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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORP - Quarter Report: 2014 March (Form 10-Q)

  

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

 

¨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 (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

 

1101 S. Boone Street

Aberdeen, Washington 98520-5244

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(360) 533-8870

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes x      No ¨

 

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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 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 number of shares outstanding of Registrant's common stock as of April 30, 2014 was 10,182,083.

 

 
 

 

Form 10-Q

Table of Contents

 

Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)  2
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS MARCH 31, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013  2
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013  3
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013 4
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013  5
     
  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013  6
     
  NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  7
     
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 35
     
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 51
     
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 52
     
Part II OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 52
     
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS 52
     
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 52
     
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 52
     
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 52
     
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION 52
     
Item 6. EXHIBITS 53
     
SIGNATURES 53

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Thousands, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)

 

ASSETS
         
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
Cash and cash equivalents:          
Cash and due from banks  $15,747   $12,214 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks   19,872    23,734 
Total cash and cash equivalents   35,619    35,948 
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit (original maturities greater than 90 days)   2,727    2,727 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   2,985    3,013 
Investment securities:          
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair market value   95,129    96,144 
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost          
(fair value of $2,128 and $2,158)   2,110    2,132 
Total investment securities   97,239    98,276 
           
Loans held-for-sale   7,997    7,765 
Loans, net of deferred loan fees   518,552    504,666 
Allowance for loan losses   (8,288)   (8,359)
Loans, net   510,264    496,307 
           
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization   16,706    16,790 
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets   2,386    2,771 
Accrued interest receivable   2,423    2,307 
Cash surrender value of life insurance   18,349    18,237 
Goodwill   12,168    12,168 
Other intangible assets   1,471    1,481 
Other assets   7,106    7,249 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $717,440   $705,039 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
LIABILITIES          
Deposits:          
Demand  $152,916   $145,028 
Interest-bearing demand and savings   342,008    336,260 
Time deposits   125,532    126,059 
Total deposits   620,456    607,347 
Accrued interest payable   166    167 
Long-term borrowings   10,000    10,000 
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    13,403 
Other liabilities   4,820    6,985 
Total liabilities   648,845    637,902 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)          
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Common Stock, par value $1          
25,000,000 shares authorized, 10,182,083 shares issued and outstanding          
at 03/31/2014 and 12/31/2013   10,182    10,182 
Additional paid-in-capital   41,852    41,817 
Retained earnings   17,535    16,507 
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)   (974)   (1,369)
Total shareholders' equity   68,595    67,137 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  $717,440   $705,039 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31,   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME          
Loans  $6,495   $5,873 
Deposits in banks and federal funds sold   21    28 
Investment securities:          
Taxable   339    104 
Tax-exempt   229    266 
FHLB dividends   1    0 
           
Total interest and dividend income   7,085    6,271 
           
INTEREST EXPENSE          
Deposits:          
Interest-bearing demand and savings   141    199 
Time   276    367 
Long-term borrowings   60    61 
Junior subordinated debentures   53    62 
           
Total interest expense   530    689 
           
Net interest income   6,555    5,582 
           
LOAN LOSS PROVISION   -    - 
           
Net interest income after loan loss provision   6,555    5,582 
           
NON-INTEREST INCOME          
Service charges on deposit accounts   435    410 
Net gains (loss) on sale of other real estate owned   (36)   (20)
Net gains from sales of loans   627    1,509 
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale   52    58 
Net other-than-temporary impairment (net of $15 and $10, respectively          
recognized other comprehensive income before taxes)   (45)   - 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance   111    121 
Other operating income   464    548 
           
Total non-interest income   1,608    2,626 
           
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE          
Salaries and employee benefits   4,055    4,386 
Occupancy   506    413 
Equipment   252    191 
Data processing   433    430 
Professional services   185    262 
Other real estate owned write-downs   12    352 
Other real estate owned operating costs   61    84 
State taxes   97    117 
FDIC and state assessments   134    136 
Other non-interest expense   1,095    1,048 
           
Total non-interest expense   6,830    7,419 
           
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   1,333    789 
           
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   305    88 
           
NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS  $1,028   $701 
           
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:          
BASIC  $0.10   $0.07 
DILUTED  $0.10   $0.07 
           
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTANDING:          
BASIC   10,182,083    10,121,853 
DILUTED   10,272,341    10,162,075 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)

 

   March 31,   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
           
           
NET INCOME  $1,028   $701 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:          
Change in fair value of securities available-for-sale   366    (129)
Defined benefit plan   29    28 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax   395    (101)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  $1,423   $600 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

 

                   Accumulated     
   Common Stock           Other   Total 
   Shares   Amount   Additional Paid-in Capital   Retained Earnings   Comprehensive Income/(Loss)   Shareholders' Equity 
BALANCE - December 31, 2012   10,121,853   $10,122   $41,366   $14,812   $421   $66,721 
Net income   -    -         701    -    701 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax                              
Unrealized holding loss on securities less reclassification                                  
adjustments for net gains included in net income   -    -    -    -    (129)   (129)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and                            - 
net gains/(losses)   -    -    -    -    28    28 
Stock-based compensation expense   -    -    17    -    -    17 
BALANCE - March 31, 2013   10,121,853   $10,122   $41,383   $15,513   $320   $67,338 
                               
BALANCE - December 31, 2013   10,182,083   $10,182   $41,817   $16,507   $(1,369)  $67,137 
Net income   -    -         1,028    -    1,028 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax                              
Unrealized holding gain on securities less reclassification                                  
adjustments for net gains included in net income   -    -    -    -    366    366 
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and                            - 
net gains/(losses)   -    -    -    -    29    29 
Stock-based compensation expense   -    -    35    -    -    35 
BALANCE - March 31, 2014   10,182,083   $10,182   $41,852   $17,535   $(974)  $68,595 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)

 

   March 31,   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net Income  $1,028   $701 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities          
Depreciation and amortization   467    516 
Originations of loans held for sale   (27,065)   (85,244)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale   27,460    87,702 
Net gains on sales of loans   (627)   (1,509)
Net gain on sales of securities available for sale   (52)   (58)
Net OTTI recognized in earnings   45    - 
(Gain) loss on sales of other real estate owned   36    20 
(Gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment   (11)   - 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance   (111)   (121)
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable   (116)   (279)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable   (1)   (8)
Other real estate owned write-downs   12    352 
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses   (159)   97 
Other -- net   (39)   (37)
           
Net cash provided by operating activities   867    2,132 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Net (increase) decrease in interest bearing balances with banks   3,862    6,867 
Purchase of certificates of deposits held for investment, net   -    750 
Activity in securities available for sale:          
Sales   4,849    1,171 
Maturities, prepayments and calls   2,237    2,923 
Purchases   (5,741)   (13,681)
Activity in securities held to maturity:          
Maturities   22    18 
Purchases   -    - 
(Increase) decrease in loans made to customers, net of principal collections   (13,959)   (23,288)
Purchases of premises and equipment   (81)   (792)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned   396    368 
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment   8    - 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (8,407)   (25,664)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Net increase in deposits   13,109    20,952 
Net decrease in short-term borrowings   -    (3,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   -    2,500 
Cash dividends paid   (2,036)   - 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities   11,073    20,452 
           
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   3,533    (3,080)
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS - BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD   12,214    14,168 
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS - END OF THE PERIOD  $15,747   $11,088 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION          
Cash paid for interest  $531   $697 
Cash paid for taxes  $330   $80 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON CASH INVESTING AND          
FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Change in fair value of securities available-for-sale, net of tax  $366   $(129)
Transfer of loans held for sale to loans held for investment  $-   $64 
Other real estate owned acquired in settlement of loans  $(111)  $(209)
Financed sale of other real estate owned  $52   $- 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

As of and for the 3 months ended March 31, 2014

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Organization – 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 the Bank, which operates 16 branches located in communities in Grays Harbor, Pacific, Whatcom, Skagit and Wahkiakum counties in the state of Washington and three in Clatsop County, Oregon. In addition, the Bank operates three loan production offices in Burlington, Dupont and Vancouver, Washington and has a residential real estate mortgage department. During second quarter 2013, the Bank completed the acquisition of three branches from Sterling Savings Bank. Total deposits assumed were $37,634,000 and loans acquired totaled $3,989,000. Of the three branches purchased, two were consolidated into existing Pacific branches to maximize branch efficiencies resulting in one new branch in Astoria, Oregon. Separately, the Company opened a full-service branch in Warrenton, Oregon in October 2013 that further expands operations on the northern Oregon coast.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Pacific Financial Corporation ("Pacific" or the "Company") in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of Management, adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results anticipated for the year ending December 31, 2014. Certain information and footnote disclosures included in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, have been condensed or omitted from this report. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the “2013 Annual Report”).

 

Basis of presentation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bank of the Pacific and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The interim consolidated financial statements are not audited, but include all adjustments that Management considers necessary for a fair presentation of consolidated financial condition and results of operations for the interim periods presented.

 

Method of accounting and use of estimates – The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and prevailing practices within the banking industry. This requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates made by Management involve the calculation of the allowance for loan losses, impaired loans, the fair value of available-for-sale investment securities, deferred tax assets, and the value of other real estate owned and foreclosed assets.

 

The Company utilizes the accrual method of accounting, which recognizes income when earned and expenses when incurred.

 

In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to March 31, 2014, for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. In Management’s opinion, all accounting adjustments necessary to accurately reflect the financial position and results of operations on the accompanying financial statements have been made. These adjustments include normal and recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair and accurate presentation.

 

Cash dividends – No cash dividends were declared in the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

 

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NOTE 2 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The Company’s basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders (net income less dividends declared by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period). The Company’s diluted earnings per common share is computed similar to basic earnings per common share except that the numerator is equal to net income (available to common shareholders) and the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Included in the denominator are the dilutive effects of stock options computed under the treasury stock method and outstanding warrants as if converted to common stock.

 

The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share.

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
Basic:          
Net income  $1,028   $701 
Weight average shares outstanding   10,182,083    10,121,853 
Basic earnings per share  $0.10   $0.07 
           
Diluted:          
Net income  $1,028   $701 
Weight average shares outstanding   10,182,083    10,121,853 
Effect of dilutive stock options   90,258    40,222 
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution   10,272,341    10,162,075 
Diluted earnings per share  $0.10   $0.07 

 

   March 31, 2014   March 31, 2013 
Shares subject to outstanding options   395,895    470,140 
Shares subject to outstanding warrants   638,920    699,642 

 

As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, the shares subject to outstanding options and the shares subject to outstanding warrants had exercise prices in excess of the current market value. All of these shares are not included in the table above, as exercise of these options and warrants would not be dilutive to shareholders.

 

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NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT 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 government units, other corporations, and mortgage backed securities (MBS).

 

Investment securities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisted of the following:
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

   March 31, 2014 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   unrealized   unrealized   Fair 
   cost   gains   losses   value 
Available-for-sale:                    
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued  $38,417   $202   $1,052   $37,567 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non-agency   2,158    -    184    1,974 
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued   13,284    24    276    13,032 
U.S. Government and agency securities   9,843    52    67    9,828 
State and municipal securities   32,264    911    447    32,728 
Corporate bonds   -    -    -    - 
                     
Total available-for-sale  $95,966   $1,189   $2,026   $95,129 
                     
                     
Held-to-maturity:                    
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued  $150   $13   $-   $163 
State and municipal securities   1,960    5    -    1,965 
                     
Total held-to-maturity  $2,110   $18   $-   $2,128 

 

   December 31, 2013 
       Gross   Gross     
   Amortized   unrealized   unrealized   Fair 
   cost   gains   losses   value 
Available-for-sale:                    
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued  $39,791   $246   $1,246   $38,791 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency   2,251    3    243    2,011 
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued   13,671    21    303    13,389 
U.S. Government agency securities   8,859    34    82    8,811 
State and municipal securities   31,973    774    587    32,160 
Corporate bonds   991    -    9    982 
                     
Total available-for-sale  $97,536   $1,078   $2,470   $96,144 
                     
                     
Held-to-maturity:                    
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued  $159   $13   $-   $172 
State and municipal securities   1,973    13    -    1,986 
                     
Total held-to-maturity  $2,132   $26   $-   $2,158 

 

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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 March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, are summarized as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                        
   Less than 12 months   12 months or more   Total 
       Unrealized       Unrealized       Unrealized 
At March 31, 2014  Fair Value   Losses   Fair Value   Losses   Fair Value   Losses 
Available-for-sale:                              
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued $21,280   $599   $8,128   $453   $29,408   $1,052 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency   392    16    1,583    168    1,975    184 
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued   7,301    212    3,076    64    10,377    276 
U.S. Government agency securities   5,617    67    -    -    5,617    67 
State and municipal securities   9,332    315    2,558    132    11,890    447 
Corporate bonds   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total  $43,922   $1,209   $15,345   $817   $59,267   $2,026 

 

   Less than 12 months   12 months or more   Total 
       Unrealized       Unrealized       Unrealized 
At December 31, 2013  Fair Value   Losses   Fair Value   Losses   Fair Value   Losses 
Available-for-sale:                              
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued  $21,043   $778   $6,265   $468   $27,308   $1,246 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency   389    27    1,619    216    2,008    243 
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued   7,752    218    2,643    85    10,395    303 
U.S. Government agency securities   5,550    82    -    -    5,550    82 
State and municipal securities   11,551    485    1,821    102    13,372    587 
Corporate bonds   982    9    -    -    982    9 
Total  $47,267   $1,599   $12,348   $871   $59,615   $2,470 

 

At March 31, 2014, there were 76 investment securities in an unrealized loss position, of which 22 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, leading to 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 March 31, 2014, 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 three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, one non-agency MBS was determined to be other-than-temporarily-impaired resulting in the Company recording $45 and $0, respectively, in impairments related to credit losses through earnings.

 

The following table presents the cash proceeds from the sales of securities and their associated gross realized gains and gross realized losses that are included in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

Investment securities gross gains and losses        
         
(Dollars in Thousands)        
         
   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2014   March 31, 2013 
Gross realized gain on sale of securities  $62   $58 
Gross realized loss on sale of securities   (10)   - 
Net realized gain on sale of securities  $52   $58 
           
Proceeds from sale of securities  $4,849   $1,171 

 

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 own any sovereign debt of Eurozone nations or structured financial products, such as collateralized debt obligations or structured investment vehicles, which are known by the Company to have elevated risk characteristics.

 

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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities at March 31, 2014, by maturity are shown below.  The amortized cost and fair value of collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities are presented by expected average life, rather than contractual maturity.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay underlying loans without prepayment penalties.

 

At March 31, 2014            
(Dollars in Thousands)            
                 
   Held-to-maturity   Available-for-sale 
   Amortized       Amortized     
   Cost   Fair Value   Cost   Fair Value 
                 
Due in one year or less  $190   $191   $1,090   $1,091 
Due after one year through five years   -    -    9,684    9,648 
Due after five years through ten years   907    910    10,533    10,630 
Due after ten years   863    863    20,798    21,187 
Mortgage-backed securities   150    164    53,861    52,573 
                     
Total investment securities  $2,110   $2,128   $95,966   $95,129 

  

At March 31, 2014, investment securities with an estimated fair value of $58.6 million were pledged to secure public deposits, certain nonpublic deposits and borrowings.

 

As required of all members of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system, the Company maintains an investment in the capital stock of the FHLB in an amount equal to the greater of $500 or 0.5% of home mortgage loans and pass-through securities plus 5.0% of the outstanding balance of mortgage home loans sold to FHLB under the Mortgage Purchase Program. The FHLB system, the largest government sponsored entity in the United States, is made up of 12 regional banks, including the FHLB of Seattle. Participating banks record the value of FHLB stock equal to its par value at $100 per share. At March 31, 2014, the Company held approximately $3.0 million in FHLB stock.

 

The Company is required to hold FHLB’s stock in order to receive advances and views this investment as long-term. Thus, when evaluating it for impairment, the value is determined based on the recovery of the par value through redemption by the FHLB or from the sale to another member, rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The FHLB of Seattle disclosed that it reported net income for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013. On November 22, 2013, the FHLB of Seattle entered into an amended Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of a Consent Order with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“Finance Agency”), modifying the previous order issued on October 25, 2010. The Finance Agency now deems the FHLB of Seattle to be “adequately capitalized”, under the Finance Agency’s Prompt Corrective Action rule. The Company has concluded that its investment in FHLB is not impaired as of March 31, 2014, and believes that it will ultimately recover the par value of its investment in this stock.

 

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NOTE 4 – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND CREDIT QUALITY

 

Loans

 

Loans held in the portfolio at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are as follows:

         
(Dollars in Thousands)  March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
           
Commercial and agricultural  $101,971   $104,111 
Real estate:          
Construction and development   30,765    29,096 
Residential 1-4 family   89,244    87,762 
Multi-family   18,982    17,520 
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied   112,771    105,594 
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied   119,803    117,294 
Farmland   22,940    23,698 
Consumer/Finance   23,156    20,728 
Gross loans   519,632    505,803 
Less:  deferred fees   (1,080)   (1,137)
           
Portfolio Loans  $518,552   $504,666 

 

Allowance for losses and credit quality

 

The allowance for loan losses represents the Company’s estimate as to the probable credit losses inherent in its loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is increased through periodic charges to earnings through provision for loan losses and represents the aggregate amount, net of loans charged-off and recoveries on previously charged-off loans, that is needed to establish an appropriate reserve for credit losses. The allowance is estimated based on a variety of factors and using a methodology as described below:

 

·The Company classifies loans into relatively homogeneous pools by loan type in accordance with regulatory guidelines for regulatory reporting purposes. The Company regularly reviews all loans within each loan category to establish risk ratings for them that include Pass, Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. Pursuant to “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan”, the impaired portion of collateral dependent loans is charged-off. Other risk-related loans not considered impaired have loss factors applied to the various loan pool balances to establish loss potential for provisioning purposes.

 

·Analyses are performed to establish the loss factors based on historical experience, as well as expected losses based on qualitative evaluations of such factors as the economic trends and conditions, industry conditions, levels and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans, levels and trends in charge-offs and recoveries, among others. The loss factors are applied to loan category pools segregated by risk classification to estimate the loss inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio pursuant to “Accounting for Contingencies.”

 

·Additionally, impaired loans are evaluated for loss potential on an individual basis in accordance with “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan,” and specific reserves are established based on thorough analysis of collateral values where loss potential exists. When an impaired loan is collateral dependent and a deficiency exists in the fair value of collateral securing the loan in comparison to the associated loan balance, the deficiency is charged-off at that time or a specific reserve is established. Impaired loans are reviewed no less frequently than quarterly.

 

·In the event that a current appraisal to support the fair value of the real estate collateral underlying an impaired loan has not yet been received, but the Company believes that the collateral value is insufficient to support the loan amount, an impairment reserve is recorded. In these instances, the receipt of a current appraisal triggers an updated review of the collateral support for the loan and any deficiency is charged-off or reserved at that time. In those instances where a current appraisal is not available in a timely manner in relation to a financial reporting cut-off date, the Company discounts the most recent third-party appraisal depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, property location, local price volatility, local economic conditions, and recent comparable sales. In all cases, the costs to sell the subject property are deducted in arriving at the fair value of the collateral.

 

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Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

 

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables

 

       Commercial Real   Residential             
Dollars in Thousands  Commercial   Estate ("CRE")   Real Estate   Consumer   Unallocated   Total 
For the three months ended March 31, 2014                              
Allowance for credit losses:                              
                               
Beginning balance  $775   $3,506   $675   $744   $2,659   $8,359 
Charge-offs and concessions   (17)   (7)   (40)   (18)   -    (82)
Recoveries   1    5    4    1    -    11 
Provision / (recapture)   (15)   (99)   (35)   (47)   196    - 
                               
Ending balance  $774   $3,603   $674   $774   $2,463   $8,288 
                               
Ending balance: individually evaluated                              
for impairment  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
                               
Ending balance: collectively evaluated                              
for impairment  $774   $3,603   $674   $774   $2,463   $8,288 
                               
Loans:                              
Ending balance  $101,971   $286,279   $108,226   $23,156   $-   $519,632 
Ending balance: individually evaluated                              
for impairment  $418   $8,710   $771   $53   $-   $9,952 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated                              
for impairment  $101,553   $277,569   $107,455   $23,103   $-   $509,680 
                               
Less deferred fees                           $(1,080)
                               
Ending balance total loans                           $518,552 

 

 

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Financing Receivables

 

       Commercial Real   Residential             
Dollars in Thousands  Commercial   Estate ("CRE")   Real Estate   Consumer   Unallocated   Total 
For the three months ended March 31, 2013                        
Allowance for credit losses:                              
                               
Beginning balance  $923   $4,098   $829   $531   $2,977   $9,358 
Charge-offs and concessions   -    (5)   (10)   (11)   -    (26)
Recoveries   10    5    -    1    -    16 
Provision / (recapture)   (222)   (355)   (32)   21    588    - 
                               
Ending balance  $711   $3,743   $787   $542   $3,565   $9,348 
                               
Ending balance: individually evaluated                              
for impairment  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
                               
Ending balance: collectively evaluated                              
for impairment  $711   $3,743   $787   $542   $3,565   $9,348 
                               
Loans:                              
Ending balance  $96,642   $275,600   $87,921   $12,023   $-   $472,186 
Ending balance: individually evaluated                              
for impairment  $1,574   $12,137   $1,265   $-   $-   $14,976 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated                              
for impairment  $95,068   $263,463   $86,656   $12,023   $-   $457,210 
                               
Less deferred fees                           $(1,015)
                               
Ending balance total loans                           $471,171 

 

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Credit Quality Indicators

 

Federal regulations require that the Bank periodically evaluate the risks inherent in its loan portfolios. In addition, the Washington Division of Banks and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“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 that 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 than 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.

 

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(Dollars in Thousands)
Credit quality indicators as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

March 31, 2014      Other Loans             
       Especially             
   Pass   Mentioned   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
                     
Commercial and agricultural  $94,808   $6,316   $847   $-   $101,971 
Real estate:                         
Construction and development   29,437    50    1,278    -    30,765 
Residential 1-4 family   85,739    728    2,777    -    89,244 
Multi-family   18,709    273    -    -    18,982 
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied   107,823    844    4,104    -    112,771 
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied   99,830    13,275    6,698    -    119,803 
Farmland   19,493    2,442    1,005    -    22,940 
Total real estate   361,031    17,612    15,862    -    394,505 
                          
Consumer/Finance   23,006    65    85    -    23,156 
                          
Less deferred fees   -    -    -    -    (1,080)
                          
Total loans  $478,845   $23,993   $16,794   $-   $518,552 

 

 

December 31, 2013      Other Loans             
       Especially             
   Pass   Mentioned   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
                     
Commercial and agricultural  $100,262   $2,858   $991   $-   $104,111 
Real estate:                         
Construction and development   26,587    1,101    1,408    -    29,096 
Residential 1-4 family   84,407    554    2,801    -    87,762 
Multi-family   17,520    0    0    -    17,520 
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied   100,612    1,019    3,963    -    105,594 
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied   98,044    16,752    2,498    -    117,294 
Farmland   20,228    2,464    1,006    -    23,698 
Total real estate   347,398    21,890    11,676    -    380,964 
                          
Consumer/Finance   20,570    62    96    -    20,728 
                          
Less deferred fees   -    -    -    -    (1,137)
                          
Total loans  $468,230   $24,810   $12,763   $-   $504,666 

 

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Impaired Loans

 

Impaired loans by type as of March 31, 2014, and interest income recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2014, were as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)              3 Month   3 Month 
   Unpaid           Average   Interest 
   Principal   Recorded   Related   Recorded   Income 
   Balance   Investment   Allowance   Investment   Recognized 
March 31, 2014            
                     
With no Related Allowance:                         
Commercial  $457   $418   $-   $503   $7 
Consumer   53    53    -    53    - 
Residential real estate   1,077    771    -    698    11 
Commercial real estate:                         
CRE -- owner occupied   1,917    1,915    -    1,814    - 
CRE -- non owner occupied   6,759    4,562    -    4,571    8 
Farmland   955    955    -    955    110 
Construction and development   3,562    1,278    -    1,343    15 
Total  $14,780   $9,952   $-   $9,937   $151 
                          
With a Related Allowance:                         
Consumer/Finance  $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
Residential real estate   -    -    -    -    - 
Total  $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
                          
Total Impaired Loans:                         
Commercial  $457   $418   $-   $503   $7 
Consumer   53    53    -    53    - 
Residential real estate   1,077    771    -    698    11 
Commercial real estate:                         
CRE -- owner occupied   1,917    1,915    -    1,814    - 
CRE -- non owner occupied   6,759    4,562    -    4,571    8 
Farmland   955    955    -    955    110 
Construction and development   3,562    1,278    -    1,343    15 
Total Impaired Loans  $14,780   $9,952   $-   $9,937   $151 

 

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Impaired loans by type as of March 31, 2013, and interest income recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2013, were as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)              3 Month   3 Month 
   Unpaid           Average   Interest 
   Principal   Recorded   Related   Recorded   Income 
   Balance   Investment   Allowance   Investment   Recognized 
March 31, 2013            
                     
With no Related Allowance:                         
Commercial  $1,574   $1,574   $-   $1,897   $2 
Consumer   -    -    -    -    - 
Residential real estate   1,572    1,265    -    1,067    4 
Commercial real estate:                         
CRE -- owner occupied   2,909    2,909    -    3,022    12 
CRE -- non owner occupied   7,038    6,433    -    6,114    17 
Farmland   4,107    1,840    -    1,816    20 
Construction and development   955    955    -    966    - 
Total  $18,155   $14,976   $-   $14,882   $55 
                          
With a Related Allowance:                         
Consumer  $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
Residential real estate   -    -    -    -    - 
Total  $-   $-   $-   $   $- 
                          
Total Impaired Loans:                         
Commercial  $1,574   $1,574   $-   $1,897   $2 
Consumer   -    -    -    -    - 
Residential real estate   1,572    1,265    -    1,067    4 
Commercial real estate:                         
CRE -- owner occupied   2,909    2,909    -    3,022    12 
CRE -- non owner occupied   7,038    6,433    -    6,114    17 
Farmland   4,107    1,840    -    1,816    20 
Construction and development   955    955    -    966    - 
Total Impaired Loans  $18,155   $14,976   $-   $14,882   $55 

 

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Aging Analysis

 

The following tables summarize the Company’s loans past due, both accruing and nonaccruing, by type as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                            
           Greater                 
   30-59 Days   60-89 Days   Than   Total Past   Non-accrual       Total 
   Past Due   Past Due   90 Days   Due   Loans   Current   Loans 
March 31, 2014:                                   
                                    
Commercial and agricultural  $32   $-   $-   $32   $121   $101,818   $101,971 
Real estate:                                   
Construction and development   -    -    -    -    1,277    29,488    30,765 
Residential 1-4 family   150    30    -    180    547    88,517    89,244 
Multi-family   -    -    -         -    18,982    18,982 
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied   309    -    -    309    1,861    110,601    112,771 
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied   251    -    -    251    2,482    117,070    119,803 
Farmland   -    -    -         955    21,985    22,940 
Total real estate   710    30    -    740    7,122    386,643    394,505 
                                    
Consumer/Finance   -    8    -    8    53    23,095    23,156 
                                    
Less deferred fees   -    -    -    -    -    (1,080)   (1,080)
                                    
Total  $742   $38   $-   $780   $7,296   $510,476   $518,552 
                                    
December 31, 2013:                                   
                                    
Commercial and agricultural  $14   $-   $-   $14   $286   $103,811   $104,111 
Real estate:                                   
Construction and development   -    -    -    -    1,408    27,688    29,096 
Residential 1-4 family   333    -    -    333    400    87,029    87,762 
Multi-family   -    -    -    -    -    17,520    17,520 
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied   -    -    -    -    1,659    103,935    105,594 
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied   -    -    -    -    2,482    114,812    117,294 
Farmland   875    -    -    875    955    21,868    23,698 
Total real estate   1,208    -    -    1,208    6,904    372,852    380,964 
                                    
Consumer/Finance   165    3    -    168    53    20,507    20,728 
                                    
Less deferred fees   -    -    -    -    -    (1,137)   (1,137)
                                    
Total  $1,387   $3   $-   $1,390   $7,243   $496,033   $504,666 

 

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.  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 every six to nine months. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there was no impact on the allowance from TDRs during the period, as the loans classified as TDRs during the period did not have a specific reserve and were already considered impaired loans at the time of modification and no further impairment was required upon modification.

 

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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 table presents TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, all of which were modified due to financial stress of the borrower.

 

Restructured loans by type current and subsequently defaulted

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

   March 31, 2014 
   Current Restructured Loans   Subsequently Defaulted Restructured Loans 
   Number of Loans   Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Number of Loans   Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment 
Commercial and agriculture   1   $335   $297    -   $-   $- 
Construction and development   3    2,972    1,278    -    -    - 
Residential real estate   2    272    224    -    -    - 
CRE -- owner occupied   1    59    54    -    -    - 
CRE -- non owner occupied   1    2,180    2,080    -    -    - 
Total restructured loans (1)   8   $5,818   $3,933    -   $-   $- 

 

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

 

   March 31, 2013 
   Current Restructured Loans   Subsequently Defaulted Restructured Loans 
   Number of Loans   Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Number of Loans   Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment   Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment 
Commercial and agriculture   1   $335   $314    -   $-   $- 
Construction and development   3    2,972    1,542    -    -    - 
Residential real estate   3    342    297    -    -    - 
CRE -- owner occupied   1    59    56    -    -    - 
CRE -- non owner occupied   1    2,180    2,138    -    -    - 
Total restructured loans (1)   9   $5,888   $4,347    -   $-   $- 

 

(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 three months ended March 31, 2014. Loans classified as TDRs are considered impaired loans. The Company had no commitments to lend additional funds for loans classified as TDRs at March 31, 2014.

 

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The following tables summarize the Company’s troubled debt restructured loans by type and geographic region as of March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

Restructured loans by type and geographic region             
(Dollars in Thousands)                        
   March 31, 2014 
   Restructured Loans 
   Central Western Washington   Southwestern Washington   Northern Washington   Oregon   Totals   Number of Loans 
Commercial and agriculture  $-   $-   $297   $-   $297    1 
Construction and development   -    -    848    430    1,278    3 
Residential real estate   -    -    -    224    224    2 
CRE -- owner occupied   54    -    -    -    54    1 
CRE -- non owner occupied   -    -    2,080    -    2,080    1 
Total restructured loans  $54   $-   $3,225   $654   $3,933    8 

 

   March 31, 2013 
   Restructured Loans 
   Central Western Washington   Southwestern Washington   Northern Washington   Oregon   Totals   Number of Loans 
Commercial and agriculture  $-   $-   $314   $-   $314    1 
Construction and development   -    -    867    675    1,542    3 
Residential real estate   67    -    -    230    297    3 
CRE -- owner occupied   56    -    -    -    56    1 
CRE -- non owner occupied   -    -    2,138    -    2,138    1 
Total restructured loans  $123   $-   $3,319   $905   $4,347    9 

 

The following table presents troubled debt restructurings by accrual or nonaccrual status as of March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

Restructured loans by accrual or nonaccrual status         
(Dollars in Thousands)            
   March 31, 2014 
   Restructured loans 
   Accrual Status   Non-accrual Status   Total Modifications 
Commercial and agriculture  $297   $-   $297 
Construction and development   -    1,278    1,278 
Residential real estate   224    -    224 
CRE -- owner occupied   54    -    54 
CRE -- non owner occupied   2,080    -    2,080 
Total restructured loans  $2,655   $1,278   $3,933 

 

   March 31, 2013 
   Restructured loans 
   Accrual Status   Non-accrual Status   Total Modifications 
Commercial and agriculture  $314   $-   $314 
Construction and development   -    1,542    1,542 
Residential real estate   297    -    297 
CRE -- owner occupied   56    -    56 
CRE -- non owner occupied   2,138    -    2,138 
Total restructured loans  $2,805   $1,542   $4,347 

 

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NOTE 5 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

 

The following table presents the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)  Net Unrealized         
   Gains and Losses         
   On Investment   Defined Benefit     
   Securities   Plans   Total 
                
Balance, January 1, 2014  $(919)  $(450)  $(1,369)
                
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications   371    29    400 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI   (5)   -    (5)
Net Current period other comprehensive income (loss)   366    29    395 
                
                
Balance, March 31, 2014  $(553)  $(421)  $(974)
                
    Net Unrealized           
    Gains and Losses           
    On Investment    Defined Benefit      
    Securities    Plans    Total 
Balance, January 1, 2013  $956   $(535)  $421 
                
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications   (91)   28    (63)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI   (38)   -    (38)
Net Current period other comprehensive income (loss)   (129)   28    (101)
                
Balance, March 31, 2013  $827   $(507)  $320 

 

The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)       
        
Three months ended March 31, 2014:   
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components   Amounts Reclassified
from AOCI
   Affected Line Item in the Statement Where
Net Income is Presented
         
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses  $(52)  Gain on sales of investments available for sale
on Investment Securities   45   Net OTTI loses
    2   Income tax expense
   $(5)  Net of tax

 

Three months ended March 31, 2013:       
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components  Amounts
Reclassified
from AOCI
   Affected Line Item in the Statement Where
Net Income is Presented
         
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses  $(58)  Gain on sales of investments available for sale
on Investment Securities   20   Income tax expense
   $(38)  Net of tax

 

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The following table presents the components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)            
             
             
Three months ended March 31, 2014  Before Tax   Tax Effect   Net of Tax 
             
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:               
Net unrealized gains arising during the period  $562   $191   $371 
Less: reclassification adjustments for net gains realized in net income   (7)  $(2)   (5)
Net unrealized losses on investment securities  $555   $189   $366 
                
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:               
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net               
actuarial gains/losses  $44   $15   $29 
                
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  $599   $204   $395 
                
                
Three months ended March 31, 2013   Before Tax    Tax Effect    Net of Tax 
                
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:               
Net unrealized losses arising during the period  $(138)  $(47)  $(91)
Less: reclassification adjustments for net gains realized in net income   (58)  $(20)   (38)
Net unrealized losses on investment securities  $(196)  $(67)  $(129)
                
Net unrealized losses on investment securities:               
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs and net               
actuarial gains/losses  $42   $14   $28 
                
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  $(154)  $(53)  $(101)

 

NOTE 6 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2011 Plan”), provides for the issuance of up to 900,000 shares in connection with incentive and nonqualified stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other equity-based awards. Prior to adoption of the 2011 Plan, the Company made equity-based awards under the Company’s 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, which expired January 1, 2011.

 

Stock Options

 

The 2011 Plan authorizes the issuance of incentive and non-qualified stock options, as defined under current tax laws, to key personnel. Options granted under the 2011 Plan either become exercisable ratably over five years or in a single installment five years from the date of grant.

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock option awards based on assumptions in the following table. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. 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 
                        
March 31, 2013  6.5 years   1.35%   23.04%   4.17%  $0.46 
                        
There were no options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014. 

 

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A summary of stock option activity as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the three months then ended are presented below:

 

   Shares   Weighted Average Exercise Price   Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)   Aggregate Intrinsic Value 
March 31, 2014                    
                     
Outstanding beginning of period   625,495   $9.53           
                     
Granted   -    -           
Exercised   -    -           
Forfeited   -    -           
Expired   (39,600)   14.04           
                     
Outstanding end of period   585,895   $9.19    5.2   $266 
                     
Exercisable end of period   323,345   $11.91    3.4   $51 

 

 

   Shares   Weighted Average Exercise Price   Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)   Aggregate Intrinsic Value 
March 31, 2013                    
                     
Outstanding beginning of period   537,107   $11.28           
                     
Granted   175,000    5.00           
Exercised   -    -           
Forfeited   -    -           
Expired   (51,467)   10.98           
                     
Outstanding end of period   660,640   $9.64    5.7   $64 
                     
Exercisable end of period   339,160   $13.26    2.7   $1 

 

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A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested options as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 and changes during the three months then ended, are presented below:

 

   March 31, 2014   March 31, 2013 
   Shares   Weighted Average Fair Value   Shares   Weighted Average Fair Value 
                 
Non-vested beginning of period   296,650   $0.47    147,280   $0.31 
                     
Granted   -    -    175,000    0.46 
Vested   (34,100)   0.56    (800)   0.35 
Forfeited   -    -    -    - 
                     
Non-vested end of period   262,550   $0.46    321,480   $0.39 

 

The Company accounts for stock based compensation in accordance with GAAP, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards based on grant date fair value and recognition of compensation cost over the service period of each award.

 

Stock-based compensation expense            
(Unaudited)            
(Dollars in Thousands)            
             
Three months ended March 31, 2014  Before Tax   Tax Effect   Net of Tax 
             
Recognized compensation expense  $10   $3   $7 
                
Three months ended March 31, 2013   Before Tax    Tax Effect    Net of Tax 
                
Recognized compensation expense  $11   $4   $7 

 

   Three months ended     
     
   March 31, 2014   March 31, 2013    
             
Future compensation expense  (1)  $70   $93    
                
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual               
Term (Years)   1.7    1.9      
                
(1) related to non-vested stock options           

  

Restricted Stock Units

 

The Company grants restricted stock units (“RSU”) to employees qualifying for awards under the Company’s Annual Incentive Compensation Plan. Recipients of RSUs will be issued a specified number of shares of common stock under the 2011 Plan upon the lapse of applicable restrictions. Outstanding RSUs are subject to forfeiture if the recipient’s employment terminates prior to the expiration of three years from the date of grant.

 

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The following table summarizes RSU activity during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

   March 31, 2014 
   Shares   Weighted Average Grant Price   Weighted Average Remaining Contractual terms
(in years)
 
              
Outstanding, January 1, 2014   50,024         
             
Granted   11,444   $6.46     
Forfeited   -         
              
Non-vested end of period   61,468        1.9 

 

   March 31, 2013 
   Shares   Weighted Average Grant Price   Weighted Average Remaining Contractual terms
(in years)
 
             
Outstanding, January 1, 2013   16,059        
              
Granted   22,724   $4.80     
Forfeited   -         
              
Non-vested end of period   38,783        2.6 

 

The following table summarizes RSU compensation expense during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

RSU compensation expense            
(Unaudited)            
(Dollars in Thousands)            
             
Three months ended March 31, 2014  Before Tax   Tax Effect   Net of Tax 
             
RSU recognized compensation expense  $25   $8   $17 
                
                
Three months ended March 31, 2013  Before Tax   Tax Effect   Net of Tax 
                
RSU recognized compensation expense  $6   $2   $4 

 

   Three months ended     
     
   March 31, 2014   March 31, 2013    
                
Future compensation expense  (1)  $221   $167     
                
(1) related to non-vested RSU's           

 

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NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, the Bank of the Pacific (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 off-balance sheet commitments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)        
   March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
           
Commitments to extend credit  $101,003   $106,017 
Standby letters of credit  $1,544   $1,733 

 

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. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.

 

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 condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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 results of operations or financial condition of the Company.

 

NOTE 8 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

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.

 

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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 market based information. 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.

 

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 analyses 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 March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

 

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The following table presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

    
(Dollars in Thousands)  Fair Value Measurements 
   At March 31, 2014 
Description  Fair Value  
3/31/2014
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Available-for-sale securities:                    
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued  $37,567   $-   $37,567   $- 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency   1,974    -    1,974    - 
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued   13,032    -    13,032    - 
U.S. Government agency securities   9,828    -    9,828    - 
State and municipal securities   32,728    -    31,327    1,401 
Corporate bonds   -    -    -    - 
Total assets measured at fair value  $95,129   $   $93,728   $1,401 

 

   Fair Value Measurements 
   At December 31, 2013 
Description  Fair Value  
12/31/2013
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Available-for-sale securities:                    
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued  $38,791   $-   $38,791   $- 
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non agency   2,011    -    2,011    - 
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued   13,389    -    13,389    - 
U.S. Government agency securities   8,811    -    8,811    - 
State and municipal securities   32,160    -    30,741    1,419 
Corporate bonds   982    -    982    - 
Total assets measured at fair value  $96,144   $   $94,725   $1,419 

 

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had three 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, management determined that these securities should be classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, these securities are considered sensitive to changes in credit given the unobserved assumed credit ratings.

 

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 three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were no transfers of assets into or out of Level 1, 2 or 3 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
   2014   2013 
         
Balance beginning of period  $1,419   $1,099 
Principal paydowns   (10)   - 
Change in FV (included in other comprehensive income)   (8)   - 
           
Balance end of period  $1,401   $1,099 

 

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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 consider 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.

 

Other real estate owned – OREO is initially recorded at the 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.

 

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The following table presents the Company’s assets that were held at the end of each period that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and year ended December 31, 2013:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)  Fair Value Measurements 
   As of March 31, 2014 
                 
Description  Fair Value
3/31/2014
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets (Level 1)
   Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets  $115   $         $         $115 
Loans measured for impairment, net of                    
specific reserves   217              217 
Total impaired assets measured at fair value  $332   $   $   $332 

 

   Fair Value Measurements 
   As of December 31, 2013 
                 
Description  Fair Value
12/31/2013
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets (Level 1)
   Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets  $1,960   $         $         $1,960 
Loans measured for impairment, net of                    
specific reserves   162              162 
Total impaired assets measured at fair value  $2,122   $        $         $2,122 

 

Other real estate owned with a pre-foreclosure loan balance of $111 was acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2014. Upon foreclosure, these assets did not have write downs charged to the allowance for credit losses during the period.

 

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 inputs for financial instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2014:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                  
Description   Fair Value
3/31/2014
    Valuation
Technique
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Range
(Weighted Average)
Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets   $ 115     Appraised value   Adjustment for   0-15% (0.9%)
                market conditions    
                     
Loans measured for impairment, net of   $ 217     Appraised value   Adjustment for   0-20% (5.3%)
specific reserves               market conditions    

 

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, 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.

 

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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 based 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.

 

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 is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

 

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.

 

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The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is as follows:

 

(Dollars in Thousands)                
   As of March 31, 2014 
   Carrying Value   Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)   Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
   Total Fair Value 
                     
Financial assets:                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $35,619   $35,619   $-   $-   $35,619 
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit                         
(original maturities greater than 90 days)  2,727    2,727    -    -    2,727 
Investment securities available-for-sale   95,129    -    93,728    1,401    95,129 
Investment securities held-to-maturity   2,110    -    2,128    -    2,128 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   2,985    -    2,985    -    2,985 
Loans held-for-sale   7,997    -    7,997    -    7,997 
Loans   510,264    -    -    485,675    485,675 
                          
Financial liabilities:                         
Deposits  $620,456   $      $621,131   $-   $621,131 
Short-term borrowings   -    -    -    -    - 
Long-term borrowings   10,000    -    10,194    -    10,194 
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    -    -    7,616    7,616 

 

   As of December 31, 2013 
   Carrying Value   Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)   Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)   Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)   Total Fair Value 
                     
Financial assets:                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $35,948   $35,948   $-   $-   $35,948 
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit                         
(original maturities greater than 90 days)  2,727    2,727    -    -    2,727 
Investment securities available-for-sale   96,144    -    94,725    1,419    96,144 
Investment securities held-to-maturity   2,132    -    2,158    -    2,158 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   3,013    -    3,013    -    3,013 
Loans held-for-sale   7,765    -    7,765    -    7,765 
Loans   496,307    -    -    473,224    473,224 
                          
Financial liabilities:                         
Deposits  $607,347   $     $606,654   $-   $606,654 
Short-term borrowings   -    -    -    -    - 
Long-term borrowings   10,000    -    10,195    -    10,195 
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    -    -    7,646    7,646 

 

NOTE 9 – JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

 

At March 31, 2014, 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, at a redemption price specified in the indentures plus any accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date.

 

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 March 31, 2014 for the common capital securities issued by the issuer trusts.

 

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As of March 31, 2014, regular accrued interest on junior subordinated debentures totaled $38 and is included in accrued interest payable on the balance sheet.

 

Following are the terms of the junior subordinated debentures as of March 31, 2014.

 

 

(Dollars in Thousands)             
      Issued      Maturity
Trust Name  Issue Date  Amount   Rate  Date
               
Pacific Financial Corporation  December          March
Statutory Trust I  2005  $5,000   LIBOR + 1.45% (1)  2036
               
Pacific Financial Corporation  June          July
Statutory Trust II  2006   8,000   LIBOR + 1.60% (2)  2036
      $13,000       

 

(1)Pacific Financial Corporation Statutory Trust I was bearing interest at the fixed rate of 6.39% until mid March 2011, at which it changed to a variable rate of 3-month LIBOR (0.233% at March 13, 2014) plus 1.45% or 1.68%, adjusted quarterly, through the final maturity date in March 2036.

 

(2)Pacific Financial Corporation Statutory Trust II is a variable rate of 3-month LIBOR (0.239% at January 13, 2014) plus 1.60% or 1.84%, adjusted quarterly, through the final maturity date in July 2036.

 

NOTE 10 – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

In July 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists." The provisions of ASU No. 2013-11 require an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or portion thereof, in the statement of financial position as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward or a tax credit carryforward, with certain exceptions related to availability. ASU No. 2013-11 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-11 has not had a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

NOTE 11 – BUSINESS COMBINATION

 

On January 28, 2013, the Bank and Sterling Savings Bank, a Washington state-chartered bank (“Sterling”), entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Bank agreed to purchase from Sterling three branches located in Aberdeen, Washington; Astoria, Oregon; and Seaside, Oregon, including certain deposit liabilities, loans and other assets and liabilities associated with such branch locations.  The actual amount of loans and deposits, the value of other assets and liabilities transferred to the Bank and the actual price paid were determined at the time of the closing of the transaction on June 1, 2013, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.  The purchase price was $976 and exceeded the estimated fair value of tangible net assets acquired by approximately $1,127, which was recorded as goodwill and intangible assets.

 

Cash flow information relative to the asset purchase agreement is as follows (in thousands):

 

Fair value of tangible net assets acquired  $37,533 
Cash paid for deposit premium   (976)
Liabilities assumed   (37,684)
      
Goodwill and intangible assets recorded  $1,127 

 

The primary purpose of the acquisition is to expand the Company’s market share in the northern Oregon coast, to provide existing customers with added convenience and service, and to provide our new customers with the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding personalized service and commitment of our community-based bank.

 

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Fair value adjustments and related goodwill were recorded in the statement of financial condition of the Company.  The following is a condensed balance sheet disclosing the estimated fair value amounts of the acquired branches of Sterling assigned to the major consolidated asset and liability captions at the acquisition date (in thousands): 

 

Cash and cash equivalents  $31,941 
Loans receivable   3,989 
Premises and equipment   604 
Goodwill and intangible assets   1,127 
Other assets   23 
      
Total assets  $37,684 
      
Deposits and accrued interest payable  $37,636 
Deferred tax liability   47 
Other liabilities   1 
Equity   - - 
      
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $37,684 

 

The core deposit intangible asset that was recognized as part of the business combination was $242 and will be amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately ten years utilizing an accelerated method. The goodwill of $885 will not be amortized for financial statement purposes; instead, it will be reviewed annually for impairment.

 

The fair value of savings and transaction deposit accounts acquired from Sterling was assumed to approximate the carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand.  Certificates of deposit were valued by comparing the contractual cost of the portfolio to an identical portfolio bearing current market rates.  The projected cash flows from maturing certificates were calculated based on contractual rates.  The fair value of certificates of deposit was calculated by discounting their contractual cash flows at a market rate for a certificate of deposit with a corresponding maturity.

 

Direct costs related to the Sterling acquisition were expensed as incurred in the year ended December 31, 2013.  These acquisition and integration expenses included salaries and benefits, technology and communications, occupancy and equipment, professional services and other noninterest expenses.  For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company incurred $615,000 of expenses related to acquisition costs.

 

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

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes to those statements of Pacific Financial Corporation (“Company”) that appear under the heading “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (“2013 10-K”), as well as the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the current quarter found under Item 1 above.

 

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This document contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on the present 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," “will”, "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "estimates" or similar expressions.

 

Any forward-looking statements in this document are subject to the risks of our business, including risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the “2013 10-K”), as well as risks relating to, among other things, the following:

 

·changing laws, regulations, standards, and government programs that may limit our revenue sources, significantly increase our costs, including compliance and insurance costs, limit our opportunities to generate noninterest income, and place additional burdens on our limited management resources;

 

·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, reduced demand for credit and other banking services, lower credit quality and additional workout and other real estate owned (“OREO”) expenses;

 

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

 

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

 

·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; and

 

·integration of three bank branches and related assets acquired from Sterling that may cost more or be less beneficial to us than expected.

 

Our management believes the forward-looking statements in this report 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 and share value are beyond our ability to control or predict. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements.

 

First Quarter 2014 Highlights (as of, or for the period ended March 31, 2014, except as noted):

 

Net income grew 30% to $1.0 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $789,000 for the fourth quarter of 2013, and rose 47% from $701,000 as compared to the same quarter in 2013.

 

Earnings per share (EPS) increased 25% to $0.10 for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $0.08 for the fourth quarter of 2013, and grew 43% from $0.07 for the first quarter of 2013.

 

Net interest income grew 5% to $6.6 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $6.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, and grew 17% from $5.6 million for the first quarter a year ago.

 

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Net interest margin (NIM) expanded 29 basis points to 4.27% from 3.98% in the preceding quarter and improved 26 basis points compared to 4.01% for the first quarter of 2013. The expansion in NIM reflects higher yielding loan assets and the collection of interest from non-accrual loans.

 

Total assets increased to $717.4 million at March 31, 2014, compared to $705.0 million at December 31, 2013, and $664.3 million at March 31, 2013.

 

Gross loans increased 3% to $526.5 million at March 31, 2014, compared to $512.4 million at December 31, 2013 and grew 9% from $483.1 million at March 31, 2013.

 

Nonperforming assets declined to $9.7 million, or 1.35% of total assets, at March 31, 2014, compared to $10.0 million, or 1.42% of total assets in the preceding quarter, and $17.3 million, or 2.61% of total assets at March 31, 2013. Classified loans increased to $16.8 million, or 3.23% of gross loans, at March 31, 2014, due to the downgrade of two commercial real estate loans totaling $4.3 million. Classified loans totaled $12.8 million, or 2.52% of gross loans at December 31, 2013, compared to $21.7 million at March 31, 2013.

 

Net charge-offs totaled $71,000 for the first quarter 2014, compared to $446,000 in the preceding quarter and $10,000 for first quarter 2013. The ratio of loans on accruing status 30 – 89 days delinquent to total loans remained low at 0.15%, at March 31, 2014, compared to 0.28% for the preceding quarter and 0.27% for March 31, 2013.

 

Allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) was 1.60% of gross loans at March 31, 2014, compared to 1.65% of gross loans, at December 31, 2013, and 1.98% of gross loans at March 31, 2013. The decline in ALL from the year ago quarter reflects the general improvement in credit metrics.

 

Reflecting the improving mix of deposits, the average cost of deposits and borrowings fell 2 basis points to 0.44%, from 0.46% in fourth quarter 2013, and dropped 17 basis points from 0.61% in first quarter 2013.

 

Capital levels exceeded regulatory requirements for a well-capitalized financial institution, with a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.88% and a leverage ratio of 10.02%, at quarter end.

 

Management continues to execute strategies to build on a platform for sustainable profitability. Recent accomplishments include:

 

Implemented an established succession plan with the appointment of Denise Portmann as President & CEO of Bank of the Pacific and Director of Pacific Financial Corporation; hired seasoned financial executive, Douglas N. Biddle as Chief Financial Officer of Bank of the Pacific, and appointed highly-respected business leader Lori Reece to the Board Directors of Pacific Financial Corporation.

 

Added experienced and well-respected commercial banking professionals in the Whatcom and Clark Counties, WA markets.

 

Applied for regulatory approval to convert our Vancouver, WA loan production office to a full-service branch.

 

Expanded convenience and technology to our customers through the unveiling of mobile deposit via smart phone.

 

Achieved sustained reductions in other-real-estate-owned, resulting in continued declines in nonperforming assets to total assets.

 

Reduced personnel costs associated with residential mortgage lending activities commensurate with the decline in this business line.

 

OPERATING RESULTS

 

Overview

 

Net interest income for first quarter 2014 increased from the fourth quarter 2013 and the first quarter in the prior year. This increase was primarily due to the growth in earning assets. Changes in the balance sheet mix also contributed to increases in net interest income during these periods. Loan balances increased due to the production generated predominately within the Company’s primary market area of Western Washington. Investment securities and fed funds sold declined as a proportion of the balance sheet in first quarter 2014, due to the strong loan demand during the past two quarters. Funding costs declined further due to the shift in mix toward non-interest bearing and lower-cost deposits. As a result, the net interest margin improved during the quarter. Non-interest income continued to decrease, primarily due to the reduction in income associated with residential real estate lending. Correspondingly, non-interest expenses declined compared to the first quarter of 2013, mainly as a result of a reduction in personnel costs related to residential real estate lending.

 

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INCOME STATEMENT OVERVIEW

 

(Unaudited)                        
(Dollars in Thousands, Except for Loss per Share Data)                        
   For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014   For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2013   $ Change   % Change   For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013   $ Change   % Change 
                             
Interest and dividend income  $7,085   $6,814   $271    4%  $6,271   $814    13%
Interest expense   530    563    (33)   -6%   689    (159)   -23%
Net interest income   6,555    6,251    304    5%   5,582    973    17%
Loan loss provision   -    -    -         -    -      
Non-interest income   1,608    1,922    (314)   -16%   2,626    (1,018)   -39%
Non-interest expense   6,830    7,122    (292)   -4%   7,419    (589)   -8%
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   1,333    1,051    282    27%   789    544    69%
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   305    262    43    16%   88    217    247%
                                    
NET INCOME  $1,028   $789   $239    30%  $701   $327    47%
                                    
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:                                   
BASIC (1)  $0.10   $0.08   $0.02    25%  $0.07   $0.03    43%
DILUTED (1)  $0.10   $0.08   $0.02    25%  $0.07   $0.03    43%

 

Average common shares outstanding - basic (1)
Average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)

 

The following table provides the reconciliation of net income applicable to common shareholders to pre-tax, pre-credit operating income (non-GAAP) for the periods presented:

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure:
Non-GAAP Operating Income
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For The Three Months Ended  March 31,
2014
   December 31,
2013
   $ Change   % Change   March 31,
2013
   $ Change   % Change 
                                    
Net income  $1,028   $789   $239    30%  $701   $327    47%
Provision for loan losses   -    -    -    0%   -    -    0%
Other real estate owned write-downs   12    310    (298)   -96%   352    (340)   -97%
Other real estate owned operating costs   61    132    (71)   -54%   84    (23)   -27%
Provision for income taxes   305    262    43    16%   88    217    247%
Pre-tax, pre-credit cost operating income  $1,406   $1,493   $(87)   -6%  $1,225   $181    15%

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measure:
Tax Equivalent Net Income
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For the Three Months ended  March 31,
2014
   December 31,
2013
   $ Change   % Change   March 31,
2013
   $ Change   % Change 
                                    
Net interest income  $6,555   $6,251   $304    5%  $5,582   $973    17%
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal loan interest   46    47    (1)   -2%   57    (11)   -19%
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal bond interest   118    121    (3)   -2%   137    (19)   -14%
Tax equivalent net interest income   6,719    6,419    300    5%   5,776    943    16%
Provision for loan losses   -    -    -    0%   -    -    0%
Non-interest income   1,608    1,922    (314)   -16%   2,626    (1,018)   -39%
Non-interest expense   6,830    7,122    (292)   -4%   7,419    (589)   -8%
Provision for income taxes   305    262    43    16%   88    217    247%
Tax equivalent net income   1,192    957    235    25%   895    297    33%
Accumulative tax adjustment   (164)   (168)   4    -2%   (194)   30    -15%
Common stock dividends   -    -    -    0%   -    -    0%
Net income  $1,028   $789   $235    30%  $701   $327    47%

   

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. 

Management believes that presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information frequently used by shareholders in the evaluation of a company.

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.

 

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Noninterest Income

 

Noninterest income for the first quarter 2014 was down compared to the fourth quarter 2013 and first quarter 2013. Service charge income on deposit accounts remained relatively unchanged during these periods. Gains on sale of residential mortgage loans and related fee income continued to decline with the significant pullback in mortgage activity due to the rapid rise in interest rates beginning in mid-2013. In addition, gains on sales of securities were taken in the first quarter of 2014 and 2013 for the purpose of adjusting the mix of securities to mitigate the impact of changes in market rates on the value of the portfolio. A small OTTI impairment charge was expensed during first quarter 2014 to reflect a reduction in fair value of a private-label CMO investment security.

 

Noninterest income
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For The Three Months Ended                        
   March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013   $ Change   % Change   March 31, 2013   $ Change   % Change 
                             
Service charges on deposit accounts  $435   $451   $(16)   -3.5%  $410   $25    6%
Net (loss) on sale of other real estate owned   (36)   (3)   (33)   1100.0%   (20)   (16)   80%
Net gains from sales of loans   627    865    (238)   -27.5%   1,509    (882)   -58%
Net gains on sales of securities available for sale   52    4    48    1200.0%   58    (6)   -10%
Net other-than-temporary impairment (net of $15, $0, and $0,                                   
respectively recognized other comprehensive income before taxes)   (45)   -    (45)   -100.0%   -    (45)   -100.0%
Earnings on bank owned life insurance   111    94    17    18.1%   121    (10)   -8%
Other operating income                                   
Fee income   364    419    (55)        466    (102)   -22%
Income from other real estate owned   11    16    (5)        15    (4)   -27%
Other non-interest income   89    77    12    15.6%   67    22    33%
Total non-interest income  $1,608   $1,923   $(315)   -16.4%  $2,626   $(1,018)   -39%

 

Noninterest Expense

 

Noninterest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014, declined compared to fourth quarter 2013, primarily due to decreases in OREO write-downs and expenses and professional service costs associated with credit resolution activities. These declines were partially offset by increases in payroll taxes normally experienced at the beginning of a calendar year and annual salary increases granted during the quarter. In addition, other noninterest expense grew primarily due to one-time costs associated with internet banking upgrades. Noninterest expense for first quarter 2014 also declined versus the quarter ended March 31, 2013. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction of $471,000 in personnel costs associated with the decline in residential real estate loan activity referred to above. Total costs associated with OREO and related third-party loan expenses also decreased due to the decline in OREO balances and stabilization in real estate valuations. This was partially offset by an increase in occupancy and equipment expense primarily associated with the acquisition of three branches from Sterling Savings Bank in June 2013 and the opening of the Warrenton, OR branch in October 2013. Professional services expenses for first quarter 2014 were below those incurred in first quarter 2013, primarily due to legal costs related to the branch acquisition.

 

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Noninterest expense
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)
   
For The Three Months Ended

 

   March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013   $ Change   % Change   March 31, 2013   $ Change   % Change 
                                    
Salaries and employee benefits  $4,055   $4,030   $25    1%  $4,386   $(331)   -8%
Occupancy   506    501    5    1%   413    93    23%
Equipment   252    241    11    5%   191    61    32%
Data processing   433    444    (11)   -2%   430    3    1%
Professional services   185    209    (24)   -11%   262    (77)   -29%
Other real estate owned write-downs   12    310    (298)   -96%   352    (340)   -97%
Other real estate owned operating costs   61    132    (71)   -54%   84    (23)   -27%
State taxes   97    103    (6)   -6%   117    (20)   -17%
FDIC and state assessments   134    133    1    1%   136    (2)   -1%
Other non-interest expense:                                   
Director fees   56    60    (4)   -7%   45    11    24%
Communication   37    43    (6)   -14%   47    (10)   -21%
Advertising   78    95    (17)   -18%   78    0    0%
Professional liability insurance   23    22    1    5%   23    0    0%
Amortization   95    104    (9)   -9%   96    (1)   -1%
Other non-interest expense   806    694    112    16%   759    47    6%
Total non-interest expense  $6,830   $7,121   $(291)   -4%  $7,419   $(589)   -8%

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company recorded an income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, and March 31, 2013. The amount of the provision for each period was commensurate with the estimated tax liability associated with the pre-tax net income earned during the period.

 

As of March 31, 2014, the Company maintained a deferred tax asset balance of $4.1 million. The Company believes it will be fully utilized in the normal course of business, thus no valuation allowance is maintained against this asset.

 

SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET OVERVIEW

 

(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

   March 31,   December 31,       %   March 31,       % 
   2014   2013   $ Change   Change   2013   $ Change   Change 
Assets:                                   
Cash and cash equivalents  $35,619   $35,948   $(329)   -1%  $46,908   $(11,289)   -24%
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit   2,727    2,727    0    0%   2,235    492    22%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   2,985    3,013    (28)   -1%   3,098    (113)   -4%
Investment securities   97,239    98,276    (1,037)   -1%   77,291    19,948    26%
                                    
Loans held-for-sale   7,997    7,765    232    3%   11,937    (3,940)   -33%
                                    
Gross loans, net of deferred fees   518,552    504,666    13,886    3%   471,171    47,381    10%
Allowance for loan losses   (8,288)   (8,359)   71    -1%   (9,348)   1,060    -11%
Net loans   510,264    496,307    13,957    3%   461,823    48,441    10%
                                    
Other assets   60,609    61,003    (394)   -1%   60,977    (368)   -1%
Total assets  $717,440   $705,039   $12,401    2%  $664,269   $53,171    8%
                                    
Liabilities and shareholders' equity                                   
Total deposits  $620,456   $607,347   $13,109    2%  $569,195   $51,261    9%
Accrued interest payable   166    167    (1)   -1%   205    (39)   -19%
Borrowings   23,403    23,403    0    0%   23,403    0    0%
Other liabilities   4,820    6,985    (2,165)   -31%   4,128    692    17%
Shareholders' equity   68,595    67,137    1,458    2%   67,338    1,257    2%
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $717,440   $705,039   $12,401    2%  $664,269   $53,171    8%

 

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The Company’s liquidity position remains strong as evidenced by its current level of combined cash equivalents and investment securities. In an effort to support its net interest income and margin, the Company has reduced its cash equivalents balances, while increasing its investment securities portfolio, since March 31, 2013, primarily through the purchase of U.S. government agency and government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities. The purchases were primarily of 10 and 15-year fully amortizing U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, for which we expect to have limited extension risk. Municipal securities rated AA or better with maturities generally ranging from 5 to 15 years were also purchased during this period. The expected modified duration (adjusted for calls, consensus pre-payment speeds and rate adjustment dates) of the investment portfolio was 4.2 years at March 31, 2014, 4.2 years at December 31, 2013 and 4.1 years at March 31, 2013.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investment Securities

(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

   March 31,
2014
   % of Total   December 31, 2013   % of Total   $ Change   % Change   March 31,
2013
   % of Total   $ Change   % Change 
                                         
Cash and due from banks  $15,747    11%  $12,214    9%  $3,533    29%  $11,088    9%  $4,659    42%
Cash equivalents:                                                  
Interest-bearing deposits   19,872    14%   23,734    17%   (3,862)   -16%   35,820    28%   (15,948)   -45%
Interest-bearing certificates of deposit   2,727    2%   2,727    2%   -    0%   2,235    2%   492    22%
Total cash equivalents   38,346    28%   38,675    28%   (329)   -1%   49,143    38%   (10,797)   -22%
                                                   
Investment securities:                                                  
Collateralized mortgage obligations: agency issued   37,567    27%   38,791    28%   (1,224)   -3%   20,007    15%   17,560    45%
Collateralized mortgage obligations: non-agency issued   1,974    1%   2,011    1%   (37)   -2%   2,440    2%   (466)   -23%
Mortgage-backed securities: agency issued   13,182    10%   13,548    10%   (366)   -3%   8,861    7%   4,321    32%
U.S. Government and agency securities   9,828    7%   8,811    6%   1,017    12%   5,956    5%   3,872    44%
State and municipal securities   34,688    25%   34,133    24%   555    2%   37,440    29%   (2,752)   -8%
Corporate bonds   -    0%   982    1%   (982)   -100%   2,587    2%   (2,587)   -263%
FHLB Stock   2,985    2%   3,013    2%   (28)   -1%   3,098    2%   (113)   -4%
Total investment securities   100,224    72%   101,289    72%   (1,065)   -1%   80,389    62%   19,835    25%
                                                   
Total cash equivalents and investment securities  $138,570    100%  $139,964    100%  $(1,394)   -1%  $129,532    100%  $9,038    7%
                                                   
Total cash equivalents and investment securities as a % of total assets        19%        20%                  19%          

 

 

The following table shows the changes in the investment portfolio, including FHLB stock and interest-bearing certificates of deposit, for the periods presented:

 

Investment securities and interest-bearing certificates of deposit

(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For the Three Months Ended  March 31,
2014
   December 31, 2013   $ Change   % Change   March 31,
2013
   $ Change   % Change 
                             
Balance beginning of period  $104,016   $98,905   $5,111    5%  $73,404   $30,612    42%
Principal purchases   5,741    9,879    (4,138)   -42%   13,681    (7,940)   -58%
Proceeds from sales   (4,849)   (595)   (4,254)   715%   (1,171)   (3,678)   314%
Principal paydowns, maturities, and calls   (2,259)   (3,310)   1,051    -32%   (2,941)   682    -23%
Gains on sales of securities   62    4    58    1450%   58    4    7%
Losses on sales of securities   (10)   -    (10)   100%   -    (10)   100%
OTTI loss writedown   (45)   -    (45)   100%   -    (45)   100%
Change in unrealized gains (loss) before tax   555    (576)   1,131    -196%   (195)   750    -385%
Amortization and accretion of discounts and premiums   (260)   (291)   31    -11%   (212)   (48)   23%
Total investment portfolio  $102,951   $104,016   $(1,065)   -1%  $82,624   $20,327    25%

 

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LOANS

 

Loan portfolio growth continues to be well diversified, with higher balances in most lending categories, with the exception of construction and development and farmland. The recent loan growth was generated predominately within our Western Washington market. The portfolio does include $36.2 million in purchased government-guaranteed commercial and commercial real estate loans. In addition, the portfolio contains $14.1 million in indirect consumer loans to finance luxury and classic cars as a part of a strategy to diversify the loan portfolio. These loans are to individuals with high credit scores and have exhibited very low loss experience.

 

Interest and fees earned on our loan portfolio are our primary source of revenue. Our ability to achieve loan growth will be dependent on many factors, including the effects of competition, economic conditions in our markets, retention of key personnel and valued customers, and our ability to close loans in the pipeline. The Company manages new loan origination volume using concentration limits that establish maximum exposure levels by designated industry segment, real estate product types, geography, and single borrower limits.

 

Loans by category

(Unaudited)  March 31,   % of   December   % of   $       March 31,   % of   $     
(Dollars in Thousands)  2014   Gross Loans   31, 2014   Gross Loans   Change   % Change   2013   Gross Loans   Change   % Change 
                                                   
Commercial and agricultural  $101,971    20%  $104,111    21%  $(2,140)   -2%  $96,642    21%  $5,329    6%
Real estate:                                                  
Construction and development   30,765    6%   29,096    6%   1,669    6%   32,496    7%   (1,731)   -5%
Residential 1-4 family   89,244    17%   87,762    18%   1,482    2%   77,771    17%   11,473    15%
Multi-family   18,982    4%   17,520    4%   1,462    8%   10,150    2%   8,832    87%
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied   112,771    22%   105,594    21%   7,177    7%   109,682    24%   3,089    3%
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied   119,803    23%   117,294    24%   2,509    2%   109,676    24%   10,127    9%
Farmland   22,940    4%   23,698    5%   (758)   -3%   23,746    5%   (806)   -3%
Consumer   23,156    5%   20,728    4%   2,428    12%   12,023    3%   11,133    93%
Gross loans   519,632         505,803         13,829    3%   472,186         47,446    10%
Less:  allowance for loan losses   (8,288)   -2%   (8,359)   -2%   71    -1%   (9,348)   -2%   1,060    -11%
Less:  deferred fees   (1,080)   0%   (1,137)   0%   57    -5%   (1,015)   0%   (65)   6%
Loans, net  $510,264        $496,307        $13,957    3%  $461,823        $48,441    10%

 

The table provided below summarizes the Bank’s level of concentrations in commercial real estate as of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively, as defined in the Interagency Guidelines for Real Estate Lending and the Commercial Real Estate Lending Joint Guidance policy. The results displayed support the Company’s efforts to manage CRE concentrations in the loan portfolio.

 

Commercial Real Estate ("CRE")
Portfolio Policy Concentrations

 

   March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013   March 31, 2013   Guideline 
Total Regulatory CRE1   234%   231%   213%   300%
Construction & Land Development CRE2   41%   44%   37%   100%

 

As a percent of total risk based capital ("TRBC")

 

1Consists of CRE Const, CRE Residential SFR 1-4 Const, CRE Land Dev & Other Land, CRE NOO Term, C&I Loans not RE Secured to Finance CRE Activities

2Consists of CRE Const, CRE Residential SFR 1-4 Const, CRE Land Dev & Other Land

 

Commercial real estate markets continue to be vulnerable to financial and valuation pressures that may limit refinance options and negatively impact borrowers’ ability to perform under existing loan agreements. Declining values of commercial real estate or higher market interest rates may have a further adverse impact on the ability of borrowers with maturing loans to satisfy loan to value ratios required to renew such loans.

 

At March 31, 2014, the Bank had outstanding loan advances of $3.8 million to persons serving as directors, executive officers, principal stockholders and their related interests. This compares to $66,000 and $342,000 at December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. These loans were made in the ordinary course of business on substantially the same terms, including interest rates, maturities and collateral, as comparable loans made to customers not related to the Bank. None of these loans were on nonaccrual, past due or restructured as of March 31, 2014.

 

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DEPOSITS

 

Total deposits grew during first quarter 2014, a trend that continued from recent quarters. This increase is due to recent success in acquiring business deposit relationships in conjunction with the growth in lending achieved over the past year. Time deposits declined as a percentage of total deposits in the most recent quarter versus the linked quarter and the like quarter last year. The combination of our efforts to reduce higher-cost time deposits through lowering interest rates paid and offering non-insured deposit products, when appropriate, has reduced the average rate paid on total deposits in first quarter 2014 from fourth quarter 2013 and the like quarter in 2013.

 

Total brokered deposits were $24.2 million at March 31, 2014, which included $3.3 million via reciprocal deposit arrangements. In addition, the Company’s funding structure contains $10.0 million in borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. The Company views the prudent use of brokered deposits and borrowings to be an appropriate funding tool to support interest rate risk mitigation strategies.

 

Deposits
(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)  March 31,
2014
   Percent of Total   December 31,
2013
   Percent of Total   $ Change   March 31,
2013
   Percent of Total   $ Change 
                                 
Interest-bearing demand and money market  $263,953    42.5%  $262,848    43.3%  $1,105   $242,931    42.7%  $21,022 
Savings   78,055    12.6%   73,412    12.1%   4,643    64,360    11.3%   13,695 
Time deposits   125,532    20.2%   126,059    20.8%   (527)   133,037    23.4%   (7,505)
Total interest-bearing deposits   467,540    75.4%   462,319    76.1%   5,221    440,328    77.4%   27,212 
Non-interest bearing demand   152,916    24.6%   145,028    23.9%   7,888    128,867    22.6%   24,049 
Total deposits  $620,456    100.0%  $607,347    100.0%  $13,109   $569,195    100.0%  $51,261 

 

Deposits and Borrowings

 

The following table summarizes the quarterly average dollar amount in each of the deposit and borrowing categories during the three months ended March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013:

 

AVERAGE DEPOSITS AND BORROWINGS

 

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

Averages for the Three Months Ended  March 31,
2014
   % of Total   December 31,
2013
   % of Total   $ Change   % Change   March 31,
2013
   % of Total   $ Change   % Change 
                                                   
Non-interest bearing demand deposits  $140,980    23%  $145,092    24%  $(4,112)   -1%  $112,945    21%  $28,035    2%
                                                   
Interest bearing demand   261,473    43%   255,328    42%   6,145    1%   235,947    43%   25,526    0%
Savings   74,728    12%   73,889    12%   839    0%   64,118    12%   10,610    0%
Time deposits   126,841    21%   131,245    22%   (4,404)   -1%   136,663    25%   (9,822)   -4%
Total average interest bearing deposits   463,042    76%   460,462    76%   2,580    0%   436,728    79%   26,314    -3%
Total average deposits  $604,022        $605,554        $(1,532)       $549,673        $54,349      
                                                   
Average rate on total average deposits                                                  
                                                   
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings  $10,000    2%  $10,000    2%  $-    0%  $10,200    2%  $(200)   0%
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    2%   13,403    2%   -    0%   13,403    2%   -    0%
Total average borrowings  $23,403        $23,403        $-        $23,603        $(200)     
                                                   
Total average interest-bearing liabilities  $486,445        $628,957        $(142,512)       $460,331        $26,114      
Total average deposits and borrowings  $627,425        $628,957        $(1,532)       $573,276        $54,149      

 

Two wholly-owned subsidiary grantor trusts established by the Company had issued and outstanding $13.4 million of trust preferred securities. For additional information regarding these securities see the discussion under the subheadings “Junior Subordinated Debentures” included in Note 10 of the Company’s audited financial statements as presented in its 2013 Form 10-K.

 

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CAPITAL

 

Pacific Financial Corporation, and its subsidiary Bank of the Pacific, met the thresholds to be considered “Well-Capitalized” under published regulatory standards for total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital and Tier 1 leverage capital at March 31, 2014. Capital ratios have reduced slightly as compared to the linked quarter and the first quarter of 2013, primarily due to the successful execution of the Company’s growth strategy and shift in the balance sheet mix to higher risk-weighted assets, such as loans.

 

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”) and the FDIC have established minimum requirements for capital adequacy for bank holding companies and state non-member banks. For more information on these topics and the proposed Basel III capital framework, see the discussions under the subheadings “Capital Adequacy” in the section “Business” included in Item 1, of the Company’s 2013 Form 10-K. The following table summarizes the capital measures of the Company and the Bank, respectively, at the dates listed below:

 

The total risk based capital ratios of the Company include $13.4 million of junior subordinated debentures, all of which qualified as Tier 1 capital at March 31, 2014, under guidance issued by the Federal Reserve. As provided in the Dodd-Frank Act, the Company expects to continue to rely on these junior subordinated debentures as part of its regulatory capital.

 

   March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013   Change   March 31, 2013   Change   Regulatory Minimum to be "Adequately Capitalized"   Regulatory Minimum to be "Well Capitalized" 
                       greater than or equal to   greater than or equal to 
Pacific Financial Corporation                                   
Total risk-based capital ratio   13.88%   14.11%   (0.23)   15.57%   (1.69)   8%     
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio   12.62%   12.85%   (0.23)   14.31%   (1.69)   4%     
Leverage ratio   10.02%   9.83%   0.19    10.69%   (0.67)   4%     
Tangible common equity ratio   7.81%   7.74%   0.07    8.41%   (0.60)   n/a      
                                    
Bank of the Pacific                                   
Total risk-based capital ratio   13.93%   14.03%   (0.10)   15.60%   (1.67)   8%   10%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio   12.67%   12.78%   (0.11)   14.34%   (1.67)   4%   6%
Leverage ratio   9.99%   9.77%   0.22    10.71%   (0.72)   4%   5%

 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

 

(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

 

For The Three Months Ended

   March 31,
2014
   December 31, 2013   Change   March 31,
2013
   Change 
Selective quarterly performance ratios                         
Return on average assets, annualized   0.59%   0.45%   0.14    0.44%   0.15 
Return on average equity, annualized   6.12%   4.53%   1.59    4.23%   1.89 
Efficiency ratio (1)   83.67%   87.14%   (3.47)   90.39%   (6.72)
                          
Share and per share information                         
Average common shares outstanding - basic   10,182,083    10,121,738    60,345    10,121,853    60,230 
Average common shares outstanding - diluted   10,272,341    10,189,888    82,453    10,162,075    110,266 
Basic income per common share   0.10    0.08    0.02    0.07    0.03 
Diluted income per common share   0.10    0.08    0.02    0.07    0.03 
Book value per common share (2)   6.74    6.63    0.11    6.65    0.09 
Tangible book value per common share (3)   5.34    5.38    (0.04)   5.33    0.01 

 

(1)Non-interest expense divided by net interest income plus non-interest income.
(2)Book value is calculated as the total common equity divided by the period ending number of common shares outstanding.
(3)Tangible book value is calculated as the total common equity less total intangible assets and liabilities divided by the period ending number of common shares outstanding.

 

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Net Interest Margin

 

Net interest margin for first quarter 2014 increased as compared to fourth quarter and first quarter 2013, predominantly due to a shift in the mix of earning assets toward higher-yielding loans. The margin was also favorably impacted by the lower cost of interest bearing liabilities, as previously discussed. The growth in the proportion of noninterest bearing deposits over the past several quarters has supported the improvement in net interest margin, as well. In first quarter 2014, loan yields and net interest margin were enhanced by 7 basis points, respectively due to the collection of a net of $108,000 in non-accrual interest. Despite this one-time recapture of interest, we have been able to sustain loan yields while growing the loan portfolio. The improvement in yields on investment securities also contributed to the increase in net interest margin between the periods, partially due to the decline in amortization expense associated with the decrease in prepayment speeds of mortgage-backed securities during the current period. In addition, we reduced the proportion of lower yielding cash-equivalent investments and increased the proportion of relatively higher-yielding federal government guaranteed and municipal securities, as noted above.

 

NET INTEREST MARGIN

 

(Annualized, tax-equivalent basis)
(Unaudited)
For The Three Months Ended

   March 31,
2014
   December 31,
2013
   Change   March 31,
2013
   Change 
Selective quarterly performance ratios                         
Yield on average gross loans (1)   5.13%   4.97%   0.16    5.11%   0.02 
Yield on average investment securities (1)   2.37%   2.00%   0.37    1.91%   0.46 
Cost of average interest bearing deposits   0.37%   0.39%   (0.02)   0.53%   (0.16)
Cost of average borrowings   1.96%   1.95%   0.01    2.11%   (0.15)
Cost of average total deposits and borrowings   0.34%   0.36%   (0.02)   0.49%   (0.15)
Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities   0.44%   0.46%   (0.02)   0.61%   (0.17)
                          
Yield on average interest-earning assets   4.61%   4.33%   0.28    4.49%   0.12 
Cost of average interest-bearing liabilities   0.44%   0.46%   (0.02)   0.61%   (0.17)
Net interest spread   4.17%   3.87%   0.30    3.88%   0.29 
                          
Net interest margin (1)   4.27%   3.98%   0.29    4.01%   0.26 

 

(1) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis at a 34% rate.

 

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   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013   March 31, 2013 
   Average
Balance
   Interest Income or Expense   Average Yields or Rates   Average
Balance
   Interest Income or Expense   Average Yields or Rates   Average
Balance
   Interest Income or Expense   Average Yields or Rates 
(Dollars in 000's)                                    
ASSETS:                                             
Interest bearing certificate of deposit  $2,727   $1    0.15%  $2,298   $1    0.17%  $2,841   $1    0.14%
Interest bearing deposits in banks   17,954    21    0.47%   34,108    29    0.34%   35,748    29    0.33%
Investments - taxable   67,961    339    2.02%   67,914    307    1.79%   43,101    104    0.98%
Investments - nontaxable   32,504    347    4.33%   32,698    355    4.31%   32,119    403    5.09%
Gross loans (1)   511,200    6,492    5.15%   494,134    6,228    5.00%   456,954    5,833    5.18%
Loans held for sale   5,436    49    3.66%   8,091    63    3.09%   13,390    97    2.94%
Total interest earning assets   637,782    7,249    4.61%   639,243    6,983    4.33%   584,153    6,467    4.49%
Allowance for loan losses   (8,388)             (8,612)             (9,367)          
Other assets   72,489              73,453              71,230           
Total assets  $701,883             $704,084             $646,016           
                                              
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                                        
                                              
Interest-bearing deposits  $336,201    141    0.17%  $329,217    153    0.18%  $300,065    199    0.27%
Time deposits   126,841    276    0.88%   131,245    295    0.89%   136,663    367    1.09%
FHLB borrowings   10,000    53    2.15%   10,000    54    2.14%   10,200    61    2.43%
Junior subordinated debentures   13,403    60    1.82%   13,403    61    1.81%   13,403    62    1.88%
Total interest bearing liabilities   486,445    530    0.44%   483,865    563    0.46%   460,331    689    0.61%
Non-interest-bearing deposits   140,980              145,092              112,945           
Other liabilities   5,196              4,963              4,510           
Equity   68,125              69,051              67,284           
     Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $700,746             $702,971             $645,070           
                                              
Net interest income (3)       $6,719             $6,420             $5,778      
Net interest spread             4.17%        299    3.87%        941    3.88%
                                              
Average yield on earning assets (2) (3)             4.61%             4.33%             4.49%
Interest expense to earning assets             0.19%             0.20%             0.27%
Net interest income to earning assets (2) (3)             4.27%             3.98%             4.01%
                                              
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP measure:                                             
Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income                                             
                                              
Net interest income       $6,555             $6,251             $5,582      
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal loan interest        46              47              57      
Tax equivalent adjustment for municipal bond interest        118              121              137      
Tax equivalent net interest income       $6,719             $6,419             $5,776      

 

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited.

Management believes that presentation of this non-GAAP measure provides useful information frequently used by shareholders in the evaluation of a company.

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.

 

(1) Non-accrual loans of approximately $7.3 million at 3/31/14, $7.2 million at 12/31/2013, and $13.1 million for 3/31/2013 are included in the average loan balances.

(2) Loan interest income includes loan fee income of $149,000, $151,000, and $95,000 for the three months ended 3/31/2014, 12/31/2013, and 3/31/2013, respectively.

(3) Tax-exempt income has been adjusted to a tax equivalent basis at a 34% effective rate. The amount of such adjustment was an addition to recorded pre-tax income of $164,000, $168,000, and $194,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013, and March 31, 2013, respectively.

 

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The following table shows the quarter to quarter change in net interest income due to rate or volume. The continued reduction in higher-cost time deposits has resulted in a decline in interest expense, from both a reduction in volume and rates paid on these deposits. Deleveraging on the asset side of the balance sheet has been through the reduction of loan balances. This has resulted in a decrease in loan interest income primarily due to a decline in loan volume, rather than any changes in yields. The decrease in interest income was partially mitigated by both improved yield on investment securities in the current quarter and increased volume as compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 2014 vs. December 31, 2013   March 31, 2014 vs. March 31, 2013 
   Increase (Decrease) Due To   Increase (Decrease) Due To 
(Dollars in 000's)          Net           Net 
   Volume   Rate   Change   Volume   Rate   Change 
ASSETS:                              
Interest bearing certificate of deposit  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
Interest bearing deposits in banks   (14)   6    (8)   (14)   6    (8)
Investments - taxable   -    32    32    60    175    235 
Investments - nontaxable   (2)   (6)   (8)   5    (61)   (56)
Gross loans   210    54    264    693    (34)   659 
Loans held for sale   (20)   6    (14)   (58)   10    (48)
Total interest earning assets  $174   $92   $266   $686   $96   $782 
                               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:                          
Interest-bearing deposits  $3   $(15)  $(12)  $24   $(82)  $(58)
Time deposits   (10)   (9)   (19)   (26)   (65)   (91)
Short-term borrowings   -    (1)   (1)   (1)   (7)   (8)
Long-term borrowings   -    (1)   (1)   0    (2)   (2)
Total interest bearing liabilities   (7)   (26)   (33)   (3)   (156)   (159)
Net increase (decrease) in net                              
interest income  $181   $118   $299   $689   $252   $941 
                               

 

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SUMMARY AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS

 

(Unaudited)                            
(Dollars in Thousands)                            
Averages for the Three Months Ended March 31,   December 31,           March 31,         
   2014   2013   $ Change   % Change   2013   $ Change   % Change 
Assets:                                   
Cash and due from banks  $11,989   $12,105   $(116)   -1%  $10,732   $1,257    12%
Interest-bearing deposits in banks   17,954    34,108    (16,154)   -47%   35,748    (17,794)   -50%
Interest bearing certificate of deposit  2,727    2,298    429    19%   2,841    (114)   -4%
Investment securities   100,465    100,612    (147)   0%   75,220    25,245    34%
                                    
Loans, net of deferred loan fees   515,499    501,112    14,387    3%   469,398    46,101    10%
Allowance for loan losses   (8,388)   (8,612)   224    -3%   (9,367)   979    -10%
Net loans   507,111    492,500    14,611    3%   460,031    47,080    10%
                                    
Other assets   60,500    61,348    (848)   -1%   60,498    2    0%
Total assets  $700,746   $702,971   $(2,225)   0%  $645,070   $55,676    9%
                                    
Liabilities:                                   
Total deposits  $604,022   $605,554   $(1,532)   0%  $549,673   $54,349    10%
Borrowings   23,403    23,403    0    0%   23,603    (200)   -1%
Other liabilities   5,196    4,963    233    5%   4,510    686    15%
Total liabilities   632,621    633,920    (1,299)   0%   577,786    54,835    9%
                                    
Equity:                                   
Common equity   68,125    69,051    (926)   -1%   67,284    841    1%
Total equity   68,125    69,051    (926)   -1%   67,284    841    1%
                                    
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $700,746   $702,971   $(2,225)   0%  $645,070   $55,676    9%

 

 

AVERAGE INTEREST EARNING ASSETS

 

(Unaudited)                                        
(Dollars in Thousands)   March 31,   % of   December 31,   % of   $   %   March 31,   % of   $   % 
Averages for the Three Months Ended  2014   Total   2013   Total   Change   Change   2013   Total   Change   Change 
                                                   
Interest-bearing certificate of deposits  $2,727    0%  $2,298    0%  $429    0%  $2,841    0%  $(114)   0%
Interest-bearing deposits in banks   17,954    3%   34,108    5%   (16,154)   -2%   35,748    6%   (17,794)   -3%
Investments   100,465    16%   100,612    16%   (147)   0%   75,220    13%   25,245    3%
Gross loans   511,200    80%   494,134    77%   17,066    3%   456,954    78%   54,246    2%
Loans held for sale   5,436    1%   8,091    1%   (2,655)   0%   13,390    2%   (7,954)   -1%
Total average interest-earning assets  $637,782    100%  $639,243    100%  $(1,461)       $584,153    100%  $53,629      
                                                   

 

ASSET QUALITY

 

Classified loans increased at March 31, 2014, as compared to December 31, 2013, primarily due to the downgrade of two commercial real estate relationships totaling $4.3 million. However classified loans decreased as compared to March 31, 2013, primarily from upgrades, payoffs and transfers to OREO. Nonperforming loans have continued to be primarily in the commercial real estate loan category.

 

We monitor delinquencies, defined as loans on accruing status 30-89 days past due, as an indicator of future classified and nonperforming assets. Delinquencies of loans on accruing status 30-89 days past-due remained below 0.50%, mirroring the improvement in overall credit quality noted previously.

 

At March 31, 2014, total nonperforming assets were down compared to December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013. Nonperforming assets also declined during this period in terms of percentage of total assets. The amount of additions to nonperforming loans in the current period of approximately $508,000 were virtually offset by pay offs and charge-offs during the period. As such, nonperforming loans remained relatively unchanged in the current quarter as compared to the linked quarter, but were below levels at March 31, 2013. Reductions in nonperforming assets continued primarily through sales of OREO, as write-downs were minimal during the period. Nonperforming assets include a $1.8 million commercial real estate loan supported 100% by a government guarantee.

 

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Adversely classified loans
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

   March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013   $       Change   % Change   March 31, 2013   $       Change   % Change 
                             
Rated substandard or worse, but not impaired  $6,842   $2,842   $4,000    141%  $3,539   $3,303    93%
Impaired   9,952    9,922    30    0%   18,155    (8,203)   -45%
Total adversely classified loans*  $16,794   $12,764   $4,030    32%  $21,694   $(4,900)   -23%
                                    
Gross loans  $519,632   $505,803   $13,829    3%  $472,186   $47,446    10%
Adversely classified loans to gross loans   3.23%   2.52%   0.71%        4.59%   -1.36%     
Allowance for loan losses  $8,288   $8,359   $(71)   -1%  $9,348   $(1,060)   -11%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of adversely classified loans   49.35%   65.49%   -16.14%        43.09%   6.26%     
Allowance for loan losses to total impaired loans   83.28%   29.75%   53.53%        51.49%   31.79%     

 

* Adversely classified loans are defined as loans having a well-defined weakness or weaknesses related to the borrower's financial capacity or to pledged collateral that may jeopardize the repayment of the debt. They are characterized by the possibility that the Bank may sustain some loss if the deficiencies giving rise to the substandard classification are not corrected. Note that any loans internally rated worse than substandard are included in the impaired loan totals.

 

30-89 DPD by type
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

   March 31, 2014   % of Category   December 31, 2013   % of Category   $ Change   % Change   March 31, 2013   % of Category   $ Change   % Change 
                                                   
Commercial and agricultural  $32    4.1%  $14    1.0%  $18    129%  $130    10.5%  $(98)   -75%
Real estate:                                                  
Construction and development   -    0.0%   -    0.0%   -    0%   -    0.0%   -    0%
Residential 1-4 family   180    23.1%   333    24.0%   (153)   -46%   255    20.6%   (75)   -29%
Multi-family   -    0.0%   -    0.0%   -    0%   -    0.0%   -    0%
Commercial real estate -- owner occupied   309    39.6%   -    0.0%   309    100%   614    49.7%   (305)   -50%
Commercial real estate -- non owner occupied   251    32.2%   -    0.0%   251    100%   -    0.0%   -    0%
Farmland   -         875    62.9%   (875)   -100%   224    18.1%   0    0%
Total real estate  $740        $1,208        $(468)   -39%  $1,093        $0      
                        -                          
Consumer   8    1.0%   168    12.1%   (160)   -95%   13    1.1%   (5)   -38%
Total loans 30-89 days past due, not in nonaccrual status  $780    100.0%  $1,390    100.0%  $(610)   -44%  $1,236    100.0%  $(456)   -37%
                                                   
Delinquent loans to total loans, not in nonaccrual status   0.15%        0.28%                  0.27%               

 

 

Non-performing assets
(Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in Thousands)  March 31,
2014
   December 31,
2013
   $ Change   % Change   March 31,
2013
   $ Change   % Change 
Loans on nonaccrual status  $7,296   $7,243   $53    1%  $13,170   $(5,874)   -45%
Loans past due greater than 90 days but                                   
not on nonaccrual status   -    -    -         -    -      
Total non-performing loans   7,296    7,243    53    1%   13,170    (5,874)   -45%
Other real estate owned and                                   
foreclosed assets   2,386    2,771    (385)   -14%   4,148    (1,762)   -42%
Total nonperforming assets  $9,682   $10,014   $(332)   -3%  $17,318   $(7,636)   -44%
                                    
Percentage of nonperforming assets                                   
to total assets   1.35%   1.42%             2.61%          

 

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OREO property disposition activities continued during first quarter 2014, while the level of additional real estate properties taken into the OREO portfolio continued to decline. During first quarter 2014, the Company sold OREO properties with a book value of $448,000, but recorded OREO valuation adjustments lower than that of prior quarters. At March 31, 2014, the OREO portfolio consisted of 18 properties, down in number and balance from both the fourth and first quarters of 2013. The largest balances in the OREO portfolio at the end of the quarter were attributable to commercial properties, followed by residential properties, all of which are located within our market area.

 

Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For the Three Months Ended  March 31, 2014   % of Category   December 31, 2013   % of Category   $ Change   % Change   March 31, 2013   % of Category   $ Change   % Change 
Other real estate owned, beginning of period  $2,771    116.1%  $4,334    156.4%  $(1,563)   -36%  $4,678    112.8%  $(1,907)   -41%
Transfers from outstanding loans   111    4.7%   140    5.1%   (29)   -21%   209    5.0%   (98)   -47%
Improvements and other additions   -    0.0%   -    0.0%   -    0%   -    0.0%   -    0%
Proceeds from sales   (448)   -18.8%   (1,415)   -51.1%   967    -68%   (367)   -8.8%   (81)   22%
Net gain (loss) on sales   (36)   -1.5%   (3)   -0.1%   (33)   1100%   (20)   -0.5%   (16)   80%
Impairment charges   (12)   -0.5%   (285)   -10.3%   273    -96%   (352)   -8.5%   340    -97%
Total other real estate owned  $2,386    100.0%  $2,771    100.0%  $(385)   -14%  $4,148    100.0%  $(1,762)   -42%

 

Other real estate owned and foreclosed assets by type
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

   March 31,
2014
   # of Properties   December 31,
2013
   # of Properties   $ Change   % Change   March 31,
2013
   # of Properties   $ Change   % Change 
                                                   
Construction, Land Dev & Other Land  $60    3   $121    4   $(61)   -50%  $1,409    9   $(1,349)   -96%
1-4 Family Residential Properties   789    7    788    5    1    0%   690    6    99    14%
Nonfarm Nonresidential Properties   1,537    8    1,862    11    (325)   -17%   2,049    12    (512)   -25%
Total OREO by type  $2,386    18   $2,771    20   $(385)   -14%  $4,148    27   $(1,762)   -42%

 

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

The allowance for loan losses continues to decline in concert with the general trend of reduced levels of classified loans, loan delinquencies and other relevant credit metrics. With the reduction in net charge-offs, changes in the loan portfolio composition over the past several years and overall improvement in credit quality, loss factors used in estimates to establish reserve levels have declined commensurately. As such, no provision was made to the allowance for loan losses in first quarter 2014, fourth quarter 2013 or first quarter 2013.

 

For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, total net loan charge-offs were down compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2013, but up slightly versus the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The charge-offs incurred in the fourth quarter 2013 were primarily centered in three residential real estate relationships. Two of these charge-offs were home equity lines of credit totaling $181,000 to unrelated individuals. The other charge-off relationship included two loans totaling $128,000. The ratio of net loan charge-offs to average gross loans (annualized) for the current quarter was down compared to the linked quarter, but up slightly compared to the first quarter one year ago.

 

The overall risk profile of the loan portfolio continues to improve, as stated above. However, the trend of future provision for loan losses will depend primarily on economic conditions, growth in the loan portfolio, level of adversely-classified assets, and changes in collateral values.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Thousands)

 

For the Three Months Ended  March 31,
2014
   December 31,
2013
   $ Change   % Change   March 31,
2013
   $ Change   % Change 
                             
Gross loans outstanding at end of period  $519,632   $505,803   $13,829    3%  $472,186   $47,446    10%
Average loans outstanding, gross  $511,200   $494,134   $17,066    3%  $456,954   $54,246    12%
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period $8,359   $8,806   $(447)   -5%  $9,358   $(999)   -11%
Commercial   (17)   (91)   74    -81%   -    (17)   100%
Commercial Real Estate   (7)   (7)             (5)          
Residential Real Estate   (40)   (358)   318    -89%   (10)   (30)   300%
Consumer   (18)   (9)   (9)   100%   (11)   (7)   64%
Total charge-offs   (82)   (465)   383    -82%   (26)   (56)   215%
Commercial   1    1    0    0%   10    (9)   -90%
Commercial Real Estate   5    6    (1)   -17%   5    0    0%
Residential Real Estate   4    10    (6)   -60%   -    4    100%
Consumer   1    1    0    0%   1    0    0%
Total recoveries   11    18    (7)   -39%   16    (5)   -31%
Net charge-offs   (71)   (447)   376    -84%   (10)   (61)   610%
Provision charged to income   -    -    -    0%   -    -    . 
Allowance for loan losses, end of period  $8,288   $8,359   $(71)   -1%  $9,348   $(1,060)   -11%
Ratio of net loans charged-off to average                                   
gross loans outstanding, annualized   0.06%   0.36%   -0.30%   -83%   0.01%   0.05%   500%
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to                                   
gross loans outstanding   1.59%   1.65%   -0.06%   -4%   1.98%   -0.39%   -20%

 

An allowance for loan losses has been established based on management’s best estimate, as of the balance sheet date, of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. For more information regarding the Company’s allowance for loan losses and net loan charge-offs, see the discussion under the subheadings “Loans Receivable” and “Allowance for Credit Losses” included in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and “Loans” included in Note 4 of the Company’s interim financials as presented in this Form 10-Q and audited financial statements as presented in its 2013 Form10-K.

 

Overall, we believe that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio at March 31, 2014, although there can be no assurance that future loan losses will not exceed our current estimates. The process for determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is critical to our financial results. Please refer to Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our 2013 Form 10-K for further information.

 

Liquidity and Sources of Funds

 

The Bank’s sources of funds include core deposits, loan repayments, advances from the FHLB or the Federal Reserve Bank discount window, brokered deposits, maturities of investment securities, sales of “Available-for-Sale” securities, loan and OREO sales, net income and the use of Federal Funds markets. Stated maturities of investment securities, loan repayments from maturities and core deposits are a relatively stable source of funds, while brokered deposit inflows, unscheduled loan prepayments, and loan and OREO sales are not. Deposit inflows, sales of securities, loan and OREO properties, and unscheduled loan prepayments may, amongst other factors, be influenced by general interest rate levels, interest rates available on other investments, competition, pricing consideration, and general economic conditions.

 

Deposits are our primary source of funds. Our loan to deposit ratio has increased as a result of loan demand due to the improvement of economic conditions in our region and customer dissatisfaction at other financial institutions from recent merger activity. The increase in loan balances has resulted in increased demands on our liquidity. As such, our current approach to managing our liquidity is directed toward increasing non-interest bearing core deposits from businesses and consumers. We continued to reduce higher cost time deposits during the most recent quarter.

 

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The following table summarizes the primary (on-balance sheet) liquidity, short-term funds availability, net non-core funding dependency, and loan to deposit ratios of the Bank. The primary liquidity ratio represents the sum of net interest-bearing cash/federal funds sold, short-term and readily marketable assets divided by total assets. The short-term funds availability ratio consists of the sum of net interest-bearing cash/federal funds sold, short-term and readily marketable assets and available capacity under borrowing facilities divided by assets. The net non-core funding dependency ratio is non-core liabilities less short-term investments divided by long-term assets. Despite the increase in the loan to deposit ratio due to the loan growth, as previously discussed, the Bank’s primary liquidity, short-term funds availability, and net non-core funding dependency ratios remained strong at quarter end.

 

   March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
   2014   2013   2013 
                
Primary liquidity   14.8%   16.3%   17.9%
Short term funds availability   28.3%   29.4%   31.0%
Net non-core funding dependency   4.10%   3.20%   2.12%
                
Gross loans to deposits   82.20%   80.70%   78.30%

 

An analysis of liquidity should encompass a review of the changes that appear in the consolidated statements of cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The statement of cash flows includes operating, investing, and financing categories.

 

At March 31, 2014, the Bank had $10.0 million in outstanding borrowings against its $140.9 million in established borrowing capacity with the FHLB. The Bank had the same amount outstanding in borrowings at December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013. The borrowing capacity at the FHLB was $143.1 million and $128.7 million at December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. The Bank’s borrowing facility with the FHLB is subject to collateral and stock ownership requirements. The Bank also had an available discount window primary credit line with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco of approximately $58.8 million, subject to collateral requirements, and $16.0 million from correspondent banks with no balance outstanding on any of these facilities.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

At March 31, 2014, the Bank had commitments to extend credit and standby letters related to extensions of credit of $102.9 million compared to $107.6 million at December 31, 2013 and $85.2 million at March 31, 2013. Such commitments represented 19.9%, 21.3% and 18.0% of total net loans as of March 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively. Please refer to Note 7 – “Commitments and Contingencies” in the accompanying financial statements for further information.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Management has identified the calculation of our allowance for credit losses, goodwill, investment valuation and Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment (OTTI), valuation of OREO, and estimates relating to income taxes as critical accounting policies. Each of these policies are discussed in our 2013 10-K under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation – Critical Accounting Policies.”

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates. The Company’s market risk arises principally from interest rate risk in its lending, deposit and borrowing activities. Management actively monitors and manages its interest rate risk exposure. Although the Company manages other risks, such as credit quality and liquidity risk, in the normal course of business, Management considers interest rate risk to be a significant market risk, which could have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Other types of market risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity price risk, do not arise in the normal course of the Company’s business activities. The Company did not experience a significant change in market risk at March 31, 2014, as compared to December 31, 2013.

 

The Company attempts to monitor interest rate risk from the perspective of changes in the economic value of equity, also referred to as net portfolio value (NPV), and changes in net interest income. Changes to the NPV and net interest income are simulated using instant and permanent rates up and down shocks of various increments. It is the Company’s policy to manage interest rate risk to maximize long-term profitability under the range of likely interest-rate scenarios. For additional information, refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Asset and Liability Management” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, Pacific Financial Corporation’s Management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, Management, including our President & Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, including in timely alerting them to information relating to us that is required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

 

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during our most recent quarter ended March 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, in the normal course of business, Pacific Financial may become party to various legal actions. Management is unaware of any existing legal actions against the Company or its subsidiaries that Management believes will have a materially adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

There were no material changes in the risk factors presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

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

 

(a) [Not applicable.]

 

(b) [Not applicable.]

 

(c) None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

(a) [Not applicable.]

 

(b) [Not applicable.]

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

(a) [Not applicable.]

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

[None.]

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT
   
31.1 Certification of CEO under Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Exchange Act.
31.2 Certification of CFO under Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Exchange Act.
32.1 Certification of CEO under 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2 Certification of CFO under 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS XBRL Instance Document *
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document *
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *

 

 

 

* Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

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

 

DATED: May 14, 2014

 

Pacific Financial Corporation

 

/s/ Dennis A. Long

 

Dennis A. Long, President and Chief Executive Officer  

 

   

/s/ Douglas N. Biddle

 

Douglas N. Biddle, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  

 

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