FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. - Quarter Report: 2016 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016

☐	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

First US Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

63-0843362

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

131 West Front Street

Post Office Box 249

Thomasville, AL

36784

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(334) 636-5424

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes ☒ No ☐

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ☐ No ☒

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

Class	Outstanding at November 9, 2016
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	6,043,292 shares

FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Previously Known As United Security Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries)

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	PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2015		4

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)		5

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)		6

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)		7

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)		8

ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	36

ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	49

ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	50

	PART II. OTHER INFORMATION	51

ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	51

ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	51

ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	51

ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	51

Signature Page		52

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). In addition, First US Bancshares, Inc. ("Bancshares") and, together with its subsidiaries, (the “Company”), through its senior management, from time to time makes forward-looking statements concerning its expected future operations and performance and other developments. The words “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “continues” and similar expressions are indicative of forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the Company’s best judgment based on 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 (“SEC”) filings and other public announcements, including the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015. Specifically, with respect to statements relating to loan demand, growth and earnings potential, geographic expansion and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses for the Company, these factors include, but are not limited to, the rate of growth (or lack thereof) in the economy generally and in the Company’s service areas, the availability of quality loans in the Company’s service areas, 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 on which the forward-looking statements are made, except as required by law.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Previously Known As United Security Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries)

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

	September 30,			December 31,
	2016			2015
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	7,618		$	7,088
Interest-bearing deposits in banks		18,475			36,984
Total cash and cash equivalents		26,093			44,072
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value		181,251			198,843
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost		28,315			32,359
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost		1,368			1,025
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,668 and $3,781, respectively		317,121			255,432
Premises and equipment, net		15,481			12,084
Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance		14,525			14,292
Accrued interest receivable		1,847			1,833
Other real estate owned		5,391			6,038
Other assets		8,915			9,804
Total assets	$	600,307		$	575,782

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits	$	493,828		$	479,258
Accrued interest expense		231			180
Other liabilities		7,063			6,960
Short-term borrowings		5,337			7,354
Long-term debt		15,000			5,000
Total liabilities		521,459			498,752

Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 7,329,060 shares issued; 6,043,102 and 6,038,554 shares outstanding, respectively		73			73
Surplus		10,723			10,558
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax		1,169			536
Retained earnings		87,660			86,693
Less treasury stock: 1,285,958 and 1,290,506 shares at cost, respectively		(20,764	)		(20,817	)
Noncontrolling interest		(13	)		(13	)
Total shareholders’ equity		78,848			77,030
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	600,307		$	575,782

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements.

FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Previously Known As United Security Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries)

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2016		2015			2016		2015
	(Unaudited)					(Unaudited)
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans	$	6,773	$	6,160		$	19,192	$	18,815
Interest on investment securities		987		1,168			3,242		3,569
Total interest income		7,760		7,328			22,434		22,384

Interest expense:
Interest on deposits		532		557			1,568		1,721
Interest on borrowings		55		4			115		19
Total interest expense		587		561			1,683		1,740

Net interest income		7,173		6,767			20,751		20,644

Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses		680		(78	)		1,383		(199	)

Net interest income after provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses		6,493		6,845			19,368		20,843

Non-interest income:
Service and other charges on deposit accounts		463		465			1,306		1,391
Credit insurance income		256		150			570		339
Other income, net		589		375			1,503		1,258
Net gain on sales and prepayments of investment securities		259		6			657		367
Total non-interest income		1,567		996			4,036		3,355

Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		4,334		4,106			12,734		12,513
Net occupancy and equipment		830		744			2,381		2,347
Other real estate/foreclosure expense, net		124		247			370		814
Other expense		2,060		1,993			6,184		5,500
Total non-interest expense		7,348		7,090			21,669		21,174

Income before income taxes		712		751			1,735		3,024
Provision for income taxes		162		207			406		870
Net income	$	550	$	544		$	1,329	$	2,154
Basic net income per share	$	0.09	$	0.09		$	0.22	$	0.35
Diluted net income per share	$	0.09	$	0.09		$	0.21	$	0.34
Dividends per share	$	0.02	$	0.02		$	0.06	$	0.06

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements.

FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Previously Known As United Security Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries)

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
	(Unaudited)						(Unaudited)
Net income	$	550		$	544		$	1,329		$	2,154
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale arising during period, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(39), $(41), $656 and $(423), respectively		(66	)		(69	)		1,125			(707	)
Reclassification adjustment for net gains on available-for-sale securities realized in net income, net of tax of $93, $0, $238 and $136, respectively		(160	)		—			(410	)		(223	)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period on effective cash flow hedge derivatives, net of tax expense (benefit) of $34, $0, $(48) and $0, respectively		57			—			(82	)		—
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(169	)		(69	)		633			(930	)
Total comprehensive income	$	381		$	475		$	1,962		$	1,224

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements.

FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Previously Known As United Security Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries)

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2016			2015
	(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	1,329		$	2,154
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		726			640
Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses		1,383			(199	)
Deferred income tax provision		368			846
Net gain on sale and prepayment of investment securities		(657	)		(359	)
Stock-based compensation expense		218			302
Net amortization of securities		1,163			1,268
Net loss on premises and equipment, repossessed assets and other real estate		573			657
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable		(14	)		445
Decrease in other assets		224			963
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest expense		51			(32	)
Decrease in other liabilities		(27	)		(618	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		5,337			6,067
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of investment securities, available-for-sale		(49,236	)		(54,410	)
Purchase of investment securities, held-to-maturity		(13,850	)		(22,317	)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities, available-for-sale		30,439			15,754
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment securities, available-for-sale		37,131			36,664
Proceeds from maturities and prepayments of investment securities, held-to-maturity		17,779			16,990
Net increase (decrease) in Federal Home Loan Bank stock		(343	)		222
Proceeds from the sale of premises and equipment and other real estate		1,208			2,849
Net change in loan portfolio		(64,081	)		19,759
Purchases of premises and equipment		(4,554	)		(3,111	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(45,507	)		12,400
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase (decrease) in customer deposits		14,570			(20,393	)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings		(2,017	)		739
Proceeds from (repayment of) long-term Federal Home Loan Bank advances		10,000			(5,000	)
Dividends paid		(362	)		(363	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		22,191			(25,017	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(17,979	)		(6,550	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		44,072			34,166
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	26,093		$	27,616
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for:
Interest	$	1,632		$	1,772
Income taxes		85			63
Non-cash transactions:
Assets acquired in settlement of loans	$	1,009		$	2,241
Reissuance of Treasury stock as compensation		53			69

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements.

FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Previously Known As United Security Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries)

NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

GENERAL

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First US Bancshares, Inc. (formerly known as United Security Bancshares, Inc.) (“Bancshares”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). Bancshares is the parent holding company of First US Bank (the “Bank” or “FUSB”). The Bank operates a finance company, Acceptance Loan Company, Inc. (“ALC”). All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. While certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), management believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015. The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015. Certain amounts in the 2015 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2016 method of presentation, including approximately $0.7 million that was reclassified from other liabilities to surplus on the Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 related to shares of stock that had been accrued as of the balance sheet date as deferred compensation for members of the Company's Board of Directors.

2.	RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” Issued in June 2016, ASU 2016-13 removes the thresholds that companies apply to measure credit losses on financial instruments measured at amortized cost, such as loans, receivables, and held-to-maturity debt securities. Under current U.S. GAAP, companies generally recognize credit losses when it is probable that the loss has been incurred. The revised guidance will remove all current recognition thresholds and will require companies to recognize an allowance for lifetime expected credit losses. Credit losses will be immediately recognized through net income; the amount recognized will be based on the current estimate of contractual cash flows not expected to be collected over the financial asset’s contractual term. ASU 2016-13 also amends the credit loss measurement guidance for available-for-sale debt securities. For public business entities, ASU 2016-13 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and for interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Institutions will be required to apply the changes through a cumulative-effect adjustment to their retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. Management is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)-Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing.” Issued in April 2016, ASU 2016-10 clarifies ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers" with respect to (i) identifying performance obligations; and (ii) the licensing implementation guidance. Since the amendments in ASU 2016-10 affect the guidance in ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” which is not yet effective, this ASU will become effective when ASU 2014-09 becomes effective. The amendments of ASU 2016-10 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Management is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-09, “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718)-Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” Issued in March 2016, ASU 2016-09 seeks to reduce complexity in accounting standards by simplifying several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including (1) accounting for income taxes; (2) classification of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows; (3) forfeitures; (4) minimum statutory tax withholding requirements; (5) classification of employee taxes paid on the statement of cash flows when an employer withholds shares for tax withholding purposes; (6) the practical expedient for estimating the expected term; and (7) intrinsic value. The amendments of ASU 2016-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Management is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net).” Issued in March 2016, ASU 2016-08 clarifies certain principal versus agent considerations within the implementation guidance of ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” Since the amendments in ASU 2016-08 affect the guidance in ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” which is not yet effective, this ASU will become effective when ASU 2014-09 becomes effective. The amendments of ASU 2016-08 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Management is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-05, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships.” Issued in March 2016, ASU 2016-05 clarifies that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as a hedging instrument under ASC Topic 815 does not, in and of itself, require de-designation of that hedging relationship, provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. The amendments of ASU 2016-05 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Management is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” Issued in February 2016, ASU 2016-02 will require organizations that lease assets (lessees) to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by all leases with a term of more than 12 months. The recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease are not significantly changed under ASU 2016-02. There will continue to be differentiation between finance leases and operating leases. For finance leases, a lessee will be required to (i) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position; (ii) recognize interest on the lease liability separately from amortization of the right-of-use asset in the statement of income; and (iii) classify repayments of the principal portion of the lease liability within financing activities and payments of interest on the lease liability within operating activities on the statement of cash flows. For operating leases, a lessee will be required to (i) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position; (ii) recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis; and (iii) classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. The accounting applied by the lessor in a lease transaction remains largely unchanged from previous U.S. GAAP. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (An Amendment of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification).” Issued in January 2016, ASU 2016-01 is intended to enhance the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with improved decision-making information. The amendments to ASU 2016-01 include: (i) requiring equity investments, except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in the consolidation of an investee, to be measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (ii) requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values; and (iii) clarifying that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets. The amendments of ASU 2016-01 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Management is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2015-05, “Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement.” Issued in April 2015, ASU 2015-05 provides guidance on how customers should evaluate whether cloud computing arrangements contain a software license that should be accounted for separately. A customer that determines that such an arrangement contains a software license must account for the license consistently with the acquisition of other software licenses. If an arrangement does not contain a software license, then the customer is required to account for it as a service contract. As a result, all software licenses within the scope of this guidance will be accounted for consistently with other licenses of intangible assets. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Entities can elect to apply the guidance either retrospectively or prospectively to all cloud computing arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date. ASU 2015-05 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016 and was applied using the prospective transition method. The adoption of ASU 2015-05 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.” Issued in February 2015, ASU 2015-02 is intended to improve targeted areas of consolidation guidance for legal entities such as limited partnerships, limited liability companies and certain entities involved in securitization transactions. ASU 2015-02 focuses on the consolidation criteria for reporting organizations that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. The new standard simplifies and improves current U.S. GAAP by: (i) placing more emphasis on risk of loss when determining a controlling financial interest; (ii) reducing the frequency of the application of related-party guidance when determining a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity (“VIE”); and (iii) changing consolidation conclusions for companies in several industries that typically make use of limited partnerships or VIEs. ASU 2015-02 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” Issued in May 2014, ASU 2014-09 will add FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and will supersede revenue recognition requirements in FASB ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition and certain cost guidance in FASB ASC Topic 605-35, Revenue Recognition – Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts. ASU 2014-09 provides a framework for revenue recognition that replaces the existing industry and transaction-specific requirements under the existing standards. ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to apply a five-step model to determine when to recognize revenue and at what amount. The model specifies that revenue should be recognized when (or as) an entity transfers control of goods or services to a customer at the amount to which the entity expects to be entitled. Depending on whether certain criteria are met, revenue should be recognized either over time, in a manner that depicts the entity’s performance, or at a point in time, when control of the goods or services is transferred to the customer. ASU 2014-09 provides that an entity should apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in each contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in each contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. In addition, the existing requirements for the recognition of a gain or loss on the transfer of non-financial assets that are not in a contract with a customer are amended to be consistent with the guidance on recognition and measurement in ASU 2014-09. The amendments of ASU 2014-09 may be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application. If the transition method of application is elected, the entity should also provide the additional disclosures in reporting periods that include the date of initial application regarding (1) the amount by which each financial statement line item is affected in the current reporting period and (2) an explanation of the reasons for significant changes. ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)-Deferral of the Effective Date,” issued in August 2015, defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. ASU 2015-14 provides that the amendments of ASU 2014-09 become effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Management is currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, as well as the most appropriate method of application; however, regardless of the method of application selected, the adoption of ASU 2014-09 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

3.	NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Included in basic shares are certain shares that have been accrued as of the balance sheet date as deferred compensation for members of the Company's Board of Directors. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, adjusted for the effect of potentially dilutive stock awards outstanding during the period. The dilutive shares consist of shares issuable upon the exercise of nonqualified stock options granted to employees and members of the Company’s Board of Directors pursuant to the Company's 2013 Incentive Plan (the “2013 Incentive Plan”) previously approved by the Company’s shareholders. The following table reflects weighted average shares used to calculate basic and diluted net income per share for the periods presented.

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Basic shares		6,151,701		6,139,148		6,147,325		6,137,207
Dilutive shares		272,550		177,050		272,550		177,050
Diluted shares		6,424,251		6,316,198		6,419,875		6,314,257

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
	(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Net income	$	550	$	544	$	1,329	$	2,154
Basic net income per share	$	0.09	$	0.09	$	0.22	$	0.35
Diluted net income per share	$	0.09	$	0.09	$	0.21	$	0.34

4.	COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income consists of net income, as well as unrealized holding gains and losses that arise during the period associated with the Company’s available-for-sale securities portfolio and the effective portion of cash flow hedge derivatives. In the calculation of comprehensive income, reclassification adjustments are made for gains or losses realized in the statement of operations associated with the sale of available-for-sale securities or changes in the fair value of cash flow derivatives.

5.	INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Details of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:

	Available-for-Sale
	September 30, 2016
			Gross		Gross			Estimated
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	$	96,845	$	1,534	$	(38	)	$	98,341
Commercial		69,430		280		(384	)		69,326
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		10,153		582		—			10,735
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies		2,000		6		—			2,006
Corporate notes		762		1		—			763
U.S. Treasury securities		80		—		—			80
Total	$	179,270	$	2,403	$	(422	)	$	181,251

	Held-to-Maturity
	September 30, 2016
			Gross		Gross			Estimated
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial	$	16,052	$	81	$	—		$	16,133
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies		10,121		59		(2	)		10,178
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		2,142		33		(3	)		2,172
Total	$	28,315	$	173	$	(5	)	$	28,483

	Available-for-Sale
	December 31, 2015
			Gross		Gross			Estimated
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	$	135,104	$	998	$	(608	)	$	135,494
Commercial		45,961		164		(616	)		45,509
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		14,071		931		(4	)		14,998
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies		1,999		—		(17	)		1,982
Corporate notes		780		—		—			780
U.S. Treasury securities		80		—		—			80
Total	$	197,995	$	2,093	$	(1,245	)	$	198,843

	Held-to-Maturity
	December 31, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial	$	16,321	$	33	$	(170	)	$	16,184
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies		13,766		19		(71	)		13,714
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		2,272		18		(4	)		2,286
Total	$	32,359	$	70	$	(245	)	$	32,184

The scheduled maturities of investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity as of September 30, 2016 are presented in the following table:

	Available-for-Sale				Held-to-Maturity
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Maturing within one year	$	2,007	$	2,016	$	—	$	—
Maturing after one to five years		5,400		5,501		2,064		2,109
Maturing after five to ten years		75,845		77,084		7,215		7,247
Maturing after ten years		96,018		96,650		19,036		19,127
Total	$	179,270	$	181,251	$	28,315	$	28,483

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 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, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

	Available-for-Sale
	September 30, 2016
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	$	7,855	$	(15	)	$	1,954	$	(23	)
Commercial		28,829		(82	)		11,498		(302	)
U.S. Treasury securities		80		—			—		—
Total	$	36,764	$	(97	)	$	13,452	$	(325	)

	Held-to-Maturity
	September 30, 2016
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial	$	1,948	$	—		$	—	$	—
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies		1,397		(2	)		—		—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		563		(3	)		—		—
Total	$	3,908	$	(5	)	$	—	$	—

	Available-for-Sale
	December 31, 2015
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	$	83,403	$	(458	)	$	9,061	$	(150	)
Commercial		24,337		(272	)		8,918		(344	)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies		1,982		(17	)		—		—
Corporate notes		779		—			—		—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		707		(4	)		—		—
Total	$	111,208	$	(751	)	$	17,979	$	(494	)

	Held-to-Maturity
	December 31, 2015
	Less than 12 Months					12 Months or More
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Commercial	$	14,143	$	(170	)	$	—	$	—
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies		11,163		(44	)		1,560		(27	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		572		(4	)		—		—
Total	$	25,878	$	(218	)	$	1,560	$	(27	)

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 (i) the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (iii) whether the Company intends to sell securities and (iv) whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before recovery of their amortized cost bases.

As of September 30, 2016, 12 debt securities had been in a loss position for more than 12 months, and 29 debt securities had been in a loss position for less than 12 months. As of December 31, 2015, 13 debt securities had been in a loss position for more than 12 months, and 102 debt securities had been in a loss position for less than 12 months. As of both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the losses for all securities were considered to be a direct result of the effect that the prevailing interest rate environment had on the value of debt securities and were not related to the creditworthiness of the issuers. Further, the Company has the current intent and ability to retain its investments in the issuers for a period of time that management believes to be sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Therefore, the Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairments as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

Investment securities available-for-sale with a carrying value of $83.3 million and $61.3 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes.

Gains realized on sales of securities available-for-sale were approximately $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. There were no losses on sales of securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 or the year ended December 31, 2015.

6.	LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

Portfolio Segments

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

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

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 – This portfolio segment includes mortgage loans secured by apartment buildings.

Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties – This portfolio segment includes real estate 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 borrowing entity.

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

Commercial and industrial loans – This portfolio segment includes loans to commercial customers for use in the normal course of business. These credits may be loans and lines of credit to financially strong borrowers, secured by inventories, equipment or receivables, and are generally guaranteed by the principals of the borrowing entity.

Consumer loans – This portfolio segment includes a variety of secured and unsecured personal loans, including automobile loans, loans for household and personal purposes and all other direct consumer installment loans.

Other loans – Other loans include credit cards, overdrawn checking accounts reclassified to loans and overdraft lines of credit.

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the composition of the loan portfolio by reporting segment and portfolio segment was as follows:

	September 30, 2016
	FUSB		ALC		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Real estate loans:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	24,610	$	—	$	24,610
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		32,559		14,462		47,021
Secured by multi-family residential properties		16,801		—		16,801
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		97,859		—		97,859
Other		185		—		185
Commercial and industrial loans		54,459		—		54,459
Consumer loans		6,289		80,915		87,204
Other loans		46		—		46
Total loans		232,808		95,377		328,185
Less: Unearned interest, fees and deferred cost		191		7,205		7,396
Allowance for loan losses		1,216		2,452		3,668
Net loans	$	231,401	$	85,720	$	317,121

	December 31, 2015
	FUSB		ALC		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Real estate loans:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	11,827	$	—	$	11,827
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		30,730		17,233		47,963
Secured by multi-family residential properties		11,845		—		11,845
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		83,883		—		83,883
Other		115		—		115
Commercial and industrial loans		29,377		—		29,377
Consumer loans		7,057		76,131		83,188
Other loans		379		—		379
Total loans		175,213		93,364		268,577
Less: Unearned interest, fees and deferred cost		149		9,215		9,364
Allowance for loan losses		1,329		2,452		3,781
Net loans	$	173,735	$	81,697	$	255,432

Although the Company has a diversified loan portfolio, 56.8% and 58.0% of the portfolio was concentrated in loans secured by real estate located primarily within a single geographic region of the United States as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of September 30, 2016, loans with variable interest rate payment terms totaled $89.1 million of the Bank’s loan portfolio, while loans with fixed interest rate payment terms totaled $143.7 million of the portfolio. As of December 31, 2015, variable rate loans totaled $55.3 million of the Bank’s portfolio, while fixed rate loans totaled $119.6 million. At ALC, all loans are originated under fixed interest rate payment terms.

Related Party Loans

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank makes loans to certain officers and directors of the Company, including companies with which they are associated. These loans are made on the same terms as those prevailing for comparable transactions with non-related parties. Management believes that such loans do not represent more than a normal risk of collectability, nor do they present other unfavorable features. The aggregate balances of such related party loans and commitments as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $2.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, there was one new loan to a related party, and repayments by active related parties were $0.1 million. During the year ended December 31, 2015, there were no new loans to related parties, and repayments by active related parties were $0.2 million.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The following tables present changes in the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio segment and loan type as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. While no portion of the allowance is in any way restricted to any individual loan or group of loans and the entire allowance is available to absorb losses from any and all loans, these tables represent management's allocation of the allowance for loan losses to specific loan categories as of the dates indicated.

	FUSB
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
	Commercial & Industrial			Commercial Real Estate			Consumer			Residential Real Estate			Other		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	133		$	1,118		$	27		$	37		$	14	$	1,329
Charge-offs		(1	)		(40	)		(30	)		(10	)		—		(81	)
Recoveries		28			234			40			16			—		318
Provision		(31	)		(378	)		(26	)		64			21		(350	)
Ending balance		129			934			11			107			35		1,216
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		—			413			—			5			—		418
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	129		$	521		$	11		$	102		$	35	$	798
Loan receivables:
Ending balance		54,459			139,455			6,289			32,559			46		232,808
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		—			2,107			—			—			—		2,107
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	54,459		$	137,348		$	6,289		$	32,559		$	46	$	230,701

	ALC
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
	Commercial & Industrial		Commercial Real Estate		Consumer			Residential Real Estate			Other		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	—	$	—	$	2,201		$	251		$	—	$	2,452
Charge-offs		—		—		(2,218	)		(49	)		—		(2,267	)
Recoveries		—		—		500			34			—		534
Provision		—		—		1,808			(75	)		—		1,733
Ending balance		—		—		2,291			161			—		2,452
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		—		—		—			—			—		—
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	2,291		$	161		$	—	$	2,452
Loan receivables:
Ending balance		—		—		80,915			14,462			—		95,377
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		—		—		—			—			—		—
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	80,915		$	14,462		$	—	$	95,377

	FUSB and ALC
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
	Commercial & Industrial			Commercial Real Estate			Consumer			Residential Real Estate			Other		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	133		$	1,118		$	2,228		$	288		$	14	$	3,781
Charge-offs		(1	)		(40	)		(2,248	)		(59	)		—		(2,348	)
Recoveries		28			234			540			50			—		852
Provision		(31	)		(378	)		1,782			(11	)		21		1,383
Ending balance		129			934			2,302			268			35		3,668
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		—			413			—			5			—		418
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	129		$	521		$	2,302		$	263		$	35	$	3,250
Loan receivables:
Ending balance		54,459			139,455			87,204			47,021			46		328,185
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		—			2,107			—			—			—		2,107
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	54,459		$	137,348		$	87,204		$	47,021		$	46	$	326,078

	FUSB
	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Commercial & Industrial			Commercial Real Estate			Consumer			Residential Real Estate			Other		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	141		$	2,810		$	114		$	421		$	—	$	3,486
Charge-offs		—			(767	)		(17	)		(68	)		—		(852	)
Recoveries		61			12			70			111			—		254
Provision		(69	)		(937	)		(139	)		(428	)		14		(1,559	)
Ending balance		133			1,118			28			36			14		1,329
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		80			230			—			—			—		310
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	53		$	888		$	28		$	36		$	14	$	1,019
Loan receivables:
Ending balance		29,377			107,670			7,057			30,730			379		175,213
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		444			2,018			—			252			—		2,714
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	28,933		$	105,652		$	7,057		$	30,478		$	379	$	172,499

	ALC
	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Commercial & Industrial		Commercial Real Estate		Consumer			Residential Real Estate			Other		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	—	$	—	$	2,336		$	346		$	—	$	2,682
Charge-offs		—		—		(2,552	)		(187	)		—		(2,739	)
Recoveries		—		—		712			22			—		734
Provision		—		—		1,706			69			—		1,775
Ending balance		—		—		2,202			250			—		2,452
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		—		—		—			—			—		—
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	2,202		$	250		$	—	$	2,452
Loan receivables:
Ending balance		—		—		76,131			17,233			—		93,364
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		—		—		—			—			—		—
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	—	$	—	$	76,131		$	17,233		$	—	$	93,364

	FUSB and ALC
	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Commercial & Industrial			Commercial Real Estate			Consumer			Residential Real Estate			Other		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	141		$	2,810		$	2,450		$	767		$	—	$	6,168
Charge-offs		—			(767	)		(2,569	)		(255	)		—		(3,591	)
Recoveries		61			12			782			133			—		988
Provision		(69	)		(937	)		1,567			(359	)		14		216
Ending balance		133			1,118			2,230			286			14		3,781
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		80			230			—			—			—		310
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	53		$	888		$	2,230		$	286		$	14	$	3,471
Loan receivables:
Ending balance		29,377			107,670			83,188			47,963			379		268,577
Ending balance individually evaluated for impairment		444			2,018			—			252			—		2,714
Ending balance collectively evaluated for impairment	$	28,933		$	105,652		$	83,188		$	47,711		$	379	$	265,863

Credit Quality

The Bank utilizes a credit grading system that provides a uniform framework for establishing and monitoring credit risk in the loan portfolio. Under this system, each loan is graded based on pre-determined risk metrics and categorized into one of nine risk grades. These risk grades can be summarized into categories described as pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss, as described in further detail below.

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Pass (Risk Grades 1-5): Loans in this category include obligations in which the probability of default is considered low.

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Special Mention (Risk Grade 6): Loans 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 the Bank’s credit position at some future date. Special mention loans are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Although a special mention asset has a higher probability of default than pass-rated categories, its default is not imminent.

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Substandard (Risk Grade 7): Loans in this category have defined weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly liquidation of debt. A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current 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 as substandard.

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Doubtful (Risk Grade 8): Loans classified as doubtful have all of the weaknesses found in substandard loans, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection of debt in full, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable or improbable. Serious problems exist such that partial loss of principal is likely; however, 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. Such pending factors may include proposed merger, acquisition or liquidation procedures, capital injection, perfection of liens on additional collateral and refinancing plans. Loans classified as doubtful may include loans to borrowers that have demonstrated a history of failing to live up to agreements.

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Loss (Risk Grade 9): Loans are classified in this category when borrowers are deemed incapable of repayment of unsecured debt. Loans to such borrowers are considered uncollectable 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 that it is not prudent to defer writing off these assets, even though partial recovery may be effected in the future.

At ALC, because the loan portfolio is more uniform in nature, each loan is categorized into one of two risk grades, depending on whether the loan is considered to be performing or nonperforming. Performing loans are loans that are paying principal and interest in accordance with a contractual agreement. Nonperforming loans are loans that are either not paying as contractually agreed or that have demonstrated characteristics that indicate a probability of loss.

The tables below illustrate the carrying amount of loans by credit quality indicator as of September 30, 2016.

	FUSB
	Pass 1-5		Special Mention 6		Substandard 7		Doubtful 8		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	23,075	$	—	$	1,535	$	—	$	24,610
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		31,450		217		892		—		32,559
Secured by multi-family residential properties		16,801		—		—		—		16,801
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		93,344		3,787		728		—		97,859
Other		185		—		—		—		185
Commercial and industrial loans		53,310		881		268		—		54,459
Consumer loans		6,173		—		116		—		6,289
Other loans		46		—		—		—		46
Total	$	224,384	$	4,885	$	3,539	$	—	$	232,808

	ALC
	Performing		Nonperforming		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties	$	14,213	$	249	$	14,462
Consumer loans		79,664		1,251		80,915
Total	$	93,877	$	1,500	$	95,377

The tables below illustrate the carrying amount of loans by credit quality indicator as of December 31, 2015.

	FUSB
	Pass 1-5		Special Mention 6		Substandard 7		Doubtful 8		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	9,862	$	—	$	1,965	$	—	$	11,827
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		29,252		228		1,250		—		30,730
Secured by multi-family residential properties		11,845		—		—		—		11,845
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		78,647		4,315		921		—		83,883
Other		115		—		—		—		115
Commercial and industrial loans		28,170		482		725		—		29,377
Consumer loans		6,905		—		152		—		7,057
Other loans		379		—		—		—		379
Total	$	165,175	$	5,025	$	5,013	$	—	$	175,213

	ALC
	Performing		Nonperforming		Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties	$	16,964	$	269	$	17,233
Consumer loans		74,743		1,388		76,131
Total	$	91,707	$	1,657	$	93,364

The following tables provide an aging analysis of past due loans by class as of September 30, 2016.

	FUSB
	As of September 30, 2016
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90 Days Or Greater		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans		Recorded Investment > 90 Days And Accruing
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	—	$	—	$	86	$	86	$	24,524	$	24,610	$	—
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		61		15		208		284		32,275		32,559		—
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—		—		16,801		16,801		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		—		—		—		—		97,859		97,859		—
Other		—		—		—		—		185		185		—
Commercial and industrial loans		26		17		—		43		54,416		54,459		—
Consumer loans		30		—		9		39		6,250		6,289		—
Other loans		—		—		—		—		46		46		—
Total	$	117	$	32	$	303	$	452	$	232,356	$	232,808	$	—

	ALC
	As of September 30, 2016
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90 Days Or Greater		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans		Recorded Investment > 90 Days And Accruing
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		55		20		244		319		14,143		14,462		—
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Other		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial and industrial loans		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Consumer loans		900		504		1,247		2,651		78,264		80,915		—
Other loans		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	955	$	524	$	1,491	$	2,970	$	92,407	$	95,377	$	—

The following tables provide an aging analysis of past due loans by class as of December 31, 2015.

	FUSB
	As of December 31, 2015
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90 Days Or Greater		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans		Recorded Investment > 90 Days And Accruing
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	—	$	—	$	86	$	86	$	11,741	$	11,827	$	—
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		118		206		360		684		30,046		30,730		—
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—		—		11,845		11,845		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		530		—		148		678		83,205		83,883		—
Other		—		—		—		—		115		115		—
Commercial and industrial loans		22		52		—		74		29,303		29,377		—
Consumer loans		49		4		83		136		6,921		7,057		—
Other loans		—		—		—		—		379		379		—
Total	$	719	$	262	$	677	$	1,658	$	173,555	$	175,213	$	—

	ALC
	As of December 31, 2015
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90 Days Or Greater		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans		Recorded Investment > 90 Days And Accruing
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		91		206		252		549		16,684		17,233		—
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Other		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial and industrial loans		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Consumer loans		965		567		1,377		2,909		73,222		76,131		—
Other loans		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	1,056	$	773	$	1,629	$	3,458	$	89,906	$	93,364	$	—

The following table provides an analysis of non-accruing loans by class as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

	Loans on Non-Accrual Status
	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	86	$	339
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		731		968
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		61		213
Commercial and industrial loans		22		47
Consumer loans		1,366		1,535
Total loans	$	2,266	$	3,102

Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the related loan agreement. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary, so that the loan is reported at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the liquidation of the collateral. All loans of $0.5 million or more that have a credit quality risk grade of seven or above are identified for impairment analysis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectable.

As of September 30, 2016, the carrying amount of impaired loans consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2016
Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded	Carrying Amount		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowances
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	—	$	—	$	—
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		—		—		—
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		—		—		—
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—
Total loans with no related allowance recorded	$	—	$	—	$	—

Impaired loans with an allowance recorded
Loans secured by real estate
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	1,361	$	1,361	$	305
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		195		195		5
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		551		551		108
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—
Total loans with an allowance recorded	$	2,107	$	2,107	$	418

Total impaired loans
Loans secured by real estate
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	1,361	$	1,361	$	305
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		195		195		5
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		551		551		108
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—
Total impaired loans	$	2,107	$	2,107	$	418

As of December 31, 2015, the carrying amount of impaired loans consisted of the following:

	December 31, 2015
Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded	Carrying Amount		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowances
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	—	$	—	$	—
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		54		54		—
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		—		—		—
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—
Total loans with no related allowance recorded	$	54	$	54	$	—

Impaired loans with an allowance recorded
Loans secured by real estate
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	1,445	$	1,445	$	95
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		198		198		5
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		573		573		130
Commercial and industrial		444		444		80
Total loans with an allowance recorded	$	2,660	$	2,660	$	310

Total impaired loans
Loans secured by real estate
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	1,445	$	1,445	$	95
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		252		252		5
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		573		573		130
Commercial and industrial		444		444		80
Total impaired loans	$	2,714	$	2,714	$	310

The average net investment in impaired loans and interest income recognized and received on impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the year ended December 31, 2015 were as follows:

	September 30, 2016
	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Interest Income Received
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	1,388	$	32	$	32
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		245		10		11
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		559		25		24
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—
Total	$	2,192	$	67	$	67

	December 31, 2015
	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Interest Income Received
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	1,493	$	44	$	46
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		139		14		14
Secured by multi-family residential properties		1,892		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		3,329		35		36
Commercial and industrial		264		26		26
Total	$	7,117	$	119	$	122

Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued amounted to $2.3 million and $3.1 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. If interest on those loans had been accrued, there would have been $30 thousand and $0.1 million of interest accrued for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016 and year ended December 31, 2015, respectively. Interest income related to these loans for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016 and for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $4 thousand and $0.3 million, respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Troubled debt restructurings include loans with respect to which concessions have been granted to borrowers that generally would not have otherwise been considered had the borrowers not been experiencing financial difficulty. The concessions may include payment schedule modifications, interest rate reductions, maturity date extensions, modifications of note structure, principal balance reductions or some combination of these concessions. Restructured loans may involve loans remaining on non-accrual, moving to non-accrual or continuing on accrual status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. Non-accrual restructured loans are included with all other non-accrual loans. In addition, all accruing restructured loans are reported as troubled debt restructurings. Generally, restructured loans remain on non-accrual 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 non-accrual status. If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is not reasonably assured, then the loan remains on non-accrual. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, the Company had $0.2 million and $1.5 million of non-accruing loans that were previously restructured and that remained on non-accrual status. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company had $287 thousand in restructured loans that were restored to accrual status based on a sustained period of repayment performance. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company had no restructured loans that were restored to accrual status based on a sustained period of repayment performance.

The following table provides the number of loans remaining in each loan category, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, that the Bank had previously modified in a troubled debt restructuring, as well as the pre- and post-modification principal balance as of each date.

	September 30, 2016						December 31, 2015
	Number of Loans		Pre- Modification Outstanding Principal Balance		Post- Modification Principal Balance		Number of Loans		Pre- Modification Outstanding Principal Balance		Post- Modification Principal Balance
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Construction, land development and other land loans		2	$	1,960	$	1,341		3	$	2,220	$	1,698
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		4		335		257		4		200		103
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		2		113		44		2		113		52
Commercial loans		2		116		90		2		116		94
Total		10	$	2,524	$	1,732		11	$	2,649	$	1,947

Restructured loan modifications primarily included maturity date extensions and payment schedule modifications. There were no modifications to principal balances of the loans that were restructured. Accordingly, there was no impact on the Company’s allowance for loan losses resulting from the modifications. None of the loans that were previously modified in a troubled debt restructuring as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 have defaulted subsequent to modification.

All loans with a principal balance of $0.5 million or more that have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring are considered impaired and evaluated individually for impairment. The nature and extent of impairment of restructured loans, including those that have experienced a subsequent payment default, are considered in the determination of an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses. This evaluation resulted in an allowance for loan losses attributable to such restructured loans of $5 thousand and $1 thousand as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

7.	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 the fair value of the property, less estimated costs to sell. The following table summarizes foreclosed property activity as of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:

	September 30, 2016
	FUSB			ALC			Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Beginning balance	$	5,327		$	711		$	6,038
Transfers from loans		255			149			404
Sales proceeds		(655	)		(259	)		(914	)
Gross gains		—			27			27
Gross losses		(40	)		(73	)		(113	)
Net gains (losses)		(40	)		(46	)		(86	)
Impairment		—			(51	)		(51	)
Ending balance	$	4,887		$	504		$	5,391

	September 30, 2015
	FUSB			ALC			Total
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Beginning balance	$	6,997		$	738		$	7,735
Transfers from loans		1,439			263			1,702
Sales proceeds		(2,225	)		(144	)		(2,369	)
Gross gains		4			—			4
Gross losses		(210	)		(73	)		(283	)
Net gains (losses)		(206	)		(73	)		(279	)
Impairment		(44	)		(89	)		(133	)
Ending balance	$	5,961		$	695		$	6,656

Valuation adjustments are recorded in other non-interest expense and 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. Fair value less estimated cost to sell of foreclosed residential real estate held by the Company was $1.1 million and $1.5 million as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In addition, the Company held $0.1 and $0.2 million in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate that were in the process of foreclosure as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

8.	INVESTMENT IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

The Company holds investments in affordable housing projects for which it provides funding as a limited partner and has received tax credits related to its investments in the projects based on its partnership share. The net assets of the partnership consist primarily of apartment complexes, and the primary liabilities consist of those associated with the operation of the partnership. The Company has determined that this structure requires evaluation as a VIE under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, Consolidation. The Company consolidates one fund in which it has a 99.9% limited partnership interest. Assets recorded by the Company as a result of the consolidation were less than $0.1 million as of both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

9.	SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Short-term borrowings consist of federal funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and short-term Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. Short-term borrowings totaled $5.4 million and $7.4 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Federal funds purchased, which represent unsecured lines of credit that generally mature within one to four days, are available to the Company through arrangements with correspondent banks and the Federal Reserve. As of both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no federal funds purchased outstanding, and the Company had $18.8 million in available unused lines of credit with correspondent banks and the Federal Reserve.

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 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 totaled $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Short-term FHLB advances are secured borrowings available to the Company as an alternative funding source. The Company had $5.0 million in outstanding FHLB advances with a maturity date of less than six months as of September 30, 2016. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had $7.0 million in outstanding FHLB advances with a maturity date of less than six months.

10.	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 often offer more attractive rates than other mid- and long-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. The Company had long-term FHLB advances outstanding of $15.0 million and $5.0 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Long-term FHLB advances with remaining terms to maturity of less than 12 months were $5.0 million as of September 30, 2016. There were no long-term FHLB advances with remaining terms to maturity of less than 12 months as of December 31, 2015.

Pledged assets associated with FHLB advances totaled $21.1 million and $14.0 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had $160.4 million and $152.5 million, respectively, in remaining credit from the FHLB (subject to available collateral).

11.	INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes was $0.4 million and $0.9 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate was 23.4% and 28.8%, respectively, for the same periods. The effective tax rate is impacted by recurring permanent differences, such as those associated with bank-owned life insurance and tax-exempt investments and loan income.

The Company had a net deferred tax asset of $7.1 million and $7.8 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The reduction in the net deferred tax asset resulted primarily from reductions in net operating loss carryforwards, as well as the impact of changes in the fair value of securities available-for-sale.

12.	DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS

The Bank has entered into supplemental compensation benefits agreements with certain directors and 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 policies used to fund those agreements. Should these estimates prove to be materially wrong, the cost of these agreements could change accordingly. The related deferred compensation obligation to these directors and executive officers included in other liabilities was $3.5 million and $3.6 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

In addition, non-employee directors may elect to defer payment of all or any portion of their director fees under the Company's Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan (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 the Company’s common stock. The Company uses shares held as treasury stock to satisfy stock-based obligations. A total of 111,195 shares and 103,571 shares were deferred under the Deferral Plan as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Cash deferrals under the Deferral Plan were less than $0.1 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

13.	STOCK OPTION GRANTS

In accordance with the Company’s 2013 Incentive Plan, stock option awards have been granted to certain employees and non-employee directors. The awards were granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant and have vesting periods ranging from one to three years, with 10-year contractual terms. The Company expects to use shares held as treasury stock to satisfy share option exercises. Currently, the Company holds a sufficient number of treasury shares to satisfy potential exercises.

The Company recognizes the cost of services received in exchange for stock option awards based on the grant date fair value of the award, with compensation expense recognized on a straight-line basis over the award’s vesting period. The fair value of outstanding awards was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the assumptions noted in the table below. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of the Company’s common stock.

	2016			2015
Risk-free interest rate		1.58	%		1.52	%
Expected term	7.5 years			7.5 years
Expected stock price volatility		25.25	%		54.04	%
Dividend yield		1.50	%		1.50	%

The following table summarizes the Company's stock option activity for the periods presented.

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2016				September 30, 2015
	Number of Shares		Average Exercise Price		Number of Shares		Average Exercise Price
Options:
Outstanding, beginning of period		175,550	$	8.17		83,400	$	8.09
Granted		97,000		8.30		96,150		8.23
Exercised		—		—		—		—
Expired		—		—		—		—
Forfeited		—		—		2,500		8.09
Options outstanding, end of period		272,550	$	8.21		177,050	$	8.16
Options exercisable, end of period		175,550	$	8.17		81,900	$	8.09

Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options totaled $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding (calculated as the amount by which the market value of underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option) was $0.4 million as of September 30, 2016 and $0.1 million as of September 30, 2015.

14.	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

On April 1, 2016, the Bank entered into a forward interest rate swap contract on a variable rate FHLB advance (indexed to three-month LIBOR) with a total notional amount of $10.0 million. The interest rate swap contract was designated as a derivative instrument in a cash flow hedge under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, with the objective of protecting the quarterly interest rate payments on the FHLB advance from the risk of variability of those payments resulting from changes in the three-month LIBOR interest rate throughout the seven-year period beginning on April 5, 2016 and ending on April 5, 2023. Under the swap arrangement, which became effective on April 5, 2016, the Bank will pay a fixed interest rate of 1.46% and receive a variable interest rate based on three-month LIBOR on the total notional amount of $10.0 million, with quarterly net settlements.

No ineffectiveness related to the interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge was recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016. The accumulated net after-tax loss related to the effective cash flow hedge included in accumulated other comprehensive income totaled $82 thousand as of September 30, 2016. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to this derivative are reclassified to other interest expense as interest payments are made on the Bank's variable rate FHLB advance.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

In 2014, the Bank entered into three separate interest rate cap agreements to mitigate risks associated with increases in interest rates on an aggregate notional amount of $40 million. The interest rate caps qualify as derivatives but were not designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the instruments are included in results of operations. Under the three agreements, the Bank paid an up-front premium totaling approximately $126 thousand in return for the ability to receive cash flows if interest rates rise above a strike rate indexed to three-month LIBOR. The agreements have contractual terms that mature at various dates in 2017. As of September 30, 2016, the strike rate had not been achieved on any of the three agreements, and accordingly, the Bank has received no cash flows associated with the agreements. Since the inception of the agreements, on a quarterly basis, the Bank has recorded the current fair value of the derivatives within other assets on the Bank’s consolidated balance sheet, with changes in the fair value included in interest expense on the Bank’s consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2016, the fair value of each of the three derivative agreements was zero. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, approximately $3 thousand was recognized as interest expense associated with the agreements.

15.	SEGMENT REPORTING

Under ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, certain information is disclosed for the two reportable operating segments of the Company, FUSB and ALC. The reportable segments were determined using the internal management reporting system. These segments comprise the Company’s and FUSB’s significant subsidiaries. The accounting policies for each segment are the same as those described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015. 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 tables below.

						All
	FUSB			ALC		Other			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Dollars in Thousands)
For the three months ended September 30, 2016:
Net interest income	$	3,917		$	3,253	$	3		$	—		$	7,173
Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses		100			580		—			—			680
Total non-interest income		1,159			316		973			(881	)		1,567
Total non-interest expense		4,636			2,403		474			(165	)		7,348
Income (loss) before income taxes		340			586		502			(716	)		712
Provision for income taxes		52			196		(86	)		—			162
Net income (loss)	$	288		$	390	$	588		$	(716	)	$	550
Other significant items:
Total assets	$	602,123		$	89,347	$	84,291		$	(175,454	)	$	600,307
Total investment securities		209,486			—		80			—			209,566
Total loans, net		308,423			85,720		—			(77,022	)		317,121
Investment in subsidiaries		5			—		78,737			(78,737	)		5
Fixed asset additions		960			16		—			—			976
Depreciation and amortization expense		193			54		—			—			247
Total interest income from external customers		3,415			4,345		—			—			7,760
Total interest income from affiliates		1,092			—		3			(1,095	)		—

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016:
Net interest income	$	11,199		$	9,544	$	8		$	—		$	20,751
Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses		(350	)		1,733		—			—			1,383
Total non-interest income		3,002			909		2,481			(2,356	)		4,036
Total non-interest expense		13,435			7,306		1,373			(445	)		21,669
Income (loss) before income taxes		1,116			1,414		1,116			(1,911	)		1,735
Provision for income taxes		224			484		(302	)		—			406
Net income (loss)	$	892		$	930	$	1,418		$	(1,911	)	$	1,329
Other significant items:
Fixed asset additions		4,521			33		—			—			4,554
Depreciation and amortization expense		564			162		—			—			726
Total interest income from external customers		9,750			12,684		—			—			22,434
Total interest income from affiliates		3,140			—		8			(3,148	)		—

						All
	FUSB			ALC		Other			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Dollars in Thousands)
For the three months ended September 30, 2015:
Net interest income	$	3,598		$	3,166	$	3		$	—		$	6,767
Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses		(400	)		322		—			—			(78	)
Total non-interest income		755			234		847			(840	)		996
Total non-interest expense		4,443			2,430		360			(143	)		7,090
Income before income taxes		310			648		490			(697	)		751
Provision for income taxes		43			236		(72	)		—			207
Net income	$	267		$	412	$	562		$	(697	)	$	544
Other significant items:
Total assets	$	550,341		$	85,066	$	82,167		$	(169,037	)	$	548,537
Total investment securities		238,929			—		80			—			239,009
Total loans, net		229,721			80,779		—			(72,785	)		237,715
Investment in subsidiaries		5			—		76,883			(76,883	)		5
Fixed asset additions		1,250			2		—			—			1,252
Depreciation and amortization expense		151			61		—			—			212
Total interest income from external customers		3,162			4,166		—			—			7,328
Total interest income from affiliates		1,000			—		3			(1,003	)		—

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015:
Net interest income	$	11,433		$	9,203	$	8		$	—		$	20,644
Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses		(1,370	)		1,171		—			—			(199	)
Total non-interest income		2,766			689		3,053			(3,153	)		3,355
Total non-interest expense		13,110			7,400		1,103			(439	)		21,174
Income before income taxes		2,459			1,321		1,958			(2,714	)		3,024
Provision for income taxes		678			475		(283	)		—			870
Net income	$	1,781		$	846	$	2,241		$	(2,714	)	$	2,154
Other significant items:
Fixed asset additions	$	2,860		$	251	$	—		$	—		$	3,111
Depreciation and amortization expense		459			181		—			—			640
Total interest income from external customers		10,379			12,004		1			—			22,384
Total interest income from affiliates		2,801			—		7			(2,808	)		—

16.	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 nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, there were no credit losses associated with derivative contracts.

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:

	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Standby letters of credit	$	183	$	683
Commitments to extend credit	$	41,950	$	61,427

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. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the potential amount of future payments that the Bank could be required to make under its standby letters of credit, which represent the Bank’s total credit risk in this category, is included in the table above.

A commitment to extend credit is an agreement 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 the extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral 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. As of both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no outstanding commitments to purchase securities for delayed delivery and no outstanding commitments to sell securities for delayed delivery.

During the third quarter of 2016, the Bank entered into an agreement with a general contractor to manage construction of an office complex on a parcel of land located in the Birmingham, Alabama area that was purchased by the Bank during the first quarter of 2016. The office complex, which is expected to be approximately 40,000 square feet in size, will house a retail branch of the Bank, as well as the Bank’s commercial lending team in the Birmingham area and certain other officers of the Bank. Approximately 25% of the square footage of the office complex will be utilized by the Bank, with the remainder to be leased to commercial tenants. Construction began on the office complex during the third quarter and is expected to be completed during 2017. As of September 30, 2016, $0.5 million in cost had been incurred under the agreement, with estimated remaining commitments totaling $8.6 million. Additional expenses could be incurred under the agreement based on changes to building specifications at the discretion of the Bank and the occurrence of certain events specified in the contract. In addition to the agreement with the general contractor, the Bank estimates additional expenditures of approximately $4.0 million will be incurred for completion of office finishes, tenant improvements, furniture and fixtures, architectural fees and certain other developmental costs. As costs associated with the construction are incurred, they are recorded in premises and equipment as construction in process. Upon completion of construction and placement of the office complex into service, depreciation expense associated with the office complex is currently estimated to be approximately $0.4 million annually.

Litigation

The Company is a party to certain ordinary course litigation, and the Company intends to vigorously defend itself in all such litigation. In the opinion of the Company, based on review and consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such ordinary course litigation should not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or results of operations.

17.	FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

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. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are detailed below. 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 Hierarchy

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 generally and/or the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market-corroborated or generally unobservable. 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:

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Level 1 — Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

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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.

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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 Company rarely transfers assets and liabilities measured at fair value between Level 1 and Level 2 measurements. 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 occurred at the beginning of a reporting period. There were no such transfers during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 or the year ended December 31, 2015.

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

Securities Available-for-Sale

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include exchange-traded equities. Level 2 securities include U.S. Treasury and 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.

Interest Rate Derivative Agreements

Interest rate derivative agreements are used by the Company to mitigate risk associated with changes in interest rates. The fair value of these agreements is based on information obtained from third-party financial institutions. This information is periodically evaluated by the Company and, as necessary, corroborated against other third-party valuations. The Company classifies these derivative assets within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

	Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2016 Using
	Totals At September 30, 2016			Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Investment securities, available-for-sale
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	$	98,341		$	—	$	98,341		$	—
Commercial		69,326			—		69,326			—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		10,735			—		10,735			—
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies		2,006			—		2,006			—
Corporate notes		763			—		763			—
U.S. Treasury securities		80			—		80			—
Other liabilities - derivatives		(130	)		—		(130	)		—

	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015 Using
	Totals At December 31, 2015		Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Investment securities, available-for-sale
Mortgage-backed securities:
Residential	$	135,494	$	—	$	135,494	$	—
Commercial		45,509		—		45,509		—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		14,998		—		14,998		—
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies		1,982		—		1,982		—
Corporate notes		780		—		780		—
U.S. Treasury securities		80		—		80		—
Other assets - derivatives		3		—		3		—

Fair Value Measurements on a Non-recurring Basis

Impaired Loans

Loans that are considered impaired are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans can be measured based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective rate as the discount rate, the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling cost if the loan is collateral-dependent. For the Company, the fair value of impaired loans is primarily measured based on the value of the collateral securing the loans (typically real estate). The Company determines the fair value of the collateral based on independent appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisals may include a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches, including comparable sales and income approaches. Appraised values are discounted for estimated costs to sell and may be discounted further based on management’s knowledge of the collateral, changes in market conditions since the most recent appraisal and/or management’s knowledge of the borrower and the borrower’s business. Such discounts by management are subjective and are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value. Impaired loans are evaluated by management for additional impairment at least quarterly and are adjusted accordingly.

OREO

OREO consists of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans and is recorded at the lower of the loan’s carrying amount or the fair value of the property, less estimated cost to sell. Estimates of fair value are generally based on third-party appraisals of the property and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The appraisals are sometimes discounted based on management’s knowledge of the property and/or changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal. Such discounts are typically unobservable inputs for determining fair value.

Other Assets

Included within other assets are certain assets that were formerly included as premises and equipment, but have been removed from service, and as of the balance sheet date, were designated as assets to be disposed of by sale. These include assets associated with branches of the Bank that have been closed. When an asset is designated as held for sale, the Company ceases depreciation of the asset, and the asset is recorded at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less estimated cost to sell. Estimates of fair value are generally based on third-party appraisals of the property and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The appraisals are sometimes discounted based on management’s knowledge of the property and/or changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal. Such discounts are typically unobservable inputs for determining fair value.

The following table presents the balances of impaired loans, OREO, and other assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

	Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2016 Using
	Totals At September 30, 2016		Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Impaired loans	$	1,690	$	—	$	—	$	1,690
OREO		5,391						5,391
Other assets		73		—		—		73

	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015 Using
	Totals At December 31, 2015		Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Impaired loans	$	2,350	$	—	$	—	$	2,350
OREO		6,038		—		—		6,038

Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

The following table presents information regarding assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of September 30, 2016. The table includes the valuation techniques and the significant unobservable inputs utilized. The range of each unobservable input and the weighted average within the range utilized as of September 30, 2016 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 September 30, 2016		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Quantitative Range of Unobservable Inputs (Weighted Average)
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Non-recurring fair value measurements:

Impaired loans	$	1,690	Multiple data points, including discount to appraised value of collateral based on recent market activity	Appraisal comparability adjustment (discount)	9% - 10% (9.5%)

OREO	$	5,391	Discount to appraised value of property based on recent market activity for sales of similar properties	Appraisal comparability adjustment (discount)	9% - 10% (9.5%)

Other assets	$	73	Discount to appraised value of property based on recent market activity for sales of similar properties	Appraisal comparability adjustment (discount)	9% - 10% (9.5%)

Impaired Loans

Impaired loans are valued based on multiple data points indicating the fair value for each loan. The primary data point 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.

OREO

OREO under a binding contract for sale is 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.

Other Assets

Assets designated as held for sale that are under binding contract 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.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. 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 stock: Based on the redemption provision of the FHLB, the stock has no quoted market value and is carried at cost.

Investment securities: Fair values of investment 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.

Derivative instruments: The fair value of derivative instruments is based on information obtained from a third-party financial institution. This information is periodically evaluated by the Company and, as necessary, corroborated against other third-party information.

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 loans that are comparable 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 September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

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.

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 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, were as follows:

	September 30, 2016
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	26,093	$	26,093	$	26,093	$	—	$	—
Investment securities available-for-sale		181,251		181,251		—		181,251		—
Investment securities held-to-maturity		28,315		28,483		—		28,483		—
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		1,368		1,368		—		—		1,368
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses		317,121		312,042		—		—		312,042
Liabilities:
Deposits		493,828		493,871		—		493,871		—
Short-term borrowings		5,337		5,337		—		5,337		—
Long-term borrowings		15,000		14,992		—		14,992		—
Other liabilities - derivatives		130		130		—		130		—

	December 31, 2015
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	44,072	$	44,072	$	44,072	$	—	$	—
Investment securities available-for-sale		198,843		198,843		—		198,843		—
Investment securities held-to-maturity		32,359		32,184		—		32,184		—
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		1,025		1,025		—		—		1,025
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses		255,432		256,392		—		—		256,392
Other assets – derivatives		3		3		—		3		—
Liabilities:
Deposits		479,258		478,833		—		478,833		—
Short-term borrowings		7,354		7,352		—		7,352		—
Long-term borrowings		5,000		4,977		—		4,977		—

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS

First US Bancshares, Inc. ("Bancshares") (formerly known as United Security Bancshares, Inc.), a Delaware corporation, is a bank holding company with its principal offices in Thomasville, Alabama. Bancshares operates one commercial banking subsidiary, First US Bank (the “Bank” or “FUSB”). As of September 30, 2016, in addition to a loan production office in Jefferson County, Alabama, that opened in April 2016, the Bank operated and served its customers through eighteen banking offices located in Bucksville, Butler, Calera, Centreville, Coffeeville, Columbiana, Fulton, Gilbertown, Grove Hill, Harpersville, Jackson, Thomasville, Tuscaloosa and Woodstock, Alabama. On July 29, 2016, the Bank's Brent office was permanently closed.

The Bank owns all of the stock of Acceptance Loan Company, Inc., an Alabama corporation (“ALC”). ALC is a finance company organized for the purpose of making and purchasing consumer loans. ALC’s principal office is located in Mobile, Alabama. The Bank is the funding source for ALC. As of September 30, 2016, in addition to its principal office, ALC operated twenty-one finance company offices located in Alabama and southeast Mississippi.

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 focused on consumer lending.

FUSB Reinsurance, Inc., an Arizona corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank (“FUSB Reinsurance”), 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.

Delivery of the best possible financial services to customers remains an overall operational focus of Bancshares and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). We recognize that attention to detail and responsiveness to customers’ desires are critical to customer satisfaction. The Company continues to upgrade technology, both in its financial services and in the training of its 269 full-time equivalent employees, to ensure customer satisfaction and convenience.

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 estimates include accounting for the allowance for loan losses, other real estate owned, valuation of deferred tax assets and fair value measurements. A description of these estimates, which significantly affect the determination of consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows, is set forth in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015.

The emphasis of this discussion is a comparison of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2016 to December 31, 2015, while comparing income and expense for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

All yields and ratios presented and discussed herein are recorded and presented on the accrual basis and not on the tax-equivalent basis, unless otherwise indicated.

This information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" appearing in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

The Company earned net income of $550 thousand, or $0.09 per diluted common share, during the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $544 thousand, or $0.09 per diluted common share, during the corresponding three-month period of 2015. Pre-provision net interest income was $7.2 million during the third quarter of 2016, compared to $6.8 million during the third quarter of 2015, an increase of $0.4 million. Non-interest income increased by $0.6 million comparing the third quarter of 2016 to the third quarter of 2015, resulting from increases in gains on the sale of investment securities, credit insurance income and other ancillary revenue sources. The increases in net interest income and non-interest income were offset by increases in the provision for loan losses of $0.8 million and non-interest expense of $0.3 million. The growth in both net interest income and the provision for loan losses was driven by increased average loan balances at both the Bank and ALC, while the increase in non-interest expense resulted from increases in salaries and employee benefits, and to a lesser extent occupancy and equipment costs. The provision for income taxes was reduced by approximately $0.1 million comparing the two quarters.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net income totaled $1.3 million, or $0.21 per diluted common share, compared to $2.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share, for the corresponding period of 2015. The decrease resulted primarily from significantly higher loan loss provisioning in the first nine months of 2016 due to substantial loan growth during the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the provision for loan losses totaled $1.4 million, compared to a negative provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses of $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, a net increase of $1.6 million. In addition, non-interest expense increased by $0.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the same period of 2015. The increases in the provision for loan losses and non-interest expense were partially offset by increases in non-interest income of $0.7 million and reductions in the provision for income taxes of $0.5 million.

Additional discussion of significant financial results for the first nine months of 2016 are included below.

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Net loans increased $61.7 million, an increase of 23.4% from December 31, 2015, or 32.2% on an annualized basis. Of the total growth, $57.7 million was attributable to the Bank’s portfolio (which is primarily commercial in nature), while $4.0 million was attributable to growth in ALC’s consumer loan portfolio. Of the Bank’s total loan growth during the nine-month period, $25.1 million represented commercial and industrial (C&I) loans, $14.0 million represented real estate loans secured by non-farm, non-residential collateral, $12.8 million represented construction real estate loans, and $6.8 million represented residential real estate arrangements. These increases were partially offset by approximately $1.0 million in net reductions in other loan categories. The growth in the Bank’s portfolio is indicative of management’s ongoing efforts to broaden the Bank’s commercial loan portfolio with a diversified mix of real estate and C&I loans. Approximately 51% of the Bank’s new loan growth during 2016 was in variable rate lending arrangements, while 49% was at fixed rates. As of September 30, 2016, the Bank’s fixed rate loans totaled $143.7 million, while variable rate loans totaled $89.1 million.

The loan growth at ALC was comprised of $9.7 million in growth in point-of-sale consumer lending with prominent retail partners, partially offset by reductions of $2.7 million and $3.0 million in ALC’s real estate and traditional consumer lending portfolios, respectively. Point-of-sale retail lending continues to be a primary focus of ALC management, as it broadens the diversification of ALC’s portfolio with consumer loans that are generally of higher credit quality than traditional consumer loans.

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Due to the growth in loan demand, management redeployed certain investment assets to the loan portfolio. As a result, the investment securities portfolio (including both available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities) decreased to $209.6 million as of September 30, 2016, compared to $231.2 million as of December 31, 2015. Reductions in the investment securities portfolio occurred through a combination of scheduled maturities, debtor-initiated calls of securities prior to maturity, and sales of securities from the available-for-sale portfolio initiated by management. Growth in deposits and borrowings also contributed to the funding side of the Company’s balance sheet. Total deposits increased $14.6 million, while short-term borrowings and long-term debt increased $8.0 million on a net basis, comparing balances as of September 30, 2016 to December 31, 2015.

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Non-performing assets decreased $1.5 million from levels as of December 31, 2015, to $7.7 million as of September 30, 2016. Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets were reduced to 1.28% as of September 30, 2016, compared to 1.59% as of December 31, 2015 and 1.98% as of September 30, 2015. Of the total decrease during the first nine months of 2016, $0.7 million represented reductions in OREO, while $0.8 million was attributable to reductions in non-accrual loans.

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Pre-provision net interest income increased $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to loan growth at both the Bank and ALC, partially offset by reduced average yields on loans at both entities. The increase in loan volume was most pronounced at the Bank. The Bank’s average net loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 totaled $197.5 million, compared to $170.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. At ALC, average net loans were $85.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $77.3 million for the corresponding period of 2015. Yield on loans declined at both entities as a result of the current sustained low interest rate environment, coupled with management’s continued focus on maintaining established credit standards as the loan portfolio grows. In addition, despite overall growth in interest-bearing deposits and borrowings, the Company was able to reduce interest expense by $57 thousand comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2016 to the same period of 2015, as a result of the sustained low interest rate environment. Despite reductions in yield on loans at both the Bank and ALC, the reduction in funding costs, as well as the shift in the Company’s earning-asset mix to a higher percentage of loans as compared to lower-yielding investment securities, enabled the Company to maintain net yield on interest-earning assets at a reasonably consistent level. Net yield on interest-earning assets was 5.16% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 5.33% during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

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The provision for loan losses increased $1.6 million comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2016 to the corresponding period of 2015. The increase resulted primarily from the significant growth in loans for the Company, as well as the continued stabilization of credit quality in the Bank’s loan portfolio. Over the past two years, the Bank has experienced substantial improvement in the credit quality of its loan portfolio, as evidenced by declining historical loss rates in the calculation of the allowance for loan losses. This resulted in negative provisions (reductions in reserve) in prior periods, which had a positive impact on the Company’s pre-tax income. As the credit quality of the portfolio continues to stabilize, these reductions in reserve have decreased substantially.

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Non-interest income increased $0.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the corresponding period of 2015. The increase was attributable to increased gains on the sale of investment securities at the Bank, credit insurance income earned primarily at ALC and other ancillary revenue sources. These increases were partially offset by reductions in service charges on deposit accounts at the Bank.

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Non-interest expense increased $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the corresponding period of 2015 as a result of increased salaries and employee benefits and information technology services, as well as expenses associated with the closure of one of the Bank’s retail branches. These increases were partially offset by reductions in other real estate/foreclosure expenses.

The Company continues to maintain excess funding capacity to provide adequate liquidity for loan growth, capital expenditures and ongoing operations. The Company benefits from a strong deposit base, a liquid investment securities portfolio and access to funding from a variety of sources, including federal funds lines, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances and brokered deposits. Management believes that continued success in loan growth efforts at both the Bank and ALC, combined with continued adherence to established credit underwriting standards, will strengthen both the diversity and credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, while improving interest and fee income on loans.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September30,			September 30,		September 30,
	2016		2015			2016		2015
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Interest income	$	7,760	$	7,328		$	22,434	$	22,384
Interest expense		587		561			1,683		1,740
Net interest income		7,173		6,767			20,751		20,644
Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses		680		(78	)		1,383		(199	)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		6,493		6,845			19,368		20,843
Non-interest income		1,567		996			4,036		3,355
Non-interest expense		7,348		7,090			21,669		21,174
Income before income taxes		712		751			1,735		3,024
Provision for income taxes		162		207			406		870
Net income	$	550	$	544		$	1,329	$	2,154

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is calculated as the difference between interest and fee income generated from earning assets and the interest expense paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Fluctuations in interest rates, as well as volume and mix changes in earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, can materially impact net interest income. The Company’s earning assets are comprised of loans at both the Bank and ALC, as well as taxable and nontaxable investments and federal funds sold by the Bank. Interest-bearing liabilities are comprised of interest-bearing demand deposits and savings and time deposits, as well as short-term borrowings and long-term debt. Net interest income for the Company totaled $20.8 million and $20.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The following tables show, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, the average balances of each principal category of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity. Additionally, the tables provide an analysis of interest revenue or expense associated with each category, along with the accompanying yield or rate percentage. Net yield is calculated for each period presented as net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

	Three Months Ended							Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2016							September 30, 2015
	Average Balance		Interest		Annualized Yield/ Rate %			Average Balance		Interest		Annualized Yield/ Rate %
	(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
Interest-earning assets:
Loans – FUSB (Note A)	$	223,739	$	2,428		4.34	%	$	159,110	$	1,994		5.01	%
Loans – ALC (Note A)		88,783		4,345		19.57	%		83,072		4,166		20.06	%
Taxable investments		218,135		869		1.59	%		250,857		1,022		1.63	%
Non-taxable investments		11,927		106		3.56	%		16,845		146		3.47	%
Federal funds sold		8,967		12		0.54			—		—		—
Total interest-earning assets		551,551		7,760		5.63	%		509,884		7,328		5.75	%
Non-interest-earning assets:
Other assets		49,796							47,463
Total	$	601,347						$	557,347
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits	$	151,365	$	140		0.37	%	$	143,190	$	150		0.42	%
Savings deposits		78,415		37		0.19	%		74,064		34		0.18	%
Time deposits		182,567		355		0.78	%		183,263		372		0.81	%
Borrowings		20,289		55		1.08	%		3,547		5		0.56	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		432,636		587		0.54	%		404,064		561		0.56	%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits		82,097							69,083
Other liabilities		7,919							8,192
Shareholders’ equity		78,695							76,008
Total	$	601,347						$	557,347
Net interest income (Note B)			$	7,173						$	6,767
Net yield on interest-earning assets						5.20	%						5.31	%

Note A

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For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the average loan amounts outstanding. At the Bank, these loans averaged $0.9 million and $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At ALC, these loans averaged $1.5 million and $1.6 million for the respective periods presented.

Note B

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Loan fees are included in the interest amounts presented. At the Bank, loan fees totaled $0.1 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. At ALC, loan fees totaled $0.7 million and $0.8 million for the respective periods presented.

	Nine Months Ended							Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2016							September 30, 2015
	Average Balance		Interest		Annualized Yield/ Rate %			Average Balance		Interest		Annualized Yield/ Rate %
	(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
Interest-earning assets:
Loans – FUSB (Note A)	$	197,460	$	6,508		4.39	%	$	170,268	$	6,811		5.33	%
Loans – ALC (Note A)		85,504		12,684		19.78	%		77,300		12,004		20.71	%
Taxable investments		234,409		2,843		1.62	%		252,613		3,126		1.65	%
Non-taxable investments		14,073		382		3.62	%		16,495		443		3.58	%
Federal funds sold		4,288		17		0.53	%		—		—		—
Total interest-earning assets		535,734		22,434		5.58	%		516,676		22,384		5.78	%
Non-interest-earning assets:
Other assets		49,222							47,485
Total	$	584,956						$	564,161
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits	$	149,162	$	410		0.37	%	$	147,681	$	438		0.40	%
Savings deposits		77,411		108		0.19	%		73,300		101		0.18	%
Time deposits		180,949		1,050		0.77	%		185,363		1,182		0.85	%
Borrowings		15,467		115		0.99	%		4,918		19		0.52	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		422,989		1,683		0.53	%		411,262		1,740		0.56	%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits		76,157							69,064
Other liabilities		7,750							7,837
Shareholders’ equity		78,060							75,998
Total	$	584,956						$	564,161
Net interest income (Note B)			$	20,751						$	20,644
Net yield on interest-earning assets						5.16	%						5.33	%

Note A

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For the purpose of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the average loan amounts outstanding. At the Bank, these loans averaged $1.2 million and $2.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At ALC, these loans averaged $1.6 million and $1.7 million for the respective periods presented.

Note B

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Loan fees are included in the interest amounts presented. At the Bank, loan fees totaled $0.3 million for both the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. At ALC, loan fees totaled $2.1 million and $2.5 million for the respective periods presented.

Net interest income increased $0.4 million and $0.1 million in the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, compared to the corresponding periods of 2015. The increases in both periods resulted from increased average loan balances at both the Bank and ALC. The Bank’s average loan balance increased $64.6 million comparing the three months ended September 30, 2016 to the three months ended September 30, 2015. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the corresponding period of 2015, the Bank’s average loan balance increased by $27.2 million. The majority of the Bank’s loan growth was in real estate loans secured by non-farm, non-residential collateral, construction real estate, and the commercial and industrial (C&I) portfolio. ALC’s average loan balance increased by $5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015. Comparing the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016 to the same period in 2015, ALC’s average loan volume increased $8.2 million. The majority of ALC’s loan growth during both periods was in its point-of-sale consumer lending portfolio.

At both the Bank and ALC, the increases in net interest income that resulted from loan growth were partially offset by reductions in yield. Reduced yields resulted from the general interest rate environment, which remained at relatively low levels during the first nine months of 2016, as well as management’s ongoing strategic efforts over the past several years to focus on problem asset resolution and improve the credit quality of the loan portfolio through the tightening of credit standards.

The average balance of the Bank’s investment securities portfolio was reduced in both the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016. These reductions resulted in decreased interest income of $0.2 million and $0.3 million on investment securities for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, respectively, compared to the corresponding periods of 2015. The investment securities portfolio provides an additional source of liquidity and diversification, as well as a resource to enhance interest income. Changes in the investment portfolio result primarily from management’s decisions on the allocation of assets to higher-yielding loan portfolios and non-interest-earning assets.

Interest expense remained relatively consistent comparing both the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 to the corresponding periods of 2015 despite growth in average balances of interest-bearing liability accounts. Average rates on interest-bearing liabilities were reduced in both the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, primarily as a result of changes in the mix of deposits into lower cost demand deposits and away from higher cost time deposits.

We expect that continued growth of net loan volumes at both the Bank and ALC with loans of sufficient credit quality will enable management to enhance net interest income; however, in the current interest rate environment, it is expected that the average yield on new loan originations will generally be lower than the yield on loans in the Bank’s existing portfolio. At both the Bank and ALC, management is continuing to focus efforts on new loan origination within the parameters of established credit policy, while also maintaining vigilance in the deployment of strategies to effectively manage risks associated with interest rate fluctuations. Net interest income could experience downward pressure as a result of increased competition for quality loan opportunities, lower reinvestment yields and fewer opportunities to reduce future funding costs.

Provision (Reduction in Reserve) 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 for loan losses. The expense recorded for each reporting period is a reflection of actual net losses experienced during the period and management’s judgment as to the adequacy of the allowance to absorb losses inherent in the portfolio as of the balance sheet date. The Company’s provision for loan losses was $0.7 million and $1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, compared to a credit (or reduction in reserve) of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.

The following table presents the provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses for the Bank and ALC for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

	Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,			September 30,			September 30,
	2016		2015			2016			2015
FUSB	$	100	$	(400	)	$	(350	)	$	(1,370	)
ALC		580		322			1,733			1,171
Total	$	680	$	(78	)	$	1,383		$	(199	)

The Bank's provision for loan losses totaled $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. A reduction in the reserve for loan losses occurred during all other periods presented. These reductions resulted from improvement in the overall credit quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio, including declining historical loss rates used in the calculation of the allowance for loan losses. As of September 30, 2016, the Bank’s allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 0.52%, compared to 1.22% as of September 30, 2015. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Bank experienced net charge-offs of $22 thousand, compared to net charge-offs of $0.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2015. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Bank experienced net recoveries of $0.2 million, compared to net charge-offs of $0.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

At ALC, the provision for loan losses increased by approximately $0.6 million comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2016 to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The increase resulted from growth in ALC’s loan balances. As of September 30, 2016, ALC’s allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 2.78%, compared to 2.89% as of September 30, 2015. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, net charge-offs at ALC totaled $0.6 million, compared to net charge-offs of $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2015. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net charge-offs at ALC totaled $1.7 million, compared to net charge-offs of $1.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Based on management's evaluation of the portfolio, we believe that the Company's allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2016. While we believe that the methodologies and calculations that heve been used in the determination of the allowance are adequate, our conclusions are based on estimates and judgments and are, therefore, approximate and imprecise. Factors beyond our control, such as changes in economic conditions impacting the national economy or the local service areas in which we operate, may negatively and materially affect asset quality and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, as well as the resulting provision for loan losses. Furthermore, the reductions in the reserve for loan losses recorded by the Bank in 2016 and prior periods are not expected to continue at any significant level on an ongoing basis.

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income represents fees and income derived from sources other than interest-earning assets. The following table presents the major components of non-interest income. Expanded discussion of certain significant non-interest income items and fluctuations is provided below the table.

	Three Months Ended September 30,										Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016		2015		$ Change			% Change			2016		2015		$ Change			% Change
	(Dollars in Thousands)										(Dollars in Thousands)
Service charges and other fees on deposit accounts	$	463	$	465	$	(2	)		(0.4	)%	$	1,306	$	1,391	$	(85	)		(6.1	)%
Credit insurance commissions and fees		256		150		106			70.7	%		570		339		231			68.1	%
Bank-owned life insurance		105		106		(1	)		(0.9	)%		316		315		1			0.3	%
Net gain on sale and prepayment of investment securities		259		6		253			N/M			657		367		290			79.0	%
Other income		483		269		214			79.6	%		1,187		943		244			25.9	%
Total non-interest income	$	1,566	$	996	$	570			57.2	%	$	4,036	$	3,355	$	681			20.3	%

N/M: not meaningful

Service Charges and Other Fees on Deposit Accounts

Service charges and other fees are generated on deposit accounts held at the Bank. Revenues in this category were consistent comparing the three months ended September 30, 2016 to the same period in 2015. The decrease in this category for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the corresponding period in 2015 resulted primarily from decreased fees generated from customer overdrafts and non-sufficient funds charges. Revenues from these sources have generally declined in recent years and are generally not expected to increase at a significant rate in the near future.

Credit Insurance Commissions and Fees

Credit insurance commissions and fees are generated from credit life and credit accident and health insurance policies offered at both the Bank and ALC to consumer loan customers through FUSB Reinsurance. The majority of these sales have historically been generated at ALC. The increase in non-interest income in this category during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the corresponding periods of 2015 resulted primarily from a renewed focus by ALC management on generating these types of sales during the period. In general, however, revenues from this category of non-interest income have declined in recent years as ALC management has shifted the loan portfolio mix to loans of higher credit quality. This mix-shift has resulted in a larger proportion of borrowers who generally do not have a significant need for credit insurance. Accordingly, income from credit insurance commissions and fees is not expected to increase at a significant rate for the foreseeable future.

Bank-owned Life Insurance

The Bank utilizes bank-owned life insurance as a tool to offset the cost of certain retirement benefit programs. The income derived from bank-owned life insurance represents the increase in the cash surrender value of the policies (which is generally non-taxable) over the periods presented. The cash surrender value of the policies totaled $14.5 million and $14.3 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The insurance policies are adjustable-rate assets with minimum guaranteed rates of interest between 2% and 4%. Accordingly, management does not expect significant fluctuation in the income derived from these assets.

Net Gain on Sale and Prepayment of Investment Securities

The investment securities portfolio is used by management to provide liquidity, to generate interest income, and for use as collateral for public deposits and wholesale funding. Management reviews the securities in the investment portfolio periodically and, from time to time, may determine that it is appropriate to sell securities that are designated as securities available-for-sale. When this occurs, a gain or loss is recorded as the difference between the fair value of the security on the date of sale and the security’s carrying value. In addition, a gain may be recognized for prepayment penalties earned by the Company when a security is called by the debtor prior to its maturity date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, securities with a carrying value of $30.4 million were sold, while securities with a carrying value of $54.7 million were prepaid before maturity. As a result of these transactions, the Company realized net gains on the sale of securities of $0.7 million and $0.3 million during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. No losses were realized on the sale or prepayment of securities in either nine-month period ended September 30, 2016 or 2015. The determination of whether to sell investment securities is made by management based on specific facts and circumstances at a given point in time. Accordingly, no assessment can be made as to the level of gains or losses that could be incurred from sales of investment securities or prepayment penalties in the future.

Other Income

Other non-interest income includes fee income generated by the Bank for ancillary services, such as letters of credit, ATMs, debit and credit cards, wire transfers and real estate rental. In addition, other non-interest income is generated at ALC for ancillary services including ALC’s auto club membership program, which provides members with emergency roadside assistance, lock and key services and reimbursement for emergency travel expenses. The increase in non-interest income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the corresponding periods of 2015, resulted from increased sales of ancillary services, primarily auto club membership programs, at ALC, totaling approximately $0.1 million in both periods presented. In addition, the Bank earned approximately $0.2 million in additional non-interest income during the third quarter of 2016 that was associated with the settlement of previously disputed litigation. Given the nature of the types of revenues categorized as other income, there is uncertainty as to the level of revenue that will be derived from these sources in the future.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense represents expenses incurred from sources other than interest-bearing liabilities. The following table presents the major components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated. Expanded discussion of certain significant non-interest expense items and fluctuations is provided below the table.

	Three Months Ended September 30,										Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016		2015		$ Change			% Change			2016		2015		$ Change			% Change
	(Dollars in Thousands)										(Dollars in Thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits	$	4,334	$	4,106	$	228			5.6	%	$	12,734	$	12,513	$	221			1.8	%
Net occupancy and equipment		830		744		86			11.6	%		2,381		2,347		34			1.4	%
Other real estate/foreclosure expense:
Write-downs, net of gain or loss on sale		47		102		(55	)		(53.9	)%		137		413		(276	)		(66.8	)%
Carrying costs		77		145		(68	)		(46.9	)%		233		401		(168	)		(41.9	)%
Total other real estate/foreclosure expense		124		247		(123	)		(49.8	)%		370		814		(444	)		(54.5	)%
Insurance expense and assessments		255		261		(6	)		(2.3	)%		775		798		(23	)		(2.9	)%
Other		1,805		1,732		73			4.2	%		5,409		4,702		707			15.0	%
Total non-interest expense	$	7,348	$	7,090	$	258			3.6	%	$	21,669	$	21,174	$	495			2.3	%

Salaries and Employee Benefits

Salaries and employee benefits, the largest category of non-interest expense, totaled $2.9 million at the Bank and $1.4 million at ALC for the third quarter of 2016, compared to $2.7 million at the Bank and $1.4 million at ALC during the third quarter of 2015. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016, salaries and benefits expense totaled $8.3 million at the Bank and $4.4 million at ALC, compared to $8.1 million at the Bank and $4.4 million at ALC for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The expense amounts for the Bank are inclusive of salaries and benefits paid to certain members of management and employees for work performed on behalf of Bancshares, as well as current and deferred fees paid to members of the Bank’s and Bancshares’ Boards of Directors. Management remains committed to providing salaries and benefits packages to employees at competitive levels in order to ensure that we continue to provide quality service to our customers. Accordingly, we expect salaries and employee benefits expense to generally increase commensurate with market-based increases over time.

Net Occupancy and Equipment Expense

This category of non-interest expense includes expenses associated with depreciation of buildings, equipment and furniture and fixtures, rent of office space, utilities expense and maintenance and repair costs. The majority of the Bank’s office space is owned, while the majority of ALC’s office space is leased. The increase in this category of expense during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the same periods of 2015 resulted primarily from increases in depreciation and rent expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, these increases were offset in part by reduced expenses at the Bank associated with changes in service contract arrangements with the Bank's primary core processing vendor. Occupancy and equipment expense is expected to increase over time as the Company depreciates expenditures associated with capital improvements. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded $1.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively, in additions to premises and equipment. The majority of these expenditures were associated with the purchase of land and construction in process related to an office complex being constructed by the Bank in the Birmingham, Alabama metropolitan area. The office complex, for which construction is expected to be completed in 2017, will house a retail branch of the Bank, as well as the Bank’s commercial lending team in Birmingham and certain other officers of the Bank. Approximately 25% of the square footage of the office complex will be utilized by the Bank, with the remainder to be leased to commercial tenants. Based on management’s current estimates, it is expected that placement of the office complex into service will result in approximately $0.4 million in additional depreciation expense annually. Upon full lease-up of the office complex, management expects that the majority of depreciation expense, as well as additional operating costs associated with the complex, would be recovered through lease revenue; however, no assurance can be given regarding the office complex being fully leased by third-party tenants or the timing of such third-party leases.

Other Real Estate / Foreclosure Expense

Other real estate / foreclosure expense includes both the cost of carrying OREO and write-downs of OREO. Cost of carrying OREO includes property taxes, attorneys’ fees, maintenance costs, security costs and the cost of obtaining independent property appraisals. Write-downs include impairments recorded on existing OREO properties in order to carry the property at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated cost to sell.

Both OREO write-downs and carrying costs decreased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the corresponding periods of 2015, as a result of continued reduction in the levels of OREO at the Bank and ALC. OREO totaled $4.9 million and $0.5 million at the Bank and ALC, respectively, as of September 30, 2016, compared to $6.0 million and $0.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2015, a decrease of $1.3 million for the Company on a consolidated basis.

Although management continued to reduce OREO levels during the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016, there continues to be uncertainty with respect to economic conditions and real estate values in certain of the service areas in which both the Bank and ALC operate. In addition, as the level of OREO is reduced, it becomes more difficult to work out remaining OREO at the same pace as previously experienced. Accordingly, continued reduction of carrying costs cannot be expected with any level of certainty. Furthermore, if the national or local economy weakens, or if real estate values decline further in the Company's primary service areas, then additional write-downs of existing OREO could be required. Additionally, the pace of migration of properties into OREO could increase, resulting in the potential for increased levels of both write-downs and carrying cost.

Insurance Expense and Assessments

This category of non-interest expense includes the cost of corporate insurance maintained by the Company, as well as FDIC insurance and state banking assessments. The Bank pays assessments to the FDIC based on a prescribed regulatory calculation that factors in average total assets and the Company’s supervisory ratings, as determined by regulatory examinations. Total expense in this category decreased modestly during the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 compared to the corresponding periods of 2015. In general, this category of expense is expected to increase over time based on growth in the Company’s balance sheet and expansion of the Company's activities.

Other

This category includes the costs of professional services (including legal, accounting and auditing), information technology and advertising/marketing fees, as well as costs associated with recording and filing, telephone, postage, stationery and printing, employee training and other miscellaneous expenses. Approximately $0.5 million of the increase in this category during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the same period of 2015, was driven by expenses associated with information technology services provided by the Bank’s core processing vendor. In addition, approximately $0.1 million of the increase was associated with the closure of one of the Bank’s branches. The branch closing was undertaken as part of an effort to evaluate the profitability of branches and make adjustments that will positively impact the Company’s cost structure over time, while maintaining the Bank's ability to effectively serve its customer base. Management currently anticipates additional branch closures to occur during the fourth quarter of 2016. The remaining portion of increased expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as well as for the third quarter of 2016 compared to the third quarter of 2015, resulted primarily from losses on the sale of fixed assets at ALC.

Management will continue to maintain vigilance in the evaluation of all expenses in this category; however, the level of other non-interest expense is generally expected to increase over time as a result of continued focus on technology, training, marketing and business development.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was $0.2 million for both of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. The effective tax rate was 22.8% for the third quarter of 2016, compared to 27.6% for the third quarter of 2015. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the effective tax rate was 23.4% and 28.8%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate is expected to fluctuate based on recurring items, such as changes in tax-exempt interest income earned from bank-qualified municipal bonds and loans and the cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance. Management makes decisions about whether to invest in tax-exempt instruments on a case-by-case basis after considering a number of factors, including investment return, credit quality and the consistency of such investments with the Company’s overall strategy. The Company’s effective tax rate is expected to fluctuate commensurate with the level of these investments as compared to total pre-tax income.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Investment Securities

The investment securities portfolio is used by management to provide liquidity, to generate interest income and for use as collateral for public deposits and wholesale funding. Risk and return can be adjusted by altering the duration, composition and/or balance of the portfolio. The expected average life of securities in the investment portfolio was 2.7 years and 2.9 years as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Available-for-sale securities are recorded at estimated fair value, with unrealized gains or losses recognized, net of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders’ equity. As of September 30, 2016, available-for-sale securities totaled $181.3 million, or 86.5% of the total investment portfolio, compared to $198.8 million, or 86.0% of the total investment portfolio, as of December 31, 2015. Available-for-sale securities consisted of residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies, obligations of state and political subdivisions and corporate notes.

Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost and represent securities that the Company both intends and has the ability to hold to maturity. As of September 30, 2016, held-to-maturity securities totaled $28.3 million, or 13.5% of the total investment portfolio, compared to $32.4 million, or 14.0% of the total investment portfolio, as of December 31, 2015. Held-to-maturity securities consisted of commercial mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies and obligations of state and political subdivisions.

Due to the growth in loan demand, management redeployed certain investment assets to the loan portfolio. As a result, the investment securities portfolio (including both available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities) decreased to $209.6 million as of September 30, 2016, compared to $231.2 million as of December 31, 2015. In addition, the Company realized gains on the sale of securities totaling $0.7 million and $0.4 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Sales transactions affecting the Bank’s investment portfolio are directed by asset and liability management activities and strategies. The “pruning” of the portfolio is designed to maintain the strength of the investment portfolio.

Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

The tables below summarize loan balances by portfolio segment for both FUSB and ALC at the end of each of the most recent five quarters as of September 30, 2016.

	FUSB
	2016						2015
	September 30,		June 30		March 31,		December 31,		September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Real estate loans:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	24,610	$	24,306	$	18,023	$	11,827	$	11,900
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		32,559		33,326		30,623		30,730		32,049
Secured by multi-family residential properties		16,801		5,972		11,580		11,845		13,005
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		97,859		105,541		82,754		83,883		75,840
Other		185		190		168		115		116
Commercial and industrial loans		54,459		38,160		34,568		29,377		18,796
Consumer loans		6,289		6,366		6,614		7,057		6,848
Other loans		46		364		407		379		486
Total loans	$	232,808	$	214,225	$	184,737	$	175,213	$	159,040
Less unearned interest, fees and deferred cost		191		192		174		149		164
Allowance for loan losses		1,216		1,138		1,068		1,329		1,941
Net loans	$	231,401	$	212,895	$	183,495	$	173,735	$	156,935

	ALC
	2016						2015
	September 30,		June 30,		March 31,		December 31,		September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Real estate loans:
Construction, land development and other land loans	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Secured by 1-4 family residential properties		14,462		15,430		16,265		17,233		17,993
Secured by multi-family residential properties		—		—		—		—		—
Secured by non-farm, non-residential properties		—		—		—		—		—
Other		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial and industrial loans		—		—		—		—		—
Consumer loans		80,915		80,886		74,669		76,131		74,767
Other loans		—		—		—		—		—
Total loans	$	95,377	$	96,316	$	90,934	$	93,364	$	92,760
Less unearned interest, fees and deferred cost		7,205		7,857		8,147		9,215		9,576
Allowance for loan losses		2,452		2,453		2,307		2,452		2,404
Net loans	$	85,720	$	86,006	$	80,480	$	81,697	$	80,780

The tables below summarize changes in the allowance for loan losses and certain asset quality ratios at the end of each of the most recent five quarters as of September 30, 2016 at both FUSB and ALC.

	FUSB
	2016									2015
	Third Quarter			Second Quarter			First Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Third Quarter
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,138		$	1,068		$	1,329		$	1,941		$	2,449
Charge-offs:
Commercial and industrial		(1	)		—			—			—			—
Commercial real estate		(40	)		—			—			(490	)		(173	)
Residential real estate		(3	)		(7	)		—			—			(27	)
Consumer		(3	)		(6	)		(21	)		(1	)		(2	)
Total charge-offs		(47	)		(13	)		(21	)		(491	)		(202	)
Recoveries		25			253			40			68			94
Net recoveries (charge-offs)		(22	)		240			19			(423	)		(108	)
Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses		100			(170	)		(280	)		(189	)		(400	)
Ending balance	$	1,216		$	1,138		$	1,068		$	1,329		$	1,941
as a % of loans		0.52	%		0.53	%		0.58	%		0.76	%		1.22	%

	ALC
	2016									2015
	Third Quarter			Second Quarter			First Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Third Quarter
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	2,453		$	2,307		$	2,452		$	2,404		$	2,559
Charge-offs:
Commercial and industrial		—			—			—			—			—
Commercial real estate		—			—			—			—			—
Residential real estate		(28	)		(16	)		(5	)		(14	)		(30	)
Consumer		(707	)		(746	)		(765	)		(706	)		(618	)
Total charge-offs		(735	)		(762	)		(770	)		(720	)		(648	)
Recoveries		154			202			178			164			170
Net recoveries (charge-offs)		(581	)		(560	)		(592	)		(556	)		(478	)
Provision (reduction in reserve) for loan losses		580			706			447			604			323
Ending balance	$	2,452		$	2,453		$	2,307		$	2,452		$	2,404
as a % of loans		2.78	%		2.77	%		2.79	%		2.91	%		2.89	%

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets at the end of the five most recent quarters as of September 30, 2016 were as follows:

	Consolidated
	2016									2015
	September 30,			June 30,			March 31,			December 31,			September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Non-accrual loans	$	2,266		$	2,619		$	3,277		$	3,102		$	4,222
Other real estate owned		5,391			5,405			5,356			6,038			6,656
Total	$	7,657		$	8,024		$	8,633		$	9,140		$	10,878
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of loans and other real estate		2.37	%		2.61	%		3.17	%		3.45	%		4.37	%
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets		1.28	%		1.33	%		1.50	%		1.59	%		1.98	%

	FUSB
	2016									2015
	September 30,			June 30,			March 31,			December 31,			September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Non-accrual loans	$	766		$	1,086		$	1,463		$	1,445		$	2,624
Other real estate owned		4,887			4,944			4,702			5,327			5,961
Total	$	5,653		$	6,030		$	6,165		$	6,772		$	8,585
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of loans and other real estate		2.38	%		2.75	%		3.26	%		3.75	%		5.21	%
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets		0.94	%		1.00	%		1.07	%		1.17	%		1.56	%

	ALC
	2016									2015
	September 30,			June 30,			March 31,			December 31,			September 30,
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Non-accrual loans	$	1,500		$	1,533		$	1,814		$	1,657		$	1,598
Other real estate owned		504			461			654			711			695
Total	$	2,004		$	1,994		$	2,468		$	2,368		$	2,293
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of loans and other real estate		2.26	%		2.24	%		2.96	%		2.79	%		2.73	%
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets		2.24	%		2.22	%		2.93	%		2.76	%		2.70	%

Loans are considered restructured loans if concessions have been granted to borrowers that are experiencing financial difficulty. The concessions generally involve modification of the 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 non-accrual, moving to non-accrual or continuing on accrual status, depending on the individual facts and circumstances of the borrower. Non-accrual restructured loans are included and treated with all other non-accrual loans. In addition, all accruing restructured loans are reported as troubled debt restructurings. Generally, restructured loans remain on non-accrual 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 accrual or maintained on non-accrual status. If the borrower’s ability to meet the revised payment schedule is not reasonably assured, then the loan remains on non-accrual. The Company had $0.2 million and $1.0 million of non-accruing loans that were restructured and remained on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company had no restructured loans that were restored to accrual status based on a sustained period of repayment performance. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, the Company had no restructured loans that were restored to accrual status based on a sustained period of repayment performance.

Deposits

Total deposits increased by 3.0% to $493.8 million as of September 30, 2016, from $479.3 million as of December 31, 2015. Core deposits, which exclude time deposits of $250 thousand or more, provide for a relatively stable funding source that supports earning assets. Core deposits totaled $463.8 million, or 93.9% of total deposits, as of September 30, 2016, compared to $454.2 million, or 94.8% of total deposits, as of December 31, 2015.

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. Deposit levels fluctuate throughout the year based on certain seasonal trends, as well as specific circumstances impacting deposit customers. Management anticipates that deposits will continue to be the Company’s primary source of funding in the future, and we will continue to monitor deposit levels closely to help ensure an adequate level of funding for the Company’s activities. However, various economic and competitive factors could affect this funding source in the future, including increased competition from other financial institutions in deposit gathering, national and local economic conditions and interest rate policies adopted by the Federal Reserve and other central banks.

Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities

Other interest-bearing liabilities consist of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and FHLB advances. We continue to utilize this category as an alternative source of funds. During the third quarter of 2016, these borrowings represented 2.64% of average interest-bearing liabilities, compared with 0.24% in the third quarter of 2015.

Shareholders’ Equity

The Company has historically placed great emphasis on maintaining its strong capital base. As of September 30, 2016, shareholders’ equity totaled $78.8 million, or 13.1% of total assets, compared to $77.0 million, or 13.4% of total assets, as of December 31, 2015. Management believes that this level of equity is an indicator of the financial soundness of the Company and the Company’s ability to sustain future growth and profitability. The increase in shareholders’ equity during the period ended September 30, 2016 resulted from continued growth in retained earnings and increases in accumulated other comprehensive income related to changes in the fair value of investment securities available-for-sale. The fair value of the available-for-sale portfolio fluctuates based primarily on changes in interest rates. Accordingly, the net unrealized gains during the third quarter of 2016 are not necessarily indicative of future performance of the portfolio.

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. During each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company declared dividends of $0.02 per common share, or approximately $0.1 million.

As of both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company retained approximately $20.8 million in treasury stock. The Company 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, and in each year since, the Board of Directors has 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, 2016. There are 242,303 shares available for repurchase under this plan, at management’s discretion. No shares were purchased under this program during the first nine months of 2016 or 2015.

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, a total of 111,195 and 103,571 shares of stock, respectively, were deferred in connection with the Company's Non-Employee Directors’ Deferred Compensation Plan. 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 common stock. All deferred fees, whether in the form of cash or shares of stock, are reflected as compensation expense in the period earned. The Company classifies all deferred directors' fees allocated to be paid in shares of stock as equity surplus. The Company uses shares of treasury stock to satisfy these obligations when due.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The asset portion of the balance sheet provides liquidity primarily from two sources: (1) principal payments and maturities of loans and (2) maturities and principal payments from the investment portfolio. Other short-term investments, such as federal funds sold, may also provide additional sources of liquidity. Loans maturing or repricing in one year or less totaled $124.7 million as of September 30, 2016 and $97.8 million as of December 31, 2015. Investment securities forecasted to mature or reprice in one year or less are estimated to be $16.0 million as of September 30, 2016.

Although the majority of the securities portfolio has a legal final maturity exceeding 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 September 30, 2016, the investment securities portfolio had an estimated average life of 2.71 years, and approximately 84.5% of the portfolio (including both available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investments) was expected to be repaid within five years. However, management does not rely solely on the investment portfolio to generate cash flows to fund loans, capital expenditures, dividends, debt repayment and other cash requirements. These activities are also 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, which represent the Company’s primary sources of funds. In addition, federal funds purchased, FHLB advances, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term and long-term borrowings are additional sources of available 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. The Bank manages the pricing of its deposits to maintain a desired deposit balance. In addition, the Bank invests in short-term interest-earning assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, the Company had $20.0 million and $12.0 million in outstanding borrowings under FHLB advances. The Company had up to $160.4 million and $152.5 million in remaining unused credit from the FHLB (subject to available collateral) as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. In addition, the Company had $18.8 million in unused established federal funds lines as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Management is not aware of any condition that currently exists that would have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, capital resources or operation of the Company. However, the Company is a defendant in certain claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. See Note 16, “Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies,” in the Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements herein for further discussion.

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The primary purpose in managing interest rate risk is to invest capital effectively and preserve the value created by our core banking business. This is accomplished through the development and implementation of lending, funding, pricing and hedging strategies designed to maximize net interest income performance under varying interest rate environments, subject to liquidity and interest rate risk guidelines. 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.

Financial simulation models are the primary tools used to measure interest rate exposure. Using a wide range of scenarios, management is provided with extensive information on the potential impact on net interest income caused by changes in interest rates. In these simulations, assumptions are made about the direction and volatility of interest rates, the slope of the yield curve and the changing composition of the Company’s balance sheet resulting from both strategic plans and customer behavior. Simulation models also incorporate management’s assumptions regarding such factors as loan and deposit growth, pricing, prepayment speeds and spreads between interest rates.

Measuring Interest Rate Sensitivity

Interest rate sensitivity is a function of the repricing characteristics of all of the Company’s portfolio of assets and liabilities. These repricing characteristics are the timeframes during which the interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are subject to fluctuation based on 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.

The Company measures changes in net interest income and net interest margin on a monthly basis through income simulation over various interest rate shock scenarios, including plus or minus 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% scenarios. Each month, management evaluates how changes in short- and long-term interest rates may impact future profitability, as reflected in the Company’s net interest margin.

Also on a monthly basis, management calculates how changes in interest rates would impact the market value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, as well as its long-term profitability. The process is similar to assessing short-term risk but emphasizes and is measured over a five-year 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 simulations. The results of these calculations are representative of long-term interest rate risk, both in terms of changes in the present value of the Company’s assets and liabilities and long-term changes in core profitability.

See Part II, Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015 for additional disclosures related to market risk.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s 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 recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

The Company’s management 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 the Company’s 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 September 30, 2016, pursuant to the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management concluded, as of September 30, 2016, that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in the Company’s periodic filings with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See Note 16 to Item 1, “Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies,” for information regarding certain litigation matters relating to the Company.

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015 that could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and/or operating results.

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table sets forth purchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser,” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) of the Exchange Act, of shares of Bancshares’ common stock during the third quarter of 2016.

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 of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs ⁽¹⁾
July 1 – July 31		—	$	—		—		242,303
August 1 – August 31		—	$	—		—		242,303
September 1 – September 30		—	$	—		—		242,303
Total		—	$	—		—		242,303

(1)

On December 16, 2015, the Board of Directors extended the share repurchase program previously approved by the Board on January 19, 2006. Under the repurchase program, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to 642,785 shares of common stock. The expiration date of the extended repurchase program is December 31, 2016. As of September 30, 2016, there were 242,303 shares that may still be purchased under the program.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed in the Index to Exhibits below are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference as noted.

SIGNATURES

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

FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC.

DATE: November 9, 2016

BY:		/s/ Thomas S. Elley
		Thomas S. Elley
		Its Vice President, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.		Description

3.1		Certificate of Incorporation of United Security Bancshares, Inc., (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999 (File No. 000-14549), filed on November 12, 1999).

3.1A		Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of United Security Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-14549), filed on October 11, 2016).

3.2		Bylaws of First US Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-14549), filed on October 11, 2016).

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 for the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016.