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PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORP /MS/ - Quarter Report: 2020 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

           SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended

 

 September 30, 2020

   

or

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

 

 

Commission File Number

 001-12103 

 

 

PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Mississippi

 

    64-0709834

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

Lameuse and Howard Avenues, Biloxi, Mississippi

39533

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

           

(228) 435-5511

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading
Symbol(s) 
Name of each exchange on which registered
None  PFBX None

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files.) Yes X No ☐

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☒
Non-accelerated filer ☐   Emerging growth company ☐

                                                                                   

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

 

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

Yes ☐ No ☒

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date. Peoples Financial Corporation has only one class of common stock authorized. At October 30, 2020 there were 15,000,000 shares of $1 par value common stock authorized, with 4,878,557 shares issued and outstanding.

 

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Part 1 – Financial Information

Item 1: Financial Statements

 

Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Condition

(in thousands except share data)

 

   

September 30, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
   

(unaudited)

   

(audited)

 
                 

Assets

               

Cash and due from banks

  $ 110,602     $ 29,424  
                 

Available for sale securities

    184,218       196,311  
                 

Held to maturity securities, fair value of $65,974 at September 30, 2020; $53,130 at December 31, 2019

    63,206       52,231  
                 

Other investments

    2,574       2,643  
                 

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at cost

    2,147       2,129  
                 

Loans

    286,567       268,949  
                 

Less: Allowance for loan losses

    4,401       4,207  
                 

Loans, net

    282,166       264,742  
                 

Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

    15,858       17,421  
                 

Other real estate

    4,721       7,453  
                 

Accrued interest receivable

    2,777       1,687  
                 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

    19,456       19,381  
                 

Other assets

    1,229       1,280  
                 

Total assets

  $ 688,954     $ 594,702  

 

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Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Condition (continued)

(in thousands except share data)

 

   

September 30, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
   

(unaudited)

   

(audited)

 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

               

Liabilities:

               
                 

Deposits:

               
                 

Demand, non-interest bearing

  $ 181,890     $ 122,592  
                 

Savings and demand, interest bearing

    325,566       263,153  
                 

Time, $100,000 or more

    40,999       64,492  
                 

Other time deposits

    23,263       25,906  
                 

Total deposits

    571,718       476,143  
                 

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank

    983       3,526  
                 

Employee and director benefit plans liabilities

    18,326       18,361  
                 

Other liabilities

    3,114       1,549  
                 

Total liabilities

    594,141       499,579  
                 

Shareholders' Equity:

               

Common stock, $1 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,878,557 and 4,943,186 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

    4,879       4,943  
                 

Surplus

    65,780       65,780  
                 

Undivided profits

    17,670       21,855  
                 

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax

    6,484       2,545  
                 

Total shareholders' equity

    94,813       95,123  
                 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 688,954     $ 594,702  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands except per share data)(unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 

Interest income:

                               

Interest and fees on loans

  $ 3,242     $ 3,362     $ 9,706     $ 10,466  
                                 

Interest and dividends on securities:

                               
                                 

U.S. Treasuries

    91       283       594       872  
                                 

U.S. Government agencies

    42       118       174       360  
                                 

Mortgage-backed securities

    564       801       2,058       2,419  
                                 

States and political subdivisions

    600       425       1,449       1,321  
                                 

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    104       50       319       100  
                                 

Other investments

    13       4       25       44  
                                 

Interest on balances due from depository institutions

    27       98       196       289  
                                 

Total interest income

    4,683       5,141       14,521       15,871  
                                 

Interest expense:

                               

Deposits

    312       770       1,287       2,382  
                                 

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank

    8       42       26       200  
                                 

Total interest expense

    320       812       1,313       2,582  
                                 

Net interest income

    4,363       4,329       13,208       13,289  
                                 

Provision for allowance for loan losses

    4,551       59       5,948       169  
                                 

Net interest income (loss) after provision for allowance for loan losses

  $ (188 )   $ 4,270     $ 7,260     $ 13,120  

 

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Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations (continued)

(in thousands except per share data)(unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 

Non-interest income:

                               

Trust department income and fees

  $ 461     $ 439     $ 1,237     $ 1,225  
                                 

Service charges on deposit accounts

    875       971       2,597       2,771  
                                 

Gain on liquidation, sales and calls of securities

    24       61       538       61  
                                 

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

    109       110       326       326  
                                 

Other income

    125       142       915       405  
                                 

Total non-interest income

    1,594       1,723       5,613       4,788  

Non-interest expense:

                               

Salaries and employee benefits

    2,538       2,758       7,723       8,269  
                                 

Net occupancy

    479       530       1,388       1,546  
                                 

Equipment rentals, depreciation and maintenance

    829       790       2,363       2,462  
                                 

FDIC and state banking assessments

    102       104       278       294  
                                 

Data processing

    300       343       936       1,000  
                                 

ATM expense

    215       181       613       511  
                                 

Other real estate expense

    523       148       889       638  
                                 

Loss from other investments

    18       6       69       118  
                                 

Other expense

    664       657       2,030       2,517  
                                 

Total non-interest expense

    5,668       5,517       16,289       17,355  
                                 

Income (loss) before income taxes

    (4,262 )     476       (3,416 )     553  

Income tax

                               
                                 

Net income (loss)

  $ (4,262 )   $ 476     $ (3,416 )   $ 553  
                                 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

  $ ( .87 )   $ .09     $ ( .70 )   $ .11  

Dividends declared per share

  $       $       $ .02     $ .01  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(in thousands)(unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                 

Net income (loss)

  $ (4,262 )   $ 476     $ (3,416 )   $ 553  
                                 

Other comprehensive income:

                               
                                 

Net unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities

    (37 )     1,043       4,477       6,951  
                                 

Reclassification adjustment for realized gain on available for sale securities called or sold

    (24 )     (61 )     (538 )     (61 )
                                 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

    (61 )     982       3,939       6,890  
                                 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

  $ (4,323 )   $ 1,458     $ 523     $ 7,443  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(in thousands except share data)

 

                                   

Accumulated

         
   

Number of

                           

Other

         
   

Common

   

Common

           

Undivided

   

Comprehensive

         
   

Shares

   

Stock

   

Surplus

   

Profits

   

Income (Loss)

   

Total

 
                                                 

Balance, January 1, 2019

    4,943,186     $ 4,943     $ 65,780     $ 20,324     $ (4,113 )   $ 86,934  

Net income

                            405               405  

Other comprehensive income

                                    3,346       3,346  
                                                 

Balance, March 31, 2019

    4,943,186       4,943       65,780       20,729       (767 )     90,685  

Net loss

                            (328 )             (328 )

Other comprehensive income

                                    2,562       2,562  

Dividends ($ .01 per share)

                            (50 )             (50 )
                                                 

Balance, June 30, 2019

    4,943,186       4,943       65,780       20,351       1,795       92,869  

Net income

                            476               476  

Other comprehensive income

                                    982       982  
                                                 

Balance, September 30, 2019

    4,943,186     $ 4,943     $ 65,780     $ 20,827     $ 2,777     $ 94,327  
                                                 

Balance, January 1, 2020

    4,943,186     $ 4,943     $ 65,780     $ 21,855     $ 2,545     $ 95,123  

Net income

                            1,123               1,123  

Other comprehensive income

                                    3,877       3,877  

Stock repurchase

    (50,125 )     (50 )             (530 )             (580 )
                                                 

Balance, March 31, 2020

    4,893,061       4,893       65,780       22,448       6,422       99,543  

Net loss

                            (277 )             (277 )

Other comprehensive income

                                    123       123  

Stock repurchase

    (9,400 )     (9 )             (85 )             (94 )

Dividends ($ .02 per share)

                            (98 )             (98 )
                                                 

Balance, June 30, 2020

    4,883,661       4,884       65,780       21,988       6,545       99,197  

Net loss

                            (4,262 )             (4,262 )

Other comprehensive loss

                                    (61 )     (61 )

Stock repurchase

    (5,104 )     (5 )             (56 )             (61 )
                                                 

Balance, September 30, 2020

    4,878,557     $ 4,879     $ 65,780     $ 17,670     $ 6,484     $ 94,813  

 

Note: Balances as of January 1, 2019 and 2020 were audited.

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

(in thousands) (unaudited)

 

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Net income (loss)

  $ (3,416 )   $ 553  
                 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

               
                 

Depreciation

    1,469       1,426  
                 

Provision for allowance for loan losses

    5,948       169  
                 

Writedown of other real estate

    555       442  
                 

Gain on sales of other real estate

    123       (387 )
                 

Loss from other investments

    69       118  
                 

Amortization of held to maturity securities

    198       200  
                 

Amortization (accretion) of available for sale securities

    (65 )     136  
                 

Gain on sales and calls of securities

    (538 )     (61 )
                 

Gain on sale of banking house

    (318 )        
                 

Change in accrued interest receivable

    (1,090 )     (271 )
                 

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

    (326 )     (326 )
                 

Gain from death benefits from life insurance

    (224 )        
                 

Change in other assets

    51       (307 )
                 

Change in employee and director benefit plan liabilities and other liabilities

    1,530       471  

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 3,966     $ 2,163  

 

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Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

(in thousands) (unaudited)

 

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Proceeds from maturities, sales and calls of available for sale securities

  $ 171,795     $ 42,626  
                 

Proceeds from maturities of held to maturity securities

    7,390       1,740  
                 

Purchases of available for sale securities

    (155,160 )     (33,631 )
                 

Purchases of held to maturity securities

    (18,563 )     (2,604 )
                 

Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    (18 )     (34 )
                 

Proceeds from sales of other real estate

    1,977       2,940  
                 

Proceeds from insurance on other real estate

    77          
                 

Loans, net change

    (23,372 )     5,747  
                 

Acquisition of bank premises and equipment

    (135 )     (367 )
                 

Proceeds from sale of banking house

    547          
                 

Proceeds from death benefits from life insurance

    548          
                 

Investment in cash surrender value of life insurance

    (73 )     (81 )
                 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (14,987 )     16,336  
                 

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Demand and savings deposits, net change

    121,711       24,287  
                 

Time deposits, net change

    (26,136 )     3,653  
                 

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank

    59,500       739,157  
                 

Repayments to Federal Home Loan Bank

    (62,043 )     (774,258 )
                 

Cash dividends paid

    (98 )     (50 )
                 

Stock repurchase

    (735 )        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    92,199       (7,211 )

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    81,178       11,288  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    29,424       17,191  

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 110,602     $ 28,479  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

 

 

1. Basis of Presentation:

Peoples Financial Corporation (the “Company”) is a one-bank holding company headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi. It has two subsidiaries, PFC Service Corp., an inactive company, and The Peoples Bank, Biloxi, Mississippi (the “Bank”). The Bank provides a full range of banking, financial and trust services to state, county and local government entities and individuals and small and commercial businesses operating in those portions of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama which are within a fifty mile radius of the Waveland, Wiggins and Gautier branches, the Bank’s three most outlying locations (the “trade area”).

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2020 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the periods presented. The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report and Form 10-K.

 

The results of operations for the quarter or nine months ended September 30, 2020, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates common to the banking industry that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include, but are not limited to, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate acquired in connection with foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans and valuation allowances associated with the realization of deferred tax assets, which are based on future taxable income.

 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to GAAP and general practices within the banking industry. There have been no material changes or developments in the application of principles or in our evaluation of the accounting estimates and the underlying assumptions or methodologies that we believe to be Critical Accounting Policies as disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

Accounting Standards Update – In January 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-01 (“ASU 2020-01”), Investments – Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). The amendments in this update improve current GAAP by reducing diversity in practice and increasing comparability of the accounting for these interactions. ASU 2020-01 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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In February 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-02 (“ASU 2020-02”), Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) and Leases (Topic 843) – Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 and Update to SEC Section on Effective Date Related to Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Lease (Topic 842) . This update adds an SEC paragraph pursuant to the issuance of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 relating the credit losses and addresses the adoption of new lease guidance. ASU 2020-02 is effective upon issuance. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-03 (“ASU 2020-03”), Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments. This update amends or clarifies specific issues relating to fair value option disclosures, alignment of certain disclosures for depository and lending institutions, and improvement of guidance for debt instruments and net asset value practical expedient, leases, transfers and servicing. ASU 2020-03 is effective for various fiscal years, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019 and beginning after December 15, 2022. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

 

2. Earnings Per Share:

Per share data is based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding of 4,898,051 and 4,943,186 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Per share data is based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding of 4,882,940 and 4,943,186 for the quarters ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

 

3. Statements of Cash Flows:

The Company has defined cash and cash equivalents as cash and due from banks. The Company paid $1,331,012 and $2,565,020 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, for interest on deposits and borrowings. No income tax payments were made during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. Loans transferred to other real estate amounted to $1,658,274 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. No loans were transferred to other real estate during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

 

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4. Investments:
The amortized cost and fair value of securities at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, are as follows (in thousands):

 

           

Gross

   

Gross

         
           

Unrealized

   

Unrealized

         

September 30, 2020

 

Amortized Cost

   

Gains

   

Losses

   

Fair Value

 
                                 

Available for sale securities:

                               
                                 

U.S. Treasuries

  $ 19,999     $ 177     $       $ 20,176  
                                 

U.S. Government agencies

    2,500       118               2,618  
                                 

Mortgage-backed securities

    79,739       3,643       (38 )     83,344  
                                 

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    40,897       1,085       (24 )     41,958  
                                 

States and political subdivisions

    35,514       608               36,122  
                                 
                                 

Total available for sale securities

  $ 178,649     $ 5,631     $ (62 )   $ 184,218  
                                 

Held to maturity securities:

                               
                                 

States and political subdivisions

  $ 63,206     $ 2,784     $ (16 )   $ 65,974  
                                 

Total held to maturity securities

  $ 63,206     $ 2,784     $ (16 )   $ 65,974  

 

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Gross

   

Gross

         
           

Unrealized

   

Unrealized

         

December 31, 2019

 

Amortized Cost

   

Gains

   

Losses

   

Fair Value

 
                                 

Available for sale securities:

                               
                                 

U.S. Treasuries

   $ 55,922      $ 6      $ (275 )    $ 55,653  
                                 

U.S. Government agencies

    12,493       93       (16 )     12,570  
                                 

Mortgage-backed securities

    104,414       1,832       (93 )     106,153  
                                 

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    15,440       251       (203 )     15,488  
                                 

States and political subdivisions

    6,412       35               6,447  
                                 
                                 

Total available for sale securities

   $ 194,681      $ 2,217      $ (587 )    $ 196,311  
                                 

Held to maturity securities:

                               
                                 

U.S. Government agencies

   $ 5,000      $        $ (20 )    $ 4,980  
                                 

States and political subdivisions

    47,231       985       (66 )     48,150  
                                 

Total held to maturity securities

   $ 52,231      $ 985      $ (86 )    $ 53,130  

 

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at September 30, 2020 (in thousands), by contractual maturity, are shown on the following page. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

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Amortized Cost

   

Fair Value

 

Available for sale securities:

               

Due in one year or less

  $ 20,744     $ 20,921  

Due after one year through five years

    1,559       1,571  

Due after five years through ten years

    29,604       30,792  

Due after ten years

    47,003       47,590  

Mortgage-backed securities

    79,739       83,344  

Totals

  $ 178,649     $ 184,218  
                 

Held to maturity securities:

               

Due in one year or less

  $ 2,304     $ 2,315  

Due after one year through five years

    18,275       18,923  

Due after five years through ten years

    21,999       23,267  

Due after ten years

    20,628       21,469  

Totals

  $ 63,206     $ 65,974  

 

Available for sale and held to maturity securities with gross unrealized losses at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, are as follows (in thousands):

 

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Less Than Twelve Months

   

Over Twelve Months

   

Total

 
           

Gross

           

Gross

           

Gross

 
           

Unrealized

           

Unrealized

           

Unrealized

 
September 30, 2020:  

Fair Value

   

Losses

   

Fair Value

   

Losses

   

Fair Value

   

Losses

 

Mortgage-backed securities

  $ 6,347     $ 22     $ 1,636     $ 16     $ 7,983     $ 38  
                                                 

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    4,721       24                       4,721       24  
                                                 

States and political subdivisions

    2,661       16                       2,661       16  
                                                 

TOTAL

  $ 13,729     $ 62     $ 1,636     $ 16     $ 15,365     $ 78  
                                                 

December 31, 2019:

                                               

U.S. Treasuries

  $ 4,894     $ 44     $ 49,753     $ 231     $ 54,647     $ 275  
                                                 

U.S. Government agencies

    4,978       16       4,979       20       9,957       36  
                                                 

Mortgage-backed securities

    10,941       93                       10,941       93  
                                                 

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    10,398       203                       10,398       203  
                                                 

States and political subdivisions

    4,602       61       608       5       5,210       66  
                                                 

TOTAL

  $ 35,813     $ 417     $ 55,340     $ 256     $ 91,153     $ 673  

 

At September 30, 2020, 3 of the 46 mortgage-backed securities, 1 of the 9 collateralized mortgage obligations and 12 of the 143 securities issued by states and political subdivisions contained unrealized losses.

 

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a monthly basis. In performing this evaluation, the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the fact that the Company’s securities are primarily issued by U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government Agencies and the cause of the decline in value are considered. In addition, the Company does not intend to sell, and it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell these securities before maturity. While some available for sale securities have been sold for liquidity purposes or for gains, the Company has traditionally held its securities, including those classified as available for sale, until maturity. As a result of the evaluation of these securities, the Company has determined that the unrealized losses summarized in the tables above are not deemed to be other-than-temporary.

 

Proceeds from sales and calls of available for sale securities were $28,457,360 and $5,051,884 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Available for sale debt securities were sold or called for a realized gain of $538,907 and $61,103 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

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Securities with a fair value of $229,424,753 and $230,065,621 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, federal funds purchased and other balances required by law.

 

 

5. Loans:

The composition of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, is as follows (in thousands):

 

   

September 30, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
                 

Gaming

  $ 19,860     $ 19,899  
                 

Hotel/motel

    45,735       47,294  
                 

Real estate, construction

    25,611       23,209  
                 

Real estate, mortgage

    144,839       141,406  
                 

Commercial and industrial

    45,360       30,626  
                 

Other

    5,162       6,515  
                 

Total

  $ 286,567     $ 268,949  

 

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The age analysis of the loan portfolio, segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, is as follows (in thousands):

 

                                                   

Loans Past

 
                                                   

Due Greater

 
   

Number of Days Past Due

                           

Than 90

 
                   

Greater

   

Total

           

Total

   

Days &

 
      30 - 59       60 - 89    

Than 90

   

Past Due

   

Current

   

Loans

   

Still Accruing

 

September 30, 2020:

                                                       

Gaming

  $       $       $       $       $ 19,860     $ 19,860     $    

Hotel/motel

                                    45,735       45,735          

Real estate, construction

    222               349       571       25,040       25,611          

Real estate, mortgage

    1,320       683       818       2,821       142,018       144,839          

Commercial and industrial

    416       22               438       44,922       45,360          

Other

    24                       24       5,138       5,162          
                                                         

Total

  $ 1,982     $ 705     $ 1,167     $ 3,854     $ 282,713     $ 286,567     $    

December 31, 2019:

                                                       

Gaming

  $       $       $       $       $ 19,899     $ 19,899     $    

Hotel/motel

                                    47,294       47,294          

Real estate, construction

    303       69       14       386       22,823       23,209          

Real estate, mortgage

    4,150       343       5,580       10,073       131,333       141,406          

Commercial and industrial

    92       58       218       368       30,258       30,626          

Other

    50       12               62       6,453       6,515          
                                                         

Total

  $ 4,595     $ 482     $ 5,812     $ 10,889     $ 258,060     $ 268,949     $    

 

The Company monitors the credit quality of its loan portfolio through the use of a loan grading system. A score of 1 – 5 is assigned to the loan on factors including repayment ability, trends in net worth and/or financial condition of the borrower and guarantors, employment stability, management ability, loan to value fluctuations, the type and structure of the loan, conformity of the loan to bank policy and payment performance. Based on the total score, a loan grade of A, B, C, S, D, E or F is applied. A grade of A will generally be applied to loans for customers that are well known to the Company and that have excellent sources of repayment. A grade of B will generally be applied to loans for customers that have excellent sources of repayment which have no identifiable risk of collection. A grade of C will generally be applied to loans for customers that have adequate sources of repayment which have little identifiable risk of collection. A grade of S will generally be applied to loans for customers who meet the criteria for a grade of C but also warrant additional monitoring by placement on the watch list. A grade of D will generally be applied to loans for customers that are inadequately protected by current sound net worth, paying capacity of the borrower, or pledged collateral. Loans with a grade of D have unsatisfactory characteristics such as cash flow deficiencies, bankruptcy filing by the borrower or dependence on the sale of collateral for the primary source of repayment, causing more than acceptable levels of risk. Loans 60 to 89 days past due receive a grade of D. A grade of E will generally be applied to loans for customers with weaknesses inherent in the “D” classification and in which collection or liquidation in full is questionable. In addition, on a monthly basis the Company determines which loans are 90 days or more past due and assigns a grade of E to them. A grade of F is applied to loans which are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance in an active bank is not warranted. Loans with this grade are charged off, even though partial or full recovery may be possible in the future.

 

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An analysis of the loan portfolio by loan grade, segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, is as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Loans With A Grade Of:

         
   

A, B or C

   

S

   

D

   

E

   

F

   

Total

 

September 30, 2020:

                                               

Gaming

  $ 17,033     $       $ 2,827     $       $       $ 19,860  
                                                 

Hotel/motel

    45,735                                       45,735  
                                                 

Real estate, construction

    25,084               66       461               25,611  
                                                 

Real estate, mortgage

    129,134       8,044       3,963       3,698               144,839  
                                                 

Commercial and industrial

    39,600       5,685       22       53               45,360  
                                                 

Other

    5,146               15       1               5,162  
                                                 
                                                 

Total

  $ 261,732     $ 13,729     $ 6,893     $ 4,213     $       $ 286,567  
                                                 

December 31, 2019:

                                               

Gaming

  $ 19,899     $       $       $       $       $ 19,899  
                                                 

Hotel/motel

    47,294                                       47,294  
                                                 

Real estate, construction

    22,611               83       515               23,209  
                                                 

Real estate, mortgage

    123,841       5,338       3,608       8,619               141,406  
                                                 

Commercial and industrial

    21,609       8,627       59       331               30,626  
                                                 

Other

    6,501               12       2               6,515  
                                                 
                                                 

Total

  $ 241,755     $ 13,965     $ 3,762       9,467     $       $ 268,949  

 

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A loan may be impaired but not on nonaccrual status when the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. Total loans on nonaccrual as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, are as follows (in thousands):

 

   

September 30, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
                 

Real estate, construction

  $ 349     $ 515  
                 

Real estate, mortgage

    3,579       8,495  
                 

Commercial and industrial

    27       256  
                 

Total

  $ 3,955     $ 9,266  

 

During 2020, the Company modified 249 loans with a total balance of $95,010,325 for certain customers by extending payments for 90 days or granting interest only payments for 3 – 6 months as a result of the impact of COVID-19. Accordingly, such loans were not classified as troubled debt restructurings. As of September 30, 2020, the extension period for 178 of these loans with a total balance of $66,777,568 had expired with those customers resuming their regular payment schedule. As of September 30, 2020, 53 loans still under modified terms had a remaining balance of $26,777,711. Loans whose modifications had not expired as of September 30, 2020, had a balance of $9,533,881. As of September 30, 2020, the Company renewed the modification for 14 loans, primarily in its hotel/motel portfolio, with a balance of $15,690,301.

 

Prior to 2019, certain loans were modified by granting interest rate concessions to these customers with such loans being classified as troubled debt restructurings. During 2019 and 2020, the Company did not restructure any additional loans. Specific reserves of $50,000 and $63,000 were allocated to troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Bank had no commitments to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans classified as troubled debt restructurings as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

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Impaired loans, which include loans classified as nonaccrual and troubled debt restructurings, segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, are as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

   

Recorded
Investment

   

Related
Allowance

   

Average
Recorded
Investment

   

Interest
Income
Recognized

 

September 30, 2020:

                                       

With no related allowance recorded:

                                       

Real estate, construction

  $ 136     $ 136     $       $ 136     $    

Real estate, mortgage

    4,305       4,305               4,401       15  

Total

    4,441       4,441               4,537       15  
                                         

With a related allowance recorded:

                                       

Real estate, construction

    213       213       20       214          

Real estate, mortgage

    258       258       78       250       19  

Commercial and industrial

    27       27       4       33          

Total

    498       498       102       497       19  
                                         

Total by class of loans:

                                       

Real estate, construction

    349       349       20       350          

Real estate, mortgage

    4,563       4,563       78       4,651       34  

Commercial and industrial

    27       27       4       33          
                                         

Total

  $ 4,939     $ 4,939     $ 102     $ 5,034     $ 34  

 

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Unpaid
Principal
Balance

   

Recorded
Investment

   

Related
Allowance

   

Average
Recorded
Investment

   

Interest
Income
Recognized

 

December 31, 2019:

                                       

With no related allowance recorded:

                                       

Real estate, construction

  $ 292     $ 292     $       $ 312     $    

Real estate, mortgage

    8,906       8,906               9,075       29  

Commercial and industrial

    217       217               217          
                                         

Total

    9,415       9,415               9,604       29  
                                         

With a related allowance recorded:

                                       

Real estate, construction

    223       223       20       230          

Real estate, mortgage

    624       624       98       614       27  

Commercial and industrial

    39       39       4       41          
                                         

Total

    886       886       122       885       27  
                                         

Total by class of loans:

                                       

Real estate, construction

    515       515       20       542          

Real estate, mortgage

    9,530       9,530       98       9,689       56  

Commercial and industrial

    256       256       4       258          
                                         

Total

  $ 10,301     $ 10,301     $ 122     $ 10,489     $ 56  

 

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6. Allowance for Loan Losses:

 

Transactions in the allowance for loan losses for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and the balances of loans, individually and collectively evaluated for impairment, as of September 30, 2020 and 2019, are as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Gaming

   

Hotel/Motel

   

Real Estate,
Construction

   

Real Estate,
Mortgage

   

Commercial
and Industrial

   

Other

   

Total

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020:

                                         

Allowance for Loan Losses:

                                                       

Beginning balance

  $ 223     $ 779     $ 102     $ 2,454     $ 553     $ 96     $ 4,207  

Charge-offs

                    (17 )     (5,472 )     (261 )     (188 )     (5,938 )

Recoveries

                    24               28       132       184  

Provision

    (34 )     (38 )     (15 )     5,845       120       70       5,948  

Ending Balance

  $ 189     $ 741     $ 94     $ 2,827     $ 440     $ 110     $ 4,401  
                                                         

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2020:

                                         

Allowance for Loan Losses:

                                                       

Beginning Balance

  $ 208     $ 739     $ 83     $ 3,748     $ 448     $ 103     $ 5,329  

Charge-offs

                    (17 )     (5,464 )     (13 )     (48 )     (5,542 )

Recoveries

                    24               5       34       63  

Provision

    (19 )     2       4       4,543               21       4,551  

Ending Balance

  $ 189     $ 741     $ 94     $ 2,827     $ 440     $ 110     $ 4,401  
                                                         

Allowance for Loan Losses, September 30, 2020:

                                         

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $       $       $ 20     $ 249     $ 15     $ 5     $ 289  

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 189     $ 741     $ 74     $ 2,578     $ 425     $ 105     $ 4,112  
                                                         

Total Loans, September 30, 2020:

                                                 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $ 2,827     $       $ 527     $ 7,661     $ 75     $ 16     $ 11,106  

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 17,033     $ 45,735     $ 25,084     $ 137,178     $ 45,285     $ 5,146     $ 275,461  

 

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Gaming

   

Hotel/Motel

   

Real Estate,
Construction

   

Real Estate,
Mortgage

   

Commercial
and Industrial

   

Other

   

Total

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019:

                                         

Allowance for Loan Losses:

                                                       

Beginning balance

  $ 416     $ 1,443     $ 429     $ 2,443     $ 476     $ 133     $ 5,340  

Charge-offs

                    (403 )     (46 )     (591 )     (208 )     (1,248 )

Recoveries

                    6       2       24       90       122  

Provision

    (200 )     127       33       (392 )     524       77       169  

Ending Balance

  $ 216     $ 1,570     $ 65     $ 2,007     $ 433     $ 92     $ 4,383  
                                                         

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2019:

                                         

Allowance for Loan Losses:

                                                       

Beginning Balance

  $ 289     $ 1,666     $ 221     $ 2,224     $ 440     $ 106     $ 4,946  

Charge-offs

                                    (591 )     (69 )     (660 )

Recoveries

                    4               3       31       38  

Provision

    (73 )     (96 )     (160 )     (217 )     581       24       59  

Ending Balance

  $ 216     $ 1,570     $ 65     $ 2,007     $ 433     $ 92     $ 4,383  
                                                         

Allowance for Loan Losses, September 30, 2019:

                                         

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $       $       $ 20     $ 187     $ 67     $ 7     $ 281  

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 216     $ 1,570     $ 45     $ 1,820     $ 366     $ 85     $ 4,102  
                                                         

Total Loans, September 30, 2019:

                                                 

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

  $       $       $ 763     $ 14,002     $ 458     $ 18     $ 15,241  

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

  $ 18,262     $ 47,587     $ 23,270     $ 128,818     $ 25,226     $ 6,411     $ 249,574  

 

 

7. Deposits:

Time deposits of $250,000 or more totaled approximately $22,791,000 and $46,618,000 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

 

8. Shareholders’ Equity:

On April 22, 2020, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.02 per share, which was payable on May 8, 2020, to shareholders of record as of May 4, 2020.

 

 

9. Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures:

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Available for sale securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record other assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis, such as impaired loans and ORE. These non-recurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets. Additionally, the Company is required to disclose, but not record, the fair value of other financial instruments.

  

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Fair Value Hierarchy

The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

 

Level 1 - Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

 

Level 2 - Valuation is based upon quoted market prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

 

Level 3 - Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

 

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used to determine the fair value of financial assets and liabilities.

 

Cash and Due from Banks

The carrying amount shown as cash and due from banks approximates fair value.

 

Available for Sale Securities

The fair value of available for sale securities is based on quoted market prices. The Company’s available for sale securities are reported at their estimated fair value, which is determined utilizing several sources. The primary source is Interactive Data Corporation, which utilizes pricing models that vary based on asset class and include available trade, bid and other market information and whose methodology includes broker quotes, proprietary models and vast descriptive databases. Another source for determining fair value is matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark securities. The Company’s available for sale securities for which fair value is determined through the use of such pricing models and matrix pricing are classified as Level 2 assets. If the fair value of available for sale securities is generated through model-based techniques, including the discounting of estimated cash flows, such securities are classified as Level 3 assets.

 

Held to Maturity Securities

The fair value of held to maturity securities is based on quoted market prices.

 

Other Investments

The carrying amount shown as other investments approximates fair value.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

The carrying amount shown as Federal Home Loan Bank Stock approximates fair value.

 

Loans

The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings for the remaining maturities. The cash flows considered in computing the fair value of such loans are segmented into categories relating to the nature of the contract and collateral based on contractual principal maturities. Appropriate adjustments are made to reflect probable credit losses. Cash flows have not been adjusted for such factors as prepayment risk or the effect of the maturity of balloon notes. The fair value of floating rate loans is estimated to be its carrying value. At each reporting period, the Company determines which loans are impaired. Accordingly, the Company’s impaired loans are reported at their estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis. An allowance for each impaired loan, which are generally collateral-dependent, is calculated based on the fair value of its collateral. The fair value of the collateral is based on appraisals performed by third-party valuation specialists. Factors including the assumptions and techniques utilized by the appraiser are considered by Management. If the recorded investment in the impaired loan exceeds the measure of fair value of the collateral, a valuation allowance is recorded as a component of the allowance for loan losses. Impaired loans are non-recurring Level 3 assets.

 

Other Real Estate

In the course of lending operations, Management may determine that it is necessary to foreclose on the related collateral. Other real estate acquired through foreclosure is carried at fair value, less estimated costs to sell. The fair value of the collateral is based on appraisals performed by third-party valuation specialists. Factors including the assumptions and techniques utilized by the appraiser are considered by Management. If the current appraisal is more than one year old and/or the loan balance is more than $200,000, a new appraisal is obtained. Otherwise, the Bank’s in-house property evaluator and Management will determine the fair value of the collateral, based on comparable sales, market conditions, Management’s plans for disposition and other estimates of fair value obtained from principally independent sources, adjusted for estimated selling costs. Other real estate is a non-recurring Level 3 asset.

 

Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance

The carrying amount of cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance approximates fair value.

 

Deposits

The fair value of non-interest bearing demand and interest bearing savings and demand deposits is the amount reported in the financial statements. The fair value of time deposits is estimated by discounting the cash flows using current rates of time deposits with similar remaining maturities. The cash flows considered in computing the fair value of such deposits are based on contractual maturities, since approximately 98% of time deposits provide for automatic renewal at current interest rates.

 

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank

The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) fixed rate borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flows based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The fair value of FHLB variable rate borrowings is estimated to be its carrying value.

 

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The balances of available for sale securities, which are the only assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy and by investment type, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows (in thousands):

 

           

Fair Value Measurements Using

 
   

Total

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

 

September 30, 2020:

                               

U.S. Treasuries

  $ 20,176     $       $ 20,176     $    

U.S. Government agencies

    2,618               2,618          

Mortgage-backed securities

    83,344               83,344          

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    41,958               41,958          

States and political subdivisions

    36,122               36,122          

Total

  $ 184,218     $       $ 184,218     $    
                                 

December 31, 2019:

                               

U.S. Treasuries

  $ 55,653     $       $ 55,653     $    

U.S. Government agencies

    12,570               12,570          

Mortgage-backed securities

    106,153               106,153          

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    15,488               15,488          

States and political subdivisions

    6,447               6,447          

Total

  $ 196,311     $       $ 196,311     $    

 

Impaired loans, which are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows (in thousands):

 

           

Fair Value Measurements Using

 
   

Total

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

 

September 30, 2020

  $ 397     $       $       $ 397  

December 31, 2019

    764                       764  

 

Other real estate, which is measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows (in thousands):

 

           

Fair Value Measurements Using

 
   

Total

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

 

September 30, 2020

  $ 4,721     $       $       $ 4,721  

December 31, 2019

    7,453                       7,453  

 

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The following table presents a summary of changes in the fair value of other real estate which is measured using level 3 inputs (in thousands):

 

   

For the Nine

   

For the Year

 
   

Months Ended

   

Ended

 
   

September 30, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 7,453     $ 8,943  
                 

Loans transferred to ORE

            1,707  
                 

Sales

    (2,177 )     (2,755 )
                 

Writedowns

    (555 )     (442 )
                 

Balance, end of period

  $ 4,721     $ 7,453  

 

The carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments, by level within the fair value hierarchy, at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, are as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Carrying

   

Fair Value Measurements Using

         
   

Amount

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

September 30, 2020:

                                       

Financial Assets:

                                       

Cash and due from banks

  $ 110,602     $ 110,602     $       $       $ 110,602  

Available for sale securities

    184,218               184,218               184,218  

Held to maturity securities

    63,206               65,974               65,974  

Other investments

    2,574       2,574                       2,574  

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    2,147               2,147               2,147  

Loans, net

    286,567                       285,267       285,267  

Other real estate

    4,721                       4,721       4,721  

Cash surrender value of life insurance

    19,456               19,456               19,456  

Financial Liabilities:

                                       

Deposits:

                                       

Non-interest bearing

    181,890       181,890                       181,890  

Interest bearing

    389,828                       390,373       390,373  

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan

                                 

Bank

    983               1,423               1,423  

 

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Carrying

   

Fair value Measuremeents Using

         
   

Amount

   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

December 31, 2019:

                                       

Financial Assets:

                                       

Cash and due from banks

  $ 29,424     $ 29,424     $       $       $ 29,424  

Available for sale securities

    196,311               196,311               196,311  

Held to maturity securities

    52,231               53,130               53,130  

Other investments

    2,643       2,643                       2,643  

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

    2,129               2,129               2,129  

Loans, net

    264,742                       261,710       261,710  

Other real estate

    7,453                       7,453       7,453  

Cash surrender value of life insurance

    19,381               19,381               19,381  

Financial Liabilities:

                                       

Deposits:

                                       

Non-interest bearing

    122,592       122,592                       122,592  

Interest bearing

    353,551                       354,141       354,141  

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan

                                 

Bank

    3,526               3,730               3,730  

 

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

 

GENERAL

 

The Company is a one-bank holding company headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Company has two subsidiaries, PFC Service Corp., an inactive company, and The Peoples Bank, Biloxi, Mississippi (the “Bank”). The Bank provides a full range of banking, financial and trust services to state, county and local government entities and individuals and small and commercial businesses operating in those portions of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama which are within a fifty mile radius of the Waveland, Wiggins and Gautier branches, the Bank’s three most outlying locations (the “trade area”).

 

The following presents Management's discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Peoples Financial Corporation and Subsidiaries. These comments should be considered in combination with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report on Form 10-Q and the Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

Forward-Looking Information

Congress passed the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 in an effort to encourage corporations to provide information about a company’s anticipated future financial performance. This act provides a safe harbor for such disclosure which protects the companies from unwarranted litigation if actual results are different from management expectations. This report contains forward-looking statements and reflects industry conditions, company performance and financial results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties which could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ from the anticipated results and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, customers, employees and third-party service providers, changes in interest rates and market prices, changes in local economic and business conditions, increased competition for deposits and loans, a deviation in actual experience from the underlying assumptions including the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic used to determine and establish the allowance for loan losses, changes in the availability of funds resulting from reduced liquidity, changes in statutes, government regulations or regulatory policies or practices in general and specifically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and acts of terrorism, weather or other events beyond the Company’s control.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issues several accounting standards updates during the first three quarters of 2020, which have been disclosed in Note 1 to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company does not expect that these updates discussed in the Notes will have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an on-going basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Certain critical accounting policies affect the more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

 

Investments

Investments which are classified as available for sale are stated at fair value. A decline in the market value of an investment below cost that is deemed to be other-than-temporary is charged to earnings for the decline in value deemed to be credit related and a new cost basis in the security is established. The decline in value attributed to non-credit related factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. The determination of the fair value of securities may require Management to develop estimates and assumptions regarding the amount and timing of cash flows.

 

Allowance for loan losses

The Company’s allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) reflects the estimated losses resulting from the inability of its borrowers to make loan payments. The ALL is established and maintained at an amount sufficient to cover the estimated loss associated with the loan portfolio of the Company as of the date of the financial statements. Credit losses arise not only from credit risk, but also from other risks inherent in the lending process including, but not limited to, collateral risk, operation risk, concentration risk and economic risk. As such, all related risks of lending are considered when assessing the adequacy of the ALL. On a quarterly basis, Management estimates the probable level of losses to determine whether the allowance is adequate to absorb reasonably foreseeable, anticipated losses in the existing portfolio based on our past loan loss experience, known and inherent risk in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrowers’ ability to repay and the estimated value of any underlying collateral and current economic conditions. Management believes that the ALL is adequate and appropriate for all periods presented in these financial statements. If there was a deterioration of any of the factors considered by Management in evaluating the ALL, the estimate of loss would be updated, and additional provisions for loan losses may be required. The analysis divides the portfolio into two segments: a pool analysis of loans based upon a five year average loss history which is updated on a quarterly basis and which may be adjusted by qualitative factors by loan type and a specific reserve analysis for those loans considered impaired under GAAP. All credit relationships with an outstanding balance of $100,000 or greater that are included in Management’s loan watch list are individually reviewed for impairment. All losses are charged to the ALL when the loss actually occurs or when a determination is made that a loss is likely to occur; recoveries are credited to the ALL at the time of receipt.

 

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Other Real Estate

Other real estate (“ORE”) includes real estate acquired through foreclosure. Each ORE property is carried at fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is principally based on appraisals performed by third-party valuation specialists. If Management determines that the fair value of a property has decreased subsequent to foreclosure, the Company records a write down which is included in non-interest expense.

 

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee benefit plan liabilities and pension costs are determined utilizing actuarially determined present value calculations. The valuation of the benefit obligation and net periodic expense is considered critical, as it requires Management and its actuaries to make estimates regarding the amount and timing of expected cash outflows including assumptions about mortality, expected service periods and the rate of compensation increases.

 

Income Taxes

GAAP requires the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for deferred income taxes. We use the asset and liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes and provide deferred income taxes for all significant income tax temporary differences. As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements, the Company is required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating our actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items, such as the provision for the allowance for loan losses, for tax and financial reporting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities that are included in our consolidated statement of condition. We must also assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income, and to the extent we believe that recovery is not likely, we must establish a valuation allowance. Significant management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against our net deferred tax assets. To the extent the Company establishes a valuation allowance or adjusts this allowance in a period, we must include an expense or benefit within the tax provision in the consolidated statement of income.

 

GAAP Reconciliation and Explanation

This Form 10-Q contains non-GAAP financial measures determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures include taxable equivalent interest income and taxable equivalent net interest income. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes they are useful for evaluating our operations and performance over periods of time, as well as in managing and evaluating our business and in discussions about our operations and performance. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide users of our financial information with a meaningful measure for assessing our financial results, as well as comparison to financial results for prior periods. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled financial measures used by other companies. A reconciliation of these operating performance measures to GAAP performance measures for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 is included on the following page.

 

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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP PERFORMANCE MEASURES (In thousands)

 

   

Three Months Ended September 30,

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

   

2020

   

2019

 
                                 

Interest income reconciliation:

                               

Interest income - taxable equivalent

  $ 4,786     $ 5,182     $ 14,703     $ 16,026  

Taxable equivalent adjustment

    (103 )     (41 )     (182 )     (155 )
                                 

Interest income (GAAP)

  $ 4,683     $ 5,141     $ 14,521     $ 15,871  
                                 

Net interest income reconciliation:

                               

Net interest income - taxable equivalent

  $ 4,466     $ 4,370     $ 13,390     $ 13,444  

Taxable equivalent adjustment

    (103 )     (41 )     (182 )     (155 )
                                 

Net interest income (GAAP)

  $ 4,363     $ 4,329     $ 13,208     $ 13,289  

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

The Company is a community bank serving the financial and trust needs of its customers in our trade area, which is defined as those portions of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama which are within a fifty mile radius of the Waveland, Wiggins and Gautier branches, the bank subsidiary’s three most outlying locations. Maintaining a strong core deposit base and providing commercial and real estate lending in our trade area are the traditional focuses of the Company. Growth has largely been achieved through de novo branching activity, and it is expected that these strategies will continue to be emphasized in the future.

 

The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus COVID-19 (“COVID-19”) a pandemic in March 2020. The pandemic has resulted in, among other things, a significant stock and global markets decline, disruption in business, leisure and tourism activities as nation-wide stay-at-home orders were mandated, significant strain on the health care industry as it addressed the severity of the health crisis and significant impact on the general economy including high unemployment, a 150 basis point decline in Federal funds rates and unprecedented government stimulus programs.

 

The Company has been proactive in ensuring the safety and health of its employees and customers during the pandemic. These steps include limiting access to branch lobbies as appropriate, installing germ shields in branch lobbies, allowing staff to work remotely, limiting in person meetings and endorsing the usage of face coverings by staff and customers. The Company is following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and state and local orders.

 

Assisting our customers during the pandemic is a priority. The Company has granted modifications by extending payments 90 days to certain customers as a result of the economic challenges of business closures and unemployment resulting from COVID-19. We have also actively participated in the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), a specific stimulus resource designed to provide assistance to small businesses.

 

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The Company reported a net loss of $4,262,000 for the third quarter of 2020 compared with net income of $476,000 for the third quarter of 2019. The Company reported a net loss of $3,416,000 for the first three quarters of 2020 compared with net income of $553,000 for the first three quarters of 2019. Results in 2020 included an increase in the provision for loan losses which was partially offset by an increase in non-interest income and a decrease in non-interest expense as compared with 2019.

 

Managing the net interest margin is a key component of the Company’s earnings strategy. The Federal Reserve reduced rates by 75 basis points during the second half of 2019 as a result of global issues and slowing growth. In March 2020, the Federal Reserve reduced rates by 150 basis points in two emergency moves to respond to the unprecedented economic disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. This material reduction in rates decreased total interest income and total interest expense.

 

Monitoring asset quality, estimating potential losses in our loan portfolio and addressing non-performing loans continue to be a major focus of the Company. A provision for the allowance for loan losses of $4,551,00 was recorded in the third quarter of 2020 as compared with $59,000 for the third quarter of 2019. A provision for the allowance for loan losses of $5,948,000 was recorded for the first three quarters of 2020 as compared with $169,000 for the first three quarters of 2019. The increase in 2020, which is non-COVID-19 related, is primarily the result of specific events impacting one credit. The Company is working diligently to address and reduce its non-performing assets. The Company’s nonaccrual loans totaled $3,955,000 and $9,266,000 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Most of these loans are collateral-dependent, and the Company has rigorously evaluated the value of its collateral to determine potential losses.

 

Non-interest income decreased $129,000 for the third quarter of 2020 as compared with 2019 results. Current year results included a decrease in service charges on deposit accounts of $96,000. Non-interest income increased $825,000 for the first three quarters of 2020 as compared with 2019 results. Current year results included non-recurring gains on sales and calls of securities of $538,000, a gain from the sale of banking house of $318,000 and a gain from the redemption of death benefits on bank owned life insurance of $224,000.

 

Non-interest expense increased $151,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 as compared with 2019 results. This increase for the third quarter of 2020 was primarily the result of the increase in other real estate expense of $375,000, which was partially offset be a decrease in salaries and employee benefits of $220,000 as compared with 2019. Non-interest expense decreased $1,066,000 for the three quarters of 2020 as compared with 2019 results. This decrease for the three quarters of 2020 was primarily the result of the decrease in salaries and employee benefits of $546,000 and other expense of $487,000 as compared with 2019.

 

Total assets at September 30, 2020 increased $94,252,000 as compared with December 31, 2019. Total deposits increased $95,575,000 primarily as governmental entities’ balances increased due to tax collections and some customers maintaining their PPP loan proceeds in their deposit accounts. This increase in deposits funded an increase in cash and due from banks of $81,178,000 and the $17,618,000 increase in loans.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, the amount by which interest income on loans, investments and other interest- earning assets exceeds interest expense on deposits and other borrowed funds, is the single largest component of the Company's income. Management's objective is to provide the largest possible amount of income while balancing interest rate, credit, liquidity and capital risk. Changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities combined with changes in market rates of interest directly affect net interest income.

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 as Compared with Quarter Ended September 30, 2019

The Company’s average interest-earning assets increased approximately $55,559,000, or 10%, from approximately $552,471,000 for the third quarter of 2019 to approximately $608,030,000 for the third quarter of 2020. The Company’s average balance sheet increased primarily as average loans increased approximately $26,345,000 and average balances due from depository institutions increased approximately $53,382,000 while average available for sale taxable securities decreased approximately $31,578,000. The Company’s average loans increased as new loans, primarily as part of the PPP, outpaced principal payments, maturities and charge-offs relating to existing loans. Average balances due from financial institutions increased as an increase in deposits and proceeds from sales and maturity of these securities were held in balances due to depository institutions as the Company managed its liquidity position.

 

The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased by 60 basis points, from 3.75% for the third quarter of 2019 to 3.15% for the third quarter of 2020.   The yield on average loans decreased from 5.10% for the third quarter of 2019 to 4.47% for the third quarter of 2020 primarily as a result of the decrease in rates during 2019 and 2020 discussed in the Overview.

 

Average interest-bearing liabilities increased approximately $13,951,000, or 4%, from approximately $383,763,000 for the third quarter of 2019 to approximately $397,714,000 for the third quarter of 2020. Average savings and interest bearing DDA deposits increased approximately $37,175,000 primarily as several large public fund customers maintained higher balances with our bank subsidiary in the current year and some of the PPP loan proceeds were deposited into customers’ accounts. Average time deposits decreased approximately $17,777,000 as some customers invested their matured time deposit proceeds in savings and interest bearing DDA deposit. Average borrowings from FHLB decreased $5,447,000 as the funds from the increase in deposits reduced the need to borrow.

 

The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities for the third quarter of 2019 was .85% as compared with .32% for the third quarter of 2020.   This decrease is primarily due to decreased rates in 2019 and 2020.

 

The Company’s net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis, which is net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, was 3.16% for the third quarter of 2019 as compared with 2.94% for the third quarter of 2020.

 

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 as Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

The Company’s average interest-earning assets increased approximately $32,192,000, or 6%, from approximately $558,773,000 for the first three quarters of 2019 to approximately $590,965,000 for the first three quarters of 2020. The Company’s average balance sheet increased primarily as average loans increased approximately $14,018000 and average balances due from depository institutions increased approximately $31,657,000, while average available for sale taxable securities decreased approximately $10,675,000. The Company’s average loans increased as new loans, primarily as part of the PPP, outpaced principal payments, maturities and charge-offs relating to existing loans. Average balances due from financial institutions increased as an increase in deposits and proceeds from sales and maturity of these securities were held in balances due from depository institutions as the Company managed its liquidity position.

 

The average yield on earning assets decreased from 3.82% for the first three quarters of 2019 to 3.32% for the first three quarters of 2020. The yield on average loans decreased from 5.23% for the first three quarters of 2019 to 4.61% for the first three quarters of 2020 primarily as a result of the decrease in rates during 2019 and 2020 discussed in the Overview.

 

Average interest-bearing liabilities increased approximately $1,381,000, or 1%, from approximately $396,201,000 for the first three quarters of 2019 to approximately $397,582,000 for the first three quarters of 2020. Average savings and interest bearing DDA balances increased approximately $21,356,000 primarily as several large public fund customers maintained higher balances with our bank subsidiary in the current year and some of the PPP loan proceeds were deposited into customers’ accounts. Average borrowings from FHLB decreased $8,384,000 as the funds from the increase in deposits reduced the need to borrow.

 

The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities for the first three quarters of 2019 was .87% compared with .44% for the first three quarters of 2020. This decrease is primarily due to the decreased rates in 2019 and 2020.

 

The Company’s net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis, which is net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets, was 3.20% for the first three quarters of 2019 as compared with 3.02% for the first three quarters of 2020.

 

The tables on the following pages analyze the changes in tax-equivalent net interest income for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

 

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Analysis of Average Balances, Interest Earned/Paid and Yield

(In Thousands)

 

   

Quarter Ended September 30, 2020

   

Quarter Ended September 30, 2019

 
   

Average Balance

   

Interest Earned/Paid

   

Rate

   

Average Balance

   

Interest Earned/Paid

   

Rate

 

Loans (2)(3)

  $ 289,878     $ 3,242       4.47 %   $ 263,533     $ 3,362       5.10 %
                                                 

Balances due from depository institutions

    68,844       27       0.16 %     15,462       98       2.54 %
                                                 

HTM:

                                               

Taxable

    46,526       332       2.85 %     38,168       290       3.04 %

Non taxable (1)

    15,252       123       3.23 %     16,132       130       3.22 %
                                                 

AFS:

                                               

Taxable

    177,574       986       2.22 %     209,152       1,207       2.31 %

Non taxable (1)

    7,763       63       3.25 %     7,921       91       4.60 %

Other

    2,193       13       2.37 %     2,103       4       0.76 %
                                                 

Total

  $ 608,030     $ 4,786       3.15 %   $ 552,471     $ 5,182       3.75 %

Savings & interest- bearing DDA

  $ 328,876     $ 173       0.21 %   $ 291,701     $ 410       0.56 %
                                                 

Time deposits

    67,846       139       0.82 %     85,623       360       1.68 %
                                                 

Borrowings from FHLB

    992       8       3.23 %     6,439       42       2.61 %
                                                 

Total

  $ 397,714     $ 320       0.32 %   $ 383,763     $ 812       0.85 %
                                                 

Net tax-equivalent spread

              2.83 %                     2.90 %
                                                 

Net tax-equivalent margin on earning assets

      2.94 %                     3.16 %

 

(1) All interest earned is reported on a taxable equivalent basis using a tax rate of 21% in 2020 and 2019. See disclosure of Non-GAAP financial measures on pages 31 and 32.

(2) Loan fees of $219 and $78 for 2020 and 2019, respectively, are included in these figures.

(3) Average balance includes nonaccrual loans.

 

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Analysis of Average Balances, Interest Earned/Paid and Yield

(In Thousands)

 

   

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

   

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

 
   

Average Balance

   

Interest Earned/Paid

   

Rate

   

Average Balance

   

Interest Earned/Paid

   

Rate

 

Loans (2)(3)

  $ 280,672     $ 9,706       4.61 %   $ 266,654     $ 10,466       5.23 %
                                                 

Balances due from depository institutions

    47,970       196       0.54 %     16,313       289       2.36 %
                                                 

HTM:

                                               

Taxable

    39,452       883       2.98 %     37,552       845       3.00 %

Non taxable (1)

    14,849       367       3.30 %     16,643       419       3.36 %
                                                 

AFS:

                                               

Taxable

    199,298       3,333       2.23 %     209,973       3,624       2.30 %

Non taxable (1)

    6,570       193       3.92 %     9,548       339       4.73 %

Other

    2,154       25       1.55 %     2,090       44       2.81 %
                                                 

Total

  $ 590,965     $ 14,703       3.32 %   $ 558,773     $ 16,026       3.82 %

Savings & interest- bearing DDA

  $ 319,734     $ 679       0.28 %   $ 298,378     $ 1,367       0.61 %
                                                 

Time deposits

    75,959       608       1.07 %     87,550       1,015       1.55 %
                                                 

Borrowings from FHLB

    1,889       26       1.84 %     10,273       200       2.60 %
                                                 

Total

  $ 397,582     $ 1,313       0.44 %   $ 396,201     $ 2,582       0.87 %
                                                 

Net tax-equivalent spread

      2.88 %                     2.95 %
                                                 

Net tax-equivalent margin on earning assets

      3.02 %                     3.20 %

 

(1) All interest earned is reported on a taxable equivalent basis using a tax rate of 21% in 2020 and 2019. See disclosure of Non-GAAP financial measures on pages 31 and 32.

(2) Loan fees of $497 and $227 for 2020 and 2019, respectively, are included in these figures.

(3) Average balance includes nonaccrual loans.

 

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Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense

(In Thousands)

 

   

For the Quarter Ended

 
   

September 30, 2020 compared with September 30, 2019

 
   

Volume

   

Rate

   

Rate/Volume

   

Total

 

Interest earned on:

                               
                                 

Loans

  $ 336     $ (415 )   $ (41 )   $ (120 )
                                 

Balances due from financial institutions

    338       (92 )     (317 )     (71 )
                                 

Held to maturity securities:

                               

Taxable

    64       (18 )     (4 )     42  

Non taxable

    (7 )                     (7 )
                                 

Available for sale securities:

                               

Taxable

    (182 )     (46 )     7       (221 )

Non taxable

    (2 )     (27 )     1       (28 )

Other

    1       8               9  
                                 

Total

  $ 548     $ (590 )   $ (354 )   $ (396 )
                                 

Interest paid on:

                               
                                 

Savings & interest-bearing

                               

DDA

  $ 52     $ (257 )   $ (32 )   $ (237 )
                                 

Time deposits

    (75 )     (185 )     39       (221 )
                                 

Borrowings from FHLB

    (36 )     10       (8 )     (34 )
                                 

Total

  $ (59 )   $ (432 )   $ (1 )   $ (492 )

 

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Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense

(In Thousands)

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended

 
   

September 30, 2020 compared with September 30, 2019

 
   

Volume

   

Rate

   

Rate/Volume

   

Total

 

Interest earned on:

                               
                                 

Loans

  $ 550     $ (1,245 )   $ (65 )   $ (760 )
                                 

Balances due from financial institutions

    561       (222 )     (432 )     (93 )
                                 

Held to maturity securities:

                               

Taxable

    43       (5 )             38  

Non taxable

    (85 )     42       (9 )     (52 )
                                 

Available for sale securities:

                               

Taxable

    (184 )     (112 )     5       (291 )

Non taxable

    (106 )     (59 )     19       (146 )

Other

    1       (20 )             (19 )
                                 

Total

  $ 780     $ (1,621 )   $ (482 )   $ (1,323 )
                                 

Interest paid on:

                               
                                 

Savings & interest-bearing

                               

DDA

  $ 98     $ (733 )   $ (53 )   $ (688 )
                                 

Time deposits

    (134 )     (314 )     41       (407 )
                                 

Borrowings from FHLB

    (163 )     (59 )     48       (174 )
                                 

Total

  $ (199 )   $ (1,106 )   $ 36     $ (1,269 )

 

Provision for the Allowance for Loan Losses

In the normal course of business, the Company assumes risk in extending credit to its customers. This credit risk is managed through compliance with the loan policy, which is approved by the Board of Directors. The policy establishes guidelines relating to underwriting standards, including but not limited to financial analysis, collateral valuation, lending limits, pricing considerations and loan grading. The Company’s Loan Review and Special Assets Departments play key roles in monitoring the loan portfolio and managing problem loans. New loans and, on a periodic basis, existing loans are reviewed to evaluate compliance with the loan policy. Loan customers in concentrated industries such as gaming and hotel/motel, as well as the exposure for out of area; residential and land development; construction and commercial real estate loans, and their direct and indirect impact on its operations are evaluated on a monthly basis. Loan delinquencies and deposit overdrafts are closely monitored in order to identify developing problems as early as possible. Lenders experienced in workout scenarios consult with loan officers and customers to address non-performing loans. A watch list of credits which pose a potential loss to the Company is prepared based on the loan grading system. This list forms the foundation of the Company’s allowance for loan loss computation.

 

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Management relies on its guidelines and existing methodology to monitor the performance of its loan portfolio and identify and estimate potential losses based on the best available information. The potential effect of the continuing decline in real estate values and actual losses incurred by the Company were key factors in our analysis. Much of the Company’s loan portfolio is collateral-dependent, requiring careful consideration of changes in the value of the collateral.

 

The Company’s analysis includes evaluating the current values of collateral securing all nonaccrual loans. Even though nonaccrual loans were $3,955,000 and $9,266,000 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, specific reserves of only $52,000 and $59,000, respectively, have been allocated to these loans as collateral values appear sufficient to cover loan losses or the loan balances have been charged down to their realizable value.

 

Additional consideration was given to the impact of COVID-19 on the loan portfolio. The Company granted modifications by extending payments 90 days or granting interest only payments for 3 – 6 months for certain customers as a result of the economic challenges of business closures and unemployment resulting from COVID-19. These credits were generally current at the time they were modified. In compliance with guidance from the regulatory and accounting authorities, these modifications have not been classified as troubled debt restructurings at September 30, 2020. The Company continues its policy of closely monitoring past due loans and deposit overdrafts which may serve as indicators of performance issues. Proactive outreach to our loan customers has also been emphasized.

 

In addition to the factors considered when assessing risk in the loan portfolio which are identified in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report, the Company included the potential negative impact of COVID-19 on its loan portfolio in performing this risk assessment as of September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, a general reserve of approximately $320,000 was allocated to non-classified loans as a result of COVID-19. As of September 30, 2020, no specific reserves were allocated to classified loans as a result of COVID-19.

 

The Company’s on-going, systematic evaluation resulted in the Company recording a provision for the allowance for loan losses of $4,551,000 and $59,000 for the third quarters of 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $5,948,000 and $169,000 for the first three quarters of 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase in the third quarter of 2020 is the direct result of a charge-off of $5,429,000 of one credit that was on nonaccrual and in bankruptcy. This loss is the result of specific events impacting this specific customer and was not related to COVID-19. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 1.54% and 1.56% at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company believes that its allowance for loan losses is appropriate as of September 30, 2020.

 

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The allowance for loan losses is an estimate, and as such, events may occur in the future which may affect its accuracy. The Company anticipates that it is possible that additional information will be gathered in future quarters which may require an adjustment to the allowance for loan losses. Management will continue to closely monitor its portfolio and take such action as it deems appropriate to accurately report its financial condition and results of operations.

 

Non-interest income

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 as Compared with Quarter Ended September 30, 2019

Non-interest income decreased $129,000 for the third quarter of 2020 as compared with the third quarter of 2019. Results in the third quarter of 2020 included the decrease in service charges on deposit accounts of $96,000 due the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy and consumer spending in 2020.

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 as Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Non-interest income increased $825,000 for the first three quarters of 2020 as compared with the first three quarters of 2019. Results for the first three quarters of 2020 included an increase in gains from the sale of securities of $477,000 and an increase in other income of $510,000 as the Company realized a gain from death benefits from life insurance of $224,000 and a gain from the sale of banking house of $318,000. This increase was partially offset by the decrease in service charges on deposit accounts of $174,000 primarily due the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy and consumer spending in 2020.

 

Non-interest expense

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 as Compared with Quarter Ended September 30, 2019

Total non-interest expense increased $151,000 for the third quarter of 2020 as compared with the third quarter of 2019. In 2020, other real estate expenses increased $375,000, which was partially offset by the decrease in salaries and employee benefits of $220,000 and net occupancy of $51,000.

 

Salaries and employee benefits decreased as a result of attrition and a reduction in costs associated with the retiree health plan.

 

Net occupancy expense decreased as the Company was able to eliminate some redundant telecommunication costs.

 

ORE expense increased as write-downs in the value of ORE were higher in 2020.

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 as Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Total non-interest expense decreased $1,066,000 for the first three quarters of 2020 as compared with the first three quarters of 2019. In 2020, salaries and employee benefits decreased $546,000, net occupancy decreased $158,000, equipment rentals, depreciation and maintenance expenses decreased $99,000 and other expense decreased $487,000. These decreases were partially offset by other real estate expense, which increased $251,000

 

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Salaries and employee benefits decreased as a result of attrition and a reduction in costs associates with the retiree health plan.

 

Net occupancy expense decreased as the Company was able to eliminate some redundant telecommunication costs.

 

Equipment rentals, depreciation and maintenance decreased as the Company was able to reduce inefficient costs.

 

ORE expense increased as write-downs in the value of ORE were higher in 2020.

 

Other expense primarily decreased as advertising costs were reduced by $137,000 and legal fees were reduced by $166,000. Advertising expenditures have been curtailed as a result of COVID-19. Prior year results included expense of $201,000 in settlement of a lawsuit.

 

Income Taxes

At December 31, 2014, the Company established a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. Until such time as the Company returns to sustained earnings, and it is determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized, no income tax benefit or expense will generally be recorded.

 

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Cash and due from banks increased $81,178,000 at September 30, 2020, as compared with December 31, 2019 in the management of the bank subsidiary’s liquidity position.    

 

Loan increased $17,618,000 at September 30, 2020, as compared with December 31, 2019 as new loans, particularly relating to the PPP program, outpaced principal payments, maturities and charge-offs relating to existing loans.

 

Total deposits increased $95,575,000 at September 30, 2020, as compared with December 31, 2019. Typically, significant increases or decreases in total deposits and/or significant fluctuations among the different types of deposits from quarter to quarter are anticipated by Management as customers in the casino industry and county and municipal entities reallocate their resources periodically. In addition, some of the PPP loan proceeds were deposited into customers’ accounts.

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND CAPITAL ADEQUACY

 

Strength, security and stability have been the hallmark of the Company since its founding in 1985 and of its bank subsidiary since its founding in 1896. A strong capital foundation is fundamental to the continuing prosperity of the Company and the security of its customers and shareholders.

 

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As of September 30, 2020, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the bank subsidiary as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the bank subsidiary must have a Total risk-based capital ratio of 10.00% or greater, a Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio of 6.50% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.00% or greater and a Leverage capital ratio of 5.00% or greater. As of January 1, 2019, the Company must have a capital conservation buffer above these requirements of 2.50%. There are no conditions or events since that notification that Management believes have changed the bank subsidiary’s category.

 

The Company’s actual capital amounts and ratios and required minimum capital amounts and ratios as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, are as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Actual

   

For Capital Adequacy Purposes

 
   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

 

September 30, 2020:

                               

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  $ 92,577       22.98 %   $ 32,233       8.00 %

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

    88,176       21.88 %     18,131       4.50 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

    88,176       21.88 %     24,174       6.00 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

    88,176       13.74 %     25,673       4.00 %
                                 

December 31, 2019:

                               

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  $ 96,632       26.22 %   $ 29,487       8.00 %

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

    92,425       25.08 %     16,586       4.50 %
                                 

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

    92,425       25.08 %     22,115       6.00 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

    92,425       15.26 %     24,230       4.00 %

 

The actual capital amounts and ratios and required minimum capital amounts and ratios for the Bank as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, are as follows (in thousands):

 

                   

For Capital Adequacy

                 
   

Actual

   

Purposes

   

To Be Well Capitalized

 
   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

 

September 30, 2020:

                                               

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  $ 89,874       22.45 %   $ 32,026       8.00 %   $ 40,033       10.00 %

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

    85,474       21.35 %     18,015       4.50 %     26,021       6.50 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

    85,474       21.35 %     24,020       6.00 %     32,026       8.00 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

    85,474       12.43 %     27,506       4.00 %     34,382       5.00 %
                                                 

December 31, 2019:

                                               

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

  $ 93,228       25.48 %   $ 29,274       8.00 %   $ 36,592       10.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)     89,021       24.33 %     16,466       4.50 %     23,785       6.50 %
                                                 

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)

    89,021       24.33 %     21,955       6.00 %     29,274       8.00 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)

    89,021       14.72 %     24,198       4.00 %     30,248       5.00 %

 

Management continues to emphasize the importance of maintaining the appropriate capital levels of the Company and has established the goal of being “well-capitalized” by the banking regulatory authorities.

 

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LIQUIDITY

 

Liquidity represents the Company's ability to adequately provide funds to satisfy demands from depositors, borrowers and other commitments by either converting assets to cash or accessing new or existing sources of funds. Management monitors these funds requirements in such a manner as to satisfy these demands and provide the maximum earnings on its earning assets. The Company manages and monitors its liquidity position through a number of methods, including through the computation of liquidity risk targets and the preparation of various analyses of its funding sources and utilization of those sources on a monthly basis. The Company also uses proforma liquidity projections which are updated on a monthly basis in the management of its liquidity needs and also conducts periodic contingency testing on its liquidity plan.

 

Deposits, payments of principal and interest on loans, proceeds from maturities of investment securities and earnings on investment securities are the principal sources of funds for the Company. Borrowings from the FHLB, federal funds sold and federal funds purchased are utilized by the Company to manage its daily liquidity position. The Company has also been approved to participate in the Federal Reserve Bank’s Discount Window Primary Credit Program, which it intends to use only as a contingency.

 

The Company actively participated in the PPP, facilitating approximately $23 million in funding. As an additional liquidity resource for this funding, the Company was approved to participate in the Federal Reserve Bank’s PPP Liquidity Facility.

 

 

REGULATORY MATTERS

 

During 2016, Management identified opportunities for improving information technology operations and security, risk management and earnings, addressing asset quality concerns, analyzing and assessing the Bank’s management and staffing needs, and managing concentrations of credit risk as a result of its own investigation as well as examinations performed by certain bank regulatory agencies. In concert with the regulators, the Company had identified specific corrective steps and actions to enhance its information technology operations and security, risk management, earnings, asset quality and staffing. The Company and the Bank may not declare or pay any cash dividends without the prior written approval of their regulators.

 

Item 4: Controls and Procedures

 

As of September 30, 2020, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

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There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period ended September 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1: Legal Proceedings

 

The Bank is involved in various legal matters and claims which are being defended and handled in the ordinary course of business. None of these matters is expected, in the opinion of Management, to have a material adverse effect upon the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

 

Item 5: Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

(a) Exhibits

                                    

  Exhibit 31.1: Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002
  Exhibit 31.2: Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002
  Exhibit 32.1: Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350
  Exhibit 32.2: Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350
 

Exhibit 101

The following materials from the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Condition at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, (iv) Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the quarters ended September ended March 31, 2019, June 30, 2019 and September 30, 219 and March 31, 2020, June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and (vi) Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirement of Section 13 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.

 

PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Registrant)

 

 

Date:

 

 November 10, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

   /s/ Chevis C. Swetman

 

   Chevis C. Swetman

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(principal executive officer)

 

 

 

Date:

 

 November 10, 2020 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

       /s/ Lauri A. Wood

 

    Lauri A. Wood

Chief Financial Officer and Controller

(principal financial and accounting officer)

 

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