Loans

     2,197        4,168   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,035      $ 8,162   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-Performing Assets as a Percent of Net

    

Loans and Other Real Estate

     5.22     9.50
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Summarized below is information concerning income on those loans with deferred interest or principal payments resulting from deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower.

 

     December 31,  
         2012              2011      
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Total Loans Accounted for on a Non-Accrual Basis

   $ 23,618       $ 16,502   

Interest Income That Would Have Been Recorded Under Original Terms

     1,058         1,460   

Interest Income Reported and Recorded During the Year

     158         36   

 

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Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table shows an allocation of the allowance for loan losses for the two years indicated.

 

     December 31,  
     2012     2011  
     Allocation
Allowance
     Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
    Allocation
Allowance
     Percent
of Loans
In Each
Category
To Total
Loans
 
     (In Thousands of Dollars, Except Percentages)  

Commerical, Financial and Agricultural

   $ 977         12   $ 1,145         11

Real Estate

     15,334         71        18,163         73   

Installment (Consumer)

     2,967         17        2,959         16   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 19,278         100   $ 22,267         100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

In establishing the allowance for loan losses, management created the following risk groups for evaluating the loan portfolio:

 

   

Large classified loans and impaired loans are evaluated individually, with specific reserves allocated based on management’s review, consistent with ASC Topic 310.

 

   

The allowance for large pools of smaller-balance, homogeneous loans is based on such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio, overall portfolio quality, adequacy of the underlying collateral value, loan concentrations, historical charge-off trends and economic conditions that may affect the borrowers’ ability to pay, consistent with ASC Topic 450.

Net charge-offs as shown in the “Summary of Loan Loss Experience” table below indicate the trend for the last two years.

Summary of Loan Loss Experience

This table summarizes the Bank’s loan loss experience for each of the two years indicated.

 

     December 31,  
     2012     2011  
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Balance of Allowance for Loan Loss at Beginning of Period

   $ 22,267      $ 20,936   

Charge-Offs:

    

Commercial, Financial and Agricultural

     (1,277     (407

Real Estate-Mortgage

     (4,307     (14,938

Installment (Consumer)

     (3,449     (3,413

Credit Cards

     (17     (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (9,050     (18,761

Recoveries:

    

Commercial, Financial and Agricultural

     156        152   

Real Estate-Mortgage

     671        310   

Installment (Consumer)

     894        828   

Credit Cards

     2        —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,723        1,290   

Net Charge-Offs

     (7,327     (17,471

Provision for Loan Losses

     4,338        18,802   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance of Allowance for Loan Loss at End of Period

   $ 19,278      $ 22,267   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Charge-Offs During Period to Average Loans Outstanding

     1.95     4.30

 

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Investment Securities Available-for-Sale and Derivative Instruments

Investment securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, are carried at fair value. They include mortgage-backed securities, obligations of states, counties and political subdivisions, U.S. treasury and government sponsored agency securities and other securities. Investment securities held-to-maturity consists of obligations of states, counties and political subdivisions and U.S. government sponsored agency securities, which are carried at cost. Investment securities declined from $123.3 million at December 31, 2011 to $113.7 million at December 31, 2012.

Because of their liquidity, credit quality and yield characteristics, the majority of the purchases of taxable securities have been purchases of agency-guaranteed mortgage-backed obligations and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”). The mortgage-backed obligations in which the Bank invests represent an undivided interest in a pool of residential mortgages or may be collateralized by a pool of residential mortgages (“mortgage-backed securities”). The Company does not invest in mortgage-backed securities that contain Alt-A type mortgages or subprime mortgages.

Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs present some degree of additional risk in that mortgages collateralizing these securities can be refinanced, thereby affecting the future yield and market value of the portfolio. Management expects the annual repayment of the underlying mortgages to vary as a result of monthly repayment of principal and/or interest required under terms of the underlying promissory notes. Further, the actual rate of repayment is subject to changes depending upon the terms of the underlying mortgages, the relative level of mortgage interest rates and the structure of the securities. When relative interest rates decline to levels below that of the underlying mortgages, acceleration of principal repayment is expected as some borrowers on the underlying mortgages refinance to lower rates. When the underlying rates on mortgage loans are comparable to market rates, repayment more closely conforms to scheduled amortization in accordance with terms of the promissory note with additional repayment as a result of sales of homes collateralizing the mortgage loans constituting the security. Although maturities of the underlying mortgage loans may range up to 30 years, scheduled principal and normal prepayments substantially shorten the average maturities.

Interest rate risk contained in the overall securities portfolio is formally monitored on a monthly basis. Management assesses each month how risk levels in the investment portfolio affect overall company-wide interest rate risk. Expected changes in forecasted yield, earnings and market value of the bond portfolio are generally attributable to fluctuations in interest rates, as well as volatility caused by general uncertainty over the economy, inflation and future interest rate trends.

The composition of the Bank’s investment portfolio reflects the Bank’s investment strategy of maximizing portfolio yields commensurate with risk and liquidity considerations. The primary objectives of the Bank’s investment strategy are to maintain an appropriate level of liquidity and to provide a tool to assist in controlling the Bank’s interest rate position, while at the same time producing adequate levels of interest income. As of December 31, 2012, the investment portfolio had an estimated average maturity of 2.8 years.

Fair market values of securities can vary significantly as interest rates change. The gross unrealized gains and losses in the securities portfolio are not expected to have a material impact on liquidity or other funding needs. There were net unrealized gains of $3.1 million in the securities portfolio on December 31, 2012, versus $3.0 million net unrealized gains at year-end 2011.

 

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Investment Securities

The following table sets forth the amortized costs of investment securities, as well as their fair value and related unrealized gains or losses on the dates indicated.

 

     Available-for-Sale  
     December 31,  
     2012      2011  
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

   $ 74,117       $ 96,104   

Obligations of States, Counties and Political Subdivisions

     13,395         14,684   

U.S. Treasury and Government Sponsored Agency Securities

     80         6,565   

Other Securities

     —           9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Book Value

     87,592         117,362   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Gains

     5,022         4,808   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Market Value

   $ 92,614       $ 122,170   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Held-to-Maturity  
     December 31,  
     2012      2011  
    

(In Thousands of

Dollars)

 

Obligations of States, Counties and Political Subdivisions

   $ —         $ 1,170   

U.S. Treasury and Government Sponsored Agency Securities

   $ 21,136       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Book Value

   $ 21,136       $ 1,170   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment Securities Maturity Schedule

 

     Stated Maturity as of December 31, 2012  
     Within One
Year
    After One But
Within Five
Years
    After Five But
Within Ten
Years
    After
Ten Years
 
     Amount      Yield     Amount      Yield     Amount      Yield     Amount      Yield  
     (In Thousands of Dollars, Except Yields)  

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:

  

U.S. Treasury and Government Sponsored Agency Securities

   $ —           0.00   $ 80         0.25   $ —           0.00   $ —           0.00

State, County and Municipal Obligations

     403         5.81        2,341         5.62        1,760         5.61        10,477         5.74   

Mortgage-Backed Securities

     77         3.49        2,491         3.03        24,728         2.92        50,257         2.25   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 480         5.44   $ 4,912         4.22   $ 26,488         3.10   $ 60,734         2.85
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Securities With Stated Maturity

                  $ 92,614         3.01
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value and tax equivalent market yields.

 

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Condensed Portfolio Maturity Schedule

 

Maturity Summary as of December 31, 2012

   Dollar
Amount
     Portfolio
Percentage
 
     (In Thousands
of Dollars)
        

Maturing in 3 months or less

   $ 1         0.00

Maturing in greater than 3 months to 1 year

     479         0.42   

Maturing in greater than 1 to 3 years

     580         0.51   

Maturing in greater than 3 to 5 years

     4,332         3.81   

Maturing in greater than 5 to 15 years

     73,711         64.80   

Maturing in over 15 years

     34,647         30.46   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 113,750         100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Condensed Portfolio Repricing Schedule

 

Repricing Summary as of December 31, 2012

   Dollar
Amount
     Portfolio
Percentage
 
     (In Thousands
of Dollars)
        

Repricing in 30 days or less

   $ 5,332         4.69

Repricing in 31 days to 1 year

     1,173         1.03   

Repricing in greater than 1 to 3 years

     1,339         1.18   

Repricing in greater than 3 to 5 years

     6,892         6.06   

Repricing in greater than 5 to 15 years

     71,566         62.91   

Repricing in over 15 years

     27,448         24.13   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 113,750         100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The tables above reflect all securities at market value on December 31, 2012.

Security Gains

Non-interest income from securities transactions was a gain for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. Transactions affecting the Bank’s investment portfolio are directed by the Bank’s asset and liability management activities and strategies. Although short-term losses may occur from time to time, the “pruning” of the portfolio is designed to maintain the strength of the investment portfolio.

The table below shows the associated net gains for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

     December 31,  
     2012      2011  

Investment Securities

   $ 764       $ 2,549,963   

Volumes of sales, as well as other information regarding investment securities, are discussed further in Note 3, “Investment Securities,” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company’s long-lived assets consist of the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets of acquired businesses (“goodwill”). Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis or more often if events and circumstances indicate that impairment may exist.

 

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A test of goodwill for impairment consists of two steps in which the need for recognition is determined in Step One. In Step Two, the measurement of the actual impairment to be recognized, if deemed required by Step One, is calculated. The Company tested its goodwill as of October 31, 2011, which indicated impairment of all of the $4.1 million of goodwill reported by the Company. Refer to the discussion of intangible assets in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report for a discussion of these approaches and Note 7, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets,” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report for a discussion of the assumptions.

Deposits

Core deposits, which exclude time deposits of $100,000 or more, provide for a relatively stable funding source that supports earning assets. The Company’s core deposits totaled $380.1 million, or 77.7% of total deposits, at December 31, 2012, and totaled $391.4 million, or 74.3% of total deposits, at December 31, 2011.

Deposits, in particular core deposits, have historically been the Company’s primary source of funding and have enabled the Company to successfully meet both short-term and long-term liquidity needs. Management anticipates that such deposits will continue to be the Company’s primary source of funding in the future, although economic and competitive factors could affect this funding source. The Company’s loan-to-deposit ratio was 69.0% at December 31, 2012 and 72.3% at the end of 2011. Loans declined in 2012 by $46.7 million, and deposits declined by $38.1 million.

Time deposits in excess of $100,000 and brokered deposits decreased 19.7% to $108.9 million as of December 31, 2012. Included in these large deposits are $21.9 million in brokered certificates of deposit at year-end 2012, compared with $35.3 million at year-end 2011. Management has used brokered deposits as a funding source when rates and terms are more attractive than other funding sources.

The sensitivity of the Bank’s deposit rates to changes in market interest rates is reflected in its average interest rate paid on interest-bearing deposits. During 2012, although market interest rates remained unchanged, the Bank’s average rate on interest bearing deposits declined from 1.35% in 2011 to 0.97% in 2012, as longer-term certificates of deposit matured and repriced at lower rates.

Management, as part of an overall program to emphasize the growth of transaction deposit accounts, continues to promote online banking and an online bill paying program, as well as enhance the telephone-banking product. In addition, continued effort is being placed on deposit promotions, direct-mail campaigns and cross-selling efforts.

Average Daily Amount of Deposits and Rates

The average daily amount of deposits and rates paid on such deposits are summarized for the periods in the following table.

 

     December 31,  
     2012     2011  
     Amount      Rate     Amount      Rate  
     (In Thousands of Dollars, Except Percentages)  

Non-Interest Bearing Demand Deposit Accounts

   $ 59,443         $ 59,142      

Interest-Bearing Demand Deposit Accounts

     121,498         0.58     120,166         0.84

Savings Deposits

     67,803         0.33        54,988         0.64   

Time Deposits

     268,496         1.30        287,907         1.70   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 517,240         0.97   $ 522,203         1.35
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Maturities of time certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more outstanding at December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows:

 

Maturities

   Time
Certificates of
Deposit
 

3 Months or Less

   $ 23,270,592   

Over 3 Through 6 Months

     22,103,613   

Over 6 Through 12 Months

     16,724,667   

Over 12 Months

     46,828,279   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 108,927,151   
  

 

 

 

Other Borrowings

Other interest-bearing liabilities consist of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. This category continues to be utilized as an alternative source of funds. During 2012, the average other interest-bearing liabilities represented 1.2% of the average total interest-bearing liabilities, compared to 5.0% in 2011. The advances from the FHLB are an alternative to funding sources with similar maturities, such as certificates of deposit. These advances generally offer more attractive rates when compared to other mid-term financing options. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase averaged $449,215 in 2011 and $651,752 in 2012. For additional information and discussion of these borrowings, refer to Notes 10 and 11, “Short-Term Borrowings” and “Long-Term Debt,” respectively, in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report.

The following table shows information for the last two years regarding the Bank’s short- and long-term borrowings consisting of treasury, tax and loan deposits, federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings from the FHLB.

 

     Short-Term  Borrowings
Maturity Less Than One
Year
    Long-Term  Borrowings
Maturity One Year or
Greater
 
     (Dollars in Thousands, Except Percentages)  

Year-Ended December 31:

    

2012

   $ 638      $ —     

2011

     356        20,000   

Weighted Average Interest Rate at Year-End:

    

2012

     1.50     0.00

2011

     2.00        2.17   

Maximum Amount Outstanding at Any Month’s End:

    

2012

   $ 1,332      $ 20,000   

2011

     1,595        30,000   

Average Amount Outstanding During the Year:

    

2012

   $ 654      $ 4,918   

2011

     884        23,370   

Weighted Average Interest Rate During the Year:

    

2012

     1.50     2.30

2011

     0.77        3.12   

Shareholders’ Equity

The Company has always placed great emphasis on maintaining its strong capital base. At December 31, 2012, shareholders’ equity totaled $68.6 million, or 12.1% of total assets, compared to 10.6% for year-end 2011.

 

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This level of equity should indicate to the Company’s shareholders, customers and regulators that Bancshares is financially sound and offers the ability to sustain an appropriate degree of leverage to provide a desirable level of profitability and growth.

Although shareholders’ equity is well above minimum regulatory capital levels, it was eroded by operating losses during 2010 and 2011. Refer to the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity in the financial statements for a complete description of the changes to the components of shareholders’ equity for 2012 and 2011.

In connection with the United Security Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan, no shares were purchased in 2012, and 275 shares were purchased in 2011. The plan permits non-employee directors to invest their directors’ fees and to receive the adjusted value of the deferred amounts in cash and/or shares of Bancshares’ common stock. For more information related to this plan, see Note 14, “Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan,” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report.

Bancshares initiated a share repurchase program in January 2006, under which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to 642,785 shares of common stock before December 31, 2007. In December 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, the Board of Directors extended the expiration date of the share repurchase program for an additional year. Currently, the share repurchase program is set to expire on December 31, 2013. There are 242,303 shares available for repurchase under this plan, at management’s discretion.

The Company’s Board of Directors evaluates dividend payments based on the Company’s level of earnings and our desire to maintain a strong capital base, as well as regulatory requirements relating to the payment of dividends. There were no cash dividends declared during 2012.

Bancshares is required to comply with capital adequacy standards established by the Federal Reserve and the FDIC. Currently, there are two basic measures of capital adequacy: a risk-based measure and a leverage measure. The risk-based capital standards are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profile among banks and bank holding companies, to account for off-balance sheet exposure and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid assets. Assets and off-balance sheet items are assigned to risk categories, each with a specified risk weight factor. The resulting capital ratios represent capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet items. The banking regulatory agencies also have adopted regulations that supplement the risk-based guidelines to include a minimum leverage ratio of 3% of Tier 1 Capital (as defined below) to total assets, less goodwill (the “leverage ratio”). Depending upon the risk profile of the institution and other factors, the regulatory agencies may require a leverage ratio of 1% or 2% higher than the minimum 3% level.

The minimum standard for the ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets is 8%. At least 50% of that capital level must consist of common equity, undivided profits and non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, less goodwill and certain other intangibles (“Tier 1 Capital”). The remainder (“Tier II Capital”) may consist of a limited amount of other preferred stock, mandatory convertible securities, subordinated debt and a limited amount of the allowance for loan losses. The sum of Tier 1 Capital and Tier II Capital is “total risk-based capital.”

Risk-Based Capital Requirements

 

     Minimum
Regulatory
Requirements
    Well-
Capitalized
Regulatory
Requirements
    Bancshares’
Ratio at
December 31,
2012
 

Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

     8.00     10.00     17.05

Tier I Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets

     4.00     6.00     15.76

Tier I Leverage Ratio

     3.00     5.00     10.51

 

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The Bank exceeded the ratios required for well-capitalized banks, as defined by federal banking regulators, in addition to meeting the minimum regulatory ratios.

Ratio Analysis

The following table presents operating and equity performance ratios for each of the last two years.

 

     December 31,  
     2012     2011  

Return on Average Assets

     0.37     (1.45 )% 

Return on Average Equity

     3.27     (11.76 )% 

Cash Dividend Payout Ratio

     N/A        N/A   

Average Equity to Average Assets Ratio

     11.19     12.33

Liquidity and Interest Rate Sensitivity Management

The primary functions of asset and liability management are to (1) assure adequate liquidity, (2) maintain an appropriate balance between interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities, (3) maximize the profit of the Bank and (4) reduce risks to the Bank’s capital. Liquidity management involves the ability to meet day-to-day cash flow requirements of the Bank’s customers, whether they are depositors wishing to withdraw funds or borrowers requiring funds to meet their credit needs. Without proper liquidity management, the Bank would not be able to perform a primary function under its role as a financial intermediary and would not be able to meet the needs of the communities that it serves. Interest rate risk management focuses on the maturity structure and repricing characteristics of its assets and liabilities when changes occur in market interest rates. Effective interest rate sensitivity management ensures that both assets and liabilities respond to changes in interest rates within an acceptable time frame, thereby minimizing the effect of such interest rate movements on short- and long-term net interest margin and net interest income.

The asset portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity primarily from two sources. These are principal payments and maturities of loans and maturities and principal payments from the investment portfolio. Other short-term investments, such as federal funds sold, are additional sources of liquidity. Loans maturing or repricing in one year or less amounted to $155.5 million at December 31, 2012.

Investment securities forecasted to mature or reprice over the twelve months ending December 31, 2013 are estimated to be more than $6.5 million, or about 5.8%, of the investment portfolio as of December 31, 2012. For comparison, principal payments on investment securities totaled $32.2 million in 2012.

Although the majority of the securities portfolio has legal final maturities longer than 10 years, a substantial percentage of the portfolio provides monthly principal and interest payments and consists of securities that are readily marketable and easily convertible into cash on short notice. As of December 31, 2012, the bond portfolio had an expected average maturity of 2.8 years, and approximately 76.9% of the $92.6 million in bonds was expected to be repaid within 5 years. However, management does not rely solely upon the investment portfolio to generate cash flows to fund loans, capital expenditures, dividends, debt repayment and other cash requirements. Instead, these activities are funded by cash flows from loan payments, as well as increases in deposits and short-term borrowings.

The liability portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity through interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing deposit accounts. Federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term and long-term borrowings are additional sources of liquidity. Liquidity management involves the continual monitoring of the sources and uses of funds to maintain an acceptable cash position. Long-term liquidity management focuses on considerations related to the total balance sheet structure.

 

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The Bank, at December 31, 2012, had long-term debt and short-term borrowings that, on average, represented 0.93% of total liabilities and equity, compared to 3.9% at year-end 2011.

The Bank currently has up to $170.1 million in additional borrowing capacity from the FHLB and $17.8 million in established federal funds lines.

Interest rate sensitivity is a function of the repricing characteristics of all of the Bank’s assets and liabilities. These repricing characteristics are the time frames during which the interest-bearing assets and liabilities are subject to changes in interest rates, either at replacement or maturity, during the life of the instruments. Measuring interest rate sensitivity is a function of the differences in the volume of assets and the volume of liabilities that are subject to repricing in future time periods. These differences are known as interest sensitivity gaps and are usually calculated for segments of time and on a cumulative basis.

Measuring Interest Rate Sensitivity: Gap analysis is a technique used to measure interest rate sensitivity at a particular point in time, an example of which is presented below. Assets and liabilities are placed in gap intervals based on their repricing dates. Assets and liabilities for which no specific repricing dates exist are placed in gap intervals based on management’s judgment concerning their most likely repricing behaviors.

A net gap for each time period is calculated by subtracting the liabilities repricing in that interval from the assets repricing. A positive gap – more assets repricing than liabilities – will benefit net interest income if rates are rising and will detract from net interest income in a falling rate environment. Conversely, a negative gap – more liabilities repricing than assets – will benefit net interest income in a declining interest rate environment and will detract from net interest income in a rising interest rate environment.

Gap analysis is the simplest representation of the Bank’s interest rate sensitivity. However, it cannot reveal the impact of factors, such as administered rates, pricing strategies on consumer and business deposits, changes in balance sheet mix or the effect of various options embedded in balance sheet instruments, such as refinancing rates within the loan and bond portfolios.

The accompanying table shows the Bank’s interest rate sensitivity position at December 31, 2012, as measured by Gap analysis. Over the next 12 months, approximately $12.1 million more interest-bearing liabilities than interest-earning assets can be repriced to current market rates at least once. This analysis indicates that the Bank has a negative gap within the next 12-month range.

Simple Gap analysis is no longer considered to be as accurate a tool for measuring interest rate risk as pro forma income simulation because it does not make an allowance for how much an item reprices as interest rates change, only that it is possible that the item could reprice. Accordingly, the Bank does not rely solely on Gap analysis but instead measures changes in net interest income and net interest margin through income simulation over +/-1%, 2%, 3% and 4% interest rate shocks. Our estimates have consistently shown that the Bank has very limited, if any, net interest margin and net interest income risk to rising interest rates.

 

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Maturity and Repricing Report

 

    December 31, 2012  
    (In Thousands of Dollars, Except Percentages)  
    0-3
Months
    4-12
Months
    

Total 1

Year or

Less

    1-5
Years
    Over 5
Years
    Non-Rate
Sensitive
    Total  

Earning Assets:

                    

Loans (Net of Unearned Income)

  $ 93,943      $ 61,603       $ 155,546      $ 165,813      $ 35,319      $ —        $ 356,678   

Investment Securities

    5,332        1,173         6,505        7,738        99,507        —          113,750   

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

    936        —           936        —          —          —          936   

Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks

    41,945        —           41,945        —          —          —          41,945   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Earning Assets

  $ 142,156      $ 62,776       $ 204,932      $ 173,551      $ 134,826      $ —        $ 513,309   

Percent of Total Earning Assets

    27.7     12.2      39.9     33.8     26.3     0.0     100.0

Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

                

Interest-Bearing Deposits and Liabilities

                

Demand Deposits

  $ 24,844      $ —         $ 24,844      $ 99,375      $ —        $ —        $ 124,219   

Savings Deposits

    13,059        —           13,059        52,237        —          —          65,296   

Time Deposits

    59,340        94,907         154,247        87,524        —          —          241,771   

Borrowings

    638        —           638        —          —          —          638   

Non-Interest-Bearing Liabilities:

                

Demand Deposits

  $ —        $ —         $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 57,747      $ 57,747   
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Funding Sources

  $ 97,881      $ 94,907       $ 192,788      $ 239,136      $ —        $ 57,747      $ 489,671   

Percent of Total Funding Sources

    20.0     19.4      39.4     48.8     0.0     11.8     100.0

Interest-Sensitivity Gap (Balance Sheet)

  $ 44,275      $ (32,131    $ 12,144      $ (65,585   $ 134,826      $ (57,747   $ 23,638   

Derivative Instruments

  $ —        $ —         $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Interest-Sensitivity Gap

  $ 44,275      $ (32,131    $ 12,144      $ (65,585   $ 134,826      $ (57,747   $ 23,638   

Cumulative Interest-Sensitivity Gap

  $ 44,275      $ 12,144         N/A      $ (53,441   $ 81,385      $ 23,638      $ 47,276   
    0-3
Months
    4-12
Months
    

Total 1

Year or

Less

    1-5
Years
   

 

    Over 5
Years
Non-Rate
Sensitive
    Total  

Ratio of Earning Assets to Funding Sources and Derivative Instruments

    1.45     0.66      1.06     0.73       2.33     1.00

Cumulative Ratio

    1.45     1.06      N/A        0.88       1.05     1.05

Assessing Short-Term Interest Rate Risk – Net Interest Margin Simulation

On a monthly basis, the Bank simulates how changes in short- and long-term interest rates will impact future profitability, as reflected by changes in the Bank’s net interest margin. The tables below depict how, as of December 31, 2012, pre-tax net interest margins and pre-tax net income are forecast to change over time frames of six months, one year, two years and five years under the six listed interest rate scenarios. The interest rate scenarios are immediate and parallel shifts in short- and long-term interest rates.

 

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Average Change in Net Interest Margin from Level Interest Rate Forecast (basis points, pre-tax):

 

     6 Months      1 Year      2 Years      5 Years  

+1%

     8         7         8         12   

+2%

     -1         -5         -3         8   

+3%

     -18         -23         -21         -   

+4%

     -36         -44         -39         -6   

-1%

     -4         -5         -5         -2   

-2%

     -9         -10         -12         -10   

-3%

     -15         -17         -19         -16   

-4%

     -18         -21         -23         -21   

Change in Net Interest Income from Level Interest Rate Forecast (dollars, pre-tax):

 

     6 Months     1 Year     2 Years     5 Years  

+1%

   $ 237,528      $ 396,176      $ 885,058      $ 3,539,966   

+2%

     (39,311     (270,012     (397,137     2,454,320   

+3%

     (508,015     (1,340,999     (2,426,492     22,934   

+4%

     (1,031,568     (2,519,222     (4,499,237     (1,741,237

-1%

     (117,678     (260,045     (536,801     (535,146

-2%

     (245,709     (597,605     (1,370,874     (2,753,727

-3%

     (423,602     (984,156     (2,197,415     (4,690,660

-4%

     (514,934     (1,198,193     (2,693,393     (6,095,184

Assessing Long-Term Interest Rate Risk – Market Value of Equity and Estimating Modified Durations for Assets and Liabilities

On a monthly basis, the Bank calculates how changes in interest rates would impact the market value of its assets and liabilities, as well as changes in long-term profitability. The process is similar to assessing short-term risk but emphasizes and is measured over a five-year time period, which allows for a more comprehensive assessment of longer-term repricing and cash flow imbalances that may not be captured by short-term net interest margin simulation. The results of these calculations are representative of long-term interest rate risk, both in terms of changes in the present value of the Bank’s assets and liabilities, as well as long-term changes in core profitability.

Market Value of Equity and Estimated Modified Duration of Assets, Liabilities and Equity Capital

The table below is a summary of expected market value changes for the Company’s assets, liabilities and equity capital, expressed both in dollar terms and as a percentage of tier one equity.

 

    +1%     +2%     +3%     +4%     -1%     -2%     -3%     -4%  

Asset Modified Duration

    1.79     1.85     1.88     1.92     2.61     1.93     1.94     1.98

Liability Modified Duration

    3.04     2.59     2.38     2.28     2.97     2.88     2.96     3.06

Modified Duration Mismatch

    1.25     0.75     0.50     0.35     0.37     0.95     1.02     1.07

Estimated Change in Market Value of Equity (Pre-Tax)

  $ 7,206,281      $ 8,614,068      $ 8,600,505      $ 8,170,776      $ (2,114,017   $ (10,985,784   $ (17,715,486   $ (24,738,749

Change in Market Value of Equity / Tier One Equity Capital (Pre-Tax)

    9.16     10.95     10.93     10.39     -2.69     -13.97     -22.52     -31.45

 

 

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Contractual Obligations

The Company has contractual obligations to make future payments on debt and lease agreements. Long-term debt is reflected on the consolidated statements of condition, whereas operating lease obligations for office space and equipment are not recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. The Company and its subsidiaries have not entered into any unconditional purchase obligations or other long-term obligations, other than as included in the following table. These types of obligations are more fully discussed in Note 11, “Long-Term Debt,” and Note 18, “Operating Leases,” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report.

Many of the Bank’s lending relationships, including those with commercial and consumer customers, contain both funded and unfunded elements. The unfunded component of these commitments is not recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Condition. These commitments are more fully discussed in Note 19, “Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies,” in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report.

The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations as of December 31, 2012.

 

     Payment Due by Period  
     (In Thousands of Dollars)  
     Total      Less than
One Year
     One to
Three Years
     Three to
Five Years
     More than
Five
Years
 

Time Deposits

   $ 241,771       $ 154,247       $ 59,213       $ 28,311       $ —     

Commitments to Extend Credit

     32,123         26,648         —           —           5,475   

Operating Leases

     1,022         352         492         149         29   

Standby Letters of Credit

     1,092         1,092         —           —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 276,008       $ 182,339       $ 59,705       $ 28,460       $ 5,504   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Obligations

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are considered material, other than “Operating Leases,” included in Note 18, and “Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies,” included in Note 19 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in this Annual Report.

 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

As a smaller reporting company, Bancshares is not required to provide this information.

 

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

  (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;

 

  (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and

 

  (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on its assessment and those criteria, management has concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012.

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company, as a smaller reporting company, to provide only management’s report on internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

United Security Bancshares, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of condition of United Security Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, comprehensive income (loss), and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2012. The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

LOGO

Dothan, Alabama

March 28, 2013

 

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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

    2012     2011  
ASSETS   

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

  $ 12,181,252      $ 9,490,652   

INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS IN OTHER BANKS

    41,944,922        43,305,910   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

    54,126,174        52,796,562   

FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD

    5,000,000        —     

INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE, at fair market value

    92,614,373        122,170,498   

INVESTMENT SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY, at amortized cost

    21,135,501        1,170,000   

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK STOCK, at cost

    936,400        2,861,400   

LOANS, net of allowance for loan losses of $19,278,257 and $22,266,679, respectively

    337,400,150        381,084,666   

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $17,759,973 and $17,190,394, respectively

    8,902,465        9,049,301   

CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF BANK-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE

    13,302,907        12,921,885   

ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE

    3,100,509        3,957,755   

INVESTMENT IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

    836,163        1,456,218   

OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

    13,286,418        16,774,426   

OTHER ASSETS

    16,491,692        17,566,971   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $ 567,132,752      $ 621,809,682   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

DEPOSITS:

   

Demand, non-interest-bearing

  $ 57,747,136      $ 59,118,973   

Demand, interest-bearing

    124,219,013        122,754,305   

Savings

    65,296,217        58,147,567   

Time, $100,000 and over

    108,927,151        135,708,421   

Other time

    132,844,299        151,343,656   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits

    489,033,816        527,072,922   

ACCRUED INTEREST EXPENSE

    412,793        790,209   

OTHER LIABILITIES

    8,400,791        7,383,466   

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

    638,014        355,787   

LONG-TERM DEBT

    —          20,000,000   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

    498,485,414        555,602,384   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (SEE NOTE 19)

   

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

   

Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 7,327,560 and 7,322,560 shares issued, respectively; 6,023,622 shares and 6,015,737 shares outstanding for December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively

    73,276        73,225   

Surplus

    9,284,430        9,258,579   

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

    3,139,018        3,004,690   

Retained earnings

    77,286,812        75,091,458   

Treasury stock, 1,303,938 and 1,306,823 shares at cost for 2012 and 2011, respectively

    (21,123,540     (21,208,161

Noncontrolling interest

    (12,658     (12,493
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    68,647,338        66,207,298   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $ 567,132,752      $ 621,809,682   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

     2012     2011  

INTEREST INCOME:

    

Interest and fees on loans

   $ 35,373,040      $ 37,063,641   

Interest on investment securities:

    

Taxable

     2,628,759        4,244,925   

Tax-exempt

     574,790        936,546   

Other interest and dividends

     176,631        100,914   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest income

     38,753,220        42,346,026   

INTEREST EXPENSE:

    

Interest on deposits

     4,433,032        6,260,341   

Interest on short-term borrowings

     9,830        6,841   

Interest on long-term debt

     113,100        751,277   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     4,555,962        7,018,459   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME

     34,197,258        35,327,567   

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

     4,338,318        18,802,128   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     29,858,940        16,525,439   

NON-INTEREST INCOME:

    

Service and other charges on deposit accounts

     2,521,632        2,888,237   

Credit life insurance income

     955,418        923,564   

Investment securities gains, net

     764        2,549,963   

Other income

     2,086,975        2,366,049   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest income

     5,564,789        8,727,813   

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:

    

Salaries and employee benefits

     14,590,098        14,491,123   

Occupancy expense

     1,898,870        1,921,514   

Furniture and equipment expense

     1,292,584        1,282,676   

Impairment on other real estate

     3,582,596        6,389,774   

Impairment of goodwill

     —          4,097,773   

Loss on sale of other real estate

     1,283,204        1,606,902   

Other expense

     9,836,193        10,497,508   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-interest expense

     32,483,545        40,287,270   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     2,940,184        (15,034,018

PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES

     744,995        (5,958,308
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

   $ 2,195,189      $ (9,075,710
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less: Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

     (165     (763
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO USBI

   $ 2,195,354      $ (9,074,947
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

     6,022,892        6,011,520   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO USBI PER SHARE

   $ 0.36      $ (1.51
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE

   $ 0.00      $ 0.04   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

    Common
Stock
    Surplus     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Retained
Earnings
    Treasury
Stock, at
Cost
    Noncontrolling
Interest
    Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 

BALANCE, December 31, 2010 (as Restated)

  $ 73,175      $ 9,233,279      $ 3,411,504      $ 84,407,676      $ (21,205,052   $ (1,398,143   $ 74,522,439   

Net loss attributable to USBI

    —          —          —          (9,074,947     —          —          (9,074,947

Other comprehensive loss

    —          —          (406,814     —          —          —          (406,814

Dividends paid

    —          —          —          (241,271     —          —          (241,271

Purchase of treasury stock (275 shares)

    —          —          —          —          (3,109     —          (3,109

Stock award under employment contract

    50        25,300        —          —          —          —          25,350   

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    —          —          —          —          —          (763     (763

Deconsolidation of VIE

    —          —          —          —          —          1,386,413        1,386,413   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BALANCE, December 31, 2011

  $ 73,225      $ 9,258,579      $ 3,004,690      $ 75,091,458      $ (21,208,161   $ (12,493   $ 66,207,298   

Net income

    —          —          —          2,195,354        —          —          2,195,354   

Other comprehensive income

    —          —          134,328        —          —          —          134,328   

Treasury stock reissued (2,885 shares)

    —          —          —          —          84,621        —          84,621   

Stock award under employment contract

    51        25,851        —          —          —          —          25,902   

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    —          —          —          —          —          (165     (165
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BALANCE, December 31, 2012

  $ 73,276      $ 9,284,430      $ 3,139,018      $ 77,286,812      $ (21,123,540   $ (12,658   $ 68,647,338   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

     2012     2011  

Net income (loss) attributable to USBI

   $ 2,195,354      $ (9,074,947
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

    

Change in unrealized holding gains on available-for-sale securities arising during period, net of tax of $80,885 and $712,136

     134,808        1,186,913   

Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized on available-for-sale securities realized in operations, net of (tax) benefits of $287 and ($956,236)

     (480     (1,593,727
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     134,328        (406,814
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to USBI

   $ 2,329,682      $ (9,481,761
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (165     (763
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 2,329,847      $ (9,482,524
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

    2012     2011  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

   

Net income (loss)

  $ 2,195,189      $ (9,075,710

Less net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (165     (763
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to USBI

    2,195,354        (9,074,947

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

   

Depreciation

    714,739        696,083   

Provision for loan losses

    4,338,318        18,802,128   

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

    999,331        (2,664,672

Impairment of goodwill

    —          4,097,773   

Gain on sale of securities, net

    (764     (2,549,963

Gain on sale of fixed assets, net

    —          (317,991

Loss on sale of OREO

    1,283,204        1,606,902   

Impairment of OREO

    3,582,596        6,389,774   

Amortization of premium and discounts, net

    1,182,583        715,045   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

   

Decrease in accrued interest receivable

    857,246        1,152,645   

Decrease in other assets

    318,114        1,832,816   

Decrease in accrued interest expense

    (377,416     (1,445,179

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

    936,726        (2,853,588
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

    16,030,031        16,386,826   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

   

Purchase of investment securities available-for-sale

    (20,375,296     (59,559,269

Purchase of investment securities held-to-maturity

    (26,187,595     —     

Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale

    4,010,118        31,264,308   

Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of securities available-for-sale

    44,951,649        43,185,697   

Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of securities, held-to-maturity

    6,224,856        40,000   

Proceeds from redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    1,925,000        2,231,600   

Proceeds from the sale of other real estate

    5,990,500        7,262,828   

Net change in loan portfolio

    31,978,576        (18,765,198

Net increase in federal funds sold

    (5,000,000     —     

Purchase of premises and equipment, net

    (571,871     (500,898

Proceeds received from deconsolidation of limited partnership

    —          5,009,907   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

    42,945,937        10,168,975   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

   

Net increase (decrease) in customer deposits

    (38,039,106     23,543,027   

Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

    282,227        (614,646

Proceeds from FHLB advances and other borrowings

    —          10,000,000   

Repayment of FHLB advances and other borrowings

    (20,000,000     (20,000,000

Stock award under employment contract

    25,902        25,350   

Dividends paid

    —          (241,271

Purchase of treasury stock

    —          (3,109

Reissuance of treasury stock

    84,621        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (57,646,356     12,709,351   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

    1,329,612        39,265,152   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year

    52,796,562        13,531,410   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year

  $ 54,126,174      $ 52,796,562   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

United Security Bancshares, Inc. (“Bancshares,” “USBI” or the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First United Security Bank (the “Bank” or “FUSB”), provide commercial banking services to customers through nineteen banking offices located in Brent, Bucksville, Butler, Calera, Centreville, Coffeeville, Columbiana, Fulton, Gilbertown, Grove Hill, Harpersville, Jackson, Thomasville, Tuscaloosa and Woodstock, Alabama.

The Bank owns all of the stock of Acceptance Loan Company, Inc. (“ALC”), an Alabama corporation. ALC is a finance company organized for the purpose of making consumer loans and purchasing consumer loans from vendors. ALC has offices located within the communities served by the Bank, as well as offices outside the Bank’s market area in Alabama and southeast Mississippi. The Bank also owns all of the stock of FUSB Reinsurance, Inc. (“FUSB Reinsurance”), an Arizona corporation. FUSB Reinsurance is an insurance company that was created to underwrite credit life and accidental death insurance related to loans written by the Bank and ALC. The Bank also invests in limited partnerships that operate qualified affordable housing projects to receive tax benefits.

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The Company considers a voting interest entity to be a subsidiary and consolidates the entity if the Company has a controlling financial interest in the entity. Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) are consolidated if the Company has the power to direct the significant economic activities of the VIE. Unconsolidated investments held by the VIE are accounted for using the cost method. See Note 8, “Investment in Limited Partnerships,” for further discussion of VIEs.

Use of Estimates

The accounting principles and reporting policies of the Company, and the methods of applying these principles, conform with U.S. GAAP and with general practices within the financial services industry. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated statements of condition and revenues and expenses for the period included in the consolidated statements of operations and of cash flows. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the near-term relate to the accounting for the allowance for loan losses, other real estate owned and deferred income taxes. In connection with the determination of the allowances for loan losses and other real estate owned, in some cases, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties, evaluates the overall portfolio characteristics and delinquencies and monitors economic conditions.

A substantial portion of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in its primary market area. Accordingly, the ultimate collectibility of a substantial portion of the Company’s loan portfolio and the recovery of a portion of the carrying amount of foreclosed real estate are susceptible to changes in economic conditions in the Company’s primary market.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(CONTINUED)

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, instruments with an original maturity of less than 90 days from issuance and amounts due from banks.

The Company is required to maintain clearing balances at the Federal Reserve Bank. The average amount of this clearing balance was $25,000 for December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information and non-cash transactions related to cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

     2012      2011  

Cash paid during the period for:

     

Interest

   $ 4,933,378       $ 8,705,201   

Income taxes

     97,236         520,498   

Non-Cash Transactions:

     

Other Real Estate Acquired in Settlement of Loans

     7,368,292         6,402,391   

Revenue Recognition

The main source of revenue for the Company is interest revenue, which is recognized on an accrual basis calculated by non-discretionary formulas based on written contracts, such as loan agreements or securities contracts. Loan origination fees are amortized into interest income over the term of the loan. Other types of non-interest revenue, such as service charges on deposits, are accrued and recognized into income as services are provided and the amount of fees earned is reasonably determinable.

Reinsurance Activities

The Company assumes insurance risk related to credit life and credit accident and health insurance written by a non-affiliated insurance company for its customers that choose such coverage through a quota share reinsurance agreement. Assumed premiums on credit life are deferred and earned over the period of insurance coverage using a pro-rata method or the effective yield method, depending on whether the amount of insurance coverage generally remains level or declines. Assumed premiums for accident and health policies are earned on an average of the pro-rata and the effective yield method.

Other liabilities include reserves for incurred but unpaid credit insurance claims for policies assumed under the quota share reinsurance agreement. These insurance liabilities are established based on acceptable actuarial methods. Such liabilities are necessarily based on estimates, and, while management believes that the amount is adequate, the ultimate liability may be in excess of or less than the amounts provided. The methods for making such estimates and for establishing the resulting liabilities are continually reviewed, and any adjustments are reflected in earnings currently.

Investment Securities

Securities may be held in three portfolios: trading account securities, held-to-maturity securities and securities available-for-sale. Trading account securities are carried at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in operations. The Company held no securities in its trading account at December 31, 2012 or 2011. Investment securities held-to-maturity are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. With regard to investment securities held-to-maturity, management has the intent and the Bank has the ability to hold such securities until maturity. Investment securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with any unrealized gains or losses excluded from

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(CONTINUED)

 

operations and reflected, net of tax, as a separate component of shareholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Investment securities available-for-sale are so classified because management may decide to sell certain securities prior to maturity for liquidity, tax planning or other valid business purposes. When the fair value of a security falls below carrying value, an evaluation must be made to determine if the unrealized loss is a temporary or other-than-temporary impairment. Impaired securities that are not deemed to be temporarily impaired are written down by a charge to operations to the extent that the impairment is related to credit losses. The amount of impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income or loss. The Company uses a systematic methodology to evaluate potential impairment of its investments that considers, among other things, the magnitude and duration of the decline in fair value, the financial health of and business outlook of the issuer and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the investment until such time as the security recovers its fair value.

Interest earned on investment securities available-for-sale is included in interest income. Amortization of premiums and discounts on investment securities is determined by the interest method and included in interest income. Gains and losses on the sale of investment securities available-for-sale, computed principally on the specific identification method, are shown separately in non-interest income.

Derivatives and Hedging Activities

As part of the Company’s overall interest rate risk management, the Company has used derivative instruments, which can include interest rate swaps, caps and floors. ASC Topic 815 Derivatives and Hedging requires all derivative instruments to be carried at fair value on the consolidated statements of condition. ASC Topic 815 provides special accounting provisions for derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting. To be eligible, the Company must specifically identify a derivative as a hedging instrument and identify the risk being hedged. The derivative instrument must be shown to meet specific requirements under ASC Topic 815.

The Company held no derivative instruments as of December 31, 2012 or 2011.

Loans and Interest Income

Loans are reported at principal amounts outstanding, adjusted for unearned income, net deferred loan origination fees and costs, purchase premiums and discounts, write-downs and the allowance for loan losses. Loan origination fees, net of certain deferred origination costs, and purchase premiums and discounts are recognized as an adjustment to yield of the related loans, on an effective yield basis.

Interest on all loans is accrued and credited to income based on the principal amount outstanding.

The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in the opinion of management, there is an indication that the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due. Upon such discontinuance, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against current income unless the collateral for the loan is sufficient to cover the accrued interest. Interest received on non-accrual loans generally is either applied against principal or reported as interest income, according to management’s judgment as to the collectibility of principal. The policy for interest recognition on impaired loans is consistent with the nonaccrual interest recognition policy. Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current and has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time and the ultimate collectibility of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is determined based on various components for individually impaired loans and for homogeneous pools of loans. The allowance for loan losses is increased by a provision for loan losses, which is charged to expense and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries by portfolio segment. The methodology for determining charge-offs is consistently applied to each segment. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of the collectibility of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio, and changes in its risk profile, credit concentrations, historical trends and economic conditions. This evaluation also considers the balance of impaired loans. Losses on individually identified impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at each loan’s original effective market interest rate. As a practical expedient, impairment may be measured based on the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. When the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recorded through the provision added to the allowance for loan losses. One-to-four family residential mortgages and consumer installment loans are subjected to a collective evaluation for impairment, considering delinquency and repossession statistics, loss experience and other factors. Though management believes the allowance for loan losses to be adequate, ultimate losses may vary from their estimates. However, estimates are reviewed periodically, and, as adjustments become necessary, they are reported in earnings during periods in which they become known.

Long-Lived Assets

The Company adopted ASC Topic 350 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, which addresses how intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of assets should be accounted for in financial statements upon their acquisition. The literature also requires companies to no longer amortize goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives but instead perform a two-step test in evaluation of the carrying value of goodwill on an annual basis for impairment. In Step Two, the measurement, of the actual impairment required by Step One, is calculated.

The Company had, upon adoption of this statement, $4.1 million in unamortized goodwill and, in accordance with this statement, performed a transition impairment test and an annual impairment analysis. The Company concluded that the goodwill was fully impaired at December 31, 2011, and an impairment charge of $4.1 million was taken to reduce the balance to $0. Refer to Note 7, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets,” for further discussion of approaches and related assumptions used within the Company’s evaluation of the carrying value of goodwill as of December 31, 2011.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization computed principally by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the expected lease terms for leasehold improvements, whichever is shorter. Useful lives for all premises and equipment range between three and thirty years.

Other Real Estate

Other real estate consists of properties acquired through a foreclosure proceeding or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. These properties are carried at the lower of cost or fair value based on appraised value, less estimated selling costs. Losses arising from the acquisition of properties are charged against the allowance for loan losses. Other real estate aggregated amounted to $13,286,418 and $16,774,426 at

 

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December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Transfers from loans to other real estate amounted to $7,368,292 in 2012 and $6,402,391 in 2011. Transfers from other real estate to loans amounted to $337,488 in 2012 and $1,640,046 in 2011. Other real estate sold amounted to $7,273,704 and $8,869,730 in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes on the accrual basis through the use of the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts and the basis of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates would be recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

In accordance with ASC Topic 740, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock purchases and sales are accounted for using the cost method.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs for promoting the Company are expensed as incurred.

Reclassification

Certain amounts in the 2011 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2012 method of presentation.

Subsequent Events

In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 855, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing date of the consolidated financial statements. No subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure were identified, and, therefore, none were incorporated into the consolidated financial statements presented herein.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to USBI Per Share

Basic net income (loss) attributable to USBI per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to USBI by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) attributable to USBI per share is computed based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of all potentially dilutive instruments outstanding. There were no outstanding potentially dilutive instruments during the periods ended December 31, 2012 or 2011, and, therefore, basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were the same.

 

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The following table represents the basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to USBI per share calculations for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

For the Years Ended:

   Net Income (Loss)
Attributable
to USBI
    Weighted
Average
Shares
Outstanding
     Basic and
Diluted Net
Income (Loss)
Attributable
to USBI
Per Share
 

December 31, 2012

   $ 2,195,354        6,022,892       $ 0.36   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

   $ (9,074,947     6,011,520       $ (1.51
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03, Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements. ASU No. 2011-03 affects all entities that enter into agreements to transfer financial assets that both entitle and obligate the transferor to repurchase or redeem the financial assets before their maturity. The amendments in ASU No. 2011-03 remove from the assessment of effective control the criterion relating to the transferor’s ability to repurchase or redeem financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee. ASU No. 2011-03 also eliminates the requirement to demonstrate that the transferor possesses adequate collateral to fund substantially all the cost of purchasing replacement financial assets. The amended guidance is effective prospectively for new transfers and existing transactions modified as of the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The Company periodically accesses funding markets through sales of securities with agreements to repurchase. All such arrangements are considered typical of the banking industry and are accounted for as borrowings. The Company adopted this guidance beginning with first quarter 2012 financial reporting, and it did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The standards set forth in ASU 2011-04 supersede most of the accounting guidance currently found in Topic 820 of FASB’s ASC and previously known as Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. The amendments will improve comparability of fair value measurements presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared with GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The amendments also clarify the application of existing fair value measurement requirements. These amendments include (1) the application of the highest and best use and valuation premise concepts, (2) measuring the fair value of an instrument classified in a reporting entity’s shareholders’ equity and (3) disclosing quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used within the Level 3 hierarchy. This ASU became effective for the Company’s interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See Note 20 “Fair Value Measurements,” for the newly-required disclosures.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income, which amends existing standards to allow an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. Under both options, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income; each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income; and a total amount for comprehensive income. Any changes pursuant to the options allowed in the amendments should be applied retrospectively. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and

 

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interim reporting periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted this new guidance with first quarter 2012 financial reporting. In January 2012, the FASB issued accounting guidance that indefinitely defers the effective date of certain provisions concerning the presentation of comprehensive income. The guidance indefinitely defers the requirement to present reclassification adjustments by component in both the statement where net income is presented and the statement where other comprehensive income is presented. See the consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for further details.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The amendments in this Update affect all entities that have financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with either Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The requirements amend the disclosure requirements on offsetting in Section 210-20-50. This information will enable users of an entity’s financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity’s financial position, including the effect or potential effect of rights of setoff associated with certain financial instruments and derivative instruments in the scope of this Update. An entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of this guidance, which involves disclosure only, is not anticipated to materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which provides disclosure guidance on amounts reclassified out of OCI by component. The ASU is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Since the ASU only impacts financial statement disclosures, its adoption will not impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Details of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

     Available-for-Sale  
     December 31, 2012  
     Amortized Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Estimated  Fair
Value
 

Mortgage-backed securities

   $ 74,117,209       $ 3,468,144       $ (31,904   $ 77,553,449   

Obligations of states, counties and political subdivisions

     13,394,647         1,586,239         —          14,980,886   

U.S. treasury securities

     80,086         —           (48     80,038   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 87,591,942       $ 5,054,383       $ (31,952   $ 92,614,373   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Held-to-Maturity  
     December 31, 2012  
     Amortized Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Estimated Fair
Value
 

U.S. agencies

   $ 21,135,501       $ 55,717       $ (7,136   $ 21,184,082   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Available-for-Sale  
     December 31, 2011  
     Amortized Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Estimated Fair
Value
 

Mortgage-backed securities

   $ 96,103,679       $ 3,902,939       $ (315,694   $ 99,690,924   

Obligations of states, counties and political subdivisions

     14,684,391         1,200,770         —          15,885,161   

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies

     6,490,208         18,569         —          6,508,777   

U.S. treasury securities

     75,277         75         —          75,352   

Equity securities

     9,440         844         —          10,284   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 117,362,995       $ 5,123,197       $ (315,694   $ 122,170,498   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Held-to-Maturity  
     December 31, 2011  
     Amortized Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Estimated Fair
Value
 

Obligations of states, counties and political subdivisions

   $ 1,170,000       $ 1,255       $  —        $ 1,171,255   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The scheduled maturities of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at December 31, 2012 are presented in the following table:

 

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

Maturing within one year

   $ 470,925       $ 479,806       $ —         $ —     

Maturing after one to five years

     4,667,835         4,912,415         —           —     

Maturing after five to ten years

     25,102,285         26,488,171         7,998,506         8,000,029   

Maturing after ten years

     57,350,897         60,733,981         13,136,995         13,184,053   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 87,591,942       $ 92,614,373       $ 21,135,501       $ 21,184,082   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For purposes of the maturity table, mortgage-backed securities, which are not due at a single maturity date, have been allocated over maturity groupings based on the weighted-average contractual maturities of underlying collateral. The mortgage-backed securities generally mature earlier than their weighted-average contractual maturities because of principal prepayments.

The following table reflects the Company’s investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2012 and 2011. Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment no less frequently than quarterly and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (3) whether the Company does not intend to sell these securities, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be

 

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required to sell the securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, based on the aforementioned considerations, management did not record an other-than-temporary impairment on any security that was in an unrealized loss position.

 

     Available-for-Sale  
     December 31, 2012  
     Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More  
     Fair Value      Unrealized
Losses
    Fair Value      Unrealized
Losses
 

U.S. treasury securities

   $ 80,086       $ (48   $ —         $ —     

Mortgage-backed securities

     1,173,179         (3,317     5,616,754         (28,587
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,253,265       $ (3,365   $ 5,616,754       $ (28,587
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Held-to-Maturity  
     December 31, 2012  
     Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More  
     Fair Value      Unrealized
Losses
    Fair Value      Unrealized
Losses
 

U.S. agencies

   $ 7,491,371      $ (7,136   $ —        $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Available-for-Sale  
     December 31, 2011  
     Less than 12 Months     12 Months or More  
     Fair Value      Unrealized
Losses
    Fair Value      Unrealized
Losses
 

Mortgage-backed securities

   $ 16,318,462       $ (276,468   $ 811,211       $ (39,226
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012, 4 debt securities had been in a loss position for more than twelve months, and 7 debt securities had been in a loss position for less than twelve months. The losses for all securities are considered to be a direct result of the effect that the current interest rate environment has on the value of debt securities and not related to the creditworthiness of the issuers. Further, the Company has the current intent and ability to retain its investments in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Therefore, the Company has not recognized any other-than-temporary impairments.

Investment securities available-for-sale with a carrying value of $61.6 million and $80.0 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

Net gains realized on securities available-for-sale were $764 for 2012 and $2,549,963 for 2011. The following chart represents the gross gains and losses for the years 2012 and 2011.

 

     Gross Gains      Gross Losses     Net Gains (Losses)  

2012

   $ 815       $ (51   $ 764   

2011

     2,594,409         (44,446     2,549,963   

 

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4. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the composition of the loan portfolio by reporting segment and portfolio segment was as follows:

 

     December 31, 2012  
     FUSB      ALC      Total  

Real estate loans:

        

Construction, land development and other land loans

   $ 30,635,467       $ —         $ 30,635,467   

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

     38,450,086         33,046,633         71,496,719   

Secured by multi-family residential properties

     24,186,666         —           24,186,666   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

     129,235,005         —           129,235,005   

Other

     800,695         —           800,695   

Commercial and industrial loans

     42,902,633         —           42,902,633   

Consumer loans

     14,482,753         47,001,622         61,484,375   

Other loans

     1,036,814         —           1,036,814   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

   $ 281,730,119       $ 80,048,255       $ 361,778,374   

Less: Unearned interest, fees and deferred cost

     173,808         4,926,159         5,099,967   

Allowance for loan losses

     15,764,847         3,513,410         19,278,257   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loans

   $ 265,791,464       $ 71,608,686       $ 337,400,150   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2011  
     FUSB      ALC      Total  

Real estate loans:

        

Construction, land development and other land loans

   $ 40,311,327       $ —         $ 40,311,327   

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

     43,691,196         40,531,874         84,223,070   

Secured by multi-family residential properties

     26,721,693         —           26,721,693   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

     147,517,830         —           147,517,830   

Other

     820,057         —           820,057   

Commercial and industrial loans

     43,059,832         —           43,059,832   

Consumer loans

     18,886,177         45,687,656         64,573,833   

Other loans

     909,463         —           909,463   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

   $ 321,917,575       $ 86,219,530       $ 408,137,105   

Less: Unearned interest, fees and deferred cost

     277,230         4,508,530         4,785,760   

Allowance for loan losses

     18,690,699         3,575,980         22,266,679   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loans

   $ 302,949,646       $ 78,135,020       $ 381,084,666   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company grants commercial, real estate and installment loans to its customers. Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, 70.9% and 73.6% of the portfolio is concentrated in loans secured by real estate for 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Portfolio Segments:

The Company has divided the loan portfolio into eight portfolio segments, each with different risk characteristics and methodologies for assessing the risk described as follows:

Construction, land development and other land loans – Commercial construction, land and land development loans include the development of residential housing projects, loans for the development of commercial and industrial use

 

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property and loans for the purchase and improvement of raw land. These loans are secured in whole or in part by the underlying real estate collateral and are generally guaranteed by the principals of the borrower.

Secured by 1–4 family residential properties – These loans include conventional mortgage loans on one-to-four family residential properties. These properties may serve as the borrower’s primary residence, vacation home or investment property. Also included in this portfolio are home equity loans and lines of credit. This type of lending, which is secured by a first or second mortgage on the borrower’s residence, allows customers to borrow against the equity in their home.

Secured by multi-family residential properties – These are mortgage loans secured by apartment buildings.

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties – Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by commercial and industrial properties, office or mixed-use facilities, strip shopping centers or other commercial property. These loans are generally guaranteed by the principals of the borrower.

Other real estate loans – Other real estate loans are loans primarily for agricultural production, secured by mortgages on farm land.

Commercial and industrial loans – Includes loans to commercial customers for use in normal business to finance working projects. These credits may be loans and lines to financially strong borrowers, secured by inventories, equipment or receivables, and are generally guaranteed by the principals of the borrower.

Consumer loans – Includes a variety of secured and unsecured personal loans, including automobile loans, loans for household and personal purpose and all other direct consumer installment loans.

Other loans – Other loans comprise overdrawn checking accounts reclassified to loans and overdraft lines of credit.

Related Party Loans

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank makes loans to certain officers and directors of the Company, the Bank and ALC, including companies with which they are associated. These loans are made on the same terms as those prevailing for comparable transactions with others. Such loans do not represent more than normal risk of collectibility, nor do they present other unfavorable features. The amounts of such related party loans and commitments at December 31, 2012 and 2011 were $2,468,563 and $3,036,740, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2012, new loans to these parties totaled $310,265, and repayments by active related parties were $747,536. Loans totaling $130,904 to parties who were no longer related parties are excluded from these totals. During the year ended December 31, 2011, new loans to these related parties totaled $1,301,901 and payments were $426,665.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses:

Changes in the allowance for loan losses by reporting segment and portfolio segment were as follows:

 

    FUSB  
    December 31, 2012  
    Commercial     Commercial
Real Estate
    Consumer     Residential
Real Estate
    Other     Unallocated     Total  

Allowance for loan losses:

 

Beginning balance

  $ 888,927      $ 16,532,567      $ 305,701      $ 684,373      $ 77,761      $ 201,370      $ 18,690,699   

Charge-offs

    1,277,905        3,394,802        199,261        198,827        16,496        —          5,087,291   

Recoveries

    155,770        605,862        79,474        24,315        1,693        —          867,114   

Provision

    1,210,303        472,107        (18,011     (171,467     2,763        (201,370     1,294,325   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

    977,095        14,215,734        167,903        338,394        65,721        —          15,764,847   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

    406,249        10,817,814        —          —          —          —          11,224,063   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 570,846      $ 3,397,920      $ 167,903      $ 338,394      $ 65,721      $ —        $ 4,540,784   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loan receivables:

             

Ending balance

    42,902,633        184,857,833        14,482,753        38,450,086        1,036,814        —          281,730,119   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

    1,085,444        52,892,613        —          324,513        —          —          54,302,570   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 41,817,189      $ 131,965,220      $ 14,482,753      $ 38,125,573      $ 1,036,814      $ —        $ 227,427,549   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     ALC  
     December 31, 2012  
            Commercial             Residential                       
     Commercial      Real Estate      Consumer      Real Estate      Other      Unallocated      Total  

Allowance for loan losses:

  

Beginning balance

   $  —         $  —         $ 2,542,449       $ 1,033,531       $  —         $  —         $ 3,575,980   

Charge-offs

     —           —           3,249,186         712,769         —           —           3,961,955   

Recoveries

     —           —           814,875         40,517         —           —           855,392   

Provision

     —           —           2,624,812         419,181         —           —           3,043,993   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     —           —           2,732,950         780,460         —           —           3,513,410   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ —         $ 2,732,950       $ 780,460       $ —         $ —         $ 3,513,410   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loan receivables:

                    

Ending balance

     —           —           47,001,622         33,046,633         —           —           80,048,255   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ —         $ 47,001,622       $ 33,046,633       $ —         $ —         $ 80,048,255   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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    FUSB & ALC  
    December 31, 2012  
          Commercial           Residential                    
    Commercial     Real Estate     Consumer     Real Estate     Other     Unallocated     Total  

Allowance for loan losses:

 

Beginning balance

  $ 888,927      $ 16,532,567      $ 2,848,150      $ 1,717,904      $ 77,761      $ 201,370      $ 22,266,679   

Charge-offs

    1,277,905        3,394,802        3,448,447        911,596        16,496        —          9,049,246   

Recoveries

    155,770        605,862        894,349        64,832        1,693        —          1,722,506   

Provision

    1,210,303        472,107        2,606,801        247,714        2,763        (201,370     4,338,318   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

    977,095        14,215,734        2,900,853        1,118,854        65,721        —          19,278,257   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

    406,249        10,817,814        —          —          —          —          11,224,063   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 570,846      $ 3,397,920      $ 2,900,853      $ 1,118,854      $ 65,721      $ —        $ 8,054,194   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loan receivables:

             

Ending balance

    42,902,633        184,857,833        61,484,375        71,496,719        1,036,814        —          361,778,374   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

    1,085,444        52,892,613        —          324,513        —          —          54,302,570   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 41,817,189      $ 131,965,220      $ 61,484,375      $ 71,172,206      $ 1,036,814      $ —        $ 307,475,804   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

    FUSB  
    December 31, 2011  
          Commercial           Residential                    
    Commercial     Real Estate     Consumer     Real Estate     Other     Unallocated     Total  

Allowance for loan losses:

 

Beginning balance

  $ 988,372      $ 15,205,697      $ 374,982      $ 359,001      $ 98,931      $ —        $ 17,026,983   

Charge-offs

    407,048        12,915,432        419,889        972,891        3,077        —          14,718,337   

Recoveries

    152,147        44,702        120,248        172,030        —          —          489,127   

Provision

    155,456        14,197,600        230,360        1,126,233        (18,093     201,370        15,892,926   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

    888,927        16,532,567        305,701        684,373        77,761        201,370      $ 18,690,699   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

    508,945        10,574,678        —          —          —          —          11,083,623   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 379,982      $ 5,957,889      $ 305,701      $ 684,373      $ 77,761      $ 201,370      $ 7,607,076   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loan receivables:

             

Ending balance

    43,059,832        215,370,907        18,886,177        43,691,196        909,463        —          321,917,575   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

    1,602,437        60,126,914        —          186,376        —          —          61,915,727   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 41,457,395      $ 155,243,993      $ 18,886,177      $ 43,504,820      $ 909,463      $ —        $ 260,001,848   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     ALC  
     December 31, 2011  
     Commercial      Commercial
Real Estate
     Consumer      Residential
Real Estate
     Other      Unallocated      Total  

Allowance for loan losses:

  

Beginning balance

   $ —         $ —         $ 2,662,873       $ 1,246,088       $ —         $ —         $ 3,908,961   

Charge-offs

     —           —           2,993,124         1,049,396         —           —           4,042,520   

Recoveries

     —           —           707,703         92,634         —           —           800,337   

Provision

     —           —           2,164,997         744,205         —           —           2,909,202   

Ending balance

     —           —           2,542,449         1,033,531         —           —           3,575,980   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

   $  —         $  —         $ 2,542,449       $ 1,033,531       $  —         $  —         $ 3,575,980   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loan receivables:

                    

Ending balance

     —           —           45,687,656         40,531,874         —           —           86,219,530   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ —         $ 45,687,656       $ 40,531,874       $ —         $ —         $ 86,219,530   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

    FUSB and ALC  
    December 31, 2011  
    Commercial     Commercial
Real Estate
    Consumer     Residential
Real Estate
    Other     Unallocated     Total  

Allowance for loan losses:

 

Beginning balance

  $ 988,372      $ 15,205,697      $ 3,037,855      $ 1,605,089      $ 98,931      $ —        $ 20,935,944   

Charge-offs

    407,048        12,915,432        3,413,013        2,022,287        3,077        —          18,760,857   

Recoveries

    152,147        44,702        827,951        264,664        —          —          1,289,464   

Provision

    155,456        14,197,600        2,395,357        1,870,438        (18,093     201,370        18,802,128   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

    888,927        16,532,567        2,848,150        1,717,904        77,761        201,370        22,266,679   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

    508,945        10,574,678        —          —          —          —          11,083,623   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 379,982      $ 5,957,889      $ 2,848,150      $ 1,717,904      $ 77,761      $ 201,370      $ 11,183,056   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loan receivables:

             

Ending balance

    43,059,832        215,370,907        64,573,833        84,223,070        909,463        —          408,137,105   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment

    1,602,437        60,126,914        —          186,376        —          —          61,915,727   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 41,457,395      $ 155,243,993      $ 64,573,833      $ 84,036,694      $ 909,463      $ —        $ 346,221,378   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Credit Quality Indicators:

The Bank has established a credit risk rating system to assess and manage the risk in the loan portfolio. It establishes a uniform framework and common language for assessing and monitoring risk in the portfolio.

The following is a guide for an 8-grade system of credit risk:

 

  1. Minimal Risk: Borrowers in this category have the lowest risk of any resulting loss. Borrowers are of the highest quality, presently and prospectively.

 

  2. Better Than Average Risk: Borrowers in the high end of medium range between borrowers who are definitely sound and those with minor risk characteristics.

 

  3. Moderate Risk: Borrowers in this category have little chance of resulting in a loss. This category should include the average loan, under average economic conditions.

 

  4. Acceptable Risk: Borrowers in this category have a limited chance of resulting in a loss.

 

  5. Special Mention (Potential Weakness): Borrowers in this category exhibit potential credit weaknesses or downward trends deserving bank management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in our credit position at some future date. Special Mention loans are not adversely classified and do not expose our institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

Included in Special Mention assets could be workout or turnaround situations, as well as those borrowers previously rated 2-4 who have shown deterioration, for whatever reason, indicating a downgrading from the better grade. The Special Mention rating is designed to identify a specific level of risk and concern about a loan’s and/or borrower’s quality. Although a Special Mention asset has a higher probability of default than previously rated categories, its default is not imminent.

 

  6. Substandard (Definite Weakness – Loss Unlikely): These are borrowers with defined weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly liquidation of debt. A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if any. Normal repayment from the borrower is in jeopardy, although no loss of principal is envisioned. There is a distinct possibility that a partial loss of interest and/or principal will occur if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard assets, does not have to exist in individual assets classified substandard.

 

  7. Doubtful: Borrowers classified doubtful have all the weaknesses found in substandard borrowers with the added provision that the weaknesses make collection of debt in full, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Serious problems exist to the point where partial loss of principal is likely. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important, reasonably specific pending factors that may work to strengthen the assets, the loans’ classification as estimated losses is deferred until a more exact status may be determined. Pending factors include proposed merger, acquisition or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfecting liens on additional collateral and refinancing plans. Management has demonstrated a history of failing to live up to agreements, unethical or dishonest business practices and/or conviction on criminal charges.

 

  8. Loss: Borrowers deemed incapable of repayment of unsecured debt. Loans to such borrowers are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as active assets of the bank is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off these worthless assets, even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.

 

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The table below illustrates the carrying amount of loans by credit quality indicator at December 31, 2012.

 

    FUSB  
    Pass
1-4
    Special
Mention
5
    Substandard
6
    Doubtful
7
    Total  

Loans secured by real estate:

         

Construction, land development and other land loans

  $ 12,653,641      $ 1,234,662      $ 16,747,164      $  —       $ 30,635,467   

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

    31,771,715        1,545,964        5,132,407        —         38,450,086   

Secured by multi-family residential properties

    10,775,803        3,131,842        10,279,021        —         24,186,666   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

    90,139,196        8,630,041        30,465,768        —         129,235,005   

Other

    800,695        —         —         —         800,695   

Commercial and industrial loans

    40,605,959        419,524        1,877,150        —         42,902,633   

Consumer loans

    13,394,414        187,705        900,634        —         14,482,753   

Other loans

    1,035,597        —         1,217        —         1,036,814   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 201,177,020      $ 15,149,738      $ 65,403,361      $  —       $ 281,730,119   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

    ALC  
    Performing     Nonperforming     Total  

Loans secured by real estate:

     

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

  $ 32,035,231      $ 1,011,402      $ 33,046,633   

Consumer loans

    46,175,535        826,087        47,001,622   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 78,210,766      $ 1,837,489      $ 80,048,255   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The table below illustrates the carrying amount of loans by credit quality indicator at December 31, 2011.

 

    FUSB  
    Pass
1-4
    Special
Mention
5
    Substandard
6
    Doubtful
7
    Total  

Loans secured by real estate:

         

Construction, land development and other land loans

  $ 18,047,223      $ 698,720      $ 21,326,954      $ 238,430      $ 40,311,327   

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

    38,573,606        627,236        4,444,734        45,620        43,691,196   

Secured by multi-family residential properties

    23,837,899        —         2,883,794        —         26,721,693   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

    105,589,444        11,579,028        30,349,358        —         147,517,830   

Other

    820,057        —         —         —         820,057   

Commercial and industrial loans

    39,675,939        844,882        2,497,611        41,400        43,059,832   

Consumer loans

    17,616,798        382,726        867,671        18,982        18,886,177   

Other loans

    908,179        100        1,184        —         909,463   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 245,069,145      $ 14,132,692      $ 62,371,306      $ 344,432      $ 321,917,575   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     ALC  
     Performing      Nonperforming      Total  

Loans secured by real estate:

        

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

   $ 38,550,041       $ 1,981,833       $ 40,531,874   

Consumer loans

     43,674,948         2,012,708         45,687,656   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 82,224,989       $ 3,994,541       $ 86,219,530   

The following table provides an aging analysis of past due loans by class at December 31, 2012.

 

    FUSB  
    As of December 31, 2012  
    30-59 Days
Past Due
    60-89 Days
Past Due
    Greater
Than
90 Days
    Total Past
Due
    Current     Total
Loans
    Recorded
Investment >
90 Days and
Accruing
 

Loans secured by real estate:

             

Construction, land development and other land loans

  $ 456,027      $ 1,126,467      $ 10,329,268      $ 11,911,762      $ 18,723,705      $ 30,635,467      $  —     

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

    1,027,110        571,335        1,106,401        2,704,846        35,745,240        38,450,086        —     

Secured by multi-family residential properties

    —          —          2,883,794        2,883,794        21,302,872        24,186,666        —     

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

    210,201        32,296        4,929,985        5,172,482        124,062,523        129,235,005        —     

Other

    —          —          —          —          800,695        800,695        —     

Commercial and industrial loans

    429,158        58,662        480,198        968,018        41,934,615        42,902,633        —     

Consumer loans

    406,624        88,639        66,275        561,538        13,921,215        14,482,753        —     

Other loans

    —          167        —          167        1,036,647        1,036,814        —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 2,529,120      $ 1,877,566      $ 19,795,921      $ 24,202,607      $ 257,527,512      $ 281,730,119      $ —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    ALC  
    As of December 31, 2012  
    30-59 Days
Past Due
    60-89 Days
Past Due
    Greater
Than 90
Days
    Total Past
Due
    Current     Total
Loans
    Recorded
Investment >
90 Days and
Accruing
 

Loans secured by real estate:

             

Construction, land development and other land loans

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

    348,246        172,415        1,074,741        1,595,402        31,451,231        33,046,633        850,704   

Secured by multi-family residential properties

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Other

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Commercial and industrial loans

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Consumer loans

    988,897        609,308        1,159,723        2,757,928        44,243,694        47,001,622        719,844   

Other loans

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,337,143      $ 781,723      $ 2,234,464      $ 4,353,330      $ 75,694,925      $ 80,048,255      $ 1,570,548   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table provides an aging analysis of past due loans by class at December 31, 2011.

 

    FUSB  
    As of December 31, 2011  
    30-59 Days
Past Due
    60-89 Days
Past Due
    Greater Than
90 Days
    Total Past
Due
    Current     Total Loans     Recorded
Investment >
90 Days and
Accruing
 

Loans secured by real estate:

             

Construction, land development and other land loans

  $ 620,706      $ 2,515,022      $ 3,005,054      $ 6,140,782      $ 34,170,545      $ 40,311,327      $ —     

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

    1,358,019        207,899        596,823        2,162,741        41,528,455        43,691,196        38,149   

Secured by multi-family residential properties

    —          —          2,883,794        2,883,794        23,837,899        26,721,693        —     

Secured by non-farm, non- residential properties

    1,188,633        92,794        7,650,249        8,931,676        138,586,154        147,517,830        87,466   

Other

    —          —          —          —          820,057        820,057        —     

Commercial and industrial loans

    1,077,350        364,558        159,920        1,601,828        41,458,004        43,059,832        13,262   

Consumer loans

    574,925        104,271        107,589        786,785        18,099,392        18,886,177        71,933   

Other loans

    2,616        —          12,811        15,427        894,036        909,463        12,811   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 4,822,249      $ 3,284,544      $ 14,416,240      $ 22,523,033      $ 299,394,542      $ 321,917,575      $ 223,621   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    ALC  
    As of December 31, 2011  
    30-59 Days
Past Due
    60-89 Days
Past Due
    Greater
Than 90
Days
    Total Past
Due
    Current     Total Loans     Recorded
Investment >
90 Days and
Accruing
 

Loans secured by real estate:

             

Construction, land development and other land loans

  $ —        $ —        $      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

    808,187        377,308        1,585,016        2,770,511        37,761,363        40,531,874        1,462,145   

Secured by multi-family residential properties

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Secured by non-farm, non- residential properties

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Other

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Commercial and industrial loans

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Consumer loans

    941,697        551,356        1,037,646        2,530,699        43,156,957        45,687,656        645,953   

Other loans

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 1,749,884      $ 928,664      $ 2,622,662      $ 5,301,210      $ 80,918,320      $ 86,219,530      $ 2,108,098   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table provides an analysis of nonaccruing loans by class at December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

     Loans on Nonaccrual Status  
     December 31, 2012      December 31, 2011  

Loans resecured by real estate:

     

Construction, land development and other land loans

   $ 11,455,735       $ 3,087,081   

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

     2,440,629         1,398,778   

Secured by multi-family residential properties

     2,883,794         2,883,794   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

     5,809,282         7,562,784   

Commercial and industrial loans

     822,271         129,540   

Consumer loans

     206,619         1,440,337   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans

   $ 23,618,330       $ 16,502,314   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Impaired Loans:

At December 31, 2012, the carrying amount of impaired loans consisted of the following:

 

     December 31, 2012  

Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded

   Carrying
Amount
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Related
Allowances
 

Loans secured by real estate

        

Construction, land development and other land loans

   $ 2,644,522       $ 2,644,522       $ —    

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

     324,513         324,513         —    

Secured by multi-family residential properties

     3,027,364         3,027,364         —    

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

     21,470,352         21,470,352         —    

Commercial and industrial

     655,677         655,677         —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans with no related allowance recorded

   $ 28,122,428       $ 28,122,428       $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Impaired loans with an allowance recorded

                    

Loans secured by real estate

        

Construction, land development and other land loans

   $ 12,658,427       $ 12,658,427       $ 7,452,415   

Secured by multi-family residential properties

     7,251,657         7,251,657         1,865,360   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

     5,840,291         5,840,291         1,500,039   

Commercial and industrial

     429,767         429,767         406,249   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans with an allowance recorded

   $ 26,180,142       $ 26,180,142       $ 11,224,063   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

                    

Loans secured by real estate

        

Construction, land development and other land loans

   $ 15,302,949       $ 15,302,949       $ 7,452,415   

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

     324,513         324,513         —    

Secured by multi-family residential properties

     10,279,021         10,279,021         1,865,360   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

     27,310,643         27,310,643         1,500,039   

Commercial and industrial

     1,085,444         1,085,444         406,249   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

   $ 54,302,570       $ 54,302,570       $ 11,224,063   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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At December 31, 2011, the carrying amount of impaired loans consisted of the following:

 

    December 31, 2011  

Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded

  Carrying
Amount
    Unpaid
Principal
Balance
    Related
Allowances
 

Loans secured by real estate

     

Construction, land development and other land loans

  $ 7,005,366      $ 7,005,366      $  —    

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

    186,376        186,376        —    

Secured by multi-family residential properties

    2,883,795        2,883,795        —    

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

    24,410,538        24,410,538        —    

Commercial and industrial

    100,250        100,250        —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans with no related allowance recorded

  $ 34,586,325      $ 34,586,325      $  —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Impaired loans with an allowance recorded

                 

Loans secured by real estate

     

Construction, land development and other land loans

  $ 12,668,500      $ 12,668,500      $ 6,799,675   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

    13,158,715        13,158,715        3,775,003   

Commercial and industrial

    1,502,187        1,502,187        508,945   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans with an allowance recorded

  $ 27,329,402      $ 27,329,402      $ 11,083,623   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

                 

Loans secured by real estate

     

Construction, land development and other land loans

  $ 19,673,866      $ 19,673,866      $ 6,799,675   

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

    186,376        186,376        —    

Secured by multi-family residential properties

    2,883,795        2,883,795        —    

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

    37,569,253        37,569,253        3,775,003   

Commercial and industrial

    1,602,437        1,602,437        508,945   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

  $ 61,915,727      $ 61,915,727      $ 11,083,623   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The average net investment in impaired loans and interest income recognized and received on impaired loans as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 

     December 31, 2012  
     Average
Recorded
Investment
     Interest
Income
Recognized
     Interest
Income
Received
 

Loans secured by real estate

        

Construction, land development and other land loans

   $ 18,282,563       $ 545,637       $ 597,586   

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

     145,726         9,529         9,196   

Secured by multi-family residential properties

     4,942,344         483,379         455,125   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

     29,627,206         1,452,775         1,477,816   

Commercial and industrial

     1,221,921         37,603         42,492   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 54,219,760       $ 2,528,923       $ 2,582,215   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     December 31, 2011  
     Average
Recorded
Investment
     Interest
Income
Recognized
     Interest
Income
Received
 

Loans secured by real estate

        

Construction, land development and other land loans

   $ 12,172,751       $ 649,101       $ 687,182   

Secured by 1–4 family residential properties

     37,275         —          —    

Secured by multi-family residential properties

     3,312,803         —          1,587,278   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

     32,572,055         1,429,182         —    

Commercial and industrial

     1,634,368         140,357         141,405   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 49,729,252       $ 2,218,640       $ 2,415,865   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued amounted to $23,618,330 and $16,502,314 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. If interest on those loans had been accrued, such income would have approximated $1,058,377 and $1,459,843 for 2012 and 2011, respectively. Interest income actually recorded on those loans amounted to $157,601 and $35,519 for 2012 and 2011, respectively. Accruing loans past due 90 days or more amounted to $1,570,548 and $2,331,719 for 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructurings:

Loans are considered restructured loans if concessions have been granted to borrowers that are experiencing financial difficulty. The concessions granted generally involve the modification of terms of the loan, such as changes in payment schedule or interest rate, which generally would not otherwise be considered. Restructured loans can involve loans remaining on nonaccrual, moving to nonaccrual or continuing on accrual status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. Nonaccrual restructured loans are included and treated with all other nonaccrual loans. In addition, all accruing restructured loans are being reported as troubled debt restructurings. Generally, restructured loans remain on nonaccrual until the customer has attained a sustained period of repayment performance under the modified loan terms (generally a minimum of six months). However, performance prior to the restructuring, or significant events that coincide with the restructuring, are considered in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and whether the loan should be returned to or maintained on nonaccrual status. If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is not reasonably assured, the loan remains on nonaccrual. Based on the above, the Company had $12,397,049 and $1,821,696 of non-accruing loans that were restructured and remained on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In addition, the Company had $119,020 of restructured loans that were restored to accrual status based on a sustained period of repayment performance at December 31, 2012, compared to $2.5 million at December 31, 2011.

 

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The following table provides the number of loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring by loan portfolio during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, as well as the recorded investment and unpaid principal balance as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

    December 31, 2012     December 31, 2011  
    Number
of Loans
    Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Principal
Balance
    Post-
Modification
Principal
Balance
    Number
of Loans
    Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Principal
Balance
    Post-
Modification
Principal
Balance
 

Loans secured by real estate:

           

Construction, land development and other land loans

    10      $ 11,267,265      $ 9,987,874        —        $ —        $ —     

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

    4        595,970        585,841        9        3,181,663        2,488,060   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

    6        1,810,733        1,586,666        3        2,583,030        1,746,792   

Commercial loans

    4        379,986        355,688        2        79,853        74,904   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    24      $ 14,053,954      $ 12,516,069        14      $ 5,844,546      $ 4,309,756   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2012      December 31, 2011  
     Number
of Loans
     Recorded
Investment
     Number
of Loans
     Recorded
Investment
 

Troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted:

           

Construction, land development and other land loans

     6       $ 7,061,785         —         $  —     

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

     2         433,202         —           —     

Commercial

     2         68,154         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     10       $ 7,563,141         —         $  —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Restructured loan modifications may include payment schedule modifications, interest rate concessions, maturity date extensions, modification of note structure, principal reduction or some combination of these concessions. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, restructured loan modifications of loans secured by real estate, commercial and industrial loans primarily included maturity date extensions and payment schedule modifications.

The change in troubled debt restructuring from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2011 was as follows:

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
     Change  

Loans secured by real estate:

        

Construction, land development and other land loans

   $ 9,987,874       $ 2,488,060       $ 7,499,814   

Secured by 1-4 family residential properties

     585,841         —           585,841   

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties

     1,586,666         1,746,792         (160,126

Commercial and industrial loans

     355,688         74,904         280,784   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 12,516,069       $ 4,309,756       $ 8,206,313   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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All loans $500,000 and over modified in a troubled debt restructuring are evaluated for impairment. The nature and extent of impairment of restructured loans, including those which have experienced a subsequent payment default, is considered in the determination of an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses. This evaluation resulted in an allowance for loan losses of $6,322,593 and $494,352 for 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

5. OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

Other real estate and certain other assets acquired in foreclosure are reported at the lower of the investment in the loan or fair value of the property less estimated costs to sell. The following table summarizes foreclosed property activity at December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

     December 31, 2012  
     FUSB      ALC      Total  

Beginning balance

   $ 12,606,516       $ 4,167,910       $ 16,774,426   

Transfers from loans

     6,610,933         757,359         7,368,292   

Sales proceeds

     4,513,997         1,476,503         5,990,500   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross gains

     42,266         62,937         105,203   

Gross losses

     662,932         725,475         1,388,407   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net losses

     620,666         662,538         1,283,204   

Impairment

     2,993,402         589,194         3,582,596   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 11,089,384       $ 2,197,034       $ 13,286,418   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2011  
     FUSB      ALC      Total  

Beginning balance

   $ 19,001,769       $ 6,629,770       $ 25,631,539   

Transfers from loans

     4,441,554         1,960,837         6,402,391   

Sales proceeds

     4,792,032         2,470,796         7,262,828   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross gains

     81,820         57,179         138,999   

Gross losses

     1,117,456         628,445         1,745,901   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net losses

     1,035,636         571,266         1,606,902   

Impairment

     5,009,139         1,380,635         6,389,774   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 12,606,516       $ 4,167,910       $ 16,774,426   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Valuation adjustments are primarily recorded in other non-interest expense; adjustments are also recorded as a charge to the allowance for loan losses if incurred within 60 days after the date of transfer from loans. Valuation adjustments are primarily post-foreclosure write-downs that are a result of continued declining property values based on updated appraisals or other indications of value, such as offers to purchase. Foreclosed property sold represents the net book value of the properties sold.

 

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6. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment and their depreciable lives are summarized as follows:

 

     2012     2011  

Land

   $ 2,003,294      $ 2,003,294   

Premises (40 years)

     12,176,139        12,010,845   

Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (3-7 years)

     12,482,825        12,225,556   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     26,662,258        26,239,695   

Less accumulated depreciation

     (17,759,793     (17,190,394
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8,902,465      $ 9,049,301   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation expense of $714,739 and $696,083 was recorded in 2012 and 2011, respectively, on premises and equipment.

 

7. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

At December 31, 2010, the Company had $4.1 million of goodwill recorded on the consolidated statements of condition. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is tested by management annually for impairment, or more frequently if triggering events occur and indicate potential impairment, in accordance with ASC Topic 350-20 Goodwill. The Company’s goodwill impairment assessment utilizes the methodology and guidelines established in U.S. GAAP, including assumptions regarding the valuation of Bancshares.

As stated in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” the Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances indicate that there may be impairment. Accordingly, at the valuation date of October 31, 2011, the Company tested the goodwill of the reporting unit under Step One, which resulted in an aggregate fair value of $55 million. This figure did not exceed the carrying value of the reporting unit, which was equal to shareholders’ equity of $77.6 million at the date of valuation. Since the fair value of the reporting unit was less than the carrying value, the Company concluded that the goodwill may be impaired, and the Step Two analysis was required to determine the amount of impairment, if any.

As a result, the Company conducted Step Two, which determined the fair value of net assets of the reporting unit to equal $72.1 million. Accordingly, the goodwill was deemed fully impaired as of the measurement date based on the estimated fair value of $55 million for the reporting unit, and, as a result, during fiscal year 2011, an impairment charge of $4.1 million ($3.1 million at the Bank and $1.0 million at Bancshares) was required to adjust the goodwill balance to fair value. The goodwill impairment charge was a non-cash item that did not have an adverse impact on regulatory capital.

 

8. INVESTMENT IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

The Company has limited partnership investments in affordable housing projects for which it provides funding as a limited partner and receives tax credits related to its investments in the projects based on its partnership share. The Company has invested in limited partnerships of affordable housing projects, both as direct investments and investments in funds that invest solely in affordable housing projects. The Company has determined that these structures require evaluation as a VIE under ASC Topic 810 Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities. The Company consolidates one of the funds in which it has a 99.9% limited partnership interest. The resulting financial impact to the Company of the consolidation was a net increase to total assets of approximately $69,845 at December 31, 2012 and $150,000

 

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at December 31, 2011. The remaining limited partnership investments are unconsolidated and are accounted for under the cost method as allowed under ASC Topic 325 Accounting for Tax Benefits Resulting from Investments in Affordable Housing Projects. The Company amortizes the excess of carrying value of the investment over its estimated residual value during the period in which tax credits are allocated to the investors. The Company’s maximum exposure to future loss related to these limited partnerships is limited to the $836,163 recorded investment.

The assets and liabilities of these partnerships consist primarily of apartment complexes and related mortgages. The Bank’s carrying value approximates cost or its underlying equity in the net assets of the partnerships. Market quotations are not available for any of the aforementioned partnerships. Management has no knowledge of intervening events since the date of the partnerships’ financial statements that would have had a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

The Bank had no remaining cash commitments to these partnerships at December 31, 2012.

Prior to June 30, 2011, the Company consolidated La Vista Foundation I, LP, which is one the affordable housing projects in which the consolidated VIE owns a 9.9% limited partnership interest. The Company was deemed to be the primary beneficiary of La Vista Foundation I, LP because of a $5.0 million mortgage loan payable to the Bank. During the second quarter of 2011, the mortgage loan was refinanced with another financial institution. The Company reassessed whether it was the primary beneficiary of La Vista Foundation I, LP and determined that, as of June 30, 2011, it was not. Thus, effective June 30, 2011, La Vista Foundation I, LP was deconsolidated. This deconsolidation changed noncontrolling interest by $1.4 million, which resulted in an increase in shareholders’ equity of $1.4 million. The impact to the consolidated statements of condition was to decrease total assets by $2.4 million. This included a $7.4 million decrease in premises and equipment and an increase in loans of $5.0 million. There was no gain or loss and, thus, no impact to the Company’s consolidated results of operations. The only indirect retained investment is the 9.9% limited partnership interest held by the consolidated VIE. The deconsolidation did not involve a related party.

 

9. DEPOSITS

At December 31, 2012, the scheduled maturities of the Bank’s time deposits were as follows:

 

2013

   $ 154,246,481   

2014

     36,536,894   

2015

     22,676,469   

2016

     15,185,633   

2017 and Thereafter

     13,125,973   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 241,771,450   
  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had brokered certificates of deposit totaling $21,874,393 and $35,325,141, respectively. Deposits from related parties held by the Company amounted to $4,115,773 and $5,034,247 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

10. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Short-term borrowings consist of federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements. Federal funds purchased generally mature within one to four days. There were no amounts outstanding as of December 31, 2012 and 2011. Treasury tax and loan deposits are withdrawal on demand. There was no balance outstanding at December 31, 2012 or 2011.

 

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Securities sold under repurchase agreements, which are secured borrowings, generally are reflected at the amount of cash received in connection with the transaction. The Company may be required to provide additional collateral based on the fair value of the underlying securities. The Company monitors the fair value of the underlying securities on a daily basis. Securities sold under repurchase agreements at December 31, 2012 and 2011 were $638,014 and $355,787, respectively.

At December 31, 2012, the Bank had $17.8 million in available federal fund lines from correspondent banks.

 

11. LONG-TERM DEBT

The Company uses FHLB advances as an alternative to funding sources with similar maturities, such as certificates of deposit or other deposit programs. These advances generally offer more attractive rates when compared to other mid-term financing options. They are also flexible, allowing the Company to quickly obtain the necessary maturities and rates that best suit its overall asset/liability strategy. At December 31, 2012, no advances were outstanding, and no assets were pledged. At December 31, 2011, investment securities and mortgage loans amounting to $22,564,364 were pledged to secure these borrowings.

The following summarizes information concerning FHLB advances and other borrowings:

 

     2012     2011  

Balance at year-end

   $ —        $ 20,000,000   

Average balance during the year

     4,918,032        23,369,863   

Maximum month-end balance during the year

     20,000,000        30,000,000   

Average rate paid during the year

     2.30     3.21

Weighted average remaining maturity

     —          1.25 years   

There were no FHLB advances outstanding at December 31, 2012. Interest rates on FHLB advances ranged from 1.99% to 2.35% at December 31, 2011.

At December 31, 2012, the Bank had $170.1 million in available credit from the FHLB.

 

12. INCOME TAXES

The Company files a consolidated income tax return with the federal government and the State of Alabama. ALC files a Mississippi state income tax return related to operations from its Mississippi branches. The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service and the states in which it files for the years ended December 31, 2010 through 2012.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits related to federal or state income tax matters and does not anticipate any material increase or decrease in unrecognized tax benefits relative to any tax positions taken prior to December 31, 2012. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had accrued no interest and no penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

 

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The consolidated provisions for and (benefits from) income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 

     2012     2011  

Federal

    

Current

   $ (380,519   $ (2,768,621

Deferred

     829,687        (2,212,325
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     449,168        (4,980,946

State

    

Current

     126,183        (525,015

Deferred

     169,644        (452,347
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     295,827        (977,362
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 744,995      $ (5,958,308
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The consolidated tax benefit differed from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate of 34% as follows:

 

     2012     2011  

Income tax expense at federal statutory rate

   $ 999,663      $ (5,111,566

Increase (decrease) resulting from:

    

Tax-exempt interest

     (374,983     (406,292

State income tax expense, net of federal income tax benefit

     102,133        (645,059

Other

     18,182        204,609   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 744,995      $ (5,958,308
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2012 and 2011 are presented below:

 

     2012      2011  

Deferred tax assets:

     

Allowance for loan losses

   $ 7,321,332       $ 8,461,338   

Accrued vacation

     68,833         59,821   

Deferred compensation

     1,543,376         1,405,533   

Deferred commissions and fees

     419,710         427,927   

Goodwill amortization

     147,285         190,393   

Impairment OREO

     2,254,149         2,451,955   

State NOL carryover

     205,227         —    

Federal AMT & general business credits carryover

     155,198         —    

Other

     43,112         44,265   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total gross deferred tax assets

     12,158,222         13,041,232   

Deferred tax liabilities:

     

Premises and equipment

     308,064         328,771   

Unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale

     1,883,412         1,802,802   

Other

     438,167         487,018   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total gross deferred tax liabilities

     2,629,643         2,618,591   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset, included in other assets

   $ 9,528,579       $ 10,422,641   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The Company’s determination of the realization of the net deferred tax asset is based on its assessment of all available positive and negative evidence. The Company is currently in a three-year cumulative loss position, which represents negative evidence. Of the $9.5 million net deferred tax asset, $7.3 million relates to the provision for loan losses, $2.3 million relates to impairment of OREO and $1.5 million resulted from deferred compensation.

At December 31, 2012, positive evidence supporting the realization of the deferred tax asset includes a strong earnings history, exclusive of the loss that created the future deductible amount, coupled with evidence indicating that the loss is an aberration rather than a continuing condition. The Company has a strong capital position and a history of significant pre-tax earnings. The Company believes that, as of year-end 2012, impaired loans have been identified and adequately reserved, and management has projected future income over the next five years, although there can be no assurance that such income will be realized due to unanticipated changes in economic and competitive factors. The Company has strong earnings exclusive of loan loss provisions and other real estate write-downs, which created the most significant portion of the deferred asset. These provisions and write-downs resulted primarily from one type of loan – real estate development. Management has assessed the risk in the remaining development portfolio, and, although there can be no assurance that such income will be realized due to unanticipated changes in economic and competitive factors, management has projected taxable income over the next five years, resulting from reduced provisions for loan losses and write-downs of OREO. Except in unusual circumstances, the Company no longer invests in these types of loans.

Along with the taxable income in 2012, the Company has projected future taxable income over the next five tax years, although there can be no assurance that such income will be realized due to unanticipated changes in economic and competitive factors. Further positive evidence includes the Company’s strong capital position and history of significant pre-tax earnings, which the Company believes outweighs the negative evidence of recent pre-tax losses. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has not been established as of December 31, 2012.

 

13. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company sponsors a combined 401(k) and employee stock ownership plan, the United Security Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (With 401(k) Provisions) (the “401(k) Plan”). The 401(k) Plan allows participants to defer up to 15% of their compensation on a pre-tax basis, subject to the statutory annual contribution limit. For 2012, the Company made “safe harbor” contributions on behalf of participants in the form of a match that was equal to 100% of each participant’s elective deferrals, up to a maximum of 4% of the participant’s eligible compensation. In 2011, the Company also made discretionary contributions on behalf of participants in the form of a match that was equal to 2% of each participant’s elective deferrals. No discretionary match was made in 2012. The Company’s matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan totaled $297,728 and $427,291 in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Participants can elect to invest all or a portion of their assets in the 401(k) Plan in the form of Company stock. The 401(k) Plan held 335,349 and 343,952 shares of Company stock at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These shares are allocated to participants in the 401(k) Plan and, accordingly, are included in the earnings per share calculations.

 

14. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

The Bank has entered into supplemental compensation benefits agreements with the directors and certain executive officers. The measurement of the liability under these agreements includes estimates involving life expectancy, length of time before retirement and the expected returns on the Bank-owned life insurance

 

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policies used to fund those agreements. Should these estimates prove materially wrong, the cost of these agreements could change accordingly. The related deferred compensation obligation to these directors and executive officers, which is included in other liabilities, was $3,370,972 and $3,069,704 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Non-employee directors may elect to defer payment of all or any portion of their First United Security Bank director fees under the United Security Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Deferral Plan”), and, beginning on January 1, 2012, all United Security Bancshares, Inc. director fees are deferred under the Deferral Plan. The Deferral Plan, which was ratified by shareholders at the annual meeting held on May 11, 2004, permits non-employee directors to invest their directors’ fees and to receive the adjusted value of the deferred amounts in cash and/or shares of Bancshares’ common stock.

Neither the Company nor the Bank makes any contribution to participants’ accounts under the Deferral Plan.

While not required by the Deferral Plan, the Company established a grantor trust (Rabbi Trust) as an instrument to fund the stock portion of the Deferral Plan. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the grantor trust held 18,170 and 21,055 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock. These shares have been classified in equity as treasury stock. The related deferred compensation obligation, which is included in other liabilities, was $618,546 and $557,068 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

15. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Dividends are paid at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors, based on the Company’s operating performance and financial position, including earnings, capital and liquidity. Dividends from the Bank are the Company’s primary source of funds for the payment of dividends to shareholders, and there are various legal and regulatory limits regarding the extent to which the Bank may pay dividends or otherwise supply funds to the Company. In addition, federal and state regulatory agencies have the authority to prevent the Company from paying a dividend to shareholders. The Company has not paid a dividend to its shareholders since the first quarter of 2011 due to substantial net losses at the Bank, and the Company can make no assurances that it will be able or permitted to pay dividends in the future.

The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements that prescribe quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items. The Company’s regulators also have imposed qualitative guidelines for capital amounts and classifications such as risk weightings, capital components and other details. The quantitative measures to ensure capital adequacy require that the Company maintain amounts and ratios, as set forth in the schedule below, of total and Tier I Capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the regulations) and of Tier I Capital to average total assets (as defined in the regulations). Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Management believes that, as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company met all capital adequacy requirements imposed by its regulators.

As of December 31, 2012, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Bank as “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well-capitalized,” the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios, as set forth in the table. There have been no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s categorization. The Bank was categorized as “well-capitalized” as of December 31, 2011, as well.

 

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Actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, for the Company and the Bank were as follows:

 

     2012  
     Actual     Adequacy
Purposes
    To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt
Corrective
Action Provisions
 
     Amount      Ratio     Amount      Ratio     Amount      Ratio  
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

               

United Security Bancshares, Inc.

   $ 63,957         17.05   $ 30,008         8.00     N/A         N/A   

First United Security Bank

     64,422         17.17     30,008         8.00   $ 37,510         10.00

Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

               

United Security Bancshares, Inc.

     59,088         15.75     15,004         4.00     N/A         N/A   

First United Security Bank

     59,553         15.88     15,004         4.00     22,506         6.00

Tier I Leverage (to Average Assets):

               

United Security Bancshares, Inc.

     59,088         10.51     16,873         3.00     N/A         N/A   

First United Security Bank

     59,553         10.60     16,862         3.00     28,104         5.00

 

     2011  
     Actual     Adequacy
Purposes
    To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt
Corrective
Action Provisions
 
     Amount      Ratio     Amount      Ratio     Amount      Ratio  
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

               

United Security Bancshares, Inc.

   $ 63,198         14.69   $ 34,415         8.00     N/A         N/A   

First United Security Bank

     63,321         14.72     34,409         8.00   $ 43,011         10.00

Tier I Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

               

United Security Bancshares, Inc.

     57,612         13.39     17,207         4.00     N/A         N/A   

First United Security Bank

     57,805         13.44     17,205         4.00     25,807         6.00

Tier I Leverage (to Average Assets):

               

United Security Bancshares, Inc.

     57,612         9.19     18,804         3.00     N/A         N/A   

First United Security Bank

     57,805         9.24     18,759         3.00     31,265         5.00

 

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16. SEGMENT REPORTING

Under ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, certain information is disclosed for the two reportable operating segments of the Company: FUSB, ALC and all other (primarily FUSB Reinsurance). The reportable segments were determined using the internal management reporting system. These segments are composed of the Company’s and the Bank’s significant subsidiaries. The accounting policies for each segment are the same as those described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.” The segment results include certain overhead allocations and intercompany transactions that were recorded at current market prices. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated to determine the consolidated balances.

The results for the two reportable segments of the Company are included in the following table:

 

     2012  
     FUSB     ALC      All
Other
    Eliminations      Consolidated  
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Total interest income

   $ 24,109      $ 18,503       $ 19      $ (3,878    $ 38,753   

Total interest expense

     4,575        3,859         —         (3,878      4,556   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income

     19,534        14,644         19        —          34,197   

Provision for loan losses

     1,294        3,044         —         —          4,338   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision

     18,240        11,600         19        —           29,859   

Total non-interest income

     3,967        1,414         956        (772      5,565   

Total non-interest expense

     21,368        10,734         1,154        (772      32,484   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     839        2,280         (179     —          2,940   

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

     (145     884         6        —          745   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 984      $ 1,396       $ (185     —        $ 2,195   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other significant items:

            

Total assets

   $ 557,374      $ 79,090       $ 74,958      $ (144,289    $ 567,133   

Total investment securities

     113,670        —          80        —          113,750   

Total loans, net

     329,425        71,609         —         (63,634      337,400   

Investment in subsidiaries

     784        —          69,757        (70,536      5   

Fixed asset addition

     314        258         —         —          572   

Depreciation and amortization expense

     562        153         —         —          715   

Total interest income from external customers

     20,250        18,503         —         —          38,753   

Total interest income from affiliates

     3,858        —          19        (3,877      —    

 

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     2011  
     FUSB     ALC      All
Other
    Eliminations      Consolidated  
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Total interest income

   $ 28,939      $ 18,525       $ 60      $ (5,178    $ 42,346   

Total interest expense

     7,074        5,122         —         (5,178      7,018   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income

     21,865        13,403         60        —          35,328   

Provision for loan losses

     15,893        2,909         —         —          18,802   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision

     5,972        10,494         60        —          16,526   

Total non-interest income

     6,896        1,565         1,003        (736      8,728   

Total non-interest expense

     27,651        11,104         2,269        (736      40,288   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (14,783     955         (1,206     —          (15,034

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

     (6,342     375         9        —          (5,958
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (8,441     580         (1,215     —          (9,076
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —         —          (1     —          (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to USBI

   $ (8,441   $ 580       $ (1,214   $ —        $ (9,075
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other significant items:

            

Total assets

   $ 609,943      $ 85,510       $ 72,445      $ (146,088    $ 621,810   

Total investment securities

     123,265        —          75        —          123,340   

Total loans, net

     375,718        78,135         —         (72,768      381,085   

Goodwill

     —         —          —         —          —    

Investment in subsidiaries

     1,326        —          67,059        (68,380      5   

Fixed asset addition

     333        168         —         —          501   

Depreciation and amortization expense

     563        133         —         —          696   

Total interest income from external customers

     23,816        18,525         5        —          42,346   

Total interest income from affiliates

     5,123        —          55        (5,178      —    

 

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17. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Other operating expenses for the years 2012 and 2011 consisted of the following:

 

     2012      2011  

Legal, accounting and other professional fees

   $ 1,361,529       $ 1,428,998   

Postage, stationery and supplies

     859,070         894,125   

Telephone/data communication

     630,962         685,493   

FDIC insurance assessments

     786,835         835,275   

Other

     6,197,797         6,653,617   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 9,836,193       $ 10,497,508   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

18. OPERATING LEASES

The Company leases equipment and office space under noncancellable operating leases and also month-to-month rental agreements.

The following is a schedule, by years, of future minimum rental payments required under operating leases having initial or remaining noncancellable terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2012:

 

Year ending December 31,

  

2013

   $ 351,610   

2014

     290,780   

2015

     200,733   

2016

     94,280   

2017

     54,480   

2018

     28,880   

Total rental expense under all operating leases was $667,909 and $634,375 in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

19. GUARANTEES, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party for commitments to make loans and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making these commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. For interest rate swap transactions and commitments to purchase or sell securities for forward delivery, the contract or notional amounts do not represent exposure to credit loss. The Bank controls the credit risk of these derivative instruments through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. Certain derivative contracts have credit risk for the carrying value plus the amount to replace such contracts in the event of counterparty default. All of the Bank’s financial instruments are held for risk management and not for trading purposes. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no credit losses associated with derivative contracts.

 

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In the normal course of business, there are outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and others, that are not included in the consolidated financial statements. The financial instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of amounts recognized in the financial statements. A summary of these commitments and contingent liabilities is presented below:

 

     December 31,  
     2012      2011  
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Standby Letters of Credit

   $ 1,092       $ 1,172   

Commitments to Extend Credit

   $ 32,123       $ 45,736   

Standby letters of credit are contingent commitments issued by the Bank generally to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The Bank has recourse against the customer for any amount that it is required to pay to a third party under a standby letter of credit. Revenues are recognized over the lives of the standby letters of credit. The potential amount of future payments that the Bank could be required to make under its standby letters of credit at December 31, 2012 was $1.1 million, representing the Bank’s total credit risk.

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. 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. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment and income-producing commercial properties.

Commitments to purchase securities for delayed delivery require the Bank to purchase a specified security at a specified price for delivery on a specified date. Similarly, commitments to sell securities for delayed delivery require the Bank to sell a specified security at a specified price for delivery on a specified date. Market risk arises from potential movements in security values and interest rates between the commitment and delivery dates. At December 31, 2012, there were no outstanding commitments to purchase or sell securities for delayed delivery.

Litigation

On September 27, 2007, Malcomb Graves Automotive, LLC (“Graves Automotive”), Malcomb Graves and Tina Graves filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Shelby County, Alabama against the Company, the Bank, ALC and their respective directors and officers seeking an unspecified amount of compensatory and punitive damages. A former employee of ALC, Corey Mitchell, was named as a co-defendant, and ALC and the Bank filed a crossclaim against him seeking, among other relief, defense and indemnification for any damages suffered in the underlying lawsuit. The underlying complaint alleged that the defendants committed fraud in misrepresenting to Graves Automotive the amounts that Graves Automotive owed on certain loans and failing to credit Graves Automotive properly for certain loans. The defendants moved to compel arbitration, and the trial court denied the defendants’ motion. The defendants appealed this decision, and, on September 29, 2010, the Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s denial of defendants’ motion. Following the return of the case to the active docket, on November 30, 2010, ALC and the Bank moved to dismiss the lawsuit. In response to this motion to dismiss, on June 15, 2011, the Circuit Court dismissed all claims against the Company, the Bank and their respective directors and officers and all claims that were brought by Malcomb Graves and Tina Graves in their individual capacities. The Circuit Court also dismissed Graves Automotive’s claims for conversion and negligent supervision against ALC and ordered

 

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Graves Automotive to re-plead its fraud allegations against ALC with more particularity. On September 15, 2011, Graves Automotive filed a third amended complaint in response to the Circuit Court’s June 15, 2011 order. In its third amended complaint, Graves Automotive asserted claims against ALC for breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment and conversion. ALC moved to dismiss the third amended complaint on many of the same grounds as set forth in its previous motion to dismiss. On October 13, 2011, the Circuit Court dismissed Graves Automotive’s conversion claim and again ordered Graves Automotive to re-plead its fraud claims with more particularity, this time within 60 days. On December 12, 2011, Graves Automotive filed its fourth amended complaint, this time asserting only two counts, breach of contract and unjust enrichment. Despite removing the fraud claims, the fourth amended complaint still requested punitive damages. On January 11, 2012, ALC filed a motion to dismiss the fourth amended complaint and to strike Graves Automotive’s request for punitive damages. This motion was heard on November 27, 2012, and the Circuit Court struck the punitive damages claim but allowed the breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims to go forward. ALC continues to deny the allegations against it in the underlying lawsuit with respect to the remaining claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter. Given the lack of discovery conducted, it is too early to assess the likelihood of a resolution of the remaining claims in this matter or the possibility of an unfavorable outcome.

On February 17, 2011, Wayne Allen Russell, Jr. filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama against the Bank and Bill Morgan, who currently serves as the Bank’s Business Development Officer. The allegations in the lawsuit relate to a mortgage on a parcel of real estate, executed by Mr. Russell in favor of the Bank as security for a loan, and certain related transactions, including foreclosure proceedings executed by the Bank. Additionally, on June 17, 2011, Mr. Russell’s wife, Rebecca Russell, in response to a lawsuit filed against Mrs. Russell by the Bank, filed a counterclaim against the Bank seeking compensatory and punitive damages, asserting that she was induced to mortgage a rental dwelling owned by her, the proceeds of which were paid upon certain obligations owed to the Bank by her husband, and that the Bank had orally agreed to refinance her loan as a part of an alleged refinancing promise by the Bank with respect to the obligations of Mr. Russell. On October 29, 2012, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Bank and Mr. Morgan with respect to all claims asserted in the consolidated lawsuits, and a subsequent motion to alter, amend or vacate filed by Mr. and Mrs. Russell was denied by operation of law. On March 25, 2013, Mr. and Mrs. Russell filed a Notice of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Alabama. Although the ultimate outcome of this matter remains unknown, the Bank believes that it should prevail on appeal, that the granting of summary judgment by the lower court will be upheld and that any contrary result would not have a material adverse effect on Bancshares’ consolidated financial statements or results of operations.

On or about June 1, 2012, a former employee filed a complaint against the Bank with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) alleging violations of Section 806 of the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1514A, and Section 1057 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, 12 U.S.C. § 5567 in connection with his separation from the Bank in April 2012. Based on its investigation, OSHA concluded it had no reasonable cause to believe the statutes were violated. As is his right, however, the former employee has timely requested a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge and filed an amended complaint in that forum. Going forward, the case will be litigated in much the same way as a lawsuit filed in state or federal court would be. The Bank believes that the complaint is wholly without merit and that it will be able to demonstrate several meritorious defenses. However, it is too early to assess the likelihood of a resolution of this matter or the possibility of an unfavorable outcome.

USBI and its subsidiaries also are parties to other litigation, and USBI intends to vigorously defend itself in all such litigation. In the opinion of USBI, based on review and consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such other litigation should not have a material adverse effect on the USBI’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

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20. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the consolidated statements of financial condition, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are detailed below. Where quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows and other valuation techniques. The use of discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The following disclosures should not be considered a surrogate of the liquidation value of the Company, but rather represent a good-faith estimate of the increase or decrease in value of financial instruments held by the Company since purchase, origination or issuance.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods, including market, income and cost approaches. Based on these approaches, the Company often utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and/or the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated or generally unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide the following information according to the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

 

   

Level 1 — Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 1 also includes equity securities in banks that are publicly traded. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

 

   

Level 2 — Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third-party pricing services for identical or similar assets or liabilities.

 

   

Level 3 — Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer or broker-traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value and recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities would include highly liquid government bonds, mortgage products and exchange traded equities. Level 2 securities include U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset-backed and other securities. Level 2 fair values are obtained from quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. In certain cases, where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

 

 

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Impaired Loans

Estimates of fair value are determined based on a variety of information, including the use of available appraisals, estimates of market value by licensed appraisers or local real estate brokers and the knowledge and experience of the Bank’s management related to values of properties in the Bank’s market areas. Management takes into consideration the type, location and occupancy of the property as well as current economic conditions in the area the property is located in assessing estimates of fair value. Accordingly, fair value estimates for impaired loans are classified as Level 3.

Foreclosed Assets

Estimates of fair values are determined based on a variety of information, including the use of available appraisals, estimates of market value by licensed appraisers or local real estate brokers and the knowledge and experience of the Bank’s senior lending officers related to values of properties in the Bank’s market areas. These officers take into consideration the type, location and occupancy of the property as well as current economic conditions in the area the property is located in assessing estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the fair values estimates for foreclosed real estate are classified as Level 3.

Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012 and 2011 are summarized below.

 

     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using  
     Totals
At
December 31,
2012
     Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Mortgage-backed securities

   $ 77,553,449       $ —         $ 77,553,449       $ —     

Obligations of states, counties and political subdivisions

     14,980,886         —           14,980,886         —     

U.S. treasury securities

     80,038         —           80,038         —     

 

     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011 Using  
     Totals
At
December 31,
2011
     Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Mortgage-backed securities

   $ 99,690,924       $ —        $ 99,690,924       $  —    

Obligations of states, counties and political subdivisions

     15,885,161         —          15,885,161         —    

Obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies

     6,508,777         —          6,508,777         —    

U.S. treasury securities

     75,352         —          75,352         —    

Equity securities

     10,284         10,284         —          —    

Non-Financial Assets and Non-Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

The Company has no non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Certain non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include foreclosed assets (upon initial recognition or subsequent impairment), non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities measured at fair value in the second step of a goodwill impairment test and intangible assets and other non-financial long-lived assets measured at fair value for impairment assessment.

 

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The Company rarely transfers assets and liabilities measured at fair value between Level 1 and Level 2 measurements. There were no such transfers during the years ended December 31, 2012 or 2011. Trading account assets and securities available for sale may be periodically transferred to or from Level 3 valuation based on management’s conclusion regarding the best method of pricing for an individual security. Such transfers are accounted for as if they occur at the beginning of a reporting period.

Financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2012 and 2011 are summarized below.

 

    Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 Using  
    Totals
At
December 31,
2012
    Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Impaired loans

  $ 14,956,079      $ —        $ —        $ 14,956,079   

Foreclosed property and other real estate

    11,367,883        —          —          11,367,883   

 

    Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011 Using  
    Totals
At
December 31,
2011
    Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Impaired loans

  $ 16,245,779      $  —       $  —       $ 16,245,779  

Foreclosed property and other real estate

    19,273,673        —         —         19,273,673  

The Company is required to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including impaired loans. Loan impairment is reported when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for loan losses. When an impaired loan is determined to be collateral dependent, the fair value is determined through the utilization of a third-party appraisal. It is the policy of the Company to update appraisals every 18-24 months. The types of collateral influence the frequency of obtaining updated appraisals. Management knows the market trends of collateral values well and monitors trends in sales and valuations in all of the various categories of collateral. These trends influence how often new appraisals are obtained within the 18-24 month timeframe. For example, a significant number of currently impaired loans are collateralized by residential subdivision lots. The values of this type of collateral have been volatile in recent years, and, therefore, appraisals are generally updated at the lower end of the timeframe (i.e., closer to 18 months), while timberland appraisals would be updated closer to the end of the timeframe (i.e., closer to 24 months), as these values have remained more stable. Any observed trend indicating reduced valuations would require updated appraisals. Based on experience, current appraisals are discounted 9% for estimated costs associated with foreclosures and costs to sell. If a loan is evaluated for impairment under ASC Topic 310-10-35 Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, and the appraisal is outdated, a new appraisal is ordered. If the new appraisal is not received in sufficient time to assess any required impairment to meet SEC filing deadlines or other financial reporting obligations, the old appraisal may be discounted to reflect values observed in similar properties. These discounts have ranged from 20% to 30%. These discounts are based on the most recent valuation/appraisal information available related to that particular type of loan/

 

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collateral. After the new appraisal is obtained, the analysis is updated to reflect the new valuation. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes that the uncollectibility of a loan is confirmed. Loans, net of specific allowances, subject to this evaluation amounted to $14,956,079 and $16,245,779 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. This valuation would be considered Level 3, consisting of appraisals of underlying collateral and discounted cash flow analysis.

During 2012, certain foreclosed assets, upon initial recognition, were remeasured and reported at fair value through a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses based upon the fair value of the foreclosed asset. The fair value of a foreclosed asset, upon initial recognition, is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on observable market data or Level 3 inputs based on customized discounting criteria. Foreclosed assets measured at fair value upon initial recognition totaled $2,097,440 and $5,115,994 (utilizing Level 3 valuation inputs) as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In connection with the measurement and initial recognition of the foregoing foreclosed assets, the Company has recognized charge-offs of the allowance for possible loan losses totaling approximately $407,043 in 2012, and $2,514,983 in 2011. Foreclosed assets totaling $9,270,443 were remeasured at fair value in 2012, resulting in impairment loss of $3,582,596 on other real estate owned. Foreclosed assets remeasured at fair value subsequent to initial recognition during 2011 totaled $14,157,679, resulting in impairment loss of $6,389,774.

The following table presents detailed information regarding assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 31, 2012. The table includes the valuation techniques and the significant unobservable inputs utilized. The range of each unobservable input, as well as the weighted average within the range utilized at December 31, 2012, are both included. Following the table is a description of the valuation technique and the sensitivity of the technique to changes in the significant unobservable input.

 

     Level 3 Significant Unobservable Input Assumptions
     Fair Value
December 31,
2012
  

Valuation Technique

  

Unobservable Input

   Quantitative
Range

of  Unobservable
Inputs (Weighted-
Average)

Nonrecurring fair value measurements:

           

Impaired loans

   $14,956,079    Multiple data points, including discount to appraised value of collateral based on recent market activity    Appraisal compatibility adjustment (discount)    9%—30%

(11.7%)

Foreclosed property and other real estate

   $11,367,883    Discount to appraised value of property based on recent market activity for sales of similar properties    Appraisal compatibility adjustment (discount)    9%—10%

(9.4%)

NON-RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS

Impaired loans

Impaired loans are valued based on multiple data points indicating the fair value for each loan. The primary data point for non-performing loans is the appraisal value of the underlying collateral to which a discount is applied. Management establishes this discount or comparability adjustment based on recent sales of similar property types. As liquidity in the market increases or decreases, the comparability adjustment and the resulting asset valuation are impacted.

 

 

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Foreclosed property and other real estate

Foreclosed property and other real estate under contract for sale are valued based on contract price. If no sales contract is pending for a specific property, management establishes a comparability adjustment to the appraised value based on historical activity considering proceeds for properties sold versus the corresponding appraised value. Increases or decreases in realization for properties sold impact the comparability adjustment for similar assets remaining on the balance sheet.

Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

Cash, due from banks and federal funds sold: The carrying amount of cash, due from banks and federal funds sold approximates fair value.

Federal Home Loan Bank: Based on the redemption provision of the FHLB, the stock has no quoted market value and is carried at cost.

Securities: Fair values of securities are based on quoted market prices where available. If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on market prices of comparable instruments.

Accrued interest receivable and payable: The carrying amount of accrued interest approximates fair value.

Loans, net: For variable-rate loans, fair values are based on carrying values. Fixed-rate commercial loans, other installment loans and certain real estate mortgage loans are valued using discounted cash flows. The discount rate used to determine the present value of these loans is based on interest rates currently being charged by the Company on comparable loans as to credit risk and term.

Demand and savings deposits: The fair values of demand deposits are equal to the carrying value of such deposits. Demand deposits include non-interest bearing demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts and money market demand accounts.

Time deposits: The fair values of relatively short-term time deposits are equal to their carrying values. Discounted cash flows are used to value long-term time deposits. The discount rate used is based on interest rates currently being offered by the Company on comparable deposits as to amount and term.

Short-term borrowings: These borrowings may consist of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and the floating rate borrowings from the FHLB account. Due to the short-term nature of these borrowings, fair values approximate carrying values.

Long-term debt: The fair value of this debt is estimated using discounted cash flows based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements as of December 31, 2012.

Off-balance sheet instruments: The carrying amount of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit approximates fair value. The carrying amount of the off-balance sheet financial instruments is based on fees currently charged to enter into such agreements.

 

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The estimated fair value and related carrying or notional amounts, as well as the level within the fair value hierarchy, of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows:

 

     December 31, 2012  
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Assets:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 54,126       $ 54,126       $ 54,126       $ —         $ —     

Investment securities available-for-sale

     92,614         92,614         —           92,614         —     

Investment securities held-to-maturity

     21,136         21,136         —           21,136         —     

Federal funds sold

     5,000         5,000         5,000         —           —     

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     936         936         —           936         —     

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

     337,400         339,230         —           —           339,230   

Liabilities:

              

Deposits

     489,034         490,596         —           490,596         —     

Short-term borrowings

     638         638         —           638         —     

 

     December 31, 2011  
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair
Value
    
Level 1
    
Level 2
    
Level 3
 
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Assets:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 52,797       $ 52,797       $ 52,797       $ —         $ —     

Investment securities available-for-sale

     122,170         122,170         —           122,170         —     

Investment securities held-to-maturity

     1,170         1,170         —           1,170         —     

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     2,861         2,861         —           2,861         —     

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

     381,085         383,879         —           —           383,879   

Liabilities:

              

Deposits

     527,073         528,741         —           528,741         —     

Short-term borrowings

     356         356         —           356         —     

Long-term debt

     20,000         20,383         —           20,383         —     

 

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21. UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Statements of Condition

 

     Year-Ended December 31,  
     2012      2011  

ASSETS:

     

Cash on deposit

   $ 83,329       $ 291,113   

Investment in subsidiaries

     69,112,612         66,400,536   

Investment securities available-for-sale

     —          —    

Other assets

     1         1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 69,195,942       $ 66,691,650   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

     

Other liabilities

   $ 548,603       $ 484,352   

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     68,647,338         66,207,298   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 69,195,942       $ 66,691,650   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Statements of Income

 

     Year-Ended December 31,  
     2012     2011  

INCOME

    

Dividend income, First United Security Bank

   $ —       $ 391,272   

Interest income

     —         3,231   

Investment securities gains, net

     —         78,607   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

   $ —       $ 473,110   

EXPENSE

     382,556        1,451,865   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME (LOSS) OF SUBSIDIARIES

     (382,556     (978,755

EQUITY IN (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME (LOSS) OF SUBSIDIARIES

     2,577,746        (8,096,955
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

   $ 2,195,189      $ (9,075,710
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (165     (763
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO USBI

   $ 2,195,354      $ (9,074,947
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(CONTINUED)

 

Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Year-Ended December 31,  
     2012     2011  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income (loss) attributable to USBI

   $ 2,195,354      $ (9,074,947

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

    

Distributions in excess of undistributed income (loss) of subsidiaries

     (2,577,911     8,096,192   

Gain on sale of securities, net

     —         (78,607

Decrease in other assets

     —         987,342   

Increase in other liabilities

     64,250        71,900   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

     (318,307     1,880   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Capital contribution to subsidiary

     —         —    

Proceeds from sales of investment securities, available for sale

     —         201,287   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

     —         201,287   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Stock award under employment contract

     25,902        25,350   

Cash dividends paid

     —         (241,272

Treasury stock reissued

     84,621        —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     110,523        (215,922
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DECREASE IN CASH

     (207,784     (12,755

CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

     291,113        303,868   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AT END OF YEAR

   $ 83,329      $ 291,113   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(CONTINUED)

 

22. QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)

 

     Year-Ended December 31,  
     2012     2011  
     Fourth
Quarter
     Third
Quarter
     Second
Quarter
     First
Quarter
    Fourth
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    First
Quarter
 
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Interest income

   $ 9,667       $ 9,328       $ 9,748       $ 10,010      $ 10,596      $ 10,699      $ 10,607      $ 10,444   

Interest expense

     888         1,031         1,177         1,460        1,645        1,727        1,779        1,867   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income

     8,779         8,297         8,571         8,550        8,951        8,972        8,828        8,577   

Provision for loan losses

     1,163         492         468         2,215        13,626        2,262        1,609        1,305   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income (loss), after provision for loan losses

     7,616         7,805         8,103         6,335        (4,675     6,710        7,219        7,272   

Non-interest:

                   

Income

     1,507         1,453         1,331         1,274        3,748        1,595        2,196        1,189   

Expense

     7,652         7,562         7,442         9,828        14,109        10,593        8,151        7,435   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     1,471         1,696         1,992         (2,219     (15,036     (2,288     1,264        1,026   

(Benefits from) provision for income taxes

     588         517         622         (982     (5,547     (979     361        207   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) after taxes

     883         1,179         1,370         (1,237     (9,489     (1,309     903        819   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          —          —         —         —         (1     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to USBI after taxes

   $ 883       $ 1,179       $ 1,370       $ (1,237   $ (9,489   $ (1,309   $ 904      $ 819   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (losses) per common share:

                   

Basic and diluted earnings (losses) attributable to USBI

   $ 0.15       $ 0.20       $ 0.23       $ (0.21   $ (1.58   $ (0.22   $ 0.15      $ 0.14   

 

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Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Bancshares maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Bancshares’ Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to Bancshares’ management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

The management of Bancshares carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Bancshares’ disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2012, pursuant to the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, Bancshares’ management concluded, as of December 31, 2012, that Bancshares’ disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in Bancshares’ periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified.

There were no changes in Bancshares’ internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Bancshares’ internal control over financial reporting.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

This report is included in Item 8 on page 46 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9B. Other Information.

None.

 

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PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Bancshares has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for directors, officers (including Bancshares’ Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) and employees. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. Bancshares will provide any interested person a copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics free of charge, upon written request to United Security Bancshares, Inc., Attention: Beverly J. Dozier, Corporate Secretary, 131 West Front Street, Post Office Box 249, Thomasville, Alabama 36784, (334) 636-5424.

Other information required by this Item is incorporated by reference pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K from Bancshares’ definitive proxy statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K from Bancshares’ definitive proxy statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K from Bancshares’ definitive proxy statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.

 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K from Bancshares’ definitive proxy statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.

 

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K from Bancshares’ definitive proxy statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

(a)(1) Financial Statements.

The consolidated financial statements of Bancshares and its subsidiaries, included herein in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, are as follows:

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting;

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC;

Consolidated Statements of Condition – December 31, 2012 and 2011;

Consolidated Statements of Operations – Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011;

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011;

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011;

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011; and

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules.

The financial statement schedules required to be included pursuant to this Item are not included herein because they are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto, which are incorporated by reference at subsection (a)(1) of this Item above.

(a)(3)&(b) Exhibits.

The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index beginning on page 103 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K are filed herewith or are incorporated herein by reference.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, on this 28th day of March, 2013.

 

UNITED SECURITY BANCSHARES, INC.

By:

 

/s/ James F. House

  James F. House
  President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/ James F. House

      James F. House

   President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)   March 28, 2013

/s/ Robert Steen

      Robert Steen

   Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer)   March 28, 2013

/s/ Andrew C. Bearden, Jr.

      Andrew C. Bearden, Jr.

   Director   March 28, 2013

/s/ Linda H. Breedlove

      Linda H. Breedlove

   Director   March 28, 2013

/s/ Gerald P. Corgill

      Gerald P. Corgill

   Director   March 28, 2013

/s/ John C. Gordon

      John C. Gordon

   Director   March 28, 2013

/s/ William G. Harrison

      William G. Harrison

   Director   March 28, 2013

/s/ Hardie B. Kimbrough

      Hardie B. Kimbrough

   Director   March 28, 2013

/s/ J. Lee McPhearson

      J. Lee McPhearson

   Director   March 28, 2013

 

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Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/ Jack W. Meigs

      Jack W. Meigs

   Director   March 28, 2013

/s/ A.J. Strickland, III

      A.J. Strickland, III

   Director   March 28, 2013

/s/ Howard M. Whitted

      Howard M. Whitted

   Director   March 28, 2013

/s/ Bruce N. Wilson

      Bruce N. Wilson

   Director   March 28, 2013

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

ITEM 15(a)(3)

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

  3.1    Certificate of Incorporation of Bancshares, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999.
  3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Bancshares, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 29, 2007.
  3.2A    First Amendment to the Bylaws of Bancshares, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2012.
10.1    Executive Employment Agreement, dated November 7, 2011, between Bancshares, First United Security and James F. House, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 8, 2011.*
10.1A    Amendment One to Executive Employment Agreement, dated November 7, 2011, between Bancshares, First United Security and James F. House, dated November 19, 2012.*
10.2    Form of Director Indemnification Agreement between Bancshares and its directors, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 30, 2009.*
10.3    First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002, with Dan Barlow, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.3A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002 for Dan Barlow dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.4    First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002, with William D. Morgan, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.4A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002 for William D. Morgan dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.5    First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002, with Terry Phillips, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.5A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002 for Terry Phillips dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.5B    Second Amendment to the First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002 for Terry Phillips dated June 30, 2011, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.*
10.6    First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002, with Larry Sellers, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.6A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002 for Larry Sellers dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.7    First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002, with Robert Steen, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*

 

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Exhibit No.

  

Description

10.7A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Salary Continuation Agreement dated September 20, 2002 for Robert Steen dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.8    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 14, 2002, with Dan R. Barlow, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.*
10.8A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 14, 2002 for Dan R. Barlow dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.9    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002, with Linda H. Breedlove, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.9A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002 for Linda H. Breedlove dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.10    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 21, 2002, with Gerald P. Corgill, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.10A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 21, 2002 for Gerald P. Corgill dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.11    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 16, 2002, with Wayne C. Curtis, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.11A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 16, 2002 for Wayne C. Curtis dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.12    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002, with John C. Gordon, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.12A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002 for John C. Gordon dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.13    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 16, 2002, with William G. Harrison, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.*
10.13A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 16, 2002 for William G. Harrison dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.14    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002, with Hardie B. Kimbrough, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.14A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002 for Hardie B. Kimbrough dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*

 

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Exhibit No.

  

Description

10.15    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002, with Jack Meigs, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.15A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002 for Jack Meigs dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.16    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002, with Ray Sheffield, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.16A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002 for Ray Sheffield dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.17    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 16, 2002, with J. C. Stanley, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.17A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17 (sic), 2002 for J.C. Stanley dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.18    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002, with Howard M. Whitted, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.18A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002 for Howard M. Whitted dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.19    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002, with Bruce N. Wilson, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.*
10.19A    First Amendment to the First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated October 17, 2002 for Bruce N. Wilson dated November 20, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.20    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated November 17, 2011, with Andrew C. Bearden, Jr., incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.*
10.21    First United Security Bank Director Retirement Agreement dated November 30, 2011, with J. Lee McPhearson, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.*
10.22    United Security Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.*
10.22A    Amendment One to the United Security Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan dated December 18, 2008, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.*
10.22B    Amendment Two to the United Security Bancshares, Inc. Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan dated December 30, 2010, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (as originally filed on March 15, 2011).*

 

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Exhibit No.

  

Description

10.23    United Security Bancshares, Inc. Summary of Directors’ Fees.*
14    United Security Bancshares, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
21    Subsidiaries of United Security Bancshares, Inc.
23    Consent of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC.
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
32    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101    Interactive Data Files

 

* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

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