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Meridian Corp - Quarter Report: 2018 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10‑Q

 

(Mark one)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018

 

Or

 

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

 

For the transition period from                to               

 

Commission File Number: 000-55983

 

Picture 1

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania

32-0116054

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

incorporation or organization)

 

 

9 Old Lincoln Highway, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(484) 568‑5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes   ☐No

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer ☐

Accelerated filer ☐

 

 

Non-accelerated filer ☐ 

Smaller reporting company 

 

 

Emerging growth company    

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

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. As of November 14, 2018 there were 6,406,795 outstanding shares of the issuer’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share.

 

 

 

 


 

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

 

 

 

Item 1 Financial Statements (Unaudited) 

3

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 

3

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Income – Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 

4

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 

5

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity – Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 

6

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 

7

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 

8

 

 

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

30

 

 

Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 

47

 

 

Item 4 Controls and Procedures 

47

 

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION 

 

 

 

Item 1 Legal Proceedings 

48

 

 

Item 1A Risk Factors 

48

 

 

Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 

48

 

 

Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities 

48

 

 

Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures 

48

 

 

Item 5 Other Information 

48

 

 

Item 6 Exhibits 

48

 

 

Signatures 

50

 

 

 

 

 


 

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PART I–FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

2018

 

2017

Cash and due from banks

 

$

25,118

 

24,893

Federal funds sold

 

 

705

 

10,613

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

25,823

 

35,506

Securities available-for-sale (amortized cost of $48,730 and $40,393 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017)

 

 

47,678

 

40,006

Securities held-to-maturity (fair value of $12,572 and $12,869 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017)

 

 

12,771

 

12,861

Mortgage loans held for sale (amortized cost of $33,934 and $34,673 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017)

 

 

34,044

 

35,024

Loans, net of fees and costs (includes $11,188 and $9,972 of loans at fair value, amortized cost of $11,308 and $9,788 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017)

 

 

806,788

 

694,637

Allowance for loan losses

 

 

(7,711)

 

(6,709)

Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses

 

 

799,077

 

687,928

Restricted investment in bank stock

 

 

4,581

 

6,814

Bank premises and equipment, net

 

 

9,947

 

9,741

Bank owned life insurance

 

 

11,494

 

11,269

Accrued interest receivable

 

 

2,913

 

2,536

Other real estate owned

 

 

 —

 

437

Deferred income taxes

 

 

1,932

 

1,312

Goodwill and intangible assets

 

 

5,114

 

5,495

Other assets

 

 

4,455

 

7,106

Total assets

 

$

959,829

 

856,035

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

Noninterest bearing

 

$

124,855

 

100,454

Interest-bearing

 

 

657,072

 

526,655

Total deposits

 

 

781,927

 

627,109

Short-term borrowings

 

 

43,755

 

99,750

Long-term debt

 

 

6,444

 

8,863

Subordinated debentures

 

 

9,308

 

13,308

Accrued interest payable

 

 

353

 

216

Other liabilities

 

 

11,024

 

5,426

Total liabilities

 

 

852,811

 

754,672

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $1 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 6,406,795 and 6,392,287 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

 

 

6,407

 

6,392

Surplus

 

 

79,852

 

79,501

Retained earnings

 

 

21,567

 

15,768

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(808)

 

(298)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

107,018

 

101,363

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

959,829

 

856,035

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    

2018

    

2017

    

2018

    

2017

Interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans, including fees

 

$

11,218

 

8,924

 

31,217

 

25,148

Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable

 

 

213

 

143

 

549

 

366

Tax-exempt

 

 

112

 

110

 

336

 

343

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

30

 

14

 

75

 

55

Total interest income

 

 

11,573

 

9,191

 

32,177

 

25,912

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

 

2,485

 

1,207

 

6,171

 

3,079

Borrowings

 

 

710

 

643

 

1,790

 

1,728

Total interest expense

 

 

3,195

 

1,850

 

7,961

 

4,807

Net interest income

 

 

8,378

 

7,341

 

24,216

 

21,105

Provision for loan losses

 

 

291

 

665

 

1,258

 

1,445

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

 

8,087

 

6,676

 

22,958

 

19,660

Non-interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage banking income

 

 

8,274

 

9,904

 

20,407

 

25,089

Wealth management income

 

 

930

 

934

 

2,996

 

1,905

Earnings on investment in life insurance

 

 

74

 

83

 

225

 

194

Net change in the fair value of derivative instruments

 

 

70

 

(503)

 

59

 

(115)

Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-sale

 

 

(300)

 

(115)

 

(241)

 

102

Net change in the fair value of loans held-for-investment

 

 

(103)

 

71

 

(289)

 

113

Gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 4

Service charges

 

 

27

 

22

 

87

 

62

Other

 

 

195

 

54

 

1,647

 

168

Total non-interest income

 

 

9,167

 

10,450

 

24,891

 

27,522

Non-interest expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

8,901

 

10,330

 

26,719

 

29,753

Occupancy and equipment

 

 

920

 

992

 

2,870

 

2,818

Loan expenses

 

 

769

 

1,000

 

1,962

 

3,008

Professional fees

 

 

714

 

481

 

1,670

 

1,384

Advertising and promotion

 

 

590

 

597

 

1,802

 

1,537

Data processing

 

 

334

 

337

 

924

 

871

FDIC assessment

 

 

179

 

183

 

358

 

479

Other

 

 

1,346

 

1,092

 

4,084

 

3,207

Total non-interest expenses

 

 

13,753

 

15,012

 

40,389

 

43,057

Income before income taxes

 

 

3,501

 

2,114

 

7,460

 

4,125

Income tax expense

 

 

774

 

716

 

1,661

 

1,381

Net income

 

 

2,727

 

1,398

 

5,799

 

2,744

Dividends on preferred stock

 

 

 —

 

(289)

 

 —

 

(867)

Net income for common stockholders

 

$

2,727

 

1,109

 

5,799

 

1,877

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

 

$

0.43

 

0.30

 

0.91

 

0.51

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

0.42

 

0.30

 

0.90

 

0.51

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2018

    

2017

    

2018

    

2017

Net income:

 

$

2,727

 

1,398

 

5,799

 

2,744

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized gains on investment securities available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($57),  ($19),  ($155) and $147, respectively

 

 

(166)

 

(31)

 

(510)

 

277

Less: reclassification adjustment for net gains on sales realized in net income, net of tax expense of $0,  $0,  $0, and $1, respectively

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

(3)

Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of tax expense (benefit) of ($57),  ($19),  ($155) and $148, respectively

 

 

(166)

 

(31)

 

(510)

 

274

Total other comprehensive income

 

 

(166)

 

(31)

 

(510)

 

274

Total comprehensive income

 

$

2,561

 

1,367

 

5,289

 

3,018

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

Common

 

 

 

Retained

 

Comprehensive

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

  

Stock

  

Surplus

  

Earnings

  

Income (Loss)

  

Total

Balance, December 31, 2017

 

$

6,392

 

79,501

 

15,768

 

(298)

 

101,363

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,799

 

 

 

5,799

Change in unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(510)

 

(510)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,289

Share-based awards and exercises

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

Compensation expense related to stock option grants

 

 

 

 

351

 

 

 

 

 

351

Balance, September 30, 2018

 

$

6,407

 

79,852

 

21,567

 

(808)

 

107,018

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

September 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2018

    

2017

Net income

 

$

5,799

 

2,744

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

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of investment securities

 

 

 —

 

 4

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,088

 

1,673

Provision for credit losses

 

 

1,258

 

1,445

Compensation expense for stock options

 

 

351

 

110

Net change in fair value of loans held for sale

 

 

241

 

(102)

Net change in fair value of derivative instruments

 

 

(59)

 

115

Net change in fair value of contingent assets

 

 

177

 

 —

Gain on sale of OREO

 

 

(57)

 

 —

Proceeds from sale of loans

 

 

513,259

 

556,777

Loans originated for sale

 

 

(492,113)

 

(524,363)

Mortgage banking income

 

 

(20,407)

 

(25,089)

(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable

 

 

(377)

 

79

Increase in other assets

 

 

(110)

 

(202)

Earnings from investment in life insurance

 

 

(225)

 

(194)

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense

 

 

(465)

 

279

Increase in accrued interest payable

 

 

137

 

185

Increase in other liabilities

 

 

1,184

 

3,020

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

9,681

 

16,481

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Activity in available-for-sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

Maturities, repayments and calls

 

 

4,080

 

2,928

Purchases

 

 

(12,768)

 

(7,178)

Activity in held-to-maturity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

Maturities, repayments and calls

 

 

 —

 

1,045

Proceeds from sale of OREO

 

 

494

 

 —

Settlement of forward contracts

 

 

(21)

 

(845)

Acquisition of wealth management company

 

 

 —

 

(3,225)

Decrease in restricted stock

 

 

2,233

 

563

Net increase in loans

 

 

(107,068)

 

(72,613)

Purchases of premises and equipment

 

 

(1,499)

 

(1,628)

Proceeds from settlment of loans

 

 

2,766

 

 —

Purchase of bank owned life insurance

 

 

 —

 

(5,999)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(111,783)

 

(86,952)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in deposits

 

 

154,818

 

90,546

Decrease in short term borrowings

 

 

(57,795)

 

(28,358)

Repayment of long term debt (Acquisition note)

 

 

(619)

 

(206)

Principal repayment of long term debt (subordinated debt)

 

 

(4,000)

 

 —

Share based awards and exercises

 

 

15

 

10

Dividends paid on preferred stock

 

 

 —

 

(866)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

92,419

 

61,126

Net change in cash and cash equivalents 

 

 

(9,683)

 

(9,345)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

35,506

 

18,872

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

25,823

 

9,527

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

7,392

 

4,622

Income taxes

 

 

1,565

 

1,487

Supplemental non-cash disclosure:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loan assets purchased, not settled

 

 

4,490

 

 —

Acquisition note payable

 

 

 —

 

2,475

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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MERIDIAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(1)      Basis of Presentation

Meridian Corporation (the “Corporation”)  was incorporated on June 8, 2009, by and at the direction of the board of directors of Meridian Bank (the “Bank”) for the sole purpose of acquiring the Bank and serving as the Bank’s parent bank holding company.  On August 24, 2018, the Corporation acquired the Bank in a merger and reorganization effected under Pennsylvania law and in accordance with the terms of a Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated April 26, 2018 (the “Agreement”).  Pursuant to the Agreement, on August 24, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. each of the 6,402,385 outstanding shares of the Bank’s $1.00 par value common stock formerly held by its shareholders was converted into and exchanged for one newly issued share of the Corporation’s par value common stock, and the Bank became a subsidiary of the Corporation. Because the Bank and the Corporation were entities under common control, this exchange of shares between entities under common control resulted in the retrospective combination of the Bank and the Corporation for all periods presented as if the combination had been in effect since inception of common control.  As the Corporation had no assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses or operations prior to August 24, 2018, the historical financial statements of the Bank are the historical financial statements of the combined entity.  The Corporation is subject to supervision and examination by, and the regulations and reporting requirements of, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. 

The Corporation’s unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been included.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses.

These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and, for periods prior to the completion of the holding company reorganization, the Bank’s filings with the FDIC, including the Bank’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K (the “2017 Annual Report”) for the year ended December 31, 2017, and subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ended December 31, 2018 or for any other period.

 

(2)      Earnings per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share takes into account the potential dilution computed pursuant to the treasury stock method that could occur if stock options were exercised and converted into common stock. The effects of stock options are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share in periods in which the effect would be anti-dilutive.

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Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    

2018

    

2017

    

2018

    

 

2017

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

 

$

2,727

 

 

1,109

 

5,799

 

 

1,877

Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

6,402

 

 

3,686

 

6,395

 

 

3,686

Effect of dilutive common shares

 

 

28

 

 

27

 

31

 

 

26

Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

6,430

 

 

3,713

 

6,426

 

 

3,712

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.43

 

 

0.30

 

0.91

 

 

0.51

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.42

 

 

0.30

 

0.90

 

 

0.51

Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of average dilutive earnings per share

 

 

116

 

 

50

 

116

 

 

50

 

 

(3)      Goodwill and Other Intangibles

The Corporation’s goodwill and intangible assets related to the acquisition of HJ Wealth in April 2017 are detailed below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

Amortization

 

 

December 31, 

 

Accumulated

 

Fair Value

 

September 30, 

 

Period

(dollars in thousands)

  

2017

  

Amortization

  

Adjustment

  

2018

  

(in years)

Goodwill - Wealth

 

$

899

 

 —

 

 —

 

899

 

Indefinite

Total Goodwill

 

 

899

 

 —

 

 —

 

899

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets - trade name

 

 

266

 

 —

 

 —

 

266

 

Indefinite

Intangible assets - customer relationships

 

 

3,930

 

(152)

 

 —

 

3,778

 

20

Intangible assets - non competition agreements

 

 

223

 

(52)

 

 —

 

171

 

4

Contingent asset

 

 

177

 

 

 

(177)

 

 —

 

N/A

Total Intangible Assets

 

 

4,596

 

(204)

 

(177)

 

4,215

 

 

Total 

 

$

5,495

 

(204)

 

(177)

 

5,114

 

 

 

We recognized amortization expense on intangible assets of $68 thousand and $204 thousand, respectively, during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2018. The contingent asset was being marked to fair value on a quarterly basis for 18 months after the closing date. As of September 30, 2018 the fair value of the contingent asset was marked to a fair value of $0 as it was determined during the current quarter that it no longer had value.

The Corporation performed its annual review of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” as of December 31, 2017. For the period from January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018, the Corporation determined there were no events that would necessitate impairment testing of goodwill and other intangible assets.

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(4)      Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

unrealized

 

unrealized

 

Fair

(dollars in thousands)

    

cost

    

gains

    

losses

    

value

Securities available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

$

24,625

 

21

 

(431)

 

24,215

U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

13,159

 

 —

 

(271)

 

12,888

State and municipal securities

 

 

9,946

 

 —

 

(341)

 

9,605

Investments in mutual funds and other equity securities

 

 

1,000

 

 —

 

(30)

 

970

Total securities available-for-sale

 

$

48,730

 

21

 

(1,073)

 

47,678

Securities held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

$

1,987

 

 —

 

(18)

 

1,969

State and municipal securities

 

 

10,784

 

15

 

(196)

 

10,603

Total securities held-to-maturity

 

$

12,771

 

15

 

(214)

 

12,572

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

unrealized

 

unrealized

 

Fair

(dollars in thousands)

    

cost

    

gains

    

losses

    

value

Securities available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

$

21,439

 

19

 

(190)

 

21,268

U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

7,875

 

 2

 

(99)

 

7,778

State and municipal securities

 

 

10,079

 

14

 

(134)

 

9,959

Investments in mutual funds and other equity securities

 

 

1,000

 

 1

 

 —

 

1,001

Total securities available-for-sale

 

$

40,393

 

36

 

(423)

 

40,006

Securities held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

$

1,978

 

 —

 

(8)

 

1,970

State and municipal securities

 

 

10,883

 

86

 

(70)

 

10,899

Total securities held-to-maturity

 

$

12,861

 

86

 

(78)

 

12,869

 

At September 30, 2018, the Corporation had twenty-six U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage‑backed securities, seventeen U.S. government sponsored agency collateralized mortgage obligations, twenty-nine state and municipal securities, one mutual fund, and two  U.S. treasuries in unrealized loss positions. At December 31, 2017, the Corporation had nineteen U.S. government sponsored agency mortgage‑backed securities, eight U.S. government sponsored agency collateralized mortgage obligations, twenty-two state and municipal securities and one mutual fund in unrealized loss positions. At September 30, 2018, the temporary impairment is primarily the result of changes in market interest rates subsequent to purchase and the Corporation does not intend to sell these securities prior to recovery and it is more likely than not that the Corporation will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery to satisfy liquidity needs, and therefore, no securities are deemed to be other‑than‑temporarily impaired.

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The following table shows the Corporation’s investment gross unrealized losses and fair value aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

 

Less than 12 Months

 

12 Months or more

 

Total

 

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

    

value

    

losses

    

value

    

losses

    

value

    

losses

Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

$

11,483

 

(128)

 

9,702

 

(303)

 

21,185

 

(431)

U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

8,627

 

(102)

 

4,261

 

(169)

 

12,888

 

(271)

State and municipal securities

 

 

5,019

 

(112)

 

4,587

 

(229)

 

9,606

 

(341)

Investments in mutual funds and other equity securities

 

 

970

 

(30)

 

 —

 

 —

 

970

 

(30)

Total securities available-for-sale

 

$

26,099

 

(372)

 

18,550

 

(701)

 

44,649

 

(1,073)

Securities held-to-maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

$

1,950

 

(18)

 

 —

 

 —

 

1,950

 

(18)

State and municipal securities

 

 

6,537

 

(98)

 

2,211

 

(98)

 

8,748

 

(196)

Total securities held-to-maturity

 

$

8,487

 

(116)

 

2,211

 

(98)

 

10,698

 

(214)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

 

 

Less than 12 Months

 

12 Months or more

 

Total

 

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

 

Fair

 

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

    

value

    

losses

    

value

    

losses

    

value

    

losses

Securities available-for-sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

$

9,788

 

(28)

 

7,854

 

(162)

 

17,642

 

(190)

U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

6,732

 

(81)

 

860

 

(18)

 

7,592

 

(99)

State and municipal securities

 

 

6,147

 

(57)

 

2,818

 

(77)

 

8,965

 

(134)

Total securities available-for-sale

 

$

22,667

 

(166)

 

11,532

 

(257)

 

34,199

 

(423)

Securities held-to-maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

$

1,962

 

(8)

 

 —

 

 —

 

1,962

 

(8)

State and municipal securities

 

 

4,851

 

(70)

 

 —

 

 —

 

4,851

 

(70)

Total securities held-to-maturity

 

$

6,813

 

(78)

 

 —

 

 —

 

6,813

 

(78)

 

The amortized cost and carrying value of securities at September 30, 2018 are shown below by contractual maturities. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities as issuers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

December 31, 2017

 

 

Available-for-sale

 

Held-to-maturity

 

Available-for-sale

 

Held-to-maturity

 

 

Amortized

 

Fair

 

Amortized

 

Fair

 

Amortized

 

Fair

 

Amortized

 

Fair

(dollars in thousands)

    

cost

    

value

    

cost

    

value

    

cost

    

value

    

cost

    

value

Due in one year or less

 

$

1,706

 

1,671

 

994

 

985

 

$

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Due after one year through five years

 

 

8,229

 

8,070

 

3,746

 

3,702

 

 

5,630

 

5,587

 

3,803

 

3,791

Due after five years through ten years

 

 

6,593

 

6,322

 

8,031

 

7,885

 

 

6,298

 

6,228

 

7,180

 

7,156

Due after ten years

 

 

32,202

 

31,615

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

28,465

 

28,191

 

1,878

 

1,922

Total

 

$

48,730

 

47,678

 

12,771

 

12,572

 

$

40,393

 

40,006

 

12,861

 

12,869

 

 

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(5)      Loans Receivable

Loans and leases outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are detailed by category as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2018

    

2017

Mortgage loans held for sale

 

$

34,044

 

35,024

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial mortgage

 

 

316,671

 

263,141

Home equity lines and loans

 

 

82,773

 

84,039

Residential mortgage

 

 

50,363

 

32,375

Construction

 

 

104,518

 

104,970

Total real estate loans

 

 

554,325

 

484,525

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

252,960

 

209,996

Consumer

 

 

783

 

1,022

Leases, net

 

 

364

 

762

Total portfolio loans and leases

 

 

808,432

 

696,305

Total loans and leases

 

$

842,476

 

731,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans with predetermined rates

 

$

249,683

 

202,317

Loans with adjustable or floating rates

 

 

592,793

 

529,012

Total loans and leases

 

$

842,476

 

731,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred loan origination (fees) costs

 

$

(1,644)

 

(1,668)

 

Components of the net investment in leases at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are detailed as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2018

    

2017

Minimum lease payments receivable

 

$

376

 

793

Unearned lease income

 

 

(12)

 

(31)

Total

 

$

364

 

762

 

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Age Analysis of Past Due Loans and Leases

The following tables present an aging of the Corporation’s loan and lease portfolio as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90+ days

 

 

 

 

 

Accruing

 

Nonaccrual

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

30-89 days

 

past due and

 

Total past

 

 

 

Loans and

 

loans and

 

Total loans

 

Delinquency

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

past due

  

still accruing

  

due

  

Current

  

leases

  

leases

  

and leases

  

percentage

 

Commercial mortgage

 

$

1,155

 

 —

 

1,155

 

315,022

 

316,177

 

494

 

316,671

 

0.52

%

Home equity lines and loans

 

 

216

 

 —

 

216

 

82,472

 

82,688

 

85

 

82,773

 

0.36

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

48,212

 

48,212

 

2,151

 

50,363

 

4.27

 

Construction

 

 

315

 

 —

 

315

 

104,203

 

104,518

 

 —

 

104,518

 

0.30

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

252,768

 

252,768

 

192

 

252,960

 

0.08

 

Consumer

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

783

 

783

 

 —

 

783

 

 —

 

Leases

 

 

123

 

 —

 

123

 

241

 

364

 

 —

 

364

 

33.79

 

Total

 

$

1,809

 

 —

 

1,809

 

803,701

 

805,510

 

2,922

 

808,432

 

0.59

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90+ days

 

 

 

 

 

Accruing

 

Nonaccrual

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

 

30-89 days

 

past due and

 

Total past

 

 

 

Loans and

 

loans and

 

Total loans

 

Delinquency

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

past due

  

still accruing

  

due

  

Current

  

leases

  

leases

  

and leases

  

percentage

 

Commercial mortgage

 

$

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

262,727

 

262,727

 

414

 

263,141

 

0.16

%

Home equity lines and loans

 

 

142

 

 —

 

142

 

83,760

 

83,902

 

137

 

84,039

 

0.33

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

734

 

 —

 

734

 

30,557

 

31,291

 

1,084

 

32,375

 

5.62

 

Construction

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

104,785

 

104,785

 

185

 

104,970

 

0.18

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

208,670

 

208,670

 

1,326

 

209,996

 

0.63

 

Consumer

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

1,022

 

1,022

 

 —

 

1,022

 

 —

 

Leases

 

 

87

 

11

 

98

 

664

 

762

 

 —

 

762

 

12.86

 

Total

 

$

963

 

11

 

974

 

692,185

 

693,159

 

3,146

 

696,305

 

0.59

%

 

 

(6)      Allowance for Loan Losses (the “Allowance”)

The Allowance is established through provisions for loan losses charged against income. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the Allowance, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the Allowance.

The Allowance is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that are probable and estimable. Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the Allowance is based on known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant factors. This evaluation is subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.

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Roll-Forward of Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses by Portfolio Segment

The following tables detail the roll‑forward of the Corporation’s Allowance, by portfolio segment, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance,

(dollars in thousands)

    

June 30, 2018

    

Charge-offs

    

Recoveries

    

Provision

    

September 30, 2018

Commercial mortgage

 

$

3,011

 

 —

 

 2

 

140

 

3,153

Home Equity lines and loans

 

 

269

 

 —

 

10

 

37

 

316

Residential mortgage

 

 

166

 

 —

 

 —

 

14

 

180

Construction

 

 

1,438

 

 —

 

 —

 

59

 

1,497

Commercial and industrial

 

 

2,559

 

(50)

 

 8

 

41

 

2,558

Consumer

 

 

 3

 

 —

 

 1

 

 —

 

 4

Leases

 

 

 3

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 3

Unallocated

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Total

 

$

7,449

 

(50)

 

21

 

291

 

7,711

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance,

(dollars in thousands)

    

December 31, 2017

    

Charge-offs

    

Recoveries

    

Provision

    

September 30, 2018

Commercial mortgage

 

$

2,434

 

 —

 

 6

 

713

 

3,153

Home Equity lines and loans

 

 

280

 

(137)

 

14

 

159

 

316

Residential mortgage

 

 

82

 

 —

 

61

 

37

 

180

Construction

 

 

1,689

 

 —

 

 —

 

(192)

 

1,497

Commercial and industrial

 

 

2,214

 

(244)

 

41

 

547

 

2,558

Consumer

 

 

 5

 

 —

 

 3

 

(4)

 

 4

Leases

 

 

 5

 

 —

 

 —

 

(2)

 

 3

Unallocated

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Total

 

$

6,709

 

(381)

 

125

 

1,258

 

7,711

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance,

(dollars in thousands)

    

June 30, 2017

    

Charge-offs

    

Recoveries

    

Provision

    

September 30, 2017

Commercial mortgage

 

$

2,423

 

(52)

 

 —

 

 9

 

2,380

Home Equity lines and loans

 

 

228

 

 —

 

52

 

(58)

 

222

Residential mortgage

 

 

79

 

 —

 

 —

 

(2)

 

77

Construction

 

 

1,388

 

 —

 

 —

 

93

 

1,481

Commercial and industrial

 

 

2,086

 

(528)

 

 7

 

626

 

2,191

Consumer

 

 

 2

 

 —

 

 1

 

(2)

 

 1

Leases

 

 

 8

 

 —

 

 —

 

(1)

 

 7

Unallocated

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Total

 

$

6,214

 

(580)

 

60

 

665

 

6,359

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance,

(dollars in thousands)

    

December 31, 2016

    

Charge-offs

    

Recoveries

    

Provision

    

September 30, 2017

Commercial mortgage

 

$

2,038

 

(83)

 

16

 

409

 

2,380

Home Equity lines and loans

 

 

460

 

(42)

 

46

 

(242)

 

222

Residential mortgage

 

 

85

 

 —

 

 2

 

(10)

 

77

Construction

 

 

690

 

 —

 

 —

 

791

 

1,481

Commercial and industrial

 

 

1,973

 

(647)

 

193

 

672

 

2,191

Consumer

 

 

 2

 

 —

 

 4

 

(5)

 

 1

Leases

 

 

 5

 

 —

 

 —

 

 2

 

 7

Unallocated

 

 

172

 

 —

 

 —

 

(172)

 

 —

Total

 

$

5,425

 

(772)

 

261

 

1,445

 

6,359

 

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Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses Allocated by Portfolio Segment

The following tables detail the allocation of the allowance for loan and lease losses and the carrying value for loans and leases by portfolio segment based on the methodology used to evaluate the loans and leases for impairment as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance on loans and leases

 

Carrying value of loans and leases

 

 

 

Individually

 

Collectively

 

 

 

Individually

 

Collectively

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

evaluated

 

evaluated

 

 

 

evaluated

 

evaluated

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

for impairment

    

for impairment

    

Total

    

for impairment

    

for impairment

    

Total

 

Commercial mortgage

 

$

 —

 

3,153

 

3,153

 

$

1,703

 

314,968

 

316,671

 

Home Equity lines and loans

 

 

 —

 

316

 

316

 

 

85

 

82,688

 

82,773

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

 —

 

180

 

180

 

 

249

 

38,926

 

39,175

 

Construction

 

 

 —

 

1,497

 

1,497

 

 

1,296

 

103,222

 

104,518

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 7

 

2,551

 

2,558

 

 

3,143

 

249,817

 

252,960

 

Consumer

 

 

 —

 

 4

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

783

 

783

 

Leases

 

 

 —

 

 3

 

 3

 

 

 —

 

364

 

364

 

Unallocated

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

Total

 

$

 7

 

7,704

 

7,711

 

$

6,476

 

790,768

 

797,244

(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance on loans and leases

 

Carrying value of loans and leases

 

 

 

Individually

 

Collectively

 

 

 

Individually

 

Collectively

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

 

evaluated

 

evaluated

 

 

 

evaluated

 

evaluated

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

for impairment

    

for impairment

    

Total

    

for impairment

    

for impairment

    

Total

 

Commercial mortgage

 

$

 —

 

2,434

 

2,434

 

$

1,533

 

261,607

 

263,140

 

Home Equity lines and loans

 

 

 —

 

280

 

280

 

 

137

 

83,902

 

84,039

 

Residential mortgage

 

 

 —

 

82

 

82

 

 

249

 

22,155

 

22,404

 

Construction

 

 

 —

 

1,689

 

1,689

 

 

260

 

104,710

 

104,970

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 

 1

 

2,213

 

2,214

 

 

2,506

 

207,490

 

209,996

 

Consumer

 

 

 —

 

 5

 

 5

 

 

 —

 

1,022

 

1,022

 

Leases

 

 

 —

 

 5

 

 5

 

 

 —

 

762

 

762

 

Unallocated

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

Total

 

$

 1

 

6,708

 

6,709

 

$

4,685

 

681,648

 

686,333

(1)


(1)

Excludes deferred fees and loans carried at fair value.

Loans and Leases by Credit Ratings

As part of the process of determining the Allowance to the different segments of the loan and lease portfolio, management considers certain credit quality indicators. For the commercial mortgage, construction and commercial and industrial loan segments, periodic reviews of the individual loans are performed by management. The results of these reviews are reflected in the risk grade assigned to each loan. These internally assigned grades are as follows:

·

Pass - Loans considered to be satisfactory with no indications of deterioration.

·

Special mention – Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

·

Substandard – Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Substandard loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

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·

Doubtful – Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing factors, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. Loan balances classified as doubtful have been reduced by partial charge-offs and are carried at their net realizable values.

The following tables detail the carrying value of loans and leases by portfolio segment based on the credit quality indicators used to allocate the allowance for loan and lease losses as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

    

 

 

    

Special

    

 

    

 

    

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Pass

 

mention

 

Substandard

 

Doubtful

 

Total

Commercial mortgage

 

$

311,857

 

4,539

 

275

 

 —

 

316,671

Home equity lines and loans

 

 

82,606

 

 —

 

167

 

 —

 

82,773

Construction

 

 

102,361

 

2,157

 

 —

 

 —

 

104,518

Commercial and industrial

 

 

234,055

 

16,016

 

2,859

 

30

 

252,960

Total

 

$

730,879

 

22,712

 

3,301

 

30

 

756,922

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

    

 

 

    

Special

    

 

    

 

    

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Pass

 

mention

 

Substandard

 

Doubtful

 

Total

Commercial mortgage

 

$

258,337

 

3,917

 

887

 

 —

 

263,141

Home equity lines and loans

 

 

83,902

 

 —

 

137

 

 —

 

84,039

Construction

 

 

103,118

 

1,852

 

 —

 

 —

 

104,970

Commercial and industrial

 

 

194,784

 

13,997

 

448

 

767

 

209,996

Total

 

$

640,141

 

19,766

 

1,472

 

767

 

662,146

 

In addition to credit quality indicators as shown in the above tables, allowance allocations for residential mortgages, consumer loans and leases are also applied based on their performance status as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. No troubled debt restructurings performing according to modified terms are included in performing residential mortgages below as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

December 31, 2017

(dollars in thousands)

    

Performing

    

Nonperforming

    

Total

    

Performing

    

Nonperforming

    

Total

Residential mortgage

 

$

38,926

 

249

 

39,175

 

$

22,154

 

249

 

22,403

Consumer

 

 

783

 

 —

 

783

 

 

1,022

 

 —

 

1,022

Leases

 

 

364

 

 —

 

364

 

 

762

 

 —

 

762

Total

 

$

40,073

 

249

 

40,322

 

$

23,938

 

249

 

24,187

 

There were seven nonperforming residential mortgage loans at September 30, 2018 and four at December 31, 2017 with a combined outstanding principal balance of $1.9 million and $826 thousand, respectively, which were carried at fair value and not included in the table above.

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Impaired Loans

The following tables detail the recorded investment and principal balance of impaired loans by portfolio segment, their related allowance for loan and lease losses and interest income recognized for the periods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2018

 

At December 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

recorded

 

Recorded

 

Principal

 

Related

 

recorded

(dollars in thousands)

    

investment

    

balance

    

allowance

    

investment

    

investment

    

balance

    

allowance

    

investment

Impaired loans with related allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial mortgage

 

$

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Commercial and industrial

 

 

479

 

479

 

 7

 

476

 

124

 

491

 

 1

 

173

Home equity lines and loans

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Residential mortgage

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Construction

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Total

 

 

479

 

479

 

 7

 

476

 

124

 

491

 

 1

 

173

Impaired loans without related allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial mortgage

 

$

1,703

 

2,136

 

 —

 

1,698

 

1,534

 

2,025

 

 —

 

1,537

Commercial and industrial

 

 

2,664

 

2,746

 

 —

 

2,748

 

1,907

 

3,180

 

 —

 

2,945

Home equity lines and loans

 

 

85

 

89

 

 —

 

86

 

137

 

137

 

 —

 

137

Residential mortgage

 

 

249

 

258

 

 —

 

254

 

249

 

249

 

 —

 

249

Construction

 

 

1,296

 

1,296

 

 —

 

1,401

 

260

 

260

 

 —

 

267

Total

 

 

5,997

 

6,525

 

 —

 

6,187

 

4,087

 

5,851

 

 —

 

5,135

Grand Total

 

$

6,476

 

7,004

 

 7

 

6,663

 

4,211

 

6,342

 

 1

 

5,308

 

Interest income recognized on performing impaired loans amounted to $93 thousand and $63 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $218 thousand and $213 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructuring

The restructuring of a loan is considered a “troubled debt restructuring” (“TDR”) if both of the following conditions are met: (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession. The most common concessions granted include one or more modifications to the terms of the debt, such as (a) a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining life of the debt, (b) an extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, (c) a temporary period of interest-only payments, (d) a reduction in the contractual payment amount for either a short period or remaining term of the loan, and (e) for leases, a reduced lease payment. A less common concession granted is the forgiveness of a portion of the principal.

The determination of whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties takes into account not only the current financial condition of the borrower, but also the potential financial condition of the borrower were a concession not granted. The determination of whether a concession has been granted is subjective in nature. For example, simply extending the term of a loan at its original interest rate or even at a higher interest rate could be interpreted as a concession unless the borrower could readily obtain similar credit terms from a different lender.

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The balance of TDRs at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

    

2018

    

2017

TDRs included in nonperforming loans and leases

 

$  

554

  

741

TDRs in compliance with modified terms

 

   

3,463

  

1,900

Total TDRs

 

$  

4,017

  

2,641

 

The following tables present information regarding loan and lease modifications granted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 that were categorized as TDRs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

 

    

 

    

Pre-Modification

    

Post-Modification

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 

Related

(dollar in thousands)

 

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

 

Allowance

Real Estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and Construction

 

 1

 

$

796

 

$

796

 

$

 —

Total

 

 1

 

$

796

 

$

796

 

$

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

 

    

 

    

Pre-Modification

    

Post-Modification

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 

Related

(dollar in thousands)

 

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

 

Allowance

Real Estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and Construction

 

 2

 

$

2,410

 

$

2,410

 

$

 —

Commercial and industrial

 

 1

 

 

120

 

 

120

 

 

 —

Total

 

 3

 

$

2,530

 

$

2,530

 

$

 —

 

No loan and lease modifications granted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 subsequently defaulted during the same time period.

The following table presents information regarding loan and lease modifications granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 that were categorized as TDRs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

    

 

    

Pre-Modification

    

Post-Modification

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding

 

Outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

Recorded

 

Recorded

 

Related

(dollar in thousands)

 

Contracts

 

Investment

 

Investment

 

Allowance

Real Estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

 

 1

 

$

165

 

$

165

 

$

 —

Total

 

 1

 

$

165

 

$

165

 

$

 —

 

No loan and lease modifications granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 subsequently defaulted during the same time period. There were no loan and lease modifications made for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

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The following tables present information regarding the types of loan and lease modifications made for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

Interest Rate

 

 

 

Interest Rate

 

 

Loan Term

 

Change and Loan

 

Loan Term

 

Change and Loan

 

    

Extension

    

Term Extension

    

Extension

    

Term Extension

Land and Construction

 

 1

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Total

 

 1

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

Interest Rate

 

 

 

Interest Rate

 

 

Loan Term

 

Change and Loan

 

Loan Term

 

Change and Loan

 

    

Extension

    

Term Extension

    

Extension

    

Term Extension

Land and Construction

 

 2

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Commercial and industrial

 

 —

 

 1

 

 —

 

 1

Total

 

 2

 

 1

 

 —

 

 1

 

 

 

(7)      Short-Term Borrowings and Long‑Term Debt

The Corporation’s short‑term borrowings generally consist of federal funds purchased and short‑term borrowings extended under agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“FHLB”). The Corporation has two unsecured Federal Funds borrowing facilities with correspondent banks: one of $24,000,000 and one of $15,000,000. The Corporation had Federal funds purchased of $0 and $0 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The Corporation also has a facility with the Federal Reserve discount window of $10,667,121. This facility is secured by investment securities and loans. There were no borrowings under this facility at September 30, 2018 or at December 31, 2017

Short‑term borrowings as of September 30, 2018 consisted of short‑term advances from the FHLB in the amount of $40,755,700 with interest at 2.10%,  $1,800,000 with an original term of 4 years with interest at 1.70% and $1,200,000 with an original term of 2 years and interest at 0.97%.  

Short‑term borrowings as of December 31, 2017 consisted of short-term advances from the FHLB in the amount of $93,750,000 with interest at 1.54%,  $2,500,000 with an original term of 5 years and interest at 1.92%,  $1,200,000 with an original term of 2 years and interest at 0.97%,  $1,000,000 with an original term of 4 years and interest at 1.68% and $1,300,000 with an original term of 4 years and interest at 1.55%.

Long‑term debt at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 consisted of the following fixed rate notes with the FHLB and the acquisition purchase note issued in connection with HJ Wealth:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of

 

 

Maturity

 

Interest

 

September 30, 

 

December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

    

date

    

rate

    

2018

    

2017

Mid-term Repo-fixed

 

06/26/19

 

1.70

%  

 

 —

 

1,800

Mid-term Repo-fixed

 

08/10/20

 

2.76

%  

 

5,000

 

5,000

Acquisition Purchase Note

 

04/01/20

 

3.00

%  

 

1,444

 

2,063

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,444

 

8,863

 

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The FHLB has also issued $88,100,000 of letters of credit to the Corporation for the benefit of the Corporation’s public deposit funds and loan customers. These letters of credit expire by December 31, 2018. The Corporation has a maximum borrowing capacity with the FHLB of $432,816,917 as of September 30, 2018 and $380,159,142 as of December 31, 2017. All advances and letters of credit from the FHLB are secured by qualifying assets of the Corporation.

 

(8)      Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

The Corporation uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Corporation’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.

The fair value guidance provides a consistent definition of fair value, which focuses on exit price in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation techniques or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment. The fair value is a reasonable point within the range that is most representative of fair value under current market conditions.

In accordance with this guidance, the Corporation groups its financial assets and financial liabilities generally measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.

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

Level 2 – Valuation is based on inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The valuation may be based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 – Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

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For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

(dollars in thousands)

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Securities available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

$

24,215

 

 —

 

24,215

 

 —

U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

12,888

 

 —

 

12,888

 

 —

State and municipal securities

 

 

9,605

 

 —

 

9,605

 

 —

Investments in mutual funds and other equity securities

 

 

970

 

 —

 

970

 

 —

Mortgage loans held-for-sale

 

 

34,044

 

 —

 

34,044

 

 —

Mortgage loans held-for-investment

 

 

11,188

 

 —

 

11,188

 

 —

Interest rate lock commitments

 

 

200

 

 —

 

 —

 

200

Total

 

$

93,110

 

 —

 

92,910

 

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

(dollars in thousands)

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Securities available for sale:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

$

21,268

 

 —

 

21,268

 

 —

U.S. government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

7,778

 

 —

 

7,778

 

 —

State and municipal securities

 

 

9,959

 

 —

 

9,959

 

 —

Investments in mutual funds and other equity securities

 

 

1,001

 

 —

 

1,001

 

 —

Mortgage loans held-for-sale

 

 

35,024

 

 —

 

35,024

 

 —

Mortgage loans held-for-investment

 

 

9,972

 

 —

 

9,972

 

 —

Interest rate lock commitments

 

 

310

 

 —

 

 —

 

310

Total

 

$

85,312

 

 —

 

85,002

 

310

 

For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

(dollars in thousands)

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Impaired loans (2)

 

$

6,476

 

 —

 

 —

 

6,476

Other real estate owned (1)

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

Total

 

$

6,476

 

 —

 

 —

 

6,476

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2017

(dollars in thousands)

    

Total

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Impaired loans (2)

 

$

4,685

 

 —

 

 —

 

4,685

Other real estate owned (1)

 

 

437

 

 —

 

 —

 

437

Total

 

$

5,122

 

 —

 

 —

 

5,122


(1)

Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are to be sold and are carried at fair value less estimated cost to sell. Fair value is based upon independent market prices or appraised value of the property. These assets are included in Level 3 fair value based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Appraised values may be discounted based on management’s expertise, historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of valuation and/or estimated costs to sell.

(2)

Impaired loans are those in which the Corporation has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third‑party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds. These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.

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Below is management’s estimate of the fair value of all financial instruments, whether carried at cost or fair value on the Corporation’s balance sheet. The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Corporation since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Corporation’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates, comparisons between the Corporation’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the Corporation’s financial instruments:

(a)      Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and short‑term instruments approximate those assets’ fair values.

(b)      Securities

The fair value of securities available‑for‑sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices.

(c)       Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is based on secondary market prices.

(d)      Loans Receivable

The fair value of loans receivable is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and interest rate‑risk inherent in the loans. Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal. Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair value below is not reflective of an exit price.

(e)      Mortgage Loans Held for Investment

The fair value of mortgage loans held for investment is based on the price secondary markets are currently offering for similar loans using observable market data.

(f)       Impaired Loans

Impaired loans are those in which the Corporation has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third‑party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds. These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.

(g)      Restricted Investment in Bank Stock

The carrying amount of restricted investment in bank stock approximates fair value, and considers the limited marketability of such securities.

(h)      Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.

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(i)       Deposit Liabilities

The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed‑rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

(j)       Short‑Term Borrowings

The carrying amounts of short‑term borrowings approximate their fair values.

(k)      Long‑Term Debt

Fair values of FHLB advances and the acquisition purchase note payable are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on quoted prices for new FHLB advances with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity. These prices obtained from this active market represent a market value that is deemed to represent the transfer price if the liability were assumed by a third party.

(l)       Subordinated Debt

Fair values of junior subordinated debt are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis, based on market rates currently offered on such debt with similar credit risk characteristics, terms and remaining maturity.

(m)     Off‑Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

Off-balance sheet instruments are primarily comprised of loan commitments, which are generally priced at market at the time of funding. Fees on commitments to extend credit and stand-by letters of credit are deemed to be immaterial and these instruments are expected to be settled at face value or expire unused. It is impractical to assign any fair value to these instruments and as a result they are not included in the table below. Fair values assigned to the notional value of interest rate lock commitments and forward sale contracts are based on market quotes.

(n)     Derivative Financial Instruments

The fair value of interest rate lock commitments is based on investor quotes which consider pull-through rates, while the fair value of forward commitments is based on market pricing. 

 

 

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The estimated fair values of the Corporation’s financial instruments at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

December 31, 2017

 

 

Fair Value

 

Carrying

 

 

 

Carrying

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Hierarchy Level

    

amount

    

Fair value

    

amount

    

Fair value

Financial assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

Level 1

 

$

25,823

 

25,823

 

35,506

 

35,506

Securities available-for-sale

 

Level 2

 

 

47,678

 

47,678

 

40,006

 

40,006

Securities held-to-maturity

 

Level 2

 

 

12,771

 

12,572

 

12,861

 

12,869

Mortgage loans held-for-sale

 

Level 2

 

 

34,044

 

34,044

 

35,024

 

35,024

Loans receivable, net

 

Level 3

 

 

787,889

 

780,958

 

677,956

 

669,852

Mortgage loans held-for-investment

 

Level 2

 

 

11,188

 

11,188

 

9,972

 

9,972

Interest rate lock commitments

 

Level 3

 

 

200

 

200

 

310

 

310

Forward commitments

 

Level 2

 

 

93

 

93

 

 —

 

 —

Restricted investment in bank stock

 

Level 3

 

 

4,581

 

4,581

 

6,814

 

6,814

Accrued interest receivable

 

Level 3

 

 

2,913

 

2,913

 

2,536

 

2,536

Financial liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

Level 2

 

 

781,927

 

775,300

 

627,109

 

626,635

Short-term borrowings

 

Level 2

 

 

43,755

 

43,755

 

99,750

 

99,750

Long-term debt

 

Level 2

 

 

6,444

 

6,458

 

8,863

 

8,865

Subordinated debentures

 

Level 2

 

 

9,308

 

9,241

 

13,308

 

12,883

Accrued interest payable

 

Level 2

 

 

353

 

353

 

216

 

216

Forward commitments

 

Level 2

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

75

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

Off-balance sheet financial instruments:

    

 

    

amount

    

Fair value

    

amount

    

Fair value

  Commitments to extend credit

 

Level 2

 

$

258,719

 

200

 

220,180

 

310

  Letters of credit

 

Level 2

 

 

2,529

 

 —

 

1,809

 

 —

 

 

(9)    Derivative Financial Instruments

Mortgage Banking Derivatives

In connection with its mortgage banking activities, the Corporation enters into commitments to originate certain fixed rate residential mortgage loans for customers, also referred to as interest rate locks. In addition, the Corporation enters into forward commitments for the future sales or purchases of mortgage-backed securities to or from third-party counterparties to hedge the effect of changes in interest rates on the values of both the interest rate locks and mortgage loans held for sale. Forward sales commitments may also be in the form of commitments to sell individual mortgage loans or interest rate locks at a fixed price at a future date. The amount necessary to settle each interest rate lock is based on the price that secondary market investors would pay for loans with similar characteristics, including interest rate and term, as of the date fair value is measured. Interest rate lock commitments and forward commitments are recorded within other assets/liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, with changes in fair values during the period recorded within net change in the fair value of derivative instruments on the unaudited consolidated statements of income.

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The following table presents a summary of the notional amounts and fair values of derivative financial instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

December 31, 2017

 

(dollars in thousands)

Notional
Amount

    

Asset
(Liability)
Fair Value

    

Notional
Amount

    

Asset
(Liability)
Fair Value

    

Interest Rate Lock Commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Positive fair values

$

32,445

 

284

 

38,574

 

344

 

Negative fair values

 

9,603

 

(84)

 

7,201

 

(34)

 

Net interest rate lock commitments

 

42,048

 

200

 

45,775

 

310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward Commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Positive fair values

 

25,000

 

107

 

6,500

 

 5

 

Negative fair values

 

8,500

 

(14)

 

32,250

 

(80)

 

Net forward commitments

 

33,500

 

93

 

38,750

 

(75)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net derivative fair value asset

$

75,548

 

293

 

84,525

 

235

 

 

Interest rate lock commitments are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, while the forward commitments are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents a summary of the fair value gains and losses on derivative financial instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2018

    

2017

    

2018

    

2017

Interest Rate Lock Commitments

 

$

(224)

 

(423)

 

(110)

 

(162)

Forward Commitments

 

 

294

 

(80)

 

169

 

47

Net fair value gains (losses) on derivative financial instrument

 

$

70

 

(503)

 

59

 

(115)

 

Realized gains/(losses) on derivatives were ($170 thousand) thousand and $278 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $534 thousand and $845 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and are included in other non-interest income in the unaudited consolidated statements of income.

 

 

(10)    Segments

ASC Topic 280 – Segment Reporting identifies operating segments as components of an enterprise which are evaluated regularly by the Corporation’s Chief Operating Decision Maker, our Chief Executive Officer, in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Corporation has applied the aggregation criterion set forth in this codification to the results of its operations.

Our Banking segment consists of commercial and retail banking. The Banking segment generates interest income from its lending (including leasing) and investing activities and is dependent on the gathering of lower cost deposits from its branch network or borrowed funds from other sources for funding its loans, resulting in the generation of net interest income. The Banking segment also derives revenues from other sources including gains on the sale of available for sale investment securities, gains on the sale of residential mortgage loans, service charges on deposit accounts, cash sweep fees, overdraft fees, BOLI income.

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Meridian Wealth, a registered investment advisor and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation, provides a comprehensive array of wealth management services and products and the trusted guidance to help its clients and our banking customers prepare for the future. The unit generates non-interest income through advisory fees.

Meridian’s mortgage banking segment (“Mortgage”) consists of one central loan production facility and several retail and profit sharing loan production offices located throughout the Delaware Valley. The Mortgage segment originates 1 – 4 family residential mortgages and sells all of its production, including servicing to third party investors. The unit generates net interest income on the loans it originates and earns fee income (primarily gain on sales) at the time of the sale.

The table below summarizes income and expenses, directly attributable to each business line, which has been included in the statement of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

(dollars in thousands)

    

Bank

    

Wealth

    

Mortgage

    

Total

    

Bank

    

Wealth

    

Mortgage

    

Total

Net interest income

 

$

8,107

 

71

 

200

 

8,378

 

$

7,190

 

31

 

120

 

7,341

Provision for loan losses

 

 

(291)

 

 —

 

 —

 

(291)

 

 

(665)

 

 —

 

 —

 

(665)

Net interest income after provision

 

 

7,816

 

71

 

200

 

8,087

 

 

6,525

 

31

 

120

 

6,676

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage banking income

 

 

105

 

 —

 

8,169

 

8,274

 

 

67

 

 —

 

9,837

 

9,904

Wealth management income

 

 

59

 

871

 

 —

 

930

 

 

18

 

916

 

 —

 

934

Net change in fair values

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

(333)

 

(333)

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

(547)

 

(547)

Other

 

 

363

 

 —

 

(67)

 

296

 

 

353

 

 —

 

(194)

 

159

Total non-interest income

 

 

527

 

871

 

7,769

 

9,167

 

 

438

 

916

 

9,096

 

10,450

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

3,264

 

445

 

5,192

 

8,901

 

 

3,237

 

411

 

6,682

 

10,330

Occupancy and equipment

 

 

521

 

29

 

370

 

920

 

 

575

 

26

 

391

 

992

Professional fees

 

 

590

 

 9

 

115

 

714

 

 

394

 

 5

 

82

 

481

Advertising and promotion

 

 

301

 

111

 

178

 

590

 

 

254

 

126

 

217

 

597

Other

 

 

1,259

 

314

 

1,055

 

2,628

 

 

1,238

 

198

 

1,176

 

2,612

Total non-interest expense

 

 

5,935

 

908

 

6,910

 

13,753

 

 

5,698

 

766

 

8,548

 

15,012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Margin

 

$

2,408

 

34

 

1,059

 

3,501

 

$

1,265

 

181

 

668

 

2,114

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

(dollars in thousands)

    

Bank

    

Wealth

    

Mortgage

    

Total

    

Bank

    

Wealth

    

Mortgage

    

Total

Net interest income

 

$

23,597

 

217

 

402

 

24,216

 

$

20,733

 

70

 

302

 

21,105

Provision for loan losses

 

 

(1,258)

 

 —

 

 —

 

(1,258)

 

 

(1,445)

 

 —

 

 —

 

(1,445)

Net interest income after provision

 

 

22,339

 

217

 

402

 

22,958

 

 

19,288

 

70

 

302

 

19,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage banking income

 

 

148

 

 —

 

20,259

 

20,407

 

 

67

 

 —

 

25,022

 

25,089

Wealth management income

 

 

149

 

2,847

 

 —

 

2,996

 

 

233

 

1,672

 

 —

 

1,905

Net change in fair values

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

(471)

 

(471)

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

100

 

100

Other

 

 

1,136

 

 —

 

823

 

1,959

 

 

995

 

 —

 

(567)

 

428

Total non-interest income

 

 

1,433

 

2,847

 

20,611

 

24,891

 

 

1,295

 

1,672

 

24,555

 

27,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

10,390

 

1,373

 

14,956

 

26,719

 

 

9,874

 

856

 

19,023

 

29,753

Occupancy and equipment

 

 

1,599

 

99

 

1,172

 

2,870

 

 

1,666

 

52

 

1,100

 

2,818

Professional feees

 

 

1,325

 

20

 

325

 

1,670

 

 

943

 

125

 

316

 

1,384

Advertising and promotion

 

 

917

 

319

 

566

 

1,802

 

 

746

 

205

 

586

 

1,537

Other

 

 

3,827

 

613

 

2,888

 

7,328

 

 

3,766

 

303

 

3,496

 

7,565

Total non-interest expense

 

 

18,058

 

2,424

 

19,907

 

40,389

 

 

16,995

 

1,541

 

24,521

 

43,057

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Margin

 

$

5,714

 

640

 

1,106

 

7,460

 

$

3,588

 

201

 

336

 

4,125

 

 

(11)    Recent Litigation

On November 21, 2017, three former employees of the mortgage-banking division of the Bank filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Juan Jordan et al. v. Meridian Bank, Thomas Campbell and Christopher Annas, against the Bank purporting to be a class and collective action seeking unpaid and overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law, and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act of 1968 on behalf of similarly situated plaintiffs. In February 2018, the Bank answered the complaint and presented affirmative defenses. In March 2018, plaintiffs’ counsel and the Bank agreed to move forward with non-binding mediation. Although the Bank believes it has strong and meritorious defenses, given the uncertainty of litigation, the preliminary stage of the case, and the legal standards that must be met for, among other things, success on the merits, the Bank has recorded a $200 thousand reserve as a reasonable estimate for possible losses that may result from this action. This estimate may change from time to time, and actual losses could vary.

(12)    Recent Accounting Pronouncements

As an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”), Meridian Corporation is permitted an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards affecting public companies. We will remain an emerging growth company until the earliest of (i) the end of the fiscal year during which we have total annual gross revenues of $1,070,000,000 or more, (ii) the end of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the completion of our initial offering, (iii) the date on which we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt and (iv) the end of the fiscal year in which the market value of our equity securities that are held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of June 30 of that year. We have elected to take advantage of this extended transition period, which means that the financial statements included herein, as well as any financial statements that we file in the future, will not be subject to all new or revised accounting standards generally applicable to public companies for the transition period for so long as we remain an emerging growth company or until we affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period under the JOBS Act. If we do so, we will prominently disclose this decision in the first periodic report following our decision, and such decision is irrevocable. As a filer under the JOBS Act, we will implement new accounting standards subject to the effective dates required for non-public entities.

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FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014‑09 (Topic 606), “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”

Issued in May 2014, ASU 2014‑09 will require an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers using a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of the contracts. In August 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2015‑14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date. This amendment defers the effective date of ASU 2014‑09 by one year. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016‑ 08”, “Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Gross versus Net),” which amends the principal versus agent guidance and clarifies that the analysis must focus on whether the entity has control of the goods or services before they are transferred to the customer. In addition, the FASB issued ASU Nos. 2016‑20, “Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers” and 2016‑12, “Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients”, both of which provide additional clarification of certain provisions in Topic 606. These Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) updates are effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, but early adoption is permitted. Early adoption is permitted only as of annual reporting periods after December 15, 2016. The standard permits the use of either the ‘retrospective’ or ‘retrospectively with the cumulative effect’ transition method. For non-public companies, the ASC updates are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Corporation expects to adopt ASU 2014-09 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019 and is evaluating all revenue streams, accounting policies, practices and reporting to identify and understand any impact on the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

FASB ASU 2017‑04 (Topic 350), “Intangibles – Goodwill and Others”

Issued in January 2017, ASU 2017‑04 simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. ASU 2017‑04 is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 including interim periods within those periods. ASU 2017‑04 is effective for non-public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021 including interim periods within those periods. The Corporation is evaluating the effect that ASU 2017‑04 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

FASB ASU 2017‑01 (Topic 805), “Business Combinations”

Issued in January 2017, ASU 2017‑01 clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. ASU 2017‑01 is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 including interim periods within those periods, while for non-public companies the ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Corporation is evaluating the effect that ASU 2017‑01 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

FASB ASU 2016‑15 (Topic 320), “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments”

Issued in August 2016, ASU 2016‑15 provides guidance on eight specific cash flow issues and their disclosure in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The issues addressed include debt prepayment, settlement of zero-coupon debt, contingent consideration in business combinations, proceeds from settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from settlement of BOLI, distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the Predominance principle. ASU 2016‑15 is effective for public companies for the annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. For non-public companies ASU 2016‑15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Corporation 

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is evaluating the impact of this guidance and does not anticipate a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASU 2016‑13 (Topic 326), “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”

Issued in June 2016, ASU 2016‑13 significantly changes how companies measure and recognize credit impairment for many financial assets. The new current expected credit loss model will require companies to immediately recognize an estimate of credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of the financial assets that are in the scope of the standard. The ASU also makes targeted amendments to the current impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities. ASU 2016‑13 is effective for public companies for the annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. For non-public companies the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within the fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2021. The Corporation is evaluating the effect that ASU 2016‑13 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

FASB ASU 2016‑02 (Topic 842), “Leases”

Issued in February 2016, ASU 2016‑02 revises the accounting related to lessee accounting. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases. The new lease guidance also simplifies the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions primarily because lessees must recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. ASU 2016‑02 is effective for public companies for the first interim period within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. For non-public companies the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within the fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2020. In July 2018 ASU 2018-11 was issued which creates a new, optional transition method for implementing ASU 2016-02 and a lessor practical expedient for separating lease and non-lease components and has the same effective date as ASU 2016-02.  Under the optional transition method of ASU 2018-11, the Corporation may initially apply the new lease standard at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption.  The Corporation is evaluating the effects that ASU 2016‑02 and ASU 2018-11 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

FASB ASU 2016‑01 (Subtopic 825‑10), “Financial Instruments – Overall, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”

Issued in January 2016, ASU 2016‑01 provides that equity investments will be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. When fair value is not readily determinable, an entity may elect to measure the equity investment at cost, minus impairment, plus or minus any change in the investment’s observable price. For financial liabilities that are measured at fair value, the amendment requires an entity to present separately, in other comprehensive income, any change in fair value resulting from a change in instrument-specific credit risk. For public companies, ASU 2016‑01 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For non-public companies the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within the fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply this guidance on a prospective or retrospective basis. ASU 2018‑03, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825‑10) clarifies certain aspects of ASU 2016‑01 and has the same effective dates for non-public companies. The Corporation is evaluating the effects that ASU 2016‑01 and ASU 2018‑03 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

FASB ASU 2017‑08 (Subtopic 310‑20), “Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310‑20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities”

Issued in March 2017, ASU 2017‑08 shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendment requires the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendment does not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. For public business entities, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and

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interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. For non-public companies the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within the fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2020. The Corporation is evaluating the effect that ASU 2017‑08 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

FASB ASU 2017‑12 (Subtopic 815), “Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities”

Issued in August 2017, ASU 2017‑12 better aligns hedge accounting with an organization’s risk management activities in the financial statements. In addition, the ASU simplifies the application of hedge accounting guidance in areas where practice issues exist. Specifically, the proposed ASU eases the requirements for effectiveness testing, hedge documentation and application of the shortcut and the critical terms match methods. Entities would be permitted to designate contractually specified components as the hedged risk in a cash flow hedge involving the purchase or sale of nonfinancial assets or variable rate financial instruments. In addition, entities would no longer separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness. Also, entities, may choose refined measurement techniques to determine the changes in fair value of the hedged item in fair value hedges of benchmark interest rate risk. For public business entities, the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2020.  Early application is permitted in any interim period after issuance of the ASU for existing hedging relationships on the date of adoption and the effect of adoption should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption (that is, the initial application date). The Corporation has evaluated ASU 2017‑12, and has determined it has no hedging strategies for which it plans to implement the ASU but we will consider the impact of the ASU on future hedging strategies that may arise.

 

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

You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes and the discussion under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for the year ended December 31, 2017 (the “2017 10‑K”) included in Meridian Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K filed with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”).

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 

Meridian Corporation (the “Corporation”) may from time to time make written or oral “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to Meridian Corporation’s strategies, goals, beliefs, expectations, estimates, intentions, capital raising efforts, financial condition and results of operations, future performance and business. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “pro forma,” “looking forward,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” or similar expressions generally indicate a forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which, in whole or in part, are beyond Meridian Corporation’s control). Numerous competitive, economic, regulatory, legal and technological factors, among others, could cause Meridian Corporation’s financial performance to differ materially from the goals, plans, objectives, intentions and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements.   Meridian Corporation cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive, and neither such factors nor any such forward-looking statement takes into account the impact of any future events. All forward-looking statements and information set forth herein are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions as of the date hereof and speak only as of the date they are made. For a more complete discussion of the assumptions, risks and uncertainties related to our business, you are encouraged to review Meridian Corporation’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and, for periods prior to the completion of the holding company reorganization, Meridian Bank’s filings with the FDIC, including Meridian Bank’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that update or provide information in addition to the information included in the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings, if any. Meridian

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Corporation does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Meridian Corporation or by or on behalf of Meridian Bank.

 

Critical Accounting Policies, Judgments and Estimates

Our accounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP and conform to general practices within the industry in which we operate. To prepare financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates, assumptions and judgments based on available information. These estimates, assumptions and judgments affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions and judgements are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements and, as this information changes, actual results could differ from the estimates, assumptions and judgments reflected in the financial statements. In particular, management has identified several accounting policies that, due to the estimates, assumptions and judgements inherent in those policies, are critical in understanding our financial statements.

These policies include (i) determining the provision and allowance for loan and lease losses, and (ii) the determination of fair value for financial instruments. Management has presented the application of these policies to the audit committee of our board of directors.

These critical accounting policies, along with other significant accounting policies, are presented in in Note 1 of the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 included in the 2017 10‑K.

Recent Acquisitions

As disclosed previously, Meridian Bank acquired HJ Wealth Management, LLC in April 2017.

Executive Overview

The following items highlight the Corporation’s results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to the same periods in 2017, and the changes in its financial condition as of September 30, 2018 as compared to December 31, 2017. More detailed information related to these highlights can be found in the sections that follow.

Three Month Results of Operations

·

Net income for common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $2.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, an increase of $1.6 million  as compared to net income of $1.1 million for the same period in 2017.

·

Return on average equity (“ROE”) and return on average assets (“ROA”) for the three months ended September 30, 2018 were 10.16% and 1.16%, respectively.

·

Net interest income increased $1.1 million, or 14.1%, to $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $7.3 million for the same period in 2017.

·

Provision for loan and lease losses (the “Provision”) of $291 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was a decrease of $374 thousand from the $665 thousand Provision recorded for the same period in 2017.

·

Non-interest income of $9.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was a $1.3 million or 12.3% decrease from the same period in 2017.

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·

Mortgage banking income decreased $1.6 million, or 16.5%, to $8.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $9.9 million for the same period in 2017.

·

Non-interest expense of $13.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 decreased $1.3 million, or 8.4%, from $15.0 million for the same period in 2017.

Nine Month Results of Operations

·

Net income for common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $5.8 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, an increase of $3.9 million as compared to net income of $1.9 million for the same period in 2017.

·

ROE and ROA for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 were 7.47% and 0.87%, respectively.

·

Net interest income increased $3.1 million, or 14.7%, to $24.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $21.1 million for the same period in 2017.

·

The Provision of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was a decrease of $200 thousand from the $1.5 million Provision recorded for the same period in 2017.

·

Non-interest income of $24.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was a $2.6 million or 9.6% decrease from the same period in 2017.

·

Mortgage banking income decreased $4.7 million, or 18.7%, to $20.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $25.1 million for the same period in 2017.

·

Non-interest expense of $40.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 decreased $2.7 million, or 6.3%, from $43.1 million for the same period in 2017.

Changes in Financial Condition

·

Total assets of $959.8 million as of September 30, 2018 increased $103.8 million, or 12.1%, from $856.0 million as of December 31, 2017.

·

Consolidated stockholders’ equity of $107.0 million as of September 30, 2018 increased $5.6 million from $101.4 million as of December 31, 2017.

·

Total portfolio loans and leases, excluding mortgage loans held for sale, as of September 30, 2018 were $806.8 million, an increase of $112.2 million, or 16.1%, from $694.6 million as of December 31, 2017.

·

Total non-performing loans and leases of $2.9 million represented 0.36% of portfolio loans and leases as of September 30, 2018 as compared to $3.2 million, or 0.45% of portfolio loans and leases, as of December 31, 2017.

·

The $7.7 million allowance for loan losses (“Allowance’), as of September 30, 2018, represented 0.96% of portfolio loans and leases, as compared to $6.7 million, or 0.96% of portfolio loans and leases, as of December 31, 2017.

·

Total deposits of $781.9 million as of September 30, 2018 increased $154.8 million, or 24.7%, from $627.1 million as of December 31, 2017.

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Key Performance Ratios

Key financial performance ratios for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 are shown in the table below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

 

 

    

2018

    

2017

    

2018

    

2017

 

Annualized return on average equity

 

 

10.16

%  

 

7.77

%  

 

7.47

%  

 

5.24

%

Annualized return on average assets

 

 

1.16

%  

 

0.70

%  

 

0.87

%  

 

0.49

%

Net interest margin (tax effected yield)

 

 

3.72

%  

 

3.91

%  

 

3.83

%  

 

3.94

%

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.30

 

$

0.91

 

$

0.51

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.42

 

$

0.30

 

$

0.90

 

$

0.51

 

 

The following table presents certain key period-end balances and ratios as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

December 31, 

 

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

    

2018

    

2017

 

Book value per common share

 

$

16.70

 

$

15.86

 

Tangible book value per common share

 

$

15.91

 

$

15.00

 

Allowance as a percentage of loans and leases held for investment

 

 

0.96

%  

 

0.96

%

Tier I capital to risk weighted assets

 

 

12.03

%  

 

12.86

%

Tangible common equity ratio (1)

 

 

10.67

%  

 

11.27

%

Loans held for investment

 

$

806,788

 

$

694,637

 

Total assets

 

$

959,829

 

$

856,035

 

Stockholders' equity

 

$

107,018

 

$

101,363

 


(1)

Tangible common equity ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a reconciliation of this measure to its most comparable GAAP measure.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q  is a financial performance measure not recognized by GAAP, “tangible common equity”. Our management used the measure of the tangible common equity ratio to assess our capital strength. We believe that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors because, by removing the impact of our goodwill and other intangible assets, it allows investors to more easily assess our capital adequacy. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered a substitute for any regulatory capital ratios and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. The table below provides the non-GAAP reconciliation for our tangible common equity ratio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 

 

December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

    

2018

    

2017

Tangbile common equity ratio:

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

107,018

 

101,363

Less:

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

899

 

899

Intangible assets

 

4,215

 

4,596

Tangible common equity

 

101,904

 

95,868

Total assets

 

959,829

 

856,035

Less:

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

899

 

899

Intangible assets

 

4,215

 

4,596

Tangible assets

 

954,715

 

850,540

Tangible common equity ratio

 

10.67%

 

11.27%

 

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The following sections discuss, in detail, the Corporation’s results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to the same periods in 2017, and the changes in its financial condition as of September 30, 2018 as compared to December 31, 2017.

Components of Net Income

Net income is comprised of five major elements:

·

Net Interest Income, or the difference between the interest income earned on loans, leases and investments and the interest expense paid on deposits and borrowed funds;

·

Provision For Loan and Lease Losses, or the amount added to the Allowance to provide for estimated inherent losses on portfolio loans and leases;

·

Non-interest Income, which is made up primarily of mortgage banking income, wealth management income, gains and losses from the sale of loans, gains and losses from the sale of investment securities available for sale and other fees from loan and deposit services;

·

Non-interest Expense, which consists primarily of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy, loan expenses, professional fees and other operating expenses; and

·

Income Taxes, which include state and federal jurisdictions.

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net interest income is an integral source of the Corporation’s revenue. The tables below present a summary, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, of the Corporation’s average balances and yields earned on its interest-earning assets and the rates paid on its interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin is the net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. The net interest spread is the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. The difference between the net interest margin and the net interest spread is the results of net free funding sources such as noninterest deposits and stockholders’ equity.

Total interest income for the three months ending September 30, 2018 was $11.6 million, which represented a $2.4 million, or 25.9%, increase compared with the three months ending September 30, 2017. The increase in income was attributable to a $147.1 million increase in average interest earning assets, year over year, helped by an increase of 23 basis points in yield on earning assets, to 5.12% from 4.89%, for same period in 2017. The commercial loan portfolio yield, in particular, rose 31 basis points over the same period in 2017. Total interest expense rose $1.3 million or 72.7% to $3.2 million for the third quarter of 2018, compared with $1.9 million for the third quarter of 2017. The increase was primarily due to an increase in average interest bearing deposits of $114.4 million, year over year, as well as an overall increase of 60 basis points in the cost of interest-bearing funds reflective of the overall increase in market rates.

Net interest income increased $1.1 million, or 14.1%, to $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $7.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The net-interest margin, although strong, decreased 19 basis points for the third quarter of 2018 at 3.72%, compared with 3.91% for the third quarter of 2017. The decrease in net interest margin reflects the pressure from the rising cost of funds, which has outpaced the favorable trend in yield on interest earning assets during the quarter.  The strength in the Corporation’s net-interest margin in the face of rising cost of funds reflects the size and asset quality of the loan portfolio, as well as the $20.8 million or 20.5% increase in average non-interest bearing deposits period over period.

Total interest income for the nine months ending September 30, 2018 was $32.3  million, which represented a $6.2 million, or 24.2%, increase compared with the nine months ending September 30, 2017. The increase in income was attributable to a  $126.6 million increase in average interest earning assets, year over year, helped by an increase of 24 basis points in

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yield on earning assets, to 5.07% from 4.83%, for same period in 2017. The commercial loan portfolio and home equity loan portfolio yields, in particular, rose 36 and 46 basis points, respectively. Total interest expense rose $3.2 million or 65.6%  to  $8.0 million for the first nine months of 2018, compared with $4.8 million for the first nine months of 2017. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to an increase in average interest bearing deposits of $114.6 million, year over year, as well as an overall increase of 49 basis points in the cost of interest-bearing funds reflective of the overall increase in market rates.

Net interest income increased $3.1 million, or 14.7%, to $24.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $21.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The net-interest margin, although strong, decreased 11 basis points for the first nine months of 2018 at 3.83%, compared with 3.94% for the first nine months of 2017. The strength in the Corporation’s net-interest margin reflects the size and asset quality of the loan portfolio, as well as the $13.6 million or 13.8% increase in average non-interest bearing deposits period over period.

Analyses of Interest Rates and Interest Differential

The tables below present the major asset and liability categories on an average daily balance basis for the periods presented, along with interest income, interest expense and key rates and yields on a tax equivalent basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

Yields/

 

Average

 

Income/

 

Yields/

(dollars in thousands)

    

Balance

    

Expense

    

rates

    

Balance

    

Expense

    

rates

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due from banks

 

$

5,872

 

 

28

 

1.89%

 

$

3,642

 

 

11

 

1.20%

Federal funds sold

 

 

477

 

 

 2

 

1.87%

 

 

945

 

 

 3

 

1.26%

Investment securities(1)

 

 

57,574

 

 

350

 

2.41%

 

 

50,774

 

 

292

 

2.28%

Loans held for sale

 

 

39,847

 

 

462

 

4.64%

 

 

33,816

 

 

333

 

3.91%

Loans held for investment(1)

 

 

791,914

 

 

10,758

 

5.36%

 

 

659,430

 

 

8,596

 

5.17%

Total loans

 

 

831,761

 

 

11,220

 

5.33%

 

 

693,246

 

 

8,929

 

5.11%

Total interst-earning assets

 

 

895,684

 

 

11,600

 

5.12%

 

 

748,607

 

 

9,235

 

4.89%

Noninterest earning assets

 

 

40,645

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,051

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

936,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

788,658

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

$

104,857

 

 

351

 

1.33%

 

$

83,165

 

 

135

 

0.64%

Money market and savings deposits

 

 

238,086

 

 

919

 

1.53%

 

 

214,956

 

 

499

 

0.92%

Time deposits

 

 

257,250

 

 

1,215

 

1.87%

 

 

187,642

 

 

573

 

1.21%

Total deposits

 

 

600,193

 

 

2,485

 

1.64%

 

 

485,763

 

 

1,207

 

0.99%

Short-term borrowings

 

 

85,026

 

 

491

 

2.29%

 

 

95,669

 

 

326

 

1.35%

Long-term borrowings

 

 

6,650

 

 

48

 

2.86%

 

 

12,388

 

 

74

 

2.37%

Total Borrowings

 

 

91,676

 

 

539

 

2.33%

 

 

108,057

 

 

400

 

1.47%

Subordinated Debentures

 

 

9,308

 

 

171

 

7.30%

 

 

13,376

 

 

244

 

7.24%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

701,177

 

 

3,195

 

1.81%

 

 

607,196

 

 

1,851

 

1.21%

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

 

122,454

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101,611

 

 

 

 

 

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

 

 

6,193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,472

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

829,824

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

717,279

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

106,505

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71,379

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders' equity and liabilities

 

$

936,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

788,658

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

 

$

8,405

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

7,384

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.31%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.68%

Net interest margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.72%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.91%

(1)

Yields and net interest income are reflected on a tax-equivalent basis.

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2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 

 

Average

 

Income/

 

Yields/

 

Average

 

Income/

 

Yields/

(dollars in thousands)

    

Balance

    

Expense

    

rates

    

Balance

    

Expense

    

rates

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due from banks

 

$

5,175

 

 

64

 

1.66%

 

$

6,765

 

 

49

 

0.97%

Federal funds sold

 

 

784

 

 

11

 

1.89%

 

 

836

 

 

 6

 

0.96%

Investment securities(1)

 

 

54,144

 

 

958

 

2.37%

 

 

49,526

 

 

828

 

2.24%

Loans held for sale

 

 

31,074

 

 

1,017

 

4.36%

 

 

28,419

 

 

833

 

3.92%

Loans held for investment(1)

 

 

755,925

 

 

30,209

 

5.28%

 

 

634,951

 

 

24,329

 

5.12%

Total loans

 

 

786,999

 

 

31,226

 

5.28%

 

 

663,370

 

 

25,162

 

5.07%

Total interst-earning assets

 

 

847,102

 

 

32,259

 

5.07%

 

 

720,497

 

 

26,045

 

4.83%

Noninterest earning assets

 

 

41,393

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34,340

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

888,495

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

754,837

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

$

103,623

 

 

851

 

1.10%

 

$

76,618

 

 

304

 

0.53%

Money market and savings deposits

 

 

228,107

 

 

2,212

 

1.30%

 

 

210,593

 

 

1,356

 

0.86%

Time deposits

 

 

247,244

 

 

3,109

 

1.68%

 

 

177,215

 

 

1,418

 

1.07%

Total deposits

 

 

578,974

 

 

6,172

 

1.43%

 

 

464,426

 

 

3,078

 

0.89%

Short-term borrowings

 

 

70,959

 

 

1,123

 

2.12%

 

 

88,711

 

 

788

 

1.19%

Long-term borrowings

 

 

6,720

 

 

142

 

2.83%

 

 

12,650

 

 

215

 

2.27%

Total Borrowings

 

 

77,679

 

 

1,265

 

2.18%

 

 

101,361

 

 

1,003

 

1.32%

Subordinated Debentures

 

 

9,527

 

 

525

 

7.37%

 

 

13,376

 

 

725

 

7.25%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

666,180

 

 

7,962

 

1.60%

 

 

579,163

 

 

4,806

 

1.11%

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

 

112,616

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99,001

 

 

 

 

 

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

 

 

5,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,731

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

784,691

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

684,895

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

103,804

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

69,942

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders' equity and liabilities

 

$

888,495

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

754,837

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

 

$

24,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

21,239

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.47%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.72%

Net interest margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.83%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.94%

(1)

Yields and net interest income are reflected on a tax-equivalent basis.

Rate/Volume Analysis (tax-equivalent basis)

The rate/volume analysis table below analyzes dollar changes in the components of interest income and interest expense as they relate to the change in balances (volume) and the change in interest rates (rate) of tax-equivalent net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same periods in 2017, allocated by rate and

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volume. Changes in interest income and/or expense attributable to both volume and rate have been allocated proportionately based on the relationship of the absolute dollar amount of the change in each category.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018 Compared to 2017

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Rate

    

Volume

    

Total

    

Rate

    

Volume

    

Total

Interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due from banks

 

$

 8

 

 9

 

17

 

$

35

 

(20)

 

15

Federal funds sold

 

 

 5

 

(6)

 

(1)

 

 

 6

 

(1)

 

 5

Investment securities(1)

 

 

17

 

41

 

58

 

 

49

 

81

 

130

Loans held for sale

 

 

66

 

63

 

129

 

 

101

 

83

 

184

Loans held for investment(1)

 

 

341

 

1,821

 

2,162

 

 

819

 

5,061

 

5,880

Total loans

 

 

407

 

1,884

 

2,291

 

 

920

 

5,144

 

6,064

Total interest income

 

$

437

 

1,928

 

2,365

 

$

1,008

 

5,206

 

6,214

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest checking

 

$

174

 

42

 

216

 

$

412

 

135

 

547

Money market and savings deposits

 

 

361

 

59

 

420

 

 

735

 

121

 

856

Time deposits

 

 

383

 

259

 

642

 

 

999

 

692

 

1,691

Total interest-bearing deposits

 

 

918

 

360

 

1,278

 

 

2,146

 

948

 

3,094

Short-term borrowings

 

 

390

 

(225)

 

165

 

 

603

 

(268)

 

335

Long-term borrowings

 

 

76

 

(102)

 

(26)

 

 

67

 

(140)

 

(73)

Total borrowings

 

 

466

 

(327)

 

139

 

 

670

 

(408)

 

262

Subordinated debentures

 

 

14

 

(87)

 

(73)

 

 

19

 

(219)

 

(200)

Total interest expense

 

 

1,398

 

(54)

 

1,344

 

 

2,836

 

320

 

3,156

Interest differential

 

$

(961)

 

1,982

 

1,021

 

$

(1,828)

 

4,886

 

3,058


(1)Yields and net interest income are reflected on a tax-equivalent basis.

For the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017, the favorable change in net interest income due to volume changes was driven largely from growth in the loan portfolio, which increased $138.5 million on average over the three month periods. This increase contributed $1.9 million to interest income. Total investment securities, cash and cash equivalents were relatively flat, period over period. On the funding side, interest checking and money market accounts together rose $42.3 million on average, reducing net interest income by $94 thousand. Time deposits increased $72.1 million on average, causing an increase to interest expense of $259 thousand. Lower levels of borrowings, down $16.4 million on average affected net interest income $327 thousand favorably, and lower levels of subordinated debt contributed $87 thousand to the net interest income over the three month periods compared.

For the three months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017, the unfavorable change in net interest income due to rate changes was driven largely from the increase in cost of funds, particularly from wholesale funding such as borrowings and time deposits, which rose 86 and 65 basis points, respectively. Core deposits, such as interest checking and money market accounts rose 69 and 63 basis points, respectively. These unfavorable rate changes were partially offset by favorable rate changes in interest earning assets. Overall, the increase in interest income from volume changes contributed $2.0 million and out-paced the unfavorable rate changes to improve net interest income by $1.0 million.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017, the favorable change in net interest income due to volume changes was driven largely from growth in the loan portfolio, which increased $123.6 million on average over the nine month periods. This increase contributed $5.1 million to interest income.  Cash and cash equivalents were relatively flat, period over period, while investment securities average balances increased $4.6 million period over period. On the funding side, interest checking and money market accounts together rose $44.5 million on average, reducing net interest income by $256 thousand. Time deposits increased $70.0 million on average, causing an increase to interest expense of $692 thousand. Lower levels of borrowings, down $23.7 million on average affected net interest income $408 

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thousand favorably, and lower levels of subordinated debt contributed $219 thousand to the net interest income over the nine month periods compared.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017, the unfavorable change in net interest income due to rate changes was driven largely from the increase in cost of funds, particularly from wholesale funding such as borrowings and time deposits, which rose 86 and 61 basis points, respectively. Core deposits, such as interest checking and money market accounts rose 57 and 44 basis points, respectively. These unfavorable rate changes were partially offset by favorable rate changes in interest earning assets. Overall, the increase in interest income from volume changes contributed $4.9 million to interest income and out-paced the unfavorable rate changes to improve net interest income by $3.1 million.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

The Corporation actively manages its interest rate sensitivity position. The objectives of interest rate risk management are to control exposure of net interest income to risks associated with interest rate movements and to achieve sustainable growth in net interest income. The Corporation’s Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”), using policies and procedures approved by the Corporation’s Board of Directors, is responsible for the management of the Corporation’s interest rate sensitivity position. The Corporation manages interest rate sensitivity by changing the mix, pricing and re-pricing characteristics of its assets and liabilities, through the management of its investment portfolio, its offerings of loan and selected deposit terms and through wholesale funding. Wholesale funding consists of multiple sources including borrowings from the FHLB, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s discount window and certificates of deposit from institutional brokers, including the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”), and listing services.

The Corporation uses several tools to measure its interest rate risk including interest rate sensitivity analysis, or gap analysis, market value of portfolio equity analysis, interest rate simulations under various rate scenarios and tax-equivalent net interest margin trend reports. The results of these reports are compared to limits established by the Corporation’s ALCO policies and appropriate adjustments are made if the results are outside the established limits.

The following table demonstrates the annualized result of an interest rate simulation. The simulation assumes rate shifts occur upward and downward on the yield curve in even increments over the first twelve months (ramp). This simulation assumes that there is no growth in interest-earning assets or interest-bearing liabilities over the next twelve months. The changes to net interest income shown below are in compliance with the Corporation’s policy guidelines.

Summary of Interest Rate Simulation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in Net Interest

 

Change in Net Interest

 

 

 

Income Over the Twelve

 

Income Over the Twelve

 

 

 

Months Beginning After

 

Months Beginning After

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

December 31, 2017

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Percentage

    

Amount

    

Percentage

 

+300 basis points

 

$

206

 

0.65

%  

$

1,561

 

5.29

%

+200 basis points

 

$

157

 

0.50

%  

$

1,035

 

3.50

%

+100 basis points

 

$

93

 

0.29

%  

$

518

 

1.75

%

-100 basis points

 

$

(237)

 

(0.75)

%  

$

(601)

 

(2.04)

%

 

The above interest rate simulation suggests that the Corporation’s balance sheet is slightly asset sensitive as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The table indicates that a 100, 200 or 300 basis point increase in interest rates would have a modestly positive impact from rising rates on net interest income over the next 12 months. The simulated exposure to a change in interest rates is contained, manageable and well within policy guidelines. The results continue to drive our funding strategy of increasing relationship-based accounts (core deposits) and utilizing term deposits to fund short to medium duration assets.

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Gap Analysis

Management measures and evaluates the potential effects of interest rate movements on earnings through an interest rate sensitivity “gap” analysis. Given the size and turnover rate of the originated mortgage loans held for sale, these loans are treated as having a maturity of 12 months or less. Interest rate sensitivity reflects the potential effect on net interest income when there is movement in interest rates. An institution is considered to be asset sensitive, or having a positive gap, when the amount of its interest-earning assets repricing within a given period exceeds the amount of its interest-bearing liabilities also repricing within that time period. Conversely, an institution is considered to be liability sensitive, or having a negative gap, when the amount of its interest-bearing liabilities repricing within a given period exceeds the amount of its interest-earning assets also within that time period. During a period of rising interest rates, a negative gap would tend to decrease net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to increase net interest income. During a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income, while a positive gap would tend to decrease net interest income.

The following tables present the interest rate gap analysis of our assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2018

(dollars in thousands)

    

12 Months
or Less

    

1-2 Years

    

2-5 Years

    

Greater Than 5
years and Not
Rate Sensitive

    

Total

Cash and investments

 

$

40,738

 

5,754

 

12,255

 

27,525

 

86,272

Loans, net (1)

 

 

450,571

 

90,119

 

242,404

 

50,027

 

833,121

Other Assets

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

40,436

 

40,436

Total Assets

 

 

491,309

 

95,873

 

254,659

 

117,988

 

959,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

 

16,566

 

9,080

 

16,852

 

82,057

 

124,555

Interest-bearing deposits

 

 

379,611

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

379,611

Time deposits

 

 

255,720

 

10,330

 

11,411

 

 —

 

277,461

FHLB advances

 

 

43,755

 

5,000

 

 —

 

 —

 

48,755

Other Liabilities

 

 

1,444

 

 —

 

 —

 

20,985

 

22,429

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

107,018

 

107,018

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

697,096

 

24,410

 

28,263

 

210,060

 

959,829

Repricing gap-positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Negative) Positive

 

$

(205,787)

 

71,463

 

226,396

 

(92,072)

 

 —

Cumulative repricing gap: Dollar amount

 

$

(205,787)

 

(134,324)

 

92,072

 

 —

 

 

Percent of total assets

 

 

(21.44)%

 

(13.99)%

 

9.59%

 

 —

 

 


(1)

Loans include portfolio loans and loans held for sale

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As of December 31, 2017

(dollars in thousands)

    

12 Months
or Less

    

1-2 Years

    

2-5 Years

    

Greater Than 5
years and Not
Rate Sensitive

    

Total

Cash and investments

 

$

26,648

 

7,475

 

8,523

 

52,542

 

95,188

Loans, net (1)

 

 

420,500

 

75,629

 

202,736

 

30,794

 

729,659

Other Assets

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

31,188

 

31,188

Total Assets

 

 

447,148

 

83,104

 

211,259

 

114,524

 

856,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noninterest-bearing deposits

 

 

11,414

 

10,116

 

23,960

 

54,964

 

100,454

Interest-bearing deposits

 

 

253,664

 

27,291

 

27,292

 

 —

 

308,247

Time deposits

 

 

159,808

 

52,830

 

5,770

 

 —

 

218,408

FHLB advances

 

 

99,750

 

1,800

 

7,063

 

13,308

 

121,921

Other Liabilities

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

5,642

 

5,642

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

101,363

 

101,363

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

524,636

 

92,037

 

64,085

 

175,277

 

856,035

Repricing gap-positive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Negative) Positive

 

 

(77,488)

 

(8,933)

 

147,174

 

(60,753)

 

 —

Cumulative repricing gap: Dollar amount

 

$

(77,488)

 

(86,421)

 

60,753

 

 —

 

 

Percent of total assets

 

 

(9.05)%

 

(10.10)%

 

6.88%

 

 —

 

 


(1)

Loans include portfolio loans and loans held for sale

Under the repricing gap analysis for both periods, we are liability-sensitive in the short-term mainly due to recent loan growth which has out-paced our core deposit growth. In addition, customer preference has been for short-term or liquid deposits. We generally manage our interest rate risk profile close to neutral, using a strategy that is focused on increasing our concentration of relationship-based transaction accounts through efforts of our business developers and new branches. The gap results presented could vary substantially if different assumptions are used or if actual experience differs from the assumptions used in the preparation of the gap analysis. Furthermore, the gap analysis provides a static view of interest rate risk exposure at a specific point in time and offers only an approximate estimate of the relative sensitivity of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities to changes in market interest rates. In addition, the impact of certain optionality is embedded in our balance sheet such as contractual caps and floors, and trends in asset and liability growth. Accordingly, we combine the use of gap analysis with the use of an earnings simulation model that provides a dynamic assessment of interest rate sensitivity.

PROVISION FOR LOAN AND LEASE LOSSES

For the three months ended September 30, 2018, the Corporation recorded a Provision of $291 thousand which was a $374 thousand decrease from the same period in 2017. Net charge-offs for the three months ended September 30, 2018 were $29 thousand as compared to $520 thousand for the same period in 2017.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Corporation recorded a Provision of $1.3 million which was a $187 thousand decrease from the same period in 2017. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $256 thousand as compared to $511 thousand of net charge-offs for the same period in 2017.

The decreased provision over both the three and nine month periods was the result of strong asset quality and the lower level of net charge-offs.  

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Asset Quality and Analysis of Credit Risk

Asset quality remains strong as of September 30, 2018, evidenced by total nonperforming loans and leases having decreased by $300 thousand, to $2.9 million, representing 0.36% of loans and leases held-for-investment as of September 30, 2018, compared to $3.2 million, or 0.45% of loans and leases held-for-investment, as of December 31, 2017. The decrease to nonperforming loans resulted from the pay-downs in the commercial and industrial portfolio as well as in the commercial construction portfolio.

The Allowance represented 0.96% of loans and leases held-for-investment, as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The Allowance to non-performing loans increased from 212.51% as of December 31, 2017 to 263.89% as of September 30, 2018.

As of September 30, 2018, the Corporation did not have OREO, as compared to $437 thousand as of December 31, 2017. The balance of OREO as of December 31, 2017 was comprised of one foreclosure, which consisted of two properties. These properties were sold in the quarter ended September 30, 2018 and the Corporation recorded a gain on sale of $57 thousand which is recorded in non-interest income. All OREO properties are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell.

As of September 30, 2018, the Corporation had $4.0 million of troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”), of which $3.5 million were in compliance with the modified terms and excluded from non-performing loans and leases. As of December 31, 2017, the Corporation had $2.6 million of TDRs, of which $1.9 million were in compliance with the modified terms, and were excluded from non-performing loans and leases. As of September 30, 2018, the Corporation  had a recorded investment of $6.5 million of impaired loans and leases which included $4.0 million of TDRs.

The Corporation continues to be diligent in its credit underwriting process and proactive with its loan review process, including the engagement of the services of an independent outside loan review firm, which helps identify developing credit issues. Proactive steps that are taken include the procurement of additional collateral (preferably outside the current loan structure) whenever possible and frequent contact with the borrower. The Corporation believes that timely identification of credit issues and appropriate actions early in the process serve to mitigate overall risk of loss.

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Nonperforming Assets and Related Ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of

 

 

September 30, 

 

December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

    

2018

    

2017

Non-performing assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonaccrual loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial mortgage

 

$

494

 

$

414

Home equity lines and loans

 

 

85

 

 

137

Residential mortgage

 

 

2,151

 

 

1,084

Commercial construction

 

 

 —

 

 

185

Total real estate loans

 

$

2,730

 

$

1,820

Commercial and industrial

 

 

192

 

 

1,326

Total nonaccrual loans

 

$

2,922

 

$

3,146

Loans 90 days or more past due and accruing

 

 

 —

 

 

11

Other real estate owned

 

 

 —

 

 

437

Total non-performing loans

 

$

2,922

 

 

3,157

Total non-performing assets

 

$

2,922

 

 

3,594

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubled debt restructurings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

TDRs included in non-performing loans

 

 

554

 

 

741

TDRs in compliance with modified terms

 

 

3,463

 

 

1,900

Total TDRs

 

$

4,017

 

$

2,641

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset quality ratios:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-performing assets to total assets

 

 

0.30%

 

 

0.42%

Non-performing loans to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total loans

 

 

0.35%

 

 

0.43%

Total loans held-for-investment

 

 

0.36%

 

 

0.45%

Allowance for loan losses to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total loans

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.92%

Total loans held-for-investment

 

 

0.96%

 

 

0.96%

Non-performing loans  

 

 

263.89%

 

 

212.51%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total loans and leases

 

$

840,832

 

$

729,661

Total loans and leases held-for-investment

 

$

806,788

 

$

694,637

Allowance for loan and lease losses

 

$

7,711

 

$

6,709

 

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Same Period in 2017

Total non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $9.2 million, down $1.3 million, or 12.3%, from the comparable period in 2017.  The overall decrease in non-interest income came primarily from our mortgage division. Mortgage banking revenue decreased over the period due primarily to lower margins, which decreased 50 basis points for the three month period.  The decline in mortgage banking revenue was offset slightly by a $214 thousand increase in fair value adjustments related to mortgage banking to ($333) thousand from ($547) thousand for the same period in 2017. Wealth management revenue was relatively flat for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to three months ended September 30, 2017.

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Same Period in 2017

Total non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $24.9 million, down $2.6 million, or 9.6%, from the same period in 2017.  The overall decrease in non-interest income came primarily from our mortgage division. Mortgage banking revenue decreased over the period due primarily to lower margins, which decreased 26 basis points for the nine month period.  The decline in mortgage banking revenue was offset slightly by hedging gains and fair value adjustments period over period.  Realized gains on derivatives related to mortgage banking, included in other non-interest income, increased $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 to $534 thousand, compared to a loss of ($798) thousand for the same period in 2017. The increase in realized gains was offset somewhat by a $572 thousand decline in fair value adjustments related to mortgage banking to ($472) thousand from $100 thousand for the same period in 2017. Wealth management revenue was up $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.

 

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Same Period in 2017

Total non-interest expense was $13.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, down $1.3 million, or 8.4%, from $15.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The decrease is mainly attributable to a reduction in salaries and employee benefits expense, which decreased $1.4 million or 13.8%, as full-time equivalent employees, particularly in the mortgage division were reduced. In addition, variable loan expenses decreased $231 thousand or 23.1%, reflecting the lower level of mortgage originations. Occupancy and equipment, data processing and advertising and promotion expenses were relatively flat for the comparable third quarters.  Professional and consulting expense for the three months ended September 30, 2018 included $230 thousand in costs related to the formation of the holding company. Other expenses increased $454 thousand or 41.6%, related to a one-time fair market value adjustment of $177 thousand to contingent assets, as well as higher levels of other employee-related expenses, shares tax expense, and other expense.

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Same Period in 2017

Total non-interest expense was $40.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, down $2.7 million, or 6.2%, from the same period in the 2017. The decrease is mainly attributable to a reduction in salaries and employee benefits expense, which decreased $3.0 million or 10.2%, as full-time equivalent employees, particularly in the mortgage division were reduced. In addition, variable loan expenses decreased $1.0 million or 34.8%, reflecting the lower level of mortgage originations. Occupancy and equipment, data processing and advertising and promotion expenses increased $52 thousand, $53 thousand, and $265 thousand, respectively, for the year-to-date period due largely to new business locations.  Professional and consulting expense included $230 thousand in costs related to the formation of the holding company. Other expenses were up $877 thousand or 27.4% compared to the prior year period.  The increase year-over-year related to amortization of intangible assets of $68 thousand, a one-time fair market value adjustment of $177 thousand to contingent assets, a $200 thousand reserve established for the open litigation as well as higher levels of other employee-related expenses, shares tax expense, up by $45 thousand and $192 thousand, respectively.

 

INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $774 thousand, as compared to $716 thousand for the same period in 2017, despite the $1.3 million increase in pre-tax income over this period. Our effective tax rate was 22.1% for the third quarter of 2018 and 33.9% for the third quarter of 2017.  The effective tax rate decreased primarily due to the reduction in the Federal statutory tax rate to 21% in 2018 from 34% in 2017,  due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was effective January 1, 2018.

Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $1.7 million, as compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2017, despite the $3.4 million increase in pre-tax income over this period.  Our effective tax rate was 22.3%

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for the first nine months of 2018 compared to 35.1% for the first nine months of 2017.  As noted above, the effective tax rate decreased primarily due to the reduction in the Federal statutory tax rate to 21% in 2018 from 34% in 2017, due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was effective January 1, 2018.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

As of September 30, 2018, total assets were $959.8 million compared with $856.0 million as of December 31, 2017. Total assets increased $103.8 million, or 12.1%, on a year-to-date basis primarily due to strong loan growth, partially offset by lower levels of cash.

Total loans, excluding mortgage loans held for sale, grew $112.2 million, or 16.1%, to $806.8 million as of September 30, 2018, from $694.6 million as of December 31, 2017.  The increase in loans is attributable to several commercial categories as we continue to grow our presence in the Philadelphia market area. Commercial loans increased $46.5 million, or 22.2%, during the first nine months of the year.  Commercial real estate and commercial construction loans combined increased $52.9 million, or 14.4%, during the first nine months of the year. Residential loans held in portfolio increased $18.0 million, or 55.2%, during the first nine months as certain loan products or terms were targeted to hold in portfolio. Residential mortgage loans held for sale decreased $980 thousand, or 2.8%, to $34.0 million as of September 30, 2018 from December 31, 2017.

Deposits were $781.9 million as of September 30, 2018, up $154.8 million, or 24.7%, from December 31, 2017. Non-interest bearing deposits increased $24.4 million, or 24.3%, from December 31, 2017. New business relationships fueled the increases.  Money market accounts/savings accounts increased $49.9 million, or 22.0%, since December 31, 2017 while interest-bearing checking accounts increased $21.5 million, or 26.2%, during the year. Certificates of deposit increased $59.1 million, or 27.0%, during the past nine months, paying off borrowings as a result of wholesale funds management in the rising rate environment. 

Capital

Consolidated stockholder’s equity of the Corporation was $107.0 million, or 11.15% of total assets as of September 30, 2018, as compared to $101.4 million, or 11.84% of total assets as of December 31, 2017. At September 30, 2018, the Tier 1 leverage ratio was 11.02%, the Tier 1 risk-based capital and common equity ratios were 12.03%, and total risk-based capital was 14.03%. At December 31, 2017, the Tier 1 leverage ratio was 12.37%, the Tier 1 risk-based capital and common equity ratios were 12.86%, and total risk-based capital was 15.53%.  Tangible book value per share was $15.91 as of September 30, 2018, compared with $15.00 as of December 31, 2017.

The following table presents the Corporation’s capital ratios and the minimum capital requirements to be considered “well capitalized” by regulators as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be well capitalized under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For capital adequacy

 

prompt corrective action

 

 

Actual

 

purposes *

 

provisions

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

 

$

119,825 

 

14.03%

 

$

68,312 

 

8.00%

 

$

85,389 

 

10.00%

Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

 

 

102,688 

 

12.03%

 

 

38,425 

 

4.50%

 

 

55,503 

 

6.50%

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

 

 

102,688 

 

12.03%

 

 

51,234 

 

6.00%

 

 

68,312 

 

8.00%

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

 

 

102,688 

 

11.02%

 

 

37,260 

 

4.00%

 

 

46,575 

 

5.00%

 

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December 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be well capitalized under

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For capital adequacy

 

prompt corrective action

 

 

Actual

 

purposes *

 

provisions

(dollars in thousands):

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

 

$

117,239

 

15.53%

 

$

60,376

 

8.00%

 

$

75,469

 

10.00%

Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

 

 

101,661

 

12.86%

 

 

33,961

 

4.50%

 

 

49,055

 

6.50%

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

 

 

97,084

 

12.86%

 

 

45,282

 

6.00%

 

 

60,376

 

8.00%

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

 

 

97,084

 

12.37%

 

 

31,582

 

4.00%

 

 

39,478

 

5.00%

*Excludes capital conservation buffer of 1.25% for 2017 and 1.875% for 2018.

The capital ratios for the  Corporation, as of September 30, 2018, as shown in the above tables, indicate levels above the regulatory minimum to be considered “well capitalized.” The capital ratios to risk-weighted assets have all decreased from their December 31, 2017 levels largely as a result of the increase in risk-weighted assets, much of which was in the commercial mortgage, construction, and commercial and industrial segments of the loan portfolio, which are typically risk-weighted at 100%.

Liquidity

Management maintains liquidity to meet depositors’ needs for funds, to satisfy or fund loan commitments, and for other operating purposes. Meridian’s foundation for liquidity is a stable and loyal customer deposit base, cash and cash equivalents, and a marketable investment portfolio that provides periodic cash flow through regular maturities and amortization or that can be used as collateral to secure funding. In addition, as part of its liquidity management, Meridian maintains a segment of commercial loan assets that are comprised of shared national credits (“SNCs”), which have a national market and can be sold in a timely manner. Meridian’s primary liquidity, which totaled $133.9 million at September 30, 2018, compared to $125.9 million at December 31, 2017, includes investments, SNCs, Federal funds sold, mortgages held-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents, less the amount of securities required to be pledged for certain liabilities. Meridian also anticipates scheduled payments and prepayments on its loan and mortgage-backed securities portfolios. In addition, Meridian maintains borrowing arrangements with various correspondent banks, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (“FHLB”) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (Federal Reserve) to meet short-term liquidity needs. Through its relationship at the Federal Reserve, Meridian had available credit of approximately $10.7 million at September 30, 2018. As a member of the FHLB, we are eligible to borrow up to a specific credit limit, which is determined by the amount of our residential mortgages, commercial mortgages and other loans that have been pledged as collateral. As of September 30, 2018, Meridian’s maximum borrowing capacity with the FHLB was $432.8 million. At September 30, 2018, Meridian had borrowed $137.1 million and the FHLB had issued letters of credit, on Meridian’s behalf, totaling $88.1 million against its available credit lines. At September 30, 2018, Meridian also had available $39 million of unsecured federal funds lines of credit with other financial institutions as well as $95.9 million of available short or long term funding through the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) program and $124.7 million of available short or long term funding through brokered CD arrangements. Management believes that Meridian has adequate resources to meet its short-term and long-term funding requirements.

Discussion of Segments

As of September 30, 2018, the Corporation has three principal segments as defined by FASB ASC 280, “Segment Reporting.” The segments are Banking, Mortgage Banking and Wealth Management (see Note 10 in the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements).

The Banking Segment recorded net income before tax (“operating margin”) of $2.4 million and $5.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, as compared to operating margin of $1.3 million and and $3.6 million for the same respective periods in 2017. Non-interest expense for both the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2018 includes $230 thousand in professional and consulting expense incurred related to the formation of the holding company.  The Banking Segment provided 68.8% and 76.6% of the Bank’s pre-tax profit for the three and

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nine month periods ended September 30, 2018, respectively, as compared to 59.8% and 87.0% for the same respective periods in 2017.

The Wealth Management Segment recorded operating margin of $34 thousand and $640 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, as compared to operating margin of $181 thousand and $201 thousand for the same respective periods in 2017. Non-interest expense for both the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2018 includes the impact of the one-time fair market value adjustment of $177 thousand to contingent assets.  Prior to our wealth management expansion due to the acquisition in April of 2017, revenue and expenses for wealth management services were immaterial and were included in the Banking Segment.

The Mortgage Banking Segment recorded operating margin of $1.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to operating margins of $668 thousand and $335 thousand for the same respective periods in 2017.  Mortgage Banking income and expenses decreased due to lower margins and origination volume.  

Off Balance Sheet Risk

The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the loan agreement. Total commitments to extend credit at September 30,  2018 were $261.2 million, as compared to $220.2 million at December 31, 2017.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation to a customer for a third party. Such standby letters of credit are issued to support private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is similar to that involved in granting loan facilities to customers. The Corporation’s obligation under standby letters of credit at September 30, 2018 amounted to $2.5 million, as compared to $1.8 million at December 31, 2017.

Estimated fair values of the Corporation’s off-balance sheet instruments are based on fees and rates currently charged to enter into similar loan agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing. Since fees and rates charged for off-balance sheet items are at market levels when set, there is no material difference between the stated amount and the estimated fair value of off-balance sheet instruments.

Recent Litigation

See “Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings” below for information regarding a lawsuit filed in November 2017 against the Corporation.

Regulatory Update

The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”), which was designed to ease certain restrictions imposed by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, was enacted into law on May 24, 2018. Most of the changes made by the Act can be grouped into five general areas:  mortgage lending; certain regulatory relief for “community” banks; enhanced consumer protections in specific areas, including subjecting credit reporting agencies to additional requirements; certain regulatory relief for large financial institutions, including increasing the threshold at which institutions are classified a systemically important financial institutions (from $50 billion to $250 billion) and therefore subject to stricter oversight, and revising the rules for larger institution stress testing; and certain changes to federal securities regulations designed to promote capital formation. Some of the key provisions of the Act as it relates to community banks and bank holding companies include, but are not limited to: (i) designating mortgages held in portfolio as “qualified mortgages” for banks with less than $10 billion in assets, subject to certain documentation and product limitations; (ii) exempting banks with less than $10 billion in assets from Volcker Rule requirements relating to proprietary trading; (iii) simplifying capital calculations for banks with less than $10 billion in assets by requiring federal

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banking agencies to establish a community bank leverage ratio of tangible equity to average consolidate assets not less than 8% or more than 10% and provide that banks that maintain tangible equity in excess of such ratio will be deemed to be in compliance with risk-based capital and leverage requirements; (iv) assisting smaller banks with obtaining stable funding by providing an exception for reciprocal deposits from FDIC restrictions on acceptance of brokered deposits; (v) raising the eligibility for use of short-form Call Reports from $1 billion to $5 billion in assets; and (vi) clarifying definitions pertaining to high volatility commercial real estate loans (HVCRE), which require higher capital allocations, so that only loans with increased risk are subject to higher risk weightings. The Corporation continues to analyze the changes implemented by the Act and further rulemaking from federal banking regulators, but, at this time, does not believe that such changes will materially impact the Corporation’s business, operations, or financial results.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

See the discussion of quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risks in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations – Interest Rate Summary,” “– Interest Rate Sensitivity,” and “Gap Analysis” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management, with the participation of the Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule l3a-l5 (e) promulgated under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2018. Based on this evaluation, the Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of September 30, 2018 to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in the reports that the Corporation files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting identified during the quarter ended September 30, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II–OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

On November 21, 2017, three former employees of the mortgage-banking division of the Bank filed suit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Juan Jordan et al. v. Meridian Bank, Thomas Campbell and Christopher Annas, against the Bank purporting to be a class and collective action seeking unpaid and overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law, and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act of 1968 on behalf of similarly situated plaintiffs. In February 2018, the Bank answered the complaint and presented affirmative defenses. In March 2018, plaintiffs’ counsel and the Bank agreed to move forward with non-binding mediation. Although the Bank believes it has strong and meritorious defenses, given the uncertainty of litigation, the preliminary stage of the case, and the legal standards that must be met for, among other things, success on the merits, the Bank has recorded a $200 thousand reserve as a reasonable estimate for possible losses that may result from this action. This estimate may change from time to time, and actual losses could vary.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Not applicable.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

On August 24, 2018, Meridian Corporation (the “Corporation”), acquired the Bank in a merger and reorganization effected under Pennsylvania law and in accordance with the terms of a Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated April 26, 2018 (the “Agreement”).  Pursuant to the Agreement, on August 24, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. each of the 6,402,385 outstanding shares of the Bank’s $1.00 par value common stock formerly held by its shareholders was converted into and exchanged for one newly issued share of the Corporation’s par value common stock, and the Bank became a subsidiary of the Corporation.

Item 6. Exhibits.

The exhibits filed or incorporated by reference as part of this report are listed in the Exhibit Index, which appears at page 49.

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

    

Description

2.1

 

Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated April 26, 2018 by and between Registrant, Bank and Meridian Interim Bank, filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K on August 24, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference. 

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation of Registrant, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K on August 24, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.

3.2

 

Bylaws of Registrant, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K on August 24, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.

31.1

 

Rule 13a‑14(a)/ 15d‑14(a) Certification of the Principal Executive Officer, filed herewith.

31.2

 

Rule 13a‑14(a)/ 15d‑14(a) Certification of the Principal Financial Officer, filed herewith.

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Section 1350 Certifications, filed herewith.

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

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

Date:

November 14, 2018

Meridian Bank

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Christopher J. Annas

 

 

 

Christopher J. Annas

 

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Denise Lindsay

 

 

 

Denise Lindsay

 

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

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