UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31,June 30, 2018

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

Commission File Number: 0-12507

ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York 22-2448962
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
250 GLEN STREET, GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK 12801
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (518) 745-1000

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer     
Accelerated filer   x 
Non-accelerated filer     
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company     
       
Emerging growth company     
       
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standard provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. __

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding as of April 30,July 31, 2018
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share 13,969,37114,015,969


ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 March 31, 2017June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 June 30, 2017
ASSETS          
Cash and Due From Banks$29,525
 $42,562
 $50,158
$38,552
 $42,562
 $39,105
Interest-Bearing Deposits at Banks70,747
 30,276
 14,645
22,189
 30,276
 26,972
Investment Securities:          
Available-for-Sale305,589
 300,200
 347,159
325,387
 300,200
 327,392
Held-to-Maturity (Approximate Fair Value of $324,937 at March 31, 2018; $335,901 at December 31, 2017; and $335,105 at March 31, 2017)330,124
 335,907
 335,211
Held-to-Maturity (Approximate Fair Value of $292,605 at June 30, 2018; $335,901 at December 31, 2017; and $350,355 at June 30, 2017)297,885
 335,907
 348,018
Equity Securities1,579
 
 
1,802
 
 
Other Investments4,780
 9,949
 6,826
11,089
 9,949
 11,035
Loans1,993,037
 1,950,770
 1,810,805
2,057,862
 1,950,770
 1,878,632
Allowance for Loan Losses(19,057) (18,586) (17,216)(19,640) (18,586) (17,442)
Net Loans1,973,980
 1,932,184
 1,793,589
2,038,222
 1,932,184
 1,861,190
Premises and Equipment, Net27,815
 27,619
 26,585
28,104
 27,619
 26,565
Goodwill21,873
 21,873
 21,873
21,873
 21,873
 21,873
Other Intangible Assets, Net2,172
 2,289
 2,575
2,060
 2,289
 2,482
Other Assets58,503
 57,606
 57,765
58,008
 57,606
 57,089
Total Assets$2,826,687
 $2,760,465
 $2,656,386
$2,845,171
 $2,760,465
 $2,721,721
LIABILITIES          
Noninterest-Bearing Deposits$452,347
 $441,945
 $402,506
$467,048
 $441,945
 $433,480
Interest-Bearing Checking Accounts944,161
 907,315
 959,170
861,959
 907,315
 905,624
Savings Deposits762,220
 694,573
 696,625
735,217
 694,573
 679,320
Time Deposits over $250,00085,403
 38,147
 30,993
70,950
 38,147
 33,630
Other Time Deposits167,142
 163,136
 167,242
169,607
 163,136
 167,984
Total Deposits2,411,273
 2,245,116
 2,256,536
2,304,781
 2,245,116
 2,220,038
Federal Funds Purchased and
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
74,957
 64,966
 32,035
60,248
 64,966
 40,892
Federal Home Loan Bank Overnight Advances
 105,000
 32,000
136,000
 105,000
 122,000
Federal Home Loan Bank Term Advances45,000
 55,000
 55,000
45,000
 55,000
 55,000
Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts20,000
 20,000
 20,000
20,000
 20,000
 20,000
Other Liabilities22,723
 20,780
 24,704
19,654
 20,780
 23,039
Total Liabilities2,573,953
 2,510,862
 2,420,275
2,585,683
 2,510,862
 2,480,969
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Preferred Stock, $5 Par Value; 1,000,000 Shares Authorized
 
 

 
 
Common Stock, $1 Par Value; 20,000,000 Shares Authorized (18,481,301 Shares Issued and Outstanding at March 31, 2018; 18,481,301 at
December 31, 2017 and 17,943,201 at March 31, 2017)
18,481
 18,481
 17,943
Common Stock, $1 Par Value; 20,000,000 Shares Authorized (18,481,301 Shares Issued at June 30, 2018; 18,481,301 at December 31, 2017 and 17,943,201 at June 30, 2017)18,481
 18,481
 17,943
Additional Paid-in Capital290,980
 290,219
 271,517
292,020
 290,219
 272,187
Retained Earnings34,093
 28,818
 31,901
40,326
 28,818
 35,739
Unallocated ESOP Shares (9,643 Shares at March 31, 2018; 9,643 Shares at December 31, 2017 and 19,466 Shares at March 31, 2017)(200) (200) (400)
Unallocated ESOP Shares (9,643 Shares at June 30, 2018; 9,643 Shares at December 31, 2017 and 19,466 Shares at June 30, 2017)(200) (200) (400)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(11,285) (8,514) (6,680)(11,804) (8,514) (6,200)
Treasury Stock, at Cost (4,516,444 Shares at March 31, 2018; 4,541,524 Shares at December 31, 2017 and 4,442,292 Shares at March 31, 2017)(79,335) (79,201) (78,170)
Treasury Stock, at Cost (4,467,909 Shares at June 30, 2018; 4,541,524 Shares at December 31, 2017 and 4,428,713 Shares at June 30, 2017)(79,335) (79,201) (78,517)
Total Stockholders’ Equity252,734
 249,603
 236,111
259,488
 249,603
 240,752
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$2,826,687
 $2,760,465
 $2,656,386
$2,845,171
 $2,760,465
 $2,721,721
    
See Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME          
Interest and Fees on Loans$18,858
 $16,402
$19,909
 $17,295
 $38,767
 $33,697
Interest on Deposits at Banks134
 60
158
 78
 292
 138
Interest and Dividends on Investment Securities:          
Fully Taxable1,893
 1,990
2,048
 2,013
 3,941
 4,003
Exempt from Federal Taxes1,533
 1,545
1,475
 1,540
 3,008
 3,085
Total Interest and Dividend Income22,418
 19,997
23,590
 20,926
 46,008
 40,923
INTEREST EXPENSE          
Interest-Bearing Checking Accounts387
 331
388
 381
 775
 712
Savings Deposits522
 291
711
 316
 1,233
 607
Time Deposits over $250,000204
 55
328
 66
 532
 121
Other Time Deposits259
 228
282
 233
 541
 461
Federal Funds Purchased and
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
16
 7
16
 9
 32
 16
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances414
 445
656
 506
 1,070
 951
Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued to
Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts
214
 179
247
 188
 461
 367
Total Interest Expense2,016
 1,536
2,628
 1,699
 4,644
 3,235
NET INTEREST INCOME20,402
 18,461
20,962
 19,227
 41,364
 37,688
Provision for Loan Losses746
 358
629
 422
 1,375
 780
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR
LOAN LOSSES
19,656
 18,103
20,333
 18,805
 39,989
 36,908
NONINTEREST INCOME          
Income From Fiduciary Activities2,197
 2,018
2,647
 2,150
 4,844
 4,168
Fees for Other Services to Customers2,380
 2,256
2,570
 2,413
 4,950
 4,670
Insurance Commissions1,903
 2,198
2,192
 2,115
 4,095
 4,313
Net Unrealized Gain on Equity Securities18
 
Net Gain on Equity Securities223
 
 241
 
Net Gain on Sales of Loans38
 45
23
 204
 61
 250
Other Operating Income353
 178
256
 175
 609
 351
Total Noninterest Income6,889
 6,695
7,911
 7,057
 14,800
 13,752
NONINTEREST EXPENSE          
Salaries and Employee Benefits9,369
 9,147
9,812
 9,211
 19,181
 18,358
Occupancy Expenses, Net2,541
 2,544
2,420
 2,494
 4,961
 5,038
FDIC Assessments217
 226
223
 228
 440
 454
Other Operating Expense3,829
 3,558
3,737
 3,704
 7,566
 7,262
Total Noninterest Expense15,956
 15,475
16,192
 15,637
 32,148
 31,112
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES10,589
 9,323
12,052
 10,225
 22,641
 19,548
Provision for Income Taxes2,058
 2,692
2,322
 3,017
 4,380
 5,709
NET INCOME$8,531

$6,631
$9,730

$7,208

$18,261

$13,839
Average Shares Outstanding 1:
         
Basic13,936
 13,889
13,975
 13,890
 13,955
 13,889
Diluted14,016
 14,001
14,058
 13,975
 14,038
 13,989
Per Common Share:          
Basic Earnings$0.61
 $0.48
$0.70
 $0.52
 $1.31
 $1.00
Diluted Earnings0.61
 0.47
0.69
 0.52
 1.30
 0.99

1 2017 Share and Per Share Amounts have been restated for the September 28, 2017 3% stock dividend.
See Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Net Income$8,531
 $6,631
$9,730
 $7,208
 $18,261
 $13,839
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax:          
Net Unrealized Securities Holding Gains (Losses)
Arising During the Period
(2,485) 47
(635) 409
 (3,120) 456
Amortization of Net Retirement Plan Actuarial Loss46
 109
75
 72
 121
 181
Accretion of Net Retirement Plan Prior
Service Credit
(1) (2)41
 (1) 40
 (3)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)(2,440) 154
(519) 480
 (2,959) 634
Comprehensive Income$6,091
 $6,785
$9,211
 $7,688
 $15,302
 $14,473
          

See Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.



ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Unallo-cated ESOP
Shares
 
Accumu-lated
Other Com-
prehensive
Loss
 
Treasury
Stock
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$18,481
 $290,219
 $28,818
 $(200) $(8,514) $(79,201) $249,603
Net Income
 
 8,531
 
 
 
 8,531
Other Comprehensive Loss
 
 
 
 (2,440) 
 (2,440)
Impact of the Adoption of ASU 2014-09
 
 (102) 
 
 
 (102)
Impact of the Adoption of ASU 2016-01
 
 331
 
 (331) 
 
Cash Dividends Paid, $.25 per Share
 
 (3,485) 
 
 
 (3,485)
Stock Options Exercised, Net  (27,662 Shares)
 307
 
 
 
 303
 610
Shares Issued Under the Employee Stock
  Purchase Plan  (3,674 Shares)

 76
 
 
 
 40
 116
Shares Issued for Dividend
  Reinvestment Plans (12,459 Shares)

 289
 
 
 
 142
 431
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
 89
 
 
 
 
 89
Purchase of Treasury Stock
  (18,715 Shares)

 
 
 
 
 (619) (619)
Balance at March 31, 2018$18,481
 $290,980
 $34,093
 $(200) $(11,285) $(79,335) $252,734
              
Balance at December 31, 2016$17,943
 $270,880
 $28,644
 $(400) $(6,834) $(77,381) $232,852
Net Income
 
 6,631
 
 
 
 6,631
Other Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
 154
 
 154
Cash Dividends Paid, $.243 per Share 1

 
 (3,374) 
 
 
 (3,374)
Stock Options Exercised, Net  (16,721 Shares)
 187
 
 
 
 201
 388
Shares Issued Under the Directors’ Stock
  Plan  (554 Shares)

 14
 
 
 
 8
 22
Shares Issued Under the Employee Stock
  Purchase Plan  (3,049 Shares)

 69
 
 
 
 37
 106
Shares Issued for Dividend
  Reinvestment Plans (12,447 Shares)

 284
 
 
 
 141
 425
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
 83
 
 
 
 
 83
Purchase of Treasury Stock
 (33,970 Shares)

 
 
 
 
 (1,176) (1,176)
Balance at March 31, 2017$17,943
 $271,517
 $31,901
 $(400) $(6,680) $(78,170) $236,111

 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Unallo-cated ESOP
Shares
 
Accumu-lated
Other Com-
prehensive
Loss
 
Treasury
Stock
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$18,481
 $290,219
 $28,818
 $(200) $(8,514) $(79,201) $249,603
Net Income
 
 18,261
 
 
 
 18,261
Other Comprehensive Loss
 
 
 
 (2,959) 
 (2,959)
Impact of the Adoption of ASU 2014-09
 
 (102) 
 
 
 (102)
Impact of the Adoption of ASU 2016-01
 
 331
 
 (331) 
 
Cash Dividends Paid, $.50 per Share
 
 (6,982) 
 
 
 (6,982)
Stock Options Exercised, Net  (79,001 Shares)
 804
 
 
 
 888
 1,692
Shares Issued Under the Directors’ Stock
  Plan  (2,705 Shares)

 72
 
 
 
 31
 103
Shares Issued Under the Employee Stock
  Purchase Plan  (7,613 Shares)

 167
 
 
 
 85
 252
Shares Issued for Dividend
  Reinvestment Plans (24,305 Shares)

 580
 
 
 
 276
 856
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
 178
 
 
 
 
 178
Purchase of Treasury Stock
  (40,009 Shares)

 
 
 
 
 (1,414) (1,414)
Balance at June 30, 2018$18,481
 $292,020
 $40,326
 $(200) $(11,804) $(79,335) $259,488
              
Balance at December 31, 2016$17,943
 $270,880
 $28,644
 $(400) $(6,834) $(77,381) $232,852
Net Income
 
 13,839
 
 
 
 13,839
Other Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
 634
 
 634
Cash Dividends Paid, $.485 per Share 1

 
 (6,744) 
 
 
 (6,744)
Stock Options Exercised, Net  (33,062 Shares)
 322
 
 
 
 379
 701
Shares Issued Under the Directors’ Stock
  Plan  (3,927 Shares)

 84
 
 
 
 43
 127
Shares Issued Under the Employee Stock
  Purchase Plan  (7,300 Shares)

 160
 
 
 
 82
 242
Shares Issued for Dividend
  Reinvestment Plans (24,999 Shares)

 569
 
 
 
 276
 845
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
 172
 
 
 
 
 172
Purchase of Treasury Stock
 (56,908 Shares)

 
 
 
 
 (1,916) (1,916)
Balance at June 30, 2017$17,943
 $272,187
 $35,739
 $(400) $(6,200) $(78,517) $240,752

1 Cash dividends paid per share have been adjusted for the September 28, 2017 3% stock dividend.
See Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.





ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:2018 20172018 2017
Net Income$8,531
 $6,631
$18,261
 $13,839
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:      
Provision for Loan Losses746
 358
1,375
 780
Depreciation and Amortization1,199
 1,524
2,408
 2,988
Net Unrealized Gains on Equity Securities(18) 
Net Gain on Equity Securities(241) 
Loans Originated and Held-for-Sale(12,326) (2,186)(2,354) (7,646)
Proceeds from the Sale of Loans Held-for-Sale12,520
 1,818
2,198
 8,118
Net Gains on the Sale of Loans(38) (45)
Net Losses on the Sale of Premises and Equipment, Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets32
 7
Net Gain on the Sale of Loans(61) (250)
Net Loss on the Sale of Premises and Equipment, Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets117
 122
Contributions to Retirement Benefit Plans(134) (165)(352) (459)
Deferred Income Tax Benefit(220) (82)(261) (94)
Shares Issued Under the Directors’ Stock Plan
 22
103
 127
Stock-Based Compensation Expense89
 83
178
 172
Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options112
 45
160
 112
Net Increase in Other Assets(395) (886)
Net Increase in Other Liabilities2,185
 2,817
Net (Increase) Decrease in Other Assets186
 (559)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities(673) 1,378
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities12,283
 9,941
21,044
 18,628
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:      
Proceeds from the Maturities and Calls of Securities Available-for-Sale9,380
 11,826
25,035
 31,867
Purchases of Securities Available-for-Sale(19,979) (12,324)(56,598) (12,324)
Proceeds from the Maturities and Calls of Securities Held-to-Maturity6,459
 10,474
39,616
 30,262
Purchases of Securities Held-to-Maturity(921) (556)(2,105) (33,435)
Net Increase in Loans(42,968) (57,637)(107,598) (126,524)
Proceeds from the Sales of Premises and Equipment, Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets437
 304
644
 539
Purchase of Premises and Equipment(627) (247)(1,395) (867)
Proceeds from the Sale of a Subsidiary, Net
 23
49
 23
Net Decrease in Other Investments5,169
 4,086
Net Increase in Other Investments(1,140) (123)
Net Cash Used By Investing Activities(43,050) (44,051)(103,492) (110,582)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
Net Increase in Deposits166,157
 139,990
59,665
 103,492
Net Decrease in Short-Term Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings(105,000) (91,000)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Short-Term Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings31,000
 (1,000)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Short-Term Borrowings9,991
 (3,801)(4,718) 5,056
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank Term Advances(10,000) 
(10,000) 
Purchase of Treasury Stock(619) (1,176)(1,414) (1,916)
Stock Options Exercised, Net610
 388
1,692
 701
Shares Issued Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan116
 106
252
 242
Shares Issued for Dividend Reinvestment Plans431
 425
856
 845
Cash Dividends Paid(3,485) (3,374)(6,982) (6,744)
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities58,201
 41,558
70,351
 100,676
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents27,434
 7,448
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents(12,097) 8,722
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period72,838
 57,355
72,838
 57,355
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period$100,272
 $64,803
$60,741
 $66,077
      
Supplemental Disclosures to Statements of Cash Flow Information:      
Interest on Deposits and Borrowings$1,949
 $1,539
$4,530
 $3,225
Income Taxes390
 294
5,294
 5,629
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activity:      
Transfer of Loans to Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets270
 359
402
 588

See Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.


NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Note 1.     ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In the opinion of the management of Arrow Financial Corporation (Arrow, the Company, we, or us), the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all of the adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017; the results of operations for the three-monththree- and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017; the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three-monththree- and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017; the changes in stockholders' equity for the three-monthsix-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017;2017; and the cash flows for the three-monthsix-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.2017. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

ManagementsManagement’s Use of Estimates -The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period.  Our most significant estimate is the allowance for loan losses. Other estimates include the evaluation of other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities, goodwill impairment, pension and other postretirement liabilities and an analysis of a need for a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
A material estimate that is particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term is the allowance for loan losses.  In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses, management obtains appraisals for properties.  The allowance for loan losses is managementsmanagement’s best estimate of probable loan losses incurred as of the balance sheet date.  While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future adjustments to the allowance for loan losses may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions.  
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited annual consolidated financial statements of Arrow for the year ended December 31, 2017,, included in Arrow's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Standards

The following accounting standards have been adopted in the first quartersix months of 2018:
    
ASU 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts With Customers (Topic 606)" was adopted as of January 1, 2018. For additional information, see Revenue Recognition under Significant Policy Update in this Note.
ASU 2016-01 "Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" (Subtopic 825-10) significantly changed the income statement impact of equity investments. For Arrow, the standard became effective for the first quarter of 2018, and requires that equity investments be measured at fair value, with changes in fair value measuredrecognized in net income. The cumulative effect of the January 1, 2018 adoption was an increase to retained earnings of $331 thousand with a corresponding decrease to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. For periods prior to January 1, 2018, equity securities were classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax. ASU 2016-01 also emphasized the existing requirement to use exit prices to measure fair value for disclosure purposes and clarifies that entities not make use of a practicability exception in determining the fair value of loans. Accordingly, we refined the calculation used to determine the disclosed fair value of our loans as part of adopting this standard. See Note 9.9 to our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements entitled Fair Value of Financial Instruments.
    ASU 2016-15 "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments" will reduce existing diversity in practice with respect to eight specific cash flow issues. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The amendments in this update should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. Arrow adopted this ASU in the first quarter of 2018.
ASU 2017-01 "Business Combinations" (Topic 805) defines when a set of assets and activities constitutes a business for the purposes of determining whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. Previously, the three elements required to be present in a business are inputs, processes, and outputs. The amendments in this update allow for a business to consist of inputs, processes, and the ability to create output. For Arrow, the standard became effective in the first quarter of 2018. This update had no effect on our accounting for acquisitions and dispositions of businesses.
ASU 2017-07 "Compensation-Retirement Benefits" (Topic 715) improves the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic post-retirement benefit cost by requiring that an employer disaggregate the service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost. The amendments also provide explicit guidance on how to present the service cost component and the other components of net benefit cost in the income statement and allow only the service cost component of net benefit cost to be eligible for capitalization. For Arrow, the standard became effective in the first quarter of 2018. In accordance with the practical expedient adoption method, for all periods presented Arrow used the amounts disclosed in the retirement plans footnote for the prior period retrospective reclassification of the non-service cost components out of salaries and benefits and into other operating expenses. The adoption of this change in accounting for pension costs did not have a material impact on our financial position or the results of operations.
ASU 2017-09 "Compensation-Stock Compensation" (Topic 718) provides guidance about which changes to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The guidance highlights the requirements for applying modification accounting and the exception criteria relating to changes in share-based payment terms. For Arrow, the standard became


effective in the first quarter of 2018. The adoption of this change in accounting for share-based payment awards did not have a material impact on our financial position or the results of operations in periods subsequent to its adoption.


The following accounting standards have been issued and will become effective for the Company at a future date:

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2014-092016-02, Leases (Topic 842) which requires lessees to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. For a lease with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability. Additionally, when measuring assets and liabilities arising from a lease, optional payments should be included only if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease, exercise a purchase option or not exercise an option to terminate the lease. In January 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-01, Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842. ASU 2018-01 was issued to address concerns about the cost and complexity of complying with the transition provisions of ASU 2018-01. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period. For Arrow, the standard becomes effective in the first quarter of 2019. The Company is in the process of reviewing its existing lease portfolios, including service contracts for embedded leases to evaluate the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and the impact on regulatory capital. The Company does not expect that this new accounting standard will have a material impact on it's financial position or the results of operations in periods subsequent to its adoption. As of June 30, 2018, there were less than $2.2 million in minimum lease payments for existing operating leases of branch and insurance locations with varying expiration dates from 2018 to 2031.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 "Financial Instruments - "RevenueCredit Losses" (Topic 326) which will change the way financial entities measure expected credit losses for financial assets, primarily loans. Under this ASU, the "incurred loss" model will be replaced with an "expected loss" model which will recognize losses over the life of the instrument and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information. Currently, credit losses on available-for-sale securities reduce the carrying value of the instrument and cannot be reversed. Under this ASU, the amount of the credit loss is carried as a valuation allowance and can be reversed. The standard also requires expanded credit quality disclosures. For Arrow, the standard is effective for the first quarter of 2020 and early adoption is allowed in 2019. The Company plans on adopting the standard in the first quarter of 2020, in order to maximize the accumulation of data needed to calculate the new CECL methodologies. The ASU describes several acceptable methodologies for calculating expected losses on a loan or a pool of loans and requires additional disclosures. The initial adjustment will not be reported in earnings, but as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. The FASB’s Transition Research Group for credit losses still has several outstanding unresolved questions, some of which may have a significant impact on CECL calculations. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of this new accounting standard as required changes to its credit loss estimation process and models are being evaluated. This will likely have the effect of reducing shareholders' equity, but the Company expects to remain a well-capitalized financial institution under current regulatory calculations.     
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04 "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other" (Topic 350) simplifies the procedures for evaluating impairment of goodwill. Prior to the adoption of this standard, entities were required to perform procedures to determine the fair value of the underlying assets and liabilities for determining the fair value of assets and liabilities in a business combination. This additional step to impairment testing has been eliminated. Under this ASU, entities will perform goodwill impairment testing by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value. For Arrow, the standard becomes effective in the first quarter of 2019, however, early adoption is permitted. This amendment will not affect our assessment of goodwill impairment since we currently perform the analysis of comparing carrying value to fair value of our reporting units that have goodwill and we have not had to perform a Step 2 Impairment Test to date.    
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08 "Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs" amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. This shortens the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date. Under GAAP, entities generally amortize the premium as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument. For Arrow, the standard becomes effective in the first quarter of 2019. We do not expect that the adoption of this change in accounting for certain callable debt securities will have a material impact on our financial position or the results of operations in periods subsequent to its adoption

Significant Accounting Policy Update:

Revenue Recognition - Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, (Topic 606)" clarifies theestablishes principles for recognizingreporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and supersedes most currentcash flows arising from the entity's contracts to provide goods or services to customers. The core principle requires an entity to recognize revenue recognition guidance. The ASU is intended to clarify and convergedepict the revenue recognition principles under current generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)transfer of goods or services promised to streamline revenue recognition requirementsa customer in additionan amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to expanding required revenue recognition disclosures. In August 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2015-14, Deferral of the Effective Date, which provides a one year deferral to the effective date, therefore, ASU 2014-09 is effectivereceive in exchange for public companies for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning ongoods or after December 15, 2017. As such, theservices as performance obligations are satisfied.
The Company adopted ASU 2014-09ASC Topic 606 as of January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach, and have identified the recognition of revenue related to specific types of fiduciary activities and specific types of revenue from insurance commissions to be in the scope of this guidance. Regarding fiduciary activities, under prior GAAP, revenue was recognized from settling client estates over the time period the work was performed. With the adoption of Topic 606, revenue will beis recognized when the performance obligation is completed, which is when the settlement of the client estate is closed. ThisThe impact of this change willin revenue recognition was not have a material impact onto our consolidated financial statements. Regarding revenue from property and casualty insurance policies in which the revenue is recorded when the client elected to pay pay premiums in installments, under prior GAAP, revenue was recognized when the client premiums were billed. With the adoption of Topic 606, revenue is required to be recognized when the performance obligation is substantially completed, , i.e., when the insurance policy is issued. This change willThe impact of recognizing total policy commission revenue versus our current practice of recognizing revenue when the client is billed is not have a material impact toon our consolidated financial statements. The adoption of Topic 606 related to the previously described fiduciary activity and insurance commission required a cumulative effect adjustment as of January 1, 2018 to decrease retained earnings by $102 thousand. Additional information related to net revenue generated from contracts with customers is as follows:

Revenue Recognition - Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC Topic 606"), establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity's contracts to provide goods or services to customers. The core principle requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services as performance obligations are satisfied.
The majority of the Company's revenue-generating transactions are not subject to ASC Topic 606, including revenue generated from financial instruments, such as loans and investment securities which are presented in our consolidated income statements as components of net interest income. The following is a description of principal activities from which the Company generates its revenue from noninterest income sources that are within the scope of ASC Topic 606:


Income Fromfrom Fiduciary Activities: represents revenue derived mainly through the management of client investments which is based on the market value of these assets and the fee schedule contained in the applicable account management agreement. Since the revenue is mainly based on the market value of assets, this amount can be volatile as financial markets increase and decrease based on various economic factors. The terms of the account management agreements generally specify that the performance obligations are completed each quarter. Accordingly, we mainly recognize revenue from fiduciary activities on a quarterly basis.
Fees for Other Services to Customers: represents general service fees for monthly deposit account maintenance and account activity plus fees from other deposit-based services. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is completed, which is generally on a monthly basis for account maintenance services, or upon the completion of a deposit-related transaction. Payment for such performance obligations are generally received at the time the performance obligations are satisfied.
Insurance Commissions: represents commissions and fees paid by insurance carriers for both property and casualty insurance policies, and for services performed for employment benefits clients. Revenue from our property and casualty business is recognized when our performance obligation is satisfied, which is generally the effective date of the bound coverage since there are no significant performance obligations remaining. Revenue from our employment benefit brokerage business is recognized when our benefit servicing performance obligations are satisfied, generally on a monthly basis.

The following accounting standards have been issued and become effective for the Company at a future date:

ASU 2016-02 "Leases" will require the recognition of operating leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize right of use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize a right of use asset and lease liability. Additionally, when measuring assets and liabilities arising from a lease, optional payments should be included only if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease, exercise a purchase option or not exercise an option to terminate the lease. In January 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-01, Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842. ASU 2018-01 was issued to address concerns about the cost and complexity of complying with the transition provisions of ASU 2018-01. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period. For Arrow, the standard becomes effective in the first quarter of 2019. We do not expect that the adoption of this change in accounting for operating leases will have a material impact on our financial position or the results of operations in periods subsequent to its adoption. As of March 31, 2018, we have less than $2.2 million in minimum lease payments for existing operating leases of branch and insurance locations with varying expiration dates from 2018 to 2031.
ASU 2016-13 "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" will change the way we and other financial entities recognize losses on credit instruments, primarily loans and available-for-sale securities. Currently, loan losses are recognized using an "incurred loss" methodology that delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred. Under the ASU, the incurred loss model will be replaced with a methodology that reflects current expected credit losses (CECL) over the life of the instrument and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. Currently, credit losses on available-for-sale securities reduce the carrying value of the instrument and cannot be reversed. Under the ASU, the amount of the credit loss is carried as a valuation allowance and can be reversed. For Arrow, the standard is effective for the first quarter of 2020 and early adoption is allowed in 2019. We plan on adopting the standard in the first quarter of 2020, in order to maximize the accumulation of data needed to calculate the new


CECL methodologies. The ASU describes several acceptable methodologies for calculating expected losses on a loan or a pool of loans. Although other methodologies are allowed, we plan on only using the methodologies described in the ASU. Arrow is still evaluating criteria for loan segments and the appropriate methodology for each segment. We expect that the use of the CECL methodology will result in higher levels of the allowance for loan losses than the incurred loss model. The initial adjustment will not be reported in earnings, but as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. We expect that the adoption of the new standard will have a material impact on the level of the allowance for loan losses, but we do not expect that the periodic provision for loan losses to be materially higher than our historic amounts. The adoption of the standard will have an impact on shareholders’ equity, but we expect that we will remain well-capitalized under current regulatory calculations. The standard also requires new disclosures about the loan portfolio. Both the FASB and banking regulators have made estimates of the range of percentage increases in the allowance for loan losses. One FASB board member has commented that the initial range of 30% to 50% for increases in bank allowances is too high, and that the most likely range is in the single digits, although some institutions will experience higher increases. Due to our historical low level of loan losses and our current conservative underwriting standards, we believe that the increase in our loan loss allowance will be in the single digits. The FASB’s Transition Research Group for credit losses still has several outstanding unresolved questions, some of which may have a significant impact on CECL calculations. In 2016 we selected a third-party software product to calculate our CECL methodologies. We also began to accumulate a database of monthly loan data, beginning with June 2015, of the fields needed to make the loss calculations under the new CECL methodologies. During 2018, we plan on refining our loan segment criteria and, for most segments, we will calculate expected losses (for an expanding database) using two or more of the applicable methodologies before determining the most appropriate methodology for each loan segment or sub-segment.     
ASU 2017-04 "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other" changes the procedures for evaluating impairment of goodwill. Prior to the adoption of this standard, entities were required to perform procedures to determine the fair value of the underlying assets and liabilities following the guidance for determining the fair value of assets and liabilities in a business combination. This additional step to impairment testing has been eliminated. Under this standard, entities should perform goodwill impairment testing by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value. This change should reduce the cost and complexity of evaluating goodwill for impairment. For Arrow, the standard becomes effective in the first quarter of 2019, however, early adoption is permitted. This amendment will not affect our assessment of goodwill impairment since we currently perform the analysis of comparing carrying value to fair value of our reporting units that have goodwill and we have not had to perform a Step 2 Impairment Test to date.    
ASU 2017-08 "Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs" amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. This shortens the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date. Under GAAP, entities generally amortize the premium as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument. For Arrow, the standard becomes effective in the first quarter of 2019. We do not expect that the adoption of this change in accounting for certain callable debt securities will have a material impact on our financial position or the results of operations in periods subsequent to its adoption.




Note 2.    INVESTMENT SECURITIES (In Thousands)
Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase.  Securities reported as held-to-maturity are those debt securities which Arrow has both the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity and are stated at amortized cost. Securities available-for-sale are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of taxes. Beginning January 1, 2018, upon adoption of ASU 2016-01, equity securities with readily determinable fair values are stated at fair value with realized and unrealized gains and losses reported in income. For periods prior to January 1, 2018, equity securities were classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax.

The following table is the schedule of Available-For-Sale Securities at March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017:
Available-For-Sale Securities
 
U.S. Government & Agency
Obligations
 
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Mutual Funds
and Equity
Securities
 
Total
Available-
For-Sale
Securities
 
U.S. Government & Agency
Obligations
 
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Mutual Funds
and Equity
Securities
 
Total
Available-
For-Sale
Securities
March 31, 2018            
June 30, 2018            
Available-For-Sale Securities,
at Amortized Cost
 $60,264
 $9,741
 $240,033
 $1,000
 $
 $311,038
 $60,199
 $3,377
 $267,113
 $1,000
 $
 $331,689
Available-For-Sale Securities,
at Fair Value
 59,657
 9,743
 235,389
 800
 
 305,589
 59,615
 3,383
 261,589
 800
 
 325,387
Gross Unrealized Gains 
 7
 347
 
 
 354
 
 6
 332
 
 
 338
Gross Unrealized Losses��607
 5
 4,991
 200
 
 5,803
 584
 
 5,856
 200
 
 6,640
Available-For-Sale Securities,
Pledged as Collateral
           229,857
           282,481
                        
Maturities of Debt Securities,
at Amortized Cost:
                        
Within One Year $13,018
 $8,363
 $891
 $
   $22,272
 $42,683
 $2,124
 $1,447
 $
   $46,254
From 1 - 5 Years 47,246
 650
 121,977
 
   169,873
 17,516
 773
 135,939
 
   154,228
From 5 - 10 Years 
 208
 71,473
 
   71,681
 
 
 79,608
 
   79,608
Over 10 Years 
 520
 45,692
 1,000
   47,212
 
 480
 50,119
 1,000
   51,599
                        
Maturities of Debt Securities,
at Fair Value:
                        
Within One Year $12,949
 $8,360
 $896
 $
   $22,205
 $42,396
 $2,125
 $1,458
 $
   $45,979
From 1 - 5 Years 46,708
 655
 118,649
 
   166,012
 17,219
 778
 131,431
 
   149,428
From 5 - 10 Years 
 208
 70,140
 
   70,348
 
 
 78,552
 
   78,552
Over 10 Years 
 520
 45,704
 800
   47,024
 
 480
 50,148
 800
   51,428
                        
Securities in a Continuous
Loss Position, at Fair Value:
                        
Less than 12 Months $17,128
 $7,421
 $112,078
 $
 $
 $136,627
 $17,218
 $1,797
 $144,265
 $
 $
 $163,280
12 Months or Longer 42,529
 
 80,759
 800
 
 124,088
 42,397
 
 72,209
 800
 
 115,406
Total $59,657
 $7,421
 $192,837
 $800
 $
 $260,715
 $59,615
 $1,797
 $216,474
 $800
 $
 $278,686
Number of Securities in a
Continuous Loss Position
 14
 29
 69
 1
 
 113
 14
 6
 79
 1
 
 100
                        
Unrealized Losses on
Securities in a Continuous
Loss Position:
                        
Less than 12 Months $266
 $6
 $1,940
 $
 $
 $2,212
 $297
 $
 $2,409
 $
 $
 $2,706
12 Months or Longer 341
 
 3,050
 200
 
 3,591
 287
 
 3,447
 200
 
 3,934
Total $607
 $6
 $4,990
 $200
 $
 $5,803
 $584
 $
 $5,856
 $200
 $
 $6,640
                        
Disaggregated Details:                        
US Treasury Obligations,
at Amortized Cost
 $
           $
          
US Treasury Obligations,
at Fair Value
 
           
          
US Agency Obligations,
at Amortized Cost
 60,264
           60,199
          
US Agency Obligations,
at Fair Value
 59,657
           59,615
          


Available-For-Sale Securities
 
U.S. Government & Agency
Obligations
 
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Mutual Funds
and Equity
Securities
 
Total
Available-
For-Sale
Securities
 
U.S. Government & Agency
Obligations
 
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Mutual Funds
and Equity
Securities
 
Total
Available-
For-Sale
Securities
US Government Agency
Securities, at Amortized Cost
     $59,446
           $68,030
      
US Government Agency
Securities, at Fair Value
     59,469
           68,083
      
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Amortized Cost
     180,587
           199,083
      
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Fair Value
     175,920
           193,506
      
                        
December 31, 2017                        
Available-For-Sale Securities,
at Amortized Cost
 $60,328
 $10,351
 $229,077
 $1,000
 $1,120
 $301,876
 $60,328
 $10,351
 $229,077
 $1,000
 $1,120
 $301,876
Available-For-Sale Securities,
at Fair Value
 59,894
 10,349
 227,596
 800
 1,561
 300,200
 59,894
 10,349
 227,596
 800
 1,561
 300,200
Gross Unrealized Gains 
 9
 485
 
 441
 935
 
 9
 485
 
 441
 935
Gross Unrealized Losses 434
 11
 1,966
 200
 
 2,611
 434
 11
 1,966
 200
 
 2,611
Available-For-Sale Securities,
Pledged as Collateral,
at Fair Value
           183,052
           183,052
                        
Securities in a Continuous
Loss Position, at Fair Value:
                        
Less than 12 Months $20,348
 $8,498
 $70,930
 $
 $
 $99,776
 $20,348
 $8,498
 $70,930
 $
 $
 $99,776
12 Months or Longer 39,546
 
 80,759
 800
 
 121,105
 39,546
 
 80,759
 800
 
 121,105
Total $59,894
 $8,498
 $151,689
 $800
 $
 $220,881
 $59,894
 $8,498
 $151,689
 $800
 $
 $220,881
Number of Securities in a
Continuous Loss Position
 14
 36
 55
 1
 
 106
 14
 36
 55
 1
 
 106
                        
Unrealized Losses on
Securities in a Continuous
Loss Position:
                        
Less than 12 Months $172
 $11
 $363
 $
 $
 $546
 $172
 $11
 $363
 $
 $
 $546
12 Months or Longer 262
 
 1,603
 200
 
 2,065
 262
 
 1,603
 200
 
 2,065
Total $434
 $11
 $1,966
 $200
 $
 $2,611
 $434
 $11
 $1,966
 $200
 $
 $2,611
                        
Disaggregated Details:                        
US Treasury Obligations,
at Amortized Cost
 $
           $
          
US Treasury Obligations,
at Fair Value
 
           
          
US Agency Obligations,
at Amortized Cost
 60,328
           60,328
          
US Agency Obligations,
at Fair Value
 59,894
           59,894
          
US Government Agency
Securities, at Amortized Cost
     $40,832
           $40,832
      
US Government Agency
Securities, at Fair Value
     40,832
           40,832
      
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Amortized Cost
     188,245
           188,245
      
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Fair Value
     186,764
           186,764
      
                        


Available-For-Sale Securities
 
U.S. Government & Agency
Obligations
 
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Mutual Funds
and Equity
Securities
 
Total
Available-
For-Sale
Securities
 
U.S. Government & Agency
Obligations
 
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Mutual Funds
and Equity
Securities
 
Total
Available-
For-Sale
Securities
March 31, 2017            
June 30, 2017            
Available-For-Sale Securities,
at Amortized Cost
 $147,012
 $25,467
 $170,601
 $3,501
 $1,120
 $347,701
 $146,914
 $15,410
 $161,324
 $2,500
 $1,120
 $327,268
Available-For-Sale Securities,
at Fair Value
 147,231
 25,507
 169,728
 3,298
 1,395
 347,159
 147,085
 15,441
 161,077
 2,299
 1,490
 327,392
Gross Unrealized Gains 270
 40
 934
 
 275
 1,519
 252
 31
 964
 
 370
 1,617
Gross Unrealized Losses 52
 
 1,806
 203
 
 2,061
 81
 
 1,211
 201
 
 1,493
Available-For-Sale Securities,
Pledged as Collateral
           295,797
           267,912
                        
Securities in a Continuous
Loss Position, at Fair Value:
                        
Less than 12 Months $42,937
 $828
 $127,931
 $2,498
 $
 $174,194
 $49,176
 $543
 $97,870
 $1,499
 $
 $149,088
12 Months or Longer 
 
 
 800
 
 800
 
 
 
 800
 
 800
Total $42,937
 $828
 $127,931
 $3,298
 $
 $174,994
 $49,176
 $543
 $97,870
 $2,299
 $
 $149,888
Number of Securities in a
Continuous Loss Position
 11
 5
 41
 4
 
 61
 13
 2
 34
 3
 
 52
                        
Unrealized Losses on Securities
in a Continuous Loss Position:
                        
Less than 12 Months $52
 $
 $1,806
 $3
 $
 $1,861
 $81
 $
 $1,211
 $1
 $
 $1,293
12 Months or Longer 
 
 
 200
 
 200
 
 
 
 200
 
 200
Total $52
 $
 $1,806
 $203
 $
 $2,061
 $81
 $
 $1,211
 $201
 $
 $1,493
                        
Disaggregated Details:                        
US Treasury Obligations,
at Amortized Cost
 $54,649
           $54,597
          
US Treasury Obligations,
at Fair Value
 $54,695
           $54,676
          
US Agency Obligations,
at Amortized Cost
 $92,363
           $92,317
          
US Agency Obligations,
at Fair Value
 92,536
           92,409
          
US Government Agency
Securities, at Amortized Cost
     $1,616
           $3,740
      
US Government Agency
Securities, at Fair Value
     1,625
           3,756
      
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Amortized Cost
     168,985
           157,584
      
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Fair Value
     168,103
           157,321
      





The following table is the schedule of Held-To-Maturity Securities at March 31, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017:
Held-To-Maturity Securities
  
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Total
Held-To
Maturity
Securities
March 31, 2018        
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Amortized Cost
 $272,938
 $57,186
 $
 $330,124
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Fair Value
 268,605
 56,333
 
 324,938
Gross Unrealized Gains 646
 
 
 646
Gross Unrealized Losses 4,979
 853
 
 5,832
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  Pledged as Collateral
       307,273
         
Maturities of Debt Securities,
  at Amortized Cost:
        
Within One Year $35,115
 $
 $
 $35,115
From 1 - 5 Years 81,312
 51,243
 
 132,555
From 5 - 10 Years 153,111
 5,943
 
 159,054
Over 10 Years 3,400
 
 
 3,400
         
Maturities of Debt Securities,
  at Fair Value:
        
Within One Year $35,160
 $
 $
 $35,160
From 1 - 5 Years 81,634
 50,490
 
 132,124
From 5 - 10 Years 148,412
 5,843
 
 154,255
Over 10 Years 3,399
 
 
 3,399
         
Securities in a Continuous
  Loss Position, at Fair Value:
        
Less than 12 Months $101,695
 $53,076
 $
 $154,771
12 Months or Longer 65,012
 3,257
 
 68,269
Total $166,707
 $56,333
 $
 $223,040
         
Number of Securities in a
  Continuous Loss Position
 495
 47
 
 542
         
Unrealized Losses on Securities
   in a Continuous Loss Position:
        
Less than 12 Months $1,981
 $767
 $
 $2,748
12 Months or Longer 2,998
 86
 
 3,084
Total $4,979
 $853
 $
 $5,832
         
Disaggregated Details:        
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   $2,530
    
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Fair Value
   2,483
    
Government Sponsored Entity
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   54,656
    
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Fair Value
   53,850
    
         


Held-To-Maturity Securities
  
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Total
Held-To
Maturity
Securities
December 31, 2017        
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Amortized Cost
 $275,530
 $60,377
 $
 $335,907
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Fair Value
 275,353
 60,548
 
 335,901
Gross Unrealized Gains 1,691
 269
 
 1,960
Gross Unrealized Losses 1,868
 98
 
 1,966
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  Pledged as Collateral
       318,622
         
Securities in a Continuous
  Loss Position, at Fair Value:
        
Less than 12 Months $55,648
 $13,764
 $
 $69,412
12 Months or Longer 65,152
 3,257
 
 68,409
Total $120,800
 $17,021
 $
 $137,821
Number of Securities in a
  Continuous Loss Position
 352
 14
 
 366
         
Unrealized Losses on
  Securities in a Continuous
  Loss Position:
        
Less than 12 Months $442
 $56
 $
 $498
12 Months or Longer 1,425
 43
 
 1,468
Total $1,867
 $99
 $
 $1,966
        
Disaggregated Details:        
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   $2,680
    
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Fair Value
   2,661
    
Government Sponsored Entity
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   57,697
    
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Fair Value
   57,887
    
         
March 31, 2017        
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Amortized Cost
 $263,642
 $71,569
 $
 $335,211
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Fair Value
 263,255
 71,850
 
 335,105
Gross Unrealized Gains 2,410
 298
 
 2,708
Gross Unrealized Losses 2,796
 17
 
 2,813
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  Pledged as Collateral
       316,966
         
Securities in a Continuous
  Loss Position, at Fair Value:
        
Less than 12 Months $95,450
 $7,682
 $
 $103,132
12 Months or Longer 657
 
 
 657
Total $96,107
 $7,682
 $
 $103,789
Number of Securities in a
  Continuous Loss Position
 251
 8
 
 259
         
Unrealized Losses on
  Securities in a Continuous
  Loss Position:
        
Less than 12 Months $2,793
 $17
 $
 $2,810
12 Months or Longer 3
 
 
 3
Total $2,796
 $17
 $
 $2,813
        


Held-To-Maturity Securities
  
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Total
Held-To
Maturity
Securities
March 31, 2017        
Disaggregated Details:        
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   $3,106
    
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Fair Value
   3,121
    
Government Sponsored Entity
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   68,463
    
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Fair Value
   68,729
    


The following table is the schedule of EquityHeld-To-Maturity Securities at MarchJune 30, 2018, December 31, 2018. Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01 effective January 1, 2018, Equity Securities are not included in Securities Available-For-Sale since unrealized gains2017 and losses are now recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Prior to January 1, 2018, Equity Securities were included in Securities Available-For-Sale.June 30, 2017:
Equity Securities
   
March 31, 2018  
Equity Securities, at Fair Value $1,579
   
Held-To-Maturity Securities
  
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Total
Held-To
Maturity
Securities
June 30, 2018        
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Amortized Cost
 $244,016
 $53,869
 $
 $297,885
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Fair Value
 239,841
 52,764
 
 292,605
Gross Unrealized Gains 497
 
 
 497
Gross Unrealized Losses 4,672
 1,105
 
 5,777
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  Pledged as Collateral
       278,627
         
Maturities of Debt Securities,
  at Amortized Cost:
        
Within One Year $26,037
 $
 $
 $26,037
From 1 - 5 Years 91,235
 46,134
 
 137,369
From 5 - 10 Years 124,073
 7,735
 
 131,808
Over 10 Years 2,671
 
 
 2,671
         
Maturities of Debt Securities,
  at Fair Value:
        
Within One Year $26,092
 $
 $
 $26,092
From 1 - 5 Years 90,877
 45,207
 
 136,084
From 5 - 10 Years 120,206
 7,556
 
 127,762
Over 10 Years 2,667
 
 
 2,667
         
Securities in a Continuous
  Loss Position, at Fair Value:
        
Less than 12 Months $68,612
 $49,977
 $
 $118,589
12 Months or Longer 90,948
 2,787
 
 93,735
Total $159,560
 $52,764
 $
 $212,324
         
Number of Securities in a
  Continuous Loss Position
 465
 47
 
 512
         
Unrealized Losses on Securities
   in a Continuous Loss Position:
        
Less than 12 Months $633
 $1,021
 $
 $1,654
12 Months or Longer 4,039
 84
 
 4,123
Total $4,672
 $1,105
 $
 $5,777
         
Disaggregated Details:        
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   $3,265
    
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Fair Value
   2,346
    
Government Sponsored Entity
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   50,604
    
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Fair Value
   50,418
    
         


Held-To-Maturity Securities
  
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Total
Held-To
Maturity
Securities
December 31, 2017        
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Amortized Cost
 $275,530
 $60,377
 $
 $335,907
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Fair Value
 275,353
 60,548
 
 335,901
Gross Unrealized Gains 1,691
 269
 
 1,960
Gross Unrealized Losses 1,868
 98
 
 1,966
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  Pledged as Collateral
       318,622
         
Securities in a Continuous
  Loss Position, at Fair Value:
        
Less than 12 Months $55,648
 $13,764
 $
 $69,412
12 Months or Longer 65,152
 3,257
 
 68,409
Total $120,800
 $17,021
 $
 $137,821
Number of Securities in a
  Continuous Loss Position
 352
 14
 
 366
         
Unrealized Losses on
  Securities in a Continuous
  Loss Position:
        
Less than 12 Months $442
 $56
 $
 $498
12 Months or Longer 1,425
 43
 
 1,468
Total $1,867
 $99
 $
 $1,966
        
Disaggregated Details:        
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   $2,680
    
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Fair Value
   2,661
    
Government Sponsored Entity
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   57,697
    
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Fair Value
   57,887
    
         
June 30, 2017        
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Amortized Cost
 $280,485
 $67,533
 $
 $348,018
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  at Fair Value
 282,157
 68,198
 
 350,355
Gross Unrealized Gains 3,208
 677
 
 3,885
Gross Unrealized Losses 1,536
 12
 
 1,548
Held-To-Maturity Securities,
  Pledged as Collateral
       327,820
         
Securities in a Continuous
  Loss Position, at Fair Value:
        
Less than 12 Months $93,046
 $4,338
 $
 $97,384
12 Months or Longer 403
 
 
 403
Total $93,449
 $4,338
 $
 $97,787
Number of Securities in a
  Continuous Loss Position
 263
 9
 
 272
         
Unrealized Losses on
  Securities in a Continuous
  Loss Position:
        
Less than 12 Months $1,534
 $12
 $
 $1,546
12 Months or Longer 2
 
 
 2
Total $1,536
 $12
 $
 $1,548
        


Held-To-Maturity Securities
  
State and
Municipal
Obligations
 
Mortgage-
Backed
Securities
 
Corporate
and Other
Debt
Securities
 
Total
Held-To
Maturity
Securities
June 30, 2017        
Disaggregated Details:        
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   $3,106
    
US Government Agency
  Securities, at Fair Value
   3,121
    
Government Sponsored Entity
  Securities, at Amortized Cost
   64,427
    
Government Sponsored Entity
Securities, at Fair Value
   65,077
    

In the tables above, maturities of mortgage-backed securities are included based on their expected average lives.  Actual maturities will differ from the table above because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with, or without, prepayment penalties.
Securities in a continuous loss position, in the tables above for March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017, do not reflect any deterioration of the credit worthiness of the issuing entities.  U.S. Government and Agency issues, including agency-backed collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities, are all rated at least Aaa by Moody's or AA+ by Standard and Poor's.
The state and municipal obligations are general obligations supported by the general taxing authority of the issuer, and in some cases are insured. Obligations issued by school districts are supported by state aid.  For any non-rated municipal securities,An in-house credit analysis is performed in-housefor municipal securities based upon data that has been submitted by the issuers to the New York State Comptroller. That analysis reflects satisfactory credit worthiness of the municipalities.  Corporate and other debt securities continue to be rated above investment grade according to Moody's and Standard and Poor's. Subsequent to March 31,June 30, 2018, and through the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Arrow held no securities downgraded below investment grade.with significant credit deterioration.  
The unrealized losses on these temporarily impaired securities are primarily the result of changes in interest rates for fixed rate securities where the interest rate received is less than the current rate available for new offerings of similar securities, changes in market spreads as a result of shifts in supply and demand, and/or changes in the level of prepayments for mortgage related securities.   Because we do not currently intend to sell any temporarily impaired securities, and because it is not more likely-than-not that we would be required to sell the securities prior to recovery, the impairment is considered temporary.

The following table is the schedule of Equity Securities at June 30, 2018. Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01 effective January 1, 2018, Equity Securities are not included in Securities Available-For-Sale since unrealized gains and losses are now recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Prior to January 1, 2018, Equity Securities were included in Securities Available-For-Sale.
Equity Securities
   
June 30, 2018  
Equity Securities, at Fair Value $1,802
   

The following is a summary of realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized in net income on equity securities during the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2018:

 Three months ended June 30, 2018Six months ended June 30, 2018
Net Gain on Equity Securities$223
$241
Less: Net gain (loss) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities sold during the period

Unrealized net gain recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date$223
$241
   


Note 3.    LOANS (In Thousands)

Loan Categories and Past Due Loans

The following table presents loan balances outstanding as of March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017 and an analysis of the recorded investment in loans that are past due at these dates.  Generally, Arrow considers an amortizing loan past due 30 or more days when the borrower is two payments past due. Loans held-for-sale of $171,$544, $327 and $896$261 as of March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017, respectively, are included in the residential real estate balances for current loans.
  Commercial        Commercial      
Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential TotalCommercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total
March 31, 2018         
June 30, 2018         
Loans Past Due 30-59 Days$45
 $156
 $3,673
 $1,711
 $5,585
$3
 $
 $4,769
 $2,004
 $6,776
Loans Past Due 60-89 Days60
 
 751
 481
 1,292
15
 
 720
 273
 1,008
Loans Past Due 90 or more Days41
 807
 252
 321
 1,421
28
 963
 231
 771
 1,993
Total Loans Past Due146
 963
 4,676
 2,513
 8,298
46
 963
 5,720
 3,048
 9,777
Current Loans127,528
 454,095
 621,964
 781,152
 1,984,739
118,835
 463,430
 656,188
 809,632
 2,048,085
Total Loans$127,674
 $455,058
 $626,640
 $783,665
 $1,993,037
$118,881
 $464,393
 $661,908
 $812,680
 $2,057,862
                  
Loans 90 or More Days Past Due
and Still Accruing Interest
$
 $
 $
 $
 $
$
 $
 $28
 $142
 $170
Nonaccrual Loans652
 807
 441
 2,570
 4,470
633
 963
 459
 1,825
 3,880
                  
December 31, 2017                  
Loans Past Due 30-59 Days$139
 $
 $5,891
 $2,094
 $8,124
$139
 $
 $5,891
 $2,094
 $8,124
Loans Past Due 60-89 Days19
 
 1,215
 509
 1,743
19
 
 1,215
 509
 1,743
Loans Past Due 90 or more Days99
 807
 513
 1,422
 2,841
99
 807
 513
 1,422
 2,841
Total Loans Past Due257
 807
 7,619
 4,025
 12,708
257
 807
 7,619
 4,025
 12,708
Current Loans128,992
 443,441
 595,208
 770,421
 1,938,062
128,992
 443,441
 595,208
 770,421
 1,938,062
Total Loans$129,249
 $444,248
 $602,827
 $774,446
 $1,950,770
$129,249
 $444,248
 $602,827
 $774,446
 $1,950,770
                  
Loans 90 or More Days Past Due
and Still Accruing Interest
$
 $
 $6
 $313
 $319
$
 $
 $6
 $313
 $319
Nonaccrual Loans$588
 $1,530
 $653
 $2,755
 5,526
$588
 $1,530
 $653
 $2,755
 5,526
                  
March 31, 2017         
June 30, 2017         
Loans Past Due 30-59 Days$189
 $
 $3,882
 $2,021
 $6,092
$138
 $
 $4,123
 $122
 $4,383
Loans Past Due 60-89 Days9
 
 1,145
 684
 1,838
40
 865
 1,265
 2,591
 4,761
Loans Past Due 90 or more Days120
 
 335
 835
 1,290
249
 357
 391
 2,115
 3,112
Total Loans Past Due318
 
 5,362
 3,540
 9,220
427
 1,222
 5,779
 4,828
 12,256
Current Loans118,524
 435,316
 546,601
 701,144
 1,801,585
125,832
 440,587
 572,975
 726,982
 1,866,376
Total Loans$118,842
 $435,316
 $551,963
 $704,684
 $1,810,805
$126,259
 $441,809
 $578,754
 $731,810
 $1,878,632
                  
Loans 90 or More Days Past Due
and Still Accruing Interest
$
 $
 $
 $
 $
$120
 $357
 $75
 $1,269
 $1,821
Nonaccrual Loans$144
 $870
 $656
 $2,603
 4,273
$653
 $1,343
 $419
 $2,807
 5,222
    

The Company disaggregates its loan portfolio into the following four categories:

Commercial - The Company offers a variety of loan options to meet the specific needs of commercial customers including term loans, time notes and lines of credit. Such loans are made available to businesses for working capital needs such as inventory and receivables, business expansion and equipment purchases. Generally, a collateral lien is placed on equipment or other assets owned by the borrower. These loans carry a higher risk than commercial real estate loans due to the nature of the underlying collateral, which can be business assets such as equipment and accounts receivable and generally have a lower liquidation value than real estate. In the event of default by the borrower, the Company may be required to liquidate collateral at deeply discounted values. To reduce the risk, management usually obtains personal guarantees of the borrowers.



Commercial Real Estate - The Company offers commercial real estate loans to finance real estate purchases, refinancings, expansions and improvements to commercial properties. Commercial real estate loans are made to finance the purchases of real property which generally consists of real estate with completed structures. These commercial real estate loans are secured by first liens on the real estate, which may include apartments, commercial structures, housing businesses, healthcare facilities, and both owner- and non-owner-occupied facilities. These loans are typically less risky than commercial loans, since they are secured by real estate and buildings, and are generally originated in amounts of no more than 80% of the appraised value of the property. However, the Company also offers commercial construction and land development loans to finance projects, primarily within the communities that we serve. Many projects will ultimately be used by the borrowers' businesses, while others are developed for resale. These real estate loans are also secured by first liens on the real estate, which may include apartments, commercial structures, housing business, healthcare facilities and both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied facilities. There is enhanced risk during the construction period, since the loan is secured by an incomplete project.

Consumer Loans - The Company offers a variety of consumer installment loans to finance personal expenditures. Most of these loans carry a fixed rate of interest with principal repayment terms typically ranging from one to five years, based upon the nature of the collateral and the size of the loan. In addition to installment loans, the Company also offers personal lines of credit and overdraft protection. Several loans are unsecured, which carry a higher risk of loss. Also included in this category are automobile loans. The Company primarily finances the purchases of automobiles indirectly through dealer relationships located throughout upstate New York and Vermont. Most of these loans carry a fixed rate of interest with principal repayment terms typically ranging from three to seven years. Indirect consumer loans are underwritten on a secured basis using the underlying collateral being financed.

Residential - Residential real estate loans consist primarily of loans secured by first or second mortgages on primary residences. We originateThe Company originates adjustable-rate and fixed-rate one-to-four-family residential real estate loans for the construction, purchase or refinancing of an existing mortgage. These loans are collateralized primarily by owner-occupied properties generally located in the Company’s market area. Loans on one-to-four-family residential real estate are generally originated in amounts of no more than 80% of the purchase price or appraised value (whichever is lower), or have private mortgage insurance. The Company’s underwriting analysis for residential mortgage loans typically includes credit verification, independent appraisals, and a review of the borrower’s financial condition. Mortgage title insurance and hazard insurance are normally required. It is ourthe Company's general practice to underwrite residential real estate loans to secondary market standards. Construction loans have a unique risk, because they are secured by an incomplete dwelling. This risk is reduced through periodic site inspections, including one at each loan draw period. In addition, the Company offers fixed home equity loans as well as home equity lines of credit to consumers to finance home improvements, debt consolidation, education and other uses.  OurThe Company's policy allows for a maximum loan to value ratio of 80%, although periodically higher advances are allowed.  The Company originates home equity lines of credit and second mortgage loans (loans secured by a second junior lien position on one-to-four-family residential real estate).  Risk is generally reduced through underwriting criteria, which include credit verification, appraisals, a review of the borrower's financial condition, and personal cash flows.  A security interest, with title insurance when necessary, is taken in the underlying real estate.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table presents a roll-forward of the allowance for loan losses and other information pertaining to the allowance for loan losses:
Allowance for Loan Losses
  Commercial        Commercial      
Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential TotalCommercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total
Roll-forward of the Allowance for Loan Losses for the Quarterly Periods:                  
December 31, 2017$1,873
 $4,504
 $7,604
 $4,605
 $18,586
March 31, 2018$1,119
 $5,412
 $8,019
 $4,507
 $19,057
Charge-offs(16) 1
 (347) (8) (370)
 
 (248) (16) (264)
Recoveries
 9
 86
 
 95

 3
 215
 
 218
Provision311
 (151) 676
 (90) 746
(175) 423
 351
 30
 629
March 31, 2018$2,168
 $4,363
 $8,019
 $4,507
 $19,057
June 30, 2018$944
 $5,838
 $8,337
 $4,521
 $19,640
                  
December 31, 2016$1,017
 $5,677
 $6,120
 $4,198
 $17,012
March 31, 2017$939
 $5,449
 $6,702
 $4,126
 $17,216
Charge-offs(16) 
 (254) 
 (270)(23) 
 (277) (5) (305)
Recoveries7
 
 109
 
 116
5
 
 104
 
 109
Provision(69) (228) 727
 (72) 358
4
 (466) 776
 108
 422
March 31, 2017$939
 $5,449
 $6,702
 $4,126
 $17,216
June 30, 2017$925
 $4,983
 $7,305
 $4,229
 $17,442
                  


Allowance for Loan Losses
  Commercial        Commercial      
Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential TotalCommercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total
March 31, 2018         
Roll-forward of the Allowance for Loan Losses for the Year-to-Date Periods:         
December 31, 2017$1,873
 $4,504
 $7,604
 $4,605
 $18,586
Charge-offs(16) 
 (595) (23) (634)
Recoveries
 12
 301
 
 313
Provision(913) 1,322
 1,027
 (61) 1,375
June 30, 2018$944
 $5,838
 $8,337
 $4,521
 $19,640
         
December 31, 2016$1,017
 $5,677
 $6,120
 $4,198
 $17,012
Charge-offs(39) 
 (530) (6) (575)
Recoveries12
 
 213
 
 225
Provision(65) (694) 1,502
 37
 780
June 30, 2017$925
 $4,983
 $7,305
 $4,229
 $17,442
         
June 30, 2018         
Allowance for loan losses - Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment$92
 $42
 $
 $58
 $192
$88
 $44
 $
 $53
 $185
Allowance for loan losses - Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment2,076
 4,321
 8,019
 4,449
 18,865
856
 5,794
 8,337
 4,468
 19,455
Ending Loan Balance - Individually Evaluated for Impairment489
 815
 91
 1,564
 2,959
489
 813
 110
 1,080
 2,492
Ending Loan Balance - Collectively Evaluated for Impairment$127,185
 $454,243
 $626,549
 $782,101
 $1,990,078
$118,392
 $463,580
 $661,798
 $811,600
 $2,055,370
                  
December 31, 2017                  
Allowance for loan losses - Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment$94
 $2
 $
 $10
 $106
$94
 $2
 $
 $10
 $106
Allowance for loan losses - Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment1,779
 4,502
 7,604
 4,595
 18,480
1,779
 4,502
 7,604
 4,595
 18,480
Ending Loan Balance - Individually Evaluated for Impairment489
 1,537
 95
 1,562
 3,683
489
 1,537
 95
 1,562
 3,683
Ending Loan Balance - Collectively Evaluated for Impairment$128,760
 $442,711
 $602,732
 $772,884
 $1,947,087
$128,760
 $442,711
 $602,732
 $772,884
 $1,947,087
                  
March 31, 2017         
June 30, 2017         
Allowance for loan losses - Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment$
 $34
 $
 $
 $34
$112
 $
 $
 $34
 $146
Allowance for loan losses - Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment939
 5,415
 6,702
 4,126
 17,182
813
 4,983
 7,305
 4,195
 17,296
Ending Loan Balance - Individually Evaluated for Impairment
 884
 88
 1,094
 2,066
503
 1,178
 88
 1,090
 2,859
Ending Loan Balance - Collectively Evaluated for Impairment$118,841
 $434,432
 $551,876
 $703,590
 $1,808,739
$125,756
 $440,631
 $578,666
 $730,720
 $1,875,773
    


Through the provision for loan losses, an allowance for loan losses is maintained that reflects the best estimate of the inherent risk of loss in the Company’s loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Additions are made to the allowance for loan losses through a periodic provision for loan losses. Actual loan losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses when loans are deemed uncollectible and recoveries of amounts previously charged off are recorded as credits to the allowance for loan losses.
Our loanLoan officers and risk managers meet at least quarterly to discuss and review the conditions and risks associated with certain criticized and classified commercial-related relationships. In addition, ourthe Company's independent internal loan review department performs periodic reviews of the credit quality indicators on individual loans in ourthe commercial loan portfolio.
We use aA two-step process is utilized to determine the provision for loan losses and the amount of the allowance for loan losses. We measure impairmentThe Company performs an evaluation of impaired loans on a quarterly basis. Our impairedImpaired loans are generally nonaccrual loans over $250 thousand and all troubled debt restructured loans. OurThese impaired loans are generally considered to be collateral dependent with the specific reserve, if any, determined based on the value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell.
The remainder of the portfolio is evaluated on a pooled basis, as described below. For each homogeneous loan pool, we estimatethe Company estimates a total loss factor based on the historical net loss rates adjusted for applicable qualitative factors. We update theThe total loss factors assigned to each loan category are updated on a quarterly basis. For the commercial commercial construction, and commercial real estate categories, we further segregate the loan categories are further segregated by credit risk profile (pools of loans graded pass, special mention and accruing substandard). Additional description of the credit risk classifications is detailed in the Credit Quality Indicators section of this note.


We determine theThe annualized historical net loss rate is determined for each loan category using a trailing three-year net charge-off average. While historical net loss experience provides a reasonable starting point for analysis, historical net losses, or even recent trends in net losses, do not by themselves form a sufficient basis to determine the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses. Therefore, wethe Company also considerconsiders and adjustadjusts historical net loss factors for qualitative factors that impact the inherent risk of loss associated with the loan categories within the total loan portfolio. These include:
Changes in the volume and severity of past due, nonaccrual and adversely classified loans
Changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and in the terms of loans
Changes in the value of the underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans
Changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices not considered elsewhere in estimating credit losses
Changes in the quality of the loan review system
Changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff
Changes in international, national, regional, and local economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectibility of the portfolio
The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations
The effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses in the  existing portfolio or pool
    



Credit Quality Indicators

The following table presents the credit quality indicators by loan category at March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017:
Loan Credit Quality Indicators
  Commercial        Commercial      
Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential TotalCommercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total
March 31, 2018         
June 30, 2018         
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category:                  
Satisfactory$107,838
 $430,121
 $
 $
 $537,959
$110,911
 $436,670
 $
 $
 $547,581
Special Mention17,220
 611
 
 
 17,831
5,948
 
 
 
 5,948
Substandard2,615
 23,521
 
 
 26,136
2,023
 26,915
 
 
 28,938
Doubtful
 807
 
 
 807

 807
 
 
 807
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity:                  
Performing$
 $
 $626,198
 $781,095
 $1,407,293
$
 $
 $661,449
 $810,855
 $1,472,304
Nonperforming
 
 441
 2,570
 3,011

 
 459
 1,825
 2,284
                  
December 31, 2017                  
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category:                  
Satisfactory$124,961
 $417,362
 $
 $
 $542,323
$124,961
 $417,362
 $
 $
 $542,323
Special Mention1,341
 177
 
 
 1,518
1,341
 177
 
 
 1,518
Substandard2,947
 25,902
 
 
 28,849
2,947
 25,902
 
 
 28,849
Doubtful
 807
 
 
 807

 807
 
 
 807
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity:                  
Performing$
 $
 $602,168
 $771,584
 $1,373,752
$
 $
 $602,168
 $771,584
 $1,373,752
Nonperforming
 
 659
 3,068
 3,727

 
 659
 3,068
 3,727
                  
March 31, 2017         
June 30, 2017         
Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category:                  
Satisfactory$109,416
 $402,266
 $
 $
 $511,682
$120,388
 $412,423
 $
 $
 $532,811
Special Mention1,349
 2,233
 
 
 3,582
1,269
 1,414
 
 
 2,683
Substandard8,077
 30,817
 
 
 38,894
4,602
 27,973
 
 
 32,575
Doubtful
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity:                  
Performing$
 $
 $551,307
 $702,081
 $1,253,388
$
 $
 $578,317
 $727,733
 $1,306,050
Nonperforming
 
 656
 2,603
 3,259

 
 437
 4,076
 4,513

For the purposes of the table above, nonperforming consumer and residential loans are those loans on nonaccrual status or are 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest.
For the allowance calculation, we use an internally developed system of five credit quality indicators to rate the credit worthiness of each commercial loan defined as follows:

1) Satisfactory - "Satisfactory" borrowers have acceptable financial condition with satisfactory record of earnings and sufficient historical and projected cash flow to service the debt.  Borrowers have satisfactory repayment histories and primary and secondary sources of repayment can be clearly identified;

2) Special Mention - Loans in this category have potential weaknesses that deserve managementsmanagement’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institutionsinstitution’s credit position at some future date.  "Special mention" assets are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.  Loans which might be assigned this credit quality indicator include loans to borrowers with deteriorating financial strength and/or earnings record and loans with potential for problems due to weakening economic or market conditions;

3) Substandard - Loans classified as substandard“substandard” are inadequately protected by the current sound net worth or paying capacity of the borrower or the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans in this category have well defined weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment.


repayment. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Substandard“Substandard” loans may include loans which are likely to require liquidation of collateral to effect repayment, and other loans where character or ability to repay has become suspect. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard assets, does not have to exist in individual assets classified substandard;

4) Doubtful - Loans classified as doubtful“doubtful” have all of the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard“substandard” with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable.  Although possibility of loss is extremely high, classification of these loans as loss“loss” has been deferred due to specific pending factors or events which may strengthen the value (i.e. possibility of additional collateral, injection of capital, collateral liquidation, debt restructure, economic recovery, etc).  Loans classified as doubtful“doubtful” need to be placed on non-accrual; and

5) Loss - Loans classified as loss“loss” are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted.  As of the date of the balance sheet, all loans in this category have been charged-off to the allowance for loan losses.  

Commercial loans are generally evaluated on an annual basis depending on the size and complexity of the loan relationship, unless the credit related quality indicator falls to a level of "special mention" or below, when the loan is evaluated quarterly.  The credit quality indicator is one of the factors used in assessing the level of inherent risk of loss in our commercial related loan portfolios.




Impaired Loans

The following table presents information on impaired loans based on whether the impaired loan has a recorded related allowance or has no recorded related allowance:
Impaired Loans
  Commercial        Commercial      
Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential TotalCommercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total
March 31, 2018  
      
June 30, 2018  
      
Recorded Investment:                  
With No Related Allowance$
 $8
 $90
 $1,276
 $1,374
$
 $7
 $110
 $784
 $901
With a Related Allowance483
 783
 
 356
 1,622
479
 790
 
 351
 1,620
Unpaid Principal Balance:                  
With No Related Allowance
 8
 90
 1,279
 1,377

 7
 110
 797
 914
With a Related Allowance489
 807
 
 286
 1,582
489
 806
 
 283
 1,578
                  
December 31, 2017      
        
  
Recorded Investment:                  
With No Related Allowance$
 $781
 $94
 $1,269
 $2,144
$
 $781
 $94
 $1,269
 $2,144
With a Related Allowance485
 725
 
 333
 1,543
485
 725
 
 333
 1,543
Unpaid Principal Balance:                  
With No Related Allowance
 816
 95
 1,274
 2,185

 816
 95
 1,274
 2,185
With a Related Allowance489
 721
 
 288
 1,498
489
 721
 
 288
 1,498
                  
March 31, 2017         
June 30, 2017         
Recorded Investment:                  
With No Related Allowance$
 $884
 $88
 $806
 $1,778
$
 $1,178
 $88
 $802
 $2,068
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 288
 288
503
 
 
 288
 791
Unpaid Principal Balance:                  
With No Related Allowance
 884
 88
 806
 $1,778

 1,178
 88
 802
 $2,068
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 288
 288
503
 
 
 288
 791
                  
For the Quarter Ended:                  
March 31, 2018         
June 30, 2018         
Average Recorded Balance:                  
With No Related Allowance$
 $395
 $92
 $1,273
 $1,760
$
 $8
 $100
 $1,030
 $1,138
With a Related Allowance484
 754
 
 345
 1,583
481
 787
 
 354
 1,622
Interest Income Recognized:                  
With No Related Allowance
 
 
 16
 16

 
 
 
 
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 24
 24

 
 
 
 
Cash Basis Income:                  
With No Related Allowance
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
                  
March 31, 2017         
June 30, 2017         
Average Recorded Balance:                  
With No Related Allowance$
 $887
 $90
 $952
 $1,929
$
 $1,031
 $88
 $804
 $1,923
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 144
 144
252
 
 
 288
 540
Interest Income Recognized:                  
With No Related Allowance
 
 1
 
 1

 
 2
 4
 6
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Cash Basis Income:                  
With No Related Allowance
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 


Impaired Loans
   Commercial      
 Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total
For the Year-To-Date Period Ended:         
June 30, 2018         
Average Recorded Balance:
        
With No Related Allowance$
 $394
 $102
 $1,027
 $1,523
With a Related Allowance482
 758
 
 342
 1,582
Interest Income Recognized:         
With No Related Allowance
 
 
 
 
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 24
 24
Cash Basis Income:         
With No Related Allowance
 
 
 
 
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 
 
          
June 30, 2017         
Average Recorded Balance:         
With No Related Allowance$
 $1,034
 $90
 $950
 $2,074
With a Related Allowance252
 
 
 144
 396
Interest Income Recognized:         
With No Related Allowance
 
 3
 4
 7
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 
 
Cash Basis Income:         
With No Related Allowance
 
 
 
 
With a Related Allowance
 
 
 
 

At March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017, all impaired loans were considered to be collateral dependent and were therefore evaluated for impairment based on the fair value of collateral less estimated cost to sell. Interest income recognized in the table above, represents income earned after the loans became impaired and includes restructured loans in compliance with their modified terms and nonaccrual loans where we have recognized interest income on a cash basis.



Loans Modified in Trouble Debt Restructurings

The following table presents information on loans modified in trouble debt restructurings during the periods indicated.
Loans Modified in Trouble Debt Restructurings During the Period
  Commercial        Commercial      
Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential TotalCommercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total
For the Quarter Ended:                  
March 31, 2018         
June 30, 2018         
Number of Loans
 
 1
 
 1

 
 3
 
 3
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment$
 $
 $3
 $
 $3
$
 $
 $26
 $
 $26
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
 
 3
 
 3

 
 26
 
 26
Subsequent Default, Number of Contracts
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Subsequent Default, Recorded Investment
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
                  
March 31, 2017         
June 30, 2017         
Number of Loans
 
 2
 
 2
1
 
 2
 
 3
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment$
 $
 $15
 $
 $15
$503
 $
 $10
 $
 $513
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
 
 15
 
 15
503
 
 10
 
 513
Subsequent Default, Number of Contracts
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Subsequent Default, Recorded Investment
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
         
For the Year-To-Date Period Ended:         
June 30, 2018         
Number of Loans
 
 4
 
 4
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment$
 $
 $28
 $
 $28
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
 
 28
 
 28
Subsequent Default, Number of Contracts
 
 
 
 
Subsequent Default, Recorded Investment
 
 
 
 
         
June 30, 2017         
Number of Loans1
 
 4
 
 5
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment$503
 $
 $26
 $
 $529
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment503
 
 26
 
 529
Subsequent Default, Number of Contracts
 
 
 
 
Subsequent Default, Recorded Investment
 
 
 
 

In general, loans requiring modification are restructured to accommodate the projected cash-flows of the borrower. Such modifications may involve a reduction of the interest rate, a significant deferral of payments or forgiveness of a portion of the outstanding principal balance. As indicated in the table above, no loans modified during the preceding twelve months subsequently defaulted as of March 31,June 30, 2018.
    


Note 4.    GUARANTEES (In Thousands)

The following table presents the notional amount and fair value of Arrow's off-balance sheet commitments to extend credit and commitments under standby letters of credit as of March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017:
Commitments to Extend Credit and Letters of Credit
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 March 31, 2017June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 June 30, 2017
Notional Amount:          
Commitments to Extend Credit$328,774
 $315,256
 $294,618
$324,173
 $315,256
 $290,818
Standby Letters of Credit3,584
 3,526
 3,371
3,941
 3,526
 3,373
Fair Value:          
Commitments to Extend Credit$
 $
 $
$
 $
 $
Standby Letters of Credit24
 23
 28
11
 23
 25
    
Arrow is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.  Commitments to extend credit include home equity lines of credit, commitments for residential and commercial construction loans and other personal and commercial lines of credit.  These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.  The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of the involvement Arrow has in particular classes of financial instruments.
Arrow's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments.  Arrow uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  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.  Arrow evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis.  Home equity lines of credit are secured by residential real estate.  Construction commitments are secured by underlying real estate.  For other lines of credit, the amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by Arrow upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty.  Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.  Most of the commitments are variable rate instruments.
Arrow does not issue any guarantees that would require liability-recognition or disclosure, other than its standby letters of credit.
Arrow has issued conditional commitments in the form of standby letters of credit to guarantee payment on behalf of a customer and guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  Standby letters of credit generally arise in connection with lending relationships. The credit risk involved in issuing these instruments is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. Contingent obligations under standby letters of credit at March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017 represent the maximum potential future payments Arrow could be required to make.  Typically, these instruments have terms of 12 months or less and expire unused; therefore, the total amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  Each customer is evaluated individually for creditworthiness under the same underwriting standards used for commitments to extend credit and on-balance sheet instruments. Company policies governing loan collateral apply to standby letters of credit at the time of credit extension.  Loan-to-value ratios generally range from 50% for movable assets, such as inventory, to 100% for liquid assets, such as bank CD's.  Fees for standby letters of credit typically range from 1% to 3% of the notional amount.  Fees are collected upfront and are amortized over the life of the commitment. The carrying amount and fair values of Arrow's standby letters of credit at March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017, were insignificant.  The fair value of standby letters of credit is based on the fees currently charged for similar agreements or the cost to terminate the arrangement with the counterparties.
The fair value of commitments to extend credit is determined by estimating the fees to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms and present creditworthiness of the counterparties, and for fixed rate loan commitments, the difference between the current and committed interest rates.  Arrow provides several types of commercial lines of credit and standby letters of credit to its commercial customers.  The pricing of these services is not isolated, as Arrow considers the customer's complete deposit and borrowing relationship in pricing individual products and services.  The commitments to extend credit also include commitments under home equity lines of credit, for which Arrow charges no fee.  The carrying value and fair value of commitments to extend credit are not material and Arrow does not expect to incur any material loss as a result of these commitments.
In the normal course of business, Arrow and its subsidiary banks become involved in a variety of routine legal proceedings.  At present, there are no legal proceedings pending or threatened, which in the opinion of management and counsel, would result in a material loss to Arrow.




Note 5.    COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In Thousands)

The following table presents the components of other comprehensive income for the three-monththree- and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017:2017:
Schedule of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  Tax    Tax     Tax  
Before-Tax (Expense) Net-of-TaxBefore-Tax (Expense) Net-of-Tax Before-Tax (Expense) Net-of-Tax
Amount Benefit AmountAmount Benefit Amount Amount Benefit Amount
2018                
Net Unrealized Securities Holding Losses on Securities Available-for-Sale Arising During the Period(3,332) $847
 (2,485)(853) $218
 (635) (4,185) $1,065
 (3,120)
Amortization of Net Retirement Plan Actuarial Loss60
 (14) 46
103
 (28) 75
 163
 (42) 121
Accretion of Net Retirement Plan Prior Service Credit(1) 
 (1)55
 (14) 41
 54
 (14) 40
Other Comprehensive Loss$(3,273) $833
 $(2,440)$(695) $176
 $(519) $(3,968) $1,009
 $(2,959)
                
2017                
Net Unrealized Securities Holding Gains on Securities Available-for-Sale Arising During the Period77
 $(30) 47
666
 $(257) 409
 743
 $(287) 456
Amortization of Net Retirement Plan Actuarial Loss178
 (69) 109
181
 (109) 72
 359
 (178) 181
Accretion of Net Retirement Plan Prior Service Credit(3) 1
 (2)(3) 2
 (1) (6) 3
 (3)
Other Comprehensive Income$252
 $(98) $154
$844
 $(364) $480
 $1,096
 $(462) $634




The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component:
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (1)
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (1)
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component (1)
              
Unrealized Defined Benefit Plan Items  Unrealized Defined Benefit Plan Items  
Gains and      Gains and      
Losses on   Net Prior  Losses on   Net Prior  
Available-for- Net Gain Service  Available-for- Net Gain Service  
Sale Securities (Loss) (Cost ) Credit TotalSale Securities (Loss) (Cost ) Credit Total
For the Quarter-To-Date periods ended:              
              
March 31, 2018$(4,066) $(6,334) $(885) $(11,285)
Other comprehensive income or loss before reclassifications(635) 
 
 (635)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 75
 41
 116
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(635) 75
 41
 (519)
June 30, 2018$(4,701) $(6,259) $(844) $(11,804)
       
March 31, 2017$(335) $(5,628) $(717) $(6,680)
Other comprehensive income or loss before reclassifications409
 
 
 409
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 72
 (1) 71
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)409
 72
 (1) 480
June 30, 2017$74
 $(5,556) $(718) $(6,200)
       
       
For the Year-To-Date periods ended:       
       
December 31, 2017$(1,250) $(6,380) $(884) $(8,514)$(1,250) $(6,380) $(884) $(8,514)
Other comprehensive income or loss before reclassifications(2,485) 
 
 (2,485)(3,120) 
 
 (3,120)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 46
 (1) 45

 121
 40
 161
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(2,485) 46
 (1) (2,440)
Reclassification due to the adoption of ASU 2016-01(331)     (331)
March 31, 2018$(4,066) $(6,334) $(885) $(11,285)
Net current-period other comprehensive income(3,120) 121
 40
 (2,959)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income$(331)     $(331)
June 30, 2018$(4,701) $(6,259) $(844) $(11,804)
              
December 31, 2016$(382) $(5,737) $(715) $(6,834)$(382) $(5,737) $(715) $(6,834)
Other comprehensive income or loss before reclassifications47
 
 
 47
456
 
 
 456
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 109
 (2) 107

 181
 (3) 178
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)47
 109
 (2) 154
March 31, 2017$(335) $(5,628) $(717) $(6,680)
Net current-period other comprehensive income456
 181
 (3) 634
June 30, 2017$74
 $(5,556) $(718) $(6,200)
       

(1) All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.



The following table presents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income:
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (1)
 Amounts Reclassified  Amounts Reclassified 
Details about Accumulated Other from Accumulated Other Affected Line Item in the Statement from Accumulated Other Affected Line Item in the Statement
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components Comprehensive Income Where Net Income Is Presented Comprehensive Income Where Net Income Is Presented
      
For the Quarter-to-date periods ended:      
      
March 31, 2018   
June 30, 2018   
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities $
 Gain on Securities Transactions
 
 Total before Tax
 
 Provision for Income Taxes
 $
 Net of Tax
      
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:      
Prior-service costs $1
(2) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits $(55)
(1) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits
Actuarial gains/(losses) (60)
(2) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits (103)
(1) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits
 (59) Total before Tax (158) Total before Tax
 14
 Provision for Income Taxes 42
 Provision for Income Taxes
 $(45) Net of Tax $(116) Net of Tax
      
Total reclassifications for the period $(45) Net of Tax $(116) Net of Tax
      
March 31, 2017   
June 30, 2017   
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities $
 Gain on Securities Transactions
 
 Total before Tax
 
 Provision for Income Taxes
 $
 Net of Tax
      
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:      
Prior-service costs $3
(2) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits $3
(1) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits
Actuarial gains/(losses) (178)
(2) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits (181)
(1) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits
 (175) Total before Tax (178) Total before Tax
 68
 Provision for Income Taxes 107
 Provision for Income Taxes
 $(107) Net of Tax $(71) Net of Tax
      
Total reclassifications for the period $(107) Net of Tax $(71) Net of Tax
      
      
For the Year-to-date periods ended:   
   
June 30, 2018   
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities $
 Gain on Securities Transactions
 
 Total before Tax
 
 Provision for Income Taxes
 $
 Net of Tax
   
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:   
Prior-service costs $(54)
(2) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits
Actuarial gains/(losses) (163)
(2) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits
 (217) Total before Tax
 56
 Provision for Income Taxes
 $(161) Net of Tax
   


Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
  Amounts Reclassified  
Details about Accumulated Other from Accumulated Other Affected Line Item in the Statement
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components Comprehensive Income Where Net Income Is Presented
     
Total reclassifications for the period $(161) Net of Tax
     
June 30, 2017    
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities $
 Gain on Securities Transactions
  
 Total before Tax
  
 Provision for Income Taxes
  $
 Net of Tax
     
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:    
Prior-service costs 6
(2) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits
Actuarial gains/(losses) $(359)
(2) 
Salaries and Employee Benefits
  (353) Total before Tax
  175
 Provision for Income Taxes
  $(178) Net of Tax
     
Total reclassifications for the period $(178) Net of Tax
     
     

(1) Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to profit/loss.
(2) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost.


Note 6.    STOCK BASEDSTOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Dollars In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

Arrow has established three stock basedstock-based compensation plans: an Incentive and Non-qualified Stock Option Plan (Long Term Incentive Plan), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). All share and per share data have been adjusted for the September 28, 2017 3% stock dividend.

Long Term Incentive Plan

The Long Term Incentive Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units and performance shares. The compensation committeeCompensation Committee of the Board of Directors administers the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Stock Options - Options may be granted at a price no less than the greater of the par value or fair market value of such shares on the date on which such option is granted, and generally expire ten years from the date of grant.  The options usually vest over a four-year period.

The following table presents the roll forward of stock options issued pursuant to the Long Term Incentive Plan by Shares and Weighted Average Exercise Prices.
  
Roll-Forward of Shares Outstanding:  
Outstanding at January 1, 2018346,155
346,155
Granted55,188
55,188
Exercised(27,662)(79,001)
Forfeited
(6,321)
Outstanding at March 31, 2018373,681
Outstanding at June 30, 2018316,021
Exercisable at Period-End247,333
198,544
Vested and Expected to Vest126,348
117,477
  
Roll-Forward of Shares Outstanding - Weighted Average Exercise Price:  
Outstanding at January 1, 2018$24.12
$24.12
Granted30.85
30.85
Exercised22.03
21.41
Forfeited
29.94
Outstanding at March 31, 201825.27
Outstanding at June 30, 201825.85
Exercisable at Period-End22.57
23.06
Vested and Expected to Vest30.54
30.55
  
Schedule of Other Long Term Incentive Plan Information  
Grants Issued During 2018 - Weighted Average Information:  
Fair Value$5.76
$5.76
Fair Value Assumptions:  
Dividend Yield2.98%2.98%
Expected Volatility21.55%21.55%
Risk Free Interest Rate2.68%2.68%
Expected Lives (in years)6.98
6.98

Restricted Stock Units - The Company grants restricted stock units which gives the recipient the right to receive shares of Company stock upon vesting. The fair value of each restricted stock unit is the market value of Company stock on the date of grant. 100% of the restricted stock unit awards vest three years from the grant date. Once vested, the restricted stock units become vested units. Unvested restricted stock unit awards will generally be forfeited if the recipient ceases to be employed by the Company, with limited exceptions.



The following table presents the roll forward of restricted stock units by units and weighted average grant-date fair value.
  
Roll-Forward of Restricted Stock Units 
Non-vested at January 1, 2018
Granted3,279
Vested
Canceled
Non-vested at March 31,June 30, 20183,279
  
Roll-Forward of Non-vested Restricted Stock Units - Weighted Average Fair Value: 
Non-vested at January 1, 2018$
Granted33.55
Vested
Canceled
Non-vested at March 31,June 30, 201833.55
  




The following table presents information on the amounts expensed for the periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Share-Based Compensation Expense
 For the Three Months Ended March 31, For the Three Months Ended June 30, For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Share-Based Compensation Expense $89
 $83
 $89
 $89
 $178
 $172

    
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Arrow sponsors an ESPP under which employees purchase Arrow's common stock at a 5% discount below market price. Under current accounting guidance, a stock purchase plan with a discount of 5% or less is not considered a compensatory plan.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Arrow maintains an ESOP.  Substantially all employees of Arrow and its subsidiaries are eligible to participate upon satisfaction of applicable service requirements.  The ESOP borrowed funds from one of ArrowsArrow’s subsidiary banks to purchase outstanding shares of ArrowsArrow’s common stock.  The notes require annual payments of principal and interest through 2018.  As the debt is repaid, shares are released from collateral based on the proportion of debt paid to total debt outstanding for the year and allocated to active employees.  In addition, the Company makes additional cash contributions to the Plan each year.
Shares pledged as collateral are reported as unallocated ESOP shares in stockholders' equity. As shares are released from collateral, Arrow reports compensation expense equal to the current average market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations.


Note 7.    RETIREMENT PLANS (Dollars in Thousands)

Arrow sponsors qualified and nonqualified defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans for its employees. Arrow maintains a non-contributory pension plan, which covers substantially all employees.  Effective December 1, 2002, all active participants in the qualified defined benefit pension plan were given a one-time irrevocable election to continue participating in the traditional plan design, for which benefits were based on years of service and the participantsparticipant’s final compensation (as defined), or to begin participating in the new cash balance plan design.  All employees who participate in the plan after December 1, 2002 automatically participate in the cash balance plan design.  The interest credits under the cash balance plan are based on the 30-year U.S. Treasury rate in effect for November of the prior year.  The service credits under the cash balance plan are equal to 6.0% of eligible salaries for employees who become participants on or after January 1, 2003.  For employees in the plan prior to January 1, 2003, the service credits are scaled based on the age of the participant, and range from 6.0% to 12.0%.  The funding policy is to contribute up to the maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes and to make all payments required under ERISA.  Arrow also maintains a supplemental non-qualified unfunded retirement plan to provide eligible employees of Arrow and its subsidiaries with benefits in excess of qualified plan limits imposed by federal tax law.
Arrow has multiple non-pension postretirement benefit plans.  The health care, dental and life insurance plans are contributory, with participantsparticipants’ contributions adjusted annually.  ArrowsArrow’s policy is to fund the cost of postretirement benefits based on the current cost of the underlying policies.  However, the health care plan provision for automatic increases of Company contributions each year is based on the increase in inflation and is limited to a maximum of 5%.  
As of December 31, 2016,2017, Arrow updated itsutilized the mortality assumption tofrom the RP-2014 Mortality Table for annuitants and non-annuitants withbut updated the projected generational mortality improvements by using Scale MP-2016.MP-2017. The revised assumption resulted in a decrease in the Company's pension and postretirement liabilities.
The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit costs for the three monthand six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.
   Select     Select  
 Employees' Executive Postretirement Employees' Executive Postretirement
 Pension Retirement Benefit Pension Retirement Benefit
 Plan Plan Plans Plan Plan Plans
Net Periodic Benefit Cost            
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018:      
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018:      
Service Cost 1
 $348
 $11
 $33
 $431
 $196
 $35
Interest Cost 2
 525
 50
 99
 274
 54
 68
Expected Return on Plan Assets 2
 (785) 
 
 (896) 
 
Amortization of Prior Service (Credit) Cost 2
 (12) 14
 (3) (13) 15
 53
Amortization of Net Loss 2
 33
 33
 (6) 64
 33
 6
Net Periodic Benefit Cost $109
 $108
 $123
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost $(140) $298
 $162
            
Plan Contributions During the Period $
 $116
 $17
 $
 $117
 $102
            
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017:      
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017:      
Service Cost 1
 $350
 $10
 $37
 $350
 $10
 $37
Interest Cost 2
 350
 50
 86
 373
 59
 63
Expected Return on Plan Assets 2
 (800) 
 
 (800) 
 
Amortization of Prior Service (Credit) Cost 2
 (14) 14
 (3) (14) 14
 (3)
Amortization of Net Loss 2
 148
 30
 
 148
 33
 
Net Periodic Benefit Cost $34
 $104
 $120
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost $57
 $116
 $97
            
Plan Contributions During the Period $
 $113
 $53
 $
 $116
 $177
            
Net Periodic Benefit Cost      
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018:      
Service Cost 1
 $779
 $207
 $68
Interest Cost 2
 799
 104
 167
Expected Return on Plan Assets 2
 (1,681) 
 
Amortization of Prior Service (Credit) Cost 2
 (25) 29
 50
Amortization of Net Loss 2
 97
 66
 
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost $(31) $406
 $285
      
Plan Contributions During the Period $
 $233
 $119
      
Estimated Future Contributions in the Current Fiscal Year $
 $
 $
      


For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017:      
Service Cost 1
 $700
 $20
 $74
Interest Cost 2
 723
 109
 149
Expected Return on Plan Assets 2
 (1,600) 
 
Amortization of Prior Service (Credit) Cost 2
 (28) 28
 (6)
Amortization of Net Loss 2
 296
 63
 
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost $91
 $220
 $217
       
Plan Contributions During the Period $
 $229
 $230
       
Footnotes:
1. Included in Salaries and Employee Benefits on the Consolidated Statements of Income
2. Included in Other Operating Expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income


We are not required to make a contribution to the qualified pension plan in 2018, and currently, we do not expect to make additional contributions in 2018. Arrow makes contributions to its other post-retirement benefit plans in an amount equal to benefit payments for the year.




Note 8.    EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

The following table presents a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (EPS(“EPS”) for periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.2017.  All share and per share amounts have been adjusted for the September 28, 2017 3% stock dividend.
Earnings Per Share
Quarterly Period Ended:Quarterly Period Ended: Year-to-Date Period Ended:
March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share - Basic:          
Net Income$8,531
 $6,631
$9,730
 $7,208
 $18,261
 $13,839
Weighted Average Shares - Basic13,936
 13,889
13,975
 13,890
 13,955
 13,889
Earnings Per Share - Basic$0.61
 $0.48
$0.70
 $0.52
 $1.31
 $1.00
          
Earnings Per Share - Diluted:          
Net Income$8,531
 $6,631
$9,730
 $7,208
 $18,261
 $13,839
Weighted Average Shares - Basic13,936
 13,889
13,975
 13,890
 13,955
 13,889
Dilutive Average Shares Attributable to Stock Options80
 112
83
 85
 83
 100
Weighted Average Shares - Diluted14,016
 14,001
14,058
 13,975
 14,038
 13,989
Earnings Per Share - Diluted$0.61
 $0.47
$0.69
 $0.52
 $1.30
 $0.99


Note 9.    FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (In Thousands)

FASB ASC Subtopic 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements. We do not have any nonfinancial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The only assets or liabilities that Arrow measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31,June 30, 2018 were securities available-for-sale and equity securities and for December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017 securities available-for-sale. Arrow held no securities or liabilities for trading on such dates.
The table below presents the financial instrument's fair value and the amounts within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement:
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
  Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:    Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:  
Fair Value 
Quoted Prices
In Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 Life-to-Date Gains (Losses)Fair Value 
Quoted Prices
In Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 Life-to-Date Gains (Losses)
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis:                  
March 31, 2018         
June 30, 2018         
Securities Available-for Sale:                  
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations$59,657
 $59,657
 $
 $
  $59,615
 $59,615
 $
 $
  
State and Municipal Obligations9,743
 
 9,743
 
  3,383
 
 3,383
 
  
Mortgage-Backed Securities235,389
 
 235,389
 
  261,589
 
 261,589
 
  
Corporate and Other Debt Securities800
 
 800
 
  800
 
 800
 
  
Total Securities Available-for-Sale305,589
 59,657
 245,932
 
  325,387
 59,615
 265,772
 
  
Equity Securities1,579
 
 1,579
 
  1,802
 
 1,802
 
  
Total Securities Measured on a Recurring Basis$307,168
 $59,657
 $247,511
 $
  $327,189
 $59,615
 $267,574
 $
  
December 31, 2017                  
Securities Available-for Sale:                  
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations$59,894
 $59,894
 $
 $
  $59,894
 $59,894
 $
 $
  
State and Municipal Obligations10,349
 
 10,349
 
  10,349
 
 10,349
 
  
Mortgage-Backed Securities227,596
 
 227,596
 
  227,596
 
 227,596
 
  
Corporate and Other Debt Securities800
 
 800
 
  800
 
 800
 
  
Equity Securities1,561
 
 1,561
 
  1,561
 
 1,561
 
  
Total Securities Available-for Sale$300,200
 $59,894
 $240,306
 $
  $300,200
 $59,894
 $240,306
 $
  
March 31, 2017         
June 30, 2017         
Securities Available-for Sale:                  
U.S. Government & Agency Obligations$147,231
 $54,695
 $92,536
 $
  $147,085
 $54,676
 $92,409
 $
  
State and Municipal Obligations25,507
 
 25,507
 
  15,441
 
 15,441
 
  
Mortgage-Backed Securities169,728
 
 169,728
 
  161,077
 
 161,077
 
  
Corporate and Other Debt Securities3,298
 
 3,298
 
  2,299
 
 2,299
 
  
Equity Securities1,395
 
 1,395
 
  1,490
 
 1,490
 
  
Total Securities Available-for Sale$347,159
 $54,695
 $292,464
 $
  $327,392
 $54,676
 $272,716
 $
  
                  
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis:                  
March 31, 2018         
June 30, 2018         
Collateral Dependent Impaired Loans$1,295
 $
 $
 $1,295
 $(58)$747
 $
 $
 $747
 $(58)
Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets, Net1,647
 
 
 1,647
 (582)1,487
 
 
 1,487
 (654)
December 31, 2017
        
        
Collateral Dependent Impaired Loans$
 $
 $
 $
 $
$
 $
 $
 $
 $
Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets, Net$1,847
 $
 
 1,847
 $(569)$1,847
 $
 
 1,847
 $(569)
March 31, 2017         
June 30, 2017         
Collateral Dependent Impaired Loans$288
 $
 $
 $288
 $(34)$791
 $
 $
 $791
 $(146)
Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets, Net1,734
 
 
 1,734
 (500)1,613
 
 
 1,613
 (584)



We determine the fair value of financial instruments under the following hierarchy:
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;
Level 3 - Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).

There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017.

Fair Value Methodology for Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
The fair value of Level 1 securities available-for-sale are based on unadjusted, quoted market prices from exchanges in active markets. The fair value of Level 2 securities available-for-sale are based on an independent bond and equity pricing service for identical assets or significantly similar securities and an independent equity pricing service for equity securities not actively traded.  The pricing services use a variety of techniques to arrive at fair value including market maker bids, quotes and pricing models.  Inputs to the pricing models include recent trades, benchmark interest rates, spreads and actual and projected cash flows.  

Fair Value Methodology for Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis
The fair value of collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned was based on third-party appraisals less estimated cost to sell. The appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. Other assets which might have been included in this table include mortgage servicing rights, goodwill and other intangible assets. Arrow evaluates each of these assets for impairment on an annual basis, with no impairment recognized for these assets at March 31,June 30, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31,June 30, 2017.

Fair Value Methodology for Financial Instruments Not Measured on a Recurring or Nonrecurring Basis
SecuritiesThe fair value for securities held-to-maturity are fair valuedis determined utilizing an independent bond pricing service for identical assets or significantly similar securities.  The pricing service uses a variety of techniques to arrive at fair value including market maker bids, quotes and pricing models.  Inputs to the pricing models include recent trades, benchmark interest rates, spreads and actual and projected cash flows.
ASU 2016-01 "Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" requires that, effective for the first quarter of 2018, the fair value for loans must be disclosed using the "exit price" notion which is a reasonable estimate of what another party might pay in an orderly transaction. Fair values for loans are calculated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics.  Loans are segregated by type such as commercial, commercial real estate, residential mortgage, indirect auto and other consumer loans.  Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable interest rate terms and by performing and nonperforming categories.  The fair value of performing loans is calculated by determining the estimated future cash flow, which is the contractual cash flow adjusted for estimated prepayments. The discount rate is determined by starting with current market yields, and first adjusting for a liquidity premium. This premium is separately determined for residential real estate loans vs. other loans. Then a credit loss component is determined utilizing the credit loss assumptions used in the allowance for loan and lease loss model. Finally, a discount spread is applied separately for consumer loans vs. commercial loans based on market information and utilization of the Swap Curve.  Fair value for nonperforming loans is generally based on recent external appraisals.  If appraisals are not available, estimated cash flows are discounted using a rate commensurate with the risk associated with the estimated cash flows.  Assumptions regarding credit risk, cash flows and discount rates are judgmentally determined using available market information and specific borrower information.
The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows, except that the fair value is limited to the extent that the customer could redeem the certificate after imposition of a premature withdrawal penalty.  The discount rates are estimated using the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") yield curve, which is considered representative of ArrowsArrow’s time deposit rates. The fair value of all other deposits is equal to the carrying value.
The fair value of FHLBNY advances is estimated based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows.  The discount rate is estimated using current rates on FHLBNY advances with similar maturities and call features.
The book value of the outstanding trust preferred securities (Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts) are considered to approximate fair value since the interest rates are variable (indexed to LIBOR) and Arrow is well-capitalized.


Fair Value by Balance Sheet Grouping
The following table presents a summary of the carrying amount, the fair value or an amount approximating fair value and the fair value hierarchy of Arrow’s financial instruments:
Schedule of Fair Values by Balance Sheet Grouping
    Fair Value Hierarchy    Fair Value Hierarchy
Book Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Book Value Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
March 31, 2018         
June 30, 2018         
Cash and Cash Equivalents$100,272
 $100,272
 $100,272
 $
 $
$60,741
 $60,741
 $60,741
 $
 $
Securities Available-for-Sale305,589
 305,589
 
 305,589
 
325,387
 325,387
 59,615
 265,772
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity330,124
 324,938
 
 324,938
 
297,885
 292,605
 
 292,605
 
Equity Securities1,579
 1,579
 
 1,579
 
1,802
 1,802
 
 1,802
 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal
Reserve Bank Stock
4,780
 4,780
 
 4,780
 
11,089
 11,089
 
 11,089
 
Net Loans1,973,980
 1,915,978
 
 
 1,915,978
2,038,222
 1,971,756
 
 
 1,971,756
Accrued Interest Receivable7,662
 7,662
 
 7,662
 
6,729
 6,729
 
 6,729
 
Deposits2,411,273
 2,402,122
 
 2,402,122
 
2,304,781
 2,295,796
 
 2,295,796
 
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities
Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
74,957
 74,957
 
 74,957
 
60,248
 60,248
 
 60,248
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Overnight Advances136,000
 136,000
 
 136,000
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Term Advances45,000
 44,484
 
 44,484
 
45,000
 44,495
 
 44,495
 
Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued
to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts
20,000
 20,000
 
 20,000
 
20,000
 20,000
 
 20,000
 
Accrued Interest Payable361
 361
 
 361
 
540
 540
 
 540
 
                  
December 31, 2017                  
Cash and Cash Equivalents$72,838
 $72,838
 $72,838
 $
 $
$72,838
 $72,838
 $72,838
 $
 $
Securities Available-for-Sale300,200
 300,200
 59,894
 240,306
 
300,200
 300,200
 59,894
 240,306
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity335,907
 335,901
 
 335,901
 
335,907
 335,901
 
 335,901
 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal
Reserve Bank Stock
9,949
 9,949
 
 9,949
 
9,949
 9,949
 
 9,949
 
Net Loans1,932,184
 1,901,046
 
 
 1,901,046
1,932,184
 1,901,046
 
 
 1,901,046
Accrued Interest Receivable6,753
 6,753
 
 6,753
 
6,753
 6,753
 
 6,753
 
Deposits2,245,116
 2,236,548
 
 2,236,548
 
2,245,116
 2,236,548
 
 2,236,548
 
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities
Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
64,966
 64,966
 
 64,966
 
64,966
 64,966
 
 64,966
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Overnight Advances105,000
 105,000
 
 105,000
 
105,000
 105,000
 
 105,000
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Term Advances55,000
 54,781
 
 54,781
 
55,000
 54,781
 
 54,781
 
Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued
to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts
20,000
 20,000
 
 20,000
 
20,000
 20,000
 
 20,000
 
Accrued Interest Payable410
 410
 
 410
 
410
 410
 
 410
 
                  
March 31, 2017         
June 30, 2017         
Cash and Cash Equivalents$64,803
 $64,803
 $64,803
 $
 $
$66,077
 $66,077
 $66,077
 $
 $
Securities Available-for-Sale347,159
 347,159
 54,695
 292,464
 
327,392
 327,392
 54,676
 272,716
 
Securities Held-to-Maturity335,211
 335,105
 
 335,105
 
348,018
 350,355
 
 350,355
 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal
Reserve Bank Stock
6,826
 6,826
 
 6,826
 
11,035
 11,035
 
 11,035
 
Net Loans1,793,589
 1,773,895
 
 
 1,773,895
1,861,190
 1,844,301
 
 
 1,844,301
Accrued Interest Receivable7,530
 7,530
 
 7,530
 
6,563
 6,563
 
 6,563
 
Deposits2,256,536
 2,248,066
 
 2,248,066
 
2,220,038
 2,212,256
 
 2,212,256
 
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities
Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
32,035
 32,035
 
 32,035
 
40,892
 40,892
 
 40,892
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Overnight Advances32,000
 32,000
 
 32,000
 
122,000
 122,000
 
 122,000
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Term Advances55,000
 55,130
 
 55,130
 
55,000
 55,448
 
 55,448
 
Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued
to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts
20,000
 20,000
 
 20,000
 
20,000
 20,000
 
 20,000
 
Accrued Interest Payable240
 240
 
 240
 
252
 252
 
 252
 


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
Arrow Financial Corporation:
Results of Review of Interim Financial Information
We have reviewed the consolidated balance sheet of Arrow Financial Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the three-monthsix-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated interim financial information). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the consolidated interim financial information for it to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2017, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 12, 2018, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2017, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
Basis for Review Results
This consolidated interim financial information is the responsibility of the Company’s management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of consolidated interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

/s/ KPMG LLP
Albany, New York
May 9,August 8, 2018



Item 2.
ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
March 31,June 30, 2018

Note on Terminology - In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “Arrow,” “the registrant,” “the company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” generally refer to Arrow Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries as a group, except where the context indicates otherwise. At certain points in this Form 10-Q, our performance is compared with that of our “peer group” of financial institutions. Unless otherwise specifically stated, the peer group for the purposes of this Form 10-Q is comprised of the group of 320334 domestic bank holding companies with $1 to $3 billion in total consolidated assets as identified in the Federal Reserve Board’s “Bank Holding Company Performance Report” for DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 (the most recent such Report currently available), and peer group data contained herein has been derived from such Report.

The Company and Its Subsidiaries - Arrow is a two-bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls, New York. Our banking subsidiaries are Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company (Glens Falls National) whose main office is located in Glens Falls, New York, and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company (Saratoga National) whose main office is located in Saratoga Springs, New York. Our non-bank subsidiaries include Capital Financial Group, Inc. (an insurance agency specializing in selling and servicing group health care policies); Upstate Agency, LLC (an insurance agency specializing in property insurance, casualty insurance and casualty insurance)selling and servicing group health care policies); North Country Investment Advisers, Inc. (a registered investment adviser that provides investment advice to our proprietary mutual funds); Glens Falls National Community Development Corporation (which invests in qualifying community development projects); and Arrow Properties, Inc. (a real estate investment trust, or REIT). Our holding company also owns directly two subsidiary business trusts, organized in 2003 and 2004 to issue trust preferred securities (TRUPs), which are still outstanding.
    
Forward Looking Statements - This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements that are not historical in nature but rather are based on our beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections about the future. These statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and involve a degree of uncertainty and attendant risk. Words such as "may," "will," “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate," "continue," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's asset quality, the level of allowance for loan losses, the sufficiency of liquidity sources, interest rate change exposure, changes in accounting standards, and the Company's tax plans and strategies. Some of these statements, such as those included in the interest rate sensitivity analysis in Part I, Item 3, entitled “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” are merely presentations of what future performance or changes in future performance would look like based on hypothetical assumptions and on simulation models. Other forward-looking statements are based on our general perceptions of market conditions and trends in business activity, both our own and in the banking industry generally, as well as current management strategies for future operations and development.

These forward-looking statements may not be exhaustive, are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to quantify or, in some cases, to identify.  You should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. In the case of all forward-looking statements, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what the statements predict or forecast.  Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to:  
a.rapid and dramatic changes in economic and market conditions
b.sharp fluctuations in interest rates, economic activity, or consumer spending patterns;
c.sudden changes in the market for products we provide, such as real estate loans;
d.significant changes in banking or other laws and regulations, including both enactment of new legal or regulatory measures (e.g., the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act ("EGRRCPA"), the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank") and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Act")) or the modification or elimination of pre-existing measures;
e.significant changes in U.S. monetary or fiscal policy, including new or revised monetary programs or targets adopted or announced by the Federal Reserve ("monetary tightening or easing") or significant new federal legislation materially affecting the federal budget ("fiscal tightening or expansion");
f.competition from other sources (e.g., so-called Fintech enterprises);
g.similar uncertainties inherent in banking operations or business generally, including technological developments and changes; and
h.other risks detailed from time to time within our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this Report, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no general obligation to revise or update the forward-looking statements contained in this Report to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events at any point in the future. This Quarterly Report should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and our other filings with the SEC.



USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)SEC has adopted Regulation G, which applies to all public disclosures, including earnings releases, made by registered companies that contain “non-GAAP financial measures.”  GAAP is generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.  Under Regulation G, companies making public disclosures containing non-GAAP financial measures must also disclose, along with each non-GAAP financial measure, certain additional information, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the closest comparable GAAP financial measure and a statement of the Company’s reasons for utilizing the non-GAAP financial measure as part of its financial disclosures.  The SEC has exempted from the definition of “non-GAAP financial measures” certain commonly used financial measures that are not based on GAAP.  When these exempted measures are included in public disclosures, supplemental information is not required.  The following measures used in this Report, which are commonly utilized by financial institutions, have not been specifically exempted by the SEC and may constitute "non-GAAP financial measures" within the meaning of the SEC's rules, although we are unable to state with certainty that the SEC would so regard them.

Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin: Net interest income, as a component of the tabular presentation by financial institutions of Selected Financial Information regarding their recently completed operations, as well as disclosures based on that tabular presentation, is commonly presented on a tax-equivalent basis.  That is, to the extent that some component of the institution's net interest income, which is presented on a before-tax basis, is exempt from taxation (e.g., is received by the institution as a result of its holdings of state or municipal obligations), an amount equal to the tax benefit derived from that component is added to the actual before-tax net interest income total.  Historically, this adjustment has been considered helpful in comparing the financial institution's net interest income (before tax) to that of another institution or in analyzing the institution’s net interest income trend line over time, to correct any analytical distortion that might otherwise arise from the fact that financial institutions vary widely in the proportions of their portfolios that are invested in tax-exempt securities, or from the fact that even a single institution may significantly alter over time the proportion of its own portfolio that is invested in tax-exempt obligations.  Moreover, net interest income is itself a component of a second financial measure commonly used by financial institutions, net interest margin, which is the ratio of net interest income (before tax) to average earning assets. For purposes of this measure as well, tax-equivalent net interest income is generally used by financial institutions, again to provide a better basis of comparison from institution to institution and/or to better demonstrate a single institution’s performance over time. Arrow follows these practices. As a result of the reduced federal corporate tax rates enacted by the Tax Act, tax-equivalent net interest income and the resulting net interest margin on a tax-equivalent basis have become less comparable to prior period levels when analyzing a financial institution’s performance over time. While Arrow continues to calculate, publish, and monitor these tax-equivalent financial performance measures, all users of this information should be aware of the non-comparative nature of post-Tax Act period results. Arrow presents net interest income and net interest margin on a GAAP basis in the relative sections of this Report in order to provide a consistently comparable performance measure over time as these measures are not effected by federal income tax rates.

The Efficiency Ratio: Financial institutions often use an "efficiency ratio" as a measure of expense control.  The efficiency ratio typically is defined as the ratio of noninterest expense to net interest income and noninterest income.  Net interest income as utilized in calculating the efficiency ratio is typically the same as the net interest income presented in Selected Financial Information table discussed in the preceding paragraph, i.e., it is expressed on a tax-equivalent basis.  Moreover, many financial institutions, in calculating the efficiency ratio, also adjust both noninterest expense and noninterest income to exclude from these items (as calculated under GAAP) certain recurring component elements of income and expense, such as intangible asset amortization (which is included in noninterest expense under GAAP but may be excluded therefrom for purposes of calculating the efficiency ratio) and securities gains or losses (which are reflected in the calculation of noninterest income under GAAP but may be excluded therefrom for purposes of calculating the efficiency ratio).  We make these adjustments.

Tangible Book Value per Share:  Tangible equity is total stockholders’ equity less intangible assets.  Tangible book value per share is tangible equity divided by total shares issued and outstanding.  Tangible book value per share is often regarded as a more meaningful comparative ratio than book value per share as calculated under GAAP, that is, total stockholders’ equity including intangible assets divided by total shares issued and outstanding.  Intangible assets includes many items, but in our case, essentially represents goodwill.

Adjustments for Certain Items of Income or Expense: In addition to our regular utilization in our public filings and disclosures of the various non-GAAP measures commonly utilized by financial institutions discussed above, we also may elect from time to time, in connection with our presentation of various financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as net income, earnings per share (i.e. EPS), return on average assets (i.e. ROA), and return on average equity (i.e. ROE), to provide as well certain comparative disclosures that adjust these GAAP financial measures, typically by removing therefrom the impact of certain transactions or other material items of income or expense that are unusual or unlikely to be repeated.  We do so only if we believe that provision of the resulting non-GAAP financial measures may improve the average investor's understanding of our results of operations by separating out items that have a disproportional positive or negative impact on the particular period in question or by otherwise permitting a better comparison from period-to-period in our results of operations with respect to our fundamental lines of business, including the commercial banking business.
We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by us from time-to-time are useful in evaluating our performance and that such information should be considered as supplemental in nature, and not as a substitute for or superior to, the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.  Our non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similar measures presented by other companies.
    

 


Arrow Financial Corporation
Selected Quarterly Information
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts - Unaudited)
Arrow Financial Corporation
Selected Quarterly Information
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts - Unaudited)
Arrow Financial Corporation
Selected Quarterly Information
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts - Unaudited)
Quarter Ended3/31/2018
 12/31/2017
 9/30/2017
 6/30/2017
 3/31/2017
6/30/2018
 3/31/2018
 12/31/2017
 9/30/2017
 6/30/2017
Net Income$8,531
 $8,071
 $7,416
 $7,208
 $6,631
$9,730
 $8,531
 $8,071
 $7,416
 $7,208
Transactions Recorded in Net Income (Net of Tax):                  
Net Gain (Loss) on Securities Transactions
 (278) 6
 
 

 
 (278) 6
 
Tax Benefit from Net Deferred Tax Liability Revaluation
 1,116
 
 
 

 
 1,116
 
 
                  
Share and Per Share Data:(1)
                  
Period End Shares Outstanding13,950
 13,930
 13,891
 13,900
 13,886
14,004
 13,950
 13,930
 13,891
 13,900
Basic Average Shares Outstanding13,936
 13,905
 13,889
 13,890
 13,889
13,975
 13,936
 13,905
 13,889
 13,890
Diluted Average Shares Outstanding14,016
 14,006
 13,966
 13,975
 14,001
14,058
 14,016
 14,006
 13,966
 13,975
Basic Earnings Per Share$0.61
 $0.58
 $0.53
 $0.52
 $0.48
$0.70
 $0.61
 $0.58
 $0.53
 $0.52
Diluted Earnings Per Share0.61
 0.58
 0.53
 0.52
 0.47
0.69
 0.61
 0.58
 0.53
 0.52
Cash Dividend Per Share0.250
 0.250
 0.243
 0.243
 0.243
0.250
 0.250
 0.250
 0.243
 0.243
                  
Selected Quarterly Average Balances:                  
Interest-Bearing Deposits at Banks27,978
 27,047
 27,143
 24,480
 23,565
28,543
 27,978
 27,047
 27,143
 24,480
Investment Securities642,442
 660,043
 677,368
 684,570
 695,615
647,913
 642,442
 660,043
 677,368
 684,570
Loans1,971,240
 1,930,590
 1,892,766
 1,842,543
 1,781,113
2,026,598
 1,971,240
 1,930,590
 1,892,766
 1,842,543
Deposits2,305,736
 2,284,206
 2,193,778
 2,206,365
 2,161,798
2,325,202
 2,305,736
 2,284,206
 2,193,778
 2,206,365
Other Borrowed Funds184,613
 187,366
 262,864
 207,270
 205,436
219,737
 184,613
 187,366
 262,864
 207,270
Stockholders’ Equity251,109
 247,253
 243,801
 239,396
 235,257
256,358
 251,109
 247,253
 243,801
 239,396
Total Assets2,763,706
 2,744,180
 2,725,653
 2,677,843
 2,626,470
2,823,061
 2,763,706
 2,744,180
 2,725,653
 2,677,843
Return on Average Assets, annualized1.25% 1.17% 1.08% 1.08% 1.02%1.38% 1.25% 1.17% 1.08% 1.08%
Return on Average Equity, annualized13.78% 12.95% 12.07% 12.08% 11.43%15.22% 13.78% 12.95% 12.07% 12.08%
Return on Tangible Equity, annualized (2)
15.24% 14.36% 13.40% 13.45% 12.76%
Return on Average Tangible Equity, annualized (2)
16.80% 15.24% 14.36% 13.40% 13.45%
Average Earning Assets2,641,660
 2,617,680
 2,597,277
 2,551,593
 2,500,293
2,703,054
 2,641,660
 2,617,680
 2,597,277
 2,551,593
Average Paying Liabilities2,050,661
 2,029,811
 2,012,802
 2,005,421
 1,977,628
2,100,085
 2,050,661
 2,029,811
 2,012,802
 2,005,421
Net Interest Income (GAAP)20,402
 20,314
 19,650
 19,227
 18,461
Net Interest Margin, annualized (GAAP)3.13% 3.08% 3.00% 3.02% 2.99%
Net Interest Income, Tax-Equivalent (Non-GAAP) (3)
20,893
 21,294
 20,616
 20,176
 19,409
Tax-Equivalent Adjustment (Non-GAAP) (3)
491
 980
 966
 949
 948
Net Interest Margin, annualized (Non-GAAP) (3)
3.21% 3.23% 3.15% 3.17% 3.15%
Interest Income23,590
 22,418
 22,135
 21,599
 20,926
Tax-Equivalent Adjustment (3)
468
 491
 980
 966
 949
Interest Income, Tax-Equivalent (3)
24,058
 22,909
 23,115
 22,565
 21,875
Interest Expense2,628
 2,016
 1,821
 1,949
 1,699
Net Interest Income20,962
 20,402
 20,314
 19,650
 19,227
Net Interest Income, Tax-Equivalent (3)
21,430
 20,893
 21,294
 20,616
 20,176
Net Interest Margin, annualized3.11% 3.13% 3.08% 3.00% 3.02%
Net Interest Margin, Tax Equivalent, annualized (3)
3.18% 3.21% 3.23% 3.15% 3.17%
                  
Efficiency Ratio Calculation: (4)
                  
Noninterest Expense$15,955
 $16,045
 $15,548
 $15,637
 $15,475
$16,192
 $15,955
 $16,045
 $15,548
 $15,637
Less: Intangible Asset Amortization67
 69
 69
 70
 71
66
 67
 69
 69
 70
Net Noninterest Expense15,888
 15,976
 15,479
 15,567
 15,404
16,126
 15,888
 15,976
 15,479
 15,567
Net Interest Income, Tax-Equivalent (Non-GAAP) (3)
20,893
 21,294
 20,616
 20,176
 19,409
Net Interest Income, Tax-Equivalent (3)
21,430
 20,893
 21,294
 20,616
 20,176
Noninterest Income6,888
 6,752
 7,141
 7,057
 6,695
7,911
 6,888
 6,752
 7,141
 7,057
Less: Net Securities Gain (Loss)
 (458) 10
 
 

 
 (458) 10
 
Less: Net Unrealized Gain on Equity Securities18
 
 
 
 
Less: Net Gain on Equity Securities223
 18
 
 
 
Net Gross Income27,763
 28,504
 27,747
 27,233
 26,104
29,118
 27,763
 28,504
 27,747
 27,233
Efficiency Ratio (Non-GAAP)57.23% 56.05% 55.79% 57.16% 59.01%
Efficiency Ratio (4)
55.38% 57.23% 56.05% 55.79% 57.16%
                  
Period-End Capital Information:                  
Total Stockholders’ Equity (i.e. Book Value)$252,734
 $249,603
 $244,648
 $240,752
 $236,111
$259,488
 $252,734
 $249,603
 $244,648
 $240,752
Book Value per Share (1)
18.12
 17.92
 17.61
 17.32
 17.00
18.53
 18.12
 17.92
 17.61
 17.32
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net24,045
 24,162
 24,268
 24,355
 24,448
23,933
 24,045
 24,162
 24,268
 24,355
Tangible Book Value per Share (1,2)
16.39
 16.18
 15.86
 15.57
 15.24
16.82
 16.39
 16.18
 15.86
 15.57
                  
Capital Ratios:(5)
                  
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio9.62% 9.49% 9.30% 9.35% 9.37%9.65% 9.62% 9.49% 9.30% 9.35%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio12.97% 12.89% 12.70% 12.68% 12.84%13.01% 12.97% 12.89% 12.70% 12.68%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio14.03% 13.97% 13.79% 13.79% 13.99%14.04% 14.03% 13.97% 13.79% 13.79%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio15.04% 14.99% 14.77% 14.77% 14.98%15.06% 15.04% 14.99% 14.77% 14.77%
         
Assets Under Trust Administration
and Investment Management
$1,470,191
 $1,452,994
 $1,411,608
 $1,356,262
 $1,333,690
$1,479,753
 $1,470,191
 $1,452,994
 $1,411,608
 $1,356,262


Arrow Financial Corporation
Selected Quarterly Information - Continued
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts - Unaudited)

Footnotes:Footnotes:        Footnotes:        
                    
1.Share and Per Share Data have been restated for the September 28, 2017, 3% stock dividend.Share and Per Share Data have been restated for the September 28, 2017, 3% stock dividend.
  
2.Tangible Book Value, Tangible Equity and Return on Tangible Equity exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net from total equity.  These are non-GAAP financial measures which we believe provide investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 37.Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation: Tangible Book Value, Tangible Equity and Return on Tangible Equity exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net from total equity.  These are non-GAAP financial measures which we believe provide investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 40.
 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/2017
Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)$252,734
 $249,603
 $244,648
 $240,752
 $236,111
Less: Goodwill and Other Intangible assets, net24,045
 24,162
 24,268
 24,355
 24,448
 6/30/2018 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017
Tangible Equity (Non-GAAP)$228,689
 $225,441
 $220,380
 $216,397
 $211,663
Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)$259,488
 $252,734
 $249,603
 $244,648
 $240,752
          Less: Goodwill and Other Intangible assets, net23,933
 24,045
 24,162
 24,268
 24,355
Period End Shares Outstanding13,950
 13,930
 13,891
 13,900
 13,886
Tangible Equity (Non-GAAP)$235,555
 $228,689
 $225,441
 $220,380
 $216,397
Tangible Book Value per Share
     (Non-GAAP)
$16.39
 $16.18
 $15.86
 $15.57
 $15.24
          
Net Income8,531
 8,071
 7,416
 7,208
 6,631
Period End Shares Outstanding14,004
 13,950
 13,930
 13,891
 13,900
Return on Tangible Equity (Net Income/Tangible Equity - Annualized)15.24% 14.36% 13.40% 13.45% 12.76%
Tangible Book Value per Share
     (Non-GAAP)
$16.82
 $16.39
 $16.18
 $15.86
 $15.57
                    
3.Net Interest Margin is the ratio of our annualized tax-equivalent net interest income to average earning assets. This is also a non-GAAP financial measure which we believe provides investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 37.Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation: Net Interest Margin is the ratio of our annualized tax-equivalent net interest income to average earning assets. This is also a non-GAAP financial measure which we believe provides investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 40.
 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/2017 6/30/2018 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017
Interest Income (GAAP)$22,418
 $22,135
 $21,599
 $20,926
 $19,997
Net Interest Income (GAAP)$20,962
 $20,402
 $20,314
 $19,650
 $19,227
Add: Tax-Equivalent adjustment
     (Non-GAAP)
491
 980
 966
 949
 948
Add: Tax-Equivalent adjustment
     (Non-GAAP)
468
 491
 980
 966
 949
Interest Income - Tax Equivalent
     (Non-GAAP)
$22,909
 $23,115
 $22,565
 $21,875
 $20,945
Net Interest Income - Tax Equivalent
     (Non-GAAP)
$21,430
 $20,893
 $21,294
 $20,616
 $20,176
Net Interest Income (GAAP)$20,402
 $20,314
 $19,650
 $19,227
 $18,461
Average Earning Assets$2,703,054
 $2,641,660
 $2,617,680
 $2,597,277
 $2,551,593
Add: Tax-Equivalent adjustment
     (Non-GAAP)
491
 980
 966
 949
 948
Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP)*3.18% 3.21% 3.23% 3.15% 3.17%
Net Interest Income - Tax Equivalent
     (Non-GAAP)
$20,893
 $21,294
 $20,616
 $20,176
 $19,409
          
Average Earning Assets$2,641,660
 $2,617,680
 $2,597,277
 $2,551,593
 $2,500,293
Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP)*3.21% 3.23% 3.15% 3.17% 3.15%
          
4.Financial Institutions often use the "efficiency ratio", a non-GAAP ratio, as a measure of expense control. We believe the efficiency ratio provides investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance. We define our efficiency ratio as the ratio of our noninterest expense to our net gross income (which equals our tax-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income, as adjusted). There is no GAAP financial measure that is closely comparable to the efficiency ratio. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 37.Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Financial Institutions often use the "efficiency ratio", a non-GAAP ratio, as a measure of expense control. We believe the efficiency ratio provides investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance. We define our efficiency ratio as the ratio of our noninterest expense to our net gross income (which equals our tax-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income, as adjusted). There is no GAAP financial measure that is closely comparable to the efficiency ratio. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 40.
                    
5.For the recently-completed quarter, all of the regulatory capital ratios in the table on page 40 and the table in this Note 5, below, as well as the Total Risk-Weighted Assets and Common Equity Tier 1 Capital amounts listed in the table below, are estimates based on, and calculated in accordance with, bank regulatory capital rules. The Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio (CET1 Ratio) of Arrow as of March 31, 2018 that is listed in the tables (i.e., 12.97%) not only exceeds the currently required minimum CET1 Ratio (including Conservation Buffer) of 6.375%, but also exceeds the minimum CET1 Ratio that will be required when the Conservation Buffer is fully phased-in, on January 1, 2019, of 7.00% (including the ultimate required Conservation Buffer of 2.50%).For the current quarter, all of the regulatory capital ratios in the table on page 40 and the table in this Note 5, below, as well as the Total Risk-Weighted Assets and Common Equity Tier 1 Capital amounts listed in the table below, are estimates based on, and calculated in accordance with, bank regulatory capital rules. The Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio (CET1 Ratio) of Arrow as of June 30, 2018 that is listed in the tables (i.e., 13.01%) not only exceeds the currently required minimum CET1 Ratio (including Conservation Buffer) of 6.375%, but also exceeds the minimum CET1 Ratio that will be required when the Conservation Buffer is fully phased-in, on January 1, 2019, of 7.00% (including the ultimate required Conservation Buffer of 2.50%).
 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/2017 6/30/2018 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017
Total Risk Weighted Assets$1,889,719
 $1,856,242
 $1,830,730
 $1,802,455
 $1,747,318
Total Risk Weighted Assets$1,934,890
 $1,889,719
 $1,856,242
 $1,830,730
 $1,802,455
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital265,066
 259,378
 232,473
 228,586
 224,369
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital259,488
 265,066
 259,378
 232,473
 228,586
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio12.97% 12.89% 12.70% 12.68% 12.84%Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio13.01% 12.97% 12.89% 12.70% 12.68%

     * Quarterly ratios have been annualized.




Average Consolidated Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis
(see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on page 38)
(Fully Taxable Basis using a marginal federal tax rate of 35% for 2017, 21% for 2018)
(Dollars In Thousands)
    
Quarter Ended March 31:2018 2017
   Interest Rate   Interest Rate
 Average Income/ Earned/ Average Income/ Earned/
 Balance Expense Paid Balance Expense Paid
Interest-Bearing Deposits at Banks$27,978
 $134
 1.94 % $23,565
 $60
 1.03 %
Investment Securities:           
Fully Taxable359,908
 1,895
 2.14
 403,930
 1,994
 2.00
Exempt from Federal Taxes282,534
 1,947
 2.79
 291,685
 2,361
 3.28
Loans1,971,240
 18,933
 3.90
 1,781,113
 16,530
 3.76
Total Earning Assets2,641,660
 22,909
 3.52
 2,500,293
 20,945
 3.40
Allowance for Loan Losses(18,523)     (16,976)    
Cash and Due From Banks35,608
     35,525
    
Other Assets104,961
     107,628
    
Total Assets$2,763,706
     $2,626,470
    
Deposits:           
Interest-Bearing Checking Accounts$914,116
 387
 0.17
 $894,911
 331
 0.15
Savings Deposits723,660
 522
 0.29
 677,662
 291
 0.17
Time Deposits of $250,000 or More63,406
 204
 1.30
 33,758
 55
 0.66
Other Time Deposits164,866
 259
 0.64
 165,861
 228
 0.56
Total Interest-Bearing Deposits1,866,048
 1,372
 0.30
 1,772,192
 905
 0.21
Short-Term Borrowings111,835
 197
 0.71
 130,436
 211
 0.66
FHLBNY Term Advances and Other Long-Term Debt72,778
 447
 2.49
 75,000
 420
 2.27
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities2,050,661
 2,016
 0.40
 1,977,628
 1,536
 0.31
Demand Deposits439,688
     389,606
    
Other Liabilities22,248
     23,979
    
Total Liabilities2,512,597
     2,391,213
    
Stockholders’ Equity251,109
     235,257
    
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$2,763,706
     $2,626,470
    
Net Interest Income (Tax-equivalent Basis)
     (Non-GAAP) (1)
  20,893
     19,409
  
Reversal of Tax Equivalent Adjustment  (491) (0.08)%   (948) (0.15)%
Net Interest Income  $20,402
     $18,461
  
Net Interest Spread (Non-GAAP) (1)
    3.12 %     3.09 %
Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (1)
    3.21 %     3.15 %

1See Note 3 on p. 39.
Arrow Financial Corporation
Selected Year-to-Date Information
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts - Unaudited)
Six Months Ended6/30/2018
 6/30/2017
Net Income$18,261
 $13,839
    
Share and Per Share Data:(1)
   
Period End Shares Outstanding14,004
 13,900
Basic Average Shares Outstanding13,955
 13,889
Diluted Average Shares Outstanding14,038
 13,989
Basic Earnings Per Share$1.31
 $1.00
Diluted Earnings Per Share1.30
 0.99
Cash Dividend Per Share0.50
 0.49
    
Selected Year-to-Date Average Balances:   
  Interest-Bearing Deposits at Banks28,262
 24,025
  Investment Securities645,193
 690,061
  Loans1,999,072
 1,811,998
  Deposits2,315,523
 2,184,204
  Other Borrowed Funds202,272
 206,358
  Stockholders’ Equity253,749
 237,338
  Total Assets2,793,551
 2,652,298
Return on Average Assets, annualized1.32% 1.05%
Return on Average Equity, annualized14.51% 11.76%
Return on Average Tangible Equity, annualized (2) 
16.03% 13.11%
Average Earning Assets2,672,527
 2,526,084
Average Paying Liabilities2,075,510
 1,991,601
Interest Income46,008
 40,923
Tax-Equivalent Adjustment (3)
959
 1,897
Interest Income, Tax-Equivalent (3)
46,967
 42,820
Interest Expense4,644
 3,235
Net Interest Income41,364
 37,688
Net Interest Income, Tax-Equivalent (3)
42,322
 39,585
Net Interest Margin, annualized3.12% 3.01%
Net Interest Margin, Tax Equivalent, annualized (3)
3.19% 3.16%
    
Efficiency Ratio Calculation: (4)
   
Noninterest Expense32,148
 31,112
Less: Intangible Asset Amortization132
 141
Net Noninterest Expense32,016
 30,971
Net Interest Income, Tax-Equivalent (3)
42,323
 39,585
Noninterest Income14,800
 13,752
Less: Net Gain on Equity Securities241
 
Net Gross Income56,882
 53,337
Efficiency Ratio (4)
56.28% 58.07%
    















Arrow Financial Corporation
Selected Year-to-Date Information - Continued
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts- Unaudited)

Footnotes:   
     
1.Share and Per Share Data have been restated for the September 28, 2017, 3% stock dividend.
  
2.Tangible Book Value, Tangible Equity and Return on Tangible Equity exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net from total equity.  These are non-GAAP financial measures which we believe provide investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 40.
  6/30/2018 6/30/2017
 Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)$259,488
 $240,752
 Less: Goodwill and Other Intangible assets, net23,933
 24,355
 Tangible Equity (Non-GAAP)$235,555
 $216,397
     
 Period End Shares Outstanding14,004
 13,900
 Tangible Book Value per Share (Non-GAAP)$16.82
 $15.57
 Net Income18,261
 13,839
 Return on Tangible Equity (Net Income/Tangible Equity - Annualized)16.03% 13.11%
     
3.Net Interest Margin is the ratio of our annualized tax-equivalent net interest income to average earning assets. This is also a non-GAAP financial measure which we believe provides investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 40.
  6/30/2018 6/30/2017
 Interest Income (GAAP)$46,008
 $40,923
 Add: Tax-Equivalent adjustment (Non-GAAP)$959
 $1,897
 Net Interest Income - Tax Equivalent (Non-GAAP)$46,967
 $42,820
 Net Interest Income (GAAP)$41,364
 $37,688
 Add: Tax-Equivalent adjustment (Non-GAAP)959
 1,897
 Net Interest Income - Tax Equivalent (Non-GAAP)$42,323
 $39,585
 Average Earning Assets$2,672,527
 $2,526,084
 Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP)*3.19% 3.16%
     
4.Financial Institutions often use the "efficiency ratio", a non-GAAP ratio, as a measure of expense control. We believe the efficiency ratio provides investors with information that is useful in understanding our financial performance. We define our efficiency ratio as the ratio of our noninterest expense to our net gross income (which equals our tax-equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income, as adjusted). See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 40.

* Year-to-date ratios have been annualized.




Average Consolidated Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis
(see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on page 40)
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
    
Quarter Ended June 30:2018 2017
   Interest Rate   Interest Rate
 Average Income/ Earned/ Average Income/ Earned/
 Balance Expense Paid Balance Expense Paid
Interest-Bearing Deposits at Banks$28,543
 $158
 2.22 % $24,480
 $78
 1.28 %
Investment Securities:           
Fully Taxable376,253
 2,050
 2.19
 400,315
 2,018
 2.02
Exempt from Federal Taxes (2)
271,660
 1,859
 2.74
 284,255
 2,351
 3.32
Loans (2)
2,026,598
 19,991
 3.96
 1,842,543
 17,428
 3.79
Total Earning Assets2,703,054
 24,058
 3.57
 2,551,593
 21,875
 3.44
Allowance for Loan Losses(19,065)     (17,143)    
Cash and Due From Banks34,935
     35,029
    
Other Assets104,137
     108,364
    
Total Assets$2,823,061
     $2,677,843
    
Deposits:           
Interest-Bearing Checking Accounts$866,996
 388
 0.18
 $918,235
 381
 0.17
Savings Deposits750,352
 711
 0.38
 681,197
 317
 0.19
Time Deposits of $250,000 or More96,580
 328
 1.36
 31,126
 66
 0.85
Other Time Deposits166,420
 282
 0.68
 167,593
 232
 0.56
Total Interest-Bearing Deposits1,880,348
 1,709
 0.36
 1,798,151
 996
 0.22
Short-Term Borrowings154,737
 465
 1.21
 132,270
 271
 0.82
FHLBNY Term Advances and Other Long-Term Debt65,000
 454
 2.80
 75,000
 432
 2.31
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities2,100,085
 2,628
 0.50
 2,005,421
 1,699
 0.34
Noninterest-bearing deposits444,854
     408,214
    
Other Liabilities21,764
     24,812
    
Total Liabilities2,566,703
     2,438,447
    
Stockholders’ Equity256,358
     239,396
    
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$2,823,061
     $2,677,843
    
Net Interest Income (Tax-equivalent Basis)
     (Non-GAAP) (1) (2)
  21,430
     20,176
  
Reversal of Tax Equivalent Adjustment  (468) (0.07)%   (949) (0.15)%
Net Interest Income  $20,962
     $19,227
  
Net Interest Spread (Non-GAAP) (1) (2)
    3.07 %     3.10 %
Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (1) (2)
    3.18 %     3.17 %

1 See Note 3 on p. 44.
2 Fully taxable basis using a marginal federal tax rate of 35% for 2017, 21% for 2018.




 
Average Consolidated Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis
(see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on page 40)
 
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30:2018 2017
   Interest Rate   Interest Rate
 Average Income/ Earned/ Average Income/ Earned/
 Balance Expense Paid Balance Expense Paid
Interest-Bearing Deposits at Banks$28,262
 $292
 2.08 % $24,025
 $138
 1.16 %
Investment Securities:           
Fully Taxable368,126
 3,945
 2.16
 402,876
 4,012
 2.01
Exempt from Federal Taxes (2)
277,067
 3,806
 2.77
 287,185
 4,712
 3.31
Loans (2)
1,999,072
 38,924
 3.93
 1,811,998
 33,958
 3.78
Total Earning Assets2,672,527
 46,967
 3.54
 2,526,084
 42,820
 3.42
Allowance for Loan Losses(18,795)     (17,060)    
Cash and Due From Banks35,270
     35,276
    
Other Assets104,547
     107,998
    
Total Assets$2,793,549
     $2,652,298
    
Deposits:           
Interest-Bearing Checking Accounts$890,426
 775
 0.18
 $906,637
 712
 0.16
Savings Deposits737,080
 1,233
 0.34
 679,439
 608
 0.18
Time Deposits of $250,000 or More80,085
 532
 1.34
 32,435
 121
 0.75
Other Time Deposits165,647
 541
 0.66
 166,732
 460
 0.56
Total Interest-Bearing Deposits1,873,238
 3,081
 0.33
 1,785,243
 1,901
 0.21
Short-Term Borrowings133,405
 662
 1.00
 131,358
 481
 0.74
FHLBNY Term Advances and Other Long-Term Debt68,867
 902
 2.64
 75,000
 853
 2.29
Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities2,075,510
 4,645
 0.45
 1,991,601
 3,235
 0.33
Noninterest-bearing deposits442,285
     398,961
    
Other Liabilities22,005
     24,398
    
Total Liabilities2,539,800
     2,414,960
    
Stockholders’ Equity253,749
     237,338
    
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$2,793,549
     $2,652,298
    
Net Interest Income (Tax-equivalent Basis)
   (Non-GAAP) (1) (2)
  42,322
     39,585
  
Reversal of Tax Equivalent Adjustment  (959) (0.07)%   (1,897) (0.15)%
Net Interest Income  $41,363
     $37,688
  
Net Interest Spread (Non-GAAP) (1) (2)
    3.09 %     3.09 %
Net Interest Margin (Non-GAAP) (1) (2)
    3.19 %     3.16 %

1 See Note 3 on p. 44.
2 Fully taxable basis using a marginal federal tax rate of 35% for 2017, 21% for 2018.


OVERVIEW
We reported net

Net income for the firstsecond quarter of 2018 of $8.5was $9.7 million, an increase of $1.9$2.5 million, or 28.7%35.0%, over our net income for the firstsecond quarter of 2017. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.61,$0.69, an increase of 29.8%32.7% from the EPS of $0.47$0.52 reported for the second quarter of 2017. Factors contributing to the increase in net income for the current quarter compared to the comparable prior year quarter are as follows: Net interest income on a GAAP basis increased 9.0% to $21.0 million primarily due to the increase in total interest and dividend income of $2.7 million, as a result of the $2.6 million increase in the interest and fees on loans, as compared to a $929 thousand increase in interest expense. In addition, net interest margin for the first quarter of 2018 was 3.11%, up from 3.02% for the first quarter of 2017. Total noninterest income increased $854 thousand mainly due to the $497 thousand increase in income from fiduciary activities, while total noninterest expenses increased $555 thousand. The provision for income taxes decreased $695 thousand, or 23% due to the reduction of tax rates as a result of the Tax Act.

Return on average equity (ROE) for the firstsecond quarter of 2018 continued to be strong at 13.78%15.22%, up from an ROE of 11.43%12.08% for the firstsecond quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2017. Return on average assets (ROA) for the 2018 firstsecond quarter was 1.25%1.38%, an increase from an ROA of 1.02%1.08% for the firstsecond quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2017. Net interest income on a GAAP basis increased to $20.4 million, up 10.5% over the $18.5 million total in the comparable quarter of 2017. Net interest margin for the first quarter of 2018 was 3.13%, up from 2.99% for the first quarter of 2017. Tax-equivalent net interest income (a non-GAAP measure) also increased by approximately 7.6%, mainly due to the 5.7% increase in average earning assets from the first quarter of 2017, and a 6 basis point increase in the tax-equivalent net interest margin, increasing from 3.15% from the first quarter of 2017 to 3.21% for the first quarter 2018. The composition of average earning assets changed in the current quarter through a 10.7% increase in higher relative yielding average loans and a 7.6% decrease in lower relative yielding average investment securities. In addition to the composition of the balance sheet, a significant factor contributing to increased profitability was reduced tax rates resulting from the Tax Act. The provision for income taxes for the first quarter of 2018 decreased to $2.1 million as compared to $2.7 million for the first quarter of 2017. Total loans increased between the respective period ends by $182.2 million, or 10.1%, while investment securities decreased by $394 thousand, or 0.1%. On the funding side, average interest-bearing deposits increased 5.3% and average non-interest bearing demand deposits increased 12.9% in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to the same quarter in 2017. The provision for loan losses increased $388 thousand during the first quarter of 2018 as compared to the first quarter of 2017, mainly due to total loan growth and the mix of the loan portfolio. Noninterest income increased $194 thousand or 2.9% while noninterest expense increased $480 thousand or 3.1%.

The changes in net income, net interest income and net interest margin between the three month periods are discussed in detail under the heading "RESULTS OF OPERATIONS," beginning on page 54.60.

Regulatory Reform: The first bipartisan financial regulatory reform bill to be enacted in nearly a decade, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA), was signed into law May 24, 2018. Some of its provisions were written to take effect immediately; others have later specified effective dates and still others are open-ended, to be implemented by rule-making.
This legislation includes a variety of provisions that are likely to affect community banking institutions such as Arrow, including the following:
The federal bank regulatory agencies are directed to establish a “community bank leverage ratio” of between 8% and 10%, calculated by dividing tangible equity capital by average total consolidated assets of “qualifying community banks” that meet certain requirements to be set by those regulatory agencies.  A qualifying community bank is a depository institution or bank holding company with less than $10 billion in total assets, such as ArrowIf a qualifying community bank exceeds the community bank leverage ratio, it will be deemed to have met all applicable capital and leverage requirements, including the generally applicable leverage capital requirements and risk-based capital requirements and the “well capitalized” requirement under the federal “prompt corrective action” capital standards.  This new community bank leverage ratio is expected to reduce the burden of compliance with regard to regulatory capital adequacy.
The definition of “high volatility commercial real estate” loans that trigger heightened risk-based capital requirements, has been modified and limited to ease the burden of those requirements.
The total asset threshold for qualifying insured financial institutions eligible for an 18-month examination cycle has been increased from $1 billion to $3 billion. 
The new law provides that reciprocal deposits of an agent institution shall not be considered “brokered deposits,” subject to certain limitations.
Some community banks will be exempt from mortgage escrow requirements, and an expanded “qualified mortgage” exemption for community banks has been implemented to ease the burden of the “ability to repay” requirements in the Truth in Lending Act.
Financial institutions with less than $10 billion in total assets that meet certain requirements will be exempt from the Volcker Rule proprietary trading requirements implemented under Dodd Frank.

Regulatory Capital and Increase in Stockholders' Equity: At March 31,June 30, 2018, we continued to exceed by a substantial amount all required minimum capital ratios under the bank regulatory capital rules at both the holding company and bank levels. At that date, both of our banks, as well as our holding company, continued to qualify as "well-capitalized" under the capital classification guidelines as defined by the current bank regulatory capital rules. Because of our continued profitability and strong asset quality, our regulatory capital levels throughout recent years have consistently remained well in excess of the various required regulatory minimums in effect from time to time, as they do at present. As a result ofPursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act, however, required minimum regulatory capital levels for insured banks and their parent holding companies will continuewere scheduled to increase as a percentage of risk-based assets in 2019. As explained above, pursuant to EGRRCPA, the federal bank regulators are required to implement a simplified community bank leverage ratio capital standard that may be applicable to Arrow and its subsidiary banks to allow them to satisfy all applicable capital and leverage requirements, including the currently applicable risk-based capital ratio requirements.  The implementation of the new community bank leverage ratio standards will be subject to the notice and comment procedures of rulemaking.  EGRRCPA does not impose a deadline for this rulemaking.  It is anticipated that, when this new standard is implemented, it will simplify capital adequacy compliance requirements for community banks and holding companies such as Arrow.
Stockholders’ equity was $252.7$259.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2018, an increase of $3.1$9.9 million, or 1.3%4.0%, from the December 31, 2017 level of $249.6 million, and an increase of $16.6$18.7 million, or 7.0%7.8%, from the prior-year level. The components of the change in stockholders’ equity since year-end 2017 are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity on page 6, and are discussed in more detail in the next sectionsection.


At March 31,June 30, 2018, our book value per share was $18.12,$18.53, up by 6.6%7.0% over the prior-year level, and our tangiblelevel. Tangible book value per share (a non-GAAP measure that deducts intangible assets from stockholders' equity) was $16.39,$16.82, an increase of $1.15,$1.25, or 7.5%8.0%, over the level as of March 31,June 30, 2017. See the disclosure on page 3740 related to our use of non-GAAP financial measures generally, andincluding tangible book value, specifically.value. In the first threesix months of 2018, total stockholders' equity increased by 1.3% (not annualized)4.0% and our total book value per share also increased by 8.1%10.5%. The increase in stockholders' equity over the first threesix months of 2018 principally reflected the following factors: (i) $8.5$18.3 million of net income for the period and (ii) issuance of $2.7$3.1 million of common stock through our employee benefit and dividend reinvestment plans; reduced by (iii) cash dividends of $3.5$7.0 million; and (iv) repurchases of ourthe Company's own common stock, primarily in connection with ourthe approved treasury stock repurchase plan of $0.6$1.4 million. On March 31,June 30, 2018, ourthe Company's closing stock price was $33.95,$36.40, representing a trading multiple of 2.072.16 to our tangible book value. As adjusted for a 3.0% stock dividend distributed September 28, 2017, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.243 per share for each of the first quarterthree quarters of 2017 and and a cash dividend of $0.25 per share for the last quarter of 2017 and the first quarterand second quarters of 2018.

Loan Quality: Our netNet charge-offs for the firstsecond quarter of 2018 were $275$46 thousand as compared to $153$196 thousand for the comparable 2017 quarter. OurThe ratio of net charge-offs to average loans (annualized) was 0.06%0.01% for the firstsecond quarter of 2018 compared to 0.03%0.04% for the firstsecond quarter of 2017. At March 31,June 30, 2018, ourthe allowance for loan losses was $19.1$19.6 million representing 0.96%0.95% of total loans, upwhich is a 1 basis point decrease from the March 31, 2018 ratio and equal to the December 31, 2017 ratio. We believeThe Company believes this allowance is appropriate and reflects the continuing strong credit quality in the loan portfolio.
Nonperforming loans were $4.6$4.2 million at March 31,June 30, 2018, representing 0.23%0.20% of period-end loans, a decrease of 118 basis pointpoints from ourthe prior year comparable quarter ratio, which compares favorably with the weighted average ratio of our peer group of 0.67%0.66% at DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018.

Loan Segments: During the first quarter ofended June 30, 2018, we experienced increases in outstanding balances in all three segments of our loan portfolio, without any significant deterioration in our credit quality. During the quarter, our total loans grew by $42.3$64.8 million, or 2.2%3.3% as compared to the balance at DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018. The largest increase was in consumer loans which increased during the quarter by $23.8$35.3 million, or 4.0%5.6%. In addition, our total commercial loan portfolio increased by $9.2 million, or 1.6%, and our residential real estate loans expanded by $9.2$29.0 million, or 1.2%3.7% and the commercial loan portfolio increased by $0.5 million, or 0.1%.
    
Commercial Loans: These loans comprised 6.4%5.8% of ourthe total loan portfolio at period-end. The business sector in ourthe Company's service area, including small- and mid-sized businesses with headquarters in the area, continued to be in reasonably good financial condition at period-end.
Commercial Real Estate Loans: These loans comprised 22.8%22.6% of ourthe total loan portfolio at period-end. Commercial property values in ourthe Company's region have remained stable in recent periods. We update the appraisalsAppraisals on our nonperforming and watched CRE


loan properties are updated as deemed necessary, usually when the loan is downgraded or when we perceivethere has been significant market deterioration since ourthe last appraisal.
Consumer Loans: These loans (primarily automobile loans) comprised 31.4%32.2% of ourthe total loan portfolio at period-end. Consumer automobile loans at March 31,June 30, 2018, were $620$655 million, or 99.0%98.9% of this portfolio segment. In the first threesix months of 2018, wethe Company did not experience any significant increase in ourthe delinquency rate or in the percentage of nonperforming loans in this segment.
Residential Real Estate Loans: These loans, including home equity loans, made up 39.3%39.5% of ourthe total loan portfolio at period-end. The residential real estate market in ourthe Company's service area has been stable in recent periods. WeThe Company originated nearly all of the residential real estate loans currently held in ourthe loan portfolio and apply conservative underwriting standards to ourloan originations. WeThe Company typically sellsells a portion of our residential real estate mortgage originations into the secondary market. The ratio of ourthe sales of originations to total originations tends to fluctuate from period to period, although this ratio has generally declined somewhat in recent periods.

Liquidity and Access to Credit Markets: We haveThe Company has not experienced any liquidity problems or special concerns thus far in 2018, nor did weor in any prior years back to and during the financial crisis. The terms of ourthe Company's lines of credit with our correspondent banks, the FHLBNY and the Federal Reserve Bank have not changed significantly in recent periods (see ourthe general liquidity discussion on page 53)59). Historically, we havethe Company has principally relied on asset-based liquidity (i.e., funds in overnight investments and cash flow from maturing investments and loans) with liability-based liquidity as a secondary source of funds (our(the main liability-based sources are overnight borrowing arrangements with our correspondent banks, an arrangement for overnight borrowing and term credit advances from the FHLBNY, and an additional arrangement for short-term advances at the Federal Reserve Bank discount window). We regularly perform aRegular liquidity stress testtests and periodically test ourtests of the contingent liquidity plan are performed to ensure that we can generate an adequate amount of available funds can be generated to meet a wide variety of potential liquidity crises, including a severe crisis.

Visa Class B Common Stock: We,Arrow's subsidiary bank, Glens Falls National Bank, like other former Visa member banks, bearbears some indirect contingent liability for Visa's direct liability arising out of certain antitrust claims involving merchant discounts to the extent that Visa's liability might exceed the remainingamount funded in their litigation escrow account. If a settlement is reached and the balance in the litigation escrow account amount. In light of the current state of covered litigation at Visa, as well as the substantial remaining dollar amounts in Visa's escrow fund, we determined that the balance that Visa maintains in its escrow fund is substantially sufficient to satisfy Visa's remaining direct liability to suchcover the litigation claims without further resort toand related expenses, Arrow could potentially realize a gain on the contingent liabilityreceipt of the former Visa member banks such as ours.Class A common stock. At March 31,June 30, 2018, the CompanyArrow held 27,771 shares of Visa Class B common stock. A potential futurestock, and utilizing the conversion of these shares into Visaratio to Class A common stock could result in our receiving approximately 46at that time, these Class B shares would convert to 45 thousand shares of Visa Class A common stock. There continue to be restrictions remaining on Visa Class B shares held by us. We continueSince the litigation settlement is not tocertain, the Company does not recognize any economic value for these shares.



CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION
Summary of Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(Dollars in Thousands)
At Period-End $ Change $ Change % Change % Change
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 March 31, 2017 From December From March From December (not annualized) From MarchJune 30, 2018 
At Period-End


December 31,
2017
 June 30, 2017 
$ Change
From December
 
$ Change
From
June
 
% Change
From December (not annualized)
 
% Change
From
June
Interest-Bearing Bank Balances$70,747
 $30,276
 $14,645
 $40,471
 $56,102
 133.7 % 383.1 %$22,189
 $30,276
 $26,972
 $(8,087) $(4,783) (26.7)% (17.7)%
Securities Available-for-Sale305,589
 300,200
 347,159
 5,389
 (41,570) 1.8 % (12.0)%325,387
 300,200
 327,392
 25,187
 (2,005) 8.4 % (0.6)%
Securities Held-to-Maturity330,124
 335,907
 335,211
 (5,783) (5,087) (1.7)% (1.5)%297,885
 335,907
 348,018
 (38,022) (50,133) (11.3)% (14.4)%
Equity Securities (1)
1,579
 
 
 1,579
 1,579
    1,802
 
 
 1,802
 1,802
    
Loans (2)
1,993,037
 1,950,770
 1,810,805
 42,267
 182,232
 2.2 % 10.1 %2,057,862
 1,950,770
 1,878,632
 107,092
 179,230
 5.5 % 9.5 %
Allowance for Loan Losses19,057
 18,586
 17,216
 471
 1,841
 2.5 % 10.7 %19,640
 18,586
 17,442
 1,054
 2,198
 5.7 % 12.6 %
Earning Assets (2)
2,705,856
 2,627,102
 2,514,646
 78,754
 191,210
 3.0 % 7.6 %2,716,214
 2,627,102
 2,592,049
 89,112
 124,165
 3.4 % 4.8 %
Total Assets$2,826,687
 $2,760,465
 $2,656,386
 $66,222
 $170,301
 2.4 % 6.4 %$2,845,171
 $2,760,465
 $2,721,721
 $84,706
 $123,450
 3.1 % 4.5 %
Demand Deposits$452,347
 $441,945
 $402,506
 $10,402
 $49,841
 2.4 % 12.4 %
Noninterest-Bearing Deposits$467,048
 $441,945
 $433,480
 $25,103
 $33,568
 5.7 % 7.7 %
Interest-Bearing Checking
Accounts
944,161
 907,315
 959,170
 36,846
 (15,009) 4.1 % (1.6)%861,959
 907,315
 905,624
 (45,356) (43,665) (5.0)% (4.8)%
Savings Deposits762,220
 694,573
 696,625
 67,647
 65,595
 9.7 % 9.4 %735,217
 694,573
 679,320
 40,644
 55,897
 5.9 % 8.2 %
Time Deposits over $250,00085,403
 38,147
 30,993
 47,256
 54,410
 123.9 % 175.6 %70,950
 38,147
 33,630
 32,803
 37,320
 86.0 % 111.0 %
Other Time Deposits167,142
 163,136
 167,242
 4,006
 (100) 2.5 % (0.1)%169,607
 163,136
 167,984
 6,471
 1,623
 4.0 % 1.0 %
Total Deposits$2,411,273
 $2,245,116
 $2,256,536
 $166,157
 $154,737
 7.4 % 6.9 %$2,304,781
 $2,245,116
 $2,220,038
 $59,665
 $84,743
 2.7 % 3.8 %
Federal Funds Purchased and
Securities Sold Under
Agreements to Repurchase
$74,957
 $64,966
 $32,035
 $9,991
 $42,922
 15.4 % 134.0 %$60,248
 $64,966
 $40,892
 $(4,718) $19,356
 (7.3)% 47.3 %
FHLBNY Advances - Overnight
 105,000
 32,000
 (105,000) (32,000) (100.0)% (100.0)%136,000
 105,000
 122,000
 31,000
 14,000
 29.5 % 11.5 %
FHLBNY Advances - Term45,000
 55,000
 55,000
 (10,000) (10,000) (18.2)% (18.2)%45,000
 55,000
 55,000
 (10,000) (10,000) (18.2)% (18.2)%
Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued to Unconsolidated
Subsidiary Trusts
20,000
 20,000
 20,000
 
 
  %  %
Stockholders' Equity252,734
 249,603
 236,111
 3,131
 16,623
 1.3 % 7.0 %259,488
 249,603
 240,752
 9,885
 18,736
 4.0 % 7.8 %
(1) Equity Securities were included in Securities Available-for-Sale prior to the January 1, 2018 adoption of ASU 2016-012016-01.
(2) Includes Nonaccrual LoansLoans.
    
Municipal Deposits: Fluctuations in balances of our interest-bearing checking accounts are largely the result of municipal deposit fluctuations.  Municipal deposits on average represent 27%26% to 33% of our total deposits. Municipal deposits are typically placed in interest-bearing checking and savings accounts, as well as various time deposits.
In general, there is a seasonal pattern to municipal deposits which dip to a low point in August each year.  Account balances tend to increase throughout the fall and into early winter from tax deposits, flatten out after the beginning of the ensuing calendar year, and increase again at the end of March from the electronic deposit of NYS Aid payments to school districts.  In addition to these seasonal fluctuations within types of accounts, the overall level of municipal deposit balances fluctuates from year-to-year as some municipalities move their accounts in and out of ourthe Company's banks due to competitive factors.  Often, the balances of municipal deposits at the end of a quarter are not representative of the average balances for that quarter.
If in the future, interest rates begin to rise significantly or the competition for municipal deposits otherwise becomes more intense, wethe Company may experience an elevation in the rates we arebe forced to pay higher rates on such deposits above ourit's normal rates or if we decline to pay such rates, we may experience a decrease in municipal deposit levels.levels may decrease if competitive rates exceed what the Company offers.
Changes in Sources of Funds: Our totalTotal deposits increased $166.2$59.7 million, or 7.4%2.7%, from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018. Our municipal deposits increased by 15.2% during the period,June 30, 2018 mainly due to the receipt of NYS Aid payments to school districtsfollowing: the $25.1 million increase in March 2018, while our consumerDemand Deposits was from personal and business deposits; the $45.4 million decrease in Interest-Bearing Checking Accounts was from the recurring seasonality in municipal deposit balances increased by 4.3%. Due to this deposit growth along withbalances; the 15.4%$40.6 million increase in our securities sold under agreementsSavings Deposits was mainly due to repurchase, we were able to pay off our FHLBNY Advances-Overnight at March 31, 2018. The first quarter increase in deposit balances also included seasonal municipal deposit growth and the use of brokered deposits in the first quarter 2018 to diversify balance sheet funding.funding; and the $32.8 million increase in Time Deposits over $250,000 was due to certain municipal and non-municipal customers seeking a higher return on their deposit balances as compared to the rates on non-maturity deposits. At March 31,June 30, 2018, our term advances from the FHLBNY were $45 million, reflecting the non-renewal of a $10 million advance that matured during the quarter.first quarter of 2018.
Changes in Earning Assets: OurThe loan portfolio at March 31,June 30, 2018, was $1.99$2.1 billion, up by $42.3$107.1 million, or 2.2%5.5%, from the December 31, 2017 level and up by $182.2$179.2 million, or 10.1%9.5%, from the March 31,June 30, 2017 level. We experienced theThe following trends were experienced in our four largest segments:
1.
Commercial loans. This segment of ourthe loan portfolio decreased slightly by $1.6$10.4 million, or 1.2%8.0%, during the first threesix months of 2018, representing a slight softening2018. Some of demand for such loans during the period.this may be attributable to seasonal swings in lines of credit, as well as prepayments and refinancings of loans.


2. Commercial real estate loans. This segment of ourthe loan portfolio increased by $10.8$20.1 million, or 2.4%4.5%, during the first threesix months of 2018, representing the continued strong demand for such loans.


3.
Consumer loans (primarily automobile loans through indirect lending). As of March 31,June 30, 2018, these loans, primarily auto loans, had increased by $23.8$59.1 million, or 4.0%9.8%, from the December 31, 2017 balance, reflecting a continuation of strong demand for new and used vehicles region-wide and an expansion of our dealer network for indirect lending.
4. Residential real estate loans. This segment increased during the first threesix months of 2018, by $9.2$38.2 million, or 1.2%4.9%. As in prior periods, we elected to sell a portion of the residential mortgage loans wethat were originated during the period were sold to Freddie Mac.the secondary market. Gross originations were down duringup in the period,second quarter of 2018, compared to the first quarter of 2018 and back to comparable levels when compared to the second quarter of 2017, period reflecting lowerseasonal demand for housing inventory levelspurchases and a rising rate environment.home equity loans.

Deposit Trends
The following two tables provide information on trends in the balance and mix of our deposit portfolio by presenting, for each of the last five quarters, the quarterly average balances by deposit type and the percentage of total deposits represented by each deposit type. The principal changeNoninterest-bearing deposits increased steadily from June 30, 2017, while the volatility in depositinterest-bearing checking account balances from March 31, 2017 was a result of the steady and significantseasonality in municipal deposits. The increase in demand deposits and savings deposits as well as anin the 2018 periods was mainly due to the $45 million of brokered deposits obtained in the first quarter of 2018. The increase in time deposits over $250,000 asbeginning in the first quarter of March 31, 2018 was due to the increase in the market rates. In addition, first quarter increase in deposit balances also included $45 millionrates of floating rate brokeredtime deposits based on the one-month LIBOR rate, which were acquiredas compared to diversify balance sheet funding. As mentioned previously, the volatility in interest-bearing checking deposit account balances is mainly due to seasonal fluctuations in municipalnon-maturity deposits. If and to the extent that interest rates and corresponding deposit rates across all maturities begin to increase in future periods, even if such increases are very gradual, we would expect to see further growth in time deposits.

Quarterly Average Deposit Balances
(Dollars in Thousands)
Quarter EndedQuarter Ended
3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/20176/30/2018 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017
Demand Deposits$439,688
 $441,761
 $443,840
 $408,214
 $389,606
Noninterest-bearing deposits$444,854
 $439,688
 $441,761
 $443,840
 $408,214
Interest-Bearing Checking Accounts914,116
 945,414
 869,748
 918,235
 894,911
866,996
 914,116
 945,414
 869,748
 918,235
Savings Deposits723,660
 701,694
 682,347
 681,197
 677,662
750,352
 723,660
 701,694
 682,347
 681,197
Time Deposits over $250,00063,406
 32,430
 31,067
 31,126
 33,758
96,580
 63,406
 32,430
 31,067
 31,126
Other Time Deposits164,866
 162,907
 166,776
 167,593
 165,861
166,420
 164,866
 162,907
 166,776
 167,593
Total Deposits$2,305,736
 $2,284,206
 $2,193,778
 $2,206,365
 $2,161,798
$2,325,202
 $2,305,736
 $2,284,206
 $2,193,778
 $2,206,365

Percentage of Total Quarterly Average Deposits
Quarter EndedQuarter Ended
3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/20176/30/2018 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017
Demand Deposits19.1% 19.3% 20.2% 18.5% 18.0%
Noninterest-bearing deposits19.1% 19.1% 19.3% 20.2% 18.5%
Interest-Bearing Checking Accounts39.6
 41.5
 39.6
 41.6
 41.4
37.3
 39.6
 41.4
 39.6
 41.6
Savings Deposits31.4
 30.7
 31.2
 30.9
 31.3
32.2
 31.4
 30.8
 31.2
 30.9
Time Deposits over $250,0002.7
 1.4
 1.4
 1.4
 1.6
4.2
 2.7
 1.4
 1.4
 1.4
Other Time Deposits7.2
 7.1
 7.6
 7.6
 7.7
7.2
 7.2
 7.1
 7.6
 7.6
Total Deposits100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
    
Quarterly Cost of Deposits
Quarter EndedQuarter Ended
3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/20176/30/2018 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017
Demand Deposits% % % % %
Noninterest-bearing deposits% % % % %
Interest-Bearing Checking Accounts0.17
 0.18
 0.17
 0.17
 0.15
0.18
 0.17
 0.18
 0.17
 0.17
Savings Deposits0.29
 0.23
 0.21
 0.19
 0.17
0.38
 0.29
 0.23
 0.21
 0.19
Time Deposits over $250,0001.30
 1.17
 0.84
 0.85
 0.66
1.36
 1.30
 1.17
 0.84
 0.85
Other Time Deposits0.64
 0.60
 0.57
 0.56
 0.56
0.68
 0.64
 0.60
 0.57
 0.56
Total Deposits0.24
 0.20
 0.19
 0.18
 0.17
0.29
 0.24
 0.20
 0.19
 0.18
    
During the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2018, the total cost of total deposits increased 45 basis points from 0.20%0.24% to 0.24%. Cost of savings deposits increased from 0.23%0.29%, an increase roughly equivalent to 0.29% in the first quarter of 2018, while the cost of time deposits over $250,000 increased from 1.17% to 1.30%. Cost of other time deposits increased from 0.60% to 0.64%, while cost of interest bearing checking accounts decreased one basis point inthat seen during the first quarter of 2018. SomeThese increases were the result of deposit customers seeking a higher rate of return as the recent growth in relative higher paying deposit accounts may be due to higher market interest rates.rates for savings and time deposits increase. Given the uncertainty surrounding the future of interest rates, we arethe Company is unable to predict at this time what the short- or long-term effect of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy may be.
 


Non-Deposit Sources of Funds


We have severalThe Company's other sources of funding other than new deposits. Historically, we have borrowed funds include securities sold under agreements to repurchase, overnight advances and term advances from the FHLBNYFHLBNY. The securities sold under a variety of programs, including fixedagreements to repurchase are short-term in nature and variable rate short-term borrowings and borrowings in the form of "structured advances." These structured advances typically have original maturities of 3 to 10 years with some advances being callableare collateralized by the FHLBNY at certain dates. If the advances are called, we may elect to receive replacementinvestment securities. The term advances from the FHLBNY at the then prevailing FHLBNY ratesare fixed rate non-callable advances with original maturities of interest. We currently do not have, and have not had in recent periods, any structured advances in this portfolio.three to five years.
WeArrow no longer relyrelies on TRUPs as a source of new funds. As a result of the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010 and its removal of Tier 1 regulatory capital treatment for TRUPs issued after the Act's grandfathering date, wethe Company, like all insured financial institutionsother banking organizations of our size or larger, have not issued any TRUPs since that date and are not likely to issue any TRUPs in the future. However, consistent with the grandfathering provision in Dodd-Frank, the $20 million principal amount of Junior Subordinated Obligations Issued to Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trusts listed on ourthe consolidated balance sheet as of March 31,June 30, 2018 (i.e., our previously issued TRUPS) will, subject to certain limits, continue to qualify as Tier 1 regulatory capital for Arrow until such TRUPs mature or are redeemed, asredeemed. This is further discussed under “Capital Resources” beginning on page 5157 of this Report. These trust preferred securities are subject to early redemption by usthe Company if the proceeds cease to qualify as Tier 1 capital of Arrow for any reason, or if any of certain other unanticipated but negative events should occur, such asoccur. An example is any adverse change in tax laws that might deny the Company the ability to deduct interest paid on these obligations for federal income tax purposes.

Loan Trends
The following two tables present, for each of the last five quarters, the quarterly average balances by loan type and the percentage of total loans represented by each loan type. For purposes of the following tables only, we have separately disclosed Home Equity loans have been separately disclosed from Residential Real Estate loans (they are otherwise included in a single category in this Report). We have also combined Commercial Loans and Commercial Real Estate Loans have been combined into a single category (they are treated as separate categories in other sections of this Report). Over the last five quarters, the average balances for all of the below-listed categories of loansCommercial and Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate and Consumer Loans have steadily increased, although at different rates. Average balances for Home Equity Loans showed a slight contraction during the quarter ended June 30, 2018.

Quarterly Average Loan Balances
(Dollars in Thousands)
Quarter EndedQuarter Ended
3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/20176/30/2018 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017
Commercial and Commercial Real Estate$569,126
 $564,073
 $561,260
 $556,014
 $541,187
$576,311
 $569,126
 $564,073
 $561,260
 $556,014
Residential Real Estate600,076
 584,981
 563,793
 538,884
 518,263
616,519
 600,076
 584,981
 563,793
 538,884
Home Equity139,109
 137,975
 137,251
 138,125
 135,910
137,182
 139,109
 137,975
 137,251
 138,125
Consumer Loans
662,929
 643,562
 630,462
 609,520
 585,753
696,585
 662,929
 643,562
 630,462
 609,520
Total Loans$1,971,240
 $1,930,591
 $1,892,766
 $1,842,543
 $1,781,113
$2,026,597
 $1,971,240
 $1,930,591
 $1,892,766
 $1,842,543

Percentage of Total Quarterly Average Loans
Quarter EndedQuarter Ended
3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/20176/30/2018 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017
Commercial and Commercial Real Estate28.9% 29.2% 29.7% 30.2% 30.4%28.4% 28.9% 29.2% 29.7% 30.2%
Residential Real Estate30.5
 30.3
 29.8
 29.2
 29.1
30.5
 30.5
 30.3
 29.8
 29.2
Home Equity7.1
 7.1
 7.3
 7.5
 7.6
6.8
 7.1
 7.1
 7.3
 7.5
Consumer Loans
33.5
 33.4
 33.2
 33.1
 32.9
34.3
 33.5
 33.4
 33.2
 33.1
Total Loans100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Maintenance of High Quality in the Loan Portfolio: In the first threesix months of 2018, we didthere were not experience any significant fluctuations in the quality of ourthe loan portfolio or any segment thereof. In general, we have historically underwritten our residential real estate loans have historically been underwritten to secondary market standards for prime loans and havethe Company has not engaged in subprime mortgage lending as a business line. Similarly, we have historically applied high underwriting standards in ourhave been applied to commercial and commercial real estate lending operations and generally in ourthe indirect (automobile) lending program as well. WeOccasionally loans have occasionallybeen made, loans, including indirect loans, to borrowers having FICO scores below the highest credit quality classifications, where special circumstances such as competitive considerations have led us to conclude it was appropriate to do so, with suitable protections against any enhanced perceived risk in such loans. Weclassifications. The Company has also have hadmade extensions of credit outstanding to borrowers who have developed credit problems after origination resulting in deterioration of their FICO scores.

Residential Real Estate Loans: In recent years, residential real estate and home equity loans have represented the largest single segment of ourthe total loan portfolio. Our grossGross originations for residential real estate loans (including refinancings of mortgage loans) were $31.7 million and $47.5 million for the first threesix months of 2018 and 2017, respectively.were $67.4 million. Origination totals exceeded the sum of repayments and prepaymentscash flows received from borrowers in the first quarters of both years, but we havesecond quarter and the Company has also sold portions of these originations in the secondary market, primarily to Freddie Mac.market. In the first threesix months of 2018, wethe Company sold $1.2$2.1 million, or 3.9%3.2%, of our originations. In the first threesix months of 2017, we sold a larger dollar amount, $1.8$7.7 million, or 3.7%7.8%, of our originations andwere sold at a higher premium. We expectThe Company expects to continue to sell a portion of our mortgage loan originations in upcoming periods, although perhaps a decreasing percentage of overall originations if rates continue their


slow rise across longer maturities. At the same time, if prevailing rates rise substantially, wethere may seebe a slowdown in loan growth and perhaps decreasing total originations, particularly if the general economy also falters. At some point, it is possible that wethe Company may experience a decrease in our outstanding loan balances in this largest segment


of ourthe loan portfolio. Additionally, if ourthe local economy or real estate market should suffer a major downturn, the quality of ourthe real estate portfolio may also be negatively impacted.

Commercial Loans and Commercial Real Estate Loans: For the first threesix months of 2018, combined commercial and commercial real estate loan originations continued to increase.
Substantially all commercial and commercial real estate loans in ourthe loan portfolio were extended to businesses or borrowers located in ourthe Company's regional markets. Many of the loans in the commercial portfolio have variable rates tied to prime or FHLBNY rates.
Although demand has been steady, it is possible that demand for commercial and commercial real estate loans may generally weaken in upcoming periods and/or that the quality of this segment of the portfolio may experience stress in upcoming periods. This is particularly likely if the ultimate effect of the Fed's current rate hike program triggers a significant and long-lasting increase in prevailing interest rates for medium- or long-term credits. Generally, however, the business sector at least in ourthe Company's service area, appeared to be in reasonably good financial condition at period-end.

Consumer Loans (primarily automobile loans through indirect lending): At March 31,June 30, 2018, our automobile loans (primarily loans originated through dealerships located in upstate New York and Vermont) represented the second largest category of loans in ourthe loan portfolio, and continued to be a significant component of our business comprising almost a third of ourthe total loan portfolio.
Our newNew automobile loan volume for the first threesix months of 2018 remained strong, at $88.9$188.8 million, up from the $74.6$160.0 million originated in the first threesix months of 2017. As a result of these originations, the quarterly average balance of our consumer loan portfolio alsoat June 30, 2018 grew in the first three months of 2018, by $23.8$53 million, or 4.0%,8.2% from our quarterly average balance at December 31, 2017 balance.2017.
For credit quality purposes, we assign ourthe Company assigns potential automobile loan customers into one of four tiers, ranging from lower to higher quality in terms of anticipated credit risk. OurThe Company's lending staff not only utilizes credit evaluation software tools but also reviews and evaluates each loan individually. We believe ourindividually and believes that the disciplined approach to evaluating risk has contributed to maintaining ourthe strong loan quality in this segment of our portfolio.
Recently, market data has suggested that auto loan demand is weakening somewhat on a national scale, although not in every market area. OurThe average maturity for automobile loan originations has expanded in recent years, reflective of a larger market development.years. If we encounterthere is some weakening in auto demand in ourthe Company's service area, (and we have not, to date), wethere may experiencebe limited, if any, overall growth in this segment of ourthe loan portfolio in upcoming periods, regardless of whether the auto company lending affiliates continue to offer highly-subsidized loans. Of course, in this segment of our portfolio, asperiods. As in the other segments, any substantial increase in prevailing interest rates in upcoming periods, presumably in response to the Fed's rate rise program, would likely have some negative impact on ourloan originations. The same also may occur if economic conditions in ourthe Company's indirect loan service area should generally weaken in upcoming periods.
    
The following table indicates the annualized tax-equivalent yield of each loan category for the past five quarters.
Quarterly Taxable Equivalent Yield on Loans
Quarter EndedQuarter Ended
3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/20176/30/2018 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017
Commercial and Commercial Real Estate4.38% 4.36% 4.32% 4.30% 4.25%4.47% 4.38% 4.36% 4.32% 4.30%
Residential Real Estate4.09% 3.99% 3.98% 4.03% 4.10%4.06% 4.09% 3.99% 3.98% 4.03%
Home Equity3.70% 3.57% 3.55% 3.41% 3.28%3.93% 3.70% 3.57% 3.55% 3.41%
Consumer Loans3.34% 3.29% 3.23% 3.21% 3.14%3.44% 3.34% 3.29% 3.23% 3.21%
Total Loans3.90% 3.83% 3.80% 3.79% 3.76%3.96% 3.90% 3.83% 3.80% 3.79%
    
The average yield in ourthe total loan portfolio during the firstsecond quarter of 2018 was upincreased compared to the average yield during the firstsecond quarter of 2017. For the quarter, yields on all loan types except residential real estate increased in comparison to the immediately preceding quarter with the largest increase being in the home equity portfolio mainly because many of these loans have a variable rate tied to the prime rate. However, the average rates on newly-originated loans made by us in all segments of ourthe loan portfolio were at least equal to, and in most cases slightly above, the average rates for comparable loans originated by us in the year-earlier quarter.
    Regardless of the future direction or magnitude of changes in prevailing interest rates, such changes will ultimately have an impact on the yield on ourthe loan portfolio and the impact of such changes which will ultimately be impacted by such changes. However, the timing and degree of responsiveness, in loans generally and as between various categories of loans, will also be influenced by a variety of otherdependent on many factors including the extent of federal government participation in the home mortgage market, the makeup of ourthe loan portfolio, the shape of the yield curve, consumer expectations and preferences, and the rate at which the portfolio expands.


Investment Portfolio Trends
The table below presents the changes in the period-end balances for available-for-sale, held-to-maturity and equity securities investment portfolios from December 31, 2017 to March 31,June 30, 2018 (in thousands).
The slight reduction in the portfolios on a combined basis during the period reflected our continued strategy in recent years to reallocate earning assets from investment securities to higher yielding loans to maximize earning asset yields.
(Dollars in Thousands)(Dollars in Thousands)
Fair Value at Period-End 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)
For Period Ended
Fair Value at Period-End 
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses)
For Period Ended
3/31/2018 12/31/2017 Change 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 Change6/30/2018 12/31/2017 Change 6/30/2018 12/31/2017 Change
Securities Available-for-Sale:                      
U.S. Agency Securities$59,657
 $59,894
 $(237) $(607) $(434) $(173)$59,615
 $59,894
 $(279) $(584) $(434) $(150)
State and Municipal Obligations9,743
 10,349
 (606) 2
 (2) 4
3,383
 10,349
 (6,966) 6
 (2) 8
Mortgage-Backed Securities235,389
 227,596
 7,793
 (4,644) (1,481) (3,163)261,589
 227,596
 33,993
 (5,524) (1,481) (4,043)
Corporate and Other Debt Securities800
 800
 
 (200) (200) 
800
 800
 
 (200) (200) 
Mutual Funds and Equity Securities 1

 1,561
 (1,561) 
 441
 (441)
Equity Securities 1

 1,561
 (1,561) 
 441
 (441)
Total$305,589
 $300,200
 $5,389
 $(5,449) $(1,676) $(3,773)$325,387
 $300,200
 $25,187
 $(6,302) $(1,676) $(4,626)
                      
Securities Held-to-Maturity:                      
State and Municipal Obligations$268,605
 $275,353
 $(6,748) $(4,333) $(177) $(4,156)$239,841
 $275,353
 $(35,512) $(4,175) $(177) $(3,998)
Mortgage-Backed Securities56,333
 60,548
 (4,215) (853) 171
 (1,024)52,764
 60,548
 (7,784) (1,105) 171
 (1,276)
Total$324,938
 $335,901
 $(10,963) $(5,186) $(6) $(5,180)$292,605
 $335,901
 $(43,296) $(5,280) $(6) $(5,274)
                      
Equity Securities 1
$1,579
 $
 $1,579
 $459
 $
 $459
$1,802
 $
 $1,802
 $682
 $
 $682
                      
Footnote:
1. Beginning January 1, 2018, upon adoption of ASU 2016-01, equity securities with readily determinable fair values are reported separately from Available-for-Sale securities.

At March 31,June 30, 2018, wethe Company held no investment securities in either of ourthe securities portfolios that consisted of or included, directly or indirectly, obligations of foreign governments or governmental agencies or foreign issuers.
In the periods referenced above, Mortgage-Backed Securities consisted solely of mortgage pass-through securities and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations ("CMOs") issued or guaranteed by U.S. federal agencies.  Mortgage pass-through securities provide to the investor monthly portions of principal and interest pursuant to the contractual obligations of the underlying mortgages. CMOs are pools of mortgage-backed securities, the repayments on which have generally been separated into two or more components (tranches), where each tranche has a separate estimated life and yield.  Our practice has been to purchase only floating rate securities, pass-through securities and CMOs that are issued or guaranteed by U.S. federal agencies, and the tranches of CMOs that we purchase generally are those having shorter average lives and/or durations.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
Each quarter we evaluate all investment securities with a fair value less than amortized cost bothare evaluated in the available-for-sale portfolio, the held-to-maturity portfolio and the held-to-maturityequity securities portfolio, to determine if there exists other-than-temporary impairment for any such security as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. There were no other-than-temporary impairment losses in the first threesix months of 2018.
Change in Net Unrealized Securities Gains (Losses): Nearly all of the change in our net unrealized gains or losses during recent periods has been attributable to changes in the market yields during the periods in question, with little or no change in the credit-worthiness of the issuers.



Investment Sales, Purchases and Maturities
We hadThere were no sales of investment securities within the threesix month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.

Investment yields in the debt markets experienced some volatility in 2017 and the first threesix months of 2018. WeThe Company regularly review ourreviews it's interest rate risk position along with our security holdings to evaluate if market opportunities have arisen that may permit uspresent an opportunity to reposition certain securities available-for-sale to enhance portfolio performance.
    


The following table summarizes purchases of investment securities within the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios for the three and six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017, as well as proceeds from the maturity and calls of investment securities within each portfolio for the respective periods presented:
(In Thousands)Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
Purchases:3/31/2018 3/31/20176/30/2018 6/30/2017 6/30/2018 6/30/2017
Available-for-Sale Portfolio          
State and Municipal Obligations19,979
 
Mortgage-Backed Securities
 12,324
36,619
 
 56,598
 12,324
Total Purchases$19,979
 $12,324
$36,619
 $
 $56,598
 $12,324
          
Maturities & Calls$9,380
 $11,826
$15,655
 $20,041
 $25,035
 $31,867

Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
Purchases:3/31/2018 3/31/20176/30/2018 6/30/2017 6/30/2018 6/30/2017
Held-to-Maturity Portfolio          
State and Municipal Obligations$921
 $556
$1,184
 $32,879
 $2,105
 $33,435
          
Maturities & Calls$6,459
 $10,474
$33,157
 $19,788
 $39,616
 $30,262



Asset Quality
The following table presents information related to our allowance and provision for loan losses for the past five quarters.
Summary of the Allowance and Provision for Loan Losses
(Dollars in Thousands, Loans Stated Net of Unearned Income)
3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017 3/31/20176/30/2018 3/31/2018 12/31/2017 9/30/2017 6/30/2017
Loan Balances:                  
Period-End Loans$1,993,037
 $1,950,770
 $1,908,799
 $1,878,632
 $1,810,805
$2,057,862
 $1,993,037
 $1,950,770
 $1,908,799
 $1,878,632
Average Loans, Year-to-Date1,971,240
 1,862,247
 1,839,216
 1,811,998
 1,781,113
1,999,072
 1,971,240
 1,862,247
 1,839,216
 1,811,998
Average Loans, Quarter-to-Date1,971,240
 1,930,590
 1,892,766
 1,842,543
 1,781,113
2,026,598
 1,971,240
 1,930,590
 1,892,766
 1,842,543
Period-End Assets2,826,687
 2,760,465
 2,744,462
 2,721,721
 2,656,386
2,845,171
 2,826,687
 2,760,465
 2,744,462
 2,721,721
                  
Allowance for Loan Losses, Year-to-Date:                  
Allowance for Loan Losses, Beginning of Period$18,586
 $17,012
 $17,012
 $17,012
 $17,012
$18,586
 $18,586
 $17,012
 $17,012
 $17,012
Provision for Loan Losses, YTD746
 2,736
 1,580
 780
 358
1,375
 746
 2,736
 1,580
 780
Loans Charged-off, YTD(370) (1,559) (1,197) (574) (270)(634) (370) (1,559) (1,197) (574)
Recoveries of Loans Previously Charged-off95
 397
 300
 224
 116
313
 95
 397
 300
 224
Net Charge-offs, YTD(275) (1,162) (897) (350) (154)(321) (275) (1,162) (897) (350)
Allowance for Loan Losses, End of Period$19,057
 $18,586
 $17,695
 $17,442
 $17,216
$19,640
 $19,057
 $18,586
 $17,695
 $17,442
                  
Allowance for Loan Losses, Quarter-to-Date:                  
Allowance for Loan Losses, Beginning of Period$18,586
 $17,695
 $17,442
 $17,216
 $17,012
$19,057
 $18,586
 $17,695
 $17,442
 $17,216
Provision for Loan Losses, QTD746
 1,157
 800
 422
 358
629
 746
 1,157
 800
 422
Loans Charged-off, QTD(370) (363) (622) (305) (270)(264) (370) (363) (622) (305)
Recoveries of Loans Previously Charged-off95
 97
 75
 109
 116
218
 95
 97
 75
 109
Net Charge-offs, QTD(275) (266) (547) (196) (154)(46) (275) (266) (547) (196)
Allowance for Loan Losses, End of Period$19,057
 $18,586
 $17,695
 $17,442
 $17,216
$19,640
 $19,057
 $18,586
 $17,695
 $17,442
                  
Nonperforming Assets, at Period-End:                  
Nonaccrual Loans$4,470
 $5,526
 $5,482
 $5,222
 $4,273
$3,880
 $4,470
 $5,526
 $5,482
 $5,222
Loans Past Due 90 or More Days
and Still Accruing Interest

 319
 967
 1,821
 
170
 
 319
 967
 1,821
Restructured and in Compliance with
Modified Terms
100
 105
 828
 101
 101
106
 100
 105
 828
 101
Total Nonperforming Loans4,570
 5,950
 7,277
 7,144
 4,374
4,156
 4,570
 5,950
 7,277
 7,144
Repossessed Assets120
 109
 62
 90
 103
76
 120
 109
 62
 90
Other Real Estate Owned1,525
 1,738
 1,651
 1,523
 1,631
1,412
 1,525
 1,738
 1,651
 1,523
Total Nonperforming Assets$6,215
 $7,797
 $8,990
 $8,757
 $6,108
$5,644
 $6,215
 $7,797
 $8,990
 $8,757
                  
Asset Quality Ratios:                  
Allowance to Nonperforming Loans417.00% 312.37% 243.16% 244.15% 393.60%472.57% 417.00% 312.37% 243.16% 244.15%
Allowance to Period-End Loans0.96% 0.95% 0.93% 0.93% 0.95%0.95% 0.96% 0.95% 0.93% 0.93%
Provision to Average Loans (Quarter) (1)
0.15% 0.24% 0.17% 0.09% 0.08%0.12% 0.15% 0.24% 0.17% 0.09%
Provision to Average Loans (YTD) (1)
0.15% 0.15% 0.11% 0.09% 0.08%0.14% 0.15% 0.15% 0.11% 0.09%
Net Charge-offs to Average Loans (Quarter) (1)
0.06% 0.05% 0.11% 0.04% 0.03%0.01% 0.06% 0.05% 0.11% 0.04%
Net Charge-offs to Average Loans (YTD) (1)
0.06% 0.06% 0.07% 0.04% 0.03%0.03% 0.06% 0.06% 0.07% 0.04%
Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans0.23% 0.31% 0.38% 0.38% 0.24%0.20% 0.23% 0.31% 0.38% 0.38%
Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets0.22% 0.28% 0.33% 0.32% 0.23%0.20% 0.22% 0.28% 0.33% 0.32%
(1) Annualized
                  
Provision for Loan Losses
Through the provision for loan losses, an allowance is maintained that reflects ourthe Company's best estimate of probable incurred loan losses related to specifically identified impaired loans as well as the inherent risk of loss related to the remaining portfolio. Loan charge-offs are recorded to this allowance when loans are deemed uncollectible, in whole or in part. As loans become past due, consideration is given to the status of those loans and whether or not to classify them as nonaccrual loans. Any loans listed as "past due 90 or more days and still accruing interest" have been evaluated and the borrowers have been deemed to have the capacity to repay all principal and interest and, therefore, have not been classified as nonaccrual.
In the firstsecond quarter of 2018, wethe Company made a $746$629 thousand provision for loan losses, compared to a provision of $358$422 thousand for the firstsecond quarter of 2017 and a provision of $1,157$746 thousand for the fourthfirst quarter of 2017.2018. The provision expense was primarilylargely driven by net charge-offs of $275 thousand, growth in outstanding loan balances,balances. Additional items impacting the provision included changes to qualitative factors


that accurately reflect management’s view on current economic and minor changes in qualitative factors.market risks, and net charge-offs of $46 thousand. See Note 3 to ourthe unaudited


interim consolidated financial statements for a discussion on how we classify ourthe Company classifies credit quality indicators as well as the balance in each category.
The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans was 0.96%0.95% at March 31,June 30, 2018, an increase of 1 basis pointwas unchanged from 0.95% at December 31, 2017 and an increase of 12 basis point from 0.95%0.93% at March 31,June 30, 2017.
    We consider ourThe accounting policy relating to the allowance for loan losses is considered to be a critical accounting policy, given the uncertainty involved in evaluating the level of the allowance required to cover credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, and the material effect that such judgments may have on our results of operations. OurThe process for determining the provision for loan losses is described in Note 3 to ourthe unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
Risk Elements
Our nonperformingNonperforming assets at March 31,June 30, 2018 amounted to $6.2$5.6 million, a decrease of $1.6$2.2 million, from the December 31, 2017 total and an increasea decrease of $107 thousand,$3.1 million, from the year earlier total. In all recent periods, our ratios of nonperforming assets to total assets have remained below the average ratios for ourthe peer group, although the average peer group ratios have improved dramatically in recent years, from post-crisis levels that were substantially higher than their current levels (and substantially higher than our ratios during such periods).years. (See page 3739 for a discussion of ourthe peer group.) At DecemberMarch 31, 2017, our2018, the ratio of loans past due 90 or more days plus nonaccrual loans plus other real estate owned to total assets was 0.27%0.22%, well below the 0.61% ratio of ourthe peer group at such date (the latest date for which peer group information is available). At March 31,June 30, 2018 ourthe ratio decreased slightly to 0.22%0.20%, however, this is still far below the most recent ratio for ourthe peer group.
The following table presents the balance of other non-current loans at period-end as to which interest income was being accrued (i.e. loans 30 to 89 days past due, as defined in bank regulatory guidelines). These non-current loans are not included in our nonperforming assets, but entail heightened risk.
Loans Past Due 30-89 Days and Accruing Interest
($ in 000's)
Loans Past Due 30-89 Days and Accruing Interest
($ in 000's)
Loans Past Due 30-89 Days and Accruing Interest
($ in 000's)
3/31/2018 12/31/2017 3/31/20176/30/2018 12/31/2017 6/30/2017
Commercial Loans$90
 $158
 $174
$18
 $158
 $176
Commercial Real Estate Loans156
 
 

 
 
Residential Real Estate Loans1,706
 1,696
 2,497
2,014
 1,696
 2,228
Consumer Loans - Primarily Indirect Automobile4,306
 7,064
 5,048
5,440
 7,064
 5,367
Total Delinquent Loans$6,258
 $8,918
 $7,719
Total Loans Past Due 30-89 Days
and Accruing Interest
$7,472
 $8,918
 $7,771
    
At March 31,June 30, 2018, ourthe loans in this category totaled $6.3$7.5 million, a decrease of $2.7$1.4 million, or 29.8%16.2%, from the $8.9 million of such loans at December 31, 2017. The March 31,June 30, 2018 total of non-current loans equaled 0.31%0.36% of loans then outstanding, whereas the year-end 2017 total equaled 0.46% of loans then outstanding. The decrease from December 31, 2017 is primarily attributable to a decrease in delinquent automobile loans, which were at a seasonally elevated level at year-end 2017 but declined (improved)(improved) during the first threesix months of 2018.
The number and dollar amount of our performing loans that demonstrate characteristics of potential weakness from time-to-time (potential problem loans) typically is a very small percentage of our portfolio. See the table of Credit Quality Indicators in Note 3 to ourthe unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. We considerThe Company considers all performing commercial and commercial real estate loans classified as substandard or lower (as reported in Note 3) to be potential problem loans. The dollar amount of such loans at March 31,June 30, 2018 was $26.1$29.75 million, downup slightly from the dollar amount of such loans at December 31, 2017, when the amount was $28.8 million, due primarily to the upgrade of several commercial borrowers.$29.66 million. These loans will continue to be closely monitored and we do expectthe Company expects to collect all payments of contractual interest and principal in full on these classified loans. Total nonperforming assets at period-end increaseddecreased by $107 thousand,$3.1 million, or 1.8%35.5% from March 31,June 30, 2017.
The economy in ourthe Company's market area has been relatively strong in recent years, compared to the immediate post-crisis years, but any general weakening of the U.S. economy in upcoming periods would likely have an adverse effect on the economy in ourthis market area as well, and ultimately on ourthe loan portfolio, particularly ourthe commercial and commercial real estate portfolio.
As of March 31,June 30, 2018, wethe Company held for sale three residential real estate properties and two commercial properties in other real estate owned. We doThe Company does not expect to acquire a significant number of other real estate properties in the near term as a result of payment defaults or the foreclosure process.
We doThe Company does not currently anticipate significant increases in our nonperforming assets, other non-current loans as to which interest income is still being accrued or potential problem loans, but can give no assurances in this regard.


CAPITAL RESOURCES

Regulatory Capital Standards

Capital Adequacy Requirements. An important area of banking regulation is the federal banking system's promulgation and enforcement of minimum capitalization standards for banks and bank holding companies.  
As reported in the Regulatory Reform section above, on May 24, 2018 the EGRRCPA financial reform bill was signed into law.  This new law includes provisions requiring the federal bank regulatory agencies to establish a community bank leverage ratio of between 8% and 10%, calculated by dividing tangible equity capital by average total consolidated assets of “qualifying community banks” that meet certain requirements to be set by those regulatory agencies.  A qualifying community bank is a depository institution or bank holding company with less than $10 billion in total assets, such as ArrowIf a qualifying community bank exceeds the community bank leverage ratio, it will be deemed to have met all applicable capital and leverage requirements, including the generally applicable leverage capital requirements and risk-based capital requirements and the “well capitalized” requirement under the federal “prompt corrective action” capital standards.  Upon its implementation, this new community bank leverage ratio standard is expected to reduce the burden of compliance with regard to regulatory capital adequacy.  However, the implementation of this standard will be subject to the notice and comment procedures of rulemaking, and EGRRCPA does not impose a deadline for this rulemaking.  Until this rulemaking is finalized, the following capital adequacy requirements, as implemented under Dodd Frank, are in effect.

The following is a summary of certain definitions of capital under the various new capital measures in the revised capital rules under Dodd-Frank:
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (CET1): Equals the sum of common stock instruments and related surplus (net of treasury stock), retained earnings, accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), and qualifying minority interests, minus applicable regulatory adjustments and deductions. Such deductions will include AOCI, if the organization has exercised its irrevocable option not to include AOCI in capital (we made such an election). Mortgage-servicing assets, deferred tax assets, and investments in financial institutions are limited to 15 percent of CET1 in the aggregate and 10 percent of CET1 for each such item individually.
Additional Tier 1 Capital: Equals the sum of noncumulative perpetual preferred stock, tier 1 minority interests, grandfathered TRUPs, and Troubled Asset Relief Program instruments, minus applicable regulatory adjustments and deductions.
Tier 2 Capital: Equals the sum of subordinated debt and preferred stock, total capital minority interests not included in Tier 1, and allowance for loan and lease losses (not exceeding 1.25 percent1.25% of risk-weighted assets) minus applicable regulatory adjustments and deductions.

The following table presents the current minimum regulatory capital ratios applicable to our holding company and banks under the revised capital rules (as of January 1, 2018), as well as the increased minimum capital ratios that will apply at certain dates over the remaining portion of the phase-in period (i.e., as of January 1, 2019):

Capital Ratio
Year, as of January 1

 20182019
Minimum CET1 Ratio4.500%4.500%
Capital Conservation Buffer ("Buffer")1.875%2.500%
Minimum CET1 Ratio Plus Buffer6.375%7.000%
Minimum Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio6.000%6.000%
Minimum Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio Plus Buffer7.875%8.500%
Minimum Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio8.000%8.000%
Minimum Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio Plus Buffer9.875%10.500%
Minimum Leverage Ratio4.000%4.000%
 
These minimum capital ratios, especially the CET1 ratio (4.5%) and the enhanced Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (6.0%), represent a heightened and more restrictive capital regime than institutions like oursArrow previously had to meet under the prior capital rules.
At March 31,June 30, 2018, ourArrow's holding company and both of oursubsidiary banks exceeded by a substantial amount each of the applicable minimum capital ratios established under the revised capital rules, including the minimum CET1 Ratio, the minimum Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio, the minimum Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio, and the minimum Leverage Ratio, including in the case of each risk-based ratio, the phased-in portion of the capital buffer.
    
Prompt Corrective Action Capital Classifications. Under applicable banking law, federal banking regulators are required to take prompt corrective action with respect to depository institutions that do not meet certain minimum capital requirements.  For these purposes, the regulators have established five capital classifications for banking institutions, ranging from the highest category of "well-capitalized" to the lowest category of "critically under-capitalized". Under the current capital classifications, a banking institution is considered "well-capitalized" if it meets the following capitalization standards on the date of measurement: a CET1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.50% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.00% or greater, a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.00% or greater, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5.00% or greater, provided the institution is not subject to any regulatory order or written directive regarding


capital maintenance. Federal banking law also ties the ability of banking organizations to engage in certain types of activities and to utilize certain procedures to such organizations' continuing to qualify for inclusion in one of the two highest ranking of these capitalization categories, i.e., as "well-capitalized" or "adequately capitalized."



Our Current Capital Ratios: The table below sets forth the regulatory capital ratios of ourArrow's holding company and our two subsidiary banks, Glens Falls National and Saratoga National, under the current capital rules, as of March 31,June 30, 2018:
Common Tier 1 Total  Common Tier 1 Total  
Equity Risk-Based Risk-Based Tier 1Equity Risk-Based Risk-Based Tier 1
Tier 1 Capital Capital Capital LeverageTier 1 Capital Capital Capital Leverage
Ratio Ratio Ratio RatioRatio Ratio Ratio Ratio
Arrow Financial Corporation12.97% 14.03% 15.04% 9.62%13.01% 14.04% 15.06% 9.65%
Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Co.13.82% 13.82% 14.84% 9.26%13.73% 13.73% 14.75% 9.26%
Saratoga National Bank & Trust Co.12.50% 12.50% 13.47% 9.31%12.76% 12.76% 13.77% 9.29%
              
Current Regulatory Minimum (2018)
6.375%(1)

 
7.875%(1)

 
9.875%(1)

 4.000%
6.375%(1)

 
7.875%(1)

 
9.875%(1)

 4.000%
FDICIA's Prompt Corrective Action - "Well-Capitalized" Standard (2018)6.500% 8.000% 10.000% 5.000%6.500% 8.000% 10.000% 5.000%
Final Regulatory Minimum (1/1/2019)
7.000%(2)

 
8.500%(2)

 
10.500%(2)

 4.000%
7.000%(2)

 
8.500%(2)

 
10.500%(2)

 4.000%
              
(1) Including currently phased-in 1.25% capital conservation buffer
(1) Including currently phased-in 1.875% capital conservation buffer
(1) Including currently phased-in 1.875% capital conservation buffer
(2) Including the fully phased-in 2.50 % capital conservation buffer
(2) Including the fully phased-in 2.50 % capital conservation buffer
(2) Including the fully phased-in 2.50 % capital conservation buffer

At March 31,June 30, 2018, ourArrow's holding company and both banks exceeded the minimum regulatory capital ratios established under the current capital rules and each also qualified as "well-capitalized", the highest category in the new capital classification scheme established by federal bank regulatory agencies under the "prompt corrective action" standards, as described above.

Capital Components; Stock Repurchases; Dividends

Stockholders' Equity: Stockholders' equity was $252.7$259.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2018, an increase of $3.1$9.9 million, or 1.3%4.0%, from December 31, 2017.  This increase was the result of net income for the period of $8.5$18.3 million, and increases in book equity from our various stock-based compensation and dividend reinvestment plans of $1.2$3.1 million. These equity enhancing developments during the quarter were offset by a decrease inrelated to other comprehensive incomeloss of $2.4$3.0 million, cash dividends of $3.5$7.0 million, and purchases of ourthe Company's own common stock of $619 thousand$1.4 million under ourthe Board-approved stock repurchase program described below.

Trust Preferred Securities: In each of 2003 and 2004, wethe Company issued $10 million of trust preferred securities (TRUPs) in a private placement. Under the Federal Reserve Board's regulatory capital rules then in effect, TRUPs proceeds typically qualified as Tier 1 capital for bank holding companies such as ours, but only in amounts up to 25% of Tier 1 capital, net of goodwill less any associated deferred tax liability. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, any trust preferred securities that Arrow might issue on or after the grandfathering date set forth in Dodd-Frank (May 19, 2010) would no longernot qualify as Tier 1 capital under bank regulatory capital guidelines, whereasguidelines. TRUPs outstanding prior to the grandfathering cutoff date set forth in Dodd-Frank (May 19, 2010) would continue to qualify as Tier 1 capital until maturity or redemption, subject to limitations. Thus, ourArrow's outstanding TRUPs continue to qualify as Tier 1 regulatory capital, subject to such limitations.

Stock Repurchase Program: In October 2017, the Board of Directors approved a $5.0 million stock repurchase program, effective January 1, 2018 (the 2018 stock repurchase program), under which management. Management is authorized, in its discretion, to repurchase from time-to-time during 2018, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, up to $5 million of Arrow common stock, to the extent management believes purchase of the Company's stock is an attractive use of available capital and in the best interests of stockholders. The 2018 stock repurchase program replaced a similar repurchase program which was in effect during 2017 (the 2017 stock repurchase program), which also authorized the repurchase of up to $5.0 million of Arrow common stock. As of March 31,June 30, 2018 approximately $389 thousand had been used under the 2018 stock repurchase program to repurchase Arrow shares. This total does not include repurchases of Arrow's Common Stock other than through its repurchase program, i.e., repurchases of Arrow shares on the market utilizing funds accumulated under Arrow's Dividend Reinvestment Plan and the surrender or deemed surrender of Arrow stock to the Company in connection with employees' stock-for-stock exercises of compensatory stock options to buy Arrow stock.




Dividends: OurThe Company's common stock is traded on NasdaqGS® under the symbol AROW. The high and low stock prices for the past five quarters listed below represent actual sales transactions, as reported by NASDAQ. On AprilJuly 25, 2018, ourthe Board of Directors declared a 2018 secondthird quarter cash dividend of $0.250$0.26 payable on June 15,September 14, 2018. Per share amounts in the following table have been restated for our September 28, 2017 3% stock dividend.
    Cash    Cash
Market Price DividendsMarket Price Dividends
Low High DeclaredLow High Declared
2017          
First Quarter$31.80
 $39.76
 $0.243
$31.80
 $39.76
 $0.243
Second Quarter30.15
 34.95
 0.243
30.15
 34.95
 0.243
Third Quarter29.81
 35.00
 0.243
29.81
 35.00
 0.243
Fourth Quarter33.50
 38.60
 0.250
33.50
 38.60
 0.250
2018          
First Quarter$30.81
 $35.57
 $0.250
$30.81
 $35.57
 $0.250
Second QuarterTBD
 TBD
 0.250
32.85
 38.35
 0.250
Quarter Ended March 31,Quarter Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017
Cash Dividends Per Share$0.250
 $0.243
$0.250
 $0.243
Diluted Earnings Per Share0.61
 0.47
0.69
 0.52
Dividend Payout Ratio40.98% 51.70%36.23% 46.73%
Total Equity (in thousands)252,734
 $236,111
259,488
 $240,752
Shares Issued and Outstanding (in thousands)13,950
 13,886
14,004
 13,900
Book Value Per Share$18.12
 $17.00
$18.53
 $17.32
Intangible Assets (in thousands)24,045
 24,448
23,933
 24,355
Tangible Book Value Per Share$16.39
 $15.24
$16.82
 $15.57

LIQUIDITY
The objective of effective liquidity management is to ensure that we havethe Company has the ability to raise cash when we need itneeded at a reasonable cost.  We must be capableThis includes the capability of meeting expected and unexpected obligations to ourthe Company's customers at any time.  Given the uncertain nature of customer demands as well asand the need to maximize earnings, wethe Company must have available reasonably priced sources of funds, both on- and off-balance sheet, that can be accessed quickly in time of need.
OurThe primary sources of available liquidity are overnight investments in federal funds sold, interest bearing bank balances at the Federal Reserve Bank, and cash flow from investment securities and loans.  Certain investment securities are selected at purchase as available-for-sale based on their marketability and collateral value, as well as their yield and maturity.  OurThe securities available-for-sale portfolio was $305.6$325.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2018, an increase of $5.4$25.2 million, from the year-end 2017 level. Due to the potential for volatility in market values, we arethe Company may not always be able to assume thatsell securities may be sold on short notice at their carrying value, even to provide needed liquidity.
In addition to liquidity from short-term investments, investment securities and loans, we havethe Company has supplemented available operating liquidity with additional off-balance sheet sources such as federal funds lines of credit with correspondent banks and credit lines with the FHLBNY. OurThe federal funds line of credit is with one correspondent bank totaling $15 million; we didmillion which was not draw on this line during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.
To support ourthe borrowing relationship with the FHLBNY, we havethe Company has pledged collateral, including residential mortgage and home equity loans. At March 31,June 30, 2018, wethe Company had outstanding collateral obligations with the FHLBNY of $260$266 million; on suchas of that date, ourthe unused borrowing capacity at the FHLBNY was approximately $263 million. In addition weBrokered deposits have also been identified brokered deposits as an available source of funding accessible in a relatively short time period. At March 31,June 30, 2018, the balance of floating rateoutstanding brokered deposits totaled $45 million. Also, ourthe Company's two bank subsidiaries have each established a borrowing facility with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, pledging certain consumer loans as collateral for potential "discount window" advances, which we maintainare maintained for contingency liquidity purposes. At March 31,June 30, 2018, the amount available under this facility was approximately $436$456 million, and there were no advances then outstanding.
We measureThe Company measures and monitor ourmonitors basic liquidity as a ratio of liquid assets to total short-term liabilities, both with and without the availability of borrowing arrangements. Based on the level of overnight funds investments, available liquidity from ourthe investment securities portfolio, cash flows from ourthe loan portfolio, ourthe stable core deposit base and ourthe significant borrowing capacity, we believethe Company believes that ourthe available liquidity is sufficient to meet all funding needs that may arise in connection with any reasonably likely events or occurrences. At March 31,June 30, 2018, ourthe basic liquidity ratio, including ourthe FHLBNY collateralized borrowing capacity, was 11.2%9.0% of total assets, or $226$142 million in excess of ourthe internally-set minimum target ratio of 4%.
Because of ourthe consistently favorable credit quality and strong balance sheet, wethe Company did not experience any significant liquidity constraints in the three-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and did not experience any such constraints in anyrecent prior year,years, back to and including the financial crisis years. We haveThe Company has not at any time during such period been forced to pay above-market rates to obtain retail deposits or other funds from any source.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2018 Compared With
Three Months Ended March 31,June 30, 2017

Summary of Earnings Performance
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Quarter Ended    Quarter Ended    
3/31/2018
 3/31/2017 Change % Change6/30/2018
 6/30/2017 Change % Change
Net Income$8,531
 $6,631
 $1,900
 28.7%$9,730
 $7,208
 $2,522
 35.0%
Diluted Earnings Per Share0.61
 0.47
 0.14
 29.8%0.69
 0.52
 0.17
 32.7%
Return on Average Assets1.25% 1.02% 0.23% 22.5%1.38% 1.08% 0.30% 27.8%
Return on Average Equity13.78% 11.43% 2.35% 20.6%15.22% 12.08% 3.14% 26.0%
    
We reported netNet income of $8.5was $9.7 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $.61$.69 for the firstsecond quarter of 2018,, compared to net income of $6.6$7.2 million and diluted EPS of $.47$.52 for the firstsecond quarter of 2017.2017. Return on average assets (ROA) for the firstsecond quarter of 2018 was 1.25%1.38%, up 2330 basis points from 1.02%1.08% in the firstsecond quarter of 2017. In addition, our return on average equity (ROE) increased to 13.78%
15.22% for the firstsecond quarter of 2018, up 235314 basis points from 11.43%12.08% in the firstsecond quarter of 2017.
        
The following narrative discusses the quarter-to-quarter changes in net interest income, noninterest income, noninterest expense and income taxes.

Net Interest Income
Summary of Net Interest Income
(Taxable Equivalent Basis, Dollars in Thousands)
Quarter Ended    Quarter Ended    
3/31/2018 3/31/2017 Change % Change6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Change % Change
Interest and Dividend Income$22,909
 $20,945
 $1,964
 9.4 %$23,590
 $20,926
 $2,664
 12.7 %
Tax-Equivalent Adjustment468
 949
 (481) (50.7)%
Interest and Dividend Income (Tax-equivalent) (2)
24,058
 21,875
 2,183
 10.0 %
       
Interest Expense2,016
 1,536
 480
 31.3 %2,628
 1,699
 929
 54.7 %
Net Interest Income20,893
 19,409
 1,484
 7.6 %20,962
 19,227
 1,735
 9.0 %
Tax-Equivalent Adjustment491
 948
 (457) (48.2)%
Net Interest Income (Tax-equivalent) (2)
21,430
 20,176
 1,254
 6.2 %
Average Earning Assets (1)
2,641,660
 2,500,293
 141,367
 5.7 %2,703,054
 2,551,593
 151,461
 5.9 %
Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities2,050,661
 1,977,628
 73,033
 3.7 %2,100,085
 2,005,421
 94,664
 4.7 %
              
Yield on Earning Assets (1)
3.52% 3.40% 0.12% 3.5 %3.50% 3.29% 0.21 % 6.4 %
Yield on Earning Assets (Tax-equivalent) (1) (2)
3.57
 3.44
 0.13 % 3.8 %
Cost of Interest-Bearing Liabilities0.40
 0.31
 0.09% 29.0 %0.50
 0.34
 0.16 % 47.1 %
       
Net Interest Spread3.12
 3.09
 0.03% 1.0 %3.00
 2.95
 0.05 % 1.7 %
Net Interest Spread (Tax-equivalent) (2)
3.07
 3.10
 (0.03)% (1.0)%
       
Net Interest Margin3.21
 3.15
 0.06% 1.9 %3.11
 3.02
 0.09 % 3.0 %
Net Interest Margin (Tax-equivalent) (2)
3.18
 3.17
 0.01 % 0.3 %
(1) Includes Nonaccrual LoansLoans.
(2) See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 40; Reported on a fully taxable basis using a marginal federal tax rate of 35% for 2017, 21% for 2018.
Net interest income for the just completed quarter, on a taxable equivalentGAAP basis, increased by $1.5$1.7 million, or 7.6%9.0%, from the firstsecond quarter of 2017, due, in part, to an increase in our average earning assets of 5.7%5.9%, as compared to the 3.7%4.7% increase in our average interest-bearing liabilities. In addition, our net interest margin increased 69 basis points in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 to 3.21%3.11%, from 3.15%3.02% during the firstsecond quarter of 2017. Due to our strong loan growth, theThe composition of our average earning assets during the 2018 period includes more relatively higher yielding loans and less relatively lower yielding investment securities due to the strategy of not reinvesting a portion of the maturing securities. Earning assets also achieved higher yields because market interest rates were higher in the 2018 period. As a result of the reallocation of earning assets plus the higher rate environment, the yield on average earning assets increased 1221 basis points in the current year period. Meanwhile, our growth in non-interest bearing demand deposits during the 2018 period has resulted in slowing the increase in ourThe cost of interest-bearing liabilitiesdeposits increased 16 basis points quarter over quarter due to 9 basis points. We definecertain rate-sensitive deposit customers reallocating their deposit investments to higher yielding money market savings products and time deposits, in addition to the higher cost of brokered deposits and overnight borrowings from the FHLBNY in the 2018 quarter. The Company defines net interest margin as ournet interest income divided by average earning assets, annualized. The Company defines tax-equivalent net interest margin as net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis divided by average earning assets, annualized. OurTax-equivalent net interest margin, as well as our tax-equivalent net interest


income, from which the margin is derived, are non-GAAP financial measures. (See the discussion under “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” on page 37,40, and the tabular information and notes on pages 38 and 39,41 through 44, regarding ourthe Company's reasons for using these and other non-GAAP measures and the reconciliation thereof to comparable GAAP measures.) Further detailed information is presented above under the section entitled “Average Consolidated Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis.” The impact of recent interest rate changes on our deposit and loan portfolios are discussed above in this Report under the sections entitled “Deposit Trends” and “Loan Trends.”
As discussed previously under the heading "Asset Quality" beginning on page 49,55, the provision for loan losses for the firstsecond quarter of 2018 was $746$629 thousand, compared to a provision of $358$422 thousand for the 2017 quarter.


Noninterest Income
Summary of Noninterest Income
(Dollars in Thousands)
Quarter Ended    Quarter Ended    
3/31/2018 3/31/2017 Change % Change6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Change % Change
Income From Fiduciary Activities$2,197
 $2,018
 $179
 8.9 %$2,647
 $2,150
 $497
 23.1 %
Fees for Other Services to Customers2,380
 2,256
 124
 5.5 %2,570
 2,413
 157
 6.5 %
Insurance Commissions1,903
 2,198
 (295) (13.4)%2,192
 2,115
 77
 3.6 %
Net Gain on Securities Transactions
 
 
  %
Net Unrealized Gain on Equity Securities18
 
 18
 100.0 %
Net Gain on Equity Securities223
 
 223
 100.0 %
Net Gain on the Sale of Loans38
 45
 (7) (15.6)%23
 204
 (181) (88.7)%
Other Operating Income353
 178
 175
 98.3 %256
 175
 81
 46.3 %
Total Noninterest Income$6,889
 $6,695
 $194
 2.9 %$7,911
 $7,057
 $854
 12.1 %
    
Total noninterest income in the current quarter was $6.9$7.9 million, up $194$854 thousand from total noninterest income for the firstsecond quarter of 2017.     Income from fiduciary activities for the second quarter of 2018 increased by $497 thousand, or 23.1% over the second quarter of 2017due to the closing of a large estate and favorable equity market returns.
Fees for other services to customers the largest segment of our noninterest income, increased to $2.4$2.6 million for the firstsecond quarter of 2018, as compared to $2.3 million for the first quarter of 2017.2018. In addition to service charge income on deposits, this category also includes debit card interchange income, revenuesrevenue related to the sale of mutual funds to our customers by third party providers, and servicing income on sold loans. Debit card usage by our customers continues to grow, which has had (and if such growth persists, will continue to have) a positive impact on our debit card fee income.
Income from fiduciary activities for the first quarter of 2018 increased by $179 thousand, or 8.9% over the first quarter of 2017. This growth in income from fiduciary activities can be attributed to an increase in assets under trust administration and investment management which was primarily attributable to market performance. Insurance commissions decreasedincreased to $1.9$2.2 million for the firstsecond quarter of 2018 from the $2.2$2.1 million level for the firstsecond quarter of 2017.
The $18$223 thousand increase in net unrealized gainsgain on equity securities between the periods was due to the change in accounting forthe fair value of these unrealized gains onmarketable equity securities as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2017 pursuant to Accounting Standards Update 2016-01.
Net gain on the sale of loans in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 decreased by $7$181 thousand from the firstsecond quarter of 2017. This decrease was a result of both a decrease in loan sale volume and a slight reduction in the premium achieved by those sales.volume. See page 4550 for ourthe discussion of loan sales.

Noninterest Expense
Summary of Noninterest Expense
(Dollars in Thousands)
Quarter Ended    Quarter Ended    
3/31/2018 3/31/2017 Change % Change6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Change % Change
Salaries and Employee Benefits$9,369
 $9,008
 $361
 4.0 %$9,812
 9,211
 $601
 6.5 %
Occupancy Expense of Premises, Net1,340
 1,347
 (7) (0.5)%1,270
 1,269
 1
 0.1 %
Furniture and Equipment Expense1,201
 1,197
 4
 0.3 %1,150
 1,225
 (75) (6.1)%
FDIC and FICO Assessments217
 226
 (9) (4.0)%223
 228
 (5) (2.2)%
Amortization67
 71
 (4) (5.6)%66
 70
 (4) (5.7)%
Other Operating Expense3,761
 3,626
 135
 3.7 %3,671
 3,634
 37
 1.0 %
Total Noninterest Expense$15,955
 $15,475
 $480
 3.1 %$16,192
 $15,637
 $555
 3.5 %
Efficiency Ratio57.23% 59.01% (1.78)% (3.0)%55.38% 57.16% (1.78)% (3.1)%
    
Noninterest expense for the firstsecond quarter of 2018 was $16.0$16.2 million, an increase of $480$555 thousand, or 3.1%3.5%, from the expense for the firstsecond quarter of 2017. However, the rate of2017. The increase in salaries and benefits quarter-over-quarter was due to salary increases and increased benefits costs. The change in the other noninterest expense on a year-over-year basiscategories was less thaneither negative or were small increases due to the rate of growth in average total loans or in average total assets between the same two periods.ongoing expense control program. This favorable comparison of rates of increasequarter-over-quarter change in total noninterest expense was reflected in ourthe efficiency ratio, which was 57.23%55.38% for the firstsecond quarter of 2018, down 178 basis points from our ratio for the comparable 2017 quarter. The efficiency ratio (a ratio where lower is better), is a commonly used non-GAAP financial measure in the banking industry that purports to reflect an institution's operating efficiency. We calculate ourThe Company calculates the efficiency ratio as the ratio of noninterest expense (excluding, under ourthe Company's definition, intangible asset amortization) to (i) net interest income (on a tax-equivalent basis) plus (ii) noninterest income (excluding net securities gains or losses). See the discussion on this non-GAAP measure on page 3740 of this Report under the heading “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the related tabular information and notes on pages 38 and 3941 through 44 of this Report. The efficiency ratio included by the Federal Reserve Board in its "Peer Holding Company Performance Reports" excludes net securities gains or losses from


the denominator (as does ourthe Company's calculation), but unlike ourthe Company's ratio does not exclude intangible asset amortization from the numerator. OurThe Company's efficiency ratios in recent periods have generally compared favorably to the ratios of ourthe peer group as disclosed in the Fed's Performance Reports (see page 3739 for a discussion of ourthe peer group). For the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 (the most recent reporting period for which peer group information is available), the peer group's efficiency ratio was 65.60%66.16%, and ourthe Company's ratio was 56.05%57.23% (not adjusted for the definitional difference).


Salaries and employee benefits expense increased by 2.4%6.5% in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2017 due to normal salary increases and increases in pension expense. OtherPursuant to ASU 2017-07 Compensation-Retirement Benefits, Arrow has reclassified the non-service cost components of retirement plans out of salaries and benefits and into other operating expense increased by 3.7%, primarily due to an increase in the cost of providing our customers with a wide and more complex variety of electronic banking products and services.expenses.

Income Taxes
Summary of Income Taxes
(Dollars in Thousands)
Quarter Ended    Quarter Ended    
3/31/2018 3/31/2017 Change % Change6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Change % Change
Provision for Income Taxes$2,058
 $2,692
 $(634) (23.6)%$2,322
 $3,017
 $(695) (23.0)%
Effective Tax Rate19.4% 28.9% (9.5) (32.9)19.3% 29.5% (10.2) (34.6)
The effective tax rate for the 2018 quarter reflects the impact of the Tax Act which decreased the federal statutory income tax rate from 35% in 2017 to 21% in 2018.




RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared With
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

Summary of Earnings Performance
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
 Six Months Ended    
 6/30/2018
 6/30/2017 Change % Change
Net Income$18,261
 $13,839
 $4,422
 32.0%
Diluted Earnings Per Share1.30
 0.99
 0.31
 31.3
Return on Average Assets1.32% 1.05% 0.27% 25.7
Return on Average Equity14.51% 11.76% 2.75% 23.4
Net income was $18.3 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.30 for the first six months of 2018, compared to net income of $13.8 million and diluted EPS of $0.99 for the first six months of 2017. Return on average assets (ROA) for the first six months of 2018 was 1.32%, an increase of 25.7% from 1.05% for the first six months of 2017. In addition, return on average equity (ROE) increased to 14.51% for the first six months of 2018 from 11.76% for the first six months of 2017.
    The following narrative discusses the period-to-period changes in net interest income, noninterest income, noninterest expense and income taxes.

Net Interest Income
Summary of Net Interest Income
(Taxable Equivalent Basis, Dollars in Thousands)
 Six Months Ended    
 6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Change % Change
Interest and Dividend Income$46,008
 $40,923
 $5,085
 12.4 %
Tax-Equivalent Adjustment959
 1,897
 (938) (49.4)%
Interest and Dividend Income (Tax-equivalent) (2)
46,967
 42,820
 4,147
 9.7 %
        
Interest Expense4,645
 3,235
 1,410
 43.6 %
Net Interest Income41,364
 37,688
 3,676
 9.8 %
Net Interest Income (Tax-equivalent) (2)
42,323
 39,585
 2,738
 6.9 %
Average Earning Assets (1)
2,672,527
 2,526,084
 146,443
 5.8 %
Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities2,075,510
 1,991,601
 83,909
 4.2 %
        
Yield on Earning Assets (1)
3.47% 3.27% 0.20% 6.1 %
Yield on Earning Assets (Tax-equivalent) (1) (2)
3.54
 3.42
 0.12% 3.5 %
Cost of Interest-Bearing Liabilities0.45
 0.33
 0.12% 36.4 %
        
Net Interest Spread3.02
 2.94
 0.08% 2.7 %
Net Interest Spread (Tax-equivalent) (2)
3.09
 3.09
 %  %
        
Net Interest Margin3.12
 3.01
 0.11% 3.7 %
Net Interest Margin (Tax-equivalent) (2)
3.19
 3.16
 0.03% 0.9 %
(1) Includes Nonaccrual Loans
(2) See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 40; Reported on a fully taxable basis using a marginal federal tax rate of 35% for 2017, 21% for 2018.
Net interest income on a GAAP basis, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018 increased by $3.7 million, or 9.8%, over the 2017 amount due to the positive impact of a 5.8% increase in the level of our average earning assets as compared to the 4.2% increase in average interest-bearing liabilities, and due to an increase in net interest margin for the period. For the first six months of 2018, net interest margin increased to 3.12% from the 3.01% for the first six months of 2017. The composition of average earning assets during the 2018 period includes more relatively higher yielding loans and less relatively lower yielding investment securities due to the strategy of not reinvesting a portion of the maturing securities. In addition, earning assets achieved higher yields because market interest rates were higher in the 2018 period. As a result of the reallocation of earning assets plus the higher rate environment, the yield on average earning assets increased 20 basis points in the current year period. The cost of interest-bearing deposits increased 12 basis points in the 2018 period due to certain rate-sensitive deposit customers reallocating their deposit investments to higher yielding money market savings products and time deposits, in addition to the higher cost of brokered deposits and overnight borrowings from the FHLBNY in the 2018 period. The Company defines net interest margin as net interest income divided by average earning assets, annualized. The Company


defines tax-equivalent net interest margin as net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis divided by average earning assets, annualized.Tax-equivalent net interest margin, as well as tax-equivalent net interest income, from which the margin is derived, are non-GAAP financial measures. (See the discussion under “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” on page 40, and the tabular information and notes on pages 41 through 44, regarding net interest margin and tax-equivalent net interest income, which are commonly used non-GAAP financial measures.) Further detailed information is presented above under the section entitled “Average Consolidated Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis.” The impact of recent interest rate changes on Arrow's deposit and loan portfolios are discussed above in this Report under the sections entitled “Deposit Trends” and “Loan Trends.”
As discussed previously under the heading "Asset Quality" beginning on page 55, the provision for loan losses for the first six months of 2018 was $1.38 million, compared to a provision of $780 thousand for the 2017 period.
Noninterest Income
Summary of Noninterest Income

(Dollars in Thousands)
 Six Months Ended    
 6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Change % Change
Income From Fiduciary Activities4,844
 4,168
 $676
 16.2 %
Fees for Other Services to Customers4,950
 4,670
 280
 6.0
Insurance Commissions4,095
 4,313
 (218) (5.1)
Net Gain on Equity Securities241
 
 241
 100.0
Net Gain on the Sale of Loans61
 250
 (189) (75.6)
Other Operating Income609
 351
 258
 73.5
Total Noninterest Income$14,800
 $13,752
 $1,048
 7.6 %
Total noninterest income in the first six months of 2018 was $14.8 million, an increase of $1.0 million, or 7.6%, from total noninterest income of $13.8 million for the first six months of 2017. Fees for other services to customers, the largest segment of noninterest income, increased 6.0% to $5.0 million for the first six months of 2018, as compared to $4.7 million the first six months of 2017.
Income from fiduciary activities for the first six months of 2018 increased by $676 thousand, or 16.2% over the first six months of 2017 due to the closing of a large estate in the second quarter of 2018 and favorable equity market returns. Insurance commissions declined 5.1% to $4.1 million for the first six months of 2018, as compared to the first six months of 2017 due to the increased competition for commercial insurance clients in the Company's markets.
The $241 thousand increase in net gain on equity securities between the periods was due to a change in the fair value of these marketable equity securities as compared to the second quarter of 2017, pursuant to Accounting Standards Update 2016-01. See the discussion on the investment securities portfolio beginning on page 53 of this Report.
The increase in other operating income between the periods was due to the fact that the Company recognized losses in the 2017 period from the investment in regional business incubation enterprises (limited partnerships), and a small gain in the 2018 period, in addition to various credits and fees collected, none of which were individually material.
Net gain on the sale of loans in the first six months of 2018 decreased by $189 thousand, or 75.6% from the first six months of 2017. This decrease was a result of lower loan sale volume which is consistent with the Company's business strategy to sell fewer earning assets, in favor of retaining them in the loan portfolio. See page 50 for the discussion of loan sales.


Noninterest Expense
Summary of Noninterest Expense
(Dollars in Thousands)
 Six Months Ended    
 6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Change % Change
Salaries and Employee Benefits$19,181
 $18,358
 $823
 4.5 %
Occupancy Expense of Premises, Net2,610
 2,616
 (6) (0.2)
Furniture and Equipment Expense2,351
 2,422
 (71) (2.9)
FDIC and FICO Assessments440
 454
 (14) (3.1)
Amortization132
 141
 (9) (6.4)
Other Operating Expense7,434
 7,121
 313
 4.4
Total Noninterest Expense$32,148
 $31,112
 $1,036
 3.3
Efficiency Ratio56.28% 58.07% (1.79)% (3.1)
Noninterest expense for the first six months of 2018 was $32.1 million, an increase of $1.0 million, or 3.3%, from the expense for the first six months of 2017. This increase on a year-over-year basis represents less than the growth in average total loans or in average total assets between the same two periods. The Company's efficiency ratio was 56.28% for the first six months of 2018, down by 1.79%, representing an increase in efficiency, from the ratio for the comparable 2017 period. This ratio (a ratio where lower is better), is a commonly used non-GAAP financial measure in the banking industry that purports to reflect operating efficiency. The Company calculates the efficiency ratio as the ratio of noninterest expense (excluding, under the Company's definition, intangible asset amortization) to (i) net interest income


(on a tax-equivalent basis) plus (ii) noninterest income (excluding net securities gains or losses). See the discussion on this non-GAAP measure on page 40 of this Report under the heading “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the related tabular information and notes on pages 41 through 44 of this Report.
Salaries and employee benefits expense increased 4.5% in the first six months of 2018 over the 2017 period, reflecting an increase of 3.3% in salaries and an increase of 7.4% in benefits. The increase in salary expense was due in part to staffing expansion and merit increases. The increase in the benefits expense was primarily due to increases in pension expense combined with awards related to the Company's short term incentive plan during the 2018 period. Pursuant to ASU 2017-07 Compensation-Retirement Benefits Arrow has reclassified the non-service cost components of retirement plans out of salaries and benefits and into other operating expenses.
FDIC and FICO assessments decreased by $14 thousand for the first six months of 2018, as compared to the first six months of 2017. This decrease is primarily the result of a reduction in the requirements for community banks of Arrow's size and a repositioning of balance sheet components on which the assessment is based.

Income Taxes
Summary of Income Taxes
(Dollars in Thousands)
 Six Months Ended    
 6/30/2018 6/30/2017 Change % Change
Provision for Income Taxes$4,380
 $5,709
 $(1,329) (23.3)%
Effective Tax Rate19.3% 29.2% (9.9) (33.9)
The decrease in the effective tax rate in the first six months of 2018 over the first six months of 2017, was primarily attributable to the impact of the Tax Act which decreased the federal statutory income tax rate from 35% in 2017 to 21% in 2018.



Item 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
In addition to credit risk in ourthe loan portfolio and liquidity risk, discussed earlier, ourthe Company's business activities also generate market risk.  Market risk is the possibility that changes in future market rates (interest rates) or prices (market value of financial instruments) will make ourthe Company's position (i.e., our assets and operations) less valuable.  OurThe Company's primary market risk is interest rate volatility. The ongoing monitoring and management of interest rate risk is an important component of ourthe asset/liability management process, which is governed by policies that are reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors delegates responsibility for carrying out asset/liability oversight and control to management's Asset/Liability Committee ("ALCO").  In this capacity ALCO develops guidelines and strategies impacting ourthe asset/liability profile based upon estimated market risk sensitivity, policy limits and overall market interest rate levels and trends.  
Changes in market interest rates, whether increases or decreases, can trigger repricing and changes in the pace of payments for both assets and liabilities (prepayment risk), which. This may individually or in combination may affect net interest income, net interest margin, and ultimately net income, either positively or negatively. ALCO utilizes the results of a detailed and dynamic simulation model to quantify this interest rate risk by projecting net interest income in various interest rate scenarios.  
OurThe Company's standard simulation model applies a parallel shift in interest rates, ramped over a 12-month period, to capture the impact of changing interest rates on net interest income.  The results are compared to ALCO policy limits which specify a maximum tolerance level for net interest income exposure over a one- year horizon, assuming no balance sheet growth and a 200 basis point upward and a 100 basis point downward shift in interest rates. Additional tools to monitor potential longer-term interest rate risk, including periodic stress testing involving hypothetical sudden and significant interest rate spikes are also evaluated.
AsThe following table summarizes the percentage change in net interest income as compared to the base scenario, which assumes no change in market interest rates as generated from the standard simulation model. The results are presented for each of March 31, 2018, athe first two years of the simulation period for the 200 basis point increase in interest rates produces a 1.87% decrease in simulated net interest income,rate scenario and athe 100 basis point decrease in interest rates produces a 0.03% decrease in net interest income in the first year modeled.rate scenario. These results are well within ourthe ALCO policy limits as shown.

As of 10%.  June 30, 2018:
 Change in Interest Rate Policy Limit
 + 200 basis points - 100 basis points  
Calculated change in Net Interest Income - Year 1(2.24)% 0.53% (10.00)%
Calculated change in Net Interest Income - Year 21.20% (1.25)% (15.00)%

Historically, there has existed an inverse relationship between changes in prevailing rates and ourthe Company's net interest income, suggesting that liabilities and sources of funds generally reprice more quickly than our earning assets. (near-term liability sensitivity). However, when net interest income is simulated over a longer time horizon,frame, this exposure is limited, and actually reverses, as our asset yields continue to reprice while ourthe cost of funding reaches assumed ceilings or floors (long-term asset sensitivity). As a result, in year two of simulated results a 200 basis point increase in interest rates produces a 2.46% increase in simulated net interest income, and a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates produces a 3.49% decrease in net interest income. These results are also well within our ALCO policy limits for year two of 15%.
The hypothetical estimates underlying the sensitivity analysis are based upon numerous assumptions including: the nature and timing of changes in interest rates including yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, reinvestment/replacement of asset and liability cash flows, and others.  While assumptions are developed based upon current economic and local market conditions, wethe Company cannot make any assurance as to the predictive nature of these assumptions including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change.
Also, as market conditions vary from those assumed in the sensitivity analysis, actual results will differ due to: prepayment/refinancing levels likely deviating from those assumed, the varying impact of interest rate changes on caps or floors on adjustable rate assets, the potential effect of changing debt service levels on customers with adjustable rate loans, depositor early withdrawals and product preference changes, unanticipated shifts in the yield curve and other internal/external variables.  Furthermore, the sensitivity analysis does not reflect actions that ALCO might take in responding to or anticipating changes in interest rates.



Item 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Senior management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of Arrow's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 31,June 30, 2018. Based upon that evaluation, senior management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. Further, there were no changes made in ourthe Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that had materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, ourthe Company's internal control over financial reporting.



PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
The Company, including its subsidiary banks, are not currently the subject of any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation occurring in the normal course of their business. On an ongoing basis, we arethe Company is often the subject of, or a party to, various legal claims by other parties against us,the Company, by usthe Company against other parties, or involving us,the Company, which arise in the normal course of business. The various pending legal claims against usthe Company will not, in the opinion of management based upon consultation with counsel, result in any material liability.
Item 1.A.
Risk Factors
We believe that theThe Risk Factors identified in ourthe Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, continue to represent the most significant risks to ourthe Company's future results of operations and financial conditions, without modification or amendment. Please refer to such Risk Factors as listed in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
There were no unregistered sales of the Company's equity securities by or on behalf of the Company during the just-completed quarter.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table presents information about purchases by Arrow of its common stock during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2018:
First Quarter
2018
Calendar Month
(A)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased 1
 
(B)
Average Price
Paid Per Share 1
 
(C)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or Programs 2
 
(D)
Maximum
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs 2
January1,772
 $34.59
 
 $5,000,000
February17,927
 32.57
 12,000
 4,610,800
March19,335
 34.45
 
 4,610,800
   Total39,034
 33.60
 12,000
  
Second Quarter
2018
Calendar Month
(A)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased 1
 
(B)
Average Price
Paid Per Share 1
 
(C)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or Programs 2
 
(D)
Maximum
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs 2
April2,164
 $35.62
 
 $4,610,800
May11,295
 37.37
 
 4,610,800
June21,494
 36.64
 
 4,610,800
   Total34,953
 36.81
 
  
1 The total number of shares purchased by the Company and the average price paid per share listed in columns (A) and (B) consist of (i) any shares purchased in such periods in open market or private transactions under the Arrow Financial Corporation Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the "DRIP") by the administrator of the DRIP, and (ii) shares surrendered or deemed surrendered to Arrow in such periods by holders of options to acquire Arrow common stock received by them under Arrow's long-term incentive plans ("LTIPs") in connection with their stock-for-stock exercise of such options, and shares repurchased by Arrow pursuant to its 2018 stock repurchase program.options. In the months indicated, the listed number of shares purchased included the following number of shares purchased by Arrow through such methods: JanuaryApril - DRIP purchases (1,772(586 shares) and stock-for-stock exercises (1,578 shares); FebruaryMay - DRIP purchases (4,581(566 shares), and stock-for-stock exercises (1,346 shares), and repurchased under the 2018 stock repurchase program (12,000(10,729 shares); and MarchJune - DRIP purchases (13,966(12,507 shares), and stock-for-stock exercises (5,369 shares)(8,987shares).
2 Includes only those shares acquired by Arrow pursuant to its 2018 stock repurchase program.  OurThe only publicly-announced stock repurchase program in effect for the firstsecond quarter of 2018 was the program approved by the Board of Directors and announced in October 2017, under which the Board authorized management, in its discretion, to repurchase from time to time during 2018, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, up to $5 million of Arrow common stock subject to certain exceptions (the "2018 stock repurchase program"). Arrow repurchased 12,000had no repurchases of its shares in the firstsecond quarter of 2018 under the 2018 stock repurchase program.

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities - None
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures - None


Item 5.
Other Information - None




Item 6.
Exhibits
Exhibit NumberExhibit
10.1
15
31.1
31.2
32
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
  
* Management contracts or compensation plans required to be filed as an exhibit.





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.
ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Registrant
  
May 9,August 8, 2018/s/Thomas J. Murphy
DateThomas J. Murphy, President and
 Chief Executive Officer
  
May 9,August 8, 2018/s/Edward J. Campanella
DateEdward J. Campanella, Senior Vice President,
 Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
 (Principal Financial Officer and
 Principal Accounting Officer)



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