NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES INC - Quarter Report: 2008 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

 

 

Commission file number: 000-33411

 

NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

(276) 873-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

n/a

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

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

 

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

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).         Yes o No x

 

 

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

 

9,999,262 shares of common stock, par value $2.00 per share, outstanding as of August 4, 2008.

 

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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

 

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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007

(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

 

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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007

(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

 

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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AND SHARE DATA)

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

 

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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007

(IN THOUSANDS INCLUDING SHARE DATA)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

 

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NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007

(IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. (“the Company”) is a financial holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of a community bank. New Peoples Bank, Inc. (“the Bank”) was organized and incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia on December 9, 1997. The Bank commenced operations on October 28, 1998, after receiving regulatory approval. As a state chartered bank, the Bank is subject to regulation by the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In addition, as a member of the Federal Reserve System, the Bank is also subject to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Bank provides general banking services to individuals, small and medium size businesses and the professional community of southwestern Virginia, southern West Virginia, and eastern Tennessee. On June 9, 2003, the Company formed two wholly owned subsidiaries, NPB Financial Services, Inc. and NPB Web Services, Inc. On July 7, 2004 the Company established NPB Capital Trust I for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities. On September 27, 2006, the Company established NPB Capital Trust 2 for the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities.

 

The financial statements conform to U. S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general industry practices. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position at June 30, 2008, and the results of operations for the six month and three month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the notes to financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. The results of operations for the six month and three month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

The preparation of financial statements 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.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities at the dates indicated are as follows:

 

 

At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, all securities were classified as available for sale.

 

The Bank, as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank, is required to hold stock in each. These equity securities are restricted from trading and are recorded at a cost of $5.3 million and $4.3 million at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at June 30, 2008, by contractual maturity, are shown in the following schedule. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

 

Investment securities with a carrying value of $3.9 million and $3.2 million at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required by law.

 

Loans receivable outstanding are summarized as follows:

 

 

The following is a summary of information at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 pertaining to nonperforming assets:

 

At June 30, 2008, impaired loans totaled $3.3 million with a valuation allowance of $912 thousand. At December 31, 2007, impaired loans totaled $9.6 million with a valuation allowance of $1.2 million.

 

A summary of transactions in the allowance for loan losses is as follows:

 

 

Basic earnings per share computations are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year. Dilutive earnings per share reflect the additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Potential common shares that may be issued relate to outstanding options and are determined by the Treasury method.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

On June 5, 2008, a majority of the shareholders voted in favor of amending the articles of incorporation to increase the authorized number of common stock from 12 million shares to 50 million shares. The amendment to the articles of incorporation was made on June 24, 2008.

 

In June 2008, the Company obtained a three year revolving line of credit totaling $6.5 million from Silverton Bank. This line of credit replaced the existing line of credit totaling $1.5 million. The interest rate is priced at Wall Street Journal Prime, or 5.00% at June 30, 2008, and will change as the Wall Street Journal Prime rate changes, subject to a floor rate of 5.00%. Collateral for the line of credit is the subsidiary, New Peoples Bank, Inc. common stock. The balance at June 30, 2008 was $4.5 million with $2.0 million available for future draws. The purpose of the line of credit is for general operations and capital injections to the subsidiaries.

 

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS157”) which provides a framework for measuring and disclosing the fair value under generally accepted accounting principles. SFAS 157 requires disclosures about the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized in the balance sheet in periods subsequent to initial recognition, whether the measurements are made on a recurring basis (for example, available for sale investment securities) or on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired loans).

 

SFAS 157 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. SFAS 157 also establishes fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities include debt and equity securities and derivative contracts that are traded in an exchange market, as well as U. S. Treasury, other U. S. Government and agency mortgage-backed debt securities that are highly liquid and are actively traded in over-the-counter markets.

 

Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and derivative contracts whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This category generally includes certain derivative contracts and impaired loans.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and 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 the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. For example, this category generally includes certain private equity investments, retained residual interests in securitizations, residential mortgage servicing rights, and highly structured or long-term derivative contracts.

 

Investment Securities Available for Sale – Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices. The Company’s available for sale securities, totaling $4.4 million June 30, 2008, are the only assets whose fair values are measured on a recurring basis using Level 1 inputs from active market quotes.

 

Loans – The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company is predominantly an asset based lender with real estate serving as collateral on a substantial majority of loans. From time to time a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. Loans which are deemed to be impaired are primarily valued on a nonrecurring basis at the fair values of the underlying real estate collateral. Such fair values are obtained using independent appraisals, which the Company considers to be Level 2 inputs. The aggregate carrying amount of impaired loans at June 30, 2008 was $3.3 million.

 

 

 

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

 

Caution About Forward Looking Statements

We make forward looking statements in this quarterly report that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward looking statements include statements regarding our profitability, liquidity, allowance for loan losses, interest rate sensitivity, market risk, growth strategy, and financial and other goals. The words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” or other similar words or terms are intended to identify forward looking statements.

 

These forward looking statements are subject to significant uncertainties because they are based upon or are affected by factors including the following: the ability to successfully manage our growth or implement our growth strategies if we are unable to identify attractive markets, locations or opportunities to expand in the future; maintaining capital and liquidity levels adequate to support our growth; maintaining cost controls and asset quality as we open or acquire new branches; reliance on our management team, including our ability to attract and retain key personnel; the successful management of interest rate risk; changes in general economic and business conditions in our market area; changes in interest rates and interest rate policies; risks inherent in making loans such as repayment risks and fluctuating collateral values; competition with other banks and financial institutions, and companies outside of the banking industry, including those companies that have substantially greater access to capital and other resources; demand, development and acceptance of new products and services; problems with technology utilized by us; changing trends in customer profiles and behavior; and changes in banking and other laws and regulations applicable to us.

 

Because of these uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward looking statements. In addition, our past results of operations do not necessarily indicate our future results.

 

Overview

At June 30, 2008, the Company’s total assets were $793.1 million as compared to $766.0 million at December 31, 2007. Total loans increased to $702.4 million at June 30, 2008 from $682.3 million at year end 2007. Total deposits were $660.0 million at June 30, 2008 from $657.0 million at December 31, 2007.

 

The Company had a record net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 of $1.2 million, as compared to $901 thousand for the same period ended June 30, 2007. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $1.9 million as compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2007. Basic net income per share was $0.12 for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $0.09 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Basic net income per share was $0.19 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $0.17 for the same period in 2007.

 

We intend to expand our franchise in southern West Virginia and open our 31^st office in Bluewell, West Virginia in August 2008.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

Certain critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. The most critical accounting policy relates to our provision for loan losses, which reflects the estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of our borrowers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, our estimates would be updated, and additional provisions could be required. For further discussion of the estimates used in determining the allowance for loan losses, we refer you to the section on “Provision for Loan Losses” below.

Balance Sheet Changes

At June 30, 2008, total assets were $793.0 million, an increase of $27.1 million, or 3.54%, over December 31, 2007.

 

Total loans increased $20.1 million, or 2.96%, to $702.4 million at June 30, 2008 from $682.3 million at December 31, 2007. We have purposely kept loan growth at a minimum as we remain focused on minimizing credit risks in the loan portfolio in the current economic downturn.

 

Demand and savings deposits have grown steadily in 2008. Total demand and savings deposits have increased $19.1 million, or 12.30%, during the first half of 2008. This is the result of increased core deposits as newer branches mature, as well as success from new demand deposit products and stronger commercial relationships. Time deposits have decreased in the first six months of 2008 from $501.8 million at December 31, 2007 to $485.4 million at June 30, 2008. We have intentionally reduced our time deposits as they are relatively more expensive in the current environment than other financing options, such as demand deposits. Overall, total deposits increased slightly to $659.8 million at June 30, 2008 from $657.0 million at December 31, 2007.

 

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We increased borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank by $17.6 million, or 41.53%, to $60.1 million at June 30, 2008 from $42.4 million at December 31, 2007. The borrowings include two ten year fixed rate principal reducing borrowings totaling $12.0 million that were obtained in the second quarter of 2008 at an average interest rate of 4.07%. These funds were used to fund real estate loans. The overnight borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank have been used to replace higher cost time deposits.

Net Interest Income, Net Interest Margin, and Interest Sensitivity

Net interest income increased $879 thousand, or 14.05%, to $7.1 million for the second quarter of 2008 from $6.3 million for the same period in 2007. Net interest income for the first six months of 2008 increased $1.8 million, or 15.12%, to $13.9 million from $12.0 million in 2007. The increase is the result of increased loan volume and lower cost deposits.

 

Total interest income increased $430 thousand, or 3.45%, to $12.9 million for second quarter 2008 from $12.5 million in the second quarter of 2007. Total interest income increased $2.1 million for the first six months of 2008 to $26.2 million as compared to $24.2 million for the same period in 2007. Interest income grew at a slower pace in the second quarter of 2008 as a result of the realization of the effects of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in late 2007 and early 2008.

 

Interest expense was significantly lower at $5.8 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2008 from $6.2 million in the same quarter of 2007. This represents a decrease of $449 thousand, or 7.23%, for the quarterly comparisons. Interest expense of $12.4 million for the first six months of 2008 was $236 thousand higher than $12.1 million for the same period in 2007. As we continue to lower interest expense on our deposits and source of funds, we anticipate interest expense to grow only slightly as a result of volume and not due to interest rates, subject to interest rate volatility.

 

The net interest margin for the first six months of 2008 was 3.98% and was virtually the same as the same period in 2007, which was 3.99%.   With the Federal Reserve interest rate cuts to help stimulate the economy during the first quarter of 2008, the immediate impact of these changes resulted in a lower rate for earning assets as they repriced more quickly than our deposits. However, we have begun to benefit from these rate cuts as our short term certificates of deposit reprice at lower interest rates. We anticipate the net interest margin to slightly improve throughout 2008 as short term certificates of deposit reprice at lower interest rates and as loan volume increases.

 

At June 30, 2008, we had a negative cumulative gap rate sensitivity ratio of 32.14% for the one year re-pricing period, compared to a negative cumulative gap of 32.86% at December 31, 2007. This generally indicates that earnings would improve in a declining interest rate environment as liabilities re-price more quickly than assets. Conversely, earnings would probably decrease in periods during which interest rates are increasing. We believe as our liabilities reprice more quickly than our assets in the near future, our cost of funds will decrease more quickly than our yield on earning assets. We are strategically positioned to improve earnings in this low interest rate environment. We are closely monitoring the interest rate environment and will make changes as deemed necessary.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses was $300 thousand for the second quarter of 2008 compared with $440 thousand for the same period in 2007. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the provision for loan losses was $550 thousand as compared to $740 thousand in 2007. The allowance for loan losses was $6.7 million at June 30, 2008 and $6.6 million at December 31, 2007. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans was 0.95% at June 30, 2008 and 0.97% at the end of 2007. Net loans charged off for the first half of 2008 were $522 thousand as compared to $246 thousand for the first half of 2007. Of the $522 thousand net charge offs in 2008, $223 thousand, or 74.33%, were related to three credits that were charged off as the result of a similar related suspected fraud incident. Recovery efforts on these credits are being aggressively pursued by legal counsel.

 

The calculation of the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy. The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based upon management’s judgment and analysis. The following factors are evaluated in determining the adequacy of the allowance: risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, current and historical loss experience, concentrations and internal and external factors such as general economic conditions.

 

Certain risks exist in the Bank’s loan portfolio. Since the Bank began in 1998, we have experienced significant loan growth each year. Although we have experienced lenders who are familiar with their customer base, some of the loans are too new to have exhibited signs of weakness. Recent expansions into new markets increase potential credit risk. In addition, a majority of the loans are collateralized by real estate located in our market area. It is our policy to sufficiently collateralize loans to minimize loss exposures in case of default. The recent negative trends in the national real estate market and economy pose potential threats. Local real estate market values have been and remain stable, while national real estate markets have experienced a downturn. It is uncertain as to when or if local real estate values will be impacted. We do not believe that there will be a severely negative effect in our market area, but we deem it prudent to assign more of the allowance to these types of loans. In addition, higher fuel costs may have an impact upon small businesses and consumers. The market area is somewhat diverse, but certain areas are more reliant upon agriculture and coal mining. As

 

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a result, increased risk of loan impairments is possible if these industries experience a significant downturn. However, we do not foresee this happening in the near future. We consider these factors to be the primary higher risk characteristics of the loan portfolio.

 

Given the current market environment and the risks in the Bank’s loan portfolio, we are addressing them by making the following improvements to the credit administration process. In January 2008, we hired a Chief Credit Officer to oversee the credit administration function of the Bank. We also have further evaluated our loan portfolio by engaging a third party loan review company who conducted a loan review in January 2008. We are currently reorganizing the credit administration area to create greater efficiency and to enhance the credit underwriting process. In addition, a new loan policy is being developed better addressing the risk factors.

 

Due to the risk factors previously mentioned, all loans classified as other assets especially mentioned, substandard, doubtful and loss are individually reviewed for impairment. An evaluation is made to determine if the collateral is sufficient for each of these credits. If an exposure exists, a specific allowance is directly made for the amount of the potential loss and these credits are considered impaired. The evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. Impaired loans decreased to $3.3 million with a valuation allowance of $912 thousand at June 30, 2008 as compared to $9.6 million in impaired loans with a $1.2 million valuation allowance at December 31, 2007. Great efforts are being made to minimize future losses on these credits. As economic conditions and performance of our loans change, it is possible that future increases may be needed to the allowance for loan losses.

 

As of June 30, 2008, there were 48 loans in non-accrual status totaling $2.7 million, or 0.39% of total loans. At December 31, 2007, there were 57 non-accrual loans totaling $2.9 million, or 0.43% of total loans. Loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing interest totaled $32 thousand, or 0.005% of total loans, at June 30, 2008 as compared to $267 thousand, or 0.04% of total loans at December 31, 2007. It is our policy to stop accruing interest on a loan, and to classify that loan as non-accrual, under the following circumstances: (a) whenever we are advised by the borrower that scheduled principal or interest payments cannot be met, (b) when our best judgment indicates that payment in full of principal and interest can no longer be expected, or (c) when any such loan or obligation becomes delinquent for 90 days unless it is both well secured and in the process of collection. Non-accrual loans did not have a significant impact on interest income in any of the periods presented. No loans are classified as troubled debt restructurings as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 15, “Accounting by Debtors and Creditors for Troubled Debt Restructurings.” There are also no loans identified as “potential problem loans.” We do not have any commitments to lend additional funds to non-performing debtors.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income increased to $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2008 from $1.0 million in 2007. For the six months ending June 30, 2008, noninterest income was $2.8 million as compared to the same period in 2007 of $2.1 million. The increase is primarily related to increased overdraft fee income on deposit accounts generated through operational growth and increased fee income earned by our subsidiary, NPB Financial Services. Noninterest income as a percentage of average assets (annualized) was 0.73% and 0.62% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense totaled $6.6 million for the second quarter of 2008 as compared to $5.6 million for the second quarter of 2007. Noninterest expense year-to-date June 30, 2008 was $13.4 million as compared to $11.0 million in 2007. The increase was largely due to additional staffing and expenses associated with the 3 new branches opened, 2 branches purchased, the general growth in operations, and increased FDIC assessments. Salaries and benefits increased $500 thousand, or 15.16%, from $3.3 million for the second quarter of 2007 to $3.8 million for the same period in 2008. We have been evaluating noninterest expenses and making reductions as deemed necessary. This has already resulted in a $123 thousand reduction in salary and benefits expenses when comparing the first quarter of 2008 to the second quarter of 2008. This is being accomplished through attrition. We expect noninterest expense to increase for the remainder of 2008 but at a lesser pace than prior years as we continue to implement cost reductions in operations. Noninterest expense as a percentage of average assets (annualized) increased to 3.48% for the first six months of 2008 as compared to 3.31% for the first six months of 2007.

 

Our efficiency ratio, which is defined as noninterest expense less intangible expenses divided by the sum of net interest income plus noninterest income, was 76.30% for the second quarter of 2008 as compared to 76.67% for the same period in 2007. The efficiency ratios for the first six months of 2008 and 2007 are 79.61% and 77.81%, respectively. The ratio was higher as the result of additional staffing for new branches in 2007. We anticipate this ratio to continue to improve. The ratio of assets to full-time equivalent employees was $2.2 million and $2.1 million at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.

 

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Capital

Total capital at the end of the second quarter of 2008 was $47.4 million as compared to $45.2 million at the end of December 31, 2007. The increase is the result of retained earnings for the quarter. Regulatory capital ratios remain in excess of regulatory requirements.

 

No cash dividends have been paid historically and none are anticipated in the foreseeable future. The Company’s strategic plan is to grow at a much slower pace than in the earlier years of operation. To accommodate this growth and have sufficient capital, earnings will need to be retained.

Line of Credit

On June 30, 2008, the Company obtained a $6.5 million revolving line of credit for operating purposes and future growth. This line of credit replaced a closed end line of credit totaling $1.5 million. The line has a term of 3 years and a variable interest rate equal to Wall Street Journal Prime, subject to a floor rate of 5.00%. The Company pledged as collateral the common stock of its subsidiary, New Peoples Bank, Inc. The total outstanding borrowing on the line of credit is $4.5 million as of June 30, 2008. The Company borrowed against the line $4.0 million and injected this as capital in its subsidiary, New Peoples Bank, Inc. Available credit remaining on the line is $2.0 million.

Liquidity

At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, we had liquid assets in the form of cash, due from banks and federal funds sold of approximately $27.0 and $22.3 million, respectively. At June 30, 2008, all of our investments are classified as available-for-sale, providing an additional source of liquidity in the amount of $519 thousand, which is net of those securities pledged as collateral for public funds. In the second quarter of 2008, we utilized $7.0 million of our Federal Home Loan Bank line of credit as a letter of credit for public funds. Subsequent to quarter end June 30, 2008, available for sale securities provide $4.0 million in additional sources of liquidity.

 

At June 30, 2008, we had borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank totaling $60.1 million as compared to $42.4 million at December 31, 2007. Of these borrowings, $32.9 million are overnight and subject to interest rate changes daily. Term notes of $15.2 million mature in the year 2012. Two additional borrowings totaling $12.0 million were obtained during the second quarter to fund various real estate loans. These two borrowings are fixed rate, principal reducing to $0 at the maturity in 2018. As mentioned above, we also used the line of credit to issue a letter of credit for $7.0 million to the Treasury Board of Virginia for collateral on public funds. An additional $47.9 million were available on June 30, 2008 on the $103.6 million line of credit which is secured by a blanket lien on residential real estate loans.

 

Our loan to deposit ratio was 106.47% at June 30, 2008 and 103.84% at year end 2007. We anticipate this ratio to decrease as we open the new branch in Bluewell, West Virginia in the third quarter of 2008. We can further lower the ratio as management deems appropriate by managing the rate of growth in our loan portfolio and by offering special promotions to entice new deposits. This can be done by changing interest rates charged or limiting the amount of new loans approved.

 

In the event we need additional funds, we have the ability to purchase federal funds under established lines of credit totaling $20.4 million.

 

Additional liquidity is expected to be provided by the future growth that management expects in deposit accounts and from loan repayments. We believe that this future growth will result from an increase in market share in our targeted trade area.   With the lines of credit available and the anticipated deposit growth, we believe we have adequate liquidity to meet our requirements and needs for the foreseeable future.

 

Off Balance Sheet Items

There have been no material changes to the off-balance sheet items disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

 

Contractual Obligations

There have been no other material changes to the contractual obligations disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

There have been no material changes in market risks faced by the Company since December 31, 2007. For information regarding the Company’s market risk, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

 

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We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer (our “CEO”) and our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (our “CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance that (a) the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (b) such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that our disclosure controls and procedures will detect or uncover every situation involving the failure of persons within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our periodic reports.

 

Our management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting which provide reasonable assurance regarding (i) the reliability of financial reporting, (ii) and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and (iii) the timely detection or prevention of unauthorized use of the Company’s assets. No changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting or control over our assets.

 

In the course of our operations, we may become a party to legal proceedings. We are not aware of any material pending or threatened legal proceedings.

There have been no material changes in the risk factors faced by the Company from those disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

The Company opened its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 22, 2008. As the first order of business at the Annual Meeting, the shareholders elected directors to serve until the 2011 Annual Meeting, as follows:

 

 

 

 

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Following the election of the directors, the Annual Meeting was adjourned until June 5, 2008, when the Annual Meeting was reconvened to consider an amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation to increase the authorized shares of common stock from 12,000,000 to 50,000,000.  At the reconvened meeting on June 5, 2008, the amendment to the articles of incorporation was passed with 5,412,884 voting in favor, 904,148 voting against, 125,292 Broker non-votes, and 73,285 abstaining.

 

No other matters were voted on at the Annual Meeting.

Not Applicable

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 10-Q, and this list includes the exhibit index:

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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.

 

 

 

 

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