MACATAWA BANK CORP - Quarter Report: 2004 September (Form 10-Q)
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT
UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT
UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______ to _______
Commission file number: 000-25927
MACATAWA BANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of issuer
as specified in its charter)
Michigan (State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
38-3391345 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
10753
Macatawa Drive, Holland, Michigan 49424
(Address of principal
executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (616) 820-1444
_________________
Indicate by check whether the
registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes ___x___ No _____
Indicate by check whether the
registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ___x___ No _____
The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 8,817,338 shares of the Companys Common Stock (no par value) were outstanding as of October 28, 2004.
INDEX
Page Number | |||
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Part I Financial Information: | |||
Item 1 | |||
Consolidated Financial Statements | 3 | ||
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 9 | ||
Item 2 | |||
Management's Discussion and Analysis of | |||
Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 18 | ||
Item 3 | |||
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures | |||
About Market Risk | 27 | ||
Item 4 | |||
Controls and Procedures | 29 | ||
Part II Other Information: | |||
Item 1 | |||
Legal Proceedings | 29 | ||
Item 2 | |||
Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds | 30 | ||
Item 3 | |||
Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 30 | ||
Item 4 | |||
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 30 | ||
Item 5 | |||
Other Information | 30 | ||
Item 6 | |||
Exhibits | 31 | ||
Signatures | 32 |
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Part I Financial
Information
Item 1.
MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
As of September 30,
2004 (unaudited) and December 31, 2003
(dollars in thousands except share data) | September 30, 2004 |
December 31, 2003 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASSETS Cash and due from banks |
$ 38,258 | $ 41,633 | |||
Federal funds sold | 3,322 | 18,414 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 41,580 | 60,047 | |||
Securities available for sale | 132,860 | 107,049 | |||
Securities held to maturity | 2,554 | 2,624 | |||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 10,344 | 8,793 | |||
Loans held for sale | 1,942 | 4,054 | |||
Total loans | 1,361,017 | 1,157,107 | |||
Allowance for loan losses | (18,600 | ) | (16,093 | ) | |
1,342,417 | 1,141,014 | ||||
Premises and equipment - net | 44,558 | 38,713 | |||
Accrued interest receivable | 6,352 | 5,095 | |||
Goodwill | 23,915 | 23,915 | |||
Acquisition intangibles | 2,454 | 2,787 | |||
Other assets | 8,018 | 7,020 | |||
Total assets | $ 1,616,994 | $ 1,401,111 | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
Deposits | |||||
Noninterest-bearing | $ 149,343 | $ 139,557 | |||
Interest-bearing | 1,173,220 | 969,842 | |||
Total | 1,322,563 | 1,109,399 | |||
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 121,616 | 145,680 | |||
Long-term debt | 41,238 | 19,655 | |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 4,761 | 4,477 | |||
Total liabilities | 1,490,178 | 1,279,211 | |||
Shareholders' equity | |||||
Preferred stock, no par value, 500,000 shares authorized; | |||||
no shares issued and outstanding | |||||
Common stock, no par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; | |||||
8,812,591 shares and 8,370,073 issued and outstanding as of | |||||
September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively | 124,114 | 114,568 | |||
Retained earnings | 1,152 | 5,300 | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 1,550 | 2,032 | |||
Total shareholders' equity | 126,816 | 121,900 | |||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 1,616,994 | $ 1,401,111 | |||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF INCOME
Three and Nine Month
Periods Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands except per share data) | Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2003 |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interest income Loans, including fees |
$18,838 | $15,228 | $52,073 | $44,262 | |||||
Securities | 1,506 | 1,145 | 4,212 | 3,405 | |||||
Total interest income | 20,344 | 16,373 | 56,285 | 47,667 | |||||
Interest expense | |||||||||
Deposits | 4,835 | 4,040 | 13,467 | 13,064 | |||||
Other | 1,890 | 1,397 | 5,238 | 3,772 | |||||
Total interest expense | 6,725 | 5,437 | 18,705 | 16,836 | |||||
Net interest income | 13,619 | 10,936 | 37,580 | 30,831 | |||||
Provision for loan losses | 3,900 | 1,040 | 6,565 | 2,905 | |||||
Net interest income after | |||||||||
provision for loan losses | 9,719 | 9,896 | 31,015 | 27,926 | |||||
Noninterest income | |||||||||
Service charges on deposit accounts | 795 | 648 | 2,175 | 1,900 | |||||
Loan production revenue | 340 | 1,319 | 1,617 | 3,278 | |||||
Trust fees | 684 | 620 | 2,255 | 1,806 | |||||
Other | 442 | 199 | 1,263 | 509 | |||||
Total noninterest income | 2,261 | 2,786 | 7,310 | 7,493 | |||||
Noninterest expense | |||||||||
Salaries and benefits | 4,950 | 4,418 | 14,285 | 12,117 | |||||
Occupancy | 675 | 628 | 2,014 | 1,702 | |||||
Furniture and equipment | 689 | 680 | 2,095 | 1,915 | |||||
Legal and professional fees | 155 | 295 | 469 | 603 | |||||
Advertising | 295 | 270 | 867 | 752 | |||||
Data processing | 247 | 179 | 744 | 564 | |||||
Supplies | 137 | 145 | 407 | 420 | |||||
Other | 1,785 | 1,495 | 5,241 | 4,141 | |||||
Total noninterest expenses | 8,933 | 8,110 | 26,122 | 22,214 | |||||
Income before federal income tax | 3,047 | 4,572 | 12,203 | 13,205 | |||||
Income tax expense | 931 | 1,509 | 3,875 | 4,400 | |||||
Net income | $ 2,116 | $ 3,063 | $ 8,328 | $ 8,805 | |||||
Basic earnings per share | $ .24 | $ .35 | $ .95 | $ 1.00 | |||||
Diluted earnings per share | .24 | .34 | .93 | .99 | |||||
Dividends per share | .12 | .10 | .35 | .28 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2004
and 2003
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands) | Three Months ended September 30, 2004 |
Three Months ended September 30, 2003 |
Nine Months ended September 30, 2004 |
Nine Months ended September 30, 2003 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net income | $2,116 | $ 3,063 | $ 8,328 | $ 8,805 | |||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | |||||||||
Net unrealized gains/(losses) on | |||||||||
securities | 2,220 | (1,108 | ) | (281 | ) | (856 | ) | ||
Net unrealized gains/(losses) on | |||||||||
derivative instruments | 921 | 436 | (201 | ) | 441 | ||||
Comprehensive income | $5,257 | $ 2,391 | $ 7,846 | $ 8,390 | |||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Nine Month Periods
Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands except per share data) | Common Stock |
Retained Earnings |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Total Shareholders' Equity | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Balance, January 1, 2003 | $ 105,201 | $ 5,931 | $ 2,842 | $ 113,974 | |||||
Net income for nine months ended September 30, 2003 | 8,805 | 8,805 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | |||||||||
Net unrealized losses on securities | (856 | ) | (856 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments | 441 | 441 | |||||||
Comprehensive income | 8,390 | ||||||||
Issued 78,219 shares for stock option exercises | 403 | 403 | |||||||
Issued 397,664 shares in payment of 5% stock dividend | 8,927 | (8,941 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends at $.28 per share | (2,466 | ) | (2,466 | ) | |||||
Balance, September 30, 2003 | $ 114,531 | $ 3,329 | $ 2,427 | $ 120,287 | |||||
Balance, January 1, 2004 | $ 114,568 | $ 5,300 | $ 2,032 | $ 121,900 | |||||
Net income for nine months ended | |||||||||
September 30, 2004 | 8,328 | 8,328 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | |||||||||
Net unrealized losses on securities | (281 | ) | (281 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized losses on derivative | |||||||||
instruments | (201 | ) | (201 | ) | |||||
Comprehensive income | 7,846 | ||||||||
Issued 24,255 shares for stock option | |||||||||
exercises (net of 4,718 shares | |||||||||
exchanged) | 216 | 216 | |||||||
Issued 418,263 shares in payment of 5% | |||||||||
stock dividend | 9,330 | (9,355 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends at $.35 per share | (3,121 | ) | (3,121 | ) | |||||
Balance, September 30, 2004 | $ 124,114 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,550 | $ 126,816 | |||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Month Periods
Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands) | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash flows from operating activities Net income |
$ 8,328 | $ 8,805 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net | |||||
cash from operating activities: | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,214 | 2,166 | |||
Provision for loan losses | 6,565 | 2,905 | |||
Loan production revenue | (1,617 | ) | (3,278 | ) | |
Origination of loans for sale | (103,559 | ) | (283,075 | ) | |
Proceeds from sales of loans originated for sale | 107,288 | 296,589 | |||
Net change in: | |||||
Accrued interest receivable and other assets | (2,255 | ) | 2,717 | ||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 234 | (4,451 | ) | ||
Net cash from operating activities | 17,198 | 22,378 | |||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||
Loan originations and payments, net | (207,968 | ) | (129,281 | ) | |
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock | (1,551 | ) | (1,648 | ) | |
Purchases of securities available for sale | (57,074 | ) | (28,996 | ) | |
Maturities and calls of securities available for sale | 30,575 | 14,069 | |||
Principal paydowns on securities | 353 | 2,365 | |||
Additions to premises and equipment | (7,752 | ) | (12,737 | ) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (243,417 | ) | (156,228 | ) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||
Net increase in deposits | 213,164 | 79,073 | |||
Net increase (decrease) in short term borrowings | --- | (3,541 | ) | ||
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 184,000 | 86,000 | |||
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances | (208,065 | ) | (54,998 | ) | |
Proceeds from long-term debt and other borrowings | 21,583 | 22,152 | |||
Repayments of other borrowings | --- | (7,218 | ) | ||
Cash dividends paid | (3,146 | ) | (2,480 | ) | |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 216 | 403 | |||
Net cash from financing activities | 207,752 | 119,391 | |||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (18,467 | ) | (14,459 | ) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 60,047 | 47,874 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 41,580 | $ 33,415 | |||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
Nine Month Periods
Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands) | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information Cash paid during the period for: |
|||||
Interest | $18,610 | $17,353 | |||
Income taxes | 4,125 | 4,600 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2004. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Macatawa Bank Corporations (the Company) 2003 Annual Report containing financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003.
All per share amounts and average shares outstanding have been adjusted for all periods presented to reflect the 5% stock dividends distributed on May 28, 2004 and May 30, 2003.
Employee compensation expense under stock option plans is reported using the intrinsic value method. No compensation cost related to stock options was recognized during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, as all options granted had an exercise price equal to or greater than the market price of the underlying common stock at date of grant. Had compensation cost for stock options been measured using the fair value method, net income and basic and diluted earnings per share would have been the pro forma amounts indicated below (dollars in thousands except per share data). The pro forma effect may increase in the future if more options are granted.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2003 |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 | ||||||
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Net income as reported | $ 2,116 | $ 3,063 | $ 8,328 | $ 8,805 | |||||
Stock-based compensation cost, net of tax | (60 | ) | (48 | ) | (189 | ) | (131 | ) | |
Pro forma net income | 2,056 | 3,015 | 8,139 | 8,674 | |||||
Basic earnings per share as reported | .24 | .35 | .95 | 1.00 | |||||
Pro forma basic earnings per share | .23 | .34 | .92 | .99 | |||||
Diluted earnings per share as reported | .24 | .34 | .93 | .99 | |||||
Pro forma diluted earnings per share | .23 | .34 | .91 | .97 |
NOTE 2 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Macatawa Bank and Macatawa Investment Services. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company also owns all of the common stock of Macatawa Statutory Trust I and Macatawa Statutory Trust II. These are grantor trusts that issued trust preferred securities and, under FASB Interpretation No. 46, are not consolidated with the Company. Accordingly, the securities issued by these trusts are not reported as liabilities; however, the subordinated debentures issued by the Company and held by the trust are reported as liabilities under the caption Long-term debt.
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 3 NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Under the new standard for certain liabilities and equity instruments, mandatorily redeemable instruments such as trust preferred securities are considered liabilities and not part of mezzanine (or temporary) equity. Accordingly, the trust preferred securities issued by the Company on July 15, 2003 and March 18, 2004 were classified as liabilities for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and as a component of capital for regulatory purposes, see Note 10.
NOTE 4 EARNINGS PER SHARE
A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2003 are as follows (dollars in thousands except per share data):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2003 |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 | ||||||
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Basic earnings per share | |||||||||
Net income | $ 2,116 | $ 3,063 | $ 8,328 | $ 8,805 | |||||
Weighted average common | |||||||||
shares outstanding | 8,809,971 | 8,783,415 | 8,801,346 | 8,766,776 | |||||
Basic earnings per share | $ 0.24 | $ 0.35 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.00 | |||||
Diluted earnings per share | |||||||||
Net income | $ 2,116 | $ 3,063 | $ 8,328 | $ 8,805 | |||||
Weighted average common | |||||||||
shares outstanding | 8,809,971 | 8,783,415 | 8,801,346 | 8,766,776 | |||||
Add: Dilutive effects of assumed | |||||||||
exercise of stock options | 156,341 | 139,891 | 153,859 | 132,647 | |||||
Weighted average common and | |||||||||
dilutive potential common | |||||||||
shares outstanding | 8,966,312 | 8,923,306 | 8,955,205 | 8,899,423 | |||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ 0.24 | $ 0.34 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.99 | |||||
Stock options for 4,200 shares of common stock were not considered in computing diluted earnings per share for the quarter and nine months ended September 2003 because they were antidilutive. There were no antidilutive shares for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004.
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 5 SECURITIES
The amortized cost and fair values of securities were as follows (in thousands):
Amortized Cost |
Gross Unrealized Gains |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Fair Values | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
September 30, 2004 | |||||||||
Available for sale: | |||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations | |||||||||
Of U. S. Government agencies | $ 87,459 | $ 916 | $ (174 | ) | $ 88,201 | ||||
State and municipal bonds | 43,676 | 1,135 | (152 | ) | 44,659 | ||||
$131,135 | $ 2,051 | $ (326 | ) | $132,860 | |||||
Held to maturity: | |||||||||
State and municipal bonds | $ 2,554 | $ 132 | $ --- | $ 2,686 | |||||
$ 2,554 | $ 132 | $ --- | $ 2,686 | ||||||
Amortized Cost |
Gross Unrealized Gains |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Fair Values | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
December 31, 2003 | |||||||||
Available for sale: | |||||||||
U. S. Treasury securities and obligations | |||||||||
Of U. S. Government agencies | $ 74,804 | $ 1,535 | $ (114 | ) | $ 76,225 | ||||
State and municipal bonds | 30,088 | 945 | (209 | ) | 30,824 | ||||
$104,892 | $ 2,480 | $ (323 | ) | $107,049 | |||||
Held to maturity: | |||||||||
State and municipal bonds | $ 2,624 | $ 77 | --- | $ 2,701 | |||||
$ 2,624 | $ 77 | --- | $ 2,701 | ||||||
Contractual maturities of debt securities at September 30, 2004 were as follows (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Held to Maturity Securities | Available for Sale Securities | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amortized Cost | Fair Values | Amortized Cost | Fair Values | ||||||
Due less than one year | $ --- | $ --- | $ 4,064 | $ 4,142 | |||||
Due one year to five years | --- | --- | 77,536 | 78,191 | |||||
Due five years to ten years | 517 | 523 | 15,590 | 16,228 | |||||
Due after ten years | 2,037 | 2,163 | 33,945 | 34,299 | |||||
Total | $2,554 | $2,686 | $131,135 | $132,860 | |||||
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 6 LOANS
Loans were as follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2004 |
December 31, 2003 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commercial | $ 328,096 | $ 381,097 | |||
Commercial mortgage | 652,232 | 467,918 | |||
Residential mortgage | 220,135 | 172,647 | |||
Consumer | 160,554 | 135,445 | |||
1,361,017 | 1,157,107 | ||||
Allowance for loan losses | (18,600 | ) | (16,093 | ) | |
$ 1,342,417 | $ 1,141,014 | ||||
Activity in the allowance for loan losses was as follows (in thousands):
Three months Ended September 30, 2004 |
Three months Ended September 30, 2003 |
Nine months Ended September 30, 2004 |
Nine months Ended September 30, 2003 | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Balance at beginning of period | $ 17,907 | $ 14,513 | $ 16,093 | $ 13,472 | |||||
Provision for loan losses | 3,900 | 1,040 | 6,565 | 2,905 | |||||
Charge-offs | (3,291 | ) | (436 | ) | (4,237 | ) | (1,292 | ) | |
Recoveries | 84 | 24 | 179 | 56 | |||||
Balance at end of period | $ 18,600 | $ 15,141 | $ 18,600 | $ 15,141 | |||||
September 30, 2004 |
December 31, 2003 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Impaired loans were as follows (in thousands): | |||||
Loans with no allocated allowance for loan losses | $3,079 | $ 807 | |||
Loans with allocated allowance for loan losses | 5,929 | 2,533 | |||
$9,008 | $3,340 | ||||
Amount of allowance for loan losses allocated | $1,140 | $ 792 | |||
Nonperforming loans were as follows (in thousands): | |||||
Nonaccrual loans | $7,224 | $2,308 | |||
Loans past due over 90 days still on accrual | 377 | 1,717 | |||
$7,601 | $4,025 | ||||
The increase in both impaired loans and nonperforming loans from December 31, 2003 to September 30, 2004 is primarily the result of the addition of two nonaccrual commercial loan relationships during the third quarter of 2004. One of the loan relationships represents a $3.1 commercial loan for which an additional $2.3 million provision for loan losses and a related $2.8 million charge-off were recorded at the end of the third quarter. The other loan relationship represents a $2.2 million commercial real estate loan that is considered well-secured.
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 7 DEPOSITS
Deposits are summarized as follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2004 |
December 31, 2003 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Noninterest-bearing demand deposit accounts | $ 149,343 | $ 139,557 | |||
Money market accounts | 532,196 | 355,271 | |||
NOW and Super NOW accounts | 165,406 | 148,682 | |||
Savings accounts | 38,247 | 37,004 | |||
Certificates of deposit | 437,371 | 428,885 | |||
$1,322,563 | $1,109,399 | ||||
NOTE 8 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK BORROWINGS
Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank were as follows (in thousands):
Principal Terms | Advance Amount | Range of Maturities | Weighted Average Interest Rate | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
September 30, 2004 |
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Single maturity fixed rate advances | $ | 69,364 | October 2004 to July 2007 | 2.88 | % | ||||||
Putable advances | 41,000 | January 2005 to December 2010 | 5.98 | % | |||||||
Amortizable mortgage advances | 11,252 | November 2004 to July 2018 | 3.92 | % | |||||||
$ | 121,616 | ||||||||||
December 31, 2003 | |||||||||||
Single maturity fixed rate advances | $ | 67,173 | January 2004 to January 2006 | 2.85 | % | ||||||
Putable advances | 41,000 | January 2005 to December 2010 | 5.98 | % | |||||||
Short-term variable | 25,000 | May 2004 to July 2004 | 1.11 | % | |||||||
Amortizable mortgage advances | 12,507 | February 2004 to July 2018 | 3.98 | % | |||||||
$ | 145,680 | ||||||||||
Each advance is payable at its maturity date and contains a prepayment penalty. These advances were collateralized by securities totaling $84,393,000 and $74,789,000 at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, and residential and commercial real estate loans totaling $754,611,000 and $598,214,000 under a blanket lien arrangement at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 8 - FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK BORROWINGS (Continued)
Maturities as of September 30, 2004 were as follows (in thousands):
2004 | $ | 17,598 | |||
2005 | 22,900 | ||||
2006 | 22,200 | ||||
2007 | 17,000 | ||||
2008 | 1,052 | ||||
Thereafter | 40,866 | ||||
$ | 121,616 | ||||
NOTE 9 HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company has asset/liability management policies that include guidelines for measuring and monitoring interest rate risk. Within these guidelines, parameters have been established for maximum fluctuations in net interest income. Possible fluctuations are measured and monitored using simulation modeling. The policies provide for the use of derivative instruments and hedging activities to aid in managing interest rate risk to within the policy parameters.
The Companys assets are comprised of a large portion of loans on which the interest rates are variable. As such, the Company may periodically enter into derivative financial instruments to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates. Interest rate swap arrangements may be utilized to hedge against these fluctuations in cash flows.
The Company has entered into interest rate swap arrangements (swaps), all of which are classified as cash flow hedges that convert the variable rate cash inflows on certain of its loans to fixed rates of interest. These swaps pay interest to the Company at a fixed rate and require interest payments from the Company at a variable rate. All of these swaps were fully effective during 2003 and the first nine months of 2004. At September 30, 2004, there were five swaps outstanding each with a notional amount of $20 million. It is anticipated that approximately $ 186,000 net of tax, of net unrealized gains on these cash flow hedges will be reclassified to earnings over the next twelve months.
Summary information about interest rate swaps were as follows (dollars in thousands).
September 30, 2004 | December 31, 2003 | |||||||
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Notional amounts | $ | 100,000 | $ | 60,000 | ||||
Weighted average pay rates | 4.42 | % | 4.00 | % | ||||
Weighted average receive rates | 6.54 | % | 6.64 | % | ||||
Weighted average maturity | 3.5 years | 3.9 years | ||||||
Unrealized (loss) gain related to interest rate swaps | $ | 660 | $ | 970 |
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 10 REGULATORY MATTERS
The Company and the Bank are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measurements of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weighting, and other factors, and the regulators can lower classifications in certain cases. Failure to meet various capital requirements can initiate regulatory action that could have a direct material effect on the financial statements.
The prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications, including well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If a bank is only adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required before it is able to accept brokered deposits. If a bank is undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as well as its asset growth and expansion, and the bank is required to implement plans for necessary capital restoration.
At September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, actual capital levels and minimum required levels for the Company and the Bank were (in thousands):
Actual | Minimum Required For Capital Adequacy Purposes | To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Regulations | ||||||||||||||||||
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Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||||||||
September 30, 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total capital (to risk weighted assets) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 157,495 | 11.1 | % | $ | 113,529 | 8.0 | % | $ | 141,911 | 10.0 | % | ||||||||
Macatawa Bank | 141,819 | 10.1 | 112,216 | 8.0 | 140,270 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||||
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 131,756 | 9.3 | 56,764 | 4.0 | 85,147 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||||
Macatawa Bank | 124,285 | 8.9 | 56,108 | 4.0 | 84,162 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||||
Tier 1 capital (to average assets) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 131,756 | 8.5 | 62,397 | 4.0 | 77,996 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||||
Macatawa Bank | 124,285 | 8.0 | 62,314 | 4.0 | 77,892 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||||
December 31, 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total capital (to risk weighted assets) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | $ | 128,900 | 10.9 | % | $ | 94,454 | 8.0 | % | $ | 118,067 | 10.0 | % | ||||||||
Macatawa Bank | 118,301 | 10.0 | 94,404 | 8.0 | 118,005 | 10.0 | ||||||||||||||
Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 114,142 | 9.7 | 47,227 | 4.0 | 70,840 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||||
Macatawa Bank | 103,550 | 8.8 | 47,202 | 4.0 | 70,803 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||||
Tier 1 capital (to average assets) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated | 114,142 | 8.8 | 52,144 | 4.0 | 65,180 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||||
Macatawa Bank | 103,550 | 8.0 | 52,040 | 4.0 | 65,049 | 5.0 |
The Company and the Bank were categorized as well capitalized at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003.
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 10 REGULATORY MATTERS (Continued)
On March 18, 2004 the Company issued $20.0 million of pooled trust preferred securities (Preferred Securities) through one issuance by a wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trust, Macatawa Statutory Trust II (the Trust). This was in addition to the $20.0 million of pooled trust preferred securities previously issued in July, 2003. The Preferred Securities accrue and pay distributions quarterly at a specified rate as provided in the indenture, three-month LIBOR plus 2.75%. The Trust used the net proceeds from the offering to purchase a like amount of Junior Subordinated Debentures (the Debentures) of the Company. The Debentures are the sole assets of the Trust. The Companys obligations under the Debentures and related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the obligations of the Trust. The Preferred Securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures which is March 18, 2034, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indenture. The Company has the right to redeem the Debentures in whole or in part on or after March 18, 2009, at a redemption price specified in the indenture plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date. The initial interest rate on the Preferred Securities was 3.86%. Approximately $12.0 million of this $20.0 million issued in 2004 qualified as Tier 1 capital for regulatory capital purposes as of September 30, 2004.
NOTE 11 CONTINGENCIES
The Company and its subsidiaries periodically become defendants in certain claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.
On July 8, 2003 the Company filed a Form 8-K (dated July 1, 2003) with the Securities and Exchange Commission reporting events related to a former trust customer, Trade Partners, Inc. (Trade Partners), of the former Grand Bank. Trade Partners was involved in purchasing and selling interests in viaticals which are interests in life insurance policies of the terminally ill or elderly. Beginning in 1996, Grand Bank served as a custodian and escrow agent with respect to viaticals purchased by Trade Partners and sold to investors. Two lawsuits were filed, one in December 2002 and another in March 2003, against Trade Partners, Grand Bank and the Company alleging that Grand Bank breached certain escrow agreements related to viatical settlement contracts. Both of these lawsuits have been dismissed although the plaintiffs reserved the right to pursue the claims in the future. A third lawsuit was filed in April 2003 by two individual investors against Grand Bank, the Company, Trade Partners and certain individuals and entities associated with Trade Partners. The complaint seeks damages for the asserted breach of certain escrow agreements for which Grand Bank served as custodian and escrow agent. In addition, in May 2003 a purported class action complaint was filed against the Company alleging that Grand Bank breached escrow agreements and its fiduciary duties and violated the Michigan Uniform Securities Act with respect to the investments secured by the purported class in viaticals or in interests in limited partnerships which made loans to Trade Partners secured by viaticals. The Company has answered the complaint denying the material allegations and raising certain affirmative defenses. Management believes the Company has strong defenses and will vigorously defend the cases.
Trade Partners is now in receivership. The receiver has been authorized to borrow money from Macatawa Bank to pay premiums, if needed. Macatawa Bank extended a $4 million line of credit to the receiver, conditioned upon obtaining a security interest in the viaticals. As of September 30, 2004 no draws had yet been made on the line of credit.
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MACATAWA BANK
CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 11 CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
It is possible that one or more additional legal actions may be initiated involving the custodial and escrow agent services provided by Grand Bank in connection with Trade Partners. If any such legal actions are commenced, the Company intends to defend them vigorously. To the extent any pending or future claims allege errors or omissions on the part of Grand Bank or Macatawa Bank, Management believes that some or all liability, if any is proven or established, will be covered by errors and omissions insurance maintained by Grand Bank and Macatawa Bank. The Company has reported the Trade Partners matter to its two insurance carriers. One carrier has assumed the Companys defense and has advanced a portion of its defense costs pursuant to a reservation of rights letter asserting certain coverage defenses, and an Interim Funding Agreement. The other carrier has taken the position that the duty of defense rests solely with the first carrier, and reserves its rights with respect to indemnity.
The legal actions involving Trade Partners are at an early stage and the outcome of such actions is uncertain. While we are therefore unable to determine at this time whether or to what extent these actions may impact the Company, the Company believes it has strong defenses and fully intends to defend any and all such actions vigorously.
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Item 2. | MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Macatawa Bank Corporation is a Michigan corporation and is the holding company for two wholly owned subsidiaries, Macatawa Bank and Macatawa Investment Services, Inc. and for two trusts, Macatawa Statutory Trust I and Macatawa Statutory Trust II. Effective January 9, 2002, Macatawa Bank Corporation elected to become a financial holding company pursuant to Title I of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Macatawa Bank commenced operations on November 25, 1997. On April 1, 2002 Macatawa Bank Corporation acquired Grand Bank Financial Corporation (GBFC) and its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Grand Bank. Its results are included in the consolidated statements of income since this effective date. Grand Bank was merged into Macatawa Bank effective January 1, 2003 with the combined bank named Macatawa Bank. Macatawa Bank is a Michigan chartered bank with depository accounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The bank operates twenty-two branch offices and a lending and operational service facility, providing a full range of commercial and consumer banking and trust services in Kent County, Ottawa County, and northern Allegan County, Michigan. Macatawa Investment Services was formed in October 2001 and gained approval in June 2002 from NASD to commence operations as a broker/dealer. Macatawa Investment Services provides various services including discount brokerage, personal financial planning, and consultation regarding mutual funds and annuities. Macatawa Statutory Trusts I and II are grantor trusts and issued $20.0 million each of pooled trust preferred securities. These trusts are not consolidated in the Corporations financial statements. For further information regarding consolidation, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Macatawa Bank Mortgage Company, a subsidiary of Macatawa Bank, originates and sells residential mortgage loans into the secondary market on a servicing released basis.
While maintaining asset quality and improving profitability, we have experienced rapid and substantial growth since opening Macatawa Bank in November 1997. We first became profitable in 1999 and have increased earnings each year since then with 2003 net income reaching $11.8 million. Since our inception in 1997 we have raised approximately $100.6 million in capital through private and public common stock offerings and trust preferred offerings to facilitate our growth and progress over these years. When we acquired GBFC we issued 2,472,000 shares of common stock in exchange for all of the outstanding stock of GBFC.
We believe that growth in core deposits is key to our long-term success and is our primary funding source for asset growth. Establishing a branching network in our markets has been of high importance in order to facilitate this core deposit growth. We have gained community awareness and acceptance in our markets through this expanding branch network and our high service quality standards. Since our inception in 1997, core deposits have increased at an annual rate exceeding 20% each year.
The West Michigan markets within which we operate continue to provide significant expansion opportunities for us. We opened our ninth branch on the south side of the greater Grand Rapids area during the third quarter of 2004. Because of the significance of the greater Grand Rapids market and as it represents the greatest opportunity for market share growth, we anticipate additional branch openings in this market within the next year. We also continue to enjoy success in building new and existing relationships in the Holland/Zeeland area, and our entrance into the Grand Haven market during the third quarter of 2003 has produced excellent growth results. We anticipate that we will continue to experience growth in our balance sheet and in our earnings due to these expansion opportunities.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Summary: Our total assets were $1.62 billion at September 30, 2004, an increase of $215.9 million from $1.40 billion at December 31, 2003. The growth in assets was primarily from growth in total portfolio loans. Total portfolio loans increased $203.9 million to $1.36 billion at September 30, 2004 from $1.16 billion at December 31, 2003.
The growth in assets was primarily funded by an increase in deposits. Total deposits increased $213.2 million to $1.32 billion at September 30, 2004 from $1.11 billion at December 31, 2003.
Portfolio Loans and Asset Quality: We believe the continued strong loan growth we have experienced reflects the acceptance of our community banking philosophy in the growing communities we serve. We continue to attract new loan customers and expand existing relationships despite the strong competition from other locally based community banks and larger regional banks.
The majority of the growth in our loan portfolio has been driven by our commercial loan department. Of the $215.9 million in growth during the first nine months of 2004, $131.3 million was from our commercial loan portfolios. Commercial and commercial real estate loans accounted for approximately 72% of the total loan portfolio at September 30, 2004 and 73% at December 31, 2003. Consumer loans comprised 12% of the portfolio, while residential mortgage loans were 16% of total loans at September 30, 2004.
At the end of the third quarter of 2004, we recorded an additional $2.3 million provision for loan losses against earnings and a related $2.8 million charge-off related to one commercial loan borrower which has become impaired. The borrower has ceased operations and it appears that the borrower will be unable to meet the repayment terms of the loans. The loans are secured by liens on commercial real estate, equipment, accounts receivable, and inventory, but the collateral is not considered sufficient to cover the outstanding principal balances on the loans.
This impairment was recently discovered as the local news media reported allegations that officials of the borrowers company were misusing its employee retirement funds. Currently, the local sheriffs department and the Michigan State Police are conducting investigations into these allegations. The borrowers company may be subject to sanctions by the Department of Labor. The Bank is conducting its own investigation due to suspicions that the borrower made misrepresentations to the Bank regarding its financial condition both in the original loan application process and in its financial reports provided since then.
Since this impairment was recently discovered, Bank management is continuing to evaluate the financial condition of the borrower and the value of the collateral. The impairment charge is based on the information currently available and may change as new information is received. After the charge-off, the remaining balance of $3.1 million for this borrower was placed on a non-accrual status and added to non-performing loans.
The unfavorable changes in asset quality ratios are primarily the result of the addition of two nonaccrual commercial loan relationships, including the commercial borrower described above. The other commercial loan relationship represents a $2.2 million commercial real estate loan associated with a limited service hotel and banquet facility that is considered well-secured. Non-performing loans to total loans increased to 0.56% at September 30, 2004 from 0.35% at December 31, 2003 and nonperforming assets increased to 0.47% at September 30, 2004 from 0.32% at December 31, 2003.
Nonperforming assets are comprised of nonperforming loans, foreclosed assets and repossessed assets. Our nonperforming loans include loans on non-accrual status, restructured loans, as well as loans delinquent more than 90 days, but still accruing. Foreclosed and repossessed assets include assets acquired in settlement of loans. The following table shows the composition and amount of our nonperforming assets.
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(Dollars in thousands) | Sept. 30, 2004 | Dec. 31, 2003 | ||||||
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Nonaccrual loans | $ | 7,224 | $ | 1,717 | ||||
Loans 90 days past due and still accruing | 377 | 2,308 | ||||||
Total nonperforming loans | $ | 7,601 | $ | 4,025 | ||||
Foreclosed assets | - | 464 | ||||||
Repossessed assets | 2 | 4 | ||||||
Total nonperforming assets | $ | 7,603 | $ | 4,493 | ||||
Nonperforming loans to total loans | 0.56% | 0.35% | ||||||
Nonperforming assets to total assets | 0.47% | 0.32% |
Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 totaled $4.1 million as compared to $1.2 million for the same period in 2003. The ratio of net charge-offs to average loans was 0.43% on an annualized basis for the first nine months of 2004 compared to 0.16% for the first nine months of 2003. The increase is directly related to the $2.8 million charge-off associated with the commercial borrower described above.
The allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2004 was $18.6 million, or 1.37% of total portfolio loans, compared to $16.1 million, or 1.39% of total loans at December 31, 2003. Our allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level management considers appropriate based upon our regular, quarterly assessments of the probable estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Our methodology for measuring the appropriate level of allowance relies on several key elements, which include specific allowances for loans considered impaired, a formula allowance for graded loans, and general allocations based on historical trends for pools of similar loan types.
Specific allowances are established in cases where senior credit management has identified significant conditions or circumstances related to an individually impaired credit that we believe indicates the probability that a loss has been incurred. This amount is determined by methods prescribed by SFAS No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan. The specific allowance for impaired loans was $1.14 million at September 30, 2004 and $792,000 at December 31, 2003.
The formula allowance is calculated by applying loss factors to outstanding loans based on the internal risk grade of such loans. We use a loan rating method based upon an eight point system. Loans are assigned a loss allocation factor for each loan classification category. The lower the grading assigned to a loan category, the greater the allocation percentage that is applied. Changes in risk grade of both performing and nonperforming loans affect the amount of the formula allowance. Loss factors are based on our loss experience, the banking industrys historical loan loss experience, and may be adjusted for significant factors that, in managements judgment, affect the collectibility of the portfolio as of the analysis date. The formula allowance was $15.5 million at September 30, 2004 and $13.4 million at December 31, 2003.
Groups of homogeneous loans, such as residential real estate, open- and closed-end consumer loans, etc., receive an allowance allocation based on loss trends. In lieu of an established loan loss trend for Macatawa Bank, we use historical loss trends based on industry experience and peers in determining an adequate allowance for these pools of loans. General economic and business conditions, credit quality trends, collateral values, seasoning of the portfolios and recent loss experience are conditions considered in connection with allocation factors for these similar pools of loans. The general allowance was $1.7 million at September 30, 2004 and $1.6 million at December 31, 2003.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2004 the allowance for loan losses increased by $2.5 million and was largely a result of additional provisions associated with an increase in the formula allowance due to the significant growth we have experienced in the commercial loan portfolio. The continued increase in the allowance was deemed necessary given the significant growth in loans, the unseasoned nature of our portfolio and the still soft, although improving, economic conditions both on a national basis and locally.
Deposits and Other Borrowings: Total deposits increased $213.2 million to $1.32 billion at September 30, 2004 compared to $1.11 billion at December 31, 2003. The majority of the growth for the first nine months of 2004 has been in lower costing transaction accounts, primarily money market accounts. Money market balances have grown by approximately $177 million since December 31, 2003, primarily during the third quarter as a result of both seasonal increases for our business customers and success in attracting large depositors. Although the balances for these large depositors may vary from period to period, we expect these relationships to be a long-term source of funding. With our continued focus on quality customer service, the desire of customers to deal with a local bank, and the convenience of our expanding and maturing branch network, we expect this trend of growth in transaction account deposits to continue.
The decline in other borrowings of $24.1 million was related to a reduction in FHLB advances, primarily from the pay-off of short-term variable rate advances, as a result of the strong deposit growth that has occurred in the first nine months of 2004.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Summary: Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 was $2.12 million, or $0.24 per diluted share as compared to third quarter 2003 net income of $3.06 million, or $0.34 per diluted share. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was $8.33 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, compared to $8.81 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, for the same period in the prior year.
The results for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 include a charge against earnings of $2.3 million ($1.5 million after tax), or approximately $0.17 per share, for a loss associated with the impaired commercial loan relationship that occurred during the third quarter as previously described under Portfolio Loans and Asset Quality.
Net Interest Income: Net interest income for the third quarter totaled $13.6 million, an increase of 25% as compared to the 2003 quarter. Net interest income for the first nine months of 2004 totaled $37.6 million, an increase of 22% as compared to $30.8 million for the same period in 2003. The increase for both the three and nine month periods was driven primarily by significant growth in average earning assets. Average earning assets increased $309.9 million to $1.48 billion for the third quarter of 2004 compared to the third quarter of 2003, and $265.6 million to $1.40 billion for the nine month period ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in the prior year. The effect of the growth in earning assets was slightly offset by a five basis point decline in the net interest margin to 3.66% for the quarter and a four basis point decline to 3.59% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2004.
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A slightly greater reliance on interest bearing liabilities to fund the growth in interest earning assets was the primary reason for the slight decline in the net interest margin for both the three and nine month periods. In addition, when comparing the three month periods, the yield on earning assets declined slightly more than the cost of funds, resulting in a decline in the net interest spread to 3.42% for the three month period ended September 30, 2004 from 3.44% for the same period in 2003. The net interest spread remained flat for the nine month periods.
During both the three and nine month periods, the decline in the yield on earning assets was offset by a decline in the cost of funds. The yield on earning assets declined by 8 basis points and 24 basis points, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decline for both periods is primarily related to the general decline in the yield on investment securities and fixed rate loans within the generally low interest rate environment. The effect of this decline was partially offset by an increase in the yield on variable rate loans due to the recent 75 basis point increases in short-term rates that began at the end of June of this year. The cost of funds declined by 6 basis points and 24 basis points, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decline for both periods was primarily the result of a favorable shift in the mix of the deposit portfolio to lower costing core deposits. These lower costing core deposits, including demand, money market and savings accounts, represented approximately 65% and 64%, respectively, of the deposit portfolio for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 compared to 57% and 55%, respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003.
Anticipated growth in earning assets is expected to continue to increase levels of net interest income. In addition, we would expect the recent increases in short-term interest rates by the Federal Reserve Bank to have a favorable impact on our net interest margin, driven largely by our significant portfolio of variable rate loans.
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The following table shows an analysis of net interest margin for the three-month periods ending September 30, 2004 and 2003.
For the three months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||
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2004 | 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average Balance | Interest Earned Or paid | Average Yield Or cost | Average Balance | Interest Earned Or paid | Average Yield Or cost | |||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Taxable securities | $ | 87,967 | $ | 908 | 4.13 | % | $ | 66,511 | $ | 776 | 4.67 | % | ||||||||
Tax-exempt securities (1) | 42,373 | 452 | 6.63 | % | 26,900 | 292 | 6.73 | % | ||||||||||||
Loans | 1,331,566 | 18,838 | 5.56 | % | 1,070,801 | 15,228 | 5.59 | % | ||||||||||||
Fed funds sold | 12,078 | 36 | 1.18 | % | 2,639 | 6 | 0.86 | % | ||||||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 9,804 | 110 | 4.39 | % | 7,023 | 71 | 3.94 | % | ||||||||||||
Total interest earning assets (1) | 1,483,788 | 20,344 | 5.46 | % | 1,173,874 | 16,373 | 5.54 | % | ||||||||||||
Noninterest earning assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and due from banks | 37,281 | 31,110 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 64,358 | 61,970 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,585,427 | $ | 1,266,954 | ||||||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOWs and MMDAs | $ | 629,637 | 1,892 | 1.20 | % | $ | 410,581 | 821 | 0.79 | % | ||||||||||
Savings | 39,629 | 20 | 0.20 | % | 39,930 | 26 | 0.26 | % | ||||||||||||
IRAs | 27,269 | 220 | 3.21 | % | 25,692 | 231 | 3.57 | % | ||||||||||||
Time deposits | 411,193 | 2,703 | 2.61 | % | 403,110 | 2,962 | 2.91 | % | ||||||||||||
Fed funds borrowed | 16,538 | 70 | 1.63 | % | 10,230 | 32 | 1.22 | % | ||||||||||||
Other borrowings | 182,325 | 1,820 | 3.91 | % | 135,078 | 1,365 | 3.95 | % | ||||||||||||
Total interest bearing liabilities | 1,306,591 | 6,725 | 2.04 | % | 1,024,621 | 5,437 | 2.10 | % | ||||||||||||
Noninterest bearing liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest bearing demand accounts | 149,002 | 117,535 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other noninterest bearing liabilities | 3,983 | 5,255 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders' equity | 125,851 | 119,543 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 1,585,427 | $ | 1,226,954 | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | $ | 13,619 | $ | 10,936 | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest spread (1) | 3.42 | % | 3.44 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (1) | 3.66 | % | 3.71 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of average interest earning assets to | ||||||||||||||||||||
Average interest bearing liabilities | 113.56 | % | 114.57 | % |
(1) Yield adjusted to fully tax equivalent.
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The following table shows an analysis of net interest margin for the nine-month periods ending September 30, 2004 and 2003.
For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||
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2004 | 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||
Average Balance | Interest Earned Or paid | Average Yield Or cost | Average Balance | Interest Earned Or paid | Average Yield Or cost | |||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Taxable securities | $ | 82,671 | $ | 2,623 | 4.23 | % | $ | 66,866 | $ | 2,443 | 4.87 | % | ||||||||
Tax-exempt securities (1) | 38,323 | 1,229 | 6.64 | % | 21,729 | 725 | 6.89 | % | ||||||||||||
Loans | 1,263,972 | 52,073 | 5.43 | % | 1,036,983 | 44,262 | 5.65 | % | ||||||||||||
Fed funds sold | 5,105 | 44 | 1.13 | % | 2,171 | 16 | 0.99 | % | ||||||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 9,374 | 316 | 4.43 | % | 6,061 | 221 | 4.82 | % | ||||||||||||
Total interest earning assets (1) | 1,399,445 | 56,285 | 5.37 | % | 1,133,810 | 47,667 | 5.61 | % | ||||||||||||
Noninterest earning assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and due from banks | 33,200 | 30,743 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 66,569 | 59,470 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,499,214 | $ | 1,224,023 | ||||||||||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
NOWs and MMDAs | $ | 564,005 | 4,637 | 1.10 | % | $ | 391,370 | 2,835 | 0.97 | % | ||||||||||
Savings | 38,541 | 61 | 0.21 | % | 33,751 | 102 | 0.40 | % | ||||||||||||
IRAs | 26,945 | 654 | 3.24 | % | 25,308 | 707 | 3.74 | % | ||||||||||||
Time deposits | 397,426 | 8,115 | 2.73 | % | 408,709 | 9,420 | 3.08 | % | ||||||||||||
Fed funds borrowed | 23,189 | 232 | 1.32 | % | 12,018 | 125 | 1.37 | % | ||||||||||||
Other borrowings | 183,453 | 5,006 | 3.58 | % | 121,790 | 3,647 | 3.95 | % | ||||||||||||
Total interest bearing liabilities | 1,233,559 | 18,705 | 2.02 | % | 992,946 | 16,836 | 2.26 | % | ||||||||||||
Noninterest bearing liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest bearing demand accounts | 134,773 | 107,146 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other noninterest bearing liabilities | 6,083 | 6,058 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders' equity | 124,799 | 117,873 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' | ||||||||||||||||||||
equity | $ | 1,499,214 | $ | 1,224,023 | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | $ | 37,580 | $ | 30,831 | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest spread (1) | 3.35 | % | 3.35 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin (1) | 3.59 | % | 3.63 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of average interest earning assets to | ||||||||||||||||||||
Average interest bearing liabilities | 113.45 | % | 114.19 | % |
(1) Yield adjusted to fully tax equivalent.
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Provision for Loan Losses: The provision for loan losses for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 increased to $3.9 million and $6.6 million, respectively, as compared to $1.0 million and $2.9 million for the same periods in the prior year. The increase for both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 is largely related to the $2.3 million additional provision for the one commercial borrower described earlier under Portfolio Loans and Asset Quality. The amounts of loan loss provision in both the current and prior year periods were a byproduct of establishing our allowance for loan losses at levels deemed necessary in our methodology for determining the adequacy of the allowance. For more information about our allowance for loan losses and our methodology for establishing its level, see the earlier discussion under Portfolio Loans and Asset Quality.
Noninterest Income: Noninterest income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 declined to $2.3 million and $7.3 million, respectively, from $2.8 million and $7.5 million for the same periods in the prior year. The decline in gains on mortgage loan sales in both the three and nine month periods was partially offset by an increase in deposit service charges, trust fees and other income. Gains on the sales of mortgage loans for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 were $340,000 and $1.6 million compared to $1.3 million and $3.3 million for the same periods in 2003. The general rise in mortgage rates since the prior year, when rates were at historic lows, has resulted in a corresponding decline in mortgage loan refinancing volume.
The increase in deposit service charges of $147,000 and $275,000 for the three and nine month periods primarily reflects the growth we have experienced in our transaction account balances. The increase in trust fees for both the three and nine month periods is primarily due to the development of new relationships.
Noninterest Expense: Noninterest expense for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 increased to $8.9 million and $26.1 million, respectively, from $8.1 million and $22.2 million for the same periods in the prior year. Salaries and benefits increased by $532,000 for the third quarter and $2.2 million for the first nine months of 2004 compared to the same periods in the prior year. Our growth has required additional staff in various areas including new branches, lending, trust and investment service departments and operations which are all necessary to support increased customer activity. The increased costs reflect our attention to properly managing and supporting our growth and our interest in creating a platform for strong future growth. Occupancy and furniture and equipment expense have increased along with our branch expansion, which included five new locations since the third quarter of 2003, and partially due to our new corporate headquarters, which we moved into during the second quarter of 2003. The decline in legal and professional fees of $140,000 and $134,000 for the three and nine month periods is primarily attributable to reimbursements from our insurance carrier associated with the Trade Partners litigation. For further information regarding litigation related to Trade Partners, please refer to Part II of this form, Item 1 Legal Proceedings. Although we expect noninterest expense levels to generally rise with our growth, we expect to continue to improve our efficiency by better utilizing our capacity as we grow. The efficiency ratio improved to 56.25% for the third quarter of 2004 compared to 59.11% for the same quarter in 2003. We believe the additional capacity within our branch network will continue to provide future growth opportunities without significant additional costs.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Total shareholders equity increased $4.9 million to $126.8 million at September 30, 2004 from December 31, 2003, as the retention of earnings was slightly offset by a reduction in accumulated other comprehensive income.
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Net income generated during the first nine months of 2004 of $8.3 million was partially offset by cash dividends of $3.1 million, or $.35 per share. We began paying cash dividends at the end of 2000 and have increased the amount of the dividend each year since then. It is anticipated that we will continue to pay quarterly cash dividends in the future. We have also paid a stock dividend each year beginning in 2001. On April 21, 2004 we announced our fourth consecutive annual stock dividend, set at 5%, which was paid on May 28, 2004 to shareholders of record as of May 12, 2004. All per share and average share information in this report has been adjusted to reflect the effect of this dividend.
The change in accumulated other comprehensive income was due to a decrease in both the market value of securities available for sale and the derivative instruments associated with the Companys interest rate swap arrangements due principally to the general rise in longer-term interest rates during the first nine months of 2004. For more information regarding our interest rate swap arrangements see Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.
At September 30, 2004, our total capital to risk-weighted assets was 11.1% compared to 10.9% at December 31, 2003. Our Tier 1 Capital as a percent of average assets was 8.5% at September 30, 2004 and 8.8% at December 31, 2003. Both ratios continue to be maintained at levels in excess of the regulatory minimums for well capitalized institutions. An increase associated with our issuance of trust preferred securities in the first quarter of 2004 has been largely offset by significant growth in our assets. On March 18, 2004, we raised additional regulatory capital by participating in a pooled trust preferred security issuance in the amount of $20.0 million. Of this $20.0 million, approximately $12.0 million qualified as Tier 1 capital with the remaining qualifying as Tier 2 capital. For more information regarding the trust preferred securities, please refer to Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
The liquidity of a financial institution reflects its ability to provide funds to meet loan requests, to accommodate possible outflows of deposits and to take advantage of interest rate market opportunities. Our sources of liquidity include loan payments by our borrowers, maturity and sales of securities available for sale, growth of deposits and deposit equivalents, federal funds lines, our borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank, and our issuance of trust preferred securities and common stock. Liquidity management involves the ability to meet the cash flow requirements of our customers. Our customers may be either borrowers with credit needs or depositors wanting to withdraw funds. We feel our liquidity position is sufficient to meet these needs.
Forward Looking Statements
This report includes forward-looking statements as that term is used in the securities laws. All statements regarding our expected financial position, business and strategies are forward-looking statements. In addition, the words anticipates, believes, estimates, seeks, expects, plans, intends, and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The presentation and discussion of the provision and allowance for loan losses, statements concerning future profitability or future growth or increases, and statements about the adequacy of our capital resources are examples of inherently forward looking statements in that they involve judgments and statements of belief as to the outcome of future events. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse affect on our operations and our future prospects include, but are not limited to, changes in: interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in our market area and accounting principles, policies and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Further information concerning us and our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market Risk Analysis
Our primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk and, to a lesser extent, liquidity risk. All of our transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars with no specific foreign exchange exposure. Macatawa Bank has only limited agricultural-related loan assets, and therefore has no significant exposure to changes in commodity prices. Therefore, our market risk exposure is mainly comprised of our sensitivity to interest rate risk. Our balance sheet has sensitivity, in various categories of assets and liabilities, to changes in prevailing rates in the U.S. for prime rate, mortgage rates, U.S. Treasury rates and various money market indexes. Our asset/liability management process aids us in providing liquidity while maintaining a balance between interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities.
We use two interest rate risk measurement techniques in our interest rate risk management. The first is static gap analysis. This measures the difference between the dollar amounts of interest sensitive assets and liabilities that may be refinanced or repriced during a given time period. A significant repricing gap could result in a negative impact to our net interest margin during periods of changing market interest rates.
The following table summarizes our interest rate repricing gaps (in thousands) for selected maturity periods as of September 30, 2004.
<3 Months | 3-12 Months | 1-5 Years | Over 5 Years | Total | |||||||||||||
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Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
Fixed rate loans | $ | 33,455 | $ | 61,611 | $ | 291,049 | $ | 54,181 | $ | 440,296 | |||||||
Variable rate loans | 863,519 | 5,049 | 48,000 | 4,153 | 920,721 | ||||||||||||
Taxable securities | 41 | 4,161 | 78,495 | 5,504 | 88,201 | ||||||||||||
Tax-exempt securities | - | - | - | 47,213 | 47,213 | ||||||||||||
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 10,344 | - | - | - | 10,344 | ||||||||||||
Federal Funds Sold | 3,322 | - | - | - | 3,322 | ||||||||||||
Loan Loss Reserve | - | - | - | - | (18,600 | ) | |||||||||||
Cash & due from banks | - | - | - | - | 38,258 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition intangibles | - | - | - | - | 26,369 | ||||||||||||
Loans held for sale | - | - | - | - | 1,942 | ||||||||||||
Fixed assets | - | - | - | - | 44,558 | ||||||||||||
Other assets | - | - | - | - | 14,370 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 910,681 | $ | 70,821 | $ | 417,544 | $ | 111,051 | $ | 1,616,994 | |||||||
Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
Time deposits $100,000 and over | $ | 87,475 | $ | 133,288 | $ | 74,651 | $ | - | $ | 295,414 | |||||||
Time deposits under $100,000 | 16,989 | 73,647 | 51,320 | - | 141,956 | ||||||||||||
Other borrowings | 17,598 | 20,900 | 42,785 | 81,571 | 162,854 | ||||||||||||
Savings | 38,247 | - | - | - | 38,247 | ||||||||||||
NOW & money market accounts | 697,602 | - | - | - | 697,602 | ||||||||||||
Non-Interest Bearing Deposits | - | - | - | - | 149,343 | ||||||||||||
Other Liabilities & Equity | - | - | - | - | 131,578 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 857,911 | $ | 227,835 | $ | 168,756 | $ | 81,571 | $ | 1,616,994 | |||||||
Period interest rate gap: | 52,770 | (157,014 | ) | 248,788 | 29,480 | ||||||||||||
Cumulative interest rate gap: | 52,770 | (104,244 | ) | 144,544 | 174,024 | ||||||||||||
Cumulative interest rate gap | |||||||||||||||||
to total assets | 3.26% | (6.45)% | 8.94% | 10.76% | |||||||||||||
Rate sensitive assets to rate | |||||||||||||||||
Sensitive liabilities | 1.06 | 0.31 | 2.47 | 1.36 | |||||||||||||
Cumulative rate sensitive assets to | |||||||||||||||||
Rate sensitive liabilities | 1.06 | 0.90 | 1.12 | 1.13 |
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The above table shows that total assets maturing or repricing within three months exceeded liabilities maturing within the same time period by $52.8 million indicating that we are asset sensitive in this time horizon. To offset the asset sensitivity in this time horizon, we have entered into interest rate swaps that have the effect of converting $100.0 million in variable rate loans repricing in less than three months into fixed rate loans repricing in one to five years. The interest rate swaps are not reflected in the table above and are more fully discussed in Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The above gap analysis is limited in that repricing and cash flows of various categories of assets and liabilities are subject to competitive pressures, consumer sentiments and other influences that are beyond our control. Gap analysis does not reflect these influences and also does not reflect the magnitude of interest rate changes on net interest income as a result of the various assets and liabilities shown as re-priceable within twelve months. As a result, various assets and liabilities indicated as maturing or repricing within a stated period may, in fact, mature or reprice in other periods or at different volumes.
We also utilize a simulation model to assess the direction and magnitude of variations in net interest income and the economic value of equity (EVE) resulting from potential changes in market interest rates. Key assumptions in the model include contractual cash flows and maturities of interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities, prepayment speeds on certain assets, and changes in market conditions impacting loan and deposit pricing. We also include pricing floors on discretionary priced liability products which limit how low various checking and savings products could go under declining interest rates. These floors reflect our pricing philosophy in response to changing interest rates.
We forecast the next twelve months of net interest income under an assumed environment of gradual changes in market interest rates under various scenarios. The resulting change in net interest income is an indication of the sensitivity of our earnings to directional changes in market interest rates. The simulation also measures the change in EVE, or the net present value of our assets and liabilities, under the same shifts in interest rates, as calculated by discounting the estimated future cash flows using a market-based discount rate.
The following table shows the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income over the next twelve months and EVE based on our balance sheet as of September 30, 2004 (dollars in thousands).
Interest Rate Scenario | Economic Value of Equity |
Percent Change |
Net Interest Income |
Percent Change | ||||||||||
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Interest rates up 200 basis points |
$ | 142,982 | (8.41 | )% | $ | 61,028 | 5.87 | % | ||||||
Interest rates up 100 basis points | 151,442 | (2.99 | ) | 59,392 | 3.03 | |||||||||
No change in interest rates | 156,104 | - | 57,645 | - | ||||||||||
Interest rates down 100 basis points | 160,335 | 2.71 | 55,710 | (3.36 | ) | |||||||||
Interest rates down 200 basis points | 169,598 | 8.64 | 52,562 | (8.82 | ) |
If interest rates were to increase, this analysis suggests that we are well-positioned for improvements in net interest income over the next twelve months. Further, our balanced sensitivity in time horizons beyond one year results in little fluctuation in EVE under the various rate shock scenarios.
We also forecast the impact of immediate and parallel interest rate shocks on net interest income under various scenarios to measure the sensitivity of our earnings under extreme conditions.
The quarterly simulation analysis is monitored against acceptable interest rate risk parameters by the Asset/Liability Committee and reported to the Board of Directors.
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In addition to changes in interest rates, the level of future net interest income is also dependent on a number of other variables, including: the growth, composition and absolute levels of loans, deposits, and other earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities; economic and competitive conditions; potential changes in lending, investing and deposit gathering strategies; and client preferences.
Item 4: Controls and Procedures
(a) | Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report, have concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective to ensure that material information relating to the Company would be made known to them by others within the company, particularly during the period in which this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report was being prepared. |
(b) | Changes in Internal Controls. During the period covered by this report, there have been no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Companys internal control over financial reporting. |
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings. |
Please refer to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003, (Part II, Item 1 Legal Proceedings) for information concerning legal proceedings related to Trade Partners, Inc.
A lawsuit was filed in April 2003 by John and Kathryn Brand in Oklahoma state court against Grand Bank, the Company, Trade Partners and certain individuals and entities associated with Trade Partners. The complaint seeks damages for the asserted breach of certain escrow agreements for which Grand Bank served as custodian and escrow agent. The Company and Grand Bank have answered this complaint, denying the material allegations and raising certain affirmative defenses. No trial date has been set in this matter. In May 2003, a purported class action complaint was filed by Forrest W. Jenkins and Russell S. Vail against the Company and against LaSalle Bank Corporation in the United States District Court for the District of Western Michigan. The purported class included investors who invested in limited liability companies formed by Trade Partners. On November 6, 2003, the court permitted the plaintiffs to amend their complaint to expand the purported class to include all individuals who invested in Trade Partners viatical investments. The class has not been certified. The court stayed this action to avoid interference with the process of the receivership proceedings, though the stay was modified on July 19, 2004 to permit the Company and plaintiffs to engage in certain limited discovery directed to each other. The plaintiffs allege that Grand Bank breached certain escrow agreements, breached its fiduciary duties, acted negligently or grossly negligently with respect to the plaintiffs investments and violated the Michigan Uniform Securities Act. The amended complaint seeks certification of the action as a class action, unspecified damages and other relief. The Company has answered this complaint denying the material allegations and raising certain affirmative defenses. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses and intends to vigorously defend both cases.
On April 15, 2003, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan appointed a receiver for Trade Partners. In order to prevent or minimize any loss to investors in the viaticals sold by Trade Partners to investors, the court appointed receiver has been coordinating the payment of premiums on the approximately 1,000 outstanding viaticated insurance policies in the Trade Partners portfolio so that the policies do not lapse. The receiver informed the Company that nine policies with a total face value of approximately $1.4 million have lapsed for failure to pay premiums prior to the receivers coordination efforts. In addition, about $700,000 is being contested as to lapses.
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The receiver has received court permission to pool the death benefits of any of the Trade Partners viaticated policies that mature and use the benefits to pay premiums on other viaticated policies. In October 2004, the Receiver reported that he had received since the inception of the receivership cash payments for death benefit claims aggregating about $18 million, and had claims pending for an additional $10 million (though other parties assert claims to some of these proceeds). He reported at the same time that he had paid premiums on the portfolio totaling approximately $7.8 million since the inception of the receivership. As of October 15, 2004, the receiver reported cash on hand in excess of $8.5 million. As additional viaticated policies mature, death benefits from those policies could provide a source of funding for continued premium payments.
In addition, on July 1, 2003, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan authorized the receiver to borrow money from Macatawa Bank to pay premiums, if needed. Macatawa Bank has agreed to extend a $4 million line of credit to the receiver, conditioned upon obtaining a security interest in the viaticals. As of September 30, 2004 no draws had yet been made on the line of credit.
The receiver in June 2004 proposed a plan of distribution of the assets of Trade Partners. No hearing has yet been set on the plan, though one may be held before the end of calendar year 2004. The receiver has received authorization from the Court to pursue a sale of the entire portfolio. The Company understands that a proposal to purchase the portfolio has been submitted to the receiver, but the Company does not know what his response to the proposal will be or what the terms may be of any proposed sale which might be submitted to the Court for approval. The Company also has no information on the amount of distributions the receiver may propose to make to investors, or when such distributions might begin.
It is possible that one or more additional legal actions may be initiated involving the custodial and escrow agent services provided by Grand Bank in connection with Trade Partners. If any such legal actions are commenced, the Company intends to defend them vigorously. To the extent any pending or future claims allege errors or omissions on the part of Grand Bank or Macatawa Bank, Management believes that some or all liability, if any is proven or established, will be covered by errors and omissions insurance maintained by Grand Bank and Macatawa Bank. The Company has reported the Trade Partners matter to its two insurance carriers. One carrier has assumed the Companys defense and has advanced a portion of its defense costs pursuant to a reservation of rights letter asserting certain coverage defenses, and an Interim Funding Agreement. The other carrier has taken the position that the duty of defense rests solely with the first carrier, and reserves its rights with respect to indemnity.
As of the date hereof, except as disclosed above, there were no material pending legal proceedings, other than routine litigation incidental to the business of banking to which we or any of our subsidiaries are a party of or which any of our properties are the subject.
Item 2. | Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds. None. |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None. |
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders. None. |
Item 5. | Other Information. None. |
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Item 6. | Exhibits. |
31.1 | Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Macatawa Bank Corporation pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
31.2 | Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Macatawa Bank Corporation pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.1 | Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Macatawa Bank Corporation pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MACATAWA BANK CORPORATION /s/ Benj. A. Smith, III Benj. A. Smith, III Chairman and Chief Executive Officer /s/ Jon W. Swets Jon W. Swets Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
DATE: November 5, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description |
31.1 | Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Macatawa Bank Corporation pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
31.2 | Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Macatawa Bank Corporation pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.1 | Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Macatawa Bank Corporation pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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EXHIBIT 31.1
I, Benj. A. Smith III, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Macatawa Bank Corporation; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15 (e)) for the registrant and have: |
(a) | designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
(b) | evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
(c) | disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors: |
(a) | all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
(b) | any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 5, 2004
/s/ Benj. A. Smith, III Benj. A. Smith, III Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT 31.2
I, Jon W. Swets, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Macatawa Bank Corporation; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15 (e)) for the registrant and have: |
(a) | designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
(b) | evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
(c) | disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors: |
(a) | all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
(b) | any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 5, 2004
/s/ Jon W. Swets Jon W. Swets Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT 32.1
Benj. A. Smith III, Chief Executive Officer of Macatawa Bank Corporation and Jon W. Swets, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Macatawa Bank Corporation, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) | the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004 which this statement accompanies fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and |
(2) | the information contained in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Macatawa Bank Corporation. |
Dated: November 5, 2004
/s/ Benj. A. Smith, III Benj. A. Smith, III Chief Executive Officer /s/ Jon W. Swets Jon W. Swets Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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