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

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022
Or

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

For the transition period from_____________________ to ___________________

Commission file number 0-13222

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

PENNSYLVANIA 23-2265045
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

15 South Main Street
Mansfield, Pennsylvania 16933
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (570) 662‑2121

N/A

(Former Name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

     
Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

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

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

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

Large accelerated filer    
Accelerated filer    
  
Non-accelerated filer    
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 standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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

The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, as of October 27, 2021,May 4, 2022, was 3,952,1613,939,376.




Citizens Financial Services, Inc.
Form 10-Q

INDEX

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Part IFINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited):
 
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Part IIOTHER INFORMATION 
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CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands except share data) 
September 30,
2021
  
December 31,
2020
  
March 31,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
 
ASSETS:            
Cash and due from banks:            
Noninterest-bearing $17,466  $16,374  $30,934  $14,051 
Interest-bearing  84,505   52,333   83,181   158,782 
Total cash and cash equivalents  101,971   68,707   114,115   172,833 
Interest bearing time deposits with other banks  11,274   13,758   10,528   11,026 
Equity securities  2,219   1,931   2,444   2,270 
Available-for-sale securities  397,043   295,189   461,471   412,402 
Loans held for sale  3,199   14,640   644   4,554 
                
Loans (net of allowance for loan losses:                
2021, $17,334 and 2020, $15,815)  1,425,574   1,389,466 
2022, $17,556 and 2021, $17,304)  1,461,139   1,424,229 
                
Premises and equipment  17,201   16,948   16,852   17,016 
Accrued interest receivable  5,231   5,998   5,414   5,235 
Goodwill  31,376   31,376   31,376   31,376 
Bank owned life insurance  30,518   32,589   38,710   38,503 
Other intangibles  1,677   1,668   1,547   1,627 
Other assets  19,920   19,404   33,647   22,792 
TOTAL ASSETS $2,047,203  $1,891,674  $2,177,887  $2,143,863 
                
LIABILITIES:                
Deposits:                
Noninterest-bearing $357,078  $303,762  $366,820  $358,073 
Interest-bearing  1,383,891   1,285,096   1,512,270   1,478,078 
Total deposits  1,740,969   1,588,858   1,879,090   1,836,151 
Borrowed funds  78,200   88,838   68,214   73,977 
Accrued interest payable  823   1,017   714   711 
Other liabilities  18,244   18,702   27,124   20,532 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  1,838,236   1,697,415   1,975,142   1,931,371 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                
Preferred Stock
                
$1.00 par value; authorized 3,000,000 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020; NaN issued in 2021 or 2020
  0   0 
$1.00 par value; authorized 3,000,000 shares at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021; NaN issued in 2022 or 2021
  0   0 
Common Stock
                
$1.00 par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020; issued 4,388,901 at September 30, 2021 and 4,350,342 at December 31, 2020
  4,389   4,350 
$1.00 par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021; issued 4,388,901 at March 31, 2022 and at December 31, 2021
  4,389   4,389 
Additional paid-in capital  78,370   75,908   78,396   78,395 
Retained earnings  140,920   126,627   150,876   146,010 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  969   2,587 
Treasury stock, at cost: 436,820 shares at September 30, 2021 and 428,492 shares at December 31, 2020
  (15,681)  (15,213)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
  (14,765)  (155)
Treasury stock, at cost: 444,554 shares at March 31, 2022 and 444,481 shares at December 31, 2021
  (16,151)  (16,147)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  208,967   194,259   202,745   212,492 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $2,047,203  $1,891,674  $2,177,887  $2,143,863 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.


CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 2022  2021 
INTEREST INCOME:      
Interest and fees on loans $15,920  $16,694 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks  116   106 
Investment securities:        
Taxable  1,112   850 
Nontaxable  583   544 
Dividends  84   101 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME  17,815   18,295 
INTEREST EXPENSE:        
Deposits  1,275   1,598 
Borrowed funds  278   256 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE  1,553   1,854 
NET INTEREST INCOME  16,262   16,441 
Provision for loan losses  250   650 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES  16,012   15,791 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:        
Service charges  1,248   1,106 
Trust  249   307 
Brokerage and insurance  481   376 
Gains on loans sold  105   503 
Equity security (losses) gains, net  (45)  187 
Available for sale security gains, net  0   50 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance  207   1,315 
Other  186   391 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME  2,431   4,235 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:        
Salaries and employee benefits  6,913   6,263 
Occupancy  794   783 
Furniture and equipment  129   143 
Professional fees  339   448 
FDIC insurance  135   129 
Pennsylvania shares tax  339   339 
Amortization of intangibles  40   49 
Software expenses  341   313 
ORE (income) expenses  (367)  86 
Other  1,568   1,394 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES  10,231   9,947 
Income before provision for income taxes  8,212   10,079 
Provision for income taxes  1,472   1,616 
NET INCOME $6,740  $8,463 
         
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:        
Net Income - Basic $1.71  $2.14 
Net Income - Diluted $1.71  $2.14 
Cash Dividends Paid $0.475  $0.460 
         
Number of shares used in computation - basic  3,939,125   3,948,446 
Number of shares used in computation - diluted  3,939,182   3,948,446 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OFCOMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 2021  2020  2021  2020 
INTEREST INCOME:            
Interest and fees on loans $16,505  $16,718  $49,569  $46,763 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks  118   106   335   298 
Investment securities:                
Taxable  1,074   979   2,865   3,212 
Nontaxable  561   485   1,652   1,337 
Dividends  84   98   291   275 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME  18,342   18,386   54,712   51,885 
INTEREST EXPENSE:                
Deposits  1,422   1,635   4,545   5,279 
Borrowed funds  330   281   924   960 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE  1,752   1,916   5,469   6,239 
NET INTEREST INCOME  16,590   16,470   49,243   45,646 
Provision for loan losses  400   550   1,550   1,500 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES  16,190   15,920   47,693   44,146 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:                
Service charges  1,210   1,112   3,479   3,107 
Trust  182   199   674   542 
Brokerage and insurance  408   352   1,190   941 
Gains on loans sold  295   855   1,109   1,282 
Equity security gains (losses), net  72   (33)  288   (276)
Available for sale security gains, net  162   185   212   302 
Earnings on bank owned life insurance  165   180   1,643   514 
Other  358   688   1,198   1,046 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME  2,852   3,538   9,793   7,458 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:                
Salaries and employee benefits  6,568   6,102   19,312   17,411 
Occupancy  728   714   2,222   1,891 
Furniture and equipment  123   267   407   587 
Professional fees  310   417   1,153   1,180 
FDIC insurance  129   135   387   341 
Pennsylvania shares tax  339   275   856   809 
Amortization of intangibles  48   57   146   162 
Merger and acquisition  0   0   0   2,179 
Software expenses  336   324   1,003   817 
ORE expenses  130   30   383   221 
Other  1,689   1,371   4,798   4,428 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES  10,400   9,692   30,667   30,026 
Income before provision for income taxes  8,642   9,766   26,819   21,578 
Provision for income taxes  1,578   1,759   4,645   3,702 
NET INCOME $7,064  $8,007  $22,174  $17,876 
                 
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:                
Net Income - Basic $1.79  $2.02  $5.62  $4.69 
Net Income - Diluted $1.79  $2.02  $5.62  $4.69 
Cash Dividends Paid $0.470  $0.456  $1.391  $1.445 
                 
Number of shares used in computation - basic  3,949,508   3,956,997   3,945,962   3,808,264 
Number of shares used in computation - diluted  3,949,603   3,956,997   3,945,969   3,810,289 
  
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(in thousands) 2022  2021 
Net income $6,740  $8,463 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:        
Change in unrealized (losses) gains on available for sale securities  (20,987)  (4,094)
Income tax effect  4,407   859 
Change in unrecognized pension cost  36   91 
Income tax effect  (8)  (19)
Change in unrealized loss on interest rate swaps  2,458   2,047 
Income tax effect  (516)  (430)
Less:  Reclassification adjustment for investment security gains included in net income  0   (50)
Income tax effect  0   11 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax  (14,610)  (1,585)
Comprehensive (loss) income $(7,870) $6,878 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)

      
  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended,
September 30,
 
(in thousands) 2021  2020  2021  2020 
Net income $7,064  $8,007  $22,174  $17,876 
Other comprehensive income (loss):                
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities  (924)  (44)  (3,577)  4,690 
Income tax effect  193   9   750   (985)
Change in unrecognized pension cost  81   59   254   482 
Income tax effect  (16)  (12)  (53)  (101)
Change in unrealized loss on interest rate swaps  195   118   1,488   (448)
Income tax effect  (42)  (25)  (313)  95 
Less: Reclassification adjustment for investment security gains included in net income  (162)  (185)  (212)  (302)
Income tax effect  34   38   45   63 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  (641)  (42)  (1,618)  3,494 
Comprehensive income $6,423  $7,965  $20,556  $21,370 
  Common Stock  Additional     
Accumulated
Other
       
(in thousands, except share data) Shares  Amount  
Paid-in
Capital
  
Retained
Earnings
  
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Treasury
Stock
  Total 
Balance, December 31, 2021
  4,388,901  $4,389  $78,395  $146,010  $(155) $(16,147) $212,492 
                             
Comprehensive income:
                            
Net income              6,740           6,740 
Net other comprehensive (loss) income
                  (14,610)      (14,610)
Purchase of treasury stock (113 shares)
                      (7)  (7)
Restricted stock, executive  and Board of Director awards (79 shares)
          (5)          5   0 
Restricted stock vesting          4               4 
Forfeited restricted stock (39 shares)
          2           (2)  0 
Cash dividends, $0.475 per share
              (1,874)          (1,874)
Balance, March 31, 2022
  4,388,901  $4,389  $78,396  $150,876  $(14,765) $(16,151) $202,745 
                             
Balance, December 31, 2020
  4,350,342  $4,350  $75,908  $126,627  $2,587  $(15,213) $194,259 
                             
Comprehensive income:
                            
Net income              8,463           8,463 
Net other comprehensive (loss) income                  (1,585)      (1,585)
Purchase of treasury stock (9,202 shares)
                      (513)  (513)
Restricted stock, executive, and Board of Director awards (88 shares)
          (2)          0   (2)
Restricted stock vesting          5               5 
Forfeited restricted stock
          (3)          3   0 
Cash dividends, $0.46 per share
              (1,820)          (1,820)
Balance, March 31, 2021
  4,350,342  $4,350  $75,908  $133,270  $1,002  $(15,723) $198,807 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(in thousands) 2022  2021 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income $6,740  $8,463 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Provision for loan losses  250   650 
Depreciation and amortization  262   286 
Amortization and accretion of loans and other assets  (588)  (1,344)
Amortization and accretion of investment securities  560   503 
Deferred income taxes  (115)  74 
Investment securities losses (gains), net  45   (237)
Earnings on bank owned life insurance  (207)  (1,315)
          Vesting of restricted stock
  4   0 
Originations of loans held for sale  (1,386)  (14,206)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale  5,359   19,253 
Realized gains on loans sold  (105)  (503)
(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable  (179)  426 
Gain on sale of other real estate
  (487)  0 
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable  3   (104)
Other, net  1,887   2,019 
Net cash provided by operating activities  12,043   13,965 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Available-for-sale securities:        
Proceeds from sales  0   5,045 
Proceeds from maturity and principal repayments  9,135   17,826 
Purchase of securities  (79,970)  (54,248)
Purchase of interest bearing time deposits with other banks  (496)  0 
Proceeds from life insurance  0   3,714 
Proceeds from matured interest bearing time deposits with other banks  994   249 
Proceeds from redemption of regulatory stock  1,217   1,179 
Purchase of regulatory stock  (1,004)  (1,013)
Net (increase) decrease in loans  (36,470)  2,461 
Purchase of premises and equipment  (58)  (785)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate
  598   116 
Net cash used in investing activities  (106,054)  (25,456)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Net increase in deposits  42,939   98,612 
Repayments of long-term borrowings  (4,725)  (2,000)
Net decrease in short-term borrowed funds  (1,040)  (667)
Purchase of treasury and restricted stock  (8)  (513)
Dividends paid  (1,874)  (1,820)
Net cash provided by financing activities  35,292   93,612 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (58,719)  82,121 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD  172,833   68,707 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $114,115  $150,828 
         
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:        
Interest paid $1,550  $1,958 
Income taxes paid $0  $0 
Loans transferred to foreclosed real estate
 $61  $0 
Right of use asset and liability $0  $211 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)

  Common Stock  Additional     
Accumulated
Other
       
(in thousands, except share data) Shares  Amount  
Paid-in
Capital
  
Retained
Earnings
  
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Treasury
Stock
  Total 
                      
Balance, June 30, 2021
  4,388,901  $4,389  $78,412  $135,714  $1,610  $(15,706) $204,419 
                             
Comprehensive income:                            
Net income              7,064           7,064 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
                  (641)      (641)
Purchase of treasury stock (727 shares)
                      (45)  (45)
Restricted stock, executive and Board of Director awards (1,234 shares)
          (42)          70   28 
Cash dividends, $0.470 per share
              (1,858)          (1,858)
Balance, September 30, 2021
  4,388,901  $4,389  $78,370  $140,920  $969  $(15,681) $208,967 
                             
Balance, December 31, 2020
  4,350,342  $4,350  $75,908  $126,627  $2,587  $(15,213) $194,259 
                             
Comprehensive income:                            
Net income              22,174           22,174 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)                  (1,618)      (1,618)
Stock dividend  38,559   39   2,313   (2,352)          0 
Purchase of treasury stock (15,483 shares)
                      (894)  (894)
Restricted stock, executive and Board of Director awards (6,653 shares)
          (257)          429   172 
Restricted stock vesting          403               403 
Forfeited restricted stock          3           (3)  0 
Cash dividends, $1.391 per share
              (5,529)          (5,529)
Balance, September 30, 2021
  4,388,901  $4,389  $78,370  $140,920  $969  $(15,681) $208,967 
                             
Balance, June 30, 2020
  4,350,342   4,350   75,863   115,000   2,907   (15,025)  183,095 
                             
Comprehensive income:                            
Net income              8,007           8,007 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)                  (42)      (42)
Purchase of treasury stock (12,483 shares)                      (618)  (618)
Restricted stock, executive and Board of Director awards (3,018 shares)
          (3)          153   150 
Cash dividend reinvestment paid from treasury stock (5,128 shares)
          7   0       256   263 
Cash dividends, $0.456 per share
              (1,804)          (1,804)
Balance, September 30, 2020
  4,350,342  $4,350  $75,867  $121,203  $2,865  $(15,234) $189,051 
                             
Balance, December 31, 2019
  3,938,668   3,939   55,089   110,800   (629)  (14,425)  154,774 
                             
Comprehensive income:                            
Net income              17,876           17,876 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
                  3,494       3,494 
Stock dividend  38,318   38   1,878   (1,916)          0 
Issuance of Common stock  373,356   373   18,854               19,227 
Purchase of treasury stock (40,400 shares)
                      (2,120)  (2,120)
Restricted stock, executive and Board of Director awards (9,669 shares)
          (236)          491   255 
Restricted stock vesting          281               281 
Cash dividend reinvestment paid from treasury stock (15,404 shares)
          1   0       820   821 
Cash dividends, $1.445 per share
              (5,557)          (5,557)
Balance, September 30, 2020
  4,350,342  $4,350  $75,867  $121,203  $2,865  $(15,234) $189,051 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands) 2021  2020 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income $22,174  $17,876 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Provision for loan losses  1,550   1,500 
Depreciation and amortization  840   839 
Amortization and accretion of loans and other assets  (3,376)  (2,487)
Amortization and accretion of investment securities  1,637   648 
Deferred income taxes  964   359 
Investment securities losses (gains), net  (500)  (26)
Earnings on bank owned life insurance  (1,643)  (514)
          Vesting of restricted stock
  403   281 
Originations of loans held for sale  (35,458)  (62,677)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale  47,648   45,113 
Realized gains on loans sold  (1,109)  (1,282)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest receivable  767   (1,023)
Decrease in accrued interest payable  (194)  (246)
Other, net  (1,325)  (729)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities  32,378   (2,368)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Available-for-sale securities:        
Proceeds from sales  29,198   18,621 
Proceeds from maturity and principal repayments  40,734   55,455 
Purchase of securities  (177,000)  (117,166)
Purchase of equity securities  0   (1,439)
   Proceeds from sale of equity securities
  0   168 
Purchase of interest bearing time deposits with other banks  0   (350)
Proceeds from life insurance  3,714   0 
Proceeds from matured interest bearing time deposits with other banks  2,484   848 
Proceeds from redemption of regulatory stock  3,957   7,923 
Purchase of regulatory stock  (2,896)  (6,424)
Net increase in loans  (34,401)  (24,741)
Purchase of premises and equipment  (1,043)  (760)
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets held for sale  1,095   669 
Acquisition, net of cash paid  0   1,023 
Net cash used in investing activities  (134,158)  (66,173)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Net increase in deposits  152,111   132,807 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings  9,869   20,000 
Repayments of long-term borrowings  (21,800)  (3,000)
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowed funds  1,287   (17,876)
Purchase of treasury and restricted stock  (894)  (2,120)
   Reissuance of treasury stock
  0   255 
Dividends paid  (5,529)  (4,736)
Net cash provided by financing activities  135,044   125,330 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  33,264   56,789 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD  68,707   18,520 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $101,971  $75,309 
         
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:        
Interest paid $5,663  $6,321 
Income taxes paid $4,000  $3,500 
Loans transferred to foreclosed property $552  $32 
Right of use asset and liability $487  $636 
Stock Dividend $2,352  $1,916 

   Midcoast
 
Acquisition of 
Community Bancorp
 
Non-cash assets acquired Inc.
 
Available-for-sale securities $0 
Interest bearing time deposits with other banks  0 
Loans  223,235 
Premises and equipment  1,787 
Accrued interest receivable  586 
Bank owned life insurance  3,766 
Intangibles  157 
Deferred tax asset  3,402 
Other assets  2,878 
Goodwill  8,080 
   243,891 
Liabilities assumed    
Noninterest-bearing deposits  38,694 
Interest-bearing deposits  170,132 
Accrued interest payable  164 
Borrowed funds  15,497 
Other liabilities  1,198 
   225,685 
Net non-cash assets acquired  18,206 
Cash and cash equivalents acquired $8,637 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation


Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (individually and collectively with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, the “Company”) is a Pennsylvania corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary is CZFS Acquisition Company, LLC. CZFS Acquisition Company, LLC is the holding company of its wholly owned subsidiary, First Citizens Community Bank (the “Bank”), and of the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc. (“First Citizens Insurance”) and 1st Realty of PA LLC (“Realty”).


The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.  Because this report is based on an interim period, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.  Certain of the prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.  Such reclassifications had no effect on net income or stockholders’ equity.  All material inter‑company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


In the opinion of management of the Company, the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and for the periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and the results of operations at the dates and for the periods presented. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and of revenues and expenses for the periods covered by the Consolidated Statement of Income. The financial performance reported for the Company for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  This information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021, as amended.

Note 2 – Revenue Recognition


In accordance with ASC 606, Management determined that the primary sources of revenue emanating from interest and dividend income on loans and investments along with noninterest revenue resulting from investment security gains, loan servicing, gains on loans sold and earnings on bank owned life insurances are not within the scope of ASC 606. The main types of noninterest income within the scope of the standard are as follows:

Service charges on deposit accounts – The Company has contracts with its deposit customers where fees are charged if certain parameters are not met. These agreements can be cancelled at any time by either the Company or the deposit customer. Revenue from these transactions is recognized on a monthly basis as the Company has an unconditional right to the fee consideration. The Company also has transaction fees related to specific transactions or activities resulting from a customer request or activity that include overdraft fees, online banking fees, interchange fees, ATM fees and other transaction fees. All of these fees are attributable to specific performance obligations of the Company where the revenue is recognized at a defined point in time upon the completion of the requested service/transaction.
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Trust fees – Typical contracts for trust services are based on a fixed percentage of the assets earned ratably over a defined period and billed on a monthly basis. Fees charged to customers’ accounts are recognized as revenue over the period during which the Company fulfills its performance obligation under the contract (i.e., holding client asset in a managed fiduciary trust account). For these accounts, the performance obligation of the Company is typically satisfied by holding and managing the customer’s assets over time. Other fees related to specific customer requests are attributable to specific performance obligations of the Company where the revenue is recognized at a defined point in time, upon completion of the requested service/transaction.

Gains and losses on sale of other real estate owned – Gains and losses are recognized at the completion of the property sale when the buyer obtains control of the real estate and all of the performance obligations of the Company have been satisfied. Evidence of the buyer obtaining control of the asset include transfer of the property title, physical possession of the asset, and the buyer obtaining control of the risks and rewards related to the asset. In situations where the Company agrees to provide financing to facilitate the sale, additional analysis is performed to ensure that the contract for sale identifies the buyer and seller, the asset to be transferred, payment terms, and that the contract has a true commercial substance and that collection of amounts due from the buyer are reasonable. In situations where financing terms are not reflective of current market terms, the transaction price is discounted impacting the gain/loss and the carrying value of the asset.

Brokerage and insurance – Fees includes commissions from the sales of investments and insurance products recognized on a trade date basis as the performance obligation is satisfied at the point in time in which the trade is processed. Additional fees are based on a percentage of the market value of customer accounts and billed on a monthly or quarterly basis. The Company’s performance obligation under the contracts with certain customers is generally satisfied through the passage of time as the Company monitors and manages the assets in the customer’s portfolio and is not dependent on certain return or performance level of the customer’s portfolio. Fees for these services are billed monthly and are recorded as revenue at the end of the month for which the wealth management service has been performed. Other performance obligations (such as the delivery of account statements to customers) are generally considered immaterial to the overall transaction price.


The following table depicts the disaggregation of revenue derived from contracts with customers to depict the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (in thousands). All revenue in the table below relates to goods and services transferred at a point in time.

 Three Months Ended  
Nine Months Ended
  Three Months Ended 
 September 30,  
September 30,
  March 31, 
Revenue stream 2021  2020  2021  2020  2022  2021 
Service charges on deposit accounts                  
Overdraft fees $302   282  $807  $847  $307  $258 
Statement fees  57   50   169   156   56   56 
Interchange revenue  691   616   2,034   1,693   723   639 
ATM income  100   99   299   241   89   98 
Other service charges  60   65   170   170   73   55 
Total Service Charges  1,210   1,112   3,479   3,107   1,248   1,106 
Trust  182   199   674   542   249   307 
Brokerage and insurance  408   352   1,190   941   481   376 
Other  139   95   367   261   139   109 
Total $1,939  $1,758  $5,710  $4,851  $2,117  $1,898 


Note 3 – Earnings per Share


The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per share.

 Three months ended  
Nine months ended
  Three months ended 
 September 30,  
September 30,
  March 31, 
 2021  2020  2021  2020  2022  2021 
Net income applicable to common stock $7,064  $8,007  $22,174  $17,876  $6,740,000  $8,463,000 
                        
Basic earnings per share computation                        
Weighted average common shares outstanding  3,949,508   3,956,997   3,945,962   3,808,264   3,939,125   3,948,446 
Earnings per share - basic $1.79  $2.02  $5.62  $4.69  $1.71  $2.14 
                        
Diluted earnings per share computation                        
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share  3,949,508   3,956,997   3,945,962   3,808,264   3,939,125   3,948,446 
Add: Dilutive effects of restricted stock  95   0   7   2,025   57   0 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for dilutive earnings per share  3,949,603   3,956,997   3,945,969   3,810,289   3,939,182   3,948,446 
Earnings per share - diluted $1.79  $2.02  $5.62  $4.69  $1.71  $2.14 


For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, there were 4,9773,358 and 9,4803,289 shares, respectively, related to the restricted stock plan that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations since they were anti-dilutive. These anti-dilutive shares had per share prices ranging from $57.39-$57.36-$63.19 for the three month period ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and per share prices ranging from $51.14- $57.36-$62.93 for the three month period ended September 30, 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, 6,000 and 5,347 shares, respectively, related to the restricted stock plan were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations since they were anti-dilutive. These anti-dilutive shares had prices ranging from $51.14-$63.19 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2021 and prices ranging from $58.37-$62.93 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.

Note 4 – Investments


The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of investment securities at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 were as follows (in thousands):

September 30, 2021
 
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale securities:            
U.S. agency securities $67,288  $1,352  $(384) $68,256 
U.S. treasury securities  103,828   238   (347)  103,719 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  106,128   2,778   (75)  108,831 
Corporate obligations  10,882   70   (15)  10,937 
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities  105,039   1,062   (801)  105,300 
Total available-for-sale securities $393,165  $5,500  $(1,622) $397,043 

December 31, 2020
 
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
March 31, 2022
 
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
Available-for-sale securities:                        
U.S. agency securities $79,065  $2,403  $(52) $81,416  $77,569  $328  $(3,365) $74,532 
U.S. treasury securities  27,442   601   0   28,043   153,953   52   (7,315)  146,690 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  100,089   2,938   (55)  102,972   121,631   388   (4,029)  117,990 
Corporate obligations  6,413   96   0   6,509   10,367   4   (323)  10,048 
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities  74,512   1,874   (137)  76,249   118,553   93   (6,435)  112,211 
Total available-for-sale securities $287,521  $7,912  $(244) $295,189  $482,073  $865  $(21,467) $461,471 
                
December 31, 2021
 
  
  
  
 
Available-for-sale securities:                
U.S. agency securities $73,803  $976  $(834) $73,945 
U.S. treasury securities  116,743   63   (1,459)  115,347 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  109,367   2,706   (52)  112,021 
Corporate obligations  10,378   39   (84)  10,333 
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities  101,727   597   (1,568)  100,756 
Total available-for-sale securities $412,018  $4,381  $(3,997) $412,402 


The following table shows the Company’s gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time, which individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands). As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Company owned 96268 securities whose fair value was less than their cost basis.

September 30, 2021
 Less than Twelve Months  Twelve Months or Greater  Total 
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
U.S. agency securities $9,391  $(172) $4,776  $(212)  $14,167  $(384)
U.S. treasury securities  67,806   (347)  0   0   67,806   (347)
Obligations of state and  political subdivisions  13,289   (49)  1,887   (26)  15,176   (75)
Corporate obligations  4,485   (15)  0   0   4,485   (15)
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities  41,491   (789)  5,216   (12)  46,707   (801)
Total securities $136,462  $(1,372) $11,879  $(250) $148,341  $(1,622)

December 31, 2020
                  
 
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Less than Twelve Months  Twelve Months or Greater  Total 
March 31, 2022
 
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
U.S. agency securities $13,720  $(52) $0  $0  $13,720  $(52) $36,781  $(1,989) $11,106  $(1,376) $47,887  $(3,365)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  5,407   (55)  0   0   5,407   (55)
U.S. treasury securities  130,927   (7,187)  2,036   (128)  132,963   (7,315)
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  79,321   (3,786)  2,674   (243)  81,995   (4,029)
Corporate obligations  8,311   (306)  483   (17)  8,794   (323)
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities  14,600   (99)  5,633   (38)  20,233   (137)  66,940   (4,594)  18,372   (1,841)  85,312   (6,435)
Total securities $33,727  $(206) $5,633  $(38) $39,360  $(244) $322,280  $(17,862) $34,671  $(3,605) $356,951  $(21,467)
                        
December 31, 2021
                        
U.S. agency securities $26,754  $(387) $7,542  $(447) $34,296  $(834)
U.S. treasury securities
  106,794   (1,459)  0   0   106,794   (1,459)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  10,744   (26)  2,899   (26)  13,643   (52)
Corporate obligations
  6,922   (84)  0   0   6,922   (84)
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities  60,182   (1,305)  7,975   (263)  68,157   (1,568)
Total securities $211,396  $(3,261) $18,416  $(736) $229,812  $(3,997)


As of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company’s investment securities portfolio contained unrealized losses on U.S. Treasuries, agency securities issued or backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government or are generally viewed as having the implied guarantee of the U.S. government, obligations of states and political subdivisions, corporate obligations and mortgage backed securities issued byin government sponsored entities. For fixed maturity investments management considers whether the present value of cash flows expected to be collected are less than the security’s amortized cost basis (the difference defined as the credit loss), the magnitude and duration of the decline, the reasons underlying the decline and the Company’s intent to sell the security or whether it is more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery in fair value, to determine whether the loss in value is other than temporary. Once a decline in value is determined to be other than temporary, if the Company does not intend to sell the security, and it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell the security before recovery of the security’s amortized cost basis, the charge to earnings is limited to the amount of credit loss. Any remaining difference between fair value and amortized cost (the difference defined as the non-credit portion) is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. Otherwise, the entire difference between fair value and amortized cost is charged to earnings. The Company has concluded that any impairment of its investment securities portfolio outlined in the above table is not other than temporary and is the result of market interest rate changes, sector credit rating changes, or issuer-specific rating changes that are not expected to result in the non-collection of principal and interest during the period.


Proceeds fromThere were 0 sales of available for sale securities available-for-sale forduring the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were $29,198,000 and $18,621,000, respectively.March 31, 2022. Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 were $24,153,000and $13,145,000, respectively. $5,045,000. The gross gains and losses were as follows (in thousands) thousands):

 Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30,  September 30,  March 31, 
 2021  2020  2021  2020  2022  2021 
Gross gains on available for sale securities $252  $192  $302  $309  $0  $50 
Gross losses on available for sale securities  (90)  (7)  (90)  (7)  0   0 
Net gains $162  $185  $212  $302  $0  $50 


The following table presents the net gains (losses) on the Company’s equity investments recognized in earnings during the three and nine month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, and the portion of unrealized gains for the period that relates to equity investments held at September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
Equity securities 2021  2020  2021  2020  2022  2021 
Net gains (losses) recognized in equity securities during the period $72  $(33) $288  $(276)
Net (losses) gains recognized in equity securities during the period $(45) $187 
Less: Net gains realized on the sale of equity securities during the period  0   68   0   68   0   0 
Net unrealized gains (losses) $72  $(101) $288  $(344)
Net unrealized (losses) gains
 $(45) $187 


Investment securities with an approximate carrying value of $288.1$288.0 million and $245.4$295.0 million at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds, certain other deposits and borrowing lines.


Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.   The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities (excludes equity securities) at September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, by contractual maturity, are shown below (in thousands):

 
Amortized
Cost
  Fair Value  
Amortized
Cost
  Fair Value 
Available-for-sale debt securities:            
Due in one year or less $10,484  $10,602  $16,992  $17,114 
Due after one year through five years  92,283   93,835   155,072   150,062 
Due after five years through ten years  136,959   137,577   134,379   127,440 
Due after ten years  153,439   155,029   175,630   166,855 
Total $393,165  $397,043  $482,073  $461,471 

Note 5 – Loans


The Company grants commercial, industrial, agricultural, residential, and consumer loans primarily to customers throughout north central, central and south central Pennsylvania, and the southern tier of New York. The recently completed MidCoast acquisition has expanded our lending market intoYork and Wilmington and Dover, Delaware. Although the Company had a diversified loan portfolio at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, a substantial portion of its debtors’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent on the economic conditions within these regions. The following table summarizes the primary segments of the loan portfolio and how those segments are analyzed within the allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):

September 30, 2021
 Total Loans  
Individually evaluated
for impairment
  
Loans acquired with
deteriorated credit quality
  
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
 
Real estate loans:            
Residential $204,853  $690  $19  $204,144 
Commercial  657,485   8,761   2,199   646,525 
Agricultural  312,442   4,428   1,651   306,363 
Construction  68,408   0   0   68,408 
Consumer  31,042   0   0   31,042 
Other commercial loans  92,188   462   0   91,726 
Other agricultural loans  28,562   991   0   27,571 
State and political subdivision loans  47,928   0   0   47,928 
Total  1,442,908   15,332   3,869   1,423,707 
Allowance for loan losses  17,334   213   0   17,121 
Net loans $1,425,574  $15,119  $3,869  $1,406,586 

March 31, 2022
 Total Loans  
Individually evaluated
for impairment
  
Loans acquired with
deteriorated credit quality
  
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
 
Real estate loans:            
Residential $201,567  $602  $12  $200,953 
Commercial  724,876   8,189   2,109   714,578 
Agricultural  305,517   5,288   1,606   298,623 
Construction  66,738   0   0   66,738 
Consumer  21,460   0   0   21,460 
Other commercial loans  69,051   612   0   68,439 
Other agricultural loans  39,904   921   0   38,983 
State and political subdivision loans  49,582   0   0   49,582 
Total  1,478,695   15,612   3,727   1,459,356 
Allowance for loan losses  17,556   510   0   17,046 
Net loans $1,461,139  $15,102  $3,727  $1,442,310 
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December 31, 2020
 Total Loans  
Individually evaluated
for impairment
  
Loans acquired with
deteriorated credit quality
  
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
 
Real estate loans:            
Residential $201,911  $990  $20  $200,901 
Commercial  596,255   9,183   2,937   584,135 
Agricultural  315,158   4,645   1,686   308,827 
Construction  35,404   0   0   35,404 
Consumer  30,277   2   0   30,275 
Other commercial loans  114,169   1,335   232   112,602 
Other agricultural loans  48,779   1,122   0   47,657 
State and political subdivision loans  63,328   0   0   63,328 
Total  1,405,281   17,277   4,875   1,383,129 
Allowance for loan losses  15,815   510   0   15,305 
Net loans $1,389,466  $16,767  $4,875  $1,367,824 

December 31, 2021
 Total Loans  
Individually evaluated
for impairment
  
Loans acquired with
deteriorated credit quality
  
Collectively evaluated
for impairment
 
Real estate loans:            
Residential $201,097  $620  $14  $200,463 
Commercial  687,338   8,381   2,145   676,812 
Agricultural  312,011   5,355   1,643   305,013 
Construction  55,036   0   0   55,036 
Consumer  25,858   0   0   25,858 
Other commercial loans  74,585   186   0   74,399 
Other agricultural loans  39,852   991   0   38,861 
State and political subdivision loans  45,756   0   0   45,756 
Total  1,441,533   15,533   3,802   1,422,198 
Allowance for loan losses  17,304   121   0   17,183 
Net loans $1,424,229  $15,412  $3,802  $1,405,015 


During 20212022 the Company continued its participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered directly by the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”). The through the processing of forgiveness of PPP provides loans to small businesses who were affected by economic conditions as a resultloans. During 2021, the Company originated $24.3 million of COVID-19 to provide cash-flow assistance to employers who maintain their payroll (including healthcare and certain related expenses), mortgage interest, rent, leases, utilities and interest on existing debt during the COVID-19 emergency.loans. As of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had outstanding principal balances of $20.8$2.8 million and $37.2$6.8 million, respectively, of PPP loans that are included in other commercial loans. During 2021, the Company originated $24.3 million of loans, of which $17.9 million remain outstanding as of September 30, 2021. The PPP loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA and may be eligible for forgiveness by the SBA to the extent that the proceeds are used to cover eligible payroll costs, interest costs, rent, and utility costs over a period of up to 24 weeks after the loan is made as long as certain conditions are met regarding employee retention and compensation levels. PPP loans deemed eligible for forgiveness by the SBA will be repaid by the SBA to the Company. The SBA has issued guidance for forgiveness with a streamlined approach for loans of $150,000$150,000 or less.


In accordance with the SBA terms and conditions on these PPP loans, the Company received approximately $1.1 million$150,000 in fees associated with the processing of the loans outstanding as of September 30,2021.March 31, 2022. Upon funding of the loan, these fees were deferred and will be amortized over the life of the loan as an adjustment to yield in accordance with FASB ASC 310-20-25-2. As of September 30, 2021, $947,000March 31, 2022, $109,000 of deferred fees related to the PPP loans remain to be amortized.amortized.


The Company evaluated whether loans acquired as part of the MidCoast acquisition were within the scope of ASC 310-30, Receivables-Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. Purchased credit-impaired (“PCI”) loans are loans that have evidence of credit deterioration since origination and it is probable at the date of acquisition that the Company will not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments. There were no material increases or decreases in the expected cash flows of these loans between April 17, 2020 (the “acquisition date”) and September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The fair value of PCI loans, on the acquisition date, was determined, primarily based on the fair value of loan collateral. The carrying value of purchased loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality as a result of the MidCoast acquisition was $3,563,000$3,444,000 at September 30, 2021.


On the acquisition date, the preliminary estimate of the unpaid principal balance for all loans evidencing credit impairment acquired in the MidCoast acquisition was $8,005,000 and the estimated fair value of the loans was $4,869,000. Total contractually required payments on these loans, including interest, at the acquisition date was $8,801,000. However, the Company’s preliminary estimate of expected cash flows was $5,835,000 at the acquisition date. At the acquisition date, the Company established a credit risk related non-accretable discount (a discount representing amounts which are not expected to be collected from the customer nor liquidation of collateral) of $2,966,000 relating to these impaired loans, reflected in the recorded net fair value. Such amount is reflected as a non-accretable fair value adjustment to loans. The Company further estimated the timing and amount of expected cash flows in excess of the estimated fair value and established an accretable discount of $966,000 on the acquisition date relating to these impaired loans.
March 31, 2022.

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The table below presents the components of the purchase accounting adjustments related to the purchased impaired loans acquired in the MidCoast acquisition as of April 17, 2020 (in thousands):

 April 17, 2020 
Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition $8,801 
Non-accretable  discount  (2,966)
Expected cash flows  5,835 
Accretable discount $(966)
Estimated fair value $4,869 


Changes in the accretable yield for PCI loans were as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

 
Three months ended
September 30,
  
Nine months ended
September 30,
  
Three months ended
March 31
 
 2021  2020  2021  2020  2022  2021 
Balance at beginning of period $584  $987  $788  $89  $370  $788 
Acquisition of Midcoast  0   0   0   966 
Reclassification of non-accretable discount
  29   0   29   0   228   0 
Accretion  (135)  (100)  (339)  (168)  (203)  (100)
Balance at end of period $478  $887  $478  $887  $395  $688 



The following table presents additional information regarding loans acquired with specific evidence of deterioration in credit quality under ASC 310-30 (in thousands):

 September 30, 2021  December 31, 2020 
Outstanding balance $6,935  $8,958 
Carrying amount  3,869   4,875 
 March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Outstanding balance $6,584  $6,159 
Carrying amount  3,727   3,802 


The segments of the Company’s loan portfolio are disaggregated into classes to a level that allows management to monitor risk and performance. Residential real estate mortgages consist primarily of 15 to 30 year first mortgages on residential real estate, while residential real estate home equity loans are consumer purpose installment loans or lines of credit with terms of 15 years or less secured by a mortgage which is often a second lien on residential real estate. Commercial real estate loans are business purpose loans secured by a mortgage on commercial real estate. Agricultural real estate loans are loans secured by a mortgage on real estate used in agriculture production. Construction real estate loans are loans secured by residential, commercial or agricultural real estate used during the construction phase of residential, commercial or agricultural projects. Consumer loans are typically unsecured or primarily secured by assets other than real estate and overdraft lines of credit are typically secured by customer deposit accounts. Other commercial loans are loans for commercial purposes primarily secured by non-real estate collateral. Other agricultural loans are loans for agricultural purposes primarily secured by non-real estate collateral. State and political subdivision loans are loans to state and local municipalities for capital and operating expenses or tax free loans used to finance commercial development.


Management considers other commercial loans, other agricultural loans, state and political subdivision loans, commercial real estate loans and agricultural real estate loans which are 90 days or more past due to be impaired. Management will also consider a loan impaired based on other factors it becomes aware of, including the customer’s results of operations and cash flows or if the loan is modified in a troubled debt restructuring. In addition, certain residential mortgages, home equity and consumer loans that are cross collateralized with commercial relationships that are determined to be impaired may also be classified as impaired. Impaired loans are analyzed to determine if it is probable that all amounts will not be collected according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. If management determines that the value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of previous charge-offs, deferred loan fees or costs and unamortized premium or discount), impairment is recognized through an allocation to the allowance for loan losses or a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses.


The following table includes the recorded investment and unpaid principal balances for impaired loan receivables by class, excluding PCI loans, with the associated allowance amount, if applicable (in thousands):

September 30, 2021
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
  
Total
Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
 
March 31, 2022
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
  
Total
Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
 
Real estate loans:                              
Mortgages $757  $561  $46  $607  $7  $713  $482  $44  $526  $6 
Home Equity  100   38   45   83   7   95   35   41   76   5 
Commercial  9,650   7,937   824   8,761   85   9,180   7,908   281   8,189   56 
Agricultural  4,708   2,734   1,694   4,428   17   5,673   5,100   188   5,288   14 
Construction
  0   0   0   0   0 
Consumer  0


0


0


0


0 
Other commercial loans  1,088   366   96   462   34   1,241   92   520   612   429 
Other agricultural loans  1,207   13   978   991   63   1,241   921   0   921   0 
State and political subdivision loans
  0   0   0   0   0 
Total $17,510  $11,649  $3,683  $15,332  $213  $18,143  $14,538  $1,074  $15,612  $510 

December 31, 2020 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
  
Total
Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
 
December 31, 2021
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
  
Total
Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
 
Real estate loans:                              
Mortgages $1,070  $740  $123  $863  $9  $697  $495  $45  $540  $6 
Home Equity  150   70   57   127   9   97   37   43   80   6 
Commercial  9,847   8,323   860   9,183   95   9,330   8,096   285   8,381   61 
Agricultural  4,811   2,799   1,846   4,645   83   5,694   5,167   188   5,355   14 
Construction
  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 
Consumer  2   2   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0 
Other commercial loans  1,908   1,094   241   1,335   170   813   92   94   186   34 
Other agricultural loans  1,262   19   1,103   1,122   144   1,274   991   0   991   0 
Total $19,050  $13,047  $4,230  $17,277  $510  $17,905  $14,878  $655  $15,533  $121 


The following tables includes the average balance of impaired loan receivables by class and the income recognized on these receivables for the three and nine month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

 For the Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2021  September 30, 2020  March 31, 2022  March 31, 2021 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
Cash Basis
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
Cash Basis
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
Cash Basis
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
Cash Basis
 
Real estate loans:                                    
Mortgages $727  $12  $0  $998  $15  $0  $531  $2  $0  $851  $5  $0 
Home Equity  106   4   0   142   5   0   77   1   0   124   1   0 
Commercial  8,902   211   23   10,836   294   20   8,260   66   0   9,238   67   7 
Agricultural  4,513   64   0   3,718   58   0   5,316   28   0   4,590   22   0 
Consumer  1   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0 
Other commercial loans  876   2   0   1,757   2   0   326   1   0   1,121   1   0 
Other agricultural loans  1,069   3   0   1,275   6   0   953   1   0   1,103   2   0 
Total $16,194  $296  $23  $18,729  $380  $20  $15,463  $99  $0  $17,028  $98  $7 

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 For the Three Months Ended 
  September 30, 2021  September 30, 2020 
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
Cash Basis
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
Cash Basis
 
Real estate loans:                  
Mortgages $613  $4  $0  $900  $5  $0 
Home Equity  84   1   0   138   2   0 
Commercial  8,688   77   8   9,436   75   18 
Agricultural  4,454   21   0   3,633   18   0 
   Construction  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Consumer  0   0   0   5   0   0 
Other commercial loans  486   1   0   1,626   0   0 
Other agricultural loans  1,022   0   0   1,259   2   0 
State and political subdivision loans
  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Total $15,347  $104  $8  $16,997  $102  $18 

Credit Quality Information


For commercial real estate, agricultural real estate, construction, other commercial, other agricultural and state and political subdivision loans, management uses a nine grade internal risk rating system to monitor and assess credit quality. The first five categories are considered not criticized and are aggregated as “Pass” rated. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The definitions of each rating are defined below:

Pass (Grades 1-5) – These loans are to customers with credit quality ranging from an acceptable to very high quality and are protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the value of the underlying collateral.

Special Mention (Grade 6) – This loan grade is in accordance with regulatory guidance and includes loans where a potential weakness or risk exists, which could cause a more serious problem if not corrected.

Substandard (Grade 7) – This loan grade is in accordance with regulatory guidance and includes loans that have a well-defined weakness based on objective evidence and be characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful (Grade 8) – This loan grade is in accordance with regulatory guidance and includes loans that have all the weaknesses inherent in a substandard asset. In addition, these weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, based on existing circumstances.

Loss (Grade 9) – This loan grade is in accordance with regulatory guidance and includes loans that are considered uncollectible, or of such value that continuance as an asset is not warranted.


To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay the loan as agreed, the Company’s loan rating process includes several layers of internal and external oversight. The Company’s loan officers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans in each of their portfolios at origination and on an ongoing basis under the supervision of management.  All commercial, agricultural and state and political relationships over $500,000 are reviewed annually to ensure the appropriateness of the loan grade. In addition, the Company engages an external consultant on at least an annual basis to: 1) review a minimum of 50% of the dollar volume of the commercial, agricultural and municipal loan portfolios on an annual basis, 2) review a sample of new loans originated for over $1.0 million in the last year, 3) review a sample of borrowers with commitments greater than or equal to $1.0 million,  4) review selected loan relationships over $750,000 which are over 30 days past due or classified Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful, or Loss, and 5) such other loans which management or the consultant deems appropriate.


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The following tables represent credit exposures by internally assigned grades as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):

September 30, 2021
 Pass  Special Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Loss  Ending Balance 
March 31, 2022
 Pass  
Special
Mention
  Substandard  Doubtful  Loss  
Ending
Balance
 
Real estate loans:                                    
Commercial $621,044  $27,862  $8,579  $0  $0  $657,485  $687,595  $29,919  $7,362  $0  $0  $724,876 
Agricultural  293,926   12,679   5,837   0   0   312,442   286,986   12,665   5,866   0   0   305,517 
Construction  68,408   0   0   0   0   68,408   66,738   0   0   0   0   66,738 
Other commercial loans  88,080   2,908   1,150   50   0   92,188   64,635   3,520   860   36   0   69,051 
Other agricultural loans  26,583   984   995   0   0   28,562   37,989   1,156   759   0   0   39,904 
State and political subdivision loans  47,724   204   0   0   0   47,928   49,582   0   0   0   0   49,582 
Total $1,145,765  $44,637  $16,561  $50  $0  $1,207,013  $1,193,525  $47,260  $14,847  $36  $0  $1,255,668 

December 31, 2020
 Pass  Special Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Loss  Ending Balance 
December 31, 2021
                  
Real estate loans:                                    
Commercial $563,121  $24,329  $8,805  $0  $0  $596,255  $646,137  $35,332  $5,869  $0  $0  $687,338 
Agricultural  289,216   14,307   11,635   0   0   315,158   291,537   15,105   5,369   0   0   312,011 
Construction  35,404   0   0   0   0   35,404   55,036   0   0   0   0   55,036 
Other commercial loans  106,604   3,808   3,672   85   0   114,169   70,932   3,289   316   48   0   74,585 
Other agricultural loans  45,758   1,431   1,590   0   0   48,779   37,800   1,351   701   0   0   39,852 
State and political subdivision loans  58,649   4,372   307   0   0   63,328   45,588   168   0   0   0   45,756 
Total $1,098,752  $48,247  $26,009  $85  $0  $1,173,093  $1,147,030  $55,245  $12,255  $48  $0  $1,214,578 


For residential real estate mortgages, home equity and consumer loans, credit quality is monitored based on whether the loan is performing or non-performing, which is typically based on the aging status of the loan and payment activity, unless a specific action, such as bankruptcy, repossession, death or significant delay in payment occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit event. Non-performing loans include those loans that are considered nonaccrual, described in more detail below, and all loans past due 90 or more days and still accruing. The following table presents the recorded investment in those loan classes based on payment activity as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):

September 30, 2021
 Performing  Non-performing  PCI  Total 
March 31, 2022
 Performing  Non-performing  PCI  Total 
Real estate loans:                        
Mortgages $151,907  $610  $19  $152,536  $152,183  $455  $12  $152,650 
Home Equity  52,256   61   0   52,317   48,917   0   0   48,917 
Consumer  31,040   2   0   31,042   21,460   0   0   21,460 
Total $235,203  $673  $19  $235,895  $222,560  $455  $12  $223,027 
                                
December 31, 2020
 Performing  Non-performing  PCI  Total 
December 31, 2021
 Performing  Non-performing  PCI  Total 
Real estate loans:                                
Mortgages $145,843  $1,039  $20  $146,902  $150,320  $608  $14  $150,942 
Home Equity  54,961   48   0   55,009   50,122   33   0   50,155 
Consumer  30,247   30   0   30,277   25,858   0   0   25,858 
Total $231,051  $1,117  $20  $232,188  $226,300  $641  $14  $226,955 


Aging Analysis of Past Due Loan Receivables


Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following table includes an aging analysis of the recorded investment of past due loan receivables as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):

September 30, 2021
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
  
60-89
Days
Past Due
  
90 Days
Or Greater
  
Total Past
Due
  Current  PCI  
Total
Loans
Receivables
  
90 Days or
Greater and
Accruing
 
March 31, 2022
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
  
60-89
Days
Past Due
  
90 Days
Or Greater
  
Total
Past
Due
  Current  PCI  
Total
Loan
Receivables
  
90 Days or
Greater
and
Accruing
 
Real estate loans:                                                
Mortgages $340  $110  $200  $650  $151,867  $19  $152,536  $37  $567  $86  $207  $860  $151,778  $12  $152,650  $12 
Home Equity  18   8   49   75   52,242   0   52,317   44   60   24   0   84   48,833   0   48,917   0 
Commercial  668   94   2,254   3,016   652,270   2,199   657,485   0   97   719   1,940   2,756   720,011   2,109   724,876   0 
Agricultural  530   10   1,358   1,898   308,893   1,651   312,442   0   671   0   1,368   2,039   301,872   1,606   305,517   0 
Construction  0   0   0   0   68,408   0   68,408   0   0   0   0   0   66,738   0   66,738   0 
Consumer  104   0   2   106   30,936   0   31,042   2   186   3   0   189   21,271   0   21,460   0 
Other commercial loans  52   0   366   418   91,770   0   92,188   0   100   313   117   530   68,521   0   69,051   0 
Other agricultural loans  2   33   0   35   28,527   0   28,562   0   0   0   0   0   39,904   0   39,904   0 
State and political subdivision loans  0   0   0   0   47,928   0   47,928   0   0   0   0   0   49,582   0   49,582   0 
Total $1,714  $255  $4,229  $6,198  $1,432,841  $3,869  $1,442,908  $83  $1,681  $1,145  $3,632  $6,458  $
1,468,510  $3,727  $1,478,695  $12 
                                                                
Loans considered non-accrual $477  $10  $4,146  $4,633  $4,225  $0  $8,858      $272  $
457  $3,620  $4,349  $3,461  $0  $7,810     
Loans still accruing  1,237   245   83   1,565   1,428,616   3,869   1,434,050       1,409   688   12   2,109   1,465,049   3,727   1,470,885     
Total $1,714  $255  $4,229  $6,198  $1,432,841  $3,869  $1,442,908      $1,681  $1,145  $3,632  $6,458  $1,468,510  $3,727  $1,478,695     

December 31, 2020
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
  
60-89
Days
Past Due
  
90 Days
Or Greater
  
Total Past
Due
  Current  PCI  
Total
Loans
Receivables
  
90 Days or
Greater and
Accruing
 
December 31, 2021
                        
Real estate loans:                                                
Mortgages $864  $414  $518  $1,796  $145,086  $20  $146,902  $252  $220  $170  $209  $599  $150,329  $14  $150,942  $13 
Home Equity  152   62   34   248   54,761   0   55,009   23   103   0   33   136   50,019   0   50,155   33 
Commercial  836   439   1,822   3,097   590,221   2,937   596,255   70   127   115   1,969   2,211   682,982   2,145   687,338   0 
Agricultural  2,283   0   1,329   3,612   309,860   1,686   315,158   150   31   0   1,367   1,398   308,970   1,643   312,011   0 
Construction  0   0   0   0   35,404   0   35,404   0   0   0   0   0   55,036   0   55,036   0 
Consumer  147   9   30   186   30,091   0   30,277   30   163   1   0   164   25,694   0   25,858   0 
Other commercial loans  930   0   133   1,063   112,874   232   114,169   0   17   10   92   119   74,466   0   74,585   0 
Other agricultural loans  1,044   0   0   1,044   47,735   0   48,779   0   10   0   0   10   39,842   0   39,852   0 
State and political subdivision loans  0   0   0   0   63,328   0   63,328   0   0   0   0   0   45,756   0   45,756   0 
Total $6,256  $924  $3,866  $11,046  $1,389,360  $4,875  $1,405,281  $525  $671  $296  $3,670  $4,637  $1,433,094  $3,802  $1,441,533  $46 
                                
Loans considered non-accrual $3,032  $28  $3,341  $6,401  $4,331  $0  $10,732      $0  $0  $3,624  $3,624  $3,992  $0  $7,616     
Loans still accruing  3,224   896   525   4,645   1,385,029   4,875   1,394,549       671   296   46   1,013   1,429,102   3,802   1,433,917     
Total $6,256  $924  $3,866  $11,046  $1,389,360  $4,875  $1,405,281      $671  $296  $3,670  $4,637  $1,433,094  $3,802  $1,441,533     

1715

Nonaccrual Loans


Loans are considered for non-accrual status upon reaching 90 days delinquency, although the Company may be receiving partial payments of interest and partial repayments of principal on such loans, or if full payment of principal and interest is not expected. Additionally, if management is made aware of other information including bankruptcy, repossession, death, or legal proceedings, the loan may be placed on non-accrual status. If a loan is 90 days or more past due and is well secured and in the process of collection, it may still be considered accruing.


The following table reflects the loan receivables, excluding PCI loans, on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. The balances are presented by class of loan receivable (in thousands):

 September 30, 2021  December 31, 2020 
Real estate loans:      
Mortgages $573  $787 
Home Equity  17   25 
Commercial  3,778   4,529 
Agricultural  3,196   3,133 
Other commercial loans  416   1,284 
Other agricultural loans  878   974 
  $8,858  $10,732 

Loan Modifications Related to COVID-19


The Company has elected to follow the loan modification guidance under Section 4013 of the CARES Act with regard to COVID-19 modifications made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of either January 1, 2022 or the 60th day after the end of the COVID-19 national emergency. Under section 4013 of the CARES Act, loans less than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019 will be considered current for COVID-19 modifications. A financial institution can then suspend the requirements under GAAP for loan modifications related to COVID-19 that would otherwise be categorized as a TDR, and suspend any determination of a loan modified as a result of COVID-19 as being a TDR, including the requirement to determine impairment for accounting purposes. Similarly, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has confirmed that short-term modifications made on a good-faith basis in response to COVID-19 to loan customers who were current prior to any relief are not TDRs. A modification of six months or less is considered to be a short-term loan modification. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has prudently executed loan modifications for existing loan customers, which includes deferrals of interest and in certain cases deferrals of principal and interest. The following table presents information regarding loans which were subject to a loan modification related to COVID-19 during 2021, with balances as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, as well as the balance by modification type as of September 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands).

 
Number of
loans
  
Balance as of
December 31, 2020
  
Number of
loans
  
Balance as of
September 30, 2021
  
Principal and
Interest Deferral
  
Principal
Deferral
  
% of loans as of
September 30, 2021
  March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Real estate loans:                           
Mortgages  1  $209   0  $0  $0  $0   0.00% $443  $595 
Home Equity  1   49   0   0   0   0   0.00%
Commercial  12   26,039   0   0   0   0   0.97%  2,984   2,945 
Agricultural  3   181   0   0   0   0   0.00%  3,083   3,133 
Other commercial loans  2   249   0   0   0   0   0.00%  567   140 
Total  19  $26,727   0  $0  $0  $0   0.00%
Other agricultural loans  733   803 
 $7,810  $7,616 

1816

Troubled Debt Restructurings


In situations where, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’sborrower's financial difficulties, management may grant a concession for other than an insignificant period of time to the borrower that would not otherwise be considered, the related loan is classified as a Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR). Management strives to identify borrowers in financial difficulty early and work with them to structure more affordable terms before their loan reaches nonaccrual status. These restructured terms may include rate reductions, principal forgiveness, payment forbearance and other actions intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral. In cases where borrowers are granted new terms that provide for a reduction of interest or principal, or both, management measures any impairment on the restructuring by calculating the present value of the revised loan terms and comparing this balance to the Company’s investment in the loan prior to the restructuring. As these loans are individually evaluated, they are excluded from pooled portfolios when calculating the allowance for loan and lease losses and a separate allocation within the allowance for loan and lease losses is provided. Management continually evaluates loans that are considered TDRs, including payment history under the modified loan terms, the borrower’s ability to continue to repay the loan based on continued evaluation of their operating results and cash flows from operations.  As of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, included within the allowance for loan losses are reserves of $91,000 and $257,000 respectively,$26,000 that are associated with loans modified as TDRs.


Loan modifications that are considered TDRs completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 
  Number of contracts  Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment  Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment 
  Interest Modification  Term Modification  Interest Modification  Term Modification  Interest Modification  Term Modification 
Real estate loans:                  
Commercial  0   3  $
0  $
1,407  $
0  $
1,407 
Total  0   3  $0  $1,407  $0  $1,407 

 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 
 ��Number of contracts  Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment  Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment 
  Interest Modification  Term Modification  Interest Modification  Term Modification  Interest Modification  Term Modification 
Real estate loans:                  
Commercial  0   1  $0  $276  $0  $276 
Consumer
  0   1   0   3   0   3 
Total  0   2  $0  $279  $0  $279 

 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 
  Number of contracts  Pre-modification Outstanding Recorded Investment  Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment 
  Interest Modification  Term Modification  Interest Modification  Term Modification  Interest Modification  Term Modification 
Real estate loans:                  
Commercial  0   3  $0  $682  $0  $682 
Agricultural  0   1   0   150   0   150 
Consumer  0   1   0   3   0   3 
Total  0   5  $0  $835  $0  $835 


There were 0 loan modifications that were considered TDRs during the three months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Loan modifications that are considered TDRs completed during the three months ended March 31, 2021 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 
  Number of contracts  
Pre-modification Outstanding
Recorded Investment
  
Post-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investment
 
  
Interest
Modification
  
Term
Modification
  
Interest
Modification
  
Term
Modification
  
Interest
Modification
  
Term
Modification
 
                   
Real estate loans:                  
Commercial  0   2  $0  $290  $0  $290 
Total  0   2  $0
  $290  $0
  $290
 


Recidivism, or the borrower defaulting on its obligation pursuant to a modified loan, results in the loan once again becoming a non-accrual loan. Recidivism on modified loans occurs at a notably higher rate than do defaults on new origination loans, so modified loans present a higher risk of loss than do new origination loans.The following table presents the recorded investment in loans that were modified as TDRs during each 12-month period prior to the current reporting periods, which began January 1, 2020 and 2019 (9 month periods) and July 1, 2021 and 2020 (3 month periods), respectively, and that subsequently defaulted during these reporting periods (dollars in thousands):

 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Nine Months Ended
 
 September 30, 2021
 September 30, 2020
 September 30, 2021
 September 30, 2020
 
 Number of contracts Recorded investment Number of contracts Recorded investment Number of contracts Recorded investment Number of contracts Recorded investment 
Real estate loans:                
     Commercial  0  $0   1  $110   0  $0   1  $110 
Total recidivism  0  $0   1  $110   0  $0   1  $110 

Allowance for Loan Losses


The following table segregates the allowance for loan losses (ALLL) into the amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively (in thousands):

 September 30, 2021  December 31, 2020  March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021 
 
Individually evaluated for
impairment
  
Collectively evaluated for
impairment
  Total  
Individually evaluated for
impairment
  
Collectively evaluated for
impairment
  Total  
Individually evaluated for
impairment
  
Collectively evaluated for
impairment
  Total  
Individually evaluated for
impairment
  
Collectively evaluated for
impairment
  Total 
Real estate loans:                                    
Residential $14  $1,176  $1,190  $18  $1,156  $1,174  $11  $1,059  $1,070  $12  $1,135  $1,147 
Commercial  85   7,593   7,678   95   6,121   6,216   56   8,338   8,394   61   8,038   8,099 
Agricultural  17   4,729   4,746   83   4,870   4,953   14   4,502   4,516   14   4,715   4,729 
Construction  0   538   538   0   122   122   0   497   497   0   434   434 
Consumer  0   318   318   0   321   321   0   210   210   0   262   262 
Other commercial loans  34   1,097   1,131   170   1,056   1,226   429   951   1,380   34   989   1,023 
Other agricultural loans  63   385   448   144   720   864   0   551   551   0   558   558 
State and political subdivision loans  0   296   296   0   479   479   0   285   285   0   281   281 
Unallocated  0   989   989   0   460   460   0   653   653   0   771   771 
Total $213  $17,121  $17,334  $510  $15,305  $15,815  $510  $17,046  $17,556  $121  $17,183  $17,304 


The following tables roll forward the balance of the ALLL by portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively (in thousands):

 For the three months ended September 30, 2021  For the three months ended March 31, 2022 
 
Balance at
June 30, 2021
  Charge-offs  Recoveries  Provision  
Balance at
September 30, 2021
  
Balance at
December 31, 2021
  Charge-offs  Recoveries  Provision  
Balance at
March 31, 2022
 
Real estate loans:                              
Residential $1,174  $0  $0  $
16  $
1,190  $1,147  $0  $0  $(77) $1,070 
Commercial  7,106   0   0   572   7,678   8,099   0   0   295   8,394 
Agricultural  4,706   0   0   40   4,746   4,729   0   0   (213)  4,516 
Construction  496   0   0   42   538   434   0   0   63   497 
Consumer  85   (7)  4   236   318   262   (5)  5   (52)  210 
Other commercial loans  1,328   0   6   (203)  1,131   1,023   0   2   355   1,380 
Other agricultural loans  583   0   0   (135)  448   558   0   0   (7)  551 
State and political subdivision loans  404   0   0   (108)  296   281   0   0   4   285 
Unallocated  1,049   0   0   (60)  989   771   0   0   (118)  653 
Total $16,931  $(7) $
10  $
400  $
17,334  $17,304  $(5) $7  $250  $17,556 

 For the three months ended September 30, 2020  For the three months ended March 31, 2021 
 
Balance at
June 30, 2020
  Charge-offs  Recoveries  Provision  
Balance at
September 30, 2020
  
Balance at
December 31, 2020
  Charge-offs  Recoveries  Provision  
Balance at
March 31, 2021
 
Real estate loans:                              
Residential $1,206  $0  $0  $13  $1,219  $1,174  $0  $0  $(7) $1,167 
Commercial  4,944   (220)  3   579   5,306   6,216   0   89   378   6,683 
Agricultural  5,061   (4)  19   (270)  4,806   4,953   0   0   (36)  4,917 
Construction  81   0   0   4   85   122   0   0   29   151 
Consumer  362   (12)  3   (1)  352   321   (4)  6   (86)  237 
Other commercial loans  1,201   (1)  4   26   1,230   1,226   0   4   274   1,504 
Other agricultural loans  821   0   0   (86)  735   864   0   0   (75)  789 
State and political subdivision loans  547   0   0   (33)  514   479   0   0   (9)  470 
Unallocated  604   0   0   318   922   460   0   0   182   642 
Total $14,827  $(237) $29  $550  $15,169  $15,815  $(4) $99  $650  $16,560 

 For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 
  
Balance at
December 31, 2020
  Charge-offs  Recoveries  Provision  
Balance at
September 30, 2021
 
Real estate loans:               
Residential $1,174  $0  $0  $16  $1,190 
Commercial  6,216   0   89   1,373  
7,678 
Agricultural  4,953   0   0   (207) 
4,746 
Construction  122   0   0   416  
538 
Consumer  321   (16)  16   (3) 
318 
Other commercial loans  1,226   (133)  13   25  
1,131 
Other agricultural loans  864   0   0   (416) 
448 
State and political subdivision loans  479   0   0   (183) 
296 
Unallocated  460   0   0   529  
989 
Total $15,815  $(149) $118  $1,550  $17,334 
2118


 For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 
  
Balance at
December 31, 2019
  Charge-offs  Recoveries  Provision  
Balance at
September 30, 2020
 
Real estate loans:               
Residential $1,114  $0  $0  $105  $1,219 
Commercial  4,549   (221)  37   941   5,306 
Agricultural  5,022   (4)   19   (231)   4,806 
Construction  43   0   0   42   85 
Consumer  112   (30)  15   255   352 
Other commercial loans  1,255   (1)   9   (33)  1,230 
Other agricultural loans  961   0   0   (226)  735 
State and political subdivision loans  536   0   0   (22)   514 
Unallocated  253   0   0   669   922 
Total $13,845  $(256) $80  $1,500  $15,169 


The Company allocates the ALLL based on the factors described below, which conform to the Company’s loan classification policy and credit quality measurements. In reviewing risk within the Company’s loan portfolio, management has determined there to be several different risk categories within the loan portfolio. The ALLL consists of amounts applicable to: (i) residential real estate loans; (ii) residential real estate home equity loans; (iii) commercial real estate loans; (iv) agricultural real estate loans; (v) real estate construction loans; (vi) other commercial and agricultural loans; (vii) consumer loans; (viii) other agricultural loans and (ix) state and political subdivision loans. Factors considered in this process include general loan terms, collateral, and availability of historical data to support the analysis. Historical loss percentages are calculated and used as the basis for calculating allowance allocations. Certain qualitative factors are evaluated to determine additional inherent risks in the loan portfolio, which are not necessarily reflected in the historical loss percentages. These factors are then added to the historical allocation percentage to get the adjusted factor to be applied to non-classified loans. The following qualitative factors are analyzed:

Level of and trends in delinquencies and impaired/classified loans
Change in volume and severity of past due loans
Volume and severity of non-accrual loans
Volume and severity of classified, adversely or graded loans;
Level of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries;
Trends in volume, terms and nature of the loan portfolio;
Effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards and any other changes in lending and recovery policies, procedures and practices;
Changes in the quality of the Company’s loan review system;
Experience, ability and depth of lending management and other relevant staff;
National, state, regional and local economic trends and business conditions
General economic conditions
Unemployment rates
Inflation rate/ Consumer Price Index
Changes in values of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans;
Industry conditions including the effects of external factors such as competition, legal, and regulatory requirements on the level of estimated credit losses;
Existence and effect of any credit concentrations, and changes in the level of such concentrations; and
Any change in the level of board oversight.


The Company analyzes its loan portfolio at least each quarter to determine the adequacy of its ALLL.



Loans determined to be TDRs are impaired and for purposes of estimating the ALLL must be individually evaluated for impairment. In calculating the impairment, the Company calculates the present value utilizing an analysis of discounted cash flows. If the present value calculated is below the recorded investment of the loan, impairment is recognized by a charge to the provision for loan and lease losses and a credit to the ALLL.
22



For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022, the allowance for all categories was decreased due to a general improvement in economic activity and unemployment and a return to levels experienced prior to the the Covid-19 pandemic.


For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the allowance for commercial real estate loans increased due to loans acquired as part of the MidCoast acquisition maturing and then renewed and becoming subject to the Company’s allowance calculation. The factor related to volume and severity of past due loans was decreased for other commercial loans due to a decrease in past due loans. The factor related to the volume and severity of classified, adversely or graded loans was decreased for state and political loans due to a decrease in classified loans.


For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the allowance for commercial real estate loans and other commercial loans increased due to loans acquired as part of the MidCoast acquisition maturing and then renewed and becoming subject to the Company’s allowance calculation. The factor related to level of past due loans for residential real estate loans and other commercial loans was decreased due to a decrease in past due loans. The factor related to volume of non-accrual loans was decreased for commercial real estate loans due to a decrease in the volume of non-accrual loans. The factor related to the volume and severity of classified, adversely or graded loans as decreased for agricultural real estate, other agricultural and state and political loans due to a decrease in classified loans. The factors for trends in volume, terms and nature of the portfolio, experience and depth of lending management and relevant staff, and changes in value of underlying value of collateral were increased for the construction loan portfolio due to the increase in the overall size of the portfolio, the increase in the size of individual construction loans and the complexity of the construction projects funded.


For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the allowance for commercial real estate, agricultural real estate and other agricultural loans was increased due to a general deterioration in economic activity as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, residential real estate loans was increased due to an increase in past due loans. The factor related to the volume and severity of classified, adversely or graded loans was decreased for municipal loans, agriculture real estate loans and other agricultural loans due to a decrease in classified loans.  The decrease in the provision for agricultural real estate loans and  other agricultural loans is due to the decrease in outstanding loans in these loan portfolios as of September 30, 2020 compared to September 30, 2020.



For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the allowance for all categories was increased due to a general deterioration in economic activity and increase in unemployment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, commercial real estate was increased due to an increase in past due and nonaccrual loans. Factors related to residential real estate were increased due to an increase in past due loans. The factor related to the volume and severity of classified, adversely or graded loans was decreased for municipal loans, agriculture real estate loans and other agricultural loans due to a decrease in classified loans. The decrease in the provision for other agricultural loans is due to the decrease in outstanding loans in these loan portfolios as of September 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019.

Foreclosed Assets Held For Sale


Foreclosed assets acquired in settlement of loans are carried at fair value, less estimated costs to sell, and are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, included within other assets are $1,268,000$1,131,000 and $1,836,000,$1,180,000, respectively, of foreclosed assets. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, included within the foreclosed assets are $269,000$381,000 of consumer residential mortgages that were foreclosed on or received via a deed in lieu transaction prior to the period end. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Company had initiated formal foreclosure proceedings on $239,000$160,000 of consumer residential mortgages, which had not yet been transferred into foreclosed assets. In accordance with various state regulations, foreclosure actions have been suspended into the fourth quarter.

Note 6 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets


The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):

 September 30, 2021  December 31, 2020  March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021 
 
Gross
carrying
value
  
Accumulated
amortization
  
Net
carrying
value
  
Gross
carrying
value
  
Accumulated
amortization
  
Net
carrying
value
  
Gross
carrying
value
  
Accumulated
amortization
  
Net
carrying
value
  
Gross
carrying
value
  
Accumulated
amortization
  
Net
carrying
value
 
Amortized intangible assets (1):                                    
MSRs $2,513  $(1,335) $1,178  $2,153  $(1,131) $1,022  $2,541  $(1,408) $1,133  $2,499  $(1,326) $1,173 
Core deposit intangibles  1,943   (1,444)  499   1,943   (1,297)  646   1,943   (1,529)  414   1,943   (1,489)  454 
Total amortized intangible assets $4,456  $(2,779) $1,677  $4,096  $(2,428) $1,668  $4,484  $(2,937) $1,547  $4,442  $(2,815) $1,627 
Unamortized intangible assets:                                                
Goodwill $31,376          $31,376          $31,376          $31,376         

(1) Excludes fully amortized intangible assets


The following table provides the current year and estimated future amortization expense for amortized intangible assets for the next five years (in thousands). We based our projections of amortization expense shown below on existing asset balances at September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Future amortization expense may vary from these projections:

 MSRs  Core deposit intangibles  Total  MSRs  Core deposit intangibles  Total 
Three months ended September 30, 2021 (actual)
 $65  $49  $114 
Nine months ended September 30, 2021 (actual)
  204   147   351 
Three months ended September 30, 2020 (actual)
  46   57   103 
Nine months ended September 30, 2020 (actual)
  144   162   306 
Three months ended March 31, 2022 (actual)
 $82  $40  $122 
Three months ended March 31, 2021 (actual)
  72   49   121 
Estimate for year ending December 31,                        
Remaining 2021  81   45   126 
2022  289   156   445 
Remaining 2022  230   116   346 
2023  230   121   351   252   121   373 
2024  181   85   266   199   86   285 
2025  137   50   187   152   50   202 
2026  112   17   129 
Thereafter  260   42   302   188   24   212 
Total $1,178  $499  $1,677  $1,133  $414  $1,547 

Note 7 – Employee Benefit Plans


For additional detailed disclosure on the Company’sCompany's pension and employee benefits plans, please refer to Note 11 of the Company’sCompany's Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.


Noncontributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan


The Bank sponsors a trusteed noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (“Pension Plan”) covering substantially all employees and officers hired prior to January 1, 2007. The Bank’s funding policy is to make annual contributions, if needed, based upon the funding formula developed by the plans’ actuary. Any employee with a hire date of January 1, 2007 or later is not eligible to participate in the Pension Plan.


In lieu of the Pension Plan, employees with a hire date of January 1, 2007 or later are eligible to receive, after meeting certain length of service requirements, an annual discretionary 401(k) plan contribution from the Bank equal to a percentage of an employee’s base compensation.  The contribution amount, if any, is placed in a separate account within the 401(k) plan and is subject to a vesting requirement.


For employees who are eligible to participate in the Pension Plan, the Pension Plan requires benefits to be paid to eligible employees based primarily upon age and compensation rates during employment.  Upon retirement or other termination of employment, employees can elect either an annuity benefit or a lump sum distribution of vested benefits in the Pension Plan.


The following sets forth the components of net periodic benefit costs of the Pension Plan and the line item on the Consolidated Statement of Income where such amounts are included, for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
  
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
  
 2021  2020  2021  2020 
Affected line item on the Consolidated
Statement of Income
 2022  2021 Affected line item on the Consolidated Statement of Income
Service cost $78  $82  $303  $247 Salary and Employee Benefits $78  $110 Salary and Employee Benefits
Interest cost  55   83   215   249 Other Expenses  59   82 Other Expenses
Expected return on plan assets  (208)  (215)  (712)  (646)Other Expenses  (203)  (252)Other  Expenses
Partial Settlement  0   0   0   307 Other Expenses
Net amortization and deferral  94   59   267   175 Other Expenses  36   91 Other Expenses
Net periodic benefit cost $19  $9  $73  $332   $(30) $31  


The Bank does 0t expect to contribute to the Pension Plan during 20212022.


Restricted Stock Plan


The Company maintains a Restricted Stock Plan (the “Plan”) whereby employees and non-employee corporate directors are eligible to receive awards of restricted stock based upon performance related requirements.  Awards granted under the Plan are in the form of the Company’s common stock and are subject to certain vesting requirements including continuous employment or service with the Company.  In April of 2016, the Company’s stockholders authorized a total of 150,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be made available under the Plan. As of September 30, 2021, 119,637March 31, 2022, 119,312 shares remain available to be issued under the Plan.  The Plan assists the Company in attracting, retaining and motivating employees to make substantial contributions to the success of the Company and to increase the emphasis on the use of equity as a key component of compensation.


The following table details the vesting, awarding and forfeiting of restricted stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021:March 31, 2022:
       
 Three months  
Nine months
 
  
Unvested
Shares
  
Weighted
Average
Market Price
  
Unvested
Shares
  
Weighted
Average
Market Price
 
Outstanding, beginning of period  6,622  $57.74   10,202  $55.93 
Granted  795   63.12   4,414   60.21 
Forfeited  0   0   (60)  (54.07)
Vested  0  0  (7,139)  (56.44)
Outstanding, end of period  7,417  $58.32   7,417  $58.32 

 Three months 
  
Unvested
Shares
  
Weighted
Average
Market Price
 
Outstanding, beginning of period  6,954  $58.51 
Granted  79   62.65 
Forfeited  (40)  58.01 
Vested  (61)  57.56 
Outstanding, end of period  6,932  $58.57 


Compensation expense related to restricted stock is recognized, based on the market price of the stock at the grant date, over the vesting period. Compensation expense related to restricted stock was $239,000 and $248,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, compensation expense totaled $79,000$77,000 and $83,000,$84,000, respectively. At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the total compensation cost related to nonvested awards that had not yet been recognized was $433,000,$406,000, which is expected to be recognized over the next three years.years.

Note 8 – Accumulated Comprehensive Income


The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

 Nine months ended September 30, 2021  Three months ended March 31, 2022 
 
Unrealized gain
(loss) on available
for sale securities (a)
  
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items (a)
  
Unrealized loss
on interest rate
swap (a)
  Total  
Unrealized gain (loss) on
available for sale
securities (a)
  
Defined Benefit Pension
Items (a)
  
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
interest rate
swap (a)
  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2020
 $6,058  $(3,462) $(9) $2,587 
Balance as of December 31, 2021
 $304  $(1,968) $1,509  $(155)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (net of tax)  (2,827)  0   1,175   (1,652)  (16,580)  0   1,910   (14,670)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax)  (167)  201   0   34   0   28   32   60 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
  (2,994)  201   1,175   (1,618)  (16,580)  28   1,942   (14,610)
Balance as of September 30, 2021
 $3,064  $(3,261) $1,166  $969 
Balance as of March 31, 2022
 $(16,276) $(1,940) $3,451  $(14,765)

 Nine months ended September 30, 2020 
  
Unrealized gain (loss)
on available for sale
securities (a)
  
Defined
Benefit
Pension Items
(a)
  
Unrealized loss
on interest rate
swap (a)
  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2019 $2,290  $(2,919) $0  $(629)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (net of tax)  3,705   0   (353)  3,352 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax)  (239)  381   0   142 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)  3,466   381   (353)  3,494 
Balance as of September 30, 2020
 $5,756  $(2,538) $(353) $2,865 

 Three months ended September 30, 2021 
  
Unrealized gain
(loss) on available
for sale securities (a)
  
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items (a)
  
Unrealized loss
on interest rate
swap (a)
  Total 
Balance as of June 30, 2021
 $3,923  $(3,326) $1,013  $1,610 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (net of tax)  (731)  0   153   (578)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax)  (128)  65   0   (63)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)  (859)  65   153   (641)
Balance as of September 30, 2021
 $3,064  $(3,261) $1,166  $969 

 Three months ended September 30, 2020  Three months ended March 31, 2021 
 
Unrealized gain (loss)
on available for sale
securities (a)
  
Defined Benefit
Pension Items
(a)
  
Unrealized loss
on interest rate
swap (a)
  Total  
Unrealized gain (loss) on
available for sale
securities (a)
  
Defined Benefit Pension
Items (a)
  
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
interest rate
swap (a)
  Total 
Balance as of June 30, 2020
 $5,938  $(2,585) $(446) $2,907 
Balance as of December 31, 2020
 $6,058  $(3,462) $(9) $2,587 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (net of tax)  (35)  0   93   58   (3,235)  0   1,590   (1,645)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax)  (147)  47   0   (100)  (39)  72   27   60 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)  (182)  47   93   (42)  (3,274)  72   1,617   (1,585)
Balance as of September 30, 2020
 $5,756  $(2,538) $(353) $2,865 
Balance as of March 31, 2021
 $2,784  $(3,390) $1,608  $1,002 

(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate debits on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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The following table presents the significant amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
Amount reclassified from
accumulated comprehensive
income (loss) (a)
 Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
  Three Months Ended September 30,  
  2021  2020  
Unrealized gains and losses on
available for sale securities
           
  $162  $185 Available for sale securities gains, net
   (34)  (38)Provision for income taxes
  $128  $147 
                  
Defined benefit pension items               
  $(81) $(59)Other expenses
   16   12 Provision for income taxes
  $(65) $(47)
                  
Total reclassifications $63  $100  

Nine Months Ended September 30,
Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
Amount reclassified from
accumulated comprehensive
income (loss) (a)
 Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
 Three Months Ended March 31,  
 2021  2020   2022  2021  
Unrealized gains and losses on
available for sale securities
                          
 $212  $302 Available for sale securities gains, net
  (45)  (63)Provision for income taxes $0  $50 Available for sale securities gains, net
 $167  $239 
  0   (11)Provision for income taxes
                       $0  $39 Net of tax
Defined benefit pension items                                  
 $(254) $(482)Other expenses $(36) $(91)Other expenses
  53   101 Provision for income taxes  8   19 Provision for income taxes
 $(201) $(381)
 $(28) $(72)Net of tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap              

 $(40) $(34)Interest expense
  8   7 Provision for income taxes
 $(32) $(27)Net of tax
                                    
Total reclassifications $(34) $(142)  $(60) $(60) 

(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate expenses and other amounts indicate income on the Consolidated Statement of Income

Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements


The Company has established a hierarchal disclosure framework associated with the level of pricing observability utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value. The three broad levels defined by this hierarchy are as follows:

Level I:Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.

Level II:Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities include items for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, and items that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

Level III:Assets and liabilities that have little to no pricing observability as of the reported date. These items do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.


A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.


In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality, the Company’s creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. Our valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstances that caused the transfer, which generally coincides with the Company’s monthly and/or quarterly valuation process.

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Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis


The fair values of equity securities and securities available for sale are determined by quoted prices in active markets, when available, and classified as Level I. If quoted market prices are not available, the fair value is determined by a matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique, widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities and classified as Level II. The fair values consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things.


The following tables present the assets and liabilities reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at their fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands). Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

September 30, 2021
 Level I  Level II  Level III  Total 
March 31, 2022
 Level I  Level II  Level III  Total 
Fair value measurements on a recurring basis:                        
Assets:            
Assets            
Equity securities $2,219  $0  $0  $2,219  $2,444  $0  $0  $2,444 
Available for sale securities:                                
U.S. Agency securities  0   68,256   0   68,256   0   74,532   0   74,532 
U.S. Treasury securities  103,719   0   0   103,719   146,690   0   0   146,690 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  0   108,831   0   108,831   0   117,990   0   117,990 
Corporate obligations  0   10,937   0   10,937   0   10,048   0   10,048 
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities  0   105,300   0   105,300   0   112,211   0   112,211 
Other Assets
                                
Derivative instruments  0   3,390   0   3,390   0   10,816   0   10,816 
Liabilities:                
Liabilities                
Derivative instruments  0   (1,913)  0   (1,913)  0   (6,448)  0   (6,448)

December 31, 2020
 Level I  Level II  Level III  Total 
December 31, 2021
 Level I  Level II  Level III  Total 
Fair value measurements on a recurring basis:                        
Assets:            
Assets            
Equity securities $1,931  $0  $0  $1,931  $2,270  $0  $0  $2,270 
Available for sale securities:                                
U.S. Agency securities  0   81,416   0   81,416   0   73,945   0   73,945 
U.S. Treasuries securities  28,043   0   0   28,043   115,347   0   0   115,347 
Obligations of state and political subdivisions  0   102,972   0   102,972   0   112,021   0   112,021 
Corporate obligations  0   6,509   0   6,509   0   10,333   0   10,333 
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities  0   76,249   0   76,249   0   100,756   0   100,756 
Other Assets
                
Derivative instruments  0   1,111   0   1,111   0   4,011   0   4,011 
Liabilities:                
Liabilities                
Derivative instruments  0   (1,122)  0   (1,122)  0   (2,101)  0   (2,101)

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Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis


Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 are included in the table below (in thousands):

September 30, 2021
 Level I  Level II  Level III  Total 
March 31, 2022
 Level I  Level II  Level III  Total 
Impaired Loans $0  $0  $3,031  $3,031  $0  $0  $490  $490 
Other real estate owned  0   0   631   631   0   0   743   743 
                                
December 31, 2020
 Level I  Level II  Level III  Total 
December 31, 2021
 Level I  Level II  Level III  Total 
Impaired Loans $0  $0  $3,243  $3,243  $0  $0  $459  $459 
Other real estate owned  0   0   1,700   1,700   0   0   552   552 

Impaired Loans - The Company has measured impairment on impaired loans generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral.  Fair value is generally determined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties. In some cases, management may adjust the appraised value due to the age of the appraisal, changes in market conditions, or observable deterioration of the property since the appraisal was completed.   Additionally, management makes estimates about expected costs to sell the property which are also included in the net realizable value.  If the fair value of the collateral dependent loan is less than the carrying amount of the loan a specific reserve for the loan is made in the allowance for loan losses or a charge-off is taken to reduce the loan to the fair value of the collateral (less estimated selling costs) and the loan is included in the table above as a Level III measurement.  If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the carrying amount of the loan, then the loan is not included in the table above as it is not currently being carried at its fair value. The fair values above excluded estimated selling costs of $309,000$67,000 and $356,000$47,000 at March 31, 2022September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) – OREO is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated costs to sell, which is measured at the date of foreclosure.  If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the carrying amount of the loan, no charge-off or adjustment is necessary, the loan is not considered to be carried at fair value, and is therefore not included in the table above. If the fair value of the collateral is less than the carrying amount of the loan, management will charge the loan down to its estimated realizable value. The fair value of OREO is based on the appraised value of the property, which is generally unadjusted by management and is based on comparable sales for similar properties in the same geographic region as the subject property, and is included in the above table as a Level II measurement.  In some cases, management may adjust the appraised value due to the age of the appraisal, changes in market conditions, or observable deterioration of the property since the appraisal was completed.  In these cases, the loans are categorized in the above table as a Level III measurement since these adjustments are considered to be unobservable inputs. Income and expenses from operations and further declines in the fair value of the collateral subsequent to foreclosure are included in net expenses from OREO.


The following table provides a listing of the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement process for items valued utilizing Level III techniques (dollars in thousands).

September 30, 2021
 Fair Value Valuation Technique(s)Unobservable input Range  Weighted average 
March 31, 2022
 Fair Value Valuation Technique(s)Unobservable input Range  Weighted average 
Impaired Loans $3,031 Appraised Collateral ValuesDiscount for time since appraisal  0-100%  15.89% $490 Appraised Collateral ValuesDiscount for time since appraisal  0-100%  15.84%
         Selling costs  5%-10%  9.56%         Selling costs  5%-10%  6.73%
         Holding period 0 - 12 months  11.91 months          Holding period 0 - 12 months  11.42 months 
                          
Other real estate owned  631 Appraised Collateral ValuesDiscount for time since appraisal  20-41%  39.67%  743 Appraised Collateral ValuesDiscount for time since appraisal  19-44%  35.56%

December 31, 2020
 Fair Value Valuation Technique(s)Unobservable input Range  Weighted average 
December 31, 2021
 Fair Value Valuation Technique(s)Unobservable input Range  Weighted average 
Impaired Loans  3,243 Appraised Collateral ValuesDiscount for time since appraisal  0-100%  20.61%  459 Appraised Collateral ValuesDiscount for time since appraisal  0-100%  23.38%
         Selling costs  5%-10%  9.51%         Selling costs  8%-10%  8.27%
         Holding period 6 - 12 months  11.65 months          Holding period 6 - 12 months  11.52 months 
                          
Other real estate owned  1,700 Appraised Collateral ValuesDiscount for time since appraisal  20-31%  28.67%  552 Appraised Collateral ValuesDiscount for time since appraisal  20-44%  41.76%

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Financial Instruments Not Required to be Measured or Reported at Fair Value


The carrying amount and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are not required to be measured or reported at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows (in thousands):

September 30, 2021
 
Carrying
Amount
  Fair Value  Level I  Level II  Level III 
March 31, 2022
 
Carrying
Amount
  Fair Value  Level I  Level II  Level III 
Financial assets:                              
Interest bearing time deposits with other banks $11,274  $11,274  $0  $0  $11,274  $10,528  $10,528  $0  $0  $10,528 
Loans held for sale  3,199   3,199   0   0   3,199   644   644   0   0   644 
Net loans  1,425,574   1,430,157   0   0   1,430,157   1,461,139   1,470,482   0   0   1,470,482 
                                        
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits  1,740,969   1,742,914   1,407,228   0   335,686   1,879,090   1,873,517   1,563,148   0   310,369 
Borrowed funds  78,200   77,000   0   0   77,000   68,214   65,144   0   0   65,144 
                                        
December 31, 2020
  
Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value
   Level I
   Level II
   Level III
 
December 31, 2021
  
Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value
   Level I
   Level II
   Level III
 
Financial assets:                                        
Interest bearing time deposits with other banks $13,758  $13,758  $0  $0  $13,758  $11,026  $11,026  $0  $0  $11,026 
Loans held for sale  14,640   14,640   0   0   14,640   4,554   4,554   0   0   4,554 
Net loans  1,389,466   1,404,166   0   0   1,404,166   1,424,229   1,426,698   0   0   1,426,698 
                                        
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits  1,588,858   1,593,738   1,207,666   0   386,075   1,836,151   1,836,179   1,506,535   0   329,644 
Borrowed funds  88,838   88,263   0   0   88,263   73,977   72,346   0   0   72,346 


The carrying amounts for cash and due from banks, bank owned life insurance, regulatory stock, accrued interest receivable and payable approximate fair value and are considered Level I measurements.
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Note 10 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements


In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13,2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which changes the impairment model for most financial assets. This Update is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations.The underlying premise of the Update is that financial assets measured at amortized cost should be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis. The allowance for credit losses should reflect management’s current estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the remaining life of a financial asset. The income statement will be effected for the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. ASU 2016-132016-13 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15,2019, and early adoption is permitted for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15,2018. With certain exceptions, transition to the new requirements will be through a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10,2019-10, Financial Instruments ‒ Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842). This Update defers the effective date of ASU 2016-132016-13 for SEC filers that are eligible to be smaller reporting companies, non-SEC filers, and all other companies to fiscal years beginning after December 15,2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We expect to recognize a one-timeone-time cumulative effect adjustment to the allowance for loan losses as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective, but cannot yet determine the magnitude of any such one-timeone-time adjustment or the overall impact of the new guidance on the consolidated financial statements. In that regard, we have formed a cross-functional working group. The working group is comprised of individuals from various functional areas including credit, loan origination and finance. We are currently working through our implementation plan which includes assessment and documentation of processes, internal controls and data sources; model development and documentation; and system configuration, among other things. We are also in the process of implementing a third-partythird-party vendor solution to assist us in the application of the ASU 2016-13.2016-13. The adoption of the ASU 2016-132016-13 could result in an increase in the allowance for loan losses as a result of changing from an “incurred loss” model, which encompasses allowances for current known and inherent losses within the portfolio, to an “expected loss” model, which encompasses allowances for losses expected to be incurred over the life of the portfolio. While we are currently unable to reasonably estimate the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13,2016-13, we expect that the impact of adoption will be significantly influenced by the composition, characteristics and quality of our loan portfolio as well as the prevailing economic conditions and forecasts as of the adoption date.


In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04,2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. To simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill, the FASB eliminated Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. In computing the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2, an entity had to perform procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities (including unrecognized assets and liabilities) following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Instead, under the amendments in this Update, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting units fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. A public business entity that is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filer should adopt the amendments in this Update for its annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15,2019. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10,2019-10, Financial Instruments ‒ Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842), which deferred the effective date for ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, for smaller reporting companies to fiscal years beginning after December 15,2022, and interim periods within those fiscal years. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


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In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments, which affects a variety of topics in the Codification and applies to all reporting entities within the scope of the affected accounting guidance. Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses amendments are effective for SEC registrants for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other public business entities, the effective date is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and for all other entities, the effective date is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedgingamendments are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2020. For entities that have adopted the amendments in Update 2017-12, the effective date is as of the beginning of the first annual period beginning after the issuance of this Update. Topic 825, Financial Instrumentsamendmentsare effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, Financial Instruments ‒ Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842). This Update defers the effective date of ASU 2016-13 for SEC filers that are eligible to be smaller reporting companies, non-SEC filers and all other companies to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Furthermore, the ASU provides a one-year deferral of the effective dates of the ASUs on derivatives and hedging for companies that are not public business entities. The Company qualifies as a smaller reporting company and does not expect to early adopt these ASUs.


In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05,2019-05, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, Topic 326, which allows entities to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial assets previously measured at amortized cost upon adoption of the new credit losses standard. To be eligible for the transition election, the existing financial asset must otherwise be both within the scope of the new credit losses standard and eligible for the applying the fair value option in ASC 825-10.3.825-10.3. The election must be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is not available for either available-for-sale or held-to-maturity debt securities. For entities that elect the fair value option, the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the financial asset would be recognized through a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings as of the date an entity adopted ASU 2016-13.2016-13. Changes in fair value of that financial asset would subsequently be reported in current earnings. For entities that have not yet adopted ASU 2016-13,2016-13, the effective dates and transition requirements are the same as those in ASU 2016-13.2016-13. For entities that have adopted ASU 2016-13,2016-13, ASU 2019-052019-05 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted once ASU 2016-132016-13 has been adopted. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, 2019-10,Financial Instruments ‒ Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842). The Update defers the effective date of ASU 2016-132016-13 for SEC filers that are eligible to be smaller reporting companies, non-SEC filers and all other companies to fiscal years beginning after December 15,2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company qualifies as a smaller reporting company and does not expect to early adopt ASU 2016-13.2016-13.


In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-11,2019-11, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, to clarify its new credit impairment guidance in ASC 326, based on implementation issues raised by stakeholders. This Update clarified, among other things, that expected recoveries are to be included in the allowance for credit losses for these financial assets; an accounting policy election can be made to adjust the effective interest rate for existing troubled debt restructurings based on the prepayment assumptions instead of the prepayment assumptions applicable immediately prior to the restructuring event; and extends the practical expedient to exclude accrued interest receivable from all additional relevant disclosures involving amortized cost basis. The effective dates in this Update are the same as those applicable for ASU 2019-10.2019-10. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-1, Investments – Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), to clarify that an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in accordance with Topic 321 immediately before applying or upon discontinuing the equity method. The amendments also clarify that, for the purpose of applying paragraph 815-10-15-141(a) an entity should not consider whether, upon the settlement of the forward contract or exercise of the purchased option, individually or with existing investments, the underlying securities would be accounted for under the equity method in Topic 323 or the fair value option, in accordance with the financial instruments guidance in Topic 825. An entity also would evaluate the remaining characteristics in paragraph 815-10-15-141 to determine the accounting for those forward contracts and purchased options. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.


In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-3,Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments. Instruments. This ASU was issued to improve and clarify various financial instruments topics, including the current expected credit losses (CECL) standard issued in 2016. The ASU includes seven issues that describe the areas of improvement and the related amendments to GAAP; they are intended to make the standards easier to understand and apply and to eliminate inconsistencies, and they are narrow in scope and are not expected to significantly change practice for most entities. Among its provisions, the ASU clarifies that all entities, other than public business entities that elected the fair value option, are required to provide certain fair value disclosures under ASC 825, Financial Instruments, in both interim and annual financial statements. It also clarifies that the contractual term of a net investment in a lease under Topic 842 should be the contractual term used to measure expected credit losses under Topic 326. Amendments related to ASU 2019-04 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is not permitted before an entity’s adoption of ASU 2016-01. Amendments related to ASU 2016-13 for entities that have not yet adopted that guidance are effective upon adoption of the amendments in ASU 2016-13. Early adoption is not permitted before an entity’s adoption of ASU 2016-13. Amendments related to ASU 2016-13 for entities that have adopted that guidance are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those years. Other amendments are effective upon issuance of this ASU. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.


In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-4, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, March 2020, to provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the U.S. GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens of the expected market transition from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates, such as Secured Overnight Financing Rate. Entities can elect not to apply certain modification accounting requirements to contracts affected by what the guidance calls reference rate reform, if certain criteria are met. An entity that makes this election would not have to remeasure the contracts at the modification date or reassess a previous accounting determination. Also, entities can elect various optional expedients that would allow them to continue applying hedge accounting for hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform, if certain criteria are met, and can make a one-time election to sell and/or reclassify held-to-maturity debt securities that reference an interest rate affected by reference rate reform. The amendments in this ASU are effective for all entities upon issuance through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.operations.


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In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-6, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20)470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)815-40), which simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity.  This ASU removes from U.S. GAAP the separation models for (1) convertible debt with a cash conversion feature and (2) convertible instruments with a beneficial conversion feature. As a result, entities will not separately present in equity an embedded conversion feature in such debt. Instead, they will account for a convertible debt instrument wholly as debt, and for convertible preferred stock wholly as preferred stock (i.e., as a single unit of account), unless (1) a convertible instrument contains features that require bifurcation as a derivative under ASC 815 or (2) a convertible debt instrument was issued at a substantial premium.  This ASU requires entities to provide expanded disclosures about the terms and features of convertible instruments, how the instruments have been reported in the entity’s financial statements, and information about events, conditions, and circumstances that can affect how to assess the amount or timing of an entity’s future cash flows related to those instruments. The amendments in this ASU are effective for public business entities that are not smaller reporting companies, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  For all other entities, this ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The guidance may be early adopted for fiscal yearsyears beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


In January October 2020,2021, the FASB issued ASU 2020-10, 2021Codification Improvements-, which makes minor technical corrections and clarifications to the ASC. The amendments in Sections B and C of the ASU are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020, for public business entities. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.


In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01,01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional temporary guidance for entities transitioning away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates (IBORs) to new references rates so that derivatives affected by the discounting transition are explicitly eligible for certain optional expedients and exceptions within Topic 848. ASU 2021-012021-01 clarifies that the derivatives affected by the discounting transition are explicitly eligible for certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848. ASU 2021-012021-01 is effective immediately for all entities. Entities may elect to apply the amendments on a full retrospective basis as of any date from the beginning of an interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12,2020, or on a prospective basis to new modifications from any date within an interim period that includes or is subsequent to the date of the issuance of a final update, up to the date that financial statements are available to be issued. The amendments in this update do not apply to contract modifications made, as well as new hedging relationships entered into, after December 31,2022, and to existing hedging relationships evaluated for effectiveness for periods after December 31,2022, except for certain hedging relationships existing as of December 31,2022, that apply certain optional expedients in which the accounting effects are recorded through the end of the hedging relationship. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.


In May 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-04, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Debt – Modifications and Extinguishments (Subtopic 470-50), Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718), and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40), which requires an entity to treat a modification of an equity-classified warrant that does not cause the warrant to become liability-classified as an exchange of the original warrant for a new warrant. This guidance applies whether the modification is structured as an amendment to the terms and conditions of the warrant or as termination of the original warrant and issuance of a new warrant.  An entity should measure the effect of a modification as the difference between the fair value of the modified warrant and the fair value of that warrant immediately before modification. The amendments in this Update are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should apply the amendments prospectively to modifications or exchanges occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments. Early adoption is permitted for all entities, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity elects to early adopt the amendments in this Update in an interim period, the guidance should be applied as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.



In July 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-05,2021-05, Leases (Topic 842), which amends ASC 842 so that lessors are no longer required to recognize a selling loss upon commencement of a lease with variable lease payments that, prior to the amendments, would have been classified as a sales-type or direct financing lease. Furthermore, a lessor must classify as an operating lease any lease that would otherwise be classified as a sales-type or direct financing lease and that would result in the recognition of a selling loss at lease commencement, provided that the lease includes variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate. For public business entities and certain not-for-profit entities and employee benefit plans that have adopted ASC 842, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,2021, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities that have adopted ASC 842, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,2021, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15,2022. All entities that have adopted ASC 842 are permitted to early adopt the amendments in ASU 2021-05.2021-05. The amendments in ASU 2021-052021-05 are effective as of the same date as the guidance in ASC 842 for entities that have not adopted ASC 842. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.



In AugustOctober 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-06, 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805):Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205)Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, Financial Services – Depositorywhich addresses how an acquirer should recognize and Lending (Topic 942), and Financial Services – Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Final Rule Releases No. 33-10786, Amendments to Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed Businesses, and No. 33-10835, Update of Statistical Disclosuresmeasure revenue contracts acquired in a business combination. For public business entities, the ASU is effective for Bank and Savings and Loan Registrants (SEC Update)fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years.



In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-01, Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815): Fair Value Hedging - Portfolio Layer Method. ASC 815 currently permits only prepayable financial assets and one or more beneficial interests secured by a portfolio of prepayable financial instruments to amend SEC paragraphsbe included in a last-of-layer closed portfolio. The amendments in this Update allow non-prepayable financial assets to also be included in a closed portfolio hedged using the Accounting Standards Codificationportfolio layer method. That expanded scope permits an entity to reflectapply the issuancesame portfolio hedging method to both prepayable and non-prepayable financial assets, thereby allowing consistent accounting for similar hedges. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SEC Release No. 33-10786, Amendments to Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed Businesses, and No. 33-10835, Update of Statistical Disclosures for Bank and Savings and Loan Registrants. This ASU was effective upon issuance and did notthe standard will have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statementsposition or results of operations.



In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (ASC 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs) and Vintage Disclosures. The guidance amends ASC 326 to eliminate the accounting guidance for TDRs by creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancing and restructuring activities by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. Specifically, rather than applying TDR recognition and measurement guidance, creditors will determine whether a modification results in a new loan or continuation of existing loan. These amendments are intended to enhance existing disclosure requirements and introduce new requirements related to certain modifications of receivables made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. Additionally, the amendments to ASC 326 require that an entity disclose current-period gross writeoffs by year of origination within the vintage disclosures, which requires that an entity disclose the amortized cost basis of financing receivables by credit quality indicator and class of financing receivable by year of origination. The guidance is only for entities that have adopted the amendments in Update 2016-13 for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption using prospective application, including adoption in an interim period where the guidance should be applied as of the beginning of the fiscal year. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
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ITEM 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements
 
We have made forward-looking statements in this document, and in documents that we incorporate by reference, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or expected future results of operations of Citizens Financial Services, Inc., CZFS Acquisition Company, LLC, First Citizens Community Bank, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc., 1st Realty of PA LLC or the combined Company. When we use words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements. For a variety of reasons, actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by forward-looking statements.  The Company cautions readers that the following important factors, among others, could in the future affect the Company’s actual results and could cause the Company’s actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement:
 
The scope, duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effectsmay have an adverse effect on our business and operations, our customers, including their ability to make timely loan payments, on loans, our service providers, and on the economy and financial markets in general.
Government action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our business and operations, including vaccination mandates and their effects on our workforce, human capital resources and infrastructure.more significant that we expect.
Interest rates could change more rapidly or more significantly than we expect.
The economy could change significantly in an unexpected way, which would cause the demand for new loans and the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans to change in ways that our models do not anticipate.
The financial markets could suffer a significant disruption, which may have a negative effect on our financial condition and that of our borrowers, and on our ability to raise money by issuing new securities.
It could take us longer than we anticipate to implementimplementing strategic initiatives, including expansions, designed to increase revenues or manage expenses, or we may be unable to implement those initiatives at all.
We may not be able to successfully integrate businesses we acquire or be able to fully realize the expected financial and other benefits from acquisitions.
Acquisitions and dispositions of assets could affect us in ways that management has not anticipated.
We may become subject to new legal obligations or the resolution of litigation may have a negative effect on our financial condition or operating results.
We may become subject to new and unanticipated accounting, tax, regulatory or regulatorycompliance practices or requirements. Failure to comply with any one or more of these requirements could have an adverse effect on our operations.
We could experience greater loan delinquencies than anticipated, adversely affecting our earnings and financial condition.
We could experience greater losses than expected due to the ever increasing volume of information theft ransomware attacks and fraudulent scams impacting our customers and the banking industry.
We could lose the services of some or all of our key personnel, which would negatively impact our business because of their business development skills, financial expertise, lending experience, technical expertise and market area knowledge.
The agricultural economy is subject to extreme swings in both the costs of resources and the prices received from the sale of products as a result of forces of nature like weather and various viruses, government regulations, international trade agreements and consumer tastes, which could negatively impact somecertain of our customers.
Agricultural customers could be affected by factors outside of their control including adverse weather conditions, loss of crops or livestockPoultry producers and suppliers may experience significant disruption due to diseases or other factors, and government policies, regulations and tariffs.the highly pathogenic avian influenza that is spreading in the United States.
Loan concentrations in certain industries could negatively impact financialour results, if financial results or economic conditions deteriorate.
A budget impasse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania could impact our asset values, liquidity and profitability as a result of either delayed or reduced funding to school districts and municipalities who are customers of the bank.

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Companies providing support services related to the exploration and drilling of the natural gas reserves in our market area may be affected by federal, state and local laws and regulations such as restrictions on production, permitting, changes in taxes and environmental protection, which could negatively impact our customers and, as a result, negatively impact our loan and deposit volume and loan quality. Additionally, the activities the companies providing support services related to the exploration and drilling of the natural gas reserves may be dependent on the market price of natural gas.  As a result, decreases in the market price of natural gas could also negatively impact these companies, our customers.

Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed under “Part II – Item 1A – Risk Factors” in this report and in the Company’s 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K under “Item 1.A/ Risk Factors.”  Except as required by applicable law and regulation, we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date on which they are made.

Introduction

The following is management’smanagement's discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations at the dates and for the periods presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the Company.  Our consolidated financial condition and results of operations consist almost entirely of the Bank’s financial condition and results of operations. Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the preceding financial statements presented under Part I.  The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results you may expect for the full year.

The Company currently engages in the general business of banking throughout our service area of Potter, Tioga, Clinton, Bradford and Centre counties in north central Pennsylvania, Lebanon, Berks, Schuylkill, Lancaster and Chester counties in south central Pennsylvania and Allegany County in southern New York and with the MidCoast acquisition, the Cities of Wilmington and Dover, Delaware. We also have a limited branch office in Union county, Pennsylvania, which primarily serves agricultural and commercial customers in the central Pennsylvania market. We maintain our central office in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. Presently we operate 33 banking facilities, 31 of which operate as bank branches.  In Pennsylvania, the Company has full service offices located in Mansfield, Blossburg, Ulysses, Genesee, Wellsboro, Troy, Sayre, Canton, Gillett, Millerton, LeRaysville, Towanda, Rome, the Mansfield Wal-Mart Super Center, Mill Hall, Schuylkill Haven, Friedensburg, Mt. Aetna, Fredericksburg, Mount Joy, Fivepointville, State College, Kennett Square and two branches near the city of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The Kennett Square branch was opened in the fourth  quarter of 2020. The limited branch office is located in Winfield, Pennsylvania. In New York, our office is in Wellsville. With the MidCoast merger completedIn Delaware, we have two branches in Wilmington and one in Dover. We have received approval to open a branch in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, which we expect to happen in the second quarterhalf of 2020, we added three branches in Delaware with two being in the Wilmington market and one in Dover.2022.

Covid-19 Pandemic Response and Loan Profile

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Company maintainsmaintained a payment relief program that includesincluded the following:
Interest only payment options for consumers and businesses for 60-90 days.
Deferral of principal payments for consumers and businesses in certain
industries for 60-120 days

During 2021,2022, we have not modified 19 primarily business relatedany loans totaling $26.7 million, which have all returned to their original terms as of September 30, 2021.under this program. Additionally, in accordance with government regulations, we have paused certain foreclosure actions in accordance with state mandates.

We also are participatingcontinue to participate in the in the Paycheck Protection Program for loans provided under the auspices of the Small Business Administration (SBA). As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we had outstanding 26723 loans with balances totaling $20.8$2.8 million that earn interest at 1% per annum and are expected to generate fee revenue of approximately $947,000$109,000 over the next 2115 months. A portion of these loans may be forgiven by the SBA depending on the customers usage of the proceeds.

The Company tracks industry concentrations to identify risks that could lead to additional credit exposure. As a result of the Covid 19 pandemic, the Company has determined that hotels/motels, restaurants and amusement/theme parks represent a higher level of credit risk. At September 30, 2021, the Company has limited loan concentrations to these industries as follows:
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Hotels/Motels - $73.3 million or 5.1% of outstanding loansIndex
Restaurants - $25.3 million or 1.8% of outstanding loans
Amusement/Theme parks - $9.4 million, or 0.7% of outstanding loans

Our agricultural relationships are also being strained by the pandemic as demand for certain products has declined and processing plant issues have resulted in strains on our customers as a result of the pandemic. Agricultural lending comprises $341.0 million, or 23.7% of outstanding balances as of September 30, 2021. The federal government has provided financial assistance to some of our customers through various programs to combat some of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Risk Management

Risk identification and management are essential elements for the successful management of the Company.  In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various types of risk, including interest rate, credit, liquidity, reputational and regulatory risk.

Interest rate risk is the sensitivity of net interest income and the market value of financial instruments to the direction and frequency of changes in market interest rates.  Interest rate risk results from various re-pricing frequencies and the maturity structure of the financial instruments owned by the Company.  The Company uses its asset/liability and funds management policy to control and manage interest rate risk.

Credit risk represents the possibility that a customer may not perform in accordance with contractual terms.  Credit risk results from loans with customers and the purchasing of securities.  The Company’s primary credit risk is in the loan portfolio.  The Company manages credit risk by adhering to an established credit policy and through a disciplined evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.  Also, the investment policy limits the amount of credit risk that may be taken in the investment portfolio.

Liquidity risk represents the inability to generate or otherwise obtain funds at reasonable rates to satisfy commitments to borrowers and obligations to depositors.  The Company has established guidelines within its asset/liability and funds management policy to manage liquidity risk.  These guidelines include, among other things, contingent funding alternatives.

Reputational risk, or the risk to our business, earnings, liquidity, and capital from negative public opinion, could result from our actual or alleged conduct in a variety of areas, including legal and regulatory compliance, lending practices, corporate governance, litigation, ethical issues, or inadequate protection of customer information, including fraudulent activity outside the Company’s control. We expend significant resources to comply with regulatory requirements. Failure to comply could result in reputational harm or significant legal or remedial costs. Damage to our reputation could adversely affect our ability to retain and attract new customers, and adversely impact our earnings and liquidity.

Regulatory and compliance risk represents the possibility that a change in law, regulations or regulatory policy may have a material effect on the business of the Company. We cannot predict what legislation might be enacted or what regulations might be adopted, or if adopted, the effect thereof on our operations.

Competition

The banking industry in the Bank’s service areas continue to be extremely competitive, both among commercial banks and with other financial service providers such as consumer finance companies, thrifts, investment firms, mutual funds, insurance companies, credit unions, agricultural cooperatives and internetintenet entities for loans and deposits. Competition in our north central Pennsylvania market has increased as a result of other financial institutions looking to expand into new markets. With larger population centers in our central and south central markets, as well as in our Delaware market, we experience more competition to gather deposits and to make loans. Mortgage banking firms, financial companies, financial affiliates of industrial companies, brokerage firms, retirement fund management firms and even government agencies provide additional competition for loans, deposits and other financial services. Fintech and blockchain entities offering crypto services are also increasing competition for the Company’s financial services. The Bank is generally competitive with all competing financial institutions in its service areas with respect to interest rates paid on time and savings deposits, service charges on deposit accounts and interest rates charged on loans.

Trust and Investment Services; Oil and Gas Lease Services

Our Investment and Trust Services Division offers professional trust administration, investment management services, estate planning and administration, and custody of securities.  In addition to traditional trust and investment services offered, we assist our customers through various oil and gas specific leasing matters from lease negotiations to establishing a successful approach to personal wealth management. Assets held by the Company in a fiduciary or agency capacity for its customers are not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets since such items are not assets of the Company.  Revenues and fees of the Trust Department are reflected in trust income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. As of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Trust Department had $148.4$156.2 million and $150.3$154.8 million of assets under management, respectively.

Our Investment Representatives offer full service brokerage services and financial planning throughout the Bank’s market area. Products such as mutual funds, annuities, health and life insurance are made available through our insurance subsidiary, First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc.  The assets associated with these products are not included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets since such items are not assets of the Company. Assets owned and invested by customers of the Bank through the Bank’s Investment Representatives increaseddecreased from $241.0$282.1 million at December 31, 20202021 to $273.5$280.6 million at September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Fee income from the sale of these products is reflected in brokerage and insurance income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Management believes that there are opportunities to increase non-interest income through these products and services, especially in our central and south central Pennsylvania markets.

Results of Operations

Overview of the Income Statement

The Company had net income of $22,174,000$6,740,000 for the first ninethree months of 20212022 compared to $17,876,000$8,463,000 for last year’s comparable period, an increasea decrease of $4,298,000,$1,723,000, or 24.0%20.4%. Basic earnings per share for the first ninethree months of 20212022 were $5.62,$1.71, compared to $4.69$2.14 for last year’s comparable period, representing a 19.8% increase.  Annualized return on assets and return on equity for the nine months of 2021 were 1.49% and 14.66%, respectively, compared with 1.43% and 13.85% for last year’s comparable period.

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $7,064,000 compared to $8,007,000 in the comparable 2020 period, a decrease of $943,000 or 11.8%. Basic earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were $1.79, compared to $2.02 for last year’s comparable period, representing a 11.4%20.1% decrease.  Annualized return on assets and return on equity for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 was 1.40%three months of 2022 were 1.26% and 13.65%12.46%, respectively, compared with 1.75%1.77% and 17.36%17.25% for the same 2020last year’s comparable period.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, the most significant component of the Company’s earnings, is the amount by which interest income generated from interest-earning assets exceeds interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

Net interest income for the first ninethree months of 20212022 was $49,243,000, an increase$16,262,000, a decrease of $3,597,000,$179,000, or 7.9%1.1%, compared to the same period in 2020.2021 and was due to a decrease in amortization income on PPP forgiven loans of $676,000.  For the first ninethree months of 20212022 the provision for loan losses was $1,550,000, an increase$250,000, a decrease of $50,000$400,000 over the comparable period in 2020.2021. Consequently, net interest income after the provision for loan losses was $47,693,000$16,012,000 in the first ninethree months of 20212022 compared to $44,146,000$15,791,000 during the first ninethree months of 2020.

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, net interest income was $16,590,000 compared to $16,470,000, an increase of $120,000, or 0.7% over the comparable period in 2020. The provision for loan losses in the third quarter was $400,000 compared to $550,000 for last year’s third quarter.  Consequently, net interest income after the provision for loan losses was $16,190,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 compared to $15,920,000 in 2020.2021.

The following table sets forth the average balances of, and the interest earned or incurred on, for each principal category of assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity, the related rates, net interest income and interest rate spread created for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 on a tax equivalent basis (dollars in thousands):

  Analysis of Average Balances and Interest Rates 
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 2021  September 30, 2020 
  Average     Average  Average     Average 
  Balance (1)  Interest  Rate  Balance (1)  Interest  Rate 
(dollars in thousands) 
$
   $  
%  
$
   $  
% 
ASSETS                      
Short-term investments:                      
Interest-bearing deposits at banks  109,272   86   0.11   
35,580
   
23
   
0.09
 
Total short-term investments  109,272   86   0.11   
35,580
   
23
   
0.09
 
Interest bearing time deposits at banks  12,952   249   2.57   
14,266
   
275
   
2.57
 
Investment securities:                        
Taxable  238,438   3,156   1.76   
185,220
   
3,487
   
2.51
 
Tax-exempt (3)  103,559   2,091   2.69   
74,664
   
1,693
   
3.02
 
Total investment securities  341,997   5,247   2.05   
259,884
   
5,180
   
2.66
 
Loans (2)(3)(4):                        
Residential mortgage loans  203,300   7,464   4.91   
212,912
   
8,450
   
5.30
 
Construction  52,409   1,602   4.09   
25,715
   
952
   
4.95
 
Commercial Loans  732,554   26,914   4.91   
556,133
   
22,282
   
5.35
 
Agricultural Loans  351,478   11,322   4.31   
357,498
   
12,096
   
4.52
 
Loans to state & political subdivisions  54,994   1,505   3.66   
89,407
   
2,709
   
4.05
 
Other loans  22,912   1,028   6.00   
17,878
   
794
   
5.93
 
Loans, net of discount  1,417,647   49,835   4.70   
1,259,543
   
47,283
   
5.01
 
Total interest-earning assets  1,881,868   55,417   3.94   
1,569,273
   
52,761
   
4.49
 
Cash and due from banks  6,560           
7,643
         
Bank premises and equipment  17,212           
17,152
         
Other assets  75,818           
75,238
         
Total non-interest earning assets  99,590           
100,033
         
Total assets  1,981,458           
1,669,306
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                        
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
NOW accounts  450,636   1,086   0.32   
374,347
   
904
   
0.32
 
Savings accounts  285,124   249   0.12   
237,873
   
387
   
0.22
 
Money market accounts  248,495   502   0.27   
196,985
   
810
   
0.55
 
Certificates of deposit  357,460   2,708   1.01   
333,044
   
3,178
   
1.27
 
Total interest-bearing deposits  1,341,715   4,545   0.45   
1,142,249
   
5,279
   
0.62
 
Other borrowed funds  87,200   924   1.42   
92,120
   
960
   
1.39
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,428,915   5,469   0.51   
1,234,369
   
6,239
   
0.68
 
Demand deposits  335,188           
246,424
         
Other liabilities  15,724           
16,390
         
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities  350,912           
262,814
         
Stockholders’ equity  201,631           
172,123
         
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity  1,981,458           
1,669,306
         
Net interest income      49,948           
46,522
     
Net interest spread (5)          3.43%          
3.81
%
Net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets
          3.55%          
3.96
%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
          132%          
127
%
  
Analysis of Average Balances and Interest Rates
Three Months Ended
 
  March 31, 2022  March 31, 2021 
  
Average
Balance (1)
  Interest  
Average
Rate
  
Average
Balance (1)
  
Interest
  
Average
Rate
 
(dollars in thousands) 
$
  $  
%  

$  $  

% 
ASSETS                      
Short-term investments:                      
Interest-bearing deposits at banks  123,379   46   0.15   
94,523
   
19
   
0.08
 
Total short-term investments  123,379   46   0.15   
94,523
   
19
   
0.08
 
Interest bearing time deposits at banks  10,957   70   2.59   
13,730
   
87
   
2.57
 
Investment securities:                        
Taxable  339,097   1,196   1.41   
200,492
   
951
   
1.90
 
Tax-exempt (3)  115,020   738   2.57   
100,422
   
689
   
2.74
 
Total investment securities  454,117   1,934   1.70   
300,914
   
1,640
   
2.18
 
Loans (2)(3)(4):                        
Residential mortgage loans  200,838   2,331   4.71   
203,941
   
2,553
   
5.08
 
Construction  61,518   607   4.00   
38,314
   
410
   
4.34
 
Commercial Loans  767,830   8,582   4.53   
713,900
   
9,063
   
5.15
 
Agricultural Loans  350,784   3,749   4.33   
358,565
   
3,830
   
4.33
 
Loans to state & political subdivisions  46,984   367   3.17   
62,516
   
598
   
3.87
 
Other loans  27,193   349   5.20   
26,605
   
348
   
5.30
 
Loans, net of discount  1,455,147   15,985   4.46   
1,403,841
   
16,802
   
4.85
 
Total interest-earning assets  2,043,600   18,035   3.58   
1,813,008
   
18,548
   
4.15
 
Cash and due from banks  6,393           
6,377
         
Bank premises and equipment  16,976           
17,003
         
Other assets  79,371           
80,953
         
Total non-interest earning assets  102,740           
104,333
         
Total assets  2,146,340           
1,917,341
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                     
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
NOW accounts  501,502   319   0.26   
422,135
   
320
   
0.31
 
Savings accounts  317,176   74   0.09   
268,252
   
89
   
0.13
 
Money market accounts  346,073   223   0.26   
238,788
   
176
   
0.30
 
Certificates of deposit  322,867   659   0.83   
380,791
   
1,013
   
1.08
 
Total interest-bearing deposits  1,487,618   1,275   0.35   
1,309,966
   
1,598
   
0.49
 
Other borrowed funds  68,295   278   1.65   
86,226
   
256
   
1.20
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,555,913   1,553   0.40   
1,396,192
   
1,854
   
0.54
 
Demand deposits  356,444           
306,377
         
Other liabilities  17,569           
18,582
         
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities  374,013           
324,959
         
Stockholders' equity  216,414           
196,190
         
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity  2,146,340           
1,917,341
         
Net interest income      16,482           
16,694
     
Net interest spread (5)          3.17%          
3.61
%
Net interest income as a percentage                        
of average interest-earning assets          3.27%          
3.73
%
Ratio of interest-earning assets                        
to interest-bearing liabilities          131%          
130
%

(1)
Averages are based on daily averages.
(2)
Includes loan origination and commitment fees.
(3)
Tax exempt interest revenue is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 21%.
(4)
Income on non-accrual loans is accounted for on a cash basis, and the loan balances are included in interest-earning assets.
(5)
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate earned on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

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  Analysis of Average Balances and Interest Rates 
  Three Months Ended 
  September 30, 2021  September 30, 2020 
  Average     Average  Average     Average 
  Balance (1)  Interest  Rate  Balance (1)  Interest  Rate 
(dollars in thousands) 
$
   $  
%  
$
   $  
% 
ASSETS                      
Short-term investments:                      
Interest-bearing deposits at banks  111,392   40   0.14   
67,954
   
14
   
0.08
 
Total short-term investments  111,392   40   0.14   
67,954
   
14
   
0.08
 
Interest bearing time deposits at banks  12,129   78   2.55   
14,143
   
92
   
2.59
 
Investment securities:                        
Taxable  264,740   1,158   1.75   
192,641
   
1,077
   
2.24
 
Tax-exempt (3)  107,125   709   2.65   
84,097
   
614
   
2.92
 
Total investment securities  371,865   1,867   2.01   
276,738
   
1,691
   
2.45
 
Loans (2)(3)(4):                        
Residential mortgage loans  203,426   2,417   4.71   
209,161
   
2,807
   
5.34
 
Construction  67,780   671   3.93   
29,087
   
356
   
4.87
 
Commercial Loans  745,313   8,976   4.78   
652,380
   
8,472
   
5.17
 
Agricultural Loans  344,365   3,728   4.29   
356,164
   
3,971
   
4.44
 
Loans to state & political subdivisions  49,673   437   3.49   
83,671
   
872
   
4.15
 
Other loans  16,678   347   8.25   
30,460
   
401
   
5.24
 
Loans, net of discount  1,427,235   16,576   4.61   
1,360,923
   
16,879
   
4.93
 
Total interest-earning assets  1,922,621   18,561   3.83   
1,719,758
   
18,676
   
4.32
 
Cash and due from banks  6,542           
7,350
         
Bank premises and equipment  17,259           
17,802
         
Other assets  71,329           
90,238
         
Total non-interest earning assets  95,130           
115,390
         
Total assets  2,017,751           
1,835,148
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY             
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
NOW accounts  466,981   383   0.33   
406,635
   
211
   
0.21
 
Savings accounts  297,470   74   0.10   
247,414
   
96
   
0.15
 
Money market accounts  258,872   163   0.25   
218,682
   
215
   
0.39
 
Certificates of deposit  336,782   802   0.94   
382,551
   
1,113
   
1.16
 
Total interest-bearing deposits  1,360,105   1,422   0.41   
1,255,282
   
1,635
   
0.52
 
Other borrowed funds  80,275   330   1.63   
98,350
   
281
   
1.14
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  1,440,380   1,752   0.48   
1,353,632
   
1,916
   
0.56
 
Demand deposits  358,716           
280,457
         
Other liabilities  11,683           
16,611
         
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities  370,399           
297,068
         
Stockholders’ equity  206,972           
184,448
         
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity  2,017,751           
1,835,148
         
Net interest income      16,809           
16,760
     
Net interest spread (5)          3.35%          
3.76
%
Net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets
          3.47%          
3.88
%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities
          133%          
127
%

(1)
Averages are based on daily averages.
(2)
Includes loan origination and commitment fees.
(3)
Tax exempt interest revenue is shown on a tax equivalent basis for proper comparison using a statutory federal income tax rate of 21%.
(4)
Income on non-accrual loans is accounted for on a cash basis, and the loan balances are included in interest-earning assets.
(5)
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate earned on interest-earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
Tax exempt revenue is shown on a tax-equivalent basis (non-Gaap) for proper comparison using a federal statutory income tax rate of 21% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 2020.2021.  For purposes of the comparison, as well as the discussion that follows, this presentation facilitates performance comparisons between taxable and tax-free assets by increasing the tax-free income by an amount equivalent to the Federal income taxes that would have been paid if this income were taxable at the Company’s Federal statutory rate during the corresponding period. The following table represents the adjustment to convert net interest income to net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
 
 For the Three Months For the Nine Months  For the Three Months 
 Ended September 30, Ended September 30,  Ended March 31, 
 2021 2020 2021 2020  2022 2021 
Interest and dividend income from investment securities and interest bearing deposits at banks (non-tax adjusted)
 $1,837 
$
1,668
 $5,143 
$
5,122
 
Interest and dividend income from investment securities     
and interest bearing deposits at banks (non-tax adjusted) $1,895 
$
1,601
 
Tax equivalent adjustment 148 
129
 439 
356
  155 
145
 
Interest and dividend income from investment securities and interest bearing deposits at banks (tax equivalent basis)
 $1,985 
$
1,797
 $5,582 
$
5,478
 
Interest and dividend income from investment securities     
and interest bearing deposits at banks (tax equivalent basis) $2,050 
$
1,746
 
                
Interest and fees on loans (non-tax adjusted) $16,505 
$
16,718
 $49,569 
$
46,763
  $15,920 
$
16,694
 
Tax equivalent adjustment 71 
161
 266 
520
   65  
108
 
Interest and fees on loans (tax equivalent basis) $16,576 
$
16,879
 $49,835 
$
47,283
  $15,985 
$
16,802
 
                
Total interest income $18,342 
$
18,386
 $54,712 
$
51,885
  $17,815 
$
18,295
 
Total interest expense 1,752 
1,916
 5,469 
6,239
   1,553  
1,854
 
Net interest income 16,590 
16,470
 49,243 
45,646
  16,262 
16,441
 
Total tax equivalent adjustment 219 
290
 705 
876
   220  
253
 
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $16,809 
$
16,760
 $49,948 
$
46,522
  $16,482 
$
16,694
 

The following table shows the tax-equivalent effect of changes in volume and rate on interest income and expense (in thousands):

 Three months ended September 30, 2021 vs 2020 (1) Nine months ended September 30, 2021 vs 2020 (1) 
 Change in Change Total Change in Change Total  Three months ended March 31, 2022 vs 2021 (1) 
 Volume in Rate Change Volume in Rate Change  
Change in
Volume
 
Change
in Rate
 
Total
Change
 
Interest Income:                    
Short-term investments:                    
Interest-bearing deposits at banks 
$
12
 
$
14
 
$
26
 
$
57
 
$
6
 
$
63
  
$
7
 
$
20
 
$
27
 
Interest bearing time deposits at banks 
(13
)
 
(1
)
 
(14
)
 
(25
)
 
(1
)
 
(26
)
 
(18
)
 
1
 
(17
)
Investment securities:                    
Taxable 
195
 
(114
)
 
81
 
856
 
(1,187
)
 
(331
)
 
390
 
(145
)
 
245
 
Tax-exempt  
144
  
(49
)
 
95
  
555
  
(157
)
 
398
   
88
  
(39
)
 
49
 
Total investments 
339
 
(163
)
 
176
 
1,411
 
(1,344
)
 
67
  
478
 
(184
)
 
294
 
Loans:                    
Residential mortgage loans 
(68
)
 
(322
)
 
(390
)
 
(378
)
 
(608
)
 
(986
)
 
(38
)
 
(184
)
 
(222
)
Construction 
368
 
(53
)
 
315
 
781
 
(131
)
 
650
  
226
 
(29
)
 
197
 
Commercial Loans 
1,041
 
(537
)
 
504
 
6,259
 
(1,627
)
 
4,632
  
825
 
(1,306
)
 
(481
)
Agricultural Loans 
(119
)
 
(124
)
 
(243
)
 
(212
)
 
(562
)
 
(774
)
 
(83
)
 
2
 
(81
)
Loans to state & political subdivisions 
(312
)
 
(123
)
 
(435
)
 
(964
)
 
(240
)
 
(1,204
)
 
(134
)
 
(97
)
 
(231
)
Other loans 
204
 
(258
)
 
(54
)
 
225
 
9
 
234
  
6
 
(5
)
 
1
 
Total loans, net of discount 
1,114
 
(1,417
)
 
(303
)
 
5,711
 
(3,159
)
 
2,552
  
802
 
(1,619
)
 
(817
)
Total Interest Income  
1,452
  
(1,567
)
  
(115
)
  
7,154
  
(4,498
)
  
2,656
   
1,269
  
(1,782
)
  
(513
)
Interest Expense:                    
Interest-bearing deposits:                    
NOW accounts 
36
 
136
 
172
 
183
 
(1
)
 
182
  
56
 
(57
)
 
(1
)
Savings accounts 
29
 
(51
)
 
(22
)
 
104
 
(242
)
 
(138
)
 
24
 
(39
)
 
(15
)
Money Market accounts 
55
 
(107
)
 
(52
)
 
325
 
(633
)
 
(308
)
 
65
 
(18
)
 
47
 
Certificates of deposit  
(121
)
  
(190
)
  
(311
)
  
257
  
(727
)
  
(470
)
  
(141
)
  
(213
)
  
(354
)
Total interest-bearing deposits 
(1
)
 
(212
)
 
(213
)
 
869
 
(1,603
)
 
(734
)
 
4
 
(327
)
 
(323
)
Other borrowed funds 
(35
)
 
84
 
49
 
(54
)
 
18
 
(36
)
 
(28
)
 
50
 
22
 
Total interest expense 
(36
)
 
(128
)
 
(164
)
 
815
 
(1,585
)
 
(770
)
 
(24
)
 
(277
)
 
(301
)
Net interest income 
$
1,488
 
$
(1,439
)
 
$
49
 
$
6,339
 
$
(2,913
)
 
$
3,426
  
$
1,293
 
$
(1,505
)
 
$
(212
)

(1)
(1) The portion of the total change attributable to both volume and rate changes, which can not be separated, has been allocated proportionally to the change due to volume and the change due to rate prior to allocation.

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Tax equivalent net interest income increaseddecreased from $46,522,000$16,694,000 for the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 to $49,948,000$16,482,000 for the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2021, an increaseMarch 31, 2022, a decrease of $3,426,000.$212,000, which was largely due to a $676,000 decrease in amortization of PPP fees between the comparable periods. The tax equivalent net interest margin decreased from 3.96%3.73% for the first ninethree months of 20202021 to 3.55%3.27% for the comparable period in 2021.2022. The decrease is primarily caused by the decrease in the yield of interest-earning assets due to the low market interest rate environment in response to the pandemic.pandemic as well as the decrease in the amortization of PPP fees.
 
Total tax equivalent interest income for the 2021 nine2022 three month period increased $2,656,000decreased $513,000 as compared to the 2020 nine2021 three month period. This increasedecrease was a result of an increasea decrease of $7,154,000$1,782,000 due to a change in rate as the average yield on interest earning assets decreased 57 basis points from 4.15% to 3.58%. The decrease was offset by an increase of $1,269,000 due to the change volume as average interest-bearing assets increased $312.6$230.6 million. As a result of the low rate interest environment, the yield on average interest earning assets decreased 55 basis point from 4.49% to 3.94% resulting in a decrease interest income of $4,498,000.
 
Tax equivalent investment income for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 increased $110,000$294,000 over the same period last year. The primary cause of the increase was an increase in the average balance of investment securities of $82.1$153.3 million.
 
The yield on taxable securities decreased 7549 basis points from 2.51%1.90% to 1.76%1.41% as a result of purchases made in a lower rate environment in both 2020 and 2021. This resulted in a decrease in investment income of $1,187,000.$184,000. The average balance of taxable securities increased $53.2$138.6 million due to purchases made as a result of substantial deposit growth, which resulted in an increase in investment income of $856,000.$478,000.
 
The average balance of tax-exempt securities increased by $28.9$14.6 million, which resulted in an increase in investment income of $555,000.$88,000. The yield on tax-exempt securities decreased 3317 basis points from 3.02%2.74% to 2.69%2.57%, which corresponds to a decrease in interest income of $157,000.$39,000. The yield decrease was attributable to higher yielding securities being called and maturing and being replaced by securities that were purchased in a lower rate environment. For a discussion of the Company’s current investment strategy, see the “Financial Condition – Investments”.
 
Total loan interest income increased $2,552,000decreased $817,000 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to the same period last year, as a result of the MidCoast acquisition that closeda decrease in the second quarteramortization of 2020 and loan growth achieved in the second half of 2020 and the first nine months of 2021 that occurred primarily in our Delaware market.fees on PPP loans.
 
Interest income on residential mortgage loans decreased $986,000. The average balance of residential mortgage loans decreased $9.6 million due to refinancings in the secondary market resulting in a decrease of $378,000 due to volume.$222,000. The change due to rate was a decrease of $608,000$184,000 as the average yield on residential mortgages decreased from 5.30%5.08% to 4.91%4.71% as a result of the lower rate environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The average balance of construction loans increased $26.7$23.2 million as a result of projects in our central and south central Pennsylvania markets,market, as well as the Delaware market. This resulted in an increase of $781,000 on total interest income due to volume.
The average balance of commercial loans increased $176.4 million from a year ago. The growth was primarily attributable to the MidCoast acquisition and growth in Delaware. This had a positive impact of $6,259,000 on total interest income due to volume. The yield decreased 44 basis points to 4.91% due to the lower rate environment caused by the pandemic, which decreased loan interest income $1,627,000.
Interest income on agricultural loans decreased $774,000 from 2020 to 2021. The decrease in the average balance of agricultural loans of $6.0 million resulted in a decrease in interest income due to volume of $212,000. The yield on agricultural loans decreased 21 basis points to 4.31%, which decreased loan interest income $562,000.
The average balance of state and political subdivision loans decreased $34.4 million from a year ago as a result of pay-offs during 2020 and 2021. This resulted in a decrease of $964,000$226,000 on total interest income due to volume.
 
The average balance of othercommercial loans increased $5.0$53.9 million from a year ago. The growth was primarily attributable to growth in Delaware. This had a positive impact of $825,000 on total interest income due to volume. The yield decreased 62 basis points to 4.53% due to the lower rate environment caused by the pandemic as well as the reduced amortization income on PPP loans and competition for loan growth, which decreased loan interest income $1,306,000.
Interest income on agricultural loans decreased $81,000 from 2021 to 2022. The decrease in the average balance of agricultural loans of $7.8 million resulted in a decrease in interest income due to volume of $83,000.
The average balance of state and political subdivision loans decreased $15.5 million from a year ago as a result of outstanding student loans.pay-offs during 2021 and 2022. This resulted in an increasea decrease of $225,000$134,000 on total interest income due to volume.
 
Total interest expense decreased $770,000$301,000 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared with the comparative period last year as a result of a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities. Interest expense decreased $1,585,000$277,000 due to rate as a result of a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities from 0.68%0.54% to 0.51%0.40%. The decrease was driven by the Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in the first quarter of 2020.2020, which remained in place until March of 2022.
 
The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $199.5$177.7 million from September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 to September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The primary cause of the increase was the MidCoast acquisition completed in the second quartergeneral deposit growth across all markets, a portion of 2020 andwhich was funded through government stimulus funds in response to the pandemic.pandemic and growth in municipal deposits through new customers and expansion of existing relationships. We experienced increases of $76.3$79.4 million in NOW accounts, $47.3$48.9 million in savings accounts, $51.5$107.3 million in money market accounts and $24.4 million in certificates of deposit.accounts. The cumulative effect of these volume changes was an increase in interest expense of $869,000.$145,000. Certificates of deposits decreased $57.9 million due to the low rate environment, which resulted in a decrease in interest expense due to volume of $141,000 related to certificates of deposits. (see also “Financial Condition – Deposits”). The average rate paid on interest bearing deposits was 0.45%0.35% for the first ninethree months of 20212022 and 0.62%0.49% for the comparable period in 2020.2021. This resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $1,585,000.$327,000. The decrease was due to the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates during the first quarter of 2020.2020, which remained there throughout 2021 the first part of 2022.
 
The average balance of other borrowed funds decreased $4.9$17.9 million from a year ago due to maturities in 2021 and 2022 that were not replaced due to the liquidity obtained from deposit growth in 2021.growth. This resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $54,000.$28,000. There was an increase in the average rate paid on other borrowed funds from 1.39%1.20% to 1.42%1.65% due to the issuance of subordinated debt in the second quarter of 2021 resulting in an increase in interest expense of $18,000.$50,000.
 
Tax equivalent net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $16,809,000 which compares to $16,760,000 for the same period last year.  This represents an increase of $49,000 and was primarily caused by an increase in the volume of interest earning assets.
Total tax equivalent interest income was $18,561,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2021, compared to $18,676,000 for the comparable period last year, a decrease of $115,000. The decrease was driven by the decrease in the yield on interest earning assets of 49 basis points. This corresponds to a decrease in interest income of $1,567,000. Offsetting the decrease caused by yield was an increase of $1,452,000 due to volume as interest earning assets increased $202.9 million.
Total investment income increased by $176,000 compared to same period last year.  The primary cause of the increase was the increase in the average balance of investments of $95.1 million due to purchases made as a result of deposit growth, which corresponds to an increase in investment of $339,000. Yields on investments decreased 0.44% to 2.01%, which corresponds to a decrease of $163,000 in interest income. The decrease in yield is due to investments purchased in a low rate environment during the second half of 2020 and the first nine months of 2021.
Total loan interest income decreased $303,000 compared to the same period last year, with the change due to a decrease in yield of 0.32% to 4.61%, which corresponds to a decrease of $1,417,000.  As a result of growth primarily in Delaware, the average loan balance increased by $66.3 million, which corresponds to an increase in loan interest income of $1,114,000.
Total interest expense decreased $164,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared with last year as a result of the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities decreasing 8 basis points from 0.56% to 0.48%, which decreased interest expense $128,000.
The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $104.8 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2021, as a result organic growth across all market areas that was driven by government stimulus. Due to a decrease in the average balance of certificates of deposit of $45.8 million, the changes due to volume for deposits was a decrease of $1,000. The rate paid on interest bearing deposits was 0.41% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 0.52% for the comparable period in 2020. This results in a decrease in interest expense of $212,000.
The average balance of other borrowed funds decreased $18.1 million from a year ago due to maturities in 2021 that were not replaced due to the liquidity obtained from deposit growth in 2021. This resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $36,000. There was an increase in the average rate on other borrowed funds from 1.14% to 1.63% as a result of issuing the subordinated notes at 4.0% resulting in an increase in interest expense of $84,000.

Provision for Loan Losses

For the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $1,550,000,$250,000, which represents an increasea decrease of $50,000$400,000 from the $1,500,000$650,000 provision recorded in the corresponding ninethree months of last year. The provision was higherlower in 2022 due the improved economic outlook compared to 2021 due to loans acquired as part ofthat was impacted more by the MidCoast acquisition maturing and being refinanced with the Company and now subject to the Company’s allowance calculation.Covid 19 pandemic. (see “Financial Condition – Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality Risk”).

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a provision of $400,000 compared to $550,000 in 2020 with the decrease being a result of the improved economic outlook compared to 2020 that was heavily impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic.

Non-interest Income

The following table shows the breakdown of non-interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):

  Nine months ended September 30,  Change 
  2021  2020  Amount  % 
Service charges $3,479  
$
3,107
  
$
372
   
12.0
 
Trust  674   
542
   
132
   
24.4
 
Brokerage and insurance  1,190   
941
   
249
   
26.5
 
Gains on loans sold  1,109   
1,282
   
(173
)
  
(13.5
)
Equity security (losses) gains, net  288   
(276
)
  
564
   
(204.3
)
Available for sale security gains, net  212   
302
   
(90
)
  
(29.8
)
Earnings on bank owned life insurance  1,643   
514
   
1,129
   
219.6
 
Other  1,198   
1,046
   
152
   
14.5
 
Total $9,793  
$
7,458
  
$
2,335
   
31.3
 

 Three months ended September 30,  Change  Three months ended March 31, Change 
 2021 2020 Amount %  2022 2021 Amount % 
Service charges $1,210 
$
1,112
 
$
98
 
8.8
  $1,248 
$
1,106
 
$
142
 
12.8
 
Trust 182 
199
 
(17
)
 
(8.5
)
 249 
307
 
(58
)
 
(18.9
)
Brokerage and insurance 408 
352
 
56
 
15.9
  481 
376
 
105
 
27.9
 
Gains on loans sold 295 
855
 
(560
)
 
(65.5
)
 105 
503
 
(398
)
 
(79.1
)
Equity security gains, net 72 
(33
)
 
105
 
(318.2
)
Equity security (losses) gains, net (45) 
187
 
(232
)
 
(124.1
)
Available for sale security gains, net 162 
185
 
(23
)
 
(12.4
)
 - 
50
 
(50
)
 
(100.0
)
Earnings on bank owned life insurance 165 
180
 
(15
)
 
(8.3
)
 207 
1,315
 
(1,108
)
 
(84.3
)
Other 358 
688
 
(330
)
 
(48.0
)
 186 
391
 
(205
)
 
(52.4
)
Total $2,852 
$
3,538
 
$
(686
)
  
(19.4
)
 $2,431 
$
4,235
 
$
(1,804
)
  
(42.6
)

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Non-interest income for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 totaled $9,793,000, an increase$2,431,000, a decrease of $2,335,000$1,804,000 when compared to the same period in 2020.2021.  During the first ninethree   months of 2021,2022, net equity security gainslosses amounted to $288,000$45,000 as a result of market gainslosses associated with general stock market increaseslosses compared with a $276,000 loss$187,000 gain in the comparable 20202021 period associated with market conditions for that period. There were no sales of available during the Covid-19 pandemic.first three months of 2022. During the first ninethree months of 2021, and 2020, there were $212,000 and $302,000$50,000 of gains from the sale of available for sale securities. We sold $17.2 million of US treasury securities for a pre-tax gain of $177,000  and $12.0 million of US Agency securities for a pre-tax gain of $35,000 in 2021 and in 2020, we sold $18.6 million of US agency mortgage backed securities for a pre-tax gain of $302,000.

The increasedecrease in Trust revenues is due to higherlower estate settlement fees and asset levels in 20212022 compared to 2020.2021. The increasedecrease in earnings on bank owned life insurance is due to two former employees of the Company passing during the first quarter of 2021, which generated a death benefit payable to the Company of $1,155,000. The increase in service charges is due to waivingincreased customer account usage of fees in the second quarter of 2020 in response to the pandemic.their debit cards. The increasedecrease in other income is due to the salefees on derivative transactions to certain customers, which generated fee income of an asset acquired as part of the First National Bank of Fredericksburg (“FNB”) acquisition, which was deemed to have no value as of the acquisition date and subsequent periods for $152,000.$226,000 in 2021. The decrease in gains on loans sold is attributable to a gainreduced level of loan sales as a result of increases in rates on the secondary market compared to last year.

For the three month period ended September 30, 2021, the changes experienced from the prior year related gains on loans sold and service charges correspond to the changes experienced for the nine month period. Thehave increased, which has resulted in a significant decrease in other income was due to a decreaserefinancings of $531,000 in fees earned on offering back to back swaps to certain customersmortgages.

Non-interest Expense

The following tables reflect the breakdown of non-interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 Nine months ended September 30, Change    Three months ended March 31, Change   
 2021 2020 Amount %  2022 2021 Amount % 
Salaries and employee benefits $19,312 
$
17,411
 
$
1,901
 
10.9
  $6,913 
$
6,263
 
$
650
 
10.4
 
Occupancy 2,222 
1,891
 
331
 
17.5
  794 
783
 
11
 
1.4
 
Furniture and equipment 407 
587
 
(180
)
 
(30.7
)
 129 
143
 
(14
)
 
(9.8
)
Professional fees 1,153 
1,180
 
(27
)
 
(2.3
)
 339 
448
 
(109
)
 
(24.3
)
FDIC insurance 387 
341
 
46
 
13.5
  135 
129
 
6
 
4.7
 
Pennsylvania shares tax 856 
809
 
47
 
5.8
  339 
339
 
-
 
-
 
Amortization of intangibles 146 
162
 
(16
)
 
(9.9
)
 40 
49
 
(9
)
 
(18.4
)
Merger and acquisition - 
2,179
 
(2,179
)
 
(100.0
)
Software expenses 1,003 
817
 
186
 
22.8
  341 
313
 
28
 
8.9
 
ORE expenses 383 
221
 
162
 
73.3
 
ORE (recovery) expenses (367) 
86
 
(453
)
 
(526.7
)
Other  4,798  
4,428
 
370
 
8.4
  1,568 
1,394
 
174
 
12.5
 
Total $30,667 
$
30,026
 
$
641
 
2.1
  $10,231 
$
9,947
 
$
284
  
2.9
 

  Three months ended September 30,  Change     
  2021  2020  Amount  
%
 
Salaries and employee benefits $6,568  
$
6,102
  
$
466
   
7.6
 
Occupancy  728   
714
   
14
   
2.0
 
Furniture and equipment  123   
267
   
(144
)
  
(53.9
)
Professional fees  310   
417
   
(107
)
  
(25.7
)
FDIC insurance  129   
135
   
(6
)
  
(4.4
)
Pennsylvania shares tax  339   
275
   
64
   
23.3
 
Amortization of intangibles  48   
57
   
(9
)
  
(15.8
)
Merger and acquisition  -   
-
   
-
  NA 
Software expenses  336   
324
   
12
   
3.7
 
ORE expenses  130   
30
   
100
   
333.3
 
Other  1,689   
1,371
   
318
   
23.2
 
Total $10,400  
$
9,692
  
$
708
   
7.3
 

Non-interest expenses increased $641,000$284,000 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2020.2021. Salaries and employee benefits increased $1,901,000$650,000 or 10.9%10.4%. The increase was due to merit increases effective at the beginning of 2021,2022, additional headcount, as part of the MidCoast acquisition and servicingprimarily in the Delaware market and increased profit sharing expensesan increase in deferred compensation costs due to increased profitabilitya reversal of the Company.
deferred compensation that occurred in 2021 as a result of a former executive passing.

The increasedecrease in occupancy expenses isprofessional fees was due to lower legal fees in 2022 compared to the additional branches acquired as part of the MidCoast acquisition.2021 period. The decrease in merger and acquisition costs was due to costs associated with the MidCoast acquisition that closed in April 2020. The increase in FDIC insuranceORE expenses was due to the final credit received from the FDICsales of OREO properties in the first quarter2022 for a gain of 2020 as the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio exceeded 1.38%. The decrease in furniture and fixtures is due to a decrease in non-capitalized items that were purchased in 2020 to support the acquisition.

For the three months ended, September 30, 2021, non-interest expenses increased $708,000 when compared to the same period in 2020. The changes in salaries and employee benefits and furniture and equipment correspond to the changes for the nine month period.$487,000. The increase in other expenses foris additional marketing expenses, primarily in the three month period ended September 30, 2021 is due to computerDelaware market, charge-offs associated with fraudulent customer account activity and data expenses as well as appraisal fees for the quarter.processing costs.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was $4,645,000$1,472,000 for the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to $3,702,000$1,616,000 for the same period in 2020.2021. The increasedecrease is primarily attributable to the increasedecrease in income before the provision for income taxes of $5,241,000$1,867,000 for the comparable periods.  Through management of our municipal loan and bond portfolios, management is focused on minimizing our effective tax rate.  Our effective tax rate was 17.3%17.9% and 17.2%16.0% for the first ninethree months of 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively, compared to the statutory rate of 21%.

For The increase in the three months ended September 30, 2021, the provision for income taxes was $1,578,000 compared to $1,759,000 for the same period in 2020. The decrease is attributable to the decrease in income before the provision for income taxes of $1,124,000 for the comparable periods. Our effective tax rate was 18.3% and 18.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.is due to life insurance earnings being exempt from federal income taxes.

We are invested in five limited partnerships that have established low-income housing projects in our market areas with our most recent investment in the third quarter of 2021. We anticipate recognizing an aggregate of $3.1$3.0 million of tax credits over the next 10 years, with an additional $35,000$105,000 anticipated to be recognized during 2021.2022.

Financial Condition

Total assets were $2.05$2.18 billion at September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, an increase of $155.5$34.0 million from $1.89$2.14 billion at December 31, 2020,2021, which is primarily due primarily to deposit growth fueled by government stimulus payments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.first quarter. Cash and cash equivalents increased $33.3decreased $58.7 million to $102.0$114.1 million. Available for sale securities increased $101.9$49.1 million and net loans increased $36.1$36.9 million to $1.43$1.46 billion at September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Total deposits increased $152.1$42.9 million to $1.74$1.88 billion since year-end 2020,2021, while borrowed funds decreased $10.6$5.8 million to $78.2$68.2 million.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $102.0$114.1 million at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to $68.7$172.8 million at December 31, 2020, an increase2021, a decrease of $33.3$58.7 million. The increasedecrease was attributable to deposit growth as customers continue to receive government stimulus funds payments.investment purchases and organic loan growth. Management actively measures and evaluates the Company’s liquidity position through our Asset–Liability Committee and believes the Company’s liquidity needs are satisfied by the current balance of cash and cash equivalents, readily available access to traditional funding sources including the Bank’s core deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank financing, federal funds lines with correspondent banks, brokered certificates of deposit and the portion of the investment and loan portfolios that mature within one year.  Management expects that these sources of funds will permit us to meet cash obligations and off-balance sheet commitments as they come due.
 
Investments

The following table shows the composition of the investment portfolio (including debt and equity securities) as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):
 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020  March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 
 Amount % Amount %  Amount % Amount % 
Debt securities:                  
U. S. Agency securities $68,256 17.1 
$
81,416
 
27.4
  $74,532 16.1 
$
73,945
 
17.8
 
U. S. Treasury notes 103,719 26.0 
28,043
 
9.4
  146,690 31.6 
115,347
 
27.8
 
Obligations of state & political subdivisions 108,831 27.3 
102,972
 
34.7
  117,990 25.4 
112,021
 
27.0
 
Corporate obligations 10,937 2.7 
6,509
 
2.2
  10,048 2.2 
10,333
 
2.5
 
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities
 105,300 26.3 
76,249
 
25.7
  112,211 24.2 
100,756
 
24.3
 
Equity securities 2,219 0.6 
1,931
 
0.6
  2,444 0.5 
2,270
 
0.6
 
Total $399,262 100.0 
$
297,120
 
100.0
  $463,915 100.0 
$
414,672
 
100.0
 

 September 30, 2021/ 
 December 31, 2020 
 Change  
March 31, 2022/
December 31, 2021
Change
     
 Amount %  Amount %   ��  
Debt securities:              
U. S. Agency securities $(13,160) (16.2) $587 0.8     
U. S. Treasury notes 75,676 269.9  31,343 27.2     
Obligations of state & political subdivisions 5,859 5.7  5,969 5.3     
Corporate obligations 4,428 68.0  (285) (2.8)     
Mortgage-backed securities in government sponsored entities
 29,051 38.1  11,455 11.4     
Equity securities 288 14.9  174 7.7     
Total $102,142 34.4  $49,243 11.9     

Our investment portfolio increased by $102.1$49.2 million, or 34.4%11.9%, from December 31, 20202021 to September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. During 2021,2022, we purchased $13.1$3.8 million of U.S. agency obligations, $93.4$39.7 million of U.S. treasury securities, $13.4 million state and political securities $52.6and $22.8 million of mortgage backed securities, and $4.5 million of corporate securities, which was offset by $21.6$5.8 million of principal repayments and $19.1$3.3 million of calls and maturities that occurred during the first ninethree months of 2021. We sold $17.2 million of US treasury securities and $12.0 million of US agency securities to recognize a gain and to redeploy funds into higher yielding investments.2022. As a result of changesincreases in market interest rates, the unrealized gainloss on available for sale investment portfolio decreased $3.8increased $21.0 million. Excluding our short-term investments consisting of monies held primarily at the Federal Reserve for liquidity purposes, our investment portfolio for the ninethree month period ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 yielded 2.05%1.70%, compared to 2.66%2.18% in the comparable period in 2020,2021, on a tax equivalent basis.

The investment strategy for 20212022 has been to utilize excess cash, cashflows from the investment portfolio and deposit inflows to purchase U.S. treasury securities, due to a limited spread between US treasuries and agencies, mortgage backed securities issued by government sponsored entities and obligations of state and political securities. The increase in the investment portfolio was in response to the deposit inflows that occurred in 2021.2022 and the first three months of 2022. We continually monitor interest rate trading ranges and seek to time investment security purchases when rates are in the top third of the trading range. The Bank believes its investment strategy has appropriately mitigated its interest rate risk exposure for various rate environments, including a rising rate environment, while providing sufficient cashflows to meet liquidity needs.

Management continues to monitor the earnings performance and the liquidity of the investment portfolio on a regular basis.  Through active balance sheet management and analysis of the investment portfolio, the Company believes it maintains sufficient liquidity to satisfy depositor withdrawal requirements and various credit needs of its customers.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale decreased $11.4 million to $3.2 million as of September 30, 2021 from December 31, 2020. The decrease in loans held for sale was due to a decrease in the amount of refinancings occurring due to a slight increase in market interest rates.

Loans

The following table shows the composition of the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):

 September 30, December 31, 
 2021 2020  
March 31,
2022
 
December 31,
2021
 
 Amount % Amount %  Amount % Amount % 
Real estate:                  
Residential $204,853 14.2 
$
201,911
 
14.4
  $201,567 13.6 
$
201,097
 
14.0
 
Commercial 657,485 45.6 
596,255
 
42.4
  724,876 49.0 
687,338
 
47.7
 
Agricultural 312,442 21.7 
315,158
 
22.4
  305,517 20.7 
312,011
 
21.6
 
Construction 68,408 4.7 
35,404
 
2.5
  66,738 4.5 
55,036
 
3.8
 
Consumer 31,042 2.2 
30,277
 
2.2
  21,460 1.5 
25,858
 
1.8
 
Other commercial loans 92,188 6.4 
114,169
 
8.1
  69,051 4.7 
74,585
 
5.2
 
Other agricultural loans 28,562 2.0 
48,779
 
3.5
  39,904 2.7 
39,852
 
2.8
 
State & political subdivision loans 47,928 3.2 
63,328
 
4.5
  49,582 3.3 
45,756
 
3.1
 
Total loans 1,442,908 100.0 
1,405,281
 
100.0
  1,478,695 100.0 
1,441,533
 
100.0
 
Less allowance for loan losses 17,334   
15,815
    17,556   
17,304
   
Net loans $1,425,574    
$
1,389,466
     $1,461,139    
$
1,424,229
    

  
March 31, 2022/
December 31, 2021
Change
         
  Amount  %         
Real estate:              
Residential $470   0.2         
Commercial  37,538   5.5         
Agricultural  (6,494)  (2.1)        
Construction  11,702   21.3         
Consumer  (4,398)  (17.0)        
Other commercial loans  (5,534)  (7.4)        
Other agricultural loans  52   0.1         
State & political subdivision loans  3,826   8.4         
Total loans $37,162   2.6         

 
 September 30, 2021/ 
 
 December 31, 2020 
 
 Change 
 
 Amount  % 
Real estate:
      
Residential $2,942   1.5 
Commercial  61,230   10.3 
Agricultural  (2,716)  (0.9)
Construction  33,004   93.2 
Consumer
  765   2.5 
Other commercial loans
  (21,981)  (19.3)
Other agricultural loans
  (20,217)  (41.4)
State & political subdivision loans
  (15,400)  (24.3)
Total loans
 $37,627   2.7 

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The Bank’s lending efforts have historically been focused in north central Pennsylvania and southern New York. With the acquisition of FNB and the opening of offices in Lancaster County, this focus has grown to include Lebanon, Schuylkill, Berks and Lancaster County markets of south central, Pennsylvania. We have a limited branch office in Union County that is staffed by a lending team to primarily support agricultural opportunities in central Pennsylvania. In December 2017, we completed a branch acquisition in State College, which provides us with opportunities in Centre County, Pennsylvania and other areas of central Pennsylvania. In April 2020, we completed the MidCoast acquisition, which expanded our markets into the State of Delaware with activity centered around the cities of Wilmington and Dover, Delaware. In November of 2020, we opened a branch in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, to further serve customers obtained as part of the MidCoast acquisition, as well as to expand operations into Chester County, Pennsylvania. We originate loans primarily through direct loans to our existing customer base, with new customers generated through the strong relationships our lending teams have with their customers and our lenders expertise in certain areas, as well as by referrals from real estate brokers, building contractors, attorneys, accountants, corporate and advisory board members, existing customers and the Bank’s website.  The Bank offers a variety of loans although historically most of our lending has focused on real estate loans including residential, commercial, agricultural, and construction loans.  All lending is governed by a lending policy that is developed and administered by management and approved by the Board of Directors. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Company had one industry specific loan concentration to the dairy industry, totaling $132.2$123.9 million or 9.2%8.4% of total loans compared to $139.1$127.4 million or 9.9%8.8% of total loans at December 31, 2020.2021.

During the first ninethree months of 2021,2022, the primary driver of growth was the Delaware markets, which saw significant activity in commercial real estate loan and construction loan activity. Other agriculturalAgricultural loans decreased $20.2$6.5 million primarily due to paydowns on lines of credit. The decrease in state and political loans of $15.4 million is due to pricing in the municipal bond market, which was less attractive to the borrowers during the first nine months of 2021 and is expected to continue to present challenges for the remainder of 2021. The decrease in other commercial loans is due to forgiveness of PPP loans. Loans issued as part of the PPP program totaled $20.8$2.8 million as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to $37.2$6.8 million as of December 31, 20202021 for a change of $16.4$4.0 million. The decrease in consumer loans is due to a decrease in student loans, which is expected to pick up over the remainder of 2022. Commercial and agricultural loan demand is subject to significant competitive pressures, the yield curve, and overall national, regional and local economic conditions.
 
While the Bank lends to companies that service companies that explore for natural gas in our market area, the Bank has not originated any loans to companies performing the actual drilling and exploration activities. Loans made by the Bank are to service industry customers which include trucking companies, stone quarries and other support businesses, favoring customers that have had a relationship with the Bank prior to supporting the exploration for natural gas. We also have originated loans to businesses and individuals for restaurants, hotels and apartment rentals that have been developed and expanded to meet the housing and living needs of the gas industry workers. Due to our understanding of the industry and its cyclical nature, the loans made for natural gas-related activities have been originated in accordance with specific policies and procedures for lending to these entities, which include more stringent loan to value thresholds, shortened amortization periods, and expansion of our monitoring of loan concentrations associated with this activity.
 
Residential real estate loans increased slightly during the first nine months of 2021. Loan demand for conforming mortgages, which the Company typically sells on the secondary market, remains strong in 2021 as a result of the low rate environment. For loans sold on the secondary market, the Company recognizes fee income for servicing these sold loans, which is included in non-interest income.

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Company has implemented programs to assist our customers. These includeincluded allowing customers to make interest only payments for up to 60 days and allowing certain customers in specific industries like hospitality to defer both principal and interest payments for up to 120 days. Customers are eligible to request additional modifications.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb probable future loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date.portfolio. The provision for loan losses is charged against current income.  Loans deemed not collectable are charged-off against the allowance while subsequent recoveries increase the allowance.  The allowance for loan losses was $17,556,000 or 1.19% of total loans as of March 31, 2022 as compared to $17,304,000 or 1.20% of loans as of December 31, 2021. The $252,000 increase is a result of a $250,000 provision for loan losses less net recoveries of $2,000. During 2022, net charge-offs were low with no significant charge-offs occurring. The following table presents an analysisshows the distribution of the allowance for loan losses and non-performingthe percentage of loans and assetscompared to total loans by loan category (dollars in thousands) as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):
  March 31,  December 31 
  2022  2021    
  Amount  %  Amount  % 
Real estate loans:            
Residential $1,070   13.6  
$
1,147
   
14.0
 
Commercial  8,394   49.0   
8,099
   
47.7
 
Agricultural  4,516   20.7   
4,729
   
21.6
 
Construction  497   4.5   
434
   
3.8
 
Consumer  210   1.5   
262
   
1.8
 
Other commercial loans  1,380   4.7   
1,023
   
5.2
 
Other agricultural loans  551   2.7   
558
   
2.8
 
State & political subdivision loans  285   3.3   
281
   
3.1
 
Unallocated  653   N/A   
771
   
N/A
 
Total allowance for loan losses $17,556   100.0  
$
17,304
   
100.0
 

The following table provides information related to credit loss experience and loan quality for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands):2021.

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2021  2020  2019  2018  2017 
Balance at beginning of period
 $15,815  
$
13,845
  
$
12,884
  
$
11,190
  
$
8,886
 
Charge-offs:                    
Real estate:                    
Residential  -   
-
   
32
   
118
   
107
 
Commercial  -   
435
   
578
   
66
   
41
 
Agricultural  -   
4
   
-
   
-
   
30
 
Consumer  16   
50
   
49
   
40
   
130
 
Other commercial loans  133   
44
   
38
   
91
   
-
 
Other agricultural loans  -   
-
   
60
   
50
   
5
 
Total loans charged-off  149   
533
   
757
   
365
   
313
 
Recoveries:                    
Real estate:                    
Residential  -   
14
   
-
   
69
   
-
 
Commercial  89   
37
   
-
   
3
   
11
 
Agricultural  -   
19
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Consumer  16   
21
   
33
   
31
   
49
 
Other commercial loans  13   
12
   
10
   
30
   
16
 
Other agricultural loans  -   
-
   
-
   
1
   
1
 
Total loans recovered  118   
103
   
43
   
134
   
77
 
                     
Net loans (recovered) charged-off  31   
430
   
714
   
231
   
236
 
Provision charged to expense  1,550   
2,400
   
1,675
   
1,925
   
2,540
 
Balance at end of year $17,334  
$
15,815
  
$
13,845
  
$
12,884
  
$
11,190
 
                     
Loans outstanding at end of period $1,442,908  
$
1,405,281
  
$
1,115,569
  
$
1,081,883
  
$
1,000,525
 
Average loans outstanding, net $1,417,647  
$
1,291,838
  
$
1,102,565
  
$
1,044,250
  
$
883,355
 
Non-performing assets:                    
Non-accruing loans $8,858  
$
10,732
  
$
11,536
  
$
13,724
  
$
10,171
 
Accrual loans - 90 days or more past due  83   
525
   
487
   
68
   
555
 
Total non-performing loans $8,941  
$
11,257
  
$
12,023
  
$
13,792
  
$
10,726
 
Foreclosed assets held for sale  1,277   
1,836
   
3,404
   
601
   
1,119
 
Total non-performing assets $10,218  
$
13,093
  
$
15,427
  
$
14,393
  
$
11,845
 
                     
Annualized net (recoveries) charge-offs to average loans  0.00%  
0.03
%
  
0.06
%
  
0.02
%
  
0.03
%
Allowance to total loans  1.20%  
1.13
%
  
1.24
%
  
1.19
%
  
1.12
%
Allowance to total non-performing loans  193.87%  
140.49
%
  
115.15
%
  
93.42
%
  
104.33
%
Non-performing loans as a percent of loans net of unearned income
  0.62%  
0.80
%
  
1.08
%
  
1.27
%
  
1.07
%
Non-performing assets as a percent of loans net of unearned income
  0.71%  
0.93
%
  
1.38
%
  
1.33
%
  
1.18
%
March 31, 2022 Credit Loss Expense (Benefit)  Net (charge-offs) Recoveries  Average Loans  Ratio of net (charge-offs) recoveries to Average loans  Allowance to total loans  Non-accrual loans as a percent of loans  Allowance to total non-accrual loans 
Real estate:                     
Residential $(77)  -  $200,838   0.00%  0.53%  0.22%  241.53%
Commercial  295   -   696,969   0.00%  1.16%  0.41%  281.30%
Agricultural  (213)  -   313,477   0.00%  1.48%  1.01%  146.48%
Construction  63   -   61,518   0.00%  0.74%  0.00% NA 
Consumer  (52)  -   27,193   0.00%  0.98%  0.00% NA 
Other commercial loans  355   2   70,861   0.00%  2.00%  0.82%  243.39%
Other agricultural loans  (7)  -   37,307   0.00%  1.38%  1.84%  75.17%
State & political subdivision loans  4   -   46,984   0.00%  0.57%  0.00% NA 
Unallocated  (118)  -   -  NA  NA  NA  NA 
Total $250  $2  $1,455,147   0.00%  1.19%  0.53%  
224.79
%
                             
December 31, 2021                            
Real estate:                            
Residential $(27)  
-
  $203,062   
0.00
%
  
0.57
%
  
0.30
%
  
192.77
%
Commercial  1,848   
35
   639,161   
0.01
%
  
1.18
%
  
0.43
%
  
275.01
%
Agricultural  (224)  
-
   312,770   
0.00
%
  
1.52
%
  
1.00
%
  
150.94
%
Construction  312   
-
   56,315   
0.00
%
  
0.79
%
  
0.00
%
 NA 
Consumer  (53)  
(6
)
  24,125   
(0.02
)%
  
1.01
%
  
0.00
%
 NA 
Other commercial loans  (113)  
(90
)
  99,839   
(0.09
)%
  
1.37
%
  
0.19
%
  
730.71
%
Other agricultural loans  (306)  
-
   37,181   
0.00
%
  
1.40
%
  
2.01
%
  
69.49
%
State & political subdivision loans  (198)  
-
   52,804   
0.00
%
  
0.61
%
  
0.00
%
 NA 
Unallocated  
311
   
-
   
-
  NA  NA  NA  NA 
Total 
$
1,550
  
$
(61
)
 
$
1,425,257
   
0.00
%
  
1.20
%
  
0.53
%
  
227.21
%

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The Company believes it utilizes a disciplined and thorough loan review process based upon its internal loan policy approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.  The purpose of the review is to assess loan quality, analyze delinquencies, identify problem loans, evaluate potential charge-offs and recoveries, and assess general overall economic conditions in the markets served.  An external independent loan review is performed on our commercial portfolio at least semi-annually for the Company.  The external consultant is engaged to 1) review a minimum of 50%  of the dollar volume of the commercial loan portfolio on an annual basis, 2) new loans originated for over $1.0 million in the last year, 3) review a sample of borrowers with commitments greater than or equal to $1.0 million,  4) selected loan relationships over $750,000 which are over 30 days past due, or classified Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful, or Loss, and 5) such other loans which management or the consultant deems appropriate. As part of this review, our underwriting process and loan grading system is evaluated.

Management believes that it uses the best information available when establishing the allowance for loan lossesto make such determinations and that the allowance for loan losses is adequate as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. However, future adjustments could be required if circumstances differ substantially from assumptions and estimates used in making the initial determination.  A prolonged downturn in the economy, changes in the economies of various segments of our agricultural and commercial portfolios, high unemployment rates, significant changes in the value of collateral and delays in receiving financial information from borrowers could result in increased levels of non-performing assets, charge-offs, loan loss provisions and reduction in income.  Additionally, bank regulatory agencies periodically examine the Bank’s allowance for loan losses.  The banking agencies could require the recognition of additions to the allowance for loan losses based upon their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.

On a monthly basis, problem loans are identified and updated primarily using internally prepared past due reports.  Based on data surrounding the collection process of each identified loan, the loan may be added or deleted from the monthly watch list.  The watch list includes loans graded special mention, substandard, doubtful, and loss, as well as additional loans that management may choose to include.  Watch list loans are continually monitored going forward until satisfactory conditions exist that allow management to upgrade and remove the loan.loan from the watchlist.  In certain cases, loans may be placed on non-accrual status or charged-off based upon management’s evaluation of the borrower’s ability to pay.  All commercial loans, which include commercial real estate, agricultural real estate, state and political subdivision loans, and other commercial loans and other agricultural loans, on non-accrual are evaluated quarterly for impairment.

The allowanceSee also “Note 5 – Loans and Related Allowance for loan losses was $17,334,000 or 1.20% of total loans as of September 30, 2021, as comparedLoan Losses” to $15,815,000 or 1.13% of loans as of December 31, 2020. The $1,519,000 increase in the allowance during the first nine months of 2021 is the result of a $1,550,000 provision and net charge-offs of $31,000. The following table shows the distribution of the allowance for loan losses and the percentage of loans compared to total loans by loan category as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 (dollars in thousands):consolidated financial statements.

  September 30,  December 31 
  2021  2020     2019     2018     2017    
  Amount  %  Amount  %  Amount  %  Amount  %  Amount  % 
Real estate loans:                              
Residential $1,190   14.2  
$
1,174
   
14.4
  
$
1,114
   
19.4
  
$
1,105
   
19.9
  
$
1,049
   
21.4
 
Commercial  7,678   45.6   
6,216
   
42.4
   
4,549
   
30.7
   
4,115
   
29.5
   
3,867
   
30.8
 
Agricultural  4,746   21.7   
4,953
   
22.4
   
5,022
   
27.9
   
4,264
   
26.3
   
3,143
   
24.0
 
Construction  538   4.7   
122
   
2.5
   
43
   
1.4
   
58
   
3.1
   
23
   
1.3
 
Consumer  318   2.2   
321
   
2.2
   
112
   
0.9
   
120
   
0.9
   
124
   
1.0
 
Other commercial loans  1,131   6.4   
1,226
   
8.1
   
1,255
   
6.3
   
1,354
   
6.9
   
1,272
   
7.2
 
Other agricultural loans  448   2.0   
864
   
3.5
   
961
   
4.9
   
752
   
3.9
   
492
   
3.8
 
State & political subdivision loans  296   3.2   
479
   
4.5
   
536
   
8.5
   
762
   
9.5
   
816
   
10.5
 
Unallocated  989   N/A   
460
   
N/A
   
253
   
N/A
   
354
   
N/A
   
404
   
N/A
 
Total allowance for loan losses $17,334   100.0  
$
15,815
   
100.0
  
$
13,845
   
100.0
  
$
12,884
   
100.0
  
$
11,190
   
100.0
 

As a result of previous loss experiences and other risk factors utilized in determining the allowance, the Bank’s allocation of the allowance does not directly correspond to the actual balances of the loan portfolio. While commercial and agricultural real estate totaled 67.3%loans total 69.7% of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2021, 71.7%March 31, 2022, 73.5% of the allowance at that date wasis assigned to this segmentthese portions of the loan portfolio as these loans have more inherent credit riskrisks than residential real estate or loans to state and political subdivisions. Residential real estate loans comprise 13.6% of the loan portfolio as of March 31, 2022 and 6.1% of the allowance is assigned to this segment as generally there are less inherent risks then commercial and agricultural loans.
The following table is a summary of our non-performing assets as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
  March 31,  
December 31,
 
(dollars in thousands)
 2022  2021 
Non-performing loans:
      
Non-accruing loans
 $7,810  
$
7,616
 
Accrual loans - 90 days or more past due
  12   
46
 
Total non-performing loans
  7,822   
7,662
 
Foreclosed assets held for sale
  1,131   
1,180
 
Total non-performing assets
 $8,953  
$
8,842
 

The following table identifies amounts of loans contractually past due 30 to 8990 days and non-performing loans by loan category, as well as the change from December 31, 20202021 to September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 in non-performing loans (in thousands).  Non-performing loans include those accruing loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more and non-accrual loans.  Interest does not accrue on non-accrual loans.  Subsequent cash payments received are applied to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending upon management’smanagement's assessment of its ultimate ability to collect principal and interest.

 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020  March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 
   Non-Performing Loans   Non-Performing Loans    Non-Performing Loans   Non-Performing Loans 
 30 - 89 Days 90 Days     30 - 89 Days 90 Days      
30 - 89 Days
Past Due
Accruing
 
90 Days Past
Due Accruing
 
Non-
accrual
 
Total Non-
Performing
 
30 - 89 Days
Past Due
Accruing
 
90 Days Past
Due Accruing
 
Non-
accrual
 
Total Non-
Performing
 
 Past Due Past Due Non- Total Non- Past Due Past Due Non- Total Non- 
(in thousands) Accruing Accruing accrual Performing Accruing Accruing accrual Performing 
Real estate:                                  
Residential $476 $81 $590 $671 
$
1,351
 
$
275
 
$
812
 
$
1,087
  $657 $12 $443 $455 
$
492
 
$
13
 
$
595
 
$
608
 
Commercial 607 - 3,778 3,778 
1,247
 
70
 
4,529
 
4,599
  1,114 - 2,984 2,984 
243
 
33
 
2,945
 
2,978
 
Agricultural 208 - 3,196 3,196 
366
 
150
 
3,133
 
3,283
  137 - 3,083 3,083 
31
 
-
 
3,133
 
3,133
 
Construction - - - - 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
Consumer 104 2 - 2 
155
 
30
 
-
 
30
  189 - - - 
163
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
Other commercial loans 52 - 416 416 
930
 
-
 
1,284
 
1,284
  - - 567 567 
28
 
-
 
140
 
140
 
Other agricultural loans 35 - 878 878 
71
 
-
 
974
 
974
   -  - 733  733  
10
  
-
 
803
 
803
 
Total nonperforming loans $1,482 $83 $8,858 $8,941 
$
4,120
 
$
525
 
$
10,732
 
$
11,257
  $2,097 $12 $7,810 $7,822 
$
967
 
$
46
 
$
7,616
 
$
7,662
 

 Change in Non-Performing Loans  
Change in Non-Performing Loans
March 31, 2022 /December 31, 2021
 
 
September 30, 2021 /December 31,
2020
  Amount % 
(in thousands) Amount % 
Real estate:          
Residential $(416) (38.3) $(153) (25.2)
Commercial (821) (17.9) 6 0.2 
Agricultural (87) (2.7) (50) (1.6)
Construction - - 
Consumer (28) (93.3) - - 
Other commercial loans (868) (67.6) 427 305.0 
Other agricultural loans (96) (9.9)  (70)  (8.7)
Total nonperforming loans $(2,316)  (20.6) $160 2.1 

The Company worked with customers directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company offered assistance in accordance with regulator guidelines. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company is engaging in more frequent communication with borrowers to better understand their situation and the challenges faced, allowing it to respond proactively as needs and issues arise. Should economic conditions worsen, the Company could experience increases in non-performing loans and further increases in its required allowance for loan losses and record additional provision expense. It is possible that the Company's asset quality measures could worsen at future measurement periods if the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are prolonged.
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For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we recorded a provision for loan losses of $1,550,000.$250,000 which compares to $650,000 for the same period in 2021, a decrease of $450,000. The decrease is primarily attributable to the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had in 2021 on the national and local economies compared to 2022. Non-performing loans decreased $2,316,000 or 20.6%,increased $160,000 from December 31, 20202021 to September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022 with the increase being primarily due to a commercial customer and an agricultural real estate customer making payments on their loans. Approximately 57.7%one customer. At March 31, 2022, approximately 59.3% of the Bank’s non-performing loans at September 30, 2021 are associated with the following three customer relationships:

A commercial loan relationship with $1.6$1.3 million outstanding, and additional letters of credit of $1.7$1.2 million available, secured by undeveloped land, stone quarries and equipment, was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The slowdown inCompany services the natural gas industry, as well as local municipalities. As a result, the reduced exploration for natural gas in north central Pennsylvania has significantly impacted the cash flows of the customer, who provides excavation services and stone for pad construction related to these activities. During 2019,2020, the Company had the underlying equipment collateral appraised and in the first quarter of 2022, the Company had the quarry appraised. The 2019 appraisalappraisals indicated a decrease in collateral values compared to the appraisal ordered for the loan origination, and an appraisal performed in 2017, however, the loan was still considered well secured on a loan to value basis at September 30, 2021.December 31, 2022. In 2021 and 2022, the customer has liquidated some excess equipment and the funds have been utilized to pay down a portion of the loans. Management determined that no specific reserve was required as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.
An agricultural loan customer with a total loan relationship of $2.4$2.1 million, secured by real estate, equipment and cattle, was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The customer declared bankruptcy during the fourth quarter of 2018 and developed a workout plan that was approved by the bankruptcy court in the fourth quarter of 2019 and resulted in monthly payments resuming in late 2019 that continued in 2020 and 2021.continues into 2022. Included within these loans to this customer are $911,000$787,000 of loans which are subject to Farm Service Agency guarantees. Depressed milk prices and the pandemic have created cash flow difficulties for this customer.  Absent a sizable and sustained increase in milk prices, which is not assured, we will need to rely upon the collateral for repayment of interest and principal. During 2020, the Company had the underlying collateral appraised. As of September 30, 2021, there was aManagement determined that no specific reserve was required as of $63,000 for this relationship based on the updated appraisals.March 31, 2022.
An agricultural loan customer with a total loan relationship of $1.2 million, secured by real estate was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated the cash flow difficulties this customer iswas experiencing. We expect that we will need to rely upon the sale of the collateral for repayment of interest and principal. Management reviewed the collateral and determined that no specific reserve was required as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.

Management of the Company believes that the allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2021at March 31, 2022 was adequate at that date, which iswas based on the following factors:
 

The three loan relationships described above comprised 57.7% of the non-performing loan balance, which had approximately $63,000 of specific reserves, as of September 30, 2021.
Three loan relationships comprise 59.3% of the non-performing loan balance, which did not require any specific reserves as of March 31, 2022.

The Company has a history of low charge-offs, and had net charge-offs for the first nine months of 2021 of $31,000. Net (recoveries) charge-offs as a percentwhich were 0.00% of average loans was 0.00% for the first nine months of 20212022 and 0.03% for all of 2020.2021.

Bank Owned Life Insurance

The Company holds bank owned life insurance policies to offset future employee benefit costs. These policies provide the Bank with an asset that generates earnings to partially offset the current costs of benefits, and eventually (at the death of the insureds) provide partial recovery of cash outflows associated with the benefits.  As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2020,2021, the cash surrender value of the life insurance was $30.5$38.7 million and $32.6$38.5 million, respectively. The change in cash surrender value, net of purchases and amounts acquired through acquisitions, is recognized in the results of operations. The amounts recorded as non-interest income totaled $165,000$207,000 and $180,000$1,315,000 for the three month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, $1,643,000 and $514,000, respectively, was recorded in non-interest income. During the first quarter of 2021, the Company received proceeds of $3,714,000, which included death benefits of $1,155,000 on two former employees of the Company. The Company evaluates annually the risks associated with the life insurance policies, including limits on the amount of coverage and an evaluation of the various carriers’ credit ratings.

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The Company policies that were purchased directly from insurance companies are structured so that any death benefits received from a policy while the insured person is an active employee of the Bank will be split with the beneficiary of the policy.  Under these agreements, the employee’s beneficiary will be entitled to receive 50% of the net amount at risk from the proceeds.  The net amount at risk is the total death benefit payable less the cash surrender value of the policy as of the date of death. The policies acquired as part of the acquisition of FNB provide a fixed split-dollar benefit for the beneficiary’s estate, which is dependent on several factors including whether the covered individual was a former Director of First National Bank of Fredericksburg (“FNB”) or a former employee of FNB and their salary level. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2020,2021, included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet was a liability of $694,000$687,000 and $687,000,$696,000, respectively, for the obligation under the split-dollar benefit agreements.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment increased $253,000decreased $164,000 to $17.2$16.9 million as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 from December 31, 20202021 as a result of a building purchase utilized to house back office personnel.depreciation.

Deposits

The following table shows the composition of deposits as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (dollars in thousands):

 September 30, December 31, 
 2021 2020   
March 31,
2022
  
December 31,
2021
  
 Amount % Amount %  Amount % Amount % 
Non-interest-bearing deposits
 $357,078 20.5 
$
303,762
 
19.1
  $366,820 19.5 
$
358,073
 
19.5
 
NOW accounts
 469,858 27.0 
422,083
 
26.6
  509,036 27.1 
485,292
 
26.4
 
Savings deposits
 301,997 17.3 
255,853
 
16.1
  321,701 17.1 
313,048
 
17.0
 
Money market deposit accounts
 278,295 16.0 
225,968
 
14.2
  365,591 19.5 
350,122
 
19.1
 
Certificates of deposit
 333,741 19.2 
381,192
 
24.0
  315,942 16.8 
329,616
 
18.0
 
Total
 $1,740,969 100.0 
$
1,588,858
 
100.0
  $1,879,090 100.0 
$
1,836,151
 
100.0
 

 September 30, 2021/ 
 December 31, 2020 
 Change  
March 31, 2022/
December 31, 2021
Change
     
 Amount %  Amount  %     
Non-interest-bearing deposits $53,316 17.6  $8,747   2.4      
NOW accounts 47,775 11.3   23,744   4.9     
Savings deposits 46,144 18.0   8,653   2.8      
Money market deposit accounts 52,327 23.2   15,469   4.4     
Certificates of deposit (47,451) (12.4)  (13,674)  (4.1)     
Total $152,111 9.6  $42,939   2.3     

Deposits increased $152.1$42.9 million since December 31, 2020.2021. The driverCompany experienced deposit growth across all markets and product types. Through the first three months of the increase was government stimulus funds in response2022, customers continued to the COVID 19 pandemic, which includes PPP loan proceeds deposited into a non-interest bearing deposit account at the Bank. We continue to enhance our cash management services to improve our customer services and to grow deposits through our current customers. Brokeredtransfer certificates of deposit decreased $23.8 milliondeposits primarily into money market and NOW accounts. There were no brokered certificates of deposits as maturing certificates were not replaced inof March 31, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

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Borrowed Funds

Borrowed funds were $78.2$68.2 million and $88.8$74.0 million as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. The decrease in borrowed funds was due maturities that occurred in the thirdfirst quarter of 20212022 that were not replaced due to deposit growth in 2021. In the second quarter of 2021, we issued $10.0 million of subordinated notes.replaced. During 2021, $21.82022, $4.7 million of long term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh matured and were not replaced.replaced and repurchase agreements decreased $1.0 million. As of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, long-term advances total $37.1$27.5 million, short-term advances total $25.0 million and repurchase agreements total $16.1$15.8 million.

The Company issued $10.0 million of fixed to floating rate subordinated notes on April 16, 2021 that mature on April 16, 2031, unless redeemed earlier. The notes bear interest at 4% per annum through April 16, 2026 and subsequently pay interest at the 90-day average secured overnight financing rate, determined on the determination date of the applicable interest period, plus 323 basis points. The Company may redeem the notes, in whole or in part, on or after April 16, 2026, and at any time upon the occurrence of certain events, subject in each case to the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). Issuance costs associated with the notes totaled $131,000 and were capitalized and will be amortized over the life of the note on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective yield method. As of September 30, 2021, the net unamortized issuance costs totaled $124,000.

In April 2020, the Bank entered into two interest rate swap agreements to convert floating-rate debt to fixed rate debt on notional amounts of $15.0 million and $10.0 million. The interest rate swap instruments involve an agreement to receive a floating rate and pay a fixed rate, at specified intervals, calculated on the agreed-upon notional amounts. The differentials paid or received on interest rate swap agreements are recognized as adjustments to interest expense in the period. The interest rate swap agreements were entered into on April 1, 2020 and expire on April 1, 2025 and April 1, 2027. In April 2020, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to convert floating-rate debt to fixed rate debt on a notional amounts of $7.5 million. The interest rate swap instrument involves an agreement to receive a floating rate and pay a fixed rate, at specified intervals, calculated on the agreed-upon notional amount. The differentials paid or received on interest rate swap agreements are recognized as adjustments to interest expense in the period. The interest rate swap agreements were entered into on April 13, 2020 and expire on June 17, 2027. In May of 2020, the Bank entered into three two year forward interest rate swaps that will convert floating rate debt to fixed rate debt on notional amounts of $6.0 million each.  The interest rate swap instruments involves an agreement to receive a floating rate and pay a fixed rate, at specified intervals, calculated on the agreed-upon notional amount. The differentials paid or received on interest rate swap agreements are recognized as adjustments to interest expense in the period. The interest rate swap agreements were entered into on May 14, 2020 and expire on May 14, 2027, 2029 and 2032. The fair value of the interest rate swaps at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 was $1,477,000$4,367,000 and is included within other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s current strategy for borrowings is to consider terms and structures to manage interest rate risk and liquidity in a rising rate environment. The Company’sCompany's daily cash requirements or short-term investments are primarily met by using the financial instruments available through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.

Stockholders’ Equity

We evaluate stockholders’ equity in relation to total assets and the risks associated with those assets.  The greater the capital resource, the more likely a corporation will meet its cash obligations and absorb unforeseen losses.  For these reasons, capital adequacy has been, and will continue to be, of paramount importance to the Company. As such, the Company has implemented policies and procedures to ensure that it has adequate capital levels. As part of this process, we routinely stress test our capital levels and identify potential risk and alternative sources of additional capital should the need arise.

Total stockholders’ equity was $209.0$202.7 million at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 compared to $194.3$212.5 million at December 31, 2020, an increase2021, a decrease of $14,708,000,$9,747,000, or 7.6%(4.6%).  Excluding accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, (loss), stockholders’ equity increased $16.3$4.9 million, or 8.5%2.3%. The Company purchased 15,483113 shares of treasury stock at a weighted average cost of $57.73$62.00 per share. For the ninethree months of 2021,2022, the Company had net income of $22.2$6.7 million and declared cash dividends of $5.5$1.9 million, or $1.39$0.475 per share, representing a cash dividend payout ratio of 24.9%27.8%.

All of the Company’s debt investment securities are classified as available-for-sale, making this portion of the Company’s balance sheet more sensitive to the changing market value of investments. As a result of changes in the interest rate environment, the defined benefit plan obligations and the interest rate swaps entered into during 2020, accumulated other comprehensive income decreased approximately $1.6$14.6 million from December 31, 2020.2021.

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

Quantitative measures established by regulatory capital standards to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios  of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), common equity Tier 1 capital (as defined) to total risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject at such dates.

As permitted by applicable federal regulation, the Bank has opted to use the community bank leverage ratio (the “CBLR”) framework for determining its capital adequacy.  Under the CBLR framework a qualifying community bank is considered well-capitalized if its leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital divided by average total consolidated assets) exceeds 9%. Following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal banking regulators revised the CBLR framework as follows: (i) beginning in the second quarter of 2020, a qualifying community bank need only have a leverage ratio of at least 8%, subject to the other qualifying requirements, and (ii) if a qualifying community bank’s leverage ratio falls below 8%, then it will have two calendar quarters to maintain a leverage ratio of 7% or greater.  These revisions under the CARES Act are effective April 23, 2020 and terminated on December 31, 2020.  Following such termination there is a grace period for returning to the 9% CBLR threshold.  The CBLR will bewas set at 8.5% for 2021, and 9% thereafter.  The grace period is also adjusted to account for the graduating increase. As a result, in 2021, a qualifying community bank utilizing the grace period must maintain a CBLR of at least 7.5%. Thereafter, a qualifying community bank utilizing the grace period must maintain a CBLR of at least 8%. If a qualifying community bank fails to maintain the applicable minimum CBLR during the grace period, or if it is unable to restore compliance with the CBLR within the grace period, then it will revert to the Basel III capital framework and the normal Prompt Corrective Action capital categories will apply. At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Bank was considered “well-capitalized”leverage ratio under the CBLR framework with a leveragewas 8.83%. This ratio allows the Bank to fall within the grace period of 8.90%the CBLR, and the Bank will have two calendar quarters to meet the 9.0% requirement to be considered “well-capitalized”.

Off-Balance Sheet Activities

Some financial instruments, such as loan commitments, credit lines, and letters of credit, are issued to meet customer financing needs but are not recorded on the Company’s balance sheet.  The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):

 September 30, 2021  December 31, 2020  March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Commitments to extend credit $272,610 
$
274,327
  $381,461 
$
275,998
 
Standby letters of credit  17,507 
21,978
   15,923  
17,083
 
 $290,117 
$
296,305
  $397,384 
$
293,081
 

We also offer limited overdraft protection as a non-contractual courtesy which is available to demand deposit accounts in good standing. Overdraft charges as a result of ATM withdrawals and one time point of sale (non-recurring) transactions require prior approval of the customer. The non-contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk at September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 was $12,226,000$12,203,000 and $12,210,000,$12,230,000, respectively. The Company reserves the right to discontinue this service without prior notice.

Liquidity

Liquidity is a measure of the Company’sCompany's ability to efficiently meet normal cash flow requirements of both borrowers and depositors.  To maintain proper liquidity, we use funds management policies, which include liquidity target ratios, along with our investment policies to assure we can meet our financial obligations to depositors, credit customers and stockholders.  Liquidity is needed to meet depositors’depositors' withdrawal demands, extend credit to meet borrowers’borrowers' needs, provide funds for normal operating expenses and cash dividends, and to fund other capital expenditures.

Cash generated by operating activities, investing activities and financing activities influences liquidity management. Our Company’sCompany's historical activity in this area can be seen in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.  The most important source of funds is core deposits.  Repayment of principal on outstanding loans and cash flows created from the investment portfolio are also factors in liquidity management.  Other sources of funding include brokered certificates of deposit and the sale of loans or investments, if needed.

The Company’sCompany's use of funds is shown in the investing activity section of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, where the net loan activity is presented.  Other uses of funds include purchasing stock from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Pittsburgh, as well as capital expenditures.  Capital expenditures (including software purchases), during the first ninethree months of 20212022 were $1,043,000$59,000 compared to $760,000$785,000 during the same time period in 2020.2021.

Short-term debt from the FHLB supplements the Bank’s availability of funds.  The Bank achieves liquidity primarily from temporary or short‑term investments in the Federal Reserve and the FHLB.  The Bank had a maximum borrowing capacity at the FHLB of approximately $749.7$777.4 million, inclusive of which $110.8 million wasany outstanding amounts, as a source of liquidity at September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The Bank also had two federal funds lines with third party providers in the total amount of $34.0 million as of September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, which are unsecured and undrawn upon. We also have a borrower in custody line with the Federal Reserve Bank of approximately $1.6$1.2 million, which also is not drawn upon as of September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The Company continues to evaluate its liquidity needs and as necessary finds additional sources.

Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity.  In addition to its operating expenses, Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is responsible for paying any dividends declared to its shareholders.  Citizens Financial also has repurchased shares of its common stock.  Citizens Financial Services, Inc.’s primary source of income is dividends received from the Bank.  Both federal and state laws impose restrictions on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends. In particular, the Bank may not, as a state-chartered bank which is a member of the Federal Reserve System, declare a dividend without approval of the Federal Reserve, unless the dividend to be declared by the Bank’s Board of Directors does not exceed the total of:  (i) the Bank’s net profits for the current year to date, plus (ii) its retained net profits for the preceding two current years, less any required transfers to surplus.  The Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC have formal and informal policies which provide that insured banks and bank holding companies should generally pay dividends only out of current operating earnings, with some exceptions.  The Prompt Corrective Action Rules, described above, further limit the ability of banks to pay dividends, because banks which are not classified as well capitalized or adequately capitalized may not pay dividends and no dividend may be paid which would make the Bank undercapitalized after the dividend.  At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $15.8$14.9 million.

Interest Rate and Market Risk Management

The objective of interest rate sensitivity management is to maintain an appropriate balance between the stable growth of income and the risks associated with maximizing income through interest sensitivity imbalances and the market value risk of assets and liabilities.

Because of the nature of our operations, we are not subject to foreign currency exchange or commodity price risk and, because we have no trading portfolio, we are not subject to trading risk. Currently, the Company has equity securities that represent only 0.11% of its total assets and, therefore, equity risk is not significant.

The primary components of interest-sensitive assets include adjustable-rate loans and investments, loan repayments, investment maturities and money market investments.  The primary components of interest-sensitive liabilities include maturing certificates of deposit, IRA certificates of deposit and short-term borrowings.  Savings deposits, NOW accounts and money market investor accounts are considered core deposits and are not short-term interest sensitive (except for the top-tier money market investor accounts, typically help by local governments, which are paid current market interest rates).

Gap analysis, one of the methods used by us to analyze interest rate risk, does not necessarily show the precise impact of specific interest rate movements on our Company’sCompany's net interest income because the re-pricing of certain assets and liabilities is discretionary and is subject to competitive and other pressures.  In addition, assets and liabilities within the same period may, in fact, be repaid at different times and at different rate levels.  We have not experienced the kind of earnings volatility that might be indicated from gap analysis.

The Company currently uses a computer simulation model to better measure the impact of interest rate changes on net interest income. We use the model as part of our risk management and asset liability management processes that we believe will effectively identify, measure, and monitor the Company’s risk exposure.  In this analysis, the Company examines the results of movements in interest rates with additional assumptions made concerning prepayment speeds on mortgage loans and mortgage securities.   Shock scenarios, which assume a parallel shift in interest rates and is instantaneous, typically have the greatest impact on net interest income. The following is a rate shock analysis and the impact on net interest income as of September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

   Change In % Change In 
 Prospective One-Year Prospective Prospective 
Changes in Rates Net Interest Income Net Interest Income Net Interest Income     
Prospective One-Year
Net Interest Income
   
Change In
Prospective
Net Interest Income
   
% Change In
Prospective
Net Interest Income
   
-100 Shock 
59,877
 
(1,335
)
 
(2.18
)
 
63,662
 
(1,633
)
 
(2.50
)
Base 
61,212
 
-
 
-
  
65,295
 
-
 
-
 
+100 Shock 
60,907
 
(305
)
 
(0.50
)
100 Shock 
65,411
 
116
 
0.18
 
+200 Shock 
61,767
 
555
 
0.91
  
65,835
 
540
 
0.83
 
+300 Shock 
62,278
 
1,066
 
1.74
  
65,964
 
669
 
1.02
 
+400 Shock 
62,588
 
1,376
 
2.25
  
66,067
 
772
 
1.18
 

The model makes estimates, at each level of interest rate change, regarding cash flows from principal repayments on loans and mortgage backed securities, call activity of other investment securities, and deposit selection, re-pricing and maturity structure.  Because of these assumptions, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates which would result in significant differences in the calculated projected change on net interest income. Additionally, the changes above do not necessarily represent the level of change under which management would undertake specific measures to realign its portfolio in order to reduce the projected level of change. It should be noted that the changes in net interest income noted above are in line with Company policy for interest rate risk.

Item 3-Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

In the normal course of conducting business activities, the Company is exposed to market risk, principally interest rate risk, through the operations of its banking subsidiary.  Interest rate risk arises from market driven fluctuations in interest rates that affect cash flows, income, expense and values of financial instruments and was discussed previously in this Form 10-Q.  Management and a committee of the Board of Directors manage interest rate risk (see also “Interest Rate and Market Risk Management”).

IteItem 4-Controlm 4-Control and Procedures

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”).  Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the SEC (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes to Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II ‑ OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 ‑ Legal Proceedings

Management is not aware of any pending or threatened litigation that would have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Company.  Any pending proceedings are ordinary, routine litigation incidental to the business of the Company and its subsidiary.  In addition, no material proceedings are pending or are known to be threatened or contemplated against the Company and its subsidiary by government authorities.

Item 1A – Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1.A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020,2021, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. At September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the risk factors of the Company have not changed materially from those reported in our 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  However, the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIESISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES    ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 
                  
Period 
Total Number of
Shares (or units
Purchased)
  
Average Price Paid
per Share (or Unit)
  
Total Number of Shares (or
Units) Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
of Programs
  
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar Value)
of Shares (or Units) that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (1)
  
Total Number of Shares
(or units Purchased)
  
Average
Price Paid
per Share
(or Unit)
  
Total Number of Shares (or Units)
Purchased as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans of Programs
  
Maximum Number (or Approximate
Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that
May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans
or Programs (1)
 
                  
7/1/21 to 7/31/21
 
-
 
$
0.00
 
-
 
143,713
 
8/1/21 to 8/31/21
 
642
 
$
62.24
 
642
 
143,071
 
9/1/21 to 9/30/21
 
85
 
$
62.00
 
85
 
142,986
 
1/1/22 to 1/31/22
 
-
 
$
0.00
 
-
 135,089 
2/1/22 to 2/28/22
 
88
 
$
62.00
 
88
 135,001 
3/1/22 to 3/31/22
 
25
 
$
62.00
 
25
 134,976 
Total 
727
 
$
62.21
 
727
 
142,986
  113   113   


(1)On April 21, 2020, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to an additional 150,000 shares at an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $12.0 million over a period of 36 months. The repurchases will be conducted through open-market purchases or privately negotiated transactions and will be made from time to time depending on market conditions and other factors.  No time limit was placed on the duration of the share repurchase program.  Any repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes.
 
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Item 3 ‑ Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 5 ‑ Other Information

None

Item 6 ‑ Exhibits

(a)  The following documents are filed as a part of this report:
 
Restated Articles of Incorporation of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (1)
   
Articles of Amendment of Restated Articles of Incorporation of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (2)



Bylaws of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (3)
   
Form of Common Stock Certificate. (4)
   
Second Amendment to First Citizens Community Bank Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
Amended and Restated First Citizens Community Bank Annual Incentive Plan
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
   
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
   
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
   
101101The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended  September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) The Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited), (ii) the Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited), (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (unaudited), (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited) and (vi) related notes (unaudited).
   
104104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)



(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, as filed with the Commission on August 9, 2018.

(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Commission on April 26, 2021.

(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the Commission on December 17, 2020.

(4)  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Commission on March 14, 2006.


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Signatures

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

 
Citizens Financial Services, Inc.
(Registrant)
   
November 4, 2021May 9, 2022
/s/ Randall E. Black
 
By:
Randall E. Black
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
November 4, 2021May 9, 2022
/s/ Stephen J. Guillaume
 
By:
Stephen J. Guillaume
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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