UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015
 or
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
        For the transition period from __________ to __________.

Commission file number: 001-09383
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

CALIFORNIA
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
94-2156203
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
1108 FIFTH AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA 94901
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (707) 863-6000

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 þNo o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes þNo o

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

Large accelerated filer þ
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes oNo þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
 
Title of ClassShares outstanding as of October 24, 2014April 27, 2015
Common Stock,
No Par Value
25,886,99425,550,676
 
 

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 
Item 4
Item 5
Item 6
Signatures
Exhibit Index
Exhibit 31.1 - Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)59
60
61
62
 
 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements about Westamerica Bancorporation for which it claims the protection of the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) projections of revenues, expenses, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, the payment or nonpayment of dividends, capital structure and other financial items; (ii) statements of plans, objectives and expectations of the Company or its management or board of directors, including those relating to products or services; (iii) statements of future economic performance; and (iv) statements of assumptions underlying such statements.  Words such as "believes", "anticipates", "expects", "intends", "targeted", "projected", "continue", "remain", "will", "should", "may" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.

These forward-looking statements are based on Management’s current knowledge and belief and include information concerning the Company’s possible or assumed future financial condition and results of operations. A number of factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s ability to predict or control, could cause future results to differ materially from those contemplated. These factors include but are not limited to (1) the length and severity of difficulties in the global, national and California economies and the effects of government efforts to address those difficulties; (2) liquidity levels in capital markets; (3) fluctuations in asset prices including, but not limited to stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities; (4) the effect of acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses; (5) economic uncertainty created by terrorist threats and attacks on the United States, the actions taken in response, and the uncertain effect of these events on the national and regional economies; (6) changes in the interest rate environment; (7) changes in the regulatory environment; (8) competitive pressure in the banking industry; (9) operational risks including a failure or breach in data processing systems or those of third party vendors and other service providers, including as a result of cyber attacks or fraud; (10) volatility of interest rate sensitive loans, deposits and investments; (11) asset/liability management risks and liquidity risks; (12) the effect of natural disasters, including earthquakes, fire, flood, drought, and other disasters, on the uninsured value of loan collateral, the financial condition of debtors and issuers of investment securities, the economic conditions affecting the Company’s market place, and commodities and asset values, and (13) changes in the securities markets. The reader is directed to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013,2014, for further discussion of factors which could affect the Company's business and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made in this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in this report.

 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item1    Financial Statements

WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)

  At September 30,  At December 31, 
  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Assets:      
Cash and due from banks $524,338  $472,028 
Investment securities available for sale  1,391,362   1,079,381 
Investment securities held to maturity, with fair values of: $1,041,385 at September 30, 2014 and $1,112,676 at December 31, 2013
  1,035,041   1,132,299 
Loans  1,732,382   1,827,744 
Allowance for loan losses  (31,769)  (31,693)
      Loans, net of allowance for loan losses  1,700,613   1,796,051 
Other real estate owned  7,273   13,320 
Premises and equipment, net  37,335   37,314 
Identifiable intangibles, net  15,338   18,557 
Goodwill  121,673   121,673 
Other assets  160,752   176,432 
Total Assets $4,993,725  $4,847,055 
         
Liabilities:        
Noninterest bearing deposits $1,893,480  $1,740,182 
Interest bearing deposits  2,428,158   2,423,599 
    Total deposits  4,321,638   4,163,781 
Short-term borrowed funds  76,943   62,668 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  20,156   20,577 
Term repurchase agreement  -   10,000 
Other liabilities  41,593   47,095 
Total Liabilities  4,460,330   4,304,121 
         
Shareholders' Equity:        
Common stock (no par value), authorized - 150,000 shares Issued and outstanding: 25,906 at September 30, 2014 and 26,510 at December 31, 2013  380,195   378,946 
Deferred compensation  2,711   2,711 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  9,733   4,313 
Retained earnings  140,756   156,964 
Total Shareholders' Equity  533,395   542,934 
Total Liabilities and  Shareholders' Equity $4,993,725  $4,847,055 
  At March 31,  At December 31, 
  2015  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Assets:      
Cash and due from banks $247,450  $380,836 
Investment securities available for sale  1,777,320   1,600,781 
Investment securities held to maturity, with fair values of: $1,030,865 at March 31, 2015 and $1,048,562 at December 31, 2014
  1,015,231   1,038,658 
Loans  1,683,884   1,700,290 
Allowance for loan losses  (31,187)  (31,485)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses  1,652,697   1,668,805 
Other real estate owned  9,233   6,374 
Premises and equipment, net  38,313   37,852 
Identifiable intangibles, net  13,286   14,287 
Goodwill  121,673   121,673 
Other assets  160,574   166,458 
Total Assets $5,035,777  $5,035,724 
         
Liabilities:        
Deposits:        
Noninterest bearing deposits $1,902,904  $1,910,781 
Interest bearing deposits  2,477,172   2,438,410 
Total deposits  4,380,076   4,349,191 
Short-term borrowed funds  82,960   89,784 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  -   20,015 
Other liabilities  45,361   50,131 
Total Liabilities  4,508,397   4,509,121 
         
Shareholders' Equity:        
Common stock (no par value), authorized - 150,000 shares
     Issued and outstanding - 25,563 at March 31, 2015 and 25,745 at December 31, 2014
  374,958   378,132 
Deferred compensation  2,711   2,711 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  9,600   5,292 
Retained earnings  140,111   140,468 
Total Shareholders' Equity  527,380   526,603 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $5,035,777  $5,035,724 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 
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WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
Interest and Fee Income:            
Loans $22,129  $25,116  $67,817  $78,696 
Investment securities available for sale  6,350   5,426   17,855   16,293 
Investment securities held to maturity  6,421   7,414   20,195   22,701 
Total Interest and Fee Income  34,900   37,956   105,867   117,690 
Interest Expense:                
Deposits  709   809   2,216   2,555 
Short-term borrowed funds  23   20   64   58 
Term repurchase agreement  11   25   60   73 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  103   122   304   360 
Debt financing  -   200   -   601 
Total Interest Expense  846   1,176   2,644   3,647 
Net Interest Income  34,054   36,780   103,223   114,043 
Provision for Loan Losses  600   1,800   2,600   6,400 
Net Interest Income After Provision For Loan Losses  33,454   34,980   100,623   107,643 
Noninterest Income:                
Service charges on deposit accounts  6,207   6,433   18,322   19,427 
Merchant processing services  1,742   2,151   5,485   6,973 
Debit card fees  1,543   1,467   4,482   4,302 
Other service fees  695   716   2,044   2,174 
ATM processing fees  637   701   1,891   2,128 
Trust fees  629   567   1,899   1,720 
Financial services commissions  194   150   585   614 
Other  1,407   2,234   4,534   5,643 
Total Noninterest Income  13,054   14,419   39,242   42,981 
Noninterest Expense:                
Salaries and related benefits  13,639   13,826   41,691   42,293 
Occupancy  3,811   3,829   11,284   11,353 
Outsourced data processing services  2,093   2,139   6,314   6,436 
Amortization of identifiable intangibles  1,056   1,163   3,219   3,547 
Furniture and equipment  1,059   974   3,070   2,875 
Professional fees  700   730   1,707   2,109 
Courier service  663   725   1,938   2,204 
Other real estate owned  (287)  179   (908)  791 
Other  3,882   4,193   12,131   13,019 
Total Noninterest Expense  26,616   27,758   80,446   84,627 
Income Before Income Taxes  19,892   21,641   59,419   65,997 
Provision for income taxes  4,738   4,903   13,801   14,876 
Net Income $15,154  $16,738  $45,618  $51,121 
                 
Average Common Shares Outstanding  25,973   26,670   26,192   26,900 
Diluted Average Common Shares Outstanding  26,016   26,705   26,262   26,919 
Per Common Share Data:                
Basic earnings $0.58  $0.63  $1.74  $1.90 
Diluted earnings  0.58   0.63   1.74   1.90 
Dividends paid  0.38   0.37   1.14   1.11 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
 
  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Net income $15,154  $16,738  $45,618  $51,121 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:                
    (Decrease) increase in net unrealized gains on securities available for sale  (4,884)  (712)  9,305   (18,173)
    Deferred tax benefit (expense)  2,054   299   (3,912)  7,641 
        (Decrease) increase in net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax  (2,830)  (413)  5,393   (10,532)
    Post-retirement benefit transition obligation amortization  15   15   45   45 
    Deferred tax expense  (6)  (6)  (18)  (18)
        Post-retirement benefit transition obligation amortization, net of tax  9   9   27   27 
Total other comprehensive (loss) income  (2,821)  (404)  5,420   (10,505)
Total comprehensive income $12,333  $16,334  $51,038  $40,616 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(unaudited)
  
For the
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2015  2014 
  (In thousands, 
  except per share data) 
Interest and Fee Income:      
Loans $20,230  $22,901 
Investment securities available for sale  7,469   5,630 
Investment securities held to maturity  6,218   7,033 
Total Interest and Fee Income  33,917   35,564 
Interest Expense:        
Deposits  642   754 
Short-term borrowed funds  16   20 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  1   99 
Term repurchase agreement  -   25 
Total Interest Expense  659   898 
Net Interest Income  33,258   34,666 
Provision for Loan Losses  -   1,000 
Net Interest Income After Provision For Loan Losses  33,258   33,666 
Noninterest Income:        
Service charges on deposit accounts  5,707   6,010 
Merchant processing services  1,703   1,924 
Debit card fees  1,456   1,405 
Trust fees  706   654 
Other service fees  665   661 
ATM processing fees  585   620 
Financial services commissions  153   171 
Other  1,325   1,545 
Total Noninterest Income  12,300   12,990 
Noninterest Expense:        
Salaries and related benefits  13,338   14,126 
Occupancy  3,727   3,727 
Outsourced data processing services  2,108   2,105 
Furniture and equipment  1,119   1,005 
Amortization of identifiable intangibles  1,001   1,105 
Professional fees  548   430 
Courier service  543   610 
Other real estate owned  315   (350)
Other  4,028   4,115 
Total Noninterest Expense  26,727   26,873 
Income Before Income Taxes  18,831   19,783 
Provision for income taxes  4,274   4,476 
Net Income $14,557  $15,307 
         
Average Common Shares Outstanding  25,651   26,433 
Diluted Average Common Shares Outstanding  25,655   26,537 
Per Common Share Data:        
Basic earnings $0.57  $0.58 
Diluted earnings  0.57   0.58 
Dividends paid  0.38   0.38 
 
  
Common
Shares
Outstanding
  
Common
Stock
  
Accumulated
Deferred
Compensation
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Retained
Earnings
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
                   
Balance, December 31, 2012  27,213  $372,012  $3,101  $14,625  $170,364  $560,102 
Net income for the period                  51,121   51,121 
Other comprehensive loss              (10,505)      (10,505)
Exercise of stock options  221   9,219               9,219 
Tax benefit decrease upon exercise of stock options
      (202)              (202)
Restricted stock activity  15   1,068   (390)          678 
Stock based compensation      1,081               1,081 
Stock awarded to employees  2   84               84 
Retirement of common stock including repurchases
  (873)  (12,174)          (27,615)  (39,789)
Dividends                  (29,949)  (29,949)
Balance, September 30, 2013  26,578  $371,088  $2,711  $4,120  $163,921  $541,840 
                         
Balance, December 31, 2013  26,510  $378,946  $2,711  $4,313  $156,964  $542,934 
Net income for the period                  45,618   45,618 
Other comprehensive income              5,420       5,420 
Exercise of stock options  256   12,396               12,396 
Tax benefit decrease upon exercise of stock options
      (447)              (447)
Restricted stock activity  21   1,114               1,114 
Stock based compensation      1,009               1,009 
Stock awarded to employees  2   88               88 
Retirement of common stock including repurchases
  (883)  (12,911)          (31,899)  (44,810)
Dividends                  (29,927)  (29,927)
Balance, September 30, 2014  25,906  $380,195  $2,711  $9,733  $140,756  $533,395 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
  
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2015  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Net income $14,557  $15,307 
Other comprehensive income:        
Increase in net unrealized gains on securities available for sale  7,418   7,823 
Deferred tax expense  (3,119)  (3,289)
Increase in net unrealized gains on securities available for sale, net of tax  4,299   4,534 
Post-retirement benefit transition obligation amortization  15   15 
Deferred tax expense  (6)  (6)
Post-retirement benefit transition obligation amortization, net of tax  9   9 
Total other comprehensive income  4,308   4,543 
Total comprehensive income $18,865  $19,850 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(unaudited)
  
Common
Shares
Outstanding
  
Common
Stock
  
Accumulated
Deferred
Compensation
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  
Retained
Earnings
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
                   
Balance, December 31, 2013  26,510  $378,946  $2,711  $4,313  $156,964  $542,934 
Net income for the period                  15,307   15,307 
Other comprehensive income              4,543       4,543 
Exercise of stock options  225   10,853               10,853 
Tax benefit decrease upon expiration/ exercise of stock options
      (369)              (369)
Stock based compensation      359               359 
Stock awarded to employees  1   52               52 
Retirement of common stock including repurchases
  (437)  (6,351)          (16,359)  (22,710)
Dividends                  (10,086)  (10,086)
Balance, March 31, 2014  26,299  $383,490  $2,711  $8,856  $145,826  $540,883 
                         
Balance, December 31, 2014  25,745  $378,132  $2,711  $5,292  $140,468  $526,603 
Net income for the period                  14,557   14,557 
Other comprehensive income              4,308       4,308 
Exercise of stock options  -   -               - 
Tax benefit decrease upon expiration of stock options
      (865)              (865)
Stock based compensation      354               354 
Stock awarded to employees  1   45               45 
Retirement of common stock including repurchases
  (183)  (2,708)          (5,159)  (7,867)
Dividends                  (9,755)  (9,755)
Balance, March 31, 2015  25,563  $374,958  $2,711  $9,600  $140,111  $527,380 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
  
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
  2015  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Operating Activities:      
Net income $14,557  $15,307 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
        
Depreciation and amortization  3,930   4,103 
Loan loss provision  -   1,000 
Net amortization of deferred loan fees  (78)  (30)
Decrease in interest income receivable  812   643 
Increase in deferred tax asset  (421)  (756)
Increase in other assets  (822)  (185)
Stock option compensation expense  354   359 
Tax benefit decrease upon expiration/exercise of stock options  865   369 
Increase in income taxes payable  4,695   5,232 
Increase in interest expense payable  21   5 
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities  (6,850)  8,507 
Gain on sale of other assets  -   (400)
Writedown/loss on sale of premises and equipment  4   16 
Net gain on sale of foreclosed assets  -   (493)
Writedown of foreclosed assets  243   69 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities  17,310   33,746 
         
Investing Activities:        
Net repayments of loans  13,805   9,598 
Proceeds from FDIC1 loss-sharing agreement
  -   44 
Purchases of investment securities available for sale  (354,527)  (237,948)
Proceeds from sale/maturity/calls of securities available for sale  185,073   99,350 
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity  (10,359)  (17,993)
Proceeds from maturity/calls of securities held to maturity  30,468   34,403 
Purchases of premises and equipment  (1,326)  (166)
Proceeds from sale of FRB2/FHLB3 stock
  490   3,248 
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets  100   2,159 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities  (136,276)  (107,305)
         
Financing Activities:        
Net change in deposits  30,891   51,063 
Net change in short-term borrowings and FHLB3 advances
  (26,824)  1,620 
Exercise of stock options/issuance of shares  -   10,853 
Tax benefit decrease upon expiration/exercise of stock options  (865)  (369)
Retirement of common stock including repurchases  (7,867)  (22,710)
Common stock dividends paid  (9,755)  (10,086)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities  (14,420)  30,371 
Net Change In Cash and Due from Banks  (133,386)  (43,188)
Cash and Due from Banks at Beginning of Period  380,836   472,028 
Cash and Due from Banks at End of Period $247,450  $428,840 
         
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:        
Supplemental disclosure of noncash activities:        
Loan collateral transferred to other real estate owned $3,202  $968 
Securities purchases pending settlement  1,478   (11,231)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow activities:        
Interest paid for the period  775   987 
Income tax payments for the period  -   - 
  
For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Operating Activities:      
Net income $45,618  $51,121 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
        
Depreciation and amortization  12,275   13,325 
Loan loss provision  2,600   6,400 
Net amortization of deferred loan fees  (179)  (333)
Decrease in interest income receivable  1,537   1,420 
Decrease in other assets  1,390   7,344 
(Decrease) increase in income taxes payable  (1,160)  856 
Increase in net deferred tax asset  (19)  (3,719)
(Decrease) increase in interest expense payable  (102)  50 
Decrease in other liabilities  (3,841)  (984)
Stock option compensation expense  1,009   1,081 
Tax benefit decrease upon exercise of stock options  447   202 
Gain on sale of other assets  (400)  (548)
Net loss on sale of premises and equipment  22   16 
Originations of mortgage loans for resale  -   (441)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans originated for resale  -   447 
Net gain on sale of foreclosed assets  (1,014)  (892)
Writedown of foreclosed assets  113   1,752 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities  58,296   77,097 
Investing Activities:        
Net repayments of loans  93,115   231,002 
Proceeds from FDIC1 loss-sharing indemnification
  6,703   6,478 
Purchases of investment securities available for sale  (747,630)  (355,440)
Proceeds from sale/maturity/calls of securities available for sale  444,906   100,660 
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity  (26,435)  (152,116)
Proceeds from maturity/calls of securities held to maturity  115,799   164,369 
Purchases of premises and equipment  (2,392)  (1,581)
Net change in FRB2/FHLB3 securities
  3,248   2,243 
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets  7,549   14,986 
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities  (105,137)  10,601 
Financing Activities:        
Net change in deposits  157,947   (123,914)
Net change in short-term borrowings and FHLB3 advances
  3,992   (5,866)
Exercise of stock options  12,396   9,219 
Tax benefit decrease upon exercise of stock options  (447)  (202)
Retirement of common stock including repurchases  (44,810)  (39,789)
Common stock dividends paid  (29,927)  (29,949)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities  99,151   (190,501)
Net Change In Cash and Due from Banks  52,310   (102,803)
Cash and Due from Banks at Beginning of Period  472,028   491,382 
Cash and Due from Banks at End of Period $524,338  $388,579 
         
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:        
Supplemental disclosure of non cash activities:        
  Loan collateral transferred to other real estate owned $968  $5,404 
  Securities purchases pending settlement  2,622   1,961 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow activities:        
  Interest paid for the period  2,959   3,982 
  Income tax payments for the period  14,981   17,931 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
1 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC")
2 Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB")
3 Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB")

 
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NOTESTO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.Commission and follow general practices within the banking industry. The results of operations reflect interim adjustments, all of which are of a normal recurring nature and which, in the opinion of Management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The interim results for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as well as other information included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.2014.

The Company has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to the balance sheet date. Based on this evaluation, the Company is not aware of any events or transactions that occurred subsequent to the balance sheet date but prior to filing that would require recognition or disclosure in its unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Note 2: Accounting Policies

The Company’smost significant accounting policies followed by the Company are discussedpresented in Note 1 to the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.2014. These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the other financial statement notes and in this discussion, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are determined. Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to the methods, assumptions, and estimates underlying those amounts, Management has identified the allowance for loan losses accounting to be the accounting area requiring the most subjective or complex judgments, and as such could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available. A discussion of the factors affecting accounting for the allowance for loan losses and purchased loans is included in the “Loan Portfolio Credit Risk” discussion below. Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Application of these principles requires the Company to make certain estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments. Certain accounting policies underlyinginherently have a greater reliance on the preparationuse of these financial statements require Management to make estimates, and judgments. These estimatesassumptions and judgments may significantly affect reported amountsand as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. Estimates, assumptions and judgments are necessary when assets and liabilities revenues and expenses, and disclosuresare required to be recorded at fair value, when a decline in the value of an asset not carried on the financial statements at fair value warrants an impairment writedown or valuation reserve to be established, or when an asset or liability needs to be recorded contingent upon a future event. Carrying assets and liabilities. Management exercises judgmentliabilities at fair value inherently results in more financial statement volatility. The fair values and the information used to estimate the appropriate level of the allowancerecord valuation adjustments for credit lossescertain assets and to evaluate the extent ofliabilities are based either on quoted market prices or are provided by other than temporary impairment of investment securities, which are discussed in the Company’s accounting policies.third-party sources, when available.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

FASB ASU 2013-112014-01, Income TaxesInvestments- Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 740)323): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward ExistsAccounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects, was issued July 2013January 2014 to provide guidance onpermit reporting entities to make an accounting policy election to account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the financialproportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement presentationas a component of income tax expense (benefit). For those investments in qualified affordable housing projects not accounted for using the proportional amortization method, the investment should be accounted for as an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar loss,equity method investment or a tax credit carryforward exists.  cost method investment in accordance with GAAP.  The policy election must be applied consistently to all qualified affordable housing project investments.

The update provides that an unrecognizedalso requires a reporting entity to disclose information regarding its investments in qualified affordable housing projects, and the effect of the measurement of its investments in qualified affordable housing projects and the related tax benefit, or a portioncredits on its financial position and results of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, unless an exception applies.  operations.

The adoption of the update was limited to additional disclosures only and did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements at January 1, 2014,2015, the date adopted.

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FASB ASU 2014-04,Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralizes Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure, was issued on January 17, 2014, providing clarification that an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either (1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or (2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, the amendments require interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction.

The adoption of the update was limited to additional disclosures only and did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements at January 1, 2015, the date adopted.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

FASB ASU 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Repurchase-to-Maturity Trans­actions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures, was issued on June 12, 2014. The Update improves the financial reporting of repur­chase agreements and other similar transactions through a change in accounting for repurchase-to-ma­turity transactions and repurchase financings, and the introduction of two new disclosure requirements. New disclosures are required for (1) transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that are economically similar to repurchase agreements, in which the transferor retains substantially all of the exposure to the economic return on the trans­ferred financial asset throughout the term of the transaction and (2) repurchase agreements, secu­rities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions accounted for as secured borrow­ings about the nature of collateral pledged and the time to maturity of those transactions.

The Company will be required to adhere to new disclosure requirements when the Update is adopted April 1, 2015 for the interim period ending June 30, 2015.

FASB ASU 2014-01, Investments- Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects, was issued January 2014 to permit reporting entities to make an accounting policy election to account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense (benefit). For those investments in qualified affordable housing projects not accounted for using the proportional amortization method, the investment should be accounted for as an equity method investment or a cost method investment in accordance with GAAP.  The policy election must be applied consistently to all qualified affordable housing project investments.

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The update also requires a reporting entity to disclose information regarding its investments in qualified affordable housing projects, and the effect of the measurement of its investments in qualified affordable housing projects and the related tax credits on its financial position and results of operations.

Management is evaluating the impact that the change in accounting policy would have on the Company’s financial statements.  Management does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material effect on the financial statements when adopted on January 1, 2015.
Note 3:  Investment Securities

An analysis of the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses accumulated in other comprehensive income, and fair value of investment securitiesthe available for sale investment securities portfolio follows:

 
Investment Securities Available for Sale
At September 30, 2014
  
Investment Securities Available for Sale
At March 31, 2015
 
 
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
U.S. Treasury securities $3,499  $10  $-  $3,509  $3,500  $4  $-  $3,504 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  442,482   214   (1,160)  441,536   631,974   1,637   (3)  633,608 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  26,574   1,799   (20)  28,353   22,625   1,682   (9)  24,298 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  3,021   7   (7)  3,021   2,826   5   (11)  2,820 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  176,614   10,203   (197)  186,620   165,063   10,756   (125)  175,694 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  240,091   594   (11,400)  229,285   220,397   644   (5,142)  215,899 
Asset-backed securities  8,674   -   (35)  8,639   3,015   -   (23)  2,992 
FHLMC(1) and FNMA(2) stock
  804   13,798   -   14,602 
FHLMC1 and FNMA2 stock
  775   5,685   -   6,460 
Corporate securities  470,570   3,674   (1,106)  473,138   708,371   2,911   (2,025)  709,257 
Other securities  2,039   756   (136)  2,659   2,039   867   (118)  2,788 
Total $1,374,368  $31,055  $(14,061) $1,391,362  $1,760,585  $24,191  $(7,456) $1,777,320 

(1)1 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
(2)2 Federal National Mortgage Association
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An analysis of the amortized cost, gross unrecognized gains and losses, and fair value of the held to maturity investment securities portfolio follows:

  
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
At March 31, 2015
 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrecognized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
  (In thousands) 
Securities of U.S. government sponsored entities $995  $12  $-  $1,007 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  57,259   1,319   (64)  58,514 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  712,374   13,478   (1,062)  724,790 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  244,603   2,811   (860)  246,554 
Total $1,015,231  $17,620  $(1,986) $1,030,865 
An analysis of the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses accumulated in other comprehensive income, and fair value of the available for sale investment securities portfolio follows:

  
Investment Securities Available for Sale
At December 31, 2014
 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
  (In thousands) 
U.S. Treasury securities $3,500  $5  $-  $3,505 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  635,278   937   (1,027)  635,188 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  24,647   1,776   (16)  26,407 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  2,923   6   (10)  2,919 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  171,907   10,015   (123)  181,799 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  230,347   634   (8,524)  222,457 
Asset-backed securities  8,349   -   (36)  8,313 
FHLMC1 and FNMA2 stock
  775   4,393   -   5,168 
Corporate securities  511,699   2,169   (1,629)  512,239 
Other securities  2,039   871   (124)  2,786 
Total $1,591,464  $20,806  $(11,489) $1,600,781 
1 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
2 Federal National Mortgage Association

An analysis of the amortized cost, unrealizedgross unrecognized gains and losses, and fair value of investment securitiesthe held to maturity investment securities portfolio follows:

  
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
At September 30, 2014
 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
  (In thousands) 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities $1,164  $-  $-  $1,164 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  59,182   926   (86)  60,022 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  703,554   11,483   (2,909)  712,128 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  271,141   1,673   (4,743)  268,071 
Total $1,035,041  $14,082  $(7,738) $1,041,385 
  
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
At December 31, 2014
 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrecognized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
  (In thousands) 
Securities of U.S. government sponsored entities $1,066  $11  $-  $1,077 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  59,078   1,183   (137)  60,124 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  720,189   11,350   (2,358)  729,181 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  258,325   2,236   (2,381)  258,180 
Total $1,038,658  $14,780  $(4,876) $1,048,562 

 
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An analysis of the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses accumulated in other comprehensive income, and fair value of investment securities available for sale follows:
  
Investment Securities Available for Sale
At December 31, 2013
 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
  (In thousands) 
U.S. Treasury securities $3,500  $9  $(3) $3,506 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  131,080   75   (663)  130,492 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  32,428   1,763   (15)  34,176 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  3,411   19   (5)  3,425 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  186,082   5,627   (323)  191,386 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  266,890   730   (14,724)  252,896 
Asset-backed securities  14,653   3   (101)  14,555 
FHLMC and FNMA stock  804   12,568   -   13,372 
Corporate securities  430,794   2,901   (1,264)  432,431 
Other securities  2,049   1,251   (158)  3,142 
Total $1,071,691  $24,946  $(17,256) $1,079,381 

An analysis of the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of investment securities held to maturity follows:

  
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
At December 31, 2013
 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
  
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
 
  (In thousands) 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities $1,601  $-  $(4) $1,597 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  65,076   854   (624)  65,306 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  756,707   6,211   (21,667)  741,251 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  308,915   1,209   (5,602)  304,522 
Total $1,132,299  $8,274  $(27,897) $1,112,676 

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity are shown in the following tables at the dates indicated:

  At September 30, 2014 
  
Securities Available
for Sale
  
Securities Held
to Maturity
 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair
Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair
Value
 
  (In thousands) 
Maturity in years:            
1 year or less $45,444  $45,671  $13,767  $14,233 
Over 1 to 5 years  625,789   629,181   216,979   220,062 
Over 5 to 10 years  362,884   366,119   270,071   273,124 
Over 10 years  67,722   72,471   203,901   205,873 
Subtotal  1,101,839   1,113,442   704,718   713,292 
Mortgage-backed securities and residential collateralized mortgage obligations
  269,686   260,659   330,323   328,093 
Other securities  2,843   17,261   -   - 
Total $1,374,368  $1,391,362  $1,035,041  $1,041,385 

  At March 31, 2015 
  
Securities Available
for Sale
  
Securities Held
to Maturity
 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair
Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair
Value
 
  (In thousands) 
Maturity in years:            
1 year or less $80,420  $80,658  $15,322  $15,829 
Over 1 to 5 years  973,932   976,816   247,297   249,867 
Over 5 to 10 years  409,874   416,005   270,191   275,665 
Over 10 years  47,697   51,576   180,559   184,436 
Subtotal  1,511,923   1,525,055   713,369   725,797 
Mortgage-backed securities and residential collateralized mortgage obligations
  245,848   243,017   301,862   305,068 
Other securities  2,814   9,248   -   - 
Total $1,760,585  $1,777,320  $1,015,231  $1,030,865 
Securities available for sale at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 with maturity dates over five yearsone year but less than tenfive years include $255,634$351,761 thousand (fair value) of securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities with call options on dates within one year or less, of which $89,821$71,129 thousand have interest coupons which will increase if the issuer does not exercise the call option.

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  At December 31, 2014 
  
Securities Available
for Sale
  
Securities Held
to Maturity
 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair
Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair
Value
 
  (In thousands) 
Maturity in years:            
1 year or less $57,891  $57,991  $15,355  $15,855 
Over 1 to 5 years  629,200   630,797   228,380   230,248 
Over 5 to 10 years  584,872   589,250   285,219   288,631 
Over 10 years  58,770   63,006   192,301   195,524 
Subtotal  1,330,733   1,341,044   721,255   730,258 
Mortgage-backed securities and residential collateralized mortgage obligations
  257,917   251,783   317,403   318,304 
Other securities  2,814   7,954   -   - 
Total $1,591,464  $1,600,781  $1,038,658  $1,048,562 

  At December 31, 2013 
  
Securities Available
for Sale
  
Securities Held
to Maturity
 
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair
Value
  
Amortized
Cost
  
Fair
Value
 
  (In thousands) 
Maturity in years:            
1 year or less $75,385  $75,609  $9,639  $9,900 
Over 1 to 5 years  536,333   538,111   187,051   189,827 
Over 5 to 10 years  66,669   68,166   314,630   310,104 
Over 10 years  87,722   90,484   246,988   233,017 
Subtotal  766,109   772,370   758,308   742,848 
Mortgage-backed securities and residential collateralized mortgage obligations
  302,729   290,497   373,991   369,828 
Other securities  2,853   16,514   -   - 
Total $1,071,691  $1,079,381  $1,132,299  $1,112,676 

Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities can differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. In addition, such factors as prepayments and interest rates may affect the yield on the carrying value of mortgage-backed securities. At September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, the Company had no high-risk collateralized mortgage obligations as defined by regulatory guidelines.

An analysis of gross unrealized losses of investment securities available for sale follows:

  
Investment Securities Available for Sale
At September 30, 2014
 
  No. of  Less than 12 months  No. of  12 months or longer  No. of  Total 
  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized 
  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses 
  ($ in thousands) 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  24  $358,842  $(1,103)  1  $9,943  $(57)  25  $368,785  $(1,160)
Residential mortgage-backed securities  -   -   -   2   828   (20)  2   828   (20)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  -   -   -   2   1,822   (7)  2   1,822   (7)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  8   2,783   (46)  21   6,460   (151)  29   9,243   (197)
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  -   -   -   38   209,504   (11,400)  38   209,504   (11,400)
Asset-backed securities  1   5,030   (1)  1   3,609   (34)  2   8,639   (35)
Corporate securities  31   93,716   (772)  5   34,218   (334)  36   127,934   (1,106)
Other securities  -   -   -   1   1,864   (136)  1   1,864   (136)
Total  64  $460,371  $(1,922)  71  $268,248  $(12,139)  135  $728,619  $(14,061)

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An analysis of the gross unrealized losses of the available for sale investment securities held to maturityportfolio follows:

 
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
At September 30, 2014
  
Investment Securities Available for Sale
At March 31, 2015
 
 No. of  Less than 12 months  No. of  12 months or longer  No. of  Total  No. of  Less than 12 months  No. of  12 months or longer  No. of  Total 
 Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized 
 Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses 
 ($ in thousands)  ($ in thousands) 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  1  $1,164  $-   -  $-  $-   1  $1,164  $-   -  $-  $-   1  $9,997  $(3)  1  $9,997  $(3)
Residential mortgage-backed securities  2   9,658   (48)  2   3,320   (38)  4   12,978   (86)  -   -   -   1   803   (9)  1   803   (9)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  1   921   (6)  1   751   (5)  2   1,672   (11)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  14   10,434   (45)  180   162,095   (2,864)  194   172,529   (2,909)  5   2,380   (20)  11   3,842   (105)  16   6,222   (125)
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  15   63,098   (787)  23   132,175   (3,956)  38   195,273   (4,743)  -   -   -   29   184,632   (5,142)  29   184,632   (5,142)
Asset-backed securities  -   -   -   1   2,992   (23)  1   2,992   (23)
Corporate securities  59   232,085   (1,769)  6   33,078   (256)  65   265,163   (2,025)
Other securities  -   -   -   1   1,882   (118)  1   1,882   (118)
Total  32  $84,354  $(880)  205  $297,590  $(6,858)  237  $381,944  $(7,738)  65  $235,386  $(1,795)  51  $237,977  $(5,661)  116  $473,363  $(7,456)
An analysis of gross unrecognized losses of the held to maturity investment securities portfolio follows:

  
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
At March 31, 2015
 
  No. of  Less than 12 months  No. of  12 months or longer  No. of  Total 
  Investment     Unrecognized  Investment     Unrecognized  Investment     Unrecognized 
  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses 
  ($ in thousands) 
Residential  mortgage-backed securities  2  $14,483  $(60)  1  $163  $(4)  3  $14,646  $(64)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  45   32,117   (177)  83   70,639   (885)  128   102,756   (1,062)
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  4   13,767   (134)  16   83,929   (726)  20   97,696   (860)
Total  51  $60,367  $(371)  100  $154,731  $(1,615)  151  $215,098  $(1,986)
 
The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment securities were caused by market conditions for these types of investments, particularly changes in risk-free interest rates. The Company evaluates securities on a quarterly basis including changes in security ratings issued by ratings agencies, changes in the financial condition of the issuer, and, for mortgage-related and asset-backed securities, delinquency and loss information with respect to the underlying collateral, changes in the levels of subordination for the Company’s particular position within the repayment structure and remaining credit enhancement as compared to expected credit losses of the security. Substantially all of these securities continue to be investment grade rated by a major rating agency. In addition to monitoring credit rating agency evaluations, Management performs its own evaluations regarding the credit worthiness of the issuer or the securitized assets underlying asset backed securities.

The Company does not intend to sell any investments and has concluded that it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell the investments prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis. Therefore, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.

The fair values of the investment securities could decline in the future if the general economy deteriorates, inflation increases, credit ratings decline, the issuer’s financial condition deteriorates, or the liquidity for securities declines. As a result, other than temporary impairments may occur in the future.

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As of September 30,March 31, 2015, $720,036 thousand of investment securities were pledged to secure public deposits and short-term borrowed funds. As of December 31, 2014, $773,297$757,623 thousand of investment securities were pledged to secure public deposits, short-term borrowed funds and FHLB advances. As of December 31, 2013, $778,588 thousand of investment securities were pledged to secure public deposits, short-term borrowed funds, FHLB advances and term repurchase agreements.

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An analysis of gross unrealized losses of investment securities available for sale follows:

  
Investment Securities Available for Sale
At December 31, 2013
 
  No. of  Less than 12 months  No. of  12 months or longer  No. of  Total 
  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized 
  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses 
  ($ in thousands) 
U.S. Treasury securities  1  $2,994  $(3)  -  $-  $-   1  $2,994  $(3)
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  15   91,669   (663)  -   -   -   15   91,669   (663)
Residential mortgage-backed securities  3   864   (15)  -   -   -   3   864   (15)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  1   1,072   (5)  -   -   -   1   1,072   (5)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  35   17,516   (222)  11   3,214   (101)  46   20,730   (323)
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  34   187,848   (12,326)  6   40,575   (2,398)  40   228,423   (14,724)
Asset-backed securities  1   5,002   (1)  1   4,475   (100)  2   9,477   (101)
Corporate securities  25   117,751   (1,087)  2   9,824   (177)  27   127,575   (1,264)
Other securities  -   -   -   1   1,842   (158)  1   1,842   (158)
Total  115  $424,716  $(14,322)  21  $59,930  $(2,934)  136  $484,646  $(17,256)
  
Investment Securities Available for Sale
At December 31, 2014
 
  No. of  Less than 12 months  No. of  12 months or longer  No. of  Total 
  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized 
  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses 
  ($ in thousands) 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  15  $253,632  $(989)  1  $9,963  $(38)  16  $263,595  $(1,027)
Residential mortgage-backed securities  -   -   -   2   822   (16)  2   822   (16)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  1   942   (7)  1   803   (3)  2   1,745   (10)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  7   2,548   (18)  17   5,518   (105)  24   8,066   (123)
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  -   -   -   32   205,074   (8,524)  32   205,074   (8,524)
Asset-backed securities  1   5,008   (7)  1   3,305   (29)  2   8,313   (36)
Corporate securities  53   165,026   (1,304)  5   34,222   (325)  58   199,248   (1,629)
Other securities  -   -   -   1   1,876   (124)  1   1,876   (124)
Total  77  $427,156  $(2,325)  60  $261,583  $(9,164)  137  $688,739  $(11,489)
 
An analysis of gross unrealizedunrecognized losses of investment securities held to maturity follows:

  
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
At December 31, 2013
 
  No. of  Less than 12 months  No. of  12 months or longer  No. of  Total 
  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized  Investment     Unrealized 
  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses 
  ($ in thousands) 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  1  $1,597  $(4)  -  $-  $-   1  $1,597  $(4)
Residential  mortgage-backed securities  13   38,396   (616)  1   392   (8)  14   38,788   (624)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  530   355,797   (14,893)  64   64,427   (6,774)  594   420,224   (21,667)
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  42   214,981   (5,175)  5   14,120   (427)  47   229,101   (5,602)
Total  586  $610,771  $(20,688)  70  $78,939  $(7,209)  656  $689,710  $(27,897)

  
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
At December 31, 2014
 
  No. of  Less than 12 months  No. of  12 months or longer  No. of  Total 
  Investment     Unrecognized  Investment     Unrecognized  Investment     Unrecognized 
  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses  Positions  Fair Value  Losses 
  ($ in thousands) 
Residential  mortgage-backed securities  4  $19,467  $(132)  1  $201  $(5)  5  $19,668  $(137)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  103   76,202   (439)  138   123,370   (1,919)  241   199,572   (2,358)
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  5   13,932   (166)  22   119,513   (2,215)  27   133,445   (2,381)
Total  112  $109,601  $(737)  161  $243,084  $(4,139)  273  $352,685  $(4,876)
The unrealized losses on the Company’s investment securities were caused by market conditions for these types of investments, particularly rising risk-free interest rates causing bond prices to decline.

The following table provides information about the amount of interest income earned on investment securities thatwhich is fully taxable and thatwhich is exempt from regular federal income tax:

  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Taxable $6,348  $5,502  $17,907  $16,626 
Tax-exempt  6,423   7,338   20,143   22,368 
Total interest income from investment securities $12,771  $12,840  $38,050  $38,994 
  
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
  2015  2014 
  (In thousands) 
       
Taxable $7,554  $5,683 
Tax-exempt  6,133   6,980 
Total interest income from investment securities $13,687  $12,663 
 
 
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Note 4: Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses

A summary of the major categories of loans outstanding is shown in the following tables.

  At March 31, 2015 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
& Other
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Originated loans $391,863  $548,936  $12,438  $140,334  $371,975  $1,465,546 
Purchased covered loans:                        
Gross purchased covered loans  -   -   -   2,574   13,955   16,529 
Credit risk discount  -   -   -   (133)  (67)  (200)
Purchased non-covered loans:                        
Gross purchased non-covered loans  17,367   152,167   1,021   1,206   38,953   210,714 
Credit risk discount  (1,255)  (5,904)  -   (262)  (1,284)  (8,705)
Total $407,975  $695,199  $13,459  $143,719  $423,532  $1,683,884 
  At December 31, 2014 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
& Other
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Originated loans $374,005  $567,594  $11,003  $146,925  $370,842  $1,470,369 
Purchased covered loans:                        
Gross purchased covered loans  -   -   -   2,626   14,920   17,546 
Credit risk discount  -   -   -   (434)  (34)  (468)
Purchased non-covered loans:                        
Gross purchased non-covered loans  19,166   157,502   2,919   972   41,656   222,215 
Credit risk discount  (1,356)  (6,492)  (50)  (262)  (1,212)  (9,372)
Total $391,815  $718,604  $13,872  $149,827  $426,172  $1,700,290 
Changes in the carrying amount of impaired purchased loans were as follows:

  
For the
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2015
  
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2014
 
Impaired purchased loans (In thousands) 
Carrying amount at the beginning of the period $4,672  $4,936 
Reductions during the period  (16)  (264)
Carrying amount at the end of the period $4,656  $4,672 
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Changes in the accretable yield for purchased loans were as follows:

  
For the
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2015
  
For the
Year Ended
December 31, 2014
 
Accretable yield: (In thousands) 
Balance at the beginning of the period $2,261  $2,505 
Reclassification from nonaccretable difference  739   5,016 
Accretion  (973)  (5,260)
Balance at the end of the period $2,027  $2,261 
         
Accretion $(973) $(5,260)
Change in FDIC indemnification  141   1,110 
(Increase) in interest income $(832) $(4,150)
The following summarizes activity in the allowance for credit losses:

  
Allowance for Loan Losses
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
and Other
  
Purchased
Non-covered
Loans
  
Purchased
Covered
Loans
  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
Balance at beginning of period $5,460  $4,245  $644  $2,241  $7,717  $2,120  $-  $9,058  $31,485 
Additions:                                    
Provision  (110)  (137)  86   (101)  (281)  247   -   296   - 
Deductions:                                    
Chargeoffs  (60)      -       (995)  (35)  -   -   (1,090)
Recoveries  180   15   -   -   590   7   -   -   792 
Net loan recoveries (losses)  120   15   -   -   (405)  (28)  -   -   (298)
Total allowance for loan losses $5,470  $4,123  $730  $2,140  $7,031  $2,339  $0  $9,354  $31,187 
FDIC indemnification expired February 6, 2014 for County Bank non-single-family residential collateralized purchased loans; accordingly, such loans have been reclassified from purchased covered loans to purchased non-covered loans.

A summary ofloans as well as the major categories of loans outstanding is shown in the following tables.related allowance for credit losses.

  At September 30, 2014 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
& Other
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Originated loans $370,060  $573,179  $9,824  $156,794  $379,708  $1,489,565 
Purchased covered loans:                        
    Gross purchased covered loans  -   -   -   2,905   15,119   18,024 
    Credit risk discount  -   -   -   (434)  (67)  (501)
Purchased non-covered loans:                        
    Gross purchased non-covered loans  20,318   167,052   2,931   979   44,247   235,527 
    Credit risk discount  (1,460)  (7,060)  (50)  (262)  (1,401)  (10,233)
        Total $388,918  $733,171  $12,705  $159,982  $437,606  $1,732,382 
  At December 31, 2013 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
& Other
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Originated loans $338,824  $596,653  $10,723  $176,196  $400,888  $1,523,284 
Purchased covered loans:                        
    Gross purchased covered loans  20,066   175,562   3,223   8,558   54,194   261,603 
    Credit risk discount  (1,530)  (8,122)  (50)  (434)  (797)  (10,933)
Purchased non-covered loans:                        
    Gross purchased non-covered loans  7,525   35,712   -   999   12,799   57,035 
    Credit risk discount  (726)  (786)  -   (262)  (1,471)  (3,245)
        Total $364,159  $799,019  $13,896  $185,057  $465,613  $1,827,744 
Changes in the carrying amount of impaired purchased loans were as follows:

  
For the
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014
  
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2013
 
Impaired purchased loans (In thousands) 
Carrying amount at the beginning of the period $4,936  $14,629 
Reductions during the period  (292)  (9,693)
Carrying amount at the end of the period $4,644  $4,936 
  
Allowance for Credit Losses
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
and Other
  
Purchased
Non-covered
Loans
  
Purchased
Covered
Loans
  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
Balance at beginning of period $4,005  $12,070  $602  $405  $3,198  $-  $1,561  $9,852  $31,693 
Additions:                                    
Provision  130   (974)  (160)  86   214   1,272   -   432   1,000 
Deductions:                                    
Chargeoffs  (60)  -   -   -   (999)  (260)  -   -   (1,319)
Recoveries  168   163   3   -   400   1   -   -   735 
Net loan recoveries (losses)  108   163   3   -   (599)  (259)  -   -   (584)
Indemnification expiration  -   -   -   -   -   1,561   (1,561)  -     
Balance at end of period  4,243   11,259   445   491   2,813   2,574   -   10,284   32,109 
Liability for off-balance sheet credit exposure  1,672   -   185   -   440   251   -   145   2,693 
Total allowance for credit losses $5,915  $11,259  $630  $491  $3,253  $2,825  $-  $10,429  $34,802 
 
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Changes in the accretable yield for purchased loans were as follows:

  
For the
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014
  
For the
Year Ended
December 31, 2013
 
Accretable yield: (In thousands) 
Balance at the beginning of the period $2,505  $4,948 
Reclassification from nonaccretable difference  3,513   12,504 
Accretion  (3,287)  (14,947)
Balance at the end of the period $2,731  $2,505 
         
Accretion $(3,287) $(14,947)
Reduction in FDIC indemnification asset  278   11,438 
(Increase) in interest income $(3,009) $(3,509)

The following summarizes activity in the allowance for credit losses:

  
Allowance for Credit Losses
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
and Other
  
Purchased
Non-covered
Loans
  
Purchased
Covered
Loans
  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
    Balance at beginning of period $5,297  $10,664  $442  $409  $2,055  $2,707  $-  $10,824  $32,398 
    Additions:                                    
        Provision  (269)  (640)  -   (17)  802   (184)  -   908   600 
    Deductions:                                    
        Chargeoffs  (905)  -   -   -   (916)  -   -   -   (1,821)
        Recoveries  229   15   -   -   297   51   -   -   592 
            Net loan (losses) recoveries  (676)  15   -   -   (619)  51   -   -   (1,229)
    Balance at end of period  4,352   10,039   442   392   2,238   2,574   -   11,732   31,769 
Liability for off-balance sheet credit exposure  1,706   24   105   -   451   131   -   276   2,693 
Total allowance for credit losses $6,058  $10,063  $547  $392  $2,689  $2,705  $-  $12,008  $34,462 
  
Allowance for Credit Losses
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
and Other
  
Purchased
Non-covered
Loans
  
Purchased
Covered
Loans
  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
    Balance at beginning of period $4,005  $12,070  $602  $405  $3,198  $-  $1,561  $9,852  $31,693 
    Additions:                                    
        Provision  945   (2,224)  (163)  17   942   1,203   -   1,880   2,600 
    Deductions:                                    
        Chargeoffs  (1,114)  -   -   (30)  (3,217)  (260)  -   -   (4,621)
        Recoveries  516   193   3   -   1,315   70   -   -   2,097 
            Net loan recoveries (losses)  (598)  193   3   (30)  (1,902)  (190)  -   -   (2,524)
    Indemnification expiration  -   -   -   -   -   1,561   (1,561)  -   - 
    Balance at end of period  4,352   10,039   442   392   2,238   2,574   -   11,732   31,769 
Liability for off-balance sheet credit exposure  1,706   24   105   -   451   131   -   276   2,693 
Total allowance for credit losses $6,058  $10,063  $547  $392  $2,689  $2,705  $-  $12,008  $34,462 
  
Allowance for Credit Losses
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
and Other
  
Purchased
Non-covered
Loans
  
Purchased
Covered
Loans
  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
    Balance at beginning of period $4,384  $11,275  $478  $532  $2,603  $-  $285  $11,369  $30,926 
    Additions:                                    
        Provision  102   447   53   (104)  1,154   -   1,300   (1,152)  1,800 
    Deductions:                                    
        Chargeoffs  (637)  (117)  -   -   (909)  -   (79)  -   (1,742)
        Recoveries  326   30   -   -   516   -   60   -   932 
            Net loan losses  (311)  (87)  -   -   (393)  -   (19)  -   (810)
    Balance at end of period  4,175   11,635   531   428   3,364   -   1,566   10,217   31,916 
Liability for off-balance sheet credit exposure  1,613   -   103   -   483   -   -   494   2,693 
Total allowance for credit losses $5,788  $11,635  $634  $428  $3,847  $-  $1,566  $10,711  $34,609 

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Allowance for Credit Losses
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
and Other
  
Purchased
Non-covered
Loans
  
Purchased
Covered
Loans
  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
    Balance at beginning of period $6,445  $10,063  $484  $380  $3,194  $-  $1,005  $8,663  $30,234 
    Additions:                                    
        Provision  (667)  2,100   47   157   1,660   116   1,433   1,554   6,400 
    Deductions:                                    
        Chargeoffs  (2,687)  (656)  -   (109)  (3,114)  (116)  (955)  -   (7,637)
        Recoveries  1,084   128   -   -   1,624   -   83   -   2,919 
            Net loan losses  (1,603)  (528)  -   (109)  (1,490)  (116)  (872)  -   (4,718)
    Balance at end of period  4,175   11,635   531   428   3,364   -   1,566   10,217   31,916 
Liability for off-balance sheet credit exposure  1,613   -   103   -   483   -   -   494   2,693 
Total allowance for credit losses $5,788  $11,635  $634  $428  $3,847  $-  $1,566  $10,711  $34,609 

The allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in loans were evaluated for impairment as follows:

  
Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Evaluated for Impairment
At September 30, 2014
 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate  Construction  Residential Real Estate  Consumer Installment and Other  Purchased Non-covered Loans  Purchased Covered Loans  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for credit losses:                           
Individually evaluated for impairment $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $892  $-  $-  $892 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  6,058   10,063   547   392   2,689   1,813   -   12,008   33,570 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $6,058  $10,063  $547  $392  $2,689  $2,705  $-  $12,008  $34,462 
Carrying value of loans:                                    
Individually evaluated for impairment $2,714  $3,037  $-  $-  $-  $13,118  $-  $-  $18,869 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  367,346   570,142   9,824   156,794   379,708   207,764   17,291   -   1,708,869 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   4,412   232   -   4,644 
Total $370,060  $573,179  $9,824  $156,794  $379,708  $225,294  $17,523  $-  $1,732,382 
  
Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Evaluated for Impairment
At March 31, 2015
 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate  Construction  Residential Real Estate  Consumer Installment and Other  Purchased Non-covered Loans  Purchased Covered Loans  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
Individually evaluated for impairment $493  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $493 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  4,977   4,123   730   2,140   7,031   2,339   -   9,354   30,694 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $5,470  $4,123  $730  $2,140  $7,031  $2,339  $-  $9,354  $31,187 
Carrying value of loans:                                    
Individually evaluated for impairment $12,459  $597  $-  $574  $599  $10,740  $-  $-  $24,969 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  379,404   548,339   12,438   139,760   371,376   186,835   16,107   -   1,654,259 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   4,434   222   -   4,656 
Total $391,863  $548,936  $12,438  $140,334  $371,975  $202,009  $16,329  $-  $1,683,884 
 
  
Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Evaluated for Impairment
At December 31, 2013
 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate  Construction  Residential Real Estate  Consumer Installment and Other  Purchased Non-covered Loans  Purchased Covered Loans  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for credit losses:                           
Individually evaluated for impairment $100  $1,243  $-  $-  $-  $-  $153  $-  $1,496 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  5,563   10,827   639   405   3,695   -   1,408   10,353   32,890 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $5,663  $12,070  $639  $405  $3,695  $-  $1,561  $10,353  $34,386 
Carrying value of loans:                                    
Individually evaluated for impairment $3,901  $3,357  $-  $-  $-  $3,785  $9,999  $-  $21,042 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  334,923   593,296   10,723   176,196   400,888   47,571   238,169   -   1,801,766 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   2,434   2,502   -   4,936 
Total $338,824  $596,653  $10,723  $176,196  $400,888  $53,790  $250,670  $-  $1,827,744 

  
Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Evaluated for Impairment
At December 31, 2014
 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate  Construction  Residential Real Estate  Consumer Installment and Other  Purchased Non-covered Loans  Purchased Covered Loans  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for credit losses:                           
Individually evaluated for impairment $496  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $496 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  7,372   4,245   988   2,241   8,154   2,120   -   8,562   33,682 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $7,868  $4,245  $988  $2,241  $8,154  $2,120  $-  $8,562  $34,178 
Carrying value of loans:                                    
Individually evaluated for impairment $11,811  $2,970  $-  $574  $599  $12,364  $-  $-  $28,318 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  362,194   564,624   11,003   146,351   370,243   196,034   16,851   -   1,667,300 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   4,445   227   -   4,672 
Total $374,005  $567,594  $11,003  $146,925  $370,842  $212,843  $17,078  $-  $1,700,290 
The Bank’s customers are small businesses, professionals and consumers. Given the scale of these borrowers, corporate credit rating agencies do not evaluate the borrowers’ financial condition. The Bank maintains a Loan Review Department which reports directly to the Board of Directors. The Loan Review Department performs independent evaluations of loans and assigns credit risk grades to evaluated loans using grading standards employed by bank regulatory agencies. Loans judged to carry lower-risk attributes are assigned a “pass” grade, with a minimal likelihood of loss. Loans judged to carry higher-risk attributes are referred to as “classified loans,” and are further disaggregated, with increasing expectations for loss recognition, as “substandard,” “doubtful,” and “loss.” Loan Review Department evaluations occur every calendar quarter.  If the Bank becomes aware of deterioration in a borrower’s performance or financial condition between Loan Review Department examinations, assigned risk grades are re-evaluated promptly. Credit risk grades assigned by the Loan Review Department are subject to review by the Bank’s regulatory authorities during regulatory examinations.

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The following summarizes the credit risk profile by internally assigned grade:

  
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
At September 30, 2014
 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate  Construction  Residential Real Estate  Consumer Installment and Other  Purchased Non-covered Loans  
Purchased Covered Loans (1)
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Grade:                        
Pass $363,911  $530,115  $9,824  $154,759  $378,677  $194,451  $15,953  $1,647,690 
Substandard  6,136   43,064   -   2,035   680   40,717   2,071   94,703 
Doubtful  13   -   -   -   13   337   -   363 
Loss  -   -   -   -   338   22   -   360 
Credit risk discount  -   -   -   -   -   (10,233)  (501)  (10,734)
Total $370,060  $573,179  $9,824  $156,794  $379,708  $225,294  $17,523  $1,732,382 
  
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
At March 31, 2015
 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate  Construction  Residential Real Estate  Consumer Installment and Other  Purchased Non-covered Loans  
Purchased Covered Loans (1)
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Grade:                        
Pass $384,159  $509,428  $12,438  $137,992  $370,845  $172,947  $14,938  $1,602,747 
Substandard  7,692   39,508   -   2,342   906   37,691   1,591   89,730 
Doubtful  12   -   -   -   8   76   -   96 
Loss  -   -   -   -   216   -   -   216 
Credit risk discount  -   -   -   -   -   (8,705)  (200)  (8,905)
Total $391,863  $548,936  $12,438  $140,334  $371,975  $202,009  $16,329  $1,683,884 
 
(1) Credit risk profile reflects internally assigned grade of purchased covered loans without regard to FDIC indemnification.
 
  
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
At December 31, 2013
 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate  Construction  Residential Real Estate  Consumer Installment and Other  Purchased Non-covered Loans  
Purchased Covered Loans (1)
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Grade:                        
Pass $329,667  $554,991  $10,274  $174,113  $399,377  $41,490  $196,882  $1,706,794 
Substandard  8,142   41,662   449   2,083   1,127   14,587   64,624   132,674 
Doubtful  1,015   -   -   -   19   958   97   2,089 
Loss  -   -   -   -   365   -   -   365 
Credit risk discount  -   -   -   -   -   (3,245)  (10,933)  (14,178)
Total $338,824  $596,653  $10,723  $176,196  $400,888  $53,790  $250,670  $1,827,744 
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Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
At December 31, 2014
 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate  Construction  Residential Real Estate  Consumer Installment and Other  Purchased Non-covered Loans  
Purchased Covered Loans (1)
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Grade:                        
Pass $366,487  $527,980  $11,003  $144,902  $369,618  $182,644  $15,509  $1,618,143 
Substandard  7,506   39,614   -   2,023   734   39,473   2,037   91,387 
Doubtful  12   -   -   -   12   77   -   101 
Loss  -   -   -   -   478   21   -   499 
Credit risk discount  -   -   -   -   -   (9,372)  (468)  (9,840)
Total $374,005  $567,594  $11,003  $146,925  $370,842  $212,843  $17,078  $1,700,290 
 
(1) Credit risk profile reflects internally assigned grade of purchased covered loans without regard to FDIC indemnification.

The following tables summarize loans by delinquency and nonaccrual status:

  
Summary of Loans by Delinquency and Nonaccrual Status
At September 30, 2014
 
  Current and Accruing  30-59 Days Past Due and Accruing  60-89 Days Past Due and Accruing  Past Due 90 days or More and Accruing  Nonaccrual  Total Loans 
  (In thousands) 
Commercial $368,428  $723  $414  $-  $495  $370,060 
Commercial real estate  563,817   3,679   1,469   -   4,214   573,179 
Construction  8,894   -   930   -   -   9,824 
Residential real estate  152,538   2,659   1,597   -   -   156,794 
Consumer installment and other  375,971   2,936   459   342   -   379,708 
Total originated loans  1,469,648   9,997   4,869   342   4,709   1,489,565 
Purchased non-covered loans  209,775   891   1,255   76   13,297   225,294 
Purchased covered loans  17,224   -   4   -   295   17,523 
Total $1,696,647  $10,888  $6,128  $418  $18,301  $1,732,382 
  
Summary of Loans by Delinquency and Nonaccrual Status
At March 31, 2015
 
  Current and Accruing  30-59 Days Past Due and Accruing  60-89 Days Past Due and Accruing  Past Due 90 days or More and Accruing  Nonaccrual  Total Loans 
  (In thousands) 
Commercial $388,683  $2,355  $533  $-  $292  $391,863 
Commercial real estate  534,341   7,960   5,109   -   1,526   548,936 
Construction  12,438   -   -   -   -   12,438 
Residential real estate  136,975   1,976   479   -   904   140,334 
Consumer installment and other  369,260   1,548   357   191   619   371,975 
Total originated loans  1,441,697   13,839   6,478   191   3,341   1,465,546 
Purchased non-covered loans  187,198   2,945   1,821   -   10,045   202,009 
Purchased covered loans  16,208   121   -   -   -   16,329 
Total $1,645,103  $16,905  $8,299  $191  $13,386  $1,683,884 

  
Summary of Loans by Delinquency and Nonaccrual Status
At December 31, 2014
 
  Current and Accruing  30-59 Days Past Due and Accruing  60-89 Days Past Due and Accruing  Past Due 90 days or More and Accruing  Nonaccrual  Total Loans 
  (In thousands) 
Commercial $372,235  $1,704  $36  $-  $30  $374,005 
Commercial real estate  557,041   6,500   -   -   4,053   567,594 
Construction  11,003   -   -   -   -   11,003 
Residential real estate  144,021   1,513   817   -   574   146,925 
Consumer installment and other  365,753   3,310   625   502   652   370,842 
Total originated loans  1,450,053   13,027   1,478   502   5,309   1,470,369 
Purchased non-covered loans  196,150   4,204   491   -   11,998   212,843 
Purchased covered loans  16,389   389   3   -   297   17,078 
Total $1,662,592  $17,620  $1,972  $502  $17,604  $1,700,290 
 
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Summary of Loans by Delinquency and Nonaccrual Status
At December 31, 2013
 
  Current and Accruing  30-59 Days Past Due and Accruing  60-89 Days Past Due and Accruing  Past Due 90 days or More and Accruing  Nonaccrual  Total Loans 
  (In thousands) 
Commercial $336,497  $677  $383  $-  $1,267  $338,824 
Commercial real estate  586,619   4,012   2,473   -   3,549   596,653 
Construction  10,275   -   -   -   448   10,723 
Residential real estate  173,082   2,789   325   -   -   176,196 
Consumer installment and other  396,725   3,035   606   410   112   400,888 
Total originated loans  1,503,198   10,513   3,787   410   5,376   1,523,284 
Purchased non-covered loans  45,755   4,237   180   -   3,618   53,790 
Purchased covered loans  236,577   845   940   -   12,308   250,670 
Total $1,785,530  $15,595  $4,907  $410  $21,302  $1,827,744 

The following is a summary of the effect of nonaccrual loans on interest income:

  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Interest income that would have been recognized had the loans performed in accordance with their original terms
 $298  $502  $833  $1,405 
Net interest income reversed (recognized) on nonaccrual loans  15   (20)  (55)  (113)
Total reduction of interest income $313  $482  $778  $1,292 

  
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2015  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Interest income that would have been recognized had the loans performed in accordance with their original terms
 $311  $260 
Less: Interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans  (205)  (44)
Total reduction of interest income $106  $216 
There were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were on nonaccrual status at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013.2014.

The following summarizes impaired loans:

 
Impaired Loans
At September 30, 2014
  
Impaired Loans
At March 31, 2015
 
 
Recorded
Investment
  
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Related
Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment
  
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Related
Allowance
 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded:                  
Commercial $3,389  $3,563  $-  $2,651  $2,715  $- 
Commercial real estate  13,463   16,044   -   17,159   23,100   - 
Construction  1,834   1,884   -   -   -   - 
Residential real estate  1,145   1,175   - 
Consumer installment and other  1,183   1,332   -   990   1,097   - 
                        
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded:                        
Commercial  259   259   259   9,860   9,860   493 
Commercial real estate  6,330   9,796   633   -   -   - 
Construction  -   -   - 
Residential real estate  -   -   - 
Consumer installment and other  -   -   - 
                        
Total:                        
Commercial $3,648  $3,822  $259  $12,511  $12,575  $493 
Commercial real estate  19,793   25,840   633   17,159   23,100   - 
Construction  1,834   1,884   -   -   -   - 
Residential real estate  1,145   1,175   - 
Consumer installment and other  1,183   1,332   -   990   1,097     

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Impaired Loans
At December 31, 2013
 
  
Recorded
Investment
  
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Related
Allowance
 
  (In thousands) 
Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded:         
    Commercial $3,931  $4,498  $- 
    Commercial real estate  11,002   13,253   - 
    Construction  2,483   2,947   - 
    Consumer installment and other  2,014   2,133   - 
             
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded:            
    Commercial  1,000   2,173   100 
    Commercial real estate  9,773   12,482   1,396 
             
Total:            
    Commercial $4,931  $6,671  $100 
    Commercial real estate  20,775   25,735   1,396 
    Construction  2,483   2,947   - 
    Consumer installment and other  2,014   2,133   - 
  
Impaired Loans
At December 31, 2014
 
  
Recorded
Investment
  
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Related
Allowance
 
  (In thousands) 
Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded:         
Commercial $2,031  $2,095  $- 
Commercial real estate  19,478   25,519   - 
Construction  1,834   1,884   - 
Residential real estate  574   574   - 
Consumer installment and other  1,518   1,628   - 
             
Impaired loans with an allowance recorded:            
Commercial  9,910   9,910   496 
Commercial real estate  -   -   - 
Construction  -   -   - 
Residential real estate  -   -   - 
Consumer installment and other  -   -   - 
             
Total:            
Commercial $11,941  $12,005  $496 
Commercial real estate  19,478   25,519   - 
Construction  1,834   1,884   - 
Residential real estate  574   574   - 
Consumer installment and other  1,518   1,628     

Impaired loans include troubled debt restructured loans. Impaired loans at September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, included $5,907$6,537 thousand of restructured loans, including $711$998 thousand that were on nonaccrual status. Impaired loans at December 31, 2013,2014, included $5,453$4,837 thousand of restructured loans, including $529 thousand thatnone of which were on nonaccrual status.

 Impaired Loans 
 For the Three Months Ended September 30,  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,  
Impaired Loans
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 2014  2013  2014  2013  2015  2014 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Recognized
Interest
Income
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Recognized
Interest
Income
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Recognized
Interest
Income
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Recognized
Interest
Income
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Recognized
Interest
Income
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Recognized
Interest
Income
 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Commercial $3,885  $59  $9,977  $35  $4,388  $186  $11,726  $141  $12,226  $146  $4,842  $67 
Commercial real estate  20,787   103   27,714   129   19,961   373   27,795   634   18,318   257   19,298   117 
Construction  1,934   -   2,660   29   2,076   -   2,389   80   917   -   2,259   - 
Residential real estate  -   -   207   -   108   -   483   -   860   6   162   - 
Consumer installment and other  1,207   7   1,054   8   1,416   22   1,359   23   1,254   6   1,716   8 
Total $27,813  $169  $41,612  $201  $27,949  $581  $43,752  $878  $33,575  $415  $28,277  $192 
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The following table provides information on troubled debt restructurings:

 
Troubled Debt Restructurings
At September 30, 2014
  
Troubled Debt Restructurings
At March 31, 2015
 
 
Number of
Contracts
  
Pre-Modification
Carrying Value
  
Period-End
Carrying Value
  
Period-End
Individual
Impairment
Allowance
  
Number of
Contracts
  
Pre-Modification
Carrying Value
  
Period-End
Carrying Value
  
Period-End
Individual
Impairment
Allowance
 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Commercial  6  $3,465  $3,109  $259   6  $2,813  $2,599  $- 
Commercial real estate  3   2,754   2,787   -   5   3,875   3,693   - 
Residential real estate  1   18   5   - 
Consumer installment and other  1   18   11   -   1   241   240   - 
Total  10  $6,237  $5,907  $259   13  $6,947  $6,537  $- 

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Troubled Debt Restructurings
At March 31, 2014
 
  
Number of
Contracts
  
Pre-Modification
Carrying Value
  
Period-End
Carrying Value
  
Period-End
Individual
Impairment
Allowance
 
  (In thousands) 
Commercial  3  $3,201  $2,938  $262 
Commercial real estate  2   2,291   2,316   - 
Consumer installment and other  1   18   17   - 
Total  6  $5,510  $5,271  $262 

  Troubled Debt Restructurings 
  At September 30, 2013 
  
Number of
Contracts
  
Pre-Modification
Carrying Value
  
Period-End
Carrying Value
  
Period-End
Individual
Impairment
Allowance
 
  (In thousands) 
Commercial  4  $1,991  $1,689  $- 
Commercial real estate  3   6,295   5,849   394 
Total  7  $8,286  $7,538  $394 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, the Company modified three loans with a total carrying value of $617 thousand and five loans with a total carrying value of $726$1,736 thousand respectively, that were considered troubled debt restructurings. The concessions granted in the five restructurings completedfirst quarter 2015 consisted of modification of payment terms to extend the maturity date to allow for deferred principal repayment and under-market terms. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company modified one loan with a carrying value of $17 thousand that was considered a troubled debt restructuring. The concession granted in the first nine months ofquarter 2014 consisted of modification of payment terms to extend the maturity date to allow for deferred principal repayment. During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014, no troubled debt restructured loans defaulted.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, no loans were modified that were considered troubled debt restructurings. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company modified four loans with a total carrying value of $3,019 thousand that were considered troubled debt restructurings. The concessions granted in the four restructurings completed in the first nine months of 2013 consisted of modification of payment terms to lower the interest rate and extend the maturity date to allow for deferred principal repayment. During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013, no troubled debt restructurings and one commercial real estate loan with a carrying value of $3,954 thousand defaulted, respectively. A troubled debt restructuring is considered to be in default when payments are 90ninety days or more past due.

TheAt December 31, 2014, the Company pledgespledged loans to secure borrowings with a carrying value of $20,015 thousand from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB)(“FHLB”). The carrying value of the FHLB advances was $20,156 thousand and $20,577 thousand at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The loans restricted due to collateral requirements approximated $20,374 thousand and $24,242$18,366 thousand at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.2014. The FHLB does not have the right to sell or repledge such loans.advances matured and were repaid in full in January 2015.

There were no loans held for sale at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013.
2014.

At March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, the Company held total other real estate owned (OREO) of $9,233 thousand and $12,186 thousand, respectively, of which $486 thousand and $967 thousand, respectively, were foreclosed residential real estate properties.  The amount of consumer mortgage loans outstanding secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process totaled $599 thousand and $902 thousand at March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, respectively.
Note 5: Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company’s business activity is with customers in Northern and Central California. The loan portfolio is well diversified within the Company’s geographic market, although the Company has significant credit arrangements that are secured by real estate collateral. In addition to real estate loans outstanding as disclosed in Note 4, the Company had loan commitments and standby letters of credit related to real estate loans of $65,965$68,724 thousand and $62,277$66,086 thousand at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, respectively. The Company requires collateral on all real estate loans with loan-to-value ratios at origination generally no greater than 75% on commercial real estate loans and no greater than 80% on residential real estate loans.
[The remainder Under the California Financial Code, loans to any one person owing to a commercial bank at any one time shall not exceed the following limitations: (a) unsecured loans shall not exceed 15 percent of this page intentionally left blank]the sum of the shareholders' equity, allowance for loan losses, capital notes, and debentures of the bank, or (b) secured and unsecured loans in all shall not exceed 25 percent of the sum of the shareholders' equity, allowance for loan losses, capital notes, and debentures of the bank. At March 31, 2015, Westamerica Bank did not have loans to any one customer exceeding these limits; Westamerica Bank had 40 borrower relationships with aggregate loans exceeding $5 million.
 
 
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Note 6: Other Assets

Other assets consisted of the following:

  
At September 30,
2014
  
At December 31,
2013
 
  (In thousands) 
Cost method equity investments:      
    Federal Reserve Bank stock (1)
 $14,069  $14,069 
    Federal Home Loan Bank stock (2)
  940   4,188 
    Other investments  286   376 
        Total cost method equity investments  15,295   18,633 
Life insurance cash surrender value  45,583   43,896 
Net deferred tax asset  48,873   53,281 
Limited partnership investments  16,802   18,198 
Interest receivable  17,388   18,925 
FDIC indemnification receivable  -   4,032 
Prepaid assets  5,123   5,229 
Other assets  11,688   14,238 
    Total other assets $160,752  $176,432 
  
At March 31,
2015
  
At December 31,
2014
 
  (In thousands) 
Cost method equity investments:      
Federal Reserve Bank stock (1)
 $14,069  $14,069 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock (2)
  450   940 
Other investments  201   241 
Total cost method equity investments  14,720   15,250 
Life insurance cash surrender value  47,098   46,479 
Net deferred tax asset  47,138   50,903 
Limited partnership investments  17,445   18,673 
Interest receivable  18,582   19,394 
Prepaid assets  5,719   5,609 
Other assets  9,872   10,150 
Total other assets $160,574  $166,458 
 
(1) A bank applying for membership in the Federal Reserve System is required to subscribe to stock in the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRB) in a sum equal to six percent of the bank’s paid-up capital stock and surplus. One-half of the amount of the bank's subscription shall be paid to the FRB and the remaining half will be subject to call when deemed necessary by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

(2) Borrowings from the FHLB must be supported by capital stock holdings. The minimum activity-based requirement is 4.7% of the outstanding advances. The requirement may be adjusted from time to time by the FHLB within limits established in the FHLB's Capital Plan.

The Company invests in flow-through limited liability entities that manage or invest in affordable housing projects that qualify for low-income housing tax credits.  At March 31, 2015, this investment totaled $17,445 thousand and $2,460 thousand of this amount represents outstanding equity capital commitments.  These commitments are expected to be paid as follows, $614 thousand in 2015, $763 thousand in 2016, and $1,083 thousand in 2017 or thereafter.

The amounts recognized in net income for these investments include:

  
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2015  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Investment loss included in pre-tax income $675  $700 
Tax credits recognized in  provision for income taxes  658   771 
Note 7: Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

The Company has recorded goodwill and other identifiable intangibles associated with purchase business combinations. Goodwill is not amortized, but is periodically evaluated for impairment. The Company did not recognize impairment during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and year ended December 31, 2013.2014. Identifiable intangibles are amortized to their estimated residual values over their expected useful lives. Such lives and residual values are also periodically reassessed to determine if any amortization period adjustments are indicated. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and year ended December 31, 2013,2014, no such adjustments were recorded.

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The carrying values of goodwill were:

  
At September 30,
2014
  
At December 31,
2013
 
  (In thousands) 
Goodwill $121,673  $121,673 
  
At March 31,
2015
  
At December 31,
2014
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Goodwill $121,673  $121,673 

The gross carrying amount of identifiable intangible assets and accumulated amortization was:

 At September 30, 2014  At December 31, 2013  At March 31, 2015  At December 31, 2014 
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
  
Accumulated
Amortization
  
Gross
Carrying
Amount
  
Accumulated
Amortization
  
Gross
Carrying
Amount
  
Accumulated
Amortization
  
Gross
Carrying
Amount
  
Accumulated
Amortization
 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Core Deposit Intangibles $56,808  $(42,215) $56,808  $(39,242) $56,808  $(44,116) $56,808  $(43,188)
Merchant Draft Processing Intangible  10,300   (9,555)  10,300   (9,309)  10,300   (9,706)  10,300   (9,633)
Total Identifiable Intangible Assets $67,108  $(51,770) $67,108  $(48,551) $67,108  $(53,822) $67,108  $(52,821)

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As of September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, the current year and estimated future amortization expense for identifiable intangible assets was:

  
Core
Deposit
Intangibles
  
Merchant
Draft
Processing
Intangible
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Nine months ended September 30, 2014 (actual) $2,973  $246  $3,219 
Estimate for year ended December 31, 2014  3,946   324   4,270 
2015  3,594   262   3,856 
2016  3,292   212   3,504 
2017  2,913   164   3,077 
2018  1,892   29   1,921 
2019  538   -   538 
  
Core
Deposit
Intangibles
  
Merchant
Draft
Processing
Intangible
  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Three months ended March 31, 2015 (actual) $928  $73  $1,001 
Estimate for year ended December 31, 2015  3,594   262   3,856 
2016  3,292   212   3,504 
2017  2,913   164   3,077 
2018  1,892   29   1,921 
2019  538   -   538 
2020  287   -   287 
 
Note 8: Deposits and Borrowed Funds

The following table provides additional detail regarding deposits:deposits.

 Deposits  Deposits 
 At September 30, 2014  At December 31, 2013  At March 31, 2015  At December 31, 2014 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Noninterest-bearing $1,893,480  $1,740,182  $1,902,904  $1,910,781 
Interest-bearing:                
Transaction  775,377   763,088   787,633   792,448 
Savings  1,231,640   1,167,744   1,313,007   1,260,819 
Time  421,141   492,767 
Time deposits less than $100 thousand  165,412   169,959 
Time deposits $100 thousand through $250 thousand  109,909   113,023 
Time deposits more than $250 thousand  101,211   102,161 
Total deposits $4,321,638  $4,163,781  $4,380,076  $4,349,191 
 
Demand deposit overdrafts of $2,775$3,073 thousand and $3,002$3,173 thousand were included as loan balances at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, respectively. Interest expense for aggregate time deposits with individual account balances in excess of $100 thousand was $219 thousand and $683$197 thousand in the thirdfirst quarter 2015 and first nine months of 2014, respectively and $257 thousand and $843$232 thousand in the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 2013, respectively.2014.

Short-term borrowed funds of $76,943$82,960 thousand and $62,668$89,784 thousand at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, respectively, represent securities sold under agreements to repurchase the securities. As the Company is obligated to repurchase the securities, the transfer of the securities is accounted for as a secured borrowing rather than a sale. Securities sold under repurchase agreements are held in the custody of independent securities brokers. The carrying amount of the securities approximates $164,062$115,411 thousand and $113,902$148,014 thousand at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, respectively. The short-term borrowed funds mature on an overnight basis.

Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”)
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FHLB advances matured and were repaid in full in January 2015. At December 31, 2014, FHLB advances with a carrying value of $20,156$20,015 thousand at September 30, 2014 and $20,577 thousand at December 31, 2013 arewere secured by residential real estate loans and securities. The amountsecurities of such loans and securities approximates $28,686 thousand at September 30, 2014 and $32,953 thousand at December 31, 2013. The FHLB advances are due in full at par value upon their maturity dates: $20,000 thousand mature in January 2015. The FHLB advances may be paid off prior to such maturity dates subject to prepayment fees.

The term repurchase agreement matured and was repaid in full in August 2014. At December 31, 2013, the carrying value of the term repurchase agreement was $10,000 thousand, representing securities sold under an agreement to repurchase the securities. The Company accounted for the transfer of the securities as a secured borrowing rather than a sale due to its obligation to repurchase the securities. At December 31, 2013, the carrying amount of the related securities was approximately $11,278 thousand, which were held in the custody of independent securities brokers.$26,484 thousand.

The Company has a $35,000 thousand unsecured line of credit which had no outstanding balance at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013.2014. The line of credit has a variable interest rate, which was 2.0% per annum at September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, with interest payable monthly on outstanding advances. Advances may be made up to the unused credit limit through March 18, 2015.2016.
 
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Note 9:  Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures.  Available for sale investment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis, such as other real estate owned, impaired loans, certain loans held for investment, investment securities held to maturity, and other assets.  These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve the lower-of-cost-or-fair value accounting of individual assets.

In accordance with the Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure topic of the Codification, the Company bases its fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal market or most advantageous market for an asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date under current market conditions.  A fair value measurement reflects all of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique, the effect of a restriction on the sale or use of an asset, and the risk of nonperformance.

The Company groups its assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. When the valuation assumptions used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability are categorized within different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the asset or liability is categorized in its entirety within the lowest level of the hierarchy. These levels are:

Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange.  Level 1 includes U.S. Treasury, equity and federal agency securities, which are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets.  Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market. Level 2 includes mortgage-backed securities, corporate securities, asset-backed securities, municipal bonds and residential collateralized mortgage obligations.

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

The Company relies on independent vendor pricing services to measure fair value for investment securities available for sale and investment securities held to maturity. The Company employs three pricing services. To validate the pricing of these vendors, the Company routinely randomly samples securities and compares vendors’ pricing for each of the sampled securities for consistency; significant pricing differences, if any, are evaluated using all available independent quotes with the lowest quote closely affecting the market is generally used as the fair value estimate. In addition, the Company conducts “other than temporary impairment (OTTI)” analysis on a quarterly basis; securities selected for OTTI analysis include all securities at a market price below 95 percent of par value and with a market to book ratio below 95:100. As with any valuation technique used to estimate fair value, changes in underlying assumptions used could significantly affect the results of current and future values. Accordingly, these fair value estimates may not be realized in an actual sale of the securities.

When the Company changes its valuation assumptions for measuring financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value, either due to changes in current market conditions or other factors, it may need to transfer those assets or liabilities to another level in the hierarchy based on the new assumptions used. The Company recognizes these transfers at the end of the reporting period that the transfers occur. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and year ended December 31, 2013,2014, there were no transfers in or out of levels 1, 2 or 3.

 
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Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The table below presents assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 At September 30, 2014  At March 31, 2015 
 Fair Value  
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2 )
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3 )
  Fair Value  
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2 )
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3 )
 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
U.S. Treasury securities $3,509  $3,509  $-  $-  $3,504  $3,504  $-  $- 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  441,536   441,536   -   -   633,608   633,608   -   - 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  28,353   -   28,353   -   24,298   -   24,298   - 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  3,021   -   3,021   -   2,820   -   2,820   - 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  186,620   -   186,620   -   175,694   -   175,694   - 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  229,285   -   229,285   -   215,899   -   215,899   - 
Asset-backed securities  8,639   -   8,639   -   2,992   -   2,992   - 
FHLMC and FNMA stock  14,602   14,602   -   -   6,460   6,460   -   - 
Corporate securities  473,138   -   473,138   -   709,257   -   709,257   - 
Other securities  2,659   795   1,864   -   2,788   906   1,882   - 
Total securities available for sale $1,391,362  $460,442  $930,920  $-  $1,777,320  $644,478  $1,132,842  $- 

  At December 31, 2013 
  Fair Value  
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2 )
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3 )
 
  (In thousands) 
U.S. Treasury securities $3,506  $3,506  $-  $- 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  130,492   130,492   -   - 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  34,176   -   34,176   - 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  3,425   -   3,425   - 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  191,386   -   191,386   - 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  252,896   -   252,896   - 
Asset-backed securities  14,555   -   14,555   - 
FHLMC and FNMA stock  13,372   13,372   -   - 
Corporate securities  432,431   -   432,431   - 
Other securities  3,142   1,300   1,842   - 
    Total securities available for sale $1,079,381  $148,670  $930,711  $- 
  At December 31, 2014 
  Fair Value  
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2 )
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3 )
 
  (In thousands) 
U.S. Treasury securities $3,505  $3,505  $-  $- 
Securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities  635,188   635,188   -   - 
Residential mortgage-backed securities  26,407   -   26,407   - 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities  2,919   -   2,919   - 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions  181,799   -   181,799   - 
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations  222,457   -   222,457   - 
Asset-backed securities  8,313   -   8,313   - 
FHLMC and FNMA stock  5,168   5,168   -   - 
Corporate securities  512,239   -   512,239   - 
Other securities  2,786   910   1,876   - 
Total securities available for sale $1,600,781  $644,771  $956,010  $- 
 
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Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost or fair-value accounting of individual assets. For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that were recorded in the balance sheet at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, the following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine each adjustment and the carrying value of the related assets at period end.

             For the Three 
             Months Ended 
 At September 30, 2014  
For the
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014
  At March 31, 2015  March 31, 2015 
 Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total Losses  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total Losses 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Other real estate owned $7,273  $-  $7,273  $-  $(43) $9,233  $-  $9,233  $-  $(243)
Impaired loans  7,475   -   6,700   775   (260)  16,120   -   6,753   9,367   - 
Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $14,748  $-  $13,973  $775  $(303) $25,353  $-  $15,986  $9,367  $(243)

  At December 31, 2013  
For the
Year Ended
December 31, 2013
 
  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  
Total Losses
 
  (In thousands) 
Other real estate owned $13,320  $-  $13,320  $-  $(814)
Impaired loans  9,672   -   7,967   1,705   (233)
    Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $22,992  $-  $21,287  $1,705  $(1,047)

              For the 
              Year Ended 
  At December 31, 2014  December 31, 2014 
  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total Losses 
  (In thousands) 
Other real estate owned $6,374  $-  $6,374  $-  $(358)
Impaired loans  17,085   -   7,670   9,415   (884)
Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis $23,459  $-  $14,044  $9,415  $(1,242)
Level 2 – Valuation is based upon independent market prices or appraised value of the collateral, less 10% for selling costs, generally.  Level 2 includes other real estate owned that has been measured at fair value upon transfer to foreclosed assets and impaired loans collateralized by real property where a specific reserve has been established or a charge-off has been recorded. Losses on other real estate owned represent losses recognized in earnings during the period subsequent to its initial classification as foreclosed assets.
 
Level 3 – Valuation is based upon estimated liquidation values of loan collateral.  The value of level 3 assets can also include a component of real estate, which is valued as described for level 2 inputs, when collateral for the impaired loan includes both business assets and real estate.  Level 3 includes impaired loans where a specific reserve has been established or a charge-off has been recorded.

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following section describes the valuation methodologies used by the Company for estimating fair value of financial instruments not recorded at fair value in the balance sheet.

Cash and Due from Banks  Cash and due from banks represent U.S. dollar denominated coin and currency, deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank and correspondent banks, and amounts being settled with other banks to complete the processing of  customers’ daily transactions. Collectively, the Federal Reserve Bank and financial institutions operate in a market in which cash and due from banks transactions are processed continuously in significant daily volumes honoring the face value of the U.S. dollar.

Investment Securities Held to Maturity  The fair values of investment securities were estimated using quoted prices as described above for Level 1 and Level 2 valuation.

Loans  Loans were separated into two groups for valuation. Variable rate loans, except for those described below, which reprice frequently with changes in market rates were valued using historical cost. Fixed rate loans and variable rate loans that have reached their minimum contractual interest rates were valued by discounting the future cash flows expected to be received from the loans using current interest rates charged on loans with similar characteristics. Additionally, the allowance for loan losses of $31,769$31,187 thousand at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $31,693$31,485 thousand at December 31, 20132014 and the fair value discount due to credit default risk associated with purchased covered and purchased non-covered loans of $501$200 thousand and $10,233$8,705 thousand, respectively at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and purchased covered and purchased non-covered loans of $10,933$468 thousand and $3,245$9,372 thousand, respectively at December 31, 20132014 were applied against the estimated fair values to recognize estimated future defaults of contractual cash flows. The Company does not consider these values to be a liquidation price for the loans.

 
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FDIC Indemnification Receivable  The fair value of the FDIC indemnification receivable recorded in Other Assets was estimated by discounting estimated future cash flows using current market rates for financial instruments with similar characteristics.

Deposit Liabilities  Deposits with no stated maturity such as checking accounts, savings accounts and money market accounts can be readily converted to cash or used to settle transactions at face value through the broad financial system operated by the Federal Reserve Bank and financial institutions. The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair values of time deposits were estimated by discounting estimated future contractual cash flows using current market rates for financial instruments with similar characteristics.

Short-Term Borrowed Funds  The carrying amount of securities sold under agreement to repurchase and other short-term borrowed funds approximate fair value due to the relatively short period of time between their origination and their expected realization.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances  The fair values of FHLB advances were estimated by using redemption amounts quoted by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

Term Repurchase Agreement  The fair value of the term repurchase agreement was estimated by using interpolated yields for financial instruments with similar characteristics.

The table below is a summary of fair value estimates for financial instruments and the level of the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurements are categorized, excluding financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The values assigned do not necessarily represent amounts which ultimately may be realized for assets or paid to settle liabilities. In addition, these values do not give effect to adjustments to fair value which may occur when financial instruments are sold or settled in larger quantities.  The carrying amounts in the following table are recorded in the balance sheet under the indicated captions.

The Company has not included assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments, such as goodwill, long-term relationships with deposit, merchant processing and trust customers, other purchased intangibles, premises and equipment, deferred taxes and other assets and liabilities. The total estimated fair values do not represent, and should not be construed to represent, the underlying value of the Company.

 At September 30, 2014  At March 31, 2015 
 Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair Value  
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2 )
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3 )
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair Value  
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2 )
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3 )
 
Financial Assets: (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Cash and due from banks $524,338  $524,338  $524,338  $-  $-  $247,450  $247,450  $247,450  $-  $- 
Investment securities held to maturity  1,035,041   1,041,385   1,164   1,040,221   -   1,015,231   1,030,865   1,007   1,029,858   - 
Loans  1,700,613   1,701,539   -   -   1,701,539   1,652,697   1,665,928   -   -   1,665,928 
                                        
Financial Liabilities:                                        
Deposits $4,321,638  $4,319,692  $-  $3,900,497  $419,195  $4,380,076  $4,379,658  $-  $4,003,544  $376,114 
Short-term borrowed funds  76,943   76,943   -   76,943   -   82,960   82,960   -   82,960   - 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  20,156   20,161   20,161   -   - 

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 At December 31, 2013  At December 31, 2014 
 Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair Value  
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2 )
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3 )
  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair Value  
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2 )
  
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3 )
 
Financial Assets: (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Cash and due from banks $472,028  $472,028  $472,028  $-  $-  $380,836  $380,836  $380,836  $-  $- 
Investment securities held to maturity  1,132,299   1,112,676   1,597   1,111,079   -   1,038,658   1,048,562   1,077   1,047,485   - 
Loans  1,796,051   1,800,625   -   -   1,800,625   1,668,805   1,685,048   -   -   1,685,048 
Other assets - FDIC indemnification receivable  4,032   4,032   -   -   4,032 
                                        
Financial Liabilities:                                        
Deposits $4,163,781  $4,162,935  $-  $3,671,014  $491,921  $4,349,191  $4,348,958  $-  $3,964,048  $384,910 
Short-term borrowed funds  62,668   62,668   -   62,668   -   89,784   89,784   -   89,784   - 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  20,577   20,558   20,558   -   -   20,015   20,014   20,014   -   - 
Term repurchase agreement  10,000   10,054   -   10,054   - 

The majority of the Company’s standby letters of credit and other commitments to extend credit carry current market interest rates if converted to loans. No premium or discount was ascribed to these commitments because virtually all funding would be at current market rates.
 
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Note 10: Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Loan commitments are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the agreement. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future funding requirements. Loan commitments are subject to the Company’s normal credit policies and collateral requirements. Unfunded loan commitments were $314,937$320,290 thousand and $320,934$312,694 thousand at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, respectively. Standby letters of credit commit the Company to make payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. Standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support customers’ short-term financing requirements and must meet the Company’s normal credit policies and collateral requirements. Financial and performance standby letters of credit outstanding totaled $28,652$27,490 thousand and $31,777$29,002 thousand at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, respectively. The Company also had commitments for commercial and similar letters of credit of $40 thousand at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $344 thousand at December 31, 2013.2014. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had a reserve for unfunded commitments of $2,693 thousand included in other liabilities.

Due to the nature of its business, the Company is subject to various threatened or filed legal cases. Based on the advice of legal counsel, the Company does not expect such cases will have a material, adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations. Legal liabilities are accrued when obligations become probable and the amount is reasonably estimable.

 
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Note 11: Earnings Per Common Share

The table below shows earnings per common share and diluted earnings per common share. Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the impact of common stock equivalents.

 For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
 Ended September 30,  
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2014  2013  2014  2013  2015  2014 
 (In thousands, except per share data)  (In thousands, except per share data) 
Net income (numerator) $15,154  $16,738  $45,618  $51,121  $14,557  $15,307 
Basic earnings per common share                        
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic (denominator)
  25,973   26,670   26,192   26,900   25,651   26,433 
Basic earnings per common share $0.58  $0.63  $1.74  $1.90  $0.57  $0.58 
Diluted earnings per common share                        
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic  25,973   26,670   26,192   26,900   25,651   26,433 
Add common stock equivalents for options  43   35   70   19   4   104 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted (denominator)
  26,016   26,705   26,262   26,919   25,655   26,537 
Diluted earnings per common share $0.58  $0.63  $1.74  $1.90  $0.57  $0.58 

For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014, options to purchase 1,3221,775 thousand and 1,060 thousand shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because the option exercise price exceeded the fair value of the stock such that their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, options to purchase 1,356 thousand and 1,979809 thousand shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because the option exercise price exceeded the fair value of the stock such that their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.




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WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
 
 For the Three Months  For the Nine Months  For the Three Months Ended 
 Ended September 30,  March 31,  March 31,  December 31, 
 2014  2013  2014  2013  2015  2014  2014 
 (In thousands, except per share data)  (In thousands, except per share data) 
Net Interest and Fee Income (FTE)1
 $37,905  $41,224  $115,351  $127,687  $36,930  $38,864  $37,305 
Provision for Loan Losses  600   1,800   2,600   6,400   -   1,000   200 
Noninterest Income  13,054   14,419   39,242  ��42,981   12,300   12,990   12,545 
Noninterest Expense  26,616   27,758   80,446   84,627   26,727   26,873   26,353 
Income Before Income Taxes (FTE)1
  23,743   26,085   71,547   79,641   22,503   23,981   23,297 
Income Tax Provision (FTE)1
  8,589   9,347   25,929   28,520 
Provision for Income Taxes (FTE)1
  7,946   8,674   8,269 
Net Income $15,154  $16,738  $45,618  $51,121  $14,557  $15,307  $15,028 
                            
Average Common Shares Outstanding  25,973   26,670   26,192   26,900   25,651   26,433   25,821 
Diluted Average Common Shares Outstanding  26,016   26,705   26,262   26,919   25,655   26,537   25,858 
Common Shares Outstanding at Period End  25,906   26,578           25,563   26,299   25,745 
                            
Per Common Share:                            
Basic Earnings $0.58  $0.63  $1.74  $1.90  $0.57  $0.58  $0.58 
Diluted Earnings  0.58   0.63   1.74   1.90   0.57   0.58   0.58 
Book Value $20.59  $20.39         
Book Value Per Common Share $20.63  $20.57  $20.45 
                            
Financial Ratios:                            
Return on Assets  1.21%  1.37%  1.24%  1.41%
Return on Common Equity  11.55%  12.42%  11.59%  12.70%
Return On Assets  1.17%  1.27%  1.18%
Return On Common Equity  11.44%  11.64%  11.51%
Net Interest Margin (FTE)1
  3.66%  4.01%  3.75%  4.13%  3.43%  3.83%  3.53%
Net Loan Losses to Average Loans  0.28%  0.17%  0.19%  0.32%  0.07%  0.13%  0.11%
Efficiency Ratio2
  52.2%  49.9%  52.0%  49.6%  54.3%  51.8%  52.9%
                            
Average Balances:                            
Assets $4,971,808  $4,830,475  $4,923,705  $4,859,473  $5,059,537  $4,889,940  $5,050,417 
Earning Assets  4,125,835   4,093,727   4,111,364   4,125,407   4,342,031   4,093,087   4,203,048 
Loans  1,760,115   1,902,389   1,794,513   1,990,937   1,683,748   1,822,065   1,709,012 
Deposits  4,303,389   4,130,881   4,250,969   4,153,956   4,402,946   4,209,723   4,373,472 
Shareholders' Equity  520,702   534,634   526,337   538,319   516,086   533,159   518,206 
                            
Period End Balances:                            
Assets $4,993,725  $4,806,487          $5,035,777  $4,921,042  $5,035,724 
Earning Assets  4,158,785   4,078,819           4,476,435   4,166,936   4,339,729 
Loans  1,732,382   1,877,308           1,683,884   1,816,319   1,700,290 
Deposits  4,321,638   4,108,307           4,380,076   4,214,783   4,349,191 
Shareholders' Equity  533,395   541,840           527,380   540,883   526,603 
                            
Capital Ratios at Period End:                            
Total Risk Based Capital  15.03%  15.99%          13.08%  15.19%  14.54%
Tangible Equity to Tangible Assets  8.16%  8.58%          8.01%  8.40%  7.97%
                            
Dividends Paid Per Common Share $0.38  $0.37  $1.14  $1.11  $0.38  $0.38  $0.38 
Common Dividend Payout Ratio  66%  59%  66%  58%  67%  66%  66%
 
The above financial summary has been derived from the Company's unaudited consolidated financial statements. This information should be read in conjunction with those statements, notes and the other information included elsewhere herein.  Percentages under the heading "Financial Ratios" are annualized with the exception of the efficiency ratio.
 
1 Yields on securities and certain loans have been adjusted upward to a "fully taxable equivalent" ("FTE") basis, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, in order to reflect the effect of income which is exempt from federal income taxation at the current statutory tax rate.
 
2 The efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income on an FTE basis, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, and noninterest income).

 
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Item2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee has maintained highly accommodative monetary policies to influence interest rates to low levels in order to provide stimulus to the economy following the “financial crisis” recession. Westamerica Bancorporation and subsidiaries’ (the “Company”)The Company’s principal source of revenue is net interest and fee income, which represents interest earned on loans and investment securities (“earning assets”) reduced by interest paid on deposits and other borrowings (“interest-bearing liabilities”). The relatively low level of market interest rates has reduced the spread between interest rates on earning assets and interest bearing liabilities. The Company’s net interest margin and net interest income declined as market interest rates on newly originated loans remain below the yields earned on older-dated loans and on the overall loan portfolio. The Company is reducing its exposure to rising interest rates by purchasing shorter-duration investment securities with lower yields than longer-duration securities. The Company’s credit quality continued to improve, as nonperforming assets at March 31, 2015 declined fiftytwenty four percent in the twelve months ended September 30,compared with March 31, 2014 and net loan losses declinedremained low in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the comparable period of 2013.March 31, 2015. The improvement in credit quality has resulted in Management reducing the provision for loan losses by fifty-nine percentto zero in the nine months ended September 30,first quarter 2015 from $1 million in the first quarter 2014 compared toand $200 thousand in the comparable period of 2013.fourth quarter 2014. The credit quality improvement also contributed to reducing noninterest expenses related to nonperforming assets. Management is focused on controlling all noninterest expense levels, particularly due to market interest rate pressure on net interest income.

The CompanyWestamerica Bancorporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) reported first quarter 2015 net income of $15.2$14.6 million or $0.57 diluted earnings per common share. These results compare to net income of $15.3 million or $0.58 diluted earnings per common share for the third quarter 2014 and net income of $45.6$15.0 million or $1.74$0.58 diluted earnings per common share, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30,first and fourth quarters of 2014. These results compare to net income of $16.7 million or $0.63 diluted earnings per common share for the third quarter 2013 and net income of $51.1 million or $1.90 diluted earnings per common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Net Income

Following is a summary of the components of net income for the periods indicated:

  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
Net interest income (FTE) $37,905  $41,224  $115,351  $127,687 
Provision for loan losses  (600)  (1,800)  (2,600)  (6,400)
Noninterest income  13,054   14,419   39,242   42,981 
Noninterest expense  (26,616)  (27,758)  (80,446)  (84,627)
Income before taxes (FTE)  23,743   26,085   71,547   79,641 
Income tax provision (FTE)  (8,589)  (9,347)  (25,929)  (28,520)
Net income $15,154  $16,738  $45,618  $51,121 
                 
Average diluted common shares  26,016   26,705   26,262   26,919 
Diluted earnings per common share $0.58  $0.63  $1.74  $1.90 
                 
Average total assets $4,971,808  $4,830,475  $4,923,705  $4,859,473 
Net income to average total assets (annualized)  1.21%  1.37%  1.24%  1.41%
Net income to average common stockholders' equity (annualized)  11.55%  12.42%  11.59%  12.70%
  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2015  2014  2014 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
Net interest and fee income (FTE) $36,930  $38,864  $37,305 
Provision for loan losses  -   (1,000)  (200)
Noninterest income  12,300   12,990   12,545 
Noninterest expense  (26,727)  (26,873)  (26,353)
Income  before taxes (FTE)  22,503   23,981   23,297 
Income tax provision (FTE)  (7,946)  (8,674)  (8,269)
Net income $14,557  $15,307  $15,028 
             
Average diluted common shares  25,655   26,537   25,858 
Diluted earnings per common share $0.57  $0.58  $0.58 
             
Average total assets $5,059,537  $4,889,940  $5,050,417 
Net income to average total assets (annualized)  1.17%  1.27%  1.18%
Net income to average common stockholders' equity (annualized)  11.44%  11.64%  11.51%

Net income for the thirdfirst quarter of 20142015 was $1.6 million$750 thousand less than the same quarter of 2013,2014, the net result of declines in net interest and fee income (fully taxable equivalent or “FTE”) and noninterest income, partially offset by decreases in the provision for loan losses noninterest expense and income tax provision (FTE). A decrease in net interest and fee income (FTE) was mostly attributed to lower average balances of loans and lower yields on interest-earning assets, partially offset by higher average balances of investments and a lower average balancesvolume of higher-costing interest-bearing liabilities.higher-cost funding sources. The provision for loan losses was reduced, reflecting Management's evaluation of losses inherent in the loan portfolio; net losses and nonperforming loan volumes have declined relative to earlier periods. Lower noninterestNoninterest income was mostly attributabledecreased primarily due to lower merchant processing service fees, lowerreduced levels of service charges on deposit accounts and the recognition in 2013 of a loan principal recovery exceeding the purchase date fair value (included in “other noninterest income”). Noninterest expense decreased primarily due to reduced other real estate owned (“OREO”) expense net of disposition gains and lower personnel costs.merchant credit card fees.

Comparing the first nine monthsquarter of 2014 with2015 to the first nine monthsfourth quarter of 2013,2014, net income decreased $5.5 million primarily$471 thousand due to lower net interest and fee income (FTE) and, lower noninterest income and higher noninterest expense, partially offset by decreases in the provision for loan losses noninterest expense and income tax provision (FTE). The lower net interest and fee income (FTE) was primarily caused by lower yields on interest earning assets, the effect of two less accrual days and a lower average volume of loans, and lower yields on interest earning assets, partially offset by higher average balances of investments and a lower average balancesvolume of higher-costing interest-bearing liabilities.higher-cost funding sources. The provision for loan losses was reduced, reflecting improved credit quality and Management's evaluation of losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Lower noninterestNoninterest income was mostly attributabledecreased primarily due to lower merchant processing service fees, lowerreduced levels of service charges on deposit accounts and the recognition in 2013 of a loan principal recovery exceeding the purchase date fair value (included in “other noninterest income”).deposits accounts. Noninterest expense decreasedincreased mostly due to reduced OREO expense net of disposition gains,higher personnel costs, loan administration expenses, limited partnership operating losses (included in other noninterest expense) and professional fees.expenses.
 
 
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Net Interest and Fee Income (FTE)

Following is a summary of the components of net interest and fee income (FTE) for the periods indicated:

  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Interest and fee income $34,900  $37,956  $105,867  $117,690 
Interest expense  (846)  (1,176)  (2,644)  (3,647)
FTE adjustment  3,851   4,444   12,128   13,644 
Net interest income (FTE) $37,905  $41,224  $115,351  $127,687 
                 
Average earning assets $4,125,835  $4,093,727  $4,111,364  $4,125,407 
Net interest margin (FTE) (annualized)  3.66%  4.01%  3.75%  4.13%
  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2015  2014  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Interest and fee income $33,917  $35,564  $34,342 
Interest expense  (659)  (898)  (800)
FTE adjustment  3,672   4,198   3,763 
  Net interest and fee income (FTE) $36,930  $38,864  $37,305 
             
Average earning assets $4,342,031  $4,093,087  $4,203,048 
Net interest margin (FTE) (annualized)  3.43%  3.83%  3.53%

Net interest and fee income (FTE) decreased during the thirdfirst quarter 20142015 by $3.3$1.9 million from the same period in 20132014 to $37.9$36.9 million, mainly due to lower average balances of loans (down $142$138 million) and lower yields on interest-earning assets (down 3843 basis points “bp”), partially offset by higher average balances of investments (up $174$387 million) and lower average balances of higher-costing interest-bearing liabilities.

Comparing the first nine monthsquarter of 20142015 with the first nine monthsfourth quarter of 2013,2014, net interest and fee income (FTE) decreased $12.3 million primarily$375 thousand due to lower yields on interest earning assets (down 12 bp), the effect of two less accrual days and a lower average volume of loans (down $196$25 million) and lower yields on interest-earning assets (down 41 bp), partially offset by higher average balances of investments (up $182$164 million) and lower average balances of higher-costing interest-bearing liabilities.

Loan volumes have declined due to problem loan workout activities (such as chargeoffs, collateral repossessions and principal payments), particularly with purchased loans, and reduced volumes of loan originations. In Management’s opinion, current levels of competitive loan pricing do not provide adequate forward earnings potential. As a result, the Company has not currently taken an aggressive posture relative to loan portfolio growth. Management has maintained relatively stable interest-earning asset volumes by increasing investment securities as loan volumes have declined.

Yields on interest-earning assets have declined due to relatively low interest rates prevailing in the market. InThe net interest margin (FTE) was 3.43% in the first nine monthsquarter 2015, 3.53% in the fourth quarter 2014 and 3.83% in the first quarter 2014. The volume of 2014, theolder-dated higher-yielding loans declined due to principal maturities and paydowns. Newly originated loans have lower yields. The Company, purchasedin anticipation of rising interest rates, has been purchasing floating rate and shorter-duration investment securities with lower yields than longer-duration securities in order to reduce its exposure to anticipated rising interest rates.increase liquidity. The Company’s high levels of liquidity will provide an opportunity to obtain higher yielding assets once market interest rates start rising. The Company has been replacing higher-cost funding sources with low-cost deposits and interest expense has declined to offset some of the decline in interest income.

Interest and Fee Income (FTE)

Interest and fee income (FTE) for the thirdfirst quarter of 20142015 decreased $3.6$2.2 million or 8.6%5.5% from the same period in 2013.2014. The decrease was caused by lower average balances of loans and lower yields on interest-earning assets, partially offset by higher average balances of investments.

The total average balances of loans declined due to decreases in the average balances of commercial real estate loans (down $105$78 million), consumer loans (down $42$36 million), residential real estate loans (down $35$37 million) and tax-exempt commercial loans (down $19$16 million), partially offset by a $61 million increase in the average balance of taxable commercial loans.. The average investment portfolio increased largely due to higher average balances of securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities (up $304$359 million), corporate securities (up $192 million), partially offset by a $107 million decreasedecreases in average balances of collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities.securities (down $103 million) and municipal securities (down $56 million).

 
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The average yield on the Company's earning assets decreased from 4.12%3.92% in the thirdfirst quarter 20132014 to 3.74%3.49% in the corresponding period of 2014.2015. The composite yield on loans declined 2723 bp to 5.08%4.96% mostly due to lower yields on taxable commercial loans (down 97136 bp), and consumer loans (down 2523 bp), partially offset by a 12 bp increase in yields on commercial real estate loans (down 9 bp) and construction loans (down 459 bp).loans. Nonperforming loans are included in average loan volumes used to compute loan yields; fluctuations in nonaccrual loan volumes impact loan yields. ConstructionHigher yields on commercial real estate loans were higher in the third quarter 2013 dueattributable to higher interest received on nonaccrual loans and discount accretion on purchased loans. The investment yields in general declined due to market rates. The investment portfolio yield decreased 3234 bp to 2.74%2.55% primarily due to lower yields on municipal securities (down 40 bp) and corporate securities (down 1032 bp), partially offset by a 54 bp increaseincreases in yields on securities of U.S. Government sponsored entities.entities (up 27 bp) and collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities (up 14 bp). The yield on securities of U.S. government sponsored entities, collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities rose as securities added to the portfolio in 2014the first quarter 2015 were higher yielding than securities held in the prior period.

Comparing the first nine monthsquarter of 20142015 with the first nine monthsfourth quarter of 2013,2014, interest and fee income (FTE) was down $12.3 million$516 thousand or 10.2%1.4%. The decrease resulted from lower yields on interest earning assets, the effect of two less accrual days and a lower average volume of loans, and lower yields on interest-earning assets, partially offset by higher average balances of investments.

Average balancesinterest earning assets increased $139 million or 3.3% in the first quarter of loans decreased $1962015 compared with the fourth quarter of 2014 due to a $164 million primarilyincrease in average investments and a $25 million decrease in average loans. The decrease in the average balance of the loan portfolio was attributable to decreases in average balances of commercial real estate loans (down $109 million), consumer loans (down $58$13 million), residential real estate loans (down $42$11 million) and tax-exempt commercialconsumer loans (down $19$6 million), partially offset by a $35$6 million increase in the average balance of taxable commercial loans. The average investment portfolio increased $182 million mostly due to higher average balances of corporate securities (up $117 million) and U.S. government sponsored entities (up $247$70 million), partially offset by a $106 million decrease inlower average balances of collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities.

securities (down $25 million). The average yield on earning assets for the first nine monthsquarter of 20142015 was 3.84%3.49% compared with 4.25%3.61% in the first nine monthsfourth quarter of 2013.2014. The loan portfolio yield for the first nine monthsquarter of 2015 was 4.96% compared with 5.03% for the fourth quarter of 2014 was 5.15% compared with 5.40% for the first nine months of 2013mostly due to lower yields on taxable commercial loans (down 64 bp), consumer loans (down 3419 bp), commercial real estatetaxable loans (down 13 bp), construction loans (down 29523 bp), residential real estate loans (down 1017 bp), commercial tax-exempt loans (down 24 bp) and tax-exempt commercialconstruction loans (down 18131 bp), partially offset by higher yields on commercial real estate loans (up 13 bp). NonperformingHigher yields on commercial real estate loans are included in average loan volumes used to compute loan yields; fluctuations in nonaccrual loan volumes impact loan yields. The yield on construction loans in the first nine months of 2013 was elevated duewere attributable to higher interest received on nonaccrual loans and discount accretion on purchased loans. The investment portfolio yield decreased 379 bp to 2.81%2.55% primarily due to lower yields on municipal securities (down 50 bp) and corporate securities (down 2411 bp), partially offset by higher yields on collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities of U.S. government sponsored entities (up 4212 bp). The yield on securities of U.S. government sponsored entitiescollateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities rose as securities addeddue to the portfolio in 2014 were higher yielding than securities held in the prior period.lower levels of premium amortization.

Interest Expense

Interest expense has been reduced by lowering rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings and by reducing the volume of higher-cost funding sources. A $15$10 million long-term noteterm repurchase agreement was repaid in October 2013 and averageAugust 2014. Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $20 million were repaid in January 2015. Average balances of time deposits declined $114 million in the third quarter 2014 compared with third quarter 2013 and $142$87 million in the first nine months of 2014quarter 2015 compared with the first nine months of 2013.quarter 2014. Lower-cost checking and savings deposits accounted for 90.1%91.4% of total average deposits in the thirdfirst quarter 2015 compared with 91.0% in the fourth quarter 2014 compared with 86.9% in the third quarter 2013 and 89.4%88.9% in the first nine months of 2014 compared with 85.8% in the first nine months of 2013.quarter 2014.

Interest expense in the thirdfirst quarter of 20142015 decreased $330$239 thousand or 28.1%26.6% compared with the same period in 20132014 due to lower average balances of higher-costing interest-bearing liabilities. Interest-bearing liabilities declinedincreased due to higher average balances of money market savings (up $68 million), money market checking accounts (up $29 million) and regular savings (up $39 million) and securities sold under repurchase agreements (up $24 million), partially offset by lower average balances of time deposits $100 thousand or more (down $84$59 million), time deposits less than $100 thousand (down $30 million), debt financing (down $15$28 million), Federal Home Loan Bank advances (down $5$19 million) and term repurchase agreement (down $6 million), partially offset by higher average balances of money market savings (up $58 million), money market checking accounts (up $39 million) and regular savings (up $22$10 million). The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 0.18%0.14% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20132014 compared to 0.13%0.10% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2014.2015. Rates on interest-bearing deposits were 0.12%0.10% for the thirdfirst quarter 20142015 compared with 0.13% for the thirdfirst quarter 2013.2014.

Comparing the first nine monthsquarter of 20142015 with the first nine monthsfourth quarter of 2013,2014, interest expense declined $1.0 million$141 thousand or 27.5%17.6% due to lower average balances of higher-costing interest-bearing liabilities. Average balances of debt financing and Federal Home Loan Bank advances declined $15 million and $5 million, respectively.$18 million. Average balances of interest-bearing deposits decreasedincreased primarily due to higher balances of money market savings (up $32 million) and regular savings (up $15 million), partially offset by lower average balances of time deposits $100 thousand or more (down $111$7 million), and time deposits less than $100 thousand (down $30 million) and preferred money market savings (down $13 million), partially offset by higher average balances of money market savings (up $52 million), money market checking accounts (up $28 million), and regular savings (up $17$6 million). Rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities averaged 0.14%0.10% during the first nine months of 2014quarter 2015 compared with 0.19%0.12% for the first nine months of 2013.fourth quarter 2014. Rates paid on interest-bearing deposits were 0.12%0.10% in the first nine months of 2014quarter 2015 compared with 0.14%0.11% in the first nine months of 2013.fourth quarter 2014.
 
 
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Net Interest Margin (FTE)

The following summarizes the components of the Company's net interest margin for the periods indicated:indicated (Percentages are annualized.):

  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2015  2014  2014 
          
Yield on earning assets (FTE)  3.49%  3.92%  3.61%
Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities  0.10%  0.14%  0.12%
Net interest spread (FTE)  3.39%  3.78%  3.49%
Impact of noninterest-bearing funds  0.04%  0.05%  0.04%
Net interest margin (FTE)  3.43%  3.83%  3.53%
 
  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
             
Yield on earning assets (FTE)  3.74%  4.12%  3.84%  4.25%
Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities  0.13%  0.18%  0.14%  0.19%
Net interest spread (FTE)  3.61%  3.94%  3.70%  4.06%
Impact of noninterest-bearing demand deposits  0.05%  0.07%  0.05%  0.07%
Net interest margin (FTE)  3.66%  4.01%  3.75%  4.13%

During the first nine months of 2014,quarter 2015, the net interest margin (FTE) was affected by low market interest rates. The volume of older-dated higher-yielding loans and securities declined due to principal maturities and paydowns. Newly originated loans have lower yields. The Company, in anticipation of rising interest rates, has been purchasing floating rate and shorter-duration investment securities to increase liquidity. The liquidity from the shorter-duration securities can be invested at higher interest rates during a period of rising interest rates. The Company has been purchasing securities of U. S. government sponsored entities which have call options; the issuing entities have been exercising the call options, and the Company has re-invested the proceeds at higher rates; interest rates in the two to five-year time horizon have increased throughout 2014. Rates on interest-bearing liabilities were kept low by reducing the volume of higher-cost funding sources. During the thirdfirst quarter 20142015 the net interest margin (FTE) decreased 3540 bp compared with the same period in 2013.2014. Lower yields on earning assets were partially offset by lower rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and resulted in a 3339 bp decrease in net interest spread (FTE). The funding value4 bp net interest margin contribution of noninterest-bearing demand deposits declines as earning asset yields decline.resulted in the net interest margin (FTE) of 3.43%. During the first nine monthsquarter of 2014,2015, the net interest margin (FTE) decreased 3810 bp compared with the first nine monthsfourth quarter of 2013.2014. The net interest spread (FTE) in the first nine monthsquarter of 20142015 was 3.70%3.39% compared with 4.06%3.49% in the first nine monthsfourth quarter of 2013,2014, the net result of a 4112 bp decrease in earning asset yields partially offset by lowerand 2 bp decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities (down 5 bp).liabilities.




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Summary of Average Balances, Yields/Rates and Interest Differential

The following tables present information regarding the consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, the amounts of interest income earned from average interest earning assets and the resulting yields, and the amounts of interest expense incurred on average interest-bearing liabilities and the resulting rates. Average loan balances include nonperforming loans. Interest income includes reversal of previously accrued interest on loans placed on non-accrual status during the period and proceeds from loans on nonaccrual status only to the extent cash payments have been received and applied as interest income and accretion of purchased loan discounts. Yields on tax-exempt securities and loans have been adjusted upward to reflect the effect of income exempt from federal income taxation at the current statutory tax rate. Yields, rates and interest margins are annualized.

Distribution of Assets, Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity and Yields, Rates & Interest Margin

  For the Three Months Ended 
  September 30, 2014 
     Interest    
  Average  Income/  Yields/ 
  Balance  Expense  Rates 
  (In thousands) 
Assets         
Investment securities:         
Available for sale         
Taxable $1,148,461  $4,687   1.63%
Tax-exempt (1)
  168,734   2,556   6.06%
Held to maturity            
Taxable  349,587   1,661   1.90%
Tax-exempt (1)
  698,938   7,309   4.18%
Loans:            
Commercial:            
Taxable  306,245   4,137   5.36%
Tax-exempt (1)
  85,598   1,173   5.44%
Commercial real estate  741,962   11,465   6.13%
Real estate construction  13,223   168   5.04%
Real estate residential  167,265   1,435   3.43%
Consumer installment and other  445,822   4,160   3.70%
Total loans (1)
  1,760,115   22,538   5.08%
Total Interest-earning assets (1)
  4,125,835  $38,751   3.74%
Other assets  845,973         
Total assets $4,971,808         
             
Liabilities and shareholders' equity            
Deposits:            
Noninterest-bearing demand $1,869,853  $-   -%
Savings and interest-bearing transaction  2,005,687   290   0.06%
Time less than $100,000  194,338   200   0.41%
Time $100,000 or more  233,511   219   0.37%
Total interest-bearing deposits  2,433,536   709   0.12%
Short-term borrowed funds  71,067   23   0.13%
Term repurchase agreement  4,457   11   1.00%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  20,240   103   2.02%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  2,529,300  $846   0.13%
Other liabilities  51,953         
Shareholders' equity  520,702         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $4,971,808         
Net interest spread (1) (2)
          3.61%
Net interest and fee income and interest margin (1) (3)
     $37,905   3.66%
  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 2015 
     Interest    
  Average  Income/  Yields/ 
  Balance  Expense  Rates 
  (In thousands) 
Assets         
Investment securities:         
Available for sale         
Taxable $1,466,850  $5,896   1.61%
Tax-exempt (1)
  166,018   2,417   5.82%
Held to maturity            
Taxable  321,373   1,658   2.06%
Tax-exempt (1)
  704,042   7,005   3.98%
Loans:            
Commercial:            
Taxable  308,197   3,434   4.52%
Tax-exempt (1)
  78,906   1,096   5.63%
Commercial real estate  710,475   10,941   6.25%
Real estate construction  14,064   178   5.12%
Real estate residential  147,507   1,231   3.34%
Consumer installment and other  424,599   3,733   3.57%
Total loans (1)
  1,683,748   20,613   4.96%
Total Interest-earning assets (1)
  4,342,031  $37,589   3.49%
Other assets  717,506         
Total assets $5,059,537         
             
Liabilities and shareholders' equity            
Deposits:            
Noninterest-bearing demand $1,919,820  $-   -%
Savings and interest-bearing transaction  2,103,115   279   0.05%
Time less than $100,000  180,760   166   0.37%
Time $100,000 or more  199,251   197   0.40%
Total interest-bearing deposits  2,483,126   642   0.10%
Short-term borrowed funds  86,354   16   0.08%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  2,004   1   0.20%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  2,571,484  $659   0.10%
Other liabilities  52,147         
Shareholders' equity  516,086         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $5,059,537         
Net interest spread (1) (2)
          3.39%
Net interest and fee income and interest margin (1) (3)
     $36,930   3.43%
(1) Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate.
(2) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin is computed by calculating the difference between interest income and expense, (annualized), devided divided by the average balance of interest-earning assets.

 
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Distribution of Assets, Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity and Yields, Rates & Interest Margin

  For the Three Months Ended 
  September 30, 2013 
     Interest    
  Average  Income/  Yields/ 
  Balance  Expense  Rates 
  (In thousands) 
Assets         
Investment securities:         
Available for sale         
Taxable $868,008  $3,722   1.72%
Tax-exempt (1)
  181,954   2,674   5.88%
Held to maturity            
Taxable  415,241   1,780   1.71%
Tax-exempt (1)
  726,135   8,591   4.73%
Loans:            
Commercial:            
Taxable  245,292   3,915   6.33%
Tax-exempt (1)
  104,344   1,482   5.63%
Commercial real estate  847,154   13,276   6.22%
Real estate construction  15,002   364   9.63%
Real estate residential  202,540   1,736   3.43%
Consumer installment and other  488,057   4,860   3.95%
Total loans (1)
  1,902,389   25,633   5.35%
Total interest-earning assets (1)
  4,093,727  $42,400   4.12%
Other assets  736,748         
Total assets $4,830,475         
             
Liabilities and shareholders' equity            
Deposits:            
Noninterest-bearing demand $1,699,169  $-   -%
Savings and interest-bearing transaction  1,889,808   294   0.06%
Time less than $100,000  224,274   258   0.46%
Time $100,000 or more  317,630   257   0.32%
Total interest-bearing deposits  2,431,712   809   0.13%
Short-term borrowed funds  56,844   20   0.14%
Term repurchase agreement  10,000   25   0.98%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  25,663   122   1.89%
Debt financing  15,000   200   5.35%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  2,539,219  $1,176   0.18%
Other liabilities  57,453         
Shareholders' equity  534,634         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $4,830,475         
Net interest spread (1) (2)
          3.94%
Net interest and fee income and interest margin (1) (3)
     $41,224   4.01%
(1) Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate.
(2) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin is computed by calculating the difference between interest income and expense (annualized), divided by the average balance of interest-earning assets.
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Distribution of Assets, Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity and Yields, Rates & Interest Margin
 For the Nine Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2014  March 31, 2014 
    Interest        Interest    
 Average  Income/  Yields/  Average  Income/  Yields/ 
 Balance  Expense  Rates  Balance  Expense  Rates 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Assets                  
Investment securities:                  
Available for sale                  
Taxable $1,057,066  $12,787   1.61% $970,514  $3,925   1.62%
Tax-exempt (1)
  172,936   7,393   5.70%  177,452   2,434   5.49%
Held to maturity                        
Taxable  364,535   5,120   1.87%  379,393   1,758   1.85%
Tax-exempt (1)
  722,314   23,542   4.35%  743,663   8,286   4.46%
Loans:                        
Commercial:                        
Taxable  294,138   12,261   5.57%  281,015   4,073   5.88%
Tax-exempt (1)
  89,967   3,828   5.69%  94,841   1,312   5.61%
Commercial real estate  768,470   35,277   6.14%  788,270   11,923   6.13%
Real estate construction  13,158   540   5.49%  13,141   190   5.88%
Real estate residential  175,431   4,474   3.40%  184,427   1,549   3.36%
Consumer installment and other  453,349   12,773   3.77%
Consumer  460,371   4,312   3.80%
Total loans (1)
  1,794,513   69,153   5.15%  1,822,065   23,359   5.19%
Total Interest-earning assets (1)
  4,111,364  $117,995   3.84%  4,093,087  $39,762   3.92%
Other assets  812,341           796,853         
Total assets $4,923,705          $4,889,940         
                        
Liabilities and shareholders' equity                        
Deposits:                        
Noninterest-bearing demand $1,813,141  $-   -% $1,768,464  $-   -%
Savings and interest-bearing transaction  1,988,905   896   0.06%  1,974,430   301   0.06%
Time less than $100,000  201,438   637   0.42%  208,627   221   0.43%
Time $100,000 or more  247,485   683   0.37%  258,202   232   0.36%
Total interest-bearing deposits  2,437,828   2,216   0.12%  2,441,259   754   0.13%
Short-term borrowed funds  64,836   64   0.13%  62,472   20   0.13%
Term repurchase agreement  8,132   60   0.99%  10,000   25   1.01%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  20,379   304   1.99%  20,520   99   1.97%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  2,531,175  $2,644   0.14%  2,534,251  $898   0.14%
Other liabilities  53,052           54,066         
Shareholders' equity  526,337           533,159         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $4,923,705          $4,889,940         
Net interest spread (1) (2)
          3.70%          3.78%
Net interest and fee income and interest margin (1) (3)
     $115,351   3.75%     $38,864   3.83%

(1) Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate.
(2) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin is computed by calculating the difference between interest income and expense, (annualized), divided by the average balance of interest-earning assets.

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Distribution of Assets, Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity and Yields, Rates & Interest Margin

 For the Nine Months Ended  For the Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2013  December 31, 2014 
    Interest        Interest    
 Average  Income/  Yields/  Average  Income/  Yields/ 
 Balance  Expense  Rates  Balance  Expense  Rates 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Assets                  
Investment securities:                  
Available for sale                  
Taxable $797,721  $10,879   1.82% $1,298,294  $5,262   1.62%
Tax-exempt (1)
  187,400   7,943   5.65%  169,388   2,492   5.88%
Held to maturity                        
Taxable  442,962   5,747   1.73%  333,491   1,597   1.92%
Tax-exempt (1)
  706,387   26,397   4.98%  692,863   7,097   4.10%
Loans:                        
Commercial:                        
Taxable  258,995   12,024   6.21%  302,170   3,616   4.75%
Tax-exempt (1)
  109,255   4,795   5.87%  80,706   1,194   5.87%
Commercial real estate  877,490   41,130   6.27%  723,153   11,151   6.12%
Real estate construction  15,657   988   8.44%  13,057   212   6.44%
Real estate residential  217,704   5,711   3.50%  158,908   1,396   3.51%
Consumer installment and other  511,836   15,720   4.11%
Consumer  431,018   4,088   3.76%
Total loans (1)
  1,990,937   80,368   5.40%  1,709,012   21,657   5.03%
Total Interest-earning assets (1)
  4,125,407  $131,334   4.25%  4,203,048  $38,105   3.61%
Other assets  734,066           847,369         
Total assets $4,859,473          $5,050,417         
                        
Liabilities and shareholders' equity                        
Deposits:                        
Noninterest-bearing demand $1,657,819  $-   -% $1,925,741  $-   -%
Savings and interest-bearing transaction  1,905,341   882   0.06%  2,054,750   279   0.05%
Time less than $100,000  231,922   830   0.48%  187,087   184   0.39%
Time $100,000 or more  358,874   843   0.31%  205,894   209   0.40%
Total interest-bearing deposits  2,496,137   2,555   0.14%  2,447,731   672   0.11%
Short-term borrowed funds  58,548   58   0.13%  86,323   25   0.12%
Term repurchase agreement  10,000   73   0.98%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  25,719   360   1.87%  20,099   103   2.03%
Debt financing  15,000   601   5.35%
Total interest-bearing liabilities  2,605,404  $3,647   0.19%  2,554,153  $800   0.12%
Other liabilities  57,931           52,317         
Shareholders' equity  538,319           518,206         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $4,859,473          $5,050,417         
Net interest spread (1) (2)
          4.06%          3.49%
Net interest and fee income and interest margin (1) (3)
     $127,687   4.13%     $37,305   3.53%

(1) Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate.
(2) Net interest spread represents the average yield earned on interest-earning assets less the average rate incurred on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest margin is computed by calculating the difference between interest income and expense, (annualized), divided by the average balance of interest-earning assets.
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Summary of Changes in Interest Income and Expense due to Changes in Average Asset & Liability Balances and Yields Earned & Rates Paid

The following tables set forth a summary of the changes in interest income and interest expense due to changes in average assets and liability balances (volume) and changes in average interest yields/rates for the periods indicated. Changes not solely attributable to volume or yields/rates have been allocated in proportion to the respective volume and yield/rate components.

Summary of Changes in Interest Income and Expense

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2014  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 
 Compared with  Compared with 
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2013  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 
 Volume  Yield/Rate  Total  Volume  Yield/Rate  Total 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Increase (decrease) in interest and fee income:                  
Investment securities:                  
Available for sale                  
Taxable $1,203  $(238) $965  $2,007  $(36) $1,971 
Tax-exempt (1)
  (194)  76   (118)  (157)  140   (17)
Held to maturity                        
Taxable  (281)  162   (119)  (269)  169   (100)
Tax-exempt (1)
  (322)  (960)  (1,282)  (441)  (840)  (1,281)
Loans:                        
Commercial:                        
Taxable  973   (751)  222   394   (1,033)  (639)
Tax-exempt (1)
  (266)  (43)  (309)  (220)  4   (216)
Commercial real estate  (1,648)  (163)  (1,811)  (1,177)  195   (982)
Real estate construction  (43)  (153)  (196)  13   (25)  (12)
Real estate residential  (301)  -   (301)  (310)  (8)  (318)
Consumer installment and other  (417)  (283)  (700)
Consumer  (335)  (244)  (579)
Total loans (1)
  (1,702)  (1,393)  (3,095)  (1,635)  (1,111)  (2,746)
Total decrease in interest and fee income (1)
  (1,296)  (2,353)  (3,649)  (495)  (1,678)  (2,173)
Increase (decrease) in interest expense:                        
Deposits:                        
Savings and interest-bearing transaction
  18   (22)  (4)
Savings and interest-bearing            
transaction  20   (42)  (22)
Time less than $100,000  (34)  (24)  (58)  (30)  (25)  (55)
Time $100,000 or more  (68)  30   (38)  (53)  18   (35)
Total interest-bearing deposits  (84)  (16)  (100)  (63)  (49)  (112)
Short-term borrowed funds  5   (2)  3   8   (12)  (4)
Term repurchase agreement  (14)  -   (14)  (25)  -   (25)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  (26)  7   (19)  (89)  (9)  (98)
Debt financing  (200)  -   (200)
Total decrease in interest expense  (319)  (11)  (330)  (169)  (70)  (239)
Decrease in net interest and fee income (1)
 $(977) $(2,342) $(3,319) $(326) $(1,608) $(1,934)

(1) Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate.
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Summary of Changes in Interest Income and Expense

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 
  Compared with 
  For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 
  Volume  Yield/Rate  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Increase (decrease) in interest and fee income:         
Investment securities:         
Available for sale         
Taxable $683  $(49) $634 
Tax-exempt (1)
  (50)  (25)  (75)
Held to maturity            
Taxable  (58)  119   61 
Tax-exempt (1)
  115   (207)  (92)
Loans:            
Commercial:            
Taxable  49   (231)  (182)
Tax-exempt (1)
  (50)  (48)  (98)
Commercial real estate  (437)  227   (210)
Real estate construction  12   (46)  (34)
Real estate residential  (100)  (65)  (165)
Consumer installment and other  (143)  (212)  (355)
Total loans (1)
  (669)  (375)  (1,044)
Total increase (decrease) in interest and fee income (1)
  21   (537)  (516)
Increase (decrease) in interest expense:            
Deposits:            
Savings and interest-bearing            
transaction  1   (1)  - 
Time less than $100,000  (10)  (8)  (18)
Time $100,000 or more  (11)  (1)  (12)
Total interest-bearing deposits  (20)  (10)  (30)
Short-term borrowed funds  -   (9)  (9)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  (92)  (10)  (102)
Total decrease in interest expense  (112)  (29)  (141)
Increase (decrease) in net interest and fee income (1)
 $133  $(508) $(375)
 
(1) Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate.
 
 
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Summary of Changes in Interest Income and Expense
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 
  Compared with 
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 
  Volume  Yield/Rate  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Increase (decrease) in interest and fee income:         
Investment securities:         
Available for sale         
Taxable $3,537  $(1,629) $1,908 
Tax-exempt (1)
  (613)  63   (550)
Held to maturity            
Taxable  (1,018)  391   (627)
Tax-exempt (1)
  595   (3,450)  (2,855)
Loans:            
Commercial:            
Taxable  1,632   (1,395)  237 
Tax-exempt (1)
  (847)  (120)  (967)
Commercial real estate  (5,110)  (743)  (5,853)
Real estate construction  (158)  (290)  (448)
Real estate residential  (1,109)  (128)  (1,237)
Consumer installment and other  (1,801)  (1,146)  (2,947)
Total loans (1)
  (7,393)  (3,822)  (11,215)
Total decrease in interest and fee income (1)
  (4,892)  (8,447)  (13,339)
Increase (decrease) in interest expense:            
Deposits:            
Savings and interest-bearing transaction
  39   (25)  14 
Time less than $100,000  (109)  (84)  (193)
Time $100,000 or more  (262)  102   (160)
Total interest-bearing deposits  (332)  (7)  (339)
Short-term borrowed funds  6   -   6 
Term repurchase agreement  (14)  1   (13)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  (75)  19   (56)
Debt financing  (601)  -   (601)
Total (decrease) increase in interest expense  (1,016)  13   (1,003)
Decrease in net interest and fee income (1)
 $(3,876) $(8,460) $(12,336)
(1) Amounts calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the current statutory federal tax rate.
Provision for Loan Losses

The Company manages credit costs by consistently enforcing conservative underwriting and administration procedures and aggressively pursuing collection efforts with debtors experiencing financial difficulties. The provision for loan losses reflects Management's assessment of credit risk in the loan portfolio during each of the periods presented.

The Company provided $600 thousandno provision for loan losses in the thirdfirst quarter of 2014, $1.82015 compared with $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2013, $2.6 millionand $200 thousand in the first nine months ofquarter 2014 and $6.4 million in the first nine months of 2013.fourth quarter 2014, respectively. The reduced provision for loan losses for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2014 reflectsis determined based on Management’s current evaluation of credit quality for the loan portfolio. The Company recorded purchased County Bank and Sonoma Valley Bank loans at estimated fair value upon the acquisition dates, February 6, 2009 and August 20, 2010, respectively. Such estimated fair values were recognized for individual loans, although small balance homogenous loans were pooled for valuation purposes. The valuation discounts recorded for purchased loans included Management’s assessment of the risk of principal loss under economic and borrower conditions prevailing on the dates of purchase. The purchased County Bank loans secured by single-family residential real estate are “covered” through February 6, 2019 by loss-sharing agreements the Company entered with the FDIC which mitigates losses during the term of the agreements. The FDIC indemnification of purchased County Bank non-single-family residential real estate secured loans expired February 6, 2014. Any deterioration in estimated value related to principal loss subsequent to the acquisition dates requires additional loss recognition through a provision for loan losses. No assurance can be given that future provisions for loan losses related to purchased loans will not be necessary. For further information regarding credit risk, the FDIC loss-sharing agreements, net credit losses and the allowance for loan losses, see the “Loan Portfolio Credit Risk” and “Allowance for Credit Losses” sections of this report.
 
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Noninterest Income

The following table summarizes the components of noninterest income for the periods indicated.

  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
             
Service charges on deposit accounts $6,207  $6,433  $18,322  $19,427 
Merchant processing services  1,742   2,151   5,485   6,973 
Debit card fees  1,543   1,467   4,482   4,302 
ATM processing fees  637   701   1,891   2,128 
Other service fees  695   716   2,044   2,174 
Trust fees  629   567   1,899   1,720 
Financial services commissions  194   150   585   614 
Other noninterest income  1,407   2,234   4,534   5,643 
Total $13,054  $14,419  $39,242  $42,981 

  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2015  2014  2014 
  (In thousands) 
          
Service charges on deposit accounts $5,707  $6,010  $5,870 
Merchant processing services  1,703   1,924   1,734 
Debit card fees  1,456   1,405   1,478 
Trust fees  706   654   684 
Other service fees  665   661   673 
ATM processing fees  585   620   581 
Financial services commissions  153   171   171 
Other noninterest income  1,325   1,545   1,354 
Total $12,300  $12,990  $12,545 
Noninterest income for the thirdfirst quarter 20142015 declined by $1.4 million$690 thousand or 9.5%5.3% from the same period in 2013.2014. Service charges on deposits decreased $226$303 thousand primarily due to declines in fees charged on overdrawn and insufficient funds accounts (down $173$150 thousand) and, lower activity on checking accounts (down $105$88 thousand) and lower fees on analyzed accounts (down $67 thousand). Merchant processing services fees decreased $409$221 thousand primarily due to customer attrition and lower transaction volumes. Other noninterest income decreased $827 thousand primarily due to the recognition in 2013 of a loan principal recovery exceeding the purchase date fair value.

In the first nine months of 2014,quarter 2015, noninterest income decreased $3.7 million$245 thousand or 8.7%2.0% compared with the first nine monthsfourth quarter 2014 generally due to fewer processing days and lower levels of 2013.customer transaction activity. Service charges on deposits decreased $1.1 million$163 thousand compared with the first nine months of 2013 primarilyfourth quarter 2014 due to declines in fees charged on overdrawn and insufficient funds accounts (down $764$165 thousand), and lower activity on checking accounts, (down $311 thousand). Merchant processing servicespartially offset by collection of annual IRA fees decreased $1.5 million primarily due to customer attrition and lower transaction volumes. ATM processing fees decreased $237 thousand mainly becausein the Bank customers had fewer transactions at non-Westamerica ATMs and other cash dispensing terminals. Debit card fees increased $180 thousand primarily due to higher transaction volumes. Trust fees increased $179 thousand mostly due to marketing efforts to increase customer accounts and higher court-approved fees. Other noninterest income decreased $1.1 million primarily due to the recognition in 2013 of a loan principal recovery exceeding the purchase date fair value.first quarter 2015.



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Noninterest Expense

The following table summarizes the components of noninterest expense for the periods indicated.

  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
             
Salaries and related benefits $13,639  $13,826  $41,691  $42,293 
Occupancy  3,811   3,829   11,284   11,353 
Outsourced data processing services  2,093   2,139   6,314   6,436 
Amortization of identifiable intangibles  1,056   1,163   3,219   3,547 
Furniture and equipment  1,059   974   3,070   2,875 
Professional fees  700   730   1,707   2,109 
Courier service  663   725   1,938   2,204 
Other real estate owned  (287)  179   (908)  791 
Other noninterest expense  3,882   4,193   12,131   13,019 
Total $26,616  $27,758  $80,446  $84,627 

  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2015  2014  2014 
  (In thousands) 
          
Salaries and related benefits $13,338  $14,126  $13,086 
Occupancy  3,727   3,727   3,708 
Outsourced data processing services  2,108   2,105   2,097 
Furniture and equipment  1,119   1,005   1,104 
Amortization of identifiable intangibles  1,001   1,105   1,051 
Professional fees  548   430   640 
Courier service  543   610   686 
Other real estate owned  315   (350)  265 
Other  4,028   4,115   3,716 
Total $26,727  $26,873  $26,353 
Noninterest expense decreased $1.1 million or 4.1%$146 thousand in the thirdfirst quarter 20142015 compared with the same period in 2013.2014 primarily due to lower personnel costs, lower intangible amortization, lower operational losses and lower courier service costs, partially offset by increases in other real estate owned (“OREO”) expense net of disposition gains. Salaries and related benefits declined $187$788 thousand primarilymostly due to employee attrition. Amortization of identifiable intangibles decreased $107$104 thousand as assets are amortized on a declining balance method. Expenses for other real estate owned in the first quarter 2015 included net writedowns while the first quarter 2014 included net gains on disposition of disposition gains, decreased $466foreclosed assets. Professional fees increased $118 thousand due to higher net gains on sale of repossessed loan collateral. Other noninterest expense decreased $311 thousand mostly due to decreases in limited partnership operating losses, business insurance costs and correspondent bank charges.

In the first nine months of 2014, noninterest expense decreased $4.2 million or 4.9% compared with the first nine months of 2013. Salaries and related benefits decreased $602 thousand primarily due to employee attrition. Amortization of identifiable intangibles decreased $328 thousand as assets are amortized on a declining balance method. Professionalaccounting fees, declined $402 thousand due topartially offset by lower legal fees associated with nonperforming assets. Expenses for other real estate owned, net of disposition gains, declined $1.7 millionEquipment expense increased $114 thousand mostly due to higher net gains on sale of repossessed loan collateral. Otherdepreciation costs resulting from computer and software upgrades.

In the first quarter 2015, noninterest expense decreased $888increased $374 thousand compared with the fourth quarter 2014 primarily due to higher personnel costs, partially offset by lower courier service expenses. Salaries and related benefits increased $252 thousand primarily due to lower loan administration costs and lower limited partnership operating losses.seasonally higher payroll taxes. Courier expense decreased primarily due to consolidating service runs.

Provision for Income Tax

During the thirdfirst quarter 2014,2015, the Company recorded an income tax provision (FTE) of $8.6$7.9 million, compared with $9.3$8.7 million and $8.3 million for the thirdfirst and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively. The current quarter 2013. The third quarter 2014 provision represents an effective tax rate (FTE) of 36.2%35.3%, compared with 35.8% for the third quarter 2013. The income tax provision (FTE) was $25.9 million36.2% and 35.5% for the first nine monthsand fourth quarters of 2014, compared with $28.5 million for the corresponding period of 2013. The first nine months of 2014 effective tax rate (FTE) was 36.2% compared to 35.8% for the same period of 2013.respectively.

Investment Portfolio

The Company maintains a securities portfolio consisting of securities issued by U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government sponsored entities, state and political subdivisions, and corporations, and asset-backed and other securities. Investment securities are held in safekeeping by an independent custodian.

Management has maintained relatively stable interest-earning asset volumes by increasingincreased the investment securities asportfolio in response to deposit growth and loan volumes have declined.volume declines. The carrying value of the Company’s investment securities portfolio was $2.4$2.8 billion as of September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, an increase of $214.7$153 million or 9.7%  compared to December 31, 2013.2014.

Management continually evaluates the Company’s investment securities portfolio in response to established asset/liability management objectives, changing market conditions that could affect profitability, liquidity, and the level of interest rate risk to which the Company is exposed.  These evaluations may cause Management to change the level of funds the Company deploys into investment securities, change the composition of the Company’s investment securities portfolio, and change the proportion of investments allocated into the available for sale and held to maturity investment categories.

 
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The Company has been reducing its positions in mortgage-related securities since the second quarter 2013 in an effort to manage extension risk. Extension risk represents the risk mortgages underlying the securities experience slower principal reductions as rising market interest rates cause a disincentive for borrowers to reduce principal balances; under such circumstances the Company will hold these securities for a longer period than anticipated at current yield levels rather than having the opportunity to reinvest cash flows at higher yields. The Company’s positioning of the balance sheet for rising interest rates has resulted in the purchase of floating rate corporate bonds, federal agency bonds, and short-term state and municipal bonds. As of September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, substantially all of the Company’s investment securities continue to be investment grade rated by one or more major rating agencies. In addition to monitoring credit rating agency evaluations, Management performs its own evaluations regarding the credit worthiness of the issuer or the securitized assets underlying asset-backed securities.

The Company’s procedures for evaluating investments in securities issued by states, municipalities and political subdivisions are in accordance with guidance issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, “Investing in Securities without Reliance on Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Agencies” (SR 12-15) and other regulatory guidance. Credit ratings are considered in our analysis only as a guide to the historical default rate associated with similarly-rated bonds.  There have been no significant differences in our internal analyses compared with the ratings assigned by the third party credit rating agencies.

The following tables summarize the total general obligation and revenue bonds issued by states and political subdivisions held in the Company’s investment securities portfolios as of the dates indicated identifying the state in which the issuing government municipality or agency operates.

At September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, the Company’s investment securities portfolios included securities issued by 755753 state and local government municipalities and agencies located within 4445 states with a fair value of $898.7$900.5 million.  The largest exposure to any one municipality or agency was $7.5$5.0 million (fair value) represented by threeone revenue bonds.bond.

  At March 31, 2015 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions:      
California $112,494  $115,635 
Texas  63,714   64,988 
Pennsylvania  48,664   49,617 
New Jersey  31,768   32,264 
Arizona  28,446   29,473 
Other (35 states)  272,832   278,831 
Total general obligation bonds $557,918  $570,808 
         
Revenue bonds:        
California $59,675  $62,238 
Pennsylvania  29,458   30,070 
Kentucky  19,937   20,512 
Iowa  18,208   18,959 
Colorado  18,512   18,941 
Indiana  16,783   16,920 
Other (31 states)  156,946   162,036 
Total revenue bonds $319,519  $329,676 
Total obligations of states and political subdivisions $877,437  $900,484 

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  At September 30, 2014 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions:      
General obligation bonds:      
California $107,912  $110,696 
Texas  56,651   57,715 
Pennsylvania  48,687   49,522 
Minnesota  27,968   28,357 
Arizona  27,458   28,324 
Other (34 states)  285,656   290,533 
Total general obligation bonds $554,332  $565,147 
         
Revenue bonds:        
California $60,290  $62,510 
Pennsylvania  28,843   29,441 
Iowa  18,243   18,925 
Colorado  18,123   18,361 
Indiana  17,270   17,130 
Kentucky  16,818   17,127 
Other (31 states)  166,249   170,107 
Total revenue bonds $325,836  $333,601 
Total obligations of states and political subdivisions $880,168  $898,748 

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At December 31, 2013,2014, the Company’s investment securities portfolios included securities issued by 808763 state and local government municipalities and agencies located within 4745 states with a fair value of $932.6$911.0 million.  The largest exposure to any one municipality or agency was $5.3$7.4 million (fair value) represented by twothree revenue bonds.

  At December 31, 2014 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions:      
General obligation bonds:      
California $107,997  $110,563 
Texas  65,292   66,162 
Pennsylvania  48,675   49,546 
Minnesota  33,524   33,840 
New Jersey  30,223   30,598 
Arizona  28,492   29,378 
Other (34 states)  249,513   254,043 
Total general obligation bonds $563,716  $574,130 
         
Revenue bonds:        
California $60,473  $62,788 
Pennsylvania  29,462   30,101 
Kentucky  19,975   20,370 
Iowa  18,225   18,898 
Colorado  18,532   18,862 
Indiana  16,865   16,859 
Other (31 states)  164,848   168,972 
Total revenue bonds $328,380  $336,850 
Total obligations of states and political subdivisions $892,096  $910,980 
 
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  At December 31, 2013 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions:      
General obligation bonds:      
California $119,215  $119,360 
Texas  57,433   56,594 
Pennsylvania  48,722   47,394 
Other (37 states)  375,640   371,215 
Total general obligation bonds $601,010  $594,563 
         
Revenue bonds:        
California $63,001  $64,246 
Pennsylvania  29,537   28,898 
Colorado  18,176   17,563 
Indiana  17,811   17,031 
Other (37 states)  213,254   210,336 
Total revenue bonds $341,779  $338,074 
Total obligations of states and political subdivisions $942,789  $932,637 

At September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, the revenue bonds in the Company’s investment securities portfolios were issued by state and local government municipalities and agencies to fund public services such as water utility, sewer utility, recreational and school facilities, and general public and economic improvements. The revenue bonds were payable from 24 revenue sources. The revenue sources that represent 5% or more individually of the total revenue bonds are summarized in the following table.

  At March 31, 2015 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Revenue bonds by revenue source      
Water $66,235  $69,172 
Sewer  48,421   49,930 
Sales tax  35,017   36,434 
Lease (renewal)  21,760   22,275 
Lease (abatement)  18,539   19,399 
College & University  18,506   18,819 
Other  111,041   113,647 
Total revenue bonds by revenue source $319,519  $329,676 
 
  At September 30, 2014 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Revenue bonds by revenue source      
Water $67,684  $70,093 
Sewer  47,857   49,061 
Sales tax  35,594   36,747 
Lease (abatement)  19,126   19,809 
Lease (renewal)  18,838   19,078 
College & University  16,553   16,813 
Other  120,184   122,000 
Total revenue bonds by revenue source $325,836  $333,601 
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At December 31, 2013,2014, the revenue bonds in the Company’s investment securities portfolios were issued by state and local government municipalities and agencies to fund public services such as water utility, sewer utility, recreational and school facilities, and general public and economic improvements. The revenue bonds were payable from 2725 revenue sources. The revenue sources that represent 5% or more individually of the total revenue bonds are summarized in the following table.

  At December 31, 2013 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (In thousands) 
Revenue bonds by revenue source      
Water $70,924  $70,948 
Sewer  49,625   48,911 
Sales tax  34,291   33,465 
Lease (abatement)  21,821   22,033 
Lease (renewal)  21,353   20,742 
Other  143,765   141,975 
Total revenue bonds by revenue source $341,779  $338,074 
  At December 31, 2014 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (In thousands)
Revenue bonds by revenue source      
Water $66,305  $68,885 
Sewer  48,461   49,773 
Sales tax  35,045   36,289 
Lease (renewal)  21,789   22,091 
Lease (abatement)  19,002   19,710 
College & University  17,655   17,849 
Other  120,123   122,253 
Total revenue bonds by revenue source $328,380  $336,850 
 
See Note 3 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information related to the investment securities.
 
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Loan Portfolio Credit Risk

The Company originates loans with the intent to hold such assets until principal is repaid. Management follows written loan underwriting policies and procedures which are approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors. Loans are underwritten following approved underwriting standards and lending authorities within a formalized organizational structure. The Board of Directors also approves independent real estate appraisers to be used in obtaining estimated values for real property serving as loan collateral. Prevailing economic trends and conditions are also taken into consideration in loan underwriting practices.

All loan applications must be for clearly defined legitimate purposes with a determinable primary source of repayment, and as appropriate, secondary sources of repayment. All loans are supported by appropriate documentation such as current financial statements, tax returns, credit reports, collateral information, guarantor asset verification, title reports, appraisals, and other relevant documentation.

Commercial loans represent term loans used to acquire durable business assets or revolving lines of credit used to finance working capital. Underwriting practices evaluate each borrower’s cash flow as the principal source of loan repayment. Commercial loans are generally secured by the borrower’s business assets as a secondary source of repayment. Commercial loans are evaluated for credit-worthiness based on prior loan performance, borrower financial information including cash flow, borrower net worth and aggregate debt.

Commercial real estate loans represent term loans used to acquire real estate to be operated by the borrower in a commercial capacity. Underwriting practices evaluate each borrower’s global cash flow as the principal source of loan repayment, independent appraisal of value of the property, and other relevant factors. Commercial real estate loans are generally secured by a first lien on the property as a secondary source of repayment.

Real estate construction loans represent the financing of real estate development. Loan principal disbursements are controlled through the use of project budgets, and disbursements are approved based on construction progress, which is validated by project site inspections. The real estate serves as collateral, secured by a first lien position on the property.

Residential real estate loans generally represent first lien mortgages used by the borrower to purchase or refinance a principal residence. For interest-rate risk purposes, the Company offers only fully-amortizing, adjustable-rate mortgages. In underwriting first lien mortgages, the Company evaluates each borrower’s ability to repay the loan, an independent appraisal of the value of the property, and other relevant factors. The Company does not offer riskier mortgage products, such as “interest-only” mortgages and “negative amortization” mortgages.

For loans secured by real estate, the Bank requires title insurance to insure the status of its lien and each borrower is obligated to insure the real estate collateral, naming the Company as loss payee, in an amount sufficient to repay the principal amount outstanding in the event of a property casualty loss.

Consumer loans are predominantly comprised of indirect automobile loans with underwriting based on credit history and scores, personal income, debt service capacity, and collateral values.
  At September 30,  At December 31, 
  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Commercial $388,918  $364,159 
Commercial real estate  733,171   799,019 
Construction  12,705   13,896 
Residential real estate  159,982   185,057 
Consumer installment and other  437,606   465,613 
Total $1,732,382  $1,827,744 

The Company extends loans to commercial and consumer customers in Northern and Central California. These lending activities expose the Company to the risk borrowers will default, causing loan losses. The Company’s lending activities are exposed to various qualitative risks. All loan segments are exposed to risks inherent in the economy and market conditions. Significant risk characteristics related to the commercial loan segment include the borrowers’ business performance and financial condition, and the value of collateral for secured loans. Significant risk characteristics related to the commercial real estate segment include the borrowers’ business performance and the value of properties collateralizing the loans. Significant risk characteristics related to the construction loan segment include the borrowers’ performance in successfully developing the real estate into the intended purpose and the value of the property collateralizing the loans. Significant risk characteristics related to the residential real estate segment include the borrowers’ financial wherewithal to service the mortgages and the value of the property collateralizing the loans. Significant risk characteristics related to the consumer loan segment include the financial condition of the borrowers and the value of collateral securing the loans.

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The preparation of the financial statements requires Management to estimate the amount of losses inherent in the loan portfolio and establish an allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is established by assessing a provision for loan losses against the Company’s earnings. In estimating credit losses, Management must exercise judgment in evaluating information deemed relevant, such as financial information regarding individual borrowers, overall credit loss experience, the amount of past due, nonperforming and classified loans, recommendations of regulatory authorities, prevailing economic conditions and other information. The amount of ultimate losses on the loan portfolio can vary from the estimated amounts. Management follows a systematic methodology to estimate loss potential in an effort to reduce the differences between estimated and actual losses.

The Company closely monitors the markets in which it conducts its lending operations and follows a strategy to control exposure to loans with high credit risk. The Bank’s organization structure separates the functions of business development and loan underwriting; Management believes this segregation of duties avoids inherent conflicts of combining business development and loan approval functions. In measuring and managing credit risk, the Company adheres to the following practices.

·The Bank maintains a Loan Review Department which reports directly to the Board of Directors. The Loan Review Department performs independent evaluations of loans and assigns credit risk grades to evaluated loans using grading standards employed by bank regulatory agencies. Those loans judged to carry higher risk attributes are referred to as “classified loans.” Classified loans receive elevated management attention to maximize collection.
 
·The Bank maintains two loan administration offices whose sole responsibility is to manage and collect classified loans.
 
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Classified loans with higher levels of credit risk are further designated as “nonaccrual loans.” Management places classified loans on nonaccrual status when full collection of contractual interest and principal payments is in doubt. Uncollected interest previously accrued on loans placed on nonaccrual status is reversed as a charge against interest income. The Company does not accrue interest income on loans following placement on nonaccrual status. Interest payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied to reduce the carrying amount of the loan unless the carrying amount is well secured by loan collateral. “Nonperforming assets” include nonaccrual loans, loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing, and repossessed loan collateral (commonly referred to as “Other Real Estate Owned”).

The former County Bank loans and repossessed loan collateral were purchased from the FDIC with indemnifying loss-sharing agreements. The loss-sharing agreement on single-family residential real estate assets expires February 6, 2019. The loss-sharing agreement on non-single-family residential real estate assets expired February 6, 2014 as to losses and expires February 6, 2017 as to loss recoveries; the Company reclassified assets for which loss indemnification expired during the first quarter 2014 from “purchased covered” to “purchased non-covered”.recoveries.


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Nonperforming Assets         
  At March 31,  At December 31, 
  2015  2014  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Originated:         
Nonperforming nonaccrual loans $3,315  $4,784  $5,296 
Performing nonaccrual loans  26   39   13 
Total nonaccrual loans  3,341   4,823   5,309 
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due  191   196   502 
Total nonperforming loans  3,532   5,019   5,811 
Other real estate owned  5,483   5,347   4,809 
Total nonperforming assets $9,015  $10,366  $10,620 
             
Purchased covered:            
Nonperforming nonaccrual loans $-  $86  $297 
Performing nonaccrual loans  -   -   - 
Total nonaccrual loans  -   86   297 
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due  -   -   - 
Total nonperforming loans  -   86   297 
Other real estate owned  486   585   - 
Total nonperforming assets $486  $671  $297 
             
Purchased non-covered:            
Nonperforming nonaccrual loans $8,952  $11,578  $11,901 
Performing nonaccrual loans  1,093   902   97 
Total nonaccrual loans  10,045   12,480   11,998 
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due  -   209   - 
Total nonperforming loans  10,045   12,689   11,998 
Other real estate owned  3,264   6,254   1,565 
Total nonperforming assets $13,309  $18,943  $13,563 
             
Total nonperforming assets $22,810  $29,980  $24,480 


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Nonperforming Assets         
  At September 30,  At December 31, 
  2014  2013  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Originated:         
Nonperforming nonaccrual loans $4,696  $5,786  $5,301 
Performing nonaccrual loans  13   1,093   75 
Total nonaccrual loans  4,709   6,879   5,376 
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due  342   392   410 
Total nonperforming loans  5,051   7,271   5,786 
Other real estate owned  5,123   3,162   5,527 
Total nonperforming assets $10,174  $10,433  $11,313 
             
Purchased covered:            
Nonperforming nonaccrual loans $295  $24,348  $11,672 
Performing nonaccrual loans  -   1,937   636 
Total nonaccrual loans  295   26,285   12,308 
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due  -   23   - 
Total nonperforming loans  295   26,308   12,308 
Other real estate owned  585   9,273   7,793 
Total nonperforming assets $880  $35,581  $20,101 
             
Purchased non-covered:            
Nonperforming nonaccrual loans $12,745  $2,664  $2,920 
Performing nonaccrual loans  552   701   698 
Total nonaccrual loans  13,297   3,365   3,618 
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due  76   -   - 
Total nonperforming loans  13,373   3,365   3,618 
Other real estate owned  1,565   2,535   - 
Total nonperforming assets $14,938  $5,900  $3,618 
             
Total nonperforming assets $25,992  $51,914  $35,032 

The Bank’s commercialAt March 31, 2015, one purchased non-covered nonperforming nonaccrual loan customers are primarily small businesses and professionals. As a result, average loan balances are relatively small, providing risk diversification within the overall loan portfolio. At September 30, 2014, the Bank’s nonaccrual loans reflected this diversification: nonaccrual originated loans withhad a carrying value totaling $5 million comprised nine borrowers, andof $6,330 thousand; such loan is secured by commercial real estate. The remaining twenty nonaccrual purchased loans with aheld at March 31, 2015 had an average carrying value totaling $14 million comprised fifteen borrowers.of $353 thousand, the largest carrying value was $1,364 thousand.

Management believes the overall credit quality of the loan portfolio is reasonably stable; however, classified and nonperforming assets could fluctuate from period to period. The performance of any individual loan can be affected by external factors such as the interest rate environment, economic conditions, and collateral values or factors particular to the borrower. No assurance can be given that additional increases in nonaccrual and delinquent loans will not occur in the future.
 
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Allowance for Credit Losses

The Company’s allowance for credit losses represents Management’s estimate of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. In evaluating credit risk for loans, Management measures loss potential of the carrying value of loans. As described above, payments received on nonaccrual loans may be applied against the principal balance of the loans until such time as full collection of the remaining recorded balance is expected. Further, thethe carrying value of purchased loans includes fair value discounts assigned at the time of purchase under the provisions of FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations, and FASB ASC 310-30, Loans or Debt Securities with Deteriorated Credit Quality. The allowance for credit losses represents Management’s estimate of credit losses in excess of these reductions to the carrying value of loans within the loan portfolio.
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The following table summarizes the allowance for credit losses, chargeoffs and recoveries of the Company for the periods indicated:
  For the Three Months  For the Nine Months 
  Ended September 30, 
  2014  2013  2014  2013 
  (In thousands) 
Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses            
Balance, beginning of period $35,091  $33,619  $34,386  $32,927 
Provision for loan losses  600   1,800   2,600   6,400 
Provision for unfunded commitments  -   -   -   - 
Loans charged off                
Commercial  (905)  (637)  (1,114)  (2,687)
Commercial real estate  -   (117)  -   (656)
Real estate construction  -   -   -   - 
Real estate residential  -   -   (30)  (109)
Consumer installment and other  (916)  (909)  (3,217)  (3,114)
Purchased covered loans  -   (79)  -   (955)
Purchased non-covered loans  -   -   (260)  (116)
Total chargeoffs  (1,821)  (1,742)  (4,621)  (7,637)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off                
Commercial  229   326   516   1,084 
Commercial real estate  15   30   193   128 
Real estate construction  -   -   3   - 
Real estate residential  -   -   -   - 
Consumer installment and other  297   516   1,315   1,624 
Purchased covered loans  -   60   -   83 
Purchased non-covered loans  51   -   70   - 
Total recoveries  592   932   2,097   2,919 
Net loan losses  (1,229)  (810)  (2,524)  (4,718)
Balance, end of period $34,462  $34,609  $34,462  $34,609 
Components:                
Allowance for loan losses $31,769  $31,916         
Liability for off-balance sheet credit exposure  2,693   2,693         
Allowance for credit losses $34,462  $34,609         
Net loan (losses) recoveries:                
Originated loans $(1,280) $(791) $(2,334) $(3,730)
Purchased covered loans  -   (19)  -   (872)
Purchased non-covered loans  51   -   (190)  (116)
Net loan losses as a percentage of                
average total loans (annualized)  0.28%  0.17%  0.19%  0.32%

  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2015  2014  2014 
  (In thousands) 
Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses         
Balance, beginning of period $34,178  $34,386  $34,462 
Provision for loan losses  -   1,000   200 
Provision for unfunded commitments  -   -   - 
Loans charged off            
Commercial  (60)  (60)  (776)
Commercial real estate  -   -   (762)
Consumer installment and other  (995)  (999)  (997)
Purchased covered loans  -   (260)  - 
Purchased non-covered loans  (35)  -   (262)
Total chargeoffs  (1,090)  (1,319)  (2,797)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off            
Commercial  180   168   1,734 
Commercial real estate  15   163   20 
Construction  -   3   - 
Consumer installment and other  590   400   554 
Purchased non-covered loans  7   1   5 
Total recoveries  792   735   2,313 
Net loan (losses)  (298)  (584)  (484)
Balance, end of period $33,880  $34,802  $34,178 
Components:            
Allowance for loan losses $31,187  $32,109  $31,485 
Liability for off-balance sheet credit exposure  2,693   2,693   2,693 
Allowance for credit losses $33,880  $34,802  $34,178 
Net loan losses:            
Originated loans $(270) $(325) $(227)
Purchased covered loans  -   (260)  - 
Purchased non-covered loans  (28)  -   (257)
Net loan losses as a percentage of            
average total loans (annualized)  0.07%  0.13%  0.11%

The Company's allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level considered appropriate to provide for losses that can be estimated based upon specific and general conditions. These include conditions unique to individual borrowers, as well as overall credit loss experience, the amount of past due, nonperforming and classified loans, the amount of non-indemnified purchased loans, FDIC loss-sharing indemnification, recommendations of regulatory authorities, prevailing economic conditions and other factors. A portion of the allowance is specificallyindividually allocated to impaired loans whose full collectability of principal is uncertain. Such allocations are determined by Management based on loan-by-loan analyses. The Company evaluates all classified loans and nonaccrual loans with outstanding principal balances in excess of $500 thousand which are classified or on nonaccrual status and all “troubled debt restructured” loans for impairment. A second allocationThe remainder of the loan portfolio is collectively evaluated for impairment based in part on quantitative analyses of historical credit loss experience in which historical originated classified credit balances are analyzed using a statistical modelof loan portfolio segments to determine standard loss rates for originated loans.each segment. The results of this analysisloss rate for each loan portfolio segment reflects both the historical loss experience during a look-back period and the loss emergence period. During 2014, the Company refined its processes used to measure look-back periods and loss emergence periods. The loss rates are applied to originated classifiedsegmented loan balances to allocate the allowance to the respective segments of the loan portfolio. In addition, originated loans with similar characteristics not usually criticized using regulatory guidelines are analyzed based on the historical loss rates and delinquency trends, grouped by the number of days the payments on these loans are delinquent. Last, allocations are made to originated non-classified commercial and commercial real estate loans based on historical loss rates and other statistical data.

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Purchased loans were recorded on the date of purchase at estimated fair value; fair value discounts include a component for estimated credit losses. The Company evaluates all nonaccrual purchased loans with outstanding principal balances in excess of $500 thousand for impairment; the impaired loan value is compared to the recorded investment in the loan, which has been reduced by the credit default discount estimated on the date of purchase. If Management’s impairment analysis determines the impaired loan value is less than the recorded investment in the purchased loan, an allocation of the allowance for credit losses is established net of estimated FDIC indemnification.for the deficiency. For all other purchased loan portfolio segments, Management applies the standard loss rates to the purchased loan portfolio segments to determine initial allocations of the allowance. Further, liquidating purchased consumer installment loans Management evaluates post-acquisitionare evaluated separately by applying historical creditloss rates to forecasted liquidating principal balances to initially measure losses oninherent in this portfolio segment. The initial allocations of the allowance to purchased loans,loan portfolio segments are compared to credit default discounts on purchased loans, and other dataascribed to evaluate the likelihood of realizing the recorded investment of purchased loans.each segment. Management establishes allocations of the allowance for credit losses for any estimated deficiency.

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The remainder of the allowance is considered to be unallocated. The unallocated allowance is established to provide for probable losses that have been incurred as of the reporting date but not reflected in the allocated allowance. The unallocated allowance addresses additional qualitative factors consistent with Management's analysis of the level of risks inherent in the loan portfolio, which are related to the risks of the Company's general lending activity. Included in the unallocated allowance is the risk of losses that are attributable to national or local economic or industry trends which have occurred but have not yet been recognized in loan chargeoff history (external factors). The primary external factorsfactor evaluated by the Company and the judgmental amount of unallocated reserve assigned by Management as of September 30, 2014 are:March 31, 2015 are economic and business conditions $1.4 million, external competitive issues $900 thousand, and other factors.$1.7 million. Also included in the unallocated allowance is the risk of losses attributable to general attributes of the Company's loan portfolio and credit administration (internal factors). The internal factors evaluated by the Company and the judgmental amount of unallocated reserve assigned by Management are: loan review system $900 thousand,$1.8 million, adequacy of lending Management and staff $900 thousand, loan policies and procedures $1.0$1.7 million, concentrations of credit $1.0$3.2 million, and other factors. By their nature, these risks are not readily allocable to any specific loan category in a statistically meaningful manner and are difficult to quantify with a specific number. Management assigns a range of estimated risk to the qualitative risk factors described above based on Management's judgment as to the level of risk, and assigns a quantitative risk factor from the range of loss estimates to determine the appropriate level of the unallocated portion of the allowance.
  Allowance for Credit Losses 
  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 
              Consumer  Purchased  Purchased       
     Commercial     Residential  Installment  Non-covered  Covered       
  Commercial  Real Estate  Construction  Real Estate  and Other  Loans  Loans  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
Balance at beginning of period $5,297  $10,664  $442  $409  $2,055  $2,707  $-  $10,824  $32,398 
Additions:                                    
Provision  (269)  (640)  -   (17)  802   (184)  -   908   600 
Deductions:                                    
Chargeoffs  (905)  -   -   -   (916)  -   -   -   (1,821)
Recoveries  229   15   -   -   297   51   -   -   592 
Net loan (losses) recoveries  (676)  15   -   -   (619)  51   -   -   (1,229)
Balance at end of period  4,352   10,039   442   392   2,238   2,574   -   11,732   31,769 
Liability for off-balance sheet credit exposure  1,706   24   105   -   451   131   -   276   2,693 
Total allowance for credit losses $6,058  $10,063  $547  $392  $2,689  $2,705  $-  $12,008  $34,462 


  Allowance for Credit Losses 
  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 
              Consumer  Purchased  Purchased       
     Commercial     Residential  Installment  Non-covered  Covered       
  Commercial  Real Estate  Construction  Real Estate  and Other  Loans  Loans  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
Balance at beginning of period $4,005  $12,070  $602  $405  $3,198  $-  $1,561  $9,852  $31,693 
Additions:                                    
Provision  945   (2,224)  (163)  17   942   1,203   -   1,880   2,600 
Deductions:                                    
Chargeoffs  (1,114)  -   -   (30)  (3,217)  (260)  -   -   (4,621)
Recoveries  516   193   3   -   1,315   70   -   -   2,097 
Net loan recoveries (losses)  (598)  193   3   (30)  (1,902)  (190)  -   -   (2,524)
Indemnification expiration  -   -   -   -   -   1,561   (1,561)  -   - 
Balance at end of period  4,352   10,039   442   392   2,238   2,574   -   11,732   31,769 
Liability for off-balance sheet credit exposure  1,706   24   105   -   451   131   -   276   2,693 
Total allowance for credit losses $6,058  $10,063  $547  $392  $2,689  $2,705  $-  $12,008  $34,462 

  
Allowance for Loan Losses
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
and Other
  
Purchased
Non-covered
Loans
  
Purchased
Covered
Loans
  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
Balance at beginning of period $5,460  $4,245  $644  $2,241  $7,717  $2,120  $-  $9,058  $31,485 
Additions:                                    
Provision  (110)  (137)  86   (101)  (281)  247   -   296   - 
Deductions:                                    
Chargeoffs  (60)      -       (995)  (35)  -   -   (1,090)
Recoveries  180   15   -   -   590   7   -   -   792 
Net loan recoveries (losses)  120   15   -   -   (405)  (28)  -   -   (298)
Total allowance for loan losses $5,470  $4,123  $730  $2,140  $7,031  $2,339  $0  $9,354  $31,187 
 
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Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Evaluated for Impairment
At March 31, 2015
 
  Commercial  Commercial Real Estate  Construction  Residential Real Estate  Consumer Installment and Other  Purchased Non-covered Loans  Purchased Covered Loans  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
Individually evaluated for impairment $493  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $493 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  4,977   4,123   730   2,140   7,031   2,339   -   9,354   30,694 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $5,470  $4,123  $730  $2,140  $7,031  $2,339  $-  $9,354  $31,187 
Carrying value of loans:                                    
Individually evaluated for impairment $12,459  $597  $-  $574  $599  $10,740  $-  $-  $24,969 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  379,404   548,339   12,438   139,760   371,376   186,835   16,107   -   1,654,259 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   4,434   222   -   4,656 
Total $391,863  $548,936  $12,438  $140,334  $371,975  $202,009  $16,329  $-  $1,683,884 
 
  Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Evaluated for Impairment 
  At September 30, 2014 
  Commercial  
Commercial
Real Estate
  Construction  
Residential
Real Estate
  
Consumer
Installment
and Other
  
Purchased
Non-covered
Loans
  
Purchased
Covered
Loans
  Unallocated  Total 
  (In thousands) 
Allowance for credit losses:                           
Individually evaluated for impairment $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $892  $-  $-  $892 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  6,058   10,063   547   392   2,689   1,813   -   12,008   33,570 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Total $6,058  $10,063  $547  $392  $2,689  $2,705  $-  $12,008  $34,462 
Carrying value of loans:                                    
Individually evaluated for impairment $2,714  $3,037  $-  $-  $-  $13,118  $-  $-  $18,869 
Collectively evaluated for impairment  367,346   570,142   9,824   156,794   379,708   207,764   17,291   -   1,708,869 
Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration  -   -   -   -   -   4,412   232   -   4,644 
Total $370,060  $573,179  $9,824  $156,794  $379,708  $225,294  $17,523  $-  $1,732,382 

Management considers the $34.5$33.9 million allowance for credit losses to be adequate as a reserve against credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.

See Note 4 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information related to the loan portfolio, loan portfolio credit risk, and allowance for credit losses.

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Asset/Liability and Market Risk Management

Asset/liability management involves the evaluation, monitoring and management of interest rate risk, market risk, liquidity and funding. The fundamental objective of the Company's management of assets and liabilities is to maximize its economic value while maintaining adequate liquidity and a conservative level of interest rate risk.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is a significant market risk affecting the Company. Many factors affect the Company’s exposure to interest rates, such as general economic and financial conditions, customer preferences, historical pricing relationships, and re-pricing characteristics of financial instruments.  Assets and liabilities may mature or re-price at different times. Assets and liabilities may re-price at the same time but by different amounts. Short-term and long-term market interest rates may change by different amounts. The timing and amount of cash flows of various assets or liabilities may shorten or lengthen as interest rates change. In addition, the changing levels of interest rates may have an impact on loan demand, demand for various deposit products, credit losses, and other elements of earnings such as account analysis fees on commercial deposit accounts and correspondent bank service charges.

The Company’s earnings are affected not only by general economic conditions, but also by the monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. and its agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve Board (the “FRB”).  The monetary policies of the FRB can influence the overall growth of loans, investment securities, and deposits and the level of interest rates earned on assets and paid for liabilities.  The nature and impact of future changes in monetary policies are generally not predictable.

The Federal Open Market Committee’s September 17, 2014April 29, 2015 press release stated “The Committee's sizable and still-increasing holdings of longer-term securities should maintain downward pressure on longer-term interest rates, support mortgage markets, and help to make broader financial conditions more accommodative, which in turn should promote a stronger economic recovery and help to ensure that inflation, over time, is at the rate most consistent with the Committee's dual mandate… To“To support continued progress toward maximum employment and price stability, the Committee today reaffirmed its view that a highly accommodative stance of monetary policy remains appropriate. In determining how long to maintain the current 0 to 1/4 percent target range for the federal funds rate remains appropriate. In determining how long to maintain this target range, the Committee will assess progress--both realized and expected--toward its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation. This assessment will take into account a wide range of information, including measures of labor market conditions, indicators of inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and readings on financial and international developments. The Committee anticipates that it will be appropriate to raise the target range for the federal funds rate when it has seen further improvement in the labor market and is reasonably confident that inflation will move back to its 2 percent objective over the medium term.… When the Committee decides to begin to remove policy accommodation, it will take a balanced approach consistent with its longer-run goals of maximum employment and inflation of 2 percent. The Committee currently anticipates that, even after employment and inflation are near mandate-consistent levels, economic conditions may, for some time, warrant keeping the target federal funds rate below levels the Committee views as normal in the longer run.”  In this context, Management’s most likely earnings forecast for the twelve months ending September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 assumes market interest rates will either remain relatively stable and yields on newly originated or refinanced loans and on purchased investment securitiesshort-term rates will reflect current interest rates, which are generally lower than yields on the Company’s older dated loans and investment securities.rise gradually.

In adjusting the Company's asset/liability position, Management attempts to manage interest rate risk while enhancing the net interest margin and net interest income. At times, depending on expected increases or decreases in general interest rates, the relationship between long and short term interest rates, market conditions and competitive factors, Management may adjust the Company's interest rate risk position in order to manage its net interest margin and net interest income. The Company's results of operations and net portfolio values remain subject to changes in interest rates and to fluctuations in the difference between long and short term interest rates.

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The Company’s asset and liability position ranged from risk neutral towas slightly “liability“asset sensitive” at September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, depending on the interest rate assumptions applied to the simulation model employed by Management to measure interest rate risk. A “liabilityAn “asset sensitive” position results in a slightly larger change in interest expenseincome than in interest incomeexpense resulting from application of assumed interest rate changes. Simulation estimates depend on, and will change with, the size and mix of the actual and projected balance sheet at the time of each simulation. Management’s interest rate risk management is currently biased toward stable interest rates in the near-term, and ultimately, rising interest rates. Management continues to monitor the interest rate environment as well as economic conditions and other factors it deems relevant in managing the Company's exposure to interest rate risk.

The Company does not currently engage in trading activities or use derivative instruments to control interest rate risk, even though such activities may be permitted with the approval of the Company's Board of Directors.

Market Risk - Equity Markets

Equity price risk can affect the Company. As an example, any preferred or common stock holdings, as permitted by banking regulations, can fluctuate in value. Management regularly assesses the extent and duration of any declines in market value, the causes of such declines, the likelihood of a recovery in market value, and its intent to hold securities until a recovery in value occurs. Declines in value of preferred or common stock holdings that are deemed “other than temporary” could result in loss recognition in the Company's income statement.

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Fluctuations in the Company's common stock price can impact the Company's financial results in several ways. First, the Company has regularly repurchased and retired its common stock; the market price paid to retire the Company's common stock can affect the level of the Company's shareholders' equity, cash flows and shares outstanding. Second, the Company's common stock price impacts the number of dilutive equivalent shares used to compute diluted earnings per share. Third, fluctuations in the Company's common stock price can motivate holders of options to purchase Company common stock through the exercise of such options thereby increasing the number of shares outstanding. Finally, the amount of compensation expense associated with share based compensation fluctuates with changes in and the volatility of the Company's common stock price.

Market Risk - Other

Market values of loan collateral can directly impact the level of loan charge-offs and the provision for loan losses. The financial condition and liquidity of debtors issuing bonds and debtors whose mortgages or other obligations are securitized can directly impact the credit quality of the Company’s investment portfolio requiring the Company to recognize other than temporary impairment charges. Other types of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange risk and commodity price risk, are not significant in the normal course of the Company's business activities.

Liquidity and Funding

The objective of liquidity management is to manage cash flow and liquidity reserves so that they are adequate to fund the Company's operations and meet obligations and other commitments on a timely basis and at a reasonable cost. The Company achieves this objective through the selection of asset and liability maturity mixes that it believes best meet its needs. The Company's liquidity position is enhanced by its ability to raise additional funds as needed in the wholesale markets.

In recent years, the Company's deposit base has provided the majority of the Company's funding requirements. This relatively stable and low-cost source of funds, along with shareholders' equity, provided 97 percent of funding for average total assets in the first nine months of 2014quarter 2015 and 2013.2014. The stability of the Company’s funding from customer deposits is in part reliant on the confidence clients have in the Company. The Company places a very high priority in maintaining this confidence through conservative credit and capital management practices and by maintaining an appropriate level of liquidity reserves.

DuringIn the first nine months ofquarter 2015 and 2014, and 2013, non-deposit funding has continued to be provided by short-term borrowings a term repurchase agreement, and Federal Home Loan Bank advances until repayment in January 2015, and additionally, long-term debt for the first nine months of 2013.a term repurchase agreement until repayment in August 2014. These non-deposit sources of funds comprise a modest portion of total funding.

Liquidity is further provided by assets such as balances held at the Federal Reserve Bank, investment securities, and amortizing loans. The Company's investment securities portfolio provides a substantial secondary liquidity reserve. The Company held $2.4$2.8 billion in total investment securities at September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015. Under certain deposit, borrowing and other arrangements, the Company must hold and pledge investment securities as collateral. At September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, such collateral requirements totaled approximately $773$720 million.

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Liquidity risk can result from the mismatching of asset and liability cash flows, or from disruptions in the financial markets. The Company performs liquidity stress tests on a periodic basis to evaluate the sustainability of its liquidity. Under the stress testing, the Company assumes outflows of funds increase beyond expected levels. Measurement of such heightened outflows considers the composition of the Company’s deposit base, including any concentration of deposits, non-deposit funding such as short-term borrowings and Federal Home Loan Bank advances, and unfunded lending commitments. The Company evaluates its stock of highly liquid assets to meet the assumed higher levels of outflows. Highly liquid assets include cash and amounts due from other banks from daily transaction settlements, reduced by branch cash needs and Federal Reserve Bank reserve requirements, and investment securities based on regulatory risk-weighting guidelines. Based on the results of the most recent liquidity stress test, Management is satisfied with the liquidity condition of the Bank and the Company. However, no assurance can be given the Bank or Company will not experience a period of reduced liquidity.

Management will monitor the Company’s cash levels throughout 2014.2015. Loan demand from credit-worthy borrowers will be dictated by economic and competitive conditions. The Company aggressively solicits non-interest bearing demand deposits and money market checking deposits, which are the least sensitive to changes in interest rates. The growth of these deposit balances is subject to heightened competition, the success of the Company's sales efforts, delivery of superior customer service, new regulations and market conditions. The Company does not aggressively solicit higher-costing time deposits; as a result, Management anticipates such deposits will decline. Changes in interest rates, most notably rising interest rates, could impact deposit volumes. Depending on economic conditions, interest rate levels, and a variety of other conditions, deposit growth may be used to fund loans, reduce borrowings or purchase investment securities. However, due to possible concerns such as uncertainty in the general economic environment, competition and political uncertainty, loan demand and levels of customer deposits are not certain. Shareholder dividends are expected to continue subject to the Board's discretion and continuing evaluation of capital levels, earnings, asset quality and other factors.

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Westamerica Bancorporation ("Parent Company") is a separate entity apart from Westamerica Bank (“Bank”) and must provide for its own liquidity. In addition to its operating expenses, the Parent Company is responsible for the payment of dividends declared for its shareholders, and interest and principal on any outstanding debt. Substantially all of the Parent Company's revenues are obtained from subsidiary dividends and service fees. The

In the first quarter 2015, the Bank’s dividends paid to the Parent Company provided adequate cash flow for the Parent Company to pay shareholder dividends of $10 million and retire common stock in the amount of $8 million. In the first quarter 2014, the Bank’s dividends paid to the Parent Company and proceeds from the exercise of stock options provided adequate cash flow for the Parent Company in the first nine months of 2014 and 2013 to pay shareholder dividends of $30$10 million in each period, and retire common stock in the amount of $45 million and $40 million, respectively.$23 million. Payment of dividends to the Parent Company by the Bank is limited under California and Federal laws. The Company believes these regulatory dividend restrictions will not have an impact on the Parent Company's ability to meet its ongoing cash obligations.

Capital Resources

The Company has historically generated high levels of earnings, which provides a means of raising capital. The Company's net income as aan annualized percentage of average shareholders' equity (“return on equity” or “ROE”) has been 11.6% (annualized)11.4% in the first nine months ofquarter 2015, 11.6% in 2014 and 12.5% in 2013 and 14.9% in 2012.2013. The Company also raises capital as employees exercise stock options. CapitalThere was no capital raised through the exercise of stock options totaledin the first quarter 2015 compared with $12.4 million in the first nine months of 2014 and $21.5 million in 2013 and $7.6 million in 2012.2013.

The Company paid common dividends totaling $29.9$9.8 million in the first nine months ofquarter 2015, $39.8 million in 2014 and $40.1 million in 2013, and $41.0 million in 2012, which represent dividends per common share of $1.14,$0.38, $1.52 and $1.49, and $1.48, respectively. The Company's earnings have historically exceeded dividends paid to shareholders. The amount of earnings in excess of dividends provides the Company resources to finance growth and maintain appropriate levels of shareholders' equity. In the absence of profitable growth opportunities, the Company has repurchased and retired its common stock as another means to return earnings to shareholders. The Company repurchased and retired 883183 thousand shares valued at $44.8$7.9 million in the first nine months ofquarter 2015, 1.0 million shares valued at $52.7 million in 2014 and 1.2 million shares valued at $57.3 million in 2013 and 1.1 million shares valued at $51.5 million in 2012.2013.

The Company's primary capital resource is shareholders' equity, which was $533.4$527.4 million at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 compared with $542.9$526.6 million at December 31, 2013.2014. The Company's ratio of equity to total assets was 10.68%10.47% at September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 11.20%10.46% at December 31, 2013.2014.

The Company performs capital stress tests on a periodic basis to evaluate the sustainability of its capital. Under the stress testing, the Company assumes various scenarios such as deteriorating economic and operating conditions, unanticipated asset devaluations, and significant operational lapses. The Company measures the impact of these scenarios on its earnings and capital. Based on the results of the most recent stress tests, Management is satisfied with the capital condition of the Bank and the Company. However, no assurance can be given the Bank or Company will not experience a period of reduced earnings or a reduction in capital from unanticipated events and circumstances.

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Capital to Risk-Adjusted Assets

The following summarizes the ratios of regulatory capital to risk-adjusted assets for the Company on the dates indicated:

           Minimum  Well-capitalized 
  At September 30,  At December 31,  Regulatory  by Regulatory 
  2014  2013  2013  Requirement  Definition 
                
Tier I Capital  13.61%  14.59%  14.71%  4.00%  6.00%
Total Capital  15.03%  15.99%  16.18%  8.00%  10.00%
Leverage ratio  8.12%  8.61%  8.55%  4.00%  5.00%

The following summarizes the ratios of capital to risk-adjusted assets for the Bank on the dates indicated:

           Minimum  Well-capitalized 
  At September 30,  At December 31,  Regulatory  by Regulatory 
  2014  2013  2013  Requirement  Definition 
                
Tier I Capital  12.36%  13.37%  13.26%  4.00%  6.00%
Total Capital  14.00%  14.97%  14.93%  8.00%  10.00%
Leverage ratio  7.33%  7.84%  7.67%  4.00%  5.00%
FDIC-indemnified assets are generally 20% risk-weighted. The FDIC indemnification expires on February 6, 2019 as to single-family residential real estate indemnified assets and expired on February 6, 2014 as to non-single-family residential real estate indemnified assets. Subsequent to such dates, previously FDIC-indemnified assets will generally be included in the 100% risk-weight category. The expiration of FDIC indemnification related to non-single-family residential real estate assets on February 6, 2014 caused an increase in risk-weighted assets, and a corresponding decline in the Tier 1 and Total Capital ratios.

On July 2, 2013, the Federal Reserve Board approved a final rule that implements changes to the regulatory capital framework for all banking organizations. The rule’s provisions which would most affect the regulatory capital requirements of the Company and the Bank:

·Introduce a new “Common Equity Tier 1” capital measurement,
·Establish higher minimum levels of capital,
·Introduce a “capital conservation buffer,”
·Increase the risk-weighting of certain assets, and
·Establish limits on the amount of deferred tax assets with any excess treated as a deduction from Tier 1 capital.

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Under the final rule, a banking organization that is not subject to the “advanced approaches rule” may make a one-time election not to include most elements of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, including net-of-tax unrealized gains and losses on available for sale investment securities, in regulatory capital. Neither the Company nor the Bank are subject to the “advanced approaches rule” and intend to makemade the election not to include most elements of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in regulatory capital.

Generally, bankingBanking organizations that are not subject to the “advanced approaches rule” must beginbegan complying with the final rule on January 1, 2015; on such date, the Company and the Bank becomebecame subject to the revised definitions of regulatory capital, the new minimum regulatory capital ratios, and various regulatory capital adjustments and deductions according to transition provisions and timelines. All banking organizations must beginbegan calculating standardized total risk-weighted assets on January 1, 2015. The transition period for the capital conservation buffer for all banking organizations will begin on January 1, 2016 and end January 1, 2019. Any bank subject to the rule which is unable to maintain its “capital conservation buffer” will be restricted in the payment of discretionary executive compensation and shareholder distributions, such as dividends and share repurchases.

The final rule doesdid not supersede provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA) requiring federal banking agencies to take prompt corrective action (PCA) to resolve problems of insured depository institutions. The final rule revisesrevised the PCA thresholds to incorporate the higher minimum levels of capital, including the newly proposed “common equity tier 1” ratio.

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Management has evaluated theThe capital structure and assetsratios for the Company and the Bank as of September 30, 2014 assumingunder the Federal Reserve’s final rule was currently fully phased-in. Based on this evaluation,new capital framework are presented in the Company and the Bank currently maintain capital in excess of all the final rule regulatory ratios, as follows:table below.

  At March 31, 2015  
Transitional
Minimum
Regulatory
Requirement
Effective
  
Minimum
Regulatory
Requirement (1)
Effective
  
Well-capitalized
by Regulatory
Definition
Under FDICIA
Effective
 
  Company  Bank  January 1, 2015  January 1, 2019  January 1, 2015 
                
Common Equity Tier I Capital  12.54%  11.35%  4.50%  7.00%  6.50%
Tier I Capital  12.54%  11.35%  6.00%  8.50%  8.00%
Total Capital  13.08%  12.05%  8.00%  10.50%  10.00%
Leverage Ratio  7.88%  7.09%  4.00%  4.00%  5.00%
        Final Rule       
  Final Rule     Minimum       
  Minimum  "Well-capitalized"  Plus "Capital  Proforma Measurements as of 
  Capital  Under PCA  Conservation  September 30, 2014 Assuming Final 
  Requirement  Proposal  Buffer"  Rule Fully Phased-in 
           Company  Bank 
Capital Measurement:               
Leverage  4.00%  5.00%  4.00%  8.12%  7.33%
Common Equity Tier 1  4.50%  6.50%  7.00%  13.56%  12.31%
Tier I Capital  6.00%  8.00%  8.50%  13.56%  12.31%
Total Capital  8.00%  10.00%  10.50%  14.97%  13.94%
(1) Includes 2.5% capital conservation buffer.

The Company and the Bank intend to maintain regulatory capital in excess of the highest regulatory standard. The Company and the Bank routinely project capital levels by analyzing forecasted earnings, credit quality, securities valuations, shareholder dividends, asset volumes, share repurchase activity, stock option exercise proceeds, and other factors. Based on current capital projections, the Company and the Bank expect to maintain regulatory capital levels exceeding the highest effective regulatory standard and pay quarterly dividends to shareholders. No assurance can be given that changes in capital management plans will not occur.



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The following summarizes the ratios of regulatory capital to risk-adjusted assets under the superseded capital framework on the dates indicated:
  At March 31,  At December 31,  
Minimum
Regulatory
  
Well-capitalized
by Regulatory
 
  2014  2014  Requirement  Definition 
             
Company:            
Tier I Capital  13.74%  13.30%  4.00%  6.00%
Total Capital  15.19%  14.54%  8.00%  10.00%
Leverage ratio  8.40%  7.95%  4.00%  5.00%
                 
Bank:                
Tier I Capital  12.40%  12.04%  4.00%  6.00%
Total Capital  14.07%  13.49%  8.00%  10.00%
Leverage ratio  7.54%  7.16%  4.00%  5.00%

Item3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Company does not currently engage in trading activities or use derivative instruments to control interest rate risk, even though such activities may be permitted with the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Credit risk and interest rate risk are the most significant market risks affecting the Company, and equity price risk can also affect the Company’s financial results. These risks are described in the preceding sections regarding “Loan Portfolio Credit Risk,” and “Asset/Liability and Market Risk Management.” Other types of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange risk and commodity price risk, are not significant in the normal course of the Company’s business activities.


Item4. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.

Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required and that such information is communicated to the Company’s management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosures. The evaluation did not identify any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 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

Item1. Legal Proceedings

Due toNeither the natureCompany nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to any material pending legal proceeding, nor is their property the subject of any material pending legal proceeding, other than ordinary routine legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of the Company’s business. None of these proceedings is expected to have a material adverse impact upon the Company’s business, the Company is subject to various threatenedfinancial position or filed legal cases resulting from loan collection efforts, transaction processing for deposit accounts and employment practices. The Company establishes a liability for contingent litigation losses for any legal matter when payments associated with the claims become probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated.results of operations.


Item1A. Risk Factors

The Company’s Form 10-K as of December 31, 20132014 includes detailed disclosure about the risks faced by the Company’s business; such risks have not materially changed since the Form 10-K was filed.

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Item2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a) Previously reported on Form 8-K.
(b) None
(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The table below sets forth the information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.

Period 
(a)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
  
(b)
Average Price
Paid per Share
  
(c)
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs*
  
(d)
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
January 1            
through  85  $42.87   85   1,648 
January 31                
February 1                
through  43   42.44   43   1,605 
February 28                
March 1                
through  55   43.60   55   1,550 
March 31                
Total  183  $42.99   183   1,550 
 
        (c)  (d) 
        Total Number  Maximum Number 
        of Shares  of Shares that May 
  (a)  (b)  Purchased as Part of  Yet Be Purchased 
  Total Number of  Average Price  Publicly Announced  Under the Plans 
Period Shares Purchased  Paid per Share  Plans or Programs*  or Programs 
(In thousands, except per share data) 
July 1            
through  121  $48.84   121   1,948 
July 31                
August 1                
through  13   47.36   13   1,935 
August 31                
September 1                
through  41   48.32   41   1,894 
September 30                
Total  175  $48.62   175   1,894 

* Includes 27 thousand, 4 thousand and 711 thousand shares purchased in July, AugustJanuary, February and September,March, respectively, by the Company in private transactions with the independent administrator of the Company's Tax Deferred Savings/Retirement Plan (ESOP). The Company includes the shares purchased in such transactions within the total number of shares authorized for purchase pursuant to the currently existing publicly announced program.

The Company repurchases shares of its common stock in the open market to optimize the Company’s use of equity capital and enhance shareholder value and with the intention of lessening the dilutive impact of issuing new shares related tounder stock option plans, and other ongoing requirements.

Shares were repurchased during the period from July 1 through July 23, 2014first quarter of 2015 pursuant to a program approved by the Board of Directors on July 25, 2013 authorizing the purchase of up to 2 million shares of the Company’s common stock. Shares were repurchased during the period from July 24, 2014 through September 30, 2014 pursuant to a replacement program approved by the Board of Directors on July 24, 2014 authorizing the purchase of up to 2 million shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time prior to September 1, 2015.


Item3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None

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Item4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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Item5. Other Information

None(a) Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Information required is incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2015.


Item6. Exhibits

The exhibit list required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Exhibit Index filed with this report.





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SIGNATURES

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

WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
(Registrant)


/s/ JOHN "ROBERT" THORSON

/s/ JOHN "ROBERT" THORSON                                         
John "Robert" Thorson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(PrincipalChief Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date: November 3, 2014
May 5, 2015

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 31.1:  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

Exhibit 31.2:  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

Exhibit 32.1: Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 32.2:  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Exhibit 101:  Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T, the following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, is formatted in XBRL interactive data files: (i) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 2013;2014; (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2013;2014; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014, and 2013, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 2013;2014; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014 and 2013 and (vi) Notes to the unaudited Unaudited
Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
 
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