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ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2020 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

_________________________

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark one)

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

             FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2020

 

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

             

             For the transition period from _______to_______

 

 

Commission file number 001-36452

 

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware

26-0734029

(State or Other Jurisdiction of 

Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

2500 Woodcrest Place, Birmingham, Alabama

35209

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(205) 949-0302

(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 exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $.001 per share

SFBS

NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or Section 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). 

Yes ☒ No ☐

 

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

 

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

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if 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 Act).  Yes ☐ No ☒

 

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

 

Class Outstanding as of April 27, 2020
Common stock, $.001 par value 53,844,009

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3
        Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements 3
        Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 22
        Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk  34
        Item 4. Controls and Procedures 35
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  36
        Item 1. Legal Proceedings 36
        Item 1A. Risk Factors 36
        Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 37
        Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 37
        Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures 37
        Item 5.  Other Information 37
        Item 6.  Exhibits 37

 

EX-31.01 SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF THE CEO

EX-31.02 SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF THE CFO

EX-32.01 SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF THE CEO

EX-32.02 SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF THE CFO

 

 

 

 

 

 
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 
                 
   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
   

(Unaudited)

      (1)  

ASSETS

               

Cash and due from banks

  $ 80,461     $ 78,618  

Interest-bearing balances due from depository institutions

    297,943       451,509  

Federal funds sold

    306,127       100,473  

Cash and cash equivalents

    684,531       630,600  

Available for sale debt securities, at fair value

    826,782       759,399  

Held to maturity debt securities (fair value of $250 at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019)

    250       250  

Mortgage loans held for sale

    6,747       6,312  

Loans

    7,568,836       7,261,451  

Less allowance for loan losses

    (85,414 )     (76,584 )

Loans, net

    7,483,422       7,184,867  

Premises and equipment, net

    55,992       56,496  

Accrued interest and dividends receivable

    25,314       26,262  

Deferred tax assets, net

    23,723       25,566  

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets

    7,448       8,178  

Bank owned life insurance contracts

    210,847       209,395  

Goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets

    14,111       14,179  

Other assets

    25,715       26,149  

Total assets

  $ 9,364,882     $ 8,947,653  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

               

Liabilities:

               

Deposits:

               

Noninterest-bearing

  $ 1,925,626     $ 1,749,879  

Interest-bearing

    5,907,029       5,780,554  

Total deposits

    7,832,655       7,530,433  

Federal funds purchased

    543,623       470,749  

Other borrowings

    64,707       64,703  

Accrued interest payable

    12,399       11,934  

Other liabilities

    29,613       27,152  

Total liabilities

    8,482,997       8,104,971  

Stockholders' equity:

               

Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; 1,000,000 authorized and undesignated at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019

    -       -  

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 53,844,009 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2020, and 53,623,740 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019

    54       54  

Additional paid-in capital

    221,901       219,766  

Retained earnings

    641,980       616,611  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    17,448       5,749  

Total stockholders' equity attributable to ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

    881,383       842,180  

Noncontrolling interest

    502       502  

Total stockholders' equity

    881,885       842,682  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 9,364,882     $ 8,947,653  

 

(1) derived from audited financial statements.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

(Unaudited)

 
   

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Interest income:

               

Interest and fees on loans

  $ 89,385     $ 85,524  

Taxable securities

    5,154       3,746  

Nontaxable securities

    233       446  

Federal funds sold

    277       1,219  

Other interest and dividends

    1,718       2,764  

Total interest income

    96,767       93,699  

Interest expense:

               

Deposits

    16,745       22,145  

Borrowed funds

    2,382       2,776  

Total interest expense

    19,127       24,921  

Net interest income

    77,640       68,778  

Provision for loan losses

    13,584       4,885  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

    64,056       63,893  

Noninterest income:

               

Service charges on deposit accounts

    1,916       1,702  

Mortgage banking

    1,071       575  

Credit cards

    1,765       1,576  

Increase in cash surrender value life insurance

    1,453       762  

Other operating income

    469       329  

Total noninterest income

    6,674       4,944  

Noninterest expense:

               

Salaries and employee benefits

    15,658       14,265  

Equipment and occupancy

    2,400       2,259  

Third party processing and other services

    3,345       2,411  

Professional services

    948       994  

FDIC and other regulatory assessments

    1,332       1,019  

Other real estate owned

    601       22  

Other operating expense

    3,636       4,358  

Total noninterest expense

    27,920       25,328  

Income before income taxes

    42,810       43,509  

Provision for income taxes

    8,032       8,499  

Net income

    34,778       35,010  

Dividends on preferred stock

    -       -  

Net income available to common stockholders

  $ 34,778     $ 35,010  

Basic earnings per common share

  $ 0.65     $ 0.65  

Diluted earnings per common share

  $ 0.64     $ 0.65  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

(In thousands)

 

(Unaudited)

 
   

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Net income

  $ 34,778     $ 35,010  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

               

Unrealized net holding gains arising during period from securities available for sale, net of tax of $3,110 and $1,002 for 2020 and 2019, respectively

    11,699       3,772  

Comprehensive income

  $ 46,477     $ 38,782  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

(Unaudited)

 
   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
                                           

Accumulated

                 
                           

Additional

           

Other

           

Total

 
   

Common

   

Preferred

   

Common

   

Paid-in

   

Retained

   

Comprehensive

   

Noncontrolling

   

Stockholders'

 
   

Shares

   

Stock

   

Stock

   

Capital

   

Earnings

   

Income (loss)

   

Interest

   

Equity

 

Balance, January 1, 2019

    53,375,195     $ -     $ 53     $ 218,521     $ 500,868     $ (4,741 )   $ 502     $ 715,203  

Common dividends declared, $0.15 per share

    -       -       -       -       (8,025 )     -       -       (8,025 )

Issue restricted shares pursuant to stock incentives

    2,700       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  

Issue shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options

    117,313       -       -       797       -       -       -       797  

45,187 shares of common stock withheld in net settlement upon exercise of stock options

    -       -       -       (1,453 )     -       -       -       (1,453 )

Stock-based compensation expense

    -       -       -       282       -       -       -       282  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

    -       -       -       -       -       3,772       -       3,772  

Net income

    -       -       -       -       35,010       -       -       35,010  

Balance, March 31, 2019

    53,495,208     $ -     $ 53     $ 218,147     $ 527,853     $ (969 )   $ 502     $ 745,586  
                                                                 

Balance, January 1, 2020

    53,623,740     $ -     $ 54     $ 219,766     $ 616,611     $ 5,749     $ 502     $ 842,682  

Common dividends declared, $0.175 per share

    -       -       -       -       (9,409 )     -       -       (9,409 )

Issue restricted shares pursuant to stock incentives

    15,300       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  

Issue shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options

    204,969       -       -       2,261       -       -       -       2,261  

11,031 shares of common stock withheld in net settlement upon exercise of stock options

    -       -       -       (403 )     -       -       -       (403 )

Stock-based compensation expense

    -       -       -       277       -       -       -       277  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

    -       -       -       -       -       11,699       -       11,699  

Net income

    -       -       -       -       34,778       -       -       34,778  

Balance, March 31, 2020

    53,844,009     $ -     $ 54     $ 221,901     $ 641,980     $ 17,448     $ 502     $ 881,885  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

(In thousands) (Unaudited)

 
   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

               

Net income

  $ 34,778     $ 35,010  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by

               

Deferred tax (benefit) expense

    (1,267 )     1,068  

Provision for loan losses

    13,584       4,885  

Depreciation

    921       917  

Accretion on acquired loans

    -       (91 )

Amortization of core deposit intangible

    68       68  

Net amortization of debt securities available for sale

    966       626  

Decrease (increase) in accrued interest and dividends receivable

    948       (2,928 )

Stock-based compensation expense

    277       282  

Increase in accrued interest payable

    465       1,095  

Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale

    36,308       15,581  

Originations of mortgage loans held for sale

    (35,672 )     (16,109 )

Gain on sale of mortgage loans held for sale

    (1,071 )     (575 )

Net (gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned and repossessed assets

    (24 )     2  

Write down of other real estate owned and repossessed assets

    587       20  

Operating losses of tax credit partnerships

    3       35  

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance contracts

    (1,453 )     (762 )

Net change in other assets, liabilities, and other operating activities

    2,814       2,550  

Net cash provided by operating activities

    52,232       41,674  

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

               

Purchase of debt securities available for sale

    (80,149 )     (65,507 )

Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of debt securities available for sale

    26,778       28,469  

Purchase of debt securities held to maturity

    -       (250 )

Investment in tax credit partnership and SBIC

    (111 )     -  

Increase in loans

    (312,426 )     (129,977 )

Purchase of premises and equipment

    (417 )     (759 )

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned and repossessed assets

    454       48  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (365,871 )     (167,976 )

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

               

Net increase in non-interest-bearing deposits

    175,747       15,362  

Net increase in interest-bearing deposits

    126,475       152,596  

Net increase in federal funds purchased

    72,874       84,653  

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    2,261       797  

Taxes paid in net settlement of tax obligation upon exercise of stock options

    (403 )     (1,453 )

Dividends paid on common stock

    (9,384 )     (8,019 )

Net cash provided by financing activities

    367,570       243,936  

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    53,931       117,634  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    630,600       681,895  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 684,531     $ 799,529  

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE

               

Cash paid for:

               

Interest

  $ 18,662     $ 23,826  

Income taxes

    400       1,533  

Income tax refund

    -       (2 )

NONCASH TRANSACTIONS

               

Other real estate acquired in settlement of loans

  $ 287     $ 381  

Dividends declared

    9,409       8,025  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.                

 

 

 

 

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SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 1 - GENERAL

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements in this report have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Regulation S-X and the instructions for Form 10-Q, and have not been audited. These consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position and the consolidated results of operations for the interim periods have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal nature. The consolidated results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations which ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) may achieve for future interim periods or the entire year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

All reported amounts are in thousands except share and per share data.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The Company was prepared to fully adopt Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326)” as of January 1, 2020 prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act on March 27, 2020, which provided financial institutions with the option to delay adoption of ASU 2016-13.  The Company has decided to delay its adoption until the earlier of the date on which the national emergency concerning COVID-19 terminates or December 31, 2020, with an effective retrospective implementation date of January 1, 2020.

 

The allowance for loan losses as of March 31, 2020 is determined under the Company’s incurred loss model. Qualitative adjustments were made to the amount of the allowance to take into effect management’s estimates of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the local and regional markets which the Company operates. Further discussion of the allowance for loan losses is included in Note 5 – Loans.

 

 

NOTE 2 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

Cash on hand, cash items in process of collection, amounts due from banks, and federal funds sold are included in cash and cash equivalents.

 

 

NOTE 3 - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per common share include the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options.

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 
   

(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Data)

 

Earnings per common share

               

Weighted average common shares outstanding

    53,704,224       53,465,091  

Net income available to common stockholders

  $ 34,778     $ 35,010  

Basic earnings per common share

  $ 0.65     $ 0.65  
                 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

    53,704,224       53,465,091  

Dilutive effects of assumed conversions and exercise of stock options and warrants

    463,190       611,447  

Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding

    54,167,414       54,076,538  

Net income available to common stockholders

  $ 34,778     $ 35,010  

Diluted earnings per common share

  $ 0.64     $ 0.65  

 

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NOTE 4 - SECURITIES

 

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are summarized as follows:

 

   

Amortized Cost

   

Gross Unrealized Gain

   

Gross Unrealized Loss

   

Fair Value

 

March 31, 2020

 

(In Thousands)

 

Available for sale debt securities

                               

U.S. Treasury Securities

  $ 48,956     $ 826     $ -     $ 49,782  

Government Agency Securities

    18,188       405       -       18,593  

Mortgage-backed securities

    529,126       17,305       -       546,431  

State and municipal securities

    50,989       353       (14 )     51,328  

Corporate debt

    157,496       3,652       (500 )     160,648  

Total

  $ 804,755     $ 22,541     $ (514 )   $ 826,782  

Held to maturity debt securities

                               

State and municipal securities

  $ 250     $ -     $ -     $ 250  

Total

  $ 250     $ -     $ -     $ 250  
                                 

December 31, 2019

                               

Available for sale debt securities

                               

U.S. Treasury Securities

  $ 48,923     $ 291     $ (4 )   $ 49,210  

Government Agency Securities

    18,245       143       (2 )     18,386  

Mortgage-backed securities

    470,513       4,859       (1,318 )     474,054  

State and municipal securities

    56,951       335       (14 )     57,272  

Corporate debt

    157,549       3,098       (170 )     160,477  

Total

  $ 752,181     $ 8,726     $ (1,508 )   $ 759,399  

Held to maturity debt securities

                               

State and municipal securities

  $ 250     $ -     $ -     $ 250  

Total

  $ 250     $ -     $ -     $ 250  

 

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 by contractual maturity are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities since the mortgages underlying the securities may be called or prepaid with or without penalty.  Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories along with the other categories of debt securities.

 

   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
   

Amortized Cost

   

Fair Value

   

Amortized Cost

   

Fair Value

 
   

(In thousands)

 

Available for sale debt securities

                               

Due within one year

  $ 59,924     $ 60,306     $ 58,722     $ 58,975  

Due from one to five years

    83,414       84,963       90,034       91,005  

Due from five to ten years

    130,876       133,641       129,501       131,914  

Due after ten years

    1,415       1,441       3,411       3,451  

Mortgage-backed securities

    529,126       546,431       470,513       474,054  
    $ 804,755     $ 826,782     $ 752,181     $ 759,399  
                                 

Held to maturity debt securities

                               

Due from one to five years

  $ 250     $ 250     $ 250     $ 250  
    $ 250     $ 250     $ 250     $ 250  

 

All mortgage-backed securities are with government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) such as Federal National Mortgage Association, Government National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Bank, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

 

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The following table identifies, as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company’s investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 or more months.  At March 31, 2020, 4 of the Company’s 678 debt securities had been in an unrealized loss position for 12 or more months.  The Company does not intend to sell these securities, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of their amortized cost, which may be maturity; accordingly, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2020.  Further, the Company believes any deterioration in value of its current investment securities is attributable to changes in market interest rates and not credit quality of the issuer.

 

   

Less Than Twelve Months

   

Twelve Months or More

   

Total

 
   

Gross

           

Gross

           

Gross

         
   

Unrealized

           

Unrealized

           

Unrealized

         
   

Losses

   

Fair Value

   

Losses

   

Fair Value

   

Losses

   

Fair Value

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

March 31, 2020

                                               

State and municipal securities

  $ (10 )   $ 3,582     $ (4 )   $ 721     $ (14 )   $ 4,303  

Corporate debt

    (500 )     15,478       -       -       (500 )     15,478  

Total

  $ (510 )   $ 19,060     $ (4 )   $ 721     $ (514 )   $ 19,781  
                                                 

December 31, 2019

                                               

U.S. Treasury Securities

  $ (4 )   $ 3,012     $ -     $ -     $ (4 )   $ 3,012  

Government Agency Securities

    (2 )     266       -       -       (2 )     266  

Mortgage-backed securities

    (1,206 )     153,330       (112 )     24,911       (1,318 )     178,241  

State and municipal securities

    (4 )     1,900       (10 )     2,647       (14 )     4,547  

Corporate debt

    (170 )     19,981       -       -       (170 )     19,981  

Total

  $ (1,386 )   $ 178,489     $ (122 )   $ 27,558     $ (1,508 )   $ 206,047  

 

The carrying value of investment securities pledged to secure public funds on deposit and for other purposes as required by law was $437.6 million and $389.9 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

 

NOTE 5 – LOANS

 

The following table details the Company’s loans at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

   

March 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 
   

(Dollars In Thousands)

 

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 2,771,307     $ 2,696,210  

Real estate - construction

    548,578       521,392  

Real estate - mortgage:

               

Owner-occupied commercial

    1,678,532       1,587,478  

1-4 family mortgage

    675,870       644,188  

Other mortgage

    1,834,137       1,747,394  

Subtotal: Real estate - mortgage

    4,188,539       3,979,060  

Consumer

    60,412       64,789  

Total Loans

    7,568,836       7,261,451  

Less: Allowance for loan losses

    (85,414 )     (76,584 )

Net Loans

  $ 7,483,422     $ 7,184,867  
                 
                 

Commercial, financial and agricultural

    36.61

%

    37.13

%

Real estate - construction

    7.25

%

    7.18

%

Real estate - mortgage:

               

Owner-occupied commercial

    22.18

%

    21.86

%

1-4 family mortgage

    8.93

%

    8.87

%

Other mortgage

    24.23

%

    24.07

%

Subtotal: Real estate - mortgage

    55.34

%

    54.80

%

Consumer

    0.80

%

    0.89

%

Total Loans

    100.00

%

    100.00

%

 

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The credit quality of the loan portfolio is summarized no less frequently than quarterly using categories similar to the standard asset classification system used by the federal banking agencies.  The following table presents credit quality indicators for the loan loss portfolio segments and classes.  These categories are utilized to develop the associated allowance for loan losses using historical losses adjusted for current economic conditions defined as follows:

 

 

Pass – loans which are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor(s) or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell, of any underlying collateral.

 

 

Special Mention – loans with potential weakness that may, if not reversed or corrected, weaken the credit or inadequately protect the Company’s position at some future date.  These loans are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant an adverse classification.

 

 

Substandard – loans that exhibit well-defined weakness or weaknesses that presently jeopardize debt repayment.  These loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

 

Doubtful – loans that have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable.

 

Loans by credit quality indicator as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

 

           

Special

                         

March 31, 2020

 

Pass

   

Mention

   

Substandard

   

Doubtful

   

Total

 
                                         
   

(In Thousands)

 

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 2,708,845     $ 17,902     $ 44,560     $ -     $ 2,771,307  

Real estate - construction

    542,659       4,136       1,783       -       548,578  

Real estate - mortgage:

                                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    1,658,909       11,014       8,609       -       1,678,532  

1-4 family mortgage

    671,407       2,080       2,383       -       675,870  

Other mortgage

    1,824,825       7,557       1,755       -       1,834,137  

Total real estate - mortgage

    4,155,141       20,651       12,747       -       4,188,539  

Consumer

    60,403       -       9       -       60,412  

Total

  $ 7,467,048     $ 42,689     $ 59,099     $ -     $ 7,568,836  
                                         
           

Special

                         

December 31, 2019

 

Pass

   

Mention

   

Substandard

   

Doubtful

   

Total

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 2,629,487     $ 46,176     $ 20,547     $ -     $ 2,696,210  

Real estate - construction

    512,373       4,731       4,288       -       521,392  

Real estate - mortgage:

                                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    1,555,283       18,240       13,955       -       1,587,478  

1-4 family mortgage

    639,959       2,787       1,442       -       644,188  

Other mortgage

    1,735,869       10,018       1,507       -       1,747,394  

Total real estate - mortgage

    3,931,111       31,045       16,904       -       3,979,060  

Consumer

    64,789       -       -       -       64,789  

Total

  $ 7,137,760     $ 81,952     $ 41,739     $ -     $ 7,261,451  

 

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Loans by performance status as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

 

March 31, 2020

 

Performing

   

Nonperforming

   

Total

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 2,756,132     $ 15,175     $ 2,771,307  

Real estate - construction

    546,774       1,804       548,578  

Real estate - mortgage:

                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    1,668,297       10,235       1,678,532  

1-4 family mortgage

    674,134       1,736       675,870  

Other mortgage

    1,829,244       4,893       1,834,137  

Total real estate - mortgage

    4,171,675       16,864       4,188,539  

Consumer

    60,387       25       60,412  

Total

  $ 7,534,968     $ 33,868     $ 7,568,836  
                         

December 31, 2019

 

Performing

   

Nonperforming

   

Total

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Commercial, financial

                       

and agricultural

  $ 2,681,280     $ 14,930     $ 2,696,210  

Real estate - construction

    519,803       1,589       521,392  

Real estate - mortgage:

                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    1,576,652       10,826       1,587,478  

1-4 family mortgage

    641,875       2,313       644,188  

Other mortgage

    1,740,963       6,431       1,747,394  

Total real estate - mortgage

    3,959,490       19,570       3,979,060  

Consumer

    64,766       23       64,789  

Total

  $ 7,225,339     $ 36,112     $ 7,261,451  

 

Loans by past due status as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

 

March 31, 2020

 

Past Due Status (Accruing Loans)

                         
                           

Total Past

                         
   

30-59 Days

   

60-89 Days

   

90+ Days

   

Due

   

Non-Accrual

   

Current

   

Total Loans

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 1,859     $ 211     $ 45     $ 2,115     $ 15,130     $ 2,754,062     $ 2,771,307  

Real estate - construction

    -       -       -       -       1,804       546,774       548,578  

Real estate - mortgage:

                                                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    2,389       1,778       -       4,167       10,235       1,664,130       1,678,532  

1-4 family mortgage

    2,191       -       -       2,191       1,736       671,943       675,870  

Other mortgage

    -       -       4,893       4,893       -       1,829,244       1,834,137  

Total real estate - mortgage

    4,580       1,778       4,893       11,251       11,971       4,165,317       4,188,539  

Consumer

    83       31       16       130       9       60,273       60,412  

Total

  $ 6,522     $ 2,020     $ 4,954     $ 13,496     $ 28,914     $ 7,526,426     $ 7,568,836  

 

December 31, 2019

 

Past Due Status (Accruing Loans)

                         
                           

Total Past

                         
   

30-59 Days

   

60-89 Days

   

90+ Days

   

Due

   

Non-Accrual

   

Current

   

Total Loans

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 3,135     $ 344     $ 201     $ 3,680     $ 14,729     $ 2,677,801     $ 2,696,210  

Real estate - construction

    830       -       -       830       1,589       518,973       521,392  

Real estate - mortgage:

                                                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    917       7,242       -       8,159       10,826       1,568,493       1,587,478  

1-4 family mortgage

    1,638       567       873       3,078       1,440       639,670       644,188  

Other mortgage

    -       -       4,924       4,924       1,507       1,740,963       1,747,394  

Total real estate - mortgage

    2,555       7,809       5,797       16,161       13,773       3,949,126       3,979,060  

Consumer

    35       25       23       83       -       64,706       64,789  

Total

  $ 6,555     $ 8,178     $ 6,021     $ 20,754     $ 30,091     $ 7,210,606     $ 7,261,451  

 

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of the collectability of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio, credit concentrations, trends in historical loss experience, specific impaired loans, economic conditions, and other risks inherent in the portfolio. Allowances for impaired loans are generally determined based on collateral values or the present value of the estimated cash flows. The allowance is increased by a provision for loan losses, which is charged to expense, and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the allowance for losses on loans. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.

 

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The methodology utilized for the calculation of the allowance for loan losses is divided into four distinct categories. Those categories include allowances for non-impaired loans (ASC 450), impaired loans (ASC 310), external qualitative factors, and internal qualitative factors. A description of each category of the allowance for loan loss methodology is listed below.

 

Non-Impaired Loans. Non-impaired loans are grouped into the following homogeneous loan pools by loan type:  commercial and industrial, construction and development, commercial real estate, second lien home equity lines of credit, and all other loans. Each loan pool is stratified by internal risk rating and multiplied by a loss allocation percentage derived from the loan pool historical loss rate. The historical loss rate is based on an age weighted five year history of net charge-offs experienced by pool, with the most recent net charge-off experience given a greater weighting. This results in the expected loss rate per year, adjusted by a qualitative adjustment factor and a years-to-impairment factor, for each pool of loans to derive the total amount of allowance for non-impaired loans.

 

Impaired Loans. Loans are considered impaired, when based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The collection of all amounts due according to contractual terms means that both the contractual interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the rate implicit in the original loan agreement, at the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of collateral, reduced by costs to sell on a discounted basis, is used if a loan is collateral-dependent. Fair value estimates for specifically impaired collateral-dependent loans are derived from appraised values based on the current market value or “as is” value of the property, normally from recently received and reviewed appraisals. Appraisals are obtained from certified and licensed appraisers and are based on certain assumptions, which may include construction or development status and the highest and best use of the property. These appraisals are reviewed by our credit administration department, and values are adjusted downward to reflect anticipated disposition costs. Once this estimated net realizable value has been determined, the value used in the impairment assessment is updated for each impaired loan. As subsequent events dictate and estimated net realizable values decline, required reserves may be established or further adjustments recorded.

 

External Qualitative Factors. The determination of the portion of the allowance for loan losses relating to external qualitative factors is based on consideration of the following factors: gross domestic product growth rate, changes in prime rate, delinquency trends, peer delinquency trends, year over year loan growth and state unemployment rate trends. Data for the three most recent periods is utilized in the calculation for each external qualitative component. The factors have a consistent weighted methodology to calculate the amount of allowance due to external qualitative factors. Overall macroeconomic conditions and uncertainty due to COVID-19 resulted in an increased provision for loans losses related to external qualitative factors of $6.7 million at March 31, 2020.  

 

Internal Qualitative Factors. The determination of the portion of the allowance for loan losses relating to internal qualitative factors is based on the consideration of criteria which includes the following: number of extensions and deferrals, single pay and interest only loans, current financial information, credit concentrations and risk grade accuracy. A self-assessment for each of the criteria is made with a consistent weighted methodology used to calculate the amount of allowance required for internal qualitative factors.

 

The following table presents an analysis of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment and changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019.  The total allowance for loan losses is disaggregated into those amounts associated with loans individually evaluated and those associated with loans collectively evaluated.

 

   

Commercial,

                                 
   

financial and

   

Real estate -

   

Real estate -

                 
   

agricultural

   

construction

   

mortgage

   

Consumer

   

Total

 
   

(In Thousands)

 
   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

 

Allowance for loan losses:

                                       

Balance at December 31, 2019

  $ 43,666     $ 2,768     $ 29,653     $ 497     $ 76,584  

Charge-offs

    (2,640 )     (454 )     (1,678 )     (58 )     (4,830 )

Recoveries

    62       1       1       12       76  

Provision

    7,692       1,442       4,384       66       13,584  

Balance at March 31, 2020

  $ 48,780     $ 3,757     $ 32,360     $ 517     $ 85,414  
                                         
   

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

 

Allowance for loan losses:

                                       

Balance at December 31, 2018

  $ 39,016     $ 3,522     $ 25,508     $ 554     $ 68,600  

Charge-offs

    (3,037 )     -       (50 )     (218 )     (3,305 )

Recoveries

    12       1       7       7       27  

Provision

    3,468       72       1,246       99       4,885  

Balance at March 31, 2019

  $ 39,459     $ 3,595     $ 26,711     $ 442     $ 70,207  
                                         
   

As of March 31, 2020

 

Allowance for loan losses:

                                       

Individually Evaluated for Impairment

  $ 8,840     $ 351     $ 931     $ -     $ 10,122  

Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

    39,940       3,406       31,429       517       75,292  
                                         

Loans:

                                       

Ending Balance

  $ 2,771,307     $ 548,578     $ 4,188,539     $ 60,412     $ 7,568,836  

Individually Evaluated for Impairment

    44,868       1,834       13,815       9       60,526  

Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

    2,726,439       546,744       4,174,724       60,403       7,508,310  
                                         
   

As of December 31, 2019

 

Allowance for loan losses:

                                       

Individually Evaluated for Impairment

  $ 6,085     $ 86     $ 3,633     $ -     $ 9,804  

Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

    37,581       2,682       26,020       497       66,780  
                                         

Loans:

                                       

Ending Balance

  $ 2,696,210     $ 521,392     $ 3,979,060     $ 64,789     $ 7,261,451  

Individually Evaluated for Impairment

    20,843       4,320       17,985       -       43,148  

Collectively Evaluated for Impairment

    2,675,367       517,072       3,961,075       64,789       7,218,303  

 

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The following table presents details of the Company’s impaired loans as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  Loans which have been fully charged off do not appear in the table.

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
                           

For the three months

 
                           

ended March 31, 2020

 
                                   

Interest

 
           

Unpaid

           

Average

   

Income

 
   

Recorded

   

Principal

   

Related

   

Recorded

   

Recognized

 
   

Investment

   

Balance

   

Allowance

   

Investment

   

in Period

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

With no allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 12,360     $ 12,360     $ -     $ 12,352     $ 176  

Real estate - construction

    30       34       -       35       -  

Real estate - mortgage:

                                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    2,195       2,291       -       2,299       33  

1-4 family mortgage

    717       717       -       735       1  

Other mortgage

    1,701       1,701       -       1,731       18  

Total real estate - mortgage

    4,613       4,709       -       4,765       52  

Consumer

    9       9       -       9       -  

Total with no allowance recorded

    17,012       17,112       -       17,161       228  
                                         

With an allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial, financial and agricultural

    32,508       32,775       8,840       33,186       239  

Real estate - construction

    1,804       1,882       351       2,749       -  

Real estate - mortgage:

                                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    7,487       12,127       827       12,159       5  

1-4 family mortgage

    1,662       1,822       104       1,526       4  

Other mortgage

    53       53       -       156       2  

Total real estate - mortgage

    9,202       14,002       931       13,841       11  

Consumer

    -       -       -       -       -  

Total with allowance recorded

    43,514       48,659       10,122       49,776       250  
                                         

Total Impaired Loans:

                                       

Commercial, financial and agricultural

    44,868       45,135       8,840       45,538       415  

Real estate - construction

    1,834       1,916       351       2,784       -  

Real estate - mortgage:

                                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    9,682       14,418       827       14,458       38  

1-4 family mortgage

    2,379       2,539       104       2,261       5  

Other mortgage

    1,754       1,754       -       1,887       20  

Total real estate - mortgage

    13,815       18,711       931       18,606       63  

Consumer

    9       9       -       9       -  

Total impaired loans

  $ 60,526     $ 65,771     $ 10,122     $ 66,937     $ 478  

 

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December 31, 2019

 
                           

For the twelve months

 
                           

ended December 31, 2019

 
                                   

Interest

 
           

Unpaid

           

Average

   

Income

 
   

Recorded

   

Principal

   

Related

   

Recorded

   

Recognized

 
   

Investment

   

Balance

   

Allowance

   

Investment

   

In Period

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

With no allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 9,015     $ 10,563     $ -     $ 11,284     $ 562  

Real estate - construction

    2,731       2,735       -       2,063       126  

Real estate - mortgage:

                                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    7,150       7,246       -       7,548       618  

1-4 family mortgage

    287       287       -       289       2  

Total real estate - mortgage

    7,437       7,533       -       7,837       620  

Consumer

    -       -       -       -       -  

Total with no allowance recorded

    19,183       20,831       -       21,184       1,308  
                                         

With an allowance recorded:

                                       

Commercial, financial and agricultural

    11,828       19,307       6,085       19,714       395  

Real estate - construction

    1,589       1,589       86       1,614       27  

Real estate - mortgage:

                                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    7,888       11,028       2,456       13,627       301  

1-4 family mortgage

    1,153       1,153       176       1,157       1  

Other mortgage

    1,507       1,507       1,001       1,468       21  

Total real estate - mortgage

    10,548       13,688       3,633       16,252       323  

Consumer

    -       -       -       -       -  

Total with allowance recorded

    23,965       34,584       9,804       37,580       745  
                                         

Total Impaired Loans:

                                       

Commercial, financial and agricultural

    20,843       29,870       6,085       30,998       957  

Real estate - construction

    4,320       4,324       86       3,677       153  

Real estate - mortgage:

                                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    15,038       18,274       2,456       21,175       919  

1-4 family mortgage

    1,440       1,440       176       1,446       3  

Other mortgage

    1,507       1,507       1,001       1,468       21  

Total real estate - mortgage

    17,985       21,221       3,633       24,089       943  

Total impaired loans

  $ 43,148     $ 55,415     $ 9,804     $ 58,764     $ 2,053  

 

As of March 31, 2020, the Company had executed 730 loan modifications with payment deferrals on outstanding loan balances of $574.7 million in connection with the COVID-19 relief provided by the CARES Act.  Of these 730 payment deferrals, 720 were principal only deferrals totaling $547.8 million, five were interest only deferrals totaling $18.3 million and five were principal and interest deferrals totaling $8.6 million.  These deferrals were generally no more than three months in duration and were not considered troubled debt restructurings based on interagency guidance issued in March 2020. 

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”) at March 31, 2020, December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019 totaled $2.4 million, $3.3 million and $12.3 million, respectively.  The portion of those TDRs accruing interest at March 31, 2020, December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019 totaled $2.4 million, $3.3 million and $2.7 million, respectively.  At March 31, 2020, the Company had a related allowance for loan losses of $223,000 allocated to TDRs, compared to $929,000 million at December 31, 2019 and $2.6 million at March 31, 2019.  One commercial loan totaling $350,000 was newly classified as a TDR and there were no renewals of existing TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2020.   There were no modifications made to new TDRs or renewals of existing TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

 

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2020

 
           

Pre-

   

Post-

 
           

Modification

   

Modification

 
           

Outstanding

   

Outstanding

 
   

Number of

   

Recorded

   

Recorded

 
   

Contracts

   

Investment

   

Investment

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

                       

Commercial, financial and agricultural

    1     $ 350     $ 350  

Real estate - construction

    -       -       -  

Real estate - mortgage:

                       

Owner-occupied commercial

    -       -       -  

1-4 family mortgage

    -       -       -  

Other mortgage

    -       -       -  

Total real estate mortgage

    -       -       -  

Consumer

    -       -       -  
      1     $ 350     $ 350  

 

There were no loans which were modified in the previous twelve months (i.e., the twelve months prior to default) that defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2020.  There were two commercial loans totaling $325,000 which were modified in the previous twelve months which defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2019.  For purposes of this disclosure, default is defined as 90 days past due and still accruing or placement on nonaccrual status.

 

 

NOTE 6 – LEASES

 

The Company leases space under non-cancelable operating leases for several of its banking offices and certain office equipment.  The leases have remaining terms up to 9 years.  At March 31, 2020, the Company had lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities totaling $12.5 million and $12.6 million, respectively, compared to $12.3 and $13.4 million, respectively at December 31, 2019 which are reflected in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.

 

Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

2020 (remaining)

  $ 2,544  

2021

    2,688  

2022

    2,655  

2023

    2,181  

2024

    1,180  

thereafter

    2,570  

Total lease payments

    13,818  

Less: imputed interest

    (1,224 )

Present value of operating lease liabilities

  $ 12,594  

 

As of March 31, 2020, the weighted average remaining term of operating leases is 5.3 years and the weighted average discount rate used in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was 3.19%.

 

Operating cash flows related to leases were $852,000 and $781,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

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Lease costs during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Operating lease cost

  $ 873     $ 840  

Short-term lease cost

    16       9  

Variable lease cost

    44       38  

Sublease income

    (16 )     (6 )

Net lease cost

  $ 917     $ 881  

 

 

NOTE 7 - EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR BENEFITS

 

Stock Options

 

At March 31, 2020, the Company had stock incentive plans as described below. The compensation cost that has been charged to earnings for the plans was approximately $276,000 and $282,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

The Company’s 2009 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of up to 5,550,000 shares and allows for the issuance of Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Stock Options, Non-stock Share Equivalents, Performance Shares or Performance Units.  Both plans allow for the grant of incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options, and option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. The maximum term of the options granted under the plans is ten years.

 

The Company estimates the fair value of each stock option award using a Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model which incorporates the assumptions noted in the following table.  Expected volatilities are based on an index of southeastern United States publicly traded banks. The expected term for options granted is based on the short-cut method and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U. S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

 

   

2019

 

Expected volatility

    40.00

%

Expected dividends

    1.76

%

Expected term (in years)

    6.3  

Risk-free rate

    2.61

%

 

There were no grants of stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2020.  The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $12.20.

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:

 

                   

Weighted

         
           

Weighted

   

Average

         
           

Average

   

Remaining

         
           

Exercise

   

Contractual

   

Aggregate

 
   

Shares

   

Price

   

Term (years)

   

Intrinsic Value

 
                           

(In Thousands)

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020:

                               

Outstanding January 1, 2020

    965,248     $ 15.19       4.9     $ 21,911  

Granted

    -       -       -       -  

Exercised

    (216,000 )     10.47       3.3       4,072  

Forfeited

    (18,000 )     30.79       6.9       26  

Outstanding March 31, 2020

    731,248       17.68       5.4     $ 12,969  
                                 

Exercisable March 31, 2020

    210,500     $ 16.54       5.0     $ 7,146  
                                 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019:

                               

Outstanding January 1, 2019

    1,238,748     $ 13.02       5.2     $ 23,355  

Granted

    6,000       34.09       9.8       (2 )

Exercised

    (162,500 )     4.59       1.7       4,384  

Forfeited

    -       -       -       -  

Outstanding March 31, 2019

    1,082,248       14.41       6.3     $ 21,318  
                                 

Exercisable March 31, 2019

    354,800     $ 8.40       4.0     $ 9,356  

 

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As of March 31, 2020, there was $1.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options.  The cost is expected to be recognized on the straight-line method over the next 1.7 years.

 

Restricted Stock

 

The Company periodically grants restricted stock awards that vest upon service conditions. Dividend payments are made during the vesting period. The value of restricted stock is determined to be the current value of the Company’s stock, and this total value will be recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period.  As of March 31, 2020, there was $1.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock. The cost is expected to be recognized evenly over the remaining 3.0 years of the restricted stock’s vesting period.

 

   

Shares

   

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020:

               

Non-vested at January 1, 2020

    71,290     $ 31.53  

Granted

    15,300       39.45  

Vested

    (8,376 )     18.64  

Forfeited

    -       -  

Non-vested at March 31, 2020

    78,214       34.46  
                 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019:

               

Non-vested at January 1, 2019

    44,076     $ 28.94  

Granted

    2,700       34.09  

Vested

    (5,200 )     20.31  

Forfeited

    -       -  

Non-vested at March 31, 2019

    41,576       30.35  

 

 

NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVES

 

The Company has entered into agreements with secondary market investors to deliver loans on a “best efforts delivery” basis.  When a rate is committed to a borrower, it is based on the best price that day and locked with the investor for the customer for a 30-day period.  In the event the loan is not delivered to the investor, the Company has no risk or exposure with the investor.  The interest rate lock commitments related to loans that are originated for later sale are classified as derivatives.  The fair values of the Company’s agreements with investors and rate lock commitments to customers as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were not material.

 

 

NOTE 9 – RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In July 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This ASU eliminated, added and modified certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Among the changes, entities are no longer required to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, however, entities are required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU No. 2018-13 was effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020. As ASU 2018-13 only revised disclosure requirements, it has no material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

NOTE 10 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In  June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which is essentially the final rule on use of the so-called CECL model, or current expected credit losses. Among other things, the amendments in this ASU require the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. In addition, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration.

 

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), passed by Congress and signed into law by the President on March 27, 2020, gave financial institutions the option to delay adoption of ASU 2016-13. The Company decided to delay its adoption of the Update until the earlier of the date the national emergency concerning COVID-19 terminates or December 31, 2020, with an effective retrospective adoption date of January 1, 2020.

 

The Company’s CECL implementation team includes leadership from Accounting, Credit Administration and Risk Management. This group works closely with a third-party software solution vendor providing expertise in CECL modeling techniques to develop expected credit loss estimation models. Loans with similar risk characteristics have been evaluated in pools and, depending on the nature of each identified pool, the Company utilized a discounted cash flow (“DCF”), probability of default / loss given default (“PD/LGD”) or remaining life method. The historical loss experience estimate by pool is then adjusted by forecast factors that are quantitatively related to the Company’s historical credit loss experience, such as national unemployment rates and gross domestic product.

 

CECL parallel comparisons were performed at March 31, 2020 and the Company estimates an increase in its allowance for loan losses under CECL by approximately 10%.  The Company forecasted an immediate reversion to longer term average historical loss experience for the reasonable and supportable forecast due to the current level of uncertainty and unprecedented effect of COVID-19 as well as the corresponding response from the federal government through the CARES Act.  Qualitative factors were adjusted for a higher level of risk associated with economic conditions with a mitigating adjustment for the regulatory environment. 

 

Credit losses for loans that no longer share similar risk characteristics were estimated on an individual basis. Individual evaluations were performed for nonaccrual loans, loans rated substandard, and modified loans classified as troubled debt restructurings. Specific allowances were estimated based on one of several methods, including the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, observable market value of similar debt or the present value of expected cash flows.

 

The estimation methodology for credit losses on lending-related commitments were similar to the process for estimating credit losses for loans, with the addition of a probability of draw estimate that will be applied to each commitment amount.

 

Based upon the nature and characteristics of our securities portfolios at March 31, 2020, the macroeconomic conditions and forecasts at that date, and other management judgments, the Company does not currently expect to record any allowance for credit losses on available for sale securities.

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The Update provide temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The guidance provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The guidance is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference rate transition period. Therefore, it will be effective for a limited time, starting March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company has identified a replacement reference rate established by the American Financial Exchange. This rate is based on an active market of daily fund trading among participant banks. The Company will apply the guidance provided by this ASU in transitioning to the new reference rate.

 

 

NOTE 11 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

 

Measurement of fair value under U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value, as of the measurement date, into three broad levels, which are described below:

 

Level 1:                 Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

Level 2:                 Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.

Level 3:                 Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

 

In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible and also considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value.

 

Debt Securities.  Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the hierarchy.  Level 1 securities include highly liquid government securities such as U.S. Treasuries and exchange-traded equity securities.  For securities traded in secondary markets for which quoted market prices are not available, the Company generally relies on pricing services provided by independent vendors.  Such independent pricing services are to advise the Company on the carrying value of the securities available for sale portfolio.  As part of the Company’s procedures, the price provided from the service is evaluated for reasonableness given market changes.  When a questionable price exists, the Company investigates further to determine if the price is valid.  If needed, other market participants may be utilized to determine the correct fair value.  The Company has also reviewed and confirmed its determinations in discussions with the pricing source regarding their methods of price discovery.  Securities measured with these techniques are classified within Level 2 of the hierarchy and often involve using quoted market prices for similar securities, pricing models or discounted cash flow calculations using inputs observable in the market where available.  Examples include U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, and certain corporate, asset-backed and other securities. The Company bought two corporate debt securities in a private placement transactions, for which Level 2 inputs are not available.  The Company uses average observable prices of similar corporate securities owned by the Company to value the two securities and are classified in Level 3 of the hierarchy.  The range of values and weighted average value as of March 31, 2020 was 94.5744 to 106.7775 and 102.3865, respectively, observed for the Company’s other similar corporate securities.  The range of values and weighted average value as of December 31, 2019 was 98.7836 to 112.2305 and 102.2648, respectively, observed for the Company’s other similar corporate securities.

 

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Impaired Loans.  Impaired loans are measured and reported at fair value when full payment under the loan terms is not probable.  Impaired loans are carried at the present value of expected future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate in a discounted cash flow calculation, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent.  Expected cash flows are based on internal inputs reflecting expected default rates on contractual cash flows.  This method of estimating fair value does not incorporate the exit-price concept of fair value described in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820-10 and would generally result in a higher value than the exit-price approach.  For loans measured using the estimated fair value of collateral less costs to sell, fair value is generally determined based on appraisals performed by certified and licensed appraisers using inputs such as absorption rates, capitalization rates, and market comparables, adjusted for estimated costs to sell.  Management modifies the appraised values, if needed, to take into account recent developments in the market or other factors, such as changes in absorption rates or market conditions from the time of valuation, and anticipated sales values considering management’s plans for disposition.  Such modifications to the appraised values could result in lower valuations of such collateral.  Estimated costs to sell are based on current amounts of disposal costs for similar assets.  These measurements are classified as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy.  Impaired loans are subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustment upon initial recognition or subsequent impairment.  A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. The range of fair value adjustments and weighted average adjustment as of March 31, 2020 was 0% to 50% and 16.6%, respectively.  The range of fair value adjustments and weighted average adjustment as of December 31, 2019 was 0% to 30% and 5.6%, respectively.  Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly based on the same factors identified above.  The amount recognized as an impairment charge related to impaired loans that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis was $5.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020, and $1.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2019.

 

Other Real Estate Owned.  Other real estate assets (“OREO”) acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less selling costs.  Any write-downs to fair value at the time of transfer to OREO are charged to the allowance for loan losses subsequent to foreclosure.  Values are derived from appraisals of underlying collateral and discounted cash flow analysis.  Appraisals are performed by certified and licensed appraisers.  Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are updated periodically and assets are marked to current fair value, not to exceed the new cost basis.  In the determination of fair value subsequent to foreclosure, management also considers other factors or recent developments, such as changes in absorption rates and market conditions from the time of valuation, and anticipated sales values considering management’s plans for disposition, which could result in adjustment to lower the property value estimates indicated in the appraisals.  The range of fair value adjustments and weighted average adjustment as of March 31, 2020 was 5% to 10% and 7.8%, respectively.  The range of fair value adjustments and weighted average adjustment as of December 31, 2019 was 5% to 10% and 8.0%, respectively.  These measurements are classified as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy.  A loss on the sale and write-downs of OREO of $563,000 and $22,000 was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  These charges were for write-downs in the value of OREO subsequent to foreclosure and losses on the disposal of OREO.  OREO is classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

 

There was one residential real estate loan with a balance of $287,000 foreclosed and classified as OREO as of March 31, 2020, compared to one residential real estate loan foreclosure for $103,000 as of December 31, 2019.

 

One residential real estate loan for $600,000 was in the process of being foreclosed as of March 31, 2020 and the residential real estate loan for $287,000 mentioned above was in the process of being foreclosed as of December 31, 2019.

 

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.  There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

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Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2020 Using

         
   

Quoted Prices in

                         
   

Active Markets

   

Significant Other

   

Significant

         
   

for Identical

   

Observable Inputs

   

Unobservable

         
   

Assets (Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

Inputs (Level 3)

   

Total

 

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Available for sale debt securities:

                               

U.S. Treasury securities

  $ -     $ 49,782     $ -     $ 49,782  

Government agency securities

    -       18,593       -       18,593  

Mortgage-backed securities

    -       546,431       -       546,431  

State and municipal securities

    -       51,328       -       51,328  

Corporate debt

    -       154,001       6,647       160,648  

Total assets at fair value

  $ -     $ 820,135     $ 6,647     $ 826,782  

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019 Using

         
   

Quoted Prices in

                         
   

Active Markets

   

Significant Other

   

Significant

         
   

for Identical

   

Observable Inputs

   

Unobservable

         
   

Assets (Level 1)

   

(Level 2)

   

Inputs (Level 3)

   

Total

 

Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Available for sale debt securities:

                               

U.S. Treasury securities

  $ -     $ 49,210     $ -     $ 49,210  

Government agency securities

    -       18,386       -       18,386  

Mortgage-backed securities

    -       474,054       -       474,054  

State and municipal securities

    -       57,272       -       57,272  

Corporate debt

    -       153,881       6,596       160,477  

Total assets at fair value

  $ -     $ 752,803     $ 6,596     $ 759,399  

 

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.  There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2020 Using

         
   

Quoted Prices in

                         
   

Active Markets

   

Significant Other

   

Significant

         
   

for Identical

   

Observable

   

Unobservable

         
   

Assets (Level 1)

   

Inputs (Level 2)

   

Inputs (Level 3)

   

Total

 

Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Impaired loans

  $ -     $ -     $ 50,404     $ 50,404  

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets

    -       -       7,448       7,448  

Total assets at fair value

  $ -     $ -     $ 57,852     $ 57,852  

 

   

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019 Using

         
   

Quoted Prices in

                         
   

Active Markets

   

Significant Other

   

Significant

         
   

for Identical

   

Observable

   

Unobservable

         
   

Assets (Level 1)

   

Inputs (Level 2)

   

Inputs (Level 3)

   

Total

 

Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Impaired loans

  $ -     $ -     $ 33,344     $ 33,344  

Other real estate owned

    -       -       8,178       8,178  

Total assets at fair value

  $ -     $ -     $ 41,522     $ 41,522  

 

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged in a sale between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation.  Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices.  However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Current U.S. GAAP excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its fair value disclosure requirements.  Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

 

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The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

 

 

 

   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
   

Carrying

           

Carrying

         
   

Amount

   

Fair Value

   

Amount

   

Fair Value

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Financial Assets:

                               

Level 1 inputs:

                               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 378,404     $ 378,404     $ 530,127     $ 530,127  
                                 

Level 2 inputs:

                               

Federal funds sold

    306,127       306,127       100,473       100,473  

Mortgage loans held for sale

    6,747       6,775       6,302       6,312  
                                 

Level 3 Inputs:

                               

Held to maturity debt securities

    250       250       250       250  

Loans, net

    7,433,018       7,401,907       7,151,523       7,099,198  
                                 

Financial Liabilities:

                               

Level 2 inputs:

                               

Deposits

  $ 7,832,655     $ 7,817,647     $ 7,530,433     $ 7,534,984  

Federal funds purchased

    543,623       543,623       470,749       470,749  

Other borrowings

    64,707       64,950       64,703       65,048  

 

 

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In light of the US and global economic crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has prioritized assisting its clients through this troubled time.  The CARES Act provides for Payroll Protection Plan (“PPP”) loans to be made by banks to employers with less than 500 employees if they continue to employ their existing workers.  As of April 17, 2020, the Company has funded approximately 3,525 loans for a total amount of $920.3 million for clients under the PPP, and management expects to continue to participate in any extensions of the PPP by the Treasury Department.

 

 

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

 

The following discussion and analysis is designed to provide a better understanding of various factors relating to the results of operations and financial condition of ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, ServisFirst Bank (the “Bank”). This discussion is intended to supplement and highlight information contained in the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements concerning future operations, results or performance, are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might” and similar expressions often signify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions that such forward-looking statements, wherever they occur in this quarterly report or in other statements attributable to the Company, are necessarily estimates reflecting the judgment of the Company’s senior management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various factors that could affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the global health and economic crisis precipitated by the COVID-19 outbreak; general economic conditions, especially in the credit markets and in the Southeast; the performance of the capital markets; changes in interest rates, yield curves and interest rate spread relationships; changes in accounting and tax principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulatory requirements; changes in our loan portfolio and deposit base; economic crisis and associated credit issues in industries most impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, including but not limited to, the restaurant, hospitality and retail sectors; possible changes in laws and regulations and governmental monetary and fiscal policies; the cost and other effects of legal and administrative cases and similar contingencies; possible changes in the creditworthiness of customers and the possible impairment of the collectability of loans and the value of collateral; the effect of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornados, in our geographic markets; and increased competition from both banks and non-banks.  The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other SEC filings. If one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements that are made from time to time.

 

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Business

 

We are a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and are headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.  Our wholly-owned subsidiary, ServisFirst Bank, an Alabama banking corporation, provides commercial banking services through 20 full-service banking offices located in Alabama, Tampa Bay, Florida, the panhandle of Florida, the greater Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area, Charleston, South Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee.  Through the bank, we originate commercial, consumer and other loans and accept deposits, provide electronic banking services, such as online and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture, deliver treasury and cash management services and provide correspondent banking services to other financial institutions.

 

Our principal business is to accept deposits from the public and to make loans and other investments. Our principal sources of funds for loans and investments are demand, time, savings, and other deposits. Our principal sources of income are interest and fees collected on loans, interest and dividends collected on other investments and service charges. Our principal expenses are interest paid on savings and other deposits, interest paid on our other borrowings, employee compensation, office expenses and other overhead expenses.

 

Overview

 

As of March 31, 2020, we had consolidated total assets of $9.36 billion, up $417.2 million, or 4.7%, from total assets of $8.95 billion at December 31, 2019.  Total loans were $7.57 billion at March 31, 2020, up $307.4 million, or 4.2%, from $7.26 billion at December 31, 2019. Total deposits were $7.83 billion at March 31, 2020, up $302.2 million, or 4.0%, from $7.53 billion at December 31, 2019.

 

Net income available to common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $34.8 million, down $232,000, or 0.6%, from $35.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019.  Basic and diluted earnings per common share were $0.65 and $0.64, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to $0.65 and  $0.65, respectively, for the corresponding period in 2019.  An increase in net interest income of $8.9 million for the comparative periods contributed to the increase in net income.  Partially offsetting the increase in net interest income were increases in salary expenses, other operating expenses, and provision for loan losses.  Changes in income and expenses are more fully explained in “Results of Operations” below.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The accounting and financial policies of the Company conform to U.S. GAAP and to general practices within the banking industry. To prepare consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and future results could differ. The allowance for loan losses, valuation of foreclosed real estate, deferred taxes, and fair value of financial instruments are particularly subject to change.  Information concerning our accounting policies with respect to these items is available in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

 

Financial Condition

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

At March 31, 2020, we had $306.1 million in federal funds sold, compared to $100.5 million at December 31, 2019.  We also maintain balances at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, which earn interest.  At March 31, 2020, we had $67.4 million in balances at the Federal Reserve, compared to $61.9 million at December 31, 2019.  Our increase in federal funds sold were the result of an increase in funds sold on the American Financial Exchange during the first quarter of 2020.

 

Investment Securities

 

Debt securities available for sale totaled $826.8 million at March 31, 2020 and $759.4 million at December 31, 2019.  Investment securities held to maturity totaled $250,000 at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. We had pay downs of $20.8 million on mortgage-backed securities and calls and maturities of $5.9 million and $245,000 on municipal securities and certificates of deposit, respectively during the first three months of 2020. We bought $80.2 million of mortgage-backed securities during the first three months of 2020.

 

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The objective of our investment policy is to invest funds not otherwise needed to meet our loan demand to earn the maximum return, yet still maintain sufficient liquidity to meet fluctuations in our loan demand and deposit structure.  In doing so, we seek to balance the market and credit risks against the potential investment return, make investments compatible with the pledge requirements of any deposits of public funds, maintain compliance with regulatory investment requirements, and assist certain public entities with their financial needs.  The investment committee has full authority over the investment portfolio and makes decisions on purchases and sales of securities.  The entire portfolio, along with all investment transactions occurring since the previous board of directors meeting, is reviewed by the board at each monthly meeting.  The investment policy allows portfolio holdings to include short-term securities purchased to provide us with needed liquidity and longer-term securities purchased to generate level income for us over periods of interest rate fluctuations.

 

Each quarter, management assesses whether there have been events or economic circumstances indicating that a security on which there is an unrealized loss is other-than-temporarily impaired.  Management considers several factors, including the amount and duration of the impairment; the intent and ability of the Company to hold the security for a period sufficient for a recovery in value; and known recent events specific to the issuer or its industry.  In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by agencies of the federal government, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and industry analysts’ reports, among other things. As we currently do not have the intent to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity, no declines are deemed to be other than temporary.  We will continue to evaluate our investment securities for possible other-than-temporary impairment, which could result in non-cash charges to earnings in one or more future periods. All securities held are traded in liquid markets.

 

Lower market interest rates resulting from the financial crisis related to the COVID-19 pandemic have caused the market values of most of our investment securities to increase.  Our unrealized gains on investments have increased from $7.2 million as of December 31, 2019 to $22.0 million as of March 31, 2020.

 

The Company does not invest in collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”). We have $160.6 million of bank holding company subordinated notes.  All such bonds were rated BBB or better by Kroll Bond Rating Agency at the time of our investment in them.  All other corporate bonds had a Standard and Poor’s or Moody’s rating of A-1 or better when purchased.  The total investment portfolio as of March 31, 2020 has a combined average credit rating of AA.

 

The carrying value of investment securities pledged to secure public funds on deposit and for other purposes as required by law was $374.3 million and $389.9 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

 

Loans

 

As of March 31, 2020, the Company had executed 730 loan modifications with payment deferrals on outstanding loan balances of $574.7 million in connection with the COVID-19 relief provided by the CARES Act.  Almost all of these were principal only deferrals, were generally no more than three months in duration and were not considered troubled debt restructurings based on interagency guidance issued in March 2020.  We anticipate continuing payment deferrals as provided by the CARES Act during 2020.

 

We had total loans of $7.57 billion at March 31, 2020, up  $307.4 million, or 4.2%, compared to $7.26 billion at December 31, 2019.  At March 31, 2020, the percentage of our total loans in each of our markets was as follows:

 

   

Percentage of Total Loans in MSA

 

Birmingham, AL

    40.7

%

Huntsville, AL

    8.1

%

Dothan, AL

    8.8

%

Montgomery, AL

    5.5

%

Mobile, AL

    6.0

%

Total Alabama MSAs

    69.1

%

Pensacola, FL

    6.0

%

West Florida (1)

    4.5

%

Total Florida MSAs

    10.5

%

Nashville, TN

    10.2

%

Atlanta, GA

    6.2

%

Charleston, SC

    4.0

%

 

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Asset Quality

 

The Company determined to delay its adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326)” until the earlier of the date on which the national emergency concerning COVID-19 terminates or December 31, 2020, as outlined in the CARES Act, with an effective retrospective implementation date of January 1, 2020.  Accordingly, the Company will continue to use the incurred loss methodology to calculate the allowance for loan losses until the earlier of either event.

 

The allowance for loan losses, sometimes referred to as the “ALLL,” is established and maintained at levels management deems adequate to absorb anticipated credit losses from identified and otherwise inherent risks in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. In assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, management considers its evaluation of the loan portfolio, past due loan experience, collateral values, current economic conditions and other factors considered necessary to maintain the allowance at an adequate level.  If the ALLL is considered inadequate to absorb future loan losses on existing loans for any reason, including but not limited to, increases in the size of the loan portfolio, increases in charge-offs or changes in the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio, then the provision for loan losses is increased.  Our management believes that the allowance was adequate at March 31, 2020.

 

Our management reviews the adequacy of the ALLL on a quarterly basis. The ALLL calculation is segregated into various segments that include classified loans, loans with specific allocations and pass rated loans. A pass rated loan is generally characterized by a very low to average risk of default and in which management perceives there is a minimal risk of loss. Loans are rated using a nine-point risk grade scale with loan officers having the primary responsibility for assigning risk grades and for the timely reporting of changes in the risk grades. Based on these processes, and the assigned risk grades, the criticized and classified loans in the portfolio are segregated into the following regulatory classifications: Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful or Loss, with some general allocation of reserve based on these grades. At March 31, 2020, total loans rated Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful were $101.8 million, or 1.3% of total loans, compared to $123.7 million, or 1.7% of total loans, at December 31, 2019. Reserve percentages assigned to non-impaired loans are based on historical charge-off experience adjusted for other risk factors. To evaluate the overall adequacy of the ALLL to absorb losses inherent in our loan portfolio, our management considers historical loss experience based on volume and types of loans, trends in classifications, volume and trends in delinquencies and nonaccruals, economic conditions, including the economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other pertinent information. Based on future evaluations, additional provisions for loan losses may be necessary to maintain the allowance for loan losses at an appropriate level.

 

Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the bank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the loan agreement. The collection of all amounts due according to contractual terms means that both the contractual interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement. Impaired loans are reviewed specifically and separately under FASB ASC 310-30-35, Subsequent Measurement of Impaired Loans, to determine the appropriate reserve allocation. Impaired loans are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the interest rate implicit in the original loan agreement, or, as a practical expedient, at the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of collateral, reduced by costs to sell on a discounted basis, is used if a loan is collateral-dependent.

 

   

As of and for the Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Total loans outstanding, net of unearned income

  $ 7,568,836     $ 6,659,908  

Average loans outstanding, net of unearned income

  $ 7,361,149     $ 6,601,497  

Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period

    76,584       68,600  

Charge-offs:

               

Commercial, financial and agricultural loans

    2,640       3,037  

Real estate - construction

    454       -  

Real estate - mortgage

    1,678       50  

Consumer loans

    58       218  

Total charge-offs

    4,830       3,305  

Recoveries:

               

Commercial, financial and agricultural loans

    62       12  

Real estate - construction

    1       1  

Real estate - mortgage

    1       7  

Consumer loans

    12       7  

Total recoveries

    76       27  

Net charge-offs

    4,754       3,278  

Provision for loan losses

    13,584       4,885  

Allowance for loan losses at period end

  $ 85,414     $ 70,207  

Allowance for loan losses to period end loans

    1.13

%

    1.05

%

Net charge-offs to average loans

    0.26

%

    0.20

%

 

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Percentage

 
           

of loans in

 
           

each

 
           

category to

 

March 31, 2020

 

Amount

   

total loans

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 48,780       36.61

%

Real estate - construction

    3,757       7.25

%

Real estate - mortgage

    32,360       55.34

%

Consumer

    517       0.80

%

Total

  $ 85,414       100.00

%

 

           

Percentage

 
           

of loans in

 
           

each

 
           

category to

 

December 31, 2019

 

Amount

   

total loans

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 43,666       37.13

%

Real estate - construction

    2,768       7.18

%

Real estate - mortgage

    29,653       54.80

%

Consumer

    497       0.89

%

Total

  $ 76,584       100.00

%

 

Nonperforming Assets

 

Total nonperforming loans, which include nonaccrual loans and loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing, decreased to $33.9 million at March 31, 2020 compared to $36.1 million at December 31, 2019.  Of this total, nonaccrual loans of $28.9 million at March 31, 2020 represented a net decrease of $1.2 million from nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2019.  Excluding credit card accounts, there was one loan 90 or more days past due and still accruing totaling $4.9 million at March 31, 2020, compared to one loan totaling $5.0 million at December 31, 2019.  Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”) at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $2.4 million and $3.3 million, respectively.  There was one loan newly classified as a TDR totaling $350,000 and no renewals of existing TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2020.  There were no modifications made to new TDRs or renewals of existing TDRs for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

 

OREO and repossessed assets decreased to $7.5 million at March 31, 2020, from $8.2 million at December 31, 2019.  The following table summarizes OREO and repossessed asset activity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:

 

   

Three months ended March 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 
   

(In thousands)

 

Balance at beginning of period

  $ 8,178     $ 5,169  

Transfers from loans and capitalized expenses

    287       381  

Proceeds from sales

    (454 )     (48 )

Write-downs / net gain (loss) on sales

    (563 )     (22 )

Balance at end of period

  $ 7,448     $ 5,480  

 

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The following table summarizes our nonperforming assets and TDRs at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

 

   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 
           

Number of

           

Number of

 
   

Balance

   

Loans

   

Balance

   

Loans

 
   

(Dollar Amounts In Thousands)

 

Nonaccrual loans:

                               

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 15,130       26     $ 14,729       29  

Real estate - construction

    1,804       4       1,588       2  

Real estate - mortgage:

                               

Owner-occupied commercial

    10,235       5       10,826       3  

1-4 family mortgage

    1,736       9       1,440       5  

Other mortgage

    -       -       1,507       1  

Total real estate - mortgage

    11,971       14       13,773       9  

Consumer

    9       1       -       -  

Total Nonaccrual loans:

  $ 28,914       45     $ 30,090       40  
                                 

90+ days past due and accruing:

                               

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 45       3     $ 201       3  

Real estate - construction

    -       -       -       -  

Real estate - mortgage:

                               

Owner-occupied commercial

    -       -       -       -  

1-4 family mortgage

    -       -       873       5  

Other mortgage

    4,893       1       4,924       1  

Total real estate - mortgage

    4,893       1       5,797       6  

Consumer

    16       4       23       8  

Total 90+ days past due and accruing:

  $ 4,954       8     $ 6,021       17  
                                 

Total Nonperforming Loans:

  $ 33,868       53     $ 36,111       57  
                                 

Plus: Other real estate owned and repossessions

    7,448       10       8,178       12  

Total Nonperforming Assets

  $ 41,316       63     $ 44,289       69  
                                 

Restructured accruing loans:

                               

Commercial, financial and agricultural

  $ 975       3     $ 625       2  

Real estate - construction

    -       -       -       -  

Real estate - mortgage:

                               

Owner-occupied commercial

    -       -       -       -  

1-4 family mortgage

    -       -       -       -  

Other mortgage

    -       -       -       -  

Total real estate - mortgage

    -       -       -       -  

Consumer

    -       -       -       -  

Total restructured accruing loans:

  $ 975       3     $ 625       2  

Total Nonperforming assets and restructured accruing loans

  $ 42,291       66     $ 44,914       71  
                                 

Ratios:

                               

Nonperforming loans to total loans

    0.45

%

            0.50

%

       

Nonperforming assets to total loans plus other real estate owned and repossessions

    0.55

%

            0.61

%

       

Nonperforming assets plus restructured accruing loans to total loans plus other real estate owned and repossessions

    0.56

%

            0.62

%

       

 

The balance of nonperforming assets can fluctuate due to changes in economic conditions.  We have established a policy to discontinue accruing interest on a loan (i.e., place the loan on nonaccrual status) after it has become 90 days delinquent as to payment of principal or interest, unless the loan is considered to be well-collateralized and is actively in the process of collection. In addition, a loan will be placed on nonaccrual status before it becomes 90 days delinquent unless management believes that the collection of interest is expected. Interest previously accrued but uncollected on such loans is reversed and charged against current income when the receivable is determined to be uncollectible.  Interest income on nonaccrual loans is recognized only as received. If we believe that a loan will not be collected in full, we will increase the allowance for loan losses to reflect management’s estimate of any potential exposure or loss.  Generally, payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied directly to principal.  We have adjusted our policy to continue the accrual of interest on loans which we have executed payment deferrals on in connection with the CARES Act.  These deferrals are generally no more than three months in duration and were not considered troubled debt restructurings based on interagency guidance issued in March 2020.

 

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Impaired Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

 

As of March 31, 2020, we had impaired loans of $60.5 million inclusive of nonaccrual loans, an increase of $17.4 million from $43.1 million as of December 31, 2019.  This increase is primarily attributable to one commercial relationship classified as impaired at March 31, 2020, totaling $20.0 million.  We allocated $10.1 million of our allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2020 to these impaired loans, an increase of $0.3 million compared to $9.8 million as of December 31, 2019. A loan is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the original loan agreement. Impairment does not always indicate credit loss, but provides an indication of collateral exposure based on prevailing market conditions and third-party valuations. Impaired loans are measured by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the interest rate implicit in the original loan agreement, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. The amount of impairment, if any, and subsequent changes are included in the allowance for loan losses. Interest on accruing loans is recognized as long as such loans do not meet the criteria for nonaccrual status. Our credit administration team performs verification and testing to ensure appropriate identification of impaired loans and that proper reserves are held on these loans. 

 

Of the $60.5 million of impaired loans reported as of March 31, 2020, $44.9 million were commercial, financial and agricultural loans, $1.8 million were real estate – construction loans, $13.8 million were real estate - mortgage loans and $9,000 were consumer loans.

 

Deposits

 

Total deposits increased by $302.0 million to $7.83 billion at March 31, 2020 compared to $7.53 billion at December 31, 2019.  We anticipate long-term sustainable growth in deposits through continued development of market share in our less mature markets and through organic growth in our mature markets.

 

For amounts and rates of our deposits by category, see the table “Average Consolidated Balance Sheets and Net Interest Analysis on a Fully Taxable-equivalent Basis” under the subheading “Net Interest Income” below.

 

The following table summarizes balances of our deposits and the percentage of each type to the total at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

   

March 31, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

 

Non-interest-bearing demand

  $ 1,925,626       24.58

%

  $ 1,749,879       23.24

%

Interest-bearing

    5,064,699       64.66

%

    4,986,155       66.21

%

Savings

    67,434       0.86

%

    65,808       0.87

%

Time deposits, $250,000 and under

    281,085       3.59

%

    267,259       3.55

%

Time deposits, over $250,000

    493,811       6.30

%

    461,332       6.13

%

    $ 7,832,655       100.00

%

  $ 7,530,433       100.00

%

 

Borrowings

 

Our borrowings consist of federal funds purchased and subordinated notes payable.  We had $543.6 million and $470.7 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, in federal funds purchased from correspondent banks that are clients of our correspondent banking unit. The average rate paid on these borrowings was 0.20% for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.  Other borrowings consist of the following:

 

 

$34.78 million of 5% Subordinated Notes due July 15, 2025, which were issued in a private placement in July 2015 and pay interest semi-annually; and

 

$30.0 million of 4.5% Subordinated Notes due November 8, 2027, which were issued in a private placement in November 2017 and pay interest semi-annually.

 

Liquidity

 

Liquidity is defined as our ability to generate sufficient cash to fund current loan demand, deposit withdrawals, and other cash demands and disbursement needs, and otherwise to operate on an ongoing basis.

 

The retention of existing deposits and attraction of new deposit sources through new and existing customers is critical to our liquidity position. If our liquidity was to decline due to a run-off in deposits, we have procedures that provide for certain actions under varying liquidity conditions. These actions include borrowing from existing correspondent banks, selling or participating loans, and curtailing loan commitments and funding.  At March 31, 2020, liquid assets, which are represented by cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and unpledged available-for-sale securities, totaled $1.2 billion.  Additionally, the Bank had borrowing availability of approximately $772.0 million in unused federal funds lines of credit with regional banks, subject to certain restrictions and collateral requirements. We believe these sources of funding are adequate to meet immediate anticipated funding needs, but we may need additional funding if we are able to maintain our current growth rate into the future.

 

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We anticipate the need for short-term funding of PPP loans and have applied with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to participate in their PPP Liquidity Facility (“PPPLF”).  The PPPLF will allow us to use PPP loans as collateral to borrow funds from the FRB-Atlanta at a rate of 0.35% for a certain period of time.  We currently anticipate that the vast majority of the loans we make through the PPP will be totally forgiven by the SBA by the end of the second quarter of 2020, or soon thereafter.

 

Our management meets on a quarterly basis to review sources and uses of funding to determine the appropriate strategy to ensure an appropriate level of liquidity. At the current time, our long-term liquidity needs primarily relate to funds required to support loan originations and commitments and deposit withdrawals. Our regular sources of funding are from the growth of our deposit base, repayment of principal and interest on loans, the sale of loans and the renewal of time deposits.  In addition, we have issued debt as described above under “Borrowings.”

 

We are subject to general FDIC guidelines that require a minimum level of liquidity. Management believes our liquidity ratios meet or exceed these guidelines. However, uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic may adversely affect our ability to obtain funding or may increase the cost of funding.

 

The following table reflects the contractual maturities of our term liabilities as of March 31, 2020. The amounts shown do not reflect any early withdrawal or prepayment assumptions.

 

   

Payments due by Period

 
                                         
   

Total

   

1 year or less

   

1 - 3 years

   

3 - 5 years

   

Over 5 years

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Contractual Obligations (1)

                                       
                                         

Deposits without a stated maturity

  $ 6,957,760     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  

Certificates of deposit (2)

    874,895       459,095       340,605       75,195       -  

Federal funds purchased

    543,623       543,623       -       -       -  

Subordinated notes payable

    64,707       -       -       -       64,707  

Operating lease commitments

    12,593       2,872       4,747       2,781       2,193  

Total

  $ 8,453,578     $ 1,005,590     $ 345,352     $ 77,976     $ 66,900  

 

(1) Excludes interest.

                                       

(2) Certificates of deposit give customers the right to early withdrawal. Early withdrawals may be subject to penalties. The penalty amount depends on the remaining time to maturity at the time of early withdrawal.

 

 

Capital Adequacy

 

As of March 31, 2020, our most recent notification from the FDIC categorized us as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To remain categorized as well-capitalized, we must maintain minimum common equity Tier 1, Tier 1 risk-based, total risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as disclosed in the table below. Our management believes that we are well-capitalized under the prompt corrective action provisions as of March 31, 2020.

 

The following table sets forth (i) the capital ratios required by the FDIC and the Alabama Banking Department’s leverage ratio requirement and (ii) our actual ratios of capital to total regulatory or risk-weighted assets, as of March 31, 2020, December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019:

 

   

Actual

   

For Capital Adequacy Purposes

   

To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions

 
   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

 

As of March 31, 2020:

                                               

CET 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

  $ 731,864       10.30

%

  $ 319,875       4.50

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    796,506       11.21

%

    319,851       4.50

%

  $ 462,007       6.50

%

Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

    732,366       10.30

%

    426,500       6.00

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    797,008       11.21

%

    426,468       6.00

%

    568,624       8.00

%

Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

    867,748       12.21

%

    568,667       8.00

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    838,216       12.21

%

    568,624       8.00

%

    710,780       10.00

%

Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

    732,366       9.03

%

    324,553       4.00

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    797,008       9.82

%

    324,537       4.00

%

    405,671       5.00

%

                                                 

As of December 31, 2019:

                                               

CET 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

  $ 822,396       10.50

%

  $ 342,283       4.50

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    885,172       11.30

%

    342,269       4.50

%

  $ 494,389       6.50

%

Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

    822,896       10.50

%

    456,377       6.00

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    885,674       11.31

%

    456,359       6.00

%

    608,479       8.00

%

Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

    964,683       12.31

%

    608,502       8.00

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    962,758       12.29

%

    608,479       8.00

%

    760,598       10.00

%

Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

    822,896       9.13

%

    356,012       4.00

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    885,674       9.83

%

    355,998       4.00

%

    444,997       5.00

%

                                                 

As of March 31, 2019:

                                               

CET 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

  $ 731,864       10.30

%

  $ 319,875       4.50

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    796,506       11.21

%

    319,851       4.50

%

  $ 462,007       6.50

%

Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

    732,366       10.30

%

    426,500       6.00

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    797,008       11.21

%

    426,468       6.00

%

    568,624       8.00

%

Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

    867,748       12.21

%

    568,667       8.00

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    838,216       12.21

%

    568,624       8.00

%

    710,780       10.00

%

Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets:

                                               

Consolidated

    732,366       9.03

%

    324,553       4.00

%

    N/A       N/A  

ServisFirst Bank

    797,008       9.82

%

    324,537       4.00

%

    405,671       5.00

%

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

In the normal course of business, we are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit beyond current fundings, credit card arrangements, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in our balance sheet. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement we have in those particular financial instruments.

 

Our exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to such financial instruments is represented by the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. We use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as we do for on-balance sheet instruments.  As of March 31, 2020, we had reserves of $0.5 million for losses on such off-balance sheet arrangements consistent with guidance in the Federal Reserve Bank’s Interagency Policy Statement SR 06-17.

 

As part of our mortgage operations, we originate and sell certain loans to investors in the secondary market.  We continue to experience a manageable level of investor repurchase demands.  For loans sold, we have an obligation to either repurchase the outstanding principal balance of a loan or make the purchaser whole for the economic benefits of a loan if it is determined that the loans sold were in violation of representations and warranties made by the Bank at the time of the sale.  Representations and warranties typically include those made regarding loans that had missing or insufficient file documentation or loans obtained through fraud by borrowers or other third parties such as appraisers.  We had a reserve of $0.4 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 for the settlement of any repurchase demands by investors.

 

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk at March 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

   

March 31, 2020

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Commitments to extend credit

  $ 2,265,133  

Credit card arrangements

    247,976  

Standby letters of credit

    73,135  
    $ 2,586,244  

 

Commitments to extend credit beyond current funded amounts are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the applicable loan agreement. Such commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained if deemed necessary by us upon extension of credit is based on our management’s credit evaluation. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.

 

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Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. All letters of credit are due within one year or less of the original commitment date. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.

 

Results of Operations

 

Summary of Net Income  

 

Net income and net income available to common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was  $34.8 million compared to  $35.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019.  The decrease in net income was primarily attributable to a $8.7 million increase in provision for loan losses during the three months ended March 31, 2020 over the amount provided during the same period in 2019.  Total noninterest expenses increased by $2.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to expenses during the same period in 2019. Net interest income increased by $8.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, mostly the result of growth in total average earning assets and lower interest rates paid on interest-bearing deposits.

 

Basic and diluted net income per common share were $0.65 and $0.64, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to $0.65, for both, for the corresponding period in 2019.  Return on average assets for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was 1.54% compared to 1.75% for the corresponding period in 2019, and return on average stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was 16.23% compared to 19.42% for the corresponding period in 2019.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income is the difference between the income earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities used to support such assets. The major factors which affect net interest income are changes in volumes, the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Our management’s ability to respond to changes in interest rates by effective asset-liability management techniques is critical to maintaining the stability of the net interest margin and the momentum of our primary source of earnings.

 

Taxable-equivalent net interest income increased  $8.9 million, or 12.9%, to  $77.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $68.8 million for the corresponding period in 2019.  This increase was primarily attributable to a $894.1 million increase in average earning assets, or 11.4%, year over year.  The taxable-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets decreased from 4.85% to 4.46% year over year. The yield on loans for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was 4.88% compared to 5.25% for the corresponding period in 2019.  The cost of total interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 1.19% for the three months ended March 31, 2020 from 1.73% for the corresponding period in 2019. Net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2020 increased 2 basis points to 3.58% from 3.56% for the corresponding period in 2019.

 

The following table shows, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, the average balances of each principal category of our assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity, and an analysis of net interest revenue.  The accompanying table reflects changes in our net interest margin as a result of changes in the volume and rate of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the same periods.  Changes as a result of mix or the number of days in the periods have been allocated to the volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. Both tables are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis where applicable:

 

 

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Average Consolidated Balance Sheets and Net Interest Analysis

 

On a Fully Taxable-Equivalent Basis

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(Dollar Amounts In Thousands)

 
   

2020

   

2019

 
           

Interest

   

Average

           

Interest

   

Average

 
   

Average

   

Earned /

   

Yield /

   

Average

   

Earned /

   

Yield /

 
   

Balance

   

Paid

   

Rate

   

Balance

   

Paid

   

Rate

 

Assets:

                                               

Interest-earning assets:

                                               

Loans, net of unearned income (1) (2)

                                               

Taxable

  $ 7,328,594     $ 89,076       4.89

%

  $ 6,570,920     $ 85,233       5.26

%

Tax-exempt (3)

    32,555       327       4.04       30,577       287       3.81  

Total loans, net of unearned income

    7,361,149       89,403       4.88       6,601,497       85,520       5.25  

Mortgage loans held for sale

    4,282       23       2.16       1,614       26       6.53  

Investment securities:

                                               

Taxable

    750,413       5,154       2.75       518,955       3,746       2.89  

Tax-exempt (3)

    44,029       257       2.33       87,537       464       2.12  

Total investment securities (4)

    794,442       5,411       2.72       606,492       4,210       2.78  

Federal funds sold

    105,423       277       1.06       192,690       1,219       2.57  

Interest-bearing balances with banks

    469,199       1,718       1.47       438,099       2,764       2.56  

Total interest-earning assets

  $ 8,734,495     $ 96,832       4.46

%

  $ 7,840,392     $ 93,739       4.85

%

Non-interest-earning assets:

                                               

Cash and due from banks

    66,140                       74,430                  

Net premises and equipment

    58,066                       58,852                  

Allowance for loan losses, accrued interest and other assets

    241,479                       149,941                  

Total assets

  $ 9,100,180                     $ 8,123,615                  
                                                 
                                                 

Liabilities and stockholders' equity:

                                               

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                                               

Interest-bearing demand deposits

  $ 956,803     $ 1,346       0.57

%

  $ 942,686     $ 2,003       0.86

%

Savings deposits

    67,380       84       0.50       54,086       73       0.55  

Money market accounts

    4,061,286       11,127       1.10       3,758,162       16,513       1.78  

Time deposits

    805,924       4,188       2.09       698,976       3,556       2.06  

Total interest-bearing deposits

    5,891,393       16,745       1.14       5,453,910       22,145       1.65  

Federal funds purchased

    492,638       1,601       1.31       312,989       1,995       2.59  

Other borrowings

    64,707       781       4.85       64,671       781       4.90  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  $ 6,448,738     $ 19,127       1.19

%

  $ 5,831,570     $ 24,921       1.73

%

Non-interest-bearing liabilities:

                                               

Non-interest-bearing demand deposits

    1,749,671                       1,524,502                  

Other liabilities

    39,801                       36,362                  

Stockholders' equity

    853,800                       735,611                  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

    8,170                       (4,430 )                

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 9,100,180                     $ 8,123,615                  

Net interest income

          $ 77,705                     $ 68,818          

Net interest spread

                    3.27

%

                    3.12

%

Net interest margin

                    3.58

%

                    3.56

%

                                           

(1)

 

Non-accrual loans are included in average loan balances in all periods.  Loan fees of $1,281 and $973 are included in interest income in the first quarter of 2020 and 2019, respectively.

(2)

 

Net accretion on acquired loan discounts of $84 is included in interest income in the first quarter of 2019.

(3)

 

Interest income and yields are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a tax rate of 21%.

(4)

 

Unrealized gains (losses) of $10,282 and $(5,664) are excluded from the yield calculation in the first quarter of 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2020 Compared to 2019 Increase (Decrease) in Interest Income and Expense Due to Changes in:

 
   

Volume

   

Rate

   

Total

 
   

(In Thousands)

 

Interest-earning assets:

                       

Loans, net of unearned income

                       

Taxable

  $ 9,917     $ (6,074 )   $ 3,843  

Tax-exempt

    21       19       40  

Total loans, net of unearned income

    9,938       (6,055 )     3,883  

Mortgages held for sale

    23       (26 )     (3 )

Debt securities:

                       

Taxable

    1,628       (220 )     1,408  

Tax-exempt

    (247 )     40       (207 )

Total debt securities

    1,381       (180 )     1,201  

Federal funds sold

    (410 )     (532 )     (942 )

Interest-bearing balances with banks

    189       (1,235 )     (1,046 )

Total interest-earning assets

    11,121       (8,028 )     3,093  
                         

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                       

Interest-bearing demand deposits

    30       (687 )     (657 )

Savings

    17       (6 )     11  

Money market accounts

    1,278       (6,664 )     (5,386 )

Time deposits

    582       50       632  

Total interest-bearing deposits

    1,907       (7,307 )     (5,400 )

Federal funds purchased

    857       (1,251 )     (394 )

Other borrowed funds

    -       -       -  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

    2,764       (8,558 )     (5,794 )

Increase in net interest income

  $ 8,357     $ 530     $ 8,887  

 

Our growth in loans continues to drive favorable volume component change and overall change. The rate component was favorable as average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 54 basis points while loan yields decreased 37 basis points. We repriced our deposits downward following the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts during the second half of 2019. Growth in non-interest-bearing deposits and equity also contributed to the increase in net interest revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

The provision for loan losses was $13.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $8.7 million from $4.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019.  Net credit charge-offs to quarter-to-date average loans were 0.26% for the first quarter of 2019, a 10 basis point decrease compared to 0.36% for the fourth quarter of 2019 and a 6 basis point increase compared to 0.20% for the first quarter of 2019.  Nonperforming loans decreased to $2.2 million to $33.9 million, or 0.45% of total loans, at March 31, 2020 from $36.1 million, or 0.50% of total loans, at December 31, 2019, and were higher than $27.2 million, or 0.41% of total loans, at March 31, 2019. Impaired loans increased to $60.5 million, or 0.80% of total loans, at March 31, 2020, compared to $43.1 million, or 0.59% of total loans, at December 31, 2019.  We have evaluated risk factors related to macroeconomic conditions and uncertainty due to COVID-19 which resulted in additional reserve for loan losses related to external factors of $6.7 million at March 31, 2020.  The allowance for loan losses totaled $85.4 million, or 1.13% of total loans, net of unearned income, at March 31, 2020, compared to $70.2 million, or 1.05% of loans, net of unearned income, at December 31, 2019. 

 

Noninterest Income

 

Noninterest income totaled $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $1.7 million compared to the corresponding period in 2019. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $0.2 million to $1.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 from $1.7 million during the corresponding period in 2019.  The number of transaction deposit accounts increased 14.6% from March 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020.  Credit card income increased $0.2 million to $1.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $1.6 million during the corresponding period in 2019.  Spending on credit cards increased 29% for the same comparative period. Higher award payout rates offset increased interchange income on credit cards. Income associated with the cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance increased $691,000 to $1.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $762,000 during the corresponding period in 2019. We purchased $75.0 million in additional bank-owned life insurance contracts during the second half of 2019.

 

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Noninterest Expense 

 

Noninterest expense totaled $27.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $2.6 million compared to $25.3 million for the corresponding period in 2019.

 

Details of expenses are as follows:

 

 

Salary and employee benefit expense increased $1.4 million to $15.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 from $14.3 million for the corresponding period in 2019.  We had 492 total employees as of March 31, 2020 compared to 485 as of March 31, 2019, a 1% increase. We will incur additional compensation expenses associated with processing and booking PPP loans during the second quarter of 2020.  Such added expenses will be more than offset by the fees received on the PPP loans.

 

 

Equipment and occupancy expense increased $141,000 to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 from $2.3 million for the corresponding period in 2019.  We have incurred some additional equipment expenses associated with initiating our pandemic plan.  While we believe these expenses are immaterial, we cannot be sure that additional expenses will not be incurred if the impacts of the pandemic extend over a longer period of time.

 

 

Third party processing and other services increased $934,000 to $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 from $2.4 million for the corresponding period in 2019. Increases in the number of transaction deposit accounts contributed to an increase in data processing expenses and an increase in the number of correspondent banking accounts and number of transactions in those accounts contributed to increased service charges from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

 

 

Professional services decreased $66,000 to $928,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 from $994,000 for the corresponding period in 2019.

 

 

FDIC insurance assessments increased $313,000 to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 from $1.0 million for the corresponding period in 2019.  Our assessment base increased by 16% year-over-year.

 

 

Expenses related to other real estate owned increased to $601,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 from $22,000 for the corresponding period in 2019. This increase was the result of write-downs in value of property based on updated appraisals related to one foreclosed loan relationship in our Nashville region.

 

 

Other operating expenses decreased $702,000 to $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 from $4.4 million for the corresponding period in 2019. Write-downs in tax credit investments decreased significantly as our New Market Tax Credit partnerships terminated at the end of 2019. Decreases in travel and entertainment expenses also contributed to the operating expense.  We will likely experience decreased travel and entertainment expenses during the second quarter of 2020 as we continue to limit our person-to-person contact with our clients and prospects during the pandemic.

 

Changes in our non-interest income and expenses, including percentage changes, are detailed in the following table:

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

                 
   

2020

   

2019

   

$ change

   

% change

 
   

(Dollars In Thousands)

         

Noninterest income:

                               

Service charges on deposit accounts

  $ 1,916     $ 1,702     $ 214       12.6

%

Mortgage banking

    1,071       575       496       86.3

%

Credit cards

    1,765       1,576       189       12.0

%

Increase in cash surrender value life insurance

    1,453       762       691       90.7

%

Other operating income

    469       329       140       42.6

%

Total noninterest income

  $ 6,674     $ 4,944     $ 1,730       35.0

%

                                 

Noninterest expense:

                               

Salaries and employee benefits

  $ 15,658     $ 14,265     $ 1,393       9.8

%

Equipment and occupancy

    2,400       2,259       141       6.2

%

Third party processing and other services

    3,345       2,411       934       38.7

%

Professional services

    948       994       (46 )     (4.6

%)

FDIC and other regulatory assessments

    1,332       1,019       313       30.7

%

Other real estate owned

    601       22       579       2,631.8

%

Other operating expense

    3,636       4,358       (722 )     (16.6

%)

Total noninterest expense

  $ 27,920     $ 25,328     $ 2,592       10.2

%

 

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Income Tax Expense

 

Income tax expense was $8.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 versus $8.5 million for the same period in 2019. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was 18.76%, compared to 19.53% for the corresponding period in 2019.  We recognized excess tax benefits as a credit to our income tax expense from the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock of $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2020, compared to $772,000 in the first quarter of 2019.  Our primary permanent differences are related to tax-exempt income on securities, state income tax benefit on real estate investment trust dividends, various qualifying tax credits and change in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance. We invested in an additional $75.0 million of bank-owned life insurance contracts during the second half of 2019.

 

We own real estate investment trusts for the purpose of holding and managing participations in residential mortgages and commercial real estate loans originated by the Bank.  The trusts are wholly-owned subsidiaries of a trust holding company, which in turn is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank.  The trusts earn interest income on the loans they hold and incur operating expenses related to their activities.  They pay their net earnings, in the form of dividends, to the Bank, which receives a deduction for state income taxes.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Like all financial institutions, we are subject to market risk from changes in interest rates. Interest rate risk is inherent in the balance sheet due to the mismatch between the maturities of rate-sensitive assets and rate-sensitive liabilities. If rates are rising, and the level of rate-sensitive liabilities exceeds the level of rate-sensitive assets, the net interest margin will be negatively impacted. Conversely, if rates are falling, and the level of rate-sensitive liabilities is greater than the level of rate-sensitive assets, the impact on the net interest margin will be favorable. Managing interest rate risk is further complicated by the fact that all rates do not change at the same pace; in other words, short-term rates may be rising while longer-term rates remain stable. In addition, different types of rate-sensitive assets and rate-sensitive liabilities react differently to changes in rates.

 

To manage interest rate risk, we must take a position on the expected future trend of interest rates. Rates may rise, fall or remain the same. Our asset-liability committee (“ALCO”) develops its view of future rate trends and strives to manage rate risk within a targeted range by monitoring economic indicators, examining the views of economists and other experts, and understanding the current risks that our balance sheet is exposed to. Our annual budget reflects the anticipated rate environment for the next 12 months.

 

The ALCO employs modeling techniques such as net interest income simulations and economic value of equity simulations to determine what amount of the Bank’s net interest income is at risk given different movements in market interest rates. Simulations assume gradual and instantaneous (shocks) movements in market interest rates of up and down 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points, when practicable.  A set of Benchmark and optional scenarios are ran and results are compared to base model results to measure sensitivity to movements in market interest rates.  The ALCO establishes limits for the amount of negative change in net interest margin in the first year, second year and two-year cumulative time horizon.  Current policy limits for the 100 and 200 basis point scenarios in the first and second year is -10% and -15%, respectively, and for the two-year cumulative is -15%.  The ALCO conducts a quarterly analysis of the rate sensitivity position, reviews established limits, and reports its results to our board of directors.  As of March 31, 2020, there have been no significant changes to our sensitivity to changes in interest rates since December 31, 2019. However, market disruptions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic may adversely affect our sensitivity to market interest rates.  We could experience an increase in the cost of funding our balance sheet.  We could also experience increased pricing competition for our existing loans or future borrower prospects, which could decrease rates earned on our earning assets.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

CEO and CFO Certification.

 

Appearing as exhibits to this report are Certifications of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). The Certifications are required to be made by Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). This item contains the information about the evaluation that is referred to in the Certifications, and the information set forth below in this Item 4 should be read in conjunction with the Certifications for a more complete understanding of the Certifications.

 

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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

 

We conducted an evaluation (the “Evaluation”) of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, as of March 31, 2020. Based upon the Evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of March 31, 2020, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that material information relating to ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries is made known to management, including the CEO and CFO, particularly during the period when our periodic reports are being prepared.

 

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time we may be a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management does not believe the Company or the Bank is currently a party to any material legal proceedings except as disclosed in Item 3, “Legal Proceedings”, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, and there has been no material change in any matter described therein.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Our business is influenced by many factors that are difficult to predict, involve uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and are often beyond our control. We have identified a number of these risk factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, which should be taken into consideration when reviewing the information contained in this report. There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, with the exception of:

 

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and measures intended to prevent its spread may adversely affect our business, financial condition and operations, and such effects will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict.

 

Global health and economic concerns relating to the COVID-19 outbreak and government actions taken to reduce the spread of the virus have had a material adverse impact on the macroeconomic environment, and the outbreak has significantly increased economic uncertainty. The pandemic has resulted in federal, state and local authorities, including those who govern the markets in which we operate, implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus.  Such measures have included travel bans and restrictions, curfews, quarantines, shelter in place or total lock-down orders and business limitations and shutdowns. Such measures have significantly contributed to rising unemployment and negatively impacted consumer and business spending. The United States government has taken steps to attempt to mitigate some of the more severe anticipated economic effects of the virus, including the passage of the CARES Act, but there can be no assurance that such steps will be effective or achieve their desired results in the near future.

 

The outbreak has adversely impacted and is likely to continue to adversely impact our workforce and operations and the operations of our customers and business partners. In particular, we may experience financial losses due to a number of operational factors impacting us or our customers or business partners, including but not limited to:

 

 

Credit losses resulting from financial stress experienced by our borrowers, especially those operating in industries most hard hit by government measures to contain the spread of the virus;

 

 

Possible business disruptions experienced by our vendors and business partners in carrying out work that supports our operations;

 

 

Heightened levels of cyber and payment fraud, as cyber criminals try to take advantage of the disruption and increased online activity brought about by the pandemic; and,

 

 

Operational failures due to changes in our normal business practices necessitated by our internal measures to protect our employees and government-mandated measures intended to slow the spread of the virus.

 

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These factors may exist for an extended period of time and may continue to adversely affect our business, financial condition and operations even after the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided.

 

The extent to which the pandemic impacts our business, financial condition and operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, its duration and severity, the actions to contain it or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. Even after the pandemic has subsided, we may continue to experience materially adverse impacts to our business as a result of its economic impact, including the availability of credit, adverse impacts on our liquidity and any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future.  Additionally, future outbreaks of COVID-19, or other viruses, may occur.

 

There are no comparable recent events that provide guidance as to the effect the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic may have, and, as a result, the ultimate impact of the pandemic is highly uncertain and subject to change. We do not yet know the full extent of the impacts on our business, our operations or the global economy as a whole.  Therefore, the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K could be heightened, changed or be added to in the future.  For other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in any forward-looking statement or projection contained in this report, see “Forward-Looking Statements” under Part 1, Item 2 above.

 

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

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

(a) Exhibit:

  31.01 Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
  31.02 Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
  32.01 Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
  32.02 Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
  101.INS  XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
  101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
  101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
  101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
  101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
  101.DEF  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
  104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

*denotes compensatory plan or arrangement

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

    SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
     
     
Date: April 30, 2020 By /s/ Thomas A. Broughton III
    Thomas A. Broughton III
    President and Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: April 30, 2020 By   /s/ William M. Foshee
    William M. Foshee
    Chief Financial Officer

                                                                               

 

 

 

 

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