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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORP - Annual Report: 2012 (Form 10-K)

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012; or

¨  Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Commission file number 000-29829

 

PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

 

Washington 91-1815009
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or Organization)  

 

1101 S. Boone Street

Aberdeen, Washington 98520-5244

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (360) 533-8870

 

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None

 

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:

Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes ¨ No x

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

Yes ¨ No x

 

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

Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes x No ¨

 

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

 

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 definition of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in rule 12b of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company x  

 

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

Yes ¨ No x

 

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant at June 30, 2012, was $40,055,643.

 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, $1.00 par value as of February 28, 2013, was 10,121,853 shares.

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant's Proxy Statement filed in connection with its annual meeting of shareholders to be held April 24, 2013 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

 

 
 

 

PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR

ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
PART I    
  Forward Looking Information 3
     
  Item 1. Business 4
       
  Item 1A. Risk Factors 17
       
  Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 24
       
  Item 2. Properties 25
       
  Item 3. Legal Proceedings 25
       
  Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 25
       
PART II    
  Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 26
       
  Item 6. Selected Financial Data 27
       
  Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 28
       
  Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 57
       
  Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 57
       
  Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 58
       
  Item 9B. Other Information 58
       
PART III    
  Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 58
       
  Item 11. Executive Compensation 59
       
  Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 59
       
  Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence 59
       
  Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 59
       
PART IV    
  Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 60
       
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-1 – F-46
   
SIGNATURES 63
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PART I

 

Forward Looking Information

 

This document contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on the current beliefs and assumptions of our management, and on information currently available to them. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our possible future results of operations set forth under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates" or similar expressions.

 

Any forward-looking statements in this document are subject to risks relating to, among other things, the factors described under the heading "Risk Factors" in Item 1A below, as well as the following:

 

1.          changing laws, regulations, standards, and government programs and policies, that may limit our revenue sources, significantly increase our costs, including compliance and insurance costs, cause or contribute to rising interest rates, and place additional burdens on our limited management resources;

 

2.          stagnant economic or business conditions, nationally and in the regions in which we do business, that have resulted in, and may continue to result in, among other things, challenges with respect to credit quality and/or reduced demand for credit and other banking services, and additional workout and other real estate owned (“OREO”) expenses;

 

3.          decreases in real estate and other asset prices, whether or not due to changes in economic conditions, that may reduce the value of the assets that serve as collateral for many of our loans;

 

4.          competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions that may impede our ability to attract and retain depositors, borrowers and other customers, retain our key employees, and/or maintain and improve our net interest margin and income and non-interest income, such as fee income; and

 

5.          a lack of liquidity in the market for our common stock that may make it difficult or impossible for you to liquidate your investment in our stock or lead to distortions in the market price of our stock.

 

Our management believes our forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many of the factors that will determine our future results, financial condition, and share value are beyond our ability to predict or control. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements.

 

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ITEM 1. Business

 

Pacific Financial Corporation (the “Company” or “Pacific”) is a bank holding company headquartered in Aberdeen, Washington. The Company owns one bank, Bank of the Pacific (the “Bank”), which is also located in Washington. The Company was incorporated in the State of Washington in February, 1997, pursuant to a holding company reorganization of the Bank.

 

The Company conducts its banking business through 16 branches located in communities throughout Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties in Southwest Washington, and Whatcom and Skagit Counties in Northwest Washington. The Company also operates a branch in Gearhart, Oregon. During 2012, the Company opened a loan production office in Burlington, Washington, and it plans to open a second loan production office in Vancouver, Washington in first quarter 2013. Additionally, the Company is in the process of establishing a full service branch in Warrenton, Oregon, with an estimated opening in the fourth quarter of 2013. On January 29, 2013, the Bank entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Aberdeen, Washington, Astoria, Oregon, and Seaside, Oregon branches of Sterling Savings Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sterling Financial Corporation. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions of closing, is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2013.

 

Pacific Financial Corporation is a reporting company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and the Company's common stock is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board™ under the symbol PFLC.OB. Revenue, net income and total assets for the Company for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 are presented below:

 

(dollars in thousands)  For Year Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010 
Revenue:               
Net Interest Income  $24,011   $23,685   $22,879 
Non-interest Income   9,391    7,614    8,451 
Total Revenue   33,402    31,299    31,330 
Net Income  $4,785   $2,818   $1,634 
Total Assets  $643,594   $641,254   $644,403 

 

For additional selected financial information, please see “Item 6. Selected Financial Data” below.

 

Pacific's filings with the SEC, including its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, periodic current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to these reports, are available free of charge through links from our website at http://www.bankofthepacific.com to the SEC's site at http://www.sec.gov, as soon as reasonably practicable after filing with the SEC. You may also access our filings with the SEC directly from the EDGAR database found on the SEC's website. By making reference to our website above and elsewhere in this report, we do not intend to incorporate any information from our site into this report.

 

The Bank

 

Bank of the Pacific was organized in 1978 and opened for business in 1979 to meet the need for a regional community bank with local interests to serve the small to medium-sized businesses and professionals in the coastal region of western Washington. The Bank initially focused on coastal communities in western Washington, but it has expanded into the Bellingham, Washington area and, more recently, communities along the northern Oregon coast. Products and services offered by the Bank include personal and business deposit products and services and various loan and credit products as described in greater detail below.

 

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Deposit Products and Services

 

The Bank's primary sources of deposits are individuals and businesses in its local markets. Bank management has made a concerted effort to attract deposits in our local market areas through competitive pricing and delivery of quality products. The Bank offers a traditional array of deposit products, including non-interest bearing checking accounts, interest-bearing checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposits. These accounts earn interest at rates established by management based on competitive market factors and management’s strategic objectives in regards to the types or maturities of deposit liabilities from time to time. Services which accompany the deposit products include sweep accounts, wire services, safety deposit boxes, online banking, private banking, and cash management and other treasury management services. Private banking services provide high net worth clients customized financial solutions to help meet their financial goals.

 

The Bank provides 24-hour online banking to its customers with access to account balances and transaction histories, plus an electronic check register to make account management and reconciliation easier. The online banking system is compatible with budgeting software like Intuit's Quicken® or Microsoft's Money®. In addition, the online banking system includes the ability to transfer funds, make loan payments, reorder checks, and request statement reprints, provides loan calculators and allows for e-mail exchanges with representatives of the Bank. Also, for a nominal fee, customers can request stop payments and pay an unlimited number of bills online. These services, along with rate and other information, can be accessed through the Bank's website at http://www.bankofthepacific.com.

 

In addition to providing accounts and services to local customers, the Bank utilizes brokered deposits from time to time, which are deposits that are acquired from outside the region. The Bank also participates in the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) which uses a deposit-matching program to distribute deposit balances in excess of insurance or other limits across participating banks. Our participation in CDARS is intended to enhance our ability to attract and retain customers and increase deposits by providing additional FDIC coverage to customers. Due to the nature of the placement of the funds, CDARS deposits are classified as “brokered deposits” by regulatory agencies. Brokered deposits for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

Year Ended  Brokered
Deposits
   CDARS   Total
Outstanding
   Percentage of
Total Deposits
 
                 
2012  $19,239,000   $5,191,000   $24,430,000    4.5%
2011  $13,000,000   $5,294,000   $18,294,000    3.3%
2010  $27,220,000   $1,984,000   $29,204,000    5.4%

 

In determining whether to take brokered deposits, the Bank considers current market interest rates, profitability to the Bank, and matching deposits and loan products. Brokered deposits in excess of ten percent of total deposits are subject to additional FDIC assessment premiums. Our balance of brokered deposits (excluding CDARS) bears interest at 0.65% to 1.70% and matures as follows: 2013 - $2,191,000; 2014 - $809,000; 2015 - $5,000,000; 2016 - $7,000,000; 2017 – $3,239,000 and 2018 - $1,000,000.

 

The Bank's deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to applicable legal limits under the Deposit Insurance Fund. The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and is regulated by the Washington Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks (“Washington Division”), and the FDIC.

 

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The Company is not dependent on any significant individual customers, entities or group of related entities for deposits. There are no deposit relationships exceeding two percent of total deposits.

 

Lending Activities

 

General. Lending products offered by the Bank include real estate loans, commercial loans, agriculture loans, installment loans, and residential mortgage loans. The majority of the Company’s loan portfolio is comprised of real estate loans, which constitute $366,943,000, or 79.6%, of total loans outstanding. Commercial real estate loans represent $212,797,000, or 46.1%, and residential construction, land development and other land loans represent $31,411,000, or 6.8% at December 31, 2012. See "Footnote 4 – Loans" in the audited consolidated financial statements included under Item 15 of this report for balances in each of our lending categories as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

The Bank originates loans primarily in its local markets. Loans to borrowers outside of Washington and Oregon total $61,832,000, or 13.4%, of total loans at December 31, 2012. Of this amount, $49,966,000, or 10.8% of total loans, are government guaranteed loans purchased in the secondary market that were not originated by us. Additionally, our loan portfolio includes $3,424,000 in loans purchased from and originated by other financial institutions, representing 0.7% of total loans.

 

Underwriting and Credit Administration. The Bank's lending activities are guided by policies that are reviewed and approved annually by our board of directors. These policies address the types of loans, underwriting standards, structure and pricing considerations, and compliance with laws, regulations and internal lending limits. As part of our credit administration process, we routinely engage external loan specialists to perform asset quality reviews. These reviews consist of sampling loans to review individual borrower loan files for adherence to policy and underwriting standards, proper loan administration, and asset quality. In addition, the management executive committee and credit administration staff meet quarterly with loan personnel to review loan risk assessments on loans greater than $500,000 with an internal risk rating of watch or worse. See the subheading “Classification of Loans” in this section below.

 

Our loan policies also establish loan approval authority for certain officers individually. Loan officer lending authority ranges from $5,000 to $500,000 for certain loan officers. Credit risk officers can approve loans up to $2,500,000. The chief credit officer can approve loans up to $3,000,000. Loans greater than $3,000,000 must be approved by a five member Management Loan Committee made up of the chief credit officer, credit risk officers, commercial lending manager, and commercial team leader. Additionally, loans with a risk rating of substandard or worse, with balances of $2,000,000 or greater, must also be approved by the Management Loan Committee. The Loan Committee of our Board of Directors meets at least quarterly to review the allowance for credit losses, summary of loans reviewed by the Management Loan Committee, loan policy exceptions, and various key credit metrics. The Bank’s legal lending limit was $16,000,000 at December 31, 2012. The internal lending limit is $7,500,000 and represents the maximum lending limit to individual borrowers and related entities. The Bank does not have significant loan concentrations to any individual customer, entity or group of related entities.

 

The Bank's underwriting policies focus on assessment of each borrower's ability to service and repay the debt, and the availability of collateral to secure the loan. Depending on the nature of the borrower and the purpose and amount of the loan, the Bank's loans may be secured by a variety of collateral, including real estate, business assets, and personal assets. The value of our collateral is subject to change. See the discussion under the subheading "Lending Activities—Classification of Loans" for additional information regarding our periodic evaluation of collateral values. Analysis of whether to make a loan to a particular borrower requires consideration of (1) the borrower’s character, (2) the borrower’s financial condition as reflected in current financial statements, (3) the borrower’s management capability, (4) the borrower’s industry, and (5) the economic environment in which the loan will be repaid. Before closing a loan, the Bank’s loan documentation files will include financial statements of the borrower, guarantors, endorsers and co-makers. We seek income verification on loans other than homogenous non-real estate consumer loans. Tax returns are considered an excellent source of financial information. Applicable credit reports (Dunn & Bradstreet, Equifax or credit bureau reports) are also required on all loans. Financial statements reviewed by third party accountants are required for commercial loans between $3 million and $5 million. Audited financial statements are required on commercial credits of $5 million or more. In addition, in instances where a borrower or guarantor maintains liquidity that is a material factor in loan approval, verification of that liquidity is sought.

 

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The Bank generally requires guarantor support on commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans to entities, where applicable, and certain consumer loans. Loans to closely held corporations will normally be guaranteed by the major stockholders. On occasion, we may choose to make exceptions to this policy for long-standing customers and others. However, we seek to keep these exceptions to the minimum necessary to retain good customers, and exceptions must be approved by credit administration. In addition, as a policy, loans that are to legal entities formed for the limited purpose of the business or project being financed require personal guarantees in support of the loan. Similarly, the Bank's policy is not to engage in non-recourse financing on commercial and commercial real estate loans. Before extending credit to a business, the Bank looks closely at its evaluation of the borrower’s management ability, financial history, including cash flow of the borrower and all guarantors (referred to as “global cash flow” in our industry), and the liquidation value of the collateral. Emphasis is placed on having a comprehensive understanding of the borrower’s and guarantors’ cash flow and on financial due diligence.

 

The Company's loan portfolio does not include permanent residential mortgage loans originated as subprime loans, “Alt-A” loans, or no documentation, interest only or option adjustable rate loans.

 

Commercial Lending. The Bank's commercial and agricultural loans consist primarily of secured revolving operating lines of credit, equipment financing, accounts receivable and inventory financing and business term loans, some of which may be partially guaranteed by the Small Business Administration or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Company’s credit policies determine advance rates against the different forms of collateral that can be pledged against commercial loans. Typically, the majority of loans will be limited to a percentage of the underlying collateral values such as equipment, eligible accounts receivable and finished inventory. Individual advance rates may be higher or lower depending upon the financial strength of the borrower, quality of the collateral and/or term of the loan.

 

The Bank provides secured and unsecured loans to commercial borrowers. Unsecured loans totaled $2,192,000 at December 31, 2012, or 0.5% of total loans as of that date.

 

Commercial Real Estate. The Bank originates commercial real estate and multifamily loans within its primary market areas. Owner-occupied commercial real estate loans are preferred. Underwriting standards require that commercial and multifamily real estate loans not exceed 65-80% of the lower of appraised value at origination or cost of the underlying collateral, depending upon specific property type. The cash flow coverage to debt servicing requirement is generally that annual cash flow be a minimum of between 1.25-1.35 times debt service for commercial real estate loans and 1.25 times debt service for multifamily loans. Cash flow coverage is calculated using a market interest rate.

 

Commercial real estate and multifamily loans typically involve a greater degree of risk than single-family residential mortgage loans. Payments on loans secured by multifamily and commercial real estate properties are dependent on successful operation and management of the properties and repayment of these loans is affected by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy. The Bank seeks to minimize these risks by scrutinizing the financial condition of the borrower, the quality and value of the collateral, and the management of the property securing the loan. In addition, the Bank reviews the commercial real estate loan portfolio annually to evaluate the performance of individual loans greater than $500,000 and for potential changes in interest rates, occupancy, and collateral values.

 

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Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans are loans in which less than 50% of the property is occupied by the owner and include loans such as apartment complexes, hotels and motels, retail centers and mini-storage facilities. Repayment of non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans is dependent upon the lease or resale of the subject property. Loan amortizations range from 10 to 30 years, although terms typically do not exceed 10 years. Interest rates can be either floating or fixed. Floating rates are typically indexed to the prime rate or Federal Home Loan Bank advance rates plus a defined margin. Fixed rates are generally set for periods of three to five years with either a rate reset provision or a payment due at maturity. Prepayment penalties are sought on term commercial real estate loans. The penalties are designed to protect the Bank from refinancing of the loan during the early years of the transaction.

 

Construction Loans.   The Bank originates single-family residential construction loans for custom homes where the home buyer is the borrower. It has also provided financing to builders for the construction of pre-sold homes and, in selected cases, to builders for the construction of speculative residential property. Because of the higher risks involved in the residential construction industry in today's economic climate, the Bank is not currently engaging in new land acquisition and site development financing. Limited residential speculative construction financing is being provided for a select and limited group of borrowers, which is designed to facilitate exit from the related loans.

 

The Bank endeavors to limit construction lending risks through adherence to specific underwriting guidelines and procedures. Repayment of construction loans is dependent upon the sale of individual homes to consumers or in some cases to other developers. Terms on construction loans are generally short-term in nature and most loans mature in one to three years. Interest rates are usually floating and fully indexed to a short-term rate index. The Bank's credit policies address maximum loan to value, cash equity requirements, inspection requirements, and overall credit strength.

 

Single-Family Residential Real Estate Lending.    The majority of our one-to-four family residential loans are secured by single-family residences located in our primary market areas. Our underwriting standards require that single-family portfolio loans are generally owner-occupied and do not exceed 80% of the lower of appraised value at origination or cost of the underlying collateral. Terms typically range from 15 to 30 years. Repayment of these loans comes from the borrower’s personal cash flows and liquidity, and collateral values are a function of residential real estate values in the markets we serve. These loans include primary residences, second homes, rental homes and home equity loans and home equity lines of credit.

 

Origination and Sales of Residential Mortgage Loans. The Bank also originates mortgage loans for sale into the secondary market. Commitments to sell mortgage loans are generally made during the period between the loan application and the closing of the mortgage loan. Most of these sale commitments are made on a “best efforts” basis whereby the Bank is only obligated to sell the mortgage if the mortgage loan is approved and closed. As a result, management believes that market risk is minimal. When we sell mortgage loans, we sell the rights to service the loans as well (i.e., collection of principal and interest payments). Mortgage loans originated for sale are underwritten in accordance with standards of the loan purchaser, as a result, underwriting standards vary. The Bank’s loans held for sale portfolio does not include mortgage loans originated as subprime loans, “Alt-A” loans, or no documentation or option adjustable rate loans.

 

Consumer. Consumer installment loans and other loans represent a small percentage of total outstanding loans and include new and used auto loans, boat loans, and personal lines of credit.

 

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Classification of Loans.    Federal regulations require that the Bank periodically evaluate the risks inherent in its loan portfolios. In addition, the Washington Division and the FDIC have authority to identify classified or problem loans and, if appropriate, require them to be reclassified. There are three classifications for classified loans: Substandard, Doubtful, and Loss. Substandard loans have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful loans have the weaknesses of loans classified as Substandard, with additional characteristics that suggest the weaknesses make collection or recovery in full after liquidation of collateral questionable on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values. There is a high possibility of loss in loans classified as Doubtful. A loan classified as Loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continued classification of the credit as a loan is not warranted. If a loan or a portion thereof is classified as Loss, it must be charged-off, meaning the amount of the loss is charged against the allowance for credit losses, thereby reducing that reserve. The Bank also classifies loans as Pass or Other Loans Especially Mentioned (“OLEM”). Pass grade loans include a range of loans from very high credit quality to acceptable credit quality. These borrowers generally have strong to acceptable capital levels and consistent earnings and debt service capacity; however within the Pass classification certain loans are Watch rated because they have elements of risk that require more monitoring than other performing loans. Some loans within the Pass category are to borrowers who are experiencing unusual operating difficulties, but have acceptable payment performance to date. Overall, loans with a Pass grade show no immediate loss exposure. Loans classified as OLEM are assets that continue to perform but have shown deterioration in credit quality and require closer monitoring.

 

On an ongoing basis, the Bank reviews borrower financial results, collateral values, and compliance with payment terms and covenant requirements in order to identify problems in loan relationships. When management believes that the collection of all or a portion of principal and interest is no longer probable, the loan is placed on “non-accrual” status, accrual of interest is suspended, previously accrued interest is reversed, and interest payments are applied to principal until the Company determines that all remaining principal and interest can be recovered. This may occur at any time regardless of delinquency, however it is the policy of the Bank that a loan past due 90 days or more and not in the process of collection be placed on non-accrual status. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received until, in management’s judgment, the borrower has the ability to make contractual interest and principal payments, in which case the loan is returned to accrual status. When all or a portion of the contractual cash flows are not expected to be collected, the loan is considered impaired. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial, construction and real estate loans by either the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent. The Company estimates and records impairment based on the estimated net realizable value of the collateral on collateral dependent loans. Large groups of small balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. The Company does not make additional loans to a borrower or any related interest of the borrower when a loan is past due in principal or interest more than 90 days.

 

The Company reviews the net realizable values of the underlying collateral for collateral dependent impaired loans on at least a quarterly basis. To determine the collateral value, management utilizes independent appraisals and internal evaluations. These valuations are reviewed to determine whether an additional discount should be applied given the age of market information or other factors such as costs to carry and sell an asset. Currently it is our practice to obtain new appraisals on non-performing collateral dependent loans and/or other real estate owned (“OREO”) semi-annually for land and every nine months on improved property. Based upon the appraisal, the Company will, if an appraisal suggests a reduced value, adjust the recorded loan balance to the lower of cost or market value (less costs to sell) and record a charge-off to the allowance for credit losses or designate a specific reserve within the allowance per accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Generally, the Company will record the charge-off rather than designate a specific reserve.

 

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OREO. OREO is classified as other real estate owned until it is sold. When property is acquired, it is recorded at the estimated fair value (less costs to sell) at the date of acquisition, not to exceed the book value of the underlying loan, and any resulting write-down is charged to the allowance for credit losses. Subsequent write-downs based upon re-evaluation of the property are charged to non-interest expense. Upon acquisition of a particular property, all costs incurred in maintaining the property are expensed. Costs relating to the development and improvement of the property, however, are capitalized to the extent they do not result in the recorded amount exceeding the property’s net realizable value. Due to declining real estate prices in our market areas in recent years, charge-offs to the allowance for credit losses on OREO properties totaled $212,000 and $594,000, for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In addition, the Company recorded OREO write-downs in non-interest expense in the income statement based upon subsequent re-evaluations totaling $1,314,000, $1,049,000, and $1,272,000 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Troubled Debt Restructures.  A modification of a loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification constitutes a concession.  There are various types of concessions when modifying a loan, however, forgiveness of principal is rarely granted by the Company.  Commercial and industrial loans modified in a TDR may involve term extensions, below market interest rates and/or interest-only payments wherein the delay in the repayment of principal is determined to be significant when all elements of the loan and circumstances are considered.  Additional collateral, a co-borrower, or a guarantor is often required.  Commercial mortgage and construction loans modified in a TDR often involve reducing the interest rate for the remaining term of the loan, extending the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, or substituting or adding a new borrower or guarantor.  Construction loans modified in a TDR may also involve extending the interest-only payment period for the loan.  Residential mortgage loans modified in a TDR are primarily comprised of loans where monthly payments are lowered to accommodate the borrowers’ financial needs. Land loans are typically structured as interest-only monthly payments with a balloon payment due at maturity.  Land loans modified in a TDR typically involve extending the balloon payment by one to three years, and providing an interest rate concession. Home equity modifications are made infrequently and are uniquely designed to meet the specific needs of each borrower. 

 

When the Company makes a decision to grant an extension or renew a loan, it does so based on the information available with respect to the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. Such extensions are made only after renewed credit analysis and with the approval of the appropriate credit administration personnel who must be independent of the lending officer/relationship manager in a particular loan. The Company may renew a loan or grant an extension when the maturity date is imminent and the borrower may be experiencing some level of financial stress but it is not evident at the time of the extension that the loan or a portion of the loan is not collectible.

 

TDRs are considered impaired and are reported as impaired loans. Additionally, loans modified in a TDR are typically already on non-accrual status and partial charge-offs have in some cases already been taken against the outstanding loan balance.  As a result, loans modified in a TDR for the Company may have the financial effect of increasing the specific allowance associated with the loan.  An allowance for impaired loans that have been modified in a TDR is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the estimated fair value of the collateral, less any selling costs, if the loan is collateral dependent.  The Company’s practice is to re-appraise collateral dependent loans at approximate six month intervals for land and nine months for improved properties.

 

TDRs totaled $4,374,000 and $8,132,000 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. See Note 4 – “Loans” in the audited consolidated financial statements included under Item 15 of this report for more information on TDRs as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

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PFC Statutory Trusts I and II

 

PFC Statutory Trust I and II are wholly owned subsidiary trusts of the Company formed to facilitate the issuance of trust preferred securities (TRUPs). The trusts were organized in December 2005 and June 2006 in connection with two offerings of trust preferred securities. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company paid all accrued interest, including deferred interest on PFC Trust I and II, which had accrued since the Company elected, in 2009, to exercise its right to defer interest on its trust preferred debentures, as permitted by the terms thereof. As of December 31, 2012, regular interest on TRUPs totaled $41,000 and is included in accrued interest payable on the balance sheet. As of December 31, 2011, deferred interest totaled $1,252,000. For more information regarding the Company's issuance of trust preferred securities, see Note 9 "Junior Subordinated Debentures" to the audited consolidated financial statements included under Item 15 of this report.

 

Competition

 

Competition in the banking industry is significant. Banks face a number of competitors with respect to providing banking services and attracting deposits. Competition comes from both bank and non-bank sources and from both large national and smaller local institutions. Many of these institutions, such as Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, and Chase Bank, have significantly greater resources than the Company and the Bank. As a result, competition for deposits, loan, and other products is significant and may continue to increase, particularly in Pacific's larger market in and around Bellingham, Washington.

 

The Bank competes in Grays Harbor County with well-established thrifts which are headquartered in the area along with branches of large banks with headquarters outside the area. The Bank also competes with well-established small community banks, branches of large banks, thrifts and credit unions in Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties in the state of Washington and Clatsop County in the state of Oregon. In Whatcom County and Skagit County, Washington, the Bank also competes with large regional and super-regional financial institutions that do not have a significant presence in the Company's historical market areas. The Company believes Whatcom County provides opportunities for expansion, but in pursuing that expansion it faces greater competitive challenges than it faces in its historical market areas.

 

The adoption of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (the Financial Services Modernization Act) eliminated many of the barriers to affiliation among providers of financial services and further opened the door to business combinations involving banks, insurance companies, securities or brokerage firms, and others. This regulatory change has led to further consolidation in the financial services industry and the creation of financial conglomerates which frequently offer multiple financial services, including deposit services, brokerage and others. When combined with technological developments such as the Internet that have reduced barriers to entry faced by companies physically located outside the Company's market area, changes in the market have resulted in increased competition and can be expected to result in further increases in competition in the future.

 

Consolidation trends among financial institutions may continue. There may be opportunities for Pacific to acquire customers, personnel, and perhaps assets or even branches. The ability to do so will depend on Pacific's financial condition, as well as on its ability to compete successfully with other financial institutions when opportunities arise. Many competitive institutions have greater resources and better access to capital markets than we do, which may make it difficult for us to compete successfully for growth opportunities in our geographic area of operations.

 

The Company has been able to maintain a competitive advantage in its historical markets as a result of its status as a local institution, offering products and services tailored to the needs of the community. Further, because of the extensive experience of management in its market area and the business contacts of management and the Company's directors, management believes the Company can continue to compete effectively.

 

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According to the Market Share Report compiled by the FDIC, as of June 30, 2012, the Company held a deposit market share of 39.9% in Pacific County, 53.7% in Wahkiakum County, 26.3% in Grays Harbor County, 4.2% in Whatcom County, 1.4% in Skagit County and 1.7% in Clatsop County (Oregon).

 

Employees

 

As of December 31, 2012, the Bank employed 237 full time equivalent employees. We place a high priority on staff development. New employees are selected based upon their technical skills and customer service capabilities. None of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We offer a variety of employee benefits and management believes relations with its employees are good.

 

Supervision and Regulation

 

The following is a general description of certain significant statutes and regulations affecting the banking industry. The laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries are primarily intended to protect depositors and borrowers of the Bank and not stockholders of the Company. Various proposals to change the laws and regulations governing the banking industry are pending in Congress, in state legislatures and before the various bank regulatory agencies and new or amended proposals are expected. In the current economic climate and regulatory environment, the likelihood of enactment of new banking legislation and promulgation of new banking regulations is significantly greater than it has been in recent years. The potential impact of new laws and regulations on the Company and its subsidiaries cannot be determined, but any such laws and regulations may materially affect the business and prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries. Violation of the laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries may result in assessment of substantial civil monetary penalties, the imposition of a cease and desist or similar order, and other regulatory sanctions, as well as private litigation.

 

The Company

 

General

 

As a bank holding company, the Company is subject to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (BHCA), which places the Company under the primary supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). The Company must file annual reports with the Federal Reserve and must provide it with such additional information as it may require. In addition, the Federal Reserve periodically examines the Company and the Bank.

 

Bank Holding Company Regulation

 

General. The BHCA restricts the direct and indirect activities of the Company to banking, managing or controlling banks and other subsidiaries authorized under the BHCA, and activities that are closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks. The Company must obtain approval of the Federal Reserve before it: (1) acquires direct or indirect ownership or control of any voting shares of any bank or bank holding company that results in total ownership or control, directly or indirectly, of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of any class of voting securities of such bank or bank holding company; (2) merges or consolidates with another bank holding company; or (3) acquires substantially all of the assets of another bank or bank holding company. In acting on applications for such prior approval, the Federal Reserve considers various factors, including, without limitation, the effect of the proposed transaction on competition in relevant geographic and product markets, and each transaction party's financial condition, managerial resources, and the convenience and needs of the communities to be served, including the performance record under the Community Reinvestment Act.

 

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Source of Strength. Under Federal Reserve policy, the Company must act as a source of financial and managerial strength to the Bank. This means that the Company is required to commit, as necessary, resources to support the Bank, and that under certain conditions, the Federal Reserve may conclude that certain actions of Company, such as payment of cash dividends, would constitute unsafe and unsound banking practices.

 

Dodd-Frank Act. In addition, under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), the FDIC has back-up enforcement authority over a depository institution holding company, such as the Company, if the conduct or threatened conduct of a holding company poses a risk to the Deposit Insurance Fund, subject to certain limitations.

 

Effects of Government Monetary Policy

 

Banking is a business which depends on interest rate differentials. In general, the major portions of a bank's earnings derives from the differences between: (i) interest received by a bank on loans extended to its customers and the yield on securities held in its investment portfolio; and (ii) the interest paid by a bank on its deposits and its other borrowings (the bank's "cost of funds"). Thus, our earnings and growth are constantly subject to the influence of economic conditions generally, both domestic and foreign, and also to the monetary, fiscal and related policies of the United States and its agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury. The nature and timing of changes in such policies and their impact cannot be predicted.

 

The Bank

General

 

The Bank, as an FDIC insured state-chartered bank, is subject to regulation and examination by the FDIC and the Washington Division. The federal laws that apply to the Bank regulate, among other things, the scope of its business activities, its investments, its reserves against deposits, the timing of the availability of deposited funds and the nature and amount of and collateral for loans.

 

CRA. The Community Reinvestment Act (the CRA) requires that the FDIC evaluate the Bank’s record in meeting the credit needs of its local community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods, consistent with the safe and sound operation of those banks. These factors are also considered in evaluating mergers, acquisitions, and applications to open a branch or facility. In connection with the FDIC's assessment of the record of financial institutions under the CRA, it assigns a rating of either, "outstanding," "satisfactory," "needs to improve," or "substantial noncompliance" following an examination. The Bank received a CRA rating of "satisfactory" during its most recent examination.

 

Insider Credit Transactions. Banks are also subject to certain restrictions imposed by the Federal Reserve Act on extensions of credit to executive officers, directors, principal shareholders, or any related interests of such persons. Extensions of credit (i) must be made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, and follow credit underwriting procedures that are not less stringent than those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with persons not covered above and who are not employees and (ii) must not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features. Banks are also subject to certain lending limits and restrictions on overdrafts to such persons.

 

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FDICIA. Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA), each federal banking agency has prescribed, by regulation, noncapital safety and soundness standards for institutions under its authority. These standards cover internal controls, information systems, and internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth, compensation, fees and benefits, such other operational and managerial standards as the agency determines to be appropriate, and standards for asset quality, earnings and stock valuation. An institution which fails to meet these standards must develop a plan acceptable to the agency, specifying the steps that the institution will take to meet the standards. Failure to submit or implement such a plan may subject the institution to regulatory sanctions. Management believes that the Bank meets all such standards and, therefore, does not believe that these regulatory standards will materially affect the Company's business or operations.

 

Safety and Soundness Standards. The federal banking agencies have adopted guidelines that establish operational and managerial standards to promote the safety and soundness of federally insured depository institutions. The guidelines set forth standards for internal controls, information systems, internal audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth, compensation, fees and benefits, asset quality and earnings. In general, the safety and soundness guidelines prescribe the goals to be achieved in each area, and each institution is responsible for establishing its own procedures to achieve those goals. If an institution fails to comply with any of the standards set forth in the guidelines, the institution's primary federal regulator may require the institution to submit a plan for achieving and maintaining compliance. If an institution fails to submit an acceptable compliance plan, or fails in any material respect to implement a compliance plan that has been accepted by its primary federal regulator, the regulator is required to issue an order directing the institution to cure the deficiency. Until the deficiency cited in the regulator's order is cured, the regulator may restrict the institution's rate of growth, require the institution to increase its capital, restrict the rates the institution pays on deposits or require the institution to take any action the regulator deems appropriate under the circumstances. Noncompliance with the standards established by the safety and soundness guidelines may also constitute grounds for other enforcement action by the federal banking regulators, including cease and desist orders and civil money penalty assessments. Management of the Bank is not aware of any conditions relating to these safety and soundness standards which would require submission of a plan of compliance.

 

Dodd-Frank Act

 

On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law and implements far-reaching changes across the financial regulatory landscape, including provisions that, among other things, will:

 

·Centralize responsibility for consumer financial protection by creating a new agency within the Federal Reserve, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, with broad rule making, supervision and enforcement authority for a wide range of consumer protection laws that would apply to all banks and thrifts. Smaller financial institutions, including the Bank, will be subject to the supervision and enforcement of their primary federal banking regulator with respect to the federal consumer financial protection laws.

 

·Require the federal banking regulators to promulgate new capital regulations and seek to make their capital requirements countercyclical, so that capital requirements increase in times of economic expansion and decrease in times of economic contraction.

 

·Provide for new disclosures and other requirements relating to executive compensation and corporate governance.

 

·Change the assessment base for federal deposit insurance from deposits to average total assets minus tangible equity.

 

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Many aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to ongoing rule-making. These rules are expected to increase regulation of the financial services industry and impose restrictions on the ability of firms within the industry to conduct business consistent with historical practices. These rules will, as examples, impact the ability of financial institutions to charge certain banking and other fees, allow interest to be paid on demand deposits, impose new restrictions on lending practices and require depository institution holding companies to maintain capital levels at levels not less than the levels required for insured depository institutions. Compliance with such legislation or regulation may, among other effects, significantly increase our costs, limit our product offerings and operating flexibility, decrease our revenue opportunities, require significant adjustments in our internal business processes, and possibly require us to maintain our regulatory capital at levels above historical levels.

 

Jumpstart Our Business Startups (“JOBS”) Act

 

On April 5, 2012, the JOBS Act was signed into law. Among other things, the JOBS act contains provisions that reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. The JOBS Act also allows banks and bank holding companies to terminate the registration of a class of securities under Section 12(g) and Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act if such class is held of record by less than 1,200 persons, an increase from the prior 300 person threshold. Although the Company has considered the possible benefits of deregistering its common stock under the JOBS Act, it has not made any determination to do so.

 

The Volcker Rule

 

The Dodd-Frank Act implements the “Volcker Rule,” which prohibits banking entities such as the Company and the Bank from engaging in certain short-term proprietary trading activities and investments. Transactions in certain instruments, including obligations of the U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency, government-sponsored enterprises, and state and local governments will be exempt from the prohibitions. The Volcker Rule also prohibits the Company and the Bank from owning, sponsoring, or having certain relationships with any hedge funds or private equity funds subject to certain exemptions. The prohibitions and restrictions of the Volcker Rule will not take effect until after publication of final interagency rules implementing the Volcker Rule. Upon effectiveness of the final interagency rules, the Company and the Bank will be afforded a two-year conformance period during which they can wind down, sell, or otherwise conform their respective activities, investments and relationships to the requirements of the Volcker Rule. When promulgated, the Company and the Bank will review the implications of the final interagency rules on their respective investments and relationships and will take all necessary actions to maintain regulatory compliance.

 

Deposit Insurance

 

The deposits of the Bank are insured to a maximum of $250,000 per depositor through the Deposit Insurance Fund administered by the FDIC. All insured banks are required to pay semi-annual deposit insurance premium assessments to the FDIC.

 

The FDIC currently assesses deposit insurance premiums on each FDIC-insured institution quarterly based on annualized rates for one of four risk categories applied to its deposits, subject to certain adjustments. Each institution is assigned to one of four risk categories based on its capital, supervisory ratings and other factors. Well capitalized institutions that are financially sound with only a few minor weaknesses are assigned to Risk Category I. Risk Categories II, III and IV present progressively greater perceived risks to the DIF. Under FDIC's current risk-based assessment rules for institutions with less than $10 billion in assets, the initial base assessment rates prior to adjustments range from 5 to 9 basis points for Risk Category I, 14 basis points for Risk Category II, 23 basis points for Risk Category III, and 35 basis points for Risk Category IV.

 

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Initial base assessment rates are subject to adjustments based on an institution's unsecured debt and brokered deposits, such that the total base assessment rates after adjustments range from 2.5 to 9 basis points for Risk Category I, 9 to 24 basis points for Risk Category II, 18 to 33 basis points for Risk Category III, and 30 to 45 basis points for Risk Category IV. The FDIC’s regulations include authority to increase or decrease total base assessment rates in the future by as much as three basis points without a formal rulemaking proceeding.

 

The FDIC may make special assessments on insured depository institutions in amounts determined by the FDIC to be necessary to give it adequate assessment income to repay amounts borrowed from the U.S. Treasury and other sources, or for any other purpose the FDIC deems necessary.

 

Dividends

 

Dividends from the Bank constitute the major source of liquidity for the Company, from which the Company may cover its expenses, pay interest on its obligations, including its debentures issued in connection with trust preferred securities, and declare and pay dividends to shareholders. The amount of dividends payable by the Bank to the Company depends on the Bank's earnings and capital position, and is limited by federal and state laws, regulations and policies.

 

Electronic Funds Transfer Act.

 

The electronic Funds Transfer Act (the EFTA) provides a basic framework for establishing the rights, liabilities, and responsibilities of participants in electronic funds transfer (EFT) systems. The EFTA is implemented by the Federal Reserve's Regulation E which governs transfers initiated through ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, payroll cards, automated clearinghouse (ACH) transactions, telephone bill-payment plans, or remote banking services. Regulation E was amended to require bank customers in 2010 to opt in (affirmatively consent) to participation in overdraft service programs for ATM and one-time debit card transactions before overdraft fees may be assessed on the customer's account and provides an ongoing right to revoke consent to participation. For customers who do not affirmatively consent to overdraft service for ATM and one-time debit card transactions, a bank must provide those customers with the same account terms, conditions, and features that it provides to consumers who do affirmatively consent, except for the overdraft service.

 

Real Estate Concentration Guidance

 

Banks are subject to real estate concentration guidelines issued by federal banking agencies regarding sound risk management practices for concentrations in commercial real estate lending. The particular focus is on exposure to commercial real estate loans that are dependent on the cash flow from the real estate held as collateral and that are likely to be sensitive to conditions in the commercial real estate market (as opposed to real estate collateral held as a secondary source of repayment or as an abundance of caution). The purpose of the guidance is not to limit a bank's commercial real estate lending but to guide banks in developing risk management practices and capital levels commensurate with the level and nature of real estate concentrations. Real estate concentration guidelines are as follows:

 

·Total reported loans for construction, land development and other land representing 100% or more of the bank's capital; or

 

·Total commercial real estate loans representing 300% or more of the bank's total capital.

 

The strength of an institution's lending and risk management practices with respect to such concentrations will be taken into account in supervisory evaluation of capital adequacy. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Bank was under the guidelines described above.

 

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Capital Adequacy

 

Federal bank regulatory agencies use capital adequacy guidelines in the examination and regulation of bank holding companies and banks. If capital falls below minimum levels, the bank holding company or bank may be denied approval to acquire or establish additional banks or non-bank businesses or to open new facilities.

 

The FDIC and Federal Reserve use risk-based capital guidelines for banks and bank holding companies. Risk-based guidelines are designed to make capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks and bank holding companies, to account for off-balance sheet exposure and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid low-risk assets. Assets and off-balance sheet items are assigned to broad risk categories, each with appropriate weights. The resulting capital ratios represent capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet items. The guidelines are minimums and the FDIC or the Federal Reserve may require that a holding company or bank, as applicable, maintain ratios in excess of the minimums, particularly organizations contemplating significant expansion. Current guidelines require all bank holding companies and federally-regulated banks to maintain a minimum total risk-based capital ratio equal to 8%, of which at least 4% must be Tier I capital. Tier I capital for bank holding companies includes common shareholders' equity, certain qualifying preferred stock and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, minus certain deductions, including, without limitation, goodwill, other identifiable intangible assets, and certain deferred tax assets.

 

The FDIC or the Federal Reserve also employ a leverage ratio, calculated as Tier I capital as a percentage of total assets minus certain deductions, including, without limitation, goodwill, mortgage servicing assets, other identifiable intangible assets, and certain deferred tax assets, to be used as a supplement to risk-based guidelines. The principal objective of the leverage ratio is to constrain the maximum degree to which a bank holding company may leverage its equity capital base. The Company and the Bank must maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 3%.

 

Under regulations adopted by the Federal Reserve and the FDIC, each bank holding company and bank is assigned to one of five capital categories depending on, among other things, its total risk-based capital ratio, Tier I risk-based capital ratio, and leverage ratio, together with certain subjective factors. Institutions which are deemed to be undercapitalized depending on the category to which they are assigned are subject to certain mandatory supervisory corrective actions. Under these guidelines, the Company and the Bank are each considered well capitalized as of the end of the fiscal year.

 

ITEM 1A.           Risk Factors

 

The following are material risks that management believes are specific to our business. This should not be viewed as an all-inclusive list or in any particular order.

 

The current weak economic conditions in the market areas we serve may continue to adversely impact our earnings and could increase the credit risk associated with our loan portfolio.

 

Substantially all of our loans are to businesses and individuals in the states of Washington and Oregon. A continuing decline in the economies of our local market areas could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. In particular, Washington and Oregon have experienced substantial home price declines and increased foreclosures and above average unemployment rates, as discussed further under “Business Overview” in Item 7 of this report.

 

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Further economic deterioration that affects household and or business incomes in the markets in which we do business could have one or more of the following adverse effects on our business:

 

·An increase in loan delinquencies, problem assets and foreclosures;
·A decrease in the demand for loans and other fee-based products and services;
·An increase or decrease in the usage of unfunded commitments; or
·A decrease in the value of loan collateral, especially real estate, which in turn may reduce a customer's borrowing power and significantly increase our exposure to particular loans.

 

A large percentage of our loan portfolio is secured by real estate, in particular commercial real estate, and as a result, any further deterioration in the real estate market in our local areas would lead to additional losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Our current business strategy includes the expansion of commercial real estate lending, which is already a significant portion of our loans. This type of lending activity is generally more sensitive to regional and local economic conditions, making loss levels more difficult to predict. Collateral evaluation and financial statement analysis in these types of loans requires a more detailed analysis at the time of loan underwriting and on an ongoing basis. Further downturns in the real estate market, could increase loan delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures, and significantly impair the value of our collateral and our ability to sell the collateral upon foreclosure.

 

As of December 31, 2012, we had $212.8 million of commercial real estate loans, representing 46.1% of total loans. These types of loans typically involve higher principal amounts than other types of loans, and repayment is dependent upon income generated, or expected to be generated, by the property securing the loan, which may be adversely affected by changes in the economy or local market conditions. Commercial real estate loans also expose a lender to greater credit risk than loans secured by residential real estate because the collateral securing these loans typically cannot be sold as easily as residential real estate. In addition, many of our commercial real estate loans are not fully amortizing and may require balloon payments upon maturity. Such balloon payments may force the borrower to either sell or refinance the underlying property in order to make the payment, which may increase the risk of default.

 

A secondary market for most types of commercial real estate loans is not readily liquid, so we have less opportunity to mitigate credit risk by selling part or all of our interest in these loans. As a result of these characteristics, if we foreclose on a commercial real estate loan, our holding period of the collateral typically is longer than for residential mortgage loans. Accordingly, charge-offs on commercial real estate loans may be larger as a percentage of the total principal outstanding than those incurred with our residential or consumer loan portfolios.

 

Future credit losses may exceed our allowance for credit losses.

 

We are subject to credit risk, which is the risk of losing principal or interest due to borrowers' failure to repay loans in accordance with their terms. A continued or sustained downturn in the economy or the real estate market in our market areas or a rapid change in interest rates would have a negative effect on borrowers' ability to repay loans and on collateral values. This deterioration could result in losses to the Company in excess of the allowance for credit losses. To the extent loans are not paid timely by borrowers, the loans are placed on non-accrual status, thereby reducing interest income or even requiring reversals of previously recorded income. To the extent loan charge-offs exceed our financial models, increased amounts will be charged to the provision for credit losses, which would further reduce income.

 

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Our provision for credit losses remains volatile and we may be required to increase our provision for credit losses and charge-off additional loans in the future, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2012, we recorded a provision for (recapture of) credit losses of $(1,110,000), compared to $2,500,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011. We also recorded net loan charge-offs of $669,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared to $1,990,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011. Past due loans represented 2.4% and 2.4% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

Until general economic conditions improve, we expect that we will continue to experience higher than normal volatility in delinquencies and credit losses. As a result, we may experience continued elevated levels of provision for credit losses and charge offs, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Further, our portfolio contains construction and land loans and commercial and commercial real estate loans, all of which have a higher risk of loss than residential real estate loans.

 

See "Business Overview" in Part II, Item 7 of this report for further discussion of real estate values.

 

We continue to hold and acquire a significant amount of other real estate owned (“OREO”) properties, which has led to increased operating expenses and vulnerability to additional declines in the market value of real estate in our areas of operations.

 

We foreclose on and take title to the real estate serving as collateral for many of our loans as part of our business. During 2012, we continued to acquire OREO and at December 31, 2012, the Bank had 26 OREO properties with an aggregate book value of $4,679,000, as compared to 27 OREO properties with an aggregate book value of $7,725,000 at December 31, 2011. Large OREO balances have led to increased expenses, as we have incurred costs to manage, maintain, improve in some cases, and dispose of our OREO properties. We expect that our earnings in 2013 will continue to be negatively affected by various expenses associated with OREO, including personnel costs, insurance and taxes, completion and repair costs, valuation adjustments, and other expenses associated with property ownership. Also, at the time that we foreclose on a loan and take possession of a property we estimate the value of that property using third party appraisals and opinions and internal judgments. OREO property is valued on our books at the estimated market value of the property, less the estimated costs to sell (or "fair value"). Upon foreclosure, a charge-off to the allowance for credit losses is recorded for any excess between the value of the asset on our books over its fair value. Thereafter, we periodically reassess our judgment of fair value based on updated appraisals or other factors, including, at times, at the request of our regulators. Any further declines in our estimate of fair value for OREO will result in additional charges, with a corresponding expense in our statements of income that is recorded under the line item for "OREO Write-downs." As a result, our results of operations are vulnerable to additional declines in the market for residential and commercial real estate in the areas in which we operate. The expenses associated with OREO and any further property write downs could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. We currently have $15,112,000 in nonaccrual loans, which may lead to further increases in our OREO balance in the future.

 

We face liquidity risks in the operation of our business and our funding sources may prove insufficient to support growth opportunities or satisfy our liabilities.

 

Liquidity is crucial to the operation of the Company and the Bank.  Liquidity risk is the potential that we will be unable to fund increases in assets or meet payment obligations, including obligations to depositors, as they become due because of an inability to obtain adequate funding or liquidate assets.  For example, funding illiquidity may arise if we are unable to attract core deposits or are unable to renew at acceptable pricing long-term or short-term borrowings. Illiquidity may also arise if our regulatory capital levels decrease, our lenders require additional collateral to secure our repayment obligations, or a large amount of our deposits are withdrawn.

 

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We rely on customer deposits and advances from the FHLB of Seattle and other borrowings to fund our operations. Although we have historically been able to replace maturing deposits and advances if desired, we may not be able to replace such funds in the future if our financial condition or the financial condition of the FHLB of Seattle or market conditions were to change. If we are required to rely more heavily on more expensive funding sources to support operations, our revenues may not increase proportionately to cover our costs. In this case, our net interest margin would be adversely affected, making it even more difficult for our businesses to operate profitably.

 

Rapidly changing interest rate environments could reduce our net interest margin, net interest income, fee income and net income.

 

Interest and fees on loans and securities, net of interest paid on deposits and borrowings, are a large part of our net income. Interest rates are key drivers of our net interest margin and subject to many factors beyond the control of management. As interest rates change, net interest income is affected. Rapid increases in interest rates in the future could result in interest expense increasing faster than interest income because of mismatches in financial instrument maturities, which would result in reduced spreads between the interest rates earned on assets and the rates of interest paid on liabilities. Further, substantially higher interest rates generally reduce loan demand and may hinder loan growth, particularly in commercial real estate lending, an important factor in the Company's revenue over the past two years.

 

Gain on sale of loans held for sale represents a significant source of our non-interest income and may be adversely affected by any changes in the programs offered by secondary market investors or our ability to qualify for such programs, as well as by any increases in market interest rates.

 

The sale of residential mortgage loans classified as loans held for sale provides a significant portion of our non-interest income. Changes in programs applicable to the resale of residential mortgages or our eligibility to participate in such programs could materially adversely affect our results of operations. Further, in a rising interest rate environment, our originations of mortgage loans held for sale may decrease, resulting in fewer loans that are available to be sold. This would result in a decrease in gain on sale of loans sold and a corresponding decrease in non-interest income. During periods of reduced loan demand, our results of operations may be further adversely affected if we are unable to reduce our expenses proportionately to the decline in the volume of loan originations and sales.

 

We may elect or be required to seek additional capital in the future, but that capital may not be available when it is needed.

 

We are required by federal and state regulatory authorities to maintain adequate levels of capital to support our operations. In addition, we may elect to raise capital to support our business or to finance acquisitions, if any. Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on conditions in the capital markets, economic conditions and a number of other factors, many of which are outside our control, and on our financial performance. Accordingly, we cannot assure you of our ability to raise additional capital on terms acceptable to us, or at all. If we do raise capital, equity financing may be dilutive to existing shareholders and any debt financing may include covenants or other restrictions that limit our operating flexibility. If we cannot raise additional capital when needed on favorable terms, it may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

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We operate in a highly regulated environment and changes of or increases in, or supervisory enforcement of, banking or other laws and regulations could adversely affect us.

 

As discussed more fully in the section entitled "Supervision and Regulation" in Item 1 above, we are subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by federal and state banking authorities. Additional legislation and regulations that could significantly affect our powers, authority and operations may be enacted or adopted in the future. Further, regulators have significant discretion and authority to prevent or remedy unsafe or unsound practices or violations of laws or regulations in the performance of their supervisory and enforcement duties. Any failure to comply with laws, regulations or interpretations could result in sanctions by regulatory agencies or damage to our reputation. Any changes in applicable regulations or federal, state or local legislation, in regulatory policies or interpretations, or in regulatory approaches to compliance and enforcement could have a substantial impact on our financial condition and our result of operations, for example, by leading to additional fees or taxes or restrictions on our operations.

 

Recent legislation has impacted our operations, and additional legislation and rulemaking could have an adverse impact on our business.

 

The Dodd-Frank Act has significantly changed the current bank regulatory structure and will affect the lending, deposit, investment, trading and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies. Among other things, the Dodd-Frank Act:

 

·establishes the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with broad authority to administer and enforce a new federal regulatory framework of consumer financial regulation;
·changes the base for deposit insurance assessments;
·introduces regulatory rate-setting for interchange fees charged to merchants for debit card transactions;
·enhances the regulation of consumer mortgage banking; and
·changes the methods and standards for resolution of troubled institutions.

 

Many of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act have extended implementation periods and delayed effective dates and will require additional rulemaking by various regulatory agencies, and many could have far reaching implications on our operations. Accordingly, we cannot currently quantify the ultimate impact of this legislation and the related future rulemaking, but expect that the legislation may have a detrimental impact on revenues and expenses, require the Company to change certain of its business practices, increase capital requirements and have other adverse affects on our business. Moreover, compliance obligations will expose us to additional reputational risk in the event of noncompliance and could divert management's focus from the business of banking.

 

The short-term and long-term impact of the changing regulatory capital requirements and anticipated new capital rules is uncertain.

 

On June 7, 2012, the Federal Reserve, FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (“OCC”) approved proposed rules that would substantially amend the regulatory risk-based capital rules applicable to the Company and the Bank. The proposed rules implement the “Basel III” regulatory capital reforms and changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act. The proposed rules were subject to a public comment period that has expired and there is no date set for the adoption of the final rules.

 

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Various provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act increase the capital requirement of bank holding companies. The proposed rules include new minimum risk-based capital and leverage ratios, and would refine the definition of what constitutes “capital” for purposes of calculating those ratios. For example, the inclusion of TRUPs in Tier 1 capital would be eliminated. The proposed new minimum capital level requirements applicable to the Company and the Bank would be: (i) a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6% (increased from 4%); (iii) a total capital ratio of 8% (unchanged from current rules); and (iv) a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4%. The proposed rules would also establish a “capital conservation buffer” of 2.5% above the new regulatory minimum capital ratios, and would be phased in over a period with full implementation in January 2019. An institution would be subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if its capital level falls below the buffer amount. While the proposed Basel III changes and other regulatory capital requirements will likely result in generally higher regulatory capital standards, it is difficult at this time to predict when or how any new standard will ultimately be applied to the Company and the Bank.

 

In addition, in the current economic and regulatory environment, regulators of banks and bank holding companies have become more likely to impose capital requirements that are more stringent than those required by existing regulations. The application of more stringent capital requirements for the Company and the Bank could, among other things, result in lower returns on invested capital, require the raising of additional capital, and result in regulatory actions if we were unable to comply with such requirements. Furthermore, the imposition of liquidity requirements in connection with Basel II could result in our having to lengthen the terms of our funding, restructure our business models, and/or increase our holdings of liquid assets. Implementation of changes to asset risk weightings for risk based capital calculations, and/or additional capital conservation buffers could result in management modifying its business strategy and could limit our ability to make distributions, including paying dividends or buying back shares.

 

We rely on dividends from subsidiaries for substantially all of our liquidity.

 

The Company is a separate and distinct legal entity from the Bank. The Company receives substantially all of its liquidity from dividends from the Bank. These dividends are the principal source of funds to pay interest and principal on our debt, other expenses, or dividends on our common stock, if any. Various federal and state laws and regulations limit the amount of dividends that the Bank may pay to the Company, as may the actions of regulators. If the Bank is unable to pay dividends to the Company, it may not be able to service debt, pay any other obligations or pay dividends on common stock. The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.20 per share in 2012. No dividends were paid in 2011.

 

The financial services industry is very competitive.

 

We face competition in attracting and retaining deposits, making loans, and providing other financial services. Our competitors include other community banks, larger banking institutions, and a wide range of other financial institutions such as credit unions, government-sponsored enterprises, mutual fund companies, insurance companies and other non-bank businesses. Many of these competitors have substantially greater resources than we have. For a more complete discussion of our competitive environment, see "Business-Competition" in Item 1 above. If we are unable to compete effectively, we will lose market share, including deposits, and face a reduction in our income from our lending activities.

 

We may experience difficulties in managing our growth and our growth strategy involves risks that may negatively impact our net income.

 

As part of our general growth strategy, we may acquire branches, banks and establish new branches that we believe provide a strategic and geographic fit with our business. We cannot predict the number, size or timing of growth opportunities. To the extent that we grow through acquisitions, we cannot assure you that we will be able to adequately and profitably integrate these new assets and manage this growth. Acquiring other branches and businesses will involve risks commonly associated with acquisitions, including:

 

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·Potential exposure to unknown or contingent liabilities we acquire;
·Exposure to potential asset quality issues;
·Difficulty and expense of integrating the operations and personnel of banks and businesses we acquire;
·Potential disruption to our business;
·Potential restrictions on our business resulting from the regulatory approval process;
·Potential diversion of our management’s time and attention; and
·The possible loss of key employees and customers of the bank and businesses we acquire.

 

In addition to acquisitions, we may expand into additional communities or attempt to strengthen our position in our current markets by undertaking additional de novo bank formations or branch openings. Based on our experience, we believe that it generally takes three years or more for new banking facilities to first achieve operational profitability, due to the impact of organization and overhead expenses and the start-up phase of generating loans and deposits. To the extent that we undertake additional branching and de novo bank and business formations, we are likely to continue to experience the effects of higher operating expenses relative to operating income from the new operations, which may have an adverse effect on our levels of reported net income, return on average equity and return on average assets.

 

Impairment of investment securities, goodwill, other intangible assets, or deferred tax assets could require charges to earnings, which could result in a negative impact on our results of operations.

 

The Bank has $71 million, or 11.0% of assets, in investments and FHLB stock at December 31, 2012, and must periodically test our investment securities for impairment in value. In assessing whether the impairment of investment securities is other-than-temporary, we consider the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability to retain our investment in the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value in the near term. Under current accounting standards, goodwill is not amortized but, instead, is subject to impairment tests on at least an annual basis or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. Although we do not presently anticipate goodwill impairment charges, if we conclude that our goodwill may be impaired, a non-cash charge for the amount of such impairment would be recorded against earnings. Such a charge would have no impact on tangible capital. A decline in our stock price or occurrence of a triggering event could, under certain circumstances, cause us to perform a goodwill impairment test and result in an impairment charge being recorded for that period. At December 31, 2012, we had goodwill of $11.3 million, representing approximately 17% of shareholders’ equity.

 

Further, our balance sheet reflects approximately $4.0 million of deferred tax assets at December 31, 2012, recorded in other assets on the balance sheet, that represents differences in the timing of the benefit of deductions, credits and other items for accounting purposes and the benefit for tax purposes. To the extent we conclude that the value of this asset is not more likely than not to be realized, we would be obligated to record a valuation allowance against the asset, impacting our earnings during the period in which the valuation allowance is recorded. Assessing the need for, or the sufficiency of, a valuation allowance requires management to evaluate all available evidence, both negative and positive. If the positive evidence is not sufficient to exceed the negative evidence, a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is established. The impact of each of these impairment matters could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

 

We may be subject to environmental and other liability risks associated with lending activities.

 

We foreclose on and take title to real estate in the regular course of our business. Property ownership increases our expenses due to the costs of managing and disposing of properties. Although environmental site assessments are completed on properties that are considered an environment risk before such properties are accepted as collateral, there remains a risk that hazardous or toxic substances will be found on properties, in which case we may be liable for remediation costs and related personal injury and property damage and the value of the property may be materially reduced. The costs and financial liabilities associated with property ownership could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

 

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Our common stock is not listed on a securities exchange and trading in our stock on the OTC Bulletin Board is limited, making it difficult for shareholders to sell shares in open-market transactions and may cause our stock price to be volatile.

 

Our common stock trades in very low trading volumes on the OTC Bulletin Board under the trading symbol "PFLC.OB." As a result, it may be difficult to liquidate your investment in our shares and can cause wide fluctuations in our stock price. Also, because of this lack of liquidity in the market for our common stock, the quoted price of our common stock from time to time may not reflect its fair value as would be determined in an active trading market.

 

Our directors and executive officers own a significant percentage of our common stock and this concentration of ownership could adversely affect our other shareholders.

 

Our directors and executive officers beneficially own approximately 14.5% of our common stock. As a result, these individuals could, as a group, exert a significant degree of influence over our management and affairs and over matters requiring shareholder approval, in addition to the influence they already have as directors and executive officers. This concentration of ownership may limit the ability of other shareholders to influence corporate matters and, as a result, we may take actions that our other shareholders do not view as beneficial. For example, this concentration of ownership could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control or otherwise discouraging a potential acquirer from attempting to obtain control of our company, which could limit your ability to sell your shares at a premium in connection with a merger or other transaction resulting in a change in control of our company.

 

We depend on the accuracy and completeness of information about customers and counterparties.

 

In deciding whether to extend credit or enter into other transactions, we may rely on information furnished by or on behalf of customers and counterparties, including financial statements, credit reports, and other financial information. We may also rely on representations of those customers, counterparties, or other third parties, such as independent auditors, as to the accuracy and completeness of that information. Reliance on inaccurate or misleading financial statements, credit reports, or other financial information could cause us to enter into unfavorable transactions, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

We rely on other companies to provide key components of our business infrastructure.

 

Third party vendors provide key components of our business infrastructure such as internet connections, network access and core application processing. While we have selected these third party vendors carefully, we do not control their actions. Any problems caused by these third parties, including as a result of their not providing us their services for any reason or their performing their services poorly, could adversely affect our ability to deliver products and services to our customers and otherwise to conduct our business. Replacing these third party vendors could also entail significant delay and expense.

 

ITEM 1.B.Unresolved Staff Comments

 

None

 

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ITEM 2.Properties

 

The Company's administrative offices are located in Aberdeen, Washington. The building located at 300 East Market Street is owned by the Bank and houses the main branch. The administrative offices of the Bank and the Company, which are leased from an unaffiliated third party, are located at 1101 S. Boone Street.

 

Pacific owns the land and buildings occupied by its fourteen branches in Grays Harbor, Pacific, Skagit, Whatcom and Wahkiakum Counties. The remaining locations operate in leased facilities, which are leased from unaffiliated third parties. The aggregate monthly lease payment for all leased space is approximately $32,000.

 

In addition to the land and buildings owned by Pacific, it also owns all of its furniture, fixtures and equipment, including data processing equipment. The net book value of the Company's premises and equipment was $14,593,000 at December 31, 2012.

 

Management believes that the facilities are of sound construction and in good operating condition, are appropriately insured and are adequately equipped for carrying on the business of the Bank.

 

ITEM 3.  Legal Proceedings

 

The Company and the Bank from time to time are party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that there are no threatened or pending proceedings against the Company or the Bank that will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

ITEM 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

 

None.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5.  Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

The Company's common stock is presently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board™ under the trading symbol PFLC.OB. Historically, trading in our stock has been very limited and the trades that have occurred cannot be characterized as amounting to an established public trading market. As a result, the trading prices of our common stock may not reflect the price that would result if our stock was actively traded at high volumes.

 

The following are high and low bid prices quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board during the periods indicated. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions:

 

   2012   2011 
   Estimated No.           Estimated No.         
   Shares Traded   High   Low   Shares Traded   High   Low 
                         
First Quarter   108,700   $5.88   $4.50    21,900   $7.00   $4.50 
Second Quarter   188,600   $4.75   $4.13    56,500   $4.55   $4.06 
Third Quarter   134,200   $5.67   $4.01    146,000   $4.25   $3.75 
Fourth Quarter   102,500   $4.25   $3.69    60,400   $4.25   $3.60 

 

As of December 31, 2012, there were approximately 1,058 shareholders of record of the Company's common stock. Computer Shareowner Services LLC serves as the transfer agent for our common stock.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors declared and on December 28, 2012 paid a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.20 per share. There were no dividends declared or paid in 2011. The Board of Directors has adopted a dividend policy which is reviewed annually. There can be no assurance as to whether or when the Company will pay cash dividends again in the future.

 

Under federal banking law, the payment of dividends by the Company and the Bank is subject to capital adequacy requirements established by the Federal Reserve and the FDIC. In addition, payment of dividends by either entity is subject to regulatory limitations. Under Washington general corporate law as it applies to the Company, no cash dividend may be declared or paid if, after giving effect to the dividend, the Company would not be able to pay its liabilities as they become due or its liabilities exceed its assets. Payment of dividends on the Common Stock is also affected by statutory limitations, which restrict the ability of the Bank to pay upstream dividends to the Company. Under Washington banking law as it applies to the Bank, no dividend may be declared or paid in an amount greater than net profits then available, and after a portion of such net profits have been added to the surplus funds of the Bank.

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

In September 2012, the Company’s board of directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to 250,000 shares of its common stock. There were no purchases of common stock by the Company during the year or quarter ended December 31, 2012. The maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan is 250,000 at December 31, 2012.

 

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ITEM 6.   Selected Financial Data

 

The following selected consolidated five year financial data should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes presented in this report. Dollars are in thousands, except per share data.

 

   As of and For the Year Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 
Operations Data                         
Net interest income  $24,011   $23,685   $22,879   $21,753   $21,715 
Provision (recapture) for credit losses   (1,100)   2,500    3,600    9,944    4,791 
Non-interest income   9,391    7,614    8,451    7,025    5,057 
Non-interest expense   28,417    25,648    26,400    29,691    21,591 
Provision (benefit) for income  taxes   1,300    333    (304)   (4,519)   (561)
Net income (loss)  $4,785   $2,818   $1,634   $(6,338)  $951 
Net income (loss) per share:                         
Basic (1)  $0.47   $0.28   $0.16   $(0.74)  $0.13 
Diluted (1)   0.47    0.28    0.16    (0.74)   0.13 
                          
Dividends declared   2,024                333 
Dividends declared per share (1)   0.20                0.05 
Dividend payout ratio   42%               35%
                          
Performance Ratios                         
Interest rate spread   4.34%   4.22%   4.10%   3.76%   4.23%
Net interest margin(2)   4.20%   4.08%   3.96%   3.62%   4.12%
Efficiency ratio(3)   85.08%   81.95%   84.26%   103.17%   80.65%
Return on average assets   0.75%   0.44%   0.25%   (0.96)%   0.16%
Return on average equity   7.28%   4.55%   2.77%   (11.63)%   1.83%
                          
Balance Sheet Data                         
Total assets  $643,594   $641,254   $644,403   $668,626   $625,835 
Loans, net   438,838    463,766    455,064    471,154    478,695 
Total deposits   548,243    548,050    544,954    567,695    511,307 
Total borrowings   23,903    24,644    35,328    39,880    60,757 
Shareholders’ equity   66,721    63,270    59,769    57,649    50,074 
Book value per share (1) (4)   6.59    6.25    5.90    5.70    6.84 
Tangible book value per share(1)(5)   5.35    5.01    4.66    4.44    5.08 
Equity to assets ratio   10.37%   9.87%   9.28%   8.62%   8.00%
                          
Asset Quality Ratios                         
Nonperforming loans to total loans   3.37%   2.96%   2.15%   3.36%   3.49%
Allowance for credit losses to total loans   2.09%   2.34%   2.28%   2.30%   1.57%
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans   61.92%   79.28%   106.18%   68.49%   44.97%
Nonperforming assets to total assets   3.08%   3.39%   2.57%   3.42%   3.80%

 

(1)Retroactively adjusted for a 1.1 to 1 stock split effective January 13, 2009.
(2)Net interest income divided by average earning assets.
(3)Non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
(4)Shareholder equity divided by shares outstanding.
(5)Shareholder equity less intangibles divided by shares outstanding.

 

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ITEM 7.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Pacific's audited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report. In addition, please refer to Pacific's forward-looking statement disclosure included in Part I of this report.

 

Pacific is a bank holding company providing full-service community banking through 16 branches in Washington and one in Oregon. In addition, Pacific has one loan production office in Washington and a residential real estate mortgage department. The principal business of the Bank consists of making loans to and accepting deposits from businesses and individuals. Our Bank provides full service commercial and retail banking, primarily in its branch communities. Both our loans and our deposits are generated primarily through strong banking and community relationships, and through management that is locally active. Our lending and investment activities are funded primarily by core deposits. This stable source of funding is achieved by developing strong banking relationships with customers through value-added product offerings, market pricing, convenience and high-touch service.

 

Our results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income from interest earning assets and interest expense on interest bearing liabilities. Noninterest income, which includes service charges and fees, gain on sale of loans, securities gains and income from bank owned life insurance, also provides a significant contribution to our results of operations. Our principal operating expenses, aside from interest expense, consist of salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, professional fees, data processing, FDIC insurance premiums and the provision for credit losses.

 

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

 

The following are important factors in understanding the Company financial condition and liquidity:

 

·Total assets at December 31, 2012, increased by $2,340,000, or 0.4%, to $643,594,000 compared to $641,254,000 at the end of 2011. Increases in interest bearing deposits in banks and investments were the primary contributors to overall asset growth, which were partially offset by decreases in loans and other real estate owned (“OREO”).

 

·The Bank remains well capitalized with a total risk-based capital ratio of 16.22% at December 31, 2012, compared to 15.05% at December 31, 2011. Tier one leverage ratio was 10.69% at December 31, 2012, compared to 10.35% at December 31, 2011. During 2012, the Company paid all deferred interest on junior subordinated debentures current, announced a stock repurchase plan of up to 250,000 shares of its common stock, and paid a cash dividend of $0.20 per share.

 

·Non-performing assets (“NPAs”) totaled $19,791,000 at December 31, 2012, which represents 3.08% of total assets, a decrease from $21,760,000 at December 31, 2011. The decrease is largely due to our continued focus on improving asset quality through proactive management of problem assets, which contributed to the successful liquidation of OREO during the year and continued reduction in our NPAs. NPAs are concentrated in commercial real estate loans and related OREO, which total $11,954,000, or 60.4%, of our NPAs.

 

·Demand deposits, savings, money market and certificates of deposits less than $100,000, increased during 2012 by $7,866,000, or 1.7%, to $460,888,000 and comprise 84.1% of total deposits at year-end, as part of our strategic focus on growing our low cost deposit relationships. The increase in core deposits was mostly driven by increases in commercial demand and money market accounts, coupled with an increase in personal NOW accounts.

 

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·As a result of core deposit growth, lower borrowings and increased interest bearing deposits with banks, the Company's liquidity ratio increased to 46% at December 31, 2012, which translates into over $293 million in available funding for general operations and to meet loan and deposit needs.

 

The following are significant components of the Company's results of operations for 2012 as compared to 2011.

 

·Net income for 2012 was $4,785,000, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2,818,000, or $0.28 per diluted share, in 2011.

 

·Net interest income increased to $24,011,000 compared to $23,685,000 in 2011 due to decreases in rates paid on deposits and an increase in non-interest bearing demand deposits. Net interest margin for 2012 increased 12 basis points to 4.20% compared to 4.08% in 2011.

 

·The provision for (recapture of) credit losses decreased by $3,600,000, or 144.0%, to ($1,100,000) for 2012, as compared to a charge of $2,500,000 for 2011. The reduction in provision expense is primarily the result of the elimination of a $1.7 million specific impairment reserve that had been established through the provision for loan losses in a previous year and continued overall improvement in credit quality, as evidenced by decreases in net charge-offs and loans classified as substandard or worse.

 

·Net charge-offs totaled $669,000 during 2012 compared to $1,990,000 in 2011. Loans classified as substandard or worse totaled $21,694,000 at December 31, 2012, a decrease of $12,884,000, or 37.3%, compared to $34,578,000 one year ago. While credit quality improved during the year, non-performing loans remain elevated compared to long-term historical levels and are concentrated primarily in commercial real estate loans.

 

·Non-interest income increased $1,777,000, or 23.3%, to $9,391,000 for 2012 due to increased gains on sale of loans and OREO. Gain on sale of loans during 2012 hit a record high at $5,058,000, an increase of $1,465,000, or 40.8%, over the $3,593,000 recorded in 2011, as the market for residential mortgages accelerated as market conditions improved and interest rates fell to historically low levels.

 

·Non-interest expense increased $2,769,000, or 10.8%, to $28,417,000 for 2012. The increase is primarily attributable to increases in salaries and employee benefits, OREO write-downs and operating costs, and data processing expenses.

 

·In 2012, return on average assets and return on average equity increased to 0.75% and 7.28%, respectively, compared to 0.44% and 4.55%, respectively, in 2011.

 

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

 

The Company’s financial performance generally, and in particular the ability of borrowers to pay interest on and repay principal of outstanding loans and the value of collateral securing those loans, is highly dependent on the economy in our markets. Although economic conditions in general appear to be stabilizing, the Company’s future operating results and financial performance may be significantly affected by the prolonged weak economy in the Company’s market area and any changes in the course of the recovery.

 

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in Washington was 7.6% at December 31, 2012, compared to 8.5% in 2011 and 9.3% in 2010, and in Oregon the unemployment rate was 8.4% for 2012, compared to 8.9% in 2011 and 2010. The unemployment rate in Oregon is higher than the national unemployment rate of 7.8% at December 31, 2012. According to the Washington State Employment Security Department and the Oregon Employment Department, unemployment rates over the last three years in the principal counties in which we operate were as follows:

 

Unemployment Rate at December 31,

 

County  2012   2011   2010 
Clatsop   7.6%   7.8%   9.2%
Grays Harbor   12.4%   13.5%   13.1%
Pacific   11.8%   11.9%   11.8%
Skagit   9.1%   10.2%   10.3%
Wahkiakum   12.2%   11.9%   13.8%
Whatcom   6.9%   8.1%   8.1%

 

Excluding Whatcom County, all Washington counties in which the Company operates have unemployment rates greater than the state and national rates.

 

Closed sales activity for single-family homes and condominiums had been on a declining trend in recent years; however, sales activity began to rebound in 2011 and continued in 2012 in selective counties within our geographic footprint. Year over year changes in closed sales activity in Grays Harbor, Skagit and Whatcom counties were (0.7%), 11.0%, and 17.2%, respectively, during 2012. The home price growth rate during 2012 is also indicative of a positive trend in the same counties, rising 7.8%, 11.8%, and 15.7%, respectively. Limited data is available on sales activity and sales prices for Pacific, Wahkiakum and Clatsop counties.

 

Commercial real estate has performed better than residential real estate, but is generally affected by a slow economy as well. After experiencing a sharp decline in the period 2008 through 2011, sales rebounded significantly in 2012. As an example, according to data provided by Real Estats, commercial sales in Whatcom County totaled $367.1 million in 2012 compared to $140.3 million in 2011 and $139.6 million in 2010. Limited data is available on commercial real estate sales in the smaller, more rural counties in which we operate.

 

OPERATING STRATEGY

 

The Company’s vision is to achieve and maintain balanced growth in loans and deposits while maintaining top peer group financial performance; to consistently exceed all internal and external customer expectations by listening, understanding and identifying customers’ needs; to provide timely products and services through a cost effective delivery system while maintaining customer value expectations; and positively impacting our community through our passion and being a model corporate citizen.

 

In order to achieve long-term growth and accomplish our long-term financial objectives, the Company seeks to successfully execute its long-term strategies. Operating strategies for 2013 are as follows:

 

·Focus on improving profitability with asset growth and reductions in net overhead and controllable operating expenses through fiscal restraint and increased emphasis on non-interest income and efficiencies.

 

·Continue to improve asset quality through proactive management of problem loans, monitoring existing performing loans, and selling of OREO properties.

 

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·Grow loans and deposits organically by increasing our customer base in the markets we serve and in markets adjacent to our current footprint. We will seek to capture more of each customer’s banking relationship by cross selling our loan and deposit products to our customers and emphasizing our local ownership and decision making authority.

 

·Successfully complete and effectively manage and integrate the opening of a loan production office in Vancouver, Washington in the first quarter of 2013, the acquisition of three branches (two of which are in Oregon) from Sterling Savings Bank, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2013, and the opening of a new branch in Warrenton, Oregon, which is expected in fourth quarter 2013.

 

·Control the expected decrease in net interest margin through the use of rate floors in loans and continued decreases in deposit rates where possible.

 

The degree to which we will be able to execute on these strategies will depend to a large degree on the local and national economy, improvement in the local markets for residential real estate, limited deterioration in the credit quality of our commercial real estate loans, and satisfaction of all conditions to our current expansion initiatives, including receipt of any required regulatory approvals.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010

 

General. The following table presents condensed consolidated statements of income for the Company for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012.

 



(dollars in thousands)
  2012   Increase
(Decrease)
Amount
   %   2011   Increase
(Decrease)
Amount
   %   2010 
                                    
Interest and dividend income  $27,495   $(1,823)   (6.2)  $29,318   $(1,542)   (5.0)  $30,860 
Interest expense   3,484    (2,149)   (38.2)   5,633    (2,348)   (29.4)   7,981 
Net interest income   24,011    326    1.4    23,685    806    3.5    22,879 
Provision for (recapture of) credit losses   (1,100)   (3,600)   (144.0)   2,500    (1,100)   (30.6)   3,600 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   25,111    3,926    18.5    21,185    1,906    9.9    19,279 
Other operating income   9,391    1,777    23.3    7,614    (837)   9.9    8,451 
Other operating expense   28,417    2,769    10.8    25,648    (752)   (2.9)   26,400 
Income before income taxes   6,085    2,934    93.1    3,151    1,821    136.9    1,330 
Income taxes (benefit)   1,300    967    290.4    333    637    209.5    (304)
                                    
Net income  $4,785   $1,967    69.8   $2,818   $1,184    72.5   $1,634 

 

Net income. For the year ended December 31, 2012, net income was $4,785,000 compared to $2,818,000 in 2011. The improvement in net income for 2012 was primarily related to an increase in net interest income, a substantial decrease in provision for credit losses, and an increase in gain on sale of loans, which were partially offset by an increase in commissions paid on loans sold. Net income of $2,818,000 for 2011 was up from net income of $1,634,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. The increase in net income for 2011 was primarily due to increased net interest income and decreased provisions for credit losses, OREO write-downs and FDIC assessments.

 

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Net Interest Income. The Company derives the majority of its earnings from net interest income, which is the difference between interest income earned on interest earning assets and interest expense incurred on interest bearing liabilities. The Company's net interest income is affected by the change in the level and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as volume changes. The Company's net interest income is also affected by changes in the yields earned on assets and rates paid on liabilities, referred to as rate changes. Interest rates charged on loans are affected principally by the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes and competitive factors. Those factors are, in turn, affected by general economic conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, such as federal economic policies, legislative tax policies and actions by the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve (“FOMC”). Interest rates on deposits are affected primarily by rates charged by competitors and actions by the FOMC.

 

The FOMC heavily influences market interest rates, including deposit and loan rates offered by many financial institutions. Also, as rates near zero, it becomes more difficult to match decreases in rates on interest earning assets with decreases in rates paid on interest bearing liabilities. Approximately 78% of the Company's loan portfolio is tied to short-term rates, and therefore, re-price immediately when interest rate changes occur. The Company's funding sources also re-price when rates change; however, there is a meaningful lag in the timing of the re-pricing of deposits as compared to loans and decreases in interest rates become less easily matched by decreases in deposit rates as rates approach zero. Because of its focus on commercial lending, the Company will continue to have a high percentage of floating rate loans. Because deposit rates are near the bottom, and because the reinvestment rates on maturing securities have fallen dramatically and loan rates are impacted by competition for new loans, the Company anticipates that the prolonged low rate environment will put pressure on net interest margin in 2013.

 

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The following table sets forth information with regard to average balances of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities and the resultant yields or cost, net interest income, and the net interest margin.

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2012   2011   2010 
       Interest           Interest           Interest     
(dollars in thousands)  Average   Income   Avg   Average   Income   Avg   Average   Income   Avg 
   Balance   (Expense)   Rate   Balance   (Expense)   Rate   Balance   (Expense)   Rate 
Assets                                             
Earning assets:                                             
Loans (1)  $479,036   $25,953    5.42%  $483,974   $27,481    5.68%  $485,872   $28,835    5.93%
Investment securities:                                             
Taxable   29,993    770    2.57    29,844    1,042    3.49    26,451    1,235    4.67 
Tax-Exempt(1)   27,590    1,525    5.53    24,613    1,512    6.14    24,421    1,498    6.13 
Total investment securities   57,583    2,295    3.99    54,457    2,554    4.69    50,872    2,733    5.37 
                                              
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock   3,173            3,183            3,183         
Federal funds sold and deposits in banks   32,089    84    0.26    38,535    92    0.24    37,885    116    0.31 
                                              
Total earnings assets / interest income  $571,881   $28,332    4.95%  $580,149   $30,127    5.19%  $577,812   $31,684    5.48%
                                              
Cash and due from banks   10,751              10,280              10,399           
Premises and equipment (net)   14,753              15,065              15,580           
Other real estate owned   6,880              7,579              8,071           
Other assets   42,427              41,845              43,782           
Allowance for credit losses   (11,022)             (11,028)             (11,413)          
                                              
Total assets  $635,670             $643,890             $644,231           
                                              
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                                             
Interest bearing liabilities:                                             
Deposits:                                             
Savings and interest-bearing demand  $288,984   $(1,084)   0.38%  $275,630   $(1,612)   0.58%  $238,123   $(1,729)   0.73%
Time certificates   144,486    (1,798)   1.24    176,631    (3,031)   1.72    220,618    (4,845)   2.20 
Total deposits   433,470    (2,882)   0.66    452,261    (4,643)   1.03    458,741    (6,574)   1.43 
                                              
Short-term borrowings   2,697    (79)   2.93    6,885    (264)   3.84    7,502    (204)   2.72 
Long-term borrowings   7,803    (217)   2.78    10,500    (333)   3.17    15,674    (645)   4.12 
Secured borrowings   448    (20)   4.46    777    (41)   5.28    951    (61)   6.41 
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    (286)   2.13    13,403    (352)   2.63    13,403    (497)   3.71 
Total borrowings   24,351    (602)   2.47    31,565    (990)   3.14    37,530    (1,407)   3.75 
                                              
Total interest-bearing liabilities/   Interest expense  $457,821   $(3,484)   0.76%  $483,826   $(5,633)   1.16%  $496,271   $(7,981)   1.61%
                                              
Demand deposits   107,048              93,413              84,556           
Other liabilities   5,058              4,709              4,361           
Shareholders' equity   65,743              61,942              59,043           
                                              
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $635,670             $643,890             $644,231           
                                              
Net interest income (1)       $24,848             $24,494             $23,703      
Net interest income as a percentage of   average earning assets                                             
Interest income             4.95%             5.19%             5.48%
Interest expense             0.61%             0.97%             1.38%
Net interest income             4.34%             4.22%             4.10%
Net interest margin (2)             4.20%             4.08%             3.96%
Tax equivalent adjustment (1)       $837             $809             $824      

 

(1)Interest earned on tax-exempt loans and securities has been computed on a 34% tax equivalent basis.
(2)Net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.

 

For purposes of computing the average rate, the Company used historical cost balances which do not give effect to changes in fair value that are reflected as a component of shareholders' equity. Nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale are included in "loans." Interest income on loans includes loan fees of $569,000, $480,000, and $575,000 in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

 

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The net interest margin increased to 4.20% for the year ended December 31, 2012, up from 4.08% in the prior year. Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 2012 increased $326,000, or 1.38%, which is primarily the result of an improvement in funding costs, a change in the mix of deposits with a greater concentration in demand accounts than higher cost certificates of deposits, and a decrease in the average level of FHLB advances. The average cost of funds decreased to 0.76% at December 31, 2012 from 1.16% one year ago, which was only partially offset by a decline in the Company’s average yield earned on assets from 5.19% for year ended December 31, 2011 to 4.95% for the current year. The decline in yield is due to a decrease in overall market rates. In 2011, decreasing levels of nonperforming loans placed on nonaccrual status positively affected our net interest margin which improved to 4.08% from 3.96% in 2010.

 

Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis totaled $24,848,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012, an increase of $354,000, or 1.4%, compared to 2011. Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis increased 3.3% to $24,494,000 in 2011 compared to 2010. The Company's tax equivalent interest income decreased 6.0% to $28,332,000 in 2012, from $30,127,000 in 2011 and $31,684,000 in 2010. The decrease in interest income in 2012 and 2011 was primarily due to the decline in yield earned on our loan and investment portfolios; however, this decline was more than offset by decreases in interest expense during these years.

 

Average interest earning balances with banks at December 31, 2012, decreased to $32.1 million with an average yield of 0.26% compared to $38.5 million with an average yield of 0.24% for the same period in 2011. Net interest margin continued to be negatively affected in 2012 and 2011 by increased levels of interest bearing cash invested at relatively low yields. The average yield in both periods is comparable to the federal funds target rate of 0.25% set by the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve.

 

The Company's average loan portfolio decreased $4,938,000, or 1.0%, from year end 2011 to year end 2012, and decreased $1,898,000, or 0.4%, from 2010 to 2011. The decrease in 2012 is due to decreases in construction and land development loans and commercial real estate loans. The decrease in 2011 is due to decreases in multi-family and non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans. These were partially offset by growth in commercial and owner-occupied commercial real estate loans in the second half of the year. Overall, loan demand remains soft in the current economic environment, and there is fierce competition for new loans.

 

The Company's average investment portfolio increased $3,126,000, or 5.7%, from 2011 to 2012, and increased $3,585,000, or 7.0%, from 2010 to 2011. Interest and dividend income on investment securities for the year ended December 31, 2012, on a tax-equivalent basis, decreased $259,000, or 10.1%, compared to the same period in 2011. The average tax equivalent yield on investment securities decreased to 3.99% at December 31, 2012, from 4.69% at December 31, 2011 and 5.37% at year-end 2010. The decrease in 2012 and 2011 is attributable to the reduction in yield from accelerated prepayments on mortgage-backed securities and the maturity and sale of higher yielding securities that cannot be replaced in the current low rate environment.

 

The Company's average interest-bearing deposits decreased $18,791,000, or 4.2%, from 2011 to 2012, and decreased $6,480,000, or 1.4%, in 2011 from 2010. The Company attributes the decrease in 2012 and 2011 to the planned runoff of certificates of deposits which was partially offset by growth in all other deposit categories. Additionally, fewer retail customers have been willing to lock in low interest rates on certificates of deposits for an extended period of time. Average borrowings decreased during 2012 by $7,214,000, or 22.9%, and decreased by $5,965,000, or 15.9%, during 2011. The decrease in average borrowing balances outstanding is primarily due to the maturity of $10,500,000 in FHLB advances in the latter part of 2011. The pay down in borrowings was funded by growth in lower cost demand deposits, which contributed to the increase in interest margin during 2012. Average short-term borrowings in 2012 and 2011 represent FHLB term borrowings which had been reclassified as short-term borrowings due to scheduled maturity dates within one year.

 

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Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2012, decreased $2,149,000, or 38.2%, compared to the same period in 2011. During 2011, interest expense declined $2,348,000, or 29.4%, compared to 2010. Interest rates paid on our deposits decreased significantly during 2012 and 2011. Additionally, average balances of higher cost certificates and other borrowings decreased during both periods. The average rate paid on deposits declined to 0.66% in 2012 compared to 1.03% in 2011 and 1.43% in 2010. The opportunity for continued downward repricing of maturing certificates of deposits has diminished. For the next twelve months, the amount of certificates maturing is $70,993,000 at a weighted average rate of 0.83%. Additionally, we believe that rates currently paid on non-maturity deposits are effectively near the floor and that we will have less flexibility to pay lower rates on these deposits in the future. The Company's overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.76% in 2012 from 1.16% and 1.61% in 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

The following table presents changes in net interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis, attributable to changes in volume or rate. Changes not solely due to volume or rate are allocated to volume and rate based on the absolute values of each.

 

   2012 compared to 2011   2011compared to 2010 
   Increase (decrease) due to   Increase (decrease) due to 
(dollars in thousands)  Volume   Rate   Net   Volume   Rate   Net 
Interest earned on:                              
Loans  $(278)  $(1,250)  $(1,528)  $(112)  $(1,242)  $(1,354)
Securities:                              
Taxable   5    (277)   (272)   145    (338)   (193)
Tax-exempt   173    (160)   13    12    2    14 
Total securities   178    (437)   (259)   157    (336)   (179)
Fed funds sold and interest  bearing deposits in other banks   (16)   8   (8)   2    (26)   (24)
Total interest earning assets   (116)   (1,679)   (1,795)   47    (1,604)   (1,557)
                               
Interest paid on:                              
Savings and interest bearing  demand deposits   75    (603)   (528)   249    (366)   (117)
Time deposits   (491)   (742)   (1,233)   (865)   (949)   (1,814)
Total borrowings   (201)   (187)   (388)   (206)   (211)   (417)
Total interest bearing liabilities   (617)   (1,532)   (2,149)   (822)   (1,526)   (2,348)
                               
 Change in net interest income  $501   $(147)  $354   $869   $(78)  $791 

 

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income was $9,391,000 for 2012, an increase of $1,777,000, or 23.3%, from 2011 when it totaled $7,614,000. Categories contributing to the increase during 2012 compared to 2011 were gains on sale of loans and OREO. Non-interest income was $7,614,000 during 2011, a decrease of $837,000, or 9.9%, compared to the 2010 total of $8,451,000. Negatively affecting non-interest income during 2011 were OTTI losses, and reductions in gain on sale of loans and OREO. A portion of these decreases were offset by increases in gains on securities and other operating income.

 

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The following table represents the principal categories of non-interest income for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012.

 

(dollars in thousands)  2012   Increase
(Decrease)
Amount
   %   2011   Increase
(Decrease)
Amount
   %   2010 
Service charges on deposit accounts  $1,686   $(113)   (6.3)  $1,799   $16    0.9   $1,783 
Net gain (loss) on sale of other real estate owned   331    414    498.8    (83)   (343)   (131.9)   260 
Net gains on sales of loans   5,058    1,465    40.8    3,593    (575)   (13.8)   4,168 
Net gain (loss) on sales of securities   303    (395)   (56.6)   698    276    65.4    422 
Net OTTI losses   (333)   (3)   (0.9)   (330)   330      n/a     
Earnings on bank owned life insurance   510   (17)   (3.2)   527   (14)    (2.6)   541 
Other operating income   1,836    426    30.2    1,410    133    10.4    1,277 
                                    
 Total non-interest income  $9,391   $1,777    23.3   $7,614   $(837)   (9.9)  $8,451 

 

Service charges on deposits decreased $113,000, or 6.3%, during 2012 due to a decline in overdraft revenue as a result of regulatory opt-in requirements that affect the Bank’s ability to charge overdraft fees for ATM withdrawals and debit card transactions. Service charge revenue was relatively flat in 2011 when it increased slightly by $16,000, or 0.9%. The Company continues to emphasize the importance of exceptional customer service and believes this emphasis will contribute to an increase in service charge revenue in 2013.

 

The Company continues to sell long-term fixed and adjustable rate residential real estate loans into the secondary market, which is an important source of non-interest income. Gain on sales of loans, the largest component of non-interest income, totaled $5,058,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared to $3,593,000 for the same period in 2011. The increase during the current year was due to increased mortgage refinancing activity driven by the low rate environment. Originations of loans held for sale were $251,435,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared to $172,274,000 for the same period in 2011. Also contributing to the growth in volume was the addition of origination staff during the second and third quarters of 2012. The Company plans to continue to expand its mortgage origination staff to capitalize on the opportunities in its local markets. Management expects gain on sale of loans to continue at a robust pace for the first half of 2013 in part due to its expectation that the low interest rate environment will continue and local economies will continue to improve.

 

The $575,000 decrease in income from gains on sales of loans in 2011 was due to a decline in mortgage refinancing activity and secondary market volume due to the expiration of government incentive programs including tax credits previously in place during 2010.

 

The Bank continues to have success in liquidating OREO properties. As a result, net gain on sale of OREO totaled $331,000 on seventeen properties sold during 2012 compared to a net loss on sale of OREO of $83,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011. The gain on sale of OREO in 2010 of $260,000 was largely due to a gain recognized on the sale of one commercial land lot.

 

The Bank recorded net gains on sale of securities available-for-sale of $303,000, $698,000 and $422,000, for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. During 2012 and 2011, one non-agency mortgage-backed security was determined to be other-than-temporarily-impaired resulting in the Company recording $333,000 and $330,000, respectively, in impairment charges related to credit losses through earnings. There were no additional OTTI securities at December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2011.

 

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Income from other sources totaled $2,346,000 in 2012, an increase of $409,000 from 2011, or 21.1%, due primarily to increases in foreign exchange revenue, visa debit card interchange revenue and automated teller machine fees, and other miscellaneous fees associated with loans sold in the secondary market. Income from other sources in 2011 increased $119,000 to $1,937,000 as the result of increases in visa debit card interchange revenue and automated teller machine fees, which were partially offset by a decrease in earnings on BOLI due to lower earnings credit rates.

 

Non-Interest Expense. Total non-interest expense in 2012 was $28,417,000, an increase of $2,769,000, or 10.8%, compared to $25,648,000 in 2011. Contributing to this increase in non-interest expense were increases in salaries and employee benefits (including commissions), OREO expenses, and data processing expenses. The effect of these increases was partially mitigated by decreases in FDIC insurance assessments, marketing costs and occupancy expenses. In 2011, non-interest expense decreased $752,000, or 2.8%, compared to $26,400,000 in 2010. The decrease in 2011 was mostly related to reductions in FDIC assessments, OREO write-downs and operating costs, and occupancy and equipment expenses. These were partially offset by increases in expenses for data processing, marketing and salaries and employee benefits.

 

The following table shows the principal categories of non-interest expense for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012.

 

(dollars in thousands)  2012   Increase
(Decrease)
Amount
   %   2011   Increase
(Decrease)
Amount
   %   2010 
Salaries and employee benefits  $16,215   $2,492    18.2   $13,723   $193    1.4   $13,530 
Occupancy and equipment   2,474    (60)   (2.4)   2,534    (232)   (8.4)   2,766 
State taxes   518    45    9.5    473    (7)   (1.5)   480 
Data processing   1,607    192    13.6    1,415    168    13.5    1,247 
Professional services   750    11    1.5    739    (28)   (3.7)   767 
FDIC and state assessments   610    (328)   (35.0)   938    (423)   (31.1)   1,361 
OREO write-downs   1,314    265    25.3    1,049    (223)   (17.5)   1,272 
OREO operating expenses   550    100    22.2    450    (164)   (26.7)   614 
Marketing and advertising   441    (82)   15.7    523    114    27.9    409 
Other expense   3,938    134    3.5    3,804    (150)   (3.8)   3,954 
                                    
 Total non-interest expense  $28,417   $2,769    10.8   $25,648   $(752)   (2.8)  $26,400 

 

Salary and employee benefits costs, which are the largest component of non-interest expense, increased by $2,492,000, or 18.2%, in 2012 to $16,215,000 and increased by $193,000, or 1.4%, in 2011 compared to 2010. The increase in 2012 is largely attributable to increases in salaries and employee benefits related to an increase in commissions paid on the sale of loans held for sale as part of the expansion of residential mortgage loan origination. Additionally, annual performance and merit increases coupled with increases in incentive compensation and an eleven percent increase in medical insurance also contributed to the increase in salaries and benefits for 2012. The increase in 2011 is attributable to annual performance and merit increases, as well as temporary additions to staff to assist with a core system conversion that occurred in April 2011. Full time equivalent employees at December 31, 2012, were 237 compared to 213 at December 31, 2011. Also included in salaries and benefits for 2012 and 2011 was stock compensation expense of $24,000 and $26,000, respectively. For more information regarding stock options, see Note 15 - "Stock Based Compensation" to the Company's audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this report.

 

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Occupancy and equipment expenses decreased $60,000 and $232,000 to $2,474,000 and $2,534,000, respectively, in 2012 and 2011 compared with $2,766,000 for 2010, due primarily to reductions in depreciation expense, building repair and maintenance, and annual equipment hardware maintenance.

 

Data processing expense increased $192,000, or 13.6%, in 2012 compared to 2011 due mostly to the investment in technology for mobile apps, contact management software, compliance management software and enhanced financial monitoring tools. Data processing expense increased $168,000, or 13.5%, in 2011 compared to 2010. In order to improve technology capabilities, processing time and efficiency, management converted its core operating system in April 2011. The Company expects to continue to invest in new technology when appropriate to support future growth and address changing customer preferences.

 

FDIC assessment expense totaled $610,000 in 2012 compared with $938,000 in 2011 and $1,361,000 in 2010. The decrease in 2012 and 2011 is mostly attributable to a decrease in assessment rates effective April 2011 due to changes implemented by the FDIC under the Dodd-Frank Act to assess premiums based on average assets rather than on domestic deposits. This change had a favorable impact on community banks, including Bank of the Pacific.

 

OREO write-downs and operating costs increased $365,000, or 24.3%, during 2012 compare to 2011 due to an increase in the number of OREO properties held during the year and valuation adjustments from reductions in land and commercial real estate values. OREO write-downs and operating costs decreased in 2011 by $387,000 which was due to less severe declines in real estate market values in 2011 compared to the previous two years.

 

Marketing and advertising expense decreased by $82,000, or 15.7%, in 2012 compared to $523,000 in 2011. The decrease was due to reduction in the number of sponsorships, coupled with better allocation of marketing dollars dedicated to print and radio advertising. Marketing and advertising expense increased by 27.9% to $523,000 in 2011 compared with $409,000 in 2010 due to campaigns associated with e-delivery services, annuity sales and communications related to the core system conversion. The Company anticipates the marketing and advertising expense will increase in 2013 as the Company seeks to promote brand awareness particularly in our new markets in Vancouver, Washington and Astoria and Seaside, Oregon.

 

Other operating expense increased 3.5% to $3,938,000 in 2012 compared with $3,804,000 for 2011, primarily due to small increases in a broad range of categories with the most notable in credit reports and loan origination expense associated with the ramp up of mortgage origination operations. Other operating expense decreased 3.8% to $3,804,000 in 2011 compared with $3,954,000 in 2010, primarily due to decreases in directors and office insurance and core deposit intangible amortization, which declined $125,000 and $106,000, respectively.

 

Income Taxes (Benefit). For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, income taxes (benefit) totaled $1,300,000, $333,000 and ($304,000), respectively, representing effective tax rates of 21.4%, 10.6% and (22.9)%, respectively. The effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate of 34.6% due to tax exempt income representing an increasing share of income as investments in municipal securities and loans, income earned on BOLI, and tax credits received on investments in low income housing partnerships remained at historical levels.

 

Deferred income tax assets or liabilities reflect the estimated future tax effects attributable to differences as to when certain items of income or expense are reported in the financial statements versus when they are reported in the tax returns. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had a net deferred tax asset of $4,013,000 and $4,351,000, respectively.

 

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See “Critical Accounting Policies” in this section below.

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

At December 31, 2012 and 2011

 

Total assets were $643,594,000 at December 31, 2012, a slight increase of $2,340,000, or 0.4%, over year-end 2011. Increases in interest-bearing cash and investments were the primary contributors to overall asset growth, which were partially offset by a decrease in loans and OREO.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Total cash and cash equivalents, including federal funds sold, increased to $59,840,000 at December 31, 2012, from $41,132,000 at December 31, 2011, due to proceeds received from loan maturities and pay-offs during 2012 of loans with planned exit strategies, coupled with reduced loan demand. It is anticipated that cash and cash equivalents will decrease in 2013 as the Company increases lending through new loan production offices and deploys excess cash balances into higher yielding investments.

 

Investment Portfolio

 

The composition of our investment portfolio is managed to maximize total return on the portfolio while considering the impact it has on asset/liability position and liquidity needs. The majority of securities are classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value with a small amount classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost. The Company regularly reviews its portfolio in conjunction with overall balance sheet management strategies. From time to time securities may be sold to reposition the portfolio in response to strategies developed by the Company’s asset liability committee or to realize gains within the portfolio. The Company's investment securities portfolio increased $13,366,000, or 24.4%, during 2012 to $68,043,000 due to investment in municipal, government agency and mortgage-backed securities as an alternative to cash. The Company's investment securities portfolio increased $6,330,000, or 13.1%, during 2011 to $54,677,000 from $48,347,000 at year end 2010. Additional securities were purchased during both years as loan growth slowed.

 

The Company regularly reviews its investment portfolio to determine whether any of its securities are other than temporarily impaired. In addition to accounting and regulatory guidance, in determining whether a security is other than temporarily impaired, the Company considers whether it intends to sell the security and if it does not intend to sell the security, whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. The Company also considers cash flow analysis for mortgage-backed securities under various prepayment, default, and loss severity scenarios in determining whether a mortgage-backed security is other than temporarily impaired. At December 31, 2012, the Company owned 4 securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer, with an amortized cost of $2,556,000 and fair value of $2,279,000. These securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer at December 31, 2012, had investment grade ratings upon purchase. Following its evaluation of factors deemed relevant, management determined, in part because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that it will have to sell the securities before recovery of cost basis, which may be at maturity, the Company does not have any other than temporarily impaired securities at December 31, 2012, with the exception of one non-agency mortgage-backed security. For more information regarding our investment securities and analysis of the value of securities in our investment portfolio, see Note 3 - "Securities" and Note 17 – "Fair Value of Financial Instruments" to the Company's audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this report.

 

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The carrying values of investment securities at December 31 in each of the last three years are as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)            
             
Held to Maturity  2012   2011   2010 
             
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  $6,716   $6,732   $6,084 
Mortgage-backed securities   221    293    370 
                
Total  $6,937   $7,025   $6,454 

 

Available For Sale   2012    2011    2010 
                
U.S. Government agency securities  $5,952   $84   $1,109 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions   26,906    22,859    21,152 
Mortgage-backed securities   24,703    22,797    16,614 
Corporate bonds   3,545    1,912    3,018 
                
Total  $61,106   $47,652   $41,893 

 

The following table presents the maturities of investment securities at December 31, 2012. Taxable equivalent values are used in calculating yields assuming a tax rate of 34%.

 

(dollars in thousands)      Due after   Due after         
   Due in one   one through   five through   Due after     
Held To Maturity  year or less   five years   ten years   ten years   Total 
                          
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  $225   $784   $932   $4,775   $6,716 
Weighted average yield   5.84%   5.98%   6.36%   6.76%     
Mortgage-backed securities           157    64    221 
Weighted average yield           5.22%   5.95%     
                          
 Total  $225   $784   $1,089   $4,839   $6,937 

 

Available For Sale  Due in one
year or less
   Due after
one through
five years
   Due after
five through
ten years
   Due after
ten years
   Total 
                          
 U.S. Agency securities  $   $3,704   $1,037   $1,211   $5,952 
Weighted average yield       0.60%   1.09%   2.75%     
Obligations of states and political subdivisions   1,066    2,215    6,091    17,534    26,906 
Weighted average yield   3.56%   4.38%   3.68%   5.01%     
Mortgage-backed securities   1        2,097    22,605    24,703 
Weighted average yield   1.67%       1.98%   1.26%     
Corporate bonds   1,000    2,545            3,545 
Weighted average yield   1.84%   2.40%             
                          
Total  $2,067   $8,464   $9,225   $41,350   $61,106 

 

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Loan Portfolio

 

General. Total loans were $461,146,000 at December 31, 2012, a decrease of $28,288,000, or 5.8%, compared to December 31, 2011. The decrease in total loans was driven primarily by a decline of $15,745,000 in construction and land development loans and $8,677,000 in commercial real estate loans that were largely a result of continued loan payoffs prior to maturity, which the Company believes are reflective of the current low interest rate environment and economic conditions. Competition for commercial loans in the markets we serve is fierce and loan demand has been soft. Management expects the loan portfolio will grow in 2013, although it believes the uncertainty surrounding various aspects of the economy is causing many customers to wait for even more clarity before borrowing additional funds to expand their businesses or purchase assets.

 

The following table sets forth the composition of the Company's loan portfolio (including loans held for sale) at December 31 in each of the past five years.

 

(dollars in thousands)  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 
                          
 Commercial and agricultural  $87,278   $90,731   $84,575   $93,125   $91,888 
Construction, land development and other land loans   31,411    47,156    46,256    64,812    100,725 
Residential real estate 1-4 family   90,447    90,552    89,212    91,821    82,468 
Multi-family   7,744    7,682    9,113    8,605    7,860 
Farmland   24,544    23,752    22,354    22,824    18,092 
Commercial real estate   212,797    221,474    216,015    205,184    188,444 
Installment   5,465    6,772    7,029    7,216    7,293 
Credit cards and overdrafts   2,317    2,156    2,099    1,929    1,959 
Less unearned income   (857)   (841)   (828)   (881)   (925)
                          
 Total  $461,146   $489,434   $475,825   $494,635   $497,804 

 

The Company's strategy is to originate loans primarily in its local markets. Depending on the purpose of a loan, loans may be secured by a variety of collateral, including real estate, business assets, and personal assets. Loans, including loans held for sale, represent 72% and 76% of total assets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The majority of the Company's loan portfolio is comprised of commercial and agricultural loans (commercial loans) and real estate loans. The commercial and agricultural loans are a diverse group of loans to small, medium, and large businesses for purposes ranging from working capital needs to term financing of equipment.

 

The commercial and commercial real estate loan categories continue to be the primary focus for the Bank. Our commercial real estate portfolio generally consists of a wide cross-section of retail, small office, warehouse, and industrial type properties. Loan to value ratios for the Company's commercial real estate loans generally did not exceed 75% at origination and debt service ratios were generally 125% or better. While we have significant balances within this lending category, we believe that our lending policies and underwriting standards are sufficient to reduce risk even in a downturn in the commercial real estate market. Additionally, this is a sector in which we have significant and long-term management experience. It is our strategic plan to seek growth in commercial and small business loans where available and owner occupied commercial real estate loans.

 

We remain conservative in underwriting while active in managing our existing construction loan and land development portfolios. While these segments have historically played a significant role in our loan portfolio, balances have declined over the last three years. Construction and land development loans represented 6.8% and 9.6% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We believe this segment will remain challenged into 2013, although to a lesser extent than the previous three years.

 

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It is the Company’s strategic objective to maintain concentrations in land and residential construction and total commercial real estate below the regulatory guidelines of 100% and 300% of risk based capital, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, concentration in land and residential construction as a percentage of risk based capital was 37% and total concentration in non-owner occupied commercial real estate plus land and residential construction as a percentage of risk-based capital stood at 201%.

 

Loan Maturities and Sensitivity in Interest Rates. The following table presents information related to maturity distribution and interest rate sensitivity of loans outstanding, based on scheduled repayments at December 31, 2012.

 

          Due after              
    Due in one     one through     Due after        
(dollars in thousands)   year or less     five years     five years     Total  
                                 
Commercial   $ 44,468     $ 36,557     $ 6,253     $ 87,278  
Construction, land development and other land loans     19,846       11,392       173       31,411  
Residential real estate 1-4 family     41,376       24,240       24,831       90,447  
Multi-family     1,127       5,903       714       7,744  
Farmland     9,988       13,038       1,518       24,544  
Commercial real estate     68,858       134,992       8,947       212,797  
Installment     550       4,520       476       5,546  
Credit cards and overdrafts     2,236                   2,236  
Total   $ 188,449     $ 230,642     $ 42,912     $ 462,003  
Less unearned income                             (857 )
Total loans                           $ 461,146   
                                 
Total loans maturing after one year with                                
Predetermined interest rates (fixed)           $ 45,673     $ 41,247     $ 86,920  
Floating or adjustable rates (variable)             184,969       1,665       186,634  
Total           $ 230,642     $ 42,912     $ 273,554  

 

At December 31, 2012, 40.9% of the total loan portfolio was due in one year or less.

 

Nonperforming Assets. Nonperforming assets are defined as loans on non-accrual status, loans past due ninety days or more and still accruing interest, and OREO. The Company's policy for placing loans on non-accrual status is based upon management's evaluation of the ability of the borrower to meet both principal and interest payments as they become due. Generally, loans with interest or principal payments which are ninety or more days past due are placed on non-accrual (unless they are well-secured and in the process of collection) and previously accrued interest is reversed against income.

 

Non-performing assets totaled $19,791,000 at December 31, 2012. This represents 3.08% of total assets, compared to $21,760,000, or 3.39%, at December 31, 2011, and $16,579,000, or 2.57%, at December 31, 2010. Commercial real estate loans are the primary component of non-performing assets, representing $11,954,000, or 60.4%, of non-performing assets.

 

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The following table presents information related to the Company's non-accrual loans and other non-performing assets at December 31 in each of the last five years.

 

(dollars in thousands)  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 
                     
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more  $   $299   $   $547   $2,274 
                          
Non-accrual loans:                         
Construction, land development and other land loans   1,792    5,510    5,529    9,886    11,787 
Residential real estate 1-4 family   800    528    2,246    1,323    615 
Multi-family real estate               353     
Commercial real estate (4)   9,642    7,168    803    2,949    1,477 
Farmland   976        170    87     
Commercial   1,901    530    1,251    1,049    797 
Installment   1                 
Total non-accrual loans (1)   15,112    13,736    9,999    15,647    14,676 
                          
Total non-performing loans   15,112    14,035    9,999    16,194    16,950 
                          
OREO:                         
Construction, land development and other land loans   1,860    4,150    4,043    4,850    5,443 
Residential real estate 1-4 family   507    1,427    540    220    1,367 
Commercial real estate   2,312    2,148    1,997    1,595     
Total OREO   4,679    7,725    6,580    6,665    6,810 
                          
Total non-performing assets (2)  $19,791   $21,760   $16,579   $22,859   $23,760 
                          
Troubled debt restructured loans on accrual status  $444   $398   $   $   $ 
Allowance for credit losses  $9,358   $11,127   $10,617   $11.092   $7,623 
Allowance to non-performing loans   61.92%   79.28%   106.18%   68.49%   44.97%
Allowance to non-performing assets   47.28%   51.14%   64.04%   48.52%   32.08%
Non-performing loans to total loans (3)   3.37%   2.96%   2.15%   3.36%   3.49%
Non-performing assets to total assets   3.08%   3.39%   2.57%   3.42%   3.80%

 

(1)Includes $3,930,000, $7,734,000 and $932,000 in non-accrual troubled debt restructured loans (“TDRs”) as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which are also considered impaired loans. There were no TDRs as of December 31, 2008 through 2009.
(2)Does not include TDRs on accrual status.
(3)Excludes loans held for sale
(4)Includes one loan totaling $3,485,000 at December 31, 2012 of which $3,198,000 is guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture.

 

Non-performing loans increased $1,077,000, or 7.7%, from the balance at December 31, 2011 due to increases in non-accrual commercial and commercial real estate loans that were only partially offset by a significant decrease in construction, land development and other land loans. The increase in non-accrual commercial is made up primarily of one loan totaling $1,587,000. The level of non-performing loans is still elevated by historical standards and reflects the continued weakness in the real estate market and economy in our region. OREO, however, decreased by $3,046,000, or 39.4%, from the balance at December 31, 2011, due to the successful liquidation of a 13-lot subdivision and two mixed-use commercial real estate buildings which combined totaled $2,513,000.

 

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Non-performing loans increased $4,036,000, or 40.4%, in 2011 from the balance at December 31, 2010 due to an increase in non-accrual commercial real estate loans. The increase was made up primarily of one loan totaling $3,627,000.

 

The Company continues to aggressively identify and monitor non-performing assets and take action based upon available information. The balance of non-performing loans at year end 2012 is equal to 3.37% of total loans, excluding loans held for sale, compared to 2.96% at December 31, 2011. The totals are net of charge-offs based on the difference between carrying value on our books and management's estimate of fair market value after taking into account the result of appraisals and other factors. Delinquencies continue to be well-managed and no significant adverse trends have been identified. Past due loans represented 2.4% and 2.4% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

The Company had troubled debt restructures totaling $4,374,000, $8,132,000, and $932,000 at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which were on non-accrual status. A TDR is a loan for which the terms have been modified in order to grant a concession to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty. Troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired loans and reported as such. For more information regarding TDRs, see Note 4 - "Loans" to the Company's audited financial statements included in Item 15 of this report.

 

Interest income on non-accrual loans that would have been recorded had those loans performed in accordance with their initial terms was $1,213,000, $752,000 and $2,568,000 for 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively. Interest income recognized on impaired loans was $226,000, $255,000 and $593,000 for 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

 

Currently, it is our practice to obtain new appraisals on non-performing collateral dependent loans and/or OREO semi-annually on land and every nine months on improved properties. Based upon the appraisal review for non-performing loans, the Company will record the loan at the lower of carrying value or fair value of collateral (less costs to sell) by recording a charge-off to the allowance for credit losses or by designating a specific reserve. Generally, the Company will record the charge-off rather than designate a specific reserve.  During 2012 and 2011, as a result of these appraisals and other factors, the Company recorded OREO write-downs of $1,314,000 and $1,049,000, respectively. The Company will continue to reevaluate non-performing assets over the coming months as market conditions change.

 

OREO at December 31, 2012 totaled $4,679,000 and includes: twelve land or land development properties totaling $1,757,000; one residential construction property totaling $103,000; nine commercial real estate properties totaling $2,312,000; and four single family residences collectively valued at $507,000. The balances are recorded at the estimated net realizable value less selling costs. Liquidation strategies have been identified for all the assets held in OREO. Management continues to market these properties through an orderly liquidation process rather than engaging in immediate liquidation that it believes would result in discounts greater than the projected carrying costs.

 

Loan Concentrations. The Company has credit risk exposure related to real estate loans. The Company makes loans for acquisition, construction and other purposes that are secured by real estate. At December 31, 2012, loans secured by real estate totaled $366,943,000, which represents 79.6% of the total loan portfolio. Real estate construction loans comprised $31,411,000 of that amount, while real estate loans secured by residential properties totaled $90,447,000. As a result of these concentrations of loans, the loan portfolio is susceptible to deteriorating economic and market conditions in the Company's market areas. The Company generally requires collateral on all real estate exposures and typically originates loans at loan-to-value ratios at loan origination of no greater than 80%. See "Risk Factors" under Item 1A of this report.

 

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Allowance and Provision for Credit Losses. The allowance for credit losses reflects management's current estimate of the amount required to absorb probable losses on loans in its loan portfolio based on factors present as of the end of the period. Loans deemed uncollectible are charged against and reduce the allowance.

 

Periodic provisions for credit losses are charged to current expense to replenish the allowance for credit losses in order to maintain the allowance at a level that management considers adequate. The amount of provision is based on an analysis of various factors including historical loss experience based on volumes and types of loans, volumes and trends in delinquencies and non-accrual loans, trends in portfolio volume, results of internal and independent external credit reviews, and anticipated economic conditions. Estimated loss factors used in the allowance for credit loss analysis are established based in part on historic charge-off data by loan category, portfolio migration analysis, economic conditions and other qualitative factors. During the year ended December 31, 2012, based upon charge-off experience and other factors considered by management, the loss factors used in the allowance for credit losses were updated specifically on pass rated commercial loans from 0.60% to 0.50%, on commercial real estate loans from 0.65% to 0.50%, on land and land development loans from 5.50% to 5.00% and on speculative residential construction from 1.75% to 1.25%, resulting in a decrease in the estimate for the allowance for credit losses. These were partially offset by increases in loss rates on residential real estate from 0.75% to 0.80% and personal lines of credit from 4.00% to 6.00%. See “Critical Accounting Policies” in this section below, as well as “Risk Factors” under Item 1A. above.

 

Transactions in the allowance for credit losses for the years ended December 31 are as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 
                     
Balance at beginning of year  $11,127   $10,617   $11,092   $7,623   $5,007 
Charge-offs:                         
Construction and land development   348    790    1,891    4,687    2,039 
Residential real estate 1-4 family   576    665    1,518    940    14 
Commercial real estate   479    1,215    164    505     
Commercial   67    161    469    238    18 
Credit card   17    38    38    80    66 
Installment   292    55    81    74    89 
Total charge-offs   1,779    2,924    4,161    6,524    2,226 
                          
Recoveries:                         
Construction and land development   896    630    2         
Residential real estate 1-4 family   162    107    48    2    3 
Commercial real estate   21    120    17    17    37 
Commercial   23    69    13    17     
Credit card   5    3    3    4    2 
Installment   3    5    3    9    9 
Total recoveries   1,110    934    86    49    51 
                          
Net charge-offs   669    1,990    4,075    6,475    2,175 
Provision for (recapture of) credit losses   (1,100)   2,500    3,600    9,944    4,791 
Balance at end of year  $9,358   $11,127   $10,617   $11,092   $7,623 
                          
Ratio of net charge-offs to average    loans outstanding   0.14%   0.41%   0.84%   1.29%   0.46%

 

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During the year ended December 31, 2012, provision for (recapture of) credit losses totaled ($1,100,000) compared to $2,500,000 and $3,600,000 for the same periods in 2011 and 2010, respectively. During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company received a final determination in favor of the Bank in its appeal of a United States Department of Agriculture decision to revoke a guaranty on a loan to one of the Bank's borrowers.  As a result of the decision, the guaranty was reinstated, and resulted in the elimination of a $1.7 million impairment reserve that had been established through the provision for credit losses in the previous year based on the original revocation of the United States Department of Agriculture guarantee.  In addition, credit quality has improved as evidenced by decreases in net charge-offs and loans rated substandard or worse. Net charge-offs totaled $669,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, compared to $1,990,000 for the same period in 2011, and loans classified as substandard decreased $13,153,000, or 38.0%, from year end 2011 to $21,418,000 at December 31, 2012.

 

The decrease in provision for credit losses in 2011 was due to improving credit quality as evidenced by decreases in net charge-offs, substandard loans, and impaired loans. Loans classified as substandard decreased $5,285,000 to $34,570,000 at December 31, 2011. Impaired loans decreased $241,000 to $14,432,000 at December 31, 2011. The provision reflects management’s continuing evaluation of the loan portfolio’s credit quality, which is affected by a broad range of economic metrics.

 

The allowance for credit losses was $9,358,000 at December 31, 2012, compared with $11,127,000 at December 31, 2011, a decrease of $1,769,000, or 15.9%. The decrease in 2012 is due to the elimination of a $1.7 impairment reserve discussed above and a decrease in estimated loss factors used in determining the allowance for credit losses also discussed above. The allowance for credit losses increased to $11,127,000 at year-end 2011 compared to $10,617,000 at year-end 2010. The increase in 2011 was due to provision expense of $2,500,000 which exceeded net charge-offs of $1,990,000, and was reflective of the $1.7 million impairment reserve discussed above, and management’s review of qualitative factors including the continued uncertainty in the economy and financial industry, pervasive high unemployment rates, and continued deterioration in real estate values.

 

The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans outstanding (excluding loans held for sale) was 2.09%, 2.34% and 2.28% at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company's loan portfolio contains a significant portion of government guaranteed loans which are fully guaranteed by the United States Government. Government guaranteed loans were $49,966,000 and $52,928,000 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans outstanding excluding the government guaranteed loans was 2.35% and 2.64%, respectively.

 

There is no precise method of predicting specific credit losses or amounts that ultimately may be charged off. The determination that a loan may become uncollectible, in whole or in part, is a matter of significant management judgment. Similarly, the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is a matter of judgment that requires consideration of many factors, including (a) economic conditions and the effect on particular industries and specific borrowers; (b) a review of borrowers' financial data, together with industry data, the competitive situation, the borrowers' management capabilities and other factors; (c) a continuing evaluation of the loan portfolio, including monitoring by lending officers and staff credit personnel of all loans which are identified as being of less than acceptable quality; (d) an in-depth review, at a minimum of quarterly or more frequently as considered necessary, of all loans judged to present a possibility of loss (if, as a result of such quarterly review, the loan is judged to be not fully collectible, the carrying value of the loan is reduced to that portion considered collectible); and (e) an evaluation of the underlying collateral for secured lending, including the use of independent appraisals of real estate properties securing loans. An analysis of the adequacy of the allowance is conducted by management quarterly and is reviewed by the Board of Directors.  Based on this analysis and applicable accounting standards, management considers the allowance for credit losses of $9,358,000 to be adequate at December 31, 2012.

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued accounting guidance relating to 1) accounting by creditors for impairment of a loan and 2) accounting by creditors for impairment of a loan for income recognition disclosures.  The Company measures impaired loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as a practical expedient, at the loan's observable market price or the fair market value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  The Company excludes loans that are currently measured at fair value or at the lower of cost or fair value, and certain large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively measured for impairment.

 

The following table summarizes the Bank's impaired loans at December 31:

 

(dollars in thousands)  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 
                     
Total impaired loans  $14,784   $14,432   $14,673   $25,738   $22,117 
Total impaired loans with valuation allowance       4,498    508    2,962    462 
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans       2,032    142    638    118 

 

No valuation allowance was considered necessary for the remaining impaired loans. The balance of the allowance for credit losses in excess of these specific reserves is available to absorb losses from all non-impaired loans.

 

It is the Company's policy to charge-off any loan or portion of a loan that is deemed uncollectible in the ordinary course of business.  The entire allowance for credit losses is available to absorb such charge-offs. 

 

The Company allocates its allowance for credit losses among major loan categories primarily on the basis of historical data.  Based on certain characteristics of the portfolio and management's analysis, losses can be estimated for major loan categories. The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for credit losses among the major loan categories based primarily on historical net charge-off experience and other considerations at December 31 in each of the last five years.

 

       % of       % of       % of       % of       % of 
   2012   Total   2011   Total   2010   Total   2009   Total   2008   Total 
(dollars in thousands)  Reserve   Loans*   Reserve   Loans*   Reserve   Loans*   Reserve   Loans*   Reserve   Loans* 
                                         
Commercial loans  $923    19%  $1,012    18%  $816    18%  $1,308    19%  $1,392    18%
Real estate loans   4,927    79%   7,849    80%   7,139    80%   8,341    79%   5,975    80%
Consumer loans   531    2%   642    2%   690    2%   260    2%   256    2%
Unallocated   2,977        1,624        1,972        1,183             
                                                   
Total allowance  $9,358    100%  $11,127    100%  $10,617    100%  $11,092    100%  $7,623    100%
                                                   
Ratio of allowance for credit losses to loans outstanding at end of year      2.09 %        2.34%        2.28%        2.30%        1.57%

 

* Represents the total of all outstanding loans in each category as a percent of total loans outstanding.

 

The table indicates decreases of $89,000, $2,922,000 and $111,000 during 2012 in the allowance related to commercial, real estate and consumer loans which were partially offset by an increase in the unallocated portion. The significant decline in the real estate portion is due to the elimination of a $1.7 million impairment reserve previously mentioned. The changes in other categories, as well as, changes in 2011 and 2010 are attributable to changes in the loan loss rates.

 

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Deposits

 

The Company's primary source of funds has historically been customer deposits. A variety of deposit products are offered to attract customer deposits. These products include non-interest bearing demand accounts, NOW accounts, savings accounts, and time deposits. Interest-bearing accounts earn interest at rates established by management based on competitive market factors and the need to increase or decrease certain types or maturities of deposits. The Company has succeeded in growing its deposit base over the last three years despite increasing competition for deposits in our markets. The Company believes that it has benefited from its local identity and superior customer service. Attracting deposits remains integral to the Company's business as it is the primary source of funds for loans and a major decline in deposits or failure to attract deposits in the future could have an adverse effect on results of operations and financial condition. The Company's strategic plan contemplates and focuses on continued growth in non-interest bearing accounts, which contribute to higher levels of non-interest income and net interest margin, through increased sales efforts and continued focus on customer service and emphasis on our expanded electronic services. We expect significant competition for deposits of this nature to continue for the foreseeable future and our ability to attract and retain non-interest bearing demand deposits may be influenced by the expiration in 2012 of government programs providing expanded insurance coverage for such deposits.

 

Deposit detail by category as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)  2012   2011   2010 
             
Demand, non-interest bearing  $115,138   $108,899   $95,115 
Interest bearing demand (NOW)   125,758    122,160    103,358 
Money market deposits   106,849    99,031    93,996 
Savings deposits   62,493    65,451    55,993 
Time, interest bearing (CDs)   138,005    152,509    196,492 
                
Total  $548,243   $548,050   $544,954 

 

Total deposits were flat at $548,243,000 at December 31, 2012 and 2011. Increases in demand and money market accounts were offset by a similar decrease in time certificates of deposits (CDs). Non-interest bearing demand deposits increased $6,239,000, or 5.7% mostly in commercial and public demand accounts. The increase in NOW accounts of $3,598,000 and money market accounts of $7,818,000 was attributable to an increased emphasis on growing our customer base in non-maturity deposit products instead of higher cost CDs. The Bank prices CDs competitively to retain existing relationship-based customers, but not to retain CD only customers or to attract new CD customers. Additionally, due to the low interest rate environment, many CD customers opted to place their maturing balances in checking or money market accounts while waiting for interest rates to improve. CDs decreased $14,504,000, or 9.5%, to $138,005,000 at December 31, 2012.

 

During 2011 interest bearing demand deposits increased $18,802,000, or 18.2%, due to increases in public funds and interest bearing rewards checking accounts. Money market and savings accounts increased $5,035,000 and $9,458,000, respectively, primarily due to continued growth in the Whatcom County market. Time deposits decreased $43,983,000, or 22.4%, due to a combination of decreases in retail deposits of $29,763,000 and decreases in brokered deposits of $14,220,000.

 

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Brokered deposits, excluding CDARS, totaled $19,239,000, $13,000,000 and $27,220,000 at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Bank increased brokered deposits during 2012 in order to lock in a low-cost source of funds for an extended maturity to help insulate the Bank in a rising rate environment. Longer term CDs are generally not available in the retail market as customers generally desire to keep funds more liquid and accessible. The decrease in brokered deposits in 2011 was due to management’s strategy to roll off brokered deposits as they came due during the year, of which $14.2 million matured in 2011. This was achievable due to excess cash balances and growth in core deposits. Changes in the market or new regulatory restrictions could limit our ability to maintain or acquire brokered deposits in the future.

 

The ratio of non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits was 21.0%, 19.9% and 17.5% at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

The following table sets forth the average balances for each major category of deposits and the weighted average interest rate paid for deposits for the periods indicated.

 

   2012   2011   2010 
(dollars in thousands)  Average Deposits   Rate   Average Deposits   Rate   Average Deposits   Rate 
                         
Non-interest bearing demand Deposits  $107,048    0.00%  $93,413    0.00%  $84,556    0.00%
Interest bearing demand deposits   120,472    0.48%   113,399    0.72%   97,820    0.93%
Savings and money market deposits   168,512    0.30%   162,231    0.49%   140,303    0.58%
Time deposits   144,486    1.24%   176,631    1.72%   220,618    2.20%
                               
Total  $540,518    0.53%  $545,674    0.85%  $543,297    1.21%

 

Maturities of time certificates of deposit as of December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows:

 

(dollars in thousands)  Under
$100,000
   Over
$100,000
   Total 
                
3 months or less  $12,210   $13,580   $25,790 
Over 3 through 6 months   8,521    8,348    16,869 
Over 6 through 12 months   11,538    16,796    28,334 
Over 12 months   18,381    48,631    67,012 
                
Total  $50,650   $87,355   $138,005 

 

Short-Term Borrowings

 

The following is information regarding the Company's short-term borrowings for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

 

(dollars in thousands)  2012   2011   2010 
                
Amount outstanding at end of period  $3,000   $   $10,500 
Weighted average interest rate thereon   2.94%   %   3.85%
Maximum month-end balance during the year   3,000    10,500    10,500 
Average balance during the year   2,697    6,885    7,502 
Average interest rate during the year   2.94%   3.84%   2.72%

 

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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

 

The Company is party to many contractual financial obligations at December 31, 2012, including without limitation, borrowings from the FHLB, junior subordinated debentures associated with trust preferred securities and operating leases for branch locations. The following is information regarding the dates payments of such obligations are due.

 

   Payments due by Period 
Contractual obligations  Less than
1 year
   1 – 3
years
   3 – 5
years
   More than
5 years
   Total 
                     
Operating leases  $337   $424   $180   $   $941 
Total deposits   481,231    41,094    24,918    1,000    548,243 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings   3,000    5,000    2,500        10,500 
Secured borrowings                    
Junior subordinated debentures               13,403    13,403 
Total long-term obligations  $484,568   $46,518   $27,598   $14,403   $573,087 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Bank is 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, and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as they do for on-balance-sheet instruments. A summary of the Bank's commitments at December 31 is as follows:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Commitments to extend credit  $84,493   $91,596 
Standby letters of credit   1,975    1,310 

 

KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS

 

Year ended December 31,  2012   2011   2010   2009   2008 
                     
Return on average assets   .75%   .44%   .25%   (.96)%   .16%
Return on average equity   7.28%   4.45%   2.77%   (11.63)%   1.83%
Average equity to average assets ratio   10.34%   9.62%   9.16%   8.23%   8.89%
Dividend payout ratio   42%   %   %   %   35%

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Liquidity. The primary concern of depositors, creditors and regulators is the Company's ability to have sufficient funds readily available to repay liabilities as they mature. In order to evaluate whether adequate funds are and will be available at all times, the Company monitors and projects the amount of funds required on a daily basis. The Bank's primary source of liquidity is deposits from its customer base, which has historically provided a stable source of "core" demand and consumer deposits. Other sources of liquidity are available, including borrowings from the FHLB, the Federal Reserve Bank, and from correspondent banks. Liquidity requirements can also be met through disposition of short-term assets. In management's opinion, the Company maintains an adequate level of liquid assets for its known and reasonably foreseeable liquidity requirements, consisting of cash and amounts due from banks, interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold to support daily cash flow requirements.

 

Management expects to continue to rely on customer deposits as the primary source of liquidity, but may also obtain liquidity from maturity of its investment securities, sale of securities currently available for sale, loan sales, brokered deposits, government sponsored programs, loan repayments, net income, and other borrowings. Although deposit balances have shown historical growth, deposit habits of customers may be influenced by changes in the financial services industry, interest rates available on other investments, general economic conditions, consumer confidence, changes to government insurance programs, and competition. Competition for deposits is presently quite intense, even in our traditional markets of operations in Western Washington, making deposit retention challenging and new deposit growth quite difficult. Any significant reduction in deposits could adversely affect the Company's financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity. See "Risk Factors" under Item 1A. above.

 

Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in deposits, but are generally not considered a long term solution to liquidity issues. Long-term borrowings at December 31, 2012 and 2011 represent advances from the FHLB of Seattle. Advances at December 31, 2012 bear interest at 2.24% to 2.94% and mature in various years as follows: 2015 - $5,000,000, and 2016 - $2,500,000. The Bank has pledged $156,955,000 of loans as collateral for these borrowings at December 31, 2012. Based on pledged collateral, at December 31, 2012, the Bank had $111,437,000 of available borrowing capacity on its line at the FHLB, although each advance is subject to prior consent. The Bank also has a borrowing facility of $46,704,000 at the Federal Reserve Bank, of which none was used at December 31, 2012. The Bank has pledged $71,484,000 of loans as collateral to the Federal Reserve Bank.

 

The holding company specifically relies on dividends from the Bank, proceeds from the exercise of stock options, and proceeds from the issuance of trust preferred securities for its funds, which are used for various corporate purposes. Dividends from the Bank are the holding company's most important source of funds, and are subject to regulatory restrictions and the capital needs of the Bank, which are always primary. Sales of trust preferred securities (“TRUPs”) were also a historical source of liquidity for the holding company and capital for both the holding company and the Bank; however, we have not issued TRUPs since 2006 and do not anticipate TRUPs will be a source of liquidity in 2013 or beyond.

 

At December 31, 2012, two wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts established by the Company had issued and outstanding $13,403,000 of trust preferred securities. During 2012, the Company paid all accrued interest, including deferred interest, which had accrued since the Company elected, in 2009, to exercise its right to defer interest payments on trust preferred debentures, as permitted by the terms thereof. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, accrued interest totaled $41,000 and $1,252,000, respectively, and is included in accrued interest payable on the balance sheet.

 

On July 2, 2003, the Federal Reserve Bank issued Supervisory Letter SR 03-13 clarifying that Bank Holding Companies should continue to report trust preferred securities in accordance with current Federal Reserve Bank instructions which allows trust preferred securities to be counted in Tier 1 capital subject to certain limitations. The Federal Reserve has indicated it will review the implications of any accounting treatment changes and, if necessary or warranted, will provide appropriate guidance. For additional information regarding trust preferred securities, see our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 15 of this report, including Note 9 – "Junior Subordinated Debentures".

 

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Capital. The Company conducts its business through the Bank. Thus, the Company needs to be able to provide capital and financing to the Bank should the need arise. The primary sources for obtaining capital are additional stock sales and retained earnings. Total shareholders' equity was $66,721,000 at December 31, 2012, an increase of $3,451,000, or 5.5%, compared to December 31, 2011. The increase is largely attributable to earnings retention. Total shareholders' equity averaged $65,743,000 in 2012, which includes $11,282,000 of goodwill. Shareholders' equity averaged $61,942,000 in 2011, compared to $59,043,000 in 2010.

 

The Company's Board of Directors considers financial results, growth plans, and anticipated capital needs in formulating its dividend policy. The payment of dividends is subject to adequate financial resources at the Bank, which depend in part on operating results and limitations imposed by law and governmental regulations or actions of regulators.

 

The Federal Reserve has established guidelines for risk-based capital requirements for bank holding companies. Under the guidelines, one of four risk weights is applied to balance sheet assets, each with different capital requirements based on the credit risk of the asset. The Company's capital ratios include the assets of the Bank on a consolidated basis in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Reserve. The Company's capital ratios have exceeded the minimum required to be classified "well capitalized" during each of the past three years.

 

The following table sets forth the minimum required capital ratios and actual ratios for December 31, 2012 and 2011.

 

           Requirements for 
   Actual       Adequately Capitalized 
(dollars in thousands)  Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
                 
December 31, 2012                    
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)                    
Consolidated  $66,750    10.69%  $24,975    4.00%
Bank   66,712    10.69%   24,966    4.00%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)                    
Consolidated   66,750    14.95%   17,855    4.00%
Bank   66,712    14.96%   17,842    4.00%
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)                    
Consolidated   72,376    16.21%   35,710    8.00%
Bank   72,334    16.22%   35,685    8.00%
                     
December 31, 2011                    
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)                    
Consolidated  $63,965    10.18%  $25,137    4.00%
Bank   65,022    10.35%   25,128    4.00%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)                    
Consolidated   63,965    13.56%   18,870    4.00%
Bank   65,022    13.79%   18,860    4.00%
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)                    
Consolidated   69,926    14.82%   37,740    8.00%
Bank   70,980    15.05%   37,720    8.00%

 

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Goodwill Valuation. Goodwill is assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. The Company has one reporting unit, the Bank, for purposes of computing goodwill. The Company performs an annual review in the second quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if indications of potential impairment exist, to determine if the recorded goodwill is impaired. As of December 31, 2012, management determined there were no events or circumstances which would more likely than not reduce the fair value of its reporting unit below its carrying value.

 

A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in our stock price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; adverse assessment or action by a regulator; and unanticipated competition. Any adverse change in these factors could have a significant impact on the recoverability of such assets and could have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The goodwill impairment test involves a two-step process.  The first step is a comparison of the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. If the reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, the Company is required to progress to the second step. In the second step the Company calculates the implied fair value of its reporting unit and, in accordance with applicable GAAP standards, compares the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying amount of goodwill on the Company’s balance sheet.  If the carrying amount of the goodwill is greater than the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.  The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as goodwill recognized in a business combination.  The estimated fair value of the Company is allocated to all of the Company’s individual assets and liabilities, including any unrecognized identifiable intangible assets, as if the Company had been acquired in a business combination and the estimated fair value of the Company is the price paid to acquire it. The allocation process is performed only for purposes of determining whether a goodwill impairment exists and the amount of any such impairment. No assets or liabilities are written up or down, nor are any additional unrecognized identifiable intangible assets recorded as a part of this process.

 

The Company estimates fair value using the best information available, including market information and a discounted cash flow analysis, which is also referred to as the income approach. The income approach uses a reporting unit’s projection of estimated operating results and cash flows that is discounted using a rate that reflects current market conditions. The projection uses management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in loans and deposits, estimates of future expected changes in net interest margins and cash expenditures. The market approach estimates fair value by applying cash flow multiples to the reporting unit’s operating performance. The multiples are derived from comparable publicly traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics of the reporting unit. We validate our estimated fair value by comparing the fair value estimates using the income approach to the fair value estimates using the market approach.

 

As part of our process for performing the step one impairment test of goodwill, the Company estimated the fair value of the reporting unit utilizing the income approach and the market approach in order to derive an enterprise value of the Company. In determining the discount rate for the discounted cash flow model, the Company used a modified capital asset pricing model that develops a rate of return utilizing a risk-free rate and equity risk premium resulting in a discount rate of 14.0%. This approach also includes adjustments for the industry the Company operates in and size of the Company. In addition, assumptions used by the Company in its discounted cash flow model (income approach) included an average annual revenue growth rate that approximated 2%; an asset growth of 2% in year one, 3% in year two, 3.5% annually in years three through five and 4% in year six; net interest margin ranging from 4.38% in the base year to 4.26% in year five; and a return on assets that ranged from 0.4% to 1.1%.

 

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In applying the market approach method, the Company considered all acquired banks between January 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, with total assets between $100 million and $2 billion and non-performing assets to total assets between 1% and 6%. This resulted in selecting 28 comparable institutions which were analyzed based on a variety of financial metrics (tangible equity, return on assets, return on equity, net interest margin, efficiency ratio, nonperforming assets, and reserves for loan losses).  After selecting comparable institutions, the Company derived the fair value of the reporting unit by completing a comparative analysis of the relationship between their financial metrics listed above and their market values utilizing various market multiples.  Focus was placed on the price to tangible book value of equity multiple as this multiple generally reflects returns on the capital employed within the industry and is generally correlated with the profitability of each individual company.

 

The Company concluded a fair value of its reporting unit of $68.0 million, by giving similar consideration to the values derived from 1) the income approach of $68.1 million weighted at 65%, and 2) the market approach of $66.8 million weighted at 35%; compared to a carrying value of its reporting unit of $65.5 million. The results of the Company’s step one test indicated that the reporting unit’s fair value exceeded its carrying value and no goodwill impairment existed.

 

Even though the Company determined that there was no goodwill impairment, continued declines in the value of our stock price as well as values of others in the financial industry, declines in revenue for the Bank or significant adverse changes in the operating environment for the financial industry may result in a future impairment charge. It is possible that changes in circumstances existing at the measurement date or at other times in the future, or in the numerous estimates associated with management’s judgments, assumptions and estimates made in assessing the fair value of our goodwill, could result in an impairment charge of a portion or all of our goodwill. If the Company recorded an impairment charge, its financial position and results of operations would be adversely affected, however, such an impairment charge would have no impact on our liquidity, operations or regulatory capital.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements. For a discussion of new accounting pronouncements and their impact on the Company, see Note 1 of the Notes to the audited consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this report.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial information contained within these statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on approximate measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. Based on its evaluation of accounting policies that involve the most complex and subjective decisions and assessments, management has identified the following as its most critical accounting policies. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and the accompanying notes presented elsewhere herein, as well as the related discussions of each topic in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis section above. See also “Risk Factors” under Item 1A above for a discussion of certain risks faced by the Company.

 

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Allowance for Credit Losses

 

The Company's allowance for credit losses methodology incorporates a variety of risk considerations, both quantitative and qualitative, in establishing an allowance for credit losses that management believes is appropriate at each reporting date. Quantitative factors include the Company's historical loss experience, delinquency and charge-off trends, collateral values, changes in nonperforming loans, and other factors. Quantitative factors also incorporate known information about individual loans, including borrowers' sensitivity to interest rate movements. Qualitative factors include the general economic environment in the Company's markets, including economic conditions and, in particular, the state of certain industries. Size and complexity of individual credits in relation to loan structure, existing loan policies and pace of portfolio growth are other qualitative factors that are considered in the methodology. As the Company adds new products and increases the complexity of its loan portfolio, it intends to enhance its methodology accordingly. A materially different amount could be reported for the provision for credit losses in the statement of operations to change the allowance for credit losses if management's assessment of the above factors were different.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill is initially recorded when the purchase price paid for an acquisition exceeds the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is presumed to have an indefinite useful life and is tested for impairment no less than annually. The Company has one reporting unit, the Bank, for purposes of computing goodwill. The Company performs an annual review each year, or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist, to determine if the recorded goodwill is impaired. The analysis of potential impairment of goodwill requires a two-step process. The first step is the estimation of fair value. If step one indicates that impairment potentially exists, the second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. Goodwill impairment exists when the estimated fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. The results of the Company’s annual second quarter impairment test determined the reporting unit’s fair value exceeds its carrying value on the Company’s balance sheet and no goodwill impairment existed. As of December 31, 2012 management determined there were no events or circumstances which would more likely than not reduce the fair value of its reporting unit below its carrying value. No assurance can be given that the Company will not record an impairment loss on goodwill in the future.

 

Investment Valuation and Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment (“OTTI”)

 

The Company records investments in securities available-for-sale at fair value and securities held-to-maturity at amortized cost. Fair value is determined based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities traded in the same market; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Declines in fair value below amortized cost are reviewed to determine if they are other than temporary. If the decline in fair value is judged to be other than temporary, the impairment loss is separated into a credit and noncredit component. Noncredit losses are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) when the Company a) does not intend to sell the security or b) is not more likely than not it will be required to sell the security prior to the security’s anticipated recovery. Credit component losses are reported in non-interest income. The Company regularly reviews its investment portfolio to determine whether any of its securities are other-than-temporarily impaired.

 

Valuation of OREO

 

Real estate properties acquired through foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure (OREO) are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is generally determined by management based on a number of factors, including third-party appraisals of fair value in an orderly sale. Accordingly, the valuation of OREO is subject to significant external and internal judgment. Any differences between management's assessment of fair value, less estimated costs to sell, and the carrying value of the loan at the date a particular property is transferred into OREO are charged to the allowance for credit losses. Management periodically reviews OREO values to determine whether the property continues to be carried at the lower of its recorded book value or fair value, net of estimated costs to sell. Any further decreases in the value of OREO are considered valuation adjustments and trigger a corresponding charge to non-interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Expenses from the maintenance and operations of OREO are included in other non-interest expense.

 

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Income Taxes

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities result from differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, and are reflected at currently enacted income taxes rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled.

 

The Company had net deferred tax assets (“DTAs”) of $4,013,000 at December 31, 2012, compared to $4,351,000 at December 31, 2011. The most significant portions of the deductible temporary differences relate to the allowance for credit losses, supplemental executive retirement plan, and fair value adjustments or impairment write-downs related to OREO. As of December 31, 2012, the Company believes that it is more likely than not that it will be able to fully realize its DTA and therefore has not recorded a valuation allowance.

 

Assessing the need for, and the amount of, a valuation allowance requires significant judgment and analysis of both positive and negative evidence regarding realization of the DTA. The realization of the DTA is dependent upon the Company generating a sufficient level of taxable income in future periods, which can be difficult to predict. If future taxable income should prove non-existent or less than the amount of temporary differences giving rise to the net DTAs within the tax years to which they may be applied, the assets will not be realized and net income will be reduced. An extended period of losses could result in the Company establishing a valuation allowance against its DTA. The establishment of a valuation allowance would be accounted for as a charge against income and could have a material effect on our results of operations in a particular period.

 

ASSET AND LIABILITY MANAGEMENT

 

The largest component of the Company's earnings is net interest income. Interest income and interest expense are affected by general economic conditions, competition in the market place, market interest rates and repricing and maturity characteristics of the Company's assets and liabilities. Exposure to interest rate risk is primarily a function of differences between the maturity and repricing schedules of assets (principally loans and investment securities) and liabilities (principally deposits). Assets and liabilities are described as interest rate sensitive for a given period of time when they mature or can reprice within that period. The difference between the amount of interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities is referred to as the interest sensitivity "GAP" for any given period. The "GAP" may be either positive or negative. If positive, more assets reprice than liabilities. If negative, the reverse is true.

 

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the interest sensitivity "GAP" method of analysis. Complexities such as prepayment risk and customer responses to interest rate changes are not taken into account in the "GAP" analysis. Accordingly, management also utilizes a net interest income simulation model to measure interest rate sensitivity. Simulation modeling gives a broader view of net interest income variability, by providing various rate shock exposure estimates. Management regularly reviews the interest rate risk position and provides measurement reports to the Board of Directors.

 

The following table shows the dollar amount of interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities at December 31, 2012 and differences between them for the maturity or repricing periods indicated.

 

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(dollars in thousands)  Due in one
year or less
   Due after
one through
five years
   Due after
five years
   Total 
Interest earning assets                    
Loans, including loans held for sale  $187,592   $230,642   $42,912   $461,146 
Investment securities   6,969    19,235    41,839    68,043 
Fed Funds sold and interest bearing balances with banks   45,672            45,672 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock           3,126    3,126 
     Total interest earning assets  $240,233   $249,877   $87,877   $577,987 
                     
Interest bearing liabilities                    
Interest bearing demand deposits  $125,758   $   $   $125,758 
Savings and money market deposits   169,342            169,342 
Time deposits   70,993    66,012    1,000    138,005 
Short term borrowings   3,000            3,000 
Long term borrowings       7,500        7,500 
Secured borrowings                
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403            13,403 
     Total interest bearing liabilities  $382,496   $73,512   $1,000   $457,008 
                     
Net interest rate sensitivity GAP  $(142,263)  $176,365   $86,877   $120,979 
Cumulative interest rate sensitivity GAP        34,102    120,979    120,979 
Cumulative interest rate sensitivity GAP as a % of earning assets        5.9%   20.9%   20.9%

 

Effects of Changing Prices. The results of operations and financial condition presented in this report are based on historical cost information, and are unadjusted for the effects of inflation. Since the assets and liabilities of financial institutions are primarily monetary in nature, the performance of the Company is affected more by changes in interest rates than by inflation. Interest rates generally increase as the rate of inflation increases, but the magnitude of the change in rates may not be the same.

 

The effects of inflation on financial institutions are normally not as significant as its influence on businesses which have investments in plants and inventories. During periods of high inflation there are normally corresponding increases in the money supply, and financial institutions will normally experience above-average growth in assets, loans and deposits. Inflation does increase the price of goods and services, and therefore operating expenses increase during inflationary periods.

 

ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

Information required for this item is included in Item 15 of this report.

 

ITEM 9. Changes in and disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure

 

None.

 

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ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our management has evaluated, with the participation and under the supervision of our chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO), the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of such date, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed in reports that it files under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. The Company's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company's internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and the board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. Nonetheless, all internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Because of these inherent limitations, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Even systems determined to be effective as of a particular date can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation and may not eliminate the need for restatements.

 

The Company's management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control – Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment, we believe that, as of December 31, 2012, the Company's internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the Company's fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 9B. Other Information

 

None.

 

Part III

 

ITEM 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

 

Information concerning directors and executive officers requested by this item is contained in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2013 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on April 24, 2013 (2013 Proxy Statement), in the sections entitled "CURRENT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS," "PROPOSAL NO. 1 – ELECTION OF DIRECTORS," and "SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE" and is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

The Board of Directors adopted a Code of Ethics for the Company's executive officers that requires the Company's officers to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct. A copy of the Executive Officer Code of Ethics is available on the Company's Web site www.bankofthepacific.com under the link for Investor Info and Governance Documents.

 

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The Company has a separately designated Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act. The committee is composed of Directors Gary C. Forcum, Randy Rust, Dwayne Carter and G. Dennis Archer, each of whom is independent. In determining independence of audit committee members, the Company's Board of Directors applied the definition of independence for audit committee members found in the Nasdaq listing standards.

 

The Company's Board of Directors has determined that Gary C. Forcum and G. Dennis Archer are audit committee financial experts as defined in Item 401(h) of the SEC's Regulation S-K. Directors Forcum, Rust, Carter and Archer are independent as that term is used for audit committee members in the Nasdaq listing standards.

 

ITEM 11. Executive Compensation

 

Information concerning executive and director compensation and certain matters regarding participation in the Company's compensation committee required by this item is contained in the registrant's 2013 Proxy Statement in the sections entitled "DIRECTOR COMPENSATION FOR 2012" and "EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION," and is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

 

Information concerning security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management requested by this item is incorporated by reference to the material contained in the registrant's 2013 Proxy Statement in the section entitled "SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT" and under the caption "Equity Compensation Plan Information" in the section entitled "EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION."

 

ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

 

Information concerning certain relationships and related transactions requested by this item is contained in the registrant's 2013 Proxy Statement in the section "RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS" and is incorporated into this report by reference. The current members of the Compensation and Management Development Committee, who were also members throughout 2012, are Douglas Schermer (Chair), Dennis Archer, Gary Forcum and Randy Rognlin.

 

Information concerning director independence requested by this item is contained in the registrant's 2013 Proxy Statement in the section entitled "PROPOSAL NO. 1 – ELECTION OF DIRECTORS" and is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

ITEM 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

Information concerning fees paid to our independent public accountants required by this item is included under the heading "AUDITORS – Fees Paid to Auditors" in the registrant's 2013 Proxy Statement and is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

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Part IV

 

ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

  (a) (1) The following financial statements are filed below:
      Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Deloitte & Touche LLP
      Consolidated Balance Sheets
      Consolidated Statements of Income
      Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
      Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
       
  (a) (2) Schedules:  None
       
  (a) (3) Exhibits:  See Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 20th day of March, 2013.

 

    PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION
    (Registrant)
     
/s/Dennis Long   /s/ Denise Portmann
Dennis A. Long, President and CEO   Denise Portmann, CFO

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated, on the 20th day of March, 2013.

 

Principal Executive Officer and Director   Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
     
/s/ Dennis Long   /s/ Denise Portmann
Dennis A. Long, President and CEO and Director   Denise Portmann, CFO
     
Remaining Directors    
     
/s/ Gary Forcum   /s/ Dennis Archer
Gary C. Forcum (Chairman of the Board)   G. Dennis Archer
     
/s/ Randy Rognlin   /s/ Edwin Ketel
Randy W. Rognlin   Edwin Ketel
     
/s/ Randy Rust   /s/ Dwayne Carter
Randy Rust   Dwayne Carter
     
/s/ Doug Schermer   /s/ Susan Freese
Douglas M. Schermer   Susan C. Freese

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Pacific Financial Corporation
Aberdeen, Washington

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Pacific Financial Corporation and subsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

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

 

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Pacific Financial Corporation and subsidiary as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

Portland, Oregon
March 20, 2013

 

 

F-1
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

 

 

   2012   2011 
           
Assets          
Cash and due from banks (See note 2)  $14,168   $12,607 
Interest bearing deposits in banks   42,687    28,525 
Certificates of deposits held for investment   2,985    - 
Securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $59,658 and $47,015)   61,106    47,652 
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $6,985 and $7,118)   6,937    7,025 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   3,126    3,182 
Loans held for sale   12,950    14,541 
           
Loans   448,196    474,893 
Allowance for credit losses   9,358    11,127 
Loans - net   438,838    463,766 
           
Premises and equipment   14,593    14,884 
Other real estate owned   4,679    7,725 
Accrued interest receivable   2,079    2,156 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   17,784    17,275 
Goodwill   11,282    11,282 
Other intangible assets   1,268    1,268 
Other assets   9,112    9,366 
           
Total assets  $643,594   $641,254 
           
           
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity          
           
Liabilities          
Deposits:          
Demand, non-interest bearing  $115,138   $108,899 
Savings and interest-bearing demand   295,100    286,642 
Time, interest-bearing   138,005    152,509 
Total deposits   548,243    548,050 
           
Accrued interest payable   213    1,490 
Secured borrowings   -    741 
Short-term borrowings   3,000    - 
Long-term borrowings   7,500    10,500 
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    13,403 
Other liabilities   4,514    3,800 
Total liabilities   576,873    577,984 
           
Commitments and Contingencies (See note 13)   -    - 
           
Shareholders’ Equity          
Common stock (par value $1); authorized: 25,000,000 shares;          
issued and outstanding: 2012 and 2011 – 10,121,853 shares   10,122    10,122 
Additional paid-in capital   41,366    41,342 
Retained earnings   14,812    12,051 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   421    (245)
Total shareholders’ equity   66,721    63,270 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $643,594   $641,254 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

F-2
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

 

   2012   2011   2010 
             
Interest and Dividend Income               
Loans  $25,635   $27,186   $28,520 
Federal funds sold and deposits in banks   84    92    116 
Securities available for sale:               
Taxable   756    1,024    1,214 
Tax-exempt   711    707    716 
Securities held to maturity:               
Taxable   14    18    21 
Tax-exempt   295    291    273 
Total interest and dividend income   27,495    29,318    30,860 
                
Interest Expense               
Deposits   2,882    4,643    6,574 
Short-term borrowings   79    -    - 
Long-term borrowings   217    597    849 
Secured borrowings   20    41    61 
Junior subordinated debentures   286    352    497 
Total interest expense   3,484    5,633    7,981 
                
Net interest income   24,011    23,685    22,879 
                
Provision for (recapture of) credit losses   (1,100)   2,500    3,600 
                
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   25,111    21,185    19,279 
                
Non-Interest Income               
Service charges on deposit accounts   1,686    1,799    1,783 
Net gains (loss) on sale of other real estate owned   331    (83)   260 
Net gains from sales of loans   5,058    3,593    4,168 
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale   303    698    422 
Net other-than-temporary impairment (net of $4, $256 and $0   (333)   (330)   - 
recognized in other comprehensive income before taxes)               
Earnings on bank owned life insurance   510    527    541 
Other operating income   1,836    1,410    1,277 
Total non-interest income   9,391    7,614    8,451 
                
Non-Interest Expense               
Salaries and employee benefits   16,215    13,723    13,530 
Occupancy   1,673    1,523    1,544 
Equipment   801    1,011    1,222 
State taxes   518    473    480 
Data processing   1,607    1,415    1,247 
Professional services   750    739    767 
Other real estate owned write-downs   1,314    1,049    1,272 
Other real estate owned operating costs   550    450    614 
FDIC assessments   610    938    1,361 
Other   4,379    4,327    4,363 
Total non-interest expense   28,417    25,648    26,400 
                
Income before income taxes   6,085    3,151    1,330 
                
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   1,300    333    (304)
                
Net income  $4,785   $2,818   $1,634 
                
Earnings Per Share               
Basic  $0.47   $0.28   $0.16 
Diluted  $0.47   $0.28   $0.16 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:               
Basic   10,121,853    10,121,853    10,121,853 
Diluted   10,126,244    10,121,870    10,121,853 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

F-3
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

 

   2012   2011   2010 
             
                
Net income  $4,785   $2,818   $1,634 
                
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:               
Net unrealized gains on investment securities               
(net of tax of $276, $391, and $130, respectively)   536    758    523 
Defined benefit plans (net of tax of $44, $34,               
and $28, respectively)   130    (101)   (83)
                
Other comprehensive income   666    657    440 
                
Comprehensive income  $5,451   $3,475   $2,074 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

F-4
 

 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

 

                   Accumulated     
   Shares of       Additional       Other     
   Common   Common   Paid-in   Retained   Comprehensive     
   Stock   Stock   Capital   Earnings   Income (Loss)   Total 
                               
                               
Balance at January 1, 2010   10,121,853   $10,122   $41,270   $7,599   $(1,342)  $57,649 
                               
Comprehensive income:                              
Net income   -    -    -    1,634    -    1,634 
Unrealized holding gain on securities                              
less reclassification adjustment for                              
net gains included in net income   -    -    -    -    523    523 
Amortization of unrecognized prior                              
service costs and net gains/losses   -    -    -    -    (83)   (83)
Comprehensive income                            2,074 
                               
Stock compensation expense   -    -    46    -    -    46 
                               
Balance at December 31, 2010   10,121,853   $10,122   $41,316   $9,233   $(902)  $59,769 
                               
                               
Comprehensive income:                              
Net income   -    -    -    2,818    -    2,818 
Unrealized holding gain on securities                              
less reclassification adjustment for                              
net gains included in net income   -    -    -    -    758    758 
Amortization of unrecognized prior                              
service costs and net gains/losses   -    -    -    -    (101)   (101)
Comprehensive income                            3,475 
                               
Stock compensation expense   -    -    26    -    -    26 
                               
Balance at December 31, 2011   10,121,853   $10,122   $41,342   $12,051   $(245)  $63,270 
                               
                               
Comprehensive income:                              
Net income   -    -    -    4,785    -    4,785 
Unrealized holding gain on securities
less reclassification adjustment for
net gains included in net income
   -    -    -    -    536    536 
Amortization of unrecognized prior
service costs and net gains/losses
   -    -    -    -    130    130 
Comprehensive income                            5,451 
                               
Dividend paid ($0.20 per share)   -    -    -    (2,024)   -    (2,024)
Stock compensation expense   -    -    24    -    -    24 
                               
Balance at December 31, 2012   10,121,853   $10,122   $41,366   $14,812   $421   $66,721 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

F-5
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

 

   2012   2011   2010 
             
Cash Flows from Operating Activities               
Net income  $4,785   $2,818   $1,634 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:               
Depreciation and amortization   1,491    1,428    1,585 
Provision for (recapture of) credit losses   (1,100)   2,500    3,600 
Deferred income taxes   63    (815)   (886)
Originations of loans held for sale   (251,435)   (172,274)   (209,301)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale   256,720    170,797    215,548 
Net gains on sales of loans   (5,058)   (3,593)   (4,168)
Net gain on sales of securities available for sale   (303)   (698)   (422)
Net OTTI recognized in earnings   333    330    - 
(Gain) loss on sales of other real estate owned   (331)   83    (260)
(Gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment   (6)   23    14 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance   (510)   (527)   (541)
Decrease in accrued interest receivable   77    178    203 
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable   (1,277)   110    255 
Other real estate owned write-downs   1,314    1,049    1,272 
Additions to other real estate owned   (185)   (260)   - 
Proceeds from Internal Revenue Service tax refund   -    1,876    - 
Decrease in prepaid expenses   374    801    1,289 
Other - net   288    1,869    1,054 
                
Net cash provided by operating activities   5,240    5,695    10,876 
                
Cash Flows from Investing Activities               
Net (increase) decrease in interest bearing deposits in banks   (14,162)   25,805    (19,262)
Net decrease in federal funds sold   -    -    5,000 
Purchase of certificates of deposits held for investment, net   (2,985)   -    - 
Activity in securities available for sale:               
Sales   10,917    17,407    17,179 
Maturities, prepayments and calls   10,451    7,564    8,069 
Purchases   (34,194)   (29,553)   (12,325)
Activity in securities held to maturity:               
Maturities   286    255    1,048 
Purchases   (200)   (828)   (56)
Proceeds from sales of government loan pools   1,296    9,845    5,272 
(Increase) decrease in loans made to customers,               
net of principal collections   24,105    (23,505)   114 
Purchases of premises and equipment   (844)   (1,019)   (470)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned   4,223    1,101    6,440 
                
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (1,107)   7,072    11,009 

 

(continued)

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

F-6
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(concluded) (Dollars in Thousands)

 

 

   2012   2011   2010 
             
Cash Flows from Financing Activities               
Net increase (decrease) in deposits  $193   $3,096   $(22,741)
Net decrease in short-term borrowings   -    (10,500)   (4,500)
Decrease in secured borrowings   (741)   (184)   (52)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowings   2,500    7,500    - 
Prepayments of long-term borrowings   (2,500)   (7,500)   - 
Cash dividends paid   (2,024)   -    - 
                
Net cash used in financing activities   (2,572)   (7,588)   (27,293)
                
Net change in cash and due from banks   1,561    5,179    (5,408)
                
Cash and Due from Banks               
Beginning of year   12,607    7,428    12,836 
                
End of year  $14,168   $12,607   $7,428 
                
                
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information               
Interest paid  $4,761   $5,523   $7,726 
Income taxes paid   1,998    332    725 
                
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing Activities               
Fair value adjustment of securities available for sale, net of tax  $536   $758   $523 
Transfer of loans held for sale to loans held for investment   1,295    300    - 
Other real estate owned acquired in settlement of loans   (2,897)   (4,278)   (8,093)
Financed sale of other real estate owned   922    1,160    726 
Reclass of current portion of long-term borrowings to               
short-term borrowings   3,000    -    10,500 

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

F-7
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pacific Financial Corporation (the Company), and its wholly owned subsidiary, Bank of the Pacific (the Bank), after elimination of intercompany transactions and balances. The Company has two wholly owned subsidiaries, PFC Statutory Trust I and II (the Trusts), which do not meet the criteria for consolidation, and therefore, are not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements. The Company was incorporated in the State of Washington on February 12, 1997, pursuant to a holding company reorganization of the Bank.

 

Nature of Operations

 

The Company is a holding company which operates primarily through its subsidiary bank. The Bank operates 16 branches located in Grays Harbor, Pacific, Skagit, Whatcom and Wahkiakum Counties in western Washington and one in Clatsop County, Oregon. The Bank provides loan and deposit services to customers, who are predominately small- and middle-market businesses and middle-income individuals in western Washington and the north coast of Oregon.

 

In 2006, the Bank completed a deposit transfer and assumption transaction with an Oregon-based bank for a $1,268 premium.  In connection with completion of the transaction, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services issued a Certificate of Authority to the Bank authorizing it to conduct a banking business in the State of Oregon.  The premium, and the resultant right to conduct business in Oregon, is recorded as an indefinite-lived intangible asset.

 

Consolidated Financial Statement Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and practices within the banking industry. The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the date of the balance sheet, 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 credit losses, the valuation of deferred tax assets, the valuation of investments, the valuation of other real estate owned and the evaluation of goodwill and investments for impairment.

 

Securities Available for Sale

 

Securities available for sale consist of debt securities that the Company intends to hold for an indefinite period, but not necessarily to maturity. Securities available for sale are reported at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses, net of the related deferred tax effect, are reported net as a separate component of shareholders' equity entitled “accumulated other comprehensive loss.” Realized gains and losses on securities available for sale, determined using the specific identification method, are included in earnings. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized in interest income over the period to maturity. For mortgage-backed securities, actual maturity may differ from contractual maturity due to principal payments and amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts may vary due to prepayment speed assumptions.

 

 

F-8
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Securities Held to Maturity

 

Debt securities for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are reported at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, which are recognized in interest income over the period to maturity.

 

Declines in the fair value of individual securities held to maturity and available for sale that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings when identified. Management evaluates individual securities for other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on a quarterly basis. OTTI is separated into a credit and noncredit component. Noncredit component losses are recorded in other comprehensive (loss) when the Company a) does not intend to sell the security or b) is not more likely than not it will be required to sell the security prior to the security’s anticipated recovery. Credit component losses are reported in non-interest income.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

 

The Company’s investment in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock is carried at par value. The Company is required to maintain a minimum level of investment in FHLB stock based on specific percentages of its outstanding mortgages, total assets or FHLB advances.

 

The Company views its investment in the FHLB stock as a long-term investment. Based on the Company’s evaluation of the underlying investment, including the long-term nature of the investment, the liquidity position of the FHLB, the actions being taken by the FHLB to address its regulatory situation and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to recover the par value, the Company does not believe its investment with the FHLB is impaired. Further, during 2012, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“Finance Agency”) upgraded the FHLB’s capital classification to “adequately capitalized” and granted the FHLB authority to repurchase up to $25 million of excess capital stock per quarter at par value, provided they received a non-objection for each quarter’s repurchase from the Finance Agency. Even though the Company did not determine its investment in the FHLB stock was impaired at December 31, 2012, future deterioration of the FHLB’s financial condition may result in future impairment losses.

 

Loans Held for Sale

 

Mortgage loans originated for sale in the foreseeable future in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value. Gains and losses on sales of loans are recognized at settlement date and are determined by the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying value of the loans. Net unrealized losses are recognized through a valuation allowance established by charges to income. Loans held for sale that are unable to be sold in the secondary market are transferred to loans receivable when identified.

 

Loans Receivable

 

Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for any charge-offs, the allowance for credit losses, any deferred fees or costs on originated loans, and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Loan fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred, and the net fee or cost is recognized as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the related loans using the effective interest method.

 

Interest income on loans is accrued over the term of the loans based upon the principal outstanding. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they come due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against interest income. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received until, in management’s judgment, the borrower has the ability to make contractual interest and principal payments, in which case the loan is returned to accrual status.

 

F-9
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

The allowance for credit losses is established through a provision that is charged to earnings as probable losses are incurred. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the collectability of a loan balance is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

 

The allowance for credit losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. The evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The Company’s methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of several key elements, which includes a general formulaic allowance and a specific allowance on impaired loans. The formulaic portion of the general credit loss allowance is established by applying a loss percentage factor to the different loan types based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.

 

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the original loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls are generally not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrowers, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial, construction and real estate loans by either the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent. When the net realizable value of an impaired loan is less than the book value of the loan, impairment is recognized by adjusting the allowance for credit losses. Uncollected accrued interest is reversed against interest income. If ultimate collection of principal is in doubt, all subsequent cash receipts including interest payments on impaired loans are applied to reduce the principal balance.

 

Premises and Equipment

 

Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, which is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Asset lives range from 3 to 39 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is less. Gains or losses on dispositions are reflected in earnings.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

 

Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are to be sold and are initially recorded at the lower of cost or fair value of the properties less estimated costs of disposal. Any write-down to fair value at the time of transfer to other real estate owned (“OREO”) is charged to the allowance for credit losses. Properties are evaluated regularly to ensure that the recorded amounts are supported by their current fair values, and that write-downs to reduce the carrying amounts to fair value less estimated costs to dispose are recorded as necessary. Any subsequent reductions in carrying values, and revenue and expense from the operations of properties, are charged to operations.

 

F-10
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

 

At December 31, 2012 the Company had $12,550 in goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill is initially recorded when the purchase price paid for an acquisition exceeds the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for potential impairment during the second quarter on an annual basis or, more frequently, if events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment, at the reporting unit level. The Company has one reporting unit, the Bank, for purposes of computing goodwill. The analysis of potential impairment of goodwill requires a two-step process. The first step is a comparison of the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. If the reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, the Company would be required to progress to the second step. In the second step the Company calculates the implied fair value of its reporting unit. The Company compares the implied fair value of goodwill to the carrying amount of goodwill on the Company’s balance sheet.  If the carrying amount of the goodwill is greater than the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess.  The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as goodwill recognized in a business combination.  The estimated fair value of the Company is allocated to all of the Company’s individual assets and liabilities, including any unrecognized identifiable intangible assets, as if the Company had been acquired in a business combination and the estimated fair value of the Company is the price paid to acquire it. The allocation process is performed only for purposes of determining the amount of goodwill impairment, as no assets or liabilities are written up or down, nor are any additional unrecognized identifiable intangible assets recorded as a part of this process.

 

The results of the Company’s annual impairment test determined the reporting unit’s fair value exceeded its carrying value and no goodwill impairment existed. As of December 31, 2012 management determined there were no events or circumstances which would more likely than not reduce the fair value of its reporting unit below its carrying value. No assurance can be given that the Company will not record an impairment loss on goodwill in the future.

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

Management periodically reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets to determine if an impairment has occurred or whether changes in circumstances have occurred that would require a revision to the remaining useful life, of which there have been none. In making such determination, management evaluates the performance, on an undiscounted basis, of the underlying operations or assets which give rise to such amount.

 

Transfers of Financial Assets

 

Transfers of financial assets, including cash, investment securities, loans and loans held for sale, are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through either an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity, or the ability to cause the buyer to return specific assets.

 

 

F-11
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

Income Taxes

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities result from differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when management determines that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes.

 

The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return. The Bank provides for income taxes separately and remits to the Company amounts currently due in accordance with a tax allocation agreement between the Company and the Bank.

 

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits in “Income Taxes (Benefit)” in the consolidated statements of income. There were no amounts related to interest and penalties recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012. The tax years that remain subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities are the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Accounting guidance requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock based awards based on the grant date fair value and recognition of compensation cost over the service period of stock based awards. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The Company’s stock compensation plans are described more fully in Note 15.

 

Cash Equivalents and Cash Flows

 

The Company considers all amounts included in the balance sheet caption “Cash and due from banks” to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents have a maturity of 90 days or less at the time of purchase. Cash flows from loans, interest bearing deposits in banks, federal funds sold, short-term borrowings, secured borrowings and deposits are reported net. The Company maintains balances in depository institution accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

 

Certificates of Deposit Held for Investment

 

Certificates of deposit held for investments include amounts invested with financial institutions for a stated interest rate and maturity date. Early withdraw penalties apply, however the Company plans to hold these investments to maturity.

 

Earnings Per Share

 

Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if common shares were issued pursuant to the exercise of options under the Company’s stock option plans. Stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they are antidilutive, were 532,106, 581,448, and 818,612 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Outstanding warrants also excluded were 699,642 for each of the years in 2012 through 2010, respectively.

 

F-12
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Comprehensive Income

 

Recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses are included in net income. Certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as prior service costs and amortization of prior service costs related to defined benefit plans and unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale, are reported within equity in other accumulated comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets. Such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. Gains and losses on securities available for sale are reclassified to net income as the gains or losses are realized upon sale of the securities. Other-than-temporary impairment charges are reclassified to net income at the time of the charge.

 

Business Segment

 

The Company operates a single business segment. The financial information that is used by the chief operating decision maker in allocating resources and assessing performance is only provided for one reportable segment as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS.”  This ASU is the result of joint efforts by the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board to develop a single, converged fair value framework on how (not when) to measure fair value and what disclosures to provide about fair value measurements.  The ASU is largely consistent with existing fair value measurement principles in U.S. GAAP (Topic 820), with many of the amendments made to eliminate unnecessary wording differences between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.  The amendments are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 with prospective application required.  The Company adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2011-04 effective January 1, 2012. The fair value measurement provisions had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. See Note 17 for the enhanced disclosures required by ASU No. 2011-04.

 

In June 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income”. This ASU will require companies to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income either as one continuous statement or as two consecutive statements. It eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity. The standard does not change the items which must be reported in other comprehensive income, how such items are measured or when they must be reclassified to net income. This standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The FASB subsequently deferred the effective date of certain provisions of this standard pertaining to the reclassification of items out of accumulated other comprehensive income. A Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income has been included as part of the Company’s unaudited financial statements, for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-05 had no impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

In December 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”. This ASU will require an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. An entity is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. Management does not expect the adoption of ASU No. 2011-11 to have a material effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements at the date of adoption.

 

F-13
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

In February 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income”. This ASU requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and to present either on the face of the statement where net income is presented, or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, but only if the amount reclassified is required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The amendments are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2012. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the ASU but does not expect it will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Subsequent Event

 

On January 29, 2013, the Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Bank of the Pacific, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Aberdeen, Washington; Astoria, Oregon; and Seaside, Oregon branches of Sterling Savings Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sterling Financial Corporation. The transaction will expand the Bank’s operations to 17 branches in Washington and 3 branches in Oregon. Under the terms of the agreement, the Bank will acquire approximately $48 million of deposits, paying a deposit premium of 2.77% on core in-market deposits assumed. Additionally, approximately $5 million of performing loans will be acquired. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions of closing, is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2013.

 

 

Note 2 - Restricted Assets

 

Federal Reserve Board regulations require that the Bank maintain certain minimum reserve balances in cash on hand and on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank, based on a percentage of deposits. The average amount of such balances for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $577 and $611, respectively.

 

 

 

F-14
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Note 3 - Securities

 

Investment securities consist principally of short and intermediate term debt instruments issued by the U.S. Treasury, other U.S. government agencies, state and local governments, other corporations, and mortgaged backed securities (“MBS”). Investment securities have been classified according to management’s intent. The amortized cost of securities and their approximate fair value are as follows:

 

       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
Securities Available for Sale  Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
                     
December 31, 2012                    
U.S. Government agency securities  $5,922   $36   $6   $5,952 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions   25,254    1,691    39    26,906 
Agency MBS   22,113    249    203    22,159 
Non-agency MBS   2,804    12    272    2,544 
Corporate bonds   3,565    -    20    3,545 
                     
Total  $59,658   $1,988   $540   $61,106 
                     
December 31, 2011                    
U.S. Government agency securities  $73   $11   $ -   $84 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions   21,398    1,462    1    22,859 
Agency MBS   16,709    255    49    16,915 
Non-agency MBS   6,825    25    968    5,882 
Corporate bonds   2,010    -    98    1,912 
                     
Total  $47,015   $1,753   $1,116   $47,652 

 

 

       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   Unrealized   Unrealized   Fair 
Securities Held to Maturity  Cost   Gains   Losses   Value 
                 
December 31, 2012                
State and municipal securities  $6,716   $32   $-   $6,748 
Agency MBS   221    16    -    237 
                     
Total  $6,937   $48   $-   $6,985 
                     
December 31, 2011                    
State and municipal securities  $6,732   $68   $ -   $6,800 
Agency MBS   293    25    -    318 
                     
Total  $7,025   $93   $-   $7,118 

 

 

F-15
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position, as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows:

 

   Less than 12 Months   More than 12 Months   Total 
   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
December 31, 2012  Value   Loss   Value   Loss   Value   Loss 
                               
Available for Sale                              
U.S. Government agency  $2,688   $6   $-   $-   $2,688   $6 
Obligations of states and                              
political subdivisions   1,896    39    -    -    1,896    39 
Agency MBS   11,890    198    370    5    12,260    203 
Non-agency MBS   -    -    1,909    272    1,909    272 
Corporate bonds   1,957    20    -    -    1,957    20 
                               
Total  $18,431   $263   $2,279   $277   $20,710   $540 

 

   Less than 12 Months   More than 12 Months   Total 
   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized   Fair   Unrealized 
December 31, 2011  Value   Loss   Value   Loss   Value   Loss 
                               
Available for Sale                              
Obligations of states and                              
political subdivisions  $77   $1   $-   $ -   $77   $1 
Agency MBS   4,985    49    -    -    4,985    49 
Non-agency MBS   590    90    4,223    878    4,813    968 
Corporate bonds   1,912    98    -    -    1,912    98 
                               
Total  $7,564   $238   $4,223   $878   $11,787   $1,116 

 

At December 31, 2012, there were 30 investment securities in an unrealized loss position, of which 4 were in a continuous loss position for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses on these securities were caused by changes in interest rates, widening pricing spreads and market illiquidity, causing a decline in the fair value subsequent to their purchase. The Company has evaluated the securities shown above and anticipates full recovery of amortized cost with respect to these securities at maturity or sooner in the event of a more favorable market environment. Based on management’s evaluation and because the Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that it will have to sell the securities before recovery of cost basis, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2012, except as described below with respect to one non-agency MBS.

 

For non-agency MBS the Company estimates expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral, together with any credit enhancements. The expected future cash flows of the underlying collateral are determined using the remaining contractual cash flows adjusted for future expected credit losses (which considers current delinquencies, future expected default rates and collateral value by vintage) and prepayments. The expected cash flows of the security are then discounted to arrive at a present value amount. For the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, one non-agency MBS was determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired resulting in the Company recording $333 and $330 in impairments related to credit losses through earnings.

 

The Company did not engage in originating subprime mortgage loans and it does not believe that it has material exposure to subprime mortgage loans or subprime mortgage backed securities. Additionally, the Company does not have any investment in, or exposure to, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles or Euro zone sovereign debt.

 

F-16
 

  

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

The contractual maturities of investment securities held to maturity and available for sale at December 31, 2012 are shown below. Investments in mortgage-backed securities are shown separately as maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations, with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

   Held to Maturity   Available for Sale 
         
   Amortized   Fair   Amortized   Fair 
   Cost   Value   Cost   Value 
                     
Due in one year or less  $225   $230   $2,054   $2,066 
Due from one year to five years   784    801    8,410    8,464 
Due from five to ten years   932    942    6,896    7,128 
Due after ten years   4,775    4,775    17,381    18,745 
Mortgage-backed securities   221    237    24,917    24,703 
                     
Total  $6,937   $6,985   $59,658   $61,106 

 

Gross gains realized on sales of securities were $332, $720 and $533 and gross losses realized were $29, $22 and $111 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Securities carried at approximately $44,133 at December 31, 2012 and $44,906 at December 31, 2011 were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

 

 

Note 4 - Loans

 

Loans and Leases

 

Loans (including loans held for sale) at December 31 consist of the following:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Commercial and agricultural  $87,278   $90,731 
Real estate:          
Construction, land development and other land loans   31,411    47,156 
Residential 1-4 family   90,447    90,552 
Multi-family   7,744    7,682 
Commercial real estate – owner occupied   109,783    118,469 
Commercial real estate – non owner occupied   103,014    103,005 
Farmland   24,544    23,752 
Consumer   7,782    8,928 
    462,003    490,275 
Less unearned income   (857)   (841)
           
Total  $461,146   $489,434 

 

 

F-17
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

 

 

 

Allowance for Credit Losses:

  Commercial   Commercial Real Estate
(“CRE”)
   Residential Real Estate   Consumer   Unallocated   2012
Total
 
                         
Year ended December 31, 2012                        
                               
Beginning balance  $1,012   $6,803   $1,046   $642   $1,624   $11,127 
   Charge-offs   (67)   (827)   (576)   (309)   -    (1,779)
   Recoveries   23    917    162    8    -    1,110 
   Provision for (recapture of) credit losses   (45)   (2,795)   197    190    1,353    (1,100)
                               
Ending balance  $923   $4,098   $829   $531   $2,977   $9,358 
                               
Year ended December 31, 2011                              
                               
Beginning balance  $816   $5,385   $1,754   $690   $1,972   $10,617 
   Charge-offs   (161)   (2,005)   (665)   (93)   -    (2,924)
   Recoveries   69    750    107    8    -    934 
   Provision for  (recapture of) credit losses   288    2,673    (150)   37    (348)   2,500 
                               
Ending balance  $1,012   $6,803   $1,046   $642   $1,624   $11,127 
                               
Year ended December 31, 2010                              
                               
Beginning balance  $1,307   $5,864   $2,477   $261   $1,183   $11,092 
   Charge-offs   (469)   (2,055)   (1,518)   (119)   -    (4,161)
   Recoveries   13    19    48    6    -    86 
   Provision for (recapture of) credit losses   (35)   1,557    747    542    789    3,600 
                               
Ending balance  $816   $5,385   $1,754   $690   $1,972   $10,617 

 

 

F-18
 

  

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

  

Recorded investment in loans as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

December 31, 2012  Commercial   Commercial Real Estate
(“CRE”)
   Residential Real Estate   Consumer   Unallocated   Total 
                               
Allowance for credit losses:                              
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
                               
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   923    4,098    829    531    2,977    9,358 
                               
Loans:                              
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment  $2,219   $11,697   $868   $-   $-   $14,784 
                               
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   85,059    257,055    84,373    7,782    -    434,269 
                               
Loans held for sale   -    -    12,950    -    -    12,950 
                               
Ending Balance  $87,278   $268,752   $98,191   $7,782   $-   $462,003 
                               
     Less unearned income                            (857)
                               
Ending balance total loans                           $461,146 
                               
                               
December 31, 2011                              
                               
Allowance for credit losses:                              
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment  $-   $1,987   $45   $-   $-   $2,032 
                               
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   1,012    4,816    1,001    642    1,624    9,095 
                               
Loans:                              
Ending balance:  individually evaluated for impairment  $529   $13,076   $827   $-   $-   $14,432 
                               
Ending balance:  collectively evaluated for impairment   90,202    279,306    82,866    8,928    -    461,302 
                               
Loans held for sale   -    -    15,541    -    -    14,541 
                               
Ending balance  $90,731   $292,382   $98,234   $8,928   $-   $490,275 
                               
     Less unearned income                            (841)
                               
Ending balance total loans                           $489,434 

 

 

 

 

F-19
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

  

 

Credit Quality Indicators

 

Federal regulations require that the Bank periodically evaluates the risks inherent in its loan portfolios. In addition, the Washington Division of Banks and the FDIC have authority to identify problem loans and, if appropriate, require them to be reclassified. There are three classifications for problem loans: Substandard, Doubtful, and Loss. These terms are used as follows:

 

·“Substandard” loans have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility some loss will be sustained if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

·“Doubtful” loans have the weaknesses of loans classified as “Substandard”, with additional characteristics that suggest the weaknesses make collection or recovery in full after liquidation of collateral questionable on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values. There is a high possibility of loss in loans classified as “Doubtful”.

 

·“Loss” loans are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continued classification of the credit as a loan is not warranted. If a loan or a portion thereof is classified as “Loss”, it must be charged-off, meaning the amount of the loss is charged against the allowance for credit losses, thereby reducing the reserve.

 

The Bank also classifies some loans as “Pass” or Other Loans Especially Mentioned (“OLEM”). Within the Pass classification certain loans are “Watch” rated because they have elements of risk that require more monitoring that other performing loans. Pass grade loans include a range of loans from very high credit quality to acceptable credit quality. These borrowers generally have strong to acceptable capital levels and consistent earnings and debt service capacity. Loans with higher grades within the Pass category may include borrowers who are experiencing unusual operating difficulties, but have acceptable payment performance to date. Overall, loans with a Pass grade show no immediate loss exposure. Loans classified as OLEM continue to perform but have shown deterioration in credit quality and require close monitoring.

 

Loans by credit quality risk rating at December 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

   Pass   Other Loans Especially Mentioned   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
                     
Commercial  $82,899   $979   $3,368   $32   $87,278 
                          
Real estate:                         
   Construction and development   27,209    603    3,355    244    31,411 
   Residential 1-4 family   85,364    2,016    3,067    -    90,447 
   Multi-family   7,744    -    -    -    7,744 
   CRE – owner occupied   103,444    1,844    4,495    -    109,783 
   CRE – non owner occupied   84,610    12,346    6,058    -    103,014 
   Farmland   23,511    -    1,033    -    24,544 
        Total real estate   331,882    16,809    18,008    244    366,943 
                          
Consumer   7,740    -    42    -    7,782 
                          
Subtotal  $422,521   $17,788   $21,418   $276   $462,003 
                          
Less unearned income                       (857)
                          
Total loans                      $461,146 

 

 

F-20
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

  

 

Loans by credit quality risk rating at December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

   Pass   Other Loans Especially Mentioned   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
                     
Commercial  $83,920   $2,232   $4,579   $-   $90,731 
                          
Real estate:                         
   Construction and development   37,804    1,394    7,958    -    47,156 
   Residential 1-4 family   86,239    741    3,572    -    90,552 
   Multi-family   7,682    -    -    -    7,682 
   CRE – owner occupied   111,028    1,856    5,585    -    118,469 
   CRE – non owner occupied   77,414    13,877    11,714    -    103,005 
   Farmland   22,543    110    1,099    -    23,752 
        Total real estate   342,710    17,978    29,928    -    390,616 
                          
Consumer   8,804    53    63    8    8,928 
                          
Subtotal  $435,434   $20,263   $34,570   $8   $490,275 
                          
Less unearned income                       (841)
                          
Total loans                      $489,434 

 

 

 

 

F-21
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

  

  

Aging Analysis

 

The following table illustrates an age analysis of past due loans as of December 31, 2012.

 

   Current   30-59 Days
Past Due
   60-89 Days Past Due   Greater Than 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing   Total Past Due   Non-accrual Loans   Total Loans 
                             
Commercial  $85,243   $107   $27   $-   $134   $1,901   $87,278 
                                    
Real estate:                                   
   Construction & development   29,619    -    -    -    -    1,792    31,411 
   Residential 1-4 family   88,052    1,505    90    -    1,595    800    90,447 
   Multi-family   7,744    -    -    -    -    -    7,744 
   CRE - owner occupied   105,936    -    -    -    -    3,847    109,783 
   CRE - non-owner occupied   96,567    652    -    -    652    5,795    103,014 
   Farmland   23,435    133    -    -    133    976    24,544 
       Total real estate   351,353    2,290    90    -    2,380    13,210    366,943 
                                    
Consumer   7,773    8    -    -    8    1    7,782 
                                    
Less unearned income   (857)   -    -    -    -    -    (857)
                                    
Total  $443,512   $2,405   $117   $-   $2,522   $15,112   $461,146 

 

The following table illustrates an age analysis of past due loans as of December 31, 2011.

 

   Current   30-59 Days
Past Due
   60-89 Days Past Due   Greater Than 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing   Total Past Due   Non-accrual Loans   Total Loans 
                             
Commercial  $89,981   $220   $-   $-   $220   $530   $90,731 
                                    
Real estate:                                   
   Construction & development   41,570    76    -    -    76    5,510    47,156 
   Residential 1-4 family   88,661    880    184    299    1,363    528    90,552 
   Multi-family   7,682    -    -    -    -    -    7,682 
   CRE - owner occupied   116,979    508    353    -    861    629    118,469 
   CRE - non-owner occupied   96,332    134    -    -    134    6,539    103,005 
   Farmland   23,752    -    -    -    -    -    23,752 
       Total real estate   374,976    1,598    537    299    2,434    13,206    390,616 
                                    
Consumer   8,869    59    -    -    59    -    8,928 
                                    
Less unearned income   (841)   -    -    -    -    -    (841)
                                    
Total  $472,985   $1,877   $537   $299   $2,713   $13,736   $489,434 

 

 

F-22
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

  

 

Interest income on non-accrual loans that would have been recorded had those loans performed in accordance with their initial terms was $1,213, $752, and $2,568 for 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

 

Insider Loans

 

Certain related parties of the Company, principally directors and their affiliates, were loan customers of the Bank in the ordinary course of business during 2012 and 2011. Total related party loans outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011 to executive officers and directors were $385 and $982, respectively. During 2012 and 2011, new loans of $454 and $3, respectively, were made, and repayments totaled $1,051 and $440, respectively. In management’s opinion, these loans and transactions were on the same terms as those for comparable loans and transactions with non-related parties. No loans to related parties were on non-accrual, past due or restructured at December 31, 2012.

 

Impaired Loans

 

Following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans at December 31, 2012:

 

   Recorded Investment   Unpaid Principal Balance   Related Allowance   Average Recorded Investment   Interest Income Recognized 
With no related allowance recorded:                    
    Commercial  $2,219   $2,219   $-   $966   $30 
    Consumer   -    -    -    45    - 
    Residential real estate   868    1,100    -    756    17 
    Commercial real estate:                         
       CRE – owner occupied   3,134    3,166    -    1,259    2 
       CRE – non-owner occupied   5,795    6,401    -    3,272    84 
       Farmland   976    976    -    195    - 
       Construction and development   1,792    4,053    -    2,707    81 
                          
With an allowance recorded:                         
    Residential real estate   -    -    -    97    - 
    Commercial real estate:                         
       CRE – non-owner occupied   -    -    -    2,845    - 
       Construction and development   -    -    -    189    12 
                          
Total:                         
    Commercial   2,219    2,219    -    966    30 
    Consumer   -    -    -    45    - 
    Residential real estate   868    1,100    -    853    17 
    Commercial real estate:                         
       CRE – owner occupied   3,134    3,166    -    1,259    2 
       CRE – non-owner occupied   5,795    6,401    -    6,117    84 
       Farmland   976    976    -    195    - 
       Construction and development   1,792    4,053    -    2,896    93 

 

 

 

F-23
 

  

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans at December 31, 2011:

 

   Recorded Investment   Unpaid Principal Balance   Related Allowance   Average Recorded Investment   Interest Income Recognized 
With no related allowance recorded:                    
    Commercial  $530   $556   $-   $355   $15 
    Residential real estate   528    620    -    1,314    16 
    Commercial real estate:                         
       CRE – owner occupied   629    719    -    971    7 
       CRE – non-owner occupied   2,912    2,912    -    3,181    21 
       Construction and development   5,335    7,501    -    5,868    188 
                          
With an allowance recorded:                         
    Commercial    -    -    -    202    5 
    Residential real estate   298    298    45    74    - 
    Commercial real estate:                         
       CRE – non-owner occupied    3,627    3,997    1,782    725    - 
       Construction and development   573    573    205    716    3 
                          
Total:                         
    Commercial   530    556    -    557    20 
    Residential real estate   826    918    45    1,388    16 
    Commercial real estate:                         
       CRE – owner occupied   629    719    -    971    7 
       CRE – non-owner occupied   6,539    6,909    1,782    3,906    21 
       Construction and development   5,908    8,074    205    6,584    191 

 

Modifications

 

A modification of a loan constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the modification constitutes a concession.  There are various types of concessions when modifying a loan, however, forgiveness of principal is rarely granted by the Company.  Commercial and industrial loans modified in a TDR may involve term extensions, below market interest rates and/or interest-only payments wherein the delay in the repayment of principal is determined to be significant when all elements of the loan and circumstances are considered.  Additional collateral, a co-borrower, or a guarantor is often required.  Commercial mortgage and construction loans modified in a TDR often involve reducing the interest rate for the remaining term of the loan, extending the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, or substituting or adding a new borrower or guarantor.  Construction loans modified in a TDR may also involve extending the interest-only payment period.  Residential mortgage loans modified in a TDR are primarily comprised of loans where monthly payments are lowered to accommodate the borrowers’ financial needs. Land loans are typically structured as interest-only monthly payments with a balloon payment due at maturity.  Land loans modified in a TDR typically involve extending the balloon payment by one to three years, and providing an interest rate concession. Home equity modifications are made infrequently and are uniquely designed to meet the specific needs of each borrower. 

 

Loans modified in a TDR are typically already on non-accrual status and partial charge-offs have in some cases already been taken against the outstanding loan balance.  As a result, loans modified in a TDR for the Company may have the financial effect of increasing the specific allowance associated with the loan.  An allowance for impaired loans that have been modified in a TDR is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the estimated fair value of the collateral, less any selling costs, if the loan is collateral dependent.  The Company’s practice is to re-appraise collateral dependent loans semi-annually. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, there was no impact on the allowance from TDRs during the periods, as the loans classified as TDRs during the periods did not have a specific reserve and were already considered impaired loans at the time of modification.

 

 

F-24
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

The Company closely monitors the performance of modified loans for delinquency, as delinquency is considered an early indicator of possible future default. The allowance may be increased, adjustments may be made in the allocation of the allowance, or partial charge-offs may be taken to further write-down the carrying value of the loan.

 

The following tables present TDRs for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 all of which were modified due to financial stress of the borrower.

 

 

   Current TDRs   Subsequently Defaulted TDRs 
   Number of Contracts   Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Number of
Contracts
   Pre-TDR
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
   Post-TDR
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
                               
Commercial and agriculture   1   $335   $319    -   $-   $- 
Construction & development   3    2,972    1,547    -    -    - 
Residential real estate   3    342    299    -    -    - 
CRE - owner occupied   1    59    57    -    -    - 
CRE - non-owner occupied   1    2,180    2,152    -    -    - 
                               
Ending balance (1)   9   $5,888   $4,374    -   $-   $- 

  

(1)The period end balances are inclusive of all partial paydowns and charge-offs since the modification date.

 

There were no loans modified as a TDR within the previous 12 months that subsequently defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2012. Loans classified as TDRs are considered impaired loans. The Company had no commitments to lend additional funds for loans classified as troubled debt restructured at December 31, 2012.

 

TDRs as of December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

   Current TDRs   Subsequently Defaulted TDRs 
   Number of Contracts   Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Number of Contracts   Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment 
                               
Commercial and agriculture   1   $335   $335    -   $-   $- 
Construction & development   7    5,931    5,296    2    2,561    2,465 
Residential real estate   2    264    263    -    -    - 
CRE - owner occupied   1    59    58    -    -    - 
CRE - non-owner occupied   1    2,180    2,180    -    -    - 
                               
Ending balance   12   $8,769   $8,132    2   $2,561   $2,465 

 

 

The construction and development loan TDRs that subsequently defaulted were modified by extending the maturity date. Both loans were on non-accrual status prior to and after the TDR. The subsequent default reported above occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2011 and the loans were subsequently transferred to other real estate owned during the year ended December 31, 2012. There were no other loans modified as a TDR within the previous 12 months that subsequently defaulted during the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

F-25
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Note 5 - Premises and Equipment

 

The components of premises and equipment at December 31 are as follows:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Land and premises  $17,999   $17,882 
Equipment, furniture and fixtures   7,648    7,421 
Construction in progress   159    60 
    25,806    25,363 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization   11,213    10,479 
           
Total premises and equipment  $14,593   $14,884 

 

Depreciation expense was $989, $1,022, and $1,134 for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Bank leases premises under operating leases. Rental expense of leased premises was $442, $375 and $356 for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which is included in occupancy expense.

 

Minimum net rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases having an original or remaining term of more than one year for future years ending December 31 are as follows:

 

2013  $337 
2013   247 
2014   177 
2015   97 
2016   83 
      
Total minimum payments required  $941 

 

Certain leases contain renewal options from five to ten years and escalation clauses based on increases in property taxes and other costs.

 

 

Note 6 – Other Real Estate Owned

 

The following table presents the activity related to OREO for the years ended December 31:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Balance at beginning of year  $7,725   $6,580 
Additions   3,082    4,539 
Dispositions   (4,814)   (2,345)
Fair value write-downs   (1,314)   (1,049)
           
Balance at end of year  $4,679   $7,725 

 

At December 31, 2012, OREO consisted of 26 properties as follows: 12 land acquisition and development properties totaling $1,757; one residential construction properties totaling $103; nine commercial real estate properties totaling $2,312; and four residential real estate properties totaling $507. Net gains and (losses) on sales of OREO totaled $331, $(83) and $260 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

F-26
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

 

Note 7 - Deposits

 

The composition of deposits at December 31 is as follows:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Demand deposits, non-interest bearing  $115,138   $108,899 
NOW and money market accounts   232,607    221,191 
Savings deposits   62,493    65,451 
Time certificates, $100,000 or more   87,355    95,028 
Other time certificates   50,650    57,481 
           
Total  $548,243   $548,050 

 

Scheduled maturities of time certificates of deposit are as follows for future years ending December 31:

 

2013  $70,993 
2014   24,278 
2015   16,816 
2016   16,659 
2017   8,259 
2018   1,000 
      
Total  $138,005 

 

 

Note 8 - Borrowings

 

Long-term borrowings at December 31, 2012 and 2011 represent advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle (“FHLB”). Advances at December 31, 2012 bear interest at 2.24% to 2.94% and mature in various years as follows: 2015 - $5,000 and 2016 - $2,500. The Bank has pledged $156,955 of loans as collateral for these borrowings at December 31, 2012.

 

Short-term borrowings represent FHLB term borrowings with scheduled maturity dates within one year. Short-term borrowings may also include federal funds purchased that generally mature within one to four days from the transaction date; however there were no federal funds purchased at December 31, 2012, and 2011. The following is a summary of short-term borrowings for the years ended:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Amount outstanding at end of year  $3,000   $- 
Weighted average interest rate at December 31   2.94%   -%
Maximum month-end balance during the year   3,000    10,500 
Average balance during the year   2,697    6,885 
Average interest rate during the year   2.94%   3.84%

 

 

Note 9 – Junior Subordinated Debentures

 

At December 31, 2012, two wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts established by the Company had outstanding $13,000 of Trust Preferred Securities (“trust preferred securities”). Trust preferred securities accrue and pay distributions periodically at specified annual rates as provided in the indentures. The trusts used the net proceeds from the offering of trust preferred securities to purchase a like amount of Junior Subordinated Debentures (the “Debentures”) of the Company. The Debentures are the sole assets of the trusts. The Company’s obligations under the Debentures and the related documents, taken together, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of the obligations of the trusts. The trust preferred securities are mandatorily redeemable upon the maturity of the Debentures, or upon earlier redemption as provided in the indentures. The Company has the right to redeem the Debentures in whole or in part on or after specified dates, at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date.

 

F-27
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

 

The following table is a summary of the trust preferred securities and debentures at December 31, 2012:

 

   Issuance  Preferred   Rate  Initial  Rate at  Maturity
Issuance Trust  Date  Security   Type  Rate  12/31/12  Date
                     
PFC Statutory Trust I  12/2005  $5,000   Variable (1)  6.39%  1.76%  3/2036
PFC Statutory Trust II  6/2006  $8,000   Variable (1)  7.02%  1.94%  7/2036

 

(1)The variable rate preferred securities reprice quarterly based on the three month LIBOR rate.

 

The Company has the right to redeem the debentures issued in the December 2005 offering beginning March 2011, and the June 2006 offering beginning July 2011, subject to regulatory approval.

 

The Debentures issued by the Company to the grantor trusts totaling $13,000 are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet in the liabilities section under the caption “junior subordinated debentures.” The Company records interest expense on the corresponding junior subordinated debentures in the consolidated statements of income. The Company recorded $403 in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, for the common capital securities issued by the issuer trusts.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company paid all accrued interest, including deferred interest on PFC Trust I and II, which had accrued since the Company elected, in 2009, to exercise its right to defer interest on its trust preferred debentures, as permitted by the terms thereof. As of December 31, 2012, regular accrued interest on TRUPs totaled $41 and is included in accrued interest payable on the balance sheet. As of December 31, 2011, deferred interest totaled $1,252.

 

 

Note 10 - Income Taxes

 

Income taxes for the years ended December 31 is as follows:

 

   2012   2011   2010 
             
Current  $1,237   $1,148   $582 
Deferred   63    (815)   (886)
                
Total income tax benefit  $1,300   $333   $(304)

 

F-28
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 are:

 

   2012   2011 
Deferred Tax Assets        
Allowance for credit losses  $3,238   $3,850 
Deferred compensation   116    132 
Supplemental executive retirement plan   922    799 
Loan fees/costs   297    290 
OREO write-downs   657    600 
OREO operating expenses   161    161 
Tax credit carry-forwards   156    447 
Non-accrual loan interest   194    45 
OTTI write-downs   229    - 
Other   96    192 
           
Total deferred tax assets   6,066    6,516 
           
Deferred Tax Liabilities          
Depreciation  $127   $214 
Loan fees/costs   1,150    1,402 
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale   493    217 
Prepaid expenses   111    108 
FHLB dividends   143    143 
Other   29    81 
           
Total deferred tax liabilities   2,053    2,165 
           
Net deferred tax assets  $4,013   $4,351 

  

Net deferred tax assets are recorded in other assets in the consolidated financial statements.

 

The following is a reconciliation between the statutory and effective federal income tax rate for the years ended December 31:

 

   2012   Percent   2011   Percent   2010   Percent 
       of Pre-tax       of Pre-tax       of Pre-tax 
   Amount   Income   Amount   Income   Amount   Income 
                               
Income (loss) tax at statutory rate  $2,130    35.0%  $1,103    35.0%  $466    35.0%
Adjustments resulting from:                              
Tax-exempt income   (542)   (8.9)   (519)   (16.5)   (530)   (39.8)
Net earnings on life insurance                              
policies   (178)   (2.9)   (171)   (5.4)   (176)   (13.3)
Low income housing tax credit   (109)   (1.8)   (108)   (3.4)   (108)   (8.1)
Other   (1)   0.0    28    0.9    44    3.3 
                               
Total income tax (benefit) expense  $1,300    21.4%  $333    10.6%  $(304)   (22.9)%

 

F-29
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

  

 

Note 11 - Employee Benefits

 

Incentive Compensation Plan

 

The Bank has a plan that provides incentive compensation to key employees if the Bank meets certain performance criteria established by the Board of Directors. The cost of this plan was $400, $80, and $210 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

401(k) Plans

 

The Bank has established a 401(k) profit sharing plan for those employees who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the plan. Eligible employees may contribute up to 15% of their compensation. Matching contributions by the Bank are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Contributions totaled $152, $58 and $60 for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Director and Employee Deferred Compensation Plans

 

The Company has director and employee deferred compensation plans. Under the terms of the plans, a director or employee may participate upon approval by the Board. The participant may then elect to defer a portion of his or her earnings (directors’ fees or salary) as designated at the beginning of each plan year. Payments begin upon retirement, termination, death or permanent disability, sale of the Company, the ten-year anniversary of the participant’s participation date, or at the discretion of the Company. There are currently no participants in the director or employee deferred compensation plan. Total deferrals plus earnings in the employee deferred compensation plan were $0, $35 and $35 at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. There is no ongoing expense to the Company for these plans.

 

The directors of a bank acquired by the Company in 1999 adopted two deferred compensation plans for directors - one plan providing retirement income benefits for all directors and the other, a deferred compensation plan, covering only those directors who have chosen to participate in the plan. At the time of adopting these plans, the Bank purchased life insurance policies on directors participating in both plans which may be used to fund payments to them under these plans. Cash surrender values on these policies were $3,804 and $3,694 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In 2012, 2011 and 2010, the net benefit recorded from these plans, including the cost of the related life insurance, was $396, $402 and $377, respectively. Both of these plans were fully funded and frozen as of September 30, 2001. Plan participants were given the option to either remain in the plan until reaching the age of 70 or to receive a lump-sum distribution. Participants electing to remain in the plan will receive annual payments over a ten-year period upon reaching 70 years of age. The liability associated with these plans totaled $334 and $347 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

Executive Long-Term Compensation Agreements

 

The Company has executive long-term compensation agreements to selected employees that provide incentive for those covered employees to remain employed with the Company for a defined period of time. The cost of this plan was $95, $79 and $39 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

 

Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted a non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) that provides retirement benefits to its executive officers. The SERP is unsecured and unfunded and there are no plan assets. The post-retirement benefit provided by the SERP is designed to supplement a participating officer’s retirement benefits from social security, in order to provide the officer with a certain percentage of final average income at retirement age. The benefit is generally based on average earnings, years of service and age at retirement. At the inception of the SERP, the Company recorded a prior service cost to accumulated other comprehensive income of $704. The Company has purchased bank owned life insurance covering all participants in the SERP. The cash surrender value of these policies totaled $5,736 and $5,622 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

 

F-30
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

 

The following table sets forth the net periodic pension cost and obligation assumptions used in the measurement of the benefit obligation for the years ended December 31:

 

   2012   2011   2010 
Net periodic pension cost:            
Service Cost  $167   $143   $122 
Interest Cost   106    97    86 
Amortization of prior service cost   90    90    90 
Amortization of net (gain)/loss   27    3    (15)
                
                
Net periodic pension cost  $390   $333   $283 
                
Weighted average assumptions:               
Discount rate   4.47%   5.12%   5.90%
Rate of compensation increases   n/a    n/a    n/a 

 

 

The following table sets forth the change in benefit obligation at December 31:

 

   2012   2011 
Change in Benefit Obligation:        
Benefit obligation at beginning of year  $2,082   $1,648 
Service cost   167    143 
Interest cost   106    97 
Actuarial loss   (13)   194 
           
Benefit obligation at end of year  $2,342   $2,082 

 

 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31 are as follows:

 

   2012   2011 
         
(Gain) loss  $173   $213 
Prior service cost   362    452 
           
           
Total recognized in accumulative other comprehensive loss  $535   $665 

 

 

The following table summarizes the projected and accumulated benefit obligations at December 31:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Projected benefit obligation  $2,342   $2,082 
Accumulated benefit obligation   2,342    2,082 

 

F-31
 

  

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Estimated future benefit payments as of December 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

2013 – 2017  $349 
2018 – 2022   1,287 

  

 

Note 12 – Dividend Reinvestment Plan

 

In November 2005, the Company instituted a dividend reinvestment plan which allows for all or part of cash dividends to be reinvested in shares of Company common stock based upon participant elections. Under the plan, 1,100,000 shares were authorized for dividend reinvestment, of which 89,771 shares have been issued through December 31, 2012.

 

 

Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Bank is 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, and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as they do for on-balance-sheet instruments. A summary of the Bank’s commitments at December 31 is as follows:

 

   2012   2011 
         
Commitments to extend credit  $84,493   $91,596 
Standby letters of credit   1,975    1,310 

 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Many of the commitments expire without being drawn upon; therefore total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, residential real estate, and income-producing commercial properties.

 

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. Collateral held varies as specified above and is required in instances where the Bank deems necessary.

 

Certain executive officers have entered into employment contracts with the Bank which provide for contingent payments subject to future events.

 

In connection with certain loans held for sale, the Bank typically makes representations and warranties that the underlying loans conform to specified guidelines. If the underlying loans do not conform to the specifications, the Bank may have an obligation to repurchase the loans or indemnify the purchaser against loss. The Bank believes that the potential for loss under these arrangements is remote. Accordingly, no contingent liability is recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

 

F-32
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

The Bank has agreements with commercial banks for lines of credit totaling $16,000, of which none was used at December 31, 2012. In addition, the Bank has a credit line with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle totaling 20% of assets, $10,500 of which was used at December 31, 2012. These borrowings are collateralized under blanket pledge and custody agreements. The Bank also has a borrowing arrangement with the Federal Reserve Bank under the Borrower-in-Custody program. Under this program, the Bank has an available credit facility of $46,704, subject to pledged collateral. As of December 31, 2012, loans carried at $71,484 were pledged as collateral to the Federal Reserve Bank.

 

The Company is currently not party to any material pending litigation. However, because of the nature of its activities, the Company may be subject to or threatened with legal actions in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities arising from these claims, if any, will not have a material effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

 

 

Note 14 - Significant Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Most of the Bank’s business activity is with customers and governmental entities located in the state of Washington, including investments in state and municipal securities. Loans to any single borrower or group of borrowers are generally limited by state banking regulations to 20% of the Bank’s shareholder’s equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Standby letters of credit were granted primarily to commercial borrowers. The Bank, as a matter of practice, generally does not extend credit to any single borrower or group of borrowers in excess of $7,500.

 

 

Note 15 - Stock Based Compensation

 

Stock Options

 

The Company’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan provided for incentive and non-qualified stock options and other types of stock based awards, as defined under current tax laws, to key personnel. Under the plan, the Company was authorized to issue up to 1,100,000 shares; however the plan expired January 1, 2011. On April 27, 2011, the shareholders of the Company approved the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, pursuant to which the Company is authorized to issue up to 900,000 shares of common stock in connection with awards under the plan (868,441 shares are available for grant at December 31, 2012). Under the plan, options either become exercisable ratably over five years or vest fully five years from the date of grant.

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock-based awards based on assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s common shares. The expected term of stock options granted is based on the simplified method, which is the simple average between contractual term and vesting period. The risk-free rate is based on the expected term of stock options and the applicable U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant.

 

Grant period ended  Expected Life  Risk Free
Interest Rate
   Expected
Volatility
   Dividend
Yield
  Average
Fair Value
 
                   
December 31, 2012  6.5 years   1.34%   22.43%  -  %  $0.77 
December 31, 2011  6.5 years   1.50%   22.51%  -  %  $1.05 
December 31, 2010  6.5 years   3.20%   18.95%  -  %  $0.34 

 

F-33
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option plans as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, and changes during the years ending on those dates, is presented below:

 

   2012   2011   2010 
       Weighted       Weighted       Weighted 
       Average       Average       Average 
       Exercise       Exercise       Exercise 
   Shares   Price   Shares   Price   Shares   Price 
                               
Outstanding at beginning of year   586,448   $11.32    818,612   $11.07    820,837   $11.08 
                               
Granted   10,500    5.00    5,000    3.95    1,000    7.00 
Exercised   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Expired   (12,550)   10.44    (178,439)   10.10    -    - 
Forfeited   (47,291)   10.57    (58,725)   10.98    (3,225)   11.27 
                               
Outstanding at end of year   537,107   $11.28    586,448   $11.32    818,612   $11.07 
                               
Exercisable at end of year   389,827   $12.98    411,708   $12.93    599,727   $12.06 

 

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested options as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and changes during the period then ended are presented below:

 

   2012   2011 
   Shares   Weighted Average Fair Value   Shares   Weighted Average Fair Value 
Non-vested beginning of period   174,740   $0.37    218,885   $0.51 
Granted   10,500    0.77    5,000    1.05 
Vested   (32,050)   0.83    (20,185)   1.79 
Forfeited   (5,910)   0.27    (28,960)   0.49 
                     
Non-vested end of period   147,280   $0.31    174,740   $0.37 

 

 

 

F-34
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

The following information summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2012:

 

   Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable 
Range of exercise prices  Number   Weighted
average
remaining contractual
life (years)
   Weighted
average
exercise
price
   Number   Weighted
average
remaining contractual
life (years)
   Weighted
average
exercise
price
 
                         
  0.00 – 11.10   232,187    6.0   $7.37    85,787    4.0   $8.42 
11.11 – 12.49   44,550    3.0    11.80    43,670    3.0    11.81 
12.50 – 14.74   139,425    2.8    14.27    139,425    2.8    14.27 
14.75 – 16.00   120,945    2.0    15.14    120,945    2.0    15.14 
                               
    537,107    4.0   $11.28    389,827    2.8   $12.98 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value of all options outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011 was $0 and $0, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of all options that were exercisable at December 31, 2012 and 2011 was $0 and $0, respectively. There were no options exercised during 2011or 2012. Stock based compensation recognized in 2012 and 2011 was $24 ($16 net of tax) and $26 ($17 net of tax), respectively. Future compensation expense for unvested awards outstanding as of December 31, 2012 is estimated to be $41 recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years.

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

During 2012, the Company granted restricted stock units (“RSU”) to certain employees receiving awards under the Company’s Annual Incentive Compensation Plan. Recipients of RSUs will be issued a specified number of shares of the Company’s common stock upon the lapse of their applicable restrictions. Restrictions require the employee to continue in employment for a period of three years from the date the RSU is awarded.

 

The following table summarizes RSU activity during 2012. There was no RSU activity prior to 2012.

 

   Shares   Weighted average grant price   Weighted average remaining contractual terms (in years) 
             
Outstanding, January 1, 2012   -   $-    - 
Granted   16,604    4.43    2.5 
Forfeited   (545)          
                
Outstanding, December 31, 2012   16,059   $4.43    2.5 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized compensation expense related to RSUs of $8 ($5 net of tax). As of December 31, 2012, there was $64 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested RSUs.

 

F-35
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Note 16 - Regulatory Matters

 

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines on the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital adequacy guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital classification is also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to total average assets (as defined), and minimum ratios of Tier 1 and total capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined).

 

As of December 31, 2012, the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.

 

The Company and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the table below. Management believes, as of December 31, 2012, the Company and the Bank meet all capital requirements to which they are subject.

 

                   To be Well     
                   Capitalized     
                   Under Prompt     
           Capital Adequacy       Corrective Action     
   Actual       Purposes       Provisions     
   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
December 31, 2012                              
Tier 1 capital (to average assets):                              
Company  $66,750    10.69%  $24,975    4.00%   NA    NA 
Bank   66,712    10.69    24,966    4.00   $31,207    5.00%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):                              
Company   66,750    14.95    17,855    4.00    NA    NA 
Bank   66,712    14.96    17,842    4.00    26,764    6.00 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):                              
Company   72,376    16.21    35,710    8.00    NA    NA 
Bank   72,334    16.22    35,685    8.00    44,606    10.00 
                               
December 31, 2011                              
Tier 1 capital (to average assets):                              
Company  $63,965    10.18%  $25,137    4.00%   NA    NA 
Bank   65,022    10.35    25,128    4.00   $31,410    5.00%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets):                              
Company   63,965    13.56    18,870    4.00    NA    NA 
Bank   65,022    13.79    18,860    4.00    28,290    6.00 
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets):                              
Company   69,926    14.82    37,740    8.00    NA    NA 
Bank   70,980    15.05    37,720    8.00    47,150    10.00 

 

F-36
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

The Company and the Bank are subject to certain restrictions on the amount of dividends that it may declare without prior regulatory approval.

 

 

Note 17 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

The Company uses an established hierarchy for measuring fair value that is intended to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. This hierarchy uses three levels of inputs to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities as follows:

 

Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices in active exchange markets for identical assets or liabilities; also includes certain corporate debt securities actively traded in over-the-counter markets.

 

Level 2 – Valuations of assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities traded in the same market; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model–derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Valuations may be obtained from, or corroborated by, third-party pricing services. This category generally includes certain U.S. Government, agency and non-agency securities, state and municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate securities, and residential mortgage loans held for sale.

 

Level 3 – Valuation based on unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity for financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, yield curves and similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities, but in all cases are corroborated by external data, which may include third-party pricing services.

 

Investment Securities available-for-sale

 

The Company uses an independent pricing service to assist management in determining fair values of investment securities available-for-sale. This service provides pricing information by utilizing evaluated pricing models supported with observable market data. Standard inputs include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, credit ratings, bids and offers, relative credit information and reference data from market research publications. Investment securities that are deemed to have been trading in illiquid or inactive markets may require the use of significant unobservable inputs.

 

The pricing service provides quoted market prices when available. Quoted prices are not always available due to bond market inactivity. For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows. Discounted cash flows are calculated using spread to swap and LIBOR curves that are updated to incorporate loss severities, volatility, credit spread and optionality. Additionally, the pricing service may obtain a broker quote when sufficient information is not available to produce a valuation. Valuations and broker quotes are non-binding and do not represent quotes on which one may execute the disposition of the assets.

 

F-37
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

The Company generally obtains one value from its primary external third-party pricing service. The Company’s third-party pricing service has established processes for us to submit inquiries regarding quoted prices. The Company’s third-party pricing service will review the inputs to the evaluation in light of any new market data presented by us. The Company’s third-party pricing service may then affirm the original quoted price or may update the evaluation on a going forward basis.

 

On a quarterly basis, management reviews the pricing information received from the third party-pricing service through a combination of procedures that include an evaluation of methodologies used by the pricing service, analytical reviews and performance analysis of the prices against statistics and trends and maintenance of an investment watch list. Based on this review, management determines whether the current placement of the security in the fair value hierarchy is appropriate or whether transfers may be warranted. As necessary, the Company compares prices received from the pricing service to discounted cash flow models or through performing independent valuations of inputs and assumptions similar to those used by the pricing service in order to ensure prices represent a reasonable estimate of fair value. Although the Company does identify differences from time to time as a result of these validation procedures, the Company did not make any significant adjustments as of December 31, 2012 or 2011.

 

The following table presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

December 31, 2012  Readily Available Market Inputs Level 1   Observable Market Inputs Level 2   Significant Unobservable Inputs
Level 3
   Total 
Securities available-for-sale                
U.S. Government agency securities  $-   $5,952   $-   $5,952 
Obligations of state and political
subdivisions
   -    25,807    1,099    26,906 
Agency MBS   -    22,159    -    22,159 
Non-agency MBS   -    2,544    -    2,544 
Corporate bonds   1,957    1,588    -    3,545 
Total  $1,957   $58,050   $1,099   $61,106 
                     
December 31, 2011                    
Securities available-for-sale                    
U.S. Government agency securities  $-   $84   $-   $84 
Obligations of state and political
subdivisions
   -    21,719    1,140    22,859 
Agency MBS   -    16,915    -    16,915 
Non-agency MBS   -    5,882    -    5,882 
Corporate bonds   918    994    -    1,912 
Total  $918   $45,594   $1,140   $47,652 

 

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had two investments classified as Level 3 investments which consist of local non-rated municipal bonds for which the Company is the sole owner of the entire bond issue. The valuation of these securities is supported by analysis prepared by an independent third party. Their approach to determining fair value involves using recently executed transactions and market quotations for similar securities. As these securities are not rated by the rating agencies and there is no trading volume, observable market data is limited and, management determined that these securities should be classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. These securities are considered sensitive to changes in credit given the unobserved assumed credit ratings.

 

F-38
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. There were no transfers of assets into or out of Level 1, 2 or 3 during 2012 and 2011.

 

   2012   2011 
         
Balance beginning of year  $1,140   $1,157 
Included in other comprehensive income   (41)   - 
Matured   -   (17)
           
Balance end of year  $1,099   $1,140 

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

 

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis after initial recognition such as loans measured for impairment and other real estate owned (“OREO”). The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each such class of financial instrument:

 

Impaired loans – A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due (both interest and principal) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy and are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or by the net realizable value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. In determining the net realizable value of the underlying collateral, we primarily rely on third party appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers, less costs to sell. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach.

 

Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available and include consideration for variations in location, size, and income production capacity of the property. The income approach commonly utilizes a discount or cap rate to determine the present value of expected future cash flows. Additionally, the appraisals are periodically further adjusted by the Company in consideration of charges that may be incurred in the event of foreclosure and are based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in business factors and changes in market conditions. Such discounts are typically significant, and may range from 10% to 30%.

 

Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated quarterly for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors identified above. Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of collateral underlying impaired loans and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of impaired loans to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

 

F-39
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

 

 

Other real estate owned – OREO is initially recorded at the lower of the carrying amount of the loan or fair value of the property less estimated costs to sell. This amount becomes the property’s new basis. Management considers third party appraisals in determining the fair value of particular properties. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach.

 

Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available and include consideration for variations in location, size, and income production capacity of the property. Additionally, the appraisals are periodically further adjusted by the Company based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in business factors and changes in market conditions. Such discounts are typically significant, and may range from 10% to 25%.

 

Any write-downs based on the property fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for credit losses. Management periodically reviews OREO to ensure the property is carried at the lower of its new basis or fair value, net of estimated costs to sell. Any additional write-downs based on re-evaluation of the property fair value are charged to non-interest expense. Because of the high degree of judgment required in estimating the fair value of OREO and because of the relationship between fair value and general economic conditions, we consider the fair value of OREO to be highly sensitive to changes in market conditions.

 

The following table presents the Company’s assets that were accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2012 and 2011:

 

   Readily
Available
Market Inputs
Level 1
   Observable
Market Inputs
Level 2
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Level 3
   Total 
December 31, 2012                
Impaired loans  $-   $-   $5,053   $5,053 
OREO  $-   $-   $4,807   $4,807 
                     
December 31, 2011                    
Impaired loans  $-   $-   $7,183   $7,183 
OREO  $-   $-   $6,455   $6,455 

 

Other real estate owned with a pre-foreclosure loan balance of $3,293 was acquired during the year ended December 31, 2012. Upon foreclosure, these assets were written down $213 to their fair value, less estimated costs to sell, which was charged to the allowance for credit losses during the period.

 

 

F-40
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

  

 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 inputs for financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2012:

 

   Fair Value   Valuation Technique  Significant Unobservable
Inputs
  Range (Weighted Average)
              
Impaired loans  $1,568   Appraised value - Sales comparison approach  Adjustment for
market conditions
  0-10% (0.2%)
               
   $3,485   Income approach  Discount rate  10.5%
               
OREO  $4,807   Appraised value - Sales comparison approach  Adjustment for
market conditions
  0-10% (9%)

 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair values of financial instruments disclosed in these consolidated financial statements:

 

Cash and due from banks, Interest bearing deposits in banks, and Certificates held for investment

The carrying amounts of cash and interest bearing deposits at other financial institutions approximate their fair value.

 

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity

The fair value of all investment securities are based upon the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security. Such assumptions include observable and unobservable inputs such as quoted market prices, dealer quotes and analysis of discounted cash flows.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

FHLB stock is carried at cost which approximates fair value and equals its par value because the shares can only be redeemed with the FHLB at par.

 

Loans, net and Loans held for sale

The fair value of loans is estimated based on comparable market statistics for loans with similar credit ratings. An additional liquidity discount is also incorporated to more closely align the fair value with observed market prices. Fair values of loans held for sale are based on a discounted cash flow calculation using interest rates currently available on similar loans. The fair value was determined on an aggregate loan basis.

 

Deposits

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity date is included at the amount payable on demand. Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation based on interest rates currently offered on similar certificates.

 

 

F-41
 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

   

 

Short-term borrowings

The fair values of the Company’s short-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

 

Long-term borrowings

The fair values of the Company’s long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

 

Secured borrowings

For variable rate secured borrowings that reprice frequently and have no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.

 

Junior subordinated debentures

The fair value of the junior subordinated debentures and trust preferred securities is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on interest rates currently available for junior subordinated debentures.

 

Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments

The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit was estimated using the rates currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the customers. Since the majority of the Company’s off-balance-sheet instruments consist of non-fee producing, variable-rate commitments, the Company has determined they do not have a material fair value.

 

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

 

December 31, 2012  Carrying Amount   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total Fair Value 
                     
Financial Assets                         
   Cash and cash equivalents  $56,855   $56,855   $-   $-   $56,855 
   Certificates of deposits held for investment   2,985    2,985    -    -    2,985 
   Securities available-for sale   61,106    1,957    58,050    1,099    61,106 
   Securities held-to-maturity   6,937    -    6,985    -    6,985 
   Federal Home Loan Bank stock   3,126    -    3,126    -    3,126 
   Loans held for sale   12,950    -    12,977    -    12,977 
   Loans, net   438,838    -    -    401,224    401,224 
                          
Financial Liabilities                         
   Deposits  $548,243   $-   $549,504   $-   $549,504 
   Short-term borrowings   3,000    -    3,042    -    3,042 
   Long-term borrowings   7,500    -    7,765    -    7,765 
   Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    -    -    8,318    8,318 
                          

 

F-42
 

 

 

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

    

 

December 31, 2011  Carrying
Amount
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total Fair
Value
 
                     
Financial Assets                         
   Cash and cash equivalents  $41,132   $41,132   $-   $-   $41,132 
   Securities available-for sale   47,652    918    45,594    1,140    47,652 
   Securities held-to-maturity   7,025    -    7,118    -    7,118 
   Federal Home Loan Bank stock   3,182    -    3,182    -    3,182 
   Loans held for sale   14,541    -    14,808    -    14,808 
   Loans, net   463,766    -    -    419,059    419,059 
                          
Financial Liabilities                         
   Deposits  $548,050   $-   $549,472   $-   $549,472 
   Short-term borrowings   -    -    -    -    - 
   Long-term borrowings   10,500    -    10,867    -    10,867 
   Secured borrowings   741    -    741    -    741 
   Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    -    -    6,691    6,691 
                          

 

Note 18 - Earnings Per Share Disclosures

 

Following is information regarding the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years indicated.

 

   Net Income   Shares   Per Share 
   (Numerator)   (Denominator)   Amount 
Year Ended December 31, 2012               
Basic earnings per share:  $4,785    10,121,853   $0.47 
Effect of dilutive securities:   -    4,391    - 
Diluted earnings per share:  $4,785    10,126,244   $0.47 
                
Year Ended December 31, 2011               
Basic earnings per share:  $2,818    10,121,853   $0.28 
Effect of dilutive securities:   -    17    - 
Diluted earnings per share:  $2,818    10,121,870   $0.28 
                
Year Ended December 31, 2010               
Basic earnings per share:  $1,634    10,121,853   $0.16 
Effect of dilutive securities:   -    -    - 
Diluted earnings per share:  $1,634    10,121,853   $0.16 

 

 

The number of shares shown for “options” is the number of incremental shares that would result from the exercise of options and use of the proceeds to repurchase shares at the average market price during the year.

 

 

F-43
 

  

Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

   

 

Note 19 - Condensed Financial Information - Parent Company Only

 

Condensed Balance Sheets - December 31,        
   2012   2011 
Assets          
Cash  $173   $356 
Investment in the Bank   79,684    77,327 
Other assets   403    438 
           
Total assets  $80,260   $78,121 
           
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity          
Junior subordinated debentures  $13,403   $13,403 
Due to the Bank   95    196 
Other liabilities   41    1,252 
Shareholders’ equity   66,721    63,270 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $80,260   $78,121 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Income - Years Ended December 31,

 

   2012   2011   2010 
             
Dividend Income from the Bank  $3,500   $-   $- 
Other Income   10    8    15 
Total Income   3,510    8    15 
                
Expenses   (517)   (600)   (759)
                
Income (loss) before income tax benefit   2,993    (592)   (744)
                
Income Tax Benefit   101    -    - 
                
Income (loss) before equity in undistributed               
income of the Bank   3,094    (592)   (744)
                
Equity in Undistributed Income of the Bank   1,691    3,410    2,378 
                
Net income  $4,785   $2,818   $1,634 

 

 

There are no items of other comprehensive income at the parent company.

 

 

 

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Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

  

  

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Years Ended December 31,

 

   2012   2011   2010 
Operating Activities            
Net income  $4,785   $2,818   $1,634 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to               
net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:               
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiary   (1,691)   (3,410)   (2,378)
Net change in other assets   35   (8)   (15)
Net change in other liabilities   (1,312)   352    586 
Other - net   24    26    46 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   1,841    (222)   (127)
                
Financing Activities               
Common stock issued   -    -    - 
Dividends paid   (2,024)   -    - 
Net cash used in financing activities   (2,024)   -    - 
                
Net decrease in cash   (183)   (222)   (127)
                
Cash               
Beginning of year   356    578    705 
                
End of year  $173   $356   $578 

 

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Pacific Financial Corporation and Subsidiary

December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the three years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts

  

 

Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

   First   Second   Third   Fourth 
Year Ended December 31, 2012  Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter 
                     
Interest income  $7,034   $7,037   $6,751   $6,673 
Interest expense   984    907    829    764 
                     
Net interest income   6,050    6,130    5,922    5,909 
                     
Provision for (recapture of) credit losses   100    300    -    (1,500)
Non-interest income   1,848    2,409    2,443    2,691 
Non-interest expenses   6,599    6,910    7,070    7,838 
                     
Income before income taxes   1,199    1,329    1,295    2,262 
                     
Income taxes   181    256    280    583 
                     
Net income  $1,018   $1,073   $1,015   $1,679 
                     
Earnings per common share:                    
Basic  $.10   $.11   $.10   $.16 
Diluted   .10    .11    .10    .16 
                     
Year Ended December 31, 2011                    
                     
Interest income  $7,365   $7,313   $7,406   $7,234 
Interest expense   1,680    1,548    1,336    1,069 
                     
Net interest income   5,685    5,765    6,070    6,165 
                     
Provision for credit losses   500    -    1,050    950 
Non-interest income   1,333    1,374    2,455    2,452 
Non-interest expenses   6,142    6,594    6,060    6,852 
                     
Income before income taxes   376    545    1,415    815 
                     
Income taxes (benefit)   (56)   (58)   211    236 
                     
Net income  $432   $603   $1,204   $579 
                     
Earnings per common share:                    
Basic  $.04   $.06   $.12   $.06 
Diluted   .04    .06    .12    .06 

 

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Exhibit Index

 

EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT
   
3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
3.2 Bylaws. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2b to Form 8-A filed by the Company and declared effective on March 7, 2000 (Registration No. 000-29329).
4.1 Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to Ithan Creek Master Investors (Cayman) L.P. (the Purchaser).  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 25, 2009 (the 2009 8-K).
4.2 Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to investors in 2009 private placement other than the Purchaser referred to in Exhibit 4.1.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
10.1 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Dennis A. Long dated December 29, 2008.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (the 2008 10-K).*
10.2 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Dennis A. Long dated January 11, 2013.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 11, 2013.*
10.3 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Bruce D. MacNaughton dated December 29, 2008.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the 2008 10-K.*
10.4 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Bruce D. MacNaughton dated January 11, 2013.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 11, 2013.*
10.5 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Denise Portmann dated December 29, 2008.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the 2008 10-K.*
10.6 First Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Denise J. Portmann dated January 11, 2013.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 11, 2013.*
10.7 2000 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended (the 2000 Plan).  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (the March 2007 10-Q).*
10.8 Forms of stock option agreements under the 2000 Plan.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.2 and 10.3 to the March 2007 10-Q.*
10.9 The Bank of Grays Harbor Employee Deferred Compensation Plan.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.*
10.10 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan effective January 1, 2007.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 13, 2008 (the March 2008 8-K).*
10.11 Individual Participation Agreement (SERP) dated March 13, 2008, between the Company and Dennis A. Long.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the March 2008 8-K.*
10.12 Individual Participation Agreement (SERP) dated March 13, 2008, between the Company and John Van Dijk.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the March 2008 8-K.*
10.13 Individual Participation Agreement (SERP) dated March 13, 2008, between the Company and Bruce MacNaughton.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the March 2008 8-K.*
10.14 Individual Participation Agreement (SERP) dated March 13, 2008, between the Company and Denise Portmann.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the March 2008 8-K.*

 

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10.15 Pacific Financial Corporation Annual Incentive Compensation Plan, approved March 9, 2011.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 9, 2011.*
10.16 Pacific Financial Corporation 2011 Equity Incentive Plan.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011.*
10.17 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated August 25, 2009, between the Company and the Purchaser.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the 2009 8-K.
10.18 Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 25, 2009, between the Company and the Purchaser.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the 2009 8-K.
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant
23 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350
* Listed document is a management contract, compensation plan or arrangement.

 

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