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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒   Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20182019
☐   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 0-11204
AmeriServ Financial, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania
25-1424278
(State or other jurisdiction
of
incorporation or organization)
25-1424278
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
Main & Franklin Streets,
P.O. Box 430, Johnstown, PA
15907-0430
(Address of principal executive offices)

15907-0430
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (814) 533-5300
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title Of Each ClassTrading
Symbol
Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Common StockASRVThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
8.45% Beneficial Unsecured Securities, Series A
(AmeriServ Financial Capital Trust I)
ASRVPThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes 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 by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
ClassOutstanding at November 1, 20182019
Common Stock, par value $0.0117,746,69117,138,632

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Item 1.   Financial Statements
AmeriServ Financial, Inc.
   
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except shares)
(Unaudited)
September 30,
2018
December 31,
2017
ASSETS
Cash and due from depository institutions$23,806$26,234
Interest bearing deposits2,6992,698
Short-term investments in money market funds4,7295,256
Total cash and cash equivalents31,23434,188
Investment securities:
Available for sale, at fair value138,753129,138
Held to maturity (fair value $37,345 on September 30, 2018 and $38,811 on December 31, 2017)38,67338,752
Loans held for sale1,0413,125
Loans883,672890,032
Less: Unearned income339399
 Allowance for loan losses9,43910,214
Net loans873,894879,419
Premises and equipment, net12,27612,734
Accrued interest income receivable4,0073,603
Goodwill11,94411,944
Bank owned life insurance38,26037,860
Net deferred tax asset5,9855,963
Federal Home Loan Bank stock5,0104,675
Federal Reserve Bank stock2,1252,125
Other assets5,6044,129
TOTAL ASSETS$1,168,806$1,167,655
LIABILITIES
Non-interest bearing deposits$152,959$183,603
Interest bearing deposits791,254764,342
Total deposits944,213947,945
Short-term borrowings61,25449,084
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank42,54546,229
Guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures, net12,93512,923
Subordinated debt, net7,4827,465
Total borrowed funds124,216115,701
Other liabilities3,1988,907
TOTAL LIABILITIES1,071,6271,072,553
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized;
26,609,811 shares issued and 17,767,313 outstanding on September 30, 2018;
26,585,403 shares issued and 18,128,247 outstanding on December 31, 2017
266266
Treasury stock at cost, 8,842,498 shares on September 30, 2018 and 8,457,156 on
December 31, 2017
(79,941)(78,233)
Capital surplus145,779145,707
Retained earnings45,16040,312
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net(14,085)(12,950)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY97,17995,102
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$1,168,806$1,167,655
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
ASSETS
Cash and due from depository institutions$27,087$27,970
Interest bearing deposits2,8842,740
Short-term investments in money market funds3,1554,184
Total cash and cash equivalents33,12634,894
Investment securities:
Available for sale, at fair value143,400146,731
Held to maturity (fair value $40,813 on September 30, 2019 and $40,324 on December 31, 2018)39,29940,760
Loans held for sale5,949847
Loans869,529862,604
Less: Unearned income396322
Allowance for loan losses8,3458,671
Net loans860,788853,611
Premises and equipment:
Operating lease right-of-use asset868
Financing lease right-of-use asset3,143
Other premises and equipment, net14,79813,348
Accrued interest income receivable3,7653,489
Goodwill11,94411,944
Bank owned life insurance38,78438,395
Net deferred tax asset3,5783,637
Federal Home Loan Bank stock3,6304,520
Federal Reserve Bank stock2,1252,125
Other assets6,2296,379
TOTAL ASSETS$1,171,426$1,160,680
LIABILITIES
Non-interest bearing deposits$144,567$150,627
Interest bearing deposits825,422798,544
Total deposits969,989949,171
Short-term borrowings11,27541,029
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank55,63046,721
Operating lease liabilities886
Financing lease liabilities3,210
Guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures, net12,95112,939
Subordinated debt, net7,5057,488
Total borrowed funds91,457108,177
Other liabilities7,5205,355
TOTAL LIABILITIES1,068,9661,062,703
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 26,648,728 shares issued and 17,146,714 shares outstanding on September 30, 2019; 26,609,811 shares issued and 17,619,303 shares outstanding on December 31, 2018266266
Treasury stock at cost, 9,502,014 shares on September 30, 2019 and 8,990,508 shares on December 31, 2018(82,745)(80,579)
Capital surplus145,884145,782
Retained earnings50,87646,733
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net(11,821)(14,225)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY102,46097,977
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$1,171,426$1,160,680
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
20182017201820172019201820192018
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans$10,607$9,855$30,550$29,189$10,737$10,607$32,149$30,550
Interest bearing deposits53148651914
Short-term investments in money market funds6042150938460212150
Investment securities:
Available for sale1,1449733,2742,8191,2651,1443,8983,274
Held to maturity3333149818773413331,084981
Total Interest Income12,14911,18734,96932,98612,43312,14937,36234,969
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits2,1641,6185,9184,5582,8952,1648,4925,918
Short-term borrowings2674452913038267276529
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank199178577511297199793577
Financing lease liabilities2988
Guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures280280840840280280841840
Subordinated debt130130390390130130390390
Total Interest Expense3,0402,2508,2546,4293,6693,04010,8808,254
NET INTEREST INCOME9,1098,93726,71526,5578,7649,10926,48226,715
Provision for loan losses200100750
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES9,1098,73726,61525,807
Provision (credit) for loan losses225(175)100
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR LOAN
LOSSES
8,5399,10926,65726,615
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Wealth management fees2,3592,2087,2326,7582,4312,3597,2467,232
Service charges on deposit accounts3264091,0661,1683213269481,066
Net gains on sale of loans176217393517405176574393
Mortgage related fees54691652279754218165
Net realized gains (losses) on investment securities56(148)11588118(148)
Bank owned life insurance135143400594131135388400
Other income5365271,7941,5676225361,8651,794
Total Non-Interest Income3,5863,62910,90210,9464,0953,58611,35710,902
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits5,8155,94318,12617,8086,3245,81518,97318,126
Net occupancy expense5856341,8661,9475995851,8791,866
Equipment expense3353431,1041,1963333351,0811,104
Professional fees1,3211,2133,7573,8281,2761,3213,6453,757
Supplies, postage and freight159161491516142159455491
Miscellaneous taxes and insurance276319842924280258851797
Federal deposit insurance expense140156457468-140160457
Other expense1,4831,3453,9013,8291,5491,4834,2083,901
Total Non-Interest Expense10,11410,11430,54430,51610,50310,09631,25230,499
PRETAX INCOME2,5812,2526,9736,2372,1312,5996,7627,018
Provision for income tax expense2527011,1331,9494422701,4031,178
NET INCOME2,3291,5515,8404,2881,6892,3295,3595,840
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:
Basic:
Net income$0.10$0.13$0.31$0.32
Average number of shares outstanding17,27817,92417,44318,013
Diluted:
Net income$0.10$0.13$0.31$0.32
Average number of shares outstanding17,36018,03617,52418,117
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – (continued)COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
2018201720182017
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:
Basic:
Net income$0.13$0.08$0.32$0.23
Average number of shares outstanding17,92418,38018,01318,590
Diluted:
Net income$0.13$0.08$0.32$0.23
Average number of shares outstanding18,03618,48118,11718,689
Cash dividends declared$0.020$0.015$0.055$0.045
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
2019201820192018
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income$1,689$2,329$5,359$5,840
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Pension obligation change for defined benefit plan403390(1,030)1,824
Income tax effect(85)(82)216(383)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities arising during period608(919)4,191(3,409)
Income tax effect(128)193(880)716
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on available for sale securities included in net income(88)(118)148
Income tax effect1925(31)
Other comprehensive income (loss)729(418)2,404(1,135)
Comprehensive income$2,418$1,911$7,763$4,705
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2018201720182017
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income$2,329$1,551$5,840$4,288
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Pension obligation change for defined benefit plan3903961,824870
Income tax effect(82)(135)(383)(297)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale
securities arising during period
(919)176(3,409)538
Income tax effect193(60)716(182)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses on available for sale securities included in net income(56)148(115)
Income tax effect19(31)39
Other comprehensive income (loss)(418)340(1,135)853
Comprehensive income$1,911$1,891$4,705$5,141
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
2019201820192018
COMMON STOCK
Balance at beginning of period266266266266
New common shares issued for exercise of stock options
Balance at end of period266266266266
TREASURY STOCK
Balance at beginning of period(81,741)(78,678)(80,579)(78,233)
Treasury stock, purchased at cost (237,641 and 279,679
shares for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and
2018, respectively and 511,506 and 385,342 shares for the
nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018,
respectively)
(1,004)(1,263)(2,166)(1,708)
Balance at end of period(82,745)(79,941)(82,745)(79,941)
CAPITAL SURPLUS
Balance at beginning of period145,883145,771145,782145,707
New common shares issued for exercise of stock options (2,300 shares for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 38,917 and 24,408 shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively)59661
Stock option expense13611
Balance at end of period145,884145,779145,884145,779
RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance at beginning of period49,61843,19146,73340,312
Net income1,6892,3295,3595,840
Cash dividend declared on common stock ($0.025 and
$0.020 per share for the three months ended
September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively and $0.070 and
$0.055 per share for the nine months ended September 30,
2019 and 2018, respectively)
(431)(360)(1,216)(992)
Balance at end of period50,87645,16050,87645,160
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS, NET
Balance at beginning of period(12,550)(13,667)(14,225)(12,950)
Other comprehensive income (loss)729(418)2,404(1,135)
Balance at end of period(11,821)(14,085)(11,821)(14,085)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$102,460$97,179$102,460$97,179
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
2018201720192018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$5,840$4,288$5,359$5,840
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses100750
Depreciation expense1,1491,224
Provision (credit) for loan losses(175)100
Depreciation and amortization expense1,3601,149
Net amortization of investment securities273346203273
Net realized (gains) losses on investment securities available for sale148(115)
Net gains on sale of loans(393)(517)
Net realized (gains) losses on investment securities – available for sale(118)148
Net gains on loans held for sale(574)(393)
Amortization of deferred loan fees(115)(117)(91)(115)
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale(23,361)(34,045)(28,232)(23,361)
Sales of mortgage loans held for sale25,83835,87623,70425,838
Increase in accrued interest income receivable(404)(387)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable366(18)
Increase in accrued interest receivable(276)(404)
Increase in accrued interest payable307366
Earnings on bank owned life insurance(400)(427)(388)(400)
Deferred income taxes249975623249
Stock based compensation expense72170
Stock compensation expense611
Net change in operating leases(46)
Other, net(5,534)(2,463)(323)(5,534)
Net cash provided by operating activities3,8285,5401,3393,767
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of investment securities – available for sale(30,371)(27,581)
Purchases of investment securities – held to maturity(3,405)(9,465)
Purchase of investment securities – available for sale(11,701)(30,371)
Purchase of investment securities – held to maturity(1,000)(3,405)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities – available for sale4,4798,1433,3744,479
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities – available for sale12,66217,34115,70412,662
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities – held to maturity3,4171,0542,4033,417
Purchases of regulatory stock(14,193)(12,894)
Purchase of regulatory stock(11,254)(14,193)
Proceeds from redemption of regulatory stock13,85811,82412,14413,858
Long-term loans originated(124,519)(122,029)(139,551)(124,519)
Principal collected on long-term loans139,836112,626151,752139,836
Loans purchased or participated(11,443)(6,121)
Loans sold or participated1,5002,800
Loan participations purchased(23,792)(11,443)
Loan participations sold4,6051,500
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned346019834
Proceeds from life insurance policies614
Purchases of premises and equipment(691)(2,188)
Net cash used in investing activities(8,836)(25,816)
Purchase of premises and equipment(2,550)(691)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities332(8,836)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase (decrease) in deposit balances20,818(3,732)
Net increase (decrease) in other short-term borrowings(29,754)12,170
Principal borrowings on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank16,9096,316
Principal repayments on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank(8,000)(10,000)
Principal payments on financing lease liabilities(126)
Stock options exercised9661
Purchase of treasury stock(2,166)(1,708)
Common stock dividends(1,216)(992)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(3,439)2,115
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(1,768)(2,954)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT JANUARY 134,89434,188
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT SEPTEMBER 30$33,126$31,234
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – (continued)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine months ended
September 30,
20182017
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net decrease in deposit balances(3,732)(865)
Net increase in other short-term borrowings12,17020,839
Principal borrowings on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank6,3169,500
Principal repayments on advances from Federal Home Loan Bank(10,000)(11,000)
Purchase of treasury stock(1,708)(2,757)
Common stock dividends(992)(839)
Net cash provided by financing activities2,05414,878
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(2,954)(5,398)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT JANUARY 134,18834,073
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT SEPTEMBER 30$31,234$28,675
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (the Company) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, AmeriServ Financial Bank (the Bank), AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company (the Trust Company), and AmeriServ Life Insurance Company (AmeriServ Life). The Bank is a Pennsylvania state-chartered full service bank with 15 locations in Pennsylvania.Pennsylvania and 1 location in Maryland. The Trust Company offers a complete range of trust and financial services and administers assets valued at $2.3$2.1 billion that are not reported on the Company’s Consolidated Balance SheetSheets at September 30, 2018.2019. AmeriServ Life is a captive insurance company that engages in underwriting as a reinsurer of credit life and disability insurance.
In addition, the Parent Company is an administrative group that provides support in such areas as audit, finance, investments, loan review, general services, and marketing. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
2.
Basis of Preparation
The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring entries considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. They are not, however, necessarily indicative of the results of consolidated operations for a full-year.
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018.
3.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), 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 affected 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 2016-13 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.
On October 16, 2019, the FASB voted to defer the effective date for ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses, for smaller reporting companies (as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission) to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The final ASU is expected to be issued in mid-November. The Company, as a smaller reporting company, continues to evaluate the impact that the Update will have on our consolidated financial statements. We are currently working with an industry leading third-party consultant and software provider to assist us in the implementation of this standard. We expect to recognize a one-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-time adjustment or the overall impact of the new guidance on the consolidated financial statements. The overall impact of the amendment will be affected by the portfolio composition and quality at the adoption date as well as economic conditions and forecasts at that time.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4.
Adoption of Accounting Standards
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The standard requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases on the balance sheet. A lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. A short-term lease is defined as one in which (a) the lease term is 12 months or less and (b) there is not an option to purchase the underlying asset that the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise. For short-term leases, lessees may elect to recognize lease payments over the lease term on a straight-line basis. For public business entities, the amendmentsAdditionally, in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,July 2018, and interim periods within those years. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. The amendments should be applied at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company is currently assessing the practical measures it may elect at adoption, but does not anticipate the amendment will have a significant impact to the financial statements. Based on the Company’s preliminary analysis of its current portfolio, the Company expects to recognize a right of use asset and a lease liability for its operating leases commitments. The Company also anticipates additional disclosures to be provided at adoption.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13,2018-11, Financial InstrumentsLeases (Topic 842) — Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments Targeted Improvements(“ASU 2016-13”), which, changes the impairment model for most financial assets. This Update is intendedamong other things, provides an additional transition method that would allow entities 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
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expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. ASU 2016-13 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 whichnot apply the guidance is adopted. The Company is currently evaluatingin ASU 2016-02 in the impact thatcomparative periods presented in the Update will have on our consolidated financial statements. The overall impact of the amendment will be affected by the portfolio compositionstatements and quality at the adoption date as well as economic conditions and forecasts at that time.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables — Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20). The amendments in this Update shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity should apply the amendments in this Update on a modified retrospective basis throughinstead recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to the opening balance of retained earnings as of the beginning ofin the period of adoption. Additionally, in the period of adoption, an entity should provide disclosures about a change in accounting principle. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
4.
Adoption of Accounting Standards
Effective January 1, 2018, theThe Company adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers — Topic 6062016-02 and all subsequent ASUs that modified ASC 606. The standard required a company to recognizeits related amendments as of January 1, 2019, which resulted in the amountrecognition of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at the time the transfer of goods or services takes place.operating and financing right-of-use assets totaling $932,000 and $3.3 million, respectively, as well as operating and financing lease liabilities totaling $932,000 and $3.3 million, respectively. The Company completed an assessmentelected to adopt the transition relief provisions from ASU 2018-11 and recorded the impact of revenue streams and reviewadoption as of theJanuary 1, 2019, without restating any prior-year amounts or disclosures. The related contracts potentially affectedpolicy elections made by the new standardCompany and concluded that ASU 2014-09 did not materially change the method in which it recognizes revenue. Therefore, implementation of the new standard had no material impact to the measurement or recognition of revenue of prior periods. However, additional lease disclosures were added in the current period, which can be found in Note 5.
In January 2016, the FASB finalized ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments — Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. This accounting standard (a) requires separate presentation of equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) on the balance sheet and measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (b) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; (c) eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities; (d) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (e) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; (f) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes13. There was no cumulative effect adjustment to the financial statements; and (g) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets.
The Company has adopted this standard during the reporting period. On a prospective basis, the Company implemented changes to the measurementopening balance of the fair value of financial instruments using an exit
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price notion for disclosure purposes included in Note 19 to the financial statements. The December 31, 2017, fair value of each class of financial instruments disclosure did not utilize the exit price notion when measuring fair value and, therefore, would not be comparable to the September 30, 2018 disclosure. The Company estimated the fair value based on guidance from ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value as the price which would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. There is no active observable market for sale information on many types of community bank loans and, thus, Level III fair value procedures were utilized, primarily in the use of present value techniques incorporating assumptions that market participants would use in estimating fair values.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715). The amendments in this Update require that an employer report the service cost component in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component. The Company adopted the standard on January 1, 2018, which resulted in a reclassification of  $(22,000) and $(62,000), for the third quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $(66,000) and $(186,000) for the nine month period ending September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, from Salaries and employee benefits into Other expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. See Note 18 for additional information on the presentation of these pension cost components.retained earnings required.
5.
Revenue Recognition
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers — Topic 606, requires the Company to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at the time the transfer of goods or services takes place. Management has determined that the primary sources of revenue associated with financial instruments, including interest and fee income on loans and interest on investments, along with certain noninterest revenue sources including net realized gains (losses) on investment security gains, loan servicing charges,securities, mortgage related fees, net gains on theloans held for sale, of loans, and bank owned life insurance income are not within the scope of Topic 606. As a result, no changes were made during the period related to theseThese sources of revenue which cumulatively comprise 79.1%80.5% of the total revenue of the Company.
Noninterest income within the scope of Topic 606 are as follows:

Wealth management fees — Wealth management fee income is primarily comprised of fees earned from the management and administration of trusts and customer investment portfolios. The Company’s performance obligation is generally satisfied over a period of time and the resulting fees are billed monthly or quarterly, based upon the month end market value of the assets under management. Payment is generally received after month end through a direct charge to customers’ accounts. Other performance obligations (such as delivery of account statements to customers) are generally considered immaterial to the overall transactions price. Commissions on transactions are recognized on a trade-date basis as the performance obligation is satisfied at the point in time in which the trade is processed. Also included within wealth management fees are commissions from the sale of mutual funds, annuities, and life insurance products. Commissions on the sale of mutual funds, annuities, and life insurance products are recognized when sold, which is when the Company has satisfied its performance obligation.

Service charges on deposit accounts — The Company has contracts with its deposit account customers where fees are charged for certain items or services. Service charges include account analysis fees, monthly service fees, overdraft fees, and other deposit account related fees. Revenue related to account analysis fees and service fees is recognized on a monthly basis as the Company has an unconditional right to the fee consideration. Fees attributable to specific performance obligations of the Company (i.e. overdraft fees, etc.) are recognized at a defined point in time based on completion of the requested service or transaction.
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Other noninterest income — Other noninterest income consists of other recurring revenue streams such as safe deposit box rental fees, gain (loss) on sale of other real estate owned and other miscellaneous revenue streams. Safe deposit box rental fees are charged to the customer on an
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annual basis and recognized when billed. However, if the safe deposit box rental fee is prepaid (i.e.paid(i.e. paid prior to issuance of annual bill), the revenue is recognized upon receipt of payment. The Company has determined that since rentals and renewals occur consistently over time, revenue is recognized on a basis consistent with the duration of the performance obligation. Gains and losses on the sale of other real estate owned are recognized at the completion of the property sale when the buyer obtains control of the real estate and all the performance obligations of the Company have been satisfied.
The following presents noninterest income, segregated by revenue streams in-scope and out-of-scope of Topic 606, for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 (in thousands).
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
20182017201820172019201820192018
Noninterest income:
In-scope of Topic 606
Wealth management fees$2,359$2,208$7,232$6,758$2,431$2,359$7,246$7,232
Service charges on deposit accounts3264091,0661,1683213269481,066
Other4394101,2911,2364714391,3251,291
Noninterest income (in-scope of topic 606)3,1243,0279,5899,1623,2233,1249,5199,589
Noninterest income (out-of-scope of topic 606)4626021,3131,7848724621,8381,313
Total noninterest income$3,586$3,629$10,902$10,946$4,095$3,586$11,357$10,902
6.
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share include only the weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share include the weighted average common shares outstanding and any potentially dilutive common stock equivalent shares in the calculation. Treasury shares are excluded for earnings per share purposes. For the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2017,2019, options to purchase 10,00012,000 common shares, with an exercise price of  $4.00,$4.19 to $4.22, were outstanding but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because to do so would be antidilutive. There were no antidilutive securities during either period of 2018.
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
20182017201820172019201820192018
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:
Net income$2,329$1,551$5,840$4,288$1,689$2,329$5,359$5,840
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic)17,92418,38018,01318,59017,27817,92417,44318,013
Effect of stock options112101104998211281104
Weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted)18,03618,48118,11718,68917,36018,03617,52418,117
Earnings per common share:
Earnings per common share:
Basic$0.13$0.08$0.32$0.23$0.10$0.13$0.31$0.32
Diluted0.130.080.320.230.100.130.310.32
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7.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
On a consolidated basis, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from depository institutions, interest-bearing deposits and short-term investments in money market funds with original maturities of 90 days or less.less. The Company made $875,000$785,000 in income tax payments in the first nine months of 20182019 and $975,000$875,000 in the same 20172018 period. The Company made total interest payments of  $7,888,000$10,573,000 in the first nine months of 20182019 compared to $6,447,000$7,888,000 in the same 20172018 period. The Company had $166,000$75,000 non-cash transfers to other real estate owned (OREO) in the first nine months of 20182019 compared to $59,000$166,000 non-cash transfers in the same 20172018 period. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) as of January 1, 2019, the Company had non-cash transactions associated with the recognition of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Specifically, the Company recognized a right-of-use asset and lease liability of  $932,000 related to operating leases and a right-of-use asset and lease liability of $3.3 million related to financing leases.
8.
Investment Securities
The cost basis and fair values of investment securities are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Investment securities available for sale (AFS):
September 30, 2018September 30, 2019
Cost
Basis
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Cost
Basis
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
US Agency$6,731$$(308)$6,423$6,209$71$$6,280
US Agency mortgage- backed securities87,075232(2,308)84,999
US Agency mortgage-backed securities83,8301,760(100)85,490
Municipal11,24015(489)10,76613,781642(8)14,415
Corporate bonds37,38092(907)36,56537,290317(392)37,215
Total$142,426$339$(4,012)$138,753$141,110$2,790$(500)$143,400
Investment securities held to maturity (HTM):
September 30, 2018September 30, 2019
Cost
Basis
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Cost
Basis
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
US Agency mortgage- backed securities$8,294$65$(256)$8,103
US Agency mortgage-backed securities$9,061$277$(6)$9,332
Municipal24,34125(956)23,41024,2051,259(42)25,422
Corporate bonds and other securities6,03810(216)5,8326,03362(36)6,059
Total$38,673$100$(1,428)$37,345$39,299$1,598$(84)$40,813
Investment securities available for sale (AFS):
December 31, 2017December 31, 2018
Cost
Basis
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Cost
Basis
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
US Agency$6,612$$(40)$6,572$7,685$4$(160)$7,529
US Agency mortgage- backed securities79,854611(719)79,746
US Agency mortgage-backed securities90,169516(1,158)89,527
Municipal7,19827(189)7,03613,301114(234)13,181
Corporate bonds35,886322(424)35,78437,359131(996)36,494
Total$129,550$960$(1,372)$129,138$148,514$765$(2,548)$146,731
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Investment securities held to maturity (HTM):
December 31, 2017December 31, 2018
Cost
Basis
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Cost
Basis
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
US Agency mortgage- backed securities$9,740$149$(45)$9,844
US Agency mortgage-backed securities$9,983$78$(132)$9,929
Municipal22,970203(238)22,93524,740131(404)24,467
Corporate bonds and other securities6,04238(48)6,0326,03713(122)5,928
Total$38,752$390$(331)$38,811$40,760$222$(658)$40,324
Maintaining investment quality is a primary objective of the Company’s investment policy which, subject to certain limited exceptions, prohibits the purchase of any investment security below a Moody’s Investor’s Service or Standard & Poor’s rating of  “A.” At September 30, 2018, 57.0%2019, 55.6% of the portfolio was rated “AAA”as compared to 57.8%57.5% at December 31, 2017.2018. Approximately 9.7%9.1% of the portfolio was either rated below “A” or unrated at September 30, 2018 and2019 as compared to 10.0% at December 31, 2017.2018.
The Company sold $2.8 million AFS securities in the third quarter of 2019 resulting in $88,000 of gross investment security gains and sold $3.4 million AFS securities in the first nine months of 2019 resulting in $118,000 of gross investment security gains. The Company sold no AFS securities during the third quarter of 2018. Total proceeds from the sale of AFS securities for the first nine months of 2018 were $4.5 million resulting in $15,000 of gross investment security gains and $163,000 of gross investment security losses. The Company sold $937,000 AFS securities in the third quarter of 2017 resulting in $56,000 of gross investment security gains and sold $8.1 million AFS securities in the first nine months of 2017 resulting in $115,000 of gross investment security gains.
The bookcarrying value of securities, both available for sale and held to maturity, pledged to secure public and trust deposits was $110,038,000$126,815,000 at September 30, 20182019 and $117,181,000$115,536,000 at December 31, 2017.2018.
The following tables present information concerning investments with unrealized losses as of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 (in thousands):
Total investment securities:
September 30, 2018September 30, 2019
Less than 12 months12 months or longerTotalLess than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
US Agency$2,734$(109)$3,689$(199)$6,423$(308)$$$$$$
US Agency mortgage-backed securities49,544(1,211)29,471(1,353)79,015(2,564)4,602(20)10,804(86)15,406(106)
Municipal19,978(619)11,847(826)31,825(1,445)943(3)1,130(47)2,073(50)
Corporate bonds and other securities21,320(547)12,979(576)34,299(1,123)3,051(31)16,145(397)19,196(428)
Total$93,576$(2,486)$57,986$(2,954)$151,562$(5,440)$8,596$(54)$28,079$(530)$36,675$(584)
Total investment securities:
December 31, 2017December 31, 2018
Less than 12 months12 months or longerTotalLess than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
US Agency$5,923$(39)$399$(1)$6,322$(40)$244$(6)$5,631$(154)$5,875$(160)
US Agency mortgage-backed securities36,783(253)22,625(511)59,408(764)17,718(177)39,983(1,113)57,701(1,290)
Municipal8,657(109)7,727(318)16,384(427)6,601(71)15,880(567)22,481(638)
Corporate bonds and other securities7,123(71)13,655(401)20,778(472)15,221(440)17,038(678)32,259(1,118)
Total$58,486$(472)$44,406$(1,231)$102,892$(1,703)$39,784$(694)$78,532$(2,512)$118,316$(3,206)
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The unrealized losses are primarily a result of increases in market yields from the time of purchase. In general, as market yields rise, the value of securities will decrease; as market yields fall, the fair value of securities will increase. There are 23351 positions that are considered temporarily impaired at September 30, 2018.2019. Management generally views changes in fair value caused by changes in interest rates as temporary; therefore, these securities have not been classified as other-than-temporarily impaired. Management has also concluded that based on current information we expect to continue to receive scheduled interest payments as well as the entire principal balance. Furthermore, management does not intend to sell these securities and does not believe it will be required to sell these securities before they recover in value.value or mature.
Contractual maturities of securities at September 30, 20182019 are shown below (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. The weighted average duration of the total investment securities portfolio at September 30, 20182019 is 48.235.1 months and is higherlower than the duration at December 31, 20172018 which was 44.344.1 months. The duration remains within our internal established guideline range of 24 to 60 months which we believe is appropriate to maintain proper levels of liquidity, interest rate risk, market valuation sensitivity and profitability.
Total investment securities:
September 30, 2018September 30, 2019
Available for saleHeld to maturityAvailable for saleHeld to maturity
Cost
Basis
Fair
Value
Cost
Basis
Fair
Value
Cost
Basis
Fair
Value
Cost
Basis
Fair
Value
Within 1 year$48$49$1,000$973$2,500$2,506$$
After 1 year but within 5 years20,14019,8903,6583,47121,37421,4856,5166,565
After 5 years but within 10 years47,06845,67318,01717,36240,36041,00519,66220,618
After 10 years but within15 years29,95229,19411,60511,29224,72225,2488,0858,481
Over 15 years45,21843,9474,3934,24752,15453,1565,0365,149
Total$142,426$138,753$38,673$37,345$141,110$143,400$39,299$40,813
As of September 30, 2019, the Company reported $354,000 of equity securities within Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These equity securities are held within a nonqualified deferred compensation plan in which a select group of executives of the Company can participate. An eligible executive can defer a certain percentage of their current salary to be placed into the plan and held within a rabbi trust. The assets of the rabbi trust are invested in various publicly listed mutual funds. The gain or loss on the equity securities (both realized and unrealized) is reported within Other income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the third quarter and first nine months of 2019, the Company recorded a realized gain of  $9,000 and an unrealized gain of  $3,000 on these equity securities. Additionally, the Company has recognized a deferred compensation liability, which is equal to the balance of the equity securities and is reported within Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
9.
Loans
The loan portfolio of the Company consists of the following (in thousands):
September 30,
2018
December 31,
2017
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$165,522$159,192
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate95,59489,935
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate363,532373,845
Real estate — residential mortgage240,591247,278
Consumer18,09419,383
Loans, net of unearned income$883,333$889,633
Loan balances at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are net of unearned income of  $339,000 and $399,000, respectively. Real estate-construction loans comprised 3.9% and 4.1% of total loans, net of unearned income at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$163,385$158,279
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate82,37891,905
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate367,045356,543
Real estate – residential mortgage238,140237,964
Consumer18,18517,591
Loans, net of unearned income$869,133$862,282
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Loan balances at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are net of unearned income of  $396,000 and $322,000, respectively. Real estate-construction loans comprised 4.4% and 3.5% of total loans, net of unearned income at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
10.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The following tables summarize the rollforward of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 (in thousands).
Three months ended September 30, 2018
Balance at
June 30,
2018
Charge-
Offs
RecoveriesProvision
(Credit)
Balance at
September 30,
2018
Commercial$3,566$$17$175$3,758
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate3,68612(310)3,388
Real estate – residential mortgage1,253(123)34751,239
Consumer125(29)725128
Allocation for general risk89135926
Total$9,521$(152)$70$$9,439
Three months ended September 30, 2017
Balance at
June 30,
2017
Charge-
Offs
RecoveriesProvision
(Credit)
Balance at
September 30,
2017
Commercial$3,824$(228)$9$562$4,167
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate4,48820(662)3,846
Real estate – residential mortgage1,150(109)53701,164
Consumer139(42)52(10)139
Allocation for general risk7902401,030
Total$10,391$(379)$134$200$10,346
Nine months ended September 30, 2018
Balance at
December 31,
2017
Charge-
Offs
RecoveriesProvision
(Credit)
Balance at
September 30,
2018
Commercial$4,298$(574)$29$5$3,758
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate3,66638(316)3,388
Real estate – residential mortgage1,102(340)1113661,239
Consumer128(181)42139128
Allocation for general risk1,020(94)926
Total$10,214$(1,095)$220$100$9,439
Nine months ended September 30, 2017
Balance at
December 31,
2016
Charge-
Offs
RecoveriesProvision
(Credit)
Balance at
September 30,
2017
Commercial$4,041$(228)$22$332$4,167
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate3,584(14)442323,846
Real estate – residential mortgage1,169(263)1281301,164
Consumer151(138)11313139
Allocation for general risk987431,030
Total$9,932$(643)$307$750$10,346
The Company did not record a provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2018 compared to a $200,000 provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2017. For the first nine months of 2018, the Company recorded a $100,000 provision for loan losses compared to a $750,000 provision for loan losses in
Three months ended September 30, 2019
Balance at
June 30, 2019
Charge-
Offs
RecoveriesProvision
(Credit)
Balance at
September 30, 2019
Commercial$2,538$(1)$8$464$3,009
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate3,42512(81)3,356
Real estate – residential mortgage1,21825(46)1,197
Consumer124(36)1028126
Allocation for general risk797(140)657
Total$8,102$(37)$55$225$8,345
Three months ended September 30, 2018
Balance at
June 30, 2018
Charge-
Offs
RecoveriesProvision
(Credit)
Balance at
September 30, 2018
Commercial$3,566$$17$175$3,758
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate3,68612(310)3,388
Real estate – residential mortgage1,253(123)34751,239
Consumer125(29)725128
Allocation for general risk89135926
Total$9,521$(152)$70$$9,439
Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Balance at
December 31, 2018
Charge-
Offs
RecoveriesProvision
(Credit)
Balance at
September 30, 2019
Commercial$3,057$(1)$13$(60)$3,009
Commercial loans secured by non-owner
occupied real estate
3,389(63)36(6)3,356
Real estate – residential mortgage1,235(71)101(68)1,197
Consumer127(206)40165126
Allocation for general risk863(206)657
Total$8,671$(341)$190$(175)$8,345
Nine months ended September 30, 2018
Balance at
December 31, 2017
Charge-
Offs
RecoveriesProvision
(Credit)
Balance at
September 30, 2018
Commercial$4,298$(574)$29$5$3,758
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate3,66638(316)3,388
Real estate – residential mortgage1,102(340)1113661,239
Consumer128(181)42139128
Allocation for general risk1,020(94)926
Total$10,214$(1,095)$220$100$9,439
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The Company recorded a provision for loan losses of  $225,000 in the third quarter of 2019 as compared to a zero provision recorded in the third quarter of 2018. For the first nine months of 2017.2019, the Company recorded a $175,000 loan loss provision recovery compared to a $100,000 provision expense recorded in the first nine months of 2018. The lower 20182019 provision recovery reflects our overall strong asset quality, the successful workoutlimited loan growth, and low level of several criticized loans, and reducednet loan portfolio balances.charge-offs. For the first nine months of 2018,2019, the Company experienced net loan charge-offs of only $151,000, or 0.02% of total loans, compared to net loan charge-offs of  $875,000, or 0.13% of total loans, comparedin the first nine months of 2018. Overall, the Company continued to net loan charge-offs of  $336,000,maintain outstanding asset quality as its non-performing assets totaled $2.0 million, or 0.05%only 0.22% of total loans, in 2017.at September 30, 2019. The higher 2018 netallowance for loan charge-offs reflect the final work-outlosses provided 426% coverage of several non-performing assets, and 0.95% of total loans, on which reserves had previously been established.at September 30, 2019, compared to 629% coverage of non-performing assets, and 1.00% of total loans, at December 31, 2018.
The following tables summarize the loan portfolio and allowance for loan loss by the primary segments of the loan portfolio (in thousands).
At September 30, 2018
CommercialCommercial Loans
Secured by Non-Owner
Occupied Real Estate
Real Estate-
Residential
Mortgage
ConsumerAllocation for
General Risk
Total
Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment$$11$$$11
Collectively evaluated for impairment261,116363,521240,59118,094883,322
Total loans$261,116$363,532$240,591$18,094$883,333
Allowance for loan losses:
Specific reserve allocation$$$$$$
General reserve allocation3,7583,3881,2391289269,439
Total allowance for loan losses$3,758$3,388$1,239$128$926$9,439
At December 31, 2017
CommercialCommercial Loans
Secured by Non-Owner
Occupied Real Estate
Real Estate-
Residential
Mortgage
ConsumerAllocation for
General Risk
Total
Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment$1,213$547$$$1,760
Collectively evaluated for impairment247,914373,298247,27819,383887,873
Total loans$249,127$373,845$247,278$19,383$889,633
Allowance for loan losses:
Specific reserve allocation$909$$$$$909
General reserve allocation3,3893,6661,1021281,0209,305
Total allowance for loan losses$4,298$3,666$1,102$128$1,020$10,214
At September 30, 2019
CommercialCommercial Loans
Secured by Non-Owner
Occupied Real Estate
Real Estate-
Residential
Mortgage
ConsumerAllocation for
General Risk
Total
Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment$820$9$$$829
Collectively evaluated for impairment244,943367,036238,14018,185868,304
Total loans$245,763$367,045$238,140$18,185$869,133
Allowance for loan losses:
Specific reserve allocation$87$9$$$$96
General reserve allocation2,9223,3471,1971266578,249
Total allowance for loan losses$3,009$3,356$1,197$126$657$8,345
At December 31, 2018
CommercialCommercial Loans
Secured by Non-Owner
Occupied Real Estate
Real Estate-
Residential
Mortgage
ConsumerAllocation for
General Risk
Total
Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment$$11$$$11
Collectively evaluated for impairment250,184356,532237,96417,591862,271
Total loans$250,184$356,543$237,964$17,591$862,282
Allowance for loan losses:
Specific reserve allocation$$11$$$$11
General reserve allocation3,0573,3781,2351278638,660
Total allowance for loan losses$3,057$3,389$1,235$127$863$8,671
The segments of the Company’s loan portfolio are disaggregated into classes that allows management to monitor risk and performance. The loan classes used are consistent with the internal reports evaluated by the Company’s management and Board of Directors to monitor risk and performance within various segments of its loan portfolio. The commercial loan segment includes both the commercial and industrial
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and the owner occupied commercial real estate loan classes.classes while the remaining segments are not separated into classes as management monitors risk in these loans at the segment level. The residential mortgage loan segment is comprised of first lien amortizing residential mortgage loans and home equity loans secured by residential real estate. The consumer loan segment consists primarily of installment loans and overdraft lines of credit connected with customer deposit accounts.
Management evaluates for possible impairment any individual loan in the commercial or commercial real estate segment with a loan balance in excess of  $100,000 that is in nonaccrual status or classified as a Troubled Debt Restructure (TDR). Loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current
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information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. The Company does not separately evaluate individual consumer and residential mortgage loans for impairment, unless such loans are part of a larger relationship that is impaired, or are classified as a TDR.
Once the determination has been made that a loan is impaired, the determination of whether a specific allocation of the allowance is necessary is measured by comparing the recorded investment in the loan to the fair value of the loan using one of three methods: (a) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (b) the loan’s observable market price; or (c) the fair value of the collateral less selling costs for collateral dependent loans. The method is selected on a loan-by-loan basis, with management primarily utilizing the fair value of collateral method. The evaluation of the need and amount of a specific allocation of the allowance and whether a loan can be removed from impairment status is made on a quarterly basis. The Company’s policy for recognizing interest income on impaired loans does not differ from its overall policy for interest recognition.
The need for an updated appraisal on collateral dependent loans is determined on a case-by-case basis. The useful life of an appraisal or evaluation will vary depending upon the circumstances of the property and the economic conditions in the marketplace. A new appraisal is not required if there is an existing appraisal which, along with other information, is sufficient to determine a reasonable value for the property and to support an appropriate and adequate allowance for loan losses. At a minimum, annual documented reevaluation of the property is completed by the Bank’s internal Loan ReviewAssigned Risk Department to support the value of the property.
When reviewing an appraisal associated with an existing real estate collateral dependent transaction, the Bank’s internal Assigned Risk Department must determine if there have been material changes to the underlying assumptions in the appraisal which affect the original estimate of value. Some of the factors that could cause material changes to reported values include:

the passage of time;

the volatility of the local market;

the availability of financing;

natural disasters;

the inventory of competing properties;

new improvements to, or lack of maintenance of, the subject property or competing properties upon physical inspection by the Bank;
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changes in underlying economic and market assumptions, such as material changes in current and projected vacancy, absorption rates, capitalization rates, lease terms, rental rates, sales prices, concessions, construction overruns and delays, zoning changes, etc.; and/or

environmental contamination.
The value of the property is adjusted to appropriately reflect the above listed factors and the value is discounted to reflect the value impact of a forced or distressed sale, any outstanding senior liens, any outstanding unpaid real estate taxes, transfer taxes and closing costs that would occur with sale of the real estate. If the Assigned Risk Department personnel determine that a reasonable value cannot be derived
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based on available information, a new appraisal is ordered. The determination of the need for a new appraisal, versus completion of a property valuation by the Bank’s Assigned Risk Department personnel rests with the Assigned Risk Department and not the originating account officer.
The following tables present impaired loans by portfolio segment, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and those for which a specific allowance was not necessary (in thousands).
September 30, 2018
Impaired Loans with
Specific Allowance
Impaired
Loans with
no Specific
Allowance
Total Impaired Loans
Recorded
Investment
Related
Allowance
���Recorded
Investment
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Commercial$$$$$
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate111133
Total impaired loans$$$11$11$33
December 31, 2017
Impaired Loans with
Specific Allowance
Impaired
Loans with
no Specific
Allowance
Total Impaired Loans
Recorded
Investment
Related
Allowance
Recorded
Investment
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Commercial$1,202$909$11$1,213$1,215
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate547547600
Total impaired loans$1,202$909$558$1,760$1,815
September 30, 2019
Impaired Loans with
Specific Allowance
Impaired Loans with
no Specific Allowance
Total Impaired Loans
Recorded
Investment
Related
Allowance
Recorded
Investment
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Commercial$820$87$$820$820
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate99931
Total impaired loans$829$96$$829$851
December 31, 2018
Impaired Loans with
Specific Allowance
Impaired Loans with
no Specific Allowance
Total Impaired Loans
Recorded
Investment
Related
Allowance
Recorded
Investment
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate$11$11$$11$33
Total impaired loans$11$11$$11$33
The following table presents the average recorded investment in impaired loans and related interest income recognized for the periods indicated (in thousands).
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Nine months ended
September 30,
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September 30,
Nine months ended
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20182017201820172019201820192018
Average loan balance:
Commercial$$1,302$532$896$785$$393$532
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate121,316146745101210146
Average investment in impaired loans$12$2,618$678$1,641$795$12$403$678
Interest income recognized:
Commercial$$7$$10$13$$17$
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate
Interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans$$7$$10$13$$17$
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Management uses a nine pointnine-point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first six categories are considered not criticized. The first five “Pass” categories are aggregated, while the Pass-6, Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful categories are disaggregated to separate pools. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The Special Mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are potentially weak, resulting in an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a Substandard classification. Loans in the Substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the
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liquidation of the debt, and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. All loans greater than 90 days past due, or for which any portion of the loan represents a specific allocation of the allowance for loan losses are placed in Substandard or Doubtful.
To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed, the Company has a structured loan rating process, which dictates that, at a minimum, credit reviews are mandatory for all commercial and commercial mortgage loan relationships with aggregate balances in excess of  $250,000$1,000,000 within a 12-month period. Generally, consumer and residential mortgage loans are included in the Pass categories unless a specific action, such as bankruptcy, delinquency, or death occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit event. The Company’s commercial relationship managers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans in their portfolios at origination and on an ongoing basis. Risk ratings are assigned by the account officer, but require independent review and rating concurrence from the Company’s internal Loan Review Department. The Loan Review Department is an experienced, independent function which reports directly to the Board’s Audit Committee. The scope of commercial portfolio coverage by the Loan Review Department is defined and presented to the Audit Committee for approval on an annual basis. The approved scope of coverage for 20182019 requires review of a minimum range of 50% to 55% of the commercial loan portfolio.
In addition to loan monitoring by the account officer and Loan Review Department, the Company also requires presentation of all credits rated Pass-6 with aggregate balances greater than $1,000,000,$2,000,000, all credits rated Special Mention or Substandard with aggregate balances greater than $250,000, and all credits rated Doubtful with aggregate balances greater than $100,000 on an individual basis to the Company’s Loan Loss Reserve Committee on a quarterly basis. Additionally, the Asset Quality Task Force, which is a group comprised of senior level personnel, meets monthly to monitor the status of problem loans.
The following table presents the classes of the commercial and commercial real estate loan portfolios summarized by the aggregate Pass and the criticized categories of Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful within the internal risk rating system (in thousands).
September 30, 2018
PassSpecial
Mention
SubstandardDoubtfulTotal
Commercial and industrial$155,787$7,985$1,750$$165,522
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real
estate
90,6293,8361,12995,594
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied
real estate
356,8806,37326811363,532
Total$603,296$18,194$3,147$11$624,648
December 31, 2017
PassSpecial
Mention
SubstandardDoubtfulTotal
Commercial and industrial$156,448$500$2,000$244$159,192
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real
estate
87,2151,67575928689,935
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied
real estate
362,80510,15387413373,845
Total$606,468$12,328$3,633$543$622,972
September 30, 2019
PassSpecial
Mention
SubstandardDoubtfulTotal
Commercial and industrial$150,113$9,640$3,632$$163,385
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real
estate
79,6011,4221,35582,378
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied
real estate
360,7324,6841,6209367,045
Total$590,446$15,746$6,607$9$612,808
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December 31, 2018
PassSpecial
Mention
SubstandardDoubtfulTotal
Commercial and industrial$154,510$2,089$1,680$$158,279
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real
estate
86,9973,7691,13991,905
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied
real estate
349,9546,31626211356,543
Total$591,461$12,174$3,081$11$606,727
It is generally the policy of the Bank that the outstanding balance of any residential mortgage loan that exceeds 90-days past due as to principal and/or interest is transferred to non-accrual status and an evaluation is completed to determine the fair value of the collateral less selling costs, unless the balance is
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minor. A charge down is recorded for any deficiency balance determined from the collateral evaluation. The remaining non-accrual balance is reported as impaired with no specific allowance. It is generally the policy of the bankBank that the outstanding balance of any consumer loan that exceeds 90-days past due as to principal and/or interest is charged off. The following tables present the performing and non-performing outstanding balances of the residential and consumer portfolio classes (in thousands).
September 30, 2018
PerformingNon-Performing
Real estate – residential mortgage$239,698$893
Consumer18,094
Total$257,792$893
December 31, 2017
PerformingNon-Performing
Real estate – residential mortgage$246,021$1,257
Consumer19,383
Total$265,404$1,257
September 30, 2019
PerformingNon-Performing
Real estate – residential mortgage$237,069$1,071
Consumer18,185
Total$255,254$1,071
December 31, 2018
PerformingNon-Performing
Real estate – residential mortgage$236,754$1,210
Consumer17,591
Total$254,345$1,210
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 tables present the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and nonaccrual loans (in thousands).
September 30, 2018
Current30 – 59
Days
Past Due
60 – 89
Days
Past Due
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Loans
90 Days
Past Due
and Still
Accruing
Commercial and industrial$159,451$6,071$$$6,071$165,522$
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate95,594��95,594
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate363,532363,532
Real estate – residential mortgage236,3312,5051,0616944,260240,591
Consumer18,01156278318,094
Total$872,919$8,632$1,088$694$10,414$883,333$
December 31, 2017
Current30 – 59
Days
Past Due
60 – 89
Days
Past Due
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Loans
90 Days
Past Due
and Still
Accruing
Commercial and industrial$159,181$$$11$11$159,192$
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate89,64928628689,935
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate368,0735,2385345,772373,845
Real estate – residential mortgage243,3932,3736718413,885247,278
Consumer19,262764512119,383
Total$879,558$7,687$1,250$1,138$10,075$889,633$
September 30, 2019
Current30 – 59
Days
Past Due
60 – 89
Days
Past Due
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Loans
90 Days
Past Due
and Still
Accruing
Commercial and industrial$163,385$$$$$163,385$
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate82,37882,378
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate 367,045367,045
Real estate – residential mortgage 234,8321,8929834333,308238,140
Consumer18,12045206518,185
Total$865,760$1,937$1,003$433$3,373$869,133$
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December 31, 2018
Current30 – 59
Days
Past Due
60 – 89
Days
Past Due
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Loans
90 Days
Past Due
and Still
Accruing
Commercial and industrial$158,279$$$$$158,279$
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate91,90591,905
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate355,963580580356,543
Real estate – residential mortgage232,4653,6514721,3765,499237,964
Consumer17,4081533018317,591
Total$856,020$4,384$502$1,376$6,262$862,282$
An allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) is maintained to support loan growth and cover charge-offs from the loan portfolio. The ALL is based on management’s continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, past and anticipated loss experience, and the amount of non-performing loans.
Loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment are analyzed with general allowances being made as appropriate. For general allowances, historical loss trends are used in the estimation of losses in the current portfolio. These historical loss amounts are complemented by consideration of other qualitative factors.
Management tracks the historical net charge-off activity at each risk rating grade level for the entire commercial portfolio and at the aggregate level for the consumer, residential mortgage and small business portfolios. A historical charge-off factor is calculated utilizing a rolling 12 consecutive historical quarters for the commercial portfolios. This historical charge-off factor for the consumer, residential mortgage and small business portfolios are based on a three yearthree-year historical average of actual loss experience.
The Company uses a comprehensive methodology and procedural discipline to maintain an ALL to absorb inherent losses in the loan portfolio. The Company believes this is a critical accounting policy since it involves significant estimates and judgments. The allowance consists of three elements: 1) an allowance established on specifically identified problem loans, 2) formula driven general reserves established for loan categories based upon historical loss experience and other qualitative factors which include delinquency, non-performing and TDR loans, loan trends, economic trends, concentrations of credit, trends in loan volume, experience and depth of management, examination and audit results, effects of any changes in lending policies, and trends in policy, financial information, and documentation exceptions, and 3) a general risk reserve which provides support for variance from our assessment of the previously listed qualitative factors, provides protection against credit risks resulting from other inherent risk factors contained in the Company’s loan portfolio, and recognizes the model and estimation risk associated with the specific and formula driven allowances. The qualitative factors used in the formula driven general reserves are evaluated quarterly (and revised if necessary) by the Company’s management to establish allocations which accommodate each of the listed risk factors.
“Pass” rated credits are segregated from “Criticized” and “Classified” credits for the application of qualitative factors.
Management reviews the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis using a defined, consistently applied process in order to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the ALL. When information confirms all or part of specific loans to be uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the ALL.
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11.
Non-performingNon-Performing Assets Including Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDR)
The following table presents information concerning non-performing assets including TDR (in thousands, except percentages):
September 30,
2018
December 31,
2017
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Non-accrual loans
Commercial and industrial$$353
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate859
Commercial loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate11547$9$11
Real estate – residential mortgage8931,2571,0711,210
Total9043,0161,0801,221
Other real estate owned
Commercial loans secured by owner occupied real estate157157
Real estate – residential mortgage61857
Total1631857157
TDR’s not in non-accrual
Commercial and industrial820
Total820
Total non-performing assets including TDR$1,067$3,034$1,957$1,378
Total non-performing assets as a percent of loans, net of unearned income, and other real estate owned0.12%0.34%0.22%0.16%
The Company had no loans past due 90 days or more for the periods presented which were accruing interest.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, (1) the gross interest income that would have been recorded if non-accrual loans had been current in accordance with their original terms and had been outstanding throughout the period or since origination if held for part of the period, (2) the amount of interest income actually recorded on such loans, and (3) the net reduction in interest income attributable to such loans (in thousands).
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
20182017201820172019201820192018
Interest income due in accordance
with original terms$12$32$61$65$14$12$43$61
Interest income recorded
Net reduction in interest income$12$32$61$65$14$12$43$61
Consistent with accounting and regulatory guidance, the Bank recognizes a TDR when the Bank, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that would not normally be considered. Regardless of the form of concession granted, the Bank’s objective in offering a TDR is to increase the probability of repayment of the borrower’s loan.
The Company had no loans modified as TDRs during the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2018.
The following table details the loans modified as TDRs during the nine month period ended September 30, 2017 (dollars in thousands).
Loans in non-accrual status# of LoansCurrent BalanceConcession Granted
Commercial loan2$678Extension of maturity date with
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In all instances where loans have been modified in troubled debt restructuringsThe following table details the pre- and post- modified balances are the same. As of September 30, 2018, there was no specific ALL for the one loan modified as a TDR. TDR during the three month period ended September 30, 2019 (dollars in thousands).
Loans in accrual status# of LoansCurrent BalanceConcession Granted
Commercial and industrial1$70Extension of maturity date with
a below market interest rate
The specific ALL reserve forfollowing table details the loans modified as TDR’s was $390,000 as ofduring the nine month period ended September 30, 2017. 2019 (dollars in thousands).
Loans in accrual status# of LoansCurrent BalanceConcession Granted
Commercial and industrial2$820Extension of maturity date with
a below market interest rate
The Company had no loans modified as TDR’s during the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2018.
All TDR’s are individually evaluated for impairment and a related allowance is recorded, as needed. The specific ALL reserve for loans modified as TDR’s was $96,000 and $11,000 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The Company had no loans that were classified as TDR’s or were subsequently modified during each 12-month period prior to the current reporting periods, which begin January 1, 2018 and 2017 (nine month periods) and July 1, 2018 and 2017 (three month periods), respectively, and that subsequently defaulted during these reporting periods.
The Company is unaware of any additional loans which are required to either be charged-off or added to the non-performing asset totals disclosed above.
12.
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings
Total Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) borrowings and advances consist of the following (in thousands, except percentages):
At September 30, 2018
TypeMaturingAmountWeighted
Average Rate
Open Repo PlusOvernight$61,2542.38%
Advances20182,0001.61
201912,5001.51
202016,7291.74
20216,4961.98
20223,8202.78
2023 and over1,0002.86
Total advances42,5451.82
Total FHLB borrowings$103,7992.15%
At December 31, 2017
TypeMaturingAmountWeighted
Average Rate
Open Repo PlusOvernight$49,0841.54%
Advances201812,0001.48
201912,5001.51
202016,7291.74
20215,0001.75
Total advances46,2291.61
Total FHLB borrowings$95,3131.57%
At September 30, 2019
TypeMaturingAmountWeighted
Average Rate
Open Repo PlusOvernight$11,2752.08%
Advances20197,5801.89
202017,7291.75
20219,4962.28
202214,2572.37
20235,5682.48
2024 and over1,0002.26
Total advances55,6302.10
Total FHLB borrowings$66,9052.10%
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At December 31, 2018
TypeMaturingAmountWeighted
Average Rate
Open Repo PlusOvernight$41,0292.62%
Advances201912,5001.51
202016,7291.74
20219,4962.28
20226,9962.86
20231,0002.86
Total advances46,7211.98
Total FHLB borrowings$87,7502.28%
The rate on Open Repo Plus advances can change daily, while the rates on the advances are fixed until the maturity of the advance. All FHLB stock along with an interest in certain residential mortgage, commercial real estate, and commercial and industrial loans with an aggregate statutory value equal to the amount of the advances are pledged as collateral to the FHLB of Pittsburgh to support these borrowings.
13.
Lease Commitments
Due to the adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), the Company completed a comprehensive review and analysis of all its property and equipment contracts. As a result of this review, it was determined that the Company leases eight office locations under both operating and financing leases and one copy machine under a short-term lease. Several assumptions and judgments were made when applying the requirements of Topic 842 to the Company’s existing lease commitments, including the allocation of consideration in the contracts between lease and nonlease components, determination of the lease term, and determination of the discount rate used in calculating the present value of the lease payments.
The Company has elected to account for the variable nonlease components, such as common area maintenance charges, utilities, real estate taxes, and insurance, separately from the lease component. Such variable nonlease components are reported in net occupancy expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations when paid. These variable nonlease components were excluded from the calculation of the present value of the remaining lease payments, therefore, they are not included in the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table presents the lease cost associated with both operating and financing leases for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2019 (in thousands). Total rent expense recorded during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2018 was $102,000 and $318,000, respectively.
Three months ended
September 30, 2019
Nine months ended
September 30, 2019
Lease cost
Financing lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use asset$64$193
Interest expense2988
Operating lease cost2987
Total lease cost$122$368
Certain of the Company’s leases contain options to renew the lease after the initial term. Management considers the Company’s historical pattern of exercising renewal options on leases and the performance of the leased locations, when determining whether it is reasonably certain that the leases will be renewed. If management concludes that there is reasonable certainty about the renewal option, it is included in the calculation of the remaining term of each applicable lease. The discount rate utilized in calculating the
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13.present value of the remaining lease payments for each lease was the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh advance rate corresponding to the remaining maturity of the lease. The following table presents the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for the leases outstanding at September 30, 2019.
OperatingFinancing
Weighted-average remaining term (years)12.117.2
Weighted-average discount rate3.45%3.60%
The following table presents the undiscounted cash flows due related to operating and financing leases as of September 30, 2019, along with a reconciliation to the discounted amount recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
OperatingFinancing
Undiscounted cash flows due:
Within 1 year$117$302
After 1 year but within 2 years119275
After 2 years but within 3 years110277
After 3 years but within 4 years69278
After 4 years but within 5 years69240
After 5 years6083,068
Total undiscounted cash flows1,0924,440
Discount on cash flows(206)(1,230)
Total lease liabilities$886$3,210
Under Topic 842, the lessee can elect to not record on the Consolidated Balance Sheets a lease whose term is twelve months or less and does not include a purchase option that the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise. As of September 30, 2019, the Company had one short-term equipment lease which it has elected to not record on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
14.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table presents the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 (in thousands):
Three months ended
September 30, 2018
Three months ended
September 30, 2017
Net
Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Investment
Securities
AFS(1)
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items(1)
Total(1)
Net
Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Investment
Securities
AFS(1)
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items(1)
Total(1)
Beginning balance$(2,177)$(11,490)$(13,667)$30$(11,094)$(11,064)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(726)(79)(805)116261377
Amounts reclassified from
accumulated other comprehensive
loss
387387(37)(37)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(726)308(418)79261340
Ending balance$(2,903)$(11,182)$(14,085)$109$(10,833)$(10,724)
(1)
Amounts in parentheses indicate debits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Nine months ended
September 30, 2018
Nine months ended
September 30, 2017
Three months ended
September 30, 2019
Three months ended
September 30, 2018
Net
Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Investment
Securities
AFS(1)
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items(1)
Total(1)
Net
Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Investment
Securities
AFS(1)
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items(1)
Total(1)
Net
Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Investment
Securities
AFS(1)
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items(1)
Total(1)
Net
Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Investment
Securities
AFS(1)
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items(1)
Total(1)
Beginning balance$(327)$(12,623)$(12,950)$(171)$(11,406)$(11,577)$1,398$(13,948)$(12,550)$(2,177)$(11,490)$(13,667)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(2,693)280(2,413)3567831,139480(7)473(726)2(724)
Amounts reclassified from
accumulated other comprehensive
loss
1171,1611,278(76)(210)(286)(69)325256306306
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(2,576)1,441(1,135)280573853411318729(726)308(418)
Ending balance$(2,903)$(11,182)$(14,085)$109$(10,833)$(10,724)$1,809$(13,630)$(11,821)$(2,903)$(11,182)$(14,085)
(1)
Amounts in parentheses indicate debits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Nine months ended
September 30, 2019
Nine months ended
September 30, 2018
Net
Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Investment
Securities
AFS(1)
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items(1)
Total(1)
Net
Unrealized
Gains and
(Losses) on
Investment
Securities
AFS(1)
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Items(1)
Total(1)
Beginning balance$(1,409)$(12,816)$(14,225)$(327)$(12,623)$(12,950)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 3,311(1,790)1,521(2,693)524(2,169)
Amounts reclassified from
accumulated other comprehensive
loss
(93)9768831179171,034
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)3,218(814)2,404(2,576)1,441(1,135)
Ending balance$1,809$(13,630)$(11,821)$(2,903)$(11,182)$(14,085)
(1)
Amounts in parentheses indicate debits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table presents the amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 (in thousands):
Amount reclassified from accumulated
other comprehensive loss(1)
Amount reclassified from accumulated
other comprehensive loss(1)
Details about accumulated other
comprehensive loss components
For the
three months
ended September 30,
2018
For the
three months
ended September 30,
2017
Affected line item in the
consolidated statement of operations
For the three
months ended
September 30, 2019
For the three
months ended
September 30, 2018
Affected line item in the
consolidated statement of operations
Realized gains on sale of securities$$(56)Net realized gains on investment
securities
$(88)$Net realized (gains) losses on
investment securities
19Provision for income tax expense19Provision for income tax expense
$$(37)Net of tax$(69)$Net of tax
Amortization of estimated defined benefit pension plan loss$490$Other expense$412$387Other expense
(103)Provision for income taxes(87)(81)Provision for income tax expense
$387$Net of tax$325$306Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period$387$(37)Net income$256$306Net income
(1)
Amounts in parentheses indicate credits.
Amount reclassified from accumulated
other comprehensive loss(1)
Details about accumulated other comprehensive
loss components
For the
nine months
ended September 30,
2018
For the
nine months
ended September 30,
2017
Affected line item in the
consolidated statement of operations
Realized (gains) losses on sale of securities$148$(115)Net realized (gains) losses on
investment securities
(31)39Provision for income tax expense
$117$(76)Net of tax
Amortization of estimated defined benefit pension plan loss$1,470$(318)Other expense
(309)108Provision for income taxes
$1,161$(210)Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period$1,278$(286)Net income
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Amount reclassified from accumulated
other comprehensive loss(1)
Details about accumulated other comprehensive
loss components
For the nine
months ended
September 30, 2019
For the nine
months ended
September 30, 2018
Affected line item in the consolidated
statement of operations
Realized (gains) losses on sale of
securities
$(118)$148Net realized (gains) losses on
investment securities
25(31)Provision for income tax expense
$(93)$117Net of tax
Amortization of estimated defined benefit pension plan loss$1,236$1,161Other expense
(260)(244)Provision for income tax expense
$976$917Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period$883$1,034Net income
(1)
Amounts in parentheses indicate income and other amounts indicate expenses.credits.
14.15.
Regulatory Capital
The Company is subject to various capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can
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initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. For a more detailed discussion see the Capital Resources section of the M.D. & A.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tiertier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets Tier(as defined), tier 1 capital to average assets, and common equity Tier Itier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (RWA) (as defined).assets. Additionally, under Basel III rules, the decision was made to opt-out of including accumulated other comprehensive income in regulatory capital. As of September 30, 2018,2019, the Bank was categorized as “Well Capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action promulgated by the Federal Reserve. The Company believes that no conditions or events have occurred that would change this conclusion as of such date. To be categorized as Well Capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum Total Capital, Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, Tier 1 Capital, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table (in thousands, except ratios).
At September 30, 2018
COMPANYBANKMINIMUM
REQUIRED
FOR
CAPITAL
ADEQUACY
PURPOSES
TO BE WELL
CAPITALIZED
UNDER PROMPT
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
REGULATIONS*
AMOUNTRATIOAMOUNTRATIORATIORATIO
Total Capital (To Risk Weighted
Assets)
$129,02613.13%$115,39411.76%8.00%10.00%
Tier 1 Common Equity (To Risk
Weighted Assets)
99,32010.10105,03810.714.506.50
Tier 1 Capital (To Risk Weighted
Assets)
111,18811.31105,03810.716.008.00
Tier 1 Capital (To Average Assets)111,1889.57105,0389.164.005.00
At December 31, 2017
COMPANYBANKMINIMUM
REQUIRED
FOR
CAPITAL
ADEQUACY
PURPOSES
TO BE WELL
CAPITALIZED
UNDER PROMPT
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
REGULATIONS*
AMOUNTRATIOAMOUNTRATIORATIORATIO
Total Capital (To Risk Weighted
Assets)
$126,27613.21%$110,68111.64%8.00%10.00%
Tier 1 Common Equity (To Risk
Weighted Assets)
95,88210.0399,55210.474.506.50
Tier 1 Capital (To Risk Weighted
Assets)
107,68211.2699,55210.476.008.00
Tier 1 Capital (To Average Assets)107,6829.3299,5528.754.005.00
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At September 30, 2019
COMPANYBANKMINIMUM
REQUIRED
FOR CAPITAL
ADEQUACY
PURPOSES
TO BE WELL
CAPITALIZED
UNDER PROMPT
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
REGULATIONS*
AMOUNTRATIOAMOUNTRATIORATIORATIO
Total Capital (To Risk Weighted Assets)$131,07513.33%$118,83212.14%8.00%10.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 (To Risk Weighted Assets)102,33710.41109,48311.194.506.50
Tier 1 Capital (To Risk Weighted Assets)114,22111.62109,48311.196.008.00
Tier 1 Capital (To Average Assets)114,2219.79109,4839.494.005.00
At December 31, 2018
COMPANYBANKMINIMUM
REQUIRED
FOR CAPITAL
ADEQUACY
PURPOSES
TO BE WELL
CAPITALIZED
UNDER PROMPT
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
REGULATIONS*
AMOUNTRATIOAMOUNTRATIORATIORATIO
Total Capital (To Risk Weighted Assets)$129,17813.53%$115,45112.14%8.00%10.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 (To Risk Weighted Assets)100,25810.50105,89111.144.506.50
Tier 1 Capital (To Risk Weighted Assets)112,13011.74105,89111.146.008.00
Tier 1 Capital (To Average Assets)112,1309.71105,8919.284.005.00
*
Applies to the Bank only.
Additionally, while not a regulatory capital ratio, the Company’s tangible common equity ratio was 7.37%7.81% (non-GAAP) at September 30, 2018.2019. See the discussion of the tangible common equity ratio under the “Balance Sheet” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (M.D. & A.).
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15.16.
Derivative Hedging Instruments
The Company can use various interest rate contracts, such as interest rate swaps, caps, floors and swaptions to help manage interest rate and market valuation risk exposure, which is incurred in normal recurrent banking activities. The Company can use derivative instruments, primarily interest rate swaps, to manage interest rate risk and match the rates on certain assets by hedging the fair value of certain fixed rate debt, which converts the debt to variable rates and by hedging the cash flow variability associated with certain variable rate debt by converting the debt to fixed rates.
To accommodate the needs of our customers and support the Company’s asset/liability positioning, we may enter into interest rate swap agreements with customers and a large financial institution that specializes in these types of transactions. These arrangements involve the exchange of interest payments based on the
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notional amounts. The Company entered into floating rate loans and fixed rate swaps with our customers. Simultaneously, the Company entered into offsetting fixed rate swaps with Pittsburgh National Bank (PNC). In connection with each swap transaction, the Company agrees to pay interest to the customer on a notional amount at a variable interest rate and receive interest from the customer on the same notional amount at a fixed interest rate. At the same time, the Company agrees to pay PNC the same fixed interest rate on the same notional amount and receive the same variable interest rate on the same notional amount. These transactions allow the Company’s customers to effectively convert a variable rate loan to a fixed rate. Because the Company acts as an intermediary for its customers, changes in the fair value of the underlying derivative contracts offset each other and do not significantly impact the Company’s results of operations. The swap assets and swap liabilities are recorded at fair value and are reported within Other assets and Other liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Disclosures related to the fair value of the swap transactions can be found in Note 20.
The following table summarizes the interest rate swap transactions that impacted the Company’s first nine months of 2019 and 2018 and 2017 performance.performance (in thousands, except percentages).
At September 30, 2018
HEDGE
TYPE
AGGREGATE
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE RATE
RECEIVED/(PAID)
REPRICING
FREQUENCY
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
IN INTEREST
EXPENSE
SWAP ASSETSFAIR VALUE$19,983,3634.20%MONTHLY$(41,743)
SWAP LIABILITIESFAIR VALUE(19,983,363)(4.20)MONTHLY41,743
NET EXPOSURE
At September 30, 2017
HEDGE
TYPE
AGGREGATE
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE RATE
RECEIVED/(PAID)
REPRICING
FREQUENCY
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
IN INTEREST
EXPENSE
SWAP ASSETSFAIR VALUE$17,057,3883.42%MONTHLY$(72,920)
SWAP LIABILITIESFAIR VALUE(17,057,388)(3.42)MONTHLY72,920
NET EXPOSURE
At September 30, 2019
HEDGE TYPEAGGREGATE
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
RATE
RECEIVED/(PAID)
REPRICING
FREQUENCY
INCREASE
(DECREASE) IN
INTEREST
EXPENSE
SWAP ASSETSFAIR VALUE$23,8664.69%MONTHLY$11
SWAP LIABILITIESFAIR VALUE(23,866)(4.69)MONTHLY(11)
NET EXPOSURE
At September 30, 2018
HEDGE
TYPE
AGGREGATE
NOTIONAL
AMOUNT
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
RATE
RECEIVED/(PAID)
REPRICING
FREQUENCY
INCREASE
(DECREASE) IN
INTEREST
EXPENSE
SWAP ASSETSFAIR VALUE$19,9834.20%MONTHLY$(42)
SWAP LIABILITIESFAIR VALUE(19,983)(4.20)MONTHLY42
NET EXPOSURE
The Company monitors and controls all derivative products with a comprehensive Board of DirectorDirectors approved hedging policy.Hedging Policy. This policy permits a total maximum notional amount outstanding of $500 million for interest rate swaps, interest rate caps/floors, and swaptions. All hedge transactions must be approved in advance by the Investment Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) of the Board of Directors, unless otherwise approved, as per the terms, within the Board of Directors approved Hedging Policy. The Company had no caps or floors outstanding at September 30, 2019 and 2018. None of the Company’s derivatives are designated as hedging instruments.
16.17.
Segment Results
The financial performance of the Company is also monitored by an internal funds transfer pricing profitability measurement system which produces line of business results and key performance measures. The Company’s major business units include retail banking, commercial banking, trust,wealth management, and investment/
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parent. The reported results reflect the underlying economics of the business segments. Expenses for centrally provided services are allocated based upon the cost and estimated usage of those services. The businesses are match-funded and interest rate risk is centrally managed and accounted for within the investment/parent business segment. The key performance measure the Company focuses on for each business segment is net income contribution.
Retail banking includes the deposit-gathering branch franchise and lending to both individuals and small businesses. Lending activities include residential mortgage loans, direct consumer loans, and small
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business commercial loans. Commercial banking to businesses includes commercial loans, business services, and CRE loans. The wealth management segment includes the Trust Company, West Chester Capital Advisors (WCCA), our registered investment advisory firm, and Financial Services. Wealth management activities include personal trust products and services such as personal portfolio investment management, estate planning and administration, custodial services and pre-need trusts. Also, institutional trust products and services such as 401(k) plans, defined benefit and defined contribution employee benefit plans, and individual retirement accounts are included in this segment. Financial Services include the sale of mutual funds, annuities, and insurance products. The wealth management businesses also include the union collective investment funds, primarily the ERECT fundfunds which are designed to use union pension dollars in construction projects that utilize union labor. The investment/parent includes the net results of investment securities and borrowing activities, general corporate expenses not allocated to the business segments, interest expense on corporate debt, and centralized interest rate risk management. Inter-segment revenues were not material.
The contribution of the major business segments to the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 were as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended
September 30, 2018
Nine months ended
September 30, 2018
Total
revenue
Net
income (loss)
Total
revenue
Net
income (loss)
Retail banking$6,692$1,145$19,050$2,605
Commercial banking4,7621,87613,7295,076
Wealth management2,3794837,2881,423
Investment/Parent(1,138)(1,175)(2,450)(3,264)
Total$12,695$2,329$37,617$5,840
Three months ended
September 30, 2017
Nine months ended
September 30, 2017
Total
revenue
Net
income (loss)
Total
revenue
Net
income (loss)
Retail banking$6,443$794$19,138$2,159
Commercial banking4,7221,41214,2694,295
Wealth management2,2233356,804991
Investment/Parent(822)(990)(2,708)(3,157)
Total$12,566$1,551$37,503$4,288
Three months ended
September 30, 2019
Nine months ended
September 30, 2019
Total
revenue
Net
income (loss)
Total
revenue
Net
income (loss)
Retail banking$7,064$1,316$20,597$3,673
Commercial banking4,6751,475���13,7704,948
Wealth management2,4584777,3151,365
Investment/Parent(1,338)(1,579)(3,843)(4,627)
Total$12,859$1,689$37,839$5,359
Three months ended
September 30, 2018
Nine months ended
September 30, 2018
Total
revenue
Net
income (loss)
Total
revenue
Net
income (loss)
Retail banking$6,692$1,145$19,050$2,605
Commercial banking4,7621,87613,7295,076
Wealth management2,3794837,2881,423
Investment/Parent(1,138)(1,175)(2,450)(3,264)
Total$12,695$2,329$37,617$5,840
17.18.
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
The Company had various outstanding commitments to extend credit approximating $207.9$227.5 million and $165.1$177.8 million along with standby letters of credit of  $9.7$15.0 million and $10.0$16.7 million as of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to these commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by their contractual amounts. The Bank uses the same credit and collateral policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as for all other lending.
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Additionally, the Company is also subject to a number of asserted and unasserted potential claims encountered in the normal course of business. In the opinion of the Company, neither the resolution of these claims nor the funding of these credit commitments will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operationoperations or cash flows.
18.
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19.
Pension Benefits
The Company has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain employees who work at least 1,000 hours per year. The participants shall have a vested interest in their accrued benefit after five full years of service. The benefits of the plan are based upon the employee’s years of service and average annual earnings for the highest five consecutive calendar years during the final ten yearten-year period of employment. Plan assets are primarily debt securities (including US Treasury and Agency securities, corporate notes and bonds), listed common stocks (including shares of AmeriServ Financial, Inc. common stock which is limited to 10% of the plan’s assets), mutual funds, and short-term cash equivalent instruments. The net periodic pension cost for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 were as follows (in thousands):
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
Three months ended
September 30,
Nine months ended
September 30,
20182017201820172019201820192018
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost$370$390$1,110$1,170$368$370$1,104$1,110
Interest cost3183269549783923181,176954
Expected return on plan assets(699)(631)(2,097)(1,893)(756)(699)(2,268)(2,097)
Special termination benefit liability16481648
Recognized net actuarial loss3873671,1611,1014123871,2361,161
Net periodic pension cost$392$452$1,176$1,356$416$392$1,248$1,176
The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is included in “Salaries and employee benefits” and all other components of net periodic benefit cost are included in “Other expense” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Company implemented a soft freeze of its defined benefit pension plan to provide that non-union employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 and union employees hired on or after January 1, 2014 are not eligible to participate in the pension plan. Instead, such employees are eligible to participate in a qualified 401(k) plan. This change was made to help reduce pension costs in future periods.
19.20.
Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments
The following disclosures establish a hierarchal disclosure framework associated with the level of pricing observability utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three broad levels defined within 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 the quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities includes 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.
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Assets and Liability Measured and Recorded on a Recurring Basis
Equity securities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs. These securities are mutual funds held within a rabbi trust for the Company’s executive deferred compensation plan. The mutual funds held are open-end funds that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These funds are required to publish their daily net asset value and to transact at that price.
Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quoted market spreads, cash flows, the US 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 fair values of the fair value swaps used for interest rate risk management represents the amount the Company would have expectedexpect to receive or pay to terminate such agreements. These fair values are based on an external derivative valuation model using data inputs as of the valuation date and classified Level 2.
The following tables presenttable presents the assets and liability measured and recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a reoccurringrecurring basis at their fair value as of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands).
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2018
Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
US Agency securities$6,423$$6,423$
US Agency mortgage-backed securities84,99984,999
Municipal securities10,76610,766
Corporate bonds36,56536,565
Fair value swap asset812812
Fair value swap liability(812)(812)
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017
Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
US Agency securities$6,572$$6,572$
US Agency mortgage-backed securities79,74679,746
Municipal securities7,0367,036
Corporate bonds35,78435,784
Fair value swap asset9292
Fair value swap liability(92)(92)
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2019
Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Equity securities$354$354$$
Available for sale securities:
US Agency6,2806,280
US Agency mortgage-backed securities85,49085,490
Municipal14,41514,415
Corporate bonds37,21537,215
Fair value swap asset1,4531,453
Fair value swap liability(1,453)(1,453)
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018
Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
US Agency$7,529$$7,529$
US Agency mortgage-backed securities89,52789,527
Municipal13,18113,181
Corporate bonds36,49436,494
Fair value swap asset257257
Fair value swap liability(257)(257)
Assets Measured and Recorded on a Non-recurringNon-Recurring Basis
Loans considered impaired are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. As detailed in the allowance for loan loss footnote, impaired loans are reported at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the underlying collateral if the repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using Level 3 inputs based on observable market data which at times are discounted. At September 30, 2018, impaired loans with a carrying value of  $11,000 had no specific valuation allowance resulting in a net fair value of  $11,000. At December 31, 2017, impaired loans with a carrying value of $1.8 million were reduced by a specific valuation allowance totaling $909,000 resulting in a net fair value of $851,000.
Other real estate owned is measured at fair value based on appraisals, less estimated costs to sell. Valuations are periodically performed by management. Income and expenses from operations and changes in valuation allowance are included in the net expenses from OREO.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2019, impaired loans with a carrying value of  $829,000 were reduced by a specific valuation allowance totaling $96,000 resulting in a net fair value of  $733,000. At December 31, 2018, impaired loans with a carrying value of  $11,000 were reduced by a specific valuation allowance totaling $11,000 resulting in a net fair value of zero.
Other real estate owned is measured at fair value based on appraisals, less estimated costs to sell at the date of foreclosure. Valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell. Income and expenses from operations and changes in valuation allowance are included in the net expenses from OREO.
Assets measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis are summarized below (in thousands, except range data):
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2018
Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Impaired loans$11$$$11
Other real estate owned163163
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017
Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Impaired loans$851$$$851
Other real estate owned1818
Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
September 30, 2018Fair Value
Estimate
Valuation
Techniques
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Wgtd Avg)
Impaired loans$11
Appraisal of collateral(1),(3)
Appraisal adjustments(2)
0% (0%)
Other real estate owned163
Appraisal of collateral(1),(3)
Appraisal adjustments(2) Liquidation expenses
0% to 32% (6%)
21% to 195% (42%)
Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2017Fair Value
Estimate
Valuation
Techniques
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Wgtd Avg)
Impaired loans$851
Appraisal of collateral(1),(3)
Appraisal adjustments(2)
21% to 75% (54%)
Other real estate owned18
Appraisal of collateral(1),(3)
Appraisal adjustments(2) Liquidation expenses
16% to 64% (29%)
2% to 206% (79%)
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2019
Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Impaired loans$733$$$733
Other real estate owned5757
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018
Total(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Impaired loans$$$$
Other real estate owned157157
Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
September 30, 2019Fair Value
Estimate
Valuation
Techniques
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Wgtd Avg)
Impaired loans$674
Appraisal of collateral(1)
Appraisal adjustments(2)
0% to 100% (11)%
59Discounted cash flows
Probability of loss adjustment(3)
15% (15)%
Other real estate owned57
Appraisal of collateral(1)
Appraisal
adjustments(2)
Liquidation expenses
0% to 44% (35)%
12% to 114% (28)%
Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2018Fair Value
Estimate
Valuation
Techniques
Unobservable
Input
Range
(Wgtd Avg)
Impaired loans$
Appraisal of collateral(1)
Appraisal adjustments(2)
100% (100)%
Other real estate owned157
Appraisal of collateral(1)
Appraisal
adjustments(2)
Liquidation expenses
0% to 39% (8)%
21% to 195% (40)%
(1)
Fair Value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable. Also includes qualitative adjustments by management and estimated liquidation expenses.
(2)
Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions.
(3)
Includes qualitative adjustments by management and estimated liquidation expenses.based on circumstances specific to each loan.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
For the Company, as for most financial institutions, approximately 90% of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments. Many of the Company’s financial instruments, however, lack an available trading market characterized by a willing buyer and willing seller engaging in an exchange transaction. Therefore, significant estimates and present value calculations were used by the Company for the purpose of this disclosure.
Fair values have been determined by the Company using independent third party valuations that use the best available data (Level 2) and an estimation methodology (Level 3) the Company believes is suitable for each category of financial instruments. Management believes that cash and cash equivalents, bank owned life insurance, regulatory stock, accrued interest receivable and payable, and short term borrowings and loans and deposits with floating interest rates have estimated fair values which approximate the recorded book balances.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
carrying values. The fair value measurements for all of these financial instruments are Level 1 measurements.
The estimation methodologies used, the estimated fair values based on US GAAP measurements and recorded book balancescarrying values at September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, for the remaining financial instruments not recordedrequired to be measured or reported at fair value on a reoccurring basis were as follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2018
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$31,234$31,234$31,234$$
Investment securities – HTM38,67337,34534,5102,835
Regulatory stock7,1357,1357,135
Loans held for sale1,0411,0751,075
Loans, net of allowance for loan loss and unearned income873,894852,664852,664
Accrued interest income receivable4,0074,0074,007
Bank owned life insurance38,26038,26038,260
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
Deposits with no stated maturities$672,792$672,792$672,792$$
Deposits with stated maturities271,421270,767270,767
Short-term borrowings61,25461,25461,254
All other borrowings62,96265,02665,026
Accrued interest payable2,1202,1202,120
December 31, 2017
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$34,188$34,188$34,188$$
Investment securities – HTM38,75238,81135,8592,952
Regulatory stock6,8006,8006,800
Loans held for sale3,1253,1733,173
Loans, net of allowance for loan loss and unearned income879,419873,784873,784
Accrued interest income receivable3,6033,6033,603
Bank owned life insurance37,86037,86037,860
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
Deposits with no stated maturities$688,648$688,648$688,648$$
Deposits with stated maturities259,297260,153260,153
Short-term borrowings49,08449,08449,084
All other borrowings66,61769,68469,684
Accrued interest payable1,7541,7541,754
September 30, 2019
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Investment securities – HTM$39,299$40,813$$37,849$2,964
Loans held for sale5,9496,1026,102
Loans, net of allowance for loan loss and unearned
income
860,788862,163862,163
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
Deposits with no stated maturities$666,977$655,398$$$655,398
Deposits with stated maturities303,012304,249304,249
All other borrowings(1)
76,08676,66476,664
December 31, 2018
Carrying V
alue
Fair
Value
(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Investment securities – HTM$40,760$40,324$$37,398$2,926
Loans held for sale847871871
Loans, net of allowance for loan loss and unearned
income
853,611836,122836,122
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
Deposits with no stated maturities$671,666$627,323$$$627,323
Deposits with stated maturities277,505277,010277,010
All other borrowings(1)
67,14869,69269,692
(1)
All other borrowings include advances from Federal Home Loan Bank, guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures, and subordinated debt.
Changes in assumptions or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on these estimated fair values. The Company’s remaining assets and liabilities which are not considered financial instruments have not been valued differently than has been customary under historical cost accounting.
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Item 2.   
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (“M.D. & A.”)
2018..2019 THIRD QUARTER SUMMARY OVERVIEW…The.. AmeriServ reported third quarter 2019 net income of  2018 continued the year’s trend of providing positive opportunities, but also presented$1,689,000, or $0.10 per share. This represents a need to be alert for potential challenges. Therefore, it was a great pleasure to issue a press release on October 16, 2018 establishing27.5%, or $640,000, decrease from the third quarter of 2018 as the bestwhen net income totaled $2,329,000, or $0.13 per share.
AmeriServ Financial Inc. was able to return 85% of third quarter of the year. The Company reported diluted2019 earnings to our shareholders through accretive common stock buybacks and an increased cash dividend. This strategic focus on active capital management continues to favorably impact both earnings per share of $0.13, or an increase of 62.5% when compared withand tangible book value per share. The Company did experience net interest margin compression during the third quarter of 2017. In terms of absolute dollars, net income was $2,329,000which will be discussed later in 2018 compared with $1,551,000this M.D. & A. We continue to achieve solid deposit growth this year due, in 2017, an increase of  $778,000. When combined with the previous two quarters of 2018, diluted earnings per share reached $0.32 per share as compared with $0.23 in 2017. This absolute dollar increase of  $1,552,000 represents a 36.2% improvement. AmeriServ considers these gains to be significant and are based on both internal and external events.
It is important to recognize that the tax relief legislation, which was enacted into law in late 2017, has been beneficialpart, to the success of our financial banking industry and to AmeriServ. The previous tax burden on community banks has been an important factorcenter in the ongoing disappearance of community banks around the nation as well asHagerstown, Maryland that was opened in our region. It is necessary to reward shareholders for providing the capital to exist and to be able to provide credit and banking services throughout the nation.
In order to be a positive force in the markets we serve, we continue to make a maximum effort. During the third quarter of 2018, AmeriServDecember 2018. Overall, total deposits continued to invest over 90% ofgrow for a fifth consecutive quarter and reached its customers’ deposits in loans to small-medium sized businesses and consumers within our market. We are quite proud that AmeriServ continues to be among the leaders in providing credit through active lending. We are also proud that our loan portfolio is of such quality that it is rated in the top 10% of all banks our size across the country.historically highest level.
The key to this kind of community bank performance is the ability to attract customer deposits. These deposits are then converted into safe and productive loans. AmeriServ’s deposits have been relatively stable during 2018. However, the Federal Reserve has been pursuing a policy of making deposits more expensive and shrinking the totals. Therefore, it is necessary for AmeriServ to provide the best customer service as well as a proper return on deposits. AmeriServ’s depositors have been very loyal in both good and not so good times. We appreciate that loyalty and we work hard to preserve it.
The new AmeriServ Financial Banking Centers continue to be important in the Company’s strategic direction. There are now two in operation and another under construction. These Financial Banking Centers are designed to bring a myriad of financial products and services to consumers all in one building — a one stop shop. In an AmeriServ Financial Banking Center, a customer may conduct retail banking transactions, but also may obtain a mortgage, business banking and investment services and products. Everything is under one roof and this is personalized banking at its best.
AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company has also continued to expand. A new wealth management office has opened in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the county seat of Westmoreland County. We realize it is rare to find such a sophisticated capital and wealth management team in a community bank. However, our team does provide retirement and estate planning, and works through its ERECT Fund to leverage union pension funds into real estate projects to provide jobs and a return for those pension funds. The AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company in the first nine months of 2018 has increased its return by over 40% when compared with the first nine months of 2017. We expect further expansion for the trust company in 2019 and 2020.
Our current strategic plan emphasizes the importance of providing a better return for our shareholders. During 2017, AmeriServ returned 76.4% of its earnings to shareholders. During the third quarter of 2018, AmeriServ has returned nearly 70% to shareholders. The Board and Management remain committed to providing active capital returns to our shareholders.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20182019 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 20172018
..…PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW…..The following table summarizes some of the Company’s key performance indicators (in thousands, except per share and ratios).
Three months
ended
September 30, 2018
Three months
ended
September 30, 2017
Net income$2,329$1,551
Diluted earnings per share0.130.08
Return on average assets (annualized)0.79%0.53%
Return on average equity (annualized)9.54%6.37%
The Company reported third quarter 2018 net income of  $2,329,000, or $0.13 per diluted common share. This earnings performance was a $778,000, or 50.2%, improvement from the third quarter of 2017 where net income totaled $1,551,000, or $0.08 per diluted common share. The improved earnings in the third quarter of 2018 resulted from a combination of lower income tax expense, outstanding asset quality and positive operating leverage.
Three months ended
September 30, 2019
Three months ended
September 30, 2018
Net income$1,689$2,329
Diluted earnings per share0.100.13��
Return on average assets (annualized)0.57%0.79%
Return on average equity (annualized)6.60%9.54%
..…NET INTEREST INCOME AND MARGIN…..The Company’s net interest income represents the amount by which interest income on average earning assets exceeds interest paid on average interest bearing liabilities. Net interest income is a primary source of the Company’s earnings, and it is effected by interest rate fluctuations as well as changes in the amount and mix of average earning assets and average interest bearing liabilities. The following table compares the Company’s net interest income performance for the third quarter of 20182019 to the third quarter of 20172018 (in thousands, except percentages):
Three months ended
September 30, 2018
Three months ended
September 30, 2017
$ Change% ChangeThree months ended
September 30, 2019
Three months ended
September 30, 2018
$ Change% Change
Interest income$12,149$11,187$9628.6%$12,433$12,149$2842.3%
Interest expense3,0402,25079035.13,6693,04062920.7
Net interest income$9,109$8,937$1721.9$8,764$9,109$(345)(3.8)
Net interest margin3.31%3.28%0.03N/M3.18%3.31%(0.13)%N/M
N/M — not meaningful
The Company’s net interest income in the third quarter of 2018 increased2019 decreased by $172,000,$345,000, or 1.9%3.8%, from the prior year’s third quarter. The increaseCompany’s net interest margin of 3.18% for the third quarter of 2019 was 13 basis points lower than the net interest margin of 3.31% for the third quarter of 2018. The 2019 decrease in net interest income is athe result of an improved earning asset yield asnet interest margin compression caused by a combination of the Company’slower interest rates that exist in the economy and a decrease in the balance sheet has been well positioned for increasing interest rates. Also,of total average interest earning assets increasedloans. Overall, the U.S. Treasury Yield Curve has shifted downward, flattened and became inverted in certain segments. Slightly offsetting these unfavorable items was an increase in the third quarteraverage balance of 2018 by $5.6 million, or 0.5%. These factors more than offsettotal investment securities. In addition, there was a favorable shift experienced in the upward repricingmix of total average interest bearing liabilities as well as a higher level of averagetotal interest bearing liabilities. The increasedeposits increased and resulted in less reliance on higher cost borrowings to fund interest earning assets occurred due to continued growth in the investment securities portfolio as management took advantage of the higher interest rate environment in 2018 to purchase additional securities and increase the size of the investment portfolio. This growth more than offset a decrease in total loans as loan pay-offs exceeded new loan production during 2018. Specifically, totalassets.
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Total investment securities averaged $185$192 million in the third quarter of 20182019 which was $10.3is $7.3 million, or 5.9%4.0%, higher than the $175$185 million average for the third quarter of 2017. Total loans averaged $890 million for the third quarter of 2018 which was $2.5 million, or 0.3%, lower than the 2017 third quarter average. The Company’s net interest margin was 3.31% for the third quarter representing an improvement of three basis points from the prior year’s third quarter.
2018. The growth in the investment securities portfolio is the result of management taking advantage of the higherrising interest rate environment inexperienced during 2018 to purchasewhich provided an attractive market for additional securities.security purchases. This growth was accomplished while maintaining the risk profile of the portfolio. Purchases so far in 2018 have primarily been focused on federal agency mortgage backed securities due to the ongoing cash flow that these securities provide. Also, management continuescontinued its portfolio diversification strategy through purchases of high quality corporate and taxable municipal securities. As a result,Investment security purchase activity slowed significantly during the second and third quarters of 2019 and was more selective as the market became less favorable. Overall, interest income on investmentsinvestment securities increased between the third quarter of 20182019 and the third quarter of 20172018 by $190,000,$129,000, or 14.8%8.7%. The
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combination of a higher level of early loan payoffs and a slowdownTotal loans averaged $880 million in loan production, particularly earlier this year, resulted in a decrease in the average balance of the loan portfolio. Loan production increased during the latter part of the second quarter and this increase continued into the third quarter resulting inof 2019 which is $9.4 million, or 1.1%, lower than the $890 million average for the third quarter of 2018. The lower balance of total average loans reflects the high level of loan payoffs received which exceeded the level of new loan originations, exceeding the prior year’s level. However, loan payoffs have also continued to increase as the year progresses resulting in a net decrease to the overall portfolio. The Company does expect modest loan portfolio growthparticularly in the fourth quarter of 2018 as production is anticipated to remain strong and, exceed payoffs. Loan productionagain, in the third quarter of 2019. The decrease between years occurred primarily in the commercial real estate and commercial & industrial loan portfolios. Loan pipelines remain strong. However, potential new loan customers delayed their decision to obtain loans given the Federal Reserve’s action to decrease interest rates in late July and commercial/​industrial loans. Even though total average loans have decreased since last year, loanin the middle of September 2019 causing the sentiment in national credit markets that additional interest rate reductions may occur this year. Loan interest and fee income increased by $752,000,$130,000, or 7.6%1.2%, between the third quarter of 20182019 and thelast year’s third quarter of 2017.quarter. The higher loan interest income primarily reflects new loans originating at higher yields throughout 2018 and during the first half of 2019 as well as the upward repricing of certain loans tied to LIBOR or the prime rate as both of these indices have moved up with the Federal Reserve’s decision to increase the target federal funds interest rate.rate in 2018. Overall, total interest income increased by $962,000,$284,000, or 8.6%2.3%, in the third quarter of 2018.between years.
Total deposit interest expense in 2019 was higher by $731,000, or 33.8%, for the third quarter, which reflects the higher level of 2018 increased by $790,000, or 35.1% when compared to 2017, due to higher levels of both deposittotal average interest bearing deposits and borrowing interest expense. The higher 2018 deposit interest expense of  $546,000 for the third quarter reflects certain indexed money market accounts repricing upward afterdue to the impact of the Federal Reserve increasing interest rate increases. Additionally, there has beenrates during 2018. The Company did begin to experience deposit pricing relief to a small degree during the third quarter of 2019 because of the Federal Reserve easing interest rates late in July and in September. However, the Company continues to experience competitive market pressure to retain existing deposit customers and attract new customer deposits. Customer product preference changed as well since last year as movement of some funds out ofoccurred from non-interest bearing demand deposits and lower yielding money market accounts into higher yielding certificates of deposit due to the higher national interest rate environment in 2018. The runoff of money market deposits has more than offset the growth of term deposit products and resulted in a decrease in the balance ofdeposit. Overall, total deposits in 2018. Specifically, total depositscontinued to grow for a fifth consecutive quarter and averaged $956$985 million forin the third quarter of 20182019, which was $24.7$28.4 million, or 2.5%3.0%, lowerhigher than the $981 million average for the2018 third quarter of 2017. Overall, theaverage. The Company’s loan to deposit ratio averaged 93.0%89.4% in the third quarter of 20182019, which we believe indicates that the Company has ample capacity to grow its loan portfolio given the loyalty of its core deposit base. portfolio.
The Company experienced a $244,000,$102,000, or 38.6%11.6%, increasedecrease in the interest cost for borrowings in the third quarter of 20182019. The 2019 third quarter average of FHLB borrowed funds was $61.8 million, which represented a decrease of  $28.9 million, or 31.8%, due to the increase in total average deposits.During the quarter, within total average borrowings, the total average term advances from FHLB increased by approximately $12.0 million, or 27.3%, when compared to the third quarter of 2018. This increase is due to the inversion demonstrated in certain segments of the U.S. Treasury Yield Curve in 2019 and resulted in certain term advances costing less than overnight borrowed funds. As a higher average balanceresult of total borrowed fundsthis and the immediate impact that the increases inFederal Reserve decreasing the federal funds rate had onlate in July and, to a lesser extent, the middle of September, the interest cost of overnight borrowed funds. Inborrowings decreased between quarters. Overall, total interest expense for the third quarter of 2018, total average FHLB borrowed funds was $91 million, an increase of  $31.5 million,2019 increased by $629,000, or 53.3%20.7%, duewhen compared to the decrease in total average deposits.2018.
The table that follows provides an analysis of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis for the three month periods ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 setting forth (i) average assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity, (ii) interest income earned on interest earning assets and interest expense paid on interest bearing liabilities, (iii) average yields earned on interest earning assets and average rates paid on interest bearing liabilities, (iv) the Company’s interest rate spread (the difference between the average yield earned on interest earning assets and the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities), and (v) the Company’s net interest margin (net interest income as a percentage of average total interest earning assets). For purposes of these
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tables, loan balances do include non-accrual loans, and interest income on loans includes loan fees or amortization of such fees which have been deferred, as well as interest recorded on certain non-accrual loans as cash is received. Regulatory stock is included within available for sale investment securities for this analysis. Additionally, a tax rate of 21% is used to compute tax-equivalent interest income and yields during 2018, while a tax rate of 34% was used for 2017.yields(non-GAAP). The tax equivalent adjustments to interest income on loans and municipal securities for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 was $5,000, which is reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure at the bottom of the table. Differences between the net interest spread and $10,000, respectively.margin from a GAAP basis to a tax-equivalent basis were not material.
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Three months ended September 30 (In thousands, except percentages)
2018201720192018
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/​
Expense
Yield/​
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/​
Expense
Yield/​
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/​
Expense
Yield/​
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/​
Expense
Yield/​
Rate
Interest earning assets:
Loans and loans held for sale, net of unearned income$889,702$10,6124.69%$892,198$9,8654.35%$880,320$10,7424.80%$889,702$10,6124.69%
Interest bearing deposits1,02352.021,02631.26
Short-term investment in money market funds6,634603.548,921421.86
Short-term investment in money market funds and bank deposits12,168902.927,657653.33
Investment securities – AFS145,7151,1443.14136,0849732.86152,3041,2653.34145,7151,1443.14
Investment securities – HTM39,4163333.3838,7003143.2540,1633413.3239,4163333.38
Total investment securities185,1311,4773.19174,7841,2872.95192,4671,6063.34185,1311,4773.19
Total interest earning assets/interest income1,082,49012,1544.431,076,92911,1974.111,084,95512,4384.521,082,49012,1544.43
Non-interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks24,07822,08219,80324,078
Premises and equipment12,28312,46718,88112,283
Other assets61,86067,24065,54561,860
Allowance for loan losses(9,636)(10,537)(8,247)(9,636)
TOTAL ASSETS$1,171,075$1,168,181$1,180,937$1,171,075
Interest bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing deposits:
Interest bearing demand$130,782$2670.81%$131,493$1800.54%$174,452$4270.97%$130,782$2670.81%
Savings98,763410.1798,184410.1797,281410.1798,763410.17
Money markets251,0005470.87277,9483800.54231,0246391.10251,0005470.87
Time deposits301,1261,3091.74292,0541,0171.38330,8781,7882.15301,1261,3091.74
Total interest bearing deposits781,6712,1641.10799,6791,6180.80833,6352,8951.37781,6712,1641.10
Short-term borrowings46,8982672.2313,179441.296,053382.4346,8982672.23
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank43,8161991.8045,9971781.5355,7812972.1143,8161991.80
Guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures13,0852808.5713,0852808.5713,0852808.5713,0852808.57
Subordinated debt7,6501306.807,6501306.807,6501306.807,6501306.80
Lease liabilities4,122292.82
Total interest bearing liabilities/interest expense893,1203,0401.35879,5902,2501.02920,3263,6691.58893,1203,0401.35
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits174,632181,356151,096174,632
Other liabilities6,45510,6287,9496,455
Shareholders’ equity96,86896,607101,56696,868
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$1,171,075$1,168,181$1,180,937$1,171,075
Interest rate spread3.083.092.943.08
Net interest income/ Net interest margin9,1143.31%8,9473.28%8,7693.18%9,1143.31%
Tax-equivalent adjustment(5)(10)(5)(5)
Net Interest Income$9,109$8,937$8,764$9,109
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PROVISION..PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES…LOSSES..… The Company did not recordrecorded a $225,000 provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 20182019 as compared to a $200,000zero provision for loan losses in the third quarter of 2017.2018. The lower 2018third quarter 2019 provision expense follows the first two quarters of 2019 in which a provision recovery and no provision expense was recognized, respectively. The recognition of a $225,000 provision expense in the third quarter primarily reflects our overall strong asset quality, the successful workout of severalan increase in criticized loans, and reduced loan portfolio balances.totals. The Company experienced net loan recoveries of  $18,000, which equates to 0.01% of total loans, in the 2019 third quarter compared to net loan charge-offs of  $82,000, or 0.04% of total loans, in 2018 compared to net loan charge-offs of  $245,000, or 0.11% of total loans, in 2017. The lower level of net loan charge-offs in the third quarter of 2018 reflects that2018. Overall, the Company continuescontinued to maintain strong asset quality as its nonperforming assets totaled $1.1just under $2.0 million, or only 0.12%0.22% of total loans, at September 30, 2018.2019. In summary, the allowance for loan losses provided 885%426% coverage of non-performing assets, and 1.07%was 0.95% of total loans, at September 30, 2018,2019, compared to 337%629% coverage of non-performing assets, and 1.14%1.00% of total loans, at December 31, 2017.2018.
…..NON-INTEREST INCOME…..…NON-INTEREST INCOME… Non-interest income for the third quarter of 20182019 totaled $3.6$4.1 million and decreased $43,000,increased $509,000, or 1.2%14.2%, from the third quarter 20172018 performance. Factors contributing to this lowerhigher level of non-interest income for the quarter included:

a $151,000$229,000 increase in Wealth Management fees wasnet realized gains on loans held for sale primarily due to the sale of the guaranteed portion of a Small Business Administration loan that resulted in a $197,000 gain. The remainder of the net gain was due to increased residential mortgage loan sales in the secondary market as the lower interest rate environment in the third quarter of 2019 as well as continued business development efforts resulted in a greater level of residential mortgage loan production;

the Company benefittingrecognized an $88,000 investment security sale gain in the third quarter of 2019 after no security sale activity occurred in the third quarter of 2018. The opportunity existed to capture gains on certain securities that demonstrated higher than typical market appreciation in this low interest rate environment;

an $86,000 increase in other income due to a higher level of letter of credit fees and increased revenue from increasedcheck supply sales because of a favorable vendor contract renegotiation;

a $72,000 increase in wealth management fees as the Company benefitted from a continuing increase in market values for assets under management in 2018. Wealth management continues to be an important strategic focus as it contributes to non-interest revenue, which comprises over 29% of the Company’s total revenue;

an $83,000 decrease in revenue from deposit service charges due to a reduced level of overdraft fee income;

a combined $56,000 decrease in net gains on loans sold into the secondary market and mortgage related fees due to lower production and reduced refinance activity of residential mortgage loans;management; and

a $56,000 reduction$43,000 increase in mortgage related fees resulted from the net realized gain/loss on investment securities as no security sales transactions occurred in the third quarter of this year.increased residential mortgage loan production.
..…NON-INTEREST EXPENSE….. Non-interest expense for the third quarter of 20182019 totaled $10.1$10.5 million and remained consistent withincreased by $407,000, or 4.0%, from the prior year’s third quarter. Factors contributing to the higher level of non-interest expense infor the quarter included:

a $128,000, or 2.2%, decrease$509,000 increase in salaries & benefits expense due to a lower levelannual merit increases, the addition of full time equivalent employees;several employees to address management succession planning, staffing our new financial banking center in Hagerstown, Maryland and higher health care costs and pension expense;

a $108,000, or 8.9%, increase$140,000 decrease in professional feesFDIC insurance cost due to additional costs relatedthe application of the Small Bank Assessment Credit regulation which resulted in the FDIC awarding community banks under $10 billion in assets an assessment credit because the banking industry reserve ratio exceeded its 1.38% target. The Bank’s remaining credit balance should be sufficient to result in no deposit insurance premiums for the realignment of our checking account products and higher recruitment fees related tonext two quarters provided the hiring ofdeposit insurance fund balance remains at a new area business executive in our State College market;sufficient level under the banking regulations;

a $93,000, or 5.1%,$66,000 increase in other expenses due toreflects our increased investment in technology as evidenced by higher website costs and additional costs related to the redesign of the improved Company website as well as modest increases to several other line items;telecommunications expense; and

a combined $57,000, or 5.8%, reduction$45,000 decrease in occupancy & equipmentprofessional fees due to reduced recruitment costs is primarily attributable to the Company’s ongoing efforts to carefully manage and contain non-interest expense. Specifically, a branch office closure in Cambria County along with a branch consolidation in the State College market resulted in reduced rent expense andexpenses for other occupancy related costs.professional services.
INCOME..INCOME TAX EXPENSE…..The Company recorded an income tax expense of  $252,000,$442,000, or an effective tax rate of 9.8%20.7%, in the third quarter of 2018.2019. This compares to an income tax expense of $701,000,$270,000, or an effective tax rate of 31.1%10.4%, for the third quarter of 2017.2018. The lower effective tax rate and income tax expense in the third quarter of 2018 reflectsreflected the benefits of corporate tax reform as a result of
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the enactment of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” late inwhich allowed the fourth quarter of 2017. Also, the enactment of this new tax law provided corporations that have a defined benefit pension plan with an opportunityCompany to contribute additional funds to theirour pension plan in 2018 that could be allocated back to the 2017 tax year in order to achieve a greater income tax benefit. The Company took advantage of this opportunity and made an additional $2.5 million contribution to our defined benefit pension plan in the third quarter of
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2018. The tax benefit of this additional pension contribution combined with a negative tax adjustment related to the final reconciliation of our 2017 estimated deferred tax asset favorably reduced income tax expense by $264,000 in the third quarter of 2018. The Company expects that its effective tax rate will return to 20% in the fourth quarter of 2018.
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20182019 VS. NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20172018
…..PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW…..…PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW…The following table summarizes some of the Company’s key performance indicators (in thousands, except per share and ratios).
Nine months ended
September 30, 2018
Nine months ended
September 30, 2017
Nine months ended
September 30, 2019
Nine months ended
September 30, 2018
Net income$5,840$4,288$5,359$5,840
Diluted earnings per share0.320.230.310.32
Return on average assets (annualized)0.67%0.49%0.61%0.67%
Return on average equity (annualized)8.14%5.98%7.21%8.14%
For the nine-month time period ended September 30, 2018,2019, the Company reported net income of $5,359,000, or $0.31 per diluted common share. This earnings performance represents a 3.1% decrease in earnings per share when compared to the first nine months of 2018 when net income totaled $5,840,000, or $0.32 per diluted common share. This earnings performance was a $1.6 million, or 36.2%, improvement from the nine-month period of 2017 whereThe Company experienced higher non-interest expenses and net income totaled $4,288,000, or $0.23 per diluted common share. The improved earnings ininterest margin compression during the first nine months of 2018 resulted from2019. These unfavorable items were partially offset by the recognition of a combination of lower income tax expense, outstandingloan loss provision recovery through nine months this year which reflects our overall strong asset quality, limited loan growth, and positive operating leverage.low level of net loan charge-offs.
NET..NET INTEREST INCOME AND MARGIN…..The following table compares the Company’s net interest income performance for the first nine months of 20182019 to the first nine months of 20172018 (in thousands, except percentages):
Nine months ended
September 30, 2018
Nine months ended
September 30, 2017
$ Change% ChangeNine months ended
September 30, 2019
Nine months ended
September 30, 2018
$ Change% Change
Interest income$34,969$32,986$1,9836.0%$37,362$34,969$2,3936.8%
Interest expense8,2546,4291,82528.410,8808,2542,62631.8
Net interest income$26,715$26,557$1580.6$26,482$26,715$(233)(0.9)
Net interest margin3.29%3.27%0.02N/M3.24%3.29%(0.05)N/M
N/M — not meaningful
The Company’s net interest income in the first nine months of 2018 increased2019 decreased by $158,000,$233,000, or 0.6%0.9%, when compared to the first nine months of 2017.2018. The Company’s net interest margin of 3.29%3.24% for the first nine monthsmonth timeframe of 2018 improved2019 declined by 2five basis points from the prior year’s first nine-monthnine month time period. The increaseSimilar to the quarterly comparison, the decrease in net interest income in 2018 results from an improved earning asset yield as2019 is the Company’s balance sheet has been well positioned for increasingresult of net interest rates. Total averagemargin compression caused by a combination of the lower interest earning assets remained relatively consistent onrates that exist in the economy and a year to date basis, decreasing slightly by $1.1 million, or 0.1%. The improved earning asset yield more than offset the upward repricing of interest bearing liabilities. The decrease in interest earning assets occurredthe balance of total average loans. Slightly offsetting these unfavorable items was an increase in the loan portfolio as loan pay-offs exceeded new loan production during 2018. This more than offset continued growth in the investment securities portfolio. Specifically,average balance of total investment securities as well as a favorable shift in the mix of total average interest bearing liabilities as total interest bearing deposits increased and resulted in less reliance on higher cost borrowings to fund interest earning assets.
Total investment securities averaged $182$197 million in the first nine months of 20182019 which was $9.6$15.2 million, or 5.6%8.4%, higher than the $172$182 million average for the first nine months of 2017. Total loans averaged $885 million in the first nine months of 2018 which was $9.5 million, or 1.1%, lower than the 2017 first nine-month average.2018. The growth in the investment securities portfolio occurred primarily during 2018 and is the result of management taking advantage of the higherrising interest rate environment inexperienced during 2018 to purchasewhich provided an attractive market for additional securities.security purchases. Purchases so far in 2018 have primarily been focused on federal agency mortgage backed securities due to the ongoing cash flow that these securities provide. Also, management continuescontinued its portfolio diversification strategy through purchases of high quality corporate and taxable municipal
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securities. Investment security purchase activity slowed significantly during the second and third quarters of 2019 as the interest rate market was less favorable. As a result, interest income on investments increased between the first nine months of 20182019 and the first nine months of 20172018 by $559,000,$727,000, or 15.1%17.1%. The combination
Total loans averaged $875 million in the first nine months of a higher2019 which was $10.0 million, or 1.1%, lower than the 2018 first nine month average.The lower balance of total average loans reflects the high level of early loan payoffs and a slowdown in loan
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production, particularly earlier this year, resulted in a decrease in the average balance of the loan portfolio. Loan production increasedreceived during the latter part of the second quarter and this increase continued into the third quarter resulting in total loan originations exceeding the prior year’s level. However, loan payoffs have also continued to increase as the year progresses resulting in a net decrease to the overall portfolio. The Company does expect modest loan portfolio growth in the fourth quarter of 2018 and, again, during the third quarter of 2019 which exceeded the level of new loan originations during both time periods. In 2019, after a first quarter in which total average loans remained relatively consistent, loan growth returned during the second quarter as production is anticipatedloan originations exceeded loan payoffs. However, during the third quarter, although loan pipelines remained strong, loan originations began to remain strongslow and exceedtrailed loan payoffs. Loan productionThe decrease between years occurred primarily in the commercial real estate loans and commercial/commercial & industrial loans.loan portfolios. Even though the nine month average of total average loans have decreased since last year, loan interest and fee income increased by $1.4$1.6 million, or 4.7%5.2%, inbetween the first nine months of 2018 when compared to the same period from2019 and last year.year���s first nine months. The higher loan interest income primarily reflects the Federal Reserve’s increases to the target federal funds interest rate during 2018. This resulted in new loans originating at higher yields as well asthroughout 2018 and during the first half of 2019 and also caused the upward repricing of certain loans tied to LIBOR or the prime rate as both of these indices have moved up with the Federal Reserve’s decision to increase the target federal funds interest rate.rate 2018 increases. Also, included in this increase was a higher level of loan fee income by $65,000, due primarily to prepayment fees collected on certain early loan pay-offs. Overall, total interest income increased by $2.0��$2.4 million, or 6.0%6.8%, in the first nine months of 2019, as compared to the same period in 2018.
Total interest expense increased by $1.8 million, or 28.4%, infor the first nine months of 20182019 increased by $2.6 million, or 31.8%, when compared to 2017,2018, due to higher levels of both deposit and borrowing interest expense. The higher 2018Total deposit interest expense increased by $2.6 million, or 43.5%, between time periods and reflects the higher level of $1.4 million fortotal average interest bearing deposits and the first nine months reflectsupward repricing of certain indexed money market accounts repricing upward after the Federal Reserve interest rate increases.increases during 2018. Additionally, thereand similar to the quarterly comparison, the Company has beenexperienced increasing competitive market pressure to retain existing deposit customers and attract new customer deposits. Customer product preference changed as well resulting in movement of some funds out of non-interest bearing demand deposits and lower yielding money market accounts into higher yielding certificates of deposit due to the higher national interest rate environment in 2018. The runoff of money market deposits has more than offset the growth of term deposit products and resulted in a decrease in the balance of total deposits in 2018. Specifically,deposit. Overall, total deposits averaged $957$978 million forin the first nine months of 20182019 which was $19.8$20.6 million, or 2.0%2.1%, lowerhigher than the $977$957 million average for 2018.
Even though total average borrowings decreased between years, the first nine months of 2017. The Company experienced a $465,000,$52,000, or 24.9%2.2%, increase in the interest cost for borrowings in the first nine months of 20182019 due to a higher average balance of total borrowed funds and the immediate impact that the 2018 increases in the federal funds rate had on the cost of overnight borrowed funds.funds and the replacement of matured FHLB term advances. Also, due to a new accounting pronouncement that became effective January 1, 2019, the Company recognized additional interest expense on its financing property leases of  $88,000. In the first nine months of 2018,2019, total average FHLB borrowed funds was $65.1 million, a decrease of  $79 million increased by $18.0$14.1 million, or 29.4%17.8%, from the same period during 2018, which was due to the decreaseincrease in total average deposits.
The table that follows provides an analysis of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis (non-GAAP) for the nine month periods ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017.2018. For a detailed discussion of the components and assumptions included in the table, see the paragraph before the quarterly table on page 34.s 33 and 34. The tax equivalent adjustments to interest income on loans and municipal securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $17,000 and 2017 was $16,000, respectively, which is reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measure at the bottom of the table. Differences between the net interest spread and $30,000, respectively.margin from a GAAP basis to a tax-equivalent basis were not material.
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Nine months ended September 30(In (In thousands, except percentages)
20182017
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/​
Expense
Yield/​
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/​
Expense
Yield/​
Rate
Interest earning assets:
Loans and loans held for sale, net of unearned income$884,620$30,5664.57%$894,088$29,2194.33%
Interest bearing deposits1,024141.771,02981.03
Short-term investment in money market funds6,8041502.918,049931.52
Investment securities – AFS142,3663,2743.07135,1312,8192.78
Investment securities – HTM39,2629813.3336,8548773.17
Total investment securities181,6284,2553.12171,9853,6962.87
Total interest earning assets/interest income1,074,07634,9854.321,075,15133,0164.08
Non-interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks22,59822,214
Premises and equipment12,41712,095
Other assets62,21567,552
Allowance for loan losses(9,974)(10,290)
TOTAL ASSETS$1,161,332$1,166,722
Interest bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing deposits:
Interest bearing demand$131,062$7700.79%$129,923$4500.46%
Savings98,4451220.1797,8521220.17
Money markets251,2151,5700.84276,9581,0470.51
Time deposits296,7173,4561.56290,5982,9391.35
Total interest bearing deposits777,4395,9181.02795,3314,5580.77
Short-term borrowings34,2975292.0315,3901301.13
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank44,8845771.7245,7855111.49
Guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest
debentures
13,0858408.5713,0858408.57
Subordinated debt7,6503906.807,6503906.80
Total interest bearing liabilities/interest expense877,3558,2541.26877,2416,4290.98
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits180,056181,924
Other liabilities8,03311,630
Shareholders’ equity95,88895,927
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$1,161,332$1,166,722
Interest rate spread3.073.10
Net interest income/ Net interest margin26,7313.29%26,5873.27%
Tax-equivalent adjustment(16)(30)
Net Interest Income$26,715$26,557
20192018
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/​
Expense
Yield/​
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/​
Expense
Yield/​
Rate
Interest earning assets:
Loans and loans held for sale, net of unearned income$874,601$32,1664.87%$884,620$30,5664.57%
Short-term investment in money market funds and bank deposits9,2642313.297,8281642.76
Investment securities – AFS155,9983,8983.33142,3663,2743.07
Investment securities – HTM40,7991,0843.5439,2629813.33
Total investment securities196,7974,9823.38181,6284,2553.12
Total interest earning assets/interest income1,080,66237,3794.591,074,07634,9854.32
Non-interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks20,35622,598
Premises and equipment17,66312,417
Other assets63,62862,215
Allowance for loan losses(8,366)(9,974)
TOTAL ASSETS$1,173,943$1,161,332
Interest bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing deposits:
Interest bearing demand$169,125$1,2601.00%$131,062$7700.79%
Savings97,6721220.1798,4451220.17
Money markets235,9361,9751.12251,2151,5700.84
Time deposits323,1165,1352.12296,7173,4561.56
Total interest bearing deposits825,8498,4921.37777,4395,9181.02
Short-term borrowings13,9442762.6534,2975292.03
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank51,1127932.0744,8845771.72
Guaranteed junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures13,0858418.5713,0858408.57
Subordinated debt7,6503906.807,6503906.80
Lease liabilities3,238883.63
Total interest bearing liabilities/interest expense914,87810,8801.59877,3558,2541.26
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
Demand deposits152,197180,056
Other liabilities7,5018,033
Shareholders’ equity99,36795,888
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$1,173,943$1,161,332
Interest rate spread3.003.07
Net interest income/ Net interest
margin
26,4993.24%26,7313.29%
Tax-equivalent adjustment(17)(16)
Net Interest Income$26,482$26,715
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PROVISION..PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES….. The Company recorded a $100,000$175,000 provision recovery for loan losses in the first nine months of 20182019 compared to a $750,000$100,000 provision for loan lossesexpense in the first nine months of 2017, or a decrease of  $650,000 between periods.2018. The lower 2018 loan loss2019 provision recovery reflects our overall strong asset quality, the successful workoutlimited loan growth and low levels of several criticized loans, and reducednet loan portfolio balances. Also,charge-offs. Specifically, for the first nine months of 2018,2019, the Company
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experienced net loan charge-offs of  $875,000,$151,000, or 0.13%,0.02% of total loans, compared to net loan charge-offs of $336,000,$875,000, or 0.05%,0.13% of total loans, in 2017. The higher 2018 net loan charge-offs reflect the final work-out of several non-performing loans on which reserves had previously been established.2018. Overall, the Company continued to maintain strong asset quality as its nonperforming assets totaled $1.1$2.0 million, or only 0.12%0.22% of total loans, at September 30, 2018.2019.
…..NON-INTEREST INCOME…..…NON-INTEREST INCOME… Non-interest income for the first nine months of 20182019 totaled $10.9$11.4 million and nearly matchedincreased by $455,000, or 4.2%, from the 2017 level, decreasing slightly by $44,000.prior year. Factors contributing to this slightly lowerthe higher level of non-interest income for the first nine months included:

a $474,000 increase$266,000 favorable change in Wealth Management fees was primarily due toinvestment security sale gains after the Company benefitting from increased market values for assets under managementsold a portion of low balance, low yielding securities at a loss in 2018 to reposition the investment portfolio for stronger future returns. This line item was also favorably impacted by the investment security sale activity that occurred during the third quarter of 2019 and stronger sales of insurance related products by its financial services professionals;is discussed previously in the quarterly comparison comments;

a $263,000 reduction$181,000 increase in net gains on loan sales into the net realized gain/loss on investment securities as thesecondary market value of sold securities decreased since last yearprimarily due to the higher interest rate environment. Management viewed the gain recognized on the sale of equity securities, describedthe guaranteed portion of a Small Business Administration loan that resulted in the next bulleted item, as an opportunity to rid the investment securities portfolio of certain investments having a low yield and a small balance;$197,000 gain;

a $227,000 increase in other income primarily due to a $156,000 gain realized on the sale of certain equity securities that the Company owned from a previous acquisition. The Company also benefitted from higher interchange fees as well as increased revenue from business services;

a $194,000$118,000 decrease in revenue from deposit service charges due to a reduced level of overdraft fee income as the impact of the bank owned life insurance (BOLI) afterno longer charging a fee on overdrafts that result from signature based point of sale debit card transactions was evident in the Company received a death claim in 2017 and there was no such claim thisfirst half of the year;

a combined $186,000 decrease$71,000 increase in net gains on loans sold into the secondary market and mortgage related feesother income due to lower productiona higher level of letter of credit fees and reduced refinance activity of residential mortgage loans;increased revenue from check supply sales due to a favorable vendor contract renegotiation; and

a $102,000 decrease$53,000 increase in deposit service chargesmortgage related fees due to reduced overdraft fees.increased residential mortgage loan production.
…..NON-INTEREST EXPENSE…..…NON- INTEREST EXPENSE … Non-interest expense for the first nine months of 20182019 totaled $30.5$31.3 million and increased by only $28,000,$753,000, or 0.1%2.5%, from the prior year. Factors contributing to the slightly higher level of non-interest expense infor the first nine months included:

a $318,000, or 1.8%,$847,000 increase in salaries & benefits expense due to higher salaries and incentive compensation as a result of the typicalwhich resulted from annual salary merit increases, the addition of several employees to address management succession planning, staffing our new financial banking center in Hagerstown, Maryland and additional incentives paid primarily within our Wealth Management division due to thehigher health care costs and pension expense. These increased level of fee income mentioned previously;expenses more than offset reduced incentive compensation;

a combined $173,000$307,000 increase in other expense due to increased investment in technology resulting in higher website costs and additional telecommunications expense. Also, there was a higher funding of the unfunded commitment reserve by $113,000 due to increased loan approvals during 2019;

a $297,000 reduction in occupancy & equipment costs is primarily attributableFDIC deposit insurance expense due to the Company’s ongoing efforts to carefully manage and contain non-interest expense. Specifically, a branch office closure in Cambria County along with a branch consolidation inapplication of the State College market resulted in reduced rent expense and other occupancy related costs;Small Bank Assessment Credit regulation, as previously discussed; and

a $71,000, or 1.9%,$112,000 decrease in professional fees due to reducedlower legal fees, recruitment costs and lower expenseexpenses for outsourcedother professional services.
INCOME..INCOME TAX EXPENSE…..Overall for the nine-month period, theThe Company recorded an income tax expense of  $1,133,000,$1,403,000, or an effective tax rate of 16.2%20.7%, in 2018 comparedthe first nine months of 2019. This compares to anthe income tax expense of $1,949,000,$1,178,000, or an effective tax rate of 31.2%16.8%, in 2017.for the first nine months of 2018. The lower effective tax rate and income tax expense in 2018 reflects the benefits of corporate tax reform as a result of the enactment of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” late in the fourth quarter of 2017, which lowered the corporate income tax rate from 34% to 21%.2017. As previously discussed in the quarterly comparison of the M.D. & A., the Company recognized ana $264,000 income tax benefit in 2018 as the result of an additional $2.5 million contribution made to our defined benefit pension plan.
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SEGMENT RESULTS…..SEGMENT RESULTS.….Retail banking’s net income contribution was $1,145,000$1,316,000 in the third quarter of 20182019 and $2,605,000$3,673,000 for the first nine months of 20182019 which was up by $351,000$171,000 from the third quarter of last year and by $446,000$1,068,000 from the net income contribution for the first nine months of 2017. This2018. The increase reflects a reducedhigher level of non-interest expense and a lower levelnet interest income as the funding benefit for deposits provided by this segment improved due to the growth of interest bearing deposits between years. Also, management prices deposits in a controlled but competitive manner which helps tototal deposits. This funding benefit more than offset the impact of the immediate upward repricing of money market deposit accounts because of the increases to the federal
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funds rate. Net interest incomerate during 2018 and the corresponding incremental increase to other term deposit products. Note that this segment did experience some deposit cost relief because of the Federal Reserve’s action to decrease the fed funds rate in July and September of this year. Retail banking was negativelypositively impacted by athe lower level of residential mortgage production and refinancing activity. The lower level of non-interest expense was due to the Company’s focus on reducing and controlling costs which resulted in lower employeeFDIC insurance expense due to the closureapplication of one branch officethe assessment credit in the third quarter of 2019 and, reduced health care and pension costs. The branch office that closed along with our effortsalso, by an increase to reduce and control expenses resulted in occupancy & equipment costs and miscellaneous expenses declining between periods. The Retailnet gains on loan sales into the secondary market due to increased residential mortgage loan production.Additionally, the retail banking segment also benefitted from the recognition of a lower loan loss provision in 2018 andrecovery for the lower corporate income tax rate that resulted from the enactmentfull nine months of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” which caused a reduction in income tax expense.2019. Slightly offsetting these favorable items in both time periods was a lower level of non-interest income decreasing due to reduced residential mortgage loan sale gain income, mortgage related fees, fee income fromthe lower deposit service charges and, for the nine-month time period only, BOLIcharge income.
The commercial banking segment reported net income of  $1,876,000$1,475,000 in the third quarter of 2019 and $5,076,000 in$4,948,000 for the first nine-monthsnine months of 20182019 which was higherdown by $464,000$401,000 from the third quarter of last year and $781,000 when compared toby $128,000 from the same 2017 periods. The higher level of net income contribution for both time periodsthe first nine months of 20182018. The decline in net income was due to a greaterthe lower level of loan interest income, the lower provision for loan losses and reduced income tax expense. Total loan interest income increased and reflects new loans originating at higher yields as well as the upward repricing of certain loans tied to LIBOR or the prime rate as both of these indices have moved up with the Federal Reserve’s decision to increase the target federal funds interest rate. The higher loan interest income more than offsets the unfavorable impact of a reduced volume ofaverage total commercial & industrial and commercial real estate loans for both time periods combined with the lower national interest rate environment. Additionally, this year as early loan prepayment activity has more than offset loan production this year. The lowersegment was unfavorably impacted during the third quarter of 2019 by the Federal Reserve’s recent action to reduce interest rates. This segment benefitted from the loan loss provision recovery recognized for the nine month period but was negatively impacted for the third quarter comparison since a provision expense was recognized in 2018 reflects our overall strong asset quality,2019 after a zero provision was recorded last year. The increase in loan fee income positively impacted the successful workoutnine month time period due primarily to prepayment fees collected on certain early loan pay-offs. Additionally, this segment benefitted from the $197,000 gain recognized on the sale of several criticized loans,the guaranteed portion of a Small Business Administration loan. Finally, and reduced loan portfolio balances. Also,unfavorably impacting net income was total employee costs are lowerincreasing due to reduced pension expense and three fewera higher level of full time equivalent employees in the commercial relationship managers in 2018. Finally, miscellaneous expenses arebanking segment as well as a higher level of funding for the first nine-month time period in 2018 but lower on a quarterly basis when comparedunfunded commitment reserve due to 2017.increased loan approvals for the nine months of 2019.
The wealth management segment reported net income of  $483,000$477,000 in the third quarter of 2019 and $1,423,000 in$1,365,000 for the first nine-monthsnine months of 20182019 which was $148,000$6,000 lower for the quarter and $432,000 higher than$58,000 lower for the same periods for 2017.nine month period. The increaseyear over year decrease is due to wealth management fees increasingdeclining during the first quarter of 2019 as this segment has benefitted from increasedwas unfavorably impacted by decreased market values for assets under management.management after the equity markets declined late in the fourth quarter of 2018. Also contributing to the year over year decline is a decrease in the volume of life insurance sales within the financial services division. Wealth management fees did recover during the second and third quarter of 2019 due to market values for assets under management improving after the equity markets rebounded resulting in a favorable quarterly comparison for total revenue. Finally, and also positively impacting the wealth management segment’s net income was lower professional fees due to lower legal fees and costs for other professional services. Wealth management continues to be an important strategic focus of the Company. Also contributing to the higher level of net income from this segment was a lower level of professional fees. Slightly offsetting these favorable items was higher employee costs due to higher salaries because of additional investment in talent, and a greater level of incentive compensation.
The investment/parent segment reported a net loss of  $1,175,000$1,579,000 in the third quarter of 20182019 and a $3,264,000 net loss inof  $4,627,000 for the first nine-monthsnine months of this year,2019 which is highera greater loss by $185,000$404,000 for the quarter and by $107,000$1,363,000 for the nine-monthnine month period. The increased loss for both time periods was the result of a higher usage of overnight borrowed funds which havehaving a higher cost due to the increasingincrease to national interest rates during 2018 and the immediate impact that the rising interest rate environment hasrates had on overnight borrowed funds. Also contributing toAdditionally, maturing FHLB term advances and their replacement repriced upward during the increased loss between both time periods is a reduction to the income tax credit which is not as favorable in 2018 due to the enactmentfirst nine months of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”.2019.
BALANCE..BALANCE SHEET…..The Company’s total consolidated assets were $1.17 billion at September 30, 2018,2019, which increased by $1.2$10.7 million, or 0.1%0.9%, from the December 31, 20172018 asset level. The increaseThis change was driven primarily by an increased level of total earningloans and fixed assets. Specifically, loans and loans held for sale increased by $12.0 million, or 1.4%, and as a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), the Company reported $4.0 million of right of use assets within the fixed assets line of the Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2019. These increases were partially offset by a reduction of total investment securities grew by $9.5of  $4.8 million, or 5.7% and more than offset total loans decreasing by $8.4 million, or 0.9%, during the period.2.6%.
Total deposits decreasedincreased by $3.7$20.8 million, or 0.4%2.2%, in the first nine months of 2018.2019. As of September 30, 2018,2019, the 25 largest depositors represented 21.8%22.1% of total deposits, which is a slight decrease from the third quarter 2017December 31, 2018 when it was 22.4%22.7%. Total borrowings have increaseddecreased by $8.5$16.7 million, or 15.5%, since year-end 2017.2018. The decrease was driven, primarily, by the reduction in short term borrowings of  $29.8 million, or 72.5%, and is attributable to the increase in total deposits. The substantial decrease in short term
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borrowings was partially offset by an increase in borrowed funds occurred in short term borrowings as a result of the decrease in total deposits. Total FHLB term advances decreasedand lease liabilities. Specifically, total FHLB term advances increased by $3.7$8.9 million, or 19.1%, and totaled $43 million due to timing differences related to the replacement of matured advances.$55.6 million. The Company has utilized these term advances to help manage interest rate risk and favorably position our balance sheet forthe inversion demonstrated by the U.S. Treasury Yield Curve in 2019 resulted in certain term advances costing less than overnight borrowed funds. In addition, the Company reported $4.1 million of lease liabilities as a rising rate environment.result of the adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The Company’s total shareholders’ equity increased by $2.1$4.5 million over the first nine months of 20182019 due to the retention of earnings more than offsetting our common stock dividend payment to shareholders and the impact of our common stock buyback program, which is addressedprogram. Additionally, the improved value of the investment securities portfolio had a positive impact on page 44.accumulated other comprehensive loss.
The Company continues to be considered well capitalized for regulatory purposes with a total capital ratio of 13.13%13.33%, and a common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 10.10%10.41% at September 30, 2018.2019. (See the discussion of the Basel III capital requirements under the “Capital Resources” section.) As of September 30, 2018,2019, the Company’s book value per common share was $5.47$5.98 and its tangible book value per common share was $4.80. Both of these ratios improved by $0.22$5.28 (non-GAAP). When compared to December 31, 2018, book value per common share and $0.21tangible book value per common share improved by $0.42 and $0.40, respectively, when compared to December 31, 2017.per common share. The tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 7.37%7.81% (non-GAAP) at September 30, 20182019 and improved by 1732 basis points when compared to December 31, 2017.2018.
The tangible common equity ratio isand tangible book value per share are considered to be non-GAAP measures and are calculated by dividing tangible equity by tangible assets.assets or shares outstanding. The following table sets forth the calculation of the Company’s tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share at September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 (in thousands, except ratio)share and ratio data):
September 30,
2018
December 31,
2017
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
Total shareholders’ equity$97,179$95,102$102,460$97,977
Less: Goodwill11,94411,94411,94411,944
Tangible equity85,23583,15890,51686,033
Total assets1,168,8061,167,6551,171,4261,160,680
Less: Goodwill11,94411,94411,94411,944
Tangible assets1,156,8621,155,7111,159,4821,148,736
Tangible common equity ratio7.37%7.20%7.81%7.49%
Total shares outstanding17,146,71417,619,303
Tangible book value per share$5.28$4.88
…..LOAN QUALITY….......LOAN QUALITY.....The following table sets forth information concerning the Company’s loan delinquency, non-performing assets, and classified assets (in thousands, except percentages):
September 30,
2018
December 31,
2017
September 30,
2017
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Total accruing loan delinquency (past due 30 to 89 days)$9,365$8,178$9,052$2,397$4,752$9,365
Total non-accrual loans9043,0164,6541,0801,221904
Total non-performing assets including TDR*1,0673,0345,3721,9571,3781,067
Accruing loan delinquency, as a percentage of total loans, net of unearned income1.06%0.92%1.01%0.27%0.55%1.06%
Non-accrual loans, as a percentage of total loans, net of unearned
income
0.100.340.520.120.140.10
Non-performing assets, as a percentage of total loans, net of unearned income, and other real estate owned0.120.340.600.220.160.12
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets0.090.260.460.170.120.09
As a percent of average loans, net of unearned income:
Annualized net charge-offs0.130.060.05
Annualized provision for loan losses0.020.090.11
Total classified loans (loans rated substandard or doubtful)$4,051$5,433$8,140
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September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
As a percent of average loans, net of unearned income:
Annualized net charge-offs0.020.110.13
Annualized provision (credit) for loan losses(0.03)(0.07)0.02
Total classified loans (loans rated substandard or doubtful)**$7,687$4,302$4,051
*
Non-performing assets are comprised of  (i) loans that are on a non-accrual basis, (ii) loans that are contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest and principal payments, (iii) performing loans classified as a troubled debt restructuring and (iv) other real estate owned.
**
Total classified loans include non-performing residential mortgage and consumer loans.
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Overall, the Company continued to maintain strong asset quality in the first nine months of 20182019 as evidenced by low levels of non-accrual loans, non-performing assets, classified loans, and loan delinquency levels that continue to be near or below 1% of total loans. The Company did experience an increase in classified loans during the third quarter of 2019 due to the downgrade of several credits that are still paying on a timely basis. We also continue to closely monitor the loan portfolio given the number of relatively large-sized commercial and commercial real estate loans within the portfolio. As of September 30, 2018,2019, the 25 largest credits represented 27.2%24.3% of total loans outstanding, which is consistent withrepresents a decrease from the third quarter of 2017.2018 when it was 27.2%.
ALLOWANCE..ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES…..The following table sets forth the allowance for loan losses and certain ratios for the periods ended (in thousands, except percentages):
September 30,
2018
December 31,
2017
September 30,
2017
September 30,
2019
December 31,
2018
September 30,
2018
Allowance for loan losses$9,439$10,214$10,346$8,345$8,671$9,439
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of each of the following:Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of each of the following:
total loans, net of unearned income1.07%1.15%1.15%0.95%1.00%1.07%
total accruing delinquent loans (past due 30 to 89 days)100.79124.90114.30348.14182.47100.79
total non-accrual loans1,044.14338.66222.30772.69710.161,044.14
total non-performing assets884.63336.65192.59426.42629.25884.63
The Company recorded a $175,000 loan loss provision recovery in the first nine months of 2019 compared to a $100,000 provision expense for loan losses in the first nine months of 2018 compared tothat resulted in a $750,000 provision for loan losses in the first nine monthspositive change of  2017 or a decrease of  $650,000$275,000 between periods. The lower loan loss provision recovery in 20182019 reflects our overall strong asset quality, the successful workoutlimited loan growth, and low level of several criticized loans, and reducednet loan portfolio balances.charge-offs.
LIQUIDITY…..LIQUIDITY….. The Company’s liquidity position has been strong during the last several years. Ouryears, primarily due to our core retail deposit base, has been more than adequate to fundwhich provides a reliable source of funds for the Company’s operations. Payments and prepayments from the loan portfolios,portfolio, as well as, cash flow from maturities, prepayments and amortization of securities were also used to help fund new loan originations. We strive to operate our loan to deposit ratio in a range of 80% to 100%. For the first nine monthsthird quarter of 2018,2019, the Company’s loan to deposit ratio has averaged 92.39%89.4%. WeGiven the slowdown in loan originations and the increase in prepayment activity experienced during the third quarter of 2019 combined with the strength of our current loan pipeline, we expect our loan to deposit ratio to remain near 92%be relatively stable through the remainder of 2018.2019.
Liquidity can be analyzed by utilizing the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $3.0$1.8 million from December 31, 20172018 to September 30, 2018,2019, due to $8.8$3.4 million of net cash used in investingfinancing activities, which more than offsetting $3.8offset $1.3 million of net cash provided by operating activities and $2.1 million$332,000 of net cash provided by financinginvesting activities. Within financing activities, short term borrowed funds increased by $12.2 million while total deposit balances decreased by $3.7 million. Within investing activities, cash advanced for new loan fundings and loan participation purchases (excluding residential mortgages sold in the secondary market) totaled $136was $163.3 million, andwhich was $5.4$7.0 million lowerhigher than the $141.3$151.8 million of cash received from loan principal payments and $4.6 million from loan participations sold. Also, cashCash utilized for new investment security purchases totaled $33.8$12.7 million which moreand was
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less than exceeded cash provided from investment security maturities and sales of  $20.6$21.5 million. Within financing activities, deposit balances increased by $20.8 million. Short term borrowed funds decreased by $29.8 million, and more than offset an increase in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of  $8.9 million. Within operating activities,originations of residential mortgage loans of  $28.2 million more than offset sales of residential mortgage loans of  $25.8 million offset new residential mortgage loan originations of  $23.4$23.7 million. At September 30, 2018,2019, the Company had immediately available $351$380 million of overnight borrowing capacity at the FHLB and $35 million of unsecured federal funds lines with correspondent banks.
The holding company had $8.7$6.4 million of cash, short-term investments, and investment securities at September 30, 2018.2019. Additionally, dividend payments from our subsidiaries also provide ongoing cash to the holding company. At September 30, 2018,2019, our subsidiary Bank had $6.5$10.6 million of cash available for immediate dividends to the holding company under applicable regulatory formulas. Management follows a policy that limits dividend payments from the Trust Company to 75% of annual net income. Overall, we believe that the holding company has strong liquidity to meet its trust preferred debt service requirements, its subordinated debt interest payments, its increased common stock dividend, and support the common stock repurchase program.
CAPITAL..CAPITAL RESOURCES…..The Bank meaningfully exceeds all regulatory capital ratios for each of the periods presented and is considered well capitalized. The Company’s common equity tier 1 capital ratio was 10.10%10.41%, the tier 1 capital ratio was 11.31%11.62%, and the total capital ratio was 13.13%13.33% at September 30, 2018.
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2019. The Company’s tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.57%9.79% at September 30, 2018.2019. We anticipate that we will maintain our strong capital ratios throughout the remainder of 2018.2019. Capital generated from earnings will be utilized to pay the common stock cash dividend, fund the stock repurchase program, and will also support controlled balance sheet growth. There is a particular emphasis on ensuring that the subsidiary bank has appropriate levels of capital to support its non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan concentration, which stood at 335%336% of regulatory capital at September 30, 2018.2019.
On January 1, 2015, U.S. federal banking agencies implemented the newThe Basel III capital standards which establish the minimum capital levels in addition to be considered well-capitalized and revised the well capitalized requirements under the federal banking regulations prompt corrective action requirements under banking regulations. action. Under the Basel III capital standards, the minimum capital ratios are:
Minimum capital ratio
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets4.5%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets6.0
Total capital to risk-weighted assets8.0
Tier 1 capital to total average consolidated assets4.0
The revisions from the previous standards includecapital rules also impose a revised definition of capital the introduction of a minimum Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio and changed risk weightings for certain assets. The implementationconservation buffer (“CCB”) on top of the new rules will be phased in over this four-year period endingthree minimum risk-weighted asset ratios listed above. As of January 1, 2019, withthe CCB has been fully phased-in and is 2.5%. Banking institutions that fail to meet the effective minimum capital requirements becoming increasingly more strict each year ofratios once the transition. The new minimum capital requirementsCCB is taken into account (that is, 7.0% for each ratio, both, initially on January 1, 2015 and at the end of the transition on January 1, 2019, are as follows: A common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 4.50% initially and 7.00% at January 1, 2019; ato risk-weighted assets, 8.5% for tier 1 capital ratio of 6.00%to risk-weighted assets and 8.50%; a10.5% for total capital ratio of 8.00% and 10.50%; and a tier 1 leverage ratio of 5.00% and 5.00%. Under the new rules, in order to avoid limitationsrisk-weighted assets) will be subject to constraints on capital distributions, (including dividend paymentsincluding dividends and share repurchases, and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers), a banking organization must hold a capital conservation buffer above its minimum risk-basedcompensation. The severity of the constraints depends on the amount of the shortfall and the institution’s “eligible retained income” (four quarter trailing net income, net of distributions and tax effects not reflected in net income). The Company and the Bank meet all capital requirements, which increases overincluding the transition period, from 0.625% of total risk weighted assets in 2016 to 2.50% in 2019. The Company continuesfully phased-in buffer, and continue to be committed to maintaining strong capital levels that exceed regulatory requirements while also supporting balance sheet growth and providing a return to our shareholders.
In the first quarter of 2018,2019, the Company completed the previous common stock repurchase program where it bought back 945,000540,000 shares, or 5%3% of its common stock, over a 14-month period.9-month period at a total cost of $2.38 million. Specifically, during the first three months of 2018,2019, the Company was able to repurchase 105,663112,311 shares of its common stock and return $445,000$476,000 of capital to its shareholders through this program.
On July 17, 2018,April 16, 2019, the Company announceannounced that its Board of Directors approved a new common stock repurchase program which calls for AmeriServ Financial, Inc. to buy back up to 3%, or approximately 540,000526,000 shares, of its outstanding common stock during the next 12 months. The authorized repurchases
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will be made from time to time in either the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The timing, volume and nature of share repurchases will be at the sole discretion of management, dependent on market conditions, applicable securities laws, and other factors, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. No assurance can be given that any particular amount of common stock will be repurchased. This buyback program may be modified, extended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time. During the second and third quarterquarters of 2018,2019, the Company was able to repurchase 279,679399,195 shares of its common stock and return $1,263,000$1.7 million of capital to its shareholders through this program. Overall in 2019, this latest common stock buyback program, combined with the first quarter completion of the previously authorized common stock buyback program, resulted in the Company returning $2.2 million to its shareholders through the repurchase of 511,506 shares of its common stock. When including the increased cash dividend payments on our common stock, total capital returned to our shareholders exceeded 63% of net income for the first nine months of 2019. At September 30, 2018,2019, the Company had approximately 17.817.1 million common shares outstanding.
REGULATORY UPDATE… The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”), which was designed to ease certain restrictions imposed by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, was enacted into law on May 24, 2018. Most of the changes made by the Act can be grouped into five general areas: mortgage lending; certain regulatory relief for “community” banks; enhanced consumer protections in specific areas, including subjecting credit reporting agencies to additional requirements; certain regulatory relief for large financial institutions, including increasing the threshold at which institutions are classified a systemically important financial institutions (from $50 billion to $250 billion) and therefore subject to stricter oversight, and revising the rules for larger institution stress testing; and certain changes to federal securities regulations designed to promote capital formation. Some of the key provisions of the Act as it relates to community banks and bank holding companies include, but are not limited to: (i) designating mortgages held in portfolio as “qualified mortgages” for banks with less than $10 billion in assets, subject to certain documentation and product limitations; (ii) exempting banks with less than $10 billion in assets from Volcker Rule requirements relating to proprietary trading; (iii) simplifying capital calculations for banks with less than $10 billion in assets by requiring federal banking agencies to establish a community bank leverage ratio of tangible equity to average consolidate assets not less than 8% or more than 10% and provide that banks that maintain tangible
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equity in excess of such ratio will be deemed to be in compliance with risk-based capital and leverage requirements; (iv) assisting smaller banks with obtaining stable funding by providing an exception for reciprocal deposits from FDIC restrictions on acceptance of brokered deposits; (v) raising the eligibility for use of short-form Call Reports from $1 billion to $5 billion in assets; and (vi) clarifying definitions pertaining to high volatility commercial real estate loans (HVCRE), which require higher capital allocations, so that only loans with increased risk are subject to higher risk weightings. The Company continues to analyze the changes implemented by the Act and further rulemaking from federal banking regulators, but, at this time, does not believe that such changes will materially impact the Company’s business, operations, or financial results.
…INTEREST..INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY…..The following table presents an analysis of the sensitivity inherent in the Company’s net interest income and market value of portfolio equity. The interest rate scenarios in the table compare the Company’s base forecast, which was prepared using a flat interest rate scenario, to scenarios that reflect immediate interest rate changes of 100 and 200 basis points. Note that we suspended the 200 basis point downward rate shock since it has little value due to the absolute low level of interest rates. Each rate scenario contains unique prepayment and repricing assumptions that are applied to the Company’s existing balance sheet that was developed under the flat interest rate scenario.
Interest Rate ScenarioVariability of Net
Interest Income
Change in Market Value
of Portfolio Equity
Variability of Net
Interest Income
Change in Market
Value of Portfolio Equity
200bp increase0.2%16.2%5.4%29.6%
100bp increase0.59.23.418.3
100bp decrease(1.4)(12.5)(4.8)(27.1)
The Company believes that its overall interest rate risk position is well controlled. The variability of net interest income is positive in the upward rate shocks due to the Company’s short duration investment securities portfolio, the scheduled repricing of loans tied to LIBOR or prime, and the extension of a portion ofreduction to overnight borrowed funds. Also, the Company expects that it will not havecontinue its disciplined approach to repriceprice its core deposit accounts up as quickly asin a controlled but competitive manner when interest rates rise. The variability of net interest income is negative in the 100 basis point downward rate scenario as the Company has more exposure to assets repricing downward to a greater extent than liabilities due to the absolute low level of interest rates with the fed funds rate currently at approximately 2.25%a targeted range of 1.75% to 2.00%. The market value of portfolio equity increases in the upward rate shocks due to the improved value of the Company’s core deposit base. Negative variability of market value of portfolio equity occurs in the downward rate shock due to a reduced value for core deposits.
OFF..OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS…..The Company incurs off-balance sheet risks in the normal course of business in order to meet the financing needs of its customers. These risks derive from commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such commitments and standby letters of credit involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated financial statements. The Company had various outstanding commitments to extend credit approximating $207.9$227.5 million and standby letters of credit of  $9.7$15.0 million as of September 30, 2018.2019. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to these commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by their contractual amounts. The Company uses the same credit and collateral policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as for all other lending.
CRITICAL..REGULATORY UPDATE…..The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”), which was designed to ease certain restrictions imposed by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, was enacted into law on May 24, 2018. Most of the changes made by the Act can be grouped into five general areas: mortgage lending; certain regulatory relief for “community” banks; enhanced consumer protections in specific areas, including subjecting credit reporting agencies to additional requirements; certain regulatory relief for large financial institutions,
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including increasing the threshold at which institutions are classified as systemically important financial institutions (from $50 billion to $250 billion) and therefore subject to stricter oversight, and revising the rules for larger institution stress testing; and certain changes to federal securities regulations designed to promote capital formation.
Some of the key provisions of the Act as it relates to community banks and bank holding companies include, but are not limited to: (i) designating mortgages held in portfolio as “qualified mortgages” for banks with less than $10 billion in assets, subject to certain documentation and product limitations; (ii) exempting banks with less than $10 billion in assets from Volcker Rule requirements relating to proprietary trading; (iii) simplifying capital calculations for banks with less than $10 billion in assets by requiring federal banking agencies to establish a community bank leverage ratio of tangible equity to average consolidated assets not less than 8% or more than 10% and provide that banks that maintain tangible equity in excess of such ratio will be deemed to be in compliance with risk-based capital and leverage requirements; (iv) assisting smaller banks with obtaining stable funding by providing an exception for reciprocal deposits from FDIC restrictions on acceptance of brokered deposits; (v) raising the eligibility for use of short-form Call Reports from $1 billion to $5 billion in assets; and (vi) clarifying definitions pertaining to high volatility commercial real estate loans (HVCRE), which require higher capital allocations, so that only loans with increased risk are subject to higher risk weightings.
In September 2019, as directed pursuant to the Act, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued final rules for a community bank leverage ratio (“CBLR”) for certain community banking organizations, which will be available to use in call reports filed for the period beginning January 1, 2020 or April 1, 2020 pursuant to subsequent final rules adopted in October 2019. Under the final rules, a bank or holding company would be eligible to elect the CBLR framework if the institution had less than $10.0 billion in total consolidated assets, met certain risk-based qualifying criteria and had a CBLR greater than 9%. A qualifying community banking organization that elected to opt in to the CBLR framework would not be subject to risk-based and leverage capital requirements under the Basel III rules. In July 2019, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued final rules pursuant to the Act simplifying several requirements in the agencies’ regulatory capital rules for banks generally less than $250 billion in assets. As directed pursuant to the Act, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued final rules increasing the asset thresholds for management interlocks between depository institutions, which became effective in October 2019. Also, in October 2019, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued final rules to, among other things, increase the threshold for appraisals in a residential real estate transaction from $250,000 to $400,000 and make conforming changes to add to the list of exempt transactions those transactions secured by residential property in rural areas that have been exempted from the agencies’ appraisal requirements pursuant to the Act. Additionally, the Act requires the enactment of a number of other implementing regulations, the details of which may have a material effect on the ultimate impact of the law. The Company continues to analyze the changes implemented by the Act and further rulemaking from federal banking regulators, but, at this time, does not believe that such changes will materially impact the Company’s business, operations, or financial results.
…..CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES…..The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Accounting and reporting policies for the allowance for loan losses, goodwill, income taxes, and investment securities are deemed critical because they involve the use of estimates and require significant management judgments. Application of assumptions different than those used by the Company could result in material changes in the Company’s financial position or results of operation.
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ACCOUNT — Allowance for Loan Losses
BALANCE SHEET REFERENCE — Allowance for loan losses
INCOME STATEMENT REFERENCE — Provision (credit) for loan losses
DESCRIPTION
The allowance for loan losses is calculated with the objective of maintaining reserve levels believed by management to be sufficient to absorb estimated probable credit losses. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the credit portfolio and other relevant
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factors. However, this quarterly evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates, including, among others, likelihood of customer default, loss given default, exposure at default, the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on impaired loans, value of collateral, estimated losses on consumer loans and residential mortgages, and general amounts for historical loss experience. This process also considers economic conditions, uncertainties in estimating losses and inherent risks in the various credit portfolios. All of these factors may be susceptible to significant change. Also, the allocation of the allowance for credit losses to specific loan pools is based on historical loss trends and management’s judgment concerning those trends.
Commercial and commercial real estate loans are the largest category of credits and the most sensitive to changes in assumptions and judgments underlying the determination of the allowance for loan loss.losses. Approximately $7.1$6.4 million, or 76%, of the total allowance for loan losses at September 30, 20182019 has been allocated to these two loan categories. This allocation also considers other relevant factors such as actual versus estimated losses, economic trends, delinquencies, levels of non-performing and TDRtroubled debt restructured (TDR) loans, concentrations of credit, trends in loan volume, experience and depth of management, examination and audit results, effects of any changes in lending policies and trends in policy, financial information and documentation exceptions. To the extent actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provision for loan losses may be required that would adversely impact earnings in future periods.
ACCOUNT — Goodwill
BALANCE SHEET REFERENCE — Goodwill
INCOME STATEMENT REFERENCE — Goodwill impairment
DESCRIPTION
The Company considers our accounting policies related to goodwill to be critical because the assumptions or judgment used in determining the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in past acquisitions are subjective and complex. As a result, changes in these assumptions or judgment could have a significant impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
The fair value of acquired assets and liabilities, including the resulting goodwill, was based either on quoted market prices or provided by other third party sources, when available. When third party information was not available, estimates were made in good faith by management primarily through the use of internal cash flow modeling techniques. The assumptions that were used in the cash flow modeling were subjective and are susceptible to significant changes. The Company routinely utilizes the services of an independent third party that is regarded within the banking industry as an expert in valuing core deposits to monitor the ongoing value and changes in the Company’s core deposit base. These core deposit valuation updates are based upon specific data provided from statistical analysis of the Company’s own deposit behavior to estimate the duration of these non-maturity deposits combined with market interest rates and other economic factors.
Goodwill arising from business combinations represents the value attributable to unidentifiable intangible elements in the business acquired. The Company’s goodwill relates to value inherent in the banking and wealth management businesses, and the value is dependent upon the Company’s ability to provide quality, cost-effective services in the face of free competition from other market participants on a regional basis. This ability relies upon continuing investments in processing systems, the development of value-added service features and the ease of use of the Company’s services. As such, goodwill value is supported ultimately by revenue that is driven by the volume of business transacted and the loyalty of the Company’s deposit and customer base over a longer time frame. The quality and value of a Company’s assets is also an important factor to consider when performing goodwill impairment testing. A decline in earnings as a result of a lack of growth or the inability to deliver cost-effective value added services over sustained periods can lead to the impairment of goodwill.
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Goodwill, which has an indefinite useful life, is tested for impairment at least annually and written down and charged to results of operations only in periods in which the recorded value is more than the estimated fair value.
ACCOUNT — Income Taxes
BALANCE SHEET REFERENCE — Net deferred tax asset
INCOME STATEMENT REFERENCE — Provision for income tax expense
DESCRIPTION
The provision for income taxes is the sum of income taxes both currently payable and deferred. The changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the changes in differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the basis of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates that management estimates will be in effect when the differences reverse. This income tax review is completed on a quarterly basis.
In relation to recording the provision for income taxes, management must estimate the future tax rates applicable to the reversal of tax differences, make certain assumptions regarding whether tax differences are permanent or temporary and the related timing of the expected reversal. Also, estimates are made as to whether taxable operating income in future periods will be sufficient to fully recognize any gross deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely, we must increase our provision for taxes by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that we estimate will not ultimately be recoverable. Alternatively, we may make estimates about the potential usage of deferred tax assets that decrease our valuation allowances. As of September 30, 2018,2019, we believe that all of the deferred tax assets recorded on our balance sheet will ultimately be recovered and that no valuation allowances were needed.
In addition, the calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. We recognize liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. If we ultimately determine that payment of these amounts is unnecessary, we reverse the liability and recognize a tax benefit during the period in which we determine that the liability is no longer necessary. We record an additional charge in our provision for taxes in the period in which we determine that the recorded tax liability is less than we expect the ultimate assessment to be.
ACCOUNT — Investment Securities
BALANCE SHEET REFERENCE — Investment securities
INCOME STATEMENT REFERENCE — Net realized gains (losses) on investment securities
DESCRIPTION
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities are reviewed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment. The review includes an analysis of the facts and circumstances of each individual investment such as the severity of loss, the length of time the fair value has been below cost, the expectation for that security’s performance, the creditworthiness of the issuer and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the security to recovery. A decline in value that is considered to be other-than-temporary is recorded as a loss within non-interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. At September 30, 2018,2019, the unrealized losses in the available-for-sale security portfolio were comprised of securities issued by government agencies or government sponsored agencies and certain high quality corporate and taxable municipal securities. The Company believes the unrealized losses are primarily a result of increases in market yields from the time of purchase. In general, as market yields rise, the value of securities will decrease; as market yields fall, the fair value of securities will increase. Management generally views changes in fair value caused by changes in interest rates as temporary; therefore, these securities have not been classified as other-than-temporarily impaired. Management has also concluded that based on current information we expect to continue to receive scheduled interest payments as well as the entire principal balance. Furthermore, management does not intend to sell these securities and does not believe it will be required to sell these securities before they recover in value.
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FORWARD..FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT…..
THE STRATEGIC FOCUS:
AmeriServ Financial is committed to increasing shareholder value by striving for consistently improving financial performance; providing our customers with products and exceptional service for every step in their lifetime financial journey; cultivating an employee atmosphere rooted in trust, empowerment and growth; and serving our communities through employee involvement and a philanthropic spirit. We will strive to provide our shareholders with consistently improved financial performance; the products, services and know-how needed to forge lasting banking for life customer relationships; a work environment that challenges and rewards staff; and the manpower and financial resources needed to make a difference in the communities we serve. Our strategic initiatives will focus on these four key constituencies:

Shareholders — We are committedstrive to increasingincrease earnings per share growth;share; identifying and managing revenue growth and expense reduction; and managing risk. Our goal is to increase value for AmeriServ shareholders by growing earnings per share by 10 percent year-over-year and narrowing the financial performance gap between AmeriServ and its peer banks. We are committedtry to return up to 75 percent of earnings to shareholders through a combination of dividends and share repurchases subject to maintaining sufficient capital to support balance sheet growth. OurWe strive to educate our employee base will be educated as to the meaning/importance of earnings per share as a performance measure. We will develop a value added combination for increasing revenue and reducing expenses that is rooted in developing and offering high-quality financial products and services; an existing branch network; electronic banking capabilities with 24/7 convenience; and providing truly exceptional customer service. We will explore branch consolidation opportunities and further leverage union affiliated revenue streams, prudently manage the Company’s risk profile to improve asset yields and increase profitability and continue to identify and implement technological opportunities and advancements to drive efficiency for the holding company and its affiliates.

Customers — The Company is committedexpects to providingprovide exceptional customer service, identifying opportunities to enhance the Banking for Life philosophy by providing products and services to meet the financial needs in every step through a customer’s life cycle, and further defining the role technology plays in anticipating and satisfying customer needs. We will provideanticipate providing leading banking systems and solutions to improve and enhance customers’ Banking for Life experience. We will provide customers with a comprehensive offering of financial solutions including retail and business banking, home mortgages and wealth management at one location. We have redesignedupgraded and continue to be committed to redesigningmodernized select branches to be more inviting and technologically savvy to meet the needs of the next generation of AmeriServ customers without abandoning the needs of our existing demographic.

Staff — We are committed to developing high-performing employees, establishing and maintaining a culture of trust and effectively and efficiently managing staff attrition. We will employ a work force succession plan to manage anticipated staff attrition while identifying and grooming high performing staff members to assume positions with greater responsibility within the organization. We will employ technological systems and solutions to provide staff with the tools they need to perform more efficiently and effectively.

Communities — We will continue to promote and encourage employee community involvement and leadership while fostering a positive corporate image. This will be accomplished by demonstrating our commitment to the communities it serveswe serve through assistance in providing affordable housing programs for low-to-moderate-income families; donations to qualified charities; and the time and talent contributions of AmeriServ staff to a wide-range of charitable and civic organizations.
This Form 10-Q contains various forward-looking statements and includes assumptions concerning the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates, intentions, operations, future results, and prospects, including statements that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan” or similar expressions.
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These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations, are subject to risk and uncertainties and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks,
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uncertainties and assumptions. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q, even if subsequently made available on our website or otherwise, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Form 10-Q. In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company provides the following cautionary statement identifying important factors (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) which could cause the actual results or events to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by the forward-looking statements and related assumptions.
Such factors include the following: (i) the effect of changing regional and national economic conditions; (ii) the effects of trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve; (iii) significant changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds; (iv) inflation, stock and bond market, and monetary fluctuations; (v) credit risks of commercial, real estate, consumer, and other lending activities; (vi) changes in federal and state banking and financial services laws and regulations; (vii) the presence in the Company’s market area of competitors with greater financial resources than the Company; (viii) the timely development of competitive new products and services by the Company and the acceptance of those products and services by customers and regulators (when required); (ix) the willingness of customers to substitute competitors’ products and services for those of the Company and vice versa; (x) changes in consumer spending and savings habits; (xi) unanticipated regulatory or judicial proceedings; and (xii) other external developments which could materially impact the Company’s operational and financial performance.
The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive, and neither such list nor any forward-looking statement takes into account the impact that any future acquisition may have on the Company and on any such forward-looking statement.
Item 3…QUANTITATIVE..QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK…..The Company manages market risk, which for the Company is primarily interest rate risk, through its asset liability management process and committee, see further discussion in Interest Rate Sensitivity section of the M.D. & A.
Item 4…CONTROLS..CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES…..(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and the operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2018,2019, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer along with the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2018,2019, are effective.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There have been no changes in AmeriServ Financial Inc.’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II Other Information
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings
There are no material proceedings to which the Company or any of our subsidiaries are a party or by which, to the Company’s knowledge, we, or any of our subsidiaries, are threatened. All legal proceedings presently pending or threatened against the Company or our subsidiaries involve routine litigation incidental to our business or that of the subsidiary involved and are not material in respect to the amount in controversy.
Item 1A.   Risk Factors
Not Applicable
Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Following are the Company’s monthly common stock purchases during the third quarter of 2018.2019. All shares are repurchased under Board of Directors authorization.
PeriodTotal number of
shares purchased
Average price
paid per share
Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced plan
Maximum number
of shares that may
yet be purchased
under the plan
July 1 – 31, 201843,800$4.3743,800496,200
August 1 – 31, 2018167,4794.54167,479328,721
September 1 – 30, 201868,4004.5468,400260,321
Total279,679279,679
PeriodTotal number of
shares purchased
Average price
paid per share
Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced plan
Maximum number
of shares that may
yet be purchased
under the plan
July 1 – 31, 201932,164$4.1832,164332,282
August 1 – 31, 2019170,5274.22170,527161,755
September 1 – 30, 201934,9504.2634,950126,805
Total237,641237,641
Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures
NoneNot applicable
Item 5.   Other Information
None
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Item 6.   Exhibits
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation as amended through August 11, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-176869) filed on September 16, 2011).
Bylaws, as amended and restated on June 21, 2018October 17, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current report on Form 8-K filed on June 25, 2018)October 21, 2019).
Report of S.R. Snodgrass, P.C. regarding unaudited interim financial statement information.
Awareness Letter of S.R. Snodgrass, P.C.
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101The following information from AMERISERV FINANCIAL, INC.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018,2019, formatted in XBRL (eTensible(eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited), (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited), (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited), (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited), and (iv)(vi) Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AmeriServ Financial, Inc.
Registrant
Date: November 9, 20188, 2019
/s/ Jeffrey A. Stopko
Jeffrey A. Stopko
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 9, 20188, 2019
/s/ Michael D. Lynch
Michael D. Lynch
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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